JP2017209308A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine causing a player to sustain an expectation for a game with the expectation for ART retained by prescribing no concrete additional game period to be acquired, while arousing the player's expectation for how long additional game period the player can acquire after transferring to the ART.SOLUTION: A plurality of game states include at least a normal state, a high level state that is transferable from the normal state and more advantageous to a player than the normal state, and a special state that is transferable from the high level state and in which a game period of the high level state can be added thereto. On the basis of winning of an acquisition lottery executed by acquisition lottery means, notification means displays a lottery result of the acquisition lottery on a display device during the normal state.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 3

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

  Conventionally, it is known that the number of games to be added to the initial number of games of ART can be acquired according to the winning combination at the normal time, and that the ART can be added even at the normal time. The following Patent Document 1 in which the ART can be added even at the normal time and the lottery is performed at the normal time can be cited.

JP-A-2015-208448

  At this time, in the technique of the above-mentioned patent document 1, the game is continued while the expectation to ART is maintained to the player by notifying the specific additional game period acquired by the extra lottery. However, if the added game period obtained at this time is not a value that the player expects, the player may be disappointed and the expectation for ART may be reduced.

  Therefore, the present invention does not define an additional game period that can be specifically acquired, thereby expanding the expectation of how many additional game periods can be acquired after shifting to ART, and maintaining expectations of ART for players. It is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine that allows a game to be continued while being left.

  In order to solve the above problems, the present invention has the following configuration.

  The gaming machine according to the present invention is provided with a plurality of gaming states, and is capable of transitioning between the plurality of gaming states by satisfying a predetermined condition, and controlling means for controlling the progress and performance of the game, In a gaming machine provided with a display device that displays various information to the outside, at least the normal state and the normal state can be shifted to the plurality of game states, and the player is more than the normal state. And a special state that can be shifted from the higher state and that can add the game period of the higher state, and the control means moves to the higher state. The acquisition lottery means for performing the acquisition lottery of the special state and the notification means capable of notifying the lottery result lottered by the acquisition lottery means during the normal state in which the transition is not confirmed, the notification means, Above Based on the obtained drawing means it has elected to acquire lottery carried out, in said normal state, and wherein the displaying the lottery result of the acquisition lottery on the display device.

  According to this configuration, based on the fact that the winning lottery performed by the acquisition lottery means is won in the normal state in which the transition to the upper state is undecided, the lottery result of the acquisition lottery is notified by the notifying means during the normal state. It can be displayed on a display device. Therefore, according to this configuration, it is possible to make the player recognize that the special state that can add the game period of the higher state is acquired during the normal state. Therefore, according to this configuration, after the transition to the upper state, the game is continued while expanding the expectation of how much additional game period can be acquired by the acquired special state, while maintaining the player's expectation of the upper state. Can be continued.

  In addition, as a specific example of the gaming machine according to the present invention, the normal state further includes a lower state and a middle state that is more advantageous to the player than the lower state, and the acquisition lottery means The special state acquisition lottery is performed during the intermediate state in which the transition to the upper state has not yet been determined.

  According to this configuration, the lottery result of the acquisition lottery is notified during the normal state based on the fact that the acquisition lottery performed by the acquisition lottery unit is won while the transition to the upper state is uncertain. Can be displayed on the display device. Therefore, according to this configuration, it is possible to make the player recognize that the special state that can add the game period of the higher state is acquired during the normal state. Therefore, according to this configuration, after the transition to the upper state, the game is continued while expanding the expectation of how much additional game period can be acquired by the acquired special state, while maintaining the player's expectation of the upper state. Can be continued.

  In addition, as a specific example of the gaming machine according to the present invention, the control means further determines whether or not to add the gaming period of the upper state during the intermediate state in which the transition to the upper state is undetermined. An addition lottery means for performing the addition lottery, and the notifying means wins the lottery result of the addition lottery on the display device during the normal state based on winning of the addition lottery performed by the addition lottery means. It is characterized by being displayed.

  According to this configuration, the lottery result of the addition lottery is notified during the normal state based on the fact that the addition lottery performed by the addition lottery unit is won while the transition to the upper state is uncertain. Can be displayed on the display device. Therefore, according to this configuration, during the normal state, it is possible to make the player recognize the addition game period in which the game period of the higher level is added. Therefore, according to this configuration, it is possible to continue the game while maintaining the player's expectation for the upper state by the acquired addition game period.

  In addition, as a specific example of the gaming machine according to the present invention, the gaming state in the upper state is further configured so that the lower state is the middle state or the lower state from the gaming period in the lower state given in the middle state. It is a remaining game period obtained by subtracting the game period of the lower state spent before shifting to the upper state, and the notification means is capable of notifying at least the remaining game period.

  According to this configuration, the gaming period of the upper state is the number obtained by subtracting the gaming period of the lower state spent until the lower state transitions to the middle state or the upper state from the gaming period at the start of the lower state. be able to. Therefore, according to this configuration, the game period of the upper state in the case of transitioning to the higher state decreases as the lower state progresses.

  Therefore, according to this configuration, the game period in the upper state works against the player as the lower state progresses. Therefore, according to this configuration, in the lower state, the game can be continued while maintaining the expectation that the player wants to move to the upper state in a state having many remaining game periods.

  In addition, as a specific example of the gaming machine according to the present invention, the remaining game period is a period from the lower state to the middle state.

  According to this configuration, the transition to the middle state becomes closer as the lower state progresses. Therefore, according to this configuration, with respect to the transition to the intermediate state, the player works more favorably as the lower state progresses. Therefore, according to this configuration, in the lower state, the game can be continued while maintaining the expectation that the remaining game period is quickly digested and the state is shifted to the middle state.

  Furthermore, according to this configuration, the lower state progresses more favorably for the player regarding the transition to the middle state, while the lower state progresses more disadvantageously for the player as the lower state progresses. It will be. Therefore, according to this configuration, it is possible to give an advantageous event and a disadvantageous event to the player in the lower state, and continue the game while maintaining the player's expectation of transition to the middle state or upper state Can be made.

It is this Embodiment, Comprising: It is a schematic front view of a gaming machine. It is this Embodiment, Comprising: It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the arrangement | sequence of a symbol. It is this Embodiment, Comprising: It is a block diagram which shows the input of a gaming machine, control, and an output. It is this Embodiment, Comprising: It is a schematic block diagram for demonstrating the detail of a game state control means. It is this Embodiment, Comprising: It is a schematic block diagram for demonstrating the detail of an effect state control means. It is this Embodiment, Comprising: It is a schematic block diagram for demonstrating the detail of a counting means. It is this Embodiment, Comprising: It is a schematic block diagram for demonstrating the detail of a transfer lottery means. In this embodiment, the winning probability (A) of the high-precision transfer lottery, the winning probability (B) of the ultra-high-precision transfer lottery, the winning probability (C) of the chance zone transfer determination lottery, and the winning of the chance zone transfer type lottery It is the figure which showed the probability (D). It is this Embodiment, Comprising: It is the figure which showed the winning probability (A) of charge counter addition value lottery, and the winning probability (B) of chance zone transfer lottery (beta). It is this Embodiment, Comprising: It is the figure which showed the winning probability (A) of level-up lottery, and the winning probability (B) of ART transfer lottery. It is this Embodiment, Comprising: It is a figure which shows an example of the information displayed on a display apparatus. It is this Embodiment, Comprising: It is explanatory drawing of a game state. It is this Embodiment, Comprising: It is explanatory drawing of a production | presentation state. It is the figure which showed the flow A of this Embodiment. It is the figure which showed the flow B of this Embodiment. It is the figure which showed the flow C of this Embodiment. It is the figure which showed the flow D of this Embodiment. It is the figure which showed the flow E of this Embodiment. It is the figure which showed the flow F of this Embodiment. It is the figure which showed the flow G of this Embodiment. It is this Embodiment, Comprising: It is a flowchart for demonstrating the flow of a game. It is this Embodiment, Comprising: It is a flowchart for demonstrating the flow of the update process of a charge counter value. It is this Embodiment, Comprising: It is a flowchart for demonstrating the flow of a chance zone transfer lottery process. It is this Embodiment, Comprising: It is a flowchart for demonstrating the flow of the process in a 1st chance zone. It is this Embodiment, Comprising: It is a flowchart for demonstrating the flow of the process in a 2nd chance zone.

(Game machine 10)
In the present specification, in each explanation location, when the definition or the like about the direction is not shown, it is seen from the gaming machine 10 to the player in front of the player that is facing the gaming machine 10. The direction toward the side is the “front” direction, and the opposite direction is the “rear” direction. Similarly, the left and right directions such as “left” and “right” mean the left direction and the right direction when viewed from the player. Similarly, the up and down directions such as “up” and “down” mean the upward direction and the downward direction when viewed from the player. Similarly, in the description of each member, when a definition or the like about the direction is not shown, it means a direction viewed from the player in a state where each member is fixed at a predetermined position of the gaming machine 10.
A slot machine as the gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment will be described below with reference to FIG.

(Case 12, Front door 14)
The slot machine as the gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment includes a square box-shaped housing 12 having a front opening that opens in the front direction, and a front door 14 that covers the front opening of the housing 12 so that the front opening can be opened and closed. And.

(Rotating reel 62)
At the upper part of the front door 14, an upper panel 20 made of a thin resin is provided. In the approximate center of the upper panel 20, there is a symbol 61 on the circumference of three rotating reels 62 (left rotating reel 64 on the left, central rotating reel 66 on the center, right rotating reel 68 on the right) from the front. A transparent symbol display window 16 that can be seen is formed. The symbol display window 16 is formed to show the player a total of nine symbols 61 arranged in three rows and three rows when the rotation of all three rotary reels 62 stops. . The symbol display window 16 is provided on the front side of the rotary reel 62, and is used for visually recognizing a plurality of symbols 61 stopped on an effective line 86 to be described later when the rotation of the rotary reel 62 is stopped. It is. The rotary reel 62 is capable of variably displaying a plurality of symbols 61 via the symbol display window 16.

(Reel unit 60)
In the rear direction (backward direction) of the symbol display window portion 16, there are three drive motors (not shown), a total of three rotary reels 62 respectively rotated by the respective drive motors, and the drive motors. And a reel unit 60 having a unit holder (not shown) for holding the rotary reel 62 is disposed.

(Director 70)
The front door 14 is formed with an effect device 70 that informs the player of various information such as winning of a lottery by sound, light, video, or the like. The effect device 70 is disposed on the front door 14 and includes a speaker 72, a display device 84, and an effect lamp 78. The rotating reel 62 is normally used for the progress of the game, but in the state where the progress of the game is stopped, an effect device is provided by showing an effect (so-called reel effect) by a behavior different from the normal rotation operation. Also used as a kind of 70.

(Speaker 72)
The speaker 72 includes an upper speaker 74 disposed on the upper left and right of the front door 14 and a lower speaker 76 disposed on the lower left and right of the front door 14.
(Display device 84)
The display device 84 is a display device for displaying various images on the screen, and constitutes an effect unit having a liquid crystal display device 84 for displaying images including moving images.

(Direction lamp 78)
The effect lamp 78 includes an upper lamp 80 disposed above the front door 14 and lower lamps 82 disposed on the left and right of the lower portion of the front door 14.

(Operation unit 30)
A lower panel 22 is provided at the lower part of the front door 14. The front door 14 includes an operation unit 30 that is located on the lower panel 22 and protrudes toward the front of the front door 14.
In the gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, as a condition for starting a game, a medal is inserted in advance from the medal insertion slot 38, and a credit function that can store up to 50 credit medals in the inside (the number of inserted coins as electronic data) Electronic storage and management function). Note that the maximum number of credit medals that can be stored is 50, which is the maximum number of credit medals.

(Checkout switch 36)
Below the medal slot 38, a settlement switch 36 is provided for paying out all medals credited by the credit function.

(Stop switch 50)
On the left side of the settlement switch 36, three stop switches 50 corresponding to the three rotary reels 62 are provided in order to stop the rotation of the corresponding rotary reels 62 by operation. The stop switch 50 includes a left stop switch L for stopping the left rotation reel 64, a middle stop switch C for stopping the middle rotation reel 66, and a right stop switch R for stopping the right rotation reel 68. have. That is, these stop switches 50 are provided corresponding to each of the plurality of rotating reels 62, and after the start of the display of the variation of the symbols 61 of the plurality of rotating reels 62, the variation of the symbols 61 of the rotating reel 62 by the player's operation This is to stop the display individually.

(Start switch 40)
On the left side of the stop switch 50, a start switch 40 is provided for starting rotation of the rotary reel 62 on condition that a medal is inserted or a max bet switch 34 described later is operated. That is, the start switch 40 is for starting the change display of the symbol 61 of the rotating reel 62 by the player's operation.

(Max bed switch 34)
Above the start switch 40, there is provided a max bet switch 34 for substituting three medals by subtracting the number of medals that can be inserted until the maximum number of inserted medals (specifically, three) is reached from the number of credited medals. ing.

  In addition to the max bet switch 34, or in place of the max bet switch 34, a single bet switch may be provided in which the number of credited medals is reduced by one and replaced with one medal.

(Storage and withdrawal means 24 etc.)
A rearward direction (backward direction) of the lower portion of the front door 14 is a so-called hopper unit that can store medals and can pay out medals, as shown in FIG. A power supply device (not shown) for supplying power to each component is disposed along with a power switch that can be operated to turn on or shut off the power.

(Medal outlet 28 etc.)
At the lower part of the front door 14, a medal payout port 28 through which medals are paid out from the storage payout means 24 is formed in a predetermined case. Below the medal payout port 28, a dish-shaped medal tray 26 that opens upward is formed to store medals paid out from the medal payout port 28. When the number of credited medals is less than the maximum number of credit medals, the acquired medals are added to the number of credit medals without being paid out from the medal payout exit 28 until the number reaches 50.

(Explanation of game flow)
The gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment enables a game to be started by inserting a predetermined number of medals by operating the max bet switch 34 or inserting medals. Then, by depressing the start switch 40, the rotation of the rotary reel 62 is started to start the game, and a role lottery is performed using a lottery table corresponding to each game state of the main control means 200 described later. Then, based on the operation timing of the stop switch 50 corresponding to each rotary reel 62 and the result of the winning lottery, the gaming machine 10 stops the rotation of the rotating reel 62 so as to match the result of the winning lottery. The gaming machine 10 determines whether the combination of symbols 61 constituting the winning combination is a predetermined effective line (when the combination of symbols 61 of a predetermined combination is aligned on the line, depending on the combination of symbols 61 at the time of stoppage. This is a line to which the profit is awarded, and is hereinafter referred to as the active line 86.) When the player stops on the line, the player is given a predetermined profit such as winning a prize and paying out a predetermined number of medals. . As a result, one game is completed.

  The “effective line 86” means a line to be determined by the stop symbol determining means 230 described later, and the “winning” of a small role described later has a combination of symbols 61 corresponding to the role on the effective line 86. Means that. The effective line 86 of the present embodiment is composed of only one connecting the middle stage of the left rotating reel 64, the middle stage of the middle rotating reel 66, and the middle stage of the right rotating reel 68, but is limited to this. is not. Further, a plurality of effective lines 86 may be provided instead of one.

(Design 61)
As shown in FIG. 2, “B7 (blue 7)”, “CH (cherry)”, “WM (watermelon)”, “R1” are provided on the surfaces of the left rotating reel 64, the middle rotating reel 66, and the right rotating reel 68. A plurality of various symbols 61 of “Replay 1)”, “R2 (Replay 2)”, “B1 (Bell 1)”, “B2 (Bell 2)”, “7A”, “7B”, “7C” are formed. ing.

  These designs 61 are formed by sticking a tape on which each design is printed on the outer peripheral surface of the rotary reel 62. Note that the number (frame number) of the symbol 61 in FIG. 2 is not a physical number attached to the outer peripheral surface of the rotary reel 62, but is a virtual number for controlling the stop of each symbol 61. This is for specifying a specific symbol 61 in the program.

(Control device 100)
As shown in FIG. 3, a control device 100 for controlling the overall operation of the gaming machine 10 is formed inside the gaming machine 10. The control device 100 receives a main control means 200 for controlling the “game state” by advancing the game and information (commands) from the main control means 200, and controls the effects according to the progress of the game. The sub-control means 500 for performing the effect of mainly notifying the player of information related to game contents is provided. The “main control means 200” and the “sub control means 500” correspond to “control means” in the present invention.

  The main control unit 200 and the sub control unit 500 are connected by one-way communication from the main control unit 200 to the sub control unit 500 in order to prevent unauthorized operation of the main control unit 200. Communication in the reverse direction from the control means 500 to the main control means 200 is not performed (that is, not bidirectional communication). The main control means 200 receives inputs from the max bet switch 34, the settlement switch 36, the start switch 40, and the stop switch 50, performs a role lottery, and controls the operations of the reel unit 60 and the storage / dispensing means 24. The sub-control unit 500 receives a signal from the main control unit 200 and controls the operation of the effect device 70 such as the display device 84. To the output side of the sub-control means 500, a speaker 72 as the effect device 70, a display device 84, and an effect lamp 78 are connected.

  Although not particularly illustrated, the main board having the main control means 200 and the sub board having the sub control means 500 are each housed in a dedicated board case. Specifically, the main control means 200 is housed inside the main board case, and the sub control means 500 is housed inside the sub board case. The main board case is fixed to the upper part inside the housing 12 and the sub board case is fixed to the left side from the front inside the housing 12.

  The main control unit 200 and the sub control unit 500 are constituted by a microcomputer having a CPU, a ROM, a RAM, and an I / O port (not shown). The CPU has an interrupt function such as a timer interrupt, and executes various programs by executing a program stored in the ROM. The ROM stores a program executed by the CPU and fixed data such as various tables, and the RAM stores a temporary storage area when the CPU executes the program, for example, the state of the gaming machine 10 It is used as a storage area for storing the area and the lottery result of the role lottery.

  In the gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, a normal state that is normally performed is provided as a gaming state among the “gaming states”. In addition, the gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment is provided with a replay time (RT) state in which the probability of winning the re-gamer (replayer) is set higher (or lower) than the normal state. . In addition to these, a so-called bonus game state may be provided as the game state.

In the present embodiment, the ART state is provided as the effect state in the “game state”.
The ART state shown in FIG. 13 is formed so that the game can be more advantageous to the player than the normal state. This ART state includes an AT state that assists to stop the combination of the symbols 61 that are useful on the active line 86 by notifying the pressing order of the stop switch 50, the winning symbol 61, etc., and the RT described above. It is a combination of the state.
Here, a game played in the RT state is a replay time game (RT game), and a game played in the AT state is an assist time game (AT game). In addition, a game played in the ART state is referred to as an assist replay time game (ART game).

  An AT game can be started when a predetermined start condition is achieved, and can be ended when a predetermined end condition is achieved. Specifically, an AT game can be started when a predetermined transfer lottery by the transfer lottery means 280 described later is won, or when a freeze lottery is won, and can be ended when a predetermined condition is satisfied. Is. The AT game is not limited to these start conditions and end conditions, and may be set to other conditions.

(Main control means 200)
The main control means 200 includes a role lottery means 210, a reel control means 220, a stop symbol determination means 230, a payout control means 240, a gaming state control means 250, an effect state control means 260, a count means 270, a transition lottery means 280, and a level up. Each means includes a lottery means 290, an acquisition lottery means 300, a counter addition lottery means 310, and a freeze control means 320. Details of each means will be described later.

With the above configuration, the main control means 200 performs lottery drawing, controls the rotation and stop of the rotating reel 62, determines the stop symbol 61 when all the rotating reels 62 stop, and advances the game. It will function as a means.
The main control means 200 is for controlling the game and is for proceeding with the game. Hereinafter, the game in the present embodiment will be described.

  When the specified number of bets (three) is set, one active line 86 (see FIG. 1) is set. In the gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, “3” is set as the prescribed bet number. As a method for setting the bet number, there are a method for inserting a medal from the medal insertion slot 38 and a method for setting a credit medal as the bet number by operating the max bet switch 34. Then, when the start switch 40 is operated on condition that the specified bet number (three) is set, the bet number is fixed and either of a plurality of combinations is won by the combination lottery means 210 or A lottery lottery (role drawing) is performed. At almost the same time as the winning lottery, it is determined whether or not a predetermined time (4.1 seconds in this embodiment) has elapsed since the start of rotation of the rotary reel 62 in the previous game. When elapses, rotation of all three rotary reels 62 starts.

  In this embodiment, the roles are roughly divided into small roles such as a bell role, a weak cherry role, a strong cherry role, a weak watermelon role, a strong watermelon role, a chance role, etc. Role that triggers the transition), re-playing role (a role that can start the next game without using a player-owned medal, so-called replay role), transitional role (a role that involves a transition of the game state) It has been.

After the rotation of the rotary reel 62 is started, a predetermined condition (in this embodiment, a process of accelerating the rotary reel 62 is executed, and then a predetermined sensor detects that the rotational position of the rotary reel 62 is the reference position. Is established, the stop switch 50 can be operated (stop operation enabled state).
Thereafter, when one of the three stop switches 50 is operated, the rotation of the rotary reel 62 corresponding to the stop switch 50 is stopped. When all the three stop switches 50 have been operated, the rotation of all three rotary reels 62 is stopped.

  At this time, when a combination of predetermined symbols 61 is arranged on the effective line 86, processing corresponding to the combination of symbols 61 is performed. The gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment is formed such that a profit is given to a player when a predetermined combination of symbols 61 is arranged on the active line 86. For example, when the combinations of symbols 61 corresponding to the small combination are arranged on the active line 86, the number of medals corresponding to the small combination is awarded to the player.

  Further, the winning probability of the winning lottery is set in a plurality of stages, in this embodiment, 6 stages (setting 1 to setting 6), and setting 1 is set to the lowest and setting 6 is set to the highest. .

  Further, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 12, as a gaming state, a normal state that is normally performed and an RT state in which the profit given to the player can be greater than the normal state are provided. Yes. This RT state includes a replay time state (RT state) in which a so-called replay time (RT) can be executed.

  Further, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 13, a normal state that is normally performed and an ART state in which the profit given to the player can be greater than that in the normal state are provided as the production state. ing. The normal state includes a general stage and a precursor stage, and a chance zone that is more advantageous for the player than the general stage and the precursor stage.

The ART state includes a normal ART state in which a so-called assist replay time (ART) in which AT and RT are combined can be executed, and a special state in which a game period in the normal ART state can be added.
In addition, there is an ART preparation state that is a stage before the transition from the normal state to the normal ART state and the special state, as an effect state other than the normal state and the ART state.
Here, “general stage and precursor stage” correspond to “lower state” in the present invention, “chance zone” corresponds to “middle state” in the present invention, and “normal ART state” corresponds to the present invention. This corresponds to the “upper state” in FIG.

  In addition, when the combination of symbols 61 corresponding to the re-playing role (replaying role) is arranged on the active line 86, the medal is not paid out, but the bet number is automatically used in the next game without using the medal owned by the player. Can be set and played.

(Role lottery means 210)
The role lottery means 210 executes a role lottery for determining a winning combination. That is, the role lottery means 210 is a means included in the main control means 200, and is used for performing a lottery (role lottery) of winning or losing one of a plurality of roles when the start switch 40 is operated. It is. The role lottery means 210 is provided with a plurality of lottery tables for determining whether or not a winning combination is won, corresponding to the normal state and the RT state as main classifications, and the ROM of the main control means 200 Remembered above. The role lottery means 210 compares predetermined lottery data with random numbers extracted from random numbers generated by predetermined random number generation means (random number generation circuit) having a loop counter that repeatedly counts integer values within a predetermined range. Then, it is determined whether or not it is won. The process by the combination lottery means 210 is performed in step S12 (see FIG. 21) described later.

(Reel control means 220)
The reel control means 220 is a means provided in the main control means 200, and is for stopping the rotation of each rotary reel 62. The reel control unit 220 stops the rotation of each rotary reel 62 based on the lottery result of the combination lottery unit 210 and the rotation position of the corresponding rotary reel 62 when each stop switch 50 is operated. Note that the reel control means 220 may set the condition for stopping whether or not the order in which the stop switches 50 are operated to stop meets a predetermined condition as necessary. The processing by the reel control means 220 is performed in step S15 (see FIG. 21) described later.

(Stop symbol judging means 230)
The stop symbol determining means 230 is a means provided in the main control means 200, for storing a combination of symbols 61 on the effective line 86 when all the rotating reels 62 are stopped, and for determining a winning or the like. is there. Note that the processing by the stop symbol determination means 230 is performed in step S17 (see FIG. 21) described later.

(Discharge control means 240)
The payout control means 240 is for performing predetermined processing such as medal payout based on the determination result of the stop symbol determination means 230. The payout control means 240 pays out medals when it is determined that the small role is winning as a result of the determination by the stop symbol determining means 230. Note that the processing by the payout control means 240 is performed in step S18 (see FIG. 21) described later.

(Game state control means 250)
The gaming state control means 250 controls the gaming state.
Specifically, the game state control means 250 includes each means of a normal game control means 251 and an RT game control means 252 as shown in FIG.

(Normal game control means 251)
The normal game control means 251 controls the progress of a normal game that is a game being played in a normal state.
Here, the normal game means a game other than the RT game controlled by the RT game control means 252.
During normal games, the winning probability of the re-gamer is set lower than that of RT games.

(RT game control means 252)
The RT game control means 252 controls the progress of the RT game that is the replay time.

(Production state control means 260)
The production state control means 260 is for controlling the production state.
Specifically, as shown in FIG. 5, the performance state control means 260 is roughly divided into a normal game control means 261, an ART control means 264, and a special game control means 265.

(Normal game control means 261)
The normal game control means 261 controls a normal game that is a game played in a normal state. Here, the “normal state” includes “general stage and precursor stage” and “chance zone” as will be described later with reference to FIG.
Specifically, the normal game control means 261 includes a general stage / a precursor stage control means 262 and a chance zone control means 263.

(General stage and precursor stage control means 262)
The general stage and precursor stage control means 262 controls a general game (non-AT) that is a game being performed in the general stage and a precursor game (non-AT) that is a game being performed in the precursor stage.

  Here, “non-AT” means a non-operating state of “AT”. "AT" is an abbreviation for so-called "assist time". When the game moves to "AT", a game in which the winning order of the selected small role is notified is started, and the stop switch 50 is operated in accordance with the notified pressing order. As a result, the combination of symbols 61 of the selected small role can be stopped and displayed. For this reason, a predetermined number of medals corresponding to the established small combination are paid out. In the present embodiment, the “AT” is controlled by the main control means 200. At this time, when the state shifts to the “RT state” controlled by the RT game control means 252 of the main control means 200, the “AT” state It becomes. The “ART” state is a state of “RT” and “AT”.

(Chance zone control means 263)
The chance zone control means 263 controls a chance zone game (non-AT) which is a game being played in the chance zone.

(ART control means 264)
The ART control means 264 controls an ART preparation game that is a game being executed in the ART preparation state and an ART game that is a game being executed in the normal ART state.
(Special game control means 265)
The special game control means 265 controls a special game that is a game played in a special state.

(Counting means 270)
The counting means 270 counts the game period in a predetermined effect state.

  Specifically, the counting means 270 includes a charge counter for counting game periods in the general stage and the precursor stage, a cumulative counter for accumulating the charge counter value acquired in the second chance zone, and a second chance zone. A second chance zone game number counter for counting game periods in the first chance zone game number counter for counting game periods in the first chance zone, and an ART for counting game periods in the normal ART state It has a game number counter and a special state game number counter for counting the game period in the special state.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 6, the counting means 270 includes a charge counter accumulating means 271, a charge counter updating means 272, a second chance zone game number updating means 273, a first chance zone game number updating means 274, ART game number updating means 275 and special state game number updating means 276 are provided.

  The charge counter accumulation means 271 has an accumulation counter, the charge counter update means 272 has a charge counter, the second chance zone game number update means 273 has a second chance zone game number counter, and the first chance The zone game number updating means 274 has a first chance zone game number counter, the ART game number updating means 275 has an ART game number counter, and the special state game number updating means 276 has a special state game number counter. Yes.

(Charge counter accumulating means 271)
The charge counter accumulating unit 271 accumulates the charge counter addition value acquired by the charge counter addition value lottery performed by the counter addition lottery unit 310 described later in the second chance zone or the like in the accumulation counter, and finally the second chance A total value of charge counter addition values acquired in a zone or the like (hereinafter referred to as “charge counter total value”) is determined.

  Further, the charge counter accumulating means 271 adds the charge counter total value acquired in the second chance zone and stored in the accumulation counter to the charge counter at the end of the second chance zone. That is, the game periods of the general stage and the precursor stage are given in the chance zone.

(Charge counter update means 272)
The charge counter updating unit 272 updates the charge counter value after the addition based on the charge counter total value added by the charge counter accumulating unit 271.
Then, the charge counter updating means 272 decrements the charge counter value by “1” every time the game period of the general stage and the precursor stage is consumed by one game when the chance zone shifts to the general stage and the precursor stage.

  In addition, when there is a remaining game period (hereinafter referred to as “residual game period”) in the game period of the general stage and the precursor stage at the transition from the chance zone to the general stage and the precursor stage, the charge counter updating means 272 adds the numerical value corresponding to the remaining game period and the charge counter total value added by the charge counter accumulating means 271 to set a new charge counter value. In other words, the game period of the new general stage and the precursor stage when the transition to the chance zone with the remaining game period and then the transition to the new general stage and the precursor stage is made in the game given in the chance zone The value corresponding to the remaining game period is added to the charge counter total value as the period.

At this time, the remaining game period indicates a period from the general stage and the precursor stage to the transition to the chance zone, and also indicates a game period in the normal ART state in the case of shifting to the normal ART state. The remaining game period can be recognized by the player by notification by the notification means 515 described later.
In the “remaining game period” in the present embodiment, a game in which the game period spent until the transition from the initial game period to the chance zone in the general stage and the prelude stage to the ART state is confirmed is reduced. The meaning of period is also included.

(Second chance zone game number update means 273)
The second chance zone game number updating means 273 updates the game period of the second chance zone or the like.
Specifically, the second chance zone game number updating means 273 sets the second chance zone game number counter to the game period such as the second chance zone given at the time of transition to the second chance zone, etc. Every time a game period such as a chance zone is consumed, the second chance zone game number counter value is decremented by “1”.

(First chance zone game number updating means 274)
The first chance zone game number updating means 274 updates the game period of the first chance zone.
Specifically, the first chance zone game number updating means 274 sets the first chance zone game number counter to be given to the first chance zone game number counter at the time of transition to the first chance zone. Every time one game period is consumed, “1” is subtracted from the first chance zone game number counter value.

(ART game number update means 275)
The ART game number update means 275 updates the game period in the normal ART state.

Specifically, the ART game number updating means 275 sets the charge counter value at the time of confirming the transition to the normal ART state as the initial game period of the normal ART state in the ART game number counter. Further, in the second chance zone or the like, when the winning lottery performed by the acquisition lottery means 300 described later is won and a special state is acquired, the ART game number updating means 275 adds to the charge counter value and prepares for ART preparation. Before the transition from the middle state to the normal ART state, a value corresponding to the addition game period acquired in the special state is set in the ART game number counter. Then, the ART game number updating means 275 subtracts “1” from the ART game number counter value every time the game period in the normal ART state is consumed.
In addition, when the ART game number update means 275 shifts to the special state during the normal ART state, the ART game number update means 275 adds a numerical value corresponding to the addition game period acquired in the special state to the ART game number counter value.

(Special state game number update means 276)
The special state game number updating means 276 updates the game period of the special state.
Specifically, the special state game number updating means 276 sets the special state game period given at the time of transition to the special state in the special state game number counter, and each time the special state game period is consumed. Then, “1” is subtracted from the special state game number counter value.

(Transition lottery means 280)
The transition lottery means 280 performs a lottery to determine whether or not to shift to each production state. As shown in FIG. 7, the transition lottery means 280 includes an ART transition lottery means 281 for performing a lottery (hereinafter referred to as “ART transition lottery”) as to whether or not to shift to the normal ART state in the first chance zone. Chance zone shift lottery means 282 for performing a lottery on whether to shift to the chance zone in the general stage (hereinafter referred to as “chance zone shift lottery α”) and whether to shift to the first chance zone in the second chance zone And a first chance zone shift lottery means 283 in the second chance zone for performing such lottery (hereinafter referred to as “chance zone shift lottery β”).
The chance zone shift lottery α performed by the chance zone shift lottery means 282 is not limited to the general stage but may be performed during the precursor stage.

(ART transfer lottery means 281)
The ART shift lottery means 281 performs an ART shift lottery in the first chance zone. The ART transfer lottery performed by the ART shift lottery means 281 is performed after the game period of the first chance zone is “0 game”, that is, the first chance zone game number counter value is “0”. The winning probability of the ART transfer lottery performed by the ART shift lottery means 281 is determined based on the level in the first chance zone (see FIG. 10B).

  Note that the level of the first chance zone at the ART transfer lottery is determined based on the level-up lottery performed by the level-up lottery means 290 described later during the first chance zone (FIG. 10A). )reference). In addition, the ART transfer lottery performed by the ART shift lottery means 281 is not limited to the one performed in the above-mentioned opportunity, and may be performed in each game of the first chance zone, or a predetermined winning combination during the first chance zone. You may do this based on what you win.

(Chance zone transfer lottery means 282)
The chance zone shift lottery means 282 performs the chance zone shift lottery α in the general stage. The chance zone shift lottery α performed by the chance zone shift lottery means 282 is performed based on the winning combination of the role lottery performed by the role lottery means 210. The winning probability of the chance zone transfer lottery α performed by the chance zone shift lottery means 282 is determined based on the winning combination of the role lottery performed by the role lottery means 210. The chance zone shift lottery α performed by the chance zone shift lottery means 282 is not limited to the one performed at the above-mentioned opportunity, and may be performed at each game of the general stage.
As described above, the chance zone shift lottery α performed by the chance zone shift lottery means 282 is not limited to the general stage but may be performed during the precursor stage.

  In addition, the chance zone transition lottery α performed by the chance zone transition lottery means 282 is performed when the chance zone transition determination lottery for determining whether or not to move to the chance zone and the chance zone transition lottery are selected. And a chance zone shift type lottery for determining the previous chance zone.

  The chance zone shift lottery means 282 first performs a chance zone shift determination lottery based on the winning combination of the role lottery performed by the role lottery means 210. When the chance zone shift determination lottery is won, a chance zone shift type lottery is performed. As will be described in detail later, in the chance zone transition type lottery, the transition probability to the transition destination chance zone is determined based on the current performance state, and the transition probability to the first chance zone and the second chance are determined according to the performance state. The transition probability to the zone is different.

  The chance zone shift lottery means 282 is not limited to this, and the first chance zone shift lottery that determines whether or not to shift to the first chance zone based on the winning combination of the role lottery performed by the role lottery means 210 It is good also as performing the 2nd chance zone transfer lottery which determines whether it transfers to a 2nd chance zone.

(First chance zone transfer lottery means 283 in the second chance zone)
The first chance zone transition lottery means 283 in the second chance zone performs the chance zone transition lottery β in the second chance zone. In the chance zone transition lottery β performed by the first chance zone transition lottery means 283 in the second chance zone, the game period of the second chance zone is “0 game”, that is, the second chance zone game number counter value is “0”. It is done after becoming. Then, the winning probability of the chance zone shift lottery β performed by the first chance zone shift lottery means 283 in the second chance zone is determined based on the charge counter total value (see FIG. 9B). The chance zone transition lottery β performed by the first chance zone transition lottery means 283 in the second chance zone is not limited to the one performed in the above-mentioned opportunity, and may be performed in each game in the second chance zone. You may perform based on having won the predetermined winning combination in the 2 chance zone.

  Note that the type of transition lottery performed by the transition lottery means 280 is not limited to the above-described type, and in addition to the above-described type of transition lottery, other transition lotteries that trigger the transition of the production state can also be executed.

(Level-up lottery means 290)
The level-up lottery means 290 performs a level-up lottery based on the winning combination of the part lottery performed by the part lottery means 210 in each game in the first chance zone. In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 10 (B), the first chance zone has 8 levels from level 0 to level 7, and if this level-up lottery is won, a maximum of 2 levels are obtained. It is possible to level up.

  The level-up lottery performed by the level-up lottery means 290 may be one that can be leveled up at the time of winning, or may be one that can be leveled up by three or more levels. The level of the first chance zone is not limited to 8 levels from level 0 to level 7, but may be 9 levels or more, or 7 levels or less. Further, the level-up lottery performed by the level-up lottery means 290 is not limited to the one performed at the above-described timing, and the game period of the first chance zone is “0 game”, that is, the first chance zone game number counter value is “ It may be performed after it becomes “0”.

(Acquisition lottery means 300)
The acquisition lottery means 300 performs an acquisition lottery in a special state during a normal state in which the transition to the normal ART state has not yet been determined, specifically, in each game in the second chance zone or the like. The winning lottery performed by the winning lottery means 300 is performed based on the winning combination of the winning lottery performed by the winning lottery means 210. Then, the winning probability of the winning lottery performed by the winning lottery means 300 is determined based on the winning combination of the winning lottery performed by the winning lottery means 210.
Note that the special state acquired by the acquisition lottery performed by the acquisition lottery means 300 is held until the state shifts to the ART state.

  In addition, the winning probability of the winning lottery performed by the winning lottery means 300 is not limited to this, for example, the current total value of the charge counter added value acquired by the charge counter added value lottery performed by the counter adding lottery means 310 described later. You may decide based on. Further, the acquisition lottery performed by the acquisition lottery means 300 is not limited to the one performed at the above-mentioned opportunity, and the game period such as the second chance zone is “0 game”, that is, the second chance zone game number counter value is “0”. It may be done after

(Counter addition lottery means 310)
The counter addition lottery means 310 performs a charge counter addition value lottery in each game such as the second chance zone. In the present embodiment, the counter addition lottery means 310 does not perform the charge counter addition value lottery when the acquisition lottery performed by the acquisition lottery means 300 is won. Not limited to this, the counter addition lottery means 310 may perform the charge counter addition value lottery even when the acquisition lottery performed by the acquisition lottery means 300 is won.
The charge counter addition value lottery performed by the counter addition lottery means 310 can be executed in each game in the second chance zone or the like, specifically, in the second chance zone or the like in which the transition to the normal ART state is not yet determined. The electrified charge counter addition value is cumulatively stored in the accumulation counter by the charge counter accumulating means 271.

  The winning probability of the charge counter addition value lottery performed by the counter addition lottery means 310 is determined based on the winning combination of the role lottery performed by the role lottery means 210. In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 9A, the charge counter addition values that can be acquired by the charge counter addition value lottery are “10”, “20”, “30”, and “50”. ing. It should be noted that the charge counter addition value that can be acquired by the charge counter addition value lottery is not limited to the above-described numerical values, and may be other numerical values. May be more or more.

Further, the winning probability of the charge counter addition value lottery performed by the counter addition lottery means 310 is not limited to this, and may be determined based on, for example, the total value of the current charge counter addition value. Further, the charge counter addition value lottery performed by the counter addition lottery means 310 is not limited to the one performed at the above-mentioned opportunity, and the game period such as the second chance zone is “0 game”, that is, the second chance zone game number counter. It may be performed after the value becomes “0”.
Further, in the special second chance zone, the probability of winning a high charge counter addition value of “30” and “50” in the charge counter addition value lottery is higher than in the second chance zone.

  Further, the counter addition lottery means 310 performs an ART game number counter addition value lottery in the special state, based on a predetermined trigger in each special state, whether or not to add the game period in the normal ART state. . Details of the ART game number counter addition value lottery performed by the counter addition lottery means 310 will be described later.

  The “counter addition lottery means 310” corresponds to the “addition lottery means” in the present invention, and the “charge counter addition value lottery” and the “ART game number counter addition value lottery” are the “addition lottery” in the present invention. Is equivalent to.

(Freeze control means 320)
The freeze control means 320 executes a freeze that stops the progress of the game based on the control of the main control means 200 for a predetermined time.

  In this embodiment, the freeze control means 320 wins a predetermined combination, and when the stop switch 50 is operated in a predetermined pressing order, the predetermined condition is determined from the so-called third stop of the operation of the stop switch 50. Until the establishment of the game, the start of the game of the next game is stopped, that is, a freeze is executed to make it impossible to place a bet by inserting a medal or operating the max bet switch 34. Then, after the predetermined condition is satisfied, the progress of the game is resumed. Here, the predetermined condition includes that a predetermined time has elapsed, a player has performed a predetermined operation, and the like.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the freeze control means 320 executes the freeze when winning the freezing lottery performed in the normal state or the normal ART state. When this freeze is executed, the transition to the normal ART state is confirmed when the normal state is established. In addition, when the freeze is executed in the normal state, an additional game period of the game period in the normal ART state can be acquired, and one special state is obtained for each of the first special state, the second special state, and the third special state. Can be obtained one by one (ie, 3 in total). Furthermore, when the freezing is executed in the normal state, if the charge counter value is less than “30”, one special state can be acquired separately from the above three. On the other hand, when freezing is executed in the normal ART state, one special state can be obtained for each of the first special state, the second special state, and the third special state (that is, three in total).

  Note that the present invention is not limited to the case where the freeze is performed after the third stop described above until the predetermined condition is satisfied. Further, the freeze by the freeze control means 320 is not limited to the one after the third stop described above, and the rotation start of the rotary reel 62 after the operation of the start switch 40 may be reserved.

(Sub-control means 500)
As shown in FIG. 3, the sub control unit 500 includes an effect execution control unit 510 and a notification unit 515. Details of each means will be described later.
With the above configuration, the sub-control unit 500 receives a signal from the main control unit 200 and performs an effect accompanying the progress of the game.

  Specifically, the sub-control unit 500 outputs data that specifies whether the LED is turned on or off to an LED drive circuit (not shown) for driving the effect lamp 78, and outputs sound from the speaker 72. Video data to be output to a liquid crystal control board (not shown) for driving the display device 84, or to output data defining audio to be output to an audio output circuit (not shown) for output Or output data that specifies

(Production execution control means 510)
The effect execution control means 510 is for executing an effect performed by the effect device 70.
The effect execution control means 510 performs an effect corresponding to the winning combination based on the result of the combination lottery, an effect corresponding to each gaming state such as a normal state and an RT state, an effect for notifying the pressing order, and the like. A plurality of these effects are provided, and the effect execution control means 510 selects a predetermined effect by lottery and executes the selected effect via the effect device 70. Further, the production execution control means 510 includes a notification means 515 in this embodiment in order to execute the production performed by the production device 70.

(Notification means 515)
The notification means 515 controls the display device 84 including the liquid crystal display device, the speaker 72, and the effect lamp 78 to notify various information to the outside.

  The notification means 515 can notify the lottery result lottery lottery by the acquisition lottery means 300. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 11, the notifying unit 515 displays the lottery result of the acquisition lottery on the display device 84 during the normal state based on the winning lottery performed by the acquisition lottery unit 300. Let The lottery result of the acquisition lottery is displayed on the display device 84 by the notification means 515 until the lottery is shifted to the ART state. After shifting to the special state, the display of the started special state disappears from the display device 84, that is, the notification unit 515 stops reporting the started special state.

  Further, the notifying means 515 can notify the lottery result lottery by the counter addition lottery means 310. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 11, the notification means 515 can notify the charge counter value based on the total value of the charge counter acquired in the second chance zone, that is, the remaining game period, in the general stage and the precursor stage. It has become. This remaining game period indicates the period from the general stage and the precursor stage to the transition to the chance zone. The remaining game period is notified by the notification means 515, so that the player recognizes the transition period to the chance zone. It is possible.

  Note that the notification means 515 displays the lottery result of the charge counter addition value lottery, that is, the charge counter addition value during the normal state, based on the fact that the charge counter addition value lottery performed by the counter addition lottery means 310 is won. The device 84 may be displayed separately from the remaining game period. Further, the notifying unit 515 may display the value obtained by adding the charge counter addition value to the numerical value of the remaining game period displayed so far, without displaying the charge counter addition value separately from the remaining game period.

(Description of gaming state using FIG. 12)
Next, the “gaming state” will be described with reference to FIG.
The “game state” is managed by the main control means 200, and as shown in FIG. 12, there are a “normal state” and an “RT state”. “RT” is an abbreviation for so-called “replay time”. When the “RT state” is entered, the lottery probability of winning the re-game player, that is, the re-game probability increases.

Note that the winning probability for the re-gamer in each game is set to “1 / 7.3” in the “normal state” and higher than the “normal state” in the “RT state”.
The “normal state” is controlled by the normal game control means 251 and includes “RT0” and “RT1”.
“RT0” is a state where the user stays at the time of factory shipment or setting change. In addition, the “rendering state” at this time is often the “normal state”.
On the other hand, “RT1” is a state that can be shifted from “RT0” and “RT2”. Further, the “effect state” at this time is the “normal state”, and when the player is playing in the “normal state”, the “game state” basically stays at “RT1”.

  Transition from “RT0” to “RT1” is made when the AT role spilling symbol is stopped and displayed. The “AT combination” refers to a combination for which the correct answer push order (for example, the stop switch 50 is stopped first and middle) is set. Here, “AT role spilled design” is not shown, but the middle first stop is the correct answer, for example, “Bell A” as “AT role” (push order correct answer “stop switch C” → “stop switch R” ”→” Stop switch L ”or“ Stop switch C ”→“ Stop switch L ”→“ Stop switch R ”) and won the wrong order (stop switch 50 left first stop or right first stop) In this case, the symbol 61 is stopped and displayed. In “RT0”, the pressing order is not notified, and the player basically operates the stop switch 50 in the first left stop in many cases. In this case, for example, when the winning combination with the correct middle first stop is displayed, the AT spilling symbol is stopped and the process proceeds to “RT1”.

The “RT state” is controlled by the RT game control means 252, and there is “RT2” having a higher probability of winning a re-game player than the “normal state”. The “effect state” at this time is the “ART state”, and when the player is playing in the “ART state”, the “game state” basically stays at “RT2”.
Here, transition from the “normal state” to the “RT state”, specifically, from “RT1” to “RT2”, is performed when the RT2 transition symbol is stopped and displayed. For example, the RT2 transition symbol is stopped and moved when the push order “correct answer” of the push order replay combination (not shown) is performed.

If the AT role spilling symbol or the fall replay symbol is stopped and displayed in “RT2”, the process proceeds to “RT1”.
Here, as described above, the “AT role spilled design” means, for example, that the middle first stop is won as the correct role, and the incorrect answer (stop switch 50 left first stop or right first stop) ) Is a symbol 61 that is stopped and displayed. For example, in “RT2”, the push order is notified when the effect state is the ART state of FIG. 13, but when the AT game ends, the push order is not notified, and the player basically sets the stop switch 50 to the left first. It is often operated by stopping. In this case, for example, when the middle first stop is won as the correct combination, the AT role spilling symbol is stopped and displayed, and the process proceeds to “RT1”.

  On the other hand, the “falling replay symbol” means that in the role lottery performed by the role lottery means 210, the push order replay role that triggers the fall of the gaming state is won, and the correct answer (stop switch 50 is set in the order of the push order replay role). This is a symbol 61 displayed to be stopped when the first left stop is performed. For example, in “RT2”, the push order is notified when the effect state is the ART state of FIG. 13, but when the AT game ends, the push order is not notified, and the player basically sets the stop switch 50 to the left first. It is often operated by stopping. In this case, when the player operates the stop switch 50 in the first left stop, the fall replay symbol is stopped and displayed, and the process proceeds to “RT1”.

  If an operation that does not follow the notified pressing order is performed even during an AT game, similarly, the AT role spilling symbol and the falling replay symbol are stopped and displayed, and the process proceeds to “RT1”.

(Description of production state using FIG. 13)
The “production state” is managed by the main control unit 200. As shown in FIG. 13, the production state is roughly classified into a “normal state”, an “ART preparation state”, and an “ART state”.

(Normal state)
The “normal state” is an example of “normal game” and is a state excluding the ART preparation state, the normal ART state, and the special state. Further, the normal state includes a “general stage and a precursor stage” and a “chance zone” that is more advantageous to the player than the general stage and the precursor stage.

(General stage and precursor stage)
In the “general stage and precursor stage”, the chance zone shift lottery α is performed based on the winning combination of the combination lottery performed by the combination lottery means 210 and the charge counter value acquired in the second chance zone or the like is updated (subtracted). State.
The general stage and the precursor stage are controlled by the general stage and precursor stage control means 262, and there are a “general stage” and a “precursor stage”.

  In the general stage, among the chance zone transition lottery α performed by the chance zone transition lottery means 282, there are “low accuracy”, “high accuracy”, and “super high accuracy” with different chance probabilities for the chance zone transition type lottery. It has been. In the precursor stage, a first chance zone precursor, which is a game before the transition to the first chance zone, and a second chance zone precursor, which is a game before the transition to the second chance zone, are provided. ing.

The transition from “low probability” to “high probability” is made when the winning lottery performed by the shifting lottery means 280 is won based on the winning lottery performed by the winning lottery means 210.
The winning probability of the high-precision transfer lottery performed by the transfer lottery means 280 is determined according to the winning combination of the role lottery performed by the role lottery means 210. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 8 (A), the winning probability of the high-precision transition lottery is “0%” when the winning combination of the role lottery is “losing”, “replay”, and “bell”. “Cherry” is “12%”, “Watermelon” is “30%”, and “Chance” is “35%”. Note that the winning probability of the high-accuracy transition lottery is not limited to the above, but may be other numerical values. In addition, the winning combination of the combination lottery related to the winning probability of the high-accuracy transfer lottery is not limited to the above, but may be another combination.

  The transition from “high probability” to “low probability” is made when a predetermined game period is consumed. Specifically, in the present embodiment, when the 10 games are digested with high accuracy, the transition is made to low accuracy. It should be noted that the predetermined game period that triggers the transition from high probability to low probability is not limited to 10 games, and may be other numerical values. In addition, the predetermined game period that triggers the transition from high probability to low probability is not limited to the number of fixed games, but may be determined by lottery when shifting to high accuracy.

  In addition, when the high-precision transition lottery performed by the transition lottery means 280 is won during the high probability, a high-probability game period extended lottery by the general stage and precursor stage control means 262 is performed. Then, in the case of winning the highly probable game period extension lottery performed by the general stage and precursor stage control means 262, the highly probable stay period is extended by the acquired game period.

  From “Low Probability” or “High Precise” to “Super High Precise”, when the predetermined game period is digested with low probabilities or high probabilities, the ultra-high-accuracy transition lottery performed by the transition lottery means 280 is won. When to migrate. Specifically, in the present embodiment, the ultra-high-accuracy transfer lottery is performed when five games are digested with low or high accuracy. Note that the number of low-accuracy or high-accuracy digested games that trigger the ultra-high-accuracy transition lottery is not limited to five, and may be other numerical values.

  The winning probability of the ultra-high-precision transfer lottery performed by the transfer lottery means 280 is determined according to the winning combination of the role lottery performed by the role lottery means 210. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 8B, the winning probability of the ultra-high-precision transition lottery is “0%” when the winning combination of the role lottery is “lost”, “replay”, and “bell”. “Cherry” is “10%”, “Watermelon” is “20%”, and “Chance” is “30%”. Note that the winning probability of the ultra-high-accuracy transfer lottery is not limited to the above, but may be other numerical values. Further, the winning combination of the combination lottery that is related to the winning probability of the ultra-high-precision transfer lottery is not limited to the above, but may be another combination.

  In addition, when 10 games are consumed as a predetermined game period in “ultra-high accuracy”, the state of production stayed before the transition to ultra-high accuracy, ie, “low accuracy” or “high accuracy” is transferred. To do. It should be noted that the predetermined game period that triggers the transition from ultra-high accuracy to low accuracy or high accuracy is not limited to 10 games, and may be other numerical values. Further, the predetermined game period that becomes a trigger for the transition from ultra-high accuracy to low accuracy or high accuracy is not limited to the number of fixed games, and may be determined by lottery when shifting to high accuracy.

From “General Stage” to “Precursor Stage”, when the chance zone transition lottery α performed by the chance zone transition lottery means 282 is won or the chance zone transition determination lottery is not won On the other hand, the process shifts when the sign execution lottery performed by the general stage and sign stage control means 262 is won.
Specifically, among the chance zone transition lottery α performed by the chance zone transition lottery means 282, the chance zone transition determination lottery is won and the transition to the first chance zone is selected in the subsequent chance zone transition type lottery. If it is, the process proceeds to the “first chance zone precursor” in the precursor stage as a stage before the transition to the first chance zone. Then, after the transition to the first chance zone precursor, after the precursor effect is performed in several games, the transition to the first chance zone is performed.

  On the other hand, when the chance zone transition lottery α performed by the chance zone transition lottery means 282 is won in the chance zone transition determination lottery and the transition to the second chance zone is selected in the subsequent chance zone transition type lottery First, as a pre-stage of the transition to the second chance zone, the pre-stage “second chance zone precursor” is entered. After the transition to the second chance zone precursor, after the precursor effect is performed in several games, the transition to the second chance zone is performed.

  In addition, even if the chance zone shift lottery α performed by the chance zone shift lottery means 282 is not won in the chance zone shift determination lottery, and then wins the sign execution lottery performed by the general stage and the precursor stage control means 262. , Transition from “general stage” to “precursor stage”. However, in this case, although the transition to the chance zone has not been confirmed, the transition to the precursor stage is started and the precursor effect is started (so-called “gasse precursor”). If the “general stage” shifts to the “precursor stage” with this harbinger, the sign stage is performed in several games, and then the general stage returns.

  Of the chance zone transition lottery α performed by the chance zone transition lottery means 282, the chance zone transition determination lottery is not won, and after that, the prelude execution lottery performed by the general stage and precursor stage control means 262 is also won. If not, the “general stage” does not shift to the “precursor stage”.

  At this time, in the chance zone shift lottery α, the winning probability of the chance zone shift determination lottery is determined according to the winning combination of the role lottery performed by the role lottery means 210. Furthermore, the winning probabilities of the chance zone transition determination lottery differ depending on the production states of “low accuracy”, “high accuracy”, and “super high accuracy”. That is, the winning probability of the chance zone transition determination lottery increases in the order of “low accuracy” → “high accuracy” → “super high accuracy”.

  Specifically, when the production state is “low probability”, as shown in FIG. 8C, the winning probability of the chance zone transition determination lottery is “Lose”, “Replay”, and “ “Bell” is “0%”, “Cherry” is “20%”, “Watermelon” is “30%”, “Chance” is “40%”. Yes.

  In addition, the winning probability of the chance zone shift determination lottery when the production state is “low probability” is not limited to the above, but may be other numerical values. In addition, the winning combination of the winning lottery involved in the winning probability of the chance zone transition determination lottery is not limited to the above, but may be another winning combination.

  Next, when the production state is “high probability”, as shown in FIG. 8C, the winning probability of the chance zone transition determination lottery is “Lose”, “Replay” and “Bell” “0%” in the case of “Cherry”, “25%” in the case of “Cherry”, “35%” in the case of “Watermelon”, and “45%” in the case of “Chance”.

  In addition, the winning probability of the chance zone shift determination lottery when the production state is “high probability” is not limited to the above, but may be other numerical values. In addition, the winning combination of the winning lottery involved in the winning probability of the chance zone transition determination lottery is not limited to the above, but may be another winning combination.

  Next, when the production state is “ultra-high accuracy”, as shown in FIG. 8C, the winning probability of the chance zone transition determination lottery is “Lose”, “Replay” and “Bell” "0%" for "Cherry", "30%" for "Cherry", "40%" for "Watermelon", and "50%" for "Chance". .

  In addition, the winning probability of the chance zone shift determination lottery when the production state is “super high probability” is not limited to the above, but may be other numerical values. In addition, the winning combination of the winning lottery involved in the winning probability of the chance zone transition determination lottery is not limited to the above, but may be another winning combination.

  Of the chance zone transfer lottery α, the winning probability of the chance zone transfer type lottery is determined according to the winning combination of the combination lottery performed by the combination lottery means 210. Furthermore, the winning probability of the chance zone transfer type lottery influences the winning probability according to the production states of “low probability”, “high probability”, and “super high probability”. In other words, “low accuracy” and “high accuracy” affect the chances related to the transition to the first chance zone among the winning probabilities of the chance zone transfer type lottery. Of the winning probabilities of the zone transfer type lottery, this affects the transfer to the second chance zone.

  Specifically, when the production state is “low probability”, as shown in FIG. 8D, the winning probability of the chance zone transfer type lottery is “Lose”, “Replay”, and “ In the case of “Bell”, the winning probabilities related to the transition to the first chance zone and the second chance zone are both “0%”.

  In addition, when the production state is “low probability”, as shown in FIG. 8D, the winning probability of the chance zone transfer type lottery is set to the first chance zone when the winning combination of the role lottery is “Cherry”. The winning probability related to the transition is “99.90%”, and the winning probability related to the transition to the second chance zone is “0.10%”.

  In addition, when the production state is “low probability”, as shown in FIG. 8D, the winning probability of the chance zone transfer type lottery is set to the first chance zone when the winning combination of the role lottery is “watermelon”. The winning probability associated with the transition is “99.80%”, and the winning probability associated with the transition to the second chance zone is “0.20%”.

  Further, when the production state is “low probability”, as shown in FIG. 8D, the winning probability of the chance zone shift type lottery is set to the first chance zone when the winning combination of the role lottery is “chance eye”. The winning probability related to the shift to “99.70%” and the winning probability related to the shift to the second chance zone are “0.30%”.

  In addition, the winning probability of the chance zone transfer type lottery when the production state is “low probability” is not limited to the above, but may be other numerical values. In addition, the winning combination of the role lottery related to the winning probability of the chance zone transfer type lottery when the production state is “low probability” is not limited to the above, and may be another combination.

  Next, when the production state is “high probability”, as shown in FIG. 8D, the winning probability of the chance zone transfer type lottery is “Lose”, “Replay” and “Bell” In this case, the winning probabilities associated with the transition to the first chance zone and the second chance zone are both “0%”.

  In addition, when the production state is “high probability”, as shown in FIG. 8D, the winning probability of the chance zone transfer type lottery is set to the first chance zone when the winning combination of the role lottery is “Cherry”. The winning probability associated with the transition is “99.80%”, and the winning probability associated with the transition to the second chance zone is “0.20%”.

  Further, when the production state is “high probability”, as shown in FIG. 8D, the winning probability of the chance zone transfer type lottery is set to the first chance zone when the winning combination of the role lottery is “watermelon”. The winning probability associated with the transition is “99.60%”, and the winning probability associated with the transition to the second chance zone is “0.40%”.

  When the production state is “high probability”, as shown in FIG. 8D, the winning probability of the chance zone transfer type lottery is set to the first chance zone when the winning combination of the role lottery is “chance eye”. The winning probability related to the transition to “99.40%” and the winning probability related to the transition to the second chance zone are “0.60%”.

  In addition, the winning probability of the chance zone transfer type lottery when the production state is “high probability” is not limited to the above, but may be other numerical values. Further, the winning combination of the winning lottery involved in the winning probability of the chance zone transfer type lottery when the production state is “high probability” is not limited to the above, and other winning combinations may be used.

  Next, when the production state is “ultra-high accuracy”, as shown in FIG. 8D, the winning probability of the chance zone transition type lottery is “Lose”, “Replay” and “Bell” ", The winning probabilities associated with the transition to the first chance zone and the second chance zone are both" 0% ".

  Further, when the production state is “super high accuracy”, as shown in FIG. 8D, the winning probability of the chance zone transfer type lottery is set to the first chance zone when the winning combination of the role lottery is “Cherry”. The winning probability relating to the transition to “90.00%” and the winning probability relating to the transition to the second chance zone are “10.00%”.

  Further, when the production state is “ultra-high accuracy”, as shown in FIG. 8D, the winning probability of the chance zone transfer type lottery is set to the first chance zone when the winning combination of the role lottery is “watermelon”. The winning probability associated with the transition to the second chance zone is “88.00%”, and the winning probability associated with the transition to the second chance zone is “12.00%”.

  In addition, when the production state is “super high accuracy”, as shown in FIG. 8D, the winning probability of the chance zone transfer type lottery is the first chance zone when the winning combination of the role lottery is “chance eye”. The winning probability related to the shift to “85.00%” and the winning probability related to the shift to the second chance zone are “15.00%”.

  In addition, the winning probability of the chance zone transfer type lottery when the production state is “super high probability” is not limited to the above, but may be other numerical values. In addition, the winning combination of the winning lottery involved in the winning probability of the chance zone transfer type lottery when the production state is “super high probability” is not limited to the above, and other winning combinations may be used.

  Here, when the charge counter value counted by the charge counter updating unit 272 in the general stage and the precursor stage becomes “0”, the process proceeds to the second chance zone without going through the precursor stage. In addition, when the charge counter value counted by the charge counter updating unit 272 is “0” in the first chance zone precursor in the precursor stage among the general stage and the precursor stage, the process proceeds to the second chance zone. On the other hand, if the charge counter value counted by the charge counter updating means 272 is “0” in the second chance zone precursor (excluding the gasse precursor) of the precursor stage among the general stage and the precursor stage, the special second chance Move to the zone. That is, when the charge counter value becomes “0” in the case of the so-called “main precursor” among the second chance zone precursors, the process proceeds to the special second chance zone, and the so-called “gasse precursor” among the chance zone precursors. When the charge counter value becomes “0” in the case of “”, the process proceeds to the second chance zone.

(Chance zone)
The “chance zone” according to the present embodiment is controlled by the chance zone control means 263, and there are a “first chance zone” and a “second chance zone”, and the normal state is advantageously advanced or the ART state is entered. It has a so-called chance zone function that makes it easy to migrate.

(Second chance zone, etc.)
The “second chance zone etc.” is a state in which a lottery of charge counter addition values, determination of a charge counter total value, and a special state acquisition lottery are performed. As described above, the “second chance zone etc.” is a concept including a second chance zone and a special second chance zone.

  In the present embodiment, as will be described in detail later, the special second chance zone, which is a chance zone that is more advantageous than the second chance zone, is a charge counter that the counter addition lottery means 310 performs compared to the second chance zone. Since the probability of winning a high charge counter addition value such as “30” and “50” in the addition value lottery is high, it is more advantageous than the second chance zone.

  Furthermore, unlike the second chance zone, the special second chance zone is more advantageous than the second chance zone because the transition to the first chance zone has already been confirmed. That is, in the special second chance zone, unlike the second chance zone, the chance zone shift lottery β is won regardless of the total value of the charge counter, so the shift to the first chance zone has already been confirmed. ing. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and in the special second chance zone, the winning lottery performed by the winning lottery means 300 may be won with higher probability than in the second chance zone.

  Here, in the present embodiment, the second chance zone or the like has a game period of 7 games fixed, and various lotteries are performed in each game of 7 games. The game period of the second chance zone or the like is not limited to this, and may be more or less than seven games, or may be determined by lottery when shifting to the second chance zone or the like.

First, in the second chance zone or the like, the acquisition lottery means 300 performs the special lottery drawing based on the winning combination of the combination lottery performed by the combination lottery unit 210. When the acquisition lottery performed by the acquisition lottery means 300 is won, one special state can be acquired.
Here, as will be described in detail later, in the present embodiment, “first special state”, “second special state”, and “third special state” are provided as special states. When the winning lottery performed by the winning lottery means 300 is won, one of the special states can be acquired from the first special state, the second special state, or the third special state. The special state acquired in the second chance zone or the like is held until the state shifts to the ART state.

  At this time, in the second chance zone or the like, privilege ranks related to the types of special states that can be acquired are set from “privilege rank 0” to “privilege rank 3”. Then, after the transition to the second chance zone or the like, it is started from “privilege rank 0”. The range of the privilege rank is not limited to that described above, but may be other ranges.

Here, when the winning lottery performed by the winning lottery means 300 in the case of the privilege rank 0 is won, the privilege rank is increased to “privilege rank 1” and one first special state is acquired.
Further, when the winning lottery performed by the winning lottery means 300 in the case of the privilege rank 1 is won, the privilege rank is increased to “privilege rank 2”, and one second special state is acquired.
Further, when the winning lottery performed by the winning lottery means 300 in the case of the privilege rank 2 is won, the privilege rank is increased to “privilege rank 3”, and one third special state is further acquired.
In addition, the kind of special state which can be acquired according to a privilege rank is not restricted to said combination, Other combinations may be sufficient.

The bonus rank will be increased by “1” when the winning lottery performed by the winning lottery means 300 is won in the second chance zone, etc., but not limited to this, the winning lottery is won. In this case, it is possible to rank up “2” or more.
Note that when the winning lottery performed by the winning lottery means 300 is won, two or more special states may be acquired.

  Next, in the second chance zone or the like, if the winning lottery performed by the winning lottery means 300 is not won, the counter addition lottery means 310 performs the charge counter based on the winning combination of the winning lottery performed by the winning lottery means 210. An addition value lottery is performed.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 9A, the charge counter addition values that can be acquired by the counter addition lottery means 310 are “10”, “20”, “30”, and “50”. . Note that the charge counter addition value that can be acquired by the counter addition lottery means 310 is not limited to the above-described numerical value, and may be another numerical value, and the number of numerical values that can be acquired is less than the above-described numerical value. May be more or more.

  At this time, in the second chance zone, when the winning combination in the role lottery is lost, the probability of winning the charge counter addition value “10” is “99%” and the probability of winning the charge counter addition value “20” is The probability of winning “1%” and charge counter addition values “30” and “50” is “0%”. On the other hand, in the special second chance zone, when the winning combination in the lottery is lost, the probability of winning the charge counter addition value “10” is “85%”, and the probability of winning the charge counter addition value “20” is The probability of winning “10%” and charge counter addition values “30” and “50” is “2.5%”.

  Further, in the second chance zone, when the winning combination of the role lottery is replay, the probability of winning the charge counter addition value “10” is “85%”, and the probability of winning the charge counter addition value “20” is “ The probability of winning “10%” and the charge counter addition values “30” and “50” is “2.5%”. On the other hand, in the special second chance zone, when the winning combination of the role lottery is replay, the probability of winning the charge counter addition value “10” is “70%” and the probability of winning the charge counter addition value “20” is The probability of winning “20%” and charge counter addition values “30” and “50” is “5%”.

  Further, in the second chance zone, when the winning combination of the combination lottery is Bell, the probability of winning the charge counter addition value “10” is “70%” and the probability of winning the charge counter addition value “20” is “ The probability of winning the “20%” charge counter addition value “30” and “50” is “5%”. On the other hand, in the special second chance zone, when the winning combination of the combination lottery is Bell, the probability of winning the charge counter addition value “10” is “65%” and the probability of winning the charge counter addition value “20” is The probability of winning “15%” and charge counter addition values “30” and “50” is “10%”.

  Further, in the second chance zone, when the winning combination of the combination lottery is cherry, the probability of winning the charge counter addition values “10” and “20” is “0%”, the charge counter addition values “30” and “30” The probability of winning “50” is “50%”. On the other hand, in the special second chance zone, when the winning combination of the role lottery is cherry, the probability of winning the charge counter addition values “10” and “20” is “0%” and the charge counter addition value is “30”. The probability of winning is “40%”, and the probability of winning the charge counter addition value “50” is “60%”.

  Also, in the second chance zone, when the winning combination in the role lottery is watermelon, the probability of winning the charge counter addition values “10” and “20” is “0%” and the charge counter addition value “30” is won. The probability of winning is “40%”, and the probability of winning the charge counter addition value “50” is “60%”. On the other hand, in the special second chance zone, when the winning combination of the lottery is watermelon, the probability of winning the charge counter addition values “10” and “20” is “0%” and the charge counter addition value is “30”. The probability of winning is “30%”, and the probability of winning the charge counter addition value “50” is “70%”.

  Also, in the second chance zone, when the winning combination in the role lottery is a chance, the probability of winning the charge counter addition values “10” and “20” is “0%” and the charge counter addition value is “30”. The probability of winning is “30%”, and the probability of winning the charge counter addition value “50” is “70%”. On the other hand, in the special second chance zone, when the winning combination in the role lottery is a chance, the probability of winning the charge counter addition values “10” and “20” is “0%”, and the charge counter addition value “30”. The probability of winning is “20%”, and the probability of winning the charge counter addition value “50” is “80%”.

  Note that the probability of winning each charge counter addition value in the second chance zone or the like is not limited to the above, but may be other numerical values. In addition, the winning combination of the combination lottery related to the winning probability of each charge counter addition value in the second chance zone or the like is not limited to the above, but may be another combination.

Next, in the second chance zone of the second chance zone and the like, the second chance zone game number counter value counted by the second chance zone game number updating means 273 is set to “0”. The chance zone shift lottery β is performed by the first chance zone shift lottery means 283 in the two chance zones.
The winning probability of the chance zone shift lottery β is based on the charge counter total value. At this time, in the case of the special second chance zone, as described above, the chance zone shift lottery β is won regardless of the charge counter total value.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 9B, when the charge counter total value is “70 to 100”, the probability of winning the chance zone transition lottery β is “15%”, and the charge counter total value is In the case of “101 to 150”, the probability of winning the chance zone transfer lottery β is “20%”, and in the case where the charge counter total value is “151 to 200”, the probability of winning the chance zone transfer lottery β is When “50%” and the charge counter total value are “201 to 250”, the probability of winning the chance zone shift lottery β is “70%”, and when the charge counter total value is “251 to 300”, When the probability of winning the chance zone shift lottery β is “80%” and the charge counter total value is “301 to 350”, the probability of winning the chance zone shift lottery β is “95%”. You have me.

  In addition, the winning probability in each charge counter total value in the chance zone shift lottery β is not limited to the above, but may be other numerical values. In addition, the charge counter total value related to the winning probability in the chance zone transfer lottery β is not limited to the above, but may be another numerical range, and the charge counter total value is not necessarily in the ascending order of the charge zone total lottery β. The winning probability does not have to improve.

Then, when the chance zone shift lottery β performed by the first chance zone shift lottery means 283 is won in the second chance zone, the shift to the first chance zone is made (if the first chance zone precursor is passed, the first Transition to Chance Zone Precursor and then transition to the first chance zone after a prelude effect is made in several games. On the other hand, when the chance zone shift lottery β performed by the first chance zone shift lottery means 283 in the second chance zone is not won, the general stage and the precursor stage shift to the general stage.
In this way, the second chance zone is not only a charge counter addition value lottery or special condition acquisition lottery, but also a lottery transition to the first chance zone, as a chance zone related to the transition to the first chance zone Also works.

(First chance zone)
The “first chance zone” has a function as a so-called chance zone, which is a state in which a lottery (ART transition lottery) for whether or not to shift to the normal ART state is performed. To this first chance zone, the chance zone transition lottery α is performed when the rare stage (for example, cherry) is elected at the general stage, and the chance zone transition lottery α is won, and then The transition is made based on the fact that the transition to the first chance zone is selected in the chance zone transition lottery of the chance zone transition lottery α. In addition to the transition from the general stage and the precursor stage to the first chance zone, in the second chance zone, the game period of the second chance zone is “0 game”. Based on the fact that the chance zone shift lottery β is won after the second chance zone game number counter value becomes “0”.

  Here, in the present embodiment, the first chance zone has a fixed game period of 5 games, the level-up lottery means 290 performs level-up lottery in each game of 5 games, and the game of 5 games ends. Later, the ART transfer lottery means 281 performs the ART transfer lottery. Note that the game period of the first chance zone is not limited to this, but may be more or less than five games, or may be determined by lottery when shifting to the first chance zone or the like.

  First, in the first chance zone, an initial level setting process is performed at the time of shifting to the first chance zone as a premise for level-up lottery. In the initial level setting process of the first chance zone, the main control unit 200 performs the initial level lottery of the first chance zone, and the initial level determined by the initial level lottery is set by the chance zone control unit 263. .

  If the initial level is set to 0-6 by this initial level lottery, a level-up lottery is performed during the first chance zone, but if the initial level is set to 7, the ART state is entered. Since the transition is confirmed, the level-up lottery is not performed during the first chance zone. In this case, instead of the level-up lottery, a charge counter addition value lottery by each game and counter addition lottery means 310 is performed. Further, the current charge counter value is set in the ART game number counter as a game period in the normal ART state.

  If the initial level is set to 0-6 and the level reaches 7 during the first chance zone by level-up lottery, the level-up lottery is not performed because the transition to the ART state is confirmed. . In this case, instead of the level-up lottery, a charge counter addition value lottery by each game and counter addition lottery means 310 is performed.

  At this time, in the first chance zone when the initial level is set to 0-6, the level-up lottery means 290 performs the level-up lottery based on the winning combination of the role lottery performed by the role lottery means 210. When the level-up lottery performed by the level-up lottery means 290 is won, the level of the first chance zone is increased by “1” or “2”.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 10 (A), when the winning combination of the level-up lottery is lost, both the probability of leveling up one step and the probability of leveling up two steps are both “0%”. Further, when the winning combination in the role lottery is replay, the probability of level up by one step is “100%”, and the probability of level up by two steps is “0%”. Further, when the winning combination in the role lottery is a bell, the probability of level up by one step is “99%”, and the probability of level up by two steps is “1%”.

  In addition, when the winning combination in the role lottery is cherry, the probability that the level is increased by one step is “80%”, and the probability that the level is increased by two steps is “20%”. In addition, when the winning combination in the role lottery is watermelon, the probability of leveling up by one level is “70%”, and the probability of leveling up by two levels is “30%”. Further, when the winning combination in the role lottery is a chance, the probability of raising the level by one step is “60%”, and the probability of raising the level by two steps is “40%”. In addition, the winning probability of the level-up lottery in the second chance zone or the like is not limited to the above, but may be other numerical values. In addition, the winning combination of the combination lottery related to the winning probability of the level-up lottery in the second chance zone or the like is not limited to the above, but may be another combination.

  Next, in the first chance zone, based on the fact that the first chance zone game number counter value counted by the first chance zone game number updating means 274 becomes “0”, the ART transfer lottery means 281 performs the ART transfer lottery. Is done. The winning probability of this ART transfer lottery is determined based on the level of the first chance zone when the first chance zone game number counter value becomes “0”. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 10B, the winning probability of the ART transfer lottery is “10%” at level 0, “15%” at level 1, “20%” at level 2, and at level 3. “25%”, “4%” at level 4, “60%” at level 5, “80%” at level 6, and “100%” at level 7.

  The winning probability of the ART transfer lottery is not limited to the above, but may be other numerical values. Further, the level of the first chance zone does not necessarily increase the winning probability of the ART transfer lottery in the ascending order of the level.

  Then, when the ART transfer lottery performed by the ART shift lottery means 281 is won, the state shifts to the ART preparation state, and after several games, shifts to the normal ART state. At this time, if the special state has been acquired, the state shifts to the ART preparing state, and after several games, shifts to the special state. On the other hand, if the ART transfer lottery performed by the ART shift lottery means 281 is not won, the process shifts to the general stage and the general stage.

  Note that, when the ART transfer lottery is not won, the draw back to the first chance zone may be performed. In this case, when winning the drawback to the first chance zone, one first chance zone is acquired. Thereafter, if there is an acquired first chance zone, it may be shifted to the first chance zone precursor, and if the first chance zone is not acquired, the general stage and the precursor stage may be shifted to the general stage.

(ART ready state)
“ART ready state” shifts after winning the ART transfer lottery or freeze lottery, stops the RT transition symbol on the active line 86 during the ART ready state, and then enters the normal ART state or special state. It is in a state of transition.

  When the state shifts to the ART preparation state, a game period setting process in the normal ART state is performed. In the normal ART state game period setting process, the ART game number updating means 275 sets the charge counter value when the transition to the normal ART state is confirmed to the ART game number counter. Note that this processing is not performed when the charge counter value when the ART game number updating means 275 has already determined the transition to the normal ART state is set in the ART game number counter.

Further, when the ART game number counter value set by the normal ART state game period setting process is smaller than “30” in the ART preparation state, the acquisition lottery means 300 performs the acquisition lottery, and the acquisition lottery When you win, you get 1 special state.
Furthermore, in the ART preparation state, if the acquired special state is present, special state setting processing is performed. In this case, when there are a plurality of types of special states acquired, the type of special state set by lottery is determined. In addition, when there are multiple types of special states that have been acquired, it is not limited to determining the special states that are set by lottery. For example, special states that are set using special states that are retained in the order of acquisition are used. The state may be determined.

  At this time, the “ART ready state” is the “AT state” when the game state is “RT1” in FIG. 12, and in the state of “RT1”, the promotion replay is a role to shift to “RT2”. In the case of winning, the order of pressing the stop switch 50 corresponding to the promotion replay is notified. When the stop switch 50 is operated in accordance with the notification, the RT2 transition symbol is stopped and displayed, the gaming state transitions to RT2, and transitions to the “normal ART state”. At this time, if the special state has been acquired, the state shifts to the “special state”. Note that, during the ART preparation state before the game state shifts to RT2, an ART game number counter addition value lottery is performed by the counter addition lottery means 310, and when the ART game number counter addition value lottery is won. Is added to the game period in the normal ART state, that is, added to the ART game number counter.

(ART state)
The “ART state” is an example of “a game that is more advantageous to the player than the normal game”, and includes a “normal ART state” and a “special state”.

(Normal ART state)
The “normal ART state” is controlled by the ART control means 264, and is a state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal state including the general stage, the precursor stage, and the chance zone.
In this normal ART state, an ART game is started in which the push order of the selected small role is notified, and by operating the stop switch 50 according to the notified push order, the symbol 61 of the selected small role or re-playing role is displayed. The combination can be stopped and displayed. For this reason, a predetermined number of medals corresponding to the established small combination are paid out.

Further, during the normal ART state, the special state transition lottery is performed by the transition lottery means 280. When the special state transition lottery is won, the state shifts from the “normal ART state” to the “special state”.
At this time, when the special state transfer lottery is won, it is possible to shift to any one of the “first special state”, “second special state”, and “third special state”. The winning probability of the special state transition lottery relating to the transition to each special state is lower in the order of “first special state” → “second special state” → “third special state”. The winning probability of the special state transition lottery is not limited to the descending order as described above. For example, the winning probability of the special state transition lottery related to the transition to the “second special state” may be minimized. .

  Here, in the present embodiment, the game period in the normal ART state is determined based on the update of the game periods in the general stage and the precursor stage. Basically, the game period in the normal ART state is the general stage and the predecessor stage spent from the game period at the start of the general stage and the precursor stage to the transition of the general stage and the precursor stage to the chance zone or the normal ART state. However, if a game period is added while the ART is being prepared, or if a special state is acquired in the second chance zone or the like, the game period is added in the special state. In this case, the game period in the normal ART state is the general stage and the predecessor stage spent from the game period at the start of the general stage and the precursor stage to the transition of the general stage and the precursor stage to the chance zone or the normal ART state. The number obtained by adding the game period added in the ART preparation state or the special state to the number obtained by subtracting the game period. Details of these will be described later.

  The game period in the normal ART state is set in the ART game number counter by the ART game number updating means 275, and the second game number is set when the ART game number counter value counted by the ART game number updating means 275 becomes “0”. Move to the chance zone. Not limited to this, a transition lottery is performed when the ART game number counter value is “0”, and the transition destination after the end of the normal ART state is two patterns of the second chance zone and the special second chance zone. It is good also as having.

(Special condition)
The “special state” is controlled by the special game control means 265, and includes “first special state”, “second special state”, and “third special state”.

  This special state is a state in which, when the winning lottery performed by the winning lottery means 300 in the second chance zone or the like is won and the special state is acquired, the state shifts from the normal state via the ART preparing state. . The special state shifts from the normal ART state when the special state transfer lottery performed by the transfer lottery means 280 is won during the normal ART state in addition to the above-described transition trigger.

  In this special state, the counter addition lottery means 310 has a function as a so-called additional special zone in which an ART game number counter addition value lottery is performed. The winning probability of the ART game number counter addition value lottery performed by the counter addition lottery means 310 is determined based on the winning combination of the role lottery performed by the role lottery means 210. Further, the ART game number counter addition value that can be acquired by the ART game number counter addition value lottery is the same as the charge counter addition value that can be acquired by the charge counter addition value lottery.

The ART game number counter addition value that can be acquired by the ART game number counter addition value lottery is not limited to the same value as the charge counter addition value that can be acquired by the charge counter addition value lottery, but is smaller than the charge counter addition value. May be more or more.
The winning probability of the ART game number counter addition value lottery performed by the counter addition lottery means 310 is not limited to that determined by the above method, and may be different in each special state, for example.

  Here, the special state game period is set in the special state game number counter by the special state game number updating unit 276, and the special state game number counter value counted by the special state game number updating unit 276 is “0”. When this happens, the normal ART state is entered. During the stay in the special state, the ART game number counter that counts the game period in the normal ART state is not updated.

(First special state)
In the first special state, a game period of at least 5 games is guaranteed, and in each game of 5 games, the number of ART games is counted by the counter addition lottery means 310 based on the winning combination of the role lottery means 210 performed by the role lottery means 210. Counter addition value lottery is performed. In the first special state, a continuous lottery for determining whether or not to continue the first special state from the sixth game is performed by the special game control means 265 for each game. You can earn a continuous game period. Of course, even during this continuous game period, based on the winning combination of the combination lottery performed by the combination lottery means 210, the counter addition lottery means 310 performs the ART game number counter addition value lottery. In addition, the winning probability of the continuous lottery during the continuous gaming period may be different from the winning probability of the first continuous lottery, or the continuous gaming period when winning the continuous lottery during the continuous gaming period is different from one game. It may be.

(Second special state)
In the second special state, 5 games are given as the game period at the start, and when the specific symbol (“7A”, “7B” or “7C”) is stopped and displayed on the active line 86, the counter addition lottery An ART game number counter addition value lottery is performed by means 310, and an addition lottery of the game period in the second special state is performed by special game control means 265. In the second special state, if the specific symbol has never been stopped and displayed on the active line 86 within the five games given as the game period at the start, the second game is again performed after the end of the five games. Five games are awarded as a game period in a special state.

(Third special state)
In the third special state, one set has a game period of 5 games, and in each game of 5 games, based on the winning combination of the combination lottery performed by the combination lottery unit 210, the counter addition lottery unit 310 performs the ART game. A number counter addition value lottery is performed. In the third special state, the special game control means 265 performs continuous lottery as to whether or not to continue the third special state for each set, that is, every five games. And when the said continuous lottery is won, the continuous game period of 5 games can be acquired. Of course, even during this continuous game period, based on the winning combination of the combination lottery performed by the combination lottery means 210, the counter addition lottery means 310 performs the ART game number counter addition value lottery. The winning probability of the continuous lottery after the second set may be different from the winning probability of the continuous lottery of the first set, and the continuous game period when winning the continuous lottery after the second set is 5 games Other different numbers may be used.

(Description of the flow of the game of the gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment using FIGS. 14 to 20)
Hereinafter, the flow of the game of the gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS.
In the gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, the game period acquired during the second chance zone etc. becomes the initial game period of the game period up to the second chance zone etc. in the next general stage and the precursor stage, The game period (remaining game period) obtained by subtracting the game period spent until the transition from the game period to the ART state is determined becomes the game period in the normal ART state when the game period transitions to the normal ART state.

  Further, in the general stage and the precursor stage, when the acquired charge counter value becomes “0”, the stage shifts to the second chance zone or the like. However, if the transition to the normal ART state is confirmed while the charge counter value becomes “0”, the remaining charge counter value becomes the game period of the normal ART state.

(Game flow A of the gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment)
The game flow A of the gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment is a basic flow of “second chance zone → general stage → second chance zone”.
First, the charge counter addition value is determined in the second chance zone, and the charge counter total value becomes the initial game period of the game period until the second chance zone in the next general stage and the precursor stage. Of course, this “charge counter total value” is added to the charge counter value when moving from the second chance zone to the general stage, and the charge counter value is “1” every time the game is advanced in the general stage and the precursor stage. It is subtracted one by one. When the transition to the normal ART state is confirmed, the charge counter value becomes the game period of the normal ART state.

  In FIG. 14, the first game to the Nth game are in the second chance zone, and charge counter addition values are accumulated. Thereafter, after shifting to the N + 1 game of the general stage, the charge counter total value “100” accumulated in the second chance zone is added to the charge counter value, and the second chance zone in the next general stage and the precursor stage, etc. It becomes the initial game period of the game period up to and is subtracted every time the game is advanced. That is, the game periods of the general stage and the precursor stage are granted in the second chance zone or the like.

  FIG. 14 shows the flow when the transition is not confirmed in any of the first chance zone, the second chance zone, and the normal ART state in the general stage, and the charge counter value becomes “0” in the M + 1 game. The game has shifted to the second chance zone from the next game. Then, the charge counter addition value is accumulated again in the second chance zone. In the second chance zone, an acquisition lottery and a chance zone shift lottery β are performed, but FIG. 14 shows a case where no lottery is won.

  Then, from the X + 1th game, the game goes to the general stage again, the charge counter total value “140” accumulated in the second chance zone is added to the charge counter value, and the game up to the second chance zone in the next general stage and the precursor stage is performed. It becomes the initial game period of the period, and is subtracted every time the game is advanced.

  At this time, the remaining game period displayed on the display device 84 so as to be recognizable by the player as the charge counter value indicates a period until the transition from the general stage and the precursor stage to the second chance zone or the like (FIG. 11). reference).

  In this way, the total value of the charge counter accumulated in the second chance zone is not constant, but varies depending on the winning status of the winning combination in the second chance zone, and the game period until the next second chance zone varies variously By doing so, it is possible to improve the interest of the game in the general stage and the precursor stage.

(Game flow B of the gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment)
The game flow B of the gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment has a flow of “second chance zone → general stage → freezing in general stage → normal ART state”.

  First, the charge counter addition value is determined in the second chance zone, and the charge counter total value becomes the initial game period of the game period until the second chance zone in the next general stage and the precursor stage. Of course, this “charge counter total value” is added to the charge counter value when moving from the second chance zone to the general stage, and the charge counter value is “1” every time the game is advanced in the general stage and the precursor stage. It is subtracted one by one. When the transition to the normal ART state is confirmed, the charge counter value becomes the game period of the normal ART state.

  In FIG. 15, the first game to the Nth game are in the second chance zone, and the charge counter addition value is accumulated. Thereafter, after shifting to the N + 1 game of the general stage, the charge counter total value “100” accumulated in the second chance zone is added to the charge counter value, and the second chance zone in the next general stage and the precursor stage, etc. It becomes the initial game period of the game period up to and is subtracted every time the game is advanced. That is, the game periods of the general stage and the precursor stage are granted in the second chance zone or the like.

  At this time, the remaining game period displayed on the display device 84 so as to be recognizable by the player as the charge counter value indicates a period until the transition from the general stage and the precursor stage to the second chance zone or the like (FIG. 11). reference).

  Then, when the charge counter value of the M + 1 game of the general stage is “55”, the transition to the ART state (normal ART state) is confirmed by the occurrence of the freeze, and the transition is made from the M + 2 game to the ART ready state. . At this time, the remaining charge counter value “55” when freezing occurs is the game period in the normal ART state starting from the M + 5 game.

  In this way, the charge counter total value accumulated in the second chance zone is added to the charge counter value to become a game period of the general stage and the precursor stage, and the charge counter value is subtracted every time the game is advanced. When the transition to the ART state is confirmed during the general stage and the precursor stage, the charge counter value becomes the game period of the normal ART state, thereby improving the interest of the game in the general stage and the precursor stage. Can do.

(Game flow C of the gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment)
The game flow C of the gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment is a flow of “second chance zone → general stage → precursor stage → first chance zone → normal ART state or general stage”.

  First, the charge counter addition value is determined in the second chance zone, and the charge counter total value becomes the initial game period of the game period until the second chance zone in the next general stage and the precursor stage. Of course, this “charge counter total value” is added to the charge counter value when moving from the second chance zone to the general stage, and the charge counter value is “1” every time the game is advanced in the general stage and the precursor stage. It is subtracted one by one. When the transition to the normal ART state is confirmed, the charge counter value becomes the game period of the normal ART state.

  In FIG. 16, the first game to the Nth game are in the second chance zone, and charge counter addition values are accumulated. Thereafter, after shifting to the N + 1 game of the general stage, the charge counter total value “100” accumulated in the second chance zone is added to the charge counter value, and the game up to the chance zone in the next general stage and the precursor stage It becomes the initial game period of the period, and is subtracted every time the game is advanced. That is, the game periods of the general stage and the precursor stage are granted in the second chance zone or the like.

  At this time, the remaining game period displayed on the display device 84 so as to be recognizable by the player as the charge counter value indicates a period until the transition from the general stage and the precursor stage to the second chance zone or the like (FIG. 11). reference).

  Then, in the M + 1 game of the general stage, the cherry is won and a chance zone shift lottery α is performed. In the chance zone transition lottery α, first, the chance zone transition determination lottery is performed, and when the chance zone transition determination lottery is won, the chance zone transition type lottery is performed after the chance zone transition determination lottery is won. As a result, the transition to the first chance zone is selected. The first chance zone precursor is performed from the M + 2 game, and the charge counter value is subtracted up to the X game which is the final game of the precursor. Then, the game moves from the X + 1 game to the first chance zone, but the charge counter value is not subtracted after the game moves to the first chance zone.

  That is, the charge counter value “60” in the X game, which is the game immediately before the transition to the first chance zone, is the game period in the normal ART state when the transition to the normal ART state is confirmed. After that, in the Y game, which is the final game in the first chance zone, an ART transfer lottery was performed, and when the ART transfer lottery was won, the next game was shifted to the ART preparation state and the ART transfer lottery was not won. In this case, the next game moves to the general stage.

  When the state shifts to the normal ART state, the charge counter value “60” in the X game, which is the game immediately before the transition to the first chance zone, is set in the ART game number counter, and the game period of the normal ART state is reached. In the case of shifting to the first chance zone, the charge counter value “60” in the game X immediately before shifting to the first chance zone is the initial gaming period of the gaming period until the second chance zone in the next general stage and the precursor stage Thus, every time the game is advanced again, the subtraction is performed.

In this way, the charge counter value immediately before the transition to the first chance zone becomes the normal ART state or the game stage of the general stage as it is.
Therefore, when the transition to the ART state is confirmed when the charge counter value is a high value, the player's expectation for the ART state is increased, while when the charge counter value is a high value, the transition to the general stage is performed. When is confirmed, the player may feel disadvantaged because the game period until the next second chance zone becomes longer.

In addition, when the transition to the ART state is confirmed when the charge counter value is a low value, the player may feel disadvantaged because the game period in the normal ART state is shortened, while the charge counter value is When the transition to the general stage is confirmed in the case of a low value, the player may feel advantageous because the game period until the next second chance zone is shortened.
Therefore, according to the present embodiment, events that are advantageous and disadvantageous to the player can be given with a good balance.

(Game flow D of gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment)
The game flow D of the gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment is a flow of “second chance zone → general stage → second chance zone → first chance zone or general stage”.
First, the charge counter addition value is determined in the second chance zone, and the charge counter total value becomes the initial game period of the game period until the second chance zone in the next general stage and the precursor stage. Of course, this “charge counter total value” is added to the charge counter value when moving from the second chance zone to the general stage, and the charge counter value is “1” every time the game is advanced in the general stage and the precursor stage. It is subtracted one by one. When the transition to the normal ART state is confirmed, the charge counter value becomes the game period of the normal ART state.

  In FIG. 17, the first game to the Nth game are in the second chance zone, and the charge counter addition value is accumulated. Thereafter, after shifting to the N + 1 game of the general stage, the charge counter total value “100” accumulated in the second chance zone is added to the charge counter value, and the second chance zone in the next general stage and the precursor stage, etc. It becomes the initial game period of the game period up to and is subtracted every time the game is advanced. That is, the game periods of the general stage and the precursor stage are granted in the second chance zone or the like.

FIG. 17 shows a flow when the transition is not confirmed in any of the first chance zone, the second chance zone, and the normal ART state in the general stage, and the charge counter value is “M + 1” game in the general stage. 0 ”, and the transition is made to the second chance zone from the next M + 2 game. Then, the charge counter addition value is accumulated again in the second chance zone.
In this case, the remaining game period displayed on the display device 84 so as to be recognizable to the player as the charge counter value indicates the period until the transition from the general stage and the precursor stage to the second chance zone or the like (FIG. 11). reference).

  In the second chance zone starting from the M + 2 game, the chance zone transition lottery β to the first chance zone is performed in the final game (X game) based on the total value of the charge counter. FIG. 17 shows a case where the chance zone shift lottery β is won and a case where it is not won. In the X game, which is the final game in the second chance zone, a chance zone transfer lottery β to the first chance zone is performed based on the charge counter total value “140”. The winning probability of the chance zone transfer lottery β is determined based on the charge counter total value. As shown in FIG. 17, the chance counter shift lottery β has a probability of “20%” for the charge counter total value “140”. (See FIG. 9B).

If the chance zone shift lottery β is not won, the next game is shifted to the general stage, the charge counter total value “140” is added to the charge counter value, and the general game is performed. On the other hand, when the chance zone transfer lottery β is won, the game shifts from the next game (X + 1 game) to the first chance zone, and the ART transfer lottery is performed in the final game (Y game) in the first chance zone. The winning probability of this ART transfer lottery is determined based on the level in the first chance zone (see FIG. 10B).
Even when the chance zone shift lottery β is won, the charge counter total value “140” is added to the charge counter value when shifting from the second chance zone to the first chance zone.

If the ART transfer lottery is not won, the next game is shifted to the general stage, and the game is played from the charge counter value “140”. On the other hand, when the ART transfer lottery is won, the next game (Y + 1 game) shifts to the ART ready state, the charge counter value “140” is set in the ART game number counter, and the normal ART state starts. Is the game period in which the ART game number counter value “140” is in the normal ART state.
That is, the charge counter value “140” when the transition to the ART state is confirmed becomes the game period of the normal ART state.

  As described above, when the charge counter value becomes “0” in the general stage, the system shifts to the second chance zone, and when the chance zone transition lottery β performed in the second chance zone is won, the ART transition lottery is performed. To the first chance zone. Therefore, even if the transition to any of the first chance zone, the second chance zone, and the normal ART state is not confirmed in the general stage, the path to the ART state transition is not closed. Can be improved.

(Game flow E of the gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment)
The game flow E of the gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment has a flow of “second chance zone → general stage → precursor stage → charge counter value“ 0 ”→ second chance zone at the first chance zone precursor”. ing.
First, the charge counter addition value is determined in the second chance zone, and the charge counter total value becomes the initial game period of the game period until the second chance zone in the next general stage and the precursor stage. Of course, this “charge counter total value” is added to the charge counter value when moving from the second chance zone to the general stage, and the charge counter value is “1” every time the game is advanced in the general stage and the precursor stage. It is subtracted one by one. When the transition to the normal ART state is confirmed, the charge counter value becomes the game period of the normal ART state.

  In FIG. 18, the first game to the Nth game are in the second chance zone, and charge counter addition values are accumulated. Thereafter, after shifting to the N + 1 game of the general stage, the charge counter total value “100” accumulated in the second chance zone is added to the charge counter value, and the second chance zone in the next general stage and the precursor stage, etc. It becomes the initial game period of the game period up to and is subtracted every time the game is advanced. That is, the game periods of the general stage and the precursor stage are granted in the second chance zone or the like.

  At this time, the remaining game period displayed on the display device 84 so as to be recognizable by the player as the charge counter value indicates a period until the transition from the general stage and the precursor stage to the second chance zone or the like (FIG. 11). reference).

  Then, in the M + 1 game of the general stage, the cherry is won and a chance zone shift lottery α is performed. In the chance zone shift lottery α, first, a chance zone shift determination lottery is performed.

  From the next M + 2 game, a first chance zone precursor (a real precursor or a gasse precursor) is started, and the charge counter value becomes “0” in the M + 5 game during the first chance zone precursor period. When the charge counter value becomes “0” at the sign of the first chance zone, the game proceeds from the next M + 6 game to the second chance zone. In this way, when the charge counter value becomes “0” in the first chance zone sign, it is more than the transition to the first chance zone selected by the chance zone transition type lottery performed in the general stage. Preferentially, control is performed to shift to the second chance zone.

  In the second chance zone starting from the M + 6 game, the chance zone transition lottery β to the first chance zone is performed based on the charge counter total value in the final game (X game). FIG. 18 shows a case where the chance zone shift lottery β is won and a case where it is not won. The winning probability of the chance zone shift lottery β is determined based on the charge counter total value, and as shown in FIG. 18, the chance counter shift lottery β has a probability of “20%” for the charge counter total value “140”. (See FIG. 9B).

  Here, when the chance zone transfer lottery α of the M + 1 game in the general stage is not won and the chance zone transfer lottery β of the X game in the second chance zone is not won. Will move to the general stage. When the general stage is entered, a game is played from the charge counter value “140” accumulated in the second chance zone.

  On the other hand, the chance zone transition lottery α in the M + 1 game in the general stage is won, and the transition to the first chance zone is selected in the chance zone transition type lottery of the chance zone transition lottery α thereafter. Or if you have not won the chance zone transfer lottery of the chance zone transfer lottery α in the M + 1 game of the general stage and you win the chance zone transfer lottery β of the X game in the second chance zone , Transition to the first chance zone. Since the flow after shifting to the first chance zone is the same as the game flow D of the gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment shown in FIG. 17, description thereof is omitted.

  The chance zone transfer lottery α in the M + 1 game of the general stage was won, and the transition to the first chance zone was selected in the chance zone transfer lottery of the chance zone transfer lottery α thereafter. In this case, regardless of the result of the chance zone transfer lottery β for the X game in the second chance zone, the game may be shifted to the first chance zone, or the chance zone transfer lottery for the X game in the second chance zone. When β is won, the player may move to the first chance zone while holding one right to move to the first chance zone.

  In this case, and in the case of not winning the ART transfer lottery performed in the final game (Y game) of the first chance zone, the first chance zone is determined by the right to be transferred to the first chance zone held. Decide to move to.

  In this way, in the general stage, when the chance zone transition lottery α is won in the chance zone transition determination lottery, and then the transition to the first chance zone is selected in the chance zone transition lottery of the chance zone transition lottery α. Even if the charge counter value becomes “0” in the precursor of the first chance zone that has subsequently shifted, the transition to the second chance zone has priority over the transition to the first chance zone. ing.

  For this reason, even if the charge counter value is small and the transition to the first chance zone precursor occurs, if the charge counter value becomes “0” at the first chance zone precursor, the charge counter addition value is accumulated. To the second chance zone. In the first chance zone that has shifted from the second chance zone, when the ART transition lottery is won and the transition to the ART state is confirmed, the total charge counter value acquired in the second chance zone is set to the normal ART. It can be a state game period.

  Therefore, according to the present embodiment, even when the charge counter value is small and the transition to the first chance zone precursor is made, the possibility of the transition to the second chance zone where the charge counter addition value is accumulated is performed. Therefore, it is possible to improve the interest of the game in the precursor stage.

(Game flow F of the gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment)
The game flow F of the gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment has a flow of “second chance zone → general stage → second chance zone of winning combination opportunity → normal ART state or general stage”.
First, the charge counter addition value is determined in the second chance zone, and the charge counter total value becomes the initial game period of the game period until the second chance zone in the next general stage and the precursor stage. Of course, this “charge counter total value” is added to the charge counter value when moving from the second chance zone to the general stage, and the charge counter value is “1” every time the game is advanced in the general stage and the precursor stage. It is subtracted one by one. When the transition to the normal ART state is confirmed, the charge counter value becomes the game period of the normal ART state.

  In FIG. 19, the first game to the Nth game are in the second chance zone, and the charge counter addition value is accumulated. Thereafter, after shifting to the N + 1 game of the general stage, the charge counter total value “100” accumulated in the second chance zone is added to the charge counter value, and the second chance zone in the next general stage and the precursor stage, etc. It becomes the initial game period of the game period up to and is subtracted every time the game is advanced. That is, the game periods of the general stage and the precursor stage are granted in the second chance zone or the like.

  At this time, the remaining game period displayed on the display device 84 so as to be recognizable by the player as the charge counter value indicates a period until the transition from the general stage and the precursor stage to the second chance zone or the like (FIG. 11). reference).

  Then, in the M + 1 game of the general stage, the cherry is won and a chance zone shift lottery α is performed. In the chance zone transition lottery α, a chance zone transition determination lottery is performed first, and when the chance zone transition determination lottery is won, a chance zone transition type lottery is performed after winning the chance zone transition determination lottery, and the chance zone transition lottery As a result, the transition to the second chance zone is selected.

  From the next M + 2 game, it becomes a second chance zone sign, and after the game period of the prescribed second chance zone sign is consumed, the game moves from the X + 1 game to the second chance zone. Although the game moves from the X + 1 game to the second chance zone, the charge counter value is not subtracted after the game moves to the second chance zone.

  That is, a numerical value to be added to the charge counter value “60” in the X game that is the game immediately before the transition to the second chance zone is determined in the second chance zone. Since it entered the second chance zone before the charge counter value became “0”, it is in the form of “addition of charge counter”.

  In the second chance zone starting from the X + 1 game, the chance zone transition lottery β to the first chance zone is performed based on the total value of the charge counter in the final game (Y game). FIG. 19 shows a case where the chance zone shift lottery β is won and a case where it is not won.

  When the charge counter total value “140” is acquired in the second chance zone, the chance zone shift lottery β is performed on the Y game which is the final game of the second chance zone based on the charge counter total value. The winning probability of the chance zone shift lottery β is determined based on the charge counter total value, and as shown in FIG. 19, the chance counter shift lottery β has a probability of “20%” for the charge counter total value “140”. (See FIG. 9B).

  If the chance zone shift lottery β is not won, the charge counter value “60” immediately before shifting to the second chance zone is added to the charge counter total value “140” acquired in the second chance zone “200”. Is set as a new charge counter value, and the general stage is performed.

On the other hand, when the chance zone transfer lottery β is won, the game shifts to the first chance zone, and the ART transfer lottery is performed at the Z game which is the final game of the first chance zone. The winning probability of this ART transfer lottery is determined based on the level in the first chance zone (see FIG. 10B).
If the ART transfer lottery is not won, the stage shifts to the general stage, and the charge counter value when the stage shifts to the general stage at this time is the charge counter value “60” immediately before shifting to the second chance zone. It becomes “200” by adding the charge counter total value “140” acquired in the 2-chance zone.

  On the other hand, if the ART transfer lottery is won, the next game (Z + 1 game) is transferred to the ART ready state, and the charge counter total value “140” acquired in the second chance zone is transferred to the second chance zone. The charge counter value “200” added to the immediately preceding charge counter value “60” is set in the ART game number counter, and when the normal ART state starts, the ART game number counter value “200” is in the normal ART state. The game period.

  As described above, when a transition is made to the second chance zone with a remaining game period and then a transition is made to the general stage or the normal ART state, the game period in the general stage or the normal ART state after the transition is the second chance. The charge counter total value assigned in the zone is added to the charge counter value corresponding to the remaining game period.

  Therefore, when moving from the chance zone to the general stage, the general stage and the precursor stage are performed with more charge counter values than when moving to the second chance zone without the remaining game period. It becomes.

  As a result, regarding the transition to the second chance zone etc. based on the digestion of the charge counter value, it is disadvantageous to the player because it is necessary to digest more game periods of the general stage and the precursor stage, Regarding the transition to the ART state, it has a possibility that the state can be transitioned with a larger number of charge counter values, which is advantageous to the player. Therefore, according to the present embodiment, events that are advantageous and disadvantageous to the player can be given in a balanced manner.

  Also, when shifting from the chance zone to the ART state, the normal ART state is performed with more ART game number counter values set than when shifting to the second chance zone with no remaining game period. Therefore, it is possible to improve the interest of the game in the ART state for the player.

(Game flow G of gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment)
The game flow G of the gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment is as follows: “Second chance zone → general stage → second chance zone of winning combination opportunity → charge counter value during the sign of second chance zone of winning combination opportunity” The flow is “0” → special second chance zone ”.
First, the charge counter addition value is determined in the second chance zone, and the charge counter total value becomes the initial game period of the game period until the second chance zone in the next general stage and the precursor stage. Of course, this “charge counter total value” is added to the charge counter value when moving from the second chance zone to the general stage, and the charge counter value is “1” every time the game is advanced in the general stage and the precursor stage. It is subtracted one by one. When the transition to the normal ART state is confirmed, the charge counter value becomes the game period of the normal ART state.

  In FIG. 20, the first game to the Nth game are in the second chance zone, and the charge counter addition values are accumulated. Thereafter, after shifting to the N + 1 game of the general stage, the charge counter total value “100” accumulated in the second chance zone is added to the charge counter value, and the second chance zone in the next general stage and the precursor stage, etc. It becomes the initial game period of the game period up to and is subtracted every time the game is advanced. That is, the game periods of the general stage and the precursor stage are granted in the second chance zone or the like.

  At this time, the remaining game period displayed on the display device 84 so as to be recognizable by the player as the charge counter value indicates a period until the transition from the general stage and the precursor stage to the second chance zone or the like (FIG. 11). reference).

  Then, in the M + 1 game of the general stage, the cherry is won and a chance zone shift lottery α is performed. In the chance zone transition lottery α, a chance zone transition determination lottery is performed first, and when the chance zone transition determination lottery is won, a chance zone transition type lottery is performed after winning the chance zone transition determination lottery, and the chance zone transition lottery As a result, the transition to the second chance zone is selected.

  From the next M + 2 game, it becomes a second chance zone precursor. Basically, after the game period of the prescribed second chance zone precursor is exhausted, the game proceeds to the second chance zone. However, as an exception, when the charge counter value becomes “0” during the sign of the second chance zone, the process proceeds to the special second chance zone.

  As shown in FIG. 20, in the M + 5 game that is a sign of the second chance zone, the charge counter value becomes “0”, and the M + 6 game of the next game shifts to the special second chance zone. This special second chance zone is more advantageous than the second chance zone.

In the special second chance zone starting from the M + 6 game, the chance zone transfer lottery β to the first chance zone is performed based on the charge counter total value in the final game (X game). In the special second chance zone, regardless of the charge counter total value, regardless of the total value of the charge counter, the chance zone transition lottery β is won. Therefore, in FIG. 20, the chance zone transition lottery β is won and the next X + 1 game is started. The case where it transfers to a 1st chance zone is shown.
Since the flow after the first chance zone shift is the same as the flow after the first chance zone shift described above, the description is omitted (see the flow of the game machine C 10 according to the present embodiment C X + 1 game and subsequent games). .

  In this way, when the chance zone transfer lottery α is won in the chance zone shift lottery in the general stage, and the transition to the second chance zone is selected in the chance zone shift lottery of the chance zone shift lottery α thereafter. Even if the charge counter value becomes “0” in the sign of the second chance zone that has subsequently shifted, the transition to the special second chance zone has priority over the transition to the second chance zone. It has become.

  Therefore, when the charge counter value shifts to the second chance zone precursor when the charge counter value is low, the charge counter value becomes “0” at the second chance zone precursor, which is more advantageous than the second chance zone. You can move to the special second chance zone. In the special second chance zone, the probability of winning a high charge counter addition value such as “30” and “50” in the charge counter addition value lottery performed by the counter addition lottery means 310 is higher than in the second chance zone. And, unlike the second chance zone, since the transition to the first chance zone has already been confirmed, it is more advantageous than the second chance zone.

  Therefore, according to the present embodiment, when the player moves to the second chance zone precursor in a state where the charge counter value is small, the player is expected to move to the special second chance zone that is more advantageous than the second chance zone. Therefore, it is possible to improve the interest of the game at the precursor stage.

Here, the other aspect in FIG. 20 is shown.
In the other mode in FIG. 20, the cherry is won in the M + 1 game of the general stage, and the chance zone shift lottery α is performed. In the chance zone shift lottery α, first, a chance zone shift determination lottery is performed, but in another mode in FIG. 20, a case where the chance zone shift determination lottery is not won is shown.

  In the M + 1 game of the general stage, when the chance zone shift determination lottery is not won, the sign execution lottery is performed by the general stage and sign stage control means 262. Then, the precursor execution lottery is performed, and when the precursor execution lottery is won, the next M + 2 game shifts to the precursor stage (gase precursor). As described above, the “gase precursor” refers to a state in which the precursor effect is started by moving to the precursor stage even though the transition to the chance zone is not confirmed.

If the charge counter value becomes “0” while staying at the precursor stage (gase precursor) starting from the M + 2 game, the next game is shifted to the second chance zone.
Since the flow after the second chance zone shift is the same as the flow after the second chance zone shift described above, the description thereof is omitted (see the game flow DM + 2 game on and after the game machine 10 according to the present embodiment). .
In addition, in the M + 1 game of the general stage, when the chance zone transfer determination lottery is not won, and when the pre-execution lottery to be performed after that is not won, the game does not move to the precursor stage and the M + 2 game After that, games will be played on the general stage.

(Description of basic flow of game using FIG. 21)
Based on the flowchart shown in FIG. 21, a general game control process executed by the main control means 200 for each game will be described.

  In step S10, the main control means 200 determines whether or not a prescribed number of medals (three) have been inserted. If the main control means 200 determines that a prescribed number of medals have been inserted, the process proceeds to the next step S11. On the other hand, if it is not determined by the main control means 200 that the prescribed number of medals has been inserted, step S10 is again performed.

  In step S11, the main control means 200 determines whether or not the start switch 40 has been operated. Here, if the main control means 200 determines that the start switch 40 has been operated, the main control means 200 makes it impossible to set the bet number. Thereafter, the process proceeds to next Step S12. On the other hand, if it is not determined that the start switch 40 has been operated, step S11 is performed again.

In step S12, the role lottery means 210 performs a role lottery process. At this time, the result of the winning lottery is transmitted from the main control means 200 to the sub-control means 500. When the combination lottery process ends, the process proceeds to the next step S13.
In step S13, the main control means 200 performs rotation fluctuation processing of the rotating reel 62 in the reel unit 60. Thereafter, the process proceeds to next Step S14.

  In step S14, after the rotary reel 62 reaches a predetermined rotational speed, the main control means 200 determines whether or not the stop switch 50 corresponding to the rotating rotary reel 62 has been operated. Here, if it is determined by the main control means 200 that the stop switch 50 corresponding to the rotating reel 62 is being operated, the process proceeds to the next step S15. On the other hand, if it is not determined that the stop switch 50 corresponding to the rotating reel 62 is rotating, the process returns to step S14.

  In step S15, the reel control means 220 performs stop control of rotation of each rotary reel 62. The push order corresponding to the winning combination of the stop switch 50 (left stop switch L, middle stop switch C, right stop switch R) at this time is stored in a predetermined storage area formed in the main control means 200, It is read in the subsequent processing. Thereafter, the process proceeds to next Step S16.

  In step S16, the main control means 200 determines whether all the rotating reels 62 have stopped. Here, if the main control means 200 determines that all the rotating reels 62 have stopped, the process proceeds to the next step S17. Further, after the stop operation of all the stop switches 50 is completed, the rotation stop information of all the reels 62 is transmitted from the main control unit 200 to the sub control unit 500. On the other hand, if it is not determined by the main control means 200 that all the rotating reels 62 have stopped, the process returns to step S14.

  In step S17, the stop symbol determination means 230 performs a determination process such as a winning as to whether or not a combination of symbols 61 of a predetermined role is aligned with a combination of symbols 61 on the active line 86. Here, the data of the determination result of the determination process such as winning is transmitted from the main control means 200 to the sub-control means 500. When the determination process ends, the process proceeds to the next step S18.

  In step S18, the payout control means 240 performs a payout process corresponding to the determination result of the stop symbol determining means 230. Note that, as a result of determination by the payout control means 240, if payout is not required, the payout process is not performed. Then, the process ends.

(Description of flow of charge counter value update processing using FIG. 22)
Based on the flowchart shown in FIG. 22, the flow of the update process of the charge counter value in the normal state will be described.

  In step S20, the main control means 200 determines whether or not the start switch 40 has been operated. Here, if the main control means 200 determines that the start switch 40 has been operated, the main control means 200 makes it impossible to set the bet number. Thereafter, the process proceeds to next Step S21. On the other hand, if it is not determined that the start switch 40 has been operated, step S20 is performed again.

  In step S21, the effect state control means 260 determines whether or not the effect state is the ART state. Here, when it is determined by the effect state control means 260 that the effect state is the ART state, the process ends. On the other hand, if the production state control means 260 does not determine that the production state is the ART state, the process proceeds to the next step S22.

  In step S22, the effect state control means 260 determines whether or not the effect state is a chance zone. Here, when it is determined by the production state control means 260 that the production state is the chance zone, the processing ends. On the other hand, if the production state control means 260 does not determine that the production state is the chance zone, the process proceeds to the next step S23.

In step S23, the charge counter update means 272 subtracts “1” from the charge counter value. Then, the process proceeds to next Step S24.
In step S24, the charge counter updating unit 272 determines whether or not the charge counter value is “0”. Here, if the charge counter updating unit 272 determines that the charge counter value is “0”, the process proceeds to the next step S25. On the other hand, if the charge counter update unit 272 does not determine that the charge counter value is “0”, the process is terminated.

  In step S25, the effect state control means 260 determines whether or not the effect state is a sign of the second chance zone. Here, when the production state control means 260 determines that the production state is a precursor to the second chance zone, the process proceeds to the next step S26. On the other hand, if the production state control means 260 does not determine that the production state is a sign of the second chance zone, the process proceeds to step S27.

In step S26, the production state control means 260 updates the production state to the special second chance zone. Then, the process ends.
In step S27, the production state control means 260 updates the production state to the second chance zone. Then, the process ends.

(Explanation of chance zone transfer lottery process using FIG. 23)
Based on the flowchart shown in FIG. 23, the flow of the chance zone shift lottery process will be described.
In step S30, based on the winning combination of the combination lottery performed by the combination lottery means 210, the chance zone shift lottery means 282 performs a chance zone shift determination lottery out of the chance zone shift lottery α. Then, the process proceeds to next Step S31.

  In step S31, the chance zone shift lottery means 282 determines whether or not the chance zone shift determination lottery is won as a result of the chance zone shift determination lottery performed in step S30. If the chance zone shift lottery means 282 determines that the chance zone shift determination lottery has been won, the process proceeds to the next step S32. On the other hand, if the chance zone shift lottery means 282 does not determine that the chance zone shift determination lottery has been won, the process is terminated.

In step S32, the chance zone transition lottery means 282 performs a chance zone transition type lottery out of the chance zone transition lottery α. Then, the process proceeds to next Step S33.
In step S33, the chance zone shift lottery means 282 determines whether or not the shift to the first chance zone has been selected as a result of the chance zone shift type lottery performed in step S32. If the chance zone transition lottery means 282 determines that the transition to the first chance zone has been selected, the process proceeds to the next step S34. On the other hand, if the chance zone transition lottery means 282 does not determine that the transition to the first chance zone has been selected, the process proceeds to step S35.

In step S34, the production state is updated to the first chance zone precursor by the production state control means 260. Then, the process ends.
In step S35, the production state is updated to the second chance zone precursor by the production state control means 260. Then, the process ends.

(Description of the flow of processing in the first chance zone using FIG. 24)
Based on the flowchart shown in FIG. 24, the flow of processing in the first chance zone will be described.

  In step S40, the first chance zone game number updating means 274 decrements the first chance zone game number counter value by “1”. Then, the process proceeds to next Step S41. As a premise of this step S40, a game period setting process for the first chance zone is performed. In this first chance zone game period setting process, “5” corresponding to five games that are the first chance zone game period is set in the first chance zone game number counter by the first chance zone game number updating means 274. Has been. As a premise of this step S40, the initial level setting process of the first chance zone is performed. In the initial level setting process of the first chance zone, the main control means 200 performs the initial level lottery of the first chance zone, and the initial level determined by the initial level lottery is set by the chance zone control means 263. Yes.

In step S41, a level-up lottery is performed by the level-up lottery means 290 based on the winning combination of the part lottery performed by the part lottery means 210. Then, the process proceeds to next Step S42.
In step S42, the level-up lottery means 290 determines whether or not the level-up lottery has been won. If the level-up lottery means 290 determines that the level-up lottery has been won, the process proceeds to the next step S43. On the other hand, if the level-up lottery means 290 does not determine that the level-up lottery has been won, the process proceeds to step S44.

In step S43, the chance zone control means 263 updates the level of the first chance zone. Then, the process proceeds to next Step S44.
In step S44, the first chance zone game number updating means 274 determines whether or not the first chance zone game number counter value is “0”. If the first chance zone game number updating means 274 determines that the first chance zone game number counter value is “0”, the process proceeds to the next step S45. On the other hand, if the first chance zone game number updating means 274 does not determine that the first chance zone game number counter value is “0”, the process ends.

In step S45, the ART transfer lottery is performed by the ART shift lottery means 281 based on the current level of the first chance zone. Then, the process proceeds to next Step S46.
In step S46, the ART transfer lottery means 281 determines whether or not the ART transfer lottery has been won. If the ART shift lottery means 281 determines that the ART shift lottery is won, the process proceeds to step S48. On the other hand, if the ART shift lottery means 281 does not determine that the ART shift lottery has been won, the process proceeds to the next step S47.

In step S47, the production state is updated to the general stage by the production state control means 260. Then, the process ends.
In step S48, the production state control means 260 updates the production state to the ART ready state. Then, the process proceeds to next Step S49.

  In step S49, the ART game number updating means 275 sets the current charge counter value stored in the charge counter updating means 272 in the ART game number counter as the count value of the game period in the normal ART state. Then, the process ends.

  In the process in the first chance zone shown in FIG. 24, if the level of the first chance zone is set to 7, the transition to the ART state is confirmed, so that the level-up lottery is not performed. It has become. In this case, instead of level-up lottery, a charge counter addition value lottery is performed by each game and counter addition lottery means 310. In this case, the current charge counter value is set in the ART game number counter as a game period in the normal ART state.

(Description of the flow of processing in the second chance zone etc. using FIG. 25)
Based on the flowchart shown in FIG. 25, the flow of processing in the second chance zone and the like will be described.

  In step S50, the second chance zone game number updating means 273 decrements the second chance zone game number counter value by “1”. Then, the process proceeds to next Step S51. As a premise of this step S50, a game period setting process such as a second chance zone is performed. In the setting process of the game period such as the second chance zone, the second chance zone game number counter is set by the second chance zone game number updating means 273 to “7” corresponding to the seven games that are the game period such as the second chance zone. Is set to

In step S51, the acquisition lottery means 300 performs the acquisition lottery based on the winning combination of the combination lottery performed by the combination lottery means 210. Then, the process proceeds to next Step S52.
In step S52, the acquisition lottery means 300 determines whether or not the acquisition lottery has been won. If the acquisition lottery means 300 determines that the acquisition lottery has been won, the process proceeds to the next step S53. On the other hand, if the acquisition lottery means 300 does not determine that the acquisition lottery has been won, the process proceeds to step S54.

In step S53, one special state acquired by winning the winning lottery performed by the acquiring lottery means 300 in step S52 is accumulated by the production state control means 260. Then, the process proceeds to step S56.
In step S54, based on the winning combination of the lottery performed by the combination lottery means 210, the counter addition lottery means 310 performs the charge counter addition value lottery. Then, the process proceeds to next Step S55.

  In step S55, the charge counter accumulating unit 271 accumulates in the charge counter the charge counter addition value acquired by the charge counter addition value lottery performed by the counter addition lottery unit 310 in step S54. Then, the process proceeds to next Step S56.

  In step S56, the second chance zone game number updating means 273 determines whether or not the second chance zone game number counter value is “0”. If the second chance zone game number updating means 273 determines that the second chance zone game number counter value is “0”, the process proceeds to the next step S57. On the other hand, if the second chance zone game number updating means 273 does not determine that the second chance zone game number counter value is “0”, the process is terminated.

In step S57, the charge counter accumulating unit 271 determines the charge counter total value accumulated in the second chance zone. Then, the process proceeds to next Step S58.
In step S58, the charge counter updating unit 272 sets a new charge counter value based on the charge counter total value determined by the charge counter accumulating unit 271 in step S57. Then, the process proceeds to next Step S59.

In step S59, the chance zone shift lottery β is performed by the first chance zone shift lottery means 283 in the second chance zone based on the charge counter total value acquired in the second chance zone or the like. Then, the process proceeds to next Step S60.
In step S60, the first chance zone transition lottery means 283 in the second chance zone determines whether or not the chance zone transition lottery β has been won. If the first chance zone transition lottery means 283 in the second chance zone determines that the chance zone transition lottery β has been won, the process proceeds to step S62. On the other hand, if the first chance zone transition lottery means 283 in the second chance zone does not determine that the chance zone transition lottery β has been won, the process proceeds to the next step S61.

In step S61, the production state is updated to the general stage by the production state control means 260. Then, the process ends.
In step S62, the production state control means 260 updates the production state to the first chance zone. Then, the process ends.

(Operational effect of the present embodiment)
According to the present embodiment, the game period of the normal ART state can be determined based on the update of the game periods of the general stage and the precursor stage. In other words, the player in the general stage and the precursor stage is involved in the determination of the game period in the normal ART state, which is more advantageous to the player than the general stage, the precursor stage, and the chance zone. Can raise interest. Therefore, according to the present embodiment, it is possible to prevent fatigue in the general stage and the precursor stage, and to improve the player's willingness to participate in the general stage and the precursor stage.

  In addition, according to the present embodiment, since the remaining game period can be recognized by the player, the period of time until the player enters the chance zone and the game period of the normal ART state when the player enters the normal ART state. Can be recognized. Thereby, since the period until it shifts to the chance zone can be recognized, it is possible to give the player a sense of security regarding the shift to the chance zone. Furthermore, since the remaining game period is also a game period in the normal ART state when the normal ART state is entered, it is possible to suppress the player from having excessive expectations during the game period in the normal ART state. Therefore, according to the present embodiment, the game can be continued with peace of mind without causing the player to feel frustrated during the general stage and the precursor stage, and excessive expectations for the normal ART state are suppressed. be able to.

  Further, according to the present embodiment, the game period in the normal ART state is spent from the game period at the start of the general stage and the precursor stage to the transition of the general stage and the precursor stage to the chance zone or the normal ART state. The game period of the general stage and the precursor stage can be reduced. Therefore, according to the present embodiment, as the general stage and the precursor stage progress, the game period in the normal ART state when shifting to the normal ART state is reduced, so that excessive expectations for the normal ART state are suppressed. Can be prevented, and the sinking can be prevented.

In addition, according to the present embodiment, the shift to the chance zone becomes closer as the general stage and the precursor stage progress, so that the expectation for the chance zone can be increased.
Therefore, according to the present embodiment, with regard to the transition to the chance zone, the player works more favorably as the general stage and the precursor stage progress, that is, while the transition to the chance zone is approaching, the game period in the normal ART state As the general stage and the precursor stage progress, the player is disadvantaged, that is, the game period in the normal ART state is reduced. Therefore, according to the present embodiment, it is possible to provide a well-balanced gaming machine 10 that can give an advantageous event and a disadvantageous event to the player in the general stage and the precursor stage.

  That is, according to the present embodiment, as the general stage and the precursor stage progress, the transition to the chance zone becomes closer, so it is possible to prevent fatigue in the general stage and the precursor stage, and the normal ART as the general stage and the precursor stage progress. By reducing the excessive expectation for the normal ART state in that the gaming period of the state is reduced, it is possible to provide a healthy gaming machine 10 that can prevent the sinking.

  In addition, according to the present embodiment, the game period of the new general stage and the precursor stage when the transition to the chance zone with the remaining game period and then the transition to the new general stage and the precursor stage is made. The remaining game period can be added to the game period given in the chance zone. Therefore, according to the present embodiment, the game period of the new general stage and the precursor stage when the transition to the chance zone without having the remaining game period and then the transition to the new general stage and the precursor stage There is a high possibility that the general stage and the precursor stage can be started in many game periods. Therefore, according to the present embodiment, it is possible to enhance the interest in the general stage and the precursor stage, and to continue the game without causing the player to feel tired during the general stage and the precursor stage.

  In addition, according to the present embodiment, in the chance zone where the transition to the normal ART state is not confirmed, the winning lottery is performed during the normal state based on the winning lottery performed by the acquisition lottery means 300. Can be displayed on the display device 84 by the notification means 515. Therefore, according to the present embodiment, during the normal state, specifically, the player has acquired a special state in which the game period of the normal ART state can be added until the transition to the normal ART state. Can be recognized. Therefore, according to the present embodiment, after the transition to the normal ART state, the player continues to expect the normal ART state while expanding the expectation of how much additional game period can be acquired by the acquired special state. The game can be continued while being left.

  Further, according to the present embodiment, during the normal state, based on the fact that the counter addition lottery means 310 wins the charge counter addition value lottery in the chance zone where the transition to the normal ART state is not confirmed, etc. The lottery result of the charge counter addition value lottery can be displayed on the display device 84 by the notification means 515. Therefore, according to the present embodiment, during the normal state, specifically, until the transition to the normal ART state, it is possible to make the player recognize the addition game period for adding the game period in the normal ART state. Therefore, according to the present embodiment, it is possible to continue the game while maintaining the player's expectation for the normal ART state according to the acquired addition game period.

  Further, according to the present embodiment, the game period in the normal ART state is spent from the game period at the start of the general stage and the precursor stage to the transition of the general stage and the precursor stage to the chance zone or the normal ART state. The game period of the general stage and the precursor stage can be reduced. Therefore, according to the present embodiment, the game period in the normal ART state when the normal stage is shifted to the normal ART state decreases as the general stage and the precursor stage progress.

  Therefore, according to the present embodiment, the game period in the normal ART state becomes more disadvantageous to the player as the general stage and the precursor stage progress. Therefore, according to the present embodiment, in the general stage and the precursor stage, the game can be continued while maintaining the expectation to shift to the normal ART state in a state having many remaining game periods.

  Further, according to the present embodiment, the transition to the chance zone becomes closer as the general stage and the precursor stage progress. Therefore, according to the present embodiment, the transition to the chance zone works more favorably to the player as the general stage and the precursor stage progress. Therefore, according to the present embodiment, in the general stage and the precursor stage, it is possible to continue the game while maintaining the expectation that the remaining game period is quickly digested and the player wants to move to the chance zone.

  Furthermore, according to the present embodiment, the general stage and the precursor stage are more advantageous for the transition to the chance zone, while the general stage and the precursor stage are advanced for the game period in the normal ART state. The more you do, the more disadvantageous you will be. Therefore, according to the present embodiment, it is possible to give the player an advantageous event and an unfavorable event at the general stage and the precursor stage, and to maintain the player's expectation of transition to the chance zone or the normal ART state. The game can be continued as it is.

10 gaming machine 12 chassis
14 Front door 16 Symbol display window
20 Upper panel 22 Lower panel
24 Storage and withdrawal means 26 Medal tray
28 Medals outlet
30 Control section 34 Max bet switch
36 Checkout switch 38 Medal slot
40 Start switch 50 Stop switch L Left stop switch C Middle stop switch R Right stop switch
60 reel unit 61
62 Rotating reel 64 Left rotating reel
66 Medium rotation reel 68 Right rotation reel
70 Production equipment
72 Speaker 74 Upper speaker
76 Lower speaker 78 Production lamp
80 Upper lamp 82 Lower lamp
84 Display device 86 Effective line
100 Controller 200 Main control means
210 Role lottery means 220 Reel control means
230 Stopping pattern judging means 240 Dispensing control means
250 Game state control means 251 Normal game control means
252 RT game control means
260 Production state control means 261 Normal game control means
262 General stage and precursor stage control means
263 Chance zone control means
264 ART control means 265 Special game control means
270 Counting means 271 Charge counter accumulating means
272 Charge counter update means 273 Second chance zone game number update means
274 First Chance Zone Game Number Update Unit 275 ART Game Number Update Unit
276 Special state game number update means
280 Transition lottery means 281 ART transition lottery means
282 Chance zone transfer lottery means
283 First chance zone transfer lottery means in the second chance zone
290 Level-up lottery means 300 Acquisition lottery means
310 Counter addition lottery means 320 Freeze control means
500 Sub control means 510 Production execution control means
515 Notification means

Claims (5)

A plurality of game states are provided, and can transition between the plurality of game states by satisfying a predetermined condition,
Control means for controlling the progress and performance of the game;
In a gaming machine equipped with a display device that displays various information to the outside,
At least the normal state and the normal state can be shifted to the plurality of game states, the upper state is more advantageous to the player than the normal state, the upper state is transferable, and the upper level Special states that can be added to the state's game period are included,
The control means includes
An acquisition lottery means for performing an acquisition lottery of the special state during the normal state in which the transition to the upper state is uncertain,
An informing means capable of informing the lottery result drawn by the acquisition lottery means,
The informing means displays the lottery result of the acquisition lottery on the display device during the normal state based on the winning lottery performed by the acquisition lottery means. The normal state is composed of a lower state and a middle state that is more advantageous to the player than the lower state,
2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the acquisition lottery means performs the acquisition lottery of the special state during the intermediate state in which the transition to the upper state is unconfirmed. The control means includes
An addition lottery means for performing addition lottery as to whether or not to add the game period of the upper state during the intermediate state in which the transition to the upper state is undetermined,
The said alerting | reporting means displays the lottery result of the said addition lottery on the said display apparatus during the said normal state based on having won the addition lottery performed by the said addition lottery means. Game machines. The game period of the upper state is the game period of the lower state that was spent from the game period of the lower state granted in the intermediate state to the transition of the lower state to the intermediate state or the upper state. Is the reduced remaining game period,
The gaming machine according to claim 2 or 3, wherein the notifying means is capable of notifying at least the remaining game period.   The gaming machine according to claim 4, wherein the remaining game period indicates a period from the lower state to the transition to the middle state.