JP7392968B2 - gaming machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

A gaming machine has been disclosed that counts the number of games played and the number of coins acquired during an advantageous period in which the player is in an advantageous gaming state, and ends the advantageous period when the counting result reaches a specific value (for example, , Patent Document 1).

Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2017-153724

However, conventional gaming machines have room for improvement.

In order to solve the above problems, the gaming machine of the present invention provides a plurality of A first control means capable of controlling to any one of the RT states, a first counting means capable of counting the number of games in the first RT state, and information regarding a specific stopping operation advantageous to the player. In any one of a plurality of sections including a first notification means capable of reporting the first information, a normal section in which the first information cannot be reported, and an advantageous section capable of reporting the first information. controllable second control means;
A third notification state that can be controlled to any one of a plurality of notification states including a first notification state in which the first information is not reported and a second notification state in which the first information is reported. a control means, a granting means capable of granting a specific right regarding the control of the second notification state, and a granting means capable of granting a specific right regarding the control of the second notification state; a second notifying means capable of notifying second information that is information regarding the grant rate of the specific right in the second notifying state, and the first controlling means controls the first RT state; When the counting result by the first counting means reaches the first number of games, the RT state is controlled to the second RT state, and when the second control means is controlled to the advantageous section, a predetermined end is achieved. When the condition is satisfied, the section is controlled to be the normal section, and the granting means is configured to control the second game count by the first counting means, which is different from the first number of games, when the period is controlled to be the advantageous section. The specific right is granted with a higher probability when the number of games is a third number of games different from the first number of games and the second number of games than when the number of games is the number of games, and the second notification means: When controlled to be in the second notification state, the second information can be reported.

FIG. 2 is a front view showing the appearance of the gaming machine. FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing the internal configuration of the gaming machine. It is a block diagram showing a control configuration of a gaming machine. FIG. 3 is a diagram showing active lines on a display window of a gaming machine. It is a figure showing a winning combination and benefits corresponding to the winning combination. It is a diagram showing an internal lottery table for each winning combination during a three-card game. It is a diagram showing an internal lottery table for each winning combination during a two-card game. It is a state transition diagram of RT state. It is a state transition diagram of AT state. It is a diagram showing the transition of gaming states at the time of winning in the AT1 state. It is a figure which shows the lottery table of AT1 state. It is a diagram showing the transition of gaming states at the time of winning the AT2 state. It is a figure which shows the stock lottery table of AT2 state. It is a figure which shows the top-up stock lottery table in AT2 state, (a) shows a low top-up probability state, and (b) shows a top-up high probability state, respectively. It is a state transition diagram of a game section. It is a diagram showing a high probability game number lottery table. It is a figure which shows the display example of the production screen of a normal state. It is a figure which shows the example of a display of the effect screen of AT1 state. It is a figure which shows the example 1 of a display of the effect screen of AT2 state in 1st Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example 2 of a display of the effect screen of AT2 state in 1st Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example 3 of a display of the effect screen of AT2 state in 1st Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the post-operation result screen lottery table in 1st Embodiment. FIG. 3 is a diagram showing a correspondence between RT counter value example 1 and a post-operation result screen in the first embodiment. FIG. 7 is a diagram showing the correspondence between RT counter value example 2 and the post-operation result screen in the first embodiment. FIG. 7 is a diagram showing the correspondence between RT counter value example 3 and the post-operation result screen in the first embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example 1 of a display of the effect screen of AT2 state in 2nd Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example 2 of a display of the effect screen of AT2 state in 2nd Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example 3 of a display of the effect screen of AT2 state in 2nd Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the suggestion screen lottery table during a game in 2nd Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the correspondence between the RT counter value example 1 and the suggestion screen during a game in 2nd Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the correspondence between the RT counter value example 2 and the suggestion screen during a game in 2nd Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the correspondence between the RT counter value example 3 and the suggestion screen during a game in 2nd Embodiment.

[First embodiment]
Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the gaming machine according to the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
Note that gaming machines are installed in gaming parlors and the like, and there are various types, but as an example of this embodiment, a case where it is applied to a slot machine 1 will be described.

[Slot machine]
As shown in FIGS. 1 to 3, the slot machine 1 is a gaming machine consisting of a housing 1b with an open front side and a front door 1a that covers the front side of the housing 1b so that it can be opened and closed. be.
At the top of the front door 1a, there is provided a display 8 (second notification means) which is composed of, for example, a liquid crystal display and which displays effects and information according to the game.
Built-in on the left and right sides of the display 8 are speakers 9 for outputting audio and lamps 11 equipped with light emitting means such as LEDs for producing effects using light.

A display window 6 is formed in the center of the front door 1a so that the rear can be viewed, and through this display window 6, the symbols displayed on the reels 41 can be viewed as a display means.
A stepped portion protruding toward the front is formed below the display window 6, and the top surface of this stepped portion includes a medal slot 2 into which medals are inserted, and a medal slot 2 that is opened when pressed by the player at the start of the game. It includes a bet button 2a for setting a number, and a performance button 2d for changing the performance on the display 8 when pressed by the player.
The front side of the stepped portion is provided with a start lever 3 that the player operates when starting the game, and a stop button 5 that the player presses when stopping the reels 41.

A navigation lamp 12 (first notification means) is provided above the display window 6 to notify information (first information) regarding the operation order (hereinafter referred to as push order) corresponding to the stop button 5.
An advantageous section lamp 13 is provided below the display window 6 to notify the player of an advantageous gaming state (advantageous section).
The lower part of the front door 1a is provided with a medal payout opening 7b through which medals are paid out.

The upper part of the casing 1b is provided with a main control section 10 that controls the game in an integrated manner, and a sub-control section 20 that controls the performance of the game under the control of the main control section 10.
The main control unit 10 includes a CPU that performs various calculation processes, a ROM that stores control programs and control data, and a RAM that has a storage area that temporarily stores various data and a work area for the CPU. It is being
The main control unit 10 is connected to a bet button 2a, a medal selector 2b, a start lever 3, and a stop button 5, and is configured to receive various signals from sensors built into each device.
The main control unit 10 performs processing to start the game, processing to sample random numbers from a random number generator, and performs internal lottery processing for winning combinations based on the sampled random numbers.
The sub-control unit 20 is connected to a production button 2d, a display 8, a speaker 9, a lamp 11, and a navigation lamp 12, and is configured to be able to transmit various signals to each device.
The sub-control unit 20 controls these based on control information received from the main control unit 10.
A drum unit 4 for rotationally driving a reel 41 is provided in the center of the housing 1b.
The drum unit 4 includes a reel 41a, a reel 41b, and a reel 41c arranged in parallel in the horizontal direction, and each of the reels 41a to 41c is configured to be rotatable by driving a stepping motor (not shown).
A plurality of symbols are displayed on the outer peripheral surface of each reel 41a to 41c according to a predetermined arrangement, and when the reel 41 is in a stopped state, a predetermined number (for example, three) of consecutive symbols are displayed on each reel 41a to 41c. It is visible through the display window 6.
The lower part of the housing 1b is provided with a medal dispensing device 7 for dispensing medals and a hopper 7a for storing medals, and the medals dispensed from the medal dispensing device 7 are paid out to the player via a medal dispensing opening 7b. It will be done.
In such a slot machine 1, the main control section 10 functions as a control means to control the following games.

First, after the player inserts medals serving as game media into the medal slot 2, the number of medals to be multiplied in one game is set at the start of the game.
At this time, the number of bets can be set either by directly inserting medals from the medal slot 2 or by pressing the bet button 2a.
In the method of setting by directly inserting medals from the medal slot 2, the inserted medals are detected by the medal selector 2b provided on the back side of the front door 1a, and the number of multiplications corresponding to the number of medals inserted is determined. The settings are now set and the game can be started.

On the other hand, in the method of setting by pressing the bet button 2a, by pressing the bet button 2a to specify the acquisition source of the medals to be multiplied in one game from the credit medals, the number to be multiplied is set and the game is started. becomes possible.
That is, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, a maximum of 3 coins can be multiplied in one game, and any one of 1, 2, and 3 cards can be multiplied within a range that does not exceed the maximum number of 3 bets. You can also start the game by multiplying the number.
Further, credit medals are added by inserting medals from the medal slot 2 or winning a prize, and for example, up to 50 medals can be stored.
In this way, the number of medals to be set is determined by the method of directly inserting medals from the medal slot 2 or by pressing the bet button 2a, and the number of medals to be multiplied is stored in the RAM etc. provided in the main control unit 10. It is stored in the storage means.
When the start lever 3 is operated in this state, the game is started and each of the reels 41a to 41c can be rotated.
At this time, when the start lever 3 is operated, the main control unit 10 performs an internal lottery for each game from among a plurality of winning combinations including "lost" winning combinations that are subject to the lottery.
In the internal lottery process, a winning combination is determined by lottery based on a predetermined probability of winning each time a game is played from among a plurality of winning combinations.

Each reel 41a to 41c gradually increases its rotational speed from a stopped state, and then reaches steady rotation at a constant speed.
When such steady rotation is reached, each stop button 5a to 5c provided corresponding to each reel 41a to 41c can be pressed, and when each stop button 5a to 5c is pressed, the operation timing and internal Each of the reels 41a to 41c is controlled so that the reels 41a to 41c stop at a symbol combination that is allowed by the lottery result of the lottery process.

Then, after the third reel stop operation, as a result of determining the combination of symbols stopped on the active line, it is determined that a prize has been won when the combination of symbols is a predetermined combination, and a privilege corresponding to the combination of symbols is given.
In this way, the main control unit 10 awards benefits according to the game results based on the end of each game.
Note that the third reel refers to the reel that is stopped last, that is, the third reel that is stopped when the three reels 41a to 41c are stopped three times, once each.
Further, the term "after the third reel stop operation" refers to the time after the player releases his finger or the like from the stop button 5 that was operated to stop the third reel.

In the stopped state after the third reel stopping operation, three vertically consecutive symbols shown on each reel 41a to 41c are displayed so as to be visible from the display window 6.
As shown in FIG. 4, a plurality of active lines are set in combinations of symbols represented by stop symbols on each reel 41a to 41c that are visually recognized through the display window 6.
There are a total of 5 effective lines: 3 horizontally arranged middle, upper, and lower effective lines 1, 2, and 3, and 2 diagonally crossing effective lines 4 and 5. There is.
The result of the game is determined by the combination of symbols displayed on the reels 41 stopped along this active line.

[Winning role and benefits corresponding to the winning role]
Next, with reference to FIG. 5, the winning combinations that are stopped along the active line and displayed on the display window 6 and the benefits corresponding to the winning combinations will be explained.
Winning roles can be broadly classified into ``small roles'', ``replay roles'', and ``bonus roles''.
Examples of small roles include the role of Bell, the role of Cherry, the role of Watermelon, and the role of Chance.
Note that the cherry role, watermelon role, and chance role are also collectively referred to as "rare role" in the following explanation.
Further, the corresponding symbol combinations will be explained in the order of "left reel 41a, middle reel 41b, right reel 41c".

The bell roles include a "push order bell role" and a "common bell role" each having a different combination of corresponding symbols.

For example, the push order bell role includes six push orders (for example, "right stop button 5c → 5b → 5a") for the three stop buttons (left stop button 5a, middle stop button 5b, right stop button 5c). ), by operating the stop buttons 5a to 5c in one push order (specific push order), the corresponding symbol combination (for example, "Bell Bell Replay") will be placed on the active line. There are 6 different push order bells 1 to 6 for the small roles displayed.

For example, if you win the push order Bell 1 role, you can play "Bell Bell Replay" by operating the stop buttons 5a to 5c in the following order: left stop button 5a → middle stop button 5b → right stop button 5c. A combination of patterns is now available.

These pressing order Bell 1 to 6 roles are such that 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 combination of symbols ("Bell" ``Bell Replay'') is not stopped, and other symbol combinations such as ``Bell Replay Bell'' (referred to as ``Bell Dropped Eyes'') are stopped.
Furthermore, when the push order bells 1 to 6 stop on the active line, "9" medals are paid out in both the 3-card game and the 2-card game.
Note that the pushing order Bell combinations are not limited to six, but can be changed as appropriate to three pushing order Bell combinations, such as Bell 1 to 3.

The common bell combination is a small combination in which the corresponding combination of symbols such as "bell-bell-bell" stops regardless of the order in which the stop buttons 5a to 5c are pressed.
If the common Bell combination stops on the active line, the number of medals paid out will differ depending on the number of bets set at the start of the game, and in a game with 3 medals, ``3'' medals will be paid out, and 2 medals will be paid out. In the betting game, ``2'' medals are paid out.

The cherry winning combination includes "weak cherry" and "strong cherry", and in both cases, the cherry symbol stops on the active line of the left reel 41a.
The weak cherry role is a combination of symbols such as "cherry, cherry, bell" that stops on the active line, and the strong cherry role is a small combination of symbols such as "cherry, cherry, cherry" that stops on the active line. It is a role (rare role).
For both the weak cherry winning combination and the strong cherry winning combination, when the corresponding symbol combinations are stopped, "1" medal is paid out regardless of the number of bets.

The watermelon role is a small role (rare role) in which the corresponding combination of symbols is "Watermelon, Watermelon, Watermelon," etc., and the chance symbol is a small role (rare role) in which the corresponding symbol combination is "Bell, Watermelon, Replay," etc. It is a small role (rare role).
For the watermelon winning combination, if it is determined that the watermelon has won by stopping the combination of the corresponding symbols, ``6'' medals will be paid out regardless of the number of bets.
In addition, for the chance symbol, if the combination of the corresponding symbols stops, "1" medal is paid out regardless of the number of bets.

A replay role is a small role in which the combination of corresponding symbols is ``replay, replay, replay.'' If this replay role wins, you will not have to insert medals in the next game, that is, you will be able to spend medals. You will be able to play without any problems.

There are two bonus roles, each with a different combination of corresponding symbols: a bonus A role with a corresponding symbol combination of "Red 7, Red 7, Red 7", and a bonus symbol combination with a corresponding symbol combination of "Blue 7, Red 7". A bonus B role of ``Blue 7 and Blue 7'' is provided.
The bonus winning combination is a winning combination that can be carried over as long as the combination of symbols does not stop.
For this reason, the bonus winning state is maintained during the period until the bonus winning combination is won due to the stop of the corresponding symbol combination (hereinafter, this gaming state is referred to as the "bonus carryover state"; A gaming state in which no prize has been won is referred to as a "bonus non-carryover state").

Then, the bonus combination shifts to a bonus state in which only the common bell combination is won by stopping the combination of the corresponding bonus symbols.
In addition, during the bonus A state, as mentioned above, the game is played with 3 medals, and the number of medals paid out for the common bell combination that is guaranteed to win is set to "3 medals", so the net increase in the number of medals actually increases. is "0".
On the other hand, during the bonus B state, the game is played with 2 coins, and the number of coins paid out for the common bell combination that is won when 2 coins are bet is set to 2 coins. The actual net increase in the number of medals in this state is "0".
That is, in the bonus state, in both the bonus A state and the bonus B state, the player cannot expect an increase in the number of medals he obtains.

Then, the slot machine 1 uses a setting change means provided in the power supply section of the slot machine 1 to change the probability of winning the lottery for transitioning to the bonus state, the probability of winning the lottery for transitioning to the AT state, which will be described later. and can be changed.
For example, the setting change means can set six levels of setting values from 1 to 6, which have different winning probabilities for a particular winning combination.
By setting any of the set values 1 to 6, the probability of winning some or all of the rare combinations of the slot machine 1 on that day is determined.
Based on the combinations of symbols as explained above, the winning of the minor role, replay role, and bonus role is determined, and as a result of the determination, when the corresponding symbol combination stops on the active line, the winning is established. Benefits will be awarded according to the establishment of each prize.

Next, the probability of winning in the internal lottery for each winning combination will be explained.
FIG. 6 is a diagram showing an internal lottery table for each winning combination in a 3-card game and FIG. 7 is a 2-card game.
As shown in FIGS. 6 and 7, different internal lottery tables are prepared for each number of medals set by the player, and each winning combination and winning probability are defined in association with each other.
The main control unit 10 stores an internal lottery table in which the RT0 state and the RT1 state are classified and set depending on whether or not the bonus is carried over.
Furthermore, some winning combinations (for example, replay winning combinations) have different winning probabilities depending on whether the bonus is carried over or not carried over.
Therefore, a lottery is performed for each winning combination during the game for each number of medals in the RT0 state and RT1 state.
For example, when playing a three-card game, the bonus B combination will never be won, and furthermore, the bonus A combination, which may be won, will always be won in duplicate with the replay combination.
On the other hand, when playing a two-card game, the bonus A combination will never be won, and furthermore, the bonus B combination, which may be won, will always be won in duplicate with the replay combination.
Note that an internal lottery table for a one-card game may be added for each set value.
Further, in this embodiment, although not shown in the drawings, an internal lottery table is provided for each setting value set in the slot machine 1.
The probability of winning some or all of the rare combinations is set to be higher as the setting value of slot machine 1 is set higher, so the higher the setting is, the more likely it is to win the AT1 state described later. controlled by.
That is, the slot machine 1 in this embodiment is controlled so that the game progresses more advantageously for the player when the setting value 6 is set than when the setting value 1 is set.

[Transition of gaming state]
Next, the transition of gaming states controlled by the main control unit 10 will be explained.
As shown in FIG. 8, the gaming state is controlled to transition between an RT0 state, an RT1 state, and a bonus state.
The transition from the RT0 state or the RT1 state to the bonus state is based on the winning of a bonus winning combination (duplicate winning of a replay winning combination and a bonus winning combination).

[RT status]
First, the RT state that the slot machine 1 has in this embodiment will be explained.
What is shown in FIG. 8 is a transition diagram of the RT state.
RT is an abbreviation for replay time, and the RT states of this embodiment include an RT0 state (first RT state) and an RT1 state (second RT state) in which the probability of winning a replay combination is determined by a predetermined probability.
In this RT state, the main control unit 10 functions as a first control means and can control to any one of a plurality of RT states including the RT0 state and the RT1 state.

Then, the transition to the RT0 state is based on the end of the bonus state, and then the transition to the RT0 state (arrow (1) in FIG. 8).
The bonus state ends when a payout exceeding a predetermined number of coins is made in the bonus state in either the bonus A state or the bonus B state.
For example, the bonus A state ends when the number of medals paid out to the player reaches a predetermined number (for example, 40 medals).
On the other hand, the bonus B state also ends when the number of medals paid out to the player reaches a predetermined number (for example, 10 medals).
In this way, the bonus is a finite gaming state that ends when a predetermined number of coins are paid out.
Furthermore, the end of the RT0 state is ended by transitioning to the bonus state or the RT1 state, respectively, based on winning a bonus combination or playing the game "500,000 times" (arrow (2) in Figure 8). ), (3)).
Therefore, the RT0 state is a finite gaming state (finite RT) in which the number of games is predefined.
Here, the end of the RT0 condition is performed based on playing the game "500,000 times," but it is not limited to this, and can be changed as appropriate, and may be any other number of times.

The transition to the RT1 state occurs when the game has been played ``500,000 times'' in the RT0 state, or when the power is turned on (RAM initialization) due to the operation of the initialization switch on the slot machine 1, or when the setting value is changed (the same setting value is changed). Thereafter, the state is transferred to the RT1 state (arrows (3) and (4) in FIG. 8).
Further, the end of the RT1 state is ended by shifting to the bonus state based on winning a bonus combination in the RT1 state (arrow (5) in FIG. 8).
Therefore, the RT1 state is not a finite gaming state where the number of games is predetermined (finite RT), but an infinite gaming state (infinite RT) that does not shift to another gaming state unless a bonus combination is won. .

In this way, in this embodiment, a plurality of RT states with different transition conditions are provided, and a game feature is realized in which the game moves to the bonus state by winning a bonus combination in the RT0 state or RT1 state.
In addition, in the AT2 state, which is one of the AT states described later, stock lottery processing for the AT2 state is performed based on the number of remaining games in the RT0 state, so staying in the RT0 state is better than in the RT1 state. This can be said to be an advantageous gaming state for the player.
Therefore, in this embodiment, it is assumed that the game is played in the RT0 state, and when playing a game with 3 cards, the game is controlled so as not to win the bonus B role, so the game is played in the RT1 state. When staying, it is preferable that the manager of the game parlor win and spend the bonus in advance, transition to the RT0 state, and then carry over the bonus B combination.
Note that, regardless of the bonus A state or the bonus B state, the configuration is such that when either bonus state ends, the state is uniformly shifted to the RT0 state, but the present invention is not limited to this.
For example, it may be configured such that only when either the bonus A state or the bonus B state ends, the state is shifted to the RT0 state, and the other state is shifted to the RT1 state.
If the configuration is such that the transition to the RT0 state occurs only at the end of the bonus B state, while staying in the RT1 state, the game can only be played with 2 cards until the RT0 state and the bonus B role are won. .
Therefore, the game hall manager can narrow down the setting of the number of bets to one type of 2-card bet until the RT0 state and the bonus B role are won. It is possible to reduce the hassle of operations until winning.
In addition, when changing the setting value or resetting the same setting value, so-called replaying, the configuration is such that the system shifts to the RT1 state, but the present gaming state is not limited to this. (RT state or bonus state), or a structure may be adopted in which the current gaming state is maintained and the state is shifted to RT1 state for each RT state or bonus state.
Further, although there are two RT states in this embodiment, there may be one or three or more RT states.
Furthermore, in this embodiment, the game is played with three cards in the RT0 state, mainly while the bonus B role is carried over, but the present invention is not limited to this, and in the state where the bonus A role is carried over. , it is also possible to have a configuration in which the game is played with three cards.

Here, the RT counter that counts the number of remaining games in the RT0 state will be explained.
The main control unit 10 has an RT counter, and the RT counter counts the number of games played during the RT0 state, and determines the end of the RT0 state when the counter value reaches "0". It is something.
An RT counter value of "500,000 times" is set in the RT counter upon completion of the bonus state.
Specifically, the RT counter is able to count the number of remaining games in the RT0 state by subtracting "1" from the RT counter value each time a game is played (accepting a game start operation). , the main control unit 10 determines whether the RT counter value has become "0".
That is, the main control unit 10 functions as a first counting means that can count the number of games (number of games played) in the RT0 state (first RT state).
Then, when the count result counted by the first counting means reaches "0" (first number of games), the main control unit 10 shifts the RT state to the RT1 state (second RT state).
Therefore, in the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, in order to shift from the RT0 state to the RT1 state, it is necessary to play a large number of games such as "500,000 times". The gameplay is as follows.
In addition to this, the main control unit 10 may clear the RT counter value to "0" upon completion of the bonus, and increment the RT counter value by "1" each time the game is played. , a configuration may be adopted in which the RT1 state is entered when the RT counter value reaches "500,000 times".
In addition, the winning probability of a replay role is the same regardless of whether or not a bonus role is being carried over, but this is not limited to this. By increasing the probability of winning, it may be configured such that medals are less likely to decrease when bonus roles are carried over.

[AT status]
Next, the AT state of the slot machine 1 in this embodiment will be explained with reference to FIG.
FIG. 9 is a transition diagram of the AT state, showing a normal state (non-AT state), an AT1 state, and an AT2 state.
AT is an abbreviation for assist time, and is a game state in which, when winning a small role or a replay role, the order in which each stop button 5a to 5c is pressed is notified, and the player is assisted in winning a small role or a replay role. It is.

Specifically, as an example of notification of the push order (specific stop operation), for example, when the push order bell 1 role is won, the push order bell 1 role is announced via the display 8, the speaker 9, the navigation lamp 12, etc. Notify the pressing order corresponding to the button.
At this time, the push order of the bell 1 role will be announced on the display 8, such as "Left → Middle → Right", and on the speaker 9, the respective voices will be displayed in the order of "Left", "Middle", and "Right". is output.
Then, the navigation lamp 12 is turned on in the order of "12a → 12b → 12c".

In the AT state, when the push order bells 1 to 6 are won, the order in which the stop buttons 5a to 5c are pressed is notified via the display device 8, the speaker 9, the navigation lamp 12, etc., and the prize is won. can assist.
Such an AT state is normally continued for a predetermined number of games.
Therefore, the AT state (second notification state) in which information (first information) regarding the push order (specific stop operation) is reported is different from the non-AT state (second notification state) in which information (first information) regarding the push order (specific stop operation) is not reported. It can be said that this is a more advantageous state for the player than the first notification state).

In this way, the present embodiment has a non-AT state and an AT state, and the main control unit 10 functions as a third control means to control a plurality of states including the non-AT state and the AT state. Control is performed to one of the notification states.
Then, the main control unit 10 gives the player a privilege of assisting the players to stop the "push order bells 1 to 6" or to prevent the "bell spilled eye" from stopping.
Therefore, the main control unit 10 can function as a granting unit that grants a specific right, which is a privilege to control the AT state (second notification state), and when the specific right is granted, the gaming state is changed. Control to AT state.

Further, the AT state of this embodiment includes an AT1 state and an AT2 state, which differ in the number of games played during the AT state, the navigation effects of the order of presses, and the like.
Both the AT1 state and the AT2 state are managed by the main control unit 10 based on the number of games.
In addition to the number of games, the AT status can also be managed based on the number of winnings or winnings of minor prizes (for example, push order bell), the number of coins paid out to the player, the number of coins inserted, and the number of coins paid out. The AT state may be managed based on other numerical values such as the difference in the number of sheets.

The AT1 state and AT2 state will be explained below.
First, the AT1 state will be explained.
The AT1 state is a gaming state in which the number of games preset as a fixed value (for example, 30 games) decreases due to the completion of the games during the AT1 state, and continues until the remaining number of games becomes "0".
Therefore, the number of games (for example, 30 games) that is set as a fixed value is stored in the storage means (RAM) of the main control unit 10 at the start of the AT1 state.
During the AT1 state, the pressing order of all three stop buttons (left stop button 5a, middle stop button 5b, right stop button 5c) is announced (hereinafter referred to as "all navigation effects"), so even beginners can easily receive medals. This can be said to be an advantageous gaming state that is easy to obtain.
At this time, the main control unit 10 functions as a granting unit capable of granting specific rights regarding control of the AT1 state.

Next, conditions for transition to the AT1 state will be explained.
The transition to the AT1 state is made by winning the transition lottery based on the winning of the rare combination, regardless of the gaming state, and thereafter the game transitions to the AT1 state (arrows (a) and (f) in FIG. 9).
On the other hand, the AT1 state ends when the set number of games becomes "0" by winning the transition lottery (arrows (b) and (e) in FIG. 9).
Therefore, in the AT1 state, there is a possibility of winning in any of the gaming states: the normal state, the AT1 state, and the AT2 state.
When the AT1 state transition lottery is won, the control is performed differently depending on the gaming state at the time of winning.
Specifically, as shown in FIG. 10, depending on the gaming state when the AT1 state is won, a precursor game may be played or a precursor game may not be played.
A precursor game is a game in which an effect is given to the player to foretell that the transition to the AT state will occur.

Here, with reference to FIG. 10, the transition of gaming states when the AT1 state is won will be explained for each gaming state.
First, the transition of the gaming state when the AT1 state is won in the normal state will be explained.
When the AT1 state is won in the normal state, a precursor game is played from the winning game, and after a predetermined number (for example, 32 games) of the precursor games have been played, the system is controlled to shift to the AT1 state.
Therefore, by playing the precursor game, it is possible to give the player a sense of anticipation toward the transition to the AT1 state.
For example, in the transition diagram shown in FIG. 9, the transition condition corresponds to symbol (a), and the gaming state transitions from "normal state to precursor game to AT1 state."

Further, when the AT1 state is won in the AT1 state, after the AT1 state ends, the game state is controlled to the AT1 state again, so the gaming state shifts from "AT1 state to AT1 state".
Therefore, it is possible to give the player the impression that the AT1 state has been won consecutively, and the player can continue playing the game without interrupting the build-up to the AT1 state.

Next, a description will be given of the transition of gaming states when the AT1 state is won during the AT2 state.
When the AT1 state is won in the AT2 state, a precursor game is played from the winning game, and after a predetermined number (for example, 8 games) of the precursor games have been played, the system is controlled to shift to the AT1 state.
For example, in the transition diagram shown in FIG. 9, the transition condition corresponds to symbol (f), and the gaming state transitions from "AT2 state to precursor game to AT1 state."

Note that the precursor games played in this embodiment are played more often when the AT1 state wins in the normal state (for example, 32 games) than when the AT1 state wins in the AT2 state (for example, 8 games). However, the number of precursor games may be controlled so that the same number of precursor games are played, or the precursor games may be controlled so that one or both of them are not played.
Furthermore, on the contrary, it may be controlled so that fewer portent games are played when winning in the normal state than when winning in the AT2 state.
Also, when the AT1 state wins, the AT1 state is controlled as if it were a consecutive win, but it is controlled as a game number addition type that adds a predetermined number of games (for example, 30 games). You may also do so.
By controlling the AT1 state in this way, it is possible to give the impression that one AT1 state has continued for a long time, giving the player a feeling of having gained something, and increasing the interest of the game. be able to.

Next, with reference to FIG. 11, the lottery process in the AT1 state will be described.
In the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, regardless of the gaming state, the stay period, etc., upon winning a rare combination, a lottery is held in the AT1 state, and when the AT1 state is won, the slot machine 1 shifts to the AT1 state.

FIG. 11 shows a lottery table used by the main control unit 10 for lottery in the AT1 state.
The lottery for the AT1 state is performed by determining the random number for the transition lottery to the AT1 state, which is obtained when any of the rare winning combinations, such as a weak cherry prize, a strong cherry prize, a watermelon prize, or a chance prize is won.
In the lottery table shown in FIG. 11, the acquisition range (number) of random numbers to be acquired is 256, and the winning value (winning) and losing value (non-winning) are different for each winning combination.

Specifically, in the weak cherry combination, the winning value (winning) is set to 9 and the loss value (non-winning) is set to 247, so when the weak cherry winning combination is won, 9 out of 256 ( You will win the AT1 state lottery with a probability of approximately 1/28.4).
The winning value (winning) of the strong cherry winning combination is set to 86 and the losing value (non-winning) is set to 170, so when winning the strong cherry winning, 86 out of 256 winnings (approximately 1/2. 9) You will win the AT1 state lottery with a probability of 9).
For the watermelon combination, the winning value (winning) is set to 43 and the losing value (non-winning) is set to 213, so when the watermelon combination is won, 43 out of 256 items (approximately 1/5.9) will be won. You will win the AT1 state lottery with a probability of .
The chance value (winning) is set to 52 and the loss value (non-winning) is set to 204, so when the chance role is won, 52 out of 256 items (approximately 1/4. 9) You will win the AT1 state lottery with a probability of 9).

In this way, the probability of winning in the AT1 state is set to be the highest among the rare combinations when the strong cherry combination is won, and the lowest when the weak cherry combination is won.
Therefore, when winning the strong cherry combination among the rare combinations, the player can have high expectations for winning.
Note that the lottery table with the same AT1 state is used for all setting values set in the slot machine 1, but the lottery table is not limited to this, and the probability of winning is changed for each setting value, and the higher the setting, the more the AT1 state is used. It is also possible to have a configuration that makes it easier to win.

Next, the AT2 state will be explained.
The AT2 state is an AT state that is managed in units of sets, and by acquiring stock, a privilege of a predetermined number of games (for example, 50 games as one set) is granted.
The AT2 state is a gaming state in which the acquired stock is added each time the stock is obtained in the additional stock lottery.
Also, during the AT2 state, unlike the AT1 state where all navigation effects are performed, a privilege is given to notify only the stop button 5 that is operated first by the player (hereinafter referred to as partial navigation effect).
Therefore, in the AT1 state where all navigation effects are performed, the player is able to recognize all the pressing orders, and thus can earn more medals than in the AT2 state where some navigation effects are performed. can.
In this way, the main control unit 10 functions as a granting unit capable of granting specific rights regarding control of the AT2 state.

Next, conditions for transition to the AT2 state will be explained.
Regardless of the gaming state, the transition to the AT2 state can be made by winning the transition lottery based on the last three digits of the RT counter described above, or if there is stock left in the AT2 state after the end of the AT1 state. Thereafter, it shifts to the AT2 state (arrows (c) and (e) in FIG. 9).
The last three digits of the RT counter consist of a three-digit number consisting of the hundreds, tens, and ones digits of the remaining number of games in the RT0 state, and the value of these last three digits corresponds to the transition lottery for the AT2 state. It is attached.
On the other hand, the AT2 state ends when the stock acquired by winning the transition lottery runs out or when the AT1 state is won (arrows (d) and (f) in FIG. 9).
In addition, when the AT2 state ends by winning the AT1 state, if there is stock of the AT2 state after the end of the transitioned AT1 state, the AT2 state will be played again from the beginning for one set (for example, 50 games). (arrow (e) in FIG. 9).
Therefore, in the AT2 state, like the AT1 state, there is a possibility of winning in any of the gaming states: the normal state, the AT1 state, and the AT2 state.

Next, with reference to FIG. 12, the transition of gaming states when the AT2 state is won will be explained for each gaming state.
In the AT2 state, unlike when winning in the AT1 state, the player moves to the AT2 state without playing a precursor game.
First, the transition of the gaming state when the AT2 state is won in the normal state will be explained.
When the AT2 state is won in the normal state, the game is controlled to shift to the AT2 state from the winning game.
For example, in the transition diagram shown in FIG. 9, the transition condition corresponds to symbol (c), and the gaming state transitions from "normal state to AT2 state."

Further, when the AT2 state is won in the AT1 state, the control is performed so that the AT2 state is entered after the AT1 state ends.
For example, in the transition diagram shown in FIG. 9, the transition condition corresponds to symbol (e), and the gaming state transitions from "AT1 state to AT2 state".

Finally, the transition of the gaming state when the AT2 state is won will be explained.
When the AT2 state is won during the AT2 state, after the AT2 state ends, the game is controlled to the AT2 state again and the gaming state shifts from "AT2 state to AT2 state".

Note that even when the AT2 state is won in the normal state, the configuration may be such that the AT2 state is entered after a predetermined number of precursor games are played, similarly to the AT1 state.
Furthermore, since the stock of the AT2 state remains, the main control unit 10 is in the AT2 state when transitioning from the AT1 state to the AT2 state (for example, corresponds to symbol (e) in the transition diagram shown in FIG. 9). In this case, one set (for example, 50 games) is controlled to be played from the beginning, but the present invention is not limited to this, and only the remaining games remaining in the AT2 state before transitioning to the AT1 state are controlled to be played. It may be controlled, and furthermore, it may be controlled so that the remaining games and one set of games are played (remaining games+50 games).
Further, in the AT2 state, some navigation effects are performed, but in addition to this, the order of different navigation effects may be predetermined.
For example, a configuration may be adopted in which after all the navigation effects are performed, the effect is repeated without any notification of the push order (no navigation).
Furthermore, by using a lottery method in which such performances are determined by lottery, there is a 30% probability that all navigation performances will be won, and a 70% probability that all navigation performances will not be won. It may be configured to differentiate from the AT1 state by providing an effect that does not notify (no navigation).

Here, with reference to FIGS. 13 and 14, the stock lottery process in the AT2 state and the additional stock lottery process in the AT2 state will be described.
First, the stock lottery process in the AT2 state will be explained.
FIG. 13 is a diagram showing a stock lottery table used for stock lottery processing in the AT2 state.
The main control unit 10 has an AT2 counter that counts the number of stocks in the AT2 state, and when staying in an advantageous section described later and there is no stock in the AT2 counter, it performs a stock lottery in the AT2 state and calculates the number of stocks in the AT2 state. If you win the lottery, a predetermined stock number (for example, one) is added to the AT2 counter.
Furthermore, when winning the stock lottery in the AT2 state, the stock will be held in the AT2 counter, so the stock lottery process in the AT2 state will not be performed from the next game onwards.
Further, in the AT2 state stock lottery table, the last three digits of the RT counter are associated with the winning probability of the AT2 state stock lottery.
In the stock lottery table in the AT2 state shown in FIG. 13, the acquisition range (number) of random numbers to be acquired is 256, and the number of winning values (winnings) among them is shown.
The stock lottery table in the AT2 state is when, while staying in the advantageous section, there is no stock in the AT2 counter, and the last three digits of the tens and ones digits of the RT counter (the last two digits of the RT counter) are It is used when the numbers are "01-05, 34-38, 67-71", and the probability of winning varies depending on the last three 100 digits of the RT counter.
Specifically, if the last three hundreds digits of the RT counter are "0,5", the probability is 256 out of 256 (1/1), so you will definitely win the stock lottery.
If the 100th place of the last three digits of the RT counter is "2,6", you will win the stock lottery with a probability of 7 out of 256 (approximately 1/36.5), and the 100th place will be "4". , 8", you will win with a probability of 20 out of 256 (approximately 1/12.8), and if the hundreds place is "1, 3, 7, 9", you will win out of 256. The probability of winning is 1 (approximately 1/256).

For example, the last three digits of the RT counter correspond to "0,5" in the hundreds place, and the last three digits of the RT counter correspond to "001~005,034~038,067~071,501~505,534~538,567". ~571'', you will definitely win the stock lottery.
Therefore, if the value of the RT counter is "466501", "36501", or "501", the last three digits of the RT counter are "501", so you will definitely win the AT2 state stock lottery. Become.
In addition, the last three digits of the RT counter correspond to "2,6" in the hundreds place. ~671'', the probability of winning the stock lottery is 7 out of 256 (approximately 1/36.5).
In addition, the last three digits of the RT counter correspond to "4,8" in the hundreds place. ~871'', the probability of winning the stock lottery is 7 out of 256 (approximately 1/12.8).
In addition, the last three digits of the RT counter correspond to "101-105,134-138,167-171,301-305,334". ~338,367~371,701~705,734~738,767~771,901~905,934~938,967~971'', 1 out of 256 (approximately 1/256) will be entered into the stock lottery. Chances are you will win.

In this way, the AT2 state stock lottery is defined in association with the last three digits of the RT counter.
That is, when the main control unit 10 is staying in the advantageous section and there is no stock in the AT2 counter, the counted result of the number of remaining games in the RT0 state is different from "0" (first number of games). The AT state (second notification state) is better when the last three digits of the RT counter are 501, etc. (the third number of games) than when the last three digits of the RT counter are 101, etc. (the second number of games played). It functions as a granting means that grants a specific right, which is a privilege to be controlled, with a high probability.

Note that the division of lottery values in the AT2 state stock lottery table shown in FIG. 13 is just an example, and other divisions may be applied. It is also possible to have a configuration in which the prizes are divided into (0, 1, . . . 9) sections and each section has a different probability of winning.
In addition, the stock lottery in the AT2 state has a configuration in which the winning probability of the stock lottery in the AT2 state is associated with the last three digits of the RT counter. Furthermore, it may be associated with something other than the RT counter.
Further, although the AT2 state stock lottery is performed only when there is no stock in the AT2 counter, the stock lottery may be performed regardless of whether or not stock is held.
For example, when performing a stock lottery in the AT2 state regardless of whether or not stock is held, if the configuration is such that the lottery is not performed for a predetermined number of games (for example, 30 games) after winning the lottery, then the lottery will be held when the stock is held. Even if the player goes to the lottery and wins the lottery, excessive profits can be prevented from being given to the player.

Next, the additional stock lottery process performed during the AT2 state will be explained.
In this embodiment, an additional stock lottery table is further provided which is used for a lottery to add the number of stocks during the AT2 state.
FIG. 14 shows two types of additional stock lottery tables used for the additional stock number lottery, where (a) shows a low additional probability state and (b) shows a high additional probability state.
In the AT2 state, if a rare combination is won, a lottery is performed to add the number of stocks in the AT2 state, and if this bonus lottery is won, the winning number of stocks is added (added) to the AT2 counter.
The additional lottery during the AT2 state is performed by the main control unit 10 by drawing random numbers for the additional lottery.
FIG. 14 shows that when the acquisition range (number) of random numbers to be acquired is 256, the number of random numbers allocated is different for each additional stock number (0, 1, 2), The winning value (winning) is defined in association with each winning combination and the number of additional stocks.
For example, the number of additional stocks being 0 indicates that the additional stock lottery was lost.

Specifically, in the AT2 state additional stock lottery table, the last three digits of the RT counter are associated with the winning probability of the AT2 state stock lottery according to the number of additional stocks, and the probability of winning the additional stock lottery is Then, any stock number from 0 to 2 is added to the AT2 counter.
Furthermore, if the tens digits of the last three digits of the RT counter are "0 to 2, 4 to 6, 8, 9", the addition state of the stock number is controlled with low probability, and the last three digits of the RT counter are When the tens digit is "3, 7", the addition state of the stock number is controlled with high probability.
Therefore, when the last three digits of the RT counter are "502", the tens digit is 0, so the addition state of the stock number is controlled to be "low probability".
On the other hand, when the last three digits of the RT counter are "532", the tens digit is 3, so the addition state of the stock number is controlled to be "high probability".

For example, if you win a weak cherry combination in a low probability state, you will win with a probability of 245 out of 256 (approximately 1/1.0) that an additional stock of 0 will be won, and a stock of 1 will be added. There is a probability of winning 10 out of 256 items (approximately 1/25.1) for additional items, and a probability of 1 item out of 256 (approximately 1/256) for adding 2 items in stock. become.
On the other hand, if you win a weak cherry combination with a high probability of winning, you will win with a probability of 200 out of 256 (approximately 1/1.2) that you will win a winning combination of 0 stock and 1 stock. There is a probability of winning 50 out of 256 items (approximately 1/5.1) for additional items, and a probability of 6 out of 256 items (approximately 1/42.6) for adding 2 items in stock. I will do it.
In this way, the main control unit 10 performs control so that it is easier to win the stock number addition lottery when winning the rare combination in the high addition probability state than in the low addition probability state.
Note that although the probability of the added state is controlled by associating the last three tens digits of the RT counter, the probability is not limited to this, and other digits other than the tens digit may be associated.
In addition, there is a very high probability that the stock number will be added even more than when the addition state is high probability (for example, when winning a rare combination, the probability that one stock number will be added is about 1/2.0) It is also possible to perform an additional stock lottery in the AT2 state by associating the winning number with the RT counter (for example, winning with a probability of about 1/2.0 and adding two stock quantities) to the RT counter.

By the way, the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment has a configuration in which the main control unit 10 functions as a control means to control a plurality of gaming states including a normal state, a bonus state, an RT state, and an AT state. It has become.
That is, as described above, the main control unit 10 independently performs control regarding the transition between the bonus state, RT0 state, and RT1 state, and control regarding transition between the normal state, AT1 state 1, and AT2 state.
Therefore, the gaming state shifts between the RT0 state, the RT1 state, and the bonus state while staying in the normal state, AT1 state, and AT2 state.
Therefore, since the game of this embodiment is basically played in the RT0 state, each of the normal state, AT1 state, and AT2 state is played while staying in the RT0 state.
Furthermore, these gaming states are divided into the sections shown below.

[Normal section/advantageous section]
As shown in FIG. 15, the slot machine 1 in this embodiment is divided into a normal section and an advantageous section that is more advantageous to the player than the normal section.
The normal section is a state in which the main control unit 10 controls the gaming state to the normal state, and is a section in which it is impossible to notify the push order (specific stop operation).
However, even in the normal state, the normal state in which the number of high probability games (the number of games determined by the high probability game number lottery table) described later is 1 or more, the normal state in which the AT1 state or the AT2 state is won, is in the normal section. It will not be included, but will be included in the advantageous section.
On the other hand, the advantageous section is basically a state other than the normal state, and as shown in condition (g) in FIG. This is a section where you can win with an extremely high probability, and it is a section where you can be notified of the order of presses (specific stop operations).
The advantageous section is a section where you can continue to stay until you transition from the normal section to the normal section again. The number of games played, the number of medals acquired by the player (number of acquisitions), and the number of high probability games are counted.
The numerical values (number of games, number of medals, number of high probability games) managed during these advantageous periods are reset to "0" when the period shifts to the normal period.
Note that the gaming state in the normal section may be configured to include other gaming states (for example, a bonus state transferred during the normal section).

Furthermore, by functioning as a second control means, the main control unit 10 can control the operation in any one of the sections including a normal section in which push order notification is not possible and an advantageous section in which press order notification is possible. can be controlled.
The advantageous section ends when at least one of the following conditions (h1) to (h3) is satisfied after the transition to the advantageous section.

<Conditions for ending advantageous section>
(h1) The limiter (gaming value ends) of the advantageous section has been reached (h2) The AT1 state or AT2 state (second notification state) has ended without winning the AT1 state or AT2 state ( h3) The number of high probability games has become 0 (game value is the ending value) without winning in AT1 state or AT2 state.

Here, conditions for ending the advantageous sections shown in (h1) to (h3) will be explained.
In (h1), when "the limiter of the advantageous section has been reached", the main control unit 10 ends the advantageous section and shifts to the normal section.
The limiter for the advantageous section is ``While staying in the advantageous section, the number of games played has reached the ending value of 1500 games'' or ``While staying in the advantageous section, the number of medals acquired has reached the ending value of 2400. ” is met.
The end value (limiter) of the number of games played during this advantageous period is preferably 1500 games or less, and can be changed to any number of games as appropriate, such as 500 games or 1000 games, for example.
Furthermore, the end value (limiter) of medals acquired during the advantageous period is preferably 2,400 or less, and can be changed to any desired number, such as 1,000 or 1,500, for example.

In (h2), when "the AT1 state or the AT2 state ends without winning the AT1 state or the AT2 state", the main control unit 10 ends the advantageous section and shifts to the normal section.
In this end condition, a state in which there is stock left in the AT counter, so-called states in which the AT1 state and AT2 state are won, is excluded because the advantageous section may continue.
That is, the advantageous section shifts to the normal section when either the AT1 state or the AT2 state ends in a state where no winnings have been made in the AT1 state or AT2 state (no stock in the AT counter).
As described above, the AT1 state ends when the number of games preset as a fixed value (for example, 30 games) is played.
The AT2 state ends when all the stocks, including the added stocks, are used up after winning the additional stock lottery.

In (h3), when "the number of high-probability games becomes 0 (end value) without winning in the AT1 state or AT2 state," the main control unit 10 ends the advantageous section and ends the normal section. to move to.
In this end condition, as well as condition (h2), the state where there is stock remaining in the AT counter, the so-called AT1 state and AT2 state, are excluded because the advantageous section may continue. .
That is, the advantageous section ends when the number of high probability games played in the advantageous section is all played out in a state where no winnings have been made in the AT1 state or AT2 state (there is no stock in the AT counter).
The number of high-probability games is determined by a lottery process for the number of high-probability games that is performed while staying in the normal section.

Here, a lottery for the number of high-probability games performed during the advantageous period will be explained.
FIG. 16 shows a high probability game number lottery table used for the high probability game number lottery.
The number of high-probability games is associated with a winning combination determined by an internal lottery process performed during a stay in the normal section, and is determined based on the high-probability game number lottery table.
Specifically, the lottery for the number of high-probability games is performed by determining the random numbers for the lottery obtained when winning any of the rare prize, replay prize, or bell prize (press order bells 1 to 6, common bell). be exposed.
In this high-probability game number lottery table, the acquisition range (number) of random numbers to be acquired is 256, the winning value (winning) is different for each winning combination, and the high-probability games that are awarded for each winning combination are different. The probability of winning for each number is defined in association with each other.

For example, if you win a rare role, the winning value (winning) of 32 games is set to 256, so you will definitely win 32 games, and the replay role or bell role (in order of pressing Bells 1 to 6 , common bell) The 10 games and 50 games given at the time of winning will not be won.
On the other hand, if you win the replay role or the bell role (press order bells 1 to 6, common bell), you will win 10 games with a probability of 56 out of 256 (probability of about 1/4.5), and 256 32 games will be won with a probability of 180 out of 256 (probability of approximately 1/1.4), and 50 games will be won with a probability of 20 out of 256 (probability of approximately 1/12.8). Become.
Therefore, when you win the rare role, you will uniformly win 32 games as a high probability game number, but when you win the replay role or the bell role (press order bells 1 to 6, common bell), 32 games will be won. In addition, it is possible to win 10 games or 50 games, so it is possible to increase the expectations of the player as to how many games he or she can win.

The number of high probability games (game value) determined in this way is subtracted from and counted from the next game determined by the main control unit 10 functioning as the second counting means.
Further, the awarded high probability game number is reset to "0" even in the middle of the transition when the state shifts to either the AT1 state or the AT2 state.
In addition, the number of high-probability games awarded is configured so that no additions are made, and the number of games counted while staying in the advantageous section is not used up in vain, thereby preventing reaching the limiter of the advantageous section. I can do it.
As a result, the player can stay in the advantageous section for a long time without wasting the number of games up to the limiter in the advantageous section, resulting in a game configuration advantageous to the player.
In addition, in this embodiment, if the result of the internal lottery held while staying in the normal section is other than a loss, the player is always moved to the advantageous section and is given a high probability number of games, but the invention is not limited to this. , a configuration may be adopted in which some or all of the winning combinations won in the internal lottery are not transferred to the advantageous section.
For example, when winning a rare combination, a lottery is conducted to determine whether or not to move to an advantageous section, and when the lottery does not result in a win, a configuration may be adopted in which the system does not move to an advantageous section.
In addition, the high probability game has a configuration in which the number of high probability games is not added, but it may also be configured in which it is added.Furthermore, instead of adding on the number of high probability games, the counter that counts the number of high probability games is It is also possible to have a configuration in which the number of games is rewritten, so-called overwriting.
In addition, the number of high-probability games includes 10 games and 50 games when the replay role or the bell role (press order bells 1 to 6, common bell) is won, but the same as when winning the rare role. The number of games may be 32 games uniformly, or the number of high probability games other than 10 games, 32 games, and 50 games may be included.
In addition, the rare role has a structure in which 32 games are uniformly awarded in the lottery for the number of high probability games, but the structure is not limited to this, and similar to the replay role and the bell role, there are multiple numbers of high probability games to be awarded. It may also be used as a configuration.
In addition, the number of high probability games awarded at this time will be "0" if the transition is made to the AT1 state or AT2 state, but is not limited to this, and the remaining number of high probability games before the transition will be remembered during the game. By holding the number, a high probability game may be started from the stored number of remaining high probability games after the AT1 state or AT2 state ends.

As mentioned above, the end conditions for the advantageous section include (h1) to (h3), and if any of these end conditions are met, you will not be able to stay in the advantageous section and will move to the normal section. It turns out.
Then, by functioning as a second counting means, the main control unit 10 calculates the number of games played during the advantageous period, the number of medals acquired by the player during the advantageous period, and the number of high probability games. Can be counted.
Furthermore, while staying in the advantageous section, the main control unit 10 may detect that "the game value counted by the second counting means has reached the end value" or "that the AT1 state and AT2 state have not been won (the AT counter is stocked)". When either the end condition of "the AT1 state or the AT2 state ends" is satisfied, the gaming state is controlled from the advantageous section to the normal section.

Here, the advantageous section lamp 13 that lights up while staying in the advantageous section will be explained.
Since the advantageous section lamp 13 is turned off when the main control unit 10 controls the advantageous section to the normal section, the notification of the information that the vehicle is staying in the advantageous section also ends.
Further, the timing of transition between the normal section and the advantageous section is after the third reel stop operation after the player releases his or her finger from the stop button 5 operated to stop the third reel.
Further, the timing at which the advantageous section lamp 13 is turned on is at the start of navigation performance in the AT1 state or AT2 state.
Therefore, even if you are staying in an advantageous section, the advantageous section lamp 13 is controlled not to light up until the push order is notified, so even if the advantageous section lamp 13 is not lit, you are in the advantageous section. I have stayed there.
Further, since the advantageous section lamp 13 continues to be lit until the advantageous section ends, the timing at which the advantageous section lamp 13 goes out confirms that it is not an advantageous section but a normal section.
Note that the timing of transition between the normal section and the advantageous section is when the player presses the third and final stop button 5, but the timing is not limited to this, and the transition may be controlled to occur at other timings. It's okay.
Further, the advantageous section lamp 13 may be turned on before the pressing order is notified, or, for example, the advantageous section lamp 13 may be controlled to be always turned on while staying in the advantageous section.
Further, the advantageous section lamp 13 may be controlled to be turned on at the timing when the vehicle shifts to either the AT1 state or the AT2 state.

[Production screen in each game state]
Next, the effect screens displayed on the display 8 in the normal state, AT1 state, and AT2 state will be described with reference to FIGS. 17 to 19.
The performance screens displayed in each of these gaming states can be broadly divided into a "start screen,""playingscreen," and a "result screen."
The "result screen" displayed in the AT1 state and AT2 state other than the normal state is an effect screen that is displayed at the timing when each gaming state ends.
That is, the "result screen" is displayed after the player releases his or her finger from the stop button 5 operated to stop the third reel in the final game in either the AT1 state or the AT2 state. This is the production screen.
Although FIGS. 18 and 19 show an example in which the advantageous section lamp 13 is turned on at the timing of transition to the AT1 state or the AT2 state, the present invention is not limited to this, and the main control unit 10 can press the display 8 to The advantageous section lamp 13 may be controlled to be turned off until the order is notified.

FIG. 17 is a diagram showing a display example of the effect screen in the normal state.
The "starting screen" in the normal state is an effect screen displayed after the AT1 state and AT2 state are finished, and is the same screen as the "playing screen".
Then, the main control unit 10 controls the advantageous section lamp 13 to turn off during the normal state, which is the normal section.
Note that the "result screen" does not exist because it does not show gaming results (such as the total number of medals earned) in the normal state, but it does not show the number of medals used before transitioning to the AT1 state or AT2 state or the number of medals consumed during the normal state. A "result screen" may be displayed that displays the number of games played, etc.

Next, the effect screen in the AT1 state will be described with reference to FIG.
As shown in FIG. 18, the "start screen" for the AT1 state is a screen that is displayed at the start of the AT1 state, and displays the word "Bonus" to notify that the AT1 state has started.
The "playing screen" is a production screen that is displayed when the player plays a game in the AT1 state, and the number of remaining games in the AT1 state and the total number of medals acquired during the AT state are displayed at the top of the screen. Is displayed.
Note that the total number of medals acquired during the AT state displayed here includes not only the total number of medals acquired during the AT1 state but also the total number of medals obtained during the AT2 state. .
In addition, on the "playing screen", a full navigation effect is performed in which the order of all presses is announced at the bottom of the screen.
On the "result screen", the total number of medals acquired during the AT state is displayed in a large area in the center of the screen.
Furthermore, since the "start screen" and "playing screen" are in the AT1 state, the main control unit 10 controls the advantageous section lamp 13 to turn on.
On the other hand, the "result screen" is displayed after the third reel stop operation in the final game in the AT1 state, so when the "result screen" is displayed, the main control unit 10 turns on the advantageous section lamp 13. Control the lights to turn off.
Although the "result screen" displays the total number of medals acquired during the AT state, it is not limited to this, and instead of or in addition to the total number of medals obtained during the AT state, only the medals obtained during the AT1 state are displayed. The total number of acquired coins may be displayed.

Finally, the effect screen in the AT2 state will be explained with reference to FIGS. 19 and 20.
The "start screen" of the AT2 state is a screen displayed at the start of the AT2 state, as shown in FIG. 19, and the characters "RUSH" are displayed to notify that the AT2 state has started.
The "gaming screen" is an effect screen that is displayed when playing a game in the AT2 state. Similar to the AT1 state, the number of remaining games in the AT2 state and the total number of coins acquired in the AT state are displayed at the top of the screen. be done.
Furthermore, on the "playing screen", a partial navigation effect is performed in which only the stop button 5, which the player operates first, is announced at the bottom of the screen.
The "result screen" displays the total number of medals acquired during the AT state in a large area in the center of the screen.
Then, when the "start screen" and "playing screen" are displayed, the main control unit 10 controls the advantageous section lamp 13 to light up because the game is in the advantageous section.
Further, when there is no stock in the AT2 counter, the main control unit 10 controls the advantageous section lamp 13 to turn off when the "result screen" indicating that the AT2 state has ended is displayed (see Fig. 20 (1) to (5)).
On the other hand, if there is stock remaining in the AT2 counter, the main control unit 10 controls the advantageous section lamp 13 to continue lighting without turning off even when the "result screen" is displayed. (In the case of (6) in FIG. 20).

Furthermore, in the AT2 state, after a predetermined period of time (for example, 3 seconds) has elapsed after the "result screen" is displayed, a reminder display (PUSH display) is displayed in the center of the screen to prompt the user to operate the production button 2d. .
When the player operates the performance button 2d while the reminder display "PUSH" is displayed, (1) to (1) of FIG. One of the production screens (6) is displayed.
In addition, on the "result screen", instead of or in addition to the total number of medals obtained during the AT state, the total number of medals obtained by the end of the AT2 state may be displayed.

Next, a description will be given of a production screen that suggests the probability of winning the stock lottery in the AT2 state.
The effect screens shown in (1) to (6) in FIG. 21 are effect screens that are displayed after the operation of the effect button 2d after the "result screen" (hereinafter referred to as "post-operation result screen"), and will be described later. It is determined based on the lottery shown in FIG. 22.
This "post-operation result screen" is a screen (excluding (1) no suggestion screen and (6) continuous notification screen) that suggests the winning probability of the next AT2 state stock lottery after the advantageous section ends.
Specifically, the "post-operation result screen" is an effect screen that includes characters such as "Total 120 sheets" and "identification information" such as stars, as shown in FIG. 21.
The "post-operation result screen" shown in (1) to (6) in FIG. 21 that is displayed after the operation of the production button 2d will be described below.

(1) The "no suggestion screen" is the same screen as before operating the performance button 2d, and is a performance screen in which information suggesting the winning probability of the next stock lottery in the AT2 state is not displayed.
That is, when the "no suggestion screen" is displayed, it indicates that the no suggestion screen was selected in the lottery on the "post-operation result screen."

(2) The "Normal A mode suggestion screen" is likely to be displayed when the last three 100 digits of the RT counter are "1, 3, 7, 9", and the 4th place will be displayed in the next AT2 state stock lottery. This is a production screen that suggests that there is a high probability of winning.

(3) The "Normal B mode suggestion screen" is likely to be displayed when the last three 100 digits of the RT counter are "2, 6", giving you the third highest probability of winning in the next AT2 state stock lottery. This is a production screen that suggests that.

(4) The "chance mode suggestion screen" is likely to be displayed when the last three 100 digits of the RT counter are "4, 8", and you will have the second highest probability of winning in the next AT2 state stock lottery. This is a production screen that suggests this.

(5) The “Heaven Mode Suggestion Screen” is likely to be displayed when the last three 100 digits of the RT counter are “0,5”, and it indicates that you will have the highest probability of winning in the next AT2 state stock lottery. When this "Heaven Mode Suggestion Screen" is displayed, it is controlled so that there is a 100% probability of winning the stock lottery in the AT2 state.

(6) "Continuation notification screen" is an effect screen that is displayed when there is stock remaining in the AT2 counter, indicating that the AT2 state will continue, and suggesting the probability of winning the next AT2 state stock lottery. Information is not displayed.

Therefore, if there is no stock in the AT2 counter, the AT2 state ends, so while the advantageous section lamp 13 is off, the display 8 displays a "no suggestion screen" other than the "continuation notification screen" and a "normal A mode". Any one of the following production screens is displayed: "Suggestion screen", "Normal B mode suggestion screen", "Chance mode suggestion screen", or "Heaven mode suggestion screen".
On the other hand, if there is stock left in the AT2 counter, the AT2 state will continue, so the advantageous section lamp 13 will continue to light up, and the display 8 will display a "continuation notification screen."
In this way, the main control unit 10 controls the "after operation" displayed on the display 8 (second notification means) when the player operates the production button 2d (operation means) after the advantageous section lamp 13 is turned off. Information (second information) regarding the winning probability of the stock lottery in the AT2 state can be notified by the "Result Screen".
After the main control unit 10 controls the normal section, the display device 8 (second notification means) notifies information (second information) regarding the winning probability of the next AT2 state stock lottery through the "post-operation result screen". can do.
The "post-operation result screen" is determined in association with the last three digits of the RT counter indicating the number of remaining games in the RT0 state.
As shown in Figure 21, the "post-operation result screen" allows changes to the displayed identification information (for example, increasing the number of stars) as the probability of winning the stock lottery in the AT2 state increases. desirable.

Next, the lottery process on the "post-operation result screen" will be described with reference to FIG. 22.
FIG. 22 is a diagram showing a post-operation result screen lottery table used for lottery processing on the "post-operation result screen."
In the after-operation result screen lottery table, the acquisition range (number) of random numbers to be acquired is 256, and the number of winning values is different depending on the mode of the "after-operation result screen", and the last three digits of the RT counter are They are stored in association with each other.
The main control unit 10 determines the "post-operation result screen" to be displayed on the display 8 using the stored post-operation result screen lottery table.
For example, if the last three digits of the RT counter are "006~033,039~066,072~103,506~533,539~566,572~603", 84 out of 256 (about 1/3 .0) probability of winning the "no suggestion screen", and a probability of 22 out of 256 (approximately 1/11.6) of winning the "normal A mode suggestion screen", "normal B mode suggestion screen" and "chance". There is a probability of 106 out of 256 (approximately 1/2.4) that you will win the "Heaven Mode Suggestion Screen".
Therefore, if the last three digits of the RT counter after the AT2 state ends are in "006~033,039~066,072~103,506~533,539~566,572~603", then "Heaven" This indicates that the mode suggestion screen is likely to be displayed.

Below, we will specifically show multiple examples of RT counter values as shown in FIGS. 23 to 25, and explain the correspondence between the last three digits of the RT counter at the end of the AT2 state and the "post-operation result screen." .
First, with reference to FIG. 23, a case where the RT counter value at the end of the AT2 state is "478533" will be described as an example.
Since the last three digits of "478533" are "533", the "post-operation result screen" is determined in association with this "533".
Also, the last three digits of the RT counter in the first game after the end of the AT2 state are "532", which is "1" subtracted from "533", and the bottom three digits of the RT counter in the 32nd game after the end of the AT2 state are "532", which is "533" minus "1". The third digit is "501", which is "533" minus "32".
Therefore, if the last three digits of the RT counter value after the end of the AT2 state are "533", the range of 32 games after the end of the AT2 state is the range of "501 to 532".
Moreover, "501 to 505" in the range of "501 to 532" is an advantageous section, and has a probability of 256 out of 256 (1/1).
Therefore, the "heaven mode suggestion screen" that suggests the highest probability of winning in the stock lottery in the AT2 state is displayed with the highest probability (106 out of 256 (about 1/2.4)).

Next, with reference to FIG. 24, a case where the RT counter value at the end of the AT2 state is "478299" will be described as an example.
Since the last three digits of "478299" are "299", the "post-operation result screen" is determined in association with this "299".
In this case, the range of 32 games after the end of the AT2 state is "267 to 298", and as shown in FIG. You will win the AT2 state stock lottery with a probability of 1/36.5).
Therefore, the "Normal B mode suggestion screen", which suggests the third highest probability of winning in the stock lottery in the AT2 state, is displayed with the highest probability of 128 out of 256 (about 1/2).

Finally, with reference to FIG. 25, a case where the RT counter value at the end of the AT2 state is "478803" will be described as an example.
Since the last three digits of "478803" are "803", the "post-operation result screen" is determined in association with this "803".
In this case, the range of 32 games after the end of the AT2 state is "771 to 802."
Then, referring to the AT2 state stock lottery table in FIG. 13, if "801 to 802" are in the advantageous section, there is a probability of 20 out of 256 (approximately 1/12.8) the AT2 state stock lottery. be elected.
In addition, "771" in the range of "771 to 802" is also in the advantageous section and has a probability of 1 out of 256 (approximately 1/256) to win the AT2 state stock lottery.
Therefore, when the last three digits of the RT counter are "803", two winning probabilities are included in the AT2 state stock lottery, but in this embodiment, when multiple winning probabilities are included, , the "post-operation result screen" is controlled to be displayed according to the winning probability of the AT2 state in the second half.
Therefore, the "post-operation result screen" corresponding to the winning probability of "771" will be displayed, so the "Normal A mode suggestion screen" that suggests that you will win with the fourth highest probability in the AT2 stock lottery " is displayed with the highest probability of 128 out of 256 (about 1/2).
In this way, the "post-operation result screen" is displayed in accordance with the winning probability in the stock lottery in the AT2 state.
This means that the last three digits of the RT counter in the after-operation result screen lottery table used for the lottery process on the "post-operation result screen" shown in FIG. This is realized because it is associated with the last three digits of the RT counter in the table.
In addition, if there are multiple winning probabilities during the 32 games after the end of the AT2 state, the "post-operation result screen" will be controlled to be displayed with a high probability according to the winning probability of the AT2 state in the first half. Furthermore, it may be controlled so that another "post-operation result screen" is displayed with a high probability.

In this way, the main control unit 10 functions as a third control means, so that when the display 8 (second notification means) displays the "heaven mode suggestion screen" (special third information), In order to definitely win the stock lottery in the AT2 state, the notification state is controlled to the AT2 state (second notification state).
In addition, the information (second information) regarding the winning probability of stock lottery in AT2 state includes "Normal A mode suggestion screen (specific 3rd information), etc." and "Normal A mode suggestion screen (specific 3rd information), etc." ``Heaven mode suggestion screen (special third information)'' indicating that the probability of being controlled to the AT2 state (second notification state) is higher than that of the AT2 state (second notification state) is included.
In addition, the display 8 (second notifying means) indicates that within a predetermined number of games (for example, 32 games) after the end of the advantageous period, the counting result by the main control unit 10 (first counting means) is displayed on the RT counter. It is better for the last 3 digits of the RT counter to reach 501 (3rd game count) etc. than to reach 101 (2nd game count) etc. when the last 3 digits reach 101 (2nd game count) etc. )” is displayed with high probability.
Then, when the "heaven mode suggestion screen" (special third information) is displayed on the display 8 (second notification means), the player wins the AT2 state stock lottery with a 100% probability.
Therefore, the main control unit 10 functions as a third control means that controls the gaming state to the AT2 state (second notification state) when the "heaven mode suggestion screen" (special third information) is displayed.
In this way, by including in the "post-operation result screen" the "heaven mode suggestion screen" (special 3rd information) that will transition to the AT2 state with a high probability if it is displayed, we can provide the player with a It is possible to arouse interest in the "post-operation result screen" and to maintain expectations for the game even after the advantageous section ends.

[Second embodiment]
Next, a second embodiment will be described.
In addition, in the following description, description of the same configuration as the slot machine 1 in the already described first embodiment will be omitted.

The slot machine 1 in the second embodiment differs from the first embodiment in the following points.
In the first embodiment, by displaying a performance screen that suggests the probability of winning the stock lottery in the AT2 state after the "result screen" and after the player operates the performance button 2d, the effect screen regarding the next advantageous section is displayed. Information dissemination was realized.
In the second embodiment, information regarding the next advantageous section is announced by displaying a production screen that suggests the probability of winning the stock lottery in the AT2 state every predetermined number of games (for example, 20 games) during the AT2 state. has been realized.

Specifically, in this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 26 to 28, during the AT2 state after the characters "RUSH" are displayed, for each predetermined number of games (for example, 20 games), the The lottery shown in FIG. 29 is held, and depending on the lottery result, one of the performance screens (1) to (5) in FIG. 27 indicating the winning probability of the AT2 state stock lottery, which is information regarding the next game. is displayed.
That is, during the AT state, the main control unit 10 notifies information (second information) indicating the probability of winning the stock lottery in the next AT2 state every predetermined number of games (a predetermined number of games are played). It can function as a determination means for determining whether or not to do so.
Then, when the main control unit 10 determines to notify information (second information) suggesting the probability of winning the stock lottery in the next AT2 state, the display device 8 (third display means) notifies the suggesting information. do.

The effect screen that is displayed on the display 8 during the AT2 state and indicates the probability of winning the stock lottery in the AT2 state will be described below.
The effect screens shown in (1) to (5) in FIG. 27 are displayed every predetermined number of games (for example, 20 games) after the characters "RUSH" are displayed to notify that the AT2 state has started. This is a production screen (hereinafter referred to as a "gaming suggestion screen").
This "playing suggestion screen" is a screen that suggests the probability of winning the next AT2 state stock lottery when the AT2 state ends (when the advantageous section ends) at the time it is displayed.
Specifically, as shown in FIG. 27, the "gaming suggestion screen" is an effect screen that includes "identification information" such as a star (excluding (1) "no suggestion screen") in the center of the screen.
The "gaming suggestion screen" displayed here is different from the "post-operation result screen" explained above, and the size of this "identification information" changes depending on the winning probability of the next AT2 state stock lottery. They differ in that they do so.
The "playing suggestion screen" shown in (1) to (5) in FIG. 27, which is displayed every predetermined number of games (for example, 20 games) in the AT2 state, will be described below.

(1) The "No Suggestion Screen" is the same screen as the "Playing Screen" when some navigation effects are not displayed, and the information suggesting the winning probability of the next AT2 state stock lottery is not displayed on the effect screen. It is.
That is, when the "no suggestion screen" is displayed, it indicates that the no suggestion screen was selected in the lottery on the "gaming suggestion screen".

(2) The "Normal A mode suggestion screen" is likely to be displayed when the last three 100 digits of the RT counter are "1, 3, 7, 9", and in the next AT2 state stock lottery, the 4th This is a production screen that suggests that there is a high probability of winning.
In the "normal A mode suggestion screen", a "star" appears in the center of the screen, and the letter "A" indicating the normal A mode is displayed in the center of the "star".

(3) The "Normal B mode suggestion screen" is likely to be displayed when the last three digits of the RT counter in the 100's are "2, 6", and has the third highest probability in the next AT2 state stock lottery. This is a production screen that suggests that you will win.
In the "normal B mode suggestion screen", a star appears in the center of the screen, and the letter "B" indicating normal B mode is displayed in the center of the "star".
In addition, the size of the "star" and "B" characters displayed in the center of the production screen at this time are larger than the "star" and "A" characters displayed on the "normal A mode suggestion screen". It becomes.

(4) The "chance mode suggestion screen" is likely to be displayed when the last three 100 digits of the RT counter are "4, 8", giving you the second highest probability of winning in the next AT2 state stock lottery. This is a production screen that suggests that.
On the "Chance Mode Suggestion Screen", a "star" appears in the center of the screen, and in the center of the "star" is the letter "C", which represents the initial letter of CHANCE when chance mode is written in English. is displayed.
The size of the "star" and "C" characters displayed in the center of the "chance mode suggestion screen" is larger than that of the "star" and "B" displayed on the "normal B mode suggestion screen." is also a big one.

(5) The "Heaven Mode Suggestion Screen" is likely to be displayed when the last three 100 digits of the RT counter are "0,5", and you will have the highest probability of winning in the next AT2 state stock lottery. When this "heaven mode suggestion screen" is displayed, it is controlled so that there is a 100% probability of winning the stock lottery in the AT2 state.
In addition, on the "Heaven Mode Suggestion Screen", as in other modes, a "star" appears in the center of the screen, and in the center of the "star" is the word "Heaven" indicating Heaven Mode. Is displayed.
The font sizes of "star" and "heaven" are the largest among the other mode identification information.

In this way, the display device 8 (second notification means), in the AT state (second notification state), reports information (second information) regarding the winning probability of the next stock lottery in the AT2 state.
Specifically, the higher the probability of winning the next stock lottery in the AT2 state, the greater the identification information will be changed, so that when large identification information is displayed, it will increase the player's expectations for the next game. can give.
Therefore, the display 8 (second notification means) indicates that the next AT2 Information (second information) regarding the winning probability of the state stock lottery is notified.
Note that the display period of the identification information displayed in the center of the screen may be limited to only the games for which the lottery process on the "Playing Suggestion Screen" has been performed, or for a predetermined number of games starting from the game for which the lottery process on the "Playing Suggestion Screen" has been performed. (For example, it may be between 3 games).
Furthermore, the identification information may continue to be displayed until the advantageous section ends, but in such a case, it is preferable to display identification information (for example, month, etc.) that is different from the currently displayed identification information.

Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 28, even if the "gaming suggestion screen" is displayed every predetermined number of games (for example, 20 games), the gaming state is AT2, so some navigation effects may not be displayed. It will be done.
Furthermore, when the AT2 state ends, the display 8 displays a "result screen" similar to the AT1 state, and the total number of medals acquired during the AT state is displayed in a large manner in the center of the screen.
Furthermore, when the "result screen" is displayed, the AT2 state has already ended, so the main control unit 10 controls the advantageous section lamp 13 to turn off.
In this way, the main control unit 10 displays the "gaming suggestion screen" on the display 8 (second notification means) every predetermined number of games, thereby giving information regarding the winning probability of the stock lottery in the next AT2 state. Information (second information) can be broadcast.
As a result, when the AT2 state ends (when the advantageous section ends) when the predetermined number of games is reached, information (second information ) can be notified.
In other words, the closer the "gaming suggestion screen" is to the end of the AT2 state, the more accurate the information (second information) regarding the winning probability of the stock lottery in the AT2 state after the end of the advantageous period. The player can play the game with interest in response to the display of the "medium suggestion screen".
In addition, on the "result screen", instead of or in addition to the total number of medals obtained during the AT state, the total number of medals obtained by the end of the AT2 state may be displayed.

Next, with reference to FIG. 29, the lottery process on the "gaming suggestion screen" will be explained.
FIG. 29 is a diagram showing an in-game suggestion screen lottery table used for the lottery process on the "in-gaming suggestion screen."
Similarly to the "post-operation result screen", the "gaming suggestion screen" is also determined in association with the last three digits of the RT counter indicating the number of remaining games in the RT0 state.
Specifically, in the game suggestion screen lottery table, the acquisition range (number) of random numbers to be acquired is 256, the number of winning values is different depending on the mode of the "game suggestion screen", and the RT counter It is stored in association with the last three digits of .
Furthermore, the classification of lottery values and winning probabilities in the in-game suggestion screen lottery table are the same as the after-operation result screen lottery table used for the "post-operation result screen" lottery.
The main control unit 10 uses the stored in-game suggestion screen lottery table to determine the "in-game suggestion screen" to be displayed on the display 8 every predetermined number of games (for example, 20 games).
Note that the division of lottery values in the in-game suggestion screen lottery table shown in FIG. 29 is just an example, and a lottery table with other divisions may be used to conduct the lottery for the "in-game suggestion screen."
Furthermore, the lottery on the "gaming suggestion screen" may be configured to be drawn at unspecified timing instead of being drawn every predetermined number of games (for example, 20 games).
Further, it may be configured to determine whether or not to perform an effect that suggests the probability of winning the stock lottery in the AT2 state, depending on the number of games played during the advantageous period or the number of game media acquired during the advantageous period.
For example, the number of games played during stay in the advantageous section is defined as the "first section", the number of games played between 1 and 500 is defined as the "second section", the number of games played between 1001 and 1,500 is defined as the "third section", The latter section (1st section < 2nd section < 3rd section) may be configured so that an effect suggesting the winning probability of the stock lottery in the AT2 state is performed; 2nd section>3rd section), an effect may be performed that suggests the winning probability of the stock lottery in the AT2 state.
In this way, in the second embodiment, information regarding the probability of winning the stock lottery in the AT2 state can be reported regardless of when the AT2 state ends and while staying in the advantageous section, so that the advantageous section ends. It is possible to maintain the player's desire to play even when the player is playing the game.

30 to 32 show multiple examples of RT counter values, and explain the correspondence between the last three digits of the RT counter at the end of a predetermined number of games (for example, 20 games) and the "gaming suggestion screen" This is what I did.
Unlike the "post-operation result screen" lottery described above, the "game suggestion screen" is associated with the last three digits of the RT counter at the end of each predetermined number of games during the AT2 state.
Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 30 to 32, the main control unit 10 uses the in-gaming suggestion screen lottery table based on the RT counter value at the end of each predetermined number of games. ” to be determined.
For example, in FIG. 30, the RT counter value at the end of the predetermined number of games during the AT2 state is "478533", and the last three digits of this RT counter value are "533", so the RT counter value is "478533". "Suggestion screen" is determined in association with this "533".
In addition, the last three digits of the RT counter for the first game after the end of the predetermined number of games will be "532", which is "533" minus "1", and for the 32nd game after the end of the predetermined number of games. The last three digits of the RT counter are "501", which is "533" minus "32".
Therefore, if the last three digits of the RT counter at the end of the predetermined number of games are "533", the range of 32 games after the end of the predetermined number of games is the range "501 to 532".
In addition, "501 to 505" in the range of "501 to 532" is an advantageous section with a probability of 256 out of 256 (1/1), so in order to win the AT2 state stock lottery, The combined ``Heaven Mode Suggestion Screen'' will be displayed with the highest probability.

Next, with reference to FIG. 31, a case where the RT counter value at the end of a predetermined number of games is "478299" will be described as an example.
Since the last three digits of "478299" are "299", the "gaming suggestion screen" is determined in association with this "299".
In this case, the range of 32 games after the end of the predetermined number of games is "267 to 298", and as shown in FIG. You will win the AT2 state stock lottery with a probability of (approximately 1/36.5).
Therefore, the "normal B mode suggestion screen" is displayed with the highest probability.

Finally, with reference to FIG. 32, a case where the RT counter value at the end of a predetermined number of games is "478803" will be described as an example.
Since the last three digits of "478803" are "803", the "gaming suggestion screen" is determined in association with this "803".
In this case, the range of 32 games after the end of the predetermined number of games is "771 to 802."
Then, referring to the AT2 state stock lottery table in FIG. 13, if "801 to 802" are in the advantageous section, there is a probability of 20 out of 256 (approximately 1/12.8) the AT2 state stock lottery. be elected.
In addition, "771" in the range of "771 to 802" is also in the advantageous section and has a probability of 1 out of 256 (approximately 1/256) to win the AT2 state stock lottery.
Therefore, if the last three digits of the RT counter are "803", two winning probabilities are included in the AT2 state stock lottery, but as with the "post-operation result screen", the second half Control is performed so that a "gaming suggestion screen" corresponding to the winning probability in the AT2 state is displayed.
Therefore, the "gaming suggestion screen" corresponding to the winning probability of "771" is displayed, and the "normal A mode suggestion screen" is displayed with the highest probability.
In this way, the "playing suggestion screen" is also displayed in accordance with the winning probability in the stock lottery in the AT2 state.
This means that the last three digits of the RT counter of the in-game suggestion screen lottery table used for the lottery process on the "gaming suggestion screen" shown in FIG. This is realized because it is associated with the last three digits of the RT counter in the table.
Therefore, by functioning as a first counting means, the main control unit 10 can count the number of games (number of games) in the RT0 state (first RT state), and based on the counting result, It functions as a determination means for determining whether or not to broadcast information (second information) suggesting the winning probability of the stock lottery.
In addition, if there are multiple winning probabilities between 32 games after the end of the predetermined number of games, the "gaming suggestion screen" will be displayed with a high probability according to the winning probability of the AT2 state in the first half. Further, it may be controlled so that other "gaming suggestion screens" are displayed with a high probability.

As described above, according to the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the winning probability of the AT lottery is defined in association with the number of games of limited RT, so the timing is before the end of the advantageous section or when the advantageous section ends. However, information regarding the next advantageous section can be reported.
As a result, it is possible for the player to predict the next advantageous period, so even after the advantageous period has ended, the player can be attracted to the game and be forced to continue playing even after the advantageous period has ended. can.
In other words, the player can experience the current advantageous section and the next advantageous section in succession, and even if the advantageous section lamp 13 is turned off, the player can play the game without lowering his or her expectations.

On the other hand, in conventional gaming machines, as disclosed in Patent Document 1, the winning probability of the AT lottery is not associated with the number of games with a limited RT as in the present invention, and at the end of the advantageous period, the AT lottery Since all rights for controlling the state (number of games, etc.) are also reset, it is not possible to notify information regarding the next advantageous section before or after the advantageous section ends.
Therefore, since players cannot predict how their next game will be before or after the advantageous period ends, there is a high possibility that they will end the game as soon as the advantageous period ends. It was difficult to get the player to play the game.
According to the gaming machine of the present invention, it is possible to 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.
For example, in the present embodiment, the present invention has been described as applied to the slot machine 1, but the present invention is not limited to this, and can be applied to other gaming machines such as a pachinko machine.
The present invention can also be applied to so-called enclosed game machines that play games using pseudo game media in data format without using actual game media such as medals or game balls.
In addition, the last three digits of the RT counter at the end of the AT2 state correspond to any of "006-033,039-066,072-103,506-533,539-566,572-603", and " If there is only one stock in the AT2 state, control may be performed to erase all the stock in the AT2 state.
By controlling in this way, the advantageous section can be reset once and the AT2 state can be controlled again, so the AT state can be controlled without being bound by the limiter of the advantageous section.
Furthermore, two advantageous sections may be made to appear as one advantageous section.
Specifically, during the 32 games played after the end of the advantageous period, when the last 3 digits of the RT counter are in the AT2 state and the winning probability is 256 out of 256 (1/1), the "result screen" This can be achieved by making it appear as if the advantageous section has not ended by maintaining the AT2 state until the next AT2 state is won, or by maintaining the AT2 state presentation screen until the next AT2 state is won.
Furthermore, in the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the main control section 10 sends a bonus end signal to the sub-control section 20 at the timing when bonus A and bonus B end, so that the sub-control section 20 The end timing of bonus A and bonus B can be recognized.
Furthermore, since a start signal is transmitted from the main control section 10 to the sub-control section 20 each time a game is started, the sub-control section 20 can recognize the number of games.
Therefore, not only the main control unit 10 but also the sub-control unit 20 can manage the number of remaining games in the limited RT, and the "post-operation result screen" or "in-game suggestion screen" can be displayed depending on the number of remaining games being managed. It is configured to display each.
However, the present invention is not limited to this, and by transmitting a signal indicating the number of remaining games in the limited RT from the main control unit 10 to the sub-control unit 20, the sub-control unit 20 can recognize the number of remaining games in the limited RT. It may also be configured to control to display a "post-operation result screen" or a "gaming suggestion screen."

1 Slot machine (gaming machine)
2d Production button (operation means)
8 Display device (second notification means)
10 Main control unit (first control means, second control means, third control means, first counting means, second counting means, provision means, determination means)
12 Navigation lamp (first notification means)
12a Left navigation lamp 12b Middle navigation lamp 12c Right navigation lamp 13 Advantageous section lamp 20 Sub-control unit

Claims (6)

Controllable to any RT state among a plurality of RT states including a first RT state in which the probability of winning the replay combination is a predetermined probability, and a second RT state in which the probability of winning the replay combination is a predetermined probability. a first control means;
a first counting means capable of counting the number of games played in the first RT state;
a first notification means capable of reporting first information that is information regarding a specific stopping operation advantageous to the player;
a second control means capable of controlling any one of a plurality of sections including a normal section in which the first information cannot be reported and an advantageous section in which the first information can be notified;
A third notification state that can be controlled to any one of a plurality of notification states including a first notification state in which the first information is not reported and a second notification state in which the first information is reported. control means;
granting means capable of granting a specific right regarding control of the second notification state;
Based on a specific number of games after a predetermined number of games from the number of games indicated by the counting result by the first counting means, second information that is information regarding the grant rate of the specific right in the second notification state next time can be reported. a second notification means;
Equipped with
The first control means includes:
When controlling to the first RT state, if the counting result by the first counting means reaches the first number of games, controlling the RT state to the second RT state;
The second control means
When controlling to the advantageous section, if a predetermined termination condition is satisfied, controlling the section to the normal section;
The imparting means is
In the case where the control is in the advantageous section, the first number of games and the second number of games are more accurate than when the counting result by the first counting means is a second number of games that is different from the first number of games. is a different third number of games, the specific right is granted with a higher probability,
The second notification means includes:
A gaming machine characterized in that when controlled to be in the second notification state, the second information can be notified. The second notification means includes:
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein in the second notification state , the second information can be notified every time a game is played a predetermined number of times . When controlled in the advantageous section, a second counting means is provided that can count the game value that changes according to the progress of the game,
The predetermined termination conditions include:
the game value counted by the second counting means has reached an end value;
that the second notification state has ended;
contains,
The second notification means includes:
The gaming machine according to claim 1 , wherein in the second notification state, the second information can be notified regardless of the value of the game value. In the second notification state, each time a predetermined number of games are executed, a determining means is provided that can determine whether or not to notify the second information,
The second notification means includes:
The gaming machine according to claim 1 , wherein when the determining means determines that the second information should be reported, the second information can be reported. The determining means is
The gaming machine according to claim 4, wherein it is determined whether or not to notify the second information based on the counting result by the first counting means. The second information is
Contains predetermined identification information,
The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that the size of the predetermined identification information changes depending on the probability that the specific right is granted.

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