JP7440908B2 - gaming machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

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

Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2013-059503

However, conventional gaming machines have room for improvement.

In order to solve the above problems, the gaming machine of the present invention executes a game based on an operation by a player and also executes an effect related to the game, based on the establishment of a specific condition. a privilege granting means capable of granting a privilege; a specific performance control means capable of causing a specific performance capable of suggesting whether or not the benefit is granted by the benefit granting means to be executed across a plurality of games; performance restart control means capable of executing a predetermined performance after the end of the specific performance based on the fulfillment of the specific condition during the execution of the specific performance; and satisfaction of the specific condition during the execution of the specific performance. performance notice control means capable of executing a preview performance that foretells that the predetermined performance will be executed based on the above, and the specific performance control means is configured to perform a performance notice control means that allows the special performance to be given by the benefit provision means. A first specific performance when the bonus is not granted by the bonus granting means, and a second specific performance when the bonus is not awarded by the bonus granting means, and the performance restart control means is configured to , a first performance can be executed as the predetermined performance, a second performance can be performed as the predetermined performance after the second specific performance is finished, and the performance notice control means causes the preview performance to be executed as the specific performance. The structure was designed to be able to be executed in parallel with the production.

FIG. 2 is a schematic front view showing the appearance of the gaming machine. It is a block diagram showing a control configuration of a gaming machine. It is a diagram for explaining the flow of a game of a gaming machine. It is a timing chart for explaining the transition of the game state and the display contents on the main display. It is a diagram showing a winning performance in pattern A during the normal gaming state. It is a diagram showing a winning performance in pattern B during the normal gaming state. It is a figure showing the notification pattern 1 of the winning performance in pattern A when the push order bell combination is won. It is a figure showing the notification pattern 2 of the winning performance in pattern A when the push order bell combination is won. It is a figure showing the notification pattern 3 of the winning performance in pattern A when the push order bell combination is won. It is a chart showing the selection rate of the color scheme of the special bell image in the winning presentation. It is a figure which shows the example of a display of the winning effect in the pattern A when the push order Bell role is won as a modification example 1 of the winning effect. It is a figure which shows the example of a display in the case where a winning combination is announced before a bell pattern stops in the case where a bell pattern stops in a straight line as the modification example 2 of a winning effect. It is a figure which shows the example of a display in the case where the winning combination is announced before the bell pattern stops in the case where the bell pattern stops in a V-shape as a modification example 2 of the winning effect. It is a timing chart for explaining the transition of gaming states and the display contents on the main display when a pseudo bonus state is won during a fake precursor performance. It is a figure which shows the example of a display in the case of performing a preview performance during a fake premonition performance. It is a chart showing the appearance rate of preview images during a fake precursor performance. It is a figure which shows the example of a display in the case of performing a preview performance during the main premonition performance. It is a chart showing the appearance rate of preview images during the main omen performance. It is a figure which shows the example of a display when a preview performance is performed during the fake precursor performance as the modification 1 of a preview performance. It is a figure which shows the example of a display in the case of performing a preview performance during the fake premonition performance as the modification 2 of a preview performance. It is a figure which shows the example of a display when a preview performance is performed during the fake premonition performance as the modification 3 of a preview performance.

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.
Here, a slot machine as a suitable example of a gaming machine according to an 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 decorative 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 implements various functions of the embodiment by appropriately reading and executing various programs stored in each storage unit.

[Schematic front view showing the appearance of the gaming machine]
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. Hereinafter, the left and right direction will be shown when the slot machine 1 is viewed from the front side.

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 or the like capable of displaying a plurality of pieces of information such as information related to effects (effect images) as will be described later, and constitutes display 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.

On the right side of the main display 8, an upper performance button 2f, which is illustrated as an operation 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 with various function displays is arranged.
A drum unit 4d equipped with a reel 4 as a variable display means is disposed behind the front panel 19.
Further, a display window 6 made of a translucent member is formed approximately in the center of the front panel 19 so that the symbols attached to the reels 4 can be viewed from the front.

The reel 4 is composed of a left reel 4a, a middle reel 4b, and a right reel 4c, which are arranged side by side in the left-right direction.The rotation axes of each reel 4a to 4c extend in the left-right direction, and the rotation centers are the same. It is set. The reels 4 (4a to 4c) have continuous symbols (identification information) on the circumferential surface, and these symbols are configured so that they can be identified from outside the machine through the display window 6, and the reels 4 rotate in one direction. By doing so, within the display window 6, for example, the symbols can be displayed variably from top to bottom. A plurality of symbols (for example, 20 symbols) are displayed on each reel 4a to 4c, and the symbol types include, for example, "Replay", "Watermelon", "Cherry", "Bell", "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 sub-display 17 is arranged on the right side of the display window 6 (reel 4) on the front panel 19.
The sub-display 17 is constituted by a liquid crystal display or the like capable of displaying a plurality of pieces of information, such as information related to effects (effect images), as will be described later, and constitutes display means.
Although the sub-display 17 has a smaller display area than the main display 8, it is located closer to the reels 4 than the main display 8, and allows you to see the rotation and stop status of the reels 4. However, it is easy to visually recognize the displayed image.
Note that the sub-display 17 may be provided on the left side of the display window 6 (reel 4). Further, the sub-display 17 may be configured with a touch panel type display.

A step portion projecting forward is formed at the lower part of the front panel 19, and a medal slot 2, a bet button 2a, and a production button 2d, which are illustrated as operation means, are arranged on the upper surface of the step portion.
The medal slot 2 is a portion 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. The production button 2d is arranged at a position closer to the reels 4 than the above-mentioned upper production button 2f.

A start lever 3, a return button 2c, and a stop button 5, which is exemplified as an operation means (stop operation means), 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.

[Block diagram showing control configuration of gaming machine]
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 as a setting means changes the winning probability of a specific gaming state (for example, pseudo-bonus state) into multiple stages (for example, 6 stages), thereby changing the setting of the degree of advantage for the player in multiple stages. The main control device 10 sets the winning probability of a specific gaming state to any one probability value among a plurality of probability values with different probabilities based on the probability setting operation in the probability setting device 14. I do.
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 setting with the lowest degree of advantage), the larger the number, the more advantageous the player is, and setting 6 is the setting most advantageous for the player (the setting with the highest degree of advantage). It becomes.

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, by changing the probability of transition to the CZ state or the AT state using the setting value in the probability setting device 14, the degree of advantage of the player may be changed in multiple stages.
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 of 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, a CZ state, a pseudo bonus state transition lottery processing to be described later, and an AT state. Continuation lottery processing during the AT state, additional lottery processing during the AT state, etc. are performed.

That is, the main control device 10 is equipped with a lottery means for randomly selecting (determining) whether or not to give benefits such as a small prize, a pseudo-bonus state, an AT state, etc. in response to the execution of the game.
In addition, the lottery pattern using random numbers may be other than the above-mentioned pattern, and the winning combination is drawn based on random numbers generated by software, and the pseudo bonus state or AT state is changed based on random numbers generated by a random number generator. A lottery, an additional lottery, etc. may be performed, or all 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 unit of the sub-control device 20 stores various information such as programs related to effects, effect image 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 output an effect image, a sound effect, a lamp effect, etc. indicating the transition of the game 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.
Either or both of the main control device 10 and the sub-control device 20, in the present invention, the privilege giving means, the specific performance control means, the performance restart control means, the performance notice control means, the variable display control means, the notification control means , a first notification control means, and a second notification 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. Before the reels 4 stop, 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, small winnings, and bonus winnings before the reels 4 stop.
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 from this state, it reaches steady rotation at a constant speed.
When such steady rotation is reached, the stop buttons 5a to 5c provided corresponding to the respective reels 4a to 4c become operable to press.

When each of the stop buttons 5a to 5c is pressed in this state, each reel 4a to 4c is controlled to stop so that it stops at a combination of symbols that is allowed by the timing of the operation and the lottery result of the internal lottery process. .
For the stop control of each reel 4a to 4c, a pull-in range is set for each reel, and a predetermined number (for example, 4) of symbols in the reverse rotation direction (upward) from the symbol at the time when the stop operation is performed. It becomes possible to pull in, and only any of the symbols within this pull-in range can be stopped on the active line.

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 role is a small role in which the corresponding combination of symbols ("Bell Replay Bell") stops in a straight line regardless of the order of operations (referred to as pressing order) for the stop buttons 5a to 5c. , is a small combination in which the corresponding combination of symbols ("Bell-Bell-Bell") is stopped by following a specific 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 a corresponding symbol combination ("Bell-Bell-Bell") is stopped and displayed in a straight line 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") is not stopped and displayed in a straight line, but the corresponding symbol combination ("Bell-Bell-Bell") is stopped and displayed in a V-shape.

In addition, when the stop buttons 5a to 5c are operated in a pressing order other than the specific pressing order, the corresponding symbol combination ("bell-bell-bell") is not stopped and displayed in a V-shape, but is displayed as "bell". - Other symbol combinations such as "Bell Replay" (referred to as "Bell spilled eyes") may be stopped and displayed, or if only the stop button 5 that stopped first matches a specific pressing order, the corresponding If the combination of symbols to be played ("Bell-Bell-Bell") is stopped and displayed in a V-shape, and the stop buttons 5a to 5c are operated in any other pressing order, the "Bell-Bell-Replay" symbol is displayed. The combination may be stopped and displayed.

In addition, when winning the push-order bell combination, 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.
Note that the cherry role and the watermelon role may be used as a type of replay role.

The symbols corresponding to the replay symbol and the bell symbol are arranged so that they are always within the pull-in range no matter when you stop each reel 4. No manual operation is required. On the other hand, the "Cherry" symbol on the left reel 4a and the "Watermelon" symbol on the middle reel 4b are arranged with a gap wider than the pull-in range in some parts, so when the Cherry symbol is won, the left reel symbol When stopping the reel 4a, it is necessary to perform a eye-pressing operation aiming at the "cherry" symbol, and similarly, when winning the watermelon combination, a eye-pressing operation aiming at the "watermelon" symbol is required when stopping the middle reel 4b. It has become.
Note that the "cherry" symbol and the "watermelon" symbol may be arranged in any manner on each reel 4 as long as a push operation is required when winning the cherry and watermelon symbols.

Further, the main control device 10 and the sub-control device 20 are capable of generating AT (assist time) as a game state related to the push order bell combination. AT is a state in which when the push order Bell combination is won, the main display 8 and the navigation lamp 12 notify the push order of the won push order Bell combination (the push order navigation is executed).
Therefore, the player can easily acquire medals by the occurrence of AT, and is controlled during the pseudo-bonus state and the AT state, which will be described later.

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 symbol combinations are stopped and displayed in a straight line, eight medals are paid out.
Also, 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) and the corresponding symbol combinations are stopped and displayed in a V shape, A number of medals smaller than eight (for example, one) 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 pseudo-bonus state and AT state, which will be described later.

Furthermore, when the combinations of symbols corresponding to the weak watermelon winning combination and the strong watermelon winning combination are stopped and displayed, two medals are paid out.
Further, when the combination of symbols corresponding to the weak cherry winning combination and the strong cherry winning combination is 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 the chance replay role (chance role), and the next game does not involve inserting medals (without setting the number of bets). ), it becomes possible to play the game with the same number of bets as the number of bets set in the previous game.

In addition, the winning probability of each role is based on the relationship between Bell > Replay role > Weak Cherry role > Weak Watermelon role > Chance Replay role > Strong Watermelon role > Strong Cherry role at each setting value, that is, the Bell role wins the most. It is assumed that the winning combination is set to be easy to win, and the strong cherry combination is the most difficult to win.
Note that the relationship between the winning probabilities of each role may be other than those described above.
In addition, the weak cherry role, weak watermelon role, chance replay role (chance 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.

[Game flow in gaming machines]
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 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 embodiment is comprised of a plurality of game states: a normal game state, a CZ state, a pseudo-bonus 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 in which games can be played in the normal gaming state, and includes a section in which the pseudo bonus state can be played in the normal gaming state by drawing a lottery with a lottery probability in the normal probability state.
In addition, in the normal section, lottery control may be performed so as not to win a pseudo-bonus state.
Also, in the normal section, the lottery probability of the pseudo-bonus state may be set to an ultra-high probability state that is even higher than the high-probability state. For example, in the normal section, if a predetermined rare combination is won, the pseudo-bonus state will always be entered. You may choose to win.
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 sections in which games are possible in the CZ state, the precursor state of the CZ state, the pseudo-bonus state, the normal probability state and high probability state of the pseudo-bonus state, the precursor state of the pseudo-bonus state, and 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, pseudo-bonus state, or AT state. For example, the advantageous section lamp 13 may not be lit during the high probability state of the pseudo bonus 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, pseudo-bonus state, AT state), transition processing between gaming states, and transition processing executed under the control of the main control device 10 and the sub-control device 20 Various effects that occur will be explained in detail for each game 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 transferred from the next game after the transfer conditions are satisfied.
In addition, examples of the effects include a foreshadowing effect (actual omen effect or fake omen effect), continuous effect, etc., which will be described later, including images (videos) on the main display 8 and sub-display 17, sound effects from the speaker 9, and lamps. This system includes notification of the granting of a benefit by emitting light at 11, advance notice before the granting of the benefit, etc., and heightens 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, while staying in the normal gaming state, the main control device 10 performs lottery processing to transition to the CZ state, pseudo-bonus state, and AT 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.

During the normal game state, on the main display 8 or the sub-display 17, an individual performance that can be completed in one game is executed with a predetermined probability.
The individual performance is a performance executed mainly to heighten the player's expectations, and includes a winning performance executed based on the lottery result of the role in the main control device 10, which will be described later.
In addition, the individual performances include those executed based on the probability state at that time (normal probability state or high probability state), and those executed to explain the game.
The winning performance is a performance that is mainly performed to notify the lottery results of the winning combination, and it may display an item that can notify the winning rare combination when a predetermined character appears, or display an AT state when a predetermined character appears. Depending on the type of rare winning combination and the result of the AT status transition lottery triggered by the winning rare winning combination, the system may display text information such as ``chance'' or ``super hot,'' indicating the level of expectation for the occurrence of the event. This is a performance in which an image is displayed.

・Transition process from normal gaming state to pseudo-bonus state (arrow a in Figure 3)
In the normal gaming state, a pseudo bonus is issued as a special gaming state based on the fact that the decision result of whether or not to grant a privilege by the main control device 10 as a privilege granting control means is a predetermined special decision result. It is intended to confer a status (privilege).

More specifically, the main control device 10 preliminarily performs a lottery process to shift to a pseudo bonus state based on the winning of a predetermined rare combination as a specific lottery result. For example, a transition process to a pseudo bonus state is performed at a predetermined probability (for example, 20%) when a chance win or a strong cherry win is won.
The pseudo-bonus state is a gaming state that continues until a predetermined number of games have been played, and during which a lottery for transition to the AT state is performed. Details of the pseudo bonus state will be described later.

In addition, in the normal game state, the probability of winning a pseudo bonus state when a predetermined rare combination is won can be changed according to the setting value in the probability setting device 14 as a setting means. For example, when a chance combination is won, , the probability of entering the pseudo-bonus state is 20% for setting 1, 22% for setting 2, 24% for setting 3, 26% for setting 4, 28% for setting 5, and 30% for setting 6. There is.

Note that the transition to the pseudo-bonus 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, a transition to a pseudo-bonus state may be determined when a predetermined winning combination (for example, a bell winning combination) has been won (or the actual number of winnings) reaches a predetermined number of times, or a drawing for a pseudo-bonus state may be performed at that point. Alternatively, the transition to the pseudo-bonus state may be determined when the number of games played after the end of the previous pseudo-bonus state or the AT state reaches a predetermined number. In addition to allowing points to be added according to the lottery, the points to be added can be changed depending on the type of winning role and the state in which the winning role has been won, and a pseudo-bonus state is created when the number of points reaches a predetermined number. It is also possible to decide on a transition to , or to conduct a lottery for a pseudo-bonus state at that point.

Furthermore, a pseudo-bonus state may be generated during the AT state, which will be described later.
Furthermore, in the present embodiment, the chance role and the strong cherry role are set as the lottery triggers for the pseudo-bonus state, but the pseudo-bonus state may be drawn when other roles are won.

Transition to a pseudo-bonus state If a lottery is won, before the transition to a pseudo-bonus state, the player should finally enter a pseudo-bonus state in order to increase the player's expectations for the transition to a pseudo-bonus state. A predetermined number of games (for example, 18 games) of a predetermined number of games (for example, 18 games) are executed on the main display 8.

That is, even if the main control device 10 serving as a lottery means decides in advance to shift to the pseudo-bonus state, it does not immediately shift to the pseudo-bonus state, and from that point on, a predetermined number of games (for example, 30) are played. The sub-control device 20 generates a pseudo-bonus state after the execution of the pseudo-bonus state, and the sub-control device 20 controls the predetermined state before transitioning to the pseudo-bonus state based on the fact that the main control device 10 has determined in advance that the pseudo-bonus state will occur. During several game execution periods, control is performed to execute the main precursor effect as a precursor effect.
Therefore, when the transition to the pseudo-bonus state is determined in advance as the granting of a benefit, the sub-control device 20 performs a specific performance (first specific performance) over a plurality of games during a predetermined period before the granting of the benefit. This makes it possible to carry out this omen performance.

In addition, a waiting period for a predetermined number of games (for example, 12 games) is set between the winning of the drawing to enter the pseudo-bonus state and the execution of this precursor effect. It will be executed after the waiting period ends.
Therefore, even if you win the lottery to enter the pseudo-bonus state, you will not immediately enter the pseudo-bonus state, but will enter the pseudo-bonus state after a waiting period and after the main omen effect is executed.

During this precursor performance, the main display 8 switches to an image of a stage with a background different from that in the normal gaming state, and a production on the precursor stage in which the characters appearing perform actions different from those in the normal gaming state. The image 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, this precursor effect is a series of effects that are executed over (across) a plurality of games.
Further, a plurality of patterns with different backgrounds, etc. are prepared for the precursor stage, and one of the precursor stages is selected under the control of the sub-control device 20 depending on whether or not the pseudo bonus state has been won at that time. It is supposed to happen.

In addition, even if you win a rare role (for example, a chance role) that triggers a transition to a pseudo-bonus state, but do not win the lottery to transition to a pseudo-bonus state, you will receive the same prize as if you won a pseudo-bonus state. , a fake precursor effect (second precursor effect) for a predetermined number of games (for example, 18 games) is executed on the main display 8 to notify that the transition to the pseudo-bonus state will not occur in the end.
In addition, the fake omen performance is executed at a predetermined probability (for example, 50%) when a player wins a rare role that triggers a transition to a pseudo-bonus state, but does not win a lottery to transition to a pseudo-bonus state. You may also set it to be executed at all times.

That is, the sub-control device 20 performs a specific performance (second specific performance) over a plurality of games based on the establishment of a predetermined condition in the case where the main control device 10 has not determined in advance the transition to the pseudo-bonus state. This makes it possible to perform a fake omen effect.
Therefore, regardless of whether or not the main control device 10, which serves as a benefit granting means, has decided in advance to transition to the pseudo-bonus state, if a specific condition such as winning a chance win is satisfied, the sub-control device 20 In this way, a specific effect control means is provided that can execute a specific effect (actual omen effect or fake omen effect) that can suggest whether or not a benefit will be given over a plurality of games.

Also, when executing a fake omen performance, just like when winning a pseudo bonus state, between the winning of the rare role that triggers the transition to the pseudo bonus state and the execution of the fake omen performance, A fake waiting period for a predetermined number of games (for example, 12 games) is set.
The real omen production and the fake omen production basically consist of a series of productions spanning multiple games in which the production images (stages, characters appearing, etc.) are set similarly, and the final notification content is different. This makes it possible to hold players' expectations until the very end.

Also, during the precursor performance (actual precursor performance or fake precursor performance) and during the waiting period (or fake waiting period), the occurrence rate of the winning performance performed in each game will be higher than that of other regular games, although the details will be described later. It is raised higher than during the state.
In particular, during the waiting period (or fake waiting period), a precursor effect will occur afterwards, so each winning effect that occurs with an increased probability of occurrence is a so-called inciting effect for the occurrence of a pseudo-bonus state. This increases the expectations of the players.
In addition, other inciting performances include increasing the appearance rate of a specific character during the winning performance, changing the color scheme of the character's dialogue image to be different from that of non-inciting performances (for example, blue), and changing the background. etc. will be performed.

In addition, in the real omen performance and the fake omen performance, notification is made as to whether or not the transition will finally be made to the pseudo-bonus state. 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 performance, a performance image in which a main character and an enemy character repeatedly fight and defend is performed for each game, and a performance is performed in which the content of each game is 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.
In addition, depending on whether or not a predetermined pseudo-bonus state transitions, the offensive and defensive states of the main character and enemy characters in each game are set, and when the main character moves to a pseudo-bonus state, the main character The game is set up so that there are many games in which characters perform attacks.
That is, the continuous performance is a series of performances that are executed over (across) a plurality of games.
Further, in the continuous performance, a button performance may be executed in parallel.

If the pseudo-bonus state has been won (in the case of this foreshadowing effect), an image of the main character winning in the end is displayed as an image notifying the winning of the pseudo-bonus state, and the pseudo-bonus state has been won. If not (in the case of a fake omen effect), an image in which the main character is defeated in the end is displayed as an image to notify non-winning of the pseudo-bonus state.
Note that, instead of continuous performances, a performance that is completed only in the final game of the main precursor performance and the fake precursor performance may be executed, and the transition to the pseudo bonus state may be notified based on the performance results.

Further, the real omen performance and the fake omen performance may be made to occur immediately when a rare combination that triggers a transition to a pseudo bonus state is won. Further, the fake precursor performance may be made to always occur when a rare combination that triggers a shift to a pseudo bonus state is won, or may be made to occur at a predetermined probability.
Further, the number of games for the real omen effect and the fake omen effect may be any number of games, or may be selectively determined from a plurality of numbers 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).

Note that the number of games that can be selected may be set to be the same as the execution period of the main omen performance and the fake omen performance, but it may be possible to select the number of games that are not selected for the fake omen performance during the main omen performance. In this way, if the harbinger ends after a small number of games, which would be impossible with a fake harbinger, or if the harbinger continues for a large number of games, which would be impossible with a fake harbinger, the actual harbinger will be confirmed. It is possible to improve the expectations of the players.

Further, the normal gaming state has a normal probability state and a high probability state, which have different probability states of winning the pseudo bonus state. The probability of winning the lottery for transitioning to the pseudo-bonus state is higher in the high probability state than in the normal probability state, and for example, the probability of winning a weak watermelon win or a weak cherry win is 30%. Then, control is performed to shift from the normal probability 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 pseudo-bonus state is set to, for example, 20% probability when winning the chance hand or the strong cherry prize, and in the high probability state, the probability of winning the chance prize or the strong cherry prize is set to 20%. The probability is set at 50%.
In addition, when the set value in the probability setting device 14 is changed or when the main controller 10 is reset, after passing through the normal section and transitioning to the advantageous section, the actual Although the game can be started, the normal game state may be started in a high probability state with a predetermined probability for each setting value in the probability setting device 14.
Furthermore, the pseudo bonus state may be won with different probabilities when winning a chance win and a strong cherry win.

- 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, a transition process to the CZ state is performed with a predetermined probability (for example, 10%) when a strong watermelon winning combination is won. The condition for transitioning to the CZ state is winning this transition lottery.

In addition, in the normal game state, the main control device 10 may enable the winning probability state of the CZ state to be changed, for example, upon winning of the weak cherry combination. Further, the sub-control device 20 may perform notification control 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.
Further, in the normal game state, the probability of winning the CZ state when a predetermined rare combination is won may be changeable according to a setting value in the probability setting device 14 as a setting means.

In addition, even if you win the lottery to enter the CZ state, the CZ state standby state (delay period) is generated for a predetermined number of games (for example, 5 to 8 games) without immediately shifting to the CZ state. , after waiting for transition to the CZ state during this time, the transition to the CZ state is made.
Further, during the CZ state standby state, control is performed to make the performance content on the main display 8 different from other states, similar to the above-described standby period of the pseudo bonus state.

In other words, the probability of occurrence of a winning effect executed in each game is higher than during other normal gaming states, so that the winning effect becomes a so-called inciting effect for the CZ state that will occur subsequently, increasing the player's sense of expectation. It happens.
In addition, other inciting performances include increasing the appearance rate of a specific character during the winning performance, changing the color scheme of the character's dialogue image to be different from that of non-inciting performances (for example, blue), and changing the background. etc. will be performed.
Then, at the end of the game when the CZ state standby state ends, the main display 8 notifies you that the CZ state will be entered.

In addition, in order to increase the player's expectations for transition to the CZ state, during the CZ state standby state, a predetermined number of consecutive games (for example, 2 games) of the CZ state may be played to notify the player of the eventual transition to the CZ state. The effect 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 to transition to the CZ state, you will receive a predetermined number of games (for example, 5 to 8 games) in the same manner as the delay period above. During this time, a control is performed to make the content of the performance on the main display 8 different from other states (so-called inciting performance).
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 fake continuous performance of the CZ state for a predetermined number of games (for example, 3 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 anticipation until the end. You can do it like this.
For example, as a CZ state continuous effect (or fake continuous effect), a effect image in which characters challenge sports competitions throughout each game may be executed. In this case, during the continuous performance (or fake 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, when you score a goal in soccer). Success), and if the CZ state is not won, an effect image that causes the competition to fail is executed.

Further, during the CZ state standby state, a CZ state precursor performance (CZ real precursor performance or CZ fake precursor performance) similar to the precursor performance (actual precursor performance or fake precursor performance) is executed on the main display 8. Alternatively, continuous performance or fake continuous performance may be executed at the final stage of the CZ state precursor performance (CZ real precursor performance or CZ fake precursor performance).
In addition, the period in which the promotion effect is performed when a certain rare role (for example, a strong cherry role) is won may be any period in which multiple games are played, and based on the extraction of random numbers, Any one number of games may be determined, or a fixed number of games may be determined.

・Transition process from normal gaming state to AT state (arrow g in Figure 3)
In the normal game state, the main control device 10 performs a lottery process to transition to the AT state based on winning a predetermined rare combination. For example, when a strong cherry combination is won, a transition process to the AT state is performed with a predetermined probability (for example, 1%). The condition for transitioning to the AT state is winning this transition lottery.
Note that the transition from the normal gaming state to the AT state is performed on the condition that a predetermined rare combination is won, and also based on the predetermined probability ( For example, 1%) may be used.

In this embodiment, the transition to the AT state is mainly executed via a pseudo-bonus state in order to increase the player's expectations, so the AT state is directly transferred from the normal gaming state. The probability of transition to is set to an extremely low probability.
Note that the probability of directly transitioning from the normal gaming state to the AT state may be changeable depending on the probability set in the probability setting device 14, or only in the case of a relatively high setting value (for example, settings 4 to 6). It may also be possible to win a lottery that directly shifts from the normal gaming state to the AT state.
In addition, in the normal gaming state, if you win the AT state transition lottery, the same precursor performance as when the pseudo-bonus state described above occurs, and the AT state will occur after the precursor performance ends. There is.

In addition, in the case of winning the lottery for moving directly from the normal gaming state to the AT state, selection control of a precursor performance different from that at the time of occurrence of the pseudo bonus state may be performed. For example, when moving directly to the AT state In this case, the selection rate of a precursor effect composed of characters and backgrounds that have a low appearance rate (or do not appear) in a fake omen effect may be made higher than when a pseudo-bonus state occurs. Furthermore, a precursory performance that is not executed when a pseudo bonus state occurs may be executed only when directly transitioning to an AT state.

(CZ state)
In the CZ state, the push order navigation is not performed when the push order bell combination is won, but the lottery process to transition to the pseudo bonus state is performed with a higher probability in each game than in the normal gaming state, so the is also a gaming state in which it is easy to transition to a pseudo-bonus state.
Note that the push order navigation is not performed when the push order Bell role is won, but the push order navigation may be executed when the push order Bell role is won. The push order navigation may be executed with a predetermined probability (for example, 40%) when winning a winning combination.

While staying in the CZ state, it is easier to shift to the pseudo-bonus 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 related to 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 performances and the number of remaining games are displayed on the main display 8.

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

Note that the probability of winning in the pseudo-bonus state transition lottery process for a part or all of each winning combination may be other than the above. Further, although the pseudo-bonus state transition lottery process is performed when a bell combination is won, the pseudo-bonus state transition 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 CZ production, for example, a production image in which the main character prepares for a battle is displayed during the first few games (for example, 7 games), and during the last few games in the CZ state (for example, 3 games). Displays an effect image in which a main character and an enemy character compete against each other as a series of effects spanning multiple games. If the player has won the lottery for entering the pseudo-bonus state, it is announced that the main character has won the final game and will be moving to the pseudo-bonus state.

In addition, during the CZ state, the background during battle preparation and the content of battle during battle will change depending on the winning content of the game played during that time, and the anticipation for the transition to the pseudo-bonus 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 production image 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.

Note that during the CZ state, it may be possible to notify whether or not there is a transition to the CZ state without executing the battle effect. For example, if a pseudo bonus state is won in a predetermined game during the CZ state, , an effect may be executed to notify that a transition to a pseudo-bonus state will occur during the game. In this case, if the pseudo-bonus state is not won in any game during the CZ state, the CZ state ends without any performance notifying that the player will move to the pseudo-bonus state.

・Transition process from CZ state to normal gaming state (arrow d in Figure 3)
In the CZ state, if the pseudo-bonus state shift lottery is not won, after a specified number of games are played during 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 move to the pseudo bonus 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.

(pseudo bonus state)
In the pseudo-bonus state, in the game during the pseudo-bonus state, the push order navigation for the push order bell combination is performed as in the AT state, as a notification of the operation mode that is advantageous to the player, making it easier to obtain medals. It is in a gaming state.
Further, the pseudo-bonus state continues for a predetermined period (for example, 18 games to 20 games), and in a predetermined game executed during that period, a lottery for transition to the AT state is performed.
Therefore, the pseudo-bonus state is also a gaming state in which it is mainly determined whether or not to generate an AT state in which the player can win a large number of medals in the slot machine 1.
In addition, during the pseudo-bonus state, by executing the push order navigation with a predetermined probability (for example, 60%) when winning the push order bell combination, the frequency of the push order navigation will be lower than during the AT state. You may also do so.
In addition, the period during which the pseudo-bonus state lasts is determined not only by the number of games played, but also by the number of times the push order navigation is executed, the number of medals paid out (number of paid out coins), and the actual number of medals paid out. It may be specified by the number of medals (net increase number) or the like.

In addition, in the first game that transitions to the pseudo-bonus state, the period from the operation of the start lever 3 until the operation of the stop button 5 becomes effective is extended by the control of the main controller 10 compared to a normal game. During the period, a so-called reel effect is performed in which the reel 4 is rotated backwards, a specific symbol combination (7, 7, 7) on the reel 4 is temporarily stopped, and then rotated forward again, and a pseudo bonus is generated. The occurrence of the condition is notified.

The reel performance period during which the reel performance is performed is set to, for example, 15 seconds, and during this period, the operation of the stop button 5 is disabled, so even if the reels 4 are operating, the game cannot proceed. There is.
Then, at the end of the reel performance period, a specific symbol combination (for example, "7, 7, 7") will temporarily stop (automatically stop), so the pseudo bonus state is considered to be an AT state in terms of game content. Although they are similar, it looks like a so-called big bonus state (real bonus state) has occurred, and is intended to be differentiated from the AT state.

In addition, when the reel performance period ends, the reels 4 automatically start rotating in the normal direction, and the operation of the stop button 5 becomes effective, and from this point on, the stop operation of the first game that has transitioned to the pseudo-bonus state is possible in the same way as in a normal game.
Further, during the reel performance, under the control of the sub-control device 20, a display is performed on the main display 8 to notify the occurrence of a pseudo bonus state as a performance image corresponding to the reel performance.

・Transition process from pseudo-bonus state to AT state (arrow f in Figure 3)
In the pseudo-bonus state, AT state transition lottery processing is performed in a predetermined number of games (1 to 3 games) executed at the end of the pseudo-bonus state.
In this embodiment, the AT state transition lottery process is executed over a lottery game period set between the last three games in the pseudo-bonus state at the longest, and a competition is performed in each game in the lottery game period. Depending on the outcome of the lottery, it is determined whether or not to shift to the AT state.
Then, if all the results of the competitive lottery in each game during the lottery game period are wins, it is determined that the special conditions have been met and the transition to the AT state is determined, and the gaming state changes after the pseudo bonus state ends. It will shift to AT state.

That is, the main control device 10 can determine whether or not to transition to the AT state in connection with the execution of a plurality of games during a lottery game period as a predetermined period, and is capable of determining whether or not to transition to the AT state in relation to the execution of a plurality of games during a lottery game period as a predetermined period, and If the lottery result satisfies predetermined special conditions, it is possible to decide to award a predetermined benefit.
In this embodiment, the AT state transition lottery process is performed in a predetermined number of games executed at the end of the pseudo bonus state, but the AT state transition lottery process is performed after the pseudo bonus state ends. A period of a predetermined number of games to be played may be provided, and after the end of the pseudo-bonus state, a game may be executed to determine whether or not to transition to the AT state.

Furthermore, in the competition lottery in each game executed during the lottery game period, a lottery mode is set such that the probability of winning is not always constant, but is different between each game.
For example, the winning probability of the competitive lottery is 50% in the first game during the lottery game period, 60% in the second game, and 70% in the third game.

Note that the lottery mode may be other than the probability of each battle lottery described above, as long as the lottery mode shifts to the AT state with a predetermined probability.
Further, a plurality of lottery modes may be set, and any one of the lottery modes may be changed based on the establishment of a predetermined condition.
For example, a lottery mode in which the winning probability of the competitive lottery for all three games during the lottery game period is 50% and the competitive lottery for each game is executed, and a lottery mode in which the winning probability of the competitive lottery in the first game is 25% and the winning probability of the competitive lottery in the second game is 50%. It is also possible to set a lottery format in which the competition lottery for each game is executed at 50% in the game and 100% in the third game, and to switch between the lottery formats. However, in this case, it is preferable that the total probability of transitioning from the pseudo-bonus state to the AT state is the same regardless of the lottery mode.

Further, the above-mentioned lottery mode may be changed based on the player's operation, so that the lottery mode can be selected according to the player's preference.
Further, the total probability of transitioning from the pseudo-bonus state to the AT state may be changeable according to a setting value in the probability setting device 14 as a setting means.

Further, the total probability of transitioning from the pseudo-bonus state to the AT state may be set differently depending on the lottery mode. Based on a predetermined condition that is satisfied during the middle or pseudo-bonus state, the lottery mode may be switched from a lottery mode with a low total probability of transitioning to the AT state to a lottery mode with a high probability. In addition, in this case, if the player wins the AT state in a lottery format with a low total probability, the player will receive a benefit that is more advantageous than if the player wins the AT state in a lottery format with a high total probability. It may be given. For example, if an AT state is won in a lottery mode where the total probability is low, multiple AT state continuation rights are stored (stocked) or an AT state with a greater number of continuations (higher AT state) is generated. It's okay.

Also, during the lottery game period, in response to the execution of the game, a continuous performance by the characters is executed on the main display 8 under the control of the sub-control device 20 based on the reception of control information from the main control device 10. Ru.
The continuous performance during the pseudo-bonus state is different from the continuous performance performed during the above-mentioned main precursor performance (or fake precursor performance), and the content is such that the battle performance is completed for each game. ing.

In other words, in the continuous performance executed during the main omen production (or fake omen production), the main character fights against the enemy character for three games, and the battle result is derived in the final game. However, in the continuous performance during the pseudo-bonus state, the competition performance is executed in such a way that the competition result is derived for each game according to the competition lottery in each game.
In addition, in the battle performance in each game, the battle performance is executed based on the winning probability set for each game, so that the friendly characters (including the main character) who compete against the enemy character in each game have the winning probability set for each game. It is possible to appear in different types depending on the situation.

For example, in the first game in a continuous performance, ally character A appears in response to a battle lottery with a 50% winning probability, and in the second game, ally character A appears in a battle lottery with a 60% chance of winning. Friendly character B appears in response to the lottery, and in the third game, ally character C (for example, the main character) appears in response to the competitive lottery, which has a 70% chance of winning. .

If the battle lottery in each game has been won, the character on the ally side that appeared will win at the end of the game, and if the battle lottery has not been won, the character on the ally side that appeared will win at the end of the game. An effect that causes the player to be defeated at the end of the game is completely performed for each game. As a result, if the battle lottery in all the games is won, all the characters on the ally side will win, and the transition to the AT state will finally be notified.
On the other hand, if the player does not win even once in the competition lottery during the lottery game period, the lottery game period ends at that point, and the pseudo-bonus state also ends at that point. Therefore, the period of the pseudo bonus state changes depending on the result of the competition lottery.

In addition, in periods other than the lottery game period during the pseudo-bonus state, in order to increase the interest of the game, an effect during the pseudo-bonus state in which a predetermined character appears (pseudo-bonus effect) is displayed on the main display 8 or on the sub-display. It is displayed on the display 17. In the pseudo-bonus performance, for example, an introductory image of each appearing character is displayed, and a predetermined song is output from the speaker 9.

On the other hand, during the lottery game period in the pseudo-bonus state, the background during the battle presentation and the content of offense and defense during the battle presentation change depending on each battle lottery, which changes the expectations for the transition to the AT state. It looks like this.
Further, the number of remaining games in the pseudo-bonus state is displayed on the main display 8, and the remaining number of games is subtracted each time a game is executed.

In the present embodiment, the period for performing the AT state transition lottery in the pseudo-bonus state is set to the last three games of the pseudo-bonus state, but it is also possible to perform the transition lottery in a plurality of consecutive games. Any number of games may be used, for example, 4 games, 5 games, etc.
Furthermore, although the condition for transitioning to the AT state is set when all competitive lots in multiple games are won, other conditions may also be used; for example, the condition for transitioning to the AT state may be due to winning once or twice. may be determined.

Additionally, if you do not win even once in the competitive lottery during the lottery game period, the lottery game period (pseudo-bonus state) ends at that point, but regardless of the lottery results in each game. All three games in the lottery game period may be executed. Further, in this case, if the player does not win in the competition lottery of all the games, the player may be shifted to the AT state as a special benefit. However, in this case, the condition is that a game in which there is a 100% probability of winning the competition lottery is not executed.

Further, the AT state transition lottery during the pseudo-bonus state may be executed other than during the above-described lottery game period, for example, in a normal operation mode (for example, an operation mode in which the left reel 4a is stopped first). When the reel 4 is stopped, the symbol combination corresponding to the replay combination is stopped, but the reel 4 is stopped in an irregular operation mode that is different from the normal operation mode (for example, an operation mode in which the right reel 4c is stopped first). When the stop operation is performed, a specific replay combination in which a specific symbol combination (for example, "7, 7, 7") is stopped can be drawn, and a specific replay combination can be drawn during a period other than the lottery game period in the pseudo-bonus state. If the replay combination is won, the AT state may be entered unconditionally (100% probability).
In this case, if a specific replay combination is won, it is preferable to display an irregular operation mode and an image urging the player to aim for a specific symbol combination on the main display 8.

In addition, if you win a rare combination (for example, a strong cherry combination) during a period other than the lottery game period during the pseudo-bonus state, you have the right to shift to the AT state at that time with a predetermined probability (for example, 10%). may be given.
In addition, if a rare combination (for example, a strong cherry combination) is won during a period other than the lottery game period in the pseudo-bonus state, instead of granting the right to shift to the AT state, a predetermined probability (for example, 20 %), the right to win a competitive lottery for a predetermined number of games (one game, two games) during the lottery game period may be granted at that point.
In this case, when winning a rare combination, it is preferable to execute a winning effect that can be completed in one game on the main display 8.

In addition, if you are granted the right to transition to the AT state when you win a rare combination during a period other than the lottery game period during the pseudo-bonus state, you will definitely win all the games during the lottery game period, regardless of the competitive lottery. It is preferable to perform a continuous performance such that
In addition, during the lottery game period, a draw lottery will be conducted separately from the competition lottery, and if you do not win the competition lottery and win the draw lottery, the competition lottery for that time will be invalidated and a new competition lottery will be held. A lottery game may be additionally executed during the lottery game period.
In addition, if all the competitive lots in the lottery game period are won, the lottery game period may be extended and the lottery game period may not end until the competitive lottery is not won. In this case, if a player wins in the match lottery of the extended game, the right to continue the AT state may be granted each time.

Further, the button effect may be executed during the battle effect of each game during the lottery game period in the pseudo-bonus state.
The button presentation as an operation presentation first includes an image imitating an operation button that prompts the operation of the presentation button 2d on the main display 8 (or sub-display 17), and text information (for example, "PUSH") that instructs the operation. etc., and then display a predetermined image on the main display 8 (or sub-display 17) when the specified production button 2d (or upper production button 2f) is operated. For example, at the end of a game in which a battle effect is executed, an image imitating an operation button or an operation image is displayed, and then when the specified effect button 2d is operated, a predetermined effect is displayed. This is an effect in which an image is displayed on the main display 8 to notify the result of the competition lottery.
In this case, it is preferable that if the result of the competition lottery is a win, the probability that the button effect will be executed is higher than in the case of a non-win.

・Transition process from pseudo-bonus state to normal gaming state (arrow b in Figure 3)
In the pseudo-bonus state, if the special conditions are not met and the right to transition to the AT state is not granted, that is, if all competitive drawings for each game during the lottery game period in the pseudo-bonus state are not won. After the pseudo-bonus state ends, the game enters the normal gaming state.
In this embodiment, if the competitive lottery is not won even once in a game during the lottery game period, the special condition is confirmed not to be satisfied, so if the competitive lottery is not won in any game during the lottery game period. It is assumed that the conditions for ending the pseudo-bonus state are satisfied at the time of non-winning, and the gaming state shifts to the normal gaming state from the next game.

Therefore, the duration of the pseudo-bonus state will change depending on the result of the competitive lottery of the game during the lottery game period.
For example, if the 18th competitive lottery, which is the first game during the lottery game period, is not won, the duration of the pseudo bonus state will be 18 games, but the 20th game, which is the last game, will be a non-winner. If you are not elected for the first time, the continuation period will be 20 games.
In addition, since the push order navigation is performed even in games during the lottery game period, even if the special conditions are not satisfied in the pseudo-bonus state, the lottery game period will continue without the competition lottery being non-winning. The more opportunities there are to win medals, the more advantageous the player will be.
In addition, in games during the lottery game period, push order navigation for the push order bell combination is performed, but in games during the lottery game period, push order navigation is not performed, or a predetermined probability (for example, , 50%) may perform push order navigation.

Furthermore, when transitioning from the pseudo-bonus 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 provided. The notification may be made by notification means (main display 8, sub-display 17, speaker 9). For example, a predetermined character is displayed from among a plurality of characters on the main display 8 or the sub-display 17, and the character to be displayed is selected according to a selection probability set in advance according to each setting value of the probability setting device 14. By making a selection, 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 by performing push order navigation for push order bell combinations as a notification of operation modes advantageous to the player in the game during the AT state.

During the AT state, the continuation of a predetermined number of games (for example, 30 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 number of remaining games is subtracted for each game. The AT state continues until there are no more games remaining.
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.

Further, in the AT state, a continuous lottery process for the AT state is performed in a predetermined number of games (2 to 3 games) to be executed at the end of the AT state.
In this embodiment, the continuous lottery process in the AT state is executed over a lottery game period set between the last three games in the AT state at the longest, and is executed in each game in the lottery game period. Whether or not to continue the AT state is determined based on the result.
If the result of the competitive lottery in each game during the lottery game period is a win twice, it is determined that the special condition has been met and the AT state is decided to continue, and after the ongoing AT state ends, A new AT state will begin.
That is, the main control device 10 can determine whether or not to provide a predetermined benefit (continuation of the AT state) in connection with the execution of a plurality of games during a lottery game period as a predetermined period, and It is configured such that it can be determined to award a predetermined benefit when the lottery result related to the award of the predetermined benefit satisfies predetermined special conditions.

In addition, even in a new AT state, the continuation of the AT state itself is managed in the same way as during the initial transition of the AT state, and the AT state ends after a predetermined number of games (for example, 30) have been played. However, in the predetermined number of games (2 to 3 games) to be executed at the end of this new AT state, the AT state continuation lottery process is performed as in the initial transition.
Therefore, if the special condition is satisfied in the continuous lottery process during each AT state, the AT state will be repeatedly executed.

Further, in the competition lottery in each game executed during the lottery game period in the AT state, the winning probability is set to be not always constant, as in the pseudo bonus state.
Note that the winning probability of each competitive lottery during the lottery game period during the AT state may be the same as that during the pseudo-bonus state, or may be different. Furthermore, multiple lottery modes for the lottery game period during the AT state may be set, and may be changed based on the establishment of a predetermined condition, or may be changed based on the player's operation, so that the selection can be made according to the player's preference. You may also do so.

Similarly to the pseudo-bonus state, even during the lottery game period in the AT state, the main display is controlled by the sub-control device 20 based on the reception of control information from the main control device 10 in response to the execution of the game. Continuous performances by characters are performed on the device 8.
Concerning the continuous performance during the AT state, as in the pseudo-bonus state, the content is such that the battle performance is completed for each game, and the battle performance is executed based on the winning probability set for each game, and the game In each case, ally characters (including the main character) that compete against the enemy character will appear in different types depending on the winning probability.

If the battle lottery in each game has been won, the character on the ally side that appeared will win at the end of the game, and if the battle lottery has not been won, the character on the ally side that appeared will win at the end of the game. An effect that causes the player to lose at the end of the game is performed completely for each game.
However, in the continuous lottery process during the AT state, some of the conditions are set to be different from those in the transition lottery process during the pseudo-bonus state. The transition to the AT state is confirmed if all of the games are won, but in the AT state, if two games out of the three games are won, The continuation of the AT state next time is determined.

Therefore, the conditions for continuing the AT state are less difficult than the transition conditions, which are the conditions for entering the AT state. Even if the continuation of the next AT state is confirmed and the third game is not won, the continuation of the AT state will finally be announced after the result of the match performance in that game is a loss. The AT state will then be changed to a new AT state.

In addition, in this embodiment, if all the results of the competitive lottery in each game executed during the lottery game period in the AT state are wins, in addition to being granted the right to continue the AT state next time, The right to continue the AT state is granted.
In other words, if two winning results are derived in the competitive lottery during the lottery game period during the AT state, the right to continue the AT state next time will be granted as a predetermined benefit, but if the winning result is won three times. When the result is derived, in addition to the provision of the above-mentioned predetermined benefit, the continuation right is stored (stocked) so that it continues for the next AT state as a grant of another benefit.

In addition, if the right to continue the AT state is stored in memory (stock), the AT state will continue unconditionally, so in the next game during the lottery game period during the AT state, as mentioned above, the AT state will continue unconditionally. It is preferable to display a performance image on the main display 8 that can notify that the competition will continue without performing a competition performance.

In addition, even if the right to continue the AT state is stored in memory (stock), instead of unconditionally determining the AT state, a normal continuation lottery process will be performed in the next AT state, and the special condition will not be met. Only when this happens, the AT state may be continued using the storage retention information of the right to continue the AT state.
Therefore, in this case, a competitive lottery will be held in the next game during the lottery game period during the AT state, and if the special conditions are met at this time, the next time the AT state continuation right memory retention information will not be used. Thereafter, the AT state will continue with usage suspended.
Furthermore, the right to continue the AT state that is granted by deriving the winning results three times can be stored (stocked) in multiple forms by the main controller 10, so that, for example, when the winning results are derived three times in a row, , two continuation rights may be added and stored.
In this case, when the AT state is continued using the memory retention information of the right to continue the AT state, the memory retention information of the continuation right is subtracted each time.

Furthermore, in periods other than the lottery game period during the AT state, an effect during the AT state in which a predetermined character appears is displayed on the main display 8 or the sub display 17 in order to increase the interest of the game. In the production during the AT state, for example, introductory images of each character appearing are displayed, and a predetermined music is output from the speaker 9.

On the other hand, during the lottery game period in the AT state, the background during the battle production and the content of the battle production will change depending on the type of competition lottery, which will change the expectations for the continuation of the AT state. It has become.

In addition, in this embodiment, the period for performing the AT state continuation lottery in the AT state is set to the last three games of the AT state, but even if the transition lottery is performed in a plurality of consecutive games. For example, it may be 4 games or 5 games.
In addition, the special condition that is the condition for the AT state to continue is set when the competitive lottery in multiple games is won twice, but other conditions may be used. For example, if the AT state is won once or three times, the AT state It may be determined that the condition continues.
Additionally, if you are not selected even once in the competitive lottery during the lottery game period, the lottery game period (AT state) ends at that point, but regardless of the lottery results in each game, All three games in the game period may be executed. Further, in this case, if the player does not win in the competitive lottery of all the games, the player may be allowed to continue to the next AT state as a special benefit. However, in this case, the condition is that a game in which there is a 100% probability of winning the competition lottery is not executed.

Further, the next AT state continuation lottery during the AT state may be executed outside the above-mentioned lottery game period, for example, similar to during the pseudo-bonus state, during a period other than during the AT state lottery game period. If a specific replay combination is won in , the AT state may continue unconditionally (100% probability).

Additionally, if you win a rare combination (e.g. strong cherry combination) during a period other than the lottery game period during the AT state, you will be granted the right to continue the AT state at that point with a predetermined probability (e.g. 10%). You may also do so.
In addition, if a rare hand (for example, a strong cherry hand) is won during a period other than the lottery game period in the AT state, instead of granting the right to continue in the AT state, a predetermined probability (for example, 20%) is awarded. ), the right to win a competitive lottery for a predetermined number of games (1 to 3 games) during the lottery game period may be granted at that point.
In this case, when winning a rare combination, it is preferable to execute a winning effect that can be completed in one game on the main display 8.
Further, as in the pseudo-bonus state, the button effect may be performed during the battle effect of each game during the lottery game period in the AT state.

Also, if a certain rare role (for example, weak cherry, weak watermelon, strong watermelon, strong cherry) is won during the AT state, an additional lottery will be held for the number of games in the AT state, and the additional lottery will be held. When winning, a predetermined number of games corresponding to the rare combination that triggered the winning may be added to the remaining number of games in the AT state being executed.

In addition, if you win a specific rare combination (for example, a strong cherry combination) during the AT state, in addition to the above-mentioned additional lottery, the probability that the number of games will be added for a specific period (for example, 10 games) will be determined by other factors. It may also be possible to generate an additional specialization zone that is higher than the state.
The special bonus zone occurs with a predetermined probability (for example, 10%) when a specific rare combination (for example, a strong cherry prize) is won, and in the special specialization zone, other rare prizes with a low probability of winning are generated. For example, all the winnings other than the replay winnings are used as opportunities for additional winnings, and the possibility that a large number of games will be awarded (additional) as a predetermined benefit is increased.

Also, in the special add-on zone, the right to continue the AT state is granted (stocked) with a predetermined probability (for example, 15%) when winning a predetermined role (for example, a rare role). Good too. Furthermore, a plurality of rights to continue the AT state may be granted (stocked) each time the above conditions are met.
In this case, in a state where the number of rights (stock number) for continuing the AT state remains, the special condition will be unconditionally satisfied in the continuous lottery process during the AT state.
Further, based on the establishment of a predetermined condition during the AT state, the AT state may be temporarily interrupted to generate a pseudo bonus state.

In addition, if three winning results are derived in the competitive lottery during the lottery game period during the AT state, in addition to the granting of the prescribed benefits, other benefits will continue to be granted in the AT state one after another. The continuation right is stored in memory (stock), but as another benefit, a predetermined number (for example, 20) is added to the number of remaining games in the AT state being executed at that time or the next AT state. The number of games may be added, or as another benefit, the above-mentioned additional specialization zone may be executed after the AT state being executed at that time ends.

In addition, during the lottery game period during the AT state, a draw lottery is executed separately from the competitive lottery, and if you do not win the competitive lottery and win the draw lottery, that round's competitive lottery will be invalidated. , a new competitive lottery game may be additionally executed during the lottery game period.
In addition, if all the competitive lots in the lottery game period are won, the lottery game period may be extended and the lottery game period may not end until the competitive lottery is not won. In this case, if a player wins in the match lottery of the extended game, the right to continue the AT state may be granted each time.

・Transition process from AT state to normal gaming state (arrow h in Figure 3)
In the AT state, if the special condition is not met and the right to continue to the next AT state is not granted, in other words, two winning results are derived in the competitive lottery of each game during the lottery game period in the AT state. If not, the game shifts to the normal gaming state after the AT state ends.
In this embodiment, if a non-winning result of the competitive lottery is derived twice in a game during the lottery game period, the non-fulfillment of the special condition is confirmed. It is assumed that the end condition of the AT state is satisfied when a non-winning result of the competitive lottery is derived twice in the game, and the gaming state shifts to the normal gaming state from the next game.

Therefore, the duration of the AT state being executed changes depending on the result of the competition lottery of the game during the lottery game period.
For example, if the first game during the lottery game period, the 28th competitive lottery, is not won, and the second game, the 29th competitive lottery, is also non-winning, then the AT state The duration will be 29 games, but if the competition lottery of this second game is won and the 30th game, which is the last game, is not won, the duration will be 30 games.

In addition, since the push order navigation is performed even in games during the lottery game period, even if the special conditions are not satisfied in the continuous lottery process in the AT state, non-winnings in the competitive lottery will not be derived twice. The longer the lottery game period continues, the more opportunities there are to win medals, and the more advantageous the player becomes.
In addition, in games during the lottery game period, push order navigation for the push order bell combination is performed, but in games during the lottery game period, push order navigation is not performed, or a predetermined probability (for example, , 50%) may perform push order navigation.

When transitioning from the AT state to the normal gaming state, the winning probability state of the pseudo bonus 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.

[Transition of game state and display contents on main display]
Next, with reference to the timing chart of FIG. 4, we will explain the transition of the gaming state realized by the control of the main controller 10 and the sub-control device 20, and the display content on the main display 8, especially when the gaming state is a normal game. The transition of the game state when the game state changes from the state to the pseudo-bonus state and the display contents on the main display 8 will be explained.
FIG. 4 shows the correspondence between the transition of the gaming state from the normal gaming state to the pseudo-bonus state and the change in display content on the main display 8 during that transition.
Specifically, under the control of the main controller 10, a transition to the pseudo-bonus state is determined with a predetermined probability (for example, 20%) when a predetermined winning combination (for example, a chance winning combination) is won in the normal gaming state, This shows the effect contents (effect images) displayed on the main display 8 when the game state shifts from the normal game state to the pseudo-bonus state as the game progresses.

In the present embodiment, the main control device 10 performs control related to drawing lots of various benefits and changing various game states (including the time of change), and transmits control information related to the control from the main control device 10 to the sub-control device 20. Then, the sub-control device 20 performs control related to the corresponding effect image.
Note that the start point and execution period of performances that are not directly related to changes in the gaming state (for example, fake 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. , 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 performance.

First, as shown in FIG. 4, during the normal gaming state (1st to 3rd games) when transition to the pseudo-bonus state has not been determined, the performance during the normal gaming state is performed.
As an effect during the normal game state, for example, an effect image such as a predetermined character moving through a grassy field is displayed on the main display 8.
In addition, during the normal gaming state, individual effects such as winning effects may be executed for each game, and when an individual effect is executed, an effect such as the above-mentioned predetermined character moving through a grassy field may be executed. Instead of the image, a performance image corresponding to the individual performance is displayed on the main display 8.
The winning performance is a performance that can be completed in one game, and although the details will be described later, it is generated and controlled by the main control device 10 and the sub-control device 20 with a predetermined probability based on the lottery results in each game, and enters a pseudo-bonus state. During the normal game state when the transition has not been determined, the occurrence is controlled in a state where the performance frequency is relatively low (performance frequency normal state).

Next, when the third game in the normal gaming state is executed (timing t0), if the chance role is won and the pseudo bonus state is won, as described above, the present precursor effect will be executed. However, a waiting period as a specific period is set between the fourth game to the fourteenth game (timings t1 to t2) before the execution of the present omen effect.
Although not shown in the drawings, when the third game is executed, the chance win is won, so a winning effect corresponding to the win of the chance win is displayed on the main display 8.

Also, during the standby period, basically, the effects during the normal gaming state are performed in the same way as when the transition to the pseudo-bonus state has not been determined, but during the standby period, as described above, Since the promotion performance is performed, the generation control of the winning performance is performed by the main control device 10 and the sub-control device 20 in a state where the performance frequency is relatively high (high performance frequency state).
Therefore, during the waiting period, a winning effect will occur with a relatively high probability even in a game where a rare combination has not been won, creating a state in which players' expectations for the occurrence of a precursor effect increase. It is.
It should be noted that even during the fake standby period in which no one has won the pseudo bonus state, this is a specific period in which generation control of the winning performance is performed in a state where the performance frequency is high (high performance frequency state) in the same way as described above.

Next, when the 15th game is started (timing t2), the main display 8 executes this foreshadowing effect, and for example, an effect image such as a predetermined character advancing through a cave is displayed. Become.
Further, while the present precursor performance is being performed, there is a specific period in which generation control of the winning performance is performed in a state where the performance frequency is relatively high (high performance frequency state), as in the standby period.
It should be noted that even during a fake precursor performance in which the pseudo-bonus state is not won, there is a specific period in which generation control of the winning performance is performed in a state where the performance frequency is high (high performance frequency state) in the same way as described above.

Next, when the 31st game, which is the final stage of the present omen performance, is started (timing t3), a continuous performance is executed on the main display 8 for a predetermined number of games (for example, 3 games), For example, a battle effect in which a main character and an enemy character compete against each other is performed.
Then, the continuous performance continues until the 33rd game, and after the end of the 33rd game, which is the final game of the precursory performance, a performance is executed that notifies the validity of the pseudo bonus state when any character wins. However, in the example shown in FIG. 4, the pseudo-bonus state is shown, so the player can win from the end of the last game to the start of the next game after a predetermined period of time (for example, 2 seconds) has elapsed. For example, text information such as "Win" or "Bonus Confirmed" is displayed on the main display 8 as a result image of the continuous performance, along with an image in which the main character wins.

Then, from the start of the 34th game (timing t4), the gaming state shifts from the normal gaming state to the pseudo-bonus state.
When the pseudo-bonus state is entered, an effect during the pseudo-bonus state consisting of introductory images of each appearing character, etc. is started on the main display 8.

Note that the example in FIG. 4 shows a case where the main control device 10 as the benefit granting means wins the transition lottery for the pseudo-bonus state, but if it does not win the transition lottery for the pseudo-bonus state, A fake omen effect is executed on the main display 8 due to the winning of the chance role.
As described above, the game state changes and the effects are displayed on the main display 8 in accordance with the execution of the game.

Next, the winning effect will be explained with reference to FIGS. 5 and 6.
As mentioned above, the winning performance is a performance that can be completed in one game, unlike a continuous performance that is continuously performed over a plurality of games.
In such a winning performance, the sub-control device 20 controls the main display 8, the sub-display 17, the speaker 9, the lamp 11, etc. based on control information indicating the winning combination results etc. from the main control device 10. It is executed by

Further, the sub-control device 20 controls whether or not to execute a winning effect and determines the mode of execution, etc., based on the control information indicating the lottery results of the winning combinations, the gaming state at that time, etc. from the main control device 10. There is.
Therefore, a plurality of patterns are provided in the winning presentation, with different notification modes for the characters appearing and the roles, and the sub-control device 20 selects one of the patterns depending on the lottery results of the roles, the game status at that time, etc. The winning performance will be performed.

5 and 6 show performance images on the main display 8 when the winning performance is executed.
The winning presentation is mainly to notify the lottery results of the winning combinations in the main control device 10 and to suggest the degree of expectation for the benefits that will be given based on the lottery results. This is done by displaying an image that notifies you of the results and suggests the level of expectation for benefits.
Therefore, by checking the image displayed during the winning presentation, the player has expectations for the subsequent awarding of benefits, or performs an operation to stop the reels 4.

In addition, when executing the winning effect, the sub-control device 20 selects and determines the execution mode from among a plurality of patterns based on the lottery result of the winning combination. FIG. 6 shows a winning effect consisting of pattern A or pattern B.
For example, the sub-control device 20 executes a winning effect in pattern A when winning the push-order bell role, and executes a winning effect in pattern B when winning the watermelon role, etc. (including), one of the winning patterns is executed.

In addition, in the sub-control device 20, when a lottery result of a role other than a rare role is derived, a winning effect is executed with a predetermined probability. The winning performance with pattern A is executed with a probability of 50%, and the winning performance with pattern A is executed with a probability of 50% during the above-mentioned promotion performance.
On the other hand, when a lottery result for a rare role is derived, the winning performance is executed with a higher probability than for a non-rare role. For example, when winning a strong cherry role, there is usually a 50% probability. Execute the winning effect with pattern A, execute the winning effect with pattern B with a probability of 50%, and during the incitement effect, execute the winning effect with pattern A with a probability of 5%, and execute the winning effect with pattern A with a probability of 95%. The winning performance in pattern B is executed with a probability of .

Therefore, when a rare role is won, distribution control is performed so that one of the winning effects will always be executed, and if the lottery result is other than winning the rare role, the winning effect in pattern B will not be executed. The winning effect in pattern A is executed with a predetermined probability.
In addition, in the case that a bonus (for example, a pseudo-bonus state) is awarded at the same time as winning a role, the probability of executing the winning effect may be increased, or the ratio of winning effects in pattern B being executed may be increased. You may also do so.

[Winning effect during normal gaming state (pattern A)]
First, FIG. 5 explains the winning effect executed in the execution mode of pattern A during the normal gaming state.
FIG. 5 shows the effect image displayed on the main display 8 when the winning effect in pattern A is executed based on the lottery result of the winning role. For example, the effect image when winning the Push Order Bell role is shown. Showing.
First, FIG. 5(a) shows the effect image at the start of the game when the winning effect in pattern A is executed. When the game starts, on the lower left side of the screen of the main display 8, A normal character image 30a representing a predetermined character is displayed, and a normal speech bubble image 30b including a question mark symbol "?" is displayed on the upper right side of the screen.
The effect image shown in FIG. 5(a) is displayed at the start of the game, but other than at the start of the game, it is displayed during the period from the start of the game until the spinning first reel 4 is stopped. The information may be displayed at a predetermined time.

Next, FIG. 5(b) shows a performance image displayed on the main display 8 after the end of the game in the winning performance of pattern A, for example, when any of the bell combinations in the push order is won.
As shown in FIG. 5(b), when the game ends, an image with approximately the same shape and color scheme (yellow) as the bell symbol displayed on the reels 4 is displayed at the approximate center of the screen of the main display 8. A normal bell image 30c imitating a bell is displayed.

The image displayed after the game ends announces or suggests the winning combination at that time, and by displaying an image that has approximately the same shape and color scheme as the symbol on the reel 4 corresponding to each winning combination, The winning combination in the game is announced.
However, since the chance winning combination is not set so that the same symbols will line up and stop on the reels 4 at the end of the game, when the chance winning is won, the main display 8 will contain the character information "Chance". The image is displayed.
The details will be described later, but when winning the Push Order Bell combination, due to the difference in the order in which the reels 4 stop, there are cases where the bell symbols line up in a straight line and stop, and cases where the bell symbols line up and stop in a V shape. However, the notification mode is made to differ depending on the pattern combination of the bell symbols.

In this way, when the winning effect in pattern A is executed and any image is displayed, the type of winning combination at that time will be notified after the game ends. Therefore, if the winning performance of pattern A is executed when the rare combination is won, the performance that allows the player to recognize the winning of the rare combination after the game is over is performed.
Note that even in a game where no winning role has been won, a winning effect may be executed with a predetermined probability; in this case, after the game is over, a notification that no winning role has been won ( Alternatively, an item image with a white color scheme, a "?" symbol, or the like may be displayed as the image to suggest (for example).

Note that the effect image shown in FIG. 5(b) is displayed after the game ends, but in addition to after the game ends, it is also displayed from the time the first spinning reel 4 stops until the next game starts. It may be displayed at a predetermined time between. In this case, when the push order bell is won, it is preferable to display the effect image at a time when the winning of the corresponding push order bell is confirmed, such as after the second reel 4 has stopped.

[Winning effect during normal gaming state (pattern B)]
Next, FIG. 6 will explain the winning performance executed in the execution mode of pattern B during the normal gaming state.
FIG. 6 shows the performance image displayed on the main display 8 when the winning performance in pattern B is executed based on the lottery result of the winning combination. This is a winning performance when any of the winning combinations is won, and shows a performance image on the main display 8 in the winning performance of pattern B.

First, FIG. 6(a) shows the effect image at the start of the game when the winning effect in pattern B is executed. When the game starts, a predetermined A special character image 31a showing the character is displayed, and a special speech bubble image 31b including an exclamation mark symbol "!!" is displayed on the upper right side of the screen.
The special character image 31a is enlarged more than the normal character image 30a, and the special balloon image 31b is enlarged and surrounded by polygonal lines different from the normal speech balloon image 30b.

In this way, when the winning effect of pattern B is executed, at the start of the game, the special character image 31a and the special balloon image 31b, which are displayed only when a rare combination is won, are displayed. In other words, even if the player wins a rare role, if the winning effect of pattern A is executed, the player will not be able to recognize the winning effect of the rare role at the start of the game, but if the winning effect of pattern B is executed. In this case, at the start of the game, a specific effect (first specific effect) that allows the player to recognize the winning of the rare combination is executed.
The effect image shown in FIG. 6(a) is displayed at the start of the game (when the start lever 3 is operated). It may be displayed at a predetermined time until the reels 4 are stopped.

Next, FIG. 6(b) shows the case where a rare role is won, for example, when either a strong cherry role or a weak cherry role is won, and the main display after the game ends in pattern B winning presentation. 8 is shown.
As shown in FIG. 6(b), when the game ends, an image with approximately the same shape and color scheme (red) as the cherry symbol displayed on the reels 4 is displayed at approximately the center of the screen of the main display 8. A cherry image 31c imitating a cherry is displayed.
In addition, in the winning effect in pattern B, as in pattern A, the image displayed after the game ends announces or suggests the winning role at that time, and the symbols on the reels 4 corresponding to each winning role are displayed. By displaying an image with approximately the same shape and color scheme as the winning combination of the game, the winning combination of the game is announced.
Therefore, if the winning effect of pattern B is executed when a rare role is won, it will be announced at the start of the game that some rare role has been won, and the type of rare role won will be announced at the end of the game. .

Note that the effect image shown in FIG. 6(b) is displayed after the game ends (after all reels 4 have stopped), but if the first reel 4 that is spinning stops after the game ends, The display may be displayed at a predetermined time between when the next game starts and when the next game starts.
Furthermore, if a strong cherry or watermelon role is won, each corresponding image may be changed to a larger version than when a weak cherry or watermelon role is won. If the game is set so that the subsequent game progress is more advantageous for the player when winning a winning combination such as a strong watermelon or a weak cherry winning, than when winning a weak cherry or a weak watermelon, the player It becomes possible to change expectations.

As described above, as shown in FIGS. 5 and 6, when the normal character image 30a and the normal speech bubble image 30b are displayed at the start of the game, it is possible that some winning combination including the rare winning combination has been won. Since the players are notified, the players proceed with the game with heightened expectations.
On the other hand, when the special character image 31a and the special speech bubble image 31b are displayed at the start of the game, the player is notified that he or she has won a rare combination, so the player can enjoy the game even more. We will proceed with high expectations.
Therefore, when winning a rare combination, the timing at which the player recognizes that the rare combination has been won differs depending on the type of winning performance, and it is possible to vary the player's expectations in various ways.

In addition, as mentioned above, the rare symbol combinations include the cherry and watermelon symbols, which may be missed. When the winning performance in pattern B corresponding to the winning of the winning combination is executed, the player can carefully perform the stopping operation (eye-pressing operation) of the reels 4 while being careful not to miss any subsequent winnings. It is.

In addition, after each character image and speech bubble image are displayed, images will be displayed corresponding to those images after the game ends, so the game can be played smoothly while increasing the player's expectations throughout the game. Therefore, the player can enjoy the game with peace of mind.

In addition, at the start of the game when a rare role is won, a button performance is executed as an operation performance before displaying the special character image 31a and the special speech bubble image 31b, and the performance button 2d (or the upper performance button 2f) is operated. In this case, the special character image 31a and the special balloon image 31b may be displayed.
In this way, it becomes possible to reliably notify the player of the winning of the rare combination at the start of the game by executing the button effect.
Furthermore, even if the button effect is executed, there is a possibility that the player does not operate the effect button 2d (or the upper effect button 2f); The display may be canceled (stopped), or the special character image 31a and the special speech bubble image 31b may be displayed when the first stop operation is performed on the rotating reels 4. .

Furthermore, by displaying the special character image 31a and the special balloon image 31b, the winning of any rare combination is announced before the reels 4 stop. Anything other than the above may be used as long as it notifies the winning of a rare combination, such as changing the type of character displayed, changing the background, changing the sound effect from the speaker 9, or changing the lamp 11. The light emitting mode may be changed.
Moreover, three or more types of winning performance patterns may be provided as long as there is a pattern that notifies the winning of any rare combination before the reels 4 stop.

Furthermore, after the game ends, the type of winning combination is notified by displaying on the main display 8 an image that is almost the same as the symbol on the reels 4. Any image may be displayed as long as it can be recognized, and notification means other than the main display 8 (eg, lamp 11, speaker 9) may be used for notification.
Further, the winning effect may be executed on the sub-display 17 in addition to the main display 8, or may be executed on both the main display 8 and the sub-display 17.
As described above, the winning effect is executed on the main display 8.

[Notification pattern 1 of winning performance in pattern A when winning the push order bell role]
Next, with reference to FIGS. 7 to 9, the notification pattern of the winning performance in pattern A when the push order bell combination is won, which is displayed on the main display 8, will be explained.
As mentioned above, based on the control information from the main control device 10, the sub-control device 20 executes a predetermined winning effect on the main display 8 based on the winning combination result. In this system, when a push order bell combination is won, different forms of notification are performed depending on the type of symbol combination form as a game result and the winning probability state of the pseudo bonus state at that time.

FIG. 7 shows an effect image on the main display 8 when the bell symbols are lined up in a straight line and stopped on the reel 4, as a notification pattern 1 of the winning effect in pattern A when the push order bell combination is won. There is.
In addition, in FIGS. 7 to 9, as types of push order bell combinations, the bell is activated when the stop operations are performed in the order of left stop button 5a → middle stop button 5b → right stop button 5c (stop operations in a specific pressing order). An example of a case where the symbols stop in a straight line and the bell symbol stops in a V-shape when the stop operation is performed in any other order is won in the push order bell combination (5a → 5b → 5c). ing.
As shown in FIG. 7, when the winning combination of the push order bell (5a → 5b → 5c) is won and the winning effect in pattern A is executed, depending on the stopping state of the reels 4 in the main control device 10, The sub-control device 20 causes the main display 8 to display an effect image at the time of the winning effect in pattern A.

First, FIGS. 7(a) and 7(b) show the states of the reels 4 and the main display 8 at the start of the game, and as shown, the game in which the winning effect in pattern A is executed is started. Then, the rotation of each reel 4 is started, and as explained in FIG. A normal balloon image 30b containing a question mark symbol "?" is displayed on the upper right side of the screen.

Next, FIGS. 7(c) and 7(d) show the middle of the game when some of the reels 4 are stopped, that is, the left reel 4a is stopped first, and then the middle reel 4b is stopped. As shown in FIG. 7(d), when the stop button 5 is operated in the order of the left reel 4a and the middle reel 4b, the left reel 4a and the middle reel 4b are stopped. An intermediate symbol combination mode is formed in a so-called Tenpai format in which the bell symbols 40 are lined up in a straight line on the reel 4b.
Further, even when the left reel 4a and the middle reel 4b stop, the normal character image 30a and the normal balloon image 30b continue to be displayed, as shown in FIG. 7(c).

Next, FIGS. 7(e) and 7(f) show the states of the reels 4 and the main display 8 after the game ends when all reels 4 have stopped, and as shown in FIG. 7(f), the left When the stop button 5 is stopped in the order of reel 4a → middle reel 4b → right reel 4c, bell symbols 40 are lined up in a straight line (on the lower right line) on the left reel 4a, middle reel 4b and right reel 4c. A pattern combination mode is formed.
Further, as shown in FIG. 7(e), when a symbol combination mode in which the bell symbols 40 are lined up in a straight line is formed when the game ends, the main display 8, a normal bell image 30c is displayed to notify that a symbol combination mode in which bell symbols 40 are lined up in a straight line has been formed.
The normal bell image 30c that is started to be displayed after the end of the game continues to be displayed until the next game starts.

In this way, when the main control device 10 forms a pattern combination in which the bell symbols 40 are lined up in a straight line on the reels 4 at the time of winning the push order bell combination, the sub The control device 20 causes the main display 8 to display a normal bell image 30c indicating the winning combination, thereby providing a recognizable notification of the winning combination and the number of medals awarded at that time.
That is, the main control device 10 as a variable display control means selects a symbol combination mode in which the bell symbols 40 are lined up in a straight line as a first symbol combination mode based on the winning of the push order bell combination as a specific lottery result. The sub-control device 20 as a notification control means (first notification control means) is capable of deriving to the reel 4 as a variable display means, and when a first symbol combination mode in which bell symbols 40 are lined up in a straight line is derived. Then, notification is performed in a normal notification mode in which the normal bell image 30c is displayed on the main display 8.
Therefore, when the first symbol combination mode in which the bell symbols 40 are lined up in a straight line is derived, it is difficult to make the player reliably recognize that the push order bell combination is achieved by a specific push order. It becomes possible.

In addition, when the stop button 5 is stopped in the order in which the bell symbols 40 are stopped in a straight line, the bell symbols 40 are stopped on a line other than the symbol combination mode where the bell symbols 40 are lined up on the diagonally lower right line ( For example, it is possible to stop the same symbol combination mode also on the middle horizontal line), and the same notification as described above is executed no matter which line the bell symbol 40 stops in a straight line.
Further, since the bell symbol 40 will stop in a straight line when the common bell combination is won, the same notification as above may be made.
As described above, the winning performance in notification pattern 1 is executed.

[Notification pattern 2 of winning performance in pattern A when winning the push order bell role]
Next, FIG. 8 shows a notification pattern 2 of the winning performance in pattern A when the push order bell combination is won, which is different from notification pattern 1 when the bell symbols are lined up in a straight line on the reel 4 and stop. It shows the effect image on the main display 8 when the winning effect of the aspect is executed.
As mentioned above, the main controller 10 has two probability states regarding the drawing in the pseudo-bonus state: a normal probability state in which the drawing is performed with a normal probability, and a high probability state in which the drawing is performed with a higher probability than the normal probability state. This makes it possible to draw lots in a pseudo-bonus state.

In this embodiment, when the winning performance in pattern A is executed when the push order bell combination is won, the probability state of the pseudo bonus state is suggested by changing the notification mode at that time.
Specifically, in the normal probability state, the sub-control device 20 executes the winning effect with notification pattern 1 as shown in FIG. 7, but in the high probability state, the push order bell is At a predetermined probability (for example, 10%) when the bell pattern 40 stops in a straight line at the time of winning a winning combination, a winning performance is performed using a notification pattern 2 different from the notification pattern 1.
Therefore, even in the case of a high probability state, when the bell symbol 40 stops in a straight line when the push order bell combination is won, the winning performance in notification pattern 2 is not necessarily executed, but it indicates a high probability state. The notification pattern of the winning effect will be changed.

FIG. 8 shows a case where the push order bell role (5a → 5b → 5c) is won during the high probability state and it is decided to execute the winning effect in notification pattern 2. (5a → 5b → 5c) When the winning effect in pattern A is executed, pattern A is displayed on the main display 8 by the sub-control device 20 according to the stopping state of the reels 4 in the main controller 10. Shows the performance image of the winning performance.

First, FIGS. 8(a) and 8(b) show the states of the reels 4 and the main display 8 at the start of the game, and as shown, the game in which the winning effect in pattern A is executed is started. Then, the rotation of each reel 4 is started, and as explained in FIG. A normal balloon image 30b containing a question mark symbol "?" is displayed on the upper right side of the screen.

Next, FIGS. 8(c) and 8(d) show the middle of the game when some of the reels 4 are stopped, that is, the left reel 4a is stopped first, and then the middle reel 4b is stopped. As shown in FIG. 8(d), when the stop button 5 is stopped in the order of the left reel 4a and the middle reel 4b, the left reel 4a and the middle reel 4b are stopped. An intermediate symbol combination mode is formed in a so-called Tenpai format in which the bell symbols 40 are lined up in a straight line on the reel 4b.
Further, even when the left reel 4a and the middle reel 4b stop, the normal character image 30a and the normal balloon image 30b continue to be displayed, as shown in FIG. 8(c).

Next, FIGS. 8(e) and 8(f) show the states of the reels 4 and the main display 8 after the game ends when all reels 4 have stopped, and as shown in FIG. 8(f), the left When the stop button 5 is stopped in the order of reel 4a → middle reel 4b → right reel 4c, bell symbols 40 are lined up in a straight line (on the lower right line) on the left reel 4a, middle reel 4b and right reel 4c. A pattern combination mode is formed.
Further, as shown in FIG. 8(e), when a symbol combination mode in which the bell symbols 40 are lined up in a straight line is formed at the end of the game, the bell symbols 40 are displayed approximately at the center of the screen of the main display 8. A specific bell image 30d is displayed to notify that a symbol combination pattern in which symbols are lined up in a straight line has been formed.
The specific bell image 30d at this time has the same color scheme but has an enlarged shape compared to the normal bell image 30c.
Further, the specific bell image 30d whose display is started after the end of the game continues to be displayed until the next game starts.

In this way, in some high probability states, when the main controller 10 forms a pattern combination in which the bell symbols 40 are lined up in a straight line on the reels 4 when the push order Bell combination is won, the main controller 10 Based on the control information from the device 10, the sub-control device 20 displays on the main display 8 a specific bell image 30d that is different from the normal bell image 30c and is enlarged more than the normal bell image 30c, and displays the winning combination and the current situation. Information such as the number of award medals, etc., will be notified.
Therefore, in the high probability state, the normal bell image 30c may be displayed during the winning performance, so if the normal bell image 30c is displayed, it is impossible to suggest the probability state, but the specific bell image 30d When displayed, the probability state at that time can be suggested.

That is, the sub-control device 20 as a notification control means (first notification control means) generates information related to the provision of a predetermined benefit when a first symbol combination mode in which bell symbols 40 are arranged in a straight line is derived. A normal notification mode in which a normal bell image 30c that cannot suggest a probability state is displayed on the main display 8, and a specific notification mode in which a specific bell image 30d that can suggest a probability state is displayed on the main display 8. The winning effect will be executed in this notification mode.
In this way, when the specific bell image 30d is displayed in the winning effect when the push order bell role is won, it is suggested that there is a high probability state, so it is possible to increase the player's expectations. It becomes.
In addition, since the specific bell image 30d is displayed with a predetermined probability when the bell symbols 40 are lined up in a straight line when the push order bell combination is won, it is possible to suppress the suggestion of a high probability state, and the normal probability state It is also possible to prevent the operating rate of the slot machine 1 from decreasing.

In addition, even if the order of stop operation of the stop button 5 is to stop the bell pattern 40 in a straight line, even if the bell pattern 40 is stopped in a straight line on a line other than the above-mentioned diagonally lower right line. The same notification as above is executed.
Further, the probability state may be suggested by other than enlarging the image, or by changing the shape of the image itself or changing the color scheme of the image. Further, the probability state may be suggested by displaying a notification image on a device other than the main display 8, or the probability state may be suggested using a notification means other than the display (lamp 11 or speaker 9). You can do it like this.
Further, since the bell symbol 40 will stop in a straight line when the common bell combination is won, the same notification as above may be made.
As described above, the winning performance in notification pattern 2 is executed.

[Notification pattern 3 of winning performance in pattern A when winning the push order bell role]
Next, FIG. 9 shows the notification pattern 1 and the notification pattern 3 of the winning performance in pattern A when the push order bell combination is won. This shows an effect image displayed on the main display 8 when a winning effect in a manner different from pattern 2 is executed.
As described above, in the main control device 10, when any of the push order Bell combinations is won, the stop button 5 is stopped in the stop operation order set corresponding to the type of the push order Bell combination that was won. When operated, the bell symbols line up in a straight line on the reels 4 and stop, and when the stop button 5 is operated in any other order, the bell symbols line up in a V-shape on the reels 4. The reels are controlled so that they line up and stop.

In this embodiment, when the winning effect in pattern A is executed when the push order bell combination is won, the stop operation order of the stop button 5 at that time, that is, whether the bell symbols are lined up in a straight line on the reel 4 or not. , the notification mode is changed depending on whether they are lined up in a V-shape.
Specifically, when the bell symbols are lined up in a straight line on the reels 4 when the push-order bell combination is won, the sub-control device 20 executes the winning effect using the notification pattern 1 or notification pattern 2 described above. However, when the bell symbols are lined up in a V-shape on the reels 4, a winning effect is executed using a notification pattern 3 different from the notification pattern 1 or notification pattern 2.
It should be noted that if the bell symbols are lined up in a V-shape on the reels 4 when the push order bell combination is won, the probability state is not suggested.

FIG. 9 shows a notification pattern at the time of a winning effect when the stop operation is performed in the order of left reel 4a → right reel 4c → middle reel 4b even though the push order bell role (5a → 5b → 5c) is won. 3, and the winning effect in pattern A is executed due to winning of the push order bell winning combination (5a → 5b → 5c) 20 shows a performance image at the time of a winning performance in pattern A.

First, FIGS. 9(a) and 9(b) show the states of the reels 4 and the main display 8 at the start of the game, and as shown, the game in which the winning effect in pattern A is executed has started. Then, the rotation of each reel 4 is started, and as explained in FIG. A normal balloon image 30b containing a question mark symbol "?" is displayed on the upper right side of the screen.

Next, FIGS. 9(c) and 9(d) show the middle of the game when some of the reels 4 are stopped, that is, the left reel 4a is stopped first, and then the right reel 4c is stopped. As shown in FIG. 9(d), when the stop button 5 is operated in the order of left reel 4a → right reel 4c, the upper row of left reel 4a The bell symbol 40 stops at the upper stage of the right reel 4c, and a midway symbol combination mode is formed in which the bell symbol 40 can be stopped in either a straight line or a V-shape.
Further, even when the left reel 4a and the middle reel 4b stop, the normal character image 30a and the normal balloon image 30b continue to be displayed, as shown in FIG. 9(c).

Next, FIGS. 9(e) and 9(f) show the states of the reels 4 and the main display 8 after the end of the game when all reels 4 have stopped, and as shown in FIG. When winning the order bell combination (5a → 5b → 5c), the stop button 5 is operated in the order of left reel 4a → right reel 4c → middle reel 4b, that is, a stop operation in which the bell symbol 40 is not stopped in a straight line is performed. A symbol combination mode is formed in which the bell symbols 40 are arranged in a V-shape over the upper stage of the left reel 4a, the middle stage of the middle reel 4b, and the upper stage of the right reel 4c.

Further, as shown in FIG. 9(e), when a symbol combination mode in which the bell symbols 40 are arranged in a V-shape is formed at the end of the game, the bell symbol 40 is displayed at the approximate center of the screen of the main display 8. A special bell image 30e is displayed to notify that a symbol combination pattern in which 40 are arranged in a V-shape has been formed.
The special bell image 30e at this time has a different internal pattern from the normal bell image 30c and the specific bell image 30d, for example, a pattern with diagonal lines drawn thereon. Further, although the details will be described later, the color scheme is also different from the normal bell image 30c and the specific bell image 30d, and the normal bell image 30c and the specific bell image 30d have a fixed color scheme (yellow). On the other hand, the special bell image 30e can change its color scheme according to the setting value in the probability setting device 14 at that time.
Therefore, when the special bell image 30e is displayed, by checking the color scheme of the image, it is possible to predict the setting value of the probability setting device 14 at that time to some extent.
Further, the special bell image 30e whose display is started after the end of the game continues to be displayed until the next game starts.

As described above, when the main controller 10 forms a symbol combination in which the bell symbols 40 are arranged in a V-shape on the reels 4 at the time of winning the push order bell combination, the control information from the main controller 10 Based on this, the sub-control device 20 causes the main display 8 to display a special bell image 30e, which is different from the normal bell image 30c and the specific bell image 30d, to provide recognizable information such as the winning combination and the number of medals awarded at that time. It will be destroyed.

That is, when the second symbol combination mode in which the bell symbols 40 are arranged in a V-shape is derived, the sub-control device 20 as the notification control means (second notification control means) performs a normal notification mode (normal bell pattern). A winning effect is executed in a special notification mode in which a special bell image 30e different from the image 30c) and a specific notification mode (specific bell image 30d) is displayed on the main display 8.

In this way, in the winning effect when the push order bell role is won, if the bell pattern stops in a V-shape, the special bell image 30e is displayed, so that the bell pattern appears in a V-shape to the player. This makes it possible to reliably recognize that the vehicle has stopped.
This is because when the bell symbols stop in a V-shape, it is more difficult for the player to understand the combination of symbols forming the prize pattern than when they stop in a straight line. In order to compensate for the low level of recognition of prize formats, different notification formats are used. That is, by executing a notification mode different from the notification mode with which the player is familiar, it becomes possible to make the player reliably recognize that the bell symbol has stopped in a V-shape.

In addition, if the stop button 5 is not pressed in the order in which the bell symbols 40 are stopped in a straight line (a specific pressing order), the upper row of the left reel 4a, the middle row of the middle reel 4b, and the right reel are The bell pattern 40 may be stopped in a V-shape at a location other than the one where the bell pattern 40 stops in a V-shape toward the upper row of 4c, and in this case, the same notification as described above may be performed. .
In addition, if the stop button 5 is not pressed in a specific order, instead of stopping the bell symbols 40 in a V-shape on the reels 4, the bell symbols 40 may be stopped in an L-shape, or other symbols may be The symbol combination mode at the time of winning the push order bell combination may be formed by including the following. In this case as well, it is preferable that notification similar to the above be performed.

In addition, the notification when the bell pattern 40 does not stop in a straight line may be done by changing the image in a manner other than the manner described above, such as changing the shape of the image itself or changing the color scheme of the image. It's okay. Further, the above-mentioned notification may be performed by displaying a notification image on a device other than the main display 8, or the above-mentioned notification mode may be realized using a notification means other than the display (lamp 11 or speaker 9). It's okay.
In addition, when the winning performance is executed, notification regarding the push order bell role is executed, but after the end of the game where the push order bell role is won and the winning performance is not executed, the push order bell role is established. It may also be possible to issue notifications regarding this.
As described above, the winning performance in notification pattern 3 is executed.

[Special bell image color scheme selection rate]
Next, the selection rate of the color scheme of the special bell image will be explained with reference to FIG.
As mentioned above, when the winning effect in pattern A is executed when the push order bell role is won, if the bell symbols stop in a V-shape on the reels 4, the special bell image 30e is displayed after the game ends. (see FIG. 9(e)) is displayed on the main display 8, and the sub-control device 20 determines the color scheme of the special bell image 30e at this time according to the setting value of the probability setting device 14. That's what I do.
Four colors are set for the special bell image 30e: blue, green, red, and rainbow colors. Based on this, one color scheme is decided.
Therefore, by checking the color scheme when the special bell image 30e is displayed, it is possible to predict to some extent the setting value of the probability setting device 14 at that time.

FIG. 10 shows the selection rate according to each setting value in the probability setting device 14 when the sub-control device 20 determines the color scheme of the special bell image 30e.
First, as shown in FIG. 10, when the setting value of the probability setting device 14 is "setting 1", the probability of selecting "blue" is 99%, the probability of selecting "green" is 1%, Selection control is performed so that the probability of selecting "red" is 0% and the probability of selecting "rainbow color" is 0%.

Further, when the setting value of the probability setting device 14 is "Setting 2", the probability of selecting "blue" is 98%, the probability of selecting "green" is 2%, and the probability of selecting "red". Selection control is performed so that the probability of selecting "Rainbow Color" is 0% and the probability of selecting "Rainbow Color" is 0%.
Furthermore, when the setting value of the probability setting device 14 is "setting 3", the probability of selecting "blue" is 97%, the probability of selecting "green" is 3%, and the probability of selecting "red". Selection control is performed so that the probability of selecting "Rainbow Color" is 0% and the probability of selecting "Rainbow Color" is 0%.

Furthermore, when the setting value of the probability setting device 14 is "setting 4", the probability of selecting "blue" is 95%, the probability of selecting "green" is 4%, and the probability of selecting "red". Selection control is performed so that the probability of selecting "Rainbow Color" is 1% and 0%.
Furthermore, when the setting value of the probability setting device 14 is "setting 5", the probability of selecting "blue" is 93%, the probability of selecting "green" is 5%, and the probability of selecting "red". Selection control is performed so that the probability of selecting "Rainbow Color" is 2% and 0%.
Further, when the setting value of the probability setting device 14 is "Setting 6", the probability of selecting "Blue" is 90%, the probability of selecting "Green" is 6%, and the probability of selecting "Red". Selection control is performed so that the probability of selecting "Rainbow Color" is 3% and the probability of selecting "Rainbow Color" is 1%.

Since the color scheme of the special bell image 30e is determined by each selection rate as described above, it is possible to suggest the setting value in the probability setting device 14 by the difference in the color scheme of the special bell image 30e, and the color scheme changes from blue to green to red. →The probability that the setting value of the probability setting device 14 is set higher increases in the order of rainbow colors.
That is, the sub-control device 20 as the second notification control means can suggest the setting stage in the probability setting device 14 as the setting means, depending on the type of the special notification mode (special bell image 30e).

Therefore, by checking the color scheme of the displayed special bell image 30e, the player can predict to some extent the setting value of the probability setting device 14 at that time, which can be used as a reference when selecting the slot machine 1 to play. This makes it possible to provide information that satisfies players.
Further, as mentioned above, the special bell image 30e is displayed only when the bell pattern stops in a V-shape, so it is possible to impose some restrictions on the display of setting suggestion information. It also becomes possible to adjust the profit balance between players and gaming parlors.

Furthermore, if the color scheme of the special bell image 30e is red, there is no possibility of selecting settings 1 to 3, which are relatively low settings, and therefore settings 4 to 6, which are relatively high settings. It becomes possible to increase the player's expectations and desire to play.
Furthermore, if the color scheme of the special bell image 30e is rainbow-colored, settings 1 to 5 will not be selected, so setting 6, which is the highest setting, will be confirmed, and the player's expectations will be reduced. It is also possible to greatly increase the player's desire to play.

Note that the selection rate of the color scheme of the special bell image 30e may be other than that described above. For example, the selection rate may be such that it can be expected that it will be either a group with an odd setting value or a group with an even number setting value. , the selection rate may be such that the possibility of a specific setting value (for example, setting 1 or setting 2) is excluded.

In addition to suggesting the setting value of the probability setting device 14 based on the difference in the color scheme of the special bell image 30e, the selection control of the color scheme may be performed so as to suggest a normal probability state and a high probability state.
Furthermore, in addition to suggesting the setting value of the probability setting device 14 by different color schemes of the special bell images 30e, for example, a pseudo bonus state may be changed depending on the number of games played (so-called number of games management). Additionally, useful information for the player, such as the number of games to be played before transitioning to the pseudo-bonus state, may be suggested.
The color scheme of the special bell image is selected as described above.

[Variation example 1 of winning performance]
Next, with reference to FIG. 11, as a modification example 1 of the winning effect in pattern A when the push order bell winning combination is won, a winning effect when the bell symbols are lined up in a V-shape and stop on the reels 4 will be explained. do.
As mentioned above, when the winning effect in pattern A is executed when the push order bell role is won, if the bell symbols stop in a V-shape on the reels 4, the special bell image 30e is displayed after the game ends. is displayed on the main display 8, but in the embodiment described above, the display of the special bell image 30e is continued until the next game is started.

However, since the special bell image 30e includes information that suggests the setting value of the probability setting device 14, useful information that should originally be given only to the player playing the slot machine 1 is not provided. If the information is displayed for a relatively long time, such as until the start of the next game, there is a risk that it will be disclosed to other players. This could lead to
Furthermore, many players temporarily suspend playing on the slot machine 1 after the game ends, and if the special bell image 30e continues to be displayed at that point, an unspecified number of players may The special bell image 30e will be disclosed to the player, which will not only make the player feel dissatisfied, but also potentially affect the business of the game parlor.
Therefore, as a first modification of the winning performance, a winning performance as shown in FIG. 11 may be executed.

First, FIG. 11(a) shows the main display 8 when a symbol combination mode in which the bell symbols 40 are arranged in a V-shape is formed at the end of the game, similar to FIG. 9(e) described above. Shows a performance image.
As described above, when the game ends, the bell symbols 40 are arranged in a V-shape approximately at the center of the screen of the main display 8, forming a symbol combination mode in which the bell symbols 40 are arranged in a V-shape. A special bell image 30e is displayed to notify that the symbol combination mode has been formed.

Then, when a predetermined period of time (for example, 5 seconds) has elapsed from the end of the game, that is, from the time when the display of the special bell image 30e started, the display of the special bell image 30e changes to the normal bell image, as shown in FIG. Control for switching to the display 30c is executed by the sub-control device 20.
Further, the display of the switched normal bell image 30c is continued until the next game is started.

Although not shown, if the bell symbols are lined up in a straight line and stopped on the reels 4, the game ends without switching of the bell images after a predetermined period of time, similar to the above-described embodiment. From then until the start of the next game, either the normal bell image 30c or the specific bell image 30d will be continuously displayed.
Therefore, when the special bell image 30e is displayed, the display time is shorter than when the normal bell image 30c or the specific bell image 30d is displayed because the display is switched.

That is, the sub-control device 20 as the second notification control means changes the notification execution time in the special notification mode (special bell image 30e) to the normal notification mode (normal bell image 30c) and the specific notification mode (specific bell image 30e). This is set to be shorter than the execution time of the notification using the bell image 30d).
Further, the sub-control device 20 as the second notification control means can end the notification in the special notification mode and switch to another notification mode based on the elapse of a predetermined period of time after executing the notification in the special notification mode. That is to say.

In this way, even when the special bell image 30e is displayed, the display is switched to the normal bell image 30c after a predetermined period of time, and the display is switched to the normal bell image 30c in a shorter time than when the normal bell image 30c or the specific bell image 30d is displayed. Since only the special bell image 30e is displayed, the display of the special bell image 30e, which includes information that can suggest the setting value in the probability setting device 14, is not displayed to players other than the player to whom it should originally be disclosed. This makes it possible to reduce the possibility that the information will be disclosed.
In addition, since it is possible to prevent confidential information such as information suggesting setting values in the probability setting device 14 from being disclosed to an unspecified number of players, this also reduces problems in the operation of the game parlor. This makes it possible to reduce the possibility of this occurring.

Note that after the display is switched from the special bell image 30e to the normal bell image 30c, for example, by performing a predetermined operation such as operating the production button 2d, the initially displayed special bell image 30e can be displayed again. A means for restoring the initial display may be provided. Also in this case, if a predetermined period of time has elapsed since the special bell image 30e was displayed again, it is preferable to switch to the display of the normal bell image 30c.
In this way, it becomes possible to reconfirm the special bell image 30e, and when conducting research on the special bell image 30e using internet information, or asking a friend who came to the store with you to check the image. This is very convenient in some cases.
As described above, the winning effect as Modification 1 is executed.

[Variation example 2 of winning performance]
Next, with reference to FIG. 12, as a modification example 2 of the winning effect in pattern A when the push order bell combination is won, a winning effect when the bell symbols are lined up in a straight line and stopped on the reels 4 will be explained. .
As mentioned above, when the winning effect in pattern A is executed when the push order bell combination is won, if the bell symbols stop in a straight line on the reels 4, the normal bell image 30c or the specific bell image 30d is displayed on the main display 8, but in the embodiment described above, the normal bell image 30c or the specific bell image 30d is displayed after the game ends.
On the other hand, in the second modification of the winning effect, as shown in FIG. 12, the normal bell image 30c or the specific bell image 30d is displayed before the end of the game.
Therefore, in the second modification of the winning performance, the notification timing of the normal bell image 30c or the specific bell image 30d is earlier than in the above-described embodiment.

First, FIGS. 12(a) and 12(b) show that the left reel 4a is stopped first when a part of the reels 4 stops, that is, when the push order Bell combination (5a → 5b → 5c) is won. , shows the states of the reels 4 and the main display 8 during the game at the time when the middle reel 4b is then stopped.
Note that, although not shown, in the second modification of the winning performance, the above-described normal character image 30a and normal speech bubble image 30b are displayed on the main display 8 at the start of the game.
Then, when the stop button 5 is operated in the order of the left reel 4a and the middle reel 4b, the bell symbols 40 are lined up in a straight line on the left reel 4a and the middle reel 4b, as shown in FIG. 12(b). An intermediate symbol combination mode in a so-called Tenpai format is formed.

Further, as shown in FIG. 12(a), when the stop button 5 is operated in the order of the left reel 4a → middle reel 4b, the normal character image 30a and the normal speech bubble image 30b displayed on the main display 8 is deleted, and instead, a normal bell image 30c is displayed approximately in the center of the screen.
That is, in the embodiment described above, the bell image (normal bell image 30c or specific bell image 30d) that was displayed after the end of the game is displayed at the time when the left reel 4a and the middle reel 4b stop in the second modification. , it is displayed in advance before the end of the game that a symbol combination mode in which the bell symbols 40 are lined up in a straight line is formed.
In addition, when winning the push order bell combination (5a → 5b → 5c), when the stop button 5 is operated in the order of the left reel 4a → middle reel 4b, the symbol combination mode in which the bell symbols 40 are lined up in a straight line is created. Since it is certain that the winning combination will be formed, even if the normal bell image 30c is displayed in advance, there will be no contradiction in notifying the winning combination.

Next, FIGS. 12(c) to 12(e) show the states of the reels 4 and the main display 8 after the game ends when all the reels 4 have stopped.
First, as shown in FIG. 12(e), when the stop button 5 is operated in the order of left reel 4a → middle reel 4b → right reel 4c, bell symbols appear on the left reel 4a, middle reel 4b, and right reel 4c. A pattern combination mode in which 40 are lined up in a straight line (on the diagonally lower right line) is formed.
Furthermore, when the symbol combination mode in which the bell symbols 40 are lined up in a straight line is formed when the game ends, the symbol combination mode in which the bell symbols 40 are lined up in a straight line is displayed approximately at the center of the screen of the main display 8. Either the normal bell image 30c shown in FIG. 12(c) or the specific bell image 30d shown in FIG. 12(d) is displayed as an image to notify that the winning combination has been formed, and the winning combination and prize at that time are displayed. Information such as the number of medals and other information is provided.
Further, the normal bell image 30c or the specific bell image 30d is continuously displayed until the next game is started.

Therefore, when the normal bell image 30c is finally displayed, the normal bell image 30c is displayed before the end of the game, and continues to be displayed even after the end of the game.
On the other hand, when the specific bell image 30d is finally displayed, the normal bell image 30c is displayed before the end of the game, and the display is switched from the normal bell image 30c to the specific bell image 30d when the game ends. Become.
Note that the final selection of whether to display the normal bell image 30c or the specific bell image 30d is made by the sub-control device 20, as in the above-described embodiment, and in the case of the normal probability state, the normal bell image 30c or the specific bell image 30d is selected. The image 30c is finally displayed, and in the case of a high probability state, the specific bell image 30d is finally displayed with a predetermined probability.

In this way, in the second modification of the winning performance, it is announced that a symbol combination mode in which the bell symbols 40 are lined up in a straight line will be formed on the reels 4 before the game ends.
That is, the sub-control device 20 as the notification control means can execute notification corresponding to the symbol combination mode even before the symbol combination mode is derived on the reels 4.

In addition, when the specific bell image 30d is finally displayed, the normal bell image 30c is displayed before the symbol combination mode in which the bell symbols 40 are lined up in a straight line is formed on the reels 4, and the bell image 30c is displayed. After the symbol combination mode in which the symbols 40 are lined up in a straight line is formed, the specific bell image 30d is displayed.
That is, when executing notification in a specific notification mode (specific bell image 30d), the sub-control device 20 as the first notification control means selects a first pattern combination mode in which the bell symbols 40 are lined up in a straight line. Notification in a normal notification mode (normal bell image 30c) can be executed before the first symbol combination mode is derived, and notification can be executed in a specific notification mode after the first symbol combination mode is derived. .

Therefore, regarding the notification of the winning of the push order bell combination, the notification is executed for a relatively long time before the end of the game, and it becomes possible to execute the notification reliably and efficiently.
Furthermore, when the specific bell image 30d is finally displayed, the bell image will change in the middle, so it is possible to make the display of the specific bell image 30d more prominent by changing the image. This makes it possible for the player to reliably recognize that the specific bell image 30d has been displayed.

Next, referring to FIG. 13, as a modification example 2 of the winning effect in pattern A when the push order bell winning combination is won, a winning effect when the bell symbols are lined up in a V-shape and stop on the reels 4 will be explained. do.
As mentioned above, when the winning effect in pattern A is executed when the push order bell role is won, if the bell symbols stop on the reels 4 in a V-shape, the special bell image 30e is displayed as the main display. However, in this modified example 2, as shown in FIG. 13, when displaying the special bell image 30e, in the same way as when displaying the normal bell image 30c or the specific bell image 30d, I try to run it before the game ends.
Therefore, even when the special bell image 30e is displayed, the notification timing of the special bell image 30e is earlier than in the above-described embodiment.

First, FIGS. 13(a) and 13(b) show that the left reel 4a is stopped first when a part of the reels 4 stops, that is, when the push order Bell combination (5a→5b→5c) is won. , and then shows the states of the reels 4 and the main display 8 during the game at the time when the right reel 4c is stopped.
Although not shown, the above-described normal character image 30a and normal balloon image 30b are displayed on the main display 8 at the start of the game.
Then, when the stop button 5 is operated in the order of left reel 4a → right reel 4c, the bell symbol 40 stops at the top of the left reel 4a and the top of the right reel 4c, as shown in FIG. 13(b). Thus, a pattern combination mode in which the bell symbols are lined up in a V-shape and can be stopped is formed.

Further, as shown in FIG. 13(a), when the stop button 5 is stopped in the order of the left reel 4a → right reel 4c, the normal character image 30a and the normal speech bubble image 30b displayed on the main display 8 is deleted, and a special bell image 30e is displayed in its place approximately in the center of the screen.
That is, in the embodiment described above, the special bell image 30e that was displayed after the end of the game is displayed in the second modification when the left reel 4a and the right reel 4c stop, and the bell symbol 40 is displayed in a V-shape. The fact that a lined symbol combination mode will be formed is displayed in advance before the end of the game.
In addition, when winning the push order bell combination (5a → 5b → 5c), when the stop button 5 is operated in the order of the left reel 4a → right reel 4c, a symbol combination in which the bell symbols 40 are arranged in a V-shape is created. Since it is determined that a pattern will be formed, even if the special bell image 30e is displayed in advance, there will be no contradiction in notifying the winning combination.

Next, FIGS. 13(c) and 13(d) show the states of the reels 4 and the main display 8 after the game ends when all the reels 4 have stopped.
First, as shown in FIG. 13(d), when the stop button 5 is stopped in the order of left reel 4a → right reel 4c → middle reel 4b, the bell symbol appears on the left reel 4a, middle reel 4b, and right reel 4c. A pattern combination mode in which 40 are arranged in a V-shape is formed.
Furthermore, even after the symbol combination mode in which the bell symbols 40 are arranged in a V-shape is formed at the end of the game, as shown in FIG. The display of the special bell image 30e is maintained as it is and continues to be displayed until the next game is started, and a recognizable notification of the winning combination, the number of medals awarded at that time, etc. is performed.

In this way, even when a symbol combination mode in which the bell symbols 40 are arranged in a V-shape is formed, the display of the special bell image 30e is executed before the end of the game and continues even after the end of the game. This is executed, and a symbol combination mode in which the bell symbols 40 are arranged in a V-shape is formed on the reel 4, and the fact that it has been formed is notified.
That is, when executing notification in a special notification mode (special bell image 30e), the sub-control device 20 as the second notification control means uses a second symbol combination mode in which the bell symbols 40 are arranged in a V-shape. It is possible to continuously perform notification in a special notification mode from before the second symbol combination mode is derived to after the second symbol combination mode is derived.

Therefore, the notification regarding the formation of the symbol combination mode in which the bell symbols 40 are arranged in a V-shape is executed over a relatively long time before the game ends, and it is difficult to execute the notification reliably and efficiently. It becomes possible.
Furthermore, as described above, when the specific bell image 30d is finally displayed, the bell image changes during the game depending on the end of the game, whereas when the special bell image 30e is displayed, the bell image changes during the game depending on the end of the game. Since the image does not change midway through, by displaying different notification modes like this, it is possible to clearly see that the pattern combinations are arranged differently, and the difference in the winning combination and the number of medals awarded at that time can be made clear. This makes it possible for the player to reliably recognize the differences between the two.
As described above, the winning effect as Modification 2 is executed.

[Transition of gaming state and display contents on main display when pseudo bonus state is won during fake omen performance]
Next, with reference to the timing chart of FIG. 14, we will discuss the transition of the game state realized by the control of the main controller 10 and the sub-control device 20, and the display content on the main display 8, especially during the fake precursor performance. The transition of the gaming state when winning the pseudo-bonus state and the display contents on the main display will be explained.

Similar to FIG. 4 described above, FIG. 14 shows the correspondence between the progress of the game and changes in the display content on the main display 8 during that time.
However, unlike FIG. 4, in FIG. 14, a predetermined role (for example, a chance role) is won in the normal gaming state and a fake precursor performance is executed, and a predetermined role (for example, a chance win) is won during the execution of the fake precursor performance. The effect contents (effect image) displayed on the main display 8 are shown when transition to the pseudo-bonus state is determined with a predetermined probability (for example, 20%) at the time of winning a winning combination.
Therefore, when the first predetermined role (for example, a chance role) is won, the transition to the pseudo-bonus state is non-winning and only the fake precursor performance is executed, and then, during the fake precursor performance, the predetermined role (for example, a chance role) is executed again. ) shows the effect contents (effect image) when it is decided to move to the pseudo bonus state after winning.

In this embodiment, under the control of the main control device 10 and the sub-control device 20, if a lottery trigger role (for example, a chance role) in a pseudo bonus state is won while the fake precursor performance is already being executed, , After the execution of the fake omen effect ends, the omen effect can be performed again.
Therefore, even if it is announced that the fake bonus state will not be entered due to the end of the fake omen effect, the omen effect may be restarted and the actual omen effect may be started, thereby maintaining the player's sense of anticipation. I'm trying to increase it.

In addition, in the present embodiment, when a transition to the pseudo-bonus state is determined by winning a lottery trigger role (for example, a chance role) in the pseudo-bonus state during the fake precursor performance, a predetermined probability (for example, 80%), the real omen effect is started after the fake omen effect ends, thereby restarting the omen effect.
Therefore, even if you win a pseudo-bonus state during a fake omen performance, the omen performance will not necessarily restart after the fake omen performance ends, and the omen performance will not restart after the fake omen performance ends and will shift to the pseudo bonus state. In this case, for example, the continuous performance will be executed a predetermined number of games (for example, three games) before reaching the specified number of games for transitioning to a predetermined pseudo-bonus state.

On the other hand, even if a lottery trigger role (for example, a chance role) in a pseudo-bonus state is won during a fake precursor performance, even if it is not decided to shift to a pseudo-bonus state, there is a predetermined probability (for example, 10%). After the fake omen performance ends, the fake omen performance is restarted by starting the fake omen performance again.
Therefore, even if the omen performance is restarted after the end of the first fake omen performance, the actual omen performance is not confirmed by restarting the omen performance, and the content of the performance is made to have variety.

In addition, as mentioned above, when winning a lottery trigger role (for example, a chance role) in a pseudo-bonus state and executing an omen effect, the number of games between winning the lottery trigger role and ending the omen effect. This is determined in advance, and the sub-control device 20 manages the progress of the performance based on this specified number of games. However, even if the foreshadowing performance is restarted after the fake precursory performance ends, the The content of the presentation is controlled based on the predetermined number of games determined in advance.

Therefore, depending on when the lottery trigger role in the pseudo-bonus state is won during the fake omen performance, the omen performance may or may not be restarted immediately after the end of the first fake omen performance depending on the setting of the waiting period. If the time when the fake omen effect ends is after the waiting period for the omen effect scheduled to restart has passed, the omen effect will be restarted immediately after the end of the first fake omen effect, and the specified number of games will be played. The omen effect will be executed again for the remaining number of minutes of the game.
On the other hand, if the first fake omen performance ends before the waiting period for the omen performance scheduled to restart has elapsed, the omen performance will not be restarted immediately after the end of the first fake omen performance, and will temporarily resume normal operation. After the waiting period elapses after returning to the performance, the omen performance will be restarted from the beginning.

Note that when performing the precursor performance again after the end of the first fake precursor performance, the waiting period may be ignored and the precursor performance may be restarted immediately after the end of the first fake precursor performance.
In this case, if the time when the fake precursor performance ends is before the waiting period for the restart scheduled precursor performance has elapsed, the restart precursor performance will be executed for a longer period than usual.

In addition, if during the fake omen performance, a lottery trigger role in the pseudo bonus state is won and a transition to the pseudo bonus state is determined, the main omen performance may be restarted after the fake omen performance ends. However, if the player wins the lottery trigger for the pseudo-bonus state during the fake omen performance and the transition to the pseudo-bonus state is not determined, the fake omen performance may not be restarted after the fake omen performance ends. . Further, both of the above conditions may be executed together.
If the fake omen performance is not restarted after the fake omen performance ends, it becomes certain that the omen performance restarted by the restart of the omen performance is the real omen performance, and it is possible to further increase the player's sense of expectation. It becomes possible.

First, as shown in FIG. 14, during the normal gaming state (1st to 3rd games) when the transition to the pseudo-bonus state has not been determined, the performance frequency during the normal gaming state in the normal state is similar to the above. A performance will be held.

Next, when executing the third game in the normal gaming state (timing t5), if you win the chance hand and are not won in the pseudo bonus state by lottery triggered by the winning, the above-mentioned As described above, the fake precursor performance will be executed, but a waiting period is set between the 4th game and the 14th game (timings t6 to t7) before the execution of the fake precursor performance. , During this period, the performance during the normal game state is performed in the high performance frequency state as described above.
Although not shown in the drawings, when the third game is executed, the chance win is won, so a winning effect corresponding to the win of the chance win is displayed on the main display 8.

Next, when the 15th game starts (timing t7), the waiting period ends and a fake omen effect is executed on the main display 8, for example, an effect in which a predetermined character advances through a cave. The image will be displayed.
Further, while the fake precursor performance is being performed, the generation control of the winning performance is performed in a state where the performance frequency is relatively high (high performance frequency state), similarly to during the standby period.

Next, at the time of the 17th game (timing t8) during the normal game state where the fake precursor performance is being executed, the chance hand is won, and the pseudo bonus state is won by a lottery triggered by the winning. If this happens, a preview performance is executed on the main display 8 in parallel with the fake precursor performance that has already been executed.
Although the details will be described later, the preview performance is a performance that suggests that the foreshadowing performance will be restarted after the end of the fake foreshadowing performance. ).
Although not shown in the drawings, when the 17th game is executed, the chance win is won, so a winning effect corresponding to the win of the chance win is displayed on the main display 8.

Next, when the 31st game, which is the final stage of the fake omen performance, is started (timing t9), a continuous performance is performed on the main display 8 for a predetermined number of games (for example, 3 games), For example, a battle effect in which a main character and an enemy character compete against each other is performed.
Then, the continuous performance continues until the 33rd game, and after the end of the 33rd game, which is the final game of the precursory performance, a performance is executed that notifies the validity of the pseudo bonus state when any character wins. However, the example shown in FIG. 14 shows the case of a fake precursor effect when a player does not win in a pseudo-bonus state, so the next game starts after a predetermined period of time (for example, 2 seconds) has elapsed from the end of the last game. Until then, text information such as "defeat" is displayed on the main display 8 together with an image in which the main character is defeated as a result of the continuous performance.
Further, even while the continuous performance is being executed, a preview performance is executed on the main display 8 in parallel with the continuous performance.

Then, from the start of the 34th game (timing t10), the main indicator 8 executes the present precursor effect, which is executed based on the winning of the chance hand during the execution of the 17th game (timing t8). becomes.
In addition, in the 34th game, since the waiting period before the execution of the main omen effect has already passed, the real omen effect starts immediately after the fake omen effect ends, and the started omen effect is played for the specified number of games. It will continue to be executed for the remainder of the period.
As described above, the transition of the game state and the performance display on the main display 8 are performed when the pseudo bonus state is won during the fake precursor performance.

[Example of display when performing a preview effect during a fake omen effect]
Next, with reference to FIG. 15, a preview effect displayed on the main display 8 during a fake precursor effect will be described.
As mentioned above, based on the control information from the main control device 10, the sub-control device 20 controls the fake bonus when the chance win is won and the drawing triggered by the win results in a pseudo-bonus state. The foreshadowing performance is executed on the main display 8, and furthermore, when the chance role is won again during the fake foreshadowing performance, the forewarning performance is executed with a predetermined probability.

FIG. 15 shows an effect image on the main display 8 when a chance win is won in a game executed during a fake omen effect.
First, as shown in FIG. 15(a), when the fake omen effect is executed, a predetermined character advances through the cave as an omen effect image A40a corresponding to the fake omen effect in the main part of the screen of the main display 8. A visually stunning effect image (video) is displayed.

Next, FIG. 15(b) shows a performance image on the main display 8 during execution of a predetermined game after winning a chance role during the fake omen performance.
As shown in FIG. 15(b), if a chance role is won during the fake omen performance, during the subsequent game execution, a preview image A50a indicating that the omen performance will resume after the fake omen performance ends is displayed. It is displayed on the lower right side of the main display 8 in parallel with the fake omen effect inside.
Note that the preview image A50a is made to appear at the start of the next game after the game in which the chance role is won, but since the winning effect is executed when the chance role is won, the winning effect is not displayed in the game where the chance role is won. The preview image A50a may be made to appear in association with the presentation content.

The preview image A50a is configured with an area that does not obstruct the visibility of the fake precursor performance that is being executed, and shows text information of "Notice" indicating that the precursor performance will resume, and the level of expectation for the restart of the precursor performance. , for example, includes numerical information of "30%".
Further, the preview image A50a that has appeared will continue to be displayed until the fake foreshadowing performance that is being executed is completed.
Note that details regarding the display of the degree of expectation regarding the restart of the precursor performance will be described later.

Next, FIG. 15(c) shows the performance image displayed on the main display 8 after the game ends in the final game of the continuous performance executed at the end of the fake precursor performance.
As shown in FIG. 15(c), the fake precursor effect is executed when the pseudo bonus state is not won, so after the end of the final game of the continuous effect, the main character loses in the battle effect. A result image A40b consisting of an image showing ``defeat'' and text information such as ``defeat'' is displayed on the main part of the screen of the main display 8.
Furthermore, even after the end of the final game of the continuous performance, the preview image A50a continues to be displayed.

Next, FIG. 15(d) shows an effect image on the main display 8 at the time of the start of the first game executed after the end of the fake precursor effect.
As shown in FIG. 15(d), when the first game after the end of the fake omen effect is started, the preview image A50a that was already displayed changes to an enlarged preview image 50b, and expectations are high for the resumption of the omen effect. An inciting performance that heightens the feeling is carried out.
Note that the enlarged preview image 50b is composed of, for example, a moving image in which the preview image A50a is gradually enlarged, and is executed for a predetermined time (for example, 2 seconds) from the start of the game.
Further, in the background of the enlarged preview image 50b, since this is a game after the defeat of the continuous performance, a normal game state image 42 (see FIG. 15(e)), which is an image in the normal game state, is displayed.

If the foreshadowing effect is not restarted after the end of the fake omen effect, the enlarged preview image 50b is rapidly contracted and finally erased after a predetermined period of time has elapsed from the start of the game, as shown in FIG. 15(e). As such, the normal game state image 42 that has been displayed on the background will be displayed on the entire screen, and from then on, the performance during the normal game state will be executed on the main display 8.

On the other hand, when the foreshadowing effect is restarted immediately after the end of the fake omen effect, the enlarged preview image 50b continues to be enlarged even after a predetermined period of time has elapsed from the start of the game, and after finally covering the entire screen, the background image 50b is In addition to performing an explosion so as to drown out the image 42 during the normal game state, as shown in FIG. The performance will be executed on the main display 8.
Therefore, the foreshadowing performance will restart from the game immediately after the end of the fake foreshadowing performance, and in subsequent games, the foreshadowing performance will be executed across multiple games with the same execution mode as the fake foreshadowing performance that ended. .
In addition, since FIG. 15(f) shows an omen effect when the pseudo-bonus state is won, the omen effect image B43a becomes an effect image corresponding to the real omen effect.

In this way, in the sub-control device 20, for example, by displaying the precursor effect image A40a on the main display 8 in response to the winning of a chance role, a precursor effect that can suggest whether or not to shift to a pseudo bonus state is created. It is possible to perform this across multiple games, and furthermore, in the game during which the omen performance is being performed, if the chance role is won again, the omen performance will be performed after the execution of the omen performance ends. It is now possible to restart.
That is, the sub-control device 20 includes a specific performance control means that can cause a precursor performance to be executed across a plurality of games, as a specific performance that can suggest whether or not to move to a pseudo-bonus state as a benefit. A configuration comprising: performance restart control means capable of executing the precursor performance again as a predetermined performance after the completion of the precursor performance, based on the establishment of a specific condition during the execution of the precursor performance, for example, based on the winning of a chance role. It is becoming.

In addition, during execution of the omen effect, if the chance win is won, the sub-control device 20 displays the preview image A50a and the enlarged preview image 50b on the main display 8, so that the omen effect is executed. It also functions as a performance notice control means that can execute a preview performance that foretells a certain event, and when executing the preview performance, the preview performance is executed in parallel with the precursor performance as a specific performance on the main display 8. It makes it possible.
Further, the sub-control device 20 enables the foreshadowing performance to be executed again as a predetermined performance after the end of the fake foreshadowing performance as the second specific performance in the case where no benefit is given, and allows the foreshadowing performance to be executed again while the fake foreshadowing performance is being executed. It makes it executable.

Therefore, if you win the lottery trigger role in a pseudo-bonus state again during the omen performance, the expectation for winning the lottery trigger role again will be added to the expectation for the omen performance that is currently being executed. This makes it possible to effectively raise the expectations of the players.
In addition, if the player wins the lottery trigger role in a pseudo-bonus state again during the precursor performance, the preview performance will be executed, making it possible to convey to the player that the level of expectation has increased in an easier-to-understand manner. It is.
Furthermore, since the preview performance is executed in parallel with the omen performance, one performance does not interfere with the other performance, and it is possible to perform a performance that allows you to fully enjoy both performances. be.

In the above embodiment, the preview image A50a is displayed during the preview performance, but any image that suggests (advances) the resumption of the preview performance may be used. For example, the preview image A50a of a predetermined character or item An image may be displayed to suggest (advance) the resumption of the foreshadowing performance, and in addition to numerical information, a different color scheme may be used to notify the degree of expectation.
Moreover, by displaying the enlarged preview image 50b, an effect to incite the resumption of the omen effect is executed, but any method may be used as long as it increases expectations regarding whether or not the omen effect will be resumed. For example, , a performance indicating a determination as to whether or not the precursory performance will be resumed may be executed by displaying an action by a predetermined character.
In addition, by displaying the enlarged preview image 50b at the start of the game immediately after the end of the first omen effect, the inciting effect is executed during the game immediately after the end of the omen effect, but during the final game of the omen effect. The inciting effect may be executed after the final game ends.

Further, after the fake omen performance ends, the omen performance is restarted as a predetermined performance, but after the fake omen performance ends, it may be arranged to perform a performance in a different form from the omen performance, or A predetermined effect may be executed in a game period different from the game period in which the effect is executed. For example, after the fake precursor performance ends, a performance that can be completed in a short period of time, such as one game or three games, may be executed as a predetermined performance.

In addition, during the foreshadowing performance, for example, the screen background of the main display 8 can be changed from blue to green to red when a predetermined condition is met, and if the pseudo bonus state has been won, the screen background of the main display 8 can be changed from blue to green to red, etc. If the sub-control device 20 is equipped with a function that can execute mode-up control that increases the probability that the screen background will change compared to the case where there is no screen background, and if the foreshadowing performance is to be performed again during the fake foreshadowing performance, the first Control may be performed such that the screen background that has already changed during the fake precursor performance is inherited by the resumed precursor performance.
That is, when restarting the precursor performance as a predetermined performance after the end of the precursor performance as the specific performance, the performance restart control means performs handover control to cause the performance aspect of the first precursor performance to be taken over to the resumed precursor performance. It is okay to do so.
In this way, when the precursor performance is restarted, it becomes possible for the player to recognize at a glance that the highly anticipated precursor performance has been executed.

Furthermore, in the embodiment described above, a case is shown in which the main omen effect is executed after the end of the fake omen effect, but when the fake omen effect is executed again after the end of the fake omen effect, the first fake omen effect is After the end, it is sufficient to display the omen effect image A40a corresponding to the fake omen effect again.
In addition, as mentioned above, due to the existence of a waiting period, if the precursor performance is not restarted immediately after the end of the fake precursor performance, the performance image in the normal gaming state will be temporarily displayed after the fake precursor performance ends. However, at this time, the preview image A50a is displayed in parallel with the normal game state image 42, and when the game in which the premonitory effect is to be performed again is started, the enlarged preview image 50b is displayed in the same manner as described above. After the display, the omen effect image B43a may be displayed.
As described above, the preview performance during the fake precursor performance is executed.

[Appearance rate of preview images during fake omen production]
Next, the appearance rate of preview images during fake omen effects will be explained with reference to FIG. 16.
As mentioned above, in the sub-control device 20, if a lottery trigger role (for example, a chance role) in a pseudo-bonus state is won during a fake precursor performance and a transition lottery in a pseudo-bonus state is won, a predetermined probability ( For example, in 80% of cases, the real omen effect is started after the fake omen effect ends.
On the other hand, if you win the lottery trigger role for the pseudo-bonus state during the fake omen performance and do not win the transition lottery for the pseudo-bonus state, there is a predetermined probability (for example, 10%) that the fake omen performance will end. The fake omen effect will be started again later.

In addition, the sub-control device 20 operates according to the success or failure of the draw to transition to the pseudo-bonus state at the time of winning the drawing trigger role for the pseudo-bonus state during the fake omen performance, and the result of whether or not to restart the omen performance. , control is performed to determine whether or not a preview image will appear and the type of expectation level.

FIG. 16 shows the appearance rate of a preview image (probability of execution of a preview performance) for each type of preview image (type of expectation level) when a chance win is won during a fake precursor performance in the sub-control device 20.
First, as shown in Figure 16, if the winning content is a "chance role" and it is determined that the winning is not possible due to the pseudo-bonus state and the omen effect will not be restarted, "no appearance", that is, the preview image will not appear. The probability that a preview image containing numerical information of "30%" will appear is 87%, the probability that a preview image containing numerical information of "50%" will appear is 3%, "100%" Appearance control of a preview image, that is, execution control of a preview effect, is performed such that the probability of a preview image including numerical information appearing is 0%.

Similarly, if the winning content is a "chance role" and it is determined that the winning is not possible due to the pseudo-bonus state and the omen effect is restarted, the probability of "no appearance" is 50%, and the probability of "30%" is The probability that a preview image containing numerical information will appear is 35%, the probability that a preview image containing numerical information of "50%" will appear is 15%, and the probability that a preview image containing numerical information of "100%" will appear is 0. Appearance control of the preview image is performed so that the preview image becomes %.

Similarly, if the winning content is a "chance role" and it is decided that the pseudo-bonus state will not be resumed, the probability of "no appearance" will be 80%, and the value will be "30%". The probability that a preview image containing information will appear is 15%, the probability that a preview image containing numerical information of "50%" will appear is 5%, and the probability that a preview image containing numerical information of "100%" will appear is 0%. Appearance control of the preview image is performed so that.

Similarly, if the winning content is a "chance role" and it is determined that the pseudo-bonus state will be won and the omen effect will be restarted, the probability of "no appearance" is 30%, and the value is "30%". The probability that a preview image containing information will appear is 40%, the probability that a preview image containing numerical information of "50%" will appear is 25%, and the probability that a preview image containing numerical information of "100%" will appear is 5%. Appearance control of the preview image is performed so that.
Note that once it has been determined that a preview image will appear, even if a lottery trigger role in a pseudo-bonus state is won in a subsequent game, the lottery for the appearance of a preview image will be invalidated.

Since the appearance of the preview image is controlled, that is, the execution of the preview effect is controlled so that the appearance rate is as described above, if the preview effect is executed when the chance role is won during the fake omen effect, This increases the possibility that the foreshadowing performance will be executed again after the fake foreshadowing performance ends, and it becomes possible to increase the player's sense of anticipation when the preview performance is executed.

In addition, the sub-control device 20 controls the anticipation in the preview image as an execution mode of the preview performance, depending on the lottery result as to whether or not to move to a pseudo-bonus state as a benefit when winning a chance role during the fake precursor performance. This allows the numerical information indicating the degree to be changed.
Therefore, when a preview performance is executed, the larger the numerical information indicating the degree of expectation, the higher the possibility of the preview performance resuming, as well as the probability of transitioning to a pseudo-bonus state when the preview performance resumes. Therefore, when a preview image with large numerical information appears, it is possible to further heighten the player's expectations.
Furthermore, if a preview image containing "100%" appears, it is confirmed that the game will move to a pseudo-bonus state, making it possible to extremely heighten the player's expectations.

Further, the sub-control device 20 causes the preview image to appear even if the precursor performance is not restarted or if the pseudo bonus state is not won during the fake precursor performance.
In other words, the sub-control device 20 makes it possible to execute the preview performance even when no benefits are awarded, based on the establishment of the winning of the lottery trigger role in the pseudo-bonus state as a specific condition during the execution of the fake precursor performance. .
Therefore, it is possible to increase the probability of executing the entire preview performance, and it is possible to increase the interest of the game and the expectations of the players.
Furthermore, even if the preview performance is not executed, the game may shift to a pseudo-bonus state, so it is possible to prevent the player from feeling disappointed when the preview performance is not executed.

In addition, FIG. 16 shows the appearance rate of the preview image when a chance role is won as a lottery trigger role in a pseudo-bonus state during a fake omen performance, but when another role (for example, a strong cherry role) is won, Similarly, the appearance of preview images is controlled.
It should be noted that the preview images may appear at different appearance rates depending on the chances of winning and the winning of the strong cherry winnings.
In addition, when a preview image appears, the appearance rate may be other than the above, as long as the probability that the preview image will be restarted is higher than when the preview image does not appear. , the appearance rate may be other than the above-mentioned appearance rate as long as it increases the possibility that the omen performance will be resumed and the possibility that the pseudo bonus state will be won.

In addition, to control the occurrence of a pseudo-bonus state, in addition to generating a pseudo-bonus state based on the winning of a lottery trigger in a pseudo-bonus state, a pseudo-bonus state is generated when a predetermined number of games are played. In this case (in the case of so-called number of games management), during the fake premonitory effect, the period a predetermined number of games (for example, 30 games) before the predetermined number of games is reached is set. At the point in time, a preview image may appear and a preview effect may be executed.
Therefore, in this case, after the end of the fake precursor performance, the main precursor performance for the pseudo-bonus state that transitions to when the number of games to be executed is exhausted will be restarted.
As described above, the appearance rate of the preview image during the fake precursor effect is determined.

[Example of display when performing a preview performance during the main precursor performance]
Next, with reference to FIG. 17, the preview performance displayed on the main display 8 during the main premonition performance will be described.
As mentioned above, if the sub-control device 20 wins the chance role again during the fake precursor performance, the preview performance is executed with a predetermined probability, but when the transition to the pseudo bonus state is determined. Even during the actual premonitory performance that is executed at the time of the game, the preview performance is executed with a predetermined probability based on the winning of the chance role again.

However, this precursor performance is executed when the transition to the pseudo bonus state has already been decided, so in the game where the actual precursor performance is in progress, the transition lottery for the pseudo bonus state will not be held. The preview performance that is executed does not suggest (advance) the resumption of the precursor performance, but rather suggests the benefits that will be added to the pseudo-bonus state that occurs after the end of the main precursor performance.
In other words, if you win a chance role during the main warning performance, it will be decided whether or not to add a benefit to the pseudo-bonus state that will occur afterwards, and the preview performance will be executed in relation to the decision result. It has become a thing.

In this embodiment, if you win a chance role during the main omen performance, a lottery with an additional number of games is performed, and you win an additional 10 games with a predetermined probability (for example, 10%), and a predetermined probability (for example, 10%). For example, if you win a 20-game bonus (5%), the number of winning bonus games will be added (additional) to the initial number of games in the pseudo-bonus state, and based on the results of these bonus drawings. The preview performance will be executed.

FIG. 17 shows an effect image on the main display 8 when a chance win is won in the game executed during the main omen effect.
First, as shown in FIG. 17(a), when the present omen effect is executed, the omen effect image B43a corresponding to the present omen effect is executed on the main part of the screen of the main display 8.
Note that this omen effect is visually indistinguishable from a fake omen effect, so as the omen effect image B43a, like the omen effect image A40a (see FIG. 15), the predetermined character is in a cave. A staged image (video) that appears to progress through the steps will be displayed.

Next, FIG. 17(b) shows a performance image on the main display 8 during the execution of the subsequent game after winning the chance role during the main precursor performance.
As shown in FIG. 17(b), if the chance role is won during the main omen performance, the preview image A50a is the same as when the chance role is won during the fake omen performance in the subsequent game. In parallel with this, it is displayed on the lower right side of the main display 8.
If you win the chance role during the main omen production, an additional lottery for the number of games will be held, and the preview image A50a will be displayed based on this additional lottery, but the omen production that is being executed is visually similar to the main omen production. Since it is not known whether or not this is the case, a preview image A50a similar to the one suggesting the resumption of the foreshadowing effect at the time of the fake omen effect is displayed.

The preview image A50a includes character information of "Notice" and numerical information of "30%", for example, as in the case during the fake omen effect.
Further, the preview image A50a that has appeared will continue to be displayed until the current foreshadowing effect is finished.
Note that details regarding the display of the expectation level will be described later.

Next, FIG. 17(c) shows the effect image on the main display 8 after the game ends in the final game of the continuous effect executed at the final stage of the present precursor effect.
As shown in FIG. 17(c), this precursory effect is executed when the pseudo-bonus state is won, so after the end of the final game of the continuous effect, the main character wins in the battle effect. A result image B43b including the image shown in FIG.
Furthermore, even after the end of the final game of the continuous performance, the preview image A50a continues to be displayed.

Next, FIG. 17(d) shows an effect image on the main display 8 at the time of the start of the first game to be executed after the end of the present precursor effect.
As shown in FIG. 17(d), when the first game after the end of the present omen effect is started, the already displayed preview image A50a changes to an enlarged preview image 50b, and the omen effect is started in the same manner as described above. An inciting performance similar to the inciting performance that increases expectations for the restart will be performed.
Note that the enlarged preview image 50b is composed of, for example, a moving image in which the preview image A50a is gradually enlarged, and is executed for a predetermined time (for example, 2 seconds) from the start of the game.
In addition, in the background of the enlarged preview image 50b, since the game is after the continuous performance has been won, a pseudo-bonus state image 44 (see FIG. 17(e)), which is an image in the pseudo-bonus state, is displayed. Ru.

If the bonus lottery is not won when the chance role is won during the main omen performance, the enlarged preview image 50b is rapidly contracted and finally erased after a predetermined period of time has elapsed from the start of the game. As shown in FIG. 17(e), the pseudo-bonus state image 44 that had been displayed on the background will be displayed on the entire screen, and from then on, the effect during the pseudo-bonus state will be executed on the main display 8. Become.

On the other hand, if you win the additional lottery when you win the chance role during the main omen performance, the expansion of the enlarged preview image 50b continues even after a predetermined period of time has passed from the start of the game, and finally it bursts after covering the entire screen. At the same time, as shown in FIG. 17(f), by displaying an additional image 60 as a new image in front of the pseudo-bonus state image 44, the number of games remaining in the pseudo-bonus state is increased. You will be notified that the amount has been added.
Note that FIG. 17F shows an example of a case where the player wins the 10-game add-on in the add-on lottery, so the information "+10G" is displayed as the add-on image 60.

In this way, if the preview performance is executed while the main preview performance is being executed, the additional performance that notifies the number of additional games will be executed at the end of the preview performance.
That is, the sub-control device 20 as a performance notice control means displays the preview image A50a and the enlarged preview image 50b even during execution of the main precursor performance as the first specific performance, for example, if a chance win is won. This makes it possible to execute preview performances. In connection with the preview performance, it is possible to perform an additional performance that can notify the number of games to be added to the number of games in the pseudo bonus state as a benefit-related performance related to the bonus to be provided.

Therefore, even if the lottery trigger role in the pseudo-bonus state is won again during the main omen performance, the preview performance will be executed, and depending on whether or not the preview performance is executed during the omen performance, the current omen performance will be changed to the main omen performance. This makes it possible to prevent the player from recognizing in advance whether the foreshadowing performance is a fake or fake one, and it is possible to maintain the player's interest in the foreshadowing performance until the end.

This is because a preview performance during a fake premonition performance indicates the restart of the premonition performance, so the moment the preview performance is executed, it is confirmed that the current premonition performance is a fake premonition performance. Therefore, the execution of the preview performance may lower the expectations of the players, but in this embodiment, the preview performance is also executed during the main precursor performance, and this preview performance is used to Since the additional effect is executed, it is possible to increase the expectations of the player for the increase in the number of games, and also to prevent the first omen effect from being confirmed to be a fake omen effect. This makes it possible to prevent the player's sense of expectation regarding the omen performance from decreasing.
As described above, the preview performance during the main precursor performance is executed.

[Appearance rate of preview images during the main omen performance]
Next, the appearance rate of preview images during the main omen effect will be explained with reference to FIG. 18.
As mentioned above, in the main control device 10, if a lottery trigger role (for example, a chance role) in a pseudo-bonus state is won during this precursor performance, an additional 10 games will be awarded with a predetermined probability (for example, 10%). A lottery is conducted to increase the number of games in which the player wins and has a predetermined probability (for example, 5%) of winning an additional 20 games.
Further, the sub-control device 20 controls whether or not a preview image is to appear on the main display 8 based on the result of the game number addition lottery.

FIG. 18 shows the appearance rate of a preview image (probability of execution of a preview performance) for each type of preview image (type of expectation level) when a chance win is won during the main premonition performance in the sub-control device 20.
First, as shown in Figure 18, if the winning content is a "chance win" and it is determined in the bonus lottery that there will be no bonus, there is a 75% probability that it will not appear, that is, the preview image will not appear. , the probability of appearing a preview image containing numerical information of "30%" is 20%, the probability of appearing a preview image containing numerical information of "50%" is 5%, the probability of appearing a preview image containing numerical information of "100%" Appearance control of a preview image, that is, execution control of a preview effect, is performed such that the probability of appearing is 0%, and the probability of appearing a preview image including numerical information of "additional 100%" is 0%.
In addition, the preview image of "100% addition" is a preview image that does not appear during the fake omen performance, and in addition to the lottery result being 100% winning, the content of the lottery is additional, i.e. This is to notify that the omen performance is the real omen performance.

Similarly, if the winning content is a "chance role" and you win an additional 10 games in the additional lottery at that time, the probability that the preview image will not appear is 60% and 30%. The probability of appearing a preview image containing numerical information of "" is 25%, the probability of appearing a preview image containing numerical information of "50%" is 12%, the probability of appearing a preview image containing numerical information of "100%" Appearance control of the preview image, that is, execution control of the preview effect, is performed such that the probability of appearing a preview image including numerical information of 3% and ``additional 100%'' is 0%.

Similarly, if the winning content is a "chance role" and you win an additional 20 games in the additional lottery at that time, the probability that the preview image will not appear is 50% and 30%. 30% probability of a preview image containing numerical information "50%" appearing, 15% probability of appearing a preview image containing numerical information "50%", probability of appearing a preview image containing numerical information "100%" Appearance control of the preview image, that is, execution control of the preview effect, is performed such that the probability of making a preview image including numerical information of ``additional 100%'' appear is 4% and 1%.

Since the appearance of the preview image is controlled (execution control of the preview performance) so that the appearance rate is as described above, if the preview image appears when the chance role is won during the main precursor performance, This increases the possibility that the number of games will be added to the continuation game in the pseudo-bonus state that is executed after the end of the main performance, and it becomes possible to increase the player's expectations.

In addition, if a preview image appears during this precursor performance, the more numerical information that indicates the degree of expectation, the higher the possibility that the number of games will be added, as well as the probability that the number of games that will be added will increase. , when a preview image with a lot of numerical information appears, it becomes possible to further heighten the player's expectations.
Furthermore, if a preview image containing "100%" appears, the additional number of games will be added, making it possible to further heighten the player's expectations.
In addition, if a preview image containing "Additional 100%" appears, it not only confirms that the number of games will be increased, but also confirms that the current precursor performance is the actual precursor performance, which increases the expectations of the player. This makes it possible to greatly increase the

In addition, even if the number of games is not added, the appearance control is performed such that the preview image appears, so it is possible to increase the overall appearance rate of the preview image during the main omen performance, and the game is improved. This not only makes it possible to increase the level of interest, but also makes it possible to efficiently prevent the appearance of a preview image from confirming that the foreshadowing performance being executed is a fake foreshadowing performance.
Furthermore, even if a preview image does not appear, the number of games may be increased, so it is possible to prevent players from feeling disappointed when a preview image does not appear.

In addition, FIG. 18 shows the appearance rate of the preview image when a chance role is won as a lottery trigger role in a pseudo-bonus state during the main omen performance, but when another role (for example, a strong cherry role) is won, Similarly, the appearance of preview images is controlled.
It should be noted that the preview images may appear at different appearance rates depending on the chances of winning and the winning of the strong cherry winnings.
In addition, when a preview image appears, the appearance rate may be other than the above, as long as it increases the possibility that the number of games will be increased compared to when it does not appear. Indeed, as long as it increases the possibility that the number of games will be added and the possibility that a larger number of games will be added, the appearance rate may be other than the above-mentioned appearance rate.
As described above, the appearance rate of preview images during the main precursor performance is determined.

[Variation example 1 of preview performance]
Next, with reference to FIG. 19, a preview performance that changes the preview image displayed during the fake precursor performance will be described as a first modification of the preview performance.
As mentioned above, if a chance role is won as a lottery trigger role in a pseudo-bonus state during a fake precursor performance, for example, a preview image is displayed on the main display 8 with a predetermined probability to execute the preview performance. However, the numerical information representing the type of preview image at that time is determined using the probability shown in FIG. 15 when determining the appearance of the preview image.
In the embodiment described above, the first preview image that appears is displayed continuously until the preview effect ends, but in the first modification of the preview effect, the first preview image that appears is displayed continuously until the preview effect ends. It is possible to change the winning of a lottery trigger combination in a pseudo-bonus state in the game.

Regarding the change of the preview image, the sub-control device 20 performs control such that when the preview image is changed, expectations for the resumption of the precursor effect or the restart of the main precursor effect are higher than when the preview image is not changed. For example, in a game that was executed while a preview image containing numerical information of "30%" was already appearing, if a lottery trigger role in a pseudo-bonus state was won, the foreshadowing effect would be performed. If it has already been decided to restart the preview image, there is a 20% probability that the preview image will be changed to include numerical information of "50%", and if it has not been decided to restart the foreshadowing effect, there will be a 10% probability that the preview image will be changed to "50%". Change control is performed such as changing to a preview image that includes numerical information of "%".

Similarly, in a game that was executed while a preview image containing the numerical information of "50%" has already appeared, it has already been decided that the main omen effect will be resumed if the lottery trigger role in the pseudo-bonus state is won. Change control is performed such that the preview image is changed to a preview image that includes numerical information of "100%" with a probability of 3% only when the preview image is displayed.
Therefore, when the preview image is changed, the degree of expectation that the foreshadowing effect will be resumed and the degree of expectation that the resumed foreshadowing effect will be the main foreshadowing effect increases.
Note that in a game executed while a preview image including numerical information of "100%" has already appeared, when a lottery trigger role in a pseudo-bonus state is won, the preview image is not changed.

First, FIG. 19(a) shows a performance image on the main display 8 when a preview performance is executed during a fake precursor performance and it is decided to display a preview image A50a containing numerical information of "30%". ing.
As shown in FIG. 19(a), during the fake omen performance, for example, if a chance role is won and it is decided to execute the preview effect, the preview image A50a is displayed on the main display 8 together with the omen effect image A40a as described above. Is displayed.

Next, FIG. 19(b) shows a performance image on the main display 8 when, for example, a chance win is won and it is decided to change the preview image while the preview performance is already being executed. ing.
As shown in FIG. 19(b), when it is decided to change the preview image while the preview effect is already being executed, the preview image A50a displayed on the main display 8 changes to "50 The preview image B50c is changed to include numerical information of "%".
Note that even if the preview image is changed, the precursor effect image A40a is not affected and is displayed as is.
Thereafter, although not shown in the drawings, as described above, after the execution of the inciting effect, the image returns to the normal gaming state, or the foreshadowing effect is restarted.

As described above, in modification example 1 of the preview performance, the preview image is changed to a highly anticipated preview image based on the winning of the lottery trigger role in the pseudo-bonus state during the fake precursor performance in which the preview performance has already been executed. It makes it possible.
That is, during the execution of a precursor performance as a specific performance, each time a lottery trigger role in a pseudo-bonus state is won, the sub-control device 20 performs a lottery to determine whether or not to change the execution mode of the preview performance. When it is decided to change the execution mode of the preview performance, the execution mode of the preview performance that has already been executed is changed.
Therefore, each time a lottery trigger role in a pseudo-bonus state is won during a fake omen performance, it becomes possible to increase the player's expectations for the resumption of the omen performance or the resumption of the real omen performance, and the execution of the preview performance. It is possible to notify players that their expectations have increased in a more easily understandable manner, such as a change in appearance, and it is possible to efficiently raise the expectations of the players.

Note that whether or not to change the preview image is determined depending on whether or not it has already been decided to restart the precursor effect. For example, if the preview image is not to be restarted, During that time, a new lottery will be held to restart the precursor performance based on the winning of the lottery trigger in the pseudo-bonus state during the precursor performance, and if it is decided again to restart the precursor performance based on the result of this lottery, or if the pseudo-bonus state The preview image may be changed when a pseudo-bonus state transition lottery is won by winning the lottery trigger.
Further, the preview image during the main omen performance may be changed so that the probability that the number of games will be increased is increased by winning the lottery trigger role in the pseudo-bonus state.
As described above, the first modification of the preview performance is realized.

[Variation example 2 of preview performance]
Next, with reference to FIG. 20, a preview performance in which a preview image that is displayed during the fake precursor performance is additionally displayed will be described as a second modification of the preview performance.
In the above-mentioned modification example 1 of the preview effect, the first preview image that appears is changed midway through, but in the modification example 2 of the preview effect, in addition to the preview image that first appears, A new preview image can be additionally displayed upon winning a lottery trigger role in a pseudo-bonus state.

The sub-control device 20 performs control to cause the preview image to appear so as to have the appearance rate shown in FIG. Control is performed such that even if a lottery trigger combination in a pseudo-bonus state is won, it is invalidated as a lottery for the appearance of a preview image.

On the other hand, in the second modification of the preview effect, it is determined whether or not the preview image will appear each time the lottery trigger role in the pseudo-bonus state is won, regardless of whether the preview image has appeared or not. ing.
Therefore, even if a preview image has already appeared, if a lottery trigger role in a pseudo-bonus state is won in a subsequent game, a new preview image based on the lottery will be controlled to appear, and multiple preview images will be displayed. If the player wins the lottery for the appearance of images, a plurality of preview images can be displayed on the main display 8.

Note that even if a lottery trigger combination in a pseudo-bonus state is won in a subsequent game in which a preview image has already appeared, the appearance of the preview image is controlled so as to have the appearance rate shown in FIG. 16 described above.
However, due to the screen area of the main display 8, it is preferable to set a predetermined upper limit to the number of preview images (for example, three).

First, FIG. 20(a) shows a performance image on the main display 8 when a preview performance is executed during a fake precursor performance and it is decided to display a preview image A50a containing numerical information of "30%". ing.
As shown in FIG. 20(a), during the fake omen performance, for example, if a chance role is won and it is decided to execute the premonition performance, the preview image A50a is displayed on the main display 8 together with the omen performance image A40a as described above. Is displayed.

Next, FIG. 20(b) shows a performance image on the main display 8 when it is decided to additionally display a preview image based on, for example, winning a chance role while the preview performance is already being executed. It shows.
As shown in FIG. 20(b), for example, when it is decided to appear a preview image containing numerical information of "50%" based on the winning of a chance role while the preview effect is already being executed. In addition to the preview image A50a already displayed on the main display 8, a new preview image B50c including numerical information of "50%" is additionally displayed.
Note that even if a preview image is additionally displayed, the precursor effect image A40a is displayed as is without being affected.

After that, although illustration is omitted, as described above, after the execution of the inciting effect, the images in the normal gaming state or the foreshadowing effect will resume, but the inciting effect is executed in the order of appearance of the preview images and for each preview image, If the omen effect is restarted after the incitement effect for the first preview image, the incitement effect for the remaining preview images will be invalidated, and if the omen effect is not restarted after the incitement effect for the first preview image, Next, in the same way as the inciting effect for the first preview image, the inciting effect for the next preview effect will be executed.
Note that, for example, when the first stop operation is performed on the reels 4 during any of the promotion effects, the promotion effect may be cancelable.

As described above, in the second modification of the preview performance, a preview image is made to appear each time a lottery trigger role in a pseudo-bonus state is won during the fake precursor performance, so that a plurality of preview images can appear.
That is, during the execution of a precursor performance as a specific performance, each time a lottery trigger role in a pseudo bonus state is won, the sub-control device 20 performs a lottery as to whether or not to execute a preview performance, and when the preview performance is executed. If it is determined, a new preview performance is executed in addition to the preview performance that has already been executed.
Therefore, each time a lottery trigger in a pseudo-bonus state is won during an omen performance, it is possible to increase the player's expectations for the restart of the omen performance or the restart of the actual omen performance.

Note that the preview image may be controlled to appear so that the appearance rate of the preview image is different depending on whether the preview image has already appeared or not.
Further, regarding the preview images during the main omen performance, a plurality of preview images may be made to appear by conducting a lottery in which a preview image appears every time a lottery trigger role in a pseudo bonus state is won.
As described above, the second modification of the preview presentation is realized.

[Variation example 3 of preview performance]
Next, with reference to FIG. 21, as a third modification of the preview performance, a preview performance in which different types of preview images are simultaneously displayed for the bonus to be given during the fake premonition performance will be described.
In the above-mentioned modification example 2 of the preview performance, multiple preview images can appear, but all of the preview images that appear are previews (suggestions) regarding the pseudo-bonus state, such as the resumption of the precursory performance or the transition to the pseudo-bonus state. It has become.
On the other hand, in modification example 3 of the preview performance, in addition to the preview (suggestion) regarding the pseudo-bonus state, it is also possible to preview (suggestion) regarding the CZ state.
Therefore, the sub-control device 20 in the third modification example of the preview presentation provides a notice (suggestion) regarding the transition to the CZ state based on the winning of the CZ state lottery trigger role (for example, the strong watermelon role) in the game during the fake precursor presentation. It is now possible to do this.

In addition, in the sub-control device 20, for example, if you win the CZ state lottery trigger role in the game during the fake omen performance and win the CZ state transition lottery, there is a 50% probability that you will win the CZ state transition lottery. If the preview image is displayed and the CZ state transition lottery is not won, the preview image for the CZ state transition is displayed with a 10% probability. We are trying to raise expectations for the transition to the CZ state.

In addition, even if a preview image has already appeared, if a CZ state lottery trigger is won in a subsequent game, a new preview image based on the lottery will be controlled to appear, and multiple preview images will be displayed. If you win the lottery for the appearance of , a plurality of preview images can be displayed on the main display 8.
However, due to the screen area of the main display 8, it is preferable to set a predetermined upper limit to the number of preview images (for example, three).

First, FIG. 21(a) shows the main screen when a preview effect is executed during a fake precursor effect and it is decided to display a preview image A50a containing numerical information of "30%", which is a preview image related to a pseudo bonus state. A rendered image on the display 8 is shown.
As shown in FIG. 21(a), during the fake omen performance, for example, if a chance role is won and it is decided to execute the premonition performance, the preview image A50a is displayed on the main display 8 together with the omen performance image A40a as described above. Is displayed.

Next, FIG. 21(b) shows the performance on the main display 8 when it is decided to additionally display a preview image based on the winning of the strong watermelon role, for example, while the preview performance has already been executed. The image is shown.
As shown in FIG. 21(b), if it is decided to appear a preview image based on the winning of the strong watermelon role, for example, while the preview effect is already being executed, the main display 8 has already been displayed. In addition to the previously displayed preview image A50a, a new CZ preview image 50e, which is a preview image related to the CZ state, is additionally displayed.
Note that even if a preview image is additionally displayed, the precursor effect image A40a is displayed as is without being affected.

In addition, in FIG. 21(b), "50%" is included as the expectation level in the CZ preview image 50e, but the expectation level at this time is the same as in the preview image regarding the pseudo bonus state. , image selection control may be performed such that the higher the expectation level, the higher the probability of transition to the CZ state.
Further, it is preferable that the CZ preview image 50e, which is a preview image regarding the CZ state, has a different color scheme, pattern, size, character, etc. from the preview image A50a.

Thereafter, although illustration is omitted, the image of the normal gaming state or the precursor effect will be resumed after the execution of the promotion effect, as described above, but the promotion effect is executed from the preview image A50a, which is a preview image regarding the pseudo-bonus state. , if the omen effect is restarted after the incitement effect for the preview image A50a, the incitement effect for the remaining preview images becomes invalid, and if the omen effect is not restarted after the incitement effect for the preview image A50a, then Similar to the promotion effect for the preview image A50a, the promotion effect for the CZ preview image 50e, which is a preview image related to the CZ state, will be performed.

Note that, for example, when the first stop operation is performed on the reels 4 during any of the promotion effects, the promotion effect may be cancelable.
Furthermore, there is a possibility that the CZ preview image 50e appears before the preview image A50a, but even in this case, the excitement effect is performed in the order of the preview image A50a → CZ preview image 50e so as not to reduce the player's expectations. It is preferable to do so.

In addition, in the third variation of the preview performance, even when transitioning to the CZ state, the CZ precursor performance is executed across multiple games, so it is possible to win the CZ state transition lottery during the fake precursor performance. When the preview image is displayed, the CZ precursor performance will be restarted after the fake precursor performance ends.
In addition, if the period (delay period) from winning the CZ state lottery trigger role to actually generating the CZ state is short, the time to transition to the CZ state will be reached before the fake omen effect ends. However, in that case, if the CZ preview image 50e is executed at that time and the CZ state is won, then the image is changed to the CZ state image and the CZ state is entered. Alternatively, in such a case, the delay period may be extended and the CZ state may be generated after the fake precursor performance ends.

As described above, in the third variation of the preview effect, in addition to the preview image related to the pseudo-bonus state during the fake precursor effect, a preview image related to the CZ state also appears, and multiple preview images may appear. Therefore, it is possible to increase the player's expectations each time a prize-giving lottery trigger combination is won.
In addition, since preview images for rewards with different degrees of advantage for the player are displayed individually, the overall probability of the preview image appearing increases accordingly, making it possible to heighten the player's expectations and creating a more diverse range of effects. This makes it possible to increase the interest of the game.

Regarding the preview images during this omen performance, multiple preview images can be created by holding a lottery in which a preview image appears each time the lottery trigger role in the pseudo-bonus state is won and the lottery trigger role in the CZ state is won. It may be possible to make it appear.
In this case, it is preferable to use the preview performance as an additional performance by performing an additional lottery for the number of games even for winning the lottery trigger role in the CZ state.
Furthermore, even if the AT state is directly won during the fake precursor performance (normal gaming state), a preview image that foretells (suggests) that the AT state has been directly won may be displayed.

Furthermore, it may be possible to allow multiple preview images for the pseudo-bonus state and multiple preview images for the CZ state to appear, but in order to prevent the production from becoming complicated, the number of preview images may be set to a predetermined upper limit (for example, 3). It is preferable to provide Furthermore, when a predetermined upper limit is set, when a preview image regarding a pseudo-bonus state is added in a state where the predetermined upper limit is reached, the preview image regarding the CZ state that has already been displayed is deleted. In this way, a preview image related to a highly advantageous pseudo-bonus state may be additionally displayed preferentially.
As described above, the third modification of the preview presentation is realized.

As explained above, in the present invention, in a gaming machine (slot machine 1) that executes a game based on an operation by a player and also executes an effect related to the game, based on the establishment of a specific condition. , a privilege granting means (main control device 10) capable of granting a privilege, and a specific performance (foreshadowing performance) capable of suggesting whether or not a privilege will be granted by the benefit granting means are executed across a plurality of games. and a specific performance control means (sub-control device 20) capable of performing the specified performance, and based on the establishment of the specific condition during execution of the specific performance, execute a predetermined performance (for example, a precursor performance) after the completion of the specific performance. and an effect resuming control means (sub-control device 20) capable of executing a preview effect that foretells that the predetermined effect will be executed based on the establishment of the specific condition during execution of the specific effect. The performance advance notice control means is configured to be able to execute the advance notice performance in parallel with the specific performance.

Here, the special performance control means, the special performance control means, the performance resumption control means, and the performance notice control means may be provided in the main control device 10 or in the sub-control device 20. Alternatively, the main control device 10 and the sub-control device 20 may cooperate with each other.
Furthermore, the presentation may be performed by a display means that displays multiple pieces of information such as a liquid crystal display, an LED display, or an EL display, or may be performed by a light emitting means such as a speaker or a lamp. .

Therefore, if a specific condition is satisfied during the execution of a specific production, in addition to the expectation for the specific production that is being executed, the expectation for the fulfillment of the specific condition during the execution of the specific production will also be added. This makes it possible to effectively raise the expectations of the players.
Further, if a specific condition is satisfied during execution of a specific performance, a preview performance is executed, so that it is possible to convey to the player that the level of expectation has increased in a more easily understandable manner.
Furthermore, since the preview performance is executed in parallel with the specific performance, one performance does not interfere with the other performance, and it is possible to execute a performance that allows you to fully enjoy both performances. be.

Further, the performance restart control means is configured to be able to execute the predetermined performance across a plurality of games in a manner related to the specific performance.
Therefore, it is possible to increase the expectations of players for a long time by providing an easier-to-understand presentation.

Further, the specific performance control means controls a first specific performance (main precursor performance) when a privilege is granted by the benefit granting means, and a second specific performance (main precursor performance) when a benefit is not granted by the benefit granting means. The performance resumption control means is capable of executing the predetermined performance after the end of the second specific performance, and the performance notice control means is capable of executing the second specific performance. The above-mentioned preview effect can be executed while the above is being executed.
Therefore, even if the second specific performance in which no benefits are given is executed, there is a possibility that the predetermined performance will be executed after the second specific performance ends, so the player's expectations for the specific performance as a whole This makes it possible to prevent a decrease in .

Further, the performance notice control means enables the execution of the preview performance even during the execution of the first specific performance, and provides a notification performance based on the end of the first specific performance in relation to the preview performance. The configuration is such that it is possible to execute benefit-related performances related to benefits.
Therefore, even if the specific condition is satisfied during the execution of the first specific effect, the preview effect will be executed, and depending on whether or not the preview effect is executed during the execution of the specific effect, the specific effect being executed may be the first one. It is possible to prevent the player from becoming aware of the specific performance or the second specific performance, and it is possible to maintain the player's interest in the specific performance to the end.

Further, the performance notice control means is configured to be able to execute the preview performance even when the benefit awarding means does not award a privilege based on the establishment of the specific condition during the execution of the specific performance.
Therefore, it is possible to increase the probability of executing the entire preview performance, and it is possible to increase the interest of the game and the expectations of the players.

Further, the performance preview control means can change the execution mode of the preview performance depending on whether or not a privilege is granted by the benefit granting means based on the establishment of the specific condition during execution of the specific performance. The structure is as follows.
Therefore, the degree of expectation for awarding a benefit changes depending on the execution mode of the preview performance, and it becomes possible to play a highly interesting game in which the player's sense of expectation changes in various ways.

Further, the performance notice control means is configured to be able to execute the preview performance each time the specific condition is satisfied during execution of the specific performance.
Therefore, it is possible to increase the player's expectations each time the specific condition is satisfied during the specific performance.

Further, the performance preview control means is configured to be able to change the execution mode of the preview performance that is already being executed based on the establishment of the specific condition during the execution of the specific performance.
Therefore, it becomes possible to notify that the level of expectation has increased in a more easily understandable manner such as a change in the execution mode of the preview performance, and it becomes possible to efficiently increase the player's sense of expectation.

On the other hand, Patent Document 1 discloses a gaming machine that is equipped with a display device (image display device) in addition to reels, and displays various information on the display device.
However, the display of information on the display device of conventional gaming machines is not sufficient to improve the level of interest, and it is also not possible to provide accurate information according to the current situation, which is insufficient to increase the expectations of players. It was sufficient.
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 this embodiment, AT status (AT) is given as a benefit, but ART or RT may also be given. Further, a bonus state may be generated in addition to the pseudo-bonus state.

Furthermore, in this embodiment, the AT state is of a type that can be continued multiple times in units of a predetermined number of games, but ends when there are no more remaining games in the AT state. You can also use a type like this.

In addition, in this embodiment, the production button 2d and the upper production button 2f are illustrated as operation means, but any other device may be used as long as it outputs an input signal by the player's operation, such as the bet button 2a and the stop button. 5. Start lever 3 etc. may also be used.

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 the vibration means is activated at a predetermined time during the winning performance, the omen performance, and the preview performance. The user's expectation may be increased, or the vibrating means may be activated when a winning effect, an omen effect, or a preview effect is executed.
In addition, the front door 1a is provided with a blowing means that blows wind toward the players, and the blowing means is activated at predetermined times during the winning performance, the omen performance, and the preview performance, thereby increasing the expectations of the players. You can do it like this.

In addition, although a main display 8 and a sub-display 17 are provided as display means, the winning effect, omen effect, and preview effect may be executed by any one display means, or by using two display means. It may be executed in both.

In addition, the notification pattern of the winning performance is changed by changing the display mode on the main display 8, but the display mode on the main display 8 and the sub display 17, and other notification means (lamp 11 The notification pattern of the winning effect may be changed by changing the notification mode of the speaker 9).

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the main controller 10 performs operations as various means such as a lottery means, but the sub-control device 20 performs some or all of the operations, and the sub-control device 20 operates as various means. You can also do that.
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).
Furthermore, 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 2: Bet button 4: Reel 5: Stop button 8: Main display 10: Main controller 17: Sub display 20: Sub controller

Claims (8)

A gaming machine that executes a game based on operations by a player and also executes effects related to the game,
A benefit granting means that can grant benefits based on the establishment of specific conditions;
a specific effect control means that is capable of executing a specific effect across a plurality of games that can suggest whether or not the benefit will be imparted by the benefit imparting means;
Effect restart control means capable of executing a predetermined effect after the end of the specific effect based on the establishment of the specific condition during execution of the specific effect;
performance notice control means capable of executing a preview performance that foretells that the predetermined performance will be executed based on the establishment of the specific condition during execution of the specific performance;
Equipped with
The specific performance control means is
a first specific performance when the benefit is granted by the benefit granting means;
a second specific performance when the benefit is not granted by the benefit granting means;
is executable,
The production restart control means is
After the end of the first specific performance, the first performance can be executed as the predetermined performance,
After the end of the second specific performance, a second performance can be executed as the predetermined performance,
The gaming machine characterized in that the performance advance notice control means is capable of executing the advance notice performance in parallel with the specific performance. The production restart control means is
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the second performance can be executed across a plurality of games in a manner related to the second specific performance. The performance notice control means is
The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the preview performance can be performed while the second specific performance is being executed. The performance notice control means is
The preview performance can be executed even during the execution of the first specific performance,
The gaming machine according to claim 3, wherein a benefit-related performance related to a predetermined benefit different from the benefit can be executed as the first performance based on the end of the first specific performance. The performance notice control means is
Claims 1 to 3 are characterized in that, even if the benefit is not awarded by the benefit granting means based on the satisfaction of the specific condition during execution of the specific performance, it is possible to cause the preview performance to be executed. 4. The gaming machine according to any one of 4. The performance notice control means is
A claim characterized in that the execution mode of the preview performance can be changed depending on whether or not the benefit is granted by the benefit granting means based on the establishment of the specific condition during the execution of the specific performance. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 5. The performance notice control means is
The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein the preview performance can be executed each time the specific condition is satisfied during execution of the specific performance. The performance notice control means is
According to any one of claims 1 to 7, the execution mode of the preview performance that is already being executed can be changed based on the establishment of the specific condition during the execution of the specific performance. Game machine.

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