JP7168468B2 - slot machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention includes a variable display section capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each identifiable, and after variably displaying the variable display section, stops variably displaying the variable display section to derive a display result. , relates to a slot machine in which a prize can be awarded according to the display result.

A slot machine is generally equipped with a variable display unit having reels on which a plurality of types of symbols are drawn as identification information on the outer periphery. When the reels start rotating and the stop switch is operated to stop the rotation of the reels, a predetermined symbol combination on the pay line (for example, 7-7-7, hereinafter, the symbol combination is a combination of display results, or Winning occurs by deriving a winning combination.

As the types of winnings, there are types such as small winnings, special winnings, and replay winnings. Here, when the display result corresponding to the minor combination is drawn on the winning line, the number of medals determined for each type of minor combination is paid out. When the display result corresponding to the special combination is drawn on the winning line, the state can be shifted to a special state such as a regular bonus (RB) or a big bonus (BB) that is advantageous to the player. When the display result corresponding to the replayed combination is drawn on the winning line, the next game can be played without consuming new medals for setting the number of bets.

As such a slot machine, when the bonus is not won in the game in which the bonus is won, the bonus win is carried over to control the state within the bonus, and the probability of winning the replay during the bonus is higher than during the non-inside. A slot machine (for example, Patent Document 1) in which the winning probability in the internal lottery is set so as to 2) or a gaming machine that gives a strong impression to the player by enlarging the image without changing the position of the image (for example, Patent Document 3). There is

JP 2014-212995 A JP 2015-73733 A JP 2017-74224 A

The above-described slot machines and gaming machines still have room for improvement in terms of sustaining the player's desire to continue playing games.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been devised in view of such circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a slot machine capable of sustaining the desire to play games.

Equipped with a variable display unit that can variably display multiple types of identification information (for example, patterns) that can be identified,
In a slot machine (e.g., slot machine 1) in which a display result is derived by stopping the variable display of the variable display unit after the variable display unit is variably displayed, and a prize can be awarded according to the display result,
a ball-out state control means for controlling the ball-out state (for example, processing for controlling the ball-out state by the main control unit 41);
Pre-determining means (for example, a process of performing an internal lottery by the main control unit 41) that determines display results that allow derivation,
The ball output state can be controlled by a normal state (for example, advantageous section normal), an advantageous state (for example, advantageous section AT ), and an update value updated in the normal state reaches a specific value. and a chance state (for example, advantageous interval CZ ) with a higher probability of being controlled to the advantageous state than the normal state ,
The advantageous state is a ball-out state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal state and the chance state,
The decision result of the pre-determining means is a special decision result (for example, BB winning) that allows derivation of a special display result (for example, BB symbol combination) for controlling to a special game state (for example, BB). including _
In both the normal state and the chance state, when the determination result of the pre-determining means is the special determination result and the special display result is not derived, the special determination result is carried over to the next game and thereafter. (For example, the process of carrying over the BB winning by the main control unit 41),
In both the normal state and the chance state, derivable games from which the special display result can be derived (for example, a game in which a BB win is made while not inside, a game in which a loss is made while inside) may be played. the law of nature,
In the derivable game in the normal state, when the special display result is not derived, the update value (for example, points used in the point privilege lottery shown in FIG. 45(b)) can be updated , When the special display result is derived, the update value cannot be updated (for example, the example shown in FIG. 22),
In the derivable game in the chance state, when the special display result is not derived , specific control (for example, promotion of the table used in the privilege lottery shown in FIG. 47) that increases the probability of being controlled to the advantageous state is possible. On the other hand, when the special display result is derived, the specific control is impossible (for example, the example shown in FIG. 23).

(a) is a front view of the slot machine according to the present embodiment, and (b) is a diagram showing an example of the main internal configuration of the slot machine. It is a figure which shows the pattern arrangement|sequence of each reel. FIG. 4 is a diagram for explaining RT state transition; It is a figure for demonstrating the transition of a ball-out state. FIG. 4 is a diagram for explaining an outline of each state; FIG. FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining types of winning combinations, symbol combinations for winning combinations, and awarding at the time of winning; FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining types of winning combinations, symbol combinations for winning combinations, and awarding at the time of winning; FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining types of winning combinations, symbol combinations for winning combinations, and awarding at the time of winning; FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining types of winning combinations, symbol combinations for winning combinations, and awarding at the time of winning; FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining the combination of winning combinations read out as the lottery target combination for each gaming state, and the presence or absence of winning of an advantageous section. FIG. 10 is a diagram showing lottery winning combinations arranged for each flag category; It is a figure for demonstrating the number of judgment values in an internal lottery. FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining reel control when winning a push-in order; FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining reel control when another winning combination is won; FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining an example of reel control in a game in which a middle stage cherry 7 match or a middle stage cherry character match is won; FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining an example of reel control in a game in which 7 cherries in the middle, cherries in the middle 7, cherries in the middle 1, 7 cherries in 1, or characters in 1 are won. FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining an example of reel control in a game in which BB, common plum, or A chance is won; FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining an example of reel control in a game in which a watermelon or chance B is won; FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining an example of reel control in a game in which a weak cherry or a strong cherry is won; FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining an example of a winning combination suggesting effect and a benefit suggesting effect in a game in which BB, common plum, or chance A is won; FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining an example of a winning combination suggesting effect and a privilege suggesting effect in a game in which a watermelon, a common plum, or a chance A is won; FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining an example of a game in which a BB can be won in the normal advantageous section; FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining an example of a game in which a BB can be won in the advantageous section CZ; FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining an example of a game in which a BB can be won in an advantageous section AT; It is a figure for demonstrating an example of the point map in normal mode. It is a figure for demonstrating an example of the point map in acceleration mode. It is a figure for demonstrating an example of a point map movement. FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining an example of a point update effect; FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining an example of a point update effect at the time of arrival; FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining an example of an omen effect at the time of arrival; FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining an example of an omen effect at the time of arrival; FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining another example of the portent effect at the time of arrival; FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining an example of an effect when an arrival icon image is displayed; FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining an example of an effect when an arrival icon image is displayed; FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining an example of an effect when an icon changes; FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining an example of an effect when changing settings; FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining an example of an effect when power is cut off during a normal section; FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining an example of an effect when power is cut off during an advantageous section; 6 is a flowchart of setting change processing executed by a main control unit; 4 is a flowchart of main processing executed by a main control unit; 10 is a flowchart of ball-out control processing executed by a main control unit; 4 is a flowchart of normal processing executed by a main control unit; It is a figure for demonstrating the privilege lottery table in normal. FIG. 10 is a flowchart of an advantageous section normal processing executed by a main control unit; FIG. It is a figure for demonstrating the privilege lottery table in advantageous area normal. It is a figure for demonstrating a production|presentation related table. FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining a privilege lottery table in the advantageous zone CZ; It is a figure for demonstrating the privilege lottery table in advantageous area AT. FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining a privilege lottery table in an advantageous zone specialization zone; It is a figure for demonstrating the transition of the ball-out state which concerns on 2nd Embodiment. 10 is a flowchart of normal processing executed by a main control unit according to the second embodiment; It is a figure for demonstrating the privilege lottery table in the normal state which concerns on 2nd Embodiment. FIG. 11 is a flowchart of advantageous section normal processing executed by a main control unit according to the second embodiment; FIG. FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining a privilege lottery table during the normal advantageous section according to the second embodiment; FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining effects when icons are displayed according to a modification; It is a figure for demonstrating the update in each of normal mode and acceleration mode which concerns on a modification.

[First embodiment]
As a game machine according to the present embodiment, a slot machine will be described based on the following examples. First, a slot machine according to the first embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 49. FIG.

[Slot machine configuration]
FIG. 1(a) is a front view of a slot machine 1 according to this embodiment, and FIG. 1(b) is a diagram showing an example of the main internal configuration of the slot machine 1. As shown in FIG. FIG. 2 is a diagram showing the pattern arrangement of each reel. As shown in FIG. 1(a), the slot machine 1 has a front door 1b rotatably pivoted on a side end of a housing 1a having an open front. Inside the slot machine 1, reels 2L, 2C, and 2R (hereinafter referred to as left reel, middle reel, and right reel) on which a plurality of mutually identifiable symbols are arranged in a predetermined order and in equal numbers are arranged horizontally. As shown in FIG. 2, three consecutive symbols out of the symbols arranged on the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are displayed in a see-through window 3 provided approximately in the center of the front of the slot machine 1. Each of them is displayed in the top, middle, and bottom three stages, and arranged so that it can be seen from the player side.

In this embodiment, a configuration using three reels is exemplified, but a configuration using only one reel, a configuration using two reels, and a configuration using four or more reels are also possible. good. Further, in the present embodiment, the variable display portion is configured to variably display the symbols displayed on the see-through window 3 by rotating the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R. It may be possible to variably display the patterns by moving the belt on which the patterns are arranged. Further, in the present embodiment, the variable display section is configured with a physical reel, but the variable display section may be configured with an image display device such as a liquid crystal display.

On the front of the slot machine 1, as shown in FIG. 1, there are a medal inserting section 4 into which medals can be inserted, a medal payout opening 9 from which medals are paid out, and credits (the number of medals stored as gaming value owned by the player). ) is used to set the maximum number of bets among the specified number of bets (in this embodiment, 3) determined according to the gaming state within that range, the MAXBET switch 6, the game Start switch 7 operated when starting the reels, stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R operated when stopping the rotation of reels 2L, 2C, 2R, respectively, and production switch 56 operated by the player during production are provided so as to be operable by the player.

In the following, the operation on the start switch 7 (for example, the operation of pressing the start switch 7 by hand) is referred to as the "start operation", and the operation on the stop switch for stopping the rotation of the first reel (for example, pressing the stop switch). The operation of pressing the stop switch by hand) is the "first stop operation", the operation on the stop switch for stopping the rotation of the second reel (for example, the operation of pressing the stop switch by hand) is the "second stop operation", and An operation on the stop switch for stopping rotation of the third reel (for example, an operation of manually pressing the stop switch) is also called a "third stop operation" or a "final stop operation". Also, the first stop operation, the second stop operation, and the third stop operation are collectively referred to as "stop operation". Furthermore, releasing the pressing (first stop operation) on the first stop switch (for example, releasing the stop switch) is “first stop release”, and pressing on the second stop switch (second stop operation) is released (i.e., releasing the stop switch) is "second stop release", and pressing down on the third stop switch (third stop operation) is released (i.e., stop switch is also referred to as "third stop release" or "final stop release".

A side lamp 27 made up of a plurality of LEDs is provided in front of the slot machine 1 beside the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R. In the vicinity of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, there are provided reels corresponding to the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, respectively, and irradiating the respective reels 2L, 2C, and 2R with light from the back side or the side of the reels. Backlights 28L, 28C, 28C (hereinafter also simply referred to as "reel backlights 28") are provided. Furthermore, a speaker 53 for outputting sound is provided above the liquid crystal display 51 .

On the front of the slot machine 1, as shown in FIG. 1, a credit indicator 11 for displaying the number of medals stored as credits, the number of medals paid out due to the occurrence of a prize, and the content of an error is displayed. A game auxiliary display 12 displaying an error code, etc., a 1 BET LED 14 lighting to notify that the number of bets is set to 1, a 2 BET LED 15 to lighting to indicate that the number of bets is set to 2, and the number of bets set to 3. The 3BET LED 16 lights up to indicate that the medals can be inserted, the insertion request LED 17 lights up to indicate that the medals can be inserted, and the start valid LED 18 lights up to indicate that the start operation of the game by operating the start switch 7 is valid. , a game display unit 13 provided with a state LED 19 that lights up to notify that the control is being performed in a state such as an advantageous interval AT, which will be described later, and a replaying LED 20 that lights up to notify that the replay game is in progress. there is

As shown in FIG. 1B, inside the slot machine 1, there is provided a main control section 41 that controls the progress of the game and outputs various commands according to the progress of the game. The main control unit 41 includes a main CPU 41a that performs various controls related to the progress of the game, and a RAM 41c that stores various data related to the progress of the game. The main control unit 41 detects the operation of the MAXBET switch 6, the start switch 7, the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R, etc., and the insertion of medals into the medal insertion unit 4, and detects the reels 2L, 2C according to the detected operation. , 2R rotation/stop, lighting/extinguishing of each LED in the game display unit 13, etc., control related to the progress of the game.

Inside the slot machine 1 , a sub-control section 91 is provided for controlling effects according to commands from the main control section 41 . The sub-control unit 91 includes a sub-CPU 91a that performs various controls related to effects, and a RAM 91c that stores various data related to effects. The sub-controller 91 controls image display on the liquid crystal display 51, sound output from the speaker 53, lighting/extinguishing of the side lamps 27 and reel backlights 28, and the like based on commands from the main controller 41. . Effect data used for image display on the liquid crystal display 51 and sound output from the speaker 53 is stored in the RAM 91c. Furthermore, the sub-controller 91 detects an operation on the performance switch 56 and controls image display on the liquid crystal display 51 and sound output from the speaker 53 according to the detected operation.

When playing a game on the slot machine 1, the player inserts medals into the medal inserting unit 4 or operates the MAXBET switch 6 to set a prescribed number of bets. As a result, the winning line LN becomes valid, and the operation of the start switch 7 becomes valid, so that the game can be started. The winning line LN is a line for determining whether or not the combination of symbols on the reels 2L, 2C, 2R displayed in the see-through window 3 matches the combination of winning symbols. In this embodiment, so-called hilly lines such as the bottom line of the reel 2L, the middle line of the reel 2C, and the bottom line of the reel 2R are determined as the winning lines. Note that the winning line is not limited to the hill, and may be provided horizontally in the middle of the reel 2L, the middle of the reel 2C, the middle of the reel 2R, etc. The number of winning lines is not limited to a single line, and a plurality of winning lines may be provided. A line may be provided. In addition, an invalid line may be provided to make it easier to recognize that the combination of symbols constituting a prize is aligned on the prize line LN.

When the start switch 7 is operated in a state where the game can be started, the reels 2L, 2C and 2R rotate. At this time, an internal lottery is performed by the main control unit 41 . The internal lottery is a process of determining symbol combinations (display result combinations) that allow derivation.

Specifically, in the internal lottery process, the main control section 41 determines whether or not each lottery target combination is won in a predetermined order. For example, in the internal lottery process, the main control unit 41 obtains random numbers from integers within a predetermined range (0 to 65535). Each lottery target combination is pre-assigned a judgment value corresponding to the RT state from integers within a predetermined range (0 to 65535). The main control unit 41 adds the number of determination values of each lottery winning combination in a predetermined order to the obtained random number, and when the addition result overflows (exceeds 65535), the addition target at that time. The lottery target role that has become is determined as the winning role. When a lottery target role is won by an internal lottery, derivation of a symbol combination corresponding to the lottery target role is allowed.

Note that the administrator can change the winning probability of the combination in the internal lottery by changing the settings. Specifically, by determining the winning probability used in the internal lottery according to the set value set by the administrator, the medal payout rate (payout rate) is changed. The set value consists of 6 stages from 1 to 6, with 6 being the highest payout rate, and 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 decreasing the value in order, lowering the payout rate. That is, when 6 is set as the set value, the degree of advantage for the player is the highest, and as the value decreases in the order of 5, 4, 3, 2, and 1, the degree of advantage decreases stepwise.

In order to change the set value, the power switch of the power supply box provided inside the slot machine 1 is operated to temporarily turn off the power of the slot machine 1 if it is in the ON state. It is necessary to turn on the power of the slot machine 1 after operating the key switch to turn on the setting key switch. When the setting key switch is turned on to turn on the power of the slot machine 1, on condition that the door is open, the game is shifted to a setting change state in which progress of the game is impossible. When the setting change state is entered, the current set value read out from the RAM 41c is displayed as the display value on the set value display.

In the setting change state, when the reset/setting switch is operated, the display value displayed on the setting value display is updated by one (when setting 6 is further operated, setting 1 is restored). Thereafter, when the start switch 7 is operated, the displayed value is determined as the set value. When the setting key switch is turned off, the determined display value (set value) is stored in the RAM 41c, and the game moves to a state in which progress can be made. By turning off the power switch once, turning on the setting key switch, and then turning on the power switch, the setting change state is entered.

When the setting is changed, the game-related information stored in the RAM 41c is initialized. For this reason, for example, as will be described later, when a setting is changed during an advantageous section, information in the advantageous section (for example, points accumulated in the normal advantageous section) is initialized and output to the normal section. Ball state transitions.

When the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are operated, the reel corresponding to the operated stop switch stops rotating. As a result, the symbol combination is derived and displayed in the see-through window 3 . When the symbol combination that matches the symbol combination of the winning combination stops on the winning line LN, a prize corresponding to the winning combination is generated.

In the reel stop control, the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R corresponding to the operation is stopped within the maximum stop delay time (190 ms (milliseconds) in this embodiment) from when each stop switch is operated. Control to stop is performed. The reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are rotated 80 times per minute, and 80 (revolutions)×20 (the number of symbol frames per reel, for example, 20 frames)=1600 symbols are changed, so the predetermined maximum Until the stop delay time (190 ms) elapses, a maximum of 4 frames worth of symbols can be drawn. In other words, in the stop control, the pattern displayed when the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated, and the pattern displayed up to four frames ahead, one pattern out of the patterns for a total of five frames (withdrawal range). can be selected and led out to the reels 2L, 2R, and 2R.

The winning combination includes a special combination (bonus), a small combination, and a replay combination. A special combination (bonus) is a combination in which the game state is controlled to a bonus state in which the probability of winning a small combination is higher than in a non-bonus state by winning a prize. Special awards (bonuses) include first-class special awards such as RB (regular bonus) and BB (big bonus), and second-class special awards such as CB (challenge bonus). In this embodiment, BB is provided as a special role. A small winning combination is a winning combination for which a medal is awarded. A replay combination (replay) is a combination that enables the next game to be started without consuming medals owned by the player by winning a prize.

In order to generate a prize for each combination determined according to the gaming state (RT state), it is necessary to win the internal lottery and set the winning flag for the combination. In the internal lottery, the main control unit 41 determines whether or not to allow the winning of each combination before the display results of all the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are derived (specifically, the start switch 7 is detected using random numbers.

Of the winning flags for each role, the winning flags for the small winning combination and the replaying combination are valid only in the game in which the flag is set, and are invalid in the next game, but the winning flag for the special combination is The flag is valid until the combination of roles allowed by the flag is completed, and is invalid in the game in which the combination of allowed roles is completed. That is, once the winning flag of the special role is won, even if the combination of roles allowed by the flag cannot be arranged, the winning flag is not invalidated and is carried over to the next game. ing.

In addition, in the internal lottery, when the stop operation is performed in a predetermined operation manner (for example, the operation order (push order), operation timing), it is more advantageous than when the stop operation is performed in another operation manner. A small winning combination or a replaying winning combination (hereinafter also referred to as a "pushing winning combination") can be won. For example, a winning combination is a combination in which a stopping mode is more advantageous than a stopping mode in which a stopping operation is performed in a predetermined operating mode, compared to a stopping mode in which a stopping operation is performed in another operating mode. , and a winning combination in which, when the stop operation is performed in a predetermined predetermined operation mode, the rate of stopping in an advantageous stop mode is higher than in the case where the stop operation is performed in another operation mode. In addition, the advantageous stop mode includes not only the stop mode accompanied by awarding of medals, but also the stop mode accompanied by a transition to an advantageous game state, a stop mode in which a transition to a disadvantageous game state is avoided, and the like.

The main control unit 41 can execute navigation for informing the player of navigation information corresponding to the operation modes of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R that are advantageous to the player when the player wins the first prize by the internal lottery. Specifically, the main control unit 41 can execute navigation notification for notifying the operation mode of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R that is advantageous to the player according to the result of the internal lottery by the lighting mode of the auxiliary game display 12. It is possible to control the assist time (advantageous section AT) to be an appropriate notification period.

Although the details will be described later, the main control unit 41 normally performs an advantageous zone transition lottery for determining whether or not to control the state to the ball payout state in the advantageous zone when a predetermined lottery condition is satisfied. , and by winning the advantageous section transition lottery, the control in the state of putting out balls in the advantageous section is started. Winning the advantageous section transition lottery is also referred to as "advantageous section winning". In the ball-out state during the advantageous section, the main control unit 41 executes navigation notification when winning the pushing order, and sets the operation mode (for example, operation) of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R that is advantageous for the player. sequence, operation timing, etc.) are notified using the game auxiliary display device 12, and a command capable of specifying an operation mode advantageous to the player is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91, whereby the operation mode is displayed on the liquid crystal display. A navigation effect notified by using the display device 51 or the like is executed.

In a game in which a winning combination is won, a combination that is advantageous to the player (this implementation method) is provided when the operation mode of the player matches the operation mode corresponding to the winning combination (hereinafter also referred to as "correct answer procedure"). In the form of Plum) wins.

By operating the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R in the correct order according to the navigation, the player can win the combination with the larger payout number of medals among the combinations included in the order of pushing. Alternatively, the player can win a winning combination out of the combinations included in the winning order by operating the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R according to the correct procedure according to the navigation. Among the roles included in the pressing order, the role that can be won when the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated in the correct procedure is "leader", and the stop switch 8L, A winning combination that can be won when 8C and 8R are operated is also called a "secondary combination".

By operating the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R in the operation mode notified by the navigation notification and the navigation effect, the main character included in the pushing order winning in the internal lottery can surely win a prize. It's becoming

[state change]
FIG. 3 is a diagram for explaining RT state transitions. FIG. 4 is a diagram for explaining the transition of the ball-out state. FIG. 5 is a diagram for explaining an overview of each state. As shown in FIGS. 3 to 5, the states managed by the main control unit 41 include a game state (RT state) related to the probability of winning in the internal lottery and a payout state related to payout.

RT states include non-internal, internal, and BB. The internal state is a state in which a game can proceed and a payout rate of medals based on a predetermined design value is ensured. In addition, in the slot machine 1 of this embodiment, most of the games are played internally by the players.

On the other hand, during the non-internal state, the player does not play the game, or if the player does play the game, the time is extremely short. In the non-internal mode, when a BB is won and the winning of the BB is lost, the game state shifts to the internal mode from the next game. That is, inside, the winning of BB is carried over.

A BB-winable game (hereinafter also referred to as a "BB-winable game") may be played both during non-internal and internal operations. Specifically, in the non-internal game, if the BB symbol combination can be derived according to the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R in the game in which the BB is won, the player wins the BB. In this case, the RT state is controlled to BB from the next game. In other words, in the non-internal game, the game that wins the BB is the game that can win the BB.

Inside, the BB win is carried over. Here, when the BB and the small combination are won at the same time, the reel control is performed so as to preferentially derive the symbol combination of the small combination. Furthermore, if the small winning combination is a winning combination, the small winning combination always wins and the BB wins regardless of the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R in a game in which BB and a small winning combination are won at the same time. can't Similarly, when the BB and the replay combination are won at the same time, the reel control is performed so as to preferentially derive the symbol combination of the replay combination. In general, the replay role is a role that is not left out, so in a game in which the BB and the replay role are simultaneously won, the replay role always wins regardless of the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R, and the BB. cannot win. Therefore, internally, only in games where the internal lottery resulted in a loss (games in which no hand is won), if the combination of BB symbols can be derived according to the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R. , BB. In this case, the RT state is controlled to BB from the next game. In other words, inside the game, a game that is lost in the internal lottery becomes a BB winning game.

During the BB, games are played for a predetermined number of games (for example, 60 G), but since the payout rate during the BB is about 101%, the net increase in the number of balls hardly increases. Therefore, for the player, BB is nothing more than a state in which a predetermined number of games (for example, 60G) have been completed. When the BB ends, the RT state transitions back into non-internal.

In the present embodiment, the ball payout states managed by the main control unit 41 are: ball payout state = 0, ball payout state = 1, ball payout state = 2, ball payout state = 3, ball payout state = 4, There are 6 types of pay-out states of pay-out state=5 and pay-out state=6. Ball output state = 0 is referred to as "normal", ball output state = 1 is referred to as "advantageous section normal", ball output state = 2 is referred to as "advantageous section CZ", ball output state = 3 is referred to as "advantageous section bonus , the ball payout state=4 is called an "advantageous section AT", the ball payout state=5 is called an "advantageous section specialized zone", and the ball payout state=6 is called an "advantageous section ending".

The main control unit 41 stores a payout flag in a predetermined area as information for managing the payout state. For example, the main control unit 41 stores a ball payout flag that can specify the ball payout state=0 while the state is controlled normally, and stores the ball payout state=0 while the state is controlled normally in the advantageous section. The ball output flag is stored so as to be able to specify 1, and while the state is controlled to the advantageous zone CZ, the ball output flag is stored to be able to specify the ball paid state = 2, and the state is controlled to the advantageous zone bonus. During the period, the ball output flag is stored so that the ball output state=3 can be specified, and while the state is controlled to the advantageous section AT, the ball output flag is stored so that the ball output state=4 can be specified, and the advantageous section is specialized. While the state is controlled in the zone, the ball payout flag is stored so that the ball payout state = 5 can be specified. memorize It should be noted that management of each paid-out state is not limited to using the paid-out flag, and other methods may be used.

Usually, it is also called a normal section. Advantageous Sections Normally, the Advantageous Section CZ, Advantageous Section Bonus, Advantageous Section AT, Advantageous Section Specialized Zones, and Advantageous Section Ending are collectively also referred to as Advantageous Sections.

The normal section (normal) is a state in which navigation is not executed, and is a non-notification state in which navigation information cannot be notified. The advantageous section is a state in which navigation can be performed, and is a notification state in which navigation information can be notified. In the present embodiment, among the advantageous sections, navigation is not performed in any of the advantageous section normal and the advantageous section CZ. Navigation can also be performed. It should be noted that navigation may also be executed in the advantageous section normal and the advantageous section CZ, but for example, in the advantageous section AT, the leading role is won at the time of winning the order in favor of the advantageous section normal and the advantageous section CZ. The execution probability of the navigation for making it is high.

The ball-out state and the RT state undergo state transitions independently of each other. In the present embodiment, control can be made to each ball output state both during the non-internal state and during the internal state. On the other hand, during the BB, there is no payout state.

For example, when the RT state is non-inside and the ball payout state is normal in the advantageous section, when the BB is won, the RT state shifts to inside but the ball payout state is maintained as normal in the advantageous section. When the BB prize is won in the case where the RT state is internal and the ball payout state is normal in the advantageous section, the RT state is controlled to BB, but there is no ball payout state during the BB. After that, when the BB ends, the RT state shifts to the non-internal state, and the ball-out state is again controlled to the original advantageous section normal.

Further, when the RT state is non-internal and the ball payout state is in the advantageous section AT, when the BB win and the BB prize are won, the RT state is controlled to BB, but the ball payout state does not exist during the BB. . After that, when the BB ends, the RT state shifts to the non-internal state, and the ball-out state is again controlled to the original advantageous section AT.

For example, when winning an advantageous section while the RT state is internal and the ball payout state is normal, the ball payout state is controlled to the advantageous section normal while the RT state is maintained as internal. Further, when AT is won while the RT state is inside and the ball payout state is in the advantageous section CZ, the ball payout state is controlled to the advantageous section AT while the RT state is kept inside.

Normally, when winning (advantageous section winning) in the advantageous section transition lottery, the state is controlled to the state of putting out balls in the advantageous section. In the present embodiment, winning of most of the combinations that can be won normally is a condition for winning an advantageous section, so the normal stay in the game is about 1G. Note that the condition for winning the advantageous section may be established when one of all winning combinations that can be won normally is won.

Normally, navigation is not executed in the game in which the player wins the top prize, so the net increase in the number of medals that the player can obtain per game is 0 or minus when the number of medals used to set the bet amount is taken into account. become. The net increase in number per game is the number of medals paid out per game minus the number of medals used for setting the bet amount per game. In this embodiment, the normal payout rate is set at 40%. In this way, the payout rate is usually 1 or less (100% or less) or less than 1 (less than 100%).

Advantageous section Normally, navigation is not executed in the game in which the player wins the order, so the net increase in the number of medals that the player can obtain per game is 0, considering the number of medals used to set the bet amount. or become negative. In this embodiment, the normal pay-out rate in the game section is set to 40%. Thus, in the normal advantageous section, the payout rate is 1 or less (100% or less) or less than 1 (less than 100%).

Advantageous section CZ has a higher probability of being controlled to advantageous section bonus or advantageous section AT than advantageous section normal, and is located on the way from advantageous section normal to being controlled to advantageous section bonus or advantageous section AT. Winning such that the state is controlled from the normal advantageous interval to the advantageous interval CZ is also referred to as "CZ winning".

In the advantageous section CZ, as in the normal advantageous section, navigation is not executed in the game in which the player wins the order, so the net increase in the number of medals that the player can obtain per game is the number of medals used to set the bet amount. Considering the number of sheets, it becomes 0 sheets or a negative number. In the present embodiment, the payout rate of the game zone CZ is set to 40%, which is the same as the normal advantage zone. Thus, in the advantageous zone CZ, the payout rate is 1 or less (100% or less) or less than 1 (less than 100%). Note that the advantageous zone CZ has the same ball output rate as the normal advantageous zone, but the probability of being controlled to the advantageous zone AT per game is set higher than the normal advantageous zone.

The advantageous section bonus is a so-called pseudo-bonus that can be controlled from both the normal advantageous section and the advantageous section CZ, and can increase the net increase in the number of cards that the player can acquire by following the navigation. When the advantageous section bonus ends, the state is always controlled to the advantageous section AT.

In addition, when the middle stage cherry 7 matching winning or middle stage cherry character matching winning, which will be described later, is triggered, the winning or advantageous state is controlled directly from the normal to the advantageous section bonus without going through the advantageous section normal and the advantageous section CZ. Winning in which the state is controlled directly from the normal advantageous section to the advantageous section bonus without going through the section CZ is also referred to as "direct bonus winning". In addition, with the opportunity to win 7 matching 1 cards and character matching 1 tickets to be described later, the winning that the state is controlled directly from the advantageous zone normal to the advantageous zone bonus without going through the advantageous zone CZ is called "common bonus winning". ” is also called. Further, a win in which the state is controlled from the advantageous zone CZ to the advantageous zone bonus is also referred to as "bonus winning".

In the advantageous zone bonus, since navigation is performed in the game in which the player wins the order, the net increase in the number of medals that the player can obtain per game is even considering the number of medals used to set the bet amount. , becomes a plus. In this embodiment, the payout percentage of the advantageous section bonus is set to 150%. Thus, in the advantageous section bonus, the payout rate exceeds 1 (100%). Therefore, the advantageous section bonus is more advantageous than both the normal advantageous section and the advantageous section CZ.

Advantageous section AT is in a state that can be controlled from both the advantageous section bonus and the advantageous section CZ. Winning such that the state is controlled from the advantageous interval CZ to the advantageous interval AT is also called "AT winning". In the advantageous section AT, since navigation is executed in the game in which the player wins the order, the net increase in the number of medals that the player can obtain per game is the number of medals used to set the number of bets. , becomes a plus. In this embodiment, the payout rate of the advantageous section AT is set to 200%. Thus, in the advantageous section AT, the payout rate exceeds 1 (100%). Therefore, the advantageous section AT is in a more advantageous state than any of the advantageous section normal, the advantageous section CZ, and the advantageous section bonus.

The advantageous section specialized zone is in a state that can be controlled from the advantageous section AT. Winning such that the state is controlled from the advantageous section AT to the advantageous section specialized zone is also called "specialized zone winning". In the zone specializing in the advantageous section, since navigation is executed in the game in which the player wins the order, the net increase in the number of medals that the player can acquire per game takes into consideration the number of medals used to set the bet amount. but it will be a plus. In the present embodiment, the payout rate of the advantageous section specialized zone is set to 200%. In this way, the ball payout rate exceeds 1 (100%) in the advantageous zone specialized zone. Furthermore, the number of AT games may be increased in the advantageous section specialized zone. For this reason, when controlled to the advantageous zone specialization zone, the period controlled by the AT is likely to be extended. Therefore, the advantageous section specialized zone is in a more advantageous state than any of the advantageous section normal, the advantageous section CZ, the advantageous section bonus, and the advantageous section AT.

Normally, when the direct hit bonus is won, the state is controlled to the advantageous zone bonus. It should be noted that when the direct hit bonus is normally won, no premonition effect that suggests or encourages that the state will be controlled to the advantageous zone bonus is not executed. Also, normally, when the advantageous section is won, the state is controlled to the advantageous section normal.

In the advantageous section normal, when the direct hit bonus is won, the state is controlled to the advantageous section bonus. In addition, when the direct hit bonus is won in the normal advantageous section, the premonitory effect that suggests or incites that the state will be controlled in the advantageous section bonus is not executed. In this way, in both the normal and the normal advantageous section, when the direct hit bonus is won, the premonitory effect suggesting or inciting that the state will be controlled to the advantageous section bonus is not executed.

Also, in the normal advantageous section, when the common bonus is won, the state is controlled to the advantageous section bonus. In addition, when the common bonus is won in the normal advantageous section, an indication effect is executed to suggest or incite that the state will be controlled in the advantageous section bonus. For example, if the common bonus is won in the normal advantageous zone, the game in which the common bonus was won, or in one or more games after the next game, the character image or the lighting of the lamp indicates that the common bonus has been won and the advantageous zone bonus A production that suggests or incites that the state will be controlled is performed, and then the state is controlled in the advantageous section bonus. In this way, when the common bonus is won in the normal advantageous section, the premonitory effect is executed to suggest or incite that the state will be controlled in the advantageous section bonus.

Also, in the normal advantageous section, the state is controlled to the advantageous section CZ when CZ is won. In addition, when CZ is won in the normal advantageous section, a premonitory effect is executed to suggest or incite that the state will be controlled in the advantageous section CZ. For example, if CZ is won in the normal advantageous section, in the game where CZ was won, or in one or more games after the next game, the fact that CZ was won by the character image or lighting of the lamp, etc., and the state in the advantageous section CZ An effect that suggests or encourages that it will be controlled is performed, and then the state is controlled in the advantageous zone CZ.

In the advantageous zone CZ, when the bonus is won, the state is controlled to the advantageous zone bonus. Incidentally, when a bonus win is won in the advantageous section CZ, an indication effect is executed to suggest or incite that the state will be controlled to the advantageous section bonus. For example, when a bonus win is made in the advantageous zone CZ, in the game in which the bonus is won or one or more games after the next game, the fact that the bonus has been won and the state of the advantageous zone bonus are indicated by the character image or the lighting of the lamp. A production that suggests or incites that it will be controlled is performed, and then the state is controlled to the advantageous section bonus. Also, in the advantageous section CZ, when the AT is won, the state is controlled to the advantageous section AT. In addition, when the AT is won in the advantageous section CZ, an indication effect is executed to suggest or encourage the state to be controlled in the advantageous section AT. For example, when AT is won in the advantageous section CZ, in the game in which AT is won, or in one or more games after the next game, the fact that AT has been won and the state in the advantageous section AT are indicated by the character image or the lighting of the lamp. An effect that suggests or encourages control is performed, and then the state is controlled in the advantageous section AT.

Control over the advantageous section CZ is managed by, for example, the number of games, and the advantageous section CZ ends on condition that the number of games played during the advantageous section CZ reaches a predetermined upper limit number of games. .

The control over the advantageous interval AT is managed by, for example, the number of games, and the advantageous interval AT ends on condition that the number of games played during the advantageous interval AT reaches a predetermined upper limit number of games. . Note that the advantageous section AT is not limited to those managed by the number of games. , and the number of payouts or the number of net increase numbers reaching a predetermined upper limit number, or other conditions.

The control to the advantageous zone specialization zone is managed, for example, by the number of games, and on the condition that the number of games played in the advantageous zone specialization zone reaches a predetermined upper limit number of games, the advantageous zone End of specialization zone. In addition, the advantageous zone specialized zone is not limited to those managed by the number of games. It may be managed based on other conditions, such as reaching the upper limit number of times, and reaching the upper limit number of payouts or the number of net increases set in advance.

When the advantageous section AT or the advantageous section specialized zone ends, the state is controlled to the advantageous section CZ again, and when the AT wins in the advantageous section CZ, the state is controlled to the advantageous section AT again. It should be noted that control may be performed to the advantageous section AT when the advantageous section specialized zone ends. On the other hand, if the number of games played reaches the upper limit number of games without an AT win in the advantageous interval CZ, the state is controlled in the advantageous interval normal.

In this way, the state is controlled from the normal advantageous section to the advantageous section AT or the advantageous section specialized zone via the advantageous section CZ or the advantageous section bonus, and the state is changed between the advantageous section CZ and the advantageous section AT. will come and go. In the advantageous section CZ, the total net increase number is 0 or negative, and in the advantageous section AT, the total net increase number is 0 or greater than the negative amount in the advantageous section CZ. Therefore, it is designed so that the total number of net increases continues to increase when the state changes between the advantageous section CZ and the advantageous section AT. On the other hand, in the normal advantageous section, the total number of net increase is 0 or negative, so the number of games staying in the normal advantageous section is greater than the number of games staying between the advantageous section CZ and the advantageous section AT. As it grows, the total number of net additions continues to decrease.

As mentioned above, the normal game stay is about 1G. On the other hand, in the advantageous section, there are multiple states such as advantageous section normal, advantageous section CZ, advantageous section bonus, advantageous section AT, and advantageous section specialized zone. Usually, the end condition is set so that the upper limit number of times exceeds 1G. Therefore, the stay of the game in the ball-out state during the advantageous section exceeds 1G. In this way, the slot machine 1 is designed so that the stay ratio of the game in the normal state is smaller than the stay ratio of the game in the ball-out state during the advantageous interval.

Of the ball output states in the advantageous section, the staying rate of the game in the advantageous section normal is higher than the staying rate of the game in any of the advantageous section CZ, the advantageous section AT, the advantageous section bonus, the advantageous section AT, and the advantageous section specialized zone. is also big. Also, the stay rate of games in the normal advantageous section is greater than the total stay rate of games in the advantageous section CZ, the advantageous section AT, the advantageous section bonus, the advantageous section AT, and the advantageous section specialized zone. Therefore, most of the advantageous section is consumed in the game in the normal advantageous section.

Other staying ratios may be set as long as at least the staying ratio of the game in the normal advantageous interval is higher than the staying ratio of the game in any of the advantageous intervals CZ and the advantageous interval AT. Further, if at least the staying rate of the game in the normal advantageous section is greater than the staying rate of the total game which is the sum of the games in the advantageous section CZ and the advantageous section AT, another staying rate may be set.

Usually, in each of the advantageous section CZ, the advantageous section bonus, the advantageous section AT, and the advantageous section specialized zone, processes such as lottery related to AT control are performed. Specifically, the advantageous zone transition lottery and the point acquisition lottery described later in FIG. 43 are normally performed, and the point acquisition lottery and the point privilege lottery described later in FIG. 47, a privilege lottery to be described later in FIG. 47 is performed, a privilege lottery to be described later in FIG. 48 is performed in the advantageous zone AT, and a privilege lottery to be described later in FIG. 49 is performed in the advantageous zone specialized zone. On the other hand, in advantageous section endings and BBs, processes such as lotteries related to AT control are not performed. Therefore, even if a BB win possible game is played during internal or non-internal, it is more advantageous for the player to miss the BB win than to win the BB win.

In the ball-out state during the advantageous interval, when the total number of games played during the advantageous interval updated based on the progress of the game reaches a predetermined ED transition G number, the state is controlled to the advantageous interval ending. The ED transition G number is updated only during the advantageous section, and is not updated normally or in the BB. The advantageous section ending is, for example, until the total value of the net increase number reaches the upper limit number (for example, 2400), or until the number of games played during the advantageous section reaches the upper limit number of games (for example, 1500G). This is a state in which it is determined that control to the ball state will continue. The ED transition G number is set when the state shifts from the normal state to the ball-out state in the advantageous section. In addition, the ED transition G number may be determined by lottery, or may be determined in advance.

When the limiter condition is established in the state of the ball being put out in the advantageous section, or when any termination condition is established, the state is normally controlled from the state of the ball being put out in the advantageous section. Specifically, in the ball-out state during the advantageous interval, when the total number of games played (advantageous interval G number) updated based on the progress of the game reaches a predetermined upper limit G number (for example, 1500G). , the advantageous section ends, and the ball output state is normally controlled. The number of advantageous section G is counted by an advantageous section G number counter stored in the RAM 41c. Alternatively, in the ball-out state during the advantageous interval, the advantageous interval ends when the total number of net increase in the advantageous interval updated based on the progress of the game reaches a predetermined upper limit number (for example, 2400). , the ball output state is normally controlled. Note that the number of net increase numbers during the advantageous section is counted by a net increase number counter stored in the RAM 41c.

When the state is controlled normally from the state where balls are released during the advantageous section, the total number of games played and the number of net increases that were counted during the state where balls are released during the advantageous section, and the points that can be earned during the game are also initialized. be done. The number G of the advantageous section and the number of net increases in the advantageous section are updated not only during the advantageous section but also during the BB, and are not updated during the normal section.

In this way, during the BB, the number of ED transition Gs approaching control of the advantageous section ending, which is advantageous to the player by being updated, is not updated, while the normal section, which is disadvantageous to the player by being updated, is not updated. The number of G in the advantageous section approaching the control of , and the number of net increases in the advantageous section are updated. Therefore, even if a BB win possible game is played during internal or non-internal, it is more advantageous for the player to miss the BB win than to win the BB win.

Further, as described above, in the BB, the ball payout rate is lower than that of the advantageous section AT and the advantageous section specialized zone, and the ball payout rate is about 101%. Therefore, during the BB, the number of net additions does not increase or decrease, and the BB is merely a state in which the player simply completes a predetermined number of games (for example, 60G). On the other hand, during the BB, the number of Gs in the advantageous section and the number of net increases in the advantageous section are updated, so even if a BB winning game is played during the internal or non-internal period, the BB wins. It is more advantageous for the player to miss the BB than to win the BB.

In addition, for example, the arbitrary end conditions include the fulfillment of a predetermined end condition without direct bonus winning, common bonus winning, or CZ winning in the advantageous section normal, bonus winning or AT winning in the advantageous section CZ. It includes the fact that a predetermined end condition is established without any delay.

If the setting is changed in the normal or advantageous state, the state is controlled normally. At this time, the sum of the number of completed games and the net increase in the number of games counted in the ball-out state during the advantageous section, and the points obtainable during the game are also reset. The slot machine 1 of the present embodiment changes the payout rate of medals according to the set value. Specifically, the payout rate of medals is changed by changing the winning probability in a predetermined lottery such as a point privilege lottery, which will be described later, according to a set value (for example, 1 to 6). A game store clerk or the like can change this set value by changing the setting. Note that when the setting is changed, no lottery such as determining the initial value of the number of games played until reaching the ceiling number of games is performed.

In this way, the conditions for transitioning from the ball-out state in the advantageous section to the normal state include limiter conditions and arbitrary end conditions that are established based on the progress of the game, and conditions that the setting is changed.

[Winner]
FIGS. 6 to 9 are diagrams for explaining types of winning combinations, symbol combinations for winning combinations, and awarding at the time of winning. The names of the winning combinations are shown in the name columns of FIGS. 6 to 9, and the combinations of symbols that make that winning combination a prize are shown in the symbol combination columns. In addition, the value given at the time of winning (number of medals paid out, replay given, etc.) is indicated in the given column.

As shown in FIG. 6, Lip 1 to Lip 6 are provided as replay hands. As shown in FIG. 7, BB is provided as a special role. As shown in FIGS. 7 to 9, plums 1 to 6, watermelons, and one-piece hands 1 to 33 are provided as small wins. Plums 1 to 6 are the leading characters who can win prizes when they win a winning role, and when they win a prize, 9 medals are paid out, which is more than the number of medals (3 medals) used for the number of bets. Plums 1 to 6 are also collectively referred to as "plum role". 1-card hands 1 to 33 are sub-parts that can be won when the first hand is won, and when winning, one medal less than the number of medals (three) used for betting is paid out. The 1-card roles 1 to 33 are also collectively referred to as "1-card roles".

As shown in FIG. 8, when "character-character-black 7" is derived from the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R among the symbol combinations that result in the winning of the single win 22, three character symbols line up on the reels. placed. Specifically, the character symbols are drawn out from the lower stage of the left reel 2L, the middle stage of the middle reel 2C, and the upper stage of the right reel 2R, so that the character symbols are arranged in a row upward to the right. It should be noted that arranging the character patterns side by side is also referred to as "character matching".

As shown in FIG. 9, when "character-character-plum" or "character-plum-plum" is derived from reels 2L, 2C, and 2R among the symbol combinations that result in the winning of the winning combination 23, 7 symbols are obtained. 3 are arranged on the reel side by side. Specifically, 7 symbols are derived from each of the upper stage of the left reel 2L, the upper stage of the middle reel 2C, and the upper stage of the right reel 2R, so that the 7 symbols are arranged side by side on the upper stage. It should be noted that arranging 7 patterns side by side is also referred to as "7 patterns".

[Lottery target role]
FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining a combination of winning combinations read out as a lottery target combination for each gaming state. FIG. 11 is a diagram showing lottery winning combinations arranged for each flag category. 10 and 11, the win number determined for each lottery winning combination is shown, and the flag category column shows the flag category assigned to each type of lottery winning combination. The column of wins shows the name of the combination, the column of RT states indicates that the lottery target combination is the target of the lottery with a circle mark for each RT state, and the column of advantageous section wins indicates whether or not the advantageous section is won. It is shown. In addition, in the combination column of winning combinations in FIG. 10, combinations of winning combinations included in each lottery target combination are shown.

As shown in FIG. 10, BB is provided as a lottery target combination for a special combination. As the lottery target roles for the replay role, there are provided a normal replay, a 7 matching replay, a 7 non-matching replay, a character matching replay, and a non-matching character replay. Lottery target roles for small roles include common plum, 123-choice A-D, 132-choice A-D, 213-choice A-D, 231-choice A-D, 312-choice A-D, 321-choice A to D, watermelon, 7 matching 1 and 2, character matching 1, weak cherry, strong cherry, middle cherry 7 matching, middle cherry character matching, and chances A and B are provided. As small wins in the BB, a BB medium and small win and one in the BB are provided. In addition, 123 choices A to D, 132 choices A to D, 213 choices A to D, 231 choices A to D, 312 choices A to D, and 321 choices A to D are selected when It is a type of push-up hand, since Nabi is a hand that can be executed. In addition, 1 sheet of 7-matching 1 and 2 is collectively referred to as "1 sheet of 7-matching".

In the non-internal mode, it is possible to win any combination except BB medium and small and 1 out of BB. The ticket has become unwinnable.

Common flag categories are assigned to each hand in non-internal, internal, and BB. Further, the winning combination number is determined for each lottery-targeted combination, whereas the flag category is assigned for each type of the lottery-targeted combination. Therefore, the number of flag categories is smaller than the number of winning numbers. In addition, although details will be described later, the point acquisition lottery in the normal, the point acquisition lottery in the normal advantageous zone, the privilege lottery in the advantageous zone CZ, the privilege lottery in the advantageous zone AT, and the privilege lottery in the advantageous zone specialized zone (hereinafter referred to as Also collectively referred to as "lottery related to AT control") are all performed based on the flag category. Therefore, it is possible to reduce the processing load compared to performing a lottery related to the control of these ATs based on the winning combination number.

In the present embodiment, a flag category is assigned also to a loser and BB, and to BB, FC1, which is the same as other winnings such as a normal reply, is assigned. Common plums are assigned the same FC4 as watermelons.

Each combination determination value will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 12 is a diagram for explaining the number of judgment values in the internal lottery. A role corresponding to FC2 such as 7 matching one sheet and 7 matching lips, a role corresponding to FC3 such as one character matching sheet, a role corresponding to FC4 such as watermelon and common plum, a role corresponding to FC5 such as weak cherry A corresponding combination or a combination corresponding to FC6 such as strong cherry has a lower winning probability in the internal lottery than a combination corresponding to FC0 or FC1, and is a so-called rare combination. Also, the combination corresponding to FC7, such as the chance numbers A and B, has a lower winning probability in the internal lottery than any other combination including the rare combination, and is a so-called super-rare combination.

For example, as shown in FIG. 12, the number of judgment values for watermelons, cherries, or common plums is set to be smaller than the sum of the numbers of judgment values for all the winning hands. In addition, the number of determination values for chance eyes is set to be smaller than the number of determination values for any of the other combinations. Although illustration is omitted, the probability of winning the internal lottery is lower than that of any other combination including the rare combination for the middle stage cherry 7 combination and the middle stage cherry character combination, which are so-called super-rare combinations. It can be said that the probability of winning in the internal lottery is higher for general roles corresponding to role numbers 2, 7 to 31 than for rare and super-rare roles.

In non-internal, the number of decision points for BB is set at 15,000, which is more than the number of decision points assigned to any other hand. Specifically, in a non-internal game, the probability of winning BB is about 1/4, which is higher than that of winning other roles. That is, in the non-internal mode, a BB winning game is played with a high probability of once in four games. However, since the number of judgment values for BB (15000) is set to be smaller than the total number of judgment values for all the winning hands, in non-internal games, the probability is higher than that of BB winning games. Win one of the pushing roles.

On the other hand, since the BB win is carried over in the internal, the 15000 judgment value number of the BB set in the non-internal game is set as it is as the judgment value number of losing. This is more than the number of decision values assigned to any other hand. Specifically, inside the internal lottery, the internal lottery loses with a probability of about 1/4, which is higher than that of winning other roles. That is, inside, a BB winning game is played with a high probability of once in four games. However, since the number of judgment values for losing (15000) is set to be smaller than the total number of judgment values for all the winning hands, the probability is higher than that of a BB winning game in non-internal games. Win one of the pushing roles.

[Reel control for push order]
13A and 13B are diagrams for explaining reel control at the time of winning a pushing first hand. As described above, in the present embodiment, navigation is executed during the advantageous section AT or in the game in which the winning combination is won in the advantageous section bonus, and the correct answer procedure is notified to the player. By operating the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R according to the correct procedure according to the navigation, the player can win a winning combination (leading role) advantageous to the player.

For example, as shown in FIG. 13, 123 alternatives A to D, 132 alternatives A to D, 213 alternatives A to D, 231 alternatives A to D, 312 alternatives A to D, and 321 alternatives A to In the game in which one of D is won, when the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated in the correct procedure, the main role of Plum wins, while the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated in the incorrect procedure. When the player wins, the one-piece role, which is a secondary role, wins. Incidentally, when the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are operated in the incorrect answer procedure, and if the winning of the one-piece winning combination, which is the secondary winning combination, is missed, no winning may occur.

[Reel control for other roles]
FIG. 14 is a diagram for explaining reel control when winning another combination. As shown in FIG. 14, in a game in which 7 matching 1 cards are won, when the stop switch 8R, the stop switch 8C, and the stop switch 8L are operated in this order, the 1 card combination 23 is won, and depending on the operation timing, 7 can be won. matching can be derived. Note that operating the stop switch 8R, the stop switch 8C, and the stop switch 8L in this order is also referred to as "reverse pressing". On the other hand, in a game in which 1 coin is won in a set of 7, when the stop switch is operated by other than the reverse push, the 1 card combination 16 is won. Incidentally, in a game in which one coin of 7 is won, when the stop switch 8R, the stop switch 8C, and the stop switch 8L are operated in this order, the 7-match may be derived regardless of the operation timing.

In a game in which one character match is won, when the stop switch is operated by pressing in the reverse direction, the one-match win 22 is won, and depending on the operation timing, the character match can be derived. On the other hand, in a game in which a character-matching one card is won, when the stop switch is operated by other than the reverse push, the one-card combination 16 is won. Note that in a game in which one character matching card is won, when the stop switch 8R, the stop switch 8C, and the stop switch 8L are operated in this order, the character matching may be derived regardless of the operation timing.

In a game in which the middle stage cherry 7 match is won, the one-card combination 23 is won regardless of the operation order of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R, and 7 match can be derived depending on the operation timing. Incidentally, in a game in which the middle cherry 7 match is won, the 7 match may be derived regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R.

In the game in which the middle stage cherry character match is won, the one-card combination 22 wins regardless of the operation mode of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R, and the character match can be derived depending on the operation timing. Incidentally, in a game in which a middle stage cherry character match is won, the character match may be derived regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R.

In this way, in the game in which 7 cards are won, the stop switch is operated by pressing the stop switch in the opposite direction. can be derived from the 7-match. On the other hand, in a game in which one of the seven cherries is won, by operating the stop switch other than by pressing it in the reverse direction, a winning combination different from that in the game in which the middle row of cherries of seven is won is won.

In addition, in the game where one character is won, the stop switch is operated by pushing it in the opposite direction. matching can be derived. On the other hand, in the game in which one character is won, the stop switch is operated by other than the reverse push, so that a winning combination different from that in the game in which the middle stage cherry character is won is won.

[Example of reel control]
An example of reel control will be described with reference to FIGS. 15 to 19. FIG. FIG. 15 is a diagram for explaining an example of reel control in a game in which a middle row cherry 7 match or a middle row cherry character match is won. As shown in FIG. 15(a), in the case where the middle stage cherry 7 matching or middle stage cherry character matching is won, when the first stop operation is performed on the stop switch 8L, depending on the operation timing, 7 symbols are displayed on the upper stage and 7 symbols are displayed on the middle stage. A cherry pattern and a character pattern are derived in the lower row. Thus, in the left reel 2L, the cherry symbol is derived in the middle stage, and in the upper and lower stages, symbols such as 7 symbols and character symbols are conspicuous compared to general symbols such as replay symbols and plum symbols. is derived, the player is urged to operate the stop switch at the timing of deriving the 7 symbols and character symbols after the second stop operation.

After that, as shown in FIG. 15(b), when the middle stop switch 8C is operated for the second stop, depending on the timing of the operation, 7 symbols are drawn on the upper row and character symbols are drawn on the middle row. In this way, the 7 symbols and the character symbols are drawn together on the left reel 2L and the middle reel 2C, so that in the third stop operation, the player operates the stop switch at the timing of deriving the 7 symbols and the character symbols. prompted to do so.

As shown in FIG. 15(c), when the middle stage cherry 7 is won, when the third stop operation is performed on the right stop switch 8R, 7 symbols are drawn to the upper stage depending on the operation timing. In this case, the 1 piece combination 23 wins, and 7 pieces are arranged in the upper row. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 15(d), in the case where the winner is the middle stage cherry character, when the third stop operation is performed on the right stop switch 8R, the character pattern is drawn to the upper stage. In this case, the one-piece role 22 wins, and the characters are aligned upward to the right.

FIG. 16 is a diagram for explaining an example of reel control in a game in which 7 cherries in the middle, cherries in the middle 7, cherries in the middle 1, or cherries in 1, or 1 with all characters are won. As shown in FIG. 16(a1), when 7 cherries in the middle row or 1 cherries in 7 rows are won, when the first stop operation is performed on the stop switch 8R, depending on the operation timing, 7 symbols are drawn to the upper row. . After that, as shown in FIG. 16(b1), when the second stop operation is performed on the stop switch 8C, depending on the operation timing, 7 symbols are drawn to the upper stage. After that, as shown in FIG. 16(c1), when the third stop operation is performed on the stop switch 8L, depending on the operation timing, 7 symbols are drawn to the upper stage and a cherry symbol is drawn to the middle stage. In this case, the 1 piece combination 23 wins, and 7 pieces are arranged in the upper row.

As shown in FIG. 16(a2), in the case where a middle stage cherry character matching or one character matching card is won, when the first stop operation is performed on the stop switch 8R, depending on the operation timing, the character pattern is drawn to the upper stage. . After that, as shown in FIG. 16(b2), when the second stop operation is performed on the stop switch 8C, depending on the operation timing, the character pattern is drawn out in the middle row. After that, as shown in FIG. 16(c2), when the third stop operation is performed on the stop switch 8L, depending on the operation timing, the character pattern is drawn out to the lower row and the cherry pattern is drawn to the middle row. In this case, the one-piece role 22 wins, and the characters are aligned upward to the right.

As shown in FIG. 16(a3), when one 7-matched or one character-matched one is won, when the first stop operation is performed on the stop switch 8L, a plum pattern is displayed on the upper row, a replay pattern is displayed on the middle row, and While black 7 symbols are derived in the lower stage, cherry symbols are not derived in the middle stage. After that, as shown in FIG. 16(b3), the second stop operation is performed on the stop switch 8C, and as shown in FIG. 16(c3), the third stop operation is performed on the stop switch 8R. Then, the symbol combination corresponding to the one-piece combination 16 is derived.

In this way, when the middle stage cherry character alignment or the middle stage cherry 7 alignment is won, when the left reel 2L stops for the first time, the cherry symbol is drawn out in the middle stage. On the other hand, in the case of winning 1 coin with 7 characters or 1 card with characters, when the left reel 2L stops for the first time, no cherry pattern is drawn to the middle stage. In addition, when the right reel 2R stops for the first time, the left reel 2L has a cherry pattern in the middle row regardless of whether the middle row cherry character matching or the middle row cherry 7 matching, or the 7 matching 1 piece or the character matching 1 piece is won. derive

FIG. 17 is a diagram for explaining an example of reel control in a game in which BB, common plum, or chance A is won. As shown in FIG. 17(a), when the BB, common plum, or chance eye A is won, when the first stop operation is performed on the stop switch 8L, 7 black symbols are displayed on the lower row according to the operation timing. Along with the derivation, the plum pattern is derived in the upper stage. After that, as shown in FIG. 17(b), when the stop switch 8C is operated for the second stop, the plum symbol is drawn to the upper stage regardless of the operation timing.

After that, when the third stop operation is performed on the stop switch 8R, different reel control is performed according to the winning combination. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 17(c1), when the BB is won, when the third stop operation is performed on the stop switch 8R, a replay symbol is displayed in the lower row according to the operation timing. derive As a result, the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R lead out BB dropouts (plum, plum, and cherry in the upper row).

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 17(c2), when the common plum is won, when the third stop operation is performed on the stop switch 8R, the plum symbol is drawn to the upper stage regardless of the operation timing. . As a result, on the reels 2L, 2C and 2R, a symbol combination corresponding to Plum 1 (Plums are aligned on the upper row) is derived, and Plum 1 wins.

Further, as shown in FIG. 17(c3), when the chance eye A is won, when the third stop operation is performed on the stop switch 8R, regardless of the operation timing, the replay pattern is derived to the upper stage. do. As a result, on the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, a symbol combination (Plum, Plum, and Replay on the upper row) corresponding to the one-piece combination 29 is derived, and the one-piece combination 29 wins.

Here, in a lottery related to AT control such as a point acquisition lottery to be described later, the degree of advantage is higher when the common plum is won than when the BB is won, and furthermore, when the common plum is won than the BB or the common plum, the chance is higher. Time is more advantageous. Therefore, when the plum symbols are lined up on the upper row at the time of the second stop operation, the player can expect that the replay symbols will be drawn on the upper row at the time of the third stop operation. In addition, when the BB winning number is derived by the third stop operation, the player can be made to recognize that the BB win has been carried over.

FIG. 18 is a diagram for explaining an example of reel control in a game in which watermelon or chance B is won. As shown in FIG. 18(a), when the watermelon or the chance eye B is won, when the first stop operation is performed on the stop switch 8L, the watermelon pattern is drawn to the upper stage according to the operation timing. After that, as shown in FIG. 18(b), when the stop switch 8C is operated for the second stop, the watermelon pattern is drawn out in the middle stage according to the operation timing.

After that, when the third stop operation is performed on the stop switch 8R, different reel control is performed according to the winning combination. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 18(c1), when the watermelon is won, when the third stop operation is performed on the stop switch 8R, a watermelon pattern is displayed in the lower row according to the operation timing. derive As a result, on the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, a symbol combination corresponding to the watermelon (watermelon aligned diagonally to the lower right) is derived, and the watermelon wins.

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 18(c2), when the chance eye B is won, when the third stop operation is performed on the stop switch 8R, regardless of the operation timing, the replay pattern is derived to the lower stage. do. As a result, on the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, a symbol combination corresponding to the one-piece combination 26 (watermelon, watermelon, replay diagonally to the lower right) is derived, and the one-piece combination 26 wins.

Here, in a lottery related to AT control such as a point acquisition lottery, which will be described later, winning the second chance B is more advantageous than watermelon. Therefore, when the watermelon patterns are arranged obliquely to the lower right at the time of the second stop operation, the player can expect that the watermelon patterns will be drawn to the lower stage at the time of the third stop operation.

FIG. 19 is a diagram for explaining an example of reel control in a game in which weak cherries or strong cherries are won. As shown in FIG. 19(a), when a weak cherry or a strong cherry is won, when the first stop operation is performed on the stop switch 8L, a cherry symbol is derived in the lower stage according to the operation timing. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 19(b), when the second stop operation is performed on the stop switch 8C, a cherry pattern is drawn out in the middle stage according to the operation timing.

After that, when the third stop operation is performed on the stop switch 8R, different reel control is performed according to the winning combination. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 19(c1), when the weak cherry is won, when the third stop operation is performed on the stop switch 8R, the plum symbol is displayed in the lower row regardless of the operation timing. is derived, and the one-piece combination 31 wins.

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 19(c2), when a strong cherry is won, when the third stop operation is performed on the stop switch 8R, the cherry symbol is drawn to the upper stage regardless of the operation timing. . As a result, on the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, a combination of symbols peculiar to strong cherries (cherries are aligned diagonally to the upper right) is derived, and a one-piece combination 31 is won.

Here, in a lottery related to AT control such as a point acquisition lottery, which will be described later, winning a strong cherry is more advantageous than winning a weak cherry. Therefore, when the cherry symbols are arranged obliquely to the upper right at the time of the second stop operation, the player can expect that the cherry symbols will be drawn to the upper row at the time of the third stop operation.

[Winning role suggestion production, privilege suggestion production]
An example of the winning combination suggesting effect and the privilege suggesting effect will be described with reference to FIGS. 20 and 21. FIG. FIG. 20 is a diagram for explaining an example of a winning combination suggesting effect and a privilege suggesting effect in a game in which BB, common plum, or chance A is won. FIG. 21 is a diagram for explaining an example of a winning combination suggesting effect and a privilege suggesting effect in a game in which a watermelon, a common plum, or a chance A is won. In the example shown in FIG. 20, the respective effects at the time of winning the BB, winning the common plum, and winning the chance eye A will be described. In a lottery related to AT control such as a privilege lottery, winning a common plum is more advantageous than winning a BB, and winning a chance is more advantageous than winning either a BB or a common plum. Highly advantageous.

The winning combination suggestion effect is an effect that is performed when a specific combination is won, and is an effect that makes the player anticipate the winning combination by suggesting the winning combination to the player. The winning combination suggestive effect is executed in a ball-out state in an advantageous section other than the normal advantageous section, such as the advantageous section CZ or the advantageous section AT. In addition, the privilege suggesting effect is an effect that encourages the player whether or not a privilege advantageous to the player will be granted, and finally informs whether or not the privilege is granted. The privilege suggesting effect is executed in a game in which a lottery related to AT control such as a point acquisition lottery is performed, such as when a rare role is won. In the examples shown in FIGS. 20 and 21, a game during AT is shown, and the presence or absence of addition of AT game is notified as a privilege.

As shown in FIG. 20A, when a start operation is performed, a black diamond-shaped image (black diamond image) is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 at a position corresponding to the left reel 2L. Since the black diamond image is colored in black, the player operates the left stop switch 8L so as to aim at the black symbol when the black diamond image is displayed at the position corresponding to the left reel 2L. Prompted.

Here, as shown in FIG. 2, the 7 black symbols are colored in black as a whole. On the other hand, the 7 white symbols are bordered in black, but overall, the occupancy rate of white is higher than that of black. Therefore, the black diamond image suggests both the black 7 pattern and the white 7 pattern, but when the black diamond image is displayed, the player tends to aim for the black 7 pattern with a higher proportion of black. be.

Further, as shown in FIG. 20(a), when the start operation is performed, a black diamond image is displayed, a sound "pillow" that is not normally output is output from the speaker 53, and the side lamp 27 is turned on. Lights up or blinks in a lighting color that is not usually done. As a result, the sound output from the speaker 53 and the lighting or blinking of the side lamp 27 can also make the player concentrate on the operation of the left stop switch 8L.

When the winning combination suggestion effect is executed when the start operation is performed, the player operates the stop switch 8L at the timing of deriving black 7 symbols on the left reel 2L. As a result, as shown in FIGS. 20(b1) to (b3), black 7 symbols are drawn to the lower stage of the left reel 2L. After that, as described with reference to FIG. 17, the reel control is performed so that the derived symbol combination differs depending on which one of the BB, common plum, and chance item A is won. As shown in FIG. 20, the display of the black diamond image and the output of the sound from the speaker 53 in the winning combination suggesting effect are performed only at the time of the start operation. It will continue to be done later. The lighting or blinking of the side lamp 27 continues even after the second stop operation is performed, but ends when the third stop operation is performed thereafter.

Further, in the game in which the winning combination suggesting effect is executed, each time the stop switch is operated, a different benefit suggesting effect is executed according to the winning combination. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 20(b1), when the BB is won, one star image appears on the liquid crystal display 51 when the first stop operation is performed on the stop switch 8L. Is displayed. After that, as shown in FIG. 20(c1), when the second stop operation is performed on the stop switch 8C, one star image is added. After that, as shown in FIG. 20(d1), when the third stop operation is performed on the stop switch 8R, a large star image is displayed together with a character image of "add". As a result, the addition of the AT game is reported. When the AT game is not added, a character image of "..." is displayed in the large star image.

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 20(b2), when the common plum is won, a treasure chest image is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 when the first stop operation is performed on the stop switch 8L. After that, as shown in FIG. 20(c2), when the second stop operation is performed on the stop switch 8C, an animation image is displayed in which the treasure chest opens slightly. After that, as shown in FIG. 20(d2), when the third stop operation is performed on the stop switch 8R, an animation image is displayed in which the treasure box opens wide, and "top" from the treasure box is displayed. appears. As a result, the addition of the AT game is reported. In addition, when the AT game is not added, a character image of "..." appears in the treasure box.

Further, as shown in FIG. 20(b3), when the chance eye A is won, the liquid crystal display 51 displays "Chance?" when the first stop operation is performed on the stop switch 8L. A rounded image is displayed. After that, as shown in FIG. 20(c3), when the second stop operation is performed on the stop switch 8C, a circular image showing "Chance!?" is displayed. After that, as shown in FIG. 20(d3), when the third stop operation is performed on the stop switch 8R, a circular image showing "add" is displayed. As a result, the addition of the AT game is reported. It should be noted that when the AT game is not added, a circle image showing "..." is displayed.

In this way, regardless of whether the BB, the common plum, or the chance eye A is won, the winning combination suggesting effect is executed at the time of the start operation in the same manner, and after that, triggered by the first stop operation, according to the type of the winning combination. A different benefit suggesting effect is executed for each player, and whether or not a benefit is given is notified. Thus, for the player who performs the first stop operation as urged by the winning combination suggesting effect, the difference between the finally derived symbol combination and the executed winning combination suggesting effect makes the game more diverse. can be brought about, and the amusement of the game can be improved.

Next, with reference to FIG. 21, the effect when the watermelon is won will be described as a comparison between when the common plum is won and when the chance eye A is won. Both common plums and watermelons are assigned to flag category 4, and common plums and watermelons have the same degree of advantage in a lottery related to AT control such as a privilege lottery. In addition, the degree of advantage is higher when winning in the chance eye than common plums and watermelons.

As shown in FIG. 21(a), when a start operation is performed, a winning combination suggestive effect is executed, a black diamond image is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, and a sound "Pilone" is output from the speaker 53. Furthermore, the side lamp 27 lights up or blinks in a lighting color that is not usually done. As shown in FIG. 21, the display of the black diamond image and the output of sound from the speaker 53 in the winning combination suggestive effect are performed only at the time of the start operation. It will continue to be done later. The lighting or blinking of the side lamp 27 continues even after the second stop operation is performed, but ends when the third stop operation is performed thereafter.

When the winning combination suggestion effect is executed when the start operation is performed, the player operates the stop switch 8L at the timing of deriving black 7 symbols on the left reel 2L. As shown in FIG. 21(b1), when the watermelon is won, when the first stop operation is performed aiming at the 7 black symbols, the replay symbol positioned one above the 7 black symbols is drawn to the lower stage. be. After that, as described with reference to FIG. 18, reel control is performed according to the operation timings of the second stop operation and the third stop operation so that all the watermelon symbols are drawn out diagonally to the lower right.

Further, in the game in which the winning combination suggesting effect is executed, each time the stop switch is operated, a different benefit suggesting effect is executed according to the winning combination. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 21(b1), when the watermelon is won, when the first stop operation is performed on the stop switch 8L, the liquid crystal display 51 is hit with the gavel. An image is displayed. After that, as shown in FIG. 21(c1), when the second stop operation is performed on the stop switch 8C, an animation image is displayed in which a mallet is swung. After that, as shown in FIG. 20(d1), when the third stop operation is performed on the stop switch 8R, an oval image indicating "addition" is displayed from the mallet for hitting. As a result, the addition of the AT game is reported. When the AT game is not added, a character image of "..." is displayed in the oval image.

In this way, even if the watermelon, the common plum, or the chance item A is won, the winning combination suggesting effect is executed in the same manner at the time of the start operation. A different benefit suggesting effect is executed for each player, and whether or not a benefit is given is notified. Thus, for the player who performs the first stop operation as urged by the winning combination suggesting effect, the difference between the finally derived symbol combination and the executed winning combination suggesting effect makes the game more diverse. can be brought about, and the amusement of the game can be improved.

[BB winning game]
(Normal times in advantageous sections)
FIG. 22 is a diagram for explaining an example of a BB winning game in the normal advantageous section. As shown in FIG. 22, in the normal advantageous section, a background image corresponding to the normal advantageous section is displayed in the center of the screen of the liquid crystal display 51, and a map area located at the bottom and right end of the screen of the liquid crystal display 51 is displayed. At 520, a point map is displayed. Note that the point map is an image of great interest to the player, such as showing the points awarded based on the result of the point acquisition lottery, and will be described in detail later.

A game in which a BB win is possible in the normal advantageous interval is assumed to be a game in which the BB is won in the non-internal and normal advantageous interval, or a game in which the internal lottery loses in the internal lottery in the normal advantageous interval. As shown in FIG. 45(c), which will be described later, both when the BB is won and when the internal lottery is lost, a point acquisition lottery is performed based on FC1. In this example, along with encouraging whether or not points will be awarded by the point acquisition lottery, a privilege suggesting effect is finally executed to notify whether or not points will be awarded.

As shown in FIG. 22(a), in the BB winable game in the normal advantageous section, when the start operation is performed, the above-described winning combination suggesting effect by the black diamond image is not executed.

As shown in FIG. 22(b1), when the first stop operation is performed on the stop switch 8L and black 7 symbols are derived in the lower stage according to the operation timing, BB is decided to be missed. At this time, a small image of a bird is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 as a privilege suggestion effect. After that, as shown in FIG. 22(c1), when the second stop operation is performed on the stop switch 8C, a large bird image is displayed and a character image of "?" is attached.

After that, when points are given, as shown in FIG. 22(d1), when the third stop operation is performed on the stop switch 8R, "10p" indicating that 10p is given is displayed. A character image is attached to the bird image and displayed. On the other hand, if points are not awarded, as shown in FIG. 22(d2), when the third stop operation is performed on the stop switch 8R, "..." indicating that no benefits are awarded is displayed. A character image is attached to the bird image and displayed.

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 22(b2), when the first stop operation is performed on the stop switch 8L, white 7 symbols are drawn to the lower stage according to the operation timing, one of the winning symbols of BB. part is displayed. At this time, the image of the bird is displayed in a small size on the liquid crystal display 51 as a privilege suggesting effect, similarly to when the BB is missed. After that, as shown in FIG. 22(c2), when the second stop operation is performed on the stop switch 8C, the cherry symbol corresponding to the winning symbol combination of BB is led out to the middle stage according to the operation timing. , the image of the bird is enlarged and a character image of "?" is attached.

Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 22(d3), when the third stop operation is performed on the stop switch 8R, the BAR symbols corresponding to the winning symbol combination of BB are drawn to the lower stage according to the operation timing. Then, a BB prize is generated. When the BB prize is won, even if points have been decided by the point acquisition lottery, the award of the privilege is cancelled. In this case, when the third stop operation is performed, an image related to BB (for example, a background image in BB, a title notification image of BB, etc.) is displayed.

Here, in the normal advantageous section, the background image and the image of the point map are displayed on the screen of the liquid crystal display 51, but when the BB is won, these images are displayed in such a way that the player cannot visually recognize them. An image related to BB is displayed so as to be superimposed on the front side of these images.

As described above, in the BB winning game in the normal advantageous section, points can be awarded at the timing when the third stop operation is performed when the BB is not won, whereas when the BB is won, the third stop operation is performed. No points will be awarded for the timing. Further, when the BB is won, an image regarding the BB is displayed at the same timing as when the third stop operation is performed when the presence or absence of the award of points is notified by the privilege suggesting effect. Note that the notification image indicating whether points are given or the image related to the BB may be displayed not only at the timing when the third stop operation is performed, but also at a timing after that.

(at the time of advantageous section CZ)
FIG. 23 is a diagram for explaining an example of a BB winning game in the advantageous zone CZ. As shown in FIG. 23, in the advantageous section CZ, a background image corresponding to the advantageous section CZ is displayed in the center of the screen of the liquid crystal display 51, and an image indicating the number of remaining games in the advantageous section CZ (in this example, " An image showing the remaining 15 G") and an image showing the degree of advantage of the lottery table (an image showing "strong" in this example) are displayed.

A BB winning game in the advantageous interval CZ is assumed to be a game in which the BB is won in the advantageous interval CZ during the non-internal period, or a game in which the internal lottery loses in the internal lottery in the advantageous interval CZ. As shown in FIG. 47, which will be described later, the privilege lottery is performed based on FC1 both when the BB is won and when the internal lottery is lost. In this example, along with encouraging the presence or absence of the promotion of the lottery table by the privilege lottery, the privilege suggesting effect of notifying the presence or absence of the promotion of the lottery table is finally executed. Note that the example shown in FIG. 23 is not limited to the presence or absence of a promotion in the lottery table, and may be applied to a privilege suggesting effect that encourages the presence or absence of AT winning and finally notifies the presence or absence of AT winning.

As shown in FIG. 23(a), in the BB winable game in the advantageous section CZ, when the start operation is performed, the above-described winning combination suggesting effect is executed using the black diamond image. Furthermore, as a winning combination suggestive effect, the speaker 53 outputs a sound "Pilone", and the side lamps 27 are lit or blinked in a lighting color that is not normally performed.

As shown in FIG. 23(b1), when the first stop operation is performed on the stop switch 8L and black 7 symbols are drawn in the lower stage according to the operation timing, BB is determined to be missed. At this time, a small image of a whale is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 as a privilege suggestion effect. After that, as shown in FIG. 23(c1), when the second stop operation is performed on the stop switch 8C, the image of the whale is displayed in a large size and a character image of "?" is attached. Although the display of the black diamond image and the sound output from the speaker 53 are terminated by the first stop operation, the effect suggesting winning combination by lighting or blinking the side lamp 27 continues even after the second stop operation.

After that, in the case of promotion to the strong table, as shown in FIG. 23(d1), when the third stop operation is performed on the stop switch 8R, "strong" indicating promotion to the strong table is displayed. A character image is attached to the image of the whale and displayed. On the other hand, if the player is not promoted to the strong table and the AT is not won, as shown in FIG. A character image of "..." indicating that is attached to the image of the whale and displayed. It should be noted that the winning combination suggesting effect by lighting or blinking the side lamp 27 ends when the third stop operation is performed.

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 23(b2), when the first stop operation is performed on the stop switch 8L, white 7 symbols are drawn in the lower stage according to the operation timing, one of the winning symbols of BB. part is displayed. At this time, the image of the whale is displayed in a small size on the liquid crystal display 51 as a privilege suggesting effect, similarly to when the BB is missed. After that, as shown in FIG. 23(c2), when the second stop operation is performed on the stop switch 8C, the cherry symbol corresponding to the winning symbol combination of BB is led out to the middle stage according to the operation timing. , a large image of a whale is displayed, and a character image of "?" is added. Although the display of the black diamond image and the sound output from the speaker 53 are terminated by the first stop operation, the effect suggesting winning combination by lighting or blinking the side lamp 27 continues even after the second stop operation.

After that, as shown in FIG. 23(d3), when the third stop operation is performed on the stop switch 8R, the BAR symbols corresponding to the winning symbol combination of BB are drawn to the lower stage according to the operation timing. Then, a BB prize is generated. When the BB prize is won, even if promotion of the lottery table or AT win is determined by the privilege lottery, the grant of the privilege is canceled. In this case, when the third stop operation is performed, an image related to BB (for example, a background image in BB, a title notification image of BB, etc.) is displayed. The BB image in the advantageous section CZ is the same as the BB image in the normal advantageous section. Also, the win-win suggesting effect by lighting or blinking the side lamp 27 ends when the third stop operation is performed.

Here, in the advantageous section CZ, a background image, an image indicating the number of remaining games in the advantageous section CZ, and an image indicating the degree of advantage of the lottery table were displayed on the screen of the liquid crystal display 51. , an image relating to BB is displayed so as to be superimposed on the front side of these images in such a manner that these images cannot be visually recognized by the player.

As described above, in the BB winable game in the advantageous section CZ, when the BB win is not achieved, the table promotion or AT can be awarded at the timing when the third stop operation is performed. 3 The table promotion and AT are not given at the timing when the stop operation is performed. In addition, when the BB is won, an image regarding the BB is displayed at the same timing as when the promotion of the table and the presence/absence of the AT are notified by the privilege suggesting effect and the third stop operation is performed. It should be noted that the notification image of table promotion, whether or not AT is given, or the image related to BB is not limited to the timing at which the third stop operation is performed, and may be displayed at a timing after that.

(at the time of advantageous section AT)
FIG. 24 is a diagram for explaining an example of a BB winning game in the advantageous section AT. As shown in FIG. 24, in the advantageous section AT, a background image corresponding to the advantageous section AT is displayed in the center of the screen of the liquid crystal display 51, and an image indicating the number of remaining games in the advantageous section AT (in this example, " An image showing "45 G remaining") and an image showing the number of acquired sheets (an image of "GET 30 sheets" in this example) are displayed.

A game in which a BB win is possible in the advantageous interval AT is assumed to be a game in which the BB is won during the non-internal period in the advantageous interval AT, or a game in which the internal lottery loses in the internal lottery in the advantageous interval AT. As shown in FIG. 48, which will be described later, a privilege lottery is performed based on FC1 both when the BB is won and when the internal lottery is lost. In this example, the presence or absence of an increase in the number of AT games is encouraged by a privilege lottery, and finally, a privilege suggestion effect is executed to notify the presence or absence of an increase in the number of AT games. In addition, the example shown in FIG. 24 is not limited to the presence or absence of an addition to the number of AT games. good.

As shown in FIG. 24(a), in the BB winable game in the advantageous section AT, when the start operation is performed, the above-described black diamond image is executed to suggest a winning combination. Furthermore, as a winning combination suggestive effect, the speaker 53 outputs a sound "Pilone", and the side lamps 27 are lit or blinked in a lighting color that is not normally performed.

As shown in FIG. 24(b1), when the first stop operation is performed on the stop switch 8L and black 7 symbols are derived in the lower stage according to the operation timing, BB is decided to be missed. At this time, one star image is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 as a privilege suggestion effect. After that, as shown in FIG. 24(c1), when the second stop operation is performed on the stop switch 8C, one star image is added. Although the display of the black diamond image and the sound output from the speaker 53 are terminated by the first stop operation, the effect suggesting winning combination by lighting or blinking the side lamp 27 continues even after the second stop operation.

After that, if the AT game is to be added, as shown in FIG. 24(d1), when the third stop operation is performed on the stop switch 8R, the "addition" indicating that the AT game is to be added is displayed. A large star image with a text image is displayed. On the other hand, if neither the addition of the AT game nor the winning of the special zone is performed, as shown in FIG. A large star image with a character image of "..." indicating that it is not displayed is displayed. It should be noted that the winning combination suggesting effect by lighting or blinking the side lamp 27 ends when the third stop operation is performed.

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 24(b2), when the first stop operation is performed on the stop switch 8L, white 7 symbols are drawn in the lower row according to the operation timing, one of the winning symbols of BB. part is displayed. At this time, one star image is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 as a privilege suggesting effect in the same manner as when the BB is missed. After that, as shown in FIG. 24(c2), when the second stop operation is performed on the stop switch 8C, the cherry symbol corresponding to the winning symbol combination of BB is led out to the middle stage according to the operation timing. , one star image is added. Although the display of the black diamond image and the sound output from the speaker 53 are terminated by the first stop operation, the effect suggesting winning combination by lighting or blinking the side lamp 27 continues even after the second stop operation.

Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 24(d3), when the third stop operation is performed on the stop switch 8R, the BAR symbols corresponding to the winning symbol combination of the BB are drawn to the lower stage according to the operation timing. Then, a BB prize is generated. When a BB prize is won, even if the addition of an AT game or the winning of a special zone is determined by a privilege lottery, the grant of the privilege is canceled. In this case, when the third stop operation is performed, an image related to BB (for example, a background image in BB, a title notification image of BB, etc.) is displayed. Note that the BB image in the advantageous section AT is the same as the BB image in the normal advantageous section and the advantageous section CZ. Also, the win-win suggesting effect by lighting or blinking the side lamp 27 ends when the third stop operation is performed.

Here, in the advantageous interval AT, a background image, an image indicating the number of remaining games in the advantageous interval AT, and an image indicating the number of winning games were displayed on the screen of the liquid crystal display 51. An image relating to BB is displayed so as to be superimposed on the front side of these images in a manner in which the image cannot be visually recognized by the player.

As described above, in the BB winning game in the advantageous section AT, when the BB winning is not performed, the AT game is added or the special zone can be provided at the timing when the third stop operation is performed, whereas the BB winning is possible. When the third stop operation is performed, the addition of the AT game and the specialized zone are not provided. In addition, when the BB is won, an image regarding the BB is displayed at the same timing as when the third stop operation is performed when the addition of the AT game and the presence or absence of the special zone are notified by the privilege suggesting performance. Note that the notification image indicating whether or not the AT game is added or whether the special zone is provided, or the image related to the BB may be displayed not only at the timing when the third stop operation is performed, but also at a timing after that.

[Point map]
An example of the point map used in the normal advantageous section will be described with reference to FIGS. 25 and 26. FIG. The state in the performance using the point map includes normal mode and acceleration mode.

(in normal mode)
FIG. 25 is a diagram for explaining an example of a point map in normal mode. As shown in FIG. 25(a), the display area of the liquid crystal display 51 includes an effect area 510 in which a game-related effect image such as a background image is displayed, and a map area 520 in which a point map is displayed. . The rendering area 510 is a display area positioned near the center of the screen of the liquid crystal display 51 and occupying most of the display area. The map area 520 is located at the upper edge of the screen of the liquid crystal display 51 (the lower and right edges of the screen in this embodiment) and is a display area smaller than the rendering area 510 .

In the point map of the map area 520, an update image 520a displaying the updated value of the points accumulated based on the game, achievement icon images 520c, 520d, and 520e decorating the goal points of the accumulated points, A final icon image 520f decorating the final point and a moving image 520b consisting of a character (hereinafter also referred to as a "moving character") moving toward the reaching point corresponding to the accumulated points are integrally displayed. . In this embodiment, a plurality of points such as 100p, 300p, and 600p are set as reaching points, and 1000p is set as the final point. Note that since the reaching point is not displayed in the updated image 520a, the player will pay attention to the reaching point decorated with the reaching icon image as well as the updated value in the updated image 520a.

As the shape of the reach icon image, three shapes of triangle, circle, and double circle are prepared. A circular reach icon image is more advantageous than a triangular reach icon image, and a double circle reach icon image is more advantageous than both a circle and a triangular reach icon image.

In the normal advantageous section, when points are awarded by the point acquisition lottery shown in FIG. reflected in Furthermore, by moving the moving character to a position corresponding to the updated value, the target reaching point is approached. While the moving character is moving, the number of the reaching point and the reaching icon are always displayed, so that the player can determine the number of points to reach the reaching point by the distance between the moving character and the target position of the moving character. Numbers are easy to recognize. When the moving character reaches the reaching point, a point privilege lottery shown in FIG. 45(b), which will be described later, is performed, and CZ winning or AT winning can be awarded based on the lottery. In the point privilege lottery, lottery is conducted according to the degree of advantage of the arrival icon image described above.

As shown in FIG. 25(b), when the current update value is 50p, the moving character is stopped at a position of 50p on the map 520m. As shown in FIG. 25(c), when 10p is added thereafter, the update value is updated to 60p, and the moving character moves on the map 520m to the position of 60p. As shown in FIG. 25(d), when 50p is further added, the update value is updated to 110p, and the moving character moves on the map 520m to the position of 110p, as shown in FIG. 25(d). In this case, since the moving character has reached the position of 100p, a point privilege lottery is performed.

(in acceleration mode)
FIG. 26 is a diagram for explaining an example of a point map in acceleration mode. Modes related to the updating of the update values in the point map include the normal mode shown in FIG. 25 and the acceleration mode in which the amount of update (in other words, the amount of movement of the moving character) is greater than in the normal mode. As shown in FIG. 25, in the normal mode, the moving character moves while walking, but in the acceleration mode, the moving character moves while running. Further, the characters "accelerating" are displayed below the updated image 520a. As a result, the player can proceed with the game while recognizing whether the current mode is the normal mode or the acceleration mode.

As shown in FIG. 26(b), when the current update value is 50p, the moving character is stopped at a position of 50p on the map 520m.

About twice as many points are given in the acceleration mode as in the normal mode. For example, in the point acquisition lottery, if the same lottery conditions are satisfied, the lottery will be drawn with the same lottery probability in the normal mode and the acceleration mode, but the points awarded at that time are twice as much in the acceleration mode as in the normal mode. Points are awarded. Furthermore, in normal mode the minimum updated point is 1p, while in accelerated mode the minimum updated point is 10p.

As shown in FIG. 26(c), in the acceleration mode, even if the point acquisition lottery is performed under the same lottery conditions and with the same lottery probability as in the normal mode, 10p is awarded in the normal mode. On the other hand, in the acceleration mode, 20p, which is double, is added. In this case, the update value is updated to 70p, and the moving character moves on the map 520m to the position of 70p. As shown in FIG. 26(d), when 100p (twice 50p) is added, the update value is updated to 170p, and the moving character moves on the map 520m to the position of 170p, as shown in FIG. 26(d). In this case, since the moving character has reached the position of 100p, a point privilege lottery is performed.

[Move Point Map]
FIG. 27 is a diagram for explaining an example of point map movement. In the point map, the moving character moves on the map 520m at intervals of 10p.

For example, as shown in FIG. 27(a), when the current update value is 50p, the moving character is stopped at a position of 50p on the map 520m. As shown in FIG. 27(b), when 1p is added thereafter, the updated value in the updated image 520a is updated to 51p, while the moving character remains stopped at the position of 50p on the map 520m. . As shown in FIG. 27(c), when 10p is added thereafter, the update value in the update image 520a is updated to 61p, and the moving character moves to the position of 60p on the map 520m.

Thus, the update in the update image 520a is updated at 1p intervals, whereas the movement of the moving character on the map 520m is updated at 10p intervals.

[Direction of point update]
FIG. 28 is a diagram for explaining an example of a point update effect.

First, an example of the effect of updating the points in the normal mode will be described. As shown in FIG. 28(a1), when the awarding of points is notified in the normal mode advantageous section, a character image ("10p" in this example) indicating that points are to be awarded on the liquid crystal display 51. is attached to the image of the bird and displayed.

As shown in FIG. 28(b1), only the character image indicating the point is then closed up and displayed large in the center of the screen of the liquid crystal display 51. As shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 28(c1), an effect is then performed such that the character image indicating the point is reduced toward the updated image 520a with an effect. As shown in FIG. 28(d1), the updated value in the updated image 520a is then updated, and the updated points are displayed small near the updated image 520a (in this example, above the updated image 520a).

Next, an example of the effect of updating the points in the acceleration mode will be described. As shown in FIG. 28(a2), when the awarding of points is notified in the normal advantageous section in the acceleration mode, a character image ("20p" in this example) indicating that points are to be awarded on the liquid crystal display 51. is attached to the image of the bird and displayed.

As shown in FIG. 28(b2), only the character image indicating the point is then closed up and displayed large in the center of the screen of the liquid crystal display 51. As shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 28(c2), an effect is then performed such that the character image indicating the point is reduced toward the updated image 520a with an effect. At this time, the character image indicating the point displayed in the center of the screen is decorated with the effect 511e, so that a brighter update effect than in the normal mode is performed. As shown in FIG. 28(d2), the updated value in the updated image 520a is then updated, and the updated points are displayed small near the updated image 520a (in this example, above the updated image 520a).

Thus, in the acceleration mode, the update value is updated with the effect 511e that is more flashy than in the normal mode. Here, in the acceleration mode, a background image corresponding to the advantageous section normal is displayed in the center of the screen of the liquid crystal display 51, as in the normal mode. Since such a background image is displayed during most of the period during which the player is playing the game, the player cannot recognize whether the normal mode or the acceleration mode is being used depending on the background image. Since the update mode of the update value differs between the normal mode and the acceleration mode, the player can recognize whether the mode is the normal mode or the acceleration mode based on the effect at the time of updating. Also, in the acceleration mode, an effect image more advantageous to the player is displayed in the center of the screen of the liquid crystal display 51 than in the normal mode. For example, in the acceleration mode, an effect image is displayed that notifies that a effect that is not performed in the normal mode is executed and high points are added. In addition, in the acceleration mode, an effect image notifying that a high point will be added may be displayed with a higher probability than in the normal mode, and such a effect image indicates that a high point will be added. You may suggest to the player.

[Direction of point update at the time of arrival]
Next, a description will be given of an effect when the reaching point is reached by updating the points. FIG. 29 is a diagram for explaining an example of an effect of point update at the time of arrival.

As shown in FIG. 29(a), it is assumed that the updated value is 80p in the normal advantageous section in the normal mode. In this case, when the award of 50p is notified, a character image ("50p" in this example) indicating that points are to be awarded is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, attached to the image of the bird.

After that, as shown in FIG. 29(b), only the character image indicating the point is closed up and displayed large in the center of the screen of the liquid crystal display 51. FIG. As shown in FIG. 29(c), an effect is then performed such that the character image indicating the point is reduced toward the updated image 520a with an effect. As shown in FIG. 29D, after that, the updated points are displayed in small sizes near the updated image 520a (above the updated image 520a in this example), and the updated value in the updated image 520a lights up or blinks. For example, the updated value before updating is highlighted. At this time, the moving character begins to move toward the reaching point of 100p.

As shown in FIG. 29(e), the update value is then updated while the update value in the update image 520a remains highlighted, and 100p, which is the arrival point, is displayed first. The moving character continues to move toward the reaching point of 100p. As shown in FIG. 29(f), the updated value of 100p is then expanded, and the moving character continues to move toward the reaching point of 100p. As shown in FIG. 29(g), the updated value of 100p is then further expanded, and the moving character continues to move toward the reaching point of 100p, and finally reaches the reaching point of 100p.

After that, as shown in FIG. 29(h), the updated value in the updated image 520a shows 130p after the update, returns to the original size, and is no longer highlighted. The moving character exceeds the reaching point of 100p and stops at the position corresponding to 130p.

In this way, when the moving character reaches the reaching point, the reaching point is highlighted by the updated value in the updated image 520a, and then the updated value exceeding the reaching point is displayed.

[Omen production at the time of arrival]
Next, an indication effect executed after reaching the reaching point will be described. 30 and 31 are diagrams for explaining an example of an indication effect at the time of arrival.

As shown in FIG. 30(a), it is assumed that 100p is reached by adding 50p to the updated value to 130p in the n-th game. In this case, as shown in FIG. 30(b), in the n+1 game, a star image 520g is attached to the reaching icon image 520c corresponding to the reaching point (100p). This star image 520g is integrally displayed on the point map displayed in the map area 520, like the moving image 520b of the moving character. Further, the title of the precursor effect such as "castle hunting mission..." is displayed in the center of the screen of the liquid crystal display 51, and the precursor effect is started. As a result, the star image 520g attached to the reaching icon image 520c suggests that the portent effect has started by reaching 100p.

As shown in FIG. 30(c), in the (n+2)th game, an image showing a character searching for a castle is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 as an indication effect. As shown in FIG. 30(d), in the (n+3)th game, while the precursor effect continues, 10p is added and the update value becomes 140p.

As shown in FIG. 30(e), in the (n+4)th game, it is assumed that the acceleration mode is controlled and 200p is added, and the update value becomes 340p and reaches 300p. In other words, the player has reached 300p, which is the next reaching point, during execution of the omen effect due to reaching 100p.

In this case, as shown in FIG. 30(f), in the n+5th game, the precursor effect due to reaching 300p is not executed, and the predictive effect due to reaching 100p continues.

As shown in FIG. 30(g), in the n+6th game, as a result of the premonition effect due to reaching 100p, when it is reported that the privilege was not granted due to mission failure, then as shown in FIG. 30(h) Then, in the (n+7)th game, a cross image 520h is added to the reach icon image 520c corresponding to 100p, and the original effect image is displayed again in the center of the screen of the liquid crystal display 51. FIG. Thus, the cross image 520h attached to the arrival icon image 520c suggests that the premonitory effect due to the arrival of 100p has ended and that the privilege has not been given.

As shown in FIG. 31(i), in the n+8th game, 100p is added and the update value becomes 440p. Also, a star image 520g is added to the arrival icon image 520d corresponding to the arrival point (300p). Further, the title of the precursor effect such as "castle hunting mission..." is displayed in the center of the screen of the liquid crystal display 51, and the precursor effect is started. As a result, the star image 520g attached to the reaching icon image 520d suggests that the portent effect has started by reaching 300p.

As shown in FIG. 31(j), in the n+9th game, an image showing a character searching for a castle is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 as an indication effect. Note that 200p is further added and the update value becomes 640p, reaching 600p. In other words, the player has reached 600p, which is the next reaching point, during execution of the omen effect due to reaching 300p.

As shown in FIG. 31(k), in the (n+10)th game, execution of the premonition effect due to reaching 300p continues. As shown in FIG. 31(l), even in the (n+11)th game, the execution of the premonition effect due to reaching 300p continues. As shown in FIG. 31(m), in the n+12th game, 20p is added and the update value becomes 660p. It should be noted that the premonition effect due to reaching 300p continues.

As shown in FIG. 31(n), in the n+13th game, as a result of the premonition effect due to reaching 300p, it is notified that a privilege (control to the advantageous section CZ) has been given due to mission success. After that, as shown in FIG. 31(o), in the n+14th game, the advantageous zone CZ is entered, and as shown in FIG. 31(p), the game is played in the advantageous zone CZ.

In this way, when the moving character reaches the arrival point, the star image 520g is attached to the reached arrival point and the portent effect is executed. , it is possible to make it easy for the player to recognize which arrival point the premonition performance currently being executed is the performance when it reaches.

In addition, since the cross image 520h is attached to the arrival point for which the portent effect has ended, it is possible to make it easier for the player to recognize for which point the portent effect has ended.

Further, another example of the portent effect at the time of arrival will be described with reference to FIG. 32 . FIG. 32 is a diagram for explaining another example of the premonition effect at the time of arrival.

As shown in FIG. 32(a), it is assumed that in the n-th game, 50p is added and the update value becomes 130p, thereby reaching 100p. Next, as shown in FIG. 32(b), in the n+1th game, the acceleration mode is controlled. As shown in FIG. 32(c), after that, in the n+2th game, 200p is added and the update value becomes 330p. In other words, the player reaches 300p, which is the next reaching point, before the foreshadowing effect due to reaching 100p is executed.

In this case, as shown in FIG. 32(d), in the n+3 game, a star image 520g is added to the reaching icon image 520c corresponding to the reaching point (100p). Further, the title of the precursor effect such as "castle hunting mission..." is displayed in the center of the screen of the liquid crystal display 51, and the precursor effect is started. As a result, the star image 520g attached to the reaching icon image 520c suggests that the portent effect has started by reaching 100p.

As shown in FIG. 32(e), in the (n+4)th game, an image showing a character searching for a castle is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 as an indication effect. As shown in FIG. 32(f), the precursor effect continues in the n+5th game.

As shown in FIG. 32(g), in the n+6th game, as a result of the premonition effect due to reaching 100p, when it is reported that the privilege was not given due to mission failure, then as shown in FIG. 32(h) Then, in the (n+7)th game, a cross image 520h is added to the reach icon image 520c corresponding to 100p, and the original effect image is displayed again in the center of the screen of the liquid crystal display 51. FIG. Thus, the cross image 520h attached to the arrival icon image 520c suggests that the premonitory effect due to the arrival of 100p has ended and that the privilege has not been given.

In this way, after the moving character reaches the reaching point, it may reach the next reaching point before the start of the sign effect due to the arrival of the reaching point. A star image 520g is attached to the point, and an omen effect is executed. As a result, even when the moving character has reached a plurality of reaching points, it is possible to make it easier for the player to recognize which reaching point the foreshadowing effect currently being executed is the effect when reaching. can.

[Effect when the arrival icon image is displayed]
Next, a description will be given of effects when displaying the reach icon image on the point map. FIGS. 33 and 34 are diagrams for explaining an example of an effect when the arrival icon image is displayed.

As shown in FIG. 33(a), when the advantageous section ends in the n-th game, the game in the normal section starts in the (n+1)-th game as shown in FIG. 33(b). In this example, the advantageous section is not won in the n+1th game. At this time, the reel images are displayed in the central areas 510L, 510C, and 510R of the liquid crystal display 51, and the point map is displayed in the map area 520 at the bottom and right end of the screen of the liquid crystal display 51. FIG. However, at this time, "---" is displayed in the updated image 520a, and the updated value is not yet displayed. Furthermore, no arrival icon image is attached to each arrival point.

As shown in FIG. 33(c), similarly in the n+1th game, images of "x" are displayed in areas 510L, 510C and 510R in accordance with the final symbol combination being derived from the reels 2L, 2C and 2R. is displayed. This makes it possible for the player to recognize that the control was not performed in the advantageous section.

As shown in FIG. 33(d), it is assumed that the advantageous section is won in the n+2th game. In this case, images are also displayed in the areas 510L, 510C, and 510R when the reels are stopped (stopping operation).

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 33(e), when the stop switch 8L is operated to stop the left reel 2L, an image (in this case, a triangle image) is displayed in the area 510L. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 33(f), an effect 510e arises from the triangular image in region 510L. Then, as shown in FIG. 34G, when the effect 510e from the triangular image in the area 510L reaches 100p, which is a part of the reaching point, a reaching icon image having a triangular shape with respect to 100p is displayed. Is displayed. At this time, when the stop switch 8C is operated to stop the middle reel 2C, an image (in this case, a triangular image) is also displayed in the area 510C.

Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 34(h), an effect 510e arises from the triangular image in region 510C. Then, as shown in FIG. 34(i), when the effect 510e from the triangular image in the region 510C reaches 300p, which is a part of the reaching point, a reaching icon image having a triangular shape with respect to 300p is displayed. Is displayed. At this time, when the stop switch 8R is operated to stop the right reel 2R, an image (in this case, a circle image) is also displayed in the area 510R.

After that, as shown in FIG. 34(j), an effect 510e is generated from the circle image in the region 510R. Then, as shown in FIG. 34(k), when the effect 510e from the circle image in the region 510R reaches 600p, which is a part of the arrival point, the arrival icon image having a circle shape for 600p is displayed. Is displayed. Then, finally, as shown in FIG. 34(l), an arrival icon image is displayed at each arrival point.

In this way, when the normal section shifts to the advantageous section, an effect is executed in which each image shown large in each of the regions 510L, 510C, and 510R is connected to each reaching point with the effect 510e, and An arrival icon image is displayed at each arrival point. Also, each image in each of the areas 510L, 510C, 510R is sequentially displayed according to the stopping of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R or the stopping operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R. Furthermore, a period in which the arrival icon image corresponding to the image is displayed at the arrival point 100p after the image is displayed in the area 510L, and a period in which the image is displayed at the arrival point 300p after the image is displayed in the area 510C. The period during which the corresponding reaching icon image is displayed and the period during which the corresponding reaching icon image is displayed at the reaching point 600p after the image is displayed in the area 510R are both the same period.

[Effect when icon changes]
Next, a description will be given of effects when the reach icon image on the point map changes. FIG. 35 is a diagram for explaining an example of an effect when an icon changes.

In the present embodiment, when the moving character reaches an arrival point, the arrival icon images of the arrival points to be reached later may change. For example, as shown in FIG. 35(a), it is assumed that 50p is added when the update value is 50p. In this case, as shown in FIG. 35(b), the moving character reaches 100p.

At this time, as shown in FIG. 35(c), an effect 513e is generated for 300p and 600p, suggesting to the player that the arrival icon image will change.

Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 35(d), the reaching icon image corresponding to 300p maintains a triangular image, but the reaching icon image corresponding to 600p changes to a double circle image. Alternatively, as shown in FIG. 35(e), the reach icon image corresponding to 300p changes to a circle image, and the reach icon image corresponding to 600p changes to a double circle image.

In this way, when reaching the reaching point, the reaching icon image corresponding to the reaching point reached later than the reaching point changes with the effect 513e. Furthermore, after the change, the reachable icon image changes to an image with a high degree of advantage. As a result, the player who has once reached a certain reaching point can be made to continue playing the game thereafter. In addition, there are cases where only one of the plurality of arrival points changes, or where both of them change. can draw attention to. In addition, when reaching the reaching point, the effect of changing the reaching icon image of the other reaching point to an image with a high degree of advantage as described above was not decided when the reaching point was reached. It may be executed on the condition that it is, or it may be executed regardless of whether or not it is decided to give the privilege when the arrival point is reached. Further, whether or not to give the privilege may be already determined before reaching the reaching point, or whether or not to give the privilege may be decided by lottery when reaching the reaching point as in the present embodiment. may

[Effect when changing settings]
Next, a description will be given of the effect when the advantageous section shifts to the normal section, comparing the case where the transition is made by setting change and the case where the game progresses. FIG. 36 is a diagram for explaining an example of an effect when changing settings.

First, the case where the advantageous section is changed to the normal section by setting change will be described. As shown in FIG. 36(a1), it is assumed that the control is in the advantageous section (advantageous section AT in this example). After that, when the setting is changed to shift to the normal section, an effect image similar to that of the normal section is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, as shown in FIG. However, the point map as shown in FIG. 25 is not displayed, and "???" is displayed in the updated image 520a so that the updated value is not recognized.

Note that the state shown in FIG. 36(b1) is a normal section even if the same effect image as the normal advantageous section is displayed, and the advantageous section transition lottery is executed. Even after winning the advantageous section by the advantageous section transition lottery, the point map is not displayed as shown in FIG. "???" remains displayed until

Next, a description will be given of a case in which the advantageous section is shifted to the normal section as the game progresses. Assume that the advantageous section ends as shown in FIG. 36(a2). After that, as shown in FIG. 33, the point map is displayed in the map area 520 at the bottom and right end of the screen of the liquid crystal display 51, and an effect is executed to determine the destination icon image.

Since the state shown in FIG. 36(b2) is the normal section, the advantageous section transition lottery is executed, and after winning the advantageous section by the advantageous section transition lottery, the point map as shown in FIG. 25 is used. A performance will be held.

[Production when power is cut off]
Next, the presentation at the time of power failure will be described while comparing the case where the power failure of the slot machine 1 occurs during the normal interval and the case where the power failure of the slot machine 1 occurs during the advantageous interval.

FIG. 37 is a diagram for explaining an example of an effect when power is cut off during a normal section. First, a case will be described where power is cut off before a specific time (in this example, 4:00 am) during a normal section, and then power is restored after the specific time (in this example, 4:00 am). As shown in FIG. 37(a1), when power is restored from a power outage across 4:00 a.m. without changing settings in a normal section (for example, in the case of a power outage due to closing of a store), FIG. 37(b1) shows , an effect image similar to that in the normal advantageous section is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. As shown in FIG. However, the point map as shown in FIG. 25 is not displayed, and "???" is displayed in the updated image 520a so that the updated value is not recognized.

Note that the state shown in FIG. 37(b1) is a normal section even if the same effect image as the normal advantageous section is displayed, and the advantageous section transition lottery is executed. Even after winning the advantageous section by the advantageous section transition lottery, the point map is not displayed as shown in FIG. "???" remains displayed until

Next, a case will be described where power is cut off before a specific time (in this example, 4:00 am) during a normal section and then power is restored before the specific time (in this example, 4:00 am). As shown in FIG. 37(a2), when power is restored from a power outage without changing the setting in a normal section and without extending over 4:00 a.m. (for example, momentary power outage during business hours), FIG. As shown in (b2), the same screen as before the power failure is displayed.

Since the state shown in FIG. 37(b2) is the normal section, the advantageous section transition lottery is executed, and after winning the advantageous section by the advantageous section transition lottery, the point map shown in FIG. 25 is used. A performance will be held.

FIG. 38 is a diagram for explaining an example of an effect when power is cut off during an advantageous section. First, regarding the case where power is cut off before a specific time (in this example, 4:00 am) during an advantageous section (in this example, the advantageous section is normal), and then power is restored after the specific time (in this example, 4:00 am). explain. As shown in FIG. 38(a1), when the power is restored from the power outage across 4:00 a.m. without changing the setting in the advantageous section (for example, in the case of the power outage due to closing of the store), the power is shown in FIG. 38(b1). As shown, the effect image before power interruption is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 . However, the point map displayed before the power failure is not displayed, and "???" is displayed in the updated image 520a so that the updated values are not recognized.

In addition, since the state shown in FIG. 38(b1) is the advantageous section, the advantageous section transition lottery is not executed.

Next, power is cut off before a specific time (4:00 am in this example) during an advantageous section (ordinary advantageous section in this example), and then power is restored before the specific time (4:00 am in this example). A case will be described. As shown in FIG. 38(a2), when power is restored from a power outage without changing the settings in the advantageous section and without extending over 4:00 a.m. (for example, in the case of a momentary power outage during business hours), FIG. As shown in (b2), the same screen as before the power failure is displayed.

In addition, since the state shown in FIG. 38(b2) is the advantageous section, the advantageous section transition lottery is not executed. Note that the above-mentioned specific time is not limited to 4:00 am, as long as it is the time when the amusement arcade where the slot machine 1 is installed is closed. Further, as described above, the point map is not displayed when the power is cut off after 4:00 am, that is, when the amusement arcade opens, the point map is not displayed.

In this way, as shown in FIGS. 36(a1) and (b1), the slot machine 1 is switched off due to setting change during the advantageous section, and as shown in FIGS. 37(a1) and (b1), normal 38(a1) and 38(b1), the case where the slot machine 1 is cut off across 4:00 a.m. without changing the setting during the interval, and the case where 4:00 a.m. is reached without changing the setting during the advantageous interval as shown in FIGS. The effect image in the same mode is displayed in both the case where the slot machine 1 is straddled and the power is cut off. As a result, whether the setting was changed by the administrator and the power was turned off, or the setting was left unchanged and the power was turned off at the end of business hours without the setting being changed during the normal section, or the setting was changed during the advantageous section. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the player from easily recognizing whether or not the electric power has been turned off at the end of business hours with so-called deferred setting.

On the other hand, as shown in FIGS. 37(a2), (b2) and FIGS. 38(a2), (b2), in the case of momentary interruption, the original effect screen is displayed, so that the player does not play. Even if an instantaneous interruption occurs while the power is on, the player can continue playing the game from the state before the interruption of power supply, and the player's dissatisfaction can be prevented as much as possible.

[Setting change processing]
FIG. 39 is a flowchart of setting change processing executed by the main control unit 41 . As shown in FIG. 39, the main control unit 41 determines whether or not there is a setting change operation (S1). If there is no setting change operation (NO in S1), the main control unit 41 ends this process.

On the other hand, when there is a setting change operation (YES in S1), the main control unit 41 initializes values related to all counters and stocks (S2). For example, the total value of the number of games played and the net increase in the number of games counted during the advantageous period and the number of points that can be obtained during the game are initialized. In addition, if the CZ stock that is the right to control the state in the advantageous section CZ and the AT stock that is the right to control the state in the advantageous section AT are held, the stock is also initialized.

After that, the main control unit 41 controls the state normally during the normal section (S3). For example, when the setting is changed normally, the normal state is maintained, and when the setting is changed in the ball-out state during the advantageous section, the state is controlled normally. After that, the main control unit 41 terminates this process.

It should be noted that when the setting is changed, for example, the type of mode in the normal zone, the type of lottery table in the CZ, or the number of games until reaching the ceiling are not drawn at all.

[Main process]
FIG. 40 is a flowchart of main processing executed by the main control unit 41 . As shown in FIG. 40, the main control unit 41 executes a game start waiting process (S11). In the game start waiting process, the main control unit 41 performs processing for setting the number of bets according to the insertion of medals, etc., and when the operation of the start switch 7 is detected with the specified number of bets set, , perform processing for starting the next game. Next, the main control unit 41 executes internal lottery processing (S12).

Next, the main control section 41 executes ball output control processing (S13). The ball output control process will be described later with reference to FIG. Next, the main control unit 41 executes reel rotation start processing (S14). In reel rotation start processing, the main control unit 41 starts rotation control of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R in a predetermined rotation mode.

Next, the main control section 41 executes reel stop control processing (S15). In reel stop control processing, the main control unit 41 performs navigation-related processing, and performs control to stop the reels under rotation control based on the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R.

Next, the main control unit 41 executes winning determination processing (S16). In the winning determination process, the main control unit 41 determines whether or not there is a winning and the type thereof based on the results of the internal lottery and the symbol combinations stopped on the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R.

Next, the main control unit 41 executes RT state setting processing (S17). In the RT state setting process, the main control unit 41 controls the RT state based on the result of the internal lottery and the result of the winning judgment. For example, the main control unit 41 controls the RT state in the internal state when the BB is won in the non-internal state and the BB does not win. Further, the main control unit 41 controls the RT state of BB when BB wins inside.

Next, the main control unit 41 executes AT state management processing (S18). In the AT state management process, the main control unit 41 determines whether or not it is in the advantageous interval based on whether the number of advantageous intervals G is a value other than the initial value (for example, 0). When the main control unit 41 determines that the advantageous interval is in progress, the main control unit 41 counts the net increase in the number of medals paid out in the advantageous interval to update the net increase counter, or counts the number of G in the advantageous interval and the ED transition G. count the numbers. Further, the main control unit 41, based on the updated net increase number counter, when the total of the net increase number reaches the upper limit (for example, 2400), or, based on the number G of the advantage section G, the number of games played in the advantage section reaches an upper limit value (for example, 1500G), an advantageous section end flag is set to indicate that the advantageous section is to be terminated. Further, the main control unit 41 sets an ED transition flag indicating that ED control is to be performed when the number of games played in the advantageous interval reaches the ED transition G number based on the advantageous interval G number.

The advantageous interval end flag set by the AT state management process is referred to by the main control unit 41, and when the advantageous interval end flag is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 41c, a A series of advantageous intervals is completed by initializing a predetermined area in which information (for example, the number of advantageous intervals G, the number of net increases, the number of Gs transitioning to the ED, information on the state of balls being released, etc.) is initialized.

Next, the main control section 41 executes medal payout processing (S19). In the medal payout process, the main control unit 41 gives the player a predetermined number of medals for each winning combination according to the winning, and adds the given number of medals to the credit. When the number of credits reaches the upper limit (50 in this embodiment), the medals not added to the credits are paid out from the medal payout port 9 . After that, the main control unit 41 terminates this process.

[Ball output control process]
FIG. 41 is a flow chart of ball output control processing executed by the main control unit. As shown in FIG. 41, the main control unit 41 determines whether or not it is in an advantageous section (S21). If it is not in the advantageous section (NO in S21), the main control unit 41 executes the normal processing (S22). The normal processing will be described later with reference to FIG. After that, the main control unit 41 terminates this process.

On the other hand, if it is in the advantageous section (YES in S21), the main control unit 41 adds 1 to the advantageous section G number counter (S23). The predetermined area of the RAM 41c in which the advantageous interval G number counter is set is included in the predetermined area initialized when the main processing determines that the advantageous interval end flag is set. The number counter is set to an initial value (0) by being initialized at the end of the advantageous section.

Next, the main control unit 41 determines whether or not the RT state is during BB (S24). If the RT state is not in BB (NO in S24), the main control unit 41 ends this process. On the other hand, when the RT state is BB (YES in S24), the main control unit 41 adds 1 to the ED transition G number counter (S25).

Next, the main control section 41 executes ball-out state processing (S26). The main control unit 41 performs processing according to the currently controlled ball output state in the ball output state processing. For example, the main control unit 41 executes, as ball output state processing, advantageous zone normal processing shown in FIG.

In this way, the number of advantageous section Gs is counted by the process of S23 regardless of whether or not the BB is in progress, while the number of ED transition Gs is counted by the process of S25 only when the BB is not in progress. A lottery for a privilege may be performed by the process of S27.

[Normal middle processing]
FIG. 42 is a flowchart of normal processing executed by the main control unit 41 . FIG. 43 is a diagram for explaining a privilege lottery table during normal operation. The main control unit 41 executes normal processing when a start operation is performed in each game during normal.

As shown in FIG. 42, the main control unit 41 performs an advantageous section transition lottery (S31). In the advantageous section transition lottery, the advantageous section is won when one of the combination numbers 7 to 41 among the lottery target combinations shown in FIG. 10 is won.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 43(a), in the advantageous section transition lottery, when the winning hand numbers in the internal lottery are 7 to 41, the advantageous section is won with a probability of 100%, while the internal lottery Winning in the advantageous section is not possible when the winning combination number is other numbers.

Returning to FIG. 42, the main control unit 41 determines whether or not the advantageous section has been won after performing the advantageous section transition lottery (S32). If the winning section is not won (NO in S32), the main control unit 41 ends this process. On the other hand, when the advantageous section is won (YES in S32), the main control unit 41 conducts a scenario lottery (S33).

As shown in FIG. 43(b), in the scenario lottery, one scenario is determined from scenarios 1 to 5 based on the type of flag category corresponding to the winning combination. For example, in the scenario lottery, scenarios 5 and 4 are more likely to be selected when FC4 is selected than when FC1. In the scenario lottery, when FC7 is used, scenario 5 and scenario 4 are more likely to be selected than when either FC4 or FC1.

Next, the main control unit 41 conducts a point acquisition lottery (S34). In the point acquisition lottery, points are determined based on the flag category assigned to the lottery target combination shown in FIG.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 43(c), in the point acquisition lottery, the number of points to be awarded is determined by lottery based on the flag category won in the internal lottery, and points are awarded to the player. . In the normal advantageous section, when the points given based on the result of the point acquisition lottery reach reaching points (for example, 100p, 300p, 600p), a point privilege lottery is held, and CZ stock or AT stock is awarded to the player. be. The CZ stock is the right to control the state to the advantageous interval CZ, for example, for one CZ stock, the state is controlled to the advantageous interval CZ for a period of 30G. AT stock is the right to control the state in the advantageous section AT. The state is controlled to the advantageous interval AT over the period until the execution.

In this way, as shown in FIG. 43(a), the advantageous section transition lottery is performed based on the combination numbers assigned to the lottery target combinations in the internal lottery, and as shown in FIG. A point acquisition lottery for granting points used in the normal section is performed based on category flags assigned to each type of lottery target role in the internal lottery.

Returning to FIG. 42, after performing the point acquisition lottery, the main control unit 41 determines whether or not the middle stage cherry 7 is won (S35). When the middle stage cherry 7 is won (YES in S35), the direct hit bonus is won, so the main control unit 41 performs control to shift the state from the normal to the advantageous zone bonus (S36). In addition, since the direct hit bonus is won, the AT stock is given to the player, and it is confirmed that the AT is controlled to the advantageous section AT.

Specifically, the main control unit 41 updates the ball output flag so as to change the ball output state from "0" corresponding to normal to "3" corresponding to the advantageous section bonus. As a result, the state is controlled to the advantageous zone bonus from the next game. In addition, in this game, since the middle row cherry 7 matching is won, 7 matching can be derived regardless of the operation mode of the stop switch. The main control unit 41 terminates this process after the process of S36.

On the other hand, when the middle stage cherry 7 match is not won (NO in S35), the main control unit 41 determines whether or not the middle stage cherry character match is won (S37). The main control unit 41 performs a freeze lottery (S38) when the middle stage cherry characters are selected (YES in S37). In addition, since the direct hit bonus is won, the AT stock is given to the player, and it is confirmed that the AT is controlled to the advantageous section AT. In the freeze lottery, it is determined whether or not the player wins the freeze prize, and if the player wins the freeze prize, the number of AT stocks to be given is determined.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 43(d), in the freeze lottery, when the winning combination number in the internal lottery is 39 (the middle stage cherry character is complete), the presence or absence of freeze winning, and the case of freezing winning , the number of AT stocks to be given will be determined by lottery. When a freeze win is made, freeze control for delaying the progress of the game for a predetermined delay period is performed in the game after the game in which the middle stage cherry character wins. For example, the period until the first stop operation is activated after the start operation is delayed, or the period until the winning effect is executed after the third stop operation is delayed. Then, by performing freeze control, the determined amount of AT stock is additionally provided.

Returning to FIG. 42, after the process of S38, the main control unit 41 performs control to shift the state from normal to advantageous zone bonus (S39).

Specifically, the main control unit 41 updates the ball output flag so as to change the ball output state from "0" corresponding to normal to "3" corresponding to the advantageous section bonus. As a result, the state is controlled to the advantageous zone bonus from the next game. In addition, in this game, since the middle stage cherry character matching is won, the character matching can be derived regardless of the operation mode of the stop switch. The main control unit 41 terminates this process after the process of S39.

On the other hand, the main control unit 41 performs control to shift the state from normal to normal in the advantageous section when the middle stage cherry characters are not won (NO in S37) (S40).

Specifically, the main control unit 41 updates the ball payout flag so as to change the ball payout state from “0” corresponding to normal to “1” corresponding to normal in the advantageous section. As a result, the state is controlled in the advantageous section normal from the next game. The main control unit 41 terminates this process after the process of S40.

In this way, when a winning combination corresponding to the combination numbers 7 to 41, which are advantageous section transition combinations, is won in the internal lottery, processing is performed to shift the state from the normal state to the state in which the balls are released in the advantageous section, and points are obtained. A winning lottery will be held. In addition, if you win 1 7 matching or 1 character matching, you will win an advantageous section, but you will not win a direct hit bonus like when you win the middle cherry 7 matching or middle cherry character matching. It is not controlled to the advantageous section AT via the advantageous section bonus.

[advantageous section normal middle processing]
FIG. 44 is a flowchart of the advantageous section normal processing executed by the main control unit 41 . FIG. 45 is a diagram for explaining the privilege lottery table during normal advantageous section. FIG. 46 is a diagram for explaining an effect related table. The main control unit 41 executes processing during normal advantageous interval when a start operation is performed in each game during normal advantageous interval.

As shown in FIG. 44, the main control unit 41 determines whether the number of games played in the advantageous section is 300G, 600G, or 900G (S51). When the number of games played in the ball-out state during the advantageous section is any of 300G, 600G, and 900G (YES in S51), the main control section 41 conducts a regulation number-of-games CZ lottery (S52). In the specified number of games CZ lottery, it is determined whether or not CZ wins.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 45(a), in the specified number of games CZ lottery, it is determined whether or not CZ wins in the lottery based on the reached number of advantageous sections G. CZ stock is given to the player when the CZ lottery is won in the specified number of games CZ lottery.

Returning to FIG. 44, the main control unit 41 determines whether or not the number of games played in the ball-out state during the advantageous interval is 900 G (S53). When the number of games played in the ball-out state during the advantageous section is 900G (YES in S53), the main control unit 41 gives AT stock to the player (S54).

On the other hand, if the number of games played during the ball-out state during the advantageous interval is neither 300G, 600G, or 900G (NO in S51), the main control unit 41 determines that the number of games completed during the ball-out state during the advantageous interval is 900G. If not (NO in S53), or after the process of S54, it is determined whether or not the reaching point (for example, 100p, 300p, 600p) has been reached (S55). When the reaching point is reached (YES in S55), the main control unit 41 performs a point privilege lottery (S56). In the point privilege lottery, it is determined whether or not CZ wins and AT wins or not.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 45(b), in the point privilege lottery, based on the scenario determined by the scenario lottery shown in FIG. It is decided whether or not to win the CZ and whether or not to win the AT. Further, for example, as shown in FIG. 46(a), in the present embodiment, the level is determined based on the scenario determined by the scenario lottery shown in FIG. 43(b) and the reached points. Specifically, the higher the reaching point, the higher the level. Scenarios 4 and 5 are set to have higher levels than Scenarios 1-3.

As shown in FIG. 45(b), in the point privilege lottery, the higher the level, the higher the probability of winning the privilege. Furthermore, in the point privilege lottery, the higher the level, the higher the probability of AT winning than CZ winning, even in the privilege type determined at the time of winning the privilege. In addition, in the point privilege lottery, the probability of winning the privilege differs depending on whether the current set value is 1 to 5 or 6. Specifically, when the current set value is 6, the probability of winning the privilege is higher than when the current set value is 1-5.

Further, as shown in FIG. 46(b), the type of icon display of the reaching point (that is, the type of reaching icon image) is determined according to the level. For example, level 1 and level 2 do not display a double circle as the reach icon image, but level 3 and level 4 display a double circle as the reach icon image. Therefore, when a double circle is displayed as the reach icon image, it is possible to suggest to the player that the level is high, that is, that it is easy to win the privilege in the point privilege lottery and that the AT is likely to be won.

Also, as shown in FIG. 46(c), depending on the level, the type of initial icon display of the reaching point (that is, the type of reaching icon image at the start of the advantageous section as shown in FIGS. 33 and 34) is It is defined. For example, level 1 does not initially display a circle as the destination icon image, but levels 2 to 4 may initially display a circle as the destination icon image. Therefore, when a circle is initially displayed as the reach icon image, the player can be made to recognize that the level is not level 1. Furthermore, at levels 1 to 3, a double circle is not initially displayed as the destination icon image, but at level 4, a double circle can be initially displayed as the destination icon image. Therefore, when the double circle is initially displayed, it can be suggested to the player that the level is 4, that is, the player is likely to win the privilege in the point privilege lottery and to win the AT easily.

Returning to FIG. 44, after the processing of S56 or when the reaching point has not been reached (NO in S55), the main control unit 41 performs a point acquisition lottery (S57). In the point acquisition lottery, points are determined based on the flag category assigned to the lottery target combination shown in FIG.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 45(c), in the point acquisition lottery, the number of points to be awarded is determined by lottery based on the flag category won in the internal lottery, and points are awarded to the player. . For example, in the point acquisition lottery, FC4 tends to add more points with a higher probability than FC1. In addition, in the point acquisition lottery, more points are likely to be added with a higher probability in FC7 than in either FC4 or FC1.

Furthermore, in the present embodiment, a point acquisition lottery is performed based on different lottery tables depending on whether the mode is the normal mode or the acceleration mode. Specifically, the winning probability is the same in the acceleration mode and the normal mode, but more points are added in the acceleration mode than in the normal mode. For example, 1p is set as the minimum addition point in the normal mode, but 10p is set as the minimum addition point in the addition mode. Therefore, in addition mode, at least the moving character moves by adding points. Note that the winning probability may be higher in the acceleration mode than in the normal mode.

Here, as shown in FIGS. 10 and 11, FC1 is assigned to both the lost lottery and the BB win in the internal lottery. For this reason, in the normal advantageous section, the point acquisition lottery is performed based on the common lottery table shown in FIG. become.

In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 46(d), a different effect is executed for each additional point. Specifically, when the points are added, the effect is not executed, or one of the effects A to D is executed. For example, when the additional points are 1p, no effect is executed, but when the additional points are 10p or more, some effect is executed. Also, the battle effect with a strong enemy and the treasure box effect are executed only when the added points are 50p or more. In this way, whether the effect is executed or not is different depending on the added points, and the type of effect is different. It is possible to draw the player's attention to.

Returning to FIG. 44, the main control unit 41 performs the acceleration mode promotion lottery after performing the point acquisition lottery (S58). In the acceleration mode promotion lottery, points are determined based on the flag category assigned to the lottery target combination shown in FIG.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 45(d), in the acceleration mode promotion lottery, it is determined whether or not to promote to the acceleration mode based on the flag category won in the internal lottery. For example, in the acceleration mode promotion lottery, FC4 is more likely to be promoted to acceleration mode than FC1. In addition, in the acceleration mode promotion lottery, FC7 has a higher probability of being promoted to acceleration mode than either FC4 or FC1.

Returning to FIG. 44, after performing the acceleration mode promotion lottery, the main control unit 41 determines whether or not the middle stage cherry 7 match has been won (S59). When the middle stage cherry 7 is won (YES in S59), the direct hit bonus is won, so the main control unit 41 performs control to shift the state to the advantageous zone bonus (S60). In addition, since the direct hit bonus is won, the AT stock is given to the player, and it is confirmed that the AT is controlled to the advantageous section AT.

Specifically, the main control unit 41 updates the ball output flag so as to change the ball output state from "1" corresponding to the normal advantageous section to "3" corresponding to the advantageous section bonus. As a result, the state is controlled to the advantageous zone bonus from the next game. In addition, in this game, since the middle row cherry 7 matching is won, 7 matching can be derived regardless of the operation mode of the stop switch. The main control unit 41 terminates this process after the process of S60.

On the other hand, when the middle stage cherry 7 match is not won (NO in S59), the main control unit 41 determines whether or not the middle stage cherry character match is won (S61). The main control unit 41 performs a freeze lottery (S62) when the middle stage cherry characters are selected (YES in S61). In addition, since the direct hit bonus is won, the AT stock is given to the player, and it is confirmed that the AT is controlled to the advantageous section AT. In the freeze lottery, it is determined whether or not the player wins the freeze prize, and if the player wins the freeze prize, the number of AT stocks to be given is determined.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 45 (e), in the freeze lottery, when the winning combination number in the internal lottery is 39 (the middle stage cherry character is complete), whether or not the freeze is won, and the case where the freeze is won , the number of AT stocks to be given will be determined by lottery. When a freeze win is made, freeze control for delaying the progress of the game for a predetermined delay period is performed in the game after the game in which the middle stage cherry character wins. For example, the period until the first stop operation is activated after the start operation is delayed, or the period until the winning effect is executed after the third stop operation is delayed. Then, by performing freeze control, the determined amount of AT stock is additionally provided.

Returning to FIG. 44, after the process of S62, the main control unit 41 performs control to shift the state to the advantageous zone bonus (S63).

Specifically, the main control unit 41 updates the ball output flag so as to change the ball output state from "1" corresponding to the normal advantageous section to "3" corresponding to the advantageous section bonus. As a result, the state is controlled to the advantageous zone bonus from the next game. In addition, in this game, since the middle stage cherry character matching is won, the character matching can be derived regardless of the operation mode of the stop switch. The main control unit 41 terminates this process after the process of S63.

On the other hand, the main control unit 41 performs a common bonus lottery (S64) when the middle stage cherry characters are not won (NO in S61). In the common bonus lottery, the common bonus first lottery is conducted first, and only when the common bonus first lottery is won, the common bonus second lottery is conducted. In the common bonus second lottery, it is determined whether or not to control to the advantageous section bonus.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 45(f), in the common bonus first lottery, when any combination is won in the internal lottery, it is decided by lottery whether or not the first bonus lottery is won. . When the first bonus lottery is won in the common bonus first lottery, the common bonus second lottery can be received.

Further, as shown in FIG. 45(g), in the common bonus second lottery, it is determined whether or not the second bonus lottery is won based on the flag category won in the internal lottery. Specifically, in the common bonus second lottery, the lottery is performed with different probabilities depending on whether the flag category won in the internal lottery is FC2 or FC3. Note that the combination corresponding to FC2 includes one card with all seven characters, and the combination corresponding to FC3 includes one card with all characters. In other words, if you win 1 piece of 7 matching or 1 piece of character matching, you will be given a chance to control the advantageous section bonus. Furthermore, in the common bonus second lottery, the probability of winning the second bonus differs between when the current set value is 1 to 5 and when the current set value is 6. Specifically, when the current set value is 6, the probability of winning the second bonus win is higher than when the current set value is 1-5. When the second bonus lottery is won in the common bonus second lottery, the common bonus lottery occurs.

Returning to FIG. 44, after the processing of S64, the main control unit 41 determines whether or not the common bonus has been won (S65). When the common bonus is won (YES in S65), the main control unit 41 performs control to shift the state to the advantageous section bonus (S66). Also, since the common bonus is won, the AT stock is given to the player, and it is determined that the AT is controlled to the advantageous section AT.

Specifically, the main control unit 41 updates the ball output flag so as to change the ball output state from "1" corresponding to the normal advantageous section to "3" corresponding to the advantageous section bonus. As a result, the state is controlled to the advantageous zone bonus from the next game. In addition, in this game, when one 7-matching ticket is won, navigation is performed to force the player to operate the stop switch by pushing it in the opposite direction. can be Alternatively, when one character matching card is won, navigation is performed for the player to operate the stop switch by pressing it in the reverse direction, and the character matching can be derived by the player pressing the switch in the reverse direction. In addition, when the omen effect is performed over a plurality of games, in order to not definitely notify the winning of the common bonus, in the game in which the winning of the common bonus is performed, navigation for deriving the 7 matching or character matching is not performed. good too. The main control unit 41 terminates this process after the process of S66.

On the other hand, when the common bonus is not won (NO in S65), the main control unit 41 determines whether or not the accumulated points are 1000p or more (S67). When the accumulated points are 1000p or more (YES in S67), the main control unit 41 gives CZ stock instead of subtracting 1000p from the accumulated points (S68). After that, the main control unit 41 performs control to shift the state to the advantageous zone CZ (S69).

Specifically, the main control unit 41 updates the ball output flag so as to change the ball output state from "1" corresponding to the normal advantageous zone to "2" corresponding to the advantageous zone CZ. As a result, the state is controlled to the advantageous zone CZ from the next game. The main control unit 41 terminates this process after the process of S69. Note that when the accumulated points are 1000p or more, AT stock may be given.

On the other hand, when the accumulated points are less than 1000p (NO in S67), the main control section 41 determines whether or not the CZ stock is given (S70). When the CZ stock is provided (YES in S70), the main control unit 41 performs control to shift the state to the advantageous section CZ (S71).

Specifically, the main control unit 41 updates the ball output flag so as to change the ball output state from "1" corresponding to the normal advantageous zone to "2" corresponding to the advantageous zone CZ. As a result, the state is controlled to the advantageous zone CZ from the next game. After the process of S71, the main control unit 41 ends this process.

On the other hand, when the CZ stock is not provided (NO in S70), the main control unit 41 determines whether or not the AT stock is provided (S71). When the AT stock is provided (YES in S71), the main control unit 41 performs control to shift the state to the advantageous section AT (S72).

Specifically, the main control unit 41 updates the ball output flag so as to change the ball output state from "1" corresponding to the normal advantageous section to "4" corresponding to the advantageous section AT. As a result, the state is controlled to the advantageous section AT from the next game. The main control unit 41 terminates this process after the process of S72.

On the other hand, if the AT stock is not provided (NO in S71), the main control section 41 ends this process.

[Privilege lottery in advantageous section CZ]
FIG. 47 is a diagram for explaining the privilege lottery table in the advantageous zone CZ. As shown in FIG. 47, in the privilege lottery in the advantageous section CZ, it is determined whether or not AT wins based on the flag category assigned to the lottery target combination shown in FIG. For example, in the privilege lottery in the advantageous section CZ, when it is FC4, it is easier to win an AT with a higher probability than when it is FC1. In addition, in this privilege lottery, when it is FC7, it is easier to win an AT with a higher probability than when it is either FC4 or FC1.

Furthermore, in this privilege lottery, whether or not AT wins is determined with different probabilities depending on whether the weak table or the strong table is used. For example, in the privilege lottery in the advantageous section CZ, the probability of AT winning is higher when using the strong table than when using the weak table. Also, when the weak table is used, whether or not to be promoted to the strong table is determined by lottery. It should be noted that, regardless of whether the weak table or the strong table is used, the probability of being controlled to the advantageous interval AT per one game of the advantageous interval CZ is set higher than the normal advantageous interval.

Here, as shown in FIGS. 10 and 11, FC1 is assigned to both the lost lottery and the BB win in the internal lottery. Therefore, in the advantageous section CZ, the privilege lottery is performed based on the common lottery table shown in FIG. 47 for the case of winning the BB during non-inside and the case of losing during the inside.

[Privilege lottery during advantageous section AT]
FIG. 48 is a diagram for explaining the privilege lottery table in the advantageous section AT. As shown in FIG. 48, in the privilege lottery in the advantageous section AT, based on the flag category assigned to the lottery target role shown in FIG. It is determined whether For example, in the privilege lottery in the advantageous section AT, when it is FC4, the number of AT games is likely to be added at a higher probability than when it is FC1, and it is easy to win the special zone. In addition, in this privilege lottery, the number of AT games is more likely to be added and the specialized zone is more likely to be won in FC7 than in either FC4 or FC1.

Here, as shown in FIGS. 10 and 11, FC1 is assigned to both the lost lottery and the BB win in the internal lottery. Therefore, in the advantageous section AT, the privilege lottery is performed based on the common lottery table shown in FIG. 48 in the case of winning the BB in the non-internal game and in the case of losing in the internal game.

[Privilege lottery in advantageous section special zone]
FIG. 49 is a diagram for explaining the privilege lottery table in the advantageous zone specialization zone. As shown in FIG. 49, in the privilege lottery in the zone specializing in the advantageous zone, the number of AT games to be added is determined based on the flag category assigned to the lottery target combination shown in FIG. For example, in the privilege lottery in the advantageous zone specialized zone, when FC4, more AT games are likely to be added with a higher probability than when FC1. In addition, in this privilege lottery, when it is FC7, more AT games are likely to be added with a higher probability than when it is either FC4 or FC1.

Here, as shown in FIGS. 10 and 11, FC1 is assigned to both the lost lottery and the BB win in the internal lottery. Therefore, in the advantageous section AT, the privilege lottery is performed based on the common lottery table shown in FIG. 49 in the case of winning the BB in the non-internal game and in the case of losing in the internal game.

[Second embodiment]
Next, a slot machine according to the second embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 50 to 54. FIG. Regarding the slot machine according to the second embodiment, only the parts different from the slot machine according to the first embodiment will be explained, and other parts will be explained according to the slot machine according to the first embodiment and the slot machine according to the second embodiment. Common with slot machines.

[state change]
FIG. 50 is a diagram for explaining the transition of the ball-out state according to the second embodiment. As shown in FIG. 50, in the second embodiment, as in the first embodiment, non-internal medium, internal medium, and BB are provided as game states, and the ball-out state in the internal medium is usually advantageous. Segment Normal includes Advantageous Segment CZ, Advantageous Segment Bonus, Advantageous Segment AT, Advantageous Segment Specialized Zone, and Advantageous Segment Ending.

Normally, when winning the advantageous section, it is determined whether or not to control the state to the advantageous section AT. Normally, when control to the advantageous section AT is determined, the state is controlled to the advantageous section AT. Winning in which the state is directly controlled in the advantageous section AT without going through the advantageous section CZ or the advantageous section bonus in the normal or the advantageous section normal is also referred to as "direct hit AT winning".

Normally, when a direct hit AT is won, an indication effect is executed to suggest or incite that the state will be controlled in the advantageous section AT. For example, when a direct hit AT is won normally, in the game in which the direct hit AT is won, or in one or more games after the next game, the character image or the lighting of the lamp indicates that the direct hit AT is won, and the state in the advantageous section AT. is controlled, and then the state is controlled to the advantageous section AT.

In the normal advantageous section, an advantageous lottery is conducted to determine whether to control to the advantageous section CZ, whether to control to the advantageous section bonus, and whether to control to the advantageous section AT. In the advantageous lottery, "CZ winning" is a winning state controlled to the advantageous section CZ, "advantageous section bonus winning" is a winning state controlled to the advantageous section bonus, and the state is controlled to the advantageous section AT. Such winning is also called "direct hit AT winning".

Advantageous section Normally, when a direct hit AT is won, the state is controlled to the advantageous section AT. In this case, an indication effect is executed to suggest or incite that the state will be controlled in the advantageous section AT. For example, if a direct hit AT is won in the normal advantageous section, in the game in which the direct hit AT was won, or in one or more games after the next game, the character image or the lighting of the lamp indicates that the direct hit AT is won and the advantageous section AT An effect is performed to suggest or encourage that the state will be controlled in the advantageous section AT, and then the state will be controlled in the advantageous section AT.

In the normal advantageous section, when the advantageous section bonus is won, the state is controlled to the advantageous section bonus. In this case, an indication effect is executed to suggest or incite that the state will be controlled in the advantageous section bonus. For example, if the advantageous zone bonus is won in the normal advantageous zone, in the game in which the advantageous zone bonus was won, or in one or more games after the next game, the advantageous zone bonus is won by the character image or the lighting of the lamp, and An effect that suggests or encourages that the state is controlled to the advantageous section bonus is performed, and then the state is controlled to the advantageous section bonus.

Other control and processing related to state transition are the same as control and processing related to state transition of the slot machine 1 according to the first embodiment shown in FIG.

[Normal middle processing]
FIG. 51 is a flowchart of normal processing executed by the main control unit 41 according to the second embodiment. FIG. 52 is a diagram for explaining a privilege lottery table during normal operation according to the second embodiment. The main control unit 41 executes normal processing when a start operation is performed in each game during normal operation.

As shown in FIG. 51, the main control unit 41 performs an advantageous section transition lottery (S131). In the advantageous section transition lottery, it is determined whether or not the lottery has been won based on whether or not a random number value obtained from numerical values belonging to a predetermined range matches a predetermined determination value. Specifically, one or more random numbers are obtained from a numerical value belonging to the range of 1 to 255, and if the obtained random numbers match a predetermined judgment value, the winning section is won, and if they do not match, it is advantageous. Do not win the section. In addition, the same method is used not only in the advantageous section transition lottery but also in other lotteries such as AT lottery, ED transition difference lottery, advantageous lottery, and high probability transition lottery, which will be described later.

In the advantageous section transition lottery, the advantageous section is won when one of the combination numbers 7 to 41 among the lottery target combinations shown in FIG. 10 is won. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 52(a), in the advantageous section transition lottery, when the winning hand numbers in the internal lottery are 7 to 41, the judgment value corresponding to winning the advantageous section becomes 255. is set. On the other hand, when the combination number won in the internal lottery is another number, the number of judgment values corresponding to winning the advantageous section is set to zero. Therefore, in the advantageous section transition lottery, when the winning combination numbers in the internal lottery are 7 to 41, the advantageous section is always won.

Returning to FIG. 51, the main control unit 41 determines whether or not the advantageous section is won after performing the advantageous section transition lottery (S132). If the winning section is not won (NO in S132), the main control unit 41 ends this process. On the other hand, if the advantageous section is won (YES in S132), the main control unit 41 conducts a scenario lottery (S133).

As shown in FIG. 52(b), in the scenario lottery, one of scenarios 1 to 5 is determined based on the type of flag category corresponding to the winning combination.

Next, the main control unit 41 conducts a point acquisition lottery (S134). In the point acquisition lottery, points are determined based on the flag category assigned to the lottery target combination shown in FIG.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 52(c), in the point acquisition lottery, the number of points to be awarded is determined by lottery based on the flag category won in the internal lottery, and points are awarded to the player. .

Next, the main control unit 41 conducts an AT lottery (S135). In the AT lottery, whether or not AT is won is determined based on the combination numbers assigned to the lottery target combination shown in FIG.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 52(d), in the AT lottery, the number of determination values used in the AT lottery is set based on the winning hand number in the internal lottery, and the obtained random number is If the set judgment value is matched, the direct hit AT is won, and if not matched, the direct hit AT is not won. Furthermore, in the AT lottery, different determination value numbers are set depending on whether the current set value is 1 to 5 or when the current set value is 6. Specifically, when the current set value is 6, the determination value number is set so that the probability of winning a direct hit AT is higher than when the current set value is 1-5. When a direct AT lottery is won in an AT lottery, an AT stock is given to the player.

Returning to FIG. 51, the main control unit 41 determines whether or not the direct hit AT is won (S136). When the direct hit AT wins (YES in S136), the main control unit 41 performs control to shift the state from the normal to the advantageous section AT (S137) because the direct hit AT wins.

Specifically, the main control unit 41 updates the ball output flag so as to change the ball output state from "0" corresponding to normal to "4" corresponding to the advantageous interval AT. As a result, the state is controlled to the advantageous section AT from the next game. The main control unit 41 terminates this process after the process of S137.

On the other hand, when the direct hit AT is not won (NO in S136), the main control unit 41 performs an ED shift difference lottery (S138). In the ED transition difference sheet lottery, the ED transition difference sheet is determined. Note that, in the second embodiment, unlike the first embodiment, when the total number of net increases in medals updated based on the progress of the game reaches a predetermined ED shift difference during the advantageous interval, the advantageous The state is controlled at the interval ending. In the advantageous section ending, for example, it is confirmed that the control to the ball output state in the advantageous section continues until the total value of the net increase number reaches the upper limit number, for example, the ED transition difference is set to 2100, and If the upper limit is set to 2400, when the total number of net increase in the number of coins released in the advantageous section reaches 2100, the total number of net increase in the number of coins to be released in the advantageous section reaches 2400. The ball state (specifically, the advantageous section AT) continues. In this case, when the total value of the number of net increases reaches 2100, the acquisition of 300 medals is confirmed. The ED shift difference sheet is set when the state shifts from the normal state to the ball-out state in the advantageous section. Note that the ED transition difference sheet is not limited to being determined by lottery, and may be determined in advance.

As shown in FIG. 52(e), in the ED transition difference sheet lottery, different determination values are set according to a plurality of types of ED transition difference sheets, and when one of the roles is won in the internal lottery , one of the ED shift difference sheets is determined by lottery.

Returning to FIG. 51, after the process of S138, the main control unit 41 sets the ED transition difference sheet determined by the ED transition difference sheet lottery (S139). After that, the main control unit 41 performs control to shift the state from the normal state to the advantageous section normal state (S140).

Specifically, the main control unit 41 updates the ball payout flag so as to change the ball payout state from “0” corresponding to normal to “1” corresponding to normal in the advantageous section. As a result, the state is controlled in the advantageous section normal from the next game. The main control unit 41 terminates this process after the process of S140.

[advantageous section normal middle processing]
FIG. 53 is a flowchart of the advantageous section normal processing executed by the main control unit 41 according to the second embodiment. FIG. 54 is a diagram for explaining a privilege lottery table during the normal advantageous section according to the second embodiment. The main control unit 41 executes processing during normal advantageous interval when a start operation is performed in each game during normal advantageous interval.

As shown in FIG. 53, the main control unit 41 determines whether or not reaching points (for example, 100p, 300p, 600p) have been reached (S151). When the reaching point is reached (YES in S151), the main control unit 41 performs a point privilege lottery (S152). In the point privilege lottery, it is determined whether or not CZ wins and AT wins or not.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 54(a), in the point privilege lottery, based on the scenario determined by the scenario lottery shown in FIG. It is decided whether or not to win the CZ and whether or not to win the AT.

Returning to FIG. 53, after the process of S152 or when the reaching point has not been reached (NO in S151), the main control unit 41 performs a point acquisition lottery (S153). In the point acquisition lottery, points are determined based on the flag category assigned to the lottery target combination shown in FIG.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 54(b), in the point acquisition lottery, the number of points to be awarded is determined by lottery based on the flag category won in the internal lottery, and points are awarded to the player. .

Furthermore, in the present embodiment, a point acquisition lottery is performed based on different lottery tables depending on whether the mode is the normal mode or the acceleration mode. Specifically, the winning probability is the same in the acceleration mode and the normal mode, but more points are added in the acceleration mode than in the normal mode.

Returning to FIG. 53, the main control unit 41 performs an acceleration mode promotion lottery after performing a point acquisition lottery (S154). In the acceleration mode promotion lottery, points are determined based on the flag category assigned to the lottery target combination shown in FIG.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 54(c), in the acceleration mode promotion lottery, it is determined whether or not to promote to the acceleration mode based on the flag category won in the internal lottery.

Returning to FIG. 53, the main control unit 41 conducts an advantage lottery after performing the acceleration mode promotion lottery (S155). In the advantageous lottery, it is determined whether or not to win the CZ, whether or not to win the advantageous section bonus, and whether or not to win the AT.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 54(d), in the advantageous lottery, the number of judgment values used in the advantageous lottery is set based on the winning hand number in the internal lottery, and the obtained random number is The type of winning that matches the set judgment value is determined. Furthermore, in the advantageous lottery, different determination values are set depending on whether the probability state currently under control is low probability or high probability. In addition, in the advantageous lottery, the number of determination values does not differ according to the set value.

Here, comparing the AT lottery during the normal period shown in FIG. 52(d) and the advantageous lottery during the normal period of the advantageous section shown in FIG. ) or middle stage cherry character matching (role number 39) is won, the number of determination values for AT winning in the advantageous lottery is usually middle stage cherry 7 matching (role number 38) and middle stage cherry character matching (role number 39) It is smaller than the determination value number of direct hit AT winning in AT lottery when winning. In other words, when the middle cherry 7 match (role number 38) or the middle cherry character match (role number 39) is won during the normal period, the determination value of the direct hit AT winning in the AT lottery is the middle cherry 7 during the normal section. It is larger than the number of determination values for AT winning in the advantageous lottery when matching (role number 38) or middle stage cherry character matching (role number 39) is won. In this way, the AT lottery during the normal period has a higher probability of being controlled to the advantageous section AT than the advantageous lottery during the normal period of the advantageous section, making the lottery advantageous to the player.

In addition, in the AT lottery during normal, the number of determination values for direct hit AT winning when the general role corresponding to the combination numbers 2, 8 to 31 is won is set, whereas the advantageous lottery during the normal period of the advantageous section , the number of determination values for AT winning when the general combination corresponding to combination numbers 2, 8 to 31 is won is not set. In this way, in the AT lottery during the normal period, when the general combination corresponding to the combination numbers 2, 8 to 31 is won, the lottery for controlling the AT in the advantageous section is performed. In the advantageous lottery in , when the general combination corresponding to combination numbers 2, 8 to 31 is won, the lottery for controlling to the advantageous section AT is not performed.

Also, in the AT lottery during normal operation, the lottery table differs according to the set value, whereas in the advantageous lottery during the normal period of the advantageous section, the lottery table does not differ according to the set value.

In the advantageous lottery, CZ stock is given to the player when CZ is won, the advantageous zone bonus is given to the player when the advantageous section bonus is won, and AT stock is given to the player when AT is won. .

Returning to FIG. 53, the main control unit 41 performs a high-probability transition lottery after the process of S155 (S156). As shown in FIG. 54 (e), in the high-probability transition lottery, based on the combination number won in the internal lottery, the number of judgment values is set for each of the low-probability and high-probability, and the obtained random A probability state is determined in which the numerical value matches the set judgment value. In addition, in the high probability transition lottery, the number of judgment values does not differ according to the set value.

In the high-probability shift lottery, the probability state is controlled to be low-probability when determined with low-probability, and the probability state is controlled with high-precision when determined with high-probability.

Returning to FIG. 53, after the processing of S156, the main control unit 41 determines whether or not the CZ stock is provided (S157). When the CZ stock is provided (YES in S157), the main control unit 41 performs control to shift the state to the advantageous section CZ (S158).

Specifically, the main control unit 41 updates the ball output flag so as to change the ball output state from "1" corresponding to the normal advantageous zone to "2" corresponding to the advantageous zone CZ. As a result, the state is controlled to the advantageous zone CZ from the next game. The main control unit 41 ends this process after the process of S158.

On the other hand, when the CZ stock is not given (NO in S157), the main control unit 41 determines whether or not the advantageous section bonus is won (S159). When the advantageous zone bonus is won (YES in S159), the main control unit 41 performs control to shift the state to the advantageous zone bonus (S160).

Specifically, the main control unit 41 updates the ball output flag so as to change the ball output state from "1" corresponding to the normal advantageous section to "3" corresponding to the advantageous section bonus. As a result, the state is controlled to the advantageous zone bonus from the next game. The main control unit 41 terminates this process after the process of S160.

On the other hand, when the advantageous section bonus is not won (NO in S159), the main control unit 41 determines whether or not the AT stock is provided (S161). When the AT stock is provided (YES in S161), the main control unit 41 performs control to shift the state to the advantageous section AT (S162).

Specifically, the main control unit 41 updates the ball output flag so as to change the ball output state from "1" corresponding to the normal advantageous section to "4" corresponding to the advantageous section AT. As a result, the state is controlled to the advantageous section AT from the next game.

On the other hand, if the AT stock is not given (NO in S161), or after the process of S162, the main control unit 41 ends this process.

[Main effects]
Next, main effects obtained by the above-described embodiment will be described.

(1-1) having a variable display section capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information (for example, patterns) each identifiable,
In a slot machine (e.g., slot machine 1) in which a display result is derived by stopping the variable display of the variable display unit after the variable display unit is variably displayed, and a prize can be awarded according to the display result,
a ball-out state control means for controlling the ball-out state (for example, processing for controlling the ball-out state by the main control unit 41);
Pre-determining means (for example, processing for performing internal lottery by the main control unit 41) for determining display results that allow derivation,
The ball payout state includes a first ball payout state (for example, normal zone), a second ball payout state (eg, advantageous zone CZ), and more than the first ball payout state and the second ball payout state. A third ball output state that is advantageous to the player (for example, an advantageous section AT) is included,
The determination result of the pre-determining means allows derivation of a special display result (eg, BB symbol combination) for controlling to a special game state (eg, BB). Special determination result (eg, BB winning). includes
In both the first ball-out state and the second ball-out state, when the determination result of the pre-determining means is the special determination result and the special display result is not derived, the special determination result is carried over to the next game or later (for example, the process of carrying over the BB winning by the main control unit 41),
A derivable game capable of deriving the special display result in both the first ball-out state and the second ball-out state (for example, a game in which a BB win is made while not inside, a game in which a loss is made while inside) is performed, and in the derivable game, not deriving the special display result is more advantageous for the player than deriving the special display result (for example, in the normal advantageous section and the advantageous section CZ is advantageous not to win the BB prize),
In the derivable game in the first ball-out state, when the special display result is not derived, the first privilege related to the third ball-out state (for example, points used in the point privilege lottery shown in FIG. 45(b) ) can be granted, while the first privilege cannot be granted when the special display result is derived (for example, the example shown in FIG. 22),
In the derivable game in the second ball output state, when the special display result is not derived, the second privilege related to the third ball output state (for example, promotion of the table used in the privilege lottery shown in FIG. 47) While granting is possible, granting of the second privilege is impossible when the special display result is derived (for example, the example shown in FIG. 23).

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 22, in a game in which a BB prize can be won in a normal advantageous section, points are awarded when a BB prize is missed, but points are not awarded when a BB prize is awarded. Also, as shown in FIG. 23, in a BB winning game in the advantageous section CZ, the lottery table is promoted when the BB winning is missed, but the lottery table is not promoted when the BB is won. In this way, when a BB win is missed, the privilege given is different for each state of ball output. It is possible to sustain the desire to continue playing the game. In addition, in a BB winning game, it is possible to make the player conscious of missing the BB winning.

(1-2) both the first ball-out state and the second ball-out state have a gaming value grant rate per unit game of less than 1 (for example, the example shown in FIG. 5);
The second ball output state has a higher probability of being controlled to the third ball output state per unit game than the first ball output state (for example, controlled to the advantageous interval AT in the advantageous interval CZ per game) The probability of being successful is set higher than normal in the advantageous section).

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 5, both the normal advantageous interval and the advantageous interval CZ have a ball payout rate of less than 1 per game, but the advantageous interval CZ is controlled to the advantageous interval AT per game. The probability of being hit is set higher than normal in the advantageous section. In this way, the probability of being controlled to the advantageous section AT differs for each ball output state, so that the interest in the game can be improved.

(1-3) Even in the third ball-out state, if the determination result of the pre-determining means is the special determination result and the special display result is not derived, the special determination result will be displayed in the next game and thereafter. carried over (for example, a process of carrying over the BB winning by the main control unit 41),
Even in the third ball-out state, the derivable game may be performed, and in the derivable game, not deriving the special display result is more advantageous to the player than deriving the special display result. (For example, it is advantageous not to win BB in the advantageous section AT),
In the derivable game in the third ball output state, when the special display result is not derived, a third benefit related to the third ball output state (for example, an addition to the AT game) can be given. , the third privilege cannot be given when the special display result is derived (for example, the example shown in FIG. 24).

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 24, in the BB winning possible game in the advantageous section AT, while the AT game is added when the BB winning is missed, the AT game is awarded when the BB winning is made. No top-up is given. As a result, in a game in which a BB prize can be won, the player can be conscious of missing the BB prize.

(1-4) The first privilege is a privilege for facilitating control to the third ball output state (for example, points used in the point privilege lottery shown in FIG. 45(b)),
The second privilege is a privilege for facilitating control to the third ball-out state, and is a privilege more advantageous to the player than the first privilege (for example, it is used in the privilege lottery shown in FIG. 47). table promotion),
The third privilege is a privilege for extending the control period in the third ball-out state (for example, adding an AT game).

In this way, since the benefits given are different according to the state of the paid-out balls, the games are diversified and the amusement of the games can be improved.

(1-5) A plurality of variable display units are provided, and a prize can be awarded according to a display result combination that is a combination of display results of the plurality of variable display units;
A display means for displaying an image (for example, a liquid crystal display 51) is provided,
The display means displays an image suggesting granting of the first privilege, the second privilege, or the third privilege at a specific timing after all the variable displays of the plurality of variable display portions have stopped ( For example, FIG. 22(d1), FIG. 23(d1), and FIG. 24(d1)).

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 22(d1), FIG. 23(d1), and FIG. 24(d1), an image suggesting that a privilege is given at a timing after the third stop operation is performed in the BB winable game. is displayed. As a result, the player can be made to pay attention to whether or not the privilege is given at the time of the third stop operation.

(1-5) In (1-4) above,
The display means, when the special display result is derived in the derivable game in any one of the first ball-out state, the second ball-out state, and the third ball-out state, displays the An image suggesting that control to the special game state is in progress is displayed (for example, examples of FIG. 22(d3), FIG. 23(d3), and FIG. 24(d3)).

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 22(d3), FIG. 23(d3), and FIG. An image is displayed indicating that it is in the middle. This makes it possible for the player to recognize that the privilege was not given at the time of the third stop operation.

(1-6) The probability that the derivable game is played is higher than the determination probability of each determination result by the preliminary determination means (for example, the example shown in FIG. 12).

Specifically, the probability of winning BB among non-internal hands and the probability of losing inside hands are higher than the winning probability of each of the other lottery target roles. As a result, since the BB winning game is played at a high frequency, the player can be expected to frequently receive a privilege when the BB winning is missed.

(1-7) A plurality of variable display units are provided, and a prize can be awarded according to a display result combination that is a combination of display results of the plurality of variable display units;
A plurality of derivation operation means (for example, stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R) operated to derive the display result combination,
The determination result of the pre-determining means includes a plurality of operation order determination results (for example, pushing first) with different display results derived according to the operation order of the plurality of derivation operation means,
The probability that the derivable game is played is lower than the probability obtained by adding up the probability of each of the plurality of operation order determination results by the pre-determining means (for example, the example shown in FIG. 12).

Specifically, the probability of winning BB among non-internal players and the probability of losing among internal players are higher than the winning probability of each winning hand. As a result, since the BB winning game is played at a high frequency, the player can be expected to frequently receive a privilege when the BB winning is missed.

(2-1) having a variable display unit capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information (for example, patterns) each of which is identifiable;
In a slot machine (e.g., slot machine 1) in which a display result is derived by stopping the variable display of the variable display unit after the variable display unit is variably displayed, and a prize can be awarded according to the display result,
a ball-out state control means for controlling the ball-out state (for example, processing for controlling the ball-out state by the main control unit 41);
Pre-determining means (for example, processing for performing internal lottery by the main control unit 41) for determining display results that allow derivation,
The ball payout state includes a first ball payout state (for example, normal zone), a second ball payout state (eg, advantageous zone CZ), and more than the first ball payout state and the second ball payout state. A third ball output state that is advantageous to the player (for example, an advantageous section AT) is included,
The determination result of the pre-determining means allows derivation of a special display result (eg, BB symbol combination) for controlling to a special game state (eg, BB). Special determination result (eg, BB winning). includes
In both the first ball-out state and the second ball-out state, when the determination result of the pre-determining means is the special determination result and the special display result is not derived, the special determination result is carried over to the next game or later (for example, the process of carrying over the BB winning by the main control unit 41),
A derivable game capable of deriving the special display result in both the first ball-out state and the second ball-out state (for example, a game in which a BB win is made while not inside, a game in which a loss is made while inside) is performed, and in the derivable game, not deriving the special display result is more advantageous for the player than deriving the special display result (for example, in the normal advantageous section and the advantageous section CZ is advantageous not to win the BB prize),
In the derivable game in the first ball-out state, when the special display result is not derived, the first privilege related to the third ball-out state (for example, points used in the point privilege lottery shown in FIG. 45(b) ) can be granted, while the first privilege cannot be granted when the special display result is derived (for example, the example shown in FIG. 22),
In the derivable game in the second ball output state, when the special display result is not derived, the second privilege related to the third ball output state (for example, promotion of the table used in the privilege lottery shown in FIG. 47) While granting is possible, granting of the second privilege is impossible when the special display result is derived (for example, the example shown in FIG. 23),
The derivable game includes a first derivable game in which the decision result of the pre-determining means becomes the special decision result when the special decision result is not carried over (for example, a game in which BB is won while not inside ), and a second derivable game in which the determination result of the pre-determination means is a determination result that does not allow derivation of any display result when the special determination result is carried over (e.g. game) and
In the first ball output state, the first benefit is based on a lottery table common to the first derivable game and the second derivable game (for example, a point privilege lottery table shown in FIG. 45(b)). A lottery related to the grant will be held,
In the second ball-out state, a lottery relating to granting of the second privilege based on a lottery table (for example, a privilege lottery table shown in FIG. 47) common to the first derivable game and the second derivable game is done.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 22, in a game in which a BB prize can be won in a normal advantageous section, points are awarded when a BB prize is missed, but points are not awarded when a BB prize is awarded. Also, as shown in FIG. 23, in a BB winning game in the advantageous section CZ, the lottery table is promoted when the BB winning is missed, but the lottery table is not promoted when the BB is won. In this way, when a BB win is missed, the privilege given is different for each state of ball output. It is possible to sustain the desire to continue playing the game. In addition, in a BB winning game, it is possible to make the player conscious of missing the BB winning. Furthermore, during the non-inside and inside in the advantageous section normal, or in the non-inside and inside in the advantageous section CZ, benefits are given using a common table in the BB winable game, so the processing burden related to the lottery can be reduced.

(2-2) the probability that the first derivable game will be played when the special decision result is not carried over, and the probability that the second derivable game will be played when the special decision result is carried over; are the same (eg, the example shown in FIG. 12).

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 12, the probability of winning the BB during non-internal and the probability of losing during internal are the same, so regardless of whether it is non-internal or internal , the player can play a BB winning game with a certain probability.

(2-3) Even in the third ball-out state, when the determination result of the pre-determining means is the special determination result and the special display result is not derived, the special determination result will be displayed in the next game and thereafter. carried over,
Even in the third ball-out state, the derivable game may be performed, and in the derivable game, not deriving the special display result is more advantageous to the player than deriving the special display result. and
In the derivable game in the third ball output state, when the special display result is not derived, it is possible to provide the third privilege related to the third ball output state, while the special display result is derived. when it is impossible to grant the third privilege,
In the third ball-out state, a lottery relating to granting of the third privilege is performed based on a common lottery table for the first withdrawal possible game and the second withdrawal possible game.

Specifically, during the non-internal and internal periods of the advantageous section AT, benefits are awarded using a common table in the BB winable game, so the processing load related to the lottery can be reduced.

(2-4) performing a lottery regarding granting of benefits based on category information (for example, flag category) assigned for each type of determination result of the pre-determining means;
Common specific category information (for example, FC1) is assigned to the decision result of the pre-determining means in the first derivable game and the decision result of the pre-determining means in the second derivable game,
The number of category information is less than the number of allocation information assigned to each of the determination results of the pre-determining means (eg examples shown in FIGS. 10 and 11).

Specifically, a lottery for benefits is performed based on the flag category whose number is smaller than the win number, and FC1 is assigned to both losing and BB wins in the internal lottery. As a result, since there is no need to use the winning combination number for the lottery for the privilege, it is possible to perform a suitable lottery that does not impose a control burden.

(2-5) In (2-4) above,
The decision result of the pre-determination means includes a predetermined decision result (for example, normal reply winning) different from the special decision result,
The specific category information is also assigned to the predetermined decision result (for example, examples shown in FIGS. 10 and 11).

Specifically, since the same FC1 as that of BBs and losers is assigned to normal replies and the like, it is possible to reduce the capacity required for processing related to the lottery of benefits.

(3-1) having a variable display section capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information (for example, patterns) each identifiable,
In a slot machine (e.g., slot machine 1) in which a display result is derived by stopping the variable display of the variable display unit after the variable display unit is variably displayed, and a prize can be awarded according to the display result,
a ball-out state control means for controlling the ball-out state (for example, processing for controlling the ball-out state by the main control unit 41);
Pre-determining means (for example, processing for performing internal lottery by the main control unit 41) for determining display results that allow derivation,
The ball output states include a first ball output state (for example, normal zone), a second ball output state (for example, advantageous zone CZ) that is more advantageous to the player than the first ball output state, and includes a first-ball-out state and a third-ball-out state (e.g., advantageous section AT) that is more advantageous to the player than the second-ball-out state;
The determination result of the pre-determining means allows derivation of a special display result (eg, BB symbol combination) for controlling to a special game state (eg, BB). Special determination result (eg, BB winning). includes
In both the first ball-out state and the second ball-out state, when the determination result of the pre-determining means is the special determination result and the special display result is not derived, the special determination result is carried over to the next game or later (for example, the process of carrying over the BB winning by the main control unit 41),
A derivable game capable of deriving the special display result in both the first ball-out state and the second ball-out state (for example, a game in which a BB win is made while not inside, a game in which a loss is made while inside) is performed, and in the derivable game, not deriving the special display result is more advantageous for the player than deriving the special display result (for example, in the normal advantageous section and the advantageous section CZ is advantageous not to win BB),
The derivable game includes a first derivable game in which the decision result of the pre-determining means becomes the special decision result when the special decision result is not carried over (for example, a game in which BB is won while not inside ), and a second derivable game in which the determination result of the pre-determination means is a determination result that does not allow derivation of any display result when the special determination result is carried over (e.g. game) and
In the first ball-out state, in neither the first derivable game nor the second derivable game, a specific suggestion (for example, a winning combination suggestion of a black diamond image) that suggests the special determination result is not performed (for example, , example shown in FIG. 22),
In the second ball-out state, the specific suggestion common to the first lead-out possible game and the second lead-out possible game is performed (for example, the example shown in FIG. 23).

As shown in FIG. 22, in a BB winable game in the normal advantageous section, points are awarded when a BB win is missed, but points are not awarded when a BB win is made. Also, as shown in FIG. 23, in a BB winning game in the advantageous section CZ, the lottery table is promoted when the BB winning is missed, but the lottery table is not promoted when the BB is won. In this way, when a BB win is missed, the privilege given is different for each state of ball output. It is possible to sustain the desire to continue playing the game. In addition, in a BB winning game, it is possible to make the player conscious of missing the BB winning. Furthermore, while the winning combination suggestion is not made in the BB winable game in the advantageous section normal, the winning combination suggestion in the BB winable game is made both in the non-internal and internal periods in the advantageous section CZ. As a result, in the advantageous section CZ, it is possible for the player to miss the BB winning both during the non-inside and inside. Furthermore, by suggesting the winning combination, the player can guess that the ball-out state under control is the advantageous zone CZ.

(3-2) both the first ball-out state and the second ball-out state have a gaming value grant rate per unit game of less than 1 (for example, the example shown in FIG. 5);
The second ball output state has a higher probability of being controlled to the third ball output state per unit game than the first ball output state (for example, controlled to the advantageous interval AT in the advantageous interval CZ per game). The probability of being successful is set higher than normal in the advantageous section).

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 5, both the normal advantageous interval and the advantageous interval CZ have a ball payout rate of less than 1 per game, but the advantageous interval CZ is controlled to the advantageous interval AT per game. The probability of being hit is set higher than normal in the advantageous section. In this way, the probability of being controlled to the advantageous section AT differs for each ball output state, so that the interest in the game can be improved.

(3-3) Even in the third ball-out state, when the determination result of the pre-determining means is the special determination result and the special display result is not derived, the special determination result will be displayed in the next game and thereafter. carried over,
Even in the third ball-out state, the derivable game may be performed, and in the derivable game, not deriving the special display result is more advantageous to the player than deriving the special display result. and
In the third ball-out state, the specific suggestions common to those in the second ball-out state are performed in both the first withdrawal-enabled game and the second withdrawal-enabled game.

Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 23 and 24, in both the advantageous interval CZ and the advantageous interval AT, a common winning combination suggestion is made in the BB winable game. In either case, the BB prize can be missed by the player. Furthermore, by performing a common winning combination suggestion, the winning combination suggestion becomes easier to understand.

(3-4) having a plurality of the variable display portions, and a prize can be awarded according to a display result combination that is a combination of display results of the plurality of variable display portions;
a start operation means (for example, a start switch 7) operated to start the variable display of the plurality of variable display units;
A plurality of derivation operation means (for example, stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R) operated to derive the display result combination,
The suggesting means for performing the specific suggestion includes first suggesting means (for example, liquid crystal display 51) and second suggesting means (for example, side lamp 27),
In the first derivable game or the second derivable game, when the start operating means is operated, the specific suggestion by the first suggesting means and the second suggesting means is started, and the plurality of variable displays. When one of the plurality of derivation operation means is operated and the possibility of deriving the special display result disappears in a state where the part is displayed in a variable manner, the specific suggestion by the first suggestion means ends. On the other hand, in a state in which the specific suggestion by the second suggestion means continues and one variable display part is variably displayed, when the derivation operation means corresponding to the one variable display part is operated, The specific suggestion by the second suggestion means ends (for example, examples shown in FIGS. 20, 21, 23, and 24).

Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 20, 21, 23, and 24, when the start operation is performed, the liquid crystal display 51 and the side lamp 27 are used to start the winning combination suggesting effect, and thereafter, the second When the BB winning is confirmed by the first stop operation, the suggestion by the liquid crystal display 51 ends, while the suggestion by the side lamp 27 continues, and when the third stop operation is performed, the suggestion by the side lamp 27. ends. In this way, since the winning combination is suggested in two stages, the suggestion can be made in an easy-to-understand manner for the player.

(3-5) In (3-4) above,
When the specific suggestion by the second suggestion means ends, the grant of a privilege is suggested by the first suggestion means,
Suggestion of awarding of a privilege differs between the first ball-out state and the second ball-out state (for example, examples of FIG. 23(d1) and FIG. 23(d1)).

Specifically, when a BB prize is not won in a game in which a BB prize is possible, the liquid crystal display 51 indicates the provision of a privilege according to the state of the ball output after the winning combination indication effect is completed, thereby improving the interest of the game. can be made

(3-6) the determination result of the pre-determination means includes a specific determination result (for example, winning a common plum) different from the special determination result;
The specific suggestion is made even when the decision result of the pre-determining means is the specific decision result (for example, examples shown in FIGS. 20 and 21).

Specifically, not only in games that can win BB prizes, but also in games in which rare roles such as common plums are won, a winning role suggestive effect is performed, so the player will be encouraged to miss BB prizes and will not be able to win rare roles. The player can also be made to expect that the

(3-7) being controlled to the special game state when the special display result is derived in the second derivable game,
When the special game state ends, a game is played in which the original ball-out state is controlled and the special determination result is not carried over (for example, after the BB is finished, the original ball-out state in the non-internal state is played). controlled).

Specifically, after the BB is over, the game is controlled to the original ball-out state in the non-internal state. It is safe.

(3-8) The staying rate of the game in the first ball-out state is higher than the staying rate of the game in either the second ball-out state or the third ball-out state, and in the second ball-out state It is higher than the total stay rate of the game and the game in the third ball output state (for example, the stay rate of the game in the normal advantageous section is higher than the stay rate of the game in both the advantageous section CZ and the advantageous section AT, And greater than the staying ratio of the total game that totals the games in the advantageous section CZ and the advantageous section AT)
Specifically, the rate of stay in games in the normal advantageous section is greater than the rate of stay in games in both the advantageous section CZ and the advantageous section AT, and the total number of games that total the games in the advantageous section CZ and the advantageous section AT Greater than stay rate. By not performing the winning combination suggestion in the normal advantageous section with a large staying ratio, it is possible to prevent the player from feeling annoyed by the performance by the image, sound, light, etc., by the winning combination suggestion.

(3-9) In the game in the special game state, a lottery regarding the granting of the privilege related to the third ball-out state is not performed, whereas in the withdrawable game, a lottery regarding the granting of the privilege is performed. , the game that can be derived is more advantageous to the player than the game in the special game state (for example, while the lottery for benefits is not performed during the BB, the lottery for the benefits is performed in the BB winable game). is called).

Specifically, while the bonus lottery is not held during the BB, the bonus lottery is held in the BB winable game, and if the BB wins, the award of the bonus will be cancelled. , it is more advantageous for the player to miss the BB prize in the BB prize winning game.

(3-10) When the count value counted based on the progress of the game reaches the upper limit value, it is controlled to the initial state (for example, normal in the normal section),
In the special game state, the update value is not updated for each ball output state, but the count value is counted (for example, during BB, the number of ED transition Gs, points, etc. are not updated). While not counted, the number of advantageous section G and the number of net increases are counted).

Specifically, while the ED transition G number and points are not updated during the BB, the advantageous section G number and the net increase number are counted. It is more advantageous to drop the .

(3-11) The game value grant rate per unit game in the special game state is lower than the grant rate in the third ball payout state (for example, during BB, the payout rate is higher than in the advantageous section AT) low rate).

Specifically, during the BB, the ball output rate is lower than in the advantageous section AT, so it is more advantageous for the player to miss the BB winning in the BB winning game.

(4-1) Equipped with a variable display unit capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information (for example, patterns) each identifiable,
In a slot machine (e.g., slot machine 1) in which a display result is derived by stopping the variable display of the variable display unit after the variable display unit is variably displayed, and a prize can be awarded according to the display result,
a ball-out state control means for controlling the ball-out state (for example, processing for controlling the ball-out state by the main control unit 41);
Predetermining means (for example, processing for performing an internal lottery by the main control unit 41) for determining display results that allow derivation;
counting means (for example, processing for updating the number of advantageous intervals G by the main control unit 41) for updating the count value (for example, the number of advantageous intervals G) based on the progress of the game;
The ball payout state includes a first ball payout state (for example, normal zone), a second ball payout state (eg, advantageous zone CZ), and more than the first ball payout state and the second ball payout state. A third ball output state that is advantageous to the player (for example, an advantageous section AT) is included,
The determination result of the pre-determining means allows derivation of a special display result (eg, BB symbol combination) for controlling to a special game state (eg, BB). Special determination result (eg, BB winning). includes
In both the first ball-out state and the second ball-out state, when the determination result of the pre-determining means is the special determination result and the special display result is not derived, the special determination result is carried over to the next game or later (for example, the process of carrying over the BB winning by the main control unit 41),
A derivable game capable of deriving the special display result in both the first ball-out state and the second ball-out state (for example, a game in which a BB win is made while not inside, a game in which a loss is made while inside) is performed, and in the derivable game, not deriving the special display result is more advantageous for the player than deriving the special display result (for example, in the normal advantageous section and the advantageous section CZ is advantageous not to win BB),
The counting means counts the count value in any of the first ball-out state, the second ball-out state, and the third ball-out state (for example, in any ball-out state in the advantageous interval Also, the number of advantageous sections G is updated),
In the third ball output state, when the count value reaches the upper limit value, the control to the third ball output state ends (for example, as shown in FIG. the state shifts to the normal section when it reaches ),
In the special game state controlled by deriving the special display result in the first ball-out state (for example, BB controlled in the normal advantageous section), the third ball-out in the first ball-out state The count value is counted (for example, the number of advantageous sections G is (example shown in FIG. 5),
In the special game state controlled by deriving the special display result in the second ball-out state (for example, BB controlled in the advantageous zone CZ), the third ball-out in the second ball-out state The count value is counted (for example, the number of advantageous sections G is counted, while the processing for controlling the state (for example, the processing related to AT such as the privilege lottery shown in FIG. 47) is not performed. 5).

Specifically, in the normal advantageous section, AT-related processing such as a point privilege lottery is performed, but in the BB, the number of advantageous sections G is counted although AT-related processing is not performed. Also, in the advantageous section CZ, AT-related processing such as a privilege lottery is performed, but in the BB, the number of advantageous sections G is counted although AT-related processing is not performed. In this way, the benefits given to each state of the ball are different, and by constructing the game property considering multiple states, the interest in the game can be improved, so that the player's motivation to continue playing is maintained. be able to. In addition, in a BB winning game, it is possible to make the player conscious of missing the BB winning.

(4-2) Display means for displaying an image (for example, a liquid crystal display 51),
The display means is
Displaying a related image (for example, a point map, an image showing the number of remaining games in the advantageous zone CZ) related to the third ball payout state for each of the ball payout states,
In the special game state, displaying a background image (for example, an image related to BB) so as to obstruct the viewing of the related image;
The background image is common regardless of the special game state controlled in any of the ball-out states (for example, examples shown in FIGS. 22(d3) and 23(d3)).

Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 22(d3) and 23(d3), in both the normal advantageous section and the advantageous section CZ, an image showing the point map and the number of remaining games in the advantageous section CZ is displayed in the BB. The visibility is obstructed by the image shown. This can suggest to the player that points and the number of remaining games in the advantageous section CZ will not be updated during the BB.

(4-3) Even in the third ball-out state, when the determination result of the pre-determining means is the special determination result and the special display result is not derived, the special determination result will be displayed in the next game and thereafter. carried over,
Even in the third ball-out state, the derivable game may be performed, and in the derivable game, not deriving the special display result is more advantageous to the player than deriving the special display result. and
In the special game state in which the special display result is derived and controlled in the derivable game in the third ball-out state (for example, BB controlled in the advantageous interval AT), the third ball-out state in the third ball-out state The count value is counted (for example, the number of advantageous sections G is (example shown in Figure 5).

Specifically, in the advantageous section AT, while AT-related processing such as a privilege lottery is performed, during the BB, although AT-related processing is not performed, the number of advantageous sections G is counted. To make a player conscious of missing a BB prize in a prize-winning game.

(5-1) having a plurality of variable display units capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information (for example, patterns) each identifiable,
A display result is derived by stopping the variable display of the variable display portion after the variable display portion is variably displayed, and winning can occur according to a display result combination that is a combination of display results of a plurality of variable display portions. In a slot machine (for example, slot machine 1),
a ball-out state control means for controlling the ball-out state (for example, processing for controlling the ball-out state by the main control unit 41);
a plurality of derivation operation means (for example, stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R) operated to derive display result combinations;
Predetermining means (for example, processing for performing an internal lottery by the main control unit 41) that determines display result combinations that allow derivation;
Derivation control means (for example, processing for performing reel control by the main control unit 41) that performs control to derive the display result combination,
The ball payout state includes a first ball payout state (for example, normal zone), a second ball payout state (eg, advantageous zone CZ), and more than the first ball payout state and the second ball payout state. A third ball output state that is advantageous to the player (for example, an advantageous section AT) is included,
The determination result of the pre-determining means includes a special determination result (for example, BB win ) and
In both the first ball-out state and the second ball-out state, when the decision result of the pre-determining means is the special decision result and the special display result combination is not derived, the special decision result is carried over to the next game or later (for example, the process of carrying over the BB winning by the main control unit 41),
In both the first ball-out state and the second ball-out state, a derivable game that can derive the special display result combination (for example, a game in which a BB win is made while not inside, a game in which a loss is made while inside ) may be performed, and in the derivable game, it is more advantageous for the player not to derive the special display result combination than to derive the special display result combination (for example, the normal and advantageous section It is advantageous not to win BB in section CZ),
In the derivable game in the first ball output state, when the special display result combination is not derived, the first benefit related to the third ball output state (for example, used in the point benefit lottery shown in FIG. 45(b) points) can be given, but when the special display result combination is derived, the first privilege cannot be given (for example, the example shown in FIG. 22),
In the derivable game in the second ball-out state, when the special display result combination is not derived, a second privilege related to the third ball-out state (for example, promotion of the table used in the privilege lottery shown in FIG. 47) can be granted, while the second privilege cannot be granted when the special display result combination is derived (for example, the example shown in FIG. 23),
The derivation control means is
In the lead-out possible game, a specific lead-out operation means (for example, the left stop switch 8L) among the plurality of lead-out operation means is operated at a specific timing (for example, timing to stop the red 7 at the bottom of the left reel 2L). Sometimes, a specific display result (for example, red 7 at the bottom) is derived to a specific variable display part (for example, left reel 2L) of the plurality of variable display parts, and then the remaining unoperated lead-out operation means (For example, when the middle stop switch 8C and the right stop switch 8R) are operated, regardless of the mode of operation (for example, operation order, operation timing), a display result combination (for example, BB missing) that does not generate a prize Derived (example shown in FIG. 17),
In a game in which the determination result of the pre-determining means is the first specific determination result (for example, common plum winning), the specific derivation operation means performs the specific timing (for example, the timing to stop the red 7 at the bottom of the left reel 2L) ), the specific display result (for example, red 7 at the bottom) is derived to the specific variable display section (for example, the left reel 2L), and then the remaining derivation operation means that are not operated (for example, , middle stop switch 8C, right stop switch 8R) are operated, a display result combination corresponding to the first specific determination result (for example, Plum 1 symbol combination) is derived (example shown in FIG. 17),
In a game in which the determination result of the pre-determination means is a second specific determination result (e.g., watermelon winning), the specific derivation operation means performs the specific timing (e.g., timing at which the red 7 is stopped at the bottom of the left reel 2L). , a special display result (for example, replay at the bottom) is derived to the specific variable display unit (for example, left reel 2L), and then the remaining derivation operation means that are not operated (for example, middle stop switch 8C, right stop switch 8R) is operated, a combination of display results (for example, a watermelon pattern) corresponding to the second specific determination result according to the mode of operation (for example, order of operation, timing of operation) combination) is derived (example shown in FIG. 18).

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 22, in a game in which a BB prize can be won in a normal advantageous section, points are awarded when a BB prize is missed, but points are not awarded when a BB prize is awarded. Also, as shown in FIG. 23, in a BB winning game in the advantageous section CZ, the lottery table is promoted when the BB winning is missed, but the lottery table is not promoted when the BB is won. In this way, when a BB prize is missed, the privilege given is different for each ball-out state, and by constructing game characteristics considering a plurality of states, the interest in the game can be improved. In addition, in a BB winning game, it is possible to make the player conscious of missing the BB winning. Further, as shown in FIG. 17, when 7 red symbols are drawn to the lower part of the left reel 2L, there is a possibility that either BB or common plum has been won. It is possible to make the player pay attention to it. Further, as shown in FIG. 18, when the replay symbols are drawn to the lower part of the left reel 2L, the winning of the BB is denied, but there is a possibility of winning the watermelon. It is possible to draw the player's attention to. As a result, the player's desire to continue playing can be sustained.

(5-2) The derivation control means is arranged so that, in a game in which the determination result of the pre-determination means is a third specific determination result (for example, winning chance A), the specific derivation operation means is set to the specific timing (for example, When operated at the timing of stopping the red 7 at the bottom of the left reel 2L, the specific display result (for example, the red 7 at the bottom) is derived to the specific variable display section (for example, the left reel 2L), and then , when the remaining derivation operation means that have not been operated are operated, a display result combination corresponding to the third specific determination result is derived according to the mode of the operation (example shown in FIG. 17).

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 17, when 7 red symbols are drawn to the bottom of the left reel 2L, there is a possibility that any one of BB, common plum, and chance eye A has been won. It is possible to draw the player's attention to the subsequently derived symbol combination.

(5-3) the derivable game, the game in which the decision result of the pre-determination means is the first specific decision result, and the game in which the decision result of the pre-determination means is the second specific decision result; , in a game in which the determination result of the predetermined determination means is the third specific determination result, a determination result suggestion effect (for example, a specific role suggestion effect) that suggests the determination result of the predetermined determination means is executed. (eg, examples shown in FIGS. 20 and 21).

Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 20 and 21, in any of the games in which BB, Common Plum, Watermelon, and Chance A are won, a common winning combination suggestion effect is executed. can improve the interest of

(5-4) In (5-3) above,
A start operation means (for example, a start switch 7) operated to start the variable display of the plurality of variable display units,
The decision result suggesting effect is executed when the start operating means is operated (for example, examples shown in FIGS. 20(a) and 21(a)),
When one of the plurality of derivation operation means is operated in a state where the plurality of variable display portions are variably displayed, giving of a privilege is suggested according to the determination result of the pre-determination means. A privilege suggesting effect is executed (for example, examples shown in FIGS. 20(a) and 21(a)).

Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 20 and 21, the winning combination suggesting effect is executed at the time of the start operation, and then the bonus suggesting effect corresponding to the winning combination is executed at the time of the first stop operation. It is possible to draw the player's attention to the type of privilege suggesting effect to be executed.

(5-5) In (5-2) above,
The degree of expectation regarding awarding of a privilege in a game in which the determination result of the predetermined determination means is the third specific determination result is the determination result of the predetermined determination means is the first determination result and the second determination result. Higher than the expectation regarding the granting of benefits in any game (for example, chance A has a higher expectation of granting benefits than common plums and watermelons),
The degree of expectation regarding the granting of a privilege in a game in which the determination result of the prior determining means is any of the first specific determination result, the second specific determination result, and the third specific determination result is determined in the derivable game Higher than expectations for awarding rewards (eg Chance A, Common Plums, and Watermelons have higher expectations for awarding rewards than BB).

Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 20 and 21, chance A has a higher expectation of granting benefits than common plums and watermelons, and chance A, common plums, and watermelons have higher benefits than BB. Since the degree of expectation for the award of is high, it is possible to make the player expect that the chance eye A is won.

(5-6) In (5-5) above,
The game in which the determination result of the pre-determining means is the first specific determination result and the game in which the determination result of the pre-determining means is the second specific determination result have the same degree of expectation regarding awarding of the privilege. (eg, common plums and watermelons have the same rewarding expectations).

Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 20 and 21, common plums and watermelons are assigned a common flag category and have the same degree of expectation for awarding of benefits. can be reduced.

(5-7) performing a lottery regarding granting of benefits based on category information (for example, flag category) assigned for each type of determination result of the prior determining means;
Common category information (for example, FC4) is assigned to the first specific decision result and the second specific decision result.

Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 10, 11, 21, 47, and 48, common plums and watermelons are assigned a common flag category, and a common lottery is performed based on the flag category. Therefore, it is possible to reduce the processing load in the lottery for giving the privilege.

(5-8) three variable display units;
and three derivation operation means,
The derivation control means is
When the first derivation operation means is operated and then the second derivation operation means is operated in a state where the three variable display portions are variably displaying, the pre-determining means is determined. A display result common to the game whose result is the first specific determination result and the game whose result is the third specific determination result is derived, and then the third derivation operation is performed. when the means is operated, derive a display result according to the decision result of the pre-determining means (for example, the example shown in FIG. 17);
When the first derivation operation means is operated and then the second derivation operation means is operated in a state where the three variable display portions are variably displaying, the pre-determining means is determined. A display result common to the game whose result is the second specific determination result and the game whose result is the determination result of the pre-determining means is the fourth specific determination result, and then the third derivation operation means. is operated, derives a display result according to the determination result of the pre-determining means (for example, the example shown in FIG. 18),
When the first derivation operation means is operated and then the second derivation operation means is operated in a state where the three variable display portions are variably displaying, the pre-determining means is determined. A display result common to the game whose result is the fifth specific determination result and the game whose result is the sixth specific determination result is derived, and then the third derivation operation means is performed. When operated, it derives a display result according to the determination result of the pre-determining means (for example, the example shown in FIG. 19).

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 17, when the common plum is won and when the chance item A is won, a common symbol combination is derived up to the second stop operation, and thereafter, when the third stop operation is performed, the winning combination is determined. As shown in FIG. 18, when the watermelon is won and when the chance eye B is won, a common symbol combination is derived until the second stop operation, and after that, when the third stop operation is performed, the winning combination is determined. A symbol combination is derived, and as shown in FIG. 19, when a weak cherry is won and when a strong cherry is won, a common symbol combination is derived until the second stop operation. Derive the symbol combination. In this way, when the red 7 symbol is drawn on the lower stage, when the watermelon symbol is drawn on the upper stage, and when the cherry symbol is drawn on the lower stage, the final Since different symbol combinations can be derived according to the winning combination, the player can enjoy the game until the third stop operation.

(6-1) A gaming machine (for example, a slot machine 1, a modified pachinko gaming machine) that performs a game,
A display means for displaying an image (for example, a liquid crystal display 51) is provided,
The display means is
A progress image (e.g., moving image) indicating that the game is progressing toward one of a plurality of timings (e.g., timings for reaching icons corresponding to respective reaching points such as 100p, 300p, 600p, etc.) based on the progress of the game. 520b),
Displaying a first precursor image (for example, the precursor effect images shown in FIGS. 30(b) to 30(g)) when the first timing (for example, the arrival timing of 100p) is reached;
displaying a second precursor image (for example, the precursor effect images shown in FIGS. 31(j) to (n)) when a second timing after the first timing (for example, the arrival timing of 300p) is reached;
While the first precursor image is being displayed and the progress image indicates progress from the first timing toward the second timing (for example, FIGS. 30(b) to (g)) period), a suggestion image (for example, a star image 520g) that suggests that the first precursor image is being displayed when the first timing is reached is displayed.

Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 30 and 31, the moving character (moving image 520b) moves toward a plurality of reaching points, and when the reaching points are reached, a premonitory effect is performed to expect a privilege to be granted. Since it is executed, the progress of the game can be conveyed to the player in an easy-to-understand manner. In addition, when the moving character reaches the reaching point of 100p and then reaches the reaching point of 300p, the reaching icon image of 100p is used as an image suggesting that the omen effect being executed is the omen effect due to reaching 100p. On the other hand, a star image 520g is displayed. As a result, it is possible to make it easier for the player to recognize at which point the premonition effect currently being executed reaches the effect. As a result, the player's desire to continue playing can be sustained.

(6-2) A gaming machine (for example, a slot machine 1, a modified pachinko gaming machine) that performs a game,
A display means for displaying an image (for example, a liquid crystal display 51) is provided,
The display means is
A progress image (for example, moving image 520b) indicating that progress is being made toward one of a plurality of timings (for example, timings for reaching icons corresponding to points such as 100, 300, 600, etc.) based on the passage of time. to display
When the first timing (for example, the arrival timing of 100p) is reached, a first precursor image (for example, the precursor effect images shown in FIGS. 30(b) to (g)) is displayed,
When a second timing after the first timing (for example, the arrival timing of 300p) is reached, a second precursor image (for example, the precursor effect images shown in FIGS. 31(j) to (n)) is displayed;
While the first precursor image is being displayed and the progress image indicates progress from the first timing toward the second timing (for example, FIGS. 30(b) to 30(g) period), a suggestion image (for example, a star image 520g) that suggests that the first precursor image is being displayed when the first timing is reached is displayed.

Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 30 and 31, the moving character (moving image 520b) moves toward a plurality of reaching points, and when the reaching points are reached, a premonitory effect is performed to expect a privilege to be granted. Since it is executed, the progress of the game can be conveyed to the player in an easy-to-understand manner. In addition, when the moving character reaches the reaching point of 100p and then reaches the reaching point of 300p, the reaching icon image of 100p is used as an image suggesting that the omen effect being executed is the omen effect due to reaching 100p. On the other hand, a star image 520g is displayed. As a result, it is possible to make it easier for the player to recognize at which point the premonition effect currently being executed reaches the effect.

In the present embodiment, when the moving character approaches the icon image corresponding to the reaching point, it indicates the time until the timing when the portent effect is executed. It may also indicate the time until the timing when the For example, like a seek bar, a dotted line bar that can grasp all of the first timing, the second timing, and the final timing is displayed, and the solid line bar that shows the progressed time is displayed so as to overlap the dotted line bar. The bar may be displayed to extend over time, and when the solid line bar reaches positions corresponding to the first timing, the second timing, and the final timing, the precursor effect may be executed at each of them.

(6-3) The display means displays the progress image and the suggestive image in an integrally configured display area (eg, map area 520) (eg, examples shown in FIGS. 25 and 30). .

Specifically, moving image 520b and star image 520g are displayed on the point map displayed in map area 250, as shown in FIGS. In this way, the moving image 520b and the star image 520g are integrally displayed in the same map area 250 on the point map, so that the moving image 520b and the star image 520g can be shown together to the player.

(6-4) The display means displays the suggestive image even when the second timing is reached while the first precursor image is not displayed even when the first timing is reached (for example, , the example shown in FIG.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 32, after the moving character reaches the reaching point, it may reach the next reaching point before the start of the sign effect due to reaching the reaching point. In this case, a premonition effect is executed while a star image 520g is attached to the arrival point reached earlier. In this way, even when the moving character reaches a plurality of reaching points, the star image 520g allows the player to recognize which reaching point the portent effect currently being executed is the effect. can be made easier.

(6-5) Equipped with a variable display unit capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information, each of which is identifiable,
After the first timing is reached while the variable display section is performing variable display, after the variable display section is stopped, the second timing is reached while the variable display section is performing variable display again. (eg, the examples shown in FIGS. 30 and 31).

Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 30 and 31, after the moving character reaches the reaching point, the moving character reaches the next reaching point after one or more games are completed.

(6-6) Equipped with a variable display unit capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information that can be individually identified,
After reaching the first timing while the variable display section is performing the variable display, the second timing is reached while the variable display section continues the variable display without stopping.

Specifically, as a modification of the movement of the moving character in the present embodiment, after the moving character reaches the reaching point in one game (one reel change), ), the moving character may reach the next reaching point.

(6-7) The progress image includes a first image corresponding to the first timing (for example, the arrival icon image 520c) and a second image corresponding to the second timing (for example, the arrival icon image 520d). This is an image showing the degree of progress by moving a character image (for example, an image of a moving character) on an arranged route (for example, the example shown in FIG. 25).

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 25, a moving image 520b, which is a moving character, advances while aiming at a reaching icon image 520c and a reaching icon image 520d arranged on a point map. is displayed, the amusement of the game can be improved.

(6-8) The display means is displaying the second precursor image, and the progress image is displayed from the second timing to a third timing after the second timing (for example, the arrival timing of 600p). Displaying a suggestive image (for example, a star image 520g) suggesting that the second precursor image is being displayed when the second timing is reached ( For example, the example shown in FIG.

Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 30 and 31, after the moving character has reached 100p, when the moving character is moving toward 300p, the sign effect is executed by reaching 100p. After reaching 300p, the star image 520g is displayed on the arrival icon image 520d corresponding to 300p even when executing the omen effect due to reaching 300p when progressing toward 600p. As a result, it is possible to make it easier for the player to recognize at which point the premonition effect currently being executed reaches the effect.

(6-9) In (6-8) above,
The progress images include a first image (for example, reaching icon image 520c) corresponding to the first timing and a second image (for example, reaching icon image 520d) corresponding to the second timing.

Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 30 and 31, in the point map, a reach icon image 520c corresponding to 100p and a reach icon image 520d corresponding to 300p are displayed. can be conveyed to the player in an easy-to-understand manner.

(6-10) In (6-9) above,
The display means continues to display the first image even while the second precursor image is being displayed when the second timing is reached, and suggests that the first timing has already been reached. A reaching image (for example, the cross image 520h) is displayed (for example, the example shown in FIG. 30).

Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 30 and 31, in the point map, the reaching icon image 520c continues to be displayed even during execution of the sign effect due to reaching 300p, and the reaching icon image 520c A cross image 520h indicating arrival is displayed.

(7-1) A gaming machine (for example, a slot machine 1, a modified pachinko gaming machine) that performs a game,
updating means for updating an update value (for example, points) based on progress of a game (for example, processing for updating points by the main control unit 41);
When the update value reaches a specific value (for example, 100p, 300p, 600p), an advantageous event occurrence that can generate an advantageous event (for example, the execution of the point privilege lottery shown in FIG. 45(b)). means (for example, a process of executing a point privilege lottery by the main control unit 41);
a display means for displaying an image (for example, a liquid crystal display 51);
a first suggesting means (for example, a process of displaying an updated image 520a by the sub-controller 91) for making a first suggestion (for example, displaying an updated image 520a shown in FIG. 25) suggesting the update value by displaying a numeric image; ,
The update value is suggested by the distance between a specific image corresponding to the specific value (e.g. reaching icon images 520c, 520d, 520e) and a moving image (e.g. moving image 520b) moving toward the specific image. Second suggesting means (for example, reaching icon images 520c, 520d, 520e and moving image 520c, 520d, 520e by the sub-control unit 91) for performing second suggestion (for example, display of reaching icon images 520c, 520d, 520e and moving image 520b shown in FIG. 25) 520b display process),
In the first suggestion, when the update value is an N value (for example, 1p) or an M value larger than the N value (for example, 10p), the numeric image is updated according to the updated value. The numbers in are updated (eg, the example shown in FIG. 27),
In the second suggestion, the moving image does not move when the update value is updated by the N values, whereas when the update value is updated by the M values, the moving image is moved according to the updated amount of the M value. (for example, the example shown in FIG. 27).

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 27, in the updated image 520a, the numbers are updated both when 1p is updated and when 10p is updated. Moves at 10p intervals. This allows the player to recognize the distance to the reaching point by the moving character to some extent, and allows the player to recognize the update value in detail by the numbers in the update image 520a. In this way, the player can be made more aware of the updated values. As a result, the player's desire to continue playing can be sustained.

(7-2) In the first suggestion, the numeric image does not suggest the specific value (for example, the example shown in FIG. 25).

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 25, in the updated image 520a, information specifying the arrival points such as 100p and 300p is not displayed. to draw the player's attention.

(7-3) the update value can reach the specific value by one update;
In the first suggestion, the numeric image is emphasized to suggest that the update value has reached the specific value, and then the numeric image suggests a numerical value exceeding the specific value (for example, (example shown in FIG. 29).

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 29, when the update value below 100p is updated to exceed 100p in one update, once 100p is highlighted, the post-update value is displayed. An updated value is displayed. As a result, it is possible to inform the player in an easy-to-understand manner that 100p has been reached.

(8-1) A gaming machine (for example, a slot machine 1, a modified pachinko gaming machine) that performs a game,
A display means for displaying an image (for example, a liquid crystal display 51) is provided,
The display area of the display means includes a first area (for example, the central areas 510L, 510C, and 510R of the screen of the liquid crystal display 51) and a second area (for example, the liquid crystal display) positioned at the peripheral edge of the display means. the lower and rightmost map areas 520) of the screen of the instrument 51;
The display means displays the first specific image (for example, the triangular image shown in FIG. 34(i)) and the second specific image (for example, the 34(i)) is displayed in the first area (for example, the example shown in FIG. 34(i)), a predetermined form less conspicuous than the specific form (for example, displayed smaller in the map area 520). mode) to display the first specific image and the second specific image in the second region (for example, the example shown in FIG. 34(k)), and then display the first specific image and the It is possible to display an effect image related to the second specific image (for example, the effect image example shown in FIG. 28),
When the first specific image is displayed in the first area in the specific mode and then displayed in the second area in the predetermined mode, the first specific image is displayed in the first area with an effect (for example, effect 510e). It is suggested that the first specific image is displayed in the second area (for example, examples shown in FIGS. 33(f) and 34(g)),
When the second specific image is displayed in the first area in the specific mode and then displayed in the second area in the predetermined mode, the second specific image is displayed in the first area with an effect (for example, effect 510e). It is suggested that the second specific image is displayed in the second area (for example, examples shown in FIGS. 34(j) and (k)).

Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 33 and 34, when the advantageous section shifts to the normal section, the reaching icon images are displayed large in the areas 510L, 510C, and 510R, and then the map icon image is displayed with the effect 510e. In area 520, a small reaching icon image is displayed corresponding to each reaching point. As a result, it is possible to give a stronger impression of the reaching icon image to be shown to the player. As a result, the player's desire to continue playing can be sustained.

(8-2) The effect is such that the first specific image and the second specific image displayed in the first area are respectively the first specific image and the second specific image displayed in the second area. It is an effective image that the player visually recognizes so as to be continuous with each of the images (for example, the example shown in FIG. 34).

Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 33 and 34, the reach icon images displayed in the areas 510L, 510C, and 510R and the reach icon image displayed in the map area 520 are shown to the player as being connected by an effect. Therefore, it is possible to make a stronger impression of the reaching icon image to be shown to the player.

(8-3) variable display units (eg, reels 2L, 2C, 2R) capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information (eg, symbols) each identifiable;
derivation operation means (for example, stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R) operated to derive display results;
a notifying means (for example, a process of performing navigation by the main control unit 41) for notifying operation information (for example, navigation information) corresponding to the operation mode of the derivation operation means;
a ball output state control means for controlling the ball output state (for example, processing for controlling the ball output state by the main control unit 41);
The ball payout state includes a normal ball payout state in which the operation information cannot be reported (for example, normal during a normal section) and an advantageous ball payout state in which the operation information can be reported (for example, a ball payout during an advantageous section). state) and
The display means displays the first specific image and the second specific image in the first area when the normal ball-out state is controlled to the advantageous ball-out state (for example, the normal section to the advantageous section). The arrival icon image is initially displayed when moving to ).

Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 33 and 34, when the normal section shifts to the advantageous section, the attainment icon images shown in large size in each of the areas 510L, 510C, and 510R are accompanied by an effect 510e. An effect that connects with the points is executed, and an arrival icon image is displayed at each arrival point. As a result, it is possible to inform the player in an easy-to-understand manner that the transition has been made to the advantageous section.

(8-4) The display means
displaying the first specific image and the second specific image in the first region at least while the variable display unit performs the variable display once;
The first specific image and the second specific image are displayed in the second area while the variable display section repeats the variable display and stop.

Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 33 and 34, the reach icon images displayed respectively in the areas 510L, 510C, and 510R in one game are displayed in the map area 520, and then, as shown in FIGS. As shown, the reach icon image displayed in the map area 520 continues to be displayed in multiple games in the normal advantageous section. In this way, the areas 510L, 510C, and 510R in the center of the liquid crystal display 51 are displayed only for one game, and after that, the destination icon image is displayed in the map area 520 located at the end. The effect image performed in the center is not obstructed by the reaching icon image.

(8-5) The display means
In a state in which the plurality of variable display portions are variably displaying, when the first derivation operation means among the plurality of derivation operation means is operated (for example, at the time of a first stop operation), the first specification displaying an image in the first area;
displaying the second specific image in the second area when a second derivation operation means of the plurality of derivation operation means is operated (for example, during a second stop operation);
The first specific image and the second specific image have the same time from being displayed in the first area to being displayed in the second area (for example, examples shown in FIGS. 33 and 34).

Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 33 and 34, a period during which an image is displayed in the region 510L at the time of the first stop operation, and an arrival icon image corresponding to the image is displayed at the arrival point 100p; Since the period during which the image is displayed in the region 510C at the time of the second stop operation and the arrival icon image corresponding to the image is displayed at the arrival point 300p is the same period, It is possible to prevent giving a sense of discomfort as much as possible.

(8-6) setting means for changing the setting of the degree of advantage for the player (for example, means for changing the setting by the main control unit 41);
The ball payout state includes a normal ball payout state in which the operation information cannot be reported (for example, normal during a normal section) and an advantageous ball payout state in which the operation information can be reported (for example, a ball payout during an advantageous section). state) and
The display means is
When the setting is changed so that the ball is put out normally and then the ball is put out in the advantageous state, the first specific image and the second specific image are not displayed in the first area,
As the game progresses, the game is controlled to the normal ball-out state, and thereafter, when the advantageous ball-out state is controlled, the first specific image and the second specific image are displayed in the first area (for example, example shown in FIG. 36).

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 36, when the normal section shifts due to the setting change during the advantageous section, the destination icon image is displayed in the areas 510L, 510C, and 510R when the transition is made to the advantageous section after that. is not executed, when the advantageous section shifts to the normal section based on the progress of the game, an effect of displaying the reaching icon images in the areas 510L, 510C, and 510R is executed when shifting to the advantageous section after that. As a result, it is possible to prevent the player from easily recognizing whether or not the setting has been changed by the administrator and whether or not the setting has been left unchanged.

(8-7) The display means
When the power is cut off in the normal ball-out state and then the power is restored across a specific time, the first specific image and the second specific image are not displayed in the first area,
When the power is cut off in the normal ball-out state and then the power is restored within a specific time, the first specific image and the second specific image are displayed in the first area (for example, FIG. 37). example shown in ).

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 37, if the power supply to the slot machine 1 is interrupted over 4:00 a.m. without changing the setting during the normal section, the areas 510L, 510C, 510C, 510C, 510C In 510R, the effect of displaying the arrival icon image is not executed, but if the slot machine 1 is switched off without changing the setting during the normal section and without crossing over 4:00 am, when shifting to the advantageous section Effect of displaying the reached icon image is executed in the regions 510L, 510C, and 510R. As a result, it is possible to prevent the player from easily recognizing whether or not the setting has been changed by the administrator and whether or not the setting has been left unchanged.

(8-8) The display means
when the power is cut off in the advantageous ball-out state and then the power is restored across a specific time, the first specific image and the second specific image are not displayed in the first area;
Even if power is cut off in the advantageous ball-out state and then power is restored within a specific time, the first specific image and the second specific image are not displayed in the first area (for example, example shown in FIG. 37).

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 38, if the power to the slot machine 1 is interrupted over 4:00 am without changing the settings during the advantageous section, the areas 510L, 510C, Even if the effect of displaying the arrival icon image is not executed in 510R, and the slot machine 1 is cut off without changing the setting during the advantageous section and without crossing over 4:00 a.m., the area 510L is displayed when shifting to the advantageous section. , 510C and 510R, the effect of displaying the reached icon image is not executed. As a result, it is possible to prevent the player from easily recognizing whether or not the setting has been changed by the administrator and whether or not the setting has been left unchanged.

(8-9) The display means does not display an image in the second area when the amusement arcade is open.

Specifically, since the point map is not displayed when the amusement arcade is opened, it is possible for the player to easily recognize whether or not the administrator has changed the settings and whether or not the settings have been left unchanged. can be prevented.

(8-10) In a state where it has been determined whether or not a privilege is to be granted, the display means displays the first specific displaying the image and the second specific image;

Specifically, the premonitory effect using the point map is executed in a state in which the provision of benefits such as CZ and AT is determined in advance by the point privilege lottery.

(9-1) A gaming machine (for example, a slot machine 1, a modified pachinko gaming machine) that performs a game,
updating means for updating an update value (for example, points) based on progress of a game (for example, processing for updating points by the main control unit 41);
When the update value reaches a specific value (for example, 100p, 300p, 600p), an advantageous event occurrence that can generate an advantageous event (for example, the execution of the point privilege lottery shown in FIG. 45(b)). means (for example, a process of executing a point privilege lottery by the main control unit 41);
Display means for displaying an image (for example, a liquid crystal display 51),
The display means is capable of displaying a specific image (for example, a +10p or +20p image corresponding to points to be added) related to the update value,
Modes related to updating the update value include a first mode (for example, normal mode) and a second mode (for example, acceleration mode) in which the amount of update is larger than that of the first mode;
When the update value is updated, in the first mode, the specific image changes in a predetermined manner (for example, the +10p image becomes smaller as shown in FIGS. 28(c1) and (d1)). In the second mode, the specific image changes in a specific manner that is more conspicuous than the predetermined manner (for example, as shown in FIGS. 28(c2) and (d2), the image of +20p becomes significantly smaller with the effect 511e). (for example, the example shown in FIG. 28).

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 28, when the points are added, in the acceleration mode, the points added flashy with the effect 511e appear more conspicuously than in the normal mode. A performance is performed. As a result, it is possible to display update values according to modes with different degrees of update, so that the player can determine which mode is the current mode, and the interest in the game can be improved. As a result, the player's desire to continue playing can be sustained.

(9-2) The display means
displaying a numeric image related to the update value as the specific image in a second area (e.g., map area 520) positioned at the periphery of the display means;
In both the first mode and the second mode, displaying a background image in a first area different from the second area (for example, a central area of the screen of the liquid crystal display 51);
The background image is an image that the player sees the most when playing the game for a day.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 28, in the acceleration mode, as in the normal mode, the background image corresponding to the normal advantageous section is displayed in the center of the screen of the liquid crystal display 51. The player may be directed to the updates in the map area 520 to determine which is which.

(9-3) the specific image includes a numeric image and a moving image that moves on a route with a memory;
When the update value is updated by 10, the moving image moves by 1 memory on the path, while the numeric image is updated by 10 (for example, the example shown in FIG. 27).

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 27, the update image 520a is updated at intervals of 1p, while the movement of the moving character on the map 520m is updated at intervals of 10p. This allows the player to recognize the distance to the reaching point by the moving character to some extent, and allows the player to recognize the update value in detail by the numbers in the update image 520a.

(9-4) In the second mode, the update value is updated at least by an amount corresponding to one memory movement of the moving image on the path (for example, the lottery table shown in FIG. 45(c)).

Specifically, 1p is set as the minimum addition point in the normal mode, but 10p is set as the minimum addition point in the addition mode. As a result, in the acceleration mode, the moving character always moves when the points are updated, so that the interest in the game can be improved.

(9-5) The first mode and the second mode share the same background image and the same effects.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 28, in the acceleration mode, as in the normal mode, a background image corresponding to the normal advantageous section is displayed in the center of the screen of the liquid crystal display 51. Since it is common to both, the player can be drawn to the updates in the map area 520 to determine which mode is the current mode.

(9-6) In the second mode, an effect image advantageous to the player is displayed in the first area with a higher probability than in the first mode (for example, in the acceleration mode, in the normal mode Rather, an effect image advantageous to the player is displayed at the center of the screen of the liquid crystal display 51).

Specifically, in the acceleration mode, since a performance image notifying that a performance that is not performed in the normal mode is executed and high points are added is displayed, the amusement of the game can be improved.

(9-7) When the update value is updated, the display means displays a number corresponding to the updated value in a predetermined size in a first area different from the second area in which the specific image is displayed. After that, when the number image included in the specific image is updated, a number image smaller than the predetermined size corresponding to the update is displayed near the number image (for example, FIG. 28). example).

Specifically, when the points are added, the points to be added are displayed large in the center of the screen of the liquid crystal display 51, and then the points to be added are displayed small in the map area 520. FIG. As a result, the points to be added can be conveyed to the player in an easy-to-understand manner.

(10-1) A gaming machine (for example, a slot machine 1, a modified pachinko gaming machine) that performs a game,
updating means for updating an update value (for example, points) based on progress of a game (for example, processing for updating points by the main control unit 41);
Privilege suggesting means for suggesting whether or not to give a privilege when the update value reaches a specific value (for example, 100, 300, 600p) (for example, the process of executing the premonition effects shown in FIGS. 30 to 32) and
The specific values include a first specific value (for example, 100p), a second specific value (for example, 300p) that arrives later than the first specific value, and a third specific value that arrives later than the second specific value. a specific value (e.g. 600p) and
For each of the second specific value and the third specific value, when the initial value is set as the update value, an expectation level suggestion (for example, Triangular image shown in FIG. 35(a)) is performed,
When the provision of the privilege is not suggested when the update value reaches the first specific value, the expectation level suggestion at least one of the second specific value and the third specific value is It is changed to an expectation suggestion with a high degree of expectation (for example, images of circles and double circles shown in FIGS. 35(d1) and (d2)) (for example, the example shown in FIG. 35).

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 35, when no privilege is suggested when reaching 100p, the reaching icon image corresponding to 300p or 600p changes with an effect 513e, and after the change changes the reaching icon image to an image with a high degree of advantage. As a result, it is possible to allow the player who has once reached 100p to continue the game while expecting the award of a privilege. In this way, it is possible to maintain the desire to play the game. Further, there are cases where only one of the plurality of arrival points changes, or where both of them change. When only the image changes to an image with a high degree of advantage, it is possible to encourage the player to play the game aiming at 600p, or to stop the game because 600p is a distant target. can be suitably aroused.

(10-2) When the initial value is set as the update value, the expectation level suggestion for the second specific value is performed, and the expectation level suggestion for the third specific value is performed (for example, 33 and examples shown in FIG. 34),
When the provision of the privilege is not suggested when the update value reaches the first specific value, both the expectation level suggestion for the second specific value and the expectation level suggestion for the third specific value are expected. When the production to change to a high expectation level suggestion is performed with an effect, and only one of the expectation level suggestion for the second specific value and the expectation level suggestion for the third specific value is set as the expectation level. There is a case where the production to change to a high expectation suggestion is accompanied by an effect (for example, the example shown in FIG. 35).

Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 33 and 34, when the normal section shifts to the advantageous section, the arrival icon image is displayed when the initial value (0) is set as the update value, and then 10p. , the reaching icon image corresponding to either 300p or 600p changes to an image with a high degree of advantage with an effect. This allows the player to pay attention to which of the 300p and 600p reaching icon images changes to an image with a higher degree of advantage.

(11-1) having a variable display section capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information (for example, patterns) each identifiable,
In a slot machine (e.g., slot machine 1) in which a display result is derived by stopping the variable display of the variable display unit after the variable display unit is variably displayed, and a prize can be awarded according to the display result,
ball output state control means for controlling the ball output state (for example, processing for controlling the state by the main control unit 41);
Predetermining means (for example, processing for performing an internal lottery by the main control unit 41) for determining display results that allow derivation;
derivation operation means (for example, stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R) operated to derive display results;
a notifying means (for example, a process of performing navigation by the main control unit 41 and the sub-control unit 91) for notifying operation information (for example, navigation information) corresponding to the operation mode of the derivation operation means;
The ball payout state includes a first ball payout state (eg, normal), a second ball payout state (eg, advantageous interval normal), and a third ball payout state (eg, advantageous interval AT),
The third ball output state is designed such that the net increase obtained by subtracting the total number of game values used for setting the number of bets from the total number of game values provided is larger than that of the second ball output state. (For example, the advantageous section AT has a higher payout rate than the normal advantageous section),
The notification means cannot notify the operation information in the first ball-out state (for example, navigation is not normally executed), but can notify the operation information in the third ball-out state ( For example, navigation is executed in the advantageous section AT),
In both the second ball-out state and the third ball-out state, the updated value (for example, the total number of net increases, the number of games played) updated based on the progress of the game is a specific value (for example, 2400 coins, 1500G) is reached, the state is controlled to the above-mentioned first ball payout state (for example, the normal state is controlled by satisfying the limiter condition in both the advantageous section normal and the advantageous section AT). ,
In the first ball-out state, the update value is not updated (for example, normally, the total number of net additions and the count of the number of games played are not updated),
The ball output state control means
In the second ball-out state, the determination results of the pre-determining means are the first determination result (e.g., 7 cherries in the middle stage win, 2 cherry characters in the middle tier win, etc.) and the second determination result (e.g., 7 in all, 1 ball win, 44), the state is controlled to the third state (for example, the processes of S60, S63, and S66 shown in FIG. 44),
In the first ball-out state, when the determination result of the pre-determining means is the first determination result, the state is controlled to the third ball-out state (for example, the processes of S36 and S39 shown in FIG. 42 are controlled). ),
In the first ball-out state, when the determination result of the pre-determining means is the second determination result, the state is controlled to the second ball-out state and the state is controlled to the third ball-out state. No (for example, the process of S40 shown in FIG. 42).

Specifically, in the normal advantageous section, when the player wins the middle cherry 7 match or the middle cherry character match, or when he or she wins 1 7 match or 1 character match, based on the result of the game by the player. , the advantageous interval AT can be controlled. As a result, it is possible to ensure the advantage during the normal advantageous section. Also, normally, based on the result of the game played by the player, the state can be controlled to the advantageous section AT when the middle stage cherry 7 match or the middle stage cherry character match is won. As a result, even in the normal section, the player can expect to win the middle stage cherry 7 match or the middle stage cherry character match in the same way as in the ball-out state in the advantageous section. Therefore, it is possible to improve the interest in the game played by the player.

(11-2) The stay rate of the game in the first ball put out state is smaller than the stay rate of the game in the second ball put out state and the third ball put out state (for example, as shown in FIG. The rate of stay in the game is smaller than the rate of stay in the game in the ball-out state in the advantageous section).

Specifically, the staying ratio of the game in the normal state is smaller than the staying ratio of the game in the ball-out state during the advantageous section. As a result, more games than usual are played in the ball-out state in the advantageous section, so that the interest in the game is improved.

(11-3) The condition for transitioning from either the second ball-out state or the third ball-out state to the first ball-out state includes a first condition (for example, limiter condition), and a second condition (for example, setting change) that is established based on a change in the setting of the degree of advantage for the player.

Specifically, in the ball-out state in the advantageous section, the state shifts to the normal section by changing the settings in addition to the limiter conditions. As a result, when the setting is changed, it is possible to provide the player with the amusement of the game such that the state is shifted again from the normal state to the ball-out state in the advantageous section.

(11-4) When the state is controlled to the third ball payout state based on the decision result of the pre-determination means being the first decision result, control to the third ball payout state; A suggestive game (for example, an omen effect) is not performed (for example, as shown in FIG. 4, when a direct hit bonus is won by winning the middle cherry 7 match or the middle cherry character match in the normal section, the omen effect is not executed. ),
Suggestion game ( For example, an omen effect is performed (for example, as shown in FIG. 4, an omen effect is executed when a common bonus is won by winning one card with seven characters or one card with all characters in the normal advantageous section).

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 4, when the direct hit bonus is won by winning the middle stage cherry 7 matching or middle stage cherry character matching in the normal section, the omen effect is not executed, whereas in the normal section 7 matching When a common bonus is won by winning one card or one character-matching card, a premonition effect is executed. As a result, in the normal section, when a direct hit bonus is won by winning the super rare role of the middle cherry 7 match or the middle cherry character match, the foreshadowing effect is not executed, and the advantageous section bonus is immediately passed. Since the game is controlled in the advantageous section AT, the game can be immediately made advantageous.

(11-5) A plurality of variable display portions are provided, and a prize can be awarded according to a combination of display results of a plurality of variable display portions (for example, reels 2L, 2C, and 2R);
It further comprises derivation control means (for example, reel control by the main control unit 41) that performs control to derive the display result combination,
The derivation control means is
When the determination result of the pre-determining means is the first determination result, when the variable display on the specific variable display portion (for example, the left reel 2L) among the plurality of variable display portions stops for the first time, Deriving a specific display result (for example, a cherry pattern) suggesting the provision of a privilege by the specific variable display unit (for example, reel control shown in FIG. 15(a)),
When the determination result of the pre-determination means is the second determination result, the specific display result is not derived by the specific variable display unit when the variable display on the specific variable display unit stops for the first time ( For example, the reel control shown in FIG. 16(a3)),
When the determination result of the pre-determining means is either the first determination result or the second determination result, the variable display section (for example, the right reel 2R) different from the specific variable display section displays a variable display. When it stops for the first time, the specific display result is derived by the specific variable display section (for example, reel control shown in FIGS. 16(a1) to (c1) and FIGS. 16(a2) to (c2)).

Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 15(a) to 15(d), when the middle stage cherry character matching or the middle stage cherry 7 matching is won, when the left reel 2L stops for the first time, the cherry symbol is derived in the middle stage. do. On the other hand, as shown in FIGS. 16(a3) to 16(c3), when one 7-matched coin or one character-matched coin is won, when the left reel 2L stops for the first time, no cherry symbol is drawn to the middle stage. Also, as shown in FIGS. 16(a1) to (c1), (a2) to (c2), in the case of winning any of the middle cherry character matching, the middle cherry 7 matching, or the 7 matching 1 card or the character matching 1 card However, when the right reel 2R stops for the first time, a cherry symbol is drawn to the middle stage of the left reel 2L. As a result, when winning the middle stage cherry character matching or the middle stage cherry 7 matching that wins the direct hit bonus, the player tends to operate first rather than when winning the 7 matching 1 sheet or the character matching 1 sheet. When the left stop switch 8L is operated, the cherry pattern is likely to be drawn out in the middle row, so in both the normal state and the ball output state during the advantageous section, it is possible to indicate that the middle row cherry character matching or the middle row cherry 7 matching has been won. It can be suggested to the player at the time of the first stop operation.

(11-6) A lottery (for example, the advantageous zone transition lottery shown in FIG. Based on the allocation information (for example, the winning number) assigned to each of the determination results of the determination means,
A lottery (for example, a point acquisition lottery shown in FIG. 43(c)) relating to the awarding of game information used in the second ball-out state uses category information (for example, , category flags).

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 43(a), the advantageous zone transition lottery is performed based on the combination number assigned to each of the lottery target combinations in the internal lottery, and as shown in FIG. 43(c), A point acquisition lottery for granting points used in the normal advantageous section is performed based on category flags assigned to each type of lottery target combination in the internal lottery. As a result, for the point acquisition lottery related to the granting of points used in the normal advantageous section, by using the category flag assigned to each type of lottery target combination, the number of judgment conditions can be reduced rather than the combination number. The lottery design can be simplified.

(11-7) Specific information (for example, points) updated in the game in the second ball-out state in the game in which the state is determined to shift from the first ball-out state to the second ball-out state is started (for example, as shown in FIG. 34, an update value update is displayed in a game in which an advantageous section is won).

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 34, in a game in which it is determined that the state will shift from the normal state to the state in the advantageous interval, the updating of the update value for the state in the advantageous interval is started. . In this way, in the game in which the advantageous section is won, the notification of the points starts in the updated image 520a, so that the player can easily recognize that the state has shifted to the ball-out state in the advantageous section.

(11-8) When the setting of the degree of advantage for the player is changed in either the second ball-out state or the third ball-out state, the second ball-out state or the third ball-out state While processing for shifting the state from any of the above to the first ball output state is performed, no lottery is performed (for example, as shown in FIGS. 4 and 39, during the advantageous section by changing the setting While the state shifts from the ball output state to normal, the lottery is not performed),
In the first ball output state, the determination result of the pre-determining means is a transition determination result (for example, the combination number 7 41), processing is performed to shift the state from the first ball-out state to the second ball-out state, and a lottery is conducted (for example, as shown in FIG. 42). As shown, the state shifts from the normal state to the ball-out state in the advantageous section, and a point acquisition lottery is performed).

Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 4 and 39, when the setting is changed, no lottery such as determining the initial value of the number of games played until reaching the ceiling number of games is performed. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 42, if the internal lottery wins the winning combination corresponding to the winning combination numbers 7 to 41, which are advantageous section transition combinations, the state is shifted from the normal state to the state in the advantageous section. is performed, and a point acquisition lottery is performed. As a result, no lottery is performed when the settings are changed, and after that, the points used in the state of the ball being released in the normal advantageous section are determined by lottery based on the game results, so the game is more interesting. can be improved.

(12-1) having a variable display section capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information (for example, patterns) each identifiable,
In a slot machine (e.g., slot machine 1) in which a display result is derived by stopping the variable display of the variable display unit after the variable display unit is variably displayed, and a prize can be awarded according to the display result,
Ball-out state control means for controlling the ball-out state (for example, processing for controlling the ball-out state by the main control unit 41);
Predetermining means (for example, processing for performing an internal lottery by the main control unit 41) for determining display results that allow derivation;
derivation operation means (for example, stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R) operated to derive display results;
a notifying means (for example, a process of performing navigation by the main control unit 41 and the sub-control unit 91) for notifying operation information (for example, navigation information) corresponding to the operation mode of the derivation operation means;
The ball payout state includes a first ball payout state (eg, normal), a second ball payout state (eg, advantageous interval normal), and a third ball payout state (eg, advantageous interval AT),
The third ball output state is designed such that the net increase obtained by subtracting the total number of game values used for setting the number of bets from the total number of game values provided is larger than that of the second ball output state. (For example, the advantageous section AT has a higher payout rate than the normal advantageous section),
The notification means cannot notify the operation information in the first ball-out state (for example, navigation is not normally executed), but can notify the operation information in the third ball-out state ( For example, navigation is executed in the advantageous section AT),
In both the second ball-out state and the third ball-out state, the updated value (for example, the total number of net increases, the number of games played) updated based on the progress of the game is a specific value (for example, 2400 coins, 1500G) is reached, the state is controlled to the above-mentioned first ball payout state (for example, the normal state is controlled by satisfying the limiter condition in both the advantageous section normal and the advantageous section AT). ,
In the first ball-out state, the update value is not updated (for example, normally, the total number of net additions and the count of the number of games played are not updated),
In the first ball-out state, when the determination result of the pre-determining means is a specific determination result (e.g., middle row cherry 7 wins), a first lottery (e.g., AT lottery) is performed (for example, the process of S135 shown in FIG. 51, AT lottery shown in FIG. 52(d)),
In the second ball-out state, when the determination result of the pre-determining means is the specific determination result, a second lottery (for example, advantageous lottery) regarding control to the third ball-out state is performed (for example, , processing of S155 shown in FIG. 53, advantageous lottery shown in FIG. 54(d)),
The first lottery is more advantageous for the player than the second lottery (for example, when the middle cherry 7 match or the middle cherry character match are won during normal, the judgment value of direct hit AT winning in the AT lottery is , more than the determination value of AT winning in the advantageous lottery when the middle stage cherry 7 matching or middle stage cherry character matching is won during the normal advantageous section).

Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 52(d) and 54(d), the AT lottery when the middle cherry 7 matching (role number 38) or middle cherry character matching (role number 39) is won during normal The number of determination values for direct hit AT winning is higher than the number of determination values for AT winning in the advantageous lottery when the middle stage cherry 7 matching (role number 38) or middle stage cherry character matching (role number 39) is won during the normal advantageous section many. As a result, the player can normally expect to win the middle stage cherry 7 match or the middle stage cherry character match rather than during the normal advantageous section. Therefore, it is possible to improve the interest in the game played by the player.

(12-2) The stay rate of the game in the first ball put out state is smaller than the stay rate of the game in the second ball put out state and the third ball put out state (for example, as shown in FIG. The rate of stay in the game in the section is smaller than the rate of stay in the game in the ball-out state in the advantageous section).

Specifically, the staying rate of the game in the normal section is smaller than the staying rate of the game in the ball-out state in the advantageous section. As a result, more games than usual are played in the ball-out state in the advantageous section, so that the interest in the game is improved.

(12-3) The condition for transitioning from either the second ball-out state or the third ball-out state to the first ball-out state includes a first condition (for example, limiter condition), and a second condition (for example, setting change) that is established based on a change in the setting of the degree of advantage for the player.

Specifically, in the ball-out state during the advantageous section, the state shifts to the normal state by changing the setting in addition to the limiter conditions. As a result, when the setting is changed, it is possible to provide the player with the amusement of the game such that the state is shifted again from the normal state to the ball-out state in the advantageous section.

(12-4) the first lottery is a lottery relating to a first control for controlling the state to the third ball-out state;
The second lottery is a lottery relating to the second control for controlling the state to the third ball-out state.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 52(d), in the normal AT lottery, whether or not the AT wins is determined based on the combination number assigned to the lottery target combination shown in FIG. As shown in d), in the advantageous lottery during the normal advantageous section, it is determined whether or not the CZ win, whether the advantageous section bonus win or not, and whether or not the AT win is determined. In this way, by differentiating the content of the lottery for controlling the advantageous section AT between the normal section and the normal advantageous section, it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

(12-5) In both the first lottery and the second lottery, it is determined whether or not the random number obtained from the numerical values belonging to a predetermined range (for example, 1 to 255) matches a predetermined judgment value. carried out based on
The number of judgment values in the first lottery is greater than the number of judgment values in the second lottery (for example, as shown in FIGS. 52 and 54, the number of judgment values for direct hit AT winning in the normal AT lottery is , greater than the number of determination values for AT winning in the advantageous lottery during the normal advantageous section).

Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 52(d) and 54(d), the AT lottery when the middle cherry 7 matching (role number 38) or middle cherry character matching (role number 39) is won during normal The number of determination values for direct hit AT winning is higher than the number of determination values for AT winning in the advantageous lottery when the middle stage cherry 7 matching (role number 38) or middle stage cherry character matching (role number 39) is won during the normal advantageous section many. In this way, the AT lottery during the normal period has a higher probability of being controlled to the advantageous section AT than the advantageous lottery during the normal period. , can give the player a special feeling.

(12-6) The determination result of the pre-determination means includes a predetermined determination result different from the specific determination result (for example, winning a general combination corresponding to combination numbers 8 to 31),
The predetermined decision result is more likely to be the decision result of the pre-determining means than the specific decision result (for example, the general role corresponding to the role number 8 to 31 is more likely to be the middle cherry 7 match or the middle cherry character match). High probability of winning in internal lottery),
In the first ball-out state, when the determination result of the pre-determining means is the predetermined determination result, a lottery regarding control to the third ball-out state is performed (for example, as shown in FIG. 52(d)). AT lottery during normal),
In the second ball-out state, when the decision result of the pre-determining means is the predetermined decision result, the lottery for control to the third ball-out state is not performed (for example, in FIG. 54(d) Normal advantageous lottery during the advantageous section shown).

Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 52(d) and 54(d), in the normal AT lottery, when the general combination corresponding to the combination numbers 8 to 31 is won, the advantageous section AT is controlled. In the advantageous lottery during the normal advantageous section, when the general combination corresponding to the combination numbers 8 to 31 is won, the lottery for controlling to the advantageous section AT is not performed. In this way, when the general role is won, the AT lottery is normally performed, but the advantageous lottery is not performed during the normal period, so when the general role is won during the normal period, the player can give you a special feeling.

(12-7) In the first lottery, the lottery table differs according to the setting of the degree of advantage for the player (for example, the AT lottery during normal shown in FIG. 52(d)),
In the second lottery, the lottery table does not differ according to the setting of the degree of advantage for the player (for example, the normal advantage lottery during the advantage section shown in FIG. 54(d)).

Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 52(d) and 54(d), in the normal AT lottery, the lottery table differs according to the setting value, whereas in the advantageous lottery in the normal section, , the lottery table does not differ according to the set value. As a result, the player is made to be conscious of the set value during normal operation, while the player is made to play without being conscious of the set value in the ball-out state in the advantageous section in which the stay rate is higher than usual. be able to.

[Modification]
Although the main embodiments of the present invention have been described above, the present invention is not limited to the above embodiments, and various modifications and applications are possible. Modifications of the above embodiments applicable to the present invention will be described below.

(About omen production)
In the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 30 to 32, when the reaching point is reached, the same precursor effect is executed regardless of the size of the reaching point, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, when reaching a reaching point, different premonitory effects may be executed depending on the size of the reaching point.

In the first embodiment, the portent effect is executed when the common bonus is won in the normal advantageous section, but the portent effect is not limited to this and may not be executed. Even in this case, normally, if you win a direct hit bonus by winning the middle cherry 7 matching or middle cherry character matching, the omen effect is not executed, whereas in the normal advantageous section, 1 7 matching or 1 character matching When CZ is won by winning a piece, a precursor performance is executed, and after that, bonus winning or AT winning is performed in the advantageous section CZ to control to the advantageous section AT through the precursor presentation. As a result, normally, when a direct hit bonus is won by winning the middle stage cherry 7 matching or middle stage cherry character matching, which are super rare roles, the foreshadowing effect is not executed, and the advantage is immediately gained via the advantageous section bonus. Since it is controlled by the section AT, the game can be immediately made advantageous.

In the second embodiment, the premonition effect is normally executed when the direct hit AT is won, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the precursor effect may not be executed when the direct hit AT is won by winning the middle stage cherry 7 matching or the middle stage cherry character matching normally. In this case, normally, when the direct hit AT is won by winning the middle stage cherry 7 match or the middle stage cherry character match, which are super rare roles, the premonition effect is not executed, and the AT is immediately controlled to the advantageous section AT. , the game can be immediately advantageous.

(About point map)
In the present embodiment, points are acquired by the production using the point map in the normal advantageous section. Also in , points may be obtained by a performance using a point map.

(Regarding ball status)
In this embodiment, the normal advantageous zone is applied as the "first ball payout state", the advantageous zone CZ is applied as the "second ball payout state", and the "third ball payout state" is applied. Although the advantageous section AT is applied as ", it is not limited to this. For example, the "third ball output state" is not limited to the advantageous interval AT, and may be an advantageous interval bonus or an advantageous interval specialized zone. The first, second, and third ball-out states are more advantageous to the player than the first and second ball-out states in terms of the degree of advantage. Either state may apply.

(Regarding the transition of ball output state)
In the first embodiment, the game state always passes through the advantageous interval bonus when the game state is changed from the normal to the advantageous interval AT, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, when the middle stage cherry 7 alignment or the middle stage cherry character alignment is normally won, the state may be directly controlled from normal to the advantageous section AT by winning the direct hit AT as in the second embodiment.

(About lottery)
In the second embodiment, in the advantageous lottery shown in FIG. 54, the presence or absence of AT winning is determined by lottery, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, in an advantageous lottery, it is not necessary to determine the presence or absence of AT winning by lottery. Alternatively, while the presence or absence of AT winning may be determined by lottery, the determination value number corresponding to AT winning may be "0".

In the first embodiment, in various lotteries, the lottery is performed based on the winning probability, but the invention is not limited to this. For example, like the various lotteries shown in FIGS. 22 and 24 of the second embodiment, a lottery may be conducted based on whether or not the random number matches the judgment value.

In the second embodiment, in various lotteries, lotteries are performed based on whether or not the random number value and the judgment value match, but the invention is not limited to this. For example, as in the first embodiment, lottery may be conducted based on the winning probability.

(About the effect when the icon is displayed)
In the present embodiment, the arrival icon is displayed by the effects shown in FIGS. 33 and 34, but other effects may be applied to the effect when the icon is displayed. For example, FIG. 55 is a diagram for explaining effects when icons are displayed according to the modification.

In the example shown in FIG. 55, an effect related to the arrangement of cards used in a card battle is shown as an icon. As shown in FIG. 55(a), a main liquid crystal screen 511 has a plurality of cards 511a arranged thereon. A sub liquid crystal screen 512, which is a screen smaller than the main liquid crystal screen 511, is provided with a small area 512a for displaying information corresponding to the card.

After that, as shown in FIG. 55(b), effects are generated from each of the plurality of cards on the main liquid crystal screen 511 to the sub liquid crystal screen 512, and as shown in FIG. The information corresponding to is displayed in small size.

Even if the effect described above is applied, the player can be easily informed that the information corresponding to the icon displayed on the main liquid crystal screen 511 is displayed on the sub liquid crystal screen 512 .

(Regarding updates in normal mode and accelerated mode)
In the present embodiment, the points are updated in each of the normal mode and the acceleration mode with the effects shown in FIGS. 25 and 26, but other effects may be applied to update the points. For example, FIG. 56 is a diagram for explaining updating in each of the normal mode and acceleration mode according to the modification.

First, updating in the normal mode will be described. As shown in FIG. 56(a1), the liquid crystal display 51 is provided with an area 513 indicating a point. After that, as shown in FIG. 56(b1), an image prompting a push operation is displayed. After that, as shown in FIG. 56(c1), 1p points are given after the push operation.

Next, updating in acceleration mode will be described. As shown in FIG. 56(a2), the liquid crystal display 51 is provided with an area 513 indicating a point. After that, as shown in FIG. 56(b2), an image prompting the push operation is displayed, but the image is accompanied by an effect peculiar to the acceleration mode. After that, as shown in FIG. 56(c2), 2p points are given after the push operation, but an effect peculiar to the acceleration mode is accompanied even at the time of updating.

Even if the above effect is applied, the points can be updated in different manners in the normal mode and the acceleration mode, and furthermore, in the acceleration mode, the points are updated with a more flashy effect than in the normal mode. be able to.

(Regarding application to pachinko machines)
In the above-described embodiment, a slot machine, which is an example of a gaming machine, has been described. However, not limited to this, the above-described embodiment may be applied to a pachinko game machine in which a game is played by hitting a so-called game ball into a game area.

For example, a pachinko game machine may display a point map as shown in FIG. In addition to executing the premonitory effect regarding the granting of the privilege, the granting of the privilege may be finally notified. In addition, the moving character on the point map is not limited to those that move based on the completion of multiple games (multiple reel fluctuations), but those that move based on the passage of time in one game (one reel fluctuation). may be Other configurations described in the above embodiments can also be applied to the pachinko game machine.

Various configurations, various processes, timings of various processes, and the like in the present embodiment and modified examples described above can be appropriately combined.

It should be considered that the embodiments disclosed this time are illustrative in all respects and not restrictive. The scope of the present invention is indicated by the scope of the claims rather than the above description, and is intended to include all modifications within the meaning and range of equivalents of the scope of the claims.

1 slot machine, 1a housing, 1b front door, 2L, 2C, 2R reels, 3 see-through window, 4 medal slot, 6 MAXBET switch, 7 start switch, 8L, 8C, 8R stop switch, 9 medal payout port, 11 Credit indicator 12 Game auxiliary indicator 13 Game display unit 27 Side lamp 28L, 28C, 28R Reel backlight 41 Main control unit 41a Main CPU 41c RAM 51 Liquid crystal display 53 Speaker 56 Production switch, 91 sub-control section, 91a sub-CPU, 91c RAM.

Claims (1)

Equipped with a variable display unit that can variably display multiple types of identification information that can be individually identified,
In a slot machine capable of deriving a display result by stopping the variable display of the variable display unit after variably displaying the variable display unit, and winning a prize according to the display result,
ball payout state control means for controlling the ball payout state;
predetermining means for determining which display results are allowed to be derived;
The ball-out state is controllable by a normal state, an advantageous state, and an update value updated in the normal state reaching a specific value, and the probability of being controlled to the advantageous state rather than the normal state. includes a high chance state and
The advantageous state is a ball-out state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal state and the chance state,
The determination result of the pre-determination means includes a special determination result that allows derivation of a special display result for controlling to a special game state,
In both the normal state and the chance state, when the determination result of the pre-determining means is the special determination result and the special display result is not derived, the special determination result is carried over to the next game and thereafter. ,
In both the normal state and the chance state, a derivable game capable of deriving the special display result may be played ,
In the derivable game in the normal state, when the special display result is not derived, the update value can be updated, and when the special display result is derived, the update value cannot be updated. is possible and
In the derivable game in the chance state, when the special display result is not derived , specific control is possible to increase the probability of being controlled to the advantageous state, while when the special display result is derived A slot machine in which such specific controls are not possible.

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