JP2023003312A - game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a novel and interesting game machine.SOLUTION: The game machine comprises: performance game state control means which, in association with a result of determination by bestowal determination means which determines whether to vest a privilege, is capable of controlling a performance game state relating to a performance into a specific performance game state; specific performance control means which, in association with the performance game state being controlled in the specific performance game state, is capable of executing a specific performance of a plurality of games as the performance; operation means which can be operated by a player; and operation performance control means which, on the basis of the operation of the operation means, is capable of executing an operation performance related to the performance game state. The operation performance control means comprises specific operation performance control means which, on the basis of the operation of the operation means in a predetermined game in which the specific performance is executed, is capable of executing a specific operation performance allowing the player to recognize information related to the specific performance game state.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 18

Description

The present invention relates to gaming machines.

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, a pachinko game machine is provided with a variable 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. machine is known. In addition, a plurality of reels are provided, a variable display is started on the plurality of reels based on the player's start operation, and the game is executed by stopping the plurality of reels based on the player's stop operation, and the game is executed. A slot machine is known in which a specific game state is generated in relation to .
In addition, among recent slot machines, there is also known a machine in which the expectation for the occurrence of the specific game state is heightened by controlling a predetermined period before the occurrence of the specific game state to be in a premonitory state (Patent Document 1).

Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2018-072265

However, conventional game machines have room for improvement.

In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, the gaming machine of the present invention comprises grant determination means for determining whether or not to grant a privilege in relation to execution of a game, and executes an effect based on the determination result of the grant determination means. In the gaming machine that enables, in relation to the determination result by the grant determination means, an effect game state control means that can control the effect game state related to the effect to a specific effect game state, and the effect game state is the specific effect In relation to being controlled in the game state, specific effect control means capable of executing a specific effect over a plurality of games as the effect, an operation means operable by the player, and based on the operation of the operation means , and an operation effect control means capable of executing an operation effect related to the effect game state, wherein the operation effect control means is based on the operation of the operation means in a predetermined game in which the specific effect is executed, The configuration includes specific operation effect control means capable of executing a specific operation effect that allows the player to recognize information related to the specific effect game state.

1 is a schematic front view showing the appearance of a game machine; FIG. It is a block diagram which shows the control structure of a game machine. It is a diagram for explaining the flow of the game related to the bonus state and the RT state in the gaming machine. It is a figure for demonstrating the flow of the game regarding the game state in a gaming machine. FIG. 10 is a chart showing a lottery table used in the award of a combination and the lottery of a combination in the main control device; FIG. It is a chart for demonstrating slide LV. FIG. 10 is a chart showing a lottery table used for determining the timing of generating a winning effect when a rare combination is won in the sub control device; FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining the winning effect on the main display and the state of the reels when a rare combination is won; FIG. 10 is a chart showing a lottery table used when determining the timing for generating a lock effect in a game in which a bonus combination can be won in the main control device; FIG. FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining the freeze effect on the main display and the state of the reels; FIG. 10 is a diagram showing a lottery table used when determining the occurrence of an AT challenge game in the main controller; FIG. FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining an AT challenge effect on the main display; 4 is a chart showing a lottery table used when determining the occurrence of a precursory state in a main controller; FIG. 10 is a chart showing a lottery table used when determining the number of precursor games in the precursor state in the main controller; FIG. It is a chart showing a lottery table used when determining the occurrence and type of individual effects in the sub control device. FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining the types of individual effects on the main display; It is a chart which shows the lottery table used when determining the generation|occurrence|production of an omen effect in a sub-control device, and a kind. FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining an omen effect on the main display; It is a chart showing a lottery table used when determining the number of games of continuous effect in the main control device. It is a chart showing a lottery table used when determining the type of continuous effect in the sub-controller. FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining types of continuous effects on the main display; It is a chart showing a lottery table used when performing a special lottery during continuous performance in the main control device. FIG. 10 is a diagram showing a lottery table used when adding the number of games in the AT state in the main controller; FIG. FIG. 10 is a chart showing a lottery table used when determining the transition to the AT state during the bonus state in the main controller and the addition of the number of games in the AT state; FIG. FIG. 10 is a chart for explaining the number of payouts and the number of AT state remaining games when ending the advantageous section in the big bonus state in the ED state; FIG. FIG. 11 is a chart for explaining the number of payouts and the number of AT state games at the start of an advantageous interval when the AT state is restarted after the end of the big bonus state in the ED state; FIG. 10 is a chart for explaining the number of payouts and the number of AT state remaining games when ending the advantageous section in the regular bonus state in the ED state; FIG. FIG. 10 is a chart for explaining the number of payouts and the number of AT state games at the start of the advantageous interval when the AT state is restarted after the end of the regular bonus state in the ED state; FIG. 10 is a chart for explaining game transitions during the big bonus state when the big bonus state occurs during the ED state; FIG. FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining the types of effects on the main display when a big bonus state occurs during the ED state;

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
Here, a slot machine as a suitable example of the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention will be described.

First, the overall configuration of the slot machine 1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 and 2. 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 embodiment by appropriately reading and executing various programs and the like stored in each storage unit.

[Schematic front view showing appearance of gaming machine]
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 side.

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 (effect images) as will be described later, and constitutes display 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.

On the right side of the main display 8, an upper effect button 2f is provided as an example of 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 sub-display 17 is arranged on the right side of the display window 6 (reel 4) on the front panel 19 .
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 (effect images) as will be described later, and constitutes display means.
Also, the sub-display 17 has a smaller display area than the main display 8, but is arranged at a position closer to the reel 4 than the main display 8, so that the rotation and stop state of the reel 4 can be seen. However, it is easy to visually recognize the displayed image.
The sub-display 17 may be provided on the left side of the display window 6 (reel 4). Also, the sub-display 17 may be configured by a touch-panel type display.

A stepped portion protruding forward is formed below the front panel 19, and a medal slot 2, a bet button 2a, and an effect button 2d are arranged on the upper surface of the stepped portion.
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 exemplified as the operation means is a push 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 sub-controlled as operation information of the effect button 2d. Output to device 20 . 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. The effect button 2d is arranged at a position closer to the reel 4 than the upper effect button 2f.

A start lever 3, a return button 2c, and a stop button 5 exemplified as a stop operation means 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.

[Block diagram showing control configuration of game machine in embodiment]
FIG. 2 shows a block diagram of a control system in the slot machine 1 according to the embodiment.
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), an external output terminal 18, a medal payout device 7, a drum unit 4d, and an advantageous section. It is connected to the lamp 13 by a communication cable, and each device can be controlled. Further, the main controller 10 is provided with a storage section (storage means) and a control section.

The probability setting device 14 as a setting means can change the setting of the degree of advantage for the player in multiple stages by changing the probability of winning in a specific game state (eg, bonus state) in multiple stages (eg, 6 stages). Based on the probability setting operation in the probability setting device 14, the main control device 10 sets the winning probability of the specific game state to one of a plurality of probability values with different probability. conduct.
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, setting 1 is the most unfavorable setting for the player (setting with the lowest degree of advantage), the larger the number, the more advantageous the player is, and setting 6 is the most favorable setting for the player (the setting with the highest degree of advantage). It has become.

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
Also, by changing the AT state transition probability according to the set value in the probability setting device 14, the player's advantage may be changed in a plurality of stages.
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 external output terminal 18 outputs information related to the game played in the slot machine 1 to a management device (not shown) or a calling device (not shown) installed in the game arcade. number, number of inserted medals, number of paid out medals, number of occurrences of game states advantageous to the player (for example, bonus state, AT state, which will be described later), transition periods, etc. It outputs by control.

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, the bonus state transition lottery processing and the continuation lottery processing during the AT state, which will be described later. , perform additional lottery processing, etc. during the AT state.

That is, the main controller 10 is provided with grant determination means (lottery means) for determining (lottery) whether or not to grant benefits such as small wins, bonus status, AT status, etc. in relation to the execution of the game. of.
In addition, the lottery pattern using random numbers may be any pattern other than the pattern described above, and the role lottery is performed based on the random numbers generated by software, and the bonus state or AT state transition lottery is performed based on the random numbers generated by the random number generator. 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 control device 20 stores various information such as a program related to effects, effect image data, sound 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, and the like are controlled to output an effect image indicating the transition of the game state, output sound effects, and produce a lamp effect.

Further, the sub control device 20 can control the switching timing of each effect based on the signal from the effect button 2d.
Either one or both of the main control device 10 and the sub control device 20, in the present invention, first specific game state control means, second specific game state control means, third specific game state control means, section control means , advantageous section limiting means, specific advantageous section limiting means, special first specific game state generating means, previous stage determination means, grant determination means, effect game state control means, specific effect control means, operation effect control means, specific operation effect control Means and individual production 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 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. An internal lottery process for determining in advance a lottery result of the current game with respect to a plurality of winnings (including loss) such as a replay winning combination, a small winning combination, and a bonus combination, and the transition of the AT state is executed before the reels 4 are stopped.
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 patterns (replay, bell, watermelon, cherry, BAR, 7) are displayed in a predetermined arrangement on the peripheral surface of each reel 4a to 4c. , and after the rotation speed is gradually increased from a stopped 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 stop control of each reel 4a to 4c, a pull-in range is set for each, and a predetermined number (for example, 4) of symbols in the reverse rotation direction (upward direction) from the symbol at the time when the stop operation is performed. It becomes possible to draw in, and only one of the symbols in this drawing range can be stopped on the effective line.

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 the combination of symbols stopped on the middle winning line connecting the middle symbols of each reel 4 in the display window 6 .

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, bell, 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 a combination of corresponding symbols is "watermelon, watermelon, watermelon".
The cherry combination is a small combination (rare combination) in which the combination of corresponding symbols is "Cherry ANY ANY".

The replay combination is a combination of corresponding symbols of "replay, replay, replay".
Since each symbol constituting the bell combination and the replay combination is arranged within the pull-in range on all the reels 4a to 4c, the bell combination and the replay combination are small combinations that do not require a so-called eye-pushing operation. .
On the other hand, since the symbols forming the symbol combinations corresponding to the watermelon and cherry hands are not arranged within the pull-in range on all or some of the reels 4a to 4c, the watermelon and cherry hands require a spot pressing operation. It is a small role. Also, the watermelon combination and the cherry combination are set as so-called rare combinations that have a relatively low winning probability in the internal lottery process.

Further, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, it is possible to win a big bonus combination and a regular bonus combination as a bonus combination in addition to the small combination described above.
The big bonus combination is a combination that shifts the game state to a big bonus state as a second specific game state to be described later by winning a prize, and when the big bonus combination is won, a predetermined symbol combination (for example, "7. The reels 4 are controlled to stop so as to allow 7.7"), and when a predetermined symbol combination stops on the effective line and a big bonus combination is won, the game state shifts to a big bonus state. Become.

The regular bonus hand is a hand that shifts the game state to a regular bonus state as a second specific game state, which will be described later, by winning a prize. The reels 4 are controlled to be stopped so as to allow a BAR BAR"), and when a predetermined combination of symbols stops on the effective line and a regular bonus combination is won, the game state shifts to a regular bonus state. Become.
It should be noted that, unlike the winning of other combinations, no game value such as the payout of medals is given when the bonus combination is won, and the right to win the bonus combination is maintained until the bonus combination is won.

In addition, the main control device 10 and the sub-control device 20 can generate AT (assist time) as a game state related to the push-order bell combination. 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, it is possible for the player to easily obtain medals by the generation of AT, which is controlled during the AT state, which will be described later.

Based on the combinations of symbols as described above, winning of a small combination, a replay combination, and a bonus combination is determined (determining means), and as a result of the determination, the combination of symbols is the combination of symbols corresponding to each of the above. Sometimes, a winning is established, and a game value is given according to the establishment of each winning.
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), if the combination of the corresponding symbols is stop-displayed and the bell combination wins, 10 medals are paid out.
Further, when the pressing order bell role is won, when the stop buttons 5a to 5c are operated in a pressing order (five pressing orders) other than the specific pressing order, the pressing order dropout is derived, and one medal is awarded. be 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 symbol combination corresponding to the watermelon combination is stopped and displayed and the watermelon combination wins, 10 medals are paid out.
Further, when the combination of symbols corresponding to the cherry combination is stopped and displayed and the cherry combination wins, 10 medals are 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.

In addition, when the combination of symbols corresponding to the replay combination is stopped and displayed, if the replay combination wins, the number of bets set in the previous game will not be performed in the next game (without setting the number of bets). It is possible to play games with the same number of bets.

In addition, the probability of winning each minor role and the replay role is determined by the relationship of Bell role > Replay role > Cherry role > Watermelon role at each set value, that is, the Bell role is most likely to be won, and the Watermelon role is the least likely to be won. assumed to be set.
It should be noted that the relationship of winning probabilities of each combination may be other than those described above.

[Game Flow Related to Bonus State and RT State in Gaming Machine]
Next, referring to FIG. 3, a description will be given of the game flow regarding the bonus state and the RT state in the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment.

As shown in FIG. 3, the main controller 10 has a bonus state, an RT1 state (RT1) during a non-bonus state, an RT2 state (RT2) during a non-bonus state, and three states related to the bonus state and the RT state. It is possible to control two game states.
The bonus state in the present embodiment is a so-called real bonus, which continues until a predetermined bonus termination condition is satisfied. winning probability is higher than that of the game in the normal game state.
In addition, the big bonus state is set so that the end condition is met when more than 130 medals are paid out, and the regular bonus state is set so that the end condition is met when more than 80 medals are paid out.

It should be noted that conditions for ending the bonus state may be other than those described above, and the combinations that increase the probability of winning during the bonus state may be other than those described above.

The RT1 state (RT1) is a non-RT (non-replay time) gaming state in which a winning state of a replay combination is executed with a normal probability, and the initial state of the slot machine 1 is controlled to the RT1 state.
When the game is executed in the RT1 state (RT1), a lottery for a bonus combination (big bonus combination, regular bonus combination) is performed with a predetermined probability, and if the bonus combination is won, the winning state of the bonus combination is maintained and the game state is reached. transitions to the RT2 state (RT2) (arrow a in FIG. 3).

The RT2 state (RT2) is an RT (replay time) gaming state in which the probability of winning a replay combination is set to be different from that of the RT1 state (for example, set to a higher probability than the RT1 state), and a bonus combination is won. While the state is held, the game state is controlled to the RT2 state (RT2).
When the game is executed in the RT2 state (RT2) in which the winning state of the big bonus combination is maintained, a special symbol combination (for example, "7.7.7") that wins the big bonus combination becomes possible, and When the game is executed in the RT2 state (RT2) in which the winning state of the regular bonus combination is maintained, a special symbol combination (for example, "BAR, BAR, BAR") that wins the regular bonus combination becomes possible. When the symbol combination stops on the reels 4, the game state shifts to the bonus state (arrow b in FIG. 3).

The bonus state as the second specific game state is a game state that is advantageous to the player, and the winning state of a predetermined combination (for example, common bell combination) is higher than in the non-bonus state.
Then, by executing the game in the bonus state, the game state shifts to the non-bonus state (RT1 state) (arrow c in FIG. 3) when a predetermined condition for ending the bonus state is satisfied.
As described above, in the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, control of the game state regarding the bonus state and the RT state is executed.

[Game Flow Related to Game State in Gaming Machine]
Next, the game flow related to the game state of the slot machine 1 will be described with reference to FIG.
FIG. 4 is a diagram for explaining a game state in the slot machine 1 of this embodiment.
The main controller 10 can control the slot machine 1 in a plurality of game states, and controls various processes in each game state, control of transitions between game states (hereinafter simply referred to as "transition"), etc. as follows. go to

As shown in FIG. 4, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, in addition to the bonus state described above, it is possible to control a plurality of game states such as a normal game state and an AT state. Then, the main controller 10 can execute control such that one game state transitions to another game state based on the establishment of a predetermined transition condition.

Further, the main controller 10 of the present embodiment is provided with section control means capable of controlling the game section to be either a normal section or an advantageous section in addition to the above-described game state.
Therefore, under the control of the main controller 10, one of the game states and one of the game sections are executed in parallel.
The normal section is a game section in which push order navigation relating to the push order bell combination is not executed, starts when the advantageous section end condition is met, and ends when the advantageous section transition condition is met.
In the normal section, the advantageous section lamp 13 is controlled to be extinguished.

In addition, in the normal section, it is decided to shift to the advantageous section by satisfying the advantageous section transition condition, for example, by winning a predetermined role in the internal lottery (for example, the push order bell role, rare role), After the end of the game (after the final stop button 5 is operated), the normal section ends and shifts to the advantageous section.
Also, in the normal section, push order navigation is not executed.
Note that the conditions for shifting to the AT state may be established based on the winning of a predetermined rare combination in the normal section, and in this case, it is preferable to shift to the AT state after the conditions for shifting to the advantageous section are established. Therefore, since the pushing order navigation is executed after the favorable section transition condition is satisfied, the pushing order navigation is not executed in the normal section.
Also, when main controller 10 is reset, control is performed in the normal section.

The advantageous section is a game section in which the push order navigation may be executed, and is a game section that is more advantageous to the player than the normal section because the push order navigation can be executed.
In addition, the advantageous section starts when the advantageous section transition condition is satisfied in the normal section, and it is decided to transition to the normal section when the predetermined advantageous section end condition is satisfied, and after the end of the game (last stop button 5 After the operation of ), the advantageous section ends and shifts to the normal section.
In the advantageous section, the advantageous section lamp 13 is controlled to be lit.
After the transition to the advantageous section, the lighting state of the advantageous section lamp 13 is started at a game state (for example, AT state) in which the number of medals held by the player increases due to the execution of push order navigation. good too.

In addition, the advantageous section shifts to the normal section when the condition for ending the advantageous section is established based on the end of a predetermined game state among the plurality of game states described above.
As conditions for ending the advantageous interval, the number of games won in one advantageous interval is less than 1200 times and the bonus state ends at the end of the bonus state that does not transition to the AT state, or the game in one advantageous interval For example, a case where the number of games in one advantageous section reaches 1250 times in a state where the winning state of the bonus state in which the number is less than 1200 times is carried over is exemplified.

Furthermore, the conditions for ending the advantageous interval include advantageous interval limiting conditions. When the net increase in the number of medals in one advantageous section reaches the upper limit number (for example, 2400), the advantageous section limiting condition is satisfied, and the advantageous section is terminated by the establishment of the advantageous section limiting condition, and the game state is also changed. It will shift to the normal game state.
Therefore, if the gaming state at the time when this advantageous interval restriction condition is established is AT state, the AT state is forcibly terminated even if the right to continue the AT state (remaining number of games) remains. It will be done.

The advantageous section ends when at least one condition among the plurality of types of end conditions is satisfied.
In particular, reaching the upper limit number of games in the above-described advantageous section and reaching the upper limit number of net increase in the number of medals in the advantageous section are restricted functions (so-called limiters) to limit the amount of medals acquired by the player. It is provided as, and it is possible to suppress gambling.

That is, main controller 10 is provided with advantageous section limiting means capable of ending the advantageous section when the advantageous section limiting condition is satisfied in relation to the execution of the game in the advantageous section.
Note that the main control device 10 counts the number of games up to the upper limit number of games only for normal games, so that pseudo-games that are executed separately from the normal games are not counted as the number of games. good too.

Further, in the present embodiment, for example, a period from a predetermined period before the limit function is activated during the AT state until the limiter is activated is set as an ending state (ED state), and a state advantageous to the player is the upper limit. We are trying to execute a production (finishing production) that congratulates in advance that it has continued up to.

In addition, in the normal section, if a predetermined role (for example, push-order bell role, rare role) is won as the establishment of the advantageous section transition condition, the transition to the advantageous section is made. good. For example, in a normal section, the transition to an advantageous section for the player (for example, a bonus state or a high probability state) is made to transition to an advantageous section, and if the advantageous state for the player continues (for example, after the bonus state ends AT If the state continues), the advantageous section may be continued.

The conditions for ending the advantageous interval may be other than those described above, and even if the AT state is not entered after the bonus state ends, the advantageous interval may not end when a predetermined condition is met.
Also, in the state in which the winning state of the bonus combination is carried over, the advantageous section may not end except when the limiter is reached.
Also, the conditions for reaching the limiter may be other than those described above, and the limiter may be activated when the number of games in one advantageous section reaches 1300 or 3000, or A limiter may be activated when the number of net increase in medals reaches 1,500 or 3,000.

Next, for each game state (normal game state, bonus state, AT state) executed under the control of the main controller 10, transition processing between game states, and various effects generated along with the transition processing, the game state Each will be described in detail.

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 effects are exemplified by later-described precursor effects (real precursor effects or fake precursor effects), continuous effects, and the like. It consists of notification of the awarding of the privilege by light emission at 11, advance 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.
In addition, when the main control device 10 is reset, the game section will shift to the normal section, and when the advantageous section transition condition in the normal section is satisfied (push order bell or winning a rare role), the advantageous section will move to
As shown in FIG. 4, the main controller 10 performs lottery processing for transition to the bonus 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.

During the normal game state, an individual effect including a win effect completed in one game is executed with a predetermined probability on the main display 8 or the sub display 17 based on the lottery result of the winning combination.

・Transition processing from normal game state to bonus state (arrow d in FIG. 4)
In the normal game state, the second specific game based on the determination result of whether or not to grant the privilege by the main control device 10 is a predetermined special determination result (satisfaction of the second specific condition) A bonus state (privilege) can be given as a state.

More specifically, the main controller 10 draws a special symbol combination ("7.7.7") to the reels 4 based on the winning of the big bonus combination (satisfaction of the second specific condition) as a special lottery result. Permissive stop control is performed, and when a special combination of symbols is drawn to the reel 4 based on the operation of the player, it is determined that the special condition is established, and the game state is set as a second specific game state advantageous to the player. We are trying to shift to the big bonus state of.
That is, the main controller 10 is provided with second specific game state control means capable of controlling the game state to a second specific game state advantageous to the player based on the establishment of the second specific condition.

In addition, the main controller 10 performs stop control to allow a special symbol combination (“BAR BAR BAR”) on the reels 4 based on the winning of the regular bonus combination (satisfaction of the second specific condition) as a special lottery result. is performed, and when a special combination of symbols is drawn out to the reel 4 based on the player's operation, it is determined that the special condition is established, and the game state is a regular bonus state as a second specific game state advantageous to the player. I am trying to move to

In addition, although the details will be described later, the bonus role is set to be elected (double winning) at the same time as the winning of a predetermined rare role (for example, a strong cherry role), but it is possible to win alone separately from other roles. can be
Also, since the bonus combination gives the player an opportunity to win a large number of medals, it is preferable to set the winning probability lower than that of the small combination and the replay combination.
Also, the probability of winning a bonus combination may be changed in a plurality of stages according to the setting value of the probability setting device 14. FIG.

In addition, in the normal game state, when a bonus combination is won, a continuous effect over a predetermined number of games is executed, for example, on the main display 8 to heighten the player's sense of anticipation.
Although the details will be described later, the continuous effect is executed, for example, as a effect in which the main character and the enemy character fight each other, or in which the main character and the enemy character fight in some kind of game.
It should be noted that the continuous effect may be other than the above as long as the player can finally recognize whether or not the bonus combination has been won.

Then, when the bonus role is won, for example, an effect image in which the main character wins as a result of the battle effect is displayed, and an image informing that the bonus role is finally won is displayed, and the game is played. An image prompting the player to stop the special symbol combination is displayed on the main display 8 .
However, since it is possible to derive a special symbol combination even in the game during the continuous effect, if the special symbol combination is derived in the game during the continuous effect, the continuous effect will end at that point. Become.

Further, based on the establishment of a predetermined condition, even in a game in which a bonus combination has not been won, an effect similar to the continuous effect is executed on the main display 8. For example, a bonus combination and a predetermined rare combination can be simultaneously won. In this case, when a predetermined rare combination that has not been won as a bonus combination is won, a continuous effect is executed in which the main character is finally defeated.

・Transition processing from normal game state to AT state (arrow f in FIG. 4)
In the normal game state, the main controller 10 performs a lottery process for transitioning to the AT state, and determines the game state as the first specified condition based on the establishment of a predetermined condition related to the execution of the game (establishment of the first specific condition). It is shifted to the AT state as a game state.
That is, the main controller 10 is provided with first specific game state control means capable of controlling the game state to a first specific game state advantageous to the player based on the establishment of the first specific condition.
The lottery process for transition to the AT state will be described in detail later, but a transition lottery or special lottery that is performed during a specific game is set, and when the transition lottery is won, the game state is changed from the normal game state. Move to AT state.

In addition to the transition lottery, it is also possible to directly transition from the normal game state to the AT state based on the result of an AT challenge game, which will be described later.
In addition, depending on the set probability in the probability setting device 14, it may be possible to change the probability of directly shifting from the normal game state to the AT state, or only in the case of relatively high set values (for example, setting 4 to 6) It may be possible to win a lottery for transition from the normal game state directly to the AT state.

Further, when a predetermined rare combination (eg, cherry combination) is won, the transition process to the AT state may be performed with a predetermined probability (eg, 5%).
Also, a normal probability state and a high probability state with different probabilities of transitioning to the AT state may be provided, and in the game in the high probability state, if a rare role is won, the winning probability is higher than in the normal probability state. The process of transitioning to the AT state may be performed with a probability (for example, 10%).

In addition, in the normal game state, when the lottery for shifting to the AT state is won, a predetermined delay period is set, and the game state shifts to the AT state after the delay period has passed.
During the delay period, the main controller 10 changes the effect game state related to the effect to the portent state (main portent state).
In addition, even if the AT state transition lottery is not won in the AT state transition lottery, the main controller 10 changes the effect game state related to the effect for a predetermined period to the precursor state (fake precursor state). ).

That is, the main control device 10 is provided with an effect game state control means capable of controlling the effect game state related to the effect to a premonitory state as the specific effect game state in relation to the determination result of whether or not to give the privilege. be.
Then, the sub control device 20 performs control to increase the execution probability of the individual performance, control to execute the precursor performance immediately before shifting to the AT state, etc., based on the information that can specify the precursory state from the main controller 10. I'm trying

The portent effect is a effect that is executed during the second half period (eg, 20 games) of the portent state set for a predetermined period (eg, 32 games). For example, the main character appears on the main display 8. It is a production that is executed in the video.
In addition, the portent effect may be any one as long as the player can recognize that the content of the effect has changed from another effect game state (state that is not in the portent state) and increases the expectation for the awarding of the privilege. It may be executed by switching to an image of a stage having a different background from that in the state of (1) and displaying an effect image on the premonitory stage in which a predetermined character performs a specific action on the stage.
The first half before execution of the portent effect in the portent state is set as a waiting period before execution of the portent effect, and the execution probability of the individual effect is changed as described above during this standby period.

However, for example, in the case of performing an effect on an omen stage in which a character advances through a cave, it is preferable that these effects do not change the content of the effect itself even after the end of one game. Even if the screen is switched due to the occurrence of various events, etc., it is preferable to continue the next game without changing the effect itself, such as the character advancing through the cave. That is, the precursor effect is preferably a series of effects that are executed over (straddle) a plurality of games.
In addition, a plurality of precursor stages with different backgrounds, appearing characters, etc. are prepared for the precursor effect, and under the control of the sub-controller 20, one of the patterns is selected depending on whether or not the AT state at that time has been won. An omen stage is to be selected.

In addition, in the sign effect, a main sign effect when winning the AT state transition lottery and a fake sign effect when not winning are set, and when this sign effect is executed, the final It is notified that the game will eventually shift to the AT state, and if the fake precursor effect is executed, it is notified that the game will not finally shift to the AT state.

Therefore, the main sign effect and the fake sign effect basically consist of a series of effects across multiple games in which the effect images (stages, characters that appear, etc.) are set in the same way, and the content to be notified in the end is different. By allowing the game to be played, it is possible to attract the player's sense of expectation until the end.

In addition, the fake precursor effect may be executed with a predetermined probability (for example, 50%) when the AT state transition lottery is performed, or when the AT state transition lottery is performed, it is always performed. may be executed.
In addition, when winning the lottery for shifting to the AT state in the normal game state, the individual performance or continuous performance is executed without executing the precursor performance, and the shift to the AT state is made after the performance is executed. good too.

In addition, in the main sign effect and the fake sign effect, it is notified whether or not to finally shift to the AT state. , 2 games before), the above notification is performed by executing a continuous effect (continuous effect). The continuous effect is the same as the effect executed when the bonus role is won as described above. be.

Then, when the AT state has been won (in the case of the present indication effect), an image in which the main character finally wins is displayed as an image notifying the AT state win, and the AT state has not been won. In the case of the fake sign effect, an image in which the main character is finally defeated is displayed as an image notifying of non-winning in the AT state.
Instead of the continuous effect, an effect that is completed only in the final game of the main portent effect and the fake portent effect may be executed, and the transition to the AT state may be notified based on the result of the effect.

In addition, in a predetermined game during an omen effect or a continuous effect, a button effect as an operation effect may be executed in parallel.
The button effect is a effect executed by the sub-controller 20. When the player operates the operation means (for example, the effect button 2d), a predetermined image is displayed on the main display 8 or the like. , to heighten the player's sense of anticipation, and to notify information relating to the progress of the game at that time, as will be described later.
During the button presentation, an image may be displayed to prompt the player to operate the operating means.

In addition, the sub control device 20, while the details will be described later, during the waiting period before the precursor effect is executed in the precursor state as the specific effect game state, determines the occurrence rate of the individual effect executed in each game. , control is performed to make it different from that in other states.
In particular, during the waiting period, since the premonitory effect will occur thereafter, each individual effect that occurs in a state where the occurrence rate is increased becomes a so-called fan effect for the occurrence of the AT state, and the player's expectation. will increase
In addition, as an agitation effect, the appearance rate of a specific character is increased during individual production, the color scheme of the character's dialogue image is changed to something other than the agitation effect (for example, blue), the background is changed, etc. It's okay.

It should be noted that the present portent effect and the fake portent effect may be generated immediately without going through the waiting period when the lottery for transition to the AT state is performed.
Further, the number of games of the main portent effect and the fake portent 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).

The number of selectable games may be set to be the same as the execution period of the real sign effect and the fake sign effect, but the number of games that is not selected in the fake sign effect may be selectable during the real sign effect. In this way, when the precursor effect is completed in a small number of games which is impossible in the fake precursor effect, or when the precursor effect continues to a large number of games which is impossible in the fake precursor effect, this precursor effect is determined. It is possible to improve the expectation of the player.

(bonus state)
The bonus state as the second specific game state is a state (so-called real bonus) in which the control related to the lottery for the winning combination by the main controller 10 is more advantageous to the player than in the normal game state.

In the bonus state, the lottery control for the combination during that period is changed. For example, in the game in the bonus state, the winning probability of the common bell combination is made higher than in the game in the normal game state.
Further, when the pressing order bell combination is won, the stop control of the reels 4 is changed so that the winning pressing order bell combination wins regardless of the pressing order in which the reels 4 are stopped.
Therefore, during the bonus state, the probability of winning the common bell combination is increased, and even if the bell combination is won in the pressing order, there is no need to select a specific pressing order, so that the bell combination becomes very easy to win, and the game is played. This is an advantageous situation for the player who can easily acquire medals.

The bonus state is terminated when a predetermined end condition is satisfied based on the execution of the game during the bonus state.
Also, basically, during the bonus state, the game section is controlled to be an advantageous section. Details will be described later. , the game section shifts to the normal section, and when the advantageous section transition condition in the normal section is satisfied, the game section shifts to a new advantageous section.

The end condition of the bonus state is established when the number of medals paid out during the bonus state exceeds a predetermined number, and in the big bonus state, when more than 130 medals are paid out. , and in the regular bonus state, when more than 80 medals are paid out, are set as end conditions.
Therefore, the number of obtainable medals is greater in the big bonus state than in the regular bonus state.

Control advantageous to the player during the bonus state may be other than the above. For example, the probability of winning a predetermined rare role may be made higher than in the game during the normal game state, or a replay role may be won. By setting the probability to be lower than that of the game in the normal game state, the chances of winning the winning combination of the order of pressing the bell may be increased accordingly. Also, the winning probability of the bell combination in the order of pressing may not be increased.

Also, the number of medals to be paid out in the event that the bell combination of the pressing order is won may be set differently between the bonus state and the other game states.
For example, 10 medals will be paid out if the push-order bell role is won during the normal game state, but 15 medals will be paid out if the push-order bell role is won during the bonus state. can be

In addition, in the game during the bonus state, the AT state shift lottery process is performed by the main controller 10, and although the details will be described later, the AT state is won with a predetermined probability according to the lottery result of the role for each game. A lottery control is performed such that

Note that the AT state transition lottery process during the bonus state may be other than the above. The AT state transition lottery process may be performed only in a game of a specific period such as a game such as 3 games, etc., or the AT state transition lottery process may be performed at the same time when the bonus state is won.
Further, the lottery for shifting to the AT state may not be performed during the normal game state, and may be performed only during the bonus state.

Also, although the details will be described later, during the bonus state when shifting to the bonus state during the AT state, or during the bonus state after the AT state transition right has already been granted by the AT state transition lottery, the AT Instead of the state transition lottery, a lottery for adding the number of games to the number of remaining games in the AT state is performed.

Then, as will be described later, when the AT state shift lottery in the bonus state is won, the game state shifts to the AT state after the bonus state ends. Various productions based on the AT state transition lottery are executed on the main display 8, for example, by the sub control device 20 as.
When the bonus state is generated, the lamp 11 emits light in a predetermined manner to notify that the bonus state is in effect, and the speaker 9 outputs a predetermined sound effect to notify that the bonus state is in effect.

First, in the first half of the bonus state, as an effect during the bonus state, for example, an effect image introducing characters appearing is displayed.
Further, when a rare combination is won, a winning effect corresponding to the winning of the rare combination is executed on the main display 8 in the game.

Also, during several games before the end of the bonus state, which is the final stage of the bonus state (for example, a period in which the number of remaining payouts is three games), a continuous effect is executed in the same manner as during the premonitory effect described above.
The continuous effect (competition effect) executed at the end of this bonus state is executed based on the AT state transition lottery result that has already been executed, and if the AT state transition lottery is won, the battle effect is performed. When it is reported that the main character finally wins and shifts to the AT state, and if the lottery for shifting to the AT state is not won, the main character finally loses in the battle production and shifts to the AT state. You will be notified not to.

Further, when the gaming state is shifted to the bonus state, information indicating the bonus state is output from the external output terminal 18 .

・Transition processing from bonus state to AT state (arrow h in FIG. 4)
The bonus state ends when a predetermined end condition is met.
Any termination condition may be used for the bonus state, but in this embodiment, the big bonus state is set when the number of paid out medals exceeds 130, and the regular bonus state is set when the number of paid out medals reaches 80. set when exceeded.

At the end of the bonus state, if the lottery for shifting to the AT state executed during the bonus state is won, the game state is shifted from the bonus state to the AT state.
As described above, at the final stage of the bonus state, continuous effects are executed over a predetermined number of games. After the final game in the bonus state is completed, an effect image is displayed, an image notifying the shift to the AT state is displayed on the main display 8, and the game state shifts to the AT state from the next game. Become.

・Transition processing from bonus state to normal game state (arrow e in FIG. 4)
At the end of the bonus state, if the AT state shift lottery executed during the bonus state is not won, the game state is shifted from the bonus state to the normal game state after the bonus state is ended.
At this time, after the final game in the bonus state is finished, the effect image in which the main character is defeated as a result of the continuous effect and the image informing that the AT state is not changed are displayed on the main display 8, and the next game is started. The game state shifts to the normal game state.
Also, at the end of the bonus state that does not shift to the AT state, the game section shifts to the normal section.

It should be noted that, during the transition from the bonus state to the normal game state, the setting related information (setting suggestive information) may be notified by notification means (main display 8, sub-display 17, speaker 9). For example, a predetermined character out of a plurality of characters is displayed on the main display 8 and the sub display 17, and the displayed character is selected according to the selection probability preset according to each setting value of the probability setting device 14. By selecting the setting value by using the displayed character, the set value may be predicted to some extent.

Also, the bonus state is terminated when the number of medals paid out during the bonus state reaches a specified number, but is terminated when a preset number of games are executed. Alternatively, the game may be ended based on fulfillment of either one of the execution of the specified number of games and the payout of the specified number of medals.

(AT state)
In the AT state as the first specific game state, in the game in the AT state, as notification of an operation mode advantageous to the player, push order navigation for the push order bell role is continuously performed for the period, and medals are awarded. It is a game state in which it is easy to acquire .
However, unlike the bonus state, the lottery control for the combination is the same as in the normal game state, so the lottery control for the common bell combination is executed in the same manner as in the normal game state.
Also, since the AT state occurs after the game section shifts to the advantageous section, the game section is controlled to be the advantageous section during the AT state.

During the AT state, the continuation of a predetermined number of games (for example, 30 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.
Then, when the number of remaining games in the AT state is exhausted, the AT state ends.

During the AT state, control information regarding 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 .

Further, during the AT state, details will be described later, but under the control of the main controller 10, a lottery process for adding the number of games based on the lottery result of the winning combination is performed for each game. , a predetermined number of games is added to the number of remaining games in the AT state.
Therefore, when the additional lottery is won, the duration of the AT state is extended, and the number of medals that the player obtains increases accordingly.

In the present embodiment, the AT state ends when the number of remaining games in the AT state is exhausted. So-called set-type continuation management may be performed, in which a continuation lottery for continuing a new AT state is performed each time.
Also, during the AT state, for example, a so-called special bonus zone may be provided in which the probability of winning a prize in an extra lottery for a predetermined number of games is increased based on the winning of a rare role.

In addition, during the AT state, an effect during the AT state in which a predetermined character appears is displayed on the main display 8 or the sub display 17, and predetermined music is output from the speaker 9 in order to enhance the interest of the game. be done.

In addition, in the AT state, when the AT state continues for a predetermined period, the main controller 10 shifts from the normal AT state to the ED state (hereinafter simply referred to as the ED state) (arrow j in FIG. 4). ), the AT state is managed.
The ED state is a state equivalent to activation of the limiter function when the number of games in the advantageous section reaches a predetermined number (for example, 1200 games), and the time from that point until the end of the AT state. It is for managing the period separately from the normal AT state.
However, even if the state is shifted to the ED state, the push order navigation is executed in the same manner as in the normal AT state, so the number of medals that the player can obtain is not affected even during this period.
That is, the ED state is also included in the AT state, and the ED state becomes the first specific game state as well as the AT state.
The ED state may be other than the ED state that transitions based on the number of games in the advantageous interval (ED state based on the number of games in the advantageous interval), and the number of medals paid out in the advantageous interval reaches a predetermined number (for example, 2000). In this case, the game may shift to an ED state (an ED state based on the number of medals to be paid out).

In the main controller 10, although the details will be described later, when a bonus state occurs during the ED state due to the number of games in the advantageous section, the game section is temporarily shifted to the normal section during the bonus state, and then a new advantageous section is established. , so that control is performed to shift to a new AT state after the bonus state ends.

Further, in the sub control device 20, based on the reception of information about the ED state from the main control device 10, by displaying an effect image for notifying the player that the transition to the ED state is made on the main display 8, for example, An effect is executed to congratulate in advance that the AT state will continue until the limiter function is activated.

・Transition processing from AT state to bonus state (arrow i in FIG. 4)
Even in the AT state, as in the normal game state, the right to shift to the bonus state is granted based on the fact that the lottery result of whether or not to grant the privilege by the main control device 10 is a predetermined special lottery result. Grant is possible.

Therefore, if a bonus combination is won as a result of a lottery for a combination by the main controller 10 in a game in the AT state, a special symbol combination ("7.7.7", "BAR, BAR, BAR") is displayed on the reels 4. ) is performed, and when a special combination of symbols is drawn to the reels 4 based on the operation of the player, the game state is shifted to a bonus state as a second specific game state advantageous to the player. It is a thing.
If a bonus combination is won during the AT state, it is preferable to temporarily stop (disable) execution of the push order navigation until the game state shifts to the bonus state.

When a bonus state shift lottery is won in the AT state, the AT state being executed is temporarily interrupted, the game state is shifted to the bonus state, and after the bonus state ends, the AT state resumes again. It will be done.
Therefore, the number of remaining games in the AT state is suspended when shifting to the bonus state, and when the AT state is restored again, the AT state is resumed based on the suspended remaining number of games (arrow h in FIG. 4). Become.

However, in the case of shifting to the bonus state during the AT state, unlike the case of shifting to the bonus state during the normal game state, the AT state transition lottery process is not performed, and the predetermined bonus state end condition is not met. The bonus state is terminated based on the formation, and the AT state is restored.

Further, in the present embodiment, although the details will be described later, the main controller 10 separately manages the bonus state generated during the ED state due to the number of games in the advantageous section, which is the AT state, as a specific bonus state.
That is, the main control device 10 can control the game state to a specific bonus state as the third specific game state based on establishment of the second specific condition in the AT state (ED state) as the predetermined first specific game state. A third specific game state control means is provided.
In addition, although details will be described later, if a bonus state occurs during the ED state due to the number of games in the advantageous interval, a specific advantageous interval restriction condition may be established during the bonus state. The ED state will be terminated rather than suspended.

If the lottery for transitioning to the bonus state is won during the AT state, a battle effect (a battle in which the main character wins) is performed for a predetermined period of time (for example, between three games) without notifying that the state will immediately shift to the bonus state. You may notify that it will shift to a bonus state after the performance) is executed. However, in this case as well, when a symbol combination corresponding to a bonus combination is drawn out onto the reels 4 during the battle effect, the battle effect is stopped and the state shifts to the bonus state.

In addition, even when a rare role that may be won in duplicate with a bonus role is won during the AT state and the bonus role is not won, a battle effect (a battle effect in which the main character loses) is executed. good too.
Further, when the AT state is shifted to the bonus state, a predetermined number of games (for example, 10) may be added to the remaining number of games in the AT state.

・Transition processing from AT state to normal game state (arrow g in FIG. 4)
In the AT state, when the end condition of the AT state is satisfied, that is, when the number of remaining games in the AT state is exhausted, the game state shifts to the normal game state after the end of the AT state.
Also, at the end of the AT state, the game section shifts to the normal section.

Also, when the AT state ends (after the final game ends), an ending period of a predetermined period (for example, 5 seconds) is set. During the ending period, progress of the game is temporarily disabled, and the ending period ends. After that, it will shift to the normal game state.
During the ending period, 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.

When the winning probability state of the AT state is controlled to be either the normal probability state or the high probability state, when the AT state shifts to the normal game state, the winning probability state of the AT state is changed to the normal probability state. It is preferable to control so as to be Also, 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 .
In addition, in the case of transitioning to a high probability state after the end of the AT state, there is a possibility that limit control (limiter control) by the above-described limiting means is performed during the high probability state, but the limit during the high probability state When the control is performed, it is shifted to the normal probability state.
As described above, the gaming state is changed in the slot machine 1 .

[Lottery Table Used for Winning Payout and Winning Lottery in Main Controller]
Next, with reference to FIG. 5, the payout of a combination and the lottery for a combination in the main controller of the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment will be described.

As described above, the combination of the combination in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment includes a small combination, a replay combination, and a bonus combination. , and the bonus role includes a big bonus role and a regular bonus role.

As in the first embodiment, one of six push orders (for example, "5a→5b→5c", "5c→5b→5a", etc.) is selected for the push order bell role. By operating the stop buttons 5a to 5c according to (specific pressing order), the corresponding combination of symbols ("bell, bell, bell") is stop-displayed on the activated line. Six pressing order bell combinations 1 6 are provided.
In addition, the common bell combination is a combination in which the combination of corresponding symbols ("bell, bell, bell") stops on the activated line regardless of the pressing order.
Note that the push-order bell combination and the common bell combination are configured so that none of the reels 4 need to be pressed.

When the bell combination is won by a specific pressing order and when the common bell combination is won, 10 medals are paid out as shown in FIG. 5(a). In addition, when the bell combination of the push order wins (dropped eyes) out of the specific push order, one medal is paid out.

The replay combination is a small combination in which the winning symbol combination is "replay, replay, replay", and is configured so that all the reels 4 do not need to be pressed.
When the replay combination wins, as shown in FIG. 5A, the next game can be played with the same number of bets (replay).

The watermelon combination is a small combination in which the winning combination of symbols is "watermelon, watermelon, watermelon", and is a so-called rare combination that requires the operator to press the "watermelon" symbol on any of the reels 4. FIG.
When the watermelon combination wins, ten medals are paid out as shown in FIG. 5(a).
The cherry combination is a winning combination of symbols "cherry, ANY, ANY" (ANY is an arbitrary symbol), and is a so-called combination that requires a "cherry" symbol to be pressed on any of the left reels 4a. It is a rare role.
When the cherry combination wins, ten medals are paid out as shown in FIG. 5(a).

A bonus combination is a combination that shifts the game state to a bonus state by winning a prize, and there is a big bonus combination in which a stop control is performed to allow a symbol combination of "7, 7, 7" on an effective line when winning, and a winning combination that is effective upon winning. A regular bonus combination is set on the line, in which stop control is performed to allow the symbol combination of "BAR, BAR, BAR".
Also, no medals are paid out when each bonus combination is won, and the winning right of each bonus combination is maintained (carried over) until the corresponding bonus combination is won.

All the lines in the display window 6 may be set as effective lines, or only the middle line may be set as the effective line. In addition, a predetermined one line (for example, the middle line) is set as an effective line, and when the above-described symbol combination stops on the other lines, the combination of symbols stopped on the predetermined one line is awarded. It may be determined as a symbol combination.

Next, with reference to FIG. 5(b), the probability of winning each combination will be described.
FIG. 5(b) both shows a case where the set value in the probability setting device 14 is set to 1, and in the figure, "BB + Watermelon", etc., both the big bonus and the watermelon are won at the same time. It is shown that.

The lottery for each combination is performed by lottery of random numbers for the combination lottery by the main controller 10. In FIG. The numbers of winners) are shown respectively.

For example, as shown in FIG. 5(b), each of the pushing order bell hands 1 to 6 is in the non-carry-over of the bonus hand, the carry-over of the bonus hand, and the bonus state (during the big bonus state and during the regular bonus state). Chukyo will be drawn with a probability of 7280/65536.

In addition, the common bell role is drawn with a probability of 1760/65536 both during the non-carry-over of the bonus role and during the carry-over of the bonus role, and with a probability of 10074/65536 during the regular bonus state, and during the big bonus state. , the lottery is drawn with a probability of 1761/65536.

In addition, the probability of the lottery result as a loss of not winning any role is 8314/65536 when the bonus role is not carried over, and the probability is 8314/65536 when the bonus role is carried over. has a probability of 0/65536, and a probability of 8313/65536 during the regular bonus state.
Also, although the explanation of the winning probabilities of winning combinations other than the above is omitted, each winning combination is also won with the probability shown in the figure.

With the probability as described above, the lottery for each combination is performed while the bonus combination is not carried over (RT1 state), while the bonus combination is carried over (RT2 state), and during the bonus state.
Therefore, the probability of winning the common bell role is higher in the regular bonus state than in the other states, and accordingly, in the regular bonus state, the drawing result of losing is no longer derived. Thus, it is possible to increase the player's sense of expectation during the bonus state.

Also, the winning probability of the bell combinations 1 to 6 in the pressing order is relatively high in all states.
Therefore, when the push order navigation is executed, the player can easily obtain medals.

In addition, the watermelon role and cherry role have a higher winning probability during the bonus role carryover, the regular bonus state, and the big bonus state, which are the states after winning the bonus role, than during the bonus role non-carryover. It increases.
Therefore, it is possible to increase the player's expectation in the state after winning the bonus combination.

Although illustration is omitted, even when the setting value of the probability setting device 14 is other than setting 1, while maintaining the above tendency, the higher the setting value, the more advantageous the winning probability to the player. is set.
As described above, the payout of the winning combination and the lottery for the winning combination are realized in the main control device.

[Slide LV transition condition list]
Next, the slide LV (level), the conditions for promoting the slide LV, and the conditions for demoting the slide LV will be described with reference to FIG.
First, a slide game that serves as a criterion for determining the slide LV will be described.
The slide game is a game in which the player operates the stop button 5 in a specific stop mode when stopping the reels 4 in the game, and the stop time between the stop buttons 5a to 5c is within a predetermined time. This shows a game in which the reels 4 are quickly stopped by performing a stop operation.

That is, the slide game is a game in which the player performs a quick stop operation by sliding the player's finger in the left-right direction on the stop buttons 5 arranged in a row in the left-right direction.
Therefore, in the case of the slide game, since the quick stop operation is performed, the player does not perform the eye pressing operation for each symbol on the reels 4 .

In the main controller 10, when the reels 4a to 4c are stopped, each stop operation interval between the left stop button 5a and the middle stop button 5b, and between the middle stop button 5b and the right stop button 5c is set for a predetermined time (for example, 200 ms). ), it is determined that the game was executed by a slide game, and the presence or absence of a slide game in each game is managed.

In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the main controller 10 accepts an input from a predetermined stop button 5 (for example, the left stop button 5a), stops the corresponding reel 4, and then stops the next reel. By immediately validating the input of the next stop button 5 without setting an input invalid time of the button 5 (for example, the middle stop button 5b), it is possible to accept a quicker stop operation.

However, when a plurality of stop buttons 5 are operated at the same time, it is preferable to accept only one input or disable both. Further, if there is an input of the next stop button 5 within a reference time for monitoring the input of the stop button 5, it may be invalidated.
In addition, in this embodiment, the stop operation interval between the first and second stop buttons 5 and the stop operation interval between the second and third stop buttons 5 are monitored. After accepting the operation, the presence or absence of the slide game may be determined by monitoring the time until the stop operation of the last stop button 5 is performed.

Then, the main controller 10 monitors the execution mode of the slide game during a predetermined period, and sets the slide LV at that time according to the monitoring result.
Specifically, in the normal game state during the non-carrying of the bonus hand, the game in which the lottery result other than the rare hand and the losing result is selected as the game to be judged for the slide game, and the presence or absence of the slide game in the game to be judged is monitored. , based on the number of consecutive slide games and non-slide games, the slide LV at that time is set.

FIG. 6 shows promotion conditions and fall conditions for the slide LV.
First, when main controller 10 is reset, slide LV is set to LV1.
Then, as shown in FIG. 6, the slide LV is promoted to LV2 when the slide game is continuously executed ten times in the determination target game.

Next, in the state where the slide LV is LV2, the slide LV is promoted to LV3 when the slide game is continuously executed 40 times in the determination target game.
On the other hand, in the state where the slide LV is LV2, when the non-slide game is executed continuously four times in the game to be judged, the slide LV is demoted (falled) to LV1.

Next, in the state where the slide LV is LV3, the slide LV is promoted to LV4 when the slide game is continuously executed 50 times in the determination target game.
On the other hand, when the slide LV is LV3 and the non-slide game is executed continuously six times in the determination target game, the slide LV is demoted to LV2.

Next, in the state where the slide LV is LV4, when the slide game is executed continuously 200 times in the determination target game, the slide LV is promoted to LV5 (upper limit LV).
On the other hand, when the slide LV is LV4 and the non-slide game is executed continuously eight times in the determination target game, the slide LV is demoted to LV3.
In addition, when the slide LV is LV5 and the non-slide game is executed continuously 10 times in the determination target game, the slide LV is demoted to LV4.

As described above, in the present embodiment, the execution mode of the slide game is monitored in the determination target game, and the slide LV at that time is set.
Then, the set slide LV is referred to when executing a winning effect at the time of winning a rare combination, which will be described later.

In addition, as the above conditions, the slide LV is difficult to be promoted and easy to demote, but the ease of promotion and the ease of demotion may be made equal, or the ease of promotion and the difficulty of demotion may be made. good.
In addition, once the slide LV is promoted, it may not be demoted until it is reset.
Also, the number of consecutive games for promoting and demoting the slide LV may be other than the above.
Further, the setting and non-setting of the slide LV may be switched by operating a predetermined operation means.
Also, the current slide LV may be displayed during play and/or non-play.
The setting of the slide LV is performed as described above.

[Lottery table used to determine the timing of winning effects when winning a rare role]
Next, with reference to FIG. 7, the determination of the generation timing of the winning effect executed when the rare combination is won will be described.

In the present embodiment, as described above, based on the establishment of a predetermined condition, various effects including effects that are executed over (across) a plurality of games, such as precursor effects and continuous effects, are executed. During the normal game state, an individual effect completed in one game is executed on the main display 8 or the sub display 17 with a predetermined probability.
The individual performance is for changing the performance content, and the execution of the individual performance makes it possible to prevent the same performance image from always being displayed during the normal game state (rutiness).
Also, it may be executed to heighten the player's sense of expectation, or it may be executed to suggest the state at that point in time. For example, what is executed to suggest a precursor state as described later, or what is executed to suggest a probability state when the probability state (normal probability state or high probability state) is configured to be changeable. etc.

Further, the individual effects include winning effects that are executed based on the lottery result of the winning combination.
The winning effect is a effect that is mainly executed to notify the result of the lottery for the winning combination. Indicating the degree of expectation for the occurrence of the AT state, such as displaying character information such as "chance" and "extremely hot", the type of rare role won, and benefits triggered by the rare role won (for example, AT state ) is an effect in which an image corresponding to the transition lottery result is displayed.

The winning effect is executed and controlled by the sub-controller 20 based on the control information from the main controller 10, and the sub-controller 20 determines whether or not to execute the winning effect, the type of the winning effect, and the generation timing of the winning effect. etc. are determined.
Regarding the generation timing of the winning effect (timing to start), when the winning effect is generated (started) at the start of the game, or when the reel 4 that has been spinning to the end is stopped (when the third reel stops), the winning effect is started. There are cases where it is generated (started).

In addition, in the sub-control device 20, regarding the execution control of the winning effect in the normal game state, the timing of generating the winning effect is determined based on the slide LV described above, and the winning effect is generated according to the slide LV at that time. It controls the timing so that it can be changed.

FIG. 7 shows a lottery table used in the sub control device 20 to determine the timing of occurrence of a winning effect when a rare combination is won.
The lottery for each generation timing is performed by lottery of random numbers for the winning effect generation timing lottery by the sub-controller 20. In FIG. The number of winning values (winning) is shown respectively.

As shown in FIG. 7, when the slide LV at that time is LV1, it is determined with a probability of 128/256 that the winning effect is generated at the start of the game. It is determined with a probability of 128/256 that the third reel is stopped.

Further, when the slide LV at that time is LV2, it is determined with a probability of 160/256 that the timing of generating the winning effect is at the start of the game, and the timing of generating the winning effect is determined when the third reel is stopped. is determined with a probability of 96/256.

Further, when the slide LV at that time is LV3, it is determined with a probability of 192/256 that the winning effect is generated when the game is started, and the winning effect is generated when the third reel is stopped. is determined with a probability of 64/256.

Further, when the slide LV at that time is LV4, it is determined with a probability of 224/256 that the winning effect is generated at the start of the game, and the winning effect is generated at the time when the third reel is stopped. is determined with a probability of 32/256.

Further, when the slide LV at that time is LV5, it is determined with a probability of 256/256 that the timing of generating the winning effect is at the start of the game, and the timing of generating the winning effect is determined when the third reel is stopped. is determined with a probability of 0/256.

As described above, the sub control device 20 determines the generation timing based on the slide LV at that time when generating the winning effect when the rare combination is won.
That is, the main control device 10 is provided with monitoring means for monitoring the game execution mode of the player during execution of the game for a predetermined period, and the sub-control device 20, based on the monitoring result (slide LV) by the monitoring means, A determination means is provided for determining the generation timing when the winning effect is generated.
Therefore, the timing of occurrence of the winning effect varies in accordance with the mode of execution of the game by the player, and it is possible to execute the winning effect with high interest.

Further, since the generation timing of the winning effect is determined as described above, in the case of winning the rare role, the higher the slide LV at that time, the higher the probability of generating (starting) the winning effect at the start of the game. it will be higher.
As described above, the winning effect is often executed to notify that a rare role has been won or the type of the rare winning combination. It is necessary to operate more carefully.
On the other hand, the slide LV is an index for judging the frequency of the eye pressing operation by the player, and the higher the slide LV, the higher the frequency with which the player does not perform the eye pressing operation in the game.

Therefore, the higher the slide LV, the higher the possibility that the symbol corresponding to the rare combination cannot be stopped (so-called dropout) in a game in which a rare combination requiring eye-pushing operation is won.
On the other hand, in the present embodiment, as described above, when a rare role is won, the higher the slide LV at that time, the higher the probability that the winning effect will be generated (started) at the start of the game. Even if the slide game is executed more frequently in order to speed up the game, the probability of starting the winning performance at the start of the game increases, and the player wins the rare role before the reels 4 are stopped. Since it becomes easy to quickly recognize , in the game, it is possible to temporarily interrupt the slide game and perform the eye pressing operation aiming at the symbol corresponding to the rare combination.

In addition, when the slide LV wins the rare role at LV5, the winning effect is certainly executed (started) at the start of the game. It becomes possible to recognize it.

It should be noted that the selection probability of each timing when determining the generation timing of the winning effect at the time of winning the rare role may be other than the above. You may choose not to decide at the start of the game.
In addition, when the first reel 4 is stopped (when the first reel is stopped) and when the second reel 4 is stopped (when the second reel is stopped) are provided as options for the generation timing of the winning effect, and the slide LV is high. The more the reel is stopped, the more likely it is that the first reel is stopped or the second reel is stopped than the third reel is stopped.
Further, in the present embodiment, the timing of generating the winning effect when winning a rare role is determined according to the slide LV, but the timing of generating the winning effect when winning a role other than the rare role is determined according to the slide LV. It may be determined accordingly.
As described above, the timing of occurrence of the winning effect at the time of winning the rare combination is determined.

[Winning effect on the main display when winning a rare role and reel status]
Next, referring to FIG. 8, regarding the winning effect at the time of winning the rare role whose occurrence timing is determined as described above, the effect image on the main display 8 and the effect image when the winning effect is actually executed. , the state of the reel 4 at that time will be described.

First, FIG. 8(a) shows a case where a winning effect is executed at the start of a game in which a rare combination is won.
As shown in FIG. 8(a), when the player operates the start lever 3 to start a game in which a rare combination is won, the reels 4 start to rotate.
Almost simultaneously with the start of the game, a predetermined background image and a "chance" are displayed on the main screen of the main display 8 under the control of the sub-controller 20 so that the player can recognize that the player has won the rare role. is displayed.
Further, in response to the display of the winning effect image 20 on the main display 8, a predetermined sound effect is output from the speaker 9, and the lamp 11 emits light in a predetermined light emission mode.

In this way, when the winning effect is executed at the start of the game, the winning effect image 20 is displayed as the main winning effect image 20 when the reels 4 start rotating, that is, before the player performs a stop operation to stop the reels 4. It is displayed on the display 8 .
Therefore, the player can immediately recognize that he/she has won the rare combination in the game, and can perform the eye-pushing operation aiming at the symbols corresponding to the rare combination on all the reels 4. of.

In other words, even if the slide game is being played at that time, the player can recognize that he/she has won the rare combination in the game before the stop operation of the reels 4, so once the slide game is stopped and enough time is taken. Since it is possible to carry out the eye-pushing operation by hanging, it is possible to prevent the so-called dropout in which the symbol corresponding to the rare combination cannot be stopped.

The winning effect image 20 displayed at the start of the game may be erased when the first reel 4 stops, or may be displayed until the last reel 4 stops.

Next, FIG. 8(b) shows a case where the winning effect is executed when the third reel is stopped in the game in which the rare combination is won.
First, although illustration is omitted, when a game in which a player wins a rare combination is started by operating the start lever 3, the reels 4 start to rotate, but at this point the winning effect is not executed yet. The image that has been displayed until then (for example, the image during the normal game state) is continuously displayed on the main display 8 .

Then, as shown in FIG. 8(b), when all the reels 4 are stopped by the player's stop operation (when the third reel is stopped), the sub-controller 20 By the control in , the winning effect image 20 similar to that described above is displayed.
Further, in response to the display of the winning effect image 20 on the main display 8, a predetermined sound effect is output from the speaker 9, and the lamp 11 emits light in a predetermined light emission mode.

Thus, when the winning effect is executed when the third reel is stopped, after all the reels 4 stop rotating, that is, after the player performs a stop operation for stopping all the reels 4, The winning effect image 20 is displayed on the main display 8 .
Therefore, in order to prevent the player from missing the symbols corresponding to the rare combination, even if the winning effect is not being executed at the start of the game, the player should select the rare combination for all the reels 4 in advance. It is necessary to perform the eye pressing operation aiming at the corresponding pattern.

In other words, when the slide game is being played at that time, the player has not previously performed the eye-pushing operation, so there is a high possibility that the symbol corresponding to the rare combination cannot be stopped, resulting in a failure. It becomes.

However, in the present embodiment, when the slide LV is high, the possibility that the winning effect will be executed when the third reel is stopped is low, so it is possible to reduce the possibility of the above-mentioned failure to occur. It becomes.
In addition, since the player can play the slide game in the normal game state with peace of mind by reducing the possibility of missing the game, the player can be encouraged to play the slide game more positively. It becomes possible, and the operating rate of the slot machine 1 as a whole can be increased.

Note that the winning effect image 20 may be displayed as a still image or a moving image, and any image may be used as long as the player can recognize that the player has won the rare combination. For example, the winning of the rare role may be notified by displaying a predetermined character image or item image. Also, an item image or the like that allows identification of the type of rare winning combination may be displayed.
Further, the effect image displayed at the start of the game may be different from the effect image displayed at the stop of the third reel.
Also, the effect image may be different for each type of rare winning combination.
Further, as the winning effect image 20, a plurality of different types of effect images may be provided each time the game is started and each time the third reel is stopped, and one of them may be selectively displayed. It is also possible to display a performance image notifying that the player has won a prize at , and then display a performance image that enables recognition of the type of the rare winning combination when the third reel is stopped.

Also, a performance image that is displayed only at a specific slide LV (for example, LV 3 or higher or LV 5) is set, and when the performance image is displayed, the player can recognize the slide LV at that time. good too.
Further, even when the winning effect is executed when the third reel is stopped, the speaker 9 may output a sound effect capable of suggesting that the player has won the rare combination at the start of the game.
Further, during the winning effect, the sub-display 17 may also display the effect image corresponding to the winning effect in addition to the main display 8. - 特許庁
As described above, the winning effect at the time of winning the rare combination is executed.

[Lottery Table Used for Determining Lock Effect Occurrence Timing in Bonus Winning Game]
Next, with reference to FIG. 9, control for generating a lock effect in a game in which a bonus combination can be won will be described.

First, the lock effect will be explained.
The lock effect is a state in which an input signal related to the progress of the game is disabled for a predetermined period at a predetermined time after the start lever 3 is operated in a predetermined game, and the progress of the game is stopped during that period. It shows a production (freeze production).
In addition, the rotation of the reels 4 is also stopped in response to the stoppage of the progress of the game, and the reels 4 are maintained in the stopped state in the previous game.
Therefore, the lock effect is mainly controlled by the main controller 10, and controlled by the main controller 10. and a predetermined effect (freeze effect) corresponding to the state in which the progress of the game is stopped, which is controlled by the sub-controller 20 according to the control information from the control device 10 .

In the present embodiment, main controller 10 executes the lock effect in a game in which, for example, a bonus combination can be won and a bonus combination can be won.
As described above, in the present embodiment, even if the bonus hand is won, the bonus hand is carried over until the bonus hand is won. A lottery for a role is performed in the same manner as in , and when a small combination or a replay combination is won at this time, stop control of the reels 4 is performed such that the small combination or the replay combination is preferentially won over the bonus combination. It is carried out.

Therefore, in the game in which the bonus combination is carried over, the bonus combination can be won only when the minor combination or the replay combination is not won. A bonus role will be awarded.
In the main control device 10 of the present embodiment, in the game in which the bonus combination can be won, it is determined whether or not to execute the lock effect. , the lock effect is generated at the start of the game when the start lever 3 is operated, and when the first reel 4 is stopped when the first reel 4 is stopped while all the reels 4 are rotating. I'm trying to decide on either.

For example, when it is decided to execute the lock effect at the start of the game, the lock effect is started at the start of the game in which the bonus combination can be won, and the game progresses for a predetermined period (for example, 5 seconds) from that point. is in a stopped state, and a predetermined effect is executed during that time.
After the lock effect ends, the progress of the game is resumed, and the player performs a stop operation on the first reel 4 .
Therefore, in this case, it is possible to perform the eye pressing operation for all the reels 4 after the lock effect ends.

On the other hand, when it is decided to execute the lock effect when the first reel is stopped, the lock effect is started at the time when the first reel 4 in the game in which the bonus role can be won is stopped, and at that time (there are still two The progress of the game is stopped for a predetermined period (for example, 5 seconds) from the time the reels 4 are rotating), and a predetermined effect is executed during this period.
After the lock effect ends, the progress of the game is resumed, and the player performs a stop operation on the second reel 4 .
Therefore, in this case, since the first reel 4 has already stopped after the end of the lock effect, only the remaining two reels 4 can be hit.

When the lock effect is executed at the start of the game, the progress of the game may be stopped while the reels 4 are rotating. The reel 4 may be stopped at a position where the reel 4 is reversely rotated by a predetermined angle (for example, an angle corresponding to one frame).
On the other hand, when performing a lock effect when the first reel is stopped, the progress of the game may be stopped by temporarily stopping the two rotating reels 4 .

Further, when executing the lock effect in a game in which a bonus combination can be won, the main controller 10 determines the generation timing of the lock effect based on the slide LV described above.
Therefore, the timing of occurrence of the lock effect can be changed according to the slide LV at the time when the game in which the bonus combination can be won is executed.

FIG. 9 shows a lottery table used in main controller 10 to determine whether or not to generate a lock effect in a game in which a bonus combination can be won, and when the lock effect is to be generated, to determine the generation timing. ing.
Whether or not to generate the lock effect and the timing of generation are determined by lottery of random numbers for the lock effect generation timing lottery by the main control device 10. In FIG. number) is 256, and the number of winning values (winning) among them is indicated.
The timing of extracting the random number may be at the start of the game in which the bonus combination is won, or at the start of the game in which the bonus combination can be won.

As shown in FIG. 9, in a game in which a bonus combination can be won, if the slide LV at that time is LV1, it is determined with a probability of 254/256 that the lock effect is not generated. It is determined with a probability of 1/256 that the timing of generating the effect is at the start of the game, and it is determined with a probability of 1/256 that the timing of generating the lock effect is at the time of stopping the first reel.

Similarly, when the slide LV is LV2, it is determined with a probability of 192/256 that the lock effect is not generated, and the timing of generating the lock effect is at the start of the game is determined with a probability of 32/256. , and it is determined with a probability of 32/256 that the lock effect is generated when the first reel is stopped.

Similarly, when the slide LV is LV3, it is determined with a probability of 128/256 that the lock effect is not generated, and the lock effect is generated at the start of the game with a probability of 64/256. , and it is determined with a probability of 64/256 that the lock effect is generated when the first reel is stopped.

Similarly, when the slide LV is LV4, it is determined with a probability of 64/256 that the lock effect is not generated, and the timing of generating the lock effect is at the start of the game is determined with a probability of 128/256. , and it is determined with a probability of 64/256 that the lock effect is generated when the first reel is stopped.

Similarly, when the slide LV is LV5, it is determined with a probability of 0/256 that the lock effect is not generated, and the timing of generating the lock effect is set at the start of the game is 224/256. , and it is determined with a probability of 32/256 that the lock effect is generated when the first reel is stopped.

As described above, the main controller 10 determines whether or not to generate a lock effect in a game in which a bonus combination can be won, and the timing of generation of the lock effect in the case of generating it, based on the slide LV at that time. .
That is, the main control device 10 is provided with monitoring means for monitoring the game execution mode of the player when the game is executed for a predetermined period, and based on the monitoring result (slide LV) by the monitoring means, the lock effect is generated. A determination means is provided for determining the timing of occurrence of the case.
Therefore, the timing of occurrence of the lock effect varies in accordance with the manner in which the game is played by the player, making it possible to execute a highly interesting lock effect.

In addition, since the control related to the occurrence of the lock effect is performed as described above, the higher the slide LV at that time, the higher the probability that the lock effect will be executed. This increases the probability that the lock effect is generated (started).

As described above, in a game in which a bonus combination can be won, the player needs to perform the eye-pushing operation on each reel 4 more carefully.
On the other hand, the higher the slide LV, the higher the possibility that the player is progressing through the game without performing the eye pressing operation. will increase.

Therefore, the higher the slide LV is, the more likely it is that the symbol corresponding to the bonus combination cannot be stopped in a game in which a bonus combination that requires an eye pressing operation can be won.
On the other hand, in the present embodiment, as described above, the higher the slide LV at that time, the higher the probability that the lock effect will be executed. It is possible to make the player recognize that the game has been executed, and to prevent such a situation that the symbols corresponding to the bonus combination cannot be stopped.
In addition, since it is possible to provide an advantageous state to a player who is playing more slide games, it is possible to make the player play the slide game more positively, so that the operation rate of the game machine can be improved. It is also possible to increase

Furthermore, the higher the slide LV, the higher the probability that the lock effect will be generated (started) at the start of the game. When such a game is executed, the probability that the lock effect is started at the start of the game increases, and the player can easily recognize that the bonus combination can be won before the first reel 4 is stopped. In the game, it is possible to temporarily suspend the slide game and make it easier to perform a spot pushing operation aiming at the symbol corresponding to the bonus combination on all the reels 4 .

In addition, in a game in which a bonus combination can be won, if the slide LV is LV5, the lock effect is surely executed. It becomes possible to recognize it.

It should be noted that the probability of generating the lock effect or the selection rate of the generation timing may be changed according to the type of the winning bonus combination.
Further, in a game in which a bonus role can be won, regardless of the slide LV, if the time from when the first reel is stopped to when the second reel is stopped is within a predetermined time, then the lock effect is executed. good too. Further, in this case, the lock effect may be executed only when the symbols corresponding to the bonus combination form a so-called tenpai mode.
As described above, the generation control of the lock effect in the game in which the bonus combination can be won is performed.

[Freeze effect on the main display and reel status]
Next, referring to FIG. 10, the effect image on the main display 8 and the state of the reels 4 at that time when the lock effect is executed after the occurrence and the occurrence timing are determined as described above. will be explained.

First, FIG. 10(a) shows a case where a lock effect is executed at the start of a game in which a bonus combination can be won.
As shown in FIG. 10(a), even if the game is started by the player's operation of the start lever 3, the reels 4 do not start rotating and remain stationary.
That is, originally, the rotation of the reels 4 would be started by operating the start lever 3, but when the lock effect was executed, the rotation of the reels 4 was not started and the progress of the game was stopped. It becomes a state. Further, in this state, the operation of the stop button 5 is also disabled.

Almost simultaneously with the start of the game, a freeze start image 21a is displayed on the main screen of the main display 8 by the control of the sub-controller 20 so that the player can recognize that it is a game in which a bonus combination can be won. Is displayed.
The start-freeze image 21a may be any image that allows the player to recognize that the game is a game in which a bonus combination can be won. good. Also, the image that has been displayed up to that point may be instantly erased (darkening) to inform the player that the situation is different from usual.
Further, in response to the display of the start freeze image 21a on the main display 8, a predetermined sound effect is output from the speaker 9, and the lamp 11 emits light in a predetermined light emission mode.

After that, although not shown, after a predetermined time (for example, 5 seconds) has elapsed from the start of the game, the lock effect ends, the progress of the game is resumed, the reels 4 start rotating, and the operation of the stop button 5 becomes valid. and the start freeze image 21a on the main display 8 is also erased.

Thus, when the lock effect is executed at the start of the game, the start freeze image 21a is the main image when the reels 4 start rotating, that is, before the player performs a stop operation for stopping the reels 4. It is displayed on the display 8 .
Therefore, the player can immediately recognize that it is possible to win a bonus combination in the game, and performs a pressing operation aiming at the symbols corresponding to the bonus combination on all the reels 4. It becomes possible.

In other words, even if the slide game is being played at that time, the player can recognize that it is possible to win a bonus combination in the game before the stop operation, so once the slide game is stopped, the Since it is possible to perform the eye pushing operation over time, it is possible to easily stop the symbol corresponding to the bonus combination.

Next, FIG. 10(b) shows a case where a lock effect is executed when the first reel is stopped in a game in which a bonus combination can be won.
First, although illustration is omitted, when a game in which a bonus combination can be won is started by the player operating the start lever 3, the reels 4 start to rotate, but at this point the lock effect is not executed yet. For example, the image that has been displayed until then (for example, the image during the normal game state) is continuously displayed on the main display 8 .

Then, as shown in FIG. 10(b), when the first reel 4 (the left reel 4a in the drawing) is stopped by the player's stop operation, at that time (when the first reel is stopped), the screen main display 8 is displayed. section, the first still freeze image 21b is displayed under the control of the sub-controller 20 .
Note that the first freeze freeze image 21b may be any image that allows the player to recognize that the game is a game in which a bonus combination can be won, and the image that has been displayed up to that point is erased (darkened) in an instant. It is also possible to notify the player that the state is different from usual. However, it is preferable to use a display mode different from that when the lock effect is executed at the start of the game.
Further, in response to the display of the first freeze freeze image 21b on the main display 8, a predetermined sound effect is output from the speaker 9, and the lamp 11 emits light in a predetermined light emission mode.

Further, when the lock effect starts when the first reel is stopped, the reels 4 that have not yet stopped (in the figure, the middle reel 4b and the right reel 4c) continue to rotate, but the stop button 5 corresponding to the reel 4 continues to rotate. Operation is invalid.
At this time, the unstopped reels 4 may be temporarily stopped.

After that, although not shown, after a predetermined time (for example, 5 seconds) has passed since the first reel stopped, the lock effect ends, the progress of the game is resumed, the operation of the stop button 5 is enabled, and the main display is performed. The first still freeze image 21b on the device 8 is erased.

Thus, when the lock effect is executed when the first reel is stopped, the first stop freeze image 21b is displayed as the main display after the rotation of one reel 4 is stopped, that is, while the remaining two reels 4 are rotating. It is displayed in the device 8.
Therefore, in order to prevent the player from missing the symbols corresponding to the bonus combination, even if the lock effect is not being executed at the start of the game, the player should pay the bonus to the reel 4 that stops first in advance. It is necessary to perform the eye pressing operation aiming at the pattern corresponding to the winning combination.

That is, when the slide game is being played at that time, the player has not previously performed the eye-pushing operation. There is a high possibility that there will be unsuccessful omissions.

However, in this embodiment, when the slide LV is high, the possibility of the lock effect being executed when the first reel is stopped is low, so it is possible to reduce the possibility of the above-described failure to occur. It becomes.
In addition, since the player can play the slide game in the normal game state with peace of mind by reducing the possibility of missing the game, the player can be encouraged to play the slide game more positively. It becomes possible, and the operating rate of the slot machine 1 as a whole can be increased.

Note that the start freeze image 21a and the first stop freeze image 21b may be displayed as still images or moving images, as long as the player can recognize that the game is a game in which a bonus combination can be won. For example, by displaying a predetermined character image or item image, it may be notified that the game is a game in which a bonus combination can be won.
Also, the start freeze image 21a and the first stop freeze image 21b may be different according to the type of the winning bonus combination.
Further, a plurality of effect images of different types may be provided for each of the start freeze image 21a and the first stop freeze image 21b, and any one of them may be selectively displayed.

In addition, a freeze image that is displayed only on a specific slide LV (for example, LV3 or higher or LV5) is set, and when the freeze image is displayed, the player can recognize the slide LV at that time. good too.
Also, during the lock effect, a freeze image corresponding to the lock effect may be displayed not only on the main display 8 but also on the sub-display 17 .
The lock effect is executed as described above.

[Lottery table used to determine the occurrence of the AT challenge game]
Next, a lottery table for the AT challenge game will be described with reference to FIG.
First, the AT challenge game will be explained.
The AT challenge game is a game for determining whether or not to shift to the AT state during a normal game state in which no bonus combination has been won.

Therefore, when the AT challenge game is executed during the normal game state, a game is played to determine whether or not to shift to the AT state in the game, and as a result of the AT challenge game, it is determined to shift to the AT state. In this case, the game state is changed from the normal game state to the AT state.
The AT challenge game, which will be described in detail later, determines the outcome of the game depending on whether or not the player wins the bell role in the game.

A lottery (AT challenge game lottery) for determining whether or not to generate an AT challenge game is performed by the main controller 10. In the main controller 10, in a specific game during a normal game state in which a bonus combination has not been won, Only AT challenge game lotteries are held.
Specifically, after the game section shifts from the normal section to the advantageous section, the main controller 10 counts the number of games in the advantageous section each time a game is played in the advantageous section, and the number of games in the advantageous section is specified. The AT challenge game lottery is performed when the number is reached and the bell combination (push order bell combination and common bell combination) is won in the game.
In this embodiment, the specific number is set to the number of games in which the last digit is "3" or "7".

FIG. 11 shows the case where a lottery (AT challenge game lottery) is conducted in the main controller 10 to determine whether or not to generate an AT challenge game when the bell role is won in a game in which the number of games in the advantageous section has reached a specific number. 1 shows a lottery table used for
The lottery is performed by lottery of random numbers for AT challenge game lottery by main controller 10. In FIG. ) are respectively shown.
The above random number extraction is performed at the start of the game when the number of games in the advantageous interval reaches a specific number.

As shown in FIG. 11, when winning the push-order bell role in a game in which the number of games in the advantageous section is a specific number, the probability of not generating the AT challenge game (non-winning) is 255/256. , and the generation of the AT challenge game (winning) is determined with a probability of 1/256.

In addition, if a common bell is won in a game in which the number of advantageous section games is a specific number, it is determined with a probability of 255/256 that the AT challenge game will not occur (not won). Occurrence of the game (winning) is determined with a probability of 1/256.

As described above, in the present embodiment, the AT challenge game lottery is conducted when a game with a specific number of advantageous interval games is executed and the bell combination is won in the game.
Therefore, the AT challenge game lottery is executed in some games during the normal game state, and the game state can be shifted from the normal game state to the AT state with an appropriate probability.
Also, when the bell combination is won, there is a possibility that the game will shift to the AT state, so it is possible to increase the player's sense of expectation.

Although the AT challenge game lottery is not executed while the bonus combination is carried over, it may be executed while the bonus combination is carried over.
In addition, the AT challenge game lottery is executed during the fake omen production for the AT state described later and during the main omen production, but during the fake omen production and this omen production, the AT challenge game lottery is executed. You can choose not to.
As described above, a lottery is performed to determine whether or not to generate the AT challenge game.

[AT challenge performance]
Next, with reference to FIG. 12, the AT challenge effect executed on the main display 8 will be described.

As described above, the main controller 10 conducts an AT challenge game lottery in a predetermined game during the normal game state, and when the lottery is won, the AT challenge game is executed.
Further, in the sub control device 20, based on the reception of the control information from the main control device 10, the AT challenge effect is executed with respect to the execution of the AT challenge game.

FIG. 12 shows an effect image on the main display 8 when the AT challenge game is executed under the control of the sub control device 20. As shown in FIG.
First, as shown in FIG. 12( a ), the AT challenge effect starts in response to the start of the AT challenge game, and the AT challenge effect image 22 is displayed on the main portion of the screen of the main display 8 .
In the lower part of the screen of the main display 8, three AT challenge navigation images 23 are displayed side by side in the horizontal direction so as to correspond to the stop button 5. FIG.
Further, in response to the display of the AT challenge effect image 22 on the main display 8, a predetermined sound effect is output from the speaker 9, and the lamp 11 emits light in a predetermined light emission mode.

Each AT challenge navigator image 23 includes symbol information of "?" indicating a question mark in a circular surrounding frame, and does not notify the pressing order for winning the pressing order bell role, but does not inform the user of the predetermined bell role. (including the common bell combination) is won, and if the actual order of pressing the stop button 5 by the player corresponds to the winning bell combination, the player is informed that the bell combination will win. It is recognizable.
That is, as described above, since the AT challenge game is executed when the bell role is won, the player is urged to select the pressing order for winning the bell role.

Also, the AT challenge effect image 22 may be any image as long as it notifies that the AT challenge game has been executed, and may be a still image or moving image including a predetermined background image or character image. In addition, "guess the pressing order" prompting the player to select the pressing order for winning the bell role, and "the pressing order is correct" notifying that an AT state will occur if the bell role wins a prize. It may include character information such as "get AT if you hit".

Then, each time the player performs a stop operation on any of the stop buttons 5 to stop the reels 4, the corresponding AT challenge navigation image 23 is erased.
As a result, when any of the winning bells in the game can be won, under the control of the main controller 10, the right to shift to the AT state with the number of remaining games set to 30 is granted. As a result, the game state will shift from the normal game state to the AT state from the next game.

In the AT challenge game, even if the common bell is won, the AT challenge effect similar to that described above is executed. Even if the order is selected, the winning common bell combination always wins, so the AT challenge game when winning the common bell combination is extremely advantageous to the player.

Further, in the present embodiment, the sub control device 20 waits until a predetermined time (for example, 5 seconds) has elapsed since the AT challenge game was started, or when one of the stop buttons 5 is operated. The operation of the effect button 2d is validated until the condition is met, and during that time, the effect button effective image 22b is displayed on the upper left of the screen of the main display 8 to notify that the operation of the effect button 2d is valid. I am trying to

Then, when the effect button 2d is operated in a state in which the operation of the effect button 2d is enabled, the expected pressing order image 24 as shown in FIG. displayed in addition to the various images already displayed in the section.
The expected push order image 24 is information as if the push order for the winning push order bell role in the game is predicted. It contains forward prediction information ("3, 1, 2" in the figure) and symbol information of "?".
The displayed push order prediction image 24 is displayed until all the reels 4 are stopped, and the player can refer to the push order prediction image 24 and perform the stop operation of the stop button 5. - 特許庁

The expected push order information displayed by the expected push order image 24 is generated by the sub-controller 20 at a predetermined timing. For example, a predetermined random number is extracted based on the operation of the effect button 2d, and one of six push orders is randomly determined by lottery based on the extraction of the random number.
Therefore, the expected pressing order information is irrelevant to the pressing order for the winning pressing order bell combination in the game. The probability of winning the bell combination in the pushing order is the same as when the stop operation is not performed according to the expected pushing order information.

Note that the expected pushing order information may be generated by a method other than the one described above. For example, the sub-controller 20 may memorize the pushing order of the bell role in the AT challenge game that has already been executed a predetermined number of times. may manage history information and generate push order prediction information based on the history information. For example, it may display the type of push order that has been least won in the most recent predetermined period.

On the other hand, in the state where the operation of the effect button 2d is activated, if the effect button 2d is not operated until a predetermined time (for example, 5 seconds) elapses, as shown in FIG. The operation of the button 2d is invalidated and the effect button effective image 22b is erased. Thereafter, even if the effect button 2d is operated, the push order prediction image 24 will not be displayed.

As described above, since the AT challenge effect is executed in correspondence with the execution of the AT challenge game, it is possible to improve the interest of the game during the AT challenge game.
Further, when the AT challenge performance is executed, the pushing order prediction image 24 can be displayed, so that the player can proceed with the AT challenge game by referring to the pushing order prediction image 24, thereby selecting the pushing order. It is also possible to give a certain sense of security to the player who is hesitant.
In addition, since the expected push order image 24 is displayed by operating the performance button 2d, it is possible to select whether or not to display the expected push order image 24 according to the player's preference. It becomes possible to provide games.

In this embodiment, when the effect button 2d is operated in a state where the operation of the effect button 2d is activated, the push order prediction image 24 is displayed separately from the AT challenge navigation image 23. However, when the effect button 2d is operated, the expected push order image 24 is not displayed, and the symbol information "?.?.?" may be changed to numerical information indicating (for example, "1, 3, 2", etc.).
Also, when the common bell role is won in the AT challenge game, when the effect button 2d is operated, the symbol information of "?.?.?" It may be changed to numerical information indicating information (for example, "1, 3, 2", etc.). However, in this case, the bell combination wins regardless of the order in which the stop button 5 is operated.
The AT challenge effect is executed as described above.

[Lots of lottery table used when determining occurrence of precursory state]
Next, with reference to FIG. 13, generation control of the premonitory state, which is the effect game state related to the effect described above, will be described.

In the present embodiment, the main controller 10, in addition to when the AT challenge game described above is executed, when the last digit of the number of advantageous section games in the normal game state becomes "1", the AT A state shift lottery is performed, and whether or not to shift to the AT state is determined based on the lottery result of the combination in the game.
Then, when it is decided to shift to the AT state, instead of immediately shifting to the AT state, a predetermined delay period is provided, and the shift to the AT state is performed after the elapse of this delay period. ing.

In addition, as described above, the sub control device 20 is based on the occurrence of the precursor state (specific effect game state) based on the result of the transition lottery to the AT state, control to increase the execution probability of the individual effect, and to the AT state Effect control such as execution of an omen effect is performed immediately before the transition.
Therefore, when the result of the lottery for transition to the AT state during the normal game state is a win, the AT state occurs via the precursor state (this precursor state).

In addition, in the main control device 10, even if the AT state transition lottery is performed but the transition lottery is not won, the effect game state related to the performance is changed to the portent state (fake portent state). I am trying to Therefore, even in the case of the fake precursor state, the sub control device 20 performs control to increase the execution probability of the individual production in the same manner as described above, and the precursor production (fake precursor production) similar to the precursor production immediately before shifting to the AT state. will be executed.

FIG. 13 shows a lottery table used for a lottery for transition to the AT state in a game in which the last digit of the number of games in the advantageous section during the normal game state is "1".
The lottery for transition to the AT state is performed by lottery of random numbers for transition lottery by the main controller 10. In FIG. The number of (winning) is shown respectively.
Also, the random number extraction is performed at the start of the game to be selected by lottery.

As shown in FIG. 13, when a replay combination is won in a game targeted for lottery, it is determined with a probability of 1/256 that this portent state, that is, transition to the AT state, is determined. It is determined with a probability of 1/256 that a fake precursor state is generated without transitioning to the state, and it is determined with a probability of 254/256 that neither this precursor state nor the fake precursor state is generated (not elected). be done.

In addition, when a watermelon role is won in a game targeted for lottery, it is determined with a probability of 64/256 that this precursory state is generated, and that a fake precursory state is generated with a probability of 128/256. It is determined with a probability of 64/256 that neither the real precursor state nor the fake precursor state will occur (non-winning).

In addition, when the player wins the cherry role in the lottery target game, it is determined with a probability of 128/256 that the actual precursory state is generated, and that the fake precursory state is generated with a probability of 128/256. It is determined with a probability of 0/256 that neither the real precursor state nor the fake precursor state will occur (non-winning).
It should be noted that, although illustration is omitted, if a winning combination other than the above is won, it will not be won at all.

As a result of the AT state transition lottery as described above, when the AT state transition lottery is won, the production game state related to the effect shifts to the precursor state, and then shifts to the AT state in the final game of the precursor state. This is notified, and the game state shifts to the AT state from the next game.
On the other hand, if the AT state transition lottery is not won, but the transition to the fake precursor state is won, the production game state related to the production is shifted to the fake precursor state, and then AT in the final game of the fake precursor state. It is notified that the state will not be changed, and the game state is maintained as the normal game state.

Since the AT state transition lottery is performed as described above, if you win a rare role in a game where the number of the last digit in the number of advantageous interval games is "1", there is a high probability that you will enter this omen state. The transition (the transition to the AT state is determined) makes it possible to heighten the player's expectations.
In addition, even if a replay combination with a relatively high winning probability is won, this portent state will occur, albeit with a low probability, so that it is possible to form an unexpected AT state transition mode. be.

In addition, even if the transition to the AT state is not decided, if the rare role is won, the fake precursor state will occur with a high probability, and the interest in the game and the player's expectation will be enhanced. is possible.
In addition, since the AT state transition lottery is executed only in a specific game, not in all games in the normal game state, it is possible to set the actual AT state transition probability to an appropriate value, and the game parlor and the It is possible to adjust the profit balance with the player.

Note that the AT state transition lottery is preferably not performed when the state has already transitioned to the precursor state, but it may be performed.
In addition, when a rare role is won, there is a case where a bonus role and a bonus role are won, but the lottery for shifting to the AT state is performed even when this double winning is performed, but in this case, the transition to the precursor state can be invalidated preferable. In addition, if the player wins the transfer to the AT state at this time, it is preferable to inform the player of the transfer to the AT state at the end of the bonus state, and to transfer to the AT state immediately thereafter.

In addition, if the bonus role is won during the precursor state, if the precursor state is the fake precursor state, the fake precursor state is terminated by transitioning to the bonus state, and if the precursor state is the actual precursor state. In this case, it is preferable to terminate the precursor state by transitioning to the bonus state, notify that the player will transition to the AT state at the end of the bonus state, and immediately shift to the AT state.
Further, when an AT challenge game is executed during this precursor state, and the result of the AT challenge game determines the transition to the AT state, it is preferable to end this precursor state and shift to the AT state. . Further, in this case, it is preferable to generate the AT state while granting (stocking) the right to shift to the AT state for the terminated present precursor state.

Also, the number of advantageous section games for which the lottery for transition to the AT state is to be performed may be other than the number described above, or the lottery for transition to the AT state may be performed in all games. Also, the number of games to be selected by lottery may be changed according to the establishment of a predetermined condition.
Further, when the bonus combination and the rare combination are won in duplicate, the lottery for transition to the AT state may not be performed.
As described above, the lottery for the transition to the AT state is performed.

[Lottery table used to determine the number of precursor games in the precursor state]
Next, with reference to FIG. 14, the control for determining the number of precursory games, which is the duration of the precursory state when occurrence of the precursory state is determined, will be described.

As described above, main controller 10 determines the occurrence of the real precursor state and the fake precursor state as precursor states based on the result of the lottery for transition to the AT state. In this case, the number of portent games for continuing the portent state is determined.

FIG. 14 shows a lottery table used when determining the number of precursor games of the precursor state when occurrence of the precursor state is determined.
The lottery for the number of games is performed by lottery of random numbers for lottery for the number of games by the main controller 10. In FIG. ) are respectively shown.
The above random number extraction is performed at the start of the game when it is determined that the precursor state has occurred.

As shown in FIG. 14, when the fake precursor state is generated as the precursor state, it is determined with a probability of 16/256 that the number of precursor games will be 8 games, and that of 16 games will be determined with a probability of 16/256. , 31 games are determined with a probability of 224/256, and 32 games are determined with a probability of 0/256.

Further, when the main precursor state is generated as the precursor state, the number of precursor games is determined to be 8 games with a probability of 16/256, and the number of precursor games is determined to be 16 games with a probability of 16/256. , 31 games are decided with a probability of 96/256, and 32 games are decided with a probability of 128/256.

As a result of determining the number of precursory games as described above, if a fake precursory state occurs, the fake precursory state continues until the determined number of precursory games is played. After the end, the normal game state is maintained.
On the other hand, when the present precursor state occurs, the present precursor state continues until the predetermined number of precursor games are executed, and after the completion of the present precursor state, the game state shifts to the AT state. becomes.

Further, as described above, at the end of the precursor state, the sub-control device 20 executes continuous production, and as a result of the continuous production, in the case of the fake precursor state, it is notified that the state does not shift to the AT state, and this precursor In the case of the state, the transition to the AT state is notified.
In addition, in the case of the fake precursor state, the continuous effect may be terminated without being generated.
Also, in the second half of the portent state, the portent effect may be executed, and when the portent effect is executed, the continuous effect similar to the above is executed in the final stage.

Since the number of portent games is determined as described above, the duration of the portent state varies in various ways, making it possible to improve the amusement of the game.
Also, the number of precursor games is determined such that the duration of the actual precursor state tends to be longer than that of the fake precursor state.
Therefore, it is possible to change the expectation of the player according to the duration of the precursory state, and to improve the interest.

In addition, it is possible to provide game contents that efficiently increase the player's expectation, such as the player's expectation gradually increasing as the premonitory state continues.
Furthermore, since 32 games are selected as the number of precursory games only in this precursory state, if the actual precursory state exceeds 31 games, it is possible to greatly increase the player's expectations. of.

The options for the number of precursory games and the probability of determining the number of precursory games may be other than those described above. The number of precursor games may be set on the condition that the period is longer than the period. Further, in the case of the main precursor state, the number of precursor games in the shortest period may not be selected, and in the case of the fake precursor state, the number of precursor games in the shortest period may not be selected.
The number of precursor games is determined as described above.

[Lottery table used to determine the occurrence and type of individual effects]
Next, with reference to FIG. 15 and FIG. 16, generation control of the individual effect during the normal game state will be described.

As described above, the sub-control device 20 has individual effect control means for executing an individual effect when a predetermined condition is established in the game during the normal game state.
Also, during the normal game state, the above-mentioned portent state is included, but when the portent effect in the portent state is not executed, the individual effect can be executed.
A plurality of types of individual effects are set, for example, the appearance of a predetermined character on the background displayed on the main display 8 during the normal game state, or the appearance of cars, trains, etc. in the background. There are things that pass through, etc., and they are things that give changes to the production during the normal game state.

In this embodiment, the sub control device 20 changes the generation control of the individual effect according to the presence or absence of the precursor state described above.
The sub-controller 20 sets individual effects 1 to 5 in which a character appears from the left corner of the screen of the main display 8 and passes to the right corner of the screen, as shown in FIG. there is
As shown in FIG. 16, individual effects 1 to 5 have different character images 24a to 24e that appear (pass through).
Therefore, the player recognizes which individual effect has been executed due to the difference in the character images that appear.
Although FIG. 16 shows only character images and omits other images, a predetermined background image or the like during the normal game state is also displayed on the screen.

The sub control device 20 determines whether or not to generate an individual effect and which of the above individual effects 1 to 5 is to be generated, depending on the effect game state related to the effect at that time, that is, the presence or absence of a precursor state. I am trying to
Therefore, the sub-control device 20 as the individual effect control means selects the type of individual effect based on the determination result as to whether or not the privilege is given.
However, even if it is in the portent state, if the portent effect is being executed, the generation control of the individual effect is not performed.

FIG. 15 shows a lottery table used when determining whether or not to generate an individual effect and which of the individual effects 1 to 5 is to be generated when a game is executed in a normal game state. showing.
The lottery for individual effects is performed by lottery of random numbers for individual effect lottery by main controller 10. In FIG. The numbers of winners) are shown respectively.
Also, the random numbers are extracted at the start of each game.

As shown in FIG. 15, in the case of the non-herald state, it is determined with a probability of 196/256 that none of the individual effects 1 to 5 is generated, and that the individual effect 1 is generated is determined with a probability of 32/256. It is determined with a probability of 256, generating an individual performance 2 is determined with a probability of 16/256, generating an individual performance 3 is determined with a probability of 6/256, and generating an individual performance 4. is determined with a probability of 6/256, and generation of the individual effect 5 is determined with a probability of 0/256.

In addition, in the case of the fake precursor state, it is determined with a probability of 1/256 that none of the individual performances 1 to 5 will be generated, and it is determined with a probability of 128/256 that the individual performance 1 will be generated. is determined with a probability of 64/256 to generate the individual performance 2, to generate the individual performance 3 is determined with a probability of 32/256, and to generate the individual performance 4 is determined with a probability of 23/256. is determined with a probability of , and the generation of the individual effect 5 is determined with a probability of 8/256.

In addition, in the case of this portent state, it is determined with a probability of 1/256 that none of the individual effects 1 to 5 is generated, and it is determined with a probability of 128/256 that the individual effect 1 is generated. is determined with a probability of 47/256 to generate the individual performance 2, to generate the individual performance 3 is determined with a probability of 32/256, and to generate the individual performance 4 is determined with a probability of 32/256. is determined with a probability of , and the generation of the individual effect 5 is determined with a probability of 16/256.

Since the occurrence control of the individual effects is performed as described above, the occurrence probability of the individual effects 1 to 5 is higher in the case of the precursor state than in the case of the non-prediction state.
In addition, the greater the numerical value for classifying the individual effect, the less likely it is to occur in the non-prediction state, and the more likely it is to occur in the actual portent state than in the fake portent state.
Also, the individual effect 5 does not occur in the non-herald state.

Therefore, depending on the frequency of occurrence of the individual effects 1 to 5, it is possible to suggest whether the effect game state related to the effect at that time is a non-premonitory state or a precursory state, and depending on the frequency of occurrence of the individual effects 1 to 5 Therefore, it becomes possible to execute a highly interesting game that can change the player's sense of expectation.
In addition, the greater the type numerical value of the generated individual effect, the higher the player's expectation for the occurrence of this precursory state.
Also, when the individual effect 5 occurs, it is possible to greatly increase the player's sense of expectation.

The number of individual effects related to the presence or absence of the portent state may be less than 5 or may be 6 or more.
Further, an individual effect that occurs only in the non-prediction state may be provided, or an individual effect that occurs only in the present portent state may be provided.

In addition, the individual effects 1 to 5 are made different according to the type of characters that appear, but as the individual effects 1 to 5, various other images may be displayed. A predetermined character appears, but in another individual presentation, a train or a car passes, and in another individual presentation, the wind blows and an umbrella flies, etc., so that the player can recognize the difference in the type of individual presentation. Anything will do.

Further, even when the individual effect is generated during the precursor state, the probability of occurrence of the individual effect may be changed according to the number of games in the precursor state. The occurrence probability of the individual effect may be set higher than in other games, or any individual effect may be generated without fail in the first game in which the transition to the premonitory state is made.
In this way, the player can recognize the point in time when the premonitory state starts, so that the player can predict the state of progress of the subsequent performance to some extent, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game. be.
Generation control of the individual performance is performed as described above.

[Lottery table used to determine the occurrence and type of omen effects]
Next, with reference to FIG. 17, generation control of the precursor effect will be described.

As described above, the sub-controller 20 performs various effects control in response to the occurrence of the precursory state, for example, during the precursory state, the probability of occurrence of a predetermined individual effect is increased.
Further, when the number of precursory games in the precursory state is determined to be 31 games or 32 games, the first half of the precursory state (for example, 16 games from the start of the precursory state) increases the frequency of occurrence of a predetermined individual effect. In the second half (for example, 15 games until the end of the precursory state), the precursory effects are executed over a plurality of games.
The portent effect includes the main portent effect executed when shifting to the AT state and the fake portent effect executed when not shifting to the AT state.

That is, the sub control device 20 is a specific effect control means capable of executing a precursor effect (specific effect) over a plurality of games in relation to the fact that the effect game state is controlled to a precursor state as a specific effect game state. It is prepared.

Then, when the portent effect is executed, a continuous effect is executed over a predetermined game (for example, three games) immediately before the portent effect ends, and when the portent effect is the main portent effect. As a result of the continuous performance, information is displayed so that the player can recognize that the transition to the AT state is performed, and in the case of the fake precursor performance, the player is informed that the continuous performance will not result in the transition to the AT state. It is designed to display recognizable information.

If the number of precursory games in the precursory state is determined to be other than 31 games or 32 games, the precursory effect is not generated. It is preferable to execute continuous effects over a predetermined number of games (for example, three games) without passing through, and to notify whether or not there is a transition to the AT state based on the results.

In addition, the sub-controller 20 can execute a plurality of types of precursor effects (animation) as the precursor effects (moving images) to be executed on the main display device 8, and one of the precursor effects is executed according to the type of the precursor state. ing.
For example, one of a plurality of premonitory effects, such as one in which the main character does weight training or one in which the main character runs on a river bank, is executed, and then, as a continuous production, for example, the main character fights against an enemy character. A production is executed.
In the present embodiment, five kinds of precursor effects 1 to 5 with different effects modes are provided, and the sub-controller 20 can selectively execute any of the precursor effects 1 to 5.

In FIG. 17, when 31 games or 32 games are selected as the number of portent games in the portent state, it is determined whether or not to generate a portent effect and which of the portent effects 1 to 5 is to be generated. 1 shows a lottery table used in the event.
The lottery for the portent effect is performed by lottery of random numbers for the portent effect lottery by the main controller 10. In FIG. The numbers of winners) are shown respectively.
The random number extraction is performed at the start of the game when the number of precursor games is determined.

As shown in FIG. 17, in the case of the fake portent state, it is determined with a probability of 32/256 that the portent effect is not generated, and it is determined with a probability of 96/256 that the portent effect 1 is generated. is determined with a probability of 64/256 to generate the portent effect 2, to generate the portent effect 3 is determined with a probability of 32/256, and to generate the portent effect 4 is determined with a probability of 24/256. is determined with a probability of , and the generation of the precursor effect 5 is determined with a probability of 8/256.

In addition, in the case of this portent state, it is determined with a probability of 32/256 that the portent effect is not generated, and it is determined with a probability of 96/256 that the portent effect 1 is generated, and the portent effect 2 is determined. is determined with a probability of 48/256, generation of the precursor effect 3 is determined with a probability of 32/256, and generation of the precursor effect 4 is determined with a probability of 32/256. , to generate an omen effect 5 with a probability of 16/256.

Since the generation control of the precursor effect is performed as described above, when the number of precursor games in the precursor state is determined to be 31 games or 32 games, one of the precursor effects will occur with a high probability.
In addition, in the case of the real precursor state, the precursor effect with a large type numerical value is more likely to occur than in the fake precursor state.

Therefore, when a premonition state with a relatively long duration is selected, the premonition effect is generated with a high probability, and it is possible to execute a highly interesting game that changes the player's expectations. It becomes.
In addition, as the type numerical value of the generated portent effect increases, the player's expectation for the occurrence of this portent state can be heightened.

The number of portent effects may be less than 5 or may be 6 or more.
In addition, an indication effect that occurs only in the present indication state may be provided.
In addition, when it is determined not to generate the precursor performance in the precursor state, continuous performance is executed in a predetermined number of games at the end of the precursor state, and whether or not to shift to the AT state is notified according to the result of the continuous performance. You may do so.

Further, the portent effects 1 to 5 may be any as long as the player can recognize the difference in the types of portent effects.
As described above, the generation control of the omen effect is performed.

[Omen production]
Next, with reference to FIG. 18, the precursor effect executed on the main display 8 will be described.

As described above, in the sub control device 20, based on the reception of the control information from the main control device 10, when the precursor state of the 31st game or the 32nd game occurs, the precursor effect is executed in the latter half. ing.
The sub-controller 20 displays the corresponding effect image on the main display 8 by executing the precursor effect, and operates the speaker 9 and the lamp 11 to output the corresponding effect sound and decorative light emission. .

In addition, the sub control device 20 can execute a button effect (operation effect) related to the effect game state based on the operation of the effect button 2d in a predetermined game in which the precursor effect is being executed. When operated, various information related to the precursory state is displayed on the main display 8 or the like.
That is, the sub control device 20 is provided with an operation effect control means capable of executing an operation effect related to the effect game state based on the operation of the effect button 2d as operation means.
In this embodiment, when the effect button 2d is operated, in order to notify the information related to the portent state, a notification effect capable of reporting the history information related to the control to the portent state is executed.

FIG. 18 shows an effect image on the main display 8 when the precursor effect is executed under the control of the sub-controller 20. As shown in FIG.
It should be noted that FIG. 18 shows a case where the precursor effect 1 is executed. Also, in the drawing, the effect image is simplified, but in reality, images (moving images) such as backgrounds and characters are displayed.

First, as shown in FIG. 18A, when the first game of the precursor effect 1 is executed, the precursor effect 1 image 25 is displayed on the main portion of the screen of the main display 8 .
The precursor effect 1 is executed over a predetermined number of games (for example, 15 games), and the precursor effect 1 image 25 is continuously displayed on the main display 8 during this period.
In addition, during execution of a predetermined game during the omen effect, transition to the AT state Based on the lottery result, a predetermined item image appears or the background image is changed, thereby changing the player's expectation. is preferred.

Further, in the present embodiment, the sub control device 20 activates the operation of the effect button 2d after the precursor effect is started and before a predetermined number of games (for example, 3 games) are executed. .
During this period, an image may be displayed at a predetermined position on the screen of the main display 8 to notify that the operation of the effect button 2d is valid.

Then, when the effect button 2d is operated in a state in which the operation of the effect button 2d is activated, as shown in FIG. A small screen 26a appears in the upper right corner of the displayed main display 8, and the precursor state history image is displayed in the small screen 26a.
In the portent state history image, information that enables identification of the type of individual effect performed in the predetermined game in the first half is displayed as background information during the portent state that triggered the occurrence of the present portent effect. An image is displayed to notify the type of the individual effect actually executed in the first game of the state.

FIG. 18 exemplifies the case where the individual effect 5 in which the character image 24e appears in the first game of the precursory state is executed. A number-of-games image 26b consisting of character information of "1st game in precursory state" indicating the number of games in the precursory state in which 5 has been executed is displayed.
That is, the sub-control device 20 as the specific operation effect control means is the individual effect selected by the sub-control device 20 (individual effect control means) in the game before the precursor effect (specific effect) is executed as the specific operation effect. The individual performance selected by the sub-control device 20 (individual performance control means) in the first game in which the performance game state is controlled to be a precursor state (specific performance game state) is made executable. It is possible to execute a notification effect that can notify the selection result of.

In addition, when the effect button 2d is operated, in addition to the precursor state history image, at the bottom right of the screen of the main display 8, as background information during the precursor state, A number-of-games image 27 showing the number of games that have been played is displayed.

Therefore, when the player operates the production button 2d in a predetermined game during the precursor production, the specific operation production is executed, and the individual production executed in the first game in the precursor state before the current precursor production occurs. Thus, it is possible to check the type and the background information during the precursory state, such as the number of games in the precursory state that have been executed up to that time.
In addition, the sub control device 20 can execute a specific operation effect when the effect button 2d is operated during the period from when the precursor effect is started until a predetermined number of games (for example, 3 games) are executed. There is.

On the other hand, even if the operation of the effect button 2d is enabled, if the effect button 2d is not operated, as shown in FIG. displayed as is.

In addition, since the operation of the effect button 2d is also activated in the second game of the precursor effect, even if the effect button 2d is operated during the execution of the second game of the precursor effect, the effect shown in FIG. ), the small screen 26a and the elapsed game number image 27 are displayed. The precursor state history image at this time is the same image as the first game, but the elapsed game number image 27 is updated by one game.

Although not shown, the operation of the effect button 2d is activated during the execution of the first three games of the precursor effect, so the effect button 2d is operated during the execution of the third game of the precursor effect. Also in this case, an image similar to that described above is displayed.
In addition, the small screen 26a is displayed for a predetermined period of time (5 seconds) from the point at which the effect button 2d is operated in each game, and is erased after the predetermined period of time has elapsed. Concerning, when the effect button 2d is operated in a predetermined game, it is continuously displayed until the portent effect ends.

As described above, when the effect button 2d is operated during a predetermined period during execution of the precursor effect (for example, until three games are executed), the precursor state history image is displayed as the background information during the precursor state. , and the elapsed game count image 27 is displayed.
Therefore, the player can enjoy the portent effect while confirming the background information during the portent state, and can attract the player's interest in the portent effect.

In addition, as described above, the selection rate of the type of individual effect executed in the first half of the precursory state changes depending on whether the precursory state is the fake precursory state or the actual precursory state. By checking the portent state history image, the sense of expectation for the occurrence of the AT state changes, and it becomes possible to improve the interest of the game.
Further, when the displayed portent state history image is selected with a high probability in the case of the present portent state, it is possible to improve the player's sense of expectation.
Further, since the background information during the precursor state is displayed based on the operation of the effect button 2d, it is possible to select whether or not to display the background information according to the player's preference.

Also, regarding the number of games in the precursor state, the selection rate changes depending on whether the precursor state is the fake precursor state or the actual precursor state. It is possible to change the player's sense of expectation for the occurrence, and to improve the amusement of the game.

In addition, when the precursor effect is executed, there is a high possibility that the player will forget the type of the individual effect that has already been executed several tens of games ago. As a result, the player can confirm the circumstances regarding the occurrence of the present indication effect, and it is possible to provide a game environment that satisfies the player.
Similarly, even if the player forgets the number of games executed during the precursor state, it is possible to check the number of games at that time. It is possible to predict how many more games the premonitory effects will continue. In particular, when the precursory state continues for 32 games, the present precursory state is determined. Therefore, there is a possibility that the player may be extremely disappointed due to misidentification of the number of games executed during the precursory state. , in this embodiment, it is possible to prevent such a situation.
In addition, since the player does not need to remember the number of games played during the premonitory state each time the game is played, the player can play the game with peace of mind.

Further, when the effect button 2d is operated during the period from the start of the portent effect to the execution of a predetermined number of games (for example, three games), the portent state history image and the elapsed game number image 27 are displayed. As a result, it is possible to prevent overlap with other button effects during the omen effect, and it is possible to execute various effects without any problems.

In the present embodiment, when the effect button 2d is operated, the type of individual effect for the first game in the premonitory state is notified, but the type of individual effect in other games is notified. You may do so. In addition, since there is a possibility that the individual effect is not executed in the first game in the precursor state, in that case, the type of the individual effect executed first after transitioning to the precursor state may be notified, The type of individual effect executed most frequently during the precursor state (first half) may be notified.
Also, in the first game of the precursor state, any individual performance is always executed, and when the performance button 2d is operated, the type of individual performance of the first game of the precursor state is notified. can be

Further, the portent state history image is erased when a predetermined period of time elapses after the operation of the effect button 2d, but it may be continuously displayed until the portent effect is finished.
Also, the period during which the effect button 2d is activated may be other than the above.
In addition, when another button effect is executed during the period during which the effect button 2d is activated, the other button effect is preferentially executed. and the elapsed game number image 27 may not be displayed.
In addition, each time the production button 2d is operated, the precursor state history image and the elapsed game number image 27 are hidden, the precursor state history image and the elapsed game number image 27 are hidden, and the precursor state history image is hidden. The display and the elapsed game number image 27 may be displayed, and the display combination of the precursor state history image and the elapsed game number image 27 may be repeatedly displayed in a predetermined order.
The premonition effect is executed as described above.

[Lottery table used to determine the number of games in continuous production]
Next, with reference to FIG. 19, the lottery for the number of consecutive effects games will be described.

As described above, the main controller 10 draws a lottery for a combination based on the execution of the game, and also draws a lottery for a bonus combination at the time of this lottery.
Then, when the bonus combination is won, the game is executed while the bonus combination is carried over until the bonus combination is won.

Further, in the sub control device 20, when a lottery related to winning a bonus combination is performed based on the control information from the main control device 10, a continuous effect is executed over a plurality of games (for example, 3 games). I have to.
For example, when the player wins a cherry role that may be won in duplicate with the bonus role, the continuous performance is executed, and when the bonus role is won, the fact that the bonus role has been won is reported as a result of the performance. When the player has not won the bonus combination, the continuous performance is executed to notify that the player has not won the bonus combination as a result of the performance.

The period (the number of games) during which the continuous production is executed is controlled by the main controller 10, and the sub-controller 20 controls the production corresponding to the continuous production during the period of the continuous production controlled by the main controller 10. I am trying to do Therefore, the period during which the continuous effect is executed is determined by main controller 10 .

FIG. 19 shows a lottery table used by the main controller 10 to determine the number of games for continuous effects when a rare combination is won.
The lottery for the number of games in the continuous effect is performed by lottery of random numbers for lottery for the number of games by the main controller 10. In FIG. The number of winning values (winning) is shown respectively.
Also, the random number extraction is performed at the start of the game in which the rare combination is won.

As shown in FIG. 19, when a rare role is won and a bonus role (regular bonus role or big bonus role) is also won, the number of games in the continuous effect is set to 3 with a probability of 64/256. 4 games was decided with a probability of 64/256, 5 games was decided with a probability of 64/256, and 6 games was decided with a probability of 64/256. be.

In addition, when the rare role is won but the bonus role is not won, the number of games in the continuous effect is determined with a probability of 96/256 to be 3 games, and the number of games to be played is 96/256. 5 games is decided with a probability of 256, 5 games is decided with a probability of 32/256, and 6 games is decided with a probability of 32/256.

During the period in which the games for the number of games determined as described above are executed, the continuous effect is executed.
Note that, in the present embodiment, the main controller 10 does not perform control (such as transmission of control information) to immediately execute a continuous effect when a rare role is won, and the controller 10 does not perform a continuous effect when 8 games are executed after a rare role is won. Control is performed to insert a waiting period for a predetermined number of games before the start of the continuous performance so that the performance ends.

Therefore, for example, when 3 games are selected as the number of games for the continuous effect, the continuous effect is started after a waiting period of 5 games has passed since the winning of the rare role, and 6 games are the number of games for the continuous effect. is selected, the continuous effect is started after a waiting period of two games has elapsed since the winning of the rare combination.
This is because when a rare role is won, there is a possibility that an AT state transition lottery will be performed, and at that time, there is a possibility that 8 games will be selected at the shortest as the number of games in the precursor state, so it is possible to continue from the rare role win. By setting the period until the end of the effect to 8 games, the expectations for both the shift to the AT state and the winning of the bonus combination when the rare combination is won are increased.

It should be noted that, before the continuous performance is executed after winning the bonus role, or if the symbol combination corresponding to the bonus role is derived during the continuous performance, the continuous performance is not executed or the continuous performance is forced. It will end.

Since the number of games of the continuous effect is determined as described above, the continuous effect is executed in various periods.
Therefore, it is possible to improve the interest of the game.
In addition, a relatively larger number of consecutive effects games are selected when the bonus combination is won than when the bonus combination is not won.
Therefore, the player's expectation for winning the bonus combination can be heightened as the execution period of the continuous effect becomes longer.

Although the continuous performance is always executed when the rare role is won, the continuous performance may be executed with a predetermined probability (for example, 60%), or the rare role that has not been won in the bonus role may be won. In some cases, continuous effects may be executed with a predetermined probability. Also, if the bonus combination is not won when the rare combination is won and the state does not shift to the portent state, the continuous effect may not be executed.
Also. When the rare combination is won, the continuous effect for the determined number of games may be executed immediately without inserting the waiting period.
As described above, the number of games for continuous effects is determined.

[Lottery table used to determine the type of continuous effect]
Next, with reference to FIG. 20, the lottery for the type of continuous effect will be described.

As described above, the main controller 10 determines the number of games to be played in the continuous performance, but the sub-controller 20 determines the type of continuous performance based on the number of games in the continuous performance. there is
The continuous effect is a effect executed by the sub-controller 20 operating various main displays, the speaker 9 and the lamp 11. For example, it is executed by displaying a predetermined continuous appearance image on the main display 8. be done.
The sub control device 20 determines one of continuous effects 1 to 3, which will be described later, based on the information indicating the number of games of the continuous effect transmitted from the main control device 10. FIG.

FIG. 20 shows a lottery table used by the sub-controller 20 to determine the type of continuous performance when executing the continuous performance.
The lottery for the type of continuous effect is performed by random number lottery for the lottery for the type of continuous effect by the main control device 10. In FIG. The number of winning values (winning) is shown respectively.
Also, the extraction of the random number is performed when the number of games in the continuous effect is received.

As shown in FIG. 20, when 3 games are determined as the number of games of continuous effect, continuous effect 1 is determined with a probability of 128/256 as the type of continuous effect, and continuous effect 2 is determined. That is determined with a probability of 96/256, and continuous effect 3 is determined with a probability of 32/256.

Further, when 4 games are determined as the number of games of the continuous effect, the continuous effect 1 is determined with a probability of 96/256, and the continuous effect 2 is determined with a probability of 128/256. 32/256, and the continuous effect 3 is determined with a probability of 32/256.

Further, when 5 games are determined as the number of games of the continuous effect, the continuous effect 1 is determined with a probability of 64/256, and the continuous effect 2 is determined with a probability of 96/256. , and it is determined with a probability of 96/256 that the continuous effect 3 will be performed.

Further, when 6 games are determined as the number of games of the continuous effect, the continuous effect 1 is determined with a probability of 64/256, and the continuous effect 2 is determined with a probability of 64/256. , and it is determined with a probability of 128/256 that the continuous effect 3 will be performed.

Since the type of continuous performance is determined as described above, various continuous performances with different performance modes are executed.
Therefore, it is possible to improve the interest of the game.
Further, as the number of games of the continuous performance increases, the possibility of selecting the continuous performance 2 rather than the continuous performance 1 or the continuous performance 3 rather than the continuous performance 2 increases.
As described above, the greater the number of games in which continuous effects are performed, the higher the possibility of winning the bonus role. It is possible to increase

The number of types of continuous effects and the probability of selecting each continuous effect may be other than those described above, and each continuous effect may be selected at a uniform selection rate.
Also, a continuous effect that is not selected depending on the number of games of a predetermined continuous effect may be provided. For example, when the number of games of continuous production is 3 games, continuous production 3 is not selected, and when the number of games of continuous production is 6 games, continuous production 1 is not selected. good.
The type of continuous effect is determined as described above.

[Continuous production]
Next, with reference to FIG. 21, an effect image displayed on the main display 8 under the control of the sub-controller 20 when the continuous effects 1 to 3 are executed will be described.

In this embodiment, basically, the continuous effect is executed in a form in which the main character and the enemy character fight each other, and the contents of the battle are changed according to the type of the continuous effect.
FIG. 21 shows effect images displayed on the main display 8 corresponding to the continuous effects 1-3.

First, FIG. 21(a) shows an effect image on the main display 8 when the continuous effect 1 is executed.
As shown in FIG. 21(a), when the continuous effect 1 is executed, the main character image 28a and the enemy character image 28b appear on the screen of the main display 8, and the main character image 28a and the enemy character image 28b appear over the game during the continuous effect. An effect image (moving image) is displayed in which the character image 28a and the enemy character image 28b fight.

In this case, it is preferable to display an effect image (moving image) in which the main character image 28a and the enemy character image 28b repeatedly attack and defend each game during the continuous effect.
Then, in the final game of the continuous effect (for example, after the end of the game), if the bonus combination has been won, the result image in which the main character image 28a wins is displayed, and if the bonus combination has not been won. By displaying the result image in which the enemy character image 28b wins, the presence or absence of winning of the bonus combination is reported.

Next, FIG. 21(b) shows an effect image on the main display 8 when the continuous effect 2 is executed.
As shown in FIG. 21B, when the continuous effect 2 is executed, a main character image 28a, an enemy character image 28b, and a roulette image 28c are displayed on the screen of the main display 8, and the continuous effect is being executed. A performance image (moving image) showing the contents of the roulette game played by the main character image 28a and the enemy character image 28b is displayed across the game.

In this case, both the main character image 28a and the enemy character image 28b play the roulette game for each game during the continuous production, and the resulting image is a losing ("x" in the figure) until the final game. is preferably displayed.
Then, in the final game of the continuous effect (for example, after the end of the game), if a bonus role is won, a result image in which the main character image 28a wins ("○" in the figure) is displayed, and a bonus is displayed. If the player has not won the bonus role, the player is notified of whether or not the bonus role has been won by displaying a result image in which the enemy character image 28b wins ("O" in the drawing).

Next, FIG. 21(c) shows an effect image on the main display 8 when the continuous effect 3 is executed.
As shown in FIG. 21(c), when the continuous effect 3 is executed, a main character image 28a, an enemy character image 28b, and a slot image 28d are displayed on the screen of the main display device 8. An effect image (moving image) showing the content of the main character image 28a and the enemy character image 28b playing a slot game is displayed across the game.

In this case, both the hero character image 28a and the enemy character image 28b play the slot game for each game during the continuous effect, and none of them lose (a combination that does not result in "7.7.7") until the final game. It is preferable to display a resulting image that becomes
Then, in the final game of the continuous effect (for example, after the end of the game), if the bonus combination is won, the resulting image in which the main character image 28a wins (a combination of "7.7.7") is displayed. If the bonus combination is not won, the result image in which the enemy character image 28b wins (combination of "7.7.7") is displayed, so that whether or not the bonus combination is won is displayed. You will be notified.

As described above, various effect images corresponding to the continuous effects are displayed on the main display 8 each time the continuous effects 1 to 3 are executed.
Therefore, it is possible to improve the interest of the game when the continuous effect is executed.
In addition, since it is possible for the player to clearly recognize the type of continuous effect that has been executed, it is possible to reliably change the player's sense of expectation.

It should be noted that the effect image (moving image) displayed during the continuous effect may be other than those described above, and may be any image that allows the player to recognize the type of continuous effect and informs whether or not the bonus combination has been won. .
Further, during the continuous effect, the corresponding effect image may be displayed not only on the main display 8 but also on the sub-display 17 .
Further, for example, by displaying the number of remaining games of the continuous effect during the continuous effect, an image that allows the player to recognize the execution period of the continuous effect may be displayed. A player can grasp the period during which the special lottery is executed.
In addition, the continuous effect is executed not only when the winning of the bonus combination is reported, but also when the winning of the AT state is reported (during the premonition effect).
As described above, the effect image is displayed during the continuous effect.

[Lottery table used when performing special lottery during continuous production]
Next, with reference to FIG. 22, the special lottery performed by the main controller 10 during continuous performance will be described.

As described above, based on the winning of the rare combination through the execution of the game, a continuous effect related to the lottery for the bonus combination is executed on the main display 8 or the like. The game is continuously executed until the game for the number of games is executed.
In this embodiment, the main controller 10 performs a special lottery for granting the right to shift to the AT state in the game while the continuous effect is being executed.

That is, during the normal game state, the main controller 10 can grant the right to shift to the AT state not only in the AT state transition lottery in the above-mentioned predetermined game, but also in the special lottery in the game during continuous performance. .
As a result of the special lottery during the continuous performance in the case of winning the bonus combination, when the right to shift to the AT state is granted, the game state shifts to the AT state after the bonus state ends, and then to the AT state. If the transition right is not granted, the game state will shift to the normal game state after the bonus state ends. However, even in this case, if the lottery for shifting to the AT state during the bonus state is won, the player will shift to the AT state.

On the other hand, a special lottery is performed even during the continuous performance when the bonus role is not won, and as a result of this special lottery, when the right to shift to the AT state is granted, the game state is in the game state after the continuous performance is completed. will shift to the AT state.
In addition, in the continuous effect when the bonus role is not won, the image in which the main character is defeated is usually displayed as a result of the continuous effect. When the right to shift to is granted, the image is changed to an image in which the main character wins, and the shift to the AT state is reported, as in the case of winning the bonus combination.

In other words, in this case, the sub control device 20 rewrites the result of the continuous effect to an image in which the main character wins based on the winning information of the special lottery, so that an image in which the main character loses is normally displayed. Instead of being notified that the player has not won the bonus combination, the image is changed to an image in which the main character wins, and the fact that the player has won the AT state is announced.

In addition, the main control device 10 does not always perform the above-mentioned special lottery by executing the game during the continuous performance, but the result of the lottery for the role in the game during the continuous performance is a loss in which no role is won. A special lottery is performed only when is derived twice.
For example, when 5 times is determined as the number of games for continuous production, if the lottery result of losing is derived in the first game, the special lottery is not performed yet, and the subsequent game (for example, the 5th game game), a special lottery will be held when the second losing lottery result is derived.

In addition, the lottery mode of the special lottery may be other than the above as long as the special lottery is performed once when the lottery result of losing is derived two or more times. A special lottery may be conducted when the winning lottery result has been derived two or more times when the lottery for the winning combination ends.
In addition, when the lottery result of losing three or more times is derived, a special lottery may be additionally executed accordingly.

Therefore, the greater the number of games in which continuous effects are performed, the higher the possibility that a large number of winning lottery results will be derived, and the higher the possibility that a special lottery will be performed.
In this embodiment, the condition for performing the special lottery is set to the case where the lottery result of losing is derived twice. It has become.

As described above, in the game during the continuous effect, priority control is performed on the minor combination, so that the symbol combination corresponding to the bonus combination can be stopped on the reels 4 only when the result of the lottery of losing is derived. Therefore, in the first game from which the losing lottery result is derived, the stop operation is performed aiming at the symbol combination corresponding to the big bonus combination, and in the second game from which the losing lottery result is derived, the regular bonus combination is performed. If a player has won a bonus combination, the combination of symbols corresponding to the bonus combination will be stopped in any game, and the bonus combination will not be won. In this case, the symbol combination corresponding to the bonus combination never stops in any game.

In other words, when the bonus combination is not won, the player who is performing the eye-pushing operation for the symbol combination corresponding to the bonus combination in the game during the continuous effect will receive the winning lottery result twice. Therefore, even if the continuous performance has not ended yet, the player recognizes that the bonus combination has not been won.

On the other hand, in the present embodiment, when the winning lottery result is derived twice in the game during the continuous effect, the special lottery is performed as described above. To prevent a player's expectations from being lowered even when it is found that a bonus combination has not been won in the middle of a continuous performance as a result of performing an eye pushing operation for a symbol combination corresponding to the combination. It becomes possible.

FIG. 22 shows a lottery table used when performing a special lottery when a losing lottery result is derived twice in a game during continuous presentation.
The special lottery is performed by lottery of random numbers for the special lottery by the main controller 10. In FIG. Each number is indicated.
The random number extraction is performed at the start of the game when the second losing lottery result is derived.

As shown in FIG. 22, for example, when the set value in the probability setting device 14 is set to 1, it is determined with a probability of 246/256 that the AT state is not won (losing), and the initial game 8/256 probability of winning the AT state where 30 games are awarded as the number of games, and 2/256 probability of winning the AT state where 50 games are awarded as the initial number of games. determined by

Further, for example, when the set value in the probability setting device 14 is set to 6, it is determined with a probability of 223/256 that the AT state is not won (losing), and 30 games are played as the initial number of games. Winning the given AT state is determined with a probability of 32/256, and winning the AT state in which 50 games are given as the initial number of games is determined with a probability of 1/256.
Also, although the explanation is omitted, the special lottery is performed with the probability shown in the figure for settings 2 to 5 as well.

Since the special lottery is performed as described above, there is a tendency that the higher the set value in the probability setting device 14, the higher the probability of winning the special lottery.
Therefore, it is possible to adjust the frequency of occurrence of the AT state in the amusement arcade. In addition, it is possible to heighten the expectation of a player who is playing with a high set value.
Overall, when the set value in the probability setting device 14 is an even number, the probability of winning the special lottery is higher than when it is an odd number. Also, the probability of winning the AT state of 50 games increases.
Therefore, the occurrence mode of the AT state changes depending on whether the set value is even or odd, so that the occurrence mode of the AT state can be diversified and the interest can be improved.

In addition, as described above, the special lottery is performed when the lottery result of the loser is derived for the number of types of the bonus hand (twice) in the game during the continuous performance, so even if the bonus hand is not won. In the continuous performance of (1), even if it is found midway through the eye-pushing operation that the bonus combination has not been won, it is possible to prevent the player's expectations from dropping.

Note that the special lottery may be other than the above as long as it is performed when the number of types of bonus hands is the same as the number of types of bonus hands that are lost in the game during continuous production. If so, a special lottery may be conducted when a losing lottery result is derived three times.
Also, in consideration of the player's mistake in pressing, a special lottery may be performed when a losing lottery result is derived more times than the number of types of bonus combinations (for example, three times).
In addition, in the game during the period including the continuous effect period and the waiting period until the continuous effect is started after winning the rare role, a special lottery is performed when the losing lottery results are derived for the number of types of bonus roles. may be performed.
Also, the privilege given when winning the special lottery may be a CZ state or a high-probability state.
A special lottery will be held as described above.

[Lottery table used when adding the number of games in AT state]
Next, with reference to FIG. 23, the lottery for adding the number of games performed by main controller 10 during the AT state will be described.

In the present embodiment, the main controller 10 performs a lottery for adding a predetermined number of games to the remaining number of games in the game during the AT state.
In the main control unit 10, the additional lottery is performed based on the lottery result of the winning combination in the game in the AT state, and when the additional lottery is won, the number of games remaining at that time is increased by a predetermined number of games. The addition extends the duration of the AT state by that amount.
In addition, when an additional lottery is performed, it is preferable to perform an effect informing the result of the additional lottery on the main display 8 or the like.

FIG. 23 shows a lottery table used when performing an additional lottery in the game during the AT state (including the ED state).
The additional lottery is performed by lottery of random numbers for the additional lottery by the main controller 10. In FIG. Each number is indicated.
The random number extraction is performed at the start of the game in which the winning combination is triggered by the lottery.

As shown in FIG. 23, for example, when a replay combination is won, 0 games are added, that is, no addition is determined with a probability of 255/256, and 5 games are added. is determined with a probability of 0/256, 10 games are added with a probability of 0/256, and 20 games are added with a probability of 0/256, and 30 games are added. is added with a probability of 1/256.

Also, for example, if the player wins the cherry role, it is determined with a probability of 0/256 that 0 games will be added, that is, no additional games will be added, and 5 games will be added with a probability of 0/256. 256 determined with 10 games added 128/256 determined with 20 games added 64/256 determined with 30 games added is determined with a probability of 64/256.
Further, although the explanation is omitted, additional lottery is performed for the bell combination (push order bell combination and common bell combination) and the watermelon combination with the probability shown in the figure.

Since the additional lottery is performed as described above, the probability of winning the additional lottery is higher in the case of winning the rare role than in the case of winning the other role.
Therefore, when a rare combination is won in the AT state, it is possible to heighten the player's sense of expectation.
Also, if the player wins the replay combination, the probability of winning the extra lottery is extremely low, but if the player wins, the maximum of 30 games will be added.
Therefore, an additional lottery with unexpectedness can be performed, and the interest can be improved.

In addition, if the player wins the role of cherry, there is a possibility that all 10 to 30 games will be added, whereas if the role of watermelon is won, the number of games that may be added. However, since there are only 10 games and 30 games, it is possible to form a more sharp addition mode, and to improve interest.

Note that different tables may be referred to in the AT state other than the ED state and in the ED state.
Also, when different tables are referred to in the AT state other than the ED state and in the ED state, the winning probability to be added and the number of games that can be added may be different between the tables.
Also, the number of games to be added may be other than the above, and the number of games larger than 30 games may be added.
The additional lottery is performed as described above.

[Lottery table used for determining the transition to the AT state during the bonus state and the addition of the number of games in the AT state]
Next, with reference to FIG. 24, the AT state transition lottery and the game number addition lottery performed by main controller 10 during the bonus state will be described.

In this embodiment, the main controller 10 performs an AT state transition lottery in the game during the bonus state, and when winning the AT state transition lottery, after the bonus state ends , the game state is shifted to the AT state.
In addition, in the game after winning the AT state transition lottery, and in the game in the bonus state that transitioned to the AT state, that is, in the game in the bonus state in which the AT state transition right has already been granted, the AT Instead of the state transition lottery, a lottery for adding a predetermined number of games to the number of remaining games in the AT state is performed.

Further, in the main controller 10, the AT state transition lottery and the additional lottery during the bonus state are performed based on the lottery result of the combination in the game during the bonus state.
In addition, when an AT state transition lottery or an additional lottery is performed, it is preferable to perform an effect to notify the lottery result on the main display 8 or the like.

FIG. 24 shows a lottery table used when the AT state transition lottery and the additional lottery are performed in the game during the bonus state.
In addition, each lottery is performed by lottery of corresponding random numbers by the main controller 10. In FIG. each shown.
The random number extraction is performed at the start of the game in which the winning combination is triggered by the lottery.

First, FIG. 24(a) shows the AT state transition probability when winning each combination in each game in the bonus state in which the AT state transition right is not granted.
As shown in FIG. 24(a), for example, when a replay combination is won, it is determined with a probability of 254/256 that the AT state is not shifted (losing), and the initial number of games is 30 AT. A transition to the state is determined with a probability of 1/256, and a transition to the AT state in which the initial number of games is 50 is determined with a probability of 1/256.

Also, for example, if the player wins the cherry role, it is determined with a probability of 128/256 not to shift to the AT state (losing), and 64 to shift to the AT state with the initial number of games being 30 games. It is determined with a probability of /256, and it is determined with a probability of 64/256 to shift to the AT state in which the number of initial games is 50 games.
Further, although the explanation is omitted, even when the bell combination (the bell combination in the pressing order and the common bell combination) and the watermelon combination are won, the AT state transition lottery is performed with the probability shown in the figure.

As described above, since the AT state transition lottery is performed during the bonus state, if the rare role is won, the probability of winning the AT state transition lottery is higher than if the other role is won. It becomes.
Therefore, when a rare combination is won in a game in the bonus state, it is possible to increase the player's sense of expectation.

Also, even if the rare role is the same, if the cherry role is won, the probability of shifting to the AT state is higher than if the watermelon role is won, whereas the AT state transition is made by winning the watermelon role. If the player wins the lottery, the AT state shifts for 50 games without fail, so that a more sharp AT state transition mode can be formed and the amusement can be improved. be.

Next, FIG. 24(b) shows the additional probability of the number of games when each combination is won in each game in the bonus state in which the AT state transition right is granted.
As shown in FIG. 24(b), for example, when a replay combination is won, it is determined with a probability of 255/256 that 0 games are added, that is, the number of games is not added, and 5 games are played. will be added with a probability of 0/256, 10 games will be added with a probability of 0/256, and 20 games will be added with a probability of 0/256. It is determined with a probability of 1/256 that 30 games will be added.

Further, for example, if the player wins the cherry role, it is determined with a probability of 0/256 that 0 games will not be added, that is, the number of games will not be added, and that 5 games will be added is 0. 128/256 determined with a probability of /256 and 10 games added with a probability of 128/256 determined with a probability of 64/256 and 30 games added is determined with a probability of 64/256.
Also, although the explanation is omitted, if the bell combination (push order bell combination and common bell combination) and the watermelon combination are won, an additional lottery will be performed with the probability shown in the figure.

As described above, in the game during the bonus state, a lottery is performed to add the number of games to the AT state in which the transition right has already been granted. The probability of winning the additional lottery is higher than that.
Therefore, when a rare combination is won in a game in the bonus state, it is possible to increase the player's sense of expectation.

Also, even if it is the same rare role, if the cherry role is won, the probability that the number of games will be added is higher than if the watermelon role is won. If the game is won, the probability that the maximum number of 30 games will be added is increased, so that a more sharp addition mode of the number of games can be formed, and the interest can be improved.

In addition, if the AT state transition right has already been granted, a lottery will be held to add to the number of games played, but even if the AT state transition right has been granted, the AT state transition right As in the case where the AT state is not granted, an AT state transition lottery may be conducted, and if the lottery is won, the right to generate the AT state again may be granted (stocked).
As described above, the AT state transition lottery and the additional lottery during the bonus state are performed.

[The number of payouts and the number of AT state remaining games when ending the advantageous section in the big bonus state in the ED state]
Next, with reference to FIG. 25, the control for generating a big bonus state during the ED state and ending the advantageous section during the big bonus state will be described.

As described above, in the present embodiment, when the limiting function (so-called limiter) is activated while the AT state is occurring, the main control is to forcibly end the AT state by ending the advantageous section. performed by device 10;
Further, main controller 10 controls the AT state to the ED state for a predetermined period before the limiting function is activated.

This transition to the ED state invalidates the lottery for adding the number of games in the subsequent games, and the main display 8 or the like performs an effect to congratulate in advance that the AT state reaches the upper limit. .
Note that the lottery for adding the number of games may be performed even during the ED state.

In this embodiment, the main controller 10 controls the transition to the ED state based on the number of games in the advantageous section.
Specifically, main controller 10 determines that the number of advantageous interval games during the AT state reaches a predetermined number of games (eg, 1200 times) before the advantageous interval limiting condition is established (eg, 1500 games have been executed). If so, the state is shifted to the ED state.
That is, the main controller 10 includes pre-stage determination means capable of determining that a pre-stage in which the advantageous zone limit condition is established has been reached before the advantageous zone limit condition is established. When the number of games in the advantageous interval during the state reaches a predetermined number of games (for example, 1200 times), it is determined that the preceding stage has been reached, and the state is shifted to the ED state according to the number of games in the advantageous interval.
During the ED state based on the number of games in the advantageous section, the main controller 10 does not subtract the number of remaining games in the AT state. Therefore, the ED state continues until the number of games in the advantageous section during the ED state reaches a predetermined number (1500 games in which the limit function is activated).

In addition to the ED state based on the number of games in the advantageous section, if the number of medals paid out in the advantageous section reaches a predetermined number (for example, 2000), the game will transition to the ED state (ED state based on the number of paid out medals). can be
Also, at the time of transition to the ED state due to the number of medals paid out, the main display 8 or the like may be used to congratulate in advance that the AT state has reached the upper limit. Different effects may be performed in the ED state and in the ED state depending on the number of medals to be paid out.

In addition, the condition for transitioning to the ED state based on the number of medals paid out may be other than the above, and the expected number of medals to be paid out after that derived from the number of remaining games in the AT state is calculated, and the total expected payout of medals is added by adding the expected number of medals to be paid out. When the number reaches the upper limit number of sheets, the state may be shifted to the ED state.
Also, when the ED state transitions due to the number of games in the advantageous section, the number of remaining games in the AT state is not subtracted, and the ED state is continued until the number of games in the advantageous section reaches a predetermined number (1500 games). However, the number of remaining games in the AT state may be decreased even during the ED state, and the ED state may be terminated when the remaining number of games is exhausted. In this case, the number of AT state remaining games may run out before the number of advantageous section games reaches a predetermined number (1500 games), so the ED state may end before the limit function is activated. .

Further, in the present embodiment, main controller 10 treats the bonus state that occurs during the ED state due to the number of games in the advantageous interval as a specific bonus state, and determines whether the condition for limiting the specific advantageous interval in the specific bonus state is met. Based on this, specific advantageous section restriction control is performed to end the advantageous section.
Therefore, the specific advantageous section limit control is executed on the condition that the ED state transitions according to the number of games in the advantageous section.
That is, before the main controller 10 as the pre-stage determination means establishes the advantageous section restriction condition, the specific advantageous section restriction condition can be established on the condition that the pre-stage in which the advantageous section restriction condition is satisfied is determined. It becomes.

Further, the main controller 10 executes the specific advantageous zone limit control based on the number of medals paid out during the bonus state in the specific bonus state and the number of remaining games in the AT state.
Specifically, during the bonus state, main controller 10 monitors the payout number of medals during the bonus state by counting the payout number counter, and the value of the payout number counter is a predetermined number (130 in the big bonus state). 80 in the regular bonus state), the bonus state is terminated, and the relationship between this payout number counter, which changes for each game, and the number of remaining games in the AT state at that time, is set in advance. When a specific relationship is shown, the specific advantageous section restriction condition is established.
That is, the main control device 10 as a specific advantageous section limiting means determines the number of remaining games in which the AT state (first specific game state) can be continued, and the game value given in a specific bonus state (third specific game state) Based on the number (number of payouts), it is possible to establish a specific advantageous section restriction condition.

Then, main controller 10 shifts the game section from the advantageous section to the normal section based on establishment of the specific advantageous section restriction condition in the specific bonus state.
That is, the main control device 10 as the advantageous section limiting means, when the game state is controlled to a specific bonus state (third specific game state) by the main control device 10 (third specific game state control means) , the specific advantageous section limiting means capable of establishing the specific advantageous section limiting condition.

Further, since the main controller 10 continues the bonus state until the payout number counter reaches the upper limit value, even if the game section shifts from the advantageous section to the normal section, if the payout number counter does not reach the upper limit value, , the bonus state continues.
In addition, the condition for transitioning to the advantageous interval during the normal interval is satisfied even in the game during the bonus state when a predetermined winning result (for example, the bell role of pushing order) is derived, so it is advantageous during the continuous bonus state. Also when the section transition condition is satisfied, the game section is shifted from the normal section to the advantageous section during the bonus state.

Therefore, the game section shifts to the normal section based on the satisfaction of the specific advantageous section restriction condition in the specific bonus state, and the bonus state continues in the new advantageous section based on the subsequent establishment of the advantageous section transition condition.
That is, the main control device 10 as the third specific game state control means, when the game section is controlled from the advantageous section to the normal section based on the establishment of the specific advantageous section restriction condition, the predetermined advantageous section transition condition Based on the establishment, a specific bonus state (third specific game state) can be continued in a new advantageous section.

FIG. 25 shows the value of the payout number counter during the bonus state and the number of remaining games in the AT state at that time (advantageous section 10 is a chart showing a specific relationship between the number of games remaining in the end AT state).
It should be noted that FIG. 25 shows a specific relationship during the big bonus state as a specific bonus state.

Also, determination of whether the specific advantageous section restriction condition is met is made at the start of the game. Therefore, at the start of the game, the payout number counter updated by the payout of medals up to the previous game is referred to.
Also, since the number of remaining games in the AT state is not updated (decremented) during the bonus state, the number of remaining games at the start of the bonus state is referred to throughout the bonus state.

As shown in FIG. 25, for example, when the number-of-payouts counter in a specific bonus state (big bonus state) is in the range of "0 to 10", the number of remaining games in the AT state at that time is " 0 to 20", the specific advantageous section restriction condition is satisfied and the advantageous section ends.

Further, for example, when the payout number counter in a specific bonus state (big bonus state) is in the range of "51 to 60", the number of remaining games in the AT state at that time is "51 to 100". If it is within the range, the specific advantageous section restriction condition is satisfied and the advantageous section ends.

Further, for example, if the payout number counter in a specific bonus state (big bonus state) is in the range of "121 to 130", the number of remaining games in the AT state at that time is "251 or more". In this case, the specific advantageous section restriction condition is satisfied and the advantageous section ends.
In addition, although the description is omitted, other payout number counters and the number of remaining games are also set as illustrated.

As described above, since the value of the payout counter during the bonus state and the value of the number of remaining games in the AT state at that time are set, the value of the payout counter that satisfies the specific advantageous interval restriction condition is Each value is set so that the number of remaining games increases as the number increases.
That is, at the beginning of a specific bonus state (big bonus state) where the number of payout counters is small, the probability that the specific advantageous zone restriction condition will be satisfied is higher when the number of remaining games is smaller than when the number of remaining games is large, and the payout counter is small. At the end of a specific bonus state (big bonus state) where the number counter is large, there is a tendency that the possibility of fulfilling the specific advantageous section restriction condition increases when the number of remaining games is large rather than when the number is small. Each value is set as follows.

As described above, since the specific advantageous zone limit control is performed by the main controller 10, the relationship between the value of the payout number counter during the specific bonus state (big bonus state) and the value of the number of remaining games in the AT state becomes a specific relationship, the specific advantageous section restriction condition is established and the game section shifts from the advantageous section to the normal section.
As described above, the establishment of the specific advantageous section restriction condition is determined at the start of the game, so the game section changes from the advantageous section to the normal section in the game.
That is, when the start lever 3 is operated, it is determined whether or not the specific advantageous section restriction condition is satisfied, and when it is determined that the specific advantageous section restriction condition is satisfied, the stop button 5 for stopping the last reel 4 in the game is pressed. When the operation is completed, the game section will shift from the advantageous section to the normal section.

In addition, if a specific bonus state (big bonus state) continues even after shifting to a normal section, based on the establishment of the advantageous section transition conditions in the subsequent game, transition to a new advantageous section A specific bonus state (big bonus state) will continue in the new advantageous section.

Furthermore, during a specific bonus state (big bonus state), the previous advantageous section will be temporarily terminated. The value will be initialized, and various data (the number of games in the advantageous section, etc.) related to the advantageous section will be updated from the initial state due to the transition to the new advantageous section.
In other words, when transitioning to a new advantageous section based on the establishment of the advantageous section transition condition in a specific bonus state (big bonus state), the initialization of various data related to the advantageous section is performed to monitor the previous restriction function. The control becomes invalid, and from that point on, supervisory control regarding the limiting function in the new advantageous section will start.

Therefore, in the case of shifting to the ED state due to the number of games in the advantageous section, the AT state is about to end, so the player's expectations are lowered, but a specific bonus state (big bonus state) occurs. If this is the case, there is a possibility that the supervisory control related to the limiting function in the already operating advantageous section will be initialized. As a result, there is a possibility that the AT state will continue, and it is possible to once again improve the player's sense of anticipation, which has once been lowered.

In addition, since the specified advantageous interval restriction condition is established based on the number of medals paid out during the specified bonus state and the number of remaining games in the AT state at that time, the establishment of the specified advantageous interval restriction condition varies in various ways. As a result, it becomes possible to improve the interest of the game.
In addition, since each value that satisfies the specific advantageous section restriction condition is set so that the number of remaining games increases as the number-of-payouts counter increases, AT Concerning the continuation of the state, it becomes possible to adjust the profit balance between the game parlor and the player.

In addition, since the specific advantageous section limit control is executed on the condition that the ED state transitions according to the number of games in the advantageous section, it is possible to suppress the AT state from continuing beyond the period specified by the limit function. , it becomes possible to adjust the profit balance between the game parlor and the player.

In addition, due to the establishment of a specific advantageous section restriction condition during a specific bonus state (big bonus state), if it shifts to the normal section and the advantageous section transition condition is not satisfied after that (for example, if only the common bell role is won) etc.), the end of the bonus state also ends the ED state.
In addition, the value of the number-of-payouts counter during the specific bonus state (big bonus state) and the value of the number of remaining games in the AT state, which will satisfy the specific advantageous section restriction condition, may be other than the above. Anything that can form a trend is acceptable.

In addition, the ED state in which the specific advantageous section restriction condition can be established is set to the ED state based on the number of games in the advantageous section. It may be possible.

Also, in the BB state (operation of the continuous operation device for the first class special role), always during JACIN (during the first type special role), control to a specific RT, and during the RT It is also possible not to refer to the above table.
As described above, control for ending the advantageous section is performed in a specific bonus state (big bonus state).

[The number of payouts when resuming the AT state after the end of the big bonus state in the ED state and the number of AT state games at the start of the advantageous section]
Next, with reference to FIG. 26, the initial number of games in the AT state when restarting the AT state after the end of the big bonus state (specific bonus state) in the ED state according to the number of games in the advantageous interval will be described.

As described above, when a specific bonus state (big bonus state) occurs, if a transition is made to a new advantageous section during the bonus state, the bonus state will continue in the new advantageous section.
In the present embodiment, main controller 10 enters a new AT state (special AT state) can be generated.
That is, the main control device 10 as the first specific game state control means, based on the end of the specific bonus state (third specific game state) controlled in the new advantageous section, special as the special first specific game state It has a special first specific game state generating means capable of generating an AT state.

Therefore, a bonus state (big bonus state) occurs during the ED state as a specific bonus state, the specific advantageous section restriction condition is satisfied, and then the continued bonus state (big bonus state) ends in the new advantageous section. If so, a new AT state (special AT state) will resume.

In the main controller 10, when the special AT state occurs, the initial number of games is given as the number of remaining games, and this initial number of games is transferred to a new advantageous section at the start of the game. , is determined based on the value of the payout number counter during a specific bonus state (big bonus state).
That is, the main control device 10 as a special first specific game state generating means generates a special AT state (special first It is possible to determine the number of remaining games (initial number of games) in which the specific game state can be continued.

Therefore, when a special AT state is generated after a specific bonus state (big bonus state) ends, the number of payout counters at the start of the game that satisfies the advantageous interval transition condition during the specific bonus state Depending on the value, the number of initial games in the special AT state will change.

However, even if the specific advantageous section restriction condition is established based on the occurrence of a specific bonus state and the game section shifts to the normal section, if the advantageous section transition condition is not satisfied in the subsequent game, after the bonus state ends Instead of shifting to the special AT state, it shifts to the normal game state.
In other words, the transition condition for the special AT state is satisfied when the specific advantageous section restriction condition is satisfied and then the advantageous section transition condition is satisfied in the specific bonus state.

FIG. 26 shows the value of the payout number counter during the bonus state (big bonus state) at the time of transition to a new advantageous interval when the special AT state occurs, and the initial number of games (at the start of the advantageous interval) to be given. It is a chart showing the relationship between AT state game number).
It should be noted that FIG. 26 shows a case of a big bonus state as a specific bonus state.
In addition, since the number of initial games in the special AT state is determined at the start of a game that will shift to a new advantageous section, at the start of the game, the payout updated by the payout of medals up to the previous game A number counter is referenced.

As shown in FIG. 26, for example, when the number-of-payouts counter in a specific bonus state (big bonus state) at the start of the game that shifts to a new advantageous section is in the range of "0 to 10". is given "0" as the number of initial games in the special AT state, that is, 0 games (the AT state does not occur).

In addition, for example, when the payout number counter in a specific bonus state (big bonus state) at the start of the game that shifts to a new advantageous section is in the range of "51 to 60", the special AT "100", that is, 100 games are given as the initial number of games in the state.

Also, for example, when the payout number counter in a specific bonus state (big bonus state) at the start of the game that shifts to a new advantageous section is in the range of "121 to 130", the special AT As the initial number of games in the state, "300", that is, 300 games are given.
Also, although the explanation is omitted, each initial game number is given to other payout number counters as shown in the figure.

As described above, when the special AT state is generated, the initial number of games is determined according to the value of the payout number counter during the bonus state at the start of the game that will shift to a new advantageous section. , the number of initial games given increases as the number-of-payouts counter increases.
In other words, when a transition to a new advantageous section occurs at the beginning of a specific bonus state (big bonus state) in which the number of payout counters is small, a special AT state in which a relatively small number of initial games is awarded occurs. As a result, when a transition to a new advantageous section occurs at the end of a specific bonus state (big bonus state) where the number of payout counters is large, a special AT state with a relatively large number of initial games will occur. The initial number of games in the special AT state is determined so that the tendency is to have the special AT state.

Therefore, the special AT state will occur after the end of the specific bonus state, and it is possible to heighten the player's sense of anticipation.
In addition, the special AT state continues from the previous AT state with a specific bonus state in between, so that the player's sense of expectation can be greatly enhanced.
In addition, when a special AT state occurs, the initial number of games in the special AT state is determined according to the value of the payout number counter at the start of the game, which will satisfy the advantageous interval transition condition in a specific bonus state. As a result, various initial numbers of games can be set, making it possible to diversify game contents and improve the interest of the game.

Also, as the number of payout counters increases, the number of initial games awarded also increases. Therefore, the number of payouts of medals is small, and the beginning of a specific bonus state (big bonus state) in which a large number of payouts of medals can be expected thereafter. , a special AT state with a relatively small number of initial games will occur. When the transition to a new advantageous section occurs at the end of the state (big bonus state), a special AT state with a relatively large number of initial games occurs, and the special AT achieves a profit balance between the game parlor and the player. It is possible to generate states.
In particular, when the payout counter value is "0 to 10" and "11 to 20", the initial number of games is 0, that is, the special AT state does not occur, which is extremely advantageous to the player. It is possible to prevent it from happening.

The value of the initial number of games corresponding to the value of the payout number counter in a specific bonus state (big bonus state) when generating the special AT state may be other than the above, and the above-described tendency can be formed. Anything will do.
As described above, the initial number of games in the special AT state that occurs after the end of the specific bonus state (big bonus state) is determined.

[The number of payouts and the number of AT state remaining games when ending the advantageous section in the regular bonus state in the ED state]
Next, with reference to FIG. 27, the control for generating the regular bonus state during the ED state and ending the advantageous section during the regular bonus state will be described.

As described above, in the present embodiment, when a big bonus state (specific bonus state) occurs during the ED state due to the number of games in the advantageous interval, main controller 10 sets a specific advantageous state during the big bonus state. Based on the satisfaction of the section limit condition, the specific advantageous section limit control is performed, but even if the regular bonus state occurs during the ED state due to the number of games in the advantageous section, it is regarded as a specific bonus state during the regular bonus state. Also, specific advantageous section restriction control is performed based on the establishment of the specific advantageous section restriction condition.

In addition, if a regular bonus state occurs during the ED state due to the number of games in the advantageous section, the value of the payout number counter during the bonus state and the AT state at that time will be satisfied. The specific relationship between the value of the number of remaining games (the number of remaining games in the AT state at the end of the advantageous section) is different from the above-described case where the big bonus state occurs during the ED state, and otherwise the same control is performed.

FIG. 27 shows the value of the payout number counter during the bonus state and the number of remaining games in the AT state at that time (advantageous section 10 is a chart showing a specific relationship between the number of games remaining in the end AT state).

As shown in FIG. 27, for example, when the number-of-payouts counter in a specific bonus state (regular bonus state) is in the range of "0 to 10", the number of remaining games in the AT state at that time is " 0 to 30", the specific advantageous section restriction condition is satisfied and the advantageous section ends.

Further, for example, if the number-of-payouts counter in a specific bonus state (regular bonus state) is in the range of "51 to 60", the number of remaining games in the AT state at that time is "200 or more". In this case, the specific advantageous section restriction condition is satisfied and the advantageous section ends.

Further, for example, if the number-of-payouts counter in a specific bonus state (regular bonus state) is in the range of "71 to 80", the number of remaining games in the AT state at that time is "200 or more". In this case, the specific advantageous section restriction condition is satisfied and the advantageous section ends.
In addition, although the description is omitted, other payout number counters and the number of remaining games are also set as illustrated.

As described above, even when a regular bonus state occurs as a specific bonus state, the value of the payout number counter during the bonus state and the remaining amount of the AT state at that time will satisfy the specific advantageous interval restriction condition. Since the value of the number of games is set, each value is set so that the number of remaining games increases as the number-of-payout counter increases.
In other words, in the beginning of a specific bonus state (regular bonus state) where the payout number counter is small, the probability that the specific advantageous zone restriction condition will be satisfied is higher when the number of remaining games is smaller than when the number of remaining games is large. At the end of a specific bonus state (regular bonus state) where the number counter is large, there is a tendency that the possibility of fulfilling the specific advantageous section restriction condition is higher when the number of remaining games is large than when the number is small. Each value is set as follows.

As described above, even when the regular bonus state occurs as the specific bonus state, the main controller 10 performs the specific advantageous section limit control in the same manner as when the big bonus state occurs. After that, the game progresses in the same manner as in the case, and the same effects as in the case described above can be obtained.

Note that the value of the number-of-payouts counter in the specific bonus state (regular bonus state) and the value of the number of remaining games in the AT state, which will satisfy the specific advantageous interval restriction condition, may be other than the above. Anything that can form a trend is acceptable.
As described above, control for ending the advantageous section is performed in a specific bonus state (regular bonus state).

[The number of payouts when restarting the AT state after the end of the regular bonus state in the ED state and the number of AT state games at the start of the advantageous section]
Next, with reference to FIG. 28, the initial number of games in the AT state when the AT state is restarted after the end of the regular bonus state (specific bonus state) during the ED state will be described.

In the main controller 10, in the same manner as described above, when a special AT state occurs after a specific bonus state (regular bonus state) ends, the initial number of games is given as the number of remaining games. , during a specific bonus state (regular bonus state), it is determined based on the value of the payout number counter at the start of the game that satisfies the advantageous interval transition condition.

FIG. 28 shows the initial number of games given to the value of the payout number counter during the bonus state (regular bonus state) at the start of the game that will shift to a new advantageous section when the special AT state occurs. FIG. 10 is a chart showing the relationship between (the number of AT state games at the start of the advantageous section); FIG.
In addition, since the number of initial games in the special AT state is determined at the start of a game that will shift to a new advantageous section, at the start of the game, the payout updated by the payout of medals up to the previous game A number counter is referenced.

As shown in FIG. 28, for example, when the number-of-payouts counter in a specific bonus state (regular bonus state) at the time of transition to a new advantageous section is in the range of "0 to 10", special AT "0" is given as the initial number of games in the state, that is, 0 games (the AT state does not occur).

Also, for example, when the number of payouts counter in a specific bonus state (regular bonus state) at the time of transition to a new advantageous section is in the range of "51 to 60", the initial number of games in the special AT state "100", that is, 100 games are given.

Also, for example, when the number of payouts counter in a specific bonus state (regular bonus state) at the time of transition to a new advantageous section is in the range of "71 to 80", the initial number of games in the special AT state "300", that is, 300 games are awarded.
Also, although the explanation is omitted, each initial game number is given to other payout number counters as shown in the figure.

As described above, when a special AT state is generated after the end of a specific bonus state (regular bonus state), as with the end of the big bonus state, the bonus state at the time of transition to a new advantageous section Since the initial number of games is determined according to the value of the payout number counter, the initial number of games awarded increases as the payout number counter increases.
In other words, when a transition to a new advantageous section occurs at the beginning of a specific bonus state (regular bonus state) in which the number of payout counters is small, a special AT state in which a relatively small number of initial games is awarded occurs. As a result, when a transition to a new advantageous section occurs at the end of a specific bonus state (regular bonus state) where the number of payout counters is large, a special AT state with a relatively large number of initial games will occur. The initial number of games in the special AT state is determined so that the tendency is to have the special AT state.

As described above, even when the regular bonus state occurs as a specific bonus state, the main controller 10 determines the initial number of games in the special AT state in the same manner as when the big bonus state occurs. , the same effect as in the case described above can be obtained.
In particular, when the value of the payout counter is less than 200, the number of initial games is 0, that is, the special AT state does not occur. of.
On the other hand, when the special AT state occurs, the initial number of games of 100 games or more is awarded in all cases, so it is possible to increase the player's sense of expectation.

Also, as described above, the initial number of games in the special AT state is determined at the start of a game that transitions to a new advantageous section. That is, during the regular bonus state, the game section temporarily shifts to the normal section, and then the advantageous section transition condition is established at the start of the game.

Therefore, in the game after shifting to the normal section, for example, if a common bell combination that does not satisfy the condition for transitioning to the advantageous section is won, the payout number counter increases while the normal section continues.
In other words, if the common bell combination continues to be won in the normal section, there is a possibility that an advantageous initial number of games will be determined due to an increase in the number-of-payouts counter.
However, even in this case, if the advantageous section transition condition cannot be satisfied in the normal section, there is a possibility that the AT state will end when the bonus state ends.

In this embodiment, as described above, during the regular bonus state, the probability of winning a common bell role that does not satisfy the advantageous section transition condition is higher than during the big bonus state. Although the possibility that the advantageous section transition condition cannot be established is higher than that, the possibility that an advantageous initial number of games is determined is also increased.
Therefore, according to the type of specific bonus state (big bonus state or regular bonus state), the probability of occurrence of the special AT state and the number of initial games are variously changed to provide more sharp game contents. It is possible to improve interest.
In particular, when a regular bonus state occurs as a specific bonus state, it is possible to provide thrilling game contents and improve the amusement of the game.

As the initial number of games in the special AT state, the maximum value is set to 300 games regardless of whether the specific bonus state is the big bonus state or the regular bonus state, but even if a larger number of games is given than that, Alternatively, different maximum values may be set according to the type of bonus state.
In addition, although the AT state can be generated based on the occurrence of a specific bonus state, other benefits may be given, for example, the CZ state may be generated, or the AT state may be changed. It is also possible to give a right that is advantageous to the player when the game is played.

Also, the value of the initial number of games corresponding to the value of the payout number counter in a specific bonus state (regular bonus state) when generating the special AT state may be other than the above, and the above-described tendency can be formed. Anything will do.
As described above, the initial number of games in the special AT state after the end of the specific bonus state (regular bonus state) is determined.

[Game Transition During Big Bonus State When Big Bonus State Occurs During ED State]
Next, with reference to FIG. 29, the game transition during the big bonus state when the big bonus state (specific bonus state) occurs during the ED state will be described.

As described above, when a big bonus state (specific bonus state) occurs during the ED state due to the number of games in the advantageous section, and the specific advantageous section restriction condition is satisfied in the game during the big bonus state, the game section is closed. When the advantageous section shifts to the normal section, and further, when the advantageous section transition condition is satisfied in the subsequent game, the game section shifts from the normal section to the advantageous section, and the big bonus state continues in the new advantageous section. It will happen.
Then, based on the generation of the specific bonus state, the special AT state is generated after the bonus state ends.

FIG. 29 shows the game transition for each game during the big bonus state as a specific bonus state when the special AT state occurs.
Note that FIG. 29 shows a case where, for example, the ED state occurs due to the number of games in the advantageous section, and the state shifts to the big bonus state when the number of remaining games in the AT state is 123 games.

As shown in FIG. 29, if the state is shifted to the big bonus state during the ED state, the winning of the bell in the order of pushing will be won in any order when the bell in the order of pushing is won. Then, the payout number (payout number counter) during the big bonus state is added.
Since the number of remaining AT state games does not change during the big bonus state, the 123 games at the start of the big bonus state are maintained.
Therefore, as shown in FIG. 25, in this case (the number of remaining games is 101 to 200), when the number of payouts falls within the range of 71 to 80, the specific advantageous section restriction condition is established. It will be done.

At the start of each game, the main controller 10 determines whether or not the condition for restricting the specific advantageous section is established based on the number of payouts at that time and the number of remaining games in the AT state. At the start of the game from the 1st game to the 8th game, since the number of payouts is outside the above range of 71 to 80, it is determined that the specific advantageous section restriction condition is not established, and the game section becomes the advantageous section. will be maintained.

Then, at the start of the ninth game in the figure, the number of payouts (80 coins) at that time is within the above range of 71 to 80 coins, so it is determined that the specific advantageous zone restriction condition has been established. After the end of the game, the game section shifts to the normal section, and the tenth game is executed in the normal section.
Further, when the specific advantageous section restriction condition is established, the AT state ends, and the number of remaining games in the AT state is initialized. Further, the game state is shifted from the big bonus state in the ED state to the normal big bonus state.
It should be noted that, due to the shift to the normal section, the number of games in the advantageous section related to the restriction function and the net increase in number of medals in the advantageous section are also initialized.

Since the big-bonus state is continuously executed until the conditions for terminating the big-bonus state are satisfied even if the game section is shifted, the tenth game is also started during the big-bonus state.
Then, when the 10th game is executed and the push-order bell combination is won, the advantageous section transition condition is established, and after the end of the game, that is, from the 11th game, the game section shifts to the advantageous section, A new advantageous section will start.
In addition, due to the transition to a new advantageous interval, the update of the number of games in the advantageous interval related to the restriction function and the net increase in the number of medals in the advantageous interval restarts from the initial state.

Further, when the advantageous section transition condition is satisfied, the special AT state transition condition is satisfied, and the initial number of games in the special AT state is determined at the start of the tenth game.
Since the number of payouts at the start of the tenth game is 90, in this case (the number of remaining games is 81 to 90), as shown in FIG. 200 games will be decided.

Further, when the advantageous section transition condition is established, the game state shifts from the normal big bonus state to the big bonus state (BB state in AT fixed state) in which the right to shift to the special AT state is established.

After that, the game during the big bonus state is executed, and when the number of payouts exceeds a predetermined number (130) (14th game in the figure), the big bonus state ends and the initial number of games is reduced in the new advantageous section. A special AT state of 200 games will start.

As described above, during a specific bonus state, a determination is made for each game whether the specific advantageous interval restriction condition is established or whether the advantageous interval transition condition is satisfied. It is possible to shift the special AT state to
In this embodiment, the number of medals to be paid out in the previous game is determined at the start of the game, but the number of medals to be paid out including the current game is determined at the end of the game. good too.
As described above, the game transition during the big bonus state is performed when the big bonus state occurs during the ED state.

[Production on the main display when the big bonus state occurs during the ED state]
Next, with reference to FIG. 30, the effect (effect image) on the main display 8 when the big bonus state (specific bonus state) occurs during the ED state will be described.
Incidentally, FIG. 30 shows the contents of the effect image executed corresponding to part of the game transition in FIG. there is

First, FIG. 30(a) shows an effect image on the main display 8 in the normal AT state.
As shown in FIG. 30( a ), when the AT state occurs, an AT state image 29 is displayed on the main portion of the screen of the main display 8 .

The AT state image 29 may be any effect image as long as the player can recognize that it is in the AT state. For example, it may be a still image or moving image in which a predetermined character appears on a predetermined background.
Further, in the sub control device 20, control is performed to enhance the decoration effect by operating the speaker 9 and the lamp 11 corresponding to the display of the AT state image 29. FIG.

In the upper left part of the screen of the main display 8, there is displayed a remaining game number image 33 capable of reporting the number of remaining games in the AT state. In FIG. 30A, since the number of remaining games is 103 games, information including numerical information of "remaining 103G" is displayed as the remaining number of games image 33. FIG.

In the lower portion of the screen of the main display 8, three push order navigation images 30 are displayed side by side in the horizontal direction so as to correspond to the stop button 5. As shown in FIG.
FIG. 30(a) shows the start of the game in which the pressing order bell role with the specific pressing order of "5a→5c→5b" is won. ” is displayed.

Next, FIG. 30(b) shows an effect image on the main display 8 when the number of games in the advantageous interval reaches 1200 games and the state is shifted to the ED state due to the number of games in the advantageous interval.
As shown in FIG. 30(b), when the game shifts to the ED state based on the number of games in the advantageous section, an ED state image 31 is displayed on the main portion of the screen of the main display 8. FIG.
The ED state image 31 may be any effect image as long as the player can recognize that it is in the ED state. It can be a picture or a video.

Also, the information of the remaining game number image 33 is updated, and the remaining game number in the AT state at that time is displayed. In FIG. 30(b), the remaining number of games image 33 is updated and displayed with information of "remaining 123G".

Next, FIG. 30(c) is an effect image of the main display 8 when the big bonus state occurs during the ED state due to the number of games in the advantageous section, that is, when a specific bonus state occurs (first game in FIG. 29). is shown.
As shown in FIG. 30(c), when the big bonus state occurs, an EDBB state image 32 is displayed on the main portion of the screen of the main display 8. As shown in FIG.
During the big bonus state, no matter what pressing order the reels 4 are operated to stop, the pressing order bell combination wins, so the pressing order navigation is not executed.
Further, in the sub control device 20, control is performed to enhance the decoration effect by operating the speaker 9 and the lamp 11 corresponding to the display of the EDBB state image 32. FIG.

The EDBB state image 32 may be any effect image as long as the player can recognize that a big bonus state has occurred during the ED state, that is, that a specific bonus state has occurred. It may be a still image or a moving image informing that a character appears and that there is a chance to shift to the special AT state.

Further, since the number of remaining games in the AT state is not updated during the big bonus state, the information of the remaining number of games image 33 is maintained as "remaining 123 G".

Next, FIG. 30(d) shows after the specific advantageous interval limit condition is satisfied (10th game in FIG. 29) while the big bonus state (specific bonus state) is occurring in the ED state due to the number of advantageous interval games. shows the effect image of the main display 8 during game execution in .
As shown in FIG. 30(d), even if the game section shifts to the normal section during the occurrence of the big bonus state (specific bonus state), the EDBB state image 32 in the main portion of the screen of the main display 8 continues. displayed.

In addition, when the specific advantageous section restriction condition is met (shift to normal section), the AT state ends and the game state shifts to the normal big bonus state, so the remaining game number image that was displayed until then 33 is erased.
Note that when the transition to the normal section occurs while the big bonus state (specific bonus state) is occurring, the EDBB state image 32 is switched to an image to notify that effect, or an image to notify that effect is added. may

Next, FIG. 30(e) shows the main display during game execution after the favorable interval transition condition is satisfied (11th game in FIG. 29) during the big bonus state (specific bonus state) in the normal interval. 8 shows a rendered image of the device 8. FIG.
As shown in FIG. 30(e), even if the advantageous interval transition condition is satisfied during the big bonus state (specific bonus state) in the normal interval and the transition to the big bonus state in the advantageous interval occurs, the big bonus state is continued, the EDBB state image 32 in the main part of the screen of the main display 8 is continuously displayed.

Note that if the transition to the advantageous section occurs while the big bonus state (specific bonus state) is occurring, the EDBB state image 32 is switched to an image that notifies that effect, or an image that notifies that effect is added. may For example, an image may be switched or added to notify that the special AT state transition right has been granted.

In addition, when the conditions for transitioning to the advantageous section are satisfied during the big bonus state (specific bonus state) in the normal section, the right to transition to the special AT state is granted, and a new advantageous section starts from this point. Counting of the number of games in the advantageous interval and counting of the number of net increases in the advantageous interval are started.

At the start of the game, since the initial number of games in the special AT state is determined, the remaining game number image 33 for notifying the determined initial number of games in advance is displayed on the screen of the main display 8. displayed in the upper left. The number-of-remaining-games image 33 is not changed until the big bonus state ends.
FIG. 30(e) shows a case where 200 games are determined as the initial number of games, so information including numerical information of "remaining 200 G" is displayed as the remaining game number image 33. FIG.

Next, FIG. 30(f) shows an effect image on the main display 8 during game execution in the case of shifting to the special AT state after the end of the big bonus state (specific bonus state).

As shown in FIG. 30(f), when the special AT state occurs, an AT state image 29 is displayed on the main portion of the screen of the main display 8 as in the normal AT state.
In the upper left part of the screen of the main display 8, a number-of-remaining-games image 33 is displayed that can notify the number of remaining games in the special AT state. Since the number of games determined as the initial number of games is displayed in the remaining game number image 33 at this time, information including numerical information of "remaining 200G" is displayed.

In the lower portion of the screen of the main display 8, three push order navigation images 30 are displayed side by side in the horizontal direction so as to correspond to the stop button 5. As shown in FIG.
FIG. 30(f) shows the start of the game in which the pressing order bell role with the specific pressing order of "5b→5a→5c" is won. ” is displayed.

As described above, when a big bonus state (a specific bonus state) occurs during the ED state, various images are displayed on the main display 8, so that the player can see changes in the game state and , changes in the game section, etc., can be reliably notified.
In addition, since it is possible to surely inform the player that the special AT state transition right has been granted and the initial number of games, the player's sense of expectation can be heightened.

In addition, even if you transition to a normal section during a specific bonus state, if you do not transition to an advantageous section after that, you will not be granted the right to transition to a special AT state, so if you shift to a normal section during a specific bonus state Alternatively, the screen of the main display 8 may not be changed.
By doing so, it is possible to prevent the player from being discouraged even if the right to shift to the special AT state is not granted.
Also, as a specific bonus state, different images may be displayed during the big bonus state and during the regular bonus state.
As described above, an effect is executed when the big bonus state (specific bonus state) occurs during the ED state.

In the present embodiment, the AT state is managed by the number of games played, but other AT state management methods may be used. The numbers may be managed by the number of wins for the bell combination and the number of inserted medals.
In addition, although the number of bets for executing the game is set to only 3 bets, the game is allowed to be played with 1 bet, and a small combination is set in which double winning with the bonus is confirmed, and this bonus is set. By setting the symbol combination corresponding to the small winning combination that confirms double winning to a symbol combination that prompts 1 bet such as "1 BET symbol, 1 BET symbol, 1 BET symbol", the optimum number of bets in that gaming situation You may make it suggest with a pattern combination.

In addition, as a bonus state, a special bonus state in which medals do not increase or decrease even if it occurs is provided, and even if a corresponding special bonus role is won, in a game in which the special bonus role can be won, the bonus role cannot be won. An operation instruction (navigation) may be executed to win a special small combination (one-piece combination, etc.).
Further, in the case of the above configuration, the possibility of always winning the special bonus combination is increased by performing navigation to avoid winning the special bonus combination during the normal game state.
Also, if the special bonus combination is won by mistake, the advantageous section is set so as not to end during the special bonus state.

During the normal game state or during the normal AT state, an operation instruction for winning the special small winning combination is issued, but during the ED state, an operating instruction for winning the special small winning combination is issued. Instead, an operation instruction is given to win a special bonus combination.
Furthermore, when the transition is made to the special bonus state during the ED state, as in the above-described embodiment, the advantageous interval is terminated based on the number of medals paid out during the special bonus state and the number of remaining games in the AT state, and then By determining the initial number of games based on the number of payouts at the time of transition to the new advantageous section in the game 1, the special AT state may be generated in the same manner as in the present embodiment.

In addition, by linking the number of remaining games in the AT state and the number of payouts in the bonus state and determining the number of remaining games in the special AT state according to the number of remaining games before the end of the advantageous interval, Although it is made to indirectly take over to the transitioning advantageous section, the contents to be taken over are not limited to those described above.
For example, the winning number (difference number) during the advantageous section and the payout number during the bonus state may be linked, and the special AT state may be controlled according to the winning number before the end of the advantageous section.
Specifically, if the number of winning tokens in the advantageous interval is less than 2000 at the start of the bonus state after shifting to the ED state, the advantageous interval is terminated when the value of the payout counter is less than 60, and the winning number is less than 2000. is 2000 or more, the advantageous section is terminated when the payout counter value is 60 or more, and when the payout counter value is less than 60 and the normal section shifts to the advantageous section, the upper AT state , and when the value of the payout counter is 60 or more, when moving from the normal section to the advantageous section, by making it easier to transition to the lower AT state, if the number of acquisitions in the advantageous section is large, the ED state Even in the case of transitioning from to the special AT state, by suppressing the ball output, it is possible to prevent the gambling spirit from being aroused.

As described above, in the present invention, an award determination means (main controller 10) for determining whether or not to grant a privilege in relation to the execution of the game is provided, and an effect is produced based on the determination result of the award determination means. in a gaming machine (slot machine 1) capable of executing the effect game state control means (main control device 10), and in relation to the fact that the effect game state is controlled to the specific effect game state, specific effect control means (sub control device 20), operation means (effect button 2d) operable by the player, and operation effect control means capable of executing an operation effect (button effect) related to the effect game state based on the operation of the operation means. (sub control device 20), wherein the operation effect control means transmits information related to the specific effect game state to the player based on the operation of the operation means in a predetermined game in which the specific effect is executed; is provided with a specific operation effect control means (sub-controller 20) capable of executing a specific operation effect that can be recognized.

Here, the grant determination means, the effect game state control means, the specific effect control means, the operation effect control means, and the specific operation effect control means may be provided in the main control device 10 or provided in the sub control device 20. may be Alternatively, the main controller 10 and the sub-controller 20 may cooperate with each other.

Therefore, based on the operation of the operation means in the predetermined game in which the specific effect is executed, the specific operation effect is executed by which the player can recognize the information related to the specific effect game state. can be improved, and it is possible to improve the player's expectation for the awarding of the privilege.
Further, since the specific operation effect is executed based on the operation of the operation means, it is possible to select whether or not to execute the specific operation effect according to the player's preference.

Further, the specific operation effect control means is configured to be capable of executing the specific operation effect based on the operation of the operation means during a period from when the specific effect is started until a predetermined number of games are executed.
Therefore, it is possible to prevent overlap with other operation effects during the specific effect, and it is possible to execute various operation effects without any problems.

Further, the specific operation effect control means is configured to be capable of executing, as the specific operation effect, a notification effect capable of informing the background information regarding the control to the specific effect game state.
Therefore, the player can enjoy the specific effect while confirming the background information regarding the control to the specific effect game state, and can attract the player's interest in the specific effect.

Further, in a game in which the effect game state is controlled to the specific effect game state, an individual effect control means (secondary control device 20) capable of executing an individual effect completed in the game is provided, and the individual effect control means is any one of a plurality of individual effects can be selected and executed based on the result of determination by the provision determining means, and the specific operation effect control means can execute the specific effect as the specific operation effect. It is configured to be able to execute a notification effect that can notify the selection result of the individual effect selected by the individual effect control means in the previous game.

Therefore, during the specific effect, the player can check the selection result of the individual effect in the game controlled to the specific effect game state, and by confirming the selection result of the individual effect related to the awarding of the privilege, the player can It is possible to execute a highly entertaining game that changes the expectation of the player.
The individual effect control means may be provided in the main control device 10 or may be provided in the sub control device 20 . Alternatively, the main controller 10 and the sub-controller 20 may cooperate with each other.

Further, the specific operation effect control means can execute a notification effect capable of informing the selection result of the individual effect selected by the individual effect control means in the first game in which the effect game state is controlled to the specific effect game state. configuration.
Therefore, during the specific effect, the player can confirm the selection result of the individual effect in the first game controlled to the specific effect game state, and by confirming the selection result of the individual effect in the first game, it is possible to confirm the selection result. It is possible to execute a highly interesting game that changes the expectation of the player.

On the other hand, Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2003-100001 discloses a gaming machine that increases expectations for the occurrence of a specific game state by controlling a predetermined period before the occurrence of the specific game state to a premonitory state.
However, conventional gaming machines are insufficient to raise the expectations of players and enhance the interest of games.
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 present embodiment, the AT state (AT) is given as a privilege, but ART or RT may be given.

In addition, in this 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 any possible type.

In addition, in this embodiment, the effect button 2d and the upper effect button 2f are exemplified as operating means, but other means may be used as long as they output an input signal by the player's operation, such as the bet button 2a and the stop button. 5, the start lever 3 or the like may be used.

In addition, the front door 1a is provided with vibration means for vibrating the front door 1a by the operation of a motor, a speaker, etc., and the vibration means is operated at a predetermined time during the individual performance, the sign performance, and the continuous performance. 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 at a predetermined time during the individual performance, the sign performance and the continuous performance, thereby enhancing the player's expectation. You may do so.

In addition, although the main display 8 and the sub-display 17 are provided as display means, the individual effect, the sign effect and the continuous effect may be executed by any one of the display means, or by two display means. Both can be executed.

In addition, in the present embodiment, the main controller 10 operates as various means such as the lottery means, but the sub-controller 20 may perform some or all of them, and the sub-controller 20 may operate as the various means. can also
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 2: bet button 2d: effect button 4: reel 5: stop button 8: main display 10: main controller 17: sub-display 20: sub-controller

Claims (5)

A gaming machine comprising grant determination means for determining whether or not to grant a privilege in relation to the execution of a game, and capable of executing an effect based on the determination result of the grant determination means,
Effect game state control means capable of controlling the effect game state related to the effect to a specific effect game state in relation to the determination result by the grant determination means;
A specific effect control means capable of executing a specific effect over a plurality of games as the effect in relation to the fact that the effect game state is controlled to the specific effect game state;
an operation means that can be operated by a player;
Operation effect control means capable of executing an operation effect related to the effect game state based on the operation of the operation means;
with
The operation effect control means is capable of executing a specific operation effect that allows a player to recognize information related to the specific effect game state based on the operation of the operation means in a predetermined game in which the specific effect is being executed. A gaming machine comprising a specific operation presentation control means. The specific operation effect control means can execute the specific operation effect based on the operation of the operation means during a period from when the specific effect is started until a predetermined number of games are executed. The game machine according to claim 1. 3. The specific operation effect control means is capable of executing, as the specific operation effect, a notification effect capable of informing the process information regarding the control to the specific effect game state. game machine. In a game in which the effect game state is controlled to the specific effect game state, an individual effect control means capable of executing an individual effect completed in the game is provided,
The individual performance control means can select and execute any individual performance from among a plurality of individual performances based on the determination result by the grant determination means,
The specific operation effect control means is capable of executing, as the specific operation effect, a notification effect capable of informing the selection result of the individual effect selected by the individual effect control means in the game before the specific effect is executed. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized by: The specific operation effect control means can execute a notification effect capable of informing the selection result of the individual effect selected by the individual effect control means in the first game in which the effect game state is controlled to the specific effect game state. 5. The game machine according to claim 4, characterized by:

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