JP7374465B2 - gaming machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

Conventionally, a pachinko game machine is equipped with a variable display device capable of displaying a variable display game based on a plurality of pieces of identification information, and generates a specific gaming state advantageous to the player according to the result of the variable display game. machine is known. The game also includes a plurality of reels, and executes the game by variably displaying the plurality of reels based on the player's start operation, and stops the plurality of reels based on the player's stop operation, and stops the plurality of reels. 2. Description of the Related Art A slot machine that generates a specific gaming state depending on a display mode is known.
In addition, in recent years, slot machines have been known that execute various effects related to specific gaming states (Patent Document 1).

Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2015-073588

However, conventional gaming machines have room for improvement.

In order to achieve the above object, the gaming machine of the present invention includes a game control means capable of controlling the progress of the game, first game information as information regarding the progress of the game, and information that is more advantageous to the player than the first game information. second game information indicating the progress of the game; a first notification means capable of reporting any game information among a plurality of game information including second game information; and a second notification unit capable of reporting specific information that is information regarding a stop operation. means, a section control means capable of controlling a normal section in which the specific information cannot be reported, and an advantageous section in which the specific information can be notified, and a first state and a second state in the advantageous section; a state control means capable of controlling the state to any one of a plurality of states, and the section control means controls to shift to the advantageous section when a condition for shifting to the advantageous section is satisfied in the normal section. If the player performs an operation in a special mode related to the game in the advantageous section and the first state , the operation is transferred to the normal section , and the operation is performed in the advantageous section and the second state. In the above, when the player performs an operation in a special mode related to the game, the advantageous section is maintained, and when the advantageous section transition condition is satisfied in the normal section, the game control means controls the progress mode of the game. and the section control means determines that, in the advantageous section and in the first state , after the game information is notified by the first notification section, the operation in the special mode is executed by the player. In this case, the configuration is such that the transition is made to the normal section.

FIG. 2 is a schematic front view showing the appearance of the gaming machine. It is a block diagram showing a control configuration of a gaming machine. It is a diagram for explaining the flow of a game of a gaming machine. It is a chart showing a lottery table used in lottery of winning combinations. It is a chart showing a lottery table used in a lottery in a winning mode for selecting an AT state. It is a chart showing a lottery table used in an AT mode lottery in an AT state. It is a chart showing a lottery table used in a lottery for the number of ceiling games in an advantageous section. It is a chart showing a lottery table used in card type lottery. It is a chart showing a lottery table used in promotion lottery in winning mode and AT mode. It is a chart showing a lottery table used in a lottery for additional points for changing the probability of winning in an AT state. It is a chart showing a lottery table used when increasing the probability of winning in the AT state. It is a chart showing a lottery table used when rewriting a lottery result in an AT state. It is a chart showing a lottery table used when adding the number of games during the AT state. It is a figure which shows the transition state of a mode. It is a figure for explaining the display of a display until it shifts to an AT state. It is a figure for explaining the display of a display until it shifts to an AT state. It is a figure for explaining the display of a display until it shifts to an AT state. It is a figure for explaining the display of a display until it shifts to an AT state. It is a figure for explaining the display of a display until it shifts to an AT state. It is a flowchart showing game state control processing. It is a flow chart which shows advantageous section reset processing in a modification.

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.
Here, a slot machine as a suitable example of a gaming machine according to the present invention will be explained.

First, the overall configuration of the slot machine 1 will be explained with reference to FIGS. 1 and 2.
The slot machine 1 is installed in a gaming hall or the like.
As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the slot machine 1 includes a front door 1a, a MAX bet button 2a, a return button 2c, a performance button 2d, a medal slot 2, a start lever 3, a reel 4, a stop button 5, and a display window. 6, medal payout device 7, medal payout port 7b, display 8, speaker 9, front panel 19, lamp 11, navigation lamp 12, advantageous section lamp 13, probability setting device 14, display decorative frame 15, drum unit 4d, main It includes a control device 10 and a sub-control device 20.

Note that the main control device 10 and the sub-control device 20 are each equipped with a storage section and a control section, and are devices capable of various arithmetic processing and various controls, and are included in the concept of a computer. Each storage section includes a storage device such as a semiconductor memory element that stores programs, information, etc. necessary for the operation of the slot machine 1. Each control unit includes a CPU and the like. Each control unit realizes various functions of this embodiment by appropriately reading and executing various programs stored in each storage unit.

As shown in FIG. 1, a front door 1a is provided at the front of the slot machine 1.
The front door 1a is pivotally attached to one side (left side when viewed from the front) of the main body (not shown) which is arranged on the rear side of the front door 1a and attached to the island equipment (not shown) so that it can be opened and closed. Constructed so that it can be opened and closed on the side. Note that, hereinafter, the left and right direction will be shown with the slot machine 1 viewed from the front.

When the slot machine 1 is viewed from the front side, a display 8 is disposed at the center position in the left-right direction at the top of the front door 1a. The display device 8 is constituted by a liquid crystal display capable of displaying a plurality of information such as information related to presentation (image presentation) as will be described later, and constitutes first to fourth notification means.
A display decorative frame 15 having an opening in the center is disposed at the top of the front door 1a and in front of the display 8, and the display surface of the display 8 is located forward from the opening of the display decorative frame 15. It is placed facing the front.

Speakers 9 are disposed on each of the left and right sides of the display 8, and are capable of outputting, for example, sound effects corresponding to the effects displayed on the display 8.
Furthermore, lamps 11 made of LEDs or the like are arranged on each of the left and right sides of the display device 8, and output light in a lighting mode corresponding to, for example, the light when winning a role or the effect displayed on the display device 8. It is possible.

At the vertical center of the front door 1a of the slot machine 1, a flat front panel 19 whose surface is decorated with various function displays is arranged.
A drum unit 4d equipped with a reel 4 as a variable display means is disposed behind the front panel 19.
Furthermore, a display window 6 made of a translucent member is formed approximately in the center of the front panel 19 so that the symbols attached to the reels 4 can be viewed from the front.

The reel 4 is composed of a left reel 4a, a middle reel 4b, and a right reel 4c, which are arranged side by side in the left-right direction.The rotation axes of each reel 4a to 4c extend in the left-right direction, and the rotation centers are the same. It is set. The reels 4 (4a to 4c) have continuous symbols (identification information) on the circumferential surface, and these symbols are configured so that they can be identified from outside the machine through the display window 6, and the reels 4 rotate in one direction. By doing so, within the display window 6, for example, the symbols can be displayed variably from top to bottom. A plurality of symbols (for example, 20 symbols) are displayed on each reel 4a to 4c, and the symbol types include, for example, "Replay", "Watermelon", "Cherry", "Bell", "BAR", " 7” etc.
Note that the form of the reel 4 is not limited to this, and for example, the number of symbols on the circumferential surface may be other than 20.

At the upper part of the display window 6 on the front panel 19, navigation lamps 12a, 12b, and 12c are arranged corresponding to the respective reels 4a, 4b, and 4c, which can notify the stop order of the stop buttons 5, which will be described later.
Further, on the lower left side of the display window 6 on the front panel 19, an advantageous section lamp 13 composed of, for example, an LED is arranged. The advantageous section lamp 13 is controlled to be lit during an advantageous section (described later). Note that, instead of the advantageous section lamp 13, the slot machine 1 uses, for example, a "dot" portion of a 7-segment display (also referred to as "7-seg") that constitutes a payout number display section that displays the number of medals paid out. , may be controlled to turn on.

A step portion projecting forward is formed at the lower part of the front panel 19, and a medal slot 2, a MAX bet button 2a, and a production button 2d are arranged on the upper surface of the step portion.
The medal slot 2 is a part into which a player inserts medals (gaming media). Inside the medal slot 2, a medal selector 2b (medal detection means), which is a sensor or the like that detects the medals inserted into the medal slot 2, is provided.
The MAX bet button 2a is a press-type button for the player to input the number of bets that is a condition for starting the game, and it is possible to input the maximum number of bets (3 bets) allowed by the slot machine 1 with one operation. It becomes.

The production button 2d is a press-type button that moves in the vertical direction, and the pressing operation of the production button 2d is detected by a non-contact sensor, etc., and is output to the sub-control device 20 as operation information of the production button 2d. Ru. Furthermore, a light emitting source (not shown) consisting of an LED or the like is provided inside the effect button 2d, and the light emitted from the light source can notify that the operation of the corresponding effect button 2d is valid.

A bet button 2e, a start lever 3, a stop button 5, and a return button 2c are arranged on the front side of the step.
The bet button 2e is a press-type button for the player to input the number of bets that is a condition for starting the game, and one bet can be input by one operation.
The start lever 3 is a lever operated by the player to start the game, and after inputting the number of bets, the start lever 3 becomes valid and the game can be started.
The return button 2c is a push button that moves back and forth, and is operated to cancel the set number of bets or pay out medals stored as credit medals.

The stop button 5 is a button for stopping the rotating reel 4, and is composed of a press-type button that moves in the front and back direction. , a middle stop button 5b, and a right stop button 5c are arranged at predetermined intervals in the horizontal direction.

Further, each operating section of the stop button 5 is formed of a transparent member made of synthetic resin, and each is provided with a light emitting source (LED) capable of lighting in a plurality of lighting colors inside. Each stop button LED 5d lights up in a predetermined lighting color to notify that the stop operation of the corresponding stop button 5 is valid.

A medal payout opening 7b is provided below the front door 1a of the slot machine 1, through which medals paid out from the medal payout device 7 are discharged.

FIG. 2 shows a block diagram of the control system in the slot machine 1.
As shown in FIG. 2, the slot machine 1 includes a main controller 10 that performs drawing of winning combinations and controls the progress of the game, and is configured to be able to communicate with the main controller 10 based on control information from the main controller 10. It is equipped with a sub-control device 20 that performs various production controls and the like. The transmission of control information between the main control device 10 and the sub-control device 20 is limited to only one direction from the main control device 10 to the sub-control device 20, and unauthorized signals from the sub-control device 20 to the main control device 10 input is prevented.

The main control device 10 communicates with a MAX bet button 2a, a bet button 2e, a medal selector 2b, a return button 2c, a start lever 3, a stop button 5, a probability setting device 14, a medal payout device 7, a drum unit 4d, and an advantageous section lamp 13. Each device can be controlled by connecting with a cable. The main controller 10 also includes a storage section (storage means) and a control section.

The probability setting device 14 serving as a setting means is capable of changing the probability of winning in the AT state, which will be described later, to multiple levels (for example, 6 levels) by external operation. Based on the operation, a process is performed to set the probability of winning in the AT state to one of a plurality of probability values with different probabilities.
As for the setting values set by the probability setting device 14, setting 1 is the lowest probability value, the larger the number, the higher the probability value, and setting 6 is the highest probability value. Therefore, setting 1 is the most disadvantageous setting for the player, the larger the number, the more advantageous the player is, and setting 6 is the most advantageous setting for the player.
Note that the winning probability in the AT state may be controlled using a fixed probability value without being influenced by the setting value of the probability setting device 14.

Further, in addition to the AT state, the probability of winning a predetermined small winning combination (for example, a bell winning combination) or a bonus winning combination may be changed to a plurality of stages (for example, six stages).
That is, the probability setting device 14 may be any device that changes the lottery probability as long as it can change the profit earned by the player in the game in the slot machine 1.

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

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

The storage unit of the main control device 10 stores various information such as game programs related to games, tables for drawing small prizes and bonus prizes, and the like.
Further, the main control device 10 is operated by a control section and a storage section in which a program is stored, and thereby performs processing related to the progress of the game of the slot machine 1.

Based on the signal from the start lever 3, the main control device 10 performs a process to start the game, a process to sample random numbers from a random number generator (not shown), and the like. Then, a winning combination lottery process is performed based on the sampled random numbers. In addition, according to the control program in the storage unit, for example, random numbers are updated at a predetermined timing to generate random numbers, and based on the generated random numbers, AT state transition lottery processing, additional lottery processing during AT state, etc. conduct.

That is, the main control device 10 is equipped with a lottery means (awarding determining means) that randomly determines whether or not to award benefits such as prizes and AT status in response to the execution of the game.
In addition, the lottery pattern using random numbers may be other than the above-mentioned pattern, and the winning combination is drawn based on random numbers generated by software, and the AT state transition lottery and additional lottery are based on random numbers generated by a random number generator. Alternatively, all lottery drawings may be performed using random numbers generated by software or random numbers generated by a random number generator.

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

In addition, the main control device 10 performs game progress processing including internal lottery processing, management of various information stored in a storage section, and devices such as the medal payout device 7 according to the operation of an operation section such as the start lever 3. By controlling the slot machine 1, the game of the slot machine 1 is realized.

The sub-control device 20 is connected to a production button 2d, a speaker 9, a display 8, a lamp 11, a navigation lamp 12, and a communication cable, and is capable of communication. The sub-control device 20 controls these devices according to control information from the main control device 10. Further, the sub-control device 20 is equipped with a storage section and a control section.

The storage section of the sub-control device 20 stores various information such as programs related to presentation, image presentation data, and audio data.
The sub-control device 20 is operated by a control section and a storage section in which a program is stored, and performs processing such as performance in synchronization with the game of the slot machine 1 in response to commands (control information) from the main control device 10. For example, the display 8, the lamp 11, the speaker 9, etc. are controlled to produce images, sound effects, lamp effects, etc. that indicate the transition of the game state.

Further, the sub-control device 20 can control the start and switching timing of each performance based on a signal from the performance button 2d.
Either or both of the main control device 10 and the sub-control device 20, the game control means, the first notification means, the second notification means, the third notification means, the fourth notification means, and the section control means in the present invention. is configured.

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

At the start of the game, the player inserts medals (gaming value) from the medal slot 2, or sets the number of bets from credit medals by operating the MAX bet button 2a or bet button 2e.
The number of bets is set by 1 each time a medal is inserted from the medal slot 2, and when the number of medals inserted reaches the maximum number of bets, the medals inserted after that are stored as credits in the main controller 10. It is stored in the storage unit.
When the number of bets reaches a predetermined number (for example, 1 or 3 coins), one of the game start conditions is met, and the game can be started in which the player has the right to play one game. becomes.

In this state where the game can be started, the operation of the start lever 3 becomes effective. In this valid state, when the start lever 3 is tilted, all of the game start conditions are met, the game is started, and the reels 4a to 4c, on which a plurality of symbols are displayed, begin to fluctuate. An internal lottery process is executed in which the lottery result of the current game is determined in advance from among a plurality of winning combinations (including losers) such as replay winnings, minor winnings, and bonus winnings before the reels 4 are stopped.
In the internal lottery process, the winning combination of the current game is determined by lottery based on a predetermined winning probability from among a plurality of winning combinations. For example, a replay winning combination or a bell winning combination is derived as a first lottery result through a lottery.

Furthermore, even if the main control device 10 receives the signal from the start lever 3, if the elapsed time from the start of rotation of the reels 4 in the previous game has not elapsed, the predetermined time (for example, 4.1 seconds) has not elapsed. By temporarily waiting for the start of rotation of the reels 4 (inserting a waiting time) and delaying the start of rotation of the reels 4, the number of times the game is executed per unit time (for example, 1 minute) is increased to a predetermined number ( For example, limit control is performed to limit the number of games to 14 times or less. That is, the main control device 10 includes a number-of-games limiting means that can limit the number of times games are executed per unit time to within a predetermined number. Through this control, the shortest execution time required for one game is defined as a predetermined time (for example, 4.1 seconds).
Note that the period for monitoring the shortest execution time may be set other than the time when the reels 4 start rotating between games; for example, it may be set based on the time when the stop button 5 is activated, and the period for monitoring the shortest execution time per unit time may be set as a reference. As long as the number of games played can be monitored, any point in time may be used as the reference point.

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

When each of the stop buttons 5a to 5c is pressed in this state, each reel 4a to 4c is moved so that the reels 4a to 4c are stopped at a symbol combination (combination mode) that is allowed by the timing of the operation and the lottery result of the internal lottery process. Stop is controlled.
In addition, if the pressing operation is performed before the symbol corresponding to the winning combination reaches the winning line, the timing of stopping the reels 4a to 4c is delayed and the symbol is stopped on the winning line, so-called retraction. Stop control is performed.

In the stopped state, three consecutive symbols displayed on the reels 4a to 4c in the vertical direction are stopped (stopped display) so as to face outside the machine from the display window 6, and winnings are determined based on the stopped display mode at this time. The presence or absence is determined.
Winning is determined based on the combination of symbols stopped on any of the five winning lines in the display window 6, including the upper, middle, and lower lines, the lower right line, and the upper right line.

In this embodiment, "Bell" and "Replay" are arranged within 5 consecutive frames on all reels 41a to 41c, so they can always be stopped on the winning line by the 4 frame pull-in stop control. can. On the other hand, symbols other than "Bell" and "Replay" are not necessarily placed within 5 consecutive frames, so even if you perform 4-frame pull-in stop control, they cannot stop on the winning line and you may miss out on the winning combination. There are cases where this happens. That is, in order to stop these symbols on the winning line, it is necessary to press the stop buttons 5a to 5c (so-called eye-pressing operation) aiming at the desired symbol.

Winning of winning combinations such as a small winning combination, a replay winning combination, a chance winning combination, a bonus winning combination, etc. is determined based on the combination (combination mode) of symbols on such winning lines.
Examples of small roles include bell roles, watermelon roles, cherry roles, and single-picture roles.

Two bell roles are provided, each having a different combination of corresponding symbols. For example, there is a common bell role in which the corresponding symbol combinations are "Bell Replay Bell" in the order of "Left reel 4a, Middle reel 4b, Right reel 4c" (the same applies hereafter) on the winning line, and " It is possible to set up a bell role with a push order such as "Bell-Bell-Bell".

The common bell combination is a small combination in which the corresponding combination of symbols ("Bell Replay Bell") is stopped regardless of the order in which the stop buttons 5a to 5c are operated (referred to as the pressing order). This is a small combination in which the corresponding combination of symbols ("Bell-Bell-Bell") is stopped by following the pressing order.

Furthermore, for the push order bell role, depending on one push order (specific push order) out of six push orders (for example, "5a → 5b → 5c", "5c → 5b → 5a", etc.), There are six push order bell combinations 1 to 6 in which the corresponding symbol combination ("bell bell bell") is stopped and displayed when the stop buttons 5a to 5c are operated. For the bell combinations 1 to 6 in the pressing order, when the stop buttons 5a to 5c are operated in any of the other 5 pressing orders (pressing orders other than the specific pressing order), the corresponding symbol combinations ("bell", . . . ``Bell-Bell'') will not be stopped and displayed, and other symbol combinations such as ``Bell-Bell Replay'' (referred to as ``Bell Dropped Eyes'') will be stopped and displayed.

That is, when the lottery result by the lottery means is the winning of the push-order Bell combination, the main control device 10 determines that the order of operations on the plurality of stop buttons 5 is the push order (specific operation) that establishes the winning push-order Bell combination. The plurality of reels 4 are stopped so that the combination of identification information arranged on the plurality of reels 4 becomes a symbol combination mode (specific mode) corresponding to the push order bell combination. Control is executable.

In addition, when winning the push order bell role, regardless of whether the second or third stop button 5 is operated, if only the stop button 5 operated first follows a specific push order, it corresponds to the push order bell role. The reels 4 may be controlled to stop so that the symbol combinations are stopped. Further, the number of push order bells is not limited to six, but three kinds of push order bells 1 to 3 may be provided.

The watermelon role is a small role (rare role) in which the combination of corresponding symbols is "watermelon, watermelon, watermelon".
The cherry role is a small role (rare role) with the corresponding symbol combination "Cherry, ANY, ANY", the weak cherry role with the symbol combination "cherry, cherry, ANY", and the symbol combination There is a strong cherry role called ``cherry cherry cherry'' (triple cherry). Therefore, the cherry winning combination is a winning combination that is realized if a "cherry" stops only on one of the rows of the left reel 4a, regardless of how the other reels stop.

A one-card winning combination is a winning combination of corresponding symbols that is "Bell, Replay, Bell."
However, if you win a 1-card winning combination, the stop control on the reel 4 is different from the above-mentioned pull-in stop control, and only when the middle reel 4b is stopped first, the "bell" The symbol combination of "Replay Bell" can be stopped, and it will not stop if any other stopping operation is performed.

There are two replay roles, each with a different combination of corresponding symbols.The replay role has a combination of corresponding symbols as "Replay, Replay, Replay," and the combination of corresponding symbols has "BAR. There is a reset replay role called "BAR・BAR".

However, if you win the reset replay combination, the combination of "BAR・BAR・BAR" symbols does not always stop, but the stop operation (so-called reverse push) is performed in the order of right reel 4c → middle reel 4b → left reel 4a. ), and the combination of “BAR・BAR・BAR” symbols can be stopped only when you perform a push operation (operation in special mode) aiming at the “BAR” symbol on each reel 4. It has become.

Therefore, if a stop operation other than the above-mentioned stop operation is performed, even if the Reset Replay combination is won, the combination of "BAR/BAR/BAR" symbols will not stop, but will instead be replaced by "Replay/BAR". The combination of "Replay Replay" symbols stops.
In addition, if you win a reset replay role and perform a reverse push stop operation, the combination of symbols corresponding to the reset replay role may always be stopped, or you can win a reset replay role by performing a stop operation other than a reverse push. The combination of symbols corresponding to may be stopped.

The chance hand is a hand in which the combination of corresponding symbols is "replay bell bell" (chance hand).
"Replay Bell Bell" is a combination of symbols that are stopped and displayed when a chance win is won, and is set as a so-called rare win that has a relatively low probability of winning in the internal lottery process, along with the watermelon and cherry wins.

The bonus combination has a corresponding symbol combination (special aspect) of "7, 7, 7", and is a special combination that generates a bonus condition advantageous to the player.
When a bonus combination is won, the winning state of the bonus combination is carried over until the corresponding combination of symbols stops.

In the winning state of a bonus role, the stop control of the reel 4 sets a limit on the stopping of the combination of symbols corresponding to the bonus role, and unless a predetermined condition is met, the combination of symbols corresponding to the bonus role cannot be stopped. It looks like this.
In this embodiment, as will be described later, in a game in which a bonus role is won, a role other than the bonus role is always won, and furthermore, if a role other than the one-card role is won, Control is performed to preferentially stop the combination of symbols corresponding to that winning combination.
Therefore, the combination of symbols corresponding to the bonus combination can be stopped only when a one-card combination is won in the winning state of the bonus combination.

However, in the winning state of the bonus role, even if a 1-card role is won, there are restrictions on the stop operation, and in games where the 1-card role is won, the stop operation is performed in the order of left reel 4a → middle reel 4b → right reel 4c. (so-called forward press), or perform a stop operation (so-called reverse press) in the order of right reel 4c → middle reel 4b → left reel 4a, and press each reel 4 aiming at the symbol "7" Only when the operation is performed, the combination of symbols "7, 7, 7" can be stopped.
Therefore, if a stop operation other than the above-mentioned stop operation is performed, the combination of "7, 7, 7" symbols will not stop even if the bonus role is won, and the winning state of the bonus role will remain as it is. be done.
In addition, in the bonus winning state, if a 1-card winning combination is won, the combination of "7, 7, 7" symbols can be created without eye-pressing by simply performing the operation order other than the stop operation order that establishes the 1-card winning. may be stopped.

Further, the main control device 10 and the sub-control device 20 are capable of generating an AT (assist time) state as a game state related to the push order bell combination. AT is a state in which, when the push order Bell combination is won, the push order of the won push order Bell combination is notified by the display 8 and the navigation lamp 12 (the push order navigation is executed). In this embodiment, a period in which the gaming state is controlled by AT is defined as an AT state.

Based on the combinations of symbols as described above, the main controller 10 determines the winning of the minor role, replay role, and bonus role, and as a result of the determination, the combination of symbols is the combination of symbols corresponding to each of the above. When , a winning is established and a gaming value is awarded in accordance with the establishment of each winning.
For example, by stopping a combination of symbols corresponding to a small role such as a push order bell role or a common bell role, it is determined that a minor role winning is established, and the medal payout device 7 is driven and controlled to open the medal payout port 7b. A predetermined number of medals are paid out through the machine.

Specifically, in a bell combination (common bell combination, push order bell combination), when the corresponding combination of symbols is stopped and displayed, 15 medals are paid out.
Also, when winning the push order bell combination, if you operate the stop buttons 5a to 5c in a push order other than the specific push order (5 different push orders), the spilled mark of the push order bell will stop on the reel 4. One medal is paid out.
It should be noted that the probability of winning the Bell winning combination is set such that the number of medals held by the player increases during the AT state, which will be described later.

In addition, the replay role is determined by the stop display of the symbol combination that corresponds to the replay role (reset replay role), and the replay role is determined by the stop display of the symbol combination corresponding to the replay role (reset replay role), and the replay role is determined without inserting medals in the next game (without setting the number of bets). It becomes possible to play a game with the same number of bets as the number of bets.

Further, when the combination of symbols corresponding to the watermelon combination is stopped and displayed, three medals are paid out.
In addition, the weak cherry and strong cherry roles are set as a type of replay role, although the corresponding symbols are different, and if the combination of symbols corresponding to the weak cherry and strong cherry roles is stopped and displayed, in the next game It is possible to play a game with the same number of bets as the number of bets set in the previous game without inserting medals (without setting the number of bets).

Furthermore, when a combination of symbols corresponding to a chance combination is displayed in a stopped state, 15 medals are paid out.
Further, when a combination of symbols corresponding to a single winning combination is displayed in a stopped state, one medal is paid out.
Note that the number of medals paid out when the combination of symbols corresponding to each combination is displayed in a stopped state may be other than the above-mentioned number.

In addition, a special condition is established by the stop display of a combination of symbols (special mode) corresponding to a bonus combination, and a transition is made to a bonus state as a special gaming state advantageous to the player. When the symbol combination (special mode) corresponding to the bonus combination is stopped and displayed, no medals are paid out.
During the bonus state, the game can only be executed with 1 bet as the second number of bets, and the predetermined small winning combination (for example, 1-card winning combination) has a high probability of winning. The game ends when the player wins a certain number of times (e.g., 8 times) or when the number of games in the bonus state reaches a predetermined number (e.g., 12 times).

In addition, although the details will be described later, the winning probability for each role is based on the relationship between Bell role > Replay role > 1-card role > Bonus role > Weak Cherry role > Watermelon role > Chance role > Strong Cherry role at each setting value. , it is assumed that the Bell role is set to be the easiest to win, and the strong Cherry role is the most difficult to win. In addition, the relationship between the winning probabilities of each role is that if each of the weak cherry, watermelon, chance, and strong cherry roles has a lower winning probability than the replay role and the bell role, then the winning probability of each role is other than those mentioned above. But that's fine.
In addition, the weak cherry role, watermelon role, chance role, and strong cherry role are called rare roles in the sense that they are winning roles that are difficult to win.

Next, in this embodiment, the AT state, which is set as a specific gaming state and is advantageous to the player, will be explained.
The AT state is a state in which the player can proceed with the game advantageously by being informed of the push order (push order navigation) in the winning push order Bell combination.

Specifically, in a state other than the AT state, even if any of the push-order Bell combinations is won, the order of operation of the stop buttons 5 operated by the player may coincidentally correspond to the push-order Bell combination that was won. Unless the winning push order Bell combination matches the order, the winning push order Bell combination cannot be established (winning), but during the AT state, the push order navigation as specific information corresponding to the winning push order Bell combination is displayed, for example. Since the player is notified by the device 8 or the like, by operating the stop button 5 in accordance with the notification, the player can establish the winning push order bell combination.
In other words, the sub-control device 20 and the display 8 constitute a second notification means that can notify specific information that is information related to the stop operation.

In the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the profit balance between the player and the gaming parlor is adjusted by mainly controlling the occurrence (transition) and continuation of the AT state as a gaming state advantageous to the player. That's what I do.
The AT state transition lottery is performed under the control of the main controller 10 based on the execution of a predetermined game in an advantageous section, which will be described later. It is designed to generate a condition.

Next, the flow (progress) of the game of the slot machine 1, which is performed under the control of the main controller 10, will be explained with reference to FIG.
FIG. 3 is a diagram for explaining the AT state in the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment and the gaming sections (normal section, advantageous section) related to the transition of the AT state.

As shown in FIG. 3, the main control device 10 of the slot machine 1 has a normal section in which the AT state transition lottery is not performed, and an advantageous section in which the AT state transition lottery is performed and the AT state is executed. I am trying to set a gaming section in .
Therefore, the normal section is a section in which the AT state does not occur, that is, the section in which push order navigation (specific information) cannot be performed, and the advantageous section is set as a section in which push order navigation (specific information) can be executed. Become.
That is, the main controller 10 constitutes a section control means that can control the normal section in which specific information cannot be reported and the advantageous section in which specific information can be reported.

[Normal section]
First, the normal section will be explained.
In the normal section, when a system reset is executed in the slot machine 1, when a reset replay combination (described later) is won, and when a reset replay combination is established (winning) by stopping the combination of symbols corresponding to the reset replay combination, AT The transition will occur either when the state lottery is not won or when the AT state ends. Therefore, the normal section is always in a non-AT state.

For example, when a system reset is executed in the slot machine 1, the game period will stay in the normal period, but the normal period will remain in the normal period until the conditions for shifting to an advantageous period are satisfied by playing a game during the normal period. maintained.
Then, when a predetermined winning combination (for example, a bell winning combination or a rare winning winning combination) is won as a result of the execution of the game during the normal interval, as the conditions for shifting to an advantageous interval are satisfied, the main control device 10 changes the gaming interval from the ordinary interval to an advantageous winning combination. The process of moving to the section is performed (arrow a in FIG. 3).
Note that the winning combination that satisfies the conditions for shifting to an advantageous section may be any combination or other conditions.

[Advantageous section]
As described above, the advantageous section is set as a section in which an AT state can occur, and the gaming state within the advantageous section is divided into either a non-AT state or an AT state. When the normal section shifts to the advantageous section, the non-AT state is maintained.
Then, under the control of the main controller 10, a lottery for transition to the AT state is performed in the non-AT state.

The main control device 10 performs transition processing to the normal section in the advantageous section when the AT state lottery is not won and when the AT state lottery is won and the AT state is entered and the AT state ends. (arrow b in Figure 3).
In addition, even if the AT state has not yet been entered and the AT state lottery has not yet taken place, a reset replay combination is won in an advantageous section, and the combination of symbols corresponding to the reset replay combination is stopped, resulting in a reset. When a replay combination is established (wins), a transition process to the normal section is performed (arrow b in FIG. 3).
In other words, in order to stop the combination of symbols corresponding to the reset replay combination, as mentioned above, it is necessary to operate in a special mode aiming at the combination of symbols "BAR・BAR・BAR", so the main control The device 10 executes control to shift to the normal section when the player performs an operation in a special mode related to the game in the advantageous section.
The non-AT state and AT state in the advantageous section will be explained below.

(Non-AT state)
The non-AT state is a gaming state during which no AT state occurs in the advantageous section, and in this state, an AT state transition lottery is performed.
The main control device 10 also controls the progress of the game during the non-AT state based on the count value of the advantageous section game counter that starts counting from the advantageous section. It is managed in either the selection mode or the AT battle mode, which is a progress management mode.
The progress management mode during the non-AT state will be described below.

The game explanation mode is a progress management mode in which the game remains after the transition from the normal section to the advantageous section, and in this state, the AT state transition lottery is not yet performed.
During this time, as will be described later, an effect image related to the game explanation is displayed on the display 8.
The main controller 10 also maintains the progress management mode in the game explanation mode until a predetermined number of games (for example, 45 games) have been played, and when the predetermined number of games have been played, changes the progress management mode to the game explanation mode. I am trying to move it to mode.

The gacha mode is a progress management mode that remains after the game explanation mode is executed, and in this state, the AT state transition lottery is not yet performed.
During this period, as will be described later, the display 8 displays suggestive information regarding a lottery in the AT state and an additional lottery for the number of games in the AT state.
The main controller 10 also causes the progress management mode to be maintained in the gacha mode until a predetermined number of games (for example, 5 games) have been played, and when the predetermined number of games have been played, the progress management mode is set to the reset mode. I am trying to move it to .

The reset mode is a progress management mode in which the player remains after executing the gacha mode, and is a progress management mode in which the advantageous section in which the game is staying can be forcibly transferred to the normal section (resetting the game section).
Specifically, in the reset mode, when the combination of symbols corresponding to the reset replay combination stops due to the winning of the reset replay combination and the reset replay combination is established, the game section is shifted from the advantageous section to the normal section. It is now possible.
Therefore, it is possible to transfer the advantageous section to the normal section only when a reset replay combination is established in reset mode, and in other progress management modes, the advantageous section is not maintained even if a reset replay combination is established. The Rukoto.
If a reset replay combination is established in the reset mode, the gaming section will shift to the normal section, so the gaming section will then shift from the normal section to the advantageous section again, and the progress management mode in the advantageous section will change to the gaming section. The process will restart from the explanation mode.

Furthermore, the main control device 10 maintains the progress management mode in the reset mode up to the execution of a predetermined number of games (for example, 30 games), but while the predetermined number of games are being executed, If the reset replay combination is not established, the progress management mode is shifted to the normal mode after a predetermined number of games have been executed.

The normal mode is a progress management mode that is entered upon completion of the reset mode and remains before entering the card selection mode, which will be described later. In this state, the AT state transition lottery is not performed.
The main controller 10 also causes the progress management mode to be maintained in the normal mode until a predetermined number of games (for example, 170 games) have been executed, and when the predetermined number of games have been executed, the progress management mode is changed to the card selection mode. I am trying to move it to mode.
Furthermore, as will be described later, the number of games in the normal mode is determined by the control of the main controller 10 according to the selection of the number of ceiling games, and the number of continuous games in the normal mode can be changed. It becomes.

The card selection mode is a progress management mode that is entered upon completion of the normal mode and in which a lottery related to the subsequent transition of the AT state is performed.
The main controller 10 also maintains the progress management mode in the card selection mode until a predetermined number of games (for example, three games) have been executed, and when the predetermined number of games have been executed, changes the progress management mode to AT. I'm trying to transition it to battle mode.
During this period, as will be described later, an effect image for selecting a battle card in a battle effect (card battle effect) to determine whether or not to transition to the AT state is displayed on the display 8.
Further, at the time of transition to the card selection mode (for example, at the start of the first game), an AT state transition lottery is performed, and the performance mode of the battle performance is determined based on the AT state transition lottery result.

The AT battle mode is a progress management mode that is entered upon completion of the card selection mode and in which the above-described battle effect is executed on the display 8.
The main controller 10 also maintains the progress management mode in the AT battle mode until a predetermined number of games (for example, 15 games) have been executed, and ends the AT battle mode when the predetermined number of games have been executed. I try to let them do it.
During this period, as will be described later, a battle effect is executed on the display 8 using the battle card described above to determine whether or not to shift to the AT state.
Further, in the AT battle mode, under the control of the main control device 10, when transitioning to the AT battle mode, any one of a plurality of numbers of games to be continued is selected, and the number of continuation games during the AT battle mode is selected. The number of games can be changed.

In addition, if the AT state transition lottery result executed at the time of transition to the card selection mode is to transition to the AT state, the main controller 10 changes the gaming state to non-default after the AT battle mode ends. Processing for transitioning from the AT state to the AT state is performed (arrow c in FIG. 3).
On the other hand, if the lottery result does not result in a shift to the AT state, the AT battle mode is ended and the game section is shifted from the advantageous section to the normal section (arrow b in FIG. 3).

As described above, the main control device 10 performs control such that the progress management mode in the non-AT state shifts from the game explanation mode to the AT battle mode, and if you do not win the lottery in the AT state, When the game section is shifted from the advantageous section to the normal section, the game explanation mode is returned to, and progress control in the progress management mode is repeatedly performed until the transition condition for the AT state is satisfied.
However, even if the mode has not moved to the normal mode or later, if a reset replay combination is established (wins) in the reset mode (when the corresponding combination of symbols stops), the game period will be forced to change to the normal mode. By shifting to the section (the advantageous section is reset), control is performed to restart the progress management mode from the game explanation mode.

Although the main control device 10 manages the progress of the game based on the above-mentioned six types of modes, it may be possible to manage the progress in a smaller number of modes. For example, the progress management mode can be set to four types: pre-reset mode, reset mode, normal mode, and AT battle mode, and control information related to these modes is transmitted from the main controller 10 to the sub-control device 20, and the sub-control device At 20, each progress management mode may be further subdivided based on the received control information, and an effect image related to the mode displayed on the display 8 may be displayed. However, it is preferable to classify the progress management mode based on the time period related to the AT state lottery.
Alternatively, the progress management mode after the end of the gacha mode may be set to the normal mode without providing a reset mode.
However, in this case, the main control device 10 needs to monitor the establishment of the reset replay combination (winning) until a predetermined number of games (30 times) are executed after the end of the gacha mode. It is assumed that a predetermined range (31 to 80) of the advantageous section game number counter in the normal mode is set as the section for monitoring the establishment of a reset replay combination.
Further, when the normal mode is set without providing a reset mode, if a selection to shift to the reset mode is made when displaying a mode selection image to be described later, the sub-control device 20 is in the normal mode. Also, it is assumed that an effect image corresponding to the reset mode is displayed on the display 8.

In addition, the progress management mode is mainly used to manage the progress of the game during the non-AT state, but when the game transitions to the AT state, the progress management mode is changed to the AT mode and the game is moved to the normal section. In that case, you are trying to move to preparation mode. Note that the progress management during the AT state and the normal section may be managed separately from the progress during the non-AT state.
As described above, control during the non-AT state is performed.

(AT state)
The AT state is set as a specific gaming state, and as described above, is the most advantageous gaming state for the player.

As described above, the main controller 10 generates (transitions) the AT state when the lottery result at the time of transition to the card selection mode is a lottery result that causes the AT state to transition. , an initial number of games (for example, 50 games) for which the AT state can be continued is assigned.
Then, the continuation of the AT state is managed using this initial number of games as the number of remaining games that can continue the AT state, and the remaining number of games is subtracted every time a game is executed during the AT state, until the number of remaining games runs out. will continue.

Further, the number of remaining games in the AT state is added as a bonus when a predetermined condition is satisfied during the AT state, and the duration of the AT state is extended by that amount.
Then, when the number of remaining games runs out in the AT state, the AT state ends.
Upon termination of the AT state, the main control device 10 performs processing to shift the gaming section from the advantageous section to the normal section (arrow b in FIG. 3).

The main control device 10 manages the continuation of the AT state based on the presence or absence of the number of games assigned upon transition to the AT state. It is also possible to assign a number and manage the continuation of the AT state based on the presence or absence of the set number.
As described above, control during the AT state is performed.

As explained above, the main control device 10 ends the advantageous section when the number of remaining games becomes 0 and the AT state ends, etc., but when ending the advantageous section, Either of the following conditions is set: ``The number of consecutive games in the advantageous section has reached a predetermined number'' or ``the number of medals acquired during the advantageous section has reached a predetermined number'' is specified as an advantageous section. A limiting means (so-called limiter) is provided for limiting the number of medals that can be obtained during a series of advantageous sections consisting of each state.

Therefore, the main control device 10 is provided with a function of counting the number of consecutive games played while staying in the advantageous section. When the gaming state is in the advantageous section, the advantageous section lamp 13 is turned on.
Note that the advantageous section lamp 13 may be turned on only while the player can actually recognize the condition as being advantageous, such as the AT condition. For example, the advantageous section lamp 13 may not be turned on in a state where the AT state has been won but the gaming state has not yet become the AT state.

Further, the above-mentioned end condition for the advantageous section is only an example, and may include, for example, "the press order navigation has been notified at least once." In addition, the above-mentioned end conditions for the advantageous section are, for example, "the combination of symbols corresponding to the bonus combination is stopped and displayed", "the combination of symbols corresponding to the winning combination of the first type special accessory (so-called regular bonus)" It may also include, for example, "that the icon has been stopped and displayed." Additionally, the upper limit of the number of consecutive games in the advantageous section may be any number such as 1000 or 1500, and the upper limit of the number of medals earned may be any number such as 1000 or 2400. Any number of sheets may be used.

Further, the main controller 10 appropriately transmits control information regarding the progress management mode to the sub-control device 20, and the sub-control device 20 controls the display 8, speaker 9, and lamp 11 based on the received control information. , controls to execute various effects corresponding to the progress management mode.

In addition, during each of the above states, the main control device 10 performs a bonus winning combination lottery every time the game is executed, and when the bonus winning combination is won or the bonus winning combination has already been won, the main control device 10 draws symbols corresponding to the bonus winning combination. When the combination stops, control is performed to shift to a bonus state.
For example, when transitioning to a bonus state during an AT state, continuation of the AT state is temporarily interrupted, and after the bonus state ends, the AT state is resumed from the state where it was interrupted. However, in this embodiment, during the AT state, no notification for transition to the bonus state is given, so the transition to the bonus state does not actually occur.
On the other hand, as will be described later, in the reset mode during the non-AT state, notification is made to transition to the bonus state based on the establishment of a predetermined condition (winning of a 1-card winning combination), and the combination of symbols corresponding to the bonus winning combination is When the system stops, the system moves to a bonus state.
Also, even in a state where a bonus combination has been won and the combination of symbols corresponding to the bonus combination has not stopped (during bonus carryover), the transitions between the above states (for example, transition from non-AT state to AT state) etc. are the same. It will be held on.

In this embodiment, although a normal section and an advantageous section are provided in terms of control content, on the surface, the AT state is mainly a state advantageous to the player, so the AT state does not occur. A state in which the game is not played is considered a normal gaming state. Furthermore, since the gaming state related to the AT state and the gaming state related to the bonus state can be executed concurrently, the normal gaming state also includes the winning state of the bonus combination (during bonus carrying over).
As described above, the transition control between the normal section and the advantageous section and the progress control of the game in the advantageous section are performed.

Next, with reference to FIG. 4, a lottery of winning combinations performed by the main control device 10 will be described.
FIG. 4 shows an internal lottery table used for lottery for each winning combination when the game is executed in each state related to the bonus winnings (bonus not carried over, bonus carried over, bonus in progress).
In addition, "Bonus not carried over" in the table indicates that the bonus role has not been won, and "Bonus carryover" indicates that the bonus role has been won but the combination of symbols corresponding to the bonus role has not yet been completed. "Bonus in progress" indicates a bonus state in progress.
In addition, in "No bonus carryover" and "Bonus carryover", only games with 3 bets can be executed as the first number of bets, and in "Bonus in progress", only games with 1 bet can be executed as the second number of bets. It is considered executable.

The winning combination is drawn by the main control device 10 by drawing random numbers for the winning combination, and in FIG. It shows the number of pieces.
Note that the internal lottery table shown in FIG. 4 is used when the setting in the probability setting device 14 is setting 1, and illustration of other setting values is omitted.

As shown in FIG. 4, in the "non-bonus carryover", push order Bell role 1 (press order left → middle → right), push order Bell role 2 (left → right → middle), push order Bell role 3 (middle → left → right), push order bell role 4 (middle → right → left), push order bell role 5 (right → left → middle), and push order bell role 6 (right → middle → left) are as follows. The probability of winning is 7280/65536, the probability of winning is 5400/65536 for the 1-card combination, and the probability of winning is 1760/65536 for the common bell combination, which has no restrictions on the order of pressing.

In addition, the chance role (chance) will be won with a probability of 256/65536, the watermelon role will be won with a probability of 900/65536, the weak cherry role will be won with a probability of 1000/65536, and the strong cherry role will be won with a probability of 1000/65536. , the winning probability is 80/65536, the bonus winning combination is winning with a probability of 1970/65536, the replay winning combination is winning with a probability of 1000/65536, and the reset replay winning winning probability is 9490/65536.

In addition, in "Bonus carryover", only the bonus role and replay role are different from "Bonus non-carryover"; the bonus role has a winning probability of 0/65536 (no winning), and the replay role has a probability of 2970/ The probability of winning is 65,536.
Therefore, during "bonus carryover", winnings are always made in winnings other than the bonus winnings.

In addition, during "Bonus", only the 1-card role and the reset replay role can be won, and the 1-card role has a winning probability of 56046/65536, and the reset replay role has a winning probability of 9490/65536. However, the probability of winning for other roles is 0.
Therefore, during the bonus state, you are guaranteed to win either the 1-card hand that gives you medals equal to the number of bets you set, or the reset replay hand, and you can play the game while suppressing the consumption of medals. It will become.
As mentioned above, the lottery for each role is held in each state related to the bonus role.

Next, with reference to FIG. 5, the winning mode lottery for the AT state will be described.
As described above, the main control device 10 controls the transition from the normal section to the advantageous section when an advantageous section transition condition is satisfied (for example, winning a predetermined bell combination) in a game while the game section is the normal section. At this time, the winning mode related to the lottery in the AT state is selected.
That is, the main control device 10 determines the winning mode as the game progress mode when the advantageous section shift condition is satisfied in the normal section.

The lottery for the AT state is executed when the progress management mode in the non-AT state described above shifts to the card selection mode, but the lottery for the AT state at this time refers to the winning mode selected at the time of transition to the advantageous section. is executed.
In addition, the winning mode has three types of modes with different lottery probabilities for AT state, winning mode A where the winning probability for AT state is a lower probability value (50% winning probability), There is a winning mode B in which the probability of winning in the AT state is a medium probability value (60% probability of winning), and a winning mode C in which the probability of winning in the AT state is a high probability value (70% probability of winning). It is being
Further, when selecting a winning mode, the main control device 10 selects one of the winning modes based on the setting value in the probability setting device 14.

FIG. 5 shows an internal lottery table used for the winning mode lottery when transitioning from the normal section to the advantageous section.
The winning mode lottery is performed by the main controller 10 by drawing random numbers for the winning mode lottery, and in FIG. 5, the acquisition range (number) of random numbers to be acquired is 256, and when winning in each winning mode It shows the number of random values.

As shown in FIG. 5, for example, when the setting value in the probability setting device 14 is set to 1, winning mode A is selected with a probability of 150/256, winning mode B is selected with a probability of 82/256, Winning mode C is selected with a probability of 24/256.

Also, when the setting values in the probability setting device 14 are settings 2 to 6, the winning mode is selected based on each value shown in FIG. do.

As described above, by selecting the winning mode based on each value shown in FIG. Since the probability of winning mode C being selected is higher than winning mode B, the higher the setting value in the probability setting device 14, the higher the winning probability in the AT state. This makes it possible to play various games, and also to reliably adjust the profit balance between the game parlor and the players.

Further, when the set value in the probability setting device 14 is a part of the even numbered set values (settings 2 and 4), the setting is set so that the probability of winning mode B being selected is higher than the odd numbered set value. Therefore, in this case, it is possible to play the game with a relatively stable winning probability in the AT state. Therefore, depending on the setting value in the probability setting device 14, it is possible to form a variety of AT state occurrence modes, and after adjusting the profit balance between the gaming parlor and the players, the gaming This also makes it possible to improve the level of interest.

Furthermore, when the setting value is setting 6, the probability of winning mode C being selected is significantly higher than other setting values, so playing a game with setting 6 gives the player an extremely high sense of expectation. becomes possible.
Note that the selection of the winning mode is executed when the game section shifts from the normal section to the advantageous section, and the selected winning mode is used until the end of the advantageous section at that time. In addition, the selection of the winning mode is executed every time the game section shifts from the normal section to the advantageous section, so when the AT state lottery is not won, when the AT state ends, and when the reset replay combination is established (winning). , the game section will be transferred to the normal section, and a new winning mode will be selected again.
In particular, as will be described later, since the reset replay combination can be established by the player at will, it becomes possible for the player to change the winning mode to one with high expectations, and This makes it possible to increase expectations.

In addition, in this embodiment, when a winning mode is determined, an AT state lottery is performed based on the winning probability linked to the winning mode. , one of the winning probabilities may be determined from a plurality of winning probabilities. In this case, it is preferable to determine the winning probability so that the winning probability in the AT state is higher in winning mode B than in winning mode A, and higher in winning mode C than in winning mode B.

Further, although the winning mode is selected based on the set value in the probability setting device 14, the winning mode may be selected without affecting the setting value in the probability setting device 14.
In addition, when the setting value in the probability setting device 14 is changed, the game section becomes a normal section and the winning state of the bonus combination is controlled to become a non-winning state, but if in this state it shifts to an advantageous section In this case, selection control may be performed to increase the probability of selecting a highly anticipated winning mode (for example, winning mode C).
In this way, when the setting value in the probability setting device 14 is changed, there is a high probability that the AT state will occur immediately (for example, immediately after the opening of the game parlor), and it is possible to improve the expectations of the players. It becomes possible.
As described above, selection control of the winning mode is performed.

Next, with reference to FIG. 6, the AT mode lottery in the AT state will be described.
Similar to the winning mode described above, the main controller 10 selects the AT mode when an AT state occurs after the advantageous section transition condition is satisfied in the normal section (for example, winning a predetermined bell combination). I try to do that.
That is, the main control device 10 determines the AT mode as the game progress mode when the advantageous section transition condition is satisfied in the normal section.

The AT mode will be described in detail later, but when an AT state occurs, it affects the lottery probability when adding up the number of games during that AT state, and there are AT mode A, AT mode B, and AT mode C. Three types are provided, and AT mode B is set so that the expectation level for an additional number of games is higher in AT mode B than in AT mode A, and higher in AT mode C than in AT mode B.
For example, if you win a certain rare combination while in the AT state, the AT mode at that time is referred to, and the probability that the number of games will be added is higher in AT mode C than in AT mode A. A lottery will be held.

Furthermore, although the details will be described later, the AT mode also influences the selection of the number of ceiling games in the non-AT state, and AT mode B is more important than AT mode A, and AT mode C is more important than AT mode B. The setting is made so that the probability that the number of games until the AT state lottery is performed in the non-AT state is higher.
Further, when selecting an AT mode, the main control device 10 selects one of the AT modes based on the setting value in the probability setting device 14.

FIG. 6 shows an internal lottery table used for the AT mode lottery when transitioning from the normal section to the advantageous section.
The AT mode lottery is performed by the main controller 10 by drawing random numbers for the AT mode lottery, and in FIG. 6, the acquisition range (number) of random numbers to be acquired is 256, and when winning each AT mode It shows the number of random values.

As shown in FIG. 6, for example, when the setting value in the probability setting device 14 is setting 1, AT mode A is selected with a probability of 96/256, AT mode B is selected with a probability of 96/256, AT mode C is selected with a probability of 64/256.

Also, when the setting values in the probability setting device 14 are settings 2 to 6, the AT mode is selected based on each value shown in FIG. do.

As described above, by selecting the AT mode based on each value shown in FIG. Since the probability that AT mode C is selected is higher than AT mode B, the higher the setting value in the probability setting device 14, the higher the probability that the number of games will be added during the AT state, and the setting in the probability setting device 14 Depending on the value, a variety of games can be played, and the balance of profits between the game parlor and the players can be reliably adjusted.

In addition, since the probability distribution is such that the addition mode is distinctive depending on whether the setting value in the probability setting device 14 is an even value or an odd value, the probability setting device 14 It becomes possible to form a certain add-on mode during the AT state, and it also becomes possible for the player to guess the set value to some extent based on the add-on mode during the AT state, which improves the interest of the game. This makes it possible.

Furthermore, when the setting value is setting 6, the probability that AT mode B or AT mode C will be selected is lower than other setting values, so setting 6, which is preferential in selecting the winning mode, By giving preferential treatment to the selection of the AT mode in games, it is possible to prevent game parlors from being at a significant disadvantage.

Note that the selection of the AT mode is executed when the game section shifts from the normal section to the advantageous section, and the selected AT mode is used until the advantageous section at that time ends. In addition, the selection of AT mode is executed every time the game section shifts from the normal section to the advantageous section, so when the AT state lottery is not won, when the AT state ends, and when the reset replay combination is established (winning). , the game section will be shifted to the normal section, and a new AT mode will be selected again.

In particular, as will be described later, since the reset replay combination can be established at the player's discretion, it is possible for the player to change the AT mode to one with high expectations, and the player can This makes it possible to increase expectations.
Further, although three types of AT modes are set, other types may be used, and two or less or four or more types may be provided.
As described above, AT mode selection control is performed.

Next, with reference to FIG. 7, a lottery for the number of ceiling games in the non-AT state will be described.
Similarly to the winning mode and the AT mode described above, the main controller 10 controls the number of ceiling games in the subsequent non-AT state when an advantageous section transition condition is established in the normal section (for example, winning a predetermined bell hand). I try to choose.

The number of ceiling games changes the number of games from when the game section becomes an advantageous section until the AT state lottery is held.More specifically, the progress management mode in the non-AT state shifts to the reset mode. This is the number of games played from the time the card is played until the card selection mode is entered.
Therefore, if the number of ceiling games is smaller, the AT state lottery will be executed sooner.

Furthermore, the main control device 10 is configured to determine the number of ceiling games from among five types of games: 100 games, 200 games, 300 games, 400 games, and 500 games. When selecting, selection control is performed based on the AT mode determination result described above.
Since the AT mode is selected based on the setting value in the probability setting device 14 as described above, the number of ceiling games is also affected by the setting value in the probability setting device 14 as a result.
Furthermore, the main control device 10 updates the number of ceiling games during the reset mode and during the normal mode. 30 games will be updated during normal mode, and 170 games will be updated during normal mode.
Further, although the details will be described later, when the mode selection image is displayed, if a selection is made to shift to the normal mode, the number of ceiling games will be displayed on the display unit 8. If the selection to shift to the reset mode is made, the ceiling game number will be the number of games to be executed during the reset mode and the normal mode on the display on the display 8.

FIG. 7 shows an internal lottery table used to determine the ceiling number of games when transitioning from the normal section to the advantageous section.
The lottery for the number of ceiling games is performed by the main controller 10 by drawing random numbers for the lottery for the number of ceiling games. In FIG. 7, the acquisition range (number) of random numbers to be acquired is 256, and It shows the number of random numbers in case of winning.

As shown in FIG. 7, when the selected AT mode is AT mode A, 100 games are selected as the ceiling number of games with a probability of 32/256, 200 games are selected with a probability of 32/256, 300 games will be selected with a probability of 32/256, 400 games will be selected with a probability of 128/256, and 500 games will be selected with a probability of 32/256.

Furthermore, if the selected AT mode is AT mode B, there is a probability of 0/256, that is, 100 games will not be selected, 200 games will be selected with a probability of 2/256, and 300 games will be selected with a probability of 30/256. Games are selected, with a probability of 96/256 that 400 games will be selected, and a probability of 128/256 that 500 games will be selected.

Furthermore, when the selected AT mode is AT mode C, the probability of 0/256, that is, 100 games, 200 games, and 400 games are not selected, and 300 games are selected with a probability of 56/256, and 200 games are selected with a probability of 56/256. 500 games are selected with a probability of /256.

As described above, by selecting the ceiling number of games based on each value shown in FIG. The ceiling game number is set so that the probability of selection is high.
This means that if the AT mode, which has a high expectation of increasing the number of games played during the AT state, is selected, and the lottery timing for the AT state is further advanced, the player's profits will become significantly larger. This is to prevent such a situation from occurring.
Therefore, it becomes possible to appropriately adjust the profit balance between the game parlor and the players.

In addition, even if a large number of games are executed before the AT state is drawn, if an AT state occurs after that, there is a possibility that the AT state will be executed in a highly expected state (for example, AT mode C). Therefore, it is possible to prevent the player's desire to play from decreasing due to the execution of a large number of games.

In addition, the selection of the number of ceiling games is executed every time the game section shifts from the normal section to the advantageous section, so when the AT state lottery is not won, when the AT state ends, the reset replay combination is established (winning). Sometimes, the game section is transferred to the normal section, and a new number of ceiling games is selected again.
In particular, as will be described later, since the reset replay combination can be established by the player at will, the number of ceiling games can be changed at the player's discretion, which improves the interest of the game. This makes it possible.

Note that the ceiling number of games may be set so that the probability that a smaller number will be selected increases as an AT mode with a higher expectation for an additional number of games during the AT state is selected.
Alternatively, the number of ceiling games may be uniformly selected regardless of the type of AT mode.
Further, instead of selecting the number of ceiling games based on the AT mode, the number of ceiling games may be selected based on the winning mode or a setting value in the probability setting device 14.
As described above, selection control of the number of ceiling games is performed.

Next, with reference to FIG. 8, a lottery of card types displayed on the display 8 in the gacha mode in the non-AT state will be described.
As described above, in the main control device 10, the game explanation mode and the gacha mode are set as progress management modes before shifting to the reset mode during the non-AT state.

In the game explanation mode, information explaining the game content is displayed on the display 8 as a game explanation effect, and in the gacha mode, the winning mode or AT mode selected at that time is indicated as a gacha effect. The system derives and displays suggestive information.
In other words, at the stage before shifting to the reset mode, the winning mode and AT mode at that time have already been determined, and based on these modes, the lottery for the subsequent AT state and the control related to the continuation of the AT state are performed. However, by displaying (notifying) suggestive information suggesting the winning mode or AT mode based on each mode that has already been determined in the gacha production, expectations related to the subsequent AT state can be changed. I'm trying to make it happen.

The sub-control device 20 notifies the above-mentioned suggestion information by displaying a card image with a predetermined decoration on the display 8 in the gacha performance.
Specifically, during the gacha performance, a performance is performed before deriving the card image, and the card image is derived and displayed in the final game of the gacha performance, thereby notifying the above-mentioned suggestion information.
Then, a lottery for selecting this card image is executed by the sub-control device 20 based on the reception of control information from the main control device 10 at the time of transition from the normal section to the advantageous section.

Further, the sub-control device 20 is capable of displaying a plurality of card images with different decorations, and controls four types of card information corresponding to the plurality of card images, thereby displaying a plurality of card images. The display is controlled.
The above four types of card information consist of B-rank card B, A-rank card A, S-rank card S, and SS-rank card SS, and are expected to win AT status and increase the number of games. , the selection control of each card is executed in the sub-control device 20 so that the relationship of card B<card A<card S<card SS is formed.

Therefore, for example, when card B is selected by the sub-control device 20, a card image corresponding to card B will be derived and displayed in the gacha effect on the display 8; The level of expectation for winning in the AT state and increasing the number of games is lower than when the card image corresponding to SS is derived and displayed.

That is, the sub-control device 20 and the display 8 provide first game information (for example, a card image corresponding to card B) as information regarding the progress of the game, and a game progress that is more advantageous to the player than the first game information. The second game information (for example, the card image corresponding to the card SS) suggesting the second game information (for example, the card image corresponding to the card SS) constitutes the first notification means that can notify any one of the game information among the plurality of game information.
Note that the lottery for selecting a card image (card type lottery) is executed by the sub-control device 20 based on the reception of control information from the main controller 10 at the time of transition from the normal section to the advantageous section. This may be done when transitioning to gacha mode.

FIG. 8 shows an internal lottery table used for card type lottery when transitioning from the normal section to the advantageous section.
The card type lottery is performed by the sub-control device 20 by drawing random numbers for the card type lottery. In FIG. Shows the number of random numbers.

As shown in FIG. 8, when the selected winning mode is winning mode A and the AT mode is AT mode A, card B is selected with a probability of 176/256, and a probability of 64/256. Card A is selected with a probability of 16/256, card S is selected with a probability of 16/256, and card SS is not selected with a probability of 0/256.

Also, if the selected winning mode is winning mode A and the AT mode is AT mode B, card B will be selected with a probability of 160/256, and card A will be selected with a probability of 64/256. The card S is selected with a probability of 32/256, and the probability of card SS is 0/256, that is, the card SS is not selected.

Also, if the selected winning mode is winning mode A and the AT mode is AT mode C, card B will be selected with a probability of 128/256, and card A will be selected with a probability of 64/256. The card S is selected with a probability of 64/256, and the probability of card SS is 0/256, that is, the card SS is not selected.

Also, if the selected winning mode is winning mode B and the AT mode is AT mode A, card B will be selected with a probability of 128/256, and card A will be selected with a probability of 96/256. The card S is selected with a probability of 32/256, and the probability of card SS is 0/256, that is, the card SS is not selected.

Also, if the selected winning mode is winning mode B and the AT mode is AT mode B, card B will be selected with a probability of 96/256, and card A will be selected with a probability of 96/256. The card S is selected with a probability of 64/256, and the probability of card SS is 0/256, that is, the card SS is not selected.

Also, if the selected winning mode is winning mode B and the AT mode is AT mode C, card B will be selected with a probability of 64/256, and card A will be selected with a probability of 96/256. The card S is selected with a probability of 96/256, and the probability of card SS is 0/256, that is, the card SS is not selected.

Also, if the selected winning mode is winning mode C and the AT mode is AT mode A, card B will be selected with a probability of 32/256, and card A will be selected with a probability of 96/256. Card S is selected with a probability of 96/256, and card SS is selected with a probability of 32/256.

Also, if the selected winning mode is winning mode C and the AT mode is AT mode B, card B will be selected with a probability of 32/256, and card A will be selected with a probability of 96/256. Card S is selected with a probability of 64/256, and card SS is selected with a probability of 96/256.

As described above, by selecting the card type based on each value shown in FIG. The more cards are selected, the higher the probability that a higher ranked card will be selected.
Therefore, it is possible to reliably suggest the winning mode or AT mode by notifying the card image.

In addition, since card SS can only be selected when winning mode C is selected, if card SS is selected, it is confirmed that winning mode C with high expectations has been selected. This makes it possible to extremely heighten the expectations of the players.

In addition, the selection of the card type is executed every time the game section shifts from the normal section to the advantageous section, so when the AT state lottery is not won, when the AT state ends, and when the reset replay combination is established (wins). , the game section will be transferred to the normal section, and a new card type will be selected again.
In particular, since the reset replay hand can be established at the player's discretion, if the player is notified of a card image that has low expectations, the player can take advantage of the player's option. By completing the section, it becomes possible to receive notification of a new card image, which increases the player's desire to play and improves the sense of anticipation for the occurrence of the AT state.

In the present embodiment, the sub-control device 20 performs the card type lottery, but the main control device 10 may perform the card type lottery.
Also, although card SS is selectable only when winning mode C is selected, it may be selectable only when AT mode C is selected, or when winning mode C is selected and , may be selectable only when AT mode C is selected.
Further, the card type lottery may be executed based on the setting value in the probability setting device 14, and in this case, the card SS may be selectable only in the case of setting 6.
As described above, the card type lottery is performed.

Next, mode promotion lottery will be explained with reference to FIG.
As mentioned above, the main control device 10 determines the winning mode or the AT mode based on the establishment of the advantageous section transition conditions in the normal section, but the main control device Based on the lottery results, control is performed to change (promote) each determined mode.

In other words, in the game explanation mode before transitioning to gacha mode, a relatively large number of games (45) will be played, and during this time it is not uncommon to win a rare prize, but this win is a bonus. If this does not affect the award of the rare combination, winning of the rare combination during this period will be a so-called wasted draw, and there is a risk that the player's sense of dissatisfaction will increase. In this embodiment, in such a state, it is possible to change the winning mode or AT mode to a mode with high expectations, thereby eliminating wasted draws.

FIG. 9 shows an internal lottery table used for mode promotion lottery when a game is executed in the game explanation mode.
The lottery for mode promotion is performed by the main controller 10 by drawing random numbers for mode promotion lottery, and in FIG. 9, the acquisition range (number) of random numbers to be acquired is 256, and when winning each promotion mode It shows the number of random values.
Furthermore, if the player wins the promotion lottery, the corresponding mode is changed to a mode one rank higher.

As shown in FIG. 9, if the chance hand (chance number) is won, there is a probability of 242/256 that no promotion will be selected, that is, neither the winning mode nor the AT mode will be promoted, and the probability of 6/256 is 6/256. The probability is that only the winning mode is selected to be promoted, the probability is 6/256 that only the AT mode is selected to be promoted, and the probability is 2/256 that both the winning mode and the AT mode are selected to be promoted. That is selected.

Also, if you win the watermelon combination, there is a probability of 252/256 that there will be no promotion, that is, neither the winning mode nor the AT mode will be promoted, and there will be a probability of 2/256 that only the winning mode will be promoted. is selected, and it is selected that only AT mode will be promoted with a probability of 2/256, and a probability of 0/256, that is, when the watermelon winning combination is won, both the winning mode and AT mode will be promoted. It has become something that does not exist.

In addition, if a weak cherry win is won, there is a probability of 253/256 that there will be no promotion, that is, neither the winning mode nor the AT mode will be promoted, and there will be a probability of 1/256 that only the winning mode will be promoted. It is selected that only the AT mode will be promoted with a probability of 1/256, and that both the winning mode and the AT mode will be promoted with a probability of 1/256.

In addition, if you win the Strong Cherry role, there is a probability of 232/256 that there will be no promotion, that is, neither the winning mode nor the AT mode will be promoted, and there will be a probability of 10/256 that only the winning mode will be promoted. With a probability of 10/256, only the AT mode is selected to be promoted, and with a probability of 4/256, both the winning mode and the AT mode are selected to be promoted.

As described above, by executing the mode promotion lottery based on each value shown in FIG. There is a possibility that the mode will be changed (promoted) to a mode with a higher value, and it is possible to eliminate wasted drawing of rare roles, prevent players from feeling dissatisfied, and improve players' expectations. It becomes.
Furthermore, the lower the winning difficulty level of the rare combination, the higher the probability that each mode will be promoted, making it possible to reliably prevent players from feeling dissatisfied.

In addition, the sub-control device 20 performs the aforementioned card type lottery based on the selection results of each mode, but if the winning mode or AT mode is changed (promoted), the card type is selected again. We are trying to hold a lottery.
However, if the card SS has already been selected, the card type lottery may not be performed again.

In addition, if both the winning mode and AT mode are already the highest level mode, they will not be promoted to a higher level mode, but if only one mode is not the highest level mode. may be promoted by changing the mode to be promoted. For example, if winning mode A and AT mode C are selected and it is selected to promote only AT mode, the winning mode is promoted to winning mode B.
In addition, if both the winning mode and AT mode are already the highest mode, and an option other than no promotion is selected, the transition to AT state is confirmed at that point. Good too.
As described above, the promotion lottery for the winning mode and the AT mode is performed.

Next, with reference to FIG. 10, a lottery for additional points during the normal mode (including during the reset mode) will be described.
As described above, in the main controller 10, at the end of the progress management mode in the non-AT state, specifically, at the time of transition to the card selection mode, the AT state transition lottery is performed. The transition lottery will be conducted based on the selected winning mode.

In this embodiment, the AT state transition lottery does not use a predetermined lottery probability in the winning mode fixedly, but can be changed according to the outcome of the game in the reset mode and the normal mode. .

Specifically, a lottery is conducted to determine whether or not to add additional points according to the lottery results of games (rotations) during reset mode and normal mode, and a predetermined number of points are added based on the lottery results. The probability of AT state shift lottery is increased according to the final added points.
Therefore, if the final number of added points is relatively large, the lottery probability of transitioning to the AT state will be higher than the initial lottery probability, making it possible to easily transition to the AT state. be.

For example, if you add a large number of additional points when you win a predetermined rare combination in a game during reset mode and normal mode, you can If you win a rare combination, the final additional points will be added many times, and the probability of AT state shift lottery increases accordingly.

FIG. 10 shows an internal lottery table used for the lottery of additional points when each winning combination is won in the game in the reset mode and the normal mode.
The lottery for additional points is performed by the main controller 10 by drawing random numbers for the lottery for additional points, and in FIG. 10, the acquisition range (number) of random numbers to be acquired is 256, and when winning each additional point It shows the number of random values.

As shown in FIG. 10, when winning the replay combination, it is selected to add 10 points with a probability of 250/256, and it is selected to add 20 points with a probability of 6/256. and other additional points are not selected.

In addition, if you win the common bell role, it is selected to add 10 points with a probability of 128/256, and it is selected to add 20 points with a probability of 64/256, and it is selected to add 20 points with a probability of 64/256. Adding 50 points is selected with a probability of 256, adding 100 points is selected with a probability of 16/256, and no other points are selected.

Also, if you win the chance role (chance), you will be selected to add 50 additional points with a probability of 184/256, and select to add 100 additional points with a probability of 24/256. , it is selected to add 300 points with a probability of 24/256, it is selected to add 500 points with a probability of 24/256, and no other points are selected.

In addition, if you win the watermelon prize, it is selected to add 10 points with a probability of 200/256, and it is selected to add 100 points with a probability of 24/256, and it is selected with a probability of 20/256. Adding 300 points is selected with a probability of 12/256, selecting adding 500 points with a probability of 12/256, and no other points are selected.

Also, if you win the weak cherry combination, it is selected to add 20 points with a probability of 128/256, and it is selected to add 50 points with a probability of 96/256, and it is selected with a probability of 96/256 to add 50 points. Adding 100 points is selected with a probability of 256, and other points are not selected.

In addition, if you win the Strong Cherry combination, you will select to add 50 additional points with a probability of 96/256, and select to add 100 additional points with a probability of 64/256. Adding 300 points is selected with a probability of 256, adding 500 points is selected with a probability of 32/256, and no other points are selected.

As described above, by executing the lottery for additional points based on each value shown in FIG. This increases the level of interest, making it possible to improve the interest of the game and the expectations of the players.
In addition, in the normal mode, the period of stay is determined by the number of ceiling games mentioned above, but even if a long ceiling game is selected, the opportunity to increase the additional points increases accordingly, and normally Even if the mode continues for a long period of time, it is possible to prevent the player's sense of expectation from decreasing.

In addition, the probability that a large number of additional points will be added to a hand with a relatively low winning probability is higher, so by playing the game in reset mode and normal mode, for example, a rare hand with a low winning probability will have a large number of points. If the player wins twice, it becomes possible to greatly increase the player's expectations.

Furthermore, in this embodiment, in addition to the normal mode, additional points are drawn during the reset mode, but this is because if the reset replay combination is not won during the reset mode, Players who wish to reset the advantageous section will be forced to change the mode to normal mode due to the inability to reset, but in such a case, if the additional points are not drawn during the reset mode, the reset will not be possible. Not only will this become impossible, but there is also the possibility that the additional points that should have been earned during the reset mode will not be obtained, which could put the player at a significant disadvantage, but there is a possibility that such situations can be prevented from occurring. This is to do so.

Note that if the push order bell role is won, additional points are not added, but even if the push order bell role is won, a predetermined number of additional points may be added, or 1 Even if a winning combination is won, a predetermined number of additional points may be added.
Further, the additional points may be notified or may not be notified. Further, notification indicating additional points may be made.
As described above, the lottery for additional points is performed.

Next, with reference to FIG. 11, a lottery for increasing the probability of winning in the AT state, which is executed according to the above-described added points, will be described.
As described above, the main control device 10 performs control to increase the winning probability of the AT state that has already been determined, based on the final addition points added during the reset mode and the normal mode. .

More specifically, the probability of winning in the AT state will be determined according to the winning mode selected based on the establishment of the conditions for transitioning to an advantageous section, but based on this determined winning probability, when transitioning to the card selection mode At the start of the game, a lottery for the AT state is held.
When drawing this AT state, a new winning probability is calculated by adding a value determined according to the additional points to the winning probability of the AT state specified in the winning mode, and based on this calculated winning probability. The final AT state lottery is held.

Further, calculation of the winning probability of the new AT state is executed by loop lottery processing.
In the loop lottery process, a loop lottery is performed to determine whether or not to add a predetermined value to the winning probability value (percentage value) in the AT state based on a predetermined loop winning probability (loop rate), and if a person wins this loop lottery. In this case, a predetermined value is added to the winning probability value in the AT state, and if the loop lottery is won, a new loop lottery is performed, and the same new loop lottery is repeated until the loop lottery is not won. It is being processed.
Note that the cycle for repeating the loop lottery may be any cycle, but it is preferable to set it to a short cycle.

In this embodiment, the loop winning probability (loop rate) is determined to be one of six values: 50%, 60%, 70%, 80%, 90%, and 99%, and When winning the loop lottery, 1 point (1%) is added to the percentage value of the winning probability value in the AT state.
Then, the main control device 10 performs a lottery to select one of the plurality of loop winning probabilities according to the above-mentioned added points.
For example, if winning mode A is selected where the probability of winning in the AT state is 50%, and a loop lottery is held with a 60% loop winning probability, each time a 60% loop lottery is won, The probability of winning in the AT state increases from 50% to 51% to 52%.

FIG. 11 shows an internal lottery table used in a lottery for determining a loop lottery probability (loop rate) in a loop lottery.
The lottery for determining the loop lottery probability (loop rate) is performed by the main controller 10 by lottery of random numbers for the loop lottery, and in FIG. 11, the acquisition range (number) of random numbers to be acquired is 256. , indicates the number of random values in the case of winning each loop winning probability.

As shown in Figure 11, if the added points are less than 1000, it is selected that the loop winning probability is 50% with a probability of 200/256, and the loop winning probability is 60% with a probability of 56/256. is selected, and other loop winning probabilities are not selected.

Additionally, if the additional points are 1000 or more but less than 2000, the loop winning probability is set to 50% with a probability of 64/256, and the loop winning probability is set to 60% with a probability of 128/256. A loop winning probability of 70% is selected with a probability of 32/256, a loop winning probability of 80% is selected with a probability of 32/256, and no other loop winning probability is selected. It becomes.

In addition, if the additional points are 2001 or more but less than 3000, a loop winning probability of 50% is selected with a probability of 32/256, and a loop winning probability of 60% is selected with a probability of 80/256. It is selected that the loop winning probability is 70% with a probability of 64/256, it is selected that the loop winning probability is 80% with a probability of 64/256, and the loop winning probability is 16/256. is selected to be 90%, and other loop winning probabilities are not selected.

In addition, if the additional points are 3001 or more but less than 4000, a loop winning probability of 60% is selected with a probability of 64/256, and a loop winning probability of 70% is selected with a probability of 80/256. It is selected that the loop winning probability is 80% with a probability of 64/256, it is selected that the loop winning probability is 90% with a probability of 32/256, and the loop winning probability is 16/256. is selected to be 99%, and other loop winning probabilities are not selected.

In addition, if the additional points are 4001 or more but less than 5000, a loop winning probability of 70% is selected with a probability of 128/256, and a loop winning probability of 80% is selected with a probability of 48/256. A loop winning probability of 90% is selected with a probability of 48/256, a loop winning probability of 99% is selected with a probability of 32/256, and no other loop winning probability is selected. It becomes.

In addition, if the additional points are 5001 or more, it is selected to set the loop winning probability to 80% with a probability of 128/256, and to set the loop winning probability to 90% with a probability of 64/256, A loop winning probability of 99% with a probability of 64/256 is selected, and other loop winning probabilities are not selected.

As described above, by executing the loop winning probability lottery based on each value shown in FIG. 11, the winning probability in the AT state increases according to the increase in the additional points added during the reset mode and the normal mode. Since the probability of increase increases, it becomes possible to improve the interest of the game and the expectations of the players.

In addition, the longer the period of normal mode, the more likely the additional points will increase, and the higher the probability that a high loop winning probability will be selected, so even if normal mode continues for a long period of time, This makes it possible to prevent players' expectations from decreasing.
In particular, the highest value (99%) of the loop winning probability is not selected unless the additional points are 3001 or more, so it is possible to prevent the disadvantages on the gaming parlor side from increasing significantly, and This makes it possible to give extremely high expectations to players who have continued playing the normal mode for a long period of time.

In addition, in this embodiment, when winning the loop lottery, 1 point (1%) is added to the percentage value of the winning probability value in the AT state, but other points are added. Good too.
Further, different points may be added depending on the loop winning probability; for example, 3 points may be added when the probability is 50%, and 4 points may be added when the probability is 60%.
Alternatively, a lottery result that confirms the transition to the AT state may be provided, and the greater the number of points added, the higher the probability that the lottery result that is confirmed will be derived.
Further, when a loop lottery is performed, the loop lottery may be performed after a predetermined number of wins (for example, three times) are guaranteed as the guaranteed number of wins.
As described above, the lottery for loop winning probability is performed.

Next, with reference to FIG. 12, a lottery for rewriting the lottery result in the AT state will be described.
As mentioned above, the AT state lottery will be executed when the card selection mode is transitioned, but the AT state lottery result will be announced in the last game in the AT battle mode that is executed after the card selection mode. Ru.

Therefore, even if the lottery result in the AT state is non-winning, the game will be executed with the lottery result in the AT state not being announced until the card selection mode and the AT battle mode are finished.
When the main controller 10 wins a predetermined rare combination by playing the game during this period, the main control device 10 performs a lottery that rewrites the AT state lottery result from non-winning to winning with a predetermined probability.
In this embodiment, when the lottery result of the game is any one of the chance hand, watermelon hand, weak cherry hand, and strong cherry hand, a rewriting lottery is performed.

FIG. 12 shows an internal lottery table used for a lottery for rewriting lottery results in the AT state.
The lottery for rewriting the AT state lottery result is performed by the main controller 10 by drawing random numbers for the rewriting lottery, and in FIG. 12, the acquisition range (number) of random numbers to be acquired is 256, (no rewriting) and the number of random numbers in the case of winning (rewriting).

As shown in Figure 12, when winning a chance hand (chance roll), non-winning (no rewriting) is selected with a probability of 244/256, and winning (rewriting) is selected with a probability of 12/256. .

Furthermore, when the watermelon winning combination is won, non-winning (no rewriting) is selected with a probability of 250/256, and winning (rewriting) is selected with a probability of 3/256.
Furthermore, when winning the weak cherry combination, non-winning (no rewriting) is selected with a probability of 250/256, and winning (rewriting) is selected with a probability of 3/256.
Furthermore, when winning the strong cherry combination, non-winning (no rewriting) is selected with a probability of 224/256, and winning (rewriting) is selected with a probability of 32/256.

As described above, by rewriting the AT state lottery result with each value shown in FIG. 12 and executing the lottery, even if the AT state lottery result is non-winning, it is possible that the lottery result will become a winner after that. As a result, the player's sense of expectation can be improved.
Furthermore, the rarer winning combination has a relatively lower probability of winning, the higher the probability of winning the rewriting lottery, so it becomes possible to perform a balanced rewriting lottery.
As described above, a lottery is performed to rewrite the AT state lottery results.

Next, with reference to FIG. 13, the additional lottery for the number of games during the AT state will be described.
During the AT state, under the control of the main control device 10, an additional lottery is performed in which a predetermined number of games is added to the remaining number of games in the AT state in some cases where a predetermined combination is won.
As described above, the additional lottery is executed based on the AT mode at that time. Therefore, the probability of winning the additional lottery will change depending on the type of AT mode.

Furthermore, in this embodiment, in addition to adding up the number of games, a pseudo-bonus state is generated in some cases where a reset replay combination is won.
The pseudo-bonus state temporarily suspends the AT state by temporarily stopping the subtraction of the number of remaining games in the AT state, and continues the suspended state until a predetermined number of games (20 games) have been played. This is done by executing the push-order navigation without subtracting the number of remaining games.
Therefore, since the number of remaining games is not subtracted during the pseudo-bonus state, an advantageous state is given to the player as the pseudo-bonus state continues. In addition, during the pseudo-bonus state, although the control content is the same as during the AT state, a different effect image is displayed on the display 8 than during the AT state, making it appear as if a bonus state is occurring. An image of the image is displayed.

The pseudo-bonus state will occur due to the establishment of the reset replay role, but if you win the reset replay role and also win the additional lottery (winning in the pseudo bonus state), it will correspond to the reset replay role. A notification is given to prompt the user to stop the symbol combination. Specifically, a display is performed on the display 8 aiming at the symbol combination (“BAR・BAR・BAR”) corresponding to the reset replay combination.
When a reset replay combination is established, a pseudo-bonus state will occur, but at this time, even if the combination of symbols corresponding to the reset replay combination does not stop due to a mistake in the eye press operation, etc. , a pseudo-bonus situation will occur.

Incidentally, even if the combination of symbols corresponding to the reset replay combination stops, since it is not the reset mode at this time, the transition to the valid section is not performed.

FIG. 13 shows the internal lottery table used for the additional lottery for the number of games in the AT state for each AT mode.
The additional lottery for the number of games during the AT state is performed by the main controller 10 by drawing random numbers for the additional lottery, and in FIG. 13, the acquisition range (number) of random numbers to be acquired is 256, and each additional game is It shows the number of random numbers (including pseudo-bonus states) when winning a number.

First, in the add-on lottery in AT mode A, as shown in FIG. 13(a), if the reset replay combination is won, there is a probability of 244/256 that the number of add-on games will be 0 games, that is, the number of games will be It is selected that no top-up is to be performed, it is selected to generate a pseudo-bonus state with a probability of 12/256, and the other options are not selected.

Also, if you win the chance hand (chance number), 10 games will be selected as the number of additional games with a probability of 50/256, 30 games will be selected as the number of additional games with a probability of 152/256, and 32/256 60 games are selected as the number of additional games with a probability of 22/256, 90 games are selected as the number of additional games with a probability of 22/256, and no other options are selected.

In addition, if you win the watermelon combination, the number of additional games will be 0 with a probability of 180/256, that is, the number of additional games will not be added, and the number of additional games will be 30 with a probability of 30/256. A game is selected, 60 games are selected as the number of additional games with a probability of 10/256, 90 games are selected as the number of additional games with a probability of 36/256, and no other options are selected.

In addition, if you win the weak cherry combination, there is a probability of 60/256 that the number of additional games will be 0, that is, no additional games will be selected, and a probability of 95/256 that the number of additional games will be 0. 10 games are selected, 30 games are selected as the number of additional games with a probability of 80/256, 60 games are selected as the number of additional games with a probability of 15/256, and 90 games are selected as the number of additional games with a probability of 6/256. is selected, and no other options are selected.

Also, if you win the Strong Cherry combination, 30 games will be selected as the number of additional games with a probability of 200/256, 60 games will be selected as the number of additional games with a probability of 36/256, and 60 games will be selected as the number of additional games with a probability of 20/256. 90 games are selected as the number of additional games, and other options are not selected.

Next, in the additional lottery for AT mode B, as shown in FIG. 13(b), if the reset replay combination is won, there is a probability of 238/256 that the number of additional games will be 0 games, that is, the number of games. It is selected that no addition will be made, it is selected that a pseudo-bonus state is generated with a probability of 18/256, and the other options are not selected.

Also, if you win the chance hand (chance number), 10 games will be selected as the number of additional games with a probability of 30/256, and 30 games will be selected as the number of additional games with a probability of 166/256, 36/256. 60 games are selected as the number of additional games with a probability of 24/256, 90 games are selected as the number of additional games with a probability of 24/256, and no other options are selected.

In addition, if you win the watermelon combination, the number of additional games will be 0 with a probability of 160/256, that is, the number of additional games will not be added, and the number of additional games will be 30 with a probability of 40/256. A game is selected, 60 games are selected as the number of additional games with a probability of 15/256, 90 games are selected as the number of additional games with a probability of 41/256, and no other options are selected.

In addition, if you win the weak cherry combination, there is a probability of 40/256 that the number of additional games will be 0, that is, no additional games will be selected, and a probability of 105/256 that the number of additional games will be 0. 10 games are selected, 30 games are selected as the number of additional games with a probability of 85/256, 60 games are selected as the number of additional games with a probability of 20/256, and 90 games are selected as the number of additional games with a probability of 6/256. is selected, and no other options are selected.

Also, if you win the Strong Cherry combination, 30 games will be selected as the number of additional games with a probability of 180/256, 60 games will be selected as the number of additional games with a probability of 46/256, and 30 games will be selected as the number of additional games with a probability of 46/256. 90 games are selected as the number of additional games, and other options are not selected.

Next, in the additional lottery for AT mode C, as shown in FIG. 13(c), if the reset replay combination is won, there is a probability of 232/256 that the number of additional games will be 0 games, that is, the number It is selected that no addition will be made, it is selected that a pseudo bonus state is generated with a probability of 24/256, and the other options are not selected.

Also, if you win the chance hand (chance number), 10 games will be selected as the number of additional games with a probability of 20/256, 30 games will be selected as the number of additional games with a probability of 166/256, and 41/256. 60 games are selected as the number of additional games with a probability of 29/256, 90 games are selected as the number of additional games with a probability of 29/256, and no other options are selected.

Also, if you win the watermelon combination, 30 games will be selected as the number of additional games with a probability of 190/256, 60 games will be selected as the number of additional games with a probability of 20/256, and 60 games will be selected as the number of additional games with a probability of 46/256. 90 games is selected as the number of games, and no other options are selected.

Also, 10 games are selected as the number of additional games with a probability of 135/256, 30 games are selected as the number of additional games with a probability of 85/256, 60 games are selected as the number of additional games with a probability of 30/256, 90 games are selected as the number of additional games with a probability of 6/256, and no other options are selected.

Also, if you win the Strong Cherry combination, 30 games will be selected as the number of additional games with a probability of 160/256, 60 games will be selected as the number of additional games with a probability of 56/256, and 60 games will be selected as the number of additional games with a probability of 40/256. 90 games are selected as the number of additional games, and other options are not selected.

As described above, by executing the additional lottery for the number of games during the AT state using each value shown in FIG. 13, if the additional lottery is won, the duration of the AT state will be extended by that amount. This makes it possible to improve the expectations of the players.
In addition, the rarer combinations with a relatively lower probability of winning have a higher probability of winning in the bonus lottery, and the number of bonus games is also larger, so it is possible to conduct a more balanced bonus lottery. It becomes.

In addition, the manner in which the number of games is added will change depending on the AT mode in which you are staying, so it is possible to prevent a rut in playing during the AT state and to generate an AT state with a more variety of ways to add. This makes it possible to improve the interest of the game.

Furthermore, the higher the probability that the number of ceiling games will be in an AT mode (for example, AT mode C), the higher the probability that the number of games will be added, so it is possible to form a more balanced execution mode of the AT state. becomes possible.

In addition, if a reset replay combination is won, there is a possibility that a pseudo-bonus state will occur, so the game during the AT state will be more diverse, and it will be possible to improve the interest of the game. .
As described above, an additional lottery for the number of games is performed during the AT state.

Next, the flow (progress) of the game on the display 8 of the slot machine 1 will be explained with reference to FIG.
In the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, as described above, the main controller 10 controls the gaming section to either a normal section in which it is impossible to shift to the AT state or an advantageous section in which it is possible to shift to the AT state. By doing this, you can manage the basic progress of the game.
Further, the main control device 10 manages detailed progress of games such as games related to the AT state using the progress management mode described above.

Further, the sub-control device 20 receives information regarding game sections and progress management modes from the main control device 10, and displays an effect image corresponding to the received information on the display 8. Furthermore, the speaker 9 outputs sound effects and the lamp 11 emits decorative light.

FIG. 14(a) shows the progress of the game when the game section shifts from the normal section to the advantageous section based on the execution of the game in the slot machine 1, and the AT state is won at the first AT state transition lottery. , the correspondence between game sections and each mode, and the number of games in each mode.
First, as shown in FIG. 14(a), when a system reset or the like of the slot machine 1 is executed, the gaming section is shifted to the normal section.
Then, the progress management mode is shifted to the preparation mode, and accordingly, on the display 8, an effect image corresponding to the preparation mode is displayed.
The preparation mode is maintained until the advantageous section transition condition is satisfied by executing the game.

Next, during the preparation mode, if the conditions for shifting to an advantageous section are satisfied, the game section is shifted to the advantageous section.
When the game section is shifted to the advantageous section, a lottery is held for the winning mode, AT mode, and number of ceiling games, and the current winning mode, AT mode, and number of ceiling games are determined.
Further, by shifting the game section to the advantageous section, the progress management mode is shifted to the game explanation mode, and accordingly, on the display 8, an effect image corresponding to the game explanation mode is displayed.
Further, when each game is executed in the game explanation mode, the mode promotion lottery mentioned above is executed.
The game explanation mode remains until a predetermined number of games (45) have been played.

Next, when a predetermined number of games (45 times) are played during the game explanation mode, the progress management mode is shifted to the gacha mode. The game section during this period is maintained as an advantageous section.
Furthermore, upon transition to the gacha mode, an effect image corresponding to the gacha mode is displayed on the display 8. Then, in the final game of the gacha mode, a card image indicating the type of winning mode or AT mode is displayed on the display 8.
Gacha mode remains until a predetermined number of games (for example, five) have been played.
Also, between the last game in Gacha mode and the start of the next game, the display 8 will indicate whether to shift to reset mode in the next game, or to shift to normal mode without shifting to reset mode. A mode selection image is displayed on the display 8.

Next, when the game is played a predetermined number of times (for example, five times) during the gacha mode, the progress management mode is shifted to the reset mode. The game section during this period is maintained as an advantageous section.
Furthermore, before the first game in the reset mode starts, the mode selection image is displayed on the display 8 as described above, but when the selection to shift to the reset mode is made, An effect image corresponding to the reset mode is displayed on the display 8.
On the other hand, when the selection to shift to the normal mode is made, the display 8 does not display the effect image corresponding to the reset mode, but instead displays the effect image corresponding to the normal mode to which the transition is scheduled. Ru.

However, even if the selection to shift to normal mode is made and the effect image corresponding to normal mode is displayed, the progress management mode in the main controller 10 maintains the reset mode during this time, so the The normal mode will be announced in a pseudo manner on the display 8.

In addition, if the progress management mode is maintained in the reset mode and the selection to shift to the reset mode is made when displaying the mode selection image described above, if the reset replay role is won, the reset replay role will be changed to the reset replay role. A notification prompting the user to stop the corresponding symbol combination is executed on the display 8.

The reset mode stays for a predetermined number of games (30 times), but if a reset replay combination is established (wins) before the predetermined number of games are played, the reset mode ends. Then, the gaming section is transferred to the normal section (reset).
Further, by executing the game in the reset mode, the above-mentioned lottery for additional points is performed.

Furthermore, if the selection to shift to the normal mode is made when the above mode selection image is displayed, even if the reset replay combination is won, the notification urging the user to stop the combination of symbols corresponding to the reset replay combination will not be executed. .
However, in this case, the normal mode is only pseudo-notified on the display 8, and the control content of the main controller 10 remains in the reset mode. If the reset replay is established in , the reset mode ends and the game section shifts to the normal section.

Note that mode selection is, for example, switched on the display by operating the production button 2d, but by operating the start lever 3 or stop button 5, the progress management mode managed by the main controller 10 can be changed to the reset mode. It may also be possible to directly switch (select) whether to use normal mode or normal mode. In this case, the pseudo normal mode notification described above is not performed.

Next, during the reset mode, when a predetermined number of games (30) are executed without a reset replay combination being established, the progress management mode is shifted to the normal mode. The game section during this period is maintained as an advantageous section.
Note that even if the normal mode is selected when the above-described mode selection image is displayed, the time to shift the progress management mode to the normal mode is when the above-mentioned predetermined number of games (30 times) have been executed.
Further, with the transition to the normal mode, an effect image corresponding to the normal mode is displayed on the display 8.

The normal mode remains until the number of games played reaches the ceiling number of games.
In this case, as shown in FIG. 14(a), when 500 games are selected as the maximum number of ceiling games, the number of games executed during reset mode and normal mode will be the number of ceiling games. , the number of games in normal mode is 470 games.
Therefore, the counter that counts the number of ceiling games (advantageous period games counter) starts counting at the start of reset mode, so when transitioning from reset mode to normal mode, the number of ceiling games will be It has already been counted, and when transitioning to the normal mode, it is counted (for example, displayed on the display 8) from the intermediate count value (30 games).

Next, when the number of games played during the normal mode reaches the ceiling number of games (470 games), the progress management mode is shifted to the card selection mode. The game section during this period is maintained as an advantageous section.
At the time of transition to the card selection mode (for example, at the beginning of the first game), the loop lottery described above and the AT state transition lottery are performed, and it is determined at this time whether or not to generate the AT state.

In the card selection mode, the player's card image and the opponent's (opponent's) card image are selected on the display 8, but the opponent's card image is selected by the player's card image and the opponent's card image. It is derived by executing selection effects between games. Note that the card image on the player's side has already been selected based on the card type lottery.
The card selection mode remains until a predetermined number of games (three) have been played.

Next, when a predetermined number of games (three times) are executed during the card selection mode, the progress management mode is shifted to the AT battle mode. The game section during this period is maintained as an advantageous section.
In the AT battle mode, a card battle performance (competition performance) is executed on the display 8 using the player's card image selected in the card selection mode and the opponent's card image.

The card battle performance is continuously executed until the number of games executed during AT battle mode reaches a predetermined number of times, and in the final game in AT battle mode, it is based on the AT state transition lottery result that has already been determined. The result of the match will be derived and displayed.
The AT battle mode remains until the number of times the game is executed reaches a predetermined number of times.
Further, by executing the game in the AT battle mode, the aforementioned AT state rewriting lottery is performed, and if the rewriting lottery is won, the AT state transition lottery result is rewritten.

Next, when the AT state shift lottery result is a winning result, after the AT battle mode ends, the progress management mode is shifted to the AT mode, and the gaming state is shifted to the AT state. The game section during this period is maintained as an advantageous section.
On the other hand, if the AT state shift lottery result is non-winning, after the AT battle mode ends, the game section is shifted to the normal section, and the progress management mode is shifted to the preparation mode.

During the AT state, the display 8 displays an effect image corresponding to the AT state, and also displays a corresponding push order navigation upon winning the push order bell combination.
Moreover, by executing the game during the AT state, the above-mentioned game number addition lottery is performed, and if the additional game number lottery is won, a predetermined number of games is added to the remaining number of games.
The AT state continues until the number of remaining games becomes 0, and when the number of remaining games becomes 0, the AT state ends and the game section shifts to the normal section.

Next, regarding the progress of the game shown in FIG. 14(a) above, regarding the progress of the game when a reset replay combination is established during the first reset mode, and after that, the AT state transition lottery is not won. , will be explained with reference to FIG. 14(b).
Note that explanations of parts that overlap with those in FIG. 14(a) will be omitted.

As shown in FIG. 14(b), if a reset replay combination is established in the 13th game in the reset mode, the game section is transferred to the normal section, and the progress management mode is transferred to the preparation mode. .
Then, the progress management mode is shifted again in the order of preparation mode → game explanation mode → gacha mode.

FIG. 14(b) exemplifies the case where the selection to shift to the normal mode is made when displaying the mode selection image at the end of the gacha mode, so when the gacha mode ends, on the display 8. , an effect image corresponding to the normal mode is displayed in a pseudo manner. However, the progress management mode remains in the reset mode from the end of the gacha mode until a predetermined number of games (30) have been played.

In addition, in the example shown in FIG. 14(b), it is assumed that the number of ceiling games is 400, so when the 400th game is played from the end of the gacha mode, the progress management mode is changed to card selection as described above. mode, and then to AT battle mode.

In addition, in the example shown in FIG. 14(b), it is assumed that 10 times is selected as the number of games in AT battle mode, and it is assumed that the AT state transition lottery is not won. While the game is running, after a card battle effect that finally informs you that you have not won the AT state is displayed, the AT battle mode is ended, the game section is transferred to the normal section, and the same game is played from now on. The progression is repeated.

Next, with respect to the progress of the game shown in FIG. 14(a) above, when the mode selection image is displayed after the end of the first gacha mode, a selection to shift to the normal mode is made, and then a transition lottery for the AT state is made. The progress of the game when the player wins will be explained with reference to FIG. 14(c).
Note that explanations of parts that overlap with those in FIG. 14(a) will be omitted.

As shown in FIG. 14(c), when the mode selection image is displayed after the end of the first gacha mode, if a selection is made to shift to the normal mode, an effect image corresponding to the reset mode is displayed on the display 8. is not displayed, but an effect image corresponding to the next normal mode is displayed.

However, even if the selection to shift to normal mode is made and the effect image corresponding to normal mode is displayed, the progress management mode on the main controller 10 will remain in reset mode for 30 games after the end of gacha mode. Since the normal mode is maintained, the normal mode is only announced on the display 8 in a pseudo manner.

Next, in the example shown in FIG. 14(c), it is assumed that the number of ceiling games is 500, so during the 500th game after the end of the gacha mode, the effect image corresponding to the normal mode will be displayed. is displayed on the display 8.
Then, as described above, the progress management mode is shifted to the card selection mode, and then to the AT battle mode.

Furthermore, in the example shown in FIG. 14(c), it is assumed that 15 games have been selected as the number of games in the AT battle mode, and the AT state transition lottery has been won, so 15 games in the AT battle mode have been selected. During execution, after a card battle effect that finally informs that the AT state has been won is displayed, the AT battle mode is ended, and then the gaming state is shifted to the AT state.
After a predetermined number of games (200 games) have been played in the AT state, the game section is shifted to the normal section, and the same game progress is repeated thereafter.
As described above, the game progresses.

Next, the effect images on the display 8 corresponding to the progress of the game will be explained with reference to FIGS. 15 to 19.
The effect image on the display 8 is executed by the sub-control device 20 based on the reception of a control signal from the main control device 10.

15 and 16 correspond to the example shown in FIG. 14(b) above, and show the display on the display 8 when a reset replay combination is established during the reset mode in the progress of the game. .
First, as shown in FIG. 15(a), when the progress management mode shifts to the preparation mode, the preparation mode image 31a is displayed on the main part of the screen of the display 8 as an effect image corresponding to the preparation mode.
Furthermore, a mode image 30 is displayed at the upper right of the screen of the display 8 to notify the current image mode state.
In FIG. 15A, since the progress management mode has shifted to the preparation mode, the mode image 30 displays text information of “preparation mode”.

Note that the image mode displayed on the mode image 30 is the case where the mode corresponding to the progress management mode in the main controller 10 is displayed as is, and the case where the progress management mode is changed by referring to the progress management mode on the sub-control device 20. may independently select and display different image modes.
Further, the effect image displayed on the display 8 may be a video display in which a predetermined character or the like appears, or a still image display.

Next, as shown in FIG. 15(b), in the game in the preparation mode, when the advantageous section transition condition is satisfied, after the game ends, the preparation mode image 31a displayed on the main screen of the display 8 is added to the preparation mode image 31a. Then, a condition satisfaction image A32a consisting of text information of "transition complete" is displayed in front of the preparation mode image 31a, informing that the conditions for transition to an advantageous section have been satisfied.

Further, at the lower right of the screen of the display device 8, a transition destination image 34 is displayed to notify the next image mode.
In FIG. 15(b), since the next transition destination from the preparation mode is the game explanation mode, the transition destination image 34 displays text information of "Game Explanation".

Next, as shown in FIG. 15(c), when the progress management mode shifts to the game explanation mode, the game explanation mode image 31b is displayed on the main part of the screen of the display 8 as a performance image corresponding to the game explanation mode. , an explanation of the game in the slot machine 1 is announced using a video, text information, etc.
In addition, a remaining number of games image 33 is displayed at the bottom left of the screen of the display 8, which informs the number of remaining games at that point in the game explanation mode, and a mode image 30 at the top right of the screen is displayed with character information of "game explanation mode". will be changed to

Next, as shown in FIG. 15(d), when the game in the game explanation mode progresses and the final game (45th game) in the game explanation mode starts, the main part of the screen of the display 8 displays In addition to the current game explanation mode image 31b, a transition destination image 34 is displayed at the lower right of the screen of the display 8 to notify the next image mode.
In FIG. 15(d), since the next destination of the game explanation mode is the gacha mode, an image indicating the gacha mode is displayed in the destination image 34.

Next, as shown in FIG. 15(e), when the progress management mode shifts to the gacha mode, the gacha mode image 31c is displayed on the main screen of the display 8 as an effect image corresponding to the gacha mode, and a predetermined A gacha effect in which a predetermined card is drawn from a gacha device is displayed as a moving image.
In addition, a number-of-remaining-games image 33 is displayed at the bottom left of the screen of the display device 8, which informs you of the number of remaining games at that point in the gacha mode, and the mode image 30 at the top-right of the screen is changed to text information of "Gacha mode". be done.

Next, as shown in FIG. 15(f), as the game in the gacha mode progresses, during the final game (fifth game) of the gacha mode, the above-mentioned gacha effect, which is exemplified as the first game information, is displayed. A card B image 35a is displayed to notify the type of card that has been received.

The card derived and displayed by the gacha effect is a card corresponding to the card type determined by the card type lottery described above, and FIG. 15(f) illustrates the case where card B is selected. Therefore, a card B image 35a corresponding to card B is displayed.
The winning mode or AT mode at that time is suggested by the notification of the type of card derived and displayed by this gacha effect.

After the final game of the gacha mode ends, as shown in FIG. 15(g), the card B image 35a moves to the right side of the screen, and a selection image for selecting the next mode is displayed approximately in the center of the screen. Is displayed.
The selected images are displayed with the reset mode selection image 36a and the normal mode selection image 36b side by side, and the frame of the currently selected image is displayed with light emission.

The selection of the mode is performed by operating the production button 2d, and each time the production button 2d is operated, the luminescent display of the frame of the image to be selected is switched alternately, and the frame of the image corresponding to the desired mode is displayed luminescently. Sometimes, the selection is confirmed by the next game start operation (operation of the start lever 3).

FIG. 15(h) shows a case where transition to the reset mode is selected as a result of the mode selection described above.
As shown in FIG. 15(h), when the reset mode is selected, an image matching the progress management mode in the main controller 10 will be displayed, so that from the next game in gacha mode, A reset mode image 31d is displayed on the main part of the screen of the display 8 as an effect image corresponding to the reset mode.
In addition, a number of remaining games image 33 is displayed at the bottom left of the screen of the display device 8 to notify the number of remaining games at that point in time during the reset mode, and the mode image 30 at the top right of the screen is changed to text information of "reset mode". be done.

Next, FIG. 16(a) shows a case where a one-card winning combination is won during the reset mode.
In this embodiment, when a bonus role is won, the symbol combination corresponding to the bonus role can be stopped only in a game where a 1-card role is won, but in a game in the reset mode, a 1-card role is won. In this case, a notification is displayed on the display 8 to urge the player to stop the symbol combination corresponding to the bonus combination.

As shown in FIG. 16(a), if a one-card combination is won during the reset mode and the bonus combination is in the winning state at that time, a message " A stop instruction image A37a consisting of text information such as "Aim for 7" and a series of four arrow images A37b indicating the order in which the reels 4 are to be stopped are displayed at approximately the center of the screen of the display 8.
Due to this notification, when the symbol combination corresponding to the bonus combination is stopped, the gaming state related to the bonus combination shifts to the bonus state, and the reset mode and the bonus state are controlled in parallel.

Next, FIG. 16(b) shows a case where the reset replay combination is won in a state where the reset mode and the bonus state are controlled in parallel.
As shown in FIG. 16(b), in a state where the reset mode and the bonus state are controlled in parallel, if the reset replay combination is won, the “BAR A stop instruction image B38a consisting of a symbol image of "" and a triple arrow image B38b indicating the order in which the reels 4 are to be stopped are displayed at approximately the center of the screen of the display 8.

Due to this notification, if the symbol combination corresponding to the reset replay combination is stopped (the reset replay combination is established) by the player's operation, the game section will be shifted to the normal section.
That is, the main control device 10 as the section control means causes the player to establish a reset replay combination after the card image (gaming information) is notified by the display 8 (first notification means) in the advantageous section. When an operation for this purpose (operation in a special mode) is executed, control for shifting to the normal section can be executed.

Also, during the bonus state as the special gaming state, the game is executed with 1 bet set as the second number of bets, so the main controller 10 as the section control means controls the number of bets set as 1 bet as the second number of bets. When the game is executed based on the settings, it becomes possible to control the transition from the advantageous section to the normal section.

Further, the reset mode image 31d, mode image 30, etc. displayed under the control of the sub-control device 20 serve as progress-related information related to the progress of the game.
Therefore, after the display device 8 (first notification means) notifies the card image (gaming information), the sub-control device 20 and the display device 8 are configured to notify progress-related information related to the progress of the game. This constitutes three notification means.
Further, the main control device 10 as the section control means controls the player when the third notification means notifies the reset mode image 31d as predetermined progress related information or the mode image 30 indicating the reset mode. When an operation for establishing a reset replay combination (operation in a special mode) is executed, control to shift to the normal section can be executed.

Further, when the third notification means is notifying the reset mode image 31d or the mode image 30 indicating the reset mode, the sub-control device 20 and the display 8 perform an operation ( This constitutes a fourth notification means that can notify a stop instruction image B38a and an arrow image B38b as promotion information for prompting a special mode of operation.

Further, even if the bonus state is not executed concurrently during the reset mode, if the reset replay combination is won, the stop instruction image B38a and the arrow image B38b are displayed on the display 8 in the same way as above, and the reset Although the symbol combination corresponding to the replay role is prompted to stop, by generating a bonus state that is executed in a 1 bet game during reset mode, it is possible to establish a reset replay role while suppressing medal consumption. It becomes.
Furthermore, during the bonus state, the probability of winning a one-card combination increases, so it becomes possible to establish a reset replay combination while further suppressing the consumption of medals.

Incidentally, only when a bonus state is being executed in parallel during the reset mode, a notification may be made to urge the stop of the symbol combination corresponding to the reset replay combination.
Further, even if a one-card combination is established during the reset mode, notification may not be made to urge the stop of the symbol combination corresponding to the bonus combination.

Next, FIG. 16(c) shows the display on the display 8 after the game ends when the symbol combinations corresponding to the reset replay combination have stopped.
As shown in FIG. 16(c). In a game in reset mode, when a reset replay combination is established, after the game ends, in addition to the reset mode image 31d displayed on the main part of the screen of the display 8, the reset replay combination is established and the game section is reset. A condition-fulfilling image B32b consisting of text information of "reset completed" is displayed in front of the reset mode image 31d, informing that the reset mode has been completed.

Further, at the lower right of the screen of the display device 8, a transition destination image 34 is displayed to notify the next image mode.
In FIG. 16C, since the advantageous section has been reset, the destination image 34 displays an image indicating the preparation mode.
From the next game, the preparation mode image 31a shown in FIG. 16(d) is displayed on the display 8, and the mode image 30 at the top right of the screen is changed to text information of "preparation mode."

17 and 18 correspond to the example shown in FIG. 14(c) above, and show the display on the display 8 in each mode in the progress of the game, and in particular, the normal mode can be changed by selecting the mode. Indicates the selected case.
Note that FIG. 17 shows the display from the gacha mode, and omits the display before that.

First, as shown in FIG. 17(a), when the progress management mode shifts to gacha mode, similar to the example shown in FIG. A gacha mode image 31c is displayed as a performance image, and a gacha performance in which a predetermined card is derived from a predetermined gacha device is displayed as a moving image.

In FIG. 17(b), since the case where the card SS is selected is illustrated, a card SS image 35b corresponding to the card SS, which is illustrated as the second game information, is displayed.
The winning mode or AT mode at that time is suggested by the notification of the type of card derived and displayed by this gacha effect.

Then, as described above, after the final game in gacha mode ends, as shown in FIG. 17(c), the card SS image 35b moves to the right side of the screen and is placed in the approximate center of the screen to select the next mode. The selected image will be displayed.

FIG. 17(d) shows a case where transition to the normal mode is selected as a result of the mode selection described above.
As shown in FIG. 17(d), when the normal mode is selected, an image different from the progress management mode on the main controller 10 will be displayed, and from the next game in the gacha mode, the display will 8, a normal mode image 31e is displayed as an effect image corresponding to the normal mode.
Further, a normal mode game number image 48c that notifies the number of games played during the normal mode is displayed at the bottom left of the screen of the display device 8, and the mode image 30 at the top right of the screen is changed to text information of "normal mode". be done.

When the normal mode is selected, the normal mode image 31e will be displayed on the main screen of the display 8, but for 30 games after the end of the gacha mode, the progress management mode on the main controller 10 will be Since this is strictly a reset mode, the character information of the normal mode image 31e and the mode image 30 at this time is used to notify the normal mode in a pseudo manner under the control of the sub-control device 20.
Therefore, if a reset replay combination is accidentally established during this period, the game period will shift to the normal period against the player's will.

However, while the sub-control device 20 is pseudo-notifying the normal mode, if the reset replay combination is won, the sub-control device 20 does not notify the user to stop the combination of symbols corresponding to the reset replay combination. Therefore, it is possible to avoid the establishment of a reset replay combination.

Next, FIG. 17(e) shows a case where a one-card winning combination is won during the normal mode (including the pseudo normal mode).
As shown in FIG. 17(e), when a one-copy winning combination is won, a navigation image 39 is displayed at the bottom of the screen of the display 8 to notify that the middle reel 4b will be stopped first.
This is to avoid stopping the combination of symbols corresponding to the bonus role, which can only be stopped when a single-card role is won, and it is not particularly advantageous for the player, as it only suppresses the consumption of medals. This is to avoid an unnecessary bonus state from occurring.
Note that the navigation image 39 is displayed not only during the normal mode but also when winning a one-card combination other than during the reset mode.

Next, FIG. 17(f) shows the display on the display 8 when the ceiling number of games is reached by playing the game in the normal mode.
As shown in FIG. 17(f), during the execution of the final game of the normal game that has reached the ceiling number of games, a battle start image is displayed on the main screen of the display 8 to notify that the card battle effect will start. 40 is displayed.
Further, in the example shown in FIG. 17(f), since the ceiling game number is 500 games, the normal mode game number image 48c shows "500G" at the lower left of the screen of the display 8. Additionally, an additional point image 49 indicating the total number of additional points acquired during the normal mode is displayed at the top left of the screen, and the example shown in FIG. 17(f) shows that the acquired additional points are "2700P". An additional point image 49 is displayed.

Next, FIGS. 17(g) to 17(h) and FIGS. 18(a) to 18(c) show the display on the display 8 during the card selection mode, which is transitioned to when the normal mode ends. There is.
The card selection mode will continue for three games, during which a card selection effect for selecting the opponent's card will be executed on the display 8.

FIG. 17(g) shows the display on the display 8 during the execution of the first game in the card selection mode.
As shown in FIG. 17(g), during the execution of the first game in the card selection mode, an opponent's card image A42a, an opponent's card image B42b, and an opponent's card image are displayed approximately in the center of the screen of the display 8. C42c are displayed side by side in the left and right direction. These cards are displayed as options that could eventually become your opponent's cards.

A plurality of types of cards are set in advance to be displayed as options, and each card has a level of expectation (high level of expectation, medium level of expectation, low level of expectation) for winning in the AT state. Then, three types of cards are selected from among the plurality of cards according to the AT state transition lottery result.
Then, the final card selected will be a card with low expectations if the final AT state transition lottery probability is 80% or less, and if it is 81% or more and less than 90%, it will be a card with medium expectations. , if it is 91% or higher, it is a card with high expectations.
In the example shown in FIG. 17(g), an opponent's card image A42a corresponding to a card with a high expectation level (5 stars), an opponent's card image B42b corresponding to a card with a low expectation level (2 stars), An opponent's card image C42c corresponding to a card with medium expectations (3 stars) is displayed.

Further, at the bottom of the screen of the display device 8, an operation image 41 is displayed, which is composed of an image imitating the effect button 2d and a character image of "PUSH", and prompts the user to operate the effect button 2d. is encouraged.
Further, the mode image 30 at the top right of the screen of the display 8 is changed to text information of "Card Selection".

Next, FIG. 17(h) shows the display on the display 8 when the player operates the production button 2d after the operation image 41 is displayed.
As shown in FIG. 17(h), when the production button 2d is operated, one of the three opponent's cards displayed is erased.
In FIG. 17(h), the other party's card image B42b with low expectation level is erased, and the other party's card image A42a and the other party's card image C42c remain.

Next, FIG. 18(a) shows the display on the display 8 during execution of the second game in the card selection mode.
As shown in FIG. 18(a), during the execution of the second game in the card selection mode, the remaining two cards are displayed due to the erasure of the cards from the first game.
Note that even if the production button 2d is not operated during the previous game, one card is erased in the same manner as described above at the start of the second game.
Further, in the lower part of the screen of the display device 8, an operation image 41 that prompts the user to operate the performance button 2d is displayed, as in the first game, to prompt the user to operate the performance button 2d.

Next, FIG. 18(b) shows the display on the display 8 when the player operates the production button 2d after displaying the operation image 41 of the second game.
As shown in FIG. 18(b), when the production button 2d is operated, one of the two opponent's cards displayed is erased.
In FIG. 18(b), the other party's card image C42c, which has a medium expectation level, is erased, and the other party's card image A42a remains.

Next, FIG. 18(c) shows the display on the display 8 during the execution of the third (last) game in the card selection mode.
As shown in FIG. 18(c), during the execution of the third game in the card selection mode, due to the erasure of the cards in the second game, the one card finally selected is shown in close-up. , an expectation level image 44 showing the expectation level of the card is displayed on the right side of the display 8 screen.

In the example shown in FIG. 18(c), the opponent's card image A42a with the highest expectation level is the card that is finally selected, and the expectation level image 44 has five stars indicating the expectation level.
The card to be finally selected is determined in advance based on the transition lottery probability of the final AT state at that time, and the card selection effect is developed according to the determined card. Further, an expectation image is also predetermined for each card.

Next, FIG. 18(d) shows the display on the display 8 during the AT battle mode, which is entered after the end of the card selection mode.
The AT battle mode will continue for a maximum of 15 games, and during this time a card battle effect is executed on the display 8 in which a battle between the player's cards and the opponent's cards takes place.

As shown in FIG. 18(d), when the AT battle mode is entered, the player's card image is displayed on the left side of the screen of the display 8, and the opponent's card image is displayed on the right side of the screen.
In the example shown in FIG. 18(d), a card SS image 35b corresponding to the card SS selected in the gacha mode is displayed as the player's card, and a card SS image 35b corresponding to the card SS selected in the card selection mode is displayed as the opponent's card. Card image A42a is displayed.

Additionally, a meter image A45a indicating the win/loss situation of the player's card is displayed at the top of the player's card with the meter value full, and above the player's card, the meter image A45a is displayed with the meter value full. A meter image B45b showing the winning/losing status of the card is displayed with the meter value full.
Moreover, between each card, a "VS" opposing image 46b indicating that both cards are competing is displayed. Furthermore, the mode image 30 at the top right of the screen of the display 8 is changed to text information of "AT Battle".

Then, each time the game is executed during the AT battle mode, as shown in FIG. At the same time, the meter value of either meter image A45a or meter image B45b decreases for each card battle performance, and the battle situation in each game is notified.

Next, FIG. 18(f) shows the display on the display 8 after the final game (for example, the 15th game) of the AT battle mode ends.
In the card battle performance executed on the display unit 8 during AT battle mode, the final battle result is determined in advance according to the transition lottery result of the AT state, and the card battle is performed so that the final battle result is determined. The performance will proceed.
Therefore, if the AT state transition lottery result is a win for the AT state, the final battle result will be derived and displayed so that the player's card wins, and if the AT state is not won, the The final battle result is derived and displayed so that the opponent's card wins.

The example shown in FIG. 18(f) is the display on the display 8 when the AT state transition lottery result is a winning AT state and the final battle result is derived and displayed so that the player's card wins. It shows.
As shown in FIG. 18(f), when the player's card wins, the meter value of the opponent's meter image B45b becomes 0, and the opponent's card changes to the defeated card image 47 indicating defeat. will be changed to
Furthermore, between each card, a win/loss image 46c consisting of text information of "win" indicating that the player's card has won is displayed.
Depending on the result of this card battle performance, it will be announced that the AT state will be entered from the next game.

Next, FIG. 18(g) shows the display on the display 8 when the gaming state shifts to the AT state after the end of the AT battle mode. In particular, the display on the display 8 when transitioning to the AT state in AT mode C is shown.
As shown in FIG. 18(g), when the AT state is entered, at the first start of the game, text information of "AT mode C has entered!" which notifies the start of the AT state in AT mode C. An AT entry image 32c is displayed.

Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 18(h), an AT state image 31f corresponding to the AT state in AT mode C is displayed on the main part of the screen of the display 8, and a mode image 31f is displayed on the upper right of the screen of the display 8. 30 is changed to text information of "AT mode C" to notify that the AT state is in AT mode C.
Further, an AT game number image 48a is additionally displayed at the lower left of the screen of the display device 8, and the number of executed games and executable games in the AT state are displayed as fractions, and an acquired number image 48b is additionally displayed at the upper left of the screen. The total number of medals acquired during the AT state is displayed.

Next, FIG. 19(a) shows the display on the display 8 when the normal mode is selected by the player and the normal mode is pseudo-notified under the control of the sub-control device 20.
As mentioned above, when the normal mode is selected, the normal mode image 31e is displayed on the main screen of the display 8, but for 30 games after the end of the gacha mode, the main controller 10 Since the progress management mode is just a reset mode, if a reset replay combination is established at this time, the game section will shift to the normal section against the player's will.

Therefore, while the normal mode is being displayed in a pseudo manner, if the reset replay combination is won, as shown in FIG. 39 is displayed at the bottom of the screen of the display 8.
By displaying the navigation image 39 notifying that the left reel 4a will be stopped first, it is possible to avoid the creation of a reset replay combination that requires a reverse push stop operation.

Next, FIG. 19(b) shows the display on the display 8 when the reset mode is selected by the player and the player wins the reset replay combination while staying in the reset mode and before transitioning to the bonus state. It shows.

As mentioned above, when the reset mode is selected, the player wishes to shift the gaming section to the normal section, but the reset replay role is not played until the bonus state has been entered (reset Since it is possible to win even in a state where the mode and bonus state are not controlled in parallel, if the reset replay combination is won at this time, as shown in FIG. 19(b), the reset replay combination A stop instruction image B38a consisting of a "BAR" symbol image that prompts the user to stop the symbol combination corresponding to , and a triple arrow image B38b indicating the order in which the reels 4 are to be stopped are displayed approximately in the center of the screen of the display 8. .

With this notification, if the symbol combination corresponding to the reset replay combination is stopped (the reset replay combination is established) by the player's operation, the game section will be shifted to the normal section.

As described above, since various effect images are displayed on the display 8 in accordance with the progress of the game, it is possible to play the game while accurately grasping the progress of the game.
In addition, since it is possible to accurately determine that the player is staying in the reset mode where the advantageous section can be reset, players who wish to reset the advantageous section can reliably reset the advantageous section. This makes it possible to give players a sense of satisfaction with the game.

In addition, since the reset mode is entered after the gacha mode in which suggestive information regarding the winning mode and AT mode is announced, information for determining whether or not to reset the advantageous section is provided to the player in advance. This makes it possible.
In addition, each time the player enters the reset mode, it is possible to repeatedly reset the advantageous section, so the advantageous section can be reset as many times as desired until the player is notified of the desired suggestion information. This makes it possible for players to play games in a manner that satisfies them.

Furthermore, if a reset replay combination is won in the reset mode, a notification is given to establish the reset replay combination, so it becomes possible to easily reset the advantageous section.
In addition, if you win a 1-card combination in reset mode, a notification will be sent to stop the combination of symbols that correspond to the bonus combination, so you can reset with reduced medal consumption due to the occurrence of a bonus state. This makes it possible to establish a replay combination.

In addition, in gacha mode, since the winning mode and AT mode are suggested, it is possible to reliably provide information to the player to decide whether to reset or not. Since this suggestion is carried out in the form of deriving and displaying card images, it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

In addition, a card battle effect is executed to determine whether or not to generate an AT state by using the card image that suggests the winning mode or AT mode as is, so it is possible to make the progress of the game easier to understand, and This allows players to enjoy card battle performances while maintaining the sense of anticipation that has been heightened by the derivation of card images in gacha mode.

In addition, by transitioning to reset mode, it is possible for the player to reset the advantageous section at his/her discretion, but there are game explanation modes and gacha modes that require a predetermined number of games to be played before transitioning to reset mode. , Even if the player repeatedly resets the mode to a highly anticipated mode, it will be necessary to run the game for the game explanation mode or gacha mode, and even if it is possible to reset the game section, the player will This makes it possible to prevent companies from gaining significant profits.

In addition, when the gacha mode ends, it is possible to select whether to enter the reset mode or the normal mode, so the player can play the game in the desired presentation mode, giving the player a sense of satisfaction. This makes it possible.
As described above, effect images are displayed on the display 8 in accordance with the progress of the game.

Next, FIG. 20 shows a flowchart of the gaming state control process performed by the main control device 10, and with reference to this, the progress of the game and the reset of the advantageous section will be explained.

First, in step S1, it is determined whether the game section is a normal section.
When the game section is a normal section, the process moves to step S2, and when the game section is not a normal section, the process moves to step S6.

Next, in step S2, it is determined whether the advantageous section transition conditions are satisfied.
The advantageous section transition condition is the establishment of a predetermined role (for example, a bell role or a rare role), so if the predetermined role is established as an advantageous section transition condition, the process moves to step S3, and the predetermined role is established. If not, the game state control process ends.

Next, in step S3, a winning mode lottery process is performed, that is, a lottery is performed to determine the type of winning mode using the lottery table shown in FIG. 5, and the process moves to step S4.

Next, in step S4, an AT mode lottery process is performed, that is, a lottery is performed to determine the type of AT mode using the lottery table shown in FIG. 6, and the process moves to step S5.

Next, in step S5, advantageous section transition control processing is performed.
In the advantageous section transition control process, the game section is transferred from the normal section to the advantageous section, and the progress management mode is transferred to the game explanation mode, and the game state control process is ended.

Next, in step S6, it is determined whether the advantageous section has reached the limiter.
This is whether the number of games played during the advantageous period reached a predetermined number (for example, 1500) or the number of medals acquired during the advantageous period reached a predetermined number (for example, 2400). If the advantageous section has reached the limiter, the process moves to step S7, and if the advantageous area has not reached the limiter, the process moves to step S8.

Next, in step S7, normal section transition control processing is performed.
In the normal section transition control process, the game section is transferred from the advantageous section to the normal section, and the progress management mode is transferred to the preparation mode, and the game state control process is ended.

Next, in step S8, it is determined whether the advantageous section game number counter is greater than or equal to X and less than or equal to Y.
This is to determine whether the progress management mode is the reset mode. The advantageous section game number counter is a counter for counting the number of games from the start of the advantageous section, and in this embodiment, the progress management mode in the case of X=51 and Y=80 is set as the reset mode. That is, the reset mode is set to games in which the number of games played from the start of the advantageous period is from 51 to 80.
If the advantageous section game number counter is greater than or equal to X and less than or equal to Y (reset mode), the process moves to step S9, and when the advantageous period game number counter is not greater than or equal to X and less than or equal to Y, the process proceeds to step S11.

Next, in step S9, it is determined whether or not the reset symbol has won a prize (a reset combination has been established (winning)). If the reset symbol ("BAR・BAR・BAR") has won a prize, the process proceeds to step S10. If the reset symbol has not been won, the gaming state control process is ended.

Next, in step S10, normal section transition control processing similar to step S7 is performed, and the gaming state control processing is ended.

Next, in step S11, it is determined whether or not the card selection mode has been entered (shifted).
This is a determination of whether the progress management mode has entered (transitioned) to the card selection mode.
When the progress management mode has entered the card selection mode, the process moves to step S12, and when the progress management mode has not entered the card selection mode, the process moves to step S13.

Next, in step S12, an AT winning rate UP lottery process is performed, that is, a lottery is performed to increase the AT state transition lottery probability according to the added points using the lottery table shown in FIG. 11, and a game state control process is performed. end.

Next, in step S13, it is determined whether the AT battle is a defeat.
This is to determine whether the transition lottery result for AT state is non-winning or not when the progress management mode ends the AT battle mode.If the transition lottery result for AT state is non-winning, step The process moves to S15, and if the AT state transition lottery result is not non-winning, the process moves to step S14.

Next, in step S14, it is determined whether the AT state has ended.
The continuation of the AT state is controlled by the presence or absence of the number of remaining games, so if the number of remaining games becomes 0 and the AT state ends, the process moves to step S15, and the number of remaining games does not become 0, and the AT state ends. If the state has not ended, the game state control process ends.

Next, in step S15, normal section transition control processing similar to step S7 is performed, and the gaming state control processing is ended.
In addition, in this embodiment, the reset mode is provided in the progress management mode, but the progress management mode after the end of the gacha mode may be set to the normal mode without providing the reset mode.
In this case, in the main control device 10, when the advantageous section game number counter in the normal mode is greater than or equal to X and less than or equal to Y, the main control device 10 sets this as the section for monitoring the formation of a reset replay combination (winning).
As described above, the game state control process in the main control device 10 is performed.

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Next, a modification of this embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. 21.

In the embodiment described above, the advantageous section is reset when a reset combination is established in the reset mode, but the advantageous section can be reset by changing the execution mode of the game.

Specifically, in order to advance the game advantageously, a game (3-bet game) is normally executed with the number of bets set at 3 (3-bet game), but when the number of bets is set at 1, the game is executed with the number of bets set at 1. (1-bet game), the number of games during that period is counted, and when a predetermined number of games (for example, 3 times) are consecutively executed as a 1-bet game, the advantageous section is reset. I have to.
That is, in the modified example, when an operation for playing a 1-bet game a predetermined number of times is performed as a special mode operation related to a game in an advantageous section, the game section is changed to the normal section. be.

Therefore, in the modified example, no matter which mode the progress management mode is in, the advantageous section can be reset by changing the game execution mode to a 1-bet game.

Hereinafter, a modified example slot machine 1 will be described.
FIG. 21 shows a flowchart of advantageous section reset processing performed by the main controller 10 in a modified example, and the advantageous section reset process will be described with reference to this flowchart.

First, in step S16, it is determined whether the gaming section is an advantageous section.
When the game section is an advantageous section, the process moves to step S17, and when the game section is not an advantageous section, the advantageous section reset process is ended.

Next, in step S17, it is determined whether the game start condition is satisfied, that is, the game has been executed. If the game has been executed, the process moves to step S18, and if the game has not been executed, the process proceeds to step S18. , the advantageous section reset process ends.

Next, in step S17, it is determined whether or not the executed game is a 3-bet game. If it is a 3-bet game, the process moves to step S19, and if it is not a 3-bet game, that is, a 1-bet game. If so, the process moves to step S21.

Next, in step S19, the value of the advantageous section game number counter (counter A) is set (overwritten) in the specific game number counter (counter B), and the process moves to step S20.
As described above, the advantageous period game number counter is a counter for counting the number of games from the start of the advantageous period, and is a counter for counting games with all bet numbers. Further, the specific game number counter is a counter for counting games in the 1-bet game among the advantageous section games.

Next, in step S20, a process of adding 1 to a specific game number counter (counter B) is performed, and the process moves to step S21.
Through this process, the games in the 1-bet game are counted.

Next, in step S21, a process of adding 1 to the advantageous section game number counter (counter A) is performed, and the process moves to step S22.
Through this process, games with all bet numbers are counted.

Next, in step S22, it is determined whether the value obtained by subtracting counter B from counter A is greater than or equal to Z. If it is greater than or equal to Z, the process proceeds to step S23, and if it is not greater than or equal to Z, it is determined that the value obtained by subtracting counter B from counter A is equal to or greater than Z. Finish the reset process.
In this modification, since the value of Z is set to 3, it is determined in the process of step S22 whether or not the 1-bet game has been executed three times in a row.

Next, in step S23, normal section transition control processing is performed.
In the normal section transition control process, the game section is transferred from the advantageous section to the normal section, and the progress management mode is transferred to the preparation mode, and the game state control process is ended.

As described above, in the modified example, when an operation for playing a 1-bet game a predetermined number of times is performed as a special mode operation related to a game in an advantageous section, the gaming section is shifted to the normal section. -ing
Therefore, it is possible to arbitrarily reset the advantageous section by simply changing the execution mode of the game, so it is possible to easily reset the advantageous section at any time according to the player's wishes, and the player is not dissatisfied. This makes it possible to play games with peace of mind.

In addition to resetting by referring to the suggestions of the winning mode and AT mode, it is also possible to reset the advantageous section after checking the actual number of winnings of rare hands in the game, increasing the AT state transition lottery. It is also possible to reset the advantageous section when the number of times a rare combination that can be won is small.

Note that the advantageous section is reset when a 1-bet game is played three times in a row, but the advantageous section is reset when a 1-bet game is played 4 or more times in a row, or when a 2-bet game is played a predetermined number of times in a row. The interval may also be reset.
Furthermore, in addition to resetting the advantageous section by establishing a reset replay combination in the embodiment described above, the reset may be performed by changing the number of bets in the modified example. The advantageous section can be reset at any time after the suggestion is made.
As described above, the advantageous section in the modified example is reset.

As explained above, the slot machine 1 (gaming machine) according to the present invention includes a game control means (main control device 10) capable of controlling the progress of the game, and first game information (for example, Any one of a plurality of pieces of game information including the card B image 35a) and second game information (for example, card SS image 35b) that suggests a progress of the game that is more advantageous to the player than the first game information. A first notification means (sub-control device 20 and display 8) that can notify game information, and a second notification device (sub-control device 20 and display 8) that can notify specific information that is information related to a stop operation. A section control means (main controller 10) capable of controlling a normal section in which the specific information cannot be reported and an advantageous section in which the specific information can be notified, and the section control means is configured to perform control in the normal section. When conditions for shifting to an advantageous section are satisfied, control to transfer to the advantageous section can be executed, and when a player performs an operation in a special mode related to a game in the advantageous section, control to transfer to the normal section. The game control means determines the mode of progress of the game (winning mode, AT mode) when the advantageous zone transition condition is satisfied in the normal zone, and the zone control means determines the mode of progress of the game (winning mode, AT mode). After the game information has been notified by the first notification means, if the player performs an operation in the special mode, control to shift to the normal section can be executed.

Here, the game control means, the first notification means, the second notification means, and the section control means may be provided in the main control device 10 or may be provided in the sub control device 20. Alternatively, the main control device 10 and the sub-control device 20 may cooperate with each other.
Moreover, each of the first notification means and the second notification means may be provided in the main control device 10 or may be provided in the sub control device 20. Alternatively, the main control device 10 and the sub-control device 20 may cooperate with each other.
Further, each of the first notification means and the second notification means is composed of a display means for executing notification and a control means for controlling the execution of notification, but may be composed of only the display means. In that case, each of the first notification means and the second notification means will be constituted by the display 8.

In addition, examples of operations in the special mode include operations for establishing a reset replay combination and operations for executing a 1-bet game a predetermined number of times, but other operations may also be used.

Therefore, by reporting the first game information and the second game information, the player can judge whether or not the progress of the game is advantageous to the player.
In addition, after the player confirms the gaming information, the player can move from the advantageous section to the normal section by his or her own operation, making it possible for the player to play the game in a manner that satisfies the player and increasing expectations regarding the game. It is possible to improve the feeling.

Further, after the game information is notified by the first notification device, a third notification device (sub-control device 20 and display device 8), and the section control means controls the operation in the special mode by the player when the third notification means is notifying predetermined progress related information (reset mode image 31d). If this happens, the configuration is such that control to shift to the normal section can be executed.

Here, the progress-related information may be any information such as text information, character images, background images, etc., as long as it is information related to the progress of the game.
Furthermore, the predetermined progress-related information may be part or all of the progress-related information.

Therefore, by notifying the predetermined progress-related information, the player can transition the game section to the normal section after accurately understanding the progress of the game.
In addition, if predetermined progress-related information is not reported, it is possible to make it impossible to shift the gaming section to the normal section, so in this case, it is also possible to suppress the shift to the normal section. It becomes possible.

Further, when the third notification means is notifying the predetermined progress-related information, a fourth notification unit that can notify promotion information (stop instruction image B38a, arrow image B38b) that prompts the operation in the special mode is provided. The structure is equipped with a notification means.

Here, each of the third notification means and the fourth notification means may be provided in the main control device 10 or may be provided in the sub control device 20. Alternatively, the main control device 10 and the sub-control device 20 may cooperate with each other.
Further, each of the third notification means and the fourth notification means is composed of a display means for executing notification and a control means for controlling the execution of notification, but may be composed of only the display means. In that case, each of the third notification means and the fourth notification means will be constituted by the display 8.

Therefore, by informing the promotion information, the player can reliably shift the gaming section to the normal section.

Further, the game control means is capable of executing a game based on the setting of a predetermined number of bets, and is also capable of controlling the progress of the game in relation to the execution of the game, and the section control means is capable of controlling the game The means causes the transition from the advantageous section to the normal section when the game is executed based on the setting of a second bet number (1 bet) that is smaller in value than a predetermined first bet number (3 bets). The configuration is such that control can be executed.

Therefore, the player is able to move from the advantageous section to the normal section while suppressing the consumption of gaming media, and the player does not have to consume a large amount of gaming media to move to the normal section. This makes it possible to prevent people from becoming dissatisfied.

Further, the game control means is capable of controlling the game state to a special game state (bonus state) advantageous to the player based on the establishment of a special condition (stopping of the combination of "7/7.7" symbols). , In the special game state, the game is configured to be executable based on the setting of the second bet number.

Therefore, during the special game state executed with the second number of bets, control is performed to shift from the advantageous section to the normal section, and the transition from the advantageous section to the normal section is performed while reliably suppressing the consumption of gaming media. It becomes possible to perform the migration.
Furthermore, during the special game state, a predetermined winning combination (one-card winning combination) is won with a high probability, making it possible to further suppress the consumption of gaming media.

On the other hand, Patent Document 1 discloses that when the transition to the AT state is determined as a specific gaming state, the player knows in advance that the transition to the AT state will occur by shifting to the confirmed production mode. A gaming machine on which games can be played is disclosed.
However, in conventional gaming machines, if the player has not transitioned to the confirmed performance mode, the player has to play the game with a feeling of anxiety without being able to grasp the possibility of transitioning to the AT state, which reduces the interest of the game. There was a risk that this would decrease.
In this manner, the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment can solve all or some of the problems that conventional gaming machines should improve.

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

Furthermore, in this embodiment, the AT state is of a type that ends when there are no more remaining games in the AT state, but the AT state is executed in units of a predetermined number of games (in units of one set). The state may be of a type that can be continued multiple times. In this case, one set of AT states may be additionally provided.
Further, the AT state may be of a type in which the AT state ends when the number of medals paid out or the difference in number of medals during the AT state reaches a predetermined number, or the AT state ends when the number of winnings of the push order bell combination reaches a predetermined number. It may also be of a type that terminates the AT state if the situation occurs.
In addition, in this embodiment, the AT state is the state in which the notification (press order navigation) for establishing (winning) the push order bell combination is performed, but the notification for establishing (winning) the one-card winning combination, The AT state may be a state in which notification is made to establish a reset replay combination (win a prize).

Also, the advantageous section can be reset at any time; for example, after 50 games after moving into the advantageous section, or from the 101st game after moving into the advantageous section until the end of the advantageous section, etc., the advantageous section can be reset at various times. You can also use it as
Further, the advantageous section may not be reset arbitrarily by the player.

Furthermore, in this embodiment, the images that prompt the user to operate the production button 2d are always displayed in the same size, but images in different sizes may be displayed. Further, when selecting the opponent's card image, the size of the image that prompts the player to operate the effect button 2d may be changed depending on the type of card image that is finally selected.

Further, in this embodiment, the performance button 2d is provided as a performance operation means operated by the player, but a touch sensor capable of detecting the contact of the player is provided on the display surface of the display 8, and the display The sub-control device 20 executes the operation instruction performance by displaying a touch image that prompts the player to touch the touch image, and the sub-control device 20 receives the operation (touch operation) in response to the player's contact with the touch image, and displays the touch image on the display 8. The operation result presentation may also be executed.

Further, a vibration means that vibrates by the operation of a motor or the like may be built into the performance button 2d, and the vibration means may be activated when the player operates it. At this time, it is preferable to activate the vibration means, for example, when a card image of the other party with a relatively high expectation level is selected. In this way, it is possible to further increase the expectations of the players.

Further, the front door 1a is provided with a vibration means that vibrates the front door 1a by operating a motor, a speaker, etc., and the vibration means is activated when a card image of the other party with a relatively high expectation is selected. This may increase the player's expectations.
In addition, by providing a blowing means for blowing wind toward the player on the front door 1a, and activating the blowing means when a card image of the opponent with a relatively high expectation is selected, the player can It may be possible to increase the sense of expectation.

In addition, a detection sensor (for example, an infrared sensor) capable of detecting when the player's hand approaches the performance button 2d is provided, and when the button performance is being executed, the performance operation is performed based on the detection signal of the detection sensor. The image that prompts the user to operate the means may be changed from a normal-shaped image to a larger-sized image. In this way, the operation image changes immediately before pressing the performance button 2d, making it possible to create an unprecedented and innovative performance.

In addition, as a display means, in addition to the display 8, a display may be provided separately on the side of the display 8 or below the stop button 5, or a display may be provided separately so as to protrude forward from the front door 1a. Alternatively, each display means may be selectable as a location for performing a card battle effect or the like.

Further, as a performance operation means, another button may be provided in addition to the performance button 2d, and the button for prompting the operation may be switched to one of the buttons depending on the degree of expectation of the card image of the other party to be selected.

Further, in this embodiment, the main controller 10 performs operations as various means such as a lottery means, but the sub-control device 20 performs some or all of the operations, and the sub-control device 20 operates as various means. You can also do it.
Conversely, the main control device 10 can perform some or all of the operations performed by the sub-control device 20, and the main control device 10 can operate as various means.

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

1: Slot machine 2d: Production button 4: Reel 5: Stop button 8: Display 10: Main control device 20: Sub-control device

Claims (5)

a game control means capable of controlling the progress of the game;
Any one of a plurality of game information including first game information as information regarding the progress of the game and second game information that suggests a progress of the game that is more advantageous to the player than the first game information. a first notification means capable of notifying;
a second reporting means capable of reporting specific information that is information regarding a stop operation;
Section control means capable of controlling a normal section in which the specific information cannot be reported and an advantageous section in which the specific information can be notified;
a state control means capable of controlling to any one of a plurality of states including a first state and a second state in the advantageous section;
Equipped with
The section control means is
When conditions for transitioning to an advantageous section are satisfied in the normal zone, control for transitioning to the advantageous zone can be executed;
In the advantageous section and in the first state , if the player performs an operation in a special mode related to the game, transition to the normal section ;
In the advantageous section and in the second state, if the player performs an operation in a special mode related to the game, maintaining the advantageous section;
The game control means is
If the conditions for transition to the advantageous section are satisfied in the normal section, determine the mode of progress of the game,
The section control means is
In the advantageous section and in the first state , if the player performs an operation in the special mode after the first notification means has notified the game information, the game is shifted to the normal section.
A gaming machine characterized by: The game control means is
In the advantageous section, any one of a plurality of specific gaming states including a first specific gaming state that is advantageous to the player and a second specific gaming state that is more advantageous to the player than the first specific gaming state. Can be controlled to a specific gaming state,
When the first notification means notifies the second gaming information, it is possible to control the second specific gaming state with a higher probability than when notifying the first gaming information. The gaming machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: In the advantageous section and in the first state, a plurality of notification modes including a first notification mode that can notify information regarding the operation in the special mode and a second notification mode that can notify information regarding the operation in the non-special mode. comprising a notification mode control means capable of controlling one of the notification modes,
The section control means is
2. The gaming machine according to claim 1 , wherein when the player performs an operation in the non-special mode in the advantageous section and in the first state, the advantageous section is maintained. comprising a stop operation means for stopping the identification information being displayed in a variable manner in the variable display means;
The stop operation means is
2. The gaming machine according to claim 1 , wherein an operation can be accepted in the special mode in a game in which a specific winning combination is won . The game control means is
The game can be executed based on the setting of a predetermined number of bets, and the progress of the game can be controlled in relation to the execution of the game,
Based on the establishment of special conditions, it is possible to control the gaming state to a special gaming state advantageous to the player,
In the special game state, the game can be executed based on a second bet number that is smaller in value than a predetermined first bet number ;
The section control means is
When a game is executed based on the setting of the second bet number, the game control means can execute control for shifting from the advantageous section to the normal section.
The gaming machine according to claim 1 , characterized in that:

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