JP2021074326A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine for enhancing interest in a game regarding a degree of advantage related to impartation of privilege in each of specific states to be controlled repeatedly.SOLUTION: Plural degree-of-expectation indications at least including a degree-of-expectation indication corresponding to a current battle performance state, a degree-of-expectation indication corresponding to a next battle performance state, and a degree-of-expectation indication corresponding to a specific state after the next time can be performed during a specific period. Further, a game machine includes suggestive performance execution means for executing a suggestive performance for suggesting whether privilege is imparted for each specific state. The suggestive performance execution means can execute a suggestive performance in a mode based on a degree-of-advantage suggestive indication that is in progress in accordance with a specific state.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 10

Description

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

As a gaming machine, a variable display unit capable of variablely displaying a plurality of types of identification information that can be identified by each is provided, and after the variable display unit is variablely displayed, 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.

As such a game machine, there is a slot machine that can be controlled in a chance zone (CZ) and changes the winning probability of the CZ lottery every time a predetermined number of games are periodically exhausted (for example, a patent). Document 1).

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2018-79108

In the slot machine described above, in order to improve the interest of the game with respect to the advantage regarding the granting of benefits such as the winning probability of the CZ lottery in each of the specific states that are repeatedly controlled each time a predetermined number of games are consumed. Still had room for improvement.

The present invention has been devised in view of such circumstances, and is to provide a gaming machine capable of improving the interest of a game with respect to the advantage of granting a privilege in each of a specific state that is repeatedly controlled. ..

A gaming machine that plays a game (for example, a slot machine 1, a pachinko gaming machine).
Specific state control means (for example, a process of controlling to a battle effect state by the sub control unit 91) that can be repeatedly (for example, three times) controlled in a specific state (for example, a battle effect state),
A privilege lottery means (for example, an AT lottery executed by the main control unit 41) for performing a privilege lottery (for example, an AT lottery) relating to the granting of a privilege (for example, AT),
Advantage suggestion display means (for example, sub-control unit 91) for performing an advantage suggestion display (for example, expectation display (first to third display)) suggesting the advantage of the privilege lottery (for example, AT winning expectation). Processing to display the degree of expectation by
The advantage suggestion display means corresponds to at least the advantage suggestion display (for example, the first display) corresponding to the current specific state (for example, the battle effect state 1) and the next specific state (for example, the battle effect state 2). Identify a plurality of advantage suggestion displays including an advantage suggestion display (for example, second display) and an advantage suggestion display (for example, third display) corresponding to a specific state (for example, battle effect state 3) one after another. It can be done during the period (eg Figure 9) and
Suggestion effect execution means (for example, a process in which the sub-control unit 91 executes a battle effect) for executing a suggestion effect (for example, a battle effect) suggesting whether or not the privilege is granted, and
During the execution of the suggestion effect, a special effect execution means (for example, the sub control unit 91) that executes a special effect (for example, a cut-in effect) suggesting that the privilege is given at a high rate is executed. Processing), and further prepared,
The special effect is executed in a common mode regardless of which mode the suggestion effect is executed based on the advantage suggestion display that has been performed corresponding to the specific state (for example, FIG. 12 (a3)). , (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 the expectation degree suggestion display and the expectation degree of a specific combination. It is a figure for demonstrating the change of the mode of expectation degree display, and a specific combination. It is a figure for demonstrating the transition from the expectation degree suggestion display to the battle production. It is a figure for demonstrating the transition from the expectation degree suggestion display to the battle production. It is a figure for demonstrating the cut-in effect. It is a figure for demonstrating an example of an expectation degree suggestion display and a battle production. It is a figure for demonstrating an example of an expectation degree suggestion display and a battle production. It is a figure for demonstrating an example of an expectation degree suggestion display and a battle production.

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 whose front surface opens. 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 bets (3 in the present embodiment) determined according to the gaming state within that range, the MAXBET switch 6, 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 "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. , Controls related to the progress of the game, such as rotation / stop of 2R and lighting / extinguishing of each LED on the game display unit 13.

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 a symbol combination that matches the symbol combination of the winning combination is stopped on the winning line LN, a prize 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 role, the winning flags for the small role and the replaying role 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 role 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, and 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 bets 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 upper limit number, and the number of winnings of the leading role at the time of winning the push order is a predetermined upper limit 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.

Here, the main control unit 41 performs a privilege lottery regarding the granting of the privilege. For example, the privilege is AT, CZ, and the number of additional games (the number of AT games). In the present embodiment, an AT lottery is performed as a privilege lottery in a game controlled by an advantageous section normal or CZ. When it is determined in the AT lottery that an AT is to be granted, the number of games controlled by the AT (the number of AT games) is further determined, and the AT winning game is also determined. Then, when the game progresses and the game becomes an AT winning game, the AT is won and the game is controlled by the AT from the next game.

In addition, a CZ lottery is performed as a privilege lottery in the advantageous section normal. When it is decided that CZ is given in the CZ lottery, the number of games controlled by CZ (the number of CZ games) is further determined, and the CZ winning game is also determined. Then, when the game progresses and becomes a CZ winning game, the CZ is won and the game is controlled by the CZ from the next game. In addition, when an additional lottery is performed as a privilege lottery at AT and the additional lottery is won (additional winning), the number of additional games (the number of AT games) is given in addition to the number of AT games.

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 electrical 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 combination of symbols 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 the player can easily 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. 6-choice bells (6-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 changes to a state in which the game cannot proceed, provided 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 (for example, 4 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.

[Expectation display and battle production]
The sub control unit 91 can repeatedly control the specific state. As described above, the main control unit 41 performs a privilege lottery regarding the granting of the privilege. In the present embodiment, in the privilege lottery, whether or not to grant the AT is drawn, and when the decision to grant the AT is made, the number of games to be controlled by the AT (the number of AT games) is determined. For example, the number of AT games is determined from 20 games, 30 games, and 50 games.

In addition, the sub-control unit 91 can execute the expectation degree display suggesting the advantage of the privilege lottery. Then, a plurality of expectation degrees are displayed in a specific period corresponding to each of the specific states that are repeatedly controlled.

In the present embodiment, the sub-control unit 91 can execute the expectation degree display suggesting the AT winning expectation degree (the rate at which the AT is given). As will be described in detail later, it is possible to perform the first display, the second display, and the third display as the expectation degree display.

Further, as an example of a specific state, it is possible to control the battle effect state. Specifically, it is possible to repeatedly control the battle effect state (battle effect states 1 to 3) at least three times during CZ. Then, a plurality of expectation degree displays (first to third displays) corresponding to each of the three battle effect states that are repeatedly controlled are performed in a specific period during the CZ. Then, when the first (this time) battle production state 1 ends, it is controlled to the battle production state 2 next time, and when the next battle production state 2 ends, it is controlled to the battle production state 3 one after another. ..

The first display corresponds to the battle effect state 1, the second display corresponds to the battle effect state 2, and the third display corresponds to the battle effect state 3. That is, in a specific period, at least the expectation degree display (first display) corresponding to the current battle effect state (battle effect state 1) and the expectation degree display (second display) corresponding to the next battle effect state (battle effect state 2). It is possible to perform a plurality of expectation display including the display) and the expectation display (for example, the third display) corresponding to the specific state (battle effect state 3) one after another. In the expectation degree display, the expectation degree of AT winning may be suggested, or the expectation degree of the number of AT games to be given may be suggested. Hereinafter, a specific description will be given.

[Expectation suggestion display and expectation of a specific combination]
First, the expectation degree suggestion display and the expectation degree of a specific combination (described later) will be described. FIG. 8 is a diagram for explaining an expectation degree suggestion display and an expectation degree of a specific combination. FIG. 8A is a diagram for explaining the expectation degree of the expectation degree suggestion display, and FIG. 8B is a diagram for explaining the expectation degree of a specific combination.

In the present embodiment, the mode of the expectation display among the plurality of expectation displays (first to third displays) is changed from the initial mode to the final mode during the change period in which the mode of the expectation display changes. It is possible to do. The change period is a predetermined period during a specific period. Of the specific period, the mode of expectation display can be changed during the change period, but the mode of expectation display does not change during the period other than the change period. The initial aspect is the aspect of expectation display when the change period starts. The final aspect is an aspect of expectation display at the end of the change period. In the present embodiment, the change period and the specific period coincide with each other.

As shown in FIG. 8A, the mode of expectation display includes the first mode to the fifth mode. The first aspect is an aspect in which the expectation degree display is displayed in white. When the expectation degree display is displayed in the first aspect, the ratio at which AT is given (hereinafter, also referred to as “expectation degree”) is X1. The second aspect is an aspect in which the expectation degree display is displayed in blue. When the expectation degree display is displayed in the second aspect, the expectation degree is X2.

The third aspect is an aspect in which the expectation degree display is displayed in green. When the expectation degree display is displayed in the third aspect, the expectation degree is X3. The fourth aspect is an aspect in which the expectation degree display is displayed in red. When the expectation degree display is displayed in the fourth aspect, the expectation degree is X4. The fifth aspect is an aspect in which the expectation degree display is displayed in rainbow colors. When the expectation degree display is displayed in the fifth aspect, the expectation degree is X5.

In the present embodiment, the privilege lottery (AT lottery) is performed in a game controlled by CZ. At that time, the AT lottery may be performed for each battle effect state (battle effect state 1 to 3) corresponding to the expectation degree display (first to third displays). Then, the mode of expectation display (initial mode and final mode) is determined by the lottery depending on whether or not the determination of the specific advantage is made in the AT lottery. Here, the decision that becomes the specific advantage is the decision to grant AT. In the present embodiment, when the decision to grant the AT is made, a more advantageous mode of expectation display is determined than when the decision to grant the AT is not made.

Specifically, the initial mode and the final mode of the first display are determined based on the AT lottery performed for the battle effect state 1, and the second display is determined based on the AT lottery performed for the battle effect state 2. The initial mode and the final mode are determined, and the initial mode and the final mode of the third display are determined based on the AT lottery performed for the battle effect state 3. At that time, the determination is made so that the final aspect is more advantageous than the initial aspect.

In the game controlled by CZ, the AT lottery may be performed once. If a decision is made to grant an AT in the AT lottery, it means that a decision to give a specific advantage (decision to grant an AT) has been made in any of the battle production states (battle production states 1 to 3). It is decided by lottery to notify. That is, the battle effect state for notifying that the decision to grant the AT has been made is determined.

Then, the initial mode and the final mode are determined for each expected degree display. At that time, the expectation display corresponding to the battle effect state in which the determination to be the specific advantage has been made is more advantageous than the expectation display in the battle effect state in which the notification is not made. Lottery is done as follows. In each game in CZ, a lottery may be performed to change the mode of expectation display.

Here, the degree of expectation is higher in the order of X5, X4, X3, X2, and X1, and X5 is 100%. That is, when the expectation degree is displayed in the fifth aspect (rainbow color), the expectation degree (rate at which the AT is given) is 100%, and the control to the AT is confirmed. The fifth aspect is also referred to as a definite aspect.

In the present embodiment, when the advantage of any of the privilege lottery is the specific advantage, the combination of the plurality of expectation display modes (first to fifth modes) is a specific combination (specific combinations 1 to 3). ). Here, "the advantage of any of the privilege lottery is the specific advantage" is determined to grant AT in any of the three AT lottery performed corresponding to the battle production states 1 to 3. Means that was done. Hereinafter, such a situation is also simply referred to as "a decision to grant AT was made in the AT lottery".

In addition, when the AT lottery is performed once in the game controlled by CZ, "the advantage of any of the privilege lottery is the specific advantage" means that the decision to grant the AT has been made. It means that it was decided by lottery to be notified in the battle production state of.

Further, when none of the advantages of the privilege lottery is a specific advantage (when a decision to grant an AT is not made), a combination of a plurality of modes of expectation display cannot be a specific combination. Further, in the change period (specific period), the mode of expectation display is changed so that the combination of a plurality of modes of expectation display does not become a specific combination when none of the advantages of the privilege lottery is a specific advantage. Hereinafter, a specific description will be given.

As shown in FIG. 8B, in the present embodiment, there are a plurality of types of specific combinations, including the specific combinations 1 to 3. The specific combination 1 is a combination in which all of the first to third indications are displayed in the second aspect (blue). The degree of expectation when the specific combination is 1, is Y1. The specific combination 2 is a combination in which all of the first to third indications are displayed in the third aspect (green).

The degree of expectation when the specific combination 2 is set is Y2. The specific combination 3 is a combination in which all of the first to third indications are displayed in the third aspect (red). The degree of expectation when the specific combination 3 is set is Y3. Here, the degree of expectation is higher in the order of Y3, Y2, and Y1.

The mode of expectation display includes a low expectation mode (first mode) and a high expectation mode (second to fourth mode) suggesting that the AT lottery has a higher advantage than the low expectation mode. Including. The specific combination is a combination including a high expectation mode.

As described above, as shown in FIG. 8A, the mode of expectation display includes a definite mode (fifth mode) suggesting that a decision to grant AT has been made in the AT lottery. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 8B, the specific combination is a combination that does not include a definite mode.

As explained above, there are multiple expectation displays including at least the expectation display corresponding to the current battle production state, the expectation display corresponding to the next battle production state, and the expectation display corresponding to the specific state one after another. Since it is performed in a specific period, the player can pay attention to whether or not AT is given in relation to a plurality of battle production states. Further, when the advantage of any of the privilege lottery is a specific advantage, a combination of a plurality of expectation display modes can be used as a specific combination, but the advantage of the privilege lottery is in a change period in which the expectation display mode changes. Since the mode of expectation display is changed so that the combination of a plurality of modes of expectation display does not become a specific combination when none of the degrees is a specific advantage, the player can pay attention to the appearance of the specific combination. It is possible to improve the interest of the game. As a result, it is possible to improve the interest of the game with respect to the AT winning expectation in each of the battle production states that are repeatedly controlled.

[Changes in the mode of expectation display and specific combinations]
Next, changes in the mode of expectation display and specific combinations will be described. FIG. 9 is a diagram for explaining changes in the mode of expectation display and specific combinations. FIG. 9A describes a case where a decision to grant AT is made in the AT lottery during CZ (a decision to grant AT is made in any AT lottery), and FIG. 9B is shown. ) Describes the case where the decision to grant the AT was not made in the AT lottery during the CZ (the decision to grant the AT was not made in any of the AT lottery).

First, a case where a decision to grant AT is made in the AT lottery during CZ will be described. As shown in FIG. 9A, it is assumed that the control is currently controlled by CZ.

In the present embodiment, the ratio of the combination to the specific combination differs depending on the combination of the initial modes of the plurality of expectation display.

Specifically, a specific period depends on the combination of the initial modes of the three expectation display (first to third displays) corresponding to each of the three battle production states (first battle production states 1 to 3). In (change period), the ratio of the combination to be a specific combination is different.

In the example of FIG. 9A, when the decision to grant the AT is made, the combination of the initial modes is determined to be "blue-green-green". Here, "blue-green-green" is first displayed in the second aspect (blue), second displayed in the third aspect (green), and third displayed in the third aspect (green). Show that it will be done.

On the other hand, in the example of FIG. 9B, the combination of the initial modes of the expectation degree display is determined to be "blue, blue, and white" when the determination to grant the AT is not made. The degree of expectation is higher when the combination of the initial modes is "blue-green-green" than when the combination of the initial modes of the expectation degree display is "blue-green-white" (in the third display, the first mode (in the third display, the first mode (blue-green-green)). The third aspect (green) has a higher advantage than the green).

As described above, when the decision to grant the AT is made, the proportion of the expectation display being performed in a mode with a high degree of expectation is higher than when the decision to grant the AT is not made. Further, in the present embodiment, the more the combination of the initial modes of the expectation display is the combination of the expectation display with the higher expectation, the higher the ratio of the combination becoming the specific combination in the specific period is configured. ing.

In the example of FIG. 9A, it is assumed that the game progresses from the state where the combination of the initial modes is "blue-green-green", and the 6-choice bell is won. When the 6-choice bell is won, a change lottery will be held. The change lottery is a lottery for determining whether or not to change the mode of expectation display according to any one of the first to third displays. When the expectation degree display whose mode is changed is determined by the change lottery, it is further determined which mode the current expectation degree display mode is to be changed. It should be noted that a plurality of aspects of the first to third indications may be changed.

In this example, the current combination of expectations display modes is "blue-green-green". Then, it is assumed that a decision to change the mode of the first display is made in the change lottery executed by winning the 6-choice bell. Furthermore, it is assumed that a decision is made to change the current mode of expectation display (blue) to green.

With this decision, the combination of modes of expectation display changes from "blue-green-green" to "green-green-green". As a result, the combination of the modes of expectation display is changed to the specific combination 2 "green-green-green", and the combination with high expectation is derived.

In the present embodiment, the expected value during the period in which one of the plurality of expectation display modes is not changed is when the combination of the plurality of expectation display modes is a specific combination. However, it is configured to be larger than when the combination is different from the specific combination.

Specifically, when the combination of the current expectations display modes is a specific combination, a determination is not made to change any of the first to third display modes of the expectation display as compared with the case where the combination is not a specific combination. A change lottery is held so that the ratio is high.

For example, when the combination of the current expectations display modes is a specific combination, even if the 6-choice bell is won a predetermined time (for example, twice), any of the expectations of the first to third displays is expected. The decision to change the mode of the degree display may not be made.

In this example, after the combination of the mode of expectation display is the specific combination 2 "green green green", the 6-choice bell is won twice, but in any of the change lottery, the first to third displays No decision has been made to change the mode of expectation display in any of the above.

Then, in the change lottery performed when the 6-choice bell is won next, a decision is made to change the mode of the expectation degree display of any of the first to third displays. Here, in the change lottery, a decision is made to change the mode of the third display from green to red. As a result, the combination of the modes of expectation display changes from "green-green-green" to "green-green-red".

Then, it is assumed that the specific period ends after that. In this example, the combination of the initial modes of the expectation display is "blue-green-green", and the combination of the final modes of the expectation display is "green-green-red". That is, in the first display, the initial mode of the expectation display is blue, and the final mode of the expectation display is green. In the second display, the initial mode of the expectation display is green, and the final mode of the expectation display is green. In the third display, the initial mode of the expectation display is green, and the final mode of the expectation display is red.

When the specific period ends, it is controlled to the battle production state. First, the battle effect 1 is executed while being controlled to the first battle effect state. If the battle is won in the battle effect 1, the control to the CZ ends and the AT controls it. If the battle is defeated in the battle effect 1, the control to the first battle effect state ends, the control is performed to the second battle effect state, and the battle effect 2 is executed.

If the battle is won in the battle effect 2, the control to the CZ ends and the AT controls it. If the battle is defeated in the battle effect 2, the control to the second battle effect state ends, the control is performed to the third battle effect state, and the battle effect 3 is executed.

If the battle is won in the battle production 3, it is controlled by the AT. If the battle is defeated in the battle effect 3, the control to the battle effect state 3 ends and the control to the CZ ends. Then, when the control to the CZ is completed, the advantageous section is normally controlled.

In this example, in the first display, the mode of expectation display ends in green, so when the specific period ends, the battle effect 1 in which the background color is green is executed. Here, it is assumed that the battle is defeated in the battle production 1. As a result, the battle effect 2 is executed.

In the second display, since the mode of expectation display ends in green, the battle effect 2 in which the background color is green is executed. In battle production 2, it is assumed that the battle is defeated. As a result, the battle effect 3 is executed.

In the third display, since the mode of expectation display ends in red, the battle effect 3 in which the background color is red is executed. It is assumed that the battle is won in the battle production 3. As a result, the control to the CZ is completed and the control to the AT is performed.

As described above, when a decision is made to grant an AT in any of the AT lottery, a combination of a plurality of modes of expectation display may be a specific combination. Further, in a specific period, it is possible to change the mode of the expectation display among the plurality of expectation displays from the initial mode to the final mode.

Next, a case where the decision to grant AT is not made in the AT lottery during CZ will be described. As shown in FIG. 9B, it is assumed that the control is currently controlled by CZ. In the example of FIG. 9 (a), the decision to grant AT is made, and the combination of the initial modes is "blue-green-green", but in the example of FIG. 9 (b), the decision to grant AT is made. Is not performed, and the combination of the initial modes of expectation display is "blue-blue-white", which has a lower expectation than "blue-green-green".

Then, it is assumed that the game in CZ progresses and the 6-choice bell is elected. It is assumed that a decision is made to change the mode of the third display in the change lottery executed by winning the 6-choice bell. Furthermore, it is assumed that a decision is made to change the current mode of expectation display (white) to green.

As a result, the combination of the modes of expectation display changes from "blue blue white" to "blue blue green". In this case, the combination of the modes of expectation display is not a specific combination. For example, when the change from "blue blue white" to "blue blue blue", the combination of the modes of expectation display is the specific combination 1.

However, in the present embodiment, if the decision to grant the AT has not been made, the change lottery is performed while avoiding the derivation of a specific combination having a high degree of expectation. For example
If it is currently "blue-blue-green" and the specific combination 1 is derived when the third display changes to blue, the lottery may be performed with only the first display and the second display as the change target. 3 When the display is decided, the decision may be made so as to avoid blue and change to green or red.

Further, it is assumed that the combination of the mode of expectation display is changed from "blue-blue-green" to "blue-green-green" by the change lottery by winning the next 6-choice bell. Further, it is assumed that the combination of the mode of expectation display is changed from "blue-green-green" to "blue-green-red" by the change lottery by winning the next 6-choice bell. Also in this case, the change lottery is performed so as to avoid changing from "blue-green-green" to "green-green-green" and deriving the specific combination 2.

Then, it is assumed that the specific period ends in a state where the combination of the modes of expectation display is changed to "green-green-red" by the change lottery by the next 6-choice bell winning. When the specific period ends, it is controlled to the battle production state.

In this example, in the first display, the mode of expectation display ends in green, so when the specific period ends, the battle effect 1 in which the background color is green is executed. It is assumed that the battle is defeated in the battle production 1. As a result, the battle effect 2 is executed.

In the second display, since the mode of expectation display ends in green, the battle effect 2 in which the background color is green is executed. In battle production 2, it is assumed that the battle is defeated. As a result, the battle effect 3 is executed.

In the third display, since the mode of expectation display ends in red, the battle effect 3 in which the background color is red is executed. It is assumed that the battle is defeated in the battle production 3. As a result, the control to the CZ is completed and the advantageous section is normally controlled.

As described above, when the decision to grant AT is not made in any of the AT lottery, the combination of a plurality of modes of expectation display cannot be a specific combination. Further, in the specific period, when the decision to grant the AT is not made in the AT lottery, the mode of the expectation display is changed so that the combination of the plurality of modes of the expectation display does not become a specific combination.

[Transition from expectation suggestion display to battle production]
Next, the transition from the expectation suggestion display to the battle production will be described. 10 and 11 are diagrams for explaining the transition from the expectation suggestion display to the battle effect.

10 (a1) to 10 (a3) explain the transition from the first display to the battle effect 1, and FIGS. 10 (b1) to 10 (b3) explain the transition from the second display to the battle effect 2. 11 (a1) to (a3), (b), and (c) explain the transition from the third display to the battle effect 3.

First, an example of transition from the first display to the battle effect 1 will be described. It is assumed that it is currently controlled by CZ. As shown in FIG. 10 (a1), an image of the sun and a flying bird is displayed as a background image displayed in the CZ.

Further, in the CZ, the expectation degree display suggesting the AT winning expectation degree is performed. Expectation display is performed in the expectation display area. The lower part of the screen is the expectation display area. The expectation degree display area includes a first display area for performing the first display, a second display area for performing the second display, and a third display area for performing the third display.

The first display is performed in the first display area on the left side when viewed from the player, the second display is performed in the second display area in the center, and the third display is performed in the second display area on the right side. Further, the battle effects 1 to 3 are executed in the battle effect display area. The entire screen is the battle effect display area. All of the battle effects 1 to 3 are executed in the battle effect display area of the entire screen.

In this example, the first display is currently performed in the fourth aspect (red), the second display is performed in the third aspect (green), and the third display is performed in the second aspect (blue). It has been.

An image of a panda is displayed on the liquid crystal screen 51 as a first display, and a red background image is displayed. Further, as the second display, an image of a tiger is displayed and a green background image is displayed. As the third display, an image of a lion is displayed and a blue background image is displayed.

In this state, it is assumed that the specific period has ended. When the specific period ends, a battle effect suggesting whether or not AT is granted is executed for each battle effect state. At that time, the battle production is executed in a manner based on the expectation degree display that has been performed corresponding to the battle production state.

At that time, the effect display (effect display) is performed in a mode based on the expectation degree display that has been performed corresponding to the battle effect state. In the effect display, the display is performed so as to transition from the expectation display area where the expectation is displayed to the battle effect display area where the battle effect is executed. Then, when the effect display ends, the battle effect starts.

Hereinafter, a specific description will be given with reference to the drawings. Since the first display is performed in the fourth aspect (red), the effect display 1 and the battle effect 1 are also performed in the fourth aspect (red).

At that time, the battle effect 1 starts after the effect display 1 displayed so as to transition from the first display area where the first display is performed to the battle effect display area where the battle effect 1 is executed is performed. .. As shown in FIG. 10A2, radial red light is generated from the first display area, the red light gradually extends toward the battle effect display area, and finally the red light is emitted. Reach the effect display area.

After that, the effect display 1 ends and the battle effect 1 starts. As shown in FIG. 10A, a red background image is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 as the background image of the battle effect 1. In addition, 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) confront each other is displayed in the Colosseum. Further, as a title image, a character image "Battle 1" that can identify the battle effect 1 is displayed.

Next, an example of transition from the second display to the battle effect 2 will be described. In the example shown in FIG. 10 (a3), it is assumed that the battle effect 1 ends due to defeat. As a result, as shown in FIG. 10 (b1), the screen returns to the screen shown in FIG. 10 (a1). However, since the battle effect 1 has ended, the first display has ended, and the second display and the third display have been performed.

Since the battle effect 1 is completed, the battle effect 2 is executed next. Since the second display is performed in the third mode (green), the effect display 2 and the battle effect 2 are also performed in the third mode (green).

At that time, the battle effect 2 starts after the effect display 2 displayed so as to transition from the second display area where the second display is performed to the battle effect display area where the battle effect 2 is executed is performed. .. As shown in FIG. 10 (b2), radial green light is generated from the second display area, the green light gradually extends toward the battle effect display area, and finally the green light is emitted. Reach the effect display area.

After that, the effect display 2 ends, and the battle effect 2 starts. As shown in FIG. 10B, a green background image is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 as the background image of the battle effect 2. In addition, an image of a friendly character and an enemy character facing each other in the Colosseum is displayed. Further, as a title image, a character image "Battle 2" that can identify the battle effect 2 is displayed.

Next, an example of transition from the third display to the battle effect 3 will be described. In the example shown in FIG. 10 (b3), it is assumed that the battle effect 2 ends due to defeat. As a result, as shown in FIG. 11 (a1), the screen returns to the screen shown in FIG. 10 (b1). However, since the battle effect 2 has ended, the second display has ended and only the third display has been performed.

Since the battle effect 2 is completed, the battle effect 3 is executed next. Since the third display is performed in the second mode (blue), the effect display 2 and the battle effect 2 are also performed in the second mode (blue).

At that time, the battle effect 3 starts after the effect display 3 displayed so as to transition from the third display area where the third display is performed to the battle effect display area where the battle effect 3 is executed is performed. .. As shown in FIG. 11 (a2), radial blue light is generated from the third display area, the blue light gradually extends toward the battle effect display area, and finally the blue light is emitted. Reach the effect display area.

After that, the effect display 3 ends, and the battle effect 3 starts. As shown in FIG. 11 (a3), a blue background image is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 as the background image of the battle effect 3. In addition, an image of a friendly character and an enemy character facing each other in the Colosseum is displayed. Further, as a title image, a character image "Battle 3" that can identify the battle effect 3 is displayed.

Further, in the present embodiment, when the battle effect is not executed in a mode based on the expectation degree display that has been performed corresponding to the battle effect state, the expectation level display that has been performed corresponding to the battle effect state is displayed. It is configured so that the ratio suggesting that AT is given is higher than when the battle effect is executed in the based manner.

For example, in the examples shown in FIGS. 11 (a1) to 11 (a3), since the third display is performed in the second mode (blue), the effect display 3 and the battle effect 3 are also performed in the second mode (blue). I am trying to be. On the other hand, the third display may be performed in the second mode (blue), and the effect display 3 may be performed in the fourth mode (red) as shown in FIG. 11 (b).

In this way, the third display is performed in the second mode (blue) and the effect display 3 is displayed as compared to the case where the third display is performed in the second mode (blue) and the effect display 3 is performed in the second mode (blue). Expectations are higher when the four modes (red) are used.

Further, the effect display 3 may be performed in the second mode (blue), and the battle effect 3 may be performed in the fourth mode (red) as shown in FIG. 11 (c).

In this way, the effect display 3 is performed in the second mode (blue) and the battle effect 3 is performed in the second mode, as compared with the case where the effect display 3 is performed in the second mode (blue) and the battle effect 3 is performed in the second mode (blue). Expectations are higher when the four modes (red) are used. For example, when the decision to grant AT is made, the rate of differentiating the mode of effect display and battle effect from the mode of expectation display is higher than when the decision to grant AT is not made. As such, it may be decided by lottery.

In addition, when the mode of the effect display or the battle effect is different from the mode of the expectation degree display, it is not always necessary to change to the mode of high expectation degree, and it may be changed to the mode of low expectation degree. Even in this case, the degree of expectation is high.

[Cut-in production]
Next, the cut-in effect will be described. The sub-control unit 91 can execute a cut-in effect suggesting that the rate at which AT is given is high during the execution of the battle effect. When the cut-in effect is executed, the rate at which AT is given is higher than when the cut-in effect is not executed.

The cut-in effect is executed in a common manner regardless of which mode the battle effect is executed based on the expectation degree display. Hereinafter, a specific description will be given with reference to FIG.

FIG. 12 is a diagram for explaining the cut-in effect. 12 (a1) to 12 (a3) show an example in which the cut-in effect is executed in the battle effect 3 executed in the second aspect (blue), and FIGS. 12 (b1) to 12 (b3) show. An example in which the cut-in effect is executed in the battle effect 3 executed in the fourth aspect (red) will be described.

The situation of FIG. 12 (a1) is the same as the situation of FIG. 11 (a3). As shown in FIG. 12 (a1), the battle effect 3 has started in the second aspect (blue). As shown in FIG. 12A2, as the battle effect progresses, an image in which the ally character and the enemy character develop a battle is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51.

At this time, it is assumed that the cut-in effect is executed. As shown in FIG. 12 (a3), in the cut-in effect, the cut-in effect image corresponding to the cut-in effect is displayed superimposing on the battle effect image corresponding to the battle effect. As a cut-in effect image, an image including a character image "Ikkuyo!" And an image of a girl is displayed.

The situation of FIG. 12 (b1) is the same as the situation of FIG. 11 (c). As shown in FIG. 12 (b1), the execution of the battle effect 3 has started in the fourth aspect (red). As shown in FIG. 12 (b2), as the battle effect progresses, an image of the battle between the ally character and the enemy character is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51.

At this time, it is assumed that the cut-in effect is executed. As shown in FIG. 12 (b3), in the cut-in effect, the cut-in effect image corresponding to the cut-in effect is displayed superimposing on the battle effect image corresponding to the battle effect.

In the example of FIG. 12 (a3), the battle effect 3 is executed in the second aspect (blue). On the other hand, in the example of FIG. 12 (b3), the battle effect 3 is executed in the fourth aspect (red). The cut-in effect image displayed in both is a common image.

In this way, regardless of which mode the battle effect is executed, the cut-in effect is executed in a common mode.

[Example of expectation suggestion display and battle production]
Next, an example of the expectation suggestion display and the battle effect will be described. 13 to 15 show
It is a figure for demonstrating an example of an expectation degree suggestion display and a battle production.

It is assumed that it is currently controlled by CZ and is in a specific period. As shown in FIG. 13 (a1), an image of the sun and a flying bird is displayed as a background image displayed in the CZ. Currently, the first display is performed in the second aspect (blue), the second display is performed in the third aspect (green), and the third display is performed in the third aspect (green).

Then, it is assumed that the game in CZ progresses and the 6-choice bell is elected. It is assumed that a decision is made to change the mode of the first display in the change lottery held when the 6-choice bell is won. Furthermore, it is assumed that a decision is made to change the current mode of expectation display (blue) to green.

In the present embodiment, the mode of any one of the plurality of expectations display is changed based on the operation of the player's effect switch 56.

As shown in FIG. 13 (a2), since the decision to change the mode of the first display is made, the operation promotion notification for displaying the image imitating the effect switch 56 is performed on the screen. As a result, it is notified that the player should operate the effect switch 56.

When the player operates the effect switch 56, as shown in FIG. 13 (a3), the character image "change!" Is displayed at the upper part of the first display area, and the first display mode is the second mode (the second mode (a3). It changes from blue) to the third aspect (green).

As a result, the combination of the modes of expectation display changes from "blue-green-green" to "green-green-green". As a result, the combination of the modes of expectation display has changed to the specific combination 2 “green-green-green”, and the combination with high expectation has been derived.

After that, it is assumed that another 6-choice bell is won. It is assumed that in the change lottery held when the 6-choice bell is won, a decision is made to change the mode of the third display from the third mode (green) to the fourth mode (red).

As a result, as shown in FIG. 13 (a4), the operation promotion notification is performed. When the player operates the effect switch 56, as shown in FIG. 13 (a5), the character image "change!" Is displayed at the upper part of the third display area, and the third display mode is the third mode (the third display mode. It changes from green) to the fourth aspect (red). As a result, the combination of the modes of expectation display changes from "green-green-green" to "green-green-red".

Then, in this state, it is assumed that the specific period has ended. As a result, the battle effect is executed. First, since the first display is currently performed in the third mode (green), after the effect display 1 (green effect) is performed in the third mode (green), the battle effect is produced in the third mode (green). 1 starts.

As shown in FIG. 13 (a6), radial green light is generated from the first display area, the green light gradually extends toward the battle effect display area, and finally the green light is emitted. Reach the effect display area.

After that, the effect display 1 ends and the battle effect 1 starts. As shown in FIG. 13 (a7), a green background image (green background) is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 as the background image of the battle effect 1. In addition, an image of a friendly character and an enemy character facing each other in the Colosseum is displayed. Further, as a title image, a character image "Battle 1" that can identify the battle effect 1 is displayed.

As the battle effect progresses, as shown in FIG. 13 (a8), an image of the battle between the ally character and the enemy character is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. Then, it is suggested whether or not the AT is controlled by the effect result (victory or defeat) of the battle effect.

In this example, it is assumed that the battle production 1 ends due to the defeat. When the third stop operation is performed and all the reels are stopped, as shown in FIG. 14 (a9), an image in which the defeated ally character is lying down is displayed, and a character image "LOSE ..." Is displayed. .. This suggests that it is not controlled by AT.

Then, when the start operation for starting the next game is performed, the screen returns to the screen on which the expectation level is displayed. However, since the battle effect 1 has ended, the first display has ended, and the second display and the third display have been performed.

Since Battle Production 1 has ended due to defeat, Battle Production 2 is executed next. Since the second display is performed in the third mode (green), the effect display 2 and the battle effect 2 are also performed in the third mode (green).

As shown in FIG. 14 (a10), radial green light is generated from the second display area, the green light gradually extends toward the battle effect display area, and finally the green light is emitted. Reach the effect display area.

After that, the effect display 2 ends, and the battle effect 2 starts. As shown in FIG. 14 (a11), a green background image is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 as the background image of the battle effect 2. In addition, an image of a friendly character and an enemy character facing each other in the Colosseum is displayed. Further, as a title image, a character image "Battle 2" that can identify the battle effect 2 is displayed.

As the battle effect progresses, as shown in FIG. 14 (a12), an image of the battle between the ally character and the enemy character is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. In this example, it is assumed that the battle production 2 ends due to defeat.

When the third stop operation is performed and all the reels are stopped, as shown in FIG. 14 (a13), an image in which the defeated ally character is lying down is displayed, and a character image "LOSE ..." Is displayed. .. This suggests that it is not controlled by AT.

Then, when the start operation for starting the next game is performed, the screen returns to the screen on which the expectation level is displayed. However, since the battle effect 2 has ended, the second display has ended and only the third display has been performed.

Since the battle production 2 has ended due to the defeat, the battle production 3 is executed next. Since the third display is performed in the fourth aspect (red), the effect display 3 and the battle effect 3 are also performed in the fourth aspect (red).

As shown in FIG. 14 (a14), radial red light is generated from the second display area, the red light gradually extends toward the battle effect display area, and finally the red light is emitted. Reach the effect display area.

After that, the effect display 3 ends, and the battle effect 3 starts. As shown in FIG. 14 (a15), a red background image is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 as the background image of the battle effect 3. In addition, an image of a friendly character and an enemy character facing each other in the Colosseum is displayed. Further, as a title image, a character image "Battle 3" that can identify the battle effect 3 is displayed.

As the battle effect progresses, as shown in FIG. 14 (a16), an image of the battle between the ally character and the enemy character is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. When the battle effect 3 ends due to victory, the state transitions to the state shown in FIG. 15 (a17), and when the battle effect 3 ends due to defeat, the state transitions to the state shown in FIG. 15 (a19).

When the battle effect 3 is completed by victory, when all the reels are stopped by the third stop operation, as shown in FIG. 15 (a17), the image of the winning ally character is displayed and the character image "WIN" is displayed. Is displayed. This suggests that it is controlled by AT.

Then, when the start operation for starting the next game is performed, it is controlled by the AT. As shown in FIG. 15 (a18), an image of a girl is displayed together with a background image of a star as an image displayed during AT.

On the other hand, when the battle effect 3 ends due to defeat, when all the reels are stopped by the third stop operation, as shown in FIG. 15 (a19), an image in which the defeated ally character is collapsed is displayed and characters are displayed. The image "LOSE ..." is displayed. This suggests that it is not controlled by AT.

Then, when the start operation for starting the next game is performed, the advantageous section is normally controlled. As shown in FIG. 15 (a19), as an image displayed during the advantageous section normal, an image showing that the character is walking is displayed together with a background image of the city.

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

(1) A gaming machine that plays a game (for example, a slot machine 1, a pachinko gaming machine).
Specific state control means (for example, a process of controlling to a battle effect state by the sub control unit 91) that can be repeatedly (for example, three times) controlled in a specific state (for example, a battle effect state),
A privilege lottery means (for example, an AT lottery executed by the main control unit 41) for performing a privilege lottery (for example, an AT lottery) relating to the granting of a privilege (for example, AT),
Advantage suggestion display means (for example, sub-control unit 91) for performing an advantage suggestion display (for example, expectation display (first to third display)) suggesting the advantage of the privilege lottery (for example, AT winning expectation). Processing to display the degree of expectation by
The advantage suggestion display means corresponds to at least the advantage suggestion display (for example, the first display) corresponding to the current specific state (for example, the battle effect state 1) and the next specific state (for example, the battle effect state 2). Identify a plurality of advantage suggestion displays including an advantage suggestion display (for example, second display) and an advantage suggestion display (for example, third display) corresponding to a specific state (for example, battle effect state 3) one after another. It can be done during the period (eg, Figure 9).

Specifically, the sub control unit 91 can repeatedly control the battle effect state. In addition, the main control unit 41 performs an AT lottery regarding the granting of AT. Further, the sub-control unit 91 can execute the expectation degree display (first to third display) suggesting the AT winning expectation degree. Further, as shown in FIG. 9, at least the expectation degree display (first display) corresponding to the current battle effect state (battle effect state 1) and the expectation degree display corresponding to the next battle effect state (battle effect state 2) are displayed. (2nd
It is possible to perform a plurality of expectation display including the expectation display (for example, the third display) corresponding to the specific state (battle effect state 3) one after another in the specific period.

In this way, a plurality of expectation display including at least the expectation display corresponding to the current battle production state, the expectation display corresponding to the next battle production state, and the expectation display corresponding to the specific state one after another for a specific period. Therefore, it is possible to draw the player's attention to whether or not the AT is given in relation to the multiple battle production states. As a result, it is possible to improve the interest of the game with respect to the AT winning expectation in each of the battle production states that are repeatedly controlled.

(2) The advantage suggestion display means is
When the advantage of any of the privilege lottery is a specific advantage (for example, determination of granting AT), a combination of the plurality of advantage suggestion display modes (for example, first to fifth modes) is specified (for example). For example, specific combinations 1 to 3) (for example, FIG. 9A),
When none of the advantages of the privilege lottery is the specific advantage, the combination of the plurality of advantages suggestion display modes cannot be the specific combination (for example, FIG. 9B).
It is possible to change the mode of any of the plurality of advantage suggestion displays from the initial mode to the final mode (for example, FIG. 9).
In a change period (for example, a specific period) in which the mode of the advantage suggestion display changes, when none of the advantages of the privilege lottery is the specific advantage, the combination of the plurality of advantage suggestion display modes is the specific combination. The mode of the advantage suggestion display is changed so as not to be (for example, FIG. 9B).

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 9A, when the advantage of any of the privilege lottery is a specific advantage (decision of granting AT), a plurality of expectation degree display modes (first to fifth). The combination of (aspects) can be a specific combination (specific combinations 1 to 3). Further, as shown in FIG. 9B, when none of the advantages of the privilege lottery is a specific advantage, a combination of a plurality of modes of expectation display cannot be a specific combination. Further, as shown in FIG. 9, it is possible to change one of the plurality of expectations display modes from the initial mode to the final mode. Further, as shown in FIG. 9B, in a change period (specific period) in which the mode of expectation display changes, when none of the advantages of the privilege lottery is a specific advantage, a plurality of modes of expectation display The mode of expectation display is changed so that the combination does not become a specific combination.

In this way, when the advantage of any of the privilege lottery is a specific advantage, a combination of a plurality of expectation display modes can be used as a specific combination, but in a change period in which the expectation display mode changes, the privilege lottery In order to change the mode of expectation display so that the combination of a plurality of expectation display modes does not become a specific combination when none of the advantages of is a specific advantage, it is possible to draw attention to the appearance of the specific combination. It can improve the fun of the game. As a result, it is possible to improve the interest of the game with respect to the AT winning expectation in each of the battle production states that are repeatedly controlled.

(3) The expected value during the period in which one of the plurality of advantage suggestion display modes is not changed is when the combination of the plurality of advantage suggestion display modes is the specific combination. Is larger than when the combination is different from the specific combination (for example, FIG. 9A).

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 9A, the expected value during the period in which one of the plurality of expectation display modes is not changed is specified by the combination of the plurality of expectation display modes. The combination is larger than the combination different from the specific combination. By doing so, it becomes easier for the player to recognize that a specific combination has appeared.

(4) There are a plurality of types of the specific combination (for example, FIG. 8B).

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 8B, there are a plurality of types of specific combinations. By doing so, it is possible to draw the player's attention to which specific combination is used, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

(5) The mode of the advantage suggestion display includes a definite mode (for example, a fifth mode) suggesting that the decision to grant the privilege has been made in the privilege lottery (for example, FIG. 8A). ),
The specific combination is a combination that does not include the definite mode (for example, FIG. 8B).

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 8A, the mode of expectation display includes a definite mode (fifth mode) suggesting that a decision to grant AT has been made in the AT lottery. Further, as shown in FIG. 8B, the specific combination is a combination that does not include a definite mode. By doing so, since there is a possibility that a specific combination will appear even in a situation where the definite mode has not appeared, it is possible to maintain the expectation of the player.

(6) The mode of the advantage suggestion display is a low advantage mode (for example, the first mode) and a high advantage mode (for example) suggesting that the privilege lottery has a higher advantage than the low advantage mode. , 2nd to 4th aspects)
The specific combination is a combination including the high-advantage mode (for example, FIG. 8B).

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 8B, it is suggested that the mode of expectation display has a higher advantage of the AT lottery than the low expectation mode (first mode) and the low expectation mode. Includes high expectation aspects (second to fourth aspects). Further, the specific combination is a combination including a high expectation mode. By doing so, it is possible to change to the high expectation mode even in the situation where the low expectation mode appears, so that the player's expectation can be maintained.

(7) The ratio of the combination to the specific combination differs depending on the combination of the initial aspects of the plurality of advantage suggestion indications (for example, FIG. 9).

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 9, the ratio of the combination to the specific combination differs depending on the combination of the plurality of initial modes of the expectation display. By doing so, it is possible to draw the player's attention to the combination of the initial modes, so that the interest of the game can be improved.

(8) The advantage suggestion display means changes the mode of any of the plurality of advantage suggestion displays based on the player's operation (for example, the operation of the effect switch 56). For example, FIG. 13 (a2)).

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 13 (a2), one of a plurality of expectations display modes is changed based on the operation of the player's effect switch 56. By doing so, the feeling of intervening in the game by the player's will is raised, and the interest of the game can be improved.

(9) A suggestion effect execution means (for example, a process in which the sub-control unit 91 executes a battle effect) for executing a suggestion effect (for example, a battle effect) suggesting whether or not the privilege is given is provided for each specific state. Further prepare
The suggestion effect execution means can execute the suggestion effect in a mode based on the advantage suggestion display that has been performed corresponding to the specific state (for example, FIGS. 10 and 11).

Specifically, the sub-control unit 91 can execute a battle effect suggesting whether or not AT is given for each battle effect state. Further, as shown in FIGS. 10 and 11, the battle effect is executed in a mode based on the expectation degree display that has been performed corresponding to the battle effect state. By doing so, the player can pay attention to whether or not AT is given for each battle production state.

(10) Effect display displayed so as to transition from a display area in which an advantage suggestion display is performed (for example, an expectation degree display area) to a display area in which the suggestion effect is executed (for example, a battle effect display area). After (for example, effect display) is performed, the suggestion effect starts (for example, FIGS. 10 and 11).

Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 10 and 11, the effect display (effect) displayed so as to transition from the expectation display area where the expectation is displayed to the battle effect display area where the battle effect is executed. After the display) is performed, the battle production starts. By doing so, the battle effect is executed in a mode based on the mode suggested in advance by the expectation level display suggesting the AT winning expectation level.

(11) The effect display is performed in a mode based on the advantage suggestion display that has been performed corresponding to the specific state (for example, FIGS. 10 and 11).

Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 10 and 11, the effect display is performed in a mode based on the expectation degree display that has been performed corresponding to the battle effect state. By doing so, the effect display is executed in a mode based on the mode previously suggested by the expectation display suggesting the AT winning expectation.

(12) When the suggestion effect is not executed in the mode based on the advantage suggestion display performed in response to the specific state, the suggestion is performed in the mode based on the advantage suggestion display performed in response to the specific state. The ratio suggesting that the privilege is given is higher than when the effect is executed (for example, FIGS. 11 (b) and 11 (c)).

Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 11 (b) and 11 (c), when the battle effect is not executed in a mode based on the expectation degree display that was performed corresponding to the battle effect state, the battle effect state is supported. It is suggested that AT is given at a higher rate than when the battle effect is executed in a mode based on the expected degree display that has been performed. By doing so, the mode of suggesting the AT winning expectation degree becomes various, and the interest of the game can be improved.

(13) During the execution of the suggestion effect, a special effect execution means (for example, the sub-control unit 91 cuts in) that executes a special effect (for example, a cut-in effect) suggesting that the privilege is given at a high rate. Further equipped with processing to execute the production)
The special effect is executed in a common mode regardless of which mode the suggestion effect is executed based on the advantage suggestion display that has been performed corresponding to the specific state (for example, FIG. 12 (a3)). , (B3)).

Specifically, the sub-control unit 91 can execute a cut-in effect suggesting that the rate at which AT is given is high during the execution of the battle effect. Further, as shown in FIGS. 12 (a3) and 12 (b3), the cut-in effect may be performed regardless of the mode in which the battle effect is executed based on the expectation level display that has been performed corresponding to the battle effect state. It is carried out in a common manner. By executing the cut-in effect in a common manner in this way, it is easy to understand that the AT winning expectation is improved by the cut-in effect.

(14) In the special effect, a special effect image (for example, a cut-in effect image) corresponding to the special effect is displayed superimposing on the suggestion effect image (for example, a battle effect image) corresponding to the suggestion effect. (For example, FIGS. 12 (a3) and 12 (b3)).

Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 12 (a3) and 12 (b3), in the cut-in effect, the cut-in effect image corresponding to the cut-in effect is displayed by superimposing it on the battle effect image corresponding to the battle effect. This makes it easy to understand the improvement in AT winning expectations due to the cut-in effect.

[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.

[Expectation display and specific status]
In the present embodiment, a plurality of expectations are displayed in the CZ, and after the end of the specific period in the CZ, the control is performed in a plurality of specific states (battle effect state). However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the following may be applied. For example, in an advantageous section normally controlled to a specific state for each predetermined number of games, a CZ lottery is performed as a privilege lottery.

Specifically, whether or not the advantageous section is normally controlled and controlled to the first specific state, and when the specific period ends in the first specific state, the first battle effect is executed and AT is granted. May be notified. When it is notified that AT is not granted, it is controlled during the second specific period. When the specific period ends in the second specific period, the second battle effect is executed and it is notified whether or not the AT is granted. When it is notified that AT is not granted, it is controlled during the third specific period. When the specific period ends in the third specific period, the third battle effect is executed and it is notified whether or not the AT is granted.

Then, in the specific period of the first specific state, the first to third expectations corresponding to each of the first to third battle effects are displayed. Similarly, in the specific period of the second specific state, the second to fourth expectations corresponding to each of the second to fourth battle effects are displayed. In the specific period of the third specific state, the third to fourth expectations corresponding to each of the third to fifth battle effects are displayed. In this way, in the specific period of the specific state, the expectation degree display corresponding to the specific period two ahead of the current specific period is performed.

In this case, the CZ lottery may be performed for each specific state in advance when the advantageous section is normally controlled, and the mode of expectation display in each specific state may be determined. Further, when the advantageous section is normally controlled, the CZ lottery may be performed only once, and the mode of the expectation degree display in each specific state may be determined depending on whether or not the CZ is given. In this case, when a specific combination is obtained, the expectation of the currently controlled specific period may be high, or the expectation of the next controlled specific period may be high. Expectations for the next controlled specific period may be higher.

Each specific state may be controlled, for example, every 100 games. Then, the continuous effect may be executed before a predetermined game (for example, 4 games) at which each specific state ends. At that time, the advantage may be different for each specific state. For example, a low-probability state and a high-probability state having a higher advantage regarding CZ grant than the low-probability state may be provided. If it is a high-probability state, the final mode may have a high degree of expectation.

Further, the points may be updated, and when the updated points reach a predetermined point, the specific period may end and the battle effect may be executed. In this case, for example, a point lottery is performed when the bell is won, and when points are given, the points are added to update the points. When the battle production ends due to defeat, the points are initialized and controlled during the next specific period.

[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.

The pachinko gaming machine plays a game by operating a ball striking operation handle into a gaming area provided on the 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.

When applied to a pachinko gaming machine, for example, it may be applied to a look-ahead notice effect for notifying the jackpot reliability in a variable display (variable display in which execution is suspended) before execution. In this case, the execution state of the look-ahead notice effect executed during one variable display is the specific state. Then, the combination of the expected degrees of each look-ahead notice effect that is executed a plurality of times may be displayed. In addition, by temporarily stopping the effect symbol during the variable display of the effect symbol and then restarting the variable display, it is applied to a pseudo continuous effect that makes one variable display look like multiple variable displays in a pseudo manner. You may. In this case, the execution state of one pseudo continuous effect is the specific state. Then, the combination of the expected degrees of the pseudo-continuous production executed a plurality of times may be displayed. In addition, the mode of expectation display is not limited to the one in which the mode of expectation display is changed based on the operation of the player's production switch in a specific period. The mode of the degree display may be changed.

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 (1)

A gaming machine that plays games
A specific state control means that can repeatedly control a specific state,
A privilege lottery method for conducting a privilege lottery regarding the granting of benefits, and
The advantage suggestion display means for displaying the advantage suggestion suggesting the advantage of the privilege lottery is provided.
The advantage suggestion display means includes at least an advantage suggestion display corresponding to the current specific state, an advantage suggestion display corresponding to the next specific state, and an advantage suggestion display corresponding to the next specific state. It is possible to display the degree suggestion in a specific period,
Suggestion effect execution means for executing the suggestion effect suggesting whether or not the privilege is given for each specific state, and
During the execution of the suggestion effect, a special effect execution means for executing the special effect suggesting that the privilege is given at a high rate is further provided.
The special effect is a gaming machine that is executed in a common mode regardless of which mode the suggestion effect is executed based on the advantage suggestion display that has been performed corresponding to the specific state.

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