JP2021049147A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine capable of improving a game amusement related to shift of a performance state.SOLUTION: A game machine is configured so that, when a shift condition is established and reception absence control is performed, and when a stage shifts to any of a plurality of kinds of stages from a stage B (daytime), a ratio of control to a CZ being advantageous to a player is higher than when reception presence control is performed when the shift condition is established and the stage shifts to any of the plurality of kinds of stages from the stage B (daytime). In addition, when the reception absence control is performed when the shift condition is established and the stage shifts to a stage C from any of the plurality of kinds of stages, a ratio of control to the CZ being advantageous to the player is higher than when the reception presence control is performed when the shift condition is established and the stage shifts to the stage C from any of the plurality of kinds of stages.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 10

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine that plays a game.

As a game machine, it is provided with a variable display unit capable of variablely displaying a plurality of types of identification information that can be identified by each, and after variable display of the variable display unit, the display result is derived by stopping the variable display of the variable display unit. , There is a slot machine in which a prize can be generated according to the display result.

Further, as a gaming machine, a gaming ball, which is a gaming medium, is launched into a gaming area by a launching device, and when the gaming ball wins a prize in a winning area such as a winning opening provided in the gaming area, a gaming value is given to the player. There is a pachinko game machine.

Among such game machines that can move between a plurality of types of stages, there is a game machine that requires a player's operation when moving from a special stage to another stage (for example, Patent Document 1).

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2013-94576

In the above-mentioned game machine, there is still room for improvement in improving the interest of the game with respect to the transition of the stage-like production state.

The present invention has been devised in view of such circumstances, and is to provide a gaming machine capable of improving the interest of the game regarding the transition of the production state.

(1) A gaming machine that plays a game (for example, a slot machine 1, a pachinko gaming machine).
An effect state transition means (for example, a sub-control unit) capable of transferring an effect state to one of a plurality of types of effect states (for example, a stage) based on the establishment of a transition condition (for example, reaching the stage transition G number). (Processing to control the stage by 91) and
When the transition condition is satisfied, there is no reception control (for example, FIG. 10 (b2)) that controls not to accept a specific confirmation operation (for example, button operation) for confirming the player's intention regarding the transition of the effect state. , Reception control means (for example, reception control by the sub control unit 91) that can execute reception control (for example, FIG. 10A2) that controls reception of the specific confirmation operation when the transition condition is satisfied. Processing), and equipped with
When the transition condition is satisfied, the reception non-control is performed and the effect state shifts from the specific effect state (for example, stage B (daytime)) to any of the plurality of types of effect states. An advantageous state (for example,) that is more advantageous to the player than when the reception control is performed when the transition condition is satisfied and the effect state shifts from the specific effect state to one of the plurality of types of effect states. , CZ) is high (for example, FIGS. 10 (a1) to (b3)).
(2) A gaming machine that plays a game (for example, a slot machine 1, a pachinko gaming machine).
An effect state transition means (for example, a sub-control unit) capable of transferring an effect state to one of a plurality of types of effect states (for example, a stage) based on the establishment of a transition condition (for example, reaching the stage transition G number). (Processing to control the stage by 91) and
When the transition condition is satisfied, there is no reception control (for example, FIG. 10 (b2)) that controls not to accept a specific confirmation operation (for example, button operation) for confirming the player's intention regarding the transition of the effect state. , Reception control means (for example, reception control by the sub control unit 91) that can execute reception control (for example, FIG. 10A2) that controls reception of the specific confirmation operation when the transition condition is satisfied. Processing), and equipped with
When the transition condition is satisfied, the reception non-control is performed and the effect state shifts from any one of the plurality of types of effect states to the special effect state (for example, stage C), the transition condition is changed. An advantageous state (for example, CZ) that is more advantageous to the player than when the reception presence control is performed when the reception is established and the production state shifts from any one of the plurality of types of production states to the special production state. (For example, FIGS. 10 (a1) to (b3)).

It is a front view of the slot machine which concerns on 1st Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the symbol arrangement of each reel. It is a figure for demonstrating the transition of a game state. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of a slot machine. It is a figure for demonstrating the type of a winning combination, the symbol combination of a winning combination, and the giving at the time of winning. It is a figure for demonstrating the combination of the winning combination read out as the lottery target combination for each game state. It is a figure for demonstrating the reel control at the time of winning a push order combination. It is a figure for demonstrating various stages. It is a figure for demonstrating the state and a stage in an advantageous section normal. It is a figure for demonstrating the reception control at the time of a stage transition. It is a figure for demonstrating an example of the production at the time of transitioning from a daytime stage to a daytime stage. It is a figure for demonstrating an example of the production at the time of transitioning from a day stage to a night stage or a stage C. It is a figure for demonstrating an example of the production at the time of development from a stage C to a battle production. It is a figure for demonstrating the application example to a pachinko game machine.

As a gaming machine according to the present embodiment, a slot machine will be described based on the following examples.

[Slot machine configuration]
FIG. 1 is a front view of the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment. As shown in FIG. 1, the slot machine 1 includes a front door 1b rotatably and pivotally supported at a side end of a housing 1a having a front opening. Inside the slot machine 1, reels 2L, 2C, 2R (hereinafter, left reel, middle reel, right reel) in which a plurality of types of symbols that can be distinguished from each other are arranged in the same number in a predetermined order are arranged in the horizontal direction. Three consecutive symbols among the symbols arranged on the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are arranged side by side in the upper, middle, lower, and lower three stages in the see-through window 3 provided in the substantially center of the front of the slot machine 1. It is displayed and arranged so that it can be seen from the player side.

In the present embodiment, a configuration using three reels is illustrated, but a configuration using only one reel, a configuration using two reels, and a configuration using four or more reels are also possible. Good. Further, in the present embodiment, the variable display unit is configured to variably display the symbol displayed on the perspective window 3 by rotating the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, but the variable display unit is not limited to the reel, and for example, a plurality of symbols are displayed on the outer peripheral surface. The symbol may be changed and displayed by moving the belt on which the symbol is arranged. Further, in the present embodiment, the variable display unit is configured by a physical reel, but the variable display unit may be configured by an image display device such as a liquid crystal display.

On the front of the slot machine 1, as shown in FIG. 1, a medal insertion section 4 into which medals can be inserted, a medal payout exit 9 from which medals are paid out, and credits (the number of medals stored as a player-owned game value) ) Is used to set the maximum bet number among the specified number of medals (3 in the present embodiment) determined according to the gaming state within that range, the MAXBET switch 6, and the game. Stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R (hereinafter, left stop switch, middle stop switch, right stop switch) operated when stopping the rotation of the start switch 7, reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, which are operated when starting ), And a production switch 56 operated by the player at the time of production is provided so as to be operable by the player.

In the following, the operation for the start switch 7 (for example, the operation for manually pressing the start switch 7) is the "start operation" or the "start operation", and the operation for the stop switch for stopping the rotation of the first reel (for example, the operation for stopping the rotation of the first reel). For example, the operation of manually pressing the stop switch) is the "first stop operation", and the operation of the stop switch for stopping the rotation of the second reel (for example, the operation of manually pressing the stop switch) is the "second operation". The "stop operation" and the operation on the stop switch for stopping the rotation of the third reel (for example, the operation of manually pressing the stop switch) are also referred to as the "third stop operation".

Further, the first stop operation, the second stop operation, and the third stop operation are also collectively referred to as "stop operation". Further, the release of the pressing on the first stop switch (first stop operation) (for example, releasing the hand from the stop switch) is "released from the first stop", and the pressing on the second stop switch (second stop) is performed. The release of the operation) (that is, releasing the hand from the stop switch) is the "second stop release", and the pressing of the third stop switch (the third stop operation) is released (that is, the stop switch). (Release your hand from) is also referred to as "third stop release". Further, stopping the reel by the first stop operation is "first stop", stopping the reel by the second stop operation is "second stop", and stopping the reel by the third stop operation is the third stop. Also called.

In front of the slot machine 1, side lamps 27 composed of a plurality of LEDs are provided next to the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R. Further, in the vicinity of the reels 2L, 2C and 2R, the reels are provided corresponding to the reels 2L, 2C and 2R, and the reels 2L, 2C and 2R are irradiated with light from the back side or the side of the reels. Backlights 28L, 28C, 28C (hereinafter, also simply referred to as "reel backlight 28") are provided. Further, above the liquid crystal display 51, speakers 53 and 54 for outputting sound are provided.

On the front of the slot machine 1, as shown in FIG. 1, a credit display 11 that displays the number of medals stored as credits, the number of medals paid out due to the occurrence of a prize, and the contents when an error occurs are shown. Game auxiliary display 12 that displays an error code, etc., 1BETLED14 that notifies by lighting that the number of bets is set to 1, 2BETLED15 that notifies by lighting that the number of bets is set to 2, and 3 settings to the number of bets. 3BETLED16 that notifies by lighting that the game is being inserted, insertion request LED17 that notifies by lighting that a medal can be inserted, and start effective LED18 that notifies by lighting that the game start operation by operating the start switch 7 is effective. The game display unit 13 is provided with an advantageous section LED 19 for notifying by lighting that the advantageous section is controlled to be described later, and a replay LED 20 for notifying by lighting that the replay game is in progress.

Inside the slot machine 1, a main control unit 41 is provided that controls the progress of the game and outputs various commands according to the progress of the game. The main control unit 41 includes a main CPU 41a that performs various controls related to the progress of the game, and a RAM 41c that stores various data related to the progress of the game. The main control unit 41 detects the operation of the MAXBET switch 6, the start switch 7, the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R, etc., and the insertion of medals into the medal insertion unit 4, and the reels 2L, 2C correspond to the detected operation. , 2R rotation / stop and lighting / extinguishing of each LED on the game display unit 13 are performed to control the progress of the game.

Inside the slot machine 1, a sub control unit 91 that controls the effect in response to a command from the main control unit 41 is provided. The sub control unit 91 includes a sub CPU 91a that performs various controls related to the effect, and a RAM 91c that stores various data related to the effect. Based on the command from the main control unit 41, the sub control unit 91 displays an image on the liquid crystal display 51, outputs sounds from the speakers 53 and 54, and turns on / off the side lamp 27 and the reel backlight 28. Control. The effect data used for the image display of the liquid crystal display 51 and the sound output of the speakers 53 and 54 is stored in the RAM 91c. Further, the sub control unit 91 detects an operation on the effect switch 56, and controls the image display on the liquid crystal display 51 and the sound output from the speakers 53 and 54 according to the detected operation.

When playing a game on the slot machine 1, the player inserts medals into the medal insertion unit 4 or operates the MAXBET switch 6 to set a predetermined number of bets. As a result, the winning line LN becomes valid, the operation to the start switch 7 becomes valid, and the game can be started. The winning line LN is a line for determining whether or not the combination of symbols on the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R displayed on the perspective window 3 matches the combination of winning symbols. In the present embodiment, only the winning line LN set across the symbols arranged horizontally in the middle stage of the reel 2L, the middle stage of the reel 2C, and the middle stage of the reel 2R, that is, the middle stage is defined as the winning line. , A plurality of winning lines may be provided. In addition, an invalid line may be provided to make it easier to recognize that the combination of symbols constituting the winning line is aligned with the winning line LN.

When the start switch 7 is operated while the game can be started, the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R rotate. At this time, an internal lottery is performed by the main control unit 41. The internal lottery is a process of determining a symbol combination (display result combination) that is allowed to be derived. The fact that the symbol combination is allowed to be derived by the internal lottery is also said to have won the role corresponding to the symbol combination.

When the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are operated, the rotation of the reel corresponding to the operated stop switch is stopped. As a result, the symbol combination is derived and displayed on the perspective window 3. When the symbol combination that matches the symbol combination of the winning combination is stopped on the winning line LN, the winning combination corresponding to the winning combination is generated.

In the reel stop control, the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R corresponding to the operation is performed within the maximum stop delay time (190 ms (milliseconds) in the present embodiment) from the time when the operation is performed for each stop switch. Control to stop is performed. Reels 2L, 2C, 2R are rotated 80 times per minute, and 80 (rotation) x 21 (number of symbol frames per reel, for example, 21 frames) = 1680 frames of symbols are changed, so a predetermined maximum Until the stop delay time (190 ms) elapses, a maximum of four frames of symbols can be drawn in. That is, in the stop control, one symbol from the symbol displayed when the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are operated and the symbol up to 4 frames ahead, for a total of 5 frames (pull-in range). Can be selected and led to the reels 2L, 2R, and 2R.

The winning combination includes a special role (bonus), a small role, and a replaying role. The special role (bonus) is a role in which the gaming state is controlled to a bonus state in which the probability of winning a small role is higher than that in the non-bonus state by winning a prize. Special roles (bonuses) include first-class special features such as RB (regular bonus) and BB (big bonus), and second-class special features such as CB (challenge bonus). In the present embodiment, a CB is provided as a special role. A small role is a role in which a medal is awarded by winning a prize. The replay role is a role in which the next game can be started without consuming the medals owned by the player by winning a prize.

In order for each winning combination determined according to the game state to be won, it is necessary to win the internal lottery and set the winning flag of the winning combination. The internal lottery is performed before the display results of all reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are derived (specifically, the start switch 7) whether or not the main control unit 41 allows the above-mentioned winning of each winning combination. Is determined by using a random number (at the time of detection).

Of the winning flags for each combination, the winning flags for the small combination and the replaying combination are valid only in the game in which the flag is set, and are invalid in the next game, but the winning flag for the special combination is It is valid until the combinations of the allowed combinations are complete by the flag, and is invalid in the game in which the combinations of the allowed combinations are complete. That is, once the winning flag of a special combination is won, even if the combination of combinations allowed by the flag cannot be aligned, the winning flag is not invalidated and is carried over to the next game. ing.

Further, in the internal lottery, when the stop operation is performed in a predetermined operation mode (for example, operation order, operation timing), it is more advantageous than when the stop operation is performed in another operation mode. And replaying roles (hereinafter, also referred to as "pushing order roles") can be won. The push order combination includes, for example, a combination that is more advantageous than the stop mode in which the stop operation is performed in a predetermined operation mode and the stop operation is performed in another operation mode. Includes a combination in which, when the stop operation is performed in a predetermined operation mode, the rate of stopping the advantageous stop mode is higher than that in the case where the stop operation is performed in another operation mode. Further, the advantageous stop mode includes not only a stop mode accompanied by the awarding of medals, but also a stop mode accompanied by a transition to an advantageous gaming state, a stop mode in which a transition to an unfavorable gaming state is avoided, and the like.

The main control unit 41 performs an advantageous section transition lottery to determine whether or not to control the advantageous section when a predetermined lottery condition predetermined in the normal section (hereinafter, also referred to as “normal section normal”) is satisfied. Then, by winning the advantageous section transition lottery (hereinafter, also referred to as "advantageous section winning"), control of the advantageous section is started. The advantageous section is a section in which navigation information corresponding to the operation mode of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R can be notified. On the other hand, the normal section is a section in which the navigation information corresponding to the operation mode of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R cannot be notified.

The main control unit 41 can execute a navigation system for notifying the operation mode of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R, which is advantageous for the player when the push order combination is won by the internal lottery. Specifically, the main control unit 41 notifies the operation mode of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R, which is advantageous for the player according to the internal lottery result, as navigation information by the lighting mode of the game auxiliary display 12. It is possible to control the assist time (AT), which is the notification period during which the notification can be executed.

In the advantageous section, the main control unit 41 executes the navigation notification by controlling the AT when the push order combination is won, and the operation mode of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R which is advantageous for the player ( For example, the operation sequence, operation timing, etc.) are notified using the game auxiliary display 12, and a command that can specify an operation mode that is advantageous to the player is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91 to provide navigation information. As a result, a navigation effect is executed in which the operation mode is notified by using a liquid crystal display 51 or the like.

The push order combination includes a push order bell (6 choice bells) in which the bell wins when the player's operation mode matches the operation mode corresponding to the winning push order combination (hereinafter, also referred to as "correct answer procedure"). , The push order lip in which the replay wins when the operation mode of the player matches the operation mode corresponding to the winning push order combination is included. In the following, the navigation that can be performed in the game in which the push order bell is won is also referred to as a bell navigation.

By operating the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R in the correct procedure according to the bell navigation, the player can win the winning combination among the winning combination included in the push order bell, whichever has the most medals paid out. Alternatively, the player can operate the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R in the correct procedure according to the bell navigation to win a winning combination among the winning combination included in the push order bell, which is unlikely to miss the winning combination. Of the winning combinations included in the push order bell, the winning combination that can be won when the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated in the correct answer procedure is the "leading role", and the stop switch 8L, which is different from the correct answer procedure, is the winning combination. The winning combination when the 8C and 8R are operated is also referred to as a "secondary role".

By operating the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R in the operation mode notified by the navigation notification and the navigation effect, the leading role included in the push order winning in the internal lottery can be surely won. It has become. Further, in the control of the advantageous section, the advantageous section LED 19 can be turned on to notify that the advantageous section is being controlled.

[Transition of game state]
FIG. 3 is a diagram for explaining the transition of the gaming state. As shown in FIG. 3, the gaming state controlled by the liquid crystal display 51 includes non-internal and internal.

Inside, the game can proceed and the medal payout rate based on a predetermined design value is guaranteed. In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, most of the games are played by the player inside.

On the other hand, in the non-internal state, the player does not play the game, or even if the player plays the game, the time is extremely short. In the non-internal, when the CB is won and the winning of the CB is missed, the game state shifts to the internal from the next game. That is, the inside is in a state where the winning of CB is carried over. Once the gaming state is controlled internally, the carried-over CB is rarely won, and if any, has an extremely low probability.

In the example shown in FIG. 3, the illustration of the CB is omitted as the game state, but if the CB is won in the non-internal or internal, the game is played from the non-internal or the internal to the CB. The state shifts. In this case, the CB ends in about one game, and the game state shifts to the non-internal state again.

The state in the interior includes a normal section and an advantageous section. As described above, the advantageous section is a section in which navigation information corresponding to the operation mode of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R can be notified. On the other hand, the normal section is a section in which the navigation information corresponding to the operation mode of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R cannot be notified. In the normal section, when the winning (advantageous section winning) is won in the advantageous section transition lottery, the state is controlled to the advantageous section.

The state in the advantageous section includes normal time (hereinafter, also referred to as “advantageous section normal”), CZ (hereinafter, also referred to as “advantageous section CZ”) and AT (hereinafter, also referred to as “advantageous section AT”). Advantageous section Normally, navigation can be executed. The advantageous section CZ is a state in which the execution probability of navigation is higher than that of the normal advantageous section. The advantageous section AT is in a state in which the execution probability of navigation is higher than that of the advantageous section CZ. In the present embodiment, the execution probability of the navigation in the advantageous section normal is 0%, but the navigation may be executed with a predetermined probability.

Further, the net increase per game that can be acquired by the player in the advantageous section AT is larger than the net increase per game that can be acquired by the player in the advantageous section CZ. Further, the net increase per game that can be obtained by the player in the advantageous section CZ is larger than the net increase per game that can be obtained by the player during the advantageous section normal or the normal section normal. The net increase per game (hereinafter, also referred to as "1G net increase") is the number obtained by subtracting the number of medals used for setting the number of bets per game from the number of medals paid out per game. ..

The net increase in a predetermined state (normal section normal or advantageous section normal or advantageous section CZ or advantageous section AT) is a medal paid out in a predetermined state (normal section normal or advantageous section normal or advantageous section CZ or advantageous section AT). Is the number obtained by subtracting the total number of medals used for setting the number of medals in the predetermined state (normal section normal, advantageous section normal, advantageous section CZ, advantageous section AT).

Normal section Normal and advantageous section In both normal and advantageous sections, medals are decreasing. In the advantageous section AT and the advantageous section CZ, medals are increasing. The advantageous section AT and the advantageous section CZ are in a state more advantageous to the player than the normal section normal and the advantageous section normal. Specifically, in the present embodiment, the 1G net increase is designed to be -1 in the normal section normal and the advantageous section normal, and the 1G net increase is designed to be 1 in the advantageous section CZ. , In the advantageous section AT, the 1G net increase is designed to be eight.

That is, the ball ejection rate in the normal section normal or the advantageous section normal is smaller than 1, and the ball ejection rate in the advantageous section CZ or the advantageous section AT is larger than 1. In addition, the payout rate is the same between the normal section normal and the advantageous section normal. Here, the payout rate is the ratio of the total number of medals to be paid out to the total number of medals used to set the number of bets during the period controlled to a certain state.

The advantageous section CZ has a higher probability of being controlled to the advantageous section AT than the normal advantageous section, and is located on an intermediate route from the normal advantageous section to being controlled by the advantageous section AT. That is, the advantageous section CZ is a ball ejection state that is more advantageous than the advantageous section normal. Advantageous section Winning in which the state is controlled from normal to advantageous section CZ is also referred to as "CZ winning".

The control to the advantageous section CZ is managed by, for example, the number of games, and the advantageous section CZ ends on the condition that the number of games digested in the advantageous section CZ reaches a predetermined upper limit number of games. ..

The advantageous section AT is in a state where it can be controlled from both the advantageous section normal and the advantageous section CZ. The winning in which the state is controlled from the advantageous section normal or the advantageous section CZ to the advantageous section AT is also referred to as "AT winning".

The control to the advantageous section AT is managed by, for example, the number of games, and the advantageous section AT ends on the condition that the number of games digested during the advantageous section AT reaches a predetermined upper limit number of games. .. The advantageous section AT is not limited to those managed by the number of games, and the number of times the navigation is executed reaches a predetermined maximum number of times, and the number of times the leading role is won at the time of winning the push order is a predetermined maximum number of times. It may be managed based on other conditions such as reaching the above, and the number of payouts and the net increase number reaching a predetermined upper limit.

In the normal section, when the advantageous section transition lottery is won (advantageous section winning), the advantageous section is normally controlled. In the present embodiment, the number of games staying in the normal section is designed to be about 1 game (for example, the winning probability in the advantageous section transition lottery is designed to be 90% or more). By doing so, in most cases, the advantageous section is won in the first game in which the control to the normal section is started, and the control is performed again in the advantageous section (normal section in the advantageous section) from the next game.

Advantageous section Normally, when AT is won, it is controlled to the advantageous section AT (AT). Advantageous section Normally, when CZ is won, it is controlled to the advantageous section CZ (CZ). In the advantageous section CZ, if the AT is won, it is controlled to the advantageous section AT. When the advantageous section AT ends, it is controlled to the advantageous section CZ. When the advantageous section CZ ends without winning the AT, the advantageous section is normally controlled.

When the limiter condition is satisfied or an arbitrary end condition is satisfied in the ball ejection state in the advantageous section, the state is normally controlled from the ball ejection state in the advantageous section. Specifically, in the ball ejection state during the advantageous section, when the total number of digested games (number of advantageous sections G) updated based on the progress of the game reaches a predetermined upper limit G number (for example, 1500 G). , The advantageous section ends, and the ball ejection state is normally controlled.

The number of advantageous sections G is counted by the number of advantageous sections G counter stored in the RAM 41c. Alternatively, in the ball ejection state during the advantageous section, the advantageous section ends when the total number of net increases in the advantageous section, which is updated based on the progress of the game, reaches a predetermined upper limit number (for example, 2400). , The ball ejection state is normally controlled. The net increase number in the advantageous section is counted by the net increase number counter stored in the RAM 41c.

When the state is normally controlled from the ball ejection state in the advantageous section, the total value of the number of digested games and the net increase number counted in the ball ejection state in the advantageous section, and the points that can be obtained during the game are also initialized. Will be done.

Further, for example, the arbitrary end condition includes that the predetermined end condition is satisfied without winning the CZ, and that the predetermined end condition is satisfied without winning the AT in the advantageous section CZ. .. Further, the end condition of AT may be satisfied in the advantageous section AT.

In the advantageous section AT, when the special zone is won, it may be controlled to the advantageous section special zone (also referred to as "additional special zone") in which the ratio of the number of AT games is increased. .. The advantageous section special zone is in a state more advantageous than any of the advantageous section usually, the advantageous section CZ, and the advantageous section AT.

FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a slot machine. As shown in FIG. 4, the slot machine 1 has a game control board 40 that controls the progress of the game and outputs various commands according to the progress of the game, and an effect control board that controls a predetermined effect according to the command. It includes 90, a power supply board 101 that generates a driving power source for electric components, and an external output board 1000 that outputs a signal according to the progress of a game to the outside.

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

The game control board 40 is equipped with a circuit configuration (exemplified in the game control board 40 of FIG. 4) such as a main control unit 41. The main control unit 41 performs processing related to the progress of the game, and directly or indirectly controls the configuration mounted or connected to the game control board 40. The main control unit 41 is a one-chip microcomputer, and includes a CPU, ROM, RAM, I / O port, etc. (not shown).

The effect switch 56 is connected to the effect control board 90. Further, the effect control board 90 drives and controls an effect device such as a liquid crystal display 51 (exemplified on the left side of the effect control board 90 in FIG. 4). The effect control board 90 is equipped with a circuit configuration (exemplified in the effect control board 90 of FIG. 4) such as a sub control unit 91. The sub-control unit 91 receives a command transmitted from the game control board 40, performs a process of performing an effect, and directly or indirectly controls a configuration mounted or connected to the effect control board 90. The sub-control unit 91 is a one-chip microcomputer, and includes a CPU, ROM, RAM, I / O port, etc. (not shown).

The circuit configuration of the sub-control unit 91 includes, for example, a clock device 97 (hereinafter, also referred to as an RTC) for measuring at least one of a day and a time. The sub-control unit 91 can execute the effect control according to, for example, the value of at least one of the day and time measured by the RTC 97, the detection signal from the effect switch 56, and the like. A hopper motor 34b, various operating means, detection means (exemplified on the right side of the power supply board 101 in FIG. 4), and the like are connected to the power supply board 101.

[Winner]
FIG. 5 is a diagram for explaining the types of winning combinations, the symbol combinations of winning combinations, and the granting at the time of winning. In the name column of FIG. 5, the name of the winning combination is shown, and in the symbol combination column, the combination of symbols for which the winning combination is a winning combination is shown. Further, in the combination of symbols that can stop at the invalid line, the combination of symbols that can stop at the invalid line when the combination of the winning symbols stops at the winning line is a combination of symbols that is easy for the player to recognize. It is shown. In the grant column, the value given at the time of winning (number of medals paid out, replay grant, etc.) is shown.

As shown in FIG. 5, a CB is provided as a special role. Small roles include a middle bell, a right-up bell, a right-down bell (also referred to as a "left-up bell"), upper bells 1-8, watermelon, and cherry. As a replay role, a rip is usually provided.

The middle bell, the rising bell, and the falling bell are the roles corresponding to the above-mentioned protagonists. The upper bells 1 to 8 are roles corresponding to the above-mentioned sub-roles, and the number of payouts is smaller than that of the middle bell, the right-up bell, and the right-down bell. Specifically, if you win the middle bell, the upward-sloping bell, or the downward-sloping bell, 11 will be paid out, and if you win the upper bells 1 to 8, 2 will be paid out. If the watermelon wins, the watermelon symbols will be aligned on the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R.

[Lottery target role]
FIG. 6 is a diagram for explaining a combination of winning combinations read out as lottery target combinations for each game state. The combination number column of FIG. 6 shows the combination number determined for each lottery target combination, the lottery target combination column shows the name, and the winning combination combination column includes each lottery target combination. The combination of winning combinations is shown, and in the game status column, it is indicated by a circle for each gaming status that the lottery target combination is the lottery target.

As shown in FIG. 6, a CB is provided as a lottery target combination for a special combination. Six-choice bells (six-choice bells 1 to 6), watermelons, and cherries are provided as the lottery target roles for small roles. A rip is usually provided as a lottery target role for a replaying role. Watermelons and cherries are also referred to as "rare roles" because the winning probability in the internal lottery is lower than the 6-choice bell.

In the non-internal, all the winning combinations can be won, but in the internal, only the CB cannot be won because the winning of the CB has already been carried over.

[Reel control of push order]
FIG. 7 is a diagram for explaining reel control at the time of winning the push order combination. As shown in FIG. 7, 6-choice bells 1 to 6 are provided in the push order combination. In the game in which the 6-choice bell is won during the AT (during the advantageous section AT), the bell navigation is executed and the correct answer procedure is notified to the player. The player can win a winning combination that is advantageous to the player by operating the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R in the correct procedure according to the bell navigation.

In the game in which one of the 6-choice bells 1 and 2 is won, when the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated in the correct answer procedure, the leading right-down bell wins a prize and 11 cards are paid out. When the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are operated by the incorrect answer procedure, the upper bell, which is a secondary role, wins a prize and two payouts are made, or the prize is missed.

In the game in which one of the 6-choice bells 3 and 4 is won, when the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated in the correct answer procedure, the middle bell, which is the main character, wins a prize and 11 cards are paid out, but not. When the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are operated in the correct answer procedure, the upper bell, which is a secondary role, wins a prize and two payouts are made, or the prize is missed.

In the game in which one of the 6-choice bells 5 and 6 is won, when the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated in the correct answer procedure, the leading right-up bell wins a prize and 11 cards are paid out. When the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are operated by the incorrect answer procedure, the upper bell, which is a secondary role, wins a prize and two payouts are made, or the prize is missed.

[Set value]
In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the medal payout rate changes according to the set value. Specifically, the medal payout rate changes by determining the winning probability used in the internal lottery according to the set value. The set value is composed of 6 stages from 1 to 6, with 6 having the highest payout rate, and the smaller the value in the order of 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 the lower the payout rate. That is, when 6 is set as the set value, the advantage is highest for the player, and the smaller the value in the order of 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 is, the lower the advantage is.

To change the set value, operate the power switch of the power supply box provided inside the slot machine 1, and if the power of the slot machine 1 is on, turn it off once, and then set it. It is necessary to operate the key switch to turn on the setting key switch and then turn on the power of the slot machine 1. When the setting key switch is turned on and the power of the slot machine 1 is turned on, the setting change state in which the game cannot proceed is entered on condition that the door is open. When the state shifts to the setting change state, the current setting value read from the RAM 41c is displayed as a display value on the setting value display.

In the setting change state, when the reset / setting switch is operated, the display value displayed on the setting value display is updated one by one (when further operation is performed from setting 6, the setting returns to setting 1). After that, when the start switch 7 is operated, the displayed value is fixed as the set value. When the setting key switch is turned off, the confirmed display value (set value) is stored in the RAM 41c, and the game shifts to a state in which the game can proceed. By turning the power switch off once, turning the setting key switch on, and turning the power switch on, the state is changed to the setting change state. Therefore, the operation is also collectively referred to as a setting change operation.

When the setting is changed based on the setting change operation, the main control unit 41 performs an initialization process for initializing the storage area in the RAM 41c. At that time, the information about the game stored in the RAM 41c is initialized. Therefore, for example, when the setting is changed during the advantageous section, the information regarding the advantageous section is initialized and controlled to the normal section.

[Battle production]
In the present embodiment, the sub-control unit 91 can execute the battle effect. The battle effect is an effect that suggests whether or not a privilege is given depending on the effect result (victory or defeat) of the battle effect. In the battle effect, the effect image in which the ally character and the enemy character engage in a battle over a plurality of games is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. Then, a series of battles are performed, and finally, whether the ally character wins or loses the enemy character is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51.

When the ally character finally wins or loses to the enemy character in the battle production, the production result (victory or defeat) of the battle production is notified. When the ally character wins over the enemy character, the character image of "WIN" is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 as the effect result. As a result, the player is notified that the decision to grant the privilege has been made.

On the other hand, when the ally character is defeated by the enemy character, the character image of "WIN" is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 as an effect result. In this case, the player is not notified that the privilege will be granted.

[Various stages]
Next, the transition of the stage on the effect controlled by the sub control unit 91 will be described. FIG. 8 is a diagram for explaining various stages. In the present embodiment, it is possible to shift to a plurality of types of stages in the advantageous section normal. The transition between multiple types of stages becomes possible when the transition condition transition described later is established.

Multiple types of stages include a normal stage and a precursor stage. The normal stage consists of a daytime stage. For this reason, the normal stage is also referred to as a daytime stage. The daytime stage (normal stage) includes stage A (daytime) shown in FIG. 8A and stage B (daytime) shown in FIG. 8B. Stage A (daytime) includes stage A1 (daytime), stage A2 (daytime), and stage A3 (daytime).

The normal stage is a stage that can be controlled in a state that is not controlled to a precursor state (also referred to as a “normal state”) in the advantageous section normal. The precursor stage is a stage that can be controlled in a state of being controlled to a precursor state in an advantageous section normally.

Stage B (daytime) is a stage in which "confirmation display" described later can be executed. By displaying the confirmation, the stage can be changed at the player's will. On the other hand, stage A
(Lunch) is a stage where confirmation display cannot be executed. In this case, the stage cannot be changed at the player's will.

Between normal stages, they can transition to each other in the normal state. Advantageous section Transition between normal stages occurs when the number of digested games in normal times reaches a predetermined number of games. Details will be described later with reference to FIG. 9, but the predetermined number of games is, for example, the 33rd Gth and the 133rd Gth.

The precursor stage includes a night stage and a stage C shown in FIG. 8 (c). The night stage includes stage A (night) shown in FIG. 8 (c) and stage B (night) shown in FIG. 8 (d). Stage A (night) includes stage A1 (night), stage A2 (night), and stage A3 (night).

Each day stage has a night stage corresponding to the day stage. For example, the night stage corresponding to stage A1 (day) is stage A1 (night), and the night stage corresponding to stage B (day) is stage B (night). Stage C has no corresponding daytime stage.

When controlled from the normal state to the precursor state, a transition from the normal stage to the precursor stage occurs. Further, when the precursor state is controlled to the normal state, the transition from the precursor stage to the normal stage occurs.

As will be described later, when the control is performed in the precursor state, the ratio of being controlled by the CZ which is advantageous to the player is higher than when the control is not performed in the precursor state. That is, the precursor stage is more likely to be controlled by the CZ than the normal stage.

For example, the night stage (stage A (night), B (night)) is more likely to be controlled by CZ than stage A (day) or stage B (day). In addition, stage C is more likely to be controlled by CZ than stage A (daytime) or stage B (daytime).

Further, as will be described later, the ratio of stage C controlled by CZ is higher than that of stages A (night) and B (night). Hereinafter, stage C is also referred to as a “special precursor stage”.

On the other hand, each day stage has the same proportion controlled by CZ. Also, in each night stage, the ratio controlled by CZ is equal. For example, stage A1 (day) and stage B (day) have the same ratio controlled by CZ, and stage A1 (night) and stage B (night) have the same ratio controlled by CZ.

Therefore, there is no difference in advantage depending on which stage of the day stage is staying, and there is no difference in advantage depending on which stage of the night stage is staying.

When the stage transition is determined, the sub-control unit 91 changes the background image to the background image of each stage. For example, as shown in FIG. 8A, as the background image of the stage A1 (daytime), an image of the daytime road and the sun is displayed, and an image showing that the character is walking is displayed.

The background image of the stage A1 (night) is obtained by changing the background image (daytime image) of the stage A1 (daytime) to a night image. As shown in FIG. 8C, as the background image of the stage A1 (night), an image of the night road, the moon, and the stars is displayed, and an image showing that the character is walking is displayed.

As shown in FIG. 8B, as the background image of the stage B (daytime), an image of the mountain and the sun in the daytime is displayed, and an image showing that the character is walking is displayed. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 8D, as the background image of the stage B (night), an image of the mountains and the sun at night is displayed, and an image showing that the character is walking is displayed.

Further, as shown in FIG. 8E, an image of the city is displayed as a background image of the stage C, and an image showing that the character is walking is displayed.

Further, when the advantageous section is normally controlled to CZ or AT, or when it is controlled from CZ to AT or from AT to CZ, the background image in CZ or AT is displayed.

As shown in FIG. 8 (f), when controlled by CZ, an image of the sea and the sun in the daytime is displayed, and an image showing a ship floating in the sea is displayed. As shown in FIG. 8 (g), when controlled by AT, images of Saturn and shooting stars are displayed.

[Reception control and confirmation display]
As described above, in the advantageous section normal, the stage can be transferred. Stage transition is possible when the transition conditions are met. For example, the transition condition is satisfied when the number of stage transitions G (described later with reference to FIG. 9) is reached.

In the present embodiment, the shutter effect (described later with reference to FIGS. 10 and 11) is executed when the stage shift is performed. When the shutter effect is executed, the stage before the transition becomes invisible, and when the shutter effect ends, the stage after the transition becomes visible.

Then, the confirmation display can be executed while the shutter effect is being executed. The confirmation display is a display for confirming the player's intention regarding the transition of the stage. The confirmation of the player's intention regarding the transition of the stage is, for example, the confirmation of the player's intention whether or not to change the stage from the current stage. It may also be a confirmation of the intention to change from the current stage to any of the plurality of stages.

Such confirmation of intention is performed by a confirmation operation. Of the confirmation operations, the operation of confirming the player's intention to shift the stage is referred to as a "specific confirmation operation". For example, the intention to shift the stage can be confirmed by operating the effect switch 56 (specific confirmation operation), and the intention not to shift the stage can be confirmed by not operating the effect switch 56. Alternatively, the intention not to shift the stage may be confirmed by operating the effect switch 56, and the intention to shift the stage may be confirmed by not operating the effect switch 56 (specific confirmation operation).

In addition, the intention to shift the stage is confirmed by operating the effect switch 56 (specific confirmation operation), and the intention not to shift the stage is confirmed by operating an operation means different from that of the effect switch 56. You may. Alternatively, the slot machine 1 has a cross key, and by operating the ten keys to select and determine the options displayed on the screen (specific confirmation operation), among a plurality of types of migration destination stages, You may decide which one to move to.

In the present embodiment, if the operation is not performed before the confirmation display is completed, the player's intention not to shift the stage is confirmed. Therefore, the "confirmation operation" includes not performing the operation until the confirmation display is completed.

Further, the sub control unit 91 can execute reception control. By executing the reception control, it becomes possible to confirm the player's intention regarding the transition of the stage as described above. The sub-control unit 91 can execute reception control as reception control, reception non-control and reception presence control.

The acceptance control is a control that accepts a specific confirmation operation when the transition condition is satisfied (the number of stage transitions G is reached). In the present embodiment, the specific confirmation operation is the operation of the effect switch 56 (also referred to as “button operation”). When the reception control is performed, a confirmation display is displayed when the transition condition is satisfied, and the stage shifts by operating a button during the confirmation display. On the other hand, the stage does not shift by not operating the button during the confirmation display.

No reception control is a control that does not accept a specific confirmation operation when the transition condition is satisfied. In the present embodiment, if reception non-control is performed, confirmation display is not performed even if the transition condition is satisfied. Since the confirmation display is not performed, the button operation is not accepted in the reception uncontrolled. In this case, the stage of the transfer destination cannot be determined by the player's will, and the stage of the transfer destination is determined by lottery.

Further, in the present embodiment, when the transition condition is satisfied, no reception control is performed and the stage shifts from stage B (daytime) to any of a plurality of types of stages, the transition condition is satisfied. At that time, reception control is performed so that the ratio of being controlled to CZ, which is advantageous for the player, is higher than when the stage shifts from stage B (daytime) to one of multiple types of stages. It is configured. Specific examples will be described later with reference to FIGS. 10 (a1) to 10 (b3).

Further, when the transition condition is satisfied, the reception non-control is performed, and when the stage shifts from one of the plurality of types of stages to the stage C, the reception presence control is performed when the transition condition is satisfied. It is configured so that the ratio of being controlled by CZ, which is advantageous for the player, is higher than when the stage is transferred from any one of the plurality of types of stages to stage C. Specific examples will be described later with reference to FIGS. 10 (a1) to 10 (b3).

With the above configuration, the player can pay attention to how the stage shifts, and the interest of the game related to the stage shift can be improved.

Further, in the present embodiment, in the reception control, the reception control can be executed when the stage B (daytime) is controlled. When the transition condition is satisfied, the confirmation display can be executed if it is controlled in stage B (daytime), but the confirmation display is not performed if it is controlled in stage A (daytime).

For example, in stage B (daytime), an animated character that the player likes appears, a production that the player likes is executed (frequent production is different from others, the way of fanning is different, etc.), and the game When the announcement is made in a manner preferred by the player, the player tries to stay in stage B (daytime) due to the player's hobbies / preferences. By enabling the confirmation display to be executed when the stage B (daytime) is controlled, the player can stay in the stage B (daytime) at his / her will, so that the interest of the game can be improved.

Also, when the transition condition is satisfied, the confirmation display can be executed if it is controlled by stage B (night), but the confirmation display is not performed if it is controlled by stages A (night) and C. And. Not limited to this, the confirmation display may be executed at the stage A (daytime) and the stage A (night).

Further, the main control unit 41 controls the precursor state (FIG. 9) when the precursor transition condition is satisfied. In the present embodiment, as will be described later with reference to FIG. 9, the game controlled to the precursory state in the advantageous section normal is predetermined. Therefore, when the predetermined number of games elapses after the advantageous section is normally controlled, the precursory transition condition is satisfied and the precursory state is controlled.

Further, when the sub-control unit 91 receives a command that can identify that the state has been controlled in the previous article, the sub-control unit 91 can control the precursor stage. In the present embodiment, the stage C is controlled on condition that the control to the precursory state is performed. Specifically, the game controlled in the precursor state is controlled to the stage C.

In addition, the evening stage is also controlled on the condition that it is controlled to a precursory state. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and it may be controlled by the precursor stage (precursor) even if it is not controlled by the precursor state.

Further, in the present embodiment, when the stage shifts from stage B (daytime) due to uncontrolled reception, the stage shifts to stage C. That is, when the transition condition is satisfied and the stage B (daytime) is controlled, if the confirmation display is not performed, the transition to the stage C is performed. It should be noted that the stage B (daytime) may be controlled to the stage A (nighttime) by no reception control.

Further, in the present embodiment, the acceptance control can be executed in a specific situation. The specific situation is a situation in which the transition condition is satisfied and the stage B (daytime) shifts to the night stage. As described above, in the case of being controlled in the stage B (daytime), when the transition condition is satisfied, the confirmation display can be executed, and the transition destination of the stage can be determined by the player's will.

When reception control is performed in a specific situation, the stage shifts to stage B (night) when the player does not operate the button, while stage A (night) when the player operates the button. ) Moves to the stage.

By doing so, the transition night stage changes depending on whether or not a specific confirmation operation (button operation) is performed by the player. As described above, the staying stage can be changed according to the player's will due to the player's hobbies / preferences, so that the interest of the game can be improved. In this way, it is possible to improve the interest of the game regarding the transition of the stage.

Not limited to this, the specific situation may be a situation in which the transition condition is satisfied and the stage shifts from the day stage to the night stage. That is, the confirmation display may be executed from any of the stages A (daytime) and B (daytime), and the transition destination of the stage may be determined by the player's will.

Further, in the present embodiment, the reception presence control can be executed even in the situation where the transition condition is satisfied and the stage B (daytime) shifts to the daytime stage, but the reception is not limited to this, and the reception is available only in a specific situation. Control may be enforceable.

[Advantageous section Normal state and stage]
FIG. 9 is a diagram for explaining a state and a stage in an advantageous section normal. As described above, the main control unit 41 can normally control the advantageous section in the advantageous section. Advantageous section Normally, when CZ is won, it is controlled by CZ, and when AT is won, it is controlled by AT. Further, when the AT is won in the CZ, it is controlled by the AT.

Further, the main control unit 41 can control the advantageous section to a precursory state in the normal state. In the precursory state, the precursory effect is executed. The precursor effect is an effect that can be executed before the continuous effect (battle effect) is executed. In the present embodiment, in the advantageous section normal, the effect executed when the precursor effect and the battle effect are not executed is referred to as a normal effect.

As shown in FIG. 9, when the advantageous section is normally controlled, the normal effect is first executed. Then, when the precursor transition condition is satisfied, the precursor state is controlled and the precursor effect is executed. Then, when the precursor effect is completed, the battle effect is executed.

In this way, the production is executed in the order of the normal production, the precursor production, and the battle production. Then, when the battle is won (when the CZ is won), it is controlled by the CZ. On the other hand, if the battle is defeated (if the CZ is not won), the normal production is executed.

Then, when the battle is defeated and the normal production is returned, the production is executed again in the order of the normal production, the precursor production, and the battle production. Similarly, as long as the battle is defeated (CZ is not won) in the battle production, the normal production, the precursor production, and the battle production will be repeated.

However, in the present embodiment, when the number of games (also referred to as "normal digestion games") that have passed since the advantageous section is normally controlled reaches 800 games (ceiling games), the CZ is always in the game. To win. Then, it is controlled by CZ from the next game.

In the present embodiment, a CZ lottery and an AT lottery are performed in each game in the advantageous section normal. At that time, when the number of normal digestion games is the predetermined number of games, the CZ lottery is performed so that the ratio of winning the CZ is higher than when the number of normal digestion games is not the predetermined number of games. Here, the predetermined number of games is a multiple of 100.

That is, when the number of normal digestion games is 100G, 200G, 300G, 400G, 500G, 600G, 700G, 800G, there is a high probability that the CZ will be won. In particular, when the number of normal digestion games is 800G (ceiling game), there is a 100% probability of winning the CZ. Not limited to this, a high-accuracy zone consisting of a plurality of games that win the CZ with a high probability may be provided.

In addition, continuous production is started 3G before the predetermined number of games, and precursor production is started 34G before the predetermined number of games (controlled to the precursor state). For example, when the number of normal digestion games is 66G (= 100G-34G), the precursor effect is started. When the number of normal digestion games is 97G (= 100G-3G), the precursor effect is ended and the battle effect is started.

That is, when the predetermined number of games is 97G to 100G, the battle effect over 4 games is executed. Then, in the final game of the battle production in which the CZ is won with high probability (a game in which the number of normal digestion games is 100G (also simply referred to as "100Gth")), the result of the battle production is notified. In the final game of the battle effect, if the CZ is won, the victory is notified as a result of the battle effect, and if the CZ is not won, the defeat is notified as a result of the battle effect.

Further, the period during which the normal effect is executed is controlled by the normal stage, and the period during which the precursor effect or the battle effect is executed is controlled by the precursor stage. That is, the period during which the normal effect is executed is controlled to one of stages A1 (daytime) to A3 (daytime) and B (daytime). Further, the period during which the precursor effect or the battle effect is executed is controlled to any of stages A1 (night) to A3 (night), B (night), and C.

As a result, the game in which the normal production starts (1G, 101G, 201G, etc.) is controlled to the normal stage, and the game in which the precursor production starts (66G, 166G, 266G, etc.) shifts to the precursor stage. It will be. The precursory transition condition is satisfied when the start operation of the game in which the precursory effect starts is performed.

Further, even in a game in which 32G has passed from the game in which the normal production is started (33Gth, 133Gth, 233Gth, etc.), it is possible to shift from the normal stage to another normal stage.

In this way, the number of normal digestion games in which stage transition can occur is also referred to as "stage transition G number". The number of stage transition G is 1G, 33G, 66G, 101G, 133G, 166G, 201G, 233G, 266G, and the like. The stage transition is determined by the stage lottery when the start operation for starting the game is performed in the stage transition G number.

Advantageous section In the 1G, which is normally controlled, the normal effect is executed. At this time, in the example shown in FIG. 8, the stage shifts to the normal stage A2 (daytime). At the 33rd Gth stage, the normal production is executed, and at this time, the stage A2 (daytime) is shifted to the stage B (daytime).

The precursory effect has started at the 66th Gth, and at this time, the stage B (daytime) has shifted to the stage A1 (nighttime). At the 101st Gth stage, where the continuous production was completed due to the defeat and the normal production was started, the stage A1 (night) was shifted to the stage B (day).

Next, the execution ratios of confirmed control and unconfirmed control (execution ratio of confirmation display) and stage transitions depending on the presence or absence of button operation will be described.

It is controlled to stage A (daytime) (stage A1 (daytime) to A3 (daytime)), and when shifting from the normal stage to the normal stage (33G, etc.), the normal stage other than the current stage (stage A1 (stage A1 (daytime)) The stage of the transition destination is randomly determined from (noon) to A3 (noon) and B (noon)). When making decisions at random, one of the stages may be decided at the same rate. Then, the stage shifts without the confirmation display being performed.

On the other hand, it is controlled in stage B (daytime), and confirmation display can be executed when shifting from the normal stage to the normal stage. Whether or not to display confirmation is decided by lottery.

In the present embodiment, when the control is performed in the precursory state, the ratio of the reception control is performed is higher than that in the case where the precursory state is not controlled. That is, when the stage shifts to the precursor stage, the lottery is performed so that the confirmation display is performed at a higher rate than when the stage shifts to the normal stage. By doing so, the player can expect the transition to the precursor stage when the confirmation control is performed.

It should be noted that the confirmation control may not be performed when shifting from the normal stage to the normal stage, and the confirmation control may be executed when shifting from the normal stage to the precursor stage.

When the confirmation display is performed in the stage B (daytime), when the player operates the button, the stage to be transferred to is randomly determined from the stages A1 (daytime) to A3 (daytime). If the player does not operate the button, the control to stage B (daytime) continues.

When the stage is controlled to stage A (day) and the stage shifts from the normal stage to the precursor stage (66G, etc.), the precursor stage other than the night stage corresponding to the current stage (stage A1 (night) to A3 (night)) , B (night), C), the stage of the transition destination is decided.

At that time, the stage is determined so that the higher the CZ winning rate in the game in which the continuous production ends, the easier it is for stage C to be selected. For example, if the game in which the continuous production ends is the 800th G (ceiling game), the stage C is always determined because the CZ is won with a 100% probability. If stage C is not determined, the transition destination stage is randomly determined from stages A1 (night) to A3 (night) and B (night). Then, the stage shifts without the confirmation display being performed.

As described above, in the present embodiment, the stages A (night) and B (night) are randomly determined, and the number of games controlled in the precursor state is predetermined. Therefore, in the case of shifting to either stage B (night) or stage A (night), when controlled by CZ, the expected value of the period from being controlled by the night stage to being controlled by CZ is Become equal.

In addition, stages A (night) and B (night) are randomly determined, and although the production state changes, the internal CZ winning ratio does not change. Therefore, regardless of whether the stage B (night) or the stage A (night) is entered, the ratio controlled by CZ in the night stage is equal.

On the other hand, it is controlled in stage B (daytime), and when shifting from the normal stage to the precursor stage, the confirmation display can be executed. In this case, if the CZ is won with a high probability in the battle production, the stage C is moved to without the confirmation display, and if not, the confirmation display is performed and the stage is moved to a stage other than the stage C. It should be.

When the confirmation display is performed and the player operates the button, the stage to be transferred to is randomly determined from the stages A1 (night) to A3 (night). If the confirmation display is performed and the player does not operate the button, the stage B (night) is entered. If the confirmation is not displayed, the process proceeds to stage C.

In addition, when the stage is controlled to stages A (night) and C and the stage shifts from the precursor stage to the normal stage (101G, etc.), the normal stage other than the day stage corresponding to the current stage (stage A1 (day) to The stage of the transition destination is randomly determined from A3 (daytime) and B (daytime)). Then, the stage shifts without the confirmation display being performed.

On the other hand, it is controlled in stage B (night), and when shifting from the precursor stage to the normal stage, a confirmation display is performed. At that time, when the player operates the button, the stage to be transferred to is randomly determined from the stages A1 (daytime) to A3 (daytime). If the player does not operate the button, the stage B (night) is entered.

In this way, when the stage A (day), A (night), and C are controlled, the next stage randomly shifts without displaying the confirmation. On the other hand, when the stage B (day) and B (night) are controlled, the confirmation display can be executed, and when the button operation is performed, the next stage shifts randomly. If no button operation is performed, control to stage B (stage B (day), B (night)) is continued even in the next stage. Further, in the case where the stage B (daytime) is controlled, if the confirmation display is not performed, the stage shifts to the advantageous stage C.

In the example of FIG. 9, at the 33rd Gth stage, the stage A2 (daytime) is shifted to the stage B (daytime) without confirmation display. At the 66th Gth, which is controlled to the precursory state, the confirmation display is performed and the button operation is performed, so that the stage B (daytime) is shifted to the stage A1 (nighttime).

At the 101st Gth stage when the control to the precursor state is completed, the stage A1 (night) is shifted to the stage B (daytime) without confirmation display. At the 133rd Gth stage, the confirmation display was performed and the button operation was not performed, so that the control to the stage B (daytime) is continued.

At the 166th G, which is controlled to the precursor state, the confirmation display is performed and the button operation is not performed, so that the stage B (day) is shifted to the stage B (night) (shifted to the night stage of stage B). .. At the 201Gth stage when the control to the precursor state is finished, the confirmation display is performed and the button operation is performed, so that the stage B (night) is shifted to the stage A1 (daytime).

At the 701Gth stage when the control to the precursor state is completed, the stage A3 (night) is shifted to the stage A1 (daytime) without confirmation display. At the 733Gth stage, the stage A1 (daytime) is shifted to the stage B (daytime) without confirmation display. At the 766th Gth, which is controlled to the precursory state, the stage B (daytime) is shifted to the stage C without confirmation display.

[Reception control at stage transition]
FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining reception control at the time of stage transition.

10 (a1) to 10 (a3) show a case where reception control is performed in the case of shifting from stage B (daytime) to stage A1 (daytime).

As shown in FIG. 10 (a1), it is assumed that the stage B (daytime) is currently controlled. A background image of stage B (daytime) is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. Then, it is assumed that the transition condition is satisfied when the start operation is performed, the transition of the stage is determined, and the execution of the reception control is determined. At this time, the shutter effect starts.

The sub-control unit 91 can execute a shutter effect for displaying the shutter. The shutter display is a display that suggests the transition of the stage at the time of transition of the stage. Specifically, in the shutter effect, an effect of displaying an image of opening and closing the shutter is executed. In the shutter effect, first, when the shutter is closed, an image is displayed in which the shutter is changed from the open state to the closed state.

If it is decided to execute the reception control, a confirmation display is displayed when the shutter is closed. As shown in FIG. 10A2, a confirmation display is performed on the front side of the shutter image. Specifically, a text image "Do you want to move the stage?" Is displayed to confirm whether or not to move the stage. In addition, an image with the characters "YES →" and "PUSH" indicating that the effect switch should be operated (button operation) when the stage is to be transferred is displayed.

In this way, the reception control can be executed when the stage B (daytime) is controlled. It should be noted that the reception possession control may be executed while being controlled by the stage A.

It is assumed that the player operates a button in the state of FIG. 10 (a2). It is assumed that the transition to the stage A1 (daytime) different from the stage B (daytime) is decided by the button operation. After that, in the shutter effect, when the shutter is opened, an image is displayed in which the shutter is changed from the closed state to the open state.

In this example, the stage shifts from stage B (daytime) to stage A1 (daytime). When the first stop operation is performed, as shown in FIG. 10 (a3), the shutter is opened and the background image of the stage A1 (daytime) is displayed. At that time, the title is displayed. The title display is a display that suggests the stage of the transition destination after the shutter effect is completed.

Since the transition to stage A1 (daytime) has occurred, the character image "stage A1 (daytime)" is displayed as the title display corresponding to stage A1 (daytime).

FIGS. 10 (b1) to 10 (b3) describe a case where no reception control is performed in the case of shifting from the stage B (daytime) to the stage C.

As described above, if the confirmation display is not performed when the transition condition is satisfied and the stage shifts from stage B (daytime), the confirmation display is performed when the transition condition is satisfied and the stage is staged from stage B (daytime). The rate of control by CZ is higher than that in the case of migration.

Further, when the confirmation display is not performed when the transition condition is satisfied and the stage shifts to the stage C, the confirmation display is performed when the transition condition is satisfied and the stage shifts to the stage C, as compared with the case where the stage shifts to the CZ. The rate of control is high. For example, if the confirmation display is not performed when the transition condition is satisfied and the stage shifts from stage B (daytime) to stage C, the CZ is won with high probability.

As shown in FIG. 10 (b1), it is assumed that the stage B (daytime) is currently controlled. A background image of stage B (daytime) is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. Then, it is assumed that the transition condition is satisfied when the start operation is performed, the transition of the stage is determined, and the execution without reception control is determined. Further, it is assumed that the transition to stage C is decided under the control of the precursory state. At this time, the shutter effect starts.

As shown in FIG. 10 (b2), the shutter effect displays an image in which the shutter is changed from an open state to a closed state. In this case, since it is decided to execute the reception without control, the confirmation display is not performed even when the shutter is closed.

Since the transition to the stage C has been decided, when the first stop operation is performed, the shutter is opened and the background image of the stage C is displayed as shown in FIG. 10 (b3). At that time, the character image "stage C" is displayed as the title display corresponding to the stage C.

In this way, when the stage shifts from stage B (daytime) due to uncontrolled reception, the stage shifts to stage C. Further, it is controlled by the stage C on condition that the control to the precursor state is performed.

10 (c1) to 10 (c3) show a case where reception control is performed in the case of transition from stage B (daytime) to stage A1 (night).

As described above, the acceptance control can be executed in the specific situation where the transition condition is satisfied and the stage B (daytime) shifts to the night stage. When reception control is performed in a specific situation, the stage shifts to stage B (night) when the player does not operate the button, while stage A (night) when the player operates the button. ) Moves to the stage.

As shown in FIG. 10 (c1), it is assumed that the stage B (daytime) is currently controlled.
A background image of stage B (daytime) is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. Then, it is assumed that the transition condition is satisfied when the start operation is performed, the transition of the stage is determined, and the execution of the reception control is determined. Furthermore, it is assumed that it is controlled to a precursory state. At this time, the shutter effect starts.

When the shutter is closed due to the decision to execute the reception control, a confirmation display is displayed. As shown in FIG. 10 (c2), a confirmation display is performed on the entire surface side of the shutter image. Here, it is assumed that the player operates a button. It is assumed that the button operation determines the transition to stage A1 (night), which is different from the night stage corresponding to stage B (day).

When the first stop operation is performed, as shown in FIG. 10 (c3), the shutter is opened and the background image of the stage A1 (night) is displayed. Further, since the transition to stage A1 (night) has occurred, the character image "stage A1 (night)" is displayed as the title display corresponding to stage A1 (night).

10 (d1) to 10 (d3) show a case where reception control is performed in the case of transition from stage B (daytime) to stage B (night).

As shown in FIG. 10 (d1), it is assumed that the control is currently performed in stage B (daytime). A background image of stage B (daytime) is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. Then, it is assumed that the transition condition is satisfied when the start operation is performed, the transition of the stage is determined, and the execution of the reception control is determined. Furthermore, it is assumed that it is controlled to a precursory state. At this time, the shutter effect starts.

When the shutter is closed due to the decision to execute the reception control, a confirmation display is displayed. As shown in FIG. 10 (d2), a confirmation display is performed on the entire surface side of the shutter image. Here, it is assumed that the player does not operate the button. Since the button operation is not performed, the transition from the stage B (daytime) to the night stage B (night) is determined.

When the first stop operation is performed, as shown in FIG. 10 (d3), the shutter is opened and the background image of the stage B (night) is displayed. Further, since the stage B (night) has been shifted, the character image "stage B (night)" is displayed as the title display corresponding to the stage B (night).

In addition, the rate of transition from stage B (day) to night stage when reception control (with confirmation display) is performed is shifted from stage B (day) to night stage when reception non-control (no confirmation display) is performed. It will be higher than the ratio to do. In the present embodiment, when the stage B (daytime) shifts to the night stage, the confirmation display is always performed, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the confirmation display may be executed at a high rate.

In addition, when shifting from the daytime stage (stages A (daytime) and B (daytime)) to the nighttime stage, confirmation display can be executed, and reception control (with confirmation display) is performed from the daytime stage to nighttime. The rate of transition to the stage may be higher than the rate of transition from the day stage to the night stage due to uncontrolled reception (no confirmation display).

[Example of production when shifting from the daytime stage to the daytime stage]
FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining an example of the effect when shifting from the daytime stage to the daytime stage. In the following, the production example described with reference to FIGS. 10 (a1) to 10 (a3) will be described in more detail including the timing.

As shown in FIG. 11 (a1), it is assumed that the stage B (daytime) is currently controlled. A background image of stage B (daytime) is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. Then, it is assumed that the transition condition is satisfied when the start operation for starting the 33rd Gth is performed, the transition of the stage is determined, and the execution of the reception control is determined. At this time, the shutter effect starts.

When the execution of the shutter effect is started by the start operation, the state transitions from the state in which the shutter is open (FIG. 11 (a1)) to the state in which the shutter is closed (FIG. 11 (a3)). FIG. 11A2 is an image showing the middle of closing the shutter. The shutter image is displayed on the front side of the background image of stage B (daytime). Therefore, the image of the shutter is displayed, so that the background image of the stage B is partially invisible.

As shown in FIG. 11 (a3), when the shutter is closed, the background image of stage B (daytime) becomes completely invisible. In addition, since it is decided to execute the reception control, a confirmation display is displayed when the shutter is closed.

It is assumed that the player operates a button from the state shown in FIG. 11 (a3). It is assumed that the transition to the stage A1 (daytime) different from the stage B (daytime) is decided by the button operation.

When the first stop operation is performed, the state transitions to the state in which the shutter is open. FIG. 11 (a4) is an image showing the process of opening the shutter. At this time, a part of the background image of the stage A1 (daytime), which is the transition destination stage, becomes visible.

Further, when the shutter is opened and the shutter is completely opened as shown in FIG. 11A5, the background image of the stage A becomes visible, and the shutter effect ends. At that time, the character image "stage A1 (daytime)" is displayed as the title display corresponding to the stage A1 (daytime).

The title display may be terminated, for example, when a start operation for starting the next game is performed, or may be terminated when a predetermined time has elapsed. As shown in FIG. 11 (a6), when the title display is completed, only the background image of the stage A (daytime) is displayed.

From the state of FIG. 11 (a3), it is assumed that the player does not operate the button. Since the button operation was not performed, the control to stage B (daytime) continues.

When the first stop operation is performed, the state transitions to the state in which the shutter is open. FIG. 11 (b1) is an image showing the middle of opening the shutter. At this time, a part of the background image of the stage B (daytime) becomes visible.

Further, when the shutter is opened and the shutter is completely opened as shown in FIG. 11 (b2), the background image of the stage B (daytime) becomes visible, and the shutter effect ends. At that time, the character image "stage B (daytime)" is displayed as the title display corresponding to the stage B (daytime). As shown in FIG. 11 (a6), when the title display is completed, only the background image of the stage B (daytime) is displayed.

[Example of production when shifting from the day stage to the night stage or stage C]
FIG. 12 is a diagram for explaining an example of the effect when shifting from the daytime stage to the nighttime stage or the stage C. In the following, the production example described with reference to FIGS. 10 (b1) to 10 (d3) will be described in more detail including the timing.

As shown in FIG. 12 (a1), it is assumed that the stage B (daytime) is currently controlled. A background image of stage B (daytime) is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. Then, it is assumed that the transition condition is satisfied when the start operation for starting the 66th Gth is performed, the transition of the stage is determined, and the stage is controlled to the precursor state. At this time, the shutter effect starts.

When the execution of the reception control is decided, when the execution of the shutter effect is started by the start operation, the shutter is opened (FIG. 12 (a1)) and the shutter is closed (FIG. 12 (a3)). ). FIG. 12A2 is an image showing the middle of closing the shutter.

As shown in FIG. 12 (a3), when the shutter is closed, the background image of stage B (daytime) becomes completely invisible. When the shutter is closed, a confirmation display is displayed.

It is assumed that the player operates a button from the state shown in FIG. 12 (a3). It is assumed that the button operation determines the transition to stage A1 (night), which is different from the night stage corresponding to stage B (day).

When the first stop operation is performed, the state transitions to the state in which the shutter is open. FIG. 12 (a4) is an image showing the process of opening the shutter. At this time, a part of the background image of the stage A1 (night), which is the changed stage, becomes visible.

Further, when the shutter is opened and the shutter is completely opened as shown in FIG. 12 (a5), the background image of the stage A1 (night) becomes visible, and the shutter effect ends. At that time, the character image "stage A1 (night)" is displayed as the title display corresponding to the stage A1 (night). As shown in FIG. 12 (a6), when the title display is completed, only the background image of the stage A (night) is displayed.

From the state of FIG. 12 (a3), it is assumed that the player does not operate the button. Since the button operation was not performed, the stage shifts to the stage B (night) corresponding to the night stage of the stage B (day).

When the first stop operation is performed, the state transitions to the state in which the shutter is open. FIG. 12B1 is an image showing the process of opening the shutter. At this time, a part of the background image of the stage B (night) becomes visible.

Further, when the shutter is opened and the shutter is completely opened as shown in FIG. 12 (b2), the background image of the stage B (night) becomes visible, and the shutter effect ends. At that time, the character image "stage B (night)" is displayed as the title display corresponding to the stage B (night). As shown in FIG. 12 (a6), when the title display is completed, only the background image of the stage B (night) is displayed.

In the state of FIG. 12 (a1), when the execution of uncontrolled reception is determined, when the execution of the shutter effect is started by the start operation, the shutter is released from the state in which the shutter is open (FIG. 12 (a1)). It transitions to the closed state (FIG. 12 (c1)). Further, it is assumed that the transition to the stage C is decided by the start operation.

As shown in FIG. 12 (c1), when the shutter is closed, stage B (daytime)
The background image of is completely invisible. No confirmation is displayed even when the shutter is closed.

When the first stop operation is performed, the state transitions to the state in which the shutter is open. FIG. 12 (c2) is an image showing the process of opening the shutter. At this time, a part of the background image of the stage C, which is the changed stage, becomes visible.

Further, when the shutter is opened and the shutter is completely opened as shown in FIG. 12 (c3), the background image of the stage C becomes visible, and the shutter effect ends. At that time, the character image "stage C" is displayed as the title display corresponding to the stage C. As shown in FIG. 12 (c4), when the title display is finished, only the background image of the stage C is displayed.

[Example of production when developing from stage C to battle production]
FIG. 13 is a diagram for explaining an example of an effect when the stage C develops into a battle effect.

It is assumed that the stage C is currently controlled in the advantageous section normal. As shown in FIG. 13 (a1), the background image of the stage C is displayed. As described with reference to FIG. 9, when the advantageous section is normally controlled, the normal effect is first executed. Then, when the precursor transition condition is satisfied, the precursor state is controlled and the precursor effect is executed.

Then, when the precursor effect is completed, the battle effect is executed as shown in FIG. 13 (a2). The liquid crystal display 51 displays an image in which a friendly character (character on the left side of the screen) and an enemy character (character on the right side of the screen) face each other in the Colosseum. As the battle effect progresses, as shown in FIG. 13 (a3), an image of the battle between the ally character and the enemy character is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51.

After that, it is notified whether or not it is controlled by the CZ depending on the effect result (victory or defeat) of the battle effect. FIG. 13 (a4) shows a case where the control to the CZ is notified by the effect result of the battle effect, and FIG. 13 (b1) shows a case where the control to the CZ is not notified by the effect result of the battle effect. ..

If it is not controlled by CZ, as shown in FIG. 13 (a4), the ally character is defeated by the enemy character, and the character image of "LOSE" is displayed. As a result, it is notified that the CZ is not controlled.

Then, as shown in FIG. 13A4, when the battle effect is completed, the shutter effect is executed. When the shutter opens and the shutter effect ends, the normal effect is executed. In this example, as shown in FIG. 13 (a6), the stage shifts to stage A1 (daytime), and the background image of stage A1 (daytime) is displayed.

On the other hand, when controlled by CZ, as shown in FIG. 13 (b1), the ally character wins over the enemy character, and the character image of "WIN" is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. As a result, it is notified that the CZ is controlled.

Then, as shown in FIG. 13 (b2), when the battle effect is completed, the shutter effect is executed. When the shutter is opened and the shutter effect is completed, a background image of CZ is displayed as shown in FIG. 13 (b3).

Further, it may be controlled by the AT depending on the effect result of the battle effect. When controlled by the AT, as shown in FIG. 13 (b1), the ally character wins over the enemy character, and the character image of "WIN" is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. As a result, it is notified that the AT is controlled.

Then, as shown in FIG. 13 (b2), when the battle effect is completed, the shutter effect is executed. When the shutter is opened and the shutter effect is completed, the background image of the AT is displayed as shown in FIG. 13 (c).

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

(1-1) A gaming machine that plays a game (for example, a slot machine 1, a pachinko gaming machine).
An effect state transition means (for example, a sub-control unit) capable of transferring an effect state to one of a plurality of types of effect states (for example, a stage) based on the establishment of a transition condition (for example, reaching the stage transition G number). (Processing to control the stage by 91) and
When the transition condition is satisfied, there is no reception control (for example, FIG. 10 (b2)) that controls not to accept a specific confirmation operation (for example, button operation) for confirming the player's intention regarding the transition of the effect state. , Reception control means (for example, reception control by the sub control unit 91) that can execute reception control (for example, FIG. 10A2) that controls reception of the specific confirmation operation when the transition condition is satisfied. Processing), and equipped with
When the transition condition is satisfied, the reception non-control is performed and the effect state shifts from the specific effect state (for example, stage B (daytime)) to any of the plurality of types of effect states. An advantageous state (for example,) that is more advantageous to the player than when the reception control is performed when the transition condition is satisfied and the effect state shifts from the specific effect state to one of the plurality of types of effect states. , CZ) is high (for example, FIGS. 10 (a1) to (b3)).

Specifically, the sub-control unit 91 can control any one of a plurality of types of stages. Further, the sub control unit 91 can execute reception control. When the transition condition is satisfied (the number of stage transitions G is reached), no reception control is performed to control not to accept a specific confirmation operation (button operation) for confirming the player's intention regarding the stage transition (FIG. 10 (b2)). ) And the reception control (FIG. 10 (a2)) that controls the reception of a specific confirmation operation when the transition condition is satisfied. Further, as shown in FIGS. 10 (a1) to 10 (b3), when the transition condition is satisfied, no reception control is performed and the stage shifts from stage B (daytime) to one of a plurality of types of stages. In this case, reception control is performed when the transition condition is satisfied, and the CZ is controlled to be more advantageous to the player than when the stage shifts from stage B (daytime) to one of a plurality of types of stages. The ratio is high.

By doing so, the player can pay attention to how the stage shifts, and the interest of the game related to the stage shift can be improved.

(1-2) The reception control means can execute the reception control when it is controlled to the specific effect state (for example, FIG. 10A2).

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 10A2, in the reception control, the reception control can be executed when the stage B (daytime) is controlled. By doing so, the player can stay in the stage B (daytime) at his / her will, so that the interest of the game can be improved.

(1-3) When the effect state shifts from the specific effect state due to the reception non-control, the process shifts to the special effect state (for example, FIG. 10 (b2)).

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 10 (b2), when the stage shifts from stage B (daytime) due to uncontrolled reception, the stage shifts to stage C. By doing so, the player can pay attention to the transition to the stage C, and the interest of the game can be improved.

(1-4) A gaming machine that plays a game (for example, a slot machine 1, a pachinko gaming machine).
An effect state transition means (for example, a sub-control unit) capable of transferring an effect state to one of a plurality of types of effect states (for example, a stage) based on the establishment of a transition condition (for example, reaching the stage transition G number). (Processing to control the stage by 91) and
When the transition condition is satisfied, there is no reception control (for example, FIG. 10 (b2)) that controls not to accept a specific confirmation operation (for example, button operation) for confirming the player's intention regarding the transition of the effect state. , Reception control means (for example, reception control by the sub control unit 91) that can execute reception control (for example, FIG. 10A2) that controls reception of the specific confirmation operation when the transition condition is satisfied. Processing), and equipped with
When the transition condition is satisfied, the reception non-control is performed and the effect state shifts from any one of the plurality of types of effect states to the special effect state (for example, stage C), the transition condition is changed. An advantageous state (for example, CZ) that is more advantageous to the player than when the reception presence control is performed when the reception is established and the production state shifts from any one of the plurality of types of production states to the special production state. (For example, FIGS. 10 (a1) to (b3)).

Specifically, the sub-control unit 91 can control any one of a plurality of types of stages. Further, the sub control unit 91 can execute reception control. When the transition condition is satisfied (the number of stage transitions G is reached), no reception control is performed to control not to accept a specific confirmation operation (button operation) for confirming the player's intention regarding the stage transition (FIG. 10 (b2)). ) And the reception control (FIG. 10 (a2)) that controls the reception of a specific confirmation operation when the transition condition is satisfied. Further, as shown in FIGS. 10 (a1) to 10 (b3), when the reception uncontrollable is performed when the transition condition is satisfied and the stage shifts from one of the plurality of types of stages to the stage C, the stage shifts to the stage C. The ratio of being controlled to CZ, which is advantageous for the player, is higher than the case where the acceptance control is performed when the transition condition is satisfied and the stage is transferred from any one of the plurality of types of stages to the stage C.

By doing so, the player can pay attention to how the stage shifts, and the interest of the game related to the stage shift can be improved.

(1-5) A precursor state control means that can control a precursor state (for example, FIG. 9) when a specific condition (for example, a precursor transition condition) is satisfied (for example, a process of controlling the precursor state by the main control unit 41). , With more
The effect state transition means shifts to the special effect state on condition that the control to the precursor state is performed (for example, FIGS. 9 and 10 (b3)).

Specifically, the main control unit 41 controls the precursor state (FIG. 9) when the precursor transition condition is satisfied. Further, as shown in FIGS. 9 and 10 (b3), the sub control unit 91 controls the stage C on the condition that the control to the precursor state is performed. By doing so, the player can pay attention to the transition to the stage C, and the interest of the game can be improved.

(1-6) At the time of transition of the effect state, a transition suggestion display (for example, shutter display) suggesting the transition of the effect state is performed (for example, FIG. 10 (a2)).
After the end of the transition suggestion display, the transition destination suggestion display (for example, title display) suggesting the effect state of the transition destination is performed (for example, FIG. 10A3).

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 10A2, at the time of stage transition, a shutter display suggesting stage transition is performed. As shown in FIG. 10 (a3), after the shutter display ends, a title display suggesting a transition destination stage is performed. By doing so, the player can pay attention to the transition of the stage.

(2-1) A game machine that plays games
An effect state transition means (for example, a sub-control unit) capable of transferring an effect state to one of a plurality of types of effect states (for example, a stage) based on the establishment of a transition condition (for example, reaching the stage transition G number). (Processing to control the stage by 91) and
When the transition condition is satisfied, a reception control (for example, FIG. 10A2) that controls acceptance of a specific confirmation operation (for example, a button operation) for confirming the player's intention regarding the transition of the effect state is executed. A possible reception control means (for example, a process of performing reception control by the sub control unit 91) is provided.
The plurality of types of effect states are a special effect state in which the ratio of being controlled to a normal effect state (for example, stage B (daytime)) and an advantageous state (for example, CZ) that is more advantageous to the player than the normal effect state is high. (For example, stage B (night), stage A (night) (stage A1 (night) to stage A3 (night))) are included.
The special effect state includes a first special effect state (for example, stage B (night)) and a second special effect state (for example, stage A (night)).
The reception control means can execute the reception control in a specific situation in which the transition condition is satisfied and the transition from the normal effect state to the special effect state is established (for example, FIGS. 10 (c1) to 10 (d3)). ),
When the reception control is performed in the specific situation, when the player does not perform the specific confirmation operation, the effect state shifts to the first special effect state, while the player performs the specific confirmation operation. When the above is performed, the effect state shifts to the second special effect state (for example, FIGS. 10 (c1) to 10 (d3)).

Specifically, the sub-control unit 91 can control any one of a plurality of types of stages. Further, the sub control unit 91 can execute reception control. Accepted control that controls to accept a specific confirmation operation (button operation) that confirms the player's intention regarding the stage transition when the transition condition is satisfied (the number of stage transition G is reached) (FIG. 10 (a2)). And include. Further, the plurality of types of stages include a stage B (daytime) and a night stage in which the ratio of being controlled by the CZ, which is more advantageous to the player than the stage B (daytime), is higher. Further, the night stage includes stage B (night) and stage A (night) (stage A1 (night) to stage A3 (night)). Further, as shown in FIGS. 10 (c1) to 10 (d3), the reception presence control can be executed in a specific situation in which the transition condition is satisfied and the stage B (daytime) shifts to the night stage, and reception is performed in the specific situation. When controlled is performed, the stage shifts to stage B (night) when the player does not perform a specific confirmation operation, while stage A (night) when the player performs a specific confirmation operation. ) Moves to the stage.

By doing so, the transitional night stage changes depending on whether or not the player has performed a specific confirmation operation, so that the interest of the game can be improved. In this way, it is possible to improve the interest of the game regarding the transition of the stage.

(2-2) A precursor state control means that can control a precursor state (for example, FIG. 9) when a specific condition (for example, a precursor transition condition) is satisfied (for example, a process of controlling the precursor state by the main control unit 41). , With more
When the precursor state is controlled, the rate at which the acceptance control is performed is higher than when the precursor state is not controlled (for example, FIG. 9).

Specifically, the main control unit 41 controls the precursor state (FIG. 9) when the precursor transition condition is satisfied. Further, as shown in FIG. 9, when the control is performed in the precursor state, the ratio of the reception control is performed is higher than that in the case where the control is not performed in the precursor state. By doing so, the transitional night stage changes depending on whether or not the player has performed a specific confirmation operation, so that the interest of the game can be improved.

(2-3) When the state is controlled to the advantageous state regardless of whether the first special effect state or the second special effect state is entered, the advantageous state is changed after the transition to the special effect state. Expected values for the time to control are equal (eg, FIG. 9).

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 9, in the case of shifting to either stage B (night) or stage A (night), if it is controlled by CZ, it is controlled by the night stage and then controlled by CZ. The expected values for the period until it is done are equal. By doing so, the advantage for the player does not change depending on whether or not the player has performed a specific confirmation operation.

(2-4) Regardless of whether the first special effect state or the second special effect state is entered, the ratio of control to the advantageous state in the special effect state is the same (for example, FIG. 9).

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 9, the ratio controlled by CZ in the night stage is the same regardless of the transition to stage B (night) or stage A (night). By doing so, the advantage for the player does not change depending on whether or not the player has performed a specific confirmation operation.

(2-5) The reception control means can further execute reception non-control (for example, FIG. 10 (d2)) that controls not to accept the specific confirmation operation when the transition condition is satisfied.
The rate at which the reception control is performed and the transition to the special effect state is performed is higher than the rate at which the reception non-control is performed and the transition to the special effect state is performed (for example, FIG. 10 (d2)).

Specifically, the reception control includes a reception non-control (FIG. 10 (d2)) that controls not to accept a specific confirmation operation when the transition condition is satisfied. Further, as shown in FIG. 10 (d2), the rate at which reception control is performed and the stage shifts to the night stage is higher than the rate at which reception non-control is performed and the stage shifts to the night stage (for example, FIG. 10 (d2). )). By doing so, it is possible to draw the player's attention to how the stage shifts, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

(2-6) At the time of transition of the effect state, a transition suggestion display (for example, shutter display) suggesting the transition of the effect state is performed (for example, FIG. 10 (c2)).
After the end of the transition suggestion display, the transition destination suggestion display (for example, title display) suggesting the effect state of the transition destination is performed (for example, FIG. 10 (c3)).

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 10 (c2), the sub-control unit 91 can execute a shutter display suggesting a stage shift at the time of stage shift. Further, as shown in FIG. 10 (c3), the sub-control unit 91 can execute the title display suggesting the stage of the transition destination after the shutter display ends. By doing so, the player can pay attention to the transition of the stage.

[Modification example]
Although the main embodiments of the present invention have been described above, the present invention is not limited to the above embodiments, and various modifications and applications are possible. Hereinafter, modifications of the above-described embodiment applicable to the present invention will be described.

[Control to CZ]
In the present embodiment, the control is controlled by the CZ after the continuous effect is executed, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the continuous effect may be controlled by the CZ at the start of the continuous effect. In this case, if the continuous effect ends with a defeat, the CZ may end and the advantageous section may be normally controlled, and if the continuous effect ends with a victory, the CZ may end and be controlled by the AT.

[Application to pachinko machines]
Next, an example when the present invention is applied to a pachinko gaming machine will be described. Hereinafter, detailed description of the same parts as those in the above embodiment will be omitted.

In the pachinko gaming machine, a game is performed by operating a ball striking operation handle into a gaming area provided on a gaming board to drive a pachinko ball, which is a gaming medium. In the pachinko gaming machine, when the pachinko ball passes through the starting area provided in the gaming area, it is determined whether or not to generate a big hit based on the extracted random numbers. Upon passing through the starting area, the image display device displays the effect symbol in a variable manner. When a big hit is made, the big hit symbol is derived and displayed as a result of the variable display. After the big hit, it is controlled to the big hit game state. After the jackpot game state ends, it may be controlled to a probability change state according to the jackpot type. Probability change control is executed in which the probability that the probability change state display result becomes a "big hit" is higher than that in the normal state.

In the present embodiment, an example of the effect of shifting from the normal stage (daytime stage) to the precursory stage has been described with reference to FIGS. 11 and 12. Hereinafter, an example of production when applied to a pachinko gaming machine will be described with reference to FIG.

When applied to a pachinko gaming machine, for example, the precursor stage may be a stage that shifts when the look-ahead notice effect is executed, and the normal stage may be a stage that shifts when the look-ahead notice effect is not executed. The look-ahead notice effect is an effect that announces the reliability of the jackpot in the variable display before execution.

The look-ahead notice effect starts from the variable display that starts after the start prize for the variable display that is the target of the advance notice, and before the variable display that corresponds to the start prize that is the target of the advance notice is started. It is executed continuously over multiple times of variable display. If a highly reliable look-ahead notice effect is executed, or if a highly advantageous jackpot (16R probability change, etc.) occurs, move to stage C, and in other cases, move to the night stage at random. You may.

FIG. 14 is a diagram for explaining an example of application to a pachinko gaming machine. As shown in FIG. 14 (a1), it is assumed that the stage B (daytime) is currently controlled. A background image of stage B (daytime) is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. In the pachinko gaming machine, the background image of the stage B (daytime) is displayed, and the effect pattern is displayed in the center of the screen. On the screen, the variable display is finished, and the effect symbol is stopped at "362".

Then, by winning a prize in the start winning opening, the variable display starts. In the slot machine 1, the transition condition is satisfied by the start operation, but in the pachinko gaming machine, the transition condition is satisfied at the timing when the variable display starts.

In the state of FIG. 14 (a1), when the execution of the look-ahead notice effect is determined by winning the start winning opening, the transition condition is satisfied. At this time, it is assumed that the execution of the reception control is decided. Along with the start of the variable display, the shutter effect starts.

When the execution of the shutter effect is started, the state transitions from the state in which the shutter is open (FIG. 14 (a1)) to the state in which the shutter is closed (FIG. 14 (a3)). FIG. 14 (a2) is an image showing the middle of closing the shutter. The shutter image is displayed on the front side of the background image of stage B (daytime). Therefore, when the image of the shutter is displayed, the background image of the stage B becomes partially invisible.

As shown in FIG. 14 (a2), the background image of the stage B is partially invisible, but the fluctuating symbol is in a state where part or all of it is visible.

As shown in FIG. 14 (a3), when the shutter is closed, the background image of stage B (daytime) becomes completely invisible. In addition, since it is decided to execute the reception control, a confirmation display is displayed when the shutter is closed.

It is assumed that the player performs a button operation (operation of the effect button of the pachinko gaming machine) from the state of FIG. 14 (a3). It is assumed that the transition to the stage A1 (daytime) different from the stage B (daytime) is decided by the button operation.

In the slot machine 1, the shutter starts to close when the start operation is performed, and the shutter starts to open when the first stop operation is performed. That is, the shutter effect is executed due to the operation of the player. The confirmation display is erased at the timing when the shutter starts to open, but in the case of the slot machine 1, the confirmation display is not erased unless the first stop operation is performed.

On the other hand, in pachinko gaming machines, the shutter starts to close when the variable display is started, and the shutter starts to open when a predetermined time elapses. Since the confirmation display is erased when the shutter starts to open, it is necessary to operate the buttons within a predetermined time in the case of a pachinko gaming machine.

When the predetermined time elapses, the state transitions to the state in which the shutter is open. FIG. 14 (a4) is an image showing the process of opening the shutter. At this time, a part of the background image of the stage A1 (daytime), which is the changed stage, becomes visible. In addition, a part or all of the fluctuating effect symbol is in a visible state.

Further, when the shutter is opened and the shutter is completely opened as shown in FIG. 14 (a5), the background image of the stage A becomes visible, and the shutter effect ends. At that time, the character image "stage A1 (daytime)" is displayed as the title display corresponding to the stage A1 (daytime).

From the state of FIG. 14 (a3), it is assumed that the player does not operate the button. Since the button operation was not performed, the control to stage B (daytime) continues.

When the predetermined time elapses, the state transitions to the state in which the shutter is open. FIG. 14 (b1) is an image showing the process of opening the shutter. At this time, a part of the background image of the stage B (daytime) becomes visible. In addition, a part or all of the fluctuating effect symbol is in a visible state.

Further, when the shutter is opened and the shutter is completely opened as shown in FIG. 14 (b2), the background image of the stage B (daytime) becomes visible, and the shutter effect ends. At that time, the character image "stage B (daytime)" is displayed as the title display corresponding to the stage B (daytime).

In the state of FIG. 14 (a1), when the execution of uncontrolled reception is determined, when the execution of the shutter effect is started by the start of the variable display, the shutter is opened (FIG. 14 (a1)). The state transitions to the state in which the shutter is closed (FIG. 14 (c1)). In this example, it is assumed that the transition to stage C is decided at the start of the variable display.

As shown in FIG. 14 (c1), when the shutter is closed, the background image of stage B (daytime) becomes completely invisible. No confirmation is displayed even when the shutter is closed.

When the predetermined time elapses, the state transitions to the state in which the shutter is open. FIG. 14 (c2) is an image showing the middle of opening the shutter. At this time, a part of the background image of the stage C, which is the changed stage, becomes visible. In addition, a part or all of the fluctuating effect symbol is in a visible state.

Further, when the shutter is opened and the shutter is completely opened as shown in FIG. 14 (c3), the background image of the stage C becomes visible, and the shutter effect ends. At that time, the character image "stage C" is displayed as the title display corresponding to the stage C.

In addition, various configurations, various processes, timings of various processes, and the like in the above-described embodiments and modifications can be appropriately combined.

It should be considered that the embodiments disclosed this time are exemplary in all respects and not restrictive. The scope of the present invention is shown by the scope of claims rather than the above description, and it is intended to include all modifications within the meaning and scope equivalent to the scope of claims.

1 slot machine, 1a housing, 1b front door, 2L, 2C, 2R reel, 3 see-through window, 4 medal insertion part, 6 MAXBET switch, 7 start switch, 8L, 8C, 8R stop switch, 9 medal payout exit, 11 Credit display, 12 game auxiliary display, 13 game display, 27 side lamp, 28L, 28C, 28R reel backlight, 41 main control unit, 41a main CPU, 41c RAM, 51 liquid crystal display, 53, 54 speakers , 56 Production switch, 91 Sub control unit, 91a
Sub CPU, 91c RAM.

Claims (2)

It is a game machine that plays games
A production state transition means capable of shifting the production state to one of a plurality of types of production states based on the establishment of the transition condition, and
When the transition condition is satisfied, there is no reception control that controls not to accept a specific confirmation operation for confirming the player's intention regarding the transition of the effect state, and when the transition condition is satisfied, the specific confirmation operation is performed. It is equipped with a reception control means that can execute reception control that controls reception.
If the reception non-control is performed when the transition condition is satisfied and the production state shifts from the specific effect state to any of the plurality of types of effect states, the reception is received when the transition condition is satisfied. A gaming machine having a higher ratio of being controlled to an advantageous state that is advantageous to the player than when the production state is controlled and the production state shifts from the specific production state to any one of the plurality of types of production states. It is a game machine that plays games
A production state transition means capable of shifting the production state to one of a plurality of types of production states based on the establishment of the transition condition, and
When the transition condition is satisfied, there is no reception control that controls not to accept a specific confirmation operation for confirming the player's intention regarding the transition of the effect state, and when the transition condition is satisfied, the specific confirmation operation is performed. It is equipped with a reception control means that can execute reception control that controls reception.
If the reception non-control is performed when the transition condition is satisfied and the production state shifts from one of the plurality of types of production states to the special production state, the reception is received when the transition condition is satisfied. A gaming machine having a higher ratio of being controlled to an advantageous state that is advantageous to the player than when the effect state shifts from one of the plurality of types of effect states to the special effect state after being controlled.

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