JP2022081310A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine having unconventional high amusement.SOLUTION: A game machine includes first specific game state control means capable of generating a first specific game state advantageous to a player by activating first stop operation notification means for making a first privilege applicable, second specific game state control means capable of generating a second specific game state advantageous to the player by activating the first stop operation notification means and second stop operation notification means for making a second privilege applicable, first specific game state lottery means capable of executing a lottery for generating the first specific game state in a game in the second specific game state, and performance control means capable of executing prescribed performance in a game in the second specific game state.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 7

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

Conventionally, as a gaming machine, a pachinko game is provided with a variable display device capable of displaying a variable display game based on a plurality of identification information, and a specific gaming state advantageous to the player is generated according to the result of the variable display game. The machine is known. Further, a plurality of reels are provided, and the game is executed by variablely displaying the plurality of reels based on the player's start operation, and the plurality of reels are stopped based on the player's stop operation to stop the plurality of reels. A slot machine that generates a specific gaming state according to a display mode is known.
Further, in recent slot machines, when a specific gaming state occurs, the stop order of the reels for establishing the winning combination is notified by lighting an LED or the like, and the reels are announced in the stop order in which the player is notified. Increasingly, when stopped, the combination of symbols corresponding to the winning combination is stopped (Patent Document 1).

Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2015-128566

However, there was room for improvement in conventional gaming machines.

In order to solve the above problems, the gaming machine of the present invention can execute a game based on an operation by a player, and as a result of the game, it is possible to derive a stop mode according to a lottery result of a combination to a variable display means. The first specific stop control means capable of causing the variable display means to derive the first specific stop mode to which the first privilege can be granted based on the first stop operation mode by the player, and the above-mentioned game machine. In a game in which a first specific stop mode can be derived, the first stop operation mode is based on a first stop operation notification means capable of recognizing the first stop operation mode to the player and a second stop operation mode by the player. In a second specific stop control means capable of causing the variable display means to derive a second specific stop mode capable of granting a second privilege different from the privilege of the above, and in a game capable of deriving the second specific stop mode. By activating the second stop operation notification means capable of recognizing the second stop operation mode to the player and the first stop operation notification means, a first specific gaming state advantageous to the player can be obtained. By activating the first specific game state control means that can be generated, the first stop operation notification means, and the second stop operation notification means, a second specific game state that is advantageous to the player can be generated. In the specific game state control means, the first specific game state lottery means capable of executing a lottery for generating the first specific game state in the game in the second specific game state, and the second specific game state. In the game of the above, the configuration is provided with an effect control means capable of executing a predetermined effect.

It is a schematic front view which shows the appearance of a gaming machine. It is a block diagram which shows the control composition of a gaming machine. It is a figure for demonstrating the arrangement of a reel. It is a figure for demonstrating the symbol combination when the push order bell combination wins. It is a figure for demonstrating the symbol combination when the color bell role wins a prize. It is a figure for demonstrating the flow of the game of a game machine. It is a timing chart for explaining the transition of the game state and the display content on the main display. It is a figure which shows the effect at the start of the pseudo-bonus state in the modification 1. FIG. It is a figure which shows the effect at the start of the AT state in the modification 2.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
Here, a slot machine as an appropriate example of the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention will be described.

First, the overall configuration of the slot machine 1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 and 2.
The slot machine 1 is installed in a game hall or the like.
As shown in FIGS. 1 to 2, the slot machine 1 includes a front door 1a, a bet button 2a, a return button 2c, an effect button 2d, an upper effect button 2f, a medal slot 2, a start lever 3, a reel 4, and a stop button. 5, display window 6, medal payout device 7, medal payout exit 7b, main display 8, speaker 9, front panel 19, lamp 11, navigation lamp 12, advantageous section lamp 13, probability setting device 14, display decoration frame 15 , A drum unit 4d, a main control device 10, and a sub control device 20.

The main control device 10 and the sub control device 20 are each provided with a storage unit and a control unit, and are capable of performing various arithmetic processes and various controls, and are included in the concept of a computer. Each storage unit includes a storage device such as a semiconductor memory element that stores programs, information, and the like necessary for operating the slot machine 1. Each control unit includes a CPU and the like. Each control unit realizes various functions of the embodiment by appropriately reading and executing various programs and the like stored in each storage unit.

[Rough front view showing the appearance of the gaming machine]
As shown in FIG. 1, a front door 1a is arranged on the front surface of the slot machine 1.
The front door 1a is axially mounted on one side (left side of the front view) of the main body (not shown) attached to the island equipment (not shown), which is arranged on the rear side of the front door 1a and can be opened and closed. It is configured to be openable and closable on the side. Hereinafter, the left-right direction is shown with the slot machine 1 viewed from the front side.

When the slot machine 1 is viewed from the front side, the main display 8 is arranged at the center position in the left-right direction in the upper part of the front door 1a. As will be described later, the main display 8 is composed of a liquid crystal display or the like capable of displaying a plurality of information such as information related to an effect (effect image), and constitutes a display means.
A display decorative frame 15 having an opening in the center is arranged above the front door 1a and in front of the main display 8, and the main display 8 has a display surface from the opening of the display decorative frame 15. Is arranged facing forward.

Speakers 9 are arranged on each of the left and right sides of the main display 8, and for example, sound effects corresponding to the effects displayed on the main display 8 can be output.
Further, lamps 11 made of LEDs or the like are arranged on the left and right sides of the main display 8, for example, light at the time of winning a winning combination or light having a light emitting mode corresponding to the effect displayed on the main display 8. Can be output.

On the right side of the main display 8, an upper effect button 2f exemplified as an operating means is arranged.
The upper effect button 2f is a pressing type button that moves in the front-rear direction, and the pressing operation of the upper effect button 2f is detected by a non-contact type sensor or the like, and the sub-control device 20 is used as operation information of the upper effect button 2f. Is output to. Further, a light emitting source (not shown) including an LED or the like is provided inside the upper effect button 2f, and it is possible to notify that the operation of the upper effect button 2f is effective by the light emitted from the light emitting source.

At the center of the front door 1a in the slot machine 1 in the vertical direction, a flat plate-shaped front panel 19 having decorations and various function indications on the surface is arranged.
Behind the front panel 19, a drum unit 4d provided with a reel 4 as a variation display means is arranged.
Further, at substantially the center of the front panel 19, a display window 6 made of a translucent member so that the design attached to the reel 4 can be visually recognized from the front is formed.

The reel 4 is composed of a left reel 4a, a middle reel 4b, and a right reel 4c arranged side by side in the left-right direction, and the rotation axes of the reels 4a to 4c extend in the left-right direction and have the same rotation center. It is set. The reels 4 (4a to 4c) have continuous symbols (identification information) on the peripheral surface, and these symbols are configured to be identifiable from outside the machine through the display window 6, and the reel 4 rotates in one direction. By doing so, for example, the design can be variablely displayed from top to bottom in the display window 6. A plurality of symbols (for example, 20) are represented on each reel 4a to 4c, and the types of symbols are, for example, "replay", "watermelon", "cherry", "bell", "7" and the like. be.
The form of the reel 4 is not limited to this, and for example, the number of symbols on the peripheral surface may be other than 20.

Navi lamps 12a, 12b, 12c capable of notifying the stop order of the stop buttons 5, which will be described later, are arranged above the display window 6 on the front panel 19 corresponding to the reels 4a, 4b, and 4c.
Further, on the lower left side of the display window 6 on the front panel 19, for example, an advantageous section lamp 13 composed of LEDs is arranged. The advantageous section lamp 13 is controlled to be lit during the advantageous section (described later). In addition, the slot machine 1 replaces the advantageous section lamp 13 with, for example, a "dot" portion of a 7-segment display (also referred to as "7-segment") constituting a payout number display unit for displaying the number of medals paid out. , May be controlled to light up.

A sub-display 17 is arranged on the right side of the display window 6 (reel 4) on the front panel 19.
As will be described later, the sub-display 17 is composed of a liquid crystal display or the like capable of displaying a plurality of information such as information related to an effect (effect image), and constitutes a display means.
Further, although the sub-display 17 has a smaller display area than the main display 8, it is arranged at a position closer to the reel 4 than the main display 8, and the rotation and stop states of the reel 4 can be observed. However, it is easy to visually recognize the displayed image.
The sub-display 17 may be provided on the left side of the display window 6 (reel 4). Further, the sub-display 17 may be configured by a touch panel type display.

A step portion projecting forward is formed below the front panel 19, and a medal insertion slot 2, a bet button 2a exemplified as an operating means, and an effect button 2d are arranged on the upper surface of the step portion.
The medal insertion slot 2 is a portion where a player inserts a medal (game medium). Inside the medal slot 2, a medal selector 2b (medal detecting means), which is a sensor or the like for detecting medals inserted in the medal slot 2, is provided.
The bet button 2a is a pressing type button for the player to input the number of bets that is a condition for starting the game, and the maximum number of bets allowed by the slot machine 1 can be input by one operation.

The effect button 2d is a pressing type button that moves in the vertical direction, and the pressing operation of the effect button 2d is detected by a non-contact type sensor or the like and output to the sub-control device 20 as operation information of the effect button 2d. To. Further, a light emitting source (not shown) including an LED or the like is provided inside the effect button 2d, and it is possible to notify that the operation of the corresponding effect button 2d is effective by the light emission of the light emitting source. The effect button 2d is arranged at a position closer to the reel 4 than the above-mentioned upper effect button 2f.

A start lever 3, a return button 2c, and a stop button 5 exemplified as an operation means (stop operation means) are arranged on the front surface of the step portion.
The start lever 3 is a lever operated by the player to start the game, and after inputting the number of bets, the start lever 3 becomes effective and the game can be started.
The return button 2c is composed of a pressing type button that moves in the front-back direction, and is a button that is operated when canceling a set number of bets or paying out a medal stored as a credit medal.
The stop button 5 is a button for stopping the rotating reel 4, and is composed of a pressing type button that moves in the front-rear direction. The left stop button 5a corresponds to the left reel 4a, the middle reel 4b, and the right reel 4c. , The middle stop button 5b and the right stop button 5c are arranged laterally at predetermined intervals.

Below the front door 1a in the slot machine 1, a medal payout outlet 7b from which the medals paid out from the medal payout device 7 are discharged is arranged.

[Block diagram showing the control configuration of the gaming machine]
FIG. 2 shows a block diagram of a control system in the slot machine 1.
As shown in FIG. 2, the slot machine 1 is configured to be communicable with a main control device 10 that performs lottery of winning combinations, progress control of a game, and the like, and is based on control information from the main control device 10. It is provided with an auxiliary control device 20 that performs various effects control and the like. The transmission of control information between the main control device 10 and the sub control device 20 is restricted from the main control device 10 to the sub control device 20 in only one direction, and an illegal signal from the sub control device 20 to the main control device 10 Is prevented from being input.

The main control device 10 includes a bet button 2a, a medal selector 2b, a return button 2c, a start lever 3, a stop button 5, a probability setting device 14 (setting means), an external output terminal 18, a medal payout device 7, a drum unit 4d, and an advantageous section. It is connected to the lamp 13 with a communication cable and can control each device. Further, the main control device 10 is provided with a storage unit (storage means) and a control unit.

The probability setting device 14 as a setting means changes the winning probability of a specific gaming state (for example, a pseudo-bonus state) to a plurality of stages (for example, 6 stages), thereby changing the setting of the degree of advantage for the player in a plurality of stages. To enable this, the main control device 10 sets the winning probability of the specific gaming state to any one of a plurality of probability values having different probabilities based on the probability setting operation in the probability setting device 14. I do.
As for the set value set by the probability setting device 14, setting 1 is the lowest probability value, and the larger the number, the higher the probability value, and the setting 6 is the highest probability value. Therefore, setting 1 is the setting that is most disadvantageous to the player (the setting with the lowest degree of advantage), and the larger the number, the more advantageous the player, and setting 6 is the setting that is most advantageous to the player (the setting with the highest degree of advantage). It has become.

The winning probability of the specific gaming state may be controlled by a fixed probability value without being affected by the set value of the probability setting device 14.
Further, the degree of advantage of the player may be changed in a plurality of stages by changing the transition probability of the CZ state or the AT state according to the set value in the probability setting device 14.
Further, in addition to the specific gaming state, the winning probability of a predetermined small winning combination (for example, a bell winning combination) may be changed to a plurality of stages (for example, 6 stages).

The external output terminal 18 outputs information related to the game in the slot machine 1 to a management device (not shown) or a calling device (not shown) installed in the game store, and is an execution game in the slot machine 1. The main control device 10 collects information for collecting various data such as the number, the number of medals inserted, the number of medals paid out, the number of occurrences of game states advantageous to the player (for example, pseudo-bonus state and AT state described later) and the transition period. It is output by the control of.

The drum unit 4d is a device integrally provided with reels 4a to 4c and a stepping motor (not shown) for rotating each of the reels 4a to 4c.
The medal payout device 7 has a medal storage unit (not shown) that collects the medals inserted in the medal selector 2b as medals before payout, and pays out the medals stored in the medal storage unit to the medal payout outlet 7b. Is. The medal payout device 7 is provided with a sensor that detects the medal payout.
The medal selector 2b is provided on the downstream side of the medal insertion slot 2 and is provided with a sensor for detecting medals inserted from the medal insertion slot 2.

The storage unit of the main control device 10 stores various information such as a game program related to the game, a table for drawing a small winning combination and an AT state, and the like.
Further, the main control device 10 is operated by the control unit and the storage unit in which the program is stored, thereby performing processing related to the progress of the game of the slot machine 1.

Based on the signal from the start lever 3, the main control device 10 performs a game start process, a process of sampling a random number from a random number generator (not shown), and the like. Then, the winning combination is drawn based on the sampled random numbers. Further, according to the control program of the storage unit, for example, a random number is generated by updating the random number at a predetermined timing, and based on the generated random number, a pseudo-bonus state transition lottery process, which will be described later, and a continuous lottery during the AT state are performed. Processing, additional lottery processing during the AT state, etc. are performed.

That is, the main control device 10 is provided with a lottery means for drawing (determining) whether or not to grant benefits such as a small winning combination, a pseudo bonus state, and an AT state in response to the execution of the game.
In addition, the lottery pattern using random numbers may be other than the above-mentioned pattern, and the winning combination is drawn based on the random numbers generated by the software, and the pseudo bonus state or the AT state is changed based on the random numbers generated by the random number generator. A lottery, an additional lottery, or the like may be performed, or all the lottery may be performed by a random number generated by software or a random number generated by a random number generator.

Further, the main control device 10 controls the rotation of the reel 4 based on the signal from the start lever 3. The main control device 10 detects the rotation position of each reel 4a, 4b, 4c based on the signal from the sensor (not shown) provided in each reel 4a, 4b, 4c, and each reel 4a, 4b, It is possible to grasp the rotation position of the symbol on 4c. Then, based on the signal from the stop button 5, control is performed to stop the desired symbol in the display window 6.

Further, the main control device 10 is a device such as a game progress process including an internal lottery process, management of various information stored in the storage unit, and a medal payout device 7 in response to an operation of an operation unit such as a start lever 3. By controlling the above, the game of the slot machine 1 is realized.

The sub control device 20 is connected to the effect button 2d, the upper effect button 2f, the speaker 9, the main display 8, the lamp 11, the navigation lamp 12, and the sub display 17 by a communication cable, and can communicate with each other. The sub control device 20 controls these devices according to the control information from the main control device 10. Further, the sub-control device 20 is provided with a storage unit and a control unit.

The storage unit of the sub-control device 20 stores various information such as a program related to the effect, effect image data, and audio data.
The sub-control device 20 is operated by the control unit and the storage unit in which the program is stored, and performs processing such as an effect synchronized with the game of the slot machine 1 in response to a command (control information) from the main control device 10. For example, the main display 8, the lamp 11, the speaker 9, and the like are controlled to perform the effect image showing the transition of the game state, the output of the sound effect, the lamp effect, and the like.

Further, the sub-control device 20 can control the switching timing of each effect based on the signal from the effect button 2d.
In any one or both of the main control device 10 and the sub control device 20, the first specific stop control means, the first stop operation notification means, the second specific stop control means, and the second stop operation notification means in the present invention. , A first specific game state control means, a second specific game state control means, a first specific game state lottery means, and an effect control means are configured.

[Reel array]
Next, the arrangement of the reels 4 exemplified as the variation display means will be described with reference to FIG.
The reel 4 as the variation display means is composed of the left reel 4a, the middle reel 4b, and the right reel 4c as the individual variation display means, and each reel 4a to 4c has a plurality (20 pieces) related to the winning combination and the transition of the gaming state. ) Is represented, and the arrangement of each symbol is different.

First, as shown in FIG. 3A, on the left reel 4a, "blank", "bell B", "watermelon", "bell A", "replay", and "BAR" are placed in the order of sequence numbers 0 to 19. , "Cherry", "Watermelon", "Bell A", "Replay", "Red 7A", "Red 7B", "Watermelon", "Bell A", "Replay", "White 7", "Bell B" , "Watermelon", "Bell A", "Replay" are represented.

Further, as shown in FIG. 3 (b), on the middle reel 4b, "blank", "bell B", "replay", "cherry", "watermelon", and "BAR" are arranged in the order of the sequence numbers 0 to 19. , "Bell B", "Replay", "Cherry", "Watermelon", "Red 7A", "Bell A", "Replay", "White 7", "Watermelon", "White 7", "Bell A" , "Replay", "cherry", "watermelon", are represented.

Further, as shown in FIG. 3C, on the right reel 4c, “blank”, “replay”, “bell A”, “cherry”, “watermelon”, and “BAR” are placed in the order of sequence numbers 0 to 19. , "Replay", "Bell A", "Cherry", "Red 7B", "Red 7A", "Replay", "Bell A", "Cherry", "Watermelon", "White 7", "Replay", "Bell A", "cherry", and "watermelon" are represented.

Although the notation is used to identify each symbol in the figure, the actual reel 4 is provided with a predetermined design corresponding to each combination.
In addition, "Bell A" and "Bell B", and "Red 7A" and "Red 7B" are set to the same design, respectively, and the overall design is the same, but a part of the inside. The design is different.
Further, each of "blank", "BAR", "red 7A", and "white 7" is set as a special symbol, and the arrangement interval of each special symbol on the left reel 4a is a pull-in range on the stop control of the symbol described later. It is larger than the above, and it is impossible to stop the game by aiming at multiple special symbols on the winning line at the same time.

In addition, each special design is designed so that the so-called eye-pushing operation aiming at the special design is easier than other designs, and the outer shape is larger than the other designs and the color scheme is relatively conspicuous. ing.
Further, for example, "blank" is blue, "BAR" is black, and "BAR" is black so that the pressing operation for distinguishing each of the "blank", "BAR", "red 7A", and "white 7" symbols is easy. "Red 7A" has a red color scheme, and "White 7" has a white color scheme.
The "Red 7B" has the same color scheme as the "Red 7A", and the "Red 7A" and the "Red 7B" are arranged side by side to make it easier to press. However, as will be described later, "Red 7B" has nothing to do with winning a role.
As described above, the symbol arrangement of the reel 4 is set.

Such a slot machine 1 is configured to be able to execute the following slot machine games under the control of the main control device 10.

At the start of the game, the number of bets is set from the credit medal by inserting medals from the medal insertion slot 2 or operating the bet button 2a.
Then, when the number of bets reaches a predetermined number (for example, three), one of the game start conditions is satisfied, and the game can be started with the right to execute one game.

In the state where the game can be started, the operation of the start lever 3 is effective. In this valid state, when the start lever 3 is tilted, all the start conditions of the game are satisfied, the game is started, the reels 4a to 4c on which a plurality of symbols are represented start to fluctuate, and at the same time, the reels 4a to 4c having a plurality of symbols start to fluctuate. An internal lottery process is executed in which the lottery result of this game for a plurality of roles (including loss) such as a replay role and a small role, a pseudo bonus state, and a transition of an AT state is determined in advance before the reel 4 is stopped.
In the internal lottery process, the winning combination of this game is determined by lottery from a plurality of winning combinations based on a predetermined winning probability. For example, a lottery result such as a replay role or a bell role is derived by lottery.

Further, when the main control device 10 receives the signal from the start lever 3, but the elapsed time from the start of rotation of the reel 4 in the previous game has not elapsed for a predetermined time (for example, 4.1 seconds). By temporarily waiting for the start of rotation of the reel 4 (inserting a waiting time) and delaying the start of rotation of the reel 4, the number of times the game is executed per unit time (for example, 1 minute) is a predetermined number (for example). For example, limit control is performed to limit the number of games so that the number of games is within 14 times. That is, the main control device 10 is provided with a game number limiting means capable of limiting the number of game executions per unit time within a predetermined number. By this control, the shortest execution time required for one game is defined as a predetermined time (for example, 4.1 seconds).
The period for monitoring the shortest execution time may be set based on the time when the rotation of the reel 4 starts between games. For example, the time when the stop button 5 is enabled may be used as a reference, and per unit time. Any point in time can be used as a reference as long as the number of games can be monitored.

When the game is started, each reel 4a to 4c gradually increases the rotation speed from the stopped state, and then reaches a steady rotation that rotates at a constant speed.
When such steady rotation is reached, the stop buttons 5a to 5c provided corresponding to the reels 4a to 4c are in a state where the pressing operation can be performed.

When the stop buttons 5a to 5c are pressed in this state, the reels 4a to 4c are stopped and controlled so as to stop at a combination of symbols allowed by the operation timing and the lottery result of the internal lottery process. ..
In the stop control of each reel 4a to 4c, a pull-in range is set for each, and a predetermined number (for example, 4) of symbols in the reverse rotation direction (upward direction) from the symbol at the time when the stop operation is performed are It becomes possible to pull in, and it is possible to stop on the effective line only for any of the symbols in this pulling range.

In the stopped state, three consecutive symbols in the vertical direction represented on each of the reels 4a to 4c are stopped (stop display) so as to face the outside of the machine from the display window 6, and a prize is won based on the stop display mode at this time. The presence or absence is determined.
The winning determination is determined based on the combination of the symbols stopped on the winning line in the middle stage connecting the middle stage symbols of each reel 4 in the display window 6.

The winning combination of the winning combination such as the small combination and the replay combination is determined based on the combination of the symbols on the winning line.
Small roles include, for example, a bell role, a watermelon role, and a cherry role.

The bell role is provided with two bell roles having different combinations of corresponding symbols. For example, a push order bell combination in which a symbol combination of "bell A" and "bell B" is formed in the display window 6, one of special symbols on the left reel 4a, and "bell A" and the right reel 4c ". A color bell role that forms a symbol combination with "Bell A" is set.

Further, the push order bell combination can be selected by one push order (specific push order) out of six push orders (for example, "5a → 5b → 5c", "5c → 5b → 5a", etc.). By operating the stop buttons 5a to 5c, a predetermined symbol is stopped on each reel 4a to 4c (individual variation display means), so that the combination of the corresponding symbols is stopped and displayed in a predetermined arrangement in the display window 6. Six push order bell combinations 1 to 6 are provided.

The push order bell role 1 is a push order bell role in which a prize is established only when the push order is "5a → 5b → 5c", and when the push order is correct, "bell A" or "bell A" or "bell A" is displayed on the upper line in the display window 6. One of "Bell B" is supposed to stop.
For example, as shown in FIG. 4A, on the left reel 4a, the symbols "bell A", "replay", and "BAR" in the range of sequence numbers 3 to 5 stop in the display window 6, and the middle reel The symbols "Bell B", "Replay", and "Cherry" in the range of SEQ ID NOs: 1 to 3 stop in the display window 6 on 4b, and "Bell A" in the range of SEQ ID NOs: 2 to 4 on the right reel 4c. , "Cherry", and "Watermelon" are stopped in the display window 6, and the combination of "Bell A, Bell B, Bell A" is stopped at the correct answer in the push order on the upper line. ..
However, since the winning judgment is made on the middle winning line, the symbol combination of "Replay / Replay Cherry" stopped on the middle winning line is actually judged as the winning.

The push order bell role 2 is a push order bell role in which a prize is established only when the push order is "5a → 5c → 5b", and when the push order is correct, "bell A" is displayed on the diagonally lower right line in the display window 6. Alternatively, either "Bell B" is stopped.
For example, as shown in FIG. 4 (b), on the left reel 4a, the symbols "bell A", "replay", and "BAR" in the range of sequence numbers 3 to 5 stop in the display window 6, and the middle reel The symbols "Red 7A", "Bell A", and "Replay" in the range of SEQ ID NO: 10 to 12 stop in the display window 6 on 4b, and "Blank" in the range of SEQ ID NO: 0 to 2 on the right reel 4c. , "Replay", "Bell A" will stop in the display window 6, and the combination of "Bell A, Bell A, Bell A" will stop when the correct answer is in the push order. It has become.
However, in reality, the symbol combination of "Replay, Bell A, Replay" stopped on the winning line in the middle row is determined as the winning.

The push order bell combination 3 is a push order bell combination in which a prize is established only when the push order is "5b → 5c → 5a", and when the push order is correct, "Bell A" is displayed on the middle prize line in the display window 6. Alternatively, any of "Bell B" is stopped, and this symbol combination is determined as the winning.
For example, as shown in FIG. 4 (c), on the left reel 4a, the symbols "watermelon", "bell A", and "replay" in the range of sequence numbers 2 to 4 stop in the display window 6, and the middle reel The symbols "Red 7A", "Bell A", and "Replay" in the range of SEQ ID NO: 10 to 12 stop in the display window 6 on 4b, and "Replay" in the range of SEQ ID NO: 1 to 3 on the right reel 4c. , "Bell A", "Cherry" will stop in the display window 6, and the combination of "Bell A, Bell A, Bell A" will stop when the correct answer is in the push order. There is.

The push order bell role 4 is a push order bell role in which a prize is established only when the push order is "5b → 5a → 5c". Either "Bell A" or "Bell B" stops on the line.
For example, as shown in FIG. 4D, on the left reel 4a, the symbols "Bell B", "Watermelon", and "Bell A" in the range of SEQ ID NOs: 1 to 3 are stopped in the display window 6 and are in the middle. On reel 4b, the symbols "Red 7A", "Bell A", and "Replay" in the range of sequence numbers 10 to 12 stop in the display window 6, and on the right reel 4c, "Red 7A" in the range of sequence numbers 0 to 2 ". The symbols of "Blank", "Replay", and "Bell A" stop in the display window 6, and the symbol combination of "Bell A, Bell A, Bell A" stops at the correct answer in the push order on the hill-shaped line. It has become.
However, in reality, the symbol combination of "Watermelon, Bell A, Replay" stopped on the winning line in the middle row is determined as the winning.

The push order bell role 5 is a push order bell role in which a prize is established only when the push order is "5c → 5a → 5b", and when the push order is correct, "bell A" is displayed on the diagonally upper right line in the display window 6. Alternatively, either "Bell B" is stopped.
For example, as shown in FIG. 4 (e), on the left reel 4a, the symbols "cherry", "watermelon", and "bell A" in the range of sequence numbers 6 to 8 stop in the display window 6, and the middle reel The symbols "Red 7A", "Bell A", and "Replay" in the range of SEQ ID NO: 10 to 12 stop in the display window 6 on 4b, and the "bell" in the range of SEQ ID NO: 2 to 4 on the right reel 4c. The symbols of "A", "cherry", and "watermelon" stop in the display window 6, and the symbol combination of "bell A, bell A, bell A" stops at the correct answer in the push order on the diagonally upper right line. It has become.
However, in reality, the symbol combination of "Watermelon, Bell A, Cherry" stopped on the winning line in the middle row is determined as the winning.

The push order bell role 6 is a push order bell role in which a prize is established only when the push order is "5c → 5b → 5a", and when the push order is correct, a small V connecting the upper, middle, and upper rows in the display window 6 Either "Bell A" or "Bell B" is stopped at the shape line.
For example, as shown in FIG. 4 (f), on the left reel 4a, the symbols "bell A", "replay", and "BAR" in the range of sequence numbers 3 to 5 stop in the display window 6, and the middle reel The symbols "Red 7A", "Bell A", and "Replay" in the range of SEQ ID NO: 10 to 12 stop in the display window 6 on 4b, and the "bell" in the range of SEQ ID NO: 2 to 4 on the right reel 4c. The symbols of "A", "cherry", and "watermelon" stop in the display window 6, and the symbol combination of "bell A, bell A, bell A" stops in the small V-shaped line when the correct answer is in the push order. It has become.
However, in reality, the symbol combination of "Replay Bell A Cherry" stopped on the winning line in the middle row is determined as the winning.

As described above, when any of the push order bell combinations 1 to 6 is won, the winning push order bell combination is established only when the stop buttons 5a to 5c are operated according to the corresponding push order. The combination will stop on the winning line.
That is, the main control device 10 receives a predetermined number (for example, 6) of medals as the first privilege based on the operation of the push order corresponding to the winning push order bell combination as the first stop operation mode by the player. As the first specific stop mode that can be given, the first specific stop control means capable of deriving the winning symbol combination of the push order bell combination to the reel 4 is configured.

When the push order bell combination is won, regardless of the stop button 5 to be operated second or third, if only the stop button 5 to be operated first follows a specific push order, the push order bell combination is supported. The stop control of the reel 4 may be performed so that the combination of symbols is stopped. Further, the push order bell is not limited to 6 ways, and 3 ways of push order bells 1 to 3 may be provided.
Further, as the bell role, a common bell role that wins a prize without any limitation on the push order may be provided in addition to the push order bell role.

On the other hand, the color bell role is the color bell role 1 in which the prize is established when the symbol combination of "Blank Bell A / Bell A" is stopped on the middle prize line, and the "BAR Bell A / Bell A" on the middle prize line. The color bell role 2 where the prize is established when the symbol combination of "Bell A" is stopped, and the color bell where the prize is established when the symbol combination of "Red 7A, Bell A, Bell A" is stopped on the middle prize line. The combination 3 and the color bell combination 4 in which the prize is established when the symbol combination of "White 7, Bell A, Bell A" is stopped on the middle prize line are set.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 5A, in the color bell combination 1, the symbols of "replay", "blank", and "bell B" in the range of the sequence numbers 19 to 1 are displayed on the left reel 4a. It is essential to stop in the window 6, and for example, the symbols "Red 7A", "Bell A", and "Replay" in the range of the sequence numbers 10 to 12 stop in the display window 6 on the middle reel 4b. On the right reel 4c, for example, the "replay", "bell A", and "cherry" symbols in the range of sequence numbers 1 to 3 stop in the display window 6, and "blank bell A." It is a color bell role that wins a prize when the symbol combination of "Bell A" is stopped.

Further, as shown in FIG. 5B, in the color bell role 2, the left reel 4a has the "replay", "BAR", and "cherry" symbols in the range of the sequence numbers 4 to 6 in the display window 6. It is essential to stop, for example, the symbols "Red 7A", "Bell A", and "Replay" in the range of sequence numbers 10 to 12 stop in the display window 6 on the middle reel 4b, and on the right reel 4c. For example, the "replay", "bell A", and "cherry" symbols in the range of sequence numbers 1 to 3 stop in the display window 6, and "BAR, bell A, bell A" is displayed on the middle prize line. It is a color bell role that wins a prize when the symbol combination is stopped.

Further, as shown in FIG. 5C, in the color bell combination 3, the left reel 4a has the symbols of "replay", "red 7A", and "red 7B" in the range of the sequence numbers 9 to 11 displayed in the display window 6. It is essential to stop inside, and for example, the symbols "Red 7A", "Bell A", and "Replay" in the range of sequence numbers 10 to 12 stop in the display window 6 on the middle reel 4b, and the right reel. In 4c, for example, the "Replay", "Bell A", and "Cherry" symbols in the range of SEQ ID NOs: 1 to 3 stop in the display window 6, and "Red 7A, Bell A, Bell" are placed on the middle prize line. It is a color bell role that wins a prize when the symbol combination of "A" is stopped.

Further, as shown in FIG. 5D, the color bell combination 4 has a display window 6 on the left reel 4a in which the symbols of "replay", "white 7", and "bell B" in the range of the sequence numbers 14 to 16 are displayed. It is essential to stop inside, and for example, the symbols "Red 7A", "Bell A", and "Replay" in the range of sequence numbers 10 to 12 stop in the display window 6 on the middle reel 4b, and the right reel In 4c, for example, the "replay", "bell A", and "cherry" symbols in the range of sequence numbers 1 to 3 stop in the display window 6, and "white 7, bell A, bell" are placed on the middle prize line. It is a color bell role that wins a prize when the symbol combination of "A" is stopped.

Also, unlike the push order bell role, the color bell role wins a prize in any push order, but as mentioned above, each of the special symbols has an arrangement interval that exceeds the pull-in range. In order to win a prize, it is necessary to perform a push operation aiming at any one of the special symbols on the left reel 4a as a predetermined individual variation display means.

As described above, when any of the color bell combinations 1 to 4 is won, the winning color bell combination is established only when the push operation is performed aiming at the corresponding special symbol on the left reel 4a. The symbol combination to be made will stop on the winning line.
That is, the main control device 10 has a predetermined number (for example, 15 medals) as a second privilege based on an operation aimed at a special symbol corresponding to the winning color bell combination as a second stop operation mode by the player. As a second specific stop mode to which the above can be given, a second specific stop control means capable of causing the reel 4 to derive a winning symbol combination of a color bell combination is configured.
It should be noted that the predetermined reel 4 has an operation aimed at a special symbol, and for the other reels 4, the winning symbol combination is derived only when the reel 4 is stopped in the preset push order. You may do so.

The watermelon role is a small role (rare role) in which the combination of the corresponding symbols is "watermelon / watermelon / watermelon", and the "watermelon / watermelon / watermelon" is a weak watermelon role that stops at the upper line or the lower line, and "watermelon". "Watermelon, watermelon, watermelon" has the role of a strong watermelon that stops at the upward-sloping line or the downward-sloping line.
The cherry role is a small role (rare role) in which the combination of the corresponding symbols is "cherry / ANY / ANY". Has a strong cherry role that stops in the middle of the left reel 4a.

The replay combination is provided with two replay combinations having different combinations of corresponding symbols, and the combination of the corresponding symbols is a normal replay combination (hereinafter referred to as a replay combination) called "replay / replay / replay". There is a chance replay role (chance role) called "replay bell bell".
"Replay Bell Bell" (chance eye) is a combination of symbols that are stopped and displayed when the chance replay role is won, and along with the watermelon role and cherry role, as a so-called rare role with a relatively low winning probability in the internal lottery process. It is set.
As for the watermelon role, the cherry role, and the replay role, as in the push order bell role, the winning determination is made based on the symbols stopped on the winning line in the middle row when each of the above symbol combinations is stopped.
In addition, the role of cherry or the role of watermelon may be used as a kind of replay role.

The symbol corresponding to the replay combination and the symbol corresponding to the push order bell combination ("Bell A" or "Bell B") are always within the pull-in range regardless of when each reel 4 is stopped. It is provided, and the so-called push operation aiming at the "replay" symbol, the "bell A" symbol, or the "bell B" is unnecessary. On the other hand, the "cherry" symbol on the left reel 4a and the "watermelon" symbol on the middle reel 4b are partially arranged with a wider interval than the pull-in range, so when the cherry role is won, the left reel When stopping the 4a, it is necessary to perform a push operation aiming at the "cherry" symbol. Similarly, when the watermelon role is won, it is necessary to perform a push operation aiming at the "watermelon" symbol when stopping the middle reel 4b. It has become.
It should be noted that any arrangement of the "cherry" symbol and the "watermelon" symbol on each reel 4 may be used as long as the pressing operation is required when the cherry combination and the watermelon combination are won.

Further, the main control device 10 and the sub control device 20 can execute the push order navigation for each game as a notification state regarding the push order bell combination. In the push order navigation, when any one of the push order bell combinations 1 to 6 is won, the push order of the winning push order bell combination is notified by the main display 8 and the navigation lamp 12 (push order navigation is executed). It is a state.
Therefore, when the push order navigation is executed, the player can win the winning push order bell role as long as the reel 4 is stopped according to the instructed push order.

That is, the sub-control device 20 makes it possible for the player to recognize the first stop operation mode for stopping the winning symbol combination in the game in which the winning symbol combination of the push order bell role can be stopped as the first specific stop mode. It constitutes a first stop operation notification means capable of notifying.
Further, the sub-control device 20 notifies the stop operation order for each reel 4a to 4c as the plurality of individual variation display means as the first stop operation mode.

Similarly, color navigation can be executed for each game as a notification state regarding the color bell role. When any of the color bell roles 1 to 4 is won, the color navigation notifies the type of the special symbol of the left reel 4a corresponding to the winning color bell role by the main display 8 (executes the color navigation). It is in a state.
Therefore, when the color navigation is executed, the player can win the winning color bell role by performing a push operation aiming at the notified special symbol on the left reel 4a.

That is, in the game in which the winning symbol combination of the color bell role can be stopped as the second specific stopping mode, the sub-control device 20 recognizablely notifies the player of the second stopping operation mode for stopping the winning symbol combination. It constitutes a possible second stop operation notification means.
Further, as the second stop operation mode, the sub-control device 20 notifies the stop operation mode for causing the left reel 4a as the predetermined individual variation display means to derive a predetermined symbol.
In this way, the player can easily obtain a medal by executing the push order navigation and the color navigation, and either the push order navigation or the color navigation is executed during the pseudo bonus state and the AT state described later. (Activated).

Based on the combination of symbols as described above, the winning of the small winning combination and the replay winning combination is determined (determination means), and as a result of the determination, when the combination of the symbols is the combination of the symbols corresponding to each of the above. The winnings are established and the game value is given according to the establishment of each winning.
For example, the establishment of the small winning combination is determined by stopping the combination of the symbols corresponding to the small winning combination such as the bell role, the cherry role, and the watermelon role, and the medal payout device 7 is driven and controlled to open the medal payout outlet 7b. A predetermined number of medals will be paid out through this.

Specifically, in the push order bell combination, when the combination of the corresponding symbols is stopped and displayed, 6 medals are paid out.
In addition, when the stop buttons 5a to 5c are operated in a push order other than a specific push order (five push orders) at the time of winning the push order bell combination, the combination of the corresponding symbols is not stopped and displayed. , Less than 6 medals (eg, 1) will be paid out.

Further, in the color bell role, when the combination of the corresponding symbols is stopped and displayed, 15 medals are paid out.
Further, if any of the special symbols is not stopped and displayed on the middle winning line of the left reel 4a at the time of winning the color bell role, the medal is not paid out.
The push order bell combination and the color bell combination are set to a winning probability such that the medals held by the player increase in the pseudo-bonus state and the AT state, which will be described later.

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

In addition, the replay combination and the chance replay combination are determined by the stop display of the combination of the symbols corresponding to the replay combination and the chance replay combination (chance combination), and the medal is not inserted in the next game (without setting the number of bets). ), It is possible to play a game with the same number of bets as the number of bets set in the previous game.

In addition, the winning probability of each role is the relationship between the push order bell role> color bell role> replay role> weak cherry role> weak watermelon role> chance replay role> strong watermelon role> strong cherry role in each set value. , It is assumed that the role of bell is the easiest to win and the role of strong cherry is the most difficult to win. However, the winning probability of the push order bell role here is the total value of each push order bell role, and the same applies to the color bell role.
The relationship between the winning probabilities of each combination may be other than those described above.
In addition, the weak cherry role, the weak watermelon role, the chance replay role (chance role), the strong cherry role, and the strong watermelon role are referred to as rare roles in the sense that it is difficult to win.

[Flow of games in pachinko machines]
Next, the flow of the game of the slot machine 1 will be described with reference to FIG.
FIG. 6 is a diagram for explaining a gaming state in the slot machine 1 according to the embodiment.
The main control device 10 and the sub control device 20 can control the slot machine 1 into a plurality of gaming states, such as various processes in each gaming state, control of transition between gaming states (hereinafter, also simply referred to as “transition”), and the like. Is performed as follows.

As shown in FIG. 6, the game of the slot machine 1 of the embodiment is composed of a plurality of game states of a normal game state, a CZ state, a pseudo bonus state, and an AT state. The main control device 10 and the sub control device 20 can be controlled to shift from one gaming state to another gaming state based on the satisfaction of a predetermined transition condition.

Further, the game of the slot machine 1 has a normal section and an advantageous section. These sections are classified according to the gaming state, and further classified according to the winning state for the gaming state that is advantageous to the player such as the AT state.
As will be described later, a normal probability state and a high probability state are set as the winning state for the gaming state that is advantageous to the player.
The normal section is a section that can be played in the normal gaming state, and includes a section in which the pseudo bonus state in the normal gaming state can be played by lottery with a lottery probability in the normal probability state.
In the normal section, lottery control may be performed so as not to win the pseudo bonus state.
Further, in the normal section, the lottery probability of the pseudo-bonus state may be further increased to the ultra-high probability state. For example, in the normal section, when a predetermined rare role is won, the pseudo-bonus state is always set. You may try to win.
The advantageous section will continue to stay until it returns to the normal section after shifting from the normal section to another gaming state.

The advantageous section includes a CZ state, a precursor state of the CZ state, a pseudo bonus state, a normal probability state and a high probability state of the pseudo bonus state, a precursor state of the pseudo bonus state, and a section that can be played in the AT state. The main control device 10 counts (counts) the number of consecutively executed games while staying in the advantageous section. When the gaming state is in the advantageous section, the advantageous section lamp 13 is turned on.
The advantageous section lamp 13 may be turned on only while the player can actually recognize the state as advantageous, such as the CZ state, the pseudo bonus state, and the AT state. For example, the advantageous section lamp 13 may not be turned on during the high probability state of the pseudo bonus state.

In order to end the advantageous section after shifting to the advantageous section, in addition to the case of shifting to the normal section due to the lottery result of the game, "the number of consecutive games in the advantageous section has reached a predetermined number" or "advantageous section". A limiting means for limiting the number of medals that can be acquired in a series of advantageous sections consisting of each state specified as an advantageous section by setting the condition that one of the conditions of "the number of medals acquired in the game has reached a predetermined number" is set. (So-called limiter) is provided.

The end condition of the advantageous section is an example, and may include, for example, "at least one push order bell has been notified". In addition, the above-mentioned end condition of the advantageous section is, for example, "the combination of symbols corresponding to the bonus combination is stopped and displayed" and "the combination of the symbols corresponding to the winning combination of the first-class special bonus (so-called regular bonus)". May be included, such as "has been stopped and displayed." In addition, the upper limit of the number of consecutive games in the advantageous section may be any number as long as it is an arbitrary number such as 1000 times or 1500 times, and the upper limit of the number of medals won is any number such as 1000 or 2400. Any number may be used as long as it is.

Next, along with each gaming state (normal gaming state, CZ state, pseudo-bonus state, AT state) executed by the control of the main control device 10 and the sub-control device 20, the transition processing between the gaming states, and the transition processing. Various effects and the like that occur will be explained in detail for each game state.

Hereinafter, unless otherwise specified, the transition time from each gaming state to another gaming state is basically after the third reel stop operation of the game in which the transition condition is satisfied (or after the medal payout is completed). Is. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the game may be transferred from the next game after the transition conditions are satisfied.
Further, as the effect, the precursor effect (main precursor effect or fake precursor effect), continuous effect, etc., which will be described later, are exemplified, and the image (moving image) on the main display 8 and the sub display 17, the sound effect from the speaker 9, and the lamp are exemplified. It is composed of notification of the grant of the privilege by light emission or the like in No. 11 and advance notification before the privilege is granted, and raises the expectation for the grant of the privilege to the player.

(Normal game state)
The normal gaming state is a gaming state in which the main control device 10 of the slot machine 1 stays when the main control device 10 is reset, which is a disadvantageous state for the player.
As shown in FIG. 6, the main control device 10 performs a transition lottery process to a CZ state, a pseudo bonus state, and an AT state while staying in the normal gaming state. Depending on the specifications of the slot machine 1, the normal gaming state may not be directly shifted to the AT state.

During the normal game state, the individual effects completed in one game are executed with a predetermined probability on the main display 8 or the sub display 17.
The individual effect is an effect mainly executed to raise the expectation of the player, and includes a winning effect executed based on the lottery result of the combination in the main control device 10 described later.
In addition, the individual effects include those executed based on the probability state (normal probability state or high probability state) at that time, those executed for explaining the game, and the like.
The winning effect is an effect mainly executed to notify the lottery result of the role, and displays an item capable of notifying the winning rare role with the appearance of a predetermined character, or an AT state with the appearance of the predetermined character. Depending on the type of rare role won and the result of the AT state transition lottery triggered by the winning rare role, such as displaying the character information of "chance" and "super hot" indicating the degree of expectation for the occurrence of It is an effect that the image is displayed.

-Transition process from the normal game state to the pseudo bonus state (arrow a in FIG. 6)
In the normal gaming state, a pseudo-bonus state (privilege) is set as the second specific gaming state based on the fact that the determination result of whether or not to grant the privilege by the main control device 10 is a predetermined special determination result. Is to be granted.

More specifically, the main control device 10 performs a lottery process for shifting to a pseudo-bonus state in advance based on the winning of a predetermined rare combination as a specific lottery result. For example, the transition process to the pseudo-bonus state is performed with a predetermined probability (for example, 20%) when the chance combination or the strong cherry combination is won.
The pseudo-bonus state is a gaming state in which the game continues until a predetermined number of games are executed, and a transition lottery for the AT state is performed during that period. The details of the pseudo bonus state will be described later.

Further, in the normal gaming state, the probability of winning the pseudo-bonus state when a predetermined rare role is won can be changed according to the set value in the probability setting device 14 as the setting means. For example, when the chance combination is won. , Setting 1 is 20%, Setting 2 is 22%, Setting 3 is 24%, Setting 4 is 26%, Setting 5 is 28%, and Setting 6 is 30%. There is.

The transition to the pseudo-bonus state, that is, the determination of whether or not to grant the privilege may be performed by a method other than the lottery of the rare role by the lottery means. For example, when the winning (or actual number of times) of a predetermined winning combination (for example, the bell role) reaches a predetermined number of times, the transition to the pseudo-bonus state is decided, or the lottery of the pseudo-bonus state is performed at that time. Alternatively, when the number of games executed after the end of the previous pseudo-bonus state or the AT state reaches a predetermined number, the transition to the pseudo-bonus state may be decided, or the role may be determined. In addition to making it possible to add points according to the lottery, it is possible to change the points to be added according to the type of winning combination and the state of winning the combination, and when this point reaches a predetermined number, it is in a pseudo bonus state. You may decide to move to, or draw a pseudo-bonus state at that point.

Further, a pseudo bonus state may be generated during the AT state described later.
Further, in the present embodiment, the lottery trigger role in the pseudo-bonus state is set to the chance role and the strong cherry role, but the pseudo-bonus state may be drawn when the other roles are won.

Transition to Pseudo Bonus State If you win the lottery, before transitioning to the Pseudo Bonus State, you must finally transition to the Pseudo Bonus State in order to increase the expectation of the player to transition to the Pseudo Bonus State. This precursor effect (first specific effect) of a predetermined number of games (for example, 18 games) for notifying is executed on the main display 8.

That is, even if the main control device 10 as the lottery means determines in advance the transition to the pseudo-bonus state, the transition to the pseudo-bonus state is not immediately performed, and a predetermined number (for example, 30 times) of games are played from that point. The pseudo-bonus state is generated after the execution, and the sub-control device 20 determines the occurrence of the pseudo-bonus state in advance by the main control device 10 before shifting to the pseudo-bonus state. During a number of game execution periods, control is performed to execute this precursor effect as a precursor effect.
Therefore, when the transition of the pseudo-bonus state is determined in advance as the grant of the privilege, the sub-control device 20 has a specific effect (first specific effect) over a plurality of games in a predetermined period before the grant of the privilege. It is possible to carry out this precursory production.

In addition, a waiting period (for example, 12 games) for a predetermined number of games is set between the winning of the lottery for transition to the pseudo-bonus state and the execution of the precursory effect, and the precursory effect is this. It will be executed after the end of the waiting period.
Therefore, even if the lottery for transition to the pseudo-bonus state is won, the pseudo-bonus state does not immediately shift to the pseudo-bonus state, but the waiting period and the transition after the execution of this precursory effect.

During this precursory effect, the main display 8 switches to an image of the stage with a background different from that during the normal game state, and the character appearing on the precursor stage performs an operation different from that during the normal game state. The image is executed. For example, a production on a precursory stage in which a character advances through a cave is performed through multiple games. The contents of these effects do not change even after the end of one game. For example, even if the screen is switched due to the occurrence of various events in a predetermined game, the production content itself such that the character advances through the cave does not change and is continuously performed in the next game. Therefore, this precursor effect is a series of effects executed over (straddling) a plurality of games.
Further, a plurality of patterns having different backgrounds are prepared for the precursor stage, and one of the precursor stages is selected according to the presence or absence of winning of the pseudo bonus state at that time by the control of the sub control device 20. It is supposed to be.

In addition, even if a rare role (for example, a chance role) that triggers the transition to the pseudo-bonus state is won, but the lottery for transition to the pseudo-bonus state is not won, the same as when the pseudo-bonus state is won. , A fake precursor effect (second specific effect) of a predetermined number of games (for example, 18 games) for notifying that the pseudo-bonus state is not finally entered is executed on the main display 8.
In addition, the fake precursor effect is executed with a predetermined probability (for example, 50%) when the rare role that triggers the transition to the pseudo bonus state is won, but the lottery for transition to the pseudo bonus state is not won. It may be done, or it may be executed without fail.

That is, the sub-control device 20 has a specific effect (second specific effect) over a plurality of games based on the establishment of a predetermined condition when the main control device 10 has not determined in advance the transition of the pseudo-bonus state. It is possible to carry out the fake precursor staging as.
Therefore, the sub-control device 20 is determined when a specific condition such as winning a chance combination is satisfied regardless of whether or not the main control device 10 as a privilege granting means has determined in advance the transition to the pseudo-bonus state. , It is possible to execute a specific effect (main precursor effect or fake precursor effect) that can suggest whether or not a privilege is given across a plurality of games.

Also, when executing the fake precursor effect, as in the case of winning the pseudo bonus state, between the winning of the rare role that triggers the transition to the pseudo bonus state and the execution of the fake precursor effect. A fake waiting period (for example, 12 games) for a predetermined number of games is set.
This precursor effect and fake precursor effect basically consist of a series of effects over multiple games in which the effect images (stage or characters appearing, etc.) are set in the same way, and the content to be finally notified is different. So, it is possible to attract the player's expectation to the end.

Further, during the precursory effect (main precursor effect or fake precursor effect) and during the waiting period (or fake waiting period), the details will be described later, but the occurrence rate of the winning effect executed in each game is the other normal game. It is higher than during the state.
In particular, during the waiting period (or fake waiting period), a precursory effect will occur after that, so each winning effect that occurs when the rate of occurrence is high is a so-called fanning effect for the occurrence of a pseudo-bonus state. This will raise the expectations of the player.
In addition, as a fanning effect, the appearance rate of a specific character increases during the winning effect, the color scheme of the character's dialogue image is different from that other than the fanning effect (for example, blue), or the background is changed. Etc. are performed.

Further, in the present precursor effect and the fake precursor effect, notification is made as to whether or not the pseudo-bonus state is finally reached. In this case, the main display 8 is used several games before the final game of the precursor effect ( For example, a continuous effect (continuous effect) is executed from (two games before). The continuous effect is executed, for example, in a battle effect consisting of images in which the main character and the enemy character compete for a predetermined number of games (for example, 3 games).

In the continuous production, a production image in which the main character and the enemy character repeat offense and defense is executed for each game, and the production content of each game is handed over to the next game. For example, when the main character given in a predetermined game suffers damage, an effect (for example, an effect of changing a meter indicating the amount of damage) is executed so that the damage is carried over to the next game.
In addition, the offensive and defensive states of the main character and the enemy character in each game are set depending on whether or not the pseudo-bonus state is transferred, which is determined in advance. It is set so that the number of games in which the character attacks is increased.
That is, the continuous effect is a series of effects executed over (straddling) a plurality of games.
In addition, the button effect may be executed in parallel with the continuous effect.

Then, if the pseudo-bonus state has been won (in the case of this precursory effect), an image in which the main character finally wins is displayed as an image notifying the winning of the pseudo-bonus state, and the pseudo-bonus state is won. If not (in the case of fake precursor effect), an image in which the main character is finally defeated is displayed as an image notifying the non-winning of the pseudo-bonus state.
It should be noted that, instead of the continuous production, an effect that is completed only in the final game of the main precursor effect and the fake precursor effect may be executed, and the transition to the pseudo-bonus state may be notified based on the effect result.

Further, the main precursor effect and the fake precursor effect may be generated immediately when the rare role that triggers the transition to the pseudo-bonus state is won. Further, the fake precursor effect may be generated without fail when the rare role that triggers the transition to the pseudo-bonus state is won, or may be generated with a predetermined probability.
Further, the number of games of the present precursor effect and the fake precursor effect may be any number of games, or may be selectively determined from a plurality of games (for example, 15 to 20 games). Similarly, the waiting period may be changed by selectively determining the waiting period from a plurality of games (for example, 10 to 15 games).

The number of games that can be selected may be set to be the same as the execution period of the main precursor effect and the fake precursor effect, but at the time of the main precursor effect, the number of games that are not selected in the fake precursor effect may be selectable. In this way, if the precursory effect ends with a small number of games that cannot be a fake precursory effect, or if the precursory effect continues to a large number of games that cannot be a fake precursory effect, the precursory effect will be confirmed. It is possible to improve the expectation of the player.

Further, in the normal game state, it has a normal probability state and a high probability state in which the winning probability states for the pseudo bonus state are different. The probability of winning the lottery to shift to the pseudo bonus state is higher in the high probability state than in the normal probability state, and the transition to the probability state is, for example, a 30% probability of winning the weak watermelon role or the weak cherry role. Then, the control is performed so as to shift from the normal probability state to the high probability state. On the other hand, as a predetermined fall condition, for example, control is performed to shift from the high probability state to the normal probability state with a probability of 5% at the time of winning the replay combination, the time of winning the bell combination, and the time of losing.

In the normal probability state, the winning probability in the pseudo-bonus state is set, for example, with a probability of 20% when the chance role or the strong cherry role is won, and in the high probability state, the chance role or the strong cherry role is won. It is set with a probability of 50%.
When the probability state is changed from the normal probability state to the high probability state, the control of the sub-control device 20 notifies that the main display 8 is in the high probability state. For example, the main character is in the normal gaming state. When a stage that goes through the grassland is displayed, the background of the stage is changed from the daytime background to the evening background to notify that the probability is high.

However, instead of surely changing the stage when the high probability state is reached, the stage change lottery is performed with a predetermined probability (for example, 30%) in the game in the high probability state, and the change lottery result is won. Control is performed so that the stage is changed only when this is done.
Further, even in the game in the normal probability state, the change lottery to the stage is performed with a predetermined probability (2%), and even if the change lottery is won, the control is performed so as to change to the stage showing the high probability state. ..

On the other hand, even when staying on the stage consisting of the evening background, the change lottery to the daytime background is performed, and in the game in the normal probability state, the change lottery is won with a relatively high probability (for example, 20%), and the high probability. In the game in the state, control is performed so that the change lottery is won with a relatively low probability (for example, 5%).
Therefore, even if the stage consists of an evening background, it does not necessarily stay in a high-probability state, and the stage consisting of an evening background suggests a high-probability state.

When the set value in the probability setting device 14 is changed or the main control device 10 is reset, after shifting to the advantageous section via the normal section, it is substantially changed to the normal gaming state in the normal probability state. Although the game can be started, the normal game state may be started with a high probability for each set value in the probability setting device 14.
In addition, the pseudo-bonus state may be won with different probabilities when the chance role and the strong cherry role are won.

-Transition process from the normal gaming state to the CZ state (arrow c in FIG. 6)
In the normal gaming state, the main control device 10 performs a transition lottery process to the CZ state based on winning a predetermined rare combination. For example, the transition process to the CZ state is performed with a predetermined probability (for example, 10%) when the strong watermelon combination is won. The condition for transition to the CZ state is that the transition lottery has been won.

In the normal game state, the main control device 10 may change the winning probability state of the CZ state, for example, when the weak cherry combination is won. Further, the sub-control device 20 may perform notification control for the winning probability state. When performing notification control, the player changes the display content of the main display 8 to determine which state the probability state is at that time, instead of directly notifying each probability state. It may be done to the extent that it can be predicted.
Further, in the normal gaming state, the probability of winning the CZ state at the time of winning a predetermined rare combination may be changed according to the set value in the probability setting device 14 as the setting means.

Further, even if the lottery for transition to the CZ state is won, the CZ state standby state (delay period) is generated for a predetermined number of games (for example, 5 to 8 games) without immediately shifting to the CZ state. During this period, after waiting for the transition to the CZ state, the transition to the CZ state is made.
Further, during the CZ state standby state, control is performed so as to make the effect content on the main display 8 different from the other states, as in the standby period of the pseudo bonus state described above.

That is, the rate of occurrence of the winning effect executed in each game is higher than that during other normal game states, so that the winning effect becomes a so-called fanning effect for the CZ state that occurs thereafter, and the player's expectation is raised. It will be.
In addition, as a fanning effect, the appearance rate of a specific character increases during the winning effect, the color scheme of the character's dialogue image is different from that other than the fanning effect (for example, blue), or the background is changed. Etc. are performed.
Then, at the end of the game in which the CZ state standby state ends, the main display 8 notifies that the game shifts to the CZ state.

It should be noted that, in order to raise the expectation of the player to shift to the CZ state, a predetermined number of games (for example, 2 games) are continuously notified that the player will finally shift to the CZ state during the CZ state standby state. The effect may be executed on the main display 8.

In addition, even if a predetermined rare role (for example, a strong cherry role) is won but the lottery for transition to the CZ state is not won, the predetermined number of games (for example, 5 to 8 games) is the same as in the above delay period. During that time, the effect (so-called fanning effect) is controlled so that the effect content on the main display 8 is different from the other states.
Therefore, when a predetermined rare role (for example, a strong cherry role) is won, the player's expectation is increased for a predetermined period regardless of whether or not the player has transitioned to the CZ state.

It should be noted that the main display 8 may execute a fake continuous effect of a predetermined number of games (for example, 3 games) informing that the CZ state is not finally entered. In this case, the continuous effect of the CZ state and the fake continuous effect basically attract the player's expectation to the end by setting the characters and the like that appear in the same way and making the final notification content different. You may do so.
For example, as a continuous effect (or fake continuous effect) of the CZ state, an effect image in which the character challenges a sports competition may be executed through each game. In this case, during the continuous production (or fake continuous production), sports competitions are continuously executed throughout the game during that period, and if the CZ state is won, the competition is finally successful (for example, a goal in soccer). If it succeeds) and the CZ state is not won, the staging image that fails the competition is executed.

Further, during the CZ state standby state, the CZ state precursor effect (CZ main precursor effect or CZ fake precursor effect) similar to the precursor effect (main precursor effect or fake precursor effect) is executed on the main display 8. Alternatively, the continuous effect or the fake continuous effect may be executed at the final stage of the CZ state precursor effect (CZ main precursor effect or CZ fake precursor effect).
In addition, the period in which the fanning effect is performed when a predetermined rare role (for example, a strong cherry role) is won may be any period as long as a plurality of games are executed, and the number of games is based on the extraction of random numbers. The number of any one game may be determined, or the number of fixed games may be determined.

-Transition process from the normal game state to the AT state (arrow g in FIG. 6)
In the normal gaming state, the main control device 10 performs a lottery process for shifting to the AT state as the first specific gaming state based on winning a predetermined rare combination. For example, when the strong cherry combination is won, the transition process to the AT state is performed with a predetermined probability (for example, 1%). The condition for transition to the AT state is that the transition lottery has been won.
In addition, the transition to the AT state in the normal gaming state is performed on the condition that a predetermined rare role is won, and a predetermined probability when a loss lottery result that does not win any small role is derived ( For example, it may be performed at 1%).

In the present embodiment, since the transition to the AT state is mainly executed via the pseudo bonus state in order to raise the expectation of the player, the AT state is directly changed from the normal game state. The probability of transitioning to is set to an extremely low probability.
The probability of directly shifting from the normal gaming state to the AT state may be changed according to the setting probability of the probability setting device 14, or only when the setting value is relatively high (for example, settings 4 to 6). It may be possible to win the lottery for the transition from the normal game state to the direct AT state.
Further, in the normal game state, when the AT state transition lottery is won, the same precursory effect as when the pseudo bonus state described above is generated is executed, and the AT state is generated after the precursory effect is completed. There is.

In addition, when the lottery for shifting from the normal gaming state to the direct AT state is won, the selection control of the precursor effect different from the time when the pseudo bonus state occurs may be performed. For example, when shifting to the direct AT state. In the fake precursor effect, the selection rate of the precursor effect composed of characters and backgrounds whose appearance rate is low (or does not appear) may be higher than that when the pseudo-bonus state occurs. Further, the precursory effect that is not executed when the pseudo bonus state occurs may be executed only when directly shifting to the AT state.

(CZ state)
In the CZ state, the push order navigation is not performed when the push order bell role is won, but since the lottery process for shifting to the pseudo bonus state is performed with a higher probability in each game than in the normal game state, from the time of staying in the normal game state. Is also a game state where it is easy to shift to a pseudo bonus state.
In addition, although the push order navigation is not performed when the push order bell role is won, the push order navigation may be executed when the push order bell role is won, or a part of the push order bell role when the push order bell role is won, that is, the push order bell. The push order navigation may be executed with a predetermined probability (for example, 40%) at the time of winning the winning combination.

During the stay in the CZ state, it is easier to shift to the pseudo bonus state than during the stay in the normal game state, so that the CZ state is positioned as a chance zone in the flow of a series of games.
The maximum number of games that can be played in the CZ state is 10 games.
During the CZ state, control information regarding the CZ state is transmitted from the main control device 10 to the sub control device 20, and the main display 8 is in the CZ state under the control of the main control device 10 and the sub control device 20. Various effects and the number of remaining games are displayed on the main display 8.

-Transition process from CZ state to pseudo-bonus state (arrow e in FIG. 6)
In the CZ state, the transition lottery process of the pseudo bonus state is performed in each game.
As for the winning probability of the transition lottery process in the pseudo-bonus state, the winning probability is set according to the winning combination of each game. The winning probability of the transition lottery process in the pseudo-bonus state is, for example, 50% when the rare role is won, 10% when the bell role is won and the replay role is won, and 5% when the lost role is won. The transition lottery for the pseudo-bonus state is performed for each game in the CZ state, but whether or not the transition to the pseudo-bonus state is performed is performed in the final game in the CZ state, and when the transition to the pseudo-bonus state is notified in the final game. In the same way as in the normal game state, the game state shifts to the pseudo bonus state.
Since the pseudo-bonus state transition lottery is executed when each winning combination is internally won, the pseudo-bonus state transition lottery is executed even if the symbol corresponding to the winning combination does not stop on reel 4 (when the winning combination is missed). Will be done.

In addition, the winning probability of the transition lottery process of the pseudo-bonus state for a part or all of each winning combination may be other than the above. Further, although the pseudo-bonus state transition lottery process is performed when the bell role is won, the pseudo-bonus state transition lottery process may be performed based on the winning symbol corresponding to the bell role.

Further, during the CZ state, the CZ effect in which a predetermined character appears is displayed on the main display 8 in order to enhance the interest of the game. In the CZ effect, for example, an effect image in which the main character prepares for a match is displayed between the first few games (for example, between 7 games), and during the last few games in the CZ state (for example, between 3 games). Displays an effect image in which the main character and the enemy character play against each other as a series of effects over (straddling) a plurality of games. Then, if the lottery for transitioning to the pseudo-bonus state is won, it is notified that the main character wins in the final game and shifts to the pseudo-bonus state.

In addition, during the CZ state, the background during the battle preparation production and the offensive and defensive content during the battle production change according to the winning content of the game executed during that period, and the expectation for the transition to the pseudo bonus state changes. Is to be given. Further, the number of remaining games in the CZ state is displayed on the main display 8, and the number of remaining games is subtracted each time the game is executed.
In addition, even during the preparatory production before the battle production in the CZ production, the production image in which the main character prepares for the battle is continuously executed throughout each game, so that the preparatory production spans (straddles) a plurality of games. It will be a series of productions.

In the CZ state, the presence or absence of the transition to the CZ state may be notified without executing the battle effect. For example, when the pseudo bonus state is won in a predetermined game in the CZ state. , The effect of notifying the transition to the pseudo-bonus state during the game may be executed. In this case, if the pseudo-bonus state is not won in any of the games during the CZ state, the CZ state ends without the effect of notifying the transition to the pseudo-bonus state.

-Transition process from CZ state to normal game state (arrow d in FIG. 6)
If the player does not win the transition lottery for the pseudo-bonus state in the CZ state, the game shifts to the normal game state after the specified number of games are executed in the CZ state. At this time, in the CZ effect, it is notified that the main character is defeated and does not shift to the pseudo-bonus state.

At the time of transition from the CZ state to the normal gaming state, the setting-related information (setting suggestion information) capable of suggesting the set value set by the probability setting device 14 is notified by the control of the main control device 10 and the sub control device 20. It may be notified by means (main display 8, speaker 9). For example, the main display 8 and the sub display 17 display a predetermined character from a plurality of characters. Then, since the character to be displayed is selected according to the selection probability set in advance according to each set value of the probability setting device 14, it is possible to predict the set value to some extent by the displayed character.

(Pseudo bonus state)
The pseudo-bonus state as the second specific gaming state is both a push-order navigation for the push-order bell role and a color navigation for the color-bell role as notification of an operation mode advantageous to the player in the game in the pseudo-bonus state. Is executed, it is a game state in which it is extremely easy to obtain a medal.
Further, although the details will be described later, in the AT state, unlike the pseudo bonus state, the color navigation for the color bell role is not executed, and only the push order navigation for the push order bell role is executed, so that the pseudo bonus state is It is in a gaming state where it is easier to obtain medals than in the AT state.

Further, in the pseudo-bonus state, a transition lottery for the AT state is performed in a predetermined game executed during a predetermined period (for example, 18 games to 20 games).
Therefore, if the AT state transition lottery is won during the pseudo-bonus state in which a large number of medals can be obtained, the AT state will occur after the end of the pseudo-bonus state, and the player will acquire a certain number of medals. However, it becomes possible to execute a game for generating the next pseudo-bonus state, and a state that is synergistically advantageous to the player is generated.

The probability of winning the push order bell role and the probability of winning the color bell role are values that increase the medals in the predetermined period when any one of the navigation states continues in the predetermined period. It is preferable to set the winning probability of the bell combination (for example, about 57%) to a higher value than the winning probability of the color bell combination (for example, about 30%).
In addition to being specified by the number of games played, the period during which the pseudo-bonus state continues is paid out the number of times that one of the push order navigation and the color navigation, or both navigations are executed. It may be specified by the number of medals (number of payouts), the number of medals actually increased by paying out medals (net increase number), and the like.

Further, in the first game in which the pseudo-bonus state is entered, the period from the operation of the start lever 3 to the activation of the operation of the stop button 5 is extended by the control of the main control device 10 as compared with the normal game. During the period, a so-called reel effect is performed in which the reel 4 is rotated in the reverse direction, the specific symbol combination (“red 7A, red 7A, red 7A”) is temporarily stopped in the reel 4, and then the reel 4 is rotated in the forward direction again. , It is notified that a pseudo bonus state has occurred.

The reel effect period in which the reel effect is performed is set to, for example, 15 seconds, and during this period, the operation of the stop button 5 is invalid, so that the game cannot proceed even if the reel 4 is operating. There is.
Then, at the end of the reel effect period, a specific symbol combination (for example, "red 7A, red 7A, red 7A") is temporarily stopped (automatically stopped), so that the pseudo-bonus state is a game content. The navigation is executed in the same manner as the AT state, but it looks like a so-called big bonus state (real bonus state) has occurred, and is differentiated from the AT state.

Further, when the reel effect period ends, the reel 4 automatically starts rotating in the forward rotation, and the operation of the stop button 5 becomes effective. From this point, the stop operation of the first game in which the pseudo-bonus state is entered. Is possible in the same way as a normal game.
Further, during the reel effect, the main display 8 is displayed to notify the occurrence of the pseudo-bonus state as an effect image corresponding to the reel effect under the control of the sub control device 20.

-Transition process from pseudo-bonus state to AT state (arrow f in FIG. 6)
In the pseudo-bonus state, the AT state transition lottery process is performed in a predetermined number of games (1 to 3 games) executed at the end of the pseudo-bonus state.
In the present embodiment, the AT state transition lottery process is executed over the lottery game period set during the last three games in the pseudo-bonus state at the longest, and the battle is executed in each game during the lottery game period. Whether or not to shift to the AT state is determined depending on the result mode of the lottery.
Then, when all the results of the battle lottery in each game in the lottery game period are won, it is determined that the special condition is satisfied and the transition to the AT state is determined, and the game state is changed after the end of the pseudo bonus state. It will shift to the AT state.

That is, the main control device 10 can determine whether or not to shift to the AT state in connection with the execution of a plurality of games in the lottery game period as a predetermined period, and is involved in the shift of the AT state in the plurality of games. When the lottery result meets a predetermined special condition, it is possible to decide to grant a predetermined privilege.
In the present embodiment, the AT state transition lottery process is performed in a predetermined number of games executed at the end of the pseudo bonus state, but after the pseudo bonus state ends, the AT state transition lottery process is performed. A predetermined number of games may be provided for the game to be executed, and the game of whether or not to shift to the AT state after the end of the pseudo-bonus state may be executed.

In addition, the battle lottery in each game executed during the lottery game period is executed separately from the lottery of the winning combination, and the lottery mode is set so that the winning probability is not always constant and the probability is different between each game. Has been done.
For example, in the first game during the lottery game period, the winning probability of the competition lottery is 50%, in the second game 60%, and in the third game 70%, the competition lottery of each game is executed.

The lottery mode may be other than the above-mentioned probability of each battle lottery as long as it shifts to the AT state with a predetermined probability.
Further, a plurality of lottery modes may be set so that any of the lottery modes can be changed based on the establishment of predetermined conditions.
For example, a lottery mode in which the match lottery of each game is executed when the win probability of the match lottery in all three games during the lottery game period is 50%, and the win probability of the match lottery is 25% in the first game, which is the second. A lottery mode in which the competitive lottery of each game is executed may be set at 50% in the game and 100% in the third game, and any of the lottery modes may be switched. However, in this case, it is preferable that the total probability of transitioning from the pseudo-bonus state to the AT state is the same regardless of the lottery mode.

Further, the change of the lottery mode may be made feasible based on the operation of the player, and the lottery mode may be selected according to the preference of the player.
Further, the total probability of transitioning from the pseudo-bonus state to the AT state may be changed according to the set value in the probability setting device 14 as the setting means.

Further, the total probability of transitioning from the pseudo-bonus state to the AT state may be set differently depending on the lottery mode, for example, a normal gaming state such as the establishment of a predetermined rare role (for example, a strong cherry role). Based on a predetermined condition established during the medium or pseudo-bonus state, the total probability of transitioning to the AT state may be switched from a low lottery mode to a high lottery mode. Further, in this case, when the AT state is won in the lottery mode in which the total probability is low, a privilege that is more advantageous to the player than in the case where the AT state is won in the lottery mode in which the total probability is high is provided. It may be given. For example, when the AT state is won in a lottery mode in which the total probability is low, a plurality of AT state continuation rights are stored (stocked), or an AT state (upper AT state) with a large number of continuation times is generated. You may.

Further, during the lottery game period, the main display 8 is determined by the control of the sub control device 20 as the staging control means based on the reception of the control information from the main control device 10 in response to the execution of the game. A continuous effect by the character is executed as the effect of.
The continuous production in the pseudo-bonus state is different from the continuous production executed during the above-mentioned main precursor production (or fake precursor production), and the content is such that the battle production is completed for each game. ing.

In other words, in the continuous production performed during this precursor production (or fake precursor production), the main character will play against the enemy character as it is for 3 games, and the battle result will be derived in the final game. However, in the continuous production in the pseudo-bonus state, the battle production is executed with the content that the battle result is derived for each game according to the battle lottery in each game.
In addition, in the battle production in each game, the battle production is executed based on the winning probability set for each game, so that the character on the ally side (including the main character) who plays against the enemy character in each game has the above-mentioned winning probability. It is possible to appear in different types corresponding to.

For example, in the game of the first game during continuous production, the ally character A appears corresponding to the battle lottery with a winning probability of 50%, and in the game of the second game, the battle with a winning probability of 60%. The ally character B appears in response to the lottery, and in the third game, the ally character C (for example, the main character) appears in response to the battle lottery with a winning probability of 70%. ..

Then, if the battle lottery in each game is won, the character on the side of the appearance wins at the end of the game, and if the battle lottery is not won, the character on the side of the appearance appears. The effect of losing at the end of the game is completely performed for each game. As a result, if the battle lottery in all the games is won, all the characters on the ally side win, and finally the transition of the AT state is notified.
On the other hand, if the match lottery is not won even once in the lottery game period, the lottery game period ends at that point, and the pseudo bonus state also ends at that point. Therefore, the period of the pseudo-bonus state changes according to the result of the battle lottery.

In addition, during the period other than the lottery game period during the pseudo-bonus state, in order to enhance the interest of the game, the effect during the pseudo-bonus state in which a predetermined character appears (pseudo-bonus effect) is displayed on the main display 8 or the sub display. It is displayed by the vessel 17. In the pseudo-bonus effect, for example, an introduction image of each character appearing is displayed, and a predetermined music is output from the speaker 9.

On the other hand, during the lottery game period in the pseudo-bonus state, the background during the battle production and the offensive and defensive contents during the battle production change according to each battle lottery, giving a change in the expectation for the transition to the AT state. It has become like.
Further, the number of remaining games in the pseudo-bonus state is displayed on the main display 8, and the number of remaining games is subtracted each time the game is executed.

In this embodiment, the period for performing the AT state transition lottery in the pseudo-bonus state is set to the last three games in the pseudo-bonus state, but the transition lottery is performed in a plurality of consecutive games. Any of these may be used, for example, 4 games, 5 games, or the like.
Further, the condition for shifting to the AT state is set when all the battle lottery in a plurality of games is won, but other conditions may be used. For example, the condition for shifting to the AT state is to shift to the AT state by winning once or twice. May be decided.

In addition, if the match lottery is not won even once during the lottery game period, the lottery game period (pseudo-bonus state) is terminated at that point, regardless of the lottery result in each game. All three games in the lottery game period may be executed. Further, in this case, if the match lottery of all the games is not won, the AT state may be transferred as a special privilege. However, in this case, it is a condition that the game that wins the battle lottery is not executed with a 100% probability.

Further, the AT state transition lottery in the pseudo-bonus state may be executed other than during the lottery game period described above, and may be executed, for example, in a normal operation mode (for example, an operation mode in which the left reel 4a is first stopped). When the reel 4 is stopped, the symbol combination corresponding to the replay combination is stopped, but the reel 4 is operated in an irregular operation mode different from the normal operation mode (for example, an operation mode in which the right reel 4c is first stopped). When the stop operation is performed, a specific replay combination in which a specific symbol combination (for example, "Red 7A, Red 7A, Red 7A") is stopped can be drawn by lottery, and a period other than the lottery game period in the pseudo bonus state. If a specific replay combination is won in, the player may unconditionally (100% probability) shift to the AT state.
In this case, when a specific replay combination is won, it is preferable to display an irregular operation mode and an image prompting to aim at a specific symbol combination on the main display 8.

In addition, if a rare role (for example, a strong cherry role) is won during a period other than the lottery game period during the pseudo-bonus state, the right to shift to the AT state at that time with a predetermined probability (for example, 10%). May be given.
In addition, when a rare role (for example, a strong cherry role) is won in a period other than the lottery game period in the pseudo-bonus state, a predetermined probability (for example, 20) is not granted instead of granting the right to shift to the AT state. %), The right to win the battle lottery for a predetermined game (1 game or 2 games) in the lottery game period may be granted at that time.
In this case, it is preferable to execute a winning effect that is completed in one game on the main display 8 when the rare role is won.

In addition, if the right to shift to the AT state is granted when a rare role is won during a period other than the lottery game period during the pseudo-bonus state, all wins will always be made in the game during the lottery game period regardless of the battle lottery. It is preferable to perform continuous production such as.
In addition, during the lottery game period, a draw lottery is executed separately from the match lottery, and if the match lottery is not won and the draw lottery is won, the match lottery of that time is invalidated and a new match is made. A game for drawing lots may be additionally executed during the lottery game period.
Further, when all the battle lottery in the lottery game period is won, the lottery game period may be extended so that the lottery game period is not ended until the battle lottery is not won. In this case, if the match lottery of the extended game is won, the right to continue the AT state may be granted each time.

Further, the button effect may be executed during the battle effect of each game during the lottery game period in the pseudo-bonus state.
The button effect as an operation effect is, first, an image imitating an operation button that prompts the main display 8 (or a sub display 17) to operate the effect button 2d, and character information (for example, "PUSH") that instructs the operation. A series of displaying an operation image consisting of the above, and then displaying a predetermined image on the main display 8 (or the sub display 17) when the instructed effect button 2d (or the upper effect button 2f) is operated. For example, at the end of the game in which the battle effect is executed, an image imitating an operation button or an operation image is displayed, and then the instructed effect button 2d is operated, which is determined in advance. This is an effect of displaying an image notifying the result of the battle lottery on the main display 8.
In this case, it is preferable that when the result of the battle lottery is a winning, the probability that the button effect is executed is higher than in the case of a non-winning.

-Transition process from the pseudo bonus state to the normal game state (arrow b in FIG. 6)
In the pseudo-bonus state, when the special condition is not satisfied and the right to shift to the AT state is not granted, that is, when all the battle lottery of each game during the lottery game period in the pseudo-bonus state is not won. Shifts to the normal game state after the pseudo bonus state ends.
In the present embodiment, in the game during the lottery game period, if the battle lottery is not won even once, the non-establishment of the special condition is confirmed, so that the battle lottery is performed in any game during the lottery game period. At the time of non-winning, the end condition of the pseudo bonus state is satisfied, and the game state is changed to the normal game state from the next game.

Therefore, the duration of the pseudo-bonus state changes according to the result of the competition lottery of the game during the lottery game period.
For example, if the match lottery of the 18th game, which is the first game during the lottery game period, is not won, the duration of the pseudo-bonus state is 18 games, but the 20th game, which is the last game. If it is not won for the first time, the duration will be 20 games.
In addition, since push order navigation and color navigation are performed even in the game during the lottery game period, even if the special conditions are not finally satisfied in the pseudo-bonus state, the battle lottery is not unwinned and the lottery game period. The more the game continues, the more chances of winning a medal, and the more advantageous the player will be.
In addition, although it is possible to execute push order navigation for the push order bell role and color navigation for the color bell role in the game during the lottery game period, push order navigation or color navigation is performed in the game during the lottery game period. It may not be present, or the push order navigation or the color navigation may be performed only with a predetermined probability (for example, 50%).

It should be noted that, at the time of transition from the pseudo-bonus state to the normal gaming state, setting-related information (setting suggestion information) capable of suggesting the set value set by the probability setting device 14 by the control of the main control device 10 and the sub control device 20 is provided. Notification may be performed by the notification means (main display 8, sub display 17, speaker 9). For example, in the main display 8 and the sub display 17, a predetermined character is displayed from a plurality of characters, and the displayed character is set according to the selection probability preset according to each setting value of the probability setting device 14. By selecting the character, it is possible to predict the set value to some extent depending on the displayed character.

(AT state)
The AT state is a game state in which it is easy to obtain medals by continuously performing push order navigation for the push order bell role as a notification of an operation mode advantageous to the player in the game in the AT state. Is.
However, unlike the pseudo-bonus state, the color navigation for the color bell role is not executed during the AT state, only the push order navigation is executed, so the amount of medals earned is smaller than in the pseudo-bonus state. ing.

During the AT state, the continuation of a predetermined number of games (for example, 30 games) given at the time of the initial transition to the AT state is managed as the number of remaining games that can be continued in the AT state, and the number of remaining games is subtracted for each game. The AT state is continued until the number of remaining games is exhausted.
Then, when the number of remaining games is exhausted in the AT state, the AT state ends.

During the AT state, control information regarding the AT state is transmitted from the main control device 10 to the sub control device 20, and under the control of the sub control device 20, images of various effects during the AT state are displayed on the main display 8. The display is done. Further, the number of remaining games in the AT state, the total number of medals acquired in the series of AT states, and the total number of games executed in the AT state are displayed on the main display 8.

Further, in the AT state, a continuous lottery process in the AT state is performed in a predetermined number of games (2 to 3 games) executed at the end of the AT state.
In the present embodiment, the continuous lottery process in the AT state is executed over the lottery game period set during the last three games in the AT state at the longest, and the battle lottery executed in each game during the lottery game period. As a result of the above, it is determined whether or not to continue the AT state.
Then, when the result of the battle lottery in each game during the lottery game period is won twice, it is determined that the special condition is satisfied and the continuation of the AT state is determined, and after the end of the running AT state. A new AT state will start.
That is, the main control device 10 can determine whether or not to grant a predetermined privilege (continuation of the AT state) in connection with the execution of the plurality of games in the lottery game period as the predetermined period, and the plurality of games. When the lottery result related to the granting of the predetermined privilege in the above meets the predetermined special conditions, it is possible to decide to grant the predetermined privilege.

Further, even in the new AT state, the continuation of the AT state itself is managed as in the initial transition of the AT state, and the AT state ends when a predetermined number (for example, 30 times) of games are executed. However, even in a predetermined number of games (2 to 3 games) executed at the end of this new AT state, the continuous lottery process of the AT state is performed as in the initial transition.
Therefore, the AT state is repeatedly executed by the establishment of the special condition in the continuous lottery process during each AT state.

Further, the competitive lottery in each game executed during the lottery game period in the AT state is set so that the winning probability is not always constant as in the pseudo bonus state.
The winning probability of each battle lottery during the lottery game period in the AT state may be the same as in the pseudo-bonus state, or may be different. Further, a plurality of lottery modes during the lottery game period in the AT state may be set and can be changed based on the establishment of predetermined conditions, or can be changed based on the player's operation and can be selected according to the player's preference. You may do it.

Further, as in the pseudo bonus state, even during the lottery game period in the AT state, the main display is controlled by the control of the sub control device 20 based on the reception of the control information from the main control device 10 in response to the execution of the game. A continuous effect by the character is executed in the vessel 8.
As for the continuous production in the AT state, the content is such that the battle production is completed for each game as in the pseudo bonus state, and the battle production is executed based on the winning probability set for each game, and the game is played. The characters on the ally side (including the main character) who play against the enemy character will appear in different types corresponding to the above-mentioned winning probability.

Then, if the battle lottery in each game is won, the character on the side of the appearance wins at the end of the game, and if the battle lottery is not won, the character on the side of the appearance appears. The effect of losing at the end of the game is completely performed for each game.
However, in the continuous lottery process in the AT state, some of the conditions are set to be different from the transition lottery process in the pseudo bonus state, and in the pseudo bonus state, the result of the battle lottery in the three games is set. In contrast to the fact that the transition to the AT state is confirmed when all the games are won, in the AT state, when two of the results of the battle lottery in the three games are won. The continuation of the next AT state is confirmed.

Therefore, the continuation condition of the AT state is less difficult than the transition condition which is the entry condition of the AT state. For example, if the match lottery of the first game and the second game is won, at that time. Even if the continuation of the next AT state is confirmed and the match lottery for the third game is not won, the continuation of the AT state will be finally notified after deriving the result that the match production in the game will be defeated. It will shift to a new AT state.

Further, in the present embodiment, when all the results of the battle lottery in each game executed during the lottery game period during the AT state are won, the right to continue the next AT state is granted and one after another. I am trying to grant the right to continue the AT state of.
That is, in the battle lottery during the lottery game period during the AT state, if the winning result is derived twice, the right to continue the next AT state is granted as a predetermined privilege, but the winning is performed three times. When the result is derived, in addition to the above-mentioned predetermined privilege grant, the continuation right is stored (stocked) so as to continue the AT state one after another as the grant of another privilege.

If the right to continue the AT state is stored in memory, the AT state will continue unconditionally. Therefore, in the next game during the lottery game period during the AT state, as described above. It is preferable to execute on the main display 8 an effect image capable of notifying that the continuation is confirmed without performing the battle effect.

In addition, even if the right to continue the AT state is stored (stocked), the normal continuous lottery process is performed in the next AT state instead of unconditionally fixing the AT state, and the special condition is not satisfied. Only when it becomes, the AT state may be continued by using the memory retention information of the right to continue the AT state.
Therefore, in this case, the battle lottery is also performed in the game during the next lottery game period during the AT state, and if the special condition is satisfied at this time, the next time without using the memory retention information of the continuation right of the AT state. After that, the AT state will continue with the use suspended.
Further, the AT state continuation right granted by the derivation of the winning results of three times can be stored in a plurality of stores (stockable) by the main control device 10, for example, when the derivation of the winning results of three times is continuous. Two continuation rights may be added and stored.
In this case, when the AT state is continued using the memory retention information of the continuation right of the AT state, the memory retention information of the continuation right is subtracted each time.

Further, in a period other than the lottery game period during the AT state, in order to enhance the interest of the game, the effect during the AT state in which a predetermined character appears is displayed on the main display 8 or the sub display 17. In the production during the AT state, for example, an introduction image of each character appearing is displayed, and a predetermined music is output from the speaker 9.

On the other hand, during the lottery game period in the AT state, the background during the battle production and the offensive and defensive contents during the battle production change according to the type of the battle lottery, so as to change the expectation for the continuation of the AT state. It has become.

In the present embodiment, the period for continuous lottery in the AT state in the AT state is set to the last three games in the AT state, but the transition lottery may be performed in a plurality of consecutive games. Any of these may be used, for example, 4 games, 5 games, or the like.
Further, the special condition, which is a condition for the AT state to continue, is set when the battle lottery in a plurality of games is won twice, but other conditions may be used. For example, the AT is set by winning once or three times. You may decide that the state will continue.
In addition, if the match lottery is not won even once in the lottery game period, the lottery game period (AT state) is terminated at that point, but the lottery is done regardless of the lottery result in each game. You may try to play all three games during the game period. Further, in this case, if the match lottery of all the games is not won, the player may continue to the next AT state as a special privilege. However, in this case, it is a condition that the game that wins the battle lottery is not executed with a 100% probability.

Further, the next continuous lottery in the AT state during the AT state may be executed other than during the above-mentioned lottery game period. For example, as in the pseudo bonus state, a period other than the lottery game period in the AT state. If a specific replay combination is won in, the AT state may be continued unconditionally (100% probability).

In addition, if a rare role (for example, a strong cherry role) is won during a period other than the lottery game period during the AT state, the right to continue the AT state at that time is granted with a predetermined probability (for example, 10%). You may try to do it.
In addition, if a rare role (for example, a strong cherry role) is won during a period other than the lottery game period during the AT state, a predetermined probability (for example, 20%) is given instead of granting the right to continue to the AT state. ), The right to win the battle lottery for a predetermined game (1 to 3 games) in the lottery game period may be granted at that time.
In this case, it is preferable to execute a winning effect that is completed in one game on the main display 8 when the rare role is won.
Further, as in the pseudo-bonus state, the button effect may be executed during the battle effect of each game during the period of the lottery game in the AT state.

In addition, if a predetermined rare role (for example, weak cherry role, weak watermelon role, strong watermelon role, strong cherry role) is won during the AT state, an additional lottery for the number of games in the AT state is performed, and the additional lottery is performed. In the case of winning, a predetermined number of games corresponding to the rare role that triggered the winning may be added (added) to the number of remaining games in the AT state being executed.

Further, in the AT state, when a specific rare role (for example, a strong cherry role) is won, in addition to the above-mentioned additional lottery, the probability that the number of games for a specific period (for example, 10 games) is added is other. It may be possible to generate an additional special zone that is higher than the state.
The extra special zone occurs with a predetermined probability (for example, 10%) when a specific rare role (for example, a strong cherry role) is won, and in the extra special zone, in addition to the rare role with a low winning probability. For example, all the roles other than the replay role are used as an opportunity to add, and the possibility that a large number of games are given (added) as a predetermined privilege is increased.

In addition, in the additional special zone, the right to continue the AT state is granted (stocked) with a predetermined probability (for example, 15%) when a predetermined combination (for example, a rare role) is won. May be good. Further, a plurality of rights for continuing the AT state may be granted (stocked) each time the above conditions are satisfied.
In this case, when the number of rights (stock number) for continuing the AT state remains, the special condition is unconditionally satisfied in the continuous lottery process during the AT state.

In addition, if the winning result of three times is derived in the battle lottery during the lottery game period during the AT state, in addition to the provision of the predetermined privilege, the AT state of the next time is continued as another privilege. However, as another benefit, the number of remaining games in the AT state currently being executed or the next AT state is a predetermined number (for example, 20 times). The number of games may be added, or as another privilege, the above-mentioned additional special zone may be executed after the end of the AT state being executed at that time.

In addition, during the lottery game period during the AT state, a draw lottery is executed separately from the match lottery, and if the match lottery is not won and the draw lottery is won, the match lottery at that time is invalidated. , A game for performing a new match lottery may be additionally executed during the lottery game period.
Further, when all the battle lottery in the lottery game period is won, the lottery game period may be extended so that the lottery game period is not ended until the battle lottery is not won. In this case, if the match lottery of the extended game is won, the right to continue the AT state may be granted each time.

-Transition process from AT state to pseudo-bonus state (arrow i in FIG. 6)
Even in the AT state, as in the normal gaming state, the main control device 10 performs a transition lottery process to a pseudo-bonus state in advance based on the winning of a predetermined rare combination as a specific lottery result, for example, a chance combination, Alternatively, the transition process to the pseudo-bonus state is performed with a predetermined probability (for example, 20%) when the strong cherry combination is won.

Then, when the lottery for shifting the pseudo-bonus state in the AT state is won, the running AT state is temporarily interrupted, and the gaming state shifts to the pseudo-bonus state.
Therefore, the number of remaining games in the AT state is suspended at the time of transition to the pseudo-bonus state, and when the AT state is restored again, the AT state is restarted based on the number of reserved remaining games.
Further, when the pseudo-bonus state is entered during the AT state, the pseudo-bonus state is executed for a predetermined period (for example, between 20 games) as described above, and the navigation state is the state in which only the push order navigation is executed. Therefore, both push order navigation and color navigation will be executed, and the number of medals won will increase accordingly.

However, when the game shifts to the pseudo-bonus state during the AT state, unlike the case where the game shifts to the pseudo-bonus state during the normal game state, the AT state transition lottery process is not performed and a predetermined number of games are executed. If this is done, the pseudo bonus state will end and the AT state will be restored.

Even when the pseudo-bonus state is entered during the AT state, the same continuous lottery period as described above may be provided to perform the AT state lottery process so as to increase the continuation right of the AT state.
In addition, if the lottery for transitioning to the pseudo-bonus state is won during the AT state, the battle production (for example, the battle production in which the main character wins) is performed for a predetermined period (for example, between 3 games) without immediately shifting to the pseudo-bonus state. You may want to move to the pseudo bonus state after executing.
Further, even if a predetermined rare role is won during the AT state and the transition lottery in the pseudo-bonus state is not won, the battle production (competition production in which the main character is defeated) may be executed.

-Transition process from AT state to normal game state (arrow h in FIG. 6)
In the AT state, if the special condition is not satisfied and the right to continue to the next AT state is not granted, that is, in the battle lottery of each game during the lottery game period in the AT state, the winning result is derived twice. If not, the game shifts to the normal game state after the AT state ends.
In the present embodiment, in the game during the lottery game period, if the result that the battle lottery is not won is derived twice, the non-establishment of the special condition is determined, and therefore any of the lottery game periods. It is assumed that the end condition of the AT state is satisfied when the result that the match lottery is not won in the game is derived twice, and the game state shifts to the normal game state from the next game.

Therefore, the duration of the running AT state changes according to the result of the match lottery of the game during the lottery game period.
For example, if the battle lottery for the 28th game, which is the first game during the lottery game period, is not won, and the battle lottery for the 29th game, which is two games, is also not won, the AT state is set. The duration is 29 games, but if the match lottery of this second game is won and the last game, the 30th game, is not won, the duration is 30 games.

In addition, since the push order navigation is performed even in the game during the lottery game period, even if the special conditions are not finally satisfied in the continuous lottery process in the AT state, the non-winning of the match lottery is not derived twice. As the lottery game period continues, the chances of winning medals increase, which is advantageous for the player.
It should be noted that, even in the game during the lottery game period, the push order navigation for the push order bell role is performed, but in the game during the lottery game period, the push order navigation is not performed or a predetermined probability (for example,). , 50%) may be used for push order navigation.

When the AT state is changed to the normal gaming state, the winning probability state of the pseudo bonus state is controlled to be the normal probability state. At this time, each setting in the probability setting device 14 may be made to shift to the high probability state with a predetermined probability.
Further, when shifting to the high probability state after the end of the AT state, the limitation control by the above-mentioned limiting means may be performed during the high probability state, but the limitation control is performed during the high probability state. If so, it shifts to the normal probability state.

Further, at the end of the AT state, an ending state for a predetermined period (for example, 5 seconds) is set, and during the ending state (ending period), the progress of the game is temporarily disabled, and after the ending state ends, the normal game state is set. It will be migrated.
During the ending state, the notification means notifies the setting-related information that can suggest the setting value set by the probability setting device 14 under the control of the main control device 10 and the sub control device 20. For example, a predetermined image is displayed by the main display 8 and the sub display 17, and a predetermined sound is output by the speaker 9.
As described above, the game state is changed in the slot machine 1 of the embodiment.

[Transition of game state and display contents on the main display]
Next, referring to the timing chart of FIG. 7, the transition of the gaming state realized by the control of the main control device 10 and the sub control device 20 in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, and the display contents on the main display 8 In particular, the transition of the gaming state when the gaming state shifts in the order of the normal gaming state → the pseudo bonus state → the AT state, and the display contents on the main display 8 will be described.
FIG. 7 shows the correspondence between the transition of the gaming state from the normal gaming state to the pseudo-bonus state, the transition from the pseudo-bonus state to the AT state, and the change in the display content on the main display 8 during that period.
Specifically, by the control of the main control device 10, the transition to the pseudo-bonus state is determined with a predetermined probability (for example, 20%) at the time of winning a predetermined combination (for example, a chance combination) in the normal game state. After that, as the game progresses, the game state shifts from the normal game state to the pseudo bonus state, and further, it is displayed on the main display 8 when the lottery for shifting the AT state during the pseudo bonus state is won and the state shifts to the AT state. The navigation state and the production content (production image) are shown.
Note that FIG. 7 shows the period after the continuous effect executed at the final stage of the present precursor effect during the normal game state, and omits the period before that.

In the present embodiment, the main control device 10 performs control related to lottery of various benefits and changes (including the time of change) of various game states, and control information related to the control is transmitted from the main control device 10 to the sub control device 20. Then, the sub-control device 20 controls various displays corresponding to the sub-control device 20.
The start time and execution period of the effect not directly related to the change of the game state (for example, the fake precursor effect) may be controlled by the sub control device 20 based on the reception of the control information from the main control device 10. , The sub-control device 20 may control itself without receiving the control information from the main control device 10. However, it is necessary to receive the control information (for example, the winning information of the rare role) that triggers the production.

First, as shown in FIG. 7, when the pseudo-bonus state is won together with the chance combination winning in the normal game state when the transition to the pseudo-bonus state is not decided, as described above, this precursory effect However, in the final game of continuous production (second game in the figure) that is executed at the final stage of this precursory production, there are images that the main character wins and images that notify the transition to the pseudo-bonus state. It will be displayed on the main display 8.
In the normal game state, the push order navigation and the color navigation on the main display 8 are not executed.

Then, from the start of the third game (timing t0), the gaming state shifts from the normal gaming state to the pseudo-bonus state.
When the gaming state shifts to the pseudo-bonus state, the sub-control device 20 activates the push order navigation control and the color navigation control based on the control information from the main control device 10, and one of the push order bell roles is won. In that case, the push order navigation corresponding to the combination is executed, and if any of the color bell combinations is won, the color navigation corresponding to the combination is executed.
Therefore, in the pseudo-bonus state, both the push order navigation and the color navigation are executed, and the medal can be obtained very easily.
Further, when the gaming state shifts to the pseudo-bonus state, the main control device 10 continuously outputs information indicating that the game state has shifted to the pseudo-bonus state to the management device side via the external output terminal 18.

Then, when the game shifts to the 20th game, the AT state transition lottery period is set as described above, and the continuous effect (competition effect) of whether or not to shift to the AT state is executed on the main display 8. ..
Since FIG. 7 illustrates the case of transitioning to the AT state, all the transition lottery of 20 games (timing t1), 21 games (timing t2), and 22 games (timing t2) are won, and 22 games are won. At the end of the game of the eyes, the effect image notifying the transition to the AT state is displayed on the main display 8.

Then, the game state shifts to the AT state from the game start time (timing t4) of the 23rd game, and the effect image in the AT state is displayed on the main display 8.
Further, when the gaming state shifts to the AT state, the sub control device 20 activates only the control of the push order navigation among the push order navigation and the color navigation based on the control information from the main control device 10, and serves as a push order bell. If any of them is won, it will be controlled to execute the push order navigation corresponding to that combination.

Therefore, the control of the color navigation that was activated during the pseudo-bonus state is disabled by the transition to the AT state, and even if any of the color bell roles is won, the color navigation corresponding to that role is executed. In the AT state, medals can be easily obtained, but the number of medals won is smaller than in the pseudo-bonus state because the color navigation is not executed.
However, since the transition lottery for the pseudo bonus state is also performed in the game in the AT state, the transition lottery for the next pseudo bonus state will be performed while acquiring a certain medal due to the transition to the AT state. It is possible to raise expectations.
Further, when the gaming state shifts to the AT state, the main control device 10 continuously outputs information indicating that the game state has shifted to the AT state to the management device side via the external output terminal 18.

As described above, in the slot machine 1 of the embodiment, when the pseudo-bonus state occurs, both the push order navigation and the color navigation are executed during the pseudo-bonus state.
That is, the main control device 10 is advantageous for the player by executing (activating) the push order navigation and the color navigation by the sub-control device 20 as the first stop operation notification means and the second stop operation notification means. 2 It constitutes a second specific game state control means capable of generating a pseudo bonus state as a specific game state.

Therefore, due to the occurrence of the pseudo-bonus state, the player can obtain a large number of medals, and it is possible to raise the expectation of the player.
In addition, especially by executing color navigation, more medals can be obtained during the pseudo-bonus state, but on the other hand, it is forced to perform a relatively labor-intensive operation such as a push operation aiming at a special symbol. However, since the pseudo-bonus state has a shorter duration than the AT state, a larger number of medals can be obtained in a short period of time that does not cause dissatisfaction to the player.

Further, when the AT state occurs, only the push order navigation is executed during the AT state, so that the player can obtain a large number of medals, although the number is smaller than that during the pseudo bonus state.
That is, the main control device 10 generates an AT state as the first specific gaming state which is advantageous for the player by executing (activating) the push order navigation by the sub control device 20 as the first stop operation notification means. It constitutes a possible first specific game state control means.

Therefore, due to the occurrence of the AT state, the player can obtain a large number of medals, and it is possible to raise the expectation of the player.
Further, since the push order navigation does not require the labor of the player as compared with the color navigation, even if the AT state continues for a long time, the medal can be obtained without giving the player a feeling of dissatisfaction.

Further, during the pseudo-bonus state, the AT state transition lottery process is executed, and if the AT state transition lottery at that time is won, the AT state will occur after the pseudo-bonus state ends. be.
That is, the main control device 10 provides a first specific game state lottery means capable of executing a lottery for generating an AT state as the first specific game state in a game in a pseudo-bonus state as the second specific game state. It composes.
Therefore, when a pseudo-bonus state occurs, it is possible to obtain a large number of medals and to raise expectations for the occurrence of an AT state.
In addition, if the lottery in the AT state is won, the expectation for the next pseudo-bonus state will increase while winning a certain medal, so it is possible to synergistically increase the expectation of the player. It becomes.

Further, in the pseudo-bonus state, for example, a continuous effect corresponding to the transition lottery in the AT state is executed.
That is, the sub-control device 20 constitutes an effect control means capable of executing a continuous effect as a predetermined effect in the game in the pseudo-bonus state as the second specific game state.
Therefore, in the pseudo-bonus state, the effect for the transition to the AT state is executed, and it is possible to enhance the fun of the game.

The push order navigation may be any one as long as it can recognize the push order of the reel 4 for establishing the push order bell combination won by the player. Similarly, the color navigation is won by the player. Any one can be used as long as it can recognize the type of the colored bell role and the type of the reel 4 to be pressed. In addition to the image on the main display 8, the sub display 17, a predetermined light emitting means, and the speaker 9 May be used to notify.

In addition, both push order navigation and color navigation are executed during the pseudo bonus state, and only push order navigation is executed during the AT state, but the mode of activating which navigation may be other than the above. For example, only the color navigation may be executed during the pseudo bonus state and only the push order navigation may be executed during the AT state, or both the push order navigation and the color navigation may be executed during the AT state to execute the pseudo bonus state. You may execute only the push order navigation inside.

Further, the main control device 10 may be provided with a function of generating a plurality of pseudo-bonus states.
For example, a random number assuming that a first pseudo-bonus state in which a predetermined number of games (for example, 20 games) continues and a second pseudo-bonus state in which a predetermined number of games (for example, 30 games) continue can be generated. Any pseudo-bonus state may be selectively generated based on the lottery result such as.

Further, the first pseudo-bonus state that activates only the push order navigation and the second pseudo-bonus state that activates both the push order navigation and the color navigation may be selectively generated as described above. ..
Furthermore, AT so that the probability of transitioning to the AT state differs between the first pseudo-bonus state that activates only the push order navigation and the second pseudo-bonus state that activates both the push order navigation and the color navigation. A state transition lottery may be performed. For example, the probability of transitioning to the AT state is higher when the second pseudo-bonus state occurs than in the first pseudo-bonus state.
By doing so, a pseudo-bonus state in which the player's expectation for the amount of medals acquired and the transition of the AT state is different will occur, and it will be possible to further improve the interest of the game.

Further, when the limiter function in the advantageous section described above is provided, it is determined in advance that the limiter will be reached during the AT state, and based on the preliminary determination result, the main display 8 executes a predetermined ending effect. The sub-control device 20 may provide the staging control means.
The ending effect is different from the effect image in the normal AT state, and displays the effect image that is executed only when the limiter is reached, and is an effect that enhances the player's sense of accomplishment.

At this time, the pre-judgment of the limiter based on the number of acquired medals is preferably determined based on the number of medals that can be acquired by winning the push order bell role. When the number of medals that can be obtained when the forward bell is won reaches the limiter value, it is preferable to execute the limiter pre-determination (determine the start of the ending effect).
This is because there is a possibility that a pseudo-bonus state in which color navigation is executed may occur during the AT state, so if the number of medals that can be obtained by winning the color bell role is taken into consideration and a preliminary judgment is made, then If the pseudo-bonus state does not occur, the limiter may not be reached even though the ending effect has been executed, but in order to prevent such a situation. Is.

Therefore, when the ending effect is executed, the limiter can be reliably reached, and the pre-judgment is performed based on the push order bell role, which has a relatively small number of medals, so that the ending effect can be achieved. It is possible to extend the execution period, and it is possible to further enhance the player's sense of accomplishment.

In addition, in the game in which either the navigation is executed in the AT state in which the ending effect is executed or in the pseudo-bonus state, a stop operation mode different from that of the executed navigation is performed (when a prize is missed). In addition, as in the case of the end of the pseudo-bonus state described above, the setting-related information (setting suggestion information) that can suggest the setting value set by the probability setting device 14 is notified by the notification means (main display 8, sub display 17, It may be notified by the speaker 9).
By doing so, when the ending effect is performed, it is possible to give another privilege such as providing useful information to the player, and it is possible to increase the player's motivation to play. be.
Further, in this case, the number of notifications of the setting-related information may be limited to only once, or the setting-related information may be missed a plurality of times (for example, three times). May be notified.

In addition, one of four push orders (for example, "5b → 5a → 5c", "5c → 5b → 5a", etc.) other than the push order in which the left reel 4a is stopped first when the color bell role is won. By operating the stop buttons 5a to 5c according to the push order (special push order), a predetermined symbol combination (for example, "Replay Bell A / Bell A") is stopped on the effective line in the middle row. , A predetermined number (for example, 3) of medals may be paid out by stopping this symbol combination.

For example, if the push order of "5b-> 5a-> 5c" is executed at the time of winning the color bell role 1 in which "Blank Bell A-Bell A" is a winning symbol combination, "BAR Bell A-Bell A" is executed. If the push order of "5b → 5c → 5a" is executed at the time of winning the color bell role 2 with the winning symbol combination, the color bell role with "red 7A, bell A, bell A" as the winning symbol combination If the push order of "5c → 5a → 5b" is executed when 3 is won, "5c → 5b → 5a" is won when the color bell role 4 with "white 7, bell A, bell A" as the winning symbol combination is won. 3 medals may be paid out in each case where the pressing order of "" is executed.

Then, when any of the colored bells is won during the AT state, the main control device 10 and the sub control device 20 execute the special push order navigation that navigates the special push order in which the three medals are paid out. You may do it.
In this way, even if the color bell role is won during the AT state where the color navigation is not executed, the special push order navigation is executed and medals to the extent that the current medals are maintained can be obtained, and the AT can be obtained. By frequently winning the role of the colored bell during the state, it is possible to prevent the player from getting a small amount of medals.
In addition, it is possible to prevent the formation of the color bell role (15-card combination) on condition that the left reel 4a is stopped first, so that the amount of medals acquired in the AT state is prevented from becoming extremely large. It is possible to stabilize the amount of medals earned.

Further, in the above case, it is preferable to execute the display mode of the special push order navigation in the AT state in the same manner as the push order navigation, and in this way, mainly during the AT state in which the push order navigation is executed. Even when the special push order navigation is executed, it is possible to execute the navigation without any discomfort.

Also, during the pseudo-bonus state, both push-order navigation and color navigation are executed, but until a predetermined number of games are executed during the pseudo-bonus state, both push-order navigation and color navigation are executed. It may be executed, and in the subsequent games, only the push order navigation may be executed.
In addition, when executing the pseudo-bonus state, the number of games in which both push order navigation and color navigation are executed and the number of games in which only push order navigation is executed are determined, and the number of games in which the mode of navigation changes is determined. You may try to make it different.

Further, the main control device 10 and the sub control device 20 are provided with a remedy means for specially executing the other navigation until the first navigation is executed at the start of the specific gaming state in which only one navigation is executed. You may do so.
For example, when the AT state in which only the push order navigation is executed is started, the color navigation is executed when the color navigation combination is won in the game until the push order navigation is first executed.
By doing so, it is possible to prevent the player from being forced to re-rent the medals due to the fact that the medals cannot be obtained at the initial stage and the medals on hand are exhausted even though the specific game state has occurred.

Further, the display modes of the push order navigation and the color navigation executed on the main display 8 may be clearly different.
For example, when executing push order navigation, an image showing the push order is displayed at the bottom of the screen of the main display 8, while when executing color navigation, the center of the screen of the main display 8 is approximately the center. An image showing a special symbol may be displayed on the part, or when the push order navigation is executed, an image of a predetermined size showing the push order is displayed on a predetermined part of the screen of the main display 8, while the push order navigation is executed. When the color navigation is executed, an image showing a special symbol larger than the image showing the pressing order may be displayed on a predetermined portion of the screen of the main display 8.
By doing so, it is possible to prevent operation mistakes by the player, and in particular, due to the mixture of push order navigation and color navigation, operation mistakes by the player can be prevented even in a pseudo-bonus state where operation mistakes are more likely to occur. It becomes possible to do.

Further, in a predetermined game in the AT state, when any one of the push order bell combinations 1 to 6 is won, a so-called push that causes the player to select the push order at that time without executing the push order navigation. You may want to run the ordering game.
In this case, in the push order guessing game, when the push order corresponding to the winning push order bell combination is operated, a predetermined number of games (for example, 10 games) may be added as a predetermined privilege. ..

In addition, in a predetermined game in which the push order bell role or the color bell role is won in the pseudo-bonus state, a game is executed in which the player selects the winning bell role without executing the navigation, and the winning bell role is selected. A predetermined privilege may be given when a prize is won.
In this case, since the player does not know whether he has won the push order bell role or the color bell role, the choices will be further expanded, and it will be possible to enhance the interest of the player. ..

Further, in the present embodiment, when it is notified that the player will shift to the pseudo-bonus state, the player will immediately shift to the pseudo-bonus state in the next game, but it has been notified that the player will shift to the pseudo-bonus state. Later, as a predetermined combination, for example, when a reel 4 other than the left reel 4a is stopped, a predetermined symbol combination mode (for example, "red 7A / red 7A / red 7A") can be stopped to win a replay combination. It may be possible to shift to the pseudo-bonus state at the same time.

In this case, the player's medals may decrease during the preparation period until the predetermined combination is won after being notified that the state will shift to the pseudo-bonus state. A compensation function may be provided.
For example, if only the stop order of the first reel 4 corrects the push order bell role and the prize for the push order bell role is missed, the push order navigation is executed so that the medal can be easily obtained in the next game. Alternatively, the navigation may be limited to the next game in which the so-called thimble bonus has stopped.
In this way, it is possible to prevent the player from feeling dissatisfied.
As described above, the slot machine 1 in this embodiment is configured.

[Modification 1]
Next, a modification 1 of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.
In the slot machine 1 in the above-described embodiment, the duration of the pseudo-bonus state is defined by a preset number of games (for example, 20 games), but in the modification 1 of the present embodiment, the pseudo-bonus The duration of the state is specified by the number of times the color navigation is executed.
Therefore, only the provision of the duration of the pseudo-bonus state is different from the above-described embodiment, and the other configurations are the same as those of the above-mentioned embodiment.

That is, when the pseudo-bonus state occurs, the main control device 10 determines in advance the upper limit of the number of times of the color navigation that will end the pseudo-bonus state, and the actual color navigation by the number of the determined upper limit of the color navigation. The pseudo-bonus state is terminated when is executed.
Therefore, the duration of the pseudo-bonus state will change depending on the winning state of the color bell role randomly drawn.
Also, since the number of times the push order navigation is executed is irrelevant to the duration of the pseudo bonus state, if the number of executions of the color navigation does not reach the upper limit and the duration of the pseudo bonus state is prolonged, the push order navigation is performed during that time. Is more likely to be executed, and the period for winning medals will be extended accordingly.

Further, the main control device 10 sets the upper limit number of color navigations in the pseudo bonus state from a plurality of preset upper limit times (5 times, 10 times, 15 times) when the pseudo bonus state occurs. One is decided, and the duration of the pseudo-bonus state is changed according to the decided upper limit number of times.
The maximum number of times for color navigation may be determined, but for example, when the transition lottery for the pseudo-bonus state is won, the maximum number of times may be determined based on a predetermined random number lottery, or the pseudo-bonus state may be determined. At the time of the first game execution to be started, the maximum number of times may be determined based on a predetermined random number lottery. Further, the content of determining the upper limit number of times of color navigation may be changed according to the set value of the probability setting device 14.

FIG. 8 shows an effect image on the main display 8 at the start of the first game in which the pseudo-bonus state starts, during the game execution, and after the game ends.
As described above, the main control device 10 determines the upper limit number of times of color navigation when the pseudo bonus state occurs, but the sub control device 20 as the staging control means controls from the main control device 10. Based on the information, the selection effect is executed on the main display 8 as a predetermined effect corresponding to the determination of the upper limit number of times of the color navigation.

As shown in FIG. 8A, when the first game in the pseudo-bonus state is started, the “color navigation × 5” corresponding to the maximum number of times of color navigation of 5 times is displayed on the main screen of the main display 8. The first color navigation selection image 31a including character information, the second color navigation selection image 31b containing the character information of "color navigation x 10" corresponding to the upper limit of 10 times of color navigation, and the upper limit of color navigation. The third color navigation selection image 31c including the character information of "color navigation × 15" corresponding to 15 times is displayed side by side on a substantially triangle.

Further, at the upper part of the screen of the main display 8, a game content image 30 composed of character information of the “color navigation acquisition game” is displayed, which notifies that the selection effect of the upper limit number of times of the color navigation is executed.
Further, although not shown, if any of the bell roles is won in the first game in the pseudo-bonus state, the corresponding navigation will be displayed on the main display 8 in parallel with the selection effect.
In the first game in the pseudo-bonus state, neither navigation may be executed so as not to impair the visibility of the selection effect.

Then, during the execution of the first game, the frame of each selected image moves at high speed in order, and at the end of the game, the high speed movement of the frame of the selected image is determined in advance by the main control device 10. It stops at the position of the selected image corresponding to the upper limit number of times of the color navigation, and the determination result of the upper limit number of times of the color navigation is notified.
Note that FIG. 8 illustrates a case where 10 times is determined as the upper limit of the color navigation, so that the high-speed light emission movement of the enclosure is stopped at the position of the second color navigation selection image 31b. ..

FIG. 8B shows an effect image of the main display 8 at the end of the first game in the pseudo-bonus state.
As shown in FIG. 8B, when the upper limit of the number of times of color navigation is determined to be 10, only the second color navigation selection image 31b is displayed in the substantially central part of the screen after the high-speed light emission movement of the enclosure is stopped. Then, the maximum number of times of color navigation this time will be notified.
Then, after a predetermined time (for example, 2 seconds) has elapsed from the end of the first game, as shown in FIG. 8C, the result notification image 32 including the character information of "game result, color navigation: 10" is mainly displayed. It is displayed in the substantially central part of the screen of the device 8, and it is notified in detail that the upper limit of the color navigation this time is 10 times.

When the next game is started in this state, the result notification image 32 is erased and the effect image and various navigations in the pseudo bonus state are executed, and the remaining number of times of the determined color navigation is a predetermined part of the screen. Will be displayed.

As described above, in the first modification of the present embodiment, when the pseudo-bonus state occurs, the upper limit number of times of color navigation that can be executed during the pseudo-bonus state is determined, and the pseudo-bonus state continues for the upper limit number of times. It will be.
That is, in the main control device 10 as the second specific game state control means, when the pseudo bonus state as the second specific game state is generated, the main control device 10 as the second stop operation notification means is a color navigation (second). (2) The upper limit number of times for notifying the stop operation mode) can be determined, and the pseudo bonus state can be ended when the game that becomes the upper limit number of times is executed in the pseudo bonus state.
Therefore, the number of games that can be continued in the pseudo-bonus state is not fixed but varies in various ways, and various pseudo-bonus state execution modes are formed, so that it is possible to generate a highly interesting pseudo-bonus state. be.

In addition, the duration of the pseudo-bonus state is defined only by the number of times the color navigation is executed, and the number of times the push order navigation is executed does not affect the duration, so the number of times the color navigation is executed does not increase during the pseudo-bonus state. If the game progresses, there is a possibility that push order navigation will be executed during that time, and the number of medals acquired in the pseudo bonus state will increase accordingly, and the medals will be awarded according to the execution mode of the navigation. It is possible to perform a game that is highly entertaining and changes the player's expectation, such as changing the number of acquisitions.

Further, since the sub-control device 20 as the effect control means executes the selection effect as a predetermined effect in the game in the pseudo-bonus state as the second specific gaming state, the interest in the pseudo-bonus state. It is possible to increase.
In addition, the duration of the pseudo-bonus state may be specified only by the number of executions of the push order navigation.
As described above, the first modification of the present embodiment is realized.

[Modification 2]
Next, a modification 2 of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.
In the slot machine 1 in the above-described embodiment, the duration of the AT state is defined by a preset number of games (for example, 30 games), but in the second modification of the present embodiment, the AT state is in the AT state. The duration is specified by the number of medals (net increase) acquired by the player during the AT state.

Further, in the second modification of the present embodiment, the navigation state is also different from that of the above-described embodiment, and in the main control device 10, only the push-order navigation is performed during the AT state, as in the above-mentioned embodiment. It is possible to generate a type 1 navigation state to be executed (activated) and a type 2 navigation state to execute (activate) both push order navigation and color navigation during the AT state, and the other configurations are described above. It is the same as the embodiment.

Therefore, if the type 1 navigation state is executed during the AT state, only the push order navigation is executed, the color navigation is not executed when the color bell role is won, and the increase amount of medals per unit game is relative. If the type 2 navigation state is executed during the AT state, both push order navigation and color navigation will be executed, and the amount of increase in medals per unit game will be relatively large. It becomes.
However, in the second modification of the present embodiment, the end condition of the AT state is set when the number of medals acquired by the player during the AT state reaches a predetermined number (for example, 200) as described above. Therefore, even if the amount of increase in medals per unit time is different, the number of medals obtained by the player by the occurrence of one AT state is the same.

Further, the type of the navigation state in the AT state can be selected by the player, and as a predetermined operation means, for example, based on the operation of the bet button 2a by the player, the main control device 10 is any type. I try to decide.

FIG. 9 shows an effect image on the main display 8 at the start of the first game in which the AT state starts and during the execution of the game.
As described above, the main control device 10 determines the type of the navigation state when the AT state occurs, but the sub control device 20 determines the navigation state based on the control information from the main control device 10. The selection effect corresponding to the type determination is executed on the main display 8.

As shown in FIG. 9A, when the first game in the AT state is started, "Type 1, push order navigation" for selecting and operating the type 1 in the navigation state on the main screen of the main display 8. The first operation selection image 34a including the character information of "Type 2, push order navigation + color navigation" for selecting and operating the type 2 in the navigation state, and the second operation selection image 34b. , Are displayed side by side in the left-right direction.

Further, on the upper right side of the screen of the main display 8, an image 33 of the number of remaining medals that informs the number of medals that can be acquired during the AT state is displayed.
In the first game in the AT state, the number of medals remaining is 33, and the numerical information of the initial number of "200" is displayed. Numerical information will be subtracted.
Further, at the lower part of the screen of the main display 8, a game selection instruction image 35a composed of character information of "selection of game type" is displayed, which prompts the user to select the type of the navigation state (game) in the AT state. ..

Further, although not shown, when the push order bell role is won in the first game in the AT state, the corresponding push order navigation is displayed on the main display 8 in parallel with the selection effect. However, only in the first game in the AT state, even if type 2 is selected after that, it is preferable not to execute the color navigation when the color bell role is won.
In the first game in the pseudo-bonus state, neither navigation may be executed.

Then, during the execution of the first game, the frame of the first operation selection image 34a emits light as an initial state, and it is notified that the first operation selection image 34a is valid at that time, and the player By alternately switching the operation selection images that emit light each time the bet button 2a is operated, the player can select the type of navigation state desired by the player.
After that, when the game is ended (the last reel 4 is stopped) while the operation selection image corresponding to the type of navigation state desired by the player is emitting light, the navigation corresponding to the emitting operation selection image is emitted. The type of state will be selected.

Note that FIG. 9 illustrates a case where the type 1 navigation state is selected. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 9B, after the game is completed, only the first operation selection image 34a is substantially in the center of the screen. Will be displayed in, and the type of navigation state selected this time will be notified.
In addition, after the game is over, the game selection result image 35b consisting of the character information of "determine the game type 1" is displayed at the bottom of the screen to notify that the type 1 in the navigation state is selected this time. Become.

When the next game is started in this state, the first operation selection image 34a and the game selection result image 35b are erased, and the effect image in the AT state and any of the selected navigations are executed, and the medal The number of remaining medals image 33 will be subtracted and displayed according to the acquisition of.

As described above, in the second modification of the present embodiment, when the AT state occurs, the type of the navigation state executed during the AT state is determined by the player's selection, and the AT state is determined by the selected type. Will be executed.
That is, in the slot machine 1 of the modification 2 of the present embodiment, when the AT state as the first specific gaming state occurs, in addition to the activation of the push order navigation (first stop operation notification means), the color navigation The player is provided with a selection means that allows the player to select whether to activate (the second stop operation notification means).
As a result, for example, when the type 1 navigation state is selected, the amount of medals earned per unit game is small, but an AT state with a longer duration occurs, and the type 2 type 2 navigation state is generated. When the navigation state is selected, an AT state occurs in which the duration is shortened, but the amount of medals acquired per unit game is large.

Therefore, it is possible to generate an AT state according to the player's preference, and it is possible to enhance the player's satisfaction.
In addition, depending on the navigation state of the selected AT state, the acquisition mode and duration of medals during the AT state will change in various ways, and it is possible to improve the fun of the game by executing a wider variety of game modes. It becomes.

In addition, the function of the modification 1 of the above-described embodiment may be provided in the slot machine 1 of the present modification 2.
For example, the duration of the pseudo-bonus state may be defined by the number of times the color navigation is executed, and when the AT state occurs, the type of the navigation state may be selectable.

Further, the main control device 10 may be provided with a periodic privilege giving means for executing a game in which the privilege can be given periodically according to the progress of the game in the AT state. For example, a lottery may be performed in which a predetermined number of games is added to the number of remaining games in the AT state every 20 games.
In this way, if Type 1 is selected, a large number of medals cannot be obtained in a short period of time, but the duration of the AT state will be relatively long, so there will be more opportunities for additional lottery. , It is possible to raise the expectation of the player to add the number of games.

On the other hand, when Type 2 is selected, the duration of the AT state is relatively short, so the chances of additional lottery are reduced, but a large number of medals can be obtained in a short period of time, and the player's willingness to play. It is possible to increase.
Therefore, both types have merits and demerits, and the game content is worth choosing by the player.
As described above, the second modification of the present embodiment is realized.

As described above, in the present invention, the game can be executed based on the operation by the player, and as a result of the game, the stop mode according to the lottery result of the winning combination can be derived to the variable display means (reel 4). In the game machine (slot machine 1), the first specific stop mode capable of giving the first privilege to the variable display means can be derived from the first specific stop mode based on the first stop operation mode by the player. In a game in which the control means (main control device 10) and the first specific stop mode can be derived, the first stop operation capable of recognizing the first stop operation mode to the player (execution of push order navigation) is possible. Based on the notification means (secondary control device 20) and the second stop operation mode by the player, the variable display means is made to derive a second specific stop mode capable of granting a second privilege different from the first privilege. In a second specific stop control means (main control device 10) capable of enabling the second specific stop operation mode and a game in which the second specific stop mode can be derived, the second stop operation mode is recognizable to the player (color navigation is executed). ) A first specific gaming state capable of generating a first specific gaming state advantageous to the player by activating the possible second stop operation notification means (secondary control device 20) and the first stop operation notification means. A second specific game capable of generating a second specific game state advantageous to the player by activating the control means (main control device 10), the first stop operation notification means, and the second stop operation notification means. The state control means (main control device 10) and the first specific game state lottery means (main control device 10) capable of executing a lottery for generating the first specific game state in the game in the second specific game state. ), And an effect control means (sub-control device 20) capable of executing a predetermined effect in the game in the second specific gaming state.

Here, the first specific stop control means, the first stop operation notification means, the second specific stop control means, the second stop operation notification means, the first specific game state control means, the second specific game state control means, and the first specific. The game state lottery means and the effect control means may be provided by the main control device 10 or may be provided by the sub control device 20. Further, it may be configured by the cooperation of the main control device 10 and the sub control device 20.
Further, the first stop operation notification means and the second stop operation notification means may include display means such as the main display 8 and the sub display 17.
Further, the effect may be executed by a display means for displaying a plurality of information such as a liquid crystal display, an LED display, an EL display, or may be executed by a light emitting means such as a speaker or a lamp. ..

Therefore, it becomes possible to generate a plurality of types of specific gaming states having different notification modes, and the size of the privilege obtained and the duration of the specific gaming state change variously, and it becomes possible to raise the expectation of the player. It is possible to improve the fun of the game.
Further, since the lottery for generating the first specific gaming state is executed during the second specific gaming state, when the second specific gaming state occurs, it is obtained by the generation of the second specific gaming state. In addition to the benefits, it is possible to raise expectations for the occurrence of the first specific gaming state.

In addition, if the lottery for generating the first specific gaming state is won, the expectation of the next occurrence of the second specific gaming state will be increased while acquiring certain benefits, so that the player's expectation It is possible to enhance the feeling synergistically.
Further, since the predetermined effect is executed in the game in the second specific game state, it is possible to enhance the interest of the game in the second specific game state.

Further, the variation display means is composed of a plurality of individual variation display means (left reel 4a, middle reel 4b, right reel 4c), and the first stop operation notification means is the plurality of individual variation display means as the first stop operation mode. The configuration is such that the stop operation order for the individual variation display means can be notified.
Therefore, it is possible to easily and surely derive the first specific stop mode to the variable display means.

Further, the variation display means is composed of a plurality of individual variation display means, and the second stop operation notification means has a predetermined symbol on a predetermined individual variation display means (left reel 4a) as the second stop operation mode. The configuration is such that the stop operation mode for deriving the reel can be notified.
Therefore, it is possible to derive the second specific stop mode to the variable display means depending on the skill of the player, and it is possible to give the player a certain sense of accomplishment.
In addition, it is possible to differentiate the second stop operation mode from the first stop operation mode, and it is possible to make the game more diverse and improve the interest.

Further, the second specific game state control means can determine the upper limit number of times that the second stop operation notification means notifies the second stop operation mode when the second specific game state is generated. The configuration is such that the second specific gaming state can be terminated when the game that reaches the upper limit number of times is executed in the specific gaming state.
Therefore, since the duration of the second specific gaming state is not fixed but varies in various ways, various execution modes of the second specific gaming state are formed, and a highly interesting second specific gaming state is generated. In addition, since the benefits obtained during the second specific gaming state are changed, it is possible to change the expectation of the player.

Further, when the first specific gaming state occurs, the player can select whether to activate the second stop operation notification means in addition to the activation of the first stop operation notification means (selection means (). It is configured to include a main control device 10).
Therefore, it is possible to execute a game mode according to the preference of the player, and it is possible to satisfy a large number of players.

On the other hand, Patent Document 1 discloses a gaming machine provided with a display device (image display device) in addition to the reel so that the display device can notify the lottery of the winning combination.
However, in the conventional gaming machine, the game quality is poor and it is not sufficient for improving the interest.
As described above, according to the slot machine 1 of the present invention, it is possible to solve all or part of such problems that the conventional gaming machine should improve.

Although the preferred embodiment of the gaming machine of the present invention has been described above, the gaming machine according to the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and various modifications can be made within the scope of the present invention. Needless to say.
For example, in the present embodiment, the AT state (AT) is given as a privilege, but ART or RT may be given.

Further, in the present embodiment, as the type of the AT state, the AT state executed in a predetermined number of games unit can be continued a plurality of times, but the game ends when the number of remaining games in the AT state is exhausted. It may be of the type.

Further, in the present embodiment, the effect button 2d and the upper effect button 2f are exemplified as the operation means, but any other device may be used as long as the input signal is output by the operation of the player, and the bet button 2a and the stop button are used. 5. The start lever 3 or the like may be used.

Further, the front door 1a is provided with a vibrating means for vibrating the front door 1a by operating a motor, a speaker, or the like, and the vibrating means is operated at a predetermined time during the winning effect, the precursor effect, and the advance notice effect. The expectation of the person may be increased, or the vibration means may be activated when the winning effect, the precursor effect, and the selection effect are executed.
In addition, the front door 1a is provided with a blowing means for blowing wind toward the player, and the blowing means is operated at a predetermined time during the winning effect, the precursor effect, and the selection effect to raise the expectation of the player. You may do so.

Further, although the main display 8 and the sub display 17 are provided as the display means, the winning effect, the precursor effect, and the selection effect may be executed by any one of the display means, or the two display means may be used. You may try to do both.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the main control device 10 operates as various means such as a lottery means, but the sub control device 20 performs a part or all of the operation, and the sub control device 20 operates as various means. You can also do it.
On the contrary, the main control device 10 may perform a part or all of the operation executed by the sub control device 20, and the main control device 10 may operate as various means.

Further, although the present invention has been applied to a slot machine, it can also be applied to other gaming machines such as pachinko (for example, ball slot machines).
Further, the present invention can also be applied to a so-called enclosed game machine capable of executing a game using a pseudo game medium in a data format without using an actual game medium such as a medal or a game ball.

1: Slot machine 2: Bet button 4: Reel 5: Stop button 8: Main display 10: Main controller 17: Sub indicator 20: Sub control device

In order to solve the above problems, the gaming machine of the present invention can execute a game based on an operation by a player, and as a result of the game, it is possible to derive a stop mode according to a lottery result of a combination to a variable display means. The first specific stop control means capable of causing the variable display means to derive the first specific stop mode to which the first privilege can be granted based on the first stop operation mode by the player, and the above-mentioned game machine. In a game in which a first specific stop mode can be derived, the first stop operation mode is based on a first stop operation notification means capable of recognizing the first stop operation mode to the player and a second stop operation mode by the player. In a second specific stop control means capable of causing the variable display means to derive a second specific stop mode capable of granting a second privilege different from the privilege of the above, and in a game capable of deriving the second specific stop mode. By activating the second stop operation notification means capable of recognizing the second stop operation mode to the player and the first stop operation notification means, a first specific gaming state advantageous to the player can be obtained. By activating the first specific game state control means that can be generated, the first stop operation notification means, and the second stop operation notification means, a second specific game state that is advantageous to the player can be generated. In the specific game state control means, the first specific game state determination means capable of executing the determination for generating the first specific game state in the game in the second specific game state, and the second specific game state. In the game, the second is provided with an effect control means capable of executing a predetermined effect , and further, in addition to the activation of the first stop operation notification means when the first specific gaming state occurs. The configuration is provided with a selection means that allows the player to select whether to activate the stop operation notification means .

Claims (5)

In a gaming machine in which a game is executed based on an operation by a player, and as a result of the game, a stop mode according to a lottery result of a combination can be derived to a variable display means.
Based on the first stop operation mode by the player, the first specific stop control means capable of causing the variable display means to derive the first specific stop mode to which the first privilege can be granted, and the first specific stop control means.
In a game in which the first specific stop mode can be derived, a first stop operation notification means capable of recognizing the first stop operation mode to a player and a first stop operation notification means.
A second specific stop control means capable of causing the variable display means to derive a second specific stop mode capable of granting a second privilege different from the first privilege based on the second stop operation mode by the player. When,
In a game in which the second specific stop mode can be derived, a second stop operation notification means capable of recognizing the second stop operation mode to the player and a second stop operation notification means.
By activating the first stop operation notification means, a first specific game state control means capable of generating a first specific game state advantageous to the player, and a first specific game state control means.
A second specific game state control means capable of generating a second specific game state advantageous to the player by activating the first stop operation notification means and the second stop operation notification means.
In the game in the second specific game state, the first specific game state lottery means capable of executing the lottery for generating the first specific game state, and the first specific game state lottery means.
In the game in the second specific gaming state, an effect control means capable of executing a predetermined effect and an effect control means.
A gaming machine characterized by being equipped with. The variable display means is
Consists of multiple individual variation display means
The first stop operation notification means is
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein as the first stop operation mode, the stop operation order for the plurality of individual variation display means can be notified. The variable display means is
Consists of multiple individual variation display means
The second stop operation notification means is
The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2, wherein as the second stop operation mode, a stop operation mode for causing a predetermined individual variation display means to derive a predetermined symbol can be notified. The second specific game state control means is
When the second specific gaming state is generated, the second stop operation notification means can determine the upper limit number of times to notify the second stop operation mode.
The invention according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the second specific gaming state can be terminated when the game up to the upper limit is executed in the second specific gaming state. Gaming machine. When the first specific gaming state occurs, the player can select whether to activate the second stop operation notification means in addition to the activation of the first stop operation notification means. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the gaming machine is characterized by the above.

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