JP7237598B2 - 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, there is a slot machine having a first ceiling in which the AT is activated in the 1280th game, and a second ceiling in which the RT3 is activated when a special combination is established in the AT activated state. (for example, Patent Document 1). Further, there is a slot machine equipped with an advantageous interval limiter that ends the advantageous interval after a maximum of 1500 games (for example, Patent Document 2).

JP 2008-183076 A (paragraph 0188) JP 2018-51102 (paragraph 0400)

In the slot machine described above, it is disclosed that the second ceiling is more advantageous in terms of state control than the first ceiling, and that a specific state such as an advantageous interval is terminated by an advantageous interval limiter. However, no consideration has been given to the advantages associated with controlling the state when the two are combined.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been devised in view of such circumstances, and its object is to provide a slot machine that can reduce the dissatisfaction of a player with respect to the advantages related to state control and suppress the gambling urge. It is to be.

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,
Equipped with state control means capable of controlling one of a plurality of types of states,
The plurality of types of states include a normal state and a plurality of types of specific states that are more advantageous for the player than the normal state,
The plurality of types of specific states include a first state, a second state, and a third state,
Both the first state and the second state are states in which the gaming value owned by the player decreases,
The third state is a state in which the gaming value owned by the player increases,
the second state and the third state are mutually continuous states;
When the number of games played in the specific state reaches a predetermined specific number, information regarding the specific state is initialized, and the state is controlled from the specific state to the normal state,
The period in the second state includes a first period and a second period after the first period,
The state control means controls the state from the second state to the third state when a transition condition is satisfied in the second state;
In the second state, when the state is controlled to the third state based on the satisfaction of the transition condition in the first period, the state is controlled to the third state based on the satisfaction of the transition condition in the second period. The advantage in the third state increases at a higher rate when the state is controlled,
Furthermore, the slot machine
suggesting means for suggesting that the state is controlled from the second state to the third state based on the establishment of the transition condition;
the suggesting means suggests that the state will be controlled to the third state after one of the plurality of types of precursory periods has passed;
The transition conditions include a first transition condition and a second transition condition,
When the first transition condition is satisfied, the shorter precursor period is more likely to be selected than when the second transition condition is satisfied,
When the transition condition is satisfied in the first period, the longer precursor period is more likely to be selected than when the transition condition is satisfied in the second period.

(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. It is a figure for demonstrating the transition of a game state. FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining types of winning combinations, symbol combinations for winning combinations, and awarding at the time of winning; FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining a combination of winning combinations read out as a lottery target combination for each gaming state; FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining reel control when winning a push-in order; FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining an example of an effect executed during CZ and AT; It is a figure for demonstrating the CZ lottery table of normal times. FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining a number-of-games-to-release determination table; FIG. FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining an AT lottery table in CZ and a next CZ stage lottery table; FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining a Bell Navi count determination table based on game count cancellation; FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining a Bell Navi count determination table by canceling a rare combination; It is a figure for demonstrating the addition lottery table in AT. FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining AT shift suggestion when various cancellation conditions are satisfied during CZ; FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining an example of an effect when winning Chance Lip 1 and winning 6-choice bell during CZ. It is a figure for demonstrating a chance kind determination table. It is a diagram for explaining an example of an effect when a chance slip 2 is won and when a watermelon is won during CZ. FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining execution timings of the AT shift suggestion and the next night stage suggestion; FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining an example of an additional effect during AT; FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining an aura type determination table; FIG. FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining a number-of-games-to-be-released determination table in Modification 1; FIG. 14 is a diagram for explaining a Bell-navi number determination table by canceling a rare combination in Modification 2. FIG.

A mode for carrying out the slot machine according to the present invention will be described based on the following embodiments.

[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. 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. Three consecutive symbols among the symbols arranged on the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are arranged side by side, and are displayed in upper, middle, and lower three stages in a see-through window 3 provided approximately in the center of the front of the slot machine 1. It is arranged so that it can be displayed and seen from the player's 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 2L, 2C, 2R stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R (hereinafter referred to as left stop switch, middle stop switch, right stop switch ), and an effect switch 56 operated by the player at the time of effect 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" or the "start operation", and the operation on the stop switch for stopping the rotation of the first reel ( For example, the operation of pressing the stop switch by hand) is the "first stop operation", and 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". "Stop operation" and the operation on the stop switch for stopping the rotation of the third reel (for example, the operation of manually pressing the stop switch) are also referred to as the "third 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".

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, speakers 53 and 54 for outputting sound are 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. , and a game display unit 13 provided with an advantageous section LED 19 that notifies by lighting that the control is in the advantageous section described later, and a replaying LED 20 that notifies by lighting that the replay game is in progress.

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. Based on commands from the main control unit 41, the sub-control unit 91 controls image display on the liquid crystal display 51, sound output from the speakers 53 and 54, lighting/extinguishing of the side lamps 27 and reel backlights 28, and the like. Control. Effect data used for image display on the liquid crystal display 51 and sound output from the speakers 53 and 54 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 speakers 53 and 54 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 the present embodiment, only the pay line LN set across the symbols arranged horizontally in the middle of the reel 2L, the middle of the reel 2C, and the middle of the reel 2R is defined as the pay line. , a plurality of winning lines 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. The fact that the internal lottery permits the derivation of a symbol combination is also called winning the combination corresponding to the symbol combination.

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, CB 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 game 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, operation order, operation timing), it is more advantageous than when the stop operation is performed in another operation manner. and a replaying role (hereinafter also referred to as a "push order role") 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 notifying the operation mode of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R that is advantageous to the player when the player wins the first prize by 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 (AT) to be an appropriate notification period.

Although details will be described later, the main control unit 41 determines whether or not to control to an advantageous interval that is advantageous to the player when a predetermined lottery condition is established in the normal interval. A transition lottery is performed, and control of the advantageous section is started by winning the advantageous section transition lottery. During the advantageous section, the main control unit 41 executes navigation notification by controlling the AT when winning the push-up role, and operates the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R in an advantageous manner for the player ( For example, operation sequence, operation timing, etc.) are notified using the game auxiliary display 12, and by transmitting to the sub-control unit 91 a command capable of specifying an operation mode that is advantageous to the player, the operation can be performed. A navigation effect is executed in which the mode is notified using the liquid crystal display 51 or the like.

The push-order bell includes a push-order bell that wins when the player's operation mode matches the operation mode corresponding to the winning push-order role (hereinafter also referred to as "correct answer procedure"), and the player's operation. A pushing order reply is included in which the replay wins when the mode matches the operation mode corresponding to the winning pushing order combination. Hereinafter, navigation that can be performed in a game in which the pushing order bell is won is also referred to as bell navigation. Note that the normal section is in a state in which Bell Navi cannot be executed, unlike the state in which Bell Navi can be executed as in the advantageous section.

By operating the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R according to the correct procedure according to the Bell Navi, the player can win the combination that pays out more medals among the combinations included in the pressing order bell. Alternatively, the player can win a winning combination with no possibility of missing out of the combinations included in the pressing order bell by operating the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R according to the correct procedure according to Bell Navi. Among the combinations included in the push order bell, the combination 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 Further, in the control of the advantageous section, the advantageous section LED 19 is turned on to indicate that the advantageous section is being controlled.

[Game state transition]
FIG. 3 is a diagram for explaining the transition of game states. As shown in FIG. 3, the game states controlled by the liquid crystal display 51 include non-internal and internal.

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 CB is won and the winning prize of the CB is lost, the game state shifts to the internal mode from the next game. That is, inside, the winning of CB is carried over. Once the playing state is internally controlled, there are very few, if any, extremely low odds of winning a CB that is carried over.

In the example shown in FIG. 3, illustration of CB is omitted as a game state. state transitions. In this case, the CB generally ends after one game, and the game state shifts to the non-internal middle again.

The states in the interior include normal intervals and advantageous intervals. The normal section is a state in which Bernavi is not executed. The advantageous section is a state in which Bernavi can be executed. In the normal section, the state is controlled to the advantageous section when winning the advantageous section transition lottery.

Conditions in the advantageous interval include Normal, CZ, and AT. The normal state is a state in which navigation can be executed. CZ is a state in which navigation can be performed. AT is a state in which navigation can be executed and the probability of execution of navigation is higher than in CZ. The net increase per game that the player can obtain during AT is greater than the net increase per game that the player can obtain during CZ. In other words, the total number of net increases available to the player during AT is greater than the total number of net increases available to the player during CZ.

The net increase per game is the number obtained by subtracting the number of medals used for setting the bet amount per game from the number of medals paid out per game. The net increase in a given state (CZ or AT) is the total number of medals used to set the bet amount in that given state (CZ or AT) from the total number of medals paid out in a given state (CZ or AT). This is the subtracted number.

Both normal and CZ are states in which the number of medals decreases. AT is a state in which the number of medals increases. That is, AT is in a more advantageous state for the player than CZ. The absolute value of the amount of increase in medals in AT is greater than the absolute value of the amount of decrease in medals in the maximum period (20G) that can be controlled by CZ. Also, the total number of net increases that the player can obtain in the advantageous section is greater than the total number of net increases that the player can obtain in the normal section. That is, the advantageous section is a section that is more advantageous for the player than the normal section.

The payout rate for CZ is less than 1, and the payout rate for AT is greater than 1. Also, the normal section, the normal time in the advantageous section, and the CZ in the advantageous section have the same payout rate. Here, the payout rate is the ratio of the total number of medals paid out to the total number of medals used for setting the bet amount during a period of control in a certain state (for example, CZ, AT, normal time).

In normal times, the state is controlled to CZ when winning a CZ lottery, which will be described later. It should be noted that the state may be controlled by the AT when winning the CZ lottery under normal conditions. CZ includes CZ1, CZ2 and CZ3. Hereinafter, CZ1 is also referred to as a morning stage, CZ2 is also referred to as a daytime stage, and CZ3 is also referred to as an evening stage. When winning the CZ lottery, it is determined which of the morning stage, the daytime stage, and the night stage to be controlled. As will be described later, the daytime stage is more advantageous for the player than the morning stage. Also, the daytime stage is in a more advantageous state for the player than CZ2.

Control to the CZ is managed by the number of games, and the CZ ends on condition that the number of games played during the CZ reaches a predetermined upper limit number of games. In this embodiment, the maximum number of games is 20 games. In addition, CZ is not limited to those managed by the number of games, but the number of times navigation (for example, bell navi) is executed and the number of winnings of bells reaches a predetermined upper limit, and the number of payouts and net increase are set in advance. It may also be managed based on other conditions such as reaching a set upper limit number of sheets.

In addition, the state is controlled from CZ to AT based on the fact that the release condition is established in CZ (that AT is won). The release conditions include a game number release condition and a rare combination release condition (chance slip release condition, watermelon release condition), which will be described later.

Control to AT is managed by the number of executions of navigation. The AT ends on condition that the number of executions of the Bell-Navi executed during the AT reaches the determined number of Bell-Navi. The Bell Navi number of times is determined when the release condition is established, as will be described later.

It should be noted that AT is not limited to those managed by the number of navigation execution times, but the number of games played reaches a predetermined upper limit number of games, the number of winning bells reaches a predetermined upper limit number of times, and payouts It may be managed based on other conditions such as the number of sheets or the number of net increase sheets reaching a predetermined upper limit number of sheets.

During the AT, the control period for the AT is extended when winning (additional winning) in an additional lottery, which will be described later.

When controlled from CZ to AT, it is controlled again to CZ after AT ends. However, this is not the case if a limiter condition, which will be described later, is met, or if an arbitrary termination condition is met. When the release condition is satisfied in CZ (when AT wins), it is controlled by AT again. On the other hand, when the number of games played reaches the upper limit number of games (20 games) without satisfying the release condition in CZ, the state is controlled in the normal state. In this way, the state is controlled to CZ or AT from the normal time, and the state goes back and forth between CZ and AT. In this way, unless a limiter condition or an arbitrary end condition is satisfied, when CZ is controlled to AT, it is always controlled to CZ after AT ends, and when AT is controlled to CZ, it can be controlled to AT after CZ ends. Therefore, it can be said that CZ and AT are in a state in which they can be continuous with each other.

Also, when the cancellation condition is satisfied in CZ and the control to AT is decided, at the same time, the stage of CZ to be controlled next time is decided. That is, it determines which CZ is to be controlled among the morning stage, daytime stage, and night stage.

In CZ, the total number of net increases is about 0 or slightly less than 0 (for example, -20), and in AT, the total number of net increases is greater than 0, and about 100 medals are net increases. counted as Therefore, the total net increase is designed to continue increasing when the state changes between CZ and AT. On the other hand, in normal times, the total net increase is about 0 or less than 0, so if the number of games that stay in normal time is larger than the number of games that stay between CZ and AT, The total number of net additions continues to decline.

In addition, in the present embodiment, it is directly controlled by CZ or AT from normal times, but when the state is controlled from normal times to CZ or AT, navigation different from CZ or AT After being controlled by an executable pseudo-bonus, the state may be controlled from the pseudo-bonus to CZ or AT.

When the limiter condition is satisfied in the advantageous section or any termination condition is satisfied, the information regarding the advantageous section is initialized, and the state is controlled from the advantageous section to the normal section. The information about the advantageous section is information such as the number of games played in the advantageous section.

For example, the limiter conditions include that the number of games played in the advantageous section reaches a predetermined specific number (1500 G), or that the net increase in the advantageous section reaches a predetermined specific number (2400). . In addition, for example, the optional end condition includes that a predetermined upper limit number of games has been played without winning an advantageous win normally.

[Winner]
FIG. 4 is a diagram for explaining types of winning combinations, symbol combinations for winning combinations, and awarding at the time of winning. The name column of FIG. 4 shows the name of the winning combination, and the symbol combination column shows the combination of symbols that will win the winning combination. In addition, in the combination column of symbols that can be stopped on the invalid line, there is a combination of symbols that can be stopped on the invalid line when the combination of winning symbols stops on the winning line, and is a combination of symbols that can be easily recognized by the player. It is shown. Values (the number of medals to be paid out, the number of replays to be given, etc.) that are given at the time of winning are indicated in the given column.

As shown in FIG. 4, CB is provided as a special role. As small prizes, a middle bell, upper bells 1 to 8, watermelon, and cherry are provided. As the replay combination, normal replays and chance reps 1 and 2 (hereinafter also collectively referred to as "chance reps") are provided.

The middle bell is a role corresponding to the main character described above. The upper bells 1 to 8 are wins corresponding to the above-mentioned secondary wins, and the number of payouts is smaller than that of the middle bells. When the watermelon wins, the watermelon symbols are aligned on the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R.

[Lottery target role]
FIG. 5 is a diagram for explaining a combination of winning combinations read out as a lottery target combination for each gaming state. The win number column in FIG. 5 shows the win number determined for each lottery target role, the lottery target role column shows the name thereof, and the winning combination column contains the winning combination included in each lottery target role. In the game state column, a circle indicates that the lottery object combination is the lottery object for each game state. The numerical value below the circle indicates the number of judgment values related to the winning probability. For example, 6-choice bell 1 is a lottery winning combination of 3600/65536 in non-internal or internal.

As shown in FIG. 5, CB is provided as a lottery target combination for a special combination. 6-choice bells 1 to 6, watermelon, and cherry are provided as the lottery target wins for the small wins. Normal replays and chance replays 1 and 2 are provided as the lottery target roles for the replaying role. Note that watermelon, cherry, and chance slips 1 and 2 are also referred to as "rare roles" because their odds of winning in the internal lottery are lower than those of the 6-choice bell. Constituent symbols of watermelons and cherries are not arranged within 5 frames on any reel. Therefore, depending on the operation timing of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R, the constituent symbols cannot be stopped on the winning line, and the winning watermelon or cherry may be missed.

In the non-internal game, all the combinations can be won.

[Reel control for push order]
FIG. 6 is a diagram for explaining reel control at the time of winning a pushing first hand. As shown in FIG. 6, 6-choice bells 1 to 6 are provided for the push order. In a game in which the six-choice bell is won during the AT, Bell Navi is executed and the correct answer procedure is notified to the player. By operating the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R according to the correct procedure according to the Bell Navi, the player can win a winning combination advantageous to the player.

For example, in a game in which one of the 6-choice bells 1 to 6 is won, the middle bell, which is the main character, wins when the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated in the correct answer procedure, while the stop switch 8L wins in the incorrect answer procedure. , 8C and 8R are operated, the upper bell, which is a secondary role, wins or fails to win.

[Set value]
The slot machine 1 of the present embodiment changes the payout rate of medals according to the set value. More specifically, the payout rate of medals is changed by determining the winning probability used in the internal lottery according to the set value. 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 setting values, the administrator operates an operation unit (not shown) provided inside the slot machine 1 to shift to a setting change state in which the setting values can be changed. Also, in order to confirm the setting values, the administrator should perform a predetermined operation to shift to a setting confirmation state in which the setting values can be confirmed.

[Example of effects executed during CZ and AT]
FIG. 7 is a diagram for explaining an example of an effect executed during CZ and AT. As described above, when the control is performed in the advantageous section, the control is first performed in the normal time. If the CZ lottery is won in normal times, the CZ is controlled to one of the morning stage, daytime stage, and night stage.

Then, in CZ, when the release condition is established (when AT is won), it is controlled by AT. After the end of AT, it will be controlled by CZ again. If the cancellation condition is not satisfied in CZ, the control shifts to the normal state, but as long as the cancellation condition is satisfied in CZ, the control to CZ and the control to AT will be repeated.

The sub-controller 91 can execute a suggestive effect. The suggestion effect is a effect that makes a suggestion regarding control of the state. In the suggestion production, it is possible to perform an AT transition suggestion and a next night stage suggestion. In the AT transition suggestion, it is suggested that the state is controlled by AT. In the next night stage suggestion, it is suggested that the CZ to be controlled again is in the night stage.

In FIG. 7, it is controlled to the daytime stage (CZ2), and after being controlled to AT when the canceling condition is satisfied, is controlled to the morning stage (CZ1), and after being controlled to AT when the canceling condition is satisfied ( A case of being controlled by CZ3) will be described.

As shown in FIG. 7(a1), when the daytime stage is set, the liquid crystal display 51 displays an animation image in which a character moves together with a background image of the daytime sun and road. In addition, a title image including a character image “daytime stage” indicating that the daytime stage is controlled is displayed.

Also, the number of unlocked games, which will be described later, is determined in the games controlled in the daytime stage. When the number of unlocked games is determined, the number of unlocked games is canceled in the game after the number of unlocked games has passed since the game controlled by CZ, and the control to CZ ends. As shown in FIG. 7(a2), from the next game onwards, the liquid crystal display 51 displays an animation image in which the character moves together with the background image of the daytime sun and the road.

FIG. 7(a3) shows a game in which the number of games has been canceled. As shown in FIG. 7(a3), when the third stop operation is performed, the AT shift suggestion is performed. Specifically, an AT shift suggesting image for suggesting AT shift is displayed. In this embodiment, it is controlled by the AT "Mumu RUSH". As the AT shift suggestive image, an image including a character image “Muyume RUSH confirmed” indicating control by MUMU RUSH is displayed.

When the start operation is performed to start the next game, it is controlled by the AT. At this time, as shown in FIG. 7(a4), an image including the title characters "Muyume RUSH Rush" indicating that the AT is controlling is displayed.

Here, the screen of the liquid crystal display 51 includes a first display area and a second display area that is wider than the first display area. As shown in FIG. 18(a0), an AT shift suggestive image for suggesting AT shift is displayed in the second display area. Further, the next night stage suggestion image for suggesting the next night stage is displayed in the first display area.

When a start operation is performed to start the next game, an animation image in which a girl character moves with two stars is displayed on the screen. At the upper left of the screen, a character image "0/10" is displayed, which indicates that the number of Bell-navi given is 10 (10-navi) and the number of Bell-navi that has been executed is 0. In addition, by the start operation, the 6-choice bell, which is the first to be pushed, is won, and Bell Navi is executed. In this example, an image is displayed on the Bell Navi prompting the player to stop the right reel for the first time, the left reel for the second time, and the middle reel for the third time.

After that, when all the given number of bernavi has been consumed (in this example, when 10 bernavi has been executed), as shown in FIG. done. As a result notification, a count image is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 to indicate the total number of medals paid out during the AT. In this example, a result image including a character image "TOTAL 100" indicating that the total number of medals paid out during the AT is 100 is displayed.

When a start operation is performed in this state, a stage lottery effect is executed as shown in FIG. 7(a7). The stage lottery effect is an effect indicating that a lottery is performed to determine which stage is to be controlled next time. However, as will be described later, in reality, the stage to be controlled is determined in advance in the CZ controlled before being controlled by the AT. When the stage lottery effect starts, an image including the title character image "stage lottery" of the stage lottery effect is displayed.

As shown in FIG. 7(a8), when the first stop operation is performed, options of three stages such as the morning stage, daytime stage, and night stage are displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. FIG. Although not shown, when the second stop operation is performed, the options in the three probability modes are rotated like a roulette, so that the options positioned on the front side are switched in order. When the third stop operation is performed, the morning stage is finally selected from the three stages, and only the character image of "morning stage" remains and is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. - 特許庁

When the start operation is performed, AT ends and control is made to the morning stage (CZ1). At this time, a background image of the morning sun, sea, and ship is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, as shown in FIG. 7(a9). In addition, a title image including title characters "Morning stage" indicating that the control is performed to the morning stage is displayed.

After that, it is assumed that the watermelon is won after a plurality of games have passed. Then, it is assumed that the AT lottery wins the AT lottery. As will be described later, when the watermelon is canceled due to winning the watermelon, the CZ to be controlled next time will always be the night stage.

FIG. 7(a10) shows a game in which the watermelon is released. As shown in FIG. 7(a10), AT shift suggestion and next night stage suggestion are performed. The AT suggestion is displayed in a manner similar to that shown in FIG. 7(a3). In the next night stage suggestion, the next night stage suggestion image for suggesting the next night stage is displayed. As the next night stage suggestion image, an image including a character image "night stage" indicating that the CZ to be controlled next time is the night stage is displayed. The next night stage suggestion image is displayed in the first display area.

When the start operation is performed to start the next game, it is controlled by the AT. At this time, as shown in FIG. 7(a11), an image including title characters "Muyume RUSH Rush" indicating that the AT has been controlled is displayed.

An animated image is then displayed in which the girl character moves with two stars. At the upper left of the screen, a character image "0/10" is displayed, which indicates that the number of Bell-navi given is 10 (10-navi) and the number of Bell-navi that has been executed is 0. In addition, by the start operation, the 6-choice bell, which is the first to be pushed, is won, and Bell Navi is executed. Also, during AT, an image suggesting the next night stage is always displayed.

After that, when all the given number of bernavi has been consumed (in this example, when 10 bernavi has been executed), as shown in FIG. done. Even at this time, the display of the next night stage suggestion image continues.

When a start operation is performed in this state, a stage lottery effect is executed as shown in FIG. 7(a14). Even at this time, the display of the next night stage suggestion image continues.

As shown in FIG. 7(a15), when the first stop operation is performed, the liquid crystal display 51 displays options of three stages: morning stage, noon stage, and night stage. At this time, the next night stage suggestion ends, and the display of the next night stage suggestion image ends.

Thus, as shown in FIG. 7 (a10) to (a14), when the watermelon (or chance slip) is won in the night stage, the AT shift suggestion and the next night stage suggestion are performed, and the next night stage suggestion is performed. until the timing associated with the end of the AT. In the present embodiment, the timing related to the end of the AT is the display end timing of the stage lottery title ((a14) in FIG. 7).

Further, as shown in FIGS. 7(a10) to 7(a14), after the watermelon (or chance slip) is won in the night stage and the image suggesting the next night stage is displayed in the first display area, the stage lottery title is displayed. Until the display end timing, the display of the AT shift suggestive image ends in the second display area, but the display of the next night stage suggestive image continues in the first display area. However, when an error occurs, when power failure occurs, or during the display of the demo screen, the display of the image suggesting the next night stage is not continued. Further, as shown in FIGS. 7(a11) to (a14), the next night stage is suggested during the AT.

As shown in FIG. (a16), when the third stop operation is performed, the night stage is finally selected from the three stages, leaving only the character image of "night stage" on the liquid crystal display 51. Is displayed. Then, the next night stage suggestion image is displayed in a large size in the second display area.

When the start operation is performed, the AT ends and the night stage (CZ3) is entered. At this time, as shown in FIG. 7(a17), the background image of the moon and the mountain is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 along with an animation image in which the character moves. Also, a title image including title characters "night stage" indicating that the game is controlled to the night stage is displayed.

After that, it is assumed that chance slip 1 is won after a plurality of games have passed. Then, it is assumed that the AT lottery wins the AT lottery. As will be described later, when the chance slip wins, the AT wins without fail. Then, when the chance slip is won in the night stage, the CZ to be controlled next time will always be the night stage.

In this way, as described with reference to FIGS. 7(a14) to (a17), after the display of the next night stage suggestion image displayed in the first display area ends at the end timing of the stage lottery title display, the second The next night stage suggestion image is displayed in the display area, and then controlled to CZ.

FIG. 7(a18) shows a game in which the chance slip is canceled due to the winning of the chance slip. As shown in FIG. 7(a18), the AT shift suggestion is performed at the timing when the chance slip 1 symbol combination is derived by the third stop operation. The AT shift suggestion is displayed in a manner similar to that shown in FIG. 7(a3). In this case, the next night stage is also suggested, and the details will be described later with reference to FIG. 18 .

[Various tables]
Various tables used in this embodiment will be described below with reference to FIGS. 8 to 13. FIG. The various tables used in this embodiment include a normal CZ lottery table, a cancellation game number determination table, an AT lottery table during CZ, a next CZ stage lottery table, a bernavi number determination table by game number cancellation, and a rare combination cancellation. Includes a table for deciding the number of times of bernavi by and an additional lottery table during AT.

(Normal CZ lottery table)
FIG. 8 is a diagram for explaining the normal CZ lottery table. As shown in FIG. 8, the main control unit 41 performs a CZ lottery during normal times to determine whether or not to control the CZ based on the lottery. Lottery conditions in the normal CZ lottery include chance slip (chance slip 1, chance slip 2) winning, watermelon winning, and cherry winning. If the CZ is won, it is determined which CZ is to be controlled among the morning stage (CZ1), daytime stage (CZ2) and night stage (CZ3).

In the normal CZ lottery, the presence or absence of CZ winning is determined with different probabilities depending on the CZ lottery conditions. Specifically, when Chance Lip is won, the probability of winning CZ is higher than when Watermelon or Cherry is won. Also, when chance slip is won, the probability of being controlled to the night stage is higher than when watermelon or cherry is won. In addition, in the present embodiment, when the chance slip is won, it is always controlled by CZ. In addition, when watermelon or cherry is won, it is always controlled to the night stage.

When the release condition is satisfied in CZ (when AT wins), the state is controlled from CZ to AT. The release conditions include a number-of-games release condition and a rare combination release condition (chance slip release condition, watermelon release condition). Description will be made below with reference to FIGS. 9 and 10. FIG.

(Release game number decision table)
FIG. 9 is a diagram for explaining the number-of-games-to-be-cleared determination table. As shown in FIG. 9, the main control unit 41 determines whether or not AT wins and the number of unlocked games by lottery using the unlocked game number determination table at the timing related to the CZ start timing. In this embodiment, the timing related to the CZ start timing is the CZ transition time. For example, when a start operation is performed in a game controlled by CZ, whether or not AT is won and the number of unlocked games may be determined.

Whether AT wins or not and the number of unlocked games are determined with different probabilities according to the currently controlled stage (morning stage, daytime stage, night stage). When an AT win is determined according to the number-of-releases determination table, the number of games to be released is determined to be any game from 1 game (also referred to as "G") to 20 games. Then, when the number of unlocked games has elapsed after being controlled by CZ, CZ is ended, and the game following the game in which CZ is ended is controlled by AT.

In this way, the end of the CZ after the winning of AT is determined and the number of unlocked games has passed is called "game number unlock". Also, when the AT win is determined by lottery using the number-of-releases determination table, the number-of-games release condition is established. In other words, the number-of-games cancellation condition can be satisfied at the time of transition to CZ.

On the other hand, if AT non-winning is determined according to the unlocked game number determination table, 20G is determined as the unlocked game number. Then, when 20 games have passed after being controlled by CZ, CZ is terminated, and the game following the game in which CZ is terminated is normally controlled. That is, CZ can be controlled up to 20G.

Also, the AT winning probability is 30% when the currently controlled stage is the morning stage, and 60% when the currently controlled stage is the daytime stage. 100% if the stage is a night stage. That is, when the currently controlled stage is the daytime stage, the probability of AT winning (probability of unlocking the number of games) is higher than when the currently controlled stage is the morning stage. When the currently controlled stage is the night stage, the probability of AT winning (probability of unlocking the number of games) is higher than when the currently controlled stage is the daytime stage.

As described above, when the currently controlled stage is the night stage, AT wins with a probability of 100%. That is, when controlled by CZ in the night stage, in the lottery using the cancellation game number determination table performed at the time of CZ transition, AT has a 100% probability of winning, and the number of games is canceled in the determined cancellation game number. As CZ ends, the next game after CZ ends will be controlled by AT.

Then, when the release condition is satisfied in CZ, the state is controlled from CZ to AT, and after the end of AT, the state is controlled again from AT to CZ. If the CZ to be controlled again is a night stage that is more advantageous to the player than the morning stage or daytime stage, at the end of the CZ, an AT transition suggestion is made and the next night stage suggestion is made.

(AT lottery table during CZ and next CZ stage lottery table)
FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining the AT lottery table in CZ and the next CZ stage lottery table. FIG. 10(a) is an AT lottery table in CZ, and FIG. 10(b) is a next CZ stage lottery table.

As shown in FIG. 10(a), the main control unit 41 uses the AT lottery table in the CZ to determine whether or not an AT is won by lottery in each game in the CZ. Whether an AT wins or not depends on AT lottery conditions. AT lottery conditions include chance slip winning and watermelon winning. Hereinafter, the AT lottery conditions in the AT lottery table in the CZ are also called "specific conditions".

If the AT lottery table in CZ determines AT winning (if the rare role cancellation condition is satisfied), if there is no precursor period to be described later, the CZ ends in the game where the rare role cancellation condition is satisfied, and the CZ is It is controlled by AT from the next game after the finished game. If there is a precursor period, the CZ will end in the game next to the game in which the precursor period has ended, and the AT will be controlled from the game next to the game in which the CZ has ended.

In this way, the AT winning is determined using the AT lottery table in the CZ, and the ending of the CZ based on the AT winning is called "rare combination release". Among the rare role cancellations, ending the CZ based on the chance slip winning is called "chance slip cancellation", and ending the CZ based on the watermelon winning is called "watermelon cancellation". Also, when AT winning is determined by lottery using the AT lottery table in CZ, the rare combination cancellation condition is satisfied. The chance slip release condition is established when the chance slip is won. The watermelon cancellation condition is satisfied when the watermelon is won. Thus, the condition for canceling the rare combination can be established when chance slip or watermelon is won during CZ.

On the other hand, when the AT lottery table in CZ determines that the AT is not won, the rare combination is not canceled. In this case, an AT lottery in CZ is performed in each game up to the number of unlocked games determined by the number of unlocked games determination table. When AT lottery determines AT winning, the rare combination is canceled.

Also, when Chance Lip is won in CZ, the probability of AT winning (probability of being released from rare role) is higher than when Watermelon is won in CZ. If the chance slip wins, AT wins with a probability of 100% (rare role is canceled).

Next, the next CZ stage lottery table will be explained. As shown in FIG. 10(b), when AT is won by lottery using the tables of FIGS. 9 and 10(a), the main control unit 41 uses the next CZ stage lottery table to select the next CZ determines the stage to be controlled when the control is performed again (also referred to as the "next stage").

The next stage is determined with different probabilities depending on the release conditions (game count release, chance slip release, watermelon release) and the currently controlled stage (morning stage, noon stage, night stage). For example, if the next stage is determined to be the night stage due to the cancellation of the chance slip, the CZ ends in the game, is controlled by AT from the next game, and the stage when AT ends and is controlled by CZ again It becomes a night stage.

Further, when the chance slip is canceled in the night stage, the probability that the next stage will be the night stage is higher than when the chance slip is canceled in the morning stage or daytime stage. When the watermelon is canceled in any stage (morning stage, daytime stage or night stage), the probability that the next stage will be the night stage is higher than when the chance slip is canceled in the morning stage or daytime stage. expensive.

When the chance slip is canceled in the night stage, the probability that the next stage will be the night stage is higher than when the number of games is canceled in any stage. When the watermelon is unlocked on any stage, the probability that the next stage will be the night stage is higher than when the game count is unlocked on any stage.

When the chance slip is canceled in the night stage, there is a 100% probability that the next stage will be the night stage. When the watermelon is canceled in any stage, there is a 100% chance that the next stage will be the night stage.

In this way, in any of the morning stage, daytime stage, and night stage, the AT can be controlled based on establishment of a specific condition (AT lottery condition, Chance Lip winning or Watermelon winning). Also, in the night stage, AT wins with a probability of 100% in the lottery based on the number of unlocked games determination table, so even if a specific condition is not met (chance reply win or watermelon win), it is confirmed that AT will be controlled. It can be said that it is in a state where

On the other hand, in the morning stage or afternoon stage, the AT may not win the lottery based on the number of unlocked games determination table, so it is impossible for the AT to control without fulfilling the specific conditions (chance reply winning or watermelon winning). do not have. Also, as described above, when the AT is controlled based on the chance slip or watermelon winning in the night stage, the control is performed to the night stage after the end of the AT (the next stage will be the night stage).

(Table for determining the number of BellNavi by canceling the number of games)
FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining the Bell Navi number determination table based on game number cancellation. FIG. 11(a) is a table for determining the number of bernavi times by canceling the number of games when the currently set value is one of 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 (settings 1 to 5). FIG. 11(b) is a table for determining the number of bernavi times by canceling the number of games when the currently set value is 6 (setting 6).

As shown in FIG. 11(a), when the current settings are 1 to 5, the main control unit 41, when AT is won by lottery using the unlocked game number determination table of FIG. The Bell-navi number to be given is determined using the Bell-navi number determination table (settings 1 to 5). The number of bernavi is the number of times of bernavi executed during AT when AT wins and is controlled by AT.

The number of bernavi is determined with different probabilities depending on the number of unlocked games (1G to 20G) determined by lottery using the unlocked game number determination table. The number of bernavi is determined to be one of 10 navi, 20 navi, and 50 navi. 50-navi, 20-navi, and 10-navi are more advantageous in AT. For example, if the number of unlocked games is 3G, the number of bernavi is determined to be 10 (also called "10 navi") with a probability of 90%, determined to be 20 navi with a probability of 9%, and 50 with a probability of 1%. Determined by navigation.

Here, in this embodiment, the period in CZ is divided into a first period and a second period after the first period. The first period is from 1G to 10G in CZ. The second period is from 11G to 20G in CZ.

In CZ, the number of games release condition is satisfied in the second period (11G to 20G) more than when AT is controlled based on the condition to release the number of games in the first period (1G to 10G). Therefore, when the state is controlled by the AT, the advantage of the AT is higher at a higher rate. More specifically, the higher the AT advantage, the greater the number of Bell Navi given, as shown in FIG. 11(a).

For example, if the number of unlocked games is 3G, the number of games is unlocked in the first period of 3G, and is controlled by AT. The number of bernavi given in the AT is determined to be 10 navi with a probability of 90%, 20 navi with a probability of 9%, and 50 navi with a probability of 1%. Further, for example, when the number of unlocked games is 17G, the number of games is unlocked at the 17th G, which is the second period, and is controlled by AT. The number of bernavi given in the AT is determined to be 10 navi with a probability of 50%, 20 navi with a probability of 30%, and 50 navi with a probability of 20%.

If the number of games is canceled in the 3rd period, which is the first period, and the AT is controlled, the number of games is canceled in the 17th period, which is the second period, with a probability of 1%. is performed and is controlled by AT, it is determined to be 50 Navi with a probability of 20%. That is, when the number of games is canceled in the second period, there is a higher probability that 50 navi, which has the highest advantage for the player, is awarded than when the number of games is canceled in the first period.

In the table of FIG. 11(a), the probability that 50 Navi is determined increases in the order of the number of released games of 16 to 20G, 11 to 15G, 6 to 10G, and 1 to 5G. The same is true for 20 Navi. In other words, the greater the number of unlocked games, the higher the probability that 20-navi, which is more advantageous than 10-navi, will be selected, and the higher the probability that 50-navi, which is more advantageous than 20-navi, will be selected.

As shown in FIG. 11(b), when the current setting is set to 6, the main control unit 41, when AT is won by lottery using the unlocked game number determination table of FIG. The determination table (setting 6) is used to determine the number of Bernavi to be given.

As in FIG. 11(a), the number of bernavi is determined with different probabilities according to the number of unlocked games (1G to 20G) determined by lottery using the unlocked game number determination table. The number of bernavi is determined to be one of 10 navi, 15 navi, 20 navi, and 50 navi.

Even when this table is used, as in FIG. 11(a), in CZ, the number-of-games release condition is higher in the second period than when AT is controlled based on the fulfillment of the number-of-games release condition in the first period. When the state is controlled by the AT based on the establishment of the above, the advantage of the AT increases at a higher rate (the number of Bernavi given increases).

The difference from the table in FIG. 11(a) is that 15 navigation can be determined. In other words, only when the payout rate is currently set to 6, which is the highest payout rate, 15 navi can be determined as the number of bernavi. Therefore, when it is displayed during AT that the number of bell navigators is 15 navigators, it is suggested that the currently set installation value is 6 (setting 6). Details of the suggestion will be described in detail with reference to FIG. 19 .

Also, when comparing the table of FIG. 11(a) with the table of FIG. 11(b), when the current setting is set to 6, the advantage is higher than when the current settings are set to 1 to 5. It is configured to increase the decision probability of 20-navi or 50-navi, which has a high value. That is, when the current setting is set to 6, the payout rate is higher than when the current settings are set to 1 to 5 due to the increase in the number of times Bell Navi is executed during AT.

(Table for deciding the number of Bernavi times by canceling the rare role)
FIG. 12 is a diagram for explaining a Bernavi number determination table by canceling a rare combination. FIG. 12(a) is a Bell-navi number determination table by canceling a rare combination (cancelling a chance slip, canceling a watermelon) when the currently set values are 1 to 5. FIG. FIG. 11(b) is a table for determining the number of Bell-navi times by canceling a rare combination when the currently set value is 6. In FIG.

As shown in FIG. 12(a), when the current settings are 1 to 5, the main control unit 41, when the AT is won by lottery using the AT table in the CZ of FIG. The Bell-navi number to be given is determined using the Bell-navi number determination table (settings 1 to 5).

The number of bernavi times is determined with different probabilities according to the number of bernavi times already determined by releasing the number of games. Here, when the game count release condition is satisfied (in the case of winning AT), the number of Bel-Navi already determined is the number of Bel-Navi determined by lottery using the Bel-Navi count determination table (settings 1 to 5) by game count release. (10 Navi, 20 Navi, 50 Navi) are used. When the number-of-games release condition is not satisfied (when AT is not won), the already determined number of times of BelNavi becomes zero.

If the condition for canceling the number of games is satisfied at the time of shift to CZ, the number of Bell-navi is determined as one of 10-navi, 20-navi and 50-navi. However, after that, when the condition for canceling the rare combination is further satisfied, the number of times of Bernavi is determined again.

Here, in CZ, the advantage in AT controlled based on the fulfillment of the rare combination release condition in the first period is equal to or greater than the advantage in the AT controlled based on the fulfillment of the number of games release condition in the second period. (the given number of Bernavi is the same or higher). A specific description will be given below.

In the Bel-Navi determination table (settings 1 to 5) by unlocking the number of games shown in FIG. 20 Navi with a probability of 30% and 50 Navi with a probability of 20%.

On the other hand, in the Bel-Navi determination table (settings 1 to 5) by canceling the rare combination in FIG. 10 Navi with a probability of 30%, 20 Navi with a probability of 30%, and 50 Navi with a probability of 20%. That is, while the number of Bell-navi determined by canceling the number of games is 0-navi or 10-navi, the number of Bell-navi which is equal to or greater than 10-navi, 20-navi or 50-navi is determined. Become.

Similarly, when the number of Bell-navi determined by canceling the number of games is 20-navi, the number of Bel-navi determined by canceling the rare combination is equal to or greater than 20-navi or 50-navi. Further, when the number of bernavi determined by canceling the number of games is 50 navi, the number of bernavi determined by canceling the rare combination is equal to or greater than 50 navi.

As shown in FIG. 12(b), when the current setting is set to 6, the main control unit 41, when the AT is won by lottery using the AT table in the CZ of FIG. The determination table (setting 6) is used to determine the number of Bernavi to be given.

Even if the current setting is set to 6, in the same way as when the current settings are set to 1 to 5, in CZ, the AT controlled based on the establishment of the rare combination cancellation condition in the first period The advantage in is set to be equal to or higher than the advantage in AT controlled based on the fulfillment of the number-of-games cancellation condition in the second period (the number of Bernavi given is equal to or higher than).

(Additional lottery table during AT)
FIG. 13 is a diagram for explaining an additional lottery table during AT. The main control unit 41 performs an additional lottery during AT. The additional lottery is executed when the additional lottery condition is satisfied. The additional lottery condition is established when a rare role (cherry, watermelon, chance slip 1, chance slip 2) is won during AT. An add-on lottery determines whether an add-on win is possible.

In the case of winning an additional prize, a predetermined number of bernavi times (for example, 5 navi or 10 navi) is provided. As a result, the number of Bell-Navi by winning extra is added to the number of Bell-Navi that has already been given. For example, if the number of Bell-navi given due to the fulfillment of the cancellation condition during CZ is 20, and the number of Bell-navi due to the additional win during AT is 10, the total number of Bell-navi is 30. It is also possible to prepare a plurality of types of the number of times of Bell Navi to be awarded at the time of additional winning, and to determine one of them by lottery.

When the current setting values are settings 1 to 5, as shown in FIG. determines whether AT wins or not with different probabilities.

Further, when the current set value is setting 6, as shown in FIG. Whether or not AT wins is determined by the probability. When the current setting value is setting 6, an additional win is made with a high probability so that the advantage is higher than when the current setting value is setting 1-5.

[Suggestion of AT shift when various cancellation conditions are met during CZ]
As described above, based on the fulfillment of the number-of-games release condition or the rare combination release condition (chance slip release condition, watermelon release condition), an AT shift suggestion that suggests control from the CZ to the AT is performed.

When the cancellation condition is satisfied during CZ, the sub-control unit 91 selects one of a plurality of types of predetermined precursor periods by lottery. The portent period is a period during which the portent effect is performed. The portent effect is a effect that suggests that the AT shift suggestion is performed in a portent period before the game in which the number of games is canceled or the rare role is canceled and the AT transfer suggestion is performed.

In the present embodiment, a chance image including a character image "Chance!" This suggests that the AT transition suggestion is made after the precursor period.

The precursor period includes a first precursor period and a second precursor period shorter than the first precursor period. After the selected prognostic period has elapsed, AT-controlled after the AT-transition suggestion suggests that it is AT-controlled. In the case of being controlled by AT in the second period, the ratio of selection of the second precursor period between the first precursor period and the second precursor period is higher than in the case of being controlled by AT in the first period.

In this embodiment, the first precursor period is 3G. Also, the second precursor period is 0G. That is, when the second precursor period (0G) is selected, there is no precursor period. In this case, the sign effect is not executed. Then, AT shift suggestion is performed in the game in which the cancellation condition is satisfied. The fact that the AT shift suggestion is performed without executing the precursor effect is also referred to as "immediate notification".

When the first precursor period (3G) is selected, the precursor effect is executed over three games. Specifically, in each of the portent games, the portent effect image is displayed. For example, the precursor effect image may be displayed for a predetermined time when the start operation of each game is performed.

When the number-of-games release condition is met, the first precursor period (3G) or the second precursor period (0G) is selected by lottery. When the number of games release condition is satisfied, if the number of games is released in the second period and is controlled by the AT, the number of games is released in the first period and is controlled by the AT. A lottery is performed so that the ratio of the second precursor period (0G) to be selected out of the first precursor period and the second precursor period is high.

On the other hand, when the chance slip cancellation condition is satisfied, the period until the AT shift suggestion is performed is shorter than when the watermelon cancellation condition is satisfied. Specifically, by shortening the precursor period, the period until the AT shift suggestion is performed is shortened.

In the present embodiment, when the chance slip cancellation condition is satisfied due to the winning of the chance slip, the second sign period (0G) is selected as the sign period. Further, when the watermelon cancellation condition is established by winning the watermelon, the first precursor period (3G) is selected as the precursor period.

In addition, in the present embodiment, in each of the four sections of 1G to 5G, 6G to 10G, 11G to 15G, and 16G to 20G, there is a probability of about 50% in each section. to occur. This is a premonition effect that occurs regardless of whether the cancellation condition is satisfied, and is a fake premonition effect that is not controlled by the AT. Therefore, the AT shift suggestion is not performed even after the sign effect is finished. In addition, when the precursor effect is not generated from the 16th G to the 20th G, the precursor effect is always generated once from the 16th G to the 20th G.

FIG. 14 is a diagram for explaining AT shift suggestion when various cancellation conditions are satisfied during CZ. As shown in FIG. 14, CZ is controlled by a maximum of 20G, and the period in CZ is the first period from 1G to 10G, and the second period from 11G to 20G in CZ. In the following, a case where the cancellation condition is met and the AT shift is suggested in the first period and a case where the cancellation condition is met and the AT shift is suggested in the second period during CZ will be described.

FIGS. 14(a1) and (a2) are for cases where the chance slip is canceled in the first period, and FIGS. 14 (d1) and (d2) are for cases where the number of games is canceled during the first period, and (d1) to (e3) are shown for cases where chance slips are canceled during the second period. 14(f1) and (f2) explain the case where the number of games is canceled during the second period, respectively.

As shown in FIG. 14(a1), in the first period, when the chance slip is won by the start operation and the chance slip is canceled, the second precursor period (0G) is selected as the precursor period. As shown in FIG. 14(a2), an immediate announcement is made in the game. Specifically, in the game, when a start operation is performed, a chance image is displayed that suggests that the AT shift is suggested. When the third stop operation is performed, the AT shift suggestion is performed by displaying the AT shift suggestion image.

As shown in FIG. 14(b1), in the first period, when the watermelon is won by the start operation and the watermelon is canceled, the first precursor period (3G) is selected as the precursor period. In this case, the portent effect of displaying the chance image is executed over three games including the current game. Then, when the sign effect ends, the AT shift suggestion is performed in the next game.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 14(b2), when the start operation is performed, a chance image is displayed that suggests that the AT shift suggestion will be performed. When the third stop operation is performed, the AT shift suggestion is performed by displaying the AT shift suggestion image.

When it is decided that the number of games release condition is satisfied at the time of transition to CZ and the number of games will be released in the first period, the sign period is determined by lottery. In this case, the probability that the first precursor period (3G) is selected is higher than the second precursor period (0G).

When the number of games is canceled, the execution of the precursor effect is started from the game before the predetermined number of unlocked games by the precursor period. For example, if the number of games is scheduled to be released at the 7th G and 3G is selected as the precursor period, the 4th to 6th Gs will be the precursor period, and the AT shift suggestion will be performed at the 7th G.

However, if the number of games is scheduled to be canceled in the 1st G, the premonition effect is not performed and an immediate announcement is made. Further, when the number of games is scheduled to be canceled in the 1st G to the 4th G, the premonition effect is started from the 1st G, and the announcement is made in the number of games to be canceled.

In this example, it is assumed that the game count release condition is established, the game count release is performed at the 7th G, and 3G is determined as the premonitory period. As shown in FIG. 14(c1), the premonition effect is executed from the 4th G which is 3G before the 7th G. When the premonitory effect over 3 games is executed, the AT shift suggestion is performed at the 7th G. As in FIGS. 14(a1) and (a2), when the start operation is performed, a chance image is displayed (FIG. 14(c2)), and when the third stop operation is performed, AT shift suggestion is performed (FIG. 14 ( c3)).

When the chance slip is canceled in the second period (FIGS. 14(d1), (d2)), as in the case where the chance slip is canceled in the first period (FIGS. 14(a1), (a2)), Notification will be made. Since the presentation contents are the same, the explanation is omitted.

When the watermelon is canceled in the second period ((e1) to (e3) in FIG. 14), the same as when the watermelon is canceled in the first period ((b1) to (b3) in FIG. 14), AT shift suggestion is performed after the premonition effect is performed. Since the presentation contents are the same, the explanation is omitted.

When it is determined that the number of games release condition is satisfied at the time of transition to CZ and the number of games will be released in the second period, the sign period is determined by lottery. In this case, the probability that the second precursor period (0G) is selected is higher than the first precursor period (3G).

In this example, it is assumed that the game count cancellation condition is satisfied, the game count cancellation is performed at the 7th G, and 0G is determined as the sign period. In this case, an immediate notification is made at the 7th G. As in FIGS. 14(a1) and (a2), when the start operation is performed at the 7th G, a chance image is displayed (FIG. 14(f1)), and when the third stop operation is performed, an AT shift suggestion is performed ( FIG. 14(f2)).

[Production when winning Chance Lip 1 and winning 6 bells in CZ]
If chance slip 1 is won, chance slip 1 winning symbol combination "Bell-Bell-Replay" can be derived. When the 6-choice bell is won, it is possible to derive the middle stage bell winning symbol combination "Bell-Bell-Bell" in which the winning symbols on the left reel are different among the chance slip 1 winning symbol combinations.

That is, when chance slip 1 or 6-choice bell is won, for example, when the left stop switch is operated for the first stop, a bell pattern is drawn to the left reel. Further, when the middle stop switch is operated for the second stop, the bell pattern is drawn out to the middle reel. Therefore, when the first stop operation and the second stop operation are performed, it cannot be determined whether the chance slip 1 is won or the 6-choice bell is won.

When the chance slip 1 is won, the third stop operation of the right stop switch enables replay to be drawn to the right reel, and in this case, the winning of the chance slip occurs. On the other hand, when the 6-choice bell is won, the third stop operation of the right stop switch enables the bell to be led out to the right reel, thereby generating a prize of the middle bell. In this way, when the third stop operation is performed, it can be determined whether Chance Lip 1 is won or 6-choice bell is won.

Here, the above-mentioned specific condition (AT lottery condition, chance slip winning or watermelon winning) is established when chance slip 1 is won. On the other hand, the specific condition is not satisfied when the 6-choice bell is won. Therefore, when chance slip 1 or 6-choice bell is won, whether or not AT is won can be known at the time when the third stop operation is performed.

Under these circumstances, when the chance slip 1 is won, the AT shift is suggested at the timing when the symbols are drawn to the right reel in which the winning symbols are different between the chance slip 1 winning symbol combination and the middle bell winning symbol combination.

FIG. 15 is a diagram for explaining an example of an effect when winning Chance Lip 1 and winning 6-choice bell during CZ. As shown in FIG. 15(a1), it is assumed that the night stage is currently being controlled.

It is assumed that chance slip 1 or 6-choice bell is won by an internal lottery when the start operation is performed. As shown in FIG. 15(a2), the start operation causes the reels to start rotating, and a chance display is displayed to suggest that the AT shift is suggested. The types of chance displays include a chance display 1 that displays an image containing the character image "Chance?" and a chance display 2 that displays an image containing the character image "Chance!".

Which of the chance display 1 and the chance display 2 is displayed is determined by the sub-controller 91 at the time of the start operation. FIG. 16 is a diagram for explaining the chance type determination table. As shown in FIG. 16, the sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not to execute chance display and the type of chance display based on a lottery.

In the lottery performed by the chance type determination table, whether or not to execute the chance display and the type of the chance display are determined with different probabilities depending on the lottery conditions. The lottery conditions include winning of group 1 and winning of group 2. - 特許庁Group 1 includes a 6-choice bell and a watermelon. Group 2 includes chance slip 1 and chance slip 1 .

When group 2 wins, chance display 2 (display by "Chance!") is performed at a higher probability than when group 1 wins. Specifically, when Chance Lip 1 or Chance Lip 2 is won, the display of "chance!" is performed at a higher probability than when 6-choice bell or watermelon is won. Thus, when the chance display 2 (display of "chance!") is performed, it is suggested that the chance slip (chance slip 1, chance slip 2) is highly expected to be won.

Returning to FIG. 15(a2), since the chance display 2 (display by "chance!") is being performed at present, it is suggested that chance reply 1 is highly expected to be won.

When the left stop switch is operated for the first stop, a bell pattern is drawn to the left reel as shown in FIG. 15(a3). At this time, the display of chance display 2 continues. When the middle stop switch is operated for the second stop, a bell pattern is drawn out to the middle reel as shown in FIG. 15(a4). At this time, the display of chance display 2 continues.

When the chance slip 1 is won, when the right stop switch is operated for the third stop, replay symbols are drawn to the right reel as shown in FIG. 15(a5). As a result, Chance Lip 1 wins. AT is won by chance slip winning (chance slip cancellation is performed), and AT shift suggestion is performed.

On the other hand, when the 6-choice bell is won, the third stop operation of the right stop switch draws out the bell pattern to the right reel as shown in FIG. 15(a6). As a result, the middle bell wins. Since there is no AT winning by winning the middle bell, there is no AT shift suggestion.

[Production when winning chance slip 2 in CZ and winning watermelon]
If chance slip 2 is won, chance slip 2 winning symbol combination "bell-watermelon-watermelon" can be derived. When the watermelon is won, it is possible to derive the watermelon winning symbol combination “Bell-Watermelon-White 7” having different winning symbols on the left reel among the chance slip 2 winning symbol combinations. In addition, when the watermelon wins, the watermelon pattern is aligned on the invalid line.

That is, when chance slip 2 or watermelon is won, for example, when the left stop switch is operated for the first stop and the middle stop switch is operated for the second stop, the same pattern on the left reel and the middle reel is derived. , It is not possible to determine whether Chance Lip 2 is elected or Watermelon is elected. However, when the right stop switch is operated for the third stop, it is possible to determine which one has been won.

For this reason, for the same reason as the explanation using FIG. 16, when chance slip 2 or watermelon is won, the timing at which the symbols are drawn to the right reel with different winning symbols between the chance slip 2 winning symbol combination and the watermelon winning symbol combination. AT transition suggestion is performed.

FIG. 17 is a diagram for explaining an example of an effect when winning chance slip 2 and winning watermelon during CZ. As shown in FIG. 17(a1), it is assumed that the night stage is currently being controlled.

Assume that chance slip 2 or watermelon is won by internal lottery when the start operation is performed. As shown in FIG. 17(a2), the start operation causes the reels to start rotating, and a chance display is displayed to suggest that the AT shift is suggested. As the chance display, chance display 1 (display by "chance?") is performed. For this reason, it is suggested that the degree of expectation that Chance Lip 1 is winning is not high.

When the left stop switch is operated for the first stop, a bell pattern is drawn to the left reel as shown in FIG. 17(a3). At this time, the display of chance display 1 continues. When the middle stop switch is operated for the second stop, as shown in FIG. 17(a4), a watermelon pattern is drawn out to the middle reel. At this time, the display of chance display 1 continues.

When chance slip 2 is won, when the right stop switch is operated for the third stop, a watermelon pattern is drawn to the right reel as shown in FIG. 17(a5). As a result, Chance Lip 2 wins. An AT is elected based on the chance slip winning (chance slip cancellation is performed), and an AT shift suggestion is made.

On the other hand, when the watermelon is won, when the right stop switch is operated for the third stop, as shown in FIG. 17(a6), white 7 symbols are drawn to the right reel. As a result, the watermelon wins. In this example, the AT is won based on the watermelon win, but in the case of the watermelon win, the AT shift suggestion is not performed in the game, and the AT shift suggestion is executed after the precursor effect (see FIG. 18 (c1)-( c4)).

[Execution timing of AT transition suggestion and next night stage suggestion]
FIG. 18 is a diagram for explaining the execution timing of the AT shift suggestion and the next night stage suggestion. As described above, the AT shift suggestion and the next night stage suggestion can be executed based on the establishment of the cancellation condition. Hereinafter, the timing of the AT shift suggestion and the next night stage suggestion based on each cancellation condition will be described.

As shown in FIG. 18(a0), the screen of the liquid crystal display 51 includes a first display area and a second display area larger than the first display area. An AT transition suggesting image for suggesting AT transition is displayed in the second display area. The next night stage suggestion image for suggesting the next night stage is displayed in the first display area.

The release conditions include a chance slip release condition, a number of games release condition, and a watermelon release condition. The pattern of suggestion includes a chance slip release pattern (FIGS. 18(a1) to (a5)) in which next night stage suggestion is started after AT shift suggestion is started, and AT shift suggestion is started after next night stage suggestion is started. 18 (b1) to (b5)), and a watermelon cancellation pattern (FIGS. 18(c1) to (c4)) in which the AT transition suggestion and the next night stage suggestion are started at the same time.

When the chance slip release condition is satisfied, the chance slip release pattern is suggested, when the game number release condition is met, the game number release pattern is suggested, and when the watermelon release condition is met, the watermelon release pattern is used. Suggestions are made.

The timing at which the next night stage suggestion is made includes the same timing as the timing at which the AT shift suggestion is made and the timing related to the timing at which the AT shift suggestion is made. In the present embodiment, the timing related to the timing at which the AT shift suggestion is made is the timing immediately after or just before the timing at which the AT shift suggestion is made. Here, "immediately before" or "immediately after" means a difference in timing, such as one second before, one second after, two seconds before, or two seconds after, which is such that the player perceives the difference in timing.

When the suggestion is made in the chance slip cancellation pattern, the next night stage suggestion is made at the timing immediately after the timing at which the AT shift suggestion is made. When the suggestion is made in the number-of-games cancellation pattern, the next night stage suggestion is made at the timing immediately after the timing at which the AT shift suggestion is made. When the watermelon cancellation pattern is suggested, the next night stage suggestion is performed at the same timing as the AT shift suggestion is performed. This difference in suggestion timing makes it possible to know under which release condition the cancellation was made.

Also, the sub-controller 91 can execute an emphasis effect. In the emphasizing effect, an effect display for emphasizing a suggestive image for suggesting is performed. Specifically, an effect display for emphasizing the AT shift suggesting image and the next night stage suggesting image is performed.

When the AT shift suggestion and the next night stage suggestion are performed at the same time, the AT shift suggestion image for suggesting the AT shift and the next night stage suggestion image for suggesting the next night stage are emphasized. is executed.

When the AT shift suggestion and the next night stage suggestion start timings are different, the execution start timing of the emphasis effect for the AT shift suggestion image and the execution start timing of the enhancement effect for the next night stage suggestion image are different from each other. The execution period of the emphasizing effect and the execution period of the emphasizing effect for the next night stage suggestion image do not overlap. A specific description will be given below with reference to FIG. 18 .

First, the chance slip cancellation pattern when the chance slip cancellation condition is satisfied will be described. As shown in FIG. 18(a1), when the chance slip cancellation condition is met, an immediate notification is made. When the chance replay 1 winning symbol combination is derived by the third stop operation, an AT shift suggestion is made in the second display area. Then, as shown in FIG. 18(a2), after a predetermined time (for example, 1 second or 2 seconds) has elapsed, the next night stage is suggested in the first display area.

Then, as shown in FIG. 18(a3), after a predetermined period of time (for example, 1 second or 2 seconds) has passed, the AT shift suggestive image is emphasized. Specifically, an AT shift suggestive image and a plurality of star images are displayed around the AT shift suggestive image to perform an effect display that emphasizes the AT shift suggestive image. It should be noted that the AT shift suggesting image may be made larger or illuminated as an emphasizing effect.

Then, as shown in FIG. 18(a4), after a predetermined time (for example, 1 second or 2 seconds) elapses, the emphasis effect for the AT shift suggesting image ends, and the emphasis effect for the next night stage suggestion is executed. be. Specifically, an image suggesting the next night stage and a plurality of star images are displayed around the image suggesting the stage at the next night, thereby performing an effect display that emphasizes the image suggesting the next night stage.

Then, as shown in FIG. 18(a5), after a predetermined period of time (for example, 1 second or 2 seconds) has elapsed, the emphasis effect for the night stage suggestion image ends.

Next, the number-of-games release pattern when the number-of-games release condition is satisfied will be described. As shown in FIG. 18(b1), when the number-of-games unlocking condition is met, it is assumed that an immediate announcement is made in the game that has reached the number of unlocked games. When the symbol combination is derived by the third stop operation, the next night stage is suggested in the first display area. Then, as shown in FIG. 18(b2), the AT shift suggestion is performed in the second display area after a predetermined period of time has elapsed.

Then, as shown in FIG. 18(b3), after a predetermined period of time has elapsed, the enhancement effect is executed for the next night stage suggestion image. Then, as shown in FIG. 18(b4), after a predetermined period of time has passed, the enhancement effect for the next night stage suggestive image ends, and the AT shift suggestive image is also emphasized. Then, as shown in FIG. 18(b5), after a predetermined period of time has passed, the emphasis effect for the AT shift suggestive image ends.

Next, the watermelon cancellation pattern when the watermelon cancellation condition is satisfied will be described. As shown in FIG. 18(c1), when the watermelon cancellation condition is established, the precursor effect is executed. Therefore, in the game, even if the watermelon winning symbol combination is derived by the third stop operation, the AT transition suggestion and the next night stage suggestion are not performed.

Then, in the game next to the game in which the premonition effects of the three games have ended, as shown in FIG. done at the same time.

Then, as shown in FIG. 18(c3), after a predetermined period of time has passed, the emphasis effect is executed on the AT transition suggesting image and the next night stage suggesting image. Then, as shown in FIG. 18(c4), after a predetermined period of time has passed, the emphasis effect for the AT shift suggestive image and the next night stage suggestive image ends.

[An example of additional production during AT]
Next, an example of an additional effect during AT will be described. The added effect is an effect that suggests that the number of times of Bernavi that has already been given during AT is further added by an added lottery.

As described above, when the AT is won by lottery in CZ, the number of bernavi is awarded. There are 10 navi, 15 navi, 20 navi, and 50 navi as the given number of bernavis. Of these, only when the current setting value is setting 6, 15 navigation is given. Giving 15 Navi suggests to the player that the player is in an advantageous state (setting 6) with a high ball payout rate.

In the add-on production, even if the player has not actually won the add-on lottery, a production is also performed to make it look as if the player has won the add-on lottery. For example, when the number of times given during CZ is 15 navi, after notifying that 10 navi was won, it is notified as if 5 navi was added by an additional lottery to become 15 navi. I sometimes do performances. The additional effect will be specifically described below.

FIG. 19 is a diagram for explaining an example of an additional effect during AT. As shown in FIG. 19(a1), in the final game of CZ, it is assumed that AT transition suggestion and next night stage suggestion are performed.

When the start operation is performed to start the next game, it is controlled by the AT. At this time, as shown in FIG. 19(a2), an image including the title characters "Muyume RUSH Rush" indicating that the AT has been controlled is displayed.

When a start operation is performed to start the next game, execution of the navigation effect is started, and an animation image in which a girl character moves along with two stars is displayed on the screen. On the upper left of the screen is a character image "0/10" indicating that the given number of Bell-navi is 10 (10-navi) and the number of executed Bell-navi is 0 (remaining number of Bell-navi is 10). is displayed. In addition, by the start operation, the 6-choice bell, which is the first to be pushed, is won, and Bell Navi is executed.

Then, when 9 times of Bell-navi are executed, as shown in FIG. 19(a4), the number of Bell-navi given is 10 and the number of executed Bell-navi is 9 (the remaining number of Bell-navi is 1). A character image “9/10” is displayed to indicate that.

Assume that Bell Navi is executed when a start operation is performed to start the next game. At this time, as shown in FIG. 19(a5), execution of the additional effect is started. On the screen, a character image "+5" indicating that 5 Navi is added by the addition lottery, and an aura image for emphasizing the character image are displayed around +5.

The character image "+5" and the aura image are displayed lightly with images having a transmittance of 50%. The display of the aura image includes a blue aura display in which the aura image is displayed in blue and a red aura display in which the aura image is displayed in red.

Which of the blue aura display and the red aura display is to be displayed is determined by the sub-controller 91 at the time of the start operation when the remaining number of bernavi times becomes one. FIG. 20 is a diagram for explaining the aura type table. As shown in FIG. 20, the sub-controller 91 uses an aura type determination table to determine the type of aura display based on lottery.

In the lottery performed on the aura type determination table, the type of aura display is determined with different probabilities depending on the number of additional games. Here, "whether or not there is an additional game number" is "with an additional game number" if the additional winning is won before the remaining number of times of Bell Navi becomes one.

In addition, although it has not been won, as described above, if the number of times given during CZ was 15 Navi, after notifying that 10 Navi was elected, 5 Navi will be selected later by an additional lottery. In the case of notifying as if 15 navi has been added (when inciting the fact that the current setting is 6), the "additional number of games" is displayed.

When the number of games to be added is included, the blue aura is displayed at a higher probability than when the number of games to be added is not included. When the blue aura display is performed, it is suggested that the degree of expectation to be added is high. Returning to FIG. 20(a5), since the blue aura display is currently being performed, it is suggested that the degree of expectation to be added is high. As shown in FIG. 20(a6), the display of the character image "+5" and the blue aura display ends after one second has elapsed.

When the first stop operation is performed, the blue aura display is performed again as shown in FIG. 20(a7). At this time, the character image "+5" and the aura image are displayed as images with a transmittance of 50%. As shown in FIG. 20(a8), the display of the character image "+5" and the blue aura display ends after one second has elapsed.

When the second stop operation is performed, the character image "+5" and the blue aura are displayed again as shown in FIG. 20(a9). At this time, the character image "+5" and the aura image are displayed as images with a transmittance of 50%. As shown in FIG. 20(a10), the display of the character image "+5" and the blue aura display ends after one second has elapsed.

When the number of bernavi given during the CZ is 10 navi and no extra win is made, execution of the navi effect is terminated by the third stop operation, as shown in FIG. 20(a11). A character image "10/10" is displayed on the screen, indicating that the given number of Bell-Navi is 10 and the number of Bell-Navi that has been executed is 10.

Then, after one second has elapsed, execution of the navigation effect is terminated by the third stop operation, as shown in FIG. 20(a12). In addition, result notification is performed to notify the result of the game during the AT.

On the other hand, when the number of bernavi given during CZ is 15 navi, as shown in FIG. 20(a13), the character image "+5" and the aura image are displayed by the third stop operation. At this time, the character image "+5" and the aura image are displayed as images (normal images) with a transmittance of 0%. As a result, the addition of 5-navi (changed to 15-navi) is notified. With 15 navi, the player expects the current setting to be setting 6.

As shown in FIG. 20(a14), after one second has passed, the display of the character image "+5" and the aura image ends. At the same time, a character image "10/15" is displayed, indicating that the number of given Bell-Navi times is 15 and the number of Bell-Navi times executed is 10 times. Then, the navigation effect is continued until the number of times of bernavi reaches 15 times.

It should be noted that when Bell Navi is executed 14 times and one time remains, it is possible to further execute an additional effect. For example, a character image “+5” and an aura image may be displayed to perform an additional effect. This makes it possible to suggest that the number of Bernavi given in the CZ is 20 navi. Also, when bell navi is executed 19 times and there is 1 left, the character image "+30" and the aura image may be displayed to suggest that the number of bell navi given in CZ is 50 navi. good.

Further, in the present embodiment, when Bel-navi is executed nine times and one time remains, the character image "+5" and the aura image are displayed to indicate that the number of be-navi given in the CZ is 15 navi. In addition to suggesting the character image "+10" and the aura image, it is possible to suggest that the number of bernavi given in the CZ is 20 navi.

As an execution ratio, it is suggested that the number of times given by the character image "+5" is 15 navigations with a probability of 30% (increasing the setting 6), and given by the character image "+10" with a probability of 70%. It suggests that the number of times of Bel-navi is 20 navi. The reason for doing this is that although the setting value is rarely set to setting 6 in the amusement arcade, when the current setting value is set to setting 6 each time Bell Navi is executed nine times, This is because, if an effect that encourages disapproval is executed, the interest in the game will rather be reduced.

[Release game count determination table in modified example 1]
Next, Modification 1 of the present embodiment will be described. In the present embodiment, as described with reference to FIG. 9, the number of unlocked games for which the number of games is unlocked is determined in advance using the unlocked game number determination table at the time of transition to CZ. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a lottery may be drawn for each game to determine whether or not to cancel the number of games in the game when the start operation is performed during the CZ. Other configurations of the slot machine 1 are the same as those described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 20 unless otherwise specified in the following description.

FIG. 21 is a diagram for explaining the number-of-games-to-be-cleared determination table in Modification 1. As shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 21, the main control unit 41 uses the number-of-unlocked-games determination table to determine whether or not an AT is won and the number of unlocked games (current game (whether or not the number will be the number of unlocked games).

Whether AT wins or not and the number of unlocked games are determined with different probabilities according to the currently controlled stage (morning stage, daytime stage, night stage). Here, the number of unlocked games is the current number of games that have passed after being controlled by CZ. For example, if the current number of games is the third game after being controlled by CZ, the probability of winning AT is 0.5% if the currently controlled stage is the morning stage, and the current controlled stage is 0.5%. It is 1.0% if the current stage is the day stage, and 2.0% if the currently controlled stage is the night stage.

Also, the probability of AT winning in the 20th game after being controlled by CZ is 100% in the case of the night stage. As a result, when controlled to the night stage, there is a 100% probability that AT will be won in CZ.

On the other hand, when controlled to the morning stage, AT wins with a probability of 26.2% in CZ. Also, when it is controlled to the daytime stage, AT wins with a probability of 45.9% in CZ. In this way, the probability of winning an AT during the CZ increases in the order of night stage, daytime stage, and morning stage.

For example, in the daytime stage, the probability of AT winning in CZ can be calculated by "1-probability of not winning AT in all games". "Probability of not winning AT in all games" is (Probability of winning AT in 1-1G) x (Probability of winning AT in 1-2G) x (Probability of winning AT in 1-20G) is. Specifically, in the daytime stage, the probability of AT winning in CZ is 1-((1-0.01)*(1-0.01)*(1-0.01)*(1-0. 01) × (1-0.01) × (1-0.02) × (1-0.02) × (1-0.02) × (1-0.02) × (1-0.02) × (1-0.03) × (1-0.03) × (1-0.03) × (1-0.03) × (1-0.03) × (1-0.05) × ( 1−0.05)×(1−0.05)×(1−0.05)×(1−0.1))=45.9%.

When AT is won, the number-of-games release condition is satisfied. Then, when the second precursor period (0G) is selected as the precursor period, an immediate notification is made in the game, and the number of games is canceled. As a result, control to CZ ends in the game, and control to AT starts from the next game.

When the first precursor period (3G) is selected as the precursor period, the precursor performance of three games including the relevant game is executed, and the number of games is canceled in the game next to the game in which the precursor performance is finished. Control to CZ ends in the game in which the number of games has been canceled, and control to AT starts from the next game. However, when the first precursor period (3G) is selected as the precursor period after the 17th game, the precursor effect is executed until the 19th game, and the number of games is canceled in the 20th game.

At the same time, AT lottery using the AT lottery table (FIG. 10) in CZ is also performed. When the condition for canceling the number of games is satisfied and the condition for canceling the rare role is further satisfied, as described with reference to FIG. A number will be given.

As described above, when AT is controlled in the second period (the number of elapsed games is 11G to 20G), the first period is higher than when AT is controlled in the first period (the number of elapsed games is 1G to 10G). The ratio of selecting the second precursor period (0G) between the precursor period (3G) and the second precursor period is high.

CZ is a state in which medals decrease, and AT is a state in which medals increase. The longer the period of control by CZ (the smaller the number of released games), the more medals continue to decrease, which is disadvantageous to the player. Therefore, by facilitating the selection of the second precursor period (0G) during the second period (where the number of unlocked games is 11G to 20G), it is possible to prevent the unfavorable state from prolonging unnecessarily.

On the other hand, the shorter the period controlled by the CZ (the smaller the number of released games), the more medals can be increased in the next controlled AT without reducing the medals so much, which is advantageous for the player. However, if the period controlled by CZ is short and AT is controlled many times, gambling will be increased more than necessary. For this reason, in the first period (1G to 10G for the number of unlocked games), by making it easier to select the first precursor period (3G), the period controlled by CZ is short, and AT is controlled many times. can be suppressed. By adjusting the period controlled by CZ in this way, the balance between the period controlled by CZ and the period controlled by AT can be made suitable.

Further, as described with reference to FIG. 11, the more the number of unlocked games when the number of games is unlocked, the more advantageous 20-navi or even more advantageous 50-navi is determined as the number of Bel-navi. For example, when the number of unlocked games is 1 to 5 G, there is a 1% probability that 50 Navi is determined, and when the number of unlocked games is 6 to 10 G, there is a 2% probability that 50 Navi is determined, and the number of unlocked games is 11 to 11. At 15G, 50Navi is determined with a probability of 5%, and when the number of released games is 16 to 20G, 50Navi is determined with a probability of 20%.

For example, when AT wins when the number of elapsed games is the 4th G, the premonition period of the 3G is likely to be selected, so the number of games is canceled at the 7th G. As a result, the probability of winning 50 navi increases from 1% (1-5G) to 2% (6-10G), making it easier to receive an advantageous lottery. On the other hand, if AT wins when the number of elapsed games is 15G, the premonition period of 0G is likely to be selected, so the number of games is canceled at 15G. Therefore, the probability that 50 navi is determined is less likely to rise from 5% (11-15G) to 20% (16-20G), so it is possible to suppress an increase in medals when controlled by AT.

[Table for determining the number of Bernavi times by canceling a rare role in Modification 2]
FIG. 22 is a diagram for explaining a Bernavi number determination table by canceling a rare combination in Modification 2. As shown in FIG. In the present embodiment, as described with reference to FIG. 12, the number of times of Bel-Navi by canceling a rare role is determined using the table for determining the number of times of Bell-navi by canceling a rare role.

In this case, at the time of transition to CZ, the advantage in AT controlled based on the fulfillment of the condition for canceling the rare role in the first period is equal to or higher than the advantage in the AT controlled based on the fulfillment of the condition for canceling the number of games in the second period. (The given number of Bernavi is equal or higher).

However, not limited to this, if the number of games cancellation condition is satisfied at the time of CZ shift, and if the rare combination cancellation condition is satisfied in the first period, the state will be changed to AT based on the establishment of the rare combination cancellation condition. It may be so arranged that the AT is given a higher advantage (the number of times of navigation given is greater) when the AT is controlled than when the AT is controlled based on the fulfillment of the number-of-games cancellation condition.

Also, when the condition for canceling the number of games is not satisfied at the time of transition to CZ, and the condition for canceling the rare combination is satisfied in the first period, the advantage in AT controlled based on the establishment of the condition for canceling the rare combination is It may be equal to or higher than the advantage in AT controlled based on the fulfillment of the number-of-games cancellation condition in the second period (for example, the number of times of navigating given is equal to or higher than). Further, other configurations of the slot machine 1 are the same as those described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 20 unless otherwise specified in the following description.

As shown in FIG. 22(a), when the current settings are 1 to 5, the main control unit 41, when the AT is won by lottery using the AT table in the CZ of FIG. The Bell-navi number to be given is determined using the Bell-navi number determination table (settings 1 to 5).

The number of bernavi is determined with different probabilities according to the number of bernavi determined by releasing the number of games. In the Bell Navi determination table (settings 1 to 5) according to the number of games released in FIG. 20 Navi with a probability of 30% and 50 Navi with a probability of 20%.

On the other hand, in the Bel-Navi determination table (settings 1 to 5) by canceling the rare combination in FIG. If not), it is determined to be 10 Navi with a probability of 50%, 20 Navi with a probability of 30%, and 50 Navi with a probability of 20%. This is the same probability as when the number of games is unlocked in the second period of 16 to 20G, and since the number of navigations of 10 navigations or more can be given similarly, the advantage is the same or higher.

If the number of bernavis determined by canceling the number of games is 10 navi (if the condition for canceling the number of games is satisfied), the number of bernavis determined by canceling the rare role will be 20 navi or the more advantageous 20 navi 50 Navi is determined. Similarly, when the number of bernavi determined by canceling the number of games is 20 navi (when the condition for canceling the number of games is satisfied), the number of bernavi determined by canceling the rare role is more advantageous. 50 Navi is determined.

[Summary of Disclosure Matters Regarding Advantageous Sections]
The main control unit 41 and the sub-control unit 91 execute navigation for notifying the correct procedure when the 6-choice bell is won. When the 6-choice bell is won and the stop switch is operated in the correct procedure, the middle bell winning pattern combination is derived, and when the 6-choice bell is won and the stop switch is operated in the wrong procedure, the upper bell winning pattern is derived. Combinations or losers are derived.

AT is more likely than CZ to report the correct procedure when the 6-choice bell rings. The normal section, the normal time in the advantageous section, and the CZ in the advantageous section have the same payout rate. The payout rate for CZ is less than 1, and the payout rate for AT is greater than 1. The absolute value of the amount of increase in medals in AT is greater than the absolute value of the amount of decrease in medals in the maximum period (20G) that can be controlled by CZ.

The normal section is a state in which the correct answer procedure is not announced when the 6-choice bell is won. After the end of the control to the advantageous interval, when the next game starts, it is controlled to the normal interval, and the control to the ordinary interval is ended in the game winning the advantageous interval shift lottery for controlling to the advantageous interval. In a normal section, the advantageous section LED 19 that can be identified as an advantageous section is always turned off.

The advantageous section is a state in which the correct answer procedure may be notified when the 6-choice bell is won. When the game next to the game in which the 6-choice bell is won starts, the control to the advantageous section is started, and when the limiter condition for ending the advantageous section or any termination condition is satisfied, the control to the advantageous section is performed. ends.

The main control unit 41 counts the number of games played in the advantageous section. When the number of games played reaches 1500 G, the state is controlled from the advantageous section to the normal section. The main control unit 41 does not count the number of games played in the advantageous section in the normal section.

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

(1-1) In a game machine (for example, a game machine such as a slot machine 1 or a pachinko game machine),
State control means (for example, a process for controlling the state by the main control unit 41) capable of controlling one of a plurality of types of states;
Suggestion means for suggesting state control (for example, processing for executing a suggestion effect by the sub-controller 91);
The multiple types of states include multiple types of predetermined states (eg, CZ) and specific states (eg, AT) that are more advantageous to the player than the predetermined states,
The plurality of types of predetermined states include a first predetermined state (eg, morning stage, daytime stage) and a second predetermined state (eg, night stage) that is more advantageous to the player than the first predetermined state. ,
The state control means controls the state from the predetermined state to the specific state when a transition condition (for example, a cancellation condition) is satisfied in the predetermined state, and changes the state from the specific state to the predetermined state after the specific state ends. control the state again,
The suggesting means, when the predetermined state to be controlled again by the state control means is the second predetermined state, provides a specific suggestion (for example, AT shift suggestion) to suggest that the state is controlled to the specific state. and making a predetermined suggestion (for example, a next night stage suggestion) that suggests that the predetermined state controlled again by the state control means is the second predetermined state,
The timing at which the predetermined suggestion is made is the timing related to the timing at which the specific suggestion is made (for example, as shown in FIG. 18, the timing at which the next night stage suggestion is made is the timing at which the AT shift suggestion is made. The timing immediately after (FIG. 18(a2)) or the timing immediately before (FIG. 18(b1)).

Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 9 and 10, when the release condition is satisfied in CZ, the state is controlled from CZ to AT, and after AT ends, the state is controlled again from AT to CZ. If the CZ to be controlled again is a night stage more advantageous to the player than the morning stage or the daytime stage, an AT transition suggestion that suggests that the state is controlled by AT is performed, and the CZ to be controlled again is at night. A next night stage suggestion is made to suggest that it is a stage. In this way, in addition to the AT transition suggestion suggesting that the AT will control the state, the next night stage suggestion suggesting that the player will be controlled again to the night stage that is advantageous to the player is performed. can be improved. Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 18, the timing at which the next night stage suggestion is performed is the timing immediately after the timing at which the AT shift suggestion is performed (FIG. 18(a2)) or the timing immediately before (FIG. 18(b1)). . In this way, since the timing at which the AT shift suggestion is made differs from the timing at which the next night stage suggestion is made, it is possible to improve the amusement of the game. In addition, since the AT transition suggestion and the next night stage suggestion can be individually emphasized, the player can be made to pay attention to each suggestion.

(1-2) In a game machine (for example, a game machine such as a slot machine 1 or a pachinko game machine) that performs a game,
State control means (for example, a process for controlling the state by the main control unit 41) capable of controlling one of a plurality of types of states;
Suggestion means for suggesting state control (for example, processing for executing a suggestion regarding state control by the sub-controller 91),
The multiple types of states include multiple types of predetermined states (eg, CZ) and specific states (eg, AT) that are more advantageous to the player than the predetermined states,
The plurality of types of predetermined states include a first predetermined state (eg, morning stage, daytime stage) and a second predetermined state (eg, night stage) that is more advantageous to the player than the first predetermined state. ,
The state control means controls the state from the predetermined state to the specific state when a transition condition (for example, a cancellation condition) is satisfied in the predetermined state, and changes the state from the specific state to the predetermined state after the specific state ends. control the state again,
The suggesting means, when the predetermined state to be controlled again by the state control means is the second predetermined state, provides a specific suggestion (for example, AT shift suggestion) to suggest that the state is controlled to the specific state. performing a predetermined suggestion (e.g., a next night stage suggestion) that suggests that the predetermined state to be controlled again by the state control means is the second predetermined state;
The timing at which the predetermined suggestion is made is the same timing as the timing at which the specific suggestion is made (for example, as shown in FIG. 18, the timing at which the night stage shift suggestion is made is the same as the timing at which the AT shift suggestion is made). timing (FIG. 18(c2)).

Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 9 and 10, when the release condition is satisfied in CZ, the state is controlled from CZ to AT, and after AT ends, the state is controlled again from AT to CZ. If the CZ to be controlled again is a night stage more advantageous to the player than the morning stage or the daytime stage, an AT transition suggestion that suggests that the state is controlled by AT is performed, and the CZ to be controlled again is at night. A next night stage suggestion is made to suggest that it is a stage. In this way, in addition to the AT transition suggestion suggesting that the AT will control the state, the next night stage suggestion suggesting that the player will be controlled again to the night stage that is advantageous to the player is performed. can be improved. Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 18, since the timing (FIG. 18(c2)) is the same as the timing at which the AT shift suggestion is made, it is possible to give a strong impression to the player, thereby improving the amusement of the game. be able to.

(1-3) In the gaming machine of (1-1) or (1-2) above,
The state control means, in both the first predetermined state and the second predetermined state, controls the state to the specific state based on establishment of a specific condition (for example, chance reply winning, watermelon winning),
in the second predetermined state, it is determined that the state is controlled to the specific state without the specific condition being satisfied;
In the first predetermined state, it is not determined that the state is controlled to the specific state without the specific condition being satisfied,
The state control means controls the state to the second predetermined state after completion of the specific state when the state is controlled to the specific state based on the establishment of the specific condition in the second predetermined state,
When the specific condition is satisfied in the second predetermined state, the suggestion means performs the specific suggestion and the predetermined suggestion, and sends the predetermined suggestion at a timing related to the termination of the specific state (for example, FIG. 7 ( stage lottery title display end timing shown in a14)) (for example, as shown in FIG. 7 (a10) to (a14), when a rare role is won in the night stage, AT shift suggestion and next night stage suggestion At the same time, the next night stage suggestion is continued until the stage lottery title display end timing).

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 10(a), in any of the morning stage, daytime stage, and night stage, AT is controlled based on the establishment of a specific condition (for example, chance slip winning, watermelon winning). As shown in FIG. 9, in the night stage, even if the specific condition is not satisfied, it is confirmed that the AT is controlled. As shown in FIG. 9, in the morning stage or the afternoon stage, it is not decided that the AT will be controlled even if the specific condition is not satisfied. As shown in FIG. 10(b), in the night stage, when the AT is controlled based on the chance slip or watermelon winning, the night stage is controlled after the end of the AT. As shown in FIG. 7 (a10) to (a14), when the chance slip or watermelon is won in the night stage, the AT shift suggestion and the next night stage suggestion are performed, and the stage lottery title display of the next night stage suggestion ends. Continue until the timing.

(1-4) In the game machines (1-1) to (1-3) above,
The suggesting means makes the predetermined suggestion in the specific state (for example, as shown in FIGS. 7(a11) to (a14), the next night stage suggestion is made during AT).

Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 7(a11) to (a14), the next night stage is suggested during the AT. By doing so, in addition to the AT shift suggestion suggesting that the AT will control the state, the next night stage suggestion suggesting that the player will be controlled again to the night stage that is advantageous to the player is performed. It is possible to improve the interest of the game. Furthermore, since the next night stage suggestion is performed during the AT, which is a period from when the release condition is established in the CZ to the timing regarding the end of the AT, the player can expect to be controlled again to the always advantageous night stage during this time. can be confirmed.

(1-5) In the gaming machines (1-1) to (1-4) above,
Display means (eg, liquid crystal display 51) for displaying an image in a display area (eg, screen of liquid crystal display 51),
The display areas include a first display area (for example, the first display area shown in FIG. 18) and a second display area that is larger than the first display area (for example, the second display area shown in FIG. 18). and includes
A specific suggestion image (for example, an AT shift suggestion image) for performing the specific suggestion is displayed in the second display area,
a predetermined suggestion image (for example, a next night stage suggestion image) for performing the predetermined suggestion is displayed in the first display area;
The suggesting means causes the predetermined suggestive image to be displayed in the second display area after terminating the display of the predetermined suggestive image displayed in the first display area at a timing related to the end of the specific state. (For example, as shown in FIGS. 7(a14) to (a16), after the display of the next night stage suggestion image displayed in the first display area ends at the stage lottery title display end timing, in the second display area Next night stage suggestion image is displayed),
The state control means controls the state to the second predetermined state after the predetermined suggestive image is displayed in the second display area (for example, as shown in FIGS. 7(a16) and (a17), a second After the next night stage suggestion image is displayed in the display area, it is controlled to CZ).

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 18(a0), the screen of the liquid crystal display 51 includes a first display area and a second display area larger than the first display area. An AT transition suggesting image for suggesting AT transition is displayed in the second display area. The next night stage suggestion image for suggesting the next night stage is displayed in the first display area. As shown in FIGS. 7(a14) to (a17), after the display of the next night stage suggestion image displayed in the first display area ends at the stage lottery title display end timing, the next night stage is displayed in the second display area. The suggestive image is displayed, and after the next night stage suggestive image is displayed in the second display area, the control is performed to CZ. By doing so, it is possible to suitably suggest to the player using the first display area and the second display area.

(1-6) In the gaming machine of (1-3) above,
The gaming machine comprises a plurality of variable display units capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information 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. and
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, reel control processing executed 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 a specific determination result (for example, chance reply 1 win), a specific display result combination (for example, chance reply 1 winning pattern combination) can be derived,
When the determination result of the pre-determining means is a predetermined determination result (e.g., 6-choice bell winning), display result of a part of the display results of the plurality of variable display units constituting the specific display result combination It is possible to derive a predetermined display result combination (for example, a 6-choice bell winning symbol combination) with different (for example, symbols derived to the right reel),
The specific condition is satisfied when the decision result of the pre-determining means is the specific decision result,
The specific condition is not satisfied when the determination result of the pre-determining means is the predetermined determination result,
The suggesting means displays the predetermined display result combination among the display results of the plurality of variable display units constituting the specific display result combination when the determination result of the predetermined determination means is the specific determination result. At the timing when some display results with different results are derived, the specific suggestion is made (for example, as shown in FIG. AT shift suggestion is performed at the timing when a pattern is drawn to the right reel, which has a different winning pattern from the selected bell winning pattern combination).

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 15, when chance slip 1 is won, chance slip 1 winning symbol combination "Bell-Bell-Replay" can be derived. When the 6-choice bell wins, it is possible to derive a 6-choice bell winning symbol combination “Bell-Bell-Bell” in which the winning symbols on the right reel are different among the chance slip 1 winning symbol combinations. The specific condition is established when chance slip 1 is won. On the other hand, the specific condition is not satisfied when the 6-choice bell is won. As shown in FIG. 15 (a5), when the chance slip 1 is won, at the timing when the winning symbols are different from the chance slip 1 winning symbol combination and the 6-choice bell winning symbol combination, the symbols are drawn to the right reel, AT Transition suggestions are made.

By doing so, when the symbols are drawn to the right reel with different prize winning symbols, it is possible to attract the player's attention, so that the amusement of the game can be improved. Also, the player can determine whether or not the AT is controlled by the derived symbols. In this way, by making the AT shift suggestion at the timing at which it can be determined whether or not the AT will control, it is possible to prevent the interest in the game from being lowered.

(1-7) In the game machines (1-1) to (1-6) above,
The suggesting means is configured to display the predetermined suggestive image in the first display area when the specific condition is established in the second predetermined state until a timing related to the end of the specific state is reached in the second display area. While the display of the specific suggestive image is terminated, the display of the specific suggestive image in the first display area is continued (for example, as shown in FIGS. 7(a10) to 7(a14), the night stage During the period from when the rare role is won and the image suggesting the next night stage is displayed in the first display area until the stage lottery title display end timing, the display of the AT transition suggesting image in the second display area is terminated, The display of the next night stage suggestion image in the first display area continues.).

Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 7(a10) to 7(a14), after a rare role is won in the night stage and an image suggesting the next night stage is displayed in the first display area, stage lottery title display ends. Until the timing, the display of the AT shift suggestive image in the second display area is ended, while the next night stage suggestive image continues to be displayed in the first display area. In this way, since the next night stage is continuously suggested, the player can confirm that the next night stage will always be controlled again during this period.

(1-8) In the gaming machines (1-1) to (1-7) above,
Emphasizing effect executing means (for example, by the sub-control unit 91) for performing a display (for example, effect display) for emphasizing a suggestive image for suggesting (for example, an AT shift suggestive image, a next night stage suggestive image) Processing to execute emphasis effect) is further provided,
The emphasis effect execution means is
When the specific suggestion and the predetermined suggestion are performed at the same time, the emphasis effect is executed for each of the specific suggestion image for performing the specific suggestion and the predetermined suggestion image for performing the predetermined suggestion. death,
When the start timings of the specific suggestion and the predetermined suggestion are different, the execution start timing of the emphatic effect for the specific suggestive image and the execution start timing of the emphatic effect for the predetermined suggestive image are different from each other for the specific suggestive image. The execution period of the emphasizing effect and the execution period of the emphasizing effect for the predetermined suggestive image do not overlap (for example, as shown in FIG. Different from the execution start timing of the emphasizing effect for the transition suggesting image and the execution start timing of the emphasizing effect for the next night stage suggesting image, the execution period of the emphasizing effect for the AT transition suggesting image and the emphasizing effect execution period for the next night stage suggesting image are different. do not overlap).

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 18, an emphasis effect is executed to perform an effect display for emphasizing an AT transition suggesting image and a next night stage suggesting image, which are suggestive images for suggesting. When the AT shift suggestion and the next night stage suggestion are performed at the same time, the AT shift suggestion image for suggesting the AT shift and the next night stage suggestion image for suggesting the next night stage are emphasized. is executed. When the AT shift suggestion and the next night stage suggestion start timings are different, the execution start timing of the emphasis effect for the AT shift suggestion image and the execution start timing of the enhancement effect for the next night stage suggestion image are different from each other. The execution period of the emphasizing effect and the execution period of the emphasizing effect for the next night stage suggestion image do not overlap. In this way, since the execution start timing and the execution period of the emphatic effect are made different, it is possible to attract the player's attention to any of the suggestions.

(1-9) In the game machines (1-1) to (1-8) above,
The transition conditions include a first transition condition (eg, chance slip cancellation condition), a second transition condition (eg, number of games cancellation condition), and a third transition condition (eg, watermelon cancellation condition),
The patterns of suggestion by the suggestion means include a first suggestion pattern (for example, the chance slip cancellation pattern shown in FIGS. 18(a1) to (a5)) for starting the predetermined suggestion after starting the specific suggestion, A second suggestion pattern that starts the specific suggestion after starting the suggestion (for example, the number-of-games release pattern shown in FIGS. 18(b1) to (b5)), and a third suggestion that simultaneously starts the specific suggestion and the predetermined suggestion. Suggestion patterns (for example, watermelon release patterns shown in FIGS. 18(c1) to (c4)) are included,
The suggesting means is
Suggestion is made with the first suggestion pattern when the first transition condition is satisfied (for example, as shown in FIGS. 18(a1) to (a5), when the chance slip cancellation condition is suggestions are made),
When the second transition condition is met, the second suggestion pattern is suggested (for example, as shown in FIGS. suggestions are made),
When the third transition condition is satisfied, the suggestion is made with the third suggestion pattern. done).

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 18, the cancellation conditions include a chance slip cancellation condition, a number of games cancellation condition, and a watermelon cancellation condition. The pattern of suggestion includes a chance slip release pattern (FIGS. 18(a1) to (a5)) in which next night stage suggestion is started after AT shift suggestion is started, and AT shift suggestion is started after next night stage suggestion is started. 18 (b1) to (b5)), and a watermelon cancellation pattern (FIGS. 18(c1) to (c4)) in which the AT transition suggestion and the next night stage suggestion are started at the same time. When the chance slip release condition is satisfied, the chance slip release pattern is suggested, when the game number release condition is met, the game number release pattern is suggested, and when the watermelon release condition is met, the watermelon release pattern is used. Suggestions are made. In this way, since it is possible to determine under which release condition the AT is controlled, it is possible to improve the amusement of the game.

(2-1) Equipped with a variable display unit capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information that can be individually 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 state control means (for example, a process for controlling the state by the main control unit 41) that can be controlled in one of a plurality of types of states,
The plurality of types of states include a normal state (eg, normal section) and a plurality of types of specific states (eg, advantageous section) that are more advantageous to the player than the normal state,
The plurality of types of specific states include a first state (for example, normal), a second state (for example, CZ) and a third state (for example, AT),
Both the first state and the second state are states in which the gaming value (for example, medals) owned by the player decreases,
The third state is a state in which the gaming value owned by the player increases,
The second state and the third state can be mutually continuous (for example, unless a limiter condition or an arbitrary end condition is satisfied, if CZ is controlled to AT, CZ is always controlled after AT ends). , if controlled from AT to CZ, it can be controlled to AT after CZ ends),
When the number of games played in the specific state (for example, the number of games played in the advantageous section) reaches a predetermined specific number (for example, 1500 G), information about the specific state (for example, the number of games played in the advantageous section) Information on the advantageous section) is initialized, and the state is controlled from the specific state to the normal state,
The period in the second state includes a first period (eg, 1G to 10G) and a second period after the first period (eg, 11G to 20G),
In the second state, the state control means sets a plurality of types of conditions including a predetermined condition (e.g. number-of-games release condition) and a specific condition (e.g. rare combination release condition (chance slip release condition, watermelon release condition)). controlling the state from the second state to the third state when one of the conditions is established;
In the second state, when the state is controlled to the third state based on the establishment of the predetermined condition in the first period, the state is controlled to the third state based on the establishment of the predetermined condition in the second period. At a higher rate when the state is controlled, the advantage in the third state (for example, the number of Bell Navi) increases (for example, as shown in FIGS. 11 and 14, in CZ, in the first period The advantage in AT is higher at a higher rate when the state is controlled by AT based on the fulfillment of the game number release condition in the second period than when the AT is controlled based on the fulfillment of the game number release condition. becomes (the number of Bernavi given is large)),
In the second state, the advantage in the third state controlled based on the establishment of the specific condition during the first period is the third state controlled based on the establishment of the predetermined condition during the second period. (For example, as shown in FIGS. 11, 12, and 14, in CZ, the advantage in AT controlled based on the establishment of the rare combination cancellation condition in the first period is It is equal to or higher than the advantage in AT controlled based on the fulfillment of the number-of-games release condition in the two periods (for example, the number of Bernavi given is equal or higher)).

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 3, the plurality of types of states controlled by the main control unit 41 include a normal section and an advantageous section that is more advantageous to the player than the normal section. The advantageous section includes normal time, CZ and AT. Both normal and CZ are states in which the number of medals decreases. AT is a state in which the number of medals increases. CZ and AT are states that can be continuous with each other. For example, unless a limiter condition or an arbitrary end condition is satisfied, when CZ is controlled to AT, it is always controlled to CZ after AT ends, and when AT is controlled to CZ, it can be controlled to AT after CZ ends. . When the number of games played in the advantageous section reaches 1500 G, information relating to the advantageous section such as the number of games played in the advantageous section is initialized, and the state is controlled from the advantageous section to the normal section. As shown in FIG. 14, the period in CZ includes a first period (1Gth to 10Gth) and a second period (11Gth to 20Gth) after the first period. As shown in FIGS. 9 and 10, when one of a plurality of types of conditions including a number-of-games release condition and a rare combination release condition (chance slip release condition, watermelon release condition) is established in the CZ, the CZ to AT. As shown in FIGS. 11 and 14, in CZ, the state of AT based on the fulfillment of the number-of-games release condition in the second period is higher than that of AT-controlled based on the fulfillment of the number-of-games release condition in the first period. At a higher rate when is controlled, the advantage in AT is higher (more bernavi times given). As shown in FIGS. 11, 12, and 14, in CZ, the advantage in AT controlled based on the satisfaction of the rare combination cancellation condition in the first period is based on the satisfaction of the number of games cancellation condition in the second period. It is equal to or greater than the degree of advantage in controlled AT (eg, the number of Bernavi given is equal to or greater than).

In this way, when the state is controlled by AT based on the fulfillment of the number of games release condition in the second period in CZ, the degree of advantage in AT tends to be higher, so when the medal is reduced and controlled to CZ for a long time Even so, the player's dissatisfaction can be reduced. In addition, by ending the advantageous section at a specific number of times (1500 G), it is possible to prevent the number of medals from increasing too much, so that gambling can be suppressed. In addition, when the condition for canceling the rare combination is satisfied in the first period before the second period, the advantage is equal to or higher than when the condition for canceling the number of games is satisfied in the second period, so the player's dissatisfaction is eliminated. can be prevented.

(2-2) In the slot machine of (2-1) above,
Suggesting means (for example, performing a suggesting effect by the sub-control unit 91) that suggests that the state is controlled from the second state to the third state based on the establishment of the specific condition (for example, suggests AT shift) processing),
The specific conditions include a first specific condition (eg, chance slip cancellation condition) and a second specific condition (eg, watermelon cancellation condition),
When the first specific condition is satisfied, the period until the suggestion is made by the suggesting means is shorter than when the second specific condition is satisfied (for example, as shown in FIG. 14, the chance slip cancellation condition is satisfied, the period until the AT shift suggestion is performed is shorter than when the watermelon cancellation condition is satisfied (prediction period is short)).

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 14, an AT shift suggestion is made to suggest that the CZ will be controlled to the AT based on the establishment of the rare combination cancellation condition. The rare role release condition includes a chance slip release condition and a watermelon release condition. When the chance slip cancellation condition is satisfied, the period until the AT shift suggestion is performed is shorter (the sign period is shorter) than when the watermelon cancellation condition is satisfied. By doing so, it is possible to draw the player's attention to the fulfillment of the watermelon cancellation condition.

(2-3) In the slot machine of (2-2) above,
further comprising pre-determining means (for example, processing for performing an internal lottery by the main control unit 41) for determining display results that allow derivation,
The first specific condition is satisfied when the decision result of the pre-determining means is a first specific decision result (for example, chance reply winning),
The second specific condition is satisfied when the decision result of the pre-determining means is a second specific decision result (for example, watermelon winning),
When the decision result of the pre-determining means is the first specific decision result in the second state, it is better than when the decision result of the pre-determining means is the second specific decision result in the second state. , is advantageous for the player (for example, as shown in FIG. 10, when the chance slip is won in the CZ, the AT winning probability is higher than when the watermelon is won in the CZ).

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 10, the chance slip cancellation condition is established when the chance slip is won. The watermelon cancellation condition is satisfied when the watermelon is won. When Chance Lip is won in CZ, AT winning probability is higher than when Watermelon is won in CZ. By doing so, it is possible to draw the player's attention to the winning of the rare combination.

(2-4) In the slot machine of (2-3) above,
The predetermined condition can be satisfied at a timing related to the start timing of the second state (for example, at the time of CZ transition),
The state control means controls, when the predetermined condition is satisfied in the second state, during any one of a plurality of periods including the first period and the second period, from the second state to the second state. Control the state into three states (for example, as shown in FIG. 9, when the number-of-games release condition is satisfied in CZ, in any one of a plurality of periods including the first period and the second period, controlled from CZ to AT).

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 9, the number-of-games cancellation condition can be satisfied at the time of transition to CZ. When the number-of-games release condition is satisfied in CZ, control is performed from CZ to AT in any one of a plurality of periods including a first period and a second period. By doing so, it is determined in advance whether or not to be controlled by AT at the time of CZ shift, and at that time, even if it is determined that it is not controlled by AT, the condition for canceling the rare combination is satisfied. Since control to AT is determined by , interest in the game can be improved.

(2-5) In the slot machine of (2-4) above,
When the predetermined condition is satisfied at a timing related to the start timing of the second state, one of a plurality of types of predetermined precursor periods (eg, 0G, 3G) is selected, and the selected precursor period is selected. After the elapse of, the state is controlled to the third state after the suggesting means suggests that the state is controlled to the third state,
The plurality of types of precursor periods include a first precursor period (for example, 3G) and a second precursor period (for example, 0G) shorter than the first precursor period;
When the state is controlled to the third state during the second period, the difference between the first precursor period and the second precursor period is greater than when the state is controlled to the third state during the first period. Among them, the ratio of selection of the second precursor period is high (for example, as shown in FIGS. 14 and 21, when AT is controlled in the second period, it is higher than when AT is controlled in the first period). , the ratio of selecting the second precursor period is high among the first precursor period and the second precursor period).

Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 14 and 21, when the number-of-games cancellation condition is satisfied at the time of transition to CZ, one of a plurality of types of predetermined precursor periods (1G, 1G to 3G) occurs. Selected, after the selected prognostic period elapses, it is AT-controlled after the AT transition suggestion suggests that it is AT-controlled. The precursor period includes a first precursor period (3G) and a second precursor period (0G) shorter than the first precursor period. In the case of being controlled by AT in the second period, the ratio of selection of the second precursor period between the first precursor period and the second precursor period is higher than in the case of being controlled by AT in the first period. By doing so, it is possible to prevent the control of the AT in a short period after being controlled by the CZ (continuous operation of the AT) while preventing the period of being controlled by the CZ from being prolonged more than necessary. can be done. Thereby, the balance between the control period for CZ and the control period for AT can be made suitable.

(2-6) In the slot machine of (2-4) above,
When the predetermined condition is satisfied at a timing related to the start timing of the second state, and when the specific condition is satisfied during the first period, the state is changed to the third state based on the satisfaction of the specific condition. When the state is controlled, the advantage in the third state is higher than when the state is controlled to the third state based on the establishment of the predetermined condition (for example, in FIGS. 11 and 22). As shown, when the condition for canceling the number of games is established at the time of transition to CZ, and the condition for canceling the rare combination is established during the first period, the state is controlled by AT based on the establishment of the condition for canceling the rare combination. When the AT is more advantageous than when the AT is controlled based on the fulfillment of the game number release condition (the number of times of navigation given is large)),
When the predetermined condition is not satisfied at the timing related to the start timing of the second state, and the specific condition is satisfied during the first period, the control is performed based on the satisfaction of the specific condition. The advantage in the three states is equal to or higher than the advantage in the third state controlled based on the establishment of the predetermined condition in the second period (for example, as shown in FIGS. 11 and 22). In addition, when the condition for canceling the number of games is not satisfied at the time of transition to CZ, and the condition for canceling the rare combination is satisfied in the first period, the advantage in AT controlled based on the establishment of the condition for canceling the rare combination is It is equal to or higher than the advantage in AT controlled based on the fulfillment of the number-of-games cancellation condition in the second period (for example, the number of times of navigating provided is equal to or higher than)).

Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 11 and 22, when the condition for canceling the number of games is satisfied at the time of transition to CZ and the condition for canceling the rare combination is satisfied in the first period, the condition for canceling the rare combination is When the state is controlled by the AT based on the establishment of the game number cancellation condition, the AT has a higher advantage (the number of navigations given is greater) than when it is controlled by the AT based on the establishment of the game count cancellation condition. , the player's dissatisfaction can be prevented. Further, as shown in FIGS. 11 and 22, when the condition for canceling the number of games is not satisfied at the time of shift to CZ and the condition for canceling the rare combination is satisfied in the first period, the rare combination The advantage of the AT controlled based on the satisfaction of the cancellation condition is equal to or higher than the advantage of the AT controlled based on the number of games in the second period. ), the player does not feel dissatisfied.

(2-7) In the above slot machines (2-1) to (2-6),
Pre-determination means for determining display results that allow derivation (for example, processing for performing an internal lottery by the main control unit 41);
derivation operation means (for example, stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R) operated to derive display results;
It further comprises derivation control means (for example, reel control processing executed by the main control unit 41) that performs control to derive the display result,
The derivation control means is
When the determination result of the pre-determining means is a specific determination result (for example, 6-choice bell win) and the derivation operation means is operated in a specific operation mode (for example, correct answer procedure), a specific display result (for example, middle stage Bell winning pattern combination) is derived,
When the determination result of the pre-determining means is the specific determination result, and the derivation operation means is operated in a non-specific operation mode (for example, incorrect procedure) different from the specific operation mode, a non-specific display result ( For example, derive the upper bell winning pattern combination, losing eyes),
Informing means (for example, a process of performing navigation by the main control section 41 and the sub-control section 91) for informing the specific operation mode when the determination result of the predetermined determination means becomes the specific determination result. ,
the normal state is a state in which the specific operation mode is not notified when the determination result of the pre-determining means becomes the specific determination result;
After the control to the specific state is completed, the state is controlled to the normal state when the next game is started, and the decision result of the pre-determining means is an advantageous decision result for controlling to the specific state ( For example, in a game that has won an advantageous section transition lottery), the control to the normal state ends,
In the normal state, the light-emitting means (for example, the advantageous section LED 19) capable of identifying the specific state is always in the off state.

Specifically, when the 6-choice bell is won and the stop switch is operated in the correct procedure, the middle bell winning pattern combination is derived, and the 6-choice bell is won and the stop switch is operated in the incorrect procedure. Sometimes upper bell winning symbol combinations or losing numbers are derived. The main control unit 41 and the sub-control unit 91 execute navigation for notifying the correct procedure when the 6-choice bell is won. The normal section is a state in which the correct answer procedure is not announced when the 6-choice bell is won. After the end of the control to the advantageous interval, when the next game starts, it is controlled to the normal interval, and the control to the ordinary interval is ended in the game winning the advantageous interval shift lottery for controlling to the advantageous interval. In a normal section, the advantageous section LED 19 that can be identified as an advantageous section is always turned off.

(2-8) In the slot machines (2-1) to (2-7) above,
The specific state is a state in which the specific operation mode may be notified when the decision result of the pre-determining means is the specific decision result,
Control to the specific state is started by the start of the game following the game in which the decision result of the pre-determining means is the advantageous decision result, and a specific state end condition (for example, , limiter conditions, arbitrary termination conditions) are satisfied, the control to the specific state is terminated.

Specifically, the advantageous section is a state in which the correct answer procedure may be notified when the 6-choice bell is won. When the game next to the game in which the 6-choice bell is won starts, the control to the advantageous section is started, and when the limiter condition for ending the advantageous section or any termination condition is satisfied, the control to the advantageous section is performed. ends.

(2-9) In the above slot machines (2-1) to (2-8),
In the third state, a rate at which the specific operation mode is notified when the decision result of the pre-determining means becomes the specific decision result is higher than in the second state,
The ball payout rate in the second state is smaller than 1,
The ball payout rate in the third state is greater than one.

Specifically, AT has a higher rate of notification of the correct procedure when the 6-choice bell rings than CZ. The payout rate for CZ is less than 1, and the payout rate for AT is greater than 1. The longer the period controlled by CZ where medals are reduced (ball output rate is less than 1), the more medals are increased (ball output rate is greater than 1). Even if the period during which medals are reduced is lengthened by the control of , the dissatisfaction of the player can be prevented.

(2-10) In the above slot machines (2-1) to (2-9),
The normal state, the first state in the specific state, and the second state in the specific state have the same payout rate.

Specifically, the normal section, the normal time in the advantageous section, and the CZ in the advantageous section have the same payout rate.

(2-11) In the above slot machines (2-1) to (2-10),
The absolute value of the increase in the game value in the third state is larger than the absolute value of the decrease in the game value in the maximum controllable period (for example, 20G) in the second state.

Specifically, the absolute value of the amount of increase in medals in AT is greater than the absolute value of the amount of decrease in medals in the maximum period (20G) that can be controlled by CZ.

(2-12) In the above slot machines (2-1) to (2-11),
counting means for counting the number of completed games (for example, the number of completed games in the advantageous section), which is the number of games played in the specific state (for example, a process for counting the number of completed games in the advantageous section by the main control unit 41);
When the number of games completed reaches the specific number of times, the state is controlled from the specific state to the normal state,
The counting means does not count the number of completed games in the normal state.

Specifically, the main control unit 41 counts the number of games played in the advantageous section. When the number of games played reaches 1500 G, the state is controlled from the advantageous section to the normal section. The main control unit 41 does not count the number of games played in the advantageous section in the normal section.

[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.

[Regarding the release of the rare role]
When the watermelon is canceled in the night stage, the next stage will be the night stage. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the next stage may also be a night stage so as to be more advantageous. Alternatively, when watermelon is canceled in the night stage, 50 navi may always be determined in the Bell navi number determination table of FIG. 12 to make it even more advantageous. The night stage is a stage in which it is confirmed that the next stage will be a night stage, and even when the watermelon is canceled, it is confirmed that the next stage will be a night stage. Therefore, when the watermelon is canceled in the night stage, the player feels as if the watermelon was wasted.

[Regarding the 1st period and the 2nd period]
In this embodiment, the first period is the 1st to 10th G in the CZ, and the second period is the 11th to the 20th G in the CZ. However, the present invention is not limited to this, as long as the second period follows the first period. For example, the first period may be 1G to 5G in CZ and the second period may be 16G to 20G in CZ, and the first period may be 6G to 10G in CZ and the second period may be in CZ. 16G to 20G.

[About the precursor period]
In the present embodiment, when the number-of-games release condition is satisfied, the first precursor period (3G) or the second precursor period (0G) is selected by lottery as the precursor period. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, a sign period may be selected in the range of 1 to 5G by lottery. Also, the precursor period may be selected by lottery so that the larger the number of unlocked games, the shorter the precursor period.

In addition, if the chance slip cancellation condition is satisfied by winning the chance slip, the second precursor period (0G) is selected as the precursor period, and if the watermelon cancellation condition is satisfied by winning the watermelon, the first precursor period (0G) is selected as the precursor period. 3G) is selected. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, a sign period may be selected in the range of 1 to 5G by lottery. Further, when the chance slip canceling condition is satisfied, the predictive period may be determined by lottery so that the predictive period is shorter than when the watermelon canceling condition is satisfied.

[About Chance Lip 1 Winning Design Combination]
In the present embodiment, the chance slip 1 winning symbol combination is "Bell-Bell-Replay", but different winning symbol combinations may be derived depending on the pressing order. For example, the combination A "Bell-Bell-Replay", the combination B "Bell-Replay-Bell", and the combination C "Replay-Bell-Bell" are prepared as winning symbol combinations. , When the stop switch is operated in the right order, the combination A is derived, and when the stop switch is operated in the order of left, right, middle or right, left, middle, the combination B is derived, and the middle , right, left or right, middle, and left, the combination C may be derived. In this case, the replay symbols are drawn to the reel corresponding to the stop switch operated at the time of the third stop operation, regardless of the pressing order of the stop operation. By doing so, it is not possible to determine whether Chance Lip 1 is won or 6-choice bell is won until the 3rd stop operation, regardless of the pressing order of the stop operation. be able to.

[About display area]
In this embodiment, the screen of the liquid crystal display 51 includes a first display area and a second display area that is wider than the first display area. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the screen of the liquid crystal display 51 may be used as the second display area, and the screen of a liquid crystal display (sub-liquid crystal display) different from the liquid crystal display 51 may be used as the second display area.

[Regarding specific conditions]
The lottery conditions (specific conditions) in the AT lottery table in the CZ shown in FIG. 10(a) include chance slip winning and watermelon winning. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a specific condition may be established when points reach a specific value. For example, every game point lottery is held during CZ, and predetermined points are given when the point lottery is won. Then, when the cumulative value of points reaches a specific value, a lottery condition (specific condition) is established.

[About application to pachinko machines]
Next, an example in which the present invention is applied to a pachinko game machine will be described. In the following, detailed description of the same parts as in the above embodiment will be omitted.

In a pachinko game machine, a game is played by operating a ball-hitting operation handle to strike pachinko balls, which are game media, in a game area provided on a game board. In the pachinko game machine, whether or not to generate a big win is determined based on the extracted random number when the pachinko balls pass through the starting area provided in the game area. By passing through the starting area, the image display device performs a variable display of the performance symbols. When a big win is achieved, a big win pattern is derived and displayed as a result of variable display. After the big win, it is controlled to the big win game state. After the jackpot game state is over, the probability variable state may be controlled according to the jackpot type. Variable probability control is executed in which the probability that the variable probability state display result is a "jackpot" is higher than in the normal state.

When the present invention is applied to a pachinko game machine, the following may be done. The pachinko game machine has, as states, a first variable probability state, a second variable probability state having a higher advantage than the first variable probability state, and a jackpot game state, and the first predetermined state is applied to the first variable probability state, The second predetermined state may be applied to the second variable probability state, and the specific state may be applied to the jackpot gaming state. Further, in the effect display device, it is made possible to execute a predetermined effect suggesting control to the second probability variable state again and a specific effect suggesting control to the jackpot game state.

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, 54 speaker , 56 production switch, 91 sub-controller, 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,
Equipped with state control means capable of controlling one of a plurality of types of states,
The plurality of types of states include a normal state and a plurality of types of specific states that are more advantageous for the player than the normal state,
The plurality of types of specific states include a first state, a second state, and a third state,
Both the first state and the second state are states in which the gaming value owned by the player decreases,
The third state is a state in which the gaming value owned by the player increases,
the second state and the third state are mutually continuous states;
When the number of games played in the specific state reaches a predetermined specific number, information regarding the specific state is initialized, and the state is controlled from the specific state to the normal state,
The period in the second state includes a first period and a second period after the first period,
The state control means controls the state from the second state to the third state when a transition condition is satisfied in the second state;
In the second state, when the state is controlled to the third state based on the satisfaction of the transition condition in the first period, the state is controlled to the third state based on the satisfaction of the transition condition in the second period. The advantage in the third state increases at a higher rate when the state is controlled,
Furthermore, the slot machine
suggesting means for suggesting that the state is controlled from the second state to the third state based on the establishment of the transition condition;
the suggesting means suggests that the state will be controlled to the third state after one of the plurality of types of precursory periods has passed;
The transition conditions include a first transition condition and a second transition condition,
When the first transition condition is satisfied, the shorter precursor period is more likely to be selected than when the second transition condition is satisfied,
The slot machine, wherein when the transition condition is satisfied in the first period, the longer precursor period is more likely to be selected than when the transition condition is satisfied in the second period.

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