JP5706988B1 - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

[PROBLEMS] In addition to being able to enjoy many types of step stage suggestion effects without generating a precursor effect section many times, the types of step stage suggestion effects can be selected many times without burdening the player. Provide a gaming machine that can be switched. SOLUTION: Step-up lottery means 400 sets a normal game in a sign production section as a sign game, and steps up so that the expectation of transition to a special game is progressed by stepping up the step stage in the sign game. The lottery is performed, and the stage switching means 420 sets the stage switching suggested stage as the stage switching period in which the type of the step stage suggesting stage can be switched, and specifies among the plurality of types of step stage suggesting stage within the stage switching period. Enables the player to switch to different types of step stage suggestion. [Selection] Figure 3

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine, and not only can enjoy many kinds of step stage suggesting effects without generating a precursor effect section many times, but also can be stepped many times without burdening the player. The type of suggestion effect can be switched.

Conventionally, there are a plurality of continuous effects (effect sections and effects states) that continue over a plurality of games, and during the execution of a predetermined continuous effect, the continuous effects being executed are separated according to the result of the effect switching lottery. There is known a gaming machine that can be switched to a continuous production (see claim 1 of Patent Document 1).
In the above-mentioned conventional gaming machine, the bicycle stage continuous production (a1 to a4) and the marathon stage continuous production (b1 to b4) are provided, and in the middle of the bicycle stage continuous production (a3) Switching to continuous production (b3) was made (see paragraph numbers “0105” to “0108”, “0111” to “0118” of FIGS. 7 and 8 in Patent Document 1).

Further, in the conventional gaming machine, when the continuous production is switched, the production image (j) of “the main character and the enemy character (during a bicycle race) ride a bicycle and start a marathon” is displayed for one game ( (See paragraph number “0117” of Patent Document 1 and FIG. 8).
On the other hand, there are conventionally provided a plurality of production modes composed of a series of continuous productions developed over a plurality of games, and the plurality of production modes include a plurality of characters (A: Tono, B: Samurai, C: Princess) There is known a game machine that can be selected by a chance button operation (see paragraph numbers “0205” and “0210” and FIGS. 30 to 35 of Patent Document 2).

  In the above conventional game machine, in each production mode, the production (scene) is developed over a plurality of games, the degree of progress varies depending on the character, and the production of character A (dono) is progressing. The production of characters B and C (Samurai and Hime) also progressed in parallel (see paragraph number “0215” of Patent Document 2 and FIG. 35).

Japanese Patent No. 4671289 JP 2008-245893

However, the former former gaming machine described above can switch the continuous effect being executed to another continuous effect according to the result of the effect switching lottery, and the player can freely change to the continuous effect at his own will. There was a problem that it was not possible to switch.
Further, since the above-described conventional gaming machine is inserted for one game at the time of switching the continuous effect, there is a problem that the effect section of the continuous effect is extended by one game.
On the other hand, in the above-mentioned conventional latter game stand, when the performance of the character A (dono) has progressed, the performance of the characters B and C also progresses in parallel, but each of the effects in the multiple performance modes is unique. For example, when the production mode B is the scene 3, the characters A and C are allowed to be the scene 2.

In addition, the above-described conventional game console has no description regarding character switching, and lacks recognition of problems that may arise from switching characters with different degrees of progress, and lack of awareness of issues.
Accordingly, each invention described in each claim has been made in view of the problems of the conventional techniques described above, and the object thereof is as follows.
That is, in each invention described in each claim, first, it is possible to enjoy many kinds of step stage suggesting effects without generating a precursor effect section many times.

Secondly, in each invention described in each claim, the period from the end of a certain precursor game to the start of the next precursor game is set as the effect switching period. Until then, the player can switch the type of step stage suggestion effect. For this reason, in the scene which switches the kind of step stage suggestion production, the medal insertion performed in order to start a precursor game is not required.
Therefore, in each invention described in each claim, the type of step stage suggestion effect can be switched many times without imposing a burden on the player.

Each invention described in each claim has been made to achieve each of the above-mentioned objects, and features of each invention will be described below using embodiments of the invention shown in the drawings. .
In addition, the code | symbol in parenthesis shows the code | symbol used in embodiment of invention, and does not limit the technical scope of this invention.
Also, the drawing numbers indicate the drawing numbers used in the embodiments of the invention and do not limit the technical scope of the present invention.
(Claim 1)
The invention described in claim 1 is characterized by the following points.

“The progress of a normal game or a special game advantageous over the normal game is controlled,
In a gaming machine (for example, “10”, see FIGS. 1 and 2) in which a predetermined effect is executed in the normal game or the special game,
A predetermined effect section composed of a plurality of normal games is set as a sign effect section,
In the sign production section, provided with sign production control means (for example, "330", see FIG. 1 and FIG. 3) for executing the sign production suggesting the transition to the special game,
The precursor effect control means (330)
It has a plurality of step stages set in stages,
Execute a step-up lottery to determine whether to step up the current step stage;
Step-up lottery means determined by the step-up lottery (for example, “400”, see FIG. 3);
Step stage suggesting effect means (for example, “410”, etc.) for executing the step stage suggesting effect so as to have a plurality of types of step stage suggesting effects suggesting the step stage, and the mode suggesting the step stage is different for each type. FIG. 3) and
Effect switching means (for example, “420”, see FIG. 3) for switching the type of the step stage suggesting effect;
With
The step-up lottery means (400)
A normal game in the sign production section is a sign game,
In the precursor game, the step-up lottery is executed so that the expectation of the transition to the special game is progressed by the step-up stepping up,
The effect switching means (420)
Between the precursor game and the next precursor game of the precursor game as an effect switching period in which the type of the step stage suggestion effect can be switched,
Within the effect switching period, the player can switch to a specific type of the step stage suggestion effect among the plurality of types of step stage suggestion effects.
A gaming machine (10) characterized by that. "
(Correspondence between Invention of Claim 1 and Embodiment)
The correspondence relationship between the invention described in claim 1 and the embodiment is as follows.

(A) “Normal game” means, for example, as shown in FIG. 8 and FIG. 23, in addition to the normal state, it includes the first precursor effect game state and the second precursor effect game state, and the effect state is special by the effect control means. The game until the game state is set.
(B) A “special game” is a game that includes a special game state or a pseudo bonus game state, for example, as shown in FIGS. 8 and 23, and whose effect state is set to a special game state by the effect control means.
(C) The “predictive effect” is an effect executed in the first predictive effect game state or the second predictive effect game state, for example, as shown in FIGS. 8 and 22.

(D) “Having a plurality of step stages set in stages” means, for example, as shown in FIG. 12, a five-step process consisting of Step 1, Step 2, Step 3, Step 4, and Step 5. Is to set.
(E) “Perform step-up lottery” means, for example, as shown in FIGS. 11 and 30, a plurality of scenario information (scenarios A to E) indicating a transition to a specific step (step stage) is provided, A scenario lottery is performed in which specific scenario information is selected and determined from the plurality of scenario information.

(F) “Having multiple types of step stage suggesting effects” means, for example, as shown in FIG. 12, standby screen A (five) where character A appears and standby screen B (two) where character B appears. ) And a standby screen C (three) on which the character C appears.
(G) “The manner in which the step stage is suggested differs depending on the type of the step stage suggestion effect” means that, for example, in the step stage suggestion effect A (standby screen A), the step stage is suggested by the emission color of the character A; In the step stage suggestion effect B (standby screen B), the step stage is suggested by the drink of the character B, and in the step stage suggestion effect C (standby screen C), the step stage is suggested at the stage where the character C is walking. In addition, the suggested modes are different, such as “light emission color”, “drink”, and “stage”.

(H) “To execute a step stage suggesting effect” means, for example, displaying a standby screen set at that time on the liquid crystal display.
(I) “Switching the type of step stage suggestion effect” means, for example, switching from standby screen B to standby screen A, from character B corresponding to standby screen B to standby screen A, as shown in FIGS. Is switched to the character A corresponding to.
(Variation of the invention described in claim 1)
The invention described in claim 1 includes the following variations.

(A) “Prediction effect (prediction effect section)” may be one type or a plurality of types, and the content of the sign effect may be determined at or before the start of the sign effect section.
(B) “Multiple types of step stage suggestion effects” is not limited to setting a plurality of types of step stage suggestion effects for a specific precursor effect (precursor effect section), and a plurality of precursor effects (precursor effect sections). A plurality of types of step stage suggesting effects may be set in common.
(C) When performing step-up lottery (scenario lottery), in addition to using a common lottery table (first to third period lottery tables) for a plurality of types of step stage suggestion effects, a plurality of types of step stage suggestion effects Different lottery tables may be used.

(D) When setting a plurality of step stages, for example, as shown in FIGS. 12 to 15, one step 1 to 5 for the standby screens A1 to A5, the standby screens B1 and B5, and the standby screens C1 to C5. It is possible to provide a “multiple step stages” common to a plurality of types of step stage suggesting effects (standby screens).
(E) When setting a plurality of step stages, for example, step stages 1 to 5 for standby screen (character) A, step stages 1 to 5 for standby screen (character) B, and standby screen (character) C For example, a plurality of step stages suggesting effects may be provided for each of a plurality of types of step stage suggesting effects, and the step stages may be switched in accordance with the switching of the type of step stage suggesting effects. .

(F) As the “special game”, for example, as shown in FIG. 8, in addition to the special game (ART) or the pseudo bonus game (ART) determined by the production control means, the game control means performs the role lottery means. It may be a bonus game (regular bonus / big bonus) determined as a lottery result (bonus role winning).
(G) For “specific step stage suggestion effects among a plurality of types of step-up effects”, for example, when “10 types” are provided as step stage suggestion effects, the player can select from eight types if there are some precursor effects. Yes, if there are other precursor effects, the player can be selected from six types. For example, when “10 types” are provided as step stage suggestion effects, eight types can be selected by the player, and the remaining two types are games. In addition to allowing the player to select all of the multiple types of step stage suggestion effects provided in advance so that the player can select only by lottery on the machine side, it is also possible to select some types Good.

(H) The “prediction effect switching period” corresponds to a period between the sign game and the sign game within the sign game section, and the length of each sign effect change period varies depending on the timing of starting each sign game. Can do. In addition, since a predetermined standby state can occur between the precursor game and the precursor game at the timing of starting the precursor game, a standby state (standby effect) can occur even during the precursor effect switching period.
(I) The “predictive effect” is a predictive effect corresponding to the type of the step stage suggestion effect switched after the type is switched when the type (eg, character) of the step stage suggestion effect is switched by the effect switching means. It is good to execute.

(G) The “step stage suggestion effect” may be executed at any timing as long as it is within the precursor effect section, for example, executed only during the precursor game, for example, only between the precursor game and the precursor game. .
(Claim 2)
The invention described in claim 2 has the following features in addition to the characteristics of the invention described in claim 1 described above.
"Step out suggest directing means (410), within the presentation switching period, when by the presentation switching means (420) to switch the type of the step-step suggested effect is executed, after the switching of the kind, the It is characterized in that it is reflected and executed in the step stage suggestion effect executed within the effect switching period .
(Variation of the invention described in claim 2)
The invention according to claim 2 may execute the step stage suggestion effect even if the step stage suggestion effect is not executed before the switching when the type of the step stage suggestion effect is switched. .
(Claim 3)
The invention described in claim 3 has the following features in addition to the characteristics of the invention described in claim 1 or claim 2.

"Multiple types of step stage suggestion effects
When the step steps are the same, the mode suggesting the step steps is different.
It is characterized by
(Correspondence between Invention According to Claim 3 and Embodiment) The correspondence between the invention according to claim 3 and the embodiment is as follows.
(A) “When the step stage is the same, the mode suggesting the step stage is different” means that, for example, when the internal step is “3” in FIG. ”,“ Standby Screen B1 ”of Character B, and“ Standby Screen C1 ”of Character C.
(Claim 4)
The invention described in claim 4 is characterized by the following points in addition to the characteristics of the invention described in claim 1 or claim 2 described above.

"Multiple types of step stage suggestion effects
For each type of step suggestion production,
The maximum number of step stages recognized through the step stage suggestion effect is different.
It is characterized by
(Correspondence between Invention of Claim 4 and Embodiment)
The correspondence relationship between the invention described in claim 4 and the embodiment is as follows.
(A) “ The maximum number of step stages recognized through the step stage suggestion effect” is, for example, in FIG. 12, the number of step stages recognized through the standby screen (A1 to A5) of character A is “5” the number of steps steps are recognized through the standby screen (B1 · B5) of B "2", the number of steps out to be recognized through the character C standby screen (C1 · C4 · C5) is to be "3" It is the maximum number of step stages recognized through the step stage suggesting effect, not the step stages (1-5) suggested by the step stage suggesting effect.

(B) “The number of step stages is different for each type of step stage suggesting effect” means that, for example, in the case of the standby screen A in FIG. Since the screens A1 to A5 are set, the number of step stages in the standby screen A is “5”. Since the number of stages is reduced, the number of step stages in the standby screen B is “2”. In the case of the standby screen C, the standby screen C1 is set in common for steps 1 to 3, and the number of step stages in the common part is In order to decrease, the number of step stages on the standby screen C is recognized as “3” from the step stage suggestion effects (standby screen on which the character appears) for each type of step stage suggestion effects (standby screen / character). The number of steps stage that is different.
(Claim 5)
The invention described in claim 5 is characterized by the following points in addition to the characteristics of the invention described in claim 1 or claim 2 described above.

“Multiple types of step stage suggesting effects
A first step stage suggesting effect that suggests in any of a plurality of first aspects corresponding to the plurality of step stages;
A second step stage suggesting effect that suggests in any of a plurality of second aspects corresponding to the plurality of step stages;
Having at least two kinds of
In the first step stage suggestion effect, all the first aspects are different for each step stage,
In the second step stage suggestion effect, a part of the second aspect is common to the plurality of step stages,
The effect switching means (420)
It is possible to switch from the first step stage suggestion effect to the second step stage suggestion effect,
It is possible to switch from the second step stage suggestion effect to the first step step suggestion effect,
It is characterized by
(Correspondence between Invention of Claim 5 and Embodiment)
The correspondence relationship between the invention described in claim 5 and the embodiment is as follows.

(A) For “plural types of step stage suggesting effects”, for example, three types of standby screens, that is, “standby screens A1, A2, A3, A4, A5”, “standby screens B1, B5”, “standby screen C1, “C4 / C5” corresponds.
(B) The “first step stage suggesting effect” corresponds to, for example, “standby screen A1, A2, A3, A4, A5”.
(C) The “second step stage suggesting effect” corresponds to, for example, “standby screen C1, C4, C5” or “standby screen B1, B5”.

(D) “First mode” corresponds to “character A appears”, for example.
(E) Regarding “a plurality of first modes”, for example, “a character A that emits red light appears”, “a character A that emits blue light appears”, and the like are conceivable.
(F) As for “a plurality of first modes corresponding to a plurality of step stages”, for example, “character A that emits red light appears” corresponding to “step 1” or “blue” corresponding to “step 2” "A character A that emits light appears" can be considered.
(G) As for the “second mode”, for example, “Character C appears” or “Character B appears” can be considered.

(H) For “a plurality of second modes”, for example, “character C walking in the forest appears”, “character C walking in the valley appears”, or the same example is changed to “character B” Cases can be considered.
(I) For “a plurality of second modes corresponding to a plurality of step stages”, for example, “character C walking in the forest” corresponding to “step 1”, “valley” corresponding to “step 4” The character C walking is appearing "or the same example is changed to" Character B ".

(J) As for “all first modes differ at each step stage”, for example, a case where “the emission color of the character A is different” with respect to “steps 1 to 5” can be considered.
(K) “Some second modes are common in a plurality of step stages”, for example, in the case of “character C walking in the forest” with respect to “step 1, 2, 3” Or, the case where the same example is changed to “character B” can be considered.
(Operation of the Invention of Claim 5)
The operation of the fifth aspect of the invention is as follows.

(A) When switching from the first step stage suggestion effect to the second step stage suggestion effect, when the second step stage suggestion effect is carried over to the second step stage suggestion effect after switching, A second step stage suggesting effect corresponding to the inherited step stage is executed.
(B) When switching from the second step stage suggestion effect to the first step stage suggestion effect, when the step stage at that time is succeeded to the first step stage suggestion effect after switching, and the first step stage suggestion effect is executed, A first step stage suggesting effect corresponding to the inherited step stage is executed.
(Claim 6)
The invention described in claim 6 is characterized by the following points in addition to the characteristics described in any one of claims 3 to 5 described above.

"The step stage suggesting effect means (410)
Step stage suggestion effect information related to the step stage suggestion effect is provided in association with the step stage,
When the type of the step stage suggesting effect is executed by the effect switching means (420),
Executing the step stage suggestion effect based on the step stage suggestion effect information corresponding to the step stage of the type of the step stage suggestion effect before switching,
It is characterized by
(Correspondence between Invention of Claim 6 and Embodiment)
The correspondence relationship between the invention described in claim 6 and the embodiment is as follows.

(A) “Step stage suggestion effect information is provided corresponding to the step stage” is information for displaying the standby screen A1 for step 1 (information on the step stage suggestion effect) as shown in FIG. 12, for example. Information for displaying the standby screen A2 is provided for step 2, and similarly, information for displaying the standby screens A3 to A5 is provided individually for steps 3 to 5. That is, the “production information” is provided corresponding to each step stage.
(B) “Step stage suggestion effect information corresponding to the step stage suggestion effect type step stage before switching”, for example, in the case of FIG. When the standby screen B) is switched to another step stage suggestion effect type (the standby screen A of the character A), among the standby screen information A1 to A5 of the character A, “the standby screen B1 of the character B before switching” Step stage suggesting effect information for displaying “Standby screen A1 of character A” corresponding to “Step 1”, which is the step stage of “.”.
(Claim 7)
The invention described in claim 7 has the following features in addition to the characteristics described in any one of claims 3 to 6.

“ The maximum number of step stages recognized through the step stage suggestion
Different for each kind of step stage suggestion production,
The precursor effect control means (330)
In addition to performing a sign effect that can guess the step stage through its appearance frequency,
Provided with sign production execution means (for example, “450”, see FIG. 3) that varies the appearance frequency for each type of the step stage suggestion production,
It is characterized by
(Correspondence between Invention of Claim 7 and Embodiment)
The correspondence relation between the invention described in claim 7 and the embodiment is as follows.

      (A) The “predictive effect” is an effect determined by lottery among effect A, effect B, and effect C as shown in FIGS. 11 and 16, for example. Production state A when not up (scenario A), production state B when the step up to step 2 (scenario B), production state C when the step up to step 3 (scenario C), step 4 Since the lottery is associated with the production states D and E (scenarios D and E) when stepping up to 5, it means that the production reflects the result of the step-up lottery.

(B) “The appearance frequency is different for each type of step stage suggestion” is, for example, as shown in FIGS. 16 to 18, a lottery table (character A / B / C lottery for selecting an indication effect) Table) is provided for each character (type of step stage suggestion effect), and in each lottery table, it means that the ratio of selecting each sign effect (effect A, effect B, effect C) is different.
(Claim 8)
The invention described in claim 8 is characterized by the following points in addition to the characteristics described in any one of claims 1-7.

“In the step stage suggestion presentation means (410),
When in a standby state that can occur within the production switching period,
A standby effect execution means (for example, “450”, see FIG. 3) for executing a standby effect as the step stage suggesting effect,
It is characterized by
(Explanation of words and phrases in claim 8)
In the eighth aspect, the “standby state” is used in the following meaning.

(A) The “standby state” is a state that occurs during a game (normal game / precursor game), and a predetermined standby time (for example, 10%) from the end of the previous game (normal game / precursor game). This is a state that occurs when a second has elapsed (in other words, a state that occurs when a player does not perform a gaming operation for a predetermined waiting time).
When a predetermined game start operation (for example, a bet button operation / start lever operation) is performed before the standby time elapses, the standby state does not occur, and the predetermined game start operation is performed in the standby state. When this is performed, the standby state is canceled.

However, the standby state may occur again after the standby state is canceled, for example, when the start lever operation is not performed for a certain period of time after the bet operation is canceled in the standby state.
In addition, as described above, the standby state according to the present invention is a state that occurs between games (between pre-games), and the content of the pre-stage production (flow of production) breaks down, so that the game is in progress (during the pre-sign) Does not include a standby state that occurs when no gaming operation is performed for a certain period of time.
(B) The “standby effect” is an effect performed in the standby state, and displays, for example, a screen dedicated to the standby state (standby screen) on which a video in which a specific character appears is displayed, for example, BGM dedicated to the standby state This means that (music) is output, or the decoration lamp emits light in accordance with, for example, display of a standby screen or BGM.
(Claim 9)
The invention described in claim 9 is characterized by the following points in addition to the characteristics described in any one of claims 1-8.

"The sign production control means (330)
Control one of several types of omens that feature multiple different characters
For the multiple types of step stage suggestion effects,
A different character character is set for each type of step stage suggestion effect,
The effect switching means (420)
The player can select the plurality of characters,
Switching to the step stage suggestion effect of the type corresponding to the selected character character;
It is characterized by

Since this invention is comprised as mentioned above, there exists an effect as described below.
(Claim 1)
According to invention of Claim 1, there exist the following effects.
In the first aspect of the present invention, there are provided a plurality of types of step stage suggesting effects for suggesting the step stages determined by the step-up lottery. Therefore, when “step up” is determined in the step-up lottery, a step-stage suggesting effect corresponding to the step-up step stage can be executed.

The step-up lottery is executed in the precursor game, and when the precursor game is finished, the step-up lottery is not executed until the next precursor game is started, so the step stage does not change between the precursor game and the precursor game. . On the other hand, between the precursor game and the precursor game is an effect switching period, and the type of the step stage suggesting effect can be switched by the player, and may be switched multiple times.
For this reason, the mode of each step stage suggestion effect (for example, step 2) for a certain step stage (for example, step 2) is switched by repeatedly switching the type of step stage suggestion effect for the same step stage (for example, step 2). It is possible to confirm the effect of step 2 of character A, the effect of step 2 of character B, and the effect of step 2 of character C within a single effect switching period.

Therefore, in the first aspect of the present invention, it is possible to enjoy many types of step stage suggesting effects without generating the precursor effect section many times.
Moreover, in the invention according to claim 1, a period from the end of a certain precursor game to the start of the next precursor game is set as the effect switching period, and if it is within this period (until the next precursor game starts), the game The person can switch the type of step stage suggestion effect. For this reason, in the scene which switches the kind of step stage suggestion production, the medal insertion performed in order to start a precursor game is not required.
Therefore, in the first aspect of the present invention, the type of the step stage suggestion effect can be switched over and over without burdening the player.
(Claim 2)
According to invention of Claim 2, in addition to the effect of Claim 1 mentioned above, there exist the following effects.

According to the second aspect of the present invention, when the type of the step stage is switched by the player, the step stage suggesting effect is executed after the switching even if it is not decided to execute the step stage suggesting effect.
If the step stage suggestion effect at this time is determined to “step up” in the precursor game before the switching, the step stage suggestion effect reflects this.
Therefore, in the invention described in claim 2, it is possible to more reliably enjoy many types of step stage suggestion effects.
(Claim 3)
According to invention of Claim 3, in addition to the effect of Claim 1 or Claim 2 mentioned above, there exist the following effects.

In the invention according to claim 3, for example, in FIG. 12, when the internal step is “3”, the internal step recognized by the player through the “standby screen A3” of the character A is “3”. Through this step stage suggestion effect, the player can grasp the current step stage.
On the other hand, when the “standby screen B1” of the character B and the “standby screen C1” of the character C are displayed when the internal step is “3”, the current step stage is grasped through the step stage suggesting effect. Is difficult, and the player assumes that it is a step stage within a certain range (for example, steps 1 to 4 or steps 1 to 3).

By the way, since the step-up lottery does not necessarily step up, the step stage suggestion effect is performed in a state where the step stage is not stepped up so much that the player recognizes the current step stage. May be discouraged, and it is not always advantageous for the player to grasp the current step stage.
Therefore, in the invention according to claim 3, when the step stage is the same, the step stage is suggested, and the step stage is directly grasped through the step stage suggestion effect by changing the aspect suggesting the step stage. It is possible to guess. And, since the player switches the type of the step stage suggestion effect, how to grasp the step stage, that is, how to enjoy the precursor game can be provided according to the player's preference. it can.
(Claim 4)
According to invention of Claim 4, in addition to the effect of Claim 1 or Claim 2 mentioned above, there exist the following effects.

In the invention according to claim 4, for example, with respect to “6 stages” step stages, the number of step stages in a certain type of step stage suggesting effect is set to “6”, and the number of step stages in another type of step stage suggesting effect is set. When “3” is set, when the former step stage suggestion effect is executed, the player can grasp the current step stage through the step step suggestion effect.
On the other hand, when the latter step stage suggestion effect is executed, it is difficult to grasp the current step stage through the step step suggestion effect, and the game is not limited to a step range within a certain range (for example, steps 1 to 3). Will guess.

Therefore, in the invention described in claim 4, by differentiating the number of each step stage in a plurality of types of step stage suggestion effects, the step stage suggestion is performed as in the case of the effect described in claim 3 above. Through the production, it is possible to directly grasp the step stage or to guess the step stage. And, since the player switches the type of the step stage suggestion effect, how to grasp the step stage, that is, how to enjoy the precursor game can be provided according to the player's preference. it can.
(Claim 5)
According to the invention described in claim 5, in addition to the effect described in claim 1 or 2, the following effect is obtained.

In the fifth aspect of the invention, in the “first step stage suggestion effect”, for example, as shown in FIG. 12, the step stage (internal step) recognized by the player through the “standby screen A3” of the character A is As shown in “3”, the player can grasp the current step stage through this step stage suggestion effect.
On the other hand, in the “second step stage suggestion effect”, for example, as shown in FIG. 12, when the “standby screen B1” of the character B and the “standby screen C1” of the character C are displayed, the step stage suggestion effect is displayed. It is difficult to grasp the current step stage through the player, and the player assumes that the step stage is within a certain range (for example, steps 1 to 4 or 1 to 3).

Therefore, in the invention described in claim 5, as in the case of the effects described in claims 3 and 4, the “first step stage suggesting effect” and the “second step stage suggesting effect” are individually set. By setting to, the step stage can be directly grasped or the step stage can be estimated through the step stage suggestion effect. And, since the player switches the type of the step stage suggestion effect, how to grasp the step stage, that is, how to enjoy the precursor game can be provided according to the player's preference. it can.
(Claim 6)
According to invention of Claim 6, in addition to the effect of any one of Claims 3-5 mentioned above, there exist the following effects.

According to the sixth aspect of the present invention, the step stage suggesting effect after the switching can be appropriately switched and executed based on the “effect information” before the switching.
(Claim 7)
According to invention of Claim 7, in addition to the effect of any one of Claims 3-6 mentioned above, there exist the following effects.
According to the seventh aspect of the present invention, the player can be given an opportunity to grasp the current step stage through the appearance frequency of the sign stage effect in addition to the step stage suggestion effect.

For example, even if the current step stage is grasped through a step stage suggestion effect, even if it is switched to a difficult step step suggestion effect, the player has an opportunity to grasp the current step stage through the appearance frequency of the predictive effect. Can be granted. That is, since the combination of the maximum number of step stages recognized through the step stage suggestion effect and the appearance frequency of the indication effect differs for each type of step stage suggestion effect, the game depends on these combinations. The person will grasp or guess the current step stage.
(Claim 8)
According to invention of Claim 8, in addition to the effect of any one of Claims 1-7 mentioned above, there exist the following effects.

In the invention according to claim 8, the standby effect is executed as the step stage suggestion effect in the “standby state” that can occur within the effect switching period, and the player determines the type of the step stage suggestion effect in the “standby state”. Can be switched.
(Claim 9)
According to invention of Claim 9, in addition to the effect of any one of Claims 1-8 mentioned above, there exist the following effects.
In the invention of claim 9, since the character appearing in the sign effect is information that is frequently seen and familiar to the player, the character is selected by allowing the player to select the character. The type of step stage suggesting effect is easy to understand and difficult to forget, and it is possible to reduce the period of the effect switching period with the step stage type selected incorrectly.

  According to the ninth aspect of the present invention, a screen on which one character appears can be displayed on the image display means during a predetermined sign effect section.

1 is a schematic front view of a gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. 1 is a schematic block diagram of an entire gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 3 is a schematic block diagram for explaining the details of the precursor effect control means of FIG. 2 according to the embodiment of the present invention. It is an embodiment of the present invention and is a schematic block diagram centering on game control means. It is embodiment of this invention, Comprising: It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating a symbol. It is embodiment of this invention, Comprising: It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the arrangement | sequence of a symbol. It is embodiment of this invention, Comprising: It is explanatory drawing of the game state managed on the game progress control means side. It is embodiment of this invention, Comprising: It is explanatory drawing of the production state managed by the production control means side. It is embodiment of this invention, Comprising: It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the selection state of a character. It is embodiment of this invention, Comprising: It is explanatory drawing following FIG. It is embodiment of this invention, Comprising: It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the correspondence of scenario information and an effect state. FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram for explaining a correspondence relationship between internal step information and character information and the type of standby screen according to the embodiment of the present invention. It is embodiment of this invention, Comprising: It is explanatory drawing of the scenario lottery table of a 1st period. It is embodiment of this invention, Comprising: It is explanatory drawing of the scenario lottery table of a 2nd period. It is embodiment of this invention, Comprising: It is explanatory drawing of the scenario lottery table of a 3rd period. It is embodiment of this invention, Comprising: It is explanatory drawing of the effect lottery table for character A. FIG. It is embodiment of this invention, Comprising: It is explanatory drawing of the effect lottery table for character B. FIG. It is embodiment of this invention, Comprising: It is explanatory drawing of the effect lottery table for character C. FIG. It is an embodiment of the present invention, and is a flowchart for explaining normal state processing. It is an embodiment of the present invention, and is a flowchart for explaining internal winning state processing. FIG. 20 is a flowchart for explaining an AT lottery process of FIG. 19 according to the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 22 is a flowchart for explaining the zone setting processing of FIG. 21 according to the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 21 is a flowchart for explaining the normal game number processing of FIG. 20 according to the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 26 is a flowchart for explaining the freeze processing of FIGS. 19, 20, and 25 according to the embodiment of the present invention. It is an embodiment of the present invention and is a flowchart for explaining special game state processing. It is embodiment of this invention, Comprising: It is a flowchart for demonstrating a precursor effect selection process. FIG. 27 is a flow chart for explaining the processing at the time of entering the sign effect in FIG. 26 according to the embodiment of the present invention. It is an embodiment of the present invention, and is a flowchart for explaining standby screen setting processing. FIG. 29 is an embodiment of the present invention and a flowchart following FIG. 28. FIG. 27 is a flowchart for explaining the scenario lottery process of FIG. 26 according to the embodiment of the present invention. 27 is a flowchart for explaining the effect lottery process of FIG. 26 according to the embodiment of the present invention. It is an embodiment of the present invention, and is a flow chart for explaining character selection processing. It is an embodiment of the present invention, and is a flowchart for explaining a game on the game progress control means (main board) side. It is embodiment of this invention, Comprising: It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating a character switching period, and is explanatory drawing at the time of winning a bell combination in the last game. It is embodiment of this invention, Comprising: It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating a character switching period, and is explanatory drawing when the replay combination is formed by the last game.

(Game machine)
In FIG. 1, reference numeral 10 denotes a gaming machine, and a slot machine is illustrated as the gaming machine 10.
Although the slot machine is exemplified as the gaming machine 10, the present invention is not limited to this, and the gaming machine 10 can be applied to a gaming machine that uses a game ball (so-called pachinko ball) as a game medium to perform a game similar to the slot machine. It is.
As shown in FIG. 1, the gaming machine 10 includes a rectangular box-shaped casing 20 that opens on the front side, and a front door 21 that can open and close and lock the front opening of the casing 20.

As shown in FIG. 1, the gaming machine 10 is roughly divided into the following units.
The following (1) to (4) will be described later.
(1) Reel part 30
(2) Operation unit 40
(3) Display unit 50
(4) Lower 60
In addition, each part of the gaming machine 10 is not limited to the above (1) to (4).
(Reel part 30)
As shown in FIG. 1, the reel unit 30 is arranged in the middle of the height of the front door 21, and will be described later. There are the following parts.

The following (1) to (5) will be described later.
(1) Symbol display window 31
(2) Reel unit 32
(3) Reels 33 to 35
(4) Reel tape 36
(5) Effective line L
In addition, each part of the reel part 30 is not limited to said (1)-(5).
(Design display window 31)
In the symbol display window 31, as shown in FIG. 1, reels 33 to 35 arranged inside the housing 20 are visible.
(Reel unit 32)
The reel unit 32 is arranged on the back side of the symbol display window 31 shown in FIG. 1, that is, inside the housing 20, and includes a left reel 33, a middle reel 34, and a right reel 35, and each reel 33 to 35 has a symbol display window. It is arranged on the back side of the symbol display window 31, that is, inside the housing 20 so that it can be seen from the front side through 31.
(Reel 33-35)
As shown in FIG. 1, three reels 33 to 35 are arranged side by side, and can be individually rotated and stopped by a drive source (not shown) such as a stepping motor provided in the reel unit 32. Yes.

The number of reels is not limited to three.
(Reel tape 36)
Although not shown, the reel tape 36 is affixed to the outer peripheral surfaces of the reels 33 to 35. On the surface of the reel tape 36, as shown in FIG. 5, a pattern composed of characters, pictures and the like is displayed by printing or the like.
As shown in FIG. 6, a plurality of, for example, 20 symbols are formed along the longitudinal direction (vertical direction) of the reel tape 36.

The types of symbols are as illustrated in FIG. 5 and the symbol arrays are as illustrated in FIG. 6, but are not limited thereto.
The “symbol number” displayed in FIG. 6 is not a physical number attached to the outer peripheral surface of the reel tape 36, but is a virtual number, and is a program for controlling the stop display of each symbol. This is for specifying a specific symbol.
As shown in FIG. 1, the symbols face the reels 33 to 35 so that the upper, middle, and lower tiers can be visually recognized from the symbol display window 31. As a result, a total of nine symbols can be visually recognized through the symbol display window 31 for the three reels 33 to 35.
(Effective line L)
The effective line L is a line that is a determination target of the game result determination unit 230 described later with reference to FIG. In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 1, the effective line L is one of the middle-stage lowering right, the middle symbol of the left reel 33 displayed in the symbol display window 31, the middle symbol of the middle reel 34. Are set on the line connecting the lower symbols of the right reel 35.

Specifically, when the combination of symbols stopped on the active line L matches a combination of symbols constituting a pre-set role, a prize is awarded to the combination and a predetermined profit corresponding to the combination is obtained. Is granted.
The effective line L is not physically drawn on the symbol display window 31. Of course, as the effective line L, a line may be physically drawn on the surface of the symbol display window 31, or the line or symbol may be lit after all the reels 33 to 35 are stopped. In addition, as the effective line L, one middle lower right line in the middle is illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the upper, lower, or diagonal one line, the upper, middle, and lower three lines, and the diagonal line In addition to a straight line, the effective line L may be bent into a mountain shape or a valley shape.
(Operation unit 40)
As shown in FIG. 1, the operation unit 40 is located below the reel unit 30 and performs various operations, and includes the following units.

The following (1) to (7) will be described later.
(1) Medal slot 41
(2) Chance switch 42
(3) Menu switch 43
(4) Bet switch 44
(5) Checkout switch 45
(6) Start switch 46
(7) Stop switch 47
In addition, each part of the operation part 40 is not limited to said (1)-(7).
(Medal slot 41)
The medal slot 41 is for inserting a medal (not shown) as a game medium into the gaming machine 10. The medal slot 41 is arranged on the right side of the operation unit 40 when FIG. 1 is viewed from the front. A medal selector (not shown) is arranged on the back side of the medal slot 41 with the front door 21 interposed therebetween, that is, inside the housing 20. The medal selector is for selecting the authenticity of medals inserted from the medal insertion slot 41. The medal selector is provided with a medal sensor 70 shown in FIG. The medal sensor 70 is for detecting one game medal determined as a regular medal by the medal selector one by one.

In addition, although the medal was illustrated as a game medium, it is not limited to this, You may use a game ball (what is called a pachinko ball) as demonstrated previously.
(Chance switch 42)
As shown in FIG. 1, the chance switch 42 is composed of, for example, a round button, and is used during production. By using the chance switch 42, information on production, for example, a special game is transferred. You can know whether or not to do.
The chance switch 42 is disposed in the center of the operation unit 40 as shown in FIG.
(Menu switch 43)
As shown in FIG. 1, the menu switch 43 is composed of, for example, a triangular button or an arrow button, and is used for selecting various types of information. The menu switch 43 can be used not only for selecting a character, but also during a game or when closing a game store. During the game, the player can confirm by selecting the model information, for example, the game method, the character description, and the game history information using the menu switch 43 during the standby state between the games. When the store is closed, the menu switch 43 can be used when the store clerk of the game store clears game history information, for example, past bonus information.

As shown in FIG. 1, the menu switch 43 is composed of two buttons 43a and 43b. The left button 43a in the figure is for left movement, and the right button 43b is It is for left movement.
The left and right buttons 43a and 43b are used on the character selection screen. For example, in the case of a character selection screen in which character A, character B, and character C are displayed in order from the left side, when the leftmost character “A” is highlighted, the right movement button 43b is operated. The highlighted display moves in the direction of the arrow, and the central character “B” displayed on the right side is highlighted. In this moving state, by operating the round chance switch 42 described above, the change of the selection target is determined, and the chance switch 42 functions as a selection determination button.

The two buttons 43a and 43b are arranged on the left side of the chance switch 42 as shown in FIG.
(Bet switch 44)
The bet switch 44 is used to replace credits with medals. Here, the credit is to electronically store medals for use after the next game in advance. The machine is configured so that up to 50 game medals inserted from the medal slot 41 or game medals paid out based on the game result can be stored electronically in the machine.

As shown in FIG. 1, the bet switch 44 includes a max bet button 44a and a single bet button 44b.
The max bet button 44a is formed in a button shape, and is used for inserting a maximum number, for example, three medals. In addition, although "3 sheets" was illustrated as a maximum number, it is not limited to this, It can also be set as the maximum number set beforehand corresponding to the gaming state. The max bet button 44a is arranged on the left side of the chance switch 42 when the front view of FIG.
The single bet button 44b is formed in a button shape and is used for inserting a minimum number of medals, for example, one medal. In addition, although "1 sheet" was illustrated as a minimum sheet number, it is not limited to this. The single bet button 44b is arranged on the left side of the max bet button 44a when FIG. 1 is viewed from the front.
(Checkout switch 45)
The settlement switch 45 is configured as a button and is used for paying out credits. The settlement switch 45 is arranged on the left side of the bet switch 44 when the front view of FIG.
(Start switch 46)
The start switch 46 is configured in a lever shape, and is used to start the change display of the symbols on the reels 33 to 35. When the start switch 46 is operated, the three reels 33 to 35 start rotating. As shown in FIG. 1, the start switch 46 is disposed below the checkout switch 45.
(Stop switch 47)
The stop switch 47 is provided corresponding to each of a plurality of, for example, three reels 33 to 35, and after starting the variable display of the symbols of the reels 33 to 35, the symbols of the reels 33 to 35 are operated by the player's operation. The variable display can be stopped individually, for example, three as many as the number of the reels 33 to 35, and includes a left stop button 47a, a middle stop button 47b, and a right stop button 47c. The three stop switches 47 are arranged in the lower part of the center of the operation unit 40 as shown in FIG.

The left stop button 47a stops the left reel 33, and is disposed substantially below the left reel 33 as shown in FIG.
The middle stop button 47b is for stopping the middle reel 34, and is disposed substantially below the middle reel 34 as shown in FIG.
The right stop button 47c is for stopping the right reel 35, and is disposed substantially below the right reel 35 as shown in FIG.
(Display 50)
As shown in FIG. 1, the display unit 50 is located above the reel unit 30 and performs various displays, and includes an image display device 51 (image display means) and a lamp 52.

The display unit 50 includes the image display device 51 and the lamp 52, but is not limited thereto.
The image display device 51 uses, for example, liquid crystal, and is disposed at the approximate center of the display unit 50 when FIG. 1 is viewed from the front. The image display device 51 functions as image display means, and the image display means can display various images used for effects. In addition, although the image display device 51 is illustrated as an example of the image display means, the image display device 51 is not limited to the one using liquid crystal as in the image display device 51.
The lamp 52 includes a plurality of LEDs, lamps, and the like, and is arranged so as to border the periphery of the image display device 51 when the front view of FIG.
(Bottom 60)
As shown in FIG. 1, the lower portion 60 is positioned below the front door 21 and includes a medal payout opening 61, a medal tray 62, and a speaker 63.

The lower portion 60 is configured with the medal payout opening 61, the medal tray 62, and the speaker 63, but is not limited thereto.
The medal payout opening 61 passes through the front and rear surfaces of the front door 21, and the medal paid out from the hopper unit 80 (see FIG. 2) disposed on the back side of the front door 21, that is, inside the housing 20, passes therethrough. Is. The medal payout opening 61 is arranged at the center in the left-right width direction of the front door 21 when the front view of FIG.
The medal tray 62 is for storing medals paid out from a hopper unit 80, which will be described later. The medal tray 62 is located below the medal payout opening 61 when viewed from the front in FIG. Yes.

The speakers 63 are for generating various sound effects, and are positioned on the upper side of the medal tray 62 when viewed in front from FIG.
The hopper unit 80 (see FIG. 2) is for paying out medals, and is disposed behind the medal tray 62, that is, inside the housing 20 with the front door 21 shown in FIG.
(Game control means 100)
The game control means 100 shown in FIG. 2 includes a game progress control means 200 (main board) and an effect control means 300 (sub board).

The game control means 100 is composed of the game progress control means 200 and the effect control means 300, but is not limited to this.
(Game progress control means 200)
The game progress control means 200 controls the progress of the game and is physically configured on a so-called main board.
As shown in FIG. 2, the game progress control means 200 includes a medal sensor 70 and a bet switch 44, a settlement switch 45, a start switch 46, three stop switches 47, a reel unit 32, and a game medium input means 75. Each hopper unit 80 is connected.

The game medium input means 75 is capable of inputting game media such as medals and has exemplified the medal sensor 70 and the bet switch 44, but is not limited thereto.
Although not shown, the game progress control means 200 functions as the following means as shown in FIG. 2 when the CPU reads a program stored in the ROM.
The following (1) to (6) will be described later.
(1) Role lottery means 210
(2) Reel control means 220
(3) Game result judging means 230
(4) Hopper control means 240
(5) Specific game control means 250
(6) Game information transmission means 260
In addition, each means of the game progress control means 200 is not limited to said (1)-(6).
(Production control means 300)
The effect control means 300 controls the effect based on a command from the game progress control means 200, and is physically configured as a so-called sub-board.

As shown in FIG. 2, the effect control means 300 includes a chance switch 42, a menu switch 43 (left and right buttons 43a, 43b), an image display device 51 (image display means) constituting the effect device 90, a lamp 52, and Speakers 63 are connected to each other.
The effect device 90 is for performing various effects, and includes an image display device 51 (image display means), a lamp 52, and a speaker 63.
In addition, although the rendering device 90 is configured by the image display device 51, the lamp 52, and the speaker 63, the present invention is not limited thereto, and the rendering is performed using one or two of images, light, and sound. Or you may perform single or compound production by so-called gimix.

Although not shown, the effect control means 300 functions as the following means as shown in FIG. 2 when the CPU reads a program stored in the ROM.
The following (1) to (4) will be described later.
(1) Game information receiving means 310
(2) Production lottery means 320
(3) precursor effect control means 330
(4) AT control means 340
In addition, each means of the production | presentation control means 300 is not limited to said (1)-(4).
(Role lottery means 210)
The role lottery means 210 performs a role lottery for winning or losing any of a plurality of roles.

In the present embodiment, when the start switch 46 shown in FIG. 1 is operated, a lottery for “winning” or “losing” is made for any of a plurality of roles.
As types of roles,
(1) “Re-playing role”
For example, “replay symbol” is a case where “replay symbol, replay symbol, replay symbol” is stopped and displayed on the active line L. When the “re-gamer” is established, the next game can be executed without inserting medals.

(2) “Bell”
The “bell role” is, for example, a case where “bell symbol, bell symbol, bell symbol” is stopped and displayed on the active line L. When winning the “Bell”, 9 medals are paid out.
(3) "Watermelon role"
As the “watermelon combination”, for example, “first watermelon symbol, first watermelon symbol, first watermelon symbol” is stopped on the active line L. When winning the “watermelon role”, six medals are paid out.

(4) “Cherry”
As the “cherry role”, for example, “first cherry symbol, (ANY), (ANY)” is stopped and displayed on the active line L. “(ANY)” means that the type of symbol does not matter. When winning the “Cherry” role, two medals are paid out.
(5) Other combination One of the other combinations is a “bonus combination”. When the “bonus combination” is won and a bonus symbol, for example, “blue 7 symbol-blue 7 symbol-BAR symbol” is stopped and displayed on the active line L, as described later with reference to FIG. Transition from “game” to “bonus game”.

In addition, the kind of combination is not limited to the above (1) to (5).
The role lottery means 210 includes “random number generation means”, “random number extraction means”, “lottery table”, and “lottery determination means” (not shown). The random number generation means generates a random number for lottery within a predetermined range (in this embodiment, for example, 0 to 15383 in decimal number).
The “random number generating means” (not shown) is configured by an “oscillation circuit” and a “counter circuit” that counts clock signals generated by the “oscillation circuit”, although not shown.

  The “random number extraction means” (not shown) extracts the random numbers generated by the “random number generation means” and extracts the random numbers generated by the “random number generation means” when the start switch 46 is operated. . Since the “random number generating means” is constituted by a “counter circuit” or the like, the numerical value generated by the “random number generating means” is not strictly a random number. However, since the timing at which the start switch 46 is operated is considered to be random, the numerical value extracted by the “random number extracting means” can be practically handled as a random number. A random number may be generated by a “random number generator”.

The “lottery table” (not shown) is a table in which whether each random number within the range generated by the “random number generator” corresponds to one of the preset lottery results is determined in advance. is there.
The “lottery determination unit” (not shown) collates the random number extracted by the “random number extraction unit” with the “lottery table”, and the extracted random number becomes one of a plurality of “lottery results”. It is judged whether it corresponds.
The “lottery result” may be as follows.

(1) Lottery result in the state of winning a specific role (1) (2) Lottery result in the state of simultaneously winning multiple winning roles Lottery result in the state of simultaneously winning multiple winning roles In this case, there is a case where stop control is performed so that different re-game players are established according to the stop operation order in the game. For example, if “forward press” / “middle press” is established, a “replaying game with a replay pattern in the middle” (so-called “middle replaying”) is established, and if “reverse pressing”, a “replaying game with blue 7” ”(So-called“ blue 7 uniform replay ”) may be performed.

The “stop operation order” (hereinafter also referred to as “push order”) refers to the order in which the player operates the three stop buttons 47a to 47c on the left, middle, and right in FIG. “Forward” includes “left / middle / right”, that is, left stop button 47a, middle stop button 47b, right stop button 47c, and “left / right / middle”. . The “middle press” includes two types, “middle / left / right” and “middle / right / left”. The “reverse pressing” includes two ways of “right / middle / left” and “right / left / middle”.
(Reel control means 220)
The reel control means 220 is for controlling stop of the reels 33 to 35 based on a stop control table (not shown) although not shown.

The game result determining means 230 determines whether or not the combination of symbols stopped and displayed on the active line L after all the reels 33 to 35 are stopped constitutes a small role or the like. As a result, when the small combination wins, the number of medals to be paid out corresponding to the small combination is transmitted to the hopper control means 240 described later.
(Hopper control means 240)
The hopper control means 240 is for driving the hopper unit 80 and paying out the number of medals transmitted from the game result determination means 230.
(Specific game control means 250)
The specific game control means 250 controls the progress of a specific game (hereinafter also referred to as “RT”). As shown in FIG. 7, the specific game has a higher probability of winning the re-game combination by the combination lottery means 210 than the normal game. In the following, the state in which the specific game is controlled by the specific game control means 250 is also referred to as “operation state” or “RT state”, and the state in which the specific game control means 250 is not controlling the specific game is “ Also referred to as “non-operating state” or “non-RT state”.
(Game information transmission means 260)
The game information transmission means 260 is for transmitting various commands such as the result of the role lottery by the role lottery means 210 to the effect control means 300.
(Game information receiving means 310)
The game information receiving means 310 is for receiving the command transmitted from the game information transmitting means 260 of the game progress control means 200 on the effect control means 300 side.
(Direction lottery means 320)
The effect lottery means 320 is for performing lottery of various effects based on the command received by the game information receiving means 310.
(Precursor effect control means 330)
The sign production control means 330 sets a predetermined production section composed of a plurality of normal games as a sign production section, and executes a sign production suggesting a transition to the special game in the sign production section. is there.

Here, as shown in FIG. 8 and FIG. 23, “normal game” includes the first omen effect game state and the second omen effect game state in addition to the normal state, and the effect state is a special game by the effect control means. It is a game until it is set to a state. As shown in FIGS. 8 and 23, the “special game” is a game that includes a special game state and a pseudo bonus game state, and the effect state is set to the special game state by the effect control means. As shown in FIG. 8 and FIG. 22, the “precursor effect” is an effect executed in the first predictive effect game state or the second predictive effect game state.
It should be noted that the “prediction effect (prediction effect section)” may be one type or a plurality of types, and the content of the predicate effect may be determined at or before the start of the sign effect segment.
Further, the precursor effect control means 330 controls any one of a plurality of types of precursor effects that are the subject of a plurality of different character characters. Different character ectors are set, and the effect switching means 420 to be described later enables the player to select a plurality of character characters and switches to the step stage suggestion effect of the type corresponding to the selected character characters. It may be configured.

As shown in FIG. 3, the sign production control means 330 is roughly divided into the following means.
The following (1) to (3) will be described later.
(1) Step-up lottery means 400
(2) Step stage suggesting production means 410
(3) Production switching means 420
Note that the means of the precursor effect control means 330 is not limited to the above (1) to (3).
(AT control means 340)
The AT control means 340 is for controlling an effect mode that notifies the “push order” of the three stop switches 47, that is, the AT state. When the AT lottery is won, the “non-AT state” shifts to the “AT state”. “Push order” means the order of pressing operation of the stop switch 47 recommended from the gaming machine side. In that sense, the stop switch 47 is generally operated in the order indicated by the notified “push order”. However, the stop switch 47 is not necessarily pressed in that order because of an oversight or incorrect press of the player. It is not always done. Hereinafter, the state controlled to the AT state is also referred to as “operating state” or “special effect state”, and the state not controlled to the AT state is also referred to as “non-operating state”. As the “special effect state” (AT state), a “first special effect state” (ART) and a “second special effect state” (pseudo bonus) are provided.
(Conceptual explanation of gaming state using FIG. 4)
Next, the concept of the gaming state will be described with reference to FIG.

4 is not the physical aspect of the main / sub game control means 200 (main board) and the production control means 300 (sub board) shown in FIG. 2, but the gaming machine 10 as a slot machine as a whole. The means are classified according to the functional aspects.
That is, the game control means 100 is provided with the following means conceptually or functionally as shown in FIG.
(1) Normal game control means 110
In the game control means 110 of the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 7, a normal game (a winning probability of a re-game player = a low probability (for example, a fixed value of 1 / 7.3)) and a specific game (a re-game player's Winning probability = high probability: RT) and bonus game (CT: winning probability of re-gamer = 0) are executed, and these games are controlled. Here, when the gaming machine 10 is in operation, the game is controlled to advance in the “specific game (RT state)”. On the other hand, in the effect control means 300, as shown in FIG. 8, by AT lottery, “special game state” (ART) corresponding to the AT state and “pseudo bonus game state” (also simply referred to as “pseudo bonus”). The effect state is switched between other states (non-AT state). In other words, the state when the player is playing a game is going back and forth between the following two states.

(1-1) Game progress control means 200 (main board): specific game (RT state) + effect control means 300 (sub board): non-AT state (1-2) Game progress control means 200 (main board): specific Game (RT state) + production control means 300 (sub-board): AT state The former (1-1) is a “normal game” in which the medal tends to hardly increase (or the medal tends to decrease). 1-2) becomes a “special game” in which medals tend to increase.
As a special case in the case of (1-2) above, a combination in which the effect control control means 300 is “AT” (“non-RT” and “AT”) may also occur.

(2) Special game control means 120 (ART)
The special game control means 120 controls the progress of a special game (hereinafter also referred to as “ART”) that is more advantageous than the normal game during a predetermined game section.
The “special game” will be described in association with the specific game control means 250 and the AT control means 340 shown in FIG.
(2-1) The specific game control means 250 is in an operating state, that is, “RT”.
(2-2) The above-described (2-1) and the AT control means 340 of the effect control means 300 (sub-board) are in an operating state, that is, “AT”.

(3) Game transition means 130
The game transition means 130 transitions from a normal game to a special game when a predetermined condition is satisfied.
The “game transition” is described in terms of two game states of “normal game” by the normal game control means 110 and “ART” by the special game control means 120.
(3-1) Transition from “normal game” to “ART” The transition from “normal game” to “ART” is based on the game progress control means 200 side (hereinafter referred to as “main game”) in the same game (one game). "Side" is also referred to) and the production control means 300 side (hereinafter also referred to as "sub-side"), in addition to different games, for example, "sub-side" in game 1 and subsequent game 2 In this case, the case where the “main side” shifts and vice versa is also included.

(3-2) Transition from “ART” to “Normal game” The transition from “ART” to “Normal game” is made up of “Main side” and “Sub side” within the same game (one game). In addition to transitioning together, different games include, for example, the case where the “sub-side” in game 1 and the “main side” in subsequent game 2 transition, and vice versa.
(Step-up lottery means 400)
The step-up lottery means 400 has a plurality of step stages set step by step in advance, executes a step-up lottery for lottering whether or not to step up the current step stage, and determines by the step-up lottery. Is.

Here, “a plurality of step stages set in stages” means that, as shown in FIG. 12, five steps including Step 1, Step 2, Step 3, Step 4, and Step 5 are set. is there. As shown in FIGS. 11 and 30, “execute step-up lottery” includes a plurality of scenario information (scenarios A to E) indicating a transition to a specific step (step stage), and the plurality of scenarios. A scenario lottery that selects and determines specific scenario information from the information is executed.
In addition, the step-up lottery means (400) sets the normal game in the sign effect section as a sign game, and in the sign game (for example, when the start lever is operated), the step stage is stepped up to the special game. The step-up lottery is executed so that the expectation of the transition is improved.
(Step stage suggestion production means 410)
The step stage suggesting effect means 410 has a plurality of types of step stage suggesting effects that suggest a step stage, and executes the step stage suggesting effects so that the type of suggesting the step stage differs for each type.

  Here, “having a plurality of types of step stage suggesting effects” means that as shown in FIG. 12, a standby screen A (five) where character A appears and a standby screen B (two) where character B appears. And three types of standby screens C (three) in which the character C appears. For example, in the step stage suggestion presentation A (standby screen A), the step stage suggestion is suggested by the luminescent color of the character A, and the step stage suggestion is different for each type of step stage suggestion presentation. In the production B (standby screen B), the step stage is suggested by the drink of the character B, and in the step stage suggestion production C (standby screen C), the step stage is suggested at the stage where the character C is walking. The suggested modes are different such as “light emission color”, “drink”, and “stage”. “Execution of the step stage suggestion effect” means, for example, displaying a standby screen set at that time on the liquid crystal display.

  In addition, “multiple types of step stage suggestion effects” are not limited to setting a plurality of types of step stage suggestion effects for a specific sign effect (prediction effect section). On the other hand, a plurality of types of step stage suggesting effects may be set in common. When step-up lottery (scenario lottery) is executed, different lotteries with different types of step stage suggestion effects other than using a common lottery table (first to third period lottery tables) for multiple types of step stage suggestion effects A table may be used. When setting a plurality of step stages, as shown in FIGS. 12 to 15, the standby screens A1 to A5, the standby screens B1 and B5, and one step 1 to 5 are provided for the standby screens C1 to C5. It is possible to provide a “plurality of step stages” common to a plurality of types of step stage suggestion effects (standby screen). When setting a plurality of step stages, for example, step stages 1 to 5 for standby screen (character) A, step stages 1 to 5 for standby screen (character) B, and step for standby screen (character) C, for example. For example, a plurality of step stage suggestion effects may be provided for each of a plurality of types of step stage suggestion effects, and the step stages may be switched in accordance with the switching of the step stage suggestion effect types. As the “special game”, in addition to the special game (ART) and the pseudo bonus game (ART) determined by the production control means as shown in FIG. 8, the role lottery executed by the role lottery means of the game control means May be a bonus game (regular bonus / big bonus) determined as a lottery result (bonus winning). For example, when “10 types” are provided as “step stage suggesting effects” among “a plurality of types of step-up effects”, the player can select from 8 types if there are certain sign effects, For example, in the case of another indication effect, a player can be selected from six types. For example, when “10 types” are provided as a step stage suggestion effect, eight types can be selected by the player, and the remaining two types can be selected on the gaming machine side. In addition to allowing the player to select all of a plurality of types of step stage suggesting effects provided in advance, the player may be able to select some types so that the selection can be made only by lottery.

Further, the step stage suggesting effect means 410 is executed within the effect switching period after the type switching, when the effect switching means 420 executes the step stage suggestion effect type switching within the effect switching period . It may be configured to be reflected in the step stage suggestion effect.
When the step stage suggestion effect is switched, the step stage suggestion effect may be executed even if the step stage suggestion effect is not executed before the switching.
Further, the plurality of types of step stage suggesting effects may be configured such that, when the step stages are the same, the modes for suggesting the step stages are different.

Here, “when the step stage is the same, the mode suggesting the step stage is different” means that when the number of step stages is “3” in FIG. This is a case where “standby screen B1” of B and “standby screen C1” of character C are displayed.
Further, the plurality of types of step stage suggestion effects may be configured such that the maximum number of step stages recognized through the step stage suggestion effects is different for each type of step stage suggestion effect.
Here, “ the maximum number of step stages recognized through the step stage suggestion effect” is “5” in FIG. 12, and the number of step stages recognized through the standby screen (A1 to A5) of character A is as the number of steps steps are recognized through the standby screen (B1 · B5) is "2", the number of steps out to be recognized through the character C standby screen (C1 · C4 · C5) is "3", step It is not the step stage (1-5) suggested by the stage suggestion effect, but the maximum number of step stages recognized through the step stage suggestion effect. “ The maximum number of step stages differs for each type of step stage suggestion” in FIG. 12, in the case of the standby screen A, the standby screens A1 to A1 that are different from “5” in steps 1 to 5 are displayed. Since A5 is set, the number of step stages in the standby screen A is "5". In the case of the standby screen B, the standby screen B1 is set in common for steps 1 to 4, and the number of step stages in the common part Therefore, the number of step stages in the standby screen B is “2”. In the case of the standby screen C, the standby screen C1 is set in common with respect to steps 1 to 3, and the number of step stages is reduced in the common part. As the number of step stages in the standby screen C is “3”, for each type of step stage suggestion effect (standby screen / character), the steps recognized from the step stage suggestion effect (standby screen on which the character appears) are recognized. The number of-up stage is different.
Further, the step stage suggestion effect unit 410 is provided with step stage suggestion effect information related to the step stage suggestion effect corresponding to the step stage, and when the effect switching unit 420 executes switching of the type of the step stage suggestion effect, You may comprise so that a step stage suggestion effect may be performed based on the step stage suggestion effect information corresponding to the step stage of the kind of step stage suggestion effect before switching.

  Here, “the step stage suggesting effect information is provided corresponding to the step stage” indicates that information for displaying the standby screen A1 for step 1 (information on the step stage suggesting effect) as shown in FIG. The information for displaying the standby screen A2 is provided for Step 2, and the information for displaying the standby screens A3 to A5 is similarly provided for Steps 3 to 5, respectively. That is, the “production information” is provided corresponding to each step stage. In the case of FIG. 9, “step stage suggestion effect information corresponding to the step stage suggestion effect type step before switching” is step 1 in step 9, the type of step stage suggestion effect (standby screen B of character class B). When the screen is switched to another step stage suggestion effect type (standby screen A of character A), among the standby screen information A1 to A5 of character A, the step stage of “standby screen B1 of character B” before switching. This is step-stage suggesting effect information for displaying the “character A standby screen A1” corresponding to “step 1”.

In the present embodiment, the “step stage suggesting effect” is individualized by making “character” appear in the “step stage suggesting effect” and making the type of the “character” different. From this point of view, the “step stage suggesting effect means 410” can be described as follows.
The step stage suggesting effect means 410 in the present embodiment has a plurality of characters, and a screen on which one of the characters appears is displayed on the image display device 51 (image display means) during a predetermined effect section. While displaying, the step stage suggestion effect in which the aspect which suggests a step stage differs for every character is performed.

  One character displayed by the step stage suggesting effect means 410 is selected from a plurality of characters and determined in advance before the display. That is, in the case of the first time, it is determined in advance as the character used or selected in the game before that, and after that, when the character is switched by the effect switching means 420 described later, the character after the switching Is determined in advance. In the case of the first time, a character that has been set in advance may be used without using the character used in the previous game as it is.

As shown in FIG. 12, the plurality of characters have different modes that suggest a step stage, that is, game characteristics.
That is, as one of the game characteristics, as will be described later, the number of standby screens is varied as shown in FIG.
As shown in FIG. 12, three characters A to C are illustrated as the number of characters. However, the number of characters is not limited to this. It is preferable to increase to 4 or more types. For example, when the number of characters is increased to four types, the number of standby screens is different from each other, such as “5”, “4”, “3”, and “2”. It is preferable.

  In the present embodiment, “internal step” is a generic term for one internal state virtually set, and is classified into a plurality of “steps 1 to 5”, for example, five types as shown in FIG. It consists of steps. The “step stage” means an order between “steps 1 to 5”, and is set to a plurality of stages, for example, five stages. Among “Steps 1 to 5”, “Step 1” is the lowest, the rank increases step by step as the number increases, and “Step 5” is set to the highest. “Step-up” means that “steps 1 to 5” rise toward higher ranks. “Step-up” means “steps 1-5” increase by “one step” toward the higher rank (for example, increase from “step 1” to “step 2”) and “multiple steps” increase (For example, an increase from “Step 1” to “Step 5”). Further, the “internal step” shown in FIG. 13 is updated according to the result of the step-up lottery, and is composed only of information indicating the current “step stage”, and is stored as a counter value = 1 to 5 as a specific example. ing.

As shown in FIG. 3, the step stage suggesting effect means 410 is roughly divided into the following means.
The following (1) to (3) will be described later.
(1) Step-up effect execution means 430
(2) Predictive effect execution means 440
(3) Standby production execution means 450
In addition, the means of the step stage suggesting effect means 410 is not limited to the above (1) to (3).
(Step stage suggestion)
The step stage suggestion effect is controlled by the step stage suggestion effect means 410 shown in FIG. 3, and has a plurality of characters, and an image display device displays a screen on which one character appears among the characters in a predetermined effect section. 51 (image display means) is an effect state in which a mode suggesting a step stage is different for each character.

As shown in FIG. 9, the step stage suggestion effect is divided into a game state in which a precursor effect game is executed and a standby state in which a standby effect is executed according to the progress state of the game. There are types.
(1) Step stage suggestion effects that can be executed in the sign effect game As step step suggestion effects that can be executed in the sign effect game, as shown in the lower column of the “effect name” column in FIG. At least one of the step-up effects corresponds.

The indication effect is controlled by an indication effect execution means 440, which will be described later with reference to FIG. Say.
The indication effects are divided into a plurality of, for example, three types of effects A to C as described in the right column of the “indication effect” column in FIG.
The step-up effect is controlled by step-up effect executing means 430, which will be described later with reference to FIG. .

(2) Step stage suggestion effect executable in standby effect The step stage suggestion effect executable in standby effect corresponds to the display of the standby screen shown in FIG.
The display of the standby screen is controlled by the standby effect execution means 450 and is the standby effect itself. In the present embodiment, as the step stage suggestion effect, the standby effect is executed in the standby state. Of course, as described in (1) above, in the game state in which the precursor effect game is executed, the step stage suggestion is performed. An effect may be executed, or a step stage suggestion effect may be executed in both the gaming state and the standby state.
(Production switching means 420)
The effect switching means 420 switches the type of step stage suggesting effect.

Here, “switching the type of step stage suggestion effect” means switching from standby screen B to standby screen A, as shown in FIGS. 9 and 10, from character B corresponding to standby screen B to standby screen A. Switching to the corresponding character A.
Further, the effect switching means 420 is an effect switching period in which the type of step stage suggesting effect can be switched between the precursor game and the next precursor game of the precursor game, and a plurality of types of steps within the effect switching period. The player can switch to a specific type of step stage suggestion effect among the stage suggestion effects.
In addition, the “ effect switching period ” corresponds to a period between the precursor game and the precursor game within the precursor game section, and the length of each effect switching period can change depending on the timing of starting each precursor game. Since a predetermined standby state can occur between the precursor game and the precursor game depending on the timing at which the precursor game is started, the standby state (standby effect) can occur even within the effect switching period . When the type of the step stage suggestion effect (eg, character) is switched by the effect switching means, the “prediction effect” is executed when the precursor effect corresponding to the type of the switched step stage suggestion effect is executed after the type is switched. Good. The “step stage suggestion effect” may be executed at any timing as long as it is within the precursor effect section, for example, executed only during the precursor game, for example, only between the precursor game and the precursor game.

  In addition, as a plurality of types of step stage suggestion effects, a first step stage suggestion effect suggested in any one of a plurality of first modes corresponding to a plurality of step stages, and a plurality of second steps corresponding to a plurality of step stages. There are at least two types of second step stage suggestion effects suggested in any of the aspects, and the first step stage suggestion effects are different in every first stage, and the second step stage suggestion effects The second aspect is common in a plurality of step stages, and the effect switching means 420 can switch from the first step stage suggesting effect to the second step stage suggesting effect, and the second step stage. The suggestion presentation may be switched to the first step stage suggestion presentation.

Here, with respect to the “plural types of step stage suggestion effects”, for example, three types of standby screens, that is, “standby screens A1, A2, A3, A4, A5”, “standby screens B1, B5”, “standby screens C1, “C4 / C5” corresponds. The “first step stage suggesting effect” corresponds to, for example, “standby screens A1, A2, A3, A4, and A5”. The “second step stage suggesting effect” corresponds to, for example, “standby screens C1, C4, C5” or “standby screens B1, B5”. The “first mode” corresponds to “character A appears”, for example. As the “plurality of first modes”, for example, “a character A that emits red light appears”, “a character A that emits blue light appears”, and the like are conceivable. As for “a plurality of first modes corresponding to a plurality of step stages”, for example, “character A that emits red light appears” corresponding to “step 1”, or “lights blue light corresponding to“ step 2 ”. "Character A appears" can be considered. As the “second mode”, for example, “Character C appears” or “Character B appears” can be considered. As for “a plurality of second modes”, for example, “Character C walking in the forest appears”, “Character C walking in the valley appears”, or the same example is changed to “Character B”. Conceivable. For “a plurality of second modes corresponding to a plurality of step stages”, for example, “character C walking in the forest” corresponding to “step 1”, “walking in the valley” corresponding to “step 4” A character C is present ”or the same example is changed to“ character B ”. As for “all the first modes are different at each step stage”, for example, the case where “the emission color of the character A is different” with respect to “steps 1 to 5” can be considered. “Some second aspects are common to a plurality of step stages”, for example, when “a character C walking in the forest appears” with respect to “steps 1, 2, and 3”, or the same A case where the example is changed to “Character B” can be considered.
(Step-up production execution means 430)
As shown in FIGS. 3, 11, and 16 to 18, the step-up effect executing means 430 notifies the step-up lottery means 400 that the winning has been won, and the step-up effect varies for each character. (Refer to the step-up effect in FIG. 16).

In addition, although the step-up effect of FIG. 16 was illustrated as a step-up effect, it is not limited to one type and may be a plurality of types.
(Predictive effect execution means 440)
As shown in FIGS. 3, 11, and 16 to 18, the indication stage execution unit 440 can estimate the step stage through the appearance frequency separately from the step stage suggestion stage, regardless of whether the step-up lottery unit 400 is correct or not. The sign effect (see effects AC in FIG. 16) is executed, and the appearance frequency is varied for each character.

In addition, although the effect AC of FIG. 16 was illustrated as an indication effect, it is not limited to 3 types, It is good also as many, 2 types, or 4 types or more.
Predictive effect execution means 440 assumes that the step stage in the step stage suggestion effect is different for each type of step stage suggestion effect, and executes the predictive effect that can guess the step stage through the appearance frequency, and the appearance frequency is It is different for each type of step stage suggestion effect.
Here, as shown in FIGS. 11 and 16, the “predictive effect” is an effect determined by lottery from among the effects A, B, and C. In the case of the lottery, a step-up is performed. Production state A (scenario A) when not performed, production state B (scenario B) when stepped up to step 2, production state C (scenario C) when stepped up to step 3, Since it is drawn in association with the production states D and E (scenarios D and E) when stepping up to 5, it means that the production reflects the result of the step-up lottery. “The appearance frequency is different for each type of step stage suggestion” means that a lottery table (character A / B / C lottery table) for selecting an indication effect, as shown in FIGS. It is provided for each character (type of stage suggestion effect), and means that the ratio of selecting each indication effect (effect A, effect B, effect C) is different in each lottery table.
(Standby production execution means 450)
The standby effect executing means 450 may be configured to execute the standby effect as the step stage suggesting effect in a standby state that can occur within the effect switching period.

Here, “standby state” is used in the following meaning.
(A) The “standby state” is a state that occurs during a game (normal game / precursor game), and a predetermined standby time (for example, 10%) from the end of the previous game (normal game / precursor game). This is a state that occurs when a second has elapsed (in other words, a state that occurs when a player does not perform a gaming operation for a predetermined waiting time).
When a predetermined game start operation (for example, a bet button operation / start lever operation) is performed before the standby time elapses, the standby state does not occur, and the predetermined game start operation is performed in the standby state. When this is performed, the standby state is canceled.

However, the standby state may occur again after the standby state is canceled, for example, when the start lever operation is not performed for a certain period of time after the bet operation is canceled in the standby state.
In addition, as described above, the standby state according to the present invention is a state that occurs between games (between pre-games), and the content of the pre-stage production (flow of production) breaks down, so that the game is in progress (during the pre-sign) Does not include a standby state that occurs when no gaming operation is performed for a certain period of time.
(B) The “standby effect” is an effect performed in the standby state, and displays, for example, a screen dedicated to the standby state (standby screen) on which a video in which a specific character appears is displayed, for example, BGM dedicated to the standby state This means that (music) is output, or the decoration lamp emits light in accordance with, for example, display of a standby screen or BGM.

In this embodiment, since “character” appears in “step stage suggesting effect”, from this point of view, the standby effect executing means 450 in this embodiment is illustrated in FIG. The standby effect is executed as the step stage suggestion effect.
Further, as shown in FIG. 9, the standby effect executing means 450, when the character switching is executed by the effect switching means 420 within the character switching period, the standby effect executed within the character switching period, The character switched by the player is reflected.

Further, the standby effect executing means 450 stores internal step information, that is, the current step stage.
In the present embodiment, the “internal step information” is updated according to the result of the step-up lottery, is configured with information indicating the current step stage, and is stored as a counter value = 1 to 5 as a specific example. In addition to this “internal step information”, there is information (table) for selecting a standby screen as shown in FIG. 12, and the information for selecting this standby screen is internal step information (counter value). Are stored in correspondence with the characters. That is, the “internal step information” is stored as the “internal step information” alone (counter value), and is not stored in correspondence with the standby screen.

An example of a method of selecting a standby screen when “Character B” with the step stage “3” is changed to “Character A” is as follows.
First, the sign effect control means 330 of the effect control means 300 (sub-board) stores character information (“A”, “B”, or “C”) indicating the current character, and in the above case, “Character B” is stored as character information, and “Step 3” is stored as internal step information.
Therefore, the liquid crystal screen display at this time is “standby screen B1” because of the correspondence in FIG.

Next, when the character is changed from “B” to “A” by the player, the character information is rewritten from “B” to “A” while maintaining the current internal step information (step 3). Thereafter, based on the correspondence relationship of FIG. 12, the rewritten character information “Character A” and the current internal step information “Step 3” (common information is used even after the character switching). “Standby screen A3” is selected.
Therefore, the display state of the liquid crystal screen after the character is switched is “standby screen A3”.

Note that the description of FIG. 12 is “correspondence” may be realized by having a lottery table configured as shown in FIG. 12, or may be realized by a branch process of a program. This is to include the meaning. As a specific example of the program branching process, for example, the selected character is determined. In the case of “Character A”, the step stage is determined. If “Step 1”, “Standby screen A1” is displayed. The “standby screen A2” can be configured to be selected, and can be realized without using a “table” by branching the process step by step.
(Description of the transition of the game state on the main side using FIG. 7)
FIG. 7 shows the transition of the game state managed on the game progress control means 200 (main board) side of FIG.

As shown in the figure, the gaming state is roughly divided into the following gaming states.
The gaming state is not limited to the following (1) to (3).
(1) Normal game In the normal game, the winning probability of the re-game player is set to a low probability.
(2) Specific game The specific game has a higher probability of winning the re-gamer than the normal game. The specific game shifts in a normal game when a bonus game described later is internally won. In this gaming machine 10, when staying in a specific game, a bonus game described later is not established, that is, excluded from the role lottery. For this reason, when the gaming machine 10 is operating normally at the game store, the bonus game is selected internally regardless of the gaming state of the effect control means 300 (sub-board), that is, the AT state or the non-AT state. Stay in play.

(3) Bonus game In the bonus game, the winning probability of the re-gamer is set to “0”%. The bonus game shifts to the “bonus action symbol display” state in the specific game, and shifts to the normal game when “payout of prescribed bonus game number” is executed in the bonus game.
When the bonus game is won for the “bonus role” as a transition role, and the combination of symbols corresponding to the “bonus role”, that is, the “bonus symbol” is aligned on the active line 86, the next game of the aligned game is started. It is a game to be started. The bonus symbol is, for example, a combination of “blue 7 symbol, blue 7 symbol, BAR” among symbols illustrated in FIG. 5.

In the present embodiment, a “challenge bonus game state” (CBB) controlled mainly by the game progress control means 200 (main board side) is provided as the bonus game state. The “challenge bonus game state” facilitates winning of a small role by placing all the small roles in a winning state. Note that during the “challenge bonus game state”, the stop is stopped within “75 ms” from the time when the stop switch 47 is operated in a predetermined case, and the number of so-called sliding symbols is smaller than that in the normal game state. Specifically, in the “challenge bonus game state” according to the present embodiment, the right reel 35 has a symbol at the display position at the timing when the right stop button 47c is stopped, and one symbol above that symbol. This is a so-called “single-frame sliding” state that can be stopped from within the range of two frames with the symbol. The “challenge bonus gaming state” according to the present embodiment ends with a payout number exceeding “30”. Of course, this end condition is not limited to “30 sheets”, but may be other numbers.
As described above, since the name “ordinary game” is used, there is a risk of misunderstanding. However, when the gaming machine 10 is operating, the game is played in the “specific game (RT state)”. It is controlled to go forward. On the other hand, in the effect control means 300, as shown in FIG. 8, by AT lottery, “special game state” (ART) corresponding to the AT state and “pseudo bonus game state” (also simply referred to as “pseudo bonus”). The effect state is switched between other states (non-AT state). In other words, the state when the player is playing a game is going back and forth between the following two states.

(A) Game progress control means 200 (main board): specific game (RT state) + production control means 300 (sub board): non-AT state (b) Game progress control means 200 (main board): specific game (RT state) ) + Production control means 300 (sub-board): AT state The former (a) is a “normal game” in which medals tend not to increase and the latter (b) is a “special game” in which medals tend to increase. .
(Description of the transition of the production state on the sub side using FIG. 8)
FIG. 8 shows the transition of the production state managed on the production control means 300 (sub board) side.
As shown in the figure, the gaming state is roughly divided into the following production states.

The following (1) to (5) will be described later.
Further, the “pseudo bonus” used in the following description and FIG. 8 is managed on the production control means 300 (sub board) side, and is managed on the game progress control means 200 (main board) side. This is different from the “bonus game” in FIG. The “pseudo bonus” is a kind of special game (ART).
(1) Setting change state (2) Normal state (3) "Pseudo bonus game preparation state" and "Special game preparation state"
(4) “Pseudo Bonus Game State” and “Special Game State”
(5) "Pseudo bonus game end state" and "Special game end state"
The production state is not limited to the following (1) to (5).
(Setting change status)
The setting change state is a state in which a setting value can be changed (updated) and a normal game operation is not possible.
(Normal state)
The normal state is a state in which a special game (special game (ART)) or a pseudo bonus has not been finalized (winned), and various predictor states (for example, a first predictor effect game precursor state described later) or a highly probable state (for example, This is a state excluding a special state such as a chance game state (to be described later).

In the state in which the second sign effect game state or the chance game state or the direct release sign state is fixed, the lottery in the chance sign game state is performed, but the lottery in the first sign effect state or the second sign effect state or the direct release sign state is performed. Is not executed.
The group of normal states includes the following production states.
The following (1) to (7) will be described later.
(1) “First Predator Direction Game Predictor State”
(2) “First Predator Direction Game State”
(3) “2nd sign production game sign state”
(4) "2nd sign directing game state"
(5) “Predictive state of chance game”
(6) “Chance game state”
(7) “Direct release sign”
Note that the group of normal states is not limited to the production states (1) to (7) described above.
(1st sign production game sign state)
The first precursor effect gaming precursor state is a state in which a precursor effect transitioning to the first precursor effect gaming state is being performed, and this state is passed when the first precursor effect gaming state is activated (winning).

It shifts to the 1st sign production game sign state by winning the lottery corresponding to the opportunity at the next opportunity.
(A) When a specific game number (hereinafter referred to as “G number”) is digested in a normal state, that is, when a specific G number is digested in a normal state, the first predictor directing game specific G number lottery When the staged gaming state is won, the transition is made.
(B) When the winning lottery is won in the normal state, that is, when the winning lottery is won in the normal state, if the winning lottery is won in the release lottery (the lottery), the transition is made.

The number of Gs in the first precursor effect game precursor state is determined by a lottery according to the next transition opportunity.
(C) At the time of winning the specific G number lottery In other words, at the time of winning the specific G number lottery, it is determined by the first precursor effect game omen state and the main body G number lottery (G number).
(D) At the time of winning the release lottery (Kuji) In other words, at the time of winning the release lottery (Kuji), it is determined by the first omen effect game precursor state and the main body G number lottery (Kuji).

After the G number in the first precursor effect gaming state has been exhausted, the game proceeds to the first precursor effect gaming state.
("1st sign directing game state")
The first precursor effect gaming state is a state in which the first precursor effect is being performed, and an effect similar to the second precursor effect is performed on the display screen.
Transition to the first precursor effect game state is achieved by digesting the number of first precursor effect game precursors G.
The number of Gs in the first warning effect gaming state is determined by a lottery according to the next transition opportunity when entering the first warning effect gaming sign state.

(A) At the time of winning the specific G number lottery In other words, at the time of winning the specific G number lottery, it is determined by the first precursor effect game precursor state and the main body G number lottery (G number).
(B) At the time of winning the release lottery (Kuji) In other words, at the time of winning the release lottery (Kuji), it is determined by the first precursor effect game precursor state and the main body G number lottery (Kuji).
After the G number in the first sign effect game state is digested, the state shifts to the normal state.
(2nd sign production game sign state)
The second precursor effect game precursor state is a state in which a precursor effect transitioning to the second precursor effect game state is being performed, and this state is passed when the second precursor effect game state is activated (winning).

The second sign production game sign state is entered by winning the lottery corresponding to the opportunity at the next opportunity.
(A) When the winning lottery is won in the normal state, that is, when the winning lottery is won in the normal state, if the winning lottery is won in the release lottery (the lottery), the process proceeds.
(B) When the specified number of G is digested in the normal state, that is, when the specified number of G is digested in the normal state, the game proceeds when winning the second precursor effect game in the release lottery (mode).

The G number of the second precursor effect game precursor state is determined by a lottery according to the next transition opportunity at the time of transition to the second precursor effect game precursor state.
(C) At the time of winning the release lottery (Kuji) In other words, at the time of winning the release lottery (Kuji), it is determined by the second omen effect game precursor state and the main body G number lottery (Kuji).
(D) At the time of winning the release lottery (mode) In other words, at the time of winning the release lottery (mode), it is determined by the second omen effect game precursor state and the main body G number lottery (G number).

After digesting the number of the second omen effect game omen G, the game proceeds to the second symptom effect game state.
("2nd sign directing game state")
The second precursor effect game state is a state in which a second precursor effect game effect is being performed, and is an effect state indicating a precursor state of a special game (ART).
Transition to the second precursor effect game state is achieved by digesting the number of second precursor effect game precursors G.
The number of Gs in the second warning effect game state is determined by lottery corresponding to the next transfer route at the time of transition to the second warning effect game warning state.

(A) At the time of winning the release lottery (Kuji) In other words, at the time of winning the release lottery (Kuji), it is determined by the second omen effect game precursor state and the main body G number lottery (Kuji).
(B) At the time of winning the release lottery (mode) In other words, at the time of winning the release lottery (mode), it is determined by the second omen effect game precursor state and the main body G number lottery (G number).
After the number of second precursor effect games G is consumed, the state shifts to a special game (ART) preparation state to be described later.
("Chance game sign state")
The chance game precursor state is a state in which a precursor to a chance game is issued, and this state is passed when the chance game state is activated (winning).

The chance game state is entered by winning the lottery corresponding to the opportunity at the next opportunity.
(A) When winning a lottery in the normal state In other words, when winning a winning lottery in the normal state, a transition is made by winning a chance game in the chance game lottery.
(B) When the specified number of G is digested in the normal state, that is, when the specified number of G is digested in the normal state, the game moves by winning the chance game in the chance game lottery (number of G).

The number of chance game pre-signs G is determined by lottery according to the next chance game activation route when transitioning to the chance game pre-sign state.
(C) At the time of winning the chance game lottery In other words, at the time of winning the chance game lottery, it is determined by a chance game sign & main body G number lottery (Kuji).
(D) At the time of winning the chance game lottery (mode) That is, at the time of winning the chance game lottery (mode), it is determined by the chance game precursor state and the main body G number lottery (G number).

After the chance game number G is digested, the game proceeds to the chance game state.
("Chance game state")
The chance game state is a state in which a chance game effect is being performed, and is a state in which a pseudo bonus is released with a high probability by chance game release lottery.
When the chance game state is digested, the number of pre-chance game chances G is reached.
The G number in the chance game state is determined by lottery according to the next chance game activation route when shifting to the chance game precursor state.

(A) When the chance game lottery is won. That is, when the chance game lottery is won, it is determined by the chance game sign state and the main body G number lottery (Kuji).
(B) When the chance game lottery (mode) is won. That is, when the chance game lottery (mode) is won, it is determined by the chance game sign state and the main body G number lottery (G number).
(C) When a chance game stock is used In other words, when a chance game stock is used, it is determined by a chance game precursor state and a main body G number lottery (ETC).

After the G number in the chance game state is digested, it returns to the basic and normal state.
On the other hand, in the chance game state, when the following condition is satisfied, the state shifts to a chance game release sign state.
(D) When winning the chance game release lottery (Kuji) executed when winning the role lottery (e) When reaching the ceiling G number Winning in the chance game release lottery (Kuji) If the chance game state is ended, the chance game pull-back lottery A is executed, and when this is won, the game proceeds to the chance game precursor state chance stock acquisition.

When the chance game state is entered, when the start switch 46 is operated, the role lottery means 210 executes the lottery, and when a small role is won, a predetermined number of medals can be obtained by aligning the symbols of the small role. Is paid out, 1G is finished, and it shifts to a standby state for the next game. At this time, no notification of the pressing order is made during non-AT. If the winning lottery is won, a chance game cancel lottery is further executed. If the winning lottery is won, the next game shifts to a chance game canceling sign state. For this reason, since the player is given an opportunity to win the winning of the chance game cancellation lottery, it is also called “self-releasing zone”. The chance game state returns to the basic and normal state after digesting the G number of the chance game state.
(“Direct release sign”)
The direct release precursor state is a state in which a sign of confirmation after direct release is being performed.

It shifts to the direct release sign state by winning the lottery corresponding to the opportunity at the next opportunity.
(A) When a winning combination lottery is won in the normal state, the first predictor effect game state, or the first predictor effect game state, that is, a transition is made by winning a direct release in a release lottery (Kuji).
(B) In the normal state, the first warning effect game state, or the first warning effect game state, when the prescribed G number is exhausted, that is, the game is shifted by winning the direct release in the release lottery (mode).

The number of G in the direct release sign state is determined by the next lottery.
(C) When winning the winning combination lottery That is, when winning the winning lottery, it is determined by a trillion G lottery (Kuji) before direct cancellation.
(D) When the specified G number has been digested, that is, when the specified G number has been digested, it is determined by a direct release precursor G number lottery (G number).
When the direct cancellation is won, the type of release of the pseudo bonus game state is determined according to the next lottery selected.

(E) Winning the release lottery (Kuji) In other words, when the direct lottery release lottery is won, the pseudo bonus game state is selected.
(F) Winning the release lottery (mode) In other words, when the direct release release lottery (mode) is won, the pseudo bonus game state is substantially selected.
When the number of Gs in the direct release precursor state is digested, a transition to the pseudo bonus game preparation state is made.
("Pseudo bonus game ready state" and "special game ready state")
Next, both preparation states of “pseudo bonus game” and “special game” will be described below.

(1) “Pseudo bonus game preparation state”
The pseudo bonus game preparation state is a state in which a transition is made from a non-special game (non-ART) state, and a preparation state for making a transition to a pseudo bonus game state.
After the transition to the pseudo bonus game preparation state, the transition to the pseudo bonus game state is made when the next re-game player is elected.
(A) Second replaying role (blue 7 complete replay)
In other words, the second replaying combination is a replaying combination in which “blue 7” is aligned by pressing right.

(B) 3rd re-playing role (red 7 complete replay)
In other words, the third replaying role is a replaying role in which “red 7” is aligned by pressing right.
When transitioning to the pseudo bonus game preparation state, the next BB state lottery (during transition) is executed.
(C) BB state lottery (at the time of transition): high-probability state or low-probability state However, if the first transition combination drawn during the pseudo-bonus game preparation state is the third re-game, the pseudo-bonus game state The lottery state is highly accurate.

When the “rare role” is won in the pseudo bonus game preparation state, a promotion addition lottery C for performing promotion / special game (ART) addition of the release type is executed.
The transition priority of the pseudo bonus game preparation state is: pseudo bonus game preparation state> special game (ART) preparation state (the pseudo bonus game preparation state has a higher transfer priority than the special game (ART) preparation state). ).
(2) "Special game ready state"
The special game preparation state is a state for shifting from a non-special game (non-ART) state, and is a preparation state for shifting to a special game (ART) state.

After transitioning to the special game (ART) preparation state, the next re-game player will be elected and the correct answer will be given in the order of pressing, and the special game (ART) state will be entered.
(A) Re-Gamer: First to Fourth Re-Gamer In the special game (ART) preparation state, a special game (ART) G number is added and a lottery is executed, and the special game (ART) G number is added.
("Pseudo Bonus Game State" and "Special Game State")
Next, both game states of “pseudo bonus game” and “special game” will be described below.

(1) "Pseudo bonus game state"
The pseudo bonus game state is a game state that is shifted from the pseudo bonus game preparation state mainly through the chance game state or the direct release precursor state (may be through the second precursor game state), and at AT. A special game (ART) of G number management performed in a pseudo manner is performed.
As the pseudo bonus game state, for example, a first pseudo bonus (G number: 40G), a second pseudo bonus (G number: 60G), and a third pseudo bonus (G number: 80G) having different G numbers are provided.

Depending on the type of 7 replays at the time of entry, the lottery state during the pseudo bonus game state differs as follows.
(A) At the time of winning the second replaying role (blue 7 replay) That is, at the time of winning the second replaying role (blue 7 replay), it is determined by the BB state lottery (at the time of transition).
(B) At the time of winning the third replaying role (red 7 replay) In other words, at the time of winning the third replaying role (red 7 replay), the lottery state of the pseudo bonus game state is set to “high probability state”. Yes.

When transitioning to the pseudo bonus game state, a game (AT) in which the pressing order of the winning small role is notified is started, and the combination of symbols of the winning small role is operated by operating the stop switch 47 according to the notified pressing order. Can be stopped. For this reason, a predetermined number of medals corresponding to the winning small combination are paid out. The pseudo bonus game state returns to the normal state after digesting the G number, or returns to the normal state via a special game state described later.
(2) "Special gaming state"
The special game state mainly passes through the second warning game state (there may be a chance game state or direct release warning state), and the G number management type special game (ART) state that shifts from the special game preparation state It is.

Since the special game (ART) state is managed in the main, if the AT combination is missed three times in succession, the special game (ART) state is terminated.
At the start of a special game (ART), a special game (ART) state lottery (when entering) is performed to determine the next lottery state.
(A) According to the set value, one of low accuracy, high accuracy, and super high accuracy is determined. At each G in the special game (ART) state, a special game (ART) state transition lottery is performed and the next lottery state is determined. To decide.

(B) Depending on the current low-accuracy, high-accuracy, ultra-high accuracy, lottery (lottery), and setting, one of low-accuracy, high-accuracy, and ultra-high accuracy is determined. The initial G number lottery is performed to determine the special game (ART) initial G number.
In a special game (ART) state, if a specific combination (for example, a rare combination such as a cherry combination) is won in the combination lottery, an additional G number lottery is performed and added to the special game (ART) G number counter.

When the special gaming state is entered, a game (AT) in which the winning order of the selected small role is notified is started in the same manner as in the pseudo bonus gaming state, and the winning switch is operated by operating the stop switch 47 in accordance with the notified pressing order. It is possible to stop and display the combination of symbols of the small role. For this reason, a predetermined number of medals corresponding to the winning small combination are paid out. The special game state is returned to the normal state or after passing through the pseudo bonus game state after digesting the initial G number or the G number added in the extra G number lottery executed during the special game state. Return to normal state.
("Pseudo bonus game end state" and "Special game end state")
Next, the “pseudo bonus game end state” is a state in which the transition is made after the pseudo bonus game state is finished, and the “special game end state” is a game state in which the transition is made after the special game state is finished. The main state is shifted to the normal state via both of these end states, but a pull-back lottery is executed during the end state, and the game is returned to the pseudo bonus game or the special game state by winning this.
(Explanation of precursor effect using FIGS. 9 to 18)
Next, the precursor effect will be described with reference to FIGS.

  When the warning effect is started, as shown in FIG. 9, a warning effect game (a warning effect game state) using a character that has been used before that time is started. When the “game state” ends and the next game start operation is not performed, the state shifts to the “standby state” for the first time. The game start operation is a start lever operation (start of rotation of the three reels 33 to 35 by operation of the start switch 46) after a so-called bet operation (insertion of a credit medal by operation of the bet switch 44). Therefore, basically, the “gaming state” is continuously repeated, and only when the “gaming state” is finished and the next game start operation is not performed, the state shifts to the “standby state”.

In FIG. 9, for convenience of the drawing, it is described that when the precursor effect game is finished, the standby state is entered. Specifically, after the precursor effect game is finished, a game operation is performed for a predetermined time (for example, 10 seconds). Transition to standby state when there is not.
In the “gaming state”, a “precursor effect” is executed and controlled by the precursor effect control means 330 shown in FIGS. 2 and 3. In the “standby state”, “standby effect” is executed, and is controlled by the standby effect executing means 450 shown in FIG.
As shown in FIG. 9, the “precursor effect game” is executed between “lever operation”, “third stop operation”, and “medal payout”.

“Lever operation” means an operation of the lever-shaped start switch 46 shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, whereby the three reels 33 to 35 start rotating.
“Third stop operation” means the third operation of the stop switch 47 shown in FIG. For example, first, for example, when the left stop button 47a of FIG. 1 is operated, the left reel 33 is stopped, and this is referred to as “first stop operation”. Secondly, for example, when the middle stop button 47b is operated, the middle reel 34 is stopped, which is referred to as “second stop operation”. Third, for example, when the right stop button 47c is operated, the right reel 35 is stopped, and all three reels 33 to 35 are stopped, which is referred to as a “third stop operation”.

In the “medal payout”, the combination of symbols displayed on the stopped three reels 33 to 35, that is, the combination of symbols stopped on the active line L, coincides with the combination of symbols constituting a preset combination. In this case, it means that the winning combination is won, the hopper unit 80 is driven, and medals corresponding to the winning combination are paid out. If the winning combination is not won, the “medal payout” is not performed, and the “predictive effect game” ends.
As shown in FIG. 9, the “standby effect” is executed during the “predictive effect game”, that is, between “medal payout”, “bet operation”, and “lever operation”.

“Bet operation” means an operation of the bet switch 44 shown in FIG. 1 and FIG. 2, whereby a medal is inserted. The bet operation generally means the insertion of a medal, which is a game medium, and corresponds to the insertion of a game medium by the game medium input means 75 in FIG.
(Description of display timing of “standby screen” using FIGS. 34 and 35)
FIGS. 34 and 35 are for explaining the “character switching period”. FIG. 34 shows a case where a winning other than the replay role is won in the previous game, and FIG. 35 shows that the replay role was established in the previous game. It is explanatory drawing explaining each case.

First, the display timing of the “standby screen” in the present embodiment will be specifically described with reference to FIGS. 34 and 35.
In the present embodiment, as in the case of a general slot machine, as shown in FIG. 34, when the previous predictive game ends (medal payout end), the game screen (normal game) displayed during the game after the game ends. Screen) is continuously displayed in the display state at the end. If no game start operation is performed for a certain period of time (for example, 10 seconds) with this “game screen”, the process proceeds to a “standby screen” (standby effect is possible).

  When this “standby screen” is displayed, if the menu button (two buttons 43a and 43b of the menu switch 43) is operated, it becomes possible to switch to the “menu screen” and select a character. On the other hand, when the insertion operation (bet / medal insertion) is performed, the screen once returns to the “game screen at the end time”. Even after returning to this “game screen at the end”, if the next start lever operation (operation of the start switch 46) is not performed for a certain period of time as before, the “standby screen” is displayed again and the character is displayed. On the other hand, when the start lever operation is performed, the “new game screen” is displayed and the character cannot be switched.

However, if the previous game is a “replay game” (replay game), as shown in FIG. 35, the start operation is performed without the insertion operation.
The switching timing to such a “standby screen” is the same as that of a general slot machine except that the character is switched when the “standby screen” is displayed.
Next, the “character switching period” will be described. The “character switching period” is between games.
In the present embodiment, the “character switching period” is from the end of the previous game (third stop / medal payout completion) to the next game start (bet operation or start operation).

The “character switching period” includes “until the betting operation”, but if the previous game is a re-game, there is no payout and no betting.
The character switching operation may be performed anywhere in the “standby effect” (standby screen display) as long as it is during the “character switching period”.
During the “character switching period”, there may be a period in which the standby effect (standby screen display) is not performed.
Characters can be switched even when the “standby effect” (standby screen display) is not performed.

However, in that case, after the character switching, “standby effect” (standby screen display) may be performed (see “Example 3”).
If the “standby effect” (standby screen display) is not performed after the previous game ends, the previous game screen is continuously displayed during the period.
When the character switching period ends in response to a bet operation, a game game screen is displayed from the end.
In the case of “Example 1” in FIG. 34, the screen shifts to the “standby screen” after the previous game has ended. In the case of “Example 2”, if there is no operation for a certain period of time, the screen shifts to a “standby screen”. In the case of “Example 3”, the character can be switched even if it is not the “standby screen”. In this case, as described above, the standby screen may be displayed when there is a switching operation. In the case of “Example 4”, the bet operation may return to the normal game screen.

Further, in the case of “(a)” in FIG. 34, after the first stop operation, if there is no second stop operation even after a predetermined time has elapsed, the screen may be shifted to the “standby screen”. However, since the game is in progress, the characters cannot be switched. As shown in “(b)”, in the present embodiment, the “character switching period” includes the case where “until the betting operation” is set as the period. In the section (c), if there is no start operation even after a predetermined time has elapsed, the screen may be returned to the “standby screen”.
(Explanation of precursor effect game using FIG. 11)
The “precursor effect game” will be described with reference to FIG.

The “prediction effect game” is controlled by the sign effect control means 330 (see FIGS. 2 and 3) of the effect control means 300 (sub-board).
The standby effect executing means 450 (see FIG. 3) of the sign effect control means 330 stores information related to scenario information for specifying internal steps, that is, scenarios A, B, C, D, E, and F.
The standby effect execution means 450 refers to the “scenario lottery table” illustrated in FIGS. 14 to 15 based on the “number of remaining G”, “step stage (internal step information)”, and “internal winning information”. One of scenarios A to F is determined by lottery.

Here, the scenario lottery table is commonly used by all characters as shown in FIG.
Then, the “production state” is determined based on “scenarios A to F” (common to all characters) determined using the “scenario lottery table”. This “production state” corresponds to the production states A to F shown in FIG.
The production states A to F are set as follows.
(1) “Production state A”: production state indicating staying in the current step stage without entering the next step stage (2) “Production state B”: stepping from the current step stage to step 2 (3) “Production state C”: Production state indicating that the current step stage has been stepped up to Step 3 (4) “Production state D”: Step from the current step stage to Step 4 (5) “Production state E”: Production state indicating that the current step stage has been stepped up to Step 5 (6) “Production state F”: Remaining G during the last 3G of the sign game The production state where the continuous production which develops according to the number is performed The lottery information for determining the production states A to F is the production lottery table of FIGS.

That is, the scenarios A to F and the production states A to F correspond one-to-one and may be unified to either one, but since the tables are different from each other, different names (scenario lottery tables) are used in the present embodiment. : Scenario, character lottery table: production state).
For example, when the second character effect (remaining 15G) is being executed for “character C” in “step stage 2”, referring to the first period scenario lottery table (remaining 10G or more) in FIG. Corresponding to “Step = 2” and “Internal winning information: Atari”, the lottery of the scenario A is “14359/16384”, the scenario C is “2000/16384”, and the scenario E is “25/16384”.

Here, it is assumed that “scenario E” is “winned”.
Then, referring to the character C lottery table in FIG. 18, “16384/16384” is “16384/16384” which is lottery information of “effect state E” (step up to step 5) corresponding to “scenario E” won above. “The step-up effect is drawn with a lottery probability of 100% (winning probability 100%).
At this time, in order to “win” the step-up effect, the “step-up effect” is executed with the remaining 15G.
(Description of standby effect using FIG. 12)
The standby effect will be described with reference to FIG.

The standby effect is executed based on the following two pieces of information as shown in FIG. The standby effect is controlled by the standby effect executing means 450 shown in FIG. 3 in the precursor effect control means 330 (see FIGS. 2 and 3).
(1) Internal Step As shown in FIG. 12, the internal step is composed of a plurality of steps, for example, five steps 1 to 5, and means a step step. That is, step 1 means the first step of the step step, and by winning the step-up lottery, the step step goes up by “one step or multiple steps”. As shown in the figure, the internal steps of this embodiment are information set in common for a plurality of characters A, B, and C.

(2) Character information Character information is individually set for each type of characters A to C as shown in FIG.
(Character A)
That is, in the case of “character A”, the standby screens A1, A2, A3, A4, and A5 are set for each of the five steps 1 to 5. For this reason, when “character A” is selected and “standby screen A1” is displayed, the player can guess that the internal step information is “step 1”. Similarly, in the case of “standby screen A2”, “step 2”, in the case of “standby screen A3”, “step 3”, in the case of “standby screen A4”, “step 4”, “standby screen A5”. ", The player can guess that it is" Step 5 ", and the type of" Standby screen "and the number of stages of" Step "are in a correspondence relationship.
(Character B)
In the case of “character B”, the number of standby screens B1 and B5 is set smaller than the number of steps in steps 1 to 5. That is, one common “standby screen B1” is set for steps 1 to 4. For this reason, even if "Character B" is selected and "Standby screen B1" is displayed, the player cannot guess through the standby screen whether the internal step information is Steps 1 to 4.
(Character C)
In the case of “Character C”, “Intermediate personality” between “Character A” and “Character B” is given, and compared with “Character B”, the standby screen C1, corresponding to the number of steps of Steps 1-5. The number of C4 and C5 is increased.

The above-mentioned “intermediate personality” is the relationship between the standby screen and the step stage, and the type (number) of standby screens corresponding to each step stage is the setting in character A and the setting in character B. It means that it is in the middle.
In the present embodiment, one “standby screen C1” is set for steps 1 to 3, but “standby screen C4” is individually set for “step 4”. For this reason, when “Character C” is selected and “Standby screen C1” is displayed, the player cannot guess whether the internal step information is Steps 1 to 3, but the standby screen is “ When the screen changes from “standby screen C1” to “standby screen C4”, the player can guess that the internal step information is “step 4”.
(Description of character selection screen)
A character switching method will be described. Character switching is controlled by the effect switching means 420 shown in FIG. 3 of the precursor effect control means 330 (see FIGS. 2 and 3).

When the chance switch 42 (see FIG. 1) is operated at the time of character switching, various menu screens (model explanation, ART winning history, etc.) are displayed on the image display device 51 (see FIG. 1). There is a “character selection screen” in the screen.
Even when the “standby screen” is not displayed, menu operation (character selection) is possible between games.
The character selection screen displays three types of characters (A, B, and C) that can be selected by the player. Also, at this time, as is clear from the player, the character that is initially set or previously selected is, for example, when the character that has been initially set or previously selected is “Character A”, an image indicating the “Character A” Is highlighted.

Next, to change from “character A” to other characters B and C, the menu switch 43 (see FIG. 1) is operated. For example, when the right movement button 43b is operated, the highlighting moves in the direction of the arrow, and the image indicating “character B” is highlighted. In this moving state, by operating the chance switch 42, the change of the selection target is determined.
(Description of scenario lottery table using FIGS. 13 to 15)
The scenario lottery table will be described with reference to FIGS. The scenario lottery table is stored in the precursor effect control means 330 (see FIGS. 2 and 3) of the effect control means 300 (sub board).

The scenario lottery table is a lottery table used when determining scenarios A to F (scenario information A to F) used in the sign production game. ~ F scenario is determined. The scenario lottery table is used in common with three types of characters (A, B, and C) that can be selected by the player, associating internal steps, internal winning information, and lottery values.
In addition, “internal winning information: Atari” in the figure is, for example, in the case of an internal winning state in which the transition to a special game (or pseudo bonus game) has been determined. This is a case where it has been decided to stay or shift to the effect game sign state, the second sign effect game state, or the direct release sign state. The “internal winning state: lost” is a case where the transition to the special game (or pseudo bonus game) has not been determined. Specifically, the first precursor effect game precursor state, the first precursor effect game This is the case when stay or transition to the state has been decided.

Here, among the scenarios A to F, the scenario A does not change the internal step, but the scenarios B to E show the change (step up) of the internal step, both of which relate to the internal step. In this embodiment, “scenario lottery” can be replaced with “step-up lottery”, and “scenario lottery table” can also be called “step-up lottery table”. However, in the “scenario lottery” of the present embodiment, not only the internal steps are determined but also “continuous production” as in the scenario F is determined.
The scenario lottery (step-up lottery) using the scenario lottery table is controlled by the precursor effect control means 330 (see FIGS. 2 and 3), and based on the scenario determined as a result of the lottery, “predetermined stage "Internal steps step up.

As the “predetermined stage”, there are a case where “single”, for example, “one stage” is stepped up, and a case where “plural”, for example, “two,” and “three stages” are stepped up. For example, in FIG. 14, in the case of “2nd sign directing game (internal winning information = Atari) because internal game is won as a special game” with internal step = “2”, it wins one of scenarios A, C, and E. Yes, if “scenario E” is won by scenario lottery, as shown in FIG. 11, “step 5” (internal step = 5) may be stepped up (“three steps”).
Further, three types of scenario lottery tables are prepared based on the following “number of remaining games”.

The “number of remaining games” is “the number of remaining games of the predecessor effect game” at the timing when the scenario lottery is executed using the scenario lottery table.
(1) Number of remaining games: 10G or more When the number of remaining games is 10G or more, the “first period scenario lottery table” shown in FIG. 13 is used. In the present embodiment, when the AT is not won (the first harbinger effect game state in FIG. 8), the process is up to step 4 only. For this reason, in step 5, AT is determined.

(2) Number of remaining games: 4-9G
When the number of remaining games is 4 to 9G, the “second period scenario lottery table” shown in FIG. 14 is used.
The scenario lottery table shown in FIG. 14 has a tendency that the scenario stage becomes higher toward scenario E as compared with that in FIG.
(3) Number of remaining games: 3G or less When the number of remaining games is 3G or less, the “third-period scenario lottery table” shown in FIG. 15 is used.

When the number of remaining games is 3G or less, in this embodiment, step-up lottery is not performed, scenario F is selected, and step-up is not performed. When the number of remaining games becomes 3G or less, as shown in FIG. 11, a continuous effect that develops over the remaining three games is performed.
(Description of the effect lottery table using FIGS. 16 to 18)
The effect lottery table will be described with reference to FIGS.
The effect lottery table is a lottery table used when determining the effect used in the sign effect game. The effect lottery table is stored in the precursor effect control means 330 shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, and the effect lottery is executed by the precursor effect control means 330.

As shown in FIGS. 16 to 18, three types of effect lottery tables are prepared for each of the characters A to C as follows.
(1) Character A
In the case of “character A”, the “character A effect lottery table” shown in FIG. 16 is used. In the case of the character A, as shown in the figure, the step-up effect is selected every time the step-up is performed, that is, according to the effect states B to E (see FIG. 11).
The production is roughly divided into the following productions.

(A) Production not generated “Production not generated” means that effects such as “predictive effect” and “step-up”, which will be described later, do not appear in the sign effect game.
(B) Predictive effect Although the “predictive effect” is as described above, it will be described repeatedly, and is controlled by the predictive effect executing means 440 shown in FIG. In addition to the effects, it refers to an effect state in which the step stage can be estimated through the appearance frequency, and is divided into a plurality of effects A to C, for example. The indication effect is executed by the indication effect execution means 440 shown in FIG.

(C) Step-up effect The “step-up effect” is as described above. To explain repeatedly, the step-up effect is controlled by the step-up effect executing means 430 shown in FIG. In addition, it refers to an effect state in which the appearance mode is different for each character. The step-up effect is executed by the step-up effect executing means 430 shown in FIG.
(D) Continuous production development production The “continuous production development production” is executed after the precursor production, and is a plurality of continuous productions, as shown in FIG. After that, the game proceeds to the special game state through the special game preparation state.

  During the execution of the continuous production development production, there is virtually no step-up. That is, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 30 described later, when selecting the period lottery table, the remaining G number of precursor games is referred to (see step S173 and step S181), but step-up lottery is It is executed regardless of the remaining number of G (see step S179). However, since the probability of winning the step-up at that time is “zero” (see FIG. 15: lottery values corresponding to scenarios B to D are not assigned), the lottery result is “scenario F”. This is because the up is practically not performed.

In addition, when the continuous effect development effect is started, the character cannot be selected in the standby state between the continuous effect development effects, and is fixed to the character immediately before the transition to the continuous effect development effect. The continuous effect development effect is executed by the sign effect control means 330 shown in FIGS.
(2) Character B
In the case of “Character B”, the “Character B effect lottery table” shown in FIG. 17 is used.
In the case of the character B, as shown in FIG. 17, the step-up effect is selected only when stepping up to step 5 (effect state E). Alternatively, effects A to C are selected. That is, even if the step-up is performed on the standby screen B1 (step 1 → 2 → 3 → 4), the step-up effect is not executed.

(3) Character C
In the case of “character C”, the “character C effect lottery table” shown in FIG. 18 is used.
In the case of the character C, as shown in FIG. 18, the step-up effect is selected only when stepping up to step 4 or 5 (effect state D / E), and the step-up effect is not selected in steps 1-3. No production or productions A to C are selected. That is, even when stepping up on the standby screen C1 (step 1 → 2 → 3), the step-up effect is not executed.
(Description of an example of character switching using FIGS. 9 and 10)
An example of character switching using FIGS. 9 and 10 will be described. The figure shows an example in the second precursor effect game state (internal winning information = Atari). In addition, in the figure, step information is switched at the time of lever operation in order to clarify the winning of the step-up lottery, but the internal step information is switched at the end of each precursor game.
(Standby state 1)
First, as shown in FIG. 9, when “lever operation” is performed after “bet operation” in “standby state 1”, “standby state 1” is ended and “prediction effect game 1” is started.

In the standby state 1, the standby effect is executed, and the character set immediately before is used as the character used for the standby effect.
In the present embodiment, in standby state 1, as shown in FIG. 12, “character B” appears and “standby screen B1” is displayed on image display device 51 (image display means).
“Step-up lottery” is executed in response to the “lever operation”. The step-up lottery is controlled by the step-up lottery means 400 shown in FIG. 3, and the lottery result is reflected as a scenario as shown in FIG. 11. Scenarios B to E correspond to “Atari”, and scenario A is Equivalent to “losing”.
(Precursor production game 1)
Since the sign production game 1 is the first time, the number of remaining games is 10G or more. For this reason, scenario information (refer FIG. 11) is determined by lottery (scenario lottery process) using the 1st period scenario lottery table shown in FIG. In addition, since the character selected in the immediately preceding standby state 1 is the character B, “effect” is determined by lottery (effect lottery process) using the character B effect lottery table shown in FIG.

First, in the indication effect game 1, the scenario lottery is executed using the lottery values corresponding to “internal step = 1” and “internal winning information = atari” in the first period scenario lottery table (FIG. 13). The lottery values include scenario A winning probability = 13359/16384, scenario B winning probability = 3000/16384, scenario E winning probability = 25/16384, scenario C.D.F winning probability = 0/16384, and so on. Is the value. Here, it is assumed that “scenario A (non-entry)” is won.
Next, in the sign effect game 1, the effect lottery is executed using the lottery value corresponding to the “effect state A” corresponding to the scenario A in the character B effect lottery table (FIG. 17). The lottery values are: Winning probability of no production effect = 10383/16384, Winning probability of indication effect A = 3000/16384, Winning probability of indication effect B = 2000/16384, Winning probability of indication effect C = 1000/16384, step The winning probability of the up effect and the continuous effect development effect is 0/16384. Here, it is assumed that “the production has not occurred” is won.

As a result, in the indication effect game 1, since the result of the step-up lottery (scenario lottery) is scenario A, the internal step = 1 remains without stepping up. Further, in the image display device 51 (image display means), the sign effect or the step-up effect is not executed, and a special effect does not occur (effect state = effect not generated).
As shown in FIG. 9, when the medal payout is performed through the third stop operation, the sign effect game 1 ends the sign effect game 1 and proceeds to the next standby state 2.
(Standby state 2)
In the standby state 2, as shown in FIG. 9, it is assumed that the character is selected, that is, the character B is switched to the character A.

Character selection is executed by operating the chance switch 42 and the menu switch 43 (see FIG. 1) using the character selection screen. As a result of the character selection, the standby screen is switched from the standby screen B1 to the standby screen A1 in which the character A appears corresponding to the same internal step information, that is, step 1, as shown in FIG.
In the standby state 2, when the lever operation is performed after the betting operation, the standby state 2 is ended, and the next precursor effect game 2 is started.
(Precursor production game 2)
Since the sign production game 2 is still the second time, the number of remaining games is 10G or more. For this reason, scenario information (refer FIG. 11) is determined by lottery (scenario lottery process) using the 1st period scenario lottery table shown in FIG. Further, since the character has been switched from the character B to the character A in the immediately preceding standby state 2, the “effect” is determined by lottery (effect lottery process) using the character A effect lottery table shown in FIG. .

First, in the indication effect game 2, scenario lottery is executed using lottery values corresponding to “internal step = 1” and “internal winning information = atari” in the first period scenario lottery table (FIG. 13). Here, it is assumed that “scenario B (step up to step 2)” is won.
Next, in the sign effect game 2, the effect lottery is executed using the lottery value corresponding to the “effect state B” corresponding to the scenario B in the character A effect lottery table (FIG. 16). The lottery values are values such that the winning probability of the step-up effect = 16384/16384 and the winning probability of the other effects = 0/16384. Here, it is assumed that “step-up production” is won.

As a result, in the indication effect game 2, since the result of the step-up lottery (scenario lottery) is scenario B, step up to step 2 and internal step = 2. In the image display device 51 (image display means), a step-up effect is executed.
As illustrated in FIG. 9, when the medal payout is performed through the third stop operation, the sign effect game 2 ends the sign effect game 2 and proceeds to the next standby state 3.
(Standby state 3)
In the standby state 3, since the internal step is stepped up from step 1 to step 2, a standby screen A2 in which the character A appears is displayed as shown in FIG. Therefore, the player grasps that the internal step information has been stepped up to step 2 because the standby screen A1 displayed in the previous standby state 2 has been changed to the current standby screen A2. Is possible.

In the standby state 3, when the lever operation is performed after the betting operation, the standby state 3 is ended, and the next precursor effect game 3 is started.
(Signature game 3)
Since the sign production game 3 is the third time, the remaining number of games is 10G or more. For this reason, scenario information (refer FIG. 11) is determined by lottery (scenario lottery process) using the 1st period scenario lottery table shown in FIG. Further, in the immediately preceding standby state 3, since the character has not been switched, the “effect” is drawn by lottery (effect lottery processing) using the character A effect lottery table shown in FIG. Determined by.

First, in the indication effect game 3, the scenario lottery is executed using the lottery values corresponding to “internal step = 2” and “internal winning information = Atari” in the first period scenario lottery table (FIG. 13). The lottery values include scenario A winning probability = 14359/16384, scenario C winning probability = 2000/16384, scenario E winning probability = 25/16384, scenario B / DF / F winning probability = 0/16384, and so on. Is the value. Here, it is assumed that “scenario A (non-entry)” is won.
Next, in the sign effect game 3, the effect lottery is executed using the lottery value corresponding to the “effect state A” corresponding to the scenario A in the character A effect lottery table (FIG. 16). Here, it is assumed that “the production has not occurred” is won.

As a result, in the indication effect game 3, since the result of the step-up lottery (scenario lottery) is scenario A, the internal step = 2 remains without stepping up. Further, in the image display device 51 (image display means), the sign effect or the step-up effect is not executed, and a special effect does not occur (effect state = effect not generated).
As shown in FIG. 9, when the medal payout is performed through the third stop operation, the sign effect game 3 ends the sign effect game 3 and proceeds to the next standby state 4.
(Standby state 4)
In standby state 4, it is assumed that character selection, that is, switching from character A to character B, as shown in FIGS.

As a result of the character selection, the standby screen is switched from the standby screen A2 to the standby screen B1 in which the character B appears corresponding to the same internal step, that is, step 2, as shown in FIG.
As shown in FIG. 12, the standby screen B1 is commonly used in steps 2 to 4. Therefore, after the current character change, the player has step 2 to check whether the internal step information remains step 2. Whether or not it is up is indistinguishable as long as the standby screen B1 is viewed. Thereafter, when the lever operation is performed through the bet operation, the standby state 4 ends, and the next sign production game 4 is started.
(Precursor production game 4)
Since the sign production game 4 is still the fourth time, the number of remaining games is 10G or more. For this reason, scenario information (refer FIG. 11) is determined by lottery (scenario lottery process) using the 1st period scenario lottery table shown in FIG. Further, since the character has been switched from the character A to the character B in the immediately preceding standby state 3, “effect” is determined by lottery (effect lottery process) using the character B effect lottery table shown in FIG. .

First, in the sign effect game 4, the scenario lottery is executed using the lottery values corresponding to “internal step = 2” and “internal winning information = Atari” in the first period scenario lottery table (FIG. 13). Here, it is assumed that “scenario A (non-entry)” is won.
Next, in the sign effect game 4, the effect lottery is executed using the lottery value corresponding to the “effect state A” corresponding to the scenario A in the character B effect lottery table (FIG. 17). Here, it is assumed that “predictive effect A” is won.
As a result, in the indication effect game 4, since the result of the step-up lottery (scenario lottery) is scenario A, the internal step = 2 remains without stepping up. In addition, in the image display device 51 (image display means), the indication effect A is executed. Then, as shown in FIG. 10, when the medal payout is performed through the third stop operation, the sign effect game 4 ends the sign effect game 4 and proceeds to the next standby state 5.
(Standby state 5)
In the standby state 5, since the internal step is maintained at step 2, a standby screen B1 in which the character B appears is displayed as shown in FIG. For this reason, since the standby screen B1 is commonly used in Steps 2 to 4 as shown in FIG. 12, the player is still unable to determine whether he has stepped up. In the standby state 5, the character is not switched.

In the standby state 5, when the lever operation is performed after the betting operation, the standby state 5 ends, and the next precursor effect game 5 is started.
(Significant game 5)
Since the sign production game 5 is still the fifth time, the number of remaining games is 10G or more. For this reason, scenario information (refer FIG. 11) is determined by lottery (scenario lottery process) using the 1st period scenario lottery table shown in FIG. In addition, since the character has not been switched in the immediately preceding standby state 4, as in the indication effect game 4, the “effect” is determined by lottery (effect lottery process) using the character B effect lottery table shown in FIG. 17. It is determined.

First, in the indication effect game 5, the scenario lottery is executed using the lottery values corresponding to “internal step = 2” and “internal winning information = Atari” in the first period scenario lottery table (FIG. 13). Here, it is assumed that “scenario C (step up to step 3)” is won.
Next, in the sign effect game 5, the effect lottery is executed using the lottery value corresponding to the “effect state C” corresponding to the scenario C in the character B effect lottery table (FIG. 17). Here, it is assumed that “the production has not occurred” is won. The lottery value corresponding to the effect state C is a value that results in a winning probability of step-up effect = 0/16384. Therefore, when stepping up to step 3 with the character B selected, the step-up effect Is set not to be performed.

As a result, in the indication effect game 5, since the result of the step-up lottery (scenario lottery) is scenario C, step-up is performed to step 3 and internal step = 3. Further, in the image display device 51 (image display means), the step-up effect is not executed, and a special effect is not generated (effect state = effect not generated).
As shown in FIG. 10, when the medal payout is performed through the third stop operation, the precursor effect game 5 ends the precursor effect game 5 and proceeds to the next standby state 6.
(Standby state 6)
In the standby state 6, as shown in FIG. 10, it is assumed that the character is selected, that is, the character B is switched to the character A.

As a result of the character selection, the standby screen is switched from the standby screen B1 to the standby screen A3 in which the character A appears having the same internal step information, that is, step 3, as shown in FIG. For this reason, the player can grasp that the internal step information has been stepped up to step 3 since the standby screen A3 is displayed.
In the standby state 6, when the lever operation is performed after the betting operation, the standby state 6 ends, and the next precursor effect game 6 is started.
(Waiting state 7 from precursor stage game 6)
The sign effect game 6 shown in FIG. 10 is the same as the sign effect game 3 except that the internal step information is changed from step 2 to step 3, and thus description thereof is omitted. Also, the standby state 7 is the same as the standby state 3 except that the internal step information is changed from step 2 to step 3, and thus the description thereof is omitted.
(Description of the flowchart on the game progress control means 200 (main board) side using FIG. 33)
The basic flow of the game on the game progress control means 200 (main board) side shown in FIG. 1 will be described with reference to FIG.

(1) Step S1: “Medal insertion number setting process”
The “medal insertion number setting process” is a process related to so-called “bet”. The process relating to “bet” refers to a process of inserting credits into the machine as medals by operating the bet switch 44 (FIGS. 1 and 2). The “medal insertion number setting process” is controlled by the game progress control means 200. After the “medal insertion number setting process”, the process proceeds to the “start operation determination” which is the next step S2.
(2) Step S2: “Determination of start operation”
In “judgment of start operation”, if there is a start lever operation (operation of the start switch 46), the process proceeds to the next step S3 “role lottery process”. The process returns to the “medal insertion number setting process” which is step S1. The “start operation determination” is controlled by the game progress control means 200.

(3) Step S3: “Role drawing process”
The “role lottery process” is a process related to the part lottery, and the internal winning combination information as a lottery result is transmitted as a “command” to the effect control means 300 (sub board) side. The “role lottery process” is controlled by the role lottery unit 210 in the game progress control unit 200. In this role lottery process, in addition to the lottery to determine the internal winning combination, a lottery to determine whether or not to win the freeze is executed, and the result (“freeze winning” or “freeze not winning”) is produced as a command. It is transmitted to the control means 300 (sub board) side. After the “role lottery process”, the process proceeds to the next step S4 “reel fluctuation process”.

(4) Step S4: “Reel variation processing”
The “reel fluctuation process” is a process related to a series of flows from the start of the reels 33 to 35 to the stop operation determination and further to the stop of the reels 33 to 35. The “reel fluctuation process” is controlled by the game progress control means 200 as a whole, and the start / stop of the reels 33 to 35 is controlled by the reel control means 220. After the “reel fluctuation process”, the process proceeds to the “winning determination process” which is the next step S6.
(5) Step S5: “Winning determination process”
The “winning determination process” is a process for determining whether or not the symbols corresponding to the winning combination have been prepared. The “winning determination process” is controlled by the game result determination means 230 in the game progress control means 200. After the “winning determination process”, the process proceeds to the “medal payout process” which is the next step S7.

(6) Step S6: “Medal payout process”
The “medal payout process” is a process for paying out a prescribed number of medals set for the winning combination. The “medal payout process” is controlled by the hopper control unit 240 based on the determination result of the game result determination unit 230. The flow of (1) to (6) above is one game, and is also simply referred to as “1G”.
(Explanation of flowchart on the side of effect control means 300 (sub-board) using FIGS. 19 to 32)
Various effect states by the effect control means 300 (sub-board) side shown in FIGS. 2 and 3 will be described with reference to FIGS.
(Normal state processing in FIG. 19)
The “normal state processing” will be described with reference to FIG.

The “normal state process” is a process when the gaming state by the effect control means 300 (FIG. 2) is “normal state” as shown in FIG.
The “normal state transition process” in step S13 in FIG. 19 is a process of switching the normal state (chance game lottery probability: low / high / high accuracy).
Further, the “ceiling game number process” in step S16 is a process of determining the number of ceiling G and the number of Gs up to the first predictive effect game lottery. If the ceiling G number has been reached, FIG. 21 is used. An “AT lottery process” to be described later is executed.

The flowchart shown in FIG. 19 will be described below.
(1) Step S11: “Receiving“ internal winning combination information ”?”
First, the process proceeds to step S11, where it is determined whether or not "'internal winning combination information' has been received?" This determination is executed by the effect control means 300 (sub-board, FIGS. 2 and 3).
That is, based on the result lottery result of the role lottery means 210 of the game progress control means 200 (FIG. 2, main board), the effect control means 300 (sub-board, FIG. 2 and FIG. 3) is passed through the game information transmission means 260. The production control means 300 determines whether or not the transmitted “internal winning combination information” is received by the game information receiving means 310.

If “internal winning combination information” is received as a result of the determination, the process proceeds from step S11 to the next step S12 as shown in FIG. On the other hand, if the “internal winning combination information” has not been received, the series of processing ends, the process returns to step S11, and the processing is repeated until “internal winning combination information” is received.
(2) Step S12: “AT lottery process”
In step S12, “AT lottery processing” is executed. The “AT lottery process” is executed by the AT control means 340 of the effect control means 300 (sub-board, FIGS. 2 and 3).

The “AT lottery process” will be described later with reference to FIG.
After executing the “AT lottery process”, the process proceeds from step S12 to the next step S13 as shown in FIG.
(3) Step S13: “Normal state transition process”
In step S13, “normal state transition processing” is executed. The “normal state transition process” is executed by the effect control means 300 (sub-board, FIGS. 2 and 3).
As described above, the “normal state transition process” is a process for switching the normal state (chance game lottery probability: low probability / high accuracy / ultra high accuracy).

After executing the “normal state transition process”, the process proceeds from step S13 to the next step S14 as shown in FIG.
(4) Step S14: “Freeze process”
In step S14, “freeze processing” is executed. The “freeze process” is executed by the effect control means 300 (sub-board, FIGS. 2 and 3).
The “freeze process” will be described later with reference to FIG.
After execution of the “freeze process”, the process proceeds from step S14 to the next step S15 as shown in FIG.

(5) Step S15: “Normal game number processing”
In step S15, “normal game number processing” is executed. The “normal game number processing” is executed by the effect control means 300 (sub-board, FIGS. 2 and 3).
The “normal game number processing” will be described later with reference to FIG.
After the “normal game number processing” is executed, the process proceeds from step S15 to the next step S16 as shown in FIG.
(6) Step S16: “Ceiling Game Number Processing”
In step S16, a “ceiling game number process” is executed. The “ceiling game number process” is executed by the effect control means 300 (sub-board, FIGS. 2 and 3).

As described above, the “ceiling game number process” is a process for determining the number of ceilings G and the number of Gs up to the first sign production game lottery.
After execution of the “ceiling game number process”, as shown in FIG. 19, the series of processes are temporarily ended, and the process returns to step S11 to determine again whether or not “Receiving“ internal winning combination information ”?”. The
(Internal winning status process in FIG. 20)
The “internal winning state process” will be described with reference to FIG.

The “internal winning state process” is a process in a case where the effect state by the effect control means 300 (FIG. 2) is the “internal winning state”. This process is a sub-side process processed by the effect control means 300 shown in FIG.
Here, as shown in FIG. 8, the “internal winning state” refers to a case in which there are any one of three types of a second precursor effect game state, a second precursor effect game state, and a direct release precursor state.
In FIG. 20, the “internal winning process” in step S22 is a process of executing a lottery to reduce the number of G until the AT is activated, and causing a special game to be activated immediately when the winning is made.

The flowchart shown in FIG. 20 will be described below.
(1) Step S21: “Receive“ internal winning combination information ”?”
First, the process proceeds to step S21, and it is determined whether or not "'internal winning combination information' has been received?" This determination is executed by the effect control means 300 (sub-board, FIGS. 2 and 3).
That is, based on the result lottery result of the role lottery means 210 of the game progress control means 200 (FIG. 2, main board), the effect control means 300 (sub-board, FIG. 2 and FIG. 3) is passed through the game information transmission means 260. The production control means 300 determines whether or not the transmitted “internal winning combination information” is received by the game information receiving means 310.

As a result of the determination, when “internal winning combination information” is received, the process proceeds from step S21 to the next step S22 as shown in FIG. On the other hand, if the “internal winning combination information” has not been received, the series of processing ends, the process returns to step S21, and the processing is repeated until “internal winning combination information” is received.
(2) Step S22: “Processing during internal winning”
In step S22, “internal winning process” is executed. The “internal winning process” is executed by the effect control means 300 (sub-board, FIGS. 2 and 3).

As described above, the “internal winning process” is a process of executing a lottery to shorten the number of G until the AT is activated, and causing a special game to be immediately activated when the winner is won.
After executing the “internal winning process”, as shown in FIG. 20, the process proceeds from step S22 to the next step S23.
(3) Step S23: “Normal state transition process”
In step S23, “normal state transition processing” is executed. The “normal state transition process” is executed by the effect control means 300 (sub-board, FIGS. 2 and 3).

As described above, the “normal state transition process” is a process for switching the normal state (chance game lottery probability: low probability / high accuracy / ultra high accuracy).
After executing the “normal state transition process”, the process proceeds from step S23 to the next step S24 as shown in FIG.
(4) Step S24: “Freeze process”
In step S24, “freeze processing” is executed. The “freeze process” is executed by the effect control means 300 (sub-board, FIGS. 2 and 3).

The “freeze process” will be described later with reference to FIG.
After execution of the “freeze process”, the process proceeds from step S24 to the next step S25 as shown in FIG.
(5) Step S25: “Normal game number processing”
In step S25, “normal game number processing” is executed. The “normal game number processing” is executed by the effect control means 300 (sub-board, FIGS. 2 and 3).
The “normal game number processing” will be described later with reference to FIG.

After executing the “normal game number process”, as shown in FIG. 20, the series of processes are temporarily ended, and the process returns to step S21 to determine again whether or not “Receiving“ internal winning combination information ”?” Is done.
(AT processing lottery in FIG. 21)
The “AT processing lottery” will be described with reference to FIG.
“AT process lottery” is a process related to AT lottery by the AT control means 340 of the effect control means 300 (FIG. 2). This process is a sub-side process processed by the effect control means 300 shown in FIG.

“AT lottery (lottery) process” in step S32 in FIG. 21 is a process of executing a lottery for a first sign effect game, a second sign effect game, and a direct release when a lottery is won.
The “AT lottery (G number) process” in step S34 is a process of executing the lottery of the second omen effect game / direct cancellation when the number of cancellations G is exhausted.
The “AT winning process” in step S36 is a process for switching between the normal modes A, B, C, and D as a process when the AT is won.
The “chance game acquisition lottery” in step S38 is a process of executing a lottery for acquiring a chance game.

In the present embodiment, the AT lottery is executed when the winning lottery is won or when the number of canceled Gs is exhausted. However, in addition to this, for example, when the number of “loses” in a continuous performance reaches a specified number, or when points (meters) accumulated according to game results reach a certain value, AT lottery is executed. You may do it.
The flowchart shown in FIG. 21 will be described below.
(1) Step S31: “Winning the role lottery?”
First, the process proceeds to step S31, in which it is determined whether or not “A winning lottery is won?”. This determination is executed by the effect control means 300 (sub-board, FIGS. 2 and 3).

That is, based on the winning lottery result of the winning lottery means 210 of the game progress control means 200 (FIG. 2, main board), the effect control means 300 (sub-board, FIG. 2 and FIG. 3) of the game information transmission means 260. “Internal winning combination information” is transmitted to the game information receiving means 310. The effect control means 300 determines whether or not “the winning lottery is won?” Based on the received “internal winning combination information”.
As a result of the determination, if the winning lottery is won, the process proceeds from step S31 to the next step S32 as shown in FIG. On the other hand, when the winning lottery is not won, the next step S32 is avoided and the process proceeds directly from step S31 to step S33 described later.

(2) Step S32: “AT lottery processing”
In step S32, an “AT lottery (lottery) process” is executed. The “AT lottery (lottery) process” is executed by the AT control means 340 (FIG. 3).
The “AT lottery (lottery) process” is a process for executing the lottery of the first omen effect game / the second omen effect game / direct release when the lottery is won as described above.
After executing the “AT lottery (lottery) process”, the process proceeds from step S32 to the next step S33 as shown in FIG.

(3) Step S33: “Reach G number reached?”
In step S33, it is determined whether or not “reach G number reached?”. This determination is executed by the effect control means 300 (sub-board, FIGS. 2 and 3).
As a result of the determination, if the number of cancellation G has been reached, the process proceeds from step S33 to the next step S34 as shown in FIG. On the other hand, if the release G number has not been reached, the next step S34 is avoided and the process proceeds from step S33 to step S35 described later.

(4) Step S34: “AT lottery (G number) processing”
In step S34, “AT lottery (number of G) process” is executed. The “AT lottery (G number) process” is executed by the AT control means 340 (FIG. 3).
As described above, the “AT lottery (G number) process” is a process of executing the lottery for the second omen effect game and the direct release when the release G number is exhausted.
After performing the “AT lottery (number of G) process”, the process proceeds from step S34 to the next step S35 as shown in FIG.

(5) Step S35: “Winning AT lottery?”
In step S35, it is determined whether or not "AT lottery is won?" This determination is executed by the AT control means 340 (FIG. 3).
As a result of the determination, if the AT lottery is won, the process proceeds from step S35 to the next step S36 as shown in FIG. On the other hand, if the AT lottery is not won, the process branches and proceeds from step S35 to step S38 described later.

(6) Step S36: “AT winning process”
In step S36, "AT winning process" is executed. The “AT winning process” is executed by the AT control means 340 (FIG. 3).
As described above, the “AT winning process” is a process of switching the normal mode A / B / C / D as a process when winning an AT.
After executing the “AT winning process”, as shown in FIG. 21, the process proceeds from step S36 to the next step S37.

(7) Step S37: “Zone setting process”
In step S37, “zone setting processing” is executed. The “zone setting process” is executed by the effect control means 300 (sub-board, FIGS. 2 and 3).
The “zone setting process” will be described later with reference to FIG.
After executing the “zone setting process”, as shown in FIG. 21, the series of processes is terminated, the process returns to the flowchart shown in FIG. .
(Zone setting process in FIG. 22)
The “zone setting process” will be described with reference to FIG.

The “zone setting process” is a process for switching the gaming state by the effect control means 300 (sub-board, FIGS. 2 and 3). This process is a sub-side process processed by the effect control means 300 shown in FIG.
In FIG. 22, “G number lottery” in step S43 is a game in which the number of Gs in the first warning effect game precursor state (see FIG. 8) (hereinafter also referred to as “the warning G number”) and the first warning effect game state. This is a process of determining the number (hereinafter also referred to as “the number of main bodies G”).
The “G number lottery” in step S51 is a process of determining the number of Gs in the second warning effect game state (number of warnings G) and the number of games in the second warning effect game state (number of main bodies G).

The “direct release game number lottery” in step S60 is a process for determining the number of Gs in the direct release precursor state.
The flowchart shown in FIG. 22 will be described below.
(1) Step S41: “Normal condition?”
First, the process proceeds to step S41, where it is determined whether or not “normal state?” (See FIG. 8). This determination is executed by the warning effect control means 330 (FIGS. 2 and 3).

As a result of the determination, in the “normal state”, as shown in FIG. 22, the process proceeds from step S41 to the next step S41. On the other hand, when it is not “normal state”, the process branches and proceeds from step S41 to the next step S50 described later.
(2) Step S42: “Won the first sign production game?”
In step S42, it is determined whether or not “I win the first sign directing game?” (See FIG. 8). This determination is executed by the warning effect control means 330 (FIGS. 2 and 3).

As a result of the determination, if the “first sign effect game” is won in the AT lottery (S12), the process proceeds from step S42 to the next step S43 as shown in FIG. On the other hand, in the case of non-winning, the process branches and proceeds from step S42 to step S50 described later.
(3) Step S43: “G number lottery”
In step S43, “G number lottery” is executed. The “G number lottery” is executed by the warning effect control means 330 (FIGS. 2 and 3).
As described above, the “G number lottery” determines the number of games in the first warning effect game state (see FIG. 8) (number of warnings G) and the number of games in the first warning effect game state (number of main bodies G). It is processing to do.

After the “G number lottery”, the process proceeds from step S43 to the next step S44 as shown in FIG.
(4) Step S44: “Set the number of G that is the lottery result as the number of precursor games”
In step S44, the number of Gs as the lottery result is set as the number of precursor games (the number of games in the first precursor effect game precursor state). The setting of the number of warning games is executed by the warning effect control means 330 (FIGS. 2 and 3).
After setting the number of precursor games, the process proceeds from step S44 to the next step S45 as shown in FIG.

(5) Step S45: “Set the number of G as a lottery result as the number of main game”
In step S45, the number of Gs as the lottery result is set as the number of main game (the number of games in the first sign effect game state). The setting of the number of main game is executed by the precursor effect control means 330 (FIGS. 2 and 3).
After setting the number of main game, as shown in FIG. 22, the process proceeds from step S45 to the next step S4.
(6) Step S46: “Set the precursor state to“ first precursor directing game state ””
In step S46, the precursor state is set to “first precursor effect gaming state” (see FIG. 8). The setting of the “first sign effect game state” is executed by the sign effect control means 330 (FIGS. 2 and 3).

After the setting, as shown in FIG. 22, the series of processing ends, the process returns to the flowchart shown in FIG. 21, returns to the flowchart shown in FIG. 19, and proceeds to step S13 in the drawing to execute the “normal state transition process”. Executed.
(7) Step S50: “Winning the second sign directing game?”
In step S50, it is determined whether or not “winning for the second sign effect game?” (See FIG. 8). This determination is executed by the warning effect control means 330 (FIGS. 2 and 3).

As a result of the determination, if the “second precursor effect game” is won, the process proceeds from step S50 to the next step S51 as shown in FIG. On the other hand, in the case of non-winning, the process branches and proceeds from step S50 to step S60 described later.
(8) Step S51: “G lottery”
In step S51, “G number lottery” is executed. The “G number lottery” is executed by the warning effect control means 330 (FIGS. 2 and 3).
As described above, the “G number lottery” is a process of determining the number of games in the second precursor effect game state (number of precursors G) and the number of games in the second precursor effect game state (number of main bodies G).

After the “G number lottery”, the process proceeds from step S51 to the next step S52 as shown in FIG.
(9) Step S52: “Set the number of G as a lottery result as the number of precursor games”
In step S52, the G number as the lottery result is set to the number of precursor games (the number of games in the second precursor effect game precursor state). The setting of the number of warning games is executed by the warning effect control means 330 (FIGS. 2 and 3).
After setting the number of precursor games, as shown in FIG. 22, the process proceeds from step S52 to the next step S53.

(10) Step S53: “Set the number of G as a lottery result as the number of main game”
In step S53, the G number as the lottery result is set as the main game number (the number of games in the second omen effect game state). The setting of the number of main game is executed by the precursor effect control means 330 (FIGS. 2 and 3).
After setting the number of main game, as shown in FIG. 22, the process proceeds from step S53 to next step S54.
(11) Step S54: “Set the precursor state to“ second precursor directing game state ””
In step S54, the precursor state is set to “second precursor effect gaming state” (see FIG. 8). The setting of the “second sign effect game state” is executed by the sign effect control means 330 (FIGS. 2 and 3).

After the setting, as shown in FIG. 22, the process proceeds from step S54 to the next step S55.
(12) Step S55: “Set the gaming state to“ internal winning state ””
In step S55, the gaming state is set to “internal winning state”. The setting of “internal winning state” is executed by the warning effect control means 330 (FIGS. 2 and 3).
“Internal winning state” means “AT” winning state in the case of “second precursor effect gaming state” (see FIG. 1), whereas “first predictor effect gaming state” In such a case, “AT” is not selected.

After the setting, as shown in FIG.
(13) Step S60: “Do you win“ direct release ”?”
In step S60, it is determined whether or not "" Direct release is won? "(See FIG. 8). This determination is executed by the warning effect control means 330 (FIGS. 2 and 3).
As a result of the determination, if “direct release” is won, the process proceeds from step S60 to the next step S61 as shown in FIG. On the other hand, in the case of non-winning, it branches and ends a series of processes.

(14) Step S61: “Directly released game number lottery”
In step S61, a “direct release game number lottery” is executed. The “direct release game number lottery” is executed by the warning effect control means 330 (FIGS. 2 and 3).
As described above, the “direct release game number lottery” is a process of determining the number of Gs in the direct release precursor state (see FIG. 8).
After the “direct release game number lottery”, the process proceeds from step S61 to the next step S62 as shown in FIG.

(15) Step S62: “Set the number of G as a lottery result to the number of precursor games”
In step S62, the G number as the lottery result is set as the number of precursor games (the number of games in the direct release precursor state). The setting of the number of warning games is executed by the warning effect control means 330 (FIGS. 2 and 3).
After setting the number of precursor games, as shown in FIG. 22, the process proceeds from step S62 to the next step S63.
(16) Step S63: “Set“ 0 ”to the number of main game”
In step S63, “0” is set as the main game number. The setting is executed by the warning effect control means 330 (FIGS. 2 and 3).

After the setting, as shown in FIG. 22, the process proceeds from step S63 to the next step S64.
(17) Step S64: “Set the precursor state to“ direct release precursor state ””
In step S64, the precursor state is set to “direct release precursor state” (see FIG. 8). The “direct release sign state” is set by the sign effect control means 330 (FIGS. 2 and 3).
After the “direct release sign state” is set, the process proceeds from step S64 to the next step S65 as shown in FIG.
(18) Step S65: “Set the gaming state to“ internal winning state ””
In step S65, the gaming state is set to “internal winning state”. The setting of “internal winning state” is executed by the warning effect control means 330 (FIGS. 2 and 3).

After the setting, as shown in FIG.
(Normal game number processing in FIG. 23)
The “normal game number processing” will be described with reference to FIG.
The “normal game number process” is a process for updating various game numbers and game states in the normal state. This process is a sub-side process processed by the effect control means 300 shown in FIG.
The “first precursor effect game block lottery process” in step S77 in FIG. 23 is a process of determining a section in which the first precursor effect game state (see FIG. 8) does not occur.

The flowchart shown in FIG. 23 will be described below.
(1) Step S71: “Number of precursor games> 0”
First, proceeding to step S71, it is determined whether or not “the number of precursor games> 0” (the number of precursor games exceeds “0” G). This determination is executed by the warning effect control means 330 (FIGS. 2 and 3).
As a result of the determination, if “the number of precursor games> 0”, as shown in FIG. 23, the process proceeds from step S71 to the next step S72. On the other hand, if “the number of precursor games> 0”, that is, if the number of precursor games is “0” G, the process branches from step S71 to step S80 described later.

(2) Step S72: “Subtract the number of precursors”
In step S72, “number of precursor games” is subtracted (“number of precursor games” = “number of precursor games” −1 (G)). The “subtraction” is executed by the warning effect control means 330 (FIGS. 2 and 3). That is, when the first precursor effect gaming state is set, the number of games in the precursor state (first precursor effect gaming precursor state) is counted, and when the second precursor effect gaming state is set, The number of games in the precursor state (second precursor effect game precursor state) is counted, and when the direct release precursor state is set, the number of games in that state is counted.

After “subtraction”, as shown in FIG. 23, the process proceeds from step S72 to the next step S73.
(3) Step S73: “Number of precursor games = 0”
In step S73, it is determined whether or not “number of precursor games = 0” (number of precursor games is “0” G). This determination is executed by the warning effect control means 330 (FIGS. 2 and 3).
As a result of the determination, if “the number of precursor games = 0”, the process proceeds from step S73 to the next step S74 as shown in FIG. On the other hand, if “the number of precursor games = 0”, that is, if the “number of precursor games” is “1” G or more, the process branches to end the series of processes, and the flowchart shown in FIG. 19 or FIG. Return. In other words, it is determined whether the first precursor effect game precursor state, the second precursor effect game precursor state, or the direct release precursor state has ended.

(4) Step S74: “Number of main game = 0”
In step S74, it is determined whether or not “number of main body games = 0” (the number of main body games is “0” G). This determination is executed by the warning effect control means 330 (FIGS. 2 and 3).
As a result of the determination, if “the number of main game = 0”, as shown in FIG. 23, the process proceeds from step S74 to the next step S75. On the other hand, when “the number of main body games = 0”, that is, when “the number of main body games” is “1” G or more, the process branches to end the series of processing, and the flowchart shown in FIG. 19 or FIG. Return. That is, it is determined whether the first precursor effect gaming state or the second precursor effect gaming state has ended. If the direct release sign state is set, the number of main game is set to 0, and the process proceeds to step S75.

(5) Step S75: “First omen production game state?”
In step S75, it is determined whether or not it is “first sign effect gaming state?” (See FIG. 8). This determination is executed by the warning effect control means 330 (FIGS. 2 and 3).
As a result of the determination, in the case of the “first sign effect game state”, as shown in FIG. 23, the process proceeds from step S75 to the next step S76. On the other hand, when it is not the “first sign effect game state”, that is, when it is “the internal winning state” (the second sign effect game state or the direct release sign state (see FIG. 8)), as shown in FIG. The process branches from step S75 to step S82 described later.

(6) Step S76: “Clear precursor status information”
In step S76, the “precursor state information” is cleared. “Clear” is executed by the warning effect control means 330 (FIGS. 2 and 3).
After “Clear”, as shown in FIG. 23, the process proceeds from step S76 to the next step S77.
(7) Step S77: “First Prediction Direction Game Block Lottery”
In step S77, a “first precursor effect game block lottery” is executed. The “lottery” is executed by the warning effect control means 330 (FIGS. 2 and 3).

After the “lottery”, the series of processes is terminated.
(8) Step S80: “Number of main game> 0”
In step S80, it is determined whether or not “number of main body games> 0” (the number of main body games exceeds “0” G). This determination is executed by the warning effect control means 330 (FIGS. 2 and 3).
As a result of the determination, if “the number of main body games> 0”, as shown in FIG. 23, the process proceeds from step S80 to the next step S81. On the other hand, if “the number of main body games> 0”, that is, if the number of main body games is “0” G, the process branches and ends a series of processes.

(9) Step S81: “Subtract the number of main game”
In step S81, “subtract the number of main body games” (“number of main body games” = “number of main body games” −1 (G)). The “subtraction” is executed by the warning effect control means 330 (FIGS. 2 and 3). That is, when the first precursor effect gaming state is set, the number of games in that state (first precursor effect gaming state) is counted, and when the second precursor effect gaming state is set, that state The number of games in (second precursor effect gaming state) is counted. If the direct release sign state is set, the number of main game is set to 0, so no subtraction is performed here.

After “subtraction”, as shown in FIG. 23, the process proceeds from step S81 to step S74 described above.
(10) Step S82: “Clear precursor state information”
In step S82, “predictive state information” is cleared. “Clear” is executed by the warning effect control means 330 (FIGS. 2 and 3).
After “clear”, as shown in FIG. 23, the process proceeds from step S82 to the next step S83.
(11) Step S83: “Set the production state to“ special game state ””
In step S83, the effect state is set to “special game state” (see FIG. 8). “Setting” is executed by the production control means 300 (FIG. 2).

After the “setting”, as shown in FIG.
(Freeze process in FIG. 24)
The “freezing process” will be described with reference to FIG.
The “freeze process” is a special game state on the side of the effect control means 300 (sub board, FIGS. 2 and 3) according to the “freeze lottery result information” from the game progress control means 200 (main board) side of FIG. This is a process for generating (direct release, see FIG. 8). In the present embodiment, “freeze lottery result information” means information indicating that “freeze lottery” has been won. This process is a sub-side process processed by the effect control means 300 shown in FIG.

The flowchart shown in FIG. 24 will be described below.
(1) Step S91: “Received freeze election?”
First, the process proceeds to step S91, where it is determined whether or not “received a freeze win?”. This determination is executed by the warning effect control means 330 (FIGS. 2 and 3).
“Freeze winning” is drawn by the game progress control means 200 (FIG. 2, main board), and the information of “Freeze winning” is sent through the game information transmitting means 260 to the effect control means 300 (sub board, FIG. 2 and FIG. 3). ) And the effect control means 300 determines whether or not the “freeze winning” information has been received by the game information receiving means 310.

As a result of the determination, if “freeze winning” information is received, the process proceeds from step S91 to the next step S92 as shown in FIG. On the other hand, when the information of “Freeze Winning” is not received, the process branches, ends a series of processing, and returns to each flowchart shown in FIG. 19, FIG. 20, or FIG.
(2) Step S92: “Special gaming state?”
In step S92, it is determined whether or not “special gaming state?” (See FIG. 8). This determination is executed by the warning effect control means 330 (FIGS. 2 and 3).

As a result of the determination, in the case of “special game state”, the process proceeds from step S92 to the next step S93 as shown in FIG. On the other hand, if it is not in the “special game state”, the process branches and proceeds from step S92 to step S94 described later.
(3) Step S93: “Set the production state to“ special game standby state ””
In step S93, the effect state is set to “special game standby state”. This setting is executed by the warning effect control means 330 (FIGS. 2 and 3).
After the “special game standby state” is set, as shown in FIG. 24, the process proceeds from step S93 to the next step S94.

(4) Step S94: “Chance game state?”
In step S94, it is determined whether or not “chance gaming state?” (See FIG. 8). This determination is executed by the warning effect control means 330 (FIGS. 2 and 3).
As a result of the determination, in the case of “chance gaming state”, as shown in FIG. 24, the process proceeds from step S94 to the next step S95. On the other hand, if it is not “chance game state”, the process proceeds from step S94 to step S96 described later.

(5) Step S95: “Set“ 1 ”to the chance game body G number”
In step S95, “1” is set to the number G of chance game main bodies (the number of games in the chance game state). This setting is executed by the warning effect control means 330 (FIGS. 2 and 3).
After the above setting, as shown in FIG.
(6) Step S96: “Set the number of precursor games to“ 1 ”and set the number of main games to“ 0 ””
In step S96, “1” is set to the number of precursor games (the number of games in the chance game precursor state), and “0” is set to the main game number (number of games in the chance game state). This setting is executed by the warning effect control means 330 (FIGS. 2 and 3).

After the above setting, as shown in FIG. 24, the process proceeds from step S96 to the next step S97.
(7) Step S97: “Set the precursor state to“ direct release precursor state ””
In step S97, the precursor state is set to “direct release precursor state” (see FIG. 8). This setting is executed by the warning effect control means 330 (FIGS. 2 and 3).
After the above setting, as shown in FIG. 24, the process proceeds from step S97 to the next step S98.
(8) Step S98: “Set“ 0 ”for Chance Game Precursor G Number and“ 0 ”for Chance Game Body G Number”
In step S98, “0” is set as the chance game omen G number, and “0” is set as the chance game body G number. This setting is executed by the warning effect control means 330 (FIGS. 2 and 3).

After the above setting, as shown in FIG. 24, the process proceeds from step S98 to the next step S99.
(9) Step S99: “Clear precursor status information”
In step S99, the precursor state information is cleared. The clearing is executed by the warning effect control means 330 (FIGS. 2 and 3).
After the clearing, as shown in FIG.
(Special game state processing of FIG. 25)
The special gaming state process will be described with reference to FIG.

In the special game state process, the game state on the side of the effect control means 300 (sub-board, FIG. 2 and FIG. 3) is “special game state” (see FIG. This is processing in the case of (AT state). This process is a sub-side process processed by the effect control means 300 shown in FIG.
The “special game initial setting process” in step S102 of FIG. 25 is a process for setting the special game information defined by the special game state to “initial setting” as described later.
The “lottery process during special game” in step S104 is a process for executing a lottery (an extra lottery) performed during the special game state.

The “special game G number process” in step S106 is a process of counting the number of games (G number) in the special game precursor state and the special game state (see FIG. 8).
The flowchart shown in FIG. 25 will be described below.
(1) Step S101: “Transition to special gaming state G?”
First, the process proceeds to step S101, and it is determined whether or not “transition to special gaming state G?” (See FIG. 8). Specifically, it is determined whether or not the game is a game that shifts to a special gaming state (transition G). This determination is executed by the AT control means 340 (FIGS. 2 and 3).

As a result of the determination, in the case of “transition G to special gaming state”, the process proceeds from step S101 to the next step S102 as shown in FIG. On the other hand, if it is not “transition G to special game state”, the process branches and proceeds from step S101 to step S103 described later.
(2) Step S102: "Special game initial setting process"
In step S102, a “special game initial setting process” is executed. This process is executed by the AT control means 340 (FIGS. 2 and 3).
The “special game initial setting process” is a process for setting the special game information defined by the special game state as “initial setting”. In the present embodiment, “initial setting” means, for example, setting the initial number of games (30 games) as the maximum number of games in the special gaming state.

After the “special game initial setting process”, the process proceeds from step S102 to the next step S103 as shown in FIG.
(3) Step S103: “Receiving“ internal winning combination information ”?”
In step S103, it is determined whether or not "" internal winning combination information "has been received?" This determination is executed by the AT control means 340 (FIGS. 2 and 3).

The “internal winning combination information” is drawn by the game progress control means 200 (FIG. 2, main board), and the information is sent to the effect control means 300 (sub board, FIGS. 2 and 3) via the game information transmission means 260. The effect control means 300 determines whether or not the game information receiving means 310 has received the information and transmitted.
As a result of the determination, if “internal winning combination information” is received, the process proceeds from step S103 to the next step S104 as shown in FIG. On the other hand, if “internal winning combination information” has not been received, the process branches and ends the series of processes.

(4) Step S104: “Lottery during special game”
In step S104, a “special game lottery process” is executed. This process is executed by the AT control means 340 (FIGS. 2 and 3).
As described above, the “special game lottery process” is a process of executing a lottery performed during the special game state, that is, “additional lottery”. In the present embodiment, the “additional lottery” draws the number of games to be added to the number of games of a special game, triggered by a specific lottery winning in the role lottery (received as “internal winning combination information”). Means processing.

After the “special game lottery process”, the process proceeds from step S104 to the next step S105 as shown in FIG.
(5) Step S105: “Freeze process”
In step S105, “freeze processing” is executed. This process is executed by the AT control means 340 (FIGS. 2 and 3). The “freezing process” is as described above with reference to FIG.
After the “freeze process”, as shown in FIG. 25, the process proceeds from step S105 to the next step S106.

(6) Step S106: "G processing during special game"
In step S106, “special game G number processing” is executed. This process is executed by the AT control means 340 (FIGS. 2 and 3).
As described above, the “special game G number process” is a process of counting the number of games (G number) in the special game precursor state and the special game state (see FIG. 8).
After “special game G number processing”, as shown in FIG. 25, the process returns from step S106 to step S101 described above.
(Precursor effect selection processing in FIG. 26)
The “prediction effect selection process” will be described with reference to FIG.

In the present embodiment, the “precursor effect selection process” is a process for determining the “content” (type) of the precursor effect in the “first predictor effect game state” or the “second predictor effect game state”. . This process is a sub-side process processed by the effect control means 300 shown in FIG.
Specifically, the following processing is executed.
(A) It is determined whether or not the game has entered a precursor effect (first predictor effect game / second predictor effect game, see FIG. 8). Processing at the time of production entry ").

(B) When the lever is ON (when the start switch 47 shown in FIG. 1 and FIG. 2 is operated: step S113), and staying in the first sign effect game or the second sign effect game (YES in step S114) The following processing is executed.
(C) “Scenario lottery process” in step S115
Scenario information A, B, C, D, E, and F (see FIG. 11) are determined. The “scenario lottery process” will be described later with reference to FIG.
(D) “Production lottery process” in step S116
An effect is determined, that is, an effect has not occurred, an effect A, an effect B, an effect C, a step-up effect, and a continuous effect (see FIG. 16). The “effect lottery process” will be described later with reference to FIG.

The flowchart shown in FIG. 26 will be described below.
(1) Step S111: “When first and second sign productions are entered?”
First, the process proceeds to step S111, and it is determined whether or not “when first and second symptom production rushes?”. This determination is executed by the effect control means 300 (FIG. 2).
As a result of the determination, in the case of “at the time of entering the first and second indication effects”, the process proceeds from step S111 to the next step S112 as shown in FIG. On the other hand, if it is not “at the time of entering the first and second indication effects”, the process branches and proceeds from step S111 to step S113 described later.

(2) Step S112: “Processing at the time of entering a prelude direction”
In step S112, the “prediction effect entry process” is executed. The “start” process is executed by the precursor effect control means 330 (FIGS. 2 and 3) of the effect control means 300.
As described above, the “precursor effect entry processing” is an initial setting. The “precursor effect entry process” will be described later with reference to FIG.
After “precursor effect entry processing”, as shown in FIG. 26, the process proceeds from step S112 to next step S113.

(3) Step S113: “Receiving“ internal winning information ”?”
In step S113, it is determined whether or not “received“ internal winning information ”?”. This determination is executed by the effect control means 300 (FIG. 2).
That is, based on the result lottery result of the role lottery means 210 of the game progress control means 200 (FIG. 2, main board), the effect control means 300 (sub-board, FIG. 2 and FIG. 3) is passed through the game information transmission means 260. The production control means 300 determines whether or not the transmitted “internal winning combination information” is received by the game information receiving means 310.

If “internal winning combination information” is received as a result of the determination, the process proceeds from step S113 to the next step S114 as shown in FIG. On the other hand, if the “internal winning combination information” has not been received, the series of processing ends, and the process returns to step S111 described above to determine whether “when the first and second omens enter the stage?” Is determined.
(4) Step S114: “Precursor state = first precursor directing game, precursor state = second precursor directing game?”
In step S114, it is determined whether or not “precursor state = first precursor effect game?” Or “predictor state = second precursor effect game?” (See FIG. 8). This determination is executed by the warning effect control means 330 (FIGS. 2 and 3).

As a result of the determination, in the case of “precursor state = first predictive effect game” or “predictor state = second predictive effect game”, as shown in FIG. 26, the process proceeds from step S114 to the next step S115. On the other hand, if it is not “predictor state = first predictor effect game” and not “predictor state = second predictor effect game”, the series of processing ends, and the process returns to step S111 described above.
(5) Step S115: “Scenario lottery process”
In step S115, a “scenario lottery process” is executed. The “scenario lottery process” is executed by the precursor effect control means 330 (FIGS. 2 and 3).

As described above, the “scenario lottery process” refers to the scenario lottery tables for the first to third periods (FIGS. 13 to 15) corresponding to the number of remaining games in the game that executes the process. This is a process for determining scenario information A / B / C / D / E / F (see FIG. 11) according to step information (step) and internal winning information (whether or not internal winning state is set).
After the “scenario lottery process”, the process proceeds from step S115 to the next step S116 as shown in FIG.
(6) Step S116: “Direction lottery process”
In step S116, “effect lottery processing” is executed. The “effect lottery process” is executed by the precursor effect control means 330 (FIGS. 2 and 3).

As described above, the “effect lottery process” refers to the character effect lottery table (FIGS. 16 to 18) corresponding to the character set at the time of executing the process, and the lottery of the scenario lottery process According to the production states A to F corresponding to the scenarios A to F as results, the production, that is, production non-occurrence, production A, production B, production C, step-up production, and continuous production (see FIG. 16) are determined. It is processing. The “effect lottery process” will be described later with reference to FIG.
After the “effect lottery process”, the series of processes ends, and the process returns to step S111 described above.
(Processing at the time of entering the prelude direction in FIG. 27)
With reference to FIG. 27, the “prediction effect entry process” will be described.

The “prediction effect entry process” is a process for performing initial setting in a sign effect game, that is, a game that has entered the first sign effect game and the second sign effect game (see FIG. 8). This process is a sub-side process processed by the effect control means 300 shown in FIG.
Here, in this embodiment, it is assumed that the “character” selected before the entry of the sign effect game is also used in the sign effect game. Of course, the character selection screen may be displayed when the lever is turned on when the sign effect enters, and the character may be selected on the character selection screen.

The flowchart shown in FIG. 27 will be described below.
(1) Step S121: “Get currently set character”
First, the process proceeds to step S121, where “obtain currently set character” is executed. This process is executed by the warning effect control means 330 (FIGS. 2 and 3).
As for “acquiring the currently set character”, as described above, the “character” selected before entering the precursor effect game is also used in the precursor effect game. Of course, the character selection screen may be displayed when the lever is turned on when the sign effect enters, and the character may be selected on the character selection screen.

After “acquiring the currently set character”, as shown in FIG. 27, the process proceeds from step S121 to the next step S122.
(2) Step S122: “Set character”
In step S122, “set character” is executed. This process is executed by the warning effect control means 330 (FIGS. 2 and 3).
That is, the character acquired in the previous step S121, that is, the “character” selected before entering the precursor effect game is set.

After “setting a character”, the process proceeds from step S122 to the next step S123 as shown in FIG.
(3) Step S123: “Set to internal step 1”
In step S123, “set to internal step 1” (see FIG. 12) is executed. This process is executed by the warning effect control means 330 (FIGS. 2 and 3).
That is, since it is the first time, “internal step 1” (see FIG. 12) is set. The first “internal step” may be determined by lottery.

After “set to internal step 1”, the process proceeds from step S123 to the next step S124 as shown in FIG.
(4) Step S124: “Select standby screen corresponding to character / internal step”
In step S124, “select standby screen corresponding to character / internal step” (see FIG. 12) is executed. This process is executed by the warning effect control means 330 (FIGS. 2 and 3).
“Selecting the standby screen corresponding to the character / internal step” will be described with reference to FIG. 12. For example, “Character” is set to “A”, and “Internal step 1” is “Standby screen A1”. Is selected.

After “select the standby screen corresponding to the character / internal step”, the process proceeds from step S124 to the next step S125 as shown in FIG.
(5) Step S125: “Set standby screen”
In step S125, “set standby screen” (see FIG. 12) is executed. This process is executed by the warning effect control means 330 (FIGS. 2 and 3).
“Setting standby screen” will be described based on the previous example. “Standby screen A1” (see FIG. 12) is set.

After “set standby screen”, as shown in FIG. 27, a series of processing ends, the process returns to the flowchart shown in FIG. 26, and proceeds to step S113.
(Standby screen setting process of FIG. 28)
The “standby screen setting process” will be described with reference to FIGS. 28 and 29.
The “standby screen setting process” is a process for selecting a standby screen (see FIG. 12). This process is a sub-side process processed by the effect control means 300 shown in FIG.
In the present embodiment, after the game ends, a standby screen corresponding to “selected character” and “internal step information” is displayed.

However, the internal step information in the present embodiment is step information set (at that time) when attempting to display the standby screen.
For example, when a step-up lottery (scenario lottery) is won in a precursor game X, the standby screen information for identifying the standby screen during the precursor game X is not reflected in the winner game X. The standby screen corresponding to the internal step information when displaying the standby screen after ending is selected. The relationship among the character, step and standby screen is as shown in FIG.

The flowchart shown in FIG. 28 will be described below.
(1) Step S131: “Character A is selected?”
First, in step S131, it is determined whether or not “Character A is selected?” (See FIG. 12). This determination is executed by the warning effect control means 330 (FIGS. 2 and 3).
As a result of the determination, if “Character A is selected”, the process proceeds from step S131 to the next step S132 as shown in FIG. On the other hand, if “Character A is not selected”, that is, if the remaining “Character B” or “Character C” is selected, the process branches from Step S131 to Step S150 described later with reference to FIG. move on.

(2) Step S132: “Internal step 1?”
In step S132, it is determined whether or not “internal step 1?” (See FIG. 12). This determination is executed by the warning effect control means 330 (FIGS. 2 and 3).
As a result of the determination, in the case of “internal step 1”, the process proceeds from step S132 to the next step S133 as shown in FIG. On the other hand, if it is not “internal step 1”, that is, if it is the remaining “internal steps 2 to 5”, the process branches off from step S132 to step S134 described later.

(3) Step S133: “Set standby screen A1”
In step S133, “set standby screen A1” (see FIG. 12) is executed. This process is executed by the warning effect control means 330 (FIGS. 2 and 3).
After “set standby screen A1”, the process proceeds from step S133 to the next step S134 as shown in FIG.
Similarly, in the case of “internal step 2” in step S134, the process proceeds to the next step S135, and “standby screen A2” is set. In the case of “internal step 3” in step S136, the process proceeds to the next step S137, and “standby screen A3” is set. In the case of “internal step 4” in step S138, the process proceeds to the next step S139, and “standby screen A4” is set. In the case of “internal step 5” in step S140, the process proceeds to the next step S141, where “standby screen A5” is set, and a series of processing ends.
(Processing in FIG. 29 Following Standby Screen Setting Processing in FIG. 28)
The standby screen setting process following FIG. 28 will be described with reference to FIG. This process is a sub-side process processed by the effect control means 300 shown in FIG.

The flowchart shown in FIG. 29 will be described below.
(1) Step S150: “Character B is selected?”
In step S150, it is determined whether or not “Character B is selected?” (See FIG. 12). This determination is executed by the sign effect control means 330 (FIGS. 2 and 3) of the effect control means 300 (sub-board).

As a result of the determination, if “character B is selected”, as shown in FIG. 29, the process proceeds from step S150 to the next step S151. On the other hand, if “character B is not selected”, that is, if the remaining “character C” is selected, the process branches from step S150 to step S160 described later.
(2) Step S151: “Internal steps 1 to 4?”
In step S151, it is determined whether or not “internal steps 1 to 4?” (See FIG. 12). This determination is executed by the warning effect control means 330 (FIGS. 2 and 3).

As a result of the determination, in the case of “internal steps 1 to 4”, as shown in FIG. 29, the process proceeds from step S151 to the next step S152. On the other hand, if it is not “internal steps 1 to 4”, that is, if it is the remaining “internal step 5”, the process branches off from step S151 to step S153 described later.
(3) Step S152: “Set standby screen B1”
In step S152, “set standby screen B1” (see FIG. 12) is executed. This process is executed by the warning effect control means 330 (FIGS. 2 and 3).

After “set standby screen A5”, the process proceeds from step S152 to the next step S153 as shown in FIG.
Similarly, in the case of “internal step 5” in step S153, the process proceeds to the next step S154, the setting of “standby screen B5” is set, and the series of processing ends.
(4) Step S160: “Internal steps 1 to 3?”
In step S160, it is determined whether or not “internal steps 1 to 3?” (See FIG. 12). This determination is executed by the warning effect control means 330 (FIGS. 2 and 3).

As a result of the determination, in the case of “internal steps 1 to 3”, the process proceeds from step S160 to the next step S161 as shown in FIG. On the other hand, if it is not “internal steps 1 to 3”, that is, if it is the remaining “internal steps 4 or 5”, the process branches off from step S160 to step S162 described later.
(7) Step S161: “Set standby screen C1”
In step S161, “set standby screen C1” (see FIG. 12) is executed. This process is executed by the warning effect control means 330 (FIGS. 2 and 3).

After “set standby screen C1”, as shown in FIG. 29, the process proceeds from step S161 to the next step S162.
Similarly, in the case of “internal step 4” in step S162, the process proceeds to the next step S163, where “standby screen C4” is set, and a series of processing ends. If “internal step 4” is not determined in step S162, the process branches to step S164. If “internal step 5”, the process proceeds to next step S165 to set “standby screen C5”. Terminate the process.
(Scenario lottery process in FIG. 30)
The “scenario lottery process” will be described with reference to FIG.

  The “scenario lottery process” is a process for determining scenario information related to the step-up lottery. In the description using the flowchart of the present embodiment, “step-up lottery” does not appear. This means that “scenario lottery” corresponds to “step-up lottery”. That is, the “scenario information” determined by the scenario lottery corresponds to the “lottery result” of the “step-up lottery”. For example, when “C” is selected as the scenario information, the “current step” (for example, “step 1”) is stepped up to “step 3”. This process is a sub-side process processed by the effect control means 300 shown in FIG.

In the present embodiment, scenario information is determined using a lottery table common to the character ABC and the lottery tables for the first, second, and third periods shown in FIGS. Of course, a lottery table having the same contents may be provided for each character.
In the present embodiment, a lottery table corresponding to the number of remaining games of the sign production main body, and a lottery table for the first, second, and third periods shown in FIGS. Using the lottery table, the scenario information A to F is determined from the six types with the lottery probability corresponding to the success or failure of the internal step / special game.

Here, description of each scenario information is as follows (refer FIG. 10).
・ Scenario information A: Non-entry ... Lost in step-up lottery ・ Scenario information B: From current step to step 2
・ ・ ・ Winning step-up lottery ・ Scenario information C: From current step to step 3
・ ・ ・ Winning step-up lottery ・ Scenario information D: From current step to step 4
・ ・ ・ Winning step-up lottery ・ Scenario information E: From current step to step 5
・ ・ ・ Winning step-up lottery ・ Scenario information F: Continuous production development
... No step-up lottery
→ Continuous production progresses according to the number of remaining G In this embodiment, although not shown in the figure, when scenario B to E are determined in the scenario lottery, internal step information is added to the number of steps corresponding to the determined scenario information. It has been updated.

For example, when the scenario information C is determined in step 2, the internal step information is “3”. For example, when the scenario information E is determined in step 2, the internal step information is “2”.
The flowchart shown in FIG. 30 will be described below.
(1) Step S171: “Acquire selected character information”
First, the process proceeds to step S171, where “obtain selected character information” is executed. This process is executed by the warning effect control means 330 (FIGS. 2 and 3).

“Acquire selected character information” uses the “character” that was used to end the previous standby screen.
After “acquiring selected character information”, the process proceeds from step S171 to the next step S172 as shown in FIG.
(2) Step S172: “Character A?”
In step S172, it is determined whether or not “character A?”. This determination is executed by the warning effect control means 330 (FIGS. 2 and 3).

"Character A?" Is determined based on the selected character information acquired in the previous step S171.
As a result of the determination, in the case of “character A”, as shown in FIG. 30, the process proceeds from step S172 to the next step S173. On the other hand, if it is not “Character A”, that is, if it is “Character B” or “Character C” that remains, the process branches from Step S172 to Step S180 described later.
(3) Step S173: “Number of main game> = 10”
In step S173, it is determined whether or not “number of main body games> = 10” (the number of main body games is 10G or more). This determination is executed by the warning effect control means 330 (FIGS. 2 and 3).

The reason for determining the “number of main game” is to determine whether the lottery table, that is, the lottery tables for the first, second, and third periods shown in FIGS.
As a result of the determination, if “the number of main body games> = 10”, as shown in FIG. 30, the process proceeds from step S173 to the next step S174. On the other hand, if “the number of main body games> = 10” is not satisfied, as shown in FIG. 30, the process branches and proceeds from step S173 to step S181 described later.
(4) Step S174: “Select first period lottery table”
In step S174, “select first period lottery table” (see FIG. 13) is executed. This process is executed by the warning effect control means 330 (FIGS. 2 and 3).

As the “first period lottery table”, the one illustrated in FIG. 13 is used, and is used when the number of remaining games in the main body game is “10G or more”.
After “select first period lottery table”, the process proceeds from step S174 to next step S175 as shown in FIG.
(5) Step S175: “Get internal step information”
In step S175, “obtain internal step information” (see FIG. 13) is executed. This process is a process of acquiring “current internal step information” (any one of steps 1 to 5) set at that time. “Current” in “current internal step information” means “in a game” for executing the process. For example, if it is the first game of the sign production game, it is “Internal Step 1” (“Step S123” shown in FIG. 27) which is an initial value, and if it has been stepped up so far, that step is up. It becomes “internal step 2/3/4/5” (“step S179” described later). This process is executed by the warning effect control means 330 (FIGS. 2 and 3).

After “acquire internal step information”, the process proceeds from step S175 to the next step S176 as shown in FIG.
(6) Step S176: “Acquire internal winning information”
In step S176, “acquire internal winning information” (see FIG. 13) is executed. This process is executed by the warning effect control means 330 (FIGS. 2 and 3).
As shown in FIG. 13, the “internal winning information” is acquired from “Atari” and “Lose”.

After “obtain internal winning information”, the process proceeds from step S176 to the next step S177 as shown in FIG.
(7) Step S177: “Select the lottery value information corresponding to the acquired step information and the acquired internal winning information with reference to the selected lottery table”
In step S177, “select the lottery value information corresponding to the acquired step information and the acquired internal winning information with reference to the selected lottery table” (see FIG. 13) is executed. This process is executed by the warning effect control means 330 (FIGS. 2 and 3).

After “select lottery value information”, the process proceeds from step S177 to the next step S178 as shown in FIG.
(8) Step S178: “Acquire random value from random number for scenario lottery”
In step S178, “obtain random value from scenario lottery random number” (see FIG. 13) is executed. This process is executed by the warning effect control means 330 (FIGS. 2 and 3).
The “scenario lottery random number” is acquired from the range of “0 to 16383”.
After “acquire random number”, the process proceeds from step S178 to the next step S179 as shown in FIG.

(9) Step S179: “Determine scenario information corresponding to the acquired random value by referring to the selected lottery value information”
In step S179, “refer to the selected lottery value information and determine scenario information corresponding to the acquired random number value” (see FIG. 13) is executed. This process is executed by the warning effect control means 330 (FIGS. 2 and 3).
The “scenario information” is determined from “scenarios A to F” as shown in FIG.

In the present embodiment, the “internal step-up information” is updated in correspondence with the “scenario information” selected by the “scenario lottery process”.
That is, “scenario information” and “scenarios A to F” are compared, and the next update is executed.
(1) If “scenario information =“ scenario A ””, maintain “current internal step information” (2) If “scenario information =“ scenario B ””, set “current internal step information” to “step Change to 2 ”(step up)
(3) If “scenario information =“ scenario C ””, change “current internal step information” to “step 3” (step up)
(4) If “scenario information =“ scenario D ””, change “current internal step information” to “step 4” (step up)
(5) If “scenario information =“ scenario E ””, change “current internal step information” to “step 5” (step up)
Further, for example, when “internal step information =“ step 2 ””, if the scenario information determined in the scenario lottery is “scenario D”, the internal step information is changed to “step 4”.

After “decide scenario information”, as shown in FIG. 30, the process returns from step S179 to the first step S170. "
(10) Step S180: “Character B?”
In step S180, it is determined whether or not “character B?”. This determination is executed by the warning effect control means 330 (FIGS. 2 and 3).

Whether it is “character B?” Is determined based on the selected character information acquired in the previous step S171.
As a result of the determination, in the case of “character B”, as shown in FIG. 30, the process proceeds from step S180 to step S173 described above. On the other hand, if it is not “Character B”, that is, if it is the remaining “Character C”, the process branches and proceeds from Step S180 to Step S173 described above.
(11) Step S181: “Number of main game> = 4”
In step S181, it is determined whether or not “number of main body games> = 4” (the number of main body games is 4G or more). This determination is executed by the warning effect control means 330 (FIGS. 2 and 3).

The reason for determining the “number of main game” is to determine whether the lottery table, that is, the lottery tables for the first, second, and third periods shown in FIGS.
As a result of the determination, it is determined that “the number of main games> = 4”, that is, it is determined that “the number of main games> = 10” in the previous step S173, so that the number of remaining games is within the range of 4G to 9G As shown in FIG. 30, the process proceeds from step S181 to the next step S182. On the other hand, when “the number of main games> = 4”, that is, when the number of remaining games is 3G or less, as shown in FIG. 30, the process branches and proceeds from step S181 to step S183 described later. .

(12) Step S182: “Select lottery table for second period”
In step S182, “select second period lottery table” (see FIG. 14) is executed. This process is executed by the warning effect control means 330 (FIGS. 2 and 3).
As the “second period lottery table”, the one illustrated in FIG. 14 is used, and is used when the remaining number of main game is within the range of “4G to 9G”.
After “select second period lottery table”, the process proceeds from step S182 to step S175 described above, as shown in FIG.

(13) Step S183: “Select the third period lottery table”
In step S183, “select third period lottery table” (see FIG. 15) is executed. This process is executed by the warning effect control means 330 (FIGS. 2 and 3).
As the “third period lottery table”, the one illustrated in FIG. 15 is used, and is used when the remaining number of main game is “3G” or less.
After “select third period lottery table”, the process proceeds from step S183 to step S175 described above, as shown in FIG.
(Production lottery process in FIG. 31)
The “effect lottery process” will be described with reference to FIG.

The “effect lottery process” is a process for determining an effect to be developed during the precursor game. This process is a sub-side process processed by the effect control means 300 shown in FIG.
In this embodiment, a lottery table (for character A, character B, and character C, see FIGS. 16 to 18) is provided for each of the three characters in advance, and a lottery table corresponding to the currently selected character is prepared. The effect is determined based on the scenario information A to F determined by the scenario lottery (see FIG. 11). In the present embodiment, the effect lottery table does not directly determine various effects (seven types) from the scenario information A to F, but in advance the effect states A to F corresponding to the scenario information A to F (FIG. 11). Reference) is provided, and various effects are determined through the effect states corresponding to the scenario information. Of course, the effect may be determined directly from the scenario information, or the effect state may be determined directly by scenario lottery.

As shown in FIGS. 16 to 18, the “production” includes “production non-occurrence”, “production AC”, “step-up production”, and “continuous production development production”. The “continuous effect development effect” is not a single effect but a continuous effect that develops according to the remaining G number.
The flowchart shown in FIG. 31 will be described below.
(1) Step S191: “Acquire selected character information”
First, the process proceeds to step S191, where “obtain selected character information” is executed. This process is executed by the warning effect control means 330 (FIGS. 2 and 3).

“Acquire selected character information” uses the “character” that was used to end the previous standby screen.
After “acquiring selected character information”, the process proceeds from step S191 to the next step S192 as shown in FIG.
(2) Step S192: “Character A?”
In step S192, it is determined whether or not “character A?”. This determination is executed by the warning effect control means 330 (FIGS. 2 and 3).

"Character A?" Is determined based on the selected character information acquired in the previous step S190.
As a result of the determination, in the case of “character A”, the process proceeds from step S192 to the next step S193 as shown in FIG. On the other hand, if it is not “Character A”, that is, if it is the remaining “Character B” or “Character C”, the process branches from Step S192 to Step S200 described later.
(3) Step S193: “Acquisition state information corresponding to scenario information”
In step S193, “obtain effect state information corresponding to scenario information” (see FIG. 11) is executed. This process is executed by the warning effect control means 330 (FIGS. 2 and 3).

“Production state information corresponding to scenario information” is as shown in FIG. 11, and “Production state information” is acquired from “Production states A to F”.
After “obtain effect state information”, the process proceeds from step S193 to next step S194 as shown in FIG.
(4) Step S194: “Select lottery value information corresponding to performance state information from character A lottery table”
In step S194, “select lottery value information corresponding to performance state information from character A lottery table” (see FIG. 16) is executed. This process is executed by the warning effect control means 330 (FIGS. 2 and 3).

As the “character A lottery table”, the one illustrated in FIG. 16 is used.
After “select lottery value information”, the process proceeds from step S194 to next step S195 as shown in FIG.
(5) Step S195: “Obtain a random value from random numbers for production lottery”
In step S195, “obtain random value from random number for effect lottery” is executed. This process is executed by the warning effect control means 330 (FIGS. 2 and 3).
The “effect random number for lottery” is acquired from the range of “0 to 16383”.

After “acquire random number”, the process proceeds from step S195 to next step S196 as shown in FIG.
(6) Step S196: “Determine an effect corresponding to the acquired random number value with reference to the selected lottery value information”
As Step S196, “refer to the selected lottery value information and determine the effect corresponding to the acquired random number value” (see FIG. 16) is executed. This process is executed by the warning effect control means 330 (FIGS. 2 and 3).

As shown in FIG. 16, the “production” is determined from among “production non-occurrence”, “productions AC”, “step-up production”, and “continuous production development production”.
After “determining the effect”, as shown in FIG. 31, the process returns from step S196 to the first step S190.
(7) Step S200: “Character B?”
In step S200, it is determined whether or not “character B?”. This determination is executed by the warning effect control means 330 (FIGS. 2 and 3).

Whether it is “Character B?” Is determined based on the selected character information acquired in the previous step S191.
As a result of the determination, in the case of “character B”, the process proceeds from step S200 to the next step S201 as shown in FIG. On the other hand, if it is not “Character B”, that is, if it is the remaining “Character C”, the process branches from Step S200 to Step S203 described later.
(8) Step S201: “Acquire production state information corresponding to scenario information”
In step S201, “obtain presentation state information corresponding to scenario information” (see FIG. 11) is executed. This process is executed by the warning effect control means 330 (FIGS. 2 and 3).

After “acquiring performance state information”, the process proceeds from step S201 to the next step S202 as shown in FIG.
(9) Step S202: “Select lottery value information corresponding to performance state information from character B lottery table”
In step S202, “select lottery value information corresponding to performance state information from character B lottery table” (see FIG. 17) is executed. This process is executed by the warning effect control means 330 (FIGS. 2 and 3).

As the “character B lottery table”, the one illustrated in FIG. 17 is used.
After “select lottery value information”, as shown in FIG. 31, the process proceeds from step S202 to step S195 described above.
(10) Step S203: “Acquisition state information corresponding to scenario information”
In step S203, “obtain presentation state information corresponding to scenario information” (see FIG. 11) is executed. This process is executed by the warning effect control means 330 (FIGS. 2 and 3).

After “acquiring effect state information”, the process proceeds from step S203 to the next step S204 as shown in FIG.
(11) Step S204: “Select lottery value information corresponding to performance state information from character C lottery table”
In step S204, “select lottery value information corresponding to performance state information from the character C lottery table” (see FIG. 18) is executed. This process is executed by the warning effect control means 330 (FIGS. 2 and 3).

As the “character C lottery table”, the one illustrated in FIG. 18 is used.
After “select lottery value information”, the process proceeds from step S204 to step S195 described above, as shown in FIG.
(Character selection process in FIG. 32)
The “character selection process” will be described with reference to FIG.
The “character selection process” is a process for selecting a character. This process is a sub-side process processed by the effect control means 300 shown in FIG.

In the present embodiment, various menu screens (for example, model explanation, ART winning history, not shown) are displayed upon the operation of the menu button (menu switch 43) shown in FIG. There is a “character selection screen”, and a process executed when this “character selection screen” is selected is a “character selection process”.
In the present embodiment, if there is a normal game operation (bet operation / lever operation) during character selection, it will be forcibly terminated, and this is another interrupt process, so it is not shown in FIG. .

The flowchart shown in FIG. 32 will be described below.
(1) Step S211: “Set the currently selected character”
First, the process proceeds to step S211 to execute "set currently selected character". This process is executed by the effect switching means 420 (FIG. 3).
The “character” is set from three “characters A to C”.
After “setting a character”, as shown in FIG. 32, the process proceeds from step S211 to the next step S212.

(2) Step S212: “Display“ Character selection screen ””
In step S212, “display“ character selection screen ”” (see FIG. 16) is executed. This process is executed by the effect switching means 420 (FIG. 3).
“Display“ character selection screen ”” is performed by causing the image display device 51 shown in FIGS. 1 and 2 to display the screen shown in FIG.
After the display, as shown in FIG. 32, the process proceeds from step S212 to the next step S213.

(3) Step S213: “Operate the move button?”
In step S213, it is determined whether or not “move button is operated?”. This determination is executed by the effect switching means 420 (FIG. 3).
As the “movement button”, the menu switch 43 including the left movement button 43a and the right movement button 43b shown in FIGS. 1 and 2 is used.
As a result of the determination, when the “move button” is operated, the process proceeds from step S213 to the next step S214 as shown in FIG. On the other hand, when the “move button” is not operated, the process proceeds from step S213 to step S216 described later.

(4) Step S214: “Update the setting of the selected character according to the selected button”
In step S214, “update the setting of the selected character according to the selected button” is executed. This process is executed by the effect switching means 420 (FIG. 3).
After “update the setting of the selected character”, the process proceeds from step S214 to the next step S215 as shown in FIG.
(5) Step S215: “Update the display state of the“ character selection screen ””
In step S215, “update display state of“ character selection screen ”” is executed. This process is executed by the effect switching means 420 (FIG. 3).

For example, when the currently selected character is “Character A”, an image indicating “Character A” is highlighted on the character selection screen.
Next, when one of the “move buttons”, for example, the right movement button 43b is operated, the highlighting moves in the direction of the arrow, and the image indicating “character B” is highlighted to thereby change the display state. Update.
After “update display state”, as shown in FIG. 32, the process proceeds from step S215 to the next step S216.

(6) Step S216: “Operate decision button?”
In step S216, it is determined whether or not “OK button is operated?”. This determination is executed by the effect switching means 420 (FIG. 3).
As the “decision button”, the chance switch 42 shown in FIGS. 1 and 2 is used.
As a result of the determination, when the “OK” button is operated, the process proceeds from step S216 to the next step S217 as shown in FIG. On the other hand, when the “OK” button is not operated, the process returns from step S216 to step S213 described above.

(7) Step S217: “Determine selected character as character information”
In step S217, “determining the selected character as character information” is executed. This process is executed by the effect switching means 420 (FIG. 3).
After “determined as character information”, the processing shown in FIG. 32 is terminated.
(Explanation of the flow until the standby screen and production are selected using the lottery table)
Next, the flow until “standby screen” or “production” is selected using the lottery tables illustrated in FIGS.

First, in the “prediction effect game”, the case where the step-up lottery is “losing” will be described by taking as an example the case of shifting from the “prediction effect game 1” to the next “standby state 2” in FIG.
(1) "Precursion production game 1"
Since “predictive effect game 1” is the first time, the predecessor effect (remaining 29G) is executed on “character B” selected immediately before in “step stage 1”. In “prediction effect game 1”, referring to the first period scenario lottery table (remaining 10G or more) in FIG. 13, corresponding to “internal step (step stage) = 1” and “internal winning information: lost” The lottery of scenario A is “14884/16384” and scenario B is “1500/16384”.

Here, it is assumed that “scenario A” is “winned”.
The “effect state A” (non-entry) shown in FIG. 11 corresponding to the “scenario A” won above is referred to as “scenario information”. Next, using the lottery table for character B in FIG. 17, the lottery is executed using the lottery probability in the lower column of “Production state A”. In other words, “Production not occurring” is “10384/16384”, “Production A” is “3000/16384”, “Production B” is “2000/16384”, and “Production C” is “1000/16384”. Lottery. At this time, the lottery probabilities for the “step-up effect” and the “continuous effect development effect” are both “0/16384”.

Here, it is assumed that “winning” is given for “no production”.
As a result, the “predictive effect” in which “character B” appears without the effects such as “predictive effect” and “step-up” is displayed on the image display device 51 (image display means).
As shown in FIG. 9, when “medal payout” is performed through “third stop operation”, the “signature effect game 1” ends.
(2) “Standby state 2”
In the present embodiment, “character B” is switched to “character A” as shown in FIG. 9 during the “standby state 2”. Note that the character switching operation may be performed anywhere on the “standby screen” display as long as it is during the “character switch period” shown in FIG. 34, and there is a period during which the “standby screen” display is not performed. There may be.

At the end of “prediction effect game 1”, “character B” is used and “internal step (step stage) = 1”. Therefore, referring to FIG. 12, “standby screen B1” is displayed on image display device 51 ( Image display means).
In the case of “Character B”, there are only two standby screens B1 and B5 as compared with the number of stages in Steps 1 to 5. Therefore, through the display of “Standby Screen B1”, The player cannot guess whether or not the step is up. On the other hand, in the case of “character A”, the standby screens A1, A2, A3, A4, and A5 are set for each of the five steps 1 to 5, and therefore, through the display of the “standby screen”, The player can guess the current step stage.

When the player operates the menu switch 43 (see FIGS. 1 and 2), “model information” is displayed on the image display device 51 (image display means). One of the “model information” is “character information”, which indicates that the current character is “character B”. By using the left and right buttons 43a and 43b, "Character A" is selected and the chance switch 42 is operated to determine the change of the selection target.
When “character B” is switched to “character A”, referring to FIG. 12, “standby screen A1” is displayed on image display device 51 (image display means).

Through the display of the “standby screen A1”, the player can infer that the current step stage is “step 1”, that is, the previous “prediction effect game 1” has not been stepped up.
Next, in the “predictive effect game”, for example, when the step-up lottery is “winning”, for example, the case where the predecessor effect (remaining 15G) is executed on “character C” in “step stage 2” is taken as an example. explain.
In this case, referring to the first period scenario lottery table (remaining 10G or more) in FIG. 13, scenario A corresponds to “internal step (step stage) = 2” and “internal winning information: Atari”. “14359/16384”, scenario C “2000/16384” and scenario E “25/16384”.

Here, it is assumed that “scenario E” is “winned”.
Then, referring to the character C lottery table in FIG. 21, “16384/16384” is “16384/16384” which is the lottery information of the “effect state E” (step up to step 5) corresponding to the “scenario E” won above. “The step-up effect is drawn with a lottery probability of 100% (winning probability 100%).
At this time, in order to “win” the step-up effect, the “step-up effect” is executed with the remaining 15G.
(Supplementary explanation of the embodiment)
The above-described embodiment includes features including the following technical idea.

(1) First feature point (1-1) Configuration of first feature point As a first feature point,
The progress of the normal game or the special game more advantageous than the normal game is controlled,
In a gaming machine (for example, “10”, see FIGS. 1 and 2) in which a predetermined effect is executed in the normal game or the special game,
A predetermined effect section composed of a plurality of normal games is set as a sign effect section,
In the sign production section, provided with sign production control means (for example, "330", see FIG. 1 and FIG. 3) for executing the sign production suggesting the transition to the special game,
The precursor effect control means (330)
It has a plurality of step stages set in stages,
Execute a step-up lottery to determine whether to step up the current step stage;
Step-up lottery means determined by the step-up lottery (for example, “400”, see FIG. 3);
Step stage suggesting effect means (for example, “410”, etc.) for executing the step stage suggesting effect so as to have a plurality of types of step stage suggesting effects suggesting the step stage, and the mode suggesting the step stage is different for each type. FIG. 3) and
Effect switching means (for example, “420”, see FIG. 3) for switching the type of the step stage suggesting effect;
With
The step-up lottery means (400)
A normal game in the sign production section is a sign game,
In the precursor game, the step-up lottery is executed so that the expectation of the transition to the special game is progressed by the step-up stepping up,
The effect switching means (420)
Between the precursor game and the next precursor game of the precursor game as an effect switching period in which the type of the step stage suggestion effect can be switched,
Within the effect switching period, the player can switch to a specific type of the step stage suggestion effect among the plurality of types of step stage suggestion effects.
This is a gaming machine (10) characterized by this.

(1-2) Configuration as a premise of the first feature point The gaming machine provided in the first feature point preferably further includes the following points.
(A) A feature lottery means for performing a lottery for winning or losing any of a plurality of roles.
(B) A point provided with normal game control means (for example, “110”, see FIG. 4) for controlling the progress of the normal game.
(C) A point provided with special game control means (for example, “120”, see FIG. 4) for controlling the progress of the special game.

(D) A game control means (for example, “100”, see FIGS. 2 and 4) having a normal game control means (110) and a special game control means (120).
(E) A point that a predetermined standby state may occur between the precursor game (between the precursor game and the precursor game).
(F) A point where a predetermined effect is executed using a “predetermined effect device” (for example, “90”, see FIG. 2) such as an image display means capable of displaying various images.
(G) A point where the player switches using an “external input operation device” such as a menu button (for example, the menu switch 43, see FIGS. 1 and 2) or an effect button (for example, the chance switch 42).

(H) When the step stage suggestion effect type is switched by the effect switching means (for example, “420”, see FIG. 3), the step stage suggestion effect type before switching is maintained and the step stage suggestion effect type is maintained. Point to switch type.
(1-3) Correspondence Relationship Between First Feature Point and Embodiment The correspondence relationship between the first feature point and the embodiment is as follows.
(A) “Normal game” means, for example, as shown in FIG. 8 and FIG. 23, in addition to the normal state, it includes the first precursor effect game state and the second precursor effect game state, and the effect state is special by the effect control means. The game until the game state is set.

(B) A “special game” is a game that includes a special game state or a pseudo bonus game state, for example, as shown in FIGS. 8 and 23, and whose effect state is set to a special game state by the effect control means.
(C) The “predictive effect” is an effect executed in the first predictive effect game state or the second predictive effect game state, for example, as shown in FIGS. 8 and 22.
(D) “Having a plurality of step stages set in stages” means, for example, as shown in FIG. 12, a five-step process consisting of Step 1, Step 2, Step 3, Step 4, and Step 5. Is to set.

(E) “Perform step-up lottery” means, for example, as shown in FIGS. 11 and 30, a plurality of scenario information (scenarios A to E) indicating a transition to a specific step (step stage) is provided, A scenario lottery is performed in which specific scenario information is selected and determined from the plurality of scenario information.
(F) “Having multiple types of step stage suggesting effects” means, for example, as shown in FIG. 12, standby screen A (five) where character A appears and standby screen B (two) where character B appears. ) And a standby screen C (three) on which the character C appears.

(G) “The manner in which the step stage is suggested differs depending on the type of the step stage suggestion effect” means that, for example, in the step stage suggestion effect A (standby screen A), the step stage is suggested by the emission color of the character A; In the step stage suggestion effect B (standby screen B), the step stage is suggested by the drink of the character B, and in the step stage suggestion effect C (standby screen C), the step stage is suggested at the stage where the character C is walking. In addition, the suggested modes are different, such as “light emission color”, “drink”, and “stage”.
(H) “To execute a step stage suggesting effect” means, for example, displaying a standby screen set at that time on the liquid crystal display.

(I) “Switching the type of step stage suggestion effect” means, for example, switching from standby screen B to standby screen A, from character B corresponding to standby screen B to standby screen A, as shown in FIGS. Is switched to the character A corresponding to.
(1-4) Variations of First Feature Point The first feature point includes the following variations.
(A) “Prediction effect (prediction effect section)” may be one type or a plurality of types, and the content of the sign effect may be determined at or before the start of the sign effect section.

(B) “Multiple types of step stage suggestion effects” is not limited to setting a plurality of types of step stage suggestion effects for a specific precursor effect (precursor effect section), and a plurality of precursor effects (precursor effect sections). A plurality of types of step stage suggesting effects may be set in common.
(C) When performing step-up lottery (scenario lottery), in addition to using a common lottery table (first to third period lottery tables) for a plurality of types of step stage suggestion effects, a plurality of types of step stage suggestion effects Different lottery tables may be used.
(D) When setting a plurality of step stages, for example, as shown in FIGS. 12 to 15, one step 1 to 5 for the standby screens A1 to A5, the standby screens B1 and B5, and the standby screens C1 to C5. It is possible to provide a “multiple step stages” common to a plurality of types of step stage suggesting effects (standby screens).

(E) When setting a plurality of step stages, for example, step stages 1 to 5 for standby screen (character) A, step stages 1 to 5 for standby screen (character) B, and standby screen (character) C For example, a plurality of step stages suggesting effects may be provided for each of a plurality of types of step stage suggesting effects, and the step stages may be switched in accordance with the switching of the type of step stage suggesting effects. .
(F) As the “special game”, for example, as shown in FIG. 8, in addition to the special game (ART) or the pseudo bonus game (ART) determined by the production control means, the game control means performs the role lottery means. It may be a bonus game (regular bonus / big bonus) determined as a lottery result (bonus role winning).

      (G) For “specific step stage suggestion effects among a plurality of types of step-up effects”, for example, when “10 types” are provided as step stage suggestion effects, the player can select from eight types if there are some precursor effects. Yes, if there are other precursor effects, the player can be selected from six types. For example, when “10 types” are provided as step stage suggestion effects, eight types can be selected by the player, and the remaining two types are games. In addition to allowing the player to select all of the multiple types of step stage suggestion effects provided in advance so that the player can select only by lottery on the machine side, it is also possible to select some types Good.

(H) The “ effect switching period ” corresponds to a period between the precursor game and the precursor game within the precursor game section, and the length of each effect switching period may change depending on the timing of starting each precursor game. . Further, since a predetermined standby state can occur between the precursor game and the precursor game at the timing of starting the precursor game, a standby state (standby effect) can occur even within the effect switching period .
(I) The “predictive effect” is a predictive effect corresponding to the type of the step stage suggestion effect switched after the type is switched when the type (eg, character) of the step stage suggestion effect is switched by the effect switching means. It is good to execute.

(G) The “step stage suggestion effect” may be executed at any timing as long as it is within the precursor effect section, for example, executed only during the precursor game, for example, only between the precursor game and the precursor game. .
(1-5) Effects of the first feature point The effects of the first feature point are as follows.
In the first feature point, for the step stage determined by the step-up lottery, a plurality of types of step stage suggesting effects that suggest this are provided. Therefore, when “step up” is determined in the step-up lottery, a step-stage suggesting effect corresponding to the step-up step stage can be executed.

The step-up lottery is executed in the precursor game, and when the precursor game is finished, the step-up lottery is not executed until the next precursor game is started, so the step stage does not change between the precursor game and the precursor game. . On the other hand, between the precursor game and the precursor game is an effect switching period, and the type of the step stage suggesting effect can be switched by the player, and may be switched multiple times.
For this reason, the mode of each step stage suggestion effect (for example, step 2) for a certain step stage (for example, step 2) is switched by repeatedly switching the type of step stage suggestion effect for the same step stage (for example, step 2). It is possible to confirm the effect of step 2 of character A, the effect of step 2 of character B, and the effect of step 2 of character C within a single effect switching period.

Therefore, in the first feature point, it is possible to enjoy many types of step stage suggesting effects without generating the precursor effect section many times.
Moreover, in the first feature point, a period from the end of a certain precursor game to the start of the next precursor game is set as an effect switching period, and if within this period (until the next precursor game starts), the player The type of step stage suggestion can be switched. For this reason, in the scene which switches the kind of step stage suggestion production, the medal insertion performed in order to start a precursor game is not required.
Therefore, at the first feature point, the type of step stage suggestion effect can be switched many times without imposing a burden on the player.

(2) Second feature point (2-1) Configuration of second feature point As the second feature point,
The step stage suggestion producing means (410)
Within the production switching period,
When the type of the step stage suggesting effect is executed by the effect switching means (420),
After switching the type, it is reflected and executed in the step stage suggestion effect executed within the effect switching period .
This is a gaming machine (10) that is characterized by having the first feature point.

(2-2) Variation of the second feature point The second feature point is that when the step stage suggestion effect is switched, even if the step stage suggestion effect is not executed before the switch, A step stage suggestion effect may be executed.
(2-3) Action Effect of Second Feature Point The action effect of the second feature point is as follows.
In the second feature point, when the type of the step stage is switched by the player, the step stage suggesting effect is executed after the switching even if it is not decided to execute the step stage suggesting effect.

If the step stage suggestion effect at this time is determined to “step up” in the precursor game before the switching, the step stage suggestion effect reflects this.
Therefore, in the second feature point, it is possible to enjoy many types of step stage suggestion effects more reliably.
(3) Third feature point (3-1) Configuration of third feature point As a third feature point,
The multiple types of step stage suggestion effects are:
When the step steps are the same, the mode suggesting the step steps is different.
This is a gaming machine (10) including the first and second feature points.

(3-2) Correspondence Relationship Between Third Feature Point and Embodiment The correspondence relationship between the third feature point and the embodiment is as follows.
(A) “When the step stage is the same, the mode suggesting the step stage is different” means that, for example, when the internal step is “3” in FIG. ”,“ Standby Screen B1 ”of Character B, and“ Standby Screen C1 ”of Character C.
(3-3) Action Effect of Third Feature Point The action effect of the third feature point is as follows.

In the third feature point, for example, in FIG. 12, when the internal step is “3”, the internal step recognized by the player through the “standby screen A3” of the character A is “3”. The player can grasp the current step stage through the stage suggestion effect.
On the other hand, when the “standby screen B1” of the character B and the “standby screen C1” of the character C are displayed when the internal step is “3”, the current step stage is grasped through the step stage suggesting effect. Is difficult, and the player assumes that it is a step stage within a certain range (for example, steps 1 to 4 or steps 1 to 3).

By the way, since the step-up lottery does not necessarily step up, the step stage suggestion effect is performed in a state where the step stage is not stepped up so much that the player recognizes the current step stage. May be discouraged, and it is not always advantageous for the player to grasp the current step stage.
Therefore, in the third feature point, when the step stage is the same, the step stage is suggested, and the step stage is suggested, so that the step stage can be directly grasped or the step stage can be estimated. It is possible to make it. And, since the player switches the type of the step stage suggestion effect, how to grasp the step stage, that is, how to enjoy the precursor game can be provided according to the player's preference. it can.

(4) Fourth feature point (4-1) Configuration of fourth feature point As a fourth feature point,
The multiple types of step stage suggestion effects are:
For each type of step suggestion production,
The maximum number of step stages recognized through the step stage suggestion effect is different.
This is a gaming machine (10) including the first and second feature points.

(4-2) Correspondence Relationship Between Fourth Feature Point and Embodiment The correspondence relationship between the fourth feature point and the embodiment is as follows.
(A) “ The maximum number of step stages recognized through the step stage suggestion effect” is, for example, in FIG. 12, the number of step stages recognized through the standby screen (A1 to A5) of character A is “5” the number of steps steps are recognized through the standby screen (B1 · B5) of B "2", the number of steps out to be recognized through the character C standby screen (C1 · C4 · C5) is to be "3" It is the maximum number of step stages recognized through the step stage suggesting effect, not the step stages (1-5) suggested by the step stage suggesting effect.

(B) “ The maximum number of step stages differs for each type of step stage suggestion effect” differs from “5” in steps 1 to 5 in the case of the standby screen A in FIG. Since the standby screens A1 to A5 are set, the number of step stages in the standby screen A is “5”. In the case of the standby screen B, the standby screen B1 is set in common for the steps 1 to 4, and Since the number of step stages is reduced, the number of step stages in the standby screen B is “2”. In the case of the standby screen C, the standby screen C1 is set in common for steps 1 to 3, and the number of step stages in the common part Therefore, for each type of step stage suggestion effect (standby screen / character), the step stage suggestion effect (standby screen on which the character appears) is set so that the number of step stages on the standby screen C is “3”. The number of steps stages being identified is different.

(4-3) Effects of Fourth Feature Point The effects of the fourth feature point are as follows.
In the fourth feature point, for example, with respect to the “6 stages” step stage, the number of step stages in a certain type of step stage suggesting effect is “6”, and the number of step stages in another type of step stage suggesting effect is “ In the case of “3”, when the former step stage suggestion effect is executed, the player can grasp the current step stage through the step step suggestion effect.
On the other hand, when the latter step stage suggestion effect is executed, it is difficult to grasp the current step stage through the step step suggestion effect, and the game is not limited to a step range within a certain range (for example, steps 1 to 3). Will guess.

By the way, since the step-up lottery does not necessarily step up, the step stage suggestion effect is performed in a state where the step stage is not stepped up so much that the player recognizes the current step stage. May be discouraged, and it is not always advantageous for the player to grasp the current step stage.
Therefore, in the fourth feature point, by making the number of each step stage different in multiple types of step stage suggestion effects, the step stages can be directly grasped or the step stages can be estimated through the step stage suggestion effects. It is possible to make it. And, since the player switches the type of the step stage suggestion effect, how to grasp the step stage, that is, how to enjoy the precursor game can be provided according to the player's preference. it can.

(5) Fifth feature point (5-1) Configuration of fifth feature point As a fifth feature point,
As multiple types of step stage suggestion effects,
A first step stage suggesting effect that suggests in any of a plurality of first aspects corresponding to the plurality of step stages;
A second step stage suggesting effect that suggests in any of a plurality of second aspects corresponding to the plurality of step stages;
Having at least two kinds of
In the first step stage suggestion effect, all the first aspects are different for each step stage,
In the second step stage suggestion effect, a part of the second aspect is common to the plurality of step stages,
The effect switching means (420)
It is possible to switch from the first step stage suggestion effect to the second step stage suggestion effect,
It is possible to switch from the second step stage suggestion effect to the first step step suggestion effect,
This is a gaming machine (10) including the first and second feature points.

(5-2) Correspondence Relationship Between Fifth Feature Point and Embodiment The correspondence relationship between the fifth feature point and the embodiment is as follows.
(A) For “plural types of step stage suggesting effects”, for example, three types of standby screens, that is, “standby screens A1, A2, A3, A4, A5”, “standby screens B1, B5”, “standby screen C1, “C4 / C5” corresponds.
(B) The “first step stage suggesting effect” corresponds to, for example, “standby screen A1, A2, A3, A4, A5”.

(C) The “second step stage suggesting effect” corresponds to, for example, “standby screen C1, C4, C5” or “standby screen B1, B5”.
(D) “First mode” corresponds to “character A appears”, for example.
(E) Regarding “a plurality of first modes”, for example, “a character A that emits red light appears”, “a character A that emits blue light appears”, and the like are conceivable.
(F) As for “a plurality of first modes corresponding to a plurality of step stages”, for example, “character A that emits red light appears” corresponding to “step 1” or “blue” corresponding to “step 2” "A character A that emits light appears" can be considered.

(G) As for the “second mode”, for example, “Character C appears” or “Character B appears” can be considered.
(H) For “a plurality of second modes”, for example, “character C walking in the forest appears”, “character C walking in the valley appears”, or the same example is changed to “character B” Cases can be considered.
(I) For “a plurality of second modes corresponding to a plurality of step stages”, for example, “character C walking in the forest” corresponding to “step 1”, “valley” corresponding to “step 4” The character C walking is appearing "or the same example is changed to" Character B ".

(J) As for “all first modes differ at each step stage”, for example, a case where “the emission color of the character A is different” with respect to “steps 1 to 5” can be considered.
(K) “Some second modes are common in a plurality of step stages”, for example, in the case of “character C walking in the forest” with respect to “step 1, 2, 3” Or, the case where the same example is changed to “character B” can be considered.
(5-3) Fifth Feature Point Aspect The fifth feature point aspect is as follows.

(A) When switching from the first step stage suggestion effect to the second step stage suggestion effect, when the second step stage suggestion effect is carried over to the second step stage suggestion effect after switching, A second step stage suggesting effect corresponding to the inherited step stage is executed.
(B) When switching from the second step stage suggestion effect to the first step stage suggestion effect, when the step stage at that time is succeeded to the first step stage suggestion effect after switching, and the first step stage suggestion effect is executed, A first step stage suggesting effect corresponding to the inherited step stage is executed.

(5-4) Effect of the fifth feature point The effect of the fifth feature point is as follows.
In the fifth feature point, in the “first step stage suggesting effect”, for example, as shown in FIG. 12, the step stage (internal step) recognized by the player through the “standby screen A3” of the character A is “3. The player can grasp the current step stage through this step stage suggestion effect.
On the other hand, in the “second step stage suggestion effect”, for example, as shown in FIG. 12, when the “standby screen B1” of the character B and the “standby screen C1” of the character C are displayed, the step stage suggestion effect is displayed. It is difficult to grasp the current step stage through the player, and the player assumes that the step stage is within a certain range (for example, steps 1 to 4 or 1 to 3).

By the way, since the step-up lottery does not necessarily step up, the step stage suggestion effect is performed in a state where the step stage is not stepped up so much that the player recognizes the current step stage. May be discouraged, and it is not always advantageous for the player to grasp the current step stage.
Therefore, in the fifth feature point, by setting “first step stage suggesting effect” and “second step stage suggesting effect” individually, the step stage can be directly grasped through the step stage suggesting effect. It is possible to guess the step stage. And, since the player switches the type of the step stage suggestion effect, how to grasp the step stage, that is, how to enjoy the precursor game can be provided according to the player's preference. it can.

(6) Sixth feature point (6-1) Configuration of sixth feature point As a sixth feature point,
The step stage suggestion producing means (410)
Step stage suggestion effect information related to the step stage suggestion effect is provided in association with the step stage,
When the type of the step stage suggesting effect is executed by the effect switching means (420),
Executing the step stage suggestion effect based on the step stage suggestion effect information corresponding to the step stage of the type of the step stage suggestion effect before switching,
And a gaming machine (10) comprising any one of the third to fifth feature points.

(6-2) Correspondence Relationship Between Sixth Feature Point and Embodiment The correspondence relationship between the sixth feature point and the embodiment is as follows.
(A) “Step stage suggestion effect information is provided corresponding to the step stage” is information for displaying the standby screen A1 for step 1 (information on the step stage suggestion effect) as shown in FIG. 12, for example. Information for displaying the standby screen A2 is provided for step 2, and similarly, information for displaying the standby screens A3 to A5 is provided individually for steps 3 to 5. That is, the “production information” is provided corresponding to each step stage.

      (B) “Step stage suggestion effect information corresponding to the step stage suggestion effect type step stage before switching”, for example, in the case of FIG. When the standby screen B) is switched to another step stage suggestion effect type (the standby screen A of the character A), among the standby screen information A1 to A5 of the character A, “the standby screen B1 of the character B before switching” Step stage suggesting effect information for displaying “Standby screen A1 of character A” corresponding to “Step 1”, which is the step stage of “.”.

(6-3) Effect of the sixth feature point The effect of the sixth feature point is as follows.
In the sixth feature point, the step stage suggesting effect after switching can be appropriately switched and executed based on the “effect information” before switching.
(7) Seventh feature point (7-1) Configuration of seventh feature point As a seventh feature point,
The maximum number of step stages recognized through the step stage suggestion effect is
Different for each kind of step stage suggestion production,
The precursor effect control means (330)
In addition to performing a sign effect that can guess the step stage through its appearance frequency,
Provided with sign production execution means (for example, “450”, see FIG. 3) that varies the appearance frequency for each type of the step stage suggestion production,
And a gaming machine (10) having any one of the third to sixth feature points.

(7-2) Correspondence Relationship Between Seventh Feature Point and Embodiment The correspondence relationship between the seventh feature point and the embodiment is as follows.
(A) The “predictive effect” is an effect determined by lottery among effect A, effect B, and effect C as shown in FIGS. 11 and 16, for example. Production state A when not up (scenario A), production state B when the step up to step 2 (scenario B), production state C when the step up to step 3 (scenario C), step 4 Since the lottery is associated with the production states D and E (scenarios D and E) when stepping up to 5, it means that the production reflects the result of the step-up lottery.

(B) “The appearance frequency is different for each type of step stage suggestion” is, for example, as shown in FIGS. 16 to 18, a lottery table (character A / B / C lottery for selecting an indication effect) Table) is provided for each character (type of step stage suggestion effect), and in each lottery table, it means that the ratio of selecting each sign effect (effect A, effect B, effect C) is different.
(7-3) Effect of the seventh feature point The effect of the seventh feature point is as follows.

In the seventh feature point, in addition to the step stage suggestion effect, the player can be given an opportunity to grasp the current step stage through the appearance frequency of the sign effect.
For example, even if the current step stage is grasped through a step stage suggestion effect, even if it is switched to a difficult step step suggestion effect, the player has an opportunity to grasp the current step stage through the appearance frequency of the predictive effect. Can be granted. That is, since the combination of the maximum number of step stages recognized through the step stage suggestion effect and the appearance frequency of the indication effect differs for each type of step stage suggestion effect, the game depends on these combinations. The person will grasp or guess the current step stage.

(8) Eighth feature point (8-1) Configuration of eighth feature point As the eighth feature point,
In the step stage suggesting presentation means (410),
When in a standby state that can occur within the production switching period,
A standby effect execution means (for example, “450”, see FIG. 3) for executing a standby effect as the step stage suggesting effect,
And a gaming machine (10) comprising any one of the first to seventh feature points.

(8-2) Explanation of Phrase of Eighth Feature Point In the eighth feature point, “standby state” is used in the following meaning.
(A) The “standby state” is a state that occurs during a game (normal game / precursor game), and a predetermined standby time (for example, 10%) from the end of the previous game (normal game / precursor game). This is a state that occurs when a second has elapsed (in other words, a state that occurs when a player does not perform a gaming operation for a predetermined waiting time).
When a predetermined game start operation (for example, a bet button operation / start lever operation) is performed before the standby time elapses, the standby state does not occur, and the predetermined game start operation is performed in the standby state. When this is performed, the standby state is canceled.

However, the standby state may occur again after the standby state is canceled, for example, when the start lever operation is not performed for a certain period of time after the bet operation is canceled in the standby state.
In addition, as described above, the standby state according to the present invention is a state that occurs between games (between pre-games), and the content of the pre-stage production (flow of production) breaks down, so that the game is in progress (during the pre-sign) Does not include a standby state that occurs when no gaming operation is performed for a certain period of time.
(B) The “standby effect” is an effect performed in the standby state, and displays, for example, a screen dedicated to the standby state (standby screen) on which a video in which a specific character appears is displayed, for example, BGM dedicated to the standby state This means that (music) is output, or the decoration lamp emits light in accordance with, for example, display of a standby screen or BGM.

(8-3) Operational Effect of Eighth Feature Point The operational effect of the eighth feature point is as follows.
In the eighth feature point, the standby effect is executed as the step stage suggestion effect in the “standby state” that can occur within the effect switching period, and the player switches the type of the step stage suggestion effect in the “standby state”. Can do.
(9) Ninth feature point (9-1) Configuration of ninth feature point As the ninth feature point,
The precursor effect control means (330)
Control one of several types of omens that feature multiple different characters
For the multiple types of step stage suggestion effects,
A different character character is set for each type of step stage suggestion effect,
The effect switching means (420)
The player can select the plurality of characters,
Switching to the step stage suggestion effect of the type corresponding to the selected character character;
And a gaming machine (10) comprising any one of the first to eighth feature points.

(9-2) Action Effect of Ninth Feature Point Action effect of the ninth feature point is as follows.
In the ninth feature point, since the character appearing in the precursor effect is information that is frequently seen and familiar to the player, the step stage selected by the player is selected by allowing the player to select the character. It is easy to understand the type of suggestion effect, and it is difficult to forget it, and it is possible to reduce the changeover period of the effect while the step type is selected incorrectly.
In the ninth feature point, a screen on which one character appears can be displayed on the image display means during a predetermined sign effect section.

10 Pachislot machines (slot machines)
20 Enclosure 21 Front door
30 Reel 31 Symbol display window
32 reel unit 33 left reel
34 Middle reel 35 Right reel
36 Reel tape L Effective line
40 Control section 41 Medal slot
42 Chance switch (also used as “OK”)
43 Menu switch
43a Left move button 43b Right move button
44 Bet switch
44a Max bet button 44b Single bet button
45 Checkout switch 46 Start switch
47 Stop switch 47a Left stop button
47b Middle stop button 47c Right stop button
50 Display
51 Image display device 52 Lamp
60 Lower 61 Medal payout exit
62 Medal tray 63 Speaker
70 Medan sensor 75 Game media input means
80 Hopper unit 90 Production equipment
100 Game control means 110 Normal game control means
120 Special Game Control (ART) 130 Game Transition
200 Game progress control means
210 Role lottery means 220 Reel control means
230 Game result judging means 240 Hopper control means
250 Specific game control means (RT) 260 Game information transmission means
300 Production control means 310 Game information receiving means
320 Production lottery means 330 Predictive production control means
340 AT control means
400 step-up lottery means 410 step stage suggestion presentation means
420 Effect switching means 430 Step-up effect execution means
440 Predictive effect execution means 450 Standby effect execution means

Claims (9)

In a gaming machine in which the progress of a special game or a special game more advantageous than the normal game is controlled and a predetermined effect is executed in the normal game or the special game,
Predictive effect control means for executing a predictive effect that suggests a transition to the special game in the predictive effect section, with a predetermined effect section composed of a plurality of times of the normal game as a predictive effect section,
The sign production control means includes:
A step-up lottery unit having a plurality of step stages set in advance, performing a step-up lottery for lottering whether or not to step up the current step stage, and determining by the step-up lottery;
There are a plurality of types of step stage suggesting effects that suggest the step stage, and the step stage suggesting effect means for executing the step stage suggesting effects so that the mode suggesting the step stage differs for each type,
Production switching means for switching the type of the step stage suggestion production,
With
The step-up lottery means the normal game in the precursor effect section is a precursor game, and the step-up is performed so that the expectation of the transition to the special game is progressed by stepping up the step stage in the precursor game. Run a lottery,
The effect switching means is an effect switching period in which the type of the step stage suggesting effect can be switched between the precursor game and the next precursor game of the precursor game, and a plurality of types of the above-described effect switching period Allowing the player to switch to a specific type of step stage suggestion of step stage suggestions,
A gaming machine characterized by that. The step stage suggestion producing means is:
In the stage switching period, when the stage switching suggestion type is switched by the stage switching means, after the switching of the type, it is reflected in the step stage suggestion stage executed within the stage switching period . Run,
The gaming machine according to claim 1. The multiple types of step stage suggestion effects are:
The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the steps suggesting the step stage are different when the step stages are the same. The multiple types of step stage suggestion effects are:
3. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the maximum number of step stages recognized through the step stage suggestion effect is different for each type of step stage suggestion effect. 4. As multiple types of step stage suggestion effects,
A first step stage suggesting effect suggested in any of a plurality of first aspects corresponding to the plurality of step stages, and a second suggested in any of a plurality of second aspects corresponding to the plurality of step stages. There are at least two kinds of step stage suggestion effects,
In the first step stage suggesting effects, all the first aspects are different for each step stage, and in the second step stage suggesting effects, some of the second aspects are common to the plurality of step stages. And
The effect switching means can switch from the first step stage suggestion effect to the second step stage suggestion effect and can switch from the second step stage suggestion effect to the first step stage suggestion effect. The gaming machine according to claim 1 or claim 2. The step stage suggesting effect means is provided with step stage suggestion effect information related to the step stage suggestion effect corresponding to the step step,
When the step switching suggestion effect type is executed by the effect switching means, the step stage based on the step stage suggestion effect information corresponding to the step stage of the step stage suggestion effect type before switching. Perform suggestive productions,
The gaming machine according to any one of claims 3 to 5, characterized in that: The maximum number of step stages recognized through the step stage suggestion effect differs for each type of step stage suggestion effect,
The predictive effect control means includes a predictive effect executing means that executes a predictive effect that can predict the step stage through its appearance frequency, and that varies the appearance frequency for each type of the step stage suggestive effect. The gaming machine according to claim 3, wherein:   2. The step stage suggesting effect means includes a standby effect executing means for executing a standby effect as the step stage suggesting effect in a standby state that can occur within the effect switching period. The gaming machine according to any one of? The precursor effect control means controls any one of a plurality of types of precursor effects whose theme is a plurality of different characters,
In the plurality of types of step stage suggestion effects, different characters are set for each type of step stage suggestion effects,
The said effect switching means enables a player to select the plurality of characters, and switches to the step stage suggesting effect of the type corresponding to the selected character. The gaming machine according to the item.