JP6126730B1 - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

Provided is a gaming machine that maintains a game with tension and improves interest by providing a novel game with an unprecedented management method. A slot machine as a gaming machine is an AT game in which a first game progress amount 5A that changes along the right direction and a second game progress amount 5B that changes along the left direction are played. The game progress amount is changed so that the first game progress amount 5A approaches the predetermined game end amount and the second game progress amount 5B is kept away from the game end amount as the game progresses. The game progress amount change mode to be performed and the game progress amount stop mode in which the first game progress amount 5A and the second game progress amount 5B are not changed regardless of the game progress can be selectively generated. It is possible to give a player a sense of tension by suddenly generating an expected game content or suddenly generating an unexpected game content. [Selection] Figure 11

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine that repeats a game that performs processing according to a stop display mode of a symbol that is variably displayed.

  It is well known that a gaming machine such as a slot machine acquires medals by repeating a normal game that is unlikely to acquire medals and an advantageous game that is more advantageous to the player than a normal game.

  An example of such an advantageous game is a bonus game in which a predetermined number of medals can be obtained. In addition, as an advantageous game, an assist time (AT) in which a reel stop order for winning a winning combination is notified, or a combination of AT and a replay time (RT) to be won with a high probability of replay. Assist replay time (ART).

  In particular, in AT and ART, those that increase the number of games during the game and those that increase the number of ATs and ARTs are well known, and lotteries where games advantageous to the player continue for a long period of time are performed. There is something.

  For example, Patent Document 1 has an AT state before branching and an AT state before branching, and the AT state before branching ends when the number of continuing games is consumed and shifts to the branching AT state. When an attack point or a damage point is generated according to the result of the lottery process of the combination and the continuation condition point becomes “0”, the state returns to the pre-branch AT state, while the end condition point becomes “0”. In such a case, a configuration is disclosed in which the AT state ends.

JP 2014-210013 A

  However, in the conventional advantageous game, the game ends when the number of assigned games is exhausted, and the end conditions are standardized, so a game that does not look good for familiar players It was. In addition, in ART games, etc., if a large number of games are added, the remaining number of games may cause a player to be relieved, but cause a loose game without tension I was getting along.

  In view of the above, an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that provides a new gaming ability by an unprecedented management method and maintains a tense feeling to improve the interest.

The present invention variably displays a plurality of types of symbols, and a plurality of symbol display units capable of stopping and displaying the symbols;
State control means for maintaining a predetermined state for a predetermined duration,
In response to a change start operation, the symbols on the symbol display unit are displayed in a variable manner. After that, on the occasion of a stop operation, the symbols on the symbol display unit are stopped on the basis of the result of the lottery drawing. A gaming machine that repeats a game that performs processing according to an aspect,
The state control means includes
Progress amount notifying means for informing the player of the first progress amount and the second progress amount so as to be visible;
A progress amount change mode in which the first progress amount and the second progress amount are changed so that one progress amount approaches a predetermined end amount as the progress proceeds and the other progress amount is away from the end amount, and A progress amount control means capable of selectively generating a progress amount stop mode that does not change the first progress amount and the second progress amount regardless of progress;
When one of the first progress amount and the second progress amount does not reach the end amount, the state continues, and the first progress amount and the second progress amount State setting control means for ending the state when one of the progress amounts reaches the end amount;
A gaming machine characterized by comprising:

  In such a configuration, the player continues to play the game because the duration of the predetermined game state that is maintained varies depending on the progress amount change mode and the progress stop state. The end timing of the state cannot be predicted. More specifically, when the player determines the end timing of the game state in consideration of the game progress amount and the game end amount notified to the player, for example, the game state that the player desires to continue When one of the game progress amounts is likely to reach the game end amount as a threshold soon, an aspect is expected in which the game progress amount does not reach the corresponding game end amount. Accordingly, one game progress amount approaches the game end amount, and the other game progress amount moves away from the game end amount, or the first game progress amount and the second game progress amount do not change regardless of progress. By becoming a mode, a mode expected by the player suddenly occurs, a mode not expected is suddenly generated, or a mode expected or unexpected is unexpectedly maintained. For this reason, the player has a sense of tension in the game. In other words, the present invention has an effect of providing a gaming machine that maintains a tense game and improves interest. Note that the change in the game progress amount means that the game progress amount approaches or separates from the game end amount due to, for example, a change in an effect display (appearance) displayed on a display screen that can be visually recognized by the player. To the player, and is not limited to an increase or decrease in the numerical value related to the game progress amount in the internal processing of the gaming machine. Therefore, for example, when performing an effect process regarding changes in two game progress amounts on the display screen, it is possible to freely select what processing content is to be used in the internal process. In other words, the present invention has two end conditions for the game state, and realizes a game that continues so that, for example, the current number of games travel between the two end conditions as the game progresses This means that the content of the internal processing of the gaming machine (for example, count update processing, etc.) and the content of the effect display displayed on the display screen visible to the player Can be appropriately selected. The “game progress amount” and the “game end amount” include all values recognized by the player, such as distance, area, and volume, in addition to specific numerical values. Further, “maintaining a predetermined gaming state for a predetermined duration” means that the gaming state can be executed until the end condition is satisfied. It also includes a case where the game state is restored to the original game state after the transition to the game state.

  In the above-described configuration, the first progress in which the first progress amount is brought close to the end amount and the second progress amount is kept away from the end amount with respect to the symbol stop display mode at a predetermined opportunity. At least one of an amount change mode, a second progress amount change mode in which the second progress amount is brought close to the end amount and the first progress amount is moved away from the end amount, and the progress amount stop mode. The progress amount control means generates the mode associated with the symbol stop display mode based on the symbol stop display mode to generate the first progress. A configuration is proposed in which the amount and the second progress amount are changed, or the first progress amount and the second progress amount are not changed.

  By adopting such a configuration, at least one of the above-described modes (the first progress amount change mode, the second progress amount change mode, and the progress amount stop mode) is based on the stop display mode, and consequently the operation result of the player. Since the selection is made, it is possible to make the game content that the player expects to be easily generated by the player himself, and to further stimulate the player's willingness to play. In addition, since a variety of game performances can be realized depending on the contents of association between the stop display mode and each mode (first progress amount change mode, second progress amount change mode, and progress amount stop mode), the player A game that does not get bored can be provided, and the contents of the association can also be noticed.

  On the other hand, on a result of the lottery at a predetermined opportunity, a first progress amount change mode in which the first progress amount is brought close to the end amount and the second progress amount is moved away from the end amount; At least one of the second progress amount change mode in which the second progress amount is brought close to the end amount and the first progress amount is moved away from the end amount can be associated with the progress amount stop mode. The progress amount setting means includes a progress mode setting means, and the progress amount control means generates the mode associated with the result of the symbol lottery of the symbol based on the result of the symbol lottery to generate the first progression amount and the second The amount of progress may be changed, or the first progress amount and the second progress amount may not be changed.

  With this configuration, at least one of the above-described modes (the first progress amount change mode, the second progress amount change mode, and the progress amount stop mode) is selected based on the result of the lottery. The game content can be surprising to the player, and the player's anxiety and expectation can be more effectively stimulated. In addition, since a lot of game performances can be realized depending on the contents of the association between the lottery result and each mode (first progress amount change mode, second progress amount change mode, and progress amount stop mode), the player A game that does not get bored can be provided, and the contents of the association can also be noticed.

  Further, the progress amount notifying means notifies a first progress amount display section indicating a change form of the first progress amount and a second progress amount display section indicating a change form of the second progress amount. And a progress amount changing means for changing a change rate of the first progress amount and / or the second progress amount before and after the change trigger at a predetermined change opportunity, The amount notification means changes and displays the design of the first progress amount display section and / or the second progress amount display section according to the change rate of the progress amount changed by the progress amount changing means. It is desirable.

  In such a configuration, the change rate of the progress amount is changed or the changed rate is changed according to the design change degree in the first progress amount display unit and / or the second progress amount display unit. The size can be clearly notified to the player. Here, when the change opportunity occurs, the game content expected by the player or the game content not expected can be obtained. Therefore, whenever the change opportunity occurs, the player is effectively relieved. Can be made. The design of the first progress amount display unit and / or the second progress amount display unit is the shape, pattern, or color of the first progress amount display unit and / or the second progress amount display unit. These bonds shall be included. The progress amount display unit of the present invention indicates to the player that the change rate of the progress amount has been changed by changing the design when the change rate of the progress amount is changed at a predetermined change opportunity. It is something that can be done. Here, for example, the progress amount display unit may be able to indicate to the player that the change rate of the progress amount has not changed when a predetermined change opportunity has not occurred.

  Further, the progress amount notifying means notifies a first progress amount display section indicating a change form of the first progress amount and a second progress amount display section indicating a change form of the second progress amount. The first progress amount before the change opportunity by changing the first advance amount and / or the second advance amount before and after the change opportunity at a predetermined change opportunity. A progress amount changing means for changing a ratio of the first progress amount and / or the second progress amount to the sum of the amount and the second progress amount, and the progress amount notifying means is the progress amount changing means. The design of the first progress amount display unit and / or the second progress amount display unit may be changed and displayed in accordance with the progress amount changed by.

  By adopting such a configuration, it is possible to express the change in the situation such as the game content expected by the player or the game content not expected by the occurrence of a change opportunity more clearly. Each time the change opportunity occurs, the player can be effectively relieved. In the progress amount display unit of the present invention, the ratio of the first progress amount or the second progress amount to the sum of the first progress amount and the second progress amount is changed at a predetermined change opportunity. When the design changes, the player is informed that the ratio of the first progress amount or the second progress amount to the sum of the first progress amount and the second progress amount has been changed. It can be shown. Here, for example, the progress amount display unit displays the first progress amount or the second progress amount with respect to the sum of the first progress amount and the second progress amount when a predetermined change opportunity has not occurred. It may be possible to indicate to the player that the amount ratio has not changed.

3 is a block diagram showing a control circuit of the slot machine according to Embodiment 1. FIG. 3 is a chart showing a symbol arrangement of reels according to Example 1; FIG. 3 is a functional block diagram illustrating configurations of a main control board and a sub control board according to the first embodiment. 3 is a chart showing a relationship between a combination and a symbol combination according to Example 1; 6 is a chart showing types of role groups according to the first embodiment. It is a graph which shows the content of the advancing mode lottery which concerns on Example 1. FIG. It is a flowchart figure which shows the content of the game process which concerns on Example 1. FIG. It is a flowchart figure which shows the processing content regarding AT management which concerns on Example 1. FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a display mode of a display screen according to Embodiment 1. FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a display mode of a display screen according to Embodiment 1. FIG. It is explanatory drawing explaining the display mode of the game progress amount display part which concerns on Example 1. FIG. It is explanatory drawing explaining the display mode of the game progress amount display part which concerns on Example 1. FIG. It is explanatory drawing explaining the display mode of the game progress amount display part which concerns on Example 1. FIG. It is explanatory drawing explaining the display mode of the game progress amount display part which concerns on Example 1. FIG. FIG. 6 is a functional block diagram illustrating configurations of a main control board and a sub control board according to a second embodiment. It is a flowchart figure which shows the content of the game process which concerns on Example 2. FIG. It is a flowchart figure which shows the content of the addition lottery which concerns on Example 2. FIG. It is a flowchart figure which shows the content of the auxiliary | assistant process based on Example 2. FIG. FIG. 10 is a flowchart illustrating processing contents related to AT management according to the second embodiment. 10 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a display mode of a display screen according to Embodiment 2. FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a display mode of a display screen according to Embodiment 2. FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a display mode of a display screen according to Embodiment 2. FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a display mode of a display screen according to Embodiment 2. FIG. It is explanatory drawing explaining the display mode of the display screen which concerns on Example 3. FIG. It is explanatory drawing explaining the display mode of the display screen which concerns on Example 3. FIG. It is explanatory drawing explaining the display mode of the display screen which concerns on Example 3. FIG. FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram illustrating an example of processing of a continuation section according to the second embodiment. It is explanatory drawing explaining another example of the process of the continuous area which concerns on Example 2. FIG. FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram illustrating another display mode according to the second embodiment. FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram illustrating another display mode according to the third embodiment. FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram illustrating another display mode according to the second embodiment.

[Example 1]
An embodiment in which the present invention is applied to a slot machine will be described according to the following examples.
In the following embodiments, the symbol display unit according to the present invention corresponds to a so-called reel (not shown). In the present embodiment, the predetermined game state according to the present invention is described as a game state advantageous to a player who executes an assist time game (AT game).

  The “progress amount” in the present invention corresponds to the “game progress amount” in the embodiment. The “end amount” according to the present invention corresponds to the “game end amount” in the embodiment. The state control means according to the present invention corresponds to the gaming state control means in the embodiment. The progress amount control means according to the present invention corresponds to the game progress amount control means in the embodiment. The progress amount notifying unit according to the present invention corresponds to the game progress amount notifying unit in the embodiment. The state setting control means according to the present invention corresponds to the gaming state setting control means in the embodiment. The state setting means according to the present invention corresponds to the game state setting means in the embodiment. The progress amount changing means according to the present invention corresponds to the game progress amount changing means in the embodiment. The game state control means 60 according to the present invention is constituted by the main control board 20, and in particular, a game progress amount control means 65, a game progress amount notification means 66, a game state setting control means 67, and a progress mode. This includes setting means 68, game progress amount changing means 69, and special state control means 70. Note that the gaming state control means 60 described above may be configured by the sub-control board 21.

  The slot machine includes a slot machine main body and a front door, and the main control board 20 and the sub control board 21 are installed in a case in the slot machine main body. On the other hand, the front door is provided with an image display for displaying an image for production, and an image control board 22 for controlling the image display is provided on the back side of the image display.

  Next, a control circuit for controlling the operation of the slot machine will be described with reference to FIG. The main control board 20 includes a CPU, a RAM, a ROM, and the like, and performs control related to the progress of the game. The input port of the main control board 20 is connected with a power supply box, a closing sensor, a bet switch, a start switch, a stop switch, a settlement switch, and a setting change switch. The output port of the main control board 20 is connected to a reel, a hopper unit, an external terminal board, and a sub control board.

  The power supply box is used to supply power to each device of the slot machine, and includes a power switch for switching the power ON / OFF and a setting for changing the winning probability for each role (so-called setting change). And a key switch.

  The insertion sensor detects a medal inserted into the slot machine. The insertion sensor is disposed in the medal passage in the medal selector, detects one medal passing through the medal passage one by one, and outputs a insertion signal every time a medal is detected.

  The bet switch is for inserting a credited medal. As the bet switch, a single bet switch and a max bet switch are provided. The single bet switch inserts credited medals one by one. The maximum bet switch inserts the maximum number of medals per game.

  The start switch is for starting the rotation of the reel. For example, a lever-type switch is applicable, and the three reels start to rotate by tilting the lever.

  The three stop switches stop the rotation of the reel. Each stop switch is associated with an individual reel, and when the stop switch is pressed, the corresponding reel is stopped within a predetermined delay time. That is, the order of stopping the reels being rotated can be selected according to the operation order of the stop switches.

  The settlement switch is for returning medals that have been credited and medals that have been inserted but not yet used in the game.

  The setting change switch is for changing the setting together with the setting key switch of the power supply box, and is provided on the rear side of the so-called front door.

  Each reel has a cylindrical shape, and “red 7”, “BAR”, “cherry 1”, “cherry 2”, “bell”, “watermelon”, “ A total of 20 symbols of “Replay” and “Blank” are arranged. Each reel is equipped with a stepping motor. By rotating the three reels by each stepping motor and stopping at any angle, the design of the outer peripheral surface can be selectively displayed on the viewing window of the front door. ing. In the viewing window, for example, a winning line in which the middle one line is valid is set in advance. As will be described later, when the reels are stopped, whether or not a winning is achieved by a combination of symbols displayed on the winning line. Is decided.

  The hopper unit is for paying out medals, and includes a tank for storing medals and a delivery mechanism for sending the medals in the tank toward the payout opening. The sending mechanism includes a motor as a driving source and a payout sensor for detecting a sent medal.

  The external terminal board externally outputs game information (injection / payout information, game history information, error information, etc.), and information such as a jackpot history of the slot machine can be browsed by the game hall equipment.

  The sub-control board 21 includes a CPU, a RAM, a ROM, and the like, and controls effects related to games. The ROM of the sub-control board 21 stores fixed data related to a variety of effect patterns. The main control board 20 and the effect button unit are connected to the input port of the sub control board 21. Information relating to the progress of the game is input from the main control board 20 to the sub control board 21. The effect button unit is used by the player to select the contents of the effect. Then, the sub control board 21 selects an effect pattern based on the information input from the main control board 20 and a signal from the effect button unit, and causes the effect lamp or speaker to execute the selected effect pattern. A command is transmitted, and further, a command is transmitted to the image control board 22 in order to display a required image on the image display.

  The image control board 22 includes a CPU, a RAM, a ROM, and the like, and performs display control of the image display. The ROM of the image control board 22 stores a large amount of data for generating an effect image to be displayed on the image display. When receiving a command from the sub-control board 21, the image control board 22 performs arithmetic processing in the CPU, writes effect image data in the RAM, and outputs it to the image display. The effect image is displayed on the display screen 11 of the image display.

  In the slot machine of the present embodiment, after the reels are rotated to display the symbols in a variable manner, the game is repeatedly executed in which the reels are stopped and the symbols are stopped and displayed on the winning line. Specifically, one game consists of (1) inserting the required number of medals, (2) start switch operation, (3) reel rotation, (4) stop switch operation, (5) reel stop, (6) A winning process based on the symbol combination stopped on the winning line is performed in the order.

  The gaming state in the slot machine of the present embodiment is roughly classified into two types, a normal game and an assist time game (hereinafter referred to as an AT game).

  The normal game is a game state in which a chance that a medal can be obtained in the game is low, and is controlled by this normal game when the power is turned on or the setting is changed. On the other hand, AT game is a gaming state (assist time) in which the reel stop order for winning the winning combination is notified, and it is highly possible that a medal can be obtained in the game compared to the normal game, This is a gaming state advantageous to the player. Specifically, during AT game, a stop order notification image for notifying the stop order of reels is displayed on the display screen 11 of the image display. Then, the player can win a small role by stopping the reels in the order in accordance with the notification of the stop order notification image. In an AT game, this stop order notification image is displayed a predetermined number of times, and the player can acquire a large amount of medals. An AT game ends when a predetermined end condition is satisfied, and a normal game is started.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 3, the main control board 20 includes a game control means 38, an inserted number determination means 39, a main operation determination means 40, an operation information transmission means 41, a role lottery means 42, a reel. The control means 43, winning determination means 44, payout control means 45, combination lottery table switching means 46, setting value setting means 47, subcommand transmission means 48, and game state control means 60 are provided.

  The game control means 38 controls the inserted number determination means 39, the main side operation determination means 40, the operation information transmission means 41, the role lottery means 42, the reel control means 43, the winning determination means 44, the payout control means 45, and the like. Thus, the overall control of the game is performed.

  The inserted number determination means 39 counts the number of inserted medals based on the insertion signal output from the insertion sensor.

  The main side operation determination means 40 constantly monitors operation signals of switches such as a stop switch and determines whether or not various switches are operated. The operation information of the various switches determined by the main-side operation determination unit 40 is transmitted to the sub control board 21 by the operation information transmission unit 41.

  The role lottery means 42 performs a role lottery for determining whether or not a plurality of specified roles are won. The combination lottery means 42 includes a random number generation means, a random number extraction means, a combination lottery table, a combination lottery determination means, and a combination lottery result storage means.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 4, a plurality of types of combinations are defined in advance. For example, the combination “RP” is defined by the symbol combination “replay”, “replay”, and “replay” from the left in three reels. It should be noted that “ANY” in the symbol combinations constituting the combination “CH1” means that any symbol may be used. When the rotation of the three reels is stopped and the symbol combination corresponding to any of the winning combinations is stopped and displayed on the winning line, the winning combination is won and a medal corresponding to the winning combination is paid out. Done. For example, when the winning combination “BE1” is won, nine medals are paid out. The combinations “RP”, “SRP1”, and “SRP2” are combinations that can execute the next game without inserting medals.

  Also, in the lottery, instead of winning lottery individually for a plurality of types of roles, as shown in FIG. 5, a plurality of role groups grouped for a plurality of types of roles are set, and any of the role groups is won. It is determined whether or not. Specifically, “normal replay”, “special replay A”, “special replay B”, “L bell”, “C bell”, “R bell”, “watermelon”, “cherry” are set as the role group. As shown in FIG. 5, a combination group is assigned to a plurality of types of combinations. In the winning lottery, based on the extracted random number value, one winning group is won, or all winning groups are not won (lost). For example, when the winning group “L Bell” is won, the winning combinations “BE1” to “BE4” are simultaneously won. In addition, the lottery value of each combination group is shown together in FIG. And the random number which generate | occur | produces in the range of 0-65535 is extracted, a part lottery process is performed with reference to the extracted random number and the part lottery table shown in FIG. For example, the role group “watermelon” is prescribed to win with a probability of 1000/65536.

  The reel control means 43 controls the rotation of the three reels. The reel control unit 43 includes a rotation control unit 43a, an excitation data table 43b, a reel detection unit 43c, a stop control unit 43d, and a stop table 43e. The rotation control means 43a controls the rotational drive of the reels, and when a start switch is operated, sends a signal to the stepping motor to rotate all the reels at a predetermined speed. The excitation data table 43b stores excitation data for controlling the stepping motor.

  The reel detection means 43c detects the current rotation angle position of each reel. Specifically, the spoke portion formed on each reel has a projection called an index for detecting the reference position, and a photo interrupter is provided at a position where the index passes when the reel rotates. The detection unit 43c detects that the reel is at the reference position based on a signal output when the index passes through the photo interrupter. Then, the reel detection means 43c detects the rotation angle position of each reel by counting the number of steps of the stepping motor after receiving the signal from the photo interrupter.

  The stop control means 43d is for stopping the reel when a stop switch is operated. Specifically, the stop control means 43d stops the reel corresponding to the stop switch within a delay period of 190 ms after the stop switch is operated. The stop control means 43d can slide the reels by 0 to 4 frames during the 190 ms delay period. When the stop switch is operated, the stop control means 43d selects the stop table 43e according to the situation, and the stop table 43e According to the contents, it is determined how many frames the reel is to be slid before stopping.

  The stop table 43e stores the number of frames that the reel is slid before it is stopped according to the condition when the stop switch is operated. A plurality of types of stop tables 43e are prepared in accordance with the result of the winning lottery, the stop order of the reels, and the like, and the stop control unit 43d is configured to be able to selectively use the stop table 43e according to the situation. . According to the stop table 43e, the symbol combinations relating to the winning combination are controlled so as not to be aligned on the winning line, and in many cases, the symbol combinations relating to the winning combination are aligned on the winning line. To be controlled.

Next, push order control will be described.
As described above, if one winning group is won in the winning lottery, multiple winning combinations may be won simultaneously. In this case, symbol combinations related to multiple winning combinations are allowed at the same time. However, which combination of symbols is derived is controlled based on the operation sequence and operation timing of the stop switch, or the operation timing. For example, when the winning group “L Bell” is won, when the player first operates the left stop switch, the stop control is performed so that the symbol combination of the winning “BE1” is stopped and displayed on the winning line. When the middle stop switch or the right stop switch is operated for the first time, stop control is performed so that one of the roles “BE2” to “BE4” is stopped and displayed based on the operation timing. When the winning group “Special Replay A” is won, the player performs the stop operation when the player stops the right stop switch and the symbols of frame numbers 12 to 19 and 0 to 1 shown in FIG. When this is done, the right reel is controlled to stop so that the symbol “Cherry 1” composing the winning combination “SRP1” is stopped on the winning line. When the symbol number 2 to 11 shown in FIG. 2 is in the middle position of the viewing window and the stop operation is performed, the symbol “Replay” constituting the combination “RP” is stopped and displayed on the winning line. Stop and display the right reel. For the left reel and the middle reel, stop control is performed so that the symbol “replay” is stopped and displayed on the winning line regardless of the stop operation at any position. As described above, when winning a winning group that wins a plurality of winning combinations at the same time, the derived symbol combinations differ depending on the operation sequence and operation timing of the stop switch or the operation timing. When the winning group “normal replay” is won, the winning combination “RP” is derived in any stop operation mode. Also, if the winning group “Watermelon” is selected, it may be missed depending on the operation timing of the middle stop switch, that is, “Watermelon” will not stop at the middle stage of the middle reel, and the combination of symbols that will not correspond to any role will be stopped. As described above, the stop control is performed and the medal is not paid out. And if the winning group “Cherry” is won, depending on the operation timing of the left stop switch, it will be missed, that is, “Cherry 1” will not stop in the middle of the left reel, It is defined that stop control is performed so that a stop display is made, and medals are not paid out.

  The winning determination means 44 determines a symbol combination on the winning line when the three reels are stopped, and determines whether or not various combinations are won by the symbol combination.

  The payout control means 45 executes the payout of medals according to the winning combination when winning various types. Specifically, the payout number related to winning is added to the credit number of medals. At this time, when the number of credits reaches the upper limit number (50), the hopper unit is operated to pay out medals in excess of the upper limit number.

  The combination lottery table switching unit 46 switches the combination lottery table used by the combination lottery unit 42 based on the set value, the number of inserted medals, or the game state.

  The set value setting means 47 is for setting a set value that affects the winning probability for each combination. Specifically, six levels of setting values 1 to 6 are prepared. To set the set value, turn on the main power by turning on the power switch with the key inserted into the setting key switch. With this operation, the set value setting means 47 puts the slot machine into a setting change permission state. In this setting change permission state, a desired setting value can be selected by pressing the setting change switch, and the setting value can be confirmed by operating the start switch. The setting change permission state ends by removing the key inserted into the setting key switch and closing the front door, and returns to the normal gaming state.

  The sub-command transmission unit 48 transmits various game information from the main control board 20 to the sub-control board 21. Examples of the game information transmitted by the subcommand transmission means 48 include a result of a winning lottery and a result of winning determination when the reels are stopped.

  The sub-control board 21 also includes a sub-command receiving means 49 that receives a command transmitted from the main control board 20, a normal game effect control means 50, an AT game effect control means 51, an effect pattern storage means 52, Lamp control means 53, image control means 54, and sound control means 55 are provided. The normal game effect control means 50 performs a game effect control based on information input from the main control board 20 or a signal from the effect button unit during the normal game. On the other hand, the AT game effect control means 51 performs game effect control based on information input from the main control board 20 and a signal from the effect button unit during the AT game. The effect pattern storage means 52 stores all the effect patterns executed in the slot machine, and the normal game effect control means 50 and the AT game effect control means 51 execute the effect patterns necessary during the game. In addition, the production contents of the production pattern are obtained from the production pattern storage means 52, and in order to realize the production contents, the lighting control of the production lamp is performed via the lamp control means 53, and the display screen of the image display device is displayed. In order to display a required effect image on the display 11, a command is transmitted to the image control board 22 via the image control means 54, and further, output control of the speaker is performed via the sound control means 55.

  The game state control means 60 includes an AT lottery means 61, an AT lottery table setting means 62, an AT winning time amount setting means 64, a game progress amount control means 65, a game progress amount notifying means 66, and a game state setting control. Means 67, progress mode setting means 68, game progress amount changing means 69, and special state control means 70 are provided.

  The AT lottery means 61 is for performing a lottery related to the execution of the AT. Specifically, the winning combination is determined with reference to a random value generated in the range of 0 to 16383, the result of the winning lottery, and the AT lottery value shown in FIG. As the AT lottery value, a high probability and a low probability are defined in advance, and one of the probabilities is selected to perform the lottery. For convenience of explanation, as shown in FIG. 5, it is described so as to be defined in the same table as the winning lottery value, but it may be a separate table.

  The AT lottery table setting means 62 selects and sets one of a lottery table for drawing an AT with a low probability and a lottery table for drawing an AT with a high probability as shown in FIG. The low-probability lottery table and the high-probability lottery table are switched at a predetermined opportunity.

  The AT winning time amount setting means 64 sets initial numerical values related to the first game progress amount, the second game progress amount, and the game end amount when winning an AT lottery performed simultaneously with the role lottery. is there. In this embodiment, for the sake of convenience, in the internal processing, the initial first game progress amount and the second game progress amount are each directly set as “50”, which is the number of remaining games, and the game end amount as “0 (zero)”. To do. Specifically, “50”, which is the first remaining game number, is set as the first game progress amount, and “50”, which is the second remaining game number, is set as the second game progress amount. As will be described in detail later, the present invention is not limited to directly setting the first game progress amount, the second game progress amount, and the game end amount. For example, it may notify the player that the first game progress amount and the second game progress amount are close to or away from the game end amount, which is a threshold, due to a change in the effect display accompanying the progress of the game. That's fine. In other words, with the progress of the game, it is possible to produce an effect such that the current number of remaining games, for example, travels between two end conditions. Therefore, the AT winning time amount setting means 64 may indirectly set values of the first game progress amount, the second game progress amount, and the game end amount. Note that the first game progress amount and the second game progress amount need not be the same.

  The game progress amount control means 65 has a game progress amount change mode in which one game progress amount is brought closer to the game end amount as the game progresses, and the other game progress amount is changed away from the game end amount, and A game progress amount stop mode that does not change the first game progress amount and the second game progress amount regardless of progress is selectively generated. For example, in this embodiment, the basic change amount of the game progress amount is set to “1”, and when one game progress amount is decreased by “1” for each game, the other game progress amount is increased by “1”. Let Note that the game progress amount may be changed a plurality of times during one game. Specifically, the game content may be such that the amount of game progress changes each time the reel stop switch is pressed.

  The game progress amount notifying means 66 includes a first game progress amount display portion X indicating a change form of the first game progress amount and a second game progress amount display portion Y indicating a change form of the second game progress amount. The effect is displayed on the display screen 11 by the image control means 54 of the sub-control board 21 to notify the player of the first game progress amount and the second game progress amount.

  The game state setting control means 67 is for starting an AT game, and one of the first game progress amount and the second game progress amount reaches the game end amount (for example, zero). And the AT game ends. Specifically, the AT flag is turned ON when the AT lottery is won, and the AT flag is turned OFF when the AT game end condition is satisfied. Note that “one of the first game progress amount and the second game progress amount reaches a predetermined game end amount” means that one game progress amount becomes equal to the game end amount. Is included, and one game progress amount exceeds the game end amount.

  The progress mode setting means 68 plays the second game progress amount by making the first game progress amount close to the game end amount for the role group (see FIG. 5) as a result of the role lottery at a predetermined opportunity. A first game progress amount change mode that moves away from the end amount; a second game progress amount change mode that moves the second game progress amount closer to the game end amount and moves the first game progress amount away from the game end amount; At least one of the one game progress amount and the game progress amount stop mode in which the second game progress amount is not changed can be associated based on the lottery probability of the progress mode as shown in FIG. For example, in this embodiment, a facilitator setting period is provided before the start of an AT game (facilitator setting process). Then, for example, the progressive combination setting period is continued for 10 games, and the corresponding “L bell”, “C bell”, or “ "R bell" is associated with the first game progress amount change mode. When there is an “L bell”, “C bell”, or “R bell” that is not associated during the facilitator setting period, the corresponding “L bell”, “C bell”, or “R bell” Is associated with the game progress amount stop mode. In the present embodiment, the predetermined trigger occurs 10 times during the facilitator setting period. In this embodiment, the facilitator setting period is provided before the start of the AT game. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and it may be provided at the beginning after the AT game starts. In the case of a mode in which a plurality of sets can be played, it may be provided at the beginning of each set before or after the start. In addition, the period is not limited to a plurality of games but may be determined by a single game. Regarding facilitator settings, instead of, or in addition to, those determined by lottery, elements of technical intervention by the player, such as whether or not a specific appearance (specific symbol display mode) has been prepared, or staying The game history so far, such as the game state and the number of games passed in the normal game, may be reflected.

  By the way, in the present embodiment, the first game progress amount change mode is previously set in “special replay A”, “special replay B”, “watermelon” and “cherry” which are the role groups as the result of the role lottery. Associated. In addition, the second game progress amount change mode is associated in advance with the “normal replay” that is the role group as a result of the role lottery.

  Here, depending on the lottery result, there may be a case where there is no associated role group in any of the first game progress amount change mode, the second game progress amount change mode, and the game progress amount stop mode. . For example, “special replay A”, “special replay B”, “L bell”, “C bell”, “R bell”, “watermelon”, and “cherry” are associated with the first game progress amount change mode. There may be a case where the “normal replay” is associated with the second game progress amount change mode and there is no role group associated with the game progress amount stop mode.

  In addition, the association between the role group and each mode (first game progress amount change mode, second game progress amount change mode, and game progress amount stop mode) is the above-mentioned “special replay A”, “special replay B” ”,“ Watermelon ”,“ Cherry ”or the like may be determined in advance, or may be determined by lottery for all the role groups.

  In addition, it is good also as a structure which replaces with the structure which links | relates the said aspect with the result of a lottery drawing, and associates the said 1st game progress amount change aspect etc. with the stop display aspect of a symbol.

  The game progress amount changing means 69 executes a control for changing the change ratio of the first game progress amount and the second game progress amount before and after the change trigger at a predetermined change opportunity, This includes a case where control for changing the game progress amount and the second game progress amount before and after the change opportunity is executed. Then, according to the change rate of each game progress amount changed by the game progress amount changing means 69, the game progress amount notifying means 66 has a first game progress amount display section X and / or a second game progress amount display section Y. The shape of the first game progress amount display section and / or the second game progress amount display section Y is changed by the game progress amount notifying means 66 according to the change of the game progress amount or the change of each game progress amount. Deform and display. Note that the game progress amount notifying unit 66 may display the first game progress amount display portion X and the second game progress amount display portion Y by deforming and displaying them. The shape of the amount display part X or the shape of the second game progress amount display part Y may be modified and displayed.

  The special state control means 70 starts a special state when a predetermined start condition is satisfied, and ends the special state when a predetermined end condition is satisfied. In the present embodiment, the special condition start condition is that a lottery is separately performed when “Special Replay A”, “Special Replay B”, “Watermelon”, and “Cherry” are selected as the role group. is there. The start condition for the special state is not limited to this, and various conditions may be applied. Since the game progress amount changing means 69, the game progress amount notifying means 66, and the special state control means 70 are related to each other, their details will be described later.

FIG. 7 mainly shows processing related to the progress of the game, which is executed for each game by the CPU of the main control board 20. The specific contents of each step S are as follows.
S101: After the previous game is finished or the power is turned on, the state of the ROM and RAM is checked, and if there is no abnormality, the medal insertion operation is validated. Then, it waits until the number of medals necessary for one game is inserted or until a bet operation from credit is performed.
S102: Wait until the start switch is operated.
S103: It is determined whether or not various combinations are won based on the random number value extracted by operating the start switch. Then, the result of the role lottery is stored in the RAM and transmitted to the sub control board 21.
S104: If the AT flag is not ON, that is, if the normal game is being played, the process proceeds to S105. On the other hand, if the AT flag is ON, that is, if an AT game is being played, the process proceeds to S106.
S105: An AT lottery process is performed.
S106: Wait until the weight is consumed.
S107: The reel starts to rotate.
S108: Wait until the reel rotation reaches steady rotation.
S109: Wait until the stop button is operated.
S110: The reel corresponding to the operated stop button is stopped based on the stop table selected based on the winning lottery result and the operation timing of the stop button.
S111: Wait until all reels stop.
S112: Perform AT management processing.
S113: The winning determination is made based on the data at the time of stop control or the reel stop mode, and the presence or absence of a payout is determined.
S114: Paying out medals.

FIG. 8 shows a process related to AT management, which is executed for each game by the CPU of the main control board 20. The specific contents of each step S are as follows.
S201: It is determined whether or not the AT flag is ON. If the AT flag is not ON, that is, if a normal game is being played, the process proceeds to S204. If the AT flag is ON, that is, if an AT game is being played, the process proceeds to S202.
S202: It is determined whether it is a facilitating role setting period. If it is a facilitator setting period, the process proceeds to S203.
S203: The facilitator setting process is executed and the AT management process is terminated.
S204: It is determined whether or not there is an AT win. If the AT is won, the process proceeds to S205, and if not, the AT management process is terminated.
S205: The AT flag is turned ON, and the AT management process is terminated. As a result, the AT starts from the next game. At this time, information indicating that the AT game is started is transmitted to the sub-control board.
S206: It is determined whether or not the first game progress amount change mode. If it is the first game progress amount change mode, the process proceeds to S207, and if it is not the first game progress amount change mode, the process proceeds to S208.
S207: Decreasing the first game progress amount and increasing the second game progress amount. Specifically, the first game progress amount is decreased by “1”, and the second game progress amount is increased by “1”.
S208: It is determined whether or not the second game progress amount change mode. If it is the second game progress amount change mode, the process proceeds to S209, and if it is not the second game progress amount change mode, the process proceeds to S210.
S209: Increase the first game progress amount and decrease the second game progress amount. Specifically, the first game progress amount is increased by “1” and the second game progress amount is decreased by “1”.
S210: The first game progress amount and the second game progress amount are maintained as they are without being changed.
S211: It is determined whether or not the first game progress amount is “0 (zero)” which is a game end amount. If the first game progress amount is zero, the process proceeds to S212, and if not, the process proceeds to S213.
S212: Turn off the AT flag. As a result, the AT game ends and the normal game is restored. In addition, the lottery table used for the AT lottery in the normal game starting from the next game is set in the high probability table. Then, the AT management process ends. At this time, information to end the AT game is transmitted to the sub-control board.
S213: It is determined whether or not the second game progress amount is “0 (zero)” which is the game end amount. If the first game progress amount is zero, the process proceeds to S214, and if it is not zero, the AT management process is terminated.
S214: The AT flag is turned off. As a result, the AT game ends and the normal game is restored. Further, the lottery table used for the AT lottery in the normal game starting from the next game is set to the low probability table. Then, the AT management process ends. At this time, information to end the AT game is transmitted to the sub-control board.

  Next, the first game progress amount and the second game progress amount that are effect-displayed on the display screen 11 of the image display and are notified to the player so as to be visible will be described.

  In the next game won in the AT lottery, as shown in FIG. 9A, the display screen 11 first has a push order navigation 2 as a stop order notification image, an indicator bar 3 extending in the left-right direction, and an AT. The effect of the continuation game number 4 is displayed.

  Furthermore, the indicator bar 3 displays the amount of remaining physical strength of the A character and the amount of remaining physical strength of the B character according to each ratio. Among them, the amount of remaining physical strength of the A character corresponds to the first remaining number of games and is expressed as a first game progress amount 5A. Further, the amount of remaining physical strength of the B character corresponds to the second remaining number of games, and is expressed as a second game progress amount 5B.

  The design of the indicator bar 3 includes a first game progress amount display portion X corresponding to the first game progress amount 5A, and a second game progress amount display portion Y corresponding to the second game progress amount 5B. It consists of

  Further, on the upper side of the indicator bar 3, a first remaining game number corresponding to the first game progress amount 5A and a second remaining game number corresponding to the second game progress amount 5B are displayed.

  Of course, an embodiment in which the first remaining game number and the second remaining game number are not displayed on the display screen 11 and only the bar corresponding to each game progress amount is displayed is also included in the present invention. It is.

  Next, the progress of the game will be described with reference to FIG.

  Here, “L bell” and “C bell” are associated with the first game progress amount change mode, and “R bell” is associated with the game progress amount stop mode, for example, as a role group “ When “C-bell” is won, as shown in FIG. 9A, the push order navigation 2 notifies the player to stop the middle reel first.

  Then, when the player sequentially stops the reels in accordance with the push order navigation 2, since the first game progress amount change mode is associated with the “C bell”, as shown in FIG. The number of first remaining games corresponding to the game progress amount 5A of “1” is reduced by “1” to “49”. Further, the second remaining number of games corresponding to the second game progress amount 5B increases by “1” to “51”.

  As the game progress amounts 5A and 5B change, the pointer 12 indicating the boundary between the first game progress amount 5A and the second game progress amount 5B moves along the indicator bar 3 in the right direction (first direction). ) Hereinafter, the pointer 12 is also referred to as a current game amount.

  If “normal replay” is won as the role group, the push order navigation 2 is not displayed.

  When the player sequentially stops the reels, since the second game progress amount change mode is associated with the “normal replay”, the first remaining game number corresponding to the first game progress amount 5A is “ 1 ”increases, and the second remaining number of games corresponding to the second game progress amount 5B decreases by“ 1 ”. Further, the pointer 12 moves in the left direction (second direction) in accordance with the change in the game progress amounts 5A and 5B.

  Also, if “R Bell” is won as the role group, the push order navigation 2 notifies the player to stop the right reel first.

  Then, when the player sequentially stops the reels according to the push order navigation 2, the game progress amount stop mode is associated with the “R bell”, so the first remaining game number and the second remaining game number do not change. . Of course, the position of the pointer 12 does not change.

  When the game as described above proceeds and the first remaining game number becomes “0 (zero)” as the game end amount, the first remaining game number is “0” as shown in FIG. And the second remaining number of games is displayed as “100”. The pointer 12 is displayed at the right end of the indicator bar 3. Then, the AT game ends.

Next, the special state described above will be described in detail.
As the game progresses, if the start condition of the special state is satisfied as described above, the state shifts to the special state, and this is used as a change opportunity to change the first game progress amount 5A and / or the second game progress. The change rate of the quantity 5B is changed. Then, in accordance with the change in the change rate of the first game progress amount 5A and / or the second game progress amount 5B, the first game progress amount display section X and / or the second game progress amount display is displayed on the display screen 11. The shape of the part Y changes. This special state is controlled over a predetermined period from the start, and the period may be constant or may be changed each time by lottery or the like.

  For example, when a transition is made to a special state, the rate of change of the game progress amounts 5A and 5B when “L bell” or “C bell” is won as a role group is determined to be doubled. Then, as shown in FIG. 11A, the first game progress amount display portion X changes to a shape in which the height is reduced to almost half. When “L bell” or “C bell” is won, for example, it is indicated that the first game progress amount 5A decreases by “2” at a time. Thus, the effect display which changes the shape of the 1st game progress amount display part X is performed, and the change form of game progress amount 5A, 5B is shown to a player.

  Further, such an effect display may have the following contents.

  That is, as shown in FIG. 11 (b), the first game progress amount display section X changes from a linear shape to a wave shape, and the first game progress amount 5A is likely to approach the game end amount. An effect display that changes at a rate may be executed.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 11 (c), the second game progress amount display portion Y changes to a shape with the character C so that the first game progress amount 5A can easily approach the game end amount. An effect display that changes at a rate may be executed.

  Further, for example, when the state is shifted to the special state, as shown in FIG. 11D, the outer shape of the second game progress amount display portion Y changes to an elliptical shape imitating a vertically long “balloon”, and the second When the “normal replay” associated with the game progress amount change mode is won, an effect display in which the pointer 12 is bounced back from the oval portion in the second game progress amount display portion Y and cannot move is displayed. Then, the player may be informed that the second game progress amount 5B does not decrease beyond a certain level. That is, in the special state, when “normal replay” is won, the game progress amounts 5A and 5B may not change. Note that these shape changes shown in FIG. 11 may change based on the position of the pointer 12 when the state is changed to the special state, or the shape may change after returning to the center point or the initial point once. It may change.

  Further, such an effect display may have the following contents.

  That is, as shown in FIG. 12 (a), the second game progress amount display portion Y is inclined upward with reference to the approximate center of the indicator bar 3, and the pointer 12 is the second game progress amount display portion. An effect display may be executed which indicates that the second game progress amount 5B does not decrease beyond a certain level by sliding down to the base end portion of Y. The shape may change based on the position of the pointer 12 when the special state is entered.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 12B, even if an effect display is executed that indicates that the color of the second game progress amount display portion Y changes and the second game progress amount 5B does not decrease beyond a certain level. Good. The shape may change based on the position of the pointer 12 when the special state is entered.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 12C, the first game progress amount display portion X and the second game progress amount display portion Y are based on the center of the indicator bar 3 when the special state is entered. And the pointer 12 slides down to the base end portions of the game progress amount display portions X and Y, and the first game progress amount 5A and the second game progress amount 5B do not change from there. An effect display may be executed. The shape may change based on the position of the pointer 12 when the special state is entered.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 12 (d), the length of the first game progress amount display portion X having a predetermined length is suddenly shortened, whereby the first game progress amount 5A is changed to the game end amount. An effect display may be executed so that the user can easily approach. In other words, the ratio of the first progress amount 5A to the sum of the first progress amount 5A and the second progress amount 5B before the change trigger changes.

  In addition, the following game content may be executed.

  That is, as shown in FIG. 13A, when the condition for occurrence of the special state is satisfied with the pointer 12 moving leftward, the first game progress amount 5A and the second game progress amount As shown in FIG. 13B, an effect display is made so that the shapes of the first game progress amount display portion X and the second game progress amount display portion Y are interchanged. It may be. In other words, the ratio of the first progress amount 5A and the second progress amount 5B to the sum of the first progress amount 5A and the second progress amount 5B before the change opportunity is changed.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 13 (c), when the condition for generating the special state is satisfied, an effect display in which the area of the first game progress amount display portion X is reduced is executed, and FIG. As shown in d), an effect display in which the area of the second game progress amount display portion Y is relatively increased may be executed.

  Further, in the normal form as shown in FIG. 14 (a), when the condition for occurrence of the special state is satisfied, as shown in FIG. 14 (b), the first game progress amount display part X and the second The effect display may be executed such that both the game progress amount display portion Y and the game progress amount display portion Y are inclined at the same angle, and the second game progress amount display portion Y is relatively increased.

  As shown in FIG. 14C, it is advantageous for the player if the position of the pointer 12 coincides with a specific position (star mark in the figure) on the indicator bar 3 in the effect display as described above. You may include the game content which gives a privilege specially to a player. Note that this specific position disappears when the special state ends.

  Note that the change rate of the first game progress amount and / or the second game progress amount is changed based on a predetermined change opportunity in the special state, or the first game progress amount and / or the second game progress amount. The game contents to be displayed by changing the design of the first game progress amount display part X and / or the second game progress amount display part Y by changing the game progress amount change means 69 and the game progress This is realized by the quantity notification means 66 and the special state control means 70.

  The game contents described so far make it difficult for the player to predict the end timing of the AT game, for example. That is, when the game progress amount reaches the game end amount, the AT game ends. However, it is impossible to accurately determine which of the two game progress amounts reaches the game end amount, and the player feels nervous. Can be held. In addition, the player can be associated with at least one of the first game progress amount change mode, the second game progress amount change mode, and the game progress amount stop mode with respect to the result of the lottery. Since the above mode is selected irregularly regardless of the result of the operation, the game content can be surprising to the player, and the player's anxiety and expectation can be further stimulated. Also, if the rate of change of the game progress amount changes during the game, or the game progress amount changes, the game content expected by the player or the game content that the player did not expect As a result, the player can be relieved effectively.

  In the above-described embodiment, the AT game execution period is managed. However, the normal game execution period may be managed. In this case, when the game progress amount reaches the game end amount, a game that is more advantageous than the normal time such as an AT game or a bonus game is started. Note that the superiority or inferiority of the advantageous game to be transferred may differ depending on which game progress amount is digested.

  In addition to the above-described embodiment, an effect other than the display screen 11 may be performed to recognize the change direction and change mode of the game progress amount. An example of such an effect is that the rotation start order of the reels and lighting of various lamps are matched to the change direction. Further, for example, when the change direction in the indicator bar 3 is the right direction, the reels can be started to rotate sequentially in the order of left, middle, and right, and various lamps can be sequentially lit from left to right. . With this configuration, it is possible to easily determine which of the game progress amounts 5A and 5B displayed during the game is close to the game end amount. In addition, it is possible to provide an effect mode that makes the player feel a sense of urgency by shortening each interval when starting rotation and lighting sequentially.

  Moreover, in the said Example, the frequency which updates the game progress amount display parts X and Y displayed by a meter etc. is not every change of game progress amount 5A, 5B regarding the game progress amount display parts X and Y, but more than one. It may be every change opportunity. For example, when the change amount is “1”, the change in the game progress amounts 5A and 5B can be changed by “5”. When the game progress amounts 5A and 5B change by “5”, information indicating that is transmitted from the main control board 20 to the sub control board 21, and the sub control board 21 displays the game progress amount displayed by a meter or the like. Update parts X and Y by "5". By doing so, processing to be performed in each game is reduced, and the processing burden on the main control board 20 and the sub control board 21 can be reduced.

  In the above embodiment, it has been described that when the game progress amount 5A, 5B reaches the game end amount, the AT game ends and returns to the normal game. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the game progress amount reaches the game end amount. At this time, a continuous lottery of AT games may be performed, and if the continuous lottery is won, the AT game may be continued (that is, the next set of AT games may be started).

  In addition, when the first game progress amount reaches the game end amount and the game state is ended, the normal game is in a high probability state. On the other hand, the second game progress amount reaches the game end amount and the game state is reached. When the game ends, the normal game may have a low probability state, that is, when the first game progress amount reaches the game end amount and the second game progress amount reaches the game end amount. It is sufficient that the advantage is superior or inferior in some cases. For example, when the first game progress amount reaches the game end amount, it is controlled to the next set of AT games, and when the second game progress amount reaches the game end amount, the AT game may be ended. In addition, by adopting a configuration in which the superiority or inferiority of the gaming state differs depending on which progress amount reaches the game end amount, the player's interest can be focused on the end of the AT game. Can provide high gaming machines.

  Further, in the embodiment, as the unit of the game progress amount and the game end amount, the difference number, the push order navigation number, and the like may be adopted.

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Another embodiment will be described. In addition, about the part which is common in Example 1, the same code | symbol is attached | subjected and description shall be simplified or abbreviate | omitted.

  As shown in FIG. 15, the main control board 20 includes game state control means 160.

  The gaming state control means 160 includes an AT lottery means 161, an AT lottery table setting means 162, an extra lottery means 163, an AT winning time amount setting means 164, a game progress amount control means 165, and a game progress amount notification means 166. And a game progress amount switching means 167, a game state setting control means 168, and a player support control means 169.

  The AT lottery means 161 is for performing a lottery related to the execution of the AT. Specifically, the winning combination is determined with reference to a random value generated in the range of 0 to 16383, the result of the winning lottery, and the AT lottery value shown in FIG. As the AT lottery value, a high probability and a low probability are defined in advance, and one of the probabilities is selected to perform the lottery. The selection of the probability will be described later.

  For convenience of explanation, as shown in FIG. 5, it is described so as to be defined in the same table as the winning lottery value, but it may be a separate table.

  The AT lottery table setting means 162 selects and sets one of a lottery table for drawing ATs with a low probability and a lottery table for lotting ATs with a high probability as shown in FIG. The low-probability lottery table and the high-probability lottery table are switched at a predetermined opportunity.

  The extra lottery means 163 is for performing a lottery related to an increase in the number of times that an auxiliary process described later can be executed. Specifically, the winning combination is determined with reference to a random value generated in the range of 0 to 127, the result of the winning lottery, and the extra lottery value shown in FIG. When the winning lottery is won, the number of navigations stored in the storage area is added.

  For convenience of description, as shown in FIG. 5, it is described so as to be defined in the same table as the role lottery value and AT lottery value, but separate tables may be used.

  The AT winning time amount setting means 164 sets initial values related to the first game progress amount, the second game progress amount, and the game end amount when winning the AT lottery performed simultaneously with the role lottery. is there. In this embodiment, for the sake of convenience, in the internal processing, the initial first game progress amount and the second game progress amount are each directly set as “50”, which is the number of remaining games, and the game end amount as “0 (zero)”. To do. Specifically, “50”, which is the first remaining game number, is set as the first game progress amount, and “50”, which is the second remaining game number, is set as the second game progress amount.

  As will be described in detail later, the present invention is not limited to directly setting the first game progress amount, the second game progress amount, and the game end amount. For example, it may notify the player that the first game progress amount and the second game progress amount are close to or away from the game end amount, which is a threshold, due to a change in the effect display accompanying the progress of the game. That's fine.

  In other words, with the progress of the game, it is possible to produce an effect such that the current number of remaining games, for example, travels between two end conditions. Therefore, the AT winning time amount setting means 64 may indirectly set values of the first game progress amount, the second game progress amount, and the game end amount.

  The game progress amount control means 165 brings one game progress amount closer to the game end amount for each game with respect to the first game progress amount and the second game progress amount, and the other game progress amount. Is moved away from the game end amount by one for each game. In other words, one remaining game number is decreased by one toward zero, and the other remaining game number is increased by one.

  The game progress amount notifying means 166 displays the first game progress amount and the second game progress amount on the display screen 11 by the image control means 54 of the sub-control board 21, and displays the first game to the player. The progress amount and the second game progress amount are notified.

  The game progress amount switching means 167 sets the game progress amount close to the game end amount as the game progress amount away from the game end amount and keeps away from the game end amount when a switching condition described later is satisfied. As the game progress amount that brings the game progress amount close to the game end amount, the game progress amount that approaches the game end amount is switched.

  The game state setting control means 168 is for starting the AT game, and one of the first game progress amount and the second game progress amount reaches the game end amount (becomes zero). ) And the AT game ends. Specifically, the AT flag is turned ON when the AT lottery is won, and the AT flag is turned OFF when the AT game end condition is satisfied.

  Note that “one of the first game progress amount and the second game progress amount reaches a predetermined game end amount” means that one game progress amount becomes equal to the game end amount. Is included, and one game progress amount exceeds the game end amount.

  The player support control unit 169 performs notification of a predetermined stop operation mode in order to avoid the occurrence of switching when the switching by the game progress amount switching unit 167 causes a disadvantageous result for the player. is there. In other words, when the game progress amount close to the game end amount is switched, the process of preventing the switching condition from being satisfied is executed when the difference between the game progress amount and the game end amount becomes small.

  Specifically, when the switching is advantageous to the player, when the switching is induced, or the player wins the L bell, C bell, or R bell so that the player can acquire more medals. In order to notify the stop operation mode in which BE1 can be won, the auxiliary process for displaying the push order navigation 2 for avoiding or guiding the special replay is displayed. Details will be described later.

FIG. 16 mainly shows processing related to the progress of the game, which is executed for each game by the CPU of the main control board 20. The specific contents of each step S are as follows.
S301: After the previous game is finished or the power is turned on, the state of the ROM and RAM is checked, and if there is no abnormality, the medal insertion operation is validated. Then, it waits until the number of medals necessary for one game is inserted or until a bet operation from credit is performed.
S302: Wait until the start switch is operated.
S303: Based on the random number extracted by operating the start switch, it is determined whether or not various winning combinations have been won. Then, the result of the role lottery is stored in the RAM and transmitted to the sub control board 21.
S304: If the AT flag is not ON, that is, if a normal game is being played, the process proceeds to S305. On the other hand, if the AT flag is ON, that is, if an AT game is being played, the process proceeds to S306.
S305: An AT lottery process is performed.
S306: Add lottery processing.
S307: Auxiliary processing is performed.
S308: Wait until the weight is consumed.
S309: The reel starts to rotate.
S310: Wait until the rotation of the reel reaches a steady rotation.
S311: Wait until the stop button is operated.
S312: The reel corresponding to the operated stop button is stopped based on the stop table selected based on the result lottery result and the operation timing of the stop button.
S313: Wait until all reels stop.
S314: Perform AT management processing.
S315: The winning determination is made based on the data at the time of stop control or the reel stop mode, and the presence or absence of a payout is determined.
S316: A medal is paid out.

FIG. 17 shows a process related to the extra lottery executed for each game by the CPU of the main control board 20. The specific contents of each step S are as follows.
S401: Add lottery.
S402: It is determined whether or not winning is won. If the winning combination is won, the process proceeds to S403. On the other hand, if the winning is not won, the adding lottery is terminated.
S403: Add 10 to the number of times of navigation.

  In the present embodiment, for the sake of convenience of explanation, when an extra lottery is won, an example in which a lottery of the number of navigations is not performed has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this example. May be the processing content determined by lottery.

  FIG. 18 shows a process related to the auxiliary process executed for each game by the CPU of the main control board 20. The player support control means 169 according to the present invention is mainly realized by S504 and S505 of this auxiliary process. The specific contents of each step S are as follows.

S501: It is determined whether or not a special replay is won. If the special replay is won, the process proceeds to S502, and if not, the process proceeds to S507.
S502: It is determined whether or not there are remaining navigation times. If the number of times of navigation remains, the process proceeds to S503, and if it does not remain, the auxiliary process ends.
S503: It is determined whether or not the remaining number of games heading toward zero is less than 50. If the number of remaining games toward zero is not less than 50, the process proceeds to S504, and if it is less than 50, the process proceeds to S505.
S504: Winning avoidance navigation is executed. That is, a command for the sub control board is transmitted so as to notify the stop operation mode so that the special replay does not win.
S505: Winning navigation is executed. That is, a command for the sub control board is transmitted so as to notify the stop operation mode so that the special replay wins.
S506: Since winning navigation or winning avoidance navigation has been performed, 1 is subtracted from the remaining number of navigations. Here, in this embodiment, when the bell L, bell C, bell R, special replay A, and special replay B are won, auxiliary processing for navigating the stop operation mode so that the player can obtain an advantageous result. However, for the bell L, bell C and bell R, the number of navigations is infinite within the advantageous game period, and for the special replay A and special replay B, the number of navigations is finite. That is, the number of remaining navigations referred to here is referred to when special replay A or special replay B is won. As will be described later, when the duration of an AT game is managed by the number of times of navigation, the number of times of navigation for Bell L, Bell C and Bell R and the number of times of navigation for Special Replay A and Special Replay B are provided separately. The number of times of navigation for Bell L, Bell C and Bell R is for managing the duration of AT games, and the number of times of navigation for Special Replay A and Special Replay B is related to occurrence or avoidance of switching. It should be for auxiliary processing.
S507: It is determined whether or not one of Bell L, Bell C or Bell R is won. If any of the bell L, bell C, or bell R has been won, the process proceeds to S508, and if not, the auxiliary process is terminated.
S508: A command for the sub-control board is transmitted so as to notify the stop operation mode for winning the bell L, the bell C, or the bell R.

FIG. 19 shows a process related to AT management executed for each game by the CPU of the main control board 20. The game progress amount switching means 167 according to the present invention is mainly realized by this AT management S605. The specific contents of each step S are as follows.
S601: It is determined whether or not the AT flag is ON. If the AT flag is not ON, that is, if a normal game is being played, the process proceeds to S602. If the AT flag is ON, that is, if an AT game is in progress, the process proceeds to S604.
S602: It is determined whether or not there is an AT win. If the AT is won, the process proceeds to S603, and if not, the AT management process is terminated.
S603: The AT flag is turned ON, and the AT management process is terminated. As a result, the AT starts from the next game. At this time, information indicating that the AT game is started is transmitted to the sub-control board.
S604: It is determined whether or not a special replay is won. If a prize is won, the process proceeds to S605. If no prize is awarded, the process proceeds to S606. Note that when the special replay is won, the above-described switching condition is satisfied.
S605: The traveling direction in the indicator bar 3 described later is switched. That is, the number of remaining games (game progress amount) decreasing and the number of games increasing (game progress amount) are switched.
S606: Update the counter value of each remaining game number. Specifically, the counter value of the remaining game number (game progress amount) to be decreased is decreased, and the counter value of the remaining game number (game progress amount) to be increased is increased.
S607: It is determined whether or not the counter value of the first remaining number of games (game progress amount) is zero. That is, it is determined whether or not the first remaining number of games (game progress amount) has been consumed. If zero, the process proceeds to S608, and if not zero, the process proceeds to S609.
S608: The AT flag is turned off. As a result, the AT game ends and the normal game is restored. In addition, the lottery table used for the AT lottery in the normal game starting from the next game is set in the high probability table. Then, the AT management process ends. At this time, information to end the AT game is transmitted to the sub-control board.
S609: It is determined whether or not the counter value of the second remaining number of games (game progress amount) is zero. That is, it is determined whether or not the second remaining number of games (game progress amount) has been consumed. If zero, the process proceeds to S610, and if not zero, the AT management process is terminated.
S610: The AT flag is turned off. As a result, the AT game ends and the normal game is restored. Further, the lottery table used for the AT lottery in the normal game starting from the next game is set to the low probability table. Then, the AT management process ends. At this time, information indicating that the AT game is started is transmitted to the sub-control board.

  Next, the first game progress amount and the second game progress amount that are effect-displayed on the display screen 11 of the image display will be described.

  In the next game won in the AT lottery, as shown in FIG. 20 (a), the display screen 11 of the image display device first displays the push order navigation 2, the indicator bar 3, and the AT continuation game as stop order notification images. Expression 4 is displayed.

  Furthermore, on the upper side of the indicator bar 3, a first remaining game number 105A corresponding to the first game progress amount and a second remaining game number 105B corresponding to the second game progress amount are displayed. The target first remaining game number 105A is highlighted as the remaining game number at that time.

  In the indicator bar 3, the remaining physical strength of the A character displayed on the right side is expressed as the length of the continuous section V corresponding to the first remaining game number 105A. The remaining physical strength of the B character displayed on the left side is expressed as the length of the continuing section W corresponding to the second remaining game number 105B.

  Note that the lengths of the continuation sections V and W also correspond to the game progress amount according to the present invention, and the change in the first game progress amount is notified to the player by the change in the length of the continuation section V, so The change in the second game progress amount is notified to the player by the change in the length of the game. That is, an embodiment in which the first remaining game number 105A and the second remaining game number 105B are not displayed on the display screen 11 and only the continuous sections V and W are displayed is naturally included in the present invention. It is.

  As shown in FIG. 20 (a), at the beginning of the AT game, the first remaining game number 105A starts to decrease as the highlighted B character attacks the A character. The second remaining game number 105B starts to increase.

  In such a situation, the player can win a medal by winning a small role by stopping each reel according to the push order navigation 2. However, the push order navigation 2 is not displayed in all games in the AT game, and may not be displayed depending on the result of the role lottery or an effect display indicating that it is a specific small role is performed. There is.

  By continuing the AT game, the first remaining game number 105A shown in the indicator bar 3 continues to decrease, and as shown in FIG. 20 (b), when the “25” game is digested from the start of the AT game, The number of remaining games 105A is “25”. At the same time, the second remaining game number 105B is “75”. Correspondingly, the lengths of the continuous sections V and W of the indicator bar 3 are also variably displayed. Thus, the player recognizes that the end timing of the AT game is approaching as the first remaining number of games 105A approaches zero and the length of the continuation section V decreases. be able to.

  As shown in FIG. 21A, when the special replay is won when the “40” game is digested from the start of the AT game and the first remaining game number 105A becomes “10”, the game progress amount switching means 167 The increase / decrease of the remaining game numbers 105A and 105B is switched, and the first remaining game number 105A, which was the decrease target, becomes the increase target remaining game number, and the second remaining game number 105B, which was the increase target, decreases. The number of remaining games.

  That is, the character's offense and defense are switched, and the A character is highlighted, and the second remaining game number 105B is highlighted instead of the first remaining game number 105A. Along with this, the increase / decrease in the length of the continuation sections V and W is also switched. That is, the length of the continuous section V increases and the length of the continuous section W decreases.

  In such a situation, the player has recognized that the number of games until the end of the AT game is “10”. However, the game is switched between the decrease target and the increase target remaining game numbers 105A and 105B. When the number of games until the end of the game changes to “90”, it is recognized that the number of games until the end of the AT game is substantially extended by “80”. Therefore, for the player, the AT game will continue longer than expected, and the extension of the AT game can be experienced by a novel method that has not been conventionally possible, and the content of the game is surprising and the interest of the game is enhanced. improves.

  As shown in FIG. 21 (b), when the remaining number of games 105A and 105B is switched, the “50” game is further digested and the second remaining number of games 105B becomes “40”. When winning, the game progress amount switching means 167 switches the increase / decrease target of the remaining game numbers 105A, 105B again, and the second remaining game number 105B, which was the decrease target, becomes the increase target remaining game number, The first remaining game number 105A is the remaining game number to be reduced.

  That is, the character's offense and defense are switched again, the B character is highlighted, and the first remaining game number 105A is highlighted as the remaining game number instead of the second remaining game number 105B. Along with this, the increase / decrease in the length of the continuation sections V and W is also switched. That is, the length of the continuous section W increases and the length of the continuous section V decreases.

  In such a situation, the player has recognized that the number of games until the end of the AT game is “40”, but the player has switched the decrease target and the increase target remaining game numbers 105A and 105B to the AT. When the number of games until the end of the game changes to “60”, it is recognized that the number of games until the end of the AT game is substantially extended by “20”. Again, for the player, the AT game will continue longer than expected, further enhancing the interest of the game.

  In other words, in this game content, there are two end conditions for the AT game, and as the game progresses, there is a game that continues so that the current remaining number of games travels between the two end conditions. It has been realized.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 22, the AT game further continues, and after that, the remaining number of games 105A and 105B are not switched, and the remaining number of games “60” is digested, and the first remaining number of games 105A is zero. , The display of the continuous section V disappears in the indicator bar 3, the remaining physical strength of the A character becomes zero, and the AT game ends. In a series of games such as this example, as a result, the AT game has continued for “150” games.

  By switching the remaining number of games 105A and 105B as described above at a predetermined opportunity, the period of the maintained gaming state changes as the game progresses, so the player can end the timing of the AT game. However, it is possible to make the game tense.

  More specifically, as long as switching between the first remaining game number 105A and the second remaining game number 105B continues to occur in the AT game, the AT game can be executed permanently. In addition, when the switching occurs immediately before the first remaining game number 105A or the second remaining game number 105B is exhausted, the AT game period of the mortal regeneration is extended for the player, which gives great satisfaction and An uplifting feeling can be given to the player. On the other hand, if a change occurs in a situation where the remaining number of remaining games 105A and 105B is sufficiently small, the game will turn over and end up at the end of the AT game. A game with a sense of tension can be provided even in a situation where the number of games remains sufficiently.

  Furthermore, in this embodiment, a game with a sense of tension can be provided from the beginning to the end during the AT game. That is, even if switching occurs near the center of the indicator bar 3 where the number of remaining games 105A and 105B is substantially equal (when it is far from the end of the AT game, but there is not enough time remaining), Although the effect of the turnover or darkening of the game is small for the player, if the switching does not occur for a while, one of the remaining games 105A and 105B approaches zero and reaches the end of the indicator bar 3, and the AT game ends. The crisis will increase. Therefore, the player plays the game in the hope that repeated switching occurs near the center of the indicator bar 3 where the remaining game numbers 105A and 105B are substantially equal. Therefore, the player always concentrates on the game during the AT game. .

  If the number of times of navigation remains, the player support control means 169 provides assistance so that the player can develop an advantageous game. For example, when the special replay A or special replay B wins and the remaining number of games 105A and 105B is switched, if the number of times of navigation remains, as shown in FIG. 23, the number of remaining games in the AT game is increased. Accordingly, the navigation 9 related to the stop operation is executed.

  Specifically, FIG. 23A shows a display mode when the number of remaining games toward zero is less than “50” and the special replay A is won. In this case, since the remaining number of games is less than “50”, when the switching occurs, the number of games until the end of the AT game is extended, which is advantageous to the player. In other words, the first remaining game number 105A, which is the number of remaining games heading toward zero, is “20”, and the other remaining game number 105B is “80”. The number of games will be substantially extended by “60”. For this reason, the display of “Aim at cherry 1 on the right reel !!” is performed so that SRP1 (replay-replay-cherry 1) in special replay A is stopped. Although illustration is omitted, when the number of remaining games toward zero is less than “50” and special replay B is won, SRP2 (replay-replay-cherry 2) of special replay B is stopped. As shown, the message “Aim cherry 2 on the right reel !!” is displayed. By adopting such a configuration, a special replay can be won by a player performing a stop operation in accordance with such an instruction, and an AT game can be extended to an advantageous gaming situation by switching. it can.

  On the other hand, when the number of remaining games toward zero is “51” or more and the special replay A is won, the number of remaining games in the AT game is reduced when the switching occurs, and FIG. As shown in (), a message “Aim at Cherry 2 on the right reel !!” is displayed so that SRP1 (Replay-Replay-Cherry 1) in the special replay A is not stopped and displayed. In this case, it may be displayed that “Don't aim at Cherry 1 on the right reel!”. That is, when the number of remaining games toward zero is switched, the difference between the first game progress amount “20” and the game end amount “0” is “20”. On the other hand, the difference between the second game progress amount “80” and the game end amount “0” when switching is not performed is “80”. Therefore, switching the game progress amount close to the game end amount “0” decreases the difference between the game progress amount and the game end amount, which is disadvantageous to the player, so that the switching condition is not satisfied. Execute the process. Further, when the number of remaining games is “51” or more and special replay B is won, SRP2 (replay-replay-cherry 2) of special replay B is not stopped and displayed as “cherry 1 on the right reel”. ”Or“ Do not aim cherry 2 on the right reel! ”Is displayed.

  When the player performs a stop operation in accordance with such an instruction, it is possible to prevent the special replay from being won, and it is possible to prevent the occurrence of switching and avoid turning the number of remaining games of the AT game low.

  In this way, when the number of times of navigation remains, it is possible to suppress the player from being disadvantaged due to the occurrence of switching, so that it is possible to make the game content without losing the player's sense of accomplishment or relief. .

  Note that when the number of remaining AT games is “50”, the advantage / disadvantage (advantage) for the player does not change regardless of whether or not the switching has occurred. The navigation may be performed to avoid winning. Alternatively, navigation may not be generated. Further, in consideration of superiority or inferiority at the end, navigation may be performed so as to turn to a preferential treatment. In this embodiment, the game content is to perform winning avoidance navigation.

  In general, the cherry 1 and cherry 2 symbols are smaller than the red 7 symbol and the bar symbol, and are relatively difficult to see while the reel is rotating, so the cherry 1 and cherry 2 can be drawn into the winning line. It is good also as a display mode which aims at the easy-to-read design (for example, red 7 design and bar design) in the range.

Example 3
The game state control means according to the present embodiment is constituted by the main control board 20, and in particular comprises a game current amount control means, a game current amount notification means, a reverse control means, and a game state setting control means. ing.

  The gaming state control means includes an AT winning time amount setting means, and the AT winning time amount setting means has at least a game start amount and a game end amount when winning an AT lottery performed simultaneously with a role lottery. This initial value is set. In this embodiment, the game start amount is set directly to “0 (zero)” and the game end amount is set to “50” in the internal processing for convenience. As will be described in detail later, the present invention is not limited to directly setting the game start amount and the game end amount. For example, as long as it notifies the player that the current game amount from the game start amount to the game end amount approaches or separates from the game end amount, which is a threshold, due to a change in the effect display as the game progresses Good. In other words, with the progress of the game, for example, it is possible to produce such that the current number of remaining games approaches or moves away from one end condition. Therefore, the AT winning time amount setting means may indirectly set the numerical values of the game start amount and the game end amount.

  The game current amount control means approaches the game current amount from a predetermined game start amount to a predetermined game end amount as the game progresses. Specifically, the current game amount is incremented from zero to one for each game and approaches 50.

  The game current amount notifying means displays the game current amount on the display screen 11 to notify the player.

  The reversal control means, when a predetermined reversal condition is satisfied, if the difference between the game current amount and the game end amount is smaller than the difference between the game start amount and the game end amount, the difference between the game current amount and the game start amount The game current amount is changed so that the difference between the game current amount and the game end amount is larger than the difference between the game end amount and the game start amount, and the difference between the game current amount and the game end amount is the game start amount. If the difference between the game end amount and the game end amount is greater than the difference between the game current amount and the game start amount, the difference between the game end amount and the game start amount is smaller than the difference between the game end amount and the game start amount. As described above, the current game amount is changed. Note that the contents of the predetermined inversion condition are the same as the predetermined switching condition of the second embodiment, and thus description thereof is omitted.

  The game state setting control means is for starting an AT game, and for ending the game state when the current game amount reaches the game end amount (becomes 50). Specifically, the AT flag is turned ON when the AT lottery is won, and the AT flag is turned OFF when the AT game end condition is satisfied.

  Next, the game start amount, the current game amount, and the game end amount that are effect-displayed on the display screen 11 will be described with reference to FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 24A, in the next game won in the AT lottery, the display screen 11 first displays the push order navigation 2, the AT continuing game number 4, and the game number scale bar 106. Here, the game number scale bar 106 represents a numerical value from “50”, which is the game end amount, to “−50” obtained by inverting the sign of this value as a number line. In addition, “0 (zero)” at the center of the number line is displayed as the game start amount.

  Further, a current value pointer 107 that is displaced toward the game end amount is displayed on the game number scale bar 106, and the current value pointer 107 is displayed at a position corresponding to the current game amount at each time point. In the upper right position of the game number scale bar 106, the remaining game number 108 in the AT game is separately displayed. In other words, the remaining number of games 108 displays a value (eg, “49”) obtained by subtracting the current game amount (eg, “1”) from the game end amount (eg, “50”). Other configurations are the same as those of the second embodiment.

  As the AT game continues, the current value pointer 107 shown on the game number scale bar 106 approaches “1” for each game toward “50” which is the game end amount, and FIG. ), When the “25” game is digested from the start of the AT game, it is located at a position corresponding to the number “25” on the game number scale bar 106. In the remaining game number 108, “25” is displayed.

  Here, when the “40” game is digested from the start of the AT game, that is, when the number of remaining games reaches “10”, a special replay is won, as shown in FIG. “40” is apparently multiplied by “−1 (minus 1)”, and the current game amount is set to “−40”. Accordingly, the current value pointer 107 moves from the position “40” to the position “−40” on the game number scale bar 106, and the display of the remaining game number 108 is displayed as “90”. That is, as a result, the number of remaining games of the AT game is substantially extended by “80”. Therefore, for the player, the AT game is continued, and the extension of the AT game can be experienced by a novel method that has not been conventionally provided, and the interest of the game is improved.

  More specifically, the difference “10” between the current game amount “40” and the game end amount “50” is smaller than the difference “50” between the game start amount “0” and the game end amount “50”. Therefore, the current game amount is such that the difference “40” between the current game amount “40” and the game start amount “0” is larger than the difference “50” between the game end amount “50” and the game start amount “0”. Change the amount from “40” to “−40”. As a result, the difference “90” between the current game amount “−40” and the game end amount “50” is larger than the difference “50” between the game end amount “50” and the game start amount “0”.

  As shown in FIG. 25 (b), when the special replay is won when the “30” game is further digested and the remaining number of games reaches “60” after the above-described changes are made, the current game amount is again displayed. "-10" which is apparently multiplied by "-1", and the current game amount is "10". Accordingly, the current value pointer 107 moves from the position “−10” to the position “10” on the game number scale bar 106, and the display of the remaining number of games 108 is displayed as “40”. That is, as a result, the number of remaining AT games is substantially reduced by “20”. Therefore, “20” is deleted from the AT game, and the number of medals that can be acquired by the player is reduced.

  More specifically, the difference “60” between the current game amount “−10” and the game end amount “50” is larger than the difference “50” between the game start amount “0” and the game end amount “50”. Accordingly, the game is made such that the difference “10” between the current game amount “−10” and the game start amount “0” is smaller than the difference “50” between the game end amount “50” and the game start amount “0”. The current amount is changed from “−10” to “10”. As a result, the difference “40” between the current game amount “10” and the game end amount “50” is smaller than the difference “50” between the game end amount “50” and the game start amount “0”.

  Such a reduction in the number of remaining games of AT games may occur whenever the number of remaining games exceeds “50” in this embodiment, and there is a sufficient number of remaining games for the player. Even so, you will be able to enjoy a game with a sense of tension.

  As shown in FIG. 26, when the AT game continues and the remaining number of games “40” is consumed, the current value pointer 7 reaches the position “50” on the game number scale bar 106, and the AT game ends. To do. In a series of games like this example, as a result, the AT game has continued for “110” games.

  As described above, by changing the current game amount at a predetermined opportunity and expanding or reducing the difference between the current game amount and the game end amount, for example, the expanded difference can be used as an extension in the AT game. The reduced difference can be used as a shortened part in the AT game. Therefore, the player cannot predict the end timing of the gaming state, and can make the game feel tense.

  That is, as long as the change in the current game amount as described above continues to occur during an AT game, the AT game can be executed permanently. In addition, if a change in the current game amount occurs just before the current game amount reaches the game end amount, etc., the player will be able to extend the resuscitation and give the player a sense of satisfaction and excitement. it can. On the other hand, if there is a sufficient difference between the current game amount and the game end amount, and the game current amount changes, the game will turn over and end at the end of the AT game. A game with a sense of tension can be provided even in a situation where there is a sufficient difference from the amount.

  Further, when the current value pointer 107 is located near the center of the game number scale bar 106 (when it is still far from the end of the AT game but there is not enough time remaining), the current game amount is changed. Even if it occurs, the effect of turning around and darkening the gaming situation is small for the player. However, when the current game amount has not changed for a while and the current value pointer 107 reaches near the end of the game number scale bar 106, the crisis of the end of the AT game is particularly increased. Therefore, the player will play in the hope that the change in the current game amount will repeatedly occur when the current value pointer 107 is located near the center of the game number scale bar 106, so during the AT game, From the beginning to the end, it will focus on the game.

  In addition, since the game content regarding assistance when a navigation remains is the same as that of Example 2, description is abbreviate | omitted. Here, the gaming machine of the present invention is not limited to the embodiments of the first to third embodiments, and various modifications can be made without departing from the gist of the present invention. Moreover, you may combine the said Examples 1-3 and the below-mentioned modification suitably.

  For example, in the above-described first embodiment, when the winning combination determined by the winning combination setting means wins, the counter value of each game progress amount is updated. However, not limited to this, winning or determining the determined winning combination The counter value may be updated on the basis of navigating the played combination and further executing an effect corresponding to the determined combination (for example, appearance of a character corresponding to the combination). For example, in the above-described second embodiment, the first game progress amount and the second game progress amount of the AT game are managed by the number of games, so that the counter value of each game progress amount is updated by 1 for each game. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the duration of AT games is managed by the number of medals earned, the number of differences, the number of push order navigations, the number of wins for a specific small role, the number of winnings, or points that vary based on the game results. Alternatively, the counter value may be updated in accordance with the change in each numerical value. Further, which one is to be used for managing the AT game may be changed every time the AT game is started, for example.

  In the third embodiment, the current game amount is updated by one for each game. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and when managing by the number of acquired medals, the number of differences, or the number of push order navigations, You may make it update a counter value according to a change. Further, which one is to be used for managing the AT game may be changed every time the AT game is started, for example.

  In the first embodiment, the initial values of the game progress amounts need not be set to be equal to each other, and may be set to different values. That is, as an initial value, the first game progress amount (first remaining game number 5A) may be set to “30”, and the second game progress amount (second remaining game number 5B) may be set to “70”. It may be determined by lottery each time or may be changed based on a predetermined rule. In the second embodiment, the initial values of the game progress amounts need not be set to be equal to each other, and may be set to different values. That is, as an initial value, the first game progress amount (first remaining game number 105A) may be set to “30”, and the second game progress amount (second remaining game number 105B) may be set to “70”. It may be determined by lottery each time or may be changed based on a predetermined rule. Further, the extra lottery can be freely set as appropriate as long as it is advantageous for the player. Moreover, you may make it increase each game progress amount by lottery or a law. For example, the first game progress amount (first remaining game number 105A) may be increased from “50” to “100”. Examples of such rules include periodic ones such as every “100” game, and achievements of conditions such as reaching a predetermined number of games or winning a specific combination. Furthermore, both the first game progress amount (first remaining game number 105A) and the second game progress amount (second remaining game number 105B) may be increased simultaneously, or only one of them may be increased. Good. Further, the progress of the game may be stopped for a predetermined period. Furthermore, each game progress amount may be shortened (reduction in the number of AT games) at different timings or simultaneously.

  Further, in the third embodiment, the game current amount may be set away from the game end amount that is being approached as an additional mode.

  The push order navigation 2 described above may indicate not only the reels to be stopped first but all the stop orders of the three reels.

  In the first and second embodiments, depending on which of the first game progress amount 5A (first remaining game number 105A) and the second game progress amount 5B (second remaining game number 105B) is consumed. However, the game content has different AT lottery probabilities in the normal game after the end of the AT game. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the game content may be different in game state (bonus, RT, normal), or given to the player. The game content may be different. Further, examples of the privilege include, for example, those in which superiority or inferiority related to the execution frequency and reliability of the setting suggestion effect is different, or in which the effect not related to the appearance changes.

  In the second embodiment, the control content for switching between the game progress amount to be decreased and the game progress amount to be increased need not be activated immediately when a specific winning combination is made, and the number of times of switching is stocked in a predetermined storage area. Alternatively, it may be activated at a predetermined timing (for example, immediately before the game progress amount reaches the game end amount).

  Moreover, although the winning navigation or the winning avoidance navigation is always generated in the auxiliary processing, a section in which neither navigation is generated may be provided. For example, in the second embodiment, it may be generated only when the number of remaining games is less than “25”. In this case, since navigation is not performed in a situation where the number of remaining games remains large, the number of remaining games may be reduced by switching, but this makes it more tense. It can be a game. Further, the navigation may be executed only when there is a player's request (specific operation). Thereby, it is possible to obtain a game that reflects the player's intention by allowing the player to select whether to switch by consuming the remaining number of times of navigation.

  Further, whether the predetermined switching condition is satisfied or that the predetermined reversal condition is satisfied is not limited to a specific winning combination, and may be determined by, for example, a lottery performed every time a certain number of games are consumed. Alternatively, a specific combination may be determined by lottery when winning or winning a prize.

  Further, the gaming machines according to the first, second, and third embodiments are configured to have only two types of gaming states, a normal game and an AT game, for the sake of concise explanation of the present invention. In addition to normal games and AT games, bonus games and the like can be provided. In the second and third embodiments, the predetermined game state is described as an AT game, but the predetermined game state according to the present invention is not limited to an AT game. For example, with an existing slot machine, a bonus game, a replay time game (RT game), an assist replay time game (ART game), or the like can be set in a predetermined game state. In addition, the state of the present invention includes, for example, a state having an internal game-like element that is rendered and displayed during one gaming state, and includes a state that manages a series of rendering states during gaming. It is not limited to those in which a change in gaming state with a different advantage for the player due to a change in the game. Furthermore, the progress in the present invention corresponds to the progress in the game, and includes a progress that occurs every time a predetermined action is executed, in addition to a progress that is merely a lapse of time. In addition, the present invention naturally includes that the above-described aspect occurs a plurality of times during a series of operations in which one game is performed.

  In the second embodiment described above, winning a special replay has been described as the predetermined switching condition for generating the switching process. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the switching process may be performed under various conditions. For example, it may be determined not by a player's selective operation but by an internal process of the gaming machine. Specifically, a lottery of whether or not to perform switching is performed, and in the case of winning, switching is generated regardless of the player's operation. In this case, as the player support process of the player support control means 169, if there is a remaining number of times that the player support process can be executed, the lottery is performed in a situation that is disadvantageous for the player. There is no restriction, or a lottery is performed, but regulation is performed so as not to reflect the result of winning. Moreover, in a situation that is advantageous to the player, it is possible to control to always cause switching (including 100% winning).

  In the second embodiment, the execution period of the AT game is described as being managed. However, the execution period of the normal game may be managed. In this case, when the game progress amount reaches the game end amount, a game that is more advantageous than the normal time such as an AT game or a bonus game is started. Note that the superiority or inferiority of the advantageous game to be transferred may differ depending on which game progress amount is digested.

  In addition, the display mode of the game progress amount display units X and Y is not limited to the linear type as shown in the first embodiment, and may be a display mode such as a circular meter or a pie chart. Moreover, as a display mode of the game progress amount display portions X and Y, a combination of these may be used. Therefore, the direction in which the first game progress amount 5A and the second game progress amount 5B change is not limited to the left-right direction.

  In general, the liquid crystal display screen has information on game progress such as the number of remaining games and the number of games acquired, and effects developed by moving images etc. (such as those representing the world view of the model. For example, the hero fights the enemy. Is displayed). Here, by making the display mode of the game progress amount display portions X and Y to be a display mode like a circular meter, it becomes a display mode with a compact size in the vertical and horizontal directions, and obstructs other display parts. Is suppressed, and the degree of freedom with respect to the arrangement position on the display screen is increased. If priority is given to the visibility and clarity of the game progress amount display portions X and Y, the display mode having an elongated shape with an end, such as the display mode described in the above embodiment, is used. Is more preferable because the end point and the change direction can be recognized at a glance. Furthermore, when the indicator bar 3 or the like is tilted and displayed like a seesaw in accordance with the direction of change and the current value, the display mode is more easily recognized by the player. In addition, the display method of the lengths of the continuous sections V and W in the second embodiment is not limited to the linear shape as shown in the above-described embodiment, and a display mode such as a circular meter or a pie chart shape is used. It is good. In general, the liquid crystal display screen has information on game progress such as the number of remaining games and the number of games acquired, and effects developed by moving images etc. (such as those representing the world view of the model. For example, the hero fights the enemy. Is displayed). Here, by setting the display mode of the continuation sections V and W to a display mode like a circular meter, it becomes a display mode with a compact size in the vertical and horizontal directions, and it is suppressed that other display parts are obstructed. In addition, the degree of freedom increases with respect to the arrangement position on the display screen.

  In addition, when giving priority to the visibility and clarity in the continuation sections V and W, the display mode having a long shape with an end is finished as in the display mode described in the second embodiment. It is more preferable because the point and the traveling direction can be recognized at a glance. Furthermore, when the indicator bar 3 or the like is tilted and displayed like a seesaw in accordance with the traveling direction or the current value, the display mode is more easily recognized by the player.

  In the said Example 2, you may perform the production | presentation which can recognize the advancing direction and progress state of the continuation sections V and W by the productions other than the display screen 11. As an example of such an effect, the reel rotation start order and the lighting of various lamps may be matched to the traveling direction. Further, for example, when the traveling direction of the indicator bar 3 is the right direction, the reels can be started to rotate sequentially in the order of left, middle, and right, and various lamps can be turned on sequentially from left to right. . With this configuration, it becomes possible to easily determine which of the continuation sections V and W displayed during the game is related to the number of remaining games. In addition to this, when the number of remaining games is small, it is possible to provide an effect mode in which the player has a sense of urgency by shortening the intervals when the rotation is started and turned on sequentially. Also in the third embodiment, when the current game amount is close to the game end amount, it is possible to produce an effect of expressing a sense of urgency by shortening each interval when sequentially starting rotation and lighting.

  Further, in the second embodiment, the frequency of updating the continuation sections V and W displayed by the meter or the like may be set not for every count of the counter related to the continuation sections V and W but for every multiple counts. For example, when the counter is updated every game, “5” games can be advanced every “5” games. When the “5” game is counted, the main control board 20 transmits information to that effect to the sub-control board 21, and the sub-control board 21 displays the continuation sections V and W displayed by a meter or the like. Update for 5 games. By doing so, processing to be performed in each game is reduced, and the processing burden on the main control board 20 and the sub control board 21 can be reduced.

  Also in the third embodiment, the update frequency of the current game amount displayed on a meter or the like may be set for each of a plurality of counts. In this case as well, the processing performed in each game as described above is reduced, and the effect of reducing the processing load on the main control board 20 and the sub control board 21 can be expected.

  In the second embodiment, it has been described that when the game progress amount reaches the game end amount, the AT game ends and returns to the normal game. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and when the game progress amount reaches the game end amount. If an AT game is continuously drawn, and the continuous lottery is won, the AT game may be continued (that is, the next set of AT games may be started).

  Also in the third embodiment, when the current game amount reaches the game end amount, the AT game is continuously lottery. When the continuous lottery is won, the AT game is continued (that is, the next set of AT games is started). You may make it do.

  Also, in the second embodiment, when a special condition is satisfied, such as when a predetermined number of AT games are continued or a specific role is won, as a bonus, the update of each game progress amount is performed during a predetermined period. You may make it stop over. Further, when the number of remaining games is small, the counter value may be reset to zero, and the first game progress amount and the second game progress amount may be returned to the initial values. In other words, when the player is in danger of ending the AT game, it is included in the privilege that the player resets again and repartitions.

  Also in the third embodiment, when the AT game continues for a predetermined number of games or when a specific combination is won, the update of the current game amount may be stopped over a predetermined period as a privilege. Further, when the number of remaining games is small, the counter value may be reset to zero to return the current game amount to the game start amount. In other words, when the player is in danger of ending the AT game, it is included in the privilege that the player resets again and repartitions.

  In the first embodiment, the first game progress amount 5A, the second game progress amount 5B, and the game end amount are set by the AT winning time amount setting means 64, and each value is updated every time the number of games is updated. Although the increase, decrease, or both values are maintained, only one value may be set as a counter value and notified to the player by an effect display. That is, the first game progress amount 5A, the second game progress amount 5B, and the game end amount in the present invention indicate to the player the duration of the predetermined game state at the present time, and each time the game progresses. It indicates to the player that the duration will change. Therefore, the game progress amounts 5A and 5B in the present invention are not employed for directly controlling the duration. In the second embodiment, the first game progress amount, the second game progress amount, and the game end amount are set by the AT winning time amount setting means 164, and each value is updated every time the number of games is updated. Although it is assumed that the value is increased or decreased, only one numerical value may be set as a counter value, and the player may be notified by an effect display. That is, the first game progress amount, the second game progress amount, and the game end amount in the present invention indicate the duration of the predetermined game state at the present time to the player, and the duration of the game every time the game progresses. Indicates to the player that will change. Therefore, each game progress amount in the present invention is not employed for directly controlling the duration.

  For example, with respect to the effect display relating to the length of the game progress amount display portions X and Y shown in FIG. 9 or the like, or the effect display relating to the length of the continuing sections V and W shown in FIG. When only one numerical value is controlled as a counter value, two positive integer limit values (“50” in the figure) are set with reference to zero, and the numerical value changes in a direction away from zero. On the contrary, when the numerical value changes in a direction approaching zero, the subtraction process can be performed.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 27B, when a predetermined numerical value “50” beyond “−50” (minus 50) is set as a limit value, the numerical value changes in a direction approaching the numerical value “50”. The addition process may be performed, and the subtraction process may be performed when the numerical value changes in a direction approaching “−50”. In this case, in determining whether or not the counter value has reached the end value, it may be determined whether or not “50” or “−50” has been reached, or “absolute value 50 It may be determined whether or not “ Further, for example, the end values may be “0” and “100”, and the start value may be “50”. That is, if two end values are set and a start value is set between them, the end value and the start value can be freely selected as appropriate.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 27 (c), when the addition process is performed with the initial value zero and the limit value set to “50” and the game progress amount 5A, 5B is changed or increased / decreased, the time point The counter value may be reset to zero and the limit value may be reset, and the counter value may be added when the numerical value changes in a direction approaching the reset limit value (“80” in the figure). Note that these are only examples, and if the game progress amount that increases or decreases can be recognized by the player, or if the continuing sections V and W that increase or decrease can be recognized by the player, the processing in the gaming machine is as described above. Other than the processing described above may be adopted. Moreover, you may use combining the structure described in the said Example etc. suitably.

  Another example as shown in FIG. 28 is also proposed. That is, the limit value is not necessarily controlled by two integers, and may be controlled by one integer. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 28A, one positive integer (for example, “50”) is set as the limit value, and the boundary line 112 of the continuation sections V and W is set to the right direction on the display screen 11. As shown in FIG. 28 (b), when switching occurs, the counter value is subtracted from the limit value toward zero, and the boundary line 112 of the continuation sections V and W is advanced to the left. Can be. Further, as shown in FIG. 28C, when the counter value reaches zero, an addition process is performed from zero toward the limit value. At this time, on the display screen 11, the boundary line 112 passes through the center point (zero point) as it is in the left direction. Therefore, when the counter value reaches zero, information indicating that the counter has reached zero is transmitted from the main control board 20 to the sub-control board 21, and toward the end point (left end) on the opposite side of the display screen 11. The boundary line 112 is effect-displayed. Then, as shown in FIG. 28 (d), at the same time that the counter value reaches the limit value of “50”, the boundary line 112 reaches the left end point on the display screen 11, and the gaming state ends. It will be.

  For example, the following configuration is proposed in the second embodiment. That is, when the special replay is won, the game progress amount is switched regardless of the type of the special replay and the first game progress amount and the second game progress amount. The type, the first game progress amount, and the second game progress amount may be associated with each other. Specifically, for example, when the special replay A wins regardless of the game progress amount approaching the current game end amount, the first game progress amount approaches the game end amount, and the special replay B wins. In this case, the second game progress amount may be close to the game end amount. Similarly, when the predetermined opportunity is other than the special replay winning, the game progress amount may be controlled according to the type. In this case, although the chances of switching are reduced, it is possible to incorporate an element of matching between the type of a predetermined switching condition and the type of game progress being controlled, and the interest of the game is enhanced.

  Similarly, in the third embodiment, when the special replay A is won and the difference between the game current amount and the game end amount is smaller than the difference between the game start amount and the game end amount, the game current amount The current game amount is changed so that the difference between the current game amount and the game end amount is larger than the difference between the game end amount and the game start amount by the difference between the game start amount and the special game play amount. If the difference between the game current amount and the game end amount is larger than the difference between the game start amount and the game end amount, the game end amount and the game amount are the same as the difference between the game current amount and the game start amount. A configuration is proposed in which the game current amount is changed so that the difference between the current game amount and the game end amount is smaller than the difference between the start amounts.

  Further, in the second embodiment, the unit for the end condition of the AT game and the unit for the count update may be varied while the game is in progress. Specifically, with the middle point on the indicator bar 3 as a boundary, the right side may be managed in units of games, and the left side may be managed in units of acquired numbers. In this case, the AT game end condition is, for example, 100 games on the right side and 300 cards on the left side. As the unit, the number of difference sheets, the number of times of pushing navigation may be adopted. Which unit is adopted may be determined in advance, or may be determined by lottery each time. Further, the timing for changing the unit is not limited to the intermediate point, and may be a point biased to any one of the points. Further, the timing for changing the unit is not limited to one location, and a plurality of locations may be set. In that case, different units may be used, or only a part of the units may be different. Further, the timing for changing the unit is not limited to reaching a predetermined point, but may be winning of a specific combination, winning a prize, achievement of a mission, reaching a specific game history such as a specific number of games or a specific time. In addition, each period managed in different units may have the same expected payout value or may be different. In this way, the unit of the AT game end condition and the unit of count update change at a certain moment, so that the game progresses suddenly (the progress on the indicator bar) during the AT game. Since a game with a different aspect can be experienced, the game can be played with novelty every time the unit is changed, and a highly interesting game can be provided. The same applies to the third embodiment.

  In addition, the first game progress amount, the second game progress amount, and the game end amount in the second embodiment, and the current game amount, the game start amount, and the game end amount in the third embodiment are not managed by the number of games. Alternatively, it may be managed by time. Specifically, for example, a time measuring means for measuring time is provided, the end condition is set to 10 minutes, and time measurement is started with the start of the AT game. For example, if switching occurs when 8 minutes have elapsed, the remaining time is 18 minutes. Then, when the measurement time reaches the end condition, the AT game ends. In this case, examples of the addition include extending the end time, stopping the time measurement, or reducing the elapsed time (rewinding the time).

  In the first and second embodiments, the AT game end condition is only displayed with the end positions of the indicator bar 3 as end positions. However, when the specific condition is satisfied, the end condition is additionally supported. The end position to be performed may be newly provided in the middle position of the indicator bar 3. Here, the specific conditions include winning or winning a specific combination, achievement of a mission, reaching a specific game history such as a specific number of games or specific time, transition to a specific game state, and the like. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 29A, when the boundary line 112 of the continuation sections V and W is located at the center of the indicator bar 3, if the specific condition is satisfied, FIG. ), A third end position as an NG zone appears at a position corresponding to “25” in the right region of the indicator bar 3. Then, the boundary line 112 of the continuation sections V and W can be changed only in a limited region between the end position at the left end and the third end position. With this configuration, it is possible to further increase the player's sense of tension. Alternatively, as shown in FIG. 29 (c), the specific condition may be satisfied when the boundary line 112 of the continuation sections V and W is located near the right end of the indicator bar 3. In such a case, when the third end position appears at a position corresponding to “25” in the right region of the indicator bar 3, the boundary line 112 of the continuation sections V and W is extremely low at the right end of the indicator bar 3. It can be varied only in a limited area. In this case, the player's tension is extremely high. Thus, the position of the boundary line 112 of the continuation sections V and W when the third end position appears has an important influence on the player's advantage.

  Furthermore, in the above-described third embodiment, when the specific condition is satisfied, as shown in FIG. 30A, the area corresponding to “20” to “30” in the game number scale bar 106 is set as the NG zone. A third end position appears. As a result, the current value pointer 107 can be limitedly changed except for the third end position. Then, as shown in FIG. 30 (b), if the switching occurs when the current value pointer 107 is “−25”, the third end position will be reached immediately, at which time the AT game is played. finish. With this configuration, it is possible to further increase the player's sense of tension.

  Furthermore, the duration of the AT game is not limited to being managed by a one-dimensional display method, and may be managed by a multi-dimensional display method as shown in FIG. Specifically, a configuration is proposed in which the current value display unit 113 indicating the amount of progress of the AT game in the matrix current value display unit movable area displayed on the display screen 11 is moved and displayed vertically and horizontally. In such a configuration, whenever a predetermined switching condition is satisfied, the movement direction of the current value display unit 113 is changed, and when the current value display unit 113 reaches the outer edge of the current value display unit movable region, End AT. In other words, the outer edge of the current value display portion movable region corresponds to the game end amount. For example, at the start of the AT game, the current value display unit 113 is located at the point a, and the current value display unit 113 starts to approach the right edge as the game progresses. At this time, the distance between the current value display unit 113 and the right edge corresponds to the first game progress amount. Further, the distance between the current value display unit 113 and the left edge corresponds to the second game progress amount. Then, when it is located at the point b, a predetermined switching condition is satisfied, and the current value display unit 113 moves in a direction approaching the upper edge while changing the traveling direction. At this time, the distance between the current value display unit 113 and the upper edge corresponds to the third game progress amount. Further, the distance between the current value display portion 113 and the lower edge corresponds to the fourth game progress amount. Similarly, when the predetermined switching condition is satisfied at each of the points c, d, and e, the AT game ends when the current value display unit 113 finally reaches the lower-point f point. The moving direction may be determined randomly by lottery when a predetermined switching condition is satisfied, or may be determined based on a predetermined condition such as associating the moving direction with the winning combination. May be set. With such a configuration, the player can be entertained by a multidimensional display method. Note that the current value display portion movable region is not limited to a two-dimensional display mode, and may be a three-dimensional display mode such as a cube or a sphere.

5A First game progress amount (first progress amount)
5B Second game progress amount (second progress amount)
60 gaming state control means (state control means)
65 Game progress control means (Progress control means)
66 Game progress notifying means (progress amount notifying means)
67 Game state setting control means (state setting control means)
68 progress mode setting means 69 game progress amount changing means (progress amount changing means)
X first game progress display section (first progress display section)
Y Second game progress display section (second progress display section)

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A plurality of symbol display units capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of symbols and stopping and displaying the symbols,
State control means for maintaining a predetermined state for a predetermined duration,
In response to a change start operation, the symbols on the symbol display unit are displayed in a variable manner. After that, on the occasion of a stop operation, the symbols on the symbol display unit are stopped on the basis of the result of the lottery drawing. A gaming machine that repeats a game that performs processing according to an aspect,
The state control means includes
Progress amount notifying means for informing the player of the first progress amount and the second progress amount so as to be visible;
A progress amount change mode in which the first progress amount and the second progress amount are changed so that one progress amount approaches a predetermined end amount as the progress proceeds and the other progress amount is away from the end amount, and A progress amount control means capable of selectively generating a progress amount stop mode that does not change the first progress amount and the second progress amount regardless of progress;
When one of the first progress amount and the second progress amount does not reach the end amount, the state continues, and the first progress amount and the second progress amount State setting control means for ending the state when one of the progress amounts reaches the end amount;
A gaming machine characterized by comprising: A first progress amount change mode in which the first progress amount is brought closer to the end amount and the second progress amount is moved away from the end amount with respect to the symbol stop display mode at a predetermined opportunity, Progress that can associate at least one of the second progress amount change mode in which the second progress amount is brought close to the end amount and the first progress amount is moved away from the end amount, and the progress amount stop mode. Aspect setting means is provided,
The progress amount control means includes:
Based on the stop display mode of the symbol, the mode associated with the stop display mode of the symbol is generated to change the first progress amount and the second progress amount, or the first progress amount. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the second progress amount is not changed. A first progress amount change mode in which the first progress amount is brought close to the end amount and the second progress amount is moved away from the end amount with respect to the result of the combination lottery at a predetermined opportunity; A progress mode capable of associating at least one of the second progress amount change mode in which the second progress amount is brought close to the end amount and the first progress amount is moved away from the end amount, and the progress amount stop mode. Comprising setting means,
The progress amount control means includes:
Based on the result of the role lottery, the aspect associated with the result of the symbol lottery of the symbol is generated to change the first progress amount and the second progress amount, or the first progress amount. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the second progress amount is not changed. The progress amount notifying means is:
The first progress amount display unit showing a change mode of the first progress amount and the second progress amount display unit showing a change mode of the second progress amount,
A progress amount changing means for changing a change rate of the first progress amount and / or the second progress amount before and after the change trigger at a predetermined change opportunity,
The progress amount notifying means is:
The design of the 1st progress amount display part and / or the 2nd progress amount display part is changed and displayed according to the change rate of the progress amount which the progress amount change means changes. Item 4. The gaming machine according to any one of Items3. The progress amount notifying means is:
The first progress amount display unit showing a change mode of the first progress amount and the second progress amount display unit showing a change mode of the second progress amount,
By changing the first progress amount and / or the second progress amount before and after the change trigger at a predetermined change opportunity, the first progress amount and the second advance before the change opportunity A progress amount changing means for changing a ratio of the first progress amount and / or the second progress amount to the sum of progress amounts;
The progress amount notifying means is:
The design of the 1st progress amount display part and / or the 2nd progress amount display part is changed and displayed according to the progress amount which the progress amount change means changes. The gaming machine according to any one of the above.

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