JP2019092836A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine for enhancing interest in a game regarding control of a performance executed on the basis of granting of privilege.SOLUTION: In winning of an advantageous section during a normal section, a sign shift flag lottery for determining whether a sign shift flag for shifting to a sign period is set is executed, and at the same time a sign winning/losing lottery for determining whether privilege is granted after the sign period is executed. According to a setting situation (ON, OFF) of the sign shift flag and a setting situation (winning, non-winning) of sign winning/losing, a lamp expectation performance and an image expectation performance differ.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 10

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine for playing a game.

  As a gaming machine, a variable display unit capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information that can be identified respectively is displayed, and after the variable display unit is variably displayed, the display result is derived by stopping the variable display of the variable display unit There is a slot machine capable of generating a prize according to the display result. Furthermore, as a gaming machine, when a game ball is shot into a game area by a launch device as a game medium, and the game ball reaches a winning area such as a winning opening provided in the game area, the game value is awarded to the player. There is a pachinko game machine.

  As such a game machine, there has been one that executes a prognostic effect based on the provision of a benefit such as a CZ (chance zone) or an AT (assist time). (For example, patent document 1).

Unexamined-Japanese-Patent No. 2017-56023

  In the above-described gaming machine, there is still room for improvement in the control of the effect to be executed based on the provision of the bonus effect such as the admonition effect, and it has not been possible to improve the interest of the game.

  The present invention has been conceived in view of such circumstances, and an object thereof is to provide a gaming machine which improves the interest of the game regarding the control of the effect to be executed based on the provision of the benefit.

(1) In a gaming machine that plays a game (for example, slot machine 1, pachinko gaming machine in a variation),
The first type of content (for example, precursor transition flag = ON or OFF) for the benefit is determined when a specific condition for the benefit (for example, CZ, AT) is established (for example, when the advantageous section transition winning combination is won) One type determination means (for example, as shown in FIG. 11A, a process of executing a precursor transition flag lottery by the main control unit 41);
Second type determination means (for example, as shown in FIG. 11C) for determining the content of the second type (for example, precursory success or failure = win or not) when the specific condition is satisfied (for example, as shown in FIG. 11C) 41) a process of executing a prognostic hit lottery by 41),
Expectation rendering means (for example, processing to execute lamp expectation rendering and image expectation rendering by the sub control unit 91) which performs expectation rendering (for example, lamp expectation rendering and image expectation rendering) to be expected with respect to grant of benefits over a plurality of periods Equipped with
The content of the first type includes the first content (for example, precursor transition flag = ON) and the second content (for example, precursor transition flag = OFF),
The contents of the second type include third contents (for example, precursory yes or no = winning) and fourth contents (for example, precursory yes or no = not won).
A benefit is given when the content of the first type is the first content and the content of the second type is the third content (for example, a precursor transition flag = ON and precursor success = winning). And
The expectation presentation means differentiates the expectation presentation based on the content of the first type and the content of the second type (for example, as shown in FIG. 13, according to the content of the precursor transition flag and the precursor failure) The lamp expectation effect is different, and as shown in FIG. 14, the image expectation effect is different according to the contents of the precursor transition flag and the precursors.

(2) In the gaming machine of (1),
A first expected effect (for example, as shown in FIG. 13A), in which the content of the first type is expected to be the first content in the expected effect (for example, as shown in FIG. 13A) Lamp expectation effect to expect control of the image, as shown in FIG. 14A, image expectation effect to expect control to the precursor period by the words of the character, and the content of the second type is the third content The second expectation effect (for example, as shown in FIG. 13 (b), the lamp expectation effect for expecting provision of a benefit in the color of the accompliance lamp 60b, as shown in FIG. 14 (b)) Image expectation effect) which is expected to be given benefits by content, and
At least one of the execution area of the effect and the characters appearing in the effect is different between the first expected effect and the second expected effect (for example, as shown in FIG. 1, the precursor transition lamp 60a and the precursor incompletion lamp 60b The execution region of the effect is different, and as shown in FIG. 14, the image expectation effect determined based on the precursor transition image table is the image expectation determined based on the precursor probability image table while the words of the character are used. Characters are used for the production).

(3) In the gaming machine of (1) or (2) above,
When the content of the first type is the first content and the content of the second type is the third content (for example, precursor transition flag = ON and precursor success = winning), special effects (for example, FIG. 14 (c) special presentation means (for example, processing to execute the premiere image expectation rendering representing the expectation by the premiere image by the sub control unit 91) executing the image expectation rendering representing the expectation by the premiere image shown in 14 (c) Further equipped.

(4) In the gaming machine according to any one of the above (1) to (3),
Derivation operation means (for example, stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R) operated to derive a display result;
Notification means (for example, a process of executing navigation by the main control unit 41 and the sub control unit 91) for notifying of an operation mode of the derivation operation means;
Advantage section control means (for example, processing for controlling to an advantage section by the main control unit 41) for controlling the operation mode of the derivation operation means to an advantage section where notification can be performed by the notification means;
Third type determination means for determining the third type of content (for example, precursor type = precursor A (normal CZ), precursor B (favorable CZ), or precursor C (AT)) regarding the benefit when the specific condition is satisfied (E.g., processing of executing a precursor type lottery by the main control unit 41)
The expectation presentation means always suggests the contents of the third type during the advantageous section (for example, as shown in FIG. 13C), the setting status of the precursor type of the advantageous section is of the precursor type lamp 60c Always suggest by color).

(A) is a front view of the slot machine according to the present embodiment, and (b) is a view showing an example of a main internal configuration of the slot machine. It is a figure which shows the symbol arrangement of a reel. It is a figure for demonstrating a small role. It is a figure for demonstrating a small role, a special role, and a special figure. It is a figure for explaining a replay role. It is a figure for explaining transition of a game state. It is a figure for demonstrating a lottery object role. It is a figure for demonstrating a lottery object role. It is a figure for demonstrating reel control at the time of winning a winning combination winning. It is a figure for demonstrating an example of the transition in an advantageous section. It is a figure for demonstrating the various lottery in a normal area. It is a figure for demonstrating the various lottery in the expectation period in an advantageous section. It is a figure for demonstrating a lamp | ramp expectation presentation table. It is a figure for demonstrating an image expectation presentation table. It is a figure for demonstrating the internal lottery process which a main control part performs. It is a figure for demonstrating the ball-out control process which a main control part performs. It is a figure for demonstrating the precursor process which a main control part performs. It is a figure for demonstrating the precursor success process which a main control part performs. It is a figure for demonstrating the advantageous section end process which a main control part performs.

  An embodiment for implementing a slot machine according to the present invention will be described below on the basis of an embodiment.

[Slot machine configuration]
FIG. 1A is a front view of the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, and FIG. 1B is a view showing an example of the main internal configuration of the slot machine 1. FIG. 2 is a view showing a symbol arrangement of reels.

  As shown in FIG. 1A, the slot machine 1 is provided with a liquid crystal display 51 on the front door 1b. A precursor lamp 60 is provided above the liquid crystal display 51 in the front door 1b. The precursor lamp 60 is a lamp used for a lamp expectation effect to make the player expect with regard to the awarding of a benefit, and is constituted by an LED (light emitting diode) or the like. The precursor lamps 60 include a plurality of lamps arranged in different areas of the slot machine 1. Specifically, from the left when the slot machine 1 is viewed from the front, a precursor transition lamp 60a for expecting control to a precursor period, a precursor intent lamp 60b for expecting a bonus to be given after a precursor period, and a precursor period A precursor type lamp 60c is arranged to indicate the type (also referred to as a precursor type) of a benefit that can be given later.

  A see-through window 3 is formed below the liquid crystal display 51 in the front door 1b. The player can visually recognize the reels 2L, 2C, 2R juxtaposed in the housing 1a through the see-through window 3. As shown in FIG. 2, on each reel, a plurality of kinds of symbols that can be identified are arranged in a predetermined order.

  As shown in FIG. 1 (a), according to the game state within the range of the gaming value (credits) stored in the medal insertion portion 4 where the game medium (medal) is inserted into the front door 1b. MAX BET switch 6 operated when setting a defined number of bets, start switch 7 operated when starting a game, and stop switch 8 L operated when stopping the rotation of the reel , 8C, 8R, and an effect switch 56 used for the effect.

  The front door 1b is provided with a game display unit 13 for reporting information on the game. In the game display unit 13, a game auxiliary indicator 12 is displayed on which the number of medals paid out, an error code at the time of an error, or operation information corresponding to the operation mode of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R, and a lamp An advantageous section lamp 19 is provided to indicate or notify that it is in an advantageous section to be described later. In the operation mode of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R, the order of operating the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R (operation procedure, pushing order) and the timing of operating the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R (operation timing) included. In the present embodiment, as the information corresponding to the operation mode of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R (navigation information to be described later), seven segments of numbers and alphabets corresponding to the pressing order are displayed by the game assistance display 12. The advantageous section lamp 19 lights up when it is in the advantageous section and turns off when it is not in the advantageous section.

  When playing a game in the slot machine 1, the player sets a specified number of bets by inserting a medal into the medal insertion portion 4 or operating the MAX BET switch 6 or the like. As a result, the pay line LN is activated, and the operation to the start switch 7 is activated, and the game can be started. If a medal is inserted with the bet number set, that amount is added as a credit.

  When the start switch 7 is operated in a state where the game can be started, the reels 2L, 2C, 2R are rotated and the symbols are variably displayed, and the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are operated to stop the rotation of the corresponding reels. By doing this, three symbols are derived and displayed as display results on the upper, middle, and lower portions of the perspective window 3. What can be selected as a symbol (display result) displayed on the pay line LN is a symbol displayed on the pay line LN when the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are operated, and four frames from there It is a design for a total of 5 frames of the design that has been to the end. When the winning combination occurs by stopping the symbol combination of the winning combination on the winning line LN, a predetermined number of medals are awarded to the player according to the winning and added to the credit or the upper limit number of credits When it reaches, the medal is paid out from the medal payout opening 9.

  In the narrow sense, "game" in the slot machine 1 means from the operation of the start switch 7 to the stop of all the reels, but when playing a game, the number of bets before the operation of the start switch 7 is set In addition, since the payout of medals and the transition of the gaming state are also performed after all reels have been stopped, these additional processes are also broadly included in the "game".

  As shown in FIG. 1B, the slot machine 1 is provided with a main control unit 41 for controlling the progress of the game, a sub control unit 91 for controlling an effect, and the like. The main control unit 41 includes a main CPU 41a that executes various processes, a RAM 41c that stores various data, and the like. The sub control unit 91 includes a sub CPU 91a that executes various processes, a RAM 91c that stores various data, and the like. The sub control unit 91 controls the effect according to the command transmitted from the main control unit 41.

  The main control unit 41 detects an operation on the MAX BET switch 6, the start switch 7, and the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R. The main control unit 41 controls the seven-segment display of the game assist indicator 12 included in the game display unit 13 and the lighting or extinguishing of the advantageous section lamp 19. The sub control unit 91 detects an operation on the effect switch 56. The sub control unit 91 controls the image display of the liquid crystal display 51 and the lighting or extinguishing of the precursor lamp 60. Note that FIG. 1 is merely an example, and the slot machine 1 is also provided with other configurations.

[Setting value]
In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the payout rate of medals (the ratio of the total number of medals used for setting the number of bets and the total number of medals paid out by winning) changes. Specifically, the payout rate of medals changes by using the winning probability (number of judgment values) corresponding to the set value in the internal lottery. The set value is composed of six steps of 1 to 6, and, for example, 6 is the highest payout rate, and the payout rate decreases as the values become smaller in the order of 5, 4, 3, 2, 1. That is, from the point of payout rate, the player has the highest advantage when the setting value is set to 6, and the advantages become lower stepwise as the value becomes smaller in the order of 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 Become. It is also known that there is a setting difference that the winning probability (the number of judgment values) changes according to the setting value, and that there is no change in the winning probability (the number of judgment values) according to the setting value.

  The administrator changes the setting change state by turning on the setting key switch (not shown) provided inside the slot machine 1 while the power of the slot machine 1 is off, and switching the power of the slot machine 1 from off to on. Can control the state, and the setting value can be changed in the setting change state. In addition, the administrator can control the state in the setting confirmation state by turning on the setting key switch while the power of the slot machine 1 is ON, and the setting value may be confirmed in the setting confirmation state. it can.

[Prize winning combination]
The winning combination and the special figure will be described with reference to FIGS. 3 to 5. FIG. 3 is a diagram for explaining a small part. FIG. 4 is a diagram for explaining the small winning combination and the special view. FIG. 5 is a diagram for explaining the replay role. The name column of FIGS. 3 to 5 shows the name of the winning combination or the special drawing, and the combination column of the symbols shows the combination of the winning combination or the special drawing. Further, in the remarks column, benefits and actions (the number of medals to be paid out, re-playing, transition of the gaming state, etc.) given at the time of winning are shown.

  The winning combination in the present embodiment includes a small winning combination and a re-playing combination. The small role is the role accompanied by the awarding of medals. Replay is a role accompanied by the provision of replay. Replay means making it possible to start the next game without consuming gaming value (for example, credit).

  As shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, the small part of the winning combinations includes AT01 to AT16, bells 1, 2, 1 to 1 and 1 to 8, and a control bell. Note that AT01 to AT16 are generically referred to as AT role, bells 1 and 2 are generically referred to as bell, and 1 sheet role 1 to 8 are collectively referred to as 1 sheet role. The special view includes special views 1 and 2. A special figure is a lost eye that can be derived when a leading role and a side role are dropped in a game that has been won by a push bell described later.

  As shown in FIG. 5, the re-playing roles of the winning combinations include Lips 1-17. Here, the lip 4 is a symbol combination in which the gaming state shifts (falls) from RT0 to RT1 described later by being derived, and is also referred to as a fall drop. The lip 5 is a symbol combination in which the gaming state is shifted (promoted) from RT0 to RT2 described later by being derived, and is also referred to as a promoted lip. Lips 6 to 13 are a symbol combination in which 7 is displayed over two upper and lower tiers in any of the reels, and are also referred to as 7 lips. Lip 14 is also called weak cherry. Lips 15 and 16 are also referred to as strong cherries. Lip 17 is also referred to as middle stage cherry. In addition, the replay role is generally referred to simply as replay.

[Playing state]
FIG. 6 is a diagram for explaining the transition of the gaming state. The game state includes a state in which a winning probability of replay in an internal lottery is determined, and such state is also referred to as an RT state. In the present embodiment, RT0 to RT2 are provided as the RT state.

  RT1 is in a state in which the probability of winning a replay is lower than RT0 and RT2. The number of RT1 games is limited. For example, when the number of games digested in RT1 reaches a limited number of games (for example, 32 games), the gaming state shifts from RT1 to RT0. In addition, even when the special figure is derived in the game executed during RT1, the gaming state shifts from RT1 to RT0.

  RT0 is in a state in which the probability of winning a replay is higher than RT1. Note that RT0 may have a low probability of playing a replay, as in RT1. When Lip 4 (falling lip) wins in the game executed during RT0, the gaming state shifts from RT0 to RT1. On the other hand, when Lip 5 (promotion lip) wins in the game executed during RT0, the gaming state shifts from RT0 to RT2.

  RT2 is in a state in which the probability of winning a replay is higher than that of RT1. Note that RT2 may be in a state in which the replay winning probability is higher than RT0. When a special figure is derived in the game executed during RT2, the gaming state shifts from RT2 to RT0.

  In RT0 and RT2, it is possible to win 7 reps capable of winning in Lip 6 to Lip 13 (7), while in RT1 it is impossible to win 7 Lips.

[Role for lottery]
FIG. 7 and FIG. 8 are diagrams for explaining the lottery target roles. The lottery target role is a role to be a target of the internal lottery performed by the slot machine 1. The internal lottery is a process that is executed by the main control unit 41 to determine symbol combinations that are allowed to be derived. In addition, if derivation | leading-out of a symbol combination is accept | permitted by internal lottery, it will be elected by the role corresponding to the said symbol combination.

  As shown in FIG. 7 and FIG. 8, the lottery subjects for the small part include special bells, common bells, left correct bells 1 to 4, middle correct bells 1 to 4, and right correct bells 1 to 4. These small roles are subject to internal lottery in any RT state and can be won.

  The lottery target part of the replay role includes middle cherry, strong cherries, weak cherries, 7 lips 1 to 7, a normal lip, a maintenance roll 1 to 3, and a maintenance rise lip 1 to 3.

  These re-playing roles include a role to be a lottery target and a role not to be a lottery target according to the type of the RT state. In the gaming state column shown in FIG. 7, lottery object roles to be lottery objects are indicated by circles for each type of RT. For example, while 7 lips 1 to 7 are lottery targets at RT0 and RT2, they are not lottery targets at RT1. In addition, the maintenance transfer trips 1 to 3 and the maintenance rise trips 1 to 3 are lottery targets only at RT0. The 7 lips 1 to 7 are collectively referred to as 7 lip, the maintenance roll 1 to 3 are generically referred to as a maintenance roll lip, and the maintenance lift 3 to 3 are collectively also referred to as a maintenance lift.

  The left correct answer bells 1 to 4, the middle correct answer bells 1 to 4, and the right correct answer bells 1 to 4 are also referred to as push order bells because the winning combinations differ according to the pressing order of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R. Further, the maintenance transfer lips 1 to 3 and the maintenance lifts 1 to 3 are also referred to as a pushing order lip because the winning combinations differ according to the pushing order of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R. Furthermore, these push order bell and push order lip are collectively referred to as push order.

  Each of the above-described lottery target roles is assigned a role number. In FIG. 7, the lottery target roles with the highest assigned combination number are arranged in order from the top. In the internal lottery process, the main control unit 41 determines whether or not winning has been made in order from the lottery target combination with the highest combination number. For example, in the internal lottery process, the main control unit 41 acquires a random number from an integer within a predetermined range (0 to 65535). The number of judgment values according to the RT state is assigned to each lottery target combination from among integers within a predetermined range (0 to 65535) in advance. The main control unit 41 sequentially adds the judgment value numbers to the acquired random numbers, starting from the lottery target role with the highest combination number, and when the addition result overflows (exceeds 65535), the addition target at that time The winning combination is determined to be the winning combination.

  As shown in FIG. 8, each of the lottery target roles described above includes a combination in which a plurality of winning combinations are redundantly targeted. For example, in the push order bell, the bell, the AT part, and the one-piece combination overlap and become a lottery target, and when they are won, all of these combinations are won. Also for other lottery target roles, predetermined roles are overlapped and become lottery targets.

[Reel control at the time of winning the winning combination]
FIG. 9 is a view for explaining reel control at the time of winning a winning combination. In the pushing order shown in FIG. 9, the left first stop is the pushing order to stop the left reel 2L first, and the middle first stop is the pushing order to stop the middle reel 2C first, The first right stop is a pushing order in which the right reel 2R is stopped first.

  As shown in FIG. 9, different winning combinations are won according to the pressing order of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R at the time of winning. Specifically, the pressing order corresponding to each of the correct procedure and the incorrect procedure is predetermined for each pressing order. Then, in the case that the winning combination is won, when the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are operated in the correct procedure, the combination in which the player's advantage is higher than when the operation is performed in the incorrect procedure is won. The correct procedure is not limited to the pressing order, and may be an operation timing, or may be a combination of the pressing order and the operation timing.

  For example, in the case of winning the left correct bells 1 to 4, when the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are operated at the left first stop, the bell 1 of 9 payouts is won and is operated at other than the left first stop. The 1-payout AT role wins, or a special map is displayed. In addition, when the push order bell is won, the bell (bell 1 and bell 2) which is won according to the push order is referred to as a leading role, and the AT role is also referred to as an auxiliary role. As shown in FIG. 9, the order of pressing is determined in advance so that the different winning combinations can be won for the other pressing regulars.

[Navi]
The slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment has a function of notifying navigation information corresponding to the operation mode (for example, the above-mentioned correct procedure) of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R which is advantageous for the player. The function for such notification is called navigation. The navigation includes navigation performed by the main control unit 41 and navigation performed by the sub control unit 91.

  When navigation is performed by the main control unit 41, seven segments of numbers or alphabets corresponding to the operation modes of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are displayed as navigation information on the game assistance display 12. Notification of navigation information performed by the navigation of the main control unit 41 is also referred to as navigation notification.

  When navigation is performed by the sub control unit 91, a numerical image corresponding to the operation mode of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 as navigation information. The notification of the navigation information performed by the navigation of the sub control unit 91 is also referred to as navigation effect. The main control unit 41 transmits, to the sub-control unit 91, a command capable of specifying navigation information to be a target of navigation notification according to the winning lottery target combination. For example, the main control unit 41 transmits a command capable of specifying the left first stop to the sub control unit 91 when the left correct bell is won. When the sub control unit 91 receives the command from the main control unit 41, the sub control unit 91 causes the liquid crystal display 51 to display a numeric image (for example, an image 123) corresponding to the first left stop.

[Game section]
The main control unit 41 controls a plurality of game sections as a concept of a state different from the gaming state (RT state). The game section includes a normal section and an advantageous section. The normal section and the advantageous section can be controlled in any RT state.

  The normal section is a section in which navigation information can not be notified. The advantageous section is a section in which navigation information can be notified, and is a section having a performance related to an instruction function (navigation) for instructing the player the operation mode of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R. In the advantageous section, the navigation is performed at least once, in which a winning (a bell in the present embodiment, the main character, the main character) that can obtain the maximum payout number is obtained. Specifically, when the pushing order bell is won, a navigation for notifying a correct procedure is performed. The advantageous section is a section (state) more advantageous to the player than the normal section, in that the navigation is executed at least once in which the winning is obtained so that the maximum payout number can be obtained.

  After changing the setting, it is controlled to the normal section, and shifts to the advantageous section based on the decision to shift to the advantageous section. The transition to the advantageous section is determined when a predetermined condition is established. In the present embodiment, when the main control section 41 is elected to the advantageous section transition combination in the normal section, the transition to the advantageous section is determined. As shown in the column of advantageous segment transition in FIG. 7, the part with the setting difference does not become the advantageous segment transition part, but the part without the setting difference may become the advantageous segment transition part. Furthermore, a combination whose winning probability in the internal lottery changes in accordance with the RT state does not become an advantageous interval transition combination, but a combination whose winning probability in the internal lottery does not change in accordance with the RT condition can become an advantageous interval transition combination.

  In the present embodiment, the advantageous section transition role includes special bells, middle-level cherries, strong cherries and weak cherries. In the normal section, when these roles are won by internal lottery, the transition to the advantageous section is determined 100% (hereinafter, also referred to as advantageous section winning).

  Although illustration is omitted, the above-described advantageous section transition combination is set to have a lower winning probability than the other lottery target combinations. Further, among the advantageous section transition roles, the special bell and the middle bell have extremely low probability of winning, and are also referred to as a premier role. Among the advantageous section transition roles, weak cherries are set with the highest probability of winning, and are relatively easy to win.

  In the present embodiment, the advantageous sections include an expected period, a precursor period, a normal CZ, an advantageous CZ, and an AT. The expected period and the prognostic period do not guarantee a period in which navigation can be performed than CZ1, CZ2 and AT, and are in a state of low degree of advantage among advantageous sections. The expected period is a period in which control to a precursor period is expected, and the precursor period is a period controlled after the expected period and is a period that is a precursor to the provision of a benefit.

  In the omen period, for example, after the effect image by the battle effect is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 over a plurality of games, the final game of the battle effect is usually controlled to CZ, CZ or AT according to the result of the battle. It is informed whether the advantageous section continues or shifts to the normal section. Specifically, in the omen period, if an ally character wins at the end of the battle production, it is informed (eg, display of a character image of “WIN”) that a benefit such as CZ or AT is given. Then, if the ally character is defeated at the end of the battle effect, it is informed that the benefit is not given (for example, the display of the character image of "LOSE"). When it is informed that the benefit is given, the CZ and AT control the control to continue the advantageous section, and when it is informed that the benefit is not given, it is controlled to the normal section.

  Normally, CZ has a higher degree of advantage for control to the AT than the expected period and the precursor period. Favorable CZ usually has a higher degree of advantageous for control to AT than CZ. A high degree of advantage regarding control to AT means that the AT game, which is the right to control the AT, may be granted, and the probability of controlling the AT (probability of winning in the lottery related to the indication function) is higher than that of the normal section. This includes high, and that the number of AT games can be granted more than in the normal section.

  The AT has an expected period, a precursor period, and a higher degree of advantage than the normal CZ and the advantageous CZ. For example, in the AT, an expected period, a precursor period, and a period in which navigation can be performed longer than normal CZ or advantageous CZ are guaranteed longer. Alternatively, the AT guarantees the expected period, the precursor period, and the number of times the navigation can be performed more than the normal CZ or the advantageous CZ. In this manner, since the AT has a guaranteed navigation period longer than the expected period, the precursor period, and the normal CZ and the advantageous CZ, for example, it is possible to increase the number of games for winning the leading role at the push bell order. , An expectation period, a precursor period, and a degree of advantage higher than a normal CZ or an advantageous CZ.

  When the transition to the advantageous section is determined by the advantageous section winning, the main control section 41 determines whether or not to set the precursor transition flag according to the lottery probability stored in the precursor transition flag lottery table of FIG. Execute a flag transition flag lottery to be determined. The precursor transition flag is used to identify whether or not to control in the precursor period. When the precursor transition flag = OFF, control is impossible in the precursor period, while when the precursor transition flag = ON, the precursor transition flag is in the precursor period. It is controllable. When the main control unit 41 determines to control in the precursor period by the precursor transition flag lottery, the main control unit 41 changes the precursor transition flag stored in the storage area of the RAM 41 c from OFF to ON.

  When the transition to the advantageous section is determined by the advantageous section winning, the main control unit 41 executes a precursor type lottery that determines the precursor type according to the lottery probability stored in the precursor type lottery table of FIG. . The precursor type identifies the type of benefit that can be given after the precursor period in the advantageous section, and in the present embodiment, it corresponds to precursor A corresponding to CZ, precursor B corresponding to advantageous CZ, and AT. A precursor C is provided. When the main control unit 41 determines the precursor type by the precursor type lottery, the main control unit 41 stores information (prognostic A (normal CZ), precursor B (favorable CZ), precursor C (AT)) that can specify the determined precursor type in the RAM 41 c. Store in the area.

  When the transition to the advantageous section is determined by the advantageous section winning, the main control section 41 executes a precursor probability lottery that determines the precursor probability according to the lottery probability stored in the precursor probability lottery table of FIG. . The precursor sign is to identify whether or not the privilege such as CZ, advantage CZ, or AT is to be granted after the precursor period in the advantageous section, and when the sign precursor = non-elect, it is impossible to grant the privilege. , Indication = not available = It is possible to give a privilege when it is a win. The main control unit 41 stores the information (winning, non-winning) which can specify the determined precursor probability in the storage area of the RAM 41 c, when the precursor probability is determined by the precursor probability drawing.

  When the transition to the advantageous section is determined by the advantageous section winning, the advantageous section lamp 19 is lighted, and the next game is first controlled to the expected period. When the expectation period ends and the precursor transition flag = ON, the precursor period is controlled to the precursor period. On the other hand, when the expected period ends, if the precursor transition flag = OFF, the advantageous period ends with the end of the expected period, and control is performed to the normal period. When controlled to the normal section, the advantageous section lamp 19 is turned off.

  When the precursory period ends, when precursory yes / no = winning, control is made according to the precursor type to either normal CZ, advantageous CZ, or AT. Thus, on the condition that the precursor transition flag = ON and precursor yes / no = winning, a benefit such as CZ or AT is given. On the other hand, when the precursor period ends, in the case of precursor failure = non-winning, the advantageous section ends with the end of the precursor period and control is made to the normal section. When controlled to the normal section, the advantageous section lamp 19 is turned off.

  In the advantageous section, navigation information for winning a leading role is performed at least once when the push order bell is won. When being controlled to the advantageous section, it shifts to the normal section based on the satisfaction of the predetermined end condition. The predetermined termination condition includes a condition that is satisfied when the numerical value updated in the advantageous section reaches a specific value regardless of the type of the advantageous section. In the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 counts the number of digested games in the advantageous section (also referred to as the advantageous section G number). When the number G of the advantageous sections G reaches 1,500 games, the main control unit 41 initializes all data related to the advantageous sections, and shifts to the normal section by ending the currently-executed advantageous sections. In this case, for example, if the currently running advantageous section is AT, AT ends even if the number of AT games still remains.

  In addition, when the number of advantageous sections G reaches 1,500 games, while shifting from the advantageous sections to the normal section, the gaming state may be controlled to the initial RT state after the setting change. For example, if the initial RT state after the setting change is RT1, the gaming state may be controlled to RT1 when the number of advantageous sections G reaches 1500 games.

  In the advantageous section, a lottery relating to the instruction function is performed. The lottery relating to the instruction function includes an AT lottery that determines whether or not to control to an AT normally performed in CZ or advantageous CZ, and an additional lottery to extend a period controlled to AT. When the winning combination with the setting difference is won, the drawing for the instructing function is not performed, but when the winning combination without the setting difference is won, the drawing for the instructing function may be performed. It should be noted that, unlike the transition from the normal section to the advantageous section, regardless of whether or not the winning probability of the internal lottery changes in accordance with the RT state, if it is a combination with no setting difference, A lottery may be held.

  When being controlled by the AT at RT0, the navigation order is notified by the navigation when the player has won any of the maintenance boosts 1 to 3 for winning the promotion ripple. When the player operates the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R in accordance with the navigation, the promotion lip is won and the gaming state is promoted to RT2. The state of RT2 and AT is also referred to as ART. During ART, when the winning order bell is won, the net increase number is increased due to the winning of the leading role, and it is possible to avoid the fall to RT0 due to the display of the special figure. Furthermore, as described above, since RT2 is in a state in which the probability of winning a replay is high, it is less likely to be lost in the internal lottery than RT1.

  A state in which the AT has a right in the normal CZ or the advantageous CZ but is not yet controlled by the ART (a state in which the subtraction of the number of AT games has not started) is referred to as ART in preparation. During ART preparation at RT0, the navigation order is notified by the navigation when the player wins any one of the maintenance lifts 1 to 3 for winning the promotion ripple. When the player operates the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R in accordance with the navigation, the promotion lip is won and the gaming state is promoted to RT2. When promoted to RT2, it is controlled by ART and subtraction of the number of AT games is started.

[An example of transition in the advantageous section]
FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining an example of transition in the advantageous section. The timing chart shown in FIG. 10 shows the transition of the gaming state at each timing and the transition of the gaming section. Also, in this timing chart, (a) no transition to the precursor, (b) transition to the precursor but not winning in the precursor lottery, and (c) transition to the precursor and winning in the precursor lottery Transition of the game section in is shown as an example.

  As shown in FIG. 10, when the advantageous section is won at timing t1 during which the finite game number of RT1 is being digested, the main control unit 41 executes a precursor transition flag lottery, a precursor type lottery, and a precursor probability lottery.

  Here, with reference to FIG. 11, a precursor transition flag lottery, a precursor classification lottery, and a precursor inequality lottery, which are performed in the normal section, will be described. FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining various lottery in the normal section.

  FIG. 11A shows a precursor transition flag lottery table used in the normal section. As shown in FIG. 11A, the precursor transition flag lottery in the normal section is ON and OFF in accordance with the lottery probability predetermined for each advantageous section transition player (weak cherry, strong cherry, special bell, middle bell). A precursor transition flag is determined in any case.

  Specifically, when the weak cherry, which is most easily won in the internal lottery among the advantageous section transition combination, is elected, the precursor transition flag is set to ON with a probability of 2%, Among them, when the special bell or middle row cherry, which is the most difficult to win in the internal lottery, is won, the precursor transition flag is set to ON with a high probability of 60%.

  FIG. 11B shows a precursor type lottery table used in the normal section. As shown in FIG. 11 (b), the precursor type lottery in the normal section is a precursor A (normal CZ) according to the lottery probability previously determined for each advantageous section transition player (weak cherry, strong cherry, special bell, middle bell). The precursor type is determined to be any one of a) precursor B (favorable CZ) and precursor C (AT).

  Specifically, when the weak cherry that is most likely to be elected in the internal lottery among the advantageous section transition roles is elected, the precursor type is determined to be the precursor C (AT) with a probability of 50%, but the advantageous section When the special bell or middle cherry, which is the most difficult to win in the internal lottery among the transition roles, is won, the precursor type is determined to be the precursor C (AT) with a high probability of 98%.

  FIG. 11 (c) shows a precursor sign lottery table used in the normal section. As shown in FIG. 11 (c), the prognostication lottery in the normal section is a prognostic type (prognostic A (normal CZ), prognostic B (favorable CZ), and prognostic C (AT)) determined by the prosecution type lottery In accordance with a lottery probability predetermined for each setting status (ON, OFF) of the precursor transition flag determined by the precursor transition flag lottery, the precursor is determined to be either winning or non-winning.

  Specifically, in the case of precursor type = precursor A (normal CZ) and precursor transition flag = ON, the probability of winning is 5%, and precursor type = precursor B (favorable CZ) and precursor transition flag = In the case of ON, the probability of becoming a precursor is 7%, and in the case where the precursor type is a precursor C (AT) and the precursor transition flag is ON, the probability of becoming a precursor = 35%. Therefore, when it is determined to shift to the precursor period, when it is determined to be precursor C (AT) by a precursor type lottery, it is determined to be precursor A (normal CZ) or precursor B (favorable CZ) Rather, benefits are easier to be granted.

  Also, in the case of precursor type = precursor A (normal CZ) and precursor transition flag = OFF, the probability of becoming precursor = notice = winning is 15%, and when precursor type = precursor B (favorable CZ) and precursor transition flag = OFF In the case where precursor probability = winning probability is 12%, and in the case of precursor type = precursor C (AT) and precursor transition flag = OFF, the probability of precursor failure = winning is 10%. Therefore, even if it is not decided to shift to the precursor period at the time of winning the advantageous section, if it is only possible to shift to the precursor period thereafter, the precursor A (usually CZ) or the precursor B (a When it is determined to be CZ), benefits are easier to be given than when it is determined to be precursor C (AT).

  Returning to FIG. 10, when the advantageous segment is selected at timing t1 and the precursor transition flag lottery, the precursor type lottery, and the precursori lottery are executed, the game is controlled to the advantageous segment from the next game. In the advantageous section, the expected period is first controlled. The expected period starts from the next game after winning the advantageous section. Then, when the number of remaining games in RT1 is digested and temporarily controlled to RT0, the expectation period ends when it is controlled to RT1 after having been awarded to a falling dip and to be controlled again to RT1. That is, in the example shown in FIG. 10, the period of timing t1 to t3 is the expected period. When the advantageous section is won at RT0 (that is, when the advantageous section is won between timings t2 and t3), the expectation period is when the player falls into the fall trip and is controlled again by RT1 (that is, timing t3). finish.

  During the expectation period, when the predetermined lottery target combination is won, the main control unit 41 executes a precursor transition flag lottery, a precursor type lottery, and a precursori lottery. Therefore, the content of each of the precursor transition flag, precursor type, and precursor success or failure determined at the winning of the advantageous section may be changed during the expectation period.

  Here, with reference to FIG. 12, a precursor transition flag lottery, a precursor inequality lottery, and a precursor type lottery, which are executed during an expectation period in the advantageous section, will be described. FIG. 12 is a diagram for explaining various lotterys in the expectation period in the advantageous section.

  FIG. 12A shows a precursor transition flag lottery table used during the expectation period. As shown in FIG. 12 (a), the aura transition flag lottery during the expectation period is a lottery predetermined for each lottery target role (weak cherry, strong cherry, special bell, middle bell, 7 lip, maintenance roll lip) According to the probability, a precursor transition flag is determined to be either ON or OFF.

  Specifically, when the weak cherry, which is most likely to be won in the internal lottery among the lottery target roles, is won, the precursor transition flag is determined to be ON with a probability of 70%, while in the lottery target roles. When the special bell or middle cherry, which is the most difficult to win in the internal lottery, is won, the precursor transition flag is set to ON with a high probability of 100%.

  In this way, during the expectation period, it is possible to change again the contents of the precursor transition flag that has been determined once at the winning of the advantageous section. That is, even if the precursor transition flag is once determined to be OFF by the precursor transition flag lottery performed at the time of winning the advantageous section, the precursor transition flag is changed to ON by the precursor transition flag lottery performed during the subsequent expectation period It is also possible. Also, conversely, even if the precursor transition flag is determined to be ON once in the precursor transition flag lottery performed at the time of winning the advantageous section, the precursor transition flag is generated in the subsequent expectation period lottery. It may be changed to OFF. If the precursor transition flag is once determined to be ON by the precursor transition flag lottery performed at the time of winning the advantageous section, even if the precursor transition flag is determined to be OFF by the precursor transition flag lottery performed during the subsequent expectation period. The precursor transition flag may be maintained ON without changing it.

  Here, in the precursor transition flag lottery in the expectation period, seven ribs and a maintenance roll lip are added as lottery object roles, as compared with the precursor transition flag lottery in the normal section shown in FIG. As mentioned above, while the 7-rip and the maintenance roll will not win at RT1, they may win at RT0. Therefore, among the periods of timing t1 to t3 controlled in the expectation period, the period of timing t2 to t3 controlled to RT0 is longer than the period of timing t1 to t2 controlled to RT1, The probability that a precursor transition flag lottery is executed per game is high. That is, even if the precursor transition flag is temporarily determined to be OFF by the precursor transition flag lottery performed at the time of winning the advantageous section, an opportunity to change the precursor transition flag to ON by transitioning the gaming state from RT1 to RT0 Will increase. Since the probability that the maintenance transfer lip will be won in the internal lottery is about 1/3 and the probability that the fall trip will be won in the game in which the maintenance transfer lip is won is 1/3 when considering the correct procedure, the game is made at RT0 The period during which the state is maintained is approximately nine games. Therefore, for the player, how to change the precursor transition flag to ON in RT0 among nine games where the probability that the precursor transition flag lottery is executed is high is the key to distinguish the outcome of the game. There is.

  Furthermore, when the sustaining flip is won at RT0 and the falling lip is won, if the precursor transition flag is OFF, the next game is controlled to the normal section, but the sustained flip at the end of RT0 is selected. It is also conceivable that the precursor transition flag is changed to ON in the precursor transition flag lottery performed as a trigger (as shown in FIG. 12A, in the present embodiment, when the maintenance transfer lip is won, The precursor transition flag is turned ON with a probability of 30%). Thus, since the precursor transition flag may be changed in the last game of the expectation period, the sense of expectation for the precursor period can be continued until the end of the expectation period.

  FIG. 12 (b) shows a precursor sign lottery table used during the expectation period. As shown in FIG. 12 (b), the protagonist wins / drops during the expectation period is the lottery target role (weak cherries, strong cherries, special bells, middle ranks) according to the current setting status (previous, off) of the protagonist transition flag. In accordance with a lottery probability predetermined for each bell, 7 reps, maintenance rollover), a proposition whether to win or maintain is determined.

  Specifically, when the precursor transition flag = ON, the precursor is maintained even if any of the lottery target roles is won. On the other hand, in the case where the precursor transition flag = OFF, when the weak cherry, which is most easily won in the internal lottery among the lottery target roles, is elected, the precursor is determined to be elected with a probability of 10%. When a special bell or middle level cherry, which is the most difficult to win in the internal drawing, is selected among the winnings, the success or failure is determined with a high probability of 100%.

  In this way, during the expectation period, it is possible to change again the contents of the precursory success or failure that was once determined at the winning of the advantageous section. In other words, even if the adequacy is decided not to be elected once in the adequacy lottery performed at the time of winning the advantageous section, changing the adversity to win in the adversity lottery performed during the subsequent expectation period is also possible. It is possible.

  Here, in the protagonist win lottery during the expectation period, 7 lips and a maintenance roll lip are included in the lottery target role. As mentioned above, while the 7-rip and the maintenance roll will not win at RT1, they may win at RT0. Therefore, among the periods of timing t1 to t3 controlled in the expectation period, the period of timing t2 to t3 controlled to RT0 is longer than the period of timing t1 to t2 controlled to RT1, There is a high probability that the prognostic lottery will be executed per game. In other words, even if the pros and cons are determined to be non-winning once in the pros and cons lottery performed at the time of winning the advantageous section, the game status changes from RT1 to RT0, the opportunity to change the pros and cons to be won increases . For the player, it is the key to distinguish the outcome of the game from how to change the precursor to winning at RT0 among approximately 9 games where the probability of the precursor winning lottery is increased.

  FIG. 12C shows a precursor type lottery table used during the expectation period. As shown in FIG. 12 (c), the prophetic sort lottery during the expectation period is executed only when winning the premiere special bell or middle cherry, and the prognostic sort is the prognostic C (AT) with a probability of 100%. To be determined.

  As described above, during the expectation period, it is possible to change the content of the precursor type temporarily determined at the winning of the advantageous section to the precursor C (AT) when the Premier combination is won.

  In addition, even when the player has won the premiere role, the precursor type lottery may not be executed. That is, the precursor type determined by the precursor type lottery at the time of winning the advantageous section may not be changed at all thereafter.

  Returning to FIG. 10, at timings t1 to t3 in the expectation period, the sub-control unit 91 executes an expectation effect to make an expectation regarding provision of a benefit such as CZ or AT.

  Here, with reference to FIG. 13 and FIG. 14, expected presentation performed during the expected period will be described. The expected effects include a lamp expected effect performed using the precursor lamp 60 and an image expected effect performed by displaying an image on the liquid crystal display 51.

  FIG. 13 is a diagram for explaining a lamp expectation effect table. FIG. 13A shows a precursor transition lamp table for determining the lighting color of the precursor transition lamp 60a. As shown in FIG. 13A, when the precursor transition flag is determined by the precursor transition flag lottery shown in FIGS. 11A and 12A, the sub control unit 91 sets the precursor transition flag. According to (ON, OFF), the lighting color of the precursor transition lamp 60a is determined in accordance with a predetermined lottery probability.

  Specifically, in the case of the precursor transition flag = ON, either red or green is determined with a 50% probability, while it is not determined to be blue. When the precursor transition flag = OFF, either green or blue is determined with a 50% probability, while red is not determined.

  Therefore, when the precursor transition lamp 60a lights up in red, the player can definitely be informed that the precursor movement flag is ON, while when the precursor transition lamp 60a lights up in blue, the precursor transition flag = OFF. The player can be informed of that there is a definite. In addition, when the precursor transition lamp 60a lights up in green, the player is made to expect the precursor transition flag = ON by making the player not know whether the precursor transition flag is ON or OFF. Can.

  FIG. 13 (b) shows a precursor sign lamp table for determining the lighting color of the precursor sign lamp 60b. As shown in FIG. 13 (b), when the sub-control unit 91 determines that the pro-incidence is determined by the pro-incidence lottery shown in FIG. 11 (c) and FIG. According to the non-winning), the lighting color of the precursor lamp 60b is determined according to a predetermined lottery probability.

  Specifically, in the case of precursory success = winning, either red or green is determined with a 50% probability, but not determined in blue. In the case of probability = not won, either green or blue is determined with a 50% probability, but not determined to be red.

  For this reason, when the precursor sign lamp 60b lights up in red, the player can definitely be informed that the precursor sign is = winning, while, when the precursor sign lamp 60b lights on blue, the precursor sign = not elected Can be informed to the player in a definite manner. In addition, when the precursory lamp 60b lights in green, making the player not know whether the precursory is winning or not will make the player expect the player to be lucky = winning. it can.

  FIG. 13C shows a precursor type lamp table for determining the lighting color of the precursor type lamp 60c. As shown in FIG. 13 (c), when the precursor type is determined by the precursor type lottery shown in FIG. 11 (b) and FIG. According to A (normal CZ), precursor B (favorable CZ), precursor C (AT), the lighting color of the precursor type lamp 60c is determined according to a predetermined lottery probability.

  Specifically, in the case of precursor type = precursor A (usually CZ), either green or blue is determined with a 50% probability, but not determined in red. In the case of precursor type = precursor B (favorable CZ), any of red, green and blue can be determined, but among them, green is determined with the highest probability. In the case of precursor type = precursor C (AT), red, green, and blue can be determined, but among them, red is determined with the highest probability.

  Therefore, when the precursor type lamp 60c lights up in red, the player can be informed that the possibility that precursor type = precursor C (AT) is high, and when the precursor type lamp 60c lights up in green, the precursor type is It is possible to inform the player that there is a high possibility of being a precursor A (normal CZ) or a precursor B (favorable CZ), and when the precursor type lamp 60c lights in blue, it is possible that precursor type = precursor A (usually CZ) The player can be notified that the sex is high.

  When the lighting control color is determined as described above, the sub-control unit 91 always lights each of the precursor transition lamp 60a, the precursory acceptance lamp 60b, and the precursor type lamp 60c with the lighting color determined for the expected period.

  FIG. 14 is a diagram for explaining an image expectation rendering table. FIG. 14A shows a precursor transition image table for determining the content of the precursor transition image (serif of the character) which is expected to control the precursor period. As shown in FIG. 14 (a), the sub-control unit 91 determines when the precursor transition flag is determined by the precursor transition flag lottery shown in FIGS. 11 (a) and 12 (a), or in FIG. When a precursor is determined by the precursor lottery shown in FIG. 12 (b), it is determined in advance according to the set status (ON, OFF) of the precursor transition flag and the set status (win, non-win) of precursor. The contents of the speech of the character appearing on the screen are determined according to the selected lottery probability.

  Specifically, in the case of the precursor transition flag = ON and precursor yes / no = winning, it is determined to be “hot if it transits” or “may it transition”. In the case of the precursor transition flag = ON and precursor yes / no = not elected, the decision is made with the highest probability of "Migger to move", but there are cases where the rendering is not performed with a probability of 10%. In the case of the precursor transition flag = OFF and precursoriability = winning, it is determined with the highest probability of “Hit if transition”, but there are cases where the rendering is not performed with a probability of 30%. In the case where the precursor transition flag = OFF and precursor yes / no = not won, it may be determined that "Migration may be performed", but in most cases, the effect is not executed.

  As described above, when there is a high possibility of transition to a sign, as in the case of the sign transition flag = ON, it is easy to be determined to "may shift", and as in the case of sign advertacy = winning. If there is a high probability that benefits will be granted if only a precursor transition is made, it is easy to be determined as "hot if it has transition".

  FIG. 14B shows a precursor image table for determining the content (characters) of the precursor image that is expected to be given a benefit after the precursor period. As shown in FIG. 14 (b), the sub-control unit 91 determines when the precursor transition flag is determined by the precursor transition flag lottery shown in FIGS. 11 (a) and 12 (a), or in FIG. 11 (c) and FIG. When a precursor is determined by the precursor lottery shown in FIG. 12 (b), it is determined in advance according to the set status (ON, OFF) of the precursor transition flag and the set status (win, non-win) of precursor. Determine the contents of the characters displayed on the screen according to the selected lottery probability.

  Specifically, in the case where the precursor transition flag = ON and precursor yes / no = winning, the "superheat" is determined with the highest probability, but there may be cases where the rendering is not performed with a probability of 30%. In the case where the precursor transition flag = ON and precursor yes / no = not won, the decision is made with the highest probability of “CHANCE”, but there are cases where the rendering is not performed with a probability of 20%. In the case where the precursor transition flag = OFF and precursor yes / no = winning, it is determined with the highest probability of “CHANCE”, but there are cases where the rendering is not performed with a probability of 20%. In the case where the precursor transition flag = OFF and precursor yes / no = not elected, “CHANCE” may be determined, but in most cases, the effect is not executed.

  As described above, when there is a high possibility that the benefit is given, as in the case where the precursor transition flag = ON and the precursor right = win, it is easy to be determined as “superheat”, and the precursor transition flag and When any of the precursors is a positive result (ON or winning), it is easy to be determined as “CHANCE”, and when the precursor transition flag = OFF and the precursors = non-elect, the effect is executed It is more likely not to be.

  FIG. 14C shows a premiere image expectation effect table for determining whether or not to perform the premiere image expectation effect that can most be expected to be awarded among the image expectation effects. As shown in FIG. 14 (c), the sub-control unit 91 determines when the precursor transition flag is determined by the precursor transition flag lottery shown in FIGS. 11 (a) and 12 (a), or in FIG. When a precursor is determined by the precursor lottery shown in FIG. 12 (b), it is determined in advance according to the set status (ON, OFF) of the precursor transition flag and the set status (win, non-win) of precursor. In accordance with the selected lottery probability, it is determined whether or not to execute the premiere image expectation rendering.

  Specifically, only in the case where the precursor transition flag = ON and precursor yes or no = winning, the premier image expectation effect is executed with a probability of 10%, and either the precursor transition flag or the precursor yes or no is a negative result (OFF or When the player is not elected, the premiere image expectation rendering is not performed.

  For this reason, when the premiere image expectation effect is executed, it is possible to definitely notify the player that the precursor transition flag = ON and precursor yes / no = winning.

  When the sub control unit 91 determines the content of the image expectation effect as described above, the sub control unit 91 executes the image expectation effect based on the determined content.

  The lamp expectation effect shown in FIG. 13 and the image expectation effect shown in FIG. 14 are not necessarily limited to those in which both are performed, and only one of them may be performed.

  Returning to FIG. 10, after being controlled to the expectation period over the timing t1 to t3 while the above-described expected effects are performed, the precursor period is set according to the setting status (ON, OFF) of the precursor transition flag. There are branches when transition to the continuation of the advantageous section and when the advantageous section ends without transition to the precursor period.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 10A, at the timing t3 when the falling lip is won and the gaming state shifts to RT1, if the precursor transition flag = OFF, the last game of RT0 is expected together with the advantageous section The period ends, and it is controlled to the normal section from the first game of the next RT1.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 10 (b) and FIG. 10 (c), when the precursor transition flag = ON at timing t3 when the falling fall is won and the gaming state shifts to RT1, the end of RT0 The expectation period ends with the game, and it is controlled from the first game of the next RT1 to the precursor period in the advantageous section.

  After that, the gaming state is controlled to RT1 and controlled to the precursor period over the timing t3 to t4, and after all the number of RT1 games have been consumed, according to the set condition (win, not won) of the precursor There are branches when a benefit such as CZ or AT is given and the advantageous section continues, or when the advantageous section ends without giving the benefit.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 10 (b), when RT1 ends at timing t4, when the adjacency = non-election, the antecedent period ends with the advantageous section with the last game of RT1, and the next RT0 It is controlled to the normal section from the first game.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 10C, at the timing t4 when RT1 ends, in the case where precursory yes-no = win, the precursory period ends with the last game of RT1, and from the first game of the next RT0 It is controlled to CZ and AT in the advantageous section. It should be noted that the setting status (precursor A (normal CZ), precursor B (favorable CZ), precursor C (AT) of which is normally controlled by CZ, advantage CZ, or AT is determined by precursor type lottery. It is decided according to)).

[Various processing]
The various processes mainly executed by the main control unit 41 will be described with reference to FIGS. 15 to 19.

(Internal lottery process)
FIG. 15 is a diagram for explaining the internal lottery process performed by the main control unit 41. The main control unit 41 executes the internal lottery process when the start switch 7 is operated with the number of bets set.

  As shown in FIG. 15, first, the main control unit 41 determines a winning combination by executing an internal lottery (S11). At this time, the main control unit 41 stores information that can specify the winning combination in the storage area of the RAM 41c.

  Next, the main control unit 41 determines whether or not the player has won the role as the lottery target combination of the precursor transition flag lottery, the precursor type lottery, and the precursor win lottery in the internal lottery (S12). Specifically, whether or not the main control unit 41 has won the prognostic shift flag lottery, prognostic type lottery, and prognostication random draw shown in FIG. Determine Further, the main control unit 41 determines whether or not in the advantageous section, the player has been won as a lottery target combination of a precursor transition flag lottery, a precursor classification lottery, and a precursor failure lottery shown in FIG.

  When the main control unit 41 has not won the above-described lottery target combination (NO in S12), the main lottery process ends. On the other hand, when the main control unit 41 wins the above-described lottery target combination (YES in S12), the main control unit 41 stores information indicating that the lottery target combination is won in the storage area of the RAM 41c (S13), and ends the internal lottery process. .

(Did ball control process)
FIG. 16 is a diagram for explaining the ball-out control process executed by the main control unit 41. After the internal lottery process, the main control unit 41 executes the ball control process.

  As shown in FIG. 16, first, the main control unit 41 executes a precursor transition flag lottery based on the lottery target role stored in the storage area of the RAM 41 c in S13 of FIG. 15 (S21). Specifically, the main control unit 41 executes a precursor transition flag lottery using a precursor transition flag lottery table shown in FIG. 11A in a normal section. Alternatively, the main control unit 41 executes the precursor transition flag lottery in the advantageous section, using the precursor transition flag lottery table shown in FIG.

  When the main control unit 41 determines the precursor transition flag to either ON or OFF by the precursor transition flag lottery, the main control unit 41 stores the determined ON or OFF precursor transition flag in the storage area of the RAM 41 c (S22).

  Next, the main control unit 41 executes a precursor type lottery based on the lottery target role stored in the storage area of the RAM 41c in S13 of FIG. 15 (S23). Specifically, the main control unit 41 executes the precursor type lottery in the normal section using the precursor type lottery table shown in FIG. Alternatively, the main control unit 41 executes a precursor type lottery in the advantageous section using the precursor type lottery table shown in FIG.

  After determining the precursor type by the precursor type lottery, the main control unit 41 stores information capable of specifying the determined precursor type in the storage area of the RAM 41c (S24).

  Next, the main control unit 41 executes a prognostication lottery based on the lottery target role stored in the storage area of the RAM 41c in S13 of FIG. 15 (S25). Specifically, the main control unit 41 executes a precursor probability lottery in a normal section using a precursor probability lottery table shown in FIG. Alternatively, in the advantageous section, the main control unit 41 executes a precursor failure lottery using the precursor failure lottery table shown in FIG. 12 (b).

  When the main control unit 41 determines that the winning or non-winning is the precursor by the lottery for the precursor, the main control unit 41 stores information capable of specifying the determined precursor in the storage area of the RAM 41c (S26).

  Next, when it is determined for the first time to shift from the normal section to the advantageous section, the main control unit 41 sets the bell navigation flag = ON (S27). The bell navigation flag has at least one navigation (hereinafter referred to as "bell navigation") for generating winnings (in the present embodiment, bell 1 and bell 2 which are the leading roles in the present embodiment) in which the maximum payout number can be obtained in an advantageous section. It is a flag indicating whether or not it has been executed. When the bell navigation is executed during the advantageous section, the bell navigation flag is changed from ON to OFF. After that, the main control unit 41 ends the balls-out control process.

  In FIG. 16, a ball out state data table for the main control unit 41 to manage the state of the advantageous section is shown. Data corresponding to the type of the advantageous section is stored in the payout state data table. For example, when the expected period has been set, data of "00" is stored in the payout state data table. When the precursory period is set, the “01” data is stored in the payout status data table. When the precursor A (normally CZ) is set, data of "02" is stored in the payout state data table. When it is set to precursor B (favorable CZ), data of "03" is stored in the ball out state data table. When it is set to precursor C (AT), data of "04" is stored in the payout state data table. In addition, since it is set as an expectation period immediately after having shifted to the advantageous section, data of "00" is stored, but since "00" is an initial value, the main control unit 41 has shifted to the advantageous section Immediately after, it is not necessary to store any data in the ball status data table.

(Precursor processing)
FIG. 17 is a diagram for explaining the precursor processing performed by the main control unit 41. The main control unit 41 executes precursor processing when one game is ended in the precursor period.

  As shown in FIG. 17, first, the main control unit 41 determines whether or not the number of controllable precursor games in the precursor period has become 0 (S31). That is, the main control unit 41 determines whether all the finite game numbers of RT1 shown at timing t4 in FIG. 10 have been consumed. When the number of precursor games is not 0 (NO in S31), the main control unit 41 ends the precursor processing.

  On the other hand, when the precursor game number is 0 (YES in S31), the main control unit 41 determines whether the bell navigation flag is ON (S32). If the bell navigation flag is ON (YES in S32), that is, if the bell navigation has not been executed in the advantageous section, the main control unit 41 ends the precursor processing.

  On the other hand, when the bell navigation flag is OFF (NO in S32), that is, when the bell navigation is executed at least once in the advantageous section, the main control unit 41 determines whether or not the precursory success or failure is winning. (S33).

  The main control unit 41 executes the precursor success process shown in FIG. 18 (S34) when the precursor success / no-win is achieved (YES in S33). That is, in this case, as shown in FIG. 10 (c), since the precursor is equal to or not at the timing t4, it is controlled by CZ or AT from the next game, and the advantageous section continues.

  On the other hand, the main control unit 41 sets the advantageous section end flag = ON (S35) when the precursory status = not winning (NO in S33). The advantageous section end flag is a flag indicating the end of the advantageous section. That is, in this case, as shown in FIG. 10 (b), since the precursory failure = non-winning at timing t4, the next game is controlled to the normal section. After the processing of S34 or S35, the main control unit 41 ends the precursor processing.

(Precursor success processing)
FIG. 18 is a diagram for explaining precursory success processing performed by the main control unit 41. The main control unit 41 executes the precursor success process after the process of S34 of FIG.

  The main control unit 41 first determines whether precursor type = precursor A (normal CZ) (S41). If the precursor type = precursor A (normal CZ) (YES in S41), the main control unit 41 sets the next withdrawal state = precursor A (normal CZ). Thereby, it is controlled to CZ normally from the next game.

  On the other hand, when the precursor type = the precursor A (normal CZ) is not (NO in S41), the main control unit 41 determines whether the precursor type = the precursor B (favorable CZ) (S43). When the precursor type = precursor B (favorable CZ) (YES in S43), the main control unit 41 sets the next withdrawal state = precursor B (favorable CZ). Thereby, it is controlled to advantageous CZ from the next game.

  On the other hand, when the precursor type is not precursor B (advantage CZ) (NO in S43), the precursor type is precursor C (AT), so the next payout state = precursor C (AT) is set. Do. Thereby, it is controlled by AT from the next game. After the processing of S42, S44, or S45, the main control unit 41 ends the precursor success processing.

(Procedure end processing)
FIG. 19 is a diagram for describing an advantageous area end process performed by the main control unit 41. The main control unit 41 executes an advantageous area end process when one game ends in the advantageous area.

  The main control unit 41 first determines whether the advantageous section end flag = ON (S51). When the advantageous section end flag is not ON (NO in S51), the main control unit 41 ends the advantageous section end process.

  On the other hand, when the advantageous section end flag = ON (YES in S51), the main control unit 41 executes an initialization process for initializing storage relating to control of the advantageous section (S52). Then, the main control unit 41 turns off the advantageous section lamp 19 (S53), and ends the advantageous section end processing.

[Main effect]
Next, main effects obtained by the above-described embodiment will be described.

  (1-1) As shown in FIG. 11 (a), when the advantageous section is won during the normal section, a precursor transition flag lottery for determining whether or not to set a precursor transition flag for transition to the precursor period is performed. To be executed. In addition, when an advantageous section is won during the normal section, a precursor probability lottery is executed to determine whether or not to grant a benefit such as CZ or AT after a precursor period (predictability). Then, as shown in FIG. 13 (a), according to the setting status (ON, OFF) of the precursor transition flag, the lighting color of the precursor transition lamp 60a in the lamp expectation effect to make the player expect with respect to the awarding of benefits is different. As shown in FIG. 13 (b), the lighting color of the precursor lighting lamp 60b in the lamp expectation effect differs depending on the setting status of the precursor lighting (winning, non-winning). Further, as shown in FIG. 14 (a), according to the setting status of the precursor transition flag and the setting status of the precursor's presence or absence, while the speech of the character in the image expectation effect to be made to expect the player regarding awarding is different. As shown in (b), the contents of the characters in the image expectation effect differ depending on the setting status of the precursor transition flag and the setting status of the precursor.

  As described above, the contents of the lamp expectation rendering performed in the expectation period and the contents of the image expectation rendering differ according to the setting status of the precursor transition flag and the setting status of the precursor status, so control of the rendering performed based on the provision of the benefit The interest of the game can be improved.

  (1-2) As shown in FIG. 1 and FIGS. 13 (a) and 13 (b), the execution area of the effect differs between the precursor transition lamp 60a and the precursor sign lamp 60b. Further, as shown in FIGS. 14A and 14B, the image expectation effect determined on the basis of the precursor transition image table is determined on the basis of the precursor image table while the character serif of the character is used. Characters are used for the image expectation effect.

  In this way, while letting the player pay attention to the setting status of the precursor transition flag suggested by the precursor transition lamp 60a, the setting status of the precursor being suggested by the precursor on / off lamp 60b in an area different from the precursor transition lamp 60a The player can be made to pay attention to the Further, the player can be made to pay attention to the setting status of the precursor transition flag and the setting status of the precursor on / off indicated by the content of the words and characters of the character.

  (1-3) As shown in FIG. 14C, only when the precursor transition flag = ON and precursor yes / no = winning, the premiere image expectation rendering is performed in which the premiere image is displayed.

  As a result, when the premiere image expectation effect is executed, it is possible to definitely notify the player that the precursor transition flag = ON and precursor yes / no = winning.

  (1-4) As shown in FIG. 12 (c), when the advantageous section is won during the normal section, a precursor type lottery is executed to determine the type (progressive type) of benefit that can be granted after the precursor period. Then, as shown in FIG. 13C, according to the setting status of the precursor type (the precursor A (normal CZ), the precursor B (favorable CZ), the precursor C (AT)), the precursor type lamp 60c in the lamp expectation effect The lighting color of is different. During the expectation period, the precursor type lamp 60c is always lit in the lighting color according to the setting status of the precursor type.

  As described above, since the content of the lamp expectation effect to be executed is always different in the expectation period according to the setting status of the precursor type, the interest of the game can be improved.

  (2-1) As shown in FIG. 12 (a), during the expectation period in the advantageous section, a precursor transition flag lottery is executed, and the precursor transition flag can be changed from OFF to ON according to the lottery result. is there. Further, as shown in FIG. 12 (b), during the expectation period, a precursor probability lottery is executed, and the precursor probability can be changed from non-winning to winning according to the lottery result.

  In this way, since it is possible to change the setting status of the precursor transition flag and the setting status of the precursor on / off which have been determined once when the advantageous section is won, even during the expected period after being controlled to the advantageous section, The player can be made to look forward to awarding benefits even during the expected period after being controlled.

  (2-2) When transition to the precursor period is impossible, the precursor transition flag is set to OFF, while when transition to the precursor period is possible, the precursor transition flag to ON. Further, when the benefit can not be awarded, the flag is set to be non-winning, while when the benefit can be awarded, the flag is set to be winning = winning. Then, on the condition that the precursor transition flag = ON and precursor yes / no = winning, a benefit is awarded.

  As a result, the player can be made to pay attention to whether or not to shift to the omen period, and further, whether or not a benefit is provided after shifting to the omen period.

  (2-3) As shown in FIGS. 10 (b) and 10 (c), when the precursor transition flag = ON and precursor yes / no = winning, or when the precursor transition flag = ON and precursor yes / no = not elected, precursor. Controlled by period. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 10A, when the precursor transition flag = OFF and precursor yes / no = winning, or when the precursor transition flag = OFF and precursor yes / no = not elected, control is not performed during the precursor period.

  As a result, the player can be made to pay attention to whether or not the precursor transition flag is set to ON in the precursor transition flag lottery, and if it has transitioned to the precursor period, the precursor transition flag is set to ON. It can be made to be recognized by the player.

  (2-4) As shown in FIG. 12 (a), even after being controlled to the advantageous section, when the player wins a predetermined lottery target combination including the advantageous section transition part during the expectation period, the precursor transition The flag lottery is executed, and the precursor transition flag can be changed from OFF to ON. Further, as shown in FIG. 12 (b), even after being controlled to the advantageous section, the precursory lottery is executed when a predetermined lottery target role including the advantageous section transition role is won during the expectation period. Then, it is possible to change the precursor from non-winning to winning. Since the precursor transition flag lottery and the precursor success lottery are executed independently of each other, changing only the precursor transition flag from OFF to ON, changing only the precursor right from non-winning to winning, or It is possible to change the precursor transition flag from OFF to ON and change the precursor right from not winning to winning.

  As a result, even after being controlled to the advantageous section, when a predetermined lottery target combination including the advantageous section transition combination is won during the expectation period, the setting status of the precursor transition flag or the precursor advisability is changed The player can be made to pay attention to the

  (2-5) Even if the flag transition flag is set to OFF by the flag shift flag lottery at the time of winning the advantageous section, the flag shift is performed by the flag shift flag lottery performed during the expectation period in the subsequent advantageous section The flag can be changed from OFF to ON.

  In this way, even if it is decided not to shift to the precursor period when controlled to the advantageous segment, it is changed to shift to the precursor period by the precursor transition flag lottery performed during the expectation period in the subsequent advantageous segment. The player may be made to pay attention to the change in the setting status of the precursor transition flag when the player is elected to the predetermined lottery target including the advantageous section transition combination during the expectation period. .

  (2-6) As shown in FIG. 17, in the precursor process executed in the precursor period, when it is determined that the number of precursor games has become 0 in the process of S31, the precursor is won or not in the process of S33. The processing branches depending on whether the success in precursory processing of S34 is executed or the advantageous segment end flag of S35 is set to ON depending on which of the wins is determined.

  Thereby, in the precursor period, it is possible to clarify the branch of the subsequent processing depending on whether the precursor is winning or not. In addition, since the end of the aura period and the end of the advantageous section can be linked, for example, notification that the benefit is not given by the battle effect in the aura period is displayed (display of the character image of “LOSE” It is possible to avoid the occurrence of contradictions such as the continuation of the advantageous section in vain despite the fact that In this way, appropriate processing can be performed on the advantageous section.

  (2-7) As shown in FIG. 18, in the precursor success process executed only when the precursor transition flag = ON and precursor yes = win, CZ1, CZ2, and AT according to the setting status of precursor type. The ball out state is set to any of.

  As described above, when the precursor transition flag = ON and precursor yes / no = winning, since the payout state is set according to the setting status of the precursor type, it is possible to make the player pay attention to the setting status of the precursor type it can.

  (2-8) As shown in FIG. 17, at the end of the aura, when the bell navigation is executed at least once in the advantageous section, the advantageous section end flag is set to ON. Then, as shown in FIG. 19, the storage related to the control of the advantageous section is initialized by the initialization processing, on the condition that the advantageous section end flag is set to ON.

  Thus, since processing when the precursor period ends and processing when the advantageous section ends can be interlocked, for example, it is informed that no benefit is given by the battle effect in the precursor period. Nevertheless, it is possible to avoid the occurrence of contradiction that the advantageous section continues in vain.

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

[About benefits]
In the present embodiment, a CZ game which is a right to control CZ or an AT game which is a right to control AT is illustrated as a benefit. However, BB (big bonus: a first-class special feature) You may apply a bonus such as a bonus continuous action device) or RB (regular bonus: first-class special feature), or the specialization zone where the probability that the number of AT games is increased is higher than in other states. It may apply.

[About Expected Performance]
In the present embodiment, as expected effects, lamp expected effects using lamps provided in the slot machine 1 and image expected effects for displaying an image on the liquid crystal display 51 are applied, but the present invention is not limited thereto. For example, by outputting the effect sound from the speaker, an expected effect may be performed which suggests the setting status of the precursor transition flag, the setting status of the precursor on / off status, and the setting status of the precursor type to the player.

  In the image expectation effect, the words of the character differ depending on the setting status of the precursor transition flag, but the present invention is not limited to this. Whether or not the character appears according to the setting status of the precursor transition flag (for example, the precursor transition flag If = ON, the character appears, but if the precursor transition flag = OFF the character does not appear) or the type of appearing character may be different.

  Also, in the image expectation effect, the content of the character is different according to the setting status of the precursor status, but the present invention is not limited to this, whether the character is displayed according to the setting status of the precursor status (for example, the precursor status The characters may be displayed if they are won, while the characters may not be displayed if they are not.

  Note that in the image expectation effect, depending on the setting status of the prognostics, whether or not the speech of the character, the character appear, or the type of the appearing character may be different.

[About winning the advantageous section]
In the present embodiment, the transition to the advantageous segment is determined 100% when the advantageous segment transition player is won, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, an advantageous section transition lottery may be performed to determine whether or not to shift to an advantageous section when winning an advantageous section transition combination, and the transition to an advantageous section may be determined based on the result of the lottery . In this case, on the condition that the transition to the advantageous section has been determined by the advantageous section transition lottery, the precursor transition flag lottery, the precursor inequality lottery, and the precursor type lottery may be executed.

[On application to pachinko machines]
In the embodiment described above, the slot machine which is an example of the gaming machine has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the above-described embodiment may be applied to a pachinko gaming machine in which a so-called gaming ball is hit into the gaming area to play a game.

  For example, a big hit may be applied as a benefit, and a reach effect to be performed before the fluctuation symbol is stopped may be applied as a predictive effect. Then, as the expected performance to be performed before the prognostic production, the development production may be applied that asks whether or not to develop to reach production. For example, when the starting winning combination is made or when the symbol changes based on the starting winning combination, whether it is a big hit (content of the first type) and whether or not reach effect is to be executed (content of the second type) May be determined, and depending on the contents of the determination, the expected presentation performed during the development presentation may be made different.

  Furthermore, during the development effect, the content of whether or not to execute the reach effect (the content of the second type) may be changed by lottery.

  In addition, when the start winning combination, or when the symbol fluctuates based on the starting winning combination, such as the probability variation big hit, time junior high hit, usually a big hit, etc., determine the types (the contents of the third type) of multiple types of big hit It may be

  In the application as described above, those applicable to the configuration provided in the slot machine 1 may be applied to pachinko machines as much as possible.

  Note that various configurations, various processes, and the like in the present embodiment and the modified example described above can be combined as appropriate.

  It should be understood that the embodiments disclosed herein are illustrative and non-restrictive in every respect. The scope of the present invention is indicated not by the above description but by the claims, and is intended to include all the modifications within the meaning and scope equivalent to the claims.

  Reference Signs List 1 slot machine, 2L, 2C, 2R reel, 4 medal insertion portion, 8L, 8C, 8R stop switch, 9 medal payout opening, 12 game auxiliary indicator, 13 game display portion, 19 advantageous zone lamp, 41 main control portion , 41a main CPU, 41c RAM, 51 liquid crystal display, 56 effect switch, 60 precursor lamp, 60a precursor transition lamp, 60b precursor lamp, 60c precursor type lamp, 91 sub control unit, 91a sub CPU, 91c RAM.

Claims (1)

In a gaming machine that plays a game,
First type determination means for determining the content of the first type regarding the benefit when the specific condition regarding the benefit is established;
Second type determination means for determining the content of the second type related to the benefit when the specific condition is satisfied;
And an expectation effect means for executing expectation expectation effects expected for grant of benefits over a plurality of periods,
The contents of the first type include the first contents and the second contents,
The contents of the second type include third contents and fourth contents,
When the content of the first type is the first content and the content of the second type is the third content, a privilege is given,
The gaming machine, wherein the expectation rendering means makes the expectation rendering different based on the content of the first type and the content of the second type.

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