JP7358155B2 - gaming machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine for playing games.

The gaming machine is equipped with a variable display section that can variably display multiple types of identification information, each of which can be identified, and after variably displaying the variable display section, the display result is derived by stopping the variable display of the variable display section. There is a slot machine in which winnings can be generated depending on the displayed results.

Furthermore, as a game machine, a game ball, which is a game medium, is fired into a game area by a firing device, and when the game ball enters a prize area such as a prize opening provided in the game area, a game value is given to the player. There is a pachinko machine.

Among such gaming machines, there are machines that are capable of transitioning between multiple types of stages and require operations by the player when transitioning from a special stage to another stage (for example, Patent Document 1).

Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2013-94576

In the gaming machine described above, there is still room for improvement in improving the interest of the game with respect to the transition of performance states such as stages.

This invention was devised in view of the above circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can improve the interest of the game regarding the transition of performance states.

A gaming machine for playing games (for example, a slot machine 1, a pachinko gaming machine),
A production state transition means (for example, a sub-control unit) capable of shifting the production state to one of a plurality of types of production states (for example, stage) based on the establishment of a transition condition (for example, reaching the stage transition G number). 91) and
When the transition condition is satisfied, a no-acceptance control (for example, FIG. 10 (b2)) that controls not to accept a specific confirmation operation (for example, a button operation) for confirming the player's intention regarding the transition of the performance state; , an acceptance control unit (for example, acceptance control by the sub-control unit 91) capable of executing an acceptance control (for example, FIG. 10 (a2)) that performs control to accept the specific confirmation operation when the transition condition is satisfied. ), and
If the no-reception control is performed when the transition condition is met and the performance state transitions from a specific performance state to a special performance state (for example, stage C), the reception control is performed when the transition condition is satisfied. is performed and the performance state shifts from the specific performance state to the special performance state. ) ~ (b3)),
The gaming machine further includes a precursor state control means capable of controlling the precursor state when a specific condition is satisfied,
When controlled to be in the precursory state, the acceptance control is performed at a higher rate than when not controlled to be in the precursory state.

FIG. 1 is a front view of a slot machine according to a first embodiment. It is a diagram showing the symbol arrangement of each reel. It is a diagram for explaining the transition of gaming states. FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing the configuration of a slot machine. It is a diagram for explaining types of winning combinations, symbol combinations of winning combinations, and awards at the time of winning. It is a diagram for explaining combinations of winning combinations that are read out as lottery target combinations for each gaming state. It is a figure for explaining reel control at the time of winning a push order combination. FIG. 3 is a diagram for explaining various stages. FIG. 3 is a diagram for explaining states and stages in a normal advantageous section. FIG. 6 is a diagram for explaining reception control at the time of stage transition. FIG. 6 is a diagram for explaining an example of a performance when transitioning from a daytime stage to a daytime stage. FIG. 6 is a diagram for explaining an example of a performance when transitioning from a daytime stage to a nighttime stage or stage C. FIG. 6 is a diagram for explaining an example of a performance when stage C progresses to a battle performance. FIG. 2 is a diagram for explaining an example of application to a pachinko game machine.

As a gaming machine according to the present embodiment, a slot machine will be explained based on the following example.

[Slot machine configuration]
FIG. 1 is a front view of a slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment. As shown in FIG. 1, the slot machine 1 includes a front door 1b rotatably supported at the side end of a housing 1a with an open front. Inside the slot machine 1, reels 2L, 2C, and 2R (hereinafter referred to as left reel, middle reel, and right reel) are horizontally arranged with the same number of symbols of a plurality of types that can be identified from each other in a predetermined order. Three consecutive symbols among the symbols arranged on the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are arranged in parallel, and three consecutive symbols are displayed in three rows, top, middle, and bottom, respectively, in the transparent window 3 provided approximately in the center of the front of the slot machine 1. It is displayed and placed so that it can be seen from the player side.

In this embodiment, a configuration using three reels is illustrated, 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 section is configured to variably display the symbols displayed on the transparent window 3 by the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R. The structure may be such that the symbols can be displayed variably by moving the belt on which the symbols are arranged. Further, in this embodiment, the variable display section is configured by a physical reel, but the variable display section may be configured by an image display device such as a liquid crystal display.

As shown in FIG. 1, the front of the slot machine 1 includes a medal insertion 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). ), the MAXBET switch 6 is operated to set the maximum number of bets among the prescribed number (in this embodiment, 3) of bets determined according to the gaming state within the range, and the game The start switch 7 is operated to start the rotation, and the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated to stop the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R (hereinafter referred to as the left stop switch, middle stop switch, and right stop switch). ), and a performance switch 56 which is operated by the player during the performance are provided so as to be operable by the player.

In the following, an operation on the start switch 7 (for example, an operation of pressing down the start switch 7 by hand) will be referred to as a "start operation" or a "start operation," and an operation on the stop switch to stop the rotation of the first reel ( For example, the operation of pressing the stop switch by hand) is called the "first stop operation," and the operation of the stop switch to stop the rotation of the second reel (for example, pressing the stop switch by hand) is called 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 down the stop switch) are also referred to as "third stop operation."

Further, the first stop operation, the second stop operation, and the third stop operation are also collectively referred to as a "stop operation." Furthermore, the release of the press (first stop operation) on the first stop switch (for example, releasing the hand from the stop switch) is referred to as "first stop release", and the press on the second stop switch (second stop operation) is referred to as "first stop release". "second stop release" means that the third stop switch is released (i.e., releasing the hand from the stop switch), and releasing the third stop switch (third stop operation) (i.e., releasing the stop switch) This is also called "third stop release." In addition, stopping the reel due to the first stop operation is "first stop", stopping the reel due to the second stop operation is "second stop", and stopping the reel due to the third stop operation is "third stop". Also called.

At the front of the slot machine 1, side lamps 27 made up of a plurality of LEDs are provided next to the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R. Further, near the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, reels are provided corresponding to each of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, and which irradiate light to each of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R from the back side or side of the reel. Backlights 28L, 28C, and 28C (hereinafter also simply referred to as "reel backlights 28") are provided. Furthermore, speakers 53 and 54 that output sound are provided above the liquid crystal display 51.

As shown in FIG. 1, on the front of the slot machine 1, there is a credit display 11 that displays the number of medals stored as credits, and a credit display 11 that displays the number of medals paid out due to the occurrence of winnings and the details when an error occurs. A gaming auxiliary display 12 that displays an error code, etc., a 1BETLED 14 that lights up to notify that the number of bets is set to 1, a 2BETLED 15 that lights up to notify that the number of bets is set to 2, and a number of bets that is set to 3. A 3BET LED 16 lights up to indicate that the medals can be inserted, an insertion request LED 17 lights up to indicate that medals can be inserted, and a start valid LED 18 lights up to indicate that the start operation of the game by operating the start switch 7 is valid. A gaming display unit 13 is provided with an advantageous section LED 19 that indicates by lighting that the game is controlled in an advantageous section, which will be described later, and a replay mode LED 20 that indicates by lighting that a replay game is being played.

Inside the slot machine 1, a main control section 41 is provided that controls the progress of the game and outputs various commands in accordance with 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 operations on the MAXBET switch 6, start switch 7, stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R, etc., and insertion of medals into the medal insertion unit 4, and adjusts reels 2L, 2C according to the detected operations. , 2R, turning on/off the LEDs on the gaming display section 13, and controlling the progress of the game.

Inside the slot machine 1, a sub-control unit 91 is provided that controls performances in accordance with commands from the main control unit 41. The sub control unit 91 includes a sub CPU 91a that performs various controls related to the performance, and a RAM 91c that stores various data related to the performance. The sub-control unit 91 controls the display of images on the liquid crystal display 51, the sound output from the speakers 53 and 54, and the turning on/off of the side lamps 27 and reel backlight 28 based on commands from the main control unit 41. 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-control unit 91 detects an operation on the production switch 56, and controls the display of images on the liquid crystal display 51 and the sound output from the speakers 53 and 54 in accordance with the detected operation.

When playing a game in the slot machine 1, the player sets a prescribed number of bets by inserting medals into the medal inserting section 4 or operating the MAXBET switch 6. As a result, the winning line LN becomes valid, and the operation of the start switch 7 becomes valid, making it possible to start the game. The winning line LN is a line for determining whether the combination of symbols on the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R displayed on the transparent window 3 matches the combination of winning symbols. In this embodiment, only the winning line LN set across the middle row of the reel 2L, the middle row of the reel 2C, and the middle row of the reel 2R, that is, the symbols arranged horizontally in the middle row, is defined as the winning line. , a plurality of winning lines may be provided. Further, an invalidation line may be provided to make it easier to recognize that the combination of symbols constituting a winning prize has been aligned on the winning 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, the main control unit 41 performs an internal lottery. The internal lottery is a process of determining symbol combinations (display result combinations) that are allowed to be derived. When a symbol combination is allowed to be derived through an internal lottery, it is also said that the winning combination corresponds to the symbol combination.

When the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated, the rotation of the reel corresponding to the operated stop switch is stopped. As a result, the symbol combination is derived and displayed on the transparent window 3. When a symbol combination that matches the symbol combination of a winning combination stops on the winning line LN, a winning corresponding to the winning combination occurs.

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 (in this embodiment, 190 ms (milliseconds)) from the time when each stop switch is operated. Control is performed to stop it. The reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are rotated 80 times per minute, and the symbols are varied by 80 (rotations) x 21 (number of symbols per reel, for example, 21 symbols) = 1680 symbols, so the predetermined maximum Until the stop delay time (190ms) elapses, a maximum of four symbols can be drawn in. In other words, in the stop control, one symbol is selected from the symbol displayed when the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated, and the symbol up to 4 frames ahead, for a total of 5 frames (pull-in range). It is possible to select and derive the reels 2L, 2R, and 2R.

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

In order to win a prize for each role determined according to the gaming state, it is necessary to win the internal lottery and set the winning flag for that role. In the internal lottery, the main control unit 41 determines whether or not to allow winnings for each of the above-mentioned winning combinations before the display results of all the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are derived (specifically, the start switch 7 (at the time of detection) using random numbers.

Of the winning flags for each role, the winning flags for small roles and replay roles are valid only in the game in which the flags were set, and will be invalid in the next game, but the winning flags for special roles are It is valid until the combination of combinations allowed by the flag is completed, and becomes invalid in a game where the combination of combinations allowed by the flag is completed. In other words, once a special winning flag is won, even if it is not possible to match the combination of winnings allowed by the flag, that winning flag will not be invalidated and will be carried over to the next game. ing.

In addition, in the internal lottery, when the stop operation is performed in a predetermined operation mode (for example, operation order, operation timing), the small winning combination becomes more advantageous than when the stop operation is performed in other operation modes. It is possible to win a winning combination or a re-playing combination (hereinafter also referred to as a "push order combination"). For example, the push order combination may include a combination in which when a stop operation is performed in a predetermined operation mode, the stop mode is more advantageous than the stop mode when the stop operation is performed in another operation mode. , including combinations in which when a stop operation is performed in a predetermined operation manner, the rate of stopping is higher in a more advantageous stop operation than when the stop operation is performed in another operation manner. Further, the advantageous stopping mode includes not only a stopping mode that involves the awarding of medals, but also a stopping mode that involves a transition to an advantageous gaming state, a stopping mode that avoids a transition to a disadvantageous gaming state, and the like.

The main control unit 41 performs an advantageous section transfer lottery to determine whether to control the advantageous section when predetermined lottery conditions are established in the normal section (hereinafter also referred to as "normal section normal"). By doing so and winning the relevant advantageous section transition lottery (hereinafter also referred to as "advantageous section winning"), control of the advantageous section is started. The advantageous section is a section in which navigation information corresponding to the operation mode of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R can be reported. On the other hand, the normal section is a section in which navigation information corresponding to the operation mode of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R cannot be reported.

The main control unit 41 is capable of executing a navigation system that notifies the player of the operation modes of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R that are advantageous to the player when the player wins the push order combination in the internal lottery. Specifically, the main control unit 41 provides a navigation system that notifies, as navigation information, the operation mode of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R that is advantageous for the player according to the internal lottery result by the lighting mode of the game auxiliary display 12. It is possible to control the assist time (AT) which is a notification period during which notification can be executed.

During the advantageous section, the main control unit 41 executes navigation notification by controlling the AT when winning the push order combination, and determines the operation modes of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R that are advantageous for the player ( For example, the order of operations, operation timing, etc.) are notified using the game auxiliary display 12, and the navigation information , a navigation effect is executed to notify the user of the operation mode using the liquid crystal display 51 or the like.

The push order combination includes a push order bell (six-choice bell) in which a bell is won when the player's operation mode matches the operation mode corresponding to the winning push order combination (hereinafter also referred to as "correct answer procedure"). , and a push-order reply in which the replay wins when the player's operation mode matches the operation mode corresponding to the winning push-order combination. Hereinafter, navigation that can be performed in a game where the push order bell is won will also be referred to as bell navigation.

By operating the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R according to the correct procedure according to the bell navigation, the player can win the winning combination that pays out more medals among the winning combinations included in the push order bell. Alternatively, by operating the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R according to the correct procedure according to the bell navigation, the player can win a winning combination that is unlikely to be missed out of the winning combinations included in the push order bell. In addition, among the roles included in the push order bell, the role that can win when the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated in the correct answer procedure is called the "main character", and the stop switch 8L, The winning combinations that can be won when 8C and 8R are operated are also referred to as "secondary winnings."

By operating the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R in the operation mode notified by the navigation notification and navigation performance, it is now possible to securely win the main character included in the push order winning combination in the internal lottery. It has become. Furthermore, in controlling the advantageous section, the advantageous section LED 19 can be turned on to notify that the advantageous section control is being performed.

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

Inside, the game is in a state where the game can be played and the payout rate of medals based on a predetermined design value is guaranteed. Note that in the slot machine 1 of this embodiment, most of the games are played by the player inside the slot machine 1.

On the other hand, when the player is not inside the game, the player does not play a game, or even if the player plays a game, the time for playing the game is extremely short. In non-internal mode, when a CB is won and the winning of the CB is missed, the gaming state shifts to internal mode from the next game. In other words, the internal state is such that the winning of CB has been carried over. Once the gaming state is internally controlled, it is rare for the carried over CB to win, and even if it does, the probability is extremely low.

In addition, in the example shown in FIG. 3, CB is not shown as a gaming state, but if a CB is won during non-internal or internal, the game will be changed from non-internal or internal to CB. The state changes. In this case, the CB ends after approximately one game, and the gaming state shifts to non-internal mode again.

The internal state includes a normal section and an advantageous section. As described above, the advantageous section is a section in which navigation information corresponding to the operation mode of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R can be reported. On the other hand, the normal section is a section in which navigation information corresponding to the operation mode of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R cannot be reported. In the normal section, when the winning section is won in the advantageous section transfer lottery (advantageous section winning), the state is controlled to be the advantageous section.

The states in the advantageous section include normal times (hereinafter also referred to as "advantageous section normal"), CZ (hereinafter also referred to as "advantageous section CZ"), and AT (hereinafter also referred to as "advantageous section AT"). Advantageous section is usually a state in which navigation can be executed. In the advantageous section CZ, the navigation execution probability is higher than in the normal advantageous section. The advantageous section AT is a state in which the navigation execution probability is higher than the advantageous section CZ. In this embodiment, the navigation execution probability in the normal advantageous section is 0%, but the navigation may be executed with a predetermined probability.

Further, the net increase in the number of games that the player can obtain per game in the advantageous section AT is larger than the net increase in the number of games that the player can obtain per game in the advantageous section CZ. Further, the net increase in the number of games that the player can acquire per game in the advantageous section CZ is larger than the net increase in the number of games that the player can acquire per game in the advantageous zone normal or the normal zone normal. The net increase per game (hereinafter also referred to as "1G net increase") is the number of medals paid out per game minus the number of medals used to set the number of bets per game. .

The net increase in the number of medals in a predetermined state (normal section normal, advantageous section normal, advantageous section CZ, advantageous section AT) is the number of medals paid out in a predetermined condition (normal section normal, advantageous section normal, advantageous section CZ, advantageous section AT). This is the number obtained by subtracting the total number of medals used for setting the number of bets in the predetermined state (normal section normal, advantageous section normal, advantageous section CZ, advantageous section AT) from the total number.

In both the normal section normal and the advantageous section normal, medals decrease. The advantageous section AT and the advantageous section CZ are states in which the number of medals increases. The advantageous section AT and the advantageous section CZ are more advantageous to the player than the normal section normal and the advantageous section normal. Specifically, in this embodiment, the number of 1G net additions is designed to be -1 in the normal section normal and advantageous section normal, and the number of 1G net additions is designed to be 1 in the advantageous section CZ. , In the advantageous section AT, the net increase in 1G is designed to be eight.

In other words, the ball payout rate in the normal section normal and advantageous section normal is less than 1, and the ball payout rate in the advantageous section CZ and advantageous section AT is greater than 1. Further, the ball payout rate is the same in the normal section normal and the advantageous section normal. Here, the payout rate is the ratio of the total number of medals paid out to the total number of medals used to set the number of bets during a period controlled to a certain state.

The advantageous section CZ has a higher probability of being controlled to the advantageous section AT than the normal advantageous section, and is located on the way from the normal advantageous section to the control to the advantageous section AT. That is, the advantageous section CZ is a more advantageous ball payout state than the normal advantageous section. A win in which the state is controlled from the normal advantageous section to the advantageous section CZ is also referred to as a "CZ win."

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

The advantageous section AT is in a state that can be controlled from both the advantageous section normal and the advantageous section CZ. A win in which the state is controlled from the advantageous section normal or advantageous section CZ to the advantageous section AT is also referred to as an "AT win."

Control over the advantageous section AT is managed, for example, by the number of games, and the advantageous section AT ends on the condition that the number of games played during the advantageous section AT reaches a predetermined upper limit number of games. . In addition, the advantageous section AT is not limited to those managed by the number of games, but also the number of times the navigation is executed reaches a preset upper limit, and the number of winnings of the main character when winning the push order winnings is a preset upper limit. It may also be managed based on other conditions, such as reaching a predetermined maximum number of coins, and that the number of coins to be paid out or the number of net additions reaches a predetermined upper limit.

In the normal section, when winning in the advantageous section transition lottery (advantageous section winning), the advantageous section is normally controlled. In this embodiment, the number of games to be played in the normal section is designed to be approximately one (for example, the winning probability in the advantageous section transfer lottery is designed to be 90% or more). By doing this, in most cases, the advantageous section is won in the first game in which control to the normal section is started, and the control is again controlled to the advantageous section (advantageous section normal) from the next game.

Advantageous Section Normally, if AT is won, control is made to the advantageous section AT (AT). Advantageous section Normally, if CZ is won, control is made to advantageous section CZ (CZ). In the advantageous section CZ, if AT is won, control is made to the advantageous section AT. When the advantageous section AT ends, control is performed to the advantageous section CZ. If the advantageous section CZ ends without winning AT, the advantageous section is controlled normally.

When the limiter condition is satisfied in the ball-out state during the advantageous section, or when an arbitrary end condition is satisfied, the state is controlled normally from the ball-out state during the advantageous section. Specifically, in the state of balls being put out during the advantageous section, when the total number of played games (the number of G in the advantageous section) that is updated based on the progress of the game reaches a predetermined upper limit G (for example, 1500G) , the advantageous section ends, and the ball output state is controlled normally.

Note that the number of advantageous sections G is counted by an advantageous section G number counter stored in the RAM 41c. Alternatively, in the state of balls being put out during the advantageous section, the advantageous section ends when the total number of net increases during the advantageous section, which is updated based on the progress of the game, reaches a predetermined upper limit number (for example, 2400 coins). , the ball output state is controlled normally. Note that the net increase in number of sheets during the advantageous section is counted by a net increase in number of sheets counter stored in the RAM 41c.

When the state is controlled from the ball output state during the advantageous section to the normal state, the total value of the number of played games and the net increase number that was counted during the ball output state during the advantageous section, as well as the points that can be earned during play are initialized. be done.

Further, for example, the arbitrary termination conditions include that a predetermined termination condition is satisfied without winning a CZ, or that a predetermined termination condition is satisfied without winning an AT in an advantageous section CZ. . Further, the AT termination condition may be satisfied in the advantageous section AT.

In addition, in the advantageous section AT, it may be controlled to be an advantageous section specialization zone (also referred to as an "additional specialization zone") in which the rate at which the number of AT games is awarded is higher when the specialization zone is won. . The advantageous section specialized zone is in a more advantageous state than any of the advantageous section normal, advantageous section CZ, and advantageous section AT.

FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the slot machine. As shown in FIG. 4, the slot machine 1 includes a game control board 40 that controls the progress of the game and outputs various commands according to the progress of the game, and a performance control board 40 that controls predetermined performances according to the commands. 90, a power supply board 101 that generates power to drive electrical components, and an external output board 1000 that outputs signals according to the progress of the game to the outside.

The game control board 40 advances the game based on detection signals from switches such as various operation means and detection means (examples shown on the left side of the game control board 40 in FIG. 4), Display devices such as those shown on the left side of the board 40 are driven and controlled. Moreover, the game control board 40 drives and controls the reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R based on signals from the reel sensors 33L, 33C, and 33R.

The game control board 40 is equipped with a circuit configuration such as a main control section 41 (exemplified in the game control board 40 in FIG. 4). The main control unit 41 performs processing related to the progress of the game, and directly or indirectly controls the components mounted on or connected to the game control board 40. The main control unit 41 is a one-chip microcomputer and includes a CPU, ROM, RAM, I/O port, etc. (not shown).

The production control board 90 is connected to the production switch 56. Further, the effect control board 90 drives and controls effect devices such as the liquid crystal display 51 (exemplified on the left side of the effect control board 90 in FIG. 4). The production control board 90 is equipped with a circuit configuration such as a sub-control unit 91 (exemplified in the production control board 90 in FIG. 4). The sub-control unit 91 receives commands sent from the game control board 40, performs processing to perform production, and directly or indirectly controls the configuration mounted on or connected to the production control board 90. The sub-control unit 91 is a one-chip microcomputer and includes a CPU, ROM, RAM, I/O port, etc. (not shown).

The circuit configuration of the sub-control unit 91 includes, for example, a clock device 97 (hereinafter also referred to as RTC) for timing at least one of the date and time. The sub-control unit 91 can execute production control according to, for example, the value of at least one of the date and time measured by the RTC 97, the detection signal from the production switch 56, and the like. The power supply board 101 is connected to a hopper motor 34b, various operating means, detection means (examples shown on the right side of the power supply board 101 in FIG. 4), and the like.

[Winning role]
FIG. 5 is a diagram for explaining types of winning combinations, symbol combinations of winning combinations, and awards at the time of winning. The name column in FIG. 5 shows the name of the winning combination, and the symbol combination column shows the combination of symbols that will result in the winning combination. In addition, in the symbol combination column that can stop on the invalid line, symbol combinations that can be easily recognized by the player and that can stop on the invalid line when a winning symbol combination stops on the winning line are listed. It is shown. The award column shows the value that will be awarded at the time of winning (number of medals paid out, replay award, etc.).

As shown in FIG. 5, a CB is provided as a special combination. The small winning combinations include a middle bell, a right-up bell, a right-down bell (also referred to as a "left-up bell"), upper bells 1 to 8, a watermelon, and a cherry. As a replay combination, a reply is usually provided.

The middle bell, the rising bell to the right, and the falling bell to the right are the roles corresponding to the protagonists mentioned above. Upper bells 1 to 8 are winnings corresponding to the above-mentioned secondary roles, and the number of coins paid out is smaller than that of middle bells, right-up bells, and right-down bells. Specifically, if the middle bell, right-up bell, or right-down bell is won, 11 coins will be paid out, and if the upper bells 1 to 8 are won, two coins will be paid out. If a watermelon wins, the watermelon symbols will line up on reels 2L, 2C, and 2R.

[Lottery target role]
FIG. 6 is a diagram for explaining combinations of winning combinations that are read out as lottery target combinations for each gaming state. The role number column in Figure 6 shows the role number determined for each lottery target role, the lottery target role column shows its name, and the winning combination combination column shows the role numbers included in each lottery target role. The combinations of winning combinations to be drawn are shown, and in the gaming state column, for each gaming state, a circle mark indicates that the winning combination is to be drawn.

As shown in FIG. 6, CB is provided as a lottery target winning combination for the special winning combination. The winning combinations for the minor lottery are 6-option bell (6-option bell 1 to 6), watermelon, and cherry. As a lottery target role for the re-gaming role, a reply is usually provided. Note that watermelon and cherry are also referred to as "rare combinations" because their winning probability in the internal lottery is lower than that of the 6-choice bell.

In the non-internal mode, all the winning combinations are possible, but in the internal mode, only CB cannot be won because the winning of CB has already been carried over.

[Reel control of push order]
FIG. 7 is a diagram for explaining reel control at the time of winning a push order combination. As shown in FIG. 7, six selection bells 1 to 6 are provided in the pressing order. In a game in which a 6-option bell is won during AT (during advantageous section AT), BellNavi is executed and the correct answer procedure is notified to the player. The player can win a winning combination that is advantageous to the player by operating the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R in the correct procedure according to the BellNavi.

In the game where either the 6-choice bell 1 or 2 wins, when the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated in the correct answer procedure, the leading right-down bell wins and 11 pieces are paid out. When the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated in an incorrect answer procedure, either the upper bell, which is a secondary role, wins and two coins are paid out, or the prize is lost.

In a game where either 6-choice bells 3 or 4 are won, when the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated in the correct answer procedure, the middle bell, which is the main character, wins and 11 pieces are paid out. When the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated in the correct procedure, either the upper bell, which is a secondary role, wins and two coins are paid out, or the prize is lost.

In the game where either the 6-choice bell 5 or 6 wins, when the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated in the correct answer procedure, the leading right-up bell wins and 11 pieces are paid out. When the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated in an incorrect answer procedure, either the upper bell, which is a secondary role, wins and two coins are paid out, or the prize is lost.

[Setting value]
In the slot machine 1 of this embodiment, the payout rate of medals changes depending on a set value. 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 is comprised of six levels from 1 to 6, with 6 being the highest payout rate, and decreasing values in the order of 5, 4, 3, 2, and 1, the lower the payout rate. That is, when 6 is set as the setting value, the advantage is the highest for the player, and as the value decreases in the order of 5, 4, 3, 2, and 1, the advantage gradually decreases.

To change the setting value, operate the power switch on the power box provided inside the slot machine 1, and if the power of the slot machine 1 is turned on, turn it off once, and then change the setting. It is necessary to turn on the power of the slot machine 1 after operating the key switch and turning on the setting key switch. When the setting key switch is turned on to turn on the power of the slot machine 1, the slot machine 1 shifts to a setting change state in which it is impossible to proceed with the game on condition that the door is open. When the setting change state is entered, the current setting value read out from the RAM 41c is displayed on the setting value display as a display value.

In the setting change state, when the reset/setting switch is operated, the display value displayed on the setting value display is updated one by one (if the setting is further operated from setting 6, it returns to setting 1). Thereafter, when the start switch 7 is operated, the displayed value is determined as the set value. When the setting key switch is turned off, the determined display value (setting value) is stored in the RAM 41c, and the game enters a state in which the game can proceed. Note that the setting change state is entered by turning the power switch once to the OFF state, turning the setting key switch to the ON state, and turning on the power switch, so these operations are also collectively referred to as setting change operations.

When the settings are changed based on the settings change operation, the main control unit 41 performs an initialization process to initialize the storage area in the RAM 41c. At that time, information regarding the game stored in the RAM 41c is initialized. Therefore, for example, if the setting is changed during an advantageous section, information regarding the advantageous section is initialized and control is made to the normal section.

[Battle production]
In this embodiment, the sub-control unit 91 is capable of executing battle effects. The battle performance is a performance that indicates whether or not a benefit will be granted depending on the performance result (victory or defeat) of the battle performance. In the battle performance, a performance image showing a battle between an ally character and an enemy character over a plurality of games is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. A series of battles is then held, and whether the ally character wins or loses against the enemy character is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51.

When the friendly character ultimately wins or loses over the enemy character in the battle performance, the performance result (victory or defeat) of the battle performance is notified. If the ally character wins against the enemy character, a character image of "WIN" is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 as a performance result. Thereby, the player is informed that the decision to award the benefit has been made.

On the other hand, if the ally character is defeated by the enemy character, a character image of "WIN" is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 as a presentation result. In this case, the player is not informed that the benefit will be awarded.

[Various stages]
Next, the transition of stages in the presentation controlled by the sub-control unit 91 will be explained. FIG. 8 is a diagram for explaining various stages. In this embodiment, it is possible to shift to multiple types of stages in the normal advantageous section. Transition between multiple types of stages becomes possible when a transition condition transition described later is satisfied.

The multiple types of stages include a normal stage and a precursor stage. The normal stage consists of a daytime stage. For this reason, the normal stage is also called the daytime stage. The daytime stage (normal stage) includes stage A (daytime) shown in FIG. 8(a) and stage B (daytime) shown in FIG. 8(b). Stage A (daytime) includes stage A1 (daytime), stage A2 (daytime), and stage A3 (daytime).

The normal stage is a stage that can be controlled in a normal advantageous section and in a state that is not controlled by a precursor state (also referred to as a "normal state"). The precursor stage is a stage that can be controlled in a state in which the vehicle is controlled to a precursor state in the advantageous section.

Stage B (daytime) is a stage in which a "confirmation display" described later can be executed. By displaying the confirmation display, it becomes possible for the player to change the stage according to his/her will. On the other hand, stage A
(Noon) is a stage where confirmation display cannot be executed. In this case, the player cannot change the stage according to his/her will.

Normal stages can be transitioned to each other in a normal state. A transition between normal stages occurs when the number of games played in the normal advantageous section reaches a predetermined number of games. Although the details will be described later using FIG. 9, the predetermined number of games is, for example, the 33rd G, the 133rd G, etc.

The precursor stages include a night stage and a stage C shown in FIG. 8(c). The night stage includes stage A (night) shown in FIG. 8(c) and stage B (night) shown in FIG. 8(d). Stage A (night) includes stage A1 (night), stage A2 (night), and stage A3 (night).

Each daytime stage has a night stage corresponding to the daytime stage. For example, the night stage corresponding to stage A1 (day) is stage A1 (night), and the night stage corresponding to stage B (day) is stage B (night). Stage C has no corresponding daytime stage.

When controlled from a normal state to a precursor state, a transition from the normal stage to the precursor stage occurs. Further, when controlled from a precursor state to a normal state, a transition from the precursor stage to the normal stage occurs.

As will be described later, when the game is controlled to be in the precursor state, the ratio of control to CZ, which is advantageous for the player, is higher than when it is not controlled to be the precursor state. In other words, the precursor stage is controlled more often by CZ than the normal stage.

For example, night stages (stages A (night) and B (night)) are controlled more often by CZ than stage A (day) and stage B (day). Furthermore, stage C is controlled more often by CZ than stage A (daytime) or stage B (daytime).

Furthermore, as will be described later, stage C is controlled more often by CZ than stages A (night) and B (night). Hereinafter, stage C will also be referred to as a "special omen stage."

On the other hand, each daytime stage is controlled by the CZ at the same rate. Also, the proportion of CZ control is the same for each night stage. For example, stage A1 (daytime) and stage B (daytime) are controlled at the same rate by CZ, and stage A1 (night) and stage B (night) are controlled at the same rate by CZ.

Therefore, there is no difference in advantage depending on which day stage the player is staying in, and there is no difference in advantage depending on which night stage the player is staying in.

The sub-control unit 91 changes the background image to the background image of each stage when a stage transition is determined. For example, as shown in FIG. 8A, an image of a daytime road and the sun is displayed as a background image of stage A1 (daytime), and an image showing a character walking is displayed.

The background image of stage A1 (night) is the background image (daytime image) of stage A1 (daytime) changed to a night image. As shown in FIG. 8C, an image of a night road, moon, and stars is displayed as a background image of stage A1 (night), and an image showing a character walking is displayed.

As shown in FIG. 8(b), an image of a mountain and the sun in the daytime is displayed as a background image of stage B (daytime), and an image showing a character walking is displayed. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 8D, an image of a mountain and the sun at night is displayed as a background image of stage B (night), and an image showing a character walking is displayed.

Further, as shown in FIG. 8E, an image of a town is displayed as a background image of stage C, and an image showing a character walking is displayed.

In addition, when control is performed from normal advantageous section to CZ or AT, from CZ to AT, or from AT to CZ, a background image in CZ or AT is displayed.

As shown in FIG. 8(f), when controlled to CZ, an image of the sea and the sun at daytime is displayed, and an image showing a ship floating on the sea is displayed. As shown in FIG. 8(g), when controlled by AT, images of Saturn and a shooting star are displayed.

[Reception control and confirmation display]
As mentioned above, stage transition is possible during the advantageous section. Stage transition becomes possible when transition conditions are met. For example, the transition condition is satisfied when the stage transition G number (described later with reference to FIG. 9) is reached.

In this embodiment, a shutter effect (described later with reference to FIGS. 10 and 11) is executed when a stage transition is performed. When the shutter effect is executed, the stage before the transition becomes invisible, and when the shutter effect ends, the stage after the transition becomes visible.

Then, confirmation display can be executed while the shutter effect is being executed. The confirmation display is a display for confirming the player's intention regarding the transition of stages. Confirmation of the player's intention regarding stage transition is, for example, confirmation of the player's intention as to whether or not to change the stage from the current stage. Alternatively, it may be a confirmation of the intention to change from the current stage to which stage among a plurality of stages.

Confirmation of such intention is performed by a confirmation operation. Among the confirmation operations, an operation for confirming the player's intention to shift the stage is referred to as a "specific confirmation operation." For example, by operating the production switch 56 (a specific confirmation operation), the intention to shift the stage can be confirmed, and by not operating the production switch 56, the intention not to shift the stage can be confirmed. Alternatively, the intention not to shift the stage may be confirmed by operating the production switch 56, and the intention to shift the stage may be confirmed by not operating the production switch 56 (specific confirmation operation).

In addition, the intention to shift the stage is confirmed by operating the production switch 56 (specific confirmation operation), and the intention not to shift the stage is confirmed by operating an operating means different from the production switch 56. It's okay. Alternatively, the slot machine 1 is equipped with a cross key, and by operating the ten key and selecting and deciding the option displayed on the screen (specific confirmation operation), one of the multiple types of destination stages can be selected. It may also be possible to decide which one to move to.

In this embodiment, if no operation is performed before the confirmation display ends, the player's intention not to shift the stage is confirmed. Therefore, not performing any operation until the confirmation display ends is also included in the "confirmation operation."

Further, the sub-control unit 91 can execute reception control. By executing the reception control, it becomes possible to confirm the player's intention regarding the stage transition as described above. The sub-control unit 91 is capable of executing control without acceptance and control with acceptance as acceptance control.

Acceptance control is control that accepts a specific confirmation operation when a transition condition is satisfied (the number of stage transition Gs is reached). In this embodiment, the specific confirmation operation is the operation of the production switch 56 (also referred to as "button operation"). When the acceptance control is performed, a confirmation display is performed when the transition condition is satisfied, and the stage is shifted by operating a button during the confirmation display. On the other hand, if the button is not operated during the confirmation display, the stage will not shift.

The no-acceptance control is a control in which a specific confirmation operation is not accepted when the transition condition is satisfied. In this embodiment, if reception no control is performed, no confirmation display is performed even if the transition condition is met. Since no confirmation display is performed, button operations are not accepted in the reception no control mode. In this case, the destination stage cannot be determined by the player's will, and the destination stage is determined by lottery.

In addition, in this embodiment, if the transition condition is satisfied and the reception no control is performed and the stage transitions from stage B (daytime) to one of multiple types of stages, the transition condition is satisfied. The rate of control being controlled to CZ, which is advantageous to the player, will be higher than when the acceptance control is performed and the stage shifts from stage B (daytime) to one of multiple types of stages. It is configured. Specific examples will be described later using FIGS. 10(a1) to (b3).

In addition, if the transition condition is met and the no reception control is performed and the stage transitions from one of the multiple types of stages to stage C, the reception control is performed when the transition condition is met. The configuration is such that the ratio of control to CZ, which is advantageous to the player, is higher than when the stage shifts to stage C from any one of a plurality of types of stages. Specific examples will be described later using FIGS. 10(a1) to (b3).

By configuring as described above, it is possible to draw the player's attention to how the stages change, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game regarding the stage changes.

Further, in the present embodiment, in the reception control, reception control can be executed when the control is in stage B (daytime). When the transition condition is satisfied, a confirmation display can be executed if the control is in stage B (daytime), but a confirmation display is not performed if the control is in stage A (daytime).

For example, in Stage B (daytime), the player's favorite anime character appears, the player's favorite performance is executed (the frequently occurring performance is different from others, the way of excitement is different from others, etc.), and the game If the announcement is made in a manner that the player prefers, the player tends to stay in Stage B (daytime) due to the player's hobbies and preferences. By making the confirmation display executable when the player is controlled in stage B (daytime), the player can remain in stage B (daytime) according to his/her will, thereby increasing the interest of the game.

Also, when the transition condition is met, a confirmation display can be executed if the control is in stage B (night), but a confirmation display is not performed if the control is in stages A (night) or C. shall be. Note that the present invention is not limited to this, and the confirmation display may be made executable also in stage A (daytime) and stage A (night).

Further, the main control unit 41 controls to enter the precursor state (FIG. 9) when the precursor transition condition is satisfied. In this embodiment, as will be described later with reference to FIG. 9, the games that are controlled to be in the precursory state in the normal advantageous section are predetermined. Therefore, when a predetermined number of games have elapsed after the advantageous section is normally controlled, the precursor transition condition is satisfied and the precursor state is controlled.

Furthermore, when the sub-control unit 91 receives a command that can specify that the control is in the precursor stage, it can be controlled to the precursor stage. In this embodiment, control is performed to stage C on the condition that control to a precursor state is performed. Specifically, the game is controlled to stage C from a game controlled to a precursor state.

In addition, the evening stage is also controlled on the condition that it is controlled to a precursor state. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and may be controlled to a precursor stage (false precursor) even if it is not controlled to a precursor state.

Further, in the present embodiment, when the stage shifts from stage B (daytime) due to uncontrolled reception, the stage shifts to stage C. In other words, in the case where the control is in stage B (daytime) when the transition condition is satisfied, if the confirmation display is not performed, the transition is made to stage C. Note that control may be performed from stage B (day) to stage A (night) without reception control.

Further, in this embodiment, acceptance control can be executed in a specific situation. The specific situation is a situation where the transition condition is satisfied and the stage B (day) shifts to the night stage. As described above, when the stage B (daytime) is controlled, a confirmation display can be executed when the transition condition is satisfied, and the player can decide the stage transition destination according to his/her intention.

When reception control is performed in a specific situation, if the player does not operate a button, the stage shifts to stage B (night), but if the player operates a button, the stage shifts to stage A (night). ).

By doing so, the night stage to which the game moves changes depending on whether or not the player performs a specific confirmation operation (button operation). As explained above, the stay stage can be changed according to the player's intention due to the player's hobbies and preferences, so it is possible to improve the interest of the game. In this way, it is possible to improve the interest of the game regarding stage transitions.

Note that the specific situation is not limited to this, and may be a situation in which the transition condition is satisfied and the day stage is transitioned to the night stage. In other words, the confirmation display may be made executable from either stage A (daytime) or B (daytime), so that the player can decide the destination of the stage according to his or her will.

In addition, in this embodiment, the acceptance control can be executed even in a situation where the transition condition is satisfied and the stage B (daytime) shifts to the daytime stage, but the acceptance control is not limited to this, and the acceptance control can be executed only in specific situations Control may be executable.

[Status and stage in normal advantageous section]
FIG. 9 is a diagram for explaining states and stages in the normal advantageous section. As described above, the main control unit 41 can perform normal control in the advantageous section. Advantageous section Normally, if CZ is won, it is controlled by CZ, and if AT is won, it is controlled by AT. Furthermore, if AT wins in CZ, it will be controlled by AT.

Further, the main control unit 41 can control the vehicle to a precursor state in the normal advantageous section. In the precursor state, a precursor effect is executed. The precursor performance is a performance that can be executed before the continuous performance (battle performance) is executed. In the present embodiment, a performance that is performed when neither a portent performance nor a battle performance is performed in the advantageous section normal is referred to as a normal performance.

As shown in FIG. 9, when the advantageous section is normally controlled, first, the normal effect is executed. Then, when the precursor shift condition is satisfied, the precursor state is controlled and the precursor effect is executed. Then, when the omen effect ends, a battle effect is executed.

In this way, performances are executed in the order of normal performance, omen performance, and battle performance. Then, if the battle is won (if CZ wins), the player is controlled by CZ. On the other hand, if you lose the battle (if you do not win CZ), the normal performance is executed.

If the battle is defeated and the normal performance is returned to, the performances are performed again in the order of normal performance, omen performance, and battle performance. Similarly, as long as the player loses the battle (CZ is not won) in the battle performance, the normal performance, omen performance, and battle performance will be repeated.

However, in this embodiment, if the number of games that have elapsed since the advantageous section was normally controlled (also referred to as the "normal number of games played") reaches 800 games (ceiling game), CZ is always applied in that game. be elected. Then, in the next game, it will be controlled by CZ.

In this embodiment, a CZ lottery and an AT lottery are performed in each game in the normal advantageous section. At this time, when the number of normal games played is a predetermined number of games, the CZ lottery is performed so that the percentage of CZ winnings is higher than when the number of normal games played is not the predetermined number of games. Here, the predetermined number of games is a multiple of 100.

In other words, when the number of normal games played is 100G, 200G, 300G, 400G, 500G, 600G, 700G, or 800G, there is a high probability of winning CZ. In particular, when the number of normal games played is 800G (ceiling game), there is a 100% probability of winning CZ. Note that the present invention is not limited to this, and a high probability zone may be provided consisting of a plurality of games in which the CZ is won with a high probability.

Further, the continuous performance is started 3G before the predetermined number of games, and the precursor performance is started 34G before the predetermined number of games (controlled to be in the precursor state). For example, when the number of normal games played is 66G (=100G-34G), the precursor effect is started. When the number of normal games played is 97G (=100G-3G), the precursor effect is ended and the battle effect is started.

In other words, when the predetermined number of games is 97G to 100G, a battle effect spanning four games is executed. Then, in the final game of the battle performance in which CZ is won with a high probability (a game in which the number of games played is normally 100G (also simply referred to as "100G")), the result of the battle performance is announced. In the final game of the battle performance, if CZ is won, victory is reported as a result of the battle performance, and if CZ is not won, defeat is reported as a result of the battle performance.

Further, during the period when the normal performance is being performed, the stage is controlled to be the normal stage, and during the period when the precursory performance or the battle performance is being performed, the stage is controlled to be the precursory stage. In other words, during the period when the normal performance is being executed, the stage is controlled to be one of stages A1 (daytime) to A3 (daytime) and B (daytime). Further, during the period in which the portent effects and battle effects are being executed, the control is performed to any one of stages A1 (night) to A3 (night), B (night), and C.

As a result, the game where the normal effect starts (1G, 101G, 201G, etc.) is controlled to the normal stage, and the game where the omen effect starts (66G, 166G, 266G, etc.) moves to the omen stage. It turns out. The precursor transition condition is established when a game start operation for starting a precursor effect is performed.

Further, even in a game in which 32G has passed since the game in which the normal performance starts (33rd G, 133rd G, 233rd G, etc.), it is possible to shift from the normal stage to another normal stage.

In this way, the number of normal games in which a stage transition can occur is also referred to as the "stage transition G number." The stage transition G numbers are 1G, 33G, 66G, 101G, 133G, 166G, 201G, 233G, 266G, etc. The stage transition is determined by a stage lottery when a start operation is performed to start the game in the stage transition G number.

In the 1st G of the advantageous section, which is normally controlled, a normal performance is executed. At this time, in the example shown in FIG. 8, the stage A2 (daytime), which is the normal stage, is entered. At the 33rd G, a normal performance is being performed, and at this time, stage A2 (daytime) is transitioned to stage B (daytime).

The precursor effect starts at the 66th G, and at this time, stage B (day) is transitioned to stage A1 (night). At the 101st G, where the continuous performance ends due to defeat and the normal performance starts, the stage A1 (night) is shifted to the stage B (daytime).

Next, the execution ratio of confirmation control and non-confirmation control (execution rate of confirmation display) and stage transitions depending on whether or not button operations are performed will be explained.

It is controlled to stage A (daytime) (stages A1 (daytime) to A3 (daytime)), and when transitioning from a normal stage to a normal stage (33rd G, etc.), a normal stage other than the current stage (stage A1 (daytime)) is controlled. The destination stage is randomly determined from among A3 (daytime) to A3 (daytime) and B (daytime)). If the determination is made randomly, one of the stages may be determined at the same rate. Then, the stage shifts without any confirmation display.

On the other hand, when the stage B (daytime) is controlled and the normal stage is to be transferred to the normal stage, the confirmation display can be executed. Whether or not to display the confirmation display is determined by lottery.

In this embodiment, when the system is controlled to be in the precursor state, the acceptance control is performed at a higher rate than when it is not controlled to be the precursor state. That is, when transitioning to the precursor stage, a lottery is performed such that the percentage of confirmation displays is higher than when transitioning to the normal stage. By doing so, the player can expect to move to the precursor stage when confirmation control is performed.

Note that confirmation control may not be performed when transitioning from the normal stage to the normal stage, but confirmation control may be made executable when transitioning from the normal stage to the precursor stage.

When a confirmation display is performed in stage B (daytime) and the player operates a button, a destination stage is randomly determined from among stages A1 (daytime) to A3 (daytime). If the player does not operate the button, control to stage B (daytime) continues.

Stage A (day) is controlled, and when transitioning from the normal stage to the precursor stage (such as the 66th G), the precursor stages (stages A1 (night) to A3 (night)) other than the night stage corresponding to the current stage are , B (night), and C).

At this time, the stage is determined such that the higher the CZ winning rate in the game where the continuous performance ends, the more likely stage C is to be selected. For example, if the game in which the continuous performance ends is the 800th G (ceiling game), the probability of winning CZ is 100%, so stage C is definitely determined. If stage C is not determined, a destination stage is randomly determined from among stages A1 (night) to A3 (night) and B (night). Then, the stage shifts without any confirmation display.

In this manner, in this embodiment, stages A (night) and B (night) are randomly determined, and the number of games controlled to be in the precursory state is predetermined. Therefore, regardless of whether the transition is to stage B (night) or stage A (night), when controlled by CZ, the expected value of the period from being controlled to the night stage until being controlled to CZ is be equal.

Furthermore, stages A (night) and B (night) are determined at random, and although the performance status changes, the internal CZ winning percentage remains the same. Therefore, regardless of whether the stage is shifted to stage B (night) or stage A (night), the ratio of control to CZ in the night stage is the same.

On the other hand, if the control is in stage B (daytime) and the normal stage is to be shifted to the precursor stage, the confirmation display can be executed. In this case, if there is a high probability of winning CZ in the battle performance, the player will be moved to stage C without a confirmation display, and if not, a confirmation display will be shown and the player will move to a stage other than stage C. Just do it.

When a confirmation display is performed and the player operates a button, a destination stage is randomly determined from among stages A1 (night) to A3 (night). If the confirmation display is performed and the player does not operate the button, the process moves to stage B (night). Further, if the confirmation display is not performed, the process moves to stage C.

In addition, it is controlled by stages A (night) and C, and when transitioning from a precursor stage to a normal stage (such as the 101st G), normal stages other than the day stage corresponding to the current stage (stages A1 (day) to A destination stage is randomly determined from among A3 (daytime) and B (daytime). Then, the stage shifts without any confirmation display.

On the other hand, if the stage B (night) is being controlled and the transition is made from the precursor stage to the normal stage, a confirmation display is performed. At this time, if the player operates a button, the destination stage is randomly determined from stages A1 (daytime) to A3 (daytime). If the player does not operate the button, the game moves to stage B (night).

In this way, when the stage A (day), A (night), or C is being controlled, the next stage is randomly shifted without a confirmation display being performed. On the other hand, when being controlled to stage B (day) or B (night), a confirmation display can be executed, and when a button is operated, the next stage is randomly shifted. If no button operation is performed, control to stage B (stage B (day), B (night)) will continue in the next stage. Furthermore, if the confirmation display is not performed when the control is in stage B (daytime), the process shifts to stage C, which is advantageous.

In the example of FIG. 9, at the 33rd G, a transition is made from stage A2 (daytime) to stage B (daytime) without any confirmation display being performed. At the 66th G, which is controlled to be in the precursor state, a confirmation display is performed and a button is operated, resulting in a transition from stage B (day) to stage A1 (night).

At the 101st G when the control to the precursor state ends, the stage A1 (night) shifts to the stage B (day) without any confirmation display. At the 133rd G, a confirmation display is performed and no button operation is performed, so that control to stage B (daytime) continues.

At the 166th G, which is controlled by the precursor state, a confirmation display is displayed and the button is not pressed, resulting in a transition from Stage B (day) to Stage B (night) (transition to the night stage of Stage B). . At the 201st G when the control to the precursor state ends, a confirmation display is performed and a button is operated, thereby transitioning from stage B (night) to stage A1 (day).

At 701G when the control to the precursor state ends, the stage A3 (night) shifts to the stage A1 (day) without any confirmation display. At the 733rd G, there is a transition from stage A1 (daytime) to stage B (daytime) without any confirmation display being performed. At the 766th G, which is controlled to be in the precursor state, the stage B (daytime) is shifted to the stage C without any confirmation display being performed.

[Reception control during stage transition]
FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining reception control at the time of stage transition.

FIGS. 10(a1) to (a3) explain the case where acceptance control is performed when transitioning from stage B (daytime) to stage A1 (daytime).

As shown in FIG. 10(a1), it is assumed that the control is currently in stage B (daytime). A background image of stage B (daytime) is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. It is assumed that the transition condition is satisfied when the start operation is performed, the stage transition is determined, and execution of the acceptance control is determined. At this time, the shutter effect starts.

The sub-control unit 91 can execute a shutter effect that displays a shutter. The shutter display is a display that suggests a stage transition at the time of stage transition. Specifically, in the shutter performance, a performance that displays an image of opening and closing a shutter is executed. In the shutter effect, first, when the shutter closes, an image of the shutter changing from an open state to a closed state is displayed.

If execution of acceptance control is determined, a confirmation display is performed when the shutter is closed. As shown in FIG. 10(a2), a confirmation display is performed on the front side of the shutter image. Specifically, a text image "Do you want to shift the stage?" is displayed to confirm whether or not to shift the stage. In addition, an image with text "YES→" and "PUSH" indicating that the production switch should be operated (button operation) if the stage is to be changed is displayed.

In this way, reception control can be executed when the control is in stage B (daytime). Note that the acceptance control may be made executable when the stage A is being controlled.

Assume that the player operates a button in the state shown in FIG. 10(a2). Assume that the button operation determines to move to stage A1 (daytime), which is different from stage B (daytime). After that, in the shutter effect, when the shutter opens, an image in which the shutter changes from a closed state to an open state is displayed.

In this example, there is a transition from stage B (daytime) to stage A1 (daytime). When the first stop operation is performed, the shutter opens and the background image of stage A1 (daytime) is displayed, as shown in FIG. 10(a3). Also, at that time, a title is displayed. The title display is a display that suggests a transition destination stage after the shutter effect ends.

Since the stage has shifted to stage A1 (daytime), the character image "Stage A1 (daytime)" is displayed as the title display corresponding to stage A1 (daytime).

FIGS. 10(b1) to (b3) explain the case where no reception control is performed when transitioning from stage B (daytime) to stage C.

As mentioned above, if the stage transitions from stage B (daytime) without a confirmation display when the transition conditions are met, a confirmation display will be displayed when the transition conditions are met and the stage will move from stage B (daytime). The ratio of control by CZ becomes higher than that when CZ shifts.

In addition, if the stage moves to stage C without a confirmation display when the transition conditions are met, the stage moves to CZ with a confirmation display when the transition conditions are met than if the stage shifts to stage C. The rate of control increases. For example, when the transition condition is satisfied and the stage transitions from stage B (daytime) to stage C without a confirmation display, the player wins CZ with a high probability.

As shown in FIG. 10(b1), it is assumed that the control is currently in stage B (daytime). A background image of stage B (daytime) is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. It is assumed that the transition condition is satisfied when the start operation is performed, the stage transition is determined, and the execution of reception no control is determined. Furthermore, it is assumed that the state is controlled to be in a precursor state and a transition to stage C is determined. At this time, the shutter effect starts.

As shown in FIG. 10(b2), the shutter effect displays an image in which the shutter changes from an open state to a closed state. In this case, since it has been decided to execute the reception without control, a confirmation display is not performed even if the shutter is in a closed state.

Since the transition to stage C has been determined, when the first stop operation is performed, the shutter opens and the background image of stage C is displayed, as shown in FIG. 10(b3). Further, at this time, a character image "Stage C" is displayed as a title display corresponding to Stage C.

In this way, when the stage shifts from stage B (daytime) due to uncontrolled reception, the stage shifts to stage C. Further, the control is performed to stage C on the condition that the control to the precursor state is performed.

FIGS. 10(c1) to (c3) explain the case where acceptance control is performed when transitioning from stage B (day) to stage A1 (night).

As described above, in a specific situation where the transition condition is satisfied and the stage B (day) shifts to the night stage, the acceptance control can be executed. When reception control is performed in a specific situation, if the player does not operate a button, the stage shifts to stage B (night), but if the player operates a button, the stage shifts to stage A (night). ).

As shown in FIG. 10(c1), it is assumed that the control is currently in stage B (daytime).
A background image of stage B (daytime) is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. It is assumed that the transition condition is satisfied when the start operation is performed, the stage transition is determined, and execution of the acceptance control is determined. Furthermore, it is assumed that the control is performed in a premonitory state. At this time, the shutter effect starts.

When the shutter is closed due to the decision to execute the acceptance control, a confirmation display is performed. As shown in FIG. 10(c2), a confirmation display is performed on the entire surface of the shutter image. Here, it is assumed that the player operates a button. Assume that the button operation determines to move to stage A1 (night), which is different from the night stage corresponding to stage B (day).

When the first stop operation is performed, the shutter opens and the background image of stage A1 (night) is displayed, as shown in FIG. 10(c3). Furthermore, since the stage has shifted to stage A1 (night), the character image "Stage A1 (night)" is displayed as a title display corresponding to stage A1 (night).

FIGS. 10(d1) to (d3) explain the case where acceptance control is performed when transitioning from stage B (day) to stage B (night).

As shown in FIG. 10(d1), it is assumed that the control is currently in stage B (daytime). A background image of stage B (daytime) is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. It is assumed that the transition condition is satisfied when the start operation is performed, the stage transition is determined, and execution of the acceptance control is determined. Furthermore, it is assumed that the control is performed in a premonitory state. At this time, the shutter effect starts.

When the shutter is closed due to the decision to execute the acceptance control, a confirmation display is performed. As shown in FIG. 10(d2), a confirmation display is performed on the entire surface of the shutter image. Here, it is assumed that the player does not operate any buttons. Since no button operation is performed, it is determined that the stage B (day) shifts to stage B (night), which is a night stage.

When the first stop operation is performed, the shutter opens and the background image of stage B (night) is displayed, as shown in FIG. 10(d3). Furthermore, since the stage has shifted to stage B (night), the character image "Stage B (night)" is displayed as a title display corresponding to stage B (night).

In addition, the proportion of transitions from stage B (day) to the night stage when reception control (with confirmation display) is performed is higher than the ratio of transitions from stage B (day) to night stage when reception control is performed (no confirmation display). higher than the percentage that does. In this embodiment, a confirmation display is always performed when transitioning from stage B (daytime) to a night stage, but the present invention is not limited to this, and any display that increases the rate of execution of the confirmation display may be used.

In addition, when transitioning from the day stage (Stage A (day), B (day)) to the night stage, a confirmation display can be executed, and reception control (with confirmation display) is performed and the day stage is changed to night stage. The rate of transition to the stage may be higher than the rate of transition from the day stage to the night stage when reception is not controlled (no confirmation display).

[An example of the performance when transitioning from daytime stage to daytime stage]
FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining an example of the performance when transitioning from the daytime stage to the daytime stage. Below, the example effects explained using FIGS. 10(a1) to (a3) will be explained in more detail, including timing.

As shown in FIG. 11(a1), it is assumed that the control is currently in stage B (daytime). A background image of stage B (daytime) is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. It is assumed that the transition condition is satisfied when the start operation for starting the 33rd G is performed, the stage transition is determined, and the execution of the acceptance control is determined. At this time, the shutter effect starts.

When execution of the shutter effect is started by the start operation, the shutter changes from an open state (FIG. 11(a1)) to a shutter closed state (FIG. 11(a3)). FIG. 11(a2) is an image showing the shutter in the middle of closing. The shutter image is displayed in front of the background image of stage B (daytime). Therefore, by displaying the shutter image, a part of the background image of stage B becomes invisible.

As shown in FIG. 11(a3), when the shutter is closed, the background image of stage B (daytime) becomes completely invisible. Further, since execution of the acceptance control has been determined, a confirmation display is performed when the shutter is closed.

Assume that the player operates a button from the state shown in FIG. 11(a3). Assume that the button operation determines to move to stage A1 (daytime), which is different from stage B (daytime).

When the first stop operation is performed, the shutter changes to an open state. FIG. 11(a4) is an image showing the shutter in the middle of opening. At this time, a part of the background image of stage A1 (daytime), which is the destination stage, becomes visible.

Furthermore, when the shutter opens and reaches a completely open state as shown in FIG. 11(a5), the background image of stage A becomes visible and the shutter effect ends. Further, at this time, a character image "Stage A1 (daytime)" is displayed as a title display corresponding to stage A1 (daytime).

The title display may be ended, for example, when a start operation for starting the next game is performed, or when a predetermined time has elapsed. As shown in FIG. 11(a6), when the title display ends, only the background image of stage A (daytime) is displayed.

Assume that the player does not operate the button from the state shown in FIG. 11(a3). Since no button operation is performed, control to stage B (daytime) continues.

When the first stop operation is performed, the shutter changes to an open state. FIG. 11(b1) is an image showing the shutter in the middle of opening. At this time, part of the background image of stage B (daytime) becomes visible.

Furthermore, when the shutter opens and becomes completely open as shown in FIG. 11(b2), the background image of stage B (daytime) becomes visible and the shutter effect ends. Further, at this time, a character image "Stage B (daytime)" is displayed as a title display corresponding to stage B (daytime). As shown in FIG. 11(a6), when the title display ends, only the background image of stage B (daytime) is displayed.

[Example of production when transitioning from daytime stage to night stage or stage C]
FIG. 12 is a diagram for explaining an example of the performance when transitioning from the daytime stage to the nighttime stage or stage C. Below, the production examples explained using FIGS. 10(b1) to (d3) will be explained in more detail, including timing.

As shown in FIG. 12(a1), it is assumed that the control is currently in stage B (daytime). A background image of stage B (daytime) is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. It is assumed that the transition condition is satisfied when the start operation for starting the 66th G is performed, the stage transition is determined, and the stage is controlled to be in the precursor state. At this time, the shutter effect starts.

When execution of the reception control is determined, when the execution of the shutter effect is started by the start operation, the shutter changes from the open state (FIG. 12 (a1)) to the shutter closed state (FIG. 12 (a3)). ). FIG. 12(a2) is an image showing the shutter in the middle of closing.

As shown in FIG. 12(a3), when the shutter is closed, the background image of stage B (daytime) becomes completely invisible. When the shutter is closed, a confirmation display is displayed.

Assume that the player operates a button from the state shown in FIG. 12(a3). Assume that the button operation determines to move to stage A1 (night), which is different from the night stage corresponding to stage B (day).

When the first stop operation is performed, the shutter changes to an open state. FIG. 12(a4) is an image showing the shutter in the middle of opening. At this time, the background image of stage A1 (night), which is the stage after the change, becomes partially visible.

Furthermore, when the shutter opens and reaches a completely open state as shown in FIG. 12 (a5), the background image of stage A1 (night) becomes visible and the shutter effect ends. Further, at this time, a character image "Stage A1 (Night)" is displayed as a title display corresponding to Stage A1 (Night). As shown in FIG. 12(a6), when the title display ends, only the background image of stage A (night) is displayed.

Assume that the player does not operate the button from the state shown in FIG. 12(a3). Since no button operation is performed, the process shifts to stage B (night), which corresponds to the night stage of stage B (day).

When the first stop operation is performed, the shutter changes to an open state. FIG. 12(b1) is an image showing the shutter in the middle of opening. At this time, a portion of the background image of stage B (night) becomes visible.

Furthermore, when the shutter opens and reaches a completely open state as shown in FIG. 12(b2), the background image of stage B (night) becomes visible and the shutter effect ends. Further, at this time, a character image "Stage B (Night)" is displayed as a title display corresponding to Stage B (Night). As shown in FIG. 12(a6), when the title display ends, only the background image of stage B (night) is displayed.

In the state of FIG. 12(a1), if the execution of no reception control is determined, when the execution of the shutter effect is started by the start operation, the shutter changes from the open state (FIG. 12(a1)). Transition to the closed state (FIG. 12(c1)). Further, it is assumed that transition to stage C is determined by the start operation.

As shown in FIG. 12(c1), when the shutter is closed, stage B (daytime)
The background image becomes completely invisible. Even if the shutter is in the closed state, no confirmation display is performed.

When the first stop operation is performed, the shutter changes to an open state. FIG. 12(c2) is an image showing the shutter in the middle of opening. At this time, the background image of stage C, which is the stage after the change, becomes partially visible.

Furthermore, when the shutter opens and reaches a completely open state as shown in FIG. 12(c3), the background image of stage C becomes visible and the shutter effect ends. Further, at this time, a character image "Stage C" is displayed as a title display corresponding to Stage C. As shown in FIG. 12(c4), when the title display ends, only the background image of stage C is displayed.

[An example of a production when progressing from stage C to a battle production]
FIG. 13 is a diagram for explaining an example of a performance when stage C progresses to a battle performance.

Assume that the vehicle is currently controlled at stage C in the normal advantageous section. As shown in FIG. 13(a1), the background image of stage C is displayed. As explained using FIG. 9, when the advantageous section is normally controlled, first, the normal effect is executed. Then, when the precursor shift condition is satisfied, the precursor state is controlled and the precursor effect is executed.

Then, when the omen effect ends, a battle effect is executed as shown in FIG. 13(a2). The liquid crystal display 51 displays an image of a friendly character (the character on the left side of the screen) and an enemy character (the character on the right side of the screen) facing each other in the Colosseum. As the battle performance progresses, an image of a battle between an ally character and an enemy character is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, as shown in FIG. 13(a3).

Thereafter, it is notified whether or not the CZ will be controlled based on the performance result (win or defeat) of the battle performance. FIG. 13 (a4) shows a case where control to CZ is notified according to the result of battle performance, and FIG. 13 (b1) shows a case where control to CZ is not notified according to the result of battle performance. .

If the character is not controlled by CZ, the ally character is defeated by the enemy character, and a character image of "LOSE" is displayed, as shown in FIG. 13(a4). Thereby, it is reported that the vehicle is not controlled by CZ.

Then, as shown in FIG. 13(a4), when the battle effect ends, a shutter effect is executed. When the shutter opens and the shutter effect ends, the normal effect is executed. In this example, as shown in FIG. 13(a6), the stage has shifted to stage A1 (daytime), and the background image of stage A1 (daytime) is displayed.

On the other hand, when controlled by CZ, as shown in FIG. 13(b1), the ally character wins over the enemy character, and the character image "WIN" is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. This notifies that the vehicle is being controlled by CZ.

Then, as shown in FIG. 13(b2), when the battle effect ends, a shutter effect is executed. When the shutter opens and the shutter effect ends, the CZ background image is displayed as shown in FIG. 13(b3).

Further, it may be controlled by AT depending on the performance result of battle performance. When controlled by AT, the ally character wins over the enemy character, and the character image "WIN" is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, as shown in FIG. 13(b1). This notifies the AT of being controlled.

Then, as shown in FIG. 13(b2), when the battle effect ends, a shutter effect is executed. When the shutter opens and the shutter effect ends, the background image of the AT is displayed as shown in FIG. 13(c).

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

(1-1) A gaming machine for playing games (for example, slot machine 1, pachinko gaming machine),
A production state transition means (for example, a sub-control unit) capable of shifting the production state to one of a plurality of types of production states (for example, stage) based on the establishment of a transition condition (for example, reaching the stage transition G number). 91) and
When the transition condition is satisfied, a no-acceptance control (for example, FIG. 10 (b2)) that controls not to accept a specific confirmation operation (for example, a button operation) for confirming the player's intention regarding the transition of the performance state; , an acceptance control unit (for example, acceptance control by the sub-control unit 91) capable of executing an acceptance control (for example, FIG. 10 (a2)) that performs control to accept the specific confirmation operation when the transition condition is satisfied. ), and
If the reception no control is performed when the transition condition is satisfied and the performance state shifts from a specific performance state (for example, stage B (daytime)) to any one of the plurality of types of performance states, the above-mentioned An advantageous state (for example, , CZ) (for example, FIGS. 10(a1) to (b3)).

Specifically, the sub-control unit 91 can control any one of multiple types of stages. Further, the sub-control unit 91 can execute reception control. When the transition condition is satisfied (the number of stage transition Gs is reached), no reception control (FIG. 10 (b2) ) and an acceptance control (FIG. 10(a2)) that performs control to accept a specific confirmation operation when a transition condition is satisfied. In addition, as shown in FIGS. 10(a1) to (b3), when the transition conditions are met, reception no control is performed and the stage transitions from stage B (daytime) to one of multiple types of stages. In this case, the CZ is controlled to be more advantageous for the player than when the acceptance control is performed when the transition condition is satisfied and the stage transitions from stage B (daytime) to one of the multiple types of stages. A high percentage of

By doing so, it is possible to draw the player's attention to how the stages change, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game regarding the stage changes.

(1-2) The reception control means is capable of executing the reception control when controlled to the specific presentation state (for example, FIG. 10(a2)).

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 10(a2), the reception control can be executed when the reception control is in stage B (daytime). By doing so, the player can stay in stage B (daytime) according to his/her will, so that the interest in the game can be improved.

(1-3) When the production state is shifted from the specific production state due to the reception no control, the production state is shifted to the special production state (for example, FIG. 10(b2)).

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 10(b2), when the stage shifts from stage B (daytime) due to uncontrolled reception, the stage shifts to stage C. By doing so, it is possible to draw the player's attention to the transition to stage C, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

(1-4) A gaming machine for playing games (for example, slot machine 1, pachinko gaming machine),
A production state transition means (for example, a sub-control unit) capable of shifting the production state to one of a plurality of types of production states (for example, stage) based on the establishment of a transition condition (for example, reaching the stage transition G number). 91) and
When the transition condition is satisfied, a no-acceptance control (for example, FIG. 10 (b2)) that controls not to accept a specific confirmation operation (for example, a button operation) for confirming the player's intention regarding the transition of the production state; , an acceptance control unit (for example, acceptance control by the sub-control unit 91) capable of executing an acceptance control (for example, FIG. 10 (a2)) that performs control to accept the specific confirmation operation when the transition condition is satisfied. ), and
If the reception non-control is performed when the transition condition is met and the performance state transitions from one of the plurality of types of performance states to a special performance state (for example, stage C), the transition condition is satisfied. An advantageous state (for example, CZ) that is more advantageous to the player than when the acceptance control is performed and the performance state shifts from one of the plurality of types of performance states to the special performance state when the state is established. (for example, FIGS. 10(a1) to (b3)).

Specifically, the sub-control unit 91 can control any one of multiple types of stages. Further, the sub-control unit 91 can execute reception control. When the transition condition is satisfied (the number of stage transition Gs is reached), no reception control (FIG. 10 (b2) ) and an acceptance control (FIG. 10(a2)) that performs control to accept a specific confirmation operation when a transition condition is satisfied. Furthermore, as shown in FIGS. 10(a1) to (b3), if the reception no control is performed when the transition condition is satisfied and the stage transitions from one of the multiple types of stages to stage C, The ratio of control to CZ, which is advantageous to the player, is higher than when the acceptance control is performed when the transition condition is satisfied and the stage is transitioned from any one of the plurality of stages to stage C.

By doing so, it is possible to draw the player's attention to how the stages change, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game regarding the stage changes.

(1-5) A precursor state control means (for example, a process of controlling the precursor state by the main control unit 41) that can control the precursor state (for example, FIG. 9) when a specific condition (for example, a precursor transition condition) is satisfied. , further comprising:
The effect state transition means transfers to the special effect state on the condition that the control to the precursor state is performed (for example, FIGS. 9 and 10 (b3)).

Specifically, the main control unit 41 controls to the precursor state (FIG. 9) when the precursor transition condition is satisfied. Further, as shown in FIGS. 9 and 10 (b3), the sub-control unit 91 controls to stage C on the condition that the control to the precursor state is performed. By doing so, it is possible to draw the player's attention to the transition to stage C, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

(1-6) At the time of transition of the performance state, a transition suggestion display (for example, a shutter display) suggesting the transition of the performance state is performed (for example, FIG. 10 (a2)),
After the transition suggestion display ends, a transition destination suggestion display (for example, title display) that suggests the performance state of the transition destination is performed (for example, FIG. 10(a3)).

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 10(a2), at the time of stage transition, a shutter display indicating the stage transition is performed. As shown in FIG. 10(a3), after the shutter display ends, a title is displayed that indicates the stage to which the stage will be transferred. By doing so, it is possible to draw the player's attention to the stage transition.

(2-1) A gaming machine for playing games,
A production state transition means (for example, a sub-control unit) capable of shifting the production state to one of a plurality of types of production states (for example, stage) based on the establishment of a transition condition (for example, reaching the stage transition G number). 91) and
When the transition condition is met, execute acceptance control (for example, FIG. 10 (a2)) that performs control to accept a specific confirmation operation (for example, button operation) for confirming the player's intention regarding the transition of the performance state. possible reception control means (for example, processing for controlling reception by the sub-control unit 91);
The plurality of types of performance states include a normal performance state (for example, stage B (daytime)) and a special performance state in which the rate of control is higher to an advantageous state (for example, CZ) that is more advantageous to the player than the normal performance state. (For example, including stage B (night), stage A (night) (stage A1 (night) to stage A3 (night))),
The special performance state includes a first special performance state (for example, stage B (night)) and a second special performance state (for example, stage A (night)),
The reception control means is capable of executing the reception control in a specific situation where the transition condition is satisfied and the normal performance state transitions to the special performance state (for example, as shown in FIGS. 10(c1) to (d3)). ),
When the acceptance control is performed in the specific situation, if the player does not perform the specific confirmation operation, the production state shifts to the first special production state, while the player does not perform the specific confirmation operation. When this is done, the performance state shifts to the second special performance state (for example, FIGS. 10(c1) to (d3)).

Specifically, the sub-control unit 91 can control any one of multiple types of stages. Further, the sub-control unit 91 can execute reception control. Acceptance control (FIG. 10 (a2)) that performs control to accept a specific confirmation operation (button operation) to confirm the player's intention regarding the stage transition when the transition condition is satisfied (the number of stage transition G is reached) including. Further, the plurality of types of stages include a stage B (daytime) and a night stage which is controlled to a CZ which is more advantageous to the player than stage B (daytime). Further, the night stage includes stage B (night) and stage A (night) (stage A1 (night) to stage A3 (night)). In addition, as shown in FIGS. 10(c1) to (d3), in a specific situation where the transition condition is satisfied and the stage B (day) shifts to the night stage, the acceptance control can be executed. When control is performed, if the player does not perform a specific confirmation operation, the stage shifts to stage B (night), while if the player performs a specific confirmation operation, the stage shifts to stage A (night). ).

By doing so, the night stage to which the game moves changes depending on whether or not the player performs a specific confirmation operation, thereby making it possible to improve the interest of the game. In this way, it is possible to improve the interest of the game regarding stage transitions.

(2-2) A precursor state control means that can control the precursor state (for example, FIG. 9) when a specific condition (for example, a precursor transition condition) is satisfied (for example, processing to control the precursor state by the main control unit 41) , further comprising:
When controlled to be in the precursory state, the acceptance control is performed at a higher rate than when not controlled to be in the precursory state (for example, FIG. 9).

Specifically, the main control unit 41 controls to the precursor state (FIG. 9) when the precursor transition condition is satisfied. Further, as shown in FIG. 9, when the control is in the precursor state, the acceptance control is performed at a higher rate than when the control is not in the precursor state. By doing so, the night stage to which the game moves changes depending on whether or not the player has performed a specific confirmation operation, so it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

(2-3) Regardless of the transition to either the first special performance state or the second special performance state, if the control is to be performed in the advantageous state, the control is performed in the advantageous state after transitioning to the special performance state. The expected values of the period until control is achieved are the same (for example, FIG. 9).

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 9, when the stage is shifted to stage B (night) or stage A (night), if it is controlled to CZ, it is controlled to the night stage and then to CZ. The expected values of the period until By doing this, the degree of advantage for the player does not change depending on whether the player has performed a specific confirmation operation or not.

(2-4) Regardless of whether the state shifts to the first special performance state or the second special performance state, the ratio of the special performance state being controlled to the advantageous state is the same (for example, FIG. 9).

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 9, the ratio of CZ control in the night stage is the same regardless of whether the stage B (night) or the stage A (night) is entered. By doing this, the degree of advantage for the player does not change depending on whether the player has performed a specific confirmation operation or not.

(2-5) The acceptance control means is further capable of executing no-acceptance control (for example, FIG. 10(d2)) in which the specific confirmation operation is not accepted when the transition condition is satisfied;
The rate of transition to the special performance state after the reception control is performed is higher than the rate of transition to the special performance state after the reception non-control is performed (for example, FIG. 10(d2)).

Specifically, the acceptance control includes no-acceptance control (FIG. 10(d2)) that controls not to accept a specific confirmation operation when a transition condition is satisfied. In addition, as shown in FIG. 10(d2), the proportion of transitions to the night stage when reception control is performed is higher than the proportion of transitions to the night stage when reception control is not performed (for example, FIG. 10(d2) )). By doing so, it is possible to draw the player's attention to how the stages change, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

(2-6) At the time of transition of the performance state, a transition suggestion display (for example, a shutter display) indicating the transition of the performance state is performed (for example, FIG. 10(c2)),
After the transition suggestion display ends, a transition destination suggestion display (for example, title display) that suggests the performance state of the transition destination is performed (for example, FIG. 10(c3)).

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 10(c2), the sub-control unit 91 can execute a shutter display that suggests the stage transition when the stage is transitioned. Further, as shown in FIG. 10(c3), the sub-control unit 91 can display a title indicating the transition destination stage after the shutter display ends. By doing so, it is possible to draw the player's attention to the transition between stages.

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

[About control to CZ]
In the present embodiment, the CZ control is performed after the continuous performance is executed, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the CZ control may be performed at the same time as the continuous performance starts. In this case, if the continuous performance ends with a loss, the CZ ends and the advantageous section is normally controlled, and when the continuous performance ends with a win, the CZ ends and the AT is controlled.

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

In a pachinko game machine, a game is played by driving a pachinko ball, which is a game medium, into a game area provided on a game board by operating a ball-striking operation handle. In a pachinko game machine, when pachinko balls pass through a starting area provided in a game area, it is determined whether or not to generate a jackpot based on extracted random numbers. By passing through the starting area, the image display device displays a fluctuating effect pattern. When a jackpot is achieved, a jackpot symbol is derived and displayed as a result of the variable display. After the jackpot is achieved, the game is controlled to a jackpot gaming state. After the jackpot gaming state ends, depending on the jackpot type, the state may be controlled to a variable probability state. Probability change control is executed in which the probability that the probability change state display result is a "jackpot" is higher than in the normal state.

In the present embodiment, an example of the performance when transitioning from the normal stage (daytime stage) to the precursor stage has been described using FIGS. 11 and 12. Hereinafter, an example of performance when applied to a pachinko game machine will be explained using FIG. 14.

When applied to a pachinko game machine, for example, the precursor stage may be a stage to which a pre-reading notice performance is executed, and the normal stage may be a stage to which the pre-reading notice performance is not executed. The look-ahead preview performance is a performance that foretells the reliability of the jackpot in the variable display before execution.

The look-ahead preview performance starts from the variable display that starts after the starting prize for the variable display that is the target of the preview, and before the variable display that corresponds to the starting prize that is the target of the preview performance starts. is executed continuously over a plurality of variable displays. If a highly reliable advance notice performance is executed or a highly advantageous jackpot (such as 16R probability change) occurs, the stage will be moved to stage C, and in other cases, the stage will be randomly moved to the night stage. You can.

FIG. 14 is a diagram for explaining an example of application to a pachinko gaming machine. As shown in FIG. 14(a1), it is assumed that the control is currently in stage B (daytime). A background image of stage B (daytime) is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. In a pachinko game machine, a background image of stage B (daytime) is displayed, and performance symbols are displayed in the center of the screen. On the screen, the fluctuating display ends and the production pattern stops at "362".

Then, by winning a prize in the starting winning hole, a variable display starts. In the slot machine 1, the transition condition is established by the start operation, but in the pachinko gaming machine, the transition condition is established at the timing when the variable display starts.

In the state of FIG. 14(a1), when execution of the pre-read preview performance is determined by winning a prize in the starting prize opening, the transition condition is satisfied. Also, at this time, it is assumed that execution of acceptance control is determined. At the same time as the variable display starts, the shutter effect starts.

When execution of the shutter effect is started, the shutter changes from an open state (FIG. 14(a1)) to a shutter closed state (FIG. 14(a3)). FIG. 14(a2) is an image showing the shutter being in the middle of closing. The shutter image is displayed in front of the background image of stage B (daytime). Therefore, by displaying the shutter image, the background image of stage B becomes partially invisible.

As shown in FIG. 14(a2), part of the background image of stage B is not visible, but part or all of the changing symbols are visible.

As shown in FIG. 14(a3), when the shutter is closed, the background image of stage B (daytime) becomes completely invisible. Further, since execution of the acceptance control has been determined, a confirmation display is performed when the shutter is closed.

Assume that the player performs a button operation (operation of a performance button of a pachinko game machine) from the state shown in FIG. 14(a3). Assume that the button operation determines to move to stage A1 (daytime), which is different from stage B (daytime).

In the slot machine 1, the shutter starts to close when a start operation is performed, and starts to open when a first stop operation is performed. That is, the shutter effect is executed due to the player's operation. The confirmation display is erased at the timing when the shutter starts to open, but in the case of the slot machine 1, the confirmation display is not erased unless the first stop operation is performed.

On the other hand, in a pachinko game machine, the shutter starts to close when the variable display starts, and after a predetermined period of time has passed, the shutter starts to open. Since the confirmation display disappears at the timing when the shutter starts to open, in the case of pachinko gaming machines, it is necessary to operate the button within a predetermined time.

After a predetermined period of time has elapsed, the shutter changes to an open state. FIG. 14(a4) is an image showing the shutter in the middle of opening. At this time, the background image of stage A1 (daytime), which is the stage after the change, becomes partially visible. In addition, part or all of the changing effect design is visible.

Furthermore, when the shutter opens and reaches a completely open state as shown in FIG. 14 (a5), the background image of stage A becomes visible and the shutter effect ends. Further, at this time, a character image "Stage A1 (daytime)" is displayed as a title display corresponding to stage A1 (daytime).

Assume that the player does not operate the button from the state shown in FIG. 14(a3). Since no button operation is performed, control to stage B (daytime) continues.

After a predetermined period of time has elapsed, the shutter changes to an open state. FIG. 14(b1) is an image showing the shutter in the middle of opening. At this time, part of the background image of stage B (daytime) becomes visible. In addition, part or all of the changing effect design is visible.

Furthermore, when the shutter opens and reaches a completely open state as shown in FIG. 14(b2), the background image of stage B (daytime) becomes visible and the shutter effect ends. Further, at this time, a character image "Stage B (daytime)" is displayed as a title display corresponding to stage B (daytime).

In the state of FIG. 14(a1), if the execution of reception-free control is determined, when the execution of the shutter effect is started by the start of the variable display, from the state where the shutter is open (FIG. 14(a1)), The state changes to a state where the shutter is closed (FIG. 14(c1)). In this example, it is assumed that transition to stage C is determined at the start of the variable display.

As shown in FIG. 14(c1), when the shutter is closed, the background image of stage B (daytime) becomes completely invisible. Even if the shutter is in the closed state, no confirmation display is performed.

After a predetermined period of time has elapsed, the shutter changes to an open state. FIG. 14(c2) is an image showing the shutter in the middle of opening. At this time, the background image of stage C, which is the stage after the change, becomes partially visible. In addition, part or all of the changing effect design is visible.

Furthermore, when the shutter opens and reaches a completely open state as shown in FIG. 14(c3), the background image of stage C becomes visible and the shutter effect ends. Further, at this time, a character image "Stage C" is displayed as a title display corresponding to Stage C.

Note that the various configurations, various processes, timings of various processes, etc. in the present embodiment and the modified examples described above can be combined as appropriate.

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

1 slot machine, 1a housing, 1b front door, 2L, 2C, 2R reel, 3 see-through window, 4 medal insertion section, 6 MAXBET switch, 7 start switch, 8L, 8C, 8R stop switch, 9 medal payout port, 11 Credit display, 12 Gaming auxiliary display, 13 Gaming display, 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-control unit, 91a
Sub CPU, 91c RAM.

Claims (1)

A gaming machine for playing games,
A performance state transition means capable of transitioning the performance state to one of a plurality of types of performance states based on the establishment of a transition condition;
When the transition condition is met, a no-reception control is performed that controls not to accept a specific confirmation operation for confirming the player's intention regarding transition of the production state; and when the transition condition is met, the specific confirmation operation is performed. and an acceptance control means capable of executing an acceptance control for controlling acceptance of a request,
If the no-reception control is performed when the transition condition is met and the performance state transitions from the specific performance state to the special performance state, when the transition condition is satisfied, the reception control is performed and the specified The ratio of control to an advantageous state advantageous to the player is higher than when the performance state shifts from the performance state to the special performance state,
The gaming machine further includes a precursor state control means capable of controlling the precursor state when a specific condition is satisfied,
When the gaming machine is controlled to be in the precursory state, the acceptance control is performed at a higher rate than when it is not controlled to be the precursory state.

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