JP2023106555A - game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To continue a player's expectation toward a game even after an advantageous section is completed.SOLUTION: A game machine is configured such that first control means (main control part) performs control to a limitless RT state when the number of game rounds in a finite RT state reaches a first game frequency in the finite RT state, second control means (main control part) performs control to a normal section if a predetermined completion condition is satisfied when, during a stay in an advantageous section, granting means (main control part) grants a specific right (AT winning) with a higher probability in a third game frequency differing from the first game frequency and a second game frequency than in a second game frequency in which the number of game rounds in a finite RT state differs from the first game frequency during a stay in an advantageous section and in a state other than an AT state, and third notification means (indicator) reports third information (suggestion information regarding next AT winning) at least during a stay in a normal section.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 23

Description

The present invention relates to gaming machines.

A gaming machine has been disclosed that counts the number of games played and the number of acquired wins in an advantageous interval, which is a gaming state that is advantageous to a player, and terminates the advantageous interval when the counting result reaches a specific value (for example, , Patent Document 1).

JP 2017-153724 A

However, conventional gaming machines have room for improvement.

In order to achieve the above object, the gaming machine of the present invention is capable of controlling to a normal section after the end of the current advantageous section, and control means capable of controlling to the next advantageous section after the end of the normal section; and a notification means capable of notifying information about the next advantageous section in the advantageous section.

It is a front view showing the appearance of the game machine. It is a perspective view showing the internal configuration of the gaming machine. It is a block diagram which shows the control structure of a game machine. It is a diagram showing an active line in the display window of the gaming machine. It is a diagram showing a winning combination and benefits corresponding to the winning combination. FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an internal lottery table for each winning combination in a three-coin game; FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an internal lottery table for each winning combination in a two-coin game; It is a state transition diagram of RT state. It is a state transition diagram of AT state. It is a figure which shows the transition of the game state at the time of winning of AT1 state. It is a figure which shows the lottery table of AT1 state. It is a figure which shows the transition of the game state at the time of winning of AT2 state. It is a figure which shows the stock lottery table of AT2 state. FIG. 11 shows an add-on stock lottery table in the AT2 state, (a) showing an add-on low probability state, and (b) showing an add-on high probability state. It is a state transition diagram of a game section. It is a figure which shows a high-probability number-of-games lottery table. FIG. 10 is a diagram showing a display example of a normal state effect screen; It is a figure which shows the example of a display of the production|presentation screen of AT1 state. FIG. 10 is a diagram showing a display example 1 of an effect screen in the AT2 state in the first embodiment; FIG. 11 is a diagram showing display example 2 of an effect screen in the AT2 state in the first embodiment; FIG. 10 is a diagram showing a display example 3 of an effect screen in the AT2 state in the first embodiment; FIG. 10 is a diagram showing a post-operation result screen lottery table in the first embodiment; FIG. 10 is a diagram showing correspondence between RT counter value example 1 and a post-operation result screen in the first embodiment; FIG. 10 is a diagram showing correspondence between RT counter value example 2 and a post-operation result screen in the first embodiment; FIG. 11 is a diagram showing correspondence between RT counter value example 3 and a post-operation result screen in the first embodiment; FIG. 11 is a diagram showing a display example 1 of an effect screen in the AT2 state in the second embodiment; FIG. 11 is a diagram showing a display example 2 of an effect screen in the AT2 state in the second embodiment; FIG. 12 is a diagram showing a display example 3 of an effect screen in the AT2 state in the second embodiment; It is a figure which shows the suggestion screen lottery table during a game in 2nd Embodiment. FIG. 10 is a diagram showing correspondence between RT counter value example 1 and a playing suggestion screen in the second embodiment. FIG. 13 is a diagram showing the correspondence between RT counter value example 2 and a game suggesting screen in the second embodiment. FIG. 12 is a diagram showing the association between RT counter value example 3 and a playing suggestion screen in the second embodiment.

[First embodiment]
Preferred embodiments of the gaming machine according to the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.
Game machines are installed in game halls and the like, and there are various types of them. A case where the game machine is applied to the slot machine 1 will be described as an example of the present embodiment.

[Slot machine]
The slot machine 1, as shown in FIGS. 1 to 3, is a gaming machine composed of a housing 1b with an open front side and a front door 1a covering the front side of the housing 1b so that it can be opened and closed. be.
On the upper part of the front door 1a, there is provided a display device 8 (third notification means) which is composed of, for example, a liquid crystal display device, and performs display effects and information display according to the game.
On the left and right sides of the display 8, a speaker 9 for outputting sound and a lamp 11 having light-emitting means such as an LED for effecting light effects are incorporated.

A display window 6 is formed in the central portion of the front door 1a so that the rear side can be visually recognized.
Below the display window 6, a stepped portion projecting forward is formed, and on the upper surface of this stepped portion, there is a medal slot 2 for inserting medals, and a medal slot 2 for inserting medals. A bet button 2a for setting a number and an effect button 2d for changing the effect on the display 8 when pressed by the player are provided.
A start lever 3 operated by the player when starting the game and a stop button 5 pressed by the player when stopping the reels 41 are provided on the front surface of the stepped portion.

Above the display window 6, there is provided a navigation lamp 12 (first reporting means) for reporting information (first information) regarding the order of operation (hereinafter referred to as the order of pressing) corresponding to the stop button 5. FIG.
Below the display window 6, there is provided an advantageous section lamp 13 (second notification means) for notifying that the game state is advantageous to the player (advantageous section).
A medal payout port 7b through which medals are paid out is provided at the lower portion of the front door 1a.

A main control unit 10 for overall control of the game and a sub-control unit 20 for controlling the performance of the game under the control of the main control unit 10 are provided in the upper part of the housing 1b.
The main control unit 10 includes a CPU that performs various arithmetic processes, a ROM that stores control programs and control data, and a RAM that includes a storage area for temporarily storing various data and a work area for the CPU. It is
A bet button 2a, a medal selector 2b, a start lever 3, and a stop button 5 are connected to the main control unit 10 so that various signals can be received from sensors built in each device.
The main control unit 10 performs a game start process, a process of sampling random numbers from a random number generator, and the like, and performs an internal lottery process for a winning combination based on the sampled random numbers.
The sub-control unit 20 is connected with the effect button 2d, the display device 8, the speaker 9, the lamp 11, and the navigation lamp 12, and is configured to be able to transmit various signals to each device.
The sub control unit 20 controls these based on control information received from the main control unit 10 .
A drum unit 4 for rotating a reel 41 is provided in the central portion of the housing 1b.
The drum unit 4 includes horizontally arranged reels 41a, 41b, and 41c. These reels 41a to 41c are rotatable by driving a stepping motor (not shown).
A plurality of symbols are displayed in a predetermined arrangement on the outer peripheral surface of each of the reels 41a to 41c, and when the reel 41 is stopped, a predetermined number (for example, three) of symbols are displayed on each of the reels 41a to 41c. It is visible through the display window 6 .
A medal payout device 7 for paying out medals and a hopper 7a for storing medals are provided in the lower part of the housing 1b. be
In such a slot machine 1, the main control section 10 functions as control means to control the following games.

First, after the player inserts medals as game media into the medal slot 2, the number of medals to be multiplied for one game is set at the start of the game.
At this time, the number of bets can be set by inserting medals directly from the medal slot 2 or by pressing the bet button 2a.
In the method of inserting medals directly from the medal slot 2 and setting them, the inserted medals are detected by the medal selector 2b provided on the rear surface of the front door 1a, and the number of bets corresponding to the number of inserted medals is increased. It is set and ready to start the game.

On the other hand, in the method of setting by pressing the bet button 2a, by pressing the bet button 2a for specifying the acquisition destination of the medals to bet on one game from the credit medals, the number of bets is set and the game is started. becomes possible.
That is, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, a maximum of three bets can be made for one game, and any one of bet one, bet two, or bet three as long as the number of bets does not exceed the maximum number of bets of three. The game can also be started with the number of odds.
Also, credit medals are added by inserting medals from the medal slot 2 or by winning prizes, and for example, up to 50 medals can be stored.
In this way, the set number of bets for medals can be set by inserting medals directly from the medal slot 2 or by pressing the bet button 2a. stored in the storage means.
When the start lever 3 is operated in such a state, the game is started and the reels 41a to 41c can be rotated.
At this time, when the start lever 3 is operated, the main control unit 10 performs an internal lottery for each game from among a plurality of winning combinations including "lost" to be lottered.
In the internal lottery process, a winning combination is determined by lottery based on a predetermined winning probability each time a game is played from a plurality of winning combinations.

Each of the reels 41a to 41c gradually increases its rotational speed from a stopped state, and then reaches steady rotation in which it rotates at a constant speed.
When such steady rotation is reached, each stop button 5a to 5c provided corresponding to each reel 41a to 41c can be pressed, and when each stop button 5a to 5c is pressed, the operation timing and internal The reels 41a to 41c are controlled so that the reels 41a to 41c are stopped at combinations of symbols permitted by the lottery result of the lottery process.

As a result of judging the combination of the symbols stopped on the effective line after the third reel stop operation, it is determined that the player wins when the predetermined combination of symbols is obtained, and a privilege corresponding to the combination of the symbols is awarded.
In this manner, the main control unit 10 gives a privilege according to the game result based on the end of each game.
The third reel refers to the reel that is stopped last, ie, the reel that is stopped thirdly when the three reels 41a to 41c are stopped once each, three times in total.
Further, "after the operation to stop the third reel" refers to the time after the player releases the finger from the stop button 5 operated to stop the third reel.

In the stopped state after the third reel stop operation, three vertically continuous symbols displayed on the respective reels 41a to 41c are displayed so as to be visible through the display window 6. FIG.
As shown in FIG. 4, a plurality of effective lines are set for combinations of symbols represented by stop symbols of the reels 41a to 41c visually recognized through the display window 6. As shown in FIG.
There are five lines in total: three horizontally arranged middle, upper, and lower lines 1, 2, and 3, and two obliquely crossing lines 4 and 5. there is
The result of the game is determined by a combination of symbols displayed on the reels 41 stopped along the activated line.

[Winning roles and benefits corresponding to winning roles]
Next, with reference to FIG. 5, the winning combination stopped along the activated line and displayed in the display window 6 and the benefits corresponding to the winning combination will be described.
The winning roles are roughly classified into a "small role", a "replay role", a "bonus role", and the like.
Small roles include, for example, a bell role, a cherry role, a watermelon role, and a chance role.
Note that the cherry role, the watermelon role, and the chance role are collectively referred to as a "rare role" in the following description.
Also, the corresponding symbol combinations will be described in the order of "left reel 41a, middle reel 41b, and right reel 41c".

As for the bell combination, there are provided a "push-order bell combination" and a "common bell combination", each of which has a different combination of corresponding symbols.

For the push order bell role, for example, there are six push orders for the three stop buttons (left stop button 5a, middle stop button 5b, right stop button 5c) (for example, "right stop button 5c→5b→5a"). ), by operating the stop buttons 5a to 5c in one push order (specific push order), the corresponding combination of symbols (for example, "Bell Bell Replay") is displayed on the effective line. , and 6 kinds of push order bells 1 to 6 are provided.

For example, when winning Bell 1 in the order of pressing, by operating the stop buttons 5a to 5c in the order of pressing the left stop button 5a→middle stop button 5b→right stop button 5c, "Bell Bell Replay" is performed. The combination of patterns is designed to be aligned.

When the stop buttons 5a to 5c are operated in accordance with the other five pressing orders (pressing order other than the specific pressing order), the corresponding symbol combinations ("bell, Bell Replay") is not stopped, and other symbol combinations such as "Bell Replay Bell" (referred to as "Bell Replay") are stopped.
Further, when the pressing order bells 1 to 6 are stopped on the effective line, "9" medals are paid out in both the 3-coin game and the 2-coin game.
Note that the pressing order bell combination is not limited to six, and can be appropriately changed to three combinations such as 1 to 3 pressing order bell combinations.

The common bell combination is a small combination in which a combination of corresponding symbols such as "bell, bell, bell" stops regardless of the order in which the stop buttons 5a to 5c are pressed.
When the common bell combination stops on the effective line, the number of medals to be paid out varies depending on the number of bets set at the start of the game. In the betting game, "two" medals are paid out.

The cherry combination includes "weak cherry" and "strong cherry", and in both cases the cherry symbols stop on the effective line of the left reel 41a.
For the weak cherry role, the combination of symbols such as "cherry-cherry-bell" stops on the effective line, and for the strong cherry role, the combination of symbols such as "cherry-cherry-cherry" stops on the effective line. It is a role (rare role).
In both the low cherry combination and the strong cherry combination, when the combination of corresponding symbols stops, "1" medal is paid out regardless of the number of bets.

The watermelon role is a small role (rare role) with a combination of corresponding patterns such as "watermelon, watermelon, watermelon", and the chance role is a combination of corresponding patterns such as "bell, watermelon, replay". It is a small role (rare role).
As for the watermelon combination, if it is determined that the watermelon wins by stopping the combination of the corresponding symbols, "6" medals are paid out regardless of the number of bets.
In the chance game, when the combination of corresponding symbols stops, "1" medal is paid out regardless of the number of bets.

The replay combination is a small combination in which the corresponding symbols are "replay, replay, replay", and if this replay combination wins a prize, the medals will not be inserted in the next game, that is, the medals will be spent. It will be in a state where you can play without it.

There are two bonus hands, each with a different combination of corresponding symbols. A bonus B combination of "blue 7 and blue 7" is provided.
As long as the combination of such symbols does not stop, the winning right can be carried over to the bonus combination.
For this reason, during the period until the bonus combination is won by stopping the combination of the corresponding symbols, the state of winning the bonus is maintained (hereinafter, this gaming state is referred to as the "bonus carry-over state"; A gaming state in which no role is won is referred to as a “non-bonus carry-over state”).

Then, the bonus combination shifts to a bonus state in which only the common bell combination is won by stopping the combination of the corresponding bonus symbols.
Also, during the bonus A state, as described above, the game is played with 3 tokens, and the number of payouts for the common bell combination that always wins is set to "3". is "0 sheets".
On the other hand, during the bonus B state, the game is played with two bets, and the number of payouts for the common bell winning when two bets are set is set to "2". In this state, the net increase in the number of medals actually increased is "0".
That is, in the bonus state, in both the bonus A state and the bonus B state, the player cannot expect an increase in medals to be obtained.

The slot machine 1 uses a setting change means provided in the power supply unit of the slot machine 1 to change the winning probability of the lottery for transition to the bonus state, the winning probability of the lottery to shift to the AT state, which will be described later, and the like. and can be changed.
For example, it is possible to set six levels of set values from 1 to 6 with different winning probabilities of specific winning combinations by means of the setting change means.
By setting one of the set values 1 to 6, the probability of winning a part or all of the rare combination of the slot machine 1 on that day is determined.
Winning of the small combination, replay combination, and bonus combination is determined based on the combination of symbols as described above, and winning is established when the corresponding combination of symbols stops on the active line as a result of the determination. Benefits will be given according to the establishment of each prize.

Next, the winning probability in such an internal lottery for each winning combination will be described.
FIG. 6 shows an internal lottery table for each winning combination in a three-coin game, and FIG. 7 shows a two-coin game.
As shown in FIGS. 6 and 7, different internal lottery tables are prepared for each number of medals set by the player, and each winning combination and winning probability are defined in association with each other.
The main control unit 10 stores an internal lottery table that is set separately according to whether or not the RT0 state and the RT1 state are carrying over the bonus.
In addition, some winning combinations (for example, replay combinations) have different winning probabilities depending on whether the bonus is carried over or not.
Therefore, a lottery for each winning combination during the game is performed for each number of medals to be multiplied in the RT0 state and the RT1 state.
For example, in a 3-coin game, the bonus B combination is never won, and in addition, in the bonus A combination that may be won, the replay combination and the replay combination are always won.
On the other hand, in a two-coin game, the bonus A combination is never won, and in the bonus B combination that may be won, the replay combination and the replay combination are always won.
An internal lottery table may be added for each set value for the one-coin game.
Further, in the present embodiment, an internal lottery table is provided for each set value to be set in the slot machine 1, although not shown in the drawing.
The winning probability of some or all of the rare hands is set to be higher as the setting value of the slot machine 1 is set to be higher. controlled by
That is, the slot machine 1 in this embodiment is controlled so that the game progresses more favorably for the player when the set value 6 is set than when the set value 1 is set.

[Transition of game state]
Next, the game state transition controlled by the main control unit 10 will be described.
As shown in FIG. 8, the game state is controlled to transition between RT0 state, RT1 state and bonus state.
The transition from the RT0 state or the RT1 state to the bonus state is made based on winning of a bonus combination (replay combination and bonus combination winning multiple times).

[RT status]
First, the RT state of the slot machine 1 in this embodiment will be described.
FIG. 8 shows a transition diagram of the RT state.
RT is an abbreviation for replay time, and the RT state of the present embodiment includes RT0 state (first RT state) and RT1 state (second RT state) in which the probability of winning a replay combination is determined by a predetermined probability.
In this RT state, the main control unit 10 functions as the first control means, so that the RT state can be controlled to any RT state among a plurality of RT states including the RT0 state and the RT1 state.

Then, the transition to the RT0 state is based on the end of the bonus state, and then the transition to the RT0 state (arrow (1) in FIG. 8).
Both the bonus A state and the bonus B state are ended when the predetermined number of coins is paid out in the bonus state.
For example, the bonus A state ends when the number of medals paid out to the player reaches a predetermined number (for example, 40 medals).
On the other hand, even in the bonus B state, the game ends when the number of medals paid out to the player reaches a predetermined number (for example, 10 medals).
Thus, the bonus is a finite game state that ends when a predetermined number of coins are paid out.
In addition, the RT0 state ends by transitioning to the bonus state or the RT1 state, respectively, based on winning a bonus combination or playing the game "500,000 times" (arrow (2 in FIG. 8). ), (3)).
Therefore, the RT0 state is a finite gaming state (limited RT) in which the number of games is defined in advance.
Here, the termination of the RT0 condition is performed based on the completion of the game "500,000 times", but the number of times can be changed as appropriate, and the number of times may be changed.

The transition to the RT1 state is performed when the game has been played "500,000 times" in the RT0 state, or when the power is turned on (RAM initialization) or the setting value is changed (the same setting value is changed) due to the operation of the initialization switch in the slot machine 1. After that, it shifts to the RT1 state (arrows (3) and (4) in FIG. 8).
Also, the RT1 state ends by shifting to the bonus state after that based on winning a bonus combination in the RT1 state (arrow (5) in FIG. 8).
Therefore, the RT1 state is not a finite game state (finite RT) in which the number of games is defined in advance, but an infinite game state (infinite RT) that does not shift to another game state unless a bonus combination is won. .

As described above, in the present embodiment, a plurality of RT states having different transition conditions are provided, and a game feature is realized in which a bonus combination is won in the RT0 state or the RT1 state to shift to the bonus state.
In addition, in the AT2 state, which is one of the AT states to be described later, the stock lottery process for the AT2 state is performed based on the number of remaining games in the RT0 state. It can be said that this is a game state that is advantageous for the player.
Therefore, in the present embodiment, it is assumed that the game is played in the RT0 state, and when the game is played with three bets, the game is controlled so as not to win the bonus B role, so the RT1 state is assumed. When staying, it is preferable that the manager of the game arcade wins and consumes the bonus in advance, shifts to the RT0 state, and then carries over the bonus B combination.
It should be noted that regardless of the bonus A state or the bonus B state, when any bonus state ends, the state is uniformly shifted to the RT0 state, but the present invention is not limited to this.
For example, a configuration may be adopted in which only when one of the bonus A state and the bonus B state ends, the transition to the RT0 state occurs, and the other transitions to the RT1 state.
If a configuration is adopted in which the state is shifted to the RT0 state only when the bonus B state is completed, the game can be played only with a double bet until the RT0 state and the bonus B combination are won while staying in the RT1 state. .
Therefore, the manager of the game hall can narrow down the setting of the bet number to one type of 2 bets until the RT0 state and the bonus B combination are won. It is possible to reduce the troublesomeness of the operation until winning.
In addition, when the set value is changed or the same set value is set again, that is, at the time of so-called replaying, the state is changed to the RT1 state. (RT state or bonus state) may be maintained, or a configuration may be adopted in which the current game state is maintained and the transition to the RT1 state is divided for each RT state or bonus state.
Also, although there are two RT states in this embodiment, the number may be one or three or more.
Further, in the present embodiment, the game is played in the RT0 state, mainly in the state of the bonus B hand carried over, and the game is played with three bets. , the game may be played with three cards.

Here, the RT counter that counts the number of remaining games in the RT0 state will be described.
The main control unit 10 has an RT counter, which counts the number of games played during the RT0 state, and when the counter value reaches "0", it is determined that the RT0 state has ended. It is.
An RT counter value of "500,000 times" is set in the RT counter when the bonus state ends.
Specifically, the RT counter can count the number of remaining games in the RT0 state by subtracting "1" from the RT counter value each time a game is played (a game start operation is accepted). , the main control unit 10 determines whether or not the RT counter value has become "0".
That is, the main control unit 10 functions as first counting means capable of counting the number of games (number of games played) in the RT0 state (first RT state).
Then, when the count result counted by the first counting means reaches "0" (first number of games), the main control unit 10 shifts the RT state to the RT1 state (second RT state).
Therefore, in order for the slot machine 1 in this embodiment to shift from the RT0 state to the RT1 state, it is necessary to play a large number of games, such as "500,000 times." It has a playability to play with.
In addition to this, the main control unit 10 can also clear the RT counter value to "0" at the end of the bonus, and add "1" to the RT counter value each time the game is completed. , and when the RT counter value reaches "500,000 times", the state may be shifted to the RT1 state.
Further, the probability of winning the replay role is the same regardless of whether the bonus role is carried over or not, but is not limited to this. By increasing the probability of winning, it may be configured such that medals are less likely to decrease while the bonus role is carried over.

[AT state]
Next, referring to FIG. 9, the AT state of the slot machine 1 according to this embodiment will be described.
FIG. 9 is a transition diagram of AT states, showing a normal state (non-AT state), an AT1 state, and an AT2 state.
AT is an abbreviation for Assist Time, and when a small win or replay win is won, for example, the pressing order of the stop buttons 5a to 5c is notified, and the game state assists the player in winning a small win or replay win. is.

Specifically, as an example of notification of the push order (specific stop operation), for example, when winning the push order bell 1 role, the push order bell 1 role is sent via the display 8, the speaker 9, the navigation lamp 12, etc. The pressing order corresponding to is notified.
At this time, the press order bell 1 role is notified by displaying "left → center → right" on the display 8, and by the speaker 9, "left", "middle", and "right" in the order of each voice. is output.
Then, the navigation lamp 12 is lit in order of "12a→12b→12c".

In the AT state, when one of the bells 1 to 6 in the order of pressing is won, the order of pressing the stop buttons 5a to 5c is notified via notification means such as a display 8, a speaker 9, and a navigation lamp 12, thereby winning a prize. can assist.
Such an AT state is normally continued for a predetermined number of games.
Therefore, the AT state (second notification state) in which the information (first information) regarding the pressing order (specific stop operation) is notified is the non-AT state (first information) in which the information (first information) regarding the pressing order (specific stop operation) is not notified. It can be said that this state is more advantageous for the player than the first notification state).

Thus, in the present embodiment, there are a non-AT state and an AT state, and the main control unit 10 functions as third control means to control a plurality of states including the non-AT state and the AT state. Control to any of the notification states.
Then, the main control unit 10 provides the player with a privilege of assisting to stop the "push order bells 1 to 6" or to prevent the "bell spilling eyes" from stopping.
Therefore, the main control unit 10 can function as a granting unit that grants a specific right, which is a privilege to control to the AT state (second notification state), and when the specific right is granted, the game state is changed. Control to AT state.

In addition, the AT state of the present embodiment includes an AT1 state and an AT2 state in which the number of games played during the AT state and the navigation effect of the pressing order are different.
Both the AT1 state and the AT2 state are managed by the main control unit 10 according to the number of games.
In addition to the number of games, the management of the AT state includes the number of wins or winnings of minor wins (for example, the order of pushing the bell), the number of payouts paid out to the player, the number of insertions and the payouts paid out. The AT state may be managed based on other numerical values such as the difference in the number of sheets.

The AT1 state and the AT2 state are described below.
First, the AT1 state will be explained.
The AT1 state is a game state in which the number of games preset as a fixed value (for example, 30 games) decreases as the games are completed during the AT1 state, and the number of remaining games continues until "0" is reached.
Therefore, the number of games (for example, 30 games) set as a fixed value is stored in the storage means (RAM) of the main control unit 10 at the start of the AT1 state.
During the AT1 state, the pressing order of all the three stop buttons (the left stop button 5a, the middle stop button 5b, and the right stop button 5c) is announced (hereinafter referred to as "all navigation effects"), so even a beginner player can earn medals. It can be said that it is an advantageous game state that is easy to acquire.
At this time, the main control unit 10 functions as granting means capable of granting a specific right regarding control of the AT1 state.

Next, conditions for transition to the AT1 state will be described.
Regardless of the gaming state, the transition to the AT1 state is made by winning a transition lottery based on the winning of a rare combination, and thereafter shifting to the AT1 state (arrows (a) and (f) in FIG. 9).
On the other hand, the end of the AT1 state ends when the set number of games becomes "0" by winning the transfer lottery (arrows (b) and (e) in FIG. 9).
Therefore, in the AT1 state, there is a possibility of winning in any game state of the normal state, the AT1 state, and the AT2 state.
Then, when the lottery for transition to the AT1 state is won, the game is controlled differently according to the game state at the time of winning.
Specifically, as shown in FIG. 10, depending on the game state when the AT1 state is won, there are cases where the precursor game is performed and cases where the precursor game is not performed.
The premonition game is a game that performs an effect that gives the player a premonition of the shift to the AT state.

Here, with reference to FIG. 10, the transition of the game state at the time of winning in the AT1 state will be described for each game state.
First, the transition of the game state when the AT1 state is won in the normal state will be described.
When the AT1 state is won in the normal state, a predictive game is played from the game next to the winning, and after a predetermined number (for example, 32 games) of the predictive games are completed, the state is controlled to shift to the AT1 state.
Therefore, by playing the precursor game, it is possible to give the player a sense of anticipation toward the transition to the AT1 state.
For example, in the transition diagram shown in FIG. 9, the transition condition corresponds to symbol (a), and the game state transitions from "normal state→predictive game→AT1 state".

Also, when the AT1 state is won in the AT1 state, the AT1 state is controlled again after the AT1 state ends, so the game state shifts from "AT1 state to AT1 state".
Therefore, it is possible to give the player the impression that the AT1 state has been played continuously, and the player can continue the game without breaking the excitement to the AT1 state.

Subsequently, the transition of the game state when the AT1 state is won in the AT2 state will be described.
When the AT1 state is won in the AT2 state, a predictive game is played from the game next to the winning, and after a predetermined number (e.g., 8 games) of the predictive games are completed, the state is controlled to shift to the AT1 state.
For example, in the transition diagram shown in FIG. 9, the transition condition corresponds to symbol (f), and the game state transitions in the order of "AT2 state→predictive game→AT1 state".

It should be noted that the precursor games performed in the present embodiment are more often played when winning in the normal state (eg, 32 games) than when winning in the AT1 state in the AT2 state (eg, 8 games). However, control may be performed such that the same number of precursor games are played, or control may be performed so that no precursor games are played in one or both of them.
Furthermore, on the contrary, control may be performed so that fewer premonitory games are played when winning in the normal state than when winning in the AT2 state.
Also, when the AT1 state is won in the AT1 state, it is controlled as if the AT1 state has won consecutively, but it is controlled as a game number addition formula that adds a predetermined number of games (for example, 30 games). You can make it work.
By controlling the AT1 state in this way, it is possible to give the impression that one AT1 state continues for a long time, so that the player feels as if he/she has gained a profit, and the interest in the game is heightened. be able to.

Next, lottery processing in the AT1 state will be described with reference to FIG.
In the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the lottery for the AT1 state is performed upon winning of a rare combination regardless of the game state, stay period, etc., and when the AT1 state is won, the state shifts to the AT1 state.

FIG. 11 shows a lottery table used by the main control unit 10 for lottery in the AT1 state.
The lottery for the AT1 state is performed by judging a random number for a lottery for shifting to the AT1 state obtained when any of the rare combination of weak cherry, strong cherry, watermelon, or chance combination is won.
In the lottery table shown in FIG. 11, the acquisition range (number) of random numbers to be acquired is 256, and the winning value (winning) and losing value (non-winning) are different for each winning combination.

Specifically, since the win value (won) is set to 9 and the loss value (non-won) is set to 247 for the weak cherry role, 9 out of 256 ( Approximately 1/28.4) of winning the AT1 state lottery.
Since the winning value (won) is set to 86 and the losing value (non-winning) is set to 170 for the strong cherry combination, 86 out of 256 (approximately 1/2. 9) Wins the lottery for the AT1 state.
The watermelon role has a winning value (won) of 43 and a losing value (not winning) of 213. Therefore, when the watermelon role wins, 43 out of 256 (approximately 1/5.9). Winning the lottery for the AT1 state with a probability of
Since the winning value (won) is set to 52 and the losing value (not winning) is set to 204 for the chance game, when the chance game wins, 52 out of 256 (about 1/4. 9) Wins the lottery for the AT1 state.

As described above, the probability of winning in the AT1 state is set to be the highest when winning the strong cherry combination among the rare combinations, and the lowest when winning the weak cherry combination.
Therefore, if the player wins a strong cherry combination among the rare combinations, the player's expectation for the winning can be heightened.
Although the same AT1 state lottery table is used for all the setting values set in the slot machine 1, the winning probability is changed for each setting value, and the higher setting is in the AT1 state. A configuration that facilitates winning may be adopted.

Next, the AT2 state will be explained.
The AT2 state is an AT state managed on a set-by-set basis, and by acquiring stock, a privilege for a predetermined number of games (for example, 50 games as one set) is given.
The AT2 state is a game state in which the acquired stock is added every time the stock is acquired in the extra stock lottery.
Also, during the AT2 state, unlike the AT1 state in which all the navigation effects are performed, a privilege is provided in which only the stop button 5 operated first by the player is notified (hereinafter referred to as a partial navigation effect).
Therefore, in the AT1 state, in which the entire navigation effect is performed, the player can recognize all the pressing orders, so that more medals can be obtained than in the AT2 state, in which the partial navigation effect is performed. can.
In this way, the main control unit 10 functions as granting means capable of granting a specific right regarding control of the AT2 state.

Next, conditions for transition to the AT2 state will be described.
Regardless of the gaming state, the transition to the AT2 state can be made by winning the transfer lottery based on the value of the lower three digits of the RT counter described above, or if the stock of the AT2 state remains after the end of the AT1 state. After that, it shifts to the AT2 state (arrows (c) and (e) in FIG. 9).
The lower 3 digits of the RT counter consist of 3 digits consisting of the 100's, 10's and 1's digits of the number of remaining games in the RT0 state. attached.
On the other hand, the end of the AT2 state ends when the stock obtained by winning the transfer lottery runs out or when the AT1 state is won (arrows (d) and (f) in FIG. 9).
In addition, when the AT2 state ends by winning the AT1 state, if the stock of the AT2 state remains after the end of the transferred AT1 state, the AT2 state will be played again from the beginning for one set (for example, 50 games). state (arrow (e) in FIG. 9).
Therefore, in the AT2 state, like the AT1 state, there is a possibility of winning in any of the game states of the normal state, the AT1 state and the AT2 state.

Next, with reference to FIG. 12, transition of the game state at the time of winning in the AT2 state will be described for each game state.
In the AT2 state, unlike the case of winning in the AT1 state, the state shifts to the AT2 state without performing the precursor game.
First, the transition of the game state when the AT2 state is won in the normal state will be described.
When the AT2 state is won in the normal state, the game is controlled so as to shift to the AT2 state from the game next to the win.
For example, in the transition diagram shown in FIG. 9, the transition condition corresponds to symbol (c), and the game state transitions from "normal state to AT2 state".

Also, when the AT2 state is won in the AT1 state, the state is controlled to shift to the AT2 state after the AT1 state ends.
For example, in the transition diagram shown in FIG. 9, the transition condition corresponds to symbol (e), and the game state transitions from "AT1 state to AT2 state".

Finally, the game state transition when the AT2 state is won in the AT2 state will be described.
When the AT2 state is won in the AT2 state, the AT2 state is controlled again after the AT2 state ends, and the game state shifts from "AT2 state to AT2 state".

It should be noted that even when the AT2 state is won in the normal state, the state may be changed to the AT2 state after playing a predetermined number of premonitory games, as in the case of the AT1 state.
In addition, since the stock of the AT2 state remains, the main control unit 10 shifts from the AT1 state to the AT2 state (for example, in the transition diagram shown in FIG. 9, corresponding to symbol (e)), the AT2 state Then, one set (for example, 50 games) is controlled to play the game from the beginning, but it is not limited to this, and only the remaining games remaining in the AT2 state before shifting to the AT1 state are played. Further, it may be controlled to play a game (remaining game + 50 games) in which the remaining game and one set are combined.
Also, in the AT2 state, part of the navigation effect is provided, but in addition to this, the order of different navigation effects may be determined in advance.
For example, after performing all the navigation effects, it is possible to repeat the effect in which the pressing order is not notified at all (no navigation).
Furthermore, by using a lottery system in which such effects are determined by lottery, there is a 30% probability of winning all navigation effects and a 70% probability of not winning all navigation effects, thereby completely changing the pressing order. By providing an effect of not reporting (no navigation), it may be configured to differentiate from the AT1 state.

Here, with reference to FIGS. 13 and 14, the stock lottery process in the AT2 state and the additional stock lottery process in the AT2 state will be described.
First, the stock lottery process in the AT2 state will be described.
FIG. 13 is a diagram showing a stock lottery table used for stock lottery processing in the AT2 state.
The main control unit 10 has an AT2 counter that counts the stock number of the AT2 state. When the AT2 counter is out of stock during a stay in an advantageous section, which will be described later, a stock lottery for the AT2 state is performed. If the lottery is won, a predetermined stock number (for example, one) is added to the AT2 counter.
Also, when the stock lottery for the AT2 state is won, stock is held in the AT2 counter, so stock lottery processing for the AT2 state is not performed from the next game.
In the stock lottery table for the AT2 state, the lower three digits of the RT counter are associated with the winning probability of the stock lottery for the AT2 state.
The stock lottery table in the AT2 state shown in FIG. 13 has an acquisition range (number) of 256 random numbers to be acquired, and indicates the number of winning values (wins) among them.
The AT2 state stock lottery table shows that while staying in the advantageous section, the AT2 counter has no stock, and the 10th and 1st digits of the lower 3 digits of the RT counter (lower 2 digits of the RT counter) are It is used when it is "01-05, 34-38, 67-71", and the probability of winning differs depending on the 100's place of the lower three digits of the RT counter.
Specifically, when the 100th place of the lower three digits of the RT counter is "0, 5", the probability is 256 out of 256 (1/1), so the stock lottery is always won.
If the 100th place of the lower 3 digits of the RT counter is "2, 6", there is a probability that 7 out of 256 (approximately 1/36.5) will win the stock lottery, and the 100th place will be "4". , 8”, 20 out of 256 (approximately 1/12.8) will be elected, and if the 100th place is “1, 3, 7, 9”, You will be elected with a probability of 1 (approximately 1/256).

For example, if the 100th place of the lower three digits of the RT counter is "0,5", ~571", you will definitely win the stock lottery.
Therefore, if the value of the RT counter is "466501", "36501", or "501", the lower three digits of the RT counter are all "501", so you will always win the stock lottery in the AT2 state. Become.
In addition, the 100th place of the lower three digits of the RT counter is "2, 6", and the lower three digits of the RT counter are "201 to 205, 234 to 238, 267 to 271, 601 to 605, 634 to 638, 667 ~671", you will win the stock lottery with a probability of 7 out of 256 (approximately 1/36.5).
In addition, the 100th place of the lower three digits of the RT counter corresponds to "4, 8", and the lower three digits of the RT counter correspond to "401 to 405, 434 to 438, 467 to 471, 801 to 805, 834 to 838, 867 ~871", the stock lottery has a probability of winning 7 out of 256 (about 1/12.8).
In addition, the 100th place of the lower three digits of the RT counter corresponds to "1, 3, 7, 9", and the lower three digits of the RT counter correspond to "101 to 105, 134 to 138, 167 to 171, 301 to 305, 334 ~ 338, 367 ~ 371, 701 ~ 705, 734 ~ 738, 767 ~ 771, 901 ~ 905, 934 ~ 938, 967 ~ 971", 1 out of 256 (about 1/256) in the stock lottery You will be elected with probability.

Thus, the AT2 state stock lottery is defined in association with the lower three digits of the RT counter.
That is, when the main control unit 10 is staying in the advantageous section and there is no stock in the AT2 counter, the counting result of the number of remaining games counted in the RT0 state is different from "0" (first number of games played). "The lower 3 digits of the RT counter are 101, etc." (the 2nd game number), "RT counter is 501, etc." It functions as granting means for granting a specific right, which is a privilege to be controlled, with a high probability.

Note that the classification of lottery values in the stock lottery table in the AT2 state shown in FIG. 13 is merely an example, and other divisions may be applied. (0, 1, . . . , 9) may be divided into different probabilities of winning.
In the AT2 state stock lottery, the winning probability of the AT2 state stock lottery is associated with the lower three digits of the RT counter. It is good, and it may be associated with anything other than the RT counter.
Also, although the AT2 state stock lottery is performed only when there is no stock in the AT2 counter, the stock lottery may be performed regardless of whether or not the stock is held.
For example, if a stock lottery in the AT2 state is performed regardless of whether stocks are held, a predetermined number of games (for example, 30 games) after winning the lottery may not be drawn. It is possible to prevent excessive profit from being given to the player even if the player goes to the lottery and wins the lottery.

Next, the additional stock lottery process performed during the AT2 state will be described.
In the present embodiment, an additional stock lottery table is further provided during the AT2 state to be used for an additional stock lottery.
FIG. 14 shows two types of extra stock lottery tables used for the extra stock lottery, where (a) shows a low add-on probability state and (b) shows a high add-on probability state.
In the AT2 state, when a rare combination is won, a lottery for adding the stock number in the AT2 state is performed, and when winning the stock number in the AT2 state, the winning stock number is added (added) to the AT2 counter.
The additional lottery during the AT2 state is performed by the main control unit 10 by lottery of random numbers for the additional lottery.
In FIG. 14, when the acquisition range (number) of random numbers to be acquired is 256, the number of random numbers assigned to each additional stock number (0, 1, 2) is different. A winning value (winning) is defined in association with each winning combination and the number of additional stocks.
For example, the fact that the number of additional stocks is 0 indicates that the additional stock lottery was lost.

Specifically, in the add-on stock lottery table in the AT2 state, the lower three digits of the RT counter are associated with the winning probability of the add-on stock lottery in the AT2 state according to the amount of add-on stock, and winning the add-on stock lottery. Then, any stock number between 0 and 2 is added to the AT2 counter.
Furthermore, when the tens place of the lower three digits of the RT counter is "0 to 2, 4 to 6, 8, 9", the state of adding the stock number is controlled at a low probability, and the lower three digits of the RT counter When the tens place is "3, 7", the stock number is controlled with a high probability.
Therefore, when the lower three digits of the RT counter are "502", the tens place is 0, so the state of adding the number of stocks is controlled to be "low probability".
On the other hand, when the lower three digits of the RT counter are "532", the tens place is 3, so the state of adding the number of stocks is controlled to be "high probability".

For example, if you win a weak cherry role in a low addition probability state, the addition of 0 stocks will be won with a probability of 245 out of 256 (about 1/1.0), and the number of stocks will be 1. 10 out of 256 stocks (approximately 1/25.1) will be won, and 2 stocks will be won with a probability of 1 out of 256 (approximately 1/256). become.
On the other hand, if you win the weak cherry role in the high probability state, you will win 200 (about 1/1.2) out of 256 stocks, and 1 stock will be won. 50 out of 256 stocks (approximately 1/5.1) will be won, and 2 stocks will be won with a probability of 6 out of 256 (approximately 1/42.6). will do.
In this way, the main control unit 10 performs control so that winning a rare role in the high probability state is more likely to win the lottery for adding the number of stocks than in the low probability state.
Although the tens digits of the lower three digits of the RT counter are associated with each other to control the probability of the added state, the present invention is not limited to this, and other digits other than the tens digits may be associated with each other.
In addition, the probability of adding more stocks is higher than when the addition state is high probability. (e.g., winning with a probability of about 1/2.0 for the addition of two stocks) may be associated with the RT counter to perform an AT2 state extra stock lottery.

By the way, the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment is configured to be able to control a plurality of game states including a normal state, a bonus state, an RT state and an AT state by the main control section 10 functioning as control means. It's becoming
That is, the main control unit 10 independently performs the control for transitions between the bonus state, the RT0 state, and the RT1 state, and the control for the transitions between the normal state, the AT1 state 1, and the AT2 state, as described above.
Therefore, the gaming state transitions between the RT0 state, RT1 state and bonus state during stays in the normal state, AT1 state and AT2 state.
Therefore, since the game of this embodiment is basically performed in the RT0 state, each state of the normal state, the AT1 state, and the AT2 state is performed while staying in the RT0 state.
Furthermore, these game states are divided into the following sections.

[Normal section/advantageous section]
As shown in FIG. 15, the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment is divided into a normal section and an advantageous section which is more advantageous to the player than the normal section.
The normal section is a state in which the main control unit 10 controls the game state to the normal state, and is a section in which the pressing order (specific stop operation) cannot be notified.
However, even in the normal state, the normal state in which the number of high-probability games (the number of games determined in the high-probability game lottery table) is 1 or more, or the normal state in which the AT1 state or AT2 state is won, is in the normal section. It will not be included and will be included in the advantageous section.
On the other hand, the advantageous section is basically a state other than the normal state, and as shown in condition (g) of FIG. It is a section in which winning is possible with an extremely high probability, and it is a section in which notification of the pressing order (specific stop operation) is possible.
The advantageous section is a section that can be stayed continuously until it shifts from the normal section to the normal section again. The number of games played, the number of medals won by the player (number of wins), and the number of high-probability games are respectively counted.
Then, the numerical values (the number of games played, the number of medals, and the number of high-probability games) managed during these advantageous intervals are reset to "0" when the transition is made to the normal interval.
It should be noted that the game state in the normal section may be configured to add another game state (for example, a bonus state transitioned during the normal section).

In addition, the main control unit 10 functions as the second control means, and the main control unit 10 selects one of the sections including the normal section in which the pushing order cannot be notified and the advantageous section in which the pushing order can be notified. can be controlled.
The advantageous section ends when at least one of the following conditions (h1) to (h3) is satisfied after transitioning to the advantageous section.

<Conditions for ending the advantageous section>
(h1) Reaching the limiter of the advantageous section (game value is the end value) (h2) Ending the AT1 state or AT2 state (second notification state) without winning the AT1 state or AT2 state ( h3) The number of high-probability games has become 0 (the game value is the end value) in a state in which AT1 state and AT2 state have not been won.

Here, the conditions for ending the advantageous section shown in (h1) to (h3) will be described.
In (h1), when "the limiter of the advantageous section is reached", the main control unit 10 ends the advantageous section and shifts to the normal section.
The limiter of the advantageous section is "the number of games played reaches the end value of 1500 games while staying in the advantageous section" or "the number of medals acquired reaches the ending value of 2400 while staying in the advantageous section". ” is satisfied.
It should be noted that the end value (limiter) of the number of games played during this advantageous interval is preferably 1500 games or less, and can be changed to any desired number of games such as 500 games or 1000 games, for example.
Furthermore, the end value (limiter) of medals acquired during the advantageous interval is preferably 2400 or less, and can be changed to any desired number such as 1000 or 1500, for example.

In (h2), when "the AT1 state or the AT2 state ends without winning the AT1 state or the AT2 state", the main control unit 10 ends the advantageous section and shifts to the normal section.
In this end condition, the state in which the stock remains in the AT counter, that is, the state in which the so-called AT1 state and AT2 state are won is excluded because the advantage section may continue.
That is, the advantageous section is a state in which neither the AT1 state nor the AT2 state is won (a state in which the AT counter has no stock), and when either the AT1 state or the AT2 state ends, the normal section is entered.
As described above, the AT1 state ends when the number of games set in advance as a fixed value (for example, 30 games) is completed.
The AT2 state ends when all stocks, including the added stock, are consumed after winning the extra stock lottery.

In (h3), when ``the number of high-probability games has reached 0 (end value) in a state in which AT1 state and AT2 state have not been won'', the main control unit 10 terminates the advantageous section and replaces the normal section with transition to
As with condition (h2), this end condition also excludes states where the AT counter has stock remaining, so-called AT1 state and AT2 state, because the advantageous section may continue. .
That is, the advantageous interval ends when the number of high-probability games played in the advantageous interval is completely consumed in a state in which the AT1 state and AT2 state are not won (a state in which the AT counter has no stock).
The number of high-probability games is determined by a lottery process for the number of high-probability games performed during a stay in the normal section.

Here, the lottery for the number of high-probability games performed during the advantageous section will be described.
FIG. 16 shows a high-probability number-of-games lottery table used for the lottery for the number of high-probability games.
The number of high-probability games is associated with a winning combination determined by an internal lottery process performed during stay in the normal section, and is determined based on the number-of-high-probability-games lottery table.
Specifically, the lottery for the number of high-probability games is performed by judging random numbers for the lottery obtained when one of the rare combination, replay combination, or bell combination (push order bells 1 to 6, common bell) is won. will be
In this high-probability game lottery table, the acquisition range (number) of random numbers to be acquired is 256, and the winning value (winning) is different for each winning combination. The winning probability for each number is defined in association with it.

For example, when a rare role is won, the winning value (winning) of 32 games is set to 256, so 32 games will always be won, and the replay role or bell role (push order bell 1 to 6) , common bell) 10 games and 50 games given at the time of winning are never won.
On the other hand, if you win a replay role or a bell role (push order bells 1 to 6, common bell), 10 games will be won with a probability of 56 out of 256 (probability of about 1/4.5), and 256 32 games will be won with a probability of 180 out of 180 (probability of about 1/1.4), and 50 games will be won with a probability of 20 out of 256 (probability of about 1/12.8). Become.
Therefore, when a rare role is won, 32 games are uniformly won as the number of high-probability games. In addition, since it is possible to win 10 games or 50 games, it is possible to increase the player's expectation of how many games can be won.

The number of high-probability games (game value) determined in this way is subtracted from the next game determined by the main control section 10 functioning as second counting means and counted.
Further, the given number of high-probability games is reset to "0" even during the transition to either the AT1 state or the AT2 state.
In addition, the number of high-probability games to be given is not added, and the number of games counted while staying in the advantageous section is not wasted, so it is possible to prevent reaching the limiter of the advantageous section. can be done.
As a result, the player can stay in the advantageous section for a long time without wasting the number of games up to the limiter of the advantageous section, which is advantageous for the player.
In addition, in this embodiment, if the result of the internal lottery performed during the stay in the normal section is other than a loss, it is always shifted to the advantageous section and the number of high-probability games is given. However, it is not limited to this. Alternatively, some or all of the winning combinations won in the internal lottery may not be shifted to the advantageous section.
For example, when a rare combination is won, a lottery is conducted to determine whether or not to move to an advantageous section, and when the lottery is not won, the configuration is such that the game does not move to the advantageous section.
Further, the high-probability game is configured so that the number of high-probability games is not added, but it may be configured to add the number of high-probability games. The number of games may be rewritten, that is, a so-called overwriting configuration may be used.
In addition, the number of high-probability games includes 10 games and 50 games when a replay role or a bell role (push order bells 1 to 6, common bell) is won, but as in the case of winning a rare role, The number of games may be uniformly 32 games, or the number of high-probability games other than 10 games, 32 games, and 50 games may be included.
In addition, the rare role is configured to uniformly award 32 games in the lottery for the number of high-probability games. It may be configured.
In addition, the number of high-probability games given at this time becomes "0" when shifting to the AT1 state or AT2 state, but is not limited to this, and the number of remaining high-probability games before the shift is also stored during the game. By holding it, after the AT1 state or AT2 state ends, the high-probability game may be started from the stored number of remaining high-probability games.

As described above, the termination conditions of the advantageous section include (h1) to (h3), and if any of these termination conditions are satisfied, the user cannot stay in the advantageous section and shifts to the normal section. It will be.
By functioning as the second counting means, the main control unit 10 counts the number of games played during the advantageous interval, the number of medals won by the player during the advantageous interval, and the number of high-probability games. can be counted.
Furthermore, during stay in the advantageous section, the main control unit 10 determines that ``the game value counted by the second counting means has reached the end value'' or ``the state in which the AT1 state and the AT2 state have not been won (the AT counter is stocked state), the game state is controlled from the advantageous section to the normal section when any of the termination conditions of "the end of the AT1 state or the AT2 state" is satisfied.

Here, the advantageous section lamp 13 that lights up while staying in the advantageous section will be described.
The advantageous section lamp 13 (second notification means) is turned off when the main control unit 10 controls from the advantageous section to the normal section, so that information indicating that the user is staying in the advantageous section (second information) is notified. will also terminate.
Further, the timing of transition between the normal section and the advantageous section is after the third reel stop operation after the player releases the finger from the stop button 5 operated to stop the third reel.
Also, the timing for turning on the advantageous section lamp 13 is the start of the navigation effect in the AT1 state or the AT2 state.
Therefore, until the push order is notified, even if the user is staying in the advantageous section, the advantageous section lamp 13 is controlled so that it does not light up. I have stayed
Further, since the advantageous section lamp 13 continues to be lit until the advantageous section ends, it is determined that the advantageous section is not the advantageous section but the normal section at the timing when the advantageous section lamp 13 is turned off.
The timing for transitioning between the normal section and the advantageous section is when the player presses the third and last stop button 5, but the timing is not limited to this, and the transition may be controlled at other timings. can be
Also, the advantageous section lamp 13 may be turned on before notification of the pushing order, for example, the advantageous section lamp 13 may be controlled to be always turned on while staying in the advantageous section.
Furthermore, the advantageous section lamp 13 may be controlled to be turned on at the timing of transition to either the AT1 state or the AT2 state.

[Production screen in each game state]
Next, with reference to FIGS. 17 to 19, effect screens displayed on the display 8 in the normal state, the AT1 state, and the AT2 state will be described.
The effect screens displayed in each game state can be roughly classified into a "start screen", a "game screen", and a "result screen".
The "result screen" displayed in the AT1 state and AT2 state excluding the normal state is an effect screen displayed at the timing when each game state ends.
That is, the "result screen" is displayed after the player releases the stop button 5 operated to stop the third reel in the final game in either the AT1 state or the AT2 state. This is a production screen.
18 and 19 show an example in which the advantageous section lamp 13 is turned on at the timing of transition to the AT1 state or the AT2 state, respectively. The advantageous section lamp 13 may be controlled to be extinguished until the order is notified.

FIG. 17 is a diagram showing a display example of an effect screen in a normal state.
The "start screen" in the normal state is an effect screen displayed after the end of the AT1 state and the AT2 state, and is the same screen as the "playing screen".
Then, the main control unit 10 performs control so that the advantageous section lamp 13 is turned off during the normal state, which is the normal section.
In addition, the "result screen" does not exist because it does not show the game results (total number of wins, etc.) in the normal state, but the number of medals used before shifting to the AT1 state or AT2 state, or the number of medals consumed during the normal state A "result screen" that displays the number of games played and the like may be displayed.

Next, with reference to FIG. 18, the effect screen in the AT1 state will be described.
As shown in FIG. 18, the "start screen" of the AT1 state is a screen displayed at the start of the AT1 state, and displays "Bonus" to notify that the AT1 state has started.
The "playing screen" is an effect screen displayed when the player plays a game in the AT1 state, and the number of remaining games in the AT1 state and the total number of medals won during the AT state are displayed at the top of the screen. Is displayed.
The total number of medals obtained during the AT state displayed here includes not only the total number of medals obtained during the AT1 state but also the total number of medals obtained during the AT2 state. .
Also, in the "playing screen", an all-navigation effect is performed in which all the pressing orders are notified at the bottom of the screen.
In the "result screen", the total number of medals obtained during the AT state is displayed in a large area in the center of the screen.
Also, since the "start screen" and the "playing screen" are in the AT1 state, the main control unit 10 controls the advantageous section lamp 13 to light up.
On the other hand, the "result screen" is displayed after the operation to stop the third reel in the final game in the AT1 state. Control to turn off.
In addition, although the "result screen" displays the total number of medals obtained during the AT state, it is not limited to this. You may make it display the total acquisition number of sheets.

Finally, the effect screen in the AT2 state will be described with reference to FIGS. 19 and 20. FIG.
The AT2 state "start screen" is a screen displayed at the start of the AT2 state, as shown in FIG.
The "playing screen" is a presentation screen that is displayed when a game is played in the AT2 state. Similar to the AT1 state, the number of remaining games in the AT2 state and the total number of wins in the AT state are displayed at the top of the screen. be done.
Also, in the "playing screen", a partial navigation effect is performed in which only the stop button 5 that the player first operates is notified at the bottom of the screen.
The "result screen" displays the total number of medals obtained during the AT state in a large area in the center of the screen.
When the "start screen" and "playing screen" are displayed, the main control unit 10 controls the advantageous section lamp 13 to light up because it is in the advantageous section.
Further, when there is no stock in the AT2 counter, the main control unit 10 controls to turn off the advantageous section lamp 13 when the "result screen" indicating that the AT2 state has ended is displayed (Fig. 20 (1) to (5)).
On the other hand, if the stock remains in the AT2 counter, the main control unit 10 controls the advantageous section lamp 13 to continue lighting without turning off even when the "result screen" is displayed. (in the case of (6) in FIG. 20).

Furthermore, in the AT2 state, when a predetermined time (for example, 3 seconds) has passed after the "result screen" is displayed, a prompt display (PUSH display) prompting the operation of the effect button 2d is displayed in the center of the screen. .
When the player operates the production button 2d while the prompting display "PUSH" is being displayed, (1) to (1) of FIG. Any effect screen of (6) is displayed.
In the "result screen", instead of or in addition to the total number of medals obtained during the AT state, the total number of medals obtained in the completed AT2 state may be displayed.

Next, a description will be given of an effect screen suggesting the winning probability of the stock lottery in the AT2 state.
The effect screens shown in (1) to (6) of FIG. 21 are effect screens displayed after the "result screen" and after the effect button 2d is operated (hereinafter referred to as "post-operation result screen"), which will be described later. It is determined based on the lottery shown in FIG.
This "post-operation result screen" is a screen that indicates the winning probability of the next AT2 state stock lottery after the end of the advantageous section (excluding (1) non-suggestion screen and (6) continuation notification screen).
Specifically, as shown in FIG. 21, the "post-operation result screen" is an effect screen including characters such as "Total 120 sheets" and "identification information" such as stars.
The “post-operation result screen” shown in (1) to (6) in FIG. 21 displayed after the operation of the effect button 2d will be described below.

(1) "No suggestion screen" is the same screen as before the operation of the presentation button 2d, and is a presentation screen in which information suggesting the winning probability of the next AT2 state stock lottery is not displayed.
That is, when the "screen without suggestion" is displayed, it indicates that the screen without suggestion was selected in the lottery in the "post-operation result screen".

(2) The "Normal A Mode Suggestion Screen" is likely to be displayed when the 100th place of the lower three digits of the RT counter is "1, 3, 7, 9", and will be the fourth in the next AT2 state stock lottery. This is a production screen that suggests winning with a high probability.

(3) The "Normal B Mode Suggestion Screen" is likely to be displayed when the lower three digits of the 100s of the RT counter are "2, 6", and has the third highest probability of winning in the next AT2 state stock lottery. It is a production screen that suggests to do.

(4) The "Chance Mode Suggestion Screen" is likely to be displayed when the lower three digits of the 100th place of the RT counter are "4, 8", and the next AT2 state stock lottery will have the second highest probability of winning. This is a production screen that suggests that.

(5) The "Heaven Mode Suggestion Screen" is likely to be displayed when the lower three digits of the RT counter's 100's place is "0, 5", indicating that the next AT2 state stock lottery will be won with the highest probability. It is a suggestive effect screen, and when this "heaven mode suggestive screen" is displayed, it is controlled to win the AT2 state stock lottery with a probability of 100%.

(6) "Continuation notification screen" is a presentation screen displayed when stock remains in the AT2 counter, indicating that the AT2 state will continue, and suggesting the winning probability of the next AT2 state stock lottery. No information is displayed.

Therefore, when there is no stock in the AT2 counter, the AT2 state ends. Therefore, with the advantageous section lamp 13 turned off, the display 8 displays a "non-suggestion screen" other than the "continuation notification screen", a "normal A mode Any one of the "suggestion screen", "normal B mode suggestion screen", "chance mode suggestion screen", or "heaven mode suggestion screen" is displayed.
On the other hand, when the AT2 counter remains in stock, the AT2 state continues, so the advantageous section lamp 13 continues to light and the display 8 displays the "continuation notification screen".
In this way, after the advantageous section lamp 13 is extinguished, the main control unit 10 controls the "after operation" displayed on the display 8 (third notification means) when the player operates the effect button 2d (operation means). Information (third information) regarding the winning probability of the stock lottery in the AT2 state can be notified by the "result screen".
After the main control unit 10 controls to the normal section, the display 8 (third notification means) notifies information (third information) regarding the winning probability of the next stock lottery in the AT2 state through the "result screen after operation". can do.
The "post-operation result screen" is determined in association with the value of the lower three digits of the RT counter that indicates the number of remaining games in the RT0 state.
As shown in FIG. 21, the "post-operation result screen" can change the displayed identification information (for example, increasing the number of stars) as the probability of winning the stock lottery in the AT2 state increases. desirable.

Next, with reference to FIG. 22, lottery processing on the "post-operation result screen" will be described.
FIG. 22 is a diagram showing a post-operation result screen lottery table used for lottery processing in the "post-operation result screen".
The post-operation result screen lottery table has a range (number) of 256 random numbers to be acquired, and the number of winning values differs for each mode of the "post-operation result screen". They are stored in association with each other.
The main control unit 10 determines the "post-operation result screen" to be displayed on the display device 8 using the stored post-operation result screen lottery table.
For example, if the lower three digits of the RT counter are "006 to 033, 039 to 066, 072 to 103, 506 to 533, 539 to 566, 572 to 603", 84 out of 256 (about 1/3 .0) with a probability of winning the “no suggestion screen”, and with a probability of 22 out of 256 (about 1/11.6), “normal A mode suggestion screen”, “normal B mode suggestion screen” and “chance 106 out of 256 (approximately 1/2.4) win the "Heaven Mode Suggestion Screen".
Therefore, if the lower three digits of the RT counter after the end of the AT2 state are within "006-033, 039-066, 072-103, 506-533, 539-566, 572-603", "Heaven This indicates that the "mode suggesting screen" is likely to be displayed.

A plurality of examples of RT counter values are specifically shown in FIGS. 23 to 25, and correspondence between the lower three digits of the RT counter at the end of the AT2 state and the "post-operation result screen" will be described below. .
First, referring to FIG. 23, a case where the RT counter value is "478533" at the end of the AT2 state will be described as an example.
Since the last three digits of "478533" are "533", the "post-operation result screen" is determined in association with this "533".
In addition, the lower three digits of the RT counter in the first game after the end of AT2 state will be "532" by subtracting "1" from "533", and the bottom of the RT counter in the 32nd game after the end of AT2 state will be "532". The three digits are "501" by subtracting "32" from "533".
Therefore, if the lower three digits of the RT counter value after the end of the AT2 state are "533", the range of 32 games after the end of the AT2 state is the range of "501 to 532".
Also, "501 to 505" in the range of "501 to 532" is the advantageous interval, and the probability is 256 out of 256 (1/1).
Therefore, the "heaven mode suggestion screen" that suggests winning with the highest probability in the stock lottery in the AT2 state is displayed with the highest probability (106 out of 256 (approximately 1/2.4)).

Next, referring to FIG. 24, a case where the RT counter value is "478299" at the end of the AT2 state will be described as an example.
Since the last three digits of "478299" are "299", the "post-operation result screen" is determined in association with this "299".
In this case, the range of 32 games after the end of the AT2 state is "267-298", and as shown in FIG. 1/36.5) to win the AT2 state stock lottery.
Therefore, 128 of 256 (approximately 1/2) "normal B mode suggestion screens" suggesting winning with the third highest probability in the AT2 state stock lottery are displayed with the highest probability.

Finally, referring to FIG. 25, a case where the RT counter value is "478803" at the end of the AT2 state will be described as an example.
Since the last three digits of "478803" are "803", the "post-operation result screen" is determined in association with this "803".
In this case, the range of 32 games from the end of the AT2 state is "771-802".
Then, referring to the AT2 state stock lottery table in FIG. be elected to
Also, "771" in the range of "771 to 802" is also in the advantageous section, with a probability of 1 out of 256 (approximately 1/256) winning the AT2 state stock lottery.
Therefore, when the lower three digits of the RT counter are "803", two winning probabilities are included in the AT2 state stock lottery. , and the "result screen after operation" corresponding to the winning probability of the AT2 state in the latter half is controlled to be displayed.
Therefore, since the "result screen after operation" corresponding to the winning probability of "771" will be displayed, the "normal A mode suggestion screen" that suggests that you will win with the fourth highest probability in the AT2 state stock lottery will be displayed. is displayed with the highest probability of 128 out of 256 (approximately 1/2).
In this way, the "post-operation result screen" is displayed corresponding to the winning probability in the stock lottery in the AT2 state.
This is because the lower three digits of the RT counter of the post-operation result screen lottery table used for lottery processing in the "post-operation result screen" shown in FIG. It is realized because it is associated with the lower three digits of the RT counter in the table.
In addition, if multiple winning probabilities are included in the 32 games after the end of the AT2 state, control is performed so that the "result screen after operation" corresponding to the winning probability of the AT2 state in the first half is displayed at a high probability. Further, control may be performed so that another "post-operation result screen" is displayed with a high probability.

Thus, the main control unit 10 functions as the third control means, and when the display device 8 (the third notification means) displays the "heaven mode suggestion screen" (special third information), In order to always win the stock lottery in the AT2 state, the notification state is controlled to the AT2 state (second notification state).
In addition, the information (third information) regarding the probability of winning the stock lottery in the AT2 state includes "normal A mode suggesting screen (specified third information), etc." and "normal A mode suggesting screen (specified third information), etc.""Heaven Mode Suggestion Screen (Special Third Information)" indicating that the probability of being controlled to the AT2 state (second notification state) is higher than
In addition, the display 8 (third notification means) indicates that the counting result by the main control section 10 (first counting means) is "RT counter counted" within a predetermined number of games (for example, 32 games) after the end of the advantageous interval. "The lower 3 digits of the RT counter is 501 (the 3rd number of games played), etc." )” is displayed with a high probability.
Then, when the "heaven mode suggestion screen" (special third information) is displayed on the display 8 (third notification means), the stock lottery in the AT2 state is won with a probability of 100%.
Therefore, the main control unit 10 functions as third control means for controlling the game state to the AT2 state (second notification state) when the "heaven mode suggestion screen" (special third information) is displayed.
In this way, by including the "heaven mode suggestive screen" (special third information), which is shifted to the AT2 state with a high probability when displayed, in the "post-operation result screen", the player can It is possible to make the player interested in the "post-operation result screen" and to continue to expect the game even after the advantageous section ends.

[Second embodiment]
Next, a second embodiment will be described.
In the following description, the description of the configuration similar to that of the slot machine 1 in the first embodiment already described will be omitted.

The slot machine 1 in the second embodiment differs from the first embodiment in the following points.
In the first embodiment, after the "result screen" and after the player operates the effect button 2d, the effect screen suggesting the winning probability of the stock lottery in the AT2 state is displayed. I was able to deliver information.
In the second embodiment, a performance screen indicating the winning probability of the stock lottery in the AT2 state is displayed every predetermined number of games (for example, 20 games) during the AT2 state, thereby informing information about the next advantageous section. is realized.

Specifically, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 26 to 28, during the AT2 state after the characters "RUSH" are displayed, a predetermined number of games (for example, 20 games) are performed, which will be described later. A lottery shown in FIG. 29 is carried out, and according to the lottery result, one of the production screens (1) to (5) in FIG. 27 suggesting the winning probability of the stock lottery in the AT2 state, which is the information about the next game. is displayed.
That is, the main control unit 10 notifies information (third information) indicating the winning probability of the next stock lottery in the AT2 state every predetermined number of games (a predetermined number of games are played) during the AT state. It can function as determination means for determining whether or not to perform.
Then, when the main control unit 10 determines that the information (third information) suggesting the winning probability of the next stock lottery in the AT2 state is to be reported, the indicator 8 (third display means) reports the suggested information. do.

Description will be made below of the effect screen indicating the winning probability of the stock lottery in the AT2 state displayed on the display 8 during the AT2 state.
The effect screens shown in (1) to (5) of FIG. 27 are displayed for each predetermined number of games (for example, 20 games) after the characters "RUSH" indicating that the AT2 state has started are displayed. This is an effect screen (hereinafter referred to as a "playing suggesting screen").
This "playing suggestion screen" is a screen that suggests the winning probability of the next stock lottery in the AT2 state when the AT2 state ends (when the advantageous section ends) at the time of display.
Specifically, as shown in FIG. 27, the "play suggestive screen" is a presentation screen including "identification information" such as a star (except for (1) "non-suggestive screen") in the center of the screen.
Unlike the above-described "post-operation result screen", the "game suggesting screen" displayed here changes the size of this "identification information" according to the winning probability of the next AT2 state stock lottery. different in that
27 (1) to (5), which are displayed every predetermined number of games (for example, 20 games) in the AT2 state, will be described below.

(1) The “No Suggestion Screen” is the same screen as the “Playing Screen” when part of the navigation effect is not performed. is.
That is, when the "screen without suggestion" is displayed, it indicates that the screen without suggestion was selected in the lottery in the "screen suggesting during game".

(2) The "Normal A Mode Suggestion Screen" is likely to be displayed when the lower three digits of the 100s of the RT counter are "1, 3, 7, 9". It is a production screen that suggests that you will win with a high probability.
In the "normal A mode suggestion screen", an effect is performed in which a "star" appears in the center of the screen, and the character "A" indicating the normal A mode is displayed in the center of the "star".

(3) The "Normal B Mode Suggestion Screen" is likely to be displayed when the lower three digits of the RT counter are "2, 6", and will have the third highest probability in the next AT2 state stock lottery. It is a production screen suggesting winning.
In the "normal B mode suggestion screen", an effect is performed in which a star appears in the center of the screen, and the character "B" indicating the normal B mode is displayed in the center of the "star".
At this time, the size of the letters "star" and "B" displayed in the center of the effect screen is larger than the letters "star" and "A" displayed in the "normal A mode suggestion screen". It has become.

(4) The "Chance Mode Suggestion Screen" is likely to be displayed when the 100th digit of the RT counter is "4, 8", and has the second highest probability of winning in the next AT2 state stock lottery. It is a production screen that suggests to do.
In the “Chance Mode Suggestion Screen”, a “star” appears in the center of the screen. is displayed.
And the size of the letters "star" and "C" displayed in the center of the screen of the "chance mode suggestion screen" is larger than the letters "star" and "B" displayed in the "normal B mode suggestion screen" is also a big one.

(5) The "Heaven Mode Suggestion Screen" is likely to be displayed when the lower three digits of the 100th place of the RT counter are "0, 5", and the next AT2 state stock lottery will have the highest probability of winning. When this "heaven mode suggesting screen" is displayed, it is controlled to win the AT2 state stock lottery with a probability of 100%.
Also, in the "Heaven Mode Suggestion Screen", as in other modes, a "star" appears in the center of the screen. Is displayed.
The character sizes of "star" and "heaven" are the largest among the identification information of the other modes.

In this way, the display device 8 (third notification means) notifies information (third information) regarding the winning probability of the next stock lottery in the AT2 state in the AT state (second notification state).
Specifically, the higher the probability of winning the stock lottery in the next AT2 state, the greater the change in the identification information, so that when the large identification information is displayed, the player's expectation for the next game is further enhanced. can give.
Therefore, the display device 8 (third notification means), regardless of the value (game value) such as the number of games, the number of medals won, the number of high-probability games, etc., which fluctuates according to the progress of the game during the advantageous interval, the next AT2 Information (third information) on the winning probability of the state stock lottery is notified.
The display period of the identification information displayed in the center of the screen may be limited to the game for which the lottery process for the "in-game suggesting screen" is performed, or a predetermined number of games from the game for which the "in-game suggesting screen" lottery process is performed. (For example, 3 games).
Furthermore, the identification information may continue to be displayed until the end of the advantageous section, but in such a case, it is preferable to display identification information different from the displayed identification information (for example, the month).

Further, as shown in FIG. 28, even when the "playing suggesting screen" is displayed every predetermined number of games (for example, 20 games), the game state is the AT2 state. done.
When the AT2 state ends, the display device 8 displays a "result screen" in the same manner as in the AT1 state, and displays the total number of medals obtained during the AT state in a large size at the center of the screen.
Further, when the "result screen" is displayed, the AT2 state has already ended, so the main control unit 10 controls the advantageous section lamp 13 to be turned off.
In this way, the main control unit 10 displays the "playing suggestion screen" on the display device 8 (third notification means) every predetermined number of games, so that the winning probability of the next stock lottery in the AT2 state is displayed. Information (third information) can be notified.
As a result, when the AT2 state ends (when the advantageous section ends) in a predetermined number of games, information (third information ) can be reported.
That is, the closer the AT2 state is to the end of the "playing suggestion screen", the more accurate the information (third information) regarding the probability of winning the stock lottery in the AT2 state after the end of the advantageous section. The game can be played with an interest in the display of the middle suggestive screen.
In the "result screen", instead of or in addition to the total number of medals obtained during the AT state, the total number of medals obtained in the completed AT2 state may be displayed.

Next, with reference to FIG. 29, lottery processing in the "playing suggestion screen" will be described.
FIG. 29 is a diagram showing a game suggesting screen lottery table used for the lottery process in the "game suggesting screen".
Similarly to the "post-operation result screen", the "in-game suggestion screen" is also determined in association with the value of the lower three digits of the RT counter indicating the number of remaining games in the RT0 state.
Specifically, the lottery table for suggesting during play has a random number acquisition range (number) of 256, and the number of winning values differs for each mode of the "suggesting during play screen". is stored in association with the last three digits of .
Further, the division of lottery values and the winning probability of the in-game suggestion screen lottery table are the same as those of the post-operation result screen lottery table used for the lottery of the "post-operation result screen".
The main control unit 10 determines the "playing suggesting screen" to be displayed on the display device 8 using the stored playing suggesting screen lottery table for each predetermined number of games (for example, 20 games).
Note that the classification of the lottery values in the in-game suggestion screen lottery table shown in FIG. 29 is merely an example, and a lottery table for other classifications may be used to perform the lottery for the "in-game suggestion screen".
Furthermore, the lottery for the "playing suggesting screen" may be arranged at an unspecified timing instead of being drawn every predetermined number of games (for example, 20 games).
Further, it may be configured to determine whether or not to perform an effect suggesting the winning probability of the stock lottery in the AT2 state according to the number of games executed during the advantageous interval or the number of game media acquired during the advantageous interval.
For example, the number of games played during stay in the advantageous section is defined as 1 to 500 games as "first section", 501 to 1000 games as "second section", and 1001 to 1500 games as "third section", In the latter half of the section (first section < second section < third section), an effect may be provided that indicates the winning probability of the stock lottery in the AT2 state. 2nd section>3rd section), an effect suggesting the winning probability of the stock lottery in the AT2 state may be performed.
As described above, in the second embodiment, regardless of when the AT2 state ends, and while staying in the advantageous section, information regarding the winning probability of the stock lottery in the AT2 state can be notified, so that the advantageous section ends. Even so, it is possible to keep the player motivated to play.

30 to 32 show multiple examples of RT counter values, and explain the correspondence between the lower three digits of the RT counter at the end of a predetermined number of games (for example, 20 games) and the "in-game suggestion screen". It is what I did.
Unlike the lottery for the "post-operation result screen" described above, the "in-game suggestion screen" is associated with the lower three digits of the RT counter at the end of each predetermined number of games during the AT2 state.
Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 30 to 32, the main control unit 10 uses a game-suggestion screen lottery table based on the RT counter value at the end of each predetermined number of games. ” is determined.
For example, FIG. 30 shows that the RT counter value at the end of a predetermined number of games in the AT2 state is "478533", and the lower three digits of this RT counter value are "533". "Suggestion screen" is determined in association with "533".
Also, the lower three digits of the RT counter in the first game after the predetermined number of games have been completed will be "532" by subtracting "1" from "533", and the 32nd game after the predetermined number of games has been completed. The lower three digits of the RT counter are "501" by subtracting "32" from "533".
Therefore, when the lower three digits of the RT counter are "533" at the end of the predetermined number of games, the range of 32 games after the predetermined number of games is "501 to 532".
Also, since "501 to 505" in the range of "501 to 532" has a probability of 256 out of 256 (1/1) in the advantageous section, it is possible to win the AT2 state stock lottery. Combined, "Heaven Mode Suggestion Screen" is displayed with the highest probability.

Next, referring to FIG. 31, a case where the RT counter value is "478299" at the end of a predetermined number of games will be described as an example.
Since the last three digits of "478299" are "299", the "playing suggestion screen" is determined in association with this "299".
In this case, the range of 32 games from the end of the predetermined number of games is "267 to 298", and as shown in FIG. You win the AT2 state stock lottery with a probability of (approximately 1/36.5).
Therefore, the "normal B mode suggestion screen" is displayed with the highest probability.

Finally, referring to FIG. 32, a case where the RT counter value is "478803" at the end of a predetermined number of games will be described as an example.
Since the last three digits of "478803" are "803", the "playing suggestion screen" is determined in association with this "803".
In this case, the range of 32 games from the end of the predetermined number of games is "771 to 802".
Then, referring to the AT2 state stock lottery table in FIG. be elected to
Also, "771" in the range of "771 to 802" is also in the advantageous section, with a probability of 1 out of 256 (approximately 1/256) winning the AT2 state stock lottery.
Therefore, when the lower three digits of the RT counter are "803", two winning probabilities are included in the AT2 state stock lottery. Control is performed so that a "playing suggestion screen" corresponding to the winning probability of the AT2 state is displayed.
Therefore, the "playing suggestion screen" is displayed according to the winning probability of "771", and the "normal A mode suggestion screen" is displayed with the highest probability.
In this way, the "playing suggesting screen" is also displayed corresponding to the winning probability in the stock lottery in the AT2 state.
This is because the lower three digits of the RT counter of the lottery table for the suggestion-in-game screen used for the lottery process in the "suggestion-in-game screen" shown in FIG. It is realized because it is associated with the lower three digits of the RT counter in the table.
Therefore, the main control unit 10 can count the number of games (number of games played) in the RT0 state (first RT state) by functioning as the first counting means. function as determination means for determining whether or not to report information (third information) suggesting the winning probability of the stock lottery.
In addition, if multiple winning probabilities are included in the 32 games from the end of the predetermined number of games, the "in-game suggestion screen" corresponding to the winning probability of the AT2 state in the first half will be displayed at a high probability. It may be controlled, and furthermore, it may be controlled so that another "playing suggestion screen" is displayed with a high probability.

As described above, according to the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the winning probability of the AT lottery is defined in association with the number of games of finite RT. However, information about the next advantageous section can be notified.
As a result, since the player can predict the next advantageous section, it is possible to attract the player to the game even after the advantageous section ends and to continue playing the game even after the advantageous section ends. can.
That is, the player can experience the current advantageous interval and the next advantageous interval in succession, and can play the game without lowering expectations even when the advantageous interval lamp 13 is turned off.

On the other hand, in conventional gaming machines, as disclosed in Patent Document 1, unlike the present invention, the number of games with a finite RT is not associated with the probability of winning an AT lottery. Since all the rights (number of games, etc.) for controlling the state etc. are also reset, information about the next advantageous section cannot be notified before or after the advantageous section ends.
Therefore, the player cannot predict how the next game will be before or after the advantageous interval ends. It was difficult to get them to play games.
According to the gaming machine 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 of the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments, and various modifications can be made within the scope of the present invention.
For example, in the present embodiment, the present invention has been described by applying it to the slot machine 1, but it is not limited to this, and can be applied to other gaming machines such as pachinko machines.
The present invention can also be applied to a so-called enclosed game machine in which a game is played using simulated game media in a data format without using actual game media such as medals and game balls.
Also, the lower three digits of the RT counter at the end of the AT2 state correspond to any of "006 to 033, 039 to 066, 072 to 103, 506 to 533, 539 to 566, 572 to 603", and " If the stock in the AT2 state is "one", control may be performed to erase all stocks in the AT2 state.
By controlling in this way, the advantageous section can be reset once and the AT2 state can be controlled again, so the AT state can be controlled without being bound by the limiter of the advantageous section.
Also, two advantageous sections may be shown as one advantageous section.
Specifically, during the 32 games that are played after the end of the advantageous section, when the winning probability of the lower three digits of the RT counter being in the AT2 state is 256 out of 256 (1/1), the "result screen" is displayed. is maintained until the next AT2 state is won, or the performance screen of the AT2 state is maintained until the next AT2 state is won, thereby making it appear that the advantageous section has not ended.
In addition, in the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, since the bonus end signal is transmitted from the main control section 10 to the sub-control section 20 at the timing when the bonus A and the bonus B are completed, the sub-control section 20 The end timing of bonus A and bonus B can be recognized.
Furthermore, since a start signal is transmitted from the main control unit 10 to the sub control unit 20 each time a game is started, the sub control unit 20 can recognize the number of games.
Therefore, not only the main control unit 10 but also the sub-control unit 20 can manage the number of remaining games with limited RT, and the "result screen after operation" or the "suggestion screen during play" according to the number of remaining games being managed can be displayed. are displayed respectively.
However, not limited to this, by transmitting a signal indicating the number of remaining finite RT games from the main control unit 10 to the sub control unit 20, the sub control unit 20 recognizes the number of remaining finite RT games. may be controlled to display the "result screen after operation" or the "suggestion screen during play".

1 slot machine (gaming machine)
2d production button (operation means)
8 indicator (third notification means)
10 main control unit (first control means, second control means, third control means, first counting means, second counting means, imparting means, determination means)
12 navigation lamp (first notification means)
12a Left navigation lamp 12b Middle navigation lamp 12c Right navigation lamp 13 Advantageous zone lamp (second notification means)
20 sub control unit

Claims (2)

a control means capable of controlling to the normal section after the end of the current advantageous section, and capable of controlling to the next advantageous section after the end of the normal section;
a reporting means capable of reporting information about the next advantageous section in the current advantageous section;
A game machine characterized by comprising: The notification means is
2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein information about the next advantageous interval can be reported in the current advantageous interval and AT gaming state.

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