JP7160330B2 - game machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to gaming machines.

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, as a game machine, a pachinko game machine is provided with a display device capable of displaying a variable display game based on a plurality of pieces of identification information, and generates a specific game mode advantageous to the player according to the result of the variable display game. It has been known. Further, a plurality of reels are provided, the plurality of reels are variably displayed based on the player's start operation to execute the game, the plurality of reels are stopped based on the player's stop operation, and the plurality of reels are stopped. A slot machine is known that generates a specific game state according to a display mode. Further, in recent years, slot machines are increasingly equipped with a display device in addition to the reels, and the display device performs game-related effects.
Among such gaming machines, there is known a gaming machine in which a stage consisting of a predetermined background image or the like is displayed on a display device, and various effects are displayed on the stage (Patent Document 1).

Japanese Unexamined Patent Application Publication No. 2018-000721

However, conventional game machines have room for improvement.

In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, the gaming machine of the present invention includes lottery means for drawing lots to determine whether or not a privilege is given to a player, and notification means for executing a predetermined notification based on the lottery results of the lottery means. and a game machine comprising: management means for managing that the notification means has executed a specific notification; performance control means for performing control related to performance based on the management information of the management means; and the lottery means and a probability control means for generating a high probability state in which the probability of granting a specific privilege is increased, and the notification means, when a predetermined privilege is granted to the player, the type of the prescribed privilege The privilege notification means includes, as the specific notification, a contradictory notification that is different from the notification corresponding to the type of privilege given to the player. Execution is possible when the probability state occurs, and the management means stores the contradiction report information as the management information when the contradiction report is executed, and when the high probability state ends, The configuration is such that the stored contradiction notification information is deleted .

1 is a schematic front view showing the appearance of a game machine; FIG. It is a block diagram which shows the control structure of a game machine. It is a figure for demonstrating the flow of the game of a gaming machine. FIG. 10 is a chart showing stage transition rates; FIG. It is a chart which shows the occurrence rate of contradiction information. It is a timing chart for explaining game states and effects until an ART state occurs. 9 is a flowchart showing contradiction notification monitoring processing; FIG. 11 is a chart showing stage transition rates when a contradiction notification flag is set; FIG. It is a chart which shows the selection rate of the pattern of continuous production|presentation. FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining the display on the display during the timer effect; FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining the display on the display during the timer effect; It is a chart which shows the selection rate of the timer production|presentation during continuous production|presentation. It is a figure for demonstrating the display of the indicator in the modification of timer production|presentation. FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining the display of the indicator during the effect of generating the bonus state; FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining the display of the indicator during the effect of generating the bonus state; FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining the display of the indicator during the effect of generating the bonus state; 10 is a chart showing the selection rate of the expectation level increasing effect when the effect button is operated during the effect of generating the bonus state, for each bonus combination. 10 is a chart showing the selection rate of the expectation level increasing effect when operating the upper effect button during the effect of generating the bonus state for each bonus combination. It is a chart showing the selection rate of the expectation level increasing effect at the time of operating the effect button during the effect of generating the bonus state. It is a chart which shows the addition rate of the stock in an ART state for every probability state. It is a flow chart which shows stock processing. FIG. 10 is a chart showing stage selection rates and stage-up rates during the ART state; FIG. It is a flow chart which shows immediately before stock monitoring processing. FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining the display on the display when a button effect is executed during the bonus state generation effect in the first modified example of the present invention; FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining the display on the display when a button effect is executed during the bonus state generation effect in the first modified example of the present invention; FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining the display on the display when a button effect is executed during the bonus state generation effect in the first modified example of the present invention; It is a chart showing the selection rate of the button effect during the bonus state generation effect in the first modification of the present invention. FIG. 10 is a chart showing the rate of change of the operation image during the effect of generating the bonus state for each bonus combination according to the first modification of the present invention; FIG. FIG. 10 is a chart showing the selection rate of display information for each bonus combination when the effect button is operated during the bonus state generation effect in the first modified example of the present invention; FIG. FIG. 12 is a diagram for explaining the display on the display when executing the button effect during the bonus state generation effect in the second modified example of the present invention; FIG. 12 is a diagram for explaining the display on the display when executing the button effect during the bonus state generation effect in the second modified example of the present invention;

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
Here, a slot machine as a suitable example of the gaming machine according to the present invention will be described.

First, the overall configuration of the slot machine 1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 and 2. FIG.
The slot machine 1 is installed in a game arcade or the like.
As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the slot machine 1 includes a front door 1a, a bet button 2a, a return button 2c, a production button 2d, an upper production button 2f, a medal slot 2, a start lever 3, reels 4, and a stop button. 5, display window 6, medal payout device 7, medal payout port 7b, main display 8, speaker 9, front panel 19, lamp 11, navigation lamp 12, advantageous section lamp 13, probability setting device 14, display decoration frame 15 , a accessory device 16 , a drum unit 18 , a main control device 10 and a sub control device 20 .

The main control device 10 and the sub-control device 20 are each provided with a storage section and a control section, and are devices capable of performing various kinds of arithmetic processing and various controls, and are included in the concept of a computer. Each storage unit includes a storage device such as a semiconductor memory device for storing programs, information, etc. necessary for the operation of the slot machine 1 . Each control unit includes a CPU and the like. Each control unit implements various functions of the present embodiment by appropriately reading and executing various programs and the like stored in each storage unit.

As shown in FIG. 1, a front door 1a is provided on the front surface of the slot machine 1. As shown in FIG.
The front door 1a is pivoted so as to be openable and closable on one side (left side in front view) of a main body (not shown) that is arranged on the rear side of the front door 1a and attached to an island facility (not shown). It is configured so that it can be opened and closed from the side. In the following description, left and right directions are shown when the slot machine 1 is viewed from the front.

When the slot machine 1 is viewed from the front side, a main display 8 is arranged at the center position in the left-right direction above the front door 1a. The main display 8 is composed of a liquid crystal display or the like capable of displaying a plurality of information such as information relating to effects (image effects), as will be described later. , period display means, update mode change means, information display means, continuation right notification means, operation image display means, operation image change means, and advance display means.
A display decorative frame 15 having an opening in the center is disposed above the front door 1a and in front of the main display 8. The main display 8 extends from the opening of the display decorative frame 15 to the display surface. is placed facing forward.

A accessory device 16 is arranged on the upper part of the front door 1a and on the left side of the main display 8. - 特許庁
The accessory device 16 is normally arranged behind the display decorative frame 15, but part of it is moved from the display decorative frame 15 by the operation of an electric drive source (not shown) such as a solenoid. The operation state is changed to appear in front of the main display 8 from the rear.

A speaker 9 is arranged on each of the left and right sides of the main display 8, and can output sound effects corresponding to the presentation displayed on the main display 8, for example.
Lamps 11 serving as notification means and privilege notification means are arranged on the left and right sides of the main display 8, respectively. It is possible to output light in a light emission mode.

A sub-display 17 is arranged on the right side of the main display 8 .
The sub-display 17 is composed of a liquid crystal display or the like capable of displaying a plurality of information such as information relating to effects (image effects) as will be described later. , period display means, update mode change means, information display means, continuation right notification means, operation image display means, operation image change means, and advance display means.

On the right side of the main display 8 and below the sub-display 17, an upper effect button 2f as operation means (operation reception means) is arranged.
The upper effect button 2f is a push-type button that moves in the front-rear direction, and the pressing operation of the upper effect button 2f is detected by a non-contact type sensor or the like, and is transmitted to the sub control device 20 as operation information of the upper effect button 2f. output to Further, inside the upper effect button 2f, a light emitting source (not shown) made up of an LED or the like is provided, and the fact that the operation of the upper effect button 2f is effective can be notified by light emission of the light emitting source.

At the center of the front door 1a of the slot machine 1 in the vertical direction, a flat front panel 19 having decorations and various functional displays on its surface is arranged.
Behind the front panel 19, a drum unit 18 having reels 4 as variable display means is arranged.
A display window 6 made of a translucent member is formed in substantially the center of the front panel 19 so that the patterns on the reel 4 can be visually recognized from the front.

The reel 4 is composed of a left reel 4a, a middle reel 4b, and a right reel 4c, which are arranged side by side in the left-right direction. is set. The reels 4 (4a to 4c) have continuous patterns (identification information) on the peripheral surface, and these patterns are configured to be identifiable from the outside through the display window 6, and the reels 4 rotate in one direction. As a result, within the display window 6, for example, the pattern can be variably displayed from top to bottom. A plurality of symbols (for example, 20 symbols) are displayed on each of the reels 4a to 4c. be.
The form of the reel 4 is not limited to this, and for example, the number of patterns on the peripheral surface may be other than 20.

Above the display window 6 on the front panel 19, navigation lamps 12a, 12b, 12c capable of informing the stop order of the stop button 5, which will be described later, are arranged corresponding to the respective reels 4a, 4b, 4c.
Further, on the lower left side of the display window 6 on the front panel 19, an advantageous section lamp 13 composed of, for example, an LED is arranged. The advantageous section lamp 13 is controlled to light up during an advantageous section (to be described later). In addition, instead of the advantageous section lamp 13, the slot machine 1 has, for example, a 7-segment display (also referred to as "7-segment") that constitutes a payout number display section for displaying the payout number of medals. , may be controlled to light up.

A stepped portion protruding forward is formed below the front panel 19, and a medal slot 2, a bet button 2a, and an effect button 2d as an operating means (operation receiving means) are arranged on the upper surface of the stepped portion. .
The medal slot 2 is a portion into which a player inserts medals (game media). Inside the medal insertion slot 2, a medal selector 2b (medal detection means), which is a sensor or the like for detecting medals inserted into the medal insertion slot 2, is provided.
The bet button 2a is a push-type button for the player to input the number of bets, which is a condition for starting the game.

The effect button 2d is a push-type button that moves in the vertical direction, and the pressing operation of the effect button 2d is detected by a non-contact sensor or the like, and is output to the sub-controller 20 as operation information of the effect button 2d. be. A light source (not shown) made up of an LED or the like is provided inside the effect button 2d, and it is possible to notify that the operation of the effect button 2d is effective by light emission of the light source.

A start lever 3, a return button 2c and a stop button 5 are arranged on the front surface of the stepped portion.
The start lever 3 is a lever operated by the player to start the game. After inputting the number of bets, the start lever 3 becomes effective and the game can be started.
The return button 2c is a push-type button that moves in the front-rear direction, and is a button that is operated to cancel the set number of bets or to pay out medals stored as credit medals.
The stop button 5 is a button for stopping the rotating reel 4, and is composed of a push-type button that moves in the front-rear direction. , a middle stop button 5b, and a right stop button 5c are arranged laterally at predetermined intervals.

Below the front door 1a of the slot machine 1, a medal payout port 7b through which medals paid out from the medal payout device 7 are discharged is arranged.

FIG. 2 shows a block diagram of a control system in the slot machine 1. As shown in FIG.
As shown in FIG. 2, the slot machine 1 includes a main controller 10 that controls the lottery of wins and the progress of the game, etc. A sub-control device 20 that performs various effects control and the like is provided. Transmission of control information between the main controller 10 and the sub-controller 20 is restricted to one direction only from the main controller 10 to the sub-controller 20, and an illegal signal from the sub-controller 20 to the main controller 10 is prohibited. input is prevented.

The main controller 10 includes a bet button 2a, a medal selector 2b, a return button 2c, a start lever 3, a stop button 5, a probability setting device 14 (setting means), a medal payout device 7, a drum unit 18, an advantageous zone lamp 13, and a communication cable. It is connected by , and it is possible to control each device. Further, the main controller 10 is provided with a storage section (storage means) and a control section.

The probability setting device 14 can change the winning probability of the bonus combination to a plurality of stages (for example, 6 stages). is set to one of a plurality of probability values with different probabilities.
As for the setting values set by the probability setting device 14, the setting 1 is the lowest probability value, the larger the number, the higher the probability value, and the setting 6 is the highest probability value. Therefore, the setting 1 is the most disadvantageous setting for the player, the larger the number is, the more advantageous the player is, and the setting 6 is the most advantageous setting for the player.
The winning probability of the bonus combination may be controlled by a fixed probability value without being affected by the set value of the probability setting device 14 .

In addition to the bonus combination, the probability of winning a predetermined small combination (eg, bell combination) may be changed in multiple stages (eg, 6 stages). Further, both the CZ state and the ART state, or either one of the transition lottery probabilities, which will be described later, may be configured to be changeable according to the setting value of the probability setting device 14. may be configured so that the shift lottery is always performed with a fixed probability value without being affected.

The drum unit 18 is a device that integrally includes the reels 4a to 4c and a stepping motor (not shown) that rotates each of the reels 4a to 4c.
The medal payout device 7 has a medal storage unit (not shown) that collects the medals inserted into the medal selector 2b as medals before payout, and pays out the medals stored in the medal storage unit to the medal payout port 7b. It is a device. The medal payout device 7 is equipped with a sensor for detecting the paid out medals.

The medal selector 2b is provided on the downstream side of the medal slot 2 and has a sensor for detecting medals inserted from the medal slot 2. FIG.

The storage unit of the main controller 10 stores various information such as a game program relating to the game, a table for performing a lottery for a minor combination or a bonus combination, and the like.
The main control device 10 is operated by a control section and a storage section storing a program, thereby performing processes related to progress of the game of the slot machine 1 and the like.

Based on the signal from the start lever 3, the main controller 10 performs processing such as starting the game and sampling random numbers from a random number generator (not shown). Then, lottery processing for a winning combination is performed based on the sampled random numbers. In addition, according to the control program of the storage unit, for example, by updating the random number at a predetermined timing, random number generation processing is performed, and based on the generated random number, CZ state or ART state transition lottery processing, addition lottery during ART state processing, etc.

That is, the main controller 10 constitutes lottery means for performing lotteries for small wins and bonus wins, CZ state transition lotteries, ART state transition lotteries, and additional lotteries for the number of games in the ART state as the results of game execution.
The lottery pattern using random numbers may be any pattern other than the pattern described above. A winning lottery is performed based on random numbers generated by software, and a CZ state or ART state transition lottery is performed based on random numbers generated by a random number generator. Alternatively, random numbers generated by software or random numbers generated by a random number generator may be used for all the lotteries.

Main controller 10 also controls the rotation of reel 4 based on a signal from start lever 3 . The main controller 10 detects the rotational positions of the reels 4a, 4b, and 4c based on signals from sensors (not shown) provided on the reels 4a, 4b, and 4c. It is possible to grasp the rotational position of the pattern on 4c. Then, based on the signal from the stop button 5, control is performed to stop the desired pattern within the display window 6. FIG.

In addition, the main control device 10, in accordance with the operation of the operation unit such as the start lever 3, performs game progress processing including internal lottery processing, etc., manages various information stored in the storage unit, and controls devices such as the medal payout device 7. The game of the slot machine 1 is realized by controlling the .

The sub-control device 20 is connected to the production button 2d, the upper production button 2f, the speaker 9, the main display 8, the lamp 11, the navigation lamp 12, and the accessory device 16 (solenoid) by a communication cable, and can communicate with them. . The sub control device 20 controls these devices according to control information from the main control device 10 . Further, the sub control device 20 is provided with a storage section and a control section.

The storage unit of the sub control device 20 stores various information such as a program related to effects, effect image data, sound data, and the like.
The sub-controller 20 is operated by a control unit and a storage unit in which programs are stored, and performs processes such as effects synchronized with the game of the slot machine 1 according to commands (control information) from the main control unit 10 . For example, the main display 8, the lamp 11, the speaker 9, etc. can be used to display an image effect indicating the transition of the game state, an image effect (effect display) corresponding to the state change of the accessory main body 16a, an output of sound effects, a lamp effect, and the like. Do it under control. It also controls the drive source of the accessory device 16 and performs the conversion operation from the normal state to the operating state.

Further, the sub control device 20 can control the switching timing of each effect based on the signal from the effect button 2d.
Either one or both of the main control device 10 and the sub control device 20 may be the management means, the lottery means, the storage means, the display control means, the effect means, the effect control means, the probability control means, and the game execution means in the present invention. , continuous effect control means, period display means, update mode change means, information display means, stage control means, stage change means, operation reception means, operation instruction means, hold means, operation image display means, and advance display means. .

Such a slot machine 1 is configured to be able to execute slot machine games as described below under the control of the main controller 10 .

At the start of the game, the player inserts medals from the medal slot 2 or sets the number of bets from credit medals by operating the bet button 2a.
Then, when the number of bets reaches a predetermined number (for example, 3), one of the conditions for starting the game is met, and a state is entered in which the player has the right to execute one game and can start the game.

In this game-startable state, the operation of the start lever 3 is enabled. In this effective state, when the start lever 3 is tilted, all the conditions for starting the game are satisfied, the game is started, and the reels 4a to 4c on which a plurality of symbols are displayed start to fluctuate. Before stopping the reels 4, an internal lottery process is executed to determine in advance the lottery result of the current game from among a plurality of winning combinations (including loses) such as replay combination, minor combination and bonus combination.
In the internal lottery process, a winning combination for the current game is determined by lottery based on a predetermined winning probability from among a plurality of winning combinations.

In addition, when the main controller 10 receives a signal from the start lever 3, the predetermined time (for example, 4.1 seconds) has not passed since the reels 4 started rotating in the previous game. , the number of games is limited so that the number of times the game is executed per unit time (for example, 1 minute) is within a predetermined number (for example, 14 times) by temporarily waiting for the start of rotation of the reel 4. Limit control. That is, main controller 10 has a game number limiting means capable of limiting the number of times games are executed per unit time within a predetermined number. By this control, the shortest time required for one game is defined as a predetermined time (for example, 4.1 seconds).

Each of the reels 4a to 4c is an example of display means, and a plurality of symbols (replay, bell, watermelon, cherry, 7) are displayed in a predetermined arrangement on the circumference of each reel 4a to 4c. After gradually increasing the rotation speed from the state, it reaches steady rotation at a constant speed.
When such steady rotation is reached, the stop buttons 5a to 5c provided corresponding to the respective reels 4a to 4c can be pressed.

When the stop buttons 5a to 5c are pressed in this state, the reels 4a to 4c are controlled to stop so that they are stopped at combinations of symbols allowed by the operation timing and the lottery result of the internal lottery process. .

In the stopped state, the reels 4a to 4c are stopped (stopped display) so that the three vertically continuous patterns displayed on the respective reels 4a to 4c face the outside of the machine through the display window 6, and a prize is awarded based on the stopped display mode at this time. Presence or absence is determined.
Winning is determined based on a combination of symbols stopped on one of the five winning lines of the upper/middle/lower lines, the lower right line, and the upper right line in the display window 6.例文帳に追加

Winning of a winning combination such as a small combination, a replay combination, a bonus combination, etc. is determined based on a combination of symbols on such a winning line.
The small roles include, for example, a bell role, a watermelon role, and a cherry role.

For the bell combination, two bell combinations with different combinations of corresponding symbols are provided. For example, a common bell combination in which the corresponding symbol combinations are respectively ``Bell, Replay, and Bell'' in the order of ``left reel 4a, middle reel 4b, and right reel 4c'' on the winning line (the same applies hereinafter), and `` A push-order bell role of "bell, bell, bell" can be provided.

The common bell combination is a small combination in which the combination of corresponding symbols ("bell replay bell") stops regardless of the operation order (referred to as the pressing order) of the stop buttons 5a to 5c. It is a small combination in which the corresponding combination of symbols ("bell-bell-bell") is stopped by following the pressing order.

Furthermore, for the bell role, one of six pressing orders (for example, "5a→5b→5c", "5c→5b→5a", etc.) can By operating the stop buttons 5a to 5c, as a specific mode, there are six push order bell combinations 1 to 6 in which the corresponding combination of symbols ("Bell, Bell, Bell") are stop-displayed. Such push order bell combinations 1 to 6, when the stop buttons 5a to 5c are operated in accordance with the other five push orders (push order other than the specific push order), the corresponding symbol combinations ("Bell, Bell-Bell") is not stopped and displayed, and a combination of other symbols such as "Bell-Bell Replay" (referred to as "Bell-dropped eyes") is stopped and displayed.

Incidentally, when winning the push-order bell combination, regardless of whether the stop button 5 is operated second or third, if only the stop button 5 operated first follows a specific push order, it corresponds to the push-order bell combination. The stop control of the reels 4 may be performed so as to stop the combination of symbols. Also, the number of pushing order bells is not limited to six, and three pushing order bells 1 to 3 may be provided.

The watermelon role is a small role (rare role) in which the combination of corresponding symbols is "watermelon, watermelon, watermelon". Watermelon, watermelon, watermelon" has a strong watermelon role in which it stops on a line rising to the right or a line falling to the right.
The cherry combination is a small combination (rare combination) in which the combination of corresponding symbols is "cherry, ANY, ANY". There is a strong cherry combination in which the is stopped at the middle stage of the left reel 4a.

The replay role is provided with two replay roles with different combinations of corresponding symbols. A chance replay role (chance role) called "replay bell bell" is provided.
"Replay Bell Bell" (chance eye) is a combination of symbols that are stopped and displayed when the chance replay role is won, and is a so-called rare role that has a relatively low winning probability in the internal lottery process, along with the watermelon role and cherry role. is set.

In addition, for the replay role, the combination of symbols corresponding to "replay, replay, replay" is stopped by pressing one of the six pressing orders of the stop buttons 5a to 5c. A push order replay role is provided. As for the push order replay roles, there are provided push order replay roles 1 to 6 corresponding to each of the six push orders, and when each of the push order replay roles 1 to 6 is won, notification of the corresponding push order is provided by ART. It is performed during state (including during AT state).

Main controller 10 is also capable of changing the winning state of the replay combination, which is a non-RT (replay winning low probability state) state in which the probability of winning the replay combination is low, and a state in which the winning probability of the replay combination is high. RT (replay winning high probability state) is controllable.
The replay combination (push-order replay combination) includes a promotion replay combination corresponding to a combination of symbols related to the transition from non-RT to RT, and a falling replay combination corresponding to a combination of symbols related to transition from RT to non-RT. is set. Pushing orders are also associated with these winning hands. For example, with respect to the promoted replay role, one pushing order out of six pushing orders corresponds to the promoted replay role related to the transition from non-RT to RT. The combination of symbols is stopped, and as for the fall replay combination, the combination of symbols corresponding to the fall replay combination relating to the transition from RT to non-RT is stopped by 5 push orders out of 6 push orders.

In addition, the main control device 10 and the sub-control device 20 can generate an AT (assist time) state as a game state related to the push order bell combination or the push order replay combination. When the push-order bell role or push-order replay role is won, the AT notifies the pushing order of the winning push-order bell role or push-order replay role through the main display 8 and the navigation lamp 12 (executes push-order navigation). ).
Therefore, when a promotion replay combination is won during AT, the pressing order corresponding to the winning promotion replay combination is notified, and when the combination of symbols corresponding to the promotion replay combination stops, the process shifts to RT. However, since the AT state continues even during this RT, the game state becomes the ART state in which the replay winning high probability state and the state in which the push order navigation is performed overlap.

The bonus combination is a combination of corresponding symbols (special mode) of "7.7.7", which is a special combination that generates a bonus state advantageous to the player.
In addition, three types of symbols corresponding to the bonus combination are set, namely, ``red 7'', ``blue 7'' and ``black 7''. A bonus combination 1, a bonus combination 2 with a symbol combination of "blue 7, blue 7, blue 7" and a bonus combination 3 with a combination of symbols "black 7, black 7, black 7" are set. The bonus role of is designed to be drawn individually.
When a bonus combination (bonus combination 1 to bonus combination 3) is won, the winning state of the bonus combination is carried over until the combination of the corresponding symbols stops.

Based on the combinations of symbols as described above, winning of a small combination, a replay combination, and a bonus combination is determined (determining means), and as a result of the determination, the combination of symbols is the combination of symbols corresponding to each of the above. Sometimes, a winning is established, and a game value is given according to the establishment of each winning.
For example, when a combination of symbols corresponding to a small combination such as a bell combination, a cherry combination, and a watermelon combination is stopped, it is determined that a small combination has been won, and the medal payout device 7 is driven and controlled to open the medal payout port 7b. A predetermined number of medals are paid out through the game.

Specifically, in the bell combination (common bell combination, push-order bell combination), eight medals are paid out when the combination of the corresponding symbols is stop-displayed.
Further, when the pressing order bell combination is won, if the stop buttons 5a to 5c are operated in a pressing order other than the specific pressing order (five pressing orders), medals are not paid out.
The winning probability of the bell combination is set so that the number of medals owned by the player increases during the ART state, which will be described later.

Further, when the combinations of symbols corresponding to the weak watermelon combination and the strong watermelon combination are stopped and displayed, two medals are paid out.
Also, when the combinations of symbols corresponding to the weak cherry combination and the strong cherry combination are stopped and displayed, one medal is paid out.
It should be noted that the number of medals to be paid out when the combination of symbols corresponding to each winning combination is stopped and displayed may be other than the number described above.

Further, the replay combination and the chance replay combination are determined by the stop display of the combination of symbols corresponding to the replay combination and the chance replay combination, and the bet number set in the previous game is set without inserting medals in the next game. A game can be played with the number of bets.
In addition, by stopping the combination of symbols corresponding to the promotion replay combination, it shifts to RT where the winning probability of the replay combination is increased, and by stopping the combination of symbols corresponding to the falling replay combination during RT, it shifts to non-RT.

In addition, a transition is made to a bonus state that is advantageous to the player due to the stationary display of the symbol combination (special mode) corresponding to the bonus combination (bonus combination 1 to bonus combination 3).
During the bonus state, a predetermined minor combination (for example, a common bell combination) is won with a high probability, and the game ends when the number of medals paid out exceeds a predetermined number (for example, 200 medals).

In addition, the probability of winning each role excluding the bonus role is determined by the relationship of Bell role > Replay role > Weak Cherry role > Weak Watermelon role > Chance Replay role > Strong Cherry role > Strong Watermelon role. It is assumed that the combination is set to be the most likely to be won and the strong watermelon combination is the least likely to be won. Also, the bonus combination is set to have a lower winning probability than the minor combination and the replay combination. In addition, the relationship of the winning probability of each role other than the bonus role may be other than the one described above. > The relationship may be a strong watermelon role.
In addition, the weak cherry role, weak watermelon role, chance replay role, strong cherry role, and strong watermelon role are called rare roles in the sense that winning roles are difficult to win.

Next, the game flow of the slot machine 1 will be described with reference to FIG.
FIG. 3 is a diagram for explaining a game state in the slot machine 1 according to this embodiment.
The main control device 10 and the sub-control device 20 can control the slot machine 1 in a plurality of game states, various processes in each game state, control of transition between game states (hereinafter simply referred to as "transition"), etc. is performed as follows.

As shown in FIG. 3, the game of the slot machine 1 of this embodiment consists of a plurality of game states such as a normal game state, a bonus state, a CZ state, and an ART state as a specific privilege. The main control device 10 and the sub-control device 20 are controllable so as to shift from one game state to another game state based on establishment of a predetermined transition condition.
In the normal game state, bonus state, and CZ state, it is controlled to be non-RT. In addition, although AT is controlled during the ART state, AT may also be controlled during the CZ state.

Also, the game of the slot machine 1 has a normal section and an advantageous section. These sections are divided according to the game state, and further divided according to the winning state for the game state such as the ART state that is advantageous to the player.
A normal probability state and a high probability state are set as winning states for game states advantageous to the player, as will be described later.
The normal section is a section in which a game can be played in the normal game state, and includes a section in which the game can be played in the normal probability state of the ART state in the normal game state.
The advantageous section stays continuously until it returns to the normal section again after shifting from the normal section to another game state.
The advantageous section includes a bonus state, a CZ state, a premonitory state of the CZ state, a high-probability state of the ART state, a premonitory state of the ART state, and a section in which a game can be played in the ART state. The control unit 25b counts (calculates) the number of times the game is played continuously while staying in the advantageous section. When the game state is in the advantageous section, the advantageous section lamp 13 is lit.
Note that the advantageous section lamp 13 may be lit only during periods such as the CZ state, the ART state, the bonus state, etc., in which the player can actually recognize the state as being advantageous. For example, the advantageous section lamp 13 may not be turned on during the high-probability state of the ART state.

After moving to the advantageous section, in order to end the advantageous section, in addition to the case of transitioning to the normal section due to the lottery result of the game, "the number of consecutive games in the advantageous section has reached a predetermined number" or "the advantageous section Limiting means for limiting the number of medals that can be obtained during a series of advantageous intervals consisting of each state specified as an advantageous interval, in which any of the conditions "that the number of medals acquired during the period has reached a predetermined number" is satisfied (so-called limiter) is provided.

Note that the conditions for ending the advantageous interval are just an example, and may include, for example, "at least one pressing order bell has been announced". In addition, the conditions for ending the advantageous section are, for example, "the combination of symbols corresponding to the bonus combination is stopped and displayed", "the combination of symbols corresponding to the winning combination of the first type special bonus (so-called regular bonus) may be included. In addition, the upper limit of the number of consecutive games in the advantageous section can be any number such as 1000 or 1500, and the upper limit of the number of medals obtained can be any number such as 1000 or 2400. Any number is acceptable.

Next, each game state (normal game state, CZ state, ART state, bonus state) executed under the control of the main control device 10 and the sub-control device 20, transition processing between game states, and generation accompanying the transition processing Various effects and the like to be performed will be described in detail for each game state.
Hereinafter, unless otherwise specified, the point of transition from each game state to another game state is basically after the third reel stop operation of the game in which the transition condition is established (or after the payout of medals is completed). is. However, it is not limited to this, and the next game may be shifted after the transition condition is met. Note that the RT-related type changes depending on promotion replays and the like even while staying in the same gaming state, but is basically set as follows.

(Normal game state)
The type of RT in the normal game state is basically non-RT. That is, the normal gaming state is a gaming state in which it is easy to stay in non-RT. Therefore, the game in the normal game state is disadvantageous for the player.
As shown in FIG. 3, the main controller 10 carries out lottery processing for shifting to the CZ state, ART state, and bonus state while staying in the normal game state. Depending on the specifications of the slot machine 1 or the like, the normal game state may not be directly shifted to the ART state.

・Transition processing from normal game state to ART state (arrow a in FIG. 3)
In the normal game state, main controller 10 performs lottery processing for shifting to ART state based on winning of a predetermined rare combination as a result of a specific lottery. For example, at a predetermined probability (for example, 20%) when a strong cherry is won, the process of transitioning to the ART state is performed. When the conditions for shifting to the ART state are established, the basic game state is controlled to AT, the winning of the promoted replay combination is won, and when the combination of symbols corresponding to the promoted replay combination stops, the game shifts to the ART state. In addition, the player is given one set number as the right to transition to the ART state, and is given the initial number of games (for example, 50 games) as the number of executable games during the ART state.
In addition, the number of sets given at the time of initial transition to the ART state is not limited to one, and main controller 10 may give a plurality of sets. In addition, a different number of sets may be awarded according to the type of combination that triggered the transition to the ART state, or a lottery process may be performed in which one of a plurality of numbers of sets is selected at the time of transition to the ART state. you can go

When the lottery for the transition to the ART state is won, a predetermined number of games (for example, 30 games) to announce that the transition to the ART state will finally occur in order to increase the player's expectation for the transition to the ART state. ART precursor effect is executed on the main display 8. Therefore, even if the lottery for transition to the ART state is won, the transition to the ART state is not made immediately, and the transition is delayed by the number of precursor games.

In the ART precursor effect, the main display 8 may be switched to a stage image with a background different from that during the normal game state, or the appearance rate of a predetermined character may be increased compared to during the normal game state. Anything that increases the player's expectation for the transition to the ART state may be used.

In addition, even if a rare role (for example, a weak cherry role or a strong cherry role) that triggers the transition to the ART state is won, but the lottery for transition to the ART state is not won, when the ART state is won. Similarly, a predetermined number of games (for example, 30 games) of ART false indication effects are executed on the main display 8 to notify that the game will not finally shift to the ART state. In the ART omen effect and the ART fake omen effect, the effect images (stages, appearing characters, etc.) are basically set in the same way, and by changing the content to be notified in the end, the player's sense of expectation is heightened. It is designed to keep you engaged until the end.

In addition, in the ART precursor effect and the ART false precursor effect, notification is made as to whether or not the final state will shift to the ART state. For example, a continuous effect (continuous effect) is executed from two games before). The continuous effect is executed by, for example, a battle effect consisting of an image in which the main character and the enemy character fight for a predetermined number of games (for example, 3 games).
Then, when the ART state has been won (in the case of the ART premonition effect), an image in which the main character finally wins is displayed as an image notifying that the ART state has been won, and the ART state has not been won. In this case (in the case of the ART false indication effect), an image in which the main character is finally defeated is displayed as an image informing that the winning is not won in the ART state.
Instead of the continuous effect, an effect that is completed only in the final game of the ART precursor effect and the ART false precursor effect may be executed, and the transition to the ART state may be notified based on the result of the effect.

It should be noted that the ART precursor effect and the ART false precursor effect may be generated immediately when winning a rare role that triggers the transition to the ART state, or may be generated after a predetermined number of games (for example, 3 games) have been executed. You can let it run. Also, the ART false premonition effect may be generated without fail or at a predetermined probability when winning a rare role that triggers the transition to the ART state. Also, the number of games for the ART precursor effect and the ART false precursor effect may be any number of games, or may be selectively determined from a plurality of numbers of games (for example, 25 to 35 games).

In addition, the normal game state has a normal probability state and a high probability state in which the winning probability state to the ART state is different. The winning probability of the lottery to transition to the ART state is higher in the high probability state than in the low probability state, and the transition to the probability state is, for example, 30% probability when winning the weak watermelon role, and the normal probability state. Control is performed such that the state is shifted from the state to the high probability state. On the other hand, as a predetermined falling condition, for example, control is performed to shift from a high probability state to a low probability state with a probability of 5% when a replay combination is won, when a bell combination is won, and when a losing combination is lost.

In the normal probability state, the winning probability in the ART state is set at, for example, a 5% probability when winning a weak cherry combination and a 20% probability when winning a strong cherry combination. In the high probability state, the probability is set to 10% when winning the weak cherry combination and 50% when winning the strong cherry combination.
When the winning probability of the bonus combination is changed in the probability setting device 14 or when the system of the main control device 10 is reset, the game can be started according to the normal probability state. A game may be started in a high probability state with a predetermined probability for each set value in .

・Transition processing from normal game state to CZ state (arrow c in FIG. 3)
In the normal game state, the main controller 10 performs lottery processing for shifting to the CZ state based on winning of a predetermined rare combination. For example, when a chance combination is won, processing to shift to the CZ state is performed with a predetermined probability. The condition for transitioning to the CZ state is winning the transition lottery.

In addition, in the normal game state, the main control device 10 and the sub control device 20 may change the winning probability state in the CZ state. In addition, notification control may be performed for the winning probability state. In the case of performing notification control, instead of directly informing each probability state, the player can change the display content of the main display 8 to indicate which state the probability state is at that time. It may be made to be predictable.

In addition, when the lottery for transition to the CZ state is won, a premonitory state of the CZ state is set in order to increase the player's expectation for the shift to the CZ state, and notification is made that the state will finally shift to the CZ state. A continuous effect of the CZ state for a predetermined number of games (for example, 3 games) is executed on the main display 8 . Therefore, even if the lottery for transition to the CZ state is won, the state does not shift to the ART state immediately, but shifts to the CZ state through the CZ continuous effect.

Also, even if a predetermined rare combination (for example, a chance combination) is won, but the lottery for transition to the CZ state is not won, a predetermined number of games (for example, 3 game) is executed on the main display 8. In the CZ continuous performance and the CZ fake continuous performance, the characters appearing are basically set in the same manner, and by differentiating the content to be reported in the end, it is possible to attract the player's expectation until the end. It's like

・Transition processing from normal game state to bonus state (arrow f in FIG. 3)
The main controller 10 functions as a lottery means for performing a lottery for a bonus combination, and performs a lottery for a bonus combination with a predetermined probability based on the execution of the game. The lottery probability value of the bonus combination can be controlled by a plurality of stages of probability values (for example, 1/250 of setting 1 to 1/200 of setting 6) corresponding to settings 1 to 6 that can be set by the probability setting device 14. , If a bonus combination is won by lottery based on the probability values set by the probability setting device 14, a combination of symbols ("Red 7, Red 7, Red 7", "Blue 7/Blue 7/Blue 7", and "Black 7/Black 7/Black 7") can be stopped. Transition processing to the bonus state is performed.
Therefore, even when the bonus combination is won, the game does not shift to the bonus state immediately, but shifts to the bonus state via the bonus winning state in which the combination of symbols corresponding to the bonus combination can be stopped. This transition mode is the same even when a bonus combination is won in a game state other than the normal game state.

In addition, when the player wins the bonus combination, a bonus generation effect for a predetermined number of games (for example, 3 games) is executed on the main display 8 to notify that the bonus combination has been finally won. Expectations for winning will be heightened.
In addition, when a predetermined condition is met in a game in which the bonus role has not been won, a bonus false occurrence effect similar to the bonus occurrence effect is performed with a predetermined probability as an effect to notify that the bonus role has not been finally won. It is displayed on the main display 8 .
For example, in a game in which the bonus role has not been won, if the bonus fake occurrence effect is generated with a probability equal to the probability of winning the bonus role, when the occurrence effect is displayed, the degree of expectation for winning the bonus role is increased. It can be set to about 50%, and by adjusting the occurrence probability of the bonus trick occurrence effect, it is possible to change the degree of expectations of the player.

The bonus generation effect and the bonus trick generation effect are executed, for example, by a battle effect consisting of an image in which the main character and the enemy character fight for a predetermined number of games (for example, 3 games). Therefore, the bonus generation effect (bonus guess generation effect) is executed with the same effect content as the continuous effect in the ART state described above.
Then, when the bonus role is won (in the case of the bonus occurrence effect), an image in which the main character finally wins is displayed as an image notifying that the bonus role has been won, and the bonus role is not won. In the case of the bonus trick generation effect, an image in which the main character is finally defeated is displayed as an image notifying that the bonus combination has not been won.

In addition to winning the bonus role alone, it is also possible to win a bonus role in some cases when a predetermined minor role (for example, a chance role or a strong cherry role) is won. good. In this case, if the bonus combination is not won even if the predetermined minor combination is won, the effect of generating a false bonus is executed to notify that the bonus combination is not finally won. You will be able to enhance your sexuality.
The bonus generation performance (bonus false generation performance) and the continuous performance in the ART state can be performed in a plurality of modes of performance patterns during the performance, but it may be possible to execute the same performance pattern in both, Some or all of them may be executable with different production patterns.

(CZ state)
The RT type of CZ state is basically non-RT. The CZ state may be controlled to AT in which the push order navigation is not performed when the push order bell combination or the push order replay combination is won, but the push order navigation is executed only when the push order bell combination is won. Also, while staying in the CZ state, an ART shift lottery process (described later) is performed in each game, so it is easier to shift to the ART state than while staying in the normal game state. Therefore, the CZ state is more advantageous than the normal game state in a series of game flows.

While staying in the CZ state, it is easier to shift to the ART state than while staying in the normal game state, so the CZ state is positioned as a chance zone in a series of game flows.
The number of possible games in the CZ state is 10 at maximum.
In the CZ state, even if a promotion replay combination is won, the pushing order is not notified, so basically non-RT is maintained.
During the CZ state, control information regarding the CZ state is transmitted from the main controller 10 to the sub-controller 20, and under the control of the main controller 10 and the sub-controller 20, on the main display 8, during the CZ state , and the number of remaining games are displayed on the main display 8.

・Transition processing from CZ state to ART state (arrow e in FIG. 3)
In the CZ state, ART transition lottery processing is performed in each game.
The winning probability of the ART shift lottery process is set according to the winning combination of each game. The winning probability of the ART transition lottery process is, for example, 100% when winning a bonus combination, 50% when winning a rare combination, 10% when winning a bell combination and a replay combination, and 5% when winning a losing combination. The ART transition lottery is performed for each game during the CZ state, but whether or not there is a transition to the ART state is determined in the final game of the CZ state. The game state will shift to the ART state in the same way as in the state.
Since the ART transition lottery is executed when each winning combination is internally won, the ART transition lottery is executed even when the symbol corresponding to the winning combination does not stop on the reel 4 (at the time of failure).

Note that the winning probability of the ART shift lottery process for some or all of the winning combinations may be other than the above. Also, although the ART transition lottery process is performed when the bell combination is won, the ART transition lottery process may be performed based on the winning of the symbol corresponding to the bell combination. In addition, when the player wins the bonus combination, the player's expectation is heightened by shifting to the ART state after the bonus state ends with a probability of 100%. As for the bonus combination that can be changed, the ART transfer lottery process may not be performed so as not to significantly disrupt the profit balance between the game parlor and the player.

In addition, during the CZ state, a CZ effect in which a predetermined character appears is displayed on the main display 8 in order to enhance the interest of the game. In the CZ effect, an effect image in which the main character prepares for battle is displayed during the first few games (for example, 7 games), and the main character is displayed during the last few games (for example, 3 games) in the CZ state. and an enemy character are displayed. Then, when the ART transition lottery is won, it is notified that the main character wins the final game and transitions to the ART state. In addition, during the CZ state, the background during the battle preparation presentation and the details of the offense and defense during the battle presentation change according to the contents of the winning game executed during that time, and the expectation for the transition to the ART state changes. is designed to give Also, the number of remaining games in the CZ state is displayed on the main display 8, and the number of remaining games is decremented each time the game is executed.

・Transition processing from CZ state to normal game state (arrow d in FIG. 3)
In the CZ state, when the ART shift lottery is not won, the normal game state is entered after the number of games in the CZ state is executed. At this time, in the CZ effect, it is notified that the main character is defeated and does not shift to the ART state.

In addition, at the time of transition from the CZ state to the normal game state, under the control of the main control device 10 and the sub-control device 20, notification of setting related information (setting suggestion information) that can suggest the setting value set by the probability setting device 14 You may notify by means (main display 8, speaker 9). For example, the main display 8 displays a predetermined character out of a plurality of characters. Since the characters to be displayed are selected according to the selection probabilities preset according to the respective set values of the probability setting device 14, it is possible to predict the set values to some extent from the displayed characters.

・Transition processing from CZ state to bonus state (arrow h in FIG. 3)
In the CZ state, a lottery for a bonus combination is performed for each game in the same manner as in the above-described normal game state. Therefore, the main controller 10 draws a lottery for a bonus combination based on the set value of the probability setting device 14 in the same manner as in the normal game state, and when the bonus combination is won, the symbols corresponding to the winning bonus combination are displayed on the reels 4. A combination (for example, "red 7, red 7, red 7") can be stopped. At this time, since the transition to the ART state is confirmed, the CZ state ends, and when the combination of symbols corresponding to the bonus combination is stopped by the player's operation, the game state shifts to the bonus state.

It should be noted that if a bonus combination is won during the CZ state, the transition to the ART state may be prevented with a predetermined probability. may be restored after the bonus state ends (arrow i in FIG. 3).
When the player wins the bonus role during the CZ state, unlike the normal game state, no bonus generation performance is performed, and the main display 8 notifies that the player wins the bonus role in the game in which the bonus role is won.

(ART state)
The RT type at the time of the first transition to the ART state is basically non-RT, but since it is in the AT state, it is easy to be promoted to RT by winning the promoted replay role. Since the RT state is expected to increase the number of acquired medals, the ART state is more advantageous for the player than the normal game state and the CZ state.
Note that the winning probability of the push order replay combination in the ART state is basically a fixed probability corresponding to the RT.

During the ART state, it is executed based on one set of games (for example, 50 games) given at the time of the initial transition to the ART state, the number of games for one set is subtracted for each game, and 1 is played until the remaining number of games is exhausted. The ART state of the set continues. Also, the number of sets of the ART state is increased when a predetermined condition is satisfied, and the continuation period of the ART state is extended accordingly.
When the number of games for one set is lost in the ART state, reference is made to whether or not the set number is stored. If there is no memory, the ART state will end.

During the ART state, control information regarding the ART state is transmitted from the main controller 10 to the sub-controller 20, and under the control of the sub-controller 20, images of various effects during the ART state are displayed on the main display 8. display is performed. In addition, the number of remaining games for one set during the ART state, the number of consecutive sets, the total number of medals obtained during a series of ART states, and the total number of games executed during the ART state are displayed on the main display 8. be done.

・Transition processing from ART state to normal game state (arrow b in FIG. 3)
In the ART state, when the number of remaining games for one set to continue the ART state is exhausted and the set number is no longer stored, the ART state ends and the game state shifts to the normal game state.
When the ART state is shifted to the normal game state, the winning probability state in the ART state is controlled to be the normal probability state. At this time, the state may be shifted to the high probability state with a predetermined probability for each setting in the probability setting device 14 .
Further, in the case of transitioning to the high probability state after the ART state ends, there is a possibility that limit control by the above-described limiting means is performed during the high probability state, but limit control is not performed during the high probability state. If so, the state is shifted to the normal probability state.

・Transition processing from ART state to bonus state (arrow k in FIG. 3)
In the ART state, a lottery for a bonus combination is performed for each game in the same manner as in the above-described normal game state and CZ state. Therefore, the main controller 10 draws a lottery for a bonus combination based on the set value of the probability setting device 14 in the same manner as in the normal game state and the CZ state. A combination of symbols (for example, "Red 7, Red 7, Red 7") can be stopped. At this time, the ART state is temporarily interrupted, and when the combination of symbols corresponding to the bonus combination is stopped by the player's operation, the game state shifts to the bonus state. It should be noted that the temporarily interrupted ART state will return after the bonus state ends.

In addition, when a bonus combination is won in the ART state, a bonus generation effect for a predetermined number of games (for example, 3 games) is executed on the main display 8 to notify that the bonus combination has finally been won. Therefore, the expectation of the winning of the bonus role is heightened.
If a bonus combination is won during the ART state, a predetermined number of games may be added (added) to the number of remaining games for one set in the ART state.

In addition, during the ART state, when a predetermined rare role (for example, a weak cherry role, a weak watermelon role, a strong watermelon role, and a strong cherry role) is won, a lottery is performed to add the number of sets in the ART state, and a set The main display 8 executes an addition effect for increasing the expectation for the addition of the number. The add-on effect is executed, for example, for 1 to 3 games, and the degree of expectation for the add-on is different according to the content of the effect, and the success or failure is notified in the final game of the add-on effect, and the number of add-on games is notified. be.
Incidentally, when the additional effect is executed over a plurality of games, it may be executed by the battle effect as in the continuous effect.

(bonus state)
In the bonus state, a lottery for the bell role is performed with a high probability in each game, and the player can win a large number of medals. In addition, as described above, when a bonus combination is won in the CZ state, the ART state transition lottery is performed. can be However, the lottery for transition to the ART state is not performed in the game from when the bonus combination is won until the bonus state occurs (during the bonus winning state). It should be noted that the ART state transition lottery may be performed for each game executed during the bonus state.
In addition, control information related to the bonus state is transmitted from the main controller 10 to the sub-controller 20, and under the control of the sub-controller 20, the main display 8 displays various effects during the bonus state, winning number information, etc. An image is displayed.

・Transition processing from bonus state to normal game state (arrow g in FIG. 3)
During the bonus state, when the number of paid out medals reaches a predetermined number (for example, 200), the bonus state ends and the game state is shifted from the bonus state to the normal game state.
Also, at the end of the bonus state, an ending state for a predetermined period (for example, 5 seconds) is set. Setting-related information that can suggest a setting value is reported by the reporting means. For example, a predetermined image is displayed on the main display 8 and a predetermined sound is output from the speaker 9 .

When the bonus state is shifted to the normal game state, the winning probability state in the ART state is controlled to be the normal probability state. At this time, the state may be shifted to the high probability state with a predetermined probability for each setting in the probability setting device 14 .
Further, when the transition to the high probability state is made after the bonus state ends, there is a possibility that the limit control by the above-described limiting means is performed during the high probability state, but the limit control is not performed during the high probability state. If so, the state is shifted to the normal probability state.

・Transition processing from bonus state to ART state (arrow j in FIG. 3)
Conditions for transition from the bonus state to the ART state include the case where the bonus combination is won during the CZ state and the case where the bonus combination is won during the ART state.
When the number of paid out medals reaches a predetermined number (for example, 200) during the bonus state shifted from the CZ state or the ART state, the bonus state ends and the game state shifts from the bonus state to the ART state. be done. At this time, in the case of transition from the CZ state, the ART state is started from the initial state, but in the case of the transition from the ART state, the ART state is resumed from the state at the time of interruption. . Therefore, the ART state is resumed from the number of remaining games in the number of sets when the ART state was interrupted. Also, when the ART state and the bonus state occur in succession, the number of earned medals is the total number of them. is displayed.

Also, at the end of the bonus state shifted from the ART state, an ending period of a predetermined period is set, and during the ending period, the probability setting device 14 is set by the control of the main controller 10 and the sub-controller 20 Setting-related information that can suggest a setting value is reported by the reporting means. For example, a predetermined image is displayed on the main display 8 and a predetermined sound is output from the speaker 9 .
As described above, the gaming state is changed in the slot machine 1 .

Next, the stage transition lottery on the main display 8 will be described with reference to FIG.
In the main controller 10 of the slot machine 1, as described above, regarding the lottery for the ART state during the normal game state, when a predetermined rare combination is won, the normal probability state with a relatively low transition probability to the ART state is selected. Lottery control for the ART state is performed in any one of the probability states of , and relatively high high probability state.

Further, the sub controller 20 performs display control of the stages on the main display 8 based on the information from the main controller 10 that can identify the normal probability state and the high probability state.
That is, the sub-controller 20 controls the image of the stage on the main display 8 based on the control information from the main controller 10 that manages and controls the normal probability state and the high-probability state, thereby performing stage display control. It is done.
The stage displayed on the main display 8 is composed of images consisting of a background image, characters appearing, etc. Under the control of the sub-controller 20 based on control information from the main controller 10, multiple stages with different background images and characters appearing can be displayed. can be displayed, and the stage to be displayed is selected according to the game state and the probability state.

Therefore, the stages displayed on the main display 8 also play a role of notifying the game state and the probability state (suggestion notifying).
A plurality of stages are set in advance during the normal game state and the ART state, and any one of the stages A to C is displayed on the main display 8 during the normal game state.

The sub control device 20 performs control to select any one of stages A to C based on the execution of the game, but the selection control at this time is the state of the transition lottery probability of the ART state at that time, that is, the normal Different selection controls are performed depending on whether the probability state or the high probability state.
Therefore, the type of stage displayed on the main display 8 reflects the probability state at that time. However, since stage selection is performed by lottery based on a predetermined probability, the internal probability state is not reflected as it is, and the player can guess to some extent.

FIG. 4 shows the transition rate of the stages in the normal probability state and the high probability state.
Here, when the system of the slot machine 1 is reset and when the power is turned on, the player stays in stage A. Every time the game is executed, a lottery is conducted to shift from the stage in which the player is staying to another stage. If you win the lottery, you will be transferred to another stage.
The stage transition may be performed at the end of the game in which the transition lottery was won, or at the start of the next game after the winning game.

First, regarding the transition to stage B while staying in stage A, during the normal probability state, it is decided not to transition (maintain the status quo) with a probability of 95%, and it is decided to transition with a probability of 5%. . Also, during the high-probability state, it is decided not to transition with a probability of 93%, and it is decided to transition with a probability of 7%.
Also, regarding the transition to stage C while staying in stage A, in the normal probability state, it is decided not to transition (maintain the status quo) with a probability of 98%, and it is decided to transition with a probability of 2%. . Also, during the high-probability state, it is decided with a probability of 90% not to make a transition, and with a probability of 10% it is decided to make a transition.

Next, regarding the transition to stage A while staying in stage B, during the normal probability state, it is decided not to transition (maintain the status quo) with a probability of 95%, and it is decided to transition with a probability of 5%. be. Also, during the high-probability state, it is decided not to transition with a probability of 97%, and it is decided to transition with a probability of 3%.
Also, regarding the transition to stage C while staying in stage B, during the normal probability state, it is decided not to transition (maintain the status quo) with a probability of 98%, and it is decided to transition with a probability of 2%. . Also, during the high-probability state, there is an 88% probability that it will be determined not to transition, and a 12% probability that it will be transitioned.

Next, regarding the transition to stage A while staying in stage C, during the normal probability state, it is decided not to transition (maintain the status quo) with a probability of 90%, and it is decided to transition with a probability of 10%. be. Also, during the high-probability state, it is decided not to transition with a probability of 97%, and it is decided to transition with a probability of 3%.
Also, regarding the transition to stage B while staying in stage C, during the normal probability state, it is decided not to transition (maintain the status quo) with a probability of 100%, and it is decided to transition with a probability of 0%. . Also, during the high-probability state, it is decided not to transition with a probability of 97%, and it is decided to transition with a probability of 3%.

As a result of the stage transition lottery being performed with the probabilities shown in FIG. That is, stage B is higher than stage A in terms of the degree of expectation that the state has transitioned to a high probability state. becomes higher.

In addition, as another feature, the probability of shifting from stage C to stage B is 0% during the normal probability state, so if you shift from stage C to stage B, you will stay in the high probability state. It is confirmed that there is
Note that the transition probability in each stage may be other than the probability shown in FIG. 4 as long as the degree of expectation for transitioning to the high probability state forms the relationship of stage A<stage B<stage C. .

Next, a contradiction notification as a specific notification performed under the control of the sub-controller 20 will be described.
In the slot machine 1, the lamp 11 is caused to emit light under the control of the sub-controller 20 based on control information from the main controller 10 when a replay combination or a minor combination is won (established).
In addition, when a replay combination or a minor combination is won, the sub control device 20 makes the lamp emit light in a light emission color corresponding to the winning combination. We are also trying to inform you of the type of
Specifically, when the replay role wins, the lamp 11 emits blue light, when the bell role wins, the lamp 11 emits yellow light, and when the strong/weak watermelon role wins, , the lamp 11 is made to emit green light, and when a strong/weak cherry combination is won, the lamp 11 is made to emit red light, and when a chance combination is won, the lamp 11 is made to emit purple light.

Further, based on the control information from the main controller 10, the sub-controller 20 controls the lamp 11 in the above-described preset combination on the condition that the ART state transition lottery probability is in a high-probability state. Contradictory notification is made to emit light in a color different from the color of light emitted.
That is, the sub-controller 20 controls the light emission of the lamp 11 based on the control information from the main controller 10 that manages and controls the normal-probability state and the high-probability state.
Therefore, when the light emission of the lamp 11 when the combination is won is executed by the inconsistency notification, the high probability state is decided. Therefore, the player who recognizes that the contradictory notification has been executed can accurately know that the probability state at that time is the high probability state.
Further, if the advantageous section lamp 13 is not lit during the high probability state, the player cannot accurately recognize the state even in the high probability state. It is possible to accurately recognize staying in the high-probability state even when the light is turned off.

Further, as described above, when a specific stage (for example, stage C) is displayed on the main display 8, the possibility of staying in the high probability state increases. Since it is not definite to stay at the stage, the notification of the high-probability state by the stage becomes a suggestive notification that vaguely notifies that the state is the high-probability state.
On the other hand, the contradiction notification is performed separately from the suggestive notification by the lamp 11, which is different from the suggestive notification by the main display 8, and when the contradictory notification is executed, the high probability state is determined, so the high probability state is determined. Confirmed notification.

Moreover, since the inconsistency notification is performed separately from the suggestion notification, it can be executed in parallel with the suggestion notification. For example, if a stage with a low expectation for staying in a high-probability state (for example, stage A) is displayed, a contradiction notification may be performed, or a stage with a high expectation (for example, stage C) is displayed. is sometimes performed.
Further, the sub-controller 20 does not always report the contradiction during the high-probability state, but instead reports the contradiction with a predetermined probability when a predetermined winning combination is won.

FIG. 5 shows the probability of generating the contradictory notification in the high probability state.
As shown in FIG. 5, when a replay role is won, there is a 95% probability of blue, a 2% probability of yellow, a 1% probability of green, a 1% probability of red, and a 1% probability of purple. , the lamps 11 are caused to emit light.
Therefore, when the replay role is won, the lamp 11 emits light in the normal color with a probability of 95%, and the lamp 11 emits light with a color different from the normal color with a probability of 5%. becomes.

In addition, when winning the role of the bell, the lamps 11 are colored blue with a probability of 5%, yellow with a probability of 95%, green with a probability of 2%, red with a probability of 2%, and purple with a probability of 1%. I am trying to make it glow.
Therefore, when the bell role is won, the lamp 11 emits light in the normal color with a probability of 90%, and the lamp 11 emits light in a different color with a probability of 10%. becomes.

Also, if you win the watermelon role (strong / weak), there is a 2% chance of blue, a 2% chance of yellow, an 85% chance of green, a 6% chance of red, and a 5% chance of purple. , the lamps 11 are caused to emit light.
Therefore, when winning the watermelon role (strong/weak), the lamp 11 emits light in the normal color with a probability of 85%, and the lamp 11 emits light in a color different from the normal color with a probability of 15%. Notification will be made.

Also, if you win the cherry role (strong or weak), you have a 2% chance of blue, a 2% chance of yellow, a 6% chance of green, an 85% chance of red, and a 5% chance of purple. , the lamps 11 are caused to emit light.
Therefore, in the case of winning the cherry role (strong/weak), the lamp 11 emits light with a normal emission color with a probability of 85%, and the lamp 11 emits light with a different emission color with a probability of 15%. Notification will be made.

In the case of winning a chance role, the lamps 11 are colored blue with a probability of 3%, yellow with a probability of 3%, green with a probability of 7%, red with a probability of 7%, and purple with a probability of 80%. I am trying to make it glow.
Therefore, when the player wins a chance role, the lamp 11 emits light in the normal color with a probability of 80%, and the lamp 11 emits light with a color different from the normal color with a probability of 20%. becomes.

As described above, when each winning combination is won, the contradiction notification is performed at a probability corresponding to the winning combination. Therefore, the player who notices the contradiction notification recognizes the high probability state, and the motivation for playing the game increases. becomes.
In addition, since the determination of the high-probability state is notified in a relatively inconspicuous manner, such as by changing the light emission color of the lamp 11, it is possible to adjust the profit balance between the player and the game parlor. It is possible to improve the inquisitiveness of the person and increase the interest.

In addition, since the probability of occurrence of contradiction notification is higher when the player wins the rare role than when the player wins the replay role or the bell role, when the player wins the rare role, the rare role can be played. In addition to the privilege for winning a prize, the possibility of recognizing a high-probability state is also given, and it is possible to further improve the sense of expectation.
Note that the inconsistency notification may be executed by means other than emitting light from the lamp 11 in a color different from the original color. For example, when the display image of the main display 8 or the sub-display 17 notifies of the winning of the winning combination, the color or shape of the display image may be changed from the original one to notify the inconsistency. When the winning of the role is notified by the output sound from the player, the contradiction notification may be performed by making the output sound different from the original output sound.

Next, with reference to the timing chart of FIG. 6, changes in the game state according to the execution of the game and effect display on the main display 8 under the control of the main controller 10 and the sub-controller 20 will be described.
FIG. 6 illustrates a state in which the game is started from a normal game state in which the probability state is a low probability state. Also, the main display 8 displays stage A.

As shown in FIG. 6, when a weak watermelon role is won by executing a predetermined game (second game in FIG. 6) during a normal game state (timing t0), a transition lottery to a high probability state is performed with a predetermined probability. However, as a result of the transition lottery, when the transition to the high probability state is determined, the probability state is changed to the high probability state at the start (timing t1) of the next game (third game). The transition to the high-probability state may be performed at the start of a game in which a lottery for transition to the high-probability state is performed instead of the next game.

Further, when the third game is executed, a stage transition lottery during the high-probability state is performed based on the stage transition rate shown in FIG. not
Then, as a result of the stage transition lottery for the execution of the following fourth game, it is determined that there is a stage transition. is transferred to In addition, the lottery result of the stage is such that the stage C is maintained until the 12th game.

Further, as shown in FIG. 6, when the bell is won in the execution of the fifth game, the probability state at this time is a high probability state. If a lottery is held and it is determined to issue a contradiction notification, a contradiction notification is made by causing the lamp 11 to emit blue light, for example, at the end of the fifth game (timing t4). The inconsistency is reported for a predetermined time (time from t4 to t5).
As will be described later, when the contradiction notification is executed, the sub-controller 20 stores the fact in the storage means and manages that the contradiction notification has been executed. Then, as will be described later, control is performed such that the stage transition lottery executed for each game is changed according to the presence or absence of the contradiction notification.

Also, as shown in FIG. 6, when the player wins the strong cherry role during the execution of the tenth game (timing t6), the probability state at this time is a high probability state, so the probability of winning is higher than that of the normal probability state ( For example, ART state transition lottery is performed at 50%).
When the strong cherry combination is won, an ART precursor effect is performed on the main display 8, but by setting a predetermined delay period, the ART precursor effect is performed from the start of the 12th game (timing t7).
The example of FIG. 6 shows the case where the ART state transition lottery is won. A fake sign production is executed.

The ART precursor effect is performed until the 40th game is executed, but the continuous effect during the ART precursor effect is performed over the three games immediately before the final game. That is, from the start of the 38th game, a continuous effect is executed by the battle effect in which the main character and the enemy character fight on the main display 8 .
For example, every game from the 38th game to the 40th game, a battle image in which either the main character or the enemy character attacks is displayed, and after the game of the 40th game, which is the final game of the premonition effect, is displayed. When that character wins, an effect is executed to inform the propriety of the ART state.

In addition, as for the offensive and defensive images executed for each game during the continuous production, if the ART state is won, an image is displayed in which the main character attacks more or gives a greater blow to the enemy character. Thus, the player's expectation for the occurrence of the ART state can be heightened.
The determination of the display pattern during these continuous effects is determined so as to change depending on whether the ART state is appropriate or not, as will be described later, depending on whether or not the inconsistency was reported during the immediately preceding predetermined period.

The continuous effect executed at the start of the 38th game (timing t8) ends (timing t9) after a predetermined period (for example, 2 seconds) has passed since the end of the 40th game, and one of the characters wins. The image is displayed, but in the example shown in FIG. 6, since the ART state has been won, the time period from the end of the 40th game to the start of the next game after a predetermined period of time (for example, 2 seconds) has passed. At (timings t9 to t10), an image in which the main character wins, as well as text information such as "Victory" and "ART confirmed", are displayed as a result image of the continuous effect.
Thereafter, the game state shifts to the ART state from the start of the 41st game (timing t10), and the main display 8 displays an image during the ART state.
As described above, the game state changes and the effect display on the main display 8 is performed according to the execution of the game.

Next, FIG. 7 shows a flowchart of the inconsistency notification monitoring process performed by the sub-controller 20, and the above-described management of the inconsistency notification will be described with reference to this flowchart.
The sub controller 20 executes the following inconsistency notification monitoring process based on control information including information that can specify the probability state from the main controller 10 .
Note that the contradiction notification monitoring process may be executed by main controller 10 .
First, in step S1, it is determined whether or not a contradiction notification has occurred. This is to determine whether or not contradictory notification has been made with the probability of occurrence shown in FIG. If there is no inconsistency notification, the process proceeds to step S3.
In step S2, a process of setting a contradiction notification flag is executed, and the process proceeds to step S3.
Therefore, when the inconsistency report is actually made, that effect is stored in the storage means, and the execution of the contradiction report is managed.

Next, in step S3, it is determined whether or not there is a contradiction notification flag, and if the contradiction notification flag is set, the process proceeds to step S4, and if the contradiction notification flag is not set, the process proceeds to step S6.
At step S4, it is determined whether or not the ART state transition lottery is in a high probability state.
In step S5, processing for clearing the inconsistency notification flag is performed.
Therefore, the set contradiction notification flag remains set while the high-probability state continues, and is cleared when the high-probability state ends.
It should be noted that when the period during which the high probability state continues reaches a predetermined period (for example, 30 games), the contradiction notification flag may be cleared even in the high probability state.

Next, in step S6, it is determined whether or not there is a contradiction notification flag, and if the contradiction notification flag is set, the process proceeds to step S7, and if the contradiction notification flag is not set, the contradiction notification monitoring process is terminated. do.
In step S7, it is determined whether or not the player has won the winning opportunity in the ART state. If the player wins, the process proceeds to step S8.
In step S8, after setting the expectation level up flag, the contradiction notification monitoring process is terminated.

Therefore, in a state in which the inconsistency notification flag is set, if the ART state winning trigger combination, for example, a strong cherry combination is won, the expectation increase flag is set. That is, after the player recognizes the high-probability state by the execution of the contradiction notification, and while the high-probability state is maintained, if the winning opportunity of the ART state is won, the expectation level up flag is set. of.
Note that the expectation level up flag may be set when the contradiction notification is made after winning the winning opportunity in the ART state in the high-probability state where the contradiction notification is not performed.
As described above, the contradiction notification monitoring process is performed.

Next, with reference to FIG. 8, the stage transition rate in the state where the contradiction notification flag as the contradiction notification information is set in step S2 of FIG. 7 will be described.
As described above, the sub-controller 20 performs stage transition control at the transition rate shown in FIG. performs control to change the stage transition rate.

FIG. 8 shows the transition rates of the stages in the normal probability state and the high probability state when the contradiction notification flag is set.
As for the stage transition control, as in the description of FIG. 4, each time the game is executed, a lottery is performed to transition from the stage in which the player is staying to another stage. will be

First, regarding the transition to stage B while staying in stage A, during the normal probability state, it is decided not to transition (maintain the status quo) with a probability of 93%, and it is decided to transition with a probability of 7%. . Also, during the high-probability state, it is decided with a probability of 90% not to make a transition, and with a probability of 10% it is decided to make a transition.
Also, regarding the transition to stage C while staying in stage A, in the normal probability state, it is decided not to transition (maintain the status quo) with a probability of 99%, and it is decided to transition with a probability of 1%. . Also, during the high-probability state, there is an 85% probability that it will be decided not to transition, and a 15% probability that it will be transitioned.

Next, regarding the transition to stage A while staying in stage B, during the normal probability state, it is decided not to transition (maintain the status quo) with a probability of 97%, and it is decided to transition with a probability of 3%. be. Also, during the high-probability state, it is determined with a probability of 98% not to transition, and with a probability of 2%.
Also, regarding the transition to stage C while staying in stage B, in the normal probability state, it is decided not to transition (maintain the status quo) with a probability of 99%, and it is decided to transition with a probability of 1%. . Also, during the high-probability state, it is decided not to transition with a probability of 83%, and it is decided to transition with a probability of 17%.

Next, regarding the transition to stage A while staying in stage C, during the normal probability state, it is decided not to transition (maintain the status quo) with a probability of 85%, and it is decided to transition with a probability of 15%. be. Also, during the high-probability state, it is determined with a probability of 98% not to transition, and with a probability of 2%.
Also, regarding the transition to stage B while staying in stage C, during the normal probability state, it is decided not to transition (maintain the status quo) with a probability of 100%, and it is decided to transition with a probability of 0%. . Also, during the high-probability state, it is determined with a probability of 98% not to transition, and with a probability of 2%.

As a result of the stage transition lottery being performed with the probability shown in FIG. ), and the probability of transitioning to (or staying in) stage C decreases. On the other hand, when staying in the high-probability state, compared with the state in which the contradiction notification flag is not set, the probability of shifting (or staying) to stage A and stage B becomes lower, and shifting to stage C (or staying) ) is more likely to occur.

That is, in the state where the inconsistency notification flag is set, the relationship of stage A<stage B<stage C with respect to the degree of expectation for transition to the high probability state is higher than the state in which the contradiction notification flag is not set. is formed more clearly, and the reliability of the stage for high-probability states is improved.
Note that the transition probability in each stage may be other than the probability shown in FIG. 8 as long as it more clearly forms the relationship of stage A<stage B<stage C. FIG.

Next, a change in the selection rate of the effect pattern when the continuous effect is executed after the inconsistency is reported will be described with reference to FIG.
As described above, the sub control device 20, after the contradiction notification flag has been set, while the high-probability state is maintained, when the ART state winning trigger role (for example, strong cherry role) is won , an expectation level up flag is set, and depending on whether or not this expectation level up flag is set, pattern selection control is performed such that the pattern of continuous performance changes.

The continuous effect is executed over a predetermined number of games (for example, three games), and in each game, a battle image is displayed in which either the main character or the enemy character attacks, and after the last game ends, It is composed of a battle effect such as informing whether or not a privilege (such as an ART state) will be given if any character wins.
In addition, the offensive and defensive images executed for each game during the continuous production are displayed such that the main character attacks many times and the enemy characters are hit more hard when the privilege is given. It is designed to increase the expectation of the user for the grant of the privilege.

The sub-controller 20 stores data relating to pattern A, pattern B, pattern C, and pattern D in which predetermined effect images (attack/defense images) are set in advance for each game as effect patterns when the continuous effect continues for three games. It is stored in the means, and one of the performance patterns is selected depending on whether or not to give a privilege when the continuous performance is executed.
As for the effect pattern of the continuous effect, the effect image after each game is set so as to form a relationship of Pattern A<Pattern B<Pattern C<Pattern D with respect to the expectation of the player regarding awarding of the privilege. . For example, pattern D is set so that there are more effect images in which the main character attacks or gives a big blow to the enemy character than in pattern A.

In addition, production patterns A to D are all production patterns in the case of continuing 3 games, which is the main of continuous production, and in addition, pattern E that ends in 2 games and pattern F that ends in 4 games are provided. , These are rare patterns that are selected only when the ART state is won, and selection control is performed regardless of the presence or absence of the expectation level up flag.

FIG. 9 is, for example, a table of the selection rate of the effect pattern when the continuous effect continues for three games. shows the selectivity of
First, when the ART state is not won and the expectation level up flag is not set, the probability that pattern A will be selected is 70%, the probability that pattern B will be selected is 20%, and pattern C will be selected. The probability is set to 10%, and the probability that pattern D is selected is set to 0%.

When the ART state is not won and the expectation level up flag is set, the probability that pattern A will be selected is 60%, the probability that pattern B will be selected is 25%, and the probability that pattern C will be selected. 15%, and the probability that pattern D is selected is set to 0%.
When the ART state is won and the expectation level up flag is not set, the probability of pattern A being selected is 45%, the probability of pattern B being selected is 30%, and the probability of pattern C being selected is 22. %, and the probability that pattern D will be selected is set to 3%.
When the ART state is won and the expectation level up flag is set, the probability that pattern A will be selected is 30%, the probability that pattern B will be selected is 40%, and the probability that pattern C will be selected is 25%. %, and the probability that pattern D will be selected is set to 5%.

As a result of selecting the effect pattern of the continuous effect (3 games) in the case of winning the ART state winning trigger role at the selection rate shown in FIG. Also, selection control is performed so that the probability that pattern A or pattern B is selected is low, and conversely, the probability that pattern C or pattern D is selected is high. Also, pattern D is not selected when the ART state is not won, so when pattern D is selected, the ART state win is confirmed.

Also, regardless of whether the ART state is won or not, when the expectation level up flag is set, the probability that pattern A will be selected is lower than when it is not set. Conversely, patterns B to D are selected. Selection control is performed so as to increase the probability of selection.
Since the selection control is performed with the above selectivity, there is a relationship of Pattern A<Pattern B<Pattern C<Pattern D with respect to the degree of expectation of the ART state. When the expectation level up flag is set, the probability of selecting a pattern with a high degree of expectation is higher than when it is not set.

Therefore, in the event that the ART state winning opportunity is won immediately after the contradiction notification is made, the continuous effect to be executed thereafter is executed in a pattern with a higher degree of expectation, and the contradiction notification results in a high-probability state. A player who recognizes that the ART state will have an increased expectation for the occurrence of the ART state.

Note that the selectivity of each pattern may be other than the probability shown in FIG. If the flag is set, any probability may be used as long as it facilitates selection of a pattern with a higher degree of expectation.

Also, when the ART state is not won, if the expectation level up flag is set, the selection rate of a pattern with a low level of expectation (for example, pattern A) is made higher than when it is not set, and conversely , the selectivity of patterns with high expectations (for example, patterns B to D) may be lowered. In this way, when the expectation level up flag is set, it is possible to increase the reliability of the winning of the ART state in each pattern.
Also, it is possible to set a plurality of enemy characters to fight during the continuous production, and change the enemy character that appears according to the propriety of the ART state and the presence or absence of the expectation level up flag, thereby changing the level of expectation. .
Further, the selection rate may be changed according to the presence/absence of the expectation level up flag for the pattern E in which the continuous effect ends after two games and the pattern F in which the continuous effect continues for four games.

In addition, the contradiction notification flag continues to be set while the high probability state continues, and is cleared when the high probability state ends, but while the contradiction notification flag is set, If the slot machine 1 has not been played for a predetermined time (for example, 5 minutes), the contradiction notification flag may be cleared.
This contradiction notification flag is for judging that the player is aware of the execution of the contradiction notification. This is because there is a high possibility that the player has finished playing the game at the slot machine 1, and the original control purpose of controlling the player who recognizes the execution of the inconsistency notification is lost.

As described above, the gaming machine (slot machine 1) in this embodiment includes management means (sub-controller 20) for managing that the notification means (lamp 11) has executed a specific notification (contradictory notification), Based on the management information of the management means, it will be provided with the production|presentation control means (sub-controller 20) which performs control regarding production|presentation.
Therefore, execution of the specific notification is managed by the management means, and the performance is controlled based on the management information, so that it is possible to execute novel performance that has never existed in the past, thereby improving the amusement of the game. becomes possible.

Further, the notification means (lamp 11) is a privilege notification means (lamp 11) that, when a predetermined privilege (for example, a bell role) is awarded to the player, notifies the type of the predetermined privilege in a identifiable manner. , and the management means manages, as the specific notification, that the privilege notification means has executed contradictory notification that is notification different from the privilege given to the player.
Therefore, since the performance is controlled based on the fact that the inconsistency notification is executed, it is possible to further enhance the novelty of the performance.

Further, the slot machine 1 includes probability control means (main controller 10) for generating a high-probability game state in which the probability of giving a specific privilege (for example, ART state) increases in the lottery means (main controller 10), The privilege notification means executes contradiction notification on the condition that a high-probability gaming state occurs, and the management means stores contradiction notification information (contradiction notification flag) when the contradiction notification is executed. On the other hand, when the high-probability game state ends, the stored contradictory notification information is erased.
Therefore, when the inconsistency notification is executed, the inconsistency notification information is stored, and the inconsistency notification information is continuously stored while the high probability state continues, so that the inconsistency notification information and the high probability state can be ensured. , and it is possible to prevent the inconsistency report information from being kept stored even though the high-probability state has ended.

In addition, the notification means is configured to execute the suggestive notification that vaguely notifies that the high probability state is present, separately from the inconsistent notification.
Therefore, the suggestive notification allows the player to play the game while expecting a high probability state, thereby improving interest control of the game.
In addition, it is possible to execute a variety of games by executing suggestive notification and contradictory notification.

In addition, the slot machine 1 is provided with display means (main display 8) for displaying a plurality of information, and the effect control means controls the display means to display one of the plurality of stages as effect. A stage control means (sub-controller 20) is provided, and the stage control means selects one of the stages based on the management information of the management means.
Therefore, since stage selection control is performed based on the management information, it is possible to perform novel stage selection and stage transitions that have not existed in the past, and it is possible to improve the amusement of the game.

The slot machine 1 also includes game execution means (main controller 10) for starting a game based on a start operation by a player and ending the game based on a stop operation by a player. Continuous performance control means (sub-control device 20) for executing continuous performance across a plurality of games by game execution means based on establishment of a specific lottery result (election to a predetermined rare role), Continuous performance control means determines the effect mode (pattern of effect) in the continuous effect based on the management information of the management means.
Therefore, since the performance mode in the continuous performance is controlled based on the management information, it is possible to execute novel continuous performance that has never existed in the past, and it is possible to improve the amusement of the game.

Next, a specific example of continuous effects executed under the control of the sub-controller 20 based on control information from the main controller 10 will be described with reference to FIG.
The continuous effect is executed by the sub-controller 20 controlling the image on the main display 8 based on the control information from the main controller 10 that controls the lottery in the ART state.
As described above, when the lottery opportunity in the ART state is won, the ART precursor effect (or the ART fake precursor effect) is executed, and the continuous effect is executed over a predetermined number of games in the final stage.
The continuous effect is executed by an image effect on the main display 8, for example, by a battle effect by a predetermined character. In addition, the continuous effect is executed not only when notifying whether or not to generate the ART state, but also during the bonus state generating effect when notifying the occurrence of the bonus state. It may be executed when notifying whether or not, when notifying whether or not the ART state should be continued, when adding the number of sets, and the like.

Further, the sub control device 20 executes a timer effect on the main display device 8 along with the effect image of the continuous effect based on establishment of a predetermined condition when the continuous effect is executed.

The timer effect is executed by displaying the timer value in a predetermined area of the display surface of the main display 8 and updating the timer value according to the progress of the continuous effect as the predetermined effect.
Specifically, an initial timer value determined in advance is displayed on the display screen in accordance with the start of the continuous effect, and the initial timer value is subtracted and displayed (updated display) according to the actual progress time of the continuous effect. done.
The initial timer value that is displayed first is set in correspondence with the execution period (the number of games to be executed) of the predetermined continuous effect.
Then, due to the subtraction display (update display) of the timer value, when the timer value becomes zero (time up) in accordance with the end of the continuous production and the subtraction display is completed, a predetermined timer result production, such as a button production and character information, etc. are displayed.

That is, the sub control device 20 as a period display means and the main display 8 display the progress of the predetermined period by updating and displaying the predetermined information for the predetermined period related to the effect, and as the executed effect During the final game of the continuous effect (for example, at the end of the final game), the update display of the timer value is terminated.
In addition, the sub-controller 20 as information display means and the main display 8 display information relating to the timer result effect as specific information upon completion of the update display.

Further, the sub control device 20 sets the initial timer value based on the shortest execution time (for example, 4.1 seconds) of one game, which is the reference time for limiting the number of games per unit time. I have to. For example, if the continuous effect continues for two games, the initial timer value is set to be greater than the shortest execution time (4.1 seconds) for one game and not more than the shortest execution time (8.2 seconds) for two games. and the continuous effect continues for 3 games, the initial timer value is set to be greater than the shortest execution time of 2 games (8.2 seconds) and the shortest execution time of 3 games. (12.3 seconds) If it is set to any value below and the continuous effect continues for 4 games, the initial timer value is set to be greater than the shortest execution time (12.3 seconds) for 3 games. , the shortest execution time of 4 games (16.4 seconds) or less.

That is, the sub control device 20 sets a predetermined period, which is the execution time of the continuous effect, based on the case where each game is executed in the shortest execution time for the continuous effect across a plurality of games, and sets the predetermined period. It sets an initial timer value that indicates the duration.
In addition, the predetermined period here may be the period from the start to the end of the continuous effect, or the period from the start of the continuous effect to the end of the continuous effect and up to a predetermined time during the final game of the continuous effect. period.

By setting the initial timer value of the timer effect in this way, for example, by setting the continuous effect to 3 games, the timer result effect is executed during the third game or before the start of the fourth game. When the initial timer value is set so that the player quickly executes the three games, even if the above-described limit control of the number of games per unit time works, the time-up of the timer value will be four. It is possible to prevent the game from going after the game, and to execute the timer result effect before the game of the fourth game is started without fail.
That is, the sub control device 20 sets the initial timer value and updates and displays the timer value so that the timer value is timed up in response to the end of the continuous effect.

On the other hand, as a result of the player executing the game during continuous presentation for a sufficient time (for example, longer than 4.1 seconds), the execution time of the game exceeds the shortest execution time (predetermined period) of one game. In that case, the update display of the timer value is temporarily stopped (interrupted) at that time.
For example, when the initial timer value is set to 10.0 seconds to start a continuous effect and the timer value is updated and displayed, if the first game exceeds the shortest execution time, the updated display is performed. At 5.9 seconds, which is the updated value of the timer value for the shortest execution time, the timer is temporarily stopped.

In other words, the sub-controller 20 and the main display 8 as updating mode changing means change the updating mode for updating and displaying the timer value as the predetermined information according to the execution status of the game actually being played. be.
By performing such control, even if the player executes the game quickly or takes a long time, it is possible to match the timing of the final game of the continuous effect and the time up of the timer effect. It becomes possible.
In particular, when a player slowly executes a predetermined game during continuous performance over a sufficient amount of time, there is a possibility that the timer value will come up before the final game of the continuous performance. However, it is possible to prevent such a situation, and it is possible to increase the time in the final game in which the player pays the most attention.

Note that, for example, when the first game of the continuous effect is executed after a sufficient time (longer than 4.1 seconds) has passed since the previous game, that is, the first game without waiting time is executed in a short time. Then, when all subsequent games are executed within the shortest execution time, the timer value will time up before the start of rotation of the reel 4 in the next game of the final game of the continuous effect, but the next game will start. Since there is a possibility that it will be after the operation, it is preferable to set the initial timer value so that the remaining timer value at the start of the final game of the continuous effect will be a relatively small value (for example, 1 second).
Also, a freeze effect may be executed in which the progress of the game is paused for a predetermined period (for example, 4.1 seconds) at a predetermined time during execution of the final game of the continuous effect or after the end of the game.
Also, the period display means, the information display means, and the update mode change means may be configured by the main controller 1, the sub-controller 20, and the main display 8. FIG.

With reference to FIG. 10, the case where the timer effect is also executed during the continuous effect will be described.
FIG. 10(a) shows the display image of the main display 8 at the start of the first game of continuous effects.
First, when the continuous effect is started, a continuous effect image 30 showing a battle between the main character and the enemy character is displayed in the main portion of the screen of the main display 8, and the offense and defense of the first game of the continuous effect is displayed. Is displayed.

In addition, a timer value image 31 indicating the initial timer value (12:0 seconds) in the timer effect is displayed at the lower portion of the display surface of the main display 8, indicating the start of the first game (start operation). At the same time, subtraction display (update display) of the timer value image 31 as information related to the timer value is started.
The timer value image 31 is displayed overlapping the continuous effect image 30 on the screen. is displayed covering the
The subtraction display of the timer value image 31 is performed at the same update timing as the actual passage of time, and indicates the progress of the continuous effect image 30 .

As a result of the player playing the game in this state, when the game execution time of the first game exceeds a specified value (for example, 4.1 seconds), a timer value image is displayed as shown in FIG. 10(b). The subtraction display of 31 is temporarily stopped when the subtraction value for the specified value (4.1 seconds) is reached (07:9 seconds).
On the other hand, as a result of the player's execution of the game, if the game execution time of the first game is within the specified value and the second game is started, the timer value image 31 continues to display the subtraction.

Next, FIG. 10(c) shows a display image of the main display 8 at the start of the second game of the continuous effect.
As shown in FIG. 10(c), the main part of the main display 8 continuously displays a continuous effect image 30 showing the state in which the main character and the enemy character of the continuous effect image 30 are fighting each other. The offense and defense of the second game of is displayed.
At the start of the second game of the continuous effect or at the start of rotation of the reel 4, the timer value image 31 is displayed for the specified value (4.1 seconds) regardless of whether or not the immediately preceding game execution time exceeds the specified value. ) is displayed as the initial value of the second game (07:9 seconds), and a subtraction display is performed from the initial value of the second game in accordance with the progress of the second game of continuous effects.

As a result of the player playing the game in this state, if the game execution time of the second game exceeds a specified value (for example, 4.1 seconds), a timer value image is displayed as shown in FIG. 10(d). The subtraction display of 31 is temporarily stopped at the time (03:8 seconds) when the subtraction value for the prescribed value (4.1 seconds) is reached.
On the other hand, as a result of the player's execution of the game, when the game execution time of the second game is within the prescribed value and the third game is started, the timer value image 31 continues to display the subtraction.

Next, FIG. 10(e) shows an image displayed on the main display 8 at the start of the third game of the continuous effect.
As shown in FIG. 10(e), the main portion of the main display 8 continuously displays a continuous effect image 30 showing the state in which the main character and the enemy character of the continuous effect image 30 are fighting each other. The offense and defense of the third game of is displayed.
Further, at the start of the third game of the continuous effect or at the start of rotation of the reel 4, the timer value image 31 is displayed for the specified value (8. 2 seconds) is subtracted (03:8 seconds) is displayed as the initial value of the third game, and a subtraction display is performed from the initial value of the third game in accordance with the progress of the third game of the continuous effect. will be

When the player starts the third game in this state, the subtraction display of the timer value image 31 is executed.
Then, as shown in FIG. 10(f), when the subtraction display of the timer value image 31 times out, the display of the timer value image 31 is erased, and as shown in FIG. 10(g), "Chance!" is displayed instead of the timer value image 31.

In addition, the execution time (animation time) of the battle effect between the main character and the enemy character in the continuous effect image 30 of the third game of the continuous effect is equal to the initial timer value (3, 8 seconds) of the timer value image 31 of the third game. ), the match result of the continuous effect image 30 is derived after the timer value image 31 times up and the timer result effect image 33a is displayed.
Therefore, the timer result effect image 33a is displayed as an expectation increase notice immediately before the battle result of the continuous effect image 30 is derived, and serves to improve the interest of the game and the player's expectation. there is

As a result of quickly executing the third game of the continuous effect, the player may perform the operation to start the next game before the time of the timer value image 31 expires. The effect of the timer value image 31 and the continuous effect image 30 may be canceled, and the battle result may be derived and displayed by skipping the content in the middle of the continuous effect image 30. - 特許庁
At this time, the timer result effect image 33a may be displayed, or the display of the timer result effect image 33a may be disabled. If not, the display of the timer result effect image 33a is useless. In this case, it is preferable to disable all the timer result effect images 33a.

As described above, the timer result effect image 33a functions as an advance notice of increased expectations immediately before derivation of the match result of the continuous effect image 30. By providing the image of , he is trying to enhance the interest of the game.
For example, as shown in FIG. 11(a), when the timer value image 31 times out, as shown in FIG. A pattern for displaying the image 33a instead of the timer value image 31 is also provided.

Further, as shown in FIG. 11(c), when the timer value image 31 times out, as shown in 11(d), an effect button operation image 32a is displayed to instruct (prompt) the operation of the effect button 2d. is once displayed, and after that, as shown in FIG. 11(e), when the player operates the effect button 2d, a pattern is also provided in which a timer result effect image 33a consisting of character information "Extremely Hot!" is displayed. ing.

Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 11(f), when the timer value image 31 times out, a timer addition image 34 is displayed as a display for adding the timer value of the timer value image 31, as shown in 11(g). A pattern is also provided in which the timer value image 31 is displayed above the timed-up timer value image 31, and then, as shown in FIG. ing.
In this case, the newly displayed timer value image 31 with the addition value (03:0 seconds) is temporarily stopped from displaying the subtraction at that time, and the subtraction starts again at the start of the next game. It's becoming Therefore, when the timer added image 34 is displayed, the continuous effect image 30 does not end in the third game, but continues in the fourth game.
The timing for adding the timer value to the timer value image 31 may be other than the timing described above, or may be a predetermined timing before the timer value image 31 times up.
Further, the re-subtraction timing of the newly displayed timer value image 31 after the addition value is added may be timing other than the timing described above, and may be the timing immediately after the addition value is added.

As described above, the sub control device 20 is provided with a plurality of patterns of timer effects, and selects a plurality of patterns depending on whether or not continuous effects are executed when a privilege is given. I'm trying
That is, when the timer result effect image 33a as the specific information is an image consisting of the character information "Super hot!" than an image consisting of the character information "Chance!" Selection control of the pattern of performance is performed so as to increase the probability of notification.

In addition, before the timer result effect image 33a made up of the character information "Super hot!" is displayed, a specific The effect pattern selection control is performed so that the probability of being notified of the privilege is higher when the effect button operation image 32a as information is once displayed.
Furthermore, the effect pattern is changed so that the probability of being notified of the provision of the privilege is higher when the timer addition image 34 as specific information is displayed than when the effect button operation image 32a is displayed. Selection control is performed.

In this way, by executing a plurality of patterns of timer effects during continuous effects, it is possible to change the expectation of the player and improve the interest of the game.

Next, the selection rate when determining whether or not to use the timer effect together with each effect pattern when executing the continuous effect will be described with reference to FIG. 12 .
As described above, the effect patterns of the continuous effect include patterns A to D in which 3 games are continued, pattern E in which 2 games are continued, and pattern F in which 4 games are continued. For each of these patterns, the sub control device 20 determines whether or not to use the timer effect together with the probability shown in FIG.

As shown in FIG. 12, when the ART state is not won, the probability of using the timer effect together with the effect pattern (pattern E) that continues for 2 games is 0%, and the effect pattern (pattern A to D) that continues for 3 games has a timer effect. 80% of the time, 20% of the timer effect is used in the effect pattern that continues for 3 games (Pattern A to D), and the timer effect is used in the normal effect in the effect pattern that continues 4 games (Pattern F). The effect pattern is selected so that the probability of using the effect pattern (pattern F) for 4 games and the timer effect in combination with the timer addition effect is 0%.

On the other hand, when winning in the ART state, the probability of combining the timer effect with the effect pattern (pattern E) that continues for 2 games is 2%, and the probability that the timer effect is not used together with the effect pattern (pattern A to D) that continues for 3 games is 28. 55% probability of using the timer effect together with the effect pattern (patterns A to D) that continues for 3 games, 10% probability of using the timer effect together with the normal effect for the effect pattern (pattern F) that continues 4 games, The effect pattern is selected so that the probability of using the timer effect in combination with the effect pattern (pattern F) continuing for 4 games is 5%.

When the timer effect is used together with the continuous effect, the initial timer value in the timer value image 31 is selected according to the number of games of each continuous effect.
For example, when the continuous effect is two games, the initial timer value is any value between 4.2 seconds, which is longer than the shortest execution time of one game, and 8.2 seconds, which is within the shortest execution time of two games. Randomly selected.
Similarly, when the continuous effect is 3 games, the initial timer value is any value between 8.3 seconds, which is longer than the shortest execution time of 2 games, and 12 or 3 seconds, which is within the shortest execution time of 3 games. is randomly selected, and when the continuous effect is 4 games, the initial timer value is anywhere between 12.4 seconds, which is longer than the shortest execution time of 3 games, and 16, 4 seconds, which is within the shortest execution time of 4 games. A value is randomly selected.

Also, in FIG. 12, when the pattern of using the timer effect together with the normal effect when the continuous effect continues for 4 games is selected, the initial timer value is set to the time when the continuous effect continues for 4 games at the start of the continuous effect. value is displayed in advance, and when the pattern of using the timer effect in combination with the timer addition effect is selected, at the start of the continuous effect, the initial timer value is displayed first for the continuous effect to continue for 3 games. Later, as shown in FIG. 11(g), the pattern is such that the timer addition image 34 is displayed during the third game.

By selecting the timer effect as described above, when the timer effect is used together with the continuous effect, the probability of winning the ART state becomes higher. It is possible to raise the expectations of
In addition, the timer effect is always accompanied by the effect pattern in which the continuous effect continues for 2 games and 4 games, which determines the winning of the ART state, and it is possible to improve the degree of expectation for the timer effect. .

In addition, the player can predict the number of games in which the continuous effect will continue, depending on the size of the initial timer value when the continuous effect accompanied by the timer effect is started, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game. . In addition, when the initial timer value can be assumed to be a continuous effect that continues for four games, it is possible to increase the player's expectation at that time, so the initial timer value is determined by the player's expectation. It is possible to improve the interest of the game by giving a change to the sense of anticipation.

The initial timer value for each continuous effect may be determined randomly within each selection range. It is also possible to select an initial timer value for each continuous effect so as to increase .
Also, in the case of the continuous performance ending in 2 games, a pattern without timer performance may be provided, or the continuous performance ending in 2 games may be selected when winning is not won in the ART state. In this case, it is preferable to select the effect pattern so that the degree of expectation for winning in the ART state increases as the number of games of the continuous effect increases. In this way, the player can pay more attention to the magnitude of the initial timer value when the timer effect is also used, and it is possible to further improve the interest of the game.

Further, when the actual game execution time becomes longer than the shortest execution time, the timer value subtraction display (update display) is stopped to change the update mode of the timer value image 31. The mode may be changed in a manner other than stopping. For example, by slowing down the update speed for a predetermined period, the final game of the continuous effect and the time when the timer value image 31 times up may be matched.
Also, the subtraction display (update display) of the timer value is executed in the same manner as the actual passage of time (passage of time), but the update may be performed later or earlier than the actual passage of time.
Also, the timer value may be displayed in units other than 1/10 second, for example, in units of 1/100 second.
Further, according to the setting value in the probability setting device 14, the initial timer value setting means for setting the initial timer value of the timer effect, the main controller 10 and the sub-controller 20, or the main controller 10 and the sub-controller 20 Either one of them may be provided.
For example, the multiple options for the initial timer value include a first initial timer value (eg, 6.0) that is selected only when the set value in the probability setting device 14 is the first set value (eg, set value 6). 6 seconds) may be provided. Also, a second initial timer value (e.g., 7.7 seconds) that is selected only when the set value is one of a plurality of second set values (e.g., set values 4, 5, 6) may be provided. can be
Further, the first initial timer value or the second initial timer value is not selected only when the corresponding setting value is used, but when the corresponding setting value is used, the selection is made with a higher probability than other setting values. By doing so, the display of the initial timer value in the timer effect can be used as a means for suggesting the set value in the probability setting device 14 .

Next, with reference to FIG. 13, the timer effect performed on the sub display 17 will be described.
As described above, when the ART state winning trigger role is won, the ART precursor effect (or ART false precursor effect) is executed on the main display 8, based on the control information from the main controller 10. The sub control device 20 can execute a timer effect on the sub display 17 also for this ART precursor effect (or ART false precursor effect).

In this case, the sub control device 20 determines the number of precursor games (for example, 25 games) in advance when winning the winning opportunity in the ART state. A timer effect is executed during the effect).
That is, the sub-controller 20 and the sub-display 17 as period display means display the progress of the predetermined period by updating and displaying the predetermined information for the predetermined period related to the effect.
Note that the period display means may be composed of the main controller 10, the sub-controller 20, and the sub-display 17. FIG.

FIG. 13 shows an effect display on the main display 8 and the sub-display 17 when the ART precursor effect (or ART false precursor effect) is executed.
As shown in FIG. 13(a), when the ART precursor effect (or ART false precursor effect) is started, a precursor effect image 35 is displayed in the main portion of the main display 8. As shown in FIG.
On the other hand, on the sub-display 17, a character image 36 indicating that the ART omen effect (or ART fake omen effect) is displayed in the approximate center of the screen, and the character image 36 is displayed in the lower part of the screen. A sub-timer value image 37 indicating the remaining time during the ART precursor effect (or ART false precursor effect) is displayed.

The sub-timer value image 37 displays an initial timer value corresponding to a predetermined number of precursor games when the ART precursor effect (or ART false precursor effect) is started, and the ART precursor effect (or ART false precursor effect) progresses. The timer value is decremented (updated) according to the time.
The initial timer value displayed in this case is set based on the case where each precursor game is executed in the shortest execution time, as in the case of the continuous effect.
Therefore, by checking the initial timer value displayed on the screen, the player can grasp in advance the period (time) until the end of the ART precursor effect (or ART false precursor effect).

Further, based on the control information from the main controller 10, the sub-controller 20 updates the sub-timer value image 37 as well as the timer value image 31 so that the actual game execution time is longer than the shortest execution time. is also longer, control is performed to temporarily stop (interrupt) the update of the timer value at that point.
That is, the sub-controller 20 and the sub-display device 17 as updating mode changing means change the updating mode for updating and displaying the timer value as the predetermined information according to the execution status of the game actually being played. be.

FIG. 13(b) shows an effect display on the main display 8 and the sub-display 17 when the continuous effect, which is the final stage of the ART omen effect (or ART false omen effect), is started.
As shown in FIG. 13(b), in the final stage of the ART precursor effect (or ART false precursor effect), the continuous effect image 30 is displayed on the main display 8. At this time, a timer for the continuous effect is displayed. When the combination of effects is selected and determined, the timer value image 31 is displayed on the main display 8 as well as the sub timer value image 37 on the sub display 17 .

Since the continuous effect is a part of the ART precursor effect (or the ART false precursor effect), the timer value image 31 corresponding to the continuous effect and the sub timer corresponding to the ART precursor effect (or the ART false precursor effect) are displayed. The same value is displayed in the value image 37 , and the timer value image 31 and the sub-timer value image 37 are synchronously subtracted in accordance with the progress time of the continuous effect image 30 .

Therefore, in addition to the timer performance for the continuous performance, the timer performance is also executed for the ART precursor performance (or the ART false precursor performance), so that the player's expectation and the interest of the game are improved. It becomes possible.
In addition, the timer effect is executed on each of the two display devices, so that the versatility of the effect can be improved and the interest of the game can be further improved.
Also, the timer effect for the ART precursor effect (or the ART false precursor effect) is updated in accordance with the progress of the game, as in the case of the continuous effect, so the actual game execution time varies. Even so, it is possible to increase the timer value in the desired final game.

In addition, selection control is performed so that the number of predictive games in the case of winning the winning opportunity in the ART state is greater in the case of winning than in the case of not winning in the ART state. In this way, when a precursor game with a relatively large number of games is selected and the initial timer value is large, it is possible to increase the player's expectation.

Also, the timer effect may be executed during effects other than the continuous effect or the ART precursor effect (or the ART false precursor effect), and for example, the timer effect may be executed during the effect that is completed in one game.
Further, when the ART state is won during the execution of a predetermined game during the ART false predictive effect, the timer value for the ART predictive effect at that time is reduced to the already subtracted timer value during the ART false predictive effect. You may make it perform the addition production|presentation which adds. By doing so, it is possible to greatly increase the player's sense of expectation.

Also, the sub-timer value image 37 displays the time until the ART precursor effect (or the ART false precursor effect) ends, but it may also display the time until the continuous effect starts.
In addition, when the sub-timer value image 37 times up, as in the case of the timer value image 31 times up, the specific information includes text information such as "chance!" The image 32a may be displayed on the sub-display 17, or the sub-display 17 may display specific information including different character information such as "OK!".

In addition, even when the sub-display 17 displays specific information similar to the main display 8, when selecting specific information to be displayed on the sub-display 17, information selection control on the main display 8 is performed. may be selected and controlled individually.
Further, when specific information is displayed on the sub display 17, information different from the specific information displayed on the main display 8, such as an image in which a predetermined character cuts in, is displayed. good too.

As described above, in the present embodiment, a gaming machine (slot machine 1) that starts a game based on a player's start operation, finishes the game based on a player's stop operation, and executes the game. , production means for executing production (sub-controller 20 is main display 8, sub-display 17), and predetermined information (timer value image 31, sub-timer value image 37) for a prescribed period related to production and a period display means (the sub-controller 20 includes a main display 8 and a sub-display 17) that displays the progress of a predetermined period by updating the display, and the period display means displays according to the game execution status update mode changing means (the sub-controller 20 is the main display 8 and the sub-display 17) for changing the update display mode of the predetermined information.

Therefore, by updating the display of the predetermined information, the state of progress of the predetermined period related to the effect is displayed, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.
In addition, since the update mode of the predetermined information is changed in accordance with the game execution status, even if the game execution period changes due to changes in the way the game is played by the player, the actual game execution period does not change. It is possible to correspond the update display of the predetermined information.

Further, the update mode changing means is configured to interrupt the update display of the predetermined information when the execution time of the game has passed the predetermined time.
Therefore, even if the execution time of the game is long, it is possible to update and display the predetermined information corresponding to the actual execution period of the game.

Further, the effect means executes a predetermined effect (continuous effect) over a plurality of games, and the period display means sets a predetermined period corresponding to the predetermined effect.
Therefore, it is possible to execute a highly entertaining effect over a relatively long period of time over a plurality of games.
In addition, when performing an effect that spans multiple games, the time of the effect may vary depending on the execution status of each game. changes in various ways, it is possible to ensure that the update display of the predetermined information corresponds to the actual execution period of the game.

Also, the period display means is configured to end the update display of the predetermined information in response to the end of the predetermined effect by the effect means.
Therefore, since the predetermined presentation ends when the update display of the predetermined information ends, the player's attention is also attracted to the update display of the predetermined information, and the amusement of the game can be improved.
In addition, it is possible to change the player's sense of expectation depending on the mode of updating and displaying the predetermined information.

Further, the configuration includes information display means (main display 8) for displaying specific information (timer result effect image 33a) upon completion of update display of predetermined information by the period display means.
Therefore, it is possible to increase the player's expectation for the performance by displaying the specific information.
In addition, since the updated display of the predetermined information serves as advance notice of the display of the specific information, the player's interest can be attracted to the updated display of the predetermined information, and the amusement of the game can be improved. becomes.

Also, the period display means is configured to be able to display the progress status for a plurality of predetermined periods according to the effects executed by the effect means.
Therefore, predetermined periods are set for various presentations and the predetermined information is updated and displayed, thereby improving the variety of games and enhancing the interest of the games.
Control relating to the timer effect is performed as described above.

Next, the button effects executed on the main display 8 and the sub-display 17 under the control of the sub-controller 20 based on the control information from the main controller 10 will be described.
As described above, when the bonus combination is won or when the bonus combination is not won, the bonus occurrence effect (bonus false occurrence effect) is executed on the main display 8 or the sub display 17 with a predetermined probability during game execution. be.

The bonus generation effect (bonus false generation effect) is executed in a continuous effect over a predetermined number of games in the same manner as the continuous effect in the ART state. , in any game during this period, it is possible to execute a button effect involving the operation of either the effect button 2d or the upper effect button 2f.
In addition, the button effects are determined depending on whether the bonus combination controlled by the main controller 10 is appropriate or not. is stored, and based on this stored information, main display control such as control based on the operation of the effect button 2d or the upper effect button 2f is performed.
Therefore, the button effect is mainly executed by the sub-controller 20, and is executed during the bonus generation effect (bonus guess generation effect) displayed on the main display 8 or the sub-display 17 in relation to the execution of the game. .

When the button effect is executed, first, the sub-control device 20 as an operation instruction means is displayed on either the main display 8 or the sub-display 17 in any game during the bonus generation effect (bonus guess generation effect). By displaying the operation image, an instruction effect is executed in which the player is instructed (prompted) to operate either the effect button 2d or the upper effect button 2f.

After that, when the player operates the instructed effect button, the sub-controller 20 as the operation accepting means accepts the player's operation, and either the main display 8 or the sub-display 17 displays, for example, " By displaying predetermined information such as character information such as "chance!"
In this way, the button effect is executed from a series of effects accompanying the player's operation, including the instruction effect and the expectation-increasing effect.

In addition, the sub-control device 20 as an operation accepting means, even though the operation image is displayed, when the operation is not accepted by the player not operating the directed effect button during the game. does not invalidate the operation instruction, temporarily suspends the operation instruction, and executes the operation instruction again after the next game.
Therefore, the sub-controller 20 has a function as holding means for holding the player's operation instruction for a predetermined period of time.
In addition, when the player's operation instruction is suspended, the initially executed button presentation is executed again, so the suspension means should be regarded as suspending the button presentation (instruction presentation) itself. can also
It should be noted that the operation instructing means, the operation receiving means, and the holding means may be composed of the main controller 10, the sub-controller 20, the main display 8, or the sub-display 17.

With reference to FIG. 14, the button effect executed during the bonus generation effect (bonus guess generation effect) will be described.
It should be noted that the button effect is executed with a predetermined probability when a bonus effect (bonus false effect) occurs. , it is preferable that the button effect is executed with a higher probability than in the case of no winning.

FIG. 14(a) shows display images on the main display 8 and the sub-display 17 when the button effect is executed in the first game in which the bonus effect (bonus trick effect) is generated.

As shown in FIG. 14(a), when a bonus generation effect accompanied by a button effect (bonus trick generation effect) is started, the main display 8 is displayed with an image (moving image) of a main character fighting an enemy character. An image 38 is displayed in the main part of the screen, and the battle effect of the first game is executed.
Further, in the lower portion of the screen, an effect button operation image 32a is displayed as an operation image for instructing the operation of the effect button 2d (executing the first operation instruction), so that the player can operate the effect button 2d. The instructed instruction performance is executed.

The effect button operation image 32a is composed of an image simulating the effect button 2d and character information of "PUSH", and is set higher in display priority than the generated effect image 38. - 特許庁By displaying an effect image for emphasizing the image around the effect button operation image 32a, or by performing a conversion operation in which the button pressing portion of the effect button operation image 32a moves up and down, the player can operate the image. may be emphasized.
When the effect button operation image 32a is displayed, the sub control device 20 validates the operation of the effect button 2d and controls the LED inside the effect button 2d to emit light.

After the effect button operation image 32a is displayed, when the player operates the effect button 2d during the displayed game, the effect button operation image 32a is erased as shown in FIG. 14(b). Instead, for example, the first operation result image 33c composed of text information of "chance!"
In addition to the character information "Chance!", the character information "Super hot!" It is set so that the possibility of winning the bonus combination is higher when it is displayed.

On the other hand, after the effect button operation image 32a is displayed, if the game ends without the player operating the effect button 2d during the displayed game, as shown in FIG. 14(c), The effect button operation image 32a is put on hold for the next and subsequent games while being displayed.
In addition, the first battle effect in the generated effect image 38 is also ended by the end of the first game.

Note that the operation of the effect button 2d may be valid during the entire period during the game when the effect button operation image 32a is displayed in the bonus generation effect (bonus guess generation effect), or when all the reels 4 are stopped. May be disabled.
Further, when the operation of the effect button 2d is invalidated when all the reels 4 are stopped, the display of the suspended effect button operation image 32a shown in FIG. It is preferable to change the displayed image to an image or the like indicating that no light is emitted.

Next, the effect in the second game of the bonus generation effect (bonus guess effect) will be described.
In the second game of the bonus generating effect (bonus false generating effect), there are cases where the player operates the effect button 2d in the first game, and cases where the operation instruction is withheld without operating the effect button 2d. Although there are two possibilities, FIG. 15 shows an effect when operated, and FIG. 16 shows an effect when not operated.

First, FIG. 15(a) shows the second game of the bonus generation effect (bonus false generation effect), and after the button effect is executed in the first game and the player operates the corresponding effect button It shows the display images on the main display 8 and the sub-display 17 when the button effect is executed also in the second game.
Further, in the example shown in FIG. 15, in the button effect of the second game, unlike the instruction effect of the first game, an instruction effect of instructing the operation of the upper effect button 2f is executed.
It should be noted that, in the button effect of the second game, the instruction effect of instructing the operation of the effect button 2d, which is the same as the instruction effect of the first game, may be executed.

As shown in FIG. 15(a), when the bonus generation effect (bonus false generation effect) accompanied by the button effect is started in the second game as well, an image (moving image) of the main character and the enemy character fighting each other is displayed on the main display 8. is displayed in the main part of the screen, and the battle effect of the second game is executed.
Further, on the sub-display 17, an upper effect button operation image 39 is displayed as an operation image for instructing the operation of the upper effect button 2f (executing the second operation instruction), and the upper effect button 2f is displayed to the player. is executed.

The upper effect button operation image 39 is composed of an image simulating the upper effect button 2f and character information of "PUSH". In addition, by displaying an effect image that emphasizes the image around the upper effect button operation image 39, or by performing a conversion operation in which the button pressing portion of the upper effect button operation image 39 moves back and forth, You may make it emphasize the instruction|indication of operation.
When the upper effect button operation image 39 is displayed, the sub control device 20 validates the operation of the upper effect button 2f and controls the LED inside the upper effect button 2f to emit light.

After the upper effect button operation image 39 is displayed, when the player operates the upper effect button 2f during the displayed game, the upper effect button operation image 39 is displayed as shown in FIG. 15(b). While being deleted, instead, the second operation result image 40 is displayed on the entire screen as a cut-in image in which a predetermined character is displayed, and an expectation-increasing effect is executed.
At the same time when the second operation result image 40 is displayed, a predetermined sound effect corresponding to the displayed character is output from the speaker 9 .

Any one of a plurality of predetermined characters is displayed in the second operation result image 40 during the expectation increase effect when the upper effect button 2f is operated. I'm trying to change my expectations. For example, cut-in image A in which character A is displayed on a blue background, cut-in image B in which character B is displayed on a red background, and cut-in image B in which character C is displayed on a rainbow background. A bonus role is given when the cut-in image B is displayed rather than the cut-in image A, and when the cut-in image C is displayed rather than the cut-in image B. It is set to increase the possibility of being elected to.

On the other hand, after the upper effect button operation image 39 is displayed, if the game ends without the player operating the upper effect button 2f during the displayed game, as shown in FIG. In addition, the upper effect button operation image 39 is put on hold for the next and subsequent games while being displayed.
Further, the second battle effect in the generated effect image 38 is also ended by the end of the second game.

Next, FIG. 16(a) is the second game of the bonus occurrence effect (bonus false occurrence effect), and even though the button effect was executed in the first game, the effect button corresponding to the player This shows the display images on the main display 8 and the sub-display 17 when the button effect is executed also in the second game after the is not operated.
In addition, in the example shown in FIG. 16, in the button effect of the second game, unlike the instruction effect of the first game, an instruction effect of instructing the operation of the upper effect button 2f is executed.

As shown in FIG. 16(a), when the bonus generation effect (bonus false generation effect) accompanied by the button effect is started even in the second game, an image (moving image) of the main character and the enemy character fighting is displayed on the main display 8. is displayed in the main part of the screen, and the battle effect of the second game is executed.

Further, the effect button operation image 32a suspended in the first game is continuously displayed in the lower part of the screen of the main display 8, and an instruction effect is given to the player to instruct the operation of the effect button 2d. Executes continuously.
Further, on the sub display 17, an upper effect button operation image 39 is displayed as an operation image for instructing (prompting) the operation of the upper effect button 2f, and an instruction to instruct the player to operate the upper effect button 2f is displayed. A performance is performed.

Therefore, when executing the second game in this case, the sub control device 20 concurrently executes a plurality of different operation instructions.
In addition, the sub-control device 20 executes an operation instruction (first operation instruction) for the effect button 2d on the main display 8 (first display means), while displaying the effect on the sub-display 17 (second display means). An operation instruction (second operation instruction) for the upper effect button 2f different from the operation instruction for the button 2d is executed.

FIG. 16(b) shows that after the effect button operation image 32a and the upper effect button operation image 39 are displayed, the player presses the effect button 2d without operating the upper effect button 2f during the displayed game. This shows an effect display when only an operation is performed.

As shown in FIG. 16(b), when only the effect button 2d is operated, the effect button operation image 32a on the main display 8 is erased and instead, for example, the character information "Chance!" A first operation result image 33c is displayed in the lower portion of the screen of the main display 8, and an expectation level increasing effect is executed.
In this case, during the expectation-increasing effect, it is possible to display a plurality of character information such as "chance!"

On the other hand, since the player did not operate the upper effect button 2f during the game, the upper effect button operation image 39 is displayed on the sub display 17 as shown in FIG. 16(b). It will be reserved for the next and subsequent games.

Next, in FIG. 16(c), after the effect button operation image 32a and the upper effect button operation image 39 are displayed, the player does not operate the effect button 2d during the displayed game, and the upper effect button 2d is displayed. This shows an effect display when only the button 2f is operated.

As shown in FIG. 16(c), when only the upper effect button 2f is operated, the upper effect button operation image 39 on the sub display 17 is erased and a predetermined character is displayed instead. The 2nd operation result image 40 is displayed on the entire screen of the sub-display 17, and an expectation-increasing effect is executed.
It should be noted that during this expectation-increasing effect, any one of a plurality of predetermined characters can be displayed in the same manner as described above.

On the other hand, since the player did not operate the effect button 2d during the game, the effect button operation image 32a remains displayed on the main display 8 as shown in FIG. 16(c). It will be put on hold for the next and subsequent games.

Next, in FIG. 16D, after the effect button operation image 32a and the upper effect button operation image 39 are displayed, the player presses both the effect button 2d and the upper effect button 2f during the displayed game. It shows the effect display when the operation is performed.

As shown in FIG. 16(d), when the effect button 2d is operated, the effect button operation image 32a on the main display 8 is erased and replaced with character information such as "chance!" The first operation result image 33c is displayed in the lower part of the screen of the main display 8, and the expectation level increasing effect is executed.
Further, when the upper effect button 2f is operated, the upper effect button operation image 39 on the sub-display 17 is erased, and instead, the second operation result image 40 displaying a predetermined character is displayed on the sub-display. 17 is displayed on the entire screen, and an expectation-increasing effect is executed.

In this embodiment, when both the effect button operation image 32a and the upper effect button operation image 39 are displayed, the player is determined in advance regardless of the operation order of the effect button 2d and the upper effect button 2f. However, the displayed image may be changed according to the operation order of the effect button 2d and the upper effect button 2f.
For example, when the first button operation is performed, a predetermined image is displayed, but when the subsequent button operation is performed, the predetermined image is changed to a different image according to the image displayed by the first button operation. Make sure you have the means.

Specifically, an image ranked according to the level of expectation is set for the expectation-increasing effect when operating each effect button, but the image with the highest rank was displayed when the button was pressed for the first time. In this case, the image when the button is operated later is changed so that the image of the lower rank is not displayed when the button is operated later.
In this way, even though the high-ranked image is displayed when the first button is operated and the player's sense of anticipation is improved, the lower-ranked image is displayed when the button is operated later, which discourages the player. It becomes possible to prevent it from being put away.

Next, in FIG. 16(e), after the effect button operation image 32a and the upper effect button operation image 39 are displayed, the player presses both the effect button 2d and the upper effect button 2f during the displayed game. This shows an effect display when no operation is performed.
As shown in FIG. 16(e), when both the effect button 2d and the upper effect button 2f are not operated, the main display 8 continues to display the effect button operation image 32a next time. The game is suspended for subsequent games, and the sub display 17 is suspended for subsequent games while the upper effect button operation image 39 is being displayed.
In addition, the second battle effect in the generated effect image 38 is also ended by the end of the second game.

Also, as shown in FIGS. 16(c) and (e), when the operation instruction for the effect button 2d is suspended, the operation instruction is suspended over three games.
That is, the holding means has a function (means) for re-holding the holding of the operation instruction in the previous game to the next game, or a function (means) for continuing the holding of the operation instruction in the previous game until the next game. It will happen.

Also, the illustration of the button effects during the third game execution of the bonus generation effect (bonus guess generation effect) is omitted, but when the third game is executed, similarly to the second time, the effect button 2d or When the operation instruction for the upper effect button 2f is suspended, one of the operation images is displayed on the main display 8 or the sub-display 17 at the start of the game.

However, when the success or failure of the bonus combination is reported in the third game, the operation instruction is not withheld even if the player does not operate any of the operation-instructed performance buttons in the third game. In this case, the expectation level increasing effect may be canceled at the start of the fourth game, or the expectation level increasing effect may be executed at that time (without operation of the effect button).

The operation instruction for the effect button 2d or the upper effect button 2f may be generated (started) in any game during the bonus generation effect (bonus trick generation effect).
Further, there may be provided a means for selecting a game during a bonus generating effect (bonus guess generating effect) for starting an operation instruction for the effect button 2d or the upper effect button 2f based on whether the bonus combination is correct or not.

Also, the order of generation may be such that the operation instruction for the upper effect button 2f is executed first, or both operation instructions may be started simultaneously in one game.
Further, when the operation instruction for the production button 2d or the upper production button 2f is suspended, the operation image corresponding to the operation instruction for the production button 2d or the upper production button 2f is displayed by the execution of the next game. The operation image may be changed to an operation image different from the operation image (for example, an enlarged operation image with a high degree of expectation).

Further, the operation of the effect button 2d or the upper effect button 2f may be valid during the entire period during the game when each operation instruction is executed in the bonus generation effect (bonus guess generation effect), or all the reels 4 may be valid. It may be invalidated when it stops.
Further, when the operation of the production button 2d or the upper production button 2f is invalidated at the point when all the reels 4 are stopped, the corresponding operation instruction is withheld at that time. It is preferable to change the display of the effect button operation image 32a or the upper effect button operation image 39 from an image indicating that the light is emitted to an image indicating that the light is not emitted.

Next, selection of the first operation result image 33c when an operation instruction for the effect button 2d is performed and the expectation level increasing effect is executed when the player operates the effect button 2d will be described.
FIG. 17 is displayed on the main display 8 when the expectation level increasing effect for the operation of the effect button 2d is executed from the first game of the bonus generating effect (bonus guess generating effect) under the control of the sub-controller 20. It shows the selection rate of whether the first operation result image 33c at the time of the expectation increase effect is to be either "chance!" or "very hot!".

The selection rate of the first operation result image 33c is changed according to whether or not the bonus combination has been won, and whether or not the operation instruction for the effect button 2d has been suspended (how many times). there is
Therefore, the sub control device 20 as a rendering means changes the predetermined first operation result image 33c to a different first operation result when the player's operation is received in response to the pending operation instruction. It is possible to change to the image 33c.

FIG. 17(a) shows the selection rate of the first operation result image 33c that is displayed in an expectation-increasing effect when the bonus combination is not won.
As shown in FIG. 17(a), when the effect button 2d is operated in the first game, the probability of selecting "Chance!" is set to 15%.
Further, when the operation instruction is suspended once and then the effect button 2d is operated in the second game, the probability that "chance!" The selection rate of the first operation result image 33c is set so that the probability that the first operation result image 33c
Further, when the operation instruction is suspended (continued) twice and then the effect button 2d is operated in the third game, the probability that "chance!" !” is selected, the selection rate of the first operation result image 33c is set to be 10%.

FIG. 17(b) shows the selection rate of the first operation result image 33c that is displayed in an expectation-increasing effect when a bonus combination is won.
As shown in FIG. 17(a), when the effect button 2d is operated in the first game, the probability that "chance!" is set to 30%.
Further, when the operation instruction is suspended once and then the effect button 2d is operated in the second game, the probability of selecting "Chance!" The selection rate of the first operation result image 33c is set so that the probability that the first operation result image 33c
Further, when the operation instruction is suspended (continued) twice and then the effect button 2d is operated in the third game, the probability of selecting "Chance!" !” is selected, the selection rate of the first operation result image 33c is set to be 50%.

As a result of the selection control of the first operation result image 33c at the selection rate as described above, the bonus combination is won more when "Super hot!" is displayed than when "Chance!" The probability that the
In addition, as the number of times that the operation instruction to the effect button 2d is withheld increases, the probability that "chance!" When winning the bonus role, the probability of selecting "Chance!" It is displayed during the degree-up effect.

Therefore, when the operation instruction for the effect button 2d is executed, the reliability of the first operation result image 33c increases depending on whether the player performs the operation immediately or suspends the operation after the next game. Therefore, a player who is not confident about winning the bonus combination may perform the operation early, and a confident player may perform the operation after holding the first operation according to the player's own intention. It is possible to change the reliability of the resulting image 33c.
Also, if the operation instruction is executed early during the bonus generation effect (bonus false effect), the opportunity to increase the number of pending times can be obtained, so if the operation instruction is executed early It is possible to improve the expectation of the player.

The selection rate of the first operation result image 33c is set so that the degree of reliability of the first operation result image 33c is higher when the operation instruction is withheld. Regardless of whether or not the bonus role is won, the selection rate of "chance!"
Further, when an operation instruction is performed and there is no operation by the player corresponding to the operation instruction, the operation instruction is unconditionally withheld. A holding lottery means may be provided to hold the operation instruction only when the operation instruction holding lottery is won.
Further, when the holding lottery means is provided, the holding lottery means performs lottery control so that the operation instruction is held with a higher probability when the bonus combination is won than when the bonus combination is not won. may
Also, FIG. 17 shows an example in which the operation instruction of the effect button 2d is executed from the first game in the bonus generation effect (bonus trick generation effect). If the game is to be executed from (1), a selection table may be provided so that the selection rate has the same tendency as in FIG.

Next, the selection of the second operation result image 40 when an operation instruction is given to the upper effect button 2f and the expectation level increasing effect is executed when the player operates the upper effect button 2f will be described.
FIG. 18 is displayed on the sub display 17 when, under the control of the sub-controller 20, the expectation increase effect for the operation of the upper effect button 2f is executed from the second game of the bonus generation effect (bonus guess generation effect). 4 shows the selection rate of any one of the cut-in image A, the cut-in image B, and the cut-in image C as the second operation result image 40 during the expectation degree-increasing effect.

The selection rate of the second operation result image 40 is changed according to whether or not the bonus combination is won and whether or not the operation instruction for the upper effect button 2f is withheld.
Therefore, the sub control device 20 serving as a rendering means changes the predetermined second operation result image 40 to a different second operation result when the player's operation is received in response to the pending operation instruction. The image 40 can be changed.
Note that the effect means may be composed of the main control device 10 and the sub control device 20 .

FIG. 18(a) shows the selection rate of the second operation result image 40 that is displayed in an expectation-increasing effect when the bonus combination is not won.
As shown in FIG. 18A, when the upper effect button 2f is operated in the second game, the probability that cut-in image A will be selected is 70%, and the probability that cut-in image B will be selected. is 30%, and the probability of selecting the cut-in image C is 0%.
Further, when the upper effect button 2f is operated in the third game after the operation instruction is suspended, the probability of selecting the cut-in image A is 80%, and the probability of selecting the cut-in image B is 80%. is 20%, and the probability of selecting the cut-in image C is 0%.

FIG. 18(b) shows the selection rate of the second operation result image 40 that is displayed in an expectation-increasing effect when a bonus combination is won.
As shown in FIG. 18B, when the upper effect button 2f is operated in the second game, the probability that cut-in image A will be selected is 50%, and the probability that cut-in image B will be selected. is 40%, and the probability of selecting the cut-in image C is 10%.
Further, when the upper effect button 2f is operated in the third game after the operation instruction is suspended, the probability of selecting the cut-in image A is 35%, and the probability of selecting the cut-in image B is 35%. is 50%, and the probability of selecting the cut-in image C is 15%.

As a result of the selection control of the second operation result image 40 with the selection rate as described above, the cut-in image B is higher than the cut-in image A and the cut-in image B is higher than the cut-in image B during the expectation increase effect. Image C has a higher probability of winning the bonus combination.
Moreover, since the cut-in image C is not selected when the bonus combination is not won, the winning of the bonus combination is confirmed when the cut-in image C is displayed.
Further, when the operation instruction for the upper effect button 2f is withheld, the probability of selecting the cut-in image A when the bonus combination is not won increases, and the probability of selecting the cut-in images B and C decreases. , the probability of selecting the cut-in image A is low when the bonus combination is won, and the probability of selecting the cut-in images B and C is high. An image is displayed.

Therefore, when the operation instruction for the upper effect button 2f is executed, the reliability of the second operation result image 40 increases depending on whether the player performs the operation immediately or postpones the operation to the next game. Therefore, a player who is not confident about winning the bonus combination may perform the operation early, and a confident player may perform the operation after holding the second operation according to the player's own intention. It becomes possible to change the reliability of the resulting image 40 .

Note that FIG. 18 shows an example in which the operation instruction of the upper effect button 2f is executed from the second game in the bonus generation effect (bonus guess generation effect). When the game is executed from the first game in the effect (bonus trick generation effect), a selection table may be provided so that the selection rate has the same tendency as in FIG.

In addition, control related to button effects may be performed during effects other than during bonus generation effects (bonus guess generation effects), and during effects that notify whether or not to grant a benefit different from the bonus state (for example, ART precursor effect You can go to the middle continuous performance).

Next, a rare pattern in which an operation instruction is given to the effect button 2d and the expectation level increasing effect is executed when the player operates the effect button 2d will be described.
As described above, when an operation instruction for a predetermined effect button is executed first and the operation instruction is suspended, the operation instruction for the next effect button is executed in parallel with the operation instruction for the first effect button. It will be done.

In this embodiment, when operation instructions for two effect buttons are executed in parallel, the sub control device 20 basically determines in advance which effect button is operated first. I am trying to execute an expectation-raising production.
In addition, the image displayed during the effect of increasing the expectation level when operating the effect button 2d does not include an image that confirms the winning of the bonus combination, whereas the image displayed during the effect of increasing the level of expectation when the upper effect button 2f is operated is provided. An image (cut-in image C) for confirming the winning of the bonus combination is provided in the image displayed during the effect, as described above. This is because, assuming that normally the performance button 2d is first operated and then the upper performance button 2f is operated, it is possible to execute the performance with a high degree of expectation step by step.

However, the player may operate the upper effect button 2f first when the operation instructions for the effect button 2d and the upper effect button 2f are concurrently executed.
In such a case, if an image (cut-in image C) confirming the winning of the bonus combination is displayed when the upper effect button 2f is operated, an image with a low degree of expectation is displayed when the next effect button 2d is operated. If is displayed, not only will the player lose interest, but the reliability of the expectation-increasing effect may also be lost.

Therefore, in the present embodiment, when the operation instructions for the production button 2d and the upper production button 2f are executed in parallel, the upper production button 2f is operated first, and then the bonus combination is won. As shown in FIG. Control is performed to change the selection rate to a selection rate different from the selection rate indicated by 17 .

Therefore, when the operation instructions for the effect button 2d and the upper effect button 2f are simultaneously executed, when the effect button 2d is operated first, the selection of the image is performed at the selection rate shown in FIG. When the upper effect button 2f is first operated and an image (cut-in image C) confirming winning of the bonus combination is displayed at that time, the selection rate shown in FIG. 19 is used. Image selection is performed.
That is, the sub control device 20 can execute a plurality of different operation instructions in parallel, and when a plurality of different operation instructions are executed in parallel, the sub-controller 20 performs effects according to the operation order for the operation instructions. It is supposed to be changeable.

FIG. 19 shows a case where the effect button 2d is operated after the image (cut-in image C) confirming the winning of the bonus combination is displayed when the upper effect button 2f is operated, and the bonus combination is won. It shows the selection rate of the first operation result image 33c that is sometimes displayed in an expectation-increasing effect.
It should be noted that the selection rate shown in FIG. 19 is after the image (cut-in image C) confirming winning of the bonus combination is displayed when the upper effect button 2f is operated, so the chart when the bonus combination is not won is excluded. ing.
Further, since the condition is that the operation instruction of the effect button 2d is withheld in the first game, the option of operating the effect button 2d in the first game is also excluded.

As shown in FIG. 19, operation instructions for the effect button 2d and the upper effect button 2f are concurrently executed, and after the cut-in image C is displayed when the upper effect button 2f is first operated, the effect button is displayed in the second game. When the operation 2d is performed, the selection rate of the first operation result image 33c is set so that the probability of selecting "Chance!" is 0% and the probability of selecting "Gekiatsu!" is 100%. is set.
Similarly, when the effect button 2d is operated in the third game, the probability that "chance!" The selection rate of the first operation result image 33c is set as follows.

In this way, the operation instructions for the effect button 2d and the upper effect button 2f are concurrently executed, the upper effect button 2f is operated first, and after the cut-in image C is displayed at that time, the effect button 2d is displayed. is performed, the first operation result image 33c during the expectation-increasing effect is selected so that the image of "Extremely Hot!" with the highest degree of expectation is always displayed.
Therefore, when the operation instructions for the effect button 2d and the upper effect button 2f are simultaneously executed, the upper effect button 2f is operated first, and the image (cut-in image C) in which the winning of the bonus combination is confirmed. Even when is displayed, the image with the highest degree of expectation is displayed when the next performance button 2d is operated, so that it is possible to prevent the player from losing interest and to maintain the reliability of the performance for increasing the degree of expectation. becomes.

In addition, when the operation instructions for the production button 2d and the upper production button 2f are executed in parallel, when the upper production button 2f is operated first, an image (cut-in image) confirming the winning of the bonus combination The selection rate may be changed so that C) is not selected.
It is also possible to solve the above problems in this way.

As described above, in the present embodiment, a gaming machine (slot machine 1) that starts a game based on a player's start operation, ends the game based on a player's stop operation, and executes the game. , effecting means (sub-controller 20, main display 8, sub-display 17) for executing effects in relation to execution of the game, and operation receiving means (sub-controller 20 , production button 2d, upper production button 2f), and an operation instruction means (sub-controller 20, main display 8, sub-display 17) for instructing the operation of the player. A configuration provided with holding means (sub-controller 20) for holding an operation instruction so as to instruct a player's operation after the next game when the operation reception means does not accept the player's operation even after the game ends. and

Therefore, it is possible to diversify the button effects and improve the amusement of the game.
In addition, the player can perform operations with a high degree of freedom in response to the operation instructions, and thus can perform highly interesting games.
Also, even if the player forgets to operate during the game, the operation is suspended from the next game onwards, so it is possible to prevent the player from being dissatisfied.

Further, the operation instruction means is configured to execute an operation instruction different from the operation instruction being held while the operation instruction is being held by the holding means.
Therefore, it is possible to further diversify the effect buttons and improve the interest of the game.

Further, the operation instruction means is configured to concurrently execute a plurality of different operation instructions.
Therefore, it is possible to execute a novel presentation that has not been conventionally performed such that a plurality of different operation instructions are executed at the same time, and it is possible to further improve the amusement of the game.

In addition, display means (main display 8, sub-display 17) for displaying a plurality of information, and operation means (production button 2d, upper production button 2f) operated by the player are provided. By displaying operation images (effect button operation image 32a, upper effect button operation image 39) on the display means, an operation instruction for the operation means is executed as an operation instruction.
Therefore, by displaying the operation image, it is possible to reliably execute the operation instruction to the player.

Further, the display means includes first display means (main display 8) and second display means (sub-display 17) provided separately from the first display means, and the operation instruction means is the first display means. By displaying the first operation image (effect button operation image 32a) on the means, the first operation instruction (operation instruction for the effect button 2d) is executed, and the second display means displays the second operation image (upper portion By displaying the effect button operation image 39), a second operation instruction (an operation instruction for the upper effect button 2f) different from the first operation instruction is executed.

Therefore, it is possible to execute a novel effect that has not been seen in the past such that different operation instructions are executed on each of the different display means, and it is possible to further improve the amusement of the game.
Further, even when a plurality of operation instructions are executed in parallel, they are displayed by separate display means, so that the operation instructions are prevented from being complicated and the operation instructions are executed in a manner that is easy for the player to understand. It becomes possible to

Further, the production means executes a predetermined production (expectation-increasing production) when the operation reception means accepts the player's operation, and the operation reception means responds to the operation instruction held by the holding means. When the means accepts the player's operation, it is configured to be able to change the predetermined performance.
Therefore, it is possible to execute a highly interesting game in which the contents of the presentation are changed by suspending the operation instruction.
Further, if the operation instruction is withheld to change to an effect with a high degree of expectation, the player's sense of expectation can be heightened by the operation instruction being withheld.
As described above, the control regarding suspension of the operation instruction is performed.

Next, the addition of the number of sets (stock) executed during the ART state will be described.
As described above, the execution and continuation of the ART state are controlled on the basis of set units in which a predetermined number of games (for example, 50 games) is set as one unit.

At the start of the ART state, a predetermined number of sets (for example, 1 to 3) are provided as stock. Lottery control as to whether or not to perform is performed. Then, when the lottery for adding stock is won, the number of sets added to the already stored number of sets (information that can specify the number of sets) is added, and the ART state is extended by that amount. It will happen.
Therefore, the information of the number of sets (stock) stored in the main controller 10 becomes the continuation right to the next set of the ART state as the specific game state, and when the ART state of the predetermined set ends, the number of sets (stock) information remains, the ART state of the next set is continued, and the information on the number of sets is subtracted by one.

The lottery for adding the stock during the ART state is executed with a predetermined probability when winning the rare combination.
In addition, during the ART state, the probability state is controlled under the same conditions as in the normal game state, either the normal probability state or the high probability state. If you win the role, the probability that the stock will be added is changed according to the probability state.

Also, the addition of the stock during the ART state may be performed in such a manner that the player can recognize that the stock has been added, or may be performed without the player's recognition.
For example, if a rare role is won during the ART state, a pattern effect similar to the continuous effect during the ART precursor effect is generated, and if the additional win is won, the main character will display the result of the battle during the continuous effect. The result is displayed so as to give a winning percentage, and if the win rate is not won, the result of the battle during the continuous presentation is displayed so that the main character loses.

Therefore, basically, when the winning percentage of the main character has been won, the fact that the stock has been added is displayed by displaying the result of the winning percentage of the main character, and when the additional winning has not been won, the main character is notified. By displaying the result of losing, it is notified that the stock was not added.
On the other hand, even if the player wins the prize, the enemy character has a predetermined probability (for example, 10%) by displaying the result of the winning rate, thereby not notifying the fact that the stock has been added. It also has a pattern. Therefore, in this case, the player does not recognize that the stock has been added.

In addition, there is also provided a pattern in which, even when a prize is won to add stock, the fact is not notified so that the player can recognize it.
For example, there is also provided a pattern in which, with a predetermined probability (for example, 10%) in the case of winning on top of the stock, continuous effects are not generated when a rare combination is won. In this case as well, the fact that the stock has been added is not notified even though the player has won the addition.
In addition, if a rare role is won and a continuous effect does not occur, in order to prevent the addition of the stock from being confirmed, a predetermined probability (for example, , 10%), and there is also provided a mode in which continuous effects are not generated.

Therefore, the main controller 10 as a lottery means executes a lottery to determine whether or not to add stock as a privilege when a rare role is won. The main display 8 as a notification means displays an image in which the main character wins in the fighting performance as a specific notification, so that the player can clearly recognize that the stock has been increased and the number of stocks. .
Further, when a specific notification is made, it is notified that the continuation right of the ART state has been granted, so the notification means includes the continuation right notification means.

FIG. 20(a) shows the probability that the stock is added during the normal probability state.
As shown in FIG. 20(a), when winning the low cherry role in the normal probability state, the probability that the stock is not added, that is, the continuous effect is not executed, or the main character is not executed even if the continuous effect is executed. There is a 96% chance that an image will be displayed in which the is defeated, and the probability that one stock will be added and that addition will not be notified, that is, the continuous effect will not be executed despite the stock being added, or The probability of displaying an image in which the enemy character wins even though the stock is added is 2%. The lottery for adding the stock and the lottery for the notification mode at the time of the adding lottery are performed so that the probability of displaying an image in which the main character wins is 2%.

In addition, if the weak watermelon role is won during the normal probability state, the probability that the stock is not added is 98%, the probability that the stock is added and the addition is not notified is 1%, and the stock is 1. The lottery for adding the stock and the lottery for the notification mode at the time of the adding lottery are performed so that the probability that the stock is added and the addition is notified is 1%.

In addition, when winning the chance role during the normal probability state, the probability that the stock is not added is 85%, the probability that the stock is added by 1 and the addition is not notified is 10%, and the stock is added by 1. The stock addition lottery and the notification mode lottery at the time of the addition lottery are performed so that the probability that the stock will be added and the notification of the addition will be 5%.

In addition, if the strong watermelon role is won during the normal probability state, the probability that the stock is not added is 80%, the probability that the stock is added and the addition is not notified is 15%, and the stock is 1. The lottery for adding the stock and the lottery for the notification mode at the time of the adding lottery are performed so that the probability that the stock is added and the addition is notified is 5%.

In addition, when winning a strong cherry role in the normal probability state, the probability that the stock is not added is 70%, the probability that the stock is added and the addition is not notified is 20%, and the stock is 1. The lottery for adding the stock and the lottery for the notification mode at the time of the adding lottery are performed so that the probability that the stock is added and the notification of the addition is performed is 10%.

On the other hand, when winning the weak cherry role in the high probability state, there is a 90% probability that the stock will not be added, a 5% probability that one stock will be added and the addition will not be notified, and one stock. The lottery for adding the stock and the lottery for the notification mode at the time of the adding lottery are performed so that the probability that the stock is added and the addition is notified is 5%.

In addition, if the weak watermelon role is won during the high probability state, the probability that the stock is not added is 95%, the probability that the stock is added and the addition is not notified is 2%, and the stock is 1. The lottery for adding the stock and the lottery for the notification mode at the time of the adding lottery are performed so that the probability that the stock is added and the addition is notified is 3%.

Also, if you win a chance role in the high probability state, there is a 70% chance that the stock will not be added, a 15% chance that one stock will be added and the addition will not be notified, and one stock will be added. The stock addition lottery and the notification mode lottery at the time of the addition lottery are performed so that the probability that the stock will be added and the notification of the addition will be 15%.

In addition, if a strong watermelon role is won in the high probability state, the probability that the stock is not added is 60%, the probability that one stock is added and the addition is not notified is 20%, and the stock is 1. The lottery for adding the stock and the lottery for the notification mode at the time of the adding lottery are performed so that the probability that the stock is added and the notification of the addition is performed is 20%.

In addition, when winning a strong cherry role in the high probability state, the probability that the stock is not added is 50%, the probability that the stock is added and the addition is not notified is 25%, and the stock is 1. The lottery for adding the stock and the lottery for the notification mode at the time of the adding lottery are performed so that the probability that the stock is added and the notification of the addition is performed is 25%.

Since the stock lottery and the notification mode lottery at the time of the stock lottery are performed so that the probability is as above, the probability of winning the stock stock is higher in the high probability state than in the normal probability state. It becomes.
Also, the rarer combination with a relatively low winning probability has a higher probability that the stock will be added.

In addition, if you win the stock addition during the high probability state, the presence or absence of the addition to the stock is performed with the same probability, while during the normal probability state, the chance role, the strong watermelon role, and the strong cherry role In this case, since the probability of not being notified of the addition is set higher, it is possible to improve the unexpectedness of the addition of the stock during the normal probability state.

It should be noted that the number of stocks given at the time of initial winning in the ART state and at the time of addition may be one or more.
In addition, when giving (adding) a plurality of stocks, it is conceivable to notify the number of given (adding) stocks themselves. Since the existence is recognized, it is preferable that the notification of the given (added) stock number itself becomes a specific notification, and the notified stock number is managed by the management means.

Next, a description will be given of the stock processing related to the management by the management means for the stock addition notification performed by the sub-controller 20. FIG.
The sub-controller 20 executes the following stock processing based on the information transmitted from the main controller 10 that can specify that the stock has been added.
FIG. 21 shows a flowchart of the stock processing performed by the sub-controller 20, and the stock processing relating to the addition notification will be described with reference to this.

First, in step S11, it is determined whether or not the stock condition is satisfied. This is to determine whether or not stock was added at the time of winning each rare combination with the probability shown in FIG. When the process proceeds to S2 and the condition of the stock is not established (the stock is won on top of the stock), the stock processing is terminated.

Next, in step S12, it is determined whether or not there is a stock notification. This is to determine whether or not the stock addition notification (with notification) has been performed with the probability shown in FIG. If not, the process proceeds to step S14.
In step S13, a process of adding 1 to the notification presence stock counter is performed.
Further, in step S14, a process of adding 1 to the non-notification stock counter is performed.

The stock counter with notification and the stock counter without notification are counters for managing the number of stocks (sets) in the ART state so that the number of stocks recognized by the player and the number of stocks not recognized by the player can be identified. There is, and the sum of both indicates the total number of stocks in the ART state, of which the number of stocks for which additional notification was made is managed by the stock counter with notification.

Next, in step S15, it is determined whether or not to continue the ART state. This is to continue the ART state to the next set when the value of either the stock counter with notification or the stock counter without notification is 1 or more when the ART state for one set ends. If the condition for continuation of the ART state is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S16, and if not satisfied, the stock processing is terminated.
Therefore, when the values of both the stock counter with notification and the stock counter without notification are 0, the ART state ends.

Next, in step S16, it is determined whether or not the stock counter with notification is 1 or more. If the stock counter with notification is 1 or more, the process proceeds to step S17, and if not, the process proceeds to step S18.
In step S17, the stock processing is terminated after performing the processing of subtracting 1 from the information presence stock counter.
Further, in step S18, a process of subtracting 1 from the non-notification stock counter is executed.

Therefore, when the ART state is to be continued in the next set, a process of subtracting 1 from either the stock counter with notification or the stock counter without notification is performed.
Further, if there is a stock counter with information regardless of whether or not there is a stock counter without notification, the subtraction of the stock counter with information is preferentially performed by the processing from step S16 to step S17. Of the counter and the stock counter with notification, the subtraction process is preferentially performed on the stock counter with notification as the specific information.
By this processing, when the notified stock counter becomes zero, it becomes possible to manage that the number of stocks recognized by the player is zero even if there is a stored stock counter.

As described above, by providing the notification-present stock counter, execution of stock addition notification as a specific notification is managed by the sub-controller 20 as a management means.
In addition, when the continuation right informing means reports, the management means stores (increases by 1) the informing stock counter as the specific information, thereby increasing the continuation right in the ART state (specific gaming state). A storage means is provided for identifiably storing whether or not the notification means has notified.

It should be noted that the incrementing of the notified stock counter may be performed at a time other than when the stock is added. In the case of recognizably notified, the stock that continues after the next set may be added to the notified stock counter.
For example, in the case of announcing that the winning of the ART state is confirmed, if the information confirming that three stocks are given is displayed, the player will not be able to recognize it during the ART state of the first set. Since there are two remaining stocks in the state, addition is performed so that the number of the informing stock counters in this state becomes two.
Stock processing is performed as described above.

Next, the stages in the ART state will be described with reference to FIG.
The sub-controller 20 performs stage display control on the main display 8 during the ART state.
The stage displayed on the main display 8 is composed of images including background images, characters appearing, and the like. Control is performed to display any one of stages 1 to 4) on the main display 8. FIG.
Images displayed in stages 1 to 4 in the ART state are different from those in stages A to C in the normal game state, but may be the same.

The sub control device 20 performs control to select any one of the stages 1 to 4 at the start of the ART state and at the start of a new set. is executed according to
In addition, the above-described selection control is also executed according to the presence or absence of the above-described stock counter with notification as management information of the management means.
That is, the sub control device 20 as the effect control means controls the effect in the ART state based on the management information of the management means. Then, depending on whether or not the right to continue to the next set in the ART state has been granted, and whether or not the player recognizes that the right to continue to the next set has been granted, Different selection controls are provided.

Therefore, the type of stage in the ART state displayed on the main display 8 reflects whether or not to continue to the next set. However, since stage selection is performed by lottery based on a predetermined probability, the presence or absence of internal stock is not directly reflected, and the selection is made within a range that the player can guess to some extent.
Since the sub-controller 20 performs display control on the main display 8 based on the control information from the main controller 10, the main controller 10 and the sub-controller 20 constitute the stage control means and effect control means. It may be

FIG. 22(a) shows the selectivity of stages displayed on the main display 8 at the start of the ART state and at the start of a new set.
As shown in FIG. 22(a), at the start of the ART state and at the start of a new set, if there is no stock, the probability of selecting stage 1 is 100%, and the probability of selecting stage 2 is 100%. Selection control is performed such that the probability of selecting stage 3 is 0%, the probability of selecting stage 4 is 0%, and the probability of selecting stage 4 is 0%.

Also, at the start of the ART state and at the start of a new set, if there is one stock and there is no stock counter with information, the probability that stage 1 will be selected is 80%, and stage 2 will be Selection control is performed such that the probability of selection is 20%, the probability of stage 3 being selected is 0%, and the probability of stage 4 being selected is 0%.
Also, at the start of the ART state and at the start of a new set, if there is one stock and there is one stock counter with information, the probability that stage 1 will be selected is 75%. Selection control is performed such that the probability that stage 2 is selected is 25%, the probability that stage 3 is selected is 0%, and the probability that stage 4 is selected is 0%.

Also, at the start of the ART state and at the start of a new set, if there are multiple stocks and there is no notification stock counter, the probability that stage 1 will be selected is 65%, and stage 2 will be selected. Selection control is performed such that the probability that stage 3 is selected is 30%, the probability that stage 3 is selected is 5%, and the probability that stage 4 is selected is 0%.

Also, at the start of the ART state and at the start of a new set, if there are multiple stocks and if not all of them are stocks with information but there are multiple stock counters with information, stage 1 is selected. 55% probability that stage 2 will be selected, 35% probability that stage 2 will be selected, 10% probability that stage 3 will be selected, and 0% probability that stage 4 will be selected. will be
Also, at the start of the ART state and at the start of a new set, if there are multiple stocks and if they are all notification stocks, the probability that stage 1 will be selected is 40%, and stage 2 will be Selection control is performed such that the probability of selection is 40%, the probability of stage 3 being selected is 15%, and the probability of stage 4 being selected is 5%.

Since the stage selection control is performed with each probability as described above, when a stage other than stage 1 is selected, it is determined that there is stock, and when stages 3 and 4 are selected, a plurality of It will be confirmed that there is a stock of
Also, when there is one stock, the possibility of selecting stage 2 is higher when there is a notification presence counter than when there is no notification presence counter.

Also, when there are a plurality of stocks, stage 3 is more likely to be selected when there is no notification presence counter than when there is a notification presence counter.
Also, when there are a plurality of stocks and the player recognizes the existence of all of them, a rare stage 4 that is not displayed when the conditions are not met is displayed.

Therefore, it is possible to change the expectations of the player depending on the displayed stage. In addition, it is possible to estimate the actual stock amount at that point in time based on the number of stocks recognized by the player and the displayed stage, which makes it possible to improve the interest of the game. be.
In addition, when one stock exists and the player recognizes its existence, the selection rate of stage 2 is high, so the player must confirm that his/her own recognition is correct. can be reconfirmed, and it is possible to give the player a sense of security.

In addition, in a state where a plurality of stocks exist, if the player does not recognize the existence of all of them, the selection of stage 3 is more likely than when the player recognizes the existence of a plurality of stocks, although not all of them. Since the rate is high, when stage 3 is actually selected, the player expects the existence of a plurality of stocks other than the one he/she recognizes, and the player's expectation is heightened. It becomes possible.
In addition, if there are multiple stocks and all of them are informational stocks, there is a possibility that stage 4 that is not displayed in other states will be displayed. It is possible to give people a higher sense of expectation and a sense of security.

Note that the stage selection rate may be other than that shown in FIG. The selection rate may be set so as to form a relationship, and furthermore, the selection rate may be set such that the relationship becomes stronger as the information presence stock counter increases.
Also, when there is a stock counter with notification (including a plurality of counters), the player already recognizes the existence of the stock, so the selection rate of stage 1 may be set to 0%, for example.

Next, the control for changing the stage in the middle of the ART state will be explained.
As described above, at the start of the ART state, at the start of the ART state, and at the start of a new set, the selected predetermined stage will be displayed on the main display 8. controls changing this initially displayed stage to another stage during a given set of ART states.

In addition, when the stage is changed, the secondary control device 20 always changes from a stage with relatively low expectations (eg, stage 1) to a stage with high expectations (eg, stage 2), that is, stage up It is assumed that
Stage-up is executed by a lottery based on the execution of the game in the ART state, and execution of stage-up is determined with a predetermined probability during game execution.

Further, the sub control device 20 executes a stage-up effect on the main display 8 when executing a stage-up.
In the stage-up effect, for example, an operation image that instructs (prompts) the operation of the effect button 2d is displayed on the stage before the change that is displayed at the start of a predetermined game, and the operation of the effect button 2d is enabled. When the player operates the production button 2d, the stage is changed to a new stage. If the player does not operate the effect button 2d at this time, it is preferable to change to a new stage at the start of the next game.

By executing such a stage-up effect, it is possible to further improve the player's pleasure when the stage-up is performed.
It should be noted that the stage-up effect may be any effect other than the above, as long as it enhances the player's attention to the stage-up or enhances the decoration effect.
Also, when the game is shifted to stages 2 to 4, the stage down during the game (for example, the transition from stage 2 to stage 1) is not performed, and each probability shown in FIG. 22 at the start of the next game , the stage at the start of the new ART state is reselected.

The sub-controller 20 decides whether to stage up according to the presence or absence of stock at that time.
In addition, stage-up control is also executed according to the presence or absence of the above-described stock counter with notification as management information of the management means.
That is, the sub control device 20 has a stage changing means for changing the stage (stage up), and determines whether or not the continuation right to the next set in the ART state is granted, and whether the player moves to the next set. Different stage-up control is performed depending on whether or not it recognizes that the continuation right has been granted.

FIG. 22(b) shows the rate at which the stage displayed on the main display 8 is upgraded to a different stage at the start of the ART state and at the start of a new set.
As shown in FIG. 22(a), if there is no stock at the start of the game in the ART state, the probability that the stage will not be changed is 100%, and the probability that the stage will be changed from stage 1 to stage 2 is 0%. , the probability of changing from stage 1 to stage 3 is 0%, the probability of changing from stage 2 to stage 3 is 0%, and the probability of changing from stage 3 to stage 4 is 0%. Up control is performed.

Also, at the start of the game in the ART state, if there is one stock and there is no notification stock counter, the probability that the stage will not be changed is 95%, and the probability that stage 1 will be changed to stage 2. is 5%, the probability of changing from stage 1 to stage 3 is 0%, the probability of changing from stage 2 to stage 3 is 0%, and the probability of changing from stage 3 to stage 4 is 0%. Stage-up control is performed as follows.

Also, when the game is started in the ART state, if there is one stock and there is one notification stock counter, the probability that the stage will not be changed is 98%, and the stage will be changed from stage 1 to stage 2. 0% probability of changing from stage 1 to stage 3, 0% probability of changing from stage 2 to stage 3, and 0% probability of changing from stage 3 to stage 4. Stage-up control is performed so that

Also, at the start of the game in the ART state, if there are multiple stocks and there is no notification stock counter, the probability that the stage will not be changed is 88%, and the probability that the stage will be changed from stage 1 to stage 2 is 88%. 3%, 3% chance of changing from stage 1 to stage 3, 5% chance of changing from stage 2 to stage 3, 0% chance of changing from stage 3 to stage 4. stage-up control is performed.

Also, at the start of the game in the ART state, if there are multiple stocks and multiple notification stock counters, the probability that the stage will not be changed is 94%, and the probability that the stage will be changed from stage 1 to stage 2 is 94%. 2%, 2% chance of changing from stage 1 to stage 3, 2% chance of changing from stage 2 to stage 3, 0% chance of changing from stage 3 to stage 4. stage-up control is performed.

Also, at the start of the game in the ART state, if there are multiple stocks and all of them are stocks with notification, the probability that the stage will not be changed is 91%, and the probability that stage 1 will be changed to stage 2. is 2%, the probability of changing from stage 1 to stage 3 is 2%, the probability of changing from stage 2 to stage 3 is 2%, and the probability of changing from stage 3 to stage 4 is 3%. Stage-up control is performed as follows.

Since stage-up control is performed with each probability as described above, if there is stock, the possibility of stage-up will increase, and if there are multiple stocks, the possibility of stage-up will be performed. It will be higher.
Also, when there is stock, or even when there are a plurality of stocks, if there is a stock counter with notification, the possibility of stage-up is lower than when there is none.

Therefore, it is possible to raise the expectation of the player by raising the stage.
In addition, when the player recognizes the existence of the stock, the possibility of stage-up is lower than when the player does not recognize the stock. However, it is not uncommon for players who are already aware of the existence of the stock to not have much expectation for the stage-up. This is to prevent such a situation, since the effect may rather make the player feel uncomfortable.
In addition, when the player is aware of the existence of the stock, there is a high possibility that a stage with a high rank has already been selected, and it is possible to prevent the stage from being increased more than necessary.

Also, if there are multiple stocks and all of them are stocks with information, there is a possibility that step-up to stage 4 will be performed, which is not executed in other states, so step-up to stage 4 will be performed. In the case where it is broken, it is possible to give the player a sense of satisfaction and a sense of security.
In addition, when there is a stock, or when there are a plurality of stock counters, if there is a notification stock counter (when there are a plurality of stock counters), the probability of stage-up may be increased compared to when there is none.

Also, when the stock is added, an effect accompanied by a button effect may be executed. For example, at the start of the game in which the player wins the rare combination, which is the opportunity to win the extra stock, the main display 8 displays an operation image indicating execution of the button effect.
In this case, the display of the operation image heightens the player's sense of anticipation for the addition, but if the execution of the button effect causes a stage-up rather than an addition, the player already recognizes the existence of the stock. There is a possibility that the execution of the button effect will rather give the player a feeling of disappointment. Since the probability is lowered, it is possible to prevent the above situation as much as possible.

Next, the control of the stage immediately after the notification presence stock counter is incremented will be described.
As described above, the control regarding stage selection and stage-up is changed depending on the presence or absence of the informing stock counter as the management information of the management means. During a predetermined period immediately after is added, the stage selection and stage-up control are changed.

FIG. 23 shows a flow chart of the immediately preceding stock monitoring process performed by the sub-controller 20. With reference to this, the stage control during a predetermined period immediately after the notification present stock counter is incremented will be described.
First, in step S21, it is determined whether or not an information presence stock has occurred. This is for judging whether or not the stock has been added in a state that the player can recognize, that is, whether or not the stock counter with notification has been incremented. The process proceeds to S22, and when the notification presence stock is not generated, the process proceeds to step S23.

In step S22, a process of setting the immediately preceding stock flag is executed, and the process proceeds to step S23.
Therefore, when the stock with information is generated, the immediately preceding stock flag is set, and the monitoring for the predetermined period is started from that point.

Next, in step S23, it is determined whether or not the last stock flag is set. If it is set, the process proceeds to step S24.
Next, in step S24, it is determined whether or not the game has been executed. If the game has been executed, the process proceeds to step S25, and if the game has not been executed, the previous stock monitoring process is terminated.
In step S25, the immediately preceding game counter is incremented by 1, and the process proceeds to step S26.

Next, it is determined whether or not the immediately preceding game counter has reached a specified value (for example, 15 games). do.
In step S27, a process of clearing the immediately preceding stock flag is executed, and then the immediately preceding stock monitoring process is terminated.

As a result of executing the immediately preceding stock monitoring process as described above, the immediately preceding stock flag is kept set for, for example, 15 games after the informing stock counter is set. Therefore, while the immediately preceding stock flag is set, it will be within a predetermined period immediately after the stock is added so that the player can recognize it.
Note that the predetermined period is not limited to 15 games, and may be any number of games, such as 20 games, 5 games, etc., as long as the number of games is less than the upper limit number of games for one set.

Then, while the immediately preceding stock flag is set, the sub control device 20 determines the stage selection rate at the start of the ART state and at the start of the next set, the rate of occurrence of stage-up during the ART state, Control is performed to change the value to a value different from the state in which the previous stock flag is not set.

For example, as described above with reference to FIG. 22(a), regarding the selection rate of the stage at the start of the ART state and at the start of the next set, in a state where there are multiple stocks and a plurality of notification stock counters, The previous stock flag is not set Normally, the selection rate of stage 1 is 50%, the selection rate of stage 2 is 35%, and the selection rate of stage 3 is 15%. In this state, control is performed to change the selectivity so that the selectivity of stage 1 is 20%, the selectivity of stage 2 is 50%, and the selectivity of stage 3 is 30%.

Similarly, in FIG. 22(a), when there are multiple stocks and all of them are stocks with information, the selection rate of stage 1 is 40% and stage 2 is normally not set immediately before the stock flag is set. is 35%, Stage 3 is 15%, and Stage 4 is 10%. Control is performed to change the selectivity so that the selectivity of stage 2 is 55%, the selectivity of stage 3 is 35%, and the selectivity of stage 4 is 20%.

Regarding the occurrence rate of step-up during the ART state, as described above with reference to FIG. In the state, the probability that the stage will not be changed is 98%, and the probability that the stage will be changed from stage 1 to stage 2 is 2%. Control is performed to change the rate of occurrence of stage-up so that the probability that stage 1 is not performed is 90% and the probability that stage 1 is changed to stage 2 is 10%.

Similarly, in FIG. 22(b), under normal conditions where the immediately preceding stock flag is not set, there is a 94% chance that the stage will not be changed when there are multiple stocks and multiple notification stock counters. , the probability of changing from stage 1 to stage 2 is 2%, the probability of changing from stage 1 to stage 3 is 2%, and the probability of changing from stage 2 to stage 3 is 2%. When the flag is set, there is an 80% chance that the stage will not be changed, a 7% chance that the stage will be changed from stage 1 to stage 2, a 7% chance that stage 1 will be changed to stage 3, and a stage Control is performed to change the stage-up occurrence rate so that the probability of changing from stage 2 to stage 3 is 6%.

Similarly, in FIG. 22(b), if there are multiple stocks and all of them are notification stocks, the probability that the stage will not be changed is 91% when the previous stock flag is not set. , the probability of changing from stage 1 to stage 2 is 2%, the probability of changing from stage 1 to stage 3 is 2%, the probability of changing from stage 2 to stage 3 is 2%, the probability of changing from stage 3 to stage 4 is 2%. However, if the previous stock flag is set, there is a 70% chance that the stage will not be changed, and an 8% chance that the stage will be changed from stage 1 to stage 2. The probability of changing from stage 1 to stage 3 is 8%, the probability of changing from stage 2 to stage 3 is 7%, and the probability of changing from stage 3 to stage 4 is 7%. control to change.

In this way, when the previous stock flag is set, the previous stock flag indicates the selection rate of the stage at the start of the ART state and the start of the next set, and the occurrence rate of the stage up during the ART state. Control is performed to change to a value different from the unset state. That is, the sub control device 20 as the stage changing means changes the stage based on the management information stored by the management means from a predetermined period of time ago.

Therefore, if a new set starts during several games immediately after the stock addition that the player can recognize is executed, the existence of the stock or the existence of a plurality of stocks is confirmed. Stages 2-4 are more likely to be selected.
Similarly, during several games immediately after the addition of the stock that the player can recognize, the existence of the stock or the existence of a plurality of stocks is confirmed, and there is a possibility of a stage-up. it will be higher.

With such control, while the player is remembering that the stock has been increased, control regarding the selection and change of the highly anticipated stage is performed. In other words, a player who is immersed in a game tends to forget the events that happened in the past for a long period of time, but while still vividly remembering that the stock has been added, the player controls the highly anticipated stage. By doing so, it is possible to give a further sense of accomplishment and a sense of security to the player who is overjoyed by the addition of the stock.

As described above, in the present embodiment, lottery means (main controller 10) for drawing lots to determine whether or not to give a privilege to a player, and notification for executing a predetermined notification based on the lottery results of the lottery means. means (main display device 8), and generating a specific game state (ART state) advantageous to the player based on the lottery result of the lottery means, wherein the notifying means is specified. Management means (secondary control device 20) for managing the execution of the notification, and production control means (secondary control device 20) for executing control related to production based on the management information of the management means, and production control means is configured to control the production in the specific game state.

Therefore, since the effect in the specific game state is executed based on the fact that a specific notification is made to the player, the player is given a predetermined The performance is controlled depending on whether or not the information is recognized, so that it is possible to execute a novel and highly interesting game that has never existed before, and at the same time, it is possible to play a highly satisfying game that the player is satisfied with. can be executed.

In addition, the notification means includes a continuation right notification means (main display device 8) for notifying that the continuation right of the specific game state has been granted in the specific game state, and the management means provides the continuation right notification as the specific notification. It is configured to manage the execution of the notification that the continuation right has been granted by means.

Therefore, it is managed that the player actually recognizes that the right to continue the specific game state has been granted, and the performance during the specific game state is controlled based on this management information.
That is, even if the right to continue the specific game state is granted, depending on whether the player is aware of it or not, the player's expectations will change greatly. Since the performance during the specific game state is controlled according to the player's recognition, it is possible to execute a game that is novel, interesting, and highly anticipated.

Further, the management means stores the specific information when the continuation right informing means reports, thereby determining whether or not the continuation right informing means has reported the continuation right in the specific game state in the specific game state. Storage means (sub-controller 20) for identifiably storing whether or not, the effect control means is configured to change the effect control in the specific game state according to whether or not the specific information is stored in the storage means did.

Therefore, when the continuation right informing means reports, the specific information is stored in the storage means, and it is possible to reliably control the performance during the specific game state based on this stored information.
In addition, when the specific information is stored, since the effect control in the specific game state is changed, in the state where the player recognizes that the specific notification has been performed, it is different from other As the performance is executed, it becomes possible to execute a game that is novel, interesting, and highly anticipated.

Further, the storage means can store a plurality of rights to continue the specific game state, and when the specific game state continues, the specific information among the stored information is preferentially updated.
Therefore, when a plurality of continuation rights in the specific game state are stored, it is possible to distinguishably store and manage the continuation right to which the specific notification has been made and the continuation right to which the specific notification has not been made. .
In addition, when the specific game state continues, the continuation right for which the specific notification was made is preferentially updated (decremented), so the number of continuation rights recognized by the player and the number of continuation rights actually remaining It is possible to prevent the occurrence of discrepancies with the number of all-inherited rights.

Further, display means (main display device 8) for displaying a plurality of information is provided, and the effect control means performs control to display any one of the plurality of stages on the display means as a effect in the specific game state. A stage control means (sub-controller 20) is provided, and the stage control means is configured to select one of the stages based on the management information of the management means.

Therefore, it is possible to control the display of a novel and highly interesting stage during the specific game state.
Also, for example, when the player actually recognizes that the right to continue the specific game state has been granted, there is a control that increases the possibility that a different stage will be displayed than when the player does not recognize it. It is possible to improve the player's expectation and sense of security for the right to continue the specific game state by the displayed stage.

In addition, the stage control means includes stage change means (sub-controller 20) for changing the stage during the specific game state, and the stage change means changes the stage based on the management information of the management means. .
Therefore, during the specific game state, novel and highly interesting stage change control becomes possible.
Also, for example, when the player actually recognizes that the right to continue the specific game state has been granted, there is a control that increases the possibility of changing to a different stage than when the player does not recognize it. By changing the stage, it is possible to improve the player's expectation and sense of security regarding the right to continue the specific game state.

Further, the stage changing means changes the stage based on the management information stored by the managing means from a predetermined period (for example, 15 games) before the stage is changed.
Therefore, for example, while the player clearly remembers (before forgetting) that the right to continue the specific game state has been granted, it becomes possible to change the stage, and the player is delighted that the right to continue has been granted. Thus, it becomes possible to give a further sense of accomplishment and a sense of security to the player who has completed the game.
As described above, the control regarding the stage in the ART state is performed.

<First modification>
Next, during the above-described bonus generation effect (bonus trick generation effect), the effect image is executed on the main display 8 and the sub display 17 under the control of the sub control device 20 based on the control information from the main control device 10. A first modification of is described with reference to FIGS. 24 to 26. FIG.

The bonus occurrence effect (bonus false occurrence effect) in the first modification is executed in a continuous effect over a predetermined number of games, similar to the continuous effect executed during the ART state precursor effect (false precursor effect). .
First, with reference to FIG. 24, a basic effect image to be executed during the bonus generation effect (bonus trick generation effect) in the first modified example will be described.

As shown in FIG. 24( a ), when the bonus generation effect (bonus trick generation effect) is started, a generation effect image 38 is displayed in the main portion of the main display 8 .
The generated effect image 38 is composed of an image (moving image) in which the main character and the enemy character fight each other in the same manner as the image described above, and the battle effect of the first game is executed with this image.
The contents of the battle presentation are determined in advance according to the suitability of the bonus role, and when an image in which the main character is dominant is displayed, the image is selected so as to increase the probability of winning the bonus role. .

In addition, in each game after the second game of the bonus occurrence effect (bonus false occurrence effect), as in the first game, the battle effect selected according to the suitability of the bonus combination is executed, and the final game (for example, 3rd game) After the end of the second game), as the final result of the bonus generating effect (bonus trick generating effect), the result image of the battle effect is displayed and the suitability of the bonus combination is notified.

Further, in the final game (for example, the third game) of the bonus generation effect (bonus trick generation effect) in the first modified example, the button effect is executed with a predetermined probability.
The button effect in the first modified example is composed of a series of effects accompanying the player's operation, including an instruction effect and an expectation-increasing effect, as in the above-described embodiment.

FIG. 24(b) shows the display of the main display 8 when the button effect is executed.
As shown in FIG. 24(b), when the button effect is executed, first, under the control of the sub-controller 20 as operation image display means, the main display 8 is displayed in parallel with the display of the generated effect image 38. In the lower portion of the screen, an effect button operation image 32a is displayed as an operation image for instructing the operation of the effect button 2d, and an instruction effect for instructing the player to operate the effect button 2d is executed.
The effect button operation image 32a is displayed throughout the execution of the final game, and during this time, the operation of the effect button 2d is enabled, and the LED inside the effect button 2d is illuminated.

In FIG. 24(c), while the effect button operation image 32a is being displayed, the player operates the effect button 2d, and the sub-control device 20 as operation receiving means receives the player's operation. In this case, the display on the main display 8 is shown when the expectation-increasing effect is executed.
As shown in FIG. 24(c), when the player operates the effect button 2d while the effect button operation image 32a is being displayed, the effect is displayed in the lower portion of the screen of the main display 8. The effect button operation image 32a is erased, and instead, for example, a first operation result image 33c composed of text information "Chance!" is displayed at the bottom of the screen.

Then, after a predetermined time (for example, two seconds) has passed since the end of the final game of the bonus generation effect (bonus trick generation effect) (stop of the final reel), as shown in FIG. , the result confirmation image 41 is displayed, and the result image of the battle effect and the suitability of the bonus combination are notified.

Next, the button effects executed during the final game of the bonus generation effect (bonus guess generation effect) will be described more specifically.
In the first modified example, the sub control device 20 performs control to change the display mode of the operation image displayed by the button effect depending on whether the bonus combination is correct or not.

The display mode of the operation image is changed during the final game, and the display mode is such that the probability of winning the bonus combination (privilege) is higher when the display mode of the operation image is changed. is controlled.
Further, the sub control device 20 as operation image changing means changes the display mode of the operation image also according to the stop mode of the reels 4 (variable display means) that are stopped during execution of the final game. there is

FIG. 25 shows the display of the main display 8 when the button effect is executed during the final game of the bonus generation effect (bonus trick generation effect).
As shown in FIG. 25(a), in a state where execution of the button effect is determined, when the final game is started and all the reels 4 are started to rotate, the screen lower part of the main display 8 is displayed as described above. The effect button operation image 32a is displayed in the part, and the operation of the effect button 2d is enabled.

At this point, if the player operates the effect button 2d, the expectation-increasing effect is executed and a predetermined image is displayed on the main display 8.例文帳に追加
On the other hand, even if the effect button 2d is not operated while all the reels 4 are rotating and the first reel 4, which is a part of the rotating reels 4, is stopped, the effect button operation image 32a is displayed. The right of the player to operate the effect button 2d is reserved even after the first stop of the reels 4.例文帳に追加That is, in this case, the operation instruction of the effect button 2d is withheld by the withholding means in the same manner as described above.

Further, the sub control device 20 as operation image changing means changes the displayed effect button operation image 32a when a predetermined condition is satisfied when the first reel 4 among the rotating reels 4 is stopped. Control is performed to change to a different operation image.
In the first modified example, as a condition for changing the operation image, it is set that a predetermined symbol has stopped within the display window 6 when the reels 4 are stopped.

Specifically, based on the information from the main controller 10 that can identify the stopped symbols, the sub controller 20 displays the characters corresponding to the bonus combinations 1 to 3 in the display window 6 when the reels are stopped for a predetermined time. It is monitored whether or not any one pattern out of three types of red 7, blue 7, and black 7 has stopped. , the operation image is changed with a predetermined probability.

FIG. 25(b) shows the main display when the operation image is changed from when the left reel 4a of the rotating reels 4 is first stopped to when the second reel is stopped. An example of display on the device 8 is shown.
As shown in FIG. 25(b), when the red 7 symbol 42a corresponding to the bonus combination 1 on the left reel 4a stops in the display window 6 and it is decided to change the operation image, it has been displayed until then. The effect button operation image 32a is erased, and instead the first enlarged effect button operation image 32b is displayed to change the operation image.

The first enlarged effect button operation image 32b is obtained by enlarging the effect button operation image 32a at a predetermined ratio as it is. Configured.
The enlargement ratio of the operation image may be any ratio as long as the player can recognize that the image has been enlarged. For example, the image may be changed to the first enlargement effect button operation image 32b having a width larger than the width of No. 4, or the like.

When the operation image is changed to the first enlargement effect button operation image 32b, if the player operates the effect button 2d, the expectation level increasing effect is executed and a predetermined image is displayed on the main display 8. However, as will be described later, an operation after changing the operation image can display an image different from the operation before the change.
On the other hand, even if the effect button 2d is not operated while the two reels 4 are rotating and the second reel 4, which is a part of the two reels 4 being rotated, is stopped, the first enlargement effect button The operation image 32b remains displayed, and the right of the player to operate the effect button 2d is reserved even after the second reel 4 is stopped.

Further, the sub-control device 20 as the operation image changing means displays the image when a predetermined condition is satisfied even when the second reel 4, which is a part of the two rotating reels 4, is stopped. The control is performed to change the first enlargement effect button operation image 32b that has been displayed to a different operation image.

FIG. 25(c) shows the main reel when the operation image is changed during the period from when the middle reel 4b is stopped second out of the rotating reels 4 to when the third reel is stopped. A display example on the display 8 is shown.
As shown in FIG. 25(c), when the blue 7 symbol 42b corresponding to the bonus combination 2 on the middle reel 4b stops in the display window 6 and it is decided to change the operation image, it has been displayed until then. The first enlargement effect button operation image 32b is erased, and instead the second enlargement effect button operation image 32c is displayed to change the operation image.

The second enlarged effect button operation image 32c is obtained by enlarging the first enlarged effect button operation image 32b at a predetermined ratio as it is. Consists of character information.
Since the second enlargement effect button operation image 32c is the operation image enlarged to the maximum, the enlargement rate is preferably such that the player can recognize that the image has been enlarged to the maximum. It is preferable that the operation image is displayed on the entire screen of the main display 8, or that part of the image protrudes from the screen.

When the operation image is changed to the second enlargement effect button operation image 32c, if the player operates the effect button 2d, the expectation level increasing effect is executed and a predetermined image is displayed on the main display 8. However, as will be described later, an operation after re-changing the operation image can display an image different from the operation before re-changing.

Also, although not shown, if the last reel 4 is stopped without operating the effect button 2d while the last reel 4 (for example, the right reel 4c) is rotating, the last reel 4 is stopped. The display of the operation image that has been displayed until then is maintained for a predetermined time (for example, 2 seconds) after the stop, and during this time the effect button 2d can be accepted for input, and during this time the effect button 2d is operated. In this case, a predetermined degree-of-expectation-increasing effect is executed.

Also, when the last reel 4 is stopped, the operation image is changed by the sub-controller 20 in the same manner as when the other reels 4 are stopped. , the displayed operation image is changed to another operation image.
However, since the second enlargement effect button operation image 32c is set as the final change stage of the operation image, if the already displayed operation image is the second enlargement effect button operation image 32c, other The operation image is not changed.

In addition, when the last reel 4 is stopped without operating the effect button 2d during the rotation of the last reel 4, the expectation level increasing effect may be invalidated without performing the effect at that time. If the effect button 2d is not operated even after a predetermined time (for example, 2 seconds) has passed since the reel 4 was stopped, the expectation level increasing effect may be invalidated.
Further, when the last reel 4 is stopped without operating the effect button 2d during the rotation of the last reel 4, the image scheduled to be displayed when the effect button 2d is operated is displayed. good too. Therefore, in this case, the operation of the last reel 4 also serves as the operation of the effect button 2d.
In addition, when the symbol combination corresponding to the bonus combination stops on the reel 4, the state shifts to the bonus state, so it is preferable to cancel the button effect.

FIG. 26(a) shows display contents when the player operates the effect button 2d from the state shown in FIG. 25(c). That is, when the player operates the effect button 2d while the second enlargement effect button operation image 32c is being displayed on the main display 8, the main display when the expectation level increasing effect is executed. 4 shows a display example of a device 8. FIG.
As shown in FIG. 26(a), when the player operates the effect button 2d while the second enlarged effect button operation image 32c is being displayed, it is displayed in the lower part of the screen of the main display 8. The second enlargement effect button operation image 32c that has been displayed is erased, and instead, a first operation result image 33c composed of text information such as "Super hot!" is displayed in the lower part of the screen.

FIG. 26(b) shows the final game of the bonus generation effect (bonus guess generation effect), in which the blank symbol 42c stops in the display window 6 of the right reel 4c that has been spinning to the end, and then a predetermined time (for example, 3 Seconds) shows an example of the display on the main display 8 after.
As shown in FIG. 26(b), the first operation result image 33c is erased after a predetermined time (for example, 3 seconds) has elapsed from the end of the final game of the bonus generation effect (bonus trick generation effect) (final reel stop). At the same time, the result confirmation image 41 is displayed in the main part of the main display 8, and the result image of the battle effect and the suitability of the bonus combination are notified.

As described above, in the first modified example, the sub-control device 20 as the operation image changing means causes the main display 8, which is one component of the effect means, to generate a bonus generation effect accompanied by a button effect (bonus effect generation effect). ) is executed, the operation image in the button effect is displayed based on the stop mode of the reel 4 (variable display means) that is stopped during the execution of the final game of this bonus effect (bonus false effect). Change the mode.

Next, the control of the button effect during the bonus generation effect (bonus guess generation effect) executed by the sub control device 20 will be described in more detail with reference to FIGS. 27 to 29. FIG.
FIG. 27 shows whether or not to use an effect pattern that generates a button effect in the final game of the bonus effect (bonus effect), and if the button effect is generated, the display mode of the operation image can be changed. An example of a selection rate chart for selecting whether or not to use an effect pattern is shown.
The determination of the performance pattern is executed by drawing lots of predetermined random numbers or the like when execution of the bonus generation performance (bonus guess generation performance) is determined.

As shown in FIG. 27, when the bonus combination is not won (bonus trick generation effect), the probability of the effect pattern not generating the button effect is 70%, and the button effect is generated but the image is not changed. The probability of the effect pattern not being changeable is 25%, and the probability of the effect pattern generating the button effect and image change, that is, the effect pattern allowing the display mode of the operation image to be changed is 5%. A pattern determination is made.

On the other hand, when the bonus is not won (bonus generation performance), the probability of the performance pattern not generating the button performance is 50%, the probability of the performance pattern generating the button performance but not changing the image is 30%, and the button performance is generated. Furthermore, the production pattern is determined so that the probability of the production pattern with image change being 20%.

Since the production pattern at the time of button production is determined with the probability as described above, in the final game of the bonus generation production (bonus fake production production), the bonus is higher when the button production is executed than when it is not executed. The probability (expectation) of winning the winning combination increases, and furthermore, when the button presentation is executed, the bonus winning combination is more likely to be won when the display mode of the operation image is changed than when the operation image is not changed. The probability (expectation) that

Next, referring to FIG. 28, the image change rate when the effect pattern with button effect (with image change) is selected in FIG. 27 will be described.
The sub control device 20 stops the reels 4a to 4c when an effect pattern with a button effect (with an image change) is selected, that is, when an effect pattern in which the operation image changes during the button effect is selected. The operation image is changed based on time or when any of the "7 symbols" of "red 7", "blue 7", and "black 7" of each of the reels 4a to 4c stops within the display window 6. I am trying to let

In addition, "when the first reel is stopped" in FIG. 28 indicates when the player stops the first reel 4 out of the reels 4a to 4c, and "when the second reel is stopped" indicates when the player stops the reels 4a to 4c. "When the third reel is stopped" indicates when the player stops the third reel 4 out of the reels 4a to 4c.
Further, "with change" indicates that the operation image is changed by one step. For example, the effect button operation image 32a is changed to the first effect button operation image 32b, or the first effect button operation image 32b is changed to the second effect. It shows that the image is changed to the button operation image 32c.
Also, in the state where the second effect button operation image 32c, which is the final stage, is already displayed, the operation image is not changed even if "changed" is selected.

FIG. 28(a) shows the change rate of the operation image when the effect pattern with button effect (with image change) is selected when the bonus combination is not won.
As shown in FIG. 28(a), when the bonus combination is not won, if "7 symbols" do not stop in the display window 6 when the first reel is stopped, the probability that the operation image is not changed is 97%. The effect pattern is selected so that the probability of changing the operation image is 3%.
On the other hand, when the "7 symbols" stop in the display window 6 when the first reel is stopped, the effect pattern is set so that the probability that the operation image is not changed is 60% and the probability that the operation image is changed is 40%. A selection is made.

Further, when the bonus combination is not won, if "7 symbols" do not stop in the display window 6 when the second reel is stopped, the probability that the operation image is not changed is 98%, and the probability that the operation image is changed is 2. %, the effect pattern is selected.
On the other hand, when "7 symbols" are stopped in the display window 6 when the second reel is stopped, the effect pattern is set so that the probability that the operation image is not changed is 70% and the probability that the operation image is changed is 30%. A selection is made.

Further, when the bonus combination is not won, if the "7 symbols" do not stop in the display window 6 when the third reel is stopped, the probability of not changing the operation image is 99%, and the probability of changing the operation image is 1. %, the effect pattern is selected.
On the other hand, when "7 symbols" stop in the display window 6 when the third reel is stopped, the production pattern is designed such that the probability that the operation image is not changed is 80% and the probability that the operation image is changed is 20%. A selection is made.

Next, FIG. 28(b) shows the change rate of the operation image when the effect pattern with button effect (with image change) is selected when the bonus combination is won.
As shown in FIG. 28(b), when the bonus combination is won, if the "7 symbols" do not stop in the display window 6 when the first reel is stopped, the probability that the operation image is not changed is 93%. The effect pattern is selected so that the probability of changing the image is 7%.
On the other hand, when "7 symbols" stop in the display window 6 when the first reel is stopped, the effect pattern is set so that the probability that the operation image is not changed is 20% and the probability that the operation image is changed is 80%. A selection is made.

Further, when the bonus combination is won, if the "7 symbols" do not stop in the display window 6 when the second reel is stopped, the probability that the operation image is not changed is 94%, and the probability that the operation image is changed is 6%. , the effect pattern is selected.
On the other hand, when "7 symbols" stop in the display window 6 when the second reel is stopped, the production pattern is designed such that the probability that the operation image is not changed is 30% and the probability that the operation image is changed is 70%. A selection is made.

Further, when the bonus combination is won, if the "7 symbols" do not stop in the display window 6 when the third reel is stopped, there is a 95% probability that the operation image will not be changed, and a 5% probability that the operation image will be changed. , the effect pattern is selected.
On the other hand, when the "7 symbols" stop in the display window 6 when the third reel is stopped, the production pattern is designed such that the probability that the operation image is not changed is 40% and the probability that the operation image is changed is 60%. A selection is made.

Since the change control of the operation image is performed so as to achieve the above-described probability, when the "7 symbols" stop within the display window 6, the probability of the operation image changing is higher than when the "7 symbols" do not stop. In addition, as the reel 4 stops, the probability of the operation image changing decreases.
Also, when the bonus combination is won, the probability that the operation image changes is higher than when the bonus combination is not won.

Therefore, when the operation image changes, it is possible to increase the player's expectation for winning the bonus combination.
In addition, when the "7 symbols" stop in the display window 6, the probability that the operation image will change is high, so it is possible to associate the content of the effect on the main display 8 with the stop mode of the reels 4. It is possible to improve the interest of the game. In addition, when the "7 symbols" stop in the display window 6, not only the expectation for establishing a combination of symbols corresponding to the bonus combination, but also the expectation for the change of the operation image is improved.
Further, since the change rate of the operation image is suppressed so that the probability of the operation image changing decreases as the reel 4 stops, the operation image can be prevented from changing unnecessarily, and the operation image can be prevented from changing. It is possible to maintain the reliability of

Next, with reference to FIG. 29, a description will be given of the expectation increase effect that is executed when the operation image is displayed on the main display 8 and the player actually operates the effect button 2d.
As the operation images displayed on the main display 8 during the button effect, the effect button operation image 32a, the first effect button operation image 32b, and the second effect button operation image 32c are set. However, the sub control device 20 displays the character information as the first operation result image 33c when the effect button 2d is operated based on the change of these operation images. to character information of "chance!" or to character information of "extremely hot!".

FIG. 29(a) shows the selection rate of each first operation result image 33c with respect to the displayed operation image when the bonus combination is not won.
In addition, the operation image (small) indicates the effect button operation image 32a, the operation image (middle) indicates the first effect button operation image 32b, and the operation image (large) indicates the second effect button operation image. 32c.

As shown in FIG. 29(a), when the bonus combination is not won, if the effect button 2d is operated while the operation image (small) is being displayed, the first operation result image 33c is displayed as text information of "chance!" The image at the time of the expectation-increasing effect is selected so that the probability that it will be 90% and the probability that it will be "super hot!" is 10%.

Further, when the effect button 2d is operated while the operation image (middle) is being displayed, the probability that the first operation result image 33c will be the character information "chance!" 20%, the image at the time of the expectation increase effect is selected.
Further, when the effect button 2d is operated while the operation image (large) is being displayed, the probability that the first operation result image 33c will be the character information of "chance!" 30%, the image at the time of the expectation increase effect is selected.

Next, FIG. 29(b) shows the selection rate of each first operation result image 33c with respect to the operation images displayed when the bonus combination is won.
As shown in FIG. 29(b), when the bonus combination is won, if the effect button 2d is operated while the operation image (small) is being displayed, the first operation result image 33c is changed to text information of "chance!" The image at the time of the expectation-increasing effect is selected so that the probability is 70% and the probability of "Extremely Hot!" is 30%.

Further, when the effect button 2d is operated while the operation image (middle) is being displayed, the probability that the first operation result image 33c will be the character information "chance!" 40%, the image at the time of the expectation increase effect is selected.
Further, when the effect button 2d is operated while the operation image (large) is being displayed, there is a 50% probability that the first operation result image 33c will be the character information "chance!" 50%, the image at the time of the expectation increase effect is selected.

Since the selection of the first operation result image 33c is performed so as to achieve the above-described probability, the expected operation image 33c is displayed with a relatively low expected degree (for example, the effect button operation image 32a). The probability of displaying the character information “Super hot!” is increased when an operation image with a high level (for example, the second effect button operation image 32c) is displayed.
In addition, the probability that the character information "Extremely Hot!"

Therefore, according to the change of the operation image, the images displayed during the expectation-increasing effect are also changed in various ways, so that the versatility of the effect can be improved and the interest in the game can be enhanced.
In addition, when the character information "Extremely hot!"
In addition, when an operation image with a higher degree of expectation is displayed, the probability of displaying the text information with a high degree of expectation "Gekiatsu!" Thus, it becomes possible to execute a game that raises the player's sense of expectation.

In addition, in the first modification, as the stop mode of the reel 4, any one of the three types of "red 7", "blue 7", and "black 7" corresponding to the bonus combinations 1 to 3 is selected. Whether or not the symbols have stopped is monitored, and when any one of the symbols stops within the display window 6, the operation image is changed with a predetermined probability. The operation image may be changed based on the mode.

For example, the operation image may be changed based on a symbol corresponding to a predetermined rare combination stopping on a predetermined reel 4 .
Further, the operation image may be changed based on the fact that the symbol combination of the predetermined rare combination has stopped on the reels 4 .
Further, the number of sliding frames when a predetermined reel 4 is stopped may be monitored, and the operation image may be changed based on the fact that the predetermined reel 4 has stopped with a predetermined number of sliding frames (for example, 4 frames).

Further, the stop order of the reels 4 may be monitored, and the operation image may be changed based on the fact that the reels 4 are stopped in a predetermined specific stop order.
Further, the reels 4 may be provided with a specific pattern (blank pattern) indicating a change of the operation image, and the operation image may be changed based on the stoppage of this specific symbol.
Further, the pressing time of the stop button 5 when stopping a predetermined reel 4 may be monitored, and the operation image may be changed on the condition that the pressing operation has passed for a predetermined time or longer (so-called long pressing operation).

As described above, in the first modified example, the variable display means (reel 4) for variably displaying a plurality of symbols is provided, the game with the variable display of the variable display means is executed, and the variable display means based on the end of the game is executed. In a gaming machine (slot machine 1) configured to give a predetermined privilege to a player when the symbol mode derived by the stop of is a predetermined symbol mode, effect means (sub-control device 20, main display 8, sub-display 17), operation receiving means (sub-controller 20) for receiving player's operation related to the effect, and operation image for displaying an operation image for instructing the player's operation. display means (sub-controller 20, main display 8, sub-display 17); the operation image display means includes operation image changing means (sub-controller The configuration includes a device 20, a main display 8, and a sub-display 17).

Therefore, it is possible to improve the interest of the game by changing the operation image. In addition, since the operation image is changed based on the stop mode of the variable display means, it is possible to execute an effect that associates the stop mode of the change display means and the operation image that the player pays attention to. It is possible to improve the expectation of the player after improving the quality.

Further, when the operation image is changed by the operation image changing means, the probability of receiving a specific benefit (for example, bonus status) is increased.
Therefore, it is possible to improve the player's sense of expectation for the granting of a specific privilege by changing the operation image.

Further, the variable display means includes a plurality of variable display means (the left reel 4a, the middle reel 4b, and the right reel 4c), and the operation image changing means stops some of the plurality of variable display means. It is configured to change the operation image in relation to.
Therefore, the operation image is changed each time one change display means is stopped, so that it becomes possible to execute a wider variety of games, and it is possible to further improve the amusement of the game.

Further, the variable display means includes a plurality of variable display means, and the operation image changing means is configured to change the operation image step by step according to the stop status of the plurality of variable display means.
Therefore, since the operation image is changed step by step each time the variable display means is stopped, the content of the game is novel and highly interesting, which gradually increases the player's expectation, and the player's expectation is extremely high. can be increased.
The slot machine 1 in the first modified example is configured as described above.

<Second modification>
Next, FIGS. 30 to 31 show a second modification of the effect image executed on the main display 8 and the sub-display 17 under the control of the sub-controller 20 during the above-described bonus generation effect (bonus trick generation effect). will be described with reference to

In the slot machine 1 according to the second modified example, button effects are executed with a predetermined probability in the final game (third game) of the bonus generation effect (bonus false effect) in the same manner as in the first modified example. .
During the button effect in the first modification, an operation image for instructing the operation of the effect button 2d is displayed on the main display 8. In the second modification, the operation image during the button effect is displayed on the sub-display. 17 is different.

Further, when the button is selected in the first modified example, the effect button 2d is enabled during the final game of the bonus generation effect (bonus guess generation effect), and when the effect button 2d is operated, the expectation level increasing effect is executed. However, in the second modification, the operation of the effect button 2d is not enabled during the final game of the bonus generation effect (bonus false effect), and the effect button 2d is enabled after the final game. there is
Then, when the performance button 2d is operated after the final game of the bonus generation performance (bonus trick generation performance), an image is displayed to notify whether the bonus combination is a result of the bonus generation performance (bonus trick generation performance). I'm trying

Therefore, the sub-control device 20 notifies the player that the button effect is executed after the final game of the bonus generation effect (bonus guess generation effect) is completed, that is, that the player is instructed to operate the effect button 2d. By displaying the operation image on the sub display 17 during the game, it is displayed in advance.
Further, the sub control device 20 performs control to change the operation image displayed on the sub display 17, as in the first modified example.
In addition, as the control for changing the operation image, the conditions for changing the operation image and the timing for changing the operation image are set in the same manner as in the first modified example. I'm trying to be

FIG. 30 shows displays on the main display 8 and the sub-display 17 when the button effect is executed during the final game of the bonus generation effect (bonus guess generation effect) in the second modification.
As shown in FIG. 30(a), when the final game is started and all the reels 4 start spinning in a state where the execution of the button effect has been determined, the main display 8 displays a bonus generation effect (bonus effect). A generation effect image 38 that is a effect during the guess generation effect) is displayed, and the effect button operation image 32a is displayed on the sub-display 17, and the operation of the effect button 2d is enabled.
Execution of the button effect is determined by each probability shown in the chart of FIG. 27 as in the first modified example.

In the second modification, the operation of the effect button 2d is not yet effective at this time, and the effect button operation image 32a displayed on the sub display 17 instructs the player to operate the effect button 2d. Instead, it notifies (displays) in advance that the operation instruction of the effect button 2d will be executed at a later time.
When the effect button operation image 32a is displayed on the sub-display 17, it is possible to display text information such as "waiting for operation" on the screen to make the user aware that the operation instruction will be executed after that. good. Further, when the operation is valid, the effect button operation image 32a is displayed as if it is illuminated, but when the effect button operation image 32a is displayed on the sub-display device 17 in advance, the effect button operation image 32a is not illuminated. You may make it display.

When the effect button operation image 32a is displayed on the sub-display device 17 while all the reels 4 are rotating, the button effect is executed at a later time, that is, the operation instruction of the effect button 2d is executed. After recognizing that, the stopping operation of the reels 4 is sequentially performed.

Further, as in the first modification, the sub-control device 20 as the operation image changing means is displayed when a predetermined condition is satisfied when the first reel 4 among the spinning reels 4 is stopped. The effect button operation image 32a that has been displayed is changed to a different operation image.
In the second modified example, as in the first modified example, as one of the conditions for changing the operation image, it is set that "7 symbols" are stopped in the display window 6 when the reels 4 are stopped.
As another condition for changing the operation image, control is performed to change the operation image at each probability shown in the chart of FIG. 28, as in the first modification.
Therefore, even in the second modification, if the operation image pre-displayed on the sub display 17 changes to another image, the probability of winning the bonus combination is higher than if it does not change. It becomes.

FIG. 30(b) shows the main display when the operation image is changed during the period from when the left reel 4a of the rotating reels 4 is first stopped to when the second reel is stopped. 8 shows an example of display on the device 8 and the sub-display device 17. FIG.
As shown in FIG. 30(b), when the red 7 symbol 42a corresponding to the bonus combination 1 on the left reel 4a stops in the display window 6 and it is decided to change the operation image, the sub display 17 is displayed until then. The effect button operation image 32a that was displayed in 1 is erased, and instead, the first enlarged effect button operation image 32b is displayed to change the operation image.

The first enlarged effect button operation image 32b is obtained by enlarging the effect button operation image 32a at a predetermined ratio as it is. Configured.
The operation image in the second modification may be exactly the same as the operation image in the first modification, or may have a smaller area than the operation image in the first modification. Also, the enlargement ratio of the operation image may be any ratio as long as the player can recognize that the image has been enlarged.

Even if the operation image is changed to the first enlargement effect button operation image 32b, the operation of the effect button 2d is not valid at this time, and the operation instruction of the effect button 2d is executed at a later time. And the display of the first enlarged effect button operation image 32b informs (displays) in advance that the operation instruction of the effect button will be executed.
Incidentally, when the operation image is not changed, the effect button operation image 32a is displayed on the sub-display device 17 as it is.

Further, the sub-control device 20 as the operation image changing means can display under the same conditions as the first modified example even when the second reel 4, which is a part of the two rotating reels 4, is stopped. Control is performed to change the effect button operation image 32a or the first enlarged effect button operation image 32b to a different operation image.

FIG. 30(c) shows the main reel when the operation image is changed during the period from when the middle reel 4b is stopped second out of the rotating reels 4 to when the third reel is stopped. Display examples on the display device 8 and the sub-display device 17 are shown.
As shown in FIG. 30(c), when the blue 7 symbol 42b corresponding to the bonus combination 2 on the middle reel 4b stops in the display window 6 and it is decided to change the operation image, it has been displayed until then. The first enlargement effect button operation image 32b is erased, and instead the second enlargement effect button operation image 32c is displayed on the main display 8 and the sub display 17 to change the operation image.

The second enlarged effect button operation image 32c is obtained by enlarging the first enlarged effect button operation image 32b at a predetermined ratio as it is. Consists of character information.
The second enlargement effect button operation image 32c is the operation image enlarged to the maximum. A part of the protruded image is displayed on the main display 8. - 特許庁

Even if the operation image is changed to the second enlargement effect button operation image 32c, the operation of the effect button 2d is not valid at this time, and the operation instruction of the effect button 2d is executed at a later time. And the display of the second enlarged effect button operation image 32c informs (displays) in advance that the operation instruction of the effect button will be executed.
It should be noted that if the operation image is not changed, any of the displayed operation images will be displayed on the sub-display 17 as it is.

Also, when the last reel 4c is stopped, the operation image is changed by the sub-controller 20 in the same manner as when the other reels 4 are stopped, and the operation image is changed with a predetermined probability (see FIG. 28). When determined, the operation image displayed on the sub-display 17 is changed to another operation image.
However, since the second enlargement effect button operation image 32c is set as the final change stage of the operation image, if the already displayed operation image is the second enlargement effect button operation image 32c, other operations are performed. No changes are made to the image.

FIG. 31(a) shows a display example of the main display 8 and the sub-display 17 after a predetermined time (for example, two seconds) has passed after the final game of the bonus generation effect (bonus trick generation effect). there is

As shown in FIG. 31(a), after a predetermined time (for example, 2 seconds) has passed after the final game of the bonus generation effect (bonus false generation effect), the second The enlargement effect button operation image 32c moves from the sub-display 17 to the main display 8, and the second enlargement effect button operation image 32c is displayed in the lower part of the screen of the main display 8. .

At this time, the main display 8 is displaying the occurrence effect image 38 indicating the final phase of the battle effect between the main character and the enemy character. 32c is preferentially displayed.
Also, at this time, the operation of the production button 2d becomes effective, and the internal LED of the production button 2d emits light to notify the effective state. At this time, the second enlargement effect button operation image 32c may be changed to an image that looks like it emits light, or character information instructing the "press" operation may be newly displayed on the screen. Also, a sound for instructing an operation may be output from the speaker 9 .

Then, when the player operates the effect button 2d, the generated effect image 38 and the second enlarged effect button operation image 32c are erased, and the main A result confirmation image 41 is displayed in the part, and the result image of the battle effect and the suitability of the bonus combination are notified.

Even if the second enlarged effect button operation image 32c moves to the main display 8 and the operation of the effect button 2d becomes valid, if the effect button 2d is not operated, the bonus generation effect ( After a predetermined time (for example, 3 seconds) has elapsed from the end of the final game (stop of the final reel) of the bonus trick generation effect), the result confirmation image 41 may be automatically displayed, or the result is confirmed by the start of the next game. An image 41 may be displayed.

In addition, in the second modification, the operation image is moved from the sub display 17 to the main display 8 at the end of the final game of the bonus generation effect (bonus trick generation effect), and the operation of the effect button 2d is validated. However, when a predetermined reel 4 is stopped, a movement effect may be performed for the operation image displayed on the sub-display 17 at that time. In this case, if the effect button 2d is operated after the operation image is displayed on the main display 8, it is preferable to execute the expectation level increasing effect as in the first modification.

As described above, in the second modification, the pre-display means (the sub-controller 20, the main display 8, the sub-display 17) for displaying in advance that the operation image is to be displayed is provided, and the operation image changing means is provided. is configured to change the operation image displayed by the pre-display means.

Therefore, since the operation image is displayed in advance, the player will play the game while recognizing that the operation image with high expectation will be displayed in the subsequent game. It is possible to further improve the sense of expectation.
In addition, since the pre-displayed operation image is changed, it is possible to perform a novel pre-display that has never been done before, and it is possible to improve the player's sense of anticipation in advance.
The slot machine 1 in the second modified example is configured as described above.

As described above, according to the present invention, lottery means (main controller 10) for drawing lots to determine whether or not a privilege is given to a player, and predetermined notification is executed based on the lottery result of the lottery means. In a gaming machine (slot machine 1) provided with notification means (sub-controller 20, main display 8, sub-display 17), management means (sub-control device 20) and production control means (secondary control device 20) for executing control related to production based on the management information of the management means.

Here, the lottery means, the notification means, the display control means, the management means, and the effect control means may be provided in the main controller 10 or may be provided in the sub-controller 20 . Alternatively, the main controller 10 and the sub-controller 20 may cooperate with each other.
In addition, the notification means includes control means (main controller 10, sub-controller 20) for controlling notification, and execution means (main display 8, sub-display 17) for executing notification under the control of the control means. may be included, or may be composed only of the execution means.
Examples of benefits include winning a small winning combination, a bonus state, a CZ state, an ART state, an increase in the number of games played during the ART state, and the like.
Further, the effects are exemplified by a stage-based effect, a bonus generation effect (bonus false effect), a continuous effect in an ART state sign effect (a false sign effect), and the like.

Therefore, execution of the specific notification is managed by the management means, and the performance is controlled based on the management information, so that it is possible to execute novel performance that has never existed in the past, thereby improving the amusement of the game. becomes possible.

In addition, when a predetermined privilege (for example, a bell role) is given to the player, the notification means is a privilege notification means (sub-controller 20, main display) that notifies the type of the predetermined privilege in an identifiable manner. device 8, sub display 17), and the management means manages, as the specific notification, that the privilege notification means has executed contradictory notification that is different from the privilege given to the player. did.

Here, the privilege notification means may be provided in the main control device 10 or may be provided in the sub control device 20 . Alternatively, the main controller 10 and the sub-controller 20 may cooperate with each other.
The privilege notification means includes control means (main controller 10, sub-controller 20) for controlling notification, and execution means (main display 8, sub-display 17) for executing notification under the control of the control means. and may be configured to include only the execution means.
Therefore, since the performance is controlled based on the fact that the inconsistency notification is executed, it is possible to further enhance the novelty of the performance.

Further, the lottery means includes probability control means (main controller 10) for generating a high-probability game state in which the probability of granting a specific privilege (for example, ART state) increases, and the privilege notification means generates a high-probability game state. The contradiction notification is executed on the condition that the contradiction notification is executed, and the management means stores the contradiction notification information (contradiction notification flag) when the contradiction notification is executed, and when the high probability game state ends , the stored contradiction notification information is deleted.

Here, the probability control means may be provided in the main control device 10 or may be provided in the sub control device 20 . Alternatively, the main controller 10 and the sub-controller 20 may cooperate with each other.
Examples of specific benefits include a bonus state, a CZ state, an ART state, an increase in the number of games played during the ART state, and the like.

Therefore, when the inconsistency notification is executed, it is possible to surely improve the expectation for the high-probability state.
Further, when the contradiction notification is executed, the contradiction notification information is stored, and the contradiction notification information is continuously stored while the high probability state continues. , and it is possible to prevent the inconsistency report information from being kept stored even though the high-probability state has ended.

In addition, the notification means is configured to execute the suggestive notification that vaguely notifies that the high probability state is present, separately from the inconsistent notification.
Therefore, the suggestive notification allows the player to play the game while expecting a high probability state, thereby improving interest control of the game.
In addition, it is possible to execute a variety of games by executing suggestive notification and contradictory notification.

In addition, display means (main display 8) for displaying a plurality of information is provided, and the stage control means (sub A control device 20) is provided, and the stage control means selects one of the plurality of stages based on the management information of the management means.

Here, the stage control means may be provided in the main controller 10 or may be provided in the sub-controller 20 . Alternatively, the main controller 10 and the sub-controller 20 may cooperate with each other.
Further, the display means may be any means such as a liquid crystal display, an LED display, etc., as long as it displays a plurality of information.
Therefore, since stage selection control is performed based on the management information, it is possible to perform novel stage selection and stage transitions that have not existed in the past, and it is possible to improve the amusement of the game.

The game execution means (main controller 10) is provided for starting the game based on the player's start operation and for ending the game based on the player's stop operation. Continuous effect control means (secondary control device 20) for executing continuous effects over a plurality of games by the game execution means based on the establishment of (winning a predetermined rare role), and the continuous effect control means controls the management means. Based on the management information, an effect mode (pattern of effect) in the continuous effect is determined.

Here, the game execution means and the continuous effect control means may be provided in the main control device 10 or may be provided in the sub control device 20 . Alternatively, the main controller 10 and the sub-controller 20 may cooperate with each other.
In addition, the continuous effect may be executed over two or more games, and the execution period may be any. Also, the number of games to be straddled may be changed according to the conditions.
Therefore, since the performance mode in the continuous performance is controlled based on the management information, it is possible to execute novel continuous performance that has never existed in the past, and it is possible to improve the amusement of the game.

On the other hand, Patent Literature 1 discloses a gaming machine in which a stage including a predetermined background image or the like is displayed on a display device, and various effects are displayed on the stage.
However, in the conventional game machine, the display device merely displays stage switching and effects on the stage.
As described above, according to the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, all or part of such problems that conventional gaming machines should be improved can be solved.

Although the preferred embodiments of the gaming machine of the present invention have been described above, the gaming machine according to the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments, and various modifications can be made within the scope of the present invention. Needless to say.
For example, in the present embodiment, the ART state (ART) is given as a privilege, but AT or RT may be given.

In addition, in this embodiment, as the type of ART state, the ART state executed in units of a predetermined number of games can be continued multiple times, but the game ends when the remaining number of games in the ART state is exhausted. It may be of a type such as

Further, when the operation image is changed during execution of the button effect, the operation image for the upper effect button 2f may be displayed and the operation image for the upper effect button 2f may be changed.
Further, when changing the operation image, the operation image for the effect button 2d may be changed to the operation image for the upper effect button 2f.

In addition, the display position may be changed, for example, by moving the position where the operation image is displayed from the sub-display 17 to the main display 8 according to the change of the operation image.
In addition, the operation image is changed to an enlarged image, but it may be changed by changing the color scheme or pattern of the operation image. It may be performed by newly appearing in the vicinity.

Further, when the operation image is changed based on the stop mode of the reels 4, the operation image may be changed by referring to the stop mode of the previous game.
For example, if the replay combination is won two times in a row, the operation image may be changed in the second game. Also, if the replay stops a plurality of times in succession, the operation image may be changed each time.
Further, when two reels 4 out of the three reels 4 are stopped, for example, when a stop mode (a so-called Tenpai mode) in which a combination of symbols corresponding to the bonus combination 1 can be formed, the operation image is changed. You may do so.

In addition, the operation instruction for each effect button is unconditionally withheld from the next game onward when the corresponding effect button is not operated, but it is possible to withhold it under a predetermined condition. good. For example, the reservation may be made with a predetermined probability, and if a privilege is given, the probability of holding may be higher than when the privilege is not given.

In addition, although the inconsistency is reported by changing the light emission color of the lamp 11 to a color different from the normal one, the inconsistency may be reported by changing the light emission mode of the lamp 11 . For example, the blinking interval of the lamp 11 at the time of winning a small winning combination may be changed from the normal interval, or the blinking pattern may be changed from the normal blinking pattern.
Also, the contradiction notification may be executed by a lamp different from the lamp 11 . For example, a back lamp that emits light when winning a small winning combination is provided behind the reel 4, and the light emission pattern emitted through the reel 4 by the output of the back lamp is changed to a pattern different from the usual pattern, so as to execute the inconsistency notification. can be

Further, the inconsistency notification is not limited to being performed by the light emitting means such as the lamp 11, but may be performed by an image displayed on the main display 8 or the sub-display 17. FIG. For example, the contradiction notification is executed by changing the image (e.g., character) displayed on the main display 8 or the sub-display 17 corresponding to each minor winning combination to an image different from the normal image. You may do so.
Further, the specific notification may be notification other than contradictory notification as long as the player can definitely recognize the high-probability state. You may make it perform specific alerting|reporting by displaying.

In addition, regarding the timer effect, when the rare role is won, the execution of the continuous effect is determined in advance, and at that time, the execution of the timer effect is also determined in advance, and the timer effect is executed after the continuous effect is executed. You may make it provide the sub-controller 20 with the prior notification means to notify in advance.
In this case, when the execution of the timer effect is determined in advance, the initial timer value is also determined in advance, and prior to the execution of the continuous effect, the sub-display device 17 announces that the timer effect will be executed. Character information such as "medium" and the initial timer value may be displayed in an update stop state.
In this way, since it is notified that the timer effect will be executed before the continuous effect occurs, it is possible to improve the player's sense of expectation, and the size of the initial timer value is the same as that of the privilege. Since it represents the degree of expectation for granting, it is also possible to change the sense of expectation.
Moreover, the advance notification of the timer effect may be executed by either the main display 8 or the sub-display 17 .

Further, the timing to start updating the timer value during the timer effect may not be at the start of the game.
Further, when updating the timer value is started each time a predetermined reel 4 stops, a predetermined update upper limit value is provided, and updating is interrupted when the update upper limit value is reached before the next reel 4 stops. , the updating of the timer value interrupted when the next reel 4 is stopped may be resumed.
In this case, it is preferable to set the total update upper limit value set for each reel 4 as the shortest execution time of the game.

Further, in this embodiment, the effect button 2d and the upper effect button 2f are provided as operation means operated by the player. In addition to providing a touch sensor that can be touched, it is possible to display a touch image (operation image) that prompts the position to be touched on the main display 8 or the sub display 17, and the sub control device 20 responds to the touch of the touch image by the player. It is also possible to receive an operation through the main display 8 or the sub-display 17 and display a predetermined effect image.

Further, the effect button 2d or the upper effect button 2f may incorporate a vibrating means for vibrating by the operation of a motor or the like, and the vibrating means may be operated when the player operates. At this time, it is preferable to operate the vibrating means, for example, when an operation image with a relatively high degree of expectation is displayed. By doing so, it is possible to further heighten the player's sense of expectation.

Further, the front door 1a is provided with vibration means for vibrating the front door 1a by the operation of a motor, a speaker, or the like, so that when an operation image with a relatively high degree of expectation is displayed or an operation instruction is simultaneously executed. In this case, the player's sense of anticipation may be heightened by activating the vibrating means.
Further, the front door 1a is provided with air blowing means for blowing air toward the player, and when an operation image with a relatively high degree of expectation is displayed, when an operation instruction is executed concurrently, or when the degree of expectation is high. When a high timer effect (for example, a timer effect with a large initial timer value) is executed, the player's expectation may be heightened by activating the air blowing means.

In addition, a detection sensor (for example, an infrared sensor) capable of detecting that the player's hand has approached the production button 2d or the upper production button 2f is provided, and the operation image is changed based on the detection signal of the detection sensor. good too. In this way, the operation image changes immediately before the performance button 2d or the upper performance button 2f is pressed, so that a novel performance that has never existed before is possible.

Also, the timer effect and the effect related to holding or changing the operation image in the button effect may be executed in parallel, or the effect related to holding or changing the operation image may be executed after the timer effect ends (time up). You may do so.
Further, as a display means, a display other than the main display 8 and the sub-display 17 may be separately provided, and each display means may hold the operation image, change the operation image, concurrently execute the operation instruction, A timer effect may be performed.

In addition, in the present embodiment, the main controller 10 operates as various means such as the lottery means, but the sub-controller 20 may perform some or all of them, and the sub-controller 20 may operate as the various means. can also
Conversely, the main controller 10 can perform some or all of the operations performed by the sub controller 20, and the main controller 10 can operate as various means.

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

1: slot machine 4: reel 8: main display 10: main controller 11: lamp 11
17: Sub display 20: Sub control device

Claims (6)

A gaming machine comprising lottery means for drawing lots to decide whether or not to give a privilege to a player, and notification means for executing a predetermined notification based on the lottery result of the lottery means,
a management means for managing that the notification means has executed a specific notification;
Production control means for executing control related to production based on the management information of the management means;
Probability control means for generating a high probability state in which the probability of granting a specific privilege increases in the lottery means;
with
The notifying means includes privilege notifying means for identifiably notifying the type of the predetermined privilege when a predetermined privilege is granted to the player,
The privilege notification means can execute, as the specific notification, contradictory notification, which is notification different from notification corresponding to the type of privilege given to the player, when the high probability state occurs. ,
The management means stores contradiction report information as the management information when the contradiction report is executed, and deletes the stored contradiction report information when the high-probability state ends.
A gaming machine characterized by: A gaming machine comprising lottery means for drawing lots to decide whether or not to give a privilege to a player, and notification means for executing a predetermined notification based on the lottery result of the lottery means,
a management means for managing that the notification means has executed a specific notification;
Production control means for executing control related to production based on the management information of the management means;
display means for displaying a plurality of pieces of information;
with
The notifying means includes privilege notifying means for identifiably notifying the type of the predetermined privilege when a predetermined privilege is granted to the player,
The privilege notification means can execute, as the specific notification, contradictory notification that is different from the notification corresponding to the type of privilege given to the player,
The management means manages that the privilege notification means has executed the contradiction notification as the management information,
The production control means comprises stage control means for performing control to display one of a plurality of stages as the production on the display means,
The stage control means selects one of the plurality of stages based on the management information of the management means.
A gaming machine characterized by: 2. The gaming machine according to claim 1 , wherein said notification means executes suggestive notification to vaguely notify that said high-probability state exists, separately from said inconsistency notification. A display means for displaying a plurality of information is provided,
The production control means comprises stage control means for performing control to display one of a plurality of stages as the production on the display means,
The stage control means is
4. The game machine according to claim 1, wherein one of the plurality of stages is selected based on the management information of the management means. game execution means for starting a game based on a player's start operation and ending the game based on a player's stop operation;
The effect control means comprises continuous effect control means for executing a continuous effect across a plurality of games by the game execution means based on establishment of a specific lottery result in the lottery means,
The continuous effect control means is
5. The game machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4 , wherein the performance mode in the continuous performance is determined based on the management information of the management means. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the predetermined privilege includes a privilege corresponding to winning of a predetermined minor winning combination .

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