JP2022107764A - game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an unprecedented and highly entertaining game machine.

SOLUTION: A game machine in which it is determined whether or not to impart a privilege in response to the execution of a game and a performance is executed in relation to a determination result as to whether or not to impart the privilege includes first performance means for executing a first performance as the performance, and second performance means for executing a second performance as the performance that is more difficult for a player other than a player playing with the game machine to recognize than the first performance. The second performance can be executed by a more reliable performance on whether or not the privilege is imparted than the specific performance mode in the first performance.

SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 13

COPYRIGHT: (C)2022,JPO&INPIT

Description

The present invention relates to gaming machines.

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, as a game machine, a pachinko game machine is provided with a display device capable of displaying a variable display game based on a plurality of pieces of identification information, and generates a specific game state advantageous to the player according to the result of the variable display game. It has been known. In addition, a plurality of reels are provided, the game is executed by variably displaying the plurality of reels based on the player's start operation, the plurality of reels are stopped based on the player's stop operation, and the plurality of reels are displayed in a stopped display mode. There is known a slot machine that generates a specific game state in response to a game. Further, in recent years, more and more slot machines are equipped with a display device capable of displaying a plurality of pieces of information in addition to the reels, and the display device performs game-related effects.
In such a gaming machine, during execution of an effect, a effect button image simulating a effect button operable by the player is displayed to prompt the player to operate the effect button, and the player presses the effect button. There is known a device that notifies the result of an effect when operated (Patent Document 1).

Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2015-080706

However, conventional game machines have room for improvement.

In order to solve the above problems, the gaming machine of the present invention determines whether or not to grant a privilege in accordance with the execution of a game, and produces an effect in relation to the determination result of whether or not to grant the privilege. In a gaming machine configured to execute, a first effect means capable of executing a first effect as the effect, and a first effect that is more difficult for a player other than the player playing in the game machine to recognize than the first effect. a second effect means capable of executing a second effect as the effect, wherein in a predetermined situation, the first effect can be executed in a specific effect mode among a plurality of effect modes; can be executed by an effect with a higher degree of reliability as to whether or not the privilege is granted than the specific effect mode in the first effect.

1 is a schematic front view showing the appearance of a gaming machine in the first embodiment; FIG. It is a block diagram showing the control configuration of the gaming machine in the first embodiment. It is a figure for demonstrating the flow of the game of the gaming machine in 1st Embodiment. It is a timing chart for explaining the game state until the AT state occurs in the first embodiment, and the effect. FIG. 9 is a chart showing pattern selection rates of AT precursor effect (AT false precursor effect) in the first embodiment. FIG. It is a timing chart when the CZ state occurs during the AT false sign effect in the first embodiment. It is a timing chart when AT state occurs during the CZ guess continuous effect in the first embodiment. FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining a display on the main display when a CZ state occurs during the AT false portent effect in the first embodiment; FIG. 11 is a chart showing the rate of change of the pattern of the AT false portent effect in the first embodiment; FIG. 4 is a flow chart showing premonitory effect pre-processing in the sub control device in the first embodiment. It is a schematic front view showing the appearance of the gaming machine in the second embodiment. FIG. 11 is a cross-sectional view of the sub-display and the display-installation portion in the second embodiment, viewed from above; FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining displays on the main display and the sub-display during continuous presentation in the second embodiment; FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining effect buttons, a first sub-display and a second sub-display in modification 1 of the second embodiment; FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining displays on the first sub-display and the second sub-display in modification 1 of the second embodiment; FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining displays on the first sub-display and the second sub-display in modification 2 of the second embodiment;

<First embodiment>
A first embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.
Here, a slot machine as a suitable example of the gaming machine according to the first 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. FIG.
The slot machine 1 is installed in a game arcade or the like.
As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the slot machine 1 includes a front door 1a, a bet button 2a, a return button 2c, a production button 2d, an upper production button 2f, a medal slot 2, a start lever 3, reels 4, and a stop button. 5, display window 6, medal payout device 7, medal payout port 7b, main display 8, speaker 9, front panel 19, lamp 11, navigation lamp 12, advantageous section lamp 13, probability setting device 14, display decorative frame 15 , drum unit 4 d , main controller 10 and sub controller 20 .

The main control device 10 and the sub-control device 20 are each provided with a storage section and a control section, and are devices capable of performing various kinds of arithmetic processing and various controls, and are included in the concept of a computer. Each storage unit includes a storage device such as a semiconductor memory device for storing programs, information, etc. necessary for the operation of the slot machine 1 . Each control unit includes a CPU and the like. Each control unit implements various functions of the first embodiment by appropriately reading and executing various programs and the like stored in each storage unit.

As shown in FIG. 1, a front door 1a is provided on the front surface of the slot machine 1. As shown in FIG.
The front door 1a is pivoted so as to be openable and closable on one side (left side in front view) of a main body (not shown) that is arranged on the rear side of the front door 1a and attached to an island facility (not shown). It is configured so that it can be opened and closed from the side. In the following description, left and right directions are shown when the slot machine 1 is viewed from the front.

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

A speaker 9 is arranged on each of the left and right sides of the main display 8, and can output sound effects corresponding to the presentation displayed on the main display 8, for example.
In addition, lamps 11 made of LEDs or the like are arranged on the left and right sides of the main display 8, respectively. can be output.

A sub-display 17 is arranged on the right side of the main display 8 .
The sub-display 17 is composed of a liquid crystal display or the like capable of displaying a plurality of information such as information relating to effects (image effects), as will be described later. means).

On the right side of the main display 8 and below the sub-display 17, an upper effect button 2f is provided as operating means.
The upper effect button 2f is a push-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 is transmitted to the sub control device 20 as operation information of the upper effect button 2f. output to Further, inside the upper effect button 2f, a light emitting source (not shown) made up of an LED or the like is provided, and the fact that the operation of the upper effect button 2f is effective can be notified by light emission of the light emitting source.

At the center of the front door 1a of the slot machine 1 in the vertical direction, a flat front panel 19 having decorations and various functional displays on its surface is arranged.
Behind the front panel 19, a drum unit 4d having a reel 4 as variable display means is arranged.
A display window 6 made of a translucent member is formed in substantially the center of the front panel 19 so that the patterns on the reel 4 can be visually recognized from the front.

The reel 4 is composed of a left reel 4a, a middle reel 4b, and a right reel 4c, which are arranged side by side in the left-right direction. is set. The reels 4 (4a to 4c) have continuous patterns (identification information) on the peripheral surface, and these patterns are configured to be identifiable from the outside through the display window 6, and the reels 4 rotate in one direction. As a result, within the display window 6, for example, the pattern can be variably displayed from top to bottom. A plurality of symbols (for example, 20 symbols) are displayed on each of the reels 4a to 4c. be.
The form of the reel 4 is not limited to this, and for example, the number of patterns on the peripheral surface may be other than 20.

Above the display window 6 on the front panel 19, navigation lamps 12a, 12b, 12c capable of informing the stop order of the stop button 5, which will be described later, are arranged corresponding to the respective reels 4a, 4b, 4c.
Further, on the lower left side of the display window 6 on the front panel 19, an advantageous section lamp 13 composed of, for example, an LED is arranged. The advantageous section lamp 13 is controlled to light up during an advantageous section (to be described later). In addition, instead of the advantageous section lamp 13, the slot machine 1 has, for example, a 7-segment display (also referred to as "7-segment") that constitutes a payout number display section for displaying the payout number of medals. , may be controlled to light up.

A stepped portion protruding forward is formed below the front panel 19, and a medal slot 2 and a bet button 2a are provided on the upper surface of the stepped portion. Also, a production button 2d is provided as an operation means (normal operation means).
The medal slot 2 is a portion into which a player inserts medals (game media). Inside the medal insertion slot 2, a medal selector 2b (medal detection means), which is a sensor or the like for detecting medals inserted into the medal insertion slot 2, is provided.
The bet button 2a is a push-type button for the player to input the number of bets, which is a condition for starting the game.

The effect button 2d is a push-type button that moves in the vertical direction, and the pressing operation of the effect button 2d is detected by a non-contact sensor or the like, and is output to the sub-controller 20 as operation information of the effect button 2d. be. In addition, a light source (not shown) made up of an LED or the like is provided inside the effect button 2d, and it is possible to inform that the operation of the corresponding effect button 2d is effective by light emission of the light source.

A start lever 3, a return button 2c and a stop button 5 are arranged on the front surface of the stepped portion.
The start lever 3 is a lever operated by the player to start the game. After inputting the number of bets, the start lever 3 becomes effective and the game can be started.
The return button 2c is a push-type button that moves in the front-rear direction, and is a button that is operated to cancel the set number of bets or to pay out medals stored as credit medals.
The stop button 5 is a button for stopping the rotating reel 4, and is composed of a push-type button that moves in the front-rear direction. , a middle stop button 5b, and a right stop button 5c are arranged laterally at predetermined intervals.

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

FIG. 2 shows a block diagram of a control system in the slot machine 1. As shown in FIG.
As shown in FIG. 2, the slot machine 1 includes a main controller 10 that controls the lottery of wins and the progress of the game, etc. A sub-control device 20 that performs various effects control and the like is provided. Transmission of control information between the main controller 10 and the sub-controller 20 is restricted to one direction only from the main controller 10 to the sub-controller 20, and an illegal signal from the sub-controller 20 to the main controller 10 is prohibited. input is prevented.

The main controller 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), a medal payout device 7, a drum unit 4d, an advantageous section lamp 13, and a communication cable. It is connected by , and it is possible to control each device. Further, the main controller 10 is provided with a storage section (storage means) and a control section.

The probability setting device 14 makes it possible to change the winning probability of a specific game state (eg, AT state) to a plurality of stages (eg, 6 stages). Based on this, a process of setting the winning probability of the specific game state to one of a plurality of probability values with different probabilities is performed.
As for the setting values set by the probability setting device 14, setting 1 is the lowest probability value, setting 6 is the highest probability value, and the larger the number, the higher the probability value. Therefore, the setting 1 is the most disadvantageous setting for the player, the larger the number is, the more advantageous the player is, and the setting 6 is the most advantageous setting for the player.

Incidentally, the winning probability of the specific game state may be controlled by a fixed probability value without being affected by the setting value of the probability setting device 14. - 特許庁
Further, in addition to the specific game state, the probability of winning a predetermined minor combination (eg, bell combination) may be changed in a plurality of stages (eg, 6 stages).

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

The storage unit of the main controller 10 stores various information such as a game program relating to the game, a table for performing a lottery for a small winning combination and an AT state, and the like.
The main control device 10 is operated by a control section and a storage section storing a program, thereby performing processes related to progress of the game of the slot machine 1 and the like.

Based on the signal from the start lever 3, the main controller 10 performs processing such as starting the game and sampling random numbers from a random number generator (not shown). Then, lottery processing for a winning combination is performed based on the sampled random numbers. In addition, according to the control program of the storage unit, for example, by updating the random number at a predetermined timing, random number generation processing is performed, and based on the generated random number, CZ state or AT state transition lottery processing, addition lottery during AT state processing, etc.

That is, the main controller 10 is provided with lottery means (determining means) for lottery (determining) whether or not to award a prize, an AT state, or other privilege in accordance with the execution of the game.
In addition, the main controller 10 includes a first determination means capable of determining in advance whether or not to grant (generate) an AT state as a first privilege to the player, and a second privilege to the player. It is provided with a second determining means capable of determining in advance whether or not to give (generate) the CZ state as .
Also, the lottery pattern using random numbers may be any pattern other than the pattern described above. Alternatively, random numbers generated by software or random numbers generated by a random number generator may be used for all the lotteries.

Main controller 10 also controls the rotation of reel 4 based on a signal from start lever 3 . The main controller 10 detects the rotational positions of the reels 4a, 4b, and 4c based on signals from sensors (not shown) provided on the reels 4a, 4b, and 4c. It is possible to grasp the rotational position of the pattern on 4c. Then, based on the signal from the stop button 5, control is performed to stop the desired pattern within the display window 6. FIG.

In addition, the main control device 10, in accordance with the operation of the operation unit such as the start lever 3, performs game progress processing including internal lottery processing, etc., manages various information stored in the storage unit, and controls devices such as the medal payout device 7. The game of the slot machine 1 is realized by controlling the .

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

The storage unit of the sub-controller 20 stores various kinds of information such as programs related to effects, image effects data, audio data, and the like.
The sub-controller 20 is operated by a control unit and a storage unit in which programs are stored, and performs processes such as effects synchronized with the game of the slot machine 1 according to commands (control information) from the main control unit 10 . For example, the main display 8, the lamp 11, the speaker 9, etc. are controlled to produce an image effect indicating the transition of the game state, an output of sound effects, a 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 either one or both of the main control device 10 and the sub-control device 20, the determination means and the effect control means in the present invention are the first determination means, the second determination means, the pre-effect control means, and the off pre-effect control. Means, loss pre-performance continuation control means, specific effect control means, continuous effect control means, loss continuous effect control means, and loss continuous effect disable control means are configured.

Such a slot machine 1 is configured to be able to execute slot machine games as described below under the control of the main controller 10 .

At the start of the game, the player inserts medals from the medal slot 2 or sets the number of bets from the credit medals by operating the bet button 2a.
Then, when the number of bets reaches a predetermined number (for example, 3), one of the conditions for starting the game is met, and a state is entered in which the player has the right to execute one game and can start the game.

In this game-startable state, the operation of the start lever 3 is enabled. In this effective state, when the start lever 3 is tilted, all the conditions for starting the game are satisfied, the game is started, and the reels 4a to 4c on which a plurality of symbols are displayed start to fluctuate. Before stopping the reels 4, an internal lottery process is executed to determine in advance the lottery result of the current game from among a plurality of winning combinations (including loses) such as replay combination, minor combination and bonus combination.
In the internal lottery process, a winning combination for the current game is determined by lottery based on a predetermined winning probability from among a plurality of winning combinations. For example, lottery results such as a replay combination and a bell combination are derived by lottery.

In addition, when the main controller 10 receives a signal from the start lever 3, the predetermined time (for example, 4.1 seconds) has not passed since the reels 4 started rotating in the previous game. , by temporarily waiting (inserting a waiting time) for the start of rotation of the reels 4 to delay the start of rotation of the reels 4, the number of times the game is executed per unit time (for example, one minute) is increased to a predetermined number ( For example, limit control is performed to limit the number of games to within 14 times. That is, main controller 10 has a game number limiting means capable of limiting the number of times games are executed 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).
It should be noted that the period for monitoring the shortest execution time may be set other than based on the start of rotation of the reel 4 between games. Any point in time may be used as a reference as long as the number of games can be monitored.

Each of the reels 4a to 4c is an example of display means, and a plurality of symbols (replay, bell, watermelon, cherry, 7) are displayed in a predetermined arrangement on the circumference of each reel 4a to 4c. After gradually increasing the rotation speed from the state, it reaches steady rotation at a constant speed.
When such steady rotation is reached, the stop buttons 5a to 5c provided corresponding to the respective reels 4a to 4c can be pressed.

When the stop buttons 5a to 5c are pressed in this state, the reels 4a to 4c are controlled to stop so that they are stopped at combinations of symbols allowed by the operation timing and the lottery result of the internal lottery process. .

In the stopped state, the reels 4a to 4c are stopped (stopped display) so that the three vertically continuous patterns displayed on the respective reels 4a to 4c face the outside of the machine through the display window 6, and a prize is awarded based on the stopped display mode at this time. Presence or absence is determined.
Winning is determined based on a combination of symbols stopped on one of the five winning lines of the upper/middle/lower lines, the lower right line, and the upper right line in the display window 6.例文帳に追加

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

For the bell combination, two bell combinations with different combinations of corresponding symbols are provided. For example, a common bell combination in which the corresponding symbol combinations are respectively ``Bell, Replay, and Bell'' in the order of ``left reel 4a, middle reel 4b, and right reel 4c'' on the winning line (the same applies hereinafter), and `` A push-order bell role of "bell, bell, bell" can be provided.

The common bell combination is a small combination in which the combination of corresponding symbols ("bell replay bell") stops regardless of the operation order (referred to as the pressing order) of the stop buttons 5a to 5c. It is a small combination in which the corresponding combination of symbols ("bell-bell-bell") is stopped by following the pressing order.

Furthermore, for the bell role, one of six pressing orders (for example, "5a→5b→5c", "5c→5b→5a", etc.) can There are provided six push order bell combinations 1 to 6 in which the corresponding combination of symbols ("Bell, Bell, Bell") is stop-displayed when the stop buttons 5a to 5c are operated. Such push order bell combinations 1 to 6, when the stop buttons 5a to 5c are operated in accordance with the other five push orders (push order other than the specific push order), the corresponding symbol combinations ("Bell, Bell-Bell") is not stopped and displayed, and a combination of other symbols such as "Bell-Bell Replay" (referred to as "Bell-dropped eyes") is stopped and displayed.

Incidentally, when winning the push-order bell combination, regardless of whether the stop button 5 is operated second or third, if only the stop button 5 operated first follows a specific push order, it corresponds to the push-order bell combination. The stop control of the reels 4 may be performed so as to stop the combination of symbols. Also, the number of pushing order bells is not limited to six, and three pushing order bells 1 to 3 may be provided.

The watermelon role is a small role (rare role) in which the combination of corresponding symbols is "watermelon, watermelon, watermelon". Watermelon, watermelon, watermelon" has a strong watermelon role in which it stops on a line rising to the right or a line falling to the right.
The cherry combination is a small combination (rare combination) in which the combination of corresponding symbols is "cherry, ANY, ANY". There is a strong cherry combination in which the is stopped at the middle stage of the left reel 4a.

The replay role is provided with two replay roles with different combinations of corresponding symbols. A chance replay role (chance role) called "replay bell bell" is provided.
"Replay Bell Bell" (chance eye) is a combination of symbols that are stopped and displayed when the chance replay role is won, and is a so-called rare role that has a relatively low winning probability in the internal lottery process, along with the watermelon role and cherry role. is set.

In addition, the main controller 10 and the sub-controller 20 can generate an AT (assist time) state as a game state related to the bell combination of the pushing order. AT is a state in which, when the bell combination of the pressing order is won, the pressing order of the winning bell combination is announced by the main display 8 and the navigation lamp 12 (the navigation of the pressing order is executed).
Therefore, the occurrence of the AT state brings about a specific game state in which the player can easily obtain medals.

Based on the combination of symbols as described above, winning of a small combination and a replay combination is determined (determining means), and as a result of determination, when the combination of symbols is a combination of symbols corresponding to each of the above, A prize is established and a game value is given according to the establishment of each prize.
For example, when a combination of symbols corresponding to a small combination such as a bell combination, a cherry combination, and a watermelon combination is stopped, it is determined that a small combination has been won, and the medal payout device 7 is driven and controlled to open the medal payout port 7b. A predetermined number of medals are paid out through the game.

Specifically, in the bell combination (common bell combination, push-order bell combination), eight medals are paid out when the combination of the corresponding symbols is stop-displayed.
Further, when the pressing order bell combination is won, if the stop buttons 5a to 5c are operated in a pressing order other than the specific pressing order (five pressing orders), medals are not paid out.
The winning probability of the bell combination is set so that the number of medals owned by the player increases during the AT state, which will be described later.

Further, when the combinations of symbols corresponding to the weak watermelon combination and the strong watermelon combination are stopped and displayed, two medals are paid out.
Also, when the combinations of symbols corresponding to the weak cherry combination and the strong cherry combination are stopped and displayed, one medal is paid out.
It should be noted that the number of medals to be paid out when the combination of symbols corresponding to each winning combination is stopped and displayed may be other than the number described above.

Further, the replay combination and the chance replay combination are determined by the stop display of the combination of symbols corresponding to the replay combination and the chance replay combination, and the previous game is performed without inserting medals in the next game (without setting the number of bets). The game can be played with the same number of bets as the number of bets set in .

In addition, the probability of winning each role is based on the relationship of Bell role > Replay role > Weak cherry role > Weak watermelon role > Chance replay role > Strong cherry role > Strong watermelon role. It is assumed that it is easy to win and the strong watermelon role is set to be the most difficult to win.
It should be noted that the relationship of winning probabilities of each combination may be other than those described above.
In addition, the weak cherry role, weak watermelon role, chance replay role, strong cherry role, and strong watermelon role are called rare roles in the sense that winning roles are difficult to win.

Next, the game flow of the slot machine 1 will be described with reference to FIG.
FIG. 3 is a diagram for explaining a game state in the slot machine 1 according to the first embodiment.
The main control device 10 and the sub-control device 20 can control the slot machine 1 in a plurality of game states, various processes in each game state, control of transition between game states (hereinafter simply referred to as "transition"), etc. is performed as follows.

As shown in FIG. 3, the game of the slot machine 1 of the first embodiment consists of a plurality of game states such as a normal game state, a CZ state, and an AT state. The main control device 10 and the sub-control device 20 are controllable so as to shift from one game state to another game state based on establishment of a predetermined transition condition.

Also, the game of the slot machine 1 has a normal section and an advantageous section. These sections are divided according to the game state, and further divided according to the winning state for the game state advantageous to the player, such as the AT state.
A normal probability state and a high probability state are set as winning states for game states advantageous to the player, as will be described later.
The normal section is a section in which a game can be played in the normal game state, and includes a section in which the game can be played in the normal probability state of the AT state in the normal game state.
The advantageous section stays continuously until it returns to the normal section again after shifting from the normal section to another game state.

The advantageous section includes a CZ state, a precursor state of the CZ state, a high-probability state of the AT state, a precursor state of the AT state, and a section in which a game can be played in the AT state. Main controller 10 counts (calculates) the number of games that have been played continuously while staying in the advantageous section. When the game state is in the advantageous section, the advantageous section lamp 13 is lit.
It should be noted that the advantageous section lamp 13 may be lit only during a period such as the CZ state, the AT state, or the like, in which the player can actually recognize that the state is advantageous. For example, the advantageous section lamp 13 may not be lit during the high-probability state of the AT state.

After moving to the advantageous section, in order to end the advantageous section, in addition to the case of transitioning 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 "the advantageous section Limiting means for limiting the number of medals that can be obtained during a series of advantageous intervals consisting of each state specified as an advantageous interval, in which any of the conditions "that the number of medals acquired during the period has reached a predetermined number" is satisfied (so-called limiter) is provided.

Note that the conditions for ending the advantageous interval are just an example, and may include, for example, "at least one pressing order bell has been announced". In addition, the conditions for ending the advantageous section are, for example, "the combination of symbols corresponding to the bonus combination is stopped and displayed", "the combination of symbols corresponding to the winning combination of the first type special bonus (so-called regular bonus) may be included. In addition, the upper limit of the number of consecutive games in the advantageous section can be any number such as 1000 or 1500, and the upper limit of the number of medals obtained can be any number such as 1000 or 2400. Any number is acceptable.

Next, each game state (normal game state, CZ state, AT state) executed by the control of the main control device 10 and the sub-control device 20, transition processing between game states, and various effects generated along with the transition processing etc. will be described in detail for each game state.

Hereinafter, unless otherwise specified, the point of transition from each game state to another game state is basically after the third reel stop operation of the game in which the transition condition is established (or after the payout of medals is completed). is. However, it is not limited to this, and the next game may be shifted after the transition condition is established.
In addition, the production is exemplified by an AT precursor production (AT fake production), a continuous production, etc., which will be described later. It consists of notification of the awarding of the privilege by light emission, etc., prior notification before the awarding of the privilege, etc., and heightens the expectation of the awarding of the privilege to the player.

(Normal game state)
The normal game state is a game state in which the main controller 10 of the slot machine 1 stays when it is reset, and is a disadvantageous state for the player.
As shown in FIG. 3, the main controller 10 performs lottery processing for shifting to the CZ state and the AT state while staying in the normal game state. Depending on the specification of the slot machine 1 or the like, the normal game state may not be directly shifted to the AT state.

・Transition processing from normal game state to AT state (arrow a in FIG. 3)
In the normal game state, the main control device 10, which serves as the determining means, determines whether or not to grant a privilege based on a specific determination result indicating that a predetermined special condition has been met. A specific game state (AT state) is given as a specific privilege).

More specifically, main controller 10 performs lottery processing for shifting to AT state based on winning of a predetermined rare combination as a result of a specific lottery. For example, at a predetermined probability (for example, 20%) at the time of winning a chance combination, the process of shifting to the AT state is performed.
Then, an initial number of games (for example, 50 games) is given to the player as the number of games that can be played during the AT state.

It should be noted that the transition to the AT state, that is, the determination of whether or not to award the privilege may be made by means other than the lottery for the rare combination by the lottery means. For example, the transition to the AT state may be determined when a predetermined winning combination (for example, the bell combination) has been won (or the number of actual establishments) has reached a predetermined number of times. When the number of games played reaches a predetermined number, the transition to the AT state may be determined.
Alternatively, a pseudo-bonus state, which will be described later, may be generated first, and when a specific condition is satisfied in the pseudo-bonus state, the AT state may be generated after the pseudo-bonus state ends.

In addition, the main controller 10 manages the continuation of the AT state depending on whether or not there is a given number of games due to the transition of the AT state. A number may be assigned, and the continuation of the AT state may be managed depending on the presence or absence of the set number.
In addition, in the first embodiment, as the fulfillment of the specific condition, the AT state winning trigger role is mainly set to the chance role and the strong/weak watermelon role, but the AT state is generated when other roles are won. You may do so.

When a lottery for the transition to the AT state is won, a predetermined notification of the eventual transition to the AT state is made in order to increase the player's expectation for the transition to the AT state before the transition to the AT state. The number of games (for example, 18 games) of AT precursor effect is executed on the main display 8 .
That is, the sub control device 20 determines in advance that the main control device 10 as the first determination means generates the AT state as the granting of the first privilege, and before granting the first privilege During the predetermined period of , the preliminary effect control means is configured to be able to execute the AT precursor effect as the preliminary effect.

In addition, a waiting period for a predetermined number of games (for example, 12 games) is set between the winning of the lottery for transition to the AT state and the execution of the AT precursor effect, and the AT precursor effect is performed during this standby period. It will be executed after the period ends.
Therefore, even if the lottery for shifting to the AT state is won, the state does not shift to the AT state immediately, but shifts to the AT state after the waiting period and the AT precursor performance.

During the AT precursor effect, the main display 8 is switched to a stage image with a background different from that during the normal game state, and an image on the precursor stage in which the characters that appear perform different actions than during the normal game state. A performance is performed. For example, the production on the sign stage, such as a character advancing through a cave, is performed through a plurality of games. These effects do not change even if one game ends. For example, even if screens are switched due to the occurrence of various events in a predetermined game, the effect itself, such as a character advancing through a cave, does not change and continues in the next game. Therefore, the AT precursor effect is a series of effects that are executed over (straddle) a plurality of games.
In addition, although the details will be described later, a plurality of patterns with different backgrounds and the like are prepared for the precursor stage, and under the control of the sub-controller 20, one of the patterns is selected according to whether or not the AT state is won at that time. An omen stage is to be selected.

In addition, even if you win a rare role (for example, a chance role) that triggers the transition to the AT state, but you do not win the lottery for the transition to the AT state, the final result is the same as when you win the AT state. A predetermined number of games (e.g., 18 games) of AT false premonition effects are executed on the main display 8 to notify that the AT state will not be entered immediately.
It should be noted that the AT false sign effect is executed with a predetermined probability (for example, 50%) when the player wins the rare role that triggers the transition to the AT state, but does not win the lottery for the transition to the AT state. You can always run it.
That is, the sub control device 20 determines whether the predetermined condition is met (50%, 100% establishment of the probability condition), a failure pre-performance control means capable of executing an AT false premonition performance as a failure pre-performance in a predetermined period.
Also, the AT false portent effect may be generated other than when winning the rare role. For example, when the number of games executed since the end of the previous AT state (or reset), or when the number of winnings of a predetermined small combination (for example, a bell combination) reaches a predetermined number, or when the lottery for the combination Points are added, the points to be added can be changed according to the type of the winning combination and the state of winning the combination, and when the points reach a predetermined number, an AT false premonition performance is generated. You may do so.

Also, in the case of executing the AT false precursor effect, similarly to when the AT state is won, the period from the winning of the rare role that triggers the transition to the AT state to the execution of the AT false precursor effect, A waiting period for a predetermined number of games (for example, 12 games) is set.
AT omen effect and AT false omen effect basically consist of a series of effects over multiple games in which the image effects (stages, appearing characters, etc.) are set in the same way, and the final notification contents are different. By doing so, it is possible to attract the player's sense of expectation until the end.

In addition, in the game during the standby period, control is performed such that the contents of the presentation on the main display 8 are different from those in other states. For example, effects such as an increase in the appearance rate of a predetermined character appearing in each game, a different color scheme for a character's dialogue image, a change in the background, and the like (so-called fan effect) are performed.

In addition, in the AT precursor effect and the AT false precursor effect, notification is made as to whether or not the AT state will finally be entered. For example, a continuous effect (continuous effect) is executed from two games before). The continuous effect is executed by, for example, a battle effect consisting of an image in which the main character and the enemy character fight for a predetermined number of games (for example, 3 games).

In the continuous effect, an image effect is executed in which the main character and the enemy characters repeatedly attack and defend each game, and the effect of each game is carried over to the next game. For example, when the main character takes damage in a given game, an effect (for example, an effect of changing a meter indicating the amount of damage) is performed so that the damage is carried over to the next game.
Also, the offensive and defensive states of the main character and the enemy character in each game are set according to the presence or absence of a predetermined transition to the AT state. It is set so that there are many games that attack.
That is, the continuous effect is a series of effects that are executed over (straddle) a plurality of games.
Further, as will be described later, the continuous effect may be executed in parallel with a button effect.

Then, when the AT state is won (in the case of the AT premonition effect), an image in which the main character finally wins is displayed as an image notifying the AT state win, and the AT state is not won. In this case (in the case of the AT false premonition effect), an image in which the main character is finally defeated is displayed as an image informing that the AT state has not been won.
Instead of the continuous effect, an effect that is completed only in the final game of the AT precursor effect and the AT false precursor effect may be executed, and the transition to the AT state may be notified based on the result of the effect.

Also, the AT precursor effect and the AT false precursor effect may be generated immediately when a rare combination that triggers a shift to the AT state is won. Also, the AT false premonition effect may be always generated when winning a rare role that triggers a transition to the AT state, or may be generated with a predetermined probability. Also, the number of games for the AT precursor effect and the AT false precursor effect may be any number of games, or may be selectively determined from a plurality of numbers of games (for example, 15 to 20 games). Similarly, the waiting period may also be changed by selectively determining the number of games (for example, 10 to 15 games).

In addition, in the normal game state, there are a normal probability state and a high probability state in which winning probability states for the AT state are different. The winning probability of the lottery to transition to the AT state is higher in the high probability state than in the normal probability state. Control is performed such that the state is shifted from the 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% when the replay hand is won, when the bell hand is won, and when the hand is lost.

The probability of winning in the AT state is set at, for example, a 20% probability of winning a chance role in the normal probability state, and is set to a 50% probability of winning a chance role in the high probability state.
When the setting value of the probability setting device 14 is changed or when the main control device 10 is reset, the game can be started according to the normal probability state, but each setting value of the probability setting device 14 A game may be started in a high-probability state with a predetermined probability.

・Transition processing from normal game state to CZ state (arrow c in FIG. 3)
In the normal game state, the main controller 10 performs lottery processing for transition to the CZ state based on winning of a predetermined rare combination. For example, when a weak cherry combination or a strong cherry combination is won, processing to shift to the CZ state is performed with a predetermined probability. The condition for transitioning to the CZ state is winning the transition lottery.

In addition, in the normal game state, the main control device 10 and the sub control device 20 may change the winning probability state in the CZ state. In addition, notification control may be performed for the winning probability state. In the case of performing notification control, instead of directly informing each probability state, the player can change the display content of the main display 8 to indicate which state the probability state is at that time. It may be made to be predictable.

In addition, even if the lottery for transition to the CZ state is won, it is not immediately shifted to the CZ state, but is shifted to the CZ state after a delay period of a predetermined number of games (for example, 3 to 5 games) has elapsed. I have to.
Also, during the delay period of the CZ state, control is performed such that the contents of the presentation on the main display 8 are different from those of other states, as in the above-described waiting period of the AT state. For example, effects such as an increase in the appearance rate of a predetermined character appearing in each game, a different color scheme for a character's dialogue image, a change in the background, and the like (so-called fan effect) are performed.
Then, at the end of the game when the delay period ends, the main display 8 notifies that the game will shift to the CZ state.

In addition, in order to increase the player's expectation for the transition to the CZ state, during the delay period of the CZ state, the CZ state of a predetermined number of games (for example, 2 games) to notify that the transition to the CZ state will finally occur. A continuous effect may be executed on the main display device 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, a predetermined predetermined number of games (for example, 3 to 5) is performed in the same manner as the delay period. During the game, an effect (so-called fan effect) is controlled so that the content of the effect on the main display 8 is different from other states.
Therefore, when a predetermined rare combination (for example, a strong cherry combination) is won, the player's sense of expectation is heightened for a predetermined period regardless of whether or not there is a transition to the CZ state.

It should be noted that the main display 8 may perform a false effect of the CZ state for a predetermined number of games (for example, two games) to notify that the game will not finally shift to the CZ state. In this case, in the CZ state continuous production and false continuous production, the characters appearing are basically set in the same manner, and the content to be finally notified is different, thereby attracting the player's expectation until the end. You may do so.
For example, as a CZ state continuous effect (fake continuous effect), an image effect may be executed in which a character challenges a sports competition throughout each game. In this case, during the continuous production (fake continuous production), the sports competition is continuously executed through the game in between, and if the CZ state is won, the competition is finally successful (for example, a goal is scored in soccer ), and if the CZ state is not won, an image effect of failing the game is executed.
Further, the delay period in the case of winning a predetermined rare hand (for example, a strong cherry hand) may be any period during which a plurality of games are executed, and any one of a plurality of games may be selected based on the extraction of random numbers. The number of games may be determined, or a fixed number of games may be determined.
Further, the above-mentioned CZ state hype effect and fake continuous effect may be generated other than when a rare combination is won. For example, when the number of games executed since the end of the previous AT state (or reset), or when the number of winnings of a predetermined small combination (for example, a bell combination) reaches a predetermined number, or when the lottery for the combination In addition to making it possible to add points, it is possible to change the points to be added according to the type of winning combination and the state in which the winning combination is won, and when this point reaches a predetermined number, it is possible to create a CZ state hype effect or fake. A continuous performance may be generated.

(CZ state)
In the CZ state, push order navigation is not performed when the push order bell role is won, but AT shift lottery processing is performed in each game with a higher probability than in the normal game state, so AT is more likely than during the normal game state. It is a game state in which it is easy to shift to a state.
Although the push order navigation is not performed when the push order bell combination is won, the push order navigation may be executed when the push order bell combination is won.

While staying in the CZ state, it is easier to shift to the AT state than while staying in the normal game state, so the CZ state is positioned as a chance zone in a series of game flows.
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 controller 10 to the sub-controller 20, and under the control of the main controller 10 and the sub-controller 20, on the main display 8, during the CZ state , and the number of remaining games are displayed on the main display 8.

・Transition processing from CZ state to AT state (arrow e in FIG. 3)
In the CZ state, AT transition lottery processing is performed in each game.
The winning probability of the AT transition lottery process is set according to the winning combination of each game. The winning probability of the AT transition lottery process is, for example, 50% when winning a rare role, 10% when winning a bell role and winning a replay role, and 5% when winning a losing role. The AT transition lottery is performed for each game in the CZ state, but the presence or absence of the transition to the AT state is performed in the final game of the CZ state, and when the transition to the AT state is notified in the final game, the normal game As in the state, the game state will shift to the AT state.
Since the AT transition lottery is executed when each winning combination is internally won, the AT transition lottery is executed even when the symbol corresponding to the winning combination does not stop on the reel 4 (at the time of failure).

Note that the winning probability of the AT shift lottery process for some or all of the winning combinations may be other than the above. Also, although the AT transition lottery process is performed when the bell combination is won, the AT transition lottery process may be performed based on the winning of the symbol corresponding to the bell combination.

In addition, during the CZ state, a 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 image effect in which the main character prepares for a battle is displayed during the first few games (eg, seven games), and during the last few games in the CZ state (eg, three games). , an image effect in which the main character and the enemy character fight each other is displayed as a series of effects over (spanning over) a plurality of games. Then, if the AT shift lottery is won, it is reported that the main character wins the final game and shifts to the AT state.

In addition, during the CZ state, the background during the battle preparation presentation and the content of the offense and defense during the battle presentation change according to the content of the game won during that time, and the expectation for the transition to the AT state changes. is designed to give Also, the number of remaining games in the CZ state is displayed on the main display 8, and the number of remaining games is decremented each time the game is executed.
In addition, even during the preparation effect before the battle effect in the CZ effect, the image effect in which the main character prepares for the battle is continuously executed throughout each game, so that the preparation effect also extends over (straddles) a plurality of games. A series of performances.

・Transition processing from CZ state to normal game state (arrow d in FIG. 3)
In the CZ state, when the AT transition lottery is not won, the state is shifted 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 will not shift to the AT state.

In addition, at the time of transition from the CZ state to the normal game state, under the control of the main control device 10 and the sub-control device 20, notification of setting related information (setting suggestion information) that can suggest the setting value set by the probability setting device 14 You may notify by means (main display 8, speaker 9). For example, on the main display 8 and the sub display 17, a predetermined character out of a plurality of characters is displayed. Since the characters to be displayed are selected according to the selection probabilities preset according to the respective set values of the probability setting device 14, it is possible to predict the set values to some extent from the displayed characters.

(AT state)
The AT state is a game state in which medals can be easily obtained by performing push order navigation for the push order replay role as notification of an operation mode advantageous to the player in the game during the AT state.

During the AT state, the continuation of a predetermined number of games (for example, 50 games) given at the initial transition of the AT state is managed as the remaining number of games for which the AT state can be continued, and the remaining number of games is subtracted for each game. , the AT state is continued until the number of remaining games is exhausted. Further, the number of remaining games in the AT state is increased when a predetermined condition is satisfied during the AT state, and the duration of the AT state is extended accordingly.
Then, when the number of remaining games in the AT state is exhausted, the AT state ends.

During the AT state, control information relating to the AT state is transmitted from the main controller 10 to the sub-controller 20, and under the control of the sub-controller 20, images of various effects during the AT state are displayed on the main display 8. display is performed. Also, the number of remaining games during the AT state, the total number of medals acquired during a series of AT states, and the total number of games executed during the AT state are displayed on the main display 8 .

In addition, during the AT state, when a predetermined rare role (for example, a weak cherry role, a weak watermelon role, a strong watermelon role, and a strong cherry role) is won, an additional lottery for the number of games in the AT state is performed, and an extra lottery is performed. , a predetermined number of games corresponding to the rare combination that triggered the winning is added to the remaining number of games.
In addition, when a predetermined rare combination is won, the main display 8 executes an additional effect for raising expectations for the additional number of games. The add-on effect is executed, for example, for 1 to 3 games, and the degree of expectation for the add-on is different according to the content of the effect, and the success or failure is notified in the final game of the add-on effect, and the number of add-on games is notified. be.
For example, when the additional effect is executed in a series of effects over a plurality of games (three games), the battle effect is executed on the main display 8 or the sub-display 17 as in the continuous effect.

Also, in the AT state, if a predetermined rare role (for example, a strong cherry role) is won as a specific condition is satisfied, the number of games for a specific period (for example, 10 games) is added in addition to the above-mentioned extra lottery. It is possible to generate an additional specialized zone that has a higher probability than other states.
The additional special zone occurs with a predetermined probability (for example, 10%) when a predetermined rare role (for example, a strong cherry role) is won. , all of the roles other than the replay role serve as triggers for the addition, increasing the possibility that a large number of games will be awarded (added) as a predetermined privilege.

For example, when the weak cherry role is won, there is a 10% chance of winning the extra bonus except in the extra special zone, but in the extra special zone, the extra bonus is won at 100%. Except for the special zone, control is performed so that the player wins the additional prize with a probability of 50%, but in the special zone, the player wins the additional prize with a probability of 100%.

In addition, when winning the bell role (common bell role and pushing order bell role), which has no possibility of adding up except in the special zone, an extra lottery will be held, and when the bell role is won, 80% of the winnings will be added. control is performed. Therefore, in the special bonus zone, as a predetermined benefit relating to the continuation of the AT state, control is performed to increase the probability of winning the bonus when multiple winning combinations are won.
In addition, even if the bell role is won in the special addition zone, the addition may be won with a probability of 100%.

In addition, in the additional specialization zone, the number of games to be added is also greater than the number of games other than the specialization zone. However, 20 games are added in the special zone, and when the strong cherry role and bonus role are won, 20 games are added outside the special zone. Control is performed such that the number of games of 50 games is added in the specialized zone. Therefore, in the zone specializing in addition, as a predetermined privilege relating to the continuation of the AT state, control is performed such that the number of games to be added is increased when winning the addition.

During the special zone, an image in which the main character and the enemy character face each other is displayed on the main display 8 under the control of the sub-controller 20 based on the signal from the main controller 10, and the main character is one-sided for each game. A production that attacks is performed. Then, the main character attacks according to the execution of the game, the attack fails if not added, the attack succeeds if added, and the number of added games determined according to the lottery of the game is notified. be done.
In this way, when the additional specialization zone is being executed, a series of effects are executed in which the main character repeatedly attacks throughout the execution (for example, 10 games), and upon completion of the additional specialization zone, A series of presentations is completed, and the original image in the AT state is restored.

In addition, when a predetermined rare combination that triggers the occurrence of the additional special zone is won, the additional special zone may be immediately generated from the next game, or may be generated after the execution of a predetermined number of games. You may do so.
Further, when the additional specialization zone is generated after the execution of a predetermined number of games, the additional specialization zone is generated under the control of the sub-controller 20 after winning a predetermined rare combination that triggers the addition specialization zone. It is also possible to perform an additional special zone generation effect for increasing the expectation for the generation of . The additional special zone generation effect is executed, for example, for 1 to 3 games, and the degree of expectation for the additional special zone is different depending on the content of the effect. It is preferred that notification be made.

Further, when the additional special zone generation effect is executed as a series of effects over a plurality of games, it may be executed as a battle effect in the same manner as the continuous effect.
In addition, the winning probability and the number of games to be added when winning each role in the addition-specialized zone may be other than the above, and the addition is more advantageous to the player in the addition-specialized zone than in the other than the addition-specialized zone. may be used as long as the control for is performed.

Also, a pseudo bonus state can be generated during the AT state.
The pseudo-bonus state is shifted with a predetermined probability (eg, 5%) when a predetermined rare combination (eg, chance combination) is won in the game during the AT state.
In addition, the pseudo-bonus state continues for a predetermined period (for example, 20 games), during which the push-order navigation is executed in the same manner as in the AT state, and the subtraction of the number of games during the AT state is interrupted. ing. Therefore, when the pseudo-bonus state occurs, a value equivalent to the AT state extended by that period is given.

The pseudo-bonus state is generated after a predetermined number of games have been executed after a predetermined rare combination is won, and during the period in which the predetermined number of games is performed, the precursor effect of the pseudo-bonus state is executed. Ru
In addition, in the first game after shifting to the pseudo-bonus state, the period in which the operation of the start lever 3 to the operation of the stop button 5 is valid is longer than in the normal game. , a so-called reel performance is performed in which a specific symbol combination (7, 7, 7) is temporarily stopped on the reels 4 and then rotated forward again, and the occurrence of the pseudo-bonus state is notified.

・Transition processing from AT state to normal game state (arrow b in FIG. 3)
In the AT state, when the number of remaining games for continuing the AT state is exhausted, the AT state ends and the game state shifts to the normal game state.
When the AT state is shifted to the normal game state, the winning probability state in the AT state is controlled to be the normal probability state. At this time, the state may be shifted to the high probability state with a predetermined probability for each setting in the probability setting device 14 .
Further, in the case of shifting to the high-probability state after the end of the AT state, there is a possibility that the limit control by the above-described limiting means is performed during the high-probability state, but the limit control is not performed during the high-probability state. If so, the state is shifted to the normal probability state.

At the end of the AT state, an ending state is set for a predetermined period (for example, 5 seconds). During the ending state (ending period), the progress of the game is temporarily disabled. will be transferred.
During the ending state, under the control of the main controller 10 and the sub-controller 20, setting-related information capable of suggesting the set value set by the probability setting device 14 is notified by the notification means. For example, a predetermined image is displayed on the main display 8 and the sub-display 17, and a predetermined sound is output from the speaker 9. FIG.
As described above, the gaming state is changed in the slot machine 1 .

Next, the stage transition lottery on the main display 8 will be described.
In the main controller 10 of the slot machine 1, as described above, regarding the lottery for the AT state during the normal game state, when a predetermined rare combination is won, the AT state transition probability is relatively low and the normal probability state and the normal probability state are established. , and a relatively high high probability state.

Further, the sub controller 20 performs display control of the stages on the main display 8 based on the information from the main controller 10 that can identify the normal probability state and the high probability state.
That is, the sub-controller 20 controls the image of the stage on the main display 8 based on the control information from the main controller 10 that manages and controls the normal probability state and the high-probability state, thereby performing stage display control. It is done.
The stage displayed on the main display 8 is composed of images consisting of a background image, characters appearing, etc. Under the control of the sub-controller 20 based on control information from the main controller 10, multiple stages with different background images and characters appearing can be displayed. can be displayed, and the stage to be displayed is selected according to the game state and the probability state.

Therefore, the stages displayed on the main display 8 also play a role of notifying the game state and the probability state (suggestion notifying).
A plurality of stages are set in advance during the normal game state and the AT state, and any one of the stages A to C is displayed on the main display 8 during the normal game state.

The sub control device 20 performs control to select any one of stages A to C based on the execution of the game, but the selection control at this time is the state of the transition lottery probability of the AT state at that time, that is, normal Different selection controls are performed depending on whether the probability state or the high probability state.
Therefore, the type of stage displayed on the main display 8 reflects the probability state at that time. However, since stage selection is performed by lottery based on a predetermined probability, the internal probability state is not reflected as it is, and the player can guess to some extent.

A stage transition lottery, that is, a lottery to determine whether to transition from the current stage to another stage or to maintain the current stage, is executed for each game, and the expectation for transitioning to a high probability state is high. , stage A<stage B<stage C. For example, in the normal probability state, the probability that stage A is selected is the highest, followed by the probability that stage B is selected, and stage A transition lottery is performed such that the probability that C is selected is the lowest. On the other hand, in the high-probability state, a transition lottery is performed such that stage C has the highest probability of being selected, stage B has the next highest probability of being selected, and stage A has the lowest probability of being selected.
As a result of such a stage transition lottery, the degree of expectation that stage B is transitioning to a high probability state is higher than stage A, and similarly, stage C is more likely than stage A and stage B. The degree of expectation of transitioning to the high probability state increases.

In each stage, for example, an effect as if the main character is walking in a predetermined place is executed, and the stage differs depending on where the main character walks, such as a meadow in stage A, a town in stage B, and a forest in stage C. is notified.
Each stage has the same background and main character actions, unless you move on to another stage. It can also be regarded as a series of effects over multiple games.

Next, with reference to the timing chart of FIG. 4, the change of the game state according to the execution of the game and the effect display on the main display 8 under the control of the main controller 10 and the sub-controller 20 will be described.
FIG. 4 illustrates a state in which the game is started from a normal game state in which the probability state is the normal probability state. Also, the main display 8 displays stage A.
In the first embodiment, the main control unit 10 performs control related to the lottery of various benefits and the change of various game states (including the time of change), and the control information related to the control is sent from the main control unit 10 to the sub control unit 20 Then, the sub-controller 20 controls the corresponding performance.
It should be noted that the start point and execution period of effects that are not directly related to the change of the game state (for example, AT false sign effects, etc.) may be controlled by the sub-controller 20 based on the reception of control information from the main controller 10. Alternatively, the sub-controller 20 may control itself without receiving control information from the main controller 10 . However, it is necessary to receive control information (for example, winning information for a rare combination) that triggers the effect.

As illustrated in FIG. 4, when a weak watermelon role is won by executing a predetermined game (second game in FIG. 4) during the normal game state (timing t0), a transition lottery to a high probability state is performed with a predetermined probability. However, as a result of the transition lottery, when the transition to the high probability state is determined, the probability state is changed to the high probability state at the start of the next game (third game) (timing t1). The transition to the high-probability state may be performed at the start of a game in which a lottery for transition to the high-probability state is performed instead of the next game.

Further, when the third game is executed, a stage transition lottery is performed in the high-probability state, and it is determined that there is no stage transition, and the stage transition is not performed.
Then, as a result of the stage transition being determined by the stage transition lottery for the execution of the subsequent 4th game, the stage displayed on the main display 8 at the start of the 4th game (timing t2) will change from stage A to stage C. migrated. In addition, the lottery result is such that stage C is maintained until the 22nd game.

Also, as shown in FIG. 4, when a chance role is won during execution of the tenth game (timing t3), since the probability state at this time is a high probability state, the winning probability is higher than that in the normal probability state. A state transition lottery is held.
When the chance combination is won, the AT precursor effect is performed on the main display 8, but the AT precursor effect is performed from the start of the 22nd game (timing t4) by setting a predetermined waiting period.
The example of FIG. 4 shows the case where the AT state transition lottery is won. An omen effect is executed.

The AT precursor effect is performed until the 40th game is executed, but the continuous effect during the AT precursor effect is performed over the three games immediately before the final game. That is, from the start of the 38th game (timing t5), the main display device 8 performs a continuous effect by a battle effect in which the main character and the enemy character fight each other.
For example, every game from the 38th game to the 40th game, a battle image in which either the main character or the enemy character attacks is displayed, and after the game of the 40th game, which is the final game of the premonition effect, is displayed. When that character wins, an effect is executed to notify whether or not the AT state is appropriate.

In addition, as for the offensive and defensive images executed for each game during the continuous production, if the AT state is won, an image is displayed in which the main character attacks more or gives a greater blow to the enemy character. In this way, the player's sense of anticipation for the occurrence of the AT state can be heightened.

The continuous effect executed at the start of the 38th game (timing t5) ends at a point in time (timing t6) after a predetermined period of time (for example, 2 seconds) has passed since the end of the 40th game, and any character is displayed, but in the example shown in FIG. 4, the AT state is won, so the next game is started after a predetermined period of time (for example, 2 seconds) has passed since the end of the 40th game. Until (timings t6 to t7), an image in which the main character wins as well as text information such as "Victory" and text information such as "AT confirmed" are displayed as a result image of the continuous effect.
After that, the game state shifts to the AT state from the start of the 41st game (timing t7), and the image in the AT state is displayed on the main display 8 .
As described above, the game state changes and the effect display on the main display 8 is performed according to the execution of the game.

Next, with reference to FIG. 5, an effect pattern of the precursor stage in the AT precursor effect (AT false precursor effect) under the control of the sub-controller 20 will be described.
The AT precursor effect (AT false precursor effect) is executed by a series of effects over a predetermined number of games (for example, 18 games). A preparatory performance is executed to advance on the stage, and in the latter half (for example, between three games), a continuous performance consisting of a battle performance in which either the main character or the enemy character attacks in each game is executed. .

In the sub-controller 20, pattern A and pattern B are set in advance as production patterns for the preparation production, and control information is received from the main controller 10 when the AT precursor production (AT false precursor production) is executed. Based on this, one of the effect patterns is selected depending on whether or not to give a privilege (AT state).
For example, in pattern A, the main character is displayed on the wilderness precursor stage, and an event including items and lines related to the wilderness occurs. Further, in pattern B, the main character is displayed on the precursor stage of the cave, and an event including items, lines, etc. related to the cave occurs.

FIG. 5 is an example of a table showing the selection rate of the production pattern of the preparation production in the AT precursor production (AT false production). It shows the selectivity of which one to use.
First, when the AT state is not won, the probability of pattern A being selected is set to 95%, and the probability of pattern B being selected is set to 5%.
Next, when the AT state is won, the probability of pattern A being selected is set to 80%, and the probability of pattern B being selected is set to 20%.

As a result of selection of the production pattern of the preparatory production in the AT precursor production (AT false precursor production) in the case of winning the lottery opportunity in the AT state with the selection rate in FIG. 5, when the AT state is won, Selection control is performed so that the probability of pattern A being selected is lower than when no winning is made, and conversely, the probability of pattern B being selected is higher.

Since the selection control is performed with the selection rate as described above, when the effect pattern of the preparation effect is executed in the pattern B, the probability (expectation) that the AT state will occur is higher than when it is executed in the pattern A. becomes higher.
Note that the selectivity of each pattern may be other than the probability shown in FIG. 5, and any probability may be used as long as it forms a relationship of pattern A<pattern B with respect to the expectation level of the AT state.
In addition, it is also possible to set more than three types of performance patterns for the preparation performance, or to set performance patterns that are selected only when the AT state is won.
In addition, the degree of expectation for the occurrence of the AT state changes mainly according to the type of the precursor stage that constitutes the effect pattern. You may make it change the expectation degree with respect to. In other words, any type may be used as long as the player can recognize the difference between each state by confirming the content of the effect.
Further, the number of games in which the preparation effect is continued may be one type, or a plurality of numbers of games may be set in advance, and one of the numbers of games may be determined according to the presence or absence of winning in the AT state. good.

In addition, in the first embodiment, the fact that the privilege such as AT state, CZ state, etc. is given is notified after the effect (for example, continuous effect) over a plurality of games, but as another notification mode, For example, the granting of the privilege may be notified after the winning effect is executed.
The winning effect is basically completed in one game in which a role is won, and is executed mainly by displaying a predetermined image on the main display 8 in the game. Therefore, when the award of the privilege is notified by the winning effect, the effect is completed and the award of the privilege is notified by the time the game in which the effect is started is finished (before the next game is started). It will happen.
As described above, the selection of the effect pattern of the preparatory effect in the AT precursor effect (AT false precursor effect) is performed.

Next, with reference to FIG. 6, the effect when winning the CZ state in the game during the waiting period before the execution of the AT false portent effect will be described.
As described above, if a rare role (for example, a chance role) that triggers the transition to the AT state is won, but the lottery for the transition to the AT state is not won, the same procedure as when winning the AT state is performed. , the AT false sign effect for a predetermined number of games (e.g., 18 games) notifying that the final AT state will not be shifted is displayed on the main display 8 after a waiting period for a predetermined number of games (e.g., 12 games). is executed in

In the main control device 10, during this waiting period, lottery control and the like related to the fanning effect are performed. Therefore, in the game during this waiting period, the lottery for the CZ state is executed in the same manner as in other states.
Therefore, in the game during the waiting period before the execution of the AT false sign effect, the CZ state may be won when the CZ state lottery opportunity is won, but in the first embodiment, even in this case, Before the CZ state occurs, when the predetermined number of games for execution of the AT false precursor effect is reached, the AT false precursor effect is executed as it is.
That is, even if execution of the AT false premonition performance is determined in advance, when winning of the CZ state is determined after that, the performance control related to the winning of the CZ state in which the game state actually changes is prioritized. However, the AT false premonition effect, in which the game state does not actually change, is continuously executed.

Next, referring to the timing chart of FIG. 6, under the control of the main controller 10 and the sub-controller 20, in the game during the waiting period before the AT false sign effect is executed, the CZ state is won. A change in the game state and an effect on the main display 8 when the game is played will be described.
Note that the example shown in FIG. 6 is a case in which the CZ state is won in the game during the waiting period in the example shown in FIG.

As shown in FIG. 6, when the 10th game is executed, a chance combination is won (see FIG. 4), and the main controller 10 starts the AT false premonition effect in advance in the 22nd game (timing t3). is determined, a waiting period (between 10 and 22 games) is set as described above before the execution of the AT false sign effect.
Then, during this waiting period, for example, by executing the 19th game (timing t8), if a predetermined rare combination (for example, a strong cherry combination) is won and the CZ state is also won, the main control unit 10, a delay period of a predetermined number of games is set, and the CZ state is generated after the delay period ends.

In the example shown in FIG. 6, the CZ state is started from the start of the 24th game (timing t9), which is the game five games after winning the CZ state.
Therefore, the period from the 19th game (timing t8) in which the CZ state is won to the 24th game (timing t9) in which the CZ state starts is a delay period until the CZ state is generated.

On the other hand, the AT false sign effect is scheduled to be executed in the period from the 22nd game to the 38th game (see FIG. 4) under the control of the main controller 10 and the sub-controller 20. The time (timing t9) of the game at which the state is scheduled to start falls within the period during which the AT false premonition effect is scheduled to be executed.

Even in such a case, in the first embodiment, the AT fake sign effect is started as scheduled.
Therefore, as shown in the figure, the AT false sign effect is started in the 22nd game (timing t4) during the delay period before the CZ state occurs.
However, since the CZ state delay period ends during the execution of the AT false precursor effect, the AT false precursor effect ends halfway at the 24th game (timing t9) during the preset execution period. Then, the game state is changed to the CZ state from that time.

As described above, in the first embodiment, when the CZ state is won in the game during the waiting period before the execution of the AT false sign effect, it is determined in advance before the CZ state occurs with the delay period intervening. When the number of games for executing the existing AT false sign effect is reached, the AT false sign effect is executed as it is.
That is, before the sub-controller 20 as the failure preliminary performance control means executes the failure preliminary performance (AT false prelude performance), the main controller 10 as the second determination means determines the second privilege (CZ state). When granting is determined in advance, even if the timing of granting the second privilege sandwiching a predetermined delay period is during the scheduled execution period of the failure pre-performance, the failure pre-performance is executed. It is equipped with a deviation pre-performance continuation control means capable of continuing control.

By doing so, in a state where there is a possibility of occurrence of both the AT state and the CZ state, it is possible to prevent the expectation of both the AT state and the CZ state, or one of them, from being lost in the middle. You can.
That is, if the CZ state is won in the game during the waiting period before the execution of the AT false sign effect, and if the execution of the AT false sign effect is stopped, the expectation for the occurrence of the AT state at that time. is lost. In particular, since the value of the privilege is higher in the AT state than in the CZ state, it is a serious problem that the expectation for the AT state is lost due to the winning of the trigger role in the CZ state, which has a low value.
Furthermore, if the execution of the AT fake sign effect itself is stopped, the winning of the CZ state becomes definite at that point, so there is a problem that the expectation for the CZ state cannot be sufficiently prolonged. However, in the first embodiment, it is possible to solve these problems and efficiently raise the expectations of the players.

Further, in the first embodiment, as will be described later, when the CZ state is won in a predetermined game (timing t8) during the waiting period before the execution of the AT false sign effect, a predetermined (for example, 60%), and if the distribution lottery is won, the control for executing the AT false premonition effect is continued.
That is, the sub-control device 20 as a failure preliminary performance continuation control means executes the failure preliminary performance (AT false premonition performance) when the timing of granting the second benefit (CZ state) with a predetermined delay period interposed therebetween. Based on the establishment of a predetermined condition (for example, winning a distribution lottery) during the scheduled period, it is possible to continue the control to execute the loss preliminary effect.
Therefore, the contents of the presentation are not fixed but become more diverse, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

It should be noted that if the CZ state is won in a predetermined game during the waiting period before execution of the AT false predictive effect, the control to always execute the AT false predictive effect may be continued.
In addition, when the above-mentioned distribution lottery is performed, in the game during the waiting period before the execution of the AT false sign effect (for example, the 21st game shown in the figure), if the CZ state lottery trigger role is won again, the distribution lottery may be changed (for example, increased to 80%).
In addition, when the game scheduled to start the AT false precursor effect and the game scheduled to start the CZ state match, the start time of the AT false precursor effect is set to, for example, 1-2. You may make it advance by the game part.

Further, in the game during the waiting period before the execution of the AT precursor effect, if the CZ state lottery trigger role is won, since the shift to the AT state has already been determined, the CZ state lottery is not performed, and instead the CZ state lottery is performed. , a lottery for adding the number of games in the AT state is performed in advance.
As described above, in the game during the standby period of the AT false sign effect, the effect in the case of winning the CZ state is executed.

Next, referring to the timing chart of FIG. 7, under the control of the main controller 10 and the sub controller 20, in the game during the delay period before the CZ false continuous effect is executed, when the AT state is won Changes in the game state and effect display on the main display 8 will be described.
In the example shown in FIG. 7, when the CZ state lottery trigger role (for example, a strong cherry role) is won and the CZ state is won, a character battle is performed before the occurrence of the CZ state in the same manner as before the occurrence of the AT state. The CZ state is generated after the CZ continuous effect is executed in which the effect is executed for a predetermined number of games (for example, 3 games). Then, even when the CZ state lottery trigger combination (for example, strong cherry combination) is won, but the CZ state is not won, the CZ false continuous effect is similarly executed. In particular, FIG. 7 exemplifies a case where the CZ fake continuous effect is executed.

In addition, in the case of executing the CZ fake continuous effect, from the game after a predetermined number of games (5 games) delay period has elapsed after winning the CZ state lottery trigger role (for example, strong cherry role), CZ false continuous production is executed.
That is, the sub control device 20 as the effect control means, the main control device 10 as the second determination means, based on the fact that the second privilege (CZ state) is determined in advance, the second privilege In a predetermined period (delay period) before giving the continuous production control means for executing continuous production (CZ continuous production), and if the second determination means does not determine in advance that the second privilege is given Based on the establishment of a predetermined condition in , in a predetermined period, it is equipped with a loss continuous effect control means for executing a loss continuous effect (CZ false continuous effect).

On the other hand, in the example shown in FIG. 7, when the AT state is won, the AT state is generated without executing the AT precursor effect. However, even when the AT state is generated, a waiting period for a predetermined number of games is set, and the AT state is generated after the waiting period has passed. The waiting period in this case is a period (for example, 5 games) shorter than when the AT precursor effect is executed. It should be noted that the continuous effect similar to that described above may be executed immediately before the AT state is generated.

As shown in FIG. 7, when the CZ state lottery trigger role (for example, strong cherry role) is won but the CZ state is not won (timing t10), a predetermined number of games (for example, 5 games) is delayed. In the game after the period, it is determined in advance so that the CZ fake continuous effect is executed. Therefore, in the fifth game (timing t12) after winning the CZ state lottery trigger combination (for example, strong cherry combination), execution of the CZ fake continuous effect is scheduled.
Then, for example, in the second game (timing t11) executed during this delay period, if the AT state lottery trigger role (for example, chance role) is won and the AT state is won, that It is determined in advance that the AT state is started from the game (timing t13) after a waiting period of a predetermined number of games (for example, 5 games) from the time point.

In this case, the game in which the AT state is scheduled to start (timing t13) is during the scheduled execution period of the CZ false effect continuous effect. When the game scheduled to start (timing t13) is executed, the AT state is started as planned.
Thus, even if the execution of the CZ false continuous effect is determined in advance, if the AT state is won during the delay period, control is performed to stop the execution of the predetermined CZ false continuous effect. It is done.
That is, before the sub-controller 20 as the loss continuous effect control means executes the loss continuous effect (CZ false continuous effect), the main control device 10 as the first determination means determines the first privilege (AT state) When it is decided in advance to give the first privilege, the timing of granting the first privilege with the predetermined waiting period interposed is during the scheduled execution period of the continuous performance. It is provided with a control means for disabling the continuous performance disabling control means for disabling the control to be executed.

By doing so, it is possible to prevent the player's expectation from being lowered by executing the CZ false continuous performance in the state of winning the lottery trigger role (for example, chance role) in the AT state. I am trying to
That is, since the CZ state is a trigger state for generating the AT state, the value (expectation) of the AT state is higher than that of the CZ state for the player. If the CZ fake continuous effect is executed to make the player expect the CZ state to occur in a state where the player expects the AT state to occur, the player's sense of expectation may rather be lowered. Such a situation can be prevented in the first embodiment.

In addition, as described above, when the CZ state is won during the standby period of the AT false predictive effect, the execution of the AT false predictive effect is continued as it is, while the CZ false predictive effect is delayed. During the period, when the AT state is won, the execution of the CZ false continuous effect is stopped.
Therefore, in the event that different bonuses are won in succession in a short period of time, the performance can be continued or stopped in accordance with the types of consecutively won triggers so as to further heighten the player's sense of expectation. It will be done.

In the game during the delay period before the execution of the CZ continuous effect after winning the CZ state, if the AT state lottery trigger role is won, the transition to the CZ state has already been determined, so in this case, Alternatively, a lottery may be made to determine whether or not to change to a special CZ state in which winning of the AT state is confirmed with a predetermined probability.
As described above, in the game during the delay period of the CZ fake continuous effect, the effect when the AT state is won is executed.

Next, with reference to FIG. 8, the effect image executed on the main display 8 under the control of the sub-controller 20 based on the control signal from the main controller 10 will be described.
FIG. 8 is executed on the main display 8 when the CZ state is won in the game during the waiting period before the execution of the AT false sign effect shown in FIG. 6 and the actual CZ state occurs. Shows a production image.

First, FIGS. 8(a) to 8(c) show image effects when a predetermined rare combination (for example, a weak cherry combination) is won in the game during the AT false portent effect.
As shown in FIG. 8( a ), when the AT false predictive effect is executed, an AT false predictive effect image 24 is displayed in the main portion of the screen of the main display 8 .
At this time, the AT false portent effect image 24 is executed in one of the effect patterns described above (see FIG. 5).
It should be noted that the images shown in each drawing are simplified from the images that are actually displayed, but in reality, preset images such as characters and backgrounds are displayed on the main display 8 as moving images. be done.

Then, in the game at this time, if a predetermined rare combination (for example, a weak cherry combination) is won, after the game is over, as shown in FIG. An operation image 21 simulating the performance button 2d is displayed on the screen, and a winning performance accompanied by a button performance as a specific performance is executed between one game.
For example, during the execution of a predetermined game, the button effect is first displayed on the main display 8 by displaying an image simulating an operation button prompting the operation of the effect button 2d or character information (for example, "PUSH") instructing the operation. etc., and after that, when the displayed effect button 2d is operated, an image notifying the type of rare combination won on the main display 8, or an image that heightens the player's expectation. It is a production that makes the image appear.

FIG. 8(c) shows an effect image on the main display 8 when the player operates the effect button 2d by executing the button effect.
As shown in FIG. 8(c), when the player operates the production button 2d, the operation image 21 is erased and instead, a first display consisting of character information of "chance" is displayed in the approximate center of the screen of the main display 8. A chance up image 22a is displayed.
By displaying the first chance-up image 22a, the player is informed that he or she has won a rare combination that triggers awarding of a privilege in the game.
The image displayed when the effect button 2d is operated may be information other than the character information described above. You may make it display the item of the color scheme (for example, red) corresponding to a role.

Further, when the button effect is to be executed, an advance notice effect may be executed in which a notice sound for notifying the execution of the button effect or a predetermined notice image is displayed at the start of the game.
Further, the execution of the button effect may be performed at a time other than the end of the game, and the operation image 21 may be displayed at the start of the game and the button effect may be performed during the execution of the game.
In the state shown in FIG. 8, since the CZ state has already been won, if the won rare combination is the lottery trigger combination for the CZ state, whether or not to change the CZ state to the special CZ state is determined. lottery will be held.
In the special CZ state, the AT state is determined at the time of transition as described above. Alternatively, when the CZ state causes a shift to the AT state, the player is shifted to an AT state that is more advantageous (for example, the duration is longer) than when the normal CZ state shifts to the AT state. may be

Next, as shown in FIG. 6 described above, the CZ state is won in the game during the waiting period before execution of the AT fake sign effect, and the actual CZ state occurs (see timing t9 in FIG. 6). is executed, the above-described button effect is also executed.
In the case of generating the CZ state during the AT false sign effect, as in the case of winning the rare combination described above, after the game immediately before the transition to the CZ state (the 23rd game in FIG. 6), the An operation image 21 as shown in 8(b) is displayed and a button effect is executed.

Then, when the player operates the production button 2d, as shown in FIG. 8(d), the operation image 21 is erased, and instead, the character information "CZ occurrence" is displayed in the approximate center of the screen of the main display 8. A transition notification image 22b is displayed.
By displaying the shift notification image 22b, the player is notified that the CZ state will occur from the next game, and the game state is shifted to the CZ state by execution of the next game.

As described above, in the first embodiment, if the CZ state is won in the game during the waiting period before the execution of the AT false predictive effect, and then the CZ state is generated during the AT false predictive effect, the rare role After executing the same button presentation as in the case of winning , the state is shifted to the CZ state.
That is, the sub control device 20 as the effect control means, when granting the second privilege (CZ state) during the failure pre-effect (AT false preamble effect), the specific effect (button It has a specific effect control means capable of executing the same effect as the effect).

Therefore, it is possible to generate the CZ state in a state in which the player is fully expected to generate the AT state.
That is, if the AT false sign effect is canceled and a continuous effect or the like is executed before the CZ state is generated, the expectation for the generation of the AT state is lost at that point. , the expectation for the AT state can be left until just before the CZ state occurs.

In addition, since the CZ state is generated after the execution of the same button performance as in the case of winning the rare role, the sudden generation of the CZ state during the AT false sign performance may cause the player to feel uncomfortable. A certain transition effect can be prevented, and a player who has determined that he or she has won a rare role by executing the button effect is notified of the sudden occurrence of the CZ state by operating the effect button 2d. It is possible to achieve an extremely unexpected performance and improve the interest.

It should be noted that the button effect during the AT false omen effect may be executed during a so-called chance-up effect other than when a rare role is won. Alternatively, a button effect may be executed after the end of the game, and an image may be displayed so as to change the degree of expectation for the AT false premonition effect by the player's operation of the effect button 2d.
When the button performance is executed during the chance-up performance, either the character information of ``Chance'' or ``Extremely hot'' is displayed by operating the performance button 2d, and the character information of ``Chance'' is more ``Hot'' than the character information of ``Chance''. Distributing processing of AT sign performance and button performance during AT false sign performance is performed so that the probability of winning the AT state is higher when the character information is displayed.
Also, the chance-up effect may be executed a plurality of times, and the degree of expectation for the AT state may be changed by sequentially changing the background color each time the effect button 2d is operated.

Even in this case, if the button effect is executed in the game immediately before shifting to the CZ state, the player determines that the chance-up effect is to be executed and operates the effect button 2d in the CZ state. is performed, it is possible to give unexpectedness.
In addition, in the same way as when winning the rare role, when executing the button effect in the game immediately before the transition to the CZ state, at the start of the game, a notice sound for notifying the execution of the button effect, or a predetermined A notice effect in which a notice image is displayed may be executed.
Further, the execution of the button effect may be performed at a time other than the end of the game, and the operation image 21 may be displayed at the start of the game and the button effect may be performed during the execution of the game.
Also, when a predetermined rare combination is won in the game immediately before shifting to the CZ state, the button effect may be executed. In this case, the execution of the button presentation notifies the winning of the rare combination, but notifies the transition to the CZ state.
As described above, the effect on the main display 8 is executed when the CZ state occurs during the AT false sign effect.

Next, with reference to FIG. 9, the change of the effect pattern of the precursor stage in the AT fake precursor effect by the control of the sub-controller 20 will be described.
As described above (see FIG. 5), the preparation effect executed in the first half of the AT false sign effect is preliminarily executed in either pattern A or pattern B when the lottery trigger role in the AT state is won. However, in the first embodiment, when the CZ state is won during the waiting period of the AT false sign effect, the effect pattern of the pre-determined preparation effect is changed.

FIG. 9 is an example of a table showing the change rate of the effect pattern of the preparation effect when the CZ state is won during the standby period of the AT false sign effect, which is determined in advance when the lottery trigger role of the AT state is won. It shows a change rate for changing the effect pattern of the prepared effect to another effect pattern.
First, when the predetermined effect pattern is pattern A, the probability of changing to pattern A (probability of no change) is 100%, and the probability of changing to pattern B is 0%. is set.
Next, when the predetermined effect pattern is pattern B, the probability of being selected to change to pattern A is 90%, and the probability of being changed to pattern B (probability of no change) is 10%. %, respectively.

Since the effect pattern change control is performed at the change rate as described above, when pattern A with low expectation has already been determined, the determination result is maintained as it is, and pattern B with high expectation is determined. In this case, there is a high probability that the pattern will be changed to pattern A.
That is, the sub-control device 20 as a failure preliminary performance continuation control means changes the performance mode (performance pattern) of the failure preliminary performance (AT false prelude performance) to the predetermined performance mode (pattern B) of the failure preliminary performance. is configured to be changeable to a different presentation mode (pattern A).
Therefore, when the CZ state is won during the standby period of the AT false sign effect, the probability that the pattern A with a relatively low degree of expectation is executed increases.
By changing the effect pattern in this way, in the first embodiment, the AT false precursor effect, which is predetermined to end in the middle, is executed with a effect pattern with a high degree of expectation for the occurrence of the AT state. Since the probability is low, it is possible to prevent the player from being discouraged by the cancellation of the presentation.

That is, the player expects the occurrence of the AT state with a higher value (expectation) than the CZ state. If the AT false premonition effect in the pattern is terminated in the middle, the player will lose his high expectation for the occurrence of a more valuable AT state at that time and will be disappointed. It is possible to prevent such a situation as much as possible.
It should be noted that if the CZ state is won during the standby period of the AT false predictive effect, the AT false predictive effect will be executed in pattern A regardless of the type of effect pattern that has been determined in advance. can be
As described above, the effect pattern of the preparation effect in the AT false sign effect is changed.

Next, FIG. 10 shows a flow chart of pre-processing of the precursor effect performed by the sub-controller 20 in the first embodiment. will be explained.
Note that the precursor effect preprocessing may be performed by main controller 10 .

First, in step S1, it is determined whether or not an AT false premonition effect is to be generated.
This is the determination of whether or not the AT state lottery opportunity has been won and the AT state has not been won, but the occurrence of the AT false premonition effect has been determined in advance. It is determined whether or not it is in the standby period of the precursor performance, and if the AT false precursor performance is scheduled to occur, the process proceeds to step S2, and if the AT false precursor performance is not scheduled to occur, the precursor performance pre-processing is performed. finish.

Next, in step S2, it is determined whether or not the CZ state has been pre-selected.
This is a judgment as to whether or not the CZ state has been won (preliminarily won) based on the winning of the lottery trigger role in the CZ state in the game executed during the waiting period of the AT false omen effect, and the CZ state has been pre-elected. If so, the process proceeds to step S3, and if the CZ state is not pre-elected, the precursor effect pre-processing is terminated.
By pre-winning the CZ state, the delay period until the CZ state occurs is determined, and the expected occurrence time (game) at which the CZ state actually occurs is determined.

Next, in step S3, it is determined whether or not the scheduled occurrence time of the CZ state is during the scheduled execution period of the AT false sign effect.
This is a determination as to whether or not the scheduled occurrence time (game) of the CZ state with a predetermined delay period intervening is during the execution period of the AT false premonition effect that is scheduled to occur thereafter. When the scheduled time of occurrence is during the scheduled execution period of the AT false sign effect, the process proceeds to step S4, and when it is not during the scheduled execution period, the process proceeds to step S5.

Next, in step S4, a distribution lottery process for continuation of the AT fake sign effect is performed.
In a step S4, when the CZ state is won during the waiting period of the AT false portent effect and the scheduled time of occurrence of the CZ state is during the scheduled execution period of the AT false portent effect, the AT false portent effect is executed. A distribution lottery will be held as to whether or not to continue.

Next, in step S6, it is determined whether or not the distribution lottery is won in the distribution lottery process for continuation of the AT false portent effect.
The winning probability in the sorting lottery is set at a predetermined probability (60%), and when the sorting lottery is won, the process proceeds to step S7, and when the sorting lottery is not won, the step goes to step S7. Move to S5.

Next, in step S7, a process of changing the pattern of the AT fake sign effect is performed.
In step S7, as described above (see FIG. 9), the process of changing the effect pattern of the predetermined AT fake sign effect to another effect pattern is performed.
After that, the precursor effect pre-processing is ended.

On the other hand, in step S5, the continuation stop processing of the AT fake sign effect is performed.
In other words, if the scheduled time of occurrence of the CZ state is not during the scheduled execution period of the AT false precursor effect, or even if the scheduled time of occurrence of the CZ state is during the scheduled execution period of the AT false precursor effect, the AT false precursor effect continues. If the player does not win in the sorting lottery process of (1), the process of stopping the control for executing the AT false premonition effect is performed.
After that, the precursor effect pre-processing is ended.

As described above, in the sub control device 20, when the CZ state is won during the standby period of the AT false precursor effect, the distribution lottery process of whether or not to continue the AT false precursor effect and the AT false precursor effect are performed. Since the process of continuing the control to be executed is performed, it is possible to reliably execute the corresponding effect.
The slot machine 1 in the first embodiment is configured as described above.

<Second embodiment>
Next, a second embodiment of the invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 11 to 13. FIG.
In the second embodiment, the arrangement position of the sub-display 17 as the second rendering means and the mechanism around it are different from the above-described first embodiment, and other configurations (the main display 8 , reels 4, etc.), the configuration of the sub-display 17 itself, and the progress control of the game are the same.

As shown in FIG. 11, in the slot machine 1 according to the second embodiment, the sub-display 17 is located on the lateral side of the reel 4 (on the right side in the drawing), adjacent to the reel 4, and the effect button 2d. is arranged on the rear side of the
Further, on the side of the reel 4 (on the right side in the figure) of the front panel 19, there is formed a recessed display installation portion 30 that opens forward, and a screen is placed at the bottom of the recess of the display installation portion 30. A sub-display 17 is arranged facing the recessed chamber opening 30d (see FIG. 12).
Therefore, a player in front of the slot machine 1 can view the screen of the sub-display 17 arranged in the display installation section 30 through the recess opening 30 d of the display installation section 30 .

FIG. 12 is a cross-sectional view of the sub-display 17 and the display installation portion 30 as viewed from above, horizontally cut at the substantially central portion in the vertical direction.
As shown in FIG. 12, the display installation portion 30 is formed with a right side wall portion 30a and a left side wall portion 30b extending rearward from the front panel 19, and rear ends of the right side wall portion 30a and the left side wall portion 30b are formed. The part is connected to the front panel 19 by a rear wall part 30c which is substantially parallel to the front panel 19, and the display unit installation part 30 has a recessed space 30e formed with a recessed room opening 30d on the front side. .

The vertical and horizontal dimensions of the recessed space 30e are set so that the sub-display 17 can be accommodated. 17 is arranged with the screen facing forward.
In addition, the dimensions of the right side wall portion 30a and the left side wall portion 30b in the front-rear direction are such that a player playing a game on a gaming machine adjacent to the slot machine 1 cannot visually recognize the display on the screen of the sub-display 17. It is set so that a blind spot is formed.
That is, since the sub-display 17 is disposed at the rear end of the recessed space 30e in the display installation portion 30, the display direction of the sub-display 17 on the screen is directed forward by the recessed space 30e. , the information displayed on the screen can be viewed only by the player playing the slot machine 1, and cannot be viewed by the player playing the adjacent game machine. It is composed.

A production button 2d is arranged at a position in front of the display installation section 30 and close to the opening 30d of the recessed chamber.
Therefore, the sub-display device 17 as the second effect means is arranged at a position closer to the effect button 2d as the operation means than the main display device 8 as the first effect means. While confirming the operation of 2d, the information displayed on the screen of the sub-display 17 can be visually recognized at the same time.

Next, FIG. 13 describes the image effects on the main display 8 and the sub-display 17, which are executed under the control of the sub-controller 20 based on the control information from the main controller 10 in the second embodiment. .
FIG. 13 shows an example of an image effect on the main display 8 and the sub-display 17 during a continuous effect executed in the second half of the AT precursor effect (AT false precursor effect) in the first embodiment described above. .
In addition, in the continuous effect in the second embodiment, the button effect described above is executed during a predetermined game (for example, the second game) during the continuous effect.

First, as shown in FIG. 13(a), when the continuous effect is started, a continuous effect image 23 composed of, for example, a battle effect by characters is displayed in the main part of the main display 8 screen.
At this time, nothing is displayed on the sub-display 17, but an effect image, an image notifying that the continuous effect is being performed, or the like is displayed as an image corresponding to the continuous effect image 23. good too.

Next, FIG. 13(b) shows an image effect when a game in which a button effect is executed during continuous effect (for example, the second game) is started. Along with the already displayed continuous effect image 23, the operation image 21 is displayed in the substantially central portion of the screen in the same manner as during the AT false sign effect, and the chance-up effect accompanied by the button effect described above is started.
At this time as well, nothing is displayed on the sub display 17 yet, but an image notifying the start of the button effect or an image prompting the operation of the effect button 2d may be displayed.
In addition, by starting the button effect, the sub control device 20 validates the operation of the effect button 2d and notifies that the operation of the effect button 2d is valid by causing the internal light emitting means to emit light.

Next, FIG. 13(c) shows an image effect when the player operates the effect button 2d arranged in front of the display installation section 30 by executing the button effect.
As shown in the figure, when the effect button 2d is operated, the displayed operation image 21 is erased, and instead, a first chance up image 22a consisting of character information of "chance" is displayed together with a continuous effect image 23. be done.
On the other hand, when the player operates the effect button 2d, the sub-display device 17 displays the second chance up image 22c consisting of character information of "Super Hot".

As described above, in the slot machine 1 according to the second embodiment, the effect executed when the effect button 2d is operated can be executed so that the main display 8 and the sub-display 17 report different information. of.
That is, the first chance up image 22a is displayed on the main display 8 as the first effect means in relation to the execution of the operation effect (button effect) prompting the operation of the effect button 2d as the operation means. Thus, the first effect is executed, and the second chance-up image 22c is displayed on the sub-display device 17 as the second effect means, thereby executing the second effect.

The character information displayed on the main display 8 and the sub-display 17 during the chance-up effect (button effect) is based on the selection control executed by the sub-controller 20, and is the character information of "chance" or "extremely hot". In FIG. 13(c), the main display 8 selects the character information "chance" and the sub-display 17 selects the character information "extra hot". This is an example of the case where it is displayed.

The selection control of the character information displayed on the main display 8 during this chance-up effect (button effect) is performed with a predetermined probability depending on whether or not the AT state has been won. , the character information "chance" is selected with a probability of 40%, and the character information "extra hot" is selected with a probability of 60%. On the other hand, if the AT state is not won, the character information "Chance" is selected with a probability of 60%, and the character information "Extremely Hot" is selected with a probability of 40%. there is
Therefore, when the character information "Super hot" is displayed on the main display 8 during the chance-up effect (button effect), the probability of the AT state occurring is higher than when the character information "Chance" is displayed. becomes higher.

On the other hand, the character information displayed on the sub-display unit 17 during the chance-up effect (button effect) is either "chance" or "extremely hot" based on the selection control executed by the sub-controller 20. selected.
However, the selection probability that any character information is displayed on the sub display 17 is different from the selection probability on the main display 8. For example, if the AT state is won, the probability is 10%. , the character information of "chance" is selected, and the character information of "extremely hot" is selected with a probability of 90%. On the other hand, if the AT state is not won, the character information of "Chance" is selected with a probability of 90%, and the character information of "Super Hot" is selected with a probability of 10%. there is

That is, when the AT state is won, the sub-display device 17 displays the character information "Extremely hot" with a higher probability than the probability that the character information "Extremely hot" is displayed on the main display 8. If the AT state is not won, the sub-display 17 will display the character information "Chance" at a higher probability than the character information "Chance" will be displayed on the main display 8. It has become

Therefore, as exemplified in FIG. 13(c), when the sub-display device 17 displays the character information "Super hot" during the chance-up effect (button effect), the sub-display device 17 displays "Chance". The probability that the AT state will occur is higher than when character information is displayed, as is the case with the character information displayed on the main display 8. When the character information is displayed, the possibility (reliability) of winning the AT state is higher than when the character information of "Super hot" is displayed on the main display 8, and the sub display 8 When the character information "Chance" is displayed on 17, the possibility (reliability) that the AT state is not won is higher than when the character information "Chance" is displayed on the main display 8. It becomes.

By operating the effect button 2d, as shown in FIG. 13(c), predetermined character information is displayed on the main display 8 and the sub-display 17, and then when the next game is started, each display displays The character information is erased, and the image corresponding to the continuous effect is displayed again in the next game.
Note that if the effect button 2d is not operated even if the button effect is executed, the predetermined character information on the main display 8 and the sub-display 17 may not be displayed, and the predetermined character information may be displayed when the next game starts. may be displayed.

As described above, in the slot machine 1 of the second embodiment, the first effect is executed on the main display 8 as the first effect means, and the second effect is executed on the sub-display 17 as the second effect means. is executed.
Further, as described above, in the second embodiment, information displayed on the screen of the sub-display 17 by the display installation unit 30 is visible only to the player playing the slot machine 1. The main display 8 is arranged in such a manner that the screen faces the front side of the slot machine 1, whereas the main display 8 is arranged so as to face the front side of the slot machine 1. It is
In other words, the sub-display device 17 as the second effect means makes the second effect more difficult for players other than the players playing in the gaming machine to recognize, rather than the first effect executed by the main display device 8. It is configured to be executable.
Therefore, the player can enjoy the chance-up effect executed on the sub-display 17 as the second effect by himself/herself without being seen by other players.

Further, the sub display 17 as the second effect means is related to the fact that the main display 8 as the first effect means has executed an operation effect (button effect) prompting the operation of the operation means (the effect button 2d). , the second effect can be executed.
Therefore, the second performance is not executed at a time unintended by the player, and the second performance can be effectively and reliably provided to the player, thereby improving the interest of the game and improving the player's interest. It is possible to raise the expectations of
Furthermore, since the sub-display device 17 as the second effect means is arranged near the operating means (the effect button 2d) that triggers the execution of the second effect, the hand of the player who operated the operating means As the second effect is executed in the vicinity, it becomes possible to provide the player with the second effect more effectively and reliably.

In addition, the second effect executed on the sub-display 17 displays information with a higher degree of reliability for granting a privilege (AT state) than the chance-up effect executed on the main display 8 as the first effect. It is possible.
Therefore, it is possible to confirm important information related to the granting of benefits only with confidence without being seen by other players. ) is displayed, it is possible to see the performance with a higher sense of expectation than other players, and conversely, information with relatively low expectations (such as “chance”) is displayed. In this case, even if other players are watching, it is possible to calmly observe the performance without having excessive expectations.

In the second embodiment, the sub control device 20 always executes the chance-up effect executed on the sub-display 17 as the second effect when executing the chance-up effect executed on the main display 8 as the first effect. Although the up effect is executed, the second effect may be executed based on establishment of a predetermined condition when the first effect is executed.
That is, the sub-display device 17 as the second effect means can execute the second effect based on the establishment of a predetermined condition when the main display device 8 as the first effect means executes the first effect. of.
Therefore, it is possible to diversify game contents and improve the interest of the game.

As the predetermined condition, when the chance-up effect is executed on the main display 8, a distribution lottery is performed to determine whether or not the chance-up effect is to be executed on the sub-display 17 with a predetermined probability (for example, 50%). Then, winning the distribution lottery may be regarded as establishment of the predetermined condition.
Further, when the chance-up effect is executed on the main display 8, the sub-display 17 may also execute the chance-up effect if the predetermined condition is met when the AT state is won.

Also, the first effect and the second effect may be effects other than those executed during the chance-up effect. , the main display 8 and the sub-display 17 may be provided with a suggestive effect capable of displaying a plurality of suggestive images as setting suggestive information capable of suggesting the probability set value in the probability setting device 14 .
That is, the probability setting device 14 is provided as setting means capable of setting the probability that the decision result of whether or not to give the privilege becomes a specific decision result according to an external operation, and the sub-display device 17 as the second effect means As the second effect, a suggesting effect suggesting a set value by the setting means may be executed.

If players other than the player playing the slot machine 1 can see the suggestive performance, important information will be disclosed to players other than the players who are not actually playing the game. However, by configuring as described above, the player himself/herself can see the suggestive performance without being known to other players. Therefore, it is possible to execute the suggestive effect without giving the player a feeling of dissatisfaction.
Further, when the first effect and the second effect are suggestive effects, the suggestive image displayed on the sub-display 17 is more reliable than the suggestive image displayed on the main display 8. An image with a high probability setting value, that is, an image from which the probability setting value can be easily guessed may be displayed.
By doing so, it becomes possible to provide more important information only to the players who are playing the slot machine 1 .
The slot machine 1 in the second embodiment is configured as described above.

[Modification 1 of Second Embodiment]
Next, Modification 1 of the second embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 14 to 16. FIG.
In Modified Example 1 of the second embodiment, the configuration and arrangement position of the sub-display 17 as the second rendering means and the configuration of the rendering button 2d as the operating means are different from those of the second embodiment. However, other configurations (main display 8, reels 4, etc.) and game progress control are the same.

As shown in FIG. 14, in the slot machine 1 according to Modified Example 1 of the second embodiment, instead of the sub-display 17 in the second embodiment described above, a first sub-display 40a is used as second rendering means. A second sub-display 40b is provided.
That is, in Modification 1 of the second embodiment, the second effect can be executed by the two displays, ie, the first sub-display 40a and the second sub-display 40b.
Although two indicators are provided as the second rendering means, three or more indicators may be provided.

In addition, in Modification 1 of the second embodiment, the shape of the operation portion of the effect button 2d disposed on the upper surface of the stepped portion projecting downward from the front panel 19 is as shown in FIG. 14(a). , is formed in a rectangular shape.
The first sub-display 40a is arranged facing the surface of the operating portion of the effect button 2d, and the second sub-display 40b is adjacent to the side (left side) of the effect button 2d. It is arranged on the upper surface of the stepped portion.
Therefore, the first sub-display 40a and the second sub-display 40b are arranged with their screens facing upward, and the game being played on the slot machine 1 is displayed in the same manner as in the above-described second embodiment. Information on the screen is difficult for other players to recognize.

Incidentally, FIG. 14(a) shows a non-operating state in which the production button 2d is not operated. It is intended to maintain the state of protruding to the side.
Therefore, in the non-operating state of the effect button 2d, the screen of the first sub-display 40a is the operating part, while the screen of the second sub-display 40b is flush with the top surface of the stepped portion. The first sub-display unit 40a is arranged so as to be shifted upward by a predetermined distance corresponding to the upward protrusion of the first sub-display unit 40a.

Next, FIG. 14(b) shows an operation state in which the production button 2d is operated. The predetermined distance of the upward protrusion of the portion is eliminated, and both the screens of the first sub-display 40a and the second sub-display 40b are converted into a flush state.
Also, the dimensions of the screens of the first sub-display 40a and the second sub-display 40b are set to be the same. The vertical position of the screen of the display 40b becomes substantially the same, and the first sub-display 40a and the second sub-display 40b form one screen.
In addition, in the operation state of the effect button 2d, the peripheral members of the display are configured so that the first sub-display 40a and the second sub-display 40b are closer to each other, or the first sub-display 40a and the second sub-display It is preferable to dispose the two sub-displays 40b themselves.

Next, FIG. 15 shows the first sub-display 40a and the second sub-display which are executed under the control of the sub-controller 20 based on the control information from the main controller 10 in the modification 1 of the second embodiment. The image rendering in 40b will be described.
FIG. 15 is a top view of the first sub-display 40a (effect button 2d) and the second sub-display 40b. It shows the image effects on the first sub-display 40a and the second sub-display 40b when the button effect (chance up effect) is executed during the continuous effect executed in .
It should be noted that in FIG. 15, after a predetermined game (for example, the second game) during the continuous effect is finished, the operation image 21 is displayed on the main display 8 and the button effect is executed on the first sub-display. 40a and only the effect images on the second sub-display 40b are shown. Therefore, the image rendering on the main display 8 until the button rendering is executed is the same as the example shown in FIG. 13, and is omitted here.

First, when a game in which a button effect is executed during continuous effects (for example, a second game) is started, a continuous effect image 23 (see FIG. 13) and an operation image 21 (see FIG. 13) are displayed on the main display 8. ) is displayed, and the chance-up effect accompanied by the button effect is started.
At this time, as shown in FIG. 15(a), a first chance-up composition image 41a composed of character information of "strong" is displayed in substantially the center of the screen of the second sub-display 40b.
On the other hand, the main portion of the screen of the first sub-display 40a displays an initial image 42 capable of notifying the start of the button effect.
The initial image 42 is, for example, an image simulating fog that is displayed in a wide range of the screen to give the player a feeling that some kind of image will appear after this.

Also, FIG. 15(a) shows when the effect button 2d is not operated, that is, when the first sub-display 40a maintains the normal position, so the first sub-display is displayed from the player's eye level. When the device 40a and the second sub-display 40b are viewed from above, as shown in the figure, the first sub-display 40a (screen) installed above the production button 2d is closer to the second sub-display 40b than the second sub-display 40b. However, the operating portion of the effect button 2d protrudes upward by a predetermined distance, which causes a difference in perspective and is visually recognized as slightly larger.

Next, FIGS. 15(b) and (c) show the image effects of the first sub-display 40a and the second sub-display 40b when the effect button 2d is operated.
When the effect button 2d is operated, the first chance up composition image 41a on the second sub-display 40b is maintained as it is, the initial image 42 on the first sub-display 40a is erased, and predetermined characters are replaced. Information is displayed.
Although the first chance-up composition image 41a is displayed on the second sub-display 40b when the button effect is started, the first chance-up composition image 41a is displayed on the second sub-display 40b when the effect button 2d is operated. may be displayed.

In Modified Example 1 of the second embodiment, when the effect button 2d is operated, the sub control device 20 displays predetermined characters as the second effect on the first sub-display 40a and the second sub-display 40b. At this time, the character information displayed on both the first sub-display device 40a and the second sub-display device 40b is displayed. It is assumed that a piece of synthesized character information is formed by synthesizing.

Further, when the sub control device 20 executes the chance-up effect, the character information to appear and display on the main display device 8 is "Chance" and "Gekiatsu" at the same probability as in the second embodiment. character information is selected and controlled according to the presence or absence of winning in the AT state.
On the other hand, when executing the chance-up effect, the sub-controller 20 can display a plurality of types of the composite character information to be displayed on the first sub-display 40a and the second sub-display 40b. With a selection probability of .
In addition, the selection probability that any of the synthesized character information is displayed on the first sub-display 40a and the second sub-display 40b is, for example, 10% of the probability of "Extreme The synthesized character information of "Sam" is selected, and the synthesized character information of "Gekiatsu" is selected with a probability of 90%. On the other hand, if the AT state is not won, the synthetic character information of "Geki Sam" will be selected with a probability of 90%, and the synthetic character information of "Geki Atsu" will be selected with a probability of 10%. It has become.

Therefore, as shown in FIG. 15(b), by displaying the second chance-up composition image 41b composed of the character information of "hot" on the first sub-display 40a, the synthetic character information of "hot" is displayed. When it is formed, the possibility (reliability) of winning the AT state becomes higher than when "Extremely Hot" is displayed on the main display 8, as shown in FIG. 15(c). When the third chance-up composition image 41c composed of the character information of "Sam" is displayed on the first sub-display 40a, and the synthesized character information of "Super Sam" is formed, the AT state is won. The possibility (reliability) of not doing so is higher than when "chance" is displayed on the main display 8.

Further, in the sub-controller 20, the character information displayed on the first sub-display 40a and the second sub-display 40b are displayed in the same size. As shown, when the operation portion of the effect button 2d is pressed and the operation portion is displaced from the normal position to the operation position, the vertical difference between the screens of the first sub-display 40a and the second sub-display 40b disappears. , the difference in perspective from the perspective of the player disappears, and at that point, both pieces of character information of the same size are arranged side by side to complete the combined character information.
In other words, when the player physically displaces the operating portion of the effect button 2d, the recognition (identification) of the character information is enhanced, and the chance-up effect that gives the player a sensory change is completed. of.
Also, as in the second embodiment described above, the first sub-display 40a and the second sub-display 40b are configured to make it difficult for other players to recognize displayed information. The character information with enhanced identifiability is displayed only to the players who are playing the slot machine 1 .

Next, FIG. 15(d) shows an effect image when the player returns the effect button 2d to the non-operating state during execution of the chance-up effect.
As shown in FIG. 15(d), when the pressing operation of the operating portion of the production button 2d is released and the operating portion returns from the operating position to the normal position, the first sub-display 40a and the second sub-display 40b are displayed. The screen returns to a position where there is a vertical difference that causes a perspective difference from the player, and the character information of the first sub-display 40a (second chance up composition image 41b, third chance up composition image 41c) is erased and the initial image 42 is restored and displayed again.
Therefore, when the player physically returns the operation portion of the effect button 2d, the chance-up effect that gives the player a sensory change is converted into an incomplete state.

In this state, when the effect button 2d is operated again, the second chance-up composition image 41b or the third chance-up composition image 41c appears and displayed on the first sub-display 40a again. 2 effect is executed and one of the images is displayed.
In addition, for example, until a predetermined end condition such as the start of the next game is satisfied, the second effect is repeatedly stopped depending on the change between the operation state and the non-operation state of the effect button 2d. Execution may be repeated.
Therefore, even after returning the effect button 2d to the non-operating state, the second effect can be executed according to the intention of the player, and there is no problem even if the second effect is forgotten. For example, in the case of the second effect with a high degree of expectation, it is possible to execute the second effect many times, thereby enhancing the player's sense of satisfaction.

As described above, in Modification 1 of the second embodiment, the first sub-display device 40a and the second sub-display device 40b as the second effect means are displayed when the player presses the operation part of the operation means (effect button 2d). In accordance with the displacement from the normal position to the operating position, the second effect can be executed so that the player's recognizability of the second effect (chance-up effect) increases.
Therefore, according to the change in the state of the operating means when actually operated by the player, the performance effect of the second performance is produced, and the performance is executed so that the notification can be performed novelly and accurately. is possible.
In addition, since it is possible to increase the recognizability of the second effect according to the intention of the player who is playing the slot machine 1, only the player concerned can play the game without being known by other players. Therefore, it is possible to execute a performance that can be enjoyed by.

Also, the first sub-display 40a and the second sub-display 40b as the second effect means are used by the player to press the operating portion of the operation means (the effect button 2d) during execution of the second effect (chance up effect). from the operating position to the normal position, the second effect can be executed so that the player's recognizability of the second effect is lowered.
Therefore, it is possible to increase or decrease the recognizability of the second effect according to the player's own intention while playing the slot machine 1, so that the operation of the operating means and the second effect can be more easily recognized. Since it is possible to convey the relationship of recognizability to the player, it is possible to execute novel and highly interesting performances that have not existed in the past.
Also, in the event that the player does not want other players to know the details of the second effect, the operating means may be restored even during the execution of the second effect, so that only the player concerned is allowed to do so. Therefore, it becomes possible to execute a performance that can be enjoyed.
As described above, the slot machine 1 in Modification 1 of the second embodiment is configured.

[Modification 2 of Second Embodiment]
Next, Modification 2 of the second embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG.
In Modification 2 of the second embodiment, the second effect executed by the first sub-display 40a and the second sub-display 40b as the second effect means is different from that in Modification 1 described above. , and other configurations are the same as those of Modification 1 of the second embodiment.

First, when a game in which a button effect is executed during continuous effects (for example, a second game) is started, a continuous effect image 23 (see FIG. 13) and an operation image 21 (see FIG. 13) are displayed on the main display 8. ) is displayed, and the chance-up effect accompanied by the button effect is started.
At this time, as shown in FIG. 16(a), the area at the right end of the screen of the second sub-display 40b consists of an arc-shaped image in which the left halves of two circles with different sizes (radii) are left. A first arc image 44 is displayed.
On the other hand, a second arc image 45 consisting of an arc-shaped image in which the right halves of two circles of different sizes (radii) are left is also displayed in the left end area of the screen of the first sub-display 40a.

Also, FIG. 16(a) shows the state when the effect button 2d is not operated, that is, when the first sub-display 40a maintains the normal position, so the first sub-display is displayed from the player's line of sight. When the device 40a and the second sub-display 40b are viewed from above, as shown in the figure, the second sub-display 40a displayed on the first sub-display 40a installed above the production button 2d rather than the second sub-display 40b The two-arc image 45 has a perspective difference corresponding to the portion of the operating portion of the effect button 2d protruding upward by a predetermined distance, and is visually recognized as being slightly larger.

Next, FIGS. 16(b) and (c) show the image effects of the first sub-display 40a and the second sub-display 40b when the effect button 2d is operated.
When the effect button 2d is operated, the sub control device 20, like the second embodiment described above, sets the character information "chance" and "extremely hot" with a predetermined probability to the presence or absence of winning in the AT state. Accordingly, the main display 8 is selectively displayed.

On the other hand, the sub control device 20, as the second arc image 45 to be displayed on the first sub-display 40a during the chance up effect, has an arc image having the same radius as the arc image in the first arc image 44 and the first arc An arc image having a radius different from that of the image 44 can be displayed, and one of the arc images is displayed with a predetermined selection probability.
In addition, the selection probability that any arc image is displayed on the first sub-display 40a is, for example, 10% of the arc image in the first arc image 44 when the AT state is won. Arc images with different radii are selected, and there is a 90% probability that an arc image with the same radius as the arc image in the first arc image 44 is selected. On the other hand, when the AT state is not won, an arc image having a radius different from that of the arc image in the first arc image 44 is selected with a probability of 90%, and the first arc image 44 is selected with a probability of 10%. An arc image with the same radius as the arc image in is selected.

Therefore, as shown in FIG. 16(b), by displaying a second arc image 45 having the same radius as the arc image in the first arc image 44 on the first sub display 40a, the second arc image 45 is displayed. When the arc image (left half) in the first arc image 44 and the arc image (right half) in the second arc image 45 match to complete a double circular image with different sizes, the AT state is established. The possibility (reliability) of winning the lottery is higher than in the case where the main display 8 displays "Extremely Hot".
On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 16(c), a second arc image 45 having a radius different from that of the first arc image 44 is displayed on the first sub-display 40a. When the arc image (left half) in the first arc image 44 and the arc image (right half) in the second arc image 45 do not match and the double circular images with different sizes are incomplete. , the possibility (reliability) of not winning the AT state is higher than when "Chance" is displayed on the main display 8 .

That is, when the operation portion of the effect button 2d is not operated, the difference in the vertical direction of the screens of the first sub-display 40a and the second sub-display 40b causes a difference in perspective from the player's point of view. Regardless of which arc image is displayed on the sub-display 40a, the circular image will be visually recognized as incomplete. However, as shown in FIGS. When the operation part of the button 2d is pressed and the operation part is displaced from the normal position to the operation position, the vertical difference between the screens of the first sub-display device 40a and the second sub-display device 40b disappears. 16(b) is completed, or the circular image as shown in FIG. 16(c) is an incomplete image. will be visible.
In other words, when the player actually physically displaces the operating portion of the production button 2d, the recognition (distinguishability) of whether the circular image is completed or not completed is enhanced, and the player can feel it. A chance-up production that gives a great change will be executed.
Also, as in the second embodiment described above, the first sub-display 40a and the second sub-display 40b are configured to make it difficult for other players to recognize displayed information. The circular image with enhanced distinguishability is displayed only to the player who is playing the slot machine 1 .

Next, FIGS. 16(d) and (e) show the display of the first sub-display 40a and the second sub-display 40b after a predetermined period of time has elapsed from the time when the effect button 2d was operated.
As shown in FIG. 16(d), when the arc image (left half) in the first arc image 44 and the arc image (right half) in the second arc image 45 match, the second sub-display 40b is displayed. The first arc image 44 displayed on the first sub-display unit 40a is erased, the character information "strong" is displayed, and the second arc image 45 displayed on the first sub-display 40a is erased, and "hot" is displayed. " is displayed, and the character information "Super hot" is synthesized and displayed by the first sub-display 40a and the second sub-display 40b.
On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 16E, when the arc image (left half) in the first arc image 44 and the arc image (right half) in the second arc image 45 do not match, the second The first arc image 44 displayed on the sub-display 40b is erased, the character information "cha" is displayed, and the second arc image 45 displayed on the first sub-display 40a is erased. At the same time, the character information "chance" is displayed, and the character information "chance" is synthesized and displayed by the first sub-display 40a and the second sub-display 40b.

As described above, in the modification 2 of the second embodiment, the first sub-display 40a and the second sub-display 40b as the second effect means are displayed when the player presses the operation part of the operation means (the effect button 2d). In response to the displacement from the normal position to the operating position, the second effect can be executed so that the player's recognition of the second effect (chance-up effect) is enhanced. It is possible to obtain the same effect as in Example 1.
Further, in the modification 2, the step in the vertical direction of the first sub-display device 40a and the second sub-display device 40b that occurs when the operation portion of the effect button 2d is operated is utilized to recognize the second effect. Since it is designed to change the nature, it is possible to execute novel and highly interesting performances that have not existed in the past.

Note that, in Modification 2 of the second embodiment, the player's ability to recognize the second effect is changed depending on whether or not the circular image is completed by the first arc image 44 and the second arc image 45. However, the second effect may be executed by displaying another image.
For example, left and right parts of a predetermined character can be displayed on each of the first sub-display 40a and the second sub-display 40b, and part of the character on the first sub-display 40a can be displayed in different sizes. When the image is made displayable and the effect button 2d is operated, the partial images displayed on the first sub-display 40a and the second sub-display 40b match and the character image is completed. Instead, the second effect may be executed so as to form a case where the character image is incomplete.
In addition to matching the sizes of the images, the second rendering may be executed by matching or mismatching the color schemes of the images displayed on the first sub-display 40a and the second sub-display 40b. good.

Also, both or one of the first effect means and the second effect means in the second embodiment may be constituted by a display device other than a display for displaying an image as long as it executes the effect. Vibration means for transmitting vibration to the player by vibrating the machine 1 or the effect button 2d based on the action of the electric drive source, or a fan or the like is provided to blow wind to the player based on the action of the electric drive source. It may be constituted by means for blowing air, etc., or a display device may be combined with these means to execute an effect.
As described above, the slot machine 1 in Modification 2 of the second embodiment is configured.

As described above, in the present invention, it is determined whether or not to grant a privilege (for example, AT state) in response to the execution of the game. In a gaming machine (slot machine 1) configured to execute effects, first effect means (main display device 8) for executing a first effect as the effect, and operation means (effect button 2d) operable by the player. ), and second effect means (sub display 17, first sub display 40a, second sub display 17, first sub display 40a, second sub and a display 40b), wherein the second effect means can execute the second effect in relation to the operation of the operation means, and the game is played on the gaming machine rather than the first effect. The configuration is such that a player other than the player who plays the game can execute the second performance with difficulty in recognizing it.

Here, the privilege may be any one such as an AT state, a CZ state, a pseudo-bonus state, etc., as long as the player is advantageous.

In addition, the first and second effect means may be display means for displaying a plurality of information such as a liquid crystal display, an LED display, an EL display, etc., or display means that enhances the expectation for the awarding of benefits. It may be other than the means.
In addition, the first and second effects are effects executed in relation to granting of a privilege, and include a chance-up effect, a button effect, an AT state precursor effect (fake precursor effect), and a CZ state precursor effect (fake precursor effect). Production), continuous production, generation production, etc. are exemplified.
In addition, recognition difficulty may be a state in which other players' visual recognition of the performance is lower than that of the player playing in the game machine, or a state in which other players' perceptual recognition is lower. .

Therefore, the player can enjoy the second effect executed by the second effect means by himself/herself without being seen by other players.
In addition, since the second effect can be executed in relation to the operation of the operating means, the second effect is not executed at a timing unintended by the player, which is effective and reliable for the player. It is possible to provide the second effect to the game, and it is possible to enhance the interest of the game and the player's expectation.
Furthermore, since the second effect means is arranged in the vicinity of the operation means, the second effect is executed in the vicinity of the hand of the player who has operated the operation means, which makes the player more effective. Therefore, it is possible to provide the second performance effectively and reliably.

Further, the second effect means is configured to be capable of executing the second effect in relation to the execution of the operation effect (button effect) prompting the operation of the operation means by the first effect means. .
Therefore, the second effect is executed along with the operation effect, and the second effect that can be seen only by the player playing the game machine can be executed in a more interesting manner. Become.

Further, the second effect means is configured to be capable of executing the second effect based on establishment of a predetermined condition when the first effect means executes the first effect.
Therefore, it is possible to diversify game contents and improve the interest of the game.

In addition, the second effect means is configured to increase the player's recognizability of the second effect in response to the player displacing the operation portion of the operation means from the normal position to the operation position. As a configuration that can execute the production of 2.
Therefore, according to the change in the state of the operating means when actually operated by the player, the performance effect of the second performance is produced, and the performance is executed so that the notification can be performed novelly and accurately. becomes possible.
In addition, since it is possible to increase the recognizability of the second effect according to the intention of the player who is playing with the gaming machine, only the player can recognize the second effect without being known by other players. It becomes possible to execute a production that can be enjoyed.

Further, the second effect means performs the second effect in response to the player returning and displacing the operating portion of the operation means from the operating position to the normal position during execution of the second effect. In order to reduce the player's recognizability of , the second effect is configured to be executable.
Therefore, it is possible to increase or decrease the recognizability of the second effect according to the player's own intention while playing the game machine, and the operation of the operating means and the recognition of the second effect are improved. Since it is possible to convey the sexual relationship to the player, it is possible to execute novel and highly interesting performances that have not existed in the past.
In addition, in the event that the player does not want other players to know the details of the second effect, the operating means may be restored even during the execution of the second effect, so that only the player concerned can do so. It becomes possible to execute a production that can be enjoyed.

Further, setting means (probability setting device 14) capable of setting a probability that a determination result of whether or not to give the privilege becomes a specific determination result according to an external operation is provided, and the second effect means As the effect of 2, a suggestive effect suggesting the set value by the setting means can be executed.
Therefore, important information can be provided only to the player without any problem.
That is, if players other than players who are playing games on the gaming machine are allowed to see the suggestive effect, important information will be disclosed to players other than players who are not actually playing the game. Although the player may feel dissatisfied and the game parlor side may be disadvantaged, the present invention enables the player to see the suggestive performance only by himself/herself without being known to other players. , it becomes possible to execute the suggestive effect without giving the player a feeling of dissatisfaction.

On the other hand, Patent Literature 1 discloses a game machine in which a button effect is executed by operating a effect button on a display device.
However, in the conventional game machine, the button effect is simply executed on the display device, and the game becomes monotonous and does not enhance 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 conventional gaming machines should improve.

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

In the above-described embodiment, the type of AT state is such that it ends when the number of remaining games in the AT state is exhausted. It may be of a continuous type.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the operation images for prompting the operation of the operation means are always displayed in the same size, but the operation images may be displayed in different sizes. Further, the size of the operation image may be changed according to the degree of expectation of the portent effect or the continuous effect.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the effect button 2d and the upper effect button 2f are provided as operation means operated by the player. In addition to providing a touch sensor that can be touched, it is possible to display a touch image (operation image) that prompts the position to be touched on the screen. A predetermined image effect may be displayed on the corresponding display upon receiving the request.

Further, the effect button 2d or the upper effect button 2f may incorporate a vibrating means for vibrating by the operation of a motor or the like, and the vibrating means may be operated when the player operates. At this time, it is preferable to operate the vibration means, for example, when an effect with a relatively high degree of expectation is displayed. By doing so, it is possible to further heighten the player's sense of expectation.

In addition, a vibrating means for vibrating the front door 1a by operating a motor, a speaker, or the like is provided in the front door 1a, and when an effect with a relatively high degree of expectation is displayed, the vibrating means is operated to play the game. You may make it raise a person's sense of expectation.
Further, a blowing means for blowing air toward the player is provided on the front door 1a, and the blowing means is operated when a performance with a relatively high degree of expectation is displayed, thereby heightening the expectation of the player. You may do so.
Also, vibrating means or blowing means may be provided in place of all or part of each display, and the vibrating means or blowing means may be configured as the first or second effect means.

A detection sensor (for example, an infrared sensor) capable of detecting that the player's hand has approached the production button 2d or the upper production button 2f is provided, and a detection signal of the detection sensor is detected while the button production is being executed. , the operation image may be changed from a normal shape to a large shape. In this way, the operation image changes immediately before the performance button 2d or the upper performance button 2f is pressed, so that a novel performance that has never existed before is possible.

In addition, as the display means, a display other than the main display 8 and the sub-display 17 may be separately provided, and each display means may be selectable as a place where continuous effects, winning effects, etc. are executed.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the main controller 10 operates as various means such as the lottery means (determining means), but the sub-controller 20 performs some or all of them, and the sub-controller 20 performs various operations. It can also act as a tool.
Conversely, the main controller 10 can perform some or all of the operations performed by the sub controller 20, and the main controller 10 can operate as various means.

Also, although the present invention is applied to slot machines, it can also be applied to other game machines such as pachinko (for example, ball slots).
In addition, the present invention can also be applied to a so-called enclosed game machine that can execute a game using pseudo game media in a data format without using actual game media such as medals and game balls.

1: Slot machine 2d: Effect button 2f: Upper effect button 4: Reel 8: Main display 10: Main controller 17: Sub-display 20: Sub-controller 30: Display installation part

Claims (3)

A gaming machine that determines whether or not to grant a privilege in response to the execution of a game, and executes an effect in relation to the determination result of whether or not to grant the privilege,
a first effect means capable of executing a first effect as the effect;
a second effect means capable of executing a second effect as the effect that is more difficult for a player other than a player playing on the gaming machine to recognize than the first effect;
with
In certain circumstances,
The first effect can be executed by a specific effect mode among a plurality of effect modes,
A gaming machine characterized in that the second effect can be executed by an effect with a higher degree of reliability as to whether or not the privilege is granted than the specific effect mode in the first effect. a specific operating means that can be operated by a player;
a notification means capable of executing an operation notification prompting an operation to the specific operation means;
with
The second effect means is provided at a position closer to the specific operation means than the first effect means,
The predetermined situation is a situation in which an operation effect is executed with an operation to the specific operation means,
2. The method according to claim 1, wherein the operation notification can be executed in a specific mode among a plurality of notification modes in relation to the execution of the operation presentation that accompanies the operation of the specific operation means. game machine. The second rendering means includes vibration means
3. The game machine according to claim 1 or 2, characterized by:

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