JP2017158714A - Slot machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To enhance amusement in games in relation between a period controlled in a high probability state and a presentation state suggesting that it is controlled in a high probability state.SOLUTION: A CZ counter is incremented by a CZ lottery. If the value of the CZ counter is 15 or more, a high probability background lottery is executed. If a display of a high probability background is determined by the high probability background lottery, the high probability background is displayed in a state controlled in a CZ. On the other hand, if a display of a low probability background is determined by the high probability background lottery, the low probability background is displayed despite the state being controlled in the CZ. Therefore, it is possible to make a player feel unexpected.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 22

Description

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

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

  Conventionally, there has been a slot machine that executes an AT lottery that determines whether or not to grant an AT that informs the user of a stop switch operation procedure when a predetermined AT combination is won (see, for example, Patent Document 1). Further, this slot machine can be controlled to either a normal state or a high-probability state where the probability of winning an AT in the AT lottery is higher than the normal state. In addition, this slot machine can execute a high-probability medium effect that suggests that the slot machine is controlled to a high-probability state.

JP 2012-20039 A

  In the slot machine described in Patent Document 1, since the relationship between the period controlled to the high probability state and the high-probability effect is not considered, it has not been possible to improve the interest of the game.

  The present invention has been conceived in view of such a situation, and the purpose of the present invention is in relation to a period controlled to a high probability state and an effect state suggesting that the state is controlled to a high probability state. It is to provide a slot machine that enhances the interest.

(1) Provided with a variable display unit capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each capable of being identified,
After displaying the variable display unit in a variable manner, the display result is derived by stopping the variable display of the variable display unit, and in a slot machine capable of generating a prize according to the display result,
A privilege granting means (for example, main control unit 41) capable of granting a privilege;
The first state (for example, during non-CZ) and the ratio at which the second privilege (for example, Navistock) is granted when the first privilege (for example, pseudo bonus) is granted is higher than the first state. State control means (for example, main control unit 41) that can be controlled to any of a plurality of states including two states (for example, CZ);
A first effect state (for example, display of a low probability background) suggesting the possibility of being controlled to the first state, and a second effect state (for example, indicating the possibility of being controlled to the second state) (for example, Production state control means (for example, sub-control unit 91) for controlling to any one of a plurality of production states including display of a highly accurate background),
When the period that can be controlled to the second state is equal to or longer than the predetermined period, the rate of control to the second effect state is higher than when the period is less than the predetermined period (for example, as shown in FIG. 20A). In addition, when the CZ counter is 20 or more, the probability of displaying a highly accurate background is higher than when the CZ counter is less than 20.

  According to such a structure, when the period which can be controlled to the 2nd state advantageous to a player is a predetermined period, a player can be made to play a game in a 2nd production state at a high ratio. In addition, when the period that can be controlled to the second state is less than the predetermined period, there may be a case where the game in the first effect state can be performed. It is possible to give the player an unexpected feeling that it is advantageous even in the production state.

(2) In the slot machine of (1),
The rate at which the first privilege is granted is higher when the second state is controlled than when the first state is controlled (for example, in FIGS. 17A to 17C). As shown, the probability of winning a pseudo bonus is higher when controlled to CZ than when controlled to non-CZ).

  According to such a configuration, when being controlled to the second state, it is possible to cause the player to have a sense of expectation for the provision of the second privilege as well as a sense of expectation for the provision of the first privilege.

(3) In the slot machine of (1) or (2),
When the second state is controlled, an extension means that can extend the period controlled by the second state is further provided (for example, as shown in S2 and S4 of FIG. 21, the CZ counter is 1 or more). Even if CZ wins, the CZ counter is added and added).

  According to such a configuration, the period during which the second state is controlled can be extended. Therefore, since it is possible to prevent the player from grasping when the second state is finished, the interest of the game can be improved.

(4) In any one of the slot machines (1) to (3),
A plurality of types of the first performance state are defined (for example, the low-accuracy background A and the low-accuracy background B shown in S32 and S34 in FIG. 21),
When the period that can be controlled to the second state is less than the predetermined period, the effect state control means switches from one first effect state of the plurality of types of first effect states to another first effect state. (For example, as shown in S30, S32, S8, and S34 in FIG. 21, when the CZ counter is 5 or less, the low-accuracy background A or the low-accuracy background B is displayed as the low-accuracy background.) .

  According to such a structure, since the 1st production state can be made various, the interest of a game can be improved.

The production state control means includes:
When the period that can be controlled to the second state is the first period that is less than the predetermined period, the control is performed to the predetermined first effect state (for example, as shown in S6, S30, and S32 in FIG. If the value is 1 to 5, the low probability background A is displayed)
When the period that can be controlled to the second state is the second period that is less than the first period, it may be possible to control to the specific first effect state (for example, as shown in S8 and S34 of FIG. 21). When the value of the CZ counter is 0, the low probability background B is displayed).

  According to such a configuration, the player can be made aware of the period during which control can be performed from the type of the first effect state to the second state.

(5) In any one of the slot machines (1) to (4),
Suggesting effect execution means (for example, the sub control unit 91) capable of executing an suggesting effect (for example, the CZ suggesting character effect shown in FIG. 20B) suggesting the possibility of being controlled to the second state is further provided. ,
The rate at which the suggestion effect is executed when being controlled to the second state is higher when being controlled to the first effect state than when being controlled to the second effect state (For example, as shown in FIG. 20B, the execution probability of the CZ suggesting character effect is higher when the low-accuracy background is displayed than when the high-accuracy background is displayed).

  According to such a configuration, since the suggestion effect suggesting that it is controlled in the second state is easily executed when the second state is controlled in the first effect state, the first effect is performed. Even in the state, the player can be expected to be in the second state.

(6) In any one of the slot machines (1) to (5),
The second state includes a predetermined second state (for example, CZ1) and a specific second state (for example, CZ2) that has a higher probability of being given a privilege than the predetermined second state (for example, CZ2). As shown in FIG. 17, CZ includes CZ1 and CZ2 that is easier to win a pseudo bonus and AT than CZ1).
Providing suggestion effect means (for example, sub-control unit 91) that performs an implied effect (pseudo bonus sign effect) that suggests the provision of a privilege,
The suggestion producing means is controlled to the specific second state (for example, CZ2) when it is controlled to the predetermined second state (for example, CZ1) when the provision of the privilege is not determined. The suggestion effect is executed with a higher probability than the time (as shown in FIG. 18, the pseudo-bonus warning effect is executed with a higher probability when the pseudo bonus is not won during CZ1 than during CZ2).

  According to such a configuration, the first state is less likely to receive a privilege than the second state, but when the provision of the privilege is not determined, the suggestive effect is executed more frequently than the second state. For this reason, it is possible to prevent the player from stopping the game halfway during the first state. On the other hand, in the second state, a privilege is more easily given than in the first state, and when the provision of the privilege is not determined, the suggestive effect is not executed as frequently as in the first state. For this reason, when the suggestion effect is executed during the second state, the probability that the provision of the privilege is determined increases, and the player can be expected to provide the privilege. Thus, the interest of the game can be improved in relation to the state under control and the effect when the privilege is not given.

(7) In any one of the slot machines (1) to (5),
The second state includes a predetermined second state (for example, CZ1) and a specific second state (for example, CZ2) that has a higher probability of being given a privilege than the predetermined second state (for example, CZ2). As shown in FIG. 17, CZ includes CZ1 and CZ2 that is easier to win a pseudo bonus and AT than CZ1).
The second effect state is controlled to a predetermined second effect state (for example, display of a daytime background) that suggests the possibility of being controlled to the predetermined second state and the specific second state. Including a specific second performance state (eg, display of a night background) that suggests a possibility,
Providing suggestion effect means (for example, sub-control unit 91) that performs an implied effect (pseudo bonus sign effect) that suggests the provision of a privilege,
The suggestion effect means is controlled to the specific second effect state when the provision of the privilege is not determined and when the effect state control means is controlled to the predetermined second effect state. (For example, as shown in the “prediction effect” in the modification, the pseudo bonus sign effect is generated at a higher probability when the pseudo bonus is not won than at the noon background, as shown in the modification example.) Executed).

  According to such a configuration, the first state is less likely to receive a privilege than the second state, but when the provision of the privilege is not determined, the suggestive effect is executed more frequently than the second state. For this reason, it is possible to prevent the player from stopping the game halfway during the first state. On the other hand, in the second state, a privilege is more easily given than in the first state, and when the provision of the privilege is not determined, the suggestive effect is not executed as frequently as in the first state. For this reason, when the suggestion effect is executed during the second state, the probability that the provision of the privilege is determined increases, and the player can be expected to provide the privilege. Thus, the interest of the game can be improved in relation to the state under control and the effect when the privilege is not given.

It is a front view of the slot machine of the embodiment to which the present invention is applied. It is a figure which shows the symbol arrangement | sequence of a reel. It is a perspective view which shows the internal structure of a slot machine. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of a slot machine. It is a figure for demonstrating the technical matter relevant to the kind of small combination, the symbol combination of a small combination, and a small combination. It is a figure for demonstrating the technical matter relevant to the kind of re-game player, the symbol combination of a re-game player, and a re-game player. It is a figure for demonstrating the technical combination relevant to the symbol combination of a transfer event, and a transfer event. It is a figure for demonstrating the transition of a gaming state. It is a figure which shows the outline | summary of a game state. It is a figure for demonstrating the combination of the lottery object combination read as a lottery object role for every game state. It is a figure for demonstrating the combination of the lottery object combination read as a lottery object role for every game state. It is a figure for demonstrating the combination of the combination which a prize is permitted by a lottery object combination. It is a figure for demonstrating reel control when a several winning combination is elected simultaneously. It is a figure for demonstrating reel control when a several winning combination is elected simultaneously. (A) is a figure which shows the aspect which determines selection of production | presentation mode setting. (B) is a figure which shows the production mode selection screen which determines selection of production mode. (A) is a figure for demonstrating a CZ1 lottery table. (B) is a figure for demonstrating a CZ2 lottery table. (A)-(c) is a figure for demonstrating a pseudo | simulation bonus lottery table, (d)-(f) is a figure for demonstrating an AT lottery table. (A) is a figure for demonstrating a CZ precursor sign production | presentation lottery table. (B)-(d) is a figure for demonstrating a pseudo | simulation bonus sign production | presentation lottery table. (A), (b) is a figure for demonstrating a CZ1 precursor production selection table. (C), (d) is a figure for demonstrating a CZ2 precursor production selection table. (E), (f) is a figure for demonstrating a pseudo | simulation bonus omen production selection table. (A) is a figure for demonstrating a highly reliable background lottery table. (B) is a figure for demonstrating a CZ suggestion character production | presentation lottery table. It is a figure for demonstrating the flowchart of a sub relevant process. It is a figure for demonstrating a low-precision background, a high-precision background, etc. It is a timing chart which shows an example of the effect at the time of selecting takeover mode. It is a timing chart which shows an example of the effect at the time of selecting switching mode. It is a timing chart which shows an example of the effect at the time of selecting post-notification mode.

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

[Configuration of slot machine]
FIG. 1 is a front view showing the overall structure of the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment. The slot machine 1 includes a housing 1a having an open front surface and a front door 1b pivotally supported on a side end of the housing 1a. A liquid crystal display 51 is provided at the upper center of the front door 1b. The liquid crystal display 51 has a display area 51a, and the transmission area 51b corresponding to the see-through window 3 can be transmitted. As a result, it is possible to execute a predetermined effect in the display area 51a, and the reels 2L and 2C arranged in parallel inside the housing 1a through the transparent window 3 through the transmission area 51b of the display area 51a. , 2R (hereinafter also referred to as a left reel, a middle reel, and a right reel) are visible. FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a symbol arrangement of each reel. On the reels 2L, 2C, 2R, a plurality of types of symbols that can be identified are arranged in a predetermined order.

  A medal insertion portion 4 into which medals can be inserted is provided at the lower right of the liquid crystal display 51, and a medal payout exit 9 and speakers 53, 54 through which medals are paid out are provided below the front door 1b. Further, as an example of the operation means, the front door 1b is set with a specified number of bets determined according to the gaming state within the credit range stored as the gaming value (the number of medals) owned by the player. A MAXBET switch 6 that is operated when the game is started, a payment switch 10 that is operated when the credit and the set bet amount are settled and returned, a start switch 7 that is operated when the game is started, and reels 2L, 2C, Stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R that are operated when stopping the rotation of 2R, a production switch 56, and the like are provided.

  The front door 1b is provided with a game display unit 13 for notifying information related to a game as an example of a notification unit. The game display unit 13 includes a credit display 11 that displays the number of medals stored as credits, a game auxiliary display 12 that displays a medal payout number and an error code when an error occurs, and a set bet. 1BETLED14 for informing the number, 2BETLED15, 3BETLED16, insertion request LED17 for informing that a medal can be inserted, start valid LED18 for informing that the game can be started by operating the start switch 7, start switch Waiting LED 19 for notifying that the weight is in a state of waiting for the start of rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R since a certain period of time has not elapsed since the start of the previous game, after a replay winning Replay to inform you that you are in a replay game LED20 is provided in.

  The winning line LN is a line for determining whether a combination of symbols displayed on the see-through window 3 of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R is a winning symbol combination. In addition, invalid lines LM1 to LM4 are provided to make it easy to recognize that the combination of symbols constituting the winning line is aligned with the winning line LN.

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

  FIG. 3 is a view showing the internal structure of the slot machine 1. FIG. 4 is a diagram showing a functional configuration of the slot machine 1. In the example of FIG. 4, a game control board 40 that controls the progress of the game and outputs various commands according to the progress of the game, an effect control board 90 that controls a predetermined effect according to the command, and a drive power source for the electrical components A power supply board 101 for generating a signal and an external output board 1000 for outputting a signal according to the progress of the game to the outside are provided.

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

  A circuit configuration (illustrated in the game control board 40 in FIG. 4) such as the main control unit 41 is mounted on the game control board 40. The main control unit 41 performs processing related to the progress of the game, and directly or indirectly controls the configuration mounted on or connected to the game control board 40. The main control unit 41 is a one-chip microcomputer, and includes a main CPU 41a, a ROM 41b, a RAM 41c, an I / O port 41d, and the like.

  The effect control board 90 is connected to an effect switch 56 and drives and controls an effect device such as the liquid crystal display 51 (illustrated on the left side of the effect control board 90 in FIG. 4). The effect control board 90 is mounted with a circuit configuration such as the sub-control unit 91 (illustrated in the effect control board 90 of FIG. 4). The sub-control unit 91 receives a command transmitted from the game control board 40, performs a process of performing an effect, and directly or indirectly controls a configuration mounted on or connected to the effect control board 90. The sub control unit 91 is a one-chip microcomputer, and includes a sub CPU 91a, a ROM 91b, a RAM 91c, an I / O port 91d, and the like. A hopper motor 34b, various operation means and detection means (illustrated on the right side of the power supply board 101 in FIG. 4) and the like are connected to the power supply board 101.

  FIG. 5 and FIG. 6 are diagrams for explaining the types of winning combinations, winning symbol combinations, and technical matters related to winning combinations.

  FIG. 7 is a diagram showing a symbol combination of the transition outcome. As for the transition, any one of the left bells 1 to 4, the middle bells 1 to 4 and the right bells 1 to 4 shown in FIG. If you stop and miss the winning upper bell, you will be on the winning line LN.

  FIG. 8 is a diagram for explaining the transition of the gaming state controlled by the main control unit 41, and FIG. 9 is a diagram showing an outline of the gaming state and RT. In the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, RT0 to RT4 in which replay is won with a predetermined winning probability (refer to the numerical value in the re-playing role column in the upper diagram of FIG. 9), and the winning probability of the small role is between RT0 to RT4. Among a plurality of types of game states including bonuses that are improved more than the time, the game state is controlled to any one of the corresponding game states until the end condition is satisfied after the start condition is satisfied.

  When either BB1 or BB2 is won, RT4 is controlled. The winning flag that is set when either BB1 or BB2 wins is carried over until winning of the winning BB occurs. Also, RT4 is controlled continuously from BB winning to BB winning. During RT4, a replay is won with a probability higher than that during RT1 and RT3 and lower than during RT0 and RT2 (see the numerical value in the re-playing role column in the upper diagram of FIG. 9). When a BB winning occurs during RT4, the bonus is controlled, and the bonus is ended by paying out more than the number of medals described in FIG. 5, and the process is controlled to RT3. The types of replays that are selected by the internal lottery are determined for each type of RT.

  FIG. 10 and FIG. 11 are diagrams showing combinations of lottery object combinations that are read as lottery object combinations (hereinafter also referred to as winning combinations) for each gaming state.

  As shown in FIG. 11, the special replay is determined to be a lottery target only when controlled by RT2. In addition, during the bonus, for example, the middle bell is set as a lottery target and it is determined to win with a very high probability. The middle bell is a role that can generate a prize regardless of the operation timing. For this reason, during the bonus, regardless of the operation timing and operation procedure, a middle bell prize can be generated with a very high probability, and the number of medals can be increased efficiently.

  FIG. 12 is a diagram illustrating combinations of winning combinations included in a lottery target combination. Among the lottery target combinations, bonus 1 to bonus 12 are combinations that can be won by simultaneously reading out a predetermined winning combination such as BB1 or BB2 and weak cherry or bell. Also, as shown in FIG. 10, different numbers of determination values are defined for bonus 1 to bonus 12. For this reason, it is the advantage for the player, and the ratio of BB1 or BB2 actually winning at the time of winning the simultaneous winning combination (hereinafter also referred to as reliability) is the bonus 6 or bonus 12 or the like. The number of judgment values is determined so that the middle cherries included are the highest, followed by strong cherries, strong watermelons, weak cherries, and weak watermelons, and the bell (hereinafter also referred to as the middle bell) is the lowest. .

  13 and 14 are diagrams for explaining reel control when a plurality of winning combinations are simultaneously won. When a winning operation is performed in the pressing order shown in the pressing order column for each selected lottery target, the reel control is performed to stop the winning combination symbol combination shown in the symbol combination to be stopped to the winning line LN.

[Game processing]
The main control unit 41 performs a game process and controls one game. In the game process, first, a BET process for setting a bet amount and for adjusting a credit amount / betting amount is performed. When the start switch 7 is operated after setting the betting amount, a random number value is extracted from a predetermined random number circuit, and it is determined (internal lottery) whether or not a winning is allowed based on the extracted random number value. The internal lottery process (see FIGS. 10 to 12 and the like) is performed. When a lottery target combination is won in the internal lottery, a winning combination winning flag included in the lottery target combination is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 41c. The winning flags of BB1 and BB2 are carried over until the winning BB is won, while the winning flags corresponding to winning combinations other than BB1 and BB2 are determined when the winning game ends regardless of whether or not a winning has occurred. Will be erased.

  When the internal lottery process ends, a reel rotation process is performed. In the reel rotation process, after a predetermined time (for example, 4.1 seconds) has elapsed since the start of reel rotation in the previous game, the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are started to rotate, and then the stop switches 8L and 8C. , 8R are activated, and the rotation of the reel is stopped according to the stop operation (see FIGS. 13 and 14). When the reels 2L, 2C, 2R are stopped and the reel rotation process is completed, a winning determination process (see FIG. 5 to FIG. 7) for determining whether or not a winning has occurred based on the symbol combination on the winning line. Done. Further, the state shown in FIG. 8 is controlled according to the symbol combination on the winning line.

  When the winning determination process ends, a payout process is performed. In the payout process, medals are paid out or credits are added according to the occurrence of a prize, and various processes not related to the prize (for example, the process related to the bonus end control by counting the number of medals paid out in the bonus, and the winning without carryover) Flags (deletion of a winning combination such as a small combination / re-playing combination) are performed). When it is determined that either BB1 or BB2 has been won, the winning flag of the winning BB is erased. In the game end process, a process for setting a gaming state in preparation for the next game (see FIG. 8, FIG. 9, etc.) is executed. Thereby, the game process for one game is completed, and the game process for the next one game is started.

  In the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the medal payout rate changes according to the set value. Specifically, the medal payout rate is changed by determining a winning probability used in an internal lottery described later according to the set value. The set value is composed of 6 levels of 1 to 6, with 6 being the highest payout rate and the payout rate being lower as the value is decreased in the order of 5, 4, 3, 2, 1. That is, when 6 is set as the set value, the advantage is highest for the player, and as the value decreases in order of 5, 4, 3, 2, 1, the advantage decreases stepwise. In order to change the setting value, an administrator may operate an operation unit (not shown) provided in the slot machine 1 to shift to a setting change state in which the setting value can be changed. In order to confirm the set value, the administrator may perform a predetermined operation to shift to a setting confirmation state in which the set value can be confirmed.

[About processing related to AT]
The main control unit 41 can be controlled to a pseudo bonus and AT (assist time) in addition to advantageous states such as bonus and RT2. The main control unit 41 executes a pseudo bonus lottery (for example, FIGS. 17A to 17C) that determines the number of games to be controlled by the pseudo bonus (hereinafter referred to as “pseudo bonus game number”). Further, the main control unit 41 executes an AT lottery (for example, see FIGS. 17D to 17F) related to the granting of navigation stock that is the right to be controlled by the AT.

  For the pseudo bonus lottery, specifically, the main control unit 41 determines whether or not to control to the pseudo bonus, and the number of grants (the number of pseudo bonus games) when controlling to the pseudo bonus. Note that the decision to control the pseudo bonus in the pseudo bonus lottery is also referred to as a pseudo bonus win, and the determination not to control the pseudo bonus in the pseudo bonus lottery is also referred to as a pseudo bonus non-win.

  For the AT lottery, specifically, the main control unit 41 determines whether or not to provide navigation stock, and the number of grants (number of navigation stocks) in the case of granting navigation stock. It is also referred to as AT winning that it is determined to give navigation stock in the AT lottery, and it is also referred to as AT non-winning that it is not determined to give navigation stock in the AT lottery. In addition, it is controlled by AT over 50 games per navigation stock.

  In the present embodiment, the pseudo bonus lottery is executed in a normal state (a state that is neither a pseudo bonus nor an AT). The AT lottery is executed during the pseudo bonus and during the AT, and is not executed in the normal state. Further, in the AT lottery executed during the pseudo bonus, when the AT is won, the AT is controlled from the game next to the game in which the pseudo bonus has ended. Therefore, even if the pseudo bonus is ended, the player can be prevented from being discouraged. Further, in the AT lottery executed during the AT, when the AT is won, the navigation stock given by the AT winning is added and added.

  Further, in the present embodiment, CZ (Chance Zone) is controlled as a state in which the probability of winning the pseudo bonus in the pseudo bonus lottery and the probability of winning the AT in the AT lottery are high. CZ1 and CZ2 are provided as types of CZ. CZ2 is a state in which the player is more advantageous in the pseudo bonus lottery and AT lottery than CZ1 (see FIG. 17). Whether or not to give a CZ1 game as a right to control to CZ1 is determined by CZ1 lottery (see FIG. 16A), and whether or not to give a CZ2 game as a right to control to CZ2 is determined from CZ2 lottery (see FIG. 16 (b)). It is also referred to as CZ winning that the CZ game (CZ1 game, CZ2 game) is determined to be given in the CZ1 lottery or CZ2 lottery, and the CZ game (CZ1 game, CZ2 game) is given in the CZ1 lottery or CZ2 lottery. This is also referred to as CZ non-winning.

  When the main control unit 41 determines to control to the pseudo bonus by the pseudo bonus lottery, the main control unit 41 controls to the pseudo bonus, and performs an operation procedure (push order) for stopping the symbol combination advantageous to the player on the winning line LN. A process for executing an identifiable navigation effect is executed. The main control unit 41 controls the AT when it is determined that the navigation stock will be given by the AT lottery, and specifies an operation procedure (push order) for stopping the symbol combination advantageous for the player on the winning line LN. A process for executing possible navigation effects is executed.

  The navigation effect is executed in a game in which a predetermined navigation target combination (push order) is won. The push order is a role shown in FIGS. 13 and 14. For example, when the replay GR1 is won during the pseudo bonus or during the AT, a navigation effect for informing an operation procedure (left middle right) for deriving (winning) the promoted replay 1 as an advantageous symbol combination is executed. Further, the execution mode of the navigation effect may be different between the pseudo bonus and the AT. Further, the start effect for starting the pseudo bonus is an effect for displaying a message such as “pseudo bonus start!”, And the start effect for starting the AT is an effect for displaying a message such as “AT start!”, For example. is there.

  When the pseudo bonus is won, the main control unit 41 sets the pseudo bonus transition flag and controls the pseudo bonus at the pseudo bonus start timing. The pseudo bonus transition flag is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 41c, and is cleared when the number of pseudo bonus games reaches zero. The main control unit 41 determines whether or not the pseudo bonus is being performed based on the pseudo bonus transition flag.

  Further, the main control unit 41 sets the AT shift flag and controls the AT when the AT start timing comes when the AT is won. The AT transition flag is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 41c and cleared when the number of AT games reaches zero. The main control unit 41 determines whether or not the AT is in progress based on the AT transition flag.

[Direction mode selection]
A player can play a game by taking over the previous game history (for example, the number of bonuses, the number of payouts, etc.) by inputting a password from the main menu screen displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. As shown in 15 (a) and 15 (b), “effect mode setting” can be selected after the game starts after the password is input.

  The presentation mode in the present embodiment includes three types, a takeover mode, a switching mode, and a post notification mode. In the takeover mode, when it is decided to give another privilege during the precursor period that suggests whether or not to give one privilege, the sign production that suggests whether or not to give one privilege remains as it is It is an effect mode designed to be able to take over and notify the grant of other benefits. When the switching mode is determined to give another privilege during the precursor period that suggests whether or not to give one privilege, the switching mode is different from the precursor effect that suggests whether or not to give one privilege. In the production mode designed to be able to notify the grant of other benefits by the precursor effect that suggests whether or not to give other benefits, switching to the precursor effect that suggests whether or not to give other benefits is there. In the post-notification mode, when it is determined to give another privilege during the precursor period that suggests whether to grant one privilege, the precursor period that suggests whether to grant one privilege is It is an effect mode designed so that it is possible to notify the grant of another privilege in a precursor period that suggests whether or not to grant another privilege that is controlled after the completion.

[CZ lottery]
FIG. 16A shows the CZ1 lottery table, and FIG. 16B shows the CZ2 lottery table. The main control unit 41 determines whether to give a CZ1 game by executing a CZ1 lottery based on the CZ1 lottery table, and determines whether to give a CZ2 game by executing CZ2 lottery based on the CZ2 lottery table. To do.

  Further, when the CZ lottery condition is satisfied, the CZ lottery is executed. In the present embodiment, the CZ1 lottery conditions are common to the CZ1 lottery and the CZ2 lottery. In the examples of FIGS. 16A and 16B, in both the CZ1 lottery and the CZ2 lottery, the CZ lottery condition is satisfied by the normal replay winning condition, the condition satisfied by the bell winning condition, and during non-AT The condition that is satisfied when 1000 games are consumed and the condition that is satisfied when the AT lottery is not executed for 500 games is included. In the CZ1 lottery, based on the winning probability shown in FIG. 16A, and in the CZ2 lottery, whether to give a CZ game based on the winning probability shown in FIG. And the number of CZ games to be given are determined.

  In the present embodiment, even when the CZ is controlled, the CZ lottery is executed when the CZ lottery condition is satisfied. When CZ is won in this CZ lottery, the number of CZ games determined by CZ winning is added to the number of games controlled by CZ.

  In the present embodiment, the CZ1 lottery is executed when the CZ lottery condition is satisfied while being controlled by the CZ1. In addition, when the CZ2 lottery condition is satisfied while being controlled to CZ2, the CZ2 lottery is executed. When the CZ lottery condition is satisfied when the CZ is not controlled, it is determined by random number lottery which of the CZ1 lottery and the CZ2 lottery is executed. Here, the execution probability of the CZ1 lottery and the execution probability of the CZ2 lottery are 50%, respectively.

  Since CZ2 is advantageous to the player in the AT lottery over CZ1, the CZ2 lottery accordingly has a lower probability of winning CZ than in the CZ1 lottery. For example, in the case of CZ1 lottery, CZ is won with a probability of 40% when a normal replay is won. In the case of CZ2 lottery, CZ is won only with a probability of 20% when a normal replay is won. In the CZ2 lottery, the probability of winning the CZ may be higher than the CZ1 lottery.

[Pseudo bonus lottery]
FIG. 17A is a diagram showing a pseudo bonus lottery table used during non-CZ, and FIG. 17B is a diagram showing a pseudo bonus lottery table used during CZ1, and FIG. These are figures which show the pseudo | simulation bonus lottery table used in CZ2. The main control unit 41 executes a pseudo bonus lottery based on a pseudo bonus lottery table set in accordance with whether or not it is in CZ, and whether in CZ is in CZ1 or CZ2. Then, it is determined whether or not to give the number of pseudo bonus games.

  As shown in FIGS. 17 (a), (b), and (c), the pseudo bonus lottery is performed when one of weak watermelon winning, weak cherry winning, strong watermelon winning, strong cherry winning, and middle cherry winning is achieved. To be executed. In the pseudo bonus lottery, whether to control the pseudo bonus game based on the winning probabilities shown in FIGS. 17A, 17B, and 17C (that is, whether to win the pseudo bonus), And the number of pseudo bonus games for control is determined.

  During CZ, the probability that the number of pseudo bonus games is awarded is higher than during non-CZ, and the number of pseudo bonus games to be awarded is larger. Further, in CZ2, there is a higher probability that the number of pseudo bonus games will be given than in CZ1, and the number of pseudo bonus games to be given is larger. For example, if you win a weak cherry during non-CZ, you will win a pseudo bonus only with a probability of 10%. If you win a weak cherry during CZ1, you will win a pseudo bonus with a probability of 30%, and then you will win a weak cherry during CZ2. When winning, a pseudo bonus is won with a probability of 50%. Also, when a weak cherry is won during non-CZ, only 50 pseudo bonus games are awarded when a pseudo bonus is won. However, when a weak cherry is won during CZ1, a pseudo bonus is not limited to 50 games but 100 games. When the number of pseudo bonus games is given, and when a weak cherry is won during CZ2, the number of pseudo bonus games of 150 games is not limited to 50 games or 100 games when the pseudo bonus is won.

  In this way, when controlled by any CZ, the expected value of winning the pseudo bonus is higher than when not controlled by CZ, and there is a possibility that a large number of pseudo bonus games will be awarded. Further, when controlled to CZ2, the expected value of winning the pseudo bonus is higher than when controlled to CZ1, and a large number of pseudo bonus games may be awarded. Thereby, when controlled to CZ2, the player can be most expected to give the number of pseudo bonus games.

  In the present embodiment, there is no common lottery condition between the lottery condition for executing the pseudo bonus lottery and the lottery condition for executing the CZ lottery (CZ1 lottery, CZ2 lottery). That is, the pseudo bonus and the CZ game are not determined to be given at a common opportunity. This makes it easier for the player to recognize whether a pseudo bonus or a CZ game may be awarded depending on the opportunity.

[AT lottery]
FIG. 17 (d) is a diagram showing an AT lottery table used during non-CZ, FIG. 17 (e) is a diagram showing an AT lottery table used during CZ1, and FIG. It is a figure which shows the AT lottery table used in CZ2. The main control unit 41 performs navigation by performing an AT lottery based on an AT lottery table that is set according to whether or not the vehicle is in CZ and whether in CZ1 or CZ2. Decide whether to grant stock.

  As shown in FIGS. 17D, 17E, and 17F, the AT lottery is performed when any one of the weak watermelon winning, the weak cherry winning, the strong watermelon winning, the strong cherry winning, and the middle cherry winning is achieved. Executed. Then, in the AT lottery, whether or not to give the navigation stock (that is, whether or not to win the AT) and grant based on the winning probabilities shown in FIGS. 17 (d), (e), and (f). The number of navigation stocks in the case is determined.

  In CZ, there is a higher probability that navigation stock will be given than in non-CZ, and the number of navigation stocks given will be higher. Further, in CZ2, there is a higher probability that navigation stock will be given than in CZ1, and the number of navigation stocks given will be higher. For example, if you won a weak cherry during non-CZ, you won only AT with a probability of 10%, but if you won a weak cherry during CZ1, you won a AT with a probability of 30% and then won a weak cherry during CZ2. Sometimes you win an AT with a 50% chance. In addition, when winning a weak cherry during non-CZ, only one navigation stock is awarded when winning AT, but when winning a weak cherry during CZ1, not only one but two navigation stocks are awarded when winning AT Furthermore, when a weak cherry is won during CZ2, there are cases where three navigation stocks are given, not limited to one or two, when AT is won.

  Thus, when controlled to any CZ, the expected value of AT winning is higher than when not controlled to CZ, and there is a possibility that a lot of navigation stock is given. In addition, when controlled to CZ2, the expected value of winning the AT is higher than when controlled to CZ1, and there is a possibility that a lot of navigation stock is given. Thereby, when controlled to CZ2, the player can be most expected to give the navigation stock.

  In the present embodiment, there is no common lottery condition between the lottery condition for executing the AT lottery and the lottery condition for executing the CZ lottery (CZ1 lottery, CZ2 lottery). That is, it is not determined that the navigation stock and the CZ game are given at a common opportunity. Thereby, it can be made easier for the player to recognize which of the navigation stock and the CZ game may be given depending on the opportunity.

  In addition, the result of AT lottery, the result of CZ lottery, and the result of pseudo bonus lottery are each notified by effects executed by the sub-control unit 91.

[CZ precursor sign lottery]
Next, the CZ precursor effect will be described. The sign of CZ is an effect that tells the player whether or not CZ has been won (which suggests the possibility of having won CZ). FIG. 18A shows a CZ precursor effect lottery table. The main control unit 41 executes the CZ precursor effect lottery table based on the CZ precursor effect lottery table, thereby executing the CZ2 precursor effect suggesting the provision of the CZ2 game or the CZ2 precursor effect indicating the provision of the CZ2 game. Determine presence or absence. In some cases, the CZ1 precursor effect and the CZ2 precursor effect are collectively referred to as a CZ precursor effect, and the CZ1 game and the CZ2 game are collectively referred to as a CZ game.

  As shown in FIG. 18A, the CZ precursor effect lottery is executed when CZ is not won or when CZ is won. In the CZ precursor effect lottery, the presence / absence of the CZ precursor effect is determined based on the winning probability shown in FIG.

  In the CZ precursor effect lottery, the CZ precursor effect is executed with a probability of 100% when CZ is won, whereas the CZ precursor effect is executed only with a probability of 10% when CZ is not won. Thereby, when the CZ precursor effect is executed, it is possible to improve the interest of the game, which can cause the player to expect that the CZ is won.

[Pseudo bonus sign drawing lottery]
Next, the pseudo bonus warning effect will be described. The pseudo bonus sign effect is an effect that tells the player whether or not a pseudo bonus has been won (indicating the possibility of having won a pseudo bonus). FIG. 18B is a diagram showing a pseudo bonus omen effect lottery table in non-CZ, and FIG. 18C is a diagram showing a pseudo bonus omen effect lottery table in CZ1, FIG. These are figures which show the pseudo-bonus precursor effect lottery table in CZ2. The main control unit 41 determines whether or not to execute the pseudo-bonus precursor effect by executing the pseudo-bonus precursor effect lottery based on the pseudo-bonus precursor effect lottery table.

  As shown in FIGS. 18B, 18 </ b> C, and 18 </ b> D, the pseudo bonus warning effect lottery is executed when the pseudo bonus is not won or when the pseudo bonus is won. Then, in the pseudo bonus warning effect lottery, the presence or absence of the pseudo bonus warning effect is determined based on the winning probabilities shown in FIGS. 18B, 18C, and 18D.

  In the pseudo bonus warning effect lottery, the pseudo bonus warning effect is performed when the pseudo bonus is not won, with a higher probability when the control is not controlled by CZ than when it is controlled by CZ (CZ1, CZ2). For example, during non-CZ, a pseudo-bonus warning effect is executed with a probability of 50% when the pseudo-bonus is not won, whereas during CZ1, a pseudo-bonus warning effect is executed only with a probability of 30% when the pseudo-bonus is not selected. In addition, during CZ2, the pseudo bonus warning effect is executed only with a probability of 10% when the pseudo bonus is not won.

  Thus, although it is harder to win the pseudo bonus during non-CZ than during CZ, the pseudo bonus warning effect is executed more frequently than during CZ when the pseudo bonus is not won. For this reason, even during a non-CZ that cannot be expected to win a pseudo bonus compared to during CZ, the player can be beaten by the pseudo-bonus warning effect that is frequently performed. Can be prevented. On the other hand, during CZ, it is easier to win the pseudo bonus than during non-CZ, and the pseudo-bonus warning effect is not executed as frequently as during non-CZ when the pseudo bonus is not won. For this reason, when the pseudo bonus warning effect is executed during CZ, the probability of winning the pseudo bonus increases. That is, since the reliability of the pseudo bonus warning effect is higher during CZ than during non-CZ, the player can be expected to win the pseudo bonus when the pseudo bonus warning effect is executed. In this way, the interest of the game can be improved in relation to the state under control and the pseudo-bonus warning effect when the pseudo-bonus is not won.

  In the pseudo bonus warning effect lottery, the pseudo bonus warning effect is performed when the pseudo bonus is not won, with a higher probability when the control is controlled by CZ1 than when it is controlled by CZ2. For example, in CZ1, a pseudo bonus warning effect is executed with a probability of 30% when the pseudo bonus is not won, whereas in CZ2, a pseudo bonus warning effect is executed only with a probability of 10% when the pseudo bonus is not won. .

  Thus, although it is harder to win the pseudo bonus during CZ1 than during CZ2, the pseudo bonus warning effect is executed more frequently than during CZ2 when the pseudo bonus is not won. For this reason, even during CZ1 that cannot be expected to win the pseudo bonus than during CZ2, the player can be beaten by the pseudo-bonus warning effect frequently performed, so the player stops the game halfway Can be prevented. On the other hand, during CZ2, it is easier to win the pseudo bonus than during CZ1, and when the pseudo bonus is not won, the pseudo bonus warning effect is not executed as frequently as during CZ1. For this reason, when the pseudo bonus warning effect is executed during CZ2, the probability of winning the pseudo bonus increases. That is, since the reliability of the pseudo bonus warning effect is higher during CZ2 than during CZ1, the player can be expected to win the pseudo bonus when the pseudo bonus warning effect is executed. In this way, the interest of the game can be improved in relation to the state under control and the pseudo-bonus warning effect when the pseudo-bonus is not won.

[CZ1 precursor effect selection lottery and CZ2 precursor effect selection lottery]
FIG. 19A is a diagram showing a CZ1 precursor effect selection table when a pseudo bonus is not won, and FIG. 19B is a diagram showing a CZ1 precursor effect selection table when a pseudo bonus is won. When the main control unit 41 determines to execute the CZ1 precursor effect in the CZ precursor effect lottery, the main control unit 41 selects the CZ1 precursor effect based on the CZ1 precursor effect selection table set according to whether or not the pseudo bonus is won. Run a lottery. Then, a CZ precursor command that can specify the CZ1 precursor effect and the type (effect type) of the CZ1 precursor effect is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91. The sub control unit 91 executes the CZ1 precursor effect based on the CZ precursor command.

  As shown in FIGS. 19 (a) and 19 (b), the CZ1 precursor effect when the pseudo bonus is not won has four types of effect types a1 to a4. The CZ1 precursor effect when the pseudo bonus is won is A1. There are four types of effects such as ~ A4. For the CZ1 precursor effect, a chance effect that suggests whether or not CZ is won and a CZ1 game is expected to be given, and a CZ1 game that is executed after the chance effect and indicates whether or not CZ is won A roulette effect that clearly informs whether or not to grant is included.

  In the chance effect, for example, a character image of “chance” is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. In the roulette effect, an image in which a character image “x” indicating CZ non-winning and a character image “◯” indicating CZ winning is rotated by the roulette is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, and the rotation of the roulette is stopped. If the indicated character image is “X”, CZ non-winning is definitely notified, while if the indicated character image is “◯”, CZ winning is definitely notified.

  As shown in FIGS. 19A and 19B, the effects a1 to a4 and A1 to A4 indicate the number of games and the contents of the CZ precursor period in the CZ1 precursor effect (for example, the number of games of the chance effect and the roulette effect). The number of games is different). Furthermore, the CZ precursor period corresponding to each effect type is composed of a basic period (for example, 3 games in the case of the effect type a1) and an additional period (α = 0 to 3 games). The additional period is randomly determined at the time of CZ1 precursor effect selection lottery.

  FIG. 19C is a diagram showing a CZ2 precursor effect selection table when a pseudo bonus is not won, and FIG. 19D is a diagram showing a CZ2 precursor effect selection table when a pseudo bonus is won. When the main control unit 41 determines to execute the CZ2 precursor effect in the CZ precursor effect lottery, the main control unit 41 selects the CZ2 precursor effect based on the CZ2 precursor effect selection table set according to whether or not the pseudo bonus is won. Run a lottery. Then, a CZ precursor command capable of specifying the CZ2 precursor effect and the type (effect type) of the CZ2 precursor effect is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91. The sub control unit 91 executes the CZ2 precursor effect based on the CZ precursor command.

  As shown in FIGS. 19C and 19D, the CZ2 precursor effect when the pseudo bonus is not won has four types of effect types a5 to a8. The CZ2 precursor effect when the pseudo bonus is won is A5. There are four types of effects such as ~ A8. Since the content of the CZ2 precursor effect is substantially the same as the content of the CZ1 precursor effect, description thereof is omitted.

  As shown in FIGS. 19C and 19D, the effects a5 to a8 and A5 to A8 are the number of games and the contents of the CZ precursor period in the CZ2 precursor effect (for example, the number of games of the chance effect and the roulette effect). The number of games is different). Furthermore, the CZ precursor period corresponding to each effect type is composed of a basic period (for example, 5 games in the case of effect type a5) and an additional period (α = 0 to 3 games). The additional period is randomly determined at the time of the CZ2 precursor effect selection lottery.

  As shown in FIGS. 19 (a), (b), (c), and (d), in both the CZ1 precursor effect selection lottery and the CZ2 precursor effect selection lottery, the winning probabilities differ depending on the number of CZ games to be given. Thus, one of the effect types is determined. In both the CZ1 precursor effect selection lottery and the CZ2 precursor effect selection lottery, there is a higher probability that the number of games in the CZ precursor period will be greater when the pseudo bonus is won than when the pseudo bonus is not won.

  As described above, the effect type is selected so that the number of games in the CZ precursor period differs depending on whether or not the pseudo bonus is won (in consideration), so that the CZ precursor effect can be changed. In addition, if the number of games in the CZ precursor period increases, the probability of winning a pseudo bonus increases. Furthermore, the number of games in the CZ precursor period in the CZ2 precursor effect is higher than the number of games in the CZ precursor period in the CZ1 precursor effect. For this reason, it is possible to make the player play while paying attention to the number of games in the CZ precursor period, and to improve the interest of the game.

[Pseudo-bonus sign production selection lottery]
FIG. 19 (e) is a diagram showing a pseudo-bonus precursor effect selection table when CZ is not won, and FIG. 19 (f) is a diagram showing a pseudo-bonus precursor effect selection table when CZ is won. When the main control unit 41 is determined to execute the pseudo-bonus precursor effect in the pseudo-bonus precursor effect lottery, the pseudo-bonus precursor effect selection table is set based on whether or not the CZ is won. The sign production selection lottery is executed. Then, a pseudo-bonus warning command that can specify the pseudo-bonus warning effect and the type of the bonus bonus warning effect (effect type) is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91. The sub-control unit 91 executes the AT sign effect based on the pseudo bonus sign command.

  As shown in FIGS. 19 (e) and 19 (f), there are four types of effects such as b1 to b4 in the pseudo-bonus warning effect at the time of CZ non-winning, and B1 to B4 in the pseudo-bonus warning effect at the time of CZ winning. There are four types of effects. In the pseudo-bonus sign effect, a training suggestion effect that suggests whether or not a pseudo bonus has been won and expects the provision of a pseudo bonus game number, and whether or not a pseudo bonus has been won and executed after the training suggestion effect A training effect that suggests that the number of pseudo bonus games will be further expected, and whether or not to give a pseudo bonus game number that is executed after the training effect and suggests whether or not a pseudo bonus is won And a battle effect that is automatically notified.

  In the training suggestion effect, for example, a character image “Maybe training started?” Is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. In the training effect, for example, an effect image in which the character is training is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. In the battle effect, for example, an effect image in which a friend character and an enemy character battle is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, and if the enemy character wins, the pseudo bonus non-winning is definitely notified, while the friend character wins. If this is the case, the pseudo bonus winning will be informed definitely.

  As shown in FIGS. 19 (e) and 19 (f), the effects b1 to b4 and B1 to B4 are the number of games in the pseudo-bonus precursor period and the contents of the effects (for example, the training suggestion effect and the training effect). , And the number of battle production games) are different from each other. Furthermore, the pseudo-bonus precursor period corresponding to each effect type is composed of a basic period (for example, 20 games in the case of the effect type b1) and an additional period (α = 0 to 3 games). The additional period is randomly determined at the time of the pseudo bonus precursor effect selection lottery.

  As shown in FIGS. 19 (e) and 19 (f), in the pseudo bonus precursor sign lottery, one of the effect types is determined with different winning probabilities depending on the number of pseudo bonus games to be given. In the pseudo bonus warning sign lottery, there is a higher probability that the number of games in the pseudo bonus warning period will be greater when CZ is won than when CZ is not won.

  In this manner, the effect type is selected so that the number of games in the pseudo-bonus precursor period varies depending on whether or not CZ is won (in consideration), so that the pseudo-bonus precursor effect can be changed. Also, if the number of games in the pseudo-bonus precursor period increases, the probability of winning CZ increases. Further, the greater the number of pseudo bonus games to be given, the higher the probability that the number of games in the pseudo bonus precursor period will increase. That is, since the effect type is selected so that the number of games in the pseudo-bonus precursor period varies depending on the number of pseudo-bonus games to be given (in consideration), the pseudo-bonus precursor effect can be changed. For this reason, it is possible to make the player play while paying attention to the number of games in the pseudo-bonus precursor period, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

  As described above, the pseudo-bonus precursor effect is executed during the precursor period that suggests whether or not the number of pseudo-bonus games is to be given, and the CZ precursor effect is given during the precursor period that suggests whether or not to grant the CZ game. Is executed. As described above, the pseudo-bonus warning effect executed during the pseudo-bonus warning period and the CZ warning warning effect executed during the CZ warning period are different system effects. For this reason, the interest of the game can be improved without making the game monotonous as compared with the case where the provision of the pseudo bonus game number and the provision of the CZ game are notified only for one effect.

  In addition, since the number of pseudo-bonus games and the type of CZ game are different benefits, the player's expectation can be made different depending on whether the pseudo-bonus precursor effect or the CZ precursor effect is executed. Interest can be improved.

  In addition, since there is no common effect between the pseudo bonus warning effect and the CZ warning effect, depending on whether the pseudo bonus warning effect or the CZ warning effect is executed, which of the pseudo bonus game number and the CZ game is determined. It is possible to make it easier for the player to recognize whether the performance has been executed.

[Counting the number of games remaining in the previous period]
The main control unit 41 sets the CZ1 transition flag as the state transition flag when CZ is won in the CZ1 lottery, the CZ2 transition flag as the state transition flag when CZ is won in the CZ2 lottery, and the state transition flag when the pseudo bonus is won in the pseudo bonus lottery. The pseudo bonus transition flag is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 41c.

  Further, the main control unit 41 determines the number of remaining games in the CZ precursor period when the CZ precursor period in the CZ1 precursor effect is determined, and the remaining number of games in the CZ precursor period when the CZ precursor period in the CZ2 precursor effect is determined. When the pseudo bonus precursor period is determined, the remaining number of games in the pseudo bonus precursor period is set in one precursor period counter. That is, the number of remaining games in the precursor period in any of the CZ1 precursor effect, the CZ2 precursor effect, and the pseudo bonus precursor effect is counted by the common precursor period counter.

  Thereafter, the main control unit 41 decrements the value of the precursor period counter by 1 when the game starts, and determines whether or not the value of the precursor period counter is 0 when the game ends. Then, when it is determined that the precursor period has ended with the value of the precursor period counter being 0, the CZ1 transition flag, the CZ2 transition flag, and the pseudo bonus transition flag are set according to which of the CZ1 transition flag, the pseudo bonus transition flag is set. Or CZ2 or pseudo bonus. As a result, at the end of the game in which the precursor period has ended, control is made to CZ and pseudo bonus from the start of the next game.

  Further, when the main control unit 41 wins the special combination (BB1, BB2), the main control unit 41 sets a special combination winning flag indicating that the special combination is won in a predetermined area of the RAM 41c. When the special role winning flag is not set, the main control unit 41 determines whether or not it is during the precursor period based on the value of the precursor period counter every time the game is started. In some cases, the value of the precursor period counter is decremented by 1 and updated. On the other hand, when the special role winning flag is set, the main control unit 41 does not set the precursor period and does not update the precursor period counter by decrementing by 1, and every time the game ends. Regardless of whether or not it is during the precursor period, the precursor period counter is reset and set to zero. When the precursor period counter is reset, the precursor period being executed is canceled. Also, since the precursor period counter is reset at the end of the game, in the state where the special combination winning flag is set, that is, in the so-called carryover state, the process of resetting the precursor period counter is repeatedly performed every time the game is played. .

  Then, the main control unit 41 is controlled to a bonus when a special combination is won, and after the bonus ends, the main control unit 41 has a higher priority among CZ1, CZ2, and the pseudo bonus based on the set state transition flag. The state is controlled in order (eg, pseudo bonus, priority of CZ2, CZ1).

  As described above, the main control unit 41 determines whether or not to shift to the state related to the pseudo bonus (pseudo bonus, CZ1, CZ2) when a predetermined lottery condition is satisfied (CZ1 lottery, CZ2 lottery). , A state transition flag that can specify the state of the transition destination determined by the lottery is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 41c, and the sign When the period has elapsed, it is possible to shift to a control state corresponding to the state transition flag. The main control unit 41 sets the precursor period in common with one precursor period counter provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 41c, regardless of which state transition flag is set. As a result, it is possible to simplify the control for specifying the precursor period according to the state transition flag being displayed, and to reduce the capacity of the storage area for storing the precursor information.

  In addition, since the main control unit 41 has different lengths of easy-to-select periods between the CZ precursor period in the CZ1 precursor effect and the CZ precursor period in the CZ2 precursor effect, the main control unit 41 performs CZ over an appropriate length period. It can be controlled in the precursor period.

  Further, the sub-control unit 91 is configured to be able to control the presentation based on various commands transmitted from the main control unit 41, and the main control unit 41 determines the remaining number of games in the CZ precursor period. An identifiable CZ precursor command and a pseudo bonus precursor command that can specify the remaining number of games in the pseudo bonus precursor period are transmitted to the sub-control unit 91, and the sub-control unit 91 transmits the CZ precursor command and the pseudo bonus precursor command Since the precursor effect indicating the precursor period is executed based on the control period, the control load on the main control unit 41 can be reduced.

  In addition, the main control unit 41 updates the precursor period counter for counting the number of remaining games in the precursor period when the control state related to the pseudo bonus is shifted by 1 at the start of the game, and updates the precursor when the game ends. Based on the value of the period counter, when the number of remaining games in the precursor period is zero, it is determined that the precursor period has ended. Therefore, since the update of the precursor period counter and the determination of whether or not the precursor period based on the precursor period counter is not performed at the same time, the precursor period is surely determined based on the updated precursor period counter. It is possible to determine whether or not the process has been completed.

  In addition, the main control unit 41 can hold a plurality of state transition flags, and when the control is performed in the precursor period, that is, when at least one state transition flag is set, the predetermined lottery When the conditions are met, a lottery (CZ1 lottery, CZ2 lottery, pseudobonus lottery) is performed to determine whether or not the state related to the pseudo bonus is to be transferred. A possible state transition flag is further set in a predetermined area of the RAM 41c. For this reason, even when other transition conditions are satisfied during the precursor period, the transition can be made to CZ1, CZ2, or a pseudo bonus according to a plurality of transition conditions without complicating the process.

  In addition, the main control unit 41 can hold a plurality of state transition flags. If a plurality of different types of state transition flags are held, the main control unit 41 has priority over the state having the highest advantage for the player. Then, control is performed during the precursor period based on the state transition flag. For this reason, even when other transition conditions are satisfied during the precursor period, it is possible to shift to a state having the highest advantage for the player according to the plurality of transition conditions without complicating the processing.

  In addition, in the CZ1 precursor effect selection lottery, the CZ2 precursor effect selection lottery, and the pseudo bonus predictor effect selection lottery, the main control unit 41 selects a basic period of the precursor period and uses a random number to add a predetermined additional period (0). ~ 3 games) is selected, and the sum of the additional periods with respect to the basic period is determined as the number of games in the precursor period, so that the length of the precursor period can be varied in the range of the additional period centering on the basic period, It is possible to prevent the period from becoming monotonous.

  In addition, when the special combination is won in the internal lottery, the main control unit 41 sets a special combination winning flag indicating that the special combination is won in a predetermined area of the RAM 41c, and corresponds to the special combination winning flag. The special role winning flag is held until the bonus is won, and when the special role is won in the internal lottery, the predecessor period counter is reset and the special role winning flag is set. Based on the above, since the sign period counter is reset every time the game is played, it is possible to prevent the sign period from being controlled by a malfunction in a state where the special combination winning flag is carried over.

[About background images]
Next, the background image will be described. In the present embodiment, a background image can be displayed on the screen of the liquid crystal display 51 by the sub-control unit 91. In this embodiment, the background image includes a morning background image, a daytime background image, and a night background image. Hereinafter, the morning background image, the daytime background image, and the night background image are referred to as a morning background, a daytime background, and a night background, respectively. The morning background is a background that suggests that it is in non-CZ (highly likely to be non-CZ). The daytime background is a background that suggests that it is in CZ1 (highly likely to be CZ1). The night background is a background that suggests that it is in CZ2 (highly likely to be CZ2). Even when the morning background is displayed, it may be controlled to CZ1 or CZ2. In the following, the morning background is a background that suggests that it is in non-CZ, so it may be a low probability background. In addition, the daytime background or the nighttime background is a background suggesting that it is in the CZ, and may be a highly accurate background.

  Next, the highly accurate background lottery for determining whether or not to display the highly accurate background will be described. FIG. 20 (a) shows an example of a highly reliable background lottery table used in the highly reliable background lottery. In the example of FIG. 20 (a), a highly reliable background lottery is performed based on the value of the CZ counter. Here, the CZ counter is a counter capable of specifying the number of remaining games of the CZ, and when the value of the CZ counter is 1 or more, it is controlled to CZ. For example, when the CZ counter is 10, it is controlled to CZ and the remaining number of games of CZ is 10.

  Further, CZ includes CZ1 and CZ2. When controlled to CZ1, the CZ1 counter is used, and when controlled to CZ2, the CZ2 counter is used. In addition, the CZ counter is decremented by 1 during CZ when the game ends (when the game is stopped for the third time). In the present embodiment, since CZ1 and CZ2 are not controlled at the same time, both the CZ1 counter and the CZ counter 2 do not become 1 or more.

  In the present embodiment, the highly reliable background lottery is executed when the CZ counter is 15 or more (see S10 in FIG. 21). In the example of FIG. 20A, when the value of the CZ counter is 15 to 19, the probability of shifting to the highly accurate background is 0%, and when the value of the CZ counter is 20 or more, the highly accurate background. The probability of shifting to is 50%.

  Next, the CZ suggesting character effect will be described. The CZ suggesting character effect is an effect of displaying a CZ suggesting character that suggests being controlled by the CZ separately from the background display. The CZ suggesting character effect lottery is a lottery for determining whether or not to execute the CZ suggesting character effect. FIG. 20B shows an example of the CZ suggestion character effect lottery table used in the CZ suggestion character effect lottery. In the present embodiment, the CZ suggesting character effect is an effect performed separately from the CZ precursor effect. By executing the CZ suggesting character effect, it can be suggested to the player that the CZ suggesting character effect is being executed. The end timing of the CZ suggesting character effect may be when CZ ends or when the predetermined number of games have been consumed after the CZ suggesting character effect is started.

  In the example of FIG. 20B, the CZ suggestion character effect lottery is a lottery executed during CZ. The CZ suggestion character effect lottery is performed based on the background image. In the example of FIG. 20B, the probability that the CZ suggesting character effect is executed is 60% when the background is CZ and a low probability background, and is 20% when the background is CZ and the background is highly accurate. is there.

[Sub-related processing]
Next, an example of sub-side related processing executed by the sub control unit 91 will be described. The sub-side related process is a process executed when a lever-on operation (operation to the start switch) is performed. FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing the sub-side related processing. In the sub-side related process, the sub control unit 91 determines whether or not CZ is won (S2). If the CZ is won (Y in S2), the sub-control unit 91 adds the number of CZ games assigned by the CZ winning to the CZ counter (S4), and proceeds to the process of S6. In S4, when the value of the CZ counter is 0, the number of CZ games assigned is added, and when the value of the CZ counter is N (N is an integer equal to or greater than 1), the CZ assigned to N Add (add) the number of games. On the other hand, if the CZ is not won (N in S2), the sub-control unit 91 proceeds to the process of S6 without performing the process of S4.

  In S6, the sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not the displayed background image is a highly accurate background. If it is determined that the background is not highly accurate (N in S6), the sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not the value of the CZ counter is 0 (S8). If the value of the CZ counter is not 0 (N in S8), the sub control unit 91 determines whether or not the value of the CZ counter is 15 or more (S10). When the sub-control unit 91 determines that the value of the CZ counter is 15 or more (Y in S10), the sub-control unit 91 executes the highly-accurate background lottery described with reference to FIG. 20A (S12).

  In S14, the background determined by the highly accurate background lottery is displayed. When it is determined to display the high-accuracy background in the high-accuracy background lottery, the background corresponding to CZ of the CZ counter determined to be 15 or more in S10 is displayed as the high-accuracy background. For example, when the CZ counter determined to be 15 or more in S10 is a CZ1 counter, the daytime background corresponding to CZ1 is displayed as a highly accurate background. In addition, when the CZ counter determined to be 15 or more in S10 is the CZ2 counter, the night background corresponding to CZ2 is displayed as a highly accurate background. In addition, when it is determined not to shift to the highly accurate background in S12, the display of the low probability background (morning background) is maintained. When the process of S14 ends, the process proceeds to S15.

  If it is determined in S6 that the background is highly accurate (Y in S6), the sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not the value of the CZ counter is 5 (S30). If the value of the CZ counter is 5 (Y in S30), the sub-control unit 91 displays the low probability background A (S32), and proceeds to the process of S15. Here, the low probability background A is a background on which a morning background is displayed and a mountain background is displayed. The low probability background A is a background indicating that the number of remaining CZ games is small (whether the number of remaining CZ games is 1 to 5). On the other hand, if the value of the CZ counter is not 5 (N in S30), the sub-control unit 91 proceeds to the process of S15 without performing the process of S32.

  If it is determined in S10 that the value of the CZ counter is less than 15 (N in S10), the sub-control unit 91 proceeds to the process of S15 without performing the processes of S12 and S14. If the value of the CZ counter is 0 in S8 (Y in S8), the sub-control unit 91 displays the low probability background B (S34), and proceeds to the process of S15. Here, the low probability background B is a background on which a morning background is displayed and a river background is displayed. The low probability background B is a background indicating that the number of remaining CZ games is 0 (having reached 0). Further, when the low probability background B is displayed when it is determined YES in S8, the display of the low probability background B is maintained in the process of S34.

  In S15, it is determined whether CZ winning notification (for example, see timing t3 in FIG. 23, etc.) has been executed. If it is determined in S15 that CZ winning notification has not been executed, the process proceeds to S16. In S16, it is determined whether or not the CZ suggesting character effect is being executed. In S18, when CZ is controlled (when the CZ counter is 1 or more), the CZ suggesting character effect is executed using the CZ suggesting character effect lottery table of FIG. By executing the determination process of S15, it is possible to prevent the CZ winning and the CZ suggesting character effect from being executed twice.

  In S24, the sub-control unit 91 determines whether the third stop has been performed (S24). The sub-control unit 91 waits until the third stop (N in S24). On the other hand, when it is determined that the third stop has been made (Y in S24), the sub-control unit 91 subtracts 1 from the value of the CZ counter (S26) and ends the process.

[High accuracy background display and low accuracy background display]
FIG. 22 is a diagram for explaining high-accuracy background display, low-accuracy background display, and the like. As shown in FIG. 22 (A), when the value of the CZ counter is 15 or more, as shown in FIG. 22 (B), a highly reliable background lottery (FIG. 20 (a) and S12 in FIG. 21) is executed. Is done.

  When it is determined that the highly accurate background lottery is displayed by the highly accurate background lottery, the highly accurate background is displayed as shown in FIG. Therefore, as shown by the mark * in FIG. 22C, when the CZ counter is 20 or more, that is, during the CZ controlled for a certain long period of time, a highly accurate background is displayed.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the highly accurate background lottery is not displayed by the highly accurate background lottery (that is, when the display of the low accuracy background is determined), as shown in FIG. Is displayed (or the low-accuracy background is maintained). Therefore, as shown by the mark * in FIG. 22D, a low-accuracy background is displayed even when the CZ counter is 15 or more, that is, during CZ controlled for a long period of time. Further, since it is advantageous for the player during CZ (see FIG. 17 and the like), it is possible to give the player an unexpected feeling such as “it is advantageous even if a low-accuracy background is displayed”. For example, in the state where the low probability background is displayed, when the value of the CZ counter is less than 15, the high probability background lottery is not executed (see S10 and S12 in FIG. 21). As described above, when the value of the CZ counter is less than 15, a low-accuracy background is displayed. In this case as well, the player can have an unexpected feeling.

[Example of production when the takeover mode is selected]
Next, an example of an effect when the takeover mode is selected will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 23 shows an example of an effect when CZ is won during the pseudo-bonus precursor period.

  As shown in FIG. 23A, when the number of games in the CZ precursor period (the number of games determined using the table of FIG. 19) is equal to or less than the number of remaining games in the pseudo bonus precursor period, when CZ is won at timing t2. The pseudo-bonus precursor effect being executed is inherited and executed. For this reason, if a player knows that the pseudo-bonus sign effect is an effect related to the number of pseudo-bonus games, he / she expects to give the pseudo-bonus game number by the pseudo-bonus sign effect even after winning CZ. Become. In addition, if the player does not know that the pseudo-bonus precursor effect is an effect related to the number of pseudo-bonus games, he or she will expect some kind of privilege even after winning the CZ.

  Thereafter, at timing t3 when the control for the pseudo-bonus precursor period is scheduled to end, CZ winning is notified as a result of the pseudo-bonus precursor effect. As a result, a player who knows that the pseudo-bonus precursor effect is an effect related to the number of pseudo-bonus games may be surprised that the provision of the CZ game is notified by the pseudo-bonus precursor effect. Can improve the interest of the game. In addition, for players who do not know that the pseudo bonus sign effect is an effect related to the number of pseudo bonus games, the provision of the CZ game is notified by the pseudo bonus sign effect without changing the effect. It is possible to enjoy the joy of giving the CZ game without giving it. Note that the CZ winning notification process may not be executed when the CZ suggesting character effect is executed. According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the CZ winning and the CZ suggesting character effect from being executed twice. Further, the CZ winning notification process may be executed even when the CZ suggesting character effect is executed. According to such a configuration, both the suggestion of CZ and the notification of CZ winning can be executed, so that it is possible to execute a heavy effect.

  As described above, even when it is determined that the CZ game is to be awarded during the pseudo-bonus warning period, the CZ game grant is notified by the pseudo-bonus warning effect, so even during the pseudo-bonus warning period, the player is notified. It is possible to enjoy the joy of giving the CZ game without giving a sense of incongruity.

  In FIG. 23 (a), an example in which the CZ game is determined to be given during the pseudo-bonus warning period has been described. However, the provision of the pseudo-bonus game number is determined during the CZ warning period. The same processing is performed even when In this way, even when it is determined during the CZ precursor period that the provision of the pseudo bonus game number is determined, the provision of the pseudo bonus game number is notified by the execution of the CZ precursor effect. It is possible to enjoy the joy of giving the number of pseudo bonus games without giving the person a sense of incongruity. Further, in this case, since the number of pseudo bonus games, which is a privilege having a higher advantage than the CZ game, is notified by the CZ precursor effect, the joy of the player is further improved.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 23B, when the number of games in the CZ precursor period (the number of games determined using the table of FIG. 19) is larger than the number of remaining games in the pseudo bonus precursor period, at timing t2. Even when CZ is won, the CZ winning is not notified by taking over the pseudo-bonus sign effect being executed as it is. Then, after the pseudo bonus warning effect, the CZ warning effect is executed and the CZ winning is notified.

  As described above, when it is determined that the CZ game is awarded during the pseudo-bonus precursor period, the number of games until the notification of the CZ game grant is larger than the number of remaining games in the pseudo-bonus precursor period, After the control to the bonus warning period ends, the CZ game grant is notified by the CZ warning effect. This eliminates the need to bother to extend the control to the pseudo-bonus precursor period until after timing t3 in order to notify the grant of the CZ game, thereby avoiding unnecessary processing.

  In FIG. 23 (b), an example in which the CZ game is determined to be given during the pseudo bonus warning period has been described. However, the provision of the pseudo bonus game number is determined to be given during the CZ warning period. The same processing is performed even when In this way, when it is determined during the CZ precursor period that the number of pseudo bonus games is to be granted, when the number of games until the notification of the provision of the pseudo bonus game is greater than the remaining number of games in the CZ precursor period, After the control to the CZ precursor period ends, the provision of the pseudo bonus game number is notified by the pseudo bonus precursor effect. This eliminates the need to bother to extend the control to the CZ precursor period until timing t3 and later in order to notify the provision of the number of pseudo bonus games, thereby avoiding unnecessary processing.

[Example of effects when switching mode is selected]
Next, an example of an effect when the switching mode is selected will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 24 shows an example of an effect when CZ is won during the pseudo-bonus precursor period.

  As shown in FIG. 24 (a), when the number of games in the CZ precursor period (the number of games determined using the table in FIG. 19) is equal to or less than the number of remaining games in the pseudo bonus precursor period, when CZ is won at timing t2. The pseudo-bonus warning effect being executed is switched to the CZ warning effect, and thereafter, the CZ warning effect is executed. For this reason, if a player knows that the CZ precursor effect is an effect related to the CZ game, the player will expect the CZ game to be given by the CZ precursor effect. In addition, if the player does not know that the CZ precursor effect is an effect related to the CZ game, some benefit is expected even after winning the CZ.

  As described above, when it is determined that the CZ game is awarded during the pseudo-bonus warning period, the pseudo-bonus warning effect is switched to the CZ warning effect and the CZ game is notified by the CZ warning effect. It can be made easier for the player to recognize that it is given.

  In FIG. 24 (a), an example in which the CZ game is determined to be given during the pseudo-bonus warning period has been described. However, the provision of the pseudo-bonus game number is decided during the CZ warning period. The same processing is performed even when In this manner, when it is determined during the CZ precursor period that the provision of the pseudo bonus game number is determined, the provision of the pseudo bonus game number is notified by the pseudo bonus precursor effect by switching from the CZ precursor effect to the pseudo bonus precursor effect. It is possible to make the player easily recognize that the number of pseudo bonus games is given.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 24B, when the number of games in the CZ precursor period (the number of games determined using the table in FIG. 19) is greater than the number of remaining games in the pseudo bonus precursor period, at timing t2. Even when CZ is won, there is no switching from the pseudo-bonus warning effect being executed to the CZ warning effect. Then, after the pseudo bonus warning effect, the CZ warning effect is executed and the CZ winning is notified.

  As described above, when it is determined that the CZ game is awarded during the pseudo-bonus precursor period, the number of games until the notification of the CZ game grant is larger than the number of remaining games in the pseudo-bonus precursor period, After the control to the bonus warning period ends, the CZ game grant is notified by the CZ warning effect. This eliminates the need to bother to extend the control to the pseudo-bonus precursor period until after timing t3 in order to notify the grant of the CZ game, thereby avoiding unnecessary processing.

  In FIG. 24B, an example in which the CZ game is determined to be given during the pseudo-bonus warning period has been described. However, the provision of the pseudo-bonus game number is decided during the CZ warning period. The same processing is performed even when In this way, when it is determined during the CZ precursor period that the number of pseudo bonus games is to be granted, when the number of games until the notification of the provision of the pseudo bonus game is greater than the remaining number of games in the CZ precursor period, After the control to the CZ precursor period ends, the provision of the pseudo bonus game number is notified by the pseudo bonus precursor effect. This eliminates the need to bother to extend the control to the CZ precursor period until timing t3 and later in order to notify the provision of the number of pseudo bonus games, thereby avoiding unnecessary processing.

[Example of production when post-notification mode is selected]
Next, an example of the effect when the post notification mode is selected will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 25 shows an example of an effect when CZ is won during the pseudo-bonus precursor period.

  As shown in FIG. 25, even if CZ is won at the timing t2, the pseudo-bonus warning effect being executed is executed as it is, and the pseudo-bonus winning notification is notified at the timing t3 as scheduled by the pseudo-bonus warning effect.

  As described above, when it is determined that the CZ game is given during the pseudo-bonus precursor period, even if the control to the pseudo-bonus precursor period ends, the CZ game is controlled in the CZ precursor period controlled thereafter. Since the grant is notified, the interest of the game can be improved without the game becoming monotonous.

  In addition, in FIG. 25, although the example when giving a CZ game was determined during the pseudo-bonus precursor period was demonstrated, even when giving the pseudo-bonus game number was decided during the CZ precursor period Similar processing is performed. As described above, when it is determined that the number of pseudo bonus games is to be given during the CZ precursor period, even if the control to the CZ precursor period is finished, the pseudo bonus game is controlled in the pseudo bonus precursor period controlled thereafter. Since the provision of the number is notified, the interest of the game can be improved without the game becoming monotonous.

[Effects produced by the slot machine of this embodiment]
(1) According to the present embodiment, when the CZ counter is equal to or greater than 15, a highly reliable background lottery is executed using the table of FIG. In the example of FIG. 20A, when the CZ counter controlled by CZ is 20 games or more, the ratio (50%) at which the high-accuracy background is displayed is less than 20 (15 to 19). Higher than the rate (0%) at which a highly accurate background is displayed. Therefore, when the CZ counter is controlled for a relatively long period of 20 or more, it is possible to provide the gameability of causing the CZ to control while displaying a highly accurate background at a high rate (see FIG. 22C). On the other hand, in the example of FIG. 20A, when the CZ counter is 15 to 19, the high-accuracy background is not necessarily displayed (the low-accuracy background is always displayed). Furthermore, even if the CZ counter is 20 games or more, a low probability background may be displayed. In such a case, since the low-accuracy background is displayed, it is controlled to CZ which is advantageous to the player. It is possible to give the player an unexpected feeling that “there is an AT winning (easily notified of AT win)” (see FIG. 22D). In other words, even if a low probability background is displayed, the player can have a successful experience that it is easy to win a pseudo bonus or an AT.

  (2) Also, as shown in FIGS. 17A to 17C, when the CZ is controlled, the probability of winning the pseudo bonus is higher than when the CZ is not controlled. Therefore, when being controlled to CZ, not only the expectation for the pseudo bonus but also the expectation for the AT winning in the pseudo bonus can be enhanced as compared with the case where the control is not controlled to CZ.

  (3) As explained in S2 and S4 of FIG. 21, not only when the CZ counter is 0 (when not controlled by CZ), but also when the CZ win is won when the CZ counter is 1 or more, CZ game is added (added). Therefore, since it is possible to prevent the player from grasping when the CZ ends (CZ end timing), the interest of the game can be improved.

  (4) In this embodiment, there are a low-accuracy background A and a low-accuracy background B as the low-accuracy background (see S32 and S34 in FIG. 21). Therefore, since the display of the low-accuracy background can be made variously, the interest of the game can be improved.

  (5) Further, as shown in S30 of FIG. 21 or the like, when the highly accurate background is displayed, when the CZ counter reaches 5, the low probability background A is displayed. Therefore, the low-accuracy background A is displayed even though a small number (1 to 5) of CZ counters remain. Accordingly, it is possible to make the player have a reverberation that “pseudo bonus winning and AT winning is easy” between the five games after switching from the high probability background to the low probability background A.

  (6) Further, as shown in YES of S8 and S34, when the low probability background A is displayed, when the CZ counter reaches 0, the low probability background B is displayed. Thereby, it is possible to make the player recognize that the CA counter has reached 0 (that is, CZ has ended) by switching from the low probability background A to the low probability background B.

  That is, when the CA counter is 1 to 4, the low probability background A is displayed, and when the CA counter is 0, the low probability background B is displayed. Based on the above, the number of remaining games of CZ can be grasped.

  (7) Also, as shown in FIG. 20B and S18 in FIG. 21, when the low-accuracy background is controlled by CZ, the high-accuracy background is controlled by CZ. The CZ suggesting character effect is easier to execute than when it is displayed. Therefore, even if the low probability background is displayed, the player can have a sense of expectation for being controlled by CZ. Further, since the CZ suggesting character effect is executed in a low-probability background that is easily displayed at the time of non-CZ, the significance of the CZ suggesting character effect can be enhanced (the role of the CZ suggesting character effect can be fulfilled firmly).

  (8) Further, as shown in S10 and S12 of FIG. 21, the high-accuracy background lottery is executed when the condition that the CZ counter is 15 or more is satisfied. If the highly accurate background lottery is executed until such a condition is not satisfied (that is, when the CZ counter is a small number (for example, 7)), the following disadvantages occur. For example, when it is determined that a highly accurate background is to be displayed in the highly accurate background lottery executed when the CZ counter is 7, the highly accurate background is displayed for only two games, and the third game starts from the third game. The background is switched from the certain background to the low certain background (as shown in S30 and S32, when the remaining number of CZ games reaches 5, the low certain background A is displayed). As described above, when the high-accuracy background is displayed only for a small number of games, not only does the player feel sorry, but there is also a possibility that the high-confidence background may be distrusted. Therefore, in the present embodiment, since the highly-accurate background lottery is executed when the CA counter is 15 games or more, the highly-accurate background can display a certain number of games. Can be prevented.

  (9) In the present embodiment, the AT lottery is executed during the pseudo bonus. Therefore, during the pseudo bonus, not only the navigation effect is executed, but also the player can feel the tension of whether or not to win the AT by executing the AT lottery. Can be made.

[Modification]
Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described with reference to the drawings, the present invention is not limited to these embodiments. The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments, and various modifications and applications are possible. Hereinafter, modifications and the like applicable to the present invention will be described. Further, at least two of the technical items described in the present embodiment described above and the technical items described in the following modifications may be implemented in combination, and the technical items described in the above-described embodiment. May be implemented by replacing the technical matters described in the following modified example, or the technical items described in the following modified examples may be further combined with the replacement. .

[About the high accuracy background lottery table]
In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 20A, the high-accuracy background determination probability is 0% when the value of the CZ counter is 15 to 19, and when the value of the CA counter is 20 or more, It was described as 50%. However, when the period that can be controlled by CZ is equal to or longer than the predetermined period, other values may be used as long as the ratio controlled by CZ is higher than when the period is less than the predetermined period. In the following, the high-accuracy background determination probability A when the value of the CZ counter is 15 to 19 and the high-accuracy background determination probability B when the value of the CZ counter is 20 or more may be the following values, respectively. Further, A <B is preferable, but A ≧ B may be satisfied.

  A may be 10% and B may be 90%. In the case of such a configuration, even in the case of the CZ counters 15 to 19, since the highly accurate background is displayed with a low probability, the frequency with which the highly accurate background is displayed is higher than that of the present embodiment. It can be increased and the interest of the game can be improved.

  A may be 10% and B may be 100%. In the case of such a configuration, even in the case of the CZ counters 15 to 19, since the highly accurate background is displayed with a low probability, the frequency with which the highly accurate background is displayed is higher than that of the present embodiment. It can be increased and the interest of the game can be improved. Furthermore, when the CZ counter is 20 or more, a highly accurate background is always displayed. Therefore, the frequency with which the highly accurate background is displayed can be increased as compared with the present embodiment, and the interest of the game is improved. be able to.

  Alternatively, A = 0% and B = 100%. In such a configuration, when the CZ counter is 20 or more, a highly accurate background is always displayed. Therefore, the frequency with which the highly accurate background is displayed can be increased as compared with the present embodiment. , You can improve the fun of the game.

[About CZ]
(1) In the present embodiment, the control to CZ is described as being controlled by the number of games (the number of CZ games). However, you may make it control to CZ by a continuation rate. For example, at the end of a predetermined number of games (for example, 10 games), a continuous lottery that determines whether or not to continue CZ is executed, and when it is determined to continue, it is determined that CZ is continued and not continued If it is, CZ may not be continued (CZ is terminated).

  In such a configuration, when the probability of continuing CZ is equal to or higher than a predetermined value, the ratio of displaying a highly accurate background may be higher than when the probability is lower than the predetermined value. That is, as in the present embodiment, an object for which it is determined whether or not the value is equal to or greater than the predetermined value can be a “period controlled by CZ”, not a “period controlled by CZ”. Even with such a configuration, the same effects as in the present embodiment can be obtained.

  (2) In the present embodiment, the control to CZ has been described as being controlled by the number of games (the number of CZ games). However, control to CZ may be controlled by time. In such a configuration, when the controllable time for CZ is equal to or longer than a predetermined time, the ratio of control to a highly accurate background may be higher than when the time is less than the predetermined time.

  (3) In the present embodiment, it has been described that in any of the CZ lottery, the pseudo bonus lottery, and the AT lottery, whether or not to win and the number of games corresponding to the lottery is determined from a plurality of candidates. However, at least one lottery among these lotteries may be one instead of a plurality of candidates. In this case, the burden of lottery processing can be reduced. In addition, at least one of the lotteries may give the number of games without executing the lottery (without performing the determination process of the number of CZ games) when a predetermined grant condition is satisfied. Good. For example, for CZ lottery, 50 CZ game numbers may be awarded when a predetermined CZ game number granting condition is satisfied (for example, when a rare role such as cherry is won). According to such a configuration, the execution burden of the CZ lottery can be reduced.

  (4) In the present embodiment, the execution trigger of the CZ lottery has been described as shown in FIG. However, the execution trigger may be another trigger. For example, the other opportunity may be, for example, when a rare role such as cherry is won.

  (5) In this embodiment, the morning background is displayed as the non-CZ effect state indicating that the control is performed in non-CZ, and the day background or night is displayed as the CZ effect state indicating that the control is performed in CZ. The background was displayed. However, at least one of the non-CZ effect state and the CZ effect state may be another effect state.

  For example, the non-CZ effect state may be an effect state that suggests that the non-CZ effect is controlled. For example, the non-CZ effect state may be an effect state in which a character suggesting that the non-CZ effect is controlled. Also, the CZ effect state may be an effect state that suggests being controlled by CZ. For example, the CZ effect state may be an effect state in which a character that suggests being controlled by CZ is displayed.

  (6) In the present embodiment, the value of the CZ counter for displaying the low probability background A has been described as a fixed value (“5” in the example of S30 in FIG. 21). However, the value of the CZ counter may be determined by, for example, random number lottery. According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the player from grasping the value of the CZ counter on which the low probability background A is displayed, so that the player can have a sense of tension.

[About production]
(1) In the present embodiment, the pseudo-bonus precursor effect lottery shown in FIG. 18 is executed when the pseudo-bonus is not won in any case in the relationship between non-CZ and CZ. There was a possibility. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and during the non-CZ, the pseudo bonus warning effect is executed when the pseudo bonus is not won, whereas during the CZ, the pseudo bonus warning effect is not executed when the pseudo bonus is not won. .

  (2) In the present embodiment, the pseudo-bonus warning effect lottery shown in FIG. 18 is executed when the pseudo-bonus is not won in any case in the relationship between CZ1 and CZ2. There was a possibility. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and during CZ1, the pseudo-bonus warning effect may be executed when the pseudo bonus is not won, whereas during CZ2, the pseudo-bonus warning effect may not be executed when the pseudo bonus is not won.

  (3) In the present embodiment, using the execution frequency of the pseudo-bonus warning effect, for example, it is difficult to stop the game halfway during non-CZ, and the reliability of the pseudo-bonus warning effect is improved during CZ. Met. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the above configuration can also be applied to a suggestion effect (a precursor effect) that suggests the provision of other benefits. For example, a CZ low probability state (blue background) that is difficult to win CZ and a CZ high probability state (red background) that is easier to win CZ than the CZ low probability state are provided. The CZ precursor effect may be executed more frequently when the CZ is not won than the probability state (red background). Further, for example, a BB low probability state (effect by character A) that is difficult to win BB and a BB high probability state (effect by character B) that is easier to win BB than the BB low probability state are provided. The effect by the character A) may be executed more frequently when the BB is not won than the high probability state (the effect by the character B).

  (4) In the present embodiment, the pseudo bonus sign effect is executed when the pseudo bonus is won in the pseudo bonus lottery. In addition to the pseudo-bonus precursor effect or separately from the pseudo-bonus precursor effect, the AT precursor effect may be executed. Further, at least a part of the processing executed for the pseudo-bonus precursor effect described above may be executed for the AT precursor effect.

  (5) In the present embodiment, it has been described that all of the CZ suggesting character, the CZ winning notification, and the CZ precursor effect can be executed. However, at least one of these three effects and the remaining effects may be integrated.

  (6) In the present embodiment, when the pseudo-bonus is not won, the pseudo-bonus warning effect is executed with a higher probability when the night background is displayed than when the day-time background is displayed. Good. According to such a configuration, CZ1 is less likely to win the pseudo bonus than CZ2, but when the provision of the pseudo bonus is not determined, the pseudo bonus warning effect is executed more frequently than CZ2. For this reason, it can prevent that a player stops a game on the way during CZ1. On the other hand, CZ2 is more likely to receive a pseudo bonus than CZ1, and when the provision of the pseudo bonus is not determined, the pseudo-bonus precursor effect is not executed as frequently as CZ1. For this reason, when the pseudo-bonus warning effect is executed during CZ2, the probability that the provision of the pseudo-bonus is determined increases, and the player can be expected to give the pseudo-bonus. Thus, the interest of the game can be improved in relation to the state under control and the effect when the pseudo bonus is not given.

  (7) In the present embodiment, as illustrated in FIG. 20B, it is described that the CZ suggesting character effect execution probability is higher when the background is a low probability background than when the background is a high probability background. However, the CZ suggesting character effect execution probability may be higher when the background is highly accurate than when the background is low. According to such a configuration, when the background is highly accurate, the CZ suggesting character effect is easily executed, so that the player can more clearly recognize that it is controlled by CZ.

  (8) Further, the CZ suggesting character effect lottery may be executed not only when the CZ is controlled by the CZ but also when the CZ is not a CZ. When the CZ suggesting character effect is executed in the CZ suggesting character effect lottery executed at the time of non-CZ, the CZ suggesting character effect is a so-called gas effect. According to such a configuration, since it is possible to execute the CZ suggesting character effect including the gaze effect, it is possible to make the CZ suggesting character effect feel a tension.

  (9) The effect that suggests the controlled state is not limited to the background effect, but may be an effect by a character, an effect by lighting an LED, or an effect by output of BGM, for example.

[About benefits]
(1) A pseudo bonus control is exemplified as the first privilege, and control to the AT is exemplified as the second privilege. For example, as a privilege, an award ratio (a medal or a game ball) of a game value given to a player with respect to a game value used to play a game (the number of staked medals, a game ball that is struck) The value that directly affects the payout rate) was illustrated. However, the privilege is not limited to this, and may be a value that is beneficial to the player in the progress of the game. For example, information that informs whether or not it is in the so-called AT latency that has been acquired non-AT but has already acquired the number of AT games and has been determined to be controlled by AT, or notification When this is done, information that is executed so as to actually become an AT latent state with a predetermined reliability (that is, latent suggestion information that suggests an AT latent state) may be notified.

  In addition, as a privilege, execution of privilege production (special character appearance, etc.), execution of set value suggestion production to suggest a set value that has been set, in a game shop where gaming machines are installed by collecting a certain number Points may be exchanged for a defined service, a two-dimensional code capable of downloading privilege video and privilege information on a predetermined website may be displayed.

  About a 1st privilege and a 2nd privilege, it is good also as either of what was mentioned above. Moreover, about a 1st privilege and a 2nd privilege, you may differ and may be the same.

  (2) In the present embodiment, it has been described that the AT lottery is executed during the pseudo bonus. However, when the pseudo bonus is won (at the timing when the pseudo bonus is won), AT lottery may also be executed. According to such a configuration, the processing burden during the pseudo bonus can be reduced.

  Below, the detailed structure at the time of providing such a structure is demonstrated. In the game where the pseudo bonus is won, it is determined whether the game is non-CZ or CZ. When the game is controlled to non-CZ, AT lottery is executed using the first AT lottery table. When the game is controlled by CZ, the AT lottery is executed using the second AT lottery table which is more advantageous than the first AT lottery table. Here, “the second AT lottery table that is more advantageous than the first AT lottery table” means, for example, that the second AT lottery table has a higher expected value of the number of AT games that can be given than the first AT lottery table.

  Further, when the pseudo bonus is won and the AT is won, the first effect may be executed with a predetermined probability, and when the pseudo bonus is won but the AT is not won, the second effect may be executed with a predetermined probability. Here, the first effect and the second effect have different execution modes. Specific examples of the different execution modes include a character to be displayed and the number of games to be executed. For example, in the first effect, a character A having a premier feeling may be displayed, and in the second effect, a normal character B may be displayed. According to such a configuration, if the character A is displayed, the player is made aware that both the pseudo bonus and the AT have been won, and if the character B is displayed, “the pseudo bonus has been won, but the AT The player can recognize that “I have not won.” The first effect and the second effect may be executed in a game in which a pseudo bonus is won, or may be executed during the pseudo bonus.

  Further, the first effect is executed over a first period (for example, between 10 games), and the second effect is performed over a second period (for example, between 5 games), which is a shorter period than the first effect. It may be executed. According to such a configuration, if an effect is executed over 6 games or more (that is, if the first effect is executed), the player is made aware that both the pseudo bonus and the AT are won, When the effect ends in 5 games or less (that is, if the second effect is executed), it is possible to make the player recognize that “the pseudo bonus has been won but the AT has not been won”. The first effect and the second effect are executed, for example, during a pseudo bonus.

  Further, both the first effect and the second effect may include a precursor effect (for example, a battle effect) and a result effect indicating the result of the AT lottery. In the first effect, the same sign effect is executed in the first effect, and in the first effect, as the result effect, an effect informing that the AT has been won (for example, an effect of displaying the letters WIN) is executed. In the two effects, an effect for notifying that the AT has not been won is performed as a result effect (for example, an effect of displaying the characters LOSE). The first effect and the second effect are executed, for example, during a pseudo bonus.

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to make the player determine whether or not the AT is won in the result effect without making the player determine whether or not the AT is won during the precursor effect. Therefore, it is possible to provide a game with tension.

  Further, in the present embodiment, an advantageous first effect can be executed when the low-accuracy background is displayed or when the high-accuracy background is displayed. Therefore, when the low probability background is displayed, when the first effect is executed, the player can have an unexpected feeling. Further, when the first effect is executed when the highly accurate background is displayed, it is possible to make the player have an emotion such as “It is certainly advantageous when the highly accurate background is displayed”.

  In the case where the AT lottery is executed when the pseudo bonus is won, the AT lottery may be executed during the selected pseudo bonus, or the AT lottery may not be executed. When the AT lottery is executed during the pseudo bonus, the player can have an expectation that the AT will be won even during the pseudo bonus. In addition, when the AT lottery is executed during the pseudo bonus, when the AT wins and wins, in addition to the first effect and the second effect, an effect of notifying that the win is added may be executed. On the other hand, when the AT lottery is not executed during the pseudo bonus, the processing load during the pseudo bonus can be reduced.

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

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

[About AT]
In the example of the slot machine, the example in which the main control unit 41 executes the control related to the pseudo bonus and the AT (hereinafter simply referred to as “AT”) has been described. However, as the control related to the AT executed by the main control unit 41, Is an AT lottery execution. The AT lottery may include winning or non-winning AT lottery, determining whether or not to stock the number of AT games, determining the number of AT games, adding the number of AT games, and the like. In addition, as a control related to the AT, there is a control in a high probability state of the AT lottery. For the control of the high probability state of AT lottery, the control that increases the probability of winning the AT lottery, the control that shortens the period until the AT is controlled according to the result of the internal lottery, the winning probability of the extra lottery and the game Includes controls that favor numbers. Further, as control related to AT, it is possible to control to AT when a prescribed number of games have been consumed. The case where the prescribed number of games have been consumed includes the case where the ceiling game number is reached and the case where the number of games determined by lottery is reached. Further, as control related to AT, control for setting a precursor period can be cited. The control for setting the precursor period includes, for example, control for producing effects of 0 to 32 games in the precursor period before the start of AT.

  When the main control unit 41 executes the control related to the AT, it is preferable that the process of the main control unit 41 is executed by the control unit subordinate to the main control unit 41 and subordinate to the main control unit 41. . For example, the control unit provided on the board other than the game control board executes the reel stop control, and the main control unit 41 transfers the operation signal of the stop switch to the control unit. In this way, by causing the lower-level control unit to perform the control of the main control unit 41, it is possible to prevent the capacity of the ROM 41b and the RAM 41c from being insufficient and the processing capacity of the main CPU 41a from being insufficient when performing control related to the AT.

  In the above-described embodiment, the main control unit 41 executes the control related to the AT. However, the sub-control unit 91 may execute the control. The sub-control unit 91 performs, for example, an AT lottery process or an extra lottery process based on an internal winning command from the main control unit 41, and executes a process for controlling the AT or a navigation effect according to the result. Processing or the like may be performed.

[Setting change status and setting check status]
With regard to the setting change state, it is also possible to shift to the setting change state on condition that “power ON” + “setting key switch ON” + “front door opening detection”. Therefore, an unauthorized setting change in a state where the front door is not opened can be prevented. In addition, once a transition is made to the setting change state, the setting change state is maintained regardless of the open / close state of the front door until an end condition (the setting key switch is turned OFF after the set value is determined) to end the setting change state is satisfied. You may do it. As a result, even if the front door is closed during the setting change state, the setting change state is not terminated, so that it is possible to prevent the trouble of shifting to the setting change state again.

  In addition, regarding the setting confirmation state, “setting key switch ON” + “front door opening detection” may be used as a condition to shift to the setting confirmation state. Thereby, unauthorized setting confirmation in the state where the front door is not opened can be prevented. Once the setting confirmation state has been entered, the setting confirmation state is maintained regardless of whether the front door is open or closed until an end condition (setting key switch is turned OFF) for ending the setting confirmation state is satisfied. Also good. Thereby, even if the front door is closed during the setting confirmation state, the setting confirmation state is not terminated, and therefore it is possible to prevent the trouble of shifting to the setting confirmation state again.

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

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

  1 slot machine, 2L, 2C, 2R reel, 8L, 8C, 8R stop switch, 40 game control board, 41 main control part, 51 liquid crystal display, 56 effect switch, 90 effect control board, 91 sub control part, 91a Sub CPU, 91b ROM, 91c RAM.

Claims (1)

A variable display unit capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each capable of being identified,
After displaying the variable display unit in a variable manner, the display result is derived by stopping the variable display of the variable display unit, and in a slot machine capable of generating a prize according to the display result,
A privilege granting means capable of granting a privilege;
State control that can be controlled in any one of a plurality of states including a first state and a second state in which the ratio of the second privilege being granted when the first privilege is granted is higher than the first state. Means,
One of a plurality of presentation states including a first presentation state that suggests the possibility of being controlled to the first state and a second presentation state that suggests the possibility of being controlled to the second state Production state control means for controlling the production state of
The slot machine, when the period that can be controlled to the second state is equal to or longer than the predetermined period, is higher in the proportion that is controlled to the second effect state than when it is less than the predetermined period.

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