JP7442849B2 - gaming machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

Conventionally, as a gaming machine, a pachinko gaming machine is equipped with a display device capable of displaying a variable display game based on a plurality of pieces of identification information, and generates a specific gaming state advantageous to the player according to the result of the variable display game. It has been known. In addition, the game is equipped with multiple reels, and the game is executed by variably displaying the multiple reels based on the player's start operation, and the multiple reels are stopped based on the player's stop operation, and the multiple reels are stopped and displayed. A slot machine is known that generates a specific gaming state depending on the situation. Furthermore, in recent years, an increasing number of slot machines are equipped with a display device capable of displaying a plurality of pieces of information in addition to the reels, and the display device performs effects related to the game.
In such a gaming machine, during execution of a performance, a performance button image imitating a performance button that can be operated by a player is displayed to prompt the player to operate the performance button, and a display that prompts the player to operate the performance button is displayed. There is a known device that notifies the result of the performance when the user operates it (Patent Document 1).

Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2015-080706

However, conventional gaming machines have room for improvement.

In order to solve the above problems, the gaming machine of the present invention determines whether or not to grant a benefit in response to the execution of a game, and provides an effect in relation to the result of the decision as to whether or not to grant the benefit. In the gaming machine configured to perform the above-mentioned performance, a first performance means capable of executing a first performance as the performance, and a first performance that is difficult for players other than the player playing with the gaming machine to recognize than the first performance. A situation in which a second performance means capable of executing a second performance as the performance and a specific operation means that can be operated by a player are executed, and an operation performance accompanied by an operation on the specific operation means is executed. In the above, the first performance is made executable in a specific performance mode among a plurality of performance modes, and the second performance is provided with the benefit more than the specific performance mode in the first performance. The second performance is executed in response to an operation on the specific operating means, and thereafter, the second production is performed in response to an operation on the specific operating means. is interrupted in response to being interrupted, and then resumed in response to restarting the operation on the specific operating means, and corresponds to the interruption and resumption of the operation on the specific operating means. The configuration allows the interruption and restart of the second performance to be repeated during the execution of the first game .

It is a schematic front view showing the appearance of the gaming machine in the first embodiment. It is a block diagram showing a control configuration of a gaming machine in a first embodiment. It is a diagram for explaining the flow of a game of the gaming machine in the first embodiment. It is a timing chart for explaining the gaming state and performance until the AT state occurs in the first embodiment. It is a chart showing the selection rate of the pattern of AT precursor performance (AT fake precursor performance) in the first embodiment. It is a timing chart when a CZ state occurs during the AT false sign production in the first embodiment. It is a timing chart when an AT state occurs during CZ fake continuous production in the first embodiment. FIG. 7 is a diagram for explaining the display on the main display when a CZ state occurs during the AT fake precursor performance in the first embodiment. It is a chart showing the change rate of the pattern of the AT false sign performance in the first embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the precursor effect pre-processing in the sub-control device in 1st Embodiment. It is a schematic front view showing the appearance of a gaming machine in a second embodiment. FIG. 7 is a cross-sectional view of a sub-display and a display installation section viewed from above in the second embodiment. It is a figure for demonstrating the display on a main display device and a sub display device during continuous production in 2nd Embodiment. It is a figure for demonstrating the production button, the 1st sub-display, and the 2nd sub-display in the modification 1 of 2nd Embodiment. FIG. 7 is a diagram for explaining display on a first sub-display and a second sub-display in Modification 1 of the second embodiment. FIG. 7 is a diagram for explaining display on a first sub-display and a second sub-display in a second modification of the second embodiment.

<First embodiment>
Hereinafter, a first embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
Here, a slot machine as a suitable example of the gaming machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention will be explained.

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

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

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

When the slot machine 1 is viewed from the front side, a main display 8 is arranged at the center position in the left-right direction at the top of the front door 1a. The main display 8 is composed of a liquid crystal display capable of displaying a plurality of pieces of information such as information related to presentation (image presentation) as described later, and includes display means (first display means) and presentation means (first presentation). means).
A display decoration frame 15 having an opening in the center is disposed at the upper part of the front door 1a and in front of the main display 8. is placed facing forward.

Speakers 9 are disposed on each of the left and right sides of the main display 8, and are capable of outputting, for example, sound effects corresponding to the effects displayed on the main display 8.
In addition, lamps 11 made of LEDs or the like are arranged on each of the left and right sides of the main display 8, and for example, the light is emitted when a prize is won, or the light is emitted in a manner corresponding to the performance displayed on the main display 8. It is possible to output.

A sub-display 17 is arranged on the right side of the main display 8.
The sub-display 17 is composed of a liquid crystal display capable of displaying a plurality of information such as information related to presentation (image presentation) as described later, and includes a display means (second display means) and presentation means (second presentation). means).

On the right side of the main display 8 and below the sub-display 17, an upper performance button 2f as an operating means is arranged.
The upper production button 2f is a press-type button that moves in the front-back direction, and the pressing operation of the upper production button 2f is detected by a non-contact sensor, etc., and is sent to the sub-control device 20 as operation information of the upper production button 2f. is output to. Furthermore, a light emitting source (not shown) consisting of an LED or the like is provided inside the upper presentation button 2f, and the light emitted from the light source makes it possible to notify that the operation of the upper presentation button 2f is valid.

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

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

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

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

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

A start lever 3, a return button 2c, and a stop button 5 are arranged on the front surface of the stepped portion.
The start lever 3 is a lever operated by the player to start the game, and after inputting the number of bets, the start lever 3 becomes valid and the game can be started.
The return button 2c is a push button that moves back and forth, and is operated to cancel the set number of bets or pay out medals stored as credit medals.
The stop button 5 is a button for stopping the rotating reel 4, and is composed of a press-type button that moves in the front and back direction. , a middle stop button 5b, and a right stop button 5c are arranged at predetermined intervals in the horizontal direction.

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

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

The main control device 10 includes a bet button 2a, a medal selector 2b, a return button 2c, a start lever 3, a stop button 5, a probability setting device 14 (setting means), a medal payout device 7, a drum unit 4d, an advantageous section lamp 13, and a communication cable. It is possible to control each device. The main controller 10 also includes a storage section (storage means) and a control section.

The probability setting device 14 allows the probability of winning in a specific gaming state (for example, AT state) to be changed to multiple stages (for example, 6 stages), and the main controller 10 controls the probability setting operation in the probability setting device 14. Based on this, processing is performed to set the winning probability of a specific gaming state to one of a plurality of probability values having different probabilities.
As for the setting values set by the probability setting device 14, setting 1 is the lowest probability value, the larger the number, the higher the probability value, and setting 6 is the highest probability value. Therefore, setting 1 is the most disadvantageous setting for the player, the larger the number, the more advantageous the player is, and setting 6 is the most advantageous setting for the player.

Note that the winning probability of a specific gaming state may be controlled using a fixed probability value without being influenced by the setting value of the probability setting device 14.
Further, in addition to the specific game state, the probability of winning a predetermined small winning combination (for example, the Bell winning combination) may be changed to a plurality of stages (for example, six stages).

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

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

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

That is, the main control device 10 is equipped with a lottery means (determination means) that performs a lottery (determination) as to whether or not to award benefits such as prizes and AT status in response to the execution of the game.
The main controller 10 also includes a first determining means that can determine in advance whether or not to grant (occur) an AT state as a first benefit to a player, and a first determining means that can determine in advance whether or not to grant (generate) an AT state as a first benefit to a player; It is equipped with a second determining means that can determine in advance whether or not to give (generate) a CZ state.
In addition, the lottery pattern using random numbers may be other than the above-mentioned pattern, and the winning combination is drawn based on random numbers generated by software, and the transition lottery for CZ state or AT state is drawn based on random numbers generated by a random number generator. , an additional lottery, etc. may be performed, or all the lottery may be performed using random numbers generated by software or random numbers generated by a random number generator.

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

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

The sub-control device 20 is connected to and can communicate with the production button 2d, the upper production button 2f, the speaker 9, the main display 8, the lamp 11, the navigation lamp 12, and the sub-display 17 via a communication cable. The sub-control device 20 controls these devices according to control information from the main control device 10. Further, the sub-control device 20 is equipped with a storage section and a control section.

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

Further, the sub-control device 20 is capable of controlling the switching timing of each performance based on a signal from the performance button 2d.
In either or both of the main control device 10 and the sub-control device 20, the determining means and the effect control means in the present invention are the first determining means, the second determining means, the advance effect control means, and the missed advance effect control. The present invention includes means, a losing advance performance continuation control means, a specific performance control means, a continuous performance control means, a losing continuous performance control means, and a losing continuous performance disabling control means.

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

At the start of the game, the number of bets is set from credit medals by inserting medals from the medal slot 2 or by operating the bet button 2a.
Then, when the number of bets reaches a predetermined number (for example, 3 coins), one of the game start conditions is satisfied, and the player becomes in a state where the player has the right to play one game and can start the game.

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

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

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

When each of the stop buttons 5a to 5c is pressed in this state, each of the reels 4a to 4c is controlled to stop so that the reels 4a to 4c are stopped at a symbol combination that is allowed based on the timing of the operation and the lottery result of the internal lottery process. .

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

Winning of winning combinations such as small winning combinations and replay winning combinations is determined based on the combination of symbols on such winning lines.
Small roles include, for example, the role of Bell, the role of Watermelon, and the role of Cherry.

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

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

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

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

The watermelon role is a small role (rare role) whose corresponding symbol combination is ``Watermelon, Watermelon, Watermelon.'' There is a strong watermelon role in which "Watermelon, Watermelon, Watermelon" stops on an upward-toward line or downward-rightward line.
The Cherry role is a small role (rare role) with a combination of corresponding symbols as "Cherry, ANY, ANY", and there is a weak Cherry role where "Cherry" stops at the top or bottom of the left reel 4a, and a "Cherry" role. There is a strong cherry win in which the symbol stops in the middle of the left reel 4a.

There are two replay roles each having a different combination of corresponding symbols: a normal replay role (hereinafter referred to as a replay role) in which the corresponding symbol combination is "replay, replay, replay"; There is a chance replay role (chance role) called "Replay Bell Bell".
"Replay Bell" (chance) is a combination of symbols that stops and displays when a chance replay is won, and along with the watermelon and cherry, it is a so-called rare prize that has a relatively low probability of winning in the internal lottery process. It is set.

Further, the main control device 10 and the sub-control device 20 are capable of generating an AT (assist time) state as a game state related to the push order bell combination. AT is a state in which, when a Push Order Bell combination is won, the main display 8 and the navigation lamp 12 notify the push order of the winning Push Order Bell combination (the push order navigation is executed).
Therefore, the occurrence of the AT state brings about a specific game state in which the player can easily win medals.

Based on the symbol combinations as explained above, the winning of the minor role and the replay role is determined (determination means), and when the result of the determination is that the symbol combination is a symbol combination corresponding to each of the above, A winning prize is established and a gaming value corresponding to the establishment of each winning prize is awarded.
For example, by stopping a combination of symbols corresponding to a small role such as a bell, a cherry, or a watermelon, it is determined that a small role has been won, and the medal payout device 7 is driven and controlled to open the medal payout port 7b. A predetermined number of medals are paid out through the machine.

Specifically, in a bell combination (common bell combination, push order bell combination), when the corresponding combination of symbols is stopped and displayed, eight medals are paid out.
Further, when the push order bell combination is won, if the stop buttons 5a to 5c are operated in a push order other than the specific push order (5 different push orders), no medals are paid out.
It should be noted that the probability of winning the Bell winning combination is set such that the number of medals held by the player increases during the AT state, which will be described later.

Moreover, when the combinations of symbols corresponding to the weak watermelon combination and the strong watermelon combination are displayed in a stopped manner, two medals are paid out.
Further, when the combinations of symbols corresponding to the weak cherry winning combination and the strong cherry winning combination are stopped and displayed, one medal is paid out.
Note that the number of medals paid out when the combination of symbols corresponding to each combination is displayed in a stopped state may be other than the above-mentioned number.

In addition, the replay role and chance replay role are determined by the stop display of symbol combinations corresponding to the replay role and chance replay role, and the previous game is played without inserting medals (without setting the number of bets) in the next game. You can play the game with the same number of bets as you set in .

In addition, the winning probability for each role is based on the relationship between Bell > Replay > Weak Cherry > Weak Watermelon > Chance Replay > Strong Cherry > Strong Watermelon, in other words, Bell wins the most. It is assumed that the strong watermelon combination is set to be the easiest to win, and the strongest watermelon combination to be the most difficult to win.
Note that the relationship between the winning probabilities of each role may be other than those described above.
Furthermore, the weak cherry role, weak watermelon role, chance replay role, strong cherry role, and strong watermelon role are called rare roles in the sense that they are winning roles that are difficult to win.

Next, the flow of the game in the slot machine 1 will be explained with reference to FIG. 3.
FIG. 3 is a diagram for explaining the gaming state in the slot machine 1 according to the first embodiment.
The main control device 10 and the sub-control device 20 are capable of controlling the slot machine 1 into a plurality of gaming states, including various processes in each gaming state, control of transition between gaming states (hereinafter also simply referred to as "transition"), etc. , as follows.

As shown in FIG. 3, the game of the slot machine 1 of the first embodiment is comprised of a plurality of game states: a normal game state, a CZ state, and an AT state. The main control device 10 and the sub-control device 20 can control the game to transition from one gaming state to another based on the fulfillment of a predetermined transition condition.

Furthermore, the game of the slot machine 1 has a normal section and an advantageous section. These sections are divided according to the gaming state, and further divided according to the winning state for a gaming state advantageous to the player, such as the AT state.
As described later, a normal probability state and a high probability state are set as winning states for gaming states that are advantageous to the player.
The normal section is a section where games can be played in the normal gaming state, and includes a section where games can be played in the normal probability state of the AT state in the normal gaming state.
The advantageous section continues to stay after the transition from the normal section to another gaming state until the game returns to the normal section again.

The advantageous sections include the CZ state, the precursor state of the CZ state, the high probability state of the AT state, the precursor state of the AT state, and the section where games are possible in the AT state. The main control device 10 counts the number of consecutive games played while staying in the advantageous section. When the gaming state is in the advantageous section, the advantageous section lamp 13 is lit.
Note that the advantageous section lamp 13 may be turned on only while the player can actually recognize the state as being advantageous, such as the CZ state or the AT state. For example, the advantageous section lamp 13 may not be turned on during the high probability state of the AT state.

After moving to the advantageous section, in order to end the advantageous section, in addition to moving to the normal section due to the game lottery result, "the number of consecutive games in the advantageous section has reached a predetermined number" or "the number of consecutive games in the advantageous section has reached a predetermined number" Restriction means for limiting the number of medals that can be acquired during a series of advantageous sections consisting of each state specified as an advantageous section, in which one of the following conditions is satisfied: ``The number of medals acquired during the period has reached a predetermined number.'' (so-called limiter) is provided.

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

Next, each gaming state (normal gaming state, CZ state, AT state) executed under the control of the main control device 10 and the sub-control device 20, transition processing between gaming states, and various effects that occur with the transition processing. etc., will be explained in detail for each gaming state.

Unless otherwise explained below, the point of transition from each gaming state to another gaming state is basically after the operation to stop the third reel of the game in which the transition conditions have been met (or after the end of the payout of medals) It is. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the game may be shifted from the next game after the transition conditions are satisfied.
In addition, examples of the effects include an AT precursor effect (AT fake precursor effect), a continuous effect, etc., which will be described later. This system includes notification of the granting of a benefit by emitting light, etc., advance notice before the granting of the benefit, etc., and increases the expectations of the player for the granting of the benefit.

(Normal gaming state)
The normal gaming state is a gaming state that remains when the main control device 10 of the slot machine 1 is reset, and is a disadvantageous state for the player.
As shown in FIG. 3, the main control device 10 performs a lottery process to transition to the CZ state and the AT state while staying in the normal gaming state. Note that depending on the specifications of the slot machine 1, etc., the normal gaming state may not be directly transferred to the AT state.

・Transition process from normal gaming state to AT state (arrow a in Figure 3)
In the normal gaming state, the main control device 10 serving as the determining means determines whether or not to grant a benefit based on the fact that the predetermined special conditions are met and the result is a specific decision. A specific gaming state (AT state) is given as a special benefit).

More specifically, the main control device 10 performs a lottery process to transition to the AT state based on the winning of a predetermined rare combination as a specific lottery result. For example, a transition process to the AT state is performed with a predetermined probability (for example, 20%) when winning a chance combination.
Then, the player is given an initial number of games (for example, 50 games) as the number of games that can be executed during the AT state.

Note that the transition to the AT state, that is, the decision as to whether or not to award a benefit, may be made by a method other than the lottery of rare combinations by the lottery means. For example, the transition to the AT state may be determined when a predetermined winning combination (for example, the Bell winning combination) is won (or the actual number of wins) reaches a predetermined number of times, or the transition to the AT state may be determined after the previous AT state ends. The transition to the AT state may be determined when the number of games played reaches a predetermined number.
Alternatively, a pseudo-bonus state, which will be described later, may be generated first, and when a specific condition is satisfied in the pseudo-bonus state, an AT state may be generated after the pseudo-bonus state ends.

Furthermore, the main control device 10 manages the continuation of the AT state depending on the presence or absence of the number of games assigned upon transition to the AT state, but the main controller 10 also manages the continuation of the AT state depending on the presence or absence of the number of games assigned. It is also possible to assign a number and manage the continuation of the AT state based on the presence or absence of the set number.
In addition, in the first embodiment, as the specific condition is satisfied, the AT state winning trigger roles are mainly set to the chance role and the strong/weak watermelon role, but the AT state is generated when other roles are won. You can do it like this.

If the player wins the lottery for transition to the AT state, a predetermined notification is given before the transition to the AT state, in order to increase the player's expectations for the transition to the AT state. AT precursor effects for the number of games (for example, 18 games) are executed on the main display 8.
That is, the sub-control device 20 determines whether or not the main control device 10, which is the first determining means, determines in advance that the AT state will be generated as the first benefit, before granting the first benefit. This constitutes a preliminary performance control means capable of executing an AT precursor performance as a preliminary performance during a predetermined period of time.

In addition, a waiting period for a predetermined number of games (for example, 12 games) is set between the winning of the lottery for transition to the AT state and the execution of the AT precursor performance. It will be executed after the period ends.
Therefore, even if you win the AT state shift lottery, the AT state will not shift immediately, but will shift after a waiting period and after the AT precursor effect is executed.

During the AT precursor performance, the main display 8 switches to an image of a stage with a background different from that during the normal gaming state, and an image on the precursor stage in which the characters appearing perform actions different from those during the normal gaming state. The performance is executed. For example, a performance on a foreshadowing stage in which a character advances through a cave is performed throughout a plurality of games. The contents of these performances do not change even after one game ends. For example, even if the screen is switched due to the occurrence of various events in a predetermined game, the content itself, such as a character advancing through a cave, will continue to be performed in the next game without changing. Therefore, the AT precursor effect is a series of effects that are executed over (across) a plurality of games.
Further, although the details will be described later, a plurality of patterns with different backgrounds etc. are prepared for the precursor stage, and under the control of the sub-control device 20, one of the patterns is selected depending on whether or not there is a win in the AT state at that time. A precursor stage is to be selected.

In addition, even if you win a rare role (for example, a chance role) that triggers the transition to the AT state, but do not win the lottery to transition to the AT state, the final result will be the same as when you win the AT state. AT false warning effects are executed on the main display 8 for a predetermined number of games (for example, 18 games) to notify that the AT state will not be entered.
Note that the AT false premonitory effect is executed with a predetermined probability (for example, 50%) when a player wins the rare role that triggers the transition to the AT state, but does not win the lottery to transition to the AT state. You can also set it to always be executed.
That is, the sub-control device 20 determines whether the predetermined condition is met (50%, 100% Based on the establishment of the probability condition of (establishment of the probability condition), a losing advance effect control means is configured that can execute an AT false premonitory effect as a losing preliminary effect during a predetermined period.
Further, the AT fake warning effect may be generated other than when a rare role is won. For example, when the number of games played since the end of the previous AT state (or reset), the number of wins of a predetermined small role (for example, the Bell role) reaches a predetermined number, or according to the lottery of the role. In addition to allowing points to be added, it is also possible to change the points to be added depending on the type of winning role and the state in which the winning role has been won, and when this point reaches a predetermined number, an AT false premonitory effect is generated. You can do it like this.

In addition, when executing the AT fake precursor performance, as well as when winning the AT state, between the winning of the rare role that triggers the transition to the AT state and the execution of the AT false precursor performance, A waiting period for a predetermined number of games (for example, 12 games) is set.
AT precursor production and AT fake precursor production basically consist of a series of productions spanning multiple games in which the image production (stage, characters appearing, etc.) is set similarly, but the final notification content is different. This makes it possible to hold the players' expectations until the end.

In addition, in the game during the standby period, control is performed to make the presentation content on the main display 8 different from other states. For example, effects such as increasing the appearance rate of a predetermined character that appears in each game, changing the color scheme of dialogue images of characters, changing the background, etc. (so-called inciting effects) are performed.

In addition, in the AT precursor performance and the AT false precursor performance, notification is made as to whether or not the AT state will eventually be entered. For example, a continuous performance (continuous performance) is executed from 2 games ago). The continuous performance is executed, for example, as a battle performance consisting of images in which a main character and an enemy character compete for a predetermined number of games (for example, three games).

In the continuous presentation, an image presentation is performed in which the main character and the enemy character repeatedly fight and defend each game, and the contents of each game are carried over to the next game. For example, when a main character receives damage in a predetermined game, an effect (for example, an effect that changes a meter indicating the amount of damage) is performed so that the damage is carried over to the next game.
Furthermore, depending on whether or not the AT state transitions, which is determined in advance, the offensive and defensive states of the main character and enemy characters in each game are set, and when the main character transitions to the AT state, the main character's strength is higher than when the AT state does not shift. It is set up so that more games involve attacking.
That is, the continuous performance is a series of performances that are executed over (across) a plurality of games.
Furthermore, as will be described later, the continuous performance may include a button performance that is executed in parallel.

If the AT state has been won (in the case of an AT precursor effect), an image in which the main character wins in the end is displayed as an image notifying the winning of the AT state, and the AT state has not been won. In this case (in the case of an AT false premonitory effect), an image in which the main character is defeated in the end is displayed as an image notifying the non-winning of the AT state.
Note that instead of a continuous performance, a performance that is completed with only the final game of the AT precursor performance and the AT fake precursor performance may be performed, and notification regarding the transition to the AT state may be made based on the performance results.

Further, the AT precursor performance and the AT fake precursor performance may be generated immediately when a rare combination that triggers a transition to the AT state is won. Further, the AT fake precursor performance may be made to occur whenever a rare combination that triggers a transition to the AT state is won, or may be made to occur at a predetermined probability. Further, the number of games for the AT precursor performance and the AT false precursor performance may be any number of games, or may be selectively determined from a plurality of number of games (for example, 15 to 20 games). Similarly, the waiting period may also be changed by selectively determining the number of games (for example, 10 to 15 games).

In addition, the normal game state has a normal probability state and a high probability state, which have different probability states of winning the AT state. The probability of winning the lottery for transition to the AT state is higher in the high probability state than in the normal probability state, and for example, the probability of transitioning to the AT state is 30% when winning the weak watermelon winning combination, and the probability of winning is the normal probability state. Control is performed such that the state shifts from the state to the high probability state. On the other hand, as a predetermined falling condition, for example, control is performed to shift from a high probability state to a normal probability state with a probability of 5% when winning a replay winning combination, winning a bell winning combination, and losing.

In the normal probability state, the winning probability in the AT state is set to, for example, 20% of the probability of winning a chance combination, and in the high probability state, it is set to 50% of the probability of winning a chance combination.
Note that if the setting value in the probability setting device 14 is changed or the main control device 10 is reset, the game can be started in the normal probability state, but for each setting value in the probability setting device 14, The game may be started in a high probability state with a predetermined probability.

- Transition process from normal gaming state to CZ state (arrow c in Figure 3)
In the normal gaming state, the main control device 10 performs a lottery process to transition to the CZ state based on winning a predetermined rare combination. For example, when a weak cherry winning combination or a strong cherry winning combination is won, a transition process to the CZ state is performed with a predetermined probability. The condition for transitioning to the CZ state is winning this transition lottery.

In addition, in the normal game state, the winning probability state of the CZ state may be changed by the main control device 10 and the sub-control device 20. Additionally, notification control may be performed regarding the winning probability state. When performing notification control, instead of notifying each probability state directly, the player can tell which state the probability state is at that time by changing the display content on the main display 8. It may be done to a predictable extent.

In addition, even if you win the lottery to enter the CZ state, you will not be able to enter the CZ state immediately, but after a delay period of a predetermined number of games (for example, 3 to 5 games) has elapsed, you will be allowed to enter the CZ state. I have to.
Also, during the delay period in the CZ state, control is performed to make the presentation content on the main display 8 different from other states, similar to the standby period in the AT state described above. For example, effects such as increasing the appearance rate of a predetermined character that appears in each game, changing the color scheme of dialogue images of the characters, changing the background, etc. (so-called exciting effects) are performed.
Then, at the end of the game when the delay period ends, the main display 8 notifies that the game will shift to the CZ state.

In addition, in order to increase players' expectations for the transition to the CZ state, during the CZ state delay period, a predetermined number of games (for example, 2 games) of the CZ state will be played to notify that the player will finally transition to the CZ state. A continuous performance may be performed on the main display 8.

In addition, even if you win a predetermined rare combination (for example, a strong cherry combination) but do not win the lottery for transition to the CZ state, the predetermined number of games (for example, 3 to 5 During the game), an effect (so-called inciting effect) is controlled so that the effect content on the main display 8 is different from other states.
Therefore, when a predetermined rare combination (for example, a strong cherry combination) is won, the player's sense of anticipation is heightened for a predetermined period of time regardless of whether or not there is a shift to the CZ state.

It should be noted that a false continuous presentation of the CZ state for a predetermined number of games (for example, 2 games) may be performed on the main display 8 to notify that the CZ state will not be finally transitioned. In this case, the CZ state continuous performance and the fake continuous performance basically set the characters that appear in the same way, but the final notification content is different, thereby attracting the player's expectations until the end. You can do it like this.
For example, as a continuous effect (fake continuous effect) in the CZ state, an image effect may be performed in which a character challenges sports competitions throughout each game. In this case, during the continuous performance (false continuous performance), the sports competition is executed continuously through the games in between, and if the CZ state is won, the competition is finally successful (for example, the player successfully scores a goal in soccer). ), and if the CZ state has not been won, an image rendering of failure in the competition is executed.
In addition, the delay period when winning a predetermined rare combination (for example, a strong cherry combination) may be any period as long as multiple games are executed; The number of games may be determined, or a fixed number of games may be determined.
Moreover, the above-mentioned CZ state inciting performance and false continuous performance may be made to occur other than when a rare combination is won. For example, when the number of games played since the end of the previous AT state (or reset), the number of wins of a predetermined small role (for example, the Bell role) reaches a predetermined number, or according to the lottery of the role. In addition to allowing points to be added, it is also possible to change the points to be added depending on the type of winning role and the state in which the winning role has been won. A continuous performance may be generated.

(CZ state)
In the CZ state, the push order navigation is not performed when the push order bell combination is won, but the AT transfer lottery process is performed with a higher probability in each game than in the normal gaming state, so the AT This is a gaming state that is easy to transition to.
Although the push order navigation is not performed when the push order Bell combination is won, the push order navigation may be executed when the push order Bell combination is won.

While staying in the CZ state, it is easier to shift to the AT state than while staying in the normal gaming state, so the CZ state is positioned as a chance zone in the flow of a series of games.
The maximum number of games that can be played in the CZ state is 10 games.
During the CZ state, control information regarding the CZ state is transmitted from the main controller 10 to the sub-control device 20, and under the control of the main controller 10 and the sub-control device 20, the main display 8 indicates that the main controller 10 is in the CZ state. Various effects and the number of remaining games are displayed on the main display 8.

・Transition process from CZ state to AT state (arrow e in Figure 3)
In the CZ state, AT transition lottery processing is performed in each game.
The probability of winning in the AT transition lottery process is set according to the winning combination of each game. The probability of winning in the AT transition lottery process is, for example, 50% when winning a rare role, 10% when winning a bell role and a replay role, and 5% when winning a losing role. The AT transition lottery is held for each game in the CZ state, but whether or not to transition to the AT state is determined in the final game of the CZ state, and if the transition to the AT state is announced in the final game, the normal game As in the AT state, the gaming state will shift to the AT state.
The AT transition lottery is executed when each winning combination is won internally, so the AT transition lottery is executed even if the symbol corresponding to the winning combination does not stop on the reel 4 (when it is missed).

Note that the probability of winning in the AT transition lottery process for a part or all of each winning combination may be other than the above. Further, although the AT transfer lottery process is performed when the Bell combination is won, the AT transfer lottery process may be performed based on the winning of a symbol corresponding to the Bell combination.

Further, during the CZ state, a CZ effect in which a predetermined character appears is displayed on the main display 8 in order to increase the interest of the game. In a CZ effect, for example, an image effect in which the main character prepares for a battle is displayed during the first few games (e.g., 7 games), and an image effect is displayed during the last few games in the CZ state (e.g., 3 games). , an image production in which a main character and an enemy character compete against each other is displayed as a series of productions spanning (spanning) a plurality of games. If the AT transition lottery is won, it is announced that the main character wins in the final game and will transition to the AT state.

Additionally, during the CZ state, the background during the battle preparation and the content of the battle during the battle will change depending on the winning content of the game played during that time, and the expectations for the transition to the AT state will change. It is designed to give Further, the number of remaining games in the CZ state is displayed on the main display 8, and the number of remaining games is subtracted each time a game is executed.
Furthermore, even during the preparatory performance before the battle performance in the CZ production, the image production in which the main character prepares for the battle is executed continuously throughout each game, so even during the preparatory production, it spans (straddles) multiple games. It will be a series of performances.

・Transition process from CZ state to normal gaming state (arrow d in Figure 3)
In the CZ state, if the AT shift lottery is not won, after a specified number of games are played in the CZ state, the game shifts to the normal gaming state. At this time, in the CZ production, it is reported that the main character is defeated and will not transition to the AT state.

In addition, at the time of transition from the CZ state to the normal gaming state, under the control of the main controller 10 and the sub-control device 20, setting-related information (setting suggestion information) that can suggest the setting value set in the probability setting device 14 is notified. The notification may be made by means (main display 8, speaker 9). For example, a predetermined character from among a plurality of characters is displayed on the main display 8 and the sub-display 17. Since the character to be displayed is selected according to the selection probability that is preset according to each setting value of the probability setting device 14, it is possible to predict the setting value to some extent based on the displayed character.

(AT state)
The AT state is a game state in which it is easy to obtain medals in the game during the AT state, in which push order navigation for push order replay combinations is performed as a notification of operation modes advantageous to the player.

During the AT state, the continuation of a predetermined number of games (for example, 50 games) given at the initial transition to the AT state is managed as the number of remaining games that can continue the AT state, and the remaining number of games is subtracted for each game. , the AT state continues until there are no more games remaining. Further, the number of remaining games in the AT state is increased by the fulfillment of a predetermined condition during the AT state, and the duration of the AT state is extended by that amount.
Then, when the number of remaining games runs out in the AT state, the AT state ends.

During the AT state, control information regarding the AT state is transmitted from the main controller 10 to the sub-control device 20, and under the control of the sub-control device 20, images of various effects during the AT state are displayed on the main display 8. Display is performed. Further, the number of remaining games during the AT state, the total number of medals acquired during a series of AT states, and the total number of games executed during the AT state are displayed on the main display 8.

Also, during the AT state, if a predetermined rare role (for example, weak cherry, weak watermelon, strong watermelon, strong cherry) is won, an additional lottery will be held for the number of games in the AT state, and an additional lottery will be held. In the case of winning, a predetermined number of games is added to the remaining number of games corresponding to the rare combination that triggered the winning.
Further, when a predetermined rare combination is won, an additional effect is performed on the main display 8 to increase expectations for an additional number of games. The additional effect is executed for, for example, 1 to 3 games, and the level of expectation for the additional effect varies depending on the content of the effect, and in the final game of the additional effect, the success or failure is announced and the number of additional games is announced. Ru.
For example, when the additional performance is executed as a series of performances over multiple games (three games), the battle performance is executed on the main display 8 or the sub-display 17 similarly to the continuous performance.

Also, during the AT state, if a specific condition is met and a certain rare combination (e.g. strong cherry combination) is won, in addition to the additional lottery mentioned above, an additional number of games will be added for a specific period (e.g. 10 games). It is possible to create an additional specialized zone that has a higher probability than other states.
The additional specialization zone occurs with a predetermined probability (for example, 10%) when a specified rare role (for example, strong cherry role) is won, and in the additional specialization zone, other than rare roles with a low winning probability are generated. , all the roles other than the replay role serve as trigger roles for additional winnings, increasing the possibility that a large number of games will be awarded (additional) as a predetermined benefit.

For example, when you win a weak cherry role, you have a 10% chance of winning an extra bonus unless you are in an extra specialization zone, but when you are in an extra specialization zone, you have a 100% chance of winning an extra bonus, and when you win a strong cherry role, you have a 10% chance of winning an extra bonus. There is a 50% chance of winning the extra prize outside of the specialization zone, but control is performed so that there is a 100% chance of winning the extra prize during the special specialization zone.

In addition, an additional lottery will be held when winning a bell role (common bell role and push-order bell role) that has no possibility of an additional gain except during the special special zone, and when winning a bell role, there is an 80% chance of winning an additional prize Such control is performed. Therefore, during the special add-on zone, as a predetermined benefit related to the continuation of the AT state, control is performed such that the probability of winning an add-on when winning a plurality of winning combinations is increased.
In addition, during the special bonus zone, even if the Bell combination is won, the probability of winning the bonus may be 100%.

Also, during the special add-on zone, the number of games added is larger than the number of games outside the special add-on zone, for example, when winning the weak cherry combination, the number of games added is 10 games except during the special add-on zone. However, during the special special zone, 20 games will be added, and when a strong cherry role or bonus role is won, the number of games will be added 20 games except during the special special zone, but the number of games will be added. During the specialized zone, control is performed such that an additional 50 games are added. Therefore, during the special add-on zone, as a predetermined benefit related to the continuation of the AT state, control is performed such that the number of additional games is increased when the add-on is won.

During the additional specialization zone, an image in which the main character and enemy character confront each other is displayed on the main display 8 under the control of the sub-control device 20 based on the signal from the main control device 10, and the main character faces one-sided battles in each game. A performance that appears to attack the enemy is performed. Then, the main character attacks according to the execution of the game, and if there is no additional attack, the attack fails, and when there is an additional attack, the attack is successful, and the number of additional games determined according to the lottery of the game is announced. be done.
In this way, when the additional specialization zone is being executed, a series of effects are executed in which the main character repeatedly attacks during the execution (for example, for 10 games), and when the additional specialization zone ends, When the series of effects is completed, the image returns to the original AT state.

In addition, if you win a predetermined rare role that is the trigger role for the generation of an additional specialization zone, the additional specialization zone may be generated immediately from the next game, or it may be generated after a predetermined number of games have been played. You can do it like this.
In addition, in the case where an additional specialization zone is generated after a predetermined number of games have been executed, after winning a predetermined rare combination that is a trigger for the generation of an additional specialization zone, the additional specialization zone is generated under the control of the sub-control device 20. An additional specialized zone generation effect may be performed to increase expectations for the occurrence of the zone. The additional specialization zone generation effect is executed for, for example, 1 to 3 games, and the level of expectation for the additional specialization zone differs depending on the content of the effect, and the final game of the additional specialization zone generation effect is a success or failure. It is preferable that notification be made.

Further, when performing the additional specialized zone generation performance as a series of performances spanning multiple games, it may be performed as a battle performance similar to the continuous performance.
In addition, the probability of winning an additional prize and the number of additional games when winning each role in the special additional zone may be other than those mentioned above, and the additional winning probability and the number of additional games when winning each role in the special additional zone are more advantageous to the player in the special additional zone than in the non-specialized additional zone. Any type of control may be used as long as the control is performed.

Furthermore, during the AT state, a pseudo bonus state can occur.
The pseudo-bonus state is configured to shift to a predetermined probability (for example, 5%) when a predetermined rare combination (for example, a chance combination) is won in a game during the AT state.
In addition, the pseudo-bonus state continues for a predetermined period (for example, 20 games), during which time navigation is executed in the same way as in the AT state, and the subtraction of the number of games during the AT state is interrupted. ing. Therefore, when a pseudo-bonus state occurs, a value equivalent to an AT state extended by that period will be given.

The pseudo-bonus state occurs after a predetermined number of games have been played after winning a predetermined rare combination, and during the predetermined number of games, a precursor to the pseudo-bonus state is performed. Ru,
In addition, in the first game that transitions to the pseudo-bonus state, the period during which the operation of the start lever 3 and the operation of the stop button 5 are valid is longer than in a normal game, and during that period, after rotating the reels 4 in the reverse direction, , a so-called reel performance is performed in which a specific symbol combination (7, 7, 7) is once stopped on the reel 4 and then rotated forward again, and the occurrence of a pseudo bonus state is notified.

・Transition process from AT state to normal gaming state (arrow b in Figure 3)
In the AT state, when there are no more remaining games to continue the AT state, the AT state ends and the gaming state shifts to the normal gaming state.
When transitioning from the AT state to the normal gaming state, the winning probability state of the AT state is controlled to become the normal probability state. Note that at this time, the state may be shifted to a high probability state with a predetermined probability for each setting in the probability setting device 14.
In addition, when transitioning to a high probability state after the AT state ends, there is a possibility that the above-mentioned limiting control is performed during the high probability state, but the limitation control is not performed during the high probability state. If so, the state is shifted to the normal probability state.

In addition, when the AT state ends, an ending state is set for a predetermined period (for example, 5 seconds), and during the ending state (ending period), the progress of the game is temporarily disabled, and after the ending state ends, the normal gaming state returns. The transition will be made.
During the ending state, under the control of the main control device 10 and the sub-control device 20, setting related information that can suggest the setting value set by the probability setting device 14 is notified by the notification means. For example, a predetermined image is displayed on the main display 8 and the sub-display 17, and a predetermined sound is output from the speaker 9.
As described above, the gaming state is changed in the slot machine 1.

Next, the stage transition lottery on the main display 8 will be explained.
As described above, in the main control device 10 of the slot machine 1, regarding the AT state lottery during the normal gaming state, when a predetermined rare combination is won, the AT state transition probability is set to a normal probability state with a relatively low probability. , a relatively high probability state, and a relatively high probability state, AT state lottery control is performed.

Further, the sub-control device 20 controls the stage display on the main display 8 based on information from the main control device 10 that allows identification of the normal probability state and the high probability state.
That is, the display control of the stage is performed by the sub-control device 20 controlling the image of the stage on the main display 8 based on the control information from the main control device 10 that performs management control of the normal probability state and the high probability state. It will be done.
The stage displayed on the main display 8 is composed of images including a background image, appearing characters, etc., and is controlled by the sub-control device 20 based on control information from the main control device 10 to display a plurality of different background images and appearing characters. Any one of the stages can be displayed, and the stage to be displayed is selected depending on the game state and probability state.

Therefore, the stage displayed on the main display 8 also serves to notify the gaming state and the probability state (suggestion notification).
In addition, a plurality of stages are set in advance during the normal gaming state and the AT state, and any one of stages A to C is displayed on the main display 8 during the normal gaming state.

The sub-control device 20 performs control to select any one of stages A to C based on the execution of the game, and the selection control at this time is based on the transition lottery probability state of the AT state at that time, that is, the normal Different selection controls are performed depending on whether the state is a probability state or a high probability state.
Therefore, the type of stage displayed on the main display 8 reflects the probability state at that time. However, since the stage selection is made by lottery based on a predetermined probability, it does not directly reflect the internal probability state, but is made within a range that the player can guess to some extent.

The stage transition lottery, that is, the lottery to determine whether to move from the current stage to another stage or to maintain the current stage, is performed for each game, and the expectation level for transitioning to a high probability state is determined. , stage A < stage B < stage C. For example, in a normal probability state, stage A has the highest probability of being selected, followed by stage B, and stage B has the highest probability of being selected. A transition lottery is performed such that the probability that C is selected is the lowest. On the other hand, in the high probability state, a transition lottery is performed such that the probability that stage C is selected is the highest, the probability that stage B is selected is the next highest, and the probability that stage A is selected is the lowest.
As a result of such a stage transition lottery being held, the expectation that stage B has transitioned to a high probability state is higher than stage A, and similarly, stage C is higher than stage A and stage B. The expectation level of transitioning to a high probability state increases.

In each stage, for example, the main character is shown walking in a predetermined place. Stage A is a grassland, Stage B is in the city, Stage C is in a forest, etc. The stages differ depending on where the main character walks. We are trying to notify you.
Each stage has the same content, such as the background and the actions of the main character, unless it moves to another stage, and does not change even when the next game starts, so the production of each stage is also the same. It can also be viewed as a series of performances spanning multiple games.

Next, with reference to the timing chart of FIG. 4, a description will be given of changes in the gaming state according to the execution of the game and effects displayed on the main display 8 under the control of the main control device 10 and the sub-control device 20.
FIG. 4 exemplifies a state in which the game starts from a normal game state in which the probability state is the normal probability state. Furthermore, the main display 8 displays stage A.
In the first embodiment, the main control device 10 performs control related to lottery of various benefits and changes in various game states (including the time of change), and control information regarding the control is transmitted from the main control device 10 to the sub control device 20. Then, the sub-control device 20 performs control related to the corresponding performance.
Note that the start point and execution period of performances that are not directly related to changes in the gaming state (for example, AT false precursor performances, etc.) may be controlled by the sub-control device 20 based on the reception of control information from the main control device 10. However, the sub-control device 20 may control itself without receiving control information from the main control device 10. However, it is necessary to receive control information (for example, information on winning a rare role, etc.) that triggers the production.

As illustrated in FIG. 4, when a weak watermelon winning combination is won by executing a predetermined game (second game in FIG. 4) during the normal gaming state (timing t0), a lottery is performed to shift to a high probability state with a predetermined probability. However, if the transition to the high probability state is determined as a result of the transition lottery, the probability state is changed to the high probability state at the start (timing t1) of the next game (third game). Note that the transition to the high probability state may be performed not at the next game but at the start of a game in which a lottery for transition to the high probability state is held.

Furthermore, when the third game is executed, a stage transition lottery is held in the high probability state, and it is determined that there is no stage transition, so that the stage transition is not performed.
Then, as a result of the stage transition being determined in the stage transition lottery for the subsequent game execution of the fourth game, the stage displayed on the main display 8 at the start of the fourth game (timing t2) changes from stage A to stage C. will be migrated. Further, the stage is determined by a lottery such that stage C is maintained until the 22nd game.

Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 4, if a chance win is won during the execution of the 10th game (timing t3), the probability state at this point is a high probability state, so AT has a higher winning probability than the normal probability state. A state transition lottery will be held.
When the chance role is won, an AT precursor performance is performed on the main display 8, but by setting a predetermined waiting period, the AT precursor performance is performed from the start of the 22nd game (timing t4).
The example in FIG. 4 shows the case where the AT state transition lottery is won, but even if the AT state transition lottery is not won, the main display 8 will display an AT gas due to the chance win. A premonition performance is executed.

The AT precursor performance is performed until the 40th game is executed, but the continuous performance during the AT precursor performance is performed over the three games immediately before the final game. That is, from the start of the 38th game (timing t5), a continuous performance is performed on the main display 8 by a battle performance in which the main character and the enemy character compete against each other.
For example, for each game from the 38th game to the 40th game, a battle image in which either the main character or the enemy character attacks is displayed, and after the end of the 40th game, which is the final game of the foreshadowing effect, When that character wins, an effect is executed to notify the propriety of the AT state.

In addition, the attack and defense images that are executed for each game during the continuous performance will display images that show the main character attacking more often or inflicting a bigger blow on the enemy character if the AT state is won. This increases the expectations of the players for the occurrence of the AT state.

The continuous performance executed at the start of the 38th game (timing t5) ends at a point in time (timing t6) after a predetermined period (for example, 2 seconds) has elapsed from the end of the 40th game, and any character An image in which the player wins is displayed, but in the example shown in FIG. 4, the AT state has been won, so the next game will start after a predetermined period of time (for example, 2 seconds) has elapsed from the end of the 40th game. In the period up to this point (timings t6 to t7), text information such as "victory" and "AT confirmed" is displayed as a result image of the continuous performance, along with an image in which the main character wins.
Thereafter, from the start of the 41st game (timing t7), the gaming state shifts to the AT state, and the main display 8 displays an image in the AT state.
As described above, the game state changes and effects are displayed on the main display 8 in accordance with the execution of the game.

Next, with reference to FIG. 5, the performance pattern of the precursor stage in the AT precursor performance (AT fake precursor performance) under the control of the sub-control device 20 will be described.
The AT omen effect (AT fake omen effect) is executed by a series of effects over a predetermined number of games (for example, 18 games), but in the first half (for example, 15 games), the main character appears in a cave, etc. A preparatory performance is performed in which the player advances on the stage, and in the latter half (for example, between three games), a continuous performance consisting of a battle performance in which either the main character or the enemy character attacks in each game is performed. .

In the sub-control device 20, pattern A and pattern B are set in advance as performance patterns for the preparation performance, and when performing an AT precursor performance (AT fake precursor performance), control information is received from the main control device 10. Based on this, one of the performance patterns is selected depending on whether or not to give a benefit (AT state).
For example, in pattern A, the main character is displayed on a wilderness precursor stage, and an event consisting of items, lines, etc. related to the wilderness occurs. In addition, in pattern B, the main character is displayed on the cave precursor stage, and an event consisting of items, lines, etc. related to the cave occurs.

FIG. 5 is an example of a table showing the selection rate of performance patterns for the preparation performance in the AT precursor performance (AT false precursor performance). It shows the selection rate for either option.
First, when the AT state is not won, the probability that pattern A will be selected is set to 95%, and the probability that pattern B will be selected is set to 5%.
Next, when the AT state is won, the probability that pattern A will be selected is set to 80%, and the probability that pattern B will be selected is set to 20%.

As a result of the performance pattern of the preparation performance in the AT precursor performance (AT false precursor performance) in the case of winning the AT state lottery trigger role being selected at the selection rate shown in Figure 5, if the AT state is won, Selection control will be performed so that the probability that pattern A will be selected is lower and the probability that pattern B will be selected is higher than in the case of no winning.

Since selection control is performed with the selection rate as described above, when the performance pattern of the preparation performance is executed with pattern B, the probability (expectation level) that the AT state will occur is higher than when it is executed with pattern A. becomes higher.
Note that the selection rate of each pattern may be other than the probability shown in FIG. 5, and may be any probability as long as it forms a relationship of pattern A<pattern B with respect to the expectation level of the AT state.
Moreover, three or more types of performance patterns for the preparation performance may be set, or a performance pattern that is selected only when the AT state is won may be set.
In addition, the degree of expectation for the occurrence of an AT state will change mainly depending on the type of precursor stage that makes up the performance pattern, but the occurrence of an AT state will also change depending on the occurrence rate and type of various events on the precursor stage. You may also change the level of expectation for. That is, any system may be used as long as the player can recognize the difference between each state by checking the performance contents.
Further, the number of games in which the preparation performance continues may be one type, or a plurality of number of games may be set in advance, and one of the number of games may be determined depending on whether or not there is a winning in the AT state. good.

Further, in the first embodiment, the notification that benefits such as AT state and CZ state will be given is made after a performance spanning multiple games (for example, continuous performance), but as another notification mode, For example, the provision of benefits may be notified after the winning effect is executed.
The winning performance is basically completed with one game in which a winning combination is won, and is executed mainly by displaying a predetermined image on the main display 8 in the game. Therefore, if the granting of a benefit is announced through a winning performance, the performance will be completed and the granting of the benefit will be announced by the time the game in which the performance started ends (before the next game starts). It happens.
As described above, the performance pattern of the preparatory performance in the AT precursor performance (AT false precursor performance) is selected.

Next, with reference to FIG. 6, an explanation will be given of an effect when the CZ state is won in the game during the standby period before the AT fake precursor effect is executed.
As mentioned above, if you win a rare role (for example, a chance role) that triggers the transition to AT status, but you do not win the lottery to transition to AT status, the same procedure as when you win the AT status occurs. , after the waiting period for the predetermined number of games (for example, 12 games) has ended, the AT fake warning effect for a predetermined number of games (for example, 18 games) to notify that the AT state will not be finally transitioned is displayed on the main display 8. It is executed in

During this standby period, the main control device 10 performs lottery control related to the excitement effect, but this is strictly control over the effect on the main display 8 and sub-display 17, and does not affect the gaming state. Therefore, even in the game during this waiting period, the lottery in the CZ state will be executed in the same way as in other states.
Therefore, when winning the lottery trigger role for the CZ state in the game during the waiting period before the execution of the AT fake precursor performance, the CZ state may be won, but in the first embodiment, even in such a case, If a predetermined number of games to execute the AT false precursor performance is reached before the CZ state occurs, the AT false precursor performance is executed as is.
In other words, even if it has been decided in advance to execute the AT fake precursor performance, if it is subsequently determined that the CZ state will be won, priority will be given to performance control related to the winning of the CZ state in which the game state actually changes. However, the AT false premonitory effect, in which the game state does not actually change, continues to be executed.

Next, referring to the timing chart of FIG. 6, under the control of the main controller 10 and the sub-control device 20, the CZ state is won in the game during the standby period before the AT fake precursor effect is executed. The changes in the game state and the effect on the main display 8 when the game is played will be explained.
The example shown in FIG. 6 is a case where the CZ state is won in the game during the waiting period in the example shown in FIG.

As shown in FIG. 6, when the 10th game is executed, the chance hand is won (see FIG. 4), and the main controller 10 starts the AT fake precursor effect in advance in the 22nd game (timing t3). If it is determined, a waiting period (between 10 and 22 games) is set as described above before the AT fake precursor effect is executed.
During this waiting period, for example, when the 19th game (timing t8) is executed and a predetermined rare combination (for example, strong cherry combination) is won as well as the CZ state, the main controller 10, a delay period of a predetermined number of games is set, and a CZ state is generated after the end of this delay period.

In the example shown in FIG. 6, the CZ state is started from the start of the 24th game (timing t9), which is the game five games after winning the CZ state.
Therefore, from the 19th game (timing t8) in which the CZ state is won to the 24th game (timing t9) in which the CZ state starts, there is a delay period until the CZ state is generated.

On the other hand, the AT fake precursor effect is scheduled to be executed during the period from the 22nd game to the 38th game (see FIG. 4) under the control of the main controller 10 and the sub-control device 20. The time point (timing t9) of the game that is scheduled to start in this state falls within the period during which the AT fake precursor effect is scheduled to be executed.

Even in such a case, in the first embodiment, the AT fake precursor performance is started as scheduled.
Therefore, as shown in the figure, the AT fake precursor performance is started in the 22nd game (timing t4) during the delay period before the CZ state occurs.
However, since the delay period of the CZ state will end while the AT false precursor effect is being executed, the AT false precursor effect will end midway in the 24th game (timing t9) during the preset execution period. From that point on, the gaming state will be changed to the CZ state.

In this way, in the first embodiment, if the CZ state is won in the game during the waiting period before the execution of the AT fake precursor effect, the CZ state is determined in advance before the CZ state occurs after the delay period. When the number of games in which the AT fake precursor performance is executed reaches the number of games, the AT false precursor performance is executed as is.
In other words, the sub-control device 20 as a losing advance effect control means causes the main control device 10 as a second determining means to select the second benefit (CZ state) before executing the losing advance effect (AT false premonitory effect). If it is decided in advance to grant the benefit, even if the timing of granting the second benefit with a predetermined delay period in between is during the period during which the advance performance is scheduled to be performed, the pre-loss performance is executed. It is equipped with a pre-performance continuation control means that can continue the control.

By doing this, in a state where there is a possibility that both the AT state and the CZ state may occur, it is possible to prevent the feeling of expectation for both the AT state and the CZ state, or from losing the sense of expectation for either one of them midway through. It can be done.
In other words, if the CZ state is won in the game during the waiting period before the execution of the AT false precursor performance, but the execution of the AT false precursor performance is canceled, the expectation for the occurrence of the AT state at that point A problem arises in that the information is lost. In particular, since the value of the award is greater in the AT state than in the CZ state, it is a big problem that expectations for the AT state are lost due to the winning of a trigger role in the CZ state, which has a low value.
Furthermore, if the execution of the AT fake precursor performance itself is canceled, the winning of the CZ state will become certain at that point, so there will be problems such as not being able to sustain the anticipation for the CZ state sufficiently. However, in the first embodiment, these problems can be solved and the expectations of the players can be efficiently increased.

In addition, in the first embodiment, as will be described later, if the CZ state is won in a predetermined game (timing t8) during the waiting period before the execution of the AT fake precursor effect, a predetermined A sorting lottery is performed to distribute the winnings at a probability of 60% (for example, 60%), and control is continued to execute an AT false premonition effect if the lottery is won.
In other words, the sub-control device 20 as the continuation control means for losing the advance performance is such that the timing of granting the second benefit (CZ state) with a predetermined delay period in between is determined by the execution of the preliminary performance for losing (AT false premonitory performance). Based on the establishment of a predetermined condition (for example, winning a distributed lottery) during the scheduled period, it is possible to continue the control to execute the losing preliminary effect.
Therefore, the content of the performance is not fixed and becomes more diverse, making it possible to improve the interest of the game.

In addition, if the CZ state is won in a predetermined game during the standby period before the execution of the AT fake precursor performance, the control to always execute the AT false precursor performance may be continued.
In addition, when performing the above distribution lottery, if the lottery trigger role in the CZ state is won again in the game during the waiting period before the execution of the AT fake precursor effect (for example, the 21st game shown in the figure), the distribution lottery will be held. The probability of winning may be changed (for example, increased to 80%).
In addition, if the game in which the AT fake precursor performance is scheduled to start coincides with the game in which the CZ state is scheduled to start, the start time of the AT false precursor performance may be changed from 1 to 2, for example. It may be possible to advance the time by the amount of the game.

In addition, if you win the CZ state lottery trigger role in the game during the waiting period before the execution of the AT precursor performance, the transition to the AT state has already been confirmed, so the CZ state lottery will not be held, and instead, the CZ state lottery will not be held. , an additional lottery for the number of games during the AT state is conducted in advance.
As described above, in the game during the standby period for the AT false sign performance, the performance when the CZ state is won is executed.

Next, referring to the timing chart of FIG. 7, under the control of the main control device 10 and the sub-control device 20, in the game during the delay period before the CZ false continuous performance is executed, what will happen if the AT state is won? Changes in the game state and effects displayed on the main display 8 will be explained.
In the example shown in FIG. 7, when the CZ state is won by winning a lottery trigger role (for example, a strong cherry role) in the CZ state, before the CZ state occurs, a battle between characters is held as before the AT state occurs. The CZ state is generated after the CZ continuous performance is executed for a predetermined number of games (for example, 3 games). Then, even if a lottery trigger role (for example, a strong cherry role) in the CZ state is won, but the CZ state is not won, the CZ fake continuous performance is similarly executed. In particular, FIG. 7 illustrates a case where a CZ false continuous effect is executed.

In addition, when executing the CZ fake continuous performance, from the game after a delay period of a predetermined number of games (5 games) has elapsed after winning the lottery trigger role (for example, strong cherry role) in the CZ state, I am trying to perform a continuous CZ fake performance.
That is, the sub-control device 20 as a performance control means determines the second benefit (CZ state) based on the fact that the main control device 10 as the second determination means has decided in advance to provide the second benefit (CZ state). If the continuous performance control means for performing a continuous performance (CZ continuous performance) and the second determining means have not decided in advance to grant the second benefit during a predetermined period (delay period) before granting the second benefit. Based on the establishment of a predetermined condition in , a continuous success performance control means for performing a successive performance (CZ fake continuous performance) for a predetermined period is provided.

On the other hand, in the example shown in FIG. 7, when the AT state is won, the AT state is generated without executing the AT precursor effect. However, even when the AT state is generated, a waiting period of a predetermined number of games is set, and the AT state is generated after this waiting period has elapsed. The waiting period in this case is a shorter period (for example, 5 games) than when executing the AT precursor effect. Incidentally, a continuous effect similar to that described above may be executed immediately before generating the AT state.

As shown in FIG. 7, if the lottery trigger role in the CZ state (for example, strong cherry role) is won, but the CZ state is not won (timing t10), a delay of a predetermined number of games (for example, 5 games) is performed. In the game after the period, it is determined in advance that the CZ fake continuous performance is executed. Therefore, the CZ fake continuous effect is scheduled to be executed in the fifth game (timing t12) after winning the lottery trigger role (for example, strong cherry role) in the CZ state.
For example, in the second game (timing t11) that is executed during this delay period, if the lottery trigger role (for example, chance role) in the AT state is won and the AT state is won, the It is determined in advance that the AT state starts from the game (timing t13) after a waiting period of a predetermined number of games (for example, 5 games) from that point.

In this case, since the game in which the AT state is scheduled to start (timing t13) is during the scheduled execution period of the CZ false continuous effect, the execution of the CZ false continuous effect that had been determined in advance is canceled and the AT state is changed. When the game scheduled to start (timing t13) is executed, the AT state is started as scheduled.
In this way, even if it is decided in advance to execute the CZ false continuous performance, if the AT state is won during the delay period, control is performed to cancel the execution of the CZ false continuous performance that was determined in advance. It will be destroyed.
That is, before the sub-control device 20 as a losing continuous effect control means executes a losing continuous effect (CZ fake continuous effect), the main control device 10 as a first determining means selects the first privilege (AT state). If it is decided in advance to grant the benefit, if the first benefit with a predetermined waiting period is granted during the scheduled execution period of the successive successive performance, It is equipped with a continuous performance disabling control means that can disable the control to be executed.

By doing this, it is possible to prevent the player's expectations from decreasing due to the execution of the CZ fake continuous performance in a state where the lottery trigger role (for example, chance role) in the AT state is won. That's how I do it.
In other words, since the CZ state is a trigger state that causes the AT state to occur, for the player, the AT state has higher value (expectation level) than the CZ state, so it is more valuable. If a continuous CZ false effect that makes the player expect the occurrence of the CZ state is executed while the player is expecting the occurrence of the AT state, it may actually reduce the player's expectations. The first embodiment can prevent such a situation.

In addition, as mentioned above, if the CZ state is won during the waiting period of the AT fake precursor performance, the execution of the AT fake precursor performance continues as it is, but on the other hand, the delay of the CZ false successive performance If the AT state is won during the period, the execution of the CZ fake continuous performance is stopped.
Therefore, if trigger roles for different benefits are won consecutively in a short period of time, the continuation or cancellation of the production may be adjusted to further increase the player's expectations, depending on the type of trigger roles that were consecutively won. It will be done.

In addition, if you win the CZ state and win the AT state lottery trigger role in the game during the delay period before the execution of the CZ continuous effect, the transition to the CZ state has already been confirmed, so in this case Alternatively, a lottery may be conducted to determine whether or not to change to a special CZ state in which winning of the AT state is determined with a predetermined probability.
As described above, in the game during the delay period of the CZ fake continuous performance, the performance when the AT state is won is executed.

Next, with reference to FIG. 8, a description will be given of the effect image executed on the main display 8 under the control of the sub-control device 20 based on the control signal from the main control device 10.
FIG. 8 shows what is executed on the main display 8 when the CZ state is won and the actual CZ state occurs in the game during the standby period before the execution of the AT fake precursor performance shown in FIG. 6 above. Shows a staged image.

First, FIGS. 8(a) to 8(c) show an image effect when a predetermined rare role (for example, a weak cherry role) is won in the game during the AT fake precursor effect.
As shown in FIG. 8A, when the AT false sign performance is executed, the AT false sign performance image 24 is displayed in the main part of the screen of the main display 8.
At this time, the AT false sign effect image 24 will be executed in any of the effect patterns described above (see FIG. 5).
Note that the images shown in each figure are simplified from the images actually displayed, but in reality, preset images of characters, backgrounds, etc. are displayed as moving images on the main display 8. be done.

In this game, if a predetermined rare combination (for example, a weak cherry combination) is won, after the game ends, a message will be displayed at the slightly upper part of the screen of the main display 8, as shown in FIG. 8(b). An operation image 21 imitating the performance button 2d is displayed, and a winning performance accompanied by a button performance as a specific performance is executed between one game.
For example, during the execution of a predetermined game, the button effect is first displayed on the main display 8, such as an image imitating an operation button that prompts the operation of the effect button 2d, or text information instructing the operation (for example, "PUSH"). After that, when the displayed performance button 2d is operated, an image that notifies the type of rare winning combination on the main display 8, or an image that increases the player's expectations is displayed. It is a performance that makes the image appear.

FIG. 8(c) shows an effect image on the main display 8 when the player operates the effect button 2d by executing the button effect.
As shown in FIG. 8(c), when the player operates the performance button 2d, the operation image 21 is erased, and instead, a first image consisting of text information of "chance" is displayed approximately in the center of the screen of the main display 8. A chance up image 22a is displayed.
By displaying this first chance up image 22a, the player is informed that he has won the rare combination that will trigger the granting of a benefit in the game.
Note that the image when the effect button 2d is operated may be other than the above-mentioned text information, such as an image that allows the player to recognize the winning rare combination (for example, an image of a cherry), or an image that allows the player to recognize the winning rare combination. Items with a color scheme (for example, red) that corresponds to the winning combination may be displayed.

Furthermore, when executing a button effect, a preview effect in which a preview sound or a predetermined preview image is displayed to foretell the execution of the button effect may be executed at the start of the game.
Further, the button effect may be executed at a time other than the end of the game, and the operation image 21 may be displayed at the start of the game, and the button effect may be executed while the game is being executed.
In addition, in the state shown in FIG. 8, the CZ state has already been won, so if the won rare combination is the lottery trigger for the CZ state, it is difficult to decide whether to change the CZ state to a special CZ state or not. A lottery will be held.
In addition, the special CZ state is such that the AT state is confirmed at the time of transition as mentioned above, but although it is not guaranteed, the winning probability of the AT state is higher than the normal CZ state. Alternatively, if the player enters the AT state due to the CZ state, the player is transferred to an AT state that is more advantageous to the player (for example, the duration is longer) than when the player enters the AT state due to the normal CZ state. It may be.

Next, as shown in FIG. 6, a game in which the CZ state is won and the actual CZ state occurs in the game during the waiting period before the execution of the AT fake precursor effect (see timing t9 in FIG. 6). Even when this is executed, the above-described button effect is executed.
When the CZ state is generated during the AT fake precursor performance, as in the case of winning the above-mentioned rare combination, the figure An operation image 21 as shown in 8(b) is displayed and a button effect is executed.

Then, when the player operates the production button 2d, the operation image 21 is erased and, instead, text information of "CZ Occurrence" is displayed approximately in the center of the screen of the main display 8, as shown in FIG. 8(d). A transition notification image 22b is displayed.
By displaying this transition notification image 22b, the player is notified that the CZ state will occur from the next game, and the gaming state will be transitioned to the CZ state by executing the next game.

As described above, in the first embodiment, if the CZ state is won in the game during the standby period before the execution of the AT false precursor performance, and then the CZ state is generated during the AT false precursor performance, the rare role After executing the same button performance as in the case of winning, the state is shifted to the CZ state.
That is, the sub-control device 20 as a performance control means, when giving the second benefit (CZ state) during a losing advance performance (AT false prelude performance), controls the specific performance (button) executed during the losing preliminary performance. It is equipped with a specific performance control means that can execute a performance similar to the performance (performance).

Therefore, it is possible to cause the CZ state to occur while keeping the player's expectations for the occurrence of the AT state to the end.
That is, if the AT false precursor effect is canceled and a continuous effect is executed before the CZ state occurs, at that point, the expectation for the occurrence of the AT state is lost, but in the first embodiment, , it is possible to maintain expectations for the AT state until just before the CZ state occurs.

In addition, since the CZ state is generated after the execution of the same button effect as when winning a rare role, by suddenly generating the CZ state during the AT fake precursor effect, it may make the player feel uncomfortable. It is possible to prevent a certain transition effect from occurring, and the player who has determined that he has won the rare role by executing the button effect is suddenly notified of the occurrence of the CZ state by operating the effect button 2d. This results in an extremely unexpected performance, and it is possible to improve the level of interest.

Note that the button performance during the AT fake precursor performance may be performed during a so-called chance-up performance other than when a rare role is won, for example, during the execution of a game in which the rare role has not been won. Alternatively, a button performance may be executed after the game ends, and an image may be displayed that changes the level of expectation for the AT fake warning performance by the player's operation of the performance button 2d.
When executing the button effect during the chance-up effect, either the text information of "chance" or "super hot" is displayed by operating the production button 2d, and the text information of "super hot" is displayed rather than the text information of "chance". The button performances during the AT precursor performance and the AT false precursor performance are distributed so that the probability of winning the AT state is higher when character information is displayed.
Alternatively, the degree of expectation for the AT state may be changed by making it possible to perform the chance-up effect multiple times and sequentially changing the background color each time the effect button 2d is operated.

Even in this case, if the button effect is executed in the game immediately before the transition to the CZ state, when the player judges that the chance-up effect will be executed and operates the effect button 2d, the CZ state changes. The transition notification will be performed, making it possible to provide surprise.
In addition, similar to when winning a rare role, when executing a button effect in a game immediately before transitioning to the CZ state, at the start of the game, a warning sound announcing the execution of the button effect or a predetermined A preview effect in which a preview image is displayed may be executed.
Further, the button effect may be executed at a time other than the end of the game, and the operation image 21 may be displayed at the start of the game, and the button effect may be executed during the execution of the game.
Further, the button effect may be executed also when a predetermined rare combination is won in the game immediately before transition to the CZ state. In this case, by executing the button performance, notification is not given for the winning of the rare combination, but for the transition to the CZ state.
As described above, the effect on the main display 8 is executed when the CZ state occurs during the AT false sign effect.

Next, with reference to FIG. 9, a description will be given of changing the performance pattern of the precursor stage in the AT fake precursor performance under the control of the sub-control device 20.
As mentioned above (see FIG. 5), the preparation performance executed in the first half of the AT fake precursor performance is preliminarily performed in either pattern A or pattern B when the lottery trigger role in the AT state is won. However, in the first embodiment, if the CZ state is won during the standby period of the AT fake precursor performance, the performance pattern of the predetermined preparatory performance is changed.

FIG. 9 is an example of a table showing the change rate of the performance pattern of the preparation performance when the CZ state is won during the waiting period of the AT fake precursor performance, and is determined in advance when the lottery trigger role of the AT state is won. It shows the change rate at which the performance pattern of the current preparation performance is changed to another performance pattern.
First, if the predetermined performance pattern is pattern A, the probability of changing to pattern A (probability of no change) is 100%, and the probability of changing to pattern B is 0%. It is set.
Next, if the predetermined performance pattern is pattern B, the probability that it will be changed to pattern A is 90%, and the probability that it will be changed to pattern B (probability that there will be no change) is 10%. %, respectively.

Since the production pattern change control is performed at the change rate as described above, if pattern A with low expectations has already been determined, the decision result will be maintained as is, and pattern B with high expectations will be determined. In this case, the pattern will be changed to pattern A with a high probability.
In other words, the sub-control device 20 as a continuation control means for the advance presentation of a loss changes the performance mode (performance pattern) of the preliminary performance of the loss (AT false premonitory performance) with the performance mode (pattern B) of the predetermined loss advance performance (pattern B). is configured to be changeable to a different presentation mode (pattern A).
Therefore, if the CZ state is won during the waiting period of the AT fake precursor performance, the probability that pattern A, which has a relatively low expectation level, will be executed increases.
By changing the performance pattern in this manner, in the first embodiment, the AT fake precursor performance, which has been determined in advance to end midway, is executed with a performance pattern that has high expectations for the occurrence of the AT state. Since the probability is lowered, it is possible to prevent the player from becoming disappointed due to the cancellation of the performance.

In other words, the player expects the AT state, which has higher value (expectation level), to occur than the CZ state, but although the CZ state will eventually occur, If the AT false premonitory performance in the pattern ends midway, the high expectations that the user had for the occurrence of a more valuable AT state will disappear at that point, and the user will become disappointed. This makes it possible to prevent such situations as much as possible.
In addition, if you win the CZ state during the waiting period for the AT fake precursor performance, regardless of the type of predetermined performance pattern, the AT fake precursor performance will be executed in all patterns A. You may also do so.
As described above, the performance pattern of the preparation performance in the AT fake precursor performance is changed.

Next, FIG. 10 shows a flowchart of the pre-processing of the premonitory performance performed by the sub-control device 20 in the first embodiment, and with reference to this, the process when winning the CZ state during the AT fake premonition performance. I will explain about it.
Note that the premonitory effect preprocessing may be performed by the main control device 10.

First, in step S1, it is determined whether or not an AT false precursor effect is scheduled to occur.
This is to determine whether or not the AT state lottery trigger role is won and the AT state is not won, but the occurrence of the AT false sign performance has been determined in advance.In other words, the state at this point is AT false It is determined whether or not the waiting period for the precursor performance is in progress. If the AT false precursor performance is scheduled to occur, the process moves to step S2; if the AT false precursor performance is not scheduled to occur, the precursor performance preprocessing is performed. finish.

Next, in step S2, it is determined whether or not the CZ state has been pre-selected.
This is a determination of whether or not the CZ state has been won (pre-winning) based on the winning of the CZ state's lottery trigger role in the game executed during the waiting period of the AT fake precursor performance. If so, the process moves to step S3, and if the CZ state is not pre-selected, the foreshadowing performance preprocessing is ended.
This pre-winning of the CZ state determines the delay period until the CZ state occurs, and also determines the scheduled occurrence time (game) at which the CZ state will actually occur.

Next, in step S3, it is determined whether the scheduled time of occurrence of the CZ state is during the scheduled execution period of the AT fake precursor effect.
This is a determination of whether or not the expected timing (game) of the occurrence of the CZ state with a predetermined delay period in between is during the execution period of the AT fake precursor performance that is scheduled to occur afterwards. If the scheduled occurrence time is within the scheduled execution period of the AT fake precursor performance, the process moves to step S4, and if it is not during the scheduled execution period, the process moves to step S5.

Next, in step S4, a distribution lottery process for continuation of the AT fake precursor performance is performed.
In step S4, if the CZ state is won during the standby period of the AT false precursor performance and the scheduled time of occurrence of the CZ state is during the scheduled execution period of the AT false precursor performance, control is executed to execute the AT false precursor performance. A lottery will be held to decide whether to continue or not.

Next, in step S6, in the distribution lottery process for continuation of the AT false sign performance, it is determined whether or not the lottery has been won.
The probability of winning in the distributed lottery is set at a predetermined probability (60%), and if you win the distributed lottery, the process moves to step S7, and if you do not win the distributed lottery, proceed to step S7. The process moves to S5.

Next, in step S7, a process for changing the pattern of the AT false sign performance is performed.
In step S7, as described above (see FIG. 9), a process of changing the predetermined performance pattern of the AT fake precursor performance to another performance pattern is performed.
Thereafter, the premonitory effect preprocessing is ended.

On the other hand, in step S5, a process of stopping the continuation of the AT false sign performance is performed.
In other words, even if the scheduled time of occurrence of the CZ state is not during the scheduled execution period of the AT false precursor performance, or even if the scheduled occurrence time of the CZ state is during the scheduled execution period of the AT false precursor performance, the AT false precursor performance cannot be continued. If the player does not win in the distribution lottery process, a process is performed to cancel the control for executing the AT fake precursor effect.
Thereafter, the premonitory effect preprocessing is ended.

As described above, in the sub-control device 20, when the CZ state is won during the standby period of the AT false precursor performance, the distribution lottery process to decide whether to continue the AT false precursor performance and the AT false precursor performance are performed. Since the process of continuing the control to be executed is performed, it is possible to reliably execute the corresponding effect.
As described above, the slot machine 1 in the first embodiment is configured.

<Second embodiment>
Next, a second embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 11 to 13.
The second embodiment differs from the first embodiment only in the arrangement position of the sub-display 17 as the second presentation means and the mechanism around it, and other configurations (the main display 8 , reels 4, etc.), the configuration of the sub-display 17 itself, and game progress control, etc., are the same.

As shown in FIG. 11, in the slot machine 1 according to the second embodiment, the sub-display 17 is located on the side of the reels 4 (on the right side in the figure) and adjacent to the reels 4, and the production button 2d It is located at the rear of the
Further, on the side of the reel 4 on the front panel 19 (on the right side in the drawing), a display installation part 30 is formed in the form of a concave chamber that opens forward. The sub-display 17 is arranged so as to face the recessed chamber opening 30d (see FIG. 12).
Therefore, the player in front of the slot machine 1 is supposed to view the screen of the sub-display 17 disposed within the display installation section 30 through the recess opening 30d of the display installation section 30.

FIG. 12 is a cross-sectional view of the sub-display device 17 and the display device installation section 30, cut horizontally at approximately the center in the vertical direction and viewed from above.
As shown in FIG. 12, the display installation part 30 is formed with a right side wall part 30a and a left side wall part 30b extending rearward from the front panel 19, and the rear end of the right side wall part 30a and the left side wall part 30b. The display unit 30 is connected to the front panel 19 by a rear wall 30c that is substantially parallel to the front panel 19, and the display installation part 30 has a concave chamber space 30e in which a concave opening 30d is formed on the front side. .

Further, the vertical and horizontal dimensions of the recessed chamber space 30e are set to accommodate the sub-display 17. 17 is arranged with the screen facing forward.
In addition, the dimensions of the right side wall portion 30a and the left side wall portion 30b in the front-rear direction are such that a player playing at a gaming machine next to the slot machine 1 cannot see the display on the screen of the sub-display 17. The setting is such that a blind spot is formed.
That is, since the sub-display 17 is disposed at the rearmost part of the concave space 30e in the display installation section 30, the display direction on the screen of the sub-display 17 is directed forward by the concave space 30e. The information displayed on the screen can only be viewed by the player playing the slot machine 1, and cannot be seen by the player playing the adjacent gaming machine. It has a structure.

Further, a production button 2d is disposed on the front side of the display device installation section 30 and in a position close to the concave chamber opening 30d.
Therefore, the sub-display device 17 as the second presentation means is disposed closer to the presentation button 2d as the operation means than the main display device 8 as the first presentation means, and the player cannot press the presentation button 2d. While confirming the operation of 2d, the information displayed on the screen of the sub-display 17 can be viewed at the same time.

Next, FIG. 13 explains image production on the main display 8 and the sub-display 17, which is executed under the control of the sub-control device 20 based on control information from the main control device 10 in the second embodiment. .
FIG. 13 shows an example of an image effect on the main display 8 and the sub-display 17 during a continuous effect executed in the latter half of the AT precursor effect (AT fake precursor effect) in the first embodiment described above. .
Note that in the continuous performance in the second embodiment, the above-described button performance is executed during a predetermined game (for example, the second game) during the continuous performance.

First, as shown in FIG. 13(a), when a continuous performance is started, a continuous performance image 23 consisting of, for example, a battle performance between characters is displayed on the main part of the main display 8 screen.
Furthermore, although nothing is displayed on the sub-display 17 at this time, an effect image, an image notifying that the continuous performance is in progress, etc. are displayed as images corresponding to the continuous performance image 23. Good too.

Next, FIG. 13(b) shows an image effect when a game (for example, the second game) in which a button effect is executed during a continuous effect is started, and when the game is started, Along with the already displayed continuous effect image 23, the operation image 21 is displayed in the approximate center of the screen in the same manner as in the AT false premonitory effect, and the chance-up effect accompanied by the above-mentioned button effect is started.
At this time, nothing is displayed on the sub-display 17 yet, but an image notifying the start of the button effect or an image urging the user to operate the effect button 2d may be displayed.
Furthermore, by starting the button performance, the sub-control device 20 makes the operation of the performance button 2d valid, and causes the internal light emitting means to emit light to notify that the operation of the performance button 2d is valid.

Next, FIG. 13(c) shows an image effect when the player operates the effect button 2d disposed in front of the display installation section 30 by executing the button effect.
As shown in the figure, when the production button 2d is operated, the displayed operation image 21 is erased, and a first chance-up image 22a consisting of text information of "chance" is displayed together with the continuous production image 23 instead. be done.
On the other hand, when the player operates the performance button 2d, the sub-display 17 displays a second chance-up image 22c consisting of text information of "Super Hot".

In this way, in the slot machine 1 according to the second embodiment, the performance executed when the performance button 2d is operated can be executed so that the main display 8 and the sub-display 17 notify different information. It is.
That is, in connection with the execution of the operation effect (button effect) that prompts the operation of the effect button 2d as the operation means, the first chance-up image 22a is displayed on the main display 8 as the first effect means. Thus, the first effect is executed, and the second chance up image 22c is displayed on the sub-display device 17 as a second effect means, so that the second effect is executed.

The text information displayed on the main display 8 and the sub-display 17 during the chance-up production (button production) is based on the selection control executed by the sub-control device 20, and the text information is "chance" or "super hot". Either one can be selected, but in FIG. 13(c), the main display 8 selects and displays the character information "chance", and the sub-display 17 selects the character information "super hot". This is an example of a case where it is displayed.

The selection control of the text information displayed on the main display 8 during this chance-up effect (button effect) is performed at a predetermined probability depending on whether or not there is a winning in the AT state.For example, if the AT state is won, , the text information "chance" is selected with a probability of 40%, and the text information "super hot" is selected with a probability of 60%. On the other hand, if the AT state has not been won, the text information "chance" will be selected with a 60% probability, and the text information "super hot" will be selected with a 40% probability. There is.
Therefore, if the character information "Super Hot" is displayed on the main display 8 during the chance-up effect (button effect), the probability that the AT state will occur is higher than when the character information "Chance" is displayed. becomes higher.

On the other hand, the text information displayed on the sub-display 17 during the chance-up production (button production) is based on the selection control executed by the sub-control device 20, and the text information is either "chance" or "super hot". It is now selected.
However, the selection probability of any character information being displayed on the sub-display 17 is different from the selection probability on the main display 8. For example, if the AT state is won, the probability of selection is 10%. ``Chance'' text information is selected, and with a 90% probability, ``Super Hot'' text information is selected. On the other hand, if the AT state has not been won, the text information "chance" will be selected with a 90% probability, and the text information "super hot" will be selected with a 10% probability. There is.

That is, if the AT state is won, the text information "Super Hot" will be displayed on the sub display 17 with a higher probability than the text information "Super Hot" will be displayed on the main display 8. , and if the AT state is not won, the text information of "Chance" will be displayed on the sub-display 17 with a higher probability than the probability that the text information of "Chance" will be displayed on the main display 8. It has become.

Therefore, as illustrated in FIG. 13(c), when the text information of "Super Hot" is displayed on the sub-display 17 during the chance-up production (button production), the sub-display 17 displays the text "Chance". The probability of an AT state occurring is higher than when text information is displayed, as is the case when text information is displayed on the main display 8, but when "Super Hot" is displayed on the sub display 17. When the text information is displayed, the probability (reliability) of winning the AT state is higher than when the text information "Super Hot" is displayed on the main display 8, and the sub-display When the text information of "chance" is displayed on the main display 8, there is a higher possibility (reliability) that the AT state has not been won than when the text information of "chance" is displayed on the main display 8. It will become.

After predetermined character information is displayed on the main display 8 and sub-display 17 by operating the production button 2d, as shown in FIG. 13(c), when the next game starts, the information on each display will be The text information will be erased and the images corresponding to the continuous effects will be displayed again in the next game.
Note that even if the button effect is executed, if the effect button 2d is not operated, the predetermined character information on the main display 8 and the sub display 17 may not be displayed, and the predetermined text information may be displayed at the start of the next game. It is also possible to display the character information of .

As described above, in the slot machine 1 according to the second embodiment, the first performance is executed on the main display 8 as the first performance means, and the second performance is executed on the sub display 17 as the second performance means. is executed.
Further, as described above, in the second embodiment, only the player playing the slot machine 1 can visually view the information displayed on the screen of the sub-display 17 by the display installation unit 30. On the other hand, the main display 8 is arranged with its screen facing the front side of the slot machine 1. has been done.
In other words, the sub-display 17 serving as the second performance means displays the second performance in a way that is more difficult for players other than the player playing on the gaming machine to recognize than the first performance executed on the main display 8. It is configured to be executable.
Therefore, the player can enjoy the chance-up effect performed on the sub-display 17 as the second effect by himself without being seen by other players.

Further, the sub-display 17 as the second presentation means is connected to the execution of the operation presentation (button presentation) prompting the operation of the operation means (the presentation button 2d) by the main display 8 as the first presentation means. The second performance is configured to be able to be executed.
Therefore, the second effect will not be executed at a time that the player did not intend, and it becomes possible to effectively and reliably provide the second effect to the player, improving the interest of the game and improving the player's performance. This makes it possible to increase expectations.
Furthermore, since the sub-display device 17 as the second performance means is disposed near the operation means (performance button 2d) that triggers the execution of the second performance, the player's hand that operates the operation means The second performance will be executed nearby, making it possible to provide the second performance to the player more effectively and reliably.

In addition, the second effect executed on the sub-display 17 displays information that is more reliable for granting benefits (AT status) than the chance-up effect executed on the main display 8 as the first effect. It is possible.
Therefore, it is possible to confidently confirm important information related to the awarding of benefits without other players seeing it. ) is displayed, it is possible for the player to watch the performance with more anticipation than other players, and conversely, information with relatively low expectations (such as ``chance'') is displayed. In this case, even if other players are paying attention, it is possible to watch the performance calmly without having excessive expectations.

In the second embodiment, the sub-control device 20 always controls the chance-up effect to be executed on the sub-display 17 as the second effect when executing the chance-up effect executed on the main display 8 as the first effect. Although the close-up effect is executed, the second effect may be executed based on the establishment of a predetermined condition when the first effect is executed.
That is, the sub-display device 17 as the second presentation means can execute the second presentation based on the establishment of a predetermined condition when the main display device 8 as the first presentation device executes the first presentation. It is.
Therefore, it becomes possible to diversify the game contents and improve the interest of the game.

As the above-mentioned predetermined condition, when the chance-up effect is executed on the main display 8, a lottery is conducted to determine whether or not to execute the chance-up effect on the sub-display 17 with a predetermined probability (for example, 50%). In this case, winning the lottery may be determined to be the fulfillment of the predetermined condition.
Further, when the chance-up effect is executed on the main display 8, the above-mentioned predetermined condition may be established when the AT state is won, and the sub-display 17 may also execute the chance-up effect.

Further, the first performance and the second performance may be other than the performance executed during the chance-up performance, for example, after the end of the final game in which the AT state or the CZ state ends, based on the operation of the performance button 2d. In the main display 8 and the sub-display 17, a plurality of suggestion images may be displayed as setting suggestion information capable of suggesting the probability setting value in the probability setting device 14.
That is, the probability setting device 14 is provided as a setting means that can set the probability that the decision result of whether or not to give a benefit will be a specific decision result according to an external operation, and the sub display 17 as a second presentation means is provided. As the second effect, it may be possible to perform a suggestion effect that suggests a set value by the setting means.

If the suggestion effect is made visible to players other than the player playing the slot machine 1, important information will be disclosed to players other than the players who are not actually playing the game. However, by configuring the system as described above, only the players themselves can see the suggested effects without other players knowing. This makes it possible to perform suggestive effects without making the player feel dissatisfied.
Further, when the first effect and the second effect are suggestion effects, the suggestion image displayed on the sub display 17 has a higher reliability than the suggestion image displayed on the main display 8. An image with a high probability, that is, an image whose probability setting value can be easily inferred may be displayed.
In this way, it becomes possible to provide more important information only to players playing games on the slot machine 1.
As described above, the slot machine 1 in the second embodiment is configured.

[Modification 1 of the second embodiment]
Next, a first modification of the second embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 14 to 16.
In the first modification of the second embodiment, the configuration and arrangement position of the sub-display 17 as the second presentation means and the configuration of the presentation button 2d as the operation means are different from the second embodiment described above. However, other configurations (main display 8, reels 4, etc.), game progress control, etc. are the same.

As shown in FIG. 14, in the slot machine 1 according to the first modification of the second embodiment, a first sub-display 40a is used as a second presentation means in place of the sub-display 17 in the second embodiment described above. A second sub-display 40b is provided.
That is, in the first modification of the second embodiment, the second effect can be performed using two displays, the first sub-display 40a and the second sub-display 40b.
Although two displays are provided as the second presentation means, three or more displays may be provided.

Further, in the first modification of the second embodiment, the shape of the operation part of the production button 2d disposed on the upper surface of the stepped portion protruding downward from the front panel 19 is as shown in FIG. 14(a). It is formed into a rectangular shape.
The first sub-display 40a is arranged facing the surface of the operation part of the production button 2d, and the second sub-display 40b is adjacent to the side (left side) of the production button 2d. It is arranged on the upper surface of the stepped portion.
Therefore, the first sub-display 40a and the second sub-display 40b are arranged with their screens facing upward, and as in the second embodiment described above, the game being played on the slot machine 1 The structure is such that it is difficult for other players to recognize the information on the screen.

Note that FIG. 14(a) shows a non-operating state in which the production button 2d is not operated, and in the normal position (non-operation state), the operating part of the production button 2d is pushed upward by an elastic member (not shown). It is designed to maintain a state in which it protrudes to the side.
Therefore, when the production button 2d is not operated, the screen of the first sub-display 40a is in contrast to the second sub-display 40b, which is disposed flush with the top surface of the step. The first sub-display 40a is disposed at a position shifted upward by a predetermined distance corresponding to the upward protrusion.

Next, FIG. 14(b) shows an operation state in which the production button 2d is operated, and when the operation part of the production button 2d is pressed to the lower operation position against the elastic force, the above-mentioned operation is performed. The predetermined distance for the upward protrusion of the part disappears, and both the screens of the first sub-display 40a and the second sub-display 40b are converted into a flush state.
Further, the dimensions of the screens of the first sub-display 40a and the second sub-display 40b are set to be the same, and when the production button 2d is converted to the operating state, the first sub-display 40a and the second sub-display The vertical position of the screen of the display device 40b is approximately the same, and the first sub-display device 40a and the second sub-display device 40b form one screen.
In addition, in the operation state of the production button 2d, the peripheral members of the display may be configured so that the first sub-display 40a and the second sub-display 40b are closer to each other, or the first sub-display 40a and the second sub-display 40b may be It is preferable to provide two sub-display devices 40b themselves.

Next, FIG. 15 shows the first sub-display 40a and the second sub-display that are executed under the control of the sub-control device 20 based on the control information from the main control device 10 in the first modification of the second embodiment. Image production in 40b will be explained.
FIG. 15 is a diagram of the first sub-display 40a (performance button 2d) and the second sub-display 40b viewed from above, and shows the latter half of the AT precursor performance (AT fake precursor performance) in the second embodiment described above. It shows the image effects on the first sub-display 40a and the second sub-display 40b when a button effect (chance up effect) is executed during the continuous effects executed in .
In addition, in FIG. 15, after the end of a predetermined game (for example, the second game) during the continuous performance, the operation image 21 is displayed on the main display 8 and the first sub-display when the button performance is executed. 40a and the effect images on the second sub-display 40b are shown. Therefore, the image presentation on the main display 8 until the button presentation is executed is the same as the example shown in FIG. 13, and will therefore be omitted here.

First, when a game in which a button effect is executed during a continuous effect (for example, a second game) is started, the continuous effect image 23 (see FIG. 13) and the operation image 21 (see FIG. 13) are displayed on the main display 8. ) is displayed, and a chance-up effect accompanied by a button effect is started.
At this time, as shown in FIG. 15(a), a first chance-up configuration image 41a consisting of character information of "Geki" is displayed at approximately the center of the screen of the second sub-display 40b.
On the other hand, an initial image 42 that can notify the start of the button effect is displayed on the main part of the screen of the first sub-display 40a.
The initial image 42 is an image that, for example, displays an image imitating fog over a wide area of the screen, giving the player a premonition that some image will appear later.

Further, since FIG. 15(a) shows a state in which the production button 2d is not operated, that is, when the first sub-display 40a maintains the normal position, the first sub-display is displayed from the player's perspective. When viewing the device 40a and the second sub-display 40b from above, as shown in the figure, the first sub-display 40a (screen) installed above the production button 2d is more visible than the second sub-display 40b. However, since the operation part of the production button 2d protrudes upward by a predetermined distance, a perspective difference appears, and the display appears slightly larger.

Next, FIGS. 15(b) and 15(c) show image effects on the first sub-display 40a and the second sub-display 40b when the effect button 2d is operated.
When the production button 2d is operated, the first chance up configuration image 41a on the second sub-display 40b is maintained as it is, the initial image 42 on the first sub-display 40a is erased, and a predetermined character is displayed instead. Information will be displayed.
Note that the first chance-up configuration image 41a is displayed on the second sub-display 40b when the button effect starts, but when the performance button 2d is operated, the first chance-up configuration image 41a is displayed on the second sub-display 40b. may be displayed.

In the first modification of the second embodiment, the sub-control device 20 displays predetermined characters as a second effect on the first sub-display 40a and the second sub-display 40b when the effect button 2d is operated. A chance-up effect that displays information is executed, but at this time, the text information displayed is the text information displayed on both the first sub-display 40a and the second sub-display 40b. It is assumed that one piece of composite character information is formed by compositing.

Furthermore, when executing the chance-up effect, the sub-control device 20 changes the text information that appears and displays on the main display 8 to "chance" and "super hot" with the same probability as in the second embodiment described above. Selection control is performed depending on whether or not the AT state has won the character information.
On the other hand, the sub-control device 20 is also capable of displaying a plurality of types of composite character information to be displayed on the first sub-display 40a and the second sub-display 40b when executing the chance-up effect. The character information of either "Geki Sam" or "Geki Atsu" is displayed with a selection probability of .
In addition, the selection probability of displaying either composite character information on the first sub-display 40a and the second sub-display 40b is, for example, if the AT state is won, there is a 10% probability that "Super The composite character information of "Sam" is selected, and the composite character information of "Super Hot" is selected with a probability of 90%. On the other hand, if the AT state is not selected, there is a 90% probability that the composite character information of "Geki Sam" will be selected, and a 10% probability that the composite character information of "Geki Atsu" will be selected. It has become.

Therefore, as shown in FIG. 15(b), by displaying the second chance-up composition image 41b consisting of the character information "hot" on the first sub-display 40a, the composite character information "super hot" is displayed. When the AT state is formed, the probability (reliability) of winning the AT state is higher than when "Super Hot" is displayed on the main display 8, as shown in FIG. 15(c). , if the composite character information of "Geki Sam" is formed by displaying the third chance up composition image 41c consisting of the character information of "SAM" on the first sub-display 40a, the AT state is won. The probability (reliability) that this is not the case is higher than when "chance" is displayed on the main display 8.

In addition, in the sub-control device 20, since the character information displayed on the first sub-display 40a and the second sub-display 40b is to be displayed in the same size, FIGS. As shown, when the operation part of the production button 2d is pressed and moved from the normal position to the operation position, the vertical difference between the screens of the first sub-display 40a and the second sub-display 40b disappears. , the perspective difference as seen from the player disappears, and at that point both character information of the same size are lined up on the left and right, completing composite character information.
In other words, by physically displacing the operation part of the production button 2d by the player, the recognizability (identifiability) of the character information is increased, completing a chance-up production that gives the player a sensory change. It is.
In addition, similar to the second embodiment described above, the first sub-display 40a and the second sub-display 40b are configured to make it difficult for other players to recognize the displayed information, so that the recognition performance ( The character information with improved identifiability will be displayed only to the player playing the slot machine 1.

Next, FIG. 15(d) shows a performance image when the player returns the performance button 2d to the non-operated state during execution of the chance-up performance.
As shown in FIG. 15(d), when the pressing operation of the operation part of the production button 2d is released and the operation part returns from the operation position to the normal position, the first sub-display 40a and the second sub-display 40b The screen returns to the position where the vertical difference is such that there is a distance difference from the player, and the text information (second chance up configuration image 41b, third chance up configuration image 41c) on the first sub-display 40a is displayed. is erased and the initial image 42 is restored and displayed again.
Therefore, when the player physically moves the operation part of the performance button 2d back, the chance-up performance that gives a sensory change to the player is converted into an incomplete state.

In this state, if the production button 2d is operated again, the second chance up configuration image 41b or the third chance up configuration image 41c will be displayed again on the first sub-display 40a, and the second chance up configuration image 41c will be displayed again. The second effect will be executed and one of the images will be displayed.
In addition, for example, the second performance may be repeatedly disabled depending on the conversion between the operation state and the non-operation state of the performance button 2d until a predetermined end condition such as the start of the next game is satisfied. The execution may be repeated.
Therefore, even after returning the performance button 2d to the non-operating state, it is possible to execute the second performance according to the player's will, and there is no problem even if the player forgets to watch the second performance. For example, in the case of a highly anticipated second performance, it becomes possible to perform the second performance many times, thereby increasing the player's sense of satisfaction.

As described above, in the first modification of the second embodiment, the first sub-display 40a and the second sub-display 40b as the second presentation means are operated by the player when the operation section of the operation means (performance button 2d) is pressed. It is configured to be able to perform the second performance (chance-up performance) so that the player's recognition of the second performance (chance-up performance) increases in response to the displacement from the normal position to the operating position.
Therefore, the performance effect of the second performance is generated in accordance with the change in the state of the operating means when the player actually operates it, and it is possible to perform a performance that can provide an unprecedented and accurate notification. becomes possible.
In addition, since it is possible to increase the recognition of the second effect according to the player's own will while playing the slot machine 1, the second effect can be recognized only by the player without the knowledge of other players. This makes it possible to perform performances that people can enjoy.

In addition, the first sub-display 40a and the second sub-display 40b, which serve as second performance means, are used when the player operates the operation means (performance button 2d) during execution of the second performance (chance up performance). The second performance is configured to be able to be executed in such a manner that the player's recognition of the second performance is reduced in response to the movement of the second performance from the operating position to the normal position.
Therefore, it becomes possible to increase or decrease the recognizability of the second performance according to the player's own intention while playing the slot machine 1, and it becomes possible to increase or decrease the recognition of the second performance, thereby making it easier to operate the operating means and the second performance. Since it becomes possible to convey the recognizability relationship to the player, it becomes possible to execute an unprecedented and highly interesting performance.
Furthermore, if a situation arises in which you do not want other players to know the contents of the second performance, you can simply return the operating means even while the second performance is being executed, so that only the player concerned can This makes it possible to perform performances that can be enjoyed.
As described above, the slot machine 1 in the first modification of the second embodiment is configured.

[Modification 2 of the second embodiment]
Next, a second modification of the second embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. 16.
In the second modification of the second embodiment, the only difference from the first modification is the second performance executed on the first sub-display 40a and the second sub-display 40b as second performance means. The other configurations are the same as Modification 1 of the second embodiment.

First, when a game in which a button effect is executed during a continuous effect (for example, a second game) is started, the continuous effect image 23 (see FIG. 13) and the operation image 21 (see FIG. 13) are displayed on the main display 8. ) is displayed, and a chance-up effect accompanied by a button effect is started.
At this time, as shown in FIG. 16(a), the area at the right end of the screen of the second sub-display 40b consists of an arc-shaped image with the left half of two circles of different sizes (radii) remaining. A first arc image 44 is displayed.
On the other hand, a second arc image 45 consisting of an arc-shaped image with the right half of two circles of different sizes (radii) remaining is also displayed in the left end area of the screen of the first sub-display 40a.

Furthermore, since FIG. 16(a) shows a state in which the production button 2d is not operated, that is, when the first sub-display 40a maintains the normal position, the first sub-display is displayed from the player's perspective. When the device 40a and the second sub-display 40b are viewed from above, as shown in the figure, the first sub-display 40a displayed on the first sub-display 40a, which is installed above the production button 2d rather than the second sub-display 40b, The two-arc image 45 has a perspective difference corresponding to the fact that the operation part of the production button 2d protrudes upward by a predetermined distance, and is visually recognized as being slightly larger.

Next, FIGS. 16(b) and 16(c) show image effects on the first sub-display 40a and the second sub-display 40b when the effect button 2d is operated.
When the production button 2d is operated, the sub-control device 20 changes the text information of "chance" and "super hot" to the presence or absence of winning in the AT state with a predetermined probability, similar to the second embodiment described above. Accordingly, a selection is displayed on the main display 8.

On the other hand, the sub-control device 20 selects an arc image having the same radius as the arc image in the first arc image 44 and a first arc image as the second arc image 45 to be displayed on the first sub display 40a during the chance-up performance. It is possible to display arc images having different radii from the arc image in the image 44, and any one of the arc images is displayed with a predetermined selection probability.
Further, the selection probability that any arc image will be displayed on the first sub-display 40a is, for example, if the AT state is won, there is a 10% probability that the arc image will be displayed on the first arc image 44. Arc images having different radii are selected, and with a probability of 90%, an arc image having the same radius as the first arc image 44 is selected. On the other hand, if the AT state is not selected, an arc image having a radius different from that of the first arc image 44 is selected with a 90% probability, and a 10% probability that the first arc image 44 An arc image having the same radius as the arc image in is selected.

Therefore, as shown in FIG. 16(b), the second arc image 45 consisting of an arc image having the same radius as the arc image in the first arc image 44 is displayed on the first sub-display 40a. When the arc image (left half) in the first arc image 44 and the arc image (right half) in the second arc image 45 match and a double circular image with different sizes is completed, the AT state is reached. The probability (reliability) of winning is higher than when "Super Hot" is displayed on the main display 8.
On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 16(c), a second arc image 45 consisting of an arc image having a radius different from that of the first arc image 44 is displayed on the first sub-display 40a. When the arc image (left half) in the first arc image 44 and the arc image (right half) in the second arc image 45 do not match, and a double circular image with different sizes becomes incomplete. In this case, the probability (reliability) of not winning the AT state is higher than when "chance" is displayed on the main display 8.

That is, when the operation part of the production button 2d is not operated, a perspective difference occurs when viewed from the player due to the vertical difference between the screens of the first sub-display 40a and the second sub-display 40b, and the first No matter which arc image is displayed on the sub-display 40a, the circular image will be visually recognized as unfinished, but as shown in FIGS. 16(b) and 16(c), When the operation part of the button 2d is pressed and moved from the normal position to the operation position, the vertical difference between the screens of the first sub-display 40a and the second sub-display 40b disappears, which is visible to the player. 16(b), or the circular image shown in FIG. 16(c) is an unfinished image. will be visually recognized.
In other words, by actually physically displacing the operation part of the production button 2d by the player, the ability to recognize whether the circular image is completed or unfinished increases (distinguishability), giving the player a sensory experience. A chance-up effect that brings about a great change will be executed.
In addition, similar to the second embodiment described above, the first sub-display 40a and the second sub-display 40b are configured to make it difficult for other players to recognize the displayed information, so that the recognition performance ( The circular image with improved identifiability will be displayed only to the player playing the slot machine 1.

Next, FIGS. 16(d) and (e) show the display on the first sub-display 40a and the second sub-display 40b after a predetermined period of time has elapsed from the time when the production button 2d was operated.
As shown in FIG. 16(d), when the arc image (left half) in the first arc image 44 and the arc image (right half) in the second arc image 45 match, the second sub-display 40b The first arc image 44 that had been displayed on the screen is erased, and the character information “Geki” is displayed, and the second arc image 45 that was displayed on the first sub-display 40a is erased, and the text “Here” is displayed. ” will be displayed, and the first sub-display 40a and second sub-display 40b will display the textual information “Very Hot” in combination.
On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 16(e), when the arc image (left half) in the first arc image 44 and the arc image (right half) in the second arc image 45 do not match, the second The first arc image 44 displayed on the sub-display 40b is erased, the character information of "cha" is displayed, and the second arc image 45 displayed on the first sub-display 40a is erased. At the same time, the character information of "chance" is displayed, and the character information of "chance" is displayed in combination on the first sub-display 40a and the second sub-display 40b.

As described above, in the second modification of the second embodiment, the first sub-display 40a and the second sub-display 40b as the second performance means are operated by the player when the operation section of the operation means (performance button 2d) is pressed. The structure is configured to be able to perform the second performance (chance-up performance) so that the player's recognition of the second performance (chance-up performance) increases in response to the displacement from the normal position to the operation position, and the above-described modification It becomes possible to obtain the same effect as in Example 1.
In addition, in the second modification, the recognition of the second performance is made by making more use of the vertical step between the first sub-display 40a and the second sub-display 40b that occurs when the operation part of the performance button 2d is operated. Since the gender is changed, it is possible to perform an innovative and highly interesting production that has never been seen before.

In the second modification of the second embodiment, the player's ability to recognize the second effect is changed depending on whether a circular image is completed by the first arc image 44 and the second arc image 45. However, the second effect may be executed by displaying another image.
For example, the left and right parts of a predetermined character can be displayed on each of the first sub-display 40a and the second sub-display 40b, and a part of the character on the first sub-display 40a can be displayed in different sizes. When the image is made displayable and the production button 2d is operated, the partial images displayed on the first sub-display 40a and the second sub-display 40b match, and the character image is completed, and the partial images match. Alternatively, the second effect may be executed so as to create a case where the character image is not completed.
Furthermore, in addition to matching the sizes of the images, the second effect may be performed based on matching and mismatching of the color schemes of the images displayed on each of the first sub-display 40a and the second sub-display 40b. good.

Furthermore, both or one of the first effect means and the second effect means in the second embodiment may be configured with a display other than a display device for displaying an image as long as it executes an effect. For example, a slot The machine 1 or the production button 2d is provided with a vibration means that transmits vibrations to the player by vibrating the machine 1 or the performance button 2d based on the action of an electric drive source, and a fan or the like is provided to send wind to the player based on the action of the electric drive source. It may be configured with a blower means or the like, or a display may be combined with these means to perform the effect.
As described above, the slot machine 1 according to the second modification of the second embodiment is configured.

As explained above, in the present invention, it is determined whether or not to provide a benefit (for example, AT state) in response to the execution of the game, and In a gaming machine (slot machine 1) configured to perform a performance, there are a first performance means (main display 8) that executes a first performance as the performance, and an operation means (performance button 2d) that can be operated by a player. ), and a second presentation means (sub-display device 17, first sub-display device 40a, second sub-display device display device 40b), the second performance means is capable of executing the second performance in relation to the operation of the operation means, and is capable of executing the second performance in relation to the operation of the operation means, and is capable of performing a game on the gaming machine more than the first performance. The second performance can be executed with difficulty for players other than the player playing the game.

Here, the privilege may be anything that is advantageous to the player, such as an AT state, a CZ state, or a pseudo-bonus state.

In addition, the first and second presentation means may be display means for displaying a plurality of information such as a liquid crystal display, an LED display, an EL display, etc., or display means as long as they improve expectations for the granting of benefits. It may be other than means.
In addition, the first and second performances are performances executed in connection with the granting of benefits, including a chance-up performance, a button performance, an AT state precursor performance (false precursor performance), and a CZ state precursor performance (false precursor performance). Examples include a continuous effect, a continuous effect, and an occurrence effect.
In addition, difficulty in recognition may refer to a state in which other players have lower visual recognition of the production compared to the player playing on the gaming machine, or a state in which other players have lower perceptual recognition. .

Therefore, the player can enjoy the second performance performed by the second performance means by himself without being seen by other players.
In addition, since the second effect can be executed in connection with the operation of the operating means, the second effect will not be executed at a time that the player does not intend, and this will be effective and reliable for the player. It becomes possible to provide a second effect to the players, and it becomes possible to increase the interest of the game and the expectations of the players.
Furthermore, since the second performance means is disposed near the operating means, the second performance is executed near the hand of the player who operated the operation means, making it more effective for the player. It becomes possible to provide the second performance accurately and reliably.

Further, the second performance means is configured to be able to execute the second performance in connection with the execution of an operation performance (button performance) that prompts the operation of the operation means by the first performance unit. .
Therefore, the second performance is performed in conjunction with the operation performance, and the second performance, which can only be seen by the player playing the game on the gaming machine, can be performed in a more interesting manner. Become.

Further, the second performance means is configured to be able to execute the second performance based on the establishment of a predetermined condition when the first performance unit executes the first performance.
Therefore, it becomes possible to diversify the game contents and improve the interest of the game.

Further, the second presentation means is configured to provide the second effect so that the player's recognition of the second presentation increases in response to the player displacing the operating portion of the operation device from the normal position to the operation position. As a configuration that can execute the production of 2.
Therefore, the performance effect of the second performance is generated in accordance with the change in the state of the operating means when the player actually operates it, and it is possible to perform a performance that can provide an unprecedented and accurate notification. becomes possible.
In addition, since it becomes possible to increase the recognition of the second effect according to the player's own will while playing on the gaming machine, only the player in question can do so without the knowledge of other players. It becomes possible to perform an enjoyable performance.

Further, the second performance means is configured to perform the second performance in response to the player returning and displacing the operation part of the operation means from the operation position to the normal position during execution of the second performance. The configuration is such that the second effect can be executed so that the player's recognition of the effect is reduced.
Therefore, it becomes possible to increase or decrease the recognizability of the second effect according to the player's own intention while playing the game with the gaming machine, and it becomes possible to increase or decrease the recognizability of the second effect, thereby making it easier to operate the operating means and recognize the second effect. Since it becomes possible to convey the sexual relationship to the player, it becomes possible to perform an unprecedented and highly entertaining performance.
Furthermore, if a situation arises in which you do not want other players to know the contents of the second performance, you can simply return the operating means even while the second performance is being executed, so that only the player concerned can It becomes possible to perform an enjoyable performance.

Further, the second effecting means includes a setting means (probability setting device 14) capable of setting a probability that the decision result of whether or not to give the benefit will be a specific decision result according to an external operation, and the second effect means As the second effect, the present invention is configured to be able to execute a suggestion effect that suggests a set value by the setting means.
Therefore, important information can be provided only to the player concerned without any problems.
In other words, if the suggested effects are made visible to players other than those playing the game on the gaming machine, important information will be disclosed to players other than those actually playing the game. This may make the player feel dissatisfied and may be disadvantageous to the game parlor, but with the present invention, it is possible for the player himself/herself to view the suggested effects without the knowledge of other players. , it becomes possible to execute suggestive effects without causing dissatisfaction to the player.

On the other hand, Patent Document 1 discloses a gaming machine in which a button performance is executed by operating a performance button on a display device.
However, in conventional gaming machines, button effects are simply executed on the display device, resulting in a monotonous gameplay and not increasing the interest.
As described above, according to the slot machine 1 of the present invention, it is possible to solve all or some of the problems that conventional gaming machines should improve.

Although the preferred embodiments of the gaming machine of the present invention have been described above, the gaming machine of the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments, and various modifications can be made within the scope of the present invention. Needless to say.
For example, in the above-described embodiment, AT status (AT) is given as a benefit, but ART or RT may also be given. Further, a bonus state may be generated instead of a pseudo-bonus state.

Furthermore, in the above embodiment, the AT state is of a type that ends when there are no more remaining games in the AT state, but the AT state is executed multiple times in units of a predetermined number of games. It may be of a sustainable type.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the operation images that prompt the user to operate the operation means are always displayed in the same size, but operation images of different sizes may be displayed. Further, the size of the operation image may be changed depending on the degree of expectation of the precursor effect or continuous effect.

Furthermore, in the embodiment described above, the effect button 2d and the upper effect button 2f are provided as operation means for the player to operate, but the player's touch is detected on all or part of the screen of each display. The sub-control device 20 can display a touch image (operation image) on the screen that prompts the player to touch the position, and the sub-control device 20 can perform the operation (touch operation) in response to the player's contact with the touch image. Upon receiving the request, a predetermined image effect may be displayed on the corresponding display.

Further, the performance button 2d or the upper performance button 2f may include a built-in vibration means that vibrates by the operation of a motor or the like, and the vibration means may be activated when operated by the player. At this time, it is preferable to activate the vibration means, for example, when a relatively highly anticipated performance is displayed. In this way, it is possible to further increase the expectations of the players.

In addition, the front door 1a is provided with a vibration means that vibrates the front door 1a by the operation of a motor, a speaker, etc., and when a relatively highly anticipated performance is displayed, the vibration means is activated. It may be possible to increase the expectations of the users.
In addition, the front door 1a is provided with a blowing means that blows wind toward the player, and when a relatively highly anticipated performance is displayed, the blowing means is activated, thereby increasing the player's sense of expectation. You can do it like this.
Further, a vibration means or a blowing means may be provided in place of all or part of each display, and the vibration means or blowing means may be configured as the first or second presentation means.

In addition, a detection sensor (for example, an infrared sensor) capable of detecting when the player's hand approaches the performance button 2d or the upper performance button 2f is provided, and when the button performance is being performed, the detection sensor's detection signal is Based on this, the operation image may be changed from a normal shape to a large shape. In this way, the operation image changes immediately before pressing the performance button 2d or the upper performance button 2f, making it possible to create an unprecedented and innovative performance.

Further, as a display means, a display other than the main display 8 and the sub-display 17 may be separately provided, and each display means may be selectable as a place to perform a continuous effect, a winning effect, etc.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the main controller 10 performs operations as various means such as a lottery means (determination means), but the sub-control device 20 performs some or all of the operations, and the sub-control device 20 performs various operations such as a lottery means (determination means). It can also act as a means.
Conversely, the main control device 10 can perform some or all of the operations performed by the sub-control device 20, and the main control device 10 can operate as various means.

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

1: Slot machine 2d: Production button 2f: Upper production button 4: Reel 8: Main display 10: Main control device 17: Sub display 20: Sub control device 30: Display installation part

Claims (3)

In a gaming machine that determines whether or not to grant a benefit in response to the execution of a game, and executes an effect in relation to the determination result of whether or not to grant the benefit,
a first performance means capable of executing a first performance as the performance;
a second performance means capable of executing a second performance as the performance that is more difficult for players other than the player playing with the gaming machine to recognize than the first performance;
specific operating means that can be operated by the player;
Equipped with
In a situation where an operation performance that involves an operation on the specific operation means is executed,
The first performance can be executed in a specific performance mode among a plurality of performance modes,
The second performance can be performed by a performance with higher reliability regarding whether or not the benefit will be granted than the specific performance mode in the first performance,
The second performance is
executed in response to an operation on the specific operation means,
Thereafter, the operation on the specific operation means is interrupted in response to the interruption,
Further thereafter, the operation is resumed in response to the operation of the specific operation means being resumed,
The interruption and resumption of the second performance corresponding to the interruption and resumption of the operation of the specific operation means can be repeated during the execution of the first game.
A gaming machine characterized by: comprising a notification means capable of issuing an operation notification that prompts an operation to the specific operation means,
The second presentation means is provided at a position closer to the specific operation means than the first presentation means,
The game according to claim 1, characterized in that the operation notification can be executed in a specific mode among a plurality of notification modes in connection with the execution of an operation effect that involves an operation on the specific operation means. Machine. The second presentation means includes a vibration means.
The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that:

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