JP6936694B2 - Pachinko machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to gaming machines such as pachinko gaming machines and slot machines.

It has been proposed that this type of gaming machine performs a precursory effect consisting of a plurality of stages and suggests that the situation may be advantageous depending on the advanced stage in the precursory effect (see, for example, Patent Document 1). ..

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2013-34631

The gaming machine described in Patent Document 1 has a configuration in which when the precursory effect reaches the final stage, it shifts to another effect and the precursory effect ends, and the situation after the final stage can be considered. It's not a patent.

The present invention has been made by paying attention to such a problem, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of enhancing the interest even when the stage reaches the final stage in a state of progressing in stages. do.

In order to solve the above problems, the gaming machine according to claim 1 of the present invention
In a gaming machine that plays a game
Specific state control means that controls to a specific state,
An advantageous state control means capable of controlling an advantageous state that is advantageous to the player after the specific state,
An advantageous state determining means for determining whether or not to control the advantageous state,
A stage progress means capable of advancing a stage to a specific stage among a plurality of stages according to the occurrence of a specific event in the specific state.
A stage notification means for notifying which stage of a plurality of stages it is in, and
A specific effect execution means that can execute a specific effect,
With
The advantageous state determining means determines whether or not to control to the advantageous state when controlled to the specific state, and is not determined to control to the advantageous state when controlled to the specific state. Even in this case, it is possible to determine whether or not to control to the advantageous state when the specific event occurs in the specific state.
The step-advancing means can advance the stage at a higher rate when it is determined to control the advantageous state than when it is not determined to control the advantageous state. By advancing to the specific stage on the condition that the control to the advantageous state is determined, it is suggested that the advantageous state may be achieved after the specific state according to the degree of progress of the stage, and the specific stage is specified. The stage is advanced so that it is suggested that the advantageous state is obtained after the specific state by advancing to the stage.
The specific effect executing means executes the specific effect when the specific event occurs and the stage progress means advances the stage, and after the stage progress means advances the stage to the specific stage, the specific effect execution means is described. Ri executable der the specific effect even when a specific event has occurred,
The stage notification means notifies which stage of the plurality of stages it is in by displaying a specific image with a different size depending on which stage of the plurality of stages it is in.
The specific effect executing means is characterized in that, as the specific effect, an effect of displaying an image larger than the size of the specific image according to any stage is executed .
The gaming machine of means 1 of the present invention
In a gaming machine (gaming machine 1) that plays a game
Specific state control means (main control unit 11) that controls to a specific state (precursor state),
Stage progress that can advance to a specific stage among a plurality of stages according to the occurrence of a specific event (the lottery result of the internal lottery becomes a specific result and wins the specific production lottery) in the specific state. Means (sub-control unit 21) and
When notifying which of the plurality of stages it is in (liquid crystal display 22),
A specific effect execution means (sub-control unit 21) capable of executing a specific effect (specific effect), and
With
The stage progressing means advances the stage so as to suggest that the stage may become advantageous to the player after the specific state according to the progress of the stage.
The specific effect executing means is the specific effect (specific) when the specific event (the lottery result of the internal lottery becomes the specific result and the specific effect lottery is won) and the stage progress means advances the stage. (Direction) is executed, and after the stage progress means advances the stage to the specific stage (final stage), the specific event (the lottery result of the internal lottery becomes a specific result and the specific production lottery is won). The feature is that the specific effect (specific effect) can be executed even when the above occurs.
According to this feature, until the stage in the specific state becomes the specific stage, the specific effect is executed when the specific event occurs and the stage is advanced, so that the execution of the specific effect may be advantageous. It can be expected to increase, and when a specific event occurs after the stage in the specific state becomes a specific stage, that is, when a specific event occurs in a situation where the stage does not progress any further, the specific effect is executed. By doing so, it is possible to enhance the unexpectedness, so that even if a specific stage that progresses step by step reaches a specific stage where the stage does not progress any further, the interest can be enhanced.

It should be noted that the occurrence of the specific event in the means 1 may be recognizable from the outside, or may not be recognizable from the outside such as the lottery result.
Further, the fact that the means 1 can advance the stage according to the occurrence of a specific event may mean that the stage is always advanced when the specific event occurs, or another condition when the specific event occurs. It may be the one that advances the stage when is established.

The gaming machine of the means 2 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to the means 1.
It is characterized in that when the stage progressing means advances the stage to the specific stage (final stage), it is notified that the advantageous state will be obtained after the specific state.
According to this feature, it is possible to further enhance the interest by advancing the stage in a specific state.

The gaming machine of means 3 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to means 1 or 2.
The specific effect executing means (sub-control unit 21) has the specific event (the lottery result of the internal lottery becomes a specific result and the specific effect) before the stage progress means advances the stage to the specific stage (final stage). (Winning a lottery) occurs, and the specific effect (specific effect) can be executed even when the stage progress means does not advance the stage.
According to this feature, even if a specific event occurs before proceeding to a specific stage, but the stage is not advanced, the specific effect is executed, so it is possible to expect the stage to advance even when the stage does not advance. can.

The gaming machine of means 4 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 3.
The specific state control means (main control unit 11) has a predetermined end condition after the start of the specific state, regardless of whether or not the stage progress means has advanced the stage to the specific stage (final stage). It is characterized in that the control is performed in the specific state until (for example, the number of games in the precursor state reaches a predetermined number of games, the elapsed time in the precursor state reaches a predetermined time, etc.).
According to this feature, it is possible to manage the control of a specific state without considering the progress of the stage, and it becomes easy to design an effect associated with the control of the specific state.

The gaming machine of means 5 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 4.
Equipped with a lottery means (main control unit 11) for performing a lottery
The specific event (the lottery result of the internal lottery becomes a specific result and the specific effect lottery is won) is characterized in that it occurs when the lottery result by the lottery means becomes a specific result.
According to this feature, the occurrence of a specific event is randomly determined, and the way the stage progresses varies. Therefore, it is possible to enhance the interest of the stage progressing in the specific state.

The gaming machine of means 6 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 5.
When the specific event (the lottery result of the internal lottery becomes a specific result and the specific effect lottery is won) occurs after the stage progress means advances the stage to the specific stage (final stage). It is characterized by being provided with advantageous control means (additional lottery) for controlling in an advantageous manner for the person.
According to this feature, it is possible to further enhance the interest after the stage becomes a specific stage.

The present invention may have only the invention-specific matters described in the claims of the present invention, and has a configuration other than the invention-specific matters together with the invention-specific matters described in the claims of the present invention. It may be a thing.

It is a block diagram which shows the structure of a game machine. It is a figure for demonstrating the precursor effect and result notification. It is a figure for demonstrating the production mode of each production stage of a precursor effect. It is a figure for demonstrating the display mode, etc. at each production stage of a precursor effect. It is a figure for demonstrating the specific production lottery. It is a figure for demonstrating the production mode of a specific effect. It is a figure for demonstrating the advantageous state production. It is a figure for demonstrating the display value of a net increase number in an advantageous state effect. It is a figure for demonstrating the winning production. It is a figure for demonstrating the effect of reaching a predetermined number of games. It is a figure for demonstrating the advantageous state set start notification effect.

A mode for carrying out the gaming machine according to the present invention will be described below based on examples.

The first embodiment of the gaming machine to which the present invention is applied will be described with reference to the drawings. The gaming machine 1 of this embodiment is a gaming machine that plays a game such as a pachinko gaming machine or a slot machine. A pachinko gaming machine is a gaming machine that launches a game ball into the game area and gives value when the game ball wins a prize in the winning area provided in the game area. In particular, the game ball wins a prize in the starting area. It is a gaming machine that can perform variable display by doing so, end the game by deriving the display result, and can control the game to an advantageous state that is advantageous to the player based on the display result becoming a specific display result. A slot machine is provided with a variable display unit capable of variablely displaying a plurality of types of identification information that can be identified by each, and after variable display of the variable display unit, the display result is derived by stopping the variable display of the variable display unit. However, it is a gaming machine capable of generating a prize according to the display result.

As shown in FIG. 1, the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment has a gaming control board 10 that controls the progress of the game and outputs various commands according to the progress of the game, and an effect of controlling a predetermined effect according to the command. A control board 20 and the like are provided.

The game control board 10 performs processing related to the progress of the game, and also includes various game devices mounted on or connected to the game control board 10, such as indicators, LEDs, motors, switches, and various circuits (not shown). A main control unit 11 for controlling is provided. The effect control board 20 performs a process of performing an effect in response to a command transmitted from the game control board 10, and various effect devices mounted on or connected to the effect control board 20, for example, a liquid crystal display 22 and a speaker 26. , A sub-control unit 21 for controlling a display, an LED, a lamp, a motor, switches, various circuits, etc. (not shown).

The sub-control unit 21 is a ROM in which a program or the like is stored, a RAM used as a work memory, a CPU that performs control operations according to the program, and signals from switches and sensors (not shown) connected to the effect control board 20. Is provided and has an I / O port for outputting a signal to a circuit or the like connected to or mounted on the effect control board 20 to perform various controls for performing the effect and mounted on the effect control board 20. Directly or indirectly control each part of the control circuit, etc. (not shown).

The liquid crystal display 22 connected to the effect control board 20 has a display area 22a for displaying an image, a control unit for controlling the display of a predetermined image or the like in the display area 22a based on a control signal from the sub control unit 21, or the like. (Not shown). The display area 22a of the liquid crystal display 22 is arranged on the player side of the housing of the gaming machine 1, and is visible to the player.

Further, the speaker 26 connected to the effect control board 20 is arranged on the player side of the housing of the gaming machine 1, and the sub control unit 21 outputs sound or the like related to the effect from the speaker 26 at a predetermined volume. It is possible to make it.

Hereinafter, an example in which the slot machine is applied as the game machine 1 will be described.

[About the control state controlled by the main control unit 11]
The control state controlled by the main control unit 11 of this embodiment and the control performed by the main control unit 11 in connection with the control of the control state will be described.

The main control unit 11 of the present embodiment has a plurality of advantageous states that are advantageous to the player, a precursory state that suggests the possibility of shifting to the advantageous state, a plurality of advantageous states and a normal state that is not controlled by the precursory state, and the like. It is possible to control to a controlled state. In addition, regardless of which control state is controlled, predetermined lottery conditions (for example, in a pachinko gaming machine, a game ball wins in the starting area, and in a slot machine, a game start operation is performed. ) Is satisfied, it is possible to acquire a random number value from the random number circuit provided in the main control unit 11 and perform an internal lottery to determine a display result that allows derivation based on the random number value.

The advantageous state is a state in which the probability that a display result advantageous to the player is derived and the probability that the display result advantageous to the player is allowed to be derived are higher than usual in the slot machine (so-called bonus game). A state), a state in which an operation mode for deriving a display result advantageous to the player is notified (a state controlled by a so-called AT), and a privilege advantageous to the player (directly advantageous or indirect). It corresponds to the state where there is a high possibility that (including those that are advantageous to) will be granted.

In addition, the precursor state is a chance zone in which in a slot machine, a decision to be controlled by an AT (assist time) in which an operation mode advantageous to the player is notified is drawn with a higher probability than in the normal state (a chance zone). CZ), the state from when a special role with a transition to an advantageous state that is advantageous to the player by winning is won by an internal lottery until the special role is won is applicable.

If the lottery result of the internal lottery becomes a specific result while controlling to the normal state, an advantageous state transition lottery for determining whether or not to shift to an advantageous state advantageous for the player is performed, and the advantageous state shift lottery is performed. After the state transition lottery determines that the game will be shifted to the advantageous state, the game will be shifted to the advantageous state of one set (40 games in this embodiment) through the precursory state. In addition, when the lottery result of the internal lottery becomes a specific result in the normal state, the state is shifted to the precursor state regardless of the lottery result of the advantageous state transition lottery, and the precursor state is controlled for a predetermined period. do. In this embodiment, the main control unit 11 is configured to shift to the precursory state regardless of the lottery result of the advantageous state transition lottery when the lottery result of the internal lottery becomes a specific result. It is also possible to perform a lottery to determine whether or not to control the precursor state according to the lottery result of the lottery, and shift to the precursor effect according to the result of the lottery. Further, the main control unit 11 is configured to control the precursor state over a predetermined period of time, but when the lottery result of the internal lottery becomes a specific result, the precursor is based on the lottery result of the advantageous state transition lottery or the like. A lottery for determining the period of the production may be performed, and the precursor state may be controlled for a period according to the lottery result. Further, in the advantageous state transition lottery, it is configured to determine whether or not to shift to one set of advantageous states, but whether or not to shift to the advantageous state and the period of the advantageous state (number of games) when shifting to the advantageous state. , The number of sets) may be determined.

When the main control unit 11 controls the precursor state and the lottery result of the internal lottery becomes a specific result, the main control unit 11 determines whether or not the state is to shift to the advantageous state. The above-mentioned advantageous state transition lottery or an additional lottery for determining whether or not to add a period for controlling the advantageous state is performed.

For example, in the advantageous state transition lottery in the normal state, after shifting to the precursory state without deciding to shift to the advantageous state, the lottery result of the internal lottery is the specific result when controlling to the precursory state. In that case, that is, when the decision to shift to the advantageous state has not yet been made and the lottery result of the internal lottery is a specific result in the precursory state, the advantageous state transition lottery is performed in the same manner as in the above-mentioned normal state. conduct. Then, by winning in the advantageous state transition lottery, it is controlled to shift to one set of advantageous states after the precursory state. On the other hand, in the normal state, after it is decided by the advantageous state transition lottery to shift to the advantageous state and then the precursor state is controlled, and when the precursor state is controlled as described above, and in the precursor state as described above, the advantage state shifts. It has already been decided that the lottery result of the internal lottery will be a specific result, that is, the transition to the advantageous state will be made while the lottery is decided to shift to the advantageous state and the control to the precursory state is continued. If the lottery result of the internal lottery becomes a specific result in the precursory state, the additional lottery is performed without performing the advantageous state transition lottery. By winning the additional lottery, the number of sets in the advantageous state to be controlled after the end of the precursory state is controlled to be added by one set. In this way, the main control unit 11 controls in an advantageous manner for the player by performing an additional lottery after it is decided to shift to the advantageous state in the precursory state.

In addition, after shifting from the normal state to the precursor state, a predetermined period (for example, the number of games, the elapsed time, etc.) elapses, and when the end condition of the precursor state is satisfied, the precursor state is usually terminated. Advantageous state transition in the state or the precursor state Controls to shift to the advantageous state or the normal state depending on the winning status of the lottery.

For example, when the end condition of the precursory state is satisfied, the lottery for transition to the advantageous state is not won and it is not decided to shift to the advantageous state, and when the end condition of the precursory state is satisfied, the advantageous state is satisfied. Control to shift to the normal state without shifting to. After that, in the normal state, the lottery result of the internal lottery becomes a specific result, so that the precursor state is controlled again. On the other hand, if it is decided to win the advantageous state transition lottery and shift to at least one set of advantageous states by the time the termination condition of the precursory state is satisfied, the termination condition of the precursory state is satisfied. When doing so, it is controlled to shift to an advantageous state.

In the advantageous state, the value given to the player by the gaming machine 1 is given to the game on the gaming machine 1 for at least the period of the advantageous state according to the number of sets determined by the above-mentioned advantageous state transition lottery and the additional lottery. Control to the advantage of the player by exceeding the value used. When shifting to the advantageous state, first, the number of sets of the advantageous state given is subtracted by 1, and the advantageous state is controlled for a period of one set (for example, 40 games). Then, after controlling the advantageous state over a period of one set, if the number of remaining sets of the advantageous state given is 1 or more, the number of sets of the advantageous state is subtracted by 1 again to make one set. By controlling the advantageous state over a period of minutes (for example, 40 games, etc.), the advantageous state is controlled to continue. Such control is repeated until the number of sets in the advantageous state becomes zero.

Further, in the advantageous state, since the lottery result in the internal lottery becomes a specific result, an additional lottery is performed, and by winning in the additional lottery, the number of sets in the advantageous state is added by one set. Then, the number of sets of the advantageous state given becomes 0, and the remaining period for the last one set becomes 0, so that the control of the advantageous state is terminated and the control is performed so as to shift to the normal state. Hereinafter, an advantageous state controlled over one set or a plurality of sets may be referred to as a series of advantageous states.

[Commands sent by the main control unit 11]
The main control unit 11 of this embodiment can transmit various commands to the sub control unit 21, and is produced according to the control status on the main control unit 11 side specified based on the commands. It is possible to have the sub-control unit 21 perform the control.

As various commands, for example, it is possible to send a command that can specify the control state controlled in the game each time the game is started. Further, when the internal lottery is performed, it is possible to send a command capable of specifying the lottery result of the internal lottery. Further, when the advantageous state transition lottery is performed, it is possible to send a command capable of specifying the lottery result of the advantageous state transition lottery. Further, when the additional lottery is performed, it is possible to send a command capable of specifying the lottery result of the additional lottery. Further, it is possible to transmit a command capable of specifying the quantity of the value used for playing the game in the game machine 1. Further, when the value given to the player is given by the gaming machine 1, it is possible to send a command capable of specifying the quantity of the given value. Further, when the game is started, it is possible to send a command that can specify that the game is to be started. Further, when it is decided to control the precursor state, it is possible to send a command that can specify the timing to start the precursor state. Further, when shifting a control state (for example, a normal state, a precursor state, an advantageous state, etc.) to another control state, it is possible to send a command capable of specifying the control state after the shift. Further, when the number of advantageous state sets given is subtracted by 1 and the control of the advantageous state over the period of a new set is started, the control of the advantageous state for a new set is started. It is possible to send a command that can identify.

[About precursory effects and specific effects]
The precursor effect and the specific effect performed by the sub control unit 21 will be described with reference to FIGS. 2 to 6.

As shown in FIG. 2, it is a case where it is specified that the control state controlled by the main control unit 11 is a normal state based on the command received from the main control unit 11, and it is internal. It is when it is specified that the lottery result of the lottery is a specific result in which the advantageous state transition lottery is performed on the main control unit 11 side, and it is specified that the main control unit 11 side shifts to the precursory state. At that time, the sub-control unit 21 may start the control of the precursor effect and perform the precursor effect for a predetermined period controlled by the main control unit 11 side to the precursor state, thereby shifting to an advantageous state. Suggest. Then, when the predetermined period of the precursory state ends, it is possible to notify the result and notify whether or not it is decided to shift to the advantageous state.

As shown in FIG. 2A, in the precursory effect, the effect can be advanced to a plurality of effect stages, and the effect stages of the present embodiment are the first stage, the second stage, and the second stage as described later. It is composed of three stages and a fourth stage (see FIG. 3 and the like), and is controlled to one of the production stages during the execution of the precursory effect. When the sub-control unit 21 controls the precursor effect to any of the first stage to the third stage, the sub control unit 21 wins the specific effect lottery to perform the specific effect, and then sets the effect stage of the precursor effect. It is possible to control so that the stage progresses, and if the production stage of the precursory production reaches the fourth stage (final stage) and then the specific production lottery is won and the specific production is performed, the production stage is set. It is designed to be maintained at the final stage.

Then, when it is specified on the main control unit 11 side that the control of the precursor state is terminated, the sub control unit 91 controls to terminate the precursor effect regardless of the progress of the effect stage.

As shown in FIG. 2B, when ending the precursory effect, an image or video (hereinafter, image, etc.) of the battle effect in which the ally character (for example, character A) and the enemy character (for example, character B) confront each other. Is displayed on the liquid crystal display 22, and then an image or the like showing the result of the confrontation between the ally character and the enemy character is displayed on the liquid crystal display 22 (FIGS. 2C and 2e). (See), it is suggested by the confrontation result between the ally character and the enemy character whether or not it is decided that the main control unit 11 side shifts to the advantageous state.

For example, as shown in FIG. 2C, when it is specified that the main control unit 11 has decided to shift to the advantageous state based on the command received from the main control unit 11. Determines that the liquid crystal display 22 displays a winning image in which a friendly character wins over an enemy character (in this embodiment, an image of character A and a character image of "winning"), thereby shifting to an advantageous state. It is controlled to notify the result of notifying the fact that the image has been executed. Then, in the control of the result notification, after the winning image is displayed, a predetermined period (for example, a predetermined time elapses, a period until a predetermined operation is performed by the player, etc.) elapses, so that FIG. 2 ( As shown in d), a result notification image (in this embodiment, a logo image including a character image of "advantageous state transition confirmed") for notifying that the transition to the advantageous state has been confirmed is displayed on the liquid crystal display 22. Display it. Further, the speaker 26 is controlled to output an advantageous state transition confirmation sound (for example, a fanfare sound) for notifying that the transition to the advantageous state is confirmed.

After that, the result notification image is displayed on the liquid crystal display 22, and the advantageous state transition confirmation notification sound is output from the speaker 26 until a predetermined period (for example, a predetermined time elapses and a predetermined operation is performed by the player). When the period of (such as) elapses, the precursor effect is terminated and the effect state effect described later is shifted to. The advantageous state effect is an effect mainly performed when the main control unit 11 is controlled to the advantageous state.

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 2E, when it is specified that the main control unit 11 has not determined to shift to the advantageous state based on the command received from the main control unit 11. Is shifted to an advantageous state by displaying a defeat image in which a ally character is defeated by an enemy character (in this embodiment, an image of characters A and B and a character image of "defeat") on the liquid crystal display 22. It is controlled to notify the result suggesting that the fact has not been decided. Then, in the control of the result notification, a predetermined period (for example, a predetermined time elapses, a period until a predetermined operation is performed by the player, etc.) elapses after the defeat image is displayed, thereby producing a precursor effect. Shift to the normal production that was done before the start. The normal effect is an effect mainly performed when the main control unit 11 is controlled in the normal state.

Next, the production modes in each production stage (first to fourth stages) of the precursory effect will be described with reference to FIGS. 3 and 4.

As shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, the effect stage of the precursory effect is composed of four stages, the first stage to the fourth stage. At each effect stage, the liquid crystal display 22 displays a character image of the ally character (character A) appearing in the above-mentioned battle effect and an atmosphere image showing the atmosphere emitted by the character.

The first stage of the precursory effect is an initial stage that is first controlled by the start of the precursory effect, and as shown in FIGS. 3A and 4, the atmosphere image in the first stage is the precursory effect. It is the smallest size (hereinafter, may be referred to as a small size) as compared with other stages, and is displayed in a white display mode. Further, the sub-control unit 21 controls the precursor effect in the first stage, so that when the main control unit 11 shifts to the precursor state, an advantageous state transition lottery is performed, and the advantageous state transition lottery results in an advantageous state. It suggests that it may have been decided to move to.

The second stage of the precursory effect is a stage controlled after the first stage described above, and as shown in FIGS. 3B and 4, the atmosphere image in the second stage is the first stage. The size is larger than that of the atmosphere image (hereinafter, it may be referred to as a medium size), and it is displayed in a blue display mode. In addition, during the execution of the precursory effect, the precursory effect is shifted to the second stage by winning the specific effect lottery that is performed when the lottery result of the internal lottery becomes a specific result as described later. By controlling the precursor effect in the second stage, the sub control unit 21 performs at least one advantageous state transition lottery during the precursor state on the main control unit 11 side, and shifts to the advantageous state. It suggests that the likelihood of being decided to do so is higher than when it was controlled in the first stage.

The third stage of the precursory effect is a stage controlled after the second stage described above, and as shown in FIGS. 3C and 4, the atmosphere images in the third stage are the first stage and the first stage. The size is larger than that of the atmosphere image in two stages (hereinafter, may be referred to as a large size), and the image is displayed in a red display mode. In addition, when the precursor effect is being executed and controlled in the second stage, by winning in the specific effect lottery, the precursor effect is shifted to the third stage, and the sub control unit In 21 Suggests that is higher than when controlled in the first and second stages.

The fourth stage of the precursory effect is a stage that can be controlled next to the third stage described above, and is the final stage of the precursory effect. As shown in FIGS. 3D and 4, the atmosphere image in the fourth stage may be referred to as a larger size (hereinafter, referred to as a maximum size) as compared with the atmosphere images in the first to third stages. ), And is displayed in a rainbow-colored display mode (for example, a display mode in which multiple colors such as red, orange, yellow, green, light blue, blue, and purple are displayed at the same time, or are sequentially changed to these multiple colors). It is supposed to be done. In addition, when it is controlled in the third stage of the precursor effect, it is won in the specific effect lottery, and it is decided that the main control unit 11 side shifts to an advantageous state, the precursor effect is the first. It is suggested that the sub-control unit 21 is determined to shift to the advantageous state on the main control unit 11 side by controlling the precursor effect to the fourth stage. do.

Next, the specific effect will be described with reference to FIGS. 5 and 6.

When the sub-control unit 21 specifies that the lottery result of the internal lottery has become a specific result as a lottery condition of the specific effect lottery based on the command received from the main control unit 11 during the execution of the precursor effect. , A specific effect lottery for determining whether or not to perform a specific effect is performed, and by winning the specific effect lottery, control is performed so that the specific effect is performed.

A lottery table used for the specific effect lottery is registered in advance in the ROM of the sub control unit 21, and the specific effect lottery tables A and B are included as the lottery table. When the lottery conditions for the specific effect lottery are satisfied, the sub-control unit 21 selects the specific effect lottery table A or the specific effect lottery table B according to the effect stage of the precursory effect, and specifies the specific effect lottery table based on the selected specific effect lottery table. Control to perform a production lottery. When the lottery conditions for the specific production lottery are satisfied, if the production stage of the precursory production is the first to third stages, that is, if the production stage has not yet reached the fourth stage, which is the final stage, the specific production Select the lottery table A and perform a specific production lottery. On the other hand, when the lottery conditions for the specific production lottery are satisfied, if the production stage of the precursory production is the fourth stage, that is, if the production stage has already reached the final stage, the specific production lottery table B is selected. , Perform a specific production lottery.

In the specific effect lottery table A, when the specific effect lottery is performed, the specific effect is performed according to whether or not the main control unit 11 has decided to shift to the advantageous state and the progress of the precursory effect. The probability of winning is set. When the progress of the precursory effect is the first stage and the second stage, and the main control unit 11 has decided to shift to an advantageous state, the winning probability a that the specific effect can be won can be won. Is the first stage and the second stage, and is set higher than the winning probability b in which it is possible to win a specific effect when the decision is not made. Further, when the progress of the precursory effect is the third stage and the main control unit 11 has decided to shift to an advantageous state, the winning probability c that the specific effect can be won is This is the third stage, and when the decision is not made, the fact that a specific effect is to be performed is set higher than the winning probability of 0, which can be won. When it is decided to shift to an advantageous state by performing the specific effect lottery based on the specific effect lottery table A, the ratio of the specific effect being executed is higher than that in the case where the determination is not made. Therefore, it is suggested that the specific effect is more likely to be controlled to the advantageous state after the precursor state than when the specific effect is not performed.

Further, in the specific effect lottery table A, when the precursory effect is the first stage and the second stage, it is determined that the specific effect is performed regardless of whether or not it is determined to shift to the advantageous state. However, when the precursory effect is the third stage, it is possible to decide to perform a specific effect only when it is determined to shift to the advantageous state, and the state shifts to the advantageous state. If that is not decided, no specific effect will be performed.

Further, as will be described later, when a specific production lottery is performed based on the specific production lottery table A and a specific production is performed by winning the lottery, control for advancing the production stage of the precursory production by one step. Is always performed, and when the production stage of the precursory production is the first stage to the third stage, the specific production lottery performed based on the specific production lottery table A determines the progress of the production stage. Also serves as.

In the specific production lottery table B, when the specific production lottery is performed, the specific production is performed according to whether or not the main control unit 11 side has decided to add the period of the advantageous state in the additional lottery. The winning probability that can be won is determined. The winning probability d that the specific effect can be won when it is decided to add the period of advantageous state is the winning that the specific effect can be won when the decision is not made. It is set higher than the probability e. When it is decided to add a period of advantageous state by performing a specific effect lottery based on the specific effect lottery table B, the ratio of the specific effect being executed as compared with the case where the determination is not made. By increasing the value and performing the specific effect, it is suggested that there is a high possibility that the period of the advantageous state is added as compared with the case where the specific effect is not performed.

Next, an effect mode of the specific effect will be described with reference to FIG.

When the specific effect lottery is won, the sub-control unit 21 performs the specific effect in the same effect mode regardless of whether the specific effect lottery is performed based on the lottery table of the specific effect lottery table A or B. In addition, regardless of the progress of the production stage, regardless of the progress of the production stage, the production stage of the precursory production when the lottery conditions of the specific production lottery are satisfied is specified in the same production mode. Perform the production. Then, after performing the specific effect when the effect stage of the precursor effect is the first stage to the third stage, the precursor effect is updated so that the effect stage is advanced by one stage. On the other hand, after the specific effect is performed when the effect stage of the precursor effect is the fourth stage, that is, the final stage, the effect stage is controlled to be maintained in the fourth stage.

In the specific effect, the atmosphere image showing the atmosphere emitted by the character of the character image displayed according to the progress of each effect stage of the precursor effect is displayed in a display mode different from the atmosphere image of each effect stage (in this embodiment, in this embodiment). The size is larger than the size of the atmosphere image (maximum size) in the 4th stage (hereinafter, may be referred to as the enlarged size), and multiple colors including all the display colors of the atmosphere image in each production stage (hereinafter, may be referred to as enlarged size). Hereinafter, it may be simply referred to as a plurality of colors.) It is displayed on the liquid crystal display 22 in a display mode). In addition, the speaker 26 is controlled to output a specific effect sound suggesting that the specific effect is being performed.

As shown in FIG. 6A, for example, the sub-control unit 21 determines a specific event (in this embodiment, an internal lottery on the main control unit 11 side) when the precursor effect is controlled in the first stage. When the lottery result becomes a specific result and the specific production lottery is won) and the specific production lottery is won, the control of the specific production is started and the atmosphere image is displayed in the first stage of the precursory production. The mode (small size / white) is changed to the display mode (enlarged size / multiple colors) of a specific effect. Further, when the control of the specific effect is started, the specific effect sound is controlled to be output from the speaker 26. After that, when a predetermined predetermined time (for example, 3 seconds, etc.) elapses, the atmosphere image is changed from the display mode of the specific effect to the display mode of the second stage (medium size / blue) which is the next effect stage. Then, the production stage of the precursory production is updated, and the control of the specific production is terminated.

Further, for example, even when the precursor effect is controlled in the second stage or the third stage, the sub control unit 21 controls the specific effect when a specific event occurs and the specific effect lottery is won. From the display mode (medium size / blue in the second stage, large size / red in the third stage) of the effect stage in which the atmosphere image is controlled at the start of the control, the display mode (enlargement) of the specific effect is started. Change to size / multiple colors). Further, when the control of the specific effect is started, the specific effect sound is controlled to be output from the speaker 26. After that, when a predetermined predetermined time (for example, 3 seconds, etc.) elapses, the atmosphere image is displayed in the display mode of the next production stage (large size / red in the third stage, fourth stage) from the display mode of the specific effect. (Maximum size, rainbow color), update the production stage of the precursory production, and end the control of the specific production.

Further, as shown in FIG. 6B, for example, when the precursor effect is controlled in the fourth stage, the sub control unit 21 is a specific event (in this embodiment, the inside on the main control unit 11 side). When the lottery result of the lottery becomes a specific result and the specific production lottery is won) and the specific production lottery is won, the control of the specific production is started and the atmosphere image is displayed in the fourth stage of the precursory production. The display mode (maximum size, rainbow color) of is changed to the display mode (enlarged size, multiple colors) of a specific effect. Further, when the control of the specific effect is started, the specific effect sound is controlled to be output from the speaker 26. After that, when a predetermined predetermined time (for example, 3 seconds, etc.) elapses, the atmosphere image is displayed in the display mode of the fourth stage (maximum size), which is the production stage at the start of the specific effect, from the display mode of the specific effect.・ Change to (rainbow color) to maintain the production stage of the precursory production and end the control of the specific production.

In this way, the sub control unit 21 performs a specific effect lottery when the lottery result of the internal lottery on the main control unit 11 side becomes a specific result, and when the specific effect lottery is won, the sub control unit 21 performs a specific effect. This suggests that the lottery result of the internal lottery has become a specific result.

Further, since the advantageous state transition lottery can be performed on the main control unit 11 side when the lottery result of the internal lottery becomes a specific result, the sub control unit 21 can perform the lottery result of the internal lottery on the main control unit 11 side. If a specific production lottery is performed and the specific production lottery is won when the specific effect is obtained, it is possible that it has been decided that the specific production will result in a transition to an advantageous state in the advantageous state transition lottery. Is also suggested.

Further, since the main control unit 11 side can perform an additional lottery when the lottery result of the internal lottery becomes a specific result, the sub control unit 21 specifies the lottery result of the internal lottery on the main control unit 11 side. It is also suggested that if a specific production lottery is performed when the result is obtained and the specific production lottery is won, the period controlled to the advantageous state may be added by performing the specific production. ..

Further, when the sub-control unit 21 controls the production stage to any one of the first stage to the third stage during the execution of the precursor effect, the sub control unit 21 wins the specific effect lottery and performs the specific effect. , The control for advancing the production stage by one stage is performed, and it is suggested that the production stage of the precursory production is advanced by performing the specific production.

Further, in the sub control unit 21, when the progress stage of the precursory effect is the first stage to the third stage, the lottery result of the internal lottery on the main control unit 11 side becomes a specific result, and the sub control unit 21 wins in the specific effect lottery. By doing so, after the specific effect is performed, the effect stage of the precursor effect is updated by advancing one step from the effect stage at the start of the specific effect. On the other hand, when the progress stage of the precursory effect is the fourth stage (final stage), the lottery result of the internal lottery becomes a specific result, and after the specific effect is performed by winning in the specific effect lottery, the precursory effect is produced. The production stage of is maintained at the fourth stage at the start of the specific production.

Further, after the stage of the precursory effect is the final stage (fourth stage), the sub-control unit 21 has a specific result in the lottery result of the internal lottery, and is elected in the specific effect lottery. It is possible to execute a specific effect in relation to the fact that, and after performing the specific effect, the final stage (fourth) without advancing the stage of the precursory effect according to the specific result. Stage) is to be maintained.

Further, the sub-control unit 21 updates the effect stage of the precursor effect by one stage after executing the specific effect before the stage of the precursor effect reaches the final stage (fourth stage). When updating the stage of the precursory effect notified by the liquid crystal display 22, the specific effect is executed.

Further, when the sub-control unit 21 performs the specific effect lottery, if the progress stage of the precursory effect is the third stage, the sub-control unit 21 performs the lottery using the specific effect lottery table A, so that the main control unit 11 It is decided that the specific effect will be performed only when the side has decided to shift to the advantageous state. Then, after the specific production is performed, the production stage of the precursor production is updated to the fourth stage, and only when it is decided that the transition to the advantageous state is made, the production stage of the precursor production is set. It is updated from the 3rd stage to the 4th stage. As a result, the sub-control unit 21 controls the precursor effect in the fourth stage to notify that the transition to the advantageous state is confirmed.

Further, when the sub-control unit 21 performs the specific effect lottery, it is determined that the progress stage of the precursory effect is the fourth stage (final stage), and the main control unit 11 side controls it in an advantageous state. If so, by performing the lottery using the specific effect lottery table B, it is possible to determine that the specific effect will be performed when the additional lottery is performed on the main control unit 11 side. Then, by deciding to perform the specific effect in the specific effect lottery, the specific effect is executed. As a result, the sub-control unit 21 updates the effect stage of the precursor effect to the fourth stage, and then performs a specific effect, so that an additional lottery is performed on the main control unit 11 side, and the control is advantageous for the player. It has come to suggest the possibility that it is being done.

Further, the main control unit 11 shifts to the precursor state when a predetermined transition condition is satisfied, and then terminates the precursor state when a predetermined predetermined period elapses. On the other hand, the sub control unit 21 controls the precursor effect for a period in which the main control unit 11 is controlled to the precursor state, and the main control unit 11 ends the precursor state. When it is done, the precursory effect is terminated regardless of the progress of the precursory effect. Regardless of whether or not the effect stage of the precursor effect has progressed to the final stage, the sub control unit 21 controls the precursor effect until the predetermined end condition is satisfied on the main control unit 11 side. ing.

In this embodiment, the sub-control unit 21 has a specific effect by the lottery result of the internal lottery on the main control unit 11 side and winning in the specific effect lottery while the precursor effect is being executed. However, when the lottery result of the internal lottery becomes a specific result, the specific effect is always executed and the effect stage of the precursory effect may be updated. In such a configuration, it is preferable to have a configuration in which the effect stage of the precursory effect can be controlled to more than four stages.

Further, in the present embodiment, the sub-control unit 21 starts the specific effect when the execution condition of the specific effect is satisfied during the execution of the precursor effect, and the predetermined period elapses, which is a precursor. Although the production stage of the production can be updated, the production stage of the precursory production may be updated by performing a predetermined operation by the player after starting the specific production.

Further, in the present embodiment, the sub control unit 21 performs a specific effect lottery when the lottery result of the internal lottery on the main control unit 11 side becomes a specific result during the execution of the precursor effect, and in the lottery. A specific effect is executed by winning, while a precursory effect is continued without performing a specific effect by not winning in the lottery. However, after the specific effect lottery is performed, a predetermined effect is determined by the player. The configuration may be such that a specific effect is executed by performing the operation.

Further, in the present embodiment, after the production stage of the precursor effect controlled by the sub control unit 21 reaches the final stage, when the lottery result of the internal lottery performed on the main control unit 11 side becomes a specific result. , The main control unit 11 can perform an additional lottery to perform control that is advantageous to the player, but after the production stage of the precursory effect controlled by the sub control unit 21 reaches the final stage. , Suggests the setting status of the set value for setting the ball output rate (winning probability of the internal lottery) in the gaming machine 1 when the lottery result of the internal lottery performed on the main control unit 11 side becomes a specific result. By configuring the setting value suggestion effect to be performed, it may be possible to perform control that is advantageous to the player after the effect stage of the precursor effect controlled by the sub control unit 21 reaches the final stage.

[About advantageous state production]
The advantageous state effect performed by the sub-control unit 21 of this embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 7 to 11.

As described above, the main control unit 11 performs an advantageous state lottery when the lottery result of the internal lottery becomes the lottery target result in the normal state, and by winning the advantageous state lottery, it controls to the precursor state and controls the state. After the end of the precursory state, shift to the advantageous state. In addition, even if a non-winner is not won in the advantageous state lottery in the normal state, it is controlled to the precursor state. Then, the advantageous state lottery is performed when the lottery result of the internal lottery becomes a specific result during the precursory state, and by winning the advantageous state lottery, the state shifts to the advantageous state after the end of the precursory state. After shifting to the advantageous state, the advantageous state is controlled until the remaining period of the advantageous state becomes zero.

On the other hand, the sub control unit 21 is specified to shift the control state to the advantageous state on the main control unit 11 side based on the command received from the main control unit 11, so that the advantageous state effect is produced. Is controlled to start. Then, the advantageous state is produced for a period in which the main control unit 11 is controlled to the advantageous state. After that, based on the command received from the main control unit 11, it is specified that the control state shifts to a control state other than the advantageous state, so that the advantageous state effect is controlled to end.

Further, in a predetermined area of the RAM of the sub-control unit 21, the net increase in the value increased by playing the game in a series of advantageous states (the quantity of the value used to play the game from the quantity of the given value). A net increase counter for counting the number obtained by subtracting), a game number counter for counting the number of games played in a series of advantageous states, and a controlled advantageous state in a series of advantageous states. A set number counter for counting the number of sets of the above is provided. The net increase counter and the game number counter can count the range from "0" to "9999", and the set number counter can count the range from "0" to "99".

Then, the sub control unit 21 is specified to shift to the advantageous state on the main control unit 11 side based on the command received from the main control unit 11, so that the net increase counter, the game number counter, and the set Initialize each number counter and set it to 0.

After that, when it is specified that the value has been given based on the command received from the main control unit 11, the quantity of the given value is added to the net increase number counter, and the value used for playing the game is calculated. When specified, the net increase in value in a series of advantageous states is counted by subtracting the quantity of value used to play the game from the net increase counter. Further, when it is specified to start the game based on the command received from the main control unit 11, the number of games in a series of advantageous states is counted by adding 1 to the number of games counter. Further, when it is specified that the control of the advantageous state over a period of a new set is started based on the command received from the main control unit 11, 1 is added to the set number counter to obtain a series of advantages. Count the number of sets of favorable states in the state. When the upper limit is exceeded by adding a predetermined number to the net increase counter, the game number counter, and the set number counter, the sub control unit 21 initializes the corresponding counter and sets it to 0, and the counter is set to 0. A predetermined data that can specify that the upper limit has been reached is set in a predetermined area of the RAM of the sub control unit 21 and controlled so that the counting is continued from the initial state.

As shown in FIG. 7, the advantageous state effect is performed in a series of advantageous states specified based on a net increase number of values given in a series of advantageous states specified based on a net increase counter and a game number counter. The liquid crystal display 22 is controlled to display a numerical image showing each of the number of games and the number of sets of the advantageous state controlled in a series of advantageous states specified based on the number of sets counter.

As shown in FIG. 8, since the counting range of the above-mentioned net increase counter is “0” to “9999”, the net increase of the value actually given in a series of advantageous states exceeds the counting range of the counter. In that case, the actual net increase number and the value of the net increase counter do not match, but in the advantageous state effect, after the value of the net increase counter reaches the upper limit of the measurement range, the upper limit of the net increase counter is reached. The number is uniformly displayed on the liquid crystal display 22 as a display value of a net increase in the value given in a series of advantageous states. In addition, the actual net increase counter may fall below the upper limit of the net increase counter depending on the value granting situation in the game even after the value of the net increase counter reaches the upper limit, but in the advantageous state production, the net increase counter After the value of reaches the upper limit of the measurement range, the upper limit of the net increase counter is given in a series of advantageous states regardless of whether the actual net increase is lower than the upper limit of the net increase counter. The liquid crystal display 22 is continuously displayed as a display value of the net increase in value.

Further, since the counting range of the above-mentioned game number counter is also "0" to "9999", when the number of games actually played in a series of advantageous states exceeds the counting range of the counter, The actual number of games and the value of the number of games counter do not match, but in the advantageous state production, after the value of the number of games counter reaches the upper limit of the measurement range, the upper limit of the number of games counter is set in series. As a display value of the number of games played in the advantageous state of, the liquid crystal display 22 is uniformly displayed.

Further, since the counting range of the above-mentioned set number counter is also "0" to "99", when the number of sets of the advantageous state actually controlled in a series of advantageous states exceeds the counting range of the counter. However, in the advantageous state effect, after the value of the set number counter reaches the upper limit of the measurement range, the upper limit number of the set number counter is reached. Is uniformly displayed on the liquid crystal display 22 as a display value of the number of sets of advantageous states controlled in a series of advantageous states.

Next, the control when the sub-control unit 21 updates the net increase number displayed on the liquid crystal display 22 during the execution of the advantageous state effect will be described with reference to FIG.

The sub-control unit 21 displays the liquid crystal display when the quantity of the given value or the quantity of the value used for the game is specified based on the command received from the main control unit 11 during the execution of the advantageous state effect. The numerical image showing the net increase in 22 is displayed as an update image (in this embodiment, the digit portion to be updated among the numerical values of the numerical image of the net increase is displayed with a predetermined symbol (“↓” in this embodiment). After controlling to change the other digit part to the image displayed as a numerical value), the quantity of the value specified based on the command is added or subtracted from the net increase counter. Then, by controlling the image for updating the net increase on the liquid crystal display 22 to be changed to a numerical image showing the value of the net increase counter after addition or subtraction, the net increase is increased according to the update of the net increase counter. Update the numerical image of.

Further, the sub-control unit 21 receives from the main control unit 11 when updating the display of the net increase number on the liquid crystal display 22 by adding the net increase number due to the value being given with the winning in the game. Based on the command, when it is specified that the value has been added due to the winning, the numerical image of the net increase is changed to the update image as described above, and the first predetermined effect is executed to win the prize. It suggests that the value has been added. In the first predetermined production, a value-adding image (in this embodiment, a message image of "Get!") Suggesting that the value has been added due to the winning is displayed on the liquid crystal display 22, and the value is added due to the winning. It is controlled so that the value-adding sound suggesting that the value has been added is output from the speaker 26.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 9A, for example, in a state where "274" is displayed on the liquid crystal display 22 as a numerical image of a net increase in an advantageous state production, a prize is generated and the value is high. When it is specified that the image is to be given, the numerical image "274" of the net increase displayed on the liquid crystal display 22 is changed to the update image "2 ↓↓". Then, the first predetermined effect is executed to display the value-adding image on the liquid crystal display 22, and to output the value-adding sound from the speaker 26. Further, the quantity of the given value (“7” in this embodiment) is added to the net increase counter. Then, after hiding the value-adding image and stopping the output of the value-adding sound, the update image "2 ↓↓" displayed on the liquid crystal display 22 is changed to the numerical image "2 ↓↓" corresponding to the net increase counter value. 281 ”is updated. In this way, if a prize is generated and a value is given before the display value of the net increase reaches the upper limit in the advantageous state production, the numerical image of the net increase is changed to the update image. 1 By performing a predetermined effect, it is suggested that the value has been added with the occurrence of a prize.

Further, as described above, the upper limit of the net increase counter is "9999", the display value of the net increase in the advantageous state effect is also "9999", and after the net increase counter value reaches the upper limit of the measurement range, The numerical image "9999" is uniformly displayed on the liquid crystal display 22 as the upper limit of the net increase counter as the display value of the net increase of the advantageous state controlled in a series of advantageous states. In this state, the prize is won. When it is specified that the value is generated and the value is given, the numerical image of the net increase is changed to the update image and the first predetermined effect is performed.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 9B, for example, in a state where "9999" is displayed on the liquid crystal display 22 as a numerical image of a net increase in an advantageous state production, a prize is generated and the value is high. When it is specified that the image is to be given, the numerical image "9999" of the net increase displayed on the liquid crystal display 22 is changed to the update image "99 ↓↓". Then, the first predetermined effect is executed, the value-adding image is displayed on the liquid crystal display 22, and the value-adding sound is output from the speaker 26. Then, after hiding the value-adding image and stopping the output of the value-adding sound, the update image "99 ↓↓" displayed on the liquid crystal display 22 is changed to the numerical image "99 ↓↓" corresponding to the net increase counter value. Update to "9999". In this way, even after the display value of the net increase has reached the upper limit in the advantageous state production, if a prize is generated and the value is given, the numerical image of the net increase is changed to the update image. 1 By performing a predetermined effect, it is suggested that the value has been added with the occurrence of a prize.

Next, the control when the sub-control unit 21 updates the number of games to be displayed on the liquid crystal display 22 during the execution of the advantageous state effect will be described with reference to FIG.

When it is specified that the game has started based on the command received from the main control unit 11 during the execution of the advantageous state effect, the sub control unit 21 displays a numerical image indicating the number of games on the liquid crystal display 22. , Update image (in this embodiment, the digit part to be updated among the numerical values of the numerical image of the number of games is displayed with a predetermined symbol ("↓" in this embodiment), and the other digit parts are displayed as numerical values. After controlling to change to the image), 1 is added to the game number counter. Then, by controlling so as to change the image for updating the number of games on the liquid crystal display 22 to a numerical image indicating the value of the number of games counter after addition, the numerical value of the number of games is changed according to the update of the number of games counter. Update the image.

Further, the sub-control unit 21 updates the display of the number of games on the liquid crystal display 22, and when the game is started, 1 is added to the number of games counter, and the value of the number of games counter is predetermined. When the predetermined number of games (100 games, 500 games, 1000 games, and every 1000 games thereafter) is reached, the second predetermined effect is executed and the number of games played in a series of advantageous states is increased. It suggests that the predetermined number of games has been reached. In the second predetermined production, a predetermined number of games arrival suggestion image (for example, a message image of "1000 G over") indicating that the predetermined number of games has been reached is displayed on the liquid crystal display 22, and the predetermined number of games is reached. It is controlled so that the sound of reaching a predetermined number of games, which suggests the effect, is output from the speaker 26.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 10A, for example, the game may be started in a state where "999" is displayed on the liquid crystal display 22 as a numerical image of the number of games in the advantageous state production. When specified, the numerical image "999" of the number of games displayed on the liquid crystal display 22 is changed to the update image "↓↓↓". Then, after adding 1 to the game number counter, the second predetermined effect is executed, and a predetermined number of games arrival suggestion image corresponding to the updated game number counter value (in this embodiment, a message image of "1000 G over"). Is displayed on the liquid crystal display 22, and the sound of reaching a predetermined number of games is output from the speaker 26. Then, after hiding the predetermined number of games arrival suggestion image and stopping the output of the predetermined number of games arrival sound, the update image "↓↓↓" displayed on the liquid crystal display 22 is used as the game number counter value. Update to the corresponding numerical image "1000". In this way, when a game in which the number of games reaches a predetermined number of games is started before the display value of the number of games reaches the upper limit in the advantageous state production, the numerical image of the number of games is updated. By changing the image and performing the second predetermined effect, the game is started, and it is suggested that the number of games has reached the predetermined number of games.

Further, as described above, the upper limit of the number of games counter is "9999", the display value of the number of games in the advantageous state production is also "9999", and after the number of games counter value reaches the upper limit of the measurement range, The numerical image "9999" is uniformly displayed on the liquid crystal display 22 as the upper limit of the number of games counter as the display value of the number of games in the advantageous state controlled in a series of advantageous states. In this state, the game is played. When it is specified that it will be started, the numerical image of the number of games is changed to the update image. Further, 1 is added to the game number counter, and when the added game number counter value reaches a predetermined number of games, a second predetermined effect is performed.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 10B, for example, the game may be started in a state where "9999" is displayed on the liquid crystal display 22 as a numerical image of the number of games in the advantageous state production. When specified, the numerical image "9999" of the number of games displayed on the liquid crystal display 22 is changed to the update image "99 ↓↓". Further, 1 is added to the game number counter, and when the added game number counter value reaches the predetermined number of games (in this embodiment, "1000" after reaching the upper limit), the second predetermined effect is executed. The predetermined number of games reached suggestion image (in this embodiment, the message image of "9999G over") is displayed on the liquid crystal display 22, and the predetermined number of games reached sound is output from the speaker 26. Then, after hiding the predetermined number of games arrival suggestion image and stopping the output of the predetermined number of games arrival sound, the update image "99 ↓↓" displayed on the liquid crystal display 22 is set to the game number counter value. Update to the corresponding numerical image "9999". In this way, even after the display value of the number of games reaches the upper limit in the advantageous state production, when the game in which the number of games reaches the predetermined number of games is started, the numerical image of the number of games is updated. By changing the image and performing the second predetermined effect, the game is started, and it is suggested that the number of games has reached the predetermined number of games.

Next, the control when the sub-control unit 21 updates the number of sets in the state to be displayed on the liquid crystal display 22 during the execution of the advantageous state effect will be described with reference to FIG.

When it is specified that a new set of the advantageous state is to be started based on the command received from the main control unit 11 during the execution of the advantageous state effect, the sub control unit 21 determines the number of sets on the liquid crystal display 22. The indicated numerical image is displayed as an update image (in this embodiment, the digit portion to be updated among the numerical values of the numerical image of the number of sets is displayed with a predetermined symbol (“↓” in this embodiment), and the other digit portion is displayed. After controlling to change to the image displayed as a numerical value), 1 is added to the set number counter. Then, by controlling the liquid crystal display 22 to change the image for updating the number of sets to a numerical image indicating the value of the number of sets counter after addition, the numerical value of the number of sets is changed according to the update of the number of sets counter. Update the image.

Further, when the sub-control unit 21 adds the number of sets by starting a new set in an advantageous state and updates the display of the number of sets on the liquid crystal display 22, a command received from the main control unit 11. When it is specified that a new set of the advantageous state is to be started based on the above, the numerical image of the number of sets is changed to the update image as described above, and the third predetermined effect is executed to perform the advantageous state. Suggests that a new set of will be started. In the third predetermined effect, an advantageous state set start image (in this embodiment, a message image of "+1 set") suggesting that a new set of advantageous states is started is displayed on the liquid crystal display 22, and the advantageous state is displayed. The speaker 26 is controlled to output an advantageous state set start sound suggesting that a new set is started.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 11A, for example, in a state where "9" is displayed on the liquid crystal display 22 as a numerical image of the number of sets in the advantageous state effect, a new set of the advantageous state is started. When it is specified that the image is to be displayed, the numerical image "9" of the number of sets displayed on the liquid crystal display 22 is changed to the update image "↓". Then, the third predetermined effect is executed to display the advantageous state set start image on the liquid crystal display 22, and to output the advantageous state set start sound from the speaker 26. Also, 1 is added to the set number counter. Then, after hiding the advantageous state set start image and stopping the output of the advantageous state set start sound, the update image "↓" displayed on the liquid crystal display 22 is a numerical value corresponding to the set number counter value. Update to image "10". In this way, when a new set of advantageous states is started before the display value of the number of sets reaches the upper limit in the advantageous state effect, the numerical image of the number of sets is changed to the update image, and the third By performing a predetermined effect, it is suggested that a new set in an advantageous state will be started.

Further, as described above, the upper limit of the set number counter is "99", the display value of the set number in the advantageous state effect is also "99", and after the set number counter value reaches the upper limit of the measurement range, The numerical image "99" is uniformly displayed on the liquid crystal display 22 as the upper limit number of the set number counter as the display value of the number of sets of the advantageous state controlled in a series of advantageous states. In this state, the advantageous state is displayed. When it is specified that a new set of the above is started, the numerical image of the number of sets is changed to the update image and the third predetermined effect is performed.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 11B, for example, in a state where "99" is displayed on the liquid crystal display 22 as a numerical image of the number of sets in the advantageous state production, a new set of the advantageous state is started. When it is specified that the image is to be displayed, the numerical image "99" of the number of sets displayed on the liquid crystal display 22 is changed to the update image "↓↓". Then, the third predetermined effect is executed to display the advantageous state set start image on the liquid crystal display 22, and to output the advantageous state set start sound from the speaker 26. Then, after hiding the advantageous state set start image and stopping the output of the advantageous state set start sound, the update image "↓↓" displayed on the liquid crystal display 22 corresponds to the set number counter value. Update to the numerical image "99". In this way, even after the display value of the number of sets reaches the upper limit in the advantageous state production, when a new set of the advantageous state is started, the numerical image of the number of sets is changed to the update image, and the third By performing a predetermined effect, it is suggested that a new set in an advantageous state will be started.

[About action and effect 1]
Some conventional gaming machines have a configuration in which an effect consisting of a plurality of stages is executed and a predetermined situation is suggested according to the advanced stages in the effect.

In a gaming machine having such a configuration, when the production reaches the final stage, the production is continued with the same contents until the production is completed, and the situation after the final stage is considered. No.

On the other hand, the game machine 1 of the present embodiment can execute a predetermined effect consisting of a plurality of stages (in this embodiment, a precursor effect, a net increase display in an advantageous state effect, a number of games display, and a set number display). This is a specific event (in this embodiment, the lottery result of the internal lottery becomes a specific result, a prize is generated with the addition of value, the game is started, and a new set of advantageous states is started. It is possible to advance the stage of the predetermined effect according to the occurrence of the event, and the stage of the predetermined effect is the final stage (in this embodiment, the fourth stage, the display of "9999", " If a specific event occurs before the display of "99"), it is possible to advance the stage of the precursory effect according to the occurrence of the specific event, and that the specific event has occurred. In connection with this, a specific effect (in this embodiment, a specific effect, a first predetermined effect, a second predetermined effect, and a third predetermined effect) can be executed, and a specific event occurs after the stage of the precursor effect is the final stage. If this is the case, the stage of the precursory effect is not advanced in response to the occurrence of the specific event, but the specific effect can be executed in relation to the occurrence of the specific event.

According to this configuration, until the stage of the precursory effect is the final stage, it is expected that the stage of the predetermined effect can be advanced by executing the specific effect in relation to the occurrence of the specific event. In addition to being able to do this, the specific effect is also executed when a specific event occurs after the stage of the precursory effect has reached the final stage, that is, when a specific event occurs in a situation where the stage of the precursory effect does not advance any further. Can enhance the unexpectedness.

The gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment has a main control unit 11 that can be controlled to a precursory state for a predetermined period of time before shifting to an advantageous state that is advantageous to the player, and the main control unit 11 side to the precursory state. The sub-control unit 21 includes a sub-control unit 21 capable of executing a precursor effect composed of a plurality of stages over a controlled period, and a liquid crystal display 22 for notifying the stage of the precursor effect, and the sub-control unit 21 is a specific event (main control). It is possible to advance the stage of the precursory production in response to the occurrence of the lottery result of the internal lottery in the precursory state on the part 11 side), and it is related to the occurrence of the specific event. The specific effect can be executed, and the precursor effect has a configuration that suggests that the precursor effect may be controlled to an advantageous state that is advantageous to the player after the precursor state according to the progress of the stage of the precursor effect. In 21 Although it is not allowed to do so, it is a configuration in which a specific effect can be executed in relation to the specific result.

According to this configuration, until the stage of the precursory effect is the final stage, the stage of the precursory effect progresses by executing the specific effect in relation to the lottery result of the internal lottery becoming the specific result. It can be expected that the possibility of gaining, that is, being controlled to an advantageous state is increased, and when the lottery result of the internal lottery becomes a specific result after the stage of the precursory production is the final stage, that is, the precursory effect Even if a specific result is obtained in a situation where the stage of Even if you reach the stage, you can enhance your interest.

In this embodiment, the sub-control unit 21 is in the stage of predictive effect in response to the occurrence of a specific event (the lottery result of the internal lottery becomes a specific result in the precursory state on the main control unit 11 side). The configuration is such that the occurrence of a specific event cannot be recognized from the outside, but the occurrence of a specific event may be recognized from the outside. For example, the sub-control unit 21 In response to the occurrence of a specific event (the lottery result of the internal lottery becomes a specific result in the precursor state on the main control unit 11 side, and the specific display result corresponding to the specific result is derived), the precursor effect is produced. A configuration or the like capable of advancing the steps of the above may be used.

Further, in the present embodiment, whether or not the sub control unit 21 performs a specific effect each time a specific event (the lottery result of the internal lottery becomes a specific result in the precursor state on the main control unit 11 side) occurs. A specific effect lottery is performed, and by winning the specific effect lottery, a specific effect can be performed, and after the specific effect is performed, the stage of the precursory effect can be advanced, that is, a specific event in the precursory state. The sub-control unit 21 may be configured to advance the stage of the precursory effect when a specific event occurs, for example, the sub-control unit 21 may be configured to advance the stage when a specific event occurs. A configuration in which the stage of the precursory effect is sequentially advanced each time a specific event (the lottery result of the internal lottery becomes a specific result in the precursory state on the main control unit 11 side) may be used.

Further, in the present embodiment, the sub control unit 21 advances the stage of the precursor effect every time a specific event (the lottery result of the internal lottery becomes a specific result in the precursor state on the main control unit 11 side) occurs. It is possible to perform a specific effect lottery to determine whether or not to perform a specific effect, perform a specific effect by winning the specific effect lottery, and execute the specific effect after performing the specific effect. The configuration, that is, the configuration in which the specific effect can be executed when the specific event occurs, but the configuration in which the specific effect can be executed in the situation where the specific event does not actually occur when the occurrence of the specific event is allowed. Well, for example, the sub-control unit 21 has a specific event (the lottery result of the internal lottery becomes a specific result in the precursor state on the main control unit 11 side, and the derivation of the specific display result corresponding to the specific result is allowed). In the situation where the specific display result is not actually derived, the specific effect may be executed.

Further, in the present embodiment, whether or not the sub control unit 21 performs a specific effect each time a specific event (the lottery result of the internal lottery becomes a specific result in the precursor state on the main control unit 11 side) occurs. It is possible to perform a specific effect lottery to determine the specific effect, and by winning the specific effect lottery, perform a specific effect, and after performing the specific effect, advance the stage of the precursory effect, and proceed with the stage of the precursory effect. It is a configuration in which a specific effect is executed when the specific effect is generated, that is, a configuration in which the specific effect is executed when another condition is satisfied in relation to the occurrence of the specific event, but the specific effect is always performed in relation to the occurrence of the specific event. The configuration to be executed, for example, the sub control unit 21 advances the stage of the precursor effect by the occurrence of a specific event (the lottery result of the internal lottery becomes a specific result in the precursor state on the main control unit 11 side). , A configuration for executing a specific effect may be used.

Further, in the present embodiment, the sub control unit 21 advances the stage of the precursor effect every time a specific event (the lottery result of the internal lottery becomes a specific result in the precursor state on the main control unit 11 side) occurs. It is possible to advance the stage of precursor production by generating a specific event once, but it is a precursor when a specific event occurs two or more predetermined times. The configuration may be such that the stage of production can be advanced.

Further, in the present embodiment, whether or not the sub control unit 21 performs a specific effect each time a specific event (the lottery result of the internal lottery becomes a specific result in the precursor state on the main control unit 11 side) occurs. A specific effect lottery is performed, and by winning the specific effect lottery, a specific effect can be performed, and after the specific effect is performed, the stage of the precursory effect can be advanced, that is, the stage in the precursory effect. Although the progress is controlled by the sub control unit 21, the progress of the stage in the precursory effect may be controlled by the main control unit 11. For example, the main control unit 11 has a specific event (internal lottery in the precursor state). Every time the lottery result becomes a specific result), a lottery is performed to determine whether or not to advance the precursory effect stage, and the precursory effect stage is given to the sub-control unit 21 according to the result of the lottery. It may be configured to control so as to proceed.

The main control unit 11 of the present embodiment can be controlled to an advantageous state that is advantageous to the player after being controlled to the precursor state, and the sub control unit 21 is controlled to the precursor state on the main control unit 11 side. At this time, it is possible to execute a precursor effect composed of a plurality of stages and notify the stage of the precursor effect being controlled by the liquid crystal display 22, and a specific event (in the precursor state on the main control unit 11 side). When the lottery result of the internal lottery becomes a specific result), a specific effect lottery is performed to determine whether or not to perform a specific effect, and by winning the specific effect lottery, a specific effect is performed. The configuration is such that the stage of the precursory effect can be advanced after the specific effect is performed, and the sub-control unit 21 causes a specific event before the stage of the precursory effect is the final stage (fourth stage). , The specific effect is executed when the stage of the precursor effect notified by the liquid crystal display 22 is updated.

According to this configuration, until the stage of the precursory effect is the final stage, the stage of the precursory effect that has been notified is updated with the occurrence of the specific effect, so that the specific effect can be focused on. ..

In this embodiment, the sub-control unit 21 performs a specific event (precursor on the main control unit 11 side) during the execution of the precursor effect before advancing the precursor effect to the final stage (fourth stage). When the lottery result of the internal lottery becomes a specific result in the state), a specific production lottery is performed, and by winning the specific production lottery, the specific production is performed and the stage of the precursory production is always advanced. However, the sub-control unit 21 is configured to be able to execute the specific effect even when a specific event occurs before the stage of the precursor effect is advanced to the final stage (fourth stage) and the stage of the precursor effect is not advanced. However, for example, when a specific event occurs during the precursory effect, a lottery is performed to determine whether or not to advance the stage of the precursory effect, and if the lottery is won, after the specific effect is performed, after the specific effect is performed. On the other hand, if the lottery is not won, the stage may be advanced, and after the specific effect is performed, the stage may be controlled so as not to proceed. In this way, in a configuration in which the specific effect can be executed even when the specific event occurs and the stage of the precursor effect is not advanced, when the specific event occurs before the precursor effect advances to the final stage but the stage is not advanced. Since a specific effect is executed, it is possible to expect the stage to progress even when the stage does not progress.

The main control unit 11 of the present embodiment can be controlled to an advantageous state that is advantageous to the player after being controlled to the precursor state, and the sub control unit 21 is controlled to the precursor state on the main control unit 11 side. At that time, it is possible to execute a precursor effect consisting of multiple stages, and when a specific event (the lottery result of the internal lottery becomes a specific result in the precursor state on the main control unit 11 side) occurs, the specific effect It is possible to perform a specific effect lottery to decide whether or not to perform the specific effect, perform a specific effect by winning the specific effect lottery, and proceed with the stage of the precursory effect after performing the specific effect. In the specific effect lottery, when the effect stage of the precursory effect currently being controlled is one stage before the final stage (third stage in this embodiment), the main control unit 11 side is in an advantageous state. Only when it is decided to control to, the specific production lottery can be won, and only when it is decided to control to an advantageous state, the stage of the precursory production is the final stage (4th). It is possible to proceed to the stage), and it is configured to notify that the stage of the precursory effect is the final stage and the advantageous state is reached after the precursory state.

According to this configuration, when the main control unit 11 is controlled to the precursor state, the sub control unit 21 notifies that the precursor effect is advanced to the final stage to be in an advantageous state. It is possible to further enhance the interest by advancing the stage of the precursory production to be performed.

When the main control unit 11 of the present embodiment controls the precursor state, a predetermined end condition (for example, the number of games played in the precursor state reaches a predetermined predetermined number of games). , The elapsed time from the start of the precursor state reaches a predetermined predetermined time, etc.), the control of the precursor state is terminated, and the sub-control unit 21 side Regardless of whether or not the stage of the precursory effect has progressed to the final stage, the configuration is such that the precursory state is controlled until a predetermined end condition is satisfied.

According to this configuration, the main control unit 11 can manage the control of the precursor state without considering the progress of the stage in the precursor effect on the sub control unit 21 side, and the effect associated with the control of the precursor state can be managed. Design etc. becomes easy.

The main control unit 11 of this embodiment can perform an internal lottery based on a random number value acquired from a random number circuit included in the main control unit 11, and the sub control unit 21 can perform a specific event (main control unit 11). Each time the lottery result of the internal lottery becomes a specific result on the 11th side in the precursory state), a specific effect lottery is performed to determine whether or not to perform a specific effect, and the specific effect is specified by winning the specific effect lottery. It is possible to perform the production and proceed with the stage of the precursory production after performing the specific production, and for the specific event, the lottery result by the internal lottery performed by the main control unit 11 is the specific result. This is the configuration that occurs as a result.

According to this configuration, the main control unit 11 can randomly determine the occurrence of a specific event, and the sub-control unit 21 can cause variations in the progress of the stage of the precursor effect. It is possible to enhance the interest by advancing.

The main control unit 11 of the present embodiment can be controlled to an advantageous state that is advantageous to the player after being controlled to the precursor state, and the sub control unit 21 is controlled to the precursor state on the main control unit 11 side. When it is determined that the precursor effect consisting of a plurality of stages is executed and the main control unit 11 side controls it in an advantageous state, the precursor effect stage is advanced to the final stage (fourth stage). When a specific event (the lottery result of the internal lottery becomes a specific result in the precursor state on the main control unit 11 side) occurs after the stage of the precursory effect is the final stage. It is a configuration that can execute a specific effect in relation to the occurrence of the specific event, and the main control unit 11 controls to an advantageous state when a specific event occurs during the period of control to the precursor state. If it is decided, the player is controlled in an advantageous manner by performing an additional lottery to determine whether or not to add the number of games to be controlled to the advantageous state.

According to this configuration, it is determined that the main control unit 11 side is controlled in an advantageous state, and after the stage of the precursory effect is advanced to the final stage, a specific event occurs, so that the specific effect is produced. At the time of the event, the main control unit 11 performs an additional lottery to control the player in an advantageous manner, so that the interest after the stage of the precursory effect is the final stage can be further enhanced.

The sub-control unit 21 of the present embodiment can display a numerical image showing a net increase in value increased by playing a game in a series of advantageous states on the liquid crystal display 22 in the advantageous state effect. It is possible to advance the display stage of the numerical image by updating the numerical image in response to the occurrence of a specific event (giving value) during the execution of the advantageous state effect, and the display stage of the numerical image. If a specific event occurs before the final stage (“9999” in this embodiment), it is possible to advance the display stage of the numerical image according to the occurrence of the specific event. , The first predetermined effect (in this embodiment, the display of the value-adding image and the output of the value-adding sound) can be executed in relation to the occurrence of the specific event, and the display stage of the numerical image is the final stage. If a specific event occurs after that, the display stage of the numerical image is not advanced in response to the occurrence of the specific event, but the first predetermined effect can be executed in relation to the occurrence of the specific event. It is a composition.

According to this configuration, until the display stage of the numerical image of the net increase reaches the final stage, the display stage of the numerical image progresses by executing the first predetermined effect in relation to the occurrence of a specific event. When a specific event occurs after the display stage of the numerical image has reached the final stage, that is, when a specific event occurs in a situation where the display stage of the numerical image cannot be advanced any further. However, the unexpectedness can be enhanced by executing the first predetermined effect.

In the advantageous state production, the sub-control unit 21 of this embodiment has a specific event (adding value) before the display stage of the numerical image of the net increase reaches the final stage (“9999” in this embodiment). When the display stage of the numerical image is updated according to the occurrence, the first predetermined effect (in this embodiment, the display of the value-adding image and the output of the value-adding sound) is executed.

According to this configuration, until the display stage of the numerical image reaches the final stage, the display stage of the numerical image is updated with the occurrence of the first predetermined effect. Therefore, pay attention to the first predetermined effect. Can be done.

In the sub-control unit 21 of the present embodiment, the value of the net increase counter reaches the upper limit of the measurement range in the advantageous state production, and the display stage of the numerical image of the net increase is the final stage (“9999” in this embodiment). ), The upper limit of the net increase counter is used as the display value of the net increase of the value given in a series of advantageous states, and the numerical image at the final stage of the numerical image of the net increase (in this embodiment, "9999") is uniformly displayed on the liquid crystal display 22, and regardless of whether or not the actual net increase is below the upper limit of the net increase counter, the upper limit of the net increase counter is set in a series of advantageous states. It is configured to be continuously displayed on the liquid crystal display 22 as a display value of the net increase number of the given value.

According to this configuration, in the advantageous state production, whether or not the actual net increase has fallen below the upper limit of the net increase counter after the display stage of the numerical image reaches the final stage when the net increase reaches a predetermined number. Regardless of this, the numerical image of the final stage is continuously displayed, so even though the numerical image is in the final stage and is not updated anymore, the numerical image is reduced only when it falls below the upper limit. The dissatisfaction of the person can be reduced.

In the advantageous state production, the sub-control unit 21 of this embodiment causes a specific event (adding value) after the display stage of the numerical image of the net increase reaches the final stage (“9999” in this embodiment). If this is the case, the display stage of the numerical image is not advanced, but the numerical image is once changed to an update image (“99 ↓↓” in this embodiment) in connection with the occurrence of the specific event. , It is a configuration that controls to display the numerical image again.

According to this configuration, after the display stage of the numerical image of the net increase is the final stage, the display stage of the numerical image is not advanced, but the numerical image is an image for update in connection with the occurrence of the specific event. Since it is changed once, it is possible to recognize that a specific event has occurred.

In the advantageous state effect, the sub-control unit 21 of the present embodiment can display a numerical image showing the number of games played in a series of advantageous states on the liquid crystal display 22, and is capable of displaying the advantageous state effect. It is possible to advance the display stage of the numerical image by updating the numerical image according to the game being performed during the execution, and the display stage of the numerical image is the final stage (in this embodiment, " Before becoming 9999 "), the number of games played in a series of advantageous states becomes a predetermined number of games (in this embodiment, 100 games, 500 games, 1000 games, and every 1000 games thereafter). When the specific event occurs, the display stage of the numerical image is advanced according to the occurrence of the specific event, and the second predetermined effect (this embodiment) is related to the occurrence of the specific event. Then, when a specific event occurs after the display of the predetermined number of games arrival suggestion image and the output of the predetermined number of games arrival sound) are executed and the display stage of the numerical image is the final stage, the specific event occurs. The display stage of the numerical image is not advanced accordingly, but the second predetermined effect is executed in relation to the occurrence of the specific event.

According to this configuration, until the display stage of the numerical image of the number of games reaches the final stage, the display stage of the numerical image progresses by executing the second predetermined effect in relation to the occurrence of the specific event. When a specific event occurs after the display stage of the numerical image has reached the final stage, that is, when a specific event occurs in a situation where the display stage of the numerical image does not proceed any further. However, the unexpectedness can be enhanced by executing the second predetermined effect.

In the advantageous state production, the sub-control unit 21 of this embodiment is in a specific event (during a series of advantageous states) before the display stage of the numerical image of the number of games becomes the final stage (“9999” in this embodiment). When updating the display stage of the numerical image in response to the occurrence of the occurrence of the number of games of the game played in the above (in this embodiment, the suggestion of reaching the predetermined number of games). It is configured to display an image and output a sound that reaches a predetermined number of games).

According to this configuration, until the display stage of the numerical image of the number of games reaches the final stage, the display stage of the numerical image is updated with the occurrence of the second predetermined effect. You can pay attention to it.

In the advantageous state production, the sub-control unit 21 of the present embodiment has started a specific event (game has been started) after the display stage of the numerical image of the number of games has reached the final stage (“9999” in this embodiment). ) Occurs, the display stage of the numerical image is not advanced, but the numerical image is once converted into an update image (“99 ↓↓” in this embodiment) in connection with the occurrence of the specific event. It is configured to change and control so that the numerical image is displayed again.

According to this configuration, after the display stage of the numerical image of the number of games is the final stage, the display stage of the numerical image is not advanced, but the numerical image is an image for update in connection with the occurrence of the specific event. Since it is changed once, it is possible to recognize that a specific event has occurred.

In the advantageous state effect, the sub-control unit 21 of the present embodiment can display a numerical image showing the number of sets of advantageous states performed in a series of advantageous states on the liquid crystal display 22, and the advantageous state effect is produced. It is possible to advance the display stage of the numerical image by updating the numerical image in response to the occurrence of a specific event (a new set of advantageous states is started) during the execution of. If a specific event occurs before the display stage of the numerical image reaches the final stage (“99” in this embodiment), the display stage of the numerical image is advanced according to the occurrence of the specific event. In addition, the third predetermined effect (in this embodiment, the output of the advantageous state set start sound of the advantageous state set start image) is executed in relation to the occurrence of the specific event, and the display stage of the numerical image is the final stage. If a specific event occurs after the above, the display stage of the numerical image is not advanced according to the occurrence of the specific event, but the third predetermined effect is executed in relation to the occurrence of the specific event. It is a configuration to do.

According to this configuration, until the display stage of the numerical image of the number of sets in the advantageous state reaches the final stage, the third predetermined effect is executed in relation to the occurrence of the specific event, so that the numerical image is displayed. It is possible to expect that the stage can proceed, and when a specific event occurs after the display stage of the numerical image reaches the final stage, that is, a specific event occurs in a situation where the display stage of the numerical image does not proceed any further. Even in such a case, the unexpectedness can be enhanced by executing the third predetermined effect.

In the advantageous state production, the sub-control unit 21 of the present embodiment is a specific event (advantageous state) before the display stage of the numerical image of the number of sets of the advantageous state becomes the final stage (“99” in this embodiment). When updating the display stage of the numerical image in response to the occurrence of (starting a new set of), the third predetermined effect (in this embodiment, the advantageous state set start sound of the advantageous state set start image) Output) is executed.

According to this configuration, until the display stage of the numerical image of the number of sets in the advantageous state reaches the final stage, the display stage of the numerical image is updated with the occurrence of the third predetermined effect. It is possible to focus on a predetermined effect.

In the advantageous state production, the sub-control unit 21 of the present embodiment has a specific event (advantageous state) after the display stage of the numerical image of the number of sets of the advantageous state is the final stage (“99” in this embodiment). When a new set has started), the display stage of the numerical image is not advanced, but the numerical image is updated as an image for updating in connection with the occurrence of the specific event (in this embodiment). , "↓↓"), and then the numerical image is displayed again.

According to this configuration, after the display stage of the numerical image of the number of sets in the advantageous state is the final stage, the display stage of the numerical image is not advanced, but the numerical image is displayed in connection with the occurrence of the specific event. Since the image is once changed to the update image, it is possible to recognize that a specific event has occurred.

Although the examples of the present invention have been described above, the present invention is not limited to these examples, and even if there are changes or additions within the scope of the gist of the present invention, the present invention may be included in the present invention. Needless to say.

The second embodiment of the gaming machine to which the present invention is applied will be described. Since the configuration of the gaming machine of this embodiment includes the same configuration as that of the first embodiment described above, different points will be mainly described here. In the first embodiment, an example in which the slot machine is applied as the gaming machine 1 has been described, but in the second embodiment, an example in which the pachinko gaming machine is applied as the gaming machine 1 will be described.

In the gaming machine 1 of the first embodiment, when a predetermined lottery condition (for example, in a slot machine, a game start operation is performed) is satisfied in a normal state, an internal lottery is performed, and the lottery result of the lottery is performed. Is a specific result, and a lottery for shifting to an advantageous state is performed to determine whether or not to shift to an advantageous state. Then, regardless of the lottery result of the advantageous state transition selection, the control state is controlled to a precursor state over a predetermined period (number of games). After that, according to the lottery result of the advantageous state transition selection held until the end of the precursor state, it is possible to shift to the advantageous state after the end of the precursor state. On the other hand, in the game machine 1 of the second embodiment, when a predetermined lottery condition (for example, in the pachinko game machine, the game ball wins a prize in the starting area) is satisfied in the normal state, the advantageous state is obtained. A lottery will be held to decide whether or not to transfer. Then, the lottery result of the lottery becomes a predetermined result (for example, in a pachinko gaming machine, a super reach state (including a big hit and a miss)), and after a predetermined predetermined period elapses, according to the lottery result. It is a configuration that can shift to an advantageous state.

When a pachinko gaming machine is applied as a gaming machine, the advantageous state is a state in which the game medium is likely to win a prize (so-called jackpot gaming state) or a jackpot winning state in the state of the special variable winning means. A state in which the probability of being able to play is high (so-called probability change state), a state in which the opening frequency of the winning opening increases and the number of game media owned by the player is difficult to decrease (so-called time reduction state), and a state in which the player is advantageous. The state in which the right is generated, the state in which the conditions for paying out the game medium are easily satisfied, and the like are applicable.

Further, in the gaming machine 1 of the first embodiment, it is possible to execute a precursor effect composed of a plurality of stages over a period controlled to the precursor state, and during the execution of the precursor effect, a specific event (the lottery result of the internal lottery is specified). As a result, and winning in a specific production lottery), it is possible to advance the production stage of the precursory production. On the other hand, in the gaming machine 1 of the second embodiment, the lottery result of the lottery for determining whether or not to shift to the advantageous state is a predetermined result (for example, in the pachinko gaming machine, the super reach state (including big hit and loss). )) After the lottery, it is possible to execute a precursory effect consisting of a plurality of stages for a predetermined period of time, and during the execution of the precursory effect, a specific event (for example, in a pachinko gaming machine, starts). It is possible to advance the production stage of the precursory production in response to the occurrence of a game ball winning in the area).

Further, in the gaming machine 1 of the first embodiment, the precursor effect is produced in response to the occurrence of a specific event (the lottery result of the internal lottery is a specific result and the winner is won in the specific effect lottery) during the execution of the precursor effect. It is possible to proceed with the production stage of When the decision is made, it is possible to advance the production stage of the precursory production to the final stage. On the other hand, in the gaming machine 1 of the second embodiment, a precursor occurs in response to a specific event (for example, in a pachinko gaming machine, a gaming ball wins a prize in the starting area) during the execution of the precursor effect. It is possible to advance the production stage of the production, and during the execution of the precursory production, the lottery performed by the establishment of the lottery conditions that triggered the precursory production and the predetermined lottery conditions are satisfied. When it is decided in any of the lottery that is performed by the above-mentioned lottery that the player will be in an advantageous state, the production stage of the precursory effect can be advanced to the final stage.

Specifically, the gaming machine 1 determines whether or not to shift to an advantageous state when a predetermined lottery condition (for example, a game ball wins in the starting area) is satisfied in the normal state. And the lottery result of the lottery becomes a predetermined result (for example, a super reach state (including big hit and miss)), and then, over a predetermined period predetermined according to the specific result, a plurality of stages (for example) For example, it is controlled to perform a precursory effect (for example, a super reach effect) consisting of four stages). In this embodiment, the sub-control unit 21 can control the effect mode of the precursor effect to be the same as the effect mode of the precursor effect in the first embodiment described above.

Then, every time a specific event (for example, in a pachinko gaming machine, a game ball wins a prize in the starting area) occurs during the execution of the precursor effect, the currently controlled precursor effect stage reaches the final stage. If it is determined whether or not the final stage has been reached, a stage progress lottery for determining whether or not to proceed with the production stage of the precursory effect is performed based on a predetermined lottery table. By winning the stage progress lottery, the stage of the precursory production is advanced. In addition, when the stage progress lottery is won and the stage of the precursory effect is advanced, it is controlled to perform a specific effect. In this embodiment, the sub-control unit 21 can control the specific effect effect mode to be the same as the effect mode of the specific effect in the first embodiment described above.

In the lottery table of the stage progress lottery, it is decided whether or not the production stage of the precursory effect currently controlled and the lottery performed when the predetermined lottery conditions are satisfied will be transferred to the advantageous state. The winning probability is set in advance according to the situation, and no matter which stage the production stage is in progress, if it is decided that the transition to an advantageous state is made, the decision is not made. The winning probability is set so that the step-by-step lottery can be won with a higher probability than in the case. As a result, in the precursory production, when it is decided that the transition to an advantageous state is made, the ratio of winning the stage progress lottery becomes high, and the production stage of the precursory production is advanced, so that the production stage is changed. It has been suggested that it is more likely to be controlled to an advantageous state after a precursory state than if it does not progress.

Further, in the lottery table of the stage progress lottery, if the currently controlled production stage of the precursory effect is one stage before the final stage, the lottery condition (for example,) that triggered the start of the precursory effect (for example). A lottery was held with the establishment of the game ball in the starting area) and a lottery was held with the establishment of the lottery conditions newly established during the precursory production (for example, the game ball is won in the starting area). The winning probability is set so that the player can win the stage-progressing lottery only when it is decided that the player will be transferred to the advantageous state by any of the above. As a result, the production stage of the precursory effect can be advanced to the final stage only when it is decided that the stage is to be shifted to the advantageous state. Therefore, the stage is shifted to the advantageous state by proceeding to the final stage. It is designed to notify that it will be done.

In addition, a stage progress lottery is performed based on the lottery table of the stage progress lottery, and when the production stage is advanced by winning the lottery, a specific production is performed, and the production stage of the precursory production is When the stage is one stage before the final stage from the first stage, the stage progress lottery performed based on the lottery table of the stage progress lottery also serves as a lottery for determining whether or not to perform a specific effect.

When a specific event (for example, in a pachinko gaming machine, a game ball wins a prize in the starting area) occurs during the execution of the precursor effect, the final stage is reached at the currently controlled precursor effect production stage. If it is determined that there is, whether or not to perform a set value suggestion effect that suggests the setting status of the set value for setting the ball output rate (big hit winning probability) in the gaming machine 1 without performing the step progress lottery. A set value suggestion effect lottery is performed to determine whether or not. Further, when the set value suggestion effect lottery is won and the set value suggestion effect is performed, it is controlled to perform a specific effect. In addition, when the final stage has been reached in the production stage of the precursory production, the stage progress lottery is not performed, so that the production stage is not updated from the final stage to another stage. There is.

In the lottery table of the set value suggestion effect lottery, the number of times that a predetermined lottery condition (for example, a game ball wins in the starting area) is satisfied during the execution of the precursor effect (hereinafter referred to as the number of times the lottery condition is satisfied). The winning probability is determined according to (there is.). Further, as the number of times the lottery condition is satisfied increases, it is determined that the set value suggestion effect that suggests the set value setting status is performed with higher accuracy. As a result, during the precursory effect, the larger the number of times the lottery condition is satisfied, the easier it is for the set value suggestion effect to be performed with higher accuracy. In addition, during the execution of the precursory effect, after the effect stage reaches the final stage, a set value suggestion effect lottery is performed, and the set value suggestion effect is performed according to the lottery result, which is advantageous for the player. It is designed to be controlled.

The gaming machine 1 performs the above control over a predetermined period after the lottery result of the lottery reaches a predetermined result (for example, a super reach state (including a jackpot and a miss)), and the predetermined period ends. At that time, the result notification for notifying whether or not it is decided to shift to the advantageous state is performed, and the control of the series of precursory effects is terminated. Then, when it is decided to shift to the advantageous state, it is controlled to shift to the advantageous state when the timing corresponding to the lottery in which the decision is made is reached.

In this embodiment, the gaming machine 1 can advance the production stage of the precursory effect in response to a specific event (for example, in the pachinko gaming machine, the game ball wins a prize in the starting area). However, during the execution of the precursory effect, a specific event (for example, in a pachinko gaming machine, a game ball wins a prize in the starting area) occurs, and another condition (for example, a game ball in the starting area) occurs. It may be possible to advance the production stage of the precursory effect according to the establishment of the lottery result of the lottery performed by winning the prize (such as the predetermined result).

Further, in the present embodiment, the production stage of the precursory effect is advanced in response to a specific event (for example, in a pachinko gaming machine, a game ball wins a prize in the starting area) during the execution of the precursory effect. It is a configuration that allows the game ball to win a prize in the starting area as a specific event, but as a specific event, whether or not a new hold occurs or whether or not to shift to an advantageous state It may be configured to apply that the lottery result of the lottery for determining the above is a predetermined result (big hit, small hit, part of loss, etc.).

[About action and effect 2]
The gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment draws a lottery when predetermined lottery conditions (for example, a game ball wins in the starting area) are satisfied in a normal state, and the lottery result of the lottery is a predetermined result (for example). , Super reach state (including big hit and miss)), and then, after a predetermined period predetermined according to the predetermined result elapses, it is possible to control to an advantageous state. It is a configuration that can perform a precursory effect consisting of a plurality of stages in a predetermined period, and during the execution of the precursory effect, a specific event (for example, in a pachinko gaming machine, a game ball wins a prize in the starting area, a new hold It is possible to advance the stage of the precursory effect in response to the occurrence of), and it is possible to execute the specific effect in relation to the occurrence of the specific event. It is a configuration that suggests that the player may be controlled to an advantageous state after the precursory state according to the progress of the stage of the effect, and when a specific event occurs after the stage of the precursory effect is the final stage. In addition, the stage of the precursory effect is not advanced in response to the occurrence of the specific event, but the specific effect can be executed in relation to the occurrence of the specific event.

According to this configuration, until the stage of the precursory effect is the final stage, the stage of the precursory effect can proceed by executing the specific effect in relation to the occurrence of the specific event, that is, an advantageous state. It can be expected that the possibility of being controlled will increase, and if a specific event occurs after the stage of precursor production is the final stage, that is, in a situation where the stage of precursor production does not advance any further, the specific event will occur. Even if it occurs, it is possible to enhance the unexpectedness by executing the specific effect, so even if the stage reaches the final stage where the stage does not progress any more in the precursory effect that progresses step by step, it is possible to enhance the interest. ..

The gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment performs a lottery to determine whether or not to shift to an advantageous state when predetermined lottery conditions (for example, a gaming ball wins in the starting area) are satisfied. In a predetermined period after the lottery result of the lottery becomes a predetermined result (for example, a super reach state (including big hit and miss)), it is possible to execute a precursor effect consisting of a plurality of stages, and a specific event (for example, a pachinko gaming machine) can be executed. Then, when a game ball wins a prize in the starting area and a new hold occurs), a stage progress lottery for the precursory effect is performed, and by winning the stage progress lottery, the precursory effect is produced. It is a configuration that allows the stage to progress, and in the stage progress lottery, it is advantageous when the production stage of the precursory effect currently being controlled is the stage immediately before the final stage (for example, the third stage). Only when it is decided to shift to the state, it is possible to win the stage progress lottery, and only when it is decided to shift to the advantageous state, the stage of the precursory production progresses to the final stage. It is possible to make it possible to do so, and it is configured to notify that the stage of the precursory effect is the final stage and then the state is shifted to the advantageous state.

According to this configuration, when the main control unit 11 is controlled to the precursor state, the sub control unit 21 notifies that the precursor effect is advanced to the final stage to be in an advantageous state. It is possible to further enhance the interest by advancing the stage of the precursory production to be performed.

The gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment performs a lottery to determine whether or not to shift to an advantageous state when predetermined lottery conditions (for example, a gaming ball wins in the starting area) are satisfied. In a predetermined period after the lottery result of the lottery becomes a predetermined result (for example, a super reach state (including big hit and miss)), it is possible to execute a precursor effect consisting of a plurality of stages, and a specific event (for example, a pachinko gaming machine) can be executed. Then, when a game ball wins a prize in the starting area and a new hold occurs), a stage progress lottery for the precursory effect is performed, and by winning the stage progress lottery, the precursory effect is produced. The sub-control unit 21 has a configuration in which it is possible to advance the stages and perform a specific effect, and before the stage of the precursory effect reaches the final stage (for example, the fourth stage), a specific event occurs and the liquid crystal display This is a configuration in which a specific effect is executed when the stage of the precursor effect notified by the display 22 is updated.

According to this configuration, until the stage of the precursory effect is the final stage, the stage of the precursory effect that has been notified is updated with the occurrence of the specific effect, so that the specific effect can be focused on. ..

The gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment performs a lottery to determine whether or not to shift to an advantageous state when predetermined lottery conditions (for example, a game ball wins in the starting area) are satisfied. After the lottery result of the lottery reaches a predetermined result (for example, a super reach state (including big hit and miss)), the following processing such as a process of controlling to an advantageous state is performed after a predetermined predetermined period elapses. It is possible to control the precursory effect until a predetermined end condition is satisfied, regardless of whether or not the precursory effect stage has progressed to the final stage.

According to this configuration, the gaming machine 1 can manage the control after the lottery for determining whether or not to shift to the advantageous state without considering the progress of the stage in the precursory effect. It becomes easy to design the production that accompanies the control.

The gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment performs a lottery to determine whether or not to shift to an advantageous state when predetermined lottery conditions (for example, a gaming ball wins in the starting area) are satisfied. In a predetermined period after the lottery result of the lottery becomes a predetermined result (for example, a super reach state (including big hit and miss)), it is possible to execute a precursor effect consisting of a plurality of stages, and a specific event (for example, a pachinko gaming machine) can be executed. Then, when a game ball wins in the starting area), a stage progress lottery for the precursory effect is performed, and by winning the stage progress lottery, the stage of the precursory effect is advanced and a specific effect is performed. It is a configuration that can be performed, and a specific event is a configuration that occurs when predetermined lottery conditions are satisfied.

According to this configuration, the occurrence of a specific event can be randomly determined to cause variation in the progress of the stage of the precursory effect, so that the interest of the stage of the precursory effect can be enhanced.

Although the second embodiment of the present invention has been described above, the present invention is not limited to the second embodiment, and is included in the present invention even if there are changes or additions within a range that does not deviate from the gist of the present invention. Needless to say. Further, the same or similar configuration as that of Example 1 has the same effect as that described in Example 1. Further, the modified example exemplified for Example 1 can also be applied to Example 2.

1 Pachinko machine 11 Main control unit 21 Sub control unit 22 Liquid crystal display 26 Speaker

Claims (1)

In a gaming machine that plays a game
Specific state control means that controls to a specific state,
An advantageous state control means capable of controlling an advantageous state that is advantageous to the player after the specific state,
An advantageous state determining means for determining whether or not to control the advantageous state,
A stage progress means capable of advancing a stage to a specific stage among a plurality of stages according to the occurrence of a specific event in the specific state.
A stage notification means for notifying which stage of a plurality of stages it is in, and
A specific effect execution means that can execute a specific effect,
With
The advantageous state determining means determines whether or not to control to the advantageous state when controlled to the specific state, and is not determined to control to the advantageous state when controlled to the specific state. Even in this case, it is possible to determine whether or not to control to the advantageous state when the specific event occurs in the specific state.
The step-advancing means can advance the stage at a higher rate when it is determined to control the advantageous state than when it is not determined to control the advantageous state. By advancing to the specific stage on the condition that the control to the advantageous state is determined, it is suggested that the advantageous state may be achieved after the specific state according to the degree of progress of the stage, and the specific stage is specified. The stage is advanced so that it is suggested that the advantageous state is obtained after the specific state by advancing to the stage.
The specific effect executing means executes the specific effect when the specific event occurs and the stage progress means advances the stage, and after the stage progress means advances the stage to the specific stage, the specific effect execution means is described. Ri executable der the specific effect even when a specific event has occurred,
The stage notification means notifies which stage of the plurality of stages it is in by displaying a specific image with a different size depending on which stage of the plurality of stages it is in.
The specific effect executing means is a gaming machine that executes an effect of displaying an image larger than the size of the specific image according to any stage as the specific effect.

Images