JP6652801B2 - Gaming machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a spinning-type gaming machine and other slot machines.

  Conventionally, in the slot machine described in Patent Literature 1, as an effect state, a normal state in which a normal game is performed (predetermined effect state) and an AT state in which an AT game more advantageous to the player than the normal game is performed ( An AT lottery for shifting the effect state to the AT state is performed in the normal state, and when the result of the AT lottery becomes a hit, the effect state shifts from the normal state to the AT state. In addition, in the slot machine, before the result of the AT lottery is notified to the player, a suggested effect (also referred to as a precursor effect or a fanning effect) indicating whether or not the player has won the AT lottery is set in advance. It is executed by the effect display device (effect device) over (for example, a plurality of games). For this reason, during execution of the suggestion effect, it is possible to give the player a sense of expectation for transition to the AT state.

JP 2015-016208 A

  However, in the gaming machine described in Patent Literature 1, the suggested effect is executed for a predetermined period. Therefore, when the player increases the level of skill in the gaming machine, the execution period of the suggested effect becomes easier. There is a problem that the effect of the suggested effect is impaired.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above-described circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine in which the effect of a suggested effect is not easily impaired.

As one means for solving the above-described problems, the first invention is provided with a plurality of types of suggestion effects that indicate a transition from a predetermined effect state to a specific effect state, and the plurality of types of suggestion effects are provided when a predetermined condition is satisfied. selection means for selecting a suggestion effect to be executed from among the suggestions effect, and execution means for executing in effect device over been suggested effect selected by said selecting means execution period associated with each of the indicated effect, wherein A processing unit for storing information relating to a suggested effect in a storage area , wherein the execution is performed when the selecting unit selects a new suggested effect due to establishment of the predetermined condition during execution of the suggested effect. includes a switching determination unit for performing a decision to switch the suggestion effect in a new suggested directing said, and at least a first storage area and second storage area as the storage area Said switching determining means, the determination of the switching, have rows in accordance with at least one of the execution period of the suggested effect and execution period of the new suggested effect of being executed, the processing means, indicated effect in the running Is stored in the first storage area, and when it is determined to switch to the new suggestion effect, the information regarding the execution period of the new suggestion effect is stored in the second storage area. When the suggestion effect being executed is switched to the new suggestion effect, information on the execution period of the new suggestion effect stored in the second storage area is stored in the first storage area. And clearing the second storage area .

  According to the present invention, when the predetermined condition is satisfied during the execution of the suggestion effect, a new suggestion effect is selected by the selection unit, and the determination as to whether to switch the suggestion effect being executed to the new suggestion effect is made based on the suggestion effect during execution. Since the performance is performed in accordance with at least one of the execution periods of the effect and the new suggestion effect, the execution period of the suggestion effect that is originally planned can be changed. Thereby, it becomes possible to make it difficult to determine the execution period of the suggested effect, and it is possible to provide a gaming machine in which the effect of the suggested effect is not easily lost.

Further, in the above configuration, the switching determination unit is characterized in that the switching determination is performed according to a difference between an unexecuted period of the currently-executed suggested effect and an execution period of the new suggested effect.

  According to this configuration, it is determined whether or not to switch the currently-executed suggestion effect to the new suggestion effect according to the difference between the unexecuted period related to the currently-executed suggestion effect and the execution period of the new suggestion effect. . By this, for example, if the numerical value obtained by subtracting the non-execution period related to the currently-executed suggestion effect from the execution period of the new suggestion effect is large, the new suggestion effect is executed. Can be lengthened, and if the numerical value obtained by subtracting the non-executed period related to the currently-executed suggested effect from the execution period of the new suggested effect is small, and the new suggested effect is not executed, The suggestion effect can be executed over the execution period as originally determined. As described above, the gaming machine of the present configuration can adjust the execution period of the suggested effect in accordance with the difference between the non-execution period related to the currently-executed suggested effect and the execution period of the new suggested effect. It is easy to manage the execution period.

Further, in the above configuration, a specific suggestion effect is provided for the plurality of types of suggestion effects, and when the new suggestion effect selected by the selection unit is the specific suggestion effect, the switching determination unit includes: the determination of the switching, irrespective of the non-execution period of suggested effect of being executed, and performs.

  In this way, regardless of the non-execution period related to the suggestion effect being executed, for example, the specific suggestion effect is performed when the execution period of the specific suggestion effect is long, or when the execution period of the specific suggestion effect is short. It is possible to prevent the specific suggestion effect from being executed at first, so that it is easy to adjust the execution frequency of the specific suggestion effect.

As another means for solving the above-mentioned problems, the second invention is provided with a plurality of types of suggested effects suggesting a transition from a predetermined effect state to a specific effect state, selection means for selecting a suggestion effect to be executed from among the suggestions effect, and execution means for executing in effect device over been suggested effect selected by said selecting means execution period associated with each of the indicated effect, wherein A processing unit for storing information relating to a suggested effect in a storage area , wherein the execution is performed when the selecting unit selects a new suggested effect due to establishment of the predetermined condition during execution of the suggested effect. includes a switching determination unit for performing a decision to switch the suggestion effect in a new suggested directing it said, and at least a first storage area and second storage area as the storage area, Serial switching decision means, the decision of the changeover, have rows in accordance with the non-execution period of suggested effect of being executed, the processing means, the first storing information related to non-execution period suggestions directed in the running Stored in the area, and when it is determined to switch to the new suggestion effect, information on the execution period of the new suggestion effect is stored in the second storage area, and from the suggestion effect being executed. When switching to the new suggestion effect, information on the execution period of the new suggestion effect stored in the second storage region is stored in the first storage region, and the second storage region is cleared. It is characterized by the following.

  In this manner, similarly to the first invention, it is possible to make it difficult to determine the execution period of the suggested effect, and it is possible to provide a gaming machine in which the effect of the suggested effect is less likely to be impaired.

FIG. 3 is an external perspective view of the slot machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure showing the pattern arranged on the perimeter surface of a reel. FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of the slot machine. It is a figure for explaining a winning area determined by an internal lottery. FIG. 5 is a diagram for explaining a combination associated with a winning area in FIG. 4. It is a figure for explaining transition of a game state. It is a figure for explaining transition of an effect mode. It is a figure for explaining an outline of a precursor effect. It is a sign effect lottery table referred to by the main effect control unit shown in FIG. It is an execution period lottery table of an indication effect referred to by the main effect control unit. It is a flow chart which shows the processing procedure of a game. It is a flowchart of the 1st main effect control processing shown in FIG. It is a flowchart of the indication effect control process shown in FIG. 14 is a flowchart of a switching determination process shown in FIG. It is a flowchart of the game state transition processing shown in FIG. 16 is a flowchart of the RT2 control process shown in FIG. It is a flowchart of the sign effect switching control process shown in FIG. It is a flowchart of the 2nd main effect control processing shown in FIG. It is a flowchart of the sub-effect control processing in the sub-control processing unit. It is a flowchart of the effect mode shift processing in FIG. It is a figure showing signs that a sign effect is performed. It is a figure which shows the condition in which the precursor effect currently performed is switched to a new precursor effect in 2nd Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the condition in which the precursor effect currently performed is switched to a new precursor effect in 2nd Embodiment of this invention.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. As shown in FIG. 1, a slot machine S according to the first embodiment includes a housing 1, an upper door 2 attached to a front upper portion of the housing 1 so as to be openable and closable in a door shape, and a door at a lower front surface of the housing 1. It mainly includes a lower door 3 which is attached to be openable and closable.

  The upper door 2 has a lamp 4 for executing a light effect, a pair of speakers 5 for executing a sound effect, an effect display device (an effect device) 6 for executing a video or image effect, and a number of credited medals. There are provided a credit display 7 for displaying, a payout number display 8 for displaying the number of medals paid out to the player, and bet lamps 9a to 9c for displaying the number of medals inserted (bet) into the slot machine S. . A display window 10 made of a transparent material is provided at the center of the upper door 2, and a reel unit 30 described later is disposed inside the housing 1 corresponding to the display window 10.

  In the lower door 3, a medal slot 11 for inserting a medal into the slot machine S, a MAX bet button 12 and a single bet button 13 for inserting a credited medal into the slot machine S, and an slot into the slot machine S A settlement button 14 for adjusting the paid medals, a start lever 15 for rotating the left reel 30a, the middle reel 30b and the right reel 30c constituting the reel unit 30, and a stop for rotating the reels 30a to 30c, respectively. Are provided with a left stop button 16a, a middle stop button 16b, a right stop button 16c, a medal payout port 17 for paying out medals to the player, and a tray 18 for storing medals paid out from the medal payout port 17.

  The slot machine S includes a hopper unit 20 (see FIG. 3), a reel unit 30 (see FIG. 3), a power supply unit (not shown), and the like inside the housing 1.

  The hopper unit 20 has a storage tank (not shown) for storing medals inserted into the slot machine S, and a hopper drive motor (not shown) for paying out medals stored in this storage tank from the medal payout opening 17. are doing.

  The reel unit 30 has a left reel 30a, a middle reel 30b, and a right reel 30c, and each of the reels 30a to 30c is rotated by a stepping motor (not shown). The outer peripheral surface of each of the reels 30a to 30c is divided into 20 equal areas (20 frames) (see FIG. 2), and one symbol is arranged in each area. When the upper door 2 is in the closed state, the player can visually recognize the symbols through the display window 10, and in a state where each of the reels 30a to 30c is stopped, out of the twenty symbols arranged on one reel. Three consecutive symbols (upper symbol, middle symbol, and lower symbol) are displayed on the display window 10 so that the player can visually observe a total of nine symbols arranged in three rows and three columns.

  The display window 10 is provided with upper, middle, and lower stop positions at which the upper, middle, and lower symbols of each of the reels 30a to 30c stop, and an effective line combining the stop positions of each of the reels is provided. Is set. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 1, an effective line L1 is provided in the display window 10, and the effective line L1 is formed by a middle combination of the reels 30a to 30c. When a combination of symbols corresponding to a combination determined by an internal lottery described later, which is performed in response to an operation of the start lever 15 (game start operation), is stopped and displayed on the activated line L1, for example, a predetermined number of medals are played. Is paid out to the person.

  As shown in FIG. 2, a total of red 7, black BAR (bar), white BAR (bar), star, cherry, watermelon 1, watermelon 2, bell 1, bell 2, and replay is provided on the outer peripheral surface of each of the reels 30a to 30c. Ten kinds of symbols are arranged corresponding to each of symbol numbers 0 to 19. A plurality of types of combinations in which these symbol combinations are associated in advance are provided, and the plurality of types of combinations are provided with a CBB role as an opportunity to shift the gaming state to the CBB gaming state, and payout medals to the player by winning. It includes small wins (NML1 to 13) and replays (REP1 to 13) that enable the next game without depending on the insertion of a specified number of medals (see FIG. 5).

  The power supply unit includes a power switch (not shown) for turning on / off the power of the slot machine S, and a set value for changing a payout rate of the slot machine S (a ratio of the total payout to the total number of medals inserted). It has a setting key (not shown) and a setting change button (not shown). The slot machine S of this embodiment is provided with six stages of payout ratios, and these six stages of payout ratios are associated with set values of 1 to 6, respectively. The administrator of the game arcade can change between setting values 1 to 6 by operating setting keys, setting change buttons, and the like.

  Next, the respective control processing units constituting the slot machine S will be described with reference to FIG.

  The main control processing unit 100 is provided inside the housing 1 and includes a main CPU, a main ROM, and a main RAM. The main control processing unit 100 includes an inserted medal sensor 11a for detecting the passage of a medal inserted from the medal insertion slot 11, a MAX bet button 12, a single bet button 13, a settlement button 14, a start lever 15, and each stop button 16a. To c, other devices are connected, and the main CPU stores the signals in the main ROM based on the signals from these devices and the signals from the timer counter (not shown) being input to the main control processing unit 100. It reads various programs and executes various processes, and transmits commands to the sub-control processing unit 200 according to the results of the processes. The main RAM functions as a work area for data during processing by the main CPU.

  The sub control processing unit 200 includes a sub CPU, a sub ROM, and a sub RAM, and mainly controls each effect performed during the game. The sub-control processing unit 200 is connected to the main control processing unit 100 so as to be able to communicate in one direction from the main control processing unit 100 to the sub-control processing unit 200. The sub CPU reads out a program stored in the sub ROM based on a command or the like transmitted from the main control processing unit 100 and performs arithmetic processing. Based on the processing, the lamp 4, the pair of speakers 5, the effect It controls the display device 6 and the like. The sub RAM functions as a work area for data during the arithmetic processing of the sub CPU.

  The main ROM of the main control processing unit 100 stores start lever enabling means 101 for enabling the operation of the start lever 15, and based on the activated operation of the start lever 15 (signal from the start lever 15), Internal lottery means 102 for determining the success or failure by internal lottery, winning flag establishment means 103 for establishing a winning flag of the role when the role is won in the internal lottery, reel control means for controlling the rotation and stop of each of the reels 30a to 30c. 104, a medal payout unit 105 for paying out the number of medals associated in advance with the small combination when a symbol combination corresponding to the small combination (NML1 to 13) is displayed on the activated line and a winning is achieved, and a replay combination (REP1) When the combination of symbols corresponding to (13) is displayed on the activated line, the next game can be performed without depending on the insertion of the specified number of medals. The re-game state setting means 106 for setting a re-game state to be played, the game state being an RT1 game state (hereinafter, referred to as RT1), an RT2 game state (hereinafter, referred to as RT2), and an RT3 game state (hereinafter, referred to as RT3). ), A CBB game state (hereinafter, referred to as CBB), and a main effect control unit 130 for controlling a sub effect control unit 210 of the sub-control processing unit 200 described later. Have been.

  In the sub ROM of the sub control processing unit 200, a sub effect control unit 210 for controlling an effect mode (effect state) is constructed. The sub-effect control unit 210 is an effect mode transition unit 211 that shifts the effect mode between a plurality of effect modes based on a plurality of types of commands transmitted from the main effect control unit 130, and an effect according to the effect mode. Effect execution means 212 for controlling the effect display device 6 to execute.

  The plurality of effect modes include a non-ART mode and an ART mode. In the ART mode, an ART game that is more advantageous to the player than a normal game in the non-ART mode is performed. . The ART game is a game that combines the AT game and the RT game, and the AT game is a game in which the operation sequence of the stop switch is shown to the player to facilitate the acquisition of the medal, and the RT game is This refers to a game in which a replay is won with a high probability in an internal lottery.

  First, each means constructed in the main ROM of the main control processing unit 100 will be described. The start lever activation means 101 operates the start lever 15 when a specified number of medals are inserted into the slot machine S, or when the slot machine S is set to the re-game state by the re-game state setting means 106. Enable it. The internal lottery means 102 obtains a random number for internal lottery at the timing when the activated operation of the start lever 15 (game start operation) is performed, and obtains the obtained random number and the type of the current gaming state (RT1, RT2, RT3, CBB), one winning area is determined from a plurality of types of winning areas. Hereinafter, the winning area, the role associated with the winning area, and the transition of the gaming state will be described with reference to FIGS.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the winning areas include a non-winning area, a normal lip area, a seven-step lip area, a seven-step lip area, a cherry lip area, a weak watermelon area, a strong watermelon area, a chance area, RT2 transition areas 1 to 6, and RT3 transition areas 1 to 6 A total of 29 types of winning areas, ie, batting order bells 1 to 6, a common bell, and a CBB, are provided. In RT1, there is a possibility of winning in a winning area other than the 7 matching rips, the 7 lip, and the RT3 transition lip 1 to 6, and in the RT2, the winning area other than the 7 matching lip, the 7 lip, and the RT2 transition lip 1 to 6. In RT3, there is a possibility of winning in a non-winning, a winning area other than the RT2 transition lip 1 to 6, and the RT3 transition lip 1 to 6. Although illustration is omitted, in the CBB, all small wins are elected regardless of the result of the internal lottery, and the symbols corresponding to the small wins (NML1 to 13) rather than the replays (REP1 to 13) are displayed. Reel control is performed such that the combination is displayed prior to the active line L1. The "stroke order" shown in FIG. 4 is the operation order of the stop buttons 16a to 16c, and "stroke order 1" is the order of the left stop button 16a → the middle stop button 16b → the right stop button 16c. Similarly, “bat order 2” is left → right → middle order, “bat order 3” is middle → left → right order, “bat order 4” is middle → right → left order, and “bat order 5” is right → left → The middle order, “stroke order 6”, means right → middle → left order.

  Any one of REP1 to REP13 for setting the slot machine S to the replaying state is associated with the “normal lip” to “RT3 shift lip” of the winning area numbers 1 to 20 ( (Fig. 4). In addition, in the “hitting bells 1 to 6” of the winning area numbers 21 to 26 and the “common bell” of the winning area number 27, any one of NMLs 1 to 13 which pay out medals to the player by winning is provided. Roles are associated with each other (FIG. 4), and a CBB role that is a trigger for shifting to the CBB gaming state is associated with “CBB” of the winning area number 28 (FIG. 4).

  The REP1 is associated with the normal lip (FIG. 4), and when the normal lip is won by the internal lottery, a combination of the symbols corresponding to the REP1 regardless of the operation timing of the stop button and the operation order of the stop button (FIG. 4). 5, "Replay"-"Replay"-"Replay") are displayed on the activated line L1.

  Cherry lip is associated with REP11 and REP13 (FIG. 4), and when the cherry lip is won by the internal lottery, the operation timing of the stop button regardless of which order the stop button is operated. Of the symbol corresponding to REP11 (FIG. 5, "watermelon 1 or watermelon 2"-"cherry"-"bell 1 or bell 2") or the combination of symbols corresponding to REP13 (FIG. 5, "white BAR") -"Cherry"-"Replay") may be displayed on the active line L1. For example, when the cherry lip is won by the internal lottery, when the watermelon 2 corresponding to the symbol number 0 of the left reel 30a is in the middle stage of the left reel 30a, when the left stop button 16a is pressed down, the symbol number 19 is displayed. The corresponding cherry is displayed at the lower stage of the left reel 30a.

  Although a detailed description is omitted, if the stop button is operated in the batting order 5 or batting order 6 when the 7 matching rips are won by the internal lottery, a red 7 is displayed in the middle of each of the reels 30a to 30c according to the operation timing. A symbol can be displayed (FIGS. 4, 5). In addition, when a weak watermelon lip is won by the internal lottery, one of the watermelon 1 and the watermelon 2 is provided in each of the upper stage of the left reel 30a, the middle stage of the middle reel 30b, and the lower stage of the right reel 30c according to the operation timing of the stop button. When a strong watermelon lip is won by an internal lottery, the symbol of watermelon 1 or watermelon 2 is displayed on the upper row of each reel 30a to 30c according to the operation timing of the stop button. There is.

  REP1 and REP4 are associated with RT2 transition lip 1 (FIG. 4). If the stop button is operated in the batting order 1 regardless of the operation timing of the stop button when the RT2 shift lip 1 is won in the internal lottery, a symbol combination corresponding to REP4 (FIG. 5, “Replay”-“Replay”) "Bell 1 or Bell 2") is displayed on the activated line L1, and when the stop button is operated in a batting order other than the batting order 1, a symbol combination (FIG. 5) corresponding to REP1 is displayed on the activated line L1. Then, when the stop button is operated in the batting order 1 (correct batting order) when the internal lottery at RT1 wins the RT2 transition lip 1, the gaming state shifts from RT1 to RT2 (promotion), and the batting order other than the batting order 1 When the stop button is operated in the correct hit order, the game state is maintained at RT1. Although the detailed description of the RT2 transition lip 2 to 6 is omitted, as shown in FIG. 4, when any one of the RT2 transition lip 2 to 6 is won by the internal lottery at RT1, the batting order 2 to 6 respectively. When the stop button is operated in the (correct hit order), the game state shifts from RT1 to RT2, as in the case of the RT2 shift lip 1, and the stop button is operated in each of the hit orders other than the hit orders 2 to 6 (incorrect hit order). Then, the gaming state is maintained at RT1.

  REP1 and REP6 to REP8 are associated with the RT3 transition lip 1 (FIG. 4), and when the RT3 transition lip 1 is won by the internal lottery, the stop button is operated in the batting order 1 regardless of the operation timing of the stop button. Then, a combination of symbols corresponding to REP6 (FIG. 5, "Replay"-"Replay"-"Red 7 or watermelon 1 or watermelon 2") is displayed on the activated line L1, and the stop button is operated in a batting order other than batting order 1. Then, the symbol combination (FIG. 5) corresponding to REP7 or REP8 is displayed on the activated line L1. Then, when the stop button is operated in the batting order 1 (correct batting order) when the RT3 shift lip 1 is won in the internal lottery at RT2, the gaming state shifts from RT2 to RT3 (promotion), and any of the batting orders 2 to 6 is performed. When the stop button is operated (in the order of incorrect hits), the gaming state shifts from RT2 to RT1 (falls). Although the detailed description of the RT3 transition lip 2 to 6 is omitted, as shown in FIG. 4, when one of the RT3 transition lip 2 to 6 is won by the internal lottery in RT2, the batting order 2 to 6 ( When the stop button is operated in the correct hit order, the game state shifts from RT2 to RT3, as in the case of the RT3 shift lip 1, and when the respective RT3 shift lip 2 to 6 are won by the internal lottery in the RT2, the batting order respectively. When the stop button is operated in a batting order (incorrect batting order) other than 2 to 6 (correct batting order), the gaming state shifts from RT2 to RT1, similarly to the RT3 shift lip 1.

  NML1, NML3, NML4, NML6, NML9, NML10 and NML13 are associated with the batting order bell 1 (FIG. 4). If the stop button is operated in the batting order 1 (correct hit order) regardless of the operation timing of the stop button when the batting order bell 1 is won in the internal lottery, a combination of symbols corresponding to NML1 (FIG. 5, “Replay”) "Cherry"-"Replay") is displayed on the activated line L1, and when the stop button is operated in a batting order other than batting order 1 (incorrect batting order), any one of NML3, NML4, NML6, NML9, NML10 and NML13 is used. May be displayed. Here, as shown in FIG. 5, the number of payout medals associated with NML1 is set to 9, and the number of payout medals associated with the other small roles (NML2 to 13) is one. ing. For this reason, in order for NML1 that can acquire the most medals among the small wins associated with the batting order bell 1 to win, in order to win the batting order bell 1 in the internal lottery, the stop button is used in the batting order 1 (correct answer batting order). When the stop button is operated in a batting order other than batting order 1 (incorrect batting order), nine medals cannot be obtained. Also, when the batting order bell 1 was won in the internal lottery at RT2, the stop button was operated in any of batting orders 2 to 6 (incorrect batting order), and none of the small wins corresponding to batting order bell 1 was won. In this case, the game state shifts from RT2 to RT1 (falls). For example, if the stop button is operated in batting order 6 when the batting order bell 1 is won in the internal lottery in RT2, a combination of symbols corresponding to NML10, NML13 or BLK1 (see FIG. 5) may be displayed on the activated line L1. . At this time, if NML10 or NML13 wins due to the operation timing of the stop button, one medal is paid out and the gaming state is maintained at RT2, but if neither NML10 or NML13 wins, Then, the combination of symbols corresponding to BLK1 (FIG. 5) is displayed on the activated line L1 without paying out medals, the bell is spilled, and the gaming state shifts from RT2 to RT1 (FIGS. 4 and 6).

  Although a detailed description of the batting order bells 2 to 6 is omitted, a correct batting order in which a combination of symbols corresponding to NML1 is displayed on the activated line L1 is associated with each of the batting order bells 2 to 6 (for example, The correct batting order associated with batting order bell 2 is batting order 2). In the above-described ART mode and an ART preparation mode described later, when one of the batting order bells 1 to 6 is won by the internal lottery, the correct batting order associated with the winning batting order bell is displayed on the effect display device 6, and When the stop button is operated according to the display of the correct answer order, NML1 wins and nine medals are paid out.

  The common bell is associated with the NML1 (FIG. 4), and when the common bell is won by the internal lottery, a combination of symbols corresponding to the NML1 regardless of the operation timing of the stop button and the operation order of the stop button (FIG. 4). 5) is displayed on the active line L1.

  The CBB combination is associated with the CBB (FIG. 4), and when the CBB is won by the internal lottery, a combination of symbols corresponding to the CBB combination regardless of the operation timing of the stop button and the operation order of the stop button (FIG. 4). 5, "Replay"-"Bell 1 or Bell 2"-"Bell 1 or Bell 2") are displayed on the active line L1. As shown in FIG. 6, when the combination of symbols corresponding to the CBB combination is displayed on the activated line L1, the gaming state shifts to the CBB gaming state.

  Although illustration is omitted, the winning probability of the winning area related to the replaying game is different between RT1, RT2, and RT3. Specifically, in RT1 and RT2, the winning probability of the winning area related to the replay is set to about 1/7, and in RT3, the winning probability of the winning area related to the replay is reduced to about 1/3. Is set. That is, RT3 is a gaming state in which it is easier to win the winning area related to the replaying combination than RT1 and RT2, and is a gaming state in which the game can be advanced while suppressing the consumption of medals. In RT3, the effect mode may stay in the ART mode. In the ART mode, an ART game in which the correct answering order associated with each of the batting order bells 1 to 6 is notified to the player is performed. For this reason, the ART mode can be said to be an effect mode in which medals can be easily obtained and the game can be advanced while suppressing the consumption of medals.

  Referring back to FIG. 3, the winning flag establishment means 103 establishes a winning flag for the combination associated with the winning area determined by the internal lottery. If the winning flag established (set to ON) based on the internal lottery in the current game is a winning flag corresponding to a small winning combination or a re-gaming combination, the winning flag establishing means 103 sets these winning flags. Is set to OFF before the start of the next game so as not to carry over to the next game.

  In the present embodiment, when the CBB is won by the internal lottery, the combination of the symbols corresponding to the CBB combination is displayed on the activated line L1 regardless of the operation timing of the stop button and the operation sequence of the stop button. The flag is not carried over to the next game. It should be noted that a combination of symbols corresponding to the CBB combination may not be displayed on the activated line L1 according to the operation timing of the stop button. In this case, the winning flag of the CBB combination set to ON may be carried over to the next game, and the gaming state may shift from the non-CBB gaming state to the CBB internal gaming state.

  The reel control unit 104 starts the rotation of each of the reels 30a to 30c based on the game start operation, and accelerates the rotation of each of the reels 30a to 30c until the reels 30a to 30c rotate at a steady speed (about 80 rotations / minute). Thereafter, when each of the reels 30a to 30c reaches a normal rotation, the reel control means 104 maintains the rotation speed of each of the reels and enables the operation of all the stop buttons 16a to 16c.

  Further, in the non-CBB gaming state (RT1, RT2 or RT3), the reel control means 104 controls the rotation of the reel corresponding to the pressed stop button within 190 ms after the stop operation of each of the stop buttons 16a to 16c. Control to stop. Here, since the constant speed rotation of each of the reels 30a to 30c is about 80 times / minute, the time required for each rotation of each of the reels 30a to 30c under the constant speed is 60 s / about 80 times ≒ about 750 ms. Thus, the time required for one symbol to move by one frame (one area) is 750 ms / 21 symbols．35.7 ms. Therefore, the reel can be rotated by a maximum of four symbols (four frames) from the timing of pressing the corresponding stop button (five frames including the symbol displayed on the active line at the timing of pressing the stop button) ( (190ms / 35.7ms) -1 design 図 4 designs).

  On the other hand, during the CBB game state, the reel control unit 104 controls the rotation of one of the reels 30a to 30c within 75 ms from the time of the stop operation of the stop button corresponding to the one reel. Are controlled to be stopped within 190 ms from the stop operation of the stop button corresponding to the other reel. Therefore, the one reel can rotate by a maximum of one symbol (one frame) (two frames including the symbol displayed on the active line at the timing of pressing the stop button) from the timing of pressing the stop button. Can be rotated by a maximum of four symbols (four frames) from the timing of pressing the stop button.

  When a plurality of winning flags are simultaneously established, the reel control unit 104 determines whether or not four frames have elapsed from the timing of pressing the stop button in the non-CBB gaming state, and within four frames from the timing of pressing the stop button in the CBB gaming state. Within the range of one frame, the number of medals to be paid out which controls the reels so that a combination of symbols corresponding to the prize having the largest number of medals to be paid out among the respective winnings corresponding to the plurality of established winning flags is displayed on the activated line. The reels are displayed such that the combination of the symbols corresponding to the combination is displayed on the activated line L1 such that the number of the combinations of the symbols corresponding to each combination corresponding to the priority control and the plurality of established winning flags is maximized. The number priority control to be controlled and the combination of the symbols corresponding to the small winning combinations are given priority over the combination of the symbols corresponding to the replaying combinations in the activated line L1. Priority control for controlling reels in the CBB gaming state to be displayed, logic calculation for searching for a symbol having the highest pull-in priority, and / or a stop control table (not shown) previously stored in the main ROM. Based on the reference, the symbol with the highest priority among the combinations of symbols corresponding to the winning flag that has been established is drawn in (pull-in control), and the winning flag other than the established winning flag is played. Is kicked off (e.g., kicking-off control) so that the symbol combination associated with is not displayed on the activated line, and the reel corresponding to each stop button is stopped.

  As shown in FIG. 6, the gaming state transition means 107 associates each of the RT2 transition lips 1 to 6 when one of the RT2 transition lip 1 to 6 is won by the internal lottery at RT1. When the stop button is operated in the correct hit order, the game state is shifted from RT1 to RT2, and when the stop button is operated in the incorrect hit order, the game state is maintained at RT1. In addition, when any one of the RT3 transition lip 1 to RT6 has been won by the internal lottery in RT2, the gaming state transition unit 107 determines the correct answer hitting order associated with each of the RT3 transition lip 1 to 6. When the stop button is operated, the game state is shifted from RT2 to RT3, and when the stop button is operated in an incorrect hit order, the game state is shifted from RT2 to RT1. Further, the game state transition means 107 changes the game state when the stop button is operated in an incorrect batting order and a "bell spillover" occurs when one of the batting order bells among the batting order bells 1 to 6 is won in the internal lottery at RT2. When the game is shifted from RT2 to RT1 and one of the batting order bells among the batting order bells 1 to 6 is won in the internal lottery at RT3, the stop button is operated in an incorrect batting order and the state becomes "bell spillover", and the gaming state is changed from RT3. Move to RT1.

  Further, in any of the game states of RT1 to RT3, when the combination of symbols corresponding to the CBB combination is displayed on the activated line L1, the game state transition means 107 shifts the game state to the CBB game state, and the CBB game state When the total number of paid-out medals reaches a predetermined number (for example, 14), the gaming state is shifted to a gaming state before shifting to the CBB gaming state (hereinafter, referred to as a non-CBB gaming state). For example, when the player wins the CBB in the internal lottery at RT1 and the combination of symbols corresponding to the CBB combination is displayed on the activated line L1, the gaming state transition means 107 transitions the gaming state from RT1 to the CBB gaming state, and When the total number of paid-out medals reaches a predetermined number in the gaming state, the gaming state is again shifted to the original RT1 (non-CBB gaming state).

  As described above, in the present embodiment, an internal lottery for deciding whether or not a plurality of types of winning combinations are performed based on the operation of the start lever 15 (game start operation) under insertion of a specified number of medals is performed, and each of the reels 30a to 30a is determined. One game is performed by starting the rotation of c and stopping the rotation of each of the reels 30a to 30c based on the operation of the activated stop buttons 16a to 16c and the result of the internal lottery. The main effect control unit 130 built in the main ROM of the main control processing unit 100 transmits a plurality of types of commands to the sub control processing unit 200 during one game, and 200 is configured to control the effect mode (effect state) by receiving a plurality of types of commands transmitted by the main effect control unit 130. Hereinafter, an outline of the effect mode will be described.

  As shown in FIG. 7, the effect mode includes an ART mode in which an ART game is performed, a non-ART mode in which an ART game is not performed, and an ART preparation mode in which preparations are made to transition from the non-ART mode to the ART mode. The non-ART mode is composed of a normal mode and a CZ mode. In the non-ART mode, a lottery (hereinafter referred to as an ART lottery) is performed as to whether or not to give the ART game to the player as a privilege. When the player wins the ART lottery, the production mode changes from the non-ART mode to the ART preparation mode. After the shift, the mode shifts to the ART mode. When the ART game is performed a predetermined number of times (for example, 50 times) in the ART mode, the ART mode ends, and the effect mode shifts to the non-ART mode again.

  In general, when a player first sits in front of the slot machine S and starts a game, the effect mode is in the normal mode, and in the normal mode, a lottery is performed to determine whether to shift the effect mode to the CZ mode. (Hereinafter referred to as CZ transfer lottery). When this CZ shift lottery is won, the effect mode shifts to the CZ mode, and the above-mentioned ART lottery is performed in the CZ mode. Therefore, in order for the player to play the ART game, it is necessary to first win the CZ shift lottery and shift the effect mode to the CZ mode.

  In the present embodiment, an indication effect (suggested effect) indicating a shift from the normal mode (predetermined effect state) to the CZ mode (specific effect state) is executed on the effect display device 6 over a plurality of games. . The precursor effect is a main predictor effect (final precursors A to C) executed when the result of the CZ transition lottery is a hit, and a fake precursor effect performed when the result of the CZ transition lottery is lost. (Fake A to C) are provided, and in the present indication effect, the winning of the CZ shift lottery is finally notified, and in the fake indication effect, the non-winning of the CZ shift lottery is finally notified. Here, the outline of the indication effect will be described with reference to FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 8 (a), the precursor effect is provided with three types of precursor effects A to C, and the execution period of the precursor effect A is composed of any of six, eight, or ten games, The execution period of the sign effect B is constituted by any of 10 to 15 games, and the execution period of the sign effect C is constituted by any of 15 to 20 games. In the following, the effect contents and the like of the representative precursor effect A will be described.

  The precursor effect A has a story content that indicates whether or not the predetermined character can achieve the purpose G, which is the predetermined purpose, and the precursor effect A includes CZ by achieving the purpose G. A precursor A for notifying the winning of the transfer lottery and a fake A for notifying the non-winning of the CZ transfer lottery when the objective G is not achieved are provided. The precursor effect A is composed of a plurality of chapters having relevance in the progress of the effect, and the execution period of each chapter is a period in which one game is executed.

  As shown in FIG. 8 (b), the precursor effect A, which is composed of a game whose execution period is six times, is composed of a total of six chapters from chapters 1 to 6, and the story is composed of first and second chapters. Character A appears in Chapter 2, character B appears in Chapters 3 and 4, and characters A and B appear in Chapters 5 and 6. At the end of the sixth chapter, the final effect is performed to determine whether or not the characters A and B achieve the purpose G. The goal A is achieved in the precursor A, and the goal G is not achieved in the fake A. . It should be noted that the description of the sign effect A (FIG. 8 (c)) in which the execution period is composed of eight games and the sign effect A (FIG. 8 (d)) in which the execution period is composed of 10 games is omitted. However, in the present embodiment, as will be described later, the longer the execution period of the indication effect A, the higher the expectation of winning in the CZ shift lottery.

  By the way, the fact that the fake precursor effect is being executed means that the CZ shift lottery has not yet been won, but in the present embodiment, the CZ shift lottery is performed during the execution of the fake precursor effect, and this CZ shift lottery is performed. , A new indication effect is selected in accordance with the success or failure, and a determination is made as to whether or not to execute the selected new indication effect. Hereinafter, the main effect control unit 130 that performs a process related to the CZ shift lottery and the sign effect will be described.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the main effect control unit 130 performs a CZ shift lottery means 131 for performing a CZ shift lottery to determine whether to shift the effect mode from the normal mode to the CZ mode, and a precursor in accordance with the result of the CZ shift lottery. The indication effect determination means 132 which determines whether or not to execute the effect by lottery (hereinafter referred to as indication effect determination lottery), and the execution of the indication effect is determined by the indication effect determination means 132 (predetermined condition is satisfied). In this case, an indication effect selection means (selection means) 133 for selecting one indication effect from among a plurality of types of indication effects by lottery (hereinafter referred to as indication effect selection lottery) and an indication effect selection means 133 are selected. Execution period lottery means 134 for determining the execution period of the sign effect by lottery (hereinafter referred to as execution period lottery), and sign effect selection means 133 during execution of the fake sign effect. Therefore, when a new indication effect is selected, a switching determination unit 135 that determines whether to switch the running fake indication effect to the new indication effect, and whether to give the ART game as a privilege to the player. ART lottery means 136 for performing such ART lottery.

  The CZ shift lottery means 131 performs a CZ shift lottery according to the winning area determined by the internal lottery. Although not shown, the winning probability of the CZ transition lottery is associated with each winning area, and the winning probability of the CZ transition lottery is 20% for "Cherry Lip", 30% for "Weak Watermelon", and "Chance". "Lip" is associated with 40%, and "Strong watermelon" is associated with 50%. As described above, the winning area determined by the internal lottery can indicate the result of the CZ winning / losing lottery.

  The predictive effect determination means 132 determines that the predictive effect is always executed when the result of the CZ shift lottery is a hit, and executes the predictive effect with a probability of 1/2 when the result of the CZ shift lottery is lost. To determine.

  The sign effect selection means 133 performs a sign effect selection lottery with reference to the sign effect lottery table (FIG. 9). As shown in FIG. 9, the precursor effect lottery table is referred to when the result of the CZ shift lottery is lost (FIG. 9A), and is referred to when the result of the CZ shift lottery is successful. And an indication effect lottery table (FIG. 9 (b)), where each indication effect type is associated with a selection probability.

  As shown in FIG. 9A, the selection probabilities of the sign effect A (fake A), the sign effect B (fake B), and the sign effect C (fake C) are set to 50%, 35%, and 15%, respectively. As shown in FIG. 9B, the selection probabilities of the sign effect A (the sign A), the sign effect B (the sign B), and the sign effect C (the sign C) are 15%, 35%, Each is set to 50%. For this reason, the execution of the precursor effect A suggests to the player that the result of the CZ transition lottery is likely to be a loss, and the execution of the precursor effect C is likely to be the result of the CZ transition lottery. Can be suggested to the player.

  The execution period lottery means 134 determines the execution period of the precursor effect with reference to the execution period lottery table (FIG. 10). FIG. 10A is a table that is referred to when the result of the CZ shift lottery is a loss and the precursor effect A (fake A) is selected by the precursor effect selection lottery, and FIG. Is a table that is referred to when the result of the CZ shift lottery is a hit and the precursor effect A (this precursor A) is selected by the precursor effect selection lottery. The execution period lottery table that is referred to when the indication effect B or the indication effect C is selected by the indication effect selection lottery is almost the same as the configuration in FIGS. Omitted.

  As shown in FIG. 10A, a selection probability of 50% is associated with the number of games played six times, a selection probability of 30% is associated with the number of games played eight times, and a selection probability of 20% is associated with the number of games played ten times. Therefore, it can be said that a short execution period is easily selected as the execution period of the fake A selected when the result of the CZ shift lottery is a loss. Also, as shown in FIG. 10B, a selection probability of 20% corresponds to the number of games played six times, a selection probability of 30% corresponds to the number of games played eight times, and a selection probability of 50% corresponds to the number of games played ten times. Therefore, it can be said that a long execution period is easily selected as the execution period of the precursor A selected when the result of the CZ shift lottery is a hit. Therefore, during the execution period of the indication effect A, the result of the CZ shift lottery can be suggested to the player.

  The switching determination unit 135 determines whether to switch the running indication effect to a new indication effect according to the execution period of the new indication effect. Specifically, when a new precursor effect is selected by the precursor effect selection lottery during the execution of the fake precursor effect (fake A to C), whether or not to switch the fake precursor effect being executed to a new precursor effect is performed. (Hereinafter referred to as a switch decision) is determined according to the difference between the unexecuted period that has not been executed yet and the newly selected precursor effect execution period in the execution period of the fake precursor effect that is being executed. Do it.

  For example, if the player wins the CZ shift lottery during the execution of the fake A (the precursor effect A), and the execution of the precursor effect is determined based on the winning of the CZ shift lottery (the predetermined condition is satisfied), the precursor effect selection lottery is performed. It is assumed that the foreboding B (foreboding effect B) is selected. At this time, if the unexecuted period of the fake A is two games, and the execution period of the new precursor B is determined to be 20 games by the execution period lottery, the switching determination unit 135 determines that the new book If the numerical value obtained by subtracting the unexecuted period (two times) of the currently executed fake A from the execution period (20 times) of the precursor B is “12” or more, the currently executed fake A is added to the new book. It is determined to switch to the precursor B (see FIG. 21). In the present embodiment, if it is determined in the switching decision that the ongoing sign effect is to be switched to a new sign effect, the execution of the new sign effect is performed after the end of the ongoing sign effect. Is started, that is, the running sign effect is stopped in the middle of the execution, and the execution of the new sign effect is not started.

  The main effect control unit 130 performs a normal mode command, a CZ mode command, an ART preparation mode command, an ART mode command, a winning area command, a sign effect start command, a sign effect switch command, and a medal insertion command during one game. And the like are transmitted to the sub-control processing unit 200. Note that the sub-control processing unit 200 shifts the effect mode by receiving a plurality of types of commands transmitted by the main effect control unit 130, and causes the effect display device 6 to execute an indication effect.

  Next, a processing procedure of a game according to the slot machine S of the embodiment will be described with reference to flowcharts of FIGS.

(Steps S1 to S7)
As shown in FIG. 11, when a predetermined number of medals are inserted (bet) into the slot machine S (S1), a medal insertion command is transmitted to the sub control processing unit 200 (S2), and the operation of the start lever 15 is enabled. (S3). When the operation of the start lever 15 (game start operation) is performed (S4), an internal lottery is performed (S5). When a winning area is determined by the internal lottery, a winning flag corresponding to the winning area is turned ON. It is set (S6). In addition, based on the game start operation in step S4, the reels 30a to 30c are simultaneously rotated (S7).

(Step S100)
Next, a first main effect control process is performed by the main effect control unit 130. In this process, various processes are performed, such as transmitting a winning area command including information on the winning flag currently set to ON (information on the winning area determined by the internal lottery) to the sub-control processing unit 200. Will be The first main effect control process will be described later in detail.

(Steps S8, S9)
Next, when all the reels have reached the normal rotation, the operation of all the stop buttons is activated (S8), and the corresponding reels are stopped based on the operations of the activated stop buttons 16a to 16c (S8). S9).

(Step S10)
Next, a game result determination process is performed to determine whether or not a symbol combination related to a winning combination corresponding to the established winning flag is displayed on the activated line L1, and step S11, step S12, and the like are performed according to the determination process. Is performed.

(Steps S11 and S12)
In the game result determination processing (S10), when it is determined that a combination of symbols corresponding to the small winning combinations (NML1 to 13) is displayed on the activated line L1 and the winning is determined, it is associated with the winning winning combination in advance. If the determined number of medals is paid out to the player (S11) and it is determined that a combination of symbols corresponding to the replaying combinations (REP1 to REP13) is displayed on the activated line L1, the slot machine S is activated. A replaying state is set (S12).

(Step S200)
Next, a game state transition process is performed based on the game result determination process (S10) and the like. In this process, a process of shifting the gaming state among RT1, RT2, RT3, and CBB is performed. This game state transition processing will be described later in detail.

(Step S13)
Next, the winning flag set to ON in step S6 is set to OFF. In the present embodiment, the combination of the symbols corresponding to the CBB combination is displayed on the activated line L1 regardless of the operation timing of the stop button and the operation order of the stop button. Therefore, the winning flag corresponding to the CBB combination is turned on. If the winning flag corresponding to the CBB combination is set ON in step S6 without being carried over to the next game while being set, the winning flag of the CBB combination is set OFF in this step.

(Step S300)
Next, the main effect control unit 130 performs a sign effect switching control process. In this process, processing such as switching the running indication effect to a new indication effect is performed. The sign effect switching control process will be described later in detail.

(Step S400)
Next, a second main effect control process for controlling the transition of the effect mode is performed. This processing will be described later in detail.

  Next, the first main effect control process will be described below with reference to FIG.

(Step S101)
First, the main effect control unit 130 transmits a winning area command including the information of the winning flag set to ON to the sub control processing unit 200, and proceeds to step S102.

(Step S102)
Next, main effect control section 130 determines whether or not a normal mode flag indicating that the effect mode is staying in the normal mode is ON. At this time, when it is determined that the normal mode flag is ON, the process proceeds to step S103, and when it is determined that the normal mode flag is OFF, the process proceeds to step S105.

(Step S103)
Next, the main effect control unit 130 determines whether or not the present sign effects (actual signs A to C) to be executed when the result of the CZ shift lottery is a win. At this time, if the present indication effect is being executed, the first main effect control process is ended. If the present indication effect is not being executed, the process proceeds to step S104. In addition, the information of the running sign effect and the information of the unexecuted period related to the running sign effect are stored in the first storage area 140, and the main effect control unit 130 determines whether the sign effect is being executed. It is determined whether or not the information of the present indication effect is stored in the first storage area 140. In other words, when the information of the sign effect is stored in the first storage area 140, it is determined that the sign effect is being executed, and when the information of the sign effect is not stored in the first storage area 140. It is determined that the precursor effect is not being executed.

(Steps S104 and S120)
Next, the CZ lottery means 131 performs a CZ shift lottery (step S104), and after that, the main effect control unit 130 performs a sign effect control process (step S120). The sign effect control process will be described below with reference to FIG.

(Steps S121, S122)
First, the predictive effect determination means 132 determines whether or not to execute the predictive effect by a predictive effect determination lottery (S121). If the result of the predictive effect determination lottery is lost (No in S122), the predictive effect control process is performed. Is ended, and if the result of the indication effect determination lottery is a hit (Yes in S122), the process proceeds to step S123.

(Steps S123 to S126)
Next, the main effect control unit 130 determines whether or not the result of the CZ lottery performed in step S104 is a hit (S123). If the result of the CZ lottery is a hit (Yes in S123), the CZ mode is performed. The standby flag is set to ON (S124), and the sign effect selection means 133 selects the sign effect by lottery with reference to the sign effect lottery table (FIG. 9B) (S125). On the other hand, when the result of the CZ lottery is "Loss" (No in S123), the indication effect selection means 133 selects the fake indication effect by lottery with reference to the fake indication effect lottery table (FIG. 9A) (S126). ).

(Step S127)
Next, the execution period lottery means 134 determines the execution period of the precursor effect selected in step S125 or S126 by lottery with reference to the execution period lottery table of the precursor effect. For example, when the indication effect A is selected in step S125, the execution period lottery means 134 determines the execution period by referring to the execution period lottery table of the indication effect A (FIG. 10B).

(Steps S128 to S130)
Next, the main effect control unit 130 determines whether or not the fake precursor effect is being executed (S128). At this time, if it is determined that the fake precursor effect is not being executed (if the fake precursor effect information is not stored in the first storage area 140 provided in the main RAM of the main control processing unit 100), step The information of the type of the indication effect selected in S125 or S126 and the information of the execution period determined in S127 are stored in the first storage area 140 (S129). Then, the main effect control unit 130 transmits to the sub-control processing unit 200 a precursor effect start command including information on the type of the precursor effect and the execution period stored in the first storage area 140 in step S129 (S130). The effect control processing ends.

(Step S140)
If Yes in step S128, that is, if the fake precursor effect is being executed (the information of the fake precursor effect is stored in the first storage area 140), the process proceeds to step S140, and the switching determination means 135 performs a sign effect switching decision process. This processing will be described below with reference to FIG.

(Steps S141 and S142)
First, the switching determination unit 135 confirms an unexecuted period related to an ongoing indication effect, that is, an unexecuted period stored in the first storage area 140 (hereinafter, referred to as an unexecuted period T1) (S141). At the same time, the execution period of the new indication effect determined in step S127 (hereinafter, referred to as execution period T2) is confirmed (S142).

(Step S143)
Next, the switching determination unit 135 calculates a numerical value (hereinafter, referred to as a difference in the switching determination process) obtained by subtracting the unexecuted period T1 related to the currently-executed indication effect from the execution period T2 of the new indication effect. It is determined whether it is 12 or more. At this time, if the difference in the switching determination process is 12 or more (Yes in S143), the switching determination unit 135 determines to switch the currently-running sign effect to a new sign effect (S144), and determines the switch. The process ends. On the other hand, if the difference in the switching determination process is less than 12, the switching determination unit 135 determines not to switch the running indication effect to a new indication effect (S145), and ends the switching determination process.

(Steps S131 and S132)
Returning to FIG. 13, in step S131, the main effect control unit 130 determines whether or not to switch the fake precursor effect being executed to a new precursor effect in the determination of the switching. At this time, if it is determined to switch, the main control processing unit stores the information of the new predictive effect type selected in step S125 or step S126 and the execution period of the new predictive effect determined in step S127. The information is stored in the second storage area 141 constructed in the main RAM 100 (S132), and the indication effect control process ends. On the other hand, when it is determined that the fake omen effect being executed is not switched to the new omen effect, the omen effect control process is performed without storing the information of the new omen effect and the execution period in the second storage area 141. To end.

(Step S105)
Returning to FIG. 12, if No in step S102, that is, if the normal mode flag is OFF, in step S105, the main effect control unit 130 determines that the effect mode is in the CZ mode. It is determined whether or not the mode flag is ON. At this time, if the CZ mode flag is ON, the process proceeds to step S106, and if the CZ mode flag is OFF, the process proceeds to step S110.

(Steps S106 to S109)
Next, the ART lottery means 136 performs an ART lottery (S106), and if the ART lottery is not won (No in S107), ends the first main effect control process. On the other hand, when the ART lottery is won (Yes in S107), the ART preparation mode standby flag is set ON (S108), and the CZ mode flag is set OFF (S109), and the first main effect control process is performed. finish. When the ART lottery is won, the main effect control unit 130 stores, for example, information on the number of ART games “50” in the ART game number storage area 142 constructed in the main RAM of the main control processing unit 100.

(Step S110)
Next, if No in step S105, that is, if the CZ mode flag is OFF, in this step, the main effect control unit 130 sets the ART mode flag indicating that the effect mode is staying in the ART mode to ON. It is determined whether or not there is. If the ART mode flag is OFF, the first main effect control process ends, and if the ART mode flag is ON, the process proceeds to step S111.

(Steps S111 to S114)
Next, the main effect control unit 130 subtracts “1” from the information on the number of ART games stored in the ART game number storage area 142 (S111), and the ART game stored in the ART game number storage area 142. It is determined whether the information on the number of times is “0” (S112). At this time, if the information on the number of ART games is not “0”, the first main effect control process is terminated, and if the information on the number of ART games is “0”, the normal mode standby flag is turned ON ( At the same time as S113, the ART mode flag is set to OFF (S114), and the first main effect control process ends.

  Next, the game state process (S200) will be described below with reference to FIG.

(Step S201)
First, the gaming state transition means 107 determines whether or not the current gaming state is RT1, and if not, proceeds to step S203. If it is RT1, proceeds to step S202 to perform RT1 control processing. I do.

(Step S202)
Although illustration is omitted for the RT1 control processing, first, the gaming state transition unit 107 determines whether or not the RT2 transition lip has been won in the internal lottery in step S5. The control processing ends. On the other hand, when the player has won the RT2 shift lip, it is determined whether or not the stop button has been operated in the correct answer hit order related to the RT2 shift lip that has been won in the internal lottery in step S5. When the stop button is operated, the game state is shifted to RT2. If the stop button has not been operated in the correct hit order for the RT2 transition lip, RT1 is maintained and the RT1 control process ends.

(Step S203)
Next, the gaming state transition means 107 determines whether or not the current gaming state is RT2, and if not, proceeds to step S204. If it is RT2, proceeds to step S210 to perform RT2 control. Perform processing. Hereinafter, the RT2 control process will be described with reference to FIG.

(Step S211)
First, the gaming state transition means 107 determines whether or not the RT3 transition lip has been won in the internal lottery in step S5. If the RT3 transition lip has been won, the process proceeds to step S212, and the RT3 transition lip is executed. If not, the process moves to step S217.

(Steps S212 to S213)
Next, the game state shifting means 107 determines whether or not the stop button has been operated in the correct hit order related to the RT3 shift lip won in the internal lottery in step S5 (S212). If the stop button has been operated in the correct answer hitting order relating to the RT3 shift lip, the game state is shifted to RT3 (S213). If the stop button has not been operated in the correct answer hitting order relating to the RT3 shift lip, the process proceeds to step S219. Transfer processing.

(Steps S214 to S216)
Next, the game state transition means 107 determines whether or not the ART preparation mode flag is set to ON (S214). If the ART preparation mode flag is not set to ON, the RT2 control processing ends. If the ART preparation mode flag is set to ON, the ART mode standby flag is set to ON (S215), and the ART preparation mode flag is set to OFF (S216), thereby terminating the RT2 control process.

(Steps S217 to S218)
In the case of No in step S211, that is, when the RT3 transition lip has not been won, the gaming state transition means 107 determines whether or not any of the batting order bells 1 to 6 has been won in the internal lottery in step S5. A determination is made (S217). If the batting order bell has not been won, the RT2 control process is terminated. If the batting order bell has been won, one of the small wins associated with the batting order bell won by the internal lottery in step S5. It is determined whether a prize has been won (S218). At this time, if none of the small wins corresponding to the batting order bell has won (bell spill), the process proceeds to step S219. If the small winning hand corresponding to the batting order bell has won, RT2 is set. The RT2 control process is terminated while maintaining.

(Step S219)
In the case of No in step S212 or the case of No in step S218, that is, when the player has won the RT3 shift lip in the internal lottery but the stop button has not been operated in the correct answering order related to the RT3 shift lip, or If the winning combination has not been won for the small win corresponding to the batting order bell (in the case of a bell spill), the game state is shifted from RT2 to RT1, and the RT2 control process is terminated.

(Step S204)
Referring back to FIG. 15, if No in step S203, that is, if the gaming states are not RT1 and RT2, in this step, the gaming state transition unit 107 determines whether the gaming state is RT3. At this time, if the gaming state is RT3, the process proceeds to step S205 to perform the RT3 control process. If the gaming state is not RT3, that is, if the gaming state is CBB, the process proceeds to step S206 to perform the CBB control process. Do.

(Step S205)
Although illustration is omitted for the RT3 control processing, first, the gaming state transition means 107 determines whether or not one of the batting order bells 1 to 6 has been won in the internal lottery in step S5, and determines any of the batting order bells 1 to 6. If not, the RT3 control process ends. On the other hand, if any of the batting order bells 1 to 6 has been won, it is determined whether or not the small win corresponding to the batting order bell has won, and the small win corresponding to the batting order bell has won. In this case, the RT3 control process is terminated, and if the small win corresponding to the batting order bell has not been won (bell spill), the gaming state is shifted to RT1, and the RT3 control process is terminated.

(Step S206)
Although the illustration of the CBB control process is omitted, first, the gaming state transition unit 107 determines that the total number of tokens paid out during the CBB gaming state is a predetermined number (for example, 14) due to the token being paid out to the player in step S11. Is determined. At this time, when the total number of medal payouts reaches the predetermined number, the game state is shifted to the game state before the shift to the CBB game state, and the CBB control process is ended, and the total number of medal payouts reaches the predetermined number. If not, the CBB control state is maintained and the CBB control process is terminated.

  Next, the sign effect switching control process (S300) will be described below with reference to FIG.

(Steps S301 to S302)
First, the main effect control unit 130 determines whether or not the non-execution period T1 stored in the first storage area 140 is equal to or longer than “1”. Is "0", the indication effect switching control process ends. On the other hand, if the unexecuted period T1 is equal to or longer than “1”, that is, if the indication effect is being executed, the process proceeds to step S302, and the process proceeds from the unexecuted period T1 stored in the first storage area 140 to “ 1 is subtracted (S302).

(Steps S303 to S304)
Next, the main effect control unit 130 determines whether or not the non-execution period T1 stored in the first storage area 140 is “0” (S303), and determines whether the non-execution period T1 is not “0”. On the other hand, if the unexecuted period T1 is "0" while the indication effect switching process is ended, the process proceeds to step S304 to clear the indication effect information stored in the first storage area 140 ( S304).

(Step S305)
Next, the main effect control unit 130 determines whether or not new indication effect information is stored in the second storage area 141 (S305). If the new indication effect information is not stored, The indication effect switching control process ends. In this case, in the case of No in this step, the information of the indication effect is not stored in any of the first storage area 140 and the second storage area 141, and the indication effect is completed after the indication effect in the current game. The mode shifts to the CZ mode or the normal mode. On the other hand, if new indication effect information is stored in the second storage area 141, the process proceeds to step S306.

(Steps S306 and S307)
Next, the main effect control unit 130 stores the information of the new precursor effect stored in the second storage area 141 in the first storage area 140 and the new precursor information stored in the second storage area 141. The effect information is cleared (S306). In other words, the sign effect being executed in this step is switched to a new sign effect, and a new sign effect is executed on the effect display device 6 from the next game. Then, in step S307, the main effect control unit 130 transmits an indication effect switching command including new indication effect information to the sub-control processing unit 200, and ends the indication effect switching control process.

  Next, the second main effect control process (S400) will be described below with reference to FIG.

(Steps S401 to S404)
When the normal mode standby flag is ON (Yes in S401), the main effect control unit 130 first sets the normal mode flag to ON (S402), and transmits a normal mode command to the sub control processing unit 200. (S403). After that, the normal mode standby flag is set to OFF (S404), and the second main effect control process ends.

(Steps S405 to S409)
When the CZ mode standby flag is ON (Yes in S405), the main effect control unit 130 first determines whether or not the execution period of the precursor effect has ended, and the execution period of the precursor effect has ended. If not, the second main effect control process ends. On the other hand, when the execution period of the indication effect has ended, the CZ mode flag is set to ON (S407), and the CZ mode command is transmitted to the sub control processing unit 200 (S408). After this, the CZ mode standby flag is set to OFF (S409), and the second main effect control process ends.

(Steps S410 to S413)
When the ART preparation mode standby flag is ON (Yes in S410), the main effect control unit 130 sets the ART preparation mode flag to ON (S411), and transmits an ART preparation mode command to the sub control processing unit 200. (S412). After that, the ART preparation mode standby flag is set to OFF (S413), and the second main effect control process ends.

(Steps S414 to S417)
The main effect control unit 130 determines whether the ART mode standby flag is ON (S414), and ends the second main effect control process if the ART mode standby flag is not ON. On the other hand, when the ART mode standby flag is ON, the ART mode flag is set ON (S415), and the ART mode command is transmitted to the sub-control processing unit 200 (S416). After that, the ART mode standby flag is set to OFF (S417), and the second main effect control process ends.

  Next, a procedure of a sub-effect control process performed by the sub-control processing unit 200 will be described with reference to flowcharts of FIGS.

(Steps S501 to S508)
When receiving the normal mode command (Yes in S501), sub effect control section 210 sets the sub normal mode standby flag to ON (S502), and ends the sub effect control process. In addition, when the sub effect control unit 210 has received the CZ mode command (Yes in S503), the sub effect control unit 210 sets the sub CZ mode standby flag to ON (S504) and ends the sub effect control process. Similarly, when the sub effect control unit 210 has received the ART preparation mode command (Yes in S505), it sets the sub ART preparation mode standby flag to ON (S506) and receives the ART mode command. If (Yes in S507), the sub-ART mode standby flag is set to ON (S508), and the sub-effect control process is terminated.

(Step S509)
Next, the sub effect control unit 210 determines whether or not a winning area command from the main control processing unit 100 has been received. If the winning area command has not been received, the process proceeds to step S511. On the other hand, if the winning area command has been received, the process proceeds to step S510 to perform a batting order effect control process.

(Step S510)
Although the batting order effect control process is not shown, the effect executing means 212 first determines whether the vehicle is in the ART preparation mode or the ART mode, and determines whether it is not in the ART preparation mode or the ART mode. Ends the batting order effect control process, and in either the ART preparation mode or the ART mode, checks the type of the information of the winning area included in the winning area command, and checks the type of the information of the winning area. Is controlled so that the batting order effect is executed by the effect display device 6 or the like.

  For example, when the gaming state is RT1, the effect mode is the ART preparation mode, and a winning area command including any information of the RT2 transition lip or the batting order bell (batting order bells 1 to 6) is received, the winning is determined. A batting order effect in the correct batting order corresponding to the area information is executed. Further, for example, when the gaming state is RT2, the effect mode is the ART preparation mode, and a winning area command including any information of the RT3 transition lip or the batting order bell (batting order bells 1 to 6) is received, A batting order effect of the correct batting order corresponding to the information of the hit selection area is executed.

(Steps S511 and S512)
Next, the sub-effect control unit 210 determines whether or not the indication effect start command from the main control processing unit 100 has been received (S511). If the indication effect start command has been received, the indication effect start command The indication display device 6 starts the execution of the indication effect based on the information on the type of the indication effect and the information on the execution period of the indication effect included in the step (S512).

(Steps S513 and S514)
Next, the sub-effect control unit 210 determines whether or not the indication effect switching command from the main control processing unit 100 has been received (S513), and if the indication effect switching command has been received, the indication effect switching command. The execution of the new indication effect is started by the effect display device 6 based on the information on the type of the new indication effect and the information on the execution period of the new indication effect included in (1) (S514). The manner in which the currently-running sign effect is switched to a new sign effect will be described later in detail.

(Step S515)
The sub effect control unit 210 determines whether or not a medal insertion command has been received from the main control processing unit 100. If the medal insertion command has not been received, the sub effect control process ends, and the medal insertion command is received. If yes, the process proceeds to step S520 to perform an effect mode transition process. The effect mode transition processing will be described below with reference to FIG.

(Steps S521 to S523)
If the sub-normal mode standby flag is set to ON (Yes in S521), the effect mode shifting unit 211 shifts the effect mode to the normal mode (S522), and sets the sub-normal mode standby flag to OFF. Then (S523), the effect mode transition process ends. On the other hand, if the sub normal mode standby flag has not been set to ON, the process moves to step S524.

(Steps S524 to S526)
If the sub-CZ mode standby flag is set to ON (Yes in S524), the effect mode shift unit 211 shifts the effect mode to the CZ mode (S525), and sets the sub-CZ mode standby flag to OFF. Then (S526), the effect mode transition process ends. On the other hand, if the sub CZ mode standby flag has not been set to ON, the process moves to step S527.

(Steps S527 to S529)
If the sub-ART preparation mode standby flag is set to ON (Yes in S527), the effect mode transition unit 211 changes the effect mode to the ART preparation mode (S528), and sets the sub-ART preparation mode standby flag. It is set to OFF (S529), and the effect mode transition processing ends. On the other hand, if the sub-ART preparation mode standby flag has not been set to ON, the process proceeds to step S530.

(Steps S530 to S532)
If the sub-ART mode standby flag is not set to ON (No in S530), the effect mode transition unit 211 ends the effect mode transition process, and the sub-ART mode standby flag is set to ON (S530). In the case of Yes), the effect mode is shifted to the ART mode (S531), the sub-ART mode standby flag is set to OFF (S532), and the effect mode shift process ends.

  Next, a description will be given, with reference to FIG. 21, of how the currently-running sign effect is switched to a new sign effect. FIG. 21 shows that, in a state where the precursor effect is not executed, the execution of the fake A (the precursor effect A) is determined and the fake A is executed. During the execution of the fake A, the main precursor B (the precursor effect B) is newly generated. This is an example in the case where a selection is made.

First game:
The CZ shift lottery (lottery to determine whether or not to shift the production mode from the normal mode to the CZ mode) is performed by winning the cherry lip in the internal lottery. Since the result of this CZ shift lottery is lost and the result of the sign effect determination lottery (lottery for determining whether or not to execute the sign effect) is a hit, fake A (sign effect A) ) Was selected, and the execution period of fake A was determined to be six games by the execution period lottery. As a result, the information of the fake A and “6” of the non-execution period T1 are stored in the first storage area 140, and the execution of the fake A on the effect display device 6 is started from the start of the first game. At the end of the first game, “1” is subtracted from “6” of the unexecuted period T1 stored in the first storage area 140, and the unexecuted period T1 of the fake A is “5”. Becomes Illustration and description of the second to third games are omitted.

Fourth game:
A strong watermelon lip is won by an internal lottery, and a CZ shift lottery is performed based on the winning of the strong watermelon lip. Since the result of the CZ shift lottery and the result of the sign effect determination lottery have been won, the sign effect selection lottery selects the sign A (sign effect B), and the execution period of the sign sign B is executed. 20 games were decided by lottery during the period. Since the fake A is currently being executed (Yes in S128), the switching determination process (S140) is performed at the time of starting the current game. At this time, the non-execution period T1 of the fake A stored in the first storage area 140 is “2” (S141), and the execution period T2 of the precursor B is “20” (S142). The numerical value (difference in the switching determination process) obtained by subtracting the non-execution period T1 “2” of the fake A from the execution period T2 “20” of B is 18 (20−2 = 18) (S143). Therefore, the difference “18” in the switching determination processing becomes 12 or more, and it is determined that the currently executed fake A is switched to the new precursor B. As a result, the information of the precursor B and the information of the execution period T2 “20” are stored in the second storage area 141. At the end of the fourth game, “1” is subtracted from “2” of the non-execution period T1 stored in the first storage area 140, so that the non-execution period T1 of the fake A is “1”. Thus, “1” is subtracted from “20” of the non-execution period T2 stored in the second storage area 141, and the execution period T2 of the precursor B becomes “19”. Although the illustration of the fifth game is omitted, in this game, since it has been determined that the fourth game has already been won in the CZ shift lottery and the game is shifted to the CZ mode, the fifth game is started. The CZ shift lottery and the indication effect determination lottery are not performed based on the operation.

Sixth game:
At the end of the sixth game, the unexecuted period T1 of fake A stored in the first storage area 140 becomes “0”, and the final effect is performed. Fake A is an effect whose execution has been started because the result of the CZ shift lottery in the first game is a loss, so the content of the final effect is not achieved for the purpose G. The player who sees this will be discouraged to know that the result of the CZ shift lottery is a loss. Note that the execution period T2 of the precursor B stored in the second storage area 141 at the end of the game is “17” obtained by subtracting “1” from “18”. Then, the information of the precursor B stored in the second storage area 141 and the information of the unexecuted period T2 “17” of the precursor B are stored in the first storage area 140 and also stored in the second storage area 141. The information of the book precursor B and the information of the unexecuted period T2 of the book precursor B are cleared.

Seventh game:
Since the information of the main sign B and the information of the non-execution period T1 “17” of the main sign B are stored in the first storage area 140, the main sign B (the sign effect) is displayed on the effect display device 6 from the start of the seventh game. The execution of B) is started (the fake A is switched to the precursor B). The player who saw this expects to win the CZ shift lottery. The description of the eighth to 23rd games will be omitted, but since the CZ shift lottery has already been won, the CZ shift lottery and the omen effect determination lottery will not be performed in this period.

24th game:
At the end of the 24th game, the unexecuted period T1 of the precursor B stored in the first storage area 140 becomes “0”, so that the final effect is performed. Since this precursor B is an effect that has started execution because the result of the CZ shift lottery in the sixth game was a hit, the content of the final effect is a content indicating that the result of the CZ shift lottery is a hit. Become. The player who sees this expects to win the ART lottery performed in the CZ mode.

  As described above, according to the slot machine S of the first embodiment, during the execution of the fake precursor effects (fake A to C), the CZ shift lottery for determining whether to shift the effect mode from the normal mode to the CZ mode is performed. A lottery effect determination lottery for determining whether or not to execute a precursory effect in accordance with the result of the CZ shift lottery is performed. Then, when the result of the indication effect determination lottery becomes a hit (predetermined condition is satisfied), a new indication effect is selected from a plurality of types of indication effects by the indication effect selection lottery, and the fake indication effect being executed is changed to a new indication. A switching determination process of whether or not to switch to the effect is performed. In this switching determination process, when it is determined that the fake precursor effect is to be switched to a new precursor effect, a new precursor effect is executed. This makes it possible to change the execution period of the indication effect initially scheduled, making it difficult to determine the execution period of the indication effect.

  Further, in the present embodiment, when it is determined that the fake omen effect (fake A in FIG. 21) being executed is switched to a new omen effect (this omen B in FIG. 21) (the fourth time in FIG. 21). At the start of the game), the execution of the fake precursor effect that is being executed is continued without stopping, and a new precursor effect is executed after the execution period of the fake precursor effect ends. . For this reason, a new precursor effect can be executed so as not to destroy the narrative of the fake precursor effect that is being executed.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the determination as to whether or not to switch the running indication effect to a new indication effect is made by subtracting the unexecuted period T1 relating to the running indication effect from the execution period T2 of the new indication effect. Therefore, the load on the main control processing unit 100 due to the switching process of the indication effect can be reduced.

  In the present embodiment, when the numerical value (difference in the switching determination process) obtained by subtracting the unexecuted period T1 related to the currently-executed indication effect from the execution period T2 of the new indication effect is 12 or more. In addition, since the present indication effect is switched to a new indication effect, the execution effect of the new indication effect can be sufficiently secured to enhance the effect. If the difference in the switching determination processing is a numerical value smaller than 12, if the configuration is such that it is decided to switch the running indication effect to a new indication effect, the effect may be impaired. This will be described in detail below.

  For example, in the example illustrated in FIG. 21, the sign A (the sign effect A) is selected as a new sign effect in the sign effect selection lottery in the fourth game, and the execution period of the sign A is set to “6” by the execution period lottery. Game ". Then, the difference in the switching determination process is “4” (the execution period T2 “6” of the precursor A—the non-execution period T1 “2” = “4” of the fake A), and the difference in the switching determination process is smaller than 12. In this case, if it is determined that the fake A being executed is switched to the precursor A, the execution period T2 “6” of the precursor A is changed from “6” to “1” in the fourth game. It is subtracted to “5”, and the non-executed period T2 of the true sign A in the fifth game is “4” by subtracting “1” from “5”, and the non-executed period T2 of the true sign A in the sixth game. Is subtracted from “4” by “1” to become “3”. Then, the execution period of the fake A ends in the sixth game, and the execution of the precursor A is started from the seventh game, but the execution period of the precursor A is the ninth execution from the seventh game. It will be three times until the game. Here, since the precursor A is an effect having a story as shown in FIG. 8B, for example, the effects of Chapters 4 to 6 shown in FIG. If it is executed for a long time, the narrative will be destroyed and the player will feel uncomfortable in the production. In addition, even if the present omen A is a production that does not have a narrative, the original omen A is originally a production aiming to suggest the result of the CZ shift lottery over six games, so three times If the precursor A is executed in a relatively short period of time, the contents of the effect may be excessive, leading to a decrease in the effect of the effect, and the game performance may be significantly reduced. Therefore, in the present embodiment, when the difference in the switching determination process is 12 or more, the currently-executed indication effect is switched to a new indication effect.

  FIG. 21 is a specific example in which during the execution of the fake A, the CZ shift lottery is won and the precursor B (the precursor effect B) is selected as a new precursor effect, and the switching determination process is performed. Specific examples are also conceivable. For example, during the execution of the fake A, the CZ shift lottery is performed, and the result of the CZ shift lottery is lost, and the fake C (precursor effect C) is newly selected by the predictive effect selection lottery, and the fake is performed in the switching determination process. It is also conceivable that A is determined to be switched to fake C. Even in such a case, it goes without saying that the effects achieved by the slot machine S of the embodiment can be exerted.

  Further, in the present embodiment, when the numerical value (difference in the switching determination process) obtained by subtracting the unexecuted period related to the ongoing indication effect from the execution period of the new indication effect is 12 or more, the execution is started. It is configured to switch the middle sign effect to a new sign effect.However, the present invention is not limited to this configuration, and it is assumed that the running sign effect and the new sign effect can be executed without discomfort. The difference may be a numerical value such as 6 or more. A modification of this embodiment will be described below.

In the above-described modification, the precursor D is executed when the result of the CZ shift lottery is a hit, and the fake executed when the result of the CZ shift lottery is lost. D (symbol effect D) is further provided, and the effect contents of the main sign D and the fake D are the contents of the final effect executed at the end of the precursor effect, similarly to the relationship between the main sign A and the fake A and the like. The only effect is that the other effect contents are the same effect contents. The selection probability of the precursor effect D (the precursor D and the fake D) is set to be much lower than the selection probability of the precursor effects A to C (see FIG. 9), and the execution period of the precursor effect D is, for example, , Between 6 and 12 times determined by lottery during the execution period. Then, only when the new indication effect selected by the indication effect selection lottery is the indication effect D, the switching determination unit 135 determines that the execution period T2 of the new indication effect from the execution period T2 of the new indication effect being executed is not executed. It is determined whether or not the numerical value (difference in the switching determination process) obtained by subtracting T1 is equal to or greater than “6”. If the numerical value is equal to or greater than “6”, the on-board effect being executed is switched to a new fore-effect. It is configured to determine that.
That is, in the gaming machine of the above-described modified example, a special sign effect (sign effect D) is provided for a plurality of types of sign effects, and the new sign effect selected by the sign effect selecting means 133 is the special sign effect. In such a case, the switching determination unit 135 obtains a numerical value obtained by subtracting the unexecuted period related to the ongoing symptom effect from the execution period of the new symptom effect, which is equal to or more than a first numerical value (for example, “6”). In this case, it is determined that the currently-executed indication effect is to be switched to the new indication effect, and if the new indication effect selected by the indication effect selection means 133 is not the special suggestion effect, the switching determination means 135 is a second numerical value (for example, “12”) obtained by subtracting the unexecuted period related to the ongoing symptom effect from the execution period of the new symptom effect. If it is not less than the above, it is determined that the currently-executed indication effect is to be switched to a new indication effect, and the first numerical value (for example, “6”) is larger than the second numerical value (for example, “12”). Is also small.

  In this modification, the selection probability of the precursor effect D is set to be extremely lower than the selection probabilities of the other precursor effects. Therefore, the execution of the precursor effect D is a rare event, and the precursor effect D is a so-called premium effect. . Here, unlike the present embodiment, in the modification, when the precursor effect D is selected as a new precursor effect, if the difference in the switching process is “6” or more, the precursor effect being executed is changed to the precursor. Since it is determined to switch to the effect D, it is possible to secure more opportunities to execute the indication effect D than when the difference in the switching process is “12” or more. In this way, by reducing or increasing the set value of the difference in the switching process, it is possible to reduce or increase the execution opportunity of the predictive effect intended by the developer. A gaming machine that can be easily managed can be provided.

  Further, in the present embodiment, when the present sign effects relating to the present signs A to C are executed due to the result of the CZ shift lottery being won, a new sign effect is executed during the execution of the present sign effects. Although the precursor effect is not selected, a configuration may be employed in which a precursor effect selection lottery is performed during the execution of the precursor effect and a new main effect is selected from the precursor A to C. In this case, in the final effect performed at the end of the present forerunner effect, the winning of the CZ shift lottery is not notified, and the final effect performed at the end of the newly selected forerunner effect is selected. It is preferable to notify the winning of the CZ transfer lottery.

  Further, in the present embodiment, according to the difference between the unexecuted period related to the running sign effect and the execution period of the new sign effect, the running sign effect is switched to the new sign effect. However, the present invention is not limited to this configuration, and a configuration may be used in which the running precursor effect is switched to a new precursor effect according to the execution period of the new precursor effect, regardless of the unexecuted period of the running precursor effect. . A modification of this embodiment will be described below.

  In the above modified example, a precursor E (specific suggestive production) which is executed when the result of the CZ shift lottery is a hit is further provided as a precursor effect, and the selection probability of the precursor E is different from the other precursor effects. In addition to being set to be extremely lower than the selection probability, the execution period of the precursor E is determined, for example, by one to six times during the execution period lottery. Then, when the new suggested effect selected by the indication effect selection lottery is the main indication E, the switching determination unit 135 determines that the new indication effect is a new indication effect regardless of the unexecuted period T1 of the ongoing indication effect. If the execution period T2 of the selected main sign E is, for example, less than four games, it is determined to switch the running sign effect to a new sign effect. Here, in the first embodiment, when it is determined to switch the currently-running sign effect to a new sign effect, the information of the execution period of the new sign effect is stored in the second storage area 141, and The execution period stored in the second storage area 141 is configured so that “1” is subtracted each time a game is played, but in this modification, the second storage is performed until a new indication effect starts to be executed. The execution period stored in the area 141 is not subtracted. For this reason, when it is determined to switch the currently-running sign effect to the main sign E, the main sign E can be reliably executed for the execution period determined by the execution period lottery. As a result, an opportunity to execute the precursor E can be secured. Further, in this modification, when the execution period of the main sign E selected as a new precursor effect is a game of less than four times, it is determined to switch the running precursor effect to a new precursor effect. Thus, it is possible to prevent the execution period of the indication effect from being lengthened, and to prevent a decrease in the willingness to play and the effect of the effect due to the long execution of the indication effect.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the execution period of the precursor effect is determined by the execution period lottery, but the execution period may be associated with each of the precursor effects in advance.

  In the present embodiment, the ART lottery is performed in the CZ mode, and a precursor effect suggesting a transition from the normal mode (predetermined effect state) to the CZ mode (specific effect state) is made over a plurality of games. Although it is configured to be executed by the effect display device 6, the present invention is not limited to this configuration, and the ART lottery is performed in the normal mode, and the precursor effect is changed from the normal mode (predetermined effect state) to the ART mode (specific effect state). A configuration that suggests a shift to へ may be used.

  In the present embodiment, the main effect control processing unit 130 for executing the indication effect switching determination process is provided in the main control processing unit 100. However, the present invention is not limited to this configuration. The configuration in which all of the effect control processing units 130 are provided may be employed, or each means for constructing the main effect control processing unit 130 may be appropriately divided into the main control processing unit 100 and the sub-control processing unit 200. There may be.

  In the present embodiment, the ART game is executed. However, the present invention is not limited to this structure. The AT game alone may be executed. Specifically, the normal gaming state, the CBB internal gaming state, and the CBB gaming state are provided as the gaming state, and the non-AT mode in which the AT gaming is not performed and the AT gaming in which the AT gaming is performed are provided as effect modes in the CBB internal gaming state. A mode is provided. The non-AT mode is composed of a normal mode and a CZ mode. In the normal mode, a CZ shift lottery is performed to determine whether or not to shift the effect mode to the CZ mode. Move to. Then, in the CZ mode, an AT lottery is performed to determine whether or not to grant the AT game to the player. When the player wins the AT lottery, the effect mode shifts to the AT mode, and the AT game that facilitates the medal acquisition in the AT mode is performed. Be executed. In this case, a configuration may be employed in which the effect display device 6 executes a precursor effect indicating a shift from the normal mode (predetermined effect state) to the CZ mode (specific effect state) over a plurality of games. Then, a configuration may be employed in which the effect display device 6 executes a precursor effect indicating a shift from the CZ mode (predetermined effect state) to the AT mode (specific effect state) over a plurality of games.

  Next, a second embodiment will be described. Comparing the second embodiment example and the first embodiment example, mainly, the method of the switching determination process for determining whether or not to switch the currently-executed indication effect to a new indication effect is different. Hereinafter, only the portions different from the first embodiment will be described.

  In the second embodiment, an indication effect F is provided as an indication effect in addition to the indication effects A to C. The precursor effect F includes a precursor F executed when the result of the CZ shift lottery is a hit and a fake F executed when the result of the CZ shift lottery is lost. The execution period of F consists of 18 games. In the second embodiment, the execution periods of the indication effects A to C are all configured by 18 games, but the execution periods of the indication effects A to C and F are the same as those of the first embodiment. Alternatively, the configuration may be determined by lottery from among a plurality of types of execution periods.

  The precursor effect F, like the other precursor effects A to C, can indicate the result of the CZ transition lottery to the player, and the player can select the winning of the CZ transition lottery among all the precursor effects. It is a production that can be most conscious of. For this reason, the sign effect F can more strongly incite the winning of the CZ shift lottery than the sign effects A to C. Among the indication effects A to C and F, the indication effect A is the weakest indication effect, and the indication effects A, B, C, and F increase in the order of the indication effects.

  The indication effect selection means (selection means) of the second embodiment selects one of the indication effects A to C and F by lottery according to the result of the CZ shift lottery. Although illustration is omitted, when the result of the CZ shift lottery is a loss, the selection probability of each precursor effect is 50% for fake A, 30% for fake B, 17% for fake C, 3% for fake F, and 3% for CZ shift. When the lottery result is a winning, the selection probability of each sign effect is set to 17% for the sign A, 30% for the sign B, 50% for the sign C, and 3% for the sign F. Since the selection probability of the precursor effect F is set to a lower probability than the selection probabilities of the other precursor effects A to C, the possibility of execution of the precursor effect F is higher than that of the other precursor effects A to C. It is a low and rarely performed precursory effect (premier precursory effect).

  The switching determining means of the second embodiment is different from the switching determining means 135 of the first embodiment in that when fake F is selected as a new fake precursor effect during execution of the fake precursor effect, The determination as to whether or not to switch the fake precursor effect to a new fake F is made in accordance with the not-yet-executed period of the fake precursor effect that is being executed. Hereinafter, a condition for switching the fake precursor effect being executed to a new fake F will be described with reference to FIG.

  FIG. 22A shows conditions for switching the currently executed fake A to a new fake F. As shown in the figure, when the fake F is newly selected during the execution of the fake A and the non-execution period of the fake A being executed is “15 games or less”, the execution is being performed. Is switched to a new fake F. That is, when the ratio of the non-execution period (15 games) of the fake A to the execution period of the fake A (18 games) is 15 times / 18 times or less, the currently executed fake A becomes a new fake F. Can be switched.

  FIG. 22B shows a condition for switching the currently executed fake B to a new fake F. As shown in the figure, when the fake F is newly selected during the execution of the fake B, if the unexecuted period of the fake B being executed is “14 games or less”, the execution is being performed. Is switched to a new fake F. In other words, when the ratio of the unexecuted period of the fake B (14 games) to the execution period of the fake B (18 games) is 14 times / 18 times or less, the currently executed fake B becomes a new fake F. Can be switched.

  FIG. 22C shows a condition for switching the currently executed fake C to a new fake F. As shown in the drawing, when the fake F is newly selected during the execution of the fake C and the non-execution period of the fake C being executed is “13 or less games”, the execution is being performed. Is switched to a new fake F. In other words, when the ratio of the non-execution period of the fake C (13 games) to the execution period of the fake C (18 games) is 13 times / 18 times or less, the currently executed fake C becomes a new fake F. Can be switched.

  As shown in FIG. 22D, when the fake F is newly selected during the execution of the fake F, the currently executed fake F is replaced with the new fake F regardless of the non-execution period of the currently executed fake F. F. That is, if the fake F is newly selected during the execution of the fake F, the currently executed fake F is always switched to the new fake F. In this case, the fake F is continuously executed. .

  As is clear from FIG. 22, the rate at which the running fake A is switched to the new fake F is 15/18 or less, the rate at which the running fake B is switched to the new fake F is 14/18 or less, and the Is switched to a new fake F at a rate of 13/18 or less. In other words, the fake predictive effect that has the highest probability of being switched to the new fake F is fake A, which has the least fuel for the winning of the CZ transition lottery, and the fake predictive effect that has the second highest probability of being switched to the new fake F is Fake B, which has the lowest probability of being switched to new Fake F after Fake A, and Fake C, which has the lowest probability of being switched to new Fake F, are Fake C, which has the lowest level of fever following Fake B. As described above, in the second embodiment, the probability that the running fake precursor effect is switched to a new fake F is different depending on the type of the running fake precursor effect, and the probability of the running fake precursor effect is different. The probability of switching to fake F becomes lower as the leveling becomes stronger.

  Further, when a new fake indication effect is selected during execution of the fake F, the switching determination means of the second embodiment determines whether to switch the currently executed fake F to a new fake indication effect. Is performed according to an unexecuted period that has not been executed among the execution periods of the fake F being executed. Hereinafter, the conditions for switching the currently executed fake F to a new fake precursor effect will be described with reference to FIG.

  FIG. 23A shows conditions for switching the currently executed fake F to a new fake A. As shown in the figure, when a new fake A is selected during the execution of the fake F, if the unexecuted period of the currently executed fake F is “four games or less”, the execution is being performed. Is switched to a new fake A. In other words, when the ratio of the unexecuted period (four games) of the fake F to the execution period of the fake A (18 games) is 4 times / 18 times or less, the currently executed fake F becomes a new fake A. Can be switched.

  Although a detailed description is omitted, FIG. 23 (b) is a condition for switching the currently executed fake F to a new fake B, and the condition that the fake F is not executed during the execution period of the fake B (18 games). When the ratio of the execution period (five games) is 5/18 or less, the currently executed fake B is switched to a new fake F. FIG. 23 (c) shows a condition for switching the currently executed fake F to a new fake C, and the non-executed period of the fake F (six games) with respect to the execution period of the fake C (18 games). Is less than or equal to 6 times / 18 times, the currently executed fake C is switched to a new fake F. FIG. 23 (d) shows conditions for switching the currently executed fake F to a new fake F, but since it is the same as FIG. 22 (d), the description is omitted.

  As is clear from FIG. 23, the rate at which the currently executed fake F is switched to the new fake A is 4/18 or less, the rate at which the currently executed fake F is switched to the new fake B is 15/18 or less, and the currently executed fake F is switched to the new fake B. The rate at which fake F is switched to a new fake C is 6/18 or less, and the probability that fake F is switched to a new fake predictive effect increases in the order of fake A, fake B, and fake C. ing. In other words, the probability that fake F is switched to the newly selected fake precursor effect increases as the intensity of the newly selected fake precursor effect increases. In other words, when the newly selected fake precursor effect is weak, it is difficult to switch the currently executed fake F to the newly selected fake precursor effect.

  As described above, in the slot machine of the second embodiment, the determination as to whether or not to switch the running fake precursor effect to a new fake precursor effect is made according to the unexecuted period of the running fake precursor effect. Therefore, similarly to the first embodiment, it is possible to make it difficult to determine the execution period of the precursor effect, and it is possible to provide a gaming machine in which the effect of the precursor effect is less likely to be impaired.

  Further, in the second embodiment, the probability that the running fake omen effect is switched to the new fake omen effect is determined by the type of the running omen effect, the type of the new fake omen effect, and the unproduced omen effect. It is configured to vary according to each of the execution periods. For this reason, in consideration of the effect content of the precursor effect, etc., it is easy to execute (switch) a specific precursor effect after a predetermined precursor effect, or to execute (switch) a specific precursor effect after a predetermined precursor effect. Since it is possible to make it difficult, it is possible to prevent inconsistency or the like from occurring in the contents of the indication effect when the different types of indication effects are successively executed. Therefore, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that can easily manage an indication effect. For example, it is also possible to cause a specific precursor effect to be executed after a predetermined precursor effect so that inconsistency or the like does not occur in the contents of the precursor effect. However, when the player increases the training on the gaming machine, it is possible to easily grasp the execution pattern (execution order) of the indication effect, and the game may be bored. In the present embodiment, since a plurality of types of predictive effects can be executed without causing inconsistency in the effect contents of the predictive effect, the execution patterns of the predictive effects can be made rich.

  In the second embodiment, the probability that the currently executed fake A to C will be switched to the new fake F becomes lower as the fake precursor effect being executed becomes stronger. For this reason, for example, fake F, which is the strongest, can be executed with a relatively high probability after fake A, which is the weakest, so that the execution opportunity of the fake F can be secured, and the game with the strength of the fang can be added. People can be delighted. On the other hand, the probability that the currently executed fake F is switched to the new fake A to C becomes higher as the intensity of the new fake precursor effect becomes stronger. For this reason, for example, the possibility that the weakest fake A is executed after the strongest fake F is reduced, and the weakly provoked effect is executed after the strongly propelled sign is performed, The player's willingness to play can be prevented as much as possible.

  Further, in the second embodiment, when a fake F is newly selected during execution of the fake F, the currently executed fake F is always switched to the new fake F, and the fake F is continuously executed. Is done. For this reason, by repeatedly executing the fake F, which is strongly inspired, the player's willingness to play can be improved, and the effect contents of the fake F can be strongly impressed to attract the interest of the player.

  In the second embodiment, the execution period of the indication effect F is configured by 18 games, but is not limited to this configuration, and the execution period of the indication effect F is configured by a small number of games such as one game. It may be. In this case, when the fake F is continuously executed, the execution period of the fake F can be shortened, and the player can be strongly fanned in a short period of time.

  In the second embodiment, the selection probability of the precursor effect F is set to a lower probability than the selection probabilities of the other precursor effects A to C. However, the present invention is not limited to this configuration. The probabilities may be set to the same degree as the selection probabilities of the other indication effects A to C, or the selection probabilities of all the indication effects may be set to the same degree. Even if it does in this way, it goes without saying that the special effect of the second embodiment, that is, the effect of easily managing the precursor effect can be obtained. In other words, the slot machine according to the second embodiment does not depend on the selection probabilities associated with the various indication effects, but the type of the indication effect being executed, the type of the new fake indication effect, and the type of the indication effect being executed. It is possible to change the probability that the fake precursor effect being executed is switched to a new fake precursor effect according to the unexecuted period.

  Furthermore, in the second embodiment, the condition for switching the currently-running fake precursor effect to a new fake F has a different configuration according to the type of the currently-running fake precursor effect (FIG. 22). However, the present invention is not limited to this configuration, and the configuration may be such that the switching condition does not differ depending on the type of the fake precursor effect being executed. For example, when a fake F is newly selected during execution of any of fake A to C fake sign effects, the unexecuted period of the fake fore sign effect being executed is “12 games or less” Alternatively, a configuration may be adopted in which any of the fake precursor effects of the running fake A to C is switched to a new fake F. This makes it more difficult for the player to predict whether or not the currently-executed fake symptom effect can be switched to a new fake F, as compared to the case where the switching condition is different depending on the type of the fake symptom effect being executed. In other words, it is possible to provide a gaming machine with high interest.

  In the second embodiment, when a new precursor effect is selected during execution of the precursor effect, the determination as to whether to switch the ongoing precursor effect to the new precursor effect is made based on the determination of the active precursor effect. Although it is configured to perform according to the unexecuted period that has not yet been executed during the execution period of the effect, the present invention is not limited to this configuration, and it may be determined whether or not to switch the ongoing omen effect to a new omen effect May be determined according to each of the unexecuted period related to the ongoing sign effect, the execution period of the new sign effect, and the difference between the ongoing sign effect and the execution period of the new sign effect. good. For example, when a new fake F is selected during execution of the fake A to C, switching of the currently executed fake A to C to the new fake F is performed according to the non-execution period of the fake A to C. When a new fake AC is selected during execution of the fake F, a numerical value (difference) obtained by subtracting the non-execution period of the fake F from the execution period of the new fake A to C , It is determined that the currently executed fake F is to be switched to any of the new fake A to C.

  Also, the conditions for switching the currently executed fake F to the new fake A to C and F have different configurations depending on the type of the new fake precursor effect (FIG. 23). It does not have to be limited. For example, when any of the fake A to C is newly selected during execution of the fake F, if the unexecuted period of the fake F being executed is “12 games or less”, Is switched to any of the new fake A to C, and when the new fake F is selected during execution of the fake F, the unexecuted period of the executed fake F is "6 games or less" In this case, the configuration may be such that the currently executed fake F is switched to a new fake F. In this way, by changing the switching condition between the case where the newly selected precursor effect is Fake A to C and the case of Fake F, it is possible to prevent the player's willingness to play the game, This will be described in detail below. As described above, each of the execution periods of the indication effects A to C and F includes 18 games.

  In the first embodiment described above, when the numerical value (difference in the switching determination process) obtained by subtracting the unexecuted period related to the currently-executed indication effect from the execution period of the new indication effect is 12 or more, The running sign effect is switched to a new sign effect. For this reason, even in a situation where the currently-running sign effect is being executed only during a period corresponding to, for example, one or two games, the currently-running sign effect may be switched to a new sign effect. On the other hand, in the above-described modified example, when the unexecuted period of the running fake F is “12 games or less”, the running fake F is switched to any of the new fake A to C. Can be That is, if new fake AC are not selected after fake F has been executed for seven or more games, the currently executed fake F will not be switched to new fake AC. For this reason, the probability of switching from fake F to new fake A to C can be made lower than in the case where the switching determination process of the first embodiment is adapted to the case of fake F. Thus, it is possible to prevent as little as possible the fake A to C with a weak fanning after the execution of the fake F that strongly intensifies the winning of the CZ shift lottery. On the other hand, in the modified example, when the unexecuted period of the running fake F is “6 games or less”, the running fake F is switched to a new fake F. That is, if a new fake F is not selected after the fake F has been executed for 13 or more games, the currently executed fake F is not switched to the new fake F. Thus, in this modification, the condition under which the running fake F is switched to the new fake F is longer than the condition under which the running fake F is switched to the new fake A to C. The probability that the currently executed fake F should be switched to the new fake F is lower than the probability that the currently executed fake F is switched to the new fake A to C. If fake F, which strongly encourages the winning of the CZ shift lottery, is continuously executed (fake F is executed over 36 games), contrary to the expectation of the player to win the CZ shift lottery, At the end of the execution of the fake F (at the end of the 36th game), the non-winning of the CZ shift lottery will be notified, and the player's willingness to play the game will be significantly reduced, which may be a factor of so-called separation. . In this modification, the probability that the running fake F is switched to the new fake F is lower than the probability that the running fake F is switched to the new fake A to C. Can be prevented as much as possible. Thereby, it is possible to prevent the player's willingness to play the game.

S slot machine (game machine)
6 Effect display device (effect device)
133 Sign production selection means (selection means)
135 switch determination means 212 effect execution means (execution means)

Claims (4)

A plurality of types of suggestion effects are provided to indicate a transition from a predetermined effect state to a specific effect state,
Selecting means for selecting a suggestion effect to be executed from among the plurality of types of suggestion effects when a predetermined condition is satisfied; and an effect device for the suggestion effect selected by the selection means over an execution period associated with each of the suggestion effects. A gaming machine comprising: an executing unit that executes in the; and a processing unit that stores information on the suggested effect in a storage area ,
When you select the selection means a new suggested directing the establishment of the predetermined condition during the execution of the suggested effect, a switching determination unit for performing a decision to switch the suggestion effect of being executed in a new suggested directing said,
At least a first storage area and a second storage area as the storage area ;
It said switching determining means, the determination of the switching, have rows in accordance with at least one of the execution period of the suggested effect and execution period of the new suggested effect of being executed,
The processing means stores information on a non-executed period of the currently-executed suggestion effect in the first storage area, and when it is determined to switch to the new suggestion effect, the new suggestion effect Is stored in the second storage area, and when the suggestion effect being executed is switched to the new suggestion effect, the execution of the new suggestion effect stored in the second storage region is performed. A gaming machine storing information on a period in the first storage area and clearing the second storage area . In the description of claim 1,
The gaming machine, wherein the switching determination unit performs the switching determination in accordance with a difference between an unexecuted period of the currently-executed suggested effect and an execution period of the new suggested effect. In the description of claim 1,
A specific suggestion effect is provided for the plurality of types of suggestion effects,
In the case where the new suggestion effect selected by the selection means is the specific suggestion effect,
Said switching determining means, the determination of the switching, irrespective of the non-execution period of suggested effect of being executed, the gaming machine, which comprises carrying out. A plurality of types of suggestion effects are provided to indicate a transition from a predetermined effect state to a specific effect state,
Selecting means for selecting a suggestion effect to be executed from among the plurality of types of suggestion effects when a predetermined condition is satisfied; and an effect device for the suggestion effect selected by the selection means over an execution period associated with each of the suggestion effects. A gaming machine comprising: an executing unit that executes in the; and a processing unit that stores information on the suggested effect in a storage area ,
When you select the selection means a new suggested directing the establishment of the predetermined condition during the execution of the suggested effect, a switching determination unit for performing a decision to switch the suggestion effect of being executed in a new suggested directing said,
At least a first storage area and a second storage area as the storage area ;
It said switching determining means, the determination of the switching, have rows in accordance with the non-execution period of suggested effect of being executed,
The processing means stores information on a non-executed period of the currently-executed suggestion effect in the first storage area, and when it is determined to switch to the new suggestion effect, the new suggestion effect Is stored in the second storage area, and when the suggestion effect being executed is switched to the new suggestion effect, the execution of the new suggestion effect stored in the second storage region is performed. A gaming machine storing information on a period in the first storage area and clearing the second storage area .