JP6558663B1 - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a gaming machine capable of executing an appropriate game by a player. An operation of a game state control means that can be controlled to any one of a plurality of game states including a first game state and a second game state, and a setting operation means for performing a setting operation for a bet number As information relating to the aspect, specified when the first information regarding the first bet number and the second information regarding the second bet number can be notified, and when the lottery result by the lottery means is the specific lottery result Second notification means capable of notifying specific information related to the specific operation mode for stopping in the aspect, wherein the first notification means is capable of notifying the first information in the first gaming state and in the second gaming state. 2 information can be notified, and the second notification means is configured to be able to notify the specific information in the second gaming state. [Selection] Figure 1

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

As this type of gaming machine, there is a slot machine. For example, in a slot machine, the number of hand-held game media is likely to increase due to the normal gaming state in which hand-held game media are difficult to increase and the probability of winning a small role increases. Those having an advantageous gaming state are common.
Further, in recent slot machines, an RT (Assist Time) that assists winnings such as RT (Replay Time), a small role or a Replay role, etc., which has increased the winning rate of the Replay role as an advantageous gaming state due to the establishment of a predetermined condition. ), A game state called ART (assist replay time) that assists winning a prize such as a small role or a replay role after increasing the winning rate of the replay role is also known (patent document) 1).

JP 2017-153724 A

  However, such conventional gaming machines have room for improvement.

In order to solve the above-described problems, the gaming machine of the present invention includes a determination unit that can determine whether or not to give a privilege advantageous to a player, an operation unit that can be operated by the player, and an operation to the operation unit. Display means that can display an operation image that prompts the player, predetermined operation means that can be operated by the player at a position different from the operation means, variable display means that can variably display the identification information, and stop of the player The stop operation means for stopping and displaying the identification information variably displayed on the variable display means and the stop mode of the identification information stopped and displayed on the variable display means are specific modes. The display means is capable of displaying an operation image at the first display position, and is closer to the operation means than the first display position. Ah An operation image can be displayed at the second display position, a predetermined operation image for prompting an operation to the predetermined operation means can be displayed at the third display position, and a stop operation for stopping and displaying the identification information in the specific mode The operation instruction image indicating information regarding the image can be displayed so as not to overlap the operation image, and the operation image is displayed at the second display position, compared to the case where the predetermined operation image is displayed at the third display position. In the case, the configuration is such that the probability of determining that a privilege is to be granted by the determination means is increased .

1 is a schematic front view showing an appearance of a gaming machine according to a first embodiment of the present invention. 1 is a schematic perspective view showing an internal configuration of a gaming machine according to a first embodiment of the present invention. It is a block diagram which shows the control structure of the game machine which concerns on 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a state transition diagram of a gaming state, (a) shows a state transition diagram when a game is executed with 3 bets, (b) shows a state transition diagram when a game is executed with 2 bets. It is a figure which shows the lottery table referred when performing an AT state lottery and a latent lottery, (a) is a table referred when performing an AT state latent lottery according to the winning combination in a normal gaming state. (B) shows a table that is referred to when the AT state lottery is performed according to the probability setting value at the time of winning the bonus combination. It is a graph which shows the lottery table referred when performing the addition lottery of the number of games according to the winning combination in AT state, and determination of the number of additional games. It is a state transition diagram of a game state (RT state). It is a chart which shows the lottery table referred when performing lottery of each combination at the time of game execution by 3 bets. It is a chart which shows the lottery table referred when performing lottery of each combination at the time of game execution by 2 bets. It is a flowchart which shows a lottery process of AT state and a bonus combination. It is a figure explaining the display with each bet button and a display in the case of performing betting operation in the gaming machine of the first embodiment. It is a figure explaining the display with each bet button and a display in the case of performing betting operation in the gaming machine of the first embodiment. It is a figure explaining the display with each bet button and a display in the case of performing betting operation in the gaming machine of the first embodiment. It is a figure explaining the display with each bet button and a display in the case of performing betting operation in the gaming machine of the 1st modification of a 1st embodiment. It is a figure explaining the display with each bet button and a display in the case of performing betting operation in the gaming machine of the 1st modification of a 1st embodiment. It is a figure explaining the display with each bet button and a display in the case of performing betting operation in the gaming machine of the 1st modification of a 1st embodiment. It is a figure explaining the display with each bet button and a display in the case of performing bet operation in the game machine of the 2nd modification of a 1st embodiment. It is a figure explaining the display with each bet button and a display in the case of performing bet operation in the game machine of the 2nd modification of a 1st embodiment. It is a figure explaining the display with each bet button and a display in the case of performing bet operation in the game machine of the 2nd modification of a 1st embodiment. It is a figure explaining the display with a display device when operating an effect button. It is a figure explaining the display with a display in the case of operating an upper production button. It is a figure explaining the display with a display device in the case of displaying an operation image during a precursor effect of an AT state. It is a figure explaining the display position on the display of a 2nd operation image and a pushing order image. It is a figure explaining the display with a display in the case of displaying a 2nd operation image. It is a figure explaining the display position on the indicator of the 1st operation picture in a 2nd embodiment of the present invention. It is a table | surface explaining the selection rate of the display position in a display device in the case of displaying a 1st operation image during the indication effect of the AT state in 2nd Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure explaining the display with a display in the case of displaying the operation image in 2nd Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure explaining the display with a display device in the case of displaying an operation image during the indication effect of the AT state in a 2nd embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure explaining the display with a display device in the case of displaying an operation image during the indication effect of the AT state in a 2nd embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure explaining the display with a display device in the case of displaying an operation image during the indication effect of the AT state in a 2nd embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure explaining the display with a display device in the case of displaying an operation image during the indication effect of the AT state in a 2nd embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure explaining the display with a display in the case of displaying the expansion operation image in 2nd Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure explaining the display with a display device in the case of displaying an operation image during the indication effect of the AT state in the 1st modification of a 2nd embodiment. It is a figure explaining the display with a display device in the case of displaying an operation image during the indication effect of the AT state in the 2nd modification of a 2nd embodiment. It is a figure explaining the display with a display device in the case of displaying an operation image during the indication effect of the AT state in the 3rd modification of a 2nd embodiment.

  A preferred embodiment of a gaming machine according to the present invention will be described in the case where the present invention is applied to a slot machine.

[First Embodiment]
A first embodiment of a gaming machine according to the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS.

  The slot machine 1 according to the first embodiment of the present invention includes a housing 1b having an opening on the front surface and a front door 1a that covers the opening so as to be openable and closable, similar to a normal slot machine.

At the upper part of the front door 1a, for example, a liquid crystal display is provided, and a display 8 is provided for performing effects and displaying information according to the game. On the left and right sides of the display 8, a speaker 9 for outputting sound and a lamp 11 having a light emitting means such as an LED for effecting light are incorporated.
In addition, an upper effect button 2f illustrated as an auxiliary device that changes the image effect displayed on the display device 8 by a player's operation is provided near the display device 8 on the right side of the display device 8 when viewed from the front. I have.

A display window 6 is formed in the central portion of the front door 1a so that the rear can be visually recognized. Through the display window 6, the symbol shown on the reel 41 exemplified as display means can be visually recognized. .
In addition, a step portion protruding forward is formed below the display window 6. A medal insertion slot 2 for inserting medals and a player's pressing operation at the start of the game are formed on the upper surface of the step portion. A 3-bet button 2a for setting the number of bets, a 2-bet button 2b, and an effect button 2d for changing the image effect displayed on the display unit 8 by the player's operation are provided.

The effect button 2d is arranged at a position closer to the player who plays in the slot machine 1 than the upper effect button 2f. Therefore, when the player operates the upper effect button 2f, it is necessary to extend the hand to operate the effect button 2d.
In order to improve the operability of the upper effect button 2f, the upper effect button 2f may be arranged at a position that is the forefront of the slot machine 1. For example, when the slot machine 1 is viewed from the left side, the front end portion of the upper effect button 2f is disposed so as to protrude rightward from any other component.

The 3-bet button 2a exemplified as the first setting operation means is a button that can accept the player's operation related to the setting of the number of bets, and 3 as the maximum bet allowed in one game by a single operation by the player. A bet is set. Further, inside the 3-bet button 2a, a sensor (not shown) that detects that the 3-bet button 2a has been operated, and an LED (not shown) that emits light (lights up) so that the valid state of the 3-bet button 2a can be identified. And.
The 2-bet button 2b exemplified as the second setting operation means is a button that can accept the player's operation related to the setting of the number of bets, and sets 2 bets by a single operation by the player. Further, inside the 2-bet button 2b, a sensor (not shown) that detects that the 2-bet button 2b has been operated, and an LED (not shown) that emits light (lights up) so that the valid state of the 2-bet button 2b can be identified. And. In the 2-bet button 2b, the area of the portion pressed by the player is larger than that of the 3-bet button 2a.

  Further, on the front surface of the step portion, a start lever 3 that is operated when the player starts the game, a stop button 5 that is pressed by the player when the reel 41 is stopped, and a medal insertion or 3-bet button 2a, a return button 2c operated by the player when canceling the number of bets set by the 2-bet button 2b or returning a medal stored and held as the number of credits.

Above the display window 6, a navigation lamp 12 is provided for navigating the operation sequence of the stop button 5 to the player. Also, below the display window 6, there is provided an advantageous section lamp 13 for notifying that the gaming state is a gaming state advantageous to the player.
Further, a medal payout opening 7b through which medals are paid out is provided at the lower part of the front door 1a.

The upper part of the housing 1b includes a main control unit 10 that controls the game in an integrated manner, and a sub-control unit 20 that performs control related to game effects and the like under the control of the main control unit 10.
A drum unit 4 that rotates the reel 41 is provided at the center of the housing 1b. The drum unit 4 includes a reel 41a, a reel 41b, and a reel 41c arranged in parallel in the horizontal direction, and the reels 41a to 41c are configured to be rotatable by driving a stepping motor (not shown). A plurality of symbols (identification information) are represented on the outer peripheral surfaces of the reels 41a to 41c according to a predetermined arrangement. When the reel 41 is in a stopped state, a predetermined number (for example, 3) of the reels 41a to 41c is continuous. Is visible through the display window 6.
Further, a medal payout device 7 for paying out medals and a hopper 7a for storing medals are provided at the lower part of the housing 1b, and medals paid out from the medal payout device 7 are passed through the medal payout port 7b. To be paid out.

  Such a slot machine 1 is configured to be able to execute the following slot machine game under the control of the main control unit 10.

At the start of the game, the number of bets is set using medals (including credit medals).
There are two methods for setting the number of bets: a method in which medals are directly inserted from the medal insertion slot 2 and a method in which the 3-bet button 2a or the 2-bet button 2b is pressed.

  In the method for setting the number of bets by inserting medals from the medal insertion slot 2, a bet corresponding to the number of inserted medals is detected by detecting the inserted medals by the medal selector 2e provided on the back surface of the front door 1a. The number (however, the upper limit is 3 bets corresponding to 3 medals) is set. When a medal exceeding 3 bets is inserted, it is stored and held as data internally as a credit medal.

  If two credit medals are stored, the 2-bet button 2b emits light to notify that the operation of the 2-bet button 2b is effective. If three or more credit medals are stored, three bets The button 2a and the 2-bet button 2b emit light to notify that the operations of both the 3-bet button and the 2-bet button 2b are effective. Note that the notification of the effective state of the operation may be performed by changing the light emission color in addition to the change from light extinction to light emission.

When the 3-bet button 2a is pressed in the valid state, the number of medals corresponding to three is subtracted from the credit medal stored internally as data, and the subtracted amount is 3 bets (first bet number). Will be set as Similarly, when the 2-bet button 2b is pressed in the valid state, the number of medals corresponding to two is subtracted from the credit medal stored internally as data, and the subtracted amount is 2 bets (second Bet number).
It should be noted that a button for setting the number of medals corresponding to one piece may be provided as a bet button. The credit medals are added when a medal is inserted from the medal insertion slot 2 or a prize is received. For example, up to 50 medals can be credited (stored).

As described above, the main control unit 10 includes the bet number (the first bet number or the second bet number) set by the direct insertion from the medal insertion slot 2 or the pressing operation of the 3-bet button 2a and the 2-bet button 2b. It is stored in a storage means such as a RAM.
When the number of bets reaches a predetermined number (for example, 3), one of the game start conditions is established, and the game can be started with the right to execute one game.

In a state where the game can be started, the operation of the start lever 3 is in a valid state. In this effective state, when the start lever 3 is tilted, all the game start conditions are satisfied, the game is started, and the reels 41a to 41c represented by a plurality of symbols start to change, An internal lottery process is executed in which a lottery result of the current game is determined in advance before the reel 41 is stopped from among a plurality of winning combinations (including outliers) such as a replay combination, a small combination, and a bonus combination.
In the internal lottery process, the winning combination of the current game is determined by lottery based on a predetermined winning probability from among a plurality of winning combinations.
In the present embodiment, the internal lottery process is completed before reels 41a to 41c, which will be described later, reach regular rotation, but may be completed before the reels 41a to 41c start rotating. .

Each of the reels 41a to 41c is an example of a display unit. On the peripheral surfaces of the reels 41a to 41c, for example, “replay”, “bell”, “ "Watermelon", "Cherry", "Red 7", "Blue 7", etc. are respectively represented, and after reaching a steady rotation that rotates at a constant speed after gradually increasing the rotation speed from the stop state.
When such steady rotation is reached, the stop buttons 5a to 5c provided in correspondence with the reels 41a to 41c are in a state where they can be pressed.

  The stop buttons 5a to 5c are an example of a stop operation means for performing a stop operation of the reel 41. For example, a state in which a pressing operation can be performed when a light emitting means such as an LED built in the stop buttons 5a to 5c is turned on. Thus, when each stop button 5 is pressed in such a state, the reels 41a to 41c are controlled so as to stop at a combination of symbols permitted by the operation timing and the lottery result of the internal lottery process. Is done.

In the stop state, the three symbols continuous in the vertical direction shown on the reels 41a to 41c are stopped so as to face the outside from the display window 6 (sometimes referred to as stop display). Based on this, it is determined whether or not there is a prize.
The determination of winning is based on a combination of symbols stopped on a predetermined winning line. For example, in this embodiment, a total of five lines including an upper / middle / lower line, a lower right line, and an upper right line. The determination is made based on a combination of symbols stopped on any winning line.
Note that the number of winning lines (also referred to as effective lines) for determining winning is not limited to five lines, but may be changed as appropriate depending on the arrangement of symbols, the type of symbols, the combination of symbols corresponding to the winning combination, etc. Can do.

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

  The bell combination is provided with two bell combinations having different combinations of corresponding symbols. For example, the combination of the corresponding symbols is “bell replay bell” in the order of “left reel 41a / middle reel 41b / right reel 41c” on the winning line (hereinafter the same), and “ It is possible to provide a push order bell role such as “bell, bell, bell”.

  The common bell combination is a small combination in which a combination of symbols ("bell replay bell") corresponding to the stop buttons 5a to 5c is stopped regardless of the operation order (referred to as pressing order). By following the pressing order, the corresponding symbol combination (specific mode, “bell bell bell”) stops.

Furthermore, for the push order bell role, there are six kinds of push orders (for example, “5a → 5b → 5c”, “5c → 5b → 5a”, etc.) according to one push order (specific push order), By operating the stop buttons 5a to 5c, there are provided six push order bell roles 1 to 6 in which a corresponding symbol combination ("bell bell bell") is stopped and displayed as a specific mode. When the stop buttons 5a to 5c are operated by the other five push orders (push orders other than the specific push order), the push order bell combinations 1 to 6 are associated with the corresponding combination of symbols ("Bell "Bell Bell") is not stopped and other symbol combinations such as "Bell Bell Replay" (referred to as "Bell Spilled Eye") are stopped and displayed.
That is, the main control unit 10 determines that the lottery result by the lottery means is the winning of the push order bell (specific lottery result), and the operation mode of the stop buttons 5a to 5c (stop operation means) is a specific push order (specific Display control means (specific display control means) capable of stopping and displaying the identification information variably displayed on the reel 41 (display means) with a combination of symbols corresponding to the pressing order (specific aspect). ).

  If the stop button 5 to be operated first is in accordance with a specific pressing order regardless of the stop button 5 to be operated second or third when winning the push order bell combination, it corresponds to the push order bell combination. The reel 41 can also be controlled to stop the combination of symbols. Further, the push order bells are not limited to six, and three push order bells 1 to 3 may be provided.

The watermelon role is a small role (rare role) whose corresponding symbol combination is “watermelon / watermelon / watermelon”.
For the watermelon role, the combination of symbols of `` watermelon, watermelon, watermelon '' is a weak watermelon role that stops and displays on either the right-down line or the right-up line, the upper line, the middle line, and A strong watermelon combination that stops and displays on any of the lower lines is set.

The cherry role is a small role (rare role) whose corresponding symbol combination is “Cherry / ANY / ANY”.
Two cherry roles with different positions of “cherry” to be stopped on the left reel 41a are provided for the cherry role, and “cherry” has a weak cherry role that stops at “upper” or “lower” and “cherry”. There is a strong cherry role that stops in the middle stage.

The replay combination is provided with two replay combinations with different combinations of the corresponding symbols, and the combination of the corresponding symbols is “replay / replay / replay” as a normal replay combination (hereinafter referred to as a replay combination), A chance replay role (chance role) called “Replay / Replay Bell” is provided.
“Replay / Replay / Bell” (chance) is a combination of symbols that are stopped and displayed when a chance replay role is won, together with a watermelon role and a cherry role, as a so-called rare role with a relatively low winning probability in the internal lottery process. Is set.

  In addition, the bonus combination is provided with two bonus combinations with different combinations of the corresponding symbols, and the bonus A combination whose corresponding symbol combination is “red 7, red 7, red 7” and the corresponding symbol combination A bonus B combination with a combination of “blue 7, blue 7, blue 7” is provided.

The slot machine 1 can be changed by external operation (manually) in the winning probability of a specific role among the lotteries lottered in the main control unit 10 as a lottery means, or the winning probability of a lottery for shifting to the AT state described later. As a probability setting means, a setting probability changing function is provided. For example, the winning probability of a specific role is divided into six stages from a low winning probability to a high winning probability, and each stage is set to a set value 1-6. By making each correspond, the winning probability of a specific combination can be changed to a winning probability corresponding to each set value 1-6.
In this case, the setting value 6 (second setting value) is set higher than the setting value 1 (first setting value), and the probability of winning a specific combination is set higher. As a result, when the setting value 6 (second setting value) is set, the slot machine game is controlled to advance more advantageously than when the setting value 1 (first setting value) is set. The

For example, among the bonus combinations, the bonus B combination does not correspond to the specific combination and is set as a set difference-free bonus combination in which each of the setting values 1 to 6 has the same winning probability.
On the other hand, the bonus A combination corresponds to the specific winning combination and is set as a set differential bonus combination that can be changed to a winning probability according to the setting values 1 to 6, and the setting value 1 (first setting value) ) Is set, the probability of winning the bonus A combination is set higher when the setting value 6 (second setting value) is set.
Such a bonus combination as a result of the special lottery is carried over by the carry-over means provided in the main control unit 10 as long as the combination of symbols corresponding to the winning game and the game after that game is not stopped. Is a target for carry-over control. For this reason, during the period until the bonus combination wins by stopping the combination of the corresponding symbols, the bonus winning state is maintained (hereinafter, this gaming state is referred to as a bonus winning state).

Based on the combination of symbols as described above, winning of a small combination, a replay combination and a bonus combination is determined (determination means), and as a result of the determination, the combination of symbols is a combination of symbols corresponding to each of the above. Sometimes, winning is established and a game value corresponding to establishment of each winning is given.
For example, when a combination of symbols corresponding to a small role such as a bell role, a cherry role, and a watermelon role is stopped, a small role winning is determined, and the medal payout device 7 is driven and controlled, whereby a hopper 7a in which medals are stored is stored. A predetermined number of medals are paid out through the medal payout opening 7b.

Specifically, when the combination of symbols corresponding to the common bell combination is stopped in the bell combination, the number of medals to be paid out differs depending on the number of bets set at the start of the game, and in the case of a game with three bets, five Medals are paid out, and in the 2-bet game, two medals are paid out.
In addition, when the combination of the corresponding symbols is stopped by operating the stop buttons 5a to 5c (operating in a specific operation mode) in a specific pressing order (one pressing order) at the time of winning the pressing order bell combination, In a 3-bet game, 5 medals are paid out, and in a 2-bet game, 10 medals are paid out.

That is, the main control unit 10 sets 3 bets (the first bet number) by the setting means when the combination of symbols corresponding to the pressing order bell combination (specific mode) is stopped and displayed on the reel 41 (display means). Compared to the case where 2 bets (second bet number) are set, the game value giving means capable of giving more game values is provided.
Further, when the stop button 5a to 5c is operated in a pushing order other than a specific pushing order (five kinds of pushing order) at the time of winning the pushing order bell combination, one medal is paid out regardless of the number of bets.
Note that the winning combination of the bell is set to a winning probability such that the number of medals held by the player increases during the AT state.

Further, when the combination of symbols corresponding to the weak watermelon combination and the strong watermelon combination is stopped and displayed, one medal is paid out regardless of the number of bets.
When the combination of symbols corresponding to the weak cherry combination and the strong cherry combination is displayed in a stopped state, one medal is paid out regardless of the number of bets.
Note that the number of medals to be paid out when the combination of symbols corresponding to each combination is stopped and displayed may be other than the number described above.

  In addition, the replay role and the chance replay role are determined by the stop display of the combination of symbols corresponding to the replay role and the chance replay role, and the same number of bets set in the previous game is determined without inserting medals in the next game. A game with the number of bets becomes possible.

  In addition, a bonus state (third game state) advantageous to a player who wins a predetermined small role (for example, common bell role) with a high probability by stopping display of a combination of bonus symbols (special mode) corresponding to the bonus role. Migrate to For example, when “red 7, red 7, red 7”, which is exemplified as a special mode (award mode), is stopped and displayed, the bonus A state is entered. During the bonus A state, the number of medals paid out is a predetermined number ( For example, when 95 medals are reached, the process ends. During the bonus A state, an average of 20 games with 3 bets will continue, and during the bonus A state, about 2 will be added per game (expected value is greater than 0), so during the bonus A state The actually increased number of medals (net increase number) is smaller than the total number of medals paid out (for example, 40).

On the other hand, when “blue 7, blue 7, blue 7” exemplified as a special mode (prize mode) is stopped and displayed, the bonus B state is entered, and in the bonus B state, the number of medals paid out is a predetermined number (for example, And 10 medals). During the bonus B state, an average of 6 bets with 2 bets continues and the number of medals does not increase or decrease during the bonus B state. Therefore, the number of medals that actually increase during the bonus B state (net increase) is the total payout of medals. The number is smaller than the number (for example, 0).
In the bonus state, if the winning probability of a given small role is high, the number of medals paid out and the number of executable games that will end the bonus state are different from the bonus state described above. For example, the bonus B combination may be a so-called SB (single bonus) combination in which the bonus B state ends with a predetermined number of games (one game) without carrying-over control in the winning state. When the bonus B combination is changed to the SB combination, if the combination of symbols corresponding to the SB combination is not required to be pushed, the game can be smoothly advanced when the bonus B combination is won.

In addition, the winning probability of each winning role excluding “bonus role” is as follows: Bell role> replay role> weak cherry role> weak watermelon role> chance replay role> strong cherry role> strong watermelon role It is assumed that the relationship, that is, the replay combination is most easily won and the strong watermelon combination is most difficult to win.
Further, the weak cherry role, the weak watermelon role, the chance replay role, the strong cherry role, and the strong watermelon role are called rare roles in the sense that they are difficult to win.

The winning probabilities for all or some of the rare roles may be set to a common value for each setting value 1 to 6 or stepwise so that the setting value 6 is higher than the setting value 1. Different values may be set. Similarly, the winning probability of the bell role may be set to a common value for each of the setting values 1 to 6, or the setting value 6 becomes higher than the setting value 1 so as to be different in stages. It may be set.
Details of the winning probability of each combination will be described later.

  Further, the symbols of the bell role and the replay role are arranged within 5 consecutive frames on all the reels 41a to 41c, and are always on the winning line by the 4-frame pull-in stop control performed by the main control unit 10. Can be stopped. On the other hand, since the symbols other than the bell and replay roles are not necessarily arranged within 5 consecutive frames, even if the 4 frames pull-in stop control is performed, the winning combination cannot be stopped and the winning combination is lost. There is a case. That is, in order to stop these symbols on the winning line, it is necessary to perform a so-called eye-pushing operation in which the stop buttons 5a to 5c are pressed toward the desired symbols.

For example, when a bonus combination is won, the combination of symbols corresponding to the bonus combination is not stopped unless the pressing operation of the stop buttons 5a to 5c is performed aiming at the symbol corresponding to the selected bonus combination.
In other words, the main control unit 10 as the special display control means has the stop buttons 5a to 5c that the player aims for "red 7, red 7, red 7" as a special operation mode in a state where the bonus A combination is won. When the above operation is performed, “red 7, red 7, red 7” as a special mode is stopped on the reels 41a to 41c. In addition, when the player operates the stop buttons 5a to 5c aiming at “blue 7, blue 7 and blue 7” as a special operation mode in a state where the bonus B role is won, the reels 41a to 41 In 41c, “blue 7, blue 7, blue 7” as a special mode stops.

  As shown in FIG. 3, in the slot machine game in which such a series of operations is one game (one game), the main control unit 10 has a 3-bet button 2a, a 2-bet button 2b, a start lever 3, and a stop. Based on the input information from the operation means such as the button 5 and the input means such as the medal selector 2e, the output means such as the drum unit 4 including the reels 41a to 41c and the stepping motor for rotating them and the medal payout device 7 are controlled. It is realized by doing.

The main control unit 10 is an example of setting means, game control means, lottery means, display control means, game value giving means, game number counting means, earned number counting means, extended profit giving means, and carryover means. RAM as a storage means including a CPU (not shown) for processing, a ROM (not shown) in which control programs and control data are stored, a storage area for temporarily storing various data, a work area for the CPU, and the like (Not shown) and the like are provided.
The main control unit 10 is connected to a 3-bet button 2a, a 2-bet button 2b, a return button 2c, a medal selector 2e, a start lever 3, and stop buttons 5 (stop buttons 5a to 5c), which are built in each device. It is configured to be able to input signals from other sensors.

  Further, when the bet number can be set, the main control unit 10 performs a process of notifying that the bet operation is effective by causing the LEDs built in the 3-bet button 2a and the 2-bet button 2b to emit light. In addition, a bet number setting process is performed based on a signal from the 3-bet button 2a or the 2-bet button 2b. In addition, as a game start condition, a game start process, a process of sampling a random number from a random number generator (not shown), and the like are performed based on the setting of the number of bets and a signal from the start lever 3. Then, the main control unit 10 performs an internal lottery process of the combination based on the sampled random numbers.

  Further, in the state where the number of bets has been set, the main control unit 10 shifts the set number of bets to a credit medal based on a signal from the return button 2c and invalidates the setting of the number of bets. Cancel processing is performed. In a state where the bet number is not set, a medal corresponding to the credit number stored as a credit medal is paid out from the medal payout device 7 based on a signal from the return button 2c.

The main control unit 10 is connected to the drum unit 4, the medal payout device 7, the advantageous section lamp 13, and the sub-control unit 20, and is configured to be able to output signals to each device.
Based on the signal from the stop button 5, the main control unit 10 performs a process of stopping the rotating reels 41 a to 41 c.
Further, the main control unit 10 performs a process of paying out medals by driving the medal payout device 7 based on the establishment of the medal payout conditions at the end of the game.
In addition, the advantageous section lamp 13 is configured by, for example, an LED, and the main control unit 10 switches the advantageous section lamp 13 when a gaming state advantageous to the player such as an AT state occurs (in the advantageous section described later). Process to light up. The advantageous section lamp 13 may be, for example, a 7-segment “dot” portion.

Further, in the slot machine 1, a game effect synchronized with the slot machine game is also performed. For example, an image effect indicating a transition to the AT state (ART state), a fanfare sound, a lamp effect, and the like are output via notification means such as the display 8, the speaker 9, the lamp 11, and the navigation lamp 12, respectively. .
Such notification means is controlled by the sub-control unit 20. The sub-control unit 20 controls these based on control information received from the main control unit 10 at every predetermined game timing. That is, it is controlled by the main control unit 10 and the sub control unit 20.
The main control unit 10 and the sub control unit 20 constitute an effect control unit, an operation image control unit, a display position control unit, and an operation instruction image control unit.

The sub-control unit 20 includes a CPU (not shown) that performs various arithmetic processes, a ROM (not shown) that stores control programs and control data, a storage area that temporarily stores various data, a work area of the CPU, and the like. RAM (not shown) provided with
Further, the sub-control unit 20 is configured to be able to output a signal to each device by connecting the display unit 8, the speaker 9, the lamp 11, and the navigation lamp 12, and only in one direction from the main control unit 10. On the basis of the control information, the display 8 performs image processing of a predetermined effect, output processing of the speaker 9 for performing various effects and notifications, lighting processing of the lamp 11, and the like. Further, the navigation lamp 12 is configured by, for example, an LED, and the sub-control unit 20 navigates the operation order of the stop button 5 during the occurrence of a gaming state such as an AT state based on control information from the main control unit 10. The lighting process of the navigation lamp 12 for gate (push order navigation) is performed.

Further, the sub-control unit 20 is configured to be able to input signals from sensors incorporated in the effect button 2d and the upper effect button 2f, and based on the signals from the effect button 2d and the upper effect button 2f, the display 8 The image processing which changes the image production currently performed in is performed.
Further, each of the effect button 2d and the upper effect button 2f has an LED built therein, and the LED incorporated in the effect button 2d and the upper effect button 2f is caused to emit light, so that the operation of the effect button 2d and the upper effect button 2f is effective. The process which alert | reports that it is is performed.

In addition to such a configuration, the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment has a gaming state as shown in FIG. 4 and a characteristic game characteristic based on this gaming state.
Each gaming state is controlled (hereinafter also referred to as transition) by the main control unit 10 as a gaming state control means.
First, with reference to FIG. 4, the transition of each gaming state in the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment will be described.

The main control unit 10 has, as the gaming state, a normal gaming state (first gaming state), a bonus A latent state, a bonus A state (third gaming state, bonus gaming state), a bonus B latent state, and a bonus B state (bonus gaming state). State) and AT state (second gaming state, AT gaming state).
In the normal gaming state (first gaming state), the main control unit 10 enables a 2-bet game that executes a game with 2 bets and a 3-bet game that executes a game with 3 bets. A bonus B role lottery process is executed, and in a 3-bet game, a bonus A role lottery process and a lottery (AT lottery, AT latent lottery) process related to the AT state are executed.

  That is, the main control unit 10 constitutes a lottery means capable of executing a lottery regarding whether or not to give a game value. In addition, the lottery means can draw the bonus A combination (special lottery result) as a lottery result based on the setting of three bets (first bet number) by the setting means.

As shown in FIG. 4 (a), in the initial state of the slot machine 1, the gaming state is controlled to the normal gaming state (AT non-latent state), and by executing the 3-bet game in the normal gaming state, The lottery and the latent lottery in the AT state are executed.
If the AT lotion lottery is won by executing the 3-bet game in the normal gaming state, the AT state transfer right is set (the AT latent flag is set), and the AT latent state is set internally. Thereafter, the gaming state is maintained in the normal gaming state.

If the bonus A role is won by executing the 3-bet game in the normal gaming state, the right to transition to the bonus A state is granted (the bonus A flag is set). At this time, when the AT state latent lottery is not won, the gaming state shifts from the AT non-latent state to the bonus A winning state (arrow a in FIG. 4A).
On the other hand, when the AT state latent lottery has already been won, the gaming state shifts from the AT latent state to the bonus A winning state (arrow b in FIG. 4A).

In addition, when the bonus A role is won in the state where the AT state latent lottery is not won, the AT state transfer lottery is performed at the same time. Given, the gaming state shifts from the AT latent state to the bonus A winning state.
Therefore, the AT state transfer right can be granted in two ways: winning the AT state latent lottery by executing the 3-bet game in the normal gaming state, and winning the AT state transfer lottery when winning the bonus A role. Will be done in a pattern.

The bonus A winning state is a gaming state in which the combination of symbols corresponding to the bonus A role (“red 7, red 7, red 7”) can be stopped on the reel 41, and during this time, the player becomes the bonus A role. When a stop operation (special operation mode) aiming at a combination of corresponding symbols is performed, the corresponding symbols can be stopped. In addition, during the bonus A winning state, the carry-over control of the bonus A role described above is performed, so that the bonus A winning state is maintained until the combination of symbols corresponding to the bonus A role is stopped.
Further, in the bonus A winning state, both the 2-bet game and the 3-bet game can be performed as in the normal game state described above. However, in the 2-bet game, the bonus is controlled by the main control unit 10. The combination of symbols corresponding to the A role cannot be stopped.
Further, in the bonus A winning state, the winning probability of the replay role is changed to a higher probability than in the normal gaming state (see RT2 in FIG. 7).

  As described above, in the bonus A winning state, there is a case where the right to transfer the AT state is granted and a case where the right to transfer the AT state is not granted. In a 2-bet game in which the combination of symbols corresponding to the A combination cannot be stopped, the player is disadvantaged. Therefore, the player performs a stop operation aiming at the combination of symbols corresponding to the bonus A combination by executing the 3-bet game. It will be. As a result, the gaming state shifts to the bonus A state by stopping the combination of symbols corresponding to the bonus A combination (arrow c in FIG. 4A).

  On the other hand, in the bonus A winning state, when the right to shift to the AT state is granted, the execution of the 2-bet game results in a gaming state advantageous to the player, and the gaming state shifts to the AT state (the arrow in FIG. 4). e).

In the AT state (second gaming state, AT gaming state), the push order corresponding to the selected push order bell role is notified via the display 8, the speaker 9, the navigation lamp 12, etc. (push order navigation is executed) ) Specifically, as the pressing order “5a → 5b → 5c” of the stop buttons 5a to 5c corresponding to the pressing order bell combination 1, for example, the display 8 displays an image such as “left → middle → right” (specific information And the respective sounds are output from the speaker 9 in the order of “left”, “middle”, and “right” (specific information is output).
At this time, the navigation lamp 12 is sequentially lit (displays specific information) in the corresponding order “12a → 12b → 12c”.

That is, the display 8, the speaker 9, and the navigation lamp 12 function as notification means (second notification means) capable of notifying specific information regarding the specific operation mode when the lottery result by the lottery means is the specific lottery result. It is.
Further, the AT state as the second gaming state is a state in which the specific information is notified by the notification means (second notification means), and the normal gaming state as the first gaming state is notifying means than the second gaming state. The probability that the specific information is notified by the (second notification means) is low.

The AT state is a gaming state in which the initial number of games (for example, 50 times) set in advance as an initial value is decreased by the execution of the game in the AT state and continues until the remaining number of games becomes zero. In addition, by performing push order navigation for the push order bell combination, a second gaming state that is advantageous to the player is achieved.
At the start of the AT state, the storage means (RAM) of the main control unit 10 stores the initial number of games that can continue the AT state (for example, 50 times). Further, during the AT state, the main control unit 10 as the extended profit granting unit adds the number of additional games, which will be described later, to the number of remaining games in the AT state of the storage unit as an extended profit that can extend the continuation of the AT state. Therefore, the number of games that can continue the AT state increases.

Further, in the AT state, the reel 41 control and the replay role lottery probability are the same as in the bonus A winning state, but the player has transitioned to the bonus A winning state with the right to shift to the AT state. This is a gaming state in which a 2-bet game is executed.
In the 2-bet game in the AT state, the combination of symbols corresponding to the winning bonus A role is controlled so that it cannot be stopped. Therefore, the remaining game described above does not shift to the bonus A state by executing the 2-bet game. The AT state will continue until there are no more numbers.
Further, the AT state can be set to the ART state because the winning probability of the replay role is increased in the same manner as the bonus A winning state.

  During the AT state, an image that can be recognized as being in the AT state is displayed on the display 8, and a sound effect is output from the speaker 9. In addition, the display 8 displays the number of remaining games that can continue the AT state, the total number of acquired medals during the AT state, and the like.

In the AT state, when the number of remaining games becomes 0 due to the execution of the game in the AT state, the AT state ends. Further, the end condition of the AT state includes a time when a limiter is operated as described later.
In the AT state, since the winning of the bonus A role is transferred as a condition, the bonus A state that has not yet been executed is held until the end of the AT state. When the combination of symbols corresponding to the bonus A combination is stopped on the reel 41 by executing the 3-bet game after the end of the AT state, the gaming state shifts to the bonus A state (see FIG. 4A). Arrow f).

As described above, in the AT state, the push order navigation (display of specific information) is performed by the display 8, the speaker 9, and the navigation lamp 12, and further, the two-bet game in the AT state serves as a push order bell. When the corresponding symbol combination is stopped and displayed on the reel 41, more medals are paid out than in the 3-bet game. As a result, the increase amount of medals per game is 0 or less in the normal gaming state, but becomes a value larger than 0 (for example, about 4) in the AT state, and the game The game is executed in a game for a person.
Note that the increase amount of medals per game in the AT state may be any value as long as it is a value larger than 0, for example, so that the increase amount per game is 2 or 3. You may make it set the winning probability of a push order bell combination, and the payout number of medals at the time of a push order bell combination win in a 2-bet game.

  That is, in the slot machine 1 of the first embodiment, the notification means notifies the specific information when the game is played by setting the second bet number in the second gaming state, so that the first gaming state The expected increase in game value per unit game is higher when the game is played with the second bet setting in the second gaming state than when the game is played with the 1 bet setting. It is configured to be controllable.

Due to the end of the AT state, the gaming state is temporarily in the bonus A winning state, but the second gaming state continues during this time, and the second game is stopped by stopping the combination of symbols corresponding to the bonus A combination. The state ends, and the state shifts to the bonus A state.
In this way, when the AT state occurs, the bonus A state is put on hold, so that by generating the bonus A state that has been put on hold after the end of the AT state, It becomes possible to give game value, and it is possible to increase the player's expectation. In particular, when the AT state ends (forced termination) due to the operation of the limiter described later, there is a possibility that the player may feel dissatisfied, but since the bonus A state occurs even when the limiter is operated, the player is dissatisfied. Can be suppressed.

Note that the push order navigation may or may not be performed during the transition to the bonus A winning state due to the end of the AT state (during the execution of the 3-bet game). However, it is preferable not to increase medals in the 3-bet game during this period.
In the AT state, a 3-bet game (that is, an improper game) can be executed even in the AT state in which the condition for ending the AT state is not established. Good or not. When pushing order navigation is performed in a 3-bet game, the player is also in an advantageous state during this period, so this period may be the fourth gaming state different from the second gaming state. Due to the number of medals to be paid out, the advantage is lower than in the case of a 2-bet game (second gaming state). Further, in the case of performing push order navigation in a 3-bet game, the number of games digested during that time may or may not be subtracted from the number of remaining games in the AT state.

  In addition, in the state where there is a remaining number of games in the AT state, if the combination of symbols corresponding to the bonus A combination is stopped by the execution of the 3-bet game, the gaming state will shift to the bonus A state. In this case, the AT state rights corresponding to the number of remaining games are stored and retained, and are granted when the bonus A role is won again after the bonus A state ends. The rights in the AT state for several minutes may be invalidated.

The bonus A state is a gaming state that is advantageous to the player by increasing the winning probability of the bell role as described above, and during this time, only a game with 3 bets is executed. When the number of medals paid out during the bonus A state reaches a predetermined number (95), the end condition for the bonus A state is satisfied, and the gaming state shifts to the normal gaming state (FIG. 4). Arrow d) in (a).
When shifting from the bonus A state to the normal gaming state, the AT non-latent state is entered.

As described above, in the AT state and the normal game state, the combination of the symbols corresponding to the bonus A combination is stopped and the state shifts to the bonus A state. That is, in the normal gaming state as the first gaming state and the AT state as the second gaming state, when the mode of the identification information stopped and displayed on the reel 41 as the display means is a special mode, the gaming state is the first gaming state. Transition to the 3 gaming state.
Further, when the AT state ends, the bonus A state occurs, and then the normal gaming state is restored. Therefore, the transition to the normal gaming state is made on condition that the AT state ends. That is, in the AT state as the second gaming state, the gaming state is shifted to the normal gaming state as the first gaming state based on the fact that a predetermined end condition is satisfied (the number of remaining games is 0, the limiter is activated, etc.) It will be done.

FIG. 4B shows the transition of the gaming state when the 2-bet game is executed.
As shown in FIG. 4B, in the initial state of the slot machine 1, the gaming state is controlled to the normal gaming state, and the bonus B combination lottery is performed by executing the 2-bet game in the normal gaming state. In addition, in the 2-bet game, in addition to the lottery of the bonus A role, the AT state lottery and the AT state latent lottery are not performed.
In addition, although the AT state lottery or the latent lottery may be performed even in the 2-bet game, it is preferable that the winning probability is lower than that in the 3-bet game.
When the bonus B combination is won by executing the 2-bet game in the normal gaming state, the gaming state shifts to the bonus B winning state (arrow g in FIG. 4B).

The bonus B winning state is a gaming state in which the combination of symbols corresponding to the bonus B role (“blue 7, blue 7, blue 7”) can be stopped on the reel 41, and during this time, the player becomes the bonus B role. When a stop operation (special operation mode) aiming at a combination of corresponding symbols is performed, the corresponding symbols can be stopped. In addition, during the bonus B winning state, the carry-over control of the bonus B role described above is performed, so that the bonus B winning state is maintained until the combination of symbols corresponding to the bonus B role is stopped.
In addition, during the bonus B winning state, it is possible to perform both a 2-bet game and a 3-bet game, but in the 3-bet game, the symbol corresponding to the bonus B role is controlled by the main control unit 10. The combination is unstoppable.
In addition, in the 3-bet game in the bonus B winning state, neither the AT lottery nor the latent lottery is performed.

Accordingly, since the player is disadvantaged in the 3-bet game in which the combination of symbols corresponding to the bonus B combination cannot be stopped, the player stops by aiming at the combination of symbols corresponding to the bonus B combination by executing the 2-bet game. The operation will be performed. As a result, when the combination of symbols corresponding to the bonus B combination is stopped, the gaming state shifts to the bonus B state (arrow h in FIG. 4B).
In the bonus B winning state, the winning probability of the replay role may be the same as in the normal gaming state.

In the bonus B state, as described above, the probability of winning the bell role is increased, and during this time, only a game with two bets is executed. When the number of medals paid out during the bonus B state reaches a predetermined number (10), the end condition for the bonus B state is satisfied, and the gaming state shifts to the normal gaming state (FIG. 4). (B) arrow i).
As described above, the game state transition is performed.

Next, the AT state lottery and the AT state latent lottery will be described in detail with reference to FIG.
As described above, in the slot machine 1 of the first embodiment, the latent lottery in the AT state is performed based on the execution of the game in the normal gaming state under the control of the main control unit 10.
Specifically, the latent lottery in the AT state is won with a predetermined probability when the lottery result of the combination in the game is a predetermined rare combination (for example, a strong cherry combination).

In addition, as the latent lottery states related to the AT state latent lottery, a normal probability state and a high probability state are provided, and the AT state latent lottery is performed only during the high probability state.
The opportunity to shift to the high probability state is a predetermined probability (for example, 1/10) when a predetermined rare combination (for example, a weak watermelon combination) is won, and the high probability state is the initial number of games given as an initial value. When (for example, 10 games) is 0 (the number of remaining games is 0) due to the execution of the game in the high probability state, the process is ended.
In addition, the high probability state ends when the right to shift to the AT state is granted. Further, if the bonus combination is won in the state where the right to transfer to the AT state is not granted during the high probability state, the high probability state is entered again after the bonus state ends, and the game continues until the remaining number of games becomes zero.

FIG. 5 (a) shows a latent lottery table in the AT state when each rare combination is won when the 3-bet game is executed in the high probability state in the normal gaming state.
The AT state latent lottery is performed by the main control unit 10 by random number lottery for AT state latent lottery. In FIG. 5A, the acquisition range (number) of random number values to be acquired is 255, of which The numbers of outliers (non-winning) and winning values (winning) are shown. The lottery probability is the same for all set values.

As shown in FIG. 5 (a), when a weak cherry role is won, 50 winning values (winning) and outliers (non-winning) are set to 205. Win the AT-latent lottery with a probability of /5.1.
In addition, when winning the strong cherry role, the winning value (winning) is set to 155 and the outlier (non-winning) is set to 100, so when winning the strong cherry role, there is a probability of about 1 / 1.6. Win the AT state latent lottery.

In addition, when winning the weak watermelon role, the winning value (winning) is set to 40 and the outlier (non-winning) is set to 215, so when the weak watermelon role is won, there is a probability of about 1 / 6.4. Win the AT state latent lottery.
Also, when winning a strong watermelon role, the winning value (winning) is set to 100 and the outlier (non-winning) is set to 150, so when winning the strong watermelon role, there is a probability of approximately 1 / 2.6. Win the AT state latent lottery.

In this way, even if a rare role is won, it is not necessarily won in the AT state latent lottery. For example, a strong cherry role that is harder to win than a weak watermelon that is easy to win is more difficult to win. Depending on the type of rare role, such as making it easier to win a lottery, the degree of expectation for latent winning in the AT state is changed.
It should be noted that the winning probability of the latent lottery in the AT state may be changed for some or all of the rare combinations according to the set value of the probability setting means. For example, setting 6 may increase the winning probability of the latent lottery in the AT state when the strong cherry role is won than setting 1.

Further, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the lottery in the AT state is performed by the control of the main control unit 10 when the bonus A combination is won in the normal gaming state.
The lottery state related to the AT state lottery also changes between the normal probability state and the high probability state as described above, and the AT state lottery is performed only when the bonus A role is won in the high probability state. ing.

FIG. 5B shows a lottery table in the AT state according to the set value when the bonus A combination is won when the 3-bet game is executed in the high probability state in the normal gaming state.
The lottery in the AT state is performed by lottery of random numbers for the AT state lottery by the main control unit 10, and in FIG. 5B, the acquisition range (number) of random number values to be acquired is 255, and outliers thereof. The numbers of (non-winning) and winning value (winning) are shown.

As shown in FIG. 5B, when the setting value of the probability setting means is setting 1, 55 winning values (winning) are set and 200 outliers (non-winning) are set. Therefore, in the setting 1, the lottery in the AT state is won with a probability of about 1 / 4.6.
In the case of setting 2, since the winning value (winning) is 75 and the outlier (non-winning) is set to 180, in setting 2, the AT state has a probability of 1 / 3.4. Win the lottery.

In the case of the settings 3 and 4, since the winning value (winning) is 95 and the outlier (non-winning) is set to 160, the setting 3 and 4 is 1 / 2.7. Win the AT lottery with probability.
In the case of setting 5, since the winning value (winning) is set to 105 and the outlier (non-winning) is set to 150, in setting 5, the AT has a probability of about 1 / 2.4. Win the state lottery.
In the case of setting 6, since the winning value (winning) is 155 and the outlier (non-winning) is set to 100, in setting 6, the AT has a probability of about 1 / 1.6. Win the state lottery.

As described above, when the bonus A role is won during the high probability state, the AT state lottery is performed in accordance with the set value of the probability setting means, and the set value increases from the set value 1 to the set value 6. A lottery is performed so that it is easy to win the AT state.
It should be noted that the AT state lottery and the AT state latent lottery are not performed during the low probability state, but the AT state lottery and AT state latent lottery may be performed even during the low probability state. Good. In that case, it is preferable to lower the lottery probability than in the high probability state.

  In addition, when the bonus A role is won while the AT state latent lottery is already won, the AT state lottery is not performed. In this case, the AT state lottery is also performed. You may do it. For example, when the player has already won the AT state latent lottery and has won the AT state lottery again, the AT state generation right is added or the number of games in the AT state is increased ( It may be added).

Next, with reference to FIG. 6, the addition of the number of games in the AT state will be described.
At the start of the AT state, for example, 50 games are given as the initial number of games, and the AT state continues with this number of games as the remaining number of games.
Further, during the AT state, on the basis of the establishment of the predetermined condition, the main control unit 10 as the extended profit granting unit adds the predetermined number of games to the remaining number of games as an extended profit, and the number of remaining games As a result, the duration of the AT state is extended accordingly.
In addition, the condition for the addition is established when a lottery result at the time of game execution in the AT state wins a predetermined rare role, for example, a weak cherry role, a strong cherry role, a weak watermelon role, a strong watermelon role It is established with a predetermined probability at the time of winning the chance role.

FIG. 6 shows an extra lottery table when the game (two-bet game) in the AT state is executed.
The extra lottery in the AT state is performed by lottery of random numbers for extra lottery by the main control unit 10, and in FIG. 6, the acquisition range (number) of random numbers to be acquired is 255, and the number of extra games (0) , 10 times, 30 times, 50 times, and 100 times). The extra lottery is performed in common for all set values. Further, when the number of added games is 0, it indicates that the player has been out of the additional lottery.

  As shown in FIG. 6, at the time of winning the weak cherry role, the acquired random number value is 130 out of 255 (probability of about 1 / 2.0) and the number of games is determined to be 0, and the number of games out of 255 With 100 (probability of about 1 / 2.6), the number of additional games is determined to be 10 times, with 20 out of 255 (probability of about 1 / 12.8), the number of additional games is determined to be 30 times, 5 out of 255 (probability of about 1 / 51.0) determines the number of added games to 50, and 0 out of 255 (0 probability) determines the number of added games to 100.

  In addition, when the strong cherry role is won, the acquired random number is 0 out of 255 (probability 0) and the number of added games is determined to be 0, and the added number of games is determined as 0 out of 255 (probability 0). Decided to 10 times, 200 out of 255 (probability of about 1 / 1.3) and added 30 games, 50 out of 255 (probability of about 1 / 5.1) The number of additional games is determined to be 50 times, and the number of additional games is determined to be 100 times with 5 out of 255 (about 1 / 51.0).

  In addition, when winning the weak watermelon role, the acquired random number value is 200 out of 255 (probability of about 1 / 1.3) and the number of games is determined to be 0, and 0 out of 255 (probability 0) ) To increase the number of games to 10 times, 50 of 255 (probability of about 1 / 5.1) to determine the number of additional games to 30 times, 0 of 255 (0 probability) The number of additional games is determined to be 50 times, and the number of additional games is determined to be 100 times with 5 out of 255 (about 1 / 51.0).

  In addition, when the strong watermelon role is selected, the acquired random number is 155 out of 255 (probability of about 1 / 1.6), and the number of games is determined to be 0, and 0 out of 255 (0 probability) ), The number of games to be added is determined to be 10 times, and the number of games to be added is determined to be 30 times by 50 of 255 (probability of about 1 / 5.1), and 30 of 255 (about 1/8) .5 probability) and the number of additional games is determined to be 50, and 20 out of 255 (about 1 / 12.8) is determined to be 100.

  In addition, when the chance combination is won, the acquired random number is 0 out of 255 (probability 0) and the number of games is determined to be 0, and 210 out of 255 (probability of about 1 / 1.2) The number of added games is determined to be 10 times, 15 of 255 (probability of about 1 / 17.0) is determined to be 30 times, and 15 of 255 (about 1/17. The number of games to be added is determined to be 50 times with a probability of 0), and the number of games to be added is determined to be 100 times with 15 out of 255 (about 1 / 17.0).

In this way, when a rare combination is won, an extra lottery is performed, so that it is possible to increase the expectation when a rare combination is won during the AT state. Also, the stronger Charlie role than the weak Charlie role, that is, the role with lower winning probability tends to increase the probability of winning the lottery, so it won the rare role with low difficulty It is possible to raise the expectation of the case. In particular, if a strong charlie role or a chance role is won, the extra will be determined at that time, so that the expectation can be further enhanced.
Also, if you win a weak watermelon role or a strong watermelon role, the probability of winning an extra is set low overall, but if you win an extra, a relatively large number of games will be added. Therefore, it is possible to carry out a lottery drawing with a sharpness, and it is possible to enhance the interest in the AT state.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 7, the RT state (hereinafter also simply referred to as RT) of the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment will be described.

  The slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment has RT1 and RT2 as states corresponding to the winning probability of the replay combination in the internal lottery process.

RT1 is set to win the replay role with a predetermined probability (for example, 1 / 7.3) in the internal lottery process, and is a gaming state that is more disadvantageous to the player than RT2 in the winning probability of the replay role.
The entry to RT1 is triggered by the system reset (including setting change) of the main control unit 10 and the end of the bonus, and thereafter, the process proceeds to RT1 (arrow l in FIG. 7).
The end of RT1 is triggered by the winning of the bonus A role in RT1, and then the process proceeds from RT1 to RT2 (arrow j in FIG. 7).
Thus, RT1 is not a finite gaming state with a predetermined gaming period, but is an infinite gaming state (infinite RT) that does not shift to another gaming state unless the bonus A combination is won.

RT2 is set to win a replay role with a higher probability (for example, 1 / 3.9) than RT1 in the internal lottery process, and in a gaming state that is more advantageous to the player than RT1 in the winning probability of the replay role. is there.
The rush to RT2 is triggered by the winning of the bonus A role in RT1, and then shifts from RT1 to RT2 (arrow j in FIG. 7).
Further, the end of RT2 is triggered by the end of the bonus A winning state, and thereafter, the process shifts from RT2 to RT1 (arrow k in FIG. 7).
Thus, RT2 is not a finite gaming state with a predetermined gaming period, but is an infinite gaming state (infinite RT) that does not shift to another gaming state unless the bonus A state ends.

As described above, in the present embodiment, a plurality of RT states having different advantages are provided, and the RT1 that is relatively disadvantageous to the player is shifted to RT2 that is relatively advantageous to the player. Therefore, it has a game characteristic of shifting to a bonus game state.
In such game characteristics, it is preferable for the player to shift (promote) from RT1 to RT2, and it is preferable for the player not to shift (fall) from RT2 to RT1.

Further, RT2, which is advantageous to the player, is continued until the bonus A state is generated after winning the bonus A combination, that is, maintained during the bonus A winning state.
Therefore, it is more preferable for the player to maintain the bonus A winning state for a long time.

In addition, as described above, when winning the bonus A role, there are cases where the AT state transfer right is granted or not granted, and when the AT state transfer right is granted. Is in the AT state (assist time) in which the push navigation of the bell role occurs during the bonus A winning state.
That is, the AT state that occurs during the bonus A winning state is the ART state that is most preferable for the player with the assist time added to RT2.
The transition from RT1 to RT2 is triggered by the winning of the bonus A combination, but the transition from RT1 to RT2 may also be triggered by the winning of the bonus B combination.

As described above, the slot machine 1 is configured to be able to control a plurality of RT states, bonus states, and AT states (ART states) by the main control unit 10 operating as gaming state control means.
Furthermore, these gaming states are divided into a normal section and an advantageous section shown below.

  For example, the normal probability state in the normal gaming state and the bonus A state elected in the normal probability state are divided into normal sections, the high probability state in the normal gaming state, the AT latent state in the normal gaming state, the AT state (ART state) ), The bonus A state or bonus B state won in the high probability state, and the bonus A state won during the AT state (including the bonus A state transitioned after the AT state ends) or the bonus B state are divided into advantageous sections. Yes.

In addition, the advantageous section is a section that can be continued from the normal section until the transition to the normal section again, and while staying in the advantageous section, the number of times the game has been executed is used as a game number counting means. The main control unit 10 counts the number of acquired medals, and the main control unit 10 as an acquisition number counting means counts.
The advantageous section is also terminated when at least one of the following conditions (a) and (b) is satisfied.
(A) The number of games in the advantageous section has reached 1500 games of the upper limit number of games. (B) The number of medals acquired in the advantageous section has reached the upper limit number of medals of 2,400. (A), (b ) Is satisfied (when the limiter is activated), it is not possible to stay in the advantageous section, and the number of games and acquired medals in the advantageous section are deleted (initialized to 0, 0) To do). The RT state is maintained at RT2.
Moreover, the above-mentioned advantageous section end conditions are merely examples, and other conditions may be provided. For example, a combination of symbols corresponding to a predetermined bonus combination may be stopped. In addition, the upper limit number of games and the upper limit number of medals in the advantageous section are not limited to 1500 games and 2400, but preferably 1500 games or less and 2400 or less.

Further, during the advantageous section, the advantageous section lamp 13 is turned on.
In order to prevent a decrease in gaming performance, the advantageous section lamp 13 is turned off during the high probability state in the normal gaming state and the AT latent state, and is turned on only during a state where an increase in medals can be expected. May be.
In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the limiter is activated during the AT state, the gaming state is shifted to the bonus A winning state in order to end the AT state and then generate the bonus A state. I have to. Further, the bonus A state generated when the limiter is operated is divided into normal sections.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 8 and FIG. 9, the winning probability of each combination in RT1, RT2, and the bonus state will be described.

FIG. 8 shows the winning probabilities of each combination when the 3-bet game is executed in the RT1, RT2, and bonus A states.
The lottery of each role is performed by lottery of random numbers for role lottery by the main control unit 10, and in FIG. 8 and FIG. 9, the acquisition range (number) of random number values to be acquired is 65535, and the winning value ( The number of winners is shown.

  As shown in FIG. 8, at the time of execution of the 3-bet game, each of the push order bell roles 1 to 6 is set to 6687 hit values in RT1 and RT2, respectively. Each of the winning probabilities 1 to 6 is set to a probability of about 1 / 9.8 in RT1 and RT2. In addition, since each of the push order bell roles 1 to 6 is set to 0 in the bonus A state, each of the push order bell roles 1 to 6 is won in the bonus A state. It is set not to.

  In addition, when the 3-bet game is executed, the common bell combination is set to 0 for each of RT1 and RT2, so that the common bell combination is not won during RT1 and RT2. Is set. Further, since the common bell role is set to 65535 in the bonus A state, the winning probability of the common bell role is 1/1 probability (100% in the bonus A mode). ) Is set.

  In addition, when the 3-bet game is executed, the winning value of the weak cherry role is set to 819 in RT1 and RT2, respectively, so the winning probability of the weak cherry role is about RT1 and RT2. Each is set to a probability of 1 / 80.0. In addition, since the weak cherry combination is set to 0 in the bonus A state, the weak cherry combination is set not to be won in the bonus A state.

  In addition, when the 3-bet game is executed, the winning value of the strong cherry role is about 199 in RT1 and RT2, since the winning value of the strong cherry role is set to 199 in RT1 and RT2. Each is set to a probability of 1 / 329.3. The strong cherry combination is set so that the winning value is set to 0 in the bonus A state, so that the strong cherry combination is not won in the bonus A state.

  In addition, when the 3-bet game is executed, the winning value of the weak watermelon combination is set to 574 in RT1 and RT2, respectively. Therefore, the winning probability of the weak watermelon combination is about RT1 and RT2. Each is set to a probability of 1 / 14.2. Further, since the weak watermelon combination is set to 0 in the bonus A state, the weak watermelon combination is set not to be won in the bonus A state.

  In addition, when the 3-bet game is executed, the winning value of the strong watermelon role is about 149 in RT1 and RT2, since the winning value of the strong watermelon role is set to 149 in RT1 and RT2, respectively. Each is set to a probability of 1 / 439.8. Further, since the strong watermelon combination is set to 0 in the bonus A state, the strong watermelon combination is set not to be won in the bonus A state.

  In addition, when the 3-bet game is executed, the chance combination is set to 255 for each of RT1 and RT2, so the winning probability of the chance combination is 1/257 during RT1 and RT2. Each is set to a probability of .0. Further, since the winning combination is set to 0 in the bonus A state, the chance combination is set not to be won in the bonus A state.

  Also, when the 3-bet game is executed, since the replay role is set to 5235 hit values at RT1, the winning probability of the replay role is a probability of about 1 / 12.5 during RT1. Is set to Further, since the winning value of the replay combination is set to 16864 in RT2, the winning probability of the replay combination is set to a probability of about 1 / 3.9 in RT2. Further, since the replay combination is set to 0 in the bonus A state, the replay combination is set not to be won in the bonus A state.

In addition, when the 3-bet game is executed, the repetitive lottery between the replay role and the bonus A role is set to 1318 in RT1, and therefore, the double winning probability of the replay role and the bonus A role is RT1. Some are set at a probability of about 1 / 49.7.
In addition, since the winning lottery between the replay role and the bonus A role is set to 0 in the RT2 and bonus A states, the replay role and the bonus A role are in the RT2 and bonus A state. Is set so as not to win duplicates.
That is, the bonus winning state and the bonus state are controlled as a bonus combination lottery disabled state.

In addition, when the 3-bet game is executed, the winning lottery between the replay role and the bonus B role is set to 0 in each of the RT1, RT2 and bonus A states. The winning combinations are set so that they are not won in duplicate during the RT1, RT2 and bonus A states.
That is, the bonus winning state and the bonus state are controlled as a bonus combination lottery disabled state. When the 3-bet game is executed, the bonus B role lottery disabled state is controlled even if the bonus winning state or the bonus state is not set.

  In addition, when random numbers other than the winning combination are extracted, the lottery result is lost, and is set to 16864 in RT1, 6553 in RT2, 0 in bonus A state, and lost. The probability is set to about 1 / 3.9 in RT1, about 1 / 10.0 in RT2, and 0 in the bonus A state.

  With the probability as described above, the lottery of each combination at the time of executing the 3-bet game in the RT1, RT2, and bonus A states is performed. Therefore, the winning probability of the replay role is higher in the case of RT2 than in RT1, and further, the loss probability is lower in RT2 than in RT1, so that the game is executed in favor of the player in RT2. It becomes.

In addition, since the winning probabilities for the push order bell roles 1 to 6 are set to a relatively high probability in RT1 and RT2, medals increase at a predetermined rate by performing push order navigation in the AT state. It will be.
Further, regarding the bonus A role, since the bonus A role has already been won in RT2, the possibility of winning the bonus A role again is eliminated. Further, regarding the bonus B combination, the possibility of winning in both RT1 and RT2 is eliminated. Therefore, the transition from the normal gaming state to the bonus A winning state or the AT state and the continuation are surely performed.

  FIG. 9 shows the winning probabilities of each combination when the 2-bet game is executed in the RT1, RT2, and bonus B states.

  As shown in FIG. 9, at the time of execution of the 2-bet game, each of the push order bell roles 1 to 6 is set to 6686 hit values in RT1 and RT2, respectively. Each of the winning probabilities 1 to 6 is set to a probability of about 1 / 9.8 in RT1 and RT2. In addition, since each of the push order bell roles 1 to 6 is set to 0 in the bonus A state, each of the push order bell roles 1 to 6 is won in the bonus B state. It is set not to.

  In addition, when the 2-bet game is executed, the common bell combination is set to 0 for each of RT1 and RT2, so that the common bell combination is not won during RT1 and RT2. Is set. Further, since the common bell role is set to 65535 in the bonus B state, the winning probability of the common bell role is 1/1 probability (100% in the bonus B mode). ) Is set.

  In addition, when the 2-bet game is executed, the winning value of the weak cherry combination is set to 818 in RT1 and RT2, respectively, so the winning probability of the weak cherry combination is about RT1 and RT2. Each is set to a probability of 1 / 80.1. In addition, since the weak cherry combination is set to 0 in the bonus B state, the weak cherry combination is set not to be won in the bonus B state.

  In addition, when the 2-bet game is executed, the winning value of the strong cherry role is about 198 in RT1 and RT2, since the winning value of the strong cherry role is set to 198 in RT1 and RT2. Each is set to a probability of 1 / 331.0. The strong cherry combination is set so that the winning value is set to 0 in the bonus B state, so that the strong cherry combination is not won in the bonus B state.

  In addition, when the 2-bet game is executed, the winning value of the weak watermelon combination is set to 573 in RT1 and RT2, respectively. Therefore, the winning probability of the weak watermelon combination is about RT1 and RT2. Each is set to a probability of 1 / 14.4. Further, since the weak watermelon combination is set to 0 in the bonus B state, the weak watermelon combination is set not to be won in the bonus B state.

  In addition, when the 2-bet game is executed, the strong watermelon role is set to 148 hit values in RT1 and RT2, respectively, so the winning probability of the strong watermelon role is about RT1 and RT2. Each is set to a probability of 1 / 4442.8. Further, since the strong watermelon combination is set to 0 in the bonus B state, the strong watermelon combination is set not to be won in the bonus B state.

  In addition, when the 2-bet game is executed, the chance combination is set to 254 winning values for RT1 and RT2, respectively, so the winning probability of the chance combination is about 1 / RT during RT1 and RT2. Each is set to a probability of 258.0. Further, since the winning combination is set to 0 in the bonus B state, the chance combination is set not to be won in the bonus B state.

  Further, when the 2-bet game is executed, the replay role is set so that the winning value is set to 0 in RT1, so that the replay role is not won in RT1. Further, since the winning value of the replay combination is set to 16875 in RT2, the winning probability of the replay combination is set to a probability of about 1 / 3.9 in RT2. Further, since the replay combination is set to 0 in the bonus B state, the replay combination is set not to win in the bonus B state.

In addition, when a two-bet game is executed, the replay role and bonus A role are set to 0 in the RT1, RT2 and bonus B states, so that the replay role and bonus A role are duplicated. Are set so that they are not won repeatedly during the RT1, RT2 and bonus B states.
That is, the bonus winning state and the bonus state are controlled as a bonus combination lottery disabled state. In addition, when the 2-bet game is executed, the bonus A role lottery disabled state is controlled even if the bonus winning state or the bonus state is not set.

In addition, when the two-bet game is executed, the duplicate lottery between the replay role and the bonus B role is set to 6553 winning values at RT1, and therefore, the double winning probability of the replay role and the bonus B role is RT1. Some have a probability of about 1 / 10.0.
In addition, since the lottery for the replay combination and bonus B combination is set to 0 in the RT2 and bonus B state, the replay combination and bonus B combination are in the RT2 and bonus B state. Is set so as not to win duplicates.
That is, the bonus winning state and the bonus state are controlled as a bonus combination lottery disabled state.

  Also, when a 2-bet game is executed, if random numbers other than those won for each of the above combinations are extracted, the lottery result is lost, 8192 in RT1, 6553 in RT2, and in bonus A state Is set to 0, and the loss probability is set to about 1 / 8.0 in RT1, about 1 / 10.0 in RT2, and 0 in the bonus B state.

With the probability as described above, the lottery of each combination at the time of executing the 2-bet game in the RT1, RT2, and bonus B states is performed. Therefore, the winning probability of the replay role is higher in the case of RT2 than in RT1, and further, the loss probability is lower in RT2 than in RT1, so that the game is executed in favor of the player in RT2. It becomes.
Also, in the case of a 2-bet game, the player will not win the replay role alone, and if he wins the replay role, he will always win the bonus B role. Since it is set to a high value, the bonus B combination is easily won.
As described above, the lottery of each combination when the 2-bet game and the 3-bet game are executed is performed.

Next, control by the main controller 10 will be described.
The ROM included in the main control unit 10 stores programs and data for controlling processing procedures such as lottery for each role, AT state lottery, AT state latent lottery, and the like. This program is stored in the main control unit 10. A characteristic operation as described above is realized by executing the CPU with reference to the data.

  FIG. 10 shows a flowchart of the AT / bonus lottery process related to the lottery in the AT state, the latent lottery in the AT state, the lottery of the bonus combination, etc., and the characteristic operation described above will be described with reference to this flowchart. .

First, in step S1, it is determined whether or not the game has been executed. If the game is executed, the process proceeds to step S2. If the game is not executed, the AT / bonus lottery process is terminated. When the game is executed, at the game execution timing (operation timing of the start lever 3), each of the lottery random number for AT state, the latent lottery random number for AT state, and the lottery random number for bonus combination is also extracted.
In step S2, it is determined whether or not the game is a 3-bet game. If the executed game is a 3-bet game, the process proceeds to step S3. If the executed game is a 2-bet game, the process proceeds to step S17.

  In step S3, it is determined whether or not the bonus B flag is set. If the bonus B flag is set, that is, if the bonus B role is won and the bonus B role is already set, the lottery related to the AT state or the bonus A role lottery will not be performed.・ End bonus lottery process. On the other hand, if the bonus B flag is not set, the process proceeds to step S4.

In step S4, it is determined whether or not the AT latent flag is set. When the AT lottery lottery is won and the AT latent flag is already set, the process proceeds to step S5, and when the AT latent flag is not set, the process proceeds to step S8.
In step S5, the lottery random number for the bonus A role extracted by executing the game is determined, and it is determined whether or not the bonus A role is won. If the bonus A combination is won, the process proceeds to step S6. If the bonus A combination is not selected, the AT / bonus lottery process is terminated.
In step S6, the bonus A flag is set, and in the subsequent step S7, the AT flag is set, and the AT / bonus lottery process is terminated. Therefore, in the state where the AT latent flag is already set and the bonus A combination is won, the gaming state is controlled to the AT state.

On the other hand, in step S8 following step S4, as in step S5, it is determined whether or not the bonus A role is won. If the bonus A role is won, the process proceeds to step S9 and the bonus A role is won. If not, the process proceeds to step S13.
In step S9, the bonus A flag is set, and the process proceeds to step S10.
In step S10, it is determined whether or not the state is a high probability state. If the state is a high probability state, the process proceeds to step S11. If the state is not a high probability state, the AT / bonus lottery process is terminated.

In step S11, the AT lottery random number extracted by executing the game is determined based on the lottery table shown in FIG. 5B, and it is determined whether or not the AT lottery is won. If the AT state is won, the process proceeds to step S12. If the AT state is not won, the AT / bonus lottery process is terminated.
In step S12, the AT flag is set, and the AT / bonus lottery process is terminated. Accordingly, if the bonus A role is won, the gaming state becomes the bonus A winning state, but if the winning is a high probability state, the AT state lottery is also performed, and the AT state When the lottery is won, the gaming state is controlled to the AT state.

On the other hand, in step S13 following step S8, as in step S10, it is determined whether or not the state is a high probability state. If the state is a high probability state, the process proceeds to step S14. The lottery process is terminated.
In step S14, it is determined whether or not a rare combination is won. If the rare combination is won, the process proceeds to step S15. If the rare combination is not won, the AT / bonus lottery process is terminated.

In step S15, the AT state latent lottery random number extracted by the execution of the game is determined based on the lottery table shown in FIG. 5A, and it is determined whether or not the AT state latent lottery is won. If the AT lottery lottery is won, the process proceeds to step S16. If the AT lottery lottery is not won, the AT / bonus lottery process is terminated.
In step S16, an AT latent flag is set, and the AT / bonus lottery process is terminated. Therefore, when a rare combination is won in the high probability state, the AT state latent lottery is performed, and when the AT state latent lottery is won, the AT latent state is entered.

  On the other hand, in step S17 following step S2, it is determined whether or not the bonus A flag is set. If the bonus A flag is set, that is, if the bonus A role is won and the bonus A role is already selected, the bonus B role will not be drawn, so the AT / bonus lottery process ends. To do. On the other hand, if the bonus A flag is not set, the process proceeds to step S18.

In step S18, the lottery random number for the bonus B combination extracted by executing the game is determined, and it is determined whether or not the bonus B combination is won. If the bonus B combination is won, the process proceeds to step S19. If the bonus B combination is not won, the AT / bonus lottery process is terminated.
In step S19, the bonus B flag is set, and the AT / bonus lottery process is terminated.
As described above, the AT / bonus lottery process is executed.

  Next, in the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, setting of the bet number in each gaming state and various notifications related to the setting of the bet number will be described with reference to FIGS.

  In the slot machine 1, by providing the 2-bet button 2b and the 3-bet button 2a, the control of the main control unit 10 and the sub-control unit 20, the setting of the number of bets in each gaming state as described below, or the first notification Notification by means is realized. Examples of the first notification means include an LED incorporated in a device that performs a betting operation, such as the display 8, the speaker 9, the 3-bet button 2a, and the 2-bet button 2b.

First, the normal gaming state will be described.
As shown in FIG. 11A, since the 3-bet game is an appropriate game in the normal gaming state, the 3-bet button 2a is turned on by light emission of the built-in LED before the bet number is set. Notification (notification of the first information) that prompts the operation of the 3-bet button 2a is performed.
On the other hand, when the built-in LED is turned off, the 2-bet button 2b is turned off and no notification is made to prompt the user to operate the 2-bet button 2b.
When the bet number is set by operating the 3-bet button 2a, the 3-bet button 2a is turned off.

In the normal gaming state, the display 8 displays, for example, character information that can identify the normal gaming state and an image that can identify the normal gaming state such as a predetermined stage image.
Further, if the bet number is not set and the 2-bet button 2b which is turned off is operated, the 2-bet game can be started, but the 2-bet game in the normal gaming state is disadvantageous to the player. Therefore, even when the 2-bet is set by operating the 2-bet button 2b, as shown in FIG. 11B, the 3-bet button 2a continues to be lit, and a notification prompting the user to operate the 3-bet button 2a ( As an announcement of the first information), the speaker 9 outputs a sound such as “please press the 3-bet button” and the display of character information prompting the operation of the 3-bet button 2a on the display 8 is the 3-bet button 2a. It continues until it is operated. Further, the operation of the 2-bet button 2b in this state may be invalidated.

Next, the bonus A winning state will be described.
In the bonus A winning state, as described above, there are two states, that is, when the AT state transfer right is granted and when it is not granted, the AT state transfer right is granted. In the bonus A winning state, the gaming state is the AT state.
Here, the bonus A winning state (non-AT state) when the AT state transfer right is not granted is described, and the bonus A winning state (AT state) when the AT state transfer right is granted is described. It will be described later.

In the bonus A winning state (non-AT state), in the 2-bet game, the reel 41 is controlled so that the combination of symbols corresponding to the bonus A role cannot be stopped, so the 3-bet game is an appropriate game. . Therefore, before the bet number is set, the 3-bet button 2a is turned on, while the 2-bet button 2b is turned off, and a notification (notification of the first information) that prompts the operation of the 3-bet button 2a is performed.
Note that the 2-bet game may not be started during the bonus A winning state (non-AT state), and the 3-bet game may not be started during the bonus B winning state.

In addition, the bonus A winning state may shift after the AT state ends, but in the case of shifting after the AT state ends, it is necessary to stop the symbol combination corresponding to the bonus A combination. The 3-bet button 2a is turned on.
When the bet number is set by operating the 3-bet button 2a, the 3-bet button 2a is turned off.

In the bonus A winning state (non-AT state), the display 8 displays an image that can identify the bonus A winning state. For example, as a special state related to the special operation mode, a blessing image such as “Bonus A Win! Congratulations” or an image prompting to stop the combination of symbols corresponding to the bonus A role (“Red 7, Red 7, Red 7”) ( (Including text information).
Further, when the bonus A winning state is entered after the end of the AT state, in addition to the above image, an image for informing that the bonus A state will occur after the end of the AT state, and the game value obtained in the AT state Finally, an image for notifying that the gaming value obtained in the bonus A state is added is displayed, and an image that can be distinguished from the normal bonus A winning state (non-AT state) is displayed.

Next, the bonus A state will be described.
The bonus A state includes a normal bonus A state that occurs when the right to transition from the normal gaming state to the AT state is not granted, and an additional bonus A state that additionally occurs after the end of the AT state. The following control is performed.

First, as shown in FIG. 11C, since the 3-bet game is an appropriate game in the normal bonus A state, the 3-bet button 2a is lit before the bet number is set, The 2-bet button 2b is turned off, and a notification that prompts the user to operate the 3-bet button 2a (notification of first information) is performed.
When the bet number is set by operating the 3-bet button 2a, the 3-bet button 2a is turned off.

  In the normal bonus A state, the display 8 displays, for example, character information that can identify the normal bonus A state and an image that can identify the normal bonus A state such as an introduction image of the character that appears. In addition, the number of acquired medals acquired at that time in the normal bonus A state and the number of remaining medals that can be acquired until the normal bonus A state ends are also displayed.

Next, as shown in FIG. 12A, in the additional bonus A state, the 3-bet game is an appropriate game as in the normal bonus A state. Therefore, before the bet number is set, the 3-bet button 2a is turned on, while the 2-bet button 2b is turned off, and a notification (notification of the first information) is made to urge the user to operate the 3-bet button 2a.
When the bet number is set by operating the 3-bet button 2a, the 3-bet button 2a is turned off.

In the additional bonus A state, the display 8 displays, for example, character information that can identify the additional bonus A state and an image that can identify the additional bonus A state such as an introduction image of the character that appears. Also, the number of acquired medals acquired at that time in the additional bonus A state and the number of remaining medals that can be acquired before the additional bonus A state ends are displayed.
In addition, an image for informing that the bonus A state has occurred after the end of the AT state, or that the gaming value obtained in the AT state has been added to the gaming value obtained in the AT state at the end. And an image different from the normal bonus A state is displayed so that the additional bonus A state can be identified. In addition to the number of acquired medals and the number of remaining medals, the total number of medals obtained by adding the number of medals acquired in the additional bonus A state to the number of medals acquired in the AT state is also displayed.

  Further, the additional bonus A state can be generated even when the limiter is operated as described above. However, in the additional bonus A state (ending (ED) bonus A state) after the limiter is operated, the 3-bet button 2a is similarly used. And the notification control of the 2-bet button 2b is performed. The display unit 8 also displays the number of medals acquired and the number of remaining medals in the additional bonus A state, and the total number of medals acquired in the AT state. In addition, as shown in FIG. As an image that can be identified as having been activated, for example, character information that can identify the additional bonus A state (ending (ED) bonus A state) after the limiter is activated, an ending image in which a predetermined character appears, and the like are displayed. The player achieves a sense of achievement by operating the limiter.

Next, the bonus B state will be described.
In the normal gaming state, the 2-bet game is disadvantageous for the player, but the 2-bet button 2b may be operated by mistake without operating the 3-bet button 2a, and the 2-bet game may be executed. is there. As a result, when the bonus B combination is won, it is necessary to immediately digest the bonus B state and return to the normal gaming state where the bonus A combination can be won.

As shown in FIG. 12 (c), in the bonus B winning state and the bonus B state, the combination of symbols corresponding to the bonus B combination can be stopped and the bonus B state can be digested only in the 2-bet game. Before the bet number is set, the 3-bet button 2a is turned off, while the 2-bet button 2b is lit to notify the user to operate the 2-bet button 2b (notification of second information). When the 2-bet button 2b is operated, the 2-bet button 2b is turned off.
On the display 8, for example, an image such as character information for notifying that it is in a waiting state for returning to the normal gaming state is displayed.

Next, the AT state will be described.
As shown in FIG. 13A, since the 2-bet game is an appropriate game in the AT state, the 2-bet button 2b is lit before the bet number is set, while the 3-bet button 2a Is turned off, and notification (second information notification) that prompts the user to operate the 2-bet button 2b is performed.

In addition, if the 3-bet button 2a is accidentally operated in the AT state, as shown in FIG. 13 (b), the 2-bet button 2b is turned on or a speaker is used to notify the 2-bet game at that time. The output such as “Please press the 2-bet button” from 9 and the display of the character information on the display 8 are continuously performed.
When the 2-bet button 2b is operated, the setting of the 3-bet number is canceled, the 2-bet number is reset, and the 2-bet button 2b is turned off.

As shown in FIG. 13A, in the AT state, the display unit 8 displays the AT state such as character information that can identify the AT state or an image in which a predetermined character is running on a predetermined stage. An identifiable image is displayed. In addition, the number of games already executed during the AT state, the number of remaining games that can be executed before the AT state ends, and the number of acquired medals acquired during the AT state are also displayed.
In addition, special information is not notified on the display unit 8, and when a push order bell combination is won, push order navigation is displayed as specific information regarding a specific operation mode.

Next, a case where the bonus A state is erroneously generated while there are still remaining games in the AT state will be described.
During the AT state, the bonus A winning state is also set, and the operation of the unlit 3-bet button 2a itself is effective, so that the player mistakenly played the 3-bet game during the AT state. In other words, there is a possibility that the bonus A state is generated.
In order to quickly return to the original AT state when such a situation occurs, the following control is performed.

First, as shown in FIG. 13 (c), after the bonus A state ends, the 3-bet game is an appropriate game as a waiting state for returning to the AT state. Therefore, before the bet number is set, The 3-bet button 2a is turned on, while the 2-bet button 2b is turned off, and a notification that prompts the user to operate the 3-bet button 2a (notification of first information) is performed.
When the bet number is set by operating the 3-bet button 2a, the 3-bet button 2a is turned off.

In the waiting state for returning to the AT state, the display device 8 displays an image such as character information for informing that the waiting state for returning to the AT state is in effect. In addition, if the bonus A role is won, the game will return to the AT state. In this case, the number of games that have already been executed during the AT state before the return, and the remaining number that can be executed before the AT state ends before the return. The number of games and the number of medals won during the AT state before returning are displayed.
In addition, when the player mistakenly executes the 2-bet game in the waiting state for returning to the AT state and wins the bonus B role, the bonus B state is immediately terminated by the 2-bet game. Therefore, the display device 8 displays an image such as character information for notifying that it is in the waiting state for returning to the AT state, and notifies the second bet button 2b to operate (notification of second information). The process continues until the end of the bonus B state, and after the bonus B state ends, the state again shifts to the AT state return waiting state.

  As described above, in the slot machine 1 according to the first embodiment, the first information regarding the first bet number (3 bets) and the information regarding the operation mode of the setting operation means (the 3-bet button 2a, the 2-bet button 2b) The lottery result by the first notifying means (display 8, speaker 9, LED) capable of notifying the second information regarding the second bet number (2 bets) and the lottery means (main control unit 10) is the specific lottery result. Second notification means (display unit 8, speaker 9, navigation lamp 12) capable of notifying specific information (push order navigation) related to the specific operation mode in the case of (push order bell winning) 1 informing means is capable of informing the first information in the first gaming state (normal gaming state) and informing the second information in the second gaming state (AT state), and the second informing means is in the second gaming state. Specified in It is to allow notification of broadcast.

  Therefore, in the slot machine 1, it is possible to realize a game advantageous to the player by appropriately switching between the 2-bet game and the 3-bet game, and to increase the player's expectation. Further, since various notifications regarding the execution of the 2-bet game and the 3-bet game are performed by the buttons themselves, the display 8, and the speaker 9, it is possible to prevent the game from being adversely performed by the player due to an erroneous operation or the like. Is possible.

  The setting operation means includes a first setting operation means (3-bet button 2a) and a second setting operation means (2-bet button 2b), and the setting means (main control unit 10) has a first setting operation. The first bet number can be set based on the operation of the means, and the second bet number can be set based on the operation of the second setting operation means. Information that prompts an operation to the first setting operation means can be notified as information, and information that prompts an operation to the second setting operation means can be notified as second information.

  Therefore, it is possible to operate an appropriate setting operation means according to the gaming state, and it is possible to prevent the player from being disadvantaged by operating the inappropriate setting operation means by mistake. .

  Further, the notification means (display device 8) is used when the special lottery result (for example, winning of bonus A role) is carried over by the carry-over means (main control unit 10) in the first gaming state (normal gaming state). , Special information regarding the special operation mode (images aiming at “red 7, red 7, red 7”, etc.) can be notified, and the special lottery result is carried over by the carry-over means in the AT state as the second gaming state In this case, the specific information related to the specific operation mode can be notified without notifying the special information.

  Therefore, in each gaming state, a notification regarding the gaming state to be transferred next and a notification regarding the granting of gaming value are performed, so that the gaming state transition control can be performed reliably and the gaming value is surely given to the player. It becomes possible to do.

  Also, a game number counting means (main control unit 10) capable of counting the number of games at least in the second gaming state (AT state) and an acquisition number counting means (counting the number of acquired game values in at least the second gaming state) And a predetermined end condition for ending the second gaming state is that the number of games counted by the number-of-games counting means reaches a specific number of times, and the number-of-acquisition counting means This is a condition that can be satisfied when either of the acquired numbers counted by the above reaches a specific number.

Accordingly, it is possible to prevent the game value from being excessively given to the player, and to prevent the profit balance between the game store and the player from being greatly broken.
Further, if the third gaming state is generated according to a predetermined termination condition, the third gaming state is given as an added value by the termination of the second gaming state, so that the gaming by the termination of the second gaming state. It is possible to prevent a person's expectation from decreasing.

  Further, an extended profit granting means (main control unit 10) capable of giving an extended profit which is a profit for extending the second gaming state, and a storage means (RAM) capable of storing the extended profit given by the extended profit granting means And the gaming state control means (main control unit 10) can control the gaming state to the second gaming state when the extended profit is stored in the storage means. Based on the fact that the end condition is satisfied (the limiter is activated), the stored extended profit can be deleted.

Therefore, it is possible to reliably prevent the game value from being excessively given to the player, and it is possible to reliably adjust the profit balance between the game store and the player.
As described above, in the slot machine 1 of the first embodiment, various notifications relating to the setting of the number of bets in each gaming state and the setting of the number of bets are performed.

<First Modification of First Embodiment>
Next, a first modification of the gaming machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS.
In the first embodiment described above, the 2-bet button 2b and the 3-bet button 2a are provided. However, in the first modified example, instead of the 2-bet button 2b, the second setting operation unit is exemplified according to the state. A bet button 31 is provided. Other configurations are the same as those in the above-described embodiment. In addition, the state-specific bet button 31 incorporates an LED constituting the first notification means.
In the first embodiment, without providing the 2-bet button 2b, a state-specific bet button 31 exemplified as the second setting operation means is provided instead of or adjacent to the return button 2c next to the start lever 3. It may be.

  The state-specific bet button 31 in the slot machine 1 of the first modified example sets the number of bets under appropriate conditions in each gaming state, that is, the game is most advantageous to the player at that time by one operation. The number of bets is set so that it can be executed. Therefore, the bet number when the bet button 31 by state is operated is not fixed, and an appropriate bet number is automatically selected and set according to the gaming state at the time of operation.

  In the slot machine 1 according to the first modified example, by providing the 3-bet button 2a and the bet buttons 31 by state, the number of bets in each gaming state as described below is controlled by the main control unit 10 and the sub-control unit 20. Setting and notification are realized.

First, the normal gaming state in the slot machine 1 of the first modification will be described.
As shown in FIG. 14A, in the normal gaming state, before the bet number is set, the state-specific bet button 31 is lit by the light emission of the built-in LED, and the operation of the state-specific bet button 31 is urged. Notification (notification of the first information) is performed.
Since the 3-bet game is an appropriate game in the normal gaming state, when the state-specific bet button 31 is operated, the 3-bet is automatically selected and the number of bets corresponding thereto is set.
Further, since the 3-bet game is an appropriate game in the normal gaming state, the 3-bet button 2a is also turned on, and a notification (notification of the first information) that prompts the operation of the 3-bet button 2a is also performed. Therefore, in the normal gaming state, an appropriate game can be executed by operating any of the 3-bet button 2a and the bet button 31 by state.
When the bet number is set, the state-specific bet button 31 and the 3-bet button 2a are turned off.

In the normal gaming state, the display 8 displays, for example, character information that can identify the normal gaming state and an image that can identify the normal gaming state such as a predetermined stage image.
In addition, if two medals are inserted into the medal slot 2 without setting the number of bets, the two-bet game can be started, but the two-bet game in the normal gaming state is disadvantageous to the player. Therefore, even when two bets are set by inserting medals, as shown in FIG. 14 (b), the state-specific bet button 31 continues to be lit and a notification prompting the user to operate the state-specific bet button 31 (first step). 1 information notification), a voice output such as “please press the button according to the state” from the speaker 9 or a display of character information prompting the operation of the state-specific bet button 31 on the display 8 is displayed. Will continue until is operated.

  Next, the bonus A winning state (non-AT state) in which the AT state transfer right is not granted in the slot machine 1 of the first modification will be described.

In the bonus A winning state (non-AT state), before setting the number of bets, the state-specific bet button 31 is lit and a notification (notification of the first information) prompting the operation of the state-specific bet button 31 is issued. Done.
In the bonus A winning state (non-AT state), in the 2-bet game, the reel 41 is controlled so that the combination of symbols corresponding to the bonus A role cannot be stopped, so the 3-bet game is an appropriate game. . Therefore, when the bet button 31 by state is operated, 3 bets are automatically selected, and the corresponding bet number is set.

  In the bonus A winning state (non-AT state), since the 3-bet game is an appropriate game, the 3-bet button 2a is also lit to notify the user to operate the 3-bet button 2a (notification of first information). Is also done. Therefore, in the bonus A winning state, an appropriate game can be executed by operating any of the 3-bet button 2a and the bet button 31 by state.

In addition, the bonus A winning state may shift after the AT state ends, but in the case of shifting after the AT state ends, it is necessary to stop the symbol combination corresponding to the bonus A combination. Both the 3-bet button 2a and the state-specific bet button 31 are lit.
When the bet number is set, the state-specific bet button 31 and the 3-bet button 2a are turned off.

In the bonus A winning state (non-AT state), the display 8 displays an image that can identify the bonus A winning state. For example, as special information regarding the special operation mode, a congratulatory image such as “Bonus A Win! Congratulations” or an image prompting to stop the combination of symbols corresponding to the bonus A role (“Red 7, Red 7, Red 7”) ( (Including text information).
Further, when the bonus A winning state is entered after the end of the AT state, in addition to the above image, an image for informing that the bonus A state will occur after the end of the AT state, and the game value obtained in the AT state Finally, an image for notifying that the gaming value obtained in the bonus A state is added is displayed, and an image that can be distinguished from the normal bonus A winning state (non-AT state) is displayed.

Next, the bonus A state in the slot machine 1 of the first modification will be described.
The bonus A state includes a normal bonus A state that occurs when the right to transition from the normal gaming state to the AT state is not granted, and an additional bonus A state that additionally occurs after the end of the AT state. The following control is performed.

First, as shown in FIG. 14C, in the normal bonus A state, before the bet number is set, the state-specific bet button 31 is lit to notify the user to operate the state-specific bet button 31 ( Notification of the first information) is performed.
In the normal bonus A state, the 3-bet game is an appropriate game, as in the normal gaming state. Therefore, when the state-specific bet button 31 is operated, 3 bets are automatically selected and the number of bets corresponding thereto is set. .
In the normal bonus A state, since the 3-bet game is an appropriate game, the 3-bet button 2a is also turned on, and a notification (notification of the first information) that prompts the user to operate the 3-bet button 2a is also performed. Therefore, in the normal bonus A state, an appropriate game can be executed by operating either the 3-bet button 2a or the bet buttons 31 by state.
When the bet number is set, the state-specific bet button 31 and the 3-bet button 2a are turned off.

  In the normal bonus A state, the display 8 displays, for example, character information that can identify the normal bonus A state and an image that can identify the normal bonus A state such as an introduction image of the character that appears. In addition, the number of acquired medals acquired at that time in the normal bonus A state and the number of remaining medals that can be acquired until the normal bonus A state ends are also displayed.

Next, as shown in FIG. 15A, in the additional bonus A state, the state-specific bet button 31 is lit and a notification (notification of the first information) is made to urge the operation of the state-specific bet button 31. .
In the additional bonus A state, since the 3-bet game is an appropriate game as in the normal gaming state, when the state-specific bet button 31 is operated, 3 bets are automatically selected, and the number of bets corresponding thereto is set. .
In addition, in the additional bonus A state, although the 3-bet game is an appropriate game, the 3-bet button 2a is turned off, and no notification for prompting the operation of the 3-bet button 2a is performed.

That is, in the additional bonus A state, an appropriate game can be executed by any operation of the state-specific bet button 31 and the 3-bet button 2a, but no notification for prompting the operation of the 3-bet button 2a is performed. Only notification for prompting the operation of the state-specific bet button 31 is performed.
Accordingly, by turning off the 3-bet button 2a, the player is given an impression that only the bet button 31 for each state needs to be operated during the AT state or the additional bonus A state. It is possible to recognize that only the button 31 is operated, and it is possible to prevent the 3-bet game from being erroneously executed during the AT state.
When the bet number is set, the state-specific bet button 31 is turned off.

In the additional bonus A state, the display 8 displays, for example, character information that can identify the additional bonus A state and an image that can identify the additional bonus A state such as an introduction image of the character that appears. Also, the number of acquired medals acquired at that time in the additional bonus A state and the number of remaining medals that can be acquired before the additional bonus A state ends are displayed.
In addition, an image for informing that the bonus A state has occurred after the end of the AT state, or that the gaming value obtained in the AT state has been added to the gaming value obtained in the AT state at the end. And an image different from the normal bonus A state is displayed so that the additional bonus A state can be identified. In addition to the number of acquired medals and the number of remaining medals, the total number of medals obtained by adding the number of medals acquired in the additional bonus A state to the number of medals acquired in the AT state is also displayed.

  Further, the additional bonus A state can be generated even when the limiter is operated as described above. However, in the additional bonus A state (ending (ED) bonus A state) after the limiter is operated, the 3-bet button 2a is similarly used. In addition, notification of the bet button 31 by state (notification of first information) is performed. The display 8 also displays the number of medals acquired and the number of remaining medals in the additional bonus A state, and the total number of medals acquired in the AT state. In addition, as shown in FIG. As an image that can be identified as having been activated, for example, character information that can identify the additional bonus A state (ending (ED) bonus A state) after the limiter is activated, or an ending image in which a predetermined character appears, are displayed. The player achieves a sense of achievement through the limiter operation.

Next, the bonus B state in the slot machine 1 of the first modification will be described.
In the normal gaming state, the 2-bet game is disadvantageous to the player, but two medals may be accidentally inserted into the medal slot 2 and the 2-bet game may be executed. As a result, when the bonus B combination is won, it is necessary to immediately digest the bonus B state and return to the normal gaming state where the bonus A combination can be won.

As shown in FIG. 15C, in the bonus B winning state and the bonus B state, the combination of symbols corresponding to the bonus B combination can be stopped and the bonus B state can be digested only in the 2-bet game. Before the bet number is set, the 3-bet button 2a is turned off, while the state-specific bet button 31 is turned on to notify the user to operate the state-specific bet button 31 (notification of second information). . When the state-specific bet button 31 is operated, a 2-bet number is automatically set, and the state-specific bet button 31 is turned off.
In addition, the display 8 displays an image such as character information for notifying that the player is waiting for a return to the normal gaming state.

Next, the AT state in the slot machine 1 of the first modification will be described.
As shown in FIG. 16A, in the AT state, before setting the number of bets, the state-specific bet button 31 is lit to notify the operation of the state-specific bet button 31 (second information Notification) is performed.
Since the 2-bet game is an appropriate game in the AT state, when the state-specific bet button 31 is operated, the 2-bet is automatically selected, and the number of bets corresponding thereto is set.
Further, in the AT state, since the 2-bet game is an appropriate game, the 3-bet button 2a is turned off and no notification for prompting the operation of the 3-bet button 2a is performed. Therefore, in the AT state, an appropriate game can be executed by operating the state-specific bet button 31.

In addition, when the 3-bet button 2a is operated in the AT state, as a notification for prompting the 2-bet game (notification of the second information) at that time point, “please press the state-specific bet button” or the like from the speaker 9 The output and the display of the character information on the display unit 8 are continuously performed.
Even when the 3-bet button 2a is operated, the state-specific bet button 31 continues to be lit, and the operation of the state-specific bet button 31 switches to the setting of an appropriate bet number. To do.
When the bet number is set appropriately, the state-specific bet button 31 is turned off.

In the AT state, the display 8 displays, for example, character information that can identify the AT state, and an image that can identify the AT state such as an image in which a predetermined character is running on a predetermined stage. In addition, the number of games already executed during the AT state, the number of remaining games that can be executed before the AT state ends, and the number of acquired medals acquired during the AT state are also displayed.
In addition, special information is not notified on the display unit 8, and when a push order bell combination is won, push order navigation is displayed as specific information regarding a specific operation mode.

Also, as shown in FIG. 16 (b), when the 3-bet button 2a is erroneously operated in the AT state, at that time, the bet button 31 by state is turned on as a notification for prompting the 2-bet game, Output such as “please press the bet button for each state” from the speaker 9 and display of character information on the display 8 are continuously performed.
When the state-specific bet button 31 is operated, the setting of the 3-bet bet number is canceled, the 2-bet bet number is reset, the notification for prompting the 2-bet game ends, and the state-specific bet button 31 is Turns off.

Next, in the slot machine 1 according to the first modified example, a case where the bonus A state is erroneously generated while there are still remaining games in the AT state will be described.
During the AT state, the bonus A winning state is also set, and the operation of the unlit 3-bet button 2a itself is effective, so that the player mistakenly played the 3-bet game during the AT state. In other words, there is a possibility that the bonus A state is generated.
In order to quickly return to the original AT state when such a situation occurs, the following control is performed in the first modification.

First, as shown in FIG. 16 (c), after the bonus A state ends, the bet button 31 for each state is lit and the state is set to wait for returning to the AT state before the bet number is set. A notification (notification of the first information) for prompting the operation of the separate bet button 31 is performed.
The waiting state for returning to the AT state is the same as the normal gaming state (AT latent state), and the 3-bet game is an appropriate game. Therefore, when the state-specific bet button 31 is operated, 3-bet is automatically selected. Thus, the number of bets for that amount is set.
Further, in the waiting state for returning to the AT state, the 3-bet game is an appropriate game, but the 3-bet button 2a is turned off and no notification for prompting the operation of the 3-bet button 2a is performed.

That is, in the waiting state for returning to the AT state, an appropriate game can be executed by any operation of the state-specific bet button 31 and the 3-bet button 2a. Only notification that prompts the operation of the state-specific bet button 31 is performed without being performed.
Accordingly, by turning off the 3-bet button 2a, it is possible to make the player re-recognize that the 2-bet game is an appropriate game during the AT state. It is possible to prevent execution.
When the bet number is set, the state-specific bet button 31 is turned off.

In the waiting state for returning to the AT state, the display device 8 displays an image such as character information for informing that the waiting state for returning to the AT state is in effect. In addition, if the bonus A role is won, the game will return to the AT state. In this case, the number of games that have already been executed during the AT state before the return, and the remaining number that can be executed before the AT state ends before the return. The number of games and the number of medals won during the AT state before returning are displayed.
Further, in the above-described waiting state for returning to the AT state, if the player accidentally executes a 2-bet game and wins the bonus B role, the display unit 8 also waits for returning to the AT state. Display of an image such as character information for notifying that the state is in progress and notification for prompting the operation of the bet button 31 for each state (notification of second information) are continuously performed until the end of the bonus B state. After the completion, the state again shifts to the waiting state for returning to the AT state.

  As described above, in the slot machine 1 according to the first modification of the first embodiment, the setting operation means includes the first setting operation means (3-bet button 2a) and the second setting operation means (state-specific bet buttons). 31), and the setting means is based on the fact that one of the first setting operation means and the second setting operation means is operated in the first gaming state (normal gaming state). It is possible to set the number of 1 bets (3 bets), and in the second gaming state (AT state), based on the operation of the first setting operation means, the second number of bets (2 bets) is not set. The second bet number can be set based on the operation of the two setting operation means, and the first notification means urges the first setting operation means and the second setting operation means to operate as the first information. Information can be notified and as second information It is to allow the broadcast information to prompt the operator to the second setting operation unit.

Therefore, since the first setting operation means (3-bet button 2a) and the second setting operation means (state-specific bet button 31) are provided and the number of bets is set and notifications associated therewith are performed, the player can easily Therefore, it is possible to prevent a player from being disadvantaged by executing a game with an inappropriate bet number.
In particular, since the second setting operation means automatically selects and sets the appropriate bet number according to the game state by the operation, the player can easily execute the appropriate game.
As described above, in the slot machine 1 according to the first modified example of the first embodiment, various notifications relating to the setting of the number of bets in each gaming state and the setting of the number of bets are performed.

<Second Modification of First Embodiment>
Next, a second modification of the first embodiment of the gaming machine according to the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS.
In the first embodiment described above, the 2-bet button 2b and the 3-bet button 2a are provided. However, in the second modified example, the 2-bet button 2b is not provided. A bet start lever 33 exemplified as two setting operation means is provided. In addition, the bet start lever 33 has a built-in LED as a first notification means so as to be able to notify the user to operate the bet start lever 33, and the return button 2c also has a built-in LED for the return button 2c. The notification that prompts the operation is configured to be possible. Other configurations are the same as those in the first embodiment described above.
The bet start lever 33 and the return button 2c are not provided with an LED, but a light emitting means incorporating an LED is provided around the bet start lever 33 and the return button 2c. By emitting light around the button 2c, a notification that prompts the user to operate the bet start lever 33 or the return button 2c may be performed.

The bet start lever 33 in the slot machine 1 of the second modified example serves both for setting the bet number of 2 bets and outputting a signal for starting the game, and the bet number is not set. When the bet start lever 33 is operated in this state, the two-bet game is started by the single operation (without the bet number setting operation).
Further, when the bet start lever 33 is operated in a state where the bet number of 3 bets has already been set, the 3 bet game is started. Therefore, the operation of the bet start lever 33 in a state where the bet number of 3 bets has already been set outputs only a signal for starting the game.

  In the slot machine 1 in the second modified example, by providing the 3-bet button 2a, the bet start lever 33, and the return button 2c, the following game states are controlled by the main control unit 10 and the sub-control unit 20. Setting and notification of the number of bets in the are realized.

First, the normal gaming state in the slot machine 1 of the second modification will be described.
As shown in FIG. 17A, since the 3-bet game is an appropriate game in the normal game state, the 3-bet button 2a is lit by the light emission of the built-in LED before the bet number is set. Notification (notification of the first information) that prompts the operation of the 3-bet button 2a is performed.
On the other hand, when the built-in LED is turned off, the bet start lever 33 is turned off and no notification for prompting the operation of the bet start lever 33 is performed.
When the number of bets is set by operating the 3-bet button 2a, the 3-bet button 2a is turned off. At this time, the bet start lever 33 is turned on to notify the user to operate the bet start lever 33.

In the normal gaming state, the display 8 displays, for example, images such as character information and a predetermined stage image that can identify the normal gaming state.
If the bet start lever 33 is operated with the bet number not set, the 2-bet game can be started. However, the 2-bet game in the normal gaming state is disadvantageous for the player. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 17 (b), before setting the number of bets, as a notification prompting the operation of the 3-bet button 2a (notification of the first information), the speaker 9 “presses the 3-bet button. “Please do” or the like, or display of character information on the display 8 may be performed until the 3-bet button 2a is operated. Further, the operation of the bet start lever 33 in this state may be invalidated.

  Next, the bonus A winning state (non-AT state) to which the AT state transfer right is not granted in the slot machine 1 of the second modification will be described.

In the bonus A winning state (non-AT state), in the 2-bet game, the reel 41 is controlled so that the combination of symbols corresponding to the bonus A role cannot be stopped, so the 3-bet game is an appropriate game. . Therefore, before the bet number is set, the 3-bet button 2a is turned on, while the bet start lever 33 is turned off, and a notification (notification of the first information) that prompts the operation of the 3-bet button 2a is performed.
In the slot machine 1 in the second modification, the 2-bet game may not be started during the bonus A winning state (non-AT state), and the 3-bet game may not be started during the bonus B winning state.

In addition, the bonus A winning state may shift after the AT state ends, but in the case of shifting after the AT state ends, it is necessary to stop the symbol combination corresponding to the bonus A combination. The 3-bet button 2a is turned on.
When the number of bets is set by operating the 3-bet button 2a, the 3-bet button 2a is turned off. At this time, the bet start lever 33 is turned on to notify the user to operate the bet start lever 33.

In the bonus A winning state (non-AT state), the display 8 displays an image that can identify the bonus A winning state. For example, as special information regarding the special operation mode, a congratulatory image such as “Bonus A Win! Congratulations” or an image prompting to stop the combination of symbols corresponding to the bonus A role (“Red 7, Red 7, Red 7”) ( (Including text information).
Further, when the bonus A winning state is entered after the end of the AT state, in addition to the above image, an image for informing that the bonus A state will occur after the end of the AT state, and the game value obtained in the AT state Finally, an image for notifying that the gaming value obtained in the bonus A state is added is displayed, and an image that can be distinguished from the normal bonus A winning state (non-AT state) is displayed.

Next, the bonus A state in the slot machine 1 of the second modification will be described.
The bonus A state includes a normal bonus A state that occurs when the right to transition from the normal gaming state to the AT state is not granted, and an additional bonus A state that additionally occurs after the end of the AT state. The following control is performed.

First, as shown in FIG. 17C, in the normal bonus A state, the 3-bet game is an appropriate game, so the 3-bet button 2a is lit before the bet number is set, The bet start lever 33 is turned off, and a notification that prompts the user to operate the 3-bet button 2a (notification of the first information) is performed.
When the number of bets is set by operating the 3-bet button 2a, the 3-bet button 2a is turned off. At this time, the bet start lever 33 is turned on to notify the user to operate the bet start lever 33.

  In the normal bonus A state, the display 8 displays, for example, character information that can identify the normal bonus A state and an image that can identify the normal bonus A state such as an introduction image of the character that appears. In addition, the number of acquired medals acquired at that time in the normal bonus A state and the number of remaining medals that can be acquired until the normal bonus A state ends are also displayed.

Next, as shown in FIG. 18A, in the additional bonus A state, the 3-bet game is an appropriate game as in the normal bonus A state. 2a is turned on, while the bet start lever 33 is turned off, and a notification (notification of the first information) that prompts the operation of the 3-bet button 2a is performed.
When the number of bets is set by operating the 3-bet button 2a, the 3-bet button 2a is turned off. At this time, the bet start lever 33 is turned on to notify the user to operate the bet start lever 33.

In the additional bonus A state, the display 8 displays, for example, character information that can identify the additional bonus A state and an image that can identify the additional bonus A state such as an introduction image of the character that appears. Also, the number of acquired medals acquired at that time in the additional bonus A state and the number of remaining medals that can be acquired before the additional bonus A state ends are displayed.
In addition, an image for informing that the bonus A state has occurred after the end of the AT state, or that the gaming value obtained in the AT state has been added to the gaming value obtained in the AT state at the end. And an image different from the normal bonus A state is displayed so that the additional bonus A state can be identified. In addition to the number of acquired medals and the number of remaining medals, the total number of medals obtained by adding the number of medals acquired in the additional bonus A state to the number of medals acquired in the AT state is also displayed.

  Further, the additional bonus A state can be generated even when the limiter is operated as described above. However, in the additional bonus A state (ending (ED) bonus A state) after the limiter is operated, the 3-bet button 2a is similarly used. In addition, notification control of the bet start lever 33 is performed. The display 8 also displays the number of medals acquired and the number of remaining medals in the additional bonus A state, and the total number of medals acquired in the AT state. In addition, as shown in FIG. As an image that can be identified as having been activated, for example, character information that can identify the additional bonus A state (ending (ED) bonus A state) after the limiter is activated, or an ending image in which a predetermined character appears, are displayed. The player achieves a sense of achievement through the limiter operation.

Next, the bonus B state in the slot machine 1 of the second modification will be described.
In the normal gaming state, the 2-bet game is disadvantageous to the player, but the 2-bet game may be executed by operating the bet start lever 33 without operating the 3-bet button 2a by mistake. is there. As a result, when the bonus B combination is won, it is necessary to immediately digest the bonus B state and return to the normal gaming state where the bonus A combination can be won.

As shown in FIG. 18C, in the bonus B winning state and the bonus B state, the combination of symbols corresponding to the bonus B combination can be stopped and the bonus B state can be digested only in the 2-bet game. Before the bet number is set, the 3-bet button 2a is turned off, the bet start lever 33 is turned on, and a notification (second information notification) that prompts the user to operate the bet start lever 33 is performed. When the bet start lever 33 is operated, the bet start lever 33 is turned off.
In addition, the display 8 displays an image such as character information for notifying that the player is waiting for a return to the normal gaming state.

Next, the AT state in the slot machine 1 of the second modification will be described.
As shown in FIG. 19A, since the 2-bet game is an appropriate game in the AT state, the bet start lever 33 is lit before the bet number is set, while the 3-bet button 2a Is turned off, and notification (second information notification) that prompts the user to operate the bet start lever 33 is performed.

In addition, when the 3-bet button 2a is erroneously operated in the AT state, as shown in FIG. 19B, a return button is used as a notification (notification of second information) prompting the 2-bet game at that time. The lighting of 2c, the output of “Please press the return button” from the speaker 9 and the display of the character information on the display 8 are continuously performed.
When the return button 2c is operated (or a long press operation for a predetermined time), the setting of the number of bets for 3 bets is canceled, the return button 2c and the 3 bet buttons 2a are turned off, and the bet start lever 33 is moved. Light.
When the bet start lever 33 is operated, the bet start lever 33 is turned off.

In the AT state, the display 8 displays an image that can identify the AT state. For example, an image of a predetermined character running on a predetermined stage is displayed. In addition, the number of games already executed during the AT state, the number of remaining games that can be executed before the AT state ends, and the number of acquired medals acquired during the AT state are also displayed.
In addition, special information is not notified on the display unit 8, and when a push order bell combination is won, push order navigation is displayed as specific information regarding a specific operation mode.

Next, in the slot machine 1 of the second modified example, a case where the bonus A state is erroneously generated while there are still remaining games in the AT state will be described.
During the AT state, the bonus A winning state is also set, and the operation of the unlit 3-bet button 2a itself is effective, so that the player mistakenly played the 3-bet game during the AT state. In other words, there is a possibility that the bonus A state is generated.
In the second modified example, the following control is performed in order to quickly return to the original AT state when such a situation occurs.

First, as shown in FIG. 19 (c), after the bonus A state ends, the 3-bet game is an appropriate game as a waiting state for returning to the AT state, so before the bet number is set, The 3-bet button 2a is turned on, while the bet start lever 33 is turned off, and a notification that prompts the user to operate the 3-bet button 2a (notification of first information) is performed.
When the number of bets is set by operating the 3-bet button 2a, the 3-bet button 2a is turned off, and the bet start lever 33 is turned on at that time to notify that the game is started.

In the waiting state for returning to the AT state, the display device 8 displays an image such as character information for informing that the waiting state for returning to the AT state is in effect. In addition, if the bonus A role is won, the game will return to the AT state. In this case, the number of games that have already been executed during the AT state before the return, and the remaining number that can be executed before the AT state ends before the return. The number of games and the number of medals won during the AT state before returning are displayed.
In addition, in the waiting state for returning to the AT state, if the player mistakenly executes the 2-bet game and wins the bonus B role, the bonus-B state is immediately terminated by the 2-bet game. Therefore, the display 8 displays an image such as character information for notifying that it is in the waiting state for returning to the AT state, and notifies the user to operate the bet start lever 33 (notification of second information). The process continues until the bonus B state ends, and after the bonus B state ends, the state again shifts to the waiting state for returning to the AT state.

  As described above, in the slot machine 1 according to the second modification of the first embodiment, the setting operation means includes the first setting operation means (3-bet button 2a) and the second setting operation means (bet start lever 33). ) And the predetermined start condition includes a condition that can be established based on the operation of the second setting operation means after the predetermined number of bets is set by the setting means (main control unit 10). The setting means can set the first bet number (3 bets) based on the operation of the first setting operation means, and the second bet number based on the operation of the second setting operation means. (2 bets) can be set, and the first notifying means can notify information prompting an operation to the first setting operating means and the second setting operating means as the first information, and the second setting can be set as the second information. Information that prompts the operation means Than it is possible.

Accordingly, since the first setting operation means (3-bet button 2a) and the second setting operation means (bet start lever 33) are provided to set the number of bets and the accompanying notification, the player can easily A game with an appropriate bet number can be executed, and it is possible to prevent the player from being disadvantaged by executing the game with an inappropriate bet number.
In particular, it is possible to execute a 2-bet game simply by operating the second setting operation means, without setting the number of bets, so that the second gaming state (AT state) in which a 2-bet game is required The game can be easily performed.
As described above, in the slot machine 1 according to the second modified example of the first embodiment, various notifications relating to the setting of the number of bets in each gaming state and the setting of the number of bets are performed.

  Next, the effect display performed on the display 8 in the slot machine 1 in the first embodiment will be described.

  In the slot machine 1, under the control of the main control unit 10 and the sub control unit 20, the display related to the following AT state is performed on the display 8.

First, the effect display regarding the latent lottery in the AT state will be described.
In the AT state, the latent lottery is performed in the normal gaming state, when the specified rare role (weak cherry role, strong cherry role, weak watermelon role, strong watermelon role) is won. An effect display as shown in FIGS. 20 and 21 is performed.

FIG. 20 shows an effect display performed at the start of the game as an example of an effect display when a predetermined rare role (weak cherry role, strong cherry role, weak watermelon role, strong watermelon role) is won.
As shown in FIG. 20A, the first display that displays the operation image at the first display position at the start of the game with a predetermined probability (for example, 1/3) when a predetermined rare role is won. As a mode, the first operation image 51 is displayed as an operation image prompting the operation of the effect button 2d (operation means).
The first operation image 51 is composed of a button image imitating the effect button 2 d and character information “Push!”, And is displayed at the approximate center of the display 8.

When the first operation image 51 is displayed, the operation of the effect button 2d becomes valid and the effect button 2d emits light. When the effect button 2d is pressed at this time, a first character image 52a composed of character information “CHANCE” as shown in FIG. 20B is displayed. By displaying the first character image 52a, it is notified that a predetermined rare role has been won in the game, and the player's expectation can be enhanced.
The first character image 52a may be displayed based on the operation of the 2-bet button 2b or the 3-bet button 2a instead of the effect button 2d. In this case, the 2-bet button 2b or the 3-bet button 2a is operated by the operating means. Configure.

In addition, as the operation image, as shown in FIG. 21, the second display mode for displaying the operation image at the second display position is the second display mode that prompts the operation of the upper effect button 2f (specific operation means) exemplified as the auxiliary device. A two-operation image 53 may be displayed.
The second operation image 53 is composed of a button image simulating the upper effect button 2 f and character information “Press!” And is displayed at the approximate center of the display 8. The second operation image 53 is set to have a larger display area than the first operation image 51, and a predetermined portion (lower right portion) of the second operation image 53 is closer to the upper effect button 2 f than the first operation image 51. Is displayed.

  When the second operation image 53 is displayed, the operation of the upper effect button 2f is valid, and the upper effect button 2f emits light. Then, when the upper effect button 2f is pressed at this time, a second character image 52b composed of character information of “Gekiatsu” as shown in FIG. 21B is displayed.

The operation image to be displayed on the display device 8 at the start of the game is to be selected as the first operation image 51 or the second operation image 53. The first operation image 51 is more preferable than the second operation image 53. As a result, the frequency of display is increased.
For example, when a weak watermelon combination is won, the first operation image 51 is selected with a probability of 29/30, and the second operation image 53 is selected with a probability of 1/30. When the weak cherry combination is won, the first operation image 51 is selected with a probability of 28/30, and the second operation image 53 is selected with a probability of 2/30. When the strong watermelon combination is won, the first operation image 51 is selected with a probability of 7/10, and the second operation image 53 is selected with a probability of 3/10. When the strong cherry role is won, the first operation image 51 is selected with a probability of 6/10, and the second operation image 53 is selected with a probability of 4/10.
As a result, for example, since the selection rate of the second operation image 53 is higher when the strong cherry role is won than when the weak cherry role is won, the second operation image 53 is displayed rather than the first operation image 51 is displayed. When the operation image 53 is displayed, the expectation that the rare combination won as a result will be a strong cherry combination rather than a weak cherry combination will be higher. Similarly, since the selection rate of the second operation image 53 is higher when the strong watermelon role is won than when the weak watermelon role is won, the second operation image is displayed rather than the first operation image 51 being displayed. When 53 is displayed, as a result, the rare role won is expected to become a strong watermelon role rather than a weak watermelon role.

  The winning probability of the latent lottery in the AT state is set to be higher for the rare role (strong cherry role, strong watermelon role, etc.) having a relatively low winning probability. When the two-operation image 53 is displayed, the expectation for the AT state is increased.

Therefore, at the start of the game, the frequency (probability) that the first operation image 51 is displayed is higher than that of the second operation image 53. However, when the second operation image 53 is displayed, the first operation image is displayed. It becomes possible to raise a player's expectation more than the case where 51 is displayed.
The relationship between the first display position and the second display position is such that the position at which the first operation image 51 is displayed at the approximate center of the display screen of the display 8 is the first as shown in FIG. As a display position, the second display position may be used in any case as long as the distance between the operation image and the auxiliary device is closer than that. For example, the display position when the area of the operation image becomes larger than that of the first operation image 51 in addition to the operation image close to the auxiliary device may be set as the second display position.

Next, referring to FIG. 22, a sign effect of the AT state will be described.
The AT state occurs when the bonus A role is won. As described above, the generation condition is that the right to shift to the AT state is granted, that is, the AT state latent lottery has already been won. There are two types of cases: a case where a case of winning a bonus A role and a case where a lottery in the AT state is won.
Under any condition, the occurrence of the AT state is notified when the bonus A combination is won. However, the notification is not always performed immediately in the winning game of the bonus A role, but is delayed after a predetermined game (for example, 1 to 3 games) after the game winning the bonus A role.

  In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, during the predetermined game in which the notification of the occurrence of the AT state is delayed, an indication effect (AT state indication effect) for increasing the expectation for the occurrence of the AT state is displayed on the display 8. And the occurrence of the AT state will be notified at the end of the indication effect.

In addition, as shown in FIG. 8, the bonus A role is won in duplicate with the replay role winning, so the sign effect occurs when the bonus A role is also won when the replay role is won. It will be.
In addition, a warning effect (gase warning effect) that notifies that the AT state does not occur is executed with a predetermined probability (for example, 1/50) when the bonus A role is not won when the replay role is won. The As for the predecessor effect (gase predecessor effect), the effect image displayed on the display unit 8 is executed with the same content as the predecessor effect when notifying the occurrence of the AT state. I don't know and I can draw the player's interest to the end.

  The sign effect image executed on the display device 8 at the time of the sign effect is, for example, content in which the hero character image and the enemy character image battle each other. In the case where the occurrence of the AT state is not notified (in the case of a prelude effect), the enemy character image is won. When the result is finally notified, it is possible to execute an effect accompanied by the operation of the effect button 2d or the upper effect button 2f.

FIG. 22 shows an effect image on the display device 8 when the precursor effect (including the gasse precursor effect) is executed.
Also, as shown in FIG. 22 (a), for example, at the start or after the end of the game won for the replay role, a precursor effect image 54 composed of a hero character image and an enemy character image is displayed, and thereafter during a predetermined game. Then, the offense and defense images of the main character image and the enemy character image are unfolded.

  Then, after the final game of the sign effect is completed, the result determination effect is executed as an effect for notifying whether or not the AT state is appropriate. Then, in this finalized effect, an image prompting the operation of the effect button is displayed with a predetermined probability (for example, 1/3). At this time, an effect image that prompts two operations of the effect button 2d or the upper effect button 2f is prepared, and one of the effect images is displayed according to the expected generation degree of the AT state.

FIG. 22B shows an effect image when the operation of the effect button 2d is selected as the first display mode in the result determination effect, and when the operation of the effect button 2d is selected, the effect button 2d is displayed. Is displayed at the first display position, and the first operation image 51 including the button image imitating the text and the character information of “Press!” Is displayed.
On the other hand, FIG. 22C shows the effect image when the operation of the upper effect button 2f is selected as the second display mode, and when the operation of the upper effect button 2f is selected, the upper effect button 2f is displayed. Is displayed at the second display position, and the second operation image 53 including the button image simulating the text and the character information of “Press!” Is displayed.
Thereafter, when the effect button 2d or the upper effect button 2f is operated, a battle result between the main character image and the enemy character image is derived as a result of the sign effect image 54.

  For the display of the first operation image 51 in FIG. 22B and the second operation image 53 in FIG. 22C, the display position and display area are the same as those shown in FIGS. It is set similarly to the first operation image 51 and the second operation image 53. Further, the center position of the first operation image 51 displayed at the first display position and the center position of the second operation image 53 displayed at the second display position may be set to be the same or different positions. The display result may be any as long as the second operation image 53 is displayed closer to the upper effect button 2f than the first operation image 51.

FIG. 22D shows an effect image when the occurrence of the AT state is notified in the result determination effect. As shown in the figure, when the occurrence of the AT state is notified, when the effect button 2d or the upper effect button 2f is operated, the victory image 55 in which the hero character image has won is obtained as a result of the sign effect image 54. Is displayed.
Thereafter, after the elapse of a predetermined time (for example, after 1 second), as shown in FIG. 22 (e), a third character image 57 made up of character information “AT confirmed” is displayed, and the occurrence of the AT state is notified. The Rukoto. Note that the victory image 55 shown in FIG. 22 (d) can also be identified as an image for notifying the occurrence of the AT state since the occurrence of the AT state can be identified.
Then, when the next game is started, an image (stage image) that can be identified as being in the AT state is displayed on the display 8.

On the other hand, FIG. 22F shows an effect image when the occurrence of the AT state is not notified. As shown in the figure, when the occurrence of the AT state is not notified, when the effect button 2d or the upper effect button 2f is operated, a defeat image 56 in which the hero character image is defeated is displayed as a result of the sign effect image 54. Is done.
Thereafter, after the elapse of a predetermined time (for example, after 1 second), as shown in FIG. 22 (g), the fourth character image 58 including the character information of “failure” is displayed, and it is notified that the AT state does not occur. Will be. Note that the defeat image 56 shown in FIG. 22 (f) can also be recognized as an image for notifying that the AT state does not occur because the AT state can be identified.
Then, by starting the next game, an image (stage image) that can be identified as being in the normal gaming state is displayed on the display 8.

  In addition, the above-mentioned effect images displayed after the end of the last game of the precursor effect can be canceled by the start of the next game even when the precursor effect is still in the middle, and when the AT state occurs at this time The display 8 displays an image (stage image) that can be identified as being in the AT state by canceling the precursor effect (effect image).

The sign effect may be generated even when the bonus A role won in the condition where the right to shift to the AT state is not granted, and in this case, the sign effect is a gasse sign effect. However, although it is notified that the AT state does not occur, the winning state of the bonus A combination is notified.
In addition, during the indication effect when notifying the occurrence of the AT state, since the bonus A winning state is in effect, if the 3-bet game is executed during this time, the combination of symbols corresponding to the bonus A combination is stopped. Therefore, it is preferable to set the number of games short, and it may be completed in one game.

  In the final game of the sign effect, whether the AT state is true or not may be notified without the operation of the effect button 2d or the upper effect button 2f, but when the effect button 2d or the upper effect button 2f is operated. However, it is preferable to control the selection of the effect image so that the probability that the occurrence of the AT state is notified is higher than the case where it is not accompanied.

In addition, when displaying an effect image accompanied by an operation of the effect button 2d or the upper effect button 2f in the last game of the sign effect, the second operation image 53 is displayed rather than the case where the first operation image 51 is displayed. It is preferable to perform the selection control of the operation image so that the probability that the occurrence of the AT state is notified becomes higher. For example, when the occurrence of the AT state is notified, the probability of selecting the second operation image 53 is made higher than when the occurrence of the AT state is not notified.
In this way, it is possible to increase the player's expectation when the second operation image 53 is displayed, that is, when the precursor effect accompanied by the operation of the upper effect button 2f is performed.

Further, the first operation image 51 and the second operation image 53 can be displayed when notifying that the number of games will be added during the AT state, as well as during the precursor effect of the AT state. .
In other words, when a predetermined rare role (weak cherry role, strong cherry role, weak watermelon role, strong watermelon role, chance role) is won during the AT state, a predetermined number of games (for example, 1 to 3 games) are added. However, after the completion of the final game of the extra effect, a result finalizing effect for informing whether or not the extra game is appropriate is performed. Then, in the result confirmation effect, the first operation image 51 or the second operation image 53 is displayed, and a notification is made as to whether or not the number of games will be added based on the operation of the effect button 2d or the upper effect button 2f. Is called.

  In addition, the effect image at the time of the add-on effect is an effect image similar to that at the sign effect, and the victory image 55 or the defeat image 56 is displayed by operating the effect button. Therefore, when the number of games is added, it is notified that the number of games is added as a result of the addition effect based on the operation of the effect button 2d or the upper effect button 2f.

Also, in the extra effect, as in the case of the predecessor effect, when the second operation image 53 is displayed, there is a higher probability of being notified that the second operation image 53 is displayed than when the first operation image 51 is displayed. As described above, it is preferable to perform selection control of the operation image. For example, in the case of notifying that it is added, the probability of selecting the second operation image 53 is increased in the case of notifying that it is added.
In this way, it is possible to enhance the player's expectation when the second operation image 53 is displayed, that is, when an extra effect accompanied by an operation of the upper effect button 2f is performed.

Next, with reference to FIG. 23, the relationship between the second operation image 53 displayed on the display unit 8 and the push order navigation as the display of the operation image at the second display position will be described.
As shown in FIG. 23, since the display area of the second operation image 53 is set larger than that of the first operation image 51, the second operation image 53 is displayed even in the approximate center of the display screen of the display 8. The image is displayed so as to spread over a wide range of the display screen.
Therefore, when the second operation image 53 is displayed on the display 8, the image is displayed closer to the position of the upper effect button 2f than the first operation image 51. At the same time, the display 8 Is displayed at a position closer to the lower side of the display screen than the first operation image 51.

As shown in FIG. 23, when the push order navigation is displayed on the display 8, three push order images 59 corresponding to the stop button 5 are arranged in the left-right direction at the bottom of the display screen as operation instruction images. Is displayed.
The push order image 59 is for navigating an appropriate push order for winning the push order bell roles 1 to 6, and numerical information for identifying the order of stop operations is displayed at the center of each image. These push order images 59 are displayed at the start of the game, and the push order images 59 corresponding to each stop button 5a to 5c are sequentially erased.

  The push order image 59 is more effectively displayed at the bottom of the display screen because the stop button 5 is disposed below the display 8, but the second operation image 53 is displayed at the bottom of the display screen. It is also the area where is displayed. Therefore, if the push order image 59 and the second operation image 53 are displayed at the same time, a part of the push order image 59 (intermediate stop button 5b) and a predetermined portion of the second operation image 53 overlap. As a result, there is a possibility that the visibility of any of the images may be hindered.

In order to solve such a problem, in the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, when the effect using the upper effect button 2f is executed during the extra effect during the AT state, the result finalizing effect after the game ends. In FIG. 5, the additional effect is controlled so that the second operation image 53 is displayed.
That is, after the game is over, since the push order image 59 has already been erased from the display screen of the display 8, only the second operation image 53 can be clearly displayed. This makes it possible to prevent the visibility of each image due to the overlapping of the two operation images 53.

  The second operation image 53 may be displayed before the end of the game (for example, at the start of the game). In this case, the image area of both or one of the push order image 59 and the second operation image 53 is displayed. May be reduced so that the images do not overlap, or the display priority order of the push order image 59 may be increased so that the push order image 59 is displayed on the front side of the second operation image 53.

Moreover, when displaying the 2nd operation image 53 on the indicator 8, you may display on the display position shown in FIG. 24 illustrated as a 2nd display position other than the display position shown in FIG.
In the example shown in FIG. 24, the position where the second operation image 53 is displayed on the display 8 and the display around the second operation image 53 are different from the example shown in FIG. Other points such as the display time are the same as those in the above-described embodiment.

In the example shown in FIG. 24, when the second operation image 53 is displayed on the display device 8, it is not at the approximate center of the display area of the display device 8 but at a position shifted to the right in the front view of the display region, that is, The entire operation image 53 is displayed at a position close to the upper effect button 2f so as to notify the user of the operation of the upper effect button 2f.
Further, when the second operation image 53 is displayed on the display device 8, the decoration image 60 is displayed around the second operation image 53.
The decorative image 60 depicts a state in which the light of the emitted upper effect button 2f is radiated from the upper effect button 2f to the display screen side, and is displayed so as to surround the entire periphery of the second operation image 53. .

Therefore, since the display position of the second operation image 53 is closer to the upper effect button 2f, it is possible to clarify that the operation of the upper effect button 2f is prompted, and it is possible to prevent the player from forgetting the operation. It becomes.
In addition, the display of the decoration image 60 makes the second operation image 53 more prominent, and can make sure that the second operation image is notified, and also reliably inform the player of the position of the upper effect button 2f. Is possible.

  Note that when the second operation image 53 shown in FIG. 24 is displayed while being shifted to the side of the display screen and when displayed in the approximate center of the display screen, the main control unit 10 and the sub-control unit 20 appropriately select them. You may control. For example, when the second operation image 53 is displayed on the side of the display screen, the probability that the privilege (AT state) is given is more likely than when the second operation image 53 is displayed in the approximate center of the display screen. The display position selection control of the second operation image 53 may be controlled so as to increase.

As described above, in the slot machine 1 according to the first embodiment, the effect display performed on the display 8 has the following characteristics.
In a gaming machine (slot machine 1) having display means (display device 8) capable of displaying a plurality of information and displaying effects related to the provision of a privilege (AT state) advantageous to the player on the display means A lottery means (main control unit 10) for lottering whether to grant a privilege, an effect control means (main control unit 10 and sub-control unit 20) capable of controlling the production based on the lottery result by the lottery means, An operation means (effect button 2d) that can be operated by the player and an auxiliary device (upper effect button 2f) that is arranged around the display means and can assist the effect are provided. The auxiliary device is operated by the player. It is a specific operation means (upper effect button 2f) that is provided separately from the operation means, and the effect control means is an operation image (first operation) prompting the operation of the operation means or the specific operation means during the execution of the effect. Image 51, second The operation image control means (the main control unit 10 and the sub image 10) can display predetermined information (for example, the winning image 55) related to the provision of the privilege based on the operation of the operation means or the specific operation means. A control unit 20), and the operation image control unit is a display position control unit (main control unit 10 and sub-control unit 20) capable of controlling the display position of the operation image in the display area of the display unit based on the lottery result by the lottery unit. And the display position control means can display the operation image at the first display position and the second display position where the operation image is closer to the specific operation means than the first display position. When the lottery result by the means gives a privilege, the operation image is displayed at the second display position with a higher probability than when the privilege is not given.

  Accordingly, the degree of expectation for the provision of the privilege changes according to the display mode in which the operation image is displayed in the display area of the display device 8, and the interest can be improved. That is, conventionally, there is known a gaming machine that displays an operation image on a display and performs notification related to the provision of a privilege, but its display mode is monotonous, and according to the present invention, This makes it possible to further diversify the display mode of the operation image.

Moreover, the production related to the auxiliary device can be executed, and the interest can be improved. Further, the degree of expectation for the provision of the privilege can be made more varied, and the player's sense of expectation can be enhanced.
Further, since the operation image is displayed at the second display position that is closer to the specific operation means than the first display position, the relevance between the display position of the operation image and the specific operation means can be enhanced. In addition, it is possible to reliably notify the user to operate the specific operation means, and to increase the player's expectation.

  In addition, the gaming machine can execute a predetermined game based on the lottery result of the lottery means, and the operation image control means displays the operation image at the first display position or the second position at the beginning (at the start) of the game. When display is possible at the display position and an operation image is displayed at the beginning of the game, display control can be executed so that the probability of being displayed at the first display position is higher than that at the second display position. It is characterized by.

  Therefore, since the operation image is displayed even at the beginning of the game, it is possible to improve the interest and expectation of the game. Further, when the operation image is displayed at the beginning of the game, it is possible to increase the player's expectation when the operation image is displayed at the second display position than at the first display position.

  In addition, the operation image control means can display an operation image after the game ends, and the specific operation means is disposed at a position where the distance from the player playing the game machine is larger than the operation means. It is characterized by.

Therefore, when operating the specific operation means, the player needs to extend his / her hand more than the operation means, but by displaying the operation image after the game ends, the operation related to the game has already been performed. Since the game has ended, the specific operation means can be operated without hindering the progress of the game. That is, if the specific operation means located at a relatively far position is operated during the operation of the stop button 5 during the game, the game by the operation of the stop button 5 may not proceed smoothly. Although there is a possibility that the stop button 5 may be erroneously operated by the operation of the means, such a situation can be prevented.
Further, by increasing the distance of the specific operation means, it is possible to give the player an impression that the specific operation means is more highly expected.

  The gaming machine also includes operation instruction image control means (main control unit 10 and sub-control unit 20) capable of displaying operation instruction images (push order images 59) relating to the progress of the game on display means (display device 8). The operation image control means can display the operation image after the game ends, and when the operation image is displayed at the second display position, the predetermined part of the operation image displays the operation instruction image. The operation image can be displayed so as to be the same position (overlapping) as the case position.

Therefore, it is possible to display the operation instruction image and the operation image by effectively using the display area (display screen) of the display device 8, and it is possible to improve the visibility of each image.
In addition, if the operation image is displayed after the game is over, it is possible to prevent the operation instruction image and the operation image from being displayed in an overlapping manner. This can be prevented beforehand.

Further, the specific operation means is arranged such that the front end portion of the specific operation means (upper effect button 2f) is at the forefront position of the gaming machine.
Therefore, the operability of the specific operation means can be improved, and even if the specific operation means is arranged at a position where the distance from the player is large, it can be easily operated and it is possible to prevent erroneous operation. It becomes.

The operation image control means is characterized in that a predetermined decoration image (60) can be displayed when the operation image is displayed at the second display position.
Therefore, it is possible to more effectively notify that the operation image is displayed, and it is possible to improve interest. Further, by associating the decoration image with the position of the specific operation means (upper effect button 2f), the position of the specific operation means can be clearly notified.

[Second Embodiment]
Next, a second embodiment of the gaming machine according to the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS.

As shown in FIG. 25, in the slot machine 1 of the second embodiment, an upper performance button 2f that can be operated by the player is provided on the right side (lower right) of the display unit 8, and the right side of the display unit 8 (Upper right), on the upper part of the upper effect button 2f, an auxiliary display 19 as an auxiliary display means including a liquid crystal display capable of displaying a plurality of information is arranged. Further, on the left side (upper left) of the display 8, a movable accessory 18a that is operated by the operation of an electric drive source (not shown) is disposed.
That is, in the slot machine 1 according to the second embodiment, the upper effect button 2f, the auxiliary indicator 19, and the movable accessory 18a are arranged as a plurality of auxiliary devices at a position in the vicinity of the indicator 8. The second embodiment is different from the first embodiment, and is otherwise the same as the first embodiment. In addition, under the control of the main control unit 10 and the sub-control unit 20, an effect display related to the plurality of auxiliary devices is performed.

  Even in the sign effect or the add-on effect in the slot machine 1 of the second embodiment, the effect using the effect button 2d or the upper effect button 2f is executed, but the execution mode and the display mode of the effect image on the display 8 Is different from the first embodiment.

When an effect display using the effect button 2d or the upper effect button 2f is performed during the result confirmation effect in the slot machine 1 of the second embodiment, first, the first operation image 51 is displayed on the display 8. Accordingly, even when the upper effect button 2f is used, the second operation image 53 is not immediately displayed, and the first operation image 51 is initially displayed.
When the first operation image 51 is first displayed on the display 8, it can be displayed at a plurality of display positions as shown in FIGS. In other words, the type of result determination effect varies depending on the presence or absence of the first operation image 51 and the display position where the first operation image 51 is displayed.

  FIG. 25A shows a state in which the first operation image 51 is displayed at the approximate center as the first display position of the display area of the display 8, and FIG. 25B shows the first operation image 51. FIG. 25C shows a display area in the upper right of the display 8 that is displayed in the vicinity of the auxiliary display 19 exemplified as the second display position. FIG. 25C shows the first operation image 51 on the display. 8 shows a state in which it is displayed in the lower right display area in the vicinity of the upper effect button 2f exemplified as the second display position. FIG. 25D shows the first operation image 51 on the display 8. In the upper left display area, the state is displayed in the vicinity of the movable accessory 18a exemplified as the second display position.

  Since the display position of the first operation image 51 in the display area is determined according to whether the AT state is appropriate or not, whether the first operation image 51 is simply displayed or not. It is also possible to attract the player's interest to the position where the operation image 51 is displayed.

  Further, the main control unit 10 determines the type of result determination effect such as determination as to whether or not to perform the effect using the effect button 2d and determination of the display position of the first operation image 51. Based on the transmission of the control information from the sub-control unit 20 to the sub-control unit 20, the result confirmation effect is displayed on the display unit 8 under the control of the sub-control unit 20.

FIG. 26 shows whether or not the first operation image 51 is displayed in the result determination effect, that is, whether or not the effect using the effect button 2d (or the upper effect button 2f) is performed, and the first operation image 51. An example of a table used when determining which display position to display when displaying in the display area of the display 8 is shown. In the second embodiment, in the result determination effect, there are provided a case where the effect button 2d (or the upper effect button 2f) is used and a case where the effect button 2d is not used. In FIG. In such a case, a result determination effect that does not use the effect button 2d (or the upper effect button 2f) is determined.
Various determination processes related to the display of the first operation image 51 are performed by the main control unit 10, but may be performed by the sub control unit 20.

  As shown in FIG. 26, when the AT state is not won (or when the extra is not won), there is no display of the first operation image 51, that is, an effect that does not use the effect button 2d or the upper effect button 2f. It is selected at a selection rate of 100 and displayed at the approximate center of the display area of the display 8 is selected at a selection ratio of 35/100 and displayed at the upper right of the display area of the display 8 Is selected at a lower right of the display area of the display 8 and is selected at a selection ratio of 7/100 and is displayed at the upper left of the display area of the display 8 Selected by selectivity.

  On the other hand, at the time of winning the AT state (or at the time of winning the extra), the display without the first operation image 51, that is, the effect not using the effect button 2d is selected at a selection rate of 10/100. Display at the approximate center of the display area is selected with a selection rate of 15/100, and display at the upper right of the display area of the display 8 is selected with a selection ratio of 20/100, and the display of the display 8 Displaying at the lower right of the area is selected with a selection rate of 25/100, and displaying at the upper left of the display area of the display 8 is selected with a selection ratio of 30/100.

  Since various selections are made at the selection rate as described above, if the lottery result by the main control unit 10 as the lottery means is the winning state of the AT state (or the winning state of the addition), the winning state of the AT state The first operation image 51 is displayed with a higher probability than when it is not the time (or when the bonus is won), and the first operation image 51 is displayed with a higher probability in the vicinity of the auxiliary device (second display position). The Rukoto.

  In this way, whether or not to display the first operation image 51 and the display position of the first operation image 51 in the display area of the display 8 are determined. The relationship of lower> upper right> center> no effect button image is provided, and the player's expectation can be changed according to the display position of the first operation image 51. In particular, when the first operation image 51 is displayed near the auxiliary device, it is possible to improve the player's expectation.

  Next, FIG. 27 shows an image display on the display 8 when the first operation image 51 is first displayed in the result determination effect.

  When the first operation image 51 is displayed in the display area of the display 8, it is not displayed immediately at the display position determined in advance, but the battle result is fixed as shown in FIG. Along with the previous image, after the first operation image 51 moves and displays the positions of the vicinity of the auxiliary display 19 in the display area, the vicinity of the upper effect button 2f, the center of the display area, and the vicinity of the movable accessory 18a once. When the same trajectory is being moved again, it stops when the display position is finally determined in advance, and the display position is fixedly displayed. As described above, the display position of the first operation image 51 is confirmed and displayed, so that the player's interest in the display position of the first operation image 51 can be attracted.

In addition, as shown in FIG. 27B, an enlarged first operation image 51 a may be displayed in place of the first operation image 51 in a part of the effect using the effect button 2 d or the upper effect button 2 f. When the enlarged first operation image 51a is displayed, the display position is fixedly displayed after moving and displaying in the same manner as the first operation image 51.
Such moving display of the first operation image 51 and the enlarged first operation image 51a is controlled by the main control unit 10 and the sub control unit 20 as display position control means.

The display of the enlarged first operation image 51a is changed from the first operation image 51 with a probability of 1% when the AT state (or addition) is not won and 5% when the AT state (or addition) is won, for example. The Therefore, when the enlarged first operation image 51a is displayed, the degree of expectation for winning in the AT state (or addition) is increased.
Note that the first operation image 51 may be changed to the enlarged first operation image 51a while the first operation image 51 is moving and displayed. In this way, it is possible to change the player's expectation by both moving display and enlargement of the first operation image 51.
The first operation image 51, the second operation image 53, and the enlarged first operation image 51 a can be displayed as a button image, an image composed of character information of “Press!”, And an image of only the button image. In the example shown in FIG. 27, only button images are displayed.

  Next, after the display position of the first operation image 51 (or the enlargement effect button 30a) is determined by the movement display of FIG. 27, the effect using the effect button 2d or the upper effect button 2f performed on the display 8 will be described. A description will be given with reference to FIGS. In addition, the effects shown in FIGS. 28 to 31 are executed by the display unit 8 under the control of the sub control unit 20 based on the transmission of control information from the main control unit 10 to the sub control unit 20.

  First, with reference to FIG. 28, an effect when the first operation image 51 is displayed at substantially the center of the display area of the display 8 will be described.

  FIG. 28A shows a display after the display position of the first operation image 51 is determined by the moving display of FIG. 28A, and the first operation image 51 is substantially at the center of the display area of the display 8. It is displayed at the first display position. At this time, the first operation image 51 is displayed together with an image immediately before the battle result is confirmed, and a display for prompting the player's operation is performed. In this state, the effect button 2d is enabled, the built-in light source (LED) is turned on, and it is notified that the effect button 2d is enabled.

  In this state, when the player presses the effect button 2d, if the AT state (or addition) is won, the first operation image 51 disappears and the battle is performed as shown in FIG. As a result, a victory image 55 in which the hero character wins is displayed, and after a predetermined time has elapsed, as shown in FIG. 28 (c), a third character image 57 composed of character information of “AT confirmed” (or “addition confirmed”). Is displayed and the result is notified.

  On the other hand, when the AT state (or addition) is not won, as shown in FIG. 28D, the first operation image 51 disappears and a defeat image 56 in which the main character is defeated is displayed as a battle result. After a predetermined time has elapsed, as shown in FIG. 28E, a fourth character image 58 made up of character information “failure” is displayed and the result is notified.

  Next, FIG. 29 is displayed when the player operates the effect button 2d when the first operation image 51 is displayed near the auxiliary display 19 (upper right) in the display area of the display 8. The display mode of the effect image performed with the device 8 is shown.

Fig.29 (a) shows the display after the display position of the 1st operation image 51 was decided by the movement display of Fig.27 (a), and the 1st operation image 51 is with the image just before a battle result is decided, It is displayed at the second display position in the vicinity (upper right) of the auxiliary display 19 in the display area of the display 8. At this time, the first operation image 51 is displayed together with an image immediately before the battle result is confirmed, and a display for prompting the player's operation is performed. In this state, the effect button 2d is enabled, the built-in light source (LED) is turned on, and it is notified that the effect button 2d is enabled.
In addition, an ally character image 40, which is a character additionally participating in the battle, is displayed on the auxiliary display 19, and thereafter, the ally character image 40 is additionally displayed on the image immediately before the battle result is determined.

  In this state, when the player presses the effect button 2d, if the AT state (or addition) is won, the first operation image 51 disappears as shown in FIG. As a result, the winning image 55 is displayed, and after a predetermined time has elapsed, as shown in FIG. 29C, the character information “AT confirmed” is displayed on the auxiliary display 19 and “AT confirmed” is displayed on the display 8. The third character image 57 including the character information of “(or confirming the addition)” is displayed, and a specific effect such that the result is notified is executed.

On the other hand, when the AT state (or addition) is not won, as shown in FIG. 29 (d), the first operation image 51 disappears and the defeat image 56 is displayed as a battle result, and after a predetermined time has elapsed. As shown in FIG. 29 (e), the character information “failure” is displayed on the auxiliary display 19, and the fourth character image 58 including the character information “failure” is displayed on the display 8. The result is notified.
As described above, when the first operation image 51 is displayed near the auxiliary display 19 in the display area of the display 8, the ally character image 40 is additionally displayed on the auxiliary display 19, so that the appearance is displayed. Even above, it is possible to increase the player's expectation as compared with the case where the first operation image 51 is displayed substantially in the center. In addition, it can be related to the fact that the first operation image 51 is displayed in the vicinity of the auxiliary display 19 and the additional display of the teammate character image 40 displayed on the auxiliary display 19. Rather than simply displaying the first operation image 51 in the vicinity of the auxiliary display 19, it is possible to realize a result-determining effect with high expectation in a form that is easy for the player to understand.

  Next, FIG. 30 shows a case where the player operates the effect button 2d when the first operation image 51 is displayed near the upper effect button 2f (lower right) in the display area of the display device 8. The display mode of the effect image performed with the indicator 8 is shown.

  FIG. 30A shows a display after the display position of the first operation image 51 is confirmed by the movement display of FIG. 27A, and the first operation image 51 is displayed together with an image immediately before the battle result is confirmed. It is displayed at a second display position in the vicinity (lower right) of the upper effect button 2 f in the display area of the display 8. Further, in this state, the effect button 2d emits light and the operation becomes valid, the first operation image 51 is displayed, and a display for prompting the player's operation is performed.

  In this state, when the player presses the effect button 2d, as shown in FIG. 30 (b), a second operation consisting of a button image newly imitating the upper effect button 2f and the character information “Press!” The image 53 is displayed at the second display position instead of the first operation image 51. Further, at this time, the operation of the upper effect button 2f becomes effective, and the built-in light source (LED) is turned on to notify that the operation of the upper effect button 2f is effective.

  Then, when the player presses the upper effect button 2f, if the AT state (or addition) is won, the second operation image 53 disappears and the battle result is displayed as shown in FIG. 30 (c). As shown in FIG. 30D, a third character image 57 made up of character information of “AT confirmed” (“or added confirmed”) is displayed and the result is displayed. A specific effect that is notified is executed.

  On the other hand, when the AT state (or addition) is not won, the second operation image 53 disappears and the defeat image 56 is displayed as a result of the battle as shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 30 (f), the fourth character image 58 including the character information of “failure” is displayed on the display 8 and the result is notified.

  As described above, when the first operation image 51 is displayed near the upper effect button 2f in the display area of the display device 8, the upper effect button 2f set with higher expectation than the effect button 2d is used. Therefore, it is possible to increase the player's expectation as compared with the case where the first operation image 51 is displayed substantially at the center. In addition, the first operation image 51 is displayed in the vicinity of the upper effect button 2f and the use of the upper effect button 2f can be related to the operation of the upper effect button 2f. Can be encouraged.

  Next, FIG. 31 shows a display when the player operates the effect button 2d when the first operation image 51 is displayed in the vicinity (upper left) of the movable accessory 18a in the display area of the display 8. The display mode of the effect image performed with the device 8 is shown.

  FIG. 31A shows a display after the display position of the first operation image 51 is confirmed by the movement display of FIG. 27A, and the first operation image 51 is displayed together with an image immediately before the battle result is confirmed. It is displayed at a second display position in the vicinity (upper left) of the movable accessory 18a in the display area of the display 8. In this state, the effect button 2d emits light to notify that the operation is valid.

  The movable accessory 18a has a center of rotation at the lower end, and the upper end of the movable accessory 18a is tilted toward the display 8 by the operation of the electric drive source. ) Can be converted from the first state located outside the display area of the display 8 to the second state protruding forward of the display area of the display 8.

  When the player presses the effect button 2d in this state, if the AT state (or addition) is won, the first operation image 51 disappears and the movable role is displayed as shown in FIG. 31 (b). The object 18a is converted to the second state, and the victory image 55 is displayed as the battle result. Then, after a predetermined time has elapsed, as shown in FIG. 31 (c), the third character image 57 including the character information of “AT confirmed” (“or added confirmed”) is displayed and the result is notified. Production is performed.

  On the other hand, when the AT state (or addition) is not won, as shown in FIG. 31 (d), the first operation image 51 disappears and the movable accessory 18a maintains the first state, as a result of the battle. A defeat image 56 is displayed. Then, after the predetermined time has elapsed, as shown in FIG. 31E, a fourth character image 58 made up of character information “failure” is displayed and the result is notified.

  As described above, when the first operation image 51 is displayed near the movable accessory 18a in the display area of the display 8, the result is notified together with the operation of the movable accessory 18a. It is possible to make a notification with an impact more than when the image 51 is displayed substantially in the center. Further, the first operation image 51 can be associated with the fact that the first operation image 51 is displayed in the vicinity of the movable accessory 18a and the movable accessory 18a operates. Compared to the display at the position near 18a, it is possible to realize a result confirmation effect that is highly interesting and has high expectation.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 32, the relationship between the first operation image 51 and the enlarged first operation image 51 a having a higher expectation than the first operation image 51 will be described.

  FIG. 32A shows a case where the first operation image 51 is enlarged to the enlarged first operation image 51a in the approximate center of the display area of the display unit 8. In this case, the center of the first operation image 51, Alternatively, the enlarged first operation image 51a is enlarged and displayed on the basis of the enlargement reference point 51c set on the vertical center line.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 32 (b), for example, when the first operation image 51 is enlarged to the enlarged first operation image 51 a in the vicinity of the movable accessory 18 a (upper left) in the display area of the display 8. In the first operation image 51, the enlarged first operation image 51a is enlarged and displayed on the basis of the enlargement reference point 51d moved to the movable accessory 18a side (left side) from the enlargement reference point 51c. That is, when the enlarged first operation image 51a is displayed in the vicinity of the movable accessory 18a (upper left), the position of the enlargement reference point 51c when the enlarged first operation image 51a is displayed at the approximate center of the display area. The image is enlarged with reference to an enlargement reference point 51d that has moved to the side of the center of the first operation image 51.

In this way, when the enlarged first operation image 51a is displayed at a position near the movable accessory 18a in the display area of the display 8, the enlarged first operation image 51a is displayed without protruding outside the display area. It becomes possible.
Even when the enlarged first operation image 51a is displayed in the vicinity of the auxiliary indicator 19 or the upper effect button 2f, the enlargement reference point is set at a position close to the auxiliary indicator 19 or the upper effect button 2f. Enlarged display is performed.

  When the enlarged first operation image 51 a is displayed at a position near the auxiliary display 19, a part of the enlarged first operation image 51 a can be displayed even on the auxiliary display 19, so that it is close to the auxiliary display 19. The enlarged first operation image 51a may be enlarged and displayed on the basis of the enlarged reference point set at the position, and the enlarged first operation image 51a may be displayed across the display unit 8 and the auxiliary display unit 19. In addition, once the enlarged first operation image 51a is displayed at substantially the center of the display 8, the enlargement reference point is moved to a position close to the auxiliary display 19, so that the entire enlarged first operation image 51a or the enlarged first operation image 51a is displayed. The main part of one operation image 51a may be moved from the display 8 side to the auxiliary display 19 side.

  As described above, in the second embodiment, the main control unit 10 and the sub-control unit 20 as the operation image control unit serve as operation images that prompt the user to operate the effect button 2d as the operation unit during the execution of the result determination effect. While displaying the 1st operation image 51 on the indicator 8 as a display means, based on operation of the production button 2d, the victory image 55 or the defeat image 56 can be displayed as predetermined information relevant to provision of a privilege. Further, the main control unit 10 and the sub-control unit 20 as display position control means can control the display position of the first operation image 51 in the display area of the display 8 based on the lottery result by the main control unit 10.

  Therefore, the degree of expectation for the provision of the privilege changes according to the display position where the first operation image 51 is displayed in the display area of the display device 8, and the interest can be improved.

In addition, the main control unit 10 and the sub control unit 20 as the display position control means display the first operation image 51 in the first display position and the second display position closer to the auxiliary device than the first display position. When the lottery result by the main control unit 10 as the lottery means gives a privilege, the first operation image 51 has a higher probability than when the privilege is not given. Thus, the display is performed at the second display position.
Therefore, the production related to the auxiliary device can be executed and the interest can be improved. In addition, when the first operation image 51 is displayed at the second display position, it is possible to further increase the player's expectation.

<First Modification of Second Embodiment>
Next, a first modification of the second embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.

  In the first modification, the first operation image 51 is temporarily displayed on the display 8 before the display position of the first operation image 51 is displayed at the predetermined display position in the result determination effect. After displaying at the first display position in the approximate center of the area, it is possible to execute a change effect to be moved.

  First, as shown in FIG. 33A, the first operation image 51 is displayed in the approximate center of the display area of the display 8 at the start of the result confirmation effect. At this time, the character information “Long press!” Prompting the so-called long press operation for maintaining the pressing operation state of the effect button 2 d for a predetermined time is displayed in the display area of the display 8.

  In this state, when the player starts a long press operation, the first operation image 51 displayed in the approximate center of the display area is, for example, at a position near the movable accessory 18a as shown in FIG. Start moving. And when the display position of the 1st operation image 51 determined beforehand is a position in the vicinity of the movable accessory 18a, when a player's long press operation passes for a predetermined time (for example, 5 seconds), As shown in FIG. 33 (c), the first operation image 51 reaches the position near the movable accessory 18a, and thereafter, the same effects as described in FIG. 31 are executed.

  On the other hand, if the display position of the first operation image 51 determined in advance is substantially the center of the display area, even if the player's long press operation has elapsed for a predetermined time (for example, 5 seconds), As shown in FIG. 33E, the first operation image 51 does not reach the position near the movable accessory 18a, and a fake effect is performed in which the first operation image 51 returns to the approximate center of the display area. The same effect as described in 28 is executed.

As described above, in the first modified example, the main control unit 10 and the sub control unit 20 as the display position control means use the first operation image 51 as the operation image displayed at the first display position, and the second operation image. It is set as the structure which performs the change production which can be changed to a display position.
Therefore, even when the first operation image 51 is displayed at the first display position, the first operation image 51 may be changed to the second display position, so the first operation image 51 is displayed with low expectation. Even when displayed at the position, it is possible to prevent the player's sense of expectation from decreasing.

  Even when the display position of the first operation image 51 determined in advance is in the vicinity of the auxiliary indicator 19 or the upper effect button 2f, the same change effect can be executed. In addition, a fake effect of moving in one direction of the auxiliary device is performed with a predetermined probability when the display position of the first operation image 51 determined in advance is substantially the center of the display area. The occurrence probability of the fake effect is preferably set to a lower occurrence probability as it moves toward the auxiliary device with a higher expectation.

  In addition, when the display position of the first operation image 51 determined in advance is in the vicinity of any one of the auxiliary devices, the AT state (or addition) is won with a relatively high probability, Alternatively, when the winning effect is not determined, the execution of the change effect is determined with a relatively low probability. When the display position of the first operation image 51 is determined through the change effect, the change effect is not performed. It is preferable to set so that the degree of expectation for winning in the AT state (or addition) is higher than when it is determined.

<Second Modification of Second Embodiment>
Next, a second modification of the second embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.

  In the second modification, an effect using the effect button 2d is different from that of the second embodiment described above. In the second embodiment described above, the effect using the effect button 2d is executed after the result confirmation effect, but in the second modification, the effect is executed from the start of the last game of the sign effect (or the additional effect). Is done. Therefore, in the second modified example, the image immediately before the battle result is confirmed is displayed at the start of the last game of the sign effect.

  As shown in FIG. 34, when the final game of the prelude effect is started, the display is displayed together with the image immediately before the battle result is confirmed, regardless of the display position where the display position of the first operation image 51 is determined in advance. Is displayed at the first display position substantially in the center of the display area of the device 8. In addition, in the display area of the display 8, character information “Would you like to press it?” Is displayed.

  Then, when the first operation image 51 is displayed at substantially the center of the display area, the operation of the effect button 2d becomes effective, and if the player presses the effect button 2d at this time, the first predetermined one is determined. An effect corresponding to the display position of the operation image 51 is executed. For example, when the display position of the first operation image 51 is determined in advance in the vicinity of the movable accessory 18a, the most anticipated effect accompanied by the operation of the movable accessory 18a similar to FIG. Specific production) will be executed.

  That is, at this time, the display positions of the first operation image 51 determined in advance have the possibility of all display positions, and the operation of the effect button 2d is possible at the time when all the display positions are possible. Therefore, even if the display position of the first operation image 51 is finally low in expectation, the display button 2d can be pressed in anticipation of a display position with high expectation.

  Next, when the player stops any one of the reels 41a to 41c without performing the pressing operation of the effect button 2d, the display position of the first operation image 51 determined in advance is displayed in the display area. 34, when the display position of the first operation image 51 is a position near the auxiliary display 19 from the approximate center of the display area, as shown in FIG. 34 (b). Move to position. In the display area of the display 8, character information “Wouldn't you press yet?” Is displayed. If the player presses the effect button 2d at this time, an effect (specific effect) is executed in which the display position of the first operation image 51 determined in advance corresponds to a display position other than the approximate center of the display area. On the other hand, if the first operation image 51 does not move at this time, the display position of the first operation image 51 is determined at the approximate center of the display region, and the pressing operation of the effect button 2d is performed with the lowest expectation. Will be done.

  That is, when any one of the reels 41a to 41c is stopped and the first operation image 51 is moved to a position near the auxiliary display 19, it is compared with the case before the first reel is stopped. The operation of the effect button 2d can be performed in a state of high expectation, but when the first operation image 51 does not move, the display position of the first operation image 51 is fixed at the approximate center of the display area. It is necessary to operate the effect button 2d in a state where there is no possibility that the first operation image 51 moves to the other auxiliary device side compared to before the first reel is stopped.

  Next, when the player stops the second reel among the reels 41a to 41c without performing the pressing operation of the effect button 2d, the display position of the first operation image 51 determined in advance is displayed on the auxiliary display. If the position is other than the vicinity position 19, the display position of the first operation image 51 is the position near the upper effect button 2 f from the vicinity position of the auxiliary display 19 as shown in FIG. 34 (c). Move to the 2 display position. The display area of the display 8 displays character information “Would you like to press it soon?”. If the player presses the effect button 2d at this time, the display position of the first operation image 51 determined in advance corresponds to either the position near the upper effect button 2f or the position near the movable accessory 18a. An effect (specific effect) is executed. On the other hand, if the first operation image 51 does not move at this time, the display position of the first operation image 51 is determined in the vicinity of the auxiliary display 19, the vicinity of the upper effect button 2 f, and the movable accessory. The depressing operation of the effect button 2d is performed in a state where the degree of expectation is lower than the position near 18a.

  That is, when the second of the reels 41a to 41c is stopped and the first operation image 51 is moved to a position near the upper effect button 2f, it is expected as compared to before the second reel is stopped. Although it is possible to operate the effect button 2d in a high state, if the first operation image 51 does not move, the display position of the first operation image 51 is fixed at a position near the auxiliary display 19. Therefore, it is necessary to operate the effect button 2d in a state where there is no possibility that the first operation image 51 moves to the auxiliary device side having higher expectation than before the second reel is stopped.

  Next, when the player stops the last reel among the reels 41a to 41c without performing the pressing operation of the effect button 2d, the display position of the first operation image 51 determined in advance is the movable accessory 18a. 34 (d), the display position of the first operation image 51 is the second position that is the position near the movable accessory 18a from the position near the upper effect button 2f. Move to the display position. In addition, in the display area of the display 8, character information “Push!” Is displayed. If the player presses the effect button 2d at this time, an effect (specific effect) in which the display position of the first operation image 51 corresponds to the position near the movable accessory 18a is determined and executed. On the other hand, if the first operation image 51 does not move at this time, the display position of the first operation image 51 is determined at a position near the upper effect button 2f, and is expected more than the position near the movable accessory 18a. The production button 2d is pressed in a low state.

  That is, when the first operation image 51 is moved to a position near the movable accessory 18a when the last reel among the reels 41a to 41c is stopped, the degree of expectation is higher than that before the last reel is stopped. Although the operation of the effect button 2d can be performed in a high state, when the first operation image 51 does not move, the display position of the first operation image 51 is determined near the upper effect button 2f. It is necessary to operate the effect button 2d in a state where there is no possibility that the first operation image 51 moves to the movable accessory 18a side having the highest expectation compared to before the last reel is stopped.

  As described above, in the second modified example, the main control unit 10 and the sub control unit 20 as the operation image control means are configured when the first operation image 51 as the operation image is displayed at the second display position. Based on the operation of the effect button 2d as the operation means, a specific effect display (specific effect) associated with the auxiliary device can be executed, and the main control unit 10 and the sub control unit 20 as the display position control means are the first When the operation image 51 is determined to be changed to the second display position in advance, even if the first operation image 51 is not changed to the second display position, it is based on the operation of the effect button 2d. The specific effect display (specific effect) is executed.

Accordingly, the first operation image 51 can be moved to a display position with a high expectation level, and the player can press the effect button 2d at any position in the middle of the movement. When there is a possibility of moving to a higher display position, there is a possibility that the presentation button 2d will be pressed or the display position with a low expectation level may be fixed. The player can select whether or not to perform the pressing operation of the effect button 2d after the display position having a relatively high expectation is fixed without performing the operation, and execute the effect according to the player's preference. Is possible.
It should be noted that the effects shown in the second modification may be executed in all the last games of the sign effects, or may be executed with a predetermined probability. Moreover, when executing with a predetermined probability, when the AT state (or addition) is won, it may be executed with a higher probability than when not winning.

<Third Modification of Second Embodiment>
Next, a third modification of the second embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.

  In the second embodiment described above, the upper effect button 2f, the auxiliary display 19, and the movable accessory 18a are disposed around the display 8, but in the third modification, as shown in FIG. In addition, a movable accessory 18 a is arranged on the upper right side of the display 8 without providing the auxiliary display 19.

Also in the third modified example, as described with reference to FIG. 30 described above, when the effect accompanied by the operation of the upper effect button 2f is performed, the second operation image 51 is in the vicinity of the upper effect button 2f. It will be displayed at the display position.
When the effect button 2d is operated, as shown in FIG. 35 (a), the first operation image 51 is erased, and instead the second operation image 53 is displayed, prompting the operation of the upper effect button 2f. Notification is performed.

Thereafter, when the operation of the upper effect button 2f is performed, when the AT state (or addition) is won, as shown in FIG. 35 (b), the movable effector disposed above the upper effect button 2f. The accessory 18 a is converted to the second state, and the predetermined part of the movable accessory 18 a moves to a position where it overlaps the second operation image 53.
Further, as shown in FIG. 35 (c), in response to the conversion of the movable accessory 18a to the second state, the second operation image 53 is erased on the display 8 and a victory image 55 is displayed instead. The
Then, after a predetermined time has elapsed, as shown in FIG. 35 (d), a third character image 57 made up of character information of “AT confirmed” (“or added confirmed”) is displayed and the result is notified.

On the other hand, if the AT state (or addition) is not won, as in the description of FIG. 30, when the upper effect button 2f is operated, the second operation image 53 disappears and the movable accessory 18a is the first. The state is maintained, and a defeat image 56 is displayed as a battle result.
Then, after a predetermined time has elapsed, a fourth character image 58 composed of character information of “failure” is displayed and the result is notified.

  As described above, in the third modified example, the upper effect button 2f and the movable accessory 18a are arranged in the vicinity of the display 8 so that the main control unit 10 and the sub-control unit as the operation image control unit are located. The control unit 20 can display the second operation image 53 as the operation image at a position near the upper effect button 2f and the movable accessory 18a on the display 8, and based on the operation of the upper effect button 2f as the operation means. In addition to the conversion of the movable accessory 18a to the second state, notification regarding the provision of the privilege is performed.

Therefore, since it is notified that a privilege is granted together with the conversion of the movable accessory 18a to the second state, the grant of the privilege is notified in a more innovative manner, and it becomes possible to further enhance the interest of the game. .
In addition, since the upper effect button 2f and the movable accessory 18a are disposed in the vicinity, the operation of the movable accessory 18a is performed near the player's hand to operate, and a more impactful notification mode is provided. Can be realized.

As described above, the slot machine 1 according to the second embodiment has the following features.
In a gaming machine (slot machine 1) having display means (display device 8) capable of displaying a plurality of information and displaying effects related to the provision of a privilege (AT state) advantageous to the player on the display means A lottery means (main control unit 10) for lottering whether to grant a privilege, an effect control means (main control unit 10 and sub-control unit 20) capable of controlling the production based on the lottery result by the lottery means, An operation means (effect button 2d) that can be operated by the player and an auxiliary device (upper effect button 2f) that is arranged around the display means and can assist the effect are provided. The auxiliary device is operated by the player. This is a specific operation means (upper effect button 2f) that can be provided separately from the operation means, and the effect control means displays an operation image (first operation image 51) that prompts the operation means to operate during the execution of the effect. Display and control Based on the operation of the means, it is provided with operation image control means (main control part 10 and sub-control part 20) capable of displaying predetermined information related to the provision of a privilege (for example, the winning image 55). The display position control means (main control unit 10 and sub-control unit 20) that can control the display position of the operation image in the display area of the display means based on the lottery result by the means, the display position control means, When it is possible to display at the first display position and the second display position that is closer to the auxiliary device than the first display position, and the lottery result by the lottery means gives a privilege, The operation image is displayed at the second display position with a higher probability than when no privilege is given.

  Accordingly, the degree of expectation for the provision of the privilege changes according to the display mode in which the operation image is displayed in the display area of the display device 8, and the interest can be improved.

Moreover, the production related to the auxiliary device can be executed, and the interest can be improved. Further, the degree of expectation for the provision of the privilege can be made more varied, and the player's sense of expectation can be enhanced.
Further, since the operation image is displayed at the second display position that is closer to the specific operation means than the first display position, the relevance between the display position of the operation image and the specific operation means can be enhanced. In addition, it is possible to reliably notify the user to operate the specific operation means, and to increase the player's expectation.

  The display position control means (the main control unit 10 and the sub control unit 20) performs a change effect that can change the operation image displayed at the first display position to the second display position, and the operation image control means. When the operation image is displayed at the second display position, the main control unit 10 and the sub control unit 20 can execute a specific effect related to the auxiliary device based on the operation of the operation unit. When the control means determines to change the operation image to the second display position in advance, even before the operation image is changed to the second display position, based on the operation of the operation means, It is characterized by executing a specific performance.

  Therefore, the operation means may be operated in the hope that the operation image is changed to the second display position before the operation image is changed to the second display position. Alternatively, after the operation image is changed to the second display position, the operation means may be operated with peace of mind, and the operation means can be operated at a time according to the player's preference, thereby enhancing the interest. Is possible.

  In addition, the auxiliary device includes a movable accessory (18a) that can be converted into a non-operating state and an operating state in which a predetermined part is a position in front of the display area of the display unit. A first operation image (51) that prompts the operation of the button 2d) and a second operation image (53) that prompts the operation of the specific operation means (upper effect button 2f), and the operation image control means (the main control unit 10 and The sub-control unit 20) is characterized in that it displays predetermined information related to the provision of privileges in accordance with the conversion of the movable combination based on the operation of the specific operation means.

Therefore, it is possible to further enhance the interest of the production by the display means and the movable accessory. In addition, since the movable combination is converted into the operating state by the operation of the specific operation means, the relationship between the display position of the operation image and the movable combination can be enhanced, and a more interesting production can be achieved. It becomes possible to raise the expectation of the person.
As described above, the slot machine 1 of the second embodiment is realized.

  As described above, in the present invention, display means (reel 41) capable of variably displaying a plurality of identification information, setting operation means (3-bet button 2a, 2-bet button 2b) operable by the player, And a stop operation means (stop button 5) that can be operated by the player, and the display means displays a change based on establishment of a predetermined start condition including setting of a predetermined bet number based on the operation of the setting operation means. When the accompanying information is stopped and displayed on the display means by the operation of the stop operation means as a result of the game, and the aspect of the identification information is a specific aspect, a predetermined game value can be given to the player In the gaming machine (slot machine 1), any one of a plurality of bets including the first bet number (3 bets) and the second bet number (2 bets) is selected according to the operation mode of the setting operation means. One of a plurality of gaming states including a setting means (main control unit 10) capable of setting the number of bets, and a first gaming state (normal gaming state) and a second gaming state (AT state) A game state control means (main control section 10) that can be controlled to a lottery, a lottery means (main control section 10) capable of executing a lottery regarding whether or not to add a game value, and a lottery result by the lottery means is a specific lottery result ( Identification information that is variably displayed on the display means in a specific mode (combination mode of symbols of the push order bell) when the operation mode of the stop operation unit is the specific operation mode. First information relating to the first bet number and second information relating to the second bet number can be notified as information relating to the display control means (main control unit 10) capable of stop display and the operation mode of the setting operation means. 1 notification means (for example, table Device 8) and second notification means (for example, display device 8) capable of notifying specific information related to the specific operation mode when the lottery result by the lottery means is the specific lottery result. The first information can be notified in the first gaming state, the second information can be notified in the second gaming state, and the second notification means is configured to notify the specific information in the second gaming state.

Here, the setting means, the gaming state control means, the lottery means, and the display control means may be included in the main control unit 10 or may be included in the sub control unit 20. Further, the main control board 25 and the sub control board 26 may be configured in cooperation.
The setting means may be configured by the main control unit 10, or may be configured by including the 2-bet button 2b and the 3-bet button 2a in the main control unit 10.
The game value may be a medal or a credit state corresponding to the medal, or a game state advantageous to the player.

Further, the first bet number and the second bet number may be any combination of bet numbers as long as they are different from each other.
The first notification means is exemplified by the display 8, the speaker 9, and the LED built in each bet button, and the second notification means is exemplified by the display 8, the speaker 9, the navigation lamp 12, and the like. Further, the first and second notification means may include control means for performing notification control, or may not include the control means.
In addition, the specific information is information for stopping and displaying the specific mode. In addition to the information indicating the stop order (push order) of the stop buttons 5a to 5c and the information indicating the button for the stop operation first, the display is performed. It may be information instructing means to identify information to be stopped.
Further, the second game state may be the AT state or the ART state as long as the specific information is notified by the second notification means.

  Therefore, the first notification means notifies that the game can be properly executed in each gaming state, so that the player can be prevented from being disadvantaged in the game. In addition, since the specific information is notified by the second notification means, it is possible to reliably give a game value to the player, improve the interest of the game, and improve the player's sense of expectation. It becomes possible.

  Further, when setting the second bet number, the setting means can set a bet number smaller than the first bet number, and the second notification means sets the second bet number in the second gaming state by setting the second bet number. When the specific information is notified when the game is performed, the game is performed by setting the second bet number in the second gaming state, compared to the case where the game is performed by setting the first bet number in the first gaming state. In this case, the control is configured so that the expected increase in the game value per unit game is higher.

Therefore, by combining the notification by the notification means and the change in the number of bets, it becomes possible to generate a wider variety of gaming states, improve the fun of the game, and reliably execute the second gaming state. It becomes possible. Further, since the second gaming state is generated by changing the number of bets, it is possible to reliably increase the expected increase in gaming value as compared to the first gaming state.
In the second gaming state, the number of bets set in the game is smaller than in the first gaming state, and the expected increase in gaming value in the second gaming state can be further increased.

  Also, in a game executed by setting the first bet number in the first gaming state, a special lottery result (for example, winning of the bonus A role) as a lottery result by the lottery means is stopped at least in a special mode on the display means. A carry-over means (main control unit 10) capable of carrying over until displayed is provided, and the gaming state control means controls the gaming state to the second gaming state when the lottery result by the lottery means is a special lottery result. It is possible to control the gaming state to the third gaming state (bonus A state) when a special mode (for example, a combination mode of symbols corresponding to the bonus A role) is stopped and displayed on the display means. The increase expected value per unit game in the third gaming state is set to a value larger than 0.

The carry-over means may be included in the main control unit 10 or may be included in the sub-control unit 20. Further, the main control board 25 and the sub control board 26 may be configured in cooperation.
Therefore, in addition to the second gaming state, a third gaming state that is advantageous to the player is generated, so that the player can be improved in expectation.

  The setting operation means includes a first setting operation means (3-bet button 2a) and a second setting operation means (2-bet button 2b). The setting means indicates that the first setting operation means has been operated. The first bet number can be set based on the second setting operation means, the second bet number can be set based on the operation of the second setting operation means, and the first notification means uses the first setting as the first information. Information that prompts an operation to the operation means can be notified, and information that prompts an operation to the second setting operation means can be notified as the second information.

  Therefore, the first information and the second information are notified by the first notification means, so that the first setting operation means and the second setting operation means can be appropriately operated, and the player can surely execute the appropriate game. It becomes.

  The setting operation means includes a first setting operation means (3-bet button 2a) and a second setting operation means (state-specific bet button 31). The setting means is a first setting in the first gaming state. Based on the operation of either one of the operation means and the second setting operation means, the first bet number can be set. Based on the operation of the first setting operation means in the second gaming state. Thus, the second bet number can be set based on the operation of the second setting operation means without setting the second bet number, and the first notification means uses the first setting operation means as the first information. In addition, information that prompts an operation to the second setting operation means can be notified, and information that prompts an operation to the second setting operation means can be notified as the second information.

Therefore, since the first setting operation means and the second setting operation means are provided and the bet number is set and a notification accompanying it is performed, the player can easily execute a game with an appropriate bet number. It is possible to prevent the player from being disadvantaged by executing the game with an appropriate bet number.
In particular, since the second setting operation means automatically selects and sets the appropriate bet number according to the game state by the operation, the player can easily execute the appropriate game.

  The setting operation means includes first setting operation means (3-bet button 2a) and second setting operation means (bet start lever 33). The predetermined start condition is that a predetermined bet number is set by the setting means. After the setting, the setting means includes a condition that can be established based on the operation of the second setting operation means. The setting means can set the first bet number based on the operation of the first setting operation means. The second bet number can be set based on the operation of the second setting operation means, and the first notification means operates the first setting operation means and the second setting operation means as the first information. The information that prompts the user to operate the second setting operation means can be notified as the second information.

Therefore, since the first setting operation means and the second setting operation means are provided and the bet number is set and a notification accompanying it is performed, the player can easily execute a game with an appropriate bet number. It is possible to prevent the player from being disadvantaged by executing the game with an appropriate bet number.
In particular, it is possible to execute a game with the second bet number only by operating the second setting operation means and without setting the bet number, so that the second game requiring the second bet number is required. This makes it possible to easily play a game in the gaming state (AT state).

The second gaming state is an AT gaming state (AT state), and the first gaming state is a normal gaming state in which the probability that specific information is notified by the notification means is lower than that in the second gaming state. .
Therefore, it is possible to reliably obtain the difference between the expected increase in gaming value between the first gaming state and the second gaming state.

On the other hand, Patent Document 1 discloses a gaming machine that generates a gaming state such as RT, AT, or ART as a gaming state that is advantageous to the player. However, in the conventional gaming machine, a game state advantageous to the player is generated only by switching the game state in the control unit, so that a more diverse and highly interesting game state can be generated. Was not done.
Thus, according to the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, all or a part of such problems that the conventional gaming machine should improve can be solved.

  The preferred embodiment of the gaming machine of the present invention has been described above, but the gaming machine according to the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and various modifications can be made within the scope of the present invention. Needless to say.

For example, in the present embodiment, the AT state (ART state) is given as the second gaming state, but AT or RT may be given.
Further, although the bonus A combination and bonus B combination are provided as bonus combinations, three or more types of bonus combinations may be provided. A plurality of bonus combinations that can be won in one or both of the 2-bet game and the 3-bet game may be provided. However, even if three or more types of bonus combinations are provided, it is preferable that the types of bonus combinations won in the 2-bet game and the 3-bet game do not overlap. The trouble of progressing the game can be eliminated so that the combination of symbols corresponding to one bonus combination does not stop.

Also, in the bonus A state executed in the 3-bet game, the net increase in the number of medals in the bonus is larger than the bonus B state executed in the 2-bet game. The number of medals paid out and the number of games in bonus may be set.
Further, the specified number of sheets for ending each bonus state may be other than this embodiment, and may be set so that the bonus B state is larger than the bonus A state.
In addition, a 3-bet game is executed during the bonus A state, and a 2-bet game is executed during the bonus B state. Also good.

Further, the number of medals paid out corresponding to the small combination at the time of each bet may be other than that shown in the present embodiment. For example, the number of medals paid out corresponding to the push order bell combination is set in the case of a 3-bet game. It may be more than in the case of a 2-bet game.
In addition, the winning probabilities of each small role are different between the 2-bet game and the 3-bet game, but may be the same for some or all.

Bonus A and Bonus B are won in combination with the replay role. However, it is possible to overlap with a small role that is different from the replay role, or overlap with other small roles. Instead, the bonus combination may be won alone.
The bonus B role is set to have a higher winning probability than the bonus A role, but the bonus A role may be set to have a higher winning percentage than the bonus B role. You may set to the same probability.

Further, although the push order bell role defines all the push orders of the stop buttons 5a to 5c, it may be a so-called three-option bell role that defines only the reel 41 that stops first, As a required bell role, it is possible to navigate the symbol of the winning bell role (so-called symbol AT).
In this embodiment, two types of RT1 and RT2 are provided, but three or more types of RT may be provided.

  The AT state is generated when the bonus A combination is won, but the AT state may be generated when the AT state latent lottery in the normal gaming state is won. In this case, since the AT state in the 3-bet game is entered, an AT state different from the AT state of the 2-bet game occurring in the bonus A winning state can be generated. Therefore, two AT states with different medal payout modes can be generated, and it is possible to improve interest.

In addition, although the AT lotion lottery is performed at the time of the rare combination winning in the high probability state, the AT lotion lottery may be performed at the time of the rare combination winning in the normal probability state.
Further, although the AT state lottery is performed when the bonus A combination is won in the high probability state, the AT state lottery may be performed also when the bonus A is won in the normal probability state. In addition, although the lottery in the AT state at the time of winning the bonus A combination is set so as to change according to the set value of the probability setting means, it may be common to all the settings.
In addition, the extra lottery probability at the time of rare combination winning in the AT state is common to all settings, but the higher the lottery probability, the higher the lottery probability may be.

Further, the AT state is terminated when the number of games in the AT state reaches a predetermined upper limit number, but the number of acquirable medals (upper limit number) capable of continuing the AT state is stored, and the AT state is stored. You may make it complete | finish, when the number of acquired medals becomes the predetermined upper limit number. In this case, the extended profit given by the addition is the number of medals.
Further, a bonus C role having a lower winning probability than the bonus A role is provided, and the bonus C state generated on the condition that the bonus C role is won is set so that the number of net increase is larger than the bonus A state. When winning a combination, an AT state that continues until the limiter is activated may be generated. In this way, it is possible to greatly increase the player's expectation when winning the bonus C combination.

In addition to the 2-bet button 2b and the 3-bet button 2a, a 1-bet button for setting a 1-bet is provided separately, and the number of medals to be paid out in the 1-bet game when winning the push order bell is selected from the time of the 2-bet game. It is also possible to set a special AT state to be executed in a one-bet game by setting the number to be increased (for example, set to 15).
In this case, at the time of latent win in the AT state, or at the time of winning the AT state, a lottery (for example, a 1/20 lottery) is performed to determine whether or not the AT state is changed to the special AT state. A special AT condition is generated. In this way, it is possible to generate AT states having different profits to be given to the player, and it is possible to improve interest. Further, by providing a special AT state, it is possible to increase the player's sense of expectation.

  Further, during the AT state, the reel 41 control and the lottery control of the combination are not in the bonus state, but the so-called pseudo bonus state in which the image display on the display unit 8 is controlled as if in the bonus state. It may be generated during (for example, 30 games). Further, during the pseudo bonus state, the reel 41 control and the lottery control of the combination are in the AT state, so that in the pseudo bonus state, the above-described one-bet game is executed and the player's profit amount is increased. You may do it. In this way, it is possible to further improve the player's expectation.

  In addition, based on the establishment of a predetermined condition in the AT state, a so-called additional special zone that increases the additional winning probability than usual may be generated for a predetermined number of games (for example, 10 games).

  Further, if the upper effect button 2f is provided in the vicinity of the display device 8, it may not be provided on the right side of the display device 8, and may be provided, for example, at a position between the display device 8 and the reel 41. . And when displaying the 2nd operation image 53 which prompts operation of the top production button 2f, if it displays on the lower part of the display screen of the indicator 8, the position of the top production button 2f which should be operated will be alert | reported clearly. Is possible. In this case, the second operation image 53 is prevented from overlapping the second operation image 53 by pressing the second operation image 53 at the end of the game, so that the push order navigation displayed below the display screen of the display unit 8 is overlapped. Is possible.

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

  In the present embodiment, a reel that is driven and controlled by a motor is used as the variable display unit. However, instead of or in addition to this, an image in which the design of the reel or the like fluctuates on the display 8 such as a liquid crystal display. Can be used as a variable display means of identification information.

1: Slot machine 2: Medal slot 2a: 3-bet button 2b: 2-bet button 2c: Return button 3: Start lever 5: Stop button 7: Medal paying device 8: Display 9: Speaker 10: Main control unit 12: Navigation lamp 20: Sub-control unit 41: Reel

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A determination means capable of determining whether or not to give a privilege advantageous to the player;
Operation means that can be operated by the player;
Display means capable of displaying an operation image prompting an operation to the operation means;
Predetermined operating means provided at a position different from the operating means and operable by the player;
Variable display means capable of variably displaying the identification information;
A stop operation means capable of accepting a player's stop operation, and for stopping and displaying the identification information variably displayed on the variable display means;
A payout means capable of paying out a game medium when the stop mode of the identification information stopped and displayed in the variable display means is a specific mode;
With
The display means includes
An operation image can be displayed at the first display position,
An operation image can be displayed at a second display position that is closer to the operation means than the first display position;
A predetermined operation image prompting an operation to the predetermined operation means can be displayed at a third display position;
An operation instruction image indicating information related to a stop operation for stopping and displaying the identification information in the specific mode can be displayed so as not to overlap the operation image.
The probability that the determination unit determines that a privilege is given is higher when the operation image is displayed at the second display position than when the predetermined operation image is displayed at the third display position. A gaming machine that is controlled by

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