JP7395324B2 - gaming machine - Google Patents

Description

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

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

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

As such a gaming machine, there is a slot machine that can be controlled by a chance zone (CZ) and changes the probability of winning a CZ lottery every time a predetermined number of games are played (for example, a patented slot machine). Reference 1).

JP2018-79108A

In the above-mentioned slot machine, in order to improve the interest of the game, regarding the advantageousness regarding the granting of benefits such as the probability of winning the CZ lottery in each specific state that is repeatedly controlled every time a predetermined number of games are played. There was still room for improvement.

The present invention has been devised in view of the above circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can improve the interest of the game in terms of the advantageous degree of awarding benefits in each of the specific states that are repeatedly controlled. .

A gaming machine for playing games,
a specific state control means capable of repeatedly controlling the specific state;
a privilege lottery means for conducting a privilege lottery regarding the granting of benefits;
Expectation level suggestion display means for displaying an expectation level suggestion in one of a plurality of modes in which the level of expectation that the benefit is granted differs;
The expectation level suggestion display means is configured to display a plurality of expectations including at least an expectation level suggestion display corresponding to the current specific state, an expectation level suggestion display corresponding to the next specific state, and an expectation level suggestion display corresponding to the next specific state. It is possible to display a degree-suggestive indication for a specific period,
Further comprising a suggestion effect execution means capable of executing a suggestion effect indicating whether or not the benefit is granted for each specific state,
The expectation level suggestion display means includes:
During the specific period, the mode of any one of the plurality of expectation level suggestion displays can be changed;
In the specific period, even if the result of the bonus lottery is such that the bonus is not granted, the mode of the expectation level suggestion display can be changed;
The suggestive effect execution means is capable of executing the suggestive effect in response to an expectation level suggestive display performed in response to a specific state,
The expectation level suggestion display means includes:
In the current specific state, the next specific state, and the next specific state, when the suggestion effect suggests that the benefit will be given, a combination of the plurality of expectation level suggestion display modes is selected. Can be a specific combination,
A combination of the plurality of expectation level suggestion display modes when the suggestion presentation does not suggest that the benefit will be granted in any of the current specific state, the next specific state, and the next specific state. cannot be the specific combination,
After the combination of the modes of the plurality of expectation level suggestion displays becomes the specific combination, a non-specific combination different from the specific combination is caused by changing the mode of any one of the plurality of expectation level suggestion displays. Even if a specific combination is obtained, the suggestion that the benefit will be given is always given by the suggestion performance in any of the current specific state, the next specific state, and the next specific state.
Note that the following configuration may be provided.
A gaming machine for playing games (for example, a slot machine 1, a pachinko gaming machine),
A specific state control means (for example, a process of controlling to a battle production state by the sub-control unit 91) that can repeatedly (for example, three times) control a specific state (for example, a battle production state);
A privilege lottery means (for example, an AT lottery executed by the main control unit 41) that performs a privilege lottery (for example, an AT lottery) regarding the granting of benefits (for example, AT);
Advantage suggestion display means (for example, sub-control unit 91 processing to display the expectation level);
The advantage suggestion display means corresponds to at least an advantage suggestion display (for example, a first display) corresponding to the current specific state (for example, battle production state 1) and a next specific state (for example, battle production state 2). A plurality of advantage suggestion displays including an advantage suggestion display (for example, a second display) corresponding to a specific state (for example, battle performance state 3) that corresponds to a successive specific state (for example, a third display) are identified. (e.g., FIG. 9),
Further comprising a suggestive effect execution means (for example, a process in which the sub-control unit 91 executes a battle effect) that executes a suggestive effect (for example, a battle effect) indicating whether or not the benefit is granted for each specific state,
The advantageous degree suggestion display means is
During the specific period, it is possible to change the mode of any one of the plurality of advantageous suggestion displays from an initial mode to a final mode,
Even when a game is played during the specific period and the advantage of the bonus lottery is not updated based on the result of the game, the mode of display of the advantage suggesting the advantage can be changed,
A gaming machine in which the suggestive effect execution means is capable of executing the suggestive effect in a manner based on an advantageous suggestion display that has been performed corresponding to a specific state (for example, FIGS. 10 and 11).

FIG. 1 is a front view of a slot machine according to a first embodiment. It is a diagram showing the symbol arrangement of each reel. It is a diagram for explaining the transition of gaming states. FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing the configuration of a slot machine. It is a diagram for explaining types of winning combinations, symbol combinations of winning combinations, and awards at the time of winning. It is a diagram for explaining combinations of winning combinations that are read out as lottery target combinations for each gaming state. It is a figure for explaining reel control at the time of winning a push order combination. FIG. 3 is a diagram for explaining an expectation level suggestion display and an expectation level of a specific combination. FIG. 6 is a diagram for explaining changes in the display mode of expectation levels and specific combinations. FIG. 6 is a diagram for explaining a transition from an expectation level suggestion display to a battle production. FIG. 6 is a diagram for explaining a transition from an expectation level suggestion display to a battle production. FIG. 3 is a diagram for explaining a cut-in effect. FIG. 6 is a diagram for explaining an example of an expectation level suggestion display and a battle performance. FIG. 6 is a diagram for explaining an example of an expectation level suggestion display and a battle performance. FIG. 6 is a diagram for explaining an example of an expectation level suggestion display and a battle performance.

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

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

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

As shown in FIG. 1, the front of the slot machine 1 includes a medal insertion section 4 into which medals can be inserted, a medal payout opening 9 from which medals are paid out, and credits (the number of medals stored as gaming value owned by the player). ), the MAXBET switch 6 is operated to set the maximum number of bets among the prescribed number (in this embodiment, 3) of bets determined according to the gaming state within the range, and the game The start switch 7 is operated to start the rotation, and the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated to stop the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R (hereinafter referred to as the left stop switch, middle stop switch, and right stop switch). ), and a performance switch 56 which is operated by the player during the performance are provided so as to be operable by the player.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

When the start switch 7 is operated in a state where the game can be started, the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R rotate. At this time, the main control unit 41 performs an internal lottery. The internal lottery is a process of determining symbol combinations (display result combinations) that are allowed to be derived. When a symbol combination is allowed to be derived through an internal lottery, it is also said that the winning combination corresponds to the symbol combination.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Here, the main control unit 41 performs a bonus lottery regarding granting of benefits. For example, the benefits are AT, CZ, and the number of additional games (the number of AT games). In this embodiment, an AT lottery is performed as a bonus lottery in a game controlled by the advantageous section normal or CZ. When it is determined that AT will be awarded in the AT lottery, the number of games controlled by AT (the number of AT games) is further determined, and the AT winning game is determined. Then, when the game progresses to an AT winning game, the AT winning game is won and the next game is controlled by the AT.

In addition, a CZ lottery is held as a bonus lottery in the normal advantageous section. When it is determined that CZ will be awarded in the CZ lottery, the number of games controlled by CZ (number of CZ games) is further determined, and the CZ winning game is determined. Then, when the game progresses to a CZ winning game, the CZ winning game is won and the next game is controlled to be CZ. Further, when an additional lottery is conducted as a bonus lottery at AT, and the player wins the additional lottery (additional win), the number of additional games (number of AT games) is given in addition to the number of AT games.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

[Expectation level display and battle performance]
The sub-control unit 91 can repeatedly control a specific state. As described above, the main control unit 41 performs a prize lottery regarding awarding of benefits. In this embodiment, in the bonus lottery, it is determined whether or not to award AT, and when it is determined to award AT, the number of games to be controlled by AT (number of AT games) is determined. For example, the number of AT games is determined from among 20 games, 30 games, and 50 games.

Further, the sub-control unit 91 can display an expectation level indicating the advantageousness of the bonus lottery. Then, a plurality of expectation levels corresponding to each of the specific states that are repeatedly controlled are displayed in a specific period.

In the present embodiment, the sub-control unit 91 is capable of displaying the expectation level indicating the AT winning expectation level (the rate at which AT is awarded). Although details will be described later, it is possible to perform a first display, a second display, and a third display as the expectation level display.

Further, as an example of the specific state, it is possible to control to a battle performance state. Specifically, it is possible to repeatedly control the battle performance states (battle performance states 1 to 3) at least three times during CZ. Then, a plurality of expectation level displays (first to third displays) corresponding to each of the three repeatedly controlled battle effect states are performed during a specific period during the CZ. If the first (current) battle performance state 1 ends, it will be controlled to battle performance state 2 next time, and if the next battle performance state 2 ends, it will be controlled to battle performance state 3 one after another. .

The first display corresponds to battle performance state 1, the second display corresponds to battle performance state 2, and the third display corresponds to battle performance state 3. In other words, during a specific period, at least the expectation level display (first display) corresponding to the current battle performance state (battle performance state 1) and the expectation level display (second display) corresponding to the next battle performance state (battle performance state 2) It is possible to perform a plurality of expectation level displays including a display) and an expectation level display (for example, a third display) corresponding to a specific state (battle performance state 3) one after another. Note that the expectation level display may indicate the expectation level of AT winning or may indicate the expectation level of the number of AT games to be awarded. This will be explained in detail below.

[Expectation level suggestion display and expectation level of specific combination]
First, the expectation level suggestion display and the expectation level of a specific combination (described later) will be explained. FIG. 8 is a diagram for explaining the expectation level suggestion display and the expectation level of a specific combination. FIG. 8(a) is a diagram for explaining the expectation level of the expectation level suggestion display, and FIG. 8(b) is a diagram for explaining the expectation level of a specific combination.

In this embodiment, during the change period in which the expectation level display mode changes, the expectation level display mode of any one of the plurality of expectation level displays (first to third displays) is changed from the initial mode to the final mode. It is possible to do so. The change period is a predetermined period within a specific period. Among the specific periods, the manner of displaying the expectation level can change during the change period, but the manner of displaying the expectation level does not change during periods other than the change period. The initial mode is the mode of displaying the expectation level when the change period starts. The final mode is the mode of displaying the expectation level when the change period ends. In this embodiment, the change period and the specific period coincide.

As shown in FIG. 8(a), the modes of displaying the expectation level include a first mode to a fifth mode. The first mode is a mode in which the expectation level display is displayed in white. When the expectation level display is displayed in the first mode, the rate at which AT is given (hereinafter also referred to as "expectation level") is X1. The second mode is a mode in which the expectation level display is displayed in blue. When the expectation level display is displayed in the second mode, the expectation level is X2.

In the third mode, the expectation level display is displayed in green. When the expectation level display is displayed in the third mode, the expectation level is X3. The fourth mode is a mode in which the expectation level display is displayed in red. When the expectation level display is displayed in the fourth mode, the expectation level is X4. The fifth aspect is an aspect in which the expectation level display is displayed in rainbow colors. When the expectation level display is displayed in the fifth mode, the expectation level is X5.

In this embodiment, the bonus lottery (AT lottery) is performed in a game controlled by CZ. At this time, the AT lottery may be performed for each battle performance state (battle performance state 1 to 3) corresponding to the expectation level display (first to third display). Then, depending on whether or not a specific advantage has been determined in the AT lottery, the manner of displaying the expectation level (initial aspect and final aspect) is determined by the lottery. Here, the decision that gives a specific advantage is the decision to give AT. In this embodiment, when a decision is made to provide AT, a mode of displaying the expectation level that is more advantageous than when a decision to provide AT is not made is determined.

Specifically, the initial mode and final mode of the first display are determined based on the AT lottery conducted for battle performance state 1, and the initial mode and final mode of the second display are determined based on the AT lottery conducted for battle performance state 2. The initial mode and final mode are determined, and the initial mode and final mode of the third display are determined based on the AT lottery conducted for battle performance state 3. At that time, a decision is made so that the final mode is more advantageous than the initial mode.

Note that in a game controlled by CZ, an AT lottery may be performed once. If a decision is made to award AT in the AT lottery, it is assumed that a decision to give a specific advantage (decision to award AT) has been made in any of the battle production states (battle production states 1 to 3). The notification will be determined by lottery. In other words, a battle effect state is determined to notify that the decision to provide AT has been made.

Then, an initial mode and a final mode are determined for each expectation level display. At that time, the expectation level display corresponding to the battle performance state in which it is reported that a decision with a specific advantage has been made will be more advantageous than the expectation level display corresponding to the battle performance state in which such notification is not made. A lottery will be held as follows. Note that in each game in the CZ, a lottery may be held to change the display mode of the expectation level.

Here, the expectation level is higher in the order of X5, X4, X3, X2, and X1, and X5 is 100%. That is, when the expectation level is displayed in the fifth mode (rainbow color), the expectation level (rate at which AT is given) is 100%, and control over AT is determined. The fifth aspect is also referred to as a confirmed aspect.

In this embodiment, when the advantage of any of the award lottery is a specific advantage, the combination of multiple expectation display modes (first to fifth modes) is set to a specific combination (specific combinations 1 to 3). ). Here, "the advantage of any of the bonus drawings is a specific advantage" means that the decision to award AT in any of the three AT drawings held corresponding to battle performance states 1 to 3 means that it has been carried out. Hereinafter, such a situation will also be simply expressed as "a decision was made to award AT in the AT lottery."

In addition, when one AT lottery is conducted in a game controlled by CZ, "the advantage of any bonus lottery is a specific advantage" does not mean that the decision to grant AT has been made. This means that it has been decided by lottery that the information will be announced during the battle production state.

Further, when none of the advantageous points in the award lottery are specific advantageous points (when no decision is made to grant AT), the combination of a plurality of expectation display modes cannot be made into a specific combination. In addition, in the change period (specific period), when none of the advantages of the bonus lottery is a specific advantage, the mode of displaying the expectation level is changed so that the combination of the modes of displaying the plurality of expectation levels does not become a specific combination. This will be explained in detail below.

As shown in FIG. 8(b), in this embodiment, there are multiple types of specific combinations, including specific combinations 1 to 3. Specific combination 1 is a combination in which all of the first to third displays are displayed in the second mode (blue). The expectation level when the specific combination is 1 is Y1. Specific combination 2 is a combination in which all of the first to third displays are displayed in the third mode (green).

The expectation level when the specific combination is 2 is Y2. Specific combination 3 is a combination in which all of the first to third displays are displayed in the third mode (red). The expectation level when the specific combination is 3 is Y3. Here, the expectation level is highest in the order of Y3, Y2, and Y1.

The expectation display mode includes a low expectation mode (first mode) and a high expectation mode (second to fourth modes) that suggests that the AT lottery is more advantageous than the low expectation mode. include. The specific combination is a combination that includes a highly expected aspect.

In this way, as shown in FIG. 8(a), the mode of displaying the expectation level includes a confirmation mode (fifth mode) that suggests that a decision has been made to award AT in the AT lottery. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 8(b), the specific combination is a combination that does not include the confirmed mode.

As explained above, a plurality of expectation level displays including at least an expectation level display corresponding to the current battle performance state, an expectation level display corresponding to the next battle performance state, and an expectation level display corresponding to the successive specific state. Since this is carried out during a specific period, it is possible to draw the attention of the player to whether or not AT will be awarded regarding multiple battle performance states. Furthermore, when the advantage of any award lottery is a specific advantage, a combination of multiple expectation display modes can be considered a specific combination, but during a change period in which the expectation display mode changes, Since the mode of displaying the expectation level is changed so that the combination of the display modes of the plurality of display modes of the expectation level does not become a specific combination when none of the levels are specific advantageous levels, it is possible to draw the player's attention to the appearance of a specific combination. It is possible to improve the interest of the game. Thereby, it is possible to improve the interest of the game with respect to the AT winning expectation level in each of the repeatedly controlled battle performance states.

[Changes in the appearance of expectation level display and specific combinations]
Next, changes in the manner of displaying the expectation level and specific combinations will be explained. FIG. 9 is a diagram for explaining changes in the manner of displaying the expectation level and specific combinations. FIG. 9(a) explains a case where a decision is made to award AT in the AT lottery in CZ (a decision is made to award AT in any AT lottery), and FIG. 9(b) ) describes the case where a decision to award AT was not made in the AT lottery in CZ (no decision to award AT was made in any AT lottery).

First, a case will be described in which a decision is made to award AT in the AT lottery during CZ. As shown in FIG. 9(a), it is assumed that the current control is in CZ.

In the present embodiment, depending on the combination of the initial modes of a plurality of expectation level displays, the rate at which the combination becomes a specific combination differs.

Specifically, depending on the combination of the initial modes of the three expectation level displays (1st to 3rd displays) corresponding to each of the 3 battle production states (1st battle production states 1 to 3), (change period), the ratio of the combination to the specific combination differs.

In the example of FIG. 9A, when it has been decided to add AT, the combination of initial modes is determined to be "blue-green-green". Here, for "blue-green-green", the first display is performed in the second mode (blue), the second display is carried out in the third mode (green), and the third display is carried out in the third mode (green). Indicates that the

On the other hand, in the example of FIG. 9(b), when the decision to provide AT has not been made, the combination of initial modes of expectation display is determined to be "blue, blue, and white." The expectation level is higher when the combination of initial aspects of the expectation level display is "blue-green-green" than when the combination of initial aspects is "blue-green-white" (in the third display, the first aspect ( The third aspect (green) is more advantageous than the third aspect (green).

In this way, when a decision has been made to provide AT, the rate of expectation display in a manner with high expectation is higher than when a decision to provide AT has not been made. Furthermore, in this embodiment, the higher the expectation level of the combination of initial modes of the expectation level display, the higher the rate at which the combination becomes a specific combination in a specific period. ing.

In the example of FIG. 9(a), it is assumed that the game progresses from a state where the initial mode combination is "blue, green, and green," and that the 6-option bell is won. When the 6-choice bell is won, a variation lottery is held. The change lottery is a lottery to determine whether or not to change the mode of displaying the expectation level in any of the first to third displays. When an expectation level display whose form is to be changed is determined by the change lottery, it is further determined to which form the current expectation level display form is to be changed. Note that a plurality of aspects of the first to third displays may be changed.

In this example, the current combination of expectations display modes is "blue, green, and green." It is assumed that a decision is made to change the aspect of the first display in the change lottery executed by winning the 6-option bell. Furthermore, it is assumed that a decision is made to change the current expectation level display mode (blue) to green.

As a result of this determination, the combination of expectations display modes changes from "blue-green-green" to "green-green-green." As a result, the combination of expectations display modes changes to specific combination 2 "green green green", and a combination with a high expectation level has been derived.

In this embodiment, the expected value for a period in which the mode of any one of the plurality of expectation level displays is not changed is the expected value when the combination of the plurality of expectation level display modes is a specific combination. is configured to be larger than when the combination is different from the specific combination.

Specifically, when the current combination of expectations display modes is a specific combination, the decision to change any of the first to third display modes is not made, compared to when the combination is not a specific combination. A change lottery is conducted to increase the percentage.

For example, if the current combination of expectations display modes is a specific combination, even if the 6-choice bell is won a predetermined number of times (for example, twice), the expectation of any one of the first to third displays The decision to change the mode of degree display may not be made.

In this example, the 6-choice bell was won twice after the combination of expected display modes became the specific combination 2 "green green green", but in any of the change drawings, the first to third display No decision has been made to change the manner in which any of the expectations are displayed.

Then, in the change lottery to be held when the 6-choice bell is won next time, a decision is made to change the mode of displaying the expectation level of any one of the first to third displays. Here, in the change lottery, a decision is made to change the mode of the third display from green to red. As a result, the combination of expectations display modes changes from "green, green, green" to "green, green, red."

It is assumed that the specific period ends thereafter. In this example, the combination of initial modes of expectation level display is "blue, green, green" and the combination of final modes of expectation level display is "green, green, red." That is, in the first display, the initial form of the expectation level display is blue, and the final form of the expectation level display is green. In the second display, the initial form of the expectation level display is green, and the final form of the expectation level display is green. In the third display, the initial form of the expectation level display is green, and the final form of the expectation level display is red.

When the specific period ends, it will be controlled into a battle production state. First, the controller is controlled to a first battle effect state, and battle effect 1 is executed. If the battle is won in battle performance 1, control to CZ ends and AT is controlled. If the battle is defeated in the battle performance 1, the control to the first battle performance state is ended, the control is changed to the second battle performance state, and the battle performance 2 is executed.

If the battle is won in battle performance 2, control to CZ ends and AT is controlled. If the battle is defeated in the battle performance 2, the control to the second battle performance state is ended, the control is changed to the third battle performance state, and the battle performance 3 is executed.

If the battle is won in battle performance 3, it is controlled by AT. If the battle is defeated in the battle performance 3, the control to the battle performance state 3 ends and the control to CZ ends. Then, when the control to CZ ends, the advantageous section is normally controlled.

In this example, in the first display, the expectation display mode ends in green, so when the specific period ends, battle effect 1 with a green background color is executed. Here, it is assumed that the player loses the battle in battle performance 1. As a result, battle performance 2 is executed.

In the second display, since the expectation display mode ends in green, battle effect 2 with a green background color is executed. It is assumed that the battle is defeated in battle performance 2. As a result, battle performance 3 is executed.

In the third display, since the expectation display mode has ended in red, battle effect 3 with a red background color is executed. It is assumed that the battle is won in battle performance 3. As a result, the control to the CZ ends and the control goes to the AT.

As explained above, when a decision is made to award AT in any AT lottery, a combination of a plurality of expectation level display modes can be used as a specific combination. Further, during a specific period, it is possible to change the mode of displaying the expectation level of any one of the plurality of displaying the level of expectation from the initial mode to the final mode.

Next, a case will be described in which a decision to award AT is not made in the AT lottery during CZ. As shown in FIG. 9(b), it is assumed that the current control is CZ. In the example of FIG. 9(a), the decision to add AT has been made, and the initial aspect combination is "blue-green-green"; however, in the example of FIG. 9(b), the decision to add AT has been made. is not performed, and the initial combination of expectations display is "blue, blue, and white," which has a lower expectation than "blue, green, and green."

It is assumed that the game in CZ progresses and the 6-option bell is won. Assume that in the variation lottery executed by winning the 6-choice bell, a decision is made to change the aspect of the third display. Furthermore, it is assumed that a decision is made to change the current expectation level display mode (white) to green.

As a result, the combination of expectations display modes changes from "blue, blue, and white" to "blue, blue, and green." In this case, the combination of expectations display modes is not a specific combination. For example, when changing from "blue, blue, and white" to "blue, blue, and blue," the combination of expectations display modes becomes specific combination 1.

However, in the present embodiment, if the decision to grant AT has not been made, a variation lottery is performed to avoid deriving a specific combination with a high degree of expectation. for example,
If the current color is "blue-blue-green" and the specific combination 1 is derived when the third display changes to blue, a lottery may be conducted with only the first and second displays as targets for change. If 3 display is determined, the decision may be made to avoid blue and change to green or red.

Furthermore, it is assumed that the combination of expectation display modes changes from "blue-blue-green" to "blue-green-green" due to the next change lottery based on the winning of the six-choice bell. Furthermore, it is assumed that the combination of expectation display modes changes from "blue-green-green" to "blue-green-red" due to the next change lottery based on the winning of the six-choice bell. Even in this case, the variation lottery is performed to avoid the specific combination 2 being derived by changing from "blue-green-green" to "green-green-green".

Then, it is assumed that the specific period ends with the combination of expectations display modes changing to "green, green, red" due to the next change lottery based on the winning of the 6-choice bell. When the specific period ends, it will be controlled into a battle production state.

In this example, in the first display, the expectation display mode ends in green, so when the specific period ends, battle effect 1 with a green background color is executed. Assume that in battle performance 1, the battle is defeated. As a result, battle performance 2 is executed.

In the second display, since the expectation display mode ends in green, battle effect 2 with a green background color is executed. It is assumed that the battle is defeated in battle performance 2. As a result, battle performance 3 is executed.

In the third display, since the expectation display mode has ended in red, battle effect 3 with a red background color is executed. Assume that in battle performance 3, the battle is defeated. As a result, the control to CZ ends and the advantageous section is normally controlled.

As explained above, when no decision is made to award AT in the AT lottery, the combination of a plurality of expectations display modes cannot be set as a specific combination. Further, in the specific period, when no decision is made to award AT in the AT lottery, the mode of displaying the expectation level is changed so that the combination of the display modes of the plurality of expectation levels does not become a specific combination.

[Transition from expectation level suggestion display to battle performance]
Next, the transition from the expectation level suggestion display to the battle performance will be explained. FIGS. 10 and 11 are diagrams for explaining the transition from the expectation level suggestion display to the battle performance.

10(a1) to (a3) explain the transition from the first display to battle effect 1, and FIGS. 10(b1) to (b3) explain the transition from the second display to battle effect 2. FIGS. 11(a1) to (a3), (b), and (c) explain the transition from the third display to the battle effect 3.

First, an example of transition from the first display to the battle performance 1 will be explained. Assume that it is currently controlled by CZ. As shown in FIG. 10(a1), an image of the sun and a flying bird is displayed as a background image displayed in the CZ.

Furthermore, in the CZ, an expectation level display indicating the AT winning expectation level is performed. The expectation level display is performed in the expectation level display area. The lower part of the screen is the expectation display area. The expectation level display area includes a first display area that performs a first display, a second display area that performs a second display, and a third display area that performs a third display.

A first display is performed in the first display area on the left side when viewed from the player, a second display is performed in the second display area in the center, and a third display is performed in the second display area on the right side. Furthermore, battle effects 1 to 3 are executed in the battle effect display area. The entire screen is a battle performance display area. All of the battle effects 1 to 3 are executed in the battle effect display area of the entire screen.

In this example, the first display is currently being performed in the fourth format (red), the second display is being performed in the third format (green), and the third display is currently being performed in the second format (blue). It is being said.

On the liquid crystal screen 51, an image of a panda is displayed as a first display, and a red background image is also displayed. Further, as a second display, an image of a tiger is displayed, and a green background image is also displayed. As the third display, an image of a lion is displayed, and a blue background image is also displayed.

Assume that the specific period has ended in this state. When the specific period ends, a battle performance indicating whether or not AT will be provided is executed for each battle performance state. At that time, the battle performance is executed in a manner based on the expectation level display that has been performed corresponding to the battle performance state.

At this time, an effect display is performed in a manner based on the expectation level display that has been performed corresponding to the battle performance state. In the effect display, the display is performed so as to transition from the expectation level display area where the expectation level display is performed to the battle effect display area where the battle effect is executed. Then, when the effect display ends, the battle performance begins.

This will be explained in detail below using figures. Since the first display is performed in the fourth mode (red), effect display 1 and battle performance 1 are also performed in the fourth mode (red).

At that time, after effect display 1 is displayed to transition from the first display area where the first display is performed to the battle effect display area where battle effect 1 is executed, battle effect 1 starts. . As shown in Figure 10 (a2), radial red light is generated from the first display area, the red light gradually extends towards the battle effect display area, and finally the red light is Reach the production display area.

After that, the effect display 1 ends and the battle performance 1 starts. As shown in FIG. 10(a3), a red background image is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 as the background image of the battle performance 1. Additionally, an image is displayed in which an ally character (the character on the left side of the screen) and an enemy character (the character on the right side of the screen) confront each other in the Colosseum. Further, as a title image, a character image "Battle 1" from which battle performance 1 can be identified is displayed.

Next, an example of transition from the second display to the battle performance 2 will be explained. In the example shown in FIG. 10(a3), it is assumed that the battle performance 1 ends due to defeat. Thereby, as shown in FIG. 10(b1), the screen returns to the screen shown in FIG. 10(a1). However, since the battle performance 1 has ended, the first display has ended, and the second display and third display are being performed.

Since the battle performance 1 has ended, the battle performance 2 is executed next. Since the second display is performed in the third mode (green), effect display 2 and battle performance 2 are also performed in the third mode (green).

At that time, after effect display 2 is displayed to transition from the second display area where the second display is performed to the battle effect display area where battle effect 2 is executed, battle effect 2 starts. . As shown in Figure 10 (b2), radial green light is generated from the second display area, the green light gradually extends towards the battle effect display area, and finally the green light Reach the production display area.

After that, the effect display 2 ends and the battle performance 2 starts. As shown in FIG. 10(b3), a green background image is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 as a background image of the battle performance 2. Furthermore, an image of a friendly character and an enemy character facing each other in the Colosseum is displayed. Furthermore, a character image "Battle 2" that allows identification of Battle Effect 2 is displayed as a title image.

Next, an example of transition from the third display to the battle performance 3 will be explained. In the example shown in FIG. 10(b3), it is assumed that the battle performance 2 ends due to defeat. Thereby, as shown in FIG. 11(a1), the screen returns to the screen shown in FIG. 10(b1). However, since the battle performance 2 has ended, the second display has ended and only the third display is being performed.

Since the battle performance 2 has ended, the battle performance 3 is executed next. Since the third display is performed in the second mode (blue), effect display 2 and battle performance 2 are also performed in the second mode (blue).

At that time, the battle effect 3 starts after the effect display 3 is displayed to transition from the third display area where the third display is performed to the battle effect display area where the battle effect 3 is executed. . As shown in Figure 11 (a2), radial blue light is generated from the third display area, the blue light gradually extends towards the battle effect display area, and finally the blue light is Reach the production display area.

After that, the effect display 3 ends and the battle performance 3 starts. As shown in FIG. 11(a3), a blue background image is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 as a background image of the battle effect 3. Furthermore, an image of a friendly character and an enemy character facing each other in the Colosseum is displayed. Further, as a title image, a character image "Battle 3" from which battle effect 3 can be identified is displayed.

In addition, in this embodiment, when the battle performance is not performed in a manner based on the expectation level display that was performed corresponding to the battle performance state, the expectation level display that was performed corresponding to the battle performance state is The configuration is configured such that the rate at which it is suggested that AT will be given is higher than when the battle performance is executed in a manner based on the above.

For example, in the examples shown in FIGS. 11(a1) to (a3), the third display is performed in the second mode (blue), so the effect display 3 and battle effect 3 are also displayed in the second mode (blue). I'm trying to make it happen. On the other hand, the third display may be performed in the second manner (blue), and the effect display 3 may be performed in the fourth manner (red), as shown in FIG. 11(b).

In this way, the third display is performed in the second mode (blue) and the effect display 3 is displayed in the second mode (blue), rather than the case where the third display is performed in the second mode (blue) and the effect display 3 is displayed in the second mode (blue). The level of expectation is higher when it is performed in 4 modes (red).

Alternatively, the effect display 3 may be performed in the second mode (blue), and the battle performance 3 may be displayed in the fourth mode (red), as shown in FIG. 11(c).

In this way, effect display 3 is displayed in the second mode (blue) and battle effect 3 is performed in the second mode (blue), rather than effect display 3 in the second mode (blue) and battle effect 3 in the second mode (blue). The level of expectation is higher when it is performed in 4 modes (red). For example, when a decision has been made to grant AT, there is a higher percentage of effects display and battle performance that differ from expectations display than when no decision has been made to grant AT. The decision may be made by lottery so that the decision is made by drawing lots.

Note that when the effect display or battle production mode is made to be different from the expectation level display mode, it is not necessarily necessary to change the mode to a mode with a high expectation level, but may be changed to a mode with a low expectation level. Even in this case, expectations are high.

[Cut-in production]
Next, cut-in effects will be explained. The sub-control unit 91 can execute a cut-in effect that suggests that the rate of AT being awarded is high during execution of the battle effect. When the cut-in effect is executed, the rate at which AT is given is higher than when the cut-in effect is not executed.

The cut-in performance is performed in a common manner regardless of the manner in which the battle performance is performed based on the expectation level display. A detailed explanation will be given below using FIG. 12.

FIG. 12 is a diagram for explaining the cut-in effect. 12(a1) to (a3) explain an example in which a cut-in effect is executed in the battle effect 3 that is executed in the second mode (blue), and FIGS. 12(b1) to (b3) An example in which a cut-in effect is executed in the battle effect 3 that is being executed in the fourth mode (red) will be explained.

The situation in FIG. 12(a1) is the same as the situation in FIG. 11(a3). As shown in FIG. 12(a1), battle performance 3 has started in the second mode (blue). As shown in FIG. 12(a2), as the battle performance progresses, an image of a battle between an ally character and an enemy character is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51.

At this time, it is assumed that a cut-in effect is executed. As shown in FIG. 12(a3), in the cut-in effect, a cut-in effect image corresponding to the cut-in effect is displayed superimposed on a battle effect image corresponding to the battle effect. As a cut-in effect image, an image including a character image "Let's go!" and an image of a girl is displayed.

The situation in FIG. 12(b1) is the same as the situation in FIG. 11(c). As shown in FIG. 12(b1), execution of battle performance 3 has started in the fourth mode (red). As shown in FIG. 12(b2), as the battle performance progresses, an image of a battle between an ally character and an enemy character is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51.

At this time, it is assumed that a cut-in effect is executed. As shown in FIG. 12(b3), in the cut-in effect, a cut-in effect image corresponding to the cut-in effect is displayed superimposed on a battle effect image corresponding to the battle effect.

In the example of FIG. 12(a3), battle effect 3 is being executed in the second mode (blue). On the other hand, in the example of FIG. 12(b3), battle effect 3 is being executed in the fourth mode (red). The cut-in effect image displayed in both is a common image.

In this way, regardless of which mode the battle effect is executed, the cut-in effect is executed in a common manner.

[Example of expectation level suggestion display and battle performance]
Next, an example of an expectation level suggestion display and a battle effect will be explained. Figures 13 to 15 are
FIG. 6 is a diagram for explaining an example of an expectation level suggestion display and a battle performance.

Assume that it is currently being controlled by CZ and is in a specific period. As shown in FIG. 13(a1), an image of the sun and a flying bird is displayed as a background image displayed in the CZ. Currently, the first display is being performed in the second format (blue), the second display is being performed in the third format (green), and the third display is being performed in the third format (green).

It is assumed that the game in CZ progresses and the 6-option bell is won. It is assumed that a decision is made to change the aspect of the first display in the change lottery held when the 6-choice bell is won. Furthermore, assume that a decision has been made to change the current expectation level display mode (blue) to green.

In the present embodiment, the mode of any one of the plurality of expectation level displays is changed based on the player's operation of the performance switch 56.

As shown in FIG. 13(a2), as a result of the decision to change the mode of the first display, an operation promotion notification in which an image imitating the production switch 56 is displayed on the screen is performed. This notifies the player that he or she should operate the production switch 56.

When the player operates the production switch 56, as shown in FIG. 13(a3), the character image "Change!" is displayed at the top of the first display area, and the first display mode changes to the second mode ( (blue color) to the third aspect (green color).

As a result, the combination of expectations display modes changes from "blue-green-green" to "green-green-green." As a result, the combination of expectations display modes has changed to specific combination 2 "green green green", and a combination with a high expectation level has been derived.

After that, it is assumed that another 6-choice bell is won. Assume that in the change lottery held when the 6-choice bell is won, a decision is made to change the mode of the third display from the third mode (green) to the fourth mode (red).

Thereby, as shown in FIG. 13(a4), operation promotion notification is performed. When the player operates the production switch 56, as shown in FIG. 13(a5), the character image "Change!" is displayed at the top of the third display area, and the third display mode changes to the third mode ( green) to the fourth mode (red). As a result, the combination of expectations display modes changes from "green, green, green" to "green, green, red."

It is assumed that the specific period ends in this state. As a result, a battle performance is executed. First, since the first display is currently being performed in the third mode (green), after effect display 1 (green effect) is performed in the third mode (green), the battle effect is displayed in the third mode (green). 1 starts.

As shown in Figure 13 (a6), radial green light is generated from the first display area, the green light gradually extends towards the battle effect display area, and finally the green light Reach the production display area.

After that, the effect display 1 ends and the battle performance 1 starts. As shown in FIG. 13(a7), a green background image (green background) is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 as a background image of the battle performance 1. Furthermore, an image of a friendly character and an enemy character facing each other in the Colosseum is displayed. Further, as a title image, a character image "Battle 1" from which battle performance 1 can be identified is displayed.

As the battle performance progresses, an image of a battle between an ally character and an enemy character is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, as shown in FIG. 13(a8). Then, it is suggested whether or not to be controlled by AT depending on the performance result (win or defeat) of the battle performance.

In this example, it is assumed that the battle performance 1 ends due to defeat. When the third stop operation is performed and all the reels are stopped, an image of the defeated ally character falling down is displayed, as well as a text image "LOSE...", as shown in FIG. 14 (a9). . This suggests that it is not controlled by AT.

Then, when a start operation for starting the next game is performed, the screen returns to the screen where the expectation level is displayed. However, since the battle performance 1 has ended, the first display has ended, and the second display and third display are being performed.

Since battle performance 1 has ended due to defeat, battle performance 2 is executed next. Since the second display is performed in the third mode (green), effect display 2 and battle performance 2 are also performed in the third mode (green).

As shown in FIG. 14 (a10), radial green light is generated from the second display area, the green light gradually extends toward the battle effect display area, and finally the green light Reach the production display area.

After that, the effect display 2 ends and the battle performance 2 starts. As shown in FIG. 14 (a11), a green background image is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 as a background image of the battle performance 2. Furthermore, an image of a friendly character and an enemy character facing each other in the Colosseum is displayed. Furthermore, a character image "Battle 2" that allows identification of Battle Effect 2 is displayed as a title image.

As the battle performance progresses, an image of a battle between an ally character and an enemy character is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, as shown in FIG. 14 (a12). In this example, it is assumed that the battle performance 2 ends due to defeat.

When the third stop operation is performed and all the reels are stopped, an image of the defeated ally character falling down is displayed, as well as a text image "LOSE...", as shown in FIG. 14 (a13). . This suggests that it is not controlled by AT.

Then, when a start operation for starting the next game is performed, the screen returns to the screen where the expectation level is displayed. However, since the battle performance 2 has ended, the second display has ended and only the third display is being performed.

Since battle performance 2 has ended due to defeat, battle performance 3 is executed next. Since the third display is performed in the fourth mode (red), effect display 3 and battle performance 3 are also performed in the fourth mode (red).

As shown in FIG. 14 (a14), radial red light is generated from the second display area, the red light gradually extends toward the battle effect display area, and finally the red light is Reach the production display area.

After that, the effect display 3 ends and the battle performance 3 starts. As shown in FIG. 14 (a15), a red background image is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 as a background image of the battle effect 3. Furthermore, an image of a friendly character and an enemy character facing each other in the Colosseum is displayed. Further, as a title image, a character image "Battle 3" from which battle effect 3 can be identified is displayed.

As the battle performance progresses, an image of a battle between an ally character and an enemy character is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, as shown in FIG. 14 (a16). When the battle performance 3 ends with a victory, the state changes to the state shown in FIG. 15 (a17), and when the battle performance 3 ends with a loss, the state changes to the state shown in FIG. 15 (a19).

When the battle effect 3 ends with a victory, when all the reels are stopped by the third stop operation, the image of the winning ally character is displayed and the text image "WIN" is displayed, as shown in FIG. 15 (a17). Is displayed. This suggests that it is controlled by AT.

Then, when a start operation for starting the next game is performed, it is controlled by the AT. As shown in FIG. 15 (a18), an image of a girl is displayed together with a background image of stars as images displayed during AT.

On the other hand, when the battle effect 3 ends due to defeat, when all the reels are stopped by the third stop operation, an image of the defeated ally character falling down is displayed, and the characters The image "LOSE..." is displayed. This suggests that it is not controlled by AT.

Then, when a start operation for starting the next game is performed, the advantageous section is normally controlled. As shown in FIG. 15 (a19), an image showing a character walking along with a background image of the city is displayed as an image displayed during the normal advantageous section.

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

(1) A gaming machine for playing games (for example, slot machine 1, pachinko gaming machine),
A specific state control means (for example, a process of controlling to a battle production state by the sub-control unit 91) that can repeatedly (for example, three times) control a specific state (for example, a battle production state);
A privilege lottery means (for example, an AT lottery executed by the main control unit 41) that performs a privilege lottery (for example, an AT lottery) regarding the granting of benefits (for example, AT);
Advantage suggestion display means (for example, sub-control unit 91 processing to display the expectation level);
The advantage suggestion display means corresponds to at least an advantage suggestion display (for example, a first display) corresponding to the current specific state (for example, battle production state 1) and a next specific state (for example, battle production state 2). A plurality of advantage suggestion displays including an advantage suggestion display (for example, a second display) corresponding to a specific state (for example, battle performance state 3) that corresponds to a successive specific state (for example, a third display) are identified. (eg, FIG. 9).

Specifically, the sub-control unit 91 can repeatedly control the battle effect state. Further, the main control unit 41 performs an AT lottery regarding the provision of AT. Further, the sub-control unit 91 is capable of displaying the expectation level (first to third displays) indicating the AT winning expectation level. In addition, as shown in FIG. 9, at least an expectation level display (first display) corresponding to the current battle performance state (battle performance state 1) and an expectation level display corresponding to the next battle performance state (battle performance state 2) (Second
It is possible to perform a plurality of expectation level displays in a specific period, including a display) and an expectation level display (for example, a third display) corresponding to a specific state (battle performance state 3) one after another.

In this way, multiple expectation displays including at least an expectation display corresponding to the current battle production state, an expectation display corresponding to the next battle production state, and an expectation display corresponding to the next specific state are displayed for a specific period. Therefore, it is possible to draw the attention of the player to whether AT is given or not regarding multiple battle performance states. Thereby, it is possible to improve the interest of the game with respect to the AT winning expectation level in each of the repeatedly controlled battle performance states.

(2) The advantageous degree suggestion display means is:
When the advantage of any of the bonus drawings is a specific advantage (for example, AT granting decision), the combination of the plurality of advantage suggestion display modes (for example, the first to fifth modes) is set to a specific combination ( For example, specific combinations 1 to 3) may be used (for example, FIG. 9(a)),
When none of the advantages of the bonus lottery are the specific advantages, the combination of the plurality of advantage suggestion display modes cannot be the specific combination (for example, FIG. 9(b));
It is possible to change the mode of any one of the plurality of advantageous degree suggestion displays from an initial mode to a final mode (for example, FIG. 9),
During a change period (for example, a specific period) in which the display mode of the advantage suggestion indication changes, when none of the advantage degrees of the bonus lottery are the specific advantage degree, the combination of the plurality of advantage suggestion display modes is the specific combination. The mode of displaying the advantageous degree suggestion is changed so as not to result in the following (for example, FIG. 9(b)).

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 9(a), when the advantage of any award lottery is a specific advantage (AT award decision), multiple expectation degree display modes (first to fifth A combination of aspects) can be made into a specific combination (specific combinations 1 to 3). Further, as shown in FIG. 9(b), when none of the advantages of the bonus lottery is a specific advantage, the combination of a plurality of expectation display modes cannot be made into a specific combination. Further, as shown in FIG. 9, it is possible to change the manner of displaying any one of the plurality of expectation degree displays from the initial manner to the final manner. In addition, as shown in FIG. 9(b), during the change period (specific period) in which the mode of displaying the expectation level changes, when none of the advantageous points of the award lottery is the specified advantageous level, there are multiple displaying modes of the expectation level. The mode of displaying the expectation level is changed so that the combination does not become a specific combination.

In this way, when the advantage of any award lottery is a specific advantage, a combination of multiple expectation display modes can be considered a specific combination, but during a change period in which the expectation display mode changes, the privilege lottery In order to change the mode of displaying the expectation level so that the combination of the display modes of the plurality of display modes of the expectation level does not become a specific combination when none of the advantages of It is possible to improve the interest of the game. Thereby, it is possible to improve the interest of the game with respect to the AT winning expectation level in each of the repeatedly controlled battle performance states.

(3) The expected value for the period in which the aspect of any one of the plurality of advantageous indication indications is not changed is when the combination of the aspects of the plurality of advantageous indication indications is the specific combination. is larger than when the combination is different from the specific combination (for example, FIG. 9(a)).

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 9(a), the expected value for a period in which the mode of any one of the multiple expectation level displays is not changed is determined by the combination of the multiple expectation level display modes. It is larger when it is a combination than when it is a combination different from the specific combination. By doing so, it becomes easier for the player to recognize that a specific combination has appeared.

(4) There are multiple types of specific combinations (for example, FIG. 8(b)).

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 8(b), there are multiple types of specific combinations. By doing so, it is possible to draw the player's attention to which specific combination will result, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

(5) The aspect of the advantageous degree suggestion display includes a confirmation aspect (for example, the fifth aspect) that suggests that a decision has been made to award the benefit in the bonus lottery (for example, FIG. 8(a) ),
The specific combination is a combination that does not include the confirmed aspect (for example, FIG. 8(b)).

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 8(a), the expectation level display mode includes a confirmation mode (fifth mode) that suggests that a decision has been made to award AT in the AT lottery. Further, as shown in FIG. 8(b), the specific combination is a combination that does not include a confirmed mode. By doing this, there is a possibility that a specific combination will appear even in a situation where no confirmed mode has appeared, so that the player's sense of anticipation can be maintained.

(6) The mode of the advantageousness suggestion display includes a low advantageous mode (for example, the first mode) and a high advantageous mode (for example, the first mode) that suggests that the advantage of the award lottery is higher than the low advantageous mode , second to fourth aspects),
The specific combination is a combination including the high advantage aspect (for example, FIG. 8(b)).

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 8(b), the expectation display mode suggests that the AT lottery has a higher advantage than the low expectation mode (first mode) and the low expectation mode. and high expectation aspects (second to fourth aspects). Further, the specific combination is a combination including a high expectation aspect. By doing so, even in a situation where a low expectation level appears, there is a possibility that the situation changes to a high expectation level, so that the player's sense of expectation can be maintained.

(7) Depending on the combination of the initial modes of the plurality of advantageous degree suggestion displays, the rate at which the combination becomes the specific combination differs (for example, FIG. 9).

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 9, the proportion of combinations that become specific combinations differs depending on the combination of initial modes of a plurality of expectation level displays. By doing so, it is possible to draw the player's attention to the combination of initial modes, thereby increasing the interest of the game.

(8) The advantage suggestion display means changes the mode of any one of the plurality of advantage suggestion displays based on the player's operation (for example, operation of the performance switch 56). For example, FIG. 13(a2)).

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 13(a2), based on the player's operation of the performance switch 56, the manner of displaying one of the plurality of expectation levels is changed. By doing so, the player feels as if he or she is intervening in the game according to his or her will, and the interest in the game can be improved.

(9) Suggestive performance execution means (for example, a process in which the sub-control unit 91 executes a battle performance) that executes a suggestive performance (for example, a battle performance) that suggests whether or not the benefit is granted for each specific state. More prepared,
The suggestion performance execution means can execute the suggestion performance in a manner based on the advantageousness suggestion display that has been performed corresponding to the specific state (for example, FIGS. 10 and 11).

Specifically, the sub-control unit 91 can execute a battle performance that indicates whether or not AT is given for each battle performance state. Further, as shown in FIGS. 10 and 11, the battle performance is executed in a manner based on the expectation level display that has been performed corresponding to the battle performance state. By doing so, it is possible to draw the player's attention to whether or not AT is given for each battle performance state.

(10) An effect display that is displayed so as to transition from a display area where an advantage suggestion display is performed (for example, an expectation display area) to a display area where the suggestion effect is executed (for example, a battle effect display area). (For example, effect display), the above-mentioned suggestion effect starts (for example, FIG. 10, FIG. 11).

Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 10 and 11, an effect display (effect After the display) is performed, the battle performance begins. By doing so, the battle performance is executed in a manner based on the manner suggested in advance by the expectation level display indicating the AT winning expectation degree.

(11) The effect display is performed in a manner based on the advantage suggestion display that has been performed corresponding to the specific state (for example, FIGS. 10 and 11).

Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 10 and 11, the effect display is performed in a manner based on the expectation level display that has been performed corresponding to the battle performance state. By doing so, the effect display is executed in a manner based on the manner suggested in advance by the expectation degree display indicating the AT winning expectation degree.

(12) When the suggestion effect is not executed in a manner based on the advantage suggestion display that was performed corresponding to the specific state, the suggestion is performed in a manner based on the advantage suggestion display that was performed in response to the specific state. The probability that the benefit is suggested is higher than when the performance is executed (for example, FIGS. 11(b) and 11(c)).

Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 11(b) and 11(c), when the battle performance is not performed in the manner based on the expectation level display that was performed corresponding to the battle performance state, the display corresponding to the battle performance state The rate at which it is suggested that AT will be given is higher than when the battle performance is performed in a manner based on the expectation level display that was previously performed. By doing so, the AT winning expectation level is suggested in various ways, and the interest in the game can be improved.

(13) During the execution of the suggestive effect, a special effect execution means (for example, the sub-control unit 91 executes a special effect (for example, a cut-in effect) that suggests that the rate at which the benefit will be given is high) (for example, the sub-control unit 91 It further includes a process for executing the performance),
The special performance is executed in a common manner regardless of the manner in which the suggestion performance is performed based on the advantageous degree suggestion display that has been performed corresponding to the specific state (for example, as shown in FIG. 12 (a3) , (b3)).

Specifically, the sub-control unit 91 can execute a cut-in effect that suggests that the rate of AT being awarded is high during execution of the battle effect. In addition, as shown in FIGS. 12(a3) and (b3), the cut-in performance is performed regardless of the mode in which the battle performance is performed based on the expectation level display that was performed corresponding to the battle performance state. executed in a common manner. In this way, by performing the cut-in effect in a common manner, it is easy to understand that the AT winning expectation level is improved by the cut-in effect.

(14) In the special performance, a special performance image (for example, a cut-in performance image) corresponding to the special performance is displayed superimposed on a suggestion performance image (for example, a battle performance image) corresponding to the above-mentioned special performance. (For example, FIGS. 12(a3) and (b3)).

Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 12(a3) and (b3), in the cut-in effect, a cut-in effect image corresponding to the cut-in effect is displayed superimposed on a battle effect image corresponding to the battle effect. This makes it easy to understand the improvement in AT winning expectations due to the cut-in effect.

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

[About expectation level display and specific status]
In this embodiment, a plurality of expectation levels are displayed in the CZ, and control is performed to a specific state (battle performance state) multiple times after the end of a specific period in the CZ. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the following may be used. For example, in a normal advantageous section that is controlled to a specific state every predetermined number of games, a CZ lottery is performed as a bonus lottery.

Specifically, the advantageous section is controlled normally and is controlled to the first specific state, and when the specific period ends in the first specific state, the first battle performance is executed and AT is given or not. It may also be possible to notify the user. If it is announced that AT will not be granted, control is performed during the second specific period. In the second specific period, when the specific period ends, a second battle effect is executed and it is notified whether or not AT will be awarded. If it is announced that AT will not be granted, control is performed during the third specific period. When the specific period ends in the third specific period, a third battle effect is executed and it is notified whether or not AT will be awarded.

Then, during the specific period of the first specific state, the first to third expectation levels corresponding to the first to third battle productions are displayed. Similarly, during the specific period of the second specific state, second to fourth expectation levels corresponding to the second to fourth battle productions are displayed. During the specific period of the third specific state, third to fourth expectation levels corresponding to the third to fifth battle productions are displayed. In this way, in the specific period of the specific state, the expectation level corresponding to the specific period two years ahead from the current specific period is displayed.

In this case, the CZ lottery may be performed in advance for each specific state when the advantageous section is normally controlled, and the manner of displaying the expectation level in each specific state may be determined. Alternatively, when the advantageous section is normally controlled, the CZ lottery may be performed only once, and the manner of displaying the expectation level in each specific state may be determined depending on whether or not the CZ is awarded. In this case, when a specific combination is reached, the expectation level for the currently controlled specific period may be set high, or the expectation level for the next controlled specific period may be set high, The expectation level for the specific period to be controlled next may be increased.

Each specific state may be controlled, for example, every 100 games. Then, the continuous performance may be executed from a predetermined game (for example, four games) before each specific state ends. At that time, the degree of advantage may be made different for each specific state. For example, a low-probability state and a high-probability state that is more advantageous with respect to CZ provision than the low-probability state may be provided. If the state is in a high probability state, the final state may have a high expectation level.

Alternatively, points may be updated, and when the updated points reach a predetermined point, a specific period may end and a battle effect may be executed. In this case, for example, when a bell is won, a point lottery is carried out, and when points are awarded, the points are added and the points are updated. When the battle performance ends due to defeat, the points are initialized and controlled in the next specific period.

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

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

When applied to a pachinko game machine, for example, the present invention may be applied to a look-ahead preview performance that foretells the reliability of a jackpot in a variable display before execution (a variable display in which execution is suspended). In this case, the execution state of the prefetch preview effect executed during one variable display becomes the specific state. Then, combinations of expectation levels for each pre-read preview effect that is executed a plurality of times may be displayed. In addition, by temporarily stopping the performance design during the variable display of the performance design and then restarting the variable display, it can be applied to a pseudo continuous performance that makes one variable display appear to be multiple variable displays. You can. In this case, the execution state of one pseudo-continuous performance becomes the specific state. Then, combinations of expectation levels of pseudo-continuous effects that are executed multiple times may be displayed. In addition, during a specific period, the expectation display mode is not limited to changing based on the player's operation of the performance switch, but also when the player operates the batting operation handle and the pachinko ball passes the starting area. The mode of degree display may also be changed.

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

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

1 slot machine, 1a housing, 1b front door, 2L, 2C, 2R reel, 3 see-through window, 4 medal insertion section, 6 MAXBET switch, 7 start switch, 8L, 8C, 8R stop switch, 9 medal payout port, 11 Credit display, 12 Gaming auxiliary display, 13 Gaming display, 27 Side lamp, 28L, 28C, 28R Reel backlight, 41 Main control unit, 41a Main CPU, 41c RAM, 51 Liquid crystal display, 53, 54 Speaker , 56 production switch, 91 sub-control unit, 91a
Sub CPU, 91c RAM.

Claims (1)

A gaming machine for playing games,
a specific state control means capable of repeatedly controlling the specific state;
a privilege lottery means for conducting a privilege lottery regarding the granting of privileges;
Expectation level suggestion display means for displaying an expectation level suggestion in one of a plurality of modes in which the level of expectation that the benefit is granted differs ;
The expectation level suggestion display means is configured to display a plurality of expectations including at least an expectation level suggestion display corresponding to the current specific state, an expectation level suggestion display corresponding to the next specific state, and an expectation level suggestion display corresponding to the next specific state. It is possible to display a degree- suggestive indication for a specific period,
Further comprising a suggestion effect execution means capable of executing a suggestion effect indicating whether or not the benefit is granted for each specific state,
The expectation level suggestion display means includes:
During the specific period, the mode of any one of the plurality of expectation level suggestion displays can be changed ;
In the specific period , even if the result of the bonus lottery is such that the bonus is not granted, the mode of the expectation level suggestion display can be changed;
The suggestive effect execution means is capable of executing the suggestive effect in response to an expectation level suggestive display performed in response to a specific state ,
The expectation level suggestion display means includes:
In the current specific state, the next specific state, and the next specific state, when the suggestion effect suggests that the benefit will be given, a combination of the plurality of expectation level suggestion display modes is selected. Can be a specific combination,
A combination of the plurality of expectation level suggestion display modes when the suggestion presentation does not suggest that the benefit will be granted in any of the current specific state, the next specific state, and the next specific state. cannot be the specific combination,
After the combination of the modes of the plurality of expectation level suggestion displays becomes the specific combination, a non-specific combination different from the specific combination is caused by changing the mode of any one of the plurality of expectation level suggestion displays. This gaming machine always makes a suggestion that the privilege will be given by the suggestion performance in any of the current specific state, the next specific state, and the succeeding specific state even if a specific combination is obtained.

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