JP2019208721A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine for enhancing interest in a game having a normal section and an advantageous section.SOLUTION: A slot machine includes a plurality of game states including a normal stage as a normal section, a lucky stage as an advantageous section, and a pseudo bonus stage controlled to an AT state as an advantageous section, and a control part can perform control such that a probability of shifting from the normal stage to the pseudo bonus stage is higher than a probability of shifting from the lucky stage to the pseudo bonus stage.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 6

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

  Conventionally, there has been a gaming machine that is controlled in the normal section when the gaming state is disadvantageous to the player, and is controlled in the advantageous section when the gaming state is advantageous to the player (for example, Patent Document 1).

JP 2017-196015 A

  However, the conventional gaming machine has room for improvement.

  In order to solve the above-described problem, the gaming machine of the present invention displays a variation in a manner based on a determination result that can be determined as to whether or not to give a game medium, and a determination result by the determination device. The display unit capable of stopping and displaying the identification information, a stop operation unit for stopping and displaying the identification information variably displayed on the display unit, and the determination result by the determination unit is a specific determination result, And when the operation mode to the said stop operation means is a specific operation mode, the stop display control means which can perform control which stops and displays identification information by a specific mode, and the aspect of the identification information stopped-displayed on the said display means Is the specific mode, the first giving means capable of giving a game medium to the player, and the determination result by the determination unit is the specific determination result, the specific operation mode Any one of a plurality of gaming states including an output means capable of outputting specific information, which is related information, a first gaming state, and a second gaming state including a specific gaming state and a special gaming state. Controllable gaming state control means, second giving means capable of giving a specific value for continuing the second gaming state, storage means capable of storing the specific value given to the second giving means, Counting means capable of counting the number of games in an advantageous period including a period controlled to the second gaming state, and in the second gaming state, the number of games counted by the counting means reaches a specific number of times. Erasing means capable of erasing the specific value stored in the storage means, and the output means can output the specific information in the specific gaming state, and the gaming state control means In the second gaming state, it is possible to execute control for shifting to the first gaming state based on the fact that the number of games counted by the counting means reaches a specific number of times. The configuration is characterized in that control is possible so that the probability of shifting to the specific gaming state is higher than the probability of shifting to the specific gaming state from the special gaming state.

FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing the internal configuration of the slot machine of the first embodiment as viewed from the front side. FIG. 3 is a block diagram of the slot machine of the first embodiment. It is a graph explaining the various tables which the memory | storage part of 1st Embodiment memorize | stores. It is a graph explaining the various tables which the memory | storage part of 1st Embodiment memorize | stores. It is a graph explaining the various tables which the memory | storage part of 1st Embodiment memorize | stores. It is a figure explaining the transition of the game state of 1st Embodiment. It is a figure explaining the display screen of the display part of 1st Embodiment. It is a flowchart at the time of the normal stage stay of 1st Embodiment. It is a flowchart at the time of staying at the Hamari stage and the pseudo bonus stage of the first embodiment. It is a schematic front view which shows the external appearance of the game machine which concerns on 2nd Embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows the control structure of the game machine which concerns on 2nd Embodiment. It is a figure explaining the display with a display in the case of operating the production button in 2nd Embodiment. It is a figure explaining the display with a display in the case of operating the top production button in 2nd Embodiment. It is a figure explaining the display with a display in the case of displaying an operation image during the indication effect of the ART state in 2nd Embodiment. It is a figure explaining the display position on the display of the 2nd operation image and push order image in 2nd Embodiment. It is a figure explaining the display with a display in the case of displaying the 2nd operation image in 2nd Embodiment. It is a figure explaining the display position on the indicator of the 1st operation picture in the 1st modification of a 2nd embodiment. It is a table | surface explaining the selection rate of the display position in a display in the case of displaying a 1st operation image during the indication effect of the ART state in the 1st modification of 2nd Embodiment. It is a figure explaining the display with a display in the case of displaying the operation image in the 1st modification of 2nd Embodiment. It is a figure explaining the display with a display device in the case of displaying an operation image during the indication effect of the ART state in the 1st modification of a 2nd embodiment. It is a figure explaining the display with a display device in the case of displaying an operation image during the indication effect of the ART state in the 1st modification of a 2nd embodiment. It is a figure explaining the display with a display device in the case of displaying an operation image during the indication effect of the ART state in the 1st modification of a 2nd embodiment. It is a figure explaining the display with a display device in the case of displaying an operation image during the indication effect of the ART state in the 1st modification of a 2nd embodiment. It is a figure explaining the display with a display in the case of displaying the expansion operation image in the 1st modification of 2nd Embodiment. It is a figure explaining the display with a display device in the case of displaying an operation image during the indication effect of the ART state in the 2nd modification of a 2nd embodiment. It is a figure explaining the display with a display device in the case of displaying an operation image during the indication effect of the ART state in the 3rd modification of a 2nd embodiment. It is a figure explaining the display with a display device in the case of displaying an operation image during the indication effect of the ART state in the 4th modification of a 2nd embodiment.

(Embodiment)
A preferred embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
(First embodiment)
The first embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS.
[Configuration of Slot Machine 10]
The slot machine 10 (game machine) is installed in a game hall or the like.
As shown in FIG. 1, the slot machine 10 includes a housing 10b having an opening on the front surface and a front door 10a that covers the opening so as to be opened and closed.
As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the slot machine 10 includes a medal slot 11, a bet button 12, a start lever 13, a navigation lamp 14 (14a to 14c) (output means), and a stop button 15 (15a to 15c) ( Stop operation means), advantageous section lamp 16, display section 17, lamp 18, speaker 19 (output means), reel 20 (20a-20c) (variable display means), drum unit 21, medal payout device 22, setting button 24, main A control board 25 and a sub-control board 26 are provided.

  The slot machine 10 includes a storage unit and a control unit provided on the main control board 25 and the sub control board 26, and is a device capable of various arithmetic processes and various controls, and is included in the concept of a computer. Each storage unit includes a storage device such as a semiconductor memory element that stores programs, information, and the like necessary for the operation of the slot machine 10. Each control unit includes a CPU and the like. Each control unit implements various functions of the embodiment by appropriately reading and executing various programs stored in each storage unit.

The medal slot 11 is a part where a player inserts a medal (game medium). Inside the medal slot 11, a medal selector 11a (medal detection means) is provided. The medal selector 11a is a sensor or the like that detects a medal inserted into the medal slot 11, and outputs a detection signal to the control unit 25b (described later).
The bet button 12 and the start lever 13 are operation units that are operated by the player to start a game.
The bet button 12 is an example of an operation unit that can accept a player's operation related to the setting of the multiplier. Note that the bet button 12 may include a plurality of buttons having different multiplication numbers.

The navigation lamps 14 (14a to 14c) navigate (notify) the player in the operation order of the stop buttons 15a to 15c. The navigation lamps 14a to 14c perform this navigation by being controlled so as to turn on sequentially in accordance with the operation order of the stop buttons 15a to 15c.
The stop buttons 15a to 15c are an example of an operation unit for performing a stop operation of the reels 20a to 20c. The stop button 15 is provided corresponding to each of the reels 20a to 20c, and can accept an operation for stopping the symbol that is variably displayed. The stop buttons 15a to 15c are in a state where they can be pressed when, for example, a light emitting means such as an LED built in each button is turned on.

The advantageous section lamp 16 is controlled to light up while staying at a pseudo bonus stage (described later). The slot machine 10 replaces the advantageous section lamp 16 with, for example, a “dot” portion of a 7-segment display (also referred to as “7-segment”) that constitutes a payout number display section for displaying the payout number of medals. It may be controlled to light up.
The display unit 17 is a liquid crystal display device or the like. The display unit 17 performs various effects using images, displays various information in the game, and the like.
The lamp 18 and the speaker 19 perform effects such as light emission and sound.
The display unit 17, the lamp 18, the speaker 19, and the like can be used as notification means, production means, and the like by outputting various information.
As will be described later, the speaker 19 navigates the operation order of the stop buttons 15 a to 15 c in the same manner as the navigation lamp 14.

The reels 20 (20a to 20c) are an example of variable display means for variably displaying symbols.
A plurality of (for example, 20) symbols are represented on the peripheral surfaces of the reels 20a to 20c. The types of symbols are, for example, “watermelon”, “cherry”, “bell”, “blue 7 (blue letter 7)”, “red 7 (red letter 7)”, “BAR”, and the like.
The drum unit 21 is a device that rotationally drives the reels 20a to 20c. The drum unit 21 is provided inside the housing 10b.
According to the above-described form, a part of the symbols on the peripheral surfaces of the reels 20a to 20c that are rotationally driven is visually recognized by the window on the front surface of the front door 10a, so that the symbols are displayed in a variable manner.
The form of the variable display means is not limited to this. For example, the number of symbols on the peripheral surface may be other than 20. Further, the form of the variable display means may not be a mechanical reel, but may be a form in which a symbol is displayed on a liquid crystal display device or the like.
The medal payout device 22 is a device that pays out medals stored in the hopper 22a to the medal payout port 22b.

  The setting button 24 selects a winning probability setting for each winning combination (that is, a setting of the game advantage level) from a plurality of probability values (setting values) by accepting a selection operation by a game hall manager or the like. , Used to set.

As shown in FIG. 2, the main control board 25, the medal selector 11a, the bet button 12, the start lever 13, the navigation lamp 14, the stop button 15, the advantageous section lamp 16, the drum unit 21, the medal payout device 22, and the setting button 24 Are connected by a communication cable and can communicate.
The main control board 25 includes a storage unit 25a (storage unit), a control unit 25b (determination unit, stop display control unit, first providing unit, second providing unit, counting unit, erasing unit, determining unit, update control unit). Prepare.
The memory | storage part 25a memorize | stores various information etc., such as each game 31-37 (refer FIGS. 3-5) for performing the game program regarding a game, and internal lottery.

As shown in FIG. 3, the internal lottery table 31 defines the winning probability of each winning combination in each game. The internal lottery table 31 stores each winning combination and a winning probability (denominator 65535) in association with each other. The internal lottery table 31 has information corresponding to the settings 1 to 3.
Setting 1 is the lowest setting, and setting 3 is the highest setting. As will be described later, the higher the setting, the more advantageous to the player.
The higher the setting, the higher the probability of winning the common bell combination B and the lower the probability of winning the common bell combination C. For other winning combinations, the winning probabilities are common to all settings.
The setting may be two steps or less or four steps or more, and the distribution ratios of various winning combinations may be the same for some or all, or may be different.
The payout table 32 stores each winning combination in association with the number of medals paid out when winning each winning combination.

The advantageous section transition lottery table 33 in FIG. 4 is referred to during the normal section, and is referred to in order to determine whether or not to shift to the advantageous section.
The stay game number lottery tables 34 and 35 are referred to in order to draw the number of stay games in the advantageous section (pseudo bonus stage, humari stage). The number of staying games is determined according to the winning combination that triggered the transition lottery and the gaming state after the transition.

The shortened lottery table 36 of FIG. 5 is referred to in order to draw lots of shortened game numbers of staying games at the Hamari stage while staying at the Hamari stage.
The number of payouts, the winning probability, etc. are not limited to those in these tables.
Details of processing using each table will be described later.

The control unit 25b operates according to a program stored in the storage unit 25a. Thereby, the control unit 25b performs processing related to the progress of the game in the slot machine 10 and the like.
In addition, the control unit 25b controls the game progress process with internal lottery process and the like according to the operation of the operation unit such as the start lever 13, the management of various information stored in the storage unit 25a, and the device such as the medal payout device 22 By controlling the above, the game of the slot machine 10 is realized.
Detailed processing of the control unit 25b will be described later.

  The sub-control board 26 and the display unit 17, the lamp 18 and the speaker 19 are connected by a communication cable and can communicate. The sub control board 26 controls these devices in accordance with instructions from the main control board 25.

The sub control board 26 includes a storage unit 26a and a control unit 26b.
The storage unit 26a stores various information such as game programs related to games.
The control unit 26 b performs processing and control such as effects synchronized with the game of the slot machine 10 in accordance with a command (instruction) from the control unit 25 b of the main control board 25. The control unit 26b controls the display unit 17, the lamp 18, the speaker 19, and the like, thereby performing effects such as video output, lamp emission, and fanfare sound output. These outputs and effects are, for example, notifications of game state transitions, and corresponding to each game state.
Detailed processing of the control unit 25b will be described later.

[Basic operation of slot machine 10]
The control unit 25b of the main control board 25 and the control unit 26b of the sub control board 26 perform basic operations of the game as follows.
At the start of each game (also referred to as the game or the current game in the embodiment), a multiplier is set using a medal (including a credit medal).
The setting of the multiplier includes a method of setting a medal directly from the medal insertion slot 11, a method of setting by pressing the bet button 12, and the like.

In the method of inserting medals from the medal insertion slot 11, a predetermined number of multipliers corresponding to the number of inserted medals (however, the multiplier “3” corresponding to three medals) is set as an upper limit).
In the method using the bet button 12, when the bet button 12 is operated, a predetermined number (for example, two or three) of medals is subtracted from the credit medal, and the subtracted amount is set as a multiplier. It will be. The credit medals are added when a medal is inserted from the medal insertion slot 11 or a prize is received, and for example, up to 50 medals can be credited (stored) as internal data.

The multiplier set by inserting medals or operating the bet button 12 is stored in the storage unit 25a of the main control board 25. Then, when the multiplier reaches a predetermined number, the game can be started with the right to execute one game.
The upper limit of the multiplier may be “1”, “2”, or “4” or more.
As shown in the payout table 32 of FIG. 3, in the present embodiment, a three-ply game is assumed during stay in the non-bonus state, and a two-ply game is assumed during stay in the bonus state. .

In the state where the game can be started, the operation of the start lever 13 is valid. In this effective state, when the start lever 13 is tilted, the game is started. In the embodiment, the operation of the start lever 13 in an effective state is also referred to as “game start operation”. The reels 20a to 20c start to change in response to acceptance of the game start operation, and the lottery results of the current game are displayed on the reels 20a to 20c from among a plurality of winning roles (including a lost role) such as a replay role and a small role. An internal lottery process determined in advance before the stop is executed. Thereby, the control part 25b performs determination by internal lottery regarding whether to give a game medium.
In the internal lottery process, the winning combination of the current game is determined by lottery based on a predetermined winning probability from among a plurality of winning combinations.
In the present embodiment, the internal lottery process is completed before the reels 20a to 20c reach steady rotation, but may be completed before the reels 20a to 20c start rotating.

The reels 20a to 20c reach a steady rotation that rotates at a constant speed after gradually increasing the rotation speed from the stopped state. When such steady rotation is reached, the stop buttons 15a to 15c provided corresponding to the reels 20a to 20c are in a state in which they can be pressed (validation of the stop button operation).
When each stop button 15 is pressed in such a state, the reels 20a to 20c are controlled to stop so as to stop at a combination of symbols permitted by the operation timing and the lottery result of the internal lottery process. .

Then, after the third reel stop operation, as a result of determining the combination of symbols stopped on the winning line, it is determined that the combination is a predetermined symbol combination, and a game value corresponding to the combination of symbols is given.
Note that the third reel is a reel that has been stopped at the final third operation when the stop operation of the three reels 20a to 20c is performed three times each. The term “after the third reel stop operation” refers to the time after the player releases a finger or the like from the stop button 15 that has been stopped to stop the third reel.

As an example of the game value, a combination of symbols corresponding to a small combination is stopped, a small combination winning is determined, and the medal payout device 22 is driven and controlled, whereby a predetermined number of medals are paid out to the medal payout opening 22b ( (See the payout table 32 in FIG. 3).
Note that medals can be paid out so that only the amount exceeding the maximum number of credit medals can be paid out, but each time a winning occurs by operating a predetermined button, etc. It is also possible to configure so that medals are paid out.

In the stop state, the three symbols that are continuous in the vertical direction shown on each of the reels 20a to 20c stop so as to be visible from the outside of the machine (also referred to as “stop display”). Thereby, the control part 25b is controlled in the aspect based on the determination result by the said internal lottery so that the identification information currently fluctuated and displayed can be stopped.
And the control part 25b determines the presence or absence of a prize based on the stop display mode at this time.
The control unit 25b determines a winning based on a combination of symbols stopped on the middle winning line (center among the three symbols continuous in the vertical direction). The winning line is not limited to this. For example, the winning line may be a total of five lines including three lines in the upper, middle, and lower lines and two diagonal lines. May be.

(Winning role)
The winning combination includes, for example, “small combination”, “replay combination”, “bonus combination”, and the like.
The combination of symbols corresponding to “small role” is, for example, a bell role, a rare role, a lost role, or the like.
The combination of symbols corresponding to “bell role” is “bell bell bell” in the order of “reel 20a (left), reel 20b (middle), reel 20c (right)” on the winning line.
Further, the “bell role” includes “common bell roles A to C” and “push order bell roles 1 to 6”.
When winning one of the “common bell roles A to C”, combinations of symbols are arranged regardless of the pressing order. When winning one of “push order bell roles 1 to 6 (to be described later)”, a combination of symbols is arranged by following the push order.

The rare role has a cherry role and a watermelon role. The combination of symbols serving as cherry is “Cherry / ANY / ANY” (ANY is an arbitrary symbol), and the combination of symbols serving as watermelon is “Watermelon / Watermelon / Watermelon”.
The control part 26b displays on the display part 17 the image of the symbol corresponding to these, or the image which suggests the symbol in the game which won the rare role. The player only has to perform the stop operation of the reels 20a to 20c at the timing at which the same symbol as the symbol displayed on the display unit 17 or the like stops on the winning line according to this display. In response to the stop operation, the control unit 25b stops and displays the combination of symbols corresponding to the winning combination.

When the combination of symbols corresponding to the “replay combination” is stopped, a replay winning is determined, and a game can be played without inserting medals in the next game, that is, without spending medals.
The combination of symbols corresponding to the “replay role” is “replay / replay / replay” (normal replay) or the like.
The combination of symbols corresponding to the “bonus combination” is “blue 7, blue 7, blue 7” or the like. Based on the stop of the combination of symbols, the gaming state shifts to a bonus state. Details of the bonus state will be described later.

(Push order)
The pushing order is the order of operation for the stop buttons 15a to 15c.
In the present embodiment, the winning combination with the pushing order has the pushing order bell roles 1 to 6.
As described below, the control unit 25b determines that the determination result by the internal lottery is the push order bell combination 1 to 6 (specific determination result), and the operation mode to the stop buttons 15a to 15c follows the push order (specific In the case of the operation mode), the control for stopping and displaying the symbol is executed with “bell bell bell” (specific mode) which is a combination of symbols corresponding to the bell role.

As a notification example of the push order, for example, when “push order bell combination 1” out of “push order bell combinations 1 to 6” is won, the navigation lamps 14a to 14c are sequentially lit from left to right. The speaker 19 outputs respective sounds in the order of “left”, “middle”, and “right”.
Thus, the navigation lamp 14 and the speaker 19 output information (specific information) regarding the operation order of the stop buttons 15a to 15c.
In addition to or instead of the navigation lamp 14 and the speaker 19, the display unit 17 may output information related to the operation order of the stop buttons 15a to 15c.

When the player operates the stop button 15 in accordance with this navigation, the combination of symbols corresponding to “push order bell combination 1” is stopped and displayed, and the player is given a game value (payout of a prescribed number of medals). , Game state transition, etc.).
On the other hand, when the “push order bell combination 1-6” is won and the stop button 15 is operated without following the above navigation, the symbol corresponding to the “push order bell combination 1-6” is displayed. The combination is not stopped. Although detailed description is omitted, in the embodiment, when such a bell removal operation is performed, control is performed so that a predetermined combination of symbols is stopped and a single medal is paid out. .

[Game flow of slot machine 10]
An example of the game flow of the slot machine 10 of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.
The control unit 25b of the main control board 25 and the control unit 26b of the sub control board 26 can control the slot machine 10 to a plurality of gaming states, and control various processes in each gaming state and transitions between gaming states (hereinafter referred to as “gaming state”). Etc.) is simply performed as follows.
Hereinafter, unless otherwise specified, the transition point from each gaming state to another gaming state is basically after the third reel stop operation of the game for which the transition condition is satisfied. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the transition from the next game may be performed after the transition condition is satisfied.

(AT state, RT state, bonus state)
The basic game state AT state, RT state, and bonus state will be described.
AT is an abbreviation for assist time. The AT state is a gaming state that assists the winning of the bell role by notifying the operating order of the stop buttons 15a to 15c when the pushing order of the bell roles 1 to 6 is won. For this reason, in the AT state, the payout speed becomes faster than in the non-AT state.
RT is an abbreviation for replay time. The RT state of the present embodiment has an RT1 state and an RT2 state in which the winning probability of the replay combination is determined.
As shown in the internal lottery table 31 in FIG. 3, the RT1 state is a state in which a bonus combination can be won. The RT2 state is a state in which a bonus combination cannot be won.
The bonus state is a gaming state in which only the common bell combination A is won.

As shown in FIG. 6A, the gaming state is controlled to be able to shift between the RT1 state, the RT2 state, and the bonus state.
In the present embodiment, the transition from the RT1 state to the RT2 state is made based on the winning of the bonus combination (repeated winning of the replay combination and bonus combination).
The RT2 state is a state in which a bonus combination is played in an internally won state, and from the RT2 state to the bonus state, the combination of symbols corresponding to the bonus combination while staying in the RT2 state is “blue 7 / blue 7・ Transition based on blue 7 ”stopping.
In the case of winning in the push order bell combination during the AT state, the combination of symbols corresponding to the bell combination is stopped and displayed by performing a stop operation in accordance with the push order. When a stop operation is performed without following the pressing order at the time of winning the pressing order bell combination, a combination of predetermined symbols corresponding to the spilled eye (such as a combination of symbols identical to the lost combination) is stopped and displayed. In addition, when the winning combination is won, as will be described later, the player does not perform the pushing operation for winning the bonus combination.
For this reason, the probability of shifting from the RT2 state to the bonus state is extremely low.

Although there are two RT states in the present embodiment, one or three or more RT states may be used.
Further, at the time of resetting the setting, it may be set to RT0 which is a low replay probability. From the RT0 to the RT1 state, for example, a stop display of a combination of symbols corresponding to a predetermined winning combination (stop display at the time of winning the push order bell combination), or a stop display of a combination of symbols not corresponding to the predetermined winning combination ( It is also possible to make the transition easily by, for example, stopping indication of the spilled eyes when the pushing order bell combination is won.

The transition from the bonus state to the RT1 state is made based on the fact that the bonus condition end condition is satisfied during the bonus stay. An end condition for the bonus state is that the number of medals paid out exceeds 40. During the bonus state stay, only the common bell role A wins, so when the 21 games are completed during the bonus state stay (by paying out 42 medals), the bonus state is changed to the RT1 state. It will be.
Although the probability of shifting to the bonus state is low, the game in the bonus state is assumed to be a game with two cards, and the number of medals to be paid out for two is determined based on the winning and winning of the common bell role. For this reason, even if it shifts to the bonus state, the player is not expected to increase the number of medals. For this reason, the game of the embodiment has a specification that does not allow the player to perform a push-up operation for winning a bonus combination when winning a winning combination (when a bonus combination can be won) in the RT2 state.

By the above process, the gaming state is controlled so that it is difficult to shift from the RT2 state to the bonus state after the transition from the RT1 state to the RT2 state. Further, the transition from the bonus state to the RT1 state is facilitated.
For this reason, the slot machine 10 basically has a game property that allows the player to play a game without winning a bonus in a state controlled to the RT2 state.

(Normal stage, Hamari stage, pseudo bonus stage)
An outline of a normal stage (normal state), a hamari stage (special game state), and a pseudo bonus stage (specific game state) will be described.
As shown in FIG. 6 (B), the game of the slot machine 10 of the present embodiment has a plurality of game states of a normal stage, a hamari stage, and a pseudo bonus stage. The control units 25b and 26b can be controlled to shift the gaming state between the normal stage and the Hamari stage or the pseudo bonus stage based on the establishment of a predetermined transition condition.
While staying in the normal stage and hamari stage staying state, it is controlled to the non-AT state, and while staying in the pseudo bonus stage state, it is controlled to the AT state.

  The control units 25b and 26b independently perform the above-described control of the transition between the RT1 state, the RT2 state, and the bonus state, and the control of the transition between the normal stage, the hammer stage, and the pseudo bonus stage. For this reason, the gaming state shifts between the RT1 state, the RT2 state, and the bonus state while staying at the normal stage, the hamari stage, and the pseudo bonus stage. However, as described above, the game according to the present embodiment is basically performed in the RT2 state, so that the game in each stage is basically performed while staying in the RT2 state.

The game of the slot machine 10 has a normal section and an advantageous section. The gaming state of each division is as follows.
The game state (first game state) in the normal section is the normal stage.
The gaming state (second gaming state) in the advantageous section is a hamari stage and a pseudo bonus stage.
The transition lottery to the advantageous section is performed by referring to the advantageous section transition lottery table 33 when winning a winning combination with no setting difference, but is not limited to this, and the winning combination having a setting difference is won. In such a case, a lottery for shifting to an advantageous section may be performed.
If the result of the lottery transfer to the advantageous section is not won, the normal section is maintained, whereas if it is the pseudo bonus stage winning or the Hamar stage winning, it will move to the advantageous section and respond to the winning contents The game state is controlled.

While staying in the pseudo bonus stage, it is controlled to the AT state, and while staying in the Hamari stage, it is controlled to the non-AT state. The pseudo bonus stage and the hamari stage are completed by playing the game 30 times or more (see the stay game number lottery tables 34 and 35 in FIG. 4), and thereafter, the process proceeds to the normal stage.
Separately from this, the control unit 25b, after shifting to the advantageous section, satisfies the condition that “the number of continuous games in the advantageous section reaches 1500, which is a limiter (specific number of times)”. Control to shift to the normal stage, which is a normal section, can be executed. Note that the upper limit of the number of consecutive games in the advantageous section may be other than 1500 times, for example, 2000 times, 3000 times, or the like.
However, as will be described later, in the present embodiment, basically, while staying at the Hamari stage, there is no transition to the normal stage in response to reaching the limiter.

  Although the details will be described later, the basic playability of the slot machine 10 is a type in which the number of balls is increased at the pseudo bonus stage (the pseudo bonus stage may be extended), that is, the normal stage and the pseudo bonus. This type increases the number of balls by looping between stages. That is, since it has the game nature of increasing the number of balls by looping between the normal section and the advantageous section, it is possible to increase the number of balls without considering the limiter of the advantageous section.

Details of each stage will be described with reference to FIGS.
(Normal stage)
The normal stage is controlled to a non-AT state. For this reason, the control unit 25b does not notify (output) the pressing order of the stop buttons 15a to 15c even if the lottery result of each game is the pressing order bell combination 1 to 6 while staying on the normal stage.
For this reason, the player cannot basically stop and display a combination of symbols corresponding to the bell role even if the winning bell roles 1 to 6 are won during the normal stage stay. Therefore, the normal stage is positioned in an unfavorable game state in a series of games, because the player cannot expect an increase in earned medals.
As shown in FIG. 7, the display unit 17 or the like displays a cloudy sky background corresponding to this gaming state.

The flow of the game will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
In S <b> 1, the control unit 25 b controls the advantageous section lamp 16 to be non-lighted in response to staying at the normal stage.
In S <b> 2, the control unit 25 b performs a lottery process for the winning combination by referring to the internal lottery table 31 based on accepting the game start operation.
In S <b> 3, the control unit 25 b determines whether or not the winning combination of the game is any one of the push order bell combinations 1 to 6. When the winning combination is any one of the push order bell combinations 1 to 6 (S3: YES), the control unit 25b proceeds to S3a, and when the winning combination is any other than the push order bell combination 1 to 6 (S3). : NO), the process proceeds to S4.

In S <b> 3 a, the control unit 25 b performs advantageous section transition lottery processing by referring to the row of push order bell combinations 1 to 6 in the advantageous section transition lottery table 33. That is, the control part 25b performs the lottery process after winning (S3: YES) to push order bell combination 1-6.
The control unit 25b determines whether to stay in the normal stage by winning the non-winning or to shift to the advantageous section by winning the pseudo bonus stage or the humili stage which is the advantageous section. The winning probabilities are, in descending order, non-winning (155/255), transition to the pseudo bonus stage (70/255), and transition to the hamari stage (30/255).
In addition, when the pseudo bonus stage and the humiliation stage are won, the control unit 25b refers to the stay game number lottery table 34 to determine the stay game number (specific value) of each stage 30 times, 100 times, 300 times. After lottery from 500 times, the lottery result is stored in the storage unit 25a. Thereby, the control unit 25b gives the player the number of staying games for continuing the pseudo bonus stage or the humiliation stage which is an advantageous section.

In S4, the control unit 25b determines whether the winning combination of the game is any one of the common bell combination A, cherry combination, and watermelon combination. When the winning combination is any one of these (S4: YES), the control unit 25b proceeds to S4a. On the other hand, when the winning combination is other than the winning combination (S4: NO), the control unit 25b proceeds to S5.
In addition, the control part 25b is a pseudo | simulation bonus stage, when the winning combination of the said game is other than pushing order bell combination 1-6, ie, when it is any of common bell combination A, a cherry combination, and a watermelon combination. (See the advantageous section transition lottery table 33 in FIG. 4).
As described above, after the lottery process of the winning combination in S2, there is a case where the shift to the pseudo bonus stage which is the advantageous section is confirmed without performing the advantageous section shift lottery process. That is, the lottery process itself of S2 may function as an advantageous section shift lottery process.

Note that the control unit 25b may perform an advantageous section transition lottery process (winning rate 100%) in S4a in the same manner as S3a when the common bell combination A or the like is won.
Further, the control unit 25b may determine whether or not to move to the advantageous section and determine the number of staying games after the transition to the advantageous section by a process different from the determination processes such as S3 and S4. In this case, for example, after the “winning winning lottery process” in S2, the control unit 25b performs an “advantageous section shift lottery process” and determines whether or not the “advantageous section shift lottery process” is won. And when it is determined in the determination process that the winning section has been won in the “favorable zone shift lottery process”, the “stay game number lottery process” may be performed.

In S4a, the control unit 25b refers to the row of the pseudo bonus stage in the stay game number lottery table 35 so that the number of stay games (specific value) of the pseudo bonus stage is 30, 100, 300, 500. After lottery, the lottery result is stored in the storage unit 25a.
Thereby, the control part 25b gives the number of stay games for continuing the pseudo | simulation bonus stage which is an advantageous area to a player.

In S5, the control unit 25b determines whether or not to maintain the normal stage stay. When the control unit 25b continues to maintain the normal stage (S5: YES), the control unit 25b repeats the processing from S2, while when it determines not to maintain (S5: NO), the control unit 25b proceeds to S6.
When the normal stage is maintained by the processing so far, it is one of the following two.
-When the result of the lottery of the game is other than the push order bell roles 1 to 6 (S3: NO), or other than the common bell role, cherry role, and watermelon role (S4: NO)
-If the winning result of the game is a push order bell role 1-6 (S3: YES), and it is not won in the advantageous section lottery processing of S3a

In S6, the control unit 25b performs a process for shifting from the normal stage to the pseudo bonus stage or the hammari stage, and ends the normal stage process.
When the process moves to the pseudo bonus stage by the processing so far, it is one of the following two.
-If the game lottery result is a push order bell combination 1-6 (S3: YES), and the pseudo bonus stage shift is won in the advantageous section lottery processing of S3a-The game lottery result is the common bell role , If it is either a cherry or watermelon role (S4: YES)
On the other hand, when moving to the Hamari stage, it is one of the following.
-When the lottery result of the game is push order bell roles 1 to 6 (S3: YES), and the transition to the Hamari stage is won in the advantageous section lottery processing of S3a

As described above, the transition destination from the normal stage is the pseudo bonus stage or the humiliation stage.
As shown in the advantageous section transition lottery table 33 in FIG. 4, the transition probability of the pseudo bonus stage is higher than the transition probability to the humili stage, and is set to be advantageous to the player. That is, when shifting to the Hamari stage, it is only at the time of winning the push order bell combination 1-6, and even at the time of winning the push order bell combination 1-6, the transition probability of the pseudo bonus stage is shifted to the Hamari stage. Higher than the probability.

(Hamari stage)
The Hamari stage is controlled to a non-AT state. For this reason, the Hamari stage is in a disadvantageous state for the player, like the normal stage. Thus, since both the normal stage and the humili stage are controlled to the non-AT state, there is no superiority or inferiority regarding the appearance. However, as will be described below, there is no transition from the Hamari stage to the pseudo bonus stage. For this reason, the Hamari stage is positioned in a game state that is more disadvantageous for the player than the normal stage in a series of games.
As shown in FIG. 7, the display unit 17 or the like displays a rainy background corresponding to this gaming state.
Thus, since the slot machine 10 may be more advantageous in the normal section than in the advantageous section, the slot machine 10 has a unique game and can provide a game having an unexpectedness compared to the conventional gaming machine.

The flow of the game will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
In S <b> 11, the control unit 25 b controls the advantageous section lamp 16 to be non-lighted in response to staying at the Hamari stage.
In this manner, the slot machine 10 turns off the advantageous section lamp 16 while staying in the advantageous section. Thereby, the slot machine 10 can provide a game having unexpectedness.
In S12, the control unit 25b performs the lottery process for the winning combination by referring to the internal lottery table 31 based on the acceptance of the game start operation.
However, the control unit 25b does not perform the lottery (see S3a, S4, etc.) to the pseudo bonus stage during the Hamari stage unlike the normal stage stay. For this reason, the gaming state does not shift from the Hamari stage to the pseudo bonus stage.

  In S13, the control unit 25b counts the number of games while staying in the Hamari stage, which is an advantageous section, and stores it in the storage unit 25a. As a result, the number of games in the advantageous section is increased by one as the game progresses in the hamari stage.

In S14, the control unit 25b performs a shortened game number lottery process by referring to the shortened lottery table 36 (see FIG. 5). The abbreviated game number lottery process is executed for each game while staying at the Hamari stage.
The shortened game number lottery process is a process of determining by lottering the number of shortened games remaining in the number of remaining stay games in the Hamari stage. As shown in the shortened lottery table 36, the control unit 25b draws from a plurality of types of numerical values of 1, 10, 30, 50, 100, and 500 based on the winning combination of the game. By doing so, the numerical value of the number of shortened games is determined.
For other winning combinations (push order bell roles 1 to 6, common bell role B, cherry role, winning role other than watermelon role), only one shortened game is won. In any winning combination of push order bell combinations 1 to 6, the winning probability of 1 for the shortened game is 250/255, and the winning probability of 10 for the shortened game is 5/255. For this reason, the player is not expected to greatly reduce the number of staying games in these winning combinations.

In the common bell role B, only 10 or more shortened games are won, and the winning probability decreases in the order of 10, 30, 50, 100, and 500.
Here, as shown in the internal lottery table 31 of FIG. 3, the common bell combination B is set such that the higher the setting, the easier it is to win the common bell combination B. For this reason, the higher the setting, the greater the expectation that the number of stay games will be shortened for the player.
For the cherry and watermelon roles, only 10 or more shortened games are won. Also, the winning probability of 30 times or more is higher than (255-150) / 255 of the common bell role B because the cherry role is (255-100) / 255 and the watermelon role is (255-135) / 255. . For this reason, the role of cherry or watermelon has a higher expectation for the player that the number of staying games will be greatly shortened.

In S15, the control unit 25b performs a stay game number subtraction process.
The stay game number subtraction process is a process of subtracting the number of stay games at the Hamari stage by the number of shortened games determined in S14.
Thereby, the control part 25b is updated by subtracting the stay game number memorize | stored in the memory | storage part 25a according to game progress.
When the number of shortened games is 1, the number of stay games is decremented by 1 according to one game. On the other hand, when the number of shortened games is 10 times or more, the number of stay games is subtracted 10 times or more at a stretch, so the profit is great for the player.
In addition, although the display screen of FIG.7 (B) shows the example which displays the number of staying games at the present, it does not need to display this.

  In S16, the control unit 25b refers to the storage unit 25a to determine whether or not the number of stay games in the storage unit 25a updated in S15 has reached zero. When it is determined that the number of stay games is zero (S16: YES), the control unit 25b proceeds to S19. On the other hand, when it is determined that the number of stay games is not zero (S16: NO), the control unit 25b proceeds to S17. .

  In S17, the control unit 25b refers to the storage unit 25a to determine whether or not the number of games in the advantageous section (hamari stage) has reached 1500 times that is a limiter. When it is determined that the number of games has reached the limiter (S17: YES), the control unit 25b proceeds to S18, and when it is determined that the number has not reached (S17: NO), the processing from S12 is performed. repeat.

  In S18, the control unit 25b updates the number of stay games in the hamari stage stored in the storage unit 25a in S15 to zero. That is, based on the fact that the number of games in the advantageous section has reached 1500 times (specific number of times) that is the limiter (S17: YES), the control unit 25b deletes the number of stay games (specific value) on the hamari stage.

In S19, the control unit 25b shifts to the normal stage.
Thereby, the control unit 25b performs control so that the normal stage is shifted from the hammer stage and not the pseudo bonus stage. For this reason, for the player, the normal stage is a gaming state that is more advantageous than the Hamari stage.

Further, when the process proceeds to S19 by the processing so far, there are the following two.
(1) When the stay game number becomes 0 by the stay game number subtraction process (S15) (S16: YES)
(2) When reaching the limiter of the advantageous section (S17: YES)

Here, as shown in the stay game number lottery table 34 (see FIG. 4), the maximum number of stay games during the stay period of the Hamari stage is 500 times, and is shown in the shortened lottery table 36 (see FIG. 5). As described above, after the transition to the hamari stage, the number of stay games of one or more times is subtracted as the game progresses.
For this reason, the control unit 25b can execute S13, S17, S18, etc. as the processing related to the advantageous section, but basically, the game reaches the advantageous section limiter 1500 times while staying at the Hamari stage. Control so that it does not. That is, the gaming state does not basically shift from the hammer stage to the normal stage according to (2).
For this reason, the gaming state basically shifts from the hammer stage to the normal stage according to the above (1). For this reason, the player basically plays the game aiming for a winning combination (see S14) in which as many shortened games as possible can be won after moving to the Hamari stage.

(Pseudo bonus stage)
While staying in the pseudo bonus stage, it is controlled to the AT state.
For this reason, the control part 25b alert | reports a pushing order, when a winning order bell combination 1-6 is won by each game. When the player operates the stop buttons 15a to 15c according to this notification, the control unit 25b displays a stop of the combination of symbols corresponding to the bell role, and gives a medal to the player.
Therefore, during the pseudo bonus stage stay, the player can expect an increase in earned medals.

Note that the control unit 25b temporarily changes the combination of symbols “red 7, red 7, red 7” (for example, for 5 seconds) in response to accepting the game start operation in the next game after winning the pseudo bonus stage. Etc.), control to stop moving may be performed, or a game may be executed in which the player is aimed at a combination of symbols of “red 7, red 7, red 7”.
Thereby, the slot machine 10 can notify the player that the transition to the pseudo bonus stage has been confirmed.

The flow of the game will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
In S21, the control unit 25b controls the advantageous section lamp 16 to light up in response to staying at the pseudo bonus stage.
Thereby, the slot machine 10 can notify the player that the current game is in an advantageous state.
Further, the display unit 17 or the like displays a sunny background corresponding to this gaming state.

  The processes of S22 and S23 are the same as the processes of S12 and S13 of the above-mentioned humal stage. That is, the control unit 25b performs a process for updating the number of games in the advantageous section, a process for updating the number of staying games while staying in the pseudo bonus stage, and the like according to the progress of the game.

In S24, the control unit 25b performs a stay game number subtraction process.
In the stay game number subtraction process during staying in the pseudo bonus stage, the stay game number is subtracted by one for each game.

In S25, the control unit 25b performs a 1G continuous lottery process by referring to the 1G continuous lottery table 37 (see FIG. 5).
In the present embodiment, the 1G ream means that the pseudo bonus stage is continued by moving to the pseudo bonus stage after the pseudo bonus stage is completed. The 1G consecutive lottery process is a process for determining whether or not to grant this player the right to execute 1G consecutively (also referred to as “stock”) by lottery.
As shown in the 1G consecutive lottery table 37, the control unit 25b determines that the winning combination of the game is any one of the push order bell roles 1 to 6, common bell roles A and C, cherry role, and watermelon role. Whether to grant stock or not. In addition, the winning probabilities are higher in the order of these winning combinations, that is, push order bell combinations 1 to 6 are the lowest (1/255) and watermelon combinations are the highest (35/255).

In addition, when the control unit 25b is won to give stock, the number of staying games at the Hamar stage corresponding to the 1G series is determined by lottery based on the winning combination of the game, similarly to the above S3a and S4a. To do. And the control part 25b memorize | stores the information with stock and the information of the number of staying games in the memory | storage part 25a.
The lottery for giving stock at the time of winning the common bell role C will be described.
As shown in the internal lottery table 31 of FIG. 3, a setting difference is set for the winning of the common bell combination C. The winning probability is lower as the setting difference is higher, that is, setting 1 is the highest (85/65535 for RT1 and RT2) and setting 3 is the lowest (50/65535 for RT1 and RT2). For this reason, the low setting is controlled so that it is easy to win the 1G consecutive lottery.
However, the winning probability of the common bell combination B is higher as the setting difference is higher, that is, setting 1 is the lowest (RT1 / RT2 85/65535) and setting 3 is the highest (RT1, RT2). 120/65535).
As described above, the higher the slot machine 10 is, the more difficult it is to win the 1G consecutive lottery, but the number of staying games on the Hamari stage is easily reduced. For the player, the higher the setting, the easier and more advantageous the game is.

Note that the 1G run lottery target may not be the common bell combination C, but may be the common bell combination B which is easier to win if the setting is high. In this case, the slot machine 10 can be controlled so that the higher setting is easier to win the 1G consecutive lottery.
In addition, the number of stocks of 1G ream may be given 2 or more if stock is awarded multiple times during one pseudo bonus stage stay. The ownership stock may be carried over at the time of transition to the pseudo bonus stage based on that (that is, when the pseudo bonus stage is extended).

Further, the slot machine 10 may notify the use of the display unit 17 or the like that stock grant has been won. This notification can be exemplified in various forms.
For example, you may alert | report the control parts 25b and 26b at the time of the winning of the provision of the stock based on all the winning combinations.
Further, for example, notification may not be made when stock is awarded based on the winning of the common bell role B, and may be notified when stock is awarded based on other winning roles. In this case, even if the winning of the stock grant is not notified when the pseudo bonus stage stays, if the common bell role is won when the pseudo bonus stage stays, the player has the expectation that the 1G ream will be executed. Can do.

In S26, when it is determined that the number of stay games stored in the storage unit 25a is zero (S26: YES), the control unit 25b proceeds to S26a, whereas when it is determined that the number of stay games is not zero. (S26: NO), go to S27.
In S <b> 26 a, the control unit 25 b refers to the storage unit 25 a to determine whether or not the 1G stock is included. When the stock is present (S26a: YES), the control unit 25b proceeds to S27. On the other hand, when the stock is not present (S26a: NO), the control unit 25b proceeds to S29.

  In S27, as in S17, the control unit 25b refers to the storage unit 25a to determine whether or not the number of games in the advantageous section (pseudo bonus stage) has reached the limiter 1500 times. When it is determined that the number of games has reached the limiter (S27: YES), the control unit 25b proceeds to S28, and when it is determined that the number has not reached (S27: NO), the processing from S22 is performed. repeat.

In this scene, the process from S22 is repeated without reaching the limiter (S27: NO).
(1) When the number of stay games at the pseudo bonus stage is present (S26: NO) and the limiter has not been reached (S27: NO)
(2) When the number of stay games in the pseudo bonus stage is exhausted (S26: YES), 1G stock is held (S26a: YES), and the limiter is not reached (S27: NO)
In this case, if the player has 1G stock, the player can continuously play the game on the pseudo bonus stage. In this case, the control unit 25b subtracts 1 from the number of stocks in the storage unit 25a, and then repeats the processing from S22.

The processes in S28 and S29 are the same as the processes in S18 and S19 in the hammer stage.
That is, in S28, the control unit 25b performs a process of deleting the staying game number in response to reaching the limiter of the advantageous section (S27: YES).
In S29, the control unit 25b moves to the normal stage.

By the process so far, even when the pseudo bonus stage is staying, the process proceeds from the pseudo bonus stage to the normal stage in one of the following two cases.
(1) When the stay game number subtraction process (S24) causes the stay game number to become zero (S26: YES) and there is no stock (S26a: NO)
Here, the number of staying games while staying in the pseudo bonus stage is subtracted one by one in accordance with the progress of the game by the processing of S24, so that it is not subtracted all at once. For this reason, it is possible for the game of the number of stay games won in S3a, S4a, and S25 to be surely executed, that is, digested, which is advantageous to the player.

(2) When reaching the limiter of the advantageous section (S27: YES)
As described above, the limiter is basically controlled so as not to reach the limiter while staying at the Hamari stage. On the other hand, the limiter may be reached while staying at the pseudo bonus stage. In this case, the 1G ream is continued a plurality of times.

  Note that the control unit 25b may perform control so as to continue to stay in the advantageous section until the predetermined condition is satisfied even after the number of stay games in the pseudo bonus stage becomes zero. Predetermined conditions are, for example, winning a specific combination (replay combination, etc.), stopping and displaying a spilled pattern in the game when the winning order 1-6 is selected. In this case, the player can have the expectation that the pseudo bonus stage is continued after the number of stay games in the pseudo bonus stage becomes zero.

As described above, the slot machine 10 of the present embodiment can be advantageously controlled by the player even in the normal stage that is a normal section, compared to the Hamari stage that is an advantageous section. Thereby, unexpectedness can be given to a normal area and an advantageous area, and the interest of a game can be improved.
On the other hand, conventional gaming machines such as Patent Document 1 are controlled to the normal section when the gaming state is disadvantageous to the player, and controlled to the advantageous section when the gaming state is advantageous to the player. To be. For this reason, in conventional gaming machines, the normal section is unfavorable and the advantageous section is defined as the advantageous state. Therefore, the normal section and the advantageous section are not surprising, and the game is less interesting. There was a possibility.

(Deformation)
As mentioned above, although the preferable form of this invention was demonstrated, this invention is not limited only to embodiment mentioned above, It cannot be overemphasized that various change implementation is possible in the scope of the present invention.
In addition, although each structure of embodiment mentioned above and each structure of the deformation | transformation form mentioned later can also be used in combination suitably, detailed description is abbreviate | omitted.
(1) In the first embodiment, an example in which the condition for ending the advantageous section is game number management is shown, but the present invention is not limited to this. The control unit 25b may set the advantageous section end condition as, for example, difference number management, payout number management, or the like. Further, the control unit 25b may manage the advantageous section after setting, for example, two or more of game number management, difference number management, and payout number management as the condition for ending the advantageous section.
In the case of the difference number management, the control unit 25b may count the number of medals inserted and the number of medals paid out while staying in the pseudo bonus stage, and manage the difference between these numbers. In this case, the number of medals paid out may be counted.
In this case, the difference number or the payout number can be set to 2400, for example, as the limiter (specific number) of the advantageous section.
In the case of difference number management, the control unit 25b may delete the number of stay games in the pseudo bonus stage stored in the storage unit 25a based on the difference number reaching the limiter of the advantageous section. In addition, in the case of payout number management, the control unit 25b determines the number of stay games in the pseudo bonus stage (stored in the storage unit 25a) based on the fact that the payout number reaches the limiter (specific number) of the advantageous section. The specific value) may be deleted. Thereafter, the control unit 25b may shift from the pseudo bonus stage that is the advantageous section to the normal stage that is the normal section. Note that the control unit 25b deletes the number of games (count number), the difference number, etc. in the advantageous section when the advantageous section ends.
Even in these cases, the same effects as in the embodiment can be obtained. In other words, while staying at the Hamari stage, it is possible to execute a game that shifts to the normal stage before reaching the limiter, and while staying at the pseudo bonus stage, it is possible to execute a game until reaching the limiter by continuing the 1G run. There are effects such as.

(2) In 1st Embodiment, although the control part 25b showed the example controlled to a non-AT state during the staying stage, it is not limited to this. The controller 25b may control to the AT state while staying at the Hamari stage. In this case, for example, the occurrence rate of the push order notification at the time of winning the push order bell roles 1 to 6 may be controlled so that the pseudo bonus stage is higher than the hamari stage (for example, the former is 100%) The latter is 20%, etc.). As a result, the pseudo bonus stage can be positioned in a gaming state that is more advantageous than the Hamari stage, and thus the same effects as in the embodiment can be obtained.
In addition, when the Hamari stage is set to the AT state, as described in the embodiment, even after the number of staying games becomes zero, the staying in the advantageous section is continued until the predetermined condition is satisfied. You may control to.

(3) In the first embodiment, an example in which each stage has one type has been described, but the present invention is not limited to this.
For example, a plurality of types of normal stages may be provided, and a rendering mode such as a background image may be varied for each type. In this case, the normal stage can be gorgeously produced.
In addition, the type of humili stage may include a short hamari stage and a long hamari stage having a relatively longer stay period. In this case, superiority or inferiority can be provided in the ease of returning to the normal stage based on the type of the hammer stage.
In this case, at the time of the lottery transition to the long hamari stage, a table in which the number of stay games is selected only 300 times and 500 times (for example, each selection rate of 300 times and 500 times is 50%) is referred to. At the time of lottery transfer to the stage, by referring to the stay game number lottery table 34 (see FIG. 4), the short hamari stage may be controlled so that the stay period of the hamari stage is relatively short.
Furthermore, the type of the pseudo bonus stage may include a short pseudo bonus stage and a long pseudo bonus stage having a relatively longer stay period. In this case, superiority or inferiority can be provided in the number of payouts based on the type of the pseudo bonus stage.
In this case, the number-of-stay-games lottery tables 34 and 35 (see FIG. 4) are referred to when the lottery is shifted to the long pseudo bonus stage, while the number of stay games is 30 times when the lottery is shifted to the short pseudo-bonus stage. By referring to a table that is selected only 100 times (for example, the selection rate of 30 times is 95% and the selection rate of 100 times is 5%), the long pseudo-bonus stage has a relative stay period of the pseudo-bonus stage. You may control so that it may become long.

(4) In the first embodiment, when the pseudo bonus stage reaches the limit section of the advantageous section by linking the pseudo bonus stage, the pseudo bonus stage is forcibly terminated when the limiter is reached, and the normal stage is shifted to. However, the present invention is not limited to this.
For example, the control unit 25b recognizes that the number of continuous games in the advantageous section has reached a predetermined number of games (a number less than 1500, which is a limiter, for example, 1,400, etc.) due to a series of pseudo bonus stages. Accordingly, the ending pseudo bonus stage that continues until reaching the limiter may be controlled.
Further, as described above, in the case of the difference number management and the payout number management, the control unit 25b obtains less than a predetermined number (for example, 2400, which is a limiter, etc.) in the advantageous section, for example, 2200 The ending pseudo bonus stage that continues until reaching the limiter may be controlled in response to the arrival of the limiter.

(5) In the first embodiment, when the pseudo bonus stage is won, an example is shown in which control is possible from the next game to the pseudo bonus stage. However, the present invention is not limited to this.
For example, if the pseudo bonus stage is won, the pseudo bonus stage may be controlled after the number of precursor games is executed.
In this case, for example, when the pseudo bonus stage is won, the control unit 25b has 0, 8, 16, 32 (for example, the winning rates are 50%, 30%, 10 in this order). %, 10%) may be selected by lottery. And the control part 25b should just perform the pseudo | simulation bonus stage 30 times or more after digesting the precursor game.
The slot machine 10 may have won the pseudo bonus stage even if it is not immediately controlled by the pseudo bonus stage after winning the winning combination to move to the advantageous section by having such a precursor game. Has playability. Thereby, after winning the winning combination that moves to the advantageous section, the player can be prompted to continue the game.

(6) In the first embodiment, an example in which the gaming state does not shift from the Hamari stage to the pseudo bonus stage is shown, but the present invention is not limited to this. The gaming state may shift from the hamari stage to the pseudo bonus stage.
In this case, for example, the control unit 25b makes a transition lottery to the pseudo bonus stage while staying at the Hamari stage. You may make it control.
Even in this case, the control unit 25b can perform control so as to be higher than the probability of shifting from the hammer stage to the pseudo bonus stage based on the setting of the winning probability of the transition lottery.

Further, for example, when the number of staying games becomes 0 or less by the shortened game number lottery process (S14) and the shortened game number subtraction process (S15) while staying at the Hamari stage (for example, shortening at the time of 10 staying games) When the number of games is won 20 times, the stay game number becomes -10 times or the like, and the transition from the hamari stage to the pseudo bonus stage may be performed. In this case, the extra number of shortened games is not wasted, which is advantageous to the player.
Even in such a case, the control unit 25b sets the winning probability of the number of shortened games corresponding to the number of staying games, etc., so that the transition probability from the normal stage to the pseudo bonus stage is greater than the Hamari stage to the pseudo bonus stage. It can be controlled to be higher than the transition probability.
Even in these forms, as in the first embodiment, the normal section is positioned in a more advantageous state than the Hamari stage, which is an advantageous section. Thereby, since the slot machine 10 can give unexpectedness to a normal area and an advantageous area, it can improve the interest of a game.

(7) In the first embodiment, the number of stay games that can be selected in the pseudo bonus stage and the hamari stage is 30 to 500 times, and the common example is shown, but the present invention is not limited to this. In the pseudo bonus stage, the number of games that can be selected may be different between the pseudo bonus stage and the hamari stage, such that 300 times and 500 times are not selected.
(8) In the first embodiment, since the winning probability of the common bell role B is higher as the setting is higher, as a result, an example is shown in which the higher setting is controlled so that it is easier to win the shortened lottery. It is not limited.
The lottery object may be controlled so that the low setting is easier to win the shortened lottery by setting the subject of the lottery to the common bell role C that is easier to win if the low setting is not the common bell role B.

(9) In the first embodiment, when the push order bell roles 1 to 6 are selected, the advantageous section lamp 16 is turned on in the game that starts the game that notifies the push order, so that it is always turned off while staying at the Hamari stage. However, the present invention is not limited to this. The advantageous section lamp 16 may be controlled to be lit while staying at the Hamari stage.
(10) In the first embodiment, during the advantageous section stay, the form in which the number of stay games (specific value) is decreased according to the progress of the game, that is, the form in which the countdown is performed, is not limited to this.
During the advantageous section stay, the number of stay games (specific value) may be increased by updating from 0 times, that is, the form may be counted up as the game progresses. In this case, the control unit 25b controls the transition to the normal section when the stay game number (specific value) reaches the stay game number (end value) determined by the lottery process of S3a, S4a, or S25. Just do it.
(11) In the first embodiment, the display unit 17 and the like have different effects on the normal stage and the hamari stage. However, the present invention is not limited to this. Both effects may be the same.
In this case, it is difficult for the player to distinguish whether the current gaming state is the normal stage or the humiliation stage. For this reason, the slot machine 10 can suppress a decrease in the player's gaming motivation while staying at the Hamari stage.

(12) In the first embodiment, the control unit of the main control board performs operations as various means such as the game state control means, but the control unit of the sub control board performs part or all of the operation, and the sub control board The control unit can also operate as various means.
On the other hand, the control unit of the sub-control board can perform the various operations as part of the control unit of the main control board, and the control unit of the main control board can operate as the various units. .
In other words, the slot machine 10 may share various functions among the two control units according to specifications and the like, and it is only necessary to include each storage unit corresponding to each control unit. Further, the two control units and the two storage units may be one control unit and one storage unit, respectively.

(13) In the first embodiment, the gaming machine is a slot machine, but the present invention is not limited to this. The gaming machine may be another gaming device such as a pachinko (for example, ball slot).
The game machine may be a so-called enclosed game machine that can execute a game using a pseudo game medium in a data format without using a real game medium such as a medal or a game ball.

(Second Embodiment)
Next, a second embodiment of the gaming machine according to the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS.

First, the overall configuration of the slot machine 1001 according to the second embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 10, the slot machine 1001 includes a front door 1001a that is pivotally attached to a housing (not shown) and covers an opening of the housing so as to be opened and closed.
At the upper part of the front door 1001a, a display unit front frame 1017 having an opening window at the center is provided. Behind the display unit front frame 1017 is provided with a display unit 1008 as a display means that is configured by, for example, a liquid crystal display unit and can display a plurality of pieces of information such as effects by display according to a game and various types of notification information. Yes. The display device 1008 is arranged in a state where the display area faces forward from the opening window portion of the display device front frame 1017. On the left and right sides of the display device 1008 are provided a speaker 1009 for effect and notification by sound and a lamp 1011 for effect and notification by light emission.

  Further, on one side of the display device 1008 (right side in front view), for example, a liquid crystal display device is used, and as in the display device 1008, an auxiliary device exemplified as an auxiliary device that performs display and information display according to the game. A display 1019 is provided next to the display. Further, below the auxiliary display 1019, an upper effect button 1002f (specific operation means) exemplified as an auxiliary device that can be operated by the player is provided. The upper effect button 1002f is configured so that the player can perform a pressing operation in the front-rear direction.

  On the other hand, on the other side (left side in front view) of the display 1008, a movable accessory device 1018 exemplified as an auxiliary device that operates by the operation of an electric drive source (not shown) such as a motor is adjacently provided. The movable accessory device 1018 is arranged behind the display unit front frame 1017, and the movable accessory device 1018 is provided with a movable accessory 1018a that operates by the operation of an electric drive source. In the normal state (first state), this movable accessory 1018a is hidden behind the display unit front frame 1017 and cannot be seen from the front, but part of the movable accessory 1018a is displayed by the operation of the electric drive source. It projects to the front of the display area of the device 1008 and is converted to a state (second state) visible from the front. Hereinafter, the left-right direction is shown in a state where the slot machine 1001 is viewed from the front.

A front panel 1014 on which a decorative pattern or the like is drawn is arranged at the center of the front door 1001a, and a display window 1006 (for example, transparent) that allows the rear to be visually recognized is arranged at the center of the front panel 1014. Is formed. Through the display window 1006, the design of the reel 1041 provided in the housing is made visible.
Above the display window 1006, a navigation lamp 1012 is provided for navigating the operation sequence of the stop button 1005 to the player. Also, below the display window 1006, there is provided an advantageous section lamp 1013 for notifying that the gaming state is a specific gaming state advantageous for a player such as ART described later.

  A step portion protruding forward is formed below the front panel 1014, and a medal insertion slot for inserting medals located on the upstream side of the medal selector 1002b (see FIG. 11) is formed on the upper surface of the step portion. 1002, a bet button 1002a for setting the number of bets by the player's pressing operation at the start of the game, and the game progress is not affected, but the player's pressing operation changes the image effect on the display 1008, etc. An effect button 1002d is provided.

The effect button 1002d is arranged at a position closer to the player (player's hand) playing with the slot machine 1001 than the upper effect button 1002f. Therefore, when the player operates the upper effect button 1002f, it is necessary to extend the hand to operate the effect button 1002d.
In order to improve the operability of the upper effect button 1002f, the upper effect button 1002f may be arranged at a position that is the forefront of the slot machine 1001. For example, when the slot machine 1001 is viewed from the left side, the front end portion of the upper effect button 1002f is disposed so as to protrude rightward from any other component.

Below the step, a start lever 1003 that is operated when the player starts the game and a stop button 1005 that is pressed when the player stops the reel 1041 are provided.
In addition, a medal payout opening 1007b through which medals are paid out is provided at the lower part of the front door 1001a.

An upper part of the housing is provided with a main control unit 1010 that controls the game in an integrated manner, and a sub-control unit 1020 that performs control related to game effects and the like under the control of the main control unit 1010.
In addition, a drum unit 1004 for rotating the reel 1041 is provided at a substantially central portion of the housing. In the drum unit 1004, the reel 1041 includes a reel 1041a, a reel 1041b, and a reel 1041c arranged in parallel in the horizontal direction. The reels 1041a to 1041c can be rotated by driving a stepping motor (not shown). It is configured. In addition, a plurality of symbols (identification information) are arranged on the outer peripheral surfaces of the respective reels 1041a to 1041c according to a predetermined arrangement. 3) are visible through the display window 1006.

  A medal payout device 1007 for paying out medals is provided at the lower part of the front door 1001a, and medals paid out from the medal payout device 1007 are paid out to the player through the medal payout exit 1007b.

In the upper part of the housing, a main control unit 1010 that controls the game in an integrated manner, and a sub-control unit 1020 that performs control related to game effects and the like under the control of the main control unit 1010 are provided.
In addition, a drum unit 1004 for rotating the reel 1041 is provided at the center of the housing. The drum unit 1004 includes a reel 1041a, a reel 1041b, and a reel 1041c arranged side by side in the horizontal direction, and the reels 1041a to 1041c are configured to be rotatable by driving a stepping motor (not shown). A plurality of symbols (identification information) are represented on the outer peripheral surfaces of the reels 1041a to 1041c according to a predetermined arrangement. When the reel 1041 is stopped, a predetermined number (for example, 3) Are visible through the display window 1006.
For example, symbols such as “replay”, “bell”, “watermelon”, “cherry”, and “7” are represented on the reels 1041a to 1041c, respectively.
Further, a medal payout device 1007 for paying out medals is provided at the lower part of the housing, and medals paid out from the medal payout device 1007 are paid out to the player through a medal payout exit 1007b.

Next, the control configuration of the slot machine 1001 will be described with reference to FIG.
As shown in FIG. 11, the slot machine 1001 includes a main control unit 1010 that controls the game in an integrated manner, and a sub control unit 1020 that controls the display 1008 and the like based on control information from the main control unit 1010. I have.

The main control unit 1010 is an example of a lottery unit, and includes a CPU (not shown) that performs various arithmetic processes, a ROM (not shown) that stores control programs and control data, and a memory that temporarily stores various data. A RAM (not shown) or the like is provided as a storage unit including an area, a CPU work area, and the like. Also. A function of backing up information stored in the RAM is provided.
The main control unit 1010 is connected to a bet button 1002a, a medal selector 1002e, a start lever 1003, a stop button 1005 (stop buttons 1005a to 1005c), and a probability setting device 1015. Signals from sensors built in each device Is configured to allow input.

  Further, the main control unit 1010 performs a bet number setting process based on a signal from the bet button 1002a. Further, the main control unit 1010, after setting the bet number, as a game start condition, based on a signal from the start lever 1003, a game start process, a process of sampling a random number from a random number generator (not shown), etc. I do. Then, the main control unit 1010 performs an internal lottery process such as an ART lottery based on the sampled random numbers.

  The probability setting device 1015 changes the winning probability value of the bonus combination by an external operation. The main control unit 1010 determines the probability value from setting 1 having the lowest probability value based on the signal from the probability setting device 1015. A process of setting to any of the six setting values of the highest setting 6 is performed.

The main control unit 1010 is connected to a drum unit 1004, a medal payout device 1007, an advantageous section lamp 1013, and a sub control unit 1020, and is configured to be able to output a signal to each device.
Based on the signal from the stop button 1005, the main control unit 1010 performs a process of stopping the rotating reels 1041a to 1041c.

Further, the main control unit 1010 performs a process of paying out medals by driving the medal payout device 1007 based on the establishment of the medal payout conditions at the end of the game.
Further, the advantageous section lamp 1013 is constituted by, for example, an LED, and the main control unit 1010 lights the advantageous section lamp 1013 when a gaming state advantageous to the player such as an ART state occurs (during the advantageous section). Process. The advantageous section lamp 1013 may be, for example, a 7-segment “dot” portion.

  The sub-control unit 1020 includes a CPU (not shown) that performs various arithmetic processes, a ROM (not shown) that stores control programs, control data, and the like, a storage area that temporarily stores various data, a work area of the CPU, and the like. RAM (not shown) provided with Also. A function of backing up information stored in the RAM is provided.

Further, the sub-control unit 1020 is configured to be able to output a signal to each device by connecting the display device 1008, the speaker 1009, the lamp 1011, and the navigation lamp 1012, and only in one direction from the main control unit 1010. The display device 1008 performs image processing of a predetermined effect, output processing of the speaker 1009 for performing various effects and notifications, lighting processing of the lamp 1011, and the like based on the control information transmitted in the above.
In addition, the navigation lamp 1012 is configured by, for example, an LED, and the sub-control unit 1020 navigates the operation order of the stop button 1005 during the occurrence of a gaming state such as an ART state based on control information from the main control unit 1010. A lighting process of the navigation lamp 1012 for performing gate (push order navigation) is performed.

Further, the sub-control unit 1020 is configured to be able to input signals from sensors incorporated in each of the effect buttons 1002d and the upper effect button 1002f, and based on the signals from the effect buttons 1002d and the upper effect button 1002f, the display 1008. The image processing which changes the image production currently performed in is performed.
Each of the effect button 1002d and the upper effect button 1002f has an LED built therein, and the LED incorporated in the effect button 1002d and the upper effect button 1002f is caused to emit light, so that the operation of the effect button 1002d and the upper effect button 1002f is effective. The process which alert | reports that it is is performed.

  Further, in the slot machine 1001, a game effect synchronized with the slot machine game is also performed. For example, an image effect indicating a transition to the ART state, a fanfare sound, a lamp effect, and the like are output via notification means such as a display 1008, a speaker 1009, a lamp 1011, and a navigation lamp 1012, respectively.

Such effect display and notification are controlled by the sub-control unit 1020, but the sub-control unit 1020 performs these controls based on control information received from the main control unit 1010 at every predetermined game timing. The effect display and notification are also controlled by the main control unit 1010 and the sub control unit 1020.
Therefore, the main control unit 1010 and the sub control unit 1020 constitute an effect control unit, an operation image control unit, a display position control unit, and an operation instruction image control unit. The effect control means, the operation image control means, the display position control means, and the operation instruction image control means may be configured by either the main control unit 1010 or the sub control unit 1020.

  Such a slot machine 1001 is configured to be able to execute the following slot machine game under the control of the main control unit 1010.

At the start of the game, a medal is inserted from the medal slot 1002 or the bet number is set from the credit medal by operating the bet button 1002a.
When the number of bets reaches a predetermined number (for example, 3), one of the game start conditions is established, and the game can be started with the right to execute one game.

In a state where the game can be started, the operation of the start lever 1003 is valid. In this effective state, when the start lever 1003 is tilted, all of the game start conditions are satisfied, the game is started, and the reels 1041a to 1041c represented by a plurality of symbols start to change, An internal lottery process is executed in which a lottery result of the current game is determined in advance before the reel 1041 is stopped from among a plurality of winning combinations (including outliers) such as a replay combination, a small combination, and a bonus combination.
In the internal lottery process, the winning combination of the current game is determined by lottery based on a predetermined winning probability from among a plurality of winning combinations.

Each of the reels 1041a to 1041c is an example of a display unit, and a plurality of symbols are represented in a predetermined arrangement on the peripheral surface of each of the reels 1041a to 1041c. It reaches a steady rotation that rotates at a constant speed.
When such steady rotation is reached, the stop buttons 1005a to 1005c provided corresponding to the reels 1041a to 1041c are in a state where they can be pressed.

  When the stop buttons 1005a to 1005c are pressed in this state, the reels 1041a to 1041c are controlled to stop so as to stop at a combination of symbols permitted by the operation timing and the lottery result of the internal lottery process. .

In the stop state, the three symbols continuous in the vertical direction shown on the reels 1041a to 1041c stop so as to face the outside from the display window 1006 (sometimes referred to as stop display). Based on this, it is determined whether or not there is a prize.
The determination of the winning is made based on the combination of symbols stopped on any of the five winning lines in the display window 1006, that is, the upper, middle, and lower lines, the lower right line, and the upper right line.

The winning combination of a winning combination such as a small combination, a replay combination, a bonus combination or the like is determined based on a combination of symbols on such a winning line.
The small role includes, for example, a bell role, a watermelon role, and a cherry role.

  The bell combination is provided with two bell combinations having different combinations of corresponding symbols. For example, the combination of the corresponding symbols is “bell replay bell” in the order of “left reel 1041a / middle reel 1041b / right reel 1041c” on the winning line (hereinafter the same), and “ It is possible to provide a push order bell role such as “bell, bell, bell”.

  The common bell combination is a small combination in which a combination of symbols ("bell replay bell") corresponding to the stop buttons 1005a to 1005c is stopped regardless of the operation order (referred to as pressing order). By following the pressing order, the corresponding symbol combination (specific mode, “bell bell bell”) stops.

  Furthermore, there are six kinds of push orders (for example, “1005a → 1005b → 1005c”, “1005c → 1005b → 1005a”, etc.) for the push order bell role, By operating the stop buttons 1005a to 1005c, as a specific mode, there are provided six push order bell roles 1 to 6 in which a corresponding symbol combination (“bell bell bell”) is stopped and displayed. When the stop buttons 1005a to 1005c are operated in accordance with the other five kinds of push orders (push orders other than a specific push order), the push order bell combinations 1 to 6 are associated with the corresponding symbol combinations ("bell / "Bell Bell") is not stopped and other symbol combinations such as "Bell Bell Replay" (referred to as "Bell Spilled Eye") are stopped and displayed.

  If the stop button 1005 to be operated first is in accordance with a specific pressing order regardless of the stop button 1005 to be operated second or third when winning the push order bell combination, it corresponds to the push order bell combination. The stop control of the reel 1041 can be performed so that the combination of symbols stops. Further, the push order bells are not limited to six, and three push order bells 1 to 3 may be provided.

The watermelon role is a small role (rare role) whose corresponding symbol combination is “watermelon / watermelon / watermelon”, and “watermelon / watermelon / watermelon” stops at the upper line or the lower line, "Watermelon, watermelon, watermelon" has a strong watermelon role that stops on the right rising line or right falling line.
The cherry role is a small role (rare role) in which the combination of the corresponding symbols is “cherry / ANY / ANY”. Has a strong cherry role that stops in the middle of the left reel 1041a.

The replay combination is provided with two replay combinations with different combinations of corresponding symbols, and the corresponding symbol combination is “replay / replay / replay” as a normal replay combination (hereinafter referred to as a replay combination), There is a chance replay role (chance role) called “Replay Bell Bell”.
“Replay Bell Bell” (chance eye) is a combination of symbols that stop display when winning a chance replay role, as well as a watermelon role and a cherry role, as a so-called rare role with a relatively low winning probability in the internal lottery process. Is set.

  In addition, in the replay role, the combination of symbols corresponding to “replay / replay / replay” is stopped by one of the six pressing orders as the operating order (pushing order) for the stop buttons 1005a to 1005c. A push order replay role is provided. The push order replay roles are provided with the push order replay roles 1 to 6 corresponding to each of the six push orders, and the notification of the push order corresponding to each of the push order replay roles 1 to 6 is determined by ART. Performed during state (including during AT state).

  The replay role includes a promoted replay role corresponding to a combination of symbols related to transition from non-RT (replay winning low probability state) to RT (replay winning high probability state), and a symbol related to transition from RT to non-RT. There is also a fall replay role corresponding to the combination. The winning order is also associated with these winning combinations. For example, regarding the promoted replay combination, one of the six types of pressing order corresponds to the promoted replay combination related to the transition from non-RT to RT. The combination of symbols is stopped, and for the falling replay combination, the combination of symbols corresponding to the falling replay combination related to the transition from RT to non-RT is stopped by five out of the six pressing orders.

The bonus combination is a special combination that generates a bonus state that is advantageous to the player, with the corresponding symbol combination (special mode) being “7, 7, 7”.
When a bonus combination is won, the winning state of the bonus combination is carried over until the corresponding symbol combination stops.

Based on the combination of symbols as described above, winning of a small combination, a replay combination, and a bonus combination is determined (determination means), and as a result of the determination, the combination of symbols is a combination of symbols corresponding to each of the above. Sometimes, winning is established and a game value corresponding to establishment of each winning is given.
For example, when a combination of symbols corresponding to a small role such as a bell role, a cherry role, or a watermelon role is stopped, it is determined that a small role winning is established, and the medal payout device 1007 is driven to control the medal payout exit 1007b. A predetermined number of medals are paid out.

Specifically, in the case of a bell combination (common bell combination, push order bell combination), when the corresponding symbol combination is stopped and displayed, eight medals are paid out.
In addition, when the stop button 1005a to 1005c is operated in a push order other than a specific push order (five kinds of push orders) at the time of winning the push order bell combination, medals are not paid out.
The bell combination is set to a winning probability such that the number of medals held by the player increases during the ART state.

In addition, when the combination of symbols corresponding to the weak watermelon combination and the strong watermelon combination is stopped and displayed, two medals are paid out.
In addition, when the combination of symbols corresponding to the weak cherry combination and the strong cherry combination is stopped and displayed, one medal is paid out.
Note that the number of medals to be paid out when the combination of symbols corresponding to each combination is stopped and displayed may be other than the number described above.

In addition, the replay role and the chance replay role are determined by the stop display of the combination of symbols corresponding to the replay role and the chance replay role, and the same number of bets set in the previous game is determined without inserting medals in the next game. A game with the number of bets becomes possible.
Further, the stop of the combination of symbols corresponding to the promoted replay combination shifts to RT where the winning probability of the replay combination is increased, and the non-RT shifts due to the stop of the combination of symbols corresponding to the fall replay combination during RT.

In addition, when the combination of symbols corresponding to the bonus combination (special mode) is stopped and displayed, a bonus state advantageous to the player (specific game state) is entered.
During the bonus state, a predetermined small combination (for example, common bell combination) is won with a high probability, and the process ends when the number of medals paid out exceeds a predetermined number (for example, 200 medals).

In addition, the winning probability of each role excluding the bonus role is the relationship between the bell role> replay role> weak cherry role> weak watermelon role> chance replay role> strong cherry role> strong watermelon role in each setting value, that is, the bell Assume that the winning combination is set to be the easiest to win and the strong watermelon role is set to be the hardest to win. The bonus combination is set to have a lower winning probability than the small combination or the replay combination. In addition, the relationship between the winning probabilities of each role excluding the bonus role may be other than those described above. Especially during RT, the replay role> bell role> weak cherry role> weak watermelon role> chance replay role> strong cherry role > You may make it become the relationship of a strong watermelon role.
Further, the weak cherry role, the weak watermelon role, the chance replay role, the strong cherry role, and the strong watermelon role are called rare roles in the sense that they are difficult to win.

In addition to such a configuration, the slot machine 1001 according to the second embodiment includes the following gaming state and characteristic game characteristics based on this gaming state.
First, at the time of system reset of the main control unit 1010, the gaming state is controlled in the normal gaming state, and in this gaming state, lottery of each combination in the main control unit 1010 as lottery means is performed.

When the bonus combination is won in the normal gaming state, the gaming state shifts to the bonus winning state, and the reel 1041 is controlled so as to allow a combination of symbols corresponding to the bonus combination.
In the slot machine 1001 according to the second embodiment, when the bonus combination is won at the same time as a predetermined small combination (for example, a weak cherry role, a weak watermelon role, a chance role, a strong cherry role, or a strong watermelon role) However, it is possible to win only the bonus combination, or only to win alone.
When the combination of symbols corresponding to the bonus combination is stopped on the reel 1041 in the bonus winning state, the gaming state shifts to the bonus state as a bonus.

During the bonus state, the winning probability of a predetermined small combination (for example, common bell combination) is higher than that in the normal gaming state, and a large number of medals can be obtained in a short time. When a predetermined number of medals are paid out during the bonus state, the bonus condition end condition is satisfied and the bonus state ends.
When the bonus state ends, the gaming state shifts to the normal gaming state.

Further, in the slot machine 1001 of the second embodiment, an ART state (specific game state) can be generated in addition to the bonus state as a game state (privilege) advantageous to the player.
In the ART state, the winning probability of the replay combination is higher than that in the normal game state, and the stop sequence of the stop button 1005 for stopping the combination of symbols corresponding to the push order bell combination on the reel 1041 is informed means (display The gaming state is informed (push order navigation) by the device 1008, the navigation lamp 1012, and the speaker 1009).
Further, during the ART state, push order navigation is also performed so that the combination of symbols corresponding to the fall replay combination does not stop.

The lottery in the ART state is performed by the main control unit 1010 as the lottery means, but is performed separately from the lottery of the combination.
The main control unit 1010 executes a lottery of an ART state by determining a random number for generating an ART state acquired in advance every time the game is executed when a predetermined rare combination is won.
For example, an ART state is generated with a probability of 1/20 when winning a weak cherry role, an ART state is generated with a probability of 1/5 when winning a chance role, and an ART with a probability of 1/3 when winning a strong cherry role A state is generated.

  In addition, the main control unit 1010 is configured to generate a high probability state that increases the winning probability of the ART state for a predetermined period (for example, 10 games) with a predetermined probability when a predetermined rare role is won.

For example, a high probability state is generated with a probability of 1/8 when winning a weak watermelon role, and a high probability state is generated with a probability of 1/2 when winning a strong watermelon role.
In the high probability state, the winning probability in the ART state is 1/8 probability when the weak cherry role is won, 1/2 probability when the chance role is won, and 2/3 when the strong cherry role is won. The probability of each is increased.
Note that the combination of the ART state lottery and the generation of the high probability state may be other than the above combination. Further, during the high probability state, the ART state may be won with a predetermined probability (for example, 1/10) even when the bell combination is won.

When the main control unit 1010 and the sub-control unit 1020 win the lottery in the ART state, the main control unit 1010 and the sub control unit 1020 first execute the push order navigation for the push order bell role and the promoted replay role as the ART state standby state (AT state). .
When the combination of symbols corresponding to the promoted replay role is stopped by executing the push order navigation, the winning probability of the replay role is increased (RT state). The gaming state shifts to the ART state to be performed.

The ART state is managed based on the number of games executed during that period, and the initial game number (for example, 50 games) given at the time of occurrence is used as the remaining number of games, and continues until the remaining number of games reaches zero. Is done. During the ART state, the lottery of the role excluding the replay role is performed in the same manner as the normal game state, and push order navigation is also performed so that the fall replay role does not win.
When the remaining number of games becomes 0, the ART state end condition is satisfied, the push-down navigation for each combination becomes invalid, and the ART state ends.
When the ART state ends, the gaming state shifts to the ART state end standby state (non-AT state), and then the gaming state shifts to the normal gaming state due to the winning of the fall replay combination.

  Further, when the bonus combination is won during the ART state and the combination of symbols corresponding to the bonus combination is stopped, the ART state is temporarily interrupted and the gaming state shifts to the bonus state. Then, after the bonus state is ended, the game state is again transferred to the ART state standby state, and then the gaming state is again transferred to the ART state (resumed from the interrupted state) by stopping the combination of symbols corresponding to the promoted replay combination.

In addition, the main control unit 1010 executes an extra lottery in which a predetermined number of games are added to the remaining number of games in the ART state when a predetermined rare role is selected in the ART state.
For example, at the time of winning the weak cherry role, it is won with a probability of 1/10 (non-winning with a probability of 9/10), and when winning, 10 games are added to the number of remaining games. In addition, when winning a weak watermelon role, it is won with a probability of 1/20 (no win with a probability of 19/20), and when it is won, 30 games are added to the number of remaining games. In addition, when winning the chance combination, 1/3 of the winning combination is won (2/3 probability is not won), and when it is won, 20 games are added to the number of remaining games. In addition, when winning the strong cherry role, the player wins the game with a probability of 1/1, and when winning, 30 games are added to the remaining number of games. In addition, when winning a strong watermelon role, the player wins with a probability of 1/5 (non-win with a probability of 4/5), and when winning, 50 games are added to the number of remaining games.

By winning the lottery with the number of games in the ART state, the number of remaining games in the ART state is increased as a bonus, and the continuation period of the ART state is extended.
In addition, the trigger for the extra lottery may be other than the above. In addition, the winning probability of the extra lottery at the time of each winning combination and the number of games to be added may be other than the above, and a plurality of choices may be provided for the number of games to be added to the winning of one role. .
As described above, control in each gaming state is performed.

  Next, in the slot machine 1001 according to the second embodiment, an effect display performed on the display device 1008 will be described with reference to FIGS.

  In the slot machine 1001, under the control of the main control unit 1010 and the sub control unit 1020, an effect display relating to the following ART state and bonus state is performed on the display device 1008.

When a bonus combination is won in the normal gaming state, the fact that the bonus combination has been won in the winning game is not notified, and a predetermined number (for example, three games) of games is provided as an effect related to the provision of the privilege. This is notified through the effect of generating the bonus state executed in the above.
And after the game of the last game of the production | generation effect of a bonus state is complete | finished, it will alert | report that the bonus combination was won by the completion | finish aspect of the production.

Also, when a bonus role is not selected (duplicate win) at the time of winning a predetermined small role (weak cherry role, weak watermelon role, chance role, strong cherry role, strong watermelon role) that the bonus role may win However, the generation effect (gase generation effect) similar to the case where the bonus combination is won is executed.
In other words, if the bonus combination is won, the bonus combination is notified at the final stage of the generated effect, and if the bonus combination is not selected, the bonus combination is not selected at the final stage of the generated effect (gase generation effect). Will be notified.

In addition, the lottery in the ART state is performed in the normal gaming state when the predetermined rare role (weak cherry role, chance role, strong cherry role) is won, but the ART state was selected when the predetermined rare role was selected. Even in this case, the ART state is not generated immediately, and the ART state is generated after a predetermined number of games (for example, three games) are executed. In addition, for a predetermined number of games in which the occurrence of the ART state is delayed, a precursor effect of the ART state is performed as an effect related to the provision of a privilege for enhancing the expectation for the occurrence of the ART state.
Then, after the game of the final game in the period in which the ART state is delayed, the precursor effect is also ended, and the lottery result of the ART state is notified by the end mode of the effect.

In addition, even when a predetermined rare role (weak cherry role, chance role, strong cherry role) is elected, even if the ART state is not won, the same sign effect as the case where the ART state is won as an effect related to the grant of the privilege (Gase precursor effect) is executed.
In other words, when the ART state is won, the ART state win is notified at the final stage of the precursor effect, and when the ART state is not selected, the ART state is not selected at the final stage of the precursor effect (gasse precursor effect). Will be notified.
In the case of not winning the ART state, a predetermined probability (e.g., a harse wit effect) is not always generated when a predetermined rare role (weak cherry role, chance role, strong cherry role) is won. 1/2) may generate a precursor effect (gase precursor effect).

In addition, the extra lottery in the ART state is performed in the normal gaming state, triggered by a rare role (weak cherry role, weak watermelon role, chance role, strong cherry role, strong watermelon role), In some cases, even when winning is selected, the fact that the addition is not immediately generated does not occur, and the notification that the addition will be performed after the execution of a predetermined number of games (for example, three games) is made. In addition, over a predetermined number of games in which the extra notification is delayed, an extra effect for enhancing the expectation for the extra is performed as an effect related to the provision of the privilege.
Then, after the game of the final game in the period in which the extra notification is delayed, the extra effect is also ended, and the result of the extra lottery and the number of games to be added are notified by the end mode of the effect.

In addition, even if you do not win the extra at the time of winning the specified rare role (weak cherry role, weak watermelon role, chance role, strong cherry role, strong watermelon role), the same extra effect as if you won the extra (gase addition) Production) is executed.
In other words, when winning for the extra, the winning of the extra is announced at the final stage of the extra presentation, and when not winning for the extra, the non-winning of the extra is announced at the final stage of the extra presentation (Gase extra stage). It will be.

Next, with reference to FIG. 12, a chance effect performed on the display device 1008 in the execution of the game will be described.
When a predetermined rare combination (for example, a weak cherry combination, a chance combination, or a strong cherry combination) is won at the time of execution of a game in the normal gaming state, the lottery in the ART state is performed as described above. In order to enhance the expectation, a predetermined chance effect is performed on the display 1008.

FIG. 12 shows a display at the time of a chance effect performed at the start of the game as an example of an effect display when a predetermined rare combination (weak cherry combination, chance combination, strong cherry combination) is won.
As shown in FIG. 12A, the first display that displays the operation image at the first display position at the start of the game with a predetermined probability (for example, 1/3) when a predetermined rare combination is won. As an aspect, a first operation image 1051 is displayed as an operation image that prompts the operation of the effect button 1002d (operation means).
The first operation image 1051 includes a button image imitating the effect button 1002d and character information “Press!”, And is displayed at the approximate center of the display 1008.

When the first operation image 1051 is displayed, the operation of the effect button 1002d is enabled and the effect button 1002d emits light. When the effect button 1002d is pressed at this time, a first character image 1052a including character information “CHANCE” as shown in FIG. 12B is displayed. By displaying the first character image 1052a, it is notified that a predetermined rare role has been won in the game, and the player's expectation can be enhanced.
Instead of the effect button 1002d, the first character image 1052a may be displayed based on the operation of the bet button 1002a. In this case, the bet button 1002a constitutes an operation means.
The chance effect may be executed when a predetermined rare combination is won, or the chance combination execution probability may be increased for a rare combination with a higher expectation level in the ART state.

Further, as the operation image, as shown in FIG. 13, as a second display mode for displaying the operation image at the second display position, the first operation button 1002 f (specific operation means) exemplified as an auxiliary device is urged. A two-operation image 1053 may be displayed.
The second operation image 1053 includes a button image simulating the upper effect button 1002f and character information “Press!”, And is displayed at the approximate center of the display 1008. The second operation image 1053 is set to have a larger display area than the first operation image 1051, and a predetermined portion (lower right part) of the second operation image 1053 is closer to the upper effect button 1002 f than the first operation image 1051. Is displayed.

  When the second operation image 1053 is displayed, the operation of the upper effect button 1002f is enabled and the upper effect button 1002f emits light. At this time, when the upper effect button 1002f is pressed, a second character image 1052b including character information of “Gekiatsu” as shown in FIG. 13B is displayed.

The operation image to be displayed on the display device 1008 at the start of the game is to be selected as the first operation image 1051 or the second operation image 1053. As a result, the frequency of display is increased.
For example, when the weak cherry role is won, the first operation image 1051 is selected with a probability of 29/30, and the second operation image 1053 is selected with a probability of 1/30. When the chance combination is won, the first operation image 1051 is selected with a probability of 9/20, and the second operation image 1053 is selected with a probability of 1/20. When the strong cherry role is won, the first operation image 1051 is selected with a probability of 7/10, and the second operation image 1053 is selected with a probability of 3/10. With such a tendency, selection control of the operation image at the time of winning each rare role is performed.

  As a result, when the second operation image 1053 is displayed rather than the first operation image 1051 being displayed, the rare role won as a result is more likely to be a strong cherry role than a weak cherry role. It becomes. Similarly, when the second operation image 1053 is displayed rather than the first operation image 1051 being displayed, the rare role won as a result is more likely to be a strong cherry role than the chance role. It is.

  The winning probability in the ART state is set so that the rare role (strong cherry role, etc.) having a relatively low winning probability is set higher, so the second operation image 1053 is displayed than the first operation image 1051. Therefore, the degree of expectation for the ART state is increased.

Therefore, at the start of the game, the frequency (probability) that the first operation image 1051 is displayed is higher than that of the second operation image 1053, but when the second operation image 1053 is displayed, the first operation image 1053 is displayed. It is possible to increase the player's expectation more than when 1051 is displayed.
Note that the relationship between the first display position and the second display position is such that the position at which the first operation image 1051 is displayed at the approximate center of the display screen of the display device 1008 is the first as shown in FIG. As a display position, the second display position may be used in any case as long as the distance between the operation image and the auxiliary device is closer than that. For example, the display position when the area of the operation image becomes larger than the first operation image 1051 in addition to the operation image close to the auxiliary device may be set as the second display position.
The chance effect may be performed at the time of winning the winning lottery winning combination in the AT state or at the time of winning the bonus role winning opportunity other than when winning the winning moment in the ART state.

Next, referring to FIG. 14, the warning effect in the ART state will be described.
As described above, the ART state is established when a lottery in the ART state is won at the time of winning a predetermined rare combination (weak cherry combination, chance combination, strong cherry combination) during the normal gaming state.
Then, during the normal gaming state, the occurrence of the ART state is notified through a warning effect executed over a predetermined number of games from the winning of a predetermined rare role (weak cherry role, chance role, strong cherry role), and thereafter , An ART condition occurs.

The warning effect is executed by the display device 1008, and during the predetermined number of games in which the warning effect is executed, various effect images for enhancing the expectation for the occurrence of the ART state are executed on the display device 1008. At the final stage, the occurrence of the ART state is notified from the image display.
In addition, during the indication effect, in addition to the image display on the display 1008, a sound effect for enhancing the effect of the image display is output from the speaker 1009, and decorative light emission is performed by the lamp 1011.

  Further, when a predetermined rare role is won, as shown in FIG. 12 and FIG. 13, a chance effect is performed with a predetermined probability at the start of the game. The precursor effect is executed from the next game of the game in which the effect is executed.

  The effect image executed on the display device 1008 at the time of the sign effect is, for example, a content in which the hero character image and the enemy character image battle each other, and when the occurrence of the ART state is notified, the hero character image wins. When the occurrence of the ART state is not notified, the enemy character image is a content to win. When the result is finally notified, it is possible to execute an effect accompanied by an operation of the effect button 1002d or the upper effect button 1002f.

FIG. 14 shows an effect image on the display 1008 when the precursor effect is executed.
First, as shown in FIG. 14 (a), for example, at the start of the next game of the game won for a predetermined rare role, a precursor effect image 1054 composed of a hero character image and an enemy character image is displayed. In the image 1054, during the predetermined game, the offense and defense images of the main character image and the enemy character image are unfolded.

  Then, after the last game of the sign effect, the result determination effect is executed as an effect for notifying whether or not the ART state is true in the sign effect. Then, in this finalized effect, an image prompting the operation of the effect button is displayed with a predetermined probability (for example, 1/3). At this time, an effect image that prompts two operations of the effect button 1002d or the upper effect button 1002f is prepared, and any effect image is displayed according to the expected generation degree of the ART state.

FIG. 14B shows an effect image when the operation of the effect button 1002d is selected as the first display mode in the result determination effect. When the operation of the effect button 1002d is selected, the effect button 1002d is displayed. Is displayed at the first display position, and a first operation image 1051 composed of the button image simulating the text and the character information “Press!” Is displayed.
On the other hand, FIG. 14C shows the effect image when the operation of the upper effect button 1002f is selected as the second display mode, and when the operation of the upper effect button 1002f is selected, the upper effect button 1002f is displayed. Is displayed at the second display position, and a second operation image 1053 composed of the button image imitating the text and the character information “Press!” Is displayed.
Thereafter, when the effect button 1002d or the upper effect button 1002f is operated, a battle result between the main character image and the enemy character image is derived as a result of the indication effect image 1054.

  In addition, regarding the display of the first operation image 1051 in FIG. 14B and the second operation image 1053 in FIG. 14C, the display position and display area are the same as those shown in FIGS. It is set similarly to the first operation image 1051 and the second operation image 1053. Further, the center position of the first operation image 1051 displayed at the first display position and the center position of the second operation image 1053 displayed at the second display position may be set to be the same or different positions. As long as the second operation image 1053 is displayed closer to the upper effect button 1002f than the first operation image 1051, the display result may be any.

FIG. 14D shows an effect image when the occurrence of the ART state is notified in the result determination effect. As shown in the figure, when the occurrence of the ART state is notified, when the effect button 1002d or the upper effect button 1002f is operated, a victory image 1055 in which the hero character image wins is obtained as a result of the indication effect image 1054. Is displayed.
Thereafter, after a predetermined time has elapsed (for example, after 1 second), as shown in FIG. 14E, a third character image 1057 including character information “ART confirmed” is displayed, and the occurrence of the ART state is notified. The Rukoto. Note that the victory image 1055 shown in FIG. 14D can also be identified as the occurrence of the ART state, and thus the victory image 1055 can also be regarded as an image for notifying the occurrence of the ART state.
When the next game starts, the initial number of games in the ART state is notified, and an image (stage image) that can identify the ART state is displayed on the display 1008.

On the other hand, FIG. 14 (f) shows an effect image when the occurrence of the ART state is not notified (during non-winning). As shown in the figure, when the generation of the ART state is not notified, when the effect button 1002d or the upper effect button 1002f is operated, a defeat image 1056 in which the main character image is defeated is displayed as a result of the sign effect image 1054. Is done.
Thereafter, after a predetermined time has elapsed (for example, after 1 second), as shown in FIG. 14G, the fourth character image 1058 including the character information “failure” is displayed, and the ART state does not occur (non-display). Winning) will be notified. Note that the defeat image 1056 shown in FIG. 14F can also be identified as an image for notifying that the ART state does not occur because the ART state can be identified that the ART state does not occur.
Then, when the next game is started, an image (stage image) that can be identified as being in the normal gaming state is displayed on the display 1008.

  In addition, the above-described effect images displayed after the end of the last game of the prelude effect can be canceled by the start of the next game even when the predecessor effect is still in progress, and when an ART state occurs at this time Indicates that an image (stage image) that can be identified as being in the ART state is displayed on the display 1008 by canceling the precursor effect (effect image).

  Further, in the final game of the sign effect, whether or not the ART state is true may be notified without the operation of the effect button 1002d or the upper effect button 1002f, but when the effect button 1002d or the upper effect button 1002f is operated. However, it is preferable to control the selection of the effect image so that the probability that the occurrence of the ART state is notified is higher than the case where it is not accompanied.

Also, in the final game of the sign effect, when displaying the effect image accompanied by the operation of the effect button 1002d or the upper effect button 1002f, the second operation image 1053 is displayed rather than the case where the first operation image 1051 is displayed. It is preferable to perform the selection control of the operation image so that the probability that the occurrence of the ART state is notified is higher. For example, when notifying the occurrence of the ART state when notifying the occurrence of the ART state, the probability of selecting the second operation image 1053 is increased.
In this way, it is possible to increase the player's expectation when the second operation image 1053 is displayed, that is, when a precursor effect accompanied by an operation of the upper effect button 1002f is performed.

Further, the first operation image 1051 and the second operation image 1053 can be displayed not only during the indication effect of the ART state but also when notifying that the number of games will be added during the ART state. .
In other words, when a predetermined rare role (weak cherry role, strong cherry role, weak watermelon role, strong watermelon role, chance role) is won in the ART state, a predetermined number of games (for example, 1 to 3 games) are added. In this result finalizing effect, the first operation image 1051 or the second operation image 1053 is used as the result finalizing effect during the additional stage informing the success / failure of the additional stage. Is displayed, and whether or not the number of games is to be added and whether or not the number of games to be added is notified based on the operation of the effect button 1002d or the upper effect button 1002f.

  In addition, the effect image at the time of the add-on effect is the same as the effect image at the sign effect, and the effect image by the hero character image and the enemy character image is displayed, and the victory image 1055 or the defeat is obtained by operating the effect button. An image 1056 is displayed. Therefore, when the number of games is added, the effect that the number of games is added and the number of games to be added are notified as a result of the addition effect based on the operation of the effect button 1002d or the upper effect button 1002f. It will be.

In addition, in the effect of adding, similarly to the sign effect, the probability that the addition operation is notified is higher when the second operation image 1053 is displayed than when the first operation image 1051 is displayed. As described above, it is preferable to perform selection control of the operation image. For example, in the case of notifying that it is added, the probability of selecting the second operation image 1053 is increased when notifying that it is added.
In this way, it is possible to increase the player's expectation when the second operation image 1053 is displayed, that is, when an extra effect accompanied by an operation of the upper effect button 1002f is performed.
Note that an effect image similar to the sign effect may be displayed in the bonus state generation effect. That is, an effect after the end of the final game of the bonus state generation effect is used as a result determination effect during the generation effect for informing whether or not the bonus combination is successful. In this result determination effect, the first operation image 1051 or the second operation image 1053 is used. May be displayed to notify whether or not the bonus combination is won based on the operation of the effect button 1002d or the upper effect button 1002f.

Next, with reference to FIG. 15, the relationship between the second operation image 1053 displayed on the display device 1008 as the display of the operation image at the second display position and the push order navigation will be described.
As shown in FIG. 15, since the display area of the second operation image 1053 is set to be larger than that of the first operation image 1051, even if it is displayed at the approximate center of the display screen of the display 1008, The image is displayed so as to spread over a wide range of the display screen.
Therefore, when the second operation image 1053 is displayed on the display device 1008, the image is displayed closer to the position of the upper effect button 1002f than the first operation image 1051, but at the same time, the display device 1008 is displayed. Is displayed at a position closer to the lower side of the display screen than the first operation image 1051.

As shown in FIG. 15, when a push order navigation is displayed on the display device 1008, three push order images 1059 corresponding to the stop button 1005 are arranged in the left-right direction at the bottom of the display screen as operation instruction images. Is displayed.
The push order image 1059 navigates an appropriate push order for winning the push order bell roles 1 to 6, and numerical information for identifying the order of stop operations is displayed at the center of each image. These push order images 1059 are displayed at the start of the game, and the push order images 1059 corresponding to each stop button 1005a to 1005c are sequentially deleted.

  The push order image 1059 is more effectively displayed at the bottom of the display screen because the stop button 1005 is disposed below the display device 1008, but the lower part of the display screen is the second operation image 1053. It is also the area where is displayed. Therefore, if the push order image 1059 and the second operation image 1053 are displayed at the same time, a part of the push order image 1059 (the middle stop button 1005b) and a predetermined portion of the second operation image 1053 overlap. As a result, there is a possibility that the visibility of any of the images may be hindered.

In order to solve such a problem, in the slot machine 1001 according to the second embodiment, when an effect using the upper effect button 1002f is executed during the extra effect during the ART state, the result is determined after the game ends. In the production, control of the production effect is performed so that the second operation image 1053 is displayed.
That is, after the game is over, the push order image 1059 has already been erased from the display screen of the display 1008, so that only the second operation image 1053 can be clearly displayed. It is possible to prevent the visibility of each image due to the two operation images 1053 overlapping.

  The second operation image 1053 may be displayed before the end of the game (for example, at the start of the game). In this case, the image area of both or one of the push order image 1059 and the second operation image 1053 is displayed. The images may not be overlapped by reducing the display order, or the display priority order of the push order image 1059 may be increased so that the push order image 1059 is displayed on the front side of the second operation image 1053.

When the second operation image 1053 is displayed on the display device 1008, it may be displayed at the display position shown in FIG. 16 as an example of the second display position in addition to the display position shown in FIG.
In the example shown in FIG. 16, the position where the second operation image 1053 is displayed on the display device 1008 and the display around the second operation image 1053 are different from the example shown in FIG. 15, and the second operation image 1053 is displayed. Other points such as the display time are the same as in FIG.

In the example shown in FIG. 16, when the second operation image 1053 is displayed on the display device 1008, it is not the approximate center of the display region of the display device 1008, but a position shifted to the right side of the display region, that is, the The notification that prompts the user to operate the upper effect button 1002f is performed so that the entire two operation image 1053 is displayed at a position close to the upper effect button 1002f.
When the second operation image 1053 is displayed on the display device 1008, the decoration image 1060 is displayed around the second operation image 1053.
The decoration image 1060 depicts a state in which the light of the upper effect button 1002f that emits light is emitted from the upper effect button 1002f to the display screen side, and is displayed so as to surround the entire periphery of the second operation image 1053. .

Therefore, since the display position of the second operation image 1053 is closer to the upper effect button 1002f, it is possible to make it clearer that the operation of the upper effect button 1002f is prompted, and it is possible to prevent the player from forgetting the operation. It becomes.
Further, the display of the decoration image 1060 makes the second operation image 1053 more prominent, so that the notification by the second operation image 1053 can be surely performed, and the player can be surely informed of the position of the upper effect button 1002f. It becomes possible.

  Note that when the second operation image 1053 shown in FIG. 16 is displayed while being shifted to the side of the display screen, and when displayed in the approximate center of the display screen, the main control unit 1010 and the sub-control unit 1020 are appropriately selected. You may control. For example, when the second operation image 1053 is displayed on the side of the display screen, the probability that a privilege (ART state) is given is more noticeable than when the second operation image 1053 is displayed in the approximate center of the display screen. The display position selection control of the second operation image 1053 may be controlled so as to increase.

As described above, in the slot machine 1001 according to the second embodiment, the effect display performed on the display device 1008 has the following characteristics.
In a gaming machine (slot machine 1001) provided with display means (display device 1008) capable of displaying a plurality of information and displaying effects related to the provision of a privilege (ART state) advantageous to the player on the display means The lottery means (main control unit 1010) for lottering whether or not to grant a privilege, and the effect control means (main control) capable of controlling the effects (precursor effect, extra effect, generated effect) based on the lottery result by the lottery means Unit 1010 and sub-control unit 1020), operation means (effect button 1002d) that can be operated by the player, and auxiliary device (up effect button 1002f) arranged around the display means and capable of assisting the effect. The auxiliary device is a specific operation means (upper effect button 1002f) that can be operated by the player and provided separately from the operation means, and the effect control means executes the effect. In addition, an operation image (first operation image 1051 and second operation image 1053) prompting the operation of the operation unit or the specific operation unit is displayed, and a predetermined operation related to the provision of the privilege is performed based on the operation of the operation unit or the specific operation unit. Operation image control means (main control unit 1010 and sub-control unit 1020) capable of displaying information (for example, winning image 1055) is provided. The operation image control means is based on the lottery result by the lottery means in the display area of the display means. Display position control means (main control unit 1010 and sub-control unit 1020) capable of controlling the display position of the operation image is provided, and the display position control means displays the operation image as the first display position and the first display position. If the operation image can be displayed at the second display position closer to the specific operation means, and the lottery result by the lottery means gives a privilege, Than not Azukasuru ones, it is to and displaying on the second display position operation image with high probability.

  Accordingly, the degree of expectation for the provision of the privilege changes according to the display mode in which the operation image is displayed in the display area of the display device 1008, and the interest can be improved. That is, conventionally, there is known a gaming machine that displays an operation image on a display and performs notification related to the provision of a privilege, but its display mode is monotonous, and according to the present invention, This makes it possible to further diversify the display mode of the operation image.

Moreover, the production related to the auxiliary device can be executed, and the interest can be improved. Further, the degree of expectation for the provision of the privilege can be made more varied, and the player's sense of expectation can be enhanced.
Further, since the operation image is displayed at the second display position that is closer to the specific operation means than the first display position, the relevance between the display position of the operation image and the specific operation means can be enhanced. In addition, it is possible to reliably notify the user to operate the specific operation means, and to increase the player's expectation.

  In addition, the gaming machine can execute a predetermined game based on the lottery result of the lottery means, and the operation image control means displays the operation image at the first display position or the second position at the beginning (at the start) of the game. When display is possible at the display position and an operation image is displayed at the beginning of the game, display control can be executed so that the probability of being displayed at the first display position is higher than that at the second display position. It is characterized by.

  Therefore, since the operation image is displayed even at the beginning of the game, it is possible to improve the interest and expectation of the game. Further, when the operation image is displayed at the beginning of the game, it is possible to increase the player's expectation when the operation image is displayed at the second display position than at the first display position.

  In addition, the operation image control means can display an operation image after the game ends, and the specific operation means is disposed at a position where the distance from the player playing the game machine is larger than the operation means. It is characterized by.

Therefore, when operating the specific operation means, the player needs to extend his / her hand more than the operation means, but by displaying the operation image after the game ends, the operation related to the game has already been performed. Since the game has ended, the specific operation means can be operated without hindering the progress of the game. That is, if the specific operation means located at a relatively far position is operated during the operation of the stop button 1005 during the game, the game by the operation of the stop button 1005 may not proceed smoothly. Although there is a possibility that the stop button 1005 may be erroneously operated by operating the means, such a situation can be prevented.
Further, by increasing the distance of the specific operation means, it is possible to give the player an impression that the specific operation means is more highly expected.

  The gaming machine also includes operation instruction image control means (a main control unit 1010 and a sub control unit 1020) that can display an operation instruction image (push order image 1059) relating to the progress of the game on a display means (display device 1008). The operation image control means can display the operation image after the game ends, and when the operation image is displayed at the second display position, the predetermined part of the operation image displays the operation instruction image. The operation image can be displayed so as to be the same position (overlapping) as the case position.

Therefore, it is possible to display the operation instruction image and the operation image by effectively using the display area (display screen) of the display device 1008, and the visibility of each image can be improved.
In addition, if the operation image is displayed after the game is over, it is possible to prevent the operation instruction image and the operation image from being displayed in an overlapping manner. This can be prevented beforehand.

Further, the specific operation means is arranged such that the front end portion of the specific operation means (upper effect button 1002f) is at the forefront position of the gaming machine.
Therefore, the operability of the specific operation means can be improved, and even if the specific operation means is arranged at a position where the distance from the player is large, it can be easily operated and it is possible to prevent erroneous operation. It becomes.

The operation image control means is characterized in that a predetermined decoration image (1060) can be displayed when the operation image is displayed at the second display position.
Therefore, it is possible to more effectively notify that the operation image is displayed, and it is possible to improve interest. Further, by associating the decoration image with the position of the specific operation means (upper effect button 1002f), the position of the specific operation means can be clearly notified.

<First Modification of Second Embodiment>
Next, a first modification of the second embodiment of the gaming machine according to the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS.

Even in the precursor effect or the add-on effect in the slot machine 1001 of the first modification of the second embodiment, the effect using the effect button 1002d or the upper effect button 1002f is executed in the final result determination effect. The execution mode and the display mode of the effect image on the display 1008 are different from those of the second embodiment described above.
Others are the same as in the second embodiment described above.

When an effect display using the effect button 1002d or the upper effect button 1002f is performed during the result confirmation effect in the slot machine 1001 of the first modification of the second embodiment, first, the first operation image 1051 is displayed on the display 1008. Is displayed. Therefore, even when the upper effect button 1002f is used, the second operation image 1053 is not immediately displayed, and the first operation image 1051 is initially displayed.
When the first operation image 1051 is displayed on the display device 1008 for the first time, as shown in FIGS. 17A to 17D, it can be displayed at a plurality of display positions. That is, the type of result determination effect differs according to the presence or absence of the first operation image 1051 and the display position where the first operation image 1051 is displayed.

  FIG. 17A shows a state in which the first operation image 1051 is displayed at the approximate center as the first display position of the display area of the display device 1008, and FIG. 17B shows the first operation image 1051. FIG. 17C shows a display area in the upper right of the display device 1008, which is displayed in the vicinity of the auxiliary display device 1019 exemplified as the second display position. FIG. 17C shows the first operation image 1051 on the display device. FIG. 17D shows a display area at the lower right of 1008, which is displayed in the vicinity of the upper effect button 1002f exemplified as the second display position. FIG. 17D shows the first operation image 1051 on the display 1008. In the upper left display area, the display is shown in the vicinity of the movable accessory 1018a exemplified as the second display position.

  Since the display position of the first operation image 1051 in the display area is determined according to whether the ART state is appropriate or not, whether the first operation image 1051 is displayed or not is displayed. It is also possible to attract the player's interest to the position where the operation image 1051 is displayed.

  Further, the main control unit 1010 determines the type of the result-determined effect, such as determining whether to perform an effect using the effect button 1002d and determining the display position of the first operation image 1051. Based on the transmission of the control information from the sub controller 1020 to the sub controller 1020, the result confirmation effect is displayed on the display 1008 under the control of the sub controller 1020.

FIG. 18 shows whether or not the first operation image 1051 is displayed in the result determination effect, that is, whether or not the effect using the effect button 1002d (or the upper effect button 1002f) is performed, and the first operation image 1051. An example of a table used when determining which display position to display when displaying in the display area of the display device 1008 is shown. In the second embodiment, in the result determination effect, there are provided a case where the effect button 1002d (or the upper effect button 1002f) is used and a case where the effect button 1002d is not used. In FIG. In such a case, a result confirmed effect that does not use the effect button 1002d (or the upper effect button 1002f) is determined.
In addition, various determination processes related to the display of the first operation image 1051 are performed by the main control unit 1010, but may be performed by the sub control unit 1020.

  As shown in FIG. 18, when the ART state is not won (or when the extra is not won), there is no display of the first operation image 1051, that is, an effect that does not use the effect button 1002d or the upper effect button 1002f. It is selected with a selection rate of 100 and displayed at the approximate center of the display area of the display 1008 is selected with a selection ratio of 35/100 and displayed at the upper right of the display area of the display 1008. Is selected at the lower right of the display area of the display 1008, is selected at the selection ratio of 7/100, and is displayed at the upper left of the display area of the display 1008 is 5/100. Selected by selectivity.

  On the other hand, when the ART state is won (or when the bonus is won), the display without the display of the first operation image 1051, that is, the effect that does not use the effect button 1002d is selected at a selection rate of 10/100. Displaying at approximately the center of the display area is selected with a selection rate of 15/100, and displaying at the upper right of the display area of the display 1008 is selected with a selection ratio of 20/100, and the display of the display 1008 The display at the lower right of the area is selected with a selection rate of 25/100, and the display at the upper left of the display area of the display 1008 is selected with a selection ratio of 30/100.

  Since various selections are performed at the selection rate as described above, if the lottery result by the main control unit 1010 as the lottery means is the winning state of the ART state (or the winning state of the extra state), the winning state of the ART state The first operation image 1051 is displayed with a higher probability than when it is not the time (or when the extra is won), and the first operation image 1051 is displayed at a position near the auxiliary device (second display position) with a higher probability. The Rukoto.

  In this way, whether or not to display the first operation image 1051 and the display position of the first operation image 1051 in the display area of the display device 1008 are determined. Lower> upper right> center> no effect button image is provided, and the player's expectation can be changed in accordance with the display position of the first operation image 1051. In particular, when the first operation image 1051 is displayed in the vicinity of the auxiliary device, it is possible to improve the player's expectation.

  Next, FIG. 19 shows an image display on the display 1008 when the first operation image 1051 is first displayed in the result determination effect.

  When the first operation image 1051 is displayed in the display area of the display device 1008, it is not displayed immediately at the predetermined display position, but the battle result is fixed as shown in FIG. Along with the previous image, after the first operation image 1051 moves and displays the positions of the vicinity of the auxiliary display 1019 in the display area, the vicinity of the upper effect button 1002f, the center of the display area, and the vicinity of the movable accessory 1018a once. When the same trajectory is being moved again, it stops when the display position is finally determined in advance, and the display position is fixedly displayed. As described above, the display position of the first operation image 1051 is confirmed and displayed, so that the player's interest in the display position of the first operation image 1051 can be attracted.

In addition, as shown in FIG. 19B, an enlarged first operation image 1051a may be displayed in place of the first operation image 1051 in a part of the effect using the effect button 1002d or the upper effect button 1002f. When the enlarged first operation image 1051a is displayed, the display position is fixedly displayed after moving and displaying in the same manner as the first operation image 1051.
Such moving display of the first operation image 1051 and the enlarged first operation image 1051a is controlled by a main control unit 1010 and a sub control unit 1020 as display position control means.

The display of the enlarged first operation image 1051a is changed from the first operation image 1051 with a probability of 1% when the ART state (or addition) is not won and 5% when the ART state (or addition) is won, for example. The Therefore, when the enlarged first operation image 1051a is displayed, the degree of expectation for winning in the ART state (or addition) is increased.
Note that the first operation image 1051 may be changed to the enlarged first operation image 1051a while the first operation image 1051 is moving and displayed. In this way, it is possible to change the player's expectation by both moving display and enlargement of the first operation image 1051.
The first operation image 1051, the second operation image 1053, and the enlarged first operation image 1051a can be displayed as a button image, an image composed of character information “Press!”, And an image including only the button image. In the example shown in FIG. 19, only the button image is displayed.

  Next, after the display position of the first operation image 1051 (or the enlarged first operation image 1051a) is determined by the moving display of FIG. 19, the effect using the effect button 1002d or the upper effect button 1002f performed on the display device 1008. This will be described with reference to FIGS. The effects shown in FIGS. 20 to 23 are executed by the display device 1008 under the control of the sub control unit 1020 based on the transmission of control information from the main control unit 1010 to the sub control unit 1020.

  First, with reference to FIG. 20, an effect when the first operation image 1051 is displayed at substantially the center of the display area of the display device 1008 will be described.

  FIG. 20A shows a display after the display position of the first operation image 1051 is determined by the moving display of FIG. 19A, and the first operation image 1051 is substantially in the center of the display area of the display 1008. It is displayed at the first display position. At this time, the first operation image 1051 is displayed together with an image immediately before the battle result is finalized, and a display for prompting the player's operation is performed. In this state, the effect button 1002d is enabled, the built-in light source (LED) is turned on, and it is notified that the effect button 1002d is enabled.

  In this state, when the player presses the effect button 1002d, if the ART state (or addition) is won, as shown in FIG. 20B, the first operation image 1051 disappears and the battle is performed. As a result, a victory image 1055 in which the main character wins is displayed, and after a predetermined time has elapsed, as shown in FIG. 20C, a third character image 1057 consisting of character information of “AT confirmed” (“or added confirmed”). Is displayed and the result is notified.

  On the other hand, when the ART state (or addition) is not won, as shown in FIG. 20D, the first operation image 1051 disappears and a defeat image 1056 in which the main character is defeated is displayed as a battle result. After a predetermined time has elapsed, as shown in FIG. 20E, a fourth character image 1058 including character information of “failure” is displayed and the result is notified.

  Next, FIG. 21 shows the display when the player operates the effect button 1002d when the first operation image 1051 is displayed near the auxiliary display 1019 in the display area of the display 1008 (upper right). The display mode of the effect image performed with the device 1008 is shown.

FIG. 21A shows a display after the display position of the first operation image 1051 is confirmed by the movement display of FIG. 19A, and the first operation image 1051 is displayed together with an image immediately before the battle result is confirmed. It is displayed at a second display position in the vicinity (upper right) of the auxiliary display 1019 in the display area of the display 1008. At this time, the first operation image 1051 is displayed together with an image immediately before the battle result is finalized, and a display for prompting the player's operation is performed. In this state, the effect button 1002d is enabled, the built-in light source (LED) is turned on, and it is notified that the effect button 1002d is enabled.
In addition, on the auxiliary display 1019, a teammate character image 1040, which is a character additionally participating in the battle, is displayed, and thereafter, a teammate character image 1040 is additionally displayed on the image immediately before the battle result is confirmed.

  In this state, when the player presses the effect button 1002d, if the ART state (or addition) is won, the first operation image 1051 disappears as shown in FIG. As a result, a winning image 1055 is displayed, and after a predetermined time has elapsed, as shown in FIG. 21 (c), the character information “AT confirmed” is displayed on the auxiliary display 1019, and “AT confirmed” is displayed on the display 1008. The third character image 1057 including the character information of “(or confirming the addition)” is displayed, and a specific effect is performed such that the result is notified.

On the other hand, when the ART state (or addition) is not won, as shown in FIG. 21 (d), the first operation image 1051 disappears, and the defeat image 1056 is displayed as the battle result, and a predetermined time has elapsed. As shown in FIG. 21E, the character information “failure” is displayed on the auxiliary display 1019, and the fourth character image 1058 including the character information “failure” is displayed on the display 1008. The result is notified.
Thus, when the first operation image 1051 is displayed at a position near the auxiliary display 1019 in the display area of the display 1008, the ally character image 1040 is additionally displayed on the auxiliary display 1019, so that the appearance is displayed. Even above, it is possible to increase the player's expectation as compared with the case where the first operation image 1051 is displayed at substantially the center. In addition, it can be related to the fact that the first operation image 1051 is displayed in the vicinity of the auxiliary display 1019 and the ally character image 1040 displayed on the auxiliary display 1019 is additionally displayed. Rather than simply displaying the first operation image 1051 in the vicinity of the auxiliary display 1019, it is possible to realize a result-determined effect with high expectation in a form that is easily understood by the player.

  Next, FIG. 22 shows that when the player operates the effect button 1002d when the first operation image 1051 is displayed near the upper effect button 1002f (lower right) in the display area of the display device 1008. The display mode of the effect image performed with the indicator 1008 is shown.

  FIG. 22A shows a display after the display position of the first operation image 1051 is confirmed by the movement display of FIG. 19A, and the first operation image 1051 is displayed together with an image immediately before the battle result is confirmed. It is displayed at the second display position in the vicinity (lower right) of the upper effect button 1002f in the display area of the display device 1008. Further, in this state, the effect button 1002d emits light, the operation becomes valid, the first operation image 1051 is displayed, and a display for prompting the player's operation is performed.

  In this state, when the player presses the effect button 1002d, as shown in FIG. 22B, a second operation consisting of a button image newly imitating the upper effect button 1002f and the character information “Press!”. An image 1053 is displayed at the second display position instead of the first operation image 1051. At this time, the operation of the upper effect button 1002f is effective, and the built-in light source (LED) is turned on to notify that the operation of the upper effect button 1002f is effective.

  Then, when the player presses the upper effect button 1002f, when the ART state (or addition) is won, the second operation image 1053 disappears and the battle result is displayed as shown in FIG. 22 (c). As shown in FIG. 22D, a third character image 1057 composed of character information of “AT confirmed” (“addition confirmed”) is displayed and the result is displayed. A specific effect that is informed is executed.

  On the other hand, when the ART state (or addition) is not won, as shown in FIG. 22 (e), the second operation image 1053 disappears and a defeat image 1056 is displayed as a battle result, and after a predetermined time has elapsed. As shown in FIG. 22 (f), a fourth character image 1058 composed of character information “failure” is displayed on the display device 1008, and the result is notified.

  As described above, when the first operation image 1051 is displayed in the vicinity of the upper effect button 1002f in the display area of the display device 1008, the upper effect button 1002f set with higher expectation than the effect button 1002d is used. Therefore, it is possible to increase the player's expectation as compared with the case where the first operation image 1051 is displayed substantially at the center. Further, the first operation image 1051 can be displayed in the vicinity of the upper effect button 1002f and the use of the upper effect button 1002f can be related to the operation of the upper effect button 1002f without fail. Can be encouraged.

  Next, FIG. 23 shows the display when the player operates the effect button 1002d when the first operation image 1051 is displayed in the vicinity (upper left) of the movable accessory 1018a in the display area of the display 1008. The display mode of the effect image performed with the device 1008 is shown.

  FIG. 23A shows a display after the display position of the first operation image 1051 is confirmed by the movement display of FIG. 19A, and the first operation image 1051 is displayed together with an image immediately before the battle result is confirmed. It is displayed at the second display position in the vicinity (upper left) of the movable accessory 1018a in the display area of the display device 1008. In this state, the effect button 1002d emits light to notify that the operation is valid.

  Further, the movable accessory 1018a has a center of rotation at the lower end, and the upper end of the movable accessory 1018a is tilted toward the display device 1008 by the operation of the electric drive source. ) Can be converted from a first state located outside the display area of the display device 1008 to a second state protruding forward of the display region of the display device 1008.

  In this state, when the player presses the effect button 1002d, if the ART state (or addition) is selected, as shown in FIG. 23B, the first operation image 1051 disappears and the movable role is displayed. The object 1018a is converted to the second state, and a victory image 1055 is displayed as a battle result. Then, after a predetermined time has elapsed, as shown in FIG. 23C, the third character image 1057 including the character information of “ART confirmation” (“or addition confirmation”) is displayed and the result is notified. Production is performed.

  On the other hand, when the ART state (or addition) is not won, as shown in FIG. 23 (d), the first operation image 1051 disappears and the movable accessory 1018a maintains the first state, as a result of the battle. A defeat image 1056 is displayed. Then, after a predetermined time has elapsed, as shown in FIG. 23E, a fourth character image 1058 including character information of “failure” is displayed and the result is notified.

  As described above, when the first operation image 1051 is displayed in the vicinity of the movable accessory 1018a in the display area of the display device 1008, the result is notified together with the operation of the movable accessory 1018a. It is possible to make a notice with a greater impact than when the image 1051 is displayed at substantially the center. Further, the first operation image 1051 can be displayed in the vicinity of the movable combination 1018a and the movement of the movable combination 1018a can be related, and the first operation image 1051 is simply displayed as the movable combination. It is possible to realize a result-determining effect that is more interesting and has a higher expectation than that displayed in the vicinity of 1018a.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 24, the relationship between the first operation image 1051 and the enlarged first operation image 1051a having a higher expectation level than the first operation image 1051 will be described.

  FIG. 24A shows a case where the first operation image 1051 is enlarged to the enlarged first operation image 1051a at the approximate center of the display area of the display device 1008. In this case, the center of the first operation image 1051, Alternatively, the enlarged first operation image 1051a is enlarged and displayed with reference to the enlargement reference point 1051c set on the vertical center line.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 24B, for example, when the first operation image 1051 is enlarged to the enlarged first operation image 1051a at a position near the movable accessory 1018a (upper left) in the display area of the display device 1008. The enlarged first operation image 1051a is enlarged and displayed with reference to the enlarged reference point 1051d moved to the movable accessory 1018a side (left side) with respect to the enlarged reference point 1051c in the first operation image 1051. That is, when displaying the enlarged first operation image 1051a in the vicinity of the movable accessory 1018a (upper left), the position is the position of the enlargement reference point 1051c when displaying the enlarged first operation image 1051a at the approximate center of the display area. The image is enlarged with reference to an enlargement reference point 1051d that has moved to the side of the center of the first operation image 1051.

Thus, when the enlarged first operation image 1051a is displayed near the movable accessory 1018a in the display area of the display device 1008, the enlarged first operation image 1051a is displayed without protruding outside the display area. It becomes possible.
Even when the enlarged first operation image 1051a is displayed near the auxiliary display 1019 or the upper effect button 1002f, the enlargement reference point is set at a position closer to the auxiliary display 1019 or the upper effect button 1002f. Enlarged display is performed.

  When the enlarged first operation image 1051a is displayed at a position near the auxiliary display 1019, a part of the enlarged first operation image 1051a can be displayed even on the auxiliary display 1019, and thus is close to the auxiliary display 1019. The enlarged first operation image 1051a may be enlarged and displayed on the basis of the enlarged reference point set at the position, and the enlarged first operation image 1051a may be displayed across the display device 1008 and the auxiliary display device 1019. Further, once the enlarged first operation image 1051a is displayed at substantially the center of the display 1008, the enlargement reference point is moved to a position close to the auxiliary display 1019, so that the entire enlarged first operation image 1051a or the enlarged first operation image 1051a is displayed. The main part of the one operation image 1051a may be moved from the display 1008 side to the auxiliary display 1019 side.

  As described above, in the first modification of the second embodiment, the main control unit 1010 and the sub control unit 1020 as the operation image control unit operate the effect button 1002d as the operation unit during the execution of the result determination effect. The first operation image 1051 is displayed on the display unit 1008 as a display unit as an operation image to be urged, and the victory image 1055 or the defeat image 1056 is displayed as predetermined information related to the provision of a privilege based on the operation of the effect button 1002d. It is possible. Further, the main control unit 1010 and the sub control unit 1020 as display position control means can control the display position of the first operation image 1051 in the display area of the display 1008 based on the lottery result by the main control unit 1010.

  Therefore, the degree of expectation for the provision of a privilege changes depending on the display position where the first operation image 1051 is displayed in the display area of the display device 1008, and it is possible to improve the interest.

In addition, the main control unit 1010 and the sub control unit 1020 as display position control means display the first operation image 1051 in the first display position and the second display position closer to the auxiliary device than the first display position. When the lottery result by the main control unit 1010 as the lottery means gives a privilege, the first operation image 1051 has a higher probability than the case where the privilege is not given. Thus, the display is performed at the second display position.
Therefore, the production related to the auxiliary device can be executed and the interest can be improved. In addition, when the first operation image 1051 is displayed at the second display position, it is possible to further increase the player's expectation.

<Second Modification of Second Embodiment>
Next, a second modification of the second embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.

  In the second modified example of the second embodiment, before the display position of the first operation image 1051 is displayed at the predetermined display position in the result determination effect in the first modified example of the second embodiment. Once the first operation image 1051 is displayed at the first display position in the approximate center of the display area of the display device 1008, it is possible to execute a change effect to be moved.

  First, as shown in FIG. 25A, the first operation image 1051 is displayed in the approximate center of the display area of the display device 1008 at the start of the result confirmation effect. At this time, the character information “Long press!” Prompting the so-called long press operation for maintaining the pressing operation state of the effect button 1002d for a predetermined time is displayed in the display area of the display 1008.

  In this state, when the player starts a long press operation, the first operation image 1051 displayed in the approximate center of the display area is, for example, at a position near the movable accessory 1018a as shown in FIG. Start moving. Then, when the display position of the first operation image 1051 determined in advance is a position in the vicinity of the movable accessory 1018a, when the player's long press operation elapses for a predetermined time (for example, 5 seconds), As shown in FIG. 25 (c), the first operation image 1051 reaches the position near the movable accessory 1018a, and the same effects as described in FIG.

  On the other hand, if the display position of the first operation image 1051 determined in advance is substantially in the center of the display area, even if the player's long press operation has elapsed for a predetermined time (for example, 5 seconds), As shown in FIG. 25E, the first operation image 1051 does not reach the position near the movable accessory 1018a, and a fake effect is performed in which the first operation image 1051 returns to the approximate center of the display area. The same effect as described in 20 is executed.

As described above, in the second modification example of the second embodiment, the main control unit 1010 and the sub control unit 1020 as the display position control means include the first operation image 1051 as the operation image displayed at the first display position. Is configured to perform a change effect that can be changed to the second display position.
Therefore, even when the first operation image 1051 is displayed at the first display position, the first operation image 1051 may be changed to the second display position, so the first operation image 1051 is displayed with low expectation. Even when displayed at the position, it is possible to prevent the player's sense of expectation from decreasing.

  Even when the display position of the first operation image 1051 determined in advance is a position in the vicinity of the auxiliary display 1019 or the upper effect button 1002f, the same change effect can be executed. In addition, while the predetermined display position of the first operation image 1051 is approximately the center of the display area, a fake effect of moving in any one direction of the auxiliary device is performed. The occurrence probability of the fake effect is preferably set to a lower occurrence probability as it moves toward the auxiliary device with a higher expectation.

  In addition, when the display position of the first operation image 1051 determined in advance is in the vicinity of any one of the auxiliary devices, when the ART state (or addition) is won, with a relatively high probability, Alternatively, when the winning effect is not determined, the execution of the change effect is determined with a relatively low probability. When the display position of the first operation image 1051 is determined through the change effect, the change effect is not performed. It is preferable to set so that the degree of expectation for winning in the ART state (or addition) is higher than the case where it is determined.

<Third Modification of Second Embodiment>
Next, a third modification of the second embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.

  In the third modified example of the second embodiment, the effect using the effect button 1002d is different from the first modified example of the second embodiment described above. Further, in the first modification example of the second embodiment described above, the effect using the effect button 1002d is executed after the result confirmation effect, but in the third modification example, the last sign effect (or additional effect). Run from the start of the game. Therefore, in the third modified example, an image immediately before the battle result is determined is displayed at the start of the last game of the sign effect.

  As shown in FIG. 26, when the last game of the prelude effect is started, the display is performed regardless of the display position where the display position of the first operation image 1051 is determined in advance together with the image immediately before the battle result is determined. Is displayed at the first display position substantially in the center of the display area of the device 1008. In addition, in the display area of the display 1008, character information “Do you want to press it?” Is displayed.

  Then, when the first operation image 1051 is displayed at substantially the center of the display area, the operation of the effect button 1002d becomes valid, and if the player presses the effect button 1002d at this time, the first predetermined first is determined. An effect corresponding to the display position of the operation image 1051 is executed. For example, when the display position of the first operation image 1051 is determined in advance in the vicinity of the movable accessory 1018a, the most anticipated effect accompanying the operation of the movable accessory 1018a similar to FIG. Specific production) will be executed.

  That is, at this time, the display positions of the first operation image 1051 determined in advance have the possibility of all display positions, and the operation of the effect button 1002d is possible at the time when all the display positions are possible. Therefore, even if the display position of the first operation image 1051 is finally low in expectation, the display button 1002d can be pressed in anticipation of a display position with high expectation.

  Next, when the player stops any one of the reels 1041a to 1041c without performing the pressing operation of the effect button 1002d, the display position of the first operation image 1051 determined in advance is displayed in the display area. 26, the display position of the first operation image 1051 is a second display that is in the vicinity of the auxiliary display 1019 from the approximate center of the display area, as shown in FIG. Move to position. In addition, in the display area of the display 1008, character information “Wouldn't you press yet?” Is displayed. If the player presses the effect button 1002d at this time, an effect (specific effect) corresponding to a display position other than the approximate center of the display area of the first operation image 1051 determined in advance is executed. On the other hand, if the first operation image 1051 does not move at this point, the display position of the first operation image 1051 is determined at the approximate center of the display area, and the effect button 1002d is pressed in the state with the lowest expectation. Will be done.

  That is, when any one of the reels 1041a to 1041c is stopped and the first operation image 1051 is moved to a position near the auxiliary display 1019, compared to before the first reel is stopped. The operation of the effect button 1002d can be performed in a state of high expectation, but when the first operation image 1051 does not move, the display position of the first operation image 1051 is fixed at the approximate center of the display area. It is necessary to operate the effect button 1002d in a state where there is no possibility of the first operation image 1051 moving to the other auxiliary device side compared to before stopping the first reel.

  Next, when the player stops the second reel among the reels 1041a to 1041c without performing the pressing operation of the effect button 1002d, the display position of the first operation image 1051 determined in advance is displayed on the auxiliary display. If the position is other than the vicinity of 1019, as shown in FIG. 26C, the display position of the first operation image 1051 is the first position from the vicinity of the auxiliary display 1019 to the vicinity of the upper effect button 1002f. Move to the 2 display position. In addition, in the display area of the display device 1008, character information “Would you like to press it soon?” Is displayed. If the player presses the effect button 1002d at this point, the display position of the first operation image 1051 determined in advance corresponds to either the position near the upper effect button 1002f or the position near the movable accessory 1018a. An effect (specific effect) is executed. On the other hand, if the first operation image 1051 does not move at this time, the display position of the first operation image 1051 is determined in the vicinity of the auxiliary indicator 1019, the vicinity of the upper effect button 1002f, and the movable accessory The effect button 1002d is pressed in a state where the expectation is lower than the position near 1018a.

  That is, when the second of the reels 1041a to 1041c is stopped and the first operation image 1051 is moved to a position near the upper effect button 1002f, it is expected compared to before stopping the second reel. Although the operation of the effect button 1002d can be performed in a high state, if the first operation image 1051 does not move, the display position of the first operation image 1051 is fixed at a position near the auxiliary display 1019. Therefore, it is necessary to operate the effect button 1002d in a state where there is no possibility that the first operation image 1051 moves to the auxiliary device side that has higher expectation than before the second reel is stopped.

  Next, when the player stops the last reel among the reels 1041a to 1041c without performing the pressing operation of the effect button 1002d, the display position of the first operation image 1051 determined in advance is the movable accessory 1018a. 26 (d), the display position of the first operation image 1051 is the second position that is the position near the movable accessory 1018a from the position near the upper effect button 1002f. Move to the display position. In addition, in the display area of the display device 1008, character information “Push!” Is displayed. If the player presses the effect button 1002d at this time, an effect (specific effect) in which the display position of the first operation image 1051 corresponds to the position near the movable accessory 1018a is determined and executed. On the other hand, if the first operation image 1051 does not move at this time, the display position of the first operation image 1051 is determined in the vicinity of the upper effect button 1002f, and is expected more than the vicinity of the movable accessory 1018a. The press operation of the effect button 1002d is performed in a low state.

  That is, when the first operation image 1051 moves to a position in the vicinity of the movable accessory 1018a when the last reel among the reels 1041a to 1041c is stopped, the degree of expectation is higher than that before the last reel is stopped. In the high state, the operation of the effect button 1002d can be performed, but when the first operation image 1051 does not move, the display position of the first operation image 1051 is determined at a position near the upper effect button 1002f. It is necessary to operate the effect button 1002d in a state where there is no possibility that the first operation image 1051 moves to the movable accessory 1018a side having the highest expectation compared to before stopping the last reel.

  As described above, in the third modification of the second embodiment, the main control unit 1010 and the sub control unit 1020 as operation image control means display the first operation image 1051 as the operation image at the second display position. In this case, based on the operation of the effect button 1002d as the operation means, a specific effect display (specific effect) related to the auxiliary device can be executed, and the main control unit 1010 and the sub control unit as the display position control means When the first operation image 1051 is determined to be changed to the second display position in advance 1020, the effect button is displayed even before the first operation image 1051 is changed to the second display position. Based on the operation of 1002d, a specific effect display (specific effect) is executed.

Accordingly, the first operation image 1051 can be moved to a display position with a high expectation level, and the player can press the effect button 1002d at any position during the movement. When there is a possibility of moving to a higher display position, there is a possibility that the presentation button 1002d may be pressed or the display position with a low expectation level may be determined, but the presentation button 1002d is pressed. The player can select whether or not to perform the pressing operation of the effect button 1002d after the display position with a relatively high expectation is determined without performing the operation, and execute the effect according to the player's preference. Is possible.
It should be noted that the effects shown in the third modification may be executed in all the last games of the sign effects, or may be executed with a predetermined probability. In addition, when executing with a predetermined probability, when the ART state (or addition) is won, it may be executed with a higher probability than when not winning.

<Fourth Modification of Second Embodiment>
Next, a fourth modification of the second embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.

  In the above-described first modification of the second embodiment, the upper effect button 1002f, the auxiliary display 1019, and the movable accessory 1018a are disposed around the display 1008. However, in the fourth modification, As shown in FIG. 27, the auxiliary accessory 1019 is not provided, and a movable accessory 1018a is disposed on the upper right of the display 1008.

Also in the fourth modified example, as described with reference to FIG. 22 above, when an effect accompanied by the operation of the upper effect button 1002f is performed, the second operation image 1051 is located in the vicinity of the upper effect button 1002f. It will be displayed at the display position.
Then, when the effect button 1002d is operated, as shown in FIG. 27A, the first operation image 1051 is erased, and the second operation image 1053 is displayed instead to prompt the operation of the upper effect button 1002f. Notification is performed.

Thereafter, when the upper effect button 1002f is operated, if the ART state (or addition) is selected, as shown in FIG. 27 (b), the movable effector is disposed above the upper effect button 1002f. The accessory 1018a is converted to the second state, and the predetermined part of the movable accessory 1018a moves to a position where it overlaps the second operation image 1053.
In addition, as shown in FIG. 27 (c), in response to the conversion of the movable accessory 1018a to the second state, the second operation image 1053 is deleted on the display device 1008, and the victory image 1055 is displayed instead. The
Then, after the predetermined time has elapsed, as shown in FIG. 27D, a third character image 1057 including character information of “ART confirmation” (“or addition confirmation”) is displayed and the result is notified.

On the other hand, when the ART state (or addition) has not been won, as described in FIG. 22, when the upper effect button 1002f is operated, the second operation image 1053 disappears and the movable accessory 1018a is the first. The state is maintained, and a defeat image 1056 is displayed as a battle result.
Then, after a predetermined time elapses, a fourth character image 1058 including character information “failure” is displayed and the result is notified.

  As described above, in the fourth modified example of the second embodiment, the upper effect button 1002f and the movable accessory 1018a are arranged in the vicinity of the display 1008 so as to be the main operation image control means. The control unit 1010 and the sub-control unit 1020 can display the second operation image 1053 as the operation image at a position near the upper effect button 1002f and the movable accessory 1018a on the display device 1008, and the upper effect button as the operation means. Based on the operation of 1002f, notification about grant of a privilege is performed with the conversion of the movable accessory 1018a to the second state.

Therefore, since it is notified that a privilege is granted together with the conversion of the movable accessory 1018a to the second state, the grant of the privilege is notified in a more innovative manner, and it becomes possible to further enhance the interest of the game. .
In addition, since the upper effect button 1002f and the movable accessory 1018a are disposed in the vicinity, the operation of the movable accessory 1018a is performed near the player's hand to operate, so that a more impactful notification mode can be provided. Can be realized.

As described above, the slot machine 1001 according to the first to fourth modifications of the second embodiment has the following characteristics.
In a gaming machine (slot machine 1001) provided with display means (display device 1008) capable of displaying a plurality of information and displaying effects related to the provision of a privilege (ART state) advantageous to the player on the display means A lottery means (main control unit 1010) for lottering whether to grant a privilege, an effect control means (main control unit 1010 and sub-control unit 1020) capable of controlling effects based on a lottery result by the lottery means, An operation means (effect button 1002d) that can be operated by the player and an auxiliary device (upper effect button 1002f) that is arranged around the display means and can assist the effect are provided. The auxiliary device is operated by the player. Specific operation means (upper effect button 1002f) that can be provided separately from the operation means, and the effect control means is an operation screen that prompts the operation means to operate during the execution of the effect. Operation image control means (main control unit 1010 and sub-control) capable of displaying (first operation image 1051) and displaying predetermined information (for example, winning image 1055) related to the provision of a privilege based on the operation of the operation means. Unit 1020), and the operation image control means can control the display position of the operation image in the display area of the display means based on the lottery result by the lottery means (main control part 1010 and sub-control part 1020). The display position control means can display the operation image at the first display position and the second display position that is closer to the auxiliary device than the first display position, and the lottery result by the lottery means However, in the case of giving a privilege, the operation image is displayed at the second display position with a higher probability than in the case of not giving a privilege.

  Accordingly, the degree of expectation for the provision of the privilege changes according to the display mode in which the operation image is displayed in the display area of the display device 1008, and the interest can be improved.

Moreover, the production related to the auxiliary device can be executed, and the interest can be improved. Further, the degree of expectation for the provision of the privilege can be made more varied, and the player's sense of expectation can be enhanced.
Further, since the operation image is displayed at the second display position that is closer to the specific operation means than the first display position, the relevance between the display position of the operation image and the specific operation means can be enhanced. In addition, it is possible to reliably notify the user to operate the specific operation means, and to increase the player's expectation.

  Further, the display position control means (main control unit 1010 and sub control unit 1020) performs a change effect that can change the operation image displayed at the first display position to the second display position, and the operation image control means. When the operation image is displayed at the second display position, the main control unit 1010 and the sub control unit 1020 can execute a specific effect related to the auxiliary device based on the operation of the operation unit. When the control means determines to change the operation image to the second display position in advance, even before the operation image is changed to the second display position, based on the operation of the operation means, It is characterized by executing a specific performance.

  Therefore, the operation means may be operated in the hope that the operation image is changed to the second display position before the operation image is changed to the second display position. Alternatively, after the operation image is changed to the second display position, the operation means may be operated with peace of mind, and the operation means can be operated at a time according to the player's preference, thereby enhancing the interest. Is possible.

  Further, the auxiliary device includes a movable accessory (1018a) that can be converted into a non-operating state and an operating state in which a predetermined portion is a position in front of the display area of the display unit. A first operation image (1051) that prompts the user to operate the button 1002d) and a second operation image (1053) that prompts the user to operate the specific operation means (upper effect button 1002f). The sub-control unit 1020) is characterized in that it displays predetermined information related to the provision of a privilege according to the conversion of the movable combination based on the operation of the specific operation means.

Therefore, it is possible to further enhance the interest of the production by the display means and the movable accessory. In addition, since the movable combination is converted into the operating state by the operation of the specific operation means, the relationship between the display position of the operation image and the movable combination can be enhanced, and a more interesting production can be achieved. It becomes possible to raise the expectation of the person.
As described above, the slot machine 1001 of the second embodiment is realized.

10: Slot machine 14, 14a-14c: Navi lamp 15, 15a-15c: Stop button 16: Advantageous section lamp 20, 20a-20c: Reel 24: Setting button 25: Main control board 25a, 26a: Storage unit 25b, 26b : Control unit 26: Sub-control board 31: Internal lottery table 32: Dividend table 33: Advantageous zone shift lottery table 34: Stay game number lottery table 35: Stay game number lottery table 36: Short lottery table 37: 1G consecutive lottery table

In order to solve the above-described problem, the gaming machine of the present invention displays a variation in a manner based on a determination result that can be determined as to whether or not to give a game medium, and a determination result by the determination device. The display unit capable of stopping and displaying the identification information, a stop operation unit for stopping and displaying the identification information variably displayed on the display unit, and the determination result by the determination unit is a specific determination result, And when the operation mode to the said stop operation means is a specific operation mode, the stop display control means which can perform control which stops and displays identification information by a specific mode, and the aspect of the identification information stopped-displayed on the said display means If There is the particular embodiments, if the the grant means capable of imparting game value to the player, the determination result by the determining means is the specific determination result concerning the specific operation mode And output means capable of outputting specified information is that information, the first game condition, and a second game state, among the plurality of game states including a third gaming state, a controllable either game state A game state control means , a normal section that is a section in which the specific information is not output, and an advantageous section that is a section in which the specific information can be output, and a section control means that can be controlled in any one of the sections. The section control means controls the normal section in the first gaming state, controls the advantageous section in the second gaming state and the third gaming state, and the output means controls the first gaming state. In the state and the second gaming state, when the determination result by the determination means is the specific determination result, the specific information is not output, and in the third gaming state, the determination result by the determination means is the specific determination result. so When the second gaming state and the third gaming state are completed, the gaming state control means can shift to the first gaming state when the specific information can be output, In the second gaming state, the probability that the second gaming state is completed in a short period of time is higher in the case of the special determination result than in the case where the determination result by the determination unit is the predetermined determination result. The second gaming state can be controlled .

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A determination means capable of determining whether or not to grant a game medium;
In a mode based on the determination result by the determination unit, a display unit capable of stopping and displaying the identification information that is variably displayed;
A stop operation means for stopping and displaying the identification information variably displayed on the display means;
A stop display control means capable of executing control to stop and display identification information in a specific mode when the determination result by the determination unit is a specific determination result and the operation mode to the stop operation unit is a specific operation mode; ,
When the aspect of the identification information stopped and displayed on the display means is the specific aspect, a first giving means capable of giving a game medium to the player;
When the determination result by the determination means is the specific determination result, output means capable of outputting specific information that is information related to the specific operation mode;
A gaming state control means capable of controlling to any one of a plurality of gaming states including a first gaming state and a second gaming state including a specific gaming state and a special gaming state;
Second giving means capable of giving a specific value for continuing the second gaming state;
Storage means capable of storing the specific value given to the second grant means;
Counting means capable of counting the number of games in an advantageous period including a period controlled in the second gaming state;
An erasing unit capable of erasing the specific value stored in the storage unit based on the fact that the number of games counted by the counting unit reaches the specific number in the second gaming state;
With
The output means includes
In the specific gaming state, the specific information can be output,
The gaming state control means includes
In the second gaming state, based on the fact that the number of games counted by the counting means reaches a specific number of times, it is possible to execute control for shifting to the first gaming state,
The gaming machine can be controlled such that a probability of shifting from the first gaming state to the specific gaming state is higher than a probability of shifting from the special gaming state to the specific gaming state. A determination means capable of determining whether or not to grant a game medium;
In a mode based on the determination result by the determination unit, a display unit capable of stopping and displaying the identification information that is variably displayed;
A stop operation means for stopping and displaying the identification information variably displayed on the display means;
A stop display control means capable of executing control to stop and display identification information in a specific mode when the determination result by the determination unit is a specific determination result and the operation mode to the stop operation unit is a specific operation mode; ,
When the aspect of the identification information stopped and displayed on the display means is the specific aspect, a first giving means capable of giving a game medium to the player;
When the determination result by the determination means is the specific determination result, output means capable of outputting specific information that is information related to the specific operation mode;
A gaming state control means capable of controlling to any one of a plurality of gaming states including a first gaming state and a second gaming state including a specific gaming state and a special gaming state;
Second giving means capable of giving a specific value for continuing the second gaming state;
Storage means capable of storing the specific value given to the second grant means;
Counting means capable of counting the number of game media acquired in an advantageous period including a period controlled by the second gaming state;
An erasing unit capable of erasing a specific value stored in the storage unit based on the fact that the number of game media counted by the counting unit reaches a specific number in the second gaming state;
With
The output means includes
In the specific gaming state, the specific information can be output,
The gaming state control means includes
In the second gaming state, based on the fact that the number of gaming media counted by the counting means reaches a specific number, it is possible to execute control for shifting to the first gaming state,
The gaming machine can be controlled such that the probability of shifting from the first gaming state to the specific gaming state is higher than the probability of shifting from the special gaming state to the specific gaming state. Update control means capable of executing control to update the specific value stored in the storage means in accordance with the progress of the game in the second gaming state;
The gaming state control means includes
In the second gaming state, the first game is executed based on the fact that the specific value stored in the storage means has reached the end value by executing the control for updating the specific value by the update control means. The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2, wherein control for shifting to a state is executable. In the special gaming state, comprising a determining means capable of determining any numerical value from a plurality of types of numerical values,
The update control means includes
4. The gaming machine according to claim 3, wherein in the special gaming state, control for updating a numerical value determined by the determination unit from a specific value stored in the storage unit can be executed. 5. The gaming state control means includes
2. The control can be performed such that a probability of shifting from the first gaming state to the specific gaming state is higher than a probability of shifting from the first gaming state to the special gaming state. The gaming machine according to any one of -4. The gaming state control means includes
The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein control is performed so as not to shift from the special gaming state to the specific gaming state. The output means includes
The said specific information is not output when the determination result by the said determination means is the said specific determination result in the said 1st game state and the said special game state. Game machines.

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