JP6765597B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a game machine.

Conventionally, there has been a gaming machine that assists a player in winning a small winning combination by displaying a specific push order (for example, Patent Document 1).

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2012-235923

However, there was room for improvement in conventional game machines.

In order to solve the above problems, the gaming machine of the present invention includes a variable display means capable of variablely displaying a plurality of identification information, a plurality of operation means capable of accepting an operation for stopping the plurality of identification information, and a plurality of operation means. A first display means having a first display area capable of displaying special operation information which is information related to special operations of the plurality of operation means, and a second display having a second display area movable within a predetermined range. A plurality of gaming states including means, a third display means that can move within a predetermined range and has a third display area, a predetermined gaming state, and a specific gaming state that can be transferred from the predetermined gaming state. Among them, a game state control means capable of controlling any of the game states is provided, and the specific game state can be shifted from the first game state and the first game state, and the first game state. The first display means can execute the first special operation information display for displaying the special operation information in the first aspect in the first display area, including a second gaming state which is more advantageous than the above. In the first display area, it is possible to execute the second special operation information display in which the special operation information is displayed in the second aspect of moving the special operation information by a longer distance than the first aspect, and the game state control means can execute the first game. When controlled to the state, the first game state information can be displayed in the first display area, and when controlled to the second game state by the game state control means, the first game state information is displayed. In one display area, the second game state information can be displayed, and the second display means and the third display means are the second display means and the third display means from the first position to the first position. Is movable to a second position, which is a close position, and when the lottery for transition to the specific gaming state is won in the predetermined gaming state, the lottery for transition to the specific gaming state is performed at the second position. When specific information, which is information indicating that the player has won, can be displayed over the second display area and the third display area, and the first game state information is displayed in the first display area. in the probability to change the display of the second game state information, wherein as compared with the case where the first special operation information display is performed in the first display region, the second specific operation information in the first display region The configuration is controlled so that it is higher when the display is executed.

It is a figure which looked at the slot machine of 1st Embodiment from the front side, and is the sectional view explaining the structure of each display part 20 to 24 and the vicinity thereof. It is a figure which looked at the slot machine from the front side, and is the sectional view explaining the structure of each display part 20 to 24 and the vicinity thereof. It is a block diagram of the slot machine of 1st Embodiment. It is a figure explaining various tables stored in the storage part of 1st Embodiment. It is a figure explaining various tables stored in the storage part of 1st Embodiment. It is a figure explaining the flow of the game of the slot machine of 1st Embodiment. It is a figure explaining the flow of the game of the slot machine of 1st Embodiment. It is a schematic diagram which shows the slot machine in the normal state, CZ state of 1st Embodiment. It is a schematic diagram explaining the effect (CZ effect) while staying in the CZ state of the first embodiment. It is a figure explaining the effect of each stage in the ART state of 1st Embodiment. It is a figure explaining the display content of the push order navigation at the time of a normal game in the ART state of 1st Embodiment. It is a flowchart of the whole flow of the ART state of 1st Embodiment. It is a flowchart of the set number addition processing of 1st Embodiment. It is a schematic diagram explaining the addition effect 1 of 1st Embodiment. It is a schematic diagram explaining the addition effect 2 of 1st Embodiment. It is a schematic diagram explaining the addition effect 3 of 1st Embodiment. It is a schematic diagram explaining the addition effect 4 of 1st Embodiment. It is a flowchart of the stage promotion process of the ART state of 1st Embodiment. It is a schematic diagram explaining the precursor effect of the ART state of 1st Embodiment. It is a schematic diagram explaining the promotion confirmation effect of the ART state of 1st Embodiment. It is a schematic diagram of the vicinity of the main display part and the open / close display part explaining the movement effect of the push order navigation of the 2nd Embodiment. It is a schematic diagram of the vicinity of the main display part and the open / close display part for explaining the movement effect of the push order navigation of the 2nd Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the addition effect type lottery table and the addition effect table of the slot machine of 3rd Embodiment. It is a figure explaining the flow of the game during staying in the ART state of 4th Embodiment. It is a schematic diagram of the vicinity of the main display unit and the open / close display unit for explaining the effect while staying in the bonus state of the fourth embodiment.

(Embodiment)
Preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 25.
(First Embodiment)
[Configuration of slot machine 10]
The slot machine 10 is installed in a game hall or the like.
As shown in FIGS. 1 to 3, the slot machine 10 includes a medal insertion slot 11, a bet button 12, a start lever 13, a stop button 14 (14a to 14c) (operating means), and an effect button 15 (second operating means). , Advantageous state lamp 16, lamp 17, speaker 18, medal payout device 19, reel display unit 20 (variable display means), upper display unit 21, main display unit 22 (operation information display means, game state information display means), opening / closing. It includes a display unit 23 (game status information display means, moving means), a lower display unit 24 (game status information display means), a main control board 25, and a sub control board 26.

The slot machine 10 is a device that includes a storage unit and a control unit provided on the main control board 25 and the sub control board 26, and is capable of various arithmetic processes and various controls, and is included in the concept of a computer. Each storage unit includes a storage device such as a semiconductor memory element that stores programs, information, and the like necessary for the operation of each slot machine 10. Each control unit includes a CPU and the like. Each control unit realizes various functions of the embodiment by appropriately reading and executing various programs and the like stored in each storage unit.

The medal insertion slot 11 is a portion where a player inserts a medal (game medium). Inside the medal insertion slot 11, a medal selector 11a (medal detecting means), which is a sensor or the like for detecting medals inserted in the medal insertion slot 11, is provided.
The bet button 12, the start lever 13, the stop button 14, and the effect button 15 are operation units operated by the player to start the game or start the effect operation, as will be described later. The bet button 12 may include a plurality of buttons having different numbers of multiplications.

The advantageous state lamp 16 is controlled to light during the advantageous section (described later). In addition, the slot machine 10 replaces the advantageous state lamp 16 with, for example, a "dot" portion of a 7-segment display (also referred to as "7-segment") constituting a payout number display unit or the like for displaying the number of medals paid out. , May be controlled to light up.
The lamp 17 and the speaker 18 emit light, produce sound, and the like.
The medal payout device 19 is a device that pays out the medals stored in the hopper (not shown) to the medal payout outlet 19a.

Each display unit 20 to 24 is a display device including a liquid crystal display device or the like.
As shown in FIG. 1, when the slot machine 10 is viewed from the front side, the main display unit 22 is arranged in the center of the slot machine 10, and the reel display unit 20 is arranged in the upper right of the main display unit 22. The upper display unit 21 is arranged on the upper center of the main display unit 22, and the lower display unit 24 is arranged on the lower side of the main display unit 22. Further, the open / close display unit 23 is arranged so as to overlap the front side of the main display unit 22.
The display units 20 to 23 are covered and protected by a transparent protective cover 10c (see FIG. 1 (A)).

The reel display unit 20 is an example of a variable display means for variablely displaying a symbol.
The reel display unit 20 displays images of the reels 20a to 20c. The reels 20a to 20c have symbols (identification information) continuous on the peripheral surface, and these symbols are configured to be identifiable from outside the machine. A plurality (for example, 20) symbols of each reel 20a to 20c are represented. The types of symbols are, for example, "watermelon", "cherry", "bell", "7", "BAR" and the like.
The form of the reels 20a to 20c is not limited to this, and for example, the number of symbols on the peripheral surface may be other than 20. Further, the reel display unit 20 may include a mechanical reel, a drum for rotating the reel, or the like, instead of a liquid crystal display device or the like.

Each display unit (specific effect executing means) of the upper display unit 21, the main display unit 22, the open / close display unit 23, and the lower display unit 24 displays various information during the game, displays for the effect, and the like. Details of the display contents of the upper display unit 21, the main display unit 22, the open / close display unit 23, and the lower display unit 24 will be described later.

As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, an arm member 21a is provided on the back surface of the upper display unit 21. The arm member 21a is inserted into a groove 10a provided on the front surface of the front door of the slot machine 10, and is supported so as to be movable in the vertical direction. Further, the arm member 21a is driven up and down in the vertical direction by an up and down drive unit 21d including a motor and the like (not shown).
As a result, the upper display unit 21 is driven up and down between the upper position (position in FIG. 1) and the lower position (position in FIG. 2).

The main display unit 22 is a large display device that has a display area extending over almost the entire length of the slot machine 10 in the left-right direction and is long in the left-right direction. In the main display unit 22, the sizes of the central display area 22C (visible area) and the left and right display areas 22L and 22R change according to the opening / closing drive of the open / close display unit 23 (FIGS. 1 (A), FIG. 2 (A)). The central display area 22C is an area in which the push order navigation (described later) is displayed and can be visually recognized.

The open / close display unit 23 includes a pair of left and right open / close display units 23L, 23R (first moving means, second moving means).
The length of the open / close display unit 23 in the vertical direction and the length of the main display unit 22 in the vertical direction are substantially equal to each other. The open / close display unit 23 is slidably supported in the left-right direction by two rails 10b provided on the front surface of the slot machine 10. As a result, the open / close display unit 23 can move within the facing area, which is the area facing the display area of the main display unit 22.
The open / close display unit 23 is driven to open / close in the left-right direction by an open / close drive unit 23d including a motor or the like (not shown). The reference position of the open / close display units 23L and 23R is the open position (position in FIG. 1A). The open / close display units 23L and 23R can be driven so as to be closed in stages (also referred to as "stage closing drive"). In the stepwise closing drive, the open / close display units 23L and 23R are sequentially arranged at a position separated from each other (first arrangement) and a position closer to the position (second arrangement). In the state where the open / close display units 23L and 23R are closest to each other, the closed position (as shown in the alternate long and short dash line in FIG. , Or at a position where there is almost no gap between the two).

The lower display unit 24 is a large display device that has a display area extending over almost the entire length of the slot machine 10 in the left-right direction and is long in the left-right direction.
The lower display unit 24 is provided with a lower display unit button 24a (first operating means) that can be operated by the player.
The lower display button 24a includes a transparent cover 24b and an actuator 24c.
Since the transparent cover 24b is transparent, the display content of the lower display unit 24 can be visually recognized from the front side.
The transparent cover 24b is a box-shaped member having an open bottom. The transparent cover 24b is arranged so as to cover the lower display portion 24 from the front surface. The transparent cover 24b is movably supported in the depth direction by a support member (not shown), and is urged toward the front side by an urging member (not shown).

The actuator 24c is a push-pull type solenoid that directly drives the push rod 24d.
As shown in FIG. 1B, when the transparent cover 24b is arranged on the front side and the push rod 24d is arranged at the extrusion position, the tip of the push rod 24d and the edge of the transparent cover 24b come into contact with each other. .. In this state, the transparent cover 24b is restricted so that it cannot move to the back side, so that the lower display unit button 24a cannot be operated.
As shown in FIG. 2B, when the push rod 24d is arranged at the retracted position, the tip of the push rod 24d is retracted from the edge of the transparent cover 24b. As a result, the transparent cover 24b can be moved to the back side, so that the lower display unit button 24a can be operated.
The operation information of the lower display unit button 24a is output to the sub-control board 26 by an electric switch or the like provided with an electric contact.
With the above configuration, the slot machine 10 has a lower display unit button 24a, which is a large operating member, in the lower portion, and the slot machine 10 can be controlled into an inoperable state or an operable state.

As shown in FIG. 3, the main control board 25, the medal selector 11a, the bet button 12, the start lever 13, the stop button 14, and the medal payout device 19 are connected by a communication cable and can communicate with each other.
The main control board 25 includes a storage unit 25a (game state control means, lottery right storage means, execution right storage means, specific right storage means), and a control unit 25b.
The storage unit 25a stores various information such as a game program related to the game, tables T1a, T1b, T2, T3, T4a, T4b (see FIGS. 4 and 5) and the like. Details of these tables will be described later.
The control unit 25b is operated by the program of the storage unit 25a. As a result, the control unit 25b performs processing related to the progress of the game of the slot machine 10.
Further, the control unit 25b is a device such as a game progress process including an internal lottery process, management of various information stored in the storage unit 25a, and a medal payout device 19 in response to an operation of an operation unit such as a start lever 13. By controlling the above, the game of the slot machine 10 is realized.
The detailed processing of the control unit 25b will be described later.

The sub-control board 26 and the effect button 15, the advantageous state lamp 16, the lamp 17, the speaker 18, and the display units 20 to 24 are connected by a communication cable and can communicate with each other. The sub-control board 26 controls these devices in response to an instruction from the main control board 25.
The sub-control board 26 includes a storage unit 26a and a control unit 26b.
The storage unit 26a stores various information such as a game program related to the game, an additional effect table T4c (see FIG. 5C), and the like. The details of the additional effect table T4c will be described later.
The control unit 26b performs processing and control such as an effect synchronized with the game of the slot machine 10 in response to a command (instruction) from the control unit 25b of the main control board 25. For example, the control unit 26b controls each display unit, the notification means such as the lamp 17, the speaker 18, and the effect means to perform an image effect, a fanfare sound output, a lamp effect, etc. indicating the transition of the gaming state.
The detailed processing of the control unit 25b will be described later.

[Basic operation of slot machine 10]
The control unit 25b of the main control board 25 and the control unit 26b of the sub control board 26 perform the basic operations of the game as follows.
First, RT, AT, and ART, which are basic gaming states, will be described.
RT is an abbreviation for replay time. In the embodiment, there are a low RT state and a high RT state in which the winning probability of the replay combination is determined.
The low RT state is a low replay probability in which the winning probability of the replay role in the internal lottery process is low, and the player's earned medals are unlikely to increase even if the game is continued (replay low probability game state). is there.
The high RT state is a high replay probability in which the winning probability of the replay combination is higher than that in the low RT state, and is a gaming state in which the number of medals won by the player is likely to increase (replay high probability gaming state).
The transition from the low RT state to the high RT state is made by winning the promotion replay combination and stopping and displaying the combination of symbols corresponding to the promotion replay combination. Similarly, the transition from the high RT state to the low RT state is made by winning the fall replay combination and stopping and displaying the combination of symbols corresponding to the fall replay combination.

When the setting is reset, it may be set to RT0, which has a low replay probability. From RT0 to the low RT state, for example, a stop display of a combination of symbols corresponding to a predetermined winning combination (stop display of a push order bell, etc.) or a stop display of a combination of symbols not corresponding to a predetermined winning combination (push order). It is easy to shift by (stop display of spilled eyes such as bells).

AT is an abbreviation for assist time, and when a small role or a replay role is won, for example, a symbol that serves as a guide for pressing is notified, or the operation order of the stop buttons 14a to 14c is navigated. It is a gaming state that assists winning prizes such as small roles and replay roles.
ART is an abbreviation for assist replay time, and by combining RT and AT, the winning probability of the replay role is set high, and the game state is such that winning a small role, replay role, etc. is assisted. ..

At the start of each game, the number of multiplications is set using medals (including credit medals).
There are two methods for setting the number of medals, one is to insert medals directly from the medal insertion slot 11 and the other is to press the bet button 12.

In the method of inserting medals from the medal insertion slot 11, the number of medals corresponding to the number of medals inserted (however, the number of medals "3" corresponding to three medals is the upper limit) is set.
The upper limit of the number of multiplications may be "1", "2", or "4" or more.

The method of pressing the bet button 12 is an example of an operation means capable of accepting the operation of the player related to the setting of the multiplication number. When the bet button 12 is operated, a predetermined number (for example, 3) of medals is subtracted from the credit medals, and the subtracted amount is set as the multiplication number. Credit medals are added by inserting medals from the medal insertion slot 11 or winning a prize. For example, up to 50 medals can be credited (stored) as internal data.

In this way, the number of medals set by inserting the medal into the medal insertion slot 11 or pressing the bet button 12 is stored in the storage unit 25a of the main control board 25.
Then, when the number of multiplications reaches a predetermined number (for example, three), the game can be started, which has the right to execute one game.

In the state where the game can be started, the operation of the start lever 13 is effective. In this effective state, when the start lever 13 is tilted, the game is started. In the embodiment, the operation of the start lever 13 in a valid state is also referred to as a "game start operation". Reels 20a to 20c start to fluctuate according to the game start operation reception, and the lottery result of this game is stopped from among multiple winning roles (including loss) such as replay role and small role. An internal lottery process that is determined in advance is executed.
In the internal lottery process, the winning combination of the current game is determined by lottery from a plurality of winning combinations based on a predetermined winning probability.
In the present embodiment, the internal lottery process is completed before the reels 20a to 20c reach steady rotation, but may be completed before the reels 20a to 20c start rotating.

Each reel 20a to 20c gradually increases the rotation speed from the stopped state, and then reaches a steady rotation that rotates at a constant speed. When such steady rotation is reached, the stop buttons 14a to 14c provided corresponding to the reels 20a to 20c are in a state in which they can be pressed (enable the stop button operation).

The stop buttons 14a to 14c are examples of operating means for performing a stop operation of the reels 20a to 20c, and can be pressed by, for example, lighting a light emitting means such as an LED built in the stop buttons 14a to 14c. It becomes a state. When each stop button 14 is pressed in such a state, the reels 20a to 20c are stopped and controlled so as to stop at a combination of symbols allowed by the operation timing and the lottery result of the internal lottery process. .. The stop button 14 is provided corresponding to each reel 20a to 20c, and can accept an operation for stopping the symbol.

Then, as a result of determining the combination of the symbols stopped on the winning line after the third reel stop operation, it is determined that the winning is a combination of the predetermined symbols, and the game value according to the combination of the symbols is given.
The third reel refers to a reel in which the stop operation of the three reels 20a to 20c is performed once each for a total of three times, and the stop operation is performed in the final third operation. Further, the term "after the third reel stop operation" means after the time when the player releases the finger or the like from the stop button 14 which is operated to stop the third reel.

As an example of the game value, a small winning combination is determined by stopping the combination of symbols corresponding to the small winning combination, and the medal payout device 19 is driven and controlled, so that a predetermined number of medals are paid out to the medal payout outlet 19a.
It should be noted that the medals can be paid out so that only the amount exceeding the maximum number of credit medals is paid out, but by operating a predetermined button or the like in advance, each time a prize is awarded, the prize is dealt with. It can also be configured so that the medals to be paid out.

In the stopped state, three consecutive symbols in the vertical direction represented by the reels 20a to 20c are visibly stopped from outside the machine (also referred to as "stop display"), and a prize is won based on the stop display mode at this time. The presence or absence is determined.
The control unit 25b determines the winning based on the combination of the symbols stopped on the winning line in the middle stage (the center of the three symbols continuous in the vertical direction). The winning line is not limited to this, and may be, for example, a total of 5 lines including 3 upper, middle, and lower lines and 2 diagonal lines, or any one or more of these 5 lines. You may.

The combination of symbols to be determined corresponds to, for example, a "small combination", a "replay combination", and the like.
As a combination of symbols corresponding to the "small role", for example, a bell role, a rare role, and the like are included.
As a combination of symbols corresponding to the "bell role", "bell bell bell" is set in the order of "reel 20a (left), reel 20b (middle), reel 20c (right)" on the winning line. .. The "bell role" may be set to a winning probability such that the number of medals per game increases by two during ART.
Further, the "bell role" includes a "common bell" in which combinations of symbols are arranged regardless of the order of pressing, and a "pushing order bell (described later)" in which combinations of symbols are arranged according to the order of pressing.
As a combination of symbols corresponding to the rare role, for example, a cherry role, a watermelon role, and the like are set. The combination of the symbols for the role of cherry is "cherry, ANY, ANY" (however, ANY is an arbitrary symbol), and the combination of the symbols for the role of watermelon is "watermelon, watermelon, watermelon".

By stopping the combination of symbols corresponding to the "replay combination", the replay winning is determined, and the game can be played without inserting medals in the next game, that is, without spending medals.
The combination of symbols corresponding to the "replay role" includes "replay, replay, replay" (normal replay), "7, 7, 7" (promotional replay), "replay, replay, bell" (fall replay), etc. ..

The push order will be described.
The pressing order is an operation order for the stop buttons 14a to 14c.
The "bell combination" is operated according to one of a plurality of pressing orders (for example, "14a → 14b → 14c", "14c → 14b → 14a", etc.) as a winning combination that notifies the pressing order. As a result, it has a "push order bell" that stops the combination of symbols corresponding to the bell role ("bell bell bell").
Further, as the "push order bell", for example, "push order bells 1 to 6" corresponding to six push orders can be provided. In this case, the notification of the push order corresponding to each "push order bells 1 to 6" is performed during ART (including during AT).
In addition, during AT, the operation order of the stop buttons 14a to 14c is notified based on the winning of the "push order bell", and in addition to this, the "replay combination" becomes easy to be aligned during ART. ..

As an example of notification of the push order, for example, when "push order bell 1" is won among "push order bells 1 to 6" in "ART" and "AT" (stop button 14 is "14a → 14b → 14c". When the operation (special operation) is performed in the order of "", the combination of the symbols corresponding to the "pushing order bell 1" is stopped), the main display unit 22 displays "1" and "1" from left to right. 2 ”,“ 3 ”, etc. are displayed (see FIG. 8 (B), etc.), and the speaker 18 outputs the respective sounds in the order of“ left ”,“ middle ”, and“ right ”. In the embodiment, the operation display displayed on the main display unit 22 or the like is also referred to as push order navigation (special operation information).
In this way, the operation information notification means such as the main display unit 22 and the speaker 18 navigates the operation for the stop button 14.
When the player operates the stop button 14 in response to this navigation, the combination of symbols corresponding to the "pushing order bell 1" is stopped and displayed, a specified number of medals are paid out, and the player benefits. Is given.

On the other hand, when the "push order bells 1 to 6" are won and the stop button 14 is operated without following the navigation as described above, the combination of symbols corresponding to the "push order bells 1 to 6" is obtained. It will not be stopped and the specified number of medals will not be paid out.

Similarly, the "replay combination" has a "push order replay" in which the combination of symbols corresponding to the replay combination is stopped and displayed by one of the pressing orders of the plurality of pressing orders for the stop buttons 14a to 14c.
Further, as the "push order replay", for example, "push order replays 1 to 6" corresponding to each of the six push orders can be provided. In this case, the notification of the push order corresponding to each "push order replays 1 to 6" is performed during ART (including during AT).
Then, when each "push order replay" is won in "ART", the push order corresponding to each "push order replay" can be notified by the same method as the above-mentioned "push order bell combination".
Also in this case, when the player operates the stop button 14 in response to this navigation, the combination of symbols corresponding to the "push order replay" is stopped and displayed, and the player is given a profit.
In addition, the above-mentioned "promotion replay role" and "normal replay role" are duplicated. If the combination of symbols corresponding to the "promotion replay combination" is stopped and displayed in the same push order at the time of this duplicate winning, the combination of symbols corresponding to the "promotion replay combination" is stopped and displayed, and if the stop display is displayed in the other push order, the "normal replay combination" is displayed. The combination of symbols corresponding to "" is stopped and displayed.
In addition, the above-mentioned "falling replay role" and "normal replay role" are won in duplicate. If the combination of symbols corresponding to the "falling replay combination" is stopped and displayed at the time of this duplicate winning, the combination of symbols corresponding to the "falling replay combination" is stopped and displayed, and if the stop display is displayed in the other pressing order, the "normal replay combination" is displayed. The combination of symbols corresponding to "" is stopped and displayed.

It should be noted that the mode in which the combination of symbols corresponding to the winning combination is stopped and displayed by the operation of the player is not limited to the push order, and may be accompanied by, for example, a push. In this case, the symbols corresponding to these may be displayed on the main display unit 22 or the like (see the watermelon symbol image 30d or the like in FIG. 8C). Then, the player performs the stop operation of each reel 20a to 20c at the timing when the same symbol as the symbol displayed on the main display unit 22 or the like stops on the winning line, so that the control unit 25b corresponds to the winning combination. Stop display the combination of symbols to be played.

[Flow of game of slot machine 10]
An example of the game flow of the slot machine 10 of the embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 6 and 7.
The control unit 25b of the main control board 25 and the control unit 26b of the sub-control board 26 can control the slot machine 10 into a plurality of gaming states, and control various processes in each gaming state and transitions between the gaming states (hereinafter,). (Simply also called "migration"), etc. are performed as follows.
As shown in FIGS. 6 and 7, the game of the slot machine 10 of the embodiment includes a plurality of game states of a normal state, a CZ state, and an ART state. The control units 25b and 26b can be controlled to shift from one gaming state to another gaming state based on the satisfaction of a predetermined transition condition.
In the normal state and the CZ state, it is controlled to non-ART. In the CZ state, it is basically controlled by AT. In the ART state, it is basically controlled by ART.

Further, the game of the slot machine 10 has a normal section and an advantageous section. These sections are divided according to the gaming state.
The normal section includes a section that can be played in the normal state.
The advantageous section continues to stay until it returns to the normal section after shifting from the normal section to another gaming state.
The advantageous section includes a section that can be played in the CZ state and the ART state. The control unit 25b counts (counts) the number of consecutively executed games while staying in the advantageous section. When the gaming state is in the advantageous section, the advantageous state lamp 16 is turned on.

In order to end the advantageous section after shifting to the advantageous section, it is necessary to satisfy the condition that "the number of consecutive games in the advantageous section has reached 1500 times".
The end condition of the advantageous section is an example, and may include, for example, "at least one push order bell has been notified". In addition, when the winning combination of various bonuses is set, the above-mentioned end condition of the advantageous section is, for example, "the combination of symbols corresponding to the bonus combination is stopped and displayed", "first-class special accessory". (Regular bonus) The combination of symbols corresponding to the winning combination has been stopped and displayed. " Further, the upper limit of the number of consecutive games in the advantageous section may be other than 1500 times.

The outline of each game state is as follows. The RT type changes due to promotion replay or the like even while staying in the same gaming state, but it is basically set as follows.
-Normal state The RT type in the normal state is basically a low RT state. That is, the normal state is a gaming state in which it is easy to stay in the low RT state. Therefore, the game in the normal state is disadvantageous to the player.
-CZ state The RT type of the CZ state is basically a low RT state. However, the CZ state is controlled by the AT that notifies the push order navigation when the "push order replay combination" is won, but does not notify the push order navigation when the "push order bell combination" is won. Further, since the ART transition lottery process (described later) is performed in each game during the stay in the CZ state, it is easier to shift to the ART state than during the stay in the normal state. Therefore, in the flow of a series of games, the CZ state is positioned more advantageously than the normal state.

-ART state The RT type at the time of the first transition to the ART state is basically the low RT state, but in the ART state, it is easy to be promoted to the high RT state by winning the promotion replay role. Since the high RT state is expected to increase the number of medals won, the ART state is more advantageous to the player than the normal state and the CZ state.
The winning probability of the push order replay combination in the ART state is basically a constant probability corresponding to the high RT state. Therefore, even in the precursor game (see S62b), the promotion confirmation game (see S62c), and the Gase game (see S63b), which will be described later, the winning probability of the push order replay combination is basically constant.

[Details of each game state]
Each gaming state, transition processing between gaming states, and the like will be described in detail.
Hereinafter, unless otherwise specified, the transition time from each gaming state to another gaming state is basically after the third reel stop operation of the game in which the transition condition is satisfied. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the game may be transferred from the next game after the transition conditions are satisfied.

(Normal state)
As shown in FIG. 6, the control unit 25b performs a lottery process for shifting to the CZ state and the ART state while staying in the normal state. Depending on the specifications of the slot machine 10, the normal state may not be directly shifted to the ART state.
As shown in FIG. 8A, in the normal state, the upper display unit 21 is arranged at the upper position. Further, the open / close display units 23L and 23R are arranged at the open position. Therefore, the central display area 22C of the main display unit 22 is largely exposed.
The main display unit 22 displays the female character C1 in the central display area 22C. Similarly, the lower display unit 24 displays the female character C1. These displays are effects indicating that the gaming state is the normal state.

-Transition process to CZ state: Arrow # 1a in FIG.
The control unit 25b performs a transition lottery process to the CZ state, for example, based on winning a predetermined rare combination. The condition for transition to the CZ state is that the transition lottery has been won.
The gaming state in the normal state may have a low probability state and a high probability state in which the winning probabilities for the CZ state are different. The winning probability of the transition lottery is higher in the high probability state than in the low probability state. In this case, the transition from the low probability state to the high probability state is made based on the fact that the predetermined rare combination is won, while the predetermined fall condition (for example, the predetermined combination is won) is satisfied. , The transition from the high probability state to the low probability state may be made.

-Transition process to ART state: Arrow # 1b in FIG.
The condition for shifting to the ART state is, for example, that the combination of predetermined winning combinations (for example, "7, 7, 7") is stopped and displayed. When the condition for transition to the ART state is satisfied, one set number (described later) is given to the player, and the number of possessed sets becomes one. In this case, the control unit 25b may perform a lottery process for adding the number of sets.

(CZ state)
During the stay in the CZ state, it is easier to shift to the ART state than during the stay in the normal state, so that 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 five.
In the CZ state, the control unit 25b is controlled by the AT, but even if the promotion replay combination is won, the push order is not notified, so that the low RT state is basically maintained.
As shown in FIG. 8B, in the CZ state, the upper display unit 21 is arranged at the upper position as in the normal state. Further, the open / close display units 23L and 23R are arranged at the closed position.
In the CZ state, the open / close display units 23L and 23R integrally display the clown character C2a. Further, the lower display unit 24 displays the character C2b of "clown time". These displays are effects indicating that the gaming state is the CZ state.

As shown in FIG. 8B, the open / close display units 23L and 23R are arranged in the closed position when the winning combination (pushing order bell or the like) accompanied by the pushing order navigations 30a, 30b and 30c is won. Then, the push order navigations 30a, 30b, and 30c are displayed. The push order navigation 30b at the center is displayed over the open / close display units 23L and 23R.
As shown in FIG. 8 (C), when the main display unit 22 wins a rare combination accompanied by a push, the symbol corresponding to the rare combination is displayed in the left display area 22L. The left display area 22L displays, for example, a watermelon symbol image 30d, an image associated with a watermelon, or the like when the winning rare role corresponds to a combination of symbols of "watermelon, watermelon, and watermelon".

In addition, the upper display unit 21 displays the number of remaining games in the CZ state. The number of remaining games is subtracted each time the game is executed.

In the CZ state, the ART transition lottery process is performed in each game.
As for the winning probability of the ART transition lottery process, the winning probability is set according to the winning combination of each game. The winning probability of the ART transition lottery process is, for example, 90% when the rare role is won, 30% when the bell role is won and the replay role is won, and 5% when the lost role is won. The winning probability of the ART transition lottery process for a part or all of each winning combination may be other than the above. Further, although the ART transition lottery process is performed when the bell role is won, the ART transition lottery process may be performed based on the winning symbol corresponding to the bell role.

(CZ production)
The control unit 25b performs the CZ effect lottery process according to the lottery result of the ART transition lottery process. The CZ effect lottery process is a process of drawing a CZ effect from among no effect and CZ effects 1 to 3. As will be described later, the CZ effect is an effect that gives the player the expectation of winning the ART.
As shown in FIGS. 4 (A) and 4 (B), in the CZ effect lottery process, the control unit 25b sets the CZ effect lottery table (when the ART is not won) when the ART transition lottery process is not won. Refer to T1a, while referring to the CZ effect lottery table (at the time of winning ART) T1b if the winner is a winner.

As shown in both tables T1a and T1b, the expectation of winning the ART (that is, the probability of winning the ART) is that there is no effect <CZ effect 1 <CZ effect 2 <CZ effect 3.
That is, in the case of non-winning ART, the CZ effect is selected from no effect and CZ effects 1 and 2. On the other hand, in the case of winning ART, one of the CZ effects will be performed.
By performing the lottery process based on both tables T1a and T1b, if the ART is won, either effect is produced. Further, in the case of no production, it is confirmed that the ART was not won, while in the case of the CZ production 3, it is confirmed that the ART was won.

The CZ effect is performed after the third reel stop operation of the game in which the CZ effect lottery process is performed.
As shown in FIG. 9, in the CZ effect, an operation instruction is given to the player (FIGS. 9 (A) to 9 (C)), and the operation is accepted to display the result of the ART transition lottery process. Is executed (FIG. 9 (D), FIG. 9 (E)). The operation instruction prompts the player to perform an operation for causing the slot machine 10 to execute the effect display of the result display.

Each operation instruction of each CZ effect 1 to 3 is as follows.
(A) CZ effect 1: FIG. 9 (A)
The open / close display units 23L and 23R display a button image C11 or the like imitating the effect button 15 having substantially the same size as the effect button 15 over both display screens. As an operation for starting the effect operation, the player may operate the effect button 15 in accordance with this operation instruction.

(B) CZ effect 2: FIG. 9 (B)
The left display area 22L of the main display unit 22, the open / close display units 23L, 23R, and the right display area 22R of the main display unit 22 display a large button image C12 or the like imitating the effect button 15 over these display screens. .. The button image C12 is extremely larger than the button image C11. As an operation for starting the effect operation, the player may operate the effect button 15 in accordance with this operation instruction.

(C) CZ effect 3: FIG. 9 (C)
The left display area 22L and the open / close display unit 23L of the main display unit 22 display an image C13a imitating the shape of the slot machine 10 across both display screens. The open / close display units 23L and 23R display an arrow image C13b or the like indicating a portion of the image C13a corresponding to the lower display unit 24. The right display area 22R of the main display unit 22 displays an arrow image C13c pointing to the lower display unit 24. The lower display unit 24 switches from the character C2b of "clown time" and displays the large character 13d of "PUSH". As an operation for starting the effect operation, the player may operate the lower display unit button 24a according to these operation instructions. The lower display unit 24 is in a state where it can be pressed by controlling the actuator 24c in response to the operation instruction of the CZ effect 3.
In this way, the CZ effects 1, 2, and 3 are conspicuous in this order, and the player is also expected to shift to ART in this order.

Each display unit performs an effect of notifying the lottery result of the CZ effect lottery process when the operation to start the effect operation is performed while the operation instructions of the CZ effects 1, 2 and 3 are given.
As shown in FIG. 9D, when the result of the ART transition lottery process is ART non-winning, the open / close display units 23L and 23R display the character C14 "missing". In this case, when the number of remaining games in CZ remains, the upper display unit 21 updates the number of remaining games as described above. If the result of the ART transition lottery process is ART non-winning, the player may be notified that ART is not won by not displaying the character C14 or the like.

As shown in FIG. 9E, when the result of the ART transition lottery process is ART winning, the left display area 22L of the main display unit 22, the open / close display units 23L, 23R, and the right display of the main display unit 22 are displayed. The area 22R displays the character C15a of "ART confirmed !!" indicating the winning of the ART over these display areas. In addition, the upper display unit 21 switches from the number of remaining games and displays the character C15b of "V" indicating ART winning. Therefore, even if the main display unit 22 or the like is out of order, the player can be notified of the ART winning result.

As shown in FIG. 6, the CZ state shifts to the ART state and the normal state.
-Transition process to ART state: Arrow # 2a in FIG.
The condition for shifting to the ART state is that the player has won the ART transition lottery process. The control unit 25b shifts to the ART state after the effect (see FIG. 9E) performed following the game in which the transition condition to the ART state is satisfied. Each display unit 20 to 24 is changed to the display of the ART state at the time of transition to the ART state.
When shifting from the CZ state to the ART state, one set is given to the player and the number of possessed sets is one, as in the case of shifting from the normal state to the ART state. In addition, a lottery process for adding the number of sets may be performed.

-Transition process to normal state: Arrow # 2b in FIG.
The condition for shifting to the normal state is that the number of games in the CZ state has been 5 times without winning the ART transition lottery process. Each display unit 20 to 24 is changed to the display in the normal state at the time of transition to the normal state.

(ART state)
In the ART state, it is possible to execute 50 games per set. In the ART state, the stage is controlled to any of the tiger stage, the mouse stage, and the cow stage (game state). If the player holds one or more sets at the end of one set of games, the ART state is continued.
While staying in the ART state, a lottery will be held to add the number of sets held (continuation right). The number of possessed sets is the number of rights that the player can continue in the ART state.
As will be described later, the expected degree of addition of the number of sets is "tiger stage <mouse stage <cow stage". For this reason, the stage that is advantageous for the player is also "tiger stage <mouse stage <cow stage".

In the normal state of the ART state, each display unit 20 to 24 performs the following display. The normal state of the ART state is a normal game based on ART control (in the embodiment, a "normal game") except when the precursor game, the ghost game, and the promotion production game, which will be described later, are executed, and when the additional production (specific production) is not performed. ”) Is feasible.
As shown in FIG. 10A, during the stay in the tiger stage, the central display area 22C of the main display unit 22 and the open / close display units 23L and 23R are the tiger characters C21a (game state information) corresponding to the stage, respectively. Is displayed.
Similarly, as shown in FIGS. 10B and 10C, during the stay in the mouse and cow stages, the central display area 22C of the main display unit 22 and the open / close display units 23L and 23R are in the respective stages. The mouse character C22a and the cow character C23a (game state information) corresponding to the above are displayed.

As a result, when the tiger character C21a (first game state information) is controlled by the mouse stage which is more advantageous to the player than the tiger stage on which the tiger character C21a (first game state information) is displayed, the mouse character C22a (first game state information) is displayed on the main display unit 22 and the like. 2 Game status information) is displayed.
Similarly, when the mouse character C22a (first game state information) is controlled by a cow stage that is more advantageous to the player than the mouse stage on which the mouse character C22a (first game state information) is displayed, the cow character C23a (first game state information) is displayed on the main display unit 22 or the like. 2 Game status information) is displayed.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 11 (A) to 11 (D), the main display unit 22 stops the push order navigation when the push order bell combination and the push order replay combination are won in the normal game. It is executed in the display (first display) of the mode (first mode). That is, every time the stop buttons 14a to 14c are stopped according to the push order navigation, the push order navigation corresponding to the stop button is deleted without moving. Then, the display position of the remaining push order navigation is maintained.
In this case, each display unit maintains the display of the normal state in the ART state, except that the main display unit 22 displays the push order navigation. For example, FIGS. 11 (A) to 11 (D) are examples in which a role accompanied by push order navigation is won while staying at the tiger stage. In this case, the main display unit 22 displays the push order navigation. Other than that, the state shown in FIG. 10 (A) is maintained. Further, the open / close display units 23L and 23R are not driven to open / close, and are maintained in a stopped state.

As shown in FIG. 10, the lower display unit 24 displays the number of remaining games, the number of elapsed ARTs, the number of acquired cards, and the stage names C21b, C22b, and C23b (game status information).
The stage name is the name of the stage during your stay. The action and effect of displaying the stage name are the same as the action and effect of displaying the characters C21a, C22a, and C23a by the main display unit 22 and the like.
The number of remaining games indicates the number of remaining games in the ART state of the current set (the number of remaining games out of 50 times). 10 (A) to 10 (C) are examples in which "remaining: 30 times" is displayed.
The number of elapsed ARTs indicates which set of ART states the current set is in when the ART state is continued. 10 (A) to 10 (C) are examples of displaying "second set".
The number of medals won indicates the number of medals won by the player while staying in a series of ART states. 10 (A) to 10 (C) are examples of displaying "100 sheets".

The upper display unit 21 displays the number of times the replay combination has been won (also referred to as “replay count value”) while staying in the ART state. The replay count value is counted by the control unit 25b. The replay count value of the upper display unit 21 is added each time the replay combination is won. As will be described later, the replay count value is used for a lottery as to whether or not to execute the additional effect of the number of sets.

(Flow of processing in ART state)
The details of the processing of the ART state of the slot machine 10 will be described with reference to FIGS. 12 to 20 and the like.
As shown in FIG. 12, the control unit 25b starts the processing of one game in response to the reception of the game start operation (S10).
Next, the control unit 25b determines whether or not the game is the first game after the transition or continuation of the ART state (S20). If the control unit 25b determines that the game is the first game (S20: YES), the process proceeds to S20a, while if it determines that the game is not the first game (S20: NO), the process proceeds to S30.

Next, the control unit 25b performs a stage lottery process (S20a) according to the first game (S20: YES). The stage lottery process is a process of determining the stage after the transition or continuation of the ART state by lottery.
The control unit 25b draws a lottery from the three stages based on the stage lottery table T2 shown in FIG. 4C. The stage lottery process may be performed in a game in which the transition or continuation of the ART state is confirmed.

The stage lottery table T2 stores the number of sets "1", "3", "4 or more" held at the time of transition or continuation of the ART state in association with the winning probability of each stage. The larger the number of sets owned, the lower the probability of winning the tiger stage and the higher the probability of winning the cow stage.
By the above processing, the stage after the transition or continuation of the ART state is determined.

Next, the control units 25b and 26b execute the game based on the stage settings determined in the stage lottery process. In the second and subsequent games after shifting to or continuing to the ART state, it is based on the stage setting determined at the first time.
That is, the control unit 26b displays the characters C21a, C22a, C23a and the like corresponding to the stage determined by the stage lottery process on the open / close display units 23L and 23R. As a result, the slot machine 10 can notify the player of the type of the current stage.

(Additional production execution lottery process: S30)
Next, the control unit 25b performs an additional effect execution lottery process (specific effect lottery process) based on the game start operation reception (see S10) according to the replay count value being a multiple of 10. The additional effect execution lottery process is a lottery process for determining whether or not to execute the additional lottery game described later.
In the embodiment, an example in which the additional effect execution lottery process is executed based on the play count value being a multiple of 10 will be described, but the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, a predetermined rare combination is won. Based on this, a lottery for adding the number of sets may be executed, and the number of sets may be added with a predetermined winning probability.

As shown in FIG. 5A, the control unit 25b performs the additional effect execution lottery process by referring to the additional effect execution lottery table T4a.
The additional effect execution lottery table T4a stores the winning probability corresponding to the type of stay stage and each winning probability of the replay count value (multiple of 10). However, the additional effect execution lottery table T4a stores common information about the replay count values of 10 multiples (40, 50, 60, ...) Of 40 or more, as shown by "40 or more". ..

The additional effect execution lottery table T4a stores information that the more advantageous the stage type and the larger the replay count value, the easier it is to win. That is, the additional effect execution lottery table T4a stores information that the winning probability tends to increase as the stay stage goes from the tiger stage to the cow stage, and the replay count value is "10" to "40 or more". Store information that tends to be more probable.
For this reason, for the player, the more advantageous the stage is staying and the larger the replay count value is, the higher the probability that the number of sets will be added is increased, which is an advantageous development.

The replay count value is reset to 0 times by winning the additional effect execution lottery process. On the other hand, the replay count value is maintained in the stage transition due to non-winning in the additional effect execution lottery process or stage promotion described later.

(Stage promotion lottery process, Gase production lottery process: S40)
Next, the control unit 25b performs a stage promotion lottery process and a ghost effect lottery process based on the game start operation reception (see S10) (S40).
The stage promotion lottery process and the Gase production lottery process are performed in each game. However, the stage promotion lottery process and the Gase production lottery process are not performed in the game while staying at the highest cow stage.
The stage promotion lottery process is a lottery for whether or not to perform a stage promotion effect. The winning probability of the stage promotion lottery process is, for example, 2% (1/50). If the stage promotion lottery process is won, the stage promotion will be confirmed.
The Gase production lottery process is a lottery for whether or not to perform a Gase production. The Gase production lottery process is performed when the stage promotion lottery process is not won. The Gase production is a production that makes the player feel as if he / she has won the stage promotion production by performing the same production as the precursor production. The winning probability of the Gase production lottery process is also, for example, 2% (1/50).
Details of both productions will be described later.

Next, when the additional effect execution lottery process (S30) was won (S50: YES), the control unit 25b proceeded to S50a to execute the set number addition process, while the control unit 25b was not elected. In the case (S50: NO), the process proceeds to S60.
Further, if any of the stage promotion lottery process and the Gase effect lottery process (S40) is won (S60: YES), the control unit 25b proceeds to S60a to execute the stage promotion process, while the control unit 25b proceeds to S60a to execute the stage promotion process. If the player is not elected (S60: NO), the process proceeds to S70.

(Additional number of sets: S50a)
The details of the set number addition process will be described with reference to FIGS. 13 to 17 and the like.
(Additional lottery game)
As shown in FIG. 13, the control units 25b and 26b execute the additional lottery game based on winning the additional effect execution lottery process (see S51, arrow # 4a in FIG. 7).
Although detailed description is omitted, the number of additional lottery games is determined by the lottery process from 2 to 7 times. The winning probability is, for example, 10% for 2 to 3 times, 20% for 4 to 7 times, and the like. In this case, the control unit 25b may perform the lottery process using a table in which the number of additional lottery games increases as the stage type becomes more advantageous.
While the additional lottery game is in progress, the subtraction of the number of remaining games in one set is stopped, while the replay count value is updated, which is advantageous for the player. For example, the play count value of the upper display unit 21 of FIGS. 14 to 16 is displayed as "3 times". This is a state in which the replay count value is reset by winning the additional effect execution lottery process, and then the additional lottery game is in progress and the replay combination is won three times.

During the additional lottery game, the control unit 25b performs an additional lottery process for determining whether or not to add the number of sets based on the game start operation reception of each game. The number of additional sets is given to the player based on the fact that the additional lottery process is won (specific conditions are satisfied).
The winning probability of the additional lottery process can be, for example, 3% for the replay role, 20% for the bell role, 100% for the rare role, and the like. The winning probability of the winning combination of each game is based on the stage type during the stay.
The minimum number of sets added by the 2 to 7 additional lottery games is 0 (when all games are not won), and the maximum is 7 (when all games are won).
During the additional game, the main display unit 22, the open / close display unit 23, and the like perform a so-called battle effect of displaying a moving image of the character fighting the enemy. The battle effect is to display a series of moving images on the main display unit 22 and the like. The type of battle effect may be different depending on the number of additional lottery games 2 to 7 times. For example, if the additional lottery game is three times, the character wrestles with the enemy, and if the additional lottery game is seven times, the character plays a table tennis match with the enemy. Then, the slot machine 10 is designed to suggest the number of additional sets acquired during the battle by the additional effect described later.
During the additional lottery game, the control unit 25b performs an additional lottery process for determining whether or not to add the number of sets based on the game start operation reception of each game. Further, when the result of the additional lottery process of each game is won, the control unit 25b updates by adding the number of possessed sets stored in the storage unit 25a.

As shown in FIGS. 14 to 17, the control unit 25b has the additional effects 1 to 4 (after the final game of the additional lottery game (after the third reel stop operation) and after a predetermined time (for example, 3 seconds) has elapsed). Perform one of the specific effects). The additional effects 1 to 4 are effects indicating that the addition of the number of sets has been confirmed.
The additional effects of FIGS. 14 to 17 are the additional effects 1 to 4 while staying at the tiger stage. Therefore, by displaying the tiger character C21a, the character C21b of the stage name "tiger stage", and the like on the display unit, the tiger character C21a is produced as if it has won the enemy.

(Additional production processing)
The control unit 25b executes the additional effect type lottery process based on the end of the final game of the additional lottery game (that is, the last game of any of 2 to 7 times), so that the additional effects 1 to 4 are selected. One of the effects is determined (see S52, arrow # 4b in FIG. 7). The timing of executing the additional effect type lottery process may be after the time when the number of additional effects is determined (the time when the game start operation of the final game of the additional lottery game is accepted).
The additional effect suggests the number of sets given in the additional lottery game. In addition, the additional effects 1, 2, 3 and 4 correspond to the expected degree of addition, and "low expectation", "medium expectation", "high expectation" and "super high expectation" are set respectively. There is. Details of the contents of the additional effects 1 to 4 will be described later.

As shown in FIG. 5B, the control unit 25b performs the additional effect type lottery process by referring to the additional effect type lottery table T4b.
The additional effect type lottery table T4b stores information on the winning probability so that the larger the number of additional effects, the easier it is to win the additional effect with a high degree of expectation.
For example, in the case of one additional number, the winning probabilities of the additional effects 1 (low) and 2 (medium) are 80% and 20%, respectively. Therefore, in the case of one additional effect, the additional effect 1 (low) is won with a high probability, and the additional effects 3 (high) and 4 (ultra-high) are not won. When the number of additional pieces is 7, the winning probability of the additional effect 4 (ultra-high) is 100%. Therefore, when the number of additional pieces is 7, only the additional effect 4 (ultra-high) is won.
In addition, the degree of expectation of the number of additional productions according to the additional productions 1 to 4 is "1 (low) <2 (medium) <3 (high) <4 (ultra-high)" based on the additional production type lottery table T4b. It has become. That is, in the additional effects 1 (low) and 2 (medium), 5 or less additions are confirmed, in the additional effect 3 (high), 3 to 6 additional items are confirmed, and in the additional effect 4 (ultra-high). Can suggest by the production that the addition of 5 or more (5 to 7) has been confirmed.

Next, the control units 25b and 26b accept the operation of starting the effect operation corresponding to the additional effects 1 to 4 (S53). In the embodiment, accepting the operation of each operation unit means that the sensor that detects the operation of each operation unit changes from the non-detection state to the detection state, but is not limited to this, and the operation of each operation unit is not limited to this. The sensor may go from a detected state to a non-detected state.
After that, the control units 25b and 26b execute the additional effect operations corresponding to the additional effects 1 to 4 in response to the reception of the operation to start the effect operation (S54).

(Operation of additional production)
The contents of the additional effects 1 to 4 will be described with reference to FIGS. 14 to 17 and the like.
As shown in the additional effect table T4c of FIG. 5C, the operation display, the derived image (information regarding the granting of benefits to the player), the derived time (specific time), etc. are set in the additional effects 1 to 4, respectively. There is.
As shown in the additional effect table T4c, as the additional effect increases, the operation display becomes larger, the derived image suggests the additional expectation higher, and the derived time tends to become longer. To have. That is, the probability that the number of additional sets (the number of continuation rights) increases (the probability of granting an advantageous privilege) increases as the derivation time increases.
The derivation time is the time from the acceptance of the operation of starting the effect operation to the display of the derivation image. That is, the derived image is displayed after the derivation time elapses after receiving the operation of starting the effect operation.

The flow of the production content of the additional production will be explained.
In each additional effect, an operation instruction is given to the player at a predetermined time (for example, 3 seconds) after the final game of the additional game is completed, and the effect operation is started by receiving the operation. The operation instruction prompts the player to perform an operation to start the effect operation.

The production of each additional production is as follows.
(A) Additional production 1 (low)
(A1) As shown in FIG. 14A, the central display area 22C of the main display unit 22 executes an operation instruction display prompting the operation of the effect button 15. This operation instruction display has a button image C31a or the like that imitates the effect button 15.
(A2) As shown in FIGS. 14 (B) and 14 (C), in the central display area 22C of the main display unit 22, the dog character C31b is moved from the back side to the front side based on the operation of the effect button 15. The image coming to the side is displayed for 3 seconds.
(A3) As shown in FIG. 14 (D), the main display unit 22 displays the main display unit 22 from the back side to the front side after 3 seconds have elapsed as the derivation time after the effect button 15 is operated (the dog character C31b moves from the back side to the front side). By displaying the clown image C31c, which is a derived image (after displaying the coming image), it is suggested that the possessed stock has been added.

(B) Additional production 2 (middle)
(B1) As shown in FIG. 15A, the main display unit 22, the open / close display units 23L, and 23R give operation instructions as follows.
The open / close display units 23L and 23R are arranged at closed positions.
The operation display has a button image C32a larger than the button image C31a of the additional effect 1 (low). The button image C32a is displayed over the left display area 22L of the main display unit 22, the open / close display units 23L and 23R, and the right display area 22R of the main display unit 22. This suggests that the expectation of the number of additional pieces is higher when the additional effect 2 (middle) is produced than when the additional effect 1 (low) is produced.
(B2) As shown in FIG. 15B, the opening / closing display units 23L and 23R are arranged at the open position by operating the effect button 15.
As shown in FIGS. 15 (B) to 15 (D), the subsequent effect is the same as that of the additional effect 1 (low) (FIGS. 14 (B) to 14 (D)). That is, the central display area 22C of the main display unit 22 displays the dog character C31b and the clown image C31c, and the derivation time is 3 seconds.

As described above, in the effect of the additional effect 2 (middle), the button image C32a is made larger than that of the additional effect 1 (low), and the open / close display units 23L and 23R are opened and closed. As a result, it is possible to have a feeling of expectation that the number of additional sets at the time of the additional effect 2 (middle) production will be larger than that at the time of the additional effect 1 (low) production.

(C) Additional production 3 (high)
(C1) As shown in FIG. 16 (A), the operation instruction of the additional effect 3 (high) is as follows.
-The open / close display units 23L and 23R are arranged in the closed position.
The left display area 22L and the open / close display unit 23L of the main display unit 22 display the schematic diagram C33a of the slot machine 10. Further, the open / close display units 23L and 23R use this schematic diagram to display an image C33b (an arrow image, PUSH characters) prompting the operation of the lower display unit button 24a.
The right display area 22R of the main display unit 22 displays an arrow image C33c or the like pointing to the lower display unit 24 to urge the player to pay attention to the lower display unit 24.
-The lower display unit 24 prompts the operation of the lower display unit button 24a by displaying the character C33d of PUSH.
The lower display unit button 24a is in a state where it can be pressed by controlling the actuator 24c in response to the execution of the operation instruction display (see FIG. 2B).
The player may operate the lower display unit button 24a in response to these operation instruction displays.

(C2) As shown in FIG. 16B, the open / close display units 23L and 23R are arranged in the open position based on the operation of the lower display unit button 24a.
As shown in FIGS. 16 (B) and 16 (C), and in the central display area 22C of the main display unit 22, the dog character C31b has the same as the additional effect 1 (low) and the additional effect 2 (middle). Display the image coming from the back side to the front side. However, the display time is 5 seconds, unlike the 3 seconds of the additional effects 1 (low) and 2 (medium).
(A3) As shown in FIG. 16 (D), in the main display unit 22, after 5 seconds have elapsed as the derivation time after the operation of the lower display unit button 24a (the dog character C31b moves from the back side to the front side). By displaying the BAR symbol image C33e, which is a derived image (after displaying the oncoming image), it is suggested that the stock has been added.

In this way, the effect of the additional effect 3 (high) makes the start operation instruction of the effect more conspicuous than the additional effects 1 (low) and 2 (middle), and the effect operation is performed according to the operation of the lower display unit button 24a. Start. Further, the main display unit 22 displays the BAR symbol image C33e, and the derivation time of 5 seconds (first time) is longer than the derivation time of 3 seconds (second time) of the additional effects 1 (low) and 2 (medium). long. As a result, it is possible to have a feeling of expectation that the number of additional sets at the time of the additional effect 3 (high) will be larger than that at the time of the additional effect 1 (low) and 2 (medium).

(D) Additional production 4 (super high)
(D1) As shown in FIG. 17 (A), the operation instruction of the additional effect 4 (ultra-high) is as follows.
-The upper display unit 21 is arranged at a lower position by being driven downward.
The open / close display units 23L and 23R are arranged at positions separated so as not to be hidden by the upper display unit 21.
The central display area 22C, the upper display unit 21, and the open / close display units 23L and 23R of the main display unit 22 integrally display a sufficiently large arrow image C34a to encourage the operation of the lower display unit button 24a. The arrow image C34a is larger than the arrow image C33c of the additional effect 3 (high) and is more conspicuous than this.
-Similar to the addition effect 3 (high), the lower display unit 24 displays the character C33d of PUSH, and the lower display unit button 24a is in a state where it can be pressed.
The player may operate the lower display unit 24 in response to these operation instruction displays.

(D2) As shown in FIGS. 17 (B) to 17 (E), the dog character C34b is moved from the back side to the front side of the screen in the lower display unit 24 based on the operation of the lower display unit button 24a. The image coming toward is displayed for 8 seconds. In this case, the arrow image C34a may notify that the lower display unit button 24a has been operated by changing the color or the like.
(D3) As shown in FIG. 17 (F), in the lower display unit 24, after 8 seconds have elapsed as the derivation time after the operation of the lower display unit button 24a (the dog character C34b moves from the back side to the front side). By displaying the 7 symbol image C34c as the derived image (after displaying the oncoming image), it is suggested that the stock has been added.

In this way, the effect of the additional effect 4 (ultra-high) makes the operation instruction most conspicuous, and starts the effect operation in response to the operation of the lower display unit button 24a. Further, in the main display unit 22, the derived image is the 7 symbol image C34c. Furthermore, the derivation time is the longest, 8 seconds. As a result, it is possible to have a feeling of expectation that the number of additional sets at the time of the additional production 4 (ultra-high) production will be larger than that at the time of other productions.

In this way, the slot machine 10 makes the derivation time from the operation display until the derivation image is displayed after the operation display of the operation start of the addition effect different according to the number of additions of the set number. We are trying to improve the interest of the game. That is, the longer the derivation time, the higher the expectation for the addition. Therefore, by changing the length of the derivation time, the interest in the addition can be enhanced.

Next, the control unit 25b determines whether or not the result of the stage promotion lottery process (S40) has been won (S55). The control unit 25b proceeds to S55a if the stage promotion lottery process is won (S55: YES), and proceeds to S80 if the stage promotion lottery process is not won (S55: NO).
Next, the control unit 25b performs the stage setting process after promotion based on the result of the stage promotion lottery process (S40) being won (S55a).
As a result, one set of remaining games in the ART state is promoted from the next game to the mouse stage, which is a higher stage, and is executed based on various tables of the mouse stage (S80: YES → S10 described later).

Here, the process of S55a is a process executed when the additional effect execution lottery process (S30) and the stage promotion lottery process (S40) are duplicated in the same game. In the case of such duplicate winning, the slot machine 10 performs the processing of S55a so as to perform only the internal processing related to the stage promotion without executing the precursor effect (described later) or the like. That is, in the case of such duplicate winning, the slot machine 10 adds the number of sets to the player by executing the additional game by the process of adding the number of sets, giving priority to the precursor effect (described later) and the like. I try to give you a chance.

The process related to stage promotion is not limited to this, and the stage promotion process (see FIG. 18) described later may be executed after the process of adding the number of sets is completed. Further, after the game of the additional effect is finished, or during the game of the additional effect, the stage may be shifted without executing the precursor game or the like.
In addition, the stage promotion lottery process and the like (S40) may be executed in each of the games (S51) 2 to 7 times during the additional production. Even when the lottery process is won, only the internal process related to the stage promotion may be performed, or the stage may be transferred after the game of the ride-on effect is finished.

(Stage promotion process: S60a)
The stage promotion process will be described with reference to FIGS. 18 to 20 and the like.
In the stage promotion process, the process related to the transition from the stage during the stay to the higher stage (transition from the tiger stage to the mouse stage, transition from the mouse stage to the cow stage) is performed.
As shown in FIG. 18, the control unit 25b determines whether the lottery process of S40 is "winning the stage promotion lottery process" or "winning the ghost effect lottery process". When the control unit 25b determines that the stage promotion lottery process has been won (S61: YES), the control unit 25b proceeds to S62a, while the control unit 25b has determined that the stage promotion lottery process has been won (S61: YES). S61: NO), proceed to S63a.

Next, the control unit 25b determines the number of precursor games by performing the precursor game number lottery process based on the fact that it was "winning in the stage promotion lottery process" (S61: YES) (S62a).
As shown in FIG. 4D, the control unit 25b performs the precursor game number lottery process with reference to the precursor game number lottery table T3. The precursor game is a part of the game during the stage promotion production.
The precursor game number lottery table T3 stores each winning probability of the precursor games 0 to 4 in association with the remaining game numbers “11 or more”, “5 to 10”, and “1 to 4”. The number of remaining games is the number of remaining games in the ART state of the current set.
The precursor game number lottery table T3 stores information that the larger the number of remaining games, the easier it is for the number of precursor games to be won.
That is, when the number of remaining games is "11 or more", the winning probability of the precursor games 1 to 4 is 25%, and the winning probability of the precursor games 0 is 0%.
With the remaining number of games "5 to 10", the winning probability of the precursor games 1 to 4 is 5%, which is smaller than the winning probability of "11 or more", and the winning probability of the precursor games 0 is It is 80%, which is higher than the winning probability of "11 or more".
With the number of remaining games "1 to 4", the winning probability of the precursor games 1 to 4 is 0%, and the winning probability of the precursor games 0 is the highest 100%. Therefore, when the number of remaining games is "1 to 4", the precursor game is not played.

The above setting of the precursor game number lottery table T3 has a sufficient number of games after promotion to the stage when the number of remaining games in the ART state is large, whereas when the number of remaining games in the ART state is small, the number of remaining games is small. This is in consideration of the fact that the number of games after promotion to the stage is small.

(Omen game)
Next, the control unit 25b executes games for the number of precursor games determined in S62a (see S62b, arrow # 3a in FIG. 7). However, the control unit 25b does not execute the precursor game when the number of precursor games is 0.
The details of the precursory effect of the precursory game will be described with reference to FIG.

Hereinafter, the precursory game while staying in the tiger stage will be described, but the same processing is performed for the precursory game while staying in the mouse stage.
The control units 25b and 26b process the precursory effect in the precursory game in the following order.
(1) As shown in FIG. 19A, when the push order bell and push order replay are won in the precursor game, the three push order navigations 30a, 30b, and 30c are displayed in the center display area of the main display unit 22. It is displayed side by side on 22C in the left-right direction. In this state, the open / close display units 23L and 23R are arranged at separated open positions (first arrangement positions), so that the central display area 22C of the main display unit 22 is largely exposed. Therefore, the player can visually recognize the push order navigations 30a, 30b, and 30c. The difference between the precursor game and the normal game in this state is that the tiger character C21a is not displayed in the central display area 22C of the main display unit 22 in the precursor game, whereas this is displayed in the normal game. That is (see FIG. 11 (A)).

(2) As shown in FIG. 19B, the open / close display unit is based on the fact that the first stop operation (operation of the stop button 14c) is performed according to the push order navigation 30c and the push order navigation 30c is deleted. The 23L and 23R are controlled to move in a stepwise closed drive from the open position (first arrangement position) to the closed position (second arrangement position). Correspondingly, the central display area 22C of the main display unit 22 becomes narrower. The push order navigation 30a on the left side is displayed (second display) so that the display position moves to the right side so that it can be displayed in the central display area 22C. As a result, the intervals between the remaining push order navigations 30a and 30b are narrowed.
In this case, the movement amount, movement range, and the like of the push order navigations 30a and 30b are set so that the correspondence of the stop buttons 14a and 14b can be recognized even after the movement. For example, the push order navigation 30a corresponding to the stop button 14a can be recognized to correspond to the stop button 14a instead of the other stop button 14b even after the movement. That is, the open / close display units 23L and 23R are driven to be step-closed to the extent that the push-order navigations 30a and 30b can be visually recognized while the intervals between the push-order navigations 30a and 30b currently displayed are narrowed.
As a result, the slot machine 10 can maintain the ART function even when the push order navigation is moved.

The open / close display units 23L and 23R may be closed and driven even before the first stop operation is performed. In this case, the three push order navigations 30a, 30b, and 30c are displayed in the central display area 22C of the main display unit 22 by moving the display positions so that the distance between them becomes narrower.

(3) As shown in FIG. 19C, the open / close display units 23L and 23R are driven to close in stages based on the stop operation (operation of the stop button 14b) according to the push order navigation 30b of the second operation. By being controlled to do so, the interval is further narrowed. Also in this case, similarly to the above (2), the open / close display units 23L and 23R are closed and driven to the extent that the final push order navigation 30a can be visually recognized. Further, the final push order navigation 30a moves slightly toward the right side in the center display area 22C.

(4) As shown in FIG. 19 (D), the open / close display units 23L and 23R are opened in the open state based on the stop operation (operation of the stop button 14a) according to the third operation push order navigation 30a. Controlled to be placed.
(5) In the precursor game of (1) above, if the role with the push order navigation is not won (that is, if the role with the rare role, the lost role, etc. is won), the movement effect of the push order navigation 30a Is not performed, and only the open / close display units 23L and 23R are moved. Also in this case, the open / close display units 23L and 23R are controlled to be arranged in the open position after being closed driven so as not to be arranged in the completely closed position during movement.
(6) The control unit 25b repeats the process from (1) above when the number of remaining games of the precursor game remains, and proceeds to S62c shown in FIG. 18 when the number of remaining games does not remain. .. In addition, in the above (1), the game that was not won in the role accompanied by the push order navigation is also counted (counted) in the number of precursor games.

With the above, the processing of the precursor game is completed.
In this way, in the precursor game, when the winning combination accompanied by the push order navigation is won, the main display unit 22 executes the display (second display) of the mode (second mode) of moving the push order navigation. To do. Therefore, due to this movement effect (that is, movement display), the push order navigation moves a longer distance than the stop display in the above-mentioned normal game.

Further, during the precursory game, the open / close display units 23L and 23R are driven to close in stages from the open position to the closed position, but are finally returned to the open position without being arranged in the closed position. Be controlled. As a result, the player can recognize that the stage cannot be promoted in the next game.

In this way, since the slot machine 10 moves and directs the push order navigation, it is possible to give the player a sense of expectation that the notification state may change to an advantageous state.

(Promotion production game)
Next, the control unit 25b executes the promotion effect game based on the completion of the games corresponding to the number of precursor games in S62b (see S62c, arrow # 3b in FIG. 7).
(1) As shown in FIGS. 20 (A) to 20 (C), the processing up to the middle of the promotion production game is the above-mentioned (1) to (1) to the precursor game shown in FIGS. 19 (A) to 19 (C). It is the same as the process of (3). As a result, the display position of the push order navigation moves, and the open / close display units 23L and 23R move.
(2) As shown in FIG. 20 (D), the open / close display units 23L and 23R are closed based on the stop operation (operation of the stop button 14a) according to the push order navigation 30a of the third operation. Controlled to be placed.
In the promotion production game, the open / close display units 23L and 23R are controlled to be arranged in the closed state even when the winning combination with the push order navigation is not won.

(3) As shown in FIG. 20 (E), the open / close display units 23L and 23R are then controlled to be arranged in the open state.
At the same time, the control units 25b and 26b perform the stage setting process after promotion (see arrow # 3c in FIG. 7), and proceed to S80.
That is, the display of the characters and the like of each display unit 20 to 24 is changed to the stage after promotion.
Since the example of FIG. 20 (E) is a scene in which the tiger stage is changed to the mouse stage, the characters and the like of the display units 20 to 24 are changed from the tiger to the mouse. Further, the setting of the internal lottery (for example, the reference column of the stage lottery table T2, the additional effect execution lottery table T4a, etc.) is changed from the tiger stage to the mouse stage.
As a result, one set of remaining games in the ART state is promoted to the mouse stage from the next game and executed based on various tables of the mouse stage (S80: YES → S10 described later).

In this way, in the promotion production game, the open / close display units 23L and 23R move toward the closed position for each stop operation as in the precursor game, and finally move to the center position unlike the precursor game. Placed in a closed position. After that, the open / close display units 23L and 23R return to the open position (initial position) and change the display mode to indicate the stage transition.

As a result, the slot machine 10 can move to the upper stage after executing the effect indicating that the slot machine 10 will move to the upper stage in the promotion effect game after the number of precursor games has been exhausted.

(Gase game)
Next, the control unit 25b performs a lottery process for determining the number of Gase games (S63a) based on the fact that the "Gase effect lottery process was won" (S61: NO).
The lottery process for determining the number of Gase games can be performed in the same manner as the precursor game number lottery process by using the same table as the precursor game number lottery process.

Next, the control units 25b and 26b execute the Gase game (see S63b, arrow # 3d in FIG. 7).
The Gase game can be played by the same processing as the precursor game. That is, the same number of games as the number of games determined in the lottery process is performed in the same manner as in the precursor games (1) to (5). The effects of the display units 20 to 24 are the same as those of the precursor game (FIGS. 19 (A) to 19 (D)).
When the processing of the Gase game is completed, the control units 25b and 26b proceed to the next processing (S80) and continue the game of the stage during the stay (S80 → S10).

By the above-mentioned processing of the precursor game, the promotion production game, and the Gase game, the slot machine 10 shifts to a stage advantageous to the player by the movement production of the push order navigation 30a, 30b, 30c and the movement production of the open / close display units 23L, 23R. Can be controlled as it may be.
That is, in the slot machine 10, the stage is more likely to be promoted when the push order navigations 30a, 30b, 30c are moved and produced than when the push order navigations 30a, 30b, 30c are stopped and displayed. Can be controlled to be. Therefore, in the slot machine 10, for example, when the tiger character C21a is displayed on the main display unit 22 or the like, the probability that this is changed to the mouse character C22a is determined by the main display unit 22 in the push order navigation 30a, 30b, It can be controlled so that it is higher when the movement effect of the push order navigations 30a, 30b, and 30c is executed than when the stop display of 30c is executed.

When the stage is promoted, a maximum of 5 games of movement effect is performed, while when the stage is not promoted, a maximum of 4 games of movement effect is performed. Therefore, the slot machine 10 can be controlled so that when the open / close display units 23L and 23R are moved and produced five times in a row, the slot machine 10 always shifts to the upper stage.

Here, in the precursor game and the Gase game, the control unit 25b may count only the number of winnings of the winning combination accompanied by the push order navigation as the number of precursor games and the number of Gase games. In this case, in the games corresponding to the number of these games, the movement effect of the push order navigation can be always performed.
In addition, when processing related to stage promotion in a state where the number of remaining games in one set of ART is small (for example, the number of remaining games is several games), a large number of roles that do not use push order navigation can be won. , The ART state may be terminated without digesting the precursor games for the number of precursor games. In this case, the slot machine 10 can include a game property that ends the process related to promotion without shifting to the stage.

Further, when the replay count value becomes a multiple of 10 in each game (S62b, S62c, S63b) during the stage promotion process, the control unit 25b may execute the additional effect execution lottery process (S30). Good. When the control unit 25b wins the additional effect execution lottery process, the control unit 25b may shift to the process of adding the number of sets (S50a) after completing all the stage promotion processes. Further, at this time, the control unit 25b may cancel or interrupt the stage promotion process and shift to the process of adding the number of sets (S50a).

The control unit 25b is based on the setting of each stage based on the fact that the additional effect execution lottery process is not won (S50: NO) and the stage promotion lottery process is not won (S60: NO). , Normal game processing is performed (S70).
Next, when the control unit 25b determines that one set of games has been completed by digesting one set of games at the end of each game (at the time of the third reel stop operation) (S80: YES), the process proceeds to S90, while if it is determined that one set of games has not been completed (S80: NO), the process from S10 is repeated.
As described above, when the stage is promoted and shifted, the repeated games after S10 are executed based on the setting of the stage after the promotion.

Next, when the number of possessed sets remains at the end of one set of games (S90: YES), the control unit 25b continues the ART state by repeating the process from S10. In this repeated process, the control unit 25b performs the process of the next set of stages (S20a, etc.). On the other hand, the control unit 25b proceeds to S100 when the number of possessed sets does not remain (S90: NO).

Next, the control unit 25b shifts to the normal state (S100) based on the fact that the number of possessed sets does not remain (S90: NO). In this case, the control unit 25b resets the replay count value.

By the process of S100, as shown by arrow # 5 in FIG. 7, the ART state shifts to the normal state. The condition for shifting to the normal state is that the number of possessed sets does not remain at the end of the final game in the ART state of one set. Each display unit 20 to 24 is changed to the display screen in the normal state at the time of transition to the normal state.

As described above, in the stage promotion process, the slot machine 10 of the present embodiment may or may not be promoted after the push order navigation is moved. Therefore, it is possible to make it appear as if the stage has been promoted by moving the push order navigation, that is, the stage has shifted to a state advantageous to the player. As a result, the slot machine 10 can improve the effect of the push-order navigation and improve the interest.
Further, in the slot machine 10, the derivation time in the additional effect can be made different according to the number of additional sets. For this reason, the slot machine 10 can improve the number of additional sets, that is, the interest of the production that suggests the privilege given to the player in the ART state.

(Second Embodiment)
Next, the second embodiment of the present invention will be described.
In the following description and drawings, the same reference numerals or the same reference numerals are appropriately added to the endings (last two digits) of the parts that perform the same functions as those of the above-described first embodiment, and duplicate explanations are appropriately given. Omit.
The second embodiment is a modification of the movement effect of the push order navigation during the stage promotion process in the ART state from the first embodiment, and other configurations are the same as those of the first embodiment.

With reference to FIGS. 21 and 22, the movement effect of the push order navigation during the stage promotion process in the ART state of the slot machines 210A to 210E, that is, the display of the mode (second mode) of moving the push order navigation (second mode). Display) will be described.
Note that the slot machines 210A to 210E execute the display of the push order navigation in the normal game in the stop display (first display) of the stop mode (first mode) as in the first embodiment.

21 (A1) to 21 (A3) are diagrams for explaining the movement effect of the push order navigation of the slot machine 210A.
FIG. 21 (A1) is a diagram corresponding to FIG. 19 (A), and in the precursory effect of the precursory game, the push order navigations 30a, 30b, and 30c (special operations) are based on winning a role with a push order. Information) is displayed.
In this case, the left and right push order navigations 30a and 30c are displayed in the display areas (special display areas) of the left and right open / close display units 23L and 23R, respectively.
As shown in FIG. 21 (A2), the push order navigation 30c is erased and the open / close display units 23L and 23R are driven to close in stages in response to the operation of the stop button of the first operation. In this case, the open / close display unit 23L moves with the push order navigation 30a displayed. As a result, the push order navigation 30a moves.

As shown in FIG. 21 (A3), the open / close display units 23L and 23R are driven to close in stages in response to the operation of the stop button for the second operation. As a result, the push order navigation 30a moves as in the first operation.

After that, the open / close display units 23L and 23R operate in the same manner as in the first embodiment in response to the operation of the third stop button.
That is, in the case of the precursor effect or the ghost effect, the open / close display units 23L and 23R are arranged at the open position (see FIG. 19D). On the other hand, in the case of the promotion confirmation effect, the open / close display units 23L and 23R are arranged in the closed position and then in the open position (see FIGS. 20 (D) and 20 (E)), and each display unit is arranged. , The stage after promotion is displayed (see FIG. 20 (E)).

In this way, the slot machine 210A can move the push order navigation by moving the open / close display unit while the push order navigation is displayed on the open / close display unit.

21 (B1) and 21 (B2) are diagrams for explaining the movement effect of the push order navigation of the slot machine 210B.
FIG. 21 (B1) is the same as FIG. 19 (A).
As shown in FIG. 21 (B2), the open / close display units 23L and 23R are driven to close in stages in response to the operation of the stop button of the first operation. Then, the push order navigation 30a moves from the central display area 22C of the main display unit 22 to the open / close display unit 23L. In this case, the push order navigation 30a may be displayed on the open / close display unit 23L after being erased once. Further, the push order navigation 30a may be continuously moved as shown by a dotted line in FIG. 21 (B2). In this case, the push order navigation 30a is temporarily displayed over the central display area 22C and the open / close display unit 23L.
After that, the slot machine 210B is controlled in the same manner as the slot machine 210A (see FIG. 21 (A3)).
In this way, the slot machine 210B can move the push order navigation between the display units and display it across the display units.

21 (C1) to 21 (C3) are diagrams for explaining the movement effect of the push order navigation of the slot machine 210C.
FIG. 21 (C1) is the same as FIG. 19 (A).
As shown in FIG. 21 (C2), the open / close display units 23L and 23R are driven to close in stages in response to the operation of the stop button of the first operation. As a result, the left display area 22L of the main display unit 22 becomes visible. The push order navigation 30a moves from the center display area 22C of the main display unit 22 to the left display area 22L.

As shown in FIG. 21 (C3), the open / close display units 23L and 23R are driven to close in stages in response to the operation of the stop button for the second operation. As a result, the left display area 22L of the main display unit 22 becomes wider. In response to this, the push order navigation 30a moves to the right in the left display area 22L of the main display unit 22.
In this way, the slot machine 210C displays the push order navigation so as to move between the display areas of the main display unit 22, so that the movement distance can be increased.

22 (A1) and 22 (A2) are diagrams for explaining the movement effect of the push order navigation of the slot machine 210D.
The winning combination with the push order navigation of the slot machine 210D is a three-choice type, that is, only the stop button of the first operation is specified, and the operation order of the remaining two stop buttons is not specified. Therefore, for the push order navigation 230a and 230b corresponding to the remaining two stop buttons, illustrations and the like that do not need to navigate the order can be used.

In the example of FIG. 22 (A1), the character "1" is displayed on the push order navigation 230c corresponding to the stop button on the right side of the first operation, and the push order navigations 230a and 230b corresponding to the remaining two stop buttons are , The illustration of the star is displayed.
As shown in FIG. 22 (A2), the push order navigation 230c disappears and the open / close display units 23L and 23R are driven to close in stages in response to the operation of the stop button of the first operation according to the push order navigation 230c. Will be done. In response to this, the push order navigation 230a moves toward the right side in the center display area 22C of the main display unit 22.
After that, the slot machine 210D is controlled in the same manner as the slot machine 210A (see FIG. 21 (A3)).
In this way, the slot machine 210D can perform the movement effect of the push order navigation even when the winning combination with the three-choice push order is won.

22 (B1) to 22 (B3) are diagrams for explaining the movement effect of the push order navigation of the slot machine 210E.
As shown in FIG. 22 (B1), the slot machine 210E does not include an open / close display unit. Therefore, the entire area of the main display unit 22 is visible.
A band image C210 having the characters "to the mouse stage" is displayed in the upper range of the display area of the main display unit 22, and push order navigations 30a, 30b, and 30c are displayed in the lower range. .. The display of the other display units (upper display unit, lower display unit, etc.) is the same as that of the first embodiment (see FIG. 19A).
As shown in FIG. 22 (B2), the remaining two push order navigations 30a and 30b move upward toward the band image C210 in response to the operation of the stop button of the first operation.
As shown in FIG. 22 (B3), the remaining push order navigation 30a moves further upward toward the band image C210 in response to the operation of the second stop button.

In the case of the precursory effect, each display unit operates in the same manner as in the first embodiment in response to the subsequent operation of the stop button of the third operation.
That is, in the case of the precursor effect or the ghost effect, the push order navigation 30a does not reach the band image C210, and each display unit displays the tiger illustration and the stage name corresponding to the tiger stage. (See FIG. 10 (A)).
On the other hand, in the case of the promotion confirmation effect, the push order navigation 30a reaches the band image C210 as shown by the broken line in FIG. 22 (B3). After that, each display unit displays a mouse illustration and a stage name corresponding to the promoted mouse stage.

In the case of the precursor effect or the ghost effect, the push order navigations 30a, 30b, and 30c may be stopped and displayed without moving from the display position shown in FIG. 22 (B3). In this case, it can be more clearly suggested that the stage is not promoted in the game in which the push order navigations 30a, 30b, and 30c do not move. This more clearly suggests that when the push order navigations 30a, 30b, 30c move, it is easier to shift to an advantageous situation than when the push order navigations 30a, 30b, 30c do not move. Can be done.

As described above, the slot machines 210A to 210E of the present embodiment can improve the taste of the movement effect of the push order navigation, and can exert the same actions and effects as those of the first embodiment.

(Third Embodiment)
In the third embodiment, the effect of adding the number of sets in the ART state is changed from the first embodiment, and other configurations are the same as those in the first embodiment.
As shown in the additional effect type lottery table T304b in FIG. 23 (A), the slot machine of the present embodiment has three types of additional effects 1 (low) and 2 (middle) according to the expected degree of addition of the number of sets. 3 (high) is feasible.
The additional effect type lottery table T304b stores information in which each number of the additional effects 1 to 3 is associated with the winning probabilities of the additional effects (low), 2 (medium), and 3 (high). As for the winning probability, as in the first embodiment, the larger the number of additional items, the easier it is for the additional effect with a high degree of expectation to be won.

As shown in the additional effect table T304c of FIG. 24 (B), for the operation display of the additional effects 1 (low), 2 (medium), and 3 (high), refer to the button image (button image C31a of FIG. 14 (A) and the like). ), Which is common.
However, the derived images and the derived times of the additional effects 1 (low), 2 (medium), and 3 (high) are different from each other.
As the derived image, a clown illustration, a bar symbol image, and 7 symbol images are set, respectively. Therefore, for the additional effects 1 (low), 2 (medium), and 3 (high), an image suggesting that the degree of expectation is high is set as a derived image in this order.
The derivation time is set to 3 seconds, 5 seconds, and 8 seconds, respectively. Therefore, the derivation time of the additional effects 1 (low), 2 (medium), and 3 (high) becomes longer in this order.

As described above, the slot machine of the present embodiment can suggest the number of sets to be added to the player by setting the derivation image and the derivation time of the effect of adding the number of sets.
In the slot machine, one of the derived image and the derived time may be set in common, and only the other may be added and different settings may be provided according to the expected number of pieces.

(Fourth Embodiment)
The slot machine 410 of the fourth embodiment enables the slot machine of the first embodiment to shift to two types of bonus states (first bonus state and second bonus state) while staying in the ART state, and also waits for a bonus. Two types of effects (first effect and second effect) can be performed while staying in the state.

As shown in FIG. 24, while staying in each stage (tiger stage, mouse stage, cow stage) in the ART state, by winning the lottery processing of the first bonus and the second bonus, the first bonus waits respectively. The state shifts to the second bonus standby state. As will be described later, these transition conditions are to win a predetermined combination. The number of games staying in each bonus waiting state is indefinite, but the predetermined role related to the transition to each bonus waiting state is controlled so as to win in, for example, several games while staying in each bonus waiting state. May be good.
Although not shown in FIG. 24, the promotion process between stages and the process of adding the number of sets are executed in the same manner as in the first embodiment.

The first bonus waiting state and the second bonus waiting state are states waiting for the transition to the first bonus state and the second bonus state (see arrows # 401d and # 402d in FIG. 24, respectively). While staying in the first bonus waiting state and the second bonus waiting state, it is controlled by ART.
The first bonus state and the second bonus state are game states in which a game in which a bell role (push order bell, common bell, etc.) and a replay role are won with a high probability continues, for example, about 30 times, and the game state of each stage. It is more advantageous for the player than.
Further, during the stay in the second bonus state, the replay combination is in a gaming state in which the replay combination is won with a higher probability than during the stay in the first bonus state, which is more advantageous than the first bonus state.

Further, in each bonus state, for example, a lottery process for adding the number of sets may be performed according to the winning of a predetermined small winning combination (rare winning combination, bell winning combination, etc.). In this case, the winning probability of the additional lottery process in the second bonus state is set higher than the winning probability of the additional lottery process in the first bonus state. Further, in this case, the winning probability is set for each number of additional sets, and in the second bonus state, the winning probability is set so that a larger number of additional sets are won than in the first bonus state. May be.
Further, based on winning the additional lottery process for the number of sets, from the next game onward, for example, a game state in which the combination of seven symbols is likely to be stopped and displayed may be entered. In this case, in the next game or later, when the winning combination corresponding to the combination of 7 symbols is won, the main display unit 22 or the like stops the player by the push order navigation or the suggestion image of the push of the 7 symbols. Just urge. This can suggest to the player that the number of sets has been added.
Further, for example, different symbols of yellow 7 symbol and green 7 symbol are set as 7 symbols, and the symbol of "yellow 7, yellow 7, yellow 7" is set as a winning combination corresponding to the number of additional sets of 2 or less. A combination replay combination may be set, while a replay combination of a combination of "green 7, green 7, green 7" symbols may be set as a winning combination corresponding to three or more additional sets. Then, if the number of additional sets is 2 or less, and in the next game or later, when the replay role of the combination of the symbols of "Yellow 7, Yellow 7, Yellow 7" is won, the stop operation is performed by the push order navigation or the like. Navigating, on the other hand, when the replay combination of the combination of "green 7, green 7, green 7" is won, the stop operation may not be navigated. In addition, when the number of additional sets is 3 or more, the navigation process opposite to this may be performed. As a result, the slot machine 410 is controlled so that the combination of symbols according to the number of additional sets is likely to be stopped and displayed, so that the player can be informed of the number of additional sets.

Therefore, the player desires the transition to the second bonus state more strongly than the transition to the first bonus state. Further, for the player, the second bonus waiting state is a more advantageous gaming state than the first bonus waiting state.

The ART in the first bonus state and the second bonus state is controlled by a so-called "pseudo-bonus". Therefore, the winning probability of the winning combination other than the replay winning combination while staying in each bonus state is the same as the winning probability of the winning combination other than the replay winning combination staying in the non-ART state. However, the game state of each bonus state is not limited to this, and the winning probability of a role other than the replay role is controlled to "real bonus" which is a state in which a game can be executed in which the winning probability is higher than while staying in the non-ART state. May be done.

The method of lottery processing of the first bonus and the second bonus is not limited, and for example, a lottery may be made for each game with a predetermined winning probability, and a slot machine game accompanied by a battle game is executed during this game. You may draw lots with a predetermined winning probability. Further, based on the reception of the game start operation, a lottery for transition to the bonus state is performed, and when the lottery is won, the type lottery for the first bonus state and the second bonus standby state may be subsequently performed. Further, the lottery processing of the first bonus and the second bonus may be executed at the time of transition or continuation of the ART state. However, the winning probability of the second bonus is lower than the winning probability of the first bonus, and is, for example, about 1/10 of the winning probability of the first bonus.

As the settings 1 to 6 of the slot machine 10, for example, the transfer probability of the second bonus in the setting 6 may be extremely larger than the transfer probability of the second bonus in the other settings (for example, other settings). 10 times or more). In this case, the setting of the slot machine 10 can be suggested by shifting to the second bonus state.

During the stay in each stage, by winning the lottery process of the first bonus and the second bonus, the stage shifts to either the first bonus waiting state or the second bonus waiting state (arrow # 401a in FIG. 24, See # 402a). Then, based on winning a combination of predetermined symbols (for example, a replay combination of combinations of symbols of "7, 7, 7") while staying in the first bonus standby state and the second bonus standby state. Each bonus standby state is terminated, and the state shifts to the first bonus state and the second bonus state (see arrows # 401d and # 402d in FIG. 24).
The winning combination related to the transition from the first bonus waiting state to the first bonus state and the winning combination related to the transition from the second bonus waiting state to the second bonus state may be different. In this case, as in the above-mentioned example, yellow 7 symbols and green 7 symbols are set as the 7 symbols, and the former winning combination is a replay combination of the combination of the symbols of "yellow 7, yellow 7, yellow 7". , The latter winning combination may be a replay role of a combination of "green 7, green 7, green 7" symbols.
After that, the game returns to the original stay stage based on the number of stay games in the first bonus state and the second bonus state (see arrows # 401e and # 402e in FIG. 24).

(1st bonus waiting state)
While staying in the first bonus standby state, each display unit executes the first effect (described later). In addition, while staying in the first bonus waiting state, a promotion lottery process for shifting to the second bonus waiting state is executed. In the promotion lottery process, the precursor game, the promotion confirmation game, and the Gase game are executed as in the stage transition process of the first embodiment.
The precursor game of the first bonus waiting state, for example, before the transition to the second bonus waiting state, based on winning the transition lottery to the second bonus waiting state while staying in the first bonus waiting state, for example. Several games are played.
In the promotion confirmation game in the first bonus standby state, one game is executed after the precursor game is exhausted (see arrow # 401b in FIG. 24).
That is, the precursor game and the promotion confirmation game are executed when the transition to the second bonus standby state is confirmed. In the promotion confirmation game, after the third reel stop operation, the first effect is switched to the second effect (see arrow # 401c in FIG. 24).

The Gase game in the first bonus waiting state is executed, for example, several games based on winning the Gase effect lottery process while staying in the first bonus waiting state. In the Gase game, the transition process to the second bonus standby state is not executed.

When shifting to the second bonus state while staying in the first bonus standby state, only the promotion confirmed game may be executed without executing the precursor game. In addition, it is not necessary to execute the Gase game while staying in the first bonus standby state.

(Second bonus waiting state)
While staying in the second bonus standby state, each display unit executes either the first effect or the second effect. However, when the first effect is executed, the first effect is always changed to the second effect while staying in the second bonus standby state.
Therefore, in the state where the first effect is being executed on each display unit, there is a high possibility that the user is staying in the first bonus standby state, while in the state where the second effect is being executed, the second bonus standby state is high. It is confirmed that he is staying in the state.

While staying in the second bonus standby state, a precursor game, a production change game, and a gase game are played.
The precursor game in the second bonus standby state is executed, for example, several games based on winning the effect change lottery for switching from the first effect to the second effect while staying in the second bonus standby state. If the first effect is executed in the second bonus standby state, it will always be changed to the second effect. Therefore, while staying in the second bonus standby state, be sure to win this effect change lottery. Be controlled.
The effect change game in the second bonus standby state is executed for one game after digesting the precursor game (see arrow # 402b in FIG. 24). Regarding the effect at the time of transition from the first effect to the second effect, the one by the promotion confirmation game in the first bonus standby state and the one by the effect change game in the second bonus standby state are the same, that is, The display and operation of each display unit are the same. The promotion confirmed game in the first bonus waiting state is accompanied by the promotion in the waiting state, whereas the effect change game in the second bonus waiting state maintains the stay in the second bonus waiting state.

The Gase game in the second bonus waiting state is executed, for example, several games based on winning the Gase effect lottery process while staying in the second bonus waiting state. In the Gase game, the process of changing from the first effect to the second effect is not executed.

When changing from the first effect to the second effect while staying in the second bonus standby state, only the effect change game may be executed without executing the precursor game. In addition, it is not necessary to execute the Gase game while staying in the second bonus standby state.

(1st production, 2nd production)
The first production and the second production will be described.
As shown in FIG. 25 (A), in the first effect, the open / close display unit 23L displays one star image C401. The open / close display unit 23L displays a character corresponding to the stay stage (tiger character C21a in the example of FIG. 25A).
By confirming the star image C401 (first game state information) displayed only on the open / close display unit 23L, the player is staying in either the first bonus standby state or the second bonus standby state, and also , Of these, it can be predicted that there is a high possibility that the player is staying in the first bonus waiting state.
Further, the player displays the character of the open / close display unit 23L (tiger character C21a in the example of FIG. 25A) and the stage name during the stay displayed on the lower display unit (see the stage name C21b in FIG. 10). By checking, you can check the stage during your stay.

As shown in FIG. 25 (E), in the second effect, the open / close display units 23L and 23R display the star image C402, respectively.
The player can confirm that he / she is staying in the second bonus standby state by checking the two star images C402 (second game state information) displayed on both the open / close display units 23L and 23R.
In addition, the player can confirm the stage during the stay by confirming the stage name during the stay (see the stage name C21b or the like in FIG. 10) displayed on the lower display unit.

(Movement of push order navigation during the first production)
While staying in the 1st bonus standby state, if you win a role with push order navigation while producing the 1st effect, and you win either the promotion lottery process or the Gase lottery process, the main display unit 22, the open / close display units 23L and 23R execute the push order navigation effect as in the precursor game, the gasse game, and the promotion confirmation game of the first embodiment.

That is, as shown in FIG. 25 (A), the central display area 22C of the main display unit 22 displays the push order navigations 30a, 30b, and 30c.
As shown in FIG. 25B, the open / close display units 23L and 23R are driven to close in stages in response to the operation of the stop button of the first operation, and the push order navigation 30a is in the center display area. It moves in 22C (see FIGS. 19 (B) and 20 (B)).
As shown in FIG. 25C, similarly, the open / close display units 23L and 23R are driven to close in stages according to the operation of the stop button of the second operation, and the push order navigation 30a is similarly driven. It moves in the central display area 22C (see FIGS. 19C and 20C).

Then, in the case of the precursor game and the Gase game, the open / close display units 23L and 23R are arranged so as to return to the open position as shown in FIG. 25 (A) (see FIG. 19 (D)).
On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 25 (D), in the case of the promotion confirmation game, the open / close display units 23L and 23R are temporarily arranged in the closed position (see FIG. 20 (D)).
As shown in FIG. 25E, after that, the open / close display units 23L and 23R are arranged in the open position, and the star image C402 is displayed on both the open / close display units 23L and 23R (FIG. 20E). reference). As a result, the first production is switched to the second production.

In addition, the same applies when the player wins a role with push order navigation while staying in the second bonus standby state and during the production of the first production, and also wins either the production change game or the Gase lottery process. Production is executed.

By confirming the switching of this effect, the player has changed the gaming state from the first bonus standby state to the second bonus standby state (see arrow # 401c in FIG. 24), and has already entered the second bonus standby state. It can be confirmed that there is a possibility of staying and that this was certain (see arrow # 402c in FIG. 24).

(Stop display of push order navigation during the first production)
On the other hand, while staying in the first bonus standby state, while the first production is being produced, the role with the push order navigation is won, and neither the promotion lottery process nor the Gase lottery process is won. In that case, the push order navigations 30a, 30b, and 30c are produced in the same manner as in the normal game, that is, they are stopped and displayed without the movement effect (see FIG. 11).
In addition, while staying in the second bonus standby state, when the first production is being produced, the role with the push order navigation is won, and neither the production change game nor the Gase lottery process is won. However, the push order navigations 30a, 30b, and 30c are stopped and displayed.

By confirming the stop display of the push order navigation 30a, 30b, 30c, the player is unlikely that the game state is staying in the first bonus waiting state and staying in the second bonus waiting state. It can be confirmed that it is one of the above.

(Direction of push order navigation during the second production)
As shown in FIG. 25 (F), if a role with push order navigation is won during the second production (that is, in a state where it is certain that the player is staying in the second bonus standby state), the push is performed. The forward navigations 30a, 30b, and 30c are displayed in the central display area 22C of the main display unit 22. After that, the push order navigations 30a, 30b, and 30c are produced in the same manner as in the normal game, that is, they are stopped and displayed without the movement effect (see FIG. 11).

In addition, in the game in which the first effect is executed while staying in the first bonus standby state, if the winning combination related to the transition to the second bonus state is won, the first effect is changed to the second effect. Instead, the game may directly shift to the second bonus state after the third reel stop operation of this game. For example, as a winning combination related to the transition to the second bonus state, when a replay combination of a combination of "green 7, green 7, green 7" symbols is set as in the above example, the first bonus In a game in which the first effect is executed while staying in the standby state, even if the player shifts to the second bonus state without changing from the first effect to the second effect based on winning this replay role. Good.
Similarly, in the game in which the first effect is executed while staying in the second bonus standby state, the first is based on winning the replay role of the combination of the symbols of "green 7, green 7, green 7". You may shift to the second bonus state without changing from the effect to the second effect.

Further, in the game in which the first effect is executed while staying in the second bonus standby state, the condition for switching from the first effect to the second effect may be other than winning the effect change lottery. This condition may be, for example, that a predetermined combination such as a bell role is won in the game in which the first effect is executed. In this case, the precursor game does not have to be executed, and the number of possible games while staying in the second bonus standby state may be indefinite until a predetermined combination is won. Further, in this case, the first effect may be switched to the second effect after the third reel stop operation of the game or the like.

As described above, the slot machine 410 of the present embodiment performs a push order navigation movement effect during the effect of the first effect, which suggests that there is a high possibility that the slot machine 410 is staying in the first bonus standby state. Therefore, it is possible to suggest the possibility of the second bonus waiting state.
The movement effect of the push order navigation is not limited to the transition between stages, the transition between bonus standby states, etc., as long as the specifications allow the transition from one game state to another more advantageous game state. It can be applied as appropriate.

As described above, the slot machine of the above-described embodiment can make it appear as if it shifts to an advantageous state or produce an effect at the time of transition to an advantageous state by moving the push order navigation. , The push order navigation can improve the effect of the production and improve the interest.
On the other hand, in the conventional slot machine, since the push order navigation is merely assisting the winning of a small role, the effect of the production is poor and the interest is not improved.

Further, in the slot machine of the above embodiment, the derivation time from the operation of the operation means to the display of the derivation image can be made different according to the privilege to be given, so that the effect related to the privilege grant can be improved. Can be planned.
On the other hand, since the conventional slot machine only displays the operation means related to the privilege grant in the ART state, it has not been possible to improve the interest in the production related to the privilege grant.

Although the preferred embodiment of the gaming device of the present invention has been described above, the gaming device according to the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and various modifications can be made within the scope of the present invention. Needless to say.
Although each configuration of the above-described embodiment and each configuration of the modified embodiment described later can be used in combination as appropriate, detailed description thereof will be omitted.

(1) In the embodiment, as an effect suggesting an additional number of sets, which is a privilege in the ART state, an example of executing the additional effect is shown, but the present invention is not limited to this. The ART privilege may be another privilege (for example, the number of additional games during the stay in the ART state, the additional loop rate in the ART state, etc.).
(2) In the embodiment, in the normal game, that is, in the game not accompanied by the precursor effect, the disappointment effect, the promotion confirmation effect, etc., the push order navigation is stopped and displayed, but the present invention is not limited to this. Even in the case of a normal game, the display (first display) of the mode (first mode) in which the push order navigation moves may be executed. In this case, by making the moving distance of the push-order navigation of the game with the promotion confirmation effect etc. longer than the movement distance of the push-order navigation in the normal game, it is expected that the game will be promoted with the promotion confirmation effect etc. The degree can be improved.

Further, the push order navigation may be moved regardless of the presence or absence of the movement display. For example, the push order navigation may be set to perform "sway display" that sways in small steps in the left-right or up-down direction. Further, the push order navigation may display a stop display in a normal game, and may display a shake display in a precursor game, a promotion confirmation game, or the like.

(3) In the embodiment, the open / close display unit is an example of a display device, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the slot machine may include an opening / closing member having no display function instead of the opening / closing display unit. Also in this case, since the visible range of the main display unit changes as the opening / closing member moves, the push order navigation can be moved within this visible range.
(4) In the embodiment, an example of drawing a lottery as to whether or not to execute the additional effect is shown according to the number of times the replay combination is won, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a lottery may be executed as to whether or not to execute the additional effect according to the number of times a combination other than the replay combination (for example, a bell role) is won.

(5) In the embodiment, the control unit of the main control board performs operations as various means such as the game state control means, but the control unit of the sub control board performs a part or all of the operation to control the sub control board. The unit can also operate as various means.
On the contrary, the control unit of the sub-control board may perform some or all of the operations executed by the control unit of the sub-control board as various means, and the control unit of the main control board may operate as various means. ..
That is, the slot machine may be assigned various functions to two control units according to specifications and the like, and may be provided with each storage unit corresponding to each control unit. Further, the two control units and the two storage units may be one control unit and one storage unit, respectively.

(6) In the embodiment, the game machine is an example of a slot machine, but the present invention is not limited to this. The gaming machine may be another gaming machine such as a pachinko machine (for example, a ball slot machine).
Further, the game machine may be a so-called enclosed game machine capable of executing a game using a pseudo game medium in a data format without using an actual game medium such as a medal or a game ball.

In addition, the said embodiment and modified form include the following form.
・ The first form is
A variable display means (20) capable of variable display of a plurality of identification information, and
A plurality of operating means (14a, 14b, 14c) capable of accepting an operation for stopping the plurality of identification information, and
Operation information display means (22, 23L, 23R) capable of displaying special operation information (30a, 30b, 30c, 230a, 230b, 230c) which is information on special operations of the plurality of operation means, and
The first game state information (C21a, C21b, C22a, C22b, C401) and the second game state information (C22a, C22b, C23a, C22b, C402) can be displayed as the game state information which is the information related to the game state. Game status information display means (22, 23L, 23R, 24) and
With
The variable display means
It is possible to stop and display a plurality of variablely displayed identification information in a manner in which a profit is given to the player based on the special operation performed according to the special operation information.
The operation information display means
The first display that displays the special operation information in the first aspect, and
A second display for displaying the special operation information in a second mode for moving a longer distance than the first mode, and
Is feasible and
The second game state information (mouse character C22a, cow character, etc.) is higher than when the first game state information (tiger character C21a, mouse character C22a, one star image C401, etc.) is displayed by the game state information display means. When C23a, two star images C402, etc.) are displayed, the probability of being in a gaming state (mouse stage, cow stage, second bonus standby state) that is advantageous to the player is controlled to be higher.
When the first game state information (tiger character C21a, mouse character C22a, one star image C401, etc.) is displayed on the game state information display means, the second game state information (mouse character C22a, cow character) is displayed. The probability of being changed to the display of C23a, two star images C402, etc.) is higher when the second display is executed than when the first display is executed by the operation information display means. A game machine characterized by being controlled by.
・ The second form is
The first game state (tiger stage, mouse stage, first bonus standby state) and the second game state (mouse stage, mouse stage, second bonus standby state) that is more advantageous to the player than the first game state. Among them, a game state control means (25b) capable of controlling any game state is provided.
The game status information display means (22, 23L, 23R, 24) is
When the game state control means controls the first game state, the first game state information (tiger character C21a, mouse character C22a, one star image C401, etc.) can be displayed.
When the game state control means controls the second game state, the first game state information and the second game state information (mouse character C22a, cow character C23a, two star images C402, etc.) Among them, the game machine of the first form characterized in that any game state information can be displayed.
・ The third form is
The operation information display means
It has a display area capable of displaying the special operation information (30a, 30b, 30c).
A gaming machine of the first or second form, characterized in that it is provided with moving means (23L, 23R) capable of moving in the facing area, which is a region facing the display area.
・ The fourth form is
When the moving means moves in the opposite region, the visible region, which is a region in which the special operation information can be visually recognized, can be changed.
The second display is
A gaming machine of a third aspect, comprising a display for moving the special operation information so that the special operation information is displayed in the visible area.
・ The fifth form is
The means of transportation is
First means of transportation (23L) and
Second means of transportation (23R) and
Including
From the first arrangement in which the first moving means and the second moving means are arranged apart from each other, to the second arrangement in which the first moving means and the second moving means are closer to each other than the first arrangement. A gaming machine of a fourth form, characterized in that the visible area (22C) is controlled to change by moving the game machine.
・ The sixth form is
The first moving means (23L) and the second moving means (23R) are
A gaming machine of a fifth embodiment, characterized in that the operating means (14a, 14b, 14c) is moved from the first arrangement to the second arrangement based on the acceptance of the operation.
・ The seventh form is
The means of transportation (23L, 23R)
It has a special display area capable of displaying the special operation information (30a, 30b, 30c).
The second display is
A gaming machine of any of the third to sixth forms, comprising a display for moving the special operation information so that the special operation information is displayed in the special display area.
・ The eighth form is
The first display is
A gaming machine of any of the first to seventh forms, characterized in that the special operation information (30a, 30b, 30c, 230a, 230b, 230c) is not moved.
・ The ninth form is
A variable display means (20) capable of variable display of a plurality of identification information, and
A plurality of operating means (14a, 14b, 14c) capable of accepting an operation for stopping the plurality of identification information, and
Operation information display means (22, 23L, 23R) capable of displaying special operation information (30a, 30b, 30c, 230a, 230b, 230c) which is information on special operations of the plurality of operation means, and
The first game state information (C21a, C21b, C22a, C22b, C401) and the second game state information (C22a, C22b, C23a, C22b, C402) can be displayed as the game state information which is the information related to the game state. Game status information display means (22, 23L, 23R, 24) and
With
The variable display means
It is possible to stop and display a plurality of variablely displayed identification information in a manner in which a profit is given to the player based on the special operation performed according to the special operation information.
The operation information display means
The first display that displays the special operation information in the first aspect, and
A second display for displaying the special operation information in a second mode for moving a longer distance than the first mode, and
Is feasible and
The second game state information (mouse character C22a, cow character C23a, etc.) is displayed more than when the first game state information (tiger character C21a, mouse character C22a, etc.) is displayed by the game state information display means. If it is, it is controlled so that the gaming state is more favorable to the player.
When the first game state information (tiger character C21a, mouse character C22a, etc.) is displayed on the game state information display means, the second game state information (mouse character C22a, cow character C23a, etc.) is displayed. A gaming machine characterized in that the probability of being changed is controlled so as to be higher when the second display is executed than when the first display is executed by the operation information display means.

10, 210A to 210E, 410: Slot machine 15: Effect button 22: Main display unit 22C: Center display area 22L: Left display area 22R: Right display area 23, 23L, 23R: Open / close display unit 24: Lower display unit 24a: Lower display button 25a, 26a: Storage unit 25b, 26b: Control unit 30a, 30b, 30c, 230a, 230b, 230c: Push order navigation

Claims (2)

Variable display means that can display multiple identification information in a variable manner,
A plurality of operating means capable of accepting an operation for stopping the plurality of identification information, and
A first display means having a first display area capable of displaying special operation information which is information on special operations of the plurality of operation means, and
A second display means that can move within a predetermined range and has a second display area,
A third display means that can move within a predetermined range and has a third display area,
A game state control means capable of controlling to any one of a plurality of game states including a predetermined game state and a specific game state that can be shifted from the predetermined game state.
With
The specific gaming state is
The first game state and
A second gaming state that can be transferred from the first gaming state and is more advantageous than the first gaming state.
Including
The first display means is
In the first display area, it is possible to execute the first special operation information display that displays the special operation information in the first aspect.
In the first display area, it is possible to execute the second special operation information display in which the special operation information is displayed in the second aspect of moving the special operation information by a longer distance than the first aspect.
When the game state control means controls the first game state, the first game state information can be displayed in the first display area.
When the game state control means controls the second game state, the second game state information can be displayed in the first display area.
The second display means and the third display means
It is possible to move from the first position to the second position where the second display means and the third display means are closer than the first position.
When the lottery for transition to the specific gaming state is won in the predetermined gaming state, the second display displays the specific information indicating that the lottery for transition to the specific gaming state is won at the second position. It is possible to display over the area and the third display area.
When the first game state information is displayed in the first display area, the probability of being changed to the display of the second game state information is the probability that the first special operation information display is displayed in the first display area. A gaming machine characterized in that the second special operation information display is controlled to be higher when the second special operation information display is executed in the first display area than when the second special operation information display is executed. The first special operation information display is
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the display does not move the special operation information .

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