JP2020099752A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine performing an addition at an unexpected timing.SOLUTION: A slot machine includes: game state control means for making control to a second game state (RT3 to RT5) more advantageous than a first game state (RT1); notification right storage means capable of storing notification rights; and operation information notification means capable of making a notification of information regarding a specific operation on the basis of the fact that the notification right is stored. On the basis of the fact that identification information is stop-displayed in a special stop display mode in variable display means, the game state control means can make control to a third game state (bonus) more advantageous than the first game state (RT1), and includes: game state determination means capable of determining whether a game state prior to a shift to the third game state (bonus) is the second game state (RT3 to RT5); and specific value increase means for increasing the notification right, when a shift is made to another game state (RT0) from the first game state (RT1) to which a control was made after the end of the third game state (bonus).SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 27

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine having a plurality of gaming states with different advantages.

As a gaming machine of this type, there is a slot machine, and for example, there is one having a gaming state called RT, AT, ART or the like as a gaming state with different advantages (for example, Patent Documents 1 to 3).
RT is an abbreviation for replay time, and usually refers to a gaming state in which the winning rate of the replay role is high and the player can play next time without inserting a medal. By providing a plurality of game states in which the winning percentage of the replay combination is different, it is possible to change the advantage for each game state.
Further, AT is an abbreviation for assist time, and when a small winning combination or replay winning combination is elected, for example, a symbol that serves as a guide for a push is notified or the operation order of the stop button is notified. It is a game state that assists winning a prize such as a role or a replay role. Then, by providing a gaming state in which a winning combination such as a small win or a replay role is assisted and a gaming state in which no winning is assisted, it is possible to change the degree of advantage for each gaming state.
Further, ART is an abbreviation for assist replay time, and by combining RT and AT, the winning state of the replay role is set high, and the winning state of the small role or replay role is assisted in the gaming state. Has become. Then, the winning state of the replay role is high and the gaming state in which winning of the small role or replay role is assisted, and the winning state of the replay role is low and the gaming state in which the winning role of the small role or replay role is not assisted, respectively. By providing, it is possible to change the degree of advantage for each gaming state.

JP, 2005-73810, A JP 2012-217969 A JP, 2013-75088, A

However, such a conventional game machine has room for improvement.

In order to solve the above problems, in the gaming machine of the present invention, the identification information that is variably displayed on the variable display means is stopped and displayed based on the operation of the player, so that one game is ended and the variable display means is changed. In the gaming machine capable of giving a profit according to the stop display mode of the identification information in, on the basis of the stop display of the identification information in the specific stop display mode on the variable display means by the player performing a specific operation, A game state control means capable of controlling the game state to a second game state which is more advantageous to the player than the first game state, a notification right storage means capable of storing a notification right, and the notification right storage means notifies Based on the fact that the right has been stored, the operation information notifying means capable of notifying the information regarding the specific operation, and the notification right storing means based on the fact that the game state control means controls the second game state. Notification right reducing means for reducing the notification right stored in the game state control means, based on the identification display being stopped and displayed in a special stop display mode on the variable display means, the game state It is possible to control the game state to a third game state which is more advantageous to the player than the first game state, and the game state is set to the first game state based on the fact that a predetermined ending condition is satisfied in the third game state. It is possible to control, and is controlled after the end of the third game state, a game state determination means capable of determining whether the game state before the transition to the third game state is the second game state. Also, in the case of shifting from the first gaming state to another gaming state, specific value increasing means capable of increasing the notification right based on the determination result of the gaming state determining means.

It is a schematic front view showing the external appearance of the gaming machine. It is a schematic perspective view showing an internal configuration of the gaming machine. It is a block diagram showing a control configuration of the gaming machine. It is a state transition diagram of the game state according to the first embodiment. It is a chart showing transition conditions to each gaming state. It is the chart which showed the winning probability of each replay combination and RT3-5 transfer right combination for every RT. It is a chart showing the definition of RT3-5 transfer right, its acquisition condition and its disappearance condition. 8 is a chart for explaining a state in which acquisition of a right to transition to RT3 to 5 is permitted. 6 is a chart showing conditions for assisting a transition from RT0 to RT3 to 5. It is a chart showing the types of replay combinations that are won in RT0 and a breakdown of the replay symbols that are won in each replay combination. 9 is a chart showing conditions for limiting the transition from RT0 to RT5. It is a chart showing the types of replay combinations that are won in RT3 and a breakdown of the replay symbols that are won in each replay combination. It is a chart showing the types of replay combinations that are won in RT4 and a breakdown of the replay symbols that are won in each replay combination. It is a chart showing the types of replay combinations that are won in RT5 and a breakdown of the replay symbols that are won in the replay combinations. It is the chart which shows the kind of replay combination which is elected in RT1, and the breakdown of the replay design which is won in each replay combination. It is a chart showing the types of replay combinations that are won in RT2 and a breakdown of the replay symbols that are won in each replay combination. It is a chart showing the types of winning combinations and the conditions under which the winning probability of each winning combination fluctuates. It is a chart showing the appearance details of the bonus whose appearance rate does not change even if the 6-step setting probability is changed. It is a chart showing the setting probability of the bonus whose appearance rate changes according to the change of the 6-step setting probability. It is a chart showing the privilege given according to RT before the bonus. It is a chart showing the privilege given according to the symbols stopped during the bonus in which the appearance rate does not change even if the 6-step setting probability is changed. It is a chart showing a scenario selection table of the continuous winning rate determined when the player has the right to shift to RT3 to RT5 when shifting to RT3. It is a chart showing a scenario selection table of the continuous winning rate determined when the player has the right to shift to RT3 to RT5 when shifting to RT4. It is a diagram showing how the continuous winning rate corresponding to the winning game is changed during the bonus. It is a chart showing a privilege given when a predetermined winning combination is won in a right acquisition permitted state. It is a flowchart which shows the push order notification process which notifies a push order in RT0. It is a flow chart which shows privilege provision control processing which grants a privilege after a bonus according to RT before a bonus. It is a flow chart which shows rights acquisition permission state control processing which controls to a rights acquisition permission state at the time of shifting to RT3 and RT4. It is a flowchart showing a continuous winning rate changing process for changing the continuous winning rate corresponding to the winning game during the bonus. It is a state transition diagram of the game state according to the second embodiment. It is a chart showing transition conditions to each gaming state. It is a chart showing the definition of RT3-5 transfer right, its acquisition condition and its disappearance condition. It is a figure for explaining a round game. It is a chart showing the types of replay combinations that are won in RT0 and a breakdown of the replay symbols that are won in each replay combination. It is a chart showing distribution of the appearance rate of the number of rounds for each promotion replay. It is a diagram for explaining a situation when a bonus is won during a round game. It is a flow chart which shows lottery processing of the number of rounds. It is the flowchart which shows the round number renewal processing during the round game execution. It is the flowchart which shows the processing which controls the place where it returns after the bonus when the bonus is elected during the round game. It is a state transition diagram of the game state according to the third embodiment. It is a chart showing transition conditions to each gaming state. It is a chart showing the winning probabilities of the replay combination and the RT4,5 transfer right combination for each RT. 6 is a table showing the definition of RT4, 5 transition right, and its acquisition condition and disappearance condition. 8 is a chart for explaining a state in which acquisition of a right to shift to RT4, 5 is permitted. It is a chart showing the types of replay combinations that are won in RT0 and a breakdown of the replay symbols that are won in each replay combination. It is a chart showing the types of replay combinations that are won in RT3 and a breakdown of the replay symbols that are won in each replay combination. It is a flowchart which shows the transfer control processing to RT4,5.

A preferred embodiment of a gaming machine according to the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS.

The slot machine 1 is an embodiment of the gaming machine according to the present invention, and includes a housing 1b having an opening on the front surface and a front door 1a that covers the opening so as to be openable and closable, like a normal slot machine. There is.
The front door 1a is configured to be able to identify three consecutive symbols (identification information) displayed on each of the reels 41a to 41c from outside the machine, and a plurality of operating means (2a, 3,) operated by the player. 5), the casing 1b includes a drum unit 4 that drives the reels 41a to 41c to rotate, a plurality of devices such as a medal payout device 7 that pays out medals, a main control unit 10 that operates as a computer, a sub-control unit 20, and the like. Equipped with.

Such a slot machine 1 is configured so that the following slot machine game can be executed by the main controller 10 operating as a winning combination determining means or the like.

At the start of the game, the number of multipliers is set using medals (including credit medals).
There are two methods for setting the multiplication number, one is by directly inserting a medal from the medal insertion slot 2 and the other is by pressing the bet button 2a.

In the method of inserting the medals from the medal insertion slot 2 and setting the multiplication number, the inserted medals are detected by the medal selector 2b (medal detection means) provided on the rear surface of the front door 1a, and the inserted medals are detected. The multiplier corresponding to the number of coins (however, the multiplier “3” corresponding to three medals is the upper limit) is set.
The upper limit of the multiplication number may be "1", "2", or "4" or more.

The bet button 2a is an example of an operation means capable of accepting an operation of the player relating to setting of the multiplication number, and when the bet button 2a is pressed, a predetermined number (for example, from the credit medals internally stored as data, The number of medals (3 coins) is subtracted, and the subtracted amount is set as a multiplication factor.
The bet button is not limited to the bet button 2a, and a plurality of bet buttons having different set multiplication numbers may be provided. Further, the credit medals are added by the insertion of a medal from the medal insertion slot 2 and the winning of a prize. For example, up to 50 medals can be credited (stored).

In this way, the multiplication number set by direct insertion from the medal insertion slot 2 or pressing operation of the bet button 2a is stored in a storage unit such as a RAM provided in the main control unit 10.
Then, when the number of multiplications reaches a predetermined number (for example, three), the game is ready to start with the right to execute one game.

In this game startable state, the operation of the start lever 3 becomes valid. When the start lever 3 is tilted in this valid state, the game is started, and the reels 41a to 41c with a plurality of symbols are started to change (hereinafter, sometimes referred to as rotation). At the same time, an internal lottery process is executed in which a lottery result of the current game is determined in advance before the reel 41 is stopped from a plurality of winning combinations (including missing) such as a replay combination, a small combination, a bonus combination (a winning combination). Decision means).
In the internal lottery process, for example, a lottery process for determining a winning combination of the current game from a plurality of winning combinations (“replay combination” to “miss”) shown in FIG. 17 based on a predetermined winning probability is executed. It
In the present embodiment, the internal lottery process is completed before the reels 41a to 41c, which will be described later, reach steady rotation, but may be completed before the reels 41a to 41c start rotating. ..

Each of the reels 41a to 41c is an example of a variable display means, and a plurality of (usually 21) symbols serving as identification information are provided on the peripheral surface of each of the reels 41a to 41c, for example, "replay", "bell", “Watermelon”, “cherry”, “BAR”, “7”, “GO”, etc. are represented respectively, and after the rotation speed is gradually increased from the stopped state, steady rotation is achieved in which the rotation speed is constant.
When such steady rotation is reached, the stop buttons 5a to 5c provided corresponding to the reels 41a to 41c are in a state in which they can be pressed (the operation of the stop button 5 is validated).

The stop buttons 5a to 5c are an example of operation means for performing an operation such as a specific operation or a special operation. For example, the stop buttons 5a to 5c can be pressed by illuminating a light emitting means such as an LED built in the stop buttons 5a to 5c. In such a state, when each stop button 5 is pressed in such a state, each stop button 5 is stopped (also referred to as derivation) with a combination of symbols permitted by the operation timing and the lottery result of the internal lottery process. The reels 41a to 41c are stop-controlled.

In the stopped state, the three symbols, which are continuously displayed in the vertical direction on the reels 41a to 41c, stop so as to face the outside of the machine through the display window 6 (sometimes referred to as stop display), and the stop display mode at this time is displayed. The presence or absence of a prize is determined based on this.
The determination of the winning is determined based on the combination of the symbols stopped on the predetermined winning line, and for example, the winning line is stopped on any of the five winning lines including the upper, middle and lower three lines and the diagonal two lines. It is determined based on the combination of symbols.
The combination of symbols to be determined is a combination of symbols corresponding to a small winning combination, in the order of "left reel 41a, middle reel 41b, right reel 41c", "bell-bell-bell" (bell role), "cherry".・ANY/ANY” (role of cherry, but ANY is any pattern), “watermelon/watermelon/watermelon” (role of watermelon), etc.
Further, as a combination of symbols corresponding to the replay role, "Replay/Replay/Replay" (referred to as normal replay), "BAR/BAR/BAR" (RT3 to 5 transition right role, special replay role, or BAR replay), "7/7/7" (RT3-5 transition right, special replay, or 7 replay), "replay replay bell" (falling replay), "replay replay cherry" (promotion replay 1 ), “Replay/Replay/Watermelon” (referred to as promoted replay2), and “Replay/Replay/7” (referred to as promoted replay3).
In addition, in addition to this, as a combination of symbols corresponding to the replay role, "BAR BAR replay" (referred to as BAR replay gaze result), "7.7 replay" (referred to as 7 replay gaze result) and so on.
In addition, as a combination of symbols corresponding to the bonus combination, "GO/GO/GO" (referred to as bonus 1), "GO/GO/7" (referred to as bonus 2), "GO/GO/BAR" (referred to as bonus 3) , "7.7 GO" (bonus 4), "7.7 BAR" (single bonus), and so on.
Then, as a result of determining the symbol combination stopped on the pay line, when the symbol combination is a display result corresponding to a small winning combination or the like, a game value corresponding to the symbol combination is given.

For example, a winning combination is determined by stopping a combination of symbols corresponding to small winning combinations such as a winning combination of a bell, a cherry, and a watermelon, and the medal payout device 7 is driven and controlled, so that medals are collected from the hopper 7a in which medals are stored. A predetermined number of medals are paid out through the payout opening 7b, and specifically, 8 medals are paid out by stopping the combination of symbols corresponding to the "bell combination"("bell-bell-bell"). , One medal is paid out by stopping the combination of symbols corresponding to the “cherry role” (“cherry/ANY/ANY”), and the combination of symbols corresponding to the “role of watermelon” (“watermelon/watermelon/watermelon”) By the stop display of 5), five medals are paid out.
The payout of medals can be configured so that only the amount exceeding the upper limit number of credit medals is paid out, but by operating a predetermined setting button (not shown) in advance, a prize is generated every time a prize is generated. It is also possible to configure such that medals corresponding to are paid out.
Also, by stopping the combination of symbols corresponding to the "replay combination" (for example, "replay/replay/replay"), the winning is determined, and the game can be played in the next game without inserting a medal.
Also, by stopping the combination of bonus symbols corresponding to the “bonus combination” (for example, “GO, GO, GO”, etc.), the bonus game in which a predetermined small combination is won with a high probability is started.
In addition, by stopping the combination of bonus symbols (“7,7,BAR”) corresponding to the “single bonus combination”, a single bonus game in which a predetermined small combination is highly likely to be won in the next one game is realized.
The "bonus combination" is a winning combination that can carry over the winning right as long as the combination of the corresponding symbols is not stopped in the winning game and the subsequent games, and the "single bonus combination" is the winning combination. When the combination of the corresponding symbols does not stop in the played game, the right disappears.

As shown in FIG. 3, in the slot machine game in which such a series of operations is one game, the main control unit 10 operates the bet button 2a, the start lever 3, the stop button 5, and the like, and the medal selector 2b. It is realized by controlling the output means such as the drum unit 4 provided with the reels 41a to 41c and the pulse motor for rotating these reels, the medal payout device 7, etc. based on the input information from the input means such as.

Further, in the slot machine 1, a game effect synchronized with such a slot machine game is also performed. For example, a lamp provided with a display device 8 such as a liquid crystal TV, a speaker 9, and a light emitting means such as an LED, for example, an image effect indicating a transition to a bonus game, an RT game, and an ART game, a fanfare sound, and a lamp effect. It is output via a notification means such as 11.
Such notification means is controlled by the sub control unit 20. Further, the sub control unit 20 controls these based on a control command received from the main control unit 10 at every predetermined game timing.

The sub control unit 20 is an example of an effect control unit, and is configured to be able to execute an operation according to a command from the main control unit 10.
For example, the sub-control unit 20 uses a receiving unit such as an input port provided in the sub-control unit 20 to transmit a control command transmitted from a transmitting unit such as an output port provided in the main control unit 10 at each predetermined game timing. While receiving via the control command, the received control command is decoded, and the notification means such as the display 8 is controlled so as to perform the effect according to the control command.

The slot machine 1 has the following characteristic game characteristics in addition to the configuration similar to that of a normal slot machine.
There are three variations as characteristic game characteristics. In the following description, each game characteristic will be described separately for the first embodiment, the second embodiment, and the third embodiment.

<First Embodiment>
The slot machine 1 according to the first embodiment has a plurality of game states to be shifted based on the state transition diagram shown in FIG.
The game state of the present embodiment is composed of RT0 to 6 games (hereinafter, also simply referred to as RT0 to 6) and bonus games (hereinafter sometimes simply referred to as bonus), and each game state is a main control. By operating the unit 10 as a game state control means, the game state is controlled (hereinafter also referred to as a transition) to each game state.
Such a game state has the characteristics shown in FIGS.

For example, the bonus is an example of a third gaming state or a special gaming state, and a combination of bonus symbols such as “GO, GO, GO” (special stop display mode) is shifted, and a “bell role” is also displayed. It is a limited game state in which a small winning combination is won eight times or the game is completed by consuming 12 games, which is a so-called regular bonus (RB).
With this bonus, since it is possible to continuously win the small winning combination, the gaming state in which the number of medals on hand is more likely to increase than in RT0 to 6 is in the gaming state.
In addition, "replay combination" is set as a winning combination in the bonus (however, bonus 1 to 3), and if you win "replay combination" 5 times or more, you won not win the small combination (bell) 8 times. , The bonus is over. This is because the stop of the combination of symbols corresponding to the "replay combination" is not treated as a winning, but may be treated as a winning.

In the internal lottery process, RT0 to RT6 are gaming states in which each of the winning combinations shown in FIG. 17 is drawn, but are classified according to the difference in the winning probability of the "replay winning combination". It has the following features.

For example, RT0 is an example of another gaming state, and is a gaming state that shifts when a combination of predetermined symbols is stopped at RT1 or when RT2 to 5 are finished.
The predetermined symbol is, for example, when a “single bonus combination” shown in FIG. 17 is won, a combination of symbols corresponding to this (for example, “7,7, BAR”) is derived when it is not stopped, so-called Spilled eyes".
The "drop" is stopped depending on the operation mode of the player with respect to the stop button 5 when the "single bonus combination" (predetermined winning combination) is won, for example, at a predetermined operation timing as the operation mode. When the stop button 5 is operated (first operation), the combination of symbols corresponding to the "single bonus combination" (for example, "7.7 BAR" (first stop display mode)) is stopped, and the operation timing is set. When the stop button 5 is operated by other than the above (second operation), for example, "bell-cherry bell" (second stop display mode) that causes "impression" is stopped. That is, the "sloping eyes" can be a combination of symbols that stop when the so-called "pressing" fails.
Note that the "drop eyes" are not limited to the "single bonus combination", but may be "drop eyes" of other combinations (for example, a bell combination).
Further, since the “single bonus combination” is a winning combination different from the “bonus combination”, the description of the “bonus” in the following description will be explained as not including the “single bonus”.

In addition, in this RT0, when "falling replay" and "promotion replay 1 to 3", which are combinations of symbols that can be stopped at the time of winning the "replay combination", are stopped, the process shifts to any of RT 2 to 5.
That is, RT0 is not a finite game state in which the game period is set in advance, but an infinite game state in which the game does not shift to another game state unless the predetermined symbol stops.
Further, in RT0, since the "replay combination" is won with a probability of 1/4 in the internal lottery process (see FIG. 6), the winning probability of the "replay combination" is more advantageous to the player than RT1, 2, 6. It is in a game state.

RT1 is an example of a first game state or a normal game state, and is a game state that is shifted after the power is turned on or the bonus ends with the operation of a predetermined initialization switch or the like.
In addition, in this gaming state, when the "single eyes" of the "single bonus combination" is stopped, the process shifts to RT0.
That is, RT1 is in an infinite game state in which it does not shift to RT0 unless the predetermined symbol stops.
Further, in RT1, since the "replay combination" is won with a probability of 1/7.3 in the internal lottery processing (see FIG. 6), the player is more likely to win the "replay combination" than RT0, 3 to 6 in the probability of winning the "replay combination". It is in a disadvantageous game state.
It should be noted that, although it is assumed that the process shifts to RT1 after the power is turned on with the operation of a predetermined initialization switch or the like, it is also possible to shift to RT0 after the power is turned on, or any one of RT2 to RT5. You can also move to.
Further, in RT0 to RT6, when the power is turned on and off without operating a predetermined initialization switch or the like, the state of RT0 to RT6 before the power is turned off is succeeded after the power is turned on.

RT2 is an example of a normal game state, and is a game state that shifts when "falling replay" is stopped, which is a combination of symbols that can be stopped when the "replay combination" is won in RT0.
In addition, by consuming 128 games in this game state, the process shifts to RT0.
That is, RT2 is in a limited game state in which a game period is predetermined.
In addition, in RT2, since the “replay combination” is won with a probability of 1/7.3 in the internal lottery process (see FIG. 6), the winning probability of the “replay combination” is given to the player rather than RT0, 3 to 5 It is in a disadvantageous game state.

RT3 is an example of a second game state or a specific game state (first specific game state), and at RT0, a combination of symbols that can be stopped when the "replay combination" is won, "promotion replay 1" (specific stop). The display mode or the first specific stop display mode) is a game state to be shifted to when stopped.
In addition, by playing 10 games in this game state, the process shifts to RT0.
That is, RT3 is in a limited game state in which the game period is predetermined.
In addition, in RT3, since there is a 1/2 probability of winning the “replay combination” in the internal lottery processing (see FIG. 6), the winning probability of the “replay combination” is a player more than RT0 to It is an advantageous game state.
In this RT3, since there is a high probability that the player will win the "replay role", it is in a game state in which the number of medals that he/she has is more likely to increase than in RT0-2, 5, 6 due to the winning of a small role such as the "bell role". ..

RT4 is an example of a second game state or a specific game state (first specific game state), and at RT0, a combination of symbols that can be stopped when the "replay combination" is won, "promotion replay 2" (specific stop). The display mode or the first specific stop display mode) is a game state to be shifted to when stopped.
In addition, by playing 10 games in this game state, the process shifts to RT0.
That is, RT4 is in a limited game state in which a game period is predetermined.
Further, in RT4, since the "replay combination" is won with a probability of 1/2 in the internal lottery process (see FIG. 6), the winning probability of the "replay combination" is RT0 to 2,5,6 as in RT3. Is a game state that is advantageous to the player.
In this RT4, as in the case of RT3, since there is a high probability of winning the "replay role", a small winning role such as the "bell role" makes it easier to increase the number of medals in hand than RT0-2, 5, 5, 6. Has become.

RT5 is an example of a second game state or a specific game state (second specific game state), and at RT0, a combination of symbols that can be stopped when the "replay combination" is won, "promotion replay 3" (specific stop). The display mode or the second specific stop display mode) is a game state that shifts to when stopped.
In addition, by playing 50 games in this game state, the process shifts to RT0.
That is, RT5 is in a limited game state in which the game period is predetermined.
Further, in RT5, since the "replay combination" is won with a probability of 1/4 in the internal lottery processing (see FIG. 6), the winning probability of the "replay combination" is more than that of RT1, 2, 6 in the same manner as RT0. This is a game state that is advantageous to the player.

RT6 is an RT state different from RT0 to RT5, which shifts to when the "bonus combination" is won.
This RT6 is an infinite game state that continues unless the combination of bonus symbols is stopped.
In RT6, since there is a 1/7.3 probability of winning the “replay combination” in the internal lottery processing (see FIG. 6), the winning probability of the “replay combination” is more disadvantageous to the player than RT0, 3 to 5 It is in a game state.

From the above description of RT0 to RT6, it is understood that RT0, 3 to 5 are in a relatively advantageous game state for the player than RT1, 2, and 6.
In the present embodiment, a plurality of such game states with different degrees of advantage are provided, and RT0 is positioned as the base game state. Through this RT0, RT2 which is relatively unfavorable to the player or relatively to the player It has a game property of shifting to an advantageous game state of any of RT3 to RT5.

As described above, the transition from RT0 to RT3 to 5 is realized by winning the “replay role” and stopping (promotion) of “promotion replays 1 to 3” (specific stop display mode). The "fall replay" may stop (win) when you win the "role". When this "falling replay" is stopped, the game moves from RT0 to RT2. At that time, unless the winning combination is won, the player stays at RT2 for 128 games. Then, when the gaming state is staying at RT0, it is desirable for the player to stop the "promotion replays 1 to 3" when the "replay role" is won.
Therefore, by using such a transition rule from RT0 to RT2 or RT0 to RT3 to 5, the right to assist the transition from RT0 to RT3 to 5 at RT0, that is, “RT3 to 5 transition right” is given. It is supposed to be given to the player at a predetermined timing during the game, and when the player shifts to RT0 and wins the “replay role”, when he/she holds this “RT3 to 5 shift right”, RT0 to RT3 to A game rule to assist the shift to 5 will be established.

The “RT3 to 5 transition right” (sometimes simply referred to as “transition right” or “right”) is not a single right but a plurality of accumulating rights, and a storage unit (notification) provided in the main control unit 10 such as RAM. Plural storages (hereinafter also referred to as possession) can be stored in the right storage means and the control right storage means.
Then, it becomes possible to assist by repeating the loop of shifting from RT0 to any of RT3 to 5 and returning to RT0 again by the stored amount. In the following description, transitioning from RT0 to any of RT3 to 5 and returning to RT0 again may be simply referred to as a “loop”.
Further, as shown in FIG. 7, the “RT3 to 5 transition right” has an acquisition condition for acquiring the right and a disappearance condition for deleting the right.

In the present embodiment, for example, in the present embodiment, there are two acquisition conditions, that is, "RT3 to 5 transfer right hand" is won in the internal lottery process, and that the state at the time of winning is "right acquisition permitted state". When both are established at the same time, the "RT3-5 transition right" can be acquired.

The “RT3 to 5 transition right winning combination” is, for example, a special replay combination of replay combinations (for example, three stop symbols are BAR symbols (for example, “BAR, BAR, BAR”, etc.). BAR replay").
As shown in FIG. 6, this “RT3 to 5 transfer right hand” is set as a lottery target to be won with a predetermined probability in the internal lottery processing executed in RT1 to 5, and particularly in RT3 to 5 , It is set to win with a higher probability than other RTs.
Note that the winning probability of the “RT3 to 5 transition right hand” shown in FIG. 6 may be the winning probability for each game in each RT state, but in the present embodiment, the replay hand is won in each RT state. The winning probability at that time (the same applies to other embodiments). In this case, the winning probability for each game in each RT state is 1/10 (=[1/2]×[1/5]) in RT4, for example.

The “right acquisition permitted state” can be a state in which it continues as long as winning in the predetermined “continuous lottery process”.
As shown in FIG. 8, “state 1” and “state 2” can be provided as the “right acquisition permitted state”.

The “state 1” is performed from the second game in addition to the first game next to the game that wins the so-called rare role such as “cherry role” or “watermelon role”, and the second game following the first game. In the “continuous lottery process”, as long as winning (for example, the winning probability is 66%) is continued, the state can be continued. That is, when the "cherry role" or the "watermelon role" is won, the "state 1" is guaranteed for at least two games, and thereafter, the "state 1" is continued depending on luck.

The “state 2” is a state in which at least two or more “RT3 to 5 transition right” are held in RT0, for example, in addition to the first game of the first entry when entering RT3 and RT4, the first game In the "continuous lottery process" to be performed from the above, the period of maximum 10 games can be continued as long as the winning is continued. That is, the "state 2" is guaranteed for the first game when entering the RT3 and RT4, and thereafter, the "state 2" is continued depending on luck.
In this way, the main control unit 10 operates as the state control means, so that the “state 2” (first state) is determined based on whether or not the RTs 3 and 4 have the “RT3 to 5 transition right”. Alternatively, it is possible to control to the other state (second state).
It should be noted that when one of the “RT3 to 5 transfer right” is held in RT0 and the user enters RT3 and RT4, the “state 2” is not set, but this is not the case.
In addition, although it is assumed that RT2 does not enter "state 2" even if it rushes into RT5 while holding two "RT3 to 5 transition rights", this is not a limitation.

Then, in such a "right acquisition permitted state", when "RT3 to 5 transition right hand" is won, one "RT3 to 5 transition right" is granted (stored in the RAM). In this case, to win the “RT3 to 5 transition right hand”, it is preferable that the corresponding symbol combination (for example, three BAR symbols are complete) is stopped, but it is not necessary to be stopped. When the stop of the combination of the corresponding symbols is a condition, the combination of the corresponding symbols is notified through the notification means such as the display device 8 such as the design (“BAR”) which is a guide for the pressing order and the pressing with respect to the stop button 5. It is preferable to assist the stop of.
Further, the acquisition condition of the “RT3 to 5 transition right” is not limited to the condition shown in FIG. 7, and, for example, as shown in FIG. 21, a special replay combination (for example, stop The right can also be acquired by stopping the combination of predetermined symbols corresponding to BAR or “BAR replay” in which three symbols are arranged, “7 replay”, etc.).
It should be noted that when the "RT3 to 5 transfer right" is acquired, it is preferable to notify the acquisition information indicating the effect and the number of acquisitions through the notification means such as the display unit 8, but the present invention is not limited to this.

On the other hand, as the disappearance condition, for example, in the present embodiment, there are conditions 1 to 3.
"Condition 1" is a transition from RT0 to RT3, 4 and one "RT3-5 transition right" is lost by this transition.
"Condition 2" is a transition from RT0 to RT5, and all "RT3 to 5 transition rights" possessed by this transition are lost.
“Condition 3” is when the period preset as the advantageous state continues for the predetermined number of games, and at this time, all “RT3 to 5 transition right” held at that time are lost and the advantageous state is obtained. Not a non-advantageous state (called a normal state).
That is, the main control unit 10 operates as the notification right reducing means, and the number of "RT3 to 5 transfer right" held is decreased by 1 based on the game state being transferred from RT0 to RT3, 4. Then, based on the transition from RT0 to RT5, all the “RT3 to 5 transition rights” that are held are erased and initialized to “0”.

The advantageous state is, for example, a state in which a bonus, a “right acquisition permitted state” (including “state 1” and “state 2”), and “RT3 to 5 transition right” are held, or one or more of these. The states can be defined as a combined state.
During this advantageous state, it is preferable that the advantageous state lamp 13 controlled by the main control unit 10 shown in FIGS.

The "continuation of the advantageous state" in "Condition 3" indicates a state in which the advantageous state continues without interruption.
During this period, the main control unit 10 operates as a game number counting means and counts the number of games in which the advantageous state continues (hereinafter, referred to as "continuous game number"). The timing of counting is preferably when the game starts (when the start lever 3 is operated), but may be when the game ends (when all reels 41 are stopped).
Further, when the condition of the advantageous state is not satisfied at all and the state shifts to the non-advantageous state (normal state), the "number of continuing games" is reset (initialized).
Bonus 4 of the bonuses is at least one of the “right acquisition permitted state” (“state 1” and “state 2”) or the state of holding “RT3 to 5 transition right” at the time of winning the bonus. If not, it is preferable not to treat it as an advantageous state but to treat it as a non-advantageous state (normal state). Similarly, it is preferable not to treat the RT 6 that can be transferred after winning the bonus 4 as an advantageous state.
On the other hand, whether or not the bonuses 1 to 3 are "right acquisition permitted state"("state1" and "state 2") or "RT3 to 5 transition right" at the time of winning Regardless, it is preferable to treat it as an advantageous state. Further, it is preferable to treat the RT6, which can be transferred after the winning, as an advantageous state.
In addition, when the state at the time of winning the bonus 1 to 3 is neither the “right acquisition permitted state” (“state 1” and “state 2”) or the state holding “RT3 to 5 transition right”, The timing to start counting the number of continuous games may be at the time of winning or at the time of starting the bonus game.
In addition, the bonus 4 is advantageous unless it is at least one of the “right acquisition permitted state” (“state 1” and “state 2”) or “RT3 to 5 transition right” at the time of winning the bonus. Although not treated as a state, it can be treated as an advantageous state like the bonuses 1 to 3.
Further, when the bonuses 1 to 4 are won in the "state 1", the bonus game is transferred through the RT6, but it is preferable to take over the "state 1" in the RT1 after the bonus game is finished.

Further, the main control unit 10 operates as a game number determination means and determines whether or not the number of continuous games is a predetermined number.
In this case, the main control unit 10 can determine whether or not the number of continuing games is a predetermined number of times by using a plurality of thresholds. For example, whether the number of continuous games is in the range of "first threshold value" of 1 to 1299 times, in the range of "second threshold value" of 1300 to 1450 times, or in the range of "third threshold value" of 1451 to 1499 times. , Or a “fourth threshold” 1500 times or more.
Further, when the number of continuous games reaches the fourth threshold value, that is, when the number of continuous games in the advantageous state continues to reach 1500 times, the main control unit 10 holds “RT3... 5 "Right to transfer" is erased. When the number of "continuous games" reaches 1500 times, when the bonus (excluding bonus 4) is in progress, at the end of the bonus, all "RT3 to 5 transition right" held at that time are lost. Let
It should be noted that even if the bonus (excluding bonus 4) is not performed after the bonus is finished, all the “RT3 to 5 transition right” may be erased when the “number of continuing games” reaches 1500 times. ..
Further, when the "number of continuous games" reaches 1500 times, it is preferable to continue the RT state at the time when it has reached 1500 times, but it may be forced to shift to RT1.

When the user shifts to RT0 while holding the "RT3 to 5 shift right" acquired under such conditions, the shift to RT3 to 5 is assisted.
Here, an assist condition and an assist method for transitioning from RT0 to RT3 to 5 will be described.
As the assist conditions, as shown in FIG. 9, there are "assist condition 1" and "assist condition 2".
The "assist condition 1" means the "state 1" of the "right acquisition permitted state", and the "assist condition 2" means the state held by the "RT3 to 5 transition right".
At the time of shifting to RT0, if at least one of the "assist condition 1" and "assist condition 2" is satisfied, the shift from RT0 to RT3 to 5 is assisted.
In addition, as for the assist method, when "Replay 2-6" of "Replay combination" is won, urge the stop (winning) of "Promotion Replay 1-3" which is a combination of symbols corresponding to these combinations. This is a notification for

FIG. 10 shows the “replay combination” that is the target of the lottery in the internal lottery process at RT0.
As described above, in RT0, “Replay 1” to “Replay 6” are set to be won with predetermined winning probabilities (for example, 1/64 to 1/16), and in “RT0” as a whole, As shown in 6, it is in a game state of winning a "replay role" with a probability of 1/4.
Among these lottery targets, “Replay 2” to “Replay 6” other than “Replay 1” are stopped and displayed in the identification information, that is, stopped according to the difference in the operation mode of the player with respect to the stop button 5. The reel 41 is controlled so that the symbol combination is changed.
The difference in the operation mode for the stop button 5 is, for example, the difference in the operation order (push order) for the stop button 5, and the stop button 5 is operated in the order of “5a→5b→5c”. There are six combinations in total including the pressing order and the pressing order in which the stop button 5 is operated in the order of “5a→5c→5b”.

For example, in “Replay 2”, as shown in FIG. 10, a combination of “normal replay” is made according to one of six pressing orders (that is, ⅙, the values in parentheses below are in accordance with this). Will stop, and the combination of "fall replay" will stop due to the pressing order of 5 out of 6 (5/6).

Further, "promotion replays 1 to 3" are set as combinations of symbols that can be stopped when "replay 3" to "replay 6" are won.
For example, “Promotion Replay 1” is one of the 6 push orders (1/6) when you win “Replay 3” and 1 of 6 ways when you win “Replay 4”. It is set as a combination of symbols to be stopped by the street pressing order (1/6).
"Promotion Replay 2" is one of the 6 push orders (1/6) when you win "Replay 5" and one of 6 ways when you win "Replay 6". It is set as a combination of symbols to be stopped by pressing order (1/6).
"Promotion Replay 3" is one of the 6 push orders (1/6) when you win "Replay 4" and 1 of 6 ways when you win "Replay 6". It is set as a combination of symbols to be stopped by pressing order (1/6).
When you win "Replay 4" and "Replay 6" respectively, depending on the difference in the pressing order, you will see "Promotion Replay 1" or "Promotion Replay 3" and "Promotion Replay 2" or "Promotion Replay 3". , The combination of promotion replays to be stopped is set to be different.

In addition, "falling replay" is set as a combination of symbols to be stopped by one of the six pushing orders (1/6) when "Replay 2" to "Replay 6" are won. There is.
In addition, when you win "Replay 2" to "Replay 6", one of the 6 ways of pressing (1/6) will result in a combination of symbols similar to "Replay 1", "Normal Replay". Stops.
In addition, it is preferable that "normal replay", "promotion replay 1 to 3", and "falling replay" have different combinations of symbols.
In addition, such "normal replay", "promotion replay 1-3", "falling replay" is a combination of symbols that stop due to the difference in the pushing order when winning one replay role, but normal replay Replay roles such as winning roles, promotion replay 1-3 roles, and falling replay roles are set respectively, and it is assumed that these two or more winning roles are won multiple times, and even as a combination of symbols to stop due to the difference in the pushing order when winning this winning combination. Good (as well as other embodiments).
For example, at the time of winning Replay 4, the normal replay role, the falling replay role, the promoted replay role 1, and the promoted replay role 3 are repeatedly elected. The combination of "Stop Replay" is stopped by the pushing order of 4 out of 6 ways, and the combination of "Promotion Replay 1" is stopped by the pushing order of 1 out of 6 ways. , The combination of “promotion replay 3” may be stopped by one of the 6 pressing orders.

As described above, in RT0, when “Replay 2” to “Replay 6” are won, “Promotion Replay 1 to 3” may be stopped depending on the difference in the pressing order of the stop button 5. The "normal replay" may stop.
Therefore, as the assisting method of the present embodiment, when "Replay 3" to "Replay 6" are won when the assist condition is satisfied, the pushing order for avoiding the stop of "falling replay" is notified. , The notification of the push order (information regarding the specific operation) corresponding to “promotion replays 1 to 3” assists the transition from RT0 to RT3 to 5.

Specifically, as an example of notification of the pressing order (information regarding a specific operation), for example, when the stop button 5 is operated in the order of “5a→5b→5c” when “replay 3” is won, “promotion replay” is performed. When “1” is stopped, the display 8 displays “left→middle→right” and the like, and the respective sounds are output from the speaker 9 in the order of “left”, “middle”, and “right”.
At this time, the navigation lamp 12 controlled by the main controller 10 shown in FIGS. 1 and 3 is turned on in the order of “12a→12b→12c”.
That is, the operation of the stop button 5 is navigated through the notification means such as the display 8, the speaker 9, and the navigation lamp 12.
As a result, the player operates the stop button 5 in accordance with the navigation (notification), so that the "promotion replay 1" is stopped.
Further, when "Replay 2" is won, the push order corresponding to "Normal Replay" is navigated by the notification without informing the push order corresponding to "Fall Replay". Assist in avoiding migration. This "normal replay" is not limited to winning "replay 2", but is set as a combination that can be stopped when "replay 1 to 6" is won. Will be maintained.

With such notification, when the assist condition is satisfied, the transition from RT0 to RT3 to 5 is assisted.
Even if the assist condition is satisfied, if the navigation is not followed, the "fall replay" may be stopped, and in this case, the process shifts from RT0 to RT2.
In addition, when the assist condition is not satisfied, the operation of the stop button 5 is not navigated at all, so the stop of "promotion replay 1 to 3" at the time of winning "replay 3 to 6" is a game. It will be the first push sequence that depends on the intuition of the person.

[State control based on the number of continuous games]
When the assist condition is satisfied and the player wins "Replay 4" or "Replay 6", the content of the notification performed at that time is changed depending on the "number of continuing games".
Specifically, as shown in FIG. 11, when “replay 4” or “replay 6” is won when the “number of continuing games” is within the range of the first threshold value (1 to 1299 times), , "Promotion Replay 1" or "Promotion Replay 2" is performed by navigating to notify the push order (information regarding the first specific operation), and the "number of continuing games" is within the range of the second threshold value (1300 to 1450 times). If the player wins "Replay 4" or "Replay 6" while in the inside, the navigation for notifying the push order (information regarding the second specific operation) corresponding to "Promotion Replay 3" is performed.
In addition, when the number of continuing games is within the range of the third threshold value (1451 to 1499 times), if "Replay 4" or "Replay 6" is won, "Promotion Replay 1" or "Promotion Replay" The navigation for notifying the pressing order (information regarding the first specific operation) corresponding to "2" is performed.
That is, the main control unit 10 operates as the operation information notifying unit so that the “number of continuing games” is within the range of the second threshold value (1300 to 1450 times) when “Replay 4” or “Replay 6” is won. Only at certain times, the navigation for notifying the push order (information regarding the second specific operation) corresponding to "promotion replay 3" is performed, and at other times, it corresponds to "promotion replay 1" or "promotion replay 2". Navigate to notify the pressing order (information regarding the first specific operation).

In this way, by changing the content of the notification according to the “number of continuing games”, the ease of transition from RT0 to RT3, 4 and from RT0 to RT5 changes.
That is, the main control unit 10 can control to RT3, 4 (first specific gaming state) when "promotion replay 1" or "promotion replay 2" is stopped and displayed, and "promotion replay 3" It is possible to control to RT5 (second specific game state) when "" is stopped and displayed, and the main control unit 10 operates as operation information notifying unit, and based on the determination result by the game number determining unit. Then, either the push order corresponding to the “promotion replay 1” or the “promotion replay 2” or the push order corresponding to the “promotion replay 3” (information regarding the specific operation) is notified.

Furthermore, when the “number of continuing games” is equal to or more than the third threshold value (1451 times), that is, 1450 times, when “Replay 4” or “Replay 6” is won, “Promotion Replay 1” or “Replay 1” Since the push order (information regarding the first specific operation) corresponding to “Promotion Replay 2” is notified, the shift to RT3, 4 (first specific game state) is controlled instead of RT5 (second specific game state). Will be done.

In the control of the gaming state according to the "number of continuing games", the following cases can be applied as modified examples.
For example, as a winning combination shown in FIG. 17, when a "pressing bell combination" is added, which is stopped according to the pressing order and pays out medals, and when this "pressing bell combination" is won in RT3 to RT5, It is also possible to notify the pressing order (information related to special operation) corresponding to the stop display of the combination of symbols (for example, three bells are arranged) for which the payout of the medal is obtained. That is, RTs 3 to 5 may be ART games. The ART game in this case may be an infinite RT in which the number of games is not finite.
In this case, RT3 to 5 are such that specific values such as the number of ART games reduced as the game progresses, the number of winning small wins such as bell, the number of medals acquired, and the number of ART sets have reached predetermined values. Based on, the game state becomes a game state that can be shifted to another game state (RT0 to 2), and in the right acquisition permitted state, RT5 is a game state in which a specific value is more likely to increase than RT3, 4 (for example, a specialization state for addition). Preferably.
Then, by the main control unit 10 operating as the game state control means, either RT3, 4 or RT5 based on the determination result by the game number determination means, that is, according to the "number of continuing games" of the ART game. The game state can be controlled.

In addition, in the state where the "RT3 to 5 transition right" is held, when the state is shifted to RT5 (second specific game state), all the "RT3 to 5 shift right" to be held are lost and initialized and "Continue" The number of games will also be initialized, but when moving to RT5, it is more likely that more privileges will be given in return for the disappearance of "RT3 to 5 transfer right" than when moving to RT3, 4. can do.
Hereinafter, the privilege when each shifts to RT3 to RT5 will be described.

As shown in FIG. 6, RT3 and 4 are set to win the "replay combination" with a 1/2 probability and RT5 with a 1/4 probability.
The breakdown of the “replay role” won in each of RT3 to RT5 is shown in each of FIGS.
The "replay 1" is a "replay combination" in which the "normal replay" is stopped, regardless of the pressing order of the stop button 5.
On the other hand, "Replay 7" is an example of "RT3 to 5 transition right hand", and "RT3 to 5 transition right" is obtained by one of the 6 push orders (1/6) of the stop button 5. It is set as a combination of symbols in which "BAR replay" that can be acquired is stopped. The winning probability of “Replay 7” has a relationship of RT3<RT4<RT5 (=(1/10)<(2/10)<(2.5/10)), and at RT5, 1/ It is set to win "Replay 7" with a probability of 4.
Further, as shown in FIG. 5, the number of games in RT3 and 4 is 10, while the number of games in RT5 is set to 50, which has a longer period than the number of games in RT3 and 4.

With such settings, by shifting to RT5, all "RT3 to 5 shift right" will be lost and "the number of continuing games" will be initialized (becomes 0 times). , If it is possible to shift to the “state 1” of the “rights acquisition permitted state” (RT5 has 50 games, it is likely to win the “cherry role” or “watermelon role”), with a probability of 1/4 "Replay 7", that is, "RT3 to 5 transition right hand" is elected, and "RT3 to 5 transition right" is obtained each time the election is achieved. More benefits may be granted.

Also, between RT3 and RT4, the winning probability of “Replay 7” is set to some extent, and there is a relationship of RT3<RT4 (=(1/10)<(2/10)).
As a result, if it is possible to shift to "state 1" or "state 2" of the "right acquisition permission state" after transition to RT3 or RT4, it is possible to acquire more "RT3 to 5 transition rights" in RT4 than in RT3. There will be a nature.
Further, also in RT1 and RT2, as shown in FIGS. 15 and 16, it is set to win “Replay 7” with a predetermined probability.
In the “right acquisition permitted state”, when “Replay 7”, that is, “RT3 to 5 transition right hand” is won, a combination of symbols corresponding to the press order of the stop button 5 is notified (for example, BAR replay). ) It is preferable to assist the stop, but it is not necessary to notify.
Further, even if the combination of the corresponding symbols (for example, BAR replay) does not stop, the "RT3 to 5 transition right" may be acquired only by winning the "replay 7".
As described above, the “RT3 to 5 transition right” corresponds to the right to guarantee the player to stay in the loop, which is advantageous, and is therefore positioned as a privilege that the player most desires to acquire.

Further, the “RT3 to 5 transition right” can also be acquired by winning the “bonus combination” at RT0 to RT5.
As shown in FIG. 17, the “bonus combination” is one lottery target in the internal lottery process, and for this “bonus combination”, the winning probability of the “bonus combination” is one of six setting values. "Fluctuation bonus" in which the winning probability changes according to the setting value (game setting value) in the so-called probability setting function, and the winning probability does not change according to the setting value (game setting value). There is a "fixed bonus".
As shown in FIG. 18, the “fixed bonus” includes “bonus 1” to “bonus 3”, which are set to appear at a predetermined ratio (20/100 to 40/100).
On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 19, the “variable bonus” includes a “bonus 4” having different winning probabilities according to the setting values (settings 1 to 6) of 6 levels.
During the fixed bonus, Bell (238/256), BAR Replay (16/256), and 7 Replay (2/256) are set to appear with the winning probability in parentheses, and during the Variable Bonus, Bell (256/256) is set to appear with the winning probability in parentheses. The winning probabilities are merely examples, and the winning probabilities of various combinations may be changed for each fixed bonus, for example. Further, during the fixed bonus, it is possible to set the above-mentioned BAR replay gossip and 7 replays gossip and stop and display the BAR replay and the 7 replay tempai lose.
If you win each "bonus 1 to 4", it will move to RT6 (being carried over), and by stopping the "bonus symbol" in that state, you will be winning a small role such as "bell role" with a high probability The game shifts to a bonus game (third gaming state, special gaming state) that continues until the player wins eight times or 12 games are exhausted.
In addition, since the "replay role" such as BAR replay is set as the winning role in the fixed bonus, if the "replay role" is won 5 times or more, the bonus ends without winning the small role 8 times. To do. This is because the stop of the combination of symbols corresponding to the "replay combination" is not treated as a winning, but may be treated as a winning.
Furthermore, when the "bonus 1 to 4" is won, not only the privilege of shifting to the bonus game, but also the following privileges are given.

The awards include a first award provided by winning the "bonus combination" regardless of the "variable bonus" and the "fixed bonus", and a second award provided only by winning the "fixed bonus". , The contents and timing of the privilege to be given are set to be different.

[Privilege grant control according to game state before bonus]
The content of the first privilege is changed according to the gaming state before winning the “bonus combination”.
As the game state before winning the "bonus combination", the type of RT and the success or failure of the assist condition can be mentioned.
FIG. 20 is a chart showing the contents of the privilege granted according to the type of RT before winning the “bonus combination” and the success or failure of the assist condition, and the grant timing thereof.

As shown in this chart, the contents of the privilege are set to differ depending on the type of RT before winning the “bonus combination” and whether or not the assist condition is satisfied.
For example, suppose that the RT state before winning the "bonus combination" is "RT1", and if none of the above-mentioned "assist conditions 1 and 2" is satisfied in this "RT1" (both " X)), no benefit is granted (privilege “none”). On the other hand, when only the “assist condition 1” is satisfied (one “◯” in the figure), two “RT3 to 5 transfer rights” are granted at the timing of the transfer to “RT0”. Further, when only the “assist condition 2” is satisfied (one “◯” in the figure), no privilege is granted (privilege “none”). Further, when both of the “assist conditions 1 and 2” are satisfied (both “◯” in the figure), one “RT3 to 5 transfer right” is granted at the timing of the transfer to “RT0”.

In addition, the number of “RT3 to 5 transfer right” given according to the type of RT before winning the “bonus combination” is also changed.
For example, even if the "assist condition 1" is similarly established when the RT state before winning the "bonus combination" is "RT3" or "RT4" and when it is "RT5" (in the figure, One of them is set so that the number of “RT3 to 5 transfer right” to be granted is different.
For example, when “RT3” or “RT4”, the number of “RT3 to 5 transfer right” granted is “2”, but when “RT3” or “RT4”, “RT3” granted The number of "~5 transition rights" is "5".

Further, more benefits are given when the RT state before winning the “bonus combination” is “RT0 to 2” than when the RT state is “RT0 to 2”.
For example, when the RT state before winning the “bonus combination” is “RT0 to 2” and only “assist condition 2” is satisfied, no privilege is granted (privilege “none”). , "RT3 to 5", the privilege "return to RT3 or 4" is given even if only "assist condition 2" is satisfied.
“Returning to RT3 or 4” is to return to “RT3” or “RT4” again via “RT1” and “RT0” after the bonus game ends.

In this case, in order to make sure to shift from “RT0” to “RT3” or “RT4”, while stopping navigation of “fall replay”, stop “promotion replay 1” or “promotion replay 2”. Although it is necessary to give a notice to navigate, a notice to navigate to stop the "normal replay" may be given before that.
For example, in order to shift from "RT0" to "RT3", it is necessary to navigate to the stop of "promotion replay 1". “Promotion Replay 1” is a combination of symbols that can be navigated only when “Replay 3” or “Replay 4” is won (see FIG. 10).
When "Replay 5" and "Replay 6" are won, "Promotion Replay 2" or "Promotion Replay 3" may stop, but "Promotion Replay 1" does not stop.
Then, in "RT0", "Replay 5" and "Replay 6" may be won, so to move from "RT0" to "RT3", stop "Promotion Replay 2" or "Promotion Replay 3". Need to be avoided. For this reason, "normal replay" is provided as a combination of symbols that can be stopped when "replay 3 to 6" is won.
As a result, in order to shift from "RT0" to "RT3", "Replay 5" and "Replay 6" (including Replay 2) are held in "RT0" until winning "Replay 3" or "Replay 4". When the player wins, the player continues to navigate to stop the "normal replay", and the player operates the stop button 5 according to this to avoid the transition from "RT0" to "RT4". Specifically, the transition from "RT0" to "RT3" is realized.
In this way, by setting "normal replay" as a combination of symbols that can be stopped in each of "replay 3 to 6" (including replay 2) corresponding to "promotion replay 1 to 3", It is possible to return to "RT3 to 5".
Note that such a return corresponds to the granting of the "RT3-5 transition right" for newly transitioning to RT3-5 before winning the "bonus combination", and thus the "RT3-5 transition right" is increased. Corresponds to.

In this way, the main control unit 10 operates as the game state control means, and based on the identification information being stopped and displayed on the reel 41 with the bonus symbol (special stop display mode), the game state is set to, for example, RT1. It is possible to control a bonus game (third game state) that is more advantageous to the player than the (first game state), and when the bonus game is over, control the game state to RT1 (first game state). Is possible.
Further, the main control unit 10 operates as a game state determination means and a specific value increasing means, so that the game state before shifting to the bonus game (third game state) is RT3 to 5 (second game state). If it is possible to determine whether or not to shift from RT1 (first gaming state) to RT0 (another gaming state) after the bonus game is over, the number of "RT3 to 5 transition right" based on this determination result. It is possible to increase.
Further, the main control unit 10 operates as the game state control means, and when the bonus game is controlled based on the identification information being stopped by the bonus symbol in RT3 to RT5, RT3 before the control to the bonus game is performed. By performing a control to return to RT3 to 5 before the bonus game is controlled after the bonus game is finished, by navigating the pushing order such that "promotion replays 1 to 3" corresponding to 5 are stopped. Is possible.

It should be noted that the following example can be applied as a modified example in the control of granting the privilege according to the game state before shifting to the bonus game.
For example, as a winning combination shown in FIG. 17, when a "pressing bell combination" is added, which is stopped according to the pressing order and pays out medals, and when this "pressing bell combination" is won in RT3 to RT5, It is also possible to notify the pressing order (information related to special operation) corresponding to the stop display of the combination of symbols (for example, three bells are arranged) for which the payout of the medal is obtained. That is, RTs 3 to 5 may be ART games. The ART game in this case may be an infinite RT in which the number of games is not finite.
In this case, in RT3 to 5, the specific values such as the number of ART games, the number of winning small wins such as bell, the number of medals, and the number of ART sets, which have been reduced in accordance with the progress of the game, have reached predetermined values. Based on, it becomes a game state that can be transferred to another game state (RT0-2).
Then, the main control unit 10 operates as the game state determination means and the specific value increasing means, so that the game state before shifting to the bonus game (third game state) is RT3 to 5 (second game state). It is possible to determine whether or not, after the bonus game is finished, when the RT1 (first gaming state) is shifted to RT0 (other gaming state), the specific value is increased (added) based on this determination result. Can also be possible.

The privilege described above is the first privilege granted by winning the "bonus combination" regardless of whether it is the "variable bonus" or the "fixed bonus", but in addition to this, it is granted only by winning the "fixed bonus". There is a second benefit.
The second benefit is given by stopping the combination of specific symbols during the "fixed bonus" game.
Specifically, as shown in FIG. 21, the second privilege is granted depending on whether or not the user has the “RT3 to 5 transition right” in the RT state before winning the “bonus combination”. Are set to be different.
The specific symbol combination can be, for example, "BAR replay" or "7 replay", and these are "replay roles" set in the lottery target of the internal lottery process during the bonus game. It can be a "special replay role" or the like in which the pushing order is notified at the time of winning.
If such a "special replay combination" is won, the pressing order of the stop button 5 is notified through the notification means such as the display 8 and the navigation lamp 12, and the player performs an operation according to the notification to perform the "BAR replay" or When "7 replays" are stopped, the following benefits are given.
In addition, in the following description, the privilege is not granted unless the “BAR replay” or the “7 replay” is stopped, but regardless of whether the stop is successful or not, the privilege is granted only by winning the “special replay role”. You can also

For example, when the "BAR replay" is stopped when the "RT3-5 transition right" is not held in the RT state before winning the "bonus combination", one "RT3-5 transition right" is granted. , "7 replay" is stopped, two or more "RT3 to 5 transition rights" (the number of rights to be granted may be determined by lottery) are granted.
In addition, in the RT state before winning the “bonus combination”, if the “BAR replay” is stopped while holding the “RT3 to 5 transition right”, the continuous winning rate of the “state 2” is increased (changed). When the "7 replay" is stopped and two or more "RT3 to 5 transition rights" are granted (the number of rights granted may be determined by lottery), the status 2 A benefit that the continuous winning rate will increase (change) will be granted.

The continuous winning rate of "state 2" is the probability of winning in the "continuous lottery process" in which the continuation of "state 2" of the "right acquisition permitted state" is determined by lottery.
"State 2" is a state in which at least two or more "RT3 to 5 transition rights" are held in RT0, and is performed from the first game in addition to the first game of the first entry when entering RT3 and RT4. It is possible to continue up to 10 games as long as you continue to win in the "Continuous Lottery Processing", but if "BAR Replay" or "7 Replays" stop during the bonus game, you will continue to win in this "Continuous Lottery Processing" The rate increases. That is, the probability that the “state 2” continues will increase.
The mechanism for increasing (changing) the winning probability of the “continuous lottery process” will be described below.

The continuous winning rate of the "continuous lottery process" is determined based on having at least two or more "RT3 to 5 transfer right" at RT0.
The determined continuous winning rate is the first “continuous lottery process executed at the time of the first transition from RT0 to RT3, 4 in a state where at least two “RT3 to 5 transition right” are held in RT0. In addition to the continuous win rate in ", the continuous win rate in the second and subsequent "continuous lottery processing" executed at the second and subsequent transitions is also determined.
For example, in the present embodiment, even if the RT0 has only two “RT3 to 5 transition rights”, seven “RT3 to 5 transition rights” expected to be acquired in the future, that is, the future. Therefore, it is possible to determine in advance the continuous winning rate corresponding to each of the scheduled continuous transition times of 7 times, which is scheduled to be continuously transitioned 7 times.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 22 and FIG. 23, at least two or more “RT3 to 5 transfer rights” are held, the transfer is made to RT0, and the transfer is made from RT0 to RT3, 4 for the first time. When the continuous winning rate in the "continuous lottery process" executed at this time is "at the time of the first transition", the continuous winning rate from the first time to the seventh transition is determined in advance.
LVs 1 to 5 correspond to continuous winning rates of 50 to 100% (see * in the figure).
The continuous winning rate from the first to the seventh transition is set as a “scenario” in advance, and from RT0 to RT3, 4 with at least two or more “RT3 to 5 transition rights” held at RT0. At the time of the first transition of, one "scenario" from among "scenario 1" to "scenario 4" is determined by the "selection lottery process" performed based on a predetermined selection rate.
When "RT3" shifts, the "scenario selection table" shown in FIG. 22 is used, and when "RT4" shifts, the "scenario selection table" shown in FIG. 23 is set to be used. With “RT4”, “scenarios” having different continuous winning rates are selected.

Relatively, the “scenario selection table” of “RT4” is set to have a higher continuous winning rate than the “scenario selection table” of “RT3”. That is, the stay rate of “state 2” is higher in “RT4” than in “RT3”. Also, as shown in FIG. 6 or FIG. 12 and FIG. 13, “RT4” is set to have a higher appearance rate of “RT3 to 5 transfer right hand” (“Replay 7”) than “RT3”. , "RT4" is set as a state in which "RT3 to 5 transition right" is more easily acquired than "RT3".

In this way, the main control unit 10 operates as the continuation rate determination means, so that a plurality of continuous win rates can be determined. Further, the main control unit 10 operates as the state control unit, so that the “state 2” (first state) can be controlled based on one continuation rate of the plurality of continuation rates determined by the continuation rate determination unit. That is, the “state 2” (first state) that is controlled after the “state 2” (first state) is finished is based on another continuation rate among the plurality of continuation rates determined by the continuation rate determination means. Controllable.

The continuous win rate as a benefit is increased (changed) based on such a “scenario”.
FIG. 24 shows a screen displayed on the display 8 during the fixed bonus game.
"○" in the figure is a graphic image of the continuous winning rate from the 1st to the 7th transition, in which the predetermined continuous winning rate is converted into the notation "LV1-5". Is displayed.
The "LV" in the "○" surrounded by the "□" represents the continuous winning rate of the "continuous lottery process" when moving to RT3, 4 this time, and corresponds to the "1G to 6G". "LV" in "○" represents the continuous winning rate of the "continuous lottery process" when the process shifts to RT3 and 4 from the next time.
Here, “1G to 6G” corresponds to each of the first game to the sixth game (special game) after shifting to the bonus game. Although the characters "1G to 6G" are not displayed on the actual screen, they may be displayed.
And the increase of the continuous winning rate means that in each game (special game) after shifting to the bonus game, winning the "special replay role" (or BAR replay, 7 replays may be stopped, the same applies below) By winning the "special replay combination" in the corresponding game, the continuous winning rate for any of the 2nd to 7th RT3, 4 transitions corresponding to the game is increased.

Explaining with a specific example, FIG. 24 shows an example when the "special replay combination" is won in the second game after the bonus game transition, and FIG. 24(a) is a screen before increasing the continuous winning rate, FIG. 24B shows the screen after the continuous winning rate has been raised.
"LV" in "○" of the second game ("2G" in the figure) includes the current transition from RT0 to RT3, 4 and is assumed to be "3" in the future. The continuation winning rate of "state 2" related to the "second" transition is shown. That is, after the bonus game is over, the continuous winning rate of "state 2" is shown when RT3 and RT4 are moved three times in total. In this example, as shown in FIG. 24A, “LV3”, that is, the continuous winning rate of continuing with a probability of 70% is shown, but in this second game, the “special replay combination” is won. As a result, as shown in FIG. 24A, “LV3” is promoted to “LV4”, that is, the continuous winning rate is increased to 80%. If the "LV" corresponding to the winning of the "special replay role" is "LV5" (100% continuous winning rate), the right to move to RT3-5 may be acquired instead of increasing the continuous winning rate. preferable.
In this way, the main control unit 10 operates as the continuation rate changing means, so that the continuation winning rate determined by the continuation rate determining means is changed based on the satisfaction of the predetermined condition in the bonus game.
Further, based on the fact that a predetermined condition that can be established in each of the plurality of games (special games) in the bonus game is established, the continuous winning rate associated with the game related to the establishment is changed.
In addition, in the 7 bonus games or later, when the "special replay combination" is won, the continuous winning rate associated with the winning game is not changed (promoted) but "RT3 to 5 transition right". Can also be earned. Furthermore, in this case, some or all of the continuous winning percentages of “state 2” related to the “2nd to 7th” transition may be promoted.
Further, during the variable bonus, since the continuous winning rate determined by the continuous rate determining means is not changed, it is preferable that the screen effect as described above is not performed on the display device 8 and another specific effect is performed, but the fixed bonus. Similar to the time, the above screen effect can be performed.

The continuous winning rate is increased not only during the bonus game but also during the RT.
For example, as shown in FIG. 25, when the player wins a so-called rare small winning combination such as a “cherry winning combination” or a “watermelon winning combination” in the “state 2” that can be transitioned to at RT3 and RT4, the continuous winning rate is increased ( Can be changed).
The continuous win rate in this case is the continuous win rate of the "continuous lottery process" executed in the "state 2". Also, it is preferable to display the screen shown in FIG. 24 even in this "state 2", and as in the bonus game, the value of "LV" in "○" enclosed by "□" is promoted ( It is preferable to perform a screen effect of (up).
In this way, the main control unit 10 operates as the continuation rate changing unit, so that the continuation rate determined by the continuation rate determining unit is changed based on winning of a predetermined winning combination.
In RTs 3 and 4, when the player is not in the "state 2", the player can shift to the "state 1" when winning a so-called rare small winning combination such as a "cherry role" or a "watermelon role".
When the player has won the rare combination in the RTs 3 and 4 and the “state 1”, the continuous winning rate may be increased (changed) as in the case of the “state 2”.

In addition, in the transition control to the "state 2" after the transition to RT3 and RT4, the following case can be applied as a modification.
For example, as a winning combination shown in FIG. 17, when a "pressing bell combination" is added, which is stopped according to the pressing order and pays out medals, and when this "pressing bell combination" is won in RT3 to RT5, It is also possible to notify the pressing order (information related to special operation) corresponding to the stop display of the combination of symbols (for example, three bells are arranged) for which the payout of the medal is obtained. That is, RTs 3 to 5 may be ART games. The ART game in this case may be an infinite RT in which the number of games is not finite.
In this case, RT3 to 5 are such that specific values such as the number of ART games reduced as the game progresses, the number of winning small wins such as bell, the number of medals acquired, and the number of ART sets have reached predetermined values. It becomes a gaming state that can be shifted to other gaming states (RT0 to 2) based on, and "state 2" that shifts after RT3, 4 shifts to a specific value than other states when it does not shift to "state 2". It is preferable to set a gaming state in which the number of characters is easily increased (for example, an additional specialized state).
Then, the main control unit 10 operates as a state control unit to determine whether the state 2 or another state is set based on whether or not the user has the notification right (ART right) such as “RT3 to 5 transition right hand”. It is also possible to control to either state.

Information shown in FIGS. 4 to 25 is stored as data or a program in a storage unit such as a ROM included in the main control unit 10. The CPU included in the main control unit 10 executes this program while referring to the data. As a result, the characteristic operation as described above is realized.
26 to 29 show flowcharts of this program, and the characteristic operation described above will be described with reference to these.

FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing a push order notification process for navigating the stop of the combination of replay symbols, which is executed at RT0.

In this process, first, it is determined whether any one of the replays 1 to 6 has been won (S1).
When the replays 1 to 6 are not won (S1-No), the process ends.
Next, it is determined whether or not the user has the "RT3 to 5 transfer right" (S2).
When the "RT3 to 5 transfer right" is not held (S2-No), the process ends.
When the player wins the replays 1 to 6 and holds the "RT3 to 5 transfer right" (S1-Yes, S2-Yes), depending on the type of the replay winning combination (S3, S5, S7). , The push order is notified as follows.
When the replays 1 and 2 are won (S3), the push order for navigating the stop of the normal replay is notified (S4).
When winning the replays 3 and 5 (S5), the push order for navigating the stop of the promotion replays 1 and 2 is notified (S6).
When the replays 4 and 6 are won (S7), it is determined whether the "number of continuing games" is 1300 to 1450 (S8).
As a result of this determination, when the "number of continuing games" is 1300 to 1450 games (S8-Yes), the push order for navigating the stop of the promotion replay 3 is notified (S9).
On the other hand, when the "continuous game number" is other than 1300 to 1450 games (S8-No), the push order for navigating the stop of the promotion replays 1 and 2 is notified (S6).
By operating the stop button 5 in the pushing order according to the notification, it is possible to shift from RT0 to RT3 to 5 while avoiding the stop of the fall replay.
When winning the replays 4 and 6, when the “number of continuing games” is 1300 to 1450, the game moves from RT0 to RT5, and when the number of the continuing games is other than that, the game proceeds from RT0 to RT3, 4. To do.
It should be noted that when the player wins the replay 1, the normal replay is always stopped, so that it is not necessary to inform the pushing order.
Further, when the bonus is won during “RT3 to 5”, which is described in detail in the explanation of “Return to RT3” or “Return to RT4” shown in FIG. 20, after the bonus game is finished, “RT1” and “RT0” In the processing for returning to "RT3 to 5" of the same RT state again after the above, the push order notification is performed based on the processing different from the flowchart shown in FIG.
In this process, for example, in "RT0", control to continue navigating the stop of "normal replay" until winning "replay (3 to 6)" corresponding to each "RT3 to 5" before the bonus game Then, the player performs an operation according to this on the stop button 5, thereby avoiding the transition from “RT0” to “RT2” and finally from “RT0” to the target “ The transition to "RT3-5" will be realized.

FIG. 27 is a flowchart showing a privilege granting control process for granting a privilege after the bonus is finished according to the RT state before the bonus.
In this process, first, it is determined whether or not it is in the advantageous state (S11).
When it is not in the advantageous state (S11-No), the process ends.
In the advantageous state (S11-Yes), it is determined whether or not the bonus is won (S12).
When the bonus has not been won (S12-No), the process ends.
When the bonus is won (S12-Yes), the following processing is executed.
First, the type of RT state at the time of winning the bonus is stored (S13).
After the end of the bonus, it is determined whether or not the transition is made to RT0 via RT1 (S14).
When it is determined that the state has shifted to RT0 (S14-Yes), the main control unit 10 operates as a game state determination means, determines the type of RT state before bonus winning from the RT state stored in S13, and the determination result Based on the above, the privilege according to the type of RT state before the bonus winning is awarded from the chart shown in FIG. 20 (S15). At this time, the main control unit 10 operates as a specific value increasing means, and "adds" (including return) one or more "RT3 to 5 transition right" to increase the "RT3 to 5 transition right". Can also

FIG. 28 shows that when RT0 has two or more "RT3 to 5 transfer rights" and the user transfers from RT0 to RT3 or RT4, the right acquisition permission is controlled to "state 2" of "right acquisition permitted state". It is a flowchart which shows a state control process.
In this process, first, at the time of shifting to RT3 and RT4, it is determined whether or not one or more "RT3 to 5 shift right" is held (S21). Such a determination is made because even if two or more “RT3 to 5 transfer rights” are held in RT0, one “RT3 to 5 transfer right” is lost by moving to RT3 or 4. Is.
When one or more “RT3 to 5 transfer right” is not held (S21—No), the process is ended.
When one or more "RT3 to 5 transition right" is held (S21-Yes), control is performed to shift to "state 2" of "right acquisition permitted state" (S22).
After shifting to "state 2", the "continuous lottery process" is executed from the second game which has shifted to RT3 and 4 (S23), and as long as the player continues to win the prize (S23-Yes), "state 2" can be stored for up to 10 times. The game is continued (S22).
On the other hand, when the player has not won the prize (S23-No), the states are simply controlled to RT3, 4 which is not the "right acquisition permitted state".
In addition, in the "continuous lottery process", the lottery is performed regardless of the winning combination, but the continuous lottery may be performed according to the winning combination (for example, the winning of a winning combination other than the Bell combination is continuously confirmed by winning). ..

FIG. 29 is a flowchart showing a continuous winning rate changing process for changing the continuous winning rate in the “state 2” executed during the bonus game.
In this processing, during the bonus game, it is determined whether or not the player has won the “RT3 to 5 transition right hand” such as BAR replay or 7 replay (S31). When the player has not won the "Right to RT3-5 transfer" (S31-No), the process ends.
When "RT3 to 5 transition right hand" is elected (S31-Yes), as shown in FIG. 24, the continuous win rate related to the number of consecutive transition scheduled to "state 2" corresponding to the winning game is increased. (S32).

In the first embodiment described above, the following case can be applied as a modified or applied embodiment.
For example, although RT3 to 5 are RT games, they may be ART games. That is, when the "push order bell combination", which is stopped according to the pressing order and the medals are paid out, joins the winning combination shown in FIG. 17 and the "push order bell combination" is won in RT3 to RT5, it corresponds to this. It may be an ART game in which the pressing order is informed through the informing means such as the display 8 and the navigation lamp 12.
Also, RT3 to 5 may be an AT game. In that case, similarly to the above, it is preferable to notify the pressing order only when RT3 to 5 are won when the "pressing order bell combination" is won.

Although the bonus is the regular bonus (RB), a big bonus (BB) may be provided instead of or in addition to this.
In addition, no bonus may be provided. If no bonus is provided, another type of RT (AT or ART) may be provided and the RT may be used as a gaming state (pseudo bonus) instead of the bonus.

In RT2 to RT5, the number of games is specified, but other numbers of games may be used.
RTs 2 to 5 are RTs in which the number of games is defined (so-called “finite RT”), but may be RTs in which the number of games is not defined (so-called “infinite RT”). When the infinite RT is adopted, it is preferable to add the number of games as a privilege instead of adding the “RT3 to 5 transition right”.

In addition, although the transition from RT1 to RT0 is made by stopping the single bonus "drop", a predetermined small win such as "bell win" is stopped, or the "small win" of the small win is stopped. Alternatively, RT1 may be switched to RT0 when a predetermined number of games are exhausted.
Further, the winning probability of the replay combination is set according to the type of RT, but it is not limited to this value. However, regarding RT3 and RT4, it is preferable that the winning probability of the replay combination is higher than that of the other RTs.
Further, even if a bonus is won, the RT state at the time of bonus winning may be maintained without shifting to RT6.

Also, in FIG. 20, the following cases can be applied as modified or applied embodiments.
For example, the number of “RT3 to 5 transfer right” to be added is specified, but the number is not limited to this.
The number of additional rights for "RT3 to 5 transition rights" is uniquely defined according to the RT status before the bonus, but multiple types of additional rights are defined according to the RT status, and one of the additional rights is selected by lottery. The number of rights may be determined.
When the "assist condition 1" is satisfied, the premium is always added, but the premium may not be added at some RTs or all RTs.
When "assist condition 2" is satisfied, a case is added and a case is not added. However, it may be added or may not be added. In addition, a case may be added or a case may not be added depending on RT.

Further, as for the advantageous state, the following cases can be applied as modified or applied embodiments.
For example, a fixed bonus, three states of "state 1" and "state 2" of "right acquisition permitted state" are defined as advantageous states, and other states are defined as "normal state". Some can be defined as "normal state".
Moreover, you may make it handle as an "advantageous state", when it corresponds to two or more states among the above-mentioned advantageous states.
Further, if 1500 games are stayed in the “advantageous state”, it is preferable that the RT state at the time of 1500 games is infinite RT state from the 1501st game, and that state is preferably continued at the finite RT state at the time of 1500 games. At this time, it is preferable to continue the state in accordance with the number of stays in the finite RT. Further, the present invention is not limited to this, and it is possible to forcibly shift to RT1 except when the 1500th game is in the bonus game.
Further, the transition to “state 1” may be performed when a combination other than the “cherry combination” or the “watermelon combination” is established, or the combination may be changed according to the number of exhausted games (for example, every 100 games). You may
Further, the transition to the “state 1” can be made to be 100% when a predetermined winning combination is won, but it is also possible to make a further lottery and to make a transition with a probability of X%.
Further, the continuation rate of “state 1” is not limited to 66% described above, and may be another%.

Further, with respect to the transition from RT0 to RT3 to RT5, the following case can be applied as a modified or applied embodiment.
For example, although the promotion replay related to the transition from RT3 to RT5 is always duplicated with the fall replay (see FIG. 10 ), it may not be duplicated.
In addition, the promotion replay is configured such that only a maximum of two duplicate wins are won (see replays 4 and 6), but three may be duplicated.
In addition, a replay role that stops only the promotion replay may be provided.
Also, a replay combination that stops only the fall replay may be provided.
Although the notification of the pushing order for shifting to RT5 is executed in "1300 games or more and 1450 games or less", it is not limited to this. For example, “1200 games or more” may be provided, or multiple stages such as “900 games or more and 1000 games or less, and 1100 games or more and 1200 games or less” may be provided.
In addition, as described above, when a plurality of periods are provided for informing the pushing order for moving to RT5, at the start of the advantageous state, which period should be determined by lottery. You may
Further, although promotion replay, falling replay, normal replay, etc. are stopped by the corresponding pressing order, by designating a specific design or the like by the notification means such as the display unit 8 or the like, the design may be stopped by pressing. it can. In this case, the operation as the operation information notifying means is to notify the symbol. Further, these symbols may be symbols that stop by a combination of the pressing order and the pressing.

The following cases can be applied to RT3 and RT4 as modified or applied embodiments.
For example, although the winning probability of “Replay 7” is higher in RT4 than in RT3, even if the winning probability is the same, RT3 may have a higher winning probability.
In the “scenario selection table” shown in FIGS. 22 and 23, the continuous winning percentages for the seven transitions are set to be collectively determined, but the number to be collectively determined may be smaller or larger than this.
Further, although different "scenario selection tables" are referred to in RT3 and RT4, the same selection table may be referred to.
The continuous win rate for a plurality of transitions may be determined without using the “scenario selection table”. For example, a continuous win rate lottery table may be provided, and with reference to the continuous win rate lottery table, the continuous win rates for each transition may be determined by lottery.
Further, when the "state 1" is set in RT4 rather than in RT3, a display screen for notifying or suggesting that may be displayed on the display device 8.
Further, when the state is changed to RT3 or RT4 in the "state 1", the "state 1" is ended, but it may be continued. In the case of continuing, and in the case of also shifting to “state 2”, the number of “RT3 to 5 transition right” is added and/or “state” with a higher probability than in “state 1” and “state 2”. The number of “RT3 to 5 transition rights” larger than “1” and “state 2” may be added.

Further, in the “scenario”, the continuous winning rate after the eighth time can be determined as follows.
At the time of the second transfer to RT3 and RT4, if there is "RT3 to 5 transfer right", the continuous winning rate for the 8th time and thereafter (LV for 8 to 14 transfer) is determined, and "RT3 to 5 transfer right" is kept. If a certain state continues, at the time of the 9th transition, that is, when the 14th time decided in the 2nd time in FIG. When the rate (15th to 21st LV) is determined and the “RT3 to 5 transfer right” is present thereafter, such processing can be repeated.
Further, when the “RT3 to 5 transfer right” disappears on the way, the already-determined continuous winning rate is discarded. Then, if there is a “RT3 to 5 transfer right” at the time of the transfer of RT3 or RT4, it is possible to determine the continuous winning rate for seven times by referring to the “scenario selection table” again. It should be noted that the information may be taken over without being discarded.
Not limited to the above, the continuous winning rate after the 8th time is the 8th time, the 9th time, the 10th time, etc. You may decide sequentially by lottery.

Further, with respect to the bonus, the following cases can be applied as modified or applied embodiments.
For example, when it is possible to be in “state 1” and “state 2” at the same time as described above, when a bonus is won in “state 1” and “state 2”, in the bonus, You may make it give more profits than a normal bonus. In this case, for example, when the BAR replay is stopped during the bonus, the corresponding continuous winning rate (LV) is leveled up by two or more, or two or more of the displayed continuous winning rates (LV) are increased. The continuous winning rate (LV) of is promoted, the corresponding continuous winning rate (LV) is promoted, and the number of “RT3 to 5 transfer right” can be added.
If the BAR replay is stopped when the LV of the continuous winning rate is 5, the number of “RT3 to 5 transition right” may be added, or the LV of another continuous winning rate may be promoted. Good.
Further, it is not necessary to associate the number of RB games with the continuous winning rate. For example, when the BAR replay is stopped in the second game of RB, the continuous winning rate (LV) corresponding to the sixth game may be promoted.
In addition, in RB 7th and 8G, when the BAR replay is stopped, a plurality of continuous winning rates (LV) may be promoted.

Further, in the example shown in FIG. 24, in the case of “adding” the “RT3 to 5 transfer right” after the bonus ends (see FIG. 20), in the case of starting from the continuous winning rate at the time of the second transfer and “returning” (Refer to Fig. 20), the first consecutive win rate (LV in □) is used again, but when "added", the first continuous win rate (LV in □) is used again, In the case of “returning”, the second continuous winning rate may be started.
Note that the screen shown in FIG. 24 is displayed only during RT3 and 4 and during the fixed bonus, but may be continuously displayed until the "state 2" disappears after entering the first RT3 or RT4. ..

<Second Embodiment>
The slot machine 1 according to the second embodiment has a plurality of game states to be shifted based on the state transition diagram shown in FIG.
Similar to the first embodiment, the game state of the present embodiment is composed of RT0 to RT5 and a bonus. In each game state, the main control unit 10 has a game state control means, a control right storage means, and a control number determination means. It is designed to make a transition by operating as.
It should be noted that RT3 to RT5 of the present embodiment are different from the first embodiment in that they are not RTs, but are ARTs in which ATs are combined, and that RT0 can be switched to RT1.
In the present embodiment, the "push order bell combination" that is stopped according to the pressing order and pays out medals (for example, 8 medals) is added to the winning combination shown in FIG. When the "winning part" is won, the pressing order corresponding to this is notified by the notification means such as the display 8 and the navigation lamp 12, and the ART state is set.
Such a gaming state has the characteristics shown in FIG.

In FIG. 31, the “fall down replay 1” stop is added to the rush opportunity of RT1 and the rush opportunity of RT2 is changed to the “fall down replay 2” stop.
Further, it is different from FIG. 5 in that the number of games of RT3 to 5 is unified to 10 games.

Further, the transition from RT0 to RT3 to 5 is premised on having the "RT3 to 5 transition right" in RT0, as in the first embodiment, but the "acquisition condition" and "disappearance condition" of the right. Is different from the first embodiment.

As shown in FIG. 32, as the “acquisition condition” of the “RT3 to 5 transfer right”, for example, establishment of a predetermined condition in bonuses 1 to 3 and identification of a role of cherry or watermelon in RT 3 to 5 For example, winning the role. In this case, the winning probability (right acquisition rate) may be set for each winning combination or may be uniform. Further, it may be 100% as in the present embodiment or 1% to 99%.
Examples of establishment of a predetermined condition in bonuses 1 to 3 and winning of a specific winning combination in RTs 3 to 5 include winning of a “right winning combination of RTs 3 to 5”.
The “RT3-5 transition right winning combination” can be, for example, a “special replay winning combination” that is notified of the pressing order among the “replay winning combinations”. When this is won, the display 8 and the navigation lamp are displayed. The pressing order of the stop button 5 is notified through notification means such as 12, and the player performs an operation according to the notification to stop the “BAR replay” and the “7 replay”.
In this case, similarly to FIG. 21, the number of “RT3 to 5 transfer right” to be given can be changed according to the stopped combination of symbols.
Even if the "BAR replay" or the "7 replay" is not stopped, the "RT3 to 5 transition right" can be granted only by winning the "RT3 to 5 transition right".
Further, not only the bonuses 1 to 3 and the RTs 3 to 5 are given, but the “state 1” of the “right acquisition permitted state” which can be transferred to the RT1 and the RT2 is provided as in the first embodiment. In this "state 1", when the "RT3 to 5 transition right hand" is won, the "RT3 to 5 transition right" can be given.
In addition, it is preferable that RT3 to 5 have a high winning probability of “RT3 to 5 transfer right hand” based on the relationship of RT3<RT4<RT5.
Further, the “disappearance condition” of “RT3 to 5 transfer right” is almost the same as that of the first embodiment, but the first embodiment is that all “RT3 to 5 transfer right” is not deleted by the transition to RT5. Is different from.

Similar to the first embodiment, the characteristic of the game of the present embodiment is that a loop of transitioning from RT0 to any of RT3 to 5 and returning to RT0 can be circulated. As shown in FIG. 33, the possession of “RT3 to 5 transition right” makes it possible to circulate a maximum of four times, which is a difference from the first embodiment.
The number of times of circulation is called "the number of times of control" (or "number of rounds"), and "RT3 to 5" staying in the circulation is called "specific game state" (or "round game").
The “round number” is determined when the first transition to RT0 is made with at least one “RT3 to 5 transition right” held.
For example, it is preferable to determine when a specific “replay role” is won after the process moves to RT0.
Here, the "replay combination" that is the target of the lottery in RT0 will be described with reference to FIG.

In the present embodiment, in RT0, “Replay 1” to “Replay 4” are set to be won with a predetermined winning probability (for example, 1/16), and in “RT0” as a whole, there is a 1/4 probability. It is in a game state where the player wins the "replay role".
Among these lottery targets, the "replay 2" to "replay 4" other than "replay 1" are reels 41 so that the combination of symbols to be stopped is changed according to the difference in the pressing order with respect to the stop button 5. Controlled.

For example, in "Replay 2" to "Replay 4", the combination of "normal replay" is stopped by the pressing order of 1 out of 6 ways (1/6), and the pressing order of 2 out of 6 ways is stopped. By (2/6), the combination of "falling replay 1" is stopped, and by the pressing order of 2 ways out of 6 ways (2/6), the combination of "falling replay 2" is stopped, among 6 ways Any one of the combinations of “promotion replay 1” to “promotion replay 3” is stopped according to one pressing order (1/6).

At RT0, when the combination of "Promotion Replay 1" stops, shift to "RT3", when the combination of "Promotion Replay 2" stops, shift to "RT4", and when the combination of "Promotion Replay 3" stops, shift to "RT5" become.
In addition, when the player first shifts to RT0 with the "RT3 to 5 transfer right" held, based on the winning of "Replay 2" to "Replay 4"("Promotion Replay 1" to "Promotion Replay 3"). The "round number" is determined.

The “number of rounds” is determined by lottery, for example, based on the distribution table shown in FIG.
The distribution table defines the appearance rate of each of the number of rounds (the number of times of control) of the round game from 1 to 4 times, and the lottery is performed using a different table depending on the type of "replay 2 to 4" won. .. For the appearance rate, for example, the “round number” of each of 1 to 4 times is assigned in the numerical range of 1 to 255.
Further, there are a table in which a round game with a large number of rounds is easily decided (for example, a table of "Replay 4") and a table in which a round game with a large number of rounds is difficult to be decided (for example, a table of "Replay 2"). ..
For example, in the "Replay 2" table, the appearance rate of 4 rounds is set to 5/255, but in the "Replay 4" table, the appearance rate of 4 rounds is set to 25/255. As a result, the table of "Replay 4" is easier to determine a round game with a larger number of rounds than the table of "Replay 2", and the table of "Replay 2" is more likely to be the table of "Replay 4" than the table of "Replay 4". It turns out that it is difficult to decide a round game with many rounds.
In this way, the main control unit 10 operates as the control number determination means, and the number of rounds, that is, the control number is determined based on the possession of one “RT3 to 5 transfer right”. In addition, there are a plurality of types of rounds, and the number of rounds can be determined based on the type of “replays 2 to 4” won.
In the present embodiment, the distribution table is provided for each type of “replay 2 to 4”, but there may be one distribution table. That is, the number of rounds, that is, the number of times of control may be determined based on one distribution table regardless of the type of “replays 2 to 4” won.

Based on the number of rounds determined in this way, the round game of transitioning from RT0 to any of RT3 to 5 and returning to RT0 again is repeated for the number of rounds.
For example, the figure shown in the upper part of FIG. 36 shows a case where a round game of three rounds has been won, and in all RT0s before moving to each round game, “Replay 4” of “Replay 2 to 4” is won. An example in the case of doing is shown.
In other words, in this example, based on the fact that 3 rounds have been determined as the number of rounds, at each RT0 before moving to each round game, each wins "Replay 4" and navigates to the stop of "Promotion Replay 3". An example is shown in which the notification to be gated is performed three times, the transition from RT0 to RT5 occurs due to the stop of "promotion replay 3" in each RT0, and the loop in which RT5 is a round game is repeated three times.
That is, in the period until the main control unit 10 operates as the operation information notifying unit, the number of times is controlled to RT (specific game state) corresponding to the number of rounds (number of times of control) determined by the number-of-controls determining unit. It is possible to notify the information regarding the specific operation at a predetermined timing.
In addition, in this example, the case where all “promotion replay 3” is stopped at RT0 of each round is shown, but RT3 is changed according to “promotion replay 1-3” which is the type of “promotion replay” stopped at RT0. Needless to say, the process shifts to one of RT5 to RT5 (see FIG. 31).

Then, when the round game for the number of times corresponding to the determined number of rounds is completed, one "RT3 to 5 transfer right" is lost. It should be noted that the timing of disappearance may be another timing such as the first transition to RT3 to 5 after the determination of the number of rounds or the determination of the number of rounds.
That is, by operating the main control unit 10 as a control right reducing means, it is possible to reduce the "RT3 to 5 shift right" based on the shift to the round game.

Further, in the above example, at RT0 after the round game of the third round, which is the final round game, has the "RT3 to 5 transition right", that is, "RT3 to When the player has another "RT3-5 transition right" different from the "5 transition right", the number of rounds for forming a new round game loop can be determined.
That is, when the main control unit 10 operates as the control number determination means, and is controlled to the round game corresponding to the final round number of the determined round numbers, one of the "RT3... It is possible to determine the number of rounds based on other "RT3-5 transition rights" after the end of the round game, based on having another "RT3-5 transition rights" different from "5 transition rights". There is. In this case, "after the round game in which the number of rounds can be determined" is finished is when "Replay 2 to 4" is won at RT0.

In addition, a bonus may be won during such a round game. When the bonus is won during the round game, it is preferable to return to the game state before the bonus is won.
In the present embodiment, as described below, the return destination is different when the winning bonus is the fixed bonus (bonuses 1 to 3 shown in FIG. 18) and the variable bonus (bonus 4 shown in FIG. 19). Is characterized by.
As shown in FIG. 36, such a characteristic will be described by taking a case where a round game of three rounds is won and a bonus game is won in the second round as an example.

The upper part of FIG. 36 shows an example of the case where the bonus is not won during the round game, and in this case, the round game with RT0 sandwiched between the first round and the third round is executed.
The middle part of FIG. 36 shows an example in which a fixed bonus (bonus 1 to 3) is won in the second round, and the bottom part of FIG. 36 shows an example in which a variable bonus (bonus 4) is won in the second round. There is.

In any of the examples, it is assumed that the bonus is won in the fifth game in the second round game. Then, since the round game is 10 games in total, the bonus is won when the round game of 5 games still remains.
By winning such a bonus, an RT state such as RT6 in which the winning probability of the replay role is different from or equal to that of RT0 to 5 is set, and thus the remaining number of games in the round game (in this case, 5 games). It will disappear. By stopping the combination of "bonus symbols" in the state of RT6, the state in which a small winning combination such as a "bell winning combination" is highly likely to be won is shifted to a bonus that continues until the small winning combination is won eight times or 12 games are exhausted. After the bonus, it returns to RT0 after passing through RT1. Further, at RT0, it is possible to return to any of RT3 to 5 again by stopping any of "promotion replays 1 to 3".
In this return, the return destination is different depending on whether the bonus won during the round game is a fixed bonus (bonuses 1 to 3) or a variable bonus (bonus 4).

Specifically, when the bonus won during the round game is a fixed bonus, as shown in the middle part of FIG. 36, the bonus is the same from the beginning of the second round even though the bonus is won during the second round. A round game (RT5) is executed.
In other words, in the case of a fixed bonus, even if the number of remaining games in the round game disappears due to the bonus winning, the ART game is returned to the beginning of the winning round game, so that more ART games are added than the remaining number of games. become.
In addition, such a return to the same round game is described in the first embodiment, "replay 2-4" (including replay 1) corresponding to "promotion replay 1-3", respectively By setting "normal replay" as the combination, it is possible to return to the same target "RT3 to 5" (RT5 in the above example) while avoiding the stop of the fall replays 1 and 2. ..
That is, when the main control unit 10 operates as the operation information notifying unit, the fixed bonus is controlled based on the condition for shifting to the fixed bonus (the second special game state) being established during the control of RT3 to 5. In this case, after the fixed bonus ends, it is possible to give a notification regarding a specific operation for returning to the same RT 3 to 5.
Note that instead of the same RT (RT5 in the above example), the RT of the return destination may be changed according to "promotion replays 1 to 3" stopped at RT0.

On the other hand, in the case where the bonus won during the round game is the variable bonus, as shown in the lower part of FIG. 36, the round game is executed from the third round instead of the second round.
The round game (type of RT) of the third round at this time is determined according to one of the "promotion replays 1 to 3" stopped at RT0 which shifts after the end of the variable bonus, and like the above fixed bonus, It does not return to the same RT5 as in the second round, but starts from the next round game after the bonus-winning round game.
In addition, when the variable bonus is won, not only when the bonus is won in the second round game, but also when the bonus is won in the third round, that is, the last round game (the last round game (this In this case, RT5) is not restored.
In other words, the main control unit 10 operates as the operation information notifying unit, so that the variation bonus (first gaming state) corresponding to the last round number (control number) determined by the control number determining unit is controlled. When the variable bonus is controlled based on the condition for shifting to the 1 special game state) being satisfied, the notification regarding the specific operation for returning to RT is not performed after the variable bonus ends.
Thus, unlike the fixed bonus, the variable bonus is not added to the number of ART games, but the remaining round games are not completely extinguished, so that the sense of loss due to extinction can be minimized.

As described above, by making the return destination of the fixed bonus more advantageous to the player than the variable bonus, the variable bonus whose appearance rate changes depending on the difference in the game set value does not work for the ART game. It is possible to eliminate the unfair feeling due to the difference in the game set value.
In addition, it is preferable that the present embodiment does not have the feature of the first embodiment that a privilege according to the RT state before the bonus winning is given after the bonus.

In addition, in the loop control of the round game based on one "RT3 to 5 transition right", the following case can be applied as a modified example.
For example, when RT3 to 5 reach specific values such as the number of ART games, the number of winning small wins such as bell, the number of medals, the number of ART sets, etc., which have been reduced in accordance with the progress of the game, have reached predetermined values. Based on the ART game that can be transferred to other game states (RT0 to 2) based on the game. That is, each of RT3 to RT5 can be treated as one round game (ART game) consisting of one specific value such as one set of 50 games. The ART game in this case may be an infinite RT in which the number of games is not finite.
Then, when the main control unit 10 operates as the control number determining means, and when the round game corresponding to the final round number among the determined round numbers is controlled, one "ART transfer" corresponding to the round game is performed. It may be possible to determine the number of rounds based on another "ART transfer right" after the end of the round game, based on having another "ART transfer right" different from the "right".

Information shown in FIGS. 30 to 36 is stored as data or a program in a storage unit such as a ROM included in the main control unit 10. The CPU included in the main control unit 10 executes this program while referring to the data. As a result, the characteristic operation as described above is realized.
37 to 39 show flowcharts of this program, and the characteristic operation described above will be described again with reference to these flowcharts.

FIG. 37 is a flowchart showing the round lottery processing executed when the player first shifts to RT0 while holding the "RT3 to 5 shift right".
In this process, first, it is determined whether or not the process has shifted to RT0 (S41).
When the process has not moved to RT0 (S41-No), the process ends.
Next, when the process is shifted to RT0 (S41-Yes), it is determined whether or not "Replay 2 to 4" is won (S42).
When the player has not won the "replay 2 to 4" (S42-No), the process ends.
When "Replay 2 to 4" is won (S42-Yes), a round number lottery process is executed (S43).
In the round number lottery process, the “round number” is determined by lottery based on the distribution table shown in FIG. 35 corresponding to the winning “replays 2 to 4”.
Next, the determined "round number" is stored (S44), and the process ends.
In addition, in RT0, when "RT3 to 5 transfer right" is not held and "Replay 2 to 4" is won and RT3 to 5 is transferred, the round number determination processing according to "Replay 2 to 4" is executed. You can also do it. In addition, in RT0, when the player shifts to RT3 to 5 without holding the "RT3 to 5 shift right", the number of rounds is forcibly set to "1" or the "RT3 to 5 shift right" is held. You may decide a different number of rounds than when you are playing.
Further, even if "Replay 2 to 4" is won in the state where the "RT3 to 5 transfer right" is not held in RT0, the notification for navigating the stop of "Promotion Replay 1 to 3" is not given.

FIG. 38 is a flowchart showing a round update process for updating the “number of rounds” during loop control.
In this processing, first, the "number of rounds" stored in the above-mentioned round lottery processing is set in a storage means such as a RAM (S51).
Next, it is determined whether or not the process has moved to RT3 to 5 (S52).
When the process shifts to RT3 to 5 (S52-Yes), the set "round number" is updated by -1 (S53). Then, by executing the round game execution processing (S54), the round game of any one of RT3 to 5 which continues for 10 games is performed.
Next, it is determined whether the updated "round number" is "0" (S55).
When the updated "round number" is "0" (S55-Yes), the process ends.
On the other hand, when the updated "round number" is not "0" (S55-No), the process returns to S52 again, it is determined whether or not the process shifts to RT3 to 5, and the "round number" becomes "0". (S55-Yes), the round game is repeated.
It should be noted that when the "number of rounds" becomes "0" (S55-Yes), and when the process returns to RT0 after completion of the process and the "RT3 to 5 transfer right" is held, the round shown in FIG. The lottery process will be executed.

FIG. 39 is a flowchart showing the round game return processing executed when the bonus is won during the round game.
In this process, first, it is determined whether or not a bonus is won (S61).
When the bonus has not been won (S61-No), the process ends.
When the bonus is won (S61-Yes), it is further determined whether or not the variable bonus, that is, the bonus 4 is won (S62).
When bonus 4 is won (S62-Yes), if there is a remaining number of rounds, the game is returned (started) from the next round game (S63). -No), the game is returned from the beginning of the round game when the bonus is won (S64).

In the second embodiment described above, the following cases can be applied as modified or applied embodiments.
For example, in the present embodiment, RT3 to RT5 are ART games, but RT games may be used. That is, the “push order bell combination” may be excluded from the lottery target.
Also, RT3 to 5 may be an AT game.
Further, the lottery timing for the number of rounds is set to the time when the promotion replay is stopped, but it may be set to other timings (for example, when the right to move to RT3 to 5 is acquired).
Further, although the maximum number of rounds by one “RT3 to 5 transition right” is set to four, it may be three or less or five or more. Further, it may be different depending on the type of winning replay role that triggers the round lottery (for example, replay 2 to RT3=maximum 4 rounds, replay 3 to RT4=maximum 5 rounds, replay 4 to RT5). = Up to 6 rounds).
The number of rounds may be uniquely defined according to the type of RT to be transferred (for example, replay 2 to RT3=4 rounds, replay to RT4 3=5 rounds, replay 4 to RT5). = 6 rounds).

In addition, for the effects during the round game, the following effect examples can be applied.
For example, if the player is not informed in advance of the number of "rounds" won, an effect of whether to move (continue) to the next round game from before a predetermined game (for example, 3 games) at the end of RT3 to 5 Is preferably performed via a notification means such as the display 8.
An example of this effect is "door open effect".
The "door opening effect" is an effect in which a predetermined character (for example, a character in a manga) opens the closed door by prying open, and if the predetermined character causes the door to open ("Success" It is highly possible that the ART game will continue (if the "production" is executed) (shift to the next round game), and the ART game will end if the door remains closed ("the failed production" is executed). Is suggested.
Since the failure effect may be executed in spite of the continuation of the ART game, even if the failure effect is executed, the player can keep the expectation of the ART game entry.

In such a "door opening effect", for example, a finalizing effect that determines that the maximum round (four rounds) has been won may be provided. For example, a plurality of types of door colors are provided, and the number of rounds is associated with each door (for example, "gold door" = 4 rounds (maximum round), "red door" = 2 or more remaining rounds, "white door" = 1 The number of remaining rounds may be confirmed according to the type of door that has been opened).
Further, the number of acquired “RT3 to 5 transfer rights” and the “round number” may be reported separately, and the “round number” may be confirmed for each “RT3 to 5 transfer right” as a game history. (For example, 1st right = 3 rounds, 2nd right = 1 round, etc.). Further, as the notification mode, the notification may be made by an icon such as a character instead of a specific numerical value such as 3 rounds (for example, the first right is 3 rounds=icon A, the second right is 1 round=icon). B etc.).
The effects during the ART game are not limited to those described above. For example, the ART may be continued when the ally character and the enemy character battle and the ally character wins.

Further, in addition to the above, the case applied as the modified or applied embodiment in the first embodiment can be applied to the second embodiment.

<Third Embodiment>
The slot machine 1 according to the third embodiment has a plurality of game states to be shifted based on the state transition diagram shown in FIG.
The game state of this embodiment is composed of RT0 to RT5 and a bonus as in the first embodiment, and each game state is shifted by the main control unit 10 operating as a game state control means. ing.
Such a game state is different from that of the first embodiment in that, when transitioning from RT0 to RT3 to 5, it definitely transits to RT3 and then to RT4 and 5.
Further, in the present embodiment, instead of the “RT3 to 5 transition right” of the first embodiment, it is assumed that the “RT4,5 transition right” is held, and the transition is made from RT0 to RT3 to RT4,5. To do.
Such a difference is realized by a difference from the first embodiment described below.

First, in FIG. 41, the termination timing of RT3 is different from that of the first embodiment, and in RT3, unless a predetermined symbol (single bonus hand drop), “promotion replay 2”, or “promotion replay 3” is stopped, It differs from FIG. 5 in that it is an infinite game state in which it does not shift to the game state.
5 is different from FIG. 5 in that the triggers for entry into RT4 and RT5 are “promotion replay 2” and “promotion replay 3” stopped at RT3, respectively.
Further, the end timing of RT4 and RT5 is the completion of 10 games, which is different from FIG.
Further, the “acquisition condition” and “disappearance condition” of “RT4,5 transfer right” (corresponding to “RT3-5 transfer right” in the first embodiment) are different from those in the first embodiment.

As the “acquisition condition 1” of the “RT4,5 transition right”, as in the first embodiment, “RT4,5 transition right hand” is won in the internal lottery process, and the state at the time of winning is “Right acquisition”. It is assumed that the "RT4, 5 transition right" can be acquired when the two conditions of "permitted state" are satisfied at the same time.
Further, the “RT4, 5 transition right” is a right that can store a plurality of RTs as in the first embodiment, but in the present embodiment, it is preferable to set an upper limit such as “two”.

Similar to the first embodiment, the “RT4,5 transition right winning combination” can be a special replay winning combination of replay winning combinations (for example, “BAR replay” in which stop symbols have three BAR symbols).
As shown in FIG. 42, this “RT4,5 transfer right hand” is set as a lottery target to be won with a predetermined probability in the internal lottery processing executed in RT1, 2, 4, and 5. In RT4 and RT5, the winning is set with a higher probability than in RT1 and RT2.
Also, RT4 is set to win with a higher probability than RT5.

Further, as shown in FIG. 44, the “state 1” of the “right acquisition permitted state” can be a state that continues as long as winning is continued in a predetermined “continuous lottery process”, as in the first embodiment.
For example, in addition to the first game next to the game that won a specific role such as "Cherry role" or "Watermelon role" and the second game that follows, the winning in the "continuous lottery process" performed from the second game (For example, the winning probability is 66%) As long as it continues, it can be in a state of continuing. That is, as in the first embodiment, when the "cherry role" or the "watermelon role" is won, the "right acquisition permitted state" is guaranteed for at least two games, and thereafter, the "right acquisition permitted state". Will continue depending on luck.
Further, the "state 2" of the "right acquisition permitted state" can be a state in which the "role of RT4,5 transfer" is held, as shown in FIG. When the user shifts from RT0 to RT3 to RT4,5 while holding the "RT4,5 transfer right", the state holding the right shall continue until RT4,5 ends.

As for the “disappearance condition” of “RT4,5 transfer right”, one “RT4,5 transfer right” disappears at the end of RT4,5.
That is, when the user shifts to RT4,5 while holding the "RT4,5 shift right", or moves to RT4,5 when he/she does not hold the "RT4,5 shift right", the RT4,5 When "RT4,5 transfer right" is acquired, one "RT4,5 transfer right" is lost at the end of RT4,5.

Further, "promotion replays 1 to 3" for assisting the transition from RT0 to RT3 to RT4, 5 on the premise of possession of "RT4,5 transition right" will be described with reference to FIGS.
FIG. 45 is a chart showing the breakdown of the “replay combination” won in RT0, and FIG. 46 is a chart showing the breakdown of the “replay combination” won in RT3.
At RT0, by winning "Replay 2", the combination of "Promotion Replay 1" is stopped by the pressing order of 1 out of 6 ways (1/6), and by the pressing order of 5 out of 6 ways. (5/6), the combination of “fall replay” is set to stop.
In RT3, the combination of "promotion replay 2" is stopped by the winning of "replay 3", and the combination of "promotion replay 3" is stopped by the winning of "replay 4".
In addition, the appearance rates of "Replay 3" and "Replay 4" are set to "7/10" and "3/10", respectively, that is, at RT3, "Promotion Replay 2" and "Promotion Replay 3" are 7 respectively. : It will appear in the ratio of 3.

Then, in the present embodiment, when the player moves to RT0 while holding the "RT4,5 transfer right", if "Replay 2" is won in RT0, the pushing order corresponding to "Promotion Replay 1" is changed. The navigation to inform is assisted in the transition to RT3.
When the stop button 5 is operated in accordance with this assist, the process moves to RT3, but in RT3, the transfer destination RT differs depending on the “replay combination” that is subsequently won.
If "Replay 3" is won at RT3, the combination of "Promotion Replay 2" is stopped, and as a result, the transition is made from RT3 to RT4.
On the other hand, if "Replay 4" is won, the combination of "Promotion Replay 3" is stopped, and as a result, the transition is made from RT3 to RT5.
In addition, in RT3, "single bonus role" is set as a winning target, and if this is won, in order to avoid the stoppage of "Erotic eyes" regardless of whether "RT4,5 transfer right" is held or not. “Push” is navigated (for example, a notification of a push design), and the shift to RT0 is avoided.
As described above, due to the transition from RT3 to RT4,5, at the end of RT4,5, one "RT4,5 transition right" disappears, but "RT4,5 transition right" is held. When it is moved to RT4, 5 during RT4, 5, it is in "state 2" of "right acquisition permitted state" during RT4,5, and is in a state of being highly likely to win the "RT4,5 transition right hand". Therefore, there is a high possibility that a new “RT4,5 transfer right” will be granted. Here, by acquiring a new “RT4,5 transfer right”, it is possible to transfer again from RT0 to RT3 through RT3 after RT4,5 ends.
In other words, in the present embodiment, since there is a high possibility that the “RT4,5 transfer right” will be added/supplemented by moving to RT4,5, the process shifts from RT0 to RT3 to RT4,5 and again to RT0. The loop of returning has a game property that continues.
On the contrary, since one “RT4,5 transfer right” disappears after RT4,5 ends, unless at least two “RT4,5 transfer rights” are held in RT4,5 (RT4 , Including 5), and it is difficult to move from RT0 to RT3 to RT4, 5 again after RT4, 5 ends.
When you move to RT0 when you do not have the "RT4,5 transfer right" and you win "Replay 2" at RT0, you can navigate to notify the push order corresponding to "Promotion Replay 1". Although it is not performed, if "promotion replay 1" happens to stop, the process moves to RT3. Then, at RT3, when "Replay 3" or "Replay 4" is won, the combination of "Promotion Replay 2" or "Promotion Replay 3" is stopped, and the transition is made from RT3 to RT4 or RT5. Therefore, unless the player becomes “state 1” by himself and wins the “RT4,5 transition right”, the “RT4,5 transition right” is not granted.
In addition, when the user shifts to RT0 or RT3 without having the "RT4, 5 shift right", the "state 1" is not sent although the push order corresponding to "promotion replays 1 to 3" is not notified. Only when is, it is preferable to perform the navigation for notifying the pressing order.

Further, as shown in FIG. 42, in RT4, the "replay role" is won with a probability of 1/2, whereas in RT5, the "replay role" is won with a probability of 1/4. Is in a gaming state that is more advantageous to the player than RT5.
Further, in RT4, the "RT4,5 transition right hand" is set to be won with a probability of 1/1, and in RT5, the "RT4,5 transition right hand" is set to be won with a probability of 1/5. Has been done.
As a result, between RT4 and RT5, RT4 is more advantageous to the player in the winning probability of the “replay role” than RT5, and the winning probability of the “RT4,5 transition right role” is higher. Accordingly, RT4 has a higher loop continuation rate than RT5 in response to this, and the player plays the game in RT3 while expecting to win "Replay 3" that can be transferred to RT4. ..
It should be noted that, in RT4 and RT5, the RT game is performed as in the first embodiment, but at least RT4 can be the same ART game as in the second embodiment.

Information shown in FIGS. 40 to 46 is stored as data or a program in a storage unit such as a ROM included in the main control unit 10. The CPU included in the main control unit 10 executes this program while referring to the data. As a result, the characteristic operation as described above is realized.
FIG. 47 shows a flowchart of this program, and the characteristic operation described above will be described with reference to this flowchart.

FIG. 47 is a flowchart showing the RT4, 5 shift control processing for controlling shift from RT0 to RT3 to RT4 or RT5.
In this process, first, it is determined whether or not the process has shifted to RT0 (S71).
When the process has not moved to RT0 (S71-No), the process ends.
When the process moves to RT0 (S71-Yes), it is further determined whether or not the user has the "RT4,5 transfer right" (S72).
If the user has the "RT4,5 transfer right" (S72-Yes), the navigation process is executed (S73).
The navigation process is a process of notifying the push order corresponding to “promotion replay 1” when “replay 2” is won at RT0.
As a result, it is possible to shift from RT0 to RT3.
On the other hand, when the "RT4,5 transfer right" is not held (S72-No), the process ends. As a result, even if "Replay 2" is won in RT0, the navigation process is not executed, so that "falling replay" may be stopped, and it is not possible to move from RT0 to RT3, but to RT1. The possibilities will increase.
Furthermore, if you win the "single bonus role" after transitioning to RT3, you can navigate by "pushing" to avoid stopping "slops" regardless of whether you have "RT4,5 transition right". (For example, a push-button design is notified), and the transition to RT0 is avoided.
In addition, when "Replay 3" or "Replay 4" is won, "Promotion Replay 2" or "Promotion Replay 3" is stopped, and the process shifts to either RT4 or RT5. In S74, this transition is determined.
When it is determined that the player has moved to either RT4 or RT5 (S74-Yes), it is determined whether or not the player has won the "RT4,5 transferred right hand" in RT4 or RT5 (S75).
Since the state is “state 2” shown in FIG. 44 after the transition to RT4 or RT5 in the “RT4,5 transition right” possession state, if the “RT4,5 transition right role” is won (S75-Yes) ), "RT4,5 transfer right" is given one by one each time the prize is won (S76).
Next, at the end of RT4 or RT5, one "RT4,5 transfer right" is erased (S77).

As described above, the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment can exhibit the following effects.

For example, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, when transitioning from RT0 to any of RT3 to RT5, control is performed so as to facilitate the transition according to the "number of continuing games" in the advantageous state. ~5 transfer rights" can be transferred to RTs having different expectations of acquisition depending on the "number of continuing games".
On the other hand, in Patent Document 1, based on the fact that a specific combination (rare combination) is won, a game machine in which the number of games in the ART game is relatively difficult to increase from a game state in which it is relatively easy to increase Is mentioned, but there is room for improvement because the ease of addition will not change unless a specific role (rare role) is won.
On the other hand, in the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, it is possible to shift to a gaming state in which the degree of expectation of acquisition of the "shift right" and the ease of addition are different depending on the "number of continuing games" It is possible to change the ease of addition in a different form compared to 1.

Further, for example, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the game is transferred to RT0 after the bonus is finished, the RT state before the bonus is won is referred to, and a privilege such as a “transfer right” according to the RT state is given. be able to.
On the other hand, in Patent Document 2, when winning in an ART lottery performed on the basis of winning a predetermined small winning combination, transition to ART occurs, and the number of ART sets is added according to the small winning combination won in the ART. Therefore, the game playability that gives a profit to the player is disclosed. However, it is well known that the game is provided with a profit to the player in accordance with the winning small winning combination, and since this well-known game is only applied to the game of Patent Document 2, it is unexpected. Nonetheless, it caused a decline in interest.
On the other hand, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, since the number of sets such as “transfer right” is added on condition that the game state such as RT0 is transferred, the “transfer right” or the like is added at an unexpected timing. The number of sets can be added.

Further, for example, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, after the transition to RT3, 4, the "state 2" in which it is easy to obtain the "transition right" depending on the presence or absence and the number of the "transition right" at the time of the transition, etc. It is possible to shift to the so-called "addition specialized state".
On the other hand, in Patent Document 1, when the ART game is started, the number of ART games is always added to the “addition specialized state”, and the number of games added in the “addition specialized state” is used to execute the ART game. A game machine for playing is disclosed. However, since the game is always in the "additional specialized state" when shifting to ART, the game becomes monotonous and there is a possibility that the interest may be deteriorated.
On the other hand, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, it is determined whether or not the “additional specialized state” such as the “state 2” is determined according to the presence or absence of the “migration right”. It is possible to prevent the game from becoming monotonous by giving a change to the game, such as setting the "additional specialized state" when there is a "transition right" and not setting the "additional specialized state" when there is no right.

Further, for example, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the "transfer right" is used to perform a "round number" lottery, and the ART game according to the determined "round number" can be repeatedly executed.
On the other hand, in Patent Document 3, a "shift right" to an ART game such as set stock is acquired based on the satisfaction of a predetermined condition, and the number of games corresponding to the acquired "shift right" (for example, 50 Game machine) is disclosed in which the ART game is continued during the game). When the game machine acquires the "transition right" based on the fact that a predetermined condition is satisfied again during the ART, the game machine is first disclosed. After the ART game of the number of games corresponding to the acquired “transition right” is completed, the ART game has the game characteristic that the ART game continues for the number of games corresponding to the acquired “transition right”. However, since the number of continuing ART games corresponding to one “transition right” is fixed at 50 games, the games become monotonous, and the interest is lowered.
On the other hand, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, even if the number of “transfer rights” is the same, the “round number” can be different for each “transfer right”. Even if the numbers are the same, the number of ART continuing games can be different. As a result, it is possible to prevent the game from becoming monotonous and to improve the interest.

As described above, according to the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, it is possible to solve all or part of such problems to be improved by the conventional gaming machines described in Patent Documents 1 to 3 and the like. You can

Although the preferred embodiments of the gaming machine of the present invention have been described above, the gaming machine of the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments, and various modifications can be made within the scope of the present invention. Needless to say.

For example, in the case of notifying the addition of the number of transfer rights, the number of games, and the like through the notifying means such as the display device 8, the following examples can be given as the notification timing.
For example, in the game, the timing from the operation of the start lever 3 to the operation of the bet button 2a in the next game can be any timing.
Further, a production button (not shown), an operating means such as a jog dial, a lever, or the like may be provided, and the addition notification may be performed by operating the operating means. In addition, when the winning combination relating to the addition is not stopped and displayed, it may be configured not to notify that the addition is performed.
Further, in the present embodiment, the main control unit 10 performs the operation as various means such as the game state control means, but the sub control unit 20 performs a part or all of the operation, and the sub control unit 20 operates as various means. You can also do it.

Further, although the present invention is applied to the slot machine, it can also be applied to other game machines such as pachinko machines (eg, ball slot).
Further, the present invention can be applied to a so-called enclosed game machine in which a game can be executed using a pseudo game medium in a data format without using actual game media such as medals and game balls.

Further, in the present embodiment, the reel that is drive-controlled by the motor is used as the variable display means, but instead of or in addition to this, an image in which the symbol of the reel or the like fluctuates on a display device such as a liquid crystal display By displaying it, the display can be used as a variable display means of the identification information.

1 slot machine 2 medal slot 2a bet button 3 start lever 5 stop button 8 display 9 speaker 10 main control unit 11 lamp 20 sub-control unit 41 reel

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The identification information that is variably displayed on the variable display means is stopped and displayed based on the operation of the player, so that one game is finished, and a profit can be given according to the stop display mode of the identification information on the variable display means. In amusement machines,
Based on the identification display being stopped and displayed in the specific stop display mode on the variable display means by the player performing a specific operation, the game state is changed to the second game state which is more advantageous to the player than the first game state. A game state control means capable of controlling,
Notification right storage means capable of storing notification right,
An operation information notifying unit capable of notifying information regarding the specific operation based on the notification right storing unit storing the notification right;
Notification right reducing means for decreasing the notification right stored in the notification right storing means on the basis of being controlled to the second game state by the game state control means,
Equipped with
The game state control means,
It is possible to control the game state to a third game state which is more advantageous to the player than the first game state, based on the identification information being stopped and displayed in the special display mode on the variable display means,
It is possible to control the game state to the first game state based on the satisfaction of a predetermined ending condition in the third game state,
A gaming state determination means capable of determining whether the gaming state before the transition to the third gaming state is the second gaming state,
A specific value capable of increasing the notification right based on the determination result of the game state determining means when the controlled first game state is changed to another game state after the end of the third game state. Increasing means,
A gaming machine comprising: The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the other gaming state that is shifted from the first gaming state is a gaming state that is more disadvantageous than the third gaming state. A winning combination determining means capable of determining a winning combination for determining the stop display mode of the identification information in one game,
The variable display means, when a predetermined winning combination is determined by the winning combination determining means,
Identification information can be stopped and displayed in the first stop display mode based on the first operation performed by the player,
The identification information can be stopped and displayed in the second stop display mode based on the second operation being performed by the player,
In the first game state, the game state control means controls to another game state based on the identification display being stopped and displayed on the variable display means in the second stop display mode. The gaming machine according to claim 1. There are multiple types of the second game state,
When the game state control means controls the third game state based on the stop display of the identification information in the special stop display mode in the second game state, the third state after the third game state ends. The game machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein control for returning to the second game state before controlling to the 3 game state is performed. There are multiple types of the second game state,
The specific value increasing means increases the notification right in accordance with the type of the second game state before controlling to the third game state. Game machine. The identification information that is variably displayed on the variable display means is stopped and displayed based on the operation of the player, so that one game is finished, and a profit can be given according to the stop display mode of the identification information on the variable display means. In amusement machines,
Game state control means capable of controlling the game state to a second game state which is more advantageous to the player than the first game state,
In the second gaming state, operation information notification means capable of notifying information regarding special operations,
Equipped with
The variable display means can stop and display the identification information in a stop display mode in which a profit is given to the player based on the special operation being performed,
The second game state is a game state in which a specific value that is reduced according to the progress of the game has reached a predetermined value and can be transferred to another game state.
The game state control means,
It is possible to control the game state to a third game state which is more advantageous to the player than the first game state, based on the identification information being stopped and displayed in the special display mode on the variable display means,
It is possible to control the game state to the first game state based on the satisfaction of a predetermined ending condition in the third game state,
A gaming state determination means capable of determining whether the gaming state before the transition to the third gaming state is the second gaming state,
A specific value capable of increasing the specific value based on the determination result of the game state determining means when the controlled first game state is changed to another game state after the end of the third game state. Increasing means,
A gaming machine comprising:

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