JP2019198702A - Slot machine - Google Patents

Abstract

A slot machine for turning off a specific lamp is provided. SOLUTION: An advantageous zone control means capable of controlling from a normal zone to an advantageous zone, an advantageous zone ending means for ending the advantageous zone to control to a normal zone, a specific lamp control means for controlling a specific lamp, and an advantageous zone are provided. Initialization means for performing initialization when ending, the specific lamp control means lights the specific lamp in the advantageous zone to indicate that the advantageous zone is being controlled, and the advantageous zone ends. At this time, after the initialization by the initialization means, the specific lamp is turned off. [Selection diagram] Fig. 5

Description

  The present invention includes a variable display unit capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each identifiable. After the variable display unit is variably displayed, the display result is derived by stopping the variable display of the variable display unit. The present invention relates to a slot machine capable of generating a winning according to the display result.

  A slot machine generally includes a variable display unit having a reel on which a plurality of kinds of symbols as identification information are drawn on the outer periphery, and a start switch is operated with a specified number of bets set. When the reel starts to rotate and the stop switch is operated to stop the rotation of the reel, a predetermined symbol combination on the winning line (for example, 7-7-7, hereinafter, symbol combination is a combination of display results, or Winning is generated by deriving the “right” (also called a role).

  As types of roles, there are types such as a small role, a special role, and a replay role. Here, when the display result corresponding to the small combination is derived on the winning line, the number of medals determined for each type of small combination is paid out. When the display result corresponding to the special combination is derived on the winning line, the gaming state can be shifted to a special state advantageous to the player such as RB (regular bonus) or BB (big bonus). When the display result corresponding to the re-gamer is derived on the winning line, the next game can be played without consuming new medals for setting the bet amount.

  As such a slot machine, there is a slot machine that can be controlled to an AT (assist time) that can notify the operation mode of a stop switch (for example, Patent Document 1).

Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2006-59482

  The slot machine described above has room for improvement.

  The present invention has been devised in view of such circumstances, and an object thereof is to provide a slot machine that is an improvement on the above-described slot machine.

The slot machine of the present invention is
A variable display unit capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each capable of being identified,
After displaying the variable display unit in a variable manner, the display result is derived by stopping the variable display of the variable display unit, and in a slot machine capable of generating a prize according to the display result,
Game control means for controlling the game;
A specific lamp controlled by the game control means,
The game control means includes
Advantageous section control means capable of controlling from a normal section to an advantageous section;
A state control means capable of controlling an advantageous state in the advantageous section;
Counting means for counting the number of games controlled in the advantageous section;
Based on the number of games counted by the counting means, the advantageous section ending means for ending the advantageous section and controlling to the normal section;
Specific lamp control means for controlling the specific lamp;
An initialization means for initializing information relating to the advantageous state and the number of games counted by the counting means when ending the advantageous section;
The specific lamp control means includes
In the advantageous section, the specific lamp is turned on to indicate that the advantageous section is being controlled,
When the advantageous section ends, the information regarding the advantageous state and the number of games counted by the counting means are initialized by the initialization means, and then the specific lamp is turned off.
Other forms of slot machines
(1) Provided with a variable display unit capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each capable of being identified,
In the slot machine (for example, slot machine 1) in which a winning result can be generated according to the display result after the variable display portion is variably displayed, the display result is derived by stopping the variable display of the variable display portion.
Specific display results (for example, symbol combinations of transition lottery roles such as weak cherries 1-3, strong cherries 1-3, middle cherries, weak watermelons 1-3, and strong watermelons) and special display results (for example, BB symbol combinations) ) And a pre-determining means that allows derivation of any of a plurality of types of display results (for example, processing for executing internal lottery by the main control unit 41)
Derivation operation means (for example, stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R) operated to derive a display result;
A notification state means (for example, a process of controlling the AT by the main control unit 41) for controlling to a notification state (for example, AT) capable of notifying the operation mode of the derivation operation means;
Whether the control to the notification state is controlled to an advantageous state (for example, CZ) higher than the normal state (for example, a normal section) based on the fact that the derivation of the specific display result is permitted by the predetermining means. Advantage determining means for determining (for example, processing for executing CZ lottery by the main control unit 41);
Special state means for controlling to a special state (for example, BB) when the special display result is derived (for example, processing to control to BB by the main control unit 41);
Advantageous state suggesting means (for example, a process of performing advantageous notification by the main control unit 41) for indicating that the control to the advantageous state has been determined,
The determination result of the pre-determining means includes a simultaneous determination result that allows the derivation of the special display result and the derivation of the specific display result (for example, simultaneous winning of the transition lottery target combination and BB). , Non-simultaneous decision results that allow the derivation of the specific display results without allowing the derivation of the special display results (for example, single winning of the transition lottery subject),
As the simultaneous determination results, there are a first simultaneous determination result (for example, simultaneous winning of weak cherry 1, 2 and BB) and a second simultaneous determination result (for example, simultaneous winning of strong cherry 1, 2 and BB),
The advantageous state suggestion means includes:
When the determination result of the prior determination means is the non-simultaneous determination result and the control to the advantageous state is determined (for example, as shown in FIGS. 23 (c) and 23 (d)), When CZ is won at the time of the independent winning, the first timing (for example, the time until winning of the next game after the winning in the advantageous section shift lottery becomes possible after the winning of the advantageous section shift lottery becomes possible) Notification timing) suggests that control to the advantageous state has been determined,
When the determination result of the prior determination means is the simultaneous determination result and the control to the advantageous state is determined (for example, as shown in FIGS. 22 (a) and 25 (g)), (When CZ is won at the time of simultaneous winning of BB and BB), the first timing (at different rates depending on whether the simultaneous determination result is the first simultaneous determination result or the second simultaneous determination result) For example, any one of a plurality of types of timings including a prior notification timing) and a second timing after the first timing (for example, any subsequent notification timing after the symbol combination of BB is derived). Thus, it is suggested that the control to the advantageous state has been determined (for example, as shown in FIG. 21, when the weak cherry is won, the prior notification is performed with a higher probability than when the strong cherry is won).

  According to such a configuration, it is suggested that the control to the advantageous state is determined at the first timing when it is a non-simultaneous determination result and the control to the advantageous state is determined. For this reason, at the first timing, the player can recognize that the control to the advantageous state has been determined. On the other hand, when it is the simultaneous determination result and the control to the advantageous state is determined, there is a case where it is suggested at the first timing that the control to the advantageous state is determined, and a case where it is suggested at the second timing. is there. For this reason, even if it is suggested at the first timing that the control to the advantageous state is determined, it is not denied that the derivation of the special display result is permitted, and the player is expected to control to the special state. Can be made. Further, since the notification timing that the control to the advantageous state is determined at different ratios according to the type of the simultaneous determination result is different, the notification timing that the control to the advantageous state is determined does not become monotonous. , You can improve the fun of the game. Thereby, the interest of a game can be improved about the suggestion of the state control which a player pays attention to.

(A) is a front view of the slot machine according to the present embodiment, and (b) is a diagram showing an example of a main internal configuration of the slot machine. It is a figure which shows the symbol arrangement | sequence of a reel. (A) is a figure for demonstrating the example of a navigation object combination, the pushing order used as a correct procedure, the display example of the navigation effect in a game auxiliary display, and the display example of the navigation effect in a liquid crystal display. ) Is a diagram for explaining a display example at the time of medal payout on the game auxiliary display. It is a flowchart which shows the normal area process which a main control part performs. It is a flowchart which shows the advantageous area process which a main control part performs. It is a flowchart which shows the waiting area process which a main control part performs. It is a figure for demonstrating the alerting | reporting of the ratio of an advantageous area. It is a figure for demonstrating the transition of a gaming state. It is a figure which shows the outline | summary of a game state. It is a figure for demonstrating the technical matter relevant to the kind of small combination, the symbol combination of a small combination, and a small combination. It is a figure for demonstrating the technical matter relevant to the kind of re-game player, the symbol combination of a re-game player, and a re-game player. It is a figure for demonstrating the lottery object combination for every game state. It is a figure for demonstrating the lottery object combination for every game state. It is a figure for demonstrating the combination of the combination which a prize is permitted by a lottery object combination. It is a figure for demonstrating the reel control at the time of pushing order bell winning. It is a figure for demonstrating the reel control at the time of pushing order replay winning. It is a figure for demonstrating an advantageous area transfer lottery. It is a figure for demonstrating the aspect of a chance navigation with BAR match in RT0. (A) is a figure for demonstrating a background effect table, (b) is a figure for demonstrating the effect table in RT2. It is a figure for demonstrating an example of the flow of a game. It is a figure which shows the list | wrist of the alerting | reporting timing of advantageous alerting | reporting, and the presence or absence of BB suggestion production. It is a figure for demonstrating an example of the alerting | reporting timing of an advantageous alerting | reporting, and the presence or absence of BB suggestion production. It is a figure for demonstrating an example of the alerting | reporting timing of an advantageous alerting | reporting, and the presence or absence of BB suggestion production. It is a figure for demonstrating an example of the alerting | reporting timing of an advantageous alerting | reporting, and the presence or absence of BB suggestion production. It is a figure for demonstrating an example of the alerting | reporting timing of an advantageous alerting | reporting, and the presence or absence of BB suggestion production.

  A mode for carrying out a slot machine according to the present invention will be described below based on examples. In the following embodiments, an example in which the present invention is applied to a slot machine will be described.

[Configuration of slot machine]
FIG. 1A is a front view of the slot machine according to the present embodiment, and FIG. 1B is a diagram illustrating an example of a main internal configuration of the slot machine 1. FIG. 2 is a diagram showing the symbol arrangement of the reels. As shown in FIG. 1A, the slot machine 1 includes a liquid crystal display 51 provided on the front door 1b, and reels 2L, 2C, and 2R arranged in parallel inside the housing 1a through the see-through window 3. Visible. As shown in FIG. 2, on each reel, a plurality of types of symbols that can be identified are arranged in a predetermined order.

  As shown in FIG. 1 (a), the front door 1b is determined according to the gaming state within the credit range stored as the gaming value (number of medals) owned by the player as an example of the operating means. The MAXBET switch 6 that is operated when setting a predetermined number of bets, the medal stored as credits, and the medals used for setting the bets are settled (medals for the setting of credits and bets) Used for the production, the settlement switch 10 operated when starting the game, the start switch 7 operated when starting the game, the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R operated when stopping the rotation of the reels, respectively. For example, an effect switch 56 is provided.

  The front door 1b is provided with a game display unit 13 for notifying information related to a game as an example of a notification unit. The game display unit 13 includes a credit display 11 that displays the number of medals stored as credits, a game auxiliary display 12 that displays a medal payout number and an error code when an error occurs, and a set bet. 1BETLED14 for informing the number, 2BETLED15, 3BETLED16, insertion request LED 17 for informing that the medal can be inserted, start valid LED 18 for informing that the game can be started by operating the start switch 7, and replay A replaying LED 20 is provided to notify that the replay game after winning is in progress.

  The game display unit 13 is provided with an advantageous section notification lamp 19 for notifying that it is in an advantageous section described later by turning on the LED lamp. In addition, the display which shows the advantageous area alerting | reporting lamp | ramp 19 on the game display part 13 does not need to be. Alternatively, the characters “advantageous section notification lamp” may be directly displayed, or, for example, characters indicating that it is advantageous to the player by being lit like the characters “chance” are displayed. Also good. In the present embodiment, after the start switch 7 is operated, it is in a wait state (a state in which the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are waiting to start rotation since a certain period has not elapsed since the start of the previous game). The waiting LED for notifying this is not provided, but such a waiting LED may be provided.

  When playing a game in the slot machine 1, first, a predetermined number of bets (for example, 3) are set by inserting medals into the medal insertion unit 4 or operating the MAXBET switch 6. As a result, the winning line LN becomes valid and the operation to the start switch 7 becomes valid, and the game can be started. If medals are inserted with the bet number set, the amount is added to the credit.

  The winning line is a line for determining whether the combination of symbols displayed on the see-through window 3 of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R is a winning symbol combination. In the present embodiment, an example in which only one winning line LN is provided will be described. However, a plurality of winning lines may be provided. In addition, invalid lines LM1 to LM4 are provided to make it easy to recognize that the combination of symbols constituting the winning line is aligned with the winning line LN.

  When the start switch 7 is operated in a state where the game can be started, the reels 2L, 2C, 2R are rotated to display the symbols in a variable manner. When the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are operated, the corresponding reels are rotated. By stopping, three symbols are derived and displayed as display results on the upper, middle, and lower stages of the fluoroscopic window 3. When a combination of winning symbols stops on the winning line LN and a winning occurs, a predetermined number of medals are given to the player according to the winning and the credit is added or the credit reaches the upper limit (50). In this case, medals are paid out from the medal payout exit 9.

  As shown in FIG. 1B, inside the slot machine 1, a game control board 40 that controls the progress of the game and outputs various commands according to the progress of the game, and a predetermined effect according to the command. An effect control board 90 to be controlled is provided. The game control board 40 includes a main control unit 41 that performs processing related to the progress of the game and controls the configuration mounted on or connected to the game control board 40. The effect control board 90 includes a sub-control unit 91 that receives a command transmitted from the game control board 40 and performs an effect, and controls a configuration mounted on or connected to the effect control board 90.

  The main control unit 41 is composed of a one-chip microcomputer, and includes a RAM 41c used as a work memory, and a main CPU 41a that performs control operations according to a program, and performs processing related to the progress of the game and a game control board. Each part of the control circuit mounted on 40 is controlled directly or indirectly. When the MAXBET switch 6, the start switch 7, the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R, and the settlement switch 10 are operated, a detection signal for detecting the operation is input to the main control unit 41. The main control unit 41 detects operations on these various switches based on detection signals from these various switches. From the main control unit 41, a control signal for lighting control or display control of various displays included in the game display unit 13 is output to the game display unit 13. Various displays included in the game display unit 13 are turned on or display predetermined information based on a control signal from the main control unit 41.

  Similar to the main control unit 41, the sub control unit 91 is configured by a one-chip microcomputer, and includes a RAM 91c used as a work memory and a sub CPU 91a that performs a control operation according to a program. And controlling each part of the control circuit mounted on the effect control board 90 directly or indirectly. When the effect switch 56 is operated, a detection signal for detecting the operation is input to the sub-control unit 91. The sub-control unit 91 detects an operation on the effect switch 56 based on the detection signal from the effect switch 56. From the sub-control unit 91, control signals for controlling the liquid crystal display 51 and the speakers 53 and 54 are output to the liquid crystal display 51 and the speakers 53 and 54, respectively. The liquid crystal display 51 displays predetermined information based on a control signal from the sub control unit 91. The speakers 53 and 54 output sound based on a control signal from the sub-control unit 91. Note that FIG. 1B is merely an example, and the slot machine 1 is provided with other configurations.

[Setting value]
In the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the medal payout rate (the ratio between the total number of medals used for setting the number of bets and the total number of medals paid out by winning) changes according to the set value. Specifically, the medal payout rate changes by using the winning probability according to the set value in the internal lottery or the like. The set value is composed of 6 levels of 1 to 6, for example, 6 is the highest payout rate, and the payout rate decreases as the value decreases in the order of 5, 4, 3, 2, 1. That is, from the point of view of the payout rate, when the set value is set to 6, the player has the highest advantage, and the advantage decreases step by step as the value decreases in the order of 5, 4, 3, 2, 1. Become.

[Internal lottery]
When the start switch 7 is operated after setting the bet amount, an internal lottery is performed by the main control unit 41 for determining whether or not winning is allowed (internal lottery). For example, a random number circuit (not shown) included in the main control unit 41 updates the determination values belonging to a predetermined range (1 to 65536) according to a predetermined update rule. The main control unit 41 extracts a determination value updated by the random number circuit when the start switch 7 is operated. If the extracted determination value corresponds to a determination value belonging to a predetermined range predetermined for each lottery target, the main control unit 41 determines that the corresponding lottery target is won. When a lottery target combination is won in the internal lottery, a winning combination winning flag included in the lottery target combination is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 41c. For example, as shown in FIG. 12, when winning a BB, a BB winning flag is set, and when winning a strong cherry, a winning flag for the lower cherries and a winning flag for a single piece 1 are set. The winning flag of the BB is carried over until the winning BB wins, while the winning flag corresponding to a winning combination other than the BB is erased when the winning game ends regardless of whether or not a winning has occurred. .

[Normal section, advantageous section, standby section]
The game sections performed in the slot machine 1 include a normal section and an advantageous section. The advantageous section is a section having a performance related to an instruction function for instructing the player to operate the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R (operation procedure (push order), operation timing). Specifically, the advantageous section is a section controlled to an advantageous state such as AT (assist time) or CZ (chance zone).

  The AT is a notification state in which a navigation effect is performed that is controlled by the main control unit 41 and notifies the player of the operation mode of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R. Specifically, the main control unit 41 executes an AT lottery regarding the grant of an AT game that is a right to be controlled by the AT. For example, the main control unit 41 determines whether to give an AT game and the number of AT games to be given (AT game number) by AT lottery. In addition, it is called AT winning that it is determined to give an AT game in the AT lottery, and it is called non-AT winning that it is not decided to give an AT game in the AT lottery.

  The main control unit 41 stores the number of assigned AT games in a predetermined area of the RAM 41c when the AT lottery is won. Then, the main control unit 41 controls the AT over the number of stored AT games. When the main control unit 41 wins a push order such as a push order bell or push order replay, which will be described later, during AT, a symbol combination corresponding to the selected push order and advantageous to the player is placed on the winning line LN. An operation mode for stopping is notified by a navigation effect. Therefore, by controlling the AT, the player can easily increase the net number of medals. In addition, the operation procedure corresponding to the type of push order combination and the procedure notified by the navigation effect is referred to as a correct answer procedure. On the other hand, a procedure that does not correspond to the type of push order combination and is not notified by the navigation effect is referred to as an incorrect answer procedure. In addition, the main control unit 41 may execute an extra lottery during the AT. The extra lottery is a lottery for adding the number of AT games by adding the number of AT games already granted. The fact that it is determined to add an AT game in the extra lottery is also referred to as an extra prize. When the winning combination is won, the number of assigned AT games is added to the number of AT games stored in the RAM 41c.

  CZ is in a state controlled to an advantageous section for the player. For example, during CZ, a navigation effect is generated at least once, in which a winning is obtained to obtain the maximum payout number. Specifically, a navigation effect for notifying the correct answer procedure is executed when winning the push order bell. Such a navigation effect executed at the time of pushing order bell winning is also referred to as bell navigation. Further, during the CZ, an advantageous state in which the degree of advantage related to the control to the AT is higher than normal (a normal section described later). Specifically, the probability of winning an AT is higher in CZ than in non-CZ, and the number of AT games awarded when winning an AT is increased. The main control unit 41 executes a CZ lottery regarding the provision of a CZ game that is a right to be controlled by the CZ. For example, the main control unit 41 determines whether to give a CZ game and the number of CZ games to be given (the number of CZ games) by CZ lottery. Note that the decision to give the CZ game in the CZ lottery is referred to as CZ winning, and the case where it is not decided to give the CZ game in the CZ lottery is called non-CZ winning. The CZ may be advantageous to the player in that the navigation effect in which a winning in which the maximum payout number is obtained is generated is executed at least once, and the degree of advantage related to the control to the AT is the same as usual. Good. Of course, the CZ may be advantageous to the player in that the navigation effect in which a winning in which the maximum payout number is obtained is generated is executed at least once, and the degree of advantage regarding the control to the AT becomes higher than usual.

  Note that the number of CZs is not limited to one, and a plurality of types may be provided. In this case, in any CZ, the degree of advantage related to the control to the AT is higher than usual, but the degree of advantage may be varied depending on the type of CZ.

  As described above, the “advantageous section” includes a section that is controlled in the notification state such as AT and a section that is controlled in the advantageous state such as CZ. On the other hand, a section in a normal state in which neither AT nor CZ is controlled is referred to as a “normal section”. Further, since the CZ lottery described above is a lottery for shifting to an advantageous section, it is referred to as “advantageous section shifting lottery”. In other words, an advantageous section shift lottery is performed in the normal section, and after winning in the advantageous section shift lottery, a transition is made to an advantageous section having performance related to the instruction function. During the advantageous section, “lottery related to the instruction function” such as AT lottery or extra lottery is performed as “processing related to the instruction function”.

  The advantageous section shift lottery is a complete probability. Specifically, in the advantageous section transition lottery, even if the set value is any one of 1 to 6, the winning probability does not change. Further, the advantageous section shift lottery is not executed in response to a winning combination (for example, the weak cherry 4 shown in FIG. 12) in which the winning probability of the internal lottery changes according to the set value. In addition, the advantageous section transition lottery is performed by winning a role (for example, an uplift replay or a maintenance replay shown in FIG. 13) in which the winning probability of the internal lottery changes according to the game state (RT state or bonus described later). Not executed when triggered. In addition, in the advantageous section transition lottery, the winning probability does not change according to the number of bets required for the game of one game (specified number). Further, in the advantageous section transition lottery, the winning probability does not change according to the gaming state. Furthermore, in the advantageous section transition lottery, the lottery opportunity does not change according to the prescribed number or the game state. In the present embodiment, weak cherries 1 to 3, weak watermelons 1 to 3, strong cherries 1 to 3, and strong shown in FIG. Watermelon and middle cherries are set. It should be noted that these transition lottery target combinations can be won simultaneously with BB. In addition to these BBs, these transition lottery target winning combinations may be won simultaneously with other winning combinations (for example, one winning combination).

  In the advantageous section shift lottery, the advantageous section is won with a probability higher than a predetermined probability (for example, 1/17500). Note that the advantageous section shift lottery is not executed during the normal section, inside the bonus section such as BB, which will be described later, and during the bonus. If an advantageous section shift lottery is performed inside, there is a risk that a player may be prevented from generating a bonus prize. Therefore, the advantageous section shift lottery is not performed inside. In addition, since the winning probability of the small role fluctuates during the bonus, the advantageous section shift lottery is not performed during the bonus.

  When the advantageous section is a section controlled by CZ, in the advantageous section, the probability of winning an AT increases, or the number of AT games awarded when winning an AT increases. Further, during CZ, AT lottery is performed as “lottery related to instruction function”. When the advantageous section is a section controlled by the AT, the navigation effect is executed when the pushing order is won. Further, during the AT, an extra lottery may be performed as “lottery related to the instruction function”.

  In the lottery related to the instruction function, even if the set value is any one of 1 to 6, the winning probability does not change. Further, the lottery related to the instruction function is not executed in response to a winning combination (for example, the weak cherry 4 shown in FIG. 12) whose winning probability of the internal lottery changes according to the set value. It should be noted that the lottery related to the instruction function may be executed in response to a winning combination (for example, an uplift replay or a maintenance replay shown in FIG. 13) in which the winning probability of the internal lottery changes according to the gaming state. The winning probability may change according to the number of bets required for the game of one game (a prescribed number). Further, in the lottery related to the instruction function, the winning probability may be changed according to the gaming state, or the lottery opportunity may be changed according to the specified number or the gaming state.

  Note that the advantageous section transition lottery is not executed during the bonus (during the bonus during the normal section). On the other hand, the lottery related to the instruction function can be executed during the bonus (during the bonus during the advantageous section).

  During the advantageous section, at any one of AT and CZ, the navigation effect in which a winning that obtains the maximum payout number is generated is executed at least once. For example, as will be described later, when eight medals that are the maximum payout number are paid out by winning a middle bell or a downward-sloping bell, during CZ or AT, when a push order bell described later is won The correct answer procedure for winning the middle bell or the lower right bell is notified by the navigation effect.

  The main control unit 41 counts the number of digested games in the advantageous section. When the counted number of games (also referred to as the number of counted games) reaches a predetermined number of games (1500 games in the present embodiment), the main control unit 41 resets the number of counted games and executes limit processing. . When the limit process is executed, all the data related to the advantageous section is initialized, so that the advantageous section being executed ends and returns to the normal section. For example, when the advantageous section being executed is CZ, CZ ends even if the number of CZ games still remains. For example, when the advantageous section being executed is AT, AT ends even if the number of AT games still remains. Furthermore, when the advantageous section ends, advantageous RT described later (for example, RT0, RT3 in the present embodiment) also ends.

  Here, for example, the number of net increase per game in the slot machine 1 is less than two. Therefore, the total net increase when the number of count games reaches 1500 games, which is the limit number, does not exceed 3000 at the maximum. That is, in this embodiment, even if the advantageous section continues and the net increase number continues to increase, the net increase does not exceed 3000 sheets by the end of the advantageous section and the advantageous RT by the limit processing. Thereby, it can suppress that the gambling nature of a game increases. The condition for executing the limit process may be set as appropriate in consideration of the product of the number of digested games in the advantageous section and the net increase in number per game. For example, if the number of net increase per game is less than 3, the number of count games may be limited to 1000 games. Further, the total net increase number when the limit process is executed is not limited to 3000 at the maximum, and other numbers such as 2000 may be applied. For example, when the total net increase number is set to a maximum of 2000, if the net increase number is less than 2, the limit number of count games may be set to 1000 games.

  Furthermore, since the ratio of the number of digested games in the advantageous section to the total number of games is suppressed to less than 70%, it is possible to suppress an increase in gambling of the game.

  As described above, the advantageous section transition lottery is executed in response to the winning of the transition lottery target combination. Furthermore, this transition lottery target combination can be won simultaneously with BB. When winning by the advantageous section shift lottery is performed together with the BB winning, it becomes a waiting section in the inside. During the waiting section, the advantageous section shift lottery is not executed.

[Advantageous notice]
When winning in the advantageous section shift lottery, the advantageous section notification lamp 19 is turned on. For example, the advantageous section notification lamp 19 lights in blue when CZ is won, and lights in red when AT is won. The advantageous section notification lamp 19 may be lit in the same color regardless of whether CZ or AT is won. In this way, the player can be expected to win CZ or AT.

  After the advantageous section notification lamp 19 is turned on, the control is performed to the advantageous section. The advantageous section notification lamp 19 is turned on to indicate to the player that control for the advantageous section has been determined. The fact that the advantageous section notification lamp 19 is turned on to indicate that control to the advantageous section has been determined is also referred to as advantageous notification.

  Advantageous notification includes prior notification and subsequent notification. The prior notification is advantageous notification performed in the game won in the advantageous segment shift lottery. The timing at which the prior notification is performed is also referred to as the prior notification timing. Specifically, the prior notification timing can be set in the advantageous game transition lottery and then the betting number setting of the next game of the game won in the advantageous sector shift lottery (same as the automatic bet number setting by replay winning) is possible. Any timing may be used. For example, the prior notification timing may be a timing when a third winning stop of the game won in the advantageous section shift lottery is performed and a winning result is obtained.

  The post notification is a notification that can be performed when the winning section shift lottery is performed together with the BB winning and is controlled to the standby section. The timing at which post notification is performed is also referred to as post notification timing. Specifically, the post notification timing may be any timing after the symbol combination of BB is derived. For example, the post notification timing may be a timing when a BB symbol combination is derived and a BB winning is made.

  In the present embodiment, when winning in the advantageous section transition lottery, but not BB winning in the internal lottery, the prior notification is performed at the timing (pre-notification timing) in the game won in the advantageous section transition lottery.

  Further, in the present embodiment, when winning in the advantageous section transition lottery and also in the internal lottery, if the BB is won, the advantageous section transition lottery will be selected according to the type of the transition lottery subject that has been the trigger for the advantageous section transition lottery. There are a case where the prior notification is performed at the timing (preliminary notification timing) in the game won and the case where the post notification is performed at a timing after the symbol combination of BB is derived (post notification timing).

  When the prior notification is performed, the advantageous section notification lamp 19 continues to be lit while being controlled in the advantageous section in the interior thereafter. In an advantageous section in the interior, a lottery (for example, an AT lottery or an extra lottery) related to a navigation effect or an instruction function can be executed as a process related to the instruction function. On the other hand, when the post notification is performed without the prior notification, the inside is controlled to the standby section. In the internal standby section, the processing related to the instruction function is not executed. Thereafter, the post-notification is performed together with the BB winning, and the advantageous section notification lamp 19 continues to be lit while being controlled to the advantageous section during the BB thereafter. In an advantageous section in the BB, a lottery (for example, an AT lottery or an extra lottery) related to a navigation effect or an instruction function can be executed as a process related to the instruction function.

[Game processing]
The main control unit 41 performs a game process and controls one game. In the game process, first, a BET process for setting a bet amount and for adjusting a credit amount / betting amount is performed.

  When the start switch 7 is operated after setting the bet amount, an internal lottery process for determining whether or not winning is allowed (internal lottery) is performed.

  In the internal lottery process, after the internal lottery is performed, an internal lottery command setting process for setting a command corresponding to the result of the internal lottery is executed. The main control unit 41 reads the internal winning flag set by the internal lottery, and when one of the lottery target roles is won, sets the internal winning command for specifying the group to which the lottery target role belongs in the command queue. For example, when the main control unit 41 wins any of a left bell, a middle bell, and a right bell, which will be described later, the main control unit 41 transmits an internal winning command that can specify a group of push order bells to which these roles belong. Note that when no winning lottery is won, an internal winning command is set to identify a loss.

  When the main control unit 41 determines that the navigation target combination is won during the AT, the main control unit 41 sets a push order command for specifying the correct procedure corresponding to the navigation target combination in the command queue. Thereby, in the sub control part 91 side, a navigation effect can be performed based on a pressing order command.

  On the other hand, the main control unit 41 sets, in the command queue, a push order command that can specify a predetermined standard procedure when not in AT or when the winning combination for navigation lottery is not won. Thereby, even if it is a case where fraud is performed in the sub-control part 91 side, the effect according to the group specified from an internal winning command can be performed, preventing a correct procedure from being specified.

  In addition, when performing the navigation effect, the main control unit 41, among the segments of the game auxiliary display 12, the corresponding segment (first to seventh constituting “8” so that the correct answer procedure can be specified). Segment) is turned on, and navigation notification display data for turning on the segment (the eighth segment constituting “.” In the lower right) for specifying whether or not the navigation notification is in the game state The output buffer of the display device 12 is set. Thereby, the navigation effect for specifying the correct procedure on the main control unit 41 side can be executed. On the other hand, the main control unit 41 notifies the standard procedure, that is, when the navigation effect is not executed, the navigation notification display for turning off all the segments (first to eighth segments) of the game auxiliary display 12. Data is set in the output buffer of the game auxiliary display 12.

  When the internal lottery process ends, a reel rotation process is performed. In the reel rotation process, after a predetermined time (for example, 4.1 seconds) has elapsed since the start of reel rotation in the previous game, the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are started to rotate, and then the stop switches 8L and 8C. , 8R are activated, and the rotation of the reel is stopped according to the stop operation.

  When the reels 2L, 2C, 2R are stopped and the reel rotation process is completed, a winning determination process is performed for determining whether or not a winning has occurred based on the symbol combination on the winning line.

  When the winning determination process ends, a payout process is performed. In the payout process, medals are paid out or credits are added according to the occurrence of a prize, and various processes not related to the prize (for example, a process related to bonus end control by counting the number of medals to be paid out in a bonus, a winning without a carryover) Flags (deletion of a winning combination such as a small combination / re-playing combination) are performed). In the game end process, a process for setting a game state in preparation for the next game is executed. Thereby, the game process for one game is completed, and the game process for the next one game is started.

[Limit processing]
The limit process described above will be specifically described. In the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 counts the number of games in the advantageous section. For example, the main control unit 41 counts and adds each game after that, with the next game first played at the AT being the first game. The number of counted games is counted by a clear counter stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 41c. A series of ATs is completed when all of the number of AT games given by the first AT and the number of AT games added by the lottery while the number of AT games is being digested are digested. In other words, a series of ATs in the present embodiment refers to a period from when the AT is first hit to when the AT is controlled after the first AT hit, until all the AT game numbers are consumed and the AT ends. . In the present embodiment, when the number of counted games in a series of ATs reaches 1500 games, the main control unit 41 executes limit processing. When the limit process is executed, the advantageous section (for example, CZ, AT) is terminated and the advantageous RT (for example, RT0, RT3) is also terminated. Therefore, when the limit process is executed, the ART (a series of ATs) ends.

  Further, the counting of the number of count games is started not only when the AT is won but also when the CZ is won. For example, the number of counted games is counted from the game next to the game won by CZ, and when the AT is won during CZ after that, the counting of the number of counted games is continued as it is. As described above, the number of counted games is counted until a series of ATs are completed. Even if the number of counted games is counted from the next game after the CZ winning game, if the AT winning is not performed during the CZ or if the CZ is not newly won, the CZ ends. Counting the number of count games is also ended. As described above, in the slot machine 1, the number of games in the advantageous section is counted by the clear counter.

  In addition to the number of games, the main control unit 41 may count the number of net increases in a series of ATs since the first AT hit. Specifically, the main control unit 41 may first count the net increase in the game first played at the AT, and may count and add the net increase in each game thereafter. The counted net increase number (also referred to as counted net increase number) is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 41c. In most cases, the number of counted games reaches 1500 before reaching the upper limit of 2999 counted net increase, but the counted number of net increased to 2999 before reaching 1500 games. In this case, limit processing may be executed by the main control unit 41. That is, the main control unit 41 may execute the limit process when the number of counted games in a series of ATs reaches 1500 games or the counted net increase number reaches 2999. Note that even if the number of counted games reaches 1500 games, or even before the counted net increase number reaches 2999, the AT ends when all of the assigned AT games have been consumed.

  The count of the number of games and the net increase is reset when the limit process is executed (the storage area of the RAM 41c is initialized). Also, the game count and the net increase count are reset when the setting is changed. Further, the count of the number of games and the net increase is also reset when the power is supplied again after 3 am after the power to the slot machine 1 is cut off. Here, the reason for judging whether or not the return from the power failure has crossed over 3 am is that the number of games and the net increase are counted due to a momentary interruption while the player is playing during the game shop business. If the game is reset, the number of games and the net increase are counted again from the beginning, so that a situation may occur in which the player substantially acquires 3000 or more medals. Therefore, it is determined whether or not the vehicle has returned from the power interruption across a specific time (in the present embodiment, 3 am in the present embodiment) outside the business hours of the amusement store.

  In the present embodiment, a test signal used for testing the slot machine 1 is output from the external output board 1000 to an external test apparatus during the period in which the number of counted games and the counted net increase is counted. Is done. Thus, the external test apparatus can recognize the period during which the number of counted games and the counted number of net increase are counted in the slot machine 1 based on the test signal.

[Displays the number of count games and the net increase in count]
In the present embodiment, information regarding the number of count games and the number of net increments is notified. Specifically, the player can cause the liquid crystal display 51 to display a menu screen by operating the effect switch 56. The menu screen is provided with a display area for displaying an image indicating information related to the number of counted games and the number of net increments. When the AT first hits, since the AT first hit notification has not been made yet, no image is displayed on the menu screen. After that, when the AT first hit is notified by the suggestion effect suggesting the AT first hit after the AT first hit, the count game number and the counted net increase number are displayed on the menu screen.

  Note that the number of counted games and the net increase in number displayed at this time are values that take into account the count from when the AT first hits until it is displayed on the menu screen. For example, if 30 games have been consumed from the first AT hit until it is displayed on the menu screen, an image of “30G” is displayed on the menu screen as the number of counted games. When the number of counted games reaches 1250 games, the remaining games until the limit process is executed is reduced to 250 games, so only the remaining number of games is displayed on the menu screen. When the limit process is executed, the image display on the menu screen disappears.

[About navigation production]
During the AT, a navigation effect that can specify an operation procedure (correct procedure) for stopping a symbol combination advantageous to the player on the winning line LN is executed according to the winning situation. During AT, the main control unit 41 uses the game auxiliary indicator 12 to notify the information (for example, the pressing order) that can specify the correct procedure according to the navigation target combination won in the internal lottery process. Execute. The game auxiliary display 12 displays the medal payout number and an error code when an error occurs.

  When the main control unit 41 wins a navigation target combination during AT, the main control unit 41 outputs a push order command that can specify the correct procedure according to the navigation target combination. As a result, the sub control unit 91 can execute a navigation effect based on the push order command. During the AT, the sub-control unit 91 uses the liquid crystal display 51 to execute processing for notifying information (for example, push order) that can identify the correct answer procedure according to the push order command. In this way, both the main control unit 41 and the sub control unit 91 execute the navigation effect by notifying information that can specify the correct procedure.

  FIG. 3A is a diagram for explaining an example of a role to be navigated, a push order as a correct procedure, a display example of a navigation effect on the game auxiliary display 12, and a display example of a navigation effect on the liquid crystal display 51. is there. For example, when winning a navigation target combination that is determined to be the first left stop as the correct procedure, such as the left bell 1 described later, information such as “1-” is displayed on the game auxiliary display 12 and the liquid crystal display In 51, information such as “123” or “132” is displayed. Thereby, it can be notified that the first reel 2L from the left is stopped first. Note that the sub-control unit 91 may determine by lottery whether “123” or “132” is used to execute the navigation effect, or any one of “123” and “132”. The navigation effect may be executed only by one side.

  When the navigation effect is executed, the first to seventh segments for displaying a numerical value (“8” in FIG. 3B) on the game auxiliary display 12 are controlled to be lighted in correspondence with the correct answer procedure. In addition, the eighth segment (“.” In FIG. 3B) is controlled to turn on in the lower right. On the other hand, when the navigation effect is not executed, the eighth segment is controlled to be turned off. Thereby, it can be prevented that a navigation effect is performed on the game auxiliary display 12, for example, whether a notification of the number of medals to be paid out is performed.

  As described above, the main control unit 41 sets navigation notification display data for performing a navigation effect (navigation notification) on the game auxiliary display 12. Specifically, by setting navigation notification display data for turning on each segment of the game auxiliary display 12 in the output buffer so as to be a display example (hereinafter also referred to as a navigation number) shown in FIG. The game auxiliary display 12 is controlled to execute a navigation effect. On the other hand, when the navigation effect is not executed (at the time of standard procedure notification), the initial value of the output buffer is set as the navigation notification display data, that is, the output buffer of the game auxiliary display 12 is initialized, and the game auxiliary display 12 By setting all the segments to the unlit state, the game auxiliary display 12 is controlled to be non-displayed. Thereby, when it is a standard procedure, the navigation effect by the game auxiliary display 12 is not performed.

  In this way, even if the winning navigation target combination is either the push order replay or the push order bell, the correct answer procedure is notified by the navigation effect of the common mode. For this reason, whether the winning navigation target role is a push order replay, a push order bell, a push order replay or a push order bell, etc. Can be prevented from being specified by a person. In addition, since the number of effect data used for executing the navigation effect can be suppressed, the storage capacity of the ROMs of the main control unit 41 and the sub control unit 91 can be reduced.

  In addition, since the type of winning combination that can be generated when the navigation effect is executed can be a re-playing role and a small role, a re-playing role is generated or a small role is generated. It is possible to make the player pay attention to what happens, and to improve the interest of the game.

  When the game is progressed and all the reels 2L, 2C, 2R are stopped, the main control unit 41 determines whether or not any winning combination has occurred, and any of the payouts is accompanied. If a winning combination (small role) has occurred, the number of medals to be paid out by the occurrence of the winning is set as output number display data in the output buffer, and the number of medals to be paid out to the game auxiliary display 12 is set. Display.

  As shown in FIG. 3B, when the payout number display data is set in the output buffer, the payout number display data for turning on each segment of the game auxiliary display 12 so that the payout number of medals is displayed. Is set in the output buffer, so that the game auxiliary display 12 is controlled to display the number of paid-out medals. For example, when eight medals are paid out, the first to seventh segments of the display 12R out of the left display 12L and the right display 12R constituting the game auxiliary display 12 are turned on. Thereby, the number of medals to be paid out is displayed on the game auxiliary display 12.

  The main control unit 41 of the present embodiment is information relating to the result of the game as a predetermined content, and the game auxiliary indicator 12 used for displaying the number of medals to be paid out to the player when a winning occurs at the end of the game. In addition, a navigation switch that can identify an advantageous operation mode (stop order and stop timing) of a stop switch that is advantageous to the player as display content different from the predetermined content is displayed, and the stop switch that is advantageous to the player The advantageous operation mode is displayed during the game, but the number of payouts as a predetermined content is displayed after the game is over. Therefore, the display period of the navigation number and the display period of the number of payouts are displayed on the game auxiliary display 12. Avoid duplication.

  The main control unit 41 according to the present embodiment causes the game auxiliary display 12 to display a navigation number that can specify a stop mode that is advantageous to the player, and the number of medals to be paid out when winning a small role. The display mode of the navigation number displayed on the game auxiliary display 12 and the display mode of the number of paid-out medals do not include a common mode, so whether the navigation number is displayed, It can be prevented that the payout number is displayed as the predetermined content.

  The navigation number display mode displayed on the game auxiliary display 12 and the medal payout number display mode are common when the display on the two display units of the game auxiliary display 12 is integrated. For example, the navigation number display mode may include a configuration including a part of the payout number display mode and vice versa.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the display mode based on the navigation notification does not include the display mode of the number of medals to be paid out (for example, “8” when paying out 8 cards). Thereby, the display mode of the game auxiliary display 12 is not controlled to the same mode by the navigation notification and the notification of the number of medals, and the display mode by the navigation notification and the display mode by the notification of the number of medals to be paid out are misidentified. Can be prevented.

  As a modification, in the display mode of the game auxiliary display 12 in the navigation notification, for example, the main control unit 41 turns on the eighth segment of the display unit 12L, while in the display mode that notifies the number of medals to be paid out. By turning off the eighth segment of the indicator 12L, the display mode of one of the two indicators 12L and 12R informs the display mode of the navigation notification or the number of medals to be paid out. Although it has been described that the display mode may be identifiable, when the display mode of at least two indicators 12L and 12R is viewed as a unit, the display mode by navigation notification and the notification of the number of medals to be paid out It is good also as a structure which can be distinguished from a display mode. As such a configuration, for example, when the navigation number “8” is notified in the navigation notification, “-8” is displayed on the display unit 12L and “−” is displayed on the display unit 12R, so that “-8” is displayed as an integrated display. On the other hand, in the notification of the number of medals to be paid out, “8” is displayed on the display 12L and “8” is displayed on the display 12R so that “8” is displayed as an integrated display. Thus, it is possible to prevent the display mode based on the navigation notification and the display mode based on the notification of the number of medals to be paid out from being misidentified.

[Normal section processing]
The normal section process executed by the main control unit 41 will be described with reference to FIG. Note that the advantageous section in the figure is a section in which the advantageous degree for the player is high, such as the advantageous state such as CZ or the state where the net increase in the number such as AT increases as described above. .

  FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing normal section processing executed by the main control unit 41. As shown in FIG. 4, the main control unit 41 determines whether or not the start switch 7 has been operated (S10). When the start switch 7 is not operated (NO in S10), the main control unit 41 waits for processing until the start switch 7 is operated. On the other hand, when the start switch 7 is operated (YES in S10), the main control unit 41 executes an internal lottery (S11). Next, the main control unit 41 executes an advantageous section shift lottery (S12). The advantageous section shift lottery here includes a CZ lottery.

  Next, the main control unit 41 determines whether or not all the reels are stopped by operating the stop switch (S13). If all reels have not stopped yet (NO in S13), the main control unit 41 waits for processing until all reels stop. On the other hand, when all the reels stop (YES in S13), the main control unit 41 stops all symbols and derives a display result (S14). In addition, since it is not an advantageous area, control to AT is prohibited in the processing of S11 to S14.

  Next, the main control unit 41 determines whether or not the winning section transition lottery has been won (S15). The main control unit 41 returns to the process of S10 again when it is not won in the advantageous section shift lottery (NO in S15). On the other hand, the main control unit 41 sets 1 in the navigation counter when winning in the advantageous section shift lottery (YES in S15), that is, when CZ is won (S16). The navigation counter is a counter for executing the navigation effect at least once, and is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 41c of the main control unit 41. The navigation counter is cleared to 0 when the navigation effect is executed once after 1 is set or BB is won. That is, the navigation effect is executed at least once before the transition to the advantageous zone such as CZ or AT, and the navigation effect is exceptionally not executed before the shift to BB.

  Next, the main control unit 41 executes a section transition process. In the section transition process, the main control unit 41 first determines whether or not the transition lottery target combination is won simultaneously with BB (S17). When the transition lottery target combination is not simultaneously won with BB (NO in S17), the main control unit 41 turns on the advantageous section notification lamp 19 (S19). Thereafter, the main control unit 41 sets an advantageous flag indicating that the vehicle is controlled in the advantageous section in a predetermined area of the RAM 41c, shifts to advantageous section processing (S20), and ends this routine.

  On the other hand, when the transition lottery winning combination is won simultaneously with the BB (YES in S17), the main control unit 41 determines whether or not a BB winning is won in the game won the BB (S18). When the main control unit 41 wins a BB (YES in S18), the main control unit 41 executes the processes of S19 and S20 and ends this routine.

  On the other hand, when the BB winning is not made (NO in S18), the main control unit 41 determines whether or not the winning combination for lottery to be transferred is a combination subject to the prior notification (S21). The main control unit 41 executes the processes of S19 and S20 when the winning transition lottery target combination is the combination subject to the previous notification (YES in S21), and ends this routine.

  On the other hand, the main control unit 41 sets a standby flag indicating that it is controlled in the standby section in a predetermined area of the RAM 41c when the winning combination for lottery to be transferred is not the target to be executed in advance notification (NO in S21). Then, the process proceeds to the standby section process (S22), and this routine is terminated.

[Advantageous section processing]
The advantageous section process executed by the main control unit 41 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing advantageous section processing executed by the main control unit 41. As shown in FIG. 5, the main control unit 41 determines whether or not the start switch 7 has been operated (S30). When the start switch 7 is not operated (NO in S30), the main control unit 41 waits for processing until the start switch 7 is operated. On the other hand, when the start switch 7 is operated (YES in S30), the main control unit 41 executes an internal lottery (S31).

  Next, the main control unit 41 determines whether or not all the reels are stopped by operating the stop switch (S32). If all reels have not stopped yet (NO in S32), the main control unit 41 waits for processing until all reels stop. On the other hand, when all the reels stop (YES in S32), the main control unit 41 stops all symbols and derives a display result (S33). In addition, since it is an advantageous area, in the process of S31-S33, it may be controlled by AT.

  Next, the main control unit 41 executes a maximum designated section process (S34). The maximum designated section is a section for executing the navigation effect when the execution effect of the navigation effect is reached (in this embodiment, when the push order bell is won). In the maximum instruction section process, the main control unit 41 transmits a command to the sub control unit 91 and sets the navigation counter to 0 when the push order bell is won in the internal lottery of S31. As a result, the sub-control unit 91 executes a navigation effect that notifies the correct procedure for winning the middle bell or the right-down bell according to the command from the main control unit 41. In the maximum instruction section process, the main control unit 41 sets 0 in the navigation counter without transmitting a command to the sub-control unit 91 when BB is won in the internal lottery of S31. On the other hand, in the maximum instruction section process, the main control unit 41 shifts to the process of S35 while maintaining the navigation counter at 1 in the case of winning the role other than the push order bell and BB in the internal lottery of S31, or in the case of losing.

  Next, the main control unit 41 adds 1 to the clear counter (S35). Then, the main control unit 41 determines whether or not the value of the clear counter has reached 1500, that is, whether or not the number of counted games has reached 1500 games (S36). When the number of counted games has reached 1500 games (NO in S36), the main control unit 41 sets 0 in the clear counter (S39).

  On the other hand, when the number of counted games has not yet reached 1500 games (YES in S36), the main control unit 41 determines whether or not the value of the navigation counter is 0 (S37). When the value of the navigation counter is not 0 (NO in S37), the main control unit 41 ends this routine.

  On the other hand, when the value of the navigation counter is 0 (YES in S37), the main control unit 41 determines whether or not an arbitrary end condition is satisfied (S38). Arbitrary end conditions can be set arbitrarily. For example, as shown in FIG. 17 to be described later, winning in the CZ end lottery or having all the AT game numbers assigned can be used as the end condition. The main control unit 41 ends this routine when any end condition is not satisfied (NO in S38). On the other hand, the main control part 41 sets 0 to a clear counter, when arbitrary termination conditions are satisfied (it is YES at S38) (S39). As described above, the main control unit 41 always determines whether or not the number of counted games has reached 1500 games in S36 before determining whether or not any termination condition is satisfied in S38.

  Next, the main control unit 41 performs limit processing (S40), and initializes all information related to the advantageous section. As a result, the advantageous section ends and the advantageous RT ends, so the ART ends. As described above, when the number of counted games reaches 1500 games, or when an arbitrary end condition in the advantageous section is satisfied, the advantageous section ends and the advantageous RT ends. The limit process is executed regardless of the set value. Thereafter, the main control unit 41 turns off the advantageous section notification lamp 19 (S41). Thereafter, the main control unit 41 sets a normal flag indicating that control is being performed in the normal section in a predetermined area of the RAM 41c, shifts to normal section processing (S42), and ends this routine.

[Standby section processing]
The standby section process executed by the main control unit 41 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing standby section processing executed by the main control unit 41. As shown in FIG. 6, the main control unit 41 determines whether or not the start switch 7 has been operated (S50). When the start switch 7 is not operated (NO in S50), the main control unit 41 waits for processing until the start switch 7 is operated. On the other hand, when the start switch 7 is operated (YES in S50), the main control unit 41 executes an internal lottery (S51).

  Next, the main control unit 41 determines whether or not all the reels are stopped by operating the stop switch (S52). If all the reels have not stopped yet (NO in S52), the main control unit 41 waits for processing until all the reels stop. On the other hand, when all the reels stop (YES in S52), the main control unit 41 stops all symbols and derives a display result (S53). Since it is a standby section, control to the AT is prohibited in the processes of S51 to S53.

  Next, the main control unit 41 determines whether or not a BB prize has been won (S54). When the main control unit 41 does not win a BB (NO in S54), the main control unit 41 ends this routine. On the other hand, when the BB winning is made (YES in S54), the main control unit 41 turns on the advantageous section notification lamp 19 (S55). Thereafter, the main control unit 41 sets an advantageous flag in a predetermined area of the RAM 41c, shifts to advantageous section processing (S56), and ends this routine.

[Notification of percentage of advantageous sections]
Next, with reference to FIG. 7, notification of the ratio of advantageous sections will be described. In the present embodiment, apart from counting the number of games in the advantageous section by the clear counter, the total number of games accumulated in a predetermined period (for example, one month) and the predetermined period (for example, one month) ) And the number of advantageous section games in which the number of games in the advantageous section is accumulated. Then, the ratio of the number of advantageous section games to the total number of games is displayed on the set value display 24. As described above, in the slot machine 1, the ratio of the number of digested games in the advantageous section to the total number of games is suppressed to less than 70%. In order to confirm this, the ratio of the advantageous section is notified. .

  For example, as shown in FIG. 7, when the total number of games is between 0 and 17500 games, 7 segments are displayed by the set value display 24 even if the proportion of the advantageous section is less than 70% or 70% or more. A numerical value indicating the ratio of the advantageous section is displayed only by the display by LED (7-segment display). The 17,500 games are the number of games tested when the slot machine 1 is introduced to the market, but other numbers of games may be used. That is, the display mode of the ratio of advantageous sections may be changed based on a predetermined number of games tested when the slot machine 1 is introduced to the market.

  In addition, between 17501 and 175000 games, when the ratio of the advantageous section is less than 70%, the numerical value indicating the ratio of the advantageous section is displayed only by the 7-segment display by the setting value display 24, while the ratio of the advantageous section is displayed. Is 70% or more, a numerical value indicating the proportion of the advantageous section is displayed on the 7-segment display by the set value display 24, and the numerical value blinks at a slow tempo. The 175,000 games are the average number of games per month in the slot machine 1, but other numbers of games may be used. That is, the display mode of the ratio of advantageous sections may be changed based on a predetermined number of games that is the average number of games per month of the slot machine 1.

  In addition, in the number of games of 175,001 games or more, when the ratio of the advantageous section is less than 70%, the numerical value indicating the ratio of the advantageous section is displayed only by the 7-segment display by the setting value display 24, while the ratio of the advantageous section is displayed. Is 70% or more, a numerical value indicating the proportion of the advantageous section is displayed on the 7-segment display by the set value display 24, and the numerical value blinks at a fast tempo.

  For example, the store clerk transitions to the setting confirmation state by satisfying the condition of “setting key ON” + “front door opening detection”, and the advantageous section is displayed by the 7-segment display displayed on the setting value display 24 in the setting confirmation state. Can be confirmed. Furthermore, if the numerical value indicating the ratio of the advantageous section is flashing, the store clerk can know that the ratio of the advantageous section is 70% or more. It can be known that the proportion of the advantageous sections is 70% or more in the period exceeding the average number of games.

[Game state]
FIG. 8 is a diagram for explaining the transition of the gaming state, and FIG. 9 is a diagram showing an outline of the gaming state. As shown in FIG. 8 and FIG. 9, in the slot machine 1, RT0, RT1, RT2, RT3, inside, and BB (big bonus) are provided as controllable gaming states. In RT1, RT2, and the inside, the combined probability of replay in the internal lottery is about 1 / 7.3. RT0 and RT3 have a replay sum probability of about 1 / 1.5 in the internal lottery. That is, RT0 and RT3 are gaming states that have a higher replay win probability than RT1, RT2, and the inside. RT1 and R2 are also referred to as disadvantaged RTs, and RT0 and RT3 are also referred to as advantageous RTs.

  After the setting is changed, it is first controlled to RT1. In RT1, when the winning order bell is won, if the winning of the leading role is missed, a missed eye is derived, and the gaming state shifts to RT0 on condition that the missed eye is derived. In RT0, when the fall replay 1 wins, the gaming state shifts to RT2. On the other hand, in RT0, when the promotion replay wins, the gaming state shifts to RT3. In RT2, when 32 games are consumed, the gaming state shifts to RT0. That is, RT2 is a gaming state with a finite number of games (finite RT). In RT3, when the winning order bell is won, if the leading role is missed, the missed eye is derived, and the gaming state shifts to RT0 on condition that the missed eye is derived. In RT3, the gaming state is also transferred to RT0 when the fall replay 2 wins. In any of RT0 to RT3, when the BB is won, the game state shifts to the inside.

  In RT0 and RT3, the advantageous RT is also terminated when the advantageous section is terminated by the execution of the limit process described above. Specifically, when the limit process is executed, the gaming state shifts to RT1. Here, RT1 is a gaming state that shifts after the setting is changed, and is a disadvantageous RT in which the combined probability of replay is about 1 / 7.3. That is, RT1 is an initial state in a so-called gaming state. The ART is terminated when the gaming state shifts to such an initial state by the limit processing.

  In the inside, when a BB prize is won, the gaming state shifts to BB. Note that if the BB is won in any of RT0 to RT3 and the BB can be won, the game state shifts to the BB without going through the inside. BB ends when the number of medals paid out exceeds 350, and the gaming state shifts to RT1.

[Winners]
FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining the types of small roles, symbol combinations of small roles, and technical matters related to small roles. As shown in FIG. 10, among the winning combinations, there are a middle bell, a right falling bell, an upper bell 1-8, a right falling bell, an upper watermelon, a middle watermelon, a lower cherry, a middle cherry, a single role 1 , 2 and BB. As shown in FIG. 10, each small combination is set with a symbol combination. Here, “white BAR” and “black BAR” of the middle reel 2C constituting each of the upper bells 1 to 8 are not arranged within 5 frames on the middle reel 2C. Further, the “white BAR” and “black BAR” of the right reel 2R constituting each of the upper bells 1 to 8 are not arranged within 5 frames in the middle reel 2R. For this reason, even if the upper bells 1 to 8 are won in the internal lottery, if the middle reel 2C or the right reel 2R is not stopped at an appropriate timing, the winning upper bells 1 to 8 are awarded. I won't be able to do so, and I will miss the prizes for the top bells 1-8. This is called the missed eye. When a symbol combination corresponding to each small combination is derived, a small combination winning occurs, and a predetermined number of medals are paid out.

  FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining the types of re-game players, symbol combinations of re-game players, and technical matters related to the re-game players. As shown in FIG. 11, the replaying combination among the winning combinations includes normal replay, control replays 1 to 3, fall replays 1 and 2, promotion replay, and special replay. "Replay" / "Plum" on the left reel 2L, "White BAR" / "Black BAR" on the middle reel 2C, and "Black 7" / "Net 7" / "White 7" on the right reel 2R constituting the special replay / "Plum" is arranged within 5 frames on each reel. For this reason, when a special replay is won in the internal lottery, the special replay is always won regardless of the operation timing of the stop switch. When the special replay wins, BAR symbols are arranged on the invalid line.

[Lottery eligible role]
12 and 13 are diagrams for explaining the lottery target combination for each gaming state. In the lottery target role column, the name is shown, and in the gaming state column, for each RT type, the symbol indicates that the lottery target role is subject to lottery, and the winning probability is indicated by the numerical value under the circle. The number of judgment values involved is indicated.

  As shown in FIG. 12, the small combinations of the lottery target roles include bell, left bell 1 to 4, middle bell 1 to 4, right bell 1 to 4, weak watermelon 1 to 4, strong watermelon, and weak cherry 1. -4, strong cherries 1 to 3, middle tier cherries, and one-piece combination are included. In addition, BB is included in the special role among the lottery target roles, and the weak watermelons 1 to 4, the strong watermelon, the weak cherries 1 to 4, the strong cherries 1 to 3, and the middle cherries are each won simultaneously with the BB. obtain.

  As shown in FIG. 13, the replaying combination (replay) of the lottery target combinations includes normal replay, special replay, uplift replays 1 to 6, and maintenance transfer replays a1 to a6 and b1 to b6. The left bells 1 to 4, the middle bells 1 to 4 and the right bells 1 to 4 are also referred to as pushing order bells, and the ascending replays 1 to 6 and the maintenance replays a1 to a6 and b1 to b6 are also referred to as pushing order replays. . Furthermore, the push order bell and the push order replay are collectively referred to as push order.

  The right column of each of FIGS. 12 and 13 shows a group to which the lottery object combination belongs. For example, as shown in FIG. 12, “bell” for the bell, “push order bell” for the left bell 1 to right bell 4, “weak watermelon” for weak watermelons 1 to 4, and strong watermelon "Strong watermelon", "weak cherry" for weak cherries 1-4, "strong cherry" for strong cherries 1-3, "middle cherries" for middle cherries, and for one piece “BB” is defined for the “one-piece combination”, BB, and the combination in which BB and the small combination are simultaneously won.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 13, "normal replay" for normal replay, "special replay" for special replay, "upward replay" for uplift replays 1-6, and maintenance replays a1-a6. "Maintenance transfer replay a" and "Maintenance transfer replay b" are defined for each of the maintenance transfer replays b1 to b6. The main control unit 41 identifies a group to which the lottery target combination won in the internal lottery belongs, and transmits an internal winning command corresponding to the group. For example, the main control unit 41 transmits an internal winning command that can specify “1” if “bell”, and transmits an internal winning command that can specify “2” if it is “push order bell”. .

  On the other hand, the sub-control unit 91 identifies the group won from the internal winning command, and executes an effect (for example, a small role notification effect or a state suggestion effect described later) according to the group.

  12 and 13 show, for each lottery object combination, whether or not the number of determination values, that is, the winning probability changes according to the set value stored in the RAM 41c of the main control unit 41. . Note that a change in the number of determination values (winning probability) according to the set value is referred to as a setting difference, and a case where the number of determination values (winning probability) does not change according to the set value is also referred to as no setting difference. Furthermore, in FIG. 12 and FIG. 13, it is shown whether or not an advantageous section shift lottery is executed for each lottery target combination.

  Here, the advantageous section shift lottery is set according to the following agreement. For example, among a plurality of types of lottery subject, a lottery subject that is not a target of the advantageous section transition lottery may have a setting difference. On the other hand, among the plurality of types of lottery object combinations, the transition lottery object role that is the target of the advantageous section transition lottery always has no setting difference.

  For example, a weak cherry 4, a weak watermelon 4 and a bell that are not used for the transfer lottery have a setting difference. The weak cherry 4, the weak watermelon 4, and the bell may not have a setting difference. On the other hand, the weak cherries 1 to 3, the weak watermelons 1 to 3, the strong cherries 1 to 3, the strong watermelons, and the middle stage cherries that are the lottery target roles of the advantageous section transition lottery have no setting difference.

  In addition, among a plurality of types of lottery target roles, a lottery target role that is not a target of a navigation effect during an AT may have a setting difference. On the other hand, among a plurality of types of lottery target roles, lottery target roles for increasing the number of net increase by being a target of a navigation effect during an AT always have a setting difference. For example, there is a setting difference for a bell that is not a navigation target in AT. On the other hand, there is no setting difference in the push order bell that is a navigation target combination during AT. Note that the push order bell may be the target of the advantageous section shift lottery.

  In addition, among a plurality of types of lottery target roles, there may be a setting difference for the lottery target roles for which the outcome that triggers the transition of the gaming state is not derived. On the other hand, among a plurality of types of lottery target roles, there is no difference in setting for lottery target roles that can be used as a trigger for the transition of the game state. For example, there is a setting difference between the weak cherry 4, the weak watermelon 4, and the bell from which the transition outcome that triggers the transition of the gaming state is not derived. On the other hand, there is no setting difference in the push order bell from which a missed eye that triggers the transition of the gaming state can be derived. In addition, there is no setting difference in the push order replay from which the transition outcome that triggers the transition of the gaming state can be derived.

  In addition, among a plurality of types of lottery subject, the lottery subject that is not the target of the advantageous section transition lottery may change the number of determination values depending on the type of gaming state (RT). On the other hand, among the plurality of types of lottery target combinations, the number of determination values of the transition lottery target combination does not necessarily change according to the type of gaming state. For example, in the normal replay that is not the target combination of the advantageous section transition lottery, the number of determination values changes according to the type of gaming state (RT). On the other hand, the number of determination values of weak cherries 1 to 3, weak watermelons 1 to 3, strong cherries 1 to 3, strong watermelons, and middle tiers, which are transition lottery roles, does not change according to the type of gaming state (RT). .

  Also, the difference between the number of determination values for winning a predetermined combination in one gaming state and the number of determination values for winning a predetermined combination in another gaming state gives an advantageous section in the advantageous section transition lottery It is not used to determine whether or not to do so. For example, the normal replay is not a target part of the advantageous section shift lottery. For this reason, the difference between the number of determination values for winning normal replay at RT1 (8977) and the number of determination values for winning normal replay at RT3 (15292) determines whether or not to win in the CZ lottery. Not used for.

  FIG. 14 is a diagram for explaining combinations of winning combinations that are allowed to win by the lottery target winning combination. As shown in FIG. 14, each lottery target combination becomes a lottery target by combining one or more combinations.

  For example, the lower cherries are included in any of the weak cherries 1 to 4. For this reason, regardless of which of the weak cherries 1 to 4 is won, the cherry symbol stops at the lower stage of the left reel 2L in accordance with the operation timing of the stop switch 8L. Further, any of the strong cherries 1 to 4 includes a cherry that rises to the right. For this reason, even if any of the strong cherries 1 to 4 is won, the cherry symbols are aligned and stopped in the upward direction according to the operation timing of the stop switch.

[BB suggestion]
As described above, the weak watermelons 1 to 4, the strong watermelons, the weak cherries 1 to 4, the strong cherries 1 to 3, and the middle stage cherries may be won alone or simultaneously with the BB. When a lottery target that can be won simultaneously with such a BB is won, a BB suggestion effect that suggests whether or not BB is won can be executed in a game after the game in which the lottery target is won.

  For example, when a strong cherry is won, cherry symbols are aligned to the right according to the operation timing of the stop switch. At this time, the player can recognize that he has won the strong cherry and expects that he has also won the BB. Therefore, the BB suggestion effect is executed after the game won by the strong cherry.

  For example, in the BB suggestion effect, a battle effect is performed by the character, and if the teammate character wins the enemy character as a result of the battle effect, the BB win is confirmed. In the confirmation notification of BB winning, for example, a character image “WIN” is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. If the BB winning is confirmed, a character image of “Aim for 7” that prompts for 7 symbols in a game (for example, a game that is lost in the internal lottery) that allows the winning BB to be won. It is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. On the other hand, if the teammate character is defeated by the enemy character as a result of the battle effect, it means that there is no BB win. Note that the BB suggestion effect may be completed within one game, or may be a continuous effect over a plurality of games.

  In this way, by executing the BB suggestion effect in the game after the winning lottery that can be won at the same time as the BB is won, the player can be expected to win the BB, Interest can be improved.

[Reel control when pushing order wins]
FIG. 15 is a diagram for explaining the reel control at the time of pushing order bell winning. As shown in FIG. 15, when one of the push order bells is won, a correct answer procedure is determined according to the type of the push order bell that has been won. For example, the left bell 1 to 4 has a first left stop as a correct procedure, the middle bells 1 to 4 have a middle first stop as a correct procedure, and the right bells 1 to 4 have a right first as a correct procedure. 1 stop is set. If the stop switch is operated with the correct answer procedure when one of the push order bells is won, the right lowering bell or middle bell as the leading role wins, and if the stop switch is operated with the incorrect answer procedure, Either one of the upper bells wins or a missed win is derived. During CZ or AT, the correct answer procedure can be notified by a navigation effect (Bell Navi) at the time of pushing order bell winning.

  FIG. 16 is a diagram for explaining the reel control at the time of pushing order replay winning. As shown in FIG. 16, when one of the push order replays is won, a correct answer procedure is determined according to the type of the pushed push order replay. For example, ascending replay 1 has a forward procedure (left, middle, right stop operation order) as the correct procedure, and ascending replay 2 has a correct procedure (left, right, middle stop operation sequence). In the ascending replay 3, middle left push (middle, left, right stop operation order) is defined as a correct answer procedure. When the stop switch is operated in the correct answer procedure when one of the uplift replays 1 to 6 is won, the promoted replay wins, and when the stop switch is operated in the incorrect answer procedure, the fall replay 1 wins. In this way, at the time of pushing order replay winning, it is possible to vary the occurrence of winning depending on whether or not the player has selected the correct procedure. During CZ or AT, the correct answer procedure can be notified by the navigation effect at the time of pushing order replay winning.

[Advantageous section shift lottery (CZ lottery)]
FIG. 17 is a diagram for explaining advantageous section shift lottery and the like. First, referring to FIG. 17 (a), CZ in the advantageous section transition lottery executed by the main control unit 41 in the normal section and in all the gaming states (RT) (excluding inside and bonus). The lottery table regarding the lottery will be described.

  As shown in FIG. 17 (a), the CZ lottery during the normal section is subject to transition lottery for weak cherries 1 to 3, weak watermelons 1 to 3, strong cherries 1 to 3, strong watermelon, and middle cherries with no setting difference. Become a role. The CZ lottery is also performed when these transition lottery target combination and BB are won at the same time. Then, the main control unit 41 determines whether or not to win CZ according to the type of the lottery target combination based on the winning probability shown in FIG.

  When the CZ is won at RT0, the main control unit 41 controls to CZ at RT0. In CZ during RT0, a navigation effect called BAR-matched chance navigation is executed. The navigation target roles of the BAR-matched chance navigation are push order bells, special replays, and push order replays (ascending replays 1 to 6, maintenance roll replays a1 to a6). When the BAR matching chance navigation is executed when the special replay or the push order replay is won, in the subsequent games, the BAR matching chance navigation is executed again when the pressing order replay is won. In this case, it is possible to shift the gaming state to RT3 by winning the promotion replay while avoiding the gaming state shifting to RT2 by winning the falling replay 1. On the other hand, if the BAR-matched chance navigation (bell navigation) is executed when the push order bell is won, in the subsequent games, the BAR-matched chance navigation is not executed when the push order replay is won. In this case, even if the promotion replays 1 to 6 are won, it becomes difficult to win the promotion replay, and when the maintenance transfer replays a1 to a6 are won, the fall replay 1 is won and the game is played in RT2. The state may change. That is, in RT0, the period controlled by CZ changes depending on whether or not bell navigation is executed. In RT0, unless the bell navigation is executed, the BAR matching chance navigation is executed at the time of winning the push order replay, so that it is easy to continue the CZ.

  When the main control unit 41 wins CZ at RT1, the main control unit 41 controls to CZ at RT1. In the CZ during RT1, the navigation target combination is only the push order bell. When the bell navigation is executed in the CZ in RT1, the CZ ends.

  The main control unit 41 controls the CZ between 10G (games) when CZ is won at RT2. In the CZ in RT2, the navigation target combination is a push order bell and special replay. In CZ during RT2, CZ continues for 10G regardless of whether the navigation effect for the push order bell or special replay is executed. When the bell navigation is executed in the CZ between 10G, the main control unit 41 executes the CZ end lottery from the 11th G. On the other hand, if the bell navigation is not executed in the CZ between 10G (the navigation effect for the special replay may be executed between 10G), after the bell navigation is executed in the 11th and subsequent games, An end lottery is executed for each game. That is, in RT2, the period controlled by CZ varies depending on whether or not bell navigation is executed. In RT2, since the end lottery is not executed unless the bell navigation is executed, the CZ can be continued.

  When the CZ is won at RT3, the main control unit 41 controls to CZ as long as it continues to RT3. However, in CZ in RT3, the navigation target combination is only the push order bell. For this reason, when one of the maintenance transfer replays b1 to b6 is won during RT3, the navigation effect is not executed. Therefore, if the stop switch is operated in an incorrect answer procedure, the gaming state shifts to RT0. In addition, when the gaming state shifts to RT0, CZ continues during RT0.

[End lottery]
Next, a lottery table relating to the CZ end lottery executed by the main control unit 41 in the CZ during RT2 will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 17B, in the end lottery, it is determined whether CZ ends (end winning) or CZ continues (non-end winning) with a different probability depending on the number of remaining RT2 games. The

  For example, in the end lottery executed when the number of remaining games of RT2 is 11G to 15G, it is executed when the number of remaining games of RT2 is 26G to 32G, whereas the end lottery is executed with an 80% probability. In the final lottery, the final winner is awarded with a probability of 20%. For this reason, the smaller the number of remaining games in RT2, the higher the probability that CZ will continue. Here, considering the determination value shown in FIG. 12, the probability of winning the push order bell during RT2 is about 1/4. For this reason, in 10G which becomes CZ10 in RT2, a bell navigation can be performed twice in calculation. However, if Bell Navi is not executed fortunately in the game between 10G and the subsequent games, CZ can be continued with higher probability as the number of remaining games decreases.

[Lottery for instruction function (AT lottery)]
Next, with reference to FIG. 17C, a lottery table related to AT lottery performed outside BB among the lotteries related to the instruction function executed by the main control unit 41 during CZ will be described.

  As shown in FIG. 17 (c), the AT lottery during CZ is a lottery of weak cherries 1-3, weak watermelons 1-3, strong cherries 1-3, strong watermelons, middle cherries, and special replays with no setting difference. It becomes a target role. In addition, the AT lottery is performed also when these lottery target roles other than the special replay and the BB are won at the same time. Then, the main control unit 41 determines whether or not to win the AT according to the type of the lottery target role based on the winning probability shown in FIG.

  For example, when the special replay is won during CZ, the AT is won with a probability of 25% (that is, a probability of 1/4). Here, considering the determination value shown in FIG. 13, the probability of winning the special replay during RT2 is about 1/100. For this reason, in the CZ during RT2, the AT winning can be performed with a probability of about 1/400 (multiplication of the internal winning probability 1/100 and the AT winning probability 1/4). On the other hand, the probability of winning a special replay during RT0 is about 1/3. For this reason, in CZ during RT0, AT winning can be performed with a probability of approximately 1/12 (multiplication of internal winning probability 1/3 and AT winning probability 1/4).

  As described above, the special replay can be won at a higher probability than RT2 at RT0, and the AT lottery is performed at the time of the special replay win during CZ. For this reason, in RT0, it is easier to win an AT during CZ in that the winning probability of special replay in the internal lottery is higher than in RT2. The situation where the gaming state is controlled to RT2 and the gaming section is controlled to CZ is also called a chance period. When it is a chance period, the expectation degree of AT winning is higher than when it is a non-chance period. For this reason, it can be said that the chance period is an advantageous period for the player.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 17D, a lottery table related to AT lottery performed during BB among lotteries related to the instruction function executed by the main control unit 41 during CZ will be described.

  As shown in FIG. 17 (d), the AT lottery in CZ is subject to lottery with weak cherries 1-3, weak watermelons 1-3, strong cherries 1-3, strong watermelons, middle cherries, and bells with no setting difference. Become a role. Then, the main control unit 41 determines whether or not to win the AT according to the type of the lottery target role based on the winning probability shown in FIG.

[Lottery for instruction function (additional lottery)]
Next, with reference to FIG. 17 (e), a lottery table relating to the extra lottery among the lotteries related to the instruction function executed by the main control unit 41 during the AT will be described.

  As shown in FIG. 17 (e), the extra lottery during AT is a lottery of weak cherries 1-3, weak watermelons 1-3, strong cherries 1-3, strong watermelons, middle cherries, and special replays with no setting difference. It becomes a target role. In addition, when a lottery subject other than the special replay and the BB are simultaneously won, an additional lottery is performed. Then, the main control unit 41 determines whether or not to win by adding according to the type of the lottery object combination based on the winning probability shown in FIG.

  For example, when a special replay is won during an AT, it is won with a 25% probability (that is, a probability of 1/4). Here, as in the AT lottery, the AT in RT2 can win the AT with a probability of about 1/400 (multiplication of the internal winning probability 1/100 and the additional winning probability 1/4), whereas RT0 In the middle AT, it is possible to win with the probability of about 1/12 (multiplication of the internal winning probability 1/3 and the additional winning probability 1/4).

  As described above, the special replay can be won with a higher probability in RT0 than in RT2, and the extra lottery is performed during the special replay win in AT. For this reason, in RT0, it is easier to add and win in terms of a higher probability of special replay in internal lottery than in RT2.

[BAR-matched opportunity navigation]
With reference to FIG. 18, an aspect of the chance navigation with BAR matching will be described. FIG. 18 is a diagram for explaining an aspect of BAR-matched chance navigation during RT0. As shown in FIG. 18 (a), regardless of whether the special replay, push order replay (ascending replay 1-6, maintenance roll replay a1 to a6), or push order bell is won, A character image of “Chance if BAR stops!” Is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 along with a correct procedure according to the type of winning combination. As described above, when the special replay is won, BAR symbols are arranged on the invalid line. Therefore, by displaying the character image of “Chance when BAR stops!”, When the stop switch is operated according to the BAR matching chance navigation, the BAR symbols are aligned (that is, special replay wins). On the other hand, a player can be expected. As described above, in RT0, if Bell Navi is not executed fortunately, CZ can be continued with higher probability as the number of remaining games decreases. When a special replay is won during CZ, an AT lottery is executed. Further, when the CZ is in RT0, the AT can be won with a higher probability when the special replay is won than in the case of the CZ in RT2. For this reason, it is possible to cause the player to expect the special replay to win, that is, allow the player to expect the AT winning by the chance navigation with the BAR.

  As shown in FIG. 18B, when the stop switch is operated in accordance with the BAR matching chance navigation in the game won in the special replay, the BAR symbols are aligned on the invalid line, and the letters “AT chance” are displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. An image is displayed. In this case, the AT lottery is executed, and in the subsequent games, the chance navigation with the BAR is executed again at the time of winning the push order replay. Therefore, when the result shown in FIG. 18 (b) is shown, the player can be expected to win the AT and the RT0 state can be maintained in the subsequent games.

  As shown in FIG. 18 (c), when the stop switch is operated according to the BAR alignment chance navigation in the game selected for the push order replay (maintenance replay a1 to a6), the replay symbols are aligned on the invalid line and the liquid crystal display A character image of “safe” is displayed on the device 51. In this case, even in the subsequent games, the chance navigation with the BAR is executed again when the push order replay is won. Therefore, when the result shown in FIG. 18C is shown, the state of RT0 can be maintained in the subsequent games.

  As shown in FIG. 18D, when the stop switch is operated in accordance with the BAR alignment chance navigation (Bell Navi) in the game won in the pushing order bell, the bell symbols are aligned on the invalid line and the pinch is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. "Is displayed. In this case, the chance navigation with the BAR is not executed when the push order replay is won in the subsequent games. Therefore, when the result shown in FIG. 18D is shown, it becomes difficult to maintain the state of RT0 in the subsequent games.

[Background production]
The background effect executed by the sub control unit 91 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 19A is a diagram for explaining the background effect table. The background effect is an effect that suggests the state of the game, and is an effect that indicates the background portion of the effect image displayed on the screen of the liquid crystal display 51. The background effect includes a morning background effect and a night background effect. The morning background effect is a background effect that suggests a normal stage as a stage on the effect, and is an effect in which a background image reminiscent of the morning is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. The night background effect is a background effect that suggests a chance stage that is more advantageous than the normal stage as a stage on the effect, and is an effect in which a background image reminiscent of the night is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. Although not shown in the drawing, the background effect for ART is executed in AT (so-called ART) during RT3. The background effect for ART may be any effect as long as it is an effect that improves the interest of the game, for example.

  As shown in FIG. 19A, when the gaming state is RT0, the morning background effect is executed during the normal section, and the morning background effect is executed when the navigation effect is not yet executed during the CZ. When the navigation effect is executed, the morning background effect is switched to the night background effect. Specifically, in the CZ during RT0, the morning background effect is switched to the night background effect at the timing when the navigation effect (BAR matching chance navigation) is executed during the start operation. For example, as shown in FIG. 18A, when a navigation effect (BAR matching chance navigation) is executed at the start operation, a character image of “Aim at BAR” is displayed on the screen of the liquid crystal display 51, and thereafter An effect image that causes the image to crack is displayed, and the background effect is switched from the morning background effect to the night background effect.

  In addition, in CZ during RT0, even when 5G has passed without the navigation effect being executed, the morning background effect is switched to the night background effect. In other words, even during the chance period (CZ during RT0), it is difficult for the player to recognize that it is the chance period during the morning background effect. On the other hand, when the navigation effect is executed during the period in which the morning background effect is executed, the player can recognize that it is the chance period when the morning background effect is switched to the night background effect. For this reason, the player pays attention to whether or not the navigation effect is executed during the period in which the morning background effect is being executed.

  When the gaming state is RT1, the morning background effect is executed regardless of whether in the normal section or in the CZ. When the gaming state is RT2, the morning background effect is executed regardless of whether in the normal section or in the CZ. When the gaming state is RT3, the morning background effect is executed when it is in the normal section, and the night background effect is executed when it is during the CZ. When the ART is being performed, an ART background effect is executed.

[Directing during RT2]
An RT2 effect produced by the sub-control unit 91 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 19B is a diagram for explaining the RT2 effect table. The effect during RT2 is an effect executed during RT2, and includes a small role notification effect and a state suggestion effect.

  The small role notification effect is an effect that suggests to the player the winning combination in the internal lottery. For example, the sub-control unit 91 turns on the effect effect LED provided in the slot machine 1 in yellow (also referred to as yellow flash) when the bell or the pressing order bell is specified based on the internal winning command. Further, the sub-control unit 91 turns on the effect effect LED in blue (also referred to as blue flash) when the normal replay or special replay is specified based on the internal winning command. By executing such a small role notification effect, it is not possible to specify which winning combination is specifically won, but it is possible to indicate to the player which of the bell or replay has been won. As the small role notification effect, for example, a character image based on yellow may be displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 when the bell is won, or a character image based on blue may be displayed on the liquid crystal display when the replay is selected. 51 may be displayed. Further, the small role notification effect may be a method in which the player is notified of the winning combination in the internal lottery. Note that the sub-control unit 91 may execute the small role notification effect even when other winning combinations such as cherry and watermelon are won.

  The state suggestion effect is an effect that suggests the game state to the player. For example, the sub-control unit 91 displays a character image of “CHANCE” on the liquid crystal display 51 when receiving an internal winning command indicating that a bell or replay has been won.

  Both the small role notification effect and the state suggestion effect described above may be executed when a bell or replay is won during RT2. Further, the small role notification effect and the state suggestion effect indicate the number of remaining games of RT2 to the player according to the execution frequency of the effect.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 19 (b), when the number of remaining games in RT2 is 24G to 31G, the probability that the effect during RT2 is executed is 10%, of which the probability that the small role notification effect is 10%. Is executed. When the remaining number of games in RT2 is 16G to 23G, the probability that the effect during RT2 is executed is 40%, of which the small role notification effect is executed with a probability of 25%, and the state suggestion effect is a probability of 15% Is executed. When the remaining number of games in RT2 is 8G to 15G, the probability that an effect during RT2 is executed is 70%, of which the small role notification effect is executed with a probability of 30%, and the state suggestion effect is a probability of 40% Is executed. When the remaining number of games in RT2 is 0G to 7G, the probability that the effect during RT2 is executed is 100%, of which the small role notification effect is executed with a probability of 40%, and the state suggestion effect is a probability of 60% Is executed.

[Example of game flow]
An example of a game flow executed in the slot machine 1 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 20 is a diagram for explaining an example of a game flow.

  In FIG. 20, a timing chart showing a game section being controlled (normal section, advantageous section (CZ)), a timing chart showing a gaming state being controlled (RT0, RT2, RT3), and a background effect being executed ( A timing chart showing a morning background effect, a night background effect, and an ART background effect) is shown together with a time axis.

  In the normal section during RT2, if CZ is won at timing t1, it is controlled to CZ during RT2. The CZ is controlled over a minimum of 10G. When CZ ends at timing t2, control is again made to the normal interval in RT2.

  In the normal section during RT2, when RT2 is digested by 32G at timing t3, it is controlled to the normal section during RT0. Since the navigation effect is not executed in the normal section during RT0, if the player falls into the fall replay 1 at the timing t4, the control is again performed in the normal section during RT2.

  In the normal section during RT2, when CZ is won at timing t5, control is made to CZ during RT2. The CZ is controlled over a minimum of 10G. When CZ ends at timing t6, control is again made to the normal section in RT2.

  In the normal section during RT2, when RT2 is digested by 32G at timing t7, it is controlled to the normal section during RT0. Thereafter, when CZ is won at timing t8, it is controlled to CZ during RT0, and a chance period is reached. As described above, in the chance period (CZ during RT0), it is easier to win an AT than CZ during RT2. For this reason, the player can expect to win the AT during this chance period. Even if controlled to CZ during RT0, since the navigation effect has not yet been executed at timing t8, the background effect remains executed in the morning background effect. For this reason, it is difficult for the player to recognize that it is a chance period.

  In the CZ during RT0, when the navigation effect (BAR matching chance navigation) is executed at timing t9, the morning background effect is switched to the night background effect. Thereby, the player can recognize that it is a chance period. In CZ during RT0, the bell navigator is unfortunately executed, and after that, when winning the fall replay 1 at timing t10, control is made to CZ during RT2. The CZ is controlled over a minimum of 10G. When CZ ends at timing t11, control is again made to the normal section in RT2.

  In the normal section during RT2, when CZ is won at timing t12, control is made to CZ during RT2. The CZ is controlled over a minimum of 10G. If the 32G RT2 ends at the timing t13 while being controlled by the CZ, it is controlled by the CZ during the RT0 and a chance period is reached. At timing t13, since the navigation effect has not been executed yet, the background effect remains executed in the morning background effect. For this reason, it is difficult for the player to recognize that it is a chance period.

  In the CZ during RT0, when the navigation effect (BAR matching chance navigation) is executed at timing t14, the morning background effect is switched to the night background effect. Thereby, the player can recognize that it is a chance period. If AT wins in CZ during RT0, it is controlled by AT. Then, when the push order replay is won at timing t15 during AT, a navigation effect for informing the correct answer procedure is executed. When the stop switch is operated in accordance with the navigation effect, a prize is awarded for promotion replay and the ART is controlled. When controlled by ART, an ART background effect is executed.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 17 (c), the AT lottery is executed when the special replay is won in any of the chance periods of RT2 and CZ and RT0 and CZ. . On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 13, a special replay is won at RT0 with a higher probability than RT2. For this reason, the chance period is advantageous in that it is easier to win an AT than when it is RT2 and CZ. Further, as shown in FIG. 20, since RT2 is a 32G finite RT, the gaming state is frequently switched between RT2 and RT0. And when it is controlled to CZ by RT2, if CZ can be continued until 32G finite RT is completed, it becomes a chance period. Alternatively, if it is fortunately controlled to CZ at RT0, it becomes the chance period as it is. Therefore, it is possible to make the player pay attention to which of the RT2 and RT0 shifts to the CZ, and to improve the interest of the game.

  As shown in FIG. 19B, the execution probability of the effect during RT2 is high as the number of remaining games of RT2 decreases. For this reason, it is possible to make the player recognize that the transition from RT2 to RT0 is approaching depending on the execution frequency of the effect during RT2, and to improve the interest of the game.

  As shown in FIG. 19B, the state suggestion effect is executed with a higher probability than the small role notification effect as the number of remaining games of RT2 decreases. For this reason, the player can recognize that the transition from RT2 to RT0 is approaching depending on the type of effect during RT2 to be executed, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  As shown in FIG. 19 (a), when the morning background effect is executed in the chance period of RT0 and CZ, at the timing when the navigation effect (BAR matching chance navigation) is executed at the start operation, Since the background effect is switched from the morning background effect that suggests the stage to the night background effect that suggests the chance stage, the event of the navigation effect that can occur in the CZ and the night background effect that suggests that it is CZ (particularly the chance period) It is possible to improve the interests of the game by associating.

  Furthermore, since the timing at which the background effect switches from the morning background effect to the night background effect is during the start operation, the player is focused on whether or not the navigation effect is executed when the start switch 7 is operated. be able to.

  When the morning background effect is being executed in the chance period when it is RT0 and becomes CZ, the timing when the navigation effect (BAR matching chance navigation) is executed at the push order bell win, the navigation effect (BAR at the push order replay win) The background effect is switched from the morning background effect to the night background effect both at the timing when the matching chance navigation) is executed and at the timing when the navigation effect (BAR matching chance navigation) is executed when the special replay is won. Therefore, when the stop switch is operated according to the navigation effect when the background effect is switched from the morning background effect to the night background effect, it is possible to make the player pay attention to which display result is derived. . In this case, as shown in FIG. 18, when the main character of the push order bell wins, there is a high possibility of falling to RT2 in the subsequent game, while when the normal replay or special replay wins, the subsequent game The possibility of falling to RT2 is low. Therefore, the player can be expected to win the normal replay or special replay rather than the main character of the push order bell, and the interest of the game can be improved. Further, when the special replay wins, the AT lottery is also executed, so that the player can be expected to win the special replay and the interest of the game can be improved.

  As shown in FIG. 19 (a), when the morning background effect is executed in the chance period of RT0 and CZ, the navigation effect (BAR-matched chance navigation) has not been executed and 5G has elapsed. In addition, the background production switches from the morning background production to the night background production. For this reason, even if the navigation effect is not executed when the morning effect is executed during the chance period, the player can be always watched for the change of the background effect.

  As shown in FIG. 18, by executing the navigation effect (BAR-matched chance navigation), the player can recognize that it is a chance period by switching the background effect, and further stop according to the navigation effect. When the special replay wins when the switch is operated, it is possible to make the player expect AT winning by AT lottery.

[Advantage notification and BB suggestion]
With reference to FIG. 21, the notification timing of the advantageous notification and the presence / absence of the BB suggestion effect will be described. FIG. 21 is a diagram showing a list of advantageous notification notification timings and presence / absence of a BB suggestion effect.

  As described above, the transition lottery target combination that becomes the trigger for executing the advantageous section transition lottery can be won simultaneously with the BB. And when the transition lottery winning combination is won, the notification timing of the advantageous notification and the presence / absence of the BB suggestion effect are different based on whether the CZ is won and whether the BB is won. Furthermore, the notification timing of the advantageous notification varies depending on the type of the winning lottery object.

  For example, a case where weak cherries 1 to 3 are won will be described. As shown in FIG. 21, when the weak cherries 1 and 2 are won at the same time as the BB, when the CZ is won, a prior notification is performed and a BB suggestion effect is also executed. On the other hand, when the CZ is not won, advantageous notification is not performed, but the BB suggestion effect is executed.

  If the weak cherries 1 and 2 are not won simultaneously with the BB, when the CZ is won, a prior notification is performed, and the BB suggestion effect may or may not be executed. On the other hand, when the CZ is not won, the advantage notification is not performed, but the BB suggestion effect may be executed or may not be executed. For example, the BB suggestion effect is executed with a predetermined probability (for example, 50%).

  Further, when the weak cherry 3 is won at the same time as the BB, when the CZ is won, a post-notification is performed and a BB suggestion effect is also executed. On the other hand, when the CZ is not won, advantageous notification is not performed, but the BB suggestion effect is executed.

  When weak cherry 3 does not win simultaneously with BB, when CZ is won, a prior notification is performed and the BB suggestion effect may or may not be executed. On the other hand, when the CZ is not won, the advantage notification is not performed, but the BB suggestion effect may be executed or may not be executed.

  Thus, when the weak cherries 1 and 2 are won simultaneously with BB and CZ is won, a prior notification is performed. For this reason, the player can recognize that the control to the advantageous section has been determined at the prior notification timing (for example, the timing in the game where the weak cherries 1 and 2 are won). On the other hand, even if the previous notification is not performed at the previous notification timing, the BB suggestion effect may be executed in the game after the game in which the weak cherries 1 to 3 are won. It can make a player expect. Thereby, the interest of a game can be improved about the suggestion of the control to the advantageous area which a player pays attention, or the suggestion of the control to BB.

  Also, if the weak cherries 1 to 3 are not elected simultaneously with the BB and CZ is elected, the prior notification is made uniformly, and if the weak cherries 1 to 3 are elected simultaneously with the BB and won the CZ, the post-announcement is uniform When configured to be performed, it is denied that the BB is won at the time when the previous notification is not performed at the previous notification timing. However, in this embodiment, when the weak cherries 1 to 3 are won simultaneously with the BB and CZ is won, a prior notification is performed (when the weak cherries 1 and 2 are won) and a post notification is performed. There is a case (when weak cherry 3 is won). For this reason, even if the previous notification is not performed at the previous notification timing, it is not denied that the BB is won, and the player can be expected to win the BB.

  In addition, when the weak cherry is not elected simultaneously with BB and CZ is elected, if the weak cherries 1 and 2 are elected, a prior notice is given, and if the weak cherry 3 is elected, a post notice is given. Done. In other words, when a weak cherry serving as a transfer lottery target is won, prior notification is performed with a probability of 2/3, and post notification is performed with a probability of 1/3. In other words, when the lower cherries win, a prior notification is performed with a probability of 2/3, and a post notification is performed with a probability of 1/3. As described above, since the notification timing of the advantageous notification is different at different ratios depending on whether the type of weak cherry that is selected is weak cherry 1, 2 or weak cherry 3, the advantageous notification notification timing is monotonous. It does not become a thing, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  Next, a case where a strong cherry is won will be described. As shown in FIG. 21, when strong cherries 1 and 2 are simultaneously won with BB, when CZ is won, post-notification is performed and a BB suggestion effect is also executed. On the other hand, when the CZ is not won, advantageous notification is not performed, but the BB suggestion effect is executed.

  If the strong cherries 1 and 2 are not won simultaneously with the BB, when the CZ is won, a prior notification is performed, and the BB suggestion effect may or may not be executed. On the other hand, when the CZ is not won, the advantage notification is not performed, but the BB suggestion effect may be executed or may not be executed. For example, the BB suggestion effect is executed with a predetermined probability (for example, 50%).

  Further, when the strong cherry 3 is won at the same time as the BB, when the CZ is won, a prior notification is performed and a BB suggestion effect is also executed. On the other hand, when the CZ is not won, advantageous notification is not performed, but the BB suggestion effect is executed.

  When strong cherry 3 does not win simultaneously with BB, when CZ is won, a prior notification is performed, and the BB suggestion effect may or may not be executed. On the other hand, when the CZ is not won, the advantage notification is not performed, but the BB suggestion effect may be executed or may not be executed.

  Thus, when strong cherry 3 wins simultaneously with BB and CZ wins, prior notification is performed. For this reason, it is possible to make the player recognize that the control to the advantageous section is determined at the prior notification timing (for example, the timing in the game where the strong cherry 3 is won). On the other hand, even if the previous notification is not performed at the previous notification timing, the BB suggestion effect may be executed in the game after the game in which the strong cherries 1 to 3 are won. It can make a player expect. Thereby, the interest of a game can be improved about the suggestion of the control to the advantageous area which a player pays attention, or the suggestion of the control to BB.

  Also, if the strong cherries 1 to 3 are not elected simultaneously with the BB and the CZ is won, a prior notification is made uniformly. If the strong cherries 1 to 3 are elected simultaneously with the BB and the CZ is won, a uniform post notification is given. When configured to be performed, it is denied that the BB is won at the time when the previous notification is not performed at the previous notification timing. However, in the present embodiment, when strong cherry wins simultaneously with BB and CZ wins, a prior notification is performed (when strong cherry 3 is won) and a post notification is performed (strong cherry 1). , 2 wins). For this reason, even if the previous notification is not performed at the previous notification timing, it is not denied that the BB is won, and the player can be expected to win the BB.

  In addition, when the strong cherry does not win at the same time as the BB and wins the CZ, when the strong cherry 3 is won, a prior notification is performed, and when the strong cherries 1 and 2 are selected, a post notification is issued. Done. In other words, when a strong cherry serving as a transfer lottery target is won, the previous notification is performed with a probability of 1/3 and the subsequent notification is performed with a probability of 2/3. In other words, when a right-up cherry is won, the previous notification is performed with a probability of 1/3 and the subsequent notification is performed with a probability of 2/3. In this way, since the notification timing of the advantageous notification differs at different ratios depending on whether the type of strong cherry that is selected is strong cherry 1, 2 or strong cherry 3, the notification timing of advantageous notification is monotonous. It does not become a thing, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  Furthermore, if we focus on the relationship between weak cherries and strong cherries, the following can be said. In other words, when a weak cherry or a strong cherry that is a lottery subject to transition lottery is won, if the elected transition lottery subject is a weak cherry, the previous notification is performed with a probability of 2/3, and a probability of 1/3 After notification is performed, when the winning winning combination for lottery is strong cherry, the previous notification is performed with a probability of 1/3, and the subsequent notification is performed with a probability of 2/3. In this way, the notification timing of the advantageous notification differs at a different rate depending on whether the type of the winning cherry is weak cherry or strong cherry. In the present embodiment, when the weak cherry is won, the prior notification is performed with a higher probability than when the strong cherry is won. In other words, when the lower cherries win, the prior notification is performed with a higher probability than when the right-up cherries win. For this reason, the notification timing of advantageous notification does not become monotonous, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  As shown in FIG. 12, weak cherries 1 to 3 have a lower probability of winning simultaneously with BB than strong cherries 1 to 3. For this reason, if the player recognizes that the lower cherries won and won the weak cherries, and if the advance notification is not performed, even if the BB suggestion effect is subsequently executed, the player will receive a strong cherry 1 I can't expect much more for a BB win than when -3 won. On the other hand, if the player recognizes that the cherry that goes up to the right wins and wins the strong cherry, even if no prior notification is made, the player can You can expect more for BB win than when weak cherries 1-3 win. For this reason, as described above, when the lower cherry is won, the notification is made with a higher probability than when the right-up cherry is won, thereby lowering the expectation for the BB winning in the weak cherry winning. Can be suppressed as much as possible. Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 12, since the weak cherry has a higher probability of winning than the strong cherry, the preliminary notification is relatively frequently performed by performing the preliminary notification with a higher probability when winning the weak cherry than when winning the strong cherry. To be done. As a result, the entire game does not become monotonous.

  As with the weak cherry and strong cherries, other transition lottery target roles differ depending on whether the CZ is won and whether the BB is won, and the notification timing of the advantageous notification and the presence / absence of the BB suggestion effect are different. The notification timing of the advantageous notification differs depending on the type of the winning lottery object.

[Example of notification timing of advantageous notification and presence / absence of BB suggestion effect]
An example of the notification timing of the advantageous notification and the presence / absence of the BB suggestion effect will be described with reference to FIG. 22 to 25 are diagrams for explaining an example of the notification timing of the advantageous notification and the presence / absence of the BB suggestion effect.

  FIG. 22A shows an example in which the transition lottery target combination is won at the same time as BB and the prior notification is performed by CZ winning.

  As shown in FIG. 22A, when the transition lottery winning combination is simultaneously won with BB at the timing t1 and CZ winning is performed, the prior notification is performed at the timing t2 in the game where the transition lottery winning combination is won. After that, it is controlled to the advantageous section at the timing t3 when the bet amount of the game next to the game won in the transition lottery winning combination can be set. At this time, execution of the BB suggestion effect starts.

  After the BB suggestion effect is executed over a plurality of games, the BB winning decision is notified at timing t4 when the internal lottery is lost. For example, a character image of “WIN” is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 at the start operation of the game lost in the internal lottery, and thereafter, a character image of “Aim for 7” is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 for prompting the 7 symbols to be aligned. Is displayed. When BB wins at timing t5, the BB is controlled from timing t6 when the betting amount of the next game can be set. After that, it becomes an advantageous section in BB.

  FIG. 22B shows an example of the case where the transfer lottery target combination is won at the same time as BB and CZ is not won. In the example shown in FIG. 22 (b), unlike the example shown in FIG. 22 (a), the advantageous notification is not performed and the advantageous section is not controlled. Other control is the same as the example shown in FIG.

  FIG. 23C shows an example of a case where the transition lottery target combination is not won simultaneously with BB, and the prior notification is performed by CZ winning. Furthermore, FIG.23 (c) is an example in case BB suggestion production is performed. In addition, since BB is not won, this BB suggestion effect is a so-called gasse effect.

  As shown in FIG. 23 (c), when the transition lottery winning combination is won alone and CZ is won at the timing t1, the advance notification is performed at the timing t2 in the game where the transition lottery winning role is won. After that, it is controlled to the advantageous section at timing t3 when the betting number of the game next to the game won in the advantageous section transition lottery can be set. At this time, execution of the BB suggestion effect starts.

  After the BB suggestion effect is executed over a plurality of games, a loss notification of BB winning is performed at timing t4. For example, a character image “LOSE” is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51.

  FIG. 23 (d) shows an example in which the transition lottery target combination is not won simultaneously with BB and the prior notification is performed by CZ winning. In the example shown in FIG. 23B, unlike the example shown in FIG. 23C, the BB suggestion effect is not executed. The other control is the same as the example shown in FIG.

  FIG. 24 (e) shows an example of the case where the transfer lottery target combination is not won simultaneously with BB and CZ is not won. Further, FIG. 24E is an example in the case where the BB suggestion effect is executed. In addition, since BB is not won, this BB suggestion effect is a so-called gasse effect.

  As shown in FIG. 24 (e), when the transition lottery winning combination is won alone and is not won in the CZ at timing t1, advantageous notification is not performed. The execution of the BB suggestion effect starts at the timing t2 when the betting number of the game next to the game won in the advantageous section transition lottery can be set.

  After the BB suggestion effect is executed over a plurality of games, a loss notification of BB winning is performed at timing t3. For example, a character image “LOSE” is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51.

  FIG. 24F shows an example of the case where the transfer lottery target combination is not won simultaneously with BB and CZ is not won. In the example shown in FIG. 24F, unlike the example shown in FIG. 24E, the BB suggestion effect is not executed. The other control is the same as the example shown in FIG.

  FIG. 25 (g) shows an example in which the transition lottery target combination is won at the same time as BB and the post-notification is performed by CZ winning.

  As shown in FIG. 25 (g), at the timing t1, the transition lottery target combination is won at the same time as BB and CZ is won, but no prior notification is performed in this example. For this reason, the waiting section is controlled at the timing t2 when the betting number of the game next to the game won in the transition lottery winning combination can be set. At this time, execution of the BB suggestion effect starts.

  After the BB suggestion effect is executed over a plurality of games, the BB winning decision is notified at a timing t3 when the internal lottery is lost. When BB wins at timing t4, post-notification is performed. Thereafter, the timing is controlled to BB from the timing t5 when the betting number of the next game can be set, and to the advantageous section. After that, it becomes an advantageous section in BB.

  As described above, as shown in FIGS. 23 (c) and 23 (d), when the transition lottery target combination is not won simultaneously with BB and CZ is won, a prior notification is performed. For this reason, it is possible to make the player recognize that it is controlled in the advantageous section in the game in which the transition lottery target combination is won. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 22B, FIG. 24E, and FIG. 25G, when the prior notification is not performed, the BB suggestion effect is executed at a later timing. For this reason, even if the previous notification is not performed in the game in which the winning combination for the lottery is selected, it is possible to make the player expect BB winning by the BB suggestion effect. Thereby, the interest of a game can be improved about the suggestion of the control to the advantageous area which a player pays attention, or the suggestion of the control to BB.

  As shown in FIGS. 22 (a) and 25 (g), when the transition lottery target combination is won at the same time as BB and CZ is won, there is a case where a prior notification is performed and a case where a subsequent notification is performed. . For this reason, even if the previous notification is not performed at the previous notification timing, it is not denied that the BB is won, and the player can be expected to win the BB.

  As shown in FIG. 21, when the transfer lottery winning combination is won at the same time as BB and CZ is won, the notification timing of the advantageous notification differs at different rates depending on the type of the winning transfer lottery winning combination. The notification timing does not become monotonous, and the entertainment of the game can be improved.

  As shown in FIG. 25 (g), when the transition lottery winning combination is won at the same time as BB and CZ is won, it is controlled to the advantageous section after the 7 symbols matching corresponding to the BB winning is derived. As a result, when the transition lottery winning combination is won simultaneously with BB and CZ winning, after the 7 symbols corresponding to the BB winning are derived, the transition lottery winning role does not win simultaneously with BB and CZ winning It is possible to control to the advantageous section in the same way as when. Therefore, although the timing to control is different between when BB is won and when BB is not won, a common process of setting an advantageous flag (the process of S20 in FIG. 4 and the process of S56 in FIG. 6). Can be controlled to an advantageous section.

  As shown in FIG. 17, the CZ lottery is executed in response to the winning of the transition lottery target role, and the lottery result is not related to the winning result. Therefore, as shown in FIGS. 22 (a), 23 (c), and (d), the previous notification is performed even if the winning combination for lottery to win does not win. For this reason, it is not influenced whether advantageous notification is performed depending on whether the winning combination for the lottery for winning the transition has been won. Therefore, there is no difference in the degree of advantage between a player who can win the transition lottery winning combination and a player who cannot win.

[Modification]
As mentioned above, although main embodiment in this invention has been described, this invention is not restricted to said embodiment, A various deformation | transformation and application are possible. Hereinafter, modifications of the above-described embodiment applicable to the present invention will be described.

[Advantageous notification]
In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 21, based on the type of the transfer lottery target won by the internal lottery and whether or not the BB simultaneous winning is made, which one of the prior notification and the subsequent notification is selected in advance It was decided. That is, the result of the internal lottery and the notification timing of the advantageous notification are linked in advance. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and it may be determined by lottery to be one of the previous notification and the subsequent notification without being linked to the result of the internal lottery.

  For example, when the weak cherries 1 and 2 are won (BB simultaneous winning or single winning) and CZ winning is selected, it may be determined by lottery whether to notify first or later. In addition, even when the weak cherry 3 wins (BB simultaneous winning or single winning) and CZ wins, it may be determined by lottery whether to make a prior notification or a subsequent notification. The same applies when the other lottery winning combination is won.

  In this case, when the weak cherry is won and the CZ is won, it may be determined that the previous notification has a higher probability than when the strong cherry is won and the CZ is won. In this way, when a weak cherry having a higher probability of winning in the internal lottery than a strong cherry is won, the prior notification is performed more frequently than when a strong cherry is won.

  As for the prior notification timing, any time after winning in the advantageous section transition lottery until the betting number setting of the next game of the game won in the advantageous section transition lottery (same as the automatic betting number setting by replay winning) is possible. It may be the timing. For example, the prior notification timing may be the start operation of the game won in the advantageous section shift lottery, the reel rotation start time, or the third stop time. Further, the prior notification timing may be determined from among a plurality of types of timings based on the type of the transfer lottery target part won by the internal lottery and whether or not the BB simultaneous winning is made.

  The post notification timing may be any timing after the symbol combination of BB is derived. For example, the post-notification timing may be when the BB symbol combination is derived and won a BB, or when the wager number of the next game after the BB win is set, It may be during a start operation. Further, the post-notification timing may be determined from a plurality of types of timings based on the type of the transfer lottery target part won by the internal lottery and whether or not the BB simultaneous winning is made.

  In the present embodiment, the advantageous section notification lamp 19 performs advantageous notification of the advantageous section, but is not limited thereto. For example, an advantageous notification LED may be provided in a place where the player can easily recognize the same arrangement as the stop switch. Moreover, you may perform advantageous alert | reporting using the existing means like the credit indicator 11, the game auxiliary indicator 12, and a payout lamp. Furthermore, CZ winning or AT winning may be notified by outputting a predetermined sound from the speakers 53 and 54 or the like.

  Further, the advantageous section notification lamp 19 may be turned on not only by displaying numbers or the like as in a 7-segment display but by only lighting a single LED (dot point) by a payout lamp, for example. Furthermore, when an operation procedure is notified at the time of a navigation effect, it may be performed using existing means such as the credit indicator 11 or the game auxiliary indicator 12. In this case, a 7-segment display may be used for notification of the operation procedure, while a single LED may be used for advantageous notification.

  While the CZ lottery opportunity and the AT lottery opportunity may be the same (for example, cherry winning opportunity), the advantageous section notification lamp 19 may be lit in the same manner at the time of CZ winning and at the time of AT winning. In this way, when the advantageous section notification lamp 19 is lit, it is possible to make the player pay attention to which of the CZ winning and AT winning. Furthermore, after the advantageous section notification lamp 19 is lit, an expected effect that causes the player to expect CZ winning or AT winning may be executed. For example, when CZ is won at the time of cherry winning, the advantageous section notification lamp 19 is turned on and controlled to CZ for 10 games. During that time, a battle effect is executed, and if AT is won during CZ, the result of the battle effect is If the ally character wins and displays the character image of WIN, if the AT is not won during CZ, the ally character may be defeated and the LOSE character image may be displayed as a result of the battle effect.

[About BB suggestion]
In the present embodiment, when the transition lottery target combination is not won simultaneously with BB, the BB suggestion effect is executed with a predetermined probability (for example, 50%) determined in advance. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and if the transition lottery target combination is not won simultaneously with BB, whether or not to execute the BB suggestion effect may be determined by lottery. In this case, for example, when strong cherries, strong watermelons, and middle cherries with a higher probability of winning simultaneously with BB than weak cherries or weak watermelons are won, BB suggests with a higher probability than when weak cherries or weak watermelons are won. An effect may be executed. In this way, strong cherries, strong watermelons, and middle tiered cherries have a lower probability of being notified earlier than when weak cherries or weak watermelons are won. Can do.

  In addition, when the BB suggestion effect is executed in the case where the transition lottery target combination is not won simultaneously with BB and CZ is won, if the prior notification is performed, the advantage section is controlled during the BB suggestion effect. become. For this reason, when the AT is won during the BB suggestion effect, the AT winning decision may be notified using the result of the BB suggestion effect.

[Advantageous section control]
In the present embodiment, when the advance notice is performed when the transition lottery winning combination is simultaneously won with BB, control is performed to the advantageous section in the interior, and the navigation function and the instruction function are performed as processing related to the instruction function. Such lottery (for example, AT lottery or extra lottery) is executed. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the control is performed in the advantageous section in the inside. On the other hand, in the advantageous section in the inside, the process related to the instruction function is not executed, and thereafter, the control is performed to the BB by the BB winning. The lottery related to the instruction function may be executed.

  In addition, when the advance notice is performed in the case where the transition lottery winning combination is simultaneously won with BB, it is not controlled to the advantageous section in the subsequent interior, and thereafter the advantageous section after being controlled to BB by BB winning You may control to.

  Further, when the advance notice is performed in the case where the transition lottery winning combination is simultaneously won with BB, the processing related to the instruction function may be executed after the confirmation notice of BB winning is performed by the BB suggestion effect.

[Combinations of bonuses and winning combinations at the same time]
In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 12, only one type of BB is provided, but two or more types of BB may be provided. For example, two types of BB1 and BB2 may be provided as special roles. In this case, the transfer lottery target combination such as cherry or watermelon may be won simultaneously with BB1 and simultaneously with BB2.

  Specifically, BB1 + weak watermelon 1, BB1 + weak watermelon 2, BB1 + weak watermelon 3, BB1 + strong watermelon, BB1 + weak cherry 1, BB1 + weak cherry 2, BB1 + weak cherry 3, BB1 + strong cherry 1, BB1 + strong cherry 2, and In addition to the simultaneous winning group of BB1 and the transition lottery target such as BB1 + middle cherry, BB2 + weak watermelon 1, BB2 + weak watermelon 2, BB2 + weak watermelon 3, BB2 + strong watermelon, BB2 + weak cherry 1, BB2 + weak cherry 2, BB2 + A simultaneous winning group of BB2 and a transition lottery target combination such as weak cherry 3, BB2 + strong cherry 1, BB2 + strong cherry 2, and BB2 + middle cherry may be included in the lottery target combination.

  Further, when the transition lottery winning combination is simultaneously won with the bonus (BB1 or BB2) and CZ is won, the notification timing of the advantageous notification may be varied at different ratios according to the type of the simultaneously selected winning group.

  For example, the previous notification may be performed when BB1 + weak cherry 1 is won and CZ is won, while post notification may be performed when BB2 + weak cherry 1 is won and CZ is won. Alternatively, the previous notification may be performed when BB1 + weak cherry 1 is won and CZ is won, while post notification may be performed when BB2 + strong cherry 1 is won and CZ is won. Further, when BB1 + weak cherry 1 is won and CZ is won, prior notification is performed, whereas when BB2 + strong watermelon is won and CZ is won, subsequent notification may be performed. Regardless of the combination of BB1, BB2, and transfer lottery target combination, when the transfer lottery target combination wins simultaneously with the bonus (BB1 or BB2) and CZ wins, depending on the type of the winning group The notification timing of the advantageous notification may be varied at different ratios.

  Moreover, although the example mentioned above was BB, also in bonuses of types other than BB such as RB, the notification timing of the advantageous notification may be varied at different rates depending on the type of the simultaneous winning group that has been won.

[About limit processing]
In the present embodiment, the limit processing is executed, so that the advantageous RT ends together with the advantageous section. However, when the limit process is executed, the advantageous section may end while the advantageous RT may be maintained without shifting the gaming state.

  In addition, when the advantageous RT ends by executing the limit process, the gaming state has shifted to RT1, but the gaming state may shift to RT2, which is a disadvantageous RT as with RT1. In this case, it is better that RT2 is a gaming state that shifts after setting change. That is, it is better if RT2 is the initial state in the gaming state. Also, if RT0 is a disadvantageous RT with a combined replay probability of about 1 / 7.3 (in this case, ART is only RT3), the gaming state is changed to RT0 by executing the limit process. It may be one that migrates.

[About internal lottery]
In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 13, both RT0 and RT2 win special replay, but the determination value is set so that RT0 wins special replay with a higher probability than RT2. As a result, in the chance period of being RT0 and CZ, it was easier to win the AT than when it was RT2 and CZ. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and special replay may not be won at RT2, while special replay may be won at RT0. In this way, the AT lottery triggered by the special replay win is not executed when it is RT2 and CZ, while the AT lottery triggered by the special replay win is selected when it is RT0 and it is the chance period to become CZ. Can be executed. As a result, in the chance period, it is advantageous in that it is easier to win an AT than in the case of RT2 and CZ, so that the player should pay attention to which of RT2 and RT0 will shift to CZ Can improve the interest of the game.

[Directing during RT2]
In the present embodiment, examples of the small role notification effect that suggests to the player the winning combination in the internal lottery and the state suggestion effect that suggests the state of the game to the player are shown as the effects during RT2. Any production may be applied to the production during RT2 as long as the production is performed during RT2. The effect during RT2 may be any effect as long as the execution frequency changes depending on the number of remaining games of RT2.

  In the present embodiment, the state suggestion effect is executed with a higher probability than the small role notification effect as the number of remaining games of RT2 decreases. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the small role notification effect may be executed with a higher probability than the state suggestion effect as the number of remaining games in RT2 decreases. In addition, as the number of remaining RT2 games decreases, the types of effects performed during RT2 change, or as the number of remaining RT2 games decreases, the types of effects performed during RT2 increase. Or you may.

  In the present embodiment, the effect during RT2 is an effect performed only within one game, but is not limited to this, and may be an effect executed over a plurality of games.

  In the present embodiment, the small role notification effect and the state suggestion effect are both executed at the same opportunity, such as a bell winning or a replay winning. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the effect may be executed with different triggers for the small role notification effect and the state suggestion effect.

  In addition, the player may be notified of information that can specify the number of remaining RT2 games without implying the number of remaining RT2 games based on the execution frequency of effects during RT2. For example, a numeric image in which the number of remaining games of RT2 is counted may be displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. Alternatively, the background image may change (morning → daytime → night, etc.) as the number of remaining games in RT2 decreases.

[Background effect switching]
In the present embodiment, when the morning background effect is executed in the chance period when it is RT0 and becomes CZ, the start of the navigation effect (BAR matching chance navigation) at the start operation starts from the morning background effect. The background production was switched to the night background production. However, the timing at which the background effect is switched is not limited to this.

  For example, the timing at which the background effect is switched may be the timing at which the symbol combination is derived in the game in which the navigation effect is executed. In RT0, unless a bell navigation occurs, a navigation effect is executed at the time of winning the push order replay, and if a special replay win is made, an AT lottery is executed, so when the stop switch is operated according to the navigation effect, It is possible to make the player pay attention to whether or not the effect is switched, and whether or not a special replay symbol combination is derived.

  In addition, for example, the timing at which the background effect is switched may be any timing as long as it is related to the navigation effect, such as the timing at which the navigation effect is ended or the start of the next game after the game in which the navigation effect is executed. Good.

  Also, in the present embodiment, when the morning background effect is being executed in the chance period when it is RT0 and becomes CZ, the morning background effect is obtained when 5G has elapsed without the navigation effect being executed yet. The background production was switched from night to night production. However, the background effect may be switched from the morning background effect to the night background effect when the number of other games is not limited to 5G. Alternatively, the background effect may be switched from the morning background effect to the night background effect when a predetermined number of navigation effects are executed. In addition, for example, it is determined by lottery whether or not the navigation effect is executed when winning the navigation target role, and when the number of games that won the navigation target role but does not generate navigation reaches a predetermined number of games, the morning background effect The background production may be switched from the night production to the night production.

[Notice of chance period]
In the present embodiment, the background effect is switched from the morning background effect to the night background effect, thereby allowing the player to recognize that it is a chance period that is RT0 and CZ. Absent. For example, first notifying means for notifying whether or not it is RT0 (for example, LED is turned on when it is RT0) and second notifying means for notifying whether or not it is CZ (for example, if it is CZ, LED is turned on) Lit), and the first notification means notifies that it is RT0, and the second notification means notifies that it is CZ, thereby allowing the player to recognize that it is a chance period. May be.

[Advantageous section (CZ)]
In this embodiment, during RT2, it is controlled to CZ over a minimum of 10G, but is not limited to this, it is controlled to CZ over the number of other games such as between 5G and 20G. It may be a thing.

  Further, during CZ, when winning a CZ lottery target such as cherry or watermelon, the CZ addition lottery may be executed, and when winning in the lottery, the period of CZ being controlled may be extended.

  In this embodiment, the number of CZ games is not determined during RT0. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the minimum number of games controlled by CZ is determined during RT0 as in RT2. Further, when the number of games is exhausted, a CZ end lottery may be performed. In this way, when the background effect is switched from the morning background effect to the night background effect when the navigation effect (BAR matching chance navigation) is executed, when the navigation effect is a bell navigation, the CZ is always executed by the execution of the end lottery. It is possible to give the player a sense of tension as to whether the game ends. On the other hand, since the end lottery is not executed when the navigation effect is a navigation effect for a special replay, the player can proceed with the game with peace of mind.

[About lottery related to instruction function (AT lottery)]
In the present embodiment, the winning probability of the AT lottery when the special replay is won is the same between RT2 and RT0, but is not limited thereto. For example, when it is RT0, it is possible to win the AT with a higher probability when winning the special replay than when it is RT2.

[About chance navigation with BAR]
In the present embodiment, a special replay is provided as a winning combination, and the BAR symbol is arranged within 5 frames on any reel. For this reason, when a special replay is won independently (when a special replay is won), the BAR symbols are always aligned and the special replay wins regardless of the operation timing of the stop switch. Then, in the BAR-matched chance navigation shown in FIG. 18A, a character image of “Chance when BAR stops!” Is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 together with the correct answer procedure according to the type of winning combination. . In other words, in the present embodiment, by executing the BAR matching chance navigation, a special replay wins with the BAR symbols aligned, that is, the player wins the special replay and wins the AT lottery. It was supposed to be expected. However, it is not limited to such a game property, and other game properties may be used.

  For example, the special replay that is a winning combination may be one in which the BAR symbol is not arranged within 5 frames on the left reel 2L. The special replay may be won simultaneously with the normal replay. Such a simultaneous winning combination of the special replay and the normal replay is referred to as a “BAR-matchable combination”. That is, there is a possibility that the normal replay will win regardless of whether the winning combination with BAR is won or when the normal replay is won alone. Specifically, when a winning combination with BAR is won, if the stop switch 8L is operated at a timing to stop the BAR symbol on the winning line LN with the left reel 2L, the BAR symbol is drawn with priority over the replay symbol. Thus, while the BAR symbols are aligned and won in the special replay, if the stop switch 8L is not operated at the timing when the BAR symbols are stopped on the winning line LN with the left reel 2L, the replay symbols are aligned and the normal replay is won. . As described above, when a winning combination with BAR is won, a special replay with BAR symbols or a normal replay with replay symbols is awarded according to the stop timing of the left reel 2L. Furthermore, in this case, a BAR-matched chance navigation is performed both when winning a BAR-matchable role and when a normal replay is selected, and the BAR-matched chance navigation includes a correct answer procedure according to the type of the winning role. A character image of “Aim for BAR !!” may be displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. The BAR matching chance navigator makes the player aim to stop the BAR symbol on the winning line LN, and when the BAR symbol is aligned in a timely manner and a special replay is won, the player is notified that the BAR matching possible role has been won. Can be recognized. If the BAR-matchable combination is an opportunity for AT lottery, the player can be expected to win the AT by the AT lottery by winning a special replay. In addition, when the BAR matching chance navigation is used, the player is aimed to stop the BAR symbol on the winning line LN, and when the replay symbols are aligned at the wrong timing and the normal replay is won, it seems as if the normal replay is won alone. Can make a player think. However, as mentioned above, both when the winning combination with BAR is elected and when the normal replay is elected alone, there are cases where the normal replay is won, so it is a clue that the normal replay has been won. In addition, the player cannot determine whether the winning combination with BAR is won or whether the normal replay is won alone. For this reason, when the normal replay is won, even if the normal replay is won alone, the player can be expected to have been selected as a BAR-matchable combination. The special replay is not limited to the left reel 2L, but may be one in which the BAR symbols are not arranged within 5 frames in the middle reel 2C and the right reel 2R. That is, the special replay may be one in which the BAR symbols are not arranged within 5 frames on any one or more reels.

[Notification of percentage of advantageous sections]
In this embodiment, the ratio of the number of advantageous sections to the total number of games can be confirmed on the setting value display in the setting confirmation state, so that the ratio of the advantageous sections can be confirmed. However, the present invention is not limited to this. .

  For example, not only the set value display but also the proportion of the advantageous section may be displayed on the display (for example, 7 segment LED) provided in the housing of the slot machine 1, for example, on the game control board. In addition, if the game control board cannot be disassembled by caulking, the display device will not be illegally operated from the outside. Also, the set value may be displayed not on the set value display but on a display provided on the game control board. In addition, the ratio of an advantageous area may be displayed on the credit display 11, the game auxiliary display 12, the liquid crystal display 51, or the like.

  In addition, the total number of games and the number of advantageous section games may be displayed on a setting value display or a display provided on the game control board, not limited to the ratio of advantageous sections. In addition, the ratio of advantageous sections may be displayed on condition that a predetermined operation has been performed. For example, the proportion of advantageous sections may be displayed on condition that the effect switch 56 is pressed. Alternatively, a confirmation switch may be provided inside the housing of the slot machine 1 and the proportion of advantageous sections may be displayed on condition that the confirmation switch is pressed. An error notification may be performed when the confirmation switch is pressed when the opening of the front door 1b is not detected.

  Moreover, in this Embodiment, although the ratio of the advantageous area was alert | reported by the alerting | reporting aspect shown in FIG. 7, it is not restricted to this. For example, even when the total number of games is between 0 and 17500 games, if the percentage of the advantageous section is 70% or more, it may be displayed blinking. Alternatively, when the total number of games is between 0 and 17500, it may be blinked when the predetermined probability is less than 70%, for example, less than 50%. Further, not only the blinking display, but the color may change, an error image may be displayed together with a numerical value, or the error may be notified about the ratio of the advantageous sections in other modes. Further, although the notification mode is divided into three stages according to the total number of games, the advantageous section may be notified in other stages such as four stages.

  Further, in a state where the betting amount is set, it may not shift to the setting confirmation state. In other words, the ratio of the advantageous interval may not be confirmed in a state where the betting amount is set. Furthermore, since the betting amount is automatically set when the re-gamer wins, the ratio of the advantageous section may not be confirmed even when the re-gamer wins. In the state where the betting amount is set, the ratio of the advantageous section may be confirmed.

  Moreover, in this Embodiment, although the ratio of the advantageous area controlled by AT or CZ was alert | reported by 7 segment LED, another ratio may be alert | reported.

  For example, in a test performed when the slot machine 1 is introduced to the market, the medal payout rate (ball payout rate) in a short time (for example, 400 games) is the market when the first ratio (for example, 300%) ≦ the payout rate. If it cannot be introduced, the medal payout rate in a short time may be notified by the 7-segment LED. In this case, as in the present embodiment, the notification mode may be changed depending on whether or not the medal payout rate in a short time is 1st rate ≦ payout rate (when 1st rate ≦ payout rate is satisfied). Error notification). In addition, in a test performed when the slot machine 1 is introduced to the market, when the second rate (for example, 150%) ≦ the rate of payout of medals during a medium time (for example, 6000 games) If it cannot be introduced, the medal payout rate in the middle time may be notified by the 7-segment LED. In this case, as in the present embodiment, the notification mode may be changed depending on whether or not the medal payout rate in the middle time is 2% ≦ the payout rate (when the second rate ≦ the payout rate) Error notification). Further, in a test performed when the slot machine 1 is introduced to the market, the third rate (for example, 55%) <the payout rate <the fourth rate, with regard to the medal payout rate (race rate) for a long time (for example, 17500 games). When the market cannot be introduced when it is (for example, 120%), the medal payout rate for a long time may be notified by the 7-segment LED. In this case, as in the present embodiment, the notification mode may be changed depending on whether the payout rate of medals for a long time is the third ratio <the payout ratio <the fourth ratio (the payout ratio ≧ the third ratio). Or error notification when the fourth rate ≦ the payout rate.

  Further, for example, the accessory ratio may be notified by a 7-segment LED. The bonus ratio refers to the ratio of the number of payouts in a bonus (for example, RB, SB, CB) to the total payout number when a game is played a predetermined number of times (for example, 6000 times). For example, in the case of a slot machine equipped only with RB, the upper limit of the accessory ratio is 60%, so the 7-segment LED notification mode may be varied depending on whether or not the accessory ratio is 60%. (Error notification when the ratio of the accessory exceeds 60%). In addition, if the slot machine is equipped with SB or CB, the upper limit of the accessory ratio is 70%. Therefore, even if the accessory ratio is 70%, the notification mode of the 7-segment LED may be changed. Good (error notification when the ratio of the accessory exceeds 70%).

  As described above, the ratio defined in the test performed at the time of introduction of the slot machine 1 or the ratio related to the performance of the slot machine 1 may be notified by the 7-segment LED.

[Main-side notification device]
In the above-described embodiment, the example in which the navigation effect by the main control unit 41 is executed in the game auxiliary display 12 (an example that is also used) has been described. However, the information is controlled by the main control unit 41 and the predetermined information according to the progress of the game. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and any device such as a credit indicator 11 and 1 to 3 BETLEDs 14 to 16 may be used. Thus, the cost can be reduced by executing the navigation effect using the main-side notification device.

[Advantageous state]
In the example described above, as an advantageous state, for the slot machine 1, a big bonus (BB), AT, or CZ, which has a higher probability than that when the winning role of the small role is in a predetermined state, is exemplified. The present invention is not limited to this as long as it is advantageous, and an example of a slot machine will be described below.

  Advantageous states include, for example, a regular bonus (RB) in which the winning probability of a predetermined winning combination is high, the retractable range of at least one reel is narrower than usual, and all small combinations are generated in each game. It does not change the allowed challenge time (CT), winning prize winning probability, etc., but changes the operating procedure for winning the winning small role for a predetermined period (for example, until 50 games are consumed). It may be a pseudo bonus to be notified. In addition, the probability of being controlled to these advantageous states may be a high probability, the probability of being controlled to the freeze state is high, and the number of games such as the number of AT games is high. You may set the advantageous state of a different aspect from the said embodiment, such as the state added and the state where it is easy to increase the number of additional games of AT. In addition, it is indirectly advantageous for the player, such as the condition for obtaining a privilege on the communication line network and the probability that the condition for executing a premium effect (freeze effect, premium effect, etc.) is established. It may be a state where a special privilege or an interest of the game is improved. Further, the allowance determining means for determining whether or not to allow the transition to an advantageous state is not limited to the internal lottery process, and may be a means for determining regardless of the winning combination.

  Further, the advantageous state is given when, for example, in the privilege grant lottery that determines whether or not a privilege is granted, the “probability that a privilege is granted” and “the privilege is given” are determined. At least one of “the value of the privilege (or the expected value of the privilege)” may be higher than the normal state (a state different from the advantageous state). In addition, the advantageous state may be one in which the number of execution opportunities for the privilege grant lottery is larger than that in the normal state. In addition, the advantageous state may be a state where the number of digestion-required games that need to be digested in order to give a privilege is less than a normal state.

  For example, in the case where the privilege is the number of AT games, the advantageous state means that “AT winning probability in AT lottery” and “AT awarded when winning AT in AT lottery” than in the normal state At least one of “the value of the number of games” may be higher than the normal state. Further, the advantageous state may be that the number of AT lottery triggers is larger than that in the normal state. For example, when the AT lottery execution opportunity in the normal state is the first role winning and the second role winning, the AT lottery execution opportunity in the advantageous state is the first role winning and the second role winning. In addition to the above, it is possible to win the third role.

[About production and notification]
In the above-described example, an example in which the liquid crystal display 51 is used to produce effects and notifications is given. For example, speakers 53 and 54, a back lamp (reel LED 55 in the above embodiment) arranged on the back side (inside) of the reel. ), Transmissive liquid crystal display arranged on the front side of the reel (liquid crystal display configured so that the reel can be seen), lamps and LEDs mounted on the front door 1b, etc., vibration of the stop switch, around the stop switch The effect may be executed by means different from the above-described embodiment, such as air blowing from the air or a change in the temperature of the stop switch.

[Other variations of slot machines]
In the above embodiment, the slot machine that pays out game media to the player's hand according to the occurrence of a win has been described. However, the game medium is enclosed, and the game media is paid out to the player's hand when a win occurs. An enclosing slot machine that adds game points (scores) without any change may be adopted. The base and the drum can be distributed, and the chassis is common and only the base or the base and the drum is called a gaming machine. In addition, the slot machine has a gaming area in which a game ball can be launched and a game can be played, and the betting amount can be set according to the passing of the game ball through a predetermined area provided in the game area. May be.

  Note that various configurations, various processes, timings of various processes, and the like in the above-described embodiments and modifications may be combined as appropriate.

  The embodiment disclosed this time should be considered as illustrative in all points and not restrictive. The scope of the present invention is defined by the terms of the claims, rather than the description above, and is intended to include any modifications within the scope and meaning equivalent to the terms of the claims.

  1 slot machine, 2L, 2C, 2R reel, 8L, 8C, 8R stop switch, 12 game auxiliary display, 19 advantageous section notification lamp, 41 main control unit, 41c RAM, 51 liquid crystal display, 56 effect switch 91 sub Control unit, 91c RAM.

Claims (1)

A variable display unit capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each capable of being identified,
After displaying the variable display unit in a variable manner, the display result is derived by stopping the variable display of the variable display unit, and in a slot machine capable of generating a prize according to the display result,
Game control means for controlling the game;
A specific lamp controlled by the game control means,
The game control means includes
Advantageous section control means capable of controlling from a normal section to an advantageous section;
A state control means capable of controlling an advantageous state in the advantageous section;
Counting means for counting the number of games controlled in the advantageous section;
Based on the number of games counted by the counting means, the advantageous section ending means for ending the advantageous section and controlling to the normal section;
Specific lamp control means for controlling the specific lamp;
An initialization means for initializing information relating to the advantageous state and the number of games counted by the counting means when ending the advantageous section;
The specific lamp control means includes
In the advantageous section, the specific lamp is turned on to indicate that the advantageous section is being controlled,
A slot machine which turns off the specific lamp after the information relating to the advantageous state and the number of games counted by the counting means are initialized by the initialization means when the advantageous section ends.

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