JP2020179238A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine which can prevent the lowering of an interest of a game.SOLUTION: A game machine comprises: main control means which can control a game state; performance execution means which can execute a performance corresponding to the game state; sub-control means which can control the performance execution means; and notification means which can execute a prescribed notification when the game state controlled by the main control means is in a specified game state which is advantageous to a player. The main control means comprises determination means which can determine whether or not to impart a right for controlling the game state to the specified game state when a specified condition is established, the sub-control means can make the performance execution means execute a specified performance for notifying information related to a determination result indicated by the determination means, and the notification means can execute the prescribed notification up until a game in which the specified performance is executed by the performance execution means is executed when it is determined that the right is not imparted by the determination means.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 83

Description

The present invention relates to a game machine.

There is a slot machine as this kind of game machine. For example, in a slot machine, the number of game media on hand tends to increase due to a normal game state in which it is difficult to increase the number of game media on hand and an increase in the probability of winning a small winning combination. Those having an advantageous gaming state are common.
In addition, in recent slot machines, as a result of the establishment of predetermined conditions, as an advantageous game state, a bonus that increases the winning rate of a small role, RT (replay time) that increases the winning rate of a replay role, a small role or a replay role. AT (assist time) that assists winning prizes, etc., ART (assist replay time) that assists winning prizes such as small roles and replay roles after increasing the winning rate of replay roles by combining RT and AT, etc. It is also known that a gaming state called such as is generated (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2012-115323

However, there was room for improvement in such a conventional gaming machine.

In order to solve the above problems, the gaming machine of the present invention has a main control means capable of controlling a gaming state, an effect executing means capable of executing an effect according to the game state, and a sub-control capable of controlling the effect executing means. The main control means includes means and a notification means capable of executing a predetermined notification when the gaming state controlled by the main control means is a specific gaming state advantageous to the player, and the main control means has specific conditions. When it is established, the sub-control means includes a determination means capable of determining whether or not to grant the right to control the specific gaming state, and the sub-control means provides a specific effect of notifying information on the determination result by the determination means. It is possible to cause the effect executing means to execute, and when the determination means determines that the right is not granted, the notification means is described until the game in which the specific effect is executed by the effect executing means. The configuration is such that a predetermined notification can be executed.

It is a schematic front view which shows the appearance of a game machine. It is a schematic perspective view which shows the internal structure of a game machine. It is a block diagram which shows the control composition of a game machine. It is a chart which shows the arrangement of a reel symbol. It is a chart which shows the combination of the symbols of the winning combination. It is a state transition diagram of the RT state. It is a chart which shows the transition condition of the RT state. It is a state transition diagram of a game state. It is a chart which shows the high accuracy preparation game number lottery table. It is a chart which shows the high accuracy stage lottery table (RT3). It is a chart which shows the high accuracy stage lottery table (other than RT3). It is a chart which shows the stage A lottery table. It is a chart which shows the RT stock high accuracy game number lottery table. It is a chart which shows the RT stock high probability game number subtraction stop lottery table. It is a chart which shows the stage B lottery table (via a special stage confirmation stage). It is a chart which shows the stage B lottery table (via push order challenge). It is a chart which shows the RT stock lottery table (stage B1). It is a chart which shows the continuation rate lottery table (stage B1). It is a chart which shows the special zone expectation level lottery table. It is a chart which shows the special zone lottery table (green level). It is a chart which shows the special zone lottery table (red level). It is a chart which shows the special zone lottery table (blue level). It is a chart which shows the special zone lottery table (yellow level). It is a chart which shows the special zone lottery table (green level). It is a chart which shows the special zone lottery table (red level). It is a chart which shows the stage C2 lottery table. It is a chart which shows the continuation rate lottery table (stage C1). It is a chart which shows the RT stock lottery table (stage C2). It is a chart which shows the stage B lottery table (stage E1). It is a chart which shows the RT stock lottery table (stage E1). It is a chart which shows the stage B lottery table (high accuracy). It is a chart which shows the stage B lottery table (high accuracy preparation 4 games or more). It is a chart which shows the stage B lottery table (high accuracy preparation 3 games or less). It is a chart which shows the special bonus lottery table. It is a chart which shows the stage A lottery table (blue BB, red BB). It is a chart which shows the stage B lottery table (blue BB, red BB). It is a chart which shows the continuation rate lottery table (blue BB, red BB). It is a chart which shows the RT stock lottery table (blue BB, red BB). It is a chart which shows the continuation rate lottery table (specialization bonus 1). It is a chart which shows the continuation rate lottery table (specialization bonus 2). It is a chart which shows the RT stock lottery table (specialization bonus 3). It is a chart which shows the advantageous section game number lottery table for production. It is a chart which shows the production level lottery table. It is a chart which shows the production pattern lottery table (level 1). It is a chart which shows the production pattern lottery table (level 2). It is a chart which shows the production pattern lottery table (level 3). It is a chart which shows the production pattern lottery table (level 4). It is a chart which shows the announcement pattern lottery table (the first game). It is a chart which shows the announcement pattern lottery table (second game). It is a chart which shows the announcement pattern lottery table (third game). It is a chart which shows the effect pattern lottery table (mode 1). It is a chart which shows the effect pattern lottery table (mode 2). It is a chart which shows the effect pattern lottery table (mode 1). It is a chart which shows the effect pattern lottery table (mode 2). It is a flowchart which shows the normal control processing. It is a flowchart which shows the high-accuracy preparation control process. It is a flowchart which shows the high accuracy control processing. It is a flowchart which shows the stage A control process. It is a flowchart which shows the stage B1 control process. It is a flowchart which shows the stage B2 control process. It is a flowchart which shows the continuation of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the stage C control process. It is a flowchart which shows the stage D control process. It is a flowchart which shows the stage E control process. It is a flowchart which shows the control process at the time of a bonus winning. It is a flowchart which shows the blue BB, red BB control processing. It is a flowchart which shows the chance BB control processing. It is a flowchart which shows the blue different color BB, red different color BB control processing. It is a flowchart which shows the control process at the end of a bonus. It is a flowchart which shows the game explanation screen display control processing. It is a flowchart which shows the advantageous section game number determination process for production. It is a flowchart which shows the advantageous section lamp lighting control processing. It is a flowchart which shows the continuous production decision processing. It is a flowchart which shows the RB winning effect control processing. It is a flowchart which shows the RB winning effect control processing. It is a flowchart which shows the RB end effect control processing. It is a figure explaining the display of the game explanation screen in the non-game. It is a figure explaining the display of the game explanation screen during a game. It is a chart explaining the operation reminder image display period. (A) and (B) are diagrams for explaining the display of the game explanation screen when the navigation image is displayed during the push order challenge, and (B) and (C) are the diagrams for displaying the navigation image during the stage B1. It is a figure explaining the display of the game explanation screen at the time of playing. It is a figure explaining the display of the game explanation screen at the time of displaying the effect button image in a stage B1. (A) is a diagram for explaining exceptional information displayed on the game explanation screen during stage A1, and (B) and (C) are diagrams on the game explanation screen when a reminder image is displayed during the bonus. It is a figure explaining the display. It is a figure explaining an example of the production during the continuous production. It is a figure explaining the update (switching) of the special zone expectation level. It is a figure explaining the game composition in a different color BB. It is a figure explaining the determination condition of the standby screen in a different color BB. It is a figure which shows an example of the production with the display in a different color BB. It is a figure which shows the flow of the game in a different color BB. It is a figure which shows an example of the display mode on the display | display of a stage C2. It is a state transition diagram of the game state (RT state) in another embodiment.

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

First, the overall configuration of the slot machine 1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 and 2.
The slot machine 1 is an embodiment of the gaming machine according to the present invention, and like a normal slot machine, 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. There is.

A display window 6 that allows the rear to be visually recognized is formed in the central portion of the front door 1a, and the design represented on the reel 41 can be visually recognized through the display window 6.
Further, a step portion protruding to the front side is formed below the display window 6, and a medal insertion slot 2 for inserting a medal and a player pressing operation at the start of the game are performed on the upper surface of the step portion. It is provided with a bet button 2a for setting the number of bets, an effect button 2c which is an effect operation means for performing operations related to the effect of the slot machine 1, and a cross key button 2d, which does not affect the progress of the game. ..
The effect button 2c is a button capable of giving a change to the effect image or the like on the display 8 by a player pressing operation, and the cross key button 2d is a button for selecting a display item on the display 8 by a player pressing operation. , It is a button that can be released.
Further, below the step portion, a start lever 3 operated by the player when starting the game and a stop button 5 operated by the player when the reel 41 is stopped are provided.

Further, above the display window 6, a navigation lamp 12 for navigating the operation order of the stop button 5 to the player is provided. Further, below the display window 6, an advantageous section lamp 13 for notifying that the player is in an advantageous state is provided.

On the upper part of the front door 1a, for example, a display 8 composed of a liquid crystal display and operating as a notification means, a grant notification means, a specific notification means, a continuous information notification means, and a specific information notification means according to the present invention is provided. There is.
On the left and right sides of the display 8, a speaker 9 for producing a sound effect and a notification, and a lamp 11 having a light emitting means such as an LED for producing a light effect are built in.
Further, a medal payout outlet 7b from which medals are paid out is provided at the lower part of the front door 1a.

The upper part of the housing 1b includes a main control unit 10 that comprehensively controls the game, and a sub control unit 20 that controls the production of the game under the control of the main control unit 10.
Further, a drum unit 4 for rotationally driving the reel 41 is provided in the central portion of the housing 1b. The drum unit 4 is configured such that reels 41a, 41b, and reels 41c are arranged side by side in the horizontal direction, and these reels 41a to 41c are configured to be rotatable by driving a stepping motor (not shown). Further, a plurality of symbols (identification information) are represented on the outer peripheral surfaces of the reels 41a to 41c according to a predetermined arrangement, and a predetermined number (for example, 3) is continuous for each reel 41a to 41c in the stopped state of the reels 41. The design of one) can be visually recognized through the display window 6.
Further, a medal payout device 7 for paying out medals and a hopper 7a for storing medals are provided in the lower part of the housing 1b, and the medals paid out from the medal payout device 7 are used by the player via the medal payout outlet 7b. Will be paid out to.

FIG. 3 shows the configuration of the control system of the slot machine 1. The components that are the same as or correspond to the components described with reference to FIGS. 1 and 2 are designated by the same reference numerals.

The main control unit 10 includes a CPU (not shown) that performs various arithmetic processes, a ROM (not shown) that stores control programs, control data, etc., a storage area that temporarily stores various data, and a work area of the CPU. A RAM (not shown) and the like equipped with the above are provided.
Further, a bet button 2a, a medal selector 2b, a start lever 3, and a stop button 5 (stop buttons 5a to 5c) are connected to the main control unit 10 so that signals from sensors built in each device can be input. Has been done.
Further, the main control unit 10 performs a game start process, a process of sampling a random number from a random number generator (not shown), and the like based on the signal from the start lever 3. Then, the main control unit 10 performs an internal lottery process for the winning combination based on the sampled random numbers.

Further, the main control unit 10 is connected to a drum unit 4, a medal payout device 7, an advantageous section lamp 13, and a sub control unit 20, and is configured to be able to output a signal to each device.
The main control unit 10 performs a game start process of rotating the reels 41a to 41c and a process of stopping the reels 41a to 41c based on the signal from the start lever 3.
Further, the main control unit 10 drives the medal payout device 7 to pay out medals based on the establishment of the medal payout condition at the end of the game.
The advantageous section lamp 13 is composed of, for example, an LED, and the main control unit 10 performs a process of turning on the advantageous section lamp 13 when a gaming state advantageous to the player occurs.

Further, the sub-control unit 20 is connected to an effect button 2c, a cross key button 2d, a display 8, a speaker 9, a lamp 11, and a navigation lamp 12, and is configured to be able to output a signal to each device. Based on the control information from the main control unit 10 in only one direction, the sub-control unit 20 performs image processing of a predetermined effect on the display 8, output treatment of the speaker 9 for performing various effects and notifications, LEDs, and the like. The lighting process of the lamp 11 composed of the above is performed.
Further, the sub-control unit 20 can control switching control of each effect, display of a game explanation screen described later, and the like based on the signal from the effect button 2c.
Further, the sub-control unit 20 is provided with a ROM (not shown) for storing various information such as a program related to the effect, effect image data, audio data, a storage area for temporarily storing various data, a work area of the CPU, and the like. RAM (not shown) and the like are provided.
The navigation lamp 12 is composed of, for example, LEDs, and the sub control unit 20 lights the navigation lamp 12 for navigating (notifying) the operation order of the stop button 5 based on the control information from the main control unit 10. I do.

Such a slot machine 1 is configured to be able to execute the following slot machine games by operating the main control unit 10 as a game state control means or the like.

At the start of the game, the number of bets is set using medals (including credit medals).
There are two methods for setting the number of bets, one is to insert medals directly from the medal insertion slot 2 and the other is to press the bet button 2a.

In the method of inserting medals from the medal insertion slot 2 to set the number of bets, the inserted medals are detected by the medal selector 2b provided on the back surface of the front door 1a, so that the bets corresponding to the number of inserted medals are bet. The number (however, the upper limit is the number of bets "3" corresponding to three medals) will be set.
The upper limit of the number of bets may be "1", "2", or "4" or more.

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

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

In this game-startable state, the operation of the start lever 3 is effective. In this effective state, when the start lever 3 is tilted, the game is started, the reels 41a to 41c on which a plurality of symbols are represented start to fluctuate, and a plurality of replay combinations, small combinations, bonus combinations, etc. are started. An internal lottery process is executed in which the lottery result of this game is determined in advance before the reel 41 is stopped from among the winning combinations (including the winning combination) (winning combination determination means, advance determination means).
In the internal lottery process, the winning combination of this game is determined by lottery from a plurality of winning combinations based on a predetermined winning probability.
In the present embodiment, the internal lottery process is completed before the reels 41a to 41c reach steady rotation, but the reels 41a to 41c may be completed before the reels start rotating.

Each reel 41a to 41c is an example of the variable display means, and as shown in FIG. 4, for example, as a plurality of (for example, 20) symbols serving as identification information on the peripheral surface of each reel 41a to 41c, for example. "Replay", "Bell", "Cherry", "Red 7", "Blue 7", "White 7", "Bar", etc. are represented respectively, and after gradually increasing the rotation speed from the stopped state, It reaches a steady rotation that rotates at a constant speed.
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 stop buttons 5a to 5c are examples of operation means (stop operation means, derivation operation means) for performing the stop operation of the reel 41, and for example, the light emitting means such as the LED built in the stop buttons 5a to 5c is lit. By doing so, the pressing operation becomes possible, and when each stop button 5 is pressed in such a state, the operation is stopped at a combination of symbols allowed by the operation timing and the lottery result of the internal lottery process. The reels 41a to 41c are stopped and controlled.

In the stopped state, the three symbols represented in the reels 41a to 41c, which are continuous in the vertical direction, are stopped so as to face the outside of the machine from the display window 6 (sometimes referred to as a stop display), and the stop display mode at this time is set. Whether or not there is a prize is determined based on this.
In the present embodiment, the winning judgment is made based on the combination of the symbols stopped only on the rising line among the upper / middle / lower lines, the falling right line, and the rising right line. It has become.
The number of valid lines (also referred to as winning lines) for determining winning is not limited to one line, and may be changed as appropriate depending on the arrangement configuration of symbols, the type of symbols, the combination of symbols corresponding to the winning combination, and the like. Can be done.

[Combination of winning combination and corresponding symbol]
Next, the combination of each winning combination and the symbol corresponding to each winning combination will be described with reference to FIG.
In addition, the combination of symbols corresponding to each winning combination shown in FIG. 5 shows an example.
In the slot machine 1, the winning combination of the winning combination is determined when the combination of symbols displayed on the winning line matches the combination of the symbols corresponding to the winning combination. Then, when the winning combination is won, the player is given a privilege according to the winning combination.
Winning roles are roughly divided into three types: small roles, replay roles, and bonus roles.
Small roles include, for example, a bell role, a watermelon role, a cherry role, a chance role, and a single role.
In the following explanation, the role of cherry, the role of watermelon, and the role of chance are collectively referred to as "rare role".

The bell role includes a "common bell" and a "special bell" in which combinations of symbols are aligned regardless of the operation order (hereinafter, also referred to as push order) for the stop buttons 5a to 5c.
For the "common bell", the combination of symbols such as "blue 7, bell, blue 7" stops in the order of "left reel 41a, middle reel 41b, right reel 41c" on the winning line (the same applies hereinafter). The bell symbols are aligned on the middle line.
For the "special bell", the combination of symbols such as "blue 7 bell bell" stops on the winning line, and the combination of symbols such as "bell bell replay" stops on the middle line.

There are "weak cherry", "strong cherry", and "strongest cherry" in the role of cherry, and the cherry pattern can be stopped on the winning line of the left reel 41a.
For "weak cherry", the combination of symbols such as "cherry, cherry, bell" can be stopped on the winning line, and for "strong cherry", the combination of symbols such as "cherry, cherry, cherry" on the winning line. Can be stopped, and for the "strongest cherry", the combination of symbols such as "cherry replay bell" can be stopped on the winning line.

The watermelon role ("watermelon") can stop the combination of "bell watermelon bell" symbols on the winning line, and the chance role ("chance eye") is "bell watermelon" on the winning line. Combinations of symbols such as "replay" can be stopped.
There are "1 card combination 1", "1 sheet combination 2", "1 sheet combination 3", and "1 sheet combination 4" in the 1-card combination. For example, "1 sheet combination 1" is "1 card combination 1" on the winning line. The combination of "Blank Cherry Watermelon" symbols can be stopped.

For the replay role, there are "normal replay" in which the combination of symbols is aligned regardless of the pressing order, "special replay" in which the combination of symbols is aligned by performing the push operation, and the combination of symbols is aligned by following a specific pressing order. There is a "push order replay".
In "normal replay", the combination of symbols such as "blue 7, white 7, replay" stops on the winning line, and the replay symbols are aligned on the upper line.

"White 7 replay", "fake play", and "reach eye replay" are set in the "special replay".
"White 7 Replay" and "Fake Play" are winning combinations that are subject to lottery while staying at RT5, which will be described later, in the RT state.
In "White 7 Replay", when "White 7 Replay" is won, it is necessary to press the "White 7" symbol in order to stop and display the combination of the corresponding symbols, and if the pressing operation is successful. The combination of symbols such as "white 7, white 7, white 7" is stopped, and the white 7 symbols are aligned on the effective line or the lower line (white 7 alignment).
Further, in the present embodiment, when the "White 7 Replay" is won during the special stage, a privilege (RT stock described later) that is advantageous to the player is given.
Fake play is provided as a slapstick role for White 7 replay, and if you succeed in pressing the "White 7" symbol when you win the Fake play, "Replay / White 7 / White 7" The combination of symbols such as "" is stopped, "white 7 matching" is not stopped and displayed, and the privilege that is advantageous to the player is not given.

The reach eye replay is a winning combination that is a lottery target in RT6, which will be described later.
When the reach eye replay is won, if the operation of pressing the "white 7" symbol is successful, the combination of the symbols such as "white 7, watermelon 2, white 7" can be stopped. Specifically, the "white 7" symbol is stopped and displayed in a mode in which the upper line and the lower line are lined up in parallel, or in a diamond shape, suggesting the player to win a bonus.
In addition, in "White 7 Replay", "Fake Replay" and "Reach Eye Replay", if the eye-pressing operation fails, the combination of the "Replay / Replay / Replay" symbols is stopped at the predetermined line. You may.

"RT2 transition replay", "RT3 transition replay", "RT4 transition replay", and "RT5 transition replay" are set in the "push order replay".
For example, if you win the RT2 transition replay, you can operate the stop buttons 5a to 5c in the corresponding push order to get a combination of symbols such as "blue 7, white 7, replay" and win the RT3 transition replay. If you do, you will have a combination of symbols such as "Blue 7, Replay, Blue 7", and if you win the RT4 transition replay, you will have a combination of symbols such as "Bell, Replay, Blue 7", and you will transition to RT5. If you win the replay, you will have a combination of "Bell Replay Bell" symbols.

RT2 transition replay, RT3 transition replay, RT4 transition replay, RT5 transition replay (hereinafter collectively referred to as "RT transition replay") are transitions from the current gaming state (RT state) to another gaming state (RT state). It is designed to function as a trigger for state transition.
For example, the RT2 transition replay and the RT5 transition replay function as promotion replays that trigger a transition to another gaming state (RT state) that is more advantageous to the player than the current gaming state (RT state).
Further, the RT3 transition replay and the RT4 transition replay function as a fall replay that triggers a transition to another gaming state (RT state) that is more disadvantageous to the player than the current gaming state (RT state). The details of the RT state will be described later.
Further, if the RT transition replay is won and the stop buttons 5a to 5c are not operated in the corresponding push order, "replay / replay / replay" may be stopped and displayed on the upper line. In this case, the RT state does not shift.

In addition, among the winning combinations excluding the bonus combination, the "common bell", "special bell", and "single combination" are set to the four-step setting value (hereinafter referred to as the game setting value) set in the slot machine 1. It has both types of winning combination (winning combination with setting difference) in which the winning probability fluctuates according to it, and winning combination (winning combination without setting difference) in which the winning probability does not change in all four game setting values.
In the following explanation, the winning combination with setting difference is "common bell A", "special bell A", "single combination 1A-4A", and the winning combination without setting difference is "common bell B", "special bell B". , "1 piece combination 1B-4B" will be described separately.
On the other hand, the winning combination other than these is assumed to be set as a setting difference non-winning combination.
The winning combination with a setting difference and the winning combination without a setting difference are not limited to these, and can be set arbitrarily.

Big bonus and regular bonus are set as bonus roles.
For the big bonus, if you win the big bonus, the combination of symbols will stop at "Red 7, Blue 7, Red 7" etc., and the Blue 7 symbols will be aligned in the middle line or the downward-sloping line "Blue 7 Bonus (Blue 7 Bonus) Below, "Blue BB)", "Red 7 bonus (hereinafter, red BB)" where the combination of symbols stops at "Red 7, Red 7, Red 7", etc., and the combination of symbols is "Bar, bar, bar""Chance Bonus (hereinafter, Chance BB)" that stops at, and "Blue 7 / Blue 7 / White 7" that stops at "Red 7, Blue 7, Cherry" and "Blue 7, Blue 7, White 7" on the middle line. There are "7 different color bonus (hereinafter, blue different color BB)" and "red 7 different color bonus (hereinafter, red different color BB)" in which the combination of symbols stops at "red 7, red 7, white 7".

As for the regular bonus, if you win the regular bonus, the combination of symbols will stop at "Watermelon / Watermelon / Red 7" etc., and the 7 symbols will stop in a V shape. "High net increase regular bonus (hereinafter, high net increase RB)" There is a "low net increase regular bonus (hereinafter, low net increase RB)" in which the combination of symbols stops at "watermelon, watermelon, bell" and the like, and 7 symbols do not stop in a V shape.
The bonus combination can carry over the winning right as long as the combination of the winning game and the game after the winning game does not stop. Therefore, the established state of the bonus winning is maintained until the bonus combination is won by stopping the combination of the corresponding symbols (hereinafter, this gaming state is referred to as the "bonus internal winning state").

In addition, the big bonus and regular bonus are a bonus with a difference in winning probability (bonus with setting difference) according to the four-stage game setting value set in slot machine 1, and a winning probability with the game setting value of each stage. It is divided into bonuses that have no difference (bonus with no setting difference).
Specifically, blue BB, red BB, and chance BB are classified as a bonus with no setting difference, and blue different color BB, red different color BB, high net increase RB, and low net increase RB are classified as a setting difference bonus.
These setting difference non-bonuses are duplicated at a predetermined rate when the setting difference non-rare combination is won, and the setting difference bonus is duplicated at a predetermined rate when the setting difference rare combination is won.

Based on the combination of symbols as described above, the winning of the small combination, the replay combination, and the bonus combination is determined respectively, and as a result of the determination, when the combination of the symbols is the combination of the symbols corresponding to each of the above, a prize is won. Is established and the game value is given according to the establishment of each prize.
For example, in the role of a bell, six medals are paid out by stopping the combination of symbols corresponding to the "common bell" and the "special bell".
In addition, 5 medals are paid out by the stop display of the combination of symbols corresponding to the watermelon role, and 4 medals are paid out by the stop display of the combination of symbols corresponding to the cherry role.
In addition, one medal is paid out by stopping the combination of symbols corresponding to the one-card combination. At this time, if the stop buttons 5a to 5c are operated at the predetermined push-buttons to stop the combination of the corresponding symbols, one sheet is paid out, but if the stop buttons 5a to 5c are not operated at the predetermined push-buttons. , "One-card combination" is missed, and a predetermined combination of symbols (hereinafter, one-sheet combination spilled eyes) is stopped so that the payout is not made.
In addition, the stop display of the combination of symbols corresponding to the "replay combination" enables the game to be played without inserting medals in the next game, that is, without spending medals.
In addition, the winning probability of each winning combination excluding the "bonus combination" is, in principle, the replay role>"commonbell">"weakcherry">"specialbell">"watermelon">"watermelon" in each game setting value 1 to 4. It is assumed that the relationship of "strong cherry">"chanceeye">"strongestcherry", that is, the replay role is the easiest to win and the "strongest cherry" is the most difficult to win.

Further, since the symbols of the bell combination and the replay combination are arranged within 5 consecutive frames on all the reels 41a to 41c, they can be always stopped on the effective line by the pull-in stop control of 4 frames. On the other hand, the symbols other than the bell role and the replay role are not necessarily arranged within 5 consecutive frames, so even if the pull-in stop control of 4 frames is performed, the winning combination cannot be stopped on the winning line and the winning combination is missed. In some cases. That is, in order to stop these symbols on the winning line, it is necessary to press the stop buttons 5a to 5c aiming at the desired symbols (so-called push-button operation).

In addition to such a configuration, the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment has a gaming state as shown below and a characteristic game property based on this gaming state.
Each game state is controlled (hereinafter, also referred to as transition) to each game state by the main control unit 10 operating as the game state control means.
First, the RT state of the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 6 and 7.

(RT state)
The slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment has three stages of winning probabilities of "replay combination" in the internal lottery process, low, medium, and high, and is in the RT0 to 6 state (hereinafter, also simply referred to as RT0 to 6). have.

RT0 is a low replay probability state, and is set to win the replay combination with a probability of, for example, 1 / 7.3 in the internal lottery process, and the player has a higher probability of winning the replay combination than RT2, 5, and 6. It is a disadvantageous game state.
The entry into RT0 is triggered by the stoppage of the "one-card combination spill" at the time of winning the "one-card combination" in RT1 and 2, and then shifts from RT1 and 2 to RT0.
In addition, the entry into RT0 was triggered by the fact that 127 games were played in RT3, 36 games were played in RT4, and 30 games were played in RT5, and then from RT3 to 5. Move to RT0.

The end of RT0 is that, at RT0, the combination of symbols corresponding to "RT2 transition replay (promotion replay)" has stopped, the combination of symbols corresponding to "RT5 transition replay (promotion replay)" has stopped, and "RT3". The combination of symbols corresponding to "Transition replay (demotion replay)" has stopped, and the combination of symbols corresponding to "RT4 transition replay (demotion replay)" has stopped, and then the transition from RT0 to RT2-5 To do.
Further, the end of RT0 is triggered by the winning of a bonus combination in the internal lottery process performed in RT0, and then the transition from RT0 to RT6.
In this way, RT0 is not a finite gaming state with a predetermined gaming period, but an infinite number of gaming states that do not transition to another gaming state unless the combination of symbols corresponding to the RT transition replay is stopped or a bonus is won. It is in a gaming state (infinite RT).

RT1 is in a low replay probability state, and is set to win the replay combination with a probability of, for example, 1 / 7.3 in the internal lottery process, and the player has a higher probability of winning the replay combination than RT2, 5, and 6. It is a disadvantageous game state.
The entry into RT1 is triggered by turning on the power or changing the game setting value (including the case where the same game setting value is reset (resetting the setting value)) accompanied by the operation of a predetermined initialization switch, etc., and then after that. Move to RT1.
In addition, the entry into RT1 is triggered by the end of the bonus, and then shifts to RT1.
The end of RT1 is triggered by the stop of the "one-card combination spill" at the time of winning the "one-card combination" in RT1, and then shifts from RT1 to RT0.
Further, the end of RT1 is triggered by the winning of a bonus combination in the internal lottery process performed in RT1, and then the transition from RT1 to RT6 occurs.
In this way, RT1 is not a finite game state in which the game period is set in advance, but an infinite game that does not shift to another game state unless the "spilled eye" of one card is stopped or a bonus is won. It is in a state (infinite RT).

RT2 is in a high replay probability state, and is set to win the replay combination with a probability of, for example, 1 / 1.5 in the internal lottery process, and from RT0, 1, 3, 4, 6 in the winning probability of the replay combination. Is also a game state that is advantageous to the player.
The entry into RT2 is triggered by the stop of the combination of symbols corresponding to the "RT2 transition replay" at RT0, and then the transition from RT0 to RT2.
The end of RT2 is that the combination of symbols corresponding to "RT3 transition replay" has stopped in RT2, the combination of symbols corresponding to "RT4 transition replay" has stopped, and the combination of symbols corresponding to "RT5 transition replay" has stopped. After that, it shifts from RT2 to RT3-5.
Further, the end of RT2 is triggered by the stop of the "one-card combination spilled eye" at the time of winning the "one-card combination" in RT2, and then shifts from RT2 to RT0.
Further, the end of RT2 is triggered by the winning of a bonus combination in the internal lottery process performed in RT2, and then the transition from RT2 to RT6 occurs.
In this way, RT2 is not in a finite game state in which the game period is predetermined, and the combination of symbols corresponding to the RT transition replay is stopped, the "spilled eye" of the one-card combination is stopped, or the bonus is not won. As long as it is, it is an infinite gaming state (infinite RT) that does not shift to another gaming state.

RT3 is in a low replay probability state, and is set to win the replay combination with a probability of, for example, 1 / 7.3 in the internal lottery process, and the player has a higher probability of winning the replay combination than RT2, 5, and 6. It is a disadvantageous game state.
The entry into RT3 is triggered by the stop of the combination of symbols corresponding to the "RT3 transition replay" at RT0 and 2, and then shifts from RT0 and 2 to RT3.
The end of RT3 is triggered by the time when 127 games are played, and then the transition from RT3 to RT0 occurs.
Further, the end of RT3 is triggered by the winning of a bonus combination in the internal lottery process performed in RT3, and then the transition from RT3 to RT6 occurs.
As described above, the RT3 is in a finite game state (finite RT) that ends when the game is executed a predetermined number of times (127 games).

RT4 is in a low replay probability state, and is set to win the replay combination with a probability of, for example, 1 / 7.3 in the internal lottery process, and the player has a higher probability of winning the replay combination than RT2, 5, and 6. It is a disadvantageous game state.
The entry into RT4 is triggered by the stop of the combination of symbols corresponding to the "RT4 transition replay" at RT0 and 2, and then shifts from RT0 and 2 to RT4.
The end of RT4 is triggered by the time when 36 games are played, and then the transition from RT4 to RT0 occurs.
Further, the end of RT4 is triggered by the winning of a bonus combination in the internal lottery process performed in RT4, and then the transition from RT4 to RT6 occurs.
As described above, the RT4 is in a finite game state (finite RT) that ends when the game is executed a predetermined number of times (36 games).

RT5 is in a high replay probability state, and is set to win the replay combination with a probability of, for example, 1 / 1.5 in the internal lottery process, and from RT0, 1, 3, 4, 6 in the winning probability of the replay combination. Is also a game state that is advantageous to the player.
The entry into RT5 is triggered by the stop of the combination of symbols corresponding to the "RT5 transition replay" at RT0 and 2, and then shifts from RT0 and 2 to RT5.
The end of RT5 is triggered by the time when 30 games are played, and then the transition from RT5 to RT0 occurs.
Further, the end of RT5 is triggered by the winning of a bonus combination in the internal lottery process performed in RT5, and then the transition from RT5 to RT6.
As described above, the RT 5 is in a finite game state (finite RT) that ends when the game is executed a predetermined number of times (30 games).

RT6 is a medium replay probability state, is a bonus internal winning state, and is set to win a replay combination with a probability of, for example, 1 / 6.0 in the internal lottery process, and RT0, with a winning probability of a replay combination, It is a gaming state that is more advantageous to the player than 1, 3 and 4, and more disadvantageous to the player than RTs 2 and 5.
The entry into RT6 is triggered by winning a bonus combination in the internal lottery process during RT0-5, and then shifts from RT0-5 to RT6.
Further, the end of RT6 is triggered by the stop of the combination of bonus symbols, and then the RT6 shifts to the bonus.
In this way, the RT6 is in the bonus internal winning state, and is not a finite game state in which the game period is predetermined, but an infinite game state (infinite) that does not shift to another game state unless the combination of bonus symbols is stopped. RT).

The bonus is a gaming state that is advantageous to the player who wins a small role such as "bell role" with a high probability.
The entry into the bonus is triggered by the suspension of the combination of bonus symbols at RT6, and then shifts from RT6 to the bonus (big bonus).
In addition, the end of the bonus is triggered by the time when the number of medals exceeding a predetermined number is paid out, and then the bonus shifts to RT1.
As described above, the bonus is a gaming state that ends when the number of medals exceeding a predetermined number is paid out.

As described above, in the present embodiment, a plurality of RT states having different advantages are provided, and RT0, 1, 3, 4 which are relatively disadvantageous to the player are shifted to RTs 2, 5 which are relatively advantageous to the player, and RT0 to 0 By winning the bonus in 5, the game has the property of shifting to the bonus game state via RT6.
In such a game property, staying at RT5 becomes an advantageous gaming state for the player, and further, at RT0 that shifts after the end of RT5, it is possible to repeat a loop that shifts (returns) to RT5 again. , The game progresses in an advantageous way for the player. Therefore, it is preferable for the player that RT0 or RT2 capable of shifting to RT5 does not shift (fall) to RT3 or RT4.

Therefore, in RT0 and 2, the combination of symbols corresponding to the promotion replay (“RT5 transition replay”) is stopped, or the fall replay (“RT1 transition replay”, “RT3 transition replay”, “RT4 transition replay”) is stopped. It is preferable for the player to operate the stop button 5 so that the stop button 5 does not stop.
However, it is apparently impossible to determine whether or not these promotion replays and fall replays have been won, and the combination of symbols corresponding to these promotion replays and fall replays should be stopped or not stopped. The stop button 5 cannot be operated.

Therefore, when a predetermined condition is satisfied, the promotion replay is stopped by notifying (navigating) the pressing order of the stop button 5 and the symbol that serves as a guide for pressing the button 5 through a notification means such as a display 8. In addition, or by giving the player a privilege of assisting the fall replay so that it does not stop, the player is provided with support.
Specifically, the combination of the corresponding symbols is displayed on the display 8 as "left → middle → right", and the respective sounds are output from the speaker 9 in the order of "left", "middle", and "right". To do.
At this time, the navigation lamps 12 are turned on in the corresponding order "12a->12b->12c".
That is, the operation for the stop button 5 is navigated through the notification means such as the display 8, the speaker 9, and the navigation lamp 12. In the present embodiment, the operation display displayed on the display 8 or the like is also referred to as push order navigation (special information).
As a result, when the player operates the stop button 5 according to this navigation, promotion to the RT state favorable to the player and prevention of falling into the RT state unfavorable to the player are supported.

For example, in RT0 and 2, if you have the right to transfer to RT5 (hereinafter, also referred to as "RT stock"), the combination of symbols corresponding to the promotion replay ("RT5 transition replay") The push order navigation is notified so that the fall replay (“RT1 transition replay”, “RT3 transition replay”, “RT4 transition replay”) does not stop.
One or two or more "RT stocks" are given to the player based on the satisfaction of the predetermined conditions, and one disappears when the player shifts to RT5. It should be noted that one may disappear when RT5 ends.

As described above, the slot machine 1 is configured to be able to control a plurality of RT states by operating the main control unit 10 as the game state control means.
Further, in the slot machine 1, in addition to such a configuration, the main control unit 10 has a stop display control means, a determination means, a notification period determination means, a transmission means, a privilege giving means, a probability state control means, a probability state determination means, and the like. By operating as a predetermining means, a state control means, a predetermining means, a derivation control means and a counting means, and the sub-control unit 20 operates as a changing means, an effect state control means, a receiving means and an effect pattern determining means. As a result, the following characteristic game characteristics can be realized.
Further, in the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the main control unit 10 and the sub control unit 20 cooperate with each other to transition a plurality of types of gaming states as shown in FIG.

The main control unit 10 can control the game in the slot machine 1 into a plurality of game states (hereinafter referred to as ball ejection states), and controls various processes in each ball ejection state, transition between each ball ejection state, and the like. Do.
The sub-control unit 20 can control a plurality of production states based on the ball ejection state controlled by the main control unit 10, and controls such as switching of production stages (hereinafter, also simply referred to as stages). The effect stage is an aspect of the effect performed by the display 8 or the like, and for example, a predetermined scene or situation in which a continuous effect or the like is performed is set.
The effect state (effect stage) controlled by the sub control unit 20 preferably has a paired relationship with the ball ejection state controlled by the main control unit 10, but does not necessarily have a paired relationship. May be good.

As shown in FIG. 8, the game of the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment includes a normal stage in which the game progresses in a disadvantageous state of the player, a special stage in which the game progresses in a favorable state of the player, and a bonus. Will be done.
These regular stages, special stages and bonuses can be transferred to each other on a predetermined basis.
Specifically, in the normal stage, when the bonus combination is won, the combination of the corresponding symbols is stopped to shift to the bonus (arrow α in FIG. 8). In the bonus, when the number of medals paid out to the player exceeds a predetermined number, the bonus ends and the stage shifts to the normal stage (arrow β in FIG. 8).
Further, in the normal stage, the stage shifts to the special stage via the special stage confirmation stage or the push order challenge described later (arrows f and g in FIG. 8).

In the special stage, if the bonus combination is won, the combination of the corresponding symbols is stopped to shift to the bonus (arrow γ in FIG. 8). When this bonus ends, in principle, the player returns to the special stage where he was staying when the bonus was won (arrow z in FIG. 8).
Further, in the special stage, when the number of staying games (the number of RT5 games) in the special stage is exhausted, the game ends, and in principle, the stage shifts to the normal stage (arrow m in FIG. 8). Further, when the advantageous section described later ends, the special stage ends and the stage shifts to the normal stage (arrow m in FIG. 8).

Further, the game of the slot machine 1 has a normal section and an advantageous section.
These sections are divided according to the ball output state. Basically, the normal stage (general stage described later) and the bonus (bonus with setting difference) are divided into normal sections, and the normal stage (other than the general stage). , Special stages and bonuses (bonus with no setting difference) are divided into advantageous sections.
In the advantageous section, the lottery process related to the transition to the special stage is performed, and in the normal section, the lottery process related to the transition to the special stage is not performed.
In addition, the advantageous section is a section that can be continuously stayed until it shifts from the normal section to the normal section again, and during the stay in the advantageous section, the number of games in which the game is executed during the advantageous section (hereinafter referred to as , The number of advantageous section digestion games) is counted.

In order to end the advantageous section after shifting to the advantageous section, in addition to the case of shifting to the normal section due to the lottery result during the game, conditions such as "the number of advantageous section digestion games has reached the upper limit" are satisfied. Is set, and a limiting means (limiter) is provided to limit the number of medals that can be obtained during the advantageous section.
The end condition of the advantageous section is an example, for example, "the number of medals won in the advantageous section has reached the upper limit", "at least one push order bell has been notified", or "predetermined". The combination of symbols corresponding to the bonus combination of "has been stopped and displayed" may be included.
In addition, the maximum number of advantageous section digestion games may be any number, such as 1000 or 1500, and the maximum number of medals won may be any number such as 1000 or 2400. Any number may be used as long as it is used.

Further, during the advantageous section, the advantageous section lamp 13 is turned on.
Basically, during the bonus (bonus with no setting difference), special stage, and normal stage (other than the general stage), the advantageous section lamp 13 lights up, and the bonus (bonus with setting difference) and the normal stage (general stage) are The advantageous section lamp 13 is not lit.
In addition, exceptionally, when the bonus won during the advantageous section is the set difference bonus, the advantageous section lamp 13 remains lit.
Further, the slot machine 1 in the present embodiment has a feature that the advantageous section lamp 13 lights up even during the normal section when the “number of advantageous section games for production” described later remains.
The details of this feature will be described later.

Hereinafter, with reference to each figure, the production stage, the ball ejection state, and their transitions will be described in detail.
Hereinafter, unless otherwise specified, the transition time of each production stage and each ball ejection state is basically after the end of the third reel stop operation of the game in which the transition condition is satisfied. The third reel refers to a reel in which the stop operation of the three reels 41a to 41c is performed once each for a total of three times, and the stop operation is performed in the final third operation. Further, the term "after the end of the third reel stop operation" means after the time when the player releases the finger or the like from the stop button 5 which is the stop operation for stopping the third reel.
Further, the present invention is not limited to this, and the transition may be made from the next game of the game in which the transition condition is satisfied.

(Normal stage)
The normal stage is a stage that stays when the power is turned on with the operation of a predetermined initialization switch or the like, and is a gaming state that occupies most of the games in the slot machine 1.
The normal stage is basically in a low replay probability state, and as the game is continued, the number of medals held by the player gradually decreases, which is disadvantageous to the player.
As shown in FIG. 8, the normal stage includes a "general stage", a "high accuracy preparation stage", a "high accuracy stage", a "special stage confirmation stage" and the like.
Further, in the normal stage, the difference between the staying stages is notified to the player in an identifiable manner.
For example, the background image of the display 8 is used to notify the background image of "day" during the general stage, the background image of "evening" or "night" during the high-accuracy preparation stage, and the general stage during the high-accuracy stage. And a background image different from the high-accuracy preparation stage, and a background image indicating that the transition to the special stage is confirmed during the special stage confirmation stage are displayed. This notification (display) mode is an example, and any notification mode can be adopted as long as the notification mode is associated with each stage.
Further, in the normal stage, the main control unit 10 executes a lottery process for shifting to the special stage. For example, it is possible to shift to the special stage by shifting in the order of general stage → high accuracy preparation stage → high accuracy stage → special stage confirmation stage.

<General stage>
In the general stage, the ball ejection state controlled by the main control unit 10 is in the "normal" state, and basically stays at RTs 3 and 4.
In the general stage, a lottery process for transitioning to the high-accuracy preparation stage is performed.
Specifically, if you win a rare role with no setting difference ("weak cherry", "strong cherry", "watermelon", "chance eye", "strongest cherry") in the internal lottery process, or if you win the setting difference bell If you win the role ("common bell B", "special bell B"), you will win the lottery to move to the high-accuracy preparation stage with a half probability.
At this time, the "number of highly accurate preparation games" is determined.
The number of highly accurate preparation games is determined by, for example, any one of "2 games", "5 games", "8 games", "11 games", "14 games" and "17 games".
For example, if you win the "Common Bell B", there is a 94.9% chance that "2 games" will be selected, and a 5.1% chance that "14 games" will be selected and you will win the "Weak Cherry". If so, "2 games" is selected with a probability of 49.8%, and "11 games" is selected with a probability of 50.2% (see FIG. 9).
In addition, the number of high-accuracy preparation games is deleted (reset) when moving from the high-accuracy preparation stage to another stage.
Then, when the lottery for transition to the high accuracy preparation stage is won, the main control unit 10 controls the ball ejection state from "normal" to "high accuracy preparation", and the sub control unit 20 changes from the general stage to the high accuracy preparation stage. The transition is controlled (arrow a in FIG. 8).

<Highly accurate preparation stage>
In the high-accuracy preparation stage, the ball ejection state controlled by the main control unit 10 is the "high-accuracy preparation" state, and basically stays at RTs 3 and 4.
In the high-accuracy preparation stage, a lottery process for transition to the high-accuracy stage is performed.
Specifically, when the number of high-accuracy preparation games remains, a lottery for transition to the high-accuracy stage is performed when the winning combination of rare setting difference or bell without setting difference is won in the internal lottery process.
In the lottery for transition to the high probability stage, the winning probability is different based on the current RT state.
Specifically, when staying at RT3, if the number of remaining games in RT3 is less than or equal to a predetermined number (for example, 36 games), a lottery for transition to a high-accuracy stage is performed. For example, if you win the "Common Bell B", you have a 20% chance of winning, and if you win the "Weak Cherry", you have a 25.1% chance of winning and you have won the "Strong Cherry". In that case, it is set to win with a probability of 33.33%, and if any other winning combination is won, it is set to win with a probability of 100% (see FIG. 10).
In addition, if you are staying at a place other than RT3, you are set to win with a 100% probability (see FIG. 11).

Then, when the lottery for transition to the high accuracy stage is won, the main control unit 10 controls the ball ejection state from "high accuracy preparation" to "high accuracy", and the sub control unit 20 changes from the high accuracy preparation stage to the high accuracy stage. (Arrow c in FIG. 8).
In addition, the number of high-accuracy preparation games is deducted by 1 for each game in the high-accuracy preparation stage, and the number of high-accuracy preparation games is exhausted, so that the main control unit 10 changes the ball ejection state from "high-accuracy preparation" to "normal". The sub-control unit 20 controls the transition from the high-accuracy preparation stage to the general stage (arrow b in FIG. 8).

<High accuracy stage>
The high-accuracy stage is a state in which the ball ejection state controlled by the main control unit 10 is "high-accuracy", and basically stays at RT0 and RT2.
In the high-accuracy stage, a lottery process for transitioning to a special stage is performed.
Specifically, in the high-accuracy stage, a lottery for transition to the special stage is performed based on the RT state during the stay.
Specifically, if you are staying at a place other than RT5, if you win a rare combination with no setting difference or a bell combination with no setting difference in the internal lottery process, a lottery for transition to the special stage will be performed. For example, if the "common bell B" is won, the probability of winning is 15.69%, and if the "weak cherry" is won, the probability of winning is 66.67%. (See FIG. 12).
In addition, when staying at RT5, if a replay combination with no setting difference is won in the internal lottery process, it is set to win with a 100% probability.

Then, when the lottery for transition to the special stage is won, the main control unit 10 imparts RT stock and controls the ball ejection state from "high accuracy" to "stage A1", and the sub control unit 20 performs the high accuracy stage. Controls the transition from to to the special stage confirmation stage (arrow e in FIG. 8).
That is, when the lottery for transition to the special stage is won, the stage is not immediately transferred to the special stage, but is shifted to the special stage via the special stage confirmation stage.
Further, in the high-accuracy stage, if the sub-control unit 20 shifts from the high-accuracy stage to the general stage while staying at RT0 or RT2 and transitions to RT3 or RT4 without winning the transition lottery to the special stage. (Arrow d in FIG. 8).

In the special stage confirmation stage, when the RT5 transition replay is won, an effect of displaying a push order navigation that notifies the push order of the RT5 transition replay is executed.
When the stop button 5 is operated according to this pressing order, the sub-control unit 20 controls to shift from the special stage confirmation stage to the special stage (stage A) (arrow f in FIG. 8).

In addition to shifting to the special stage via the special stage confirmation stage in this way, it may be possible to shift from the normal stage to the special stage.
For example, in the normal stage, if the RT5 transition replay is won while staying at RT0 or RT2, the push order guessing effect (hereinafter referred to as push order challenge) is executed.
The push order challenge is an effect state in which the player can correct the push order of the push order replay (RT5 transition replay) by himself / herself. For example, the push order is displayed as "?" On the display 8. Then, if you answer correctly in the order of pressing 3 choices, you can move to RT5.
That is, when the stop order of the reel 41 to be stopped first matches the predetermined correct push order, the combination of RT5 transition replay symbols is stopped and displayed on the valid line, and the correct push order is displayed. If they do not match, the combination of different symbols is stopped and displayed.

Then, when the push order is correctly answered in the push order challenge, the sub-control unit 20 controls to shift to the special stage (stage A) (arrow g in FIG. 8). After that, the main control unit 10 controls the ball ejection state to "stage A1" when the replay combination with no setting difference is won in the internal lottery process.
On the other hand, when the push order is incorrect in the push order challenge, the main control unit 10 controls RT0 or RT2 to RT4 and controls the ball ejection state to the "general stage". Further, the sub-control unit 20 controls so as to shift to the general stage (arrow h in FIG. 8).
If the push order is incorrect in the push order challenge, it may be controlled to move to the high accuracy stage. As a result, even if the push order is incorrect in the push order challenge, the player may continue to stay in a state where the expectation for the transition to the special stage is high.
In addition, in the normal stage, if the push order challenge is not executed (the RT5 transition replay remains unwinned) and the player shifts to RT3 or RT4 while staying at RT0 or RT2, the main control unit 10 issues a ball. The state is controlled to "normal", and the sub-control unit 20 controls to shift to the general stage.

(Special stage)
The special stage is a gaming state in which the game is executed in an advantageous manner for the player, and basically stays at RT5.
As described above, the RT 5 is a finite RT, and is managed by the main control unit 10 according to the number of games. For example, "30 games" is set as an initial value.
Therefore, in the special stage, if the number of RT5 games can be stayed for the remaining period, the number of RT5 games is exhausted, and the RT stock is not held, the stage shifts to the normal stage in principle. On the other hand, if the right (RT stock) for shifting to RT5 is acquired based on the winning of a rare role with no setting difference during the special stage, after the end (digestion) of RT5, the transition (return) to RT5 is performed again. As a result, the period of stay on the special stage is extended, and the game progresses in an advantageous manner for the player.
However, if you miss the push order of "Push Order Replay" during the special stage, or if you win the bonus during the special stage, you will stay outside RT5 after the bonus ends.

As shown in FIG. 8, the special stage is roughly divided into "stage A", "stage B", "stage C", "stage D", "stage E", and "specialization bonus".
Of these, "Stage C" and "Specialized Bonus" are stages with high expectations that you can stay in a special stage for a long time, and are in a gaming state where the right to move to RT5 (RT stock) is easily granted. ..

<Stage A>
Stage A is the stage where you will stay for the first time after entering the special stage. It consists of two stages, stage A1 and stage A2, and you can stay until the number of RT5 games (30 games) is exhausted. is there.
<Stage A1>
In stage A1, "RT stock high-accuracy game number addition lottery process" is performed.
The "RT stock high probability game number" is the number of games during the game period in which the RT stock acquisition expectation (winning probability) is high, and the "RT stock high" executed in stages A1, B1, and D1 described later. It is referred to in the "probable game number subtraction stop lottery process" and the "stage C transition lottery process" executed in the stage B2. In addition, the number of RT stock high-accuracy games is subtracted by 1 per game, and is not subtracted during the bonus game.

The number of RT stock high-accuracy games is determined, for example, between "0 games" and "9 games" when a rare combination with no setting difference or a bell combination with no setting difference is won in the internal lottery process.
For example, if you win the "Common Bell B", there is a 100% chance that "0 games" will be selected, and if you win the "Weak Cherry", there will be a 10.2% chance that you will get "0 games". It is selected, and it is set so that "5 games" are selected with a probability of 89.8% (see FIG. 13).
In addition, the number of RT stock high-accuracy games is accumulated and added each time it is determined by lottery in each stage, and is erased (reset) when shifting from the special stage to the normal stage.

Further, in stage A1, a "RT stock high probability game number subtraction stop lottery process" that can stop the subtraction of the RT stock high probability game number subtraction is performed.
Specifically, when the number of RT stock high-probability games is 1 or more and the replay role with no setting difference is won in the internal lottery process, for example, it is set to win with a probability of 20%. (See FIG. 14). If the subtraction stop lottery is won, the subtraction of the number of RT stock high-accuracy games will be stopped in this game.
The number of games for which the subtraction of the number of RT stock high-accuracy games is stopped is not limited to this time, and may be two or more games, or the number of games may be determined by lottery.

Further, in stage A1, "stage B transition lottery processing" is performed.
Specifically, in the internal lottery process, a lottery for transition to stage B is performed when a rare role with no setting difference, "Special Bell B" or "White 7 Replay" is won.
In the internal lottery process, if you win a rare role with no setting difference or "Special Bell B", the winning probability will be different depending on the type of transition opportunity when shifting from the normal stage to the special stage (stage A). It has become.
For example, if you move to the special stage via the special stage confirmation stage, if you win the "weak cherry", you will win with a probability of 19.22%, and you will win the "special bell B" or "watermelon". In this case, it is set to be non-winning with a 100% probability (see FIG. 15).
Also, if you move to the special stage via the push order challenge, if you win the "weak cherry", you will win with a 40% probability, and if you win the "special bell B", you will win 23.14%. If you win with a probability and win a "watermelon", it is set to win with a probability of 16.86% (see FIG. 16).
In this way, the probability of winning the stage B is set higher in the case of shifting to the special stage via the push order challenge than in the case of shifting via the special stage confirmation stage.

Further, in the internal lottery process, when the "white 7 replay" is won, the winning probability differs depending on the presence or absence of the number of RT stock high probability games.
For example, if the number of RT stock high probability games is "0", there is a 1.18% chance of winning, and if the number of RT stock high probability games is "1 or more", there is a 25% chance of winning. (See FIG. 17).
As described above, it is set that the probability of winning the transition lottery to the stage B is higher when the number of RT stock high probability games is present than when the number of RT stock high probability games is not present.

Then, when the lottery for transition to the stage B is won, the main control unit 10 grants the RT stock, controls the ball ejection state from the "stage A1" to the "stage A2", and the sub control unit 20 The transition from stage A1 to stage A2 is controlled (arrow i in FIG. 8).
Further, when the number of games of RT5 is exhausted and the ball ejection state is "stage A2", the main control unit 10 controls the ball ejection state from "stage A2" to "stage B1" to perform sub-control. The unit 20 controls the transition from the stage A2 to the stage B1 (arrow j in FIG. 8).
On the other hand, when the number of games of RT5 is exhausted and the ball ejection state is "stage A1", the main control unit 10 controls the ball ejection state from "stage A1" to "normal", and the sub control unit 20 executes a "push order challenge" (arrow k in FIG. 8).
Then, when the push order is correctly answered in the push order challenge, the sub-control unit 20 controls to shift (return) to the stage A1 (arrow l in FIG. 8), while the push order is incorrect in the push order challenge. If the answer is correct, the sub-control unit 20 controls to shift to the general stage (arrow m in FIG. 8).

<Stage B>
Stage B is composed of two stages, stage B1 and stage B2, and can stay for a period until the number of RT5 games (30 games) is exhausted in each stage.
<Stage B1>
In stage B1, the "continuation rate addition lottery process" is performed.
The "continuation rate" is a winning probability when determining whether or not to continue the stage B (set continuation) by lottery, and is referred to in the "set continuation lottery process" executed in the stage D described later.
The "continuation rate" can be held between, for example, "0%" and "127%", and is added (added) at each stage (stage B2, stage C1, stage D) including stage B1.
Further, when the "set continuation lottery process" is executed in stage D, it is deleted (reset) when the "continuation rate" is 100% or less, and 100 when the "continuation rate" is 101% or more. The amount exceeding the above is carried over as a new continuation rate.
The upper limit of the continuation rate is not limited to "127%" and can be set to any value.

Specifically, in the internal lottery process, a lottery of the continuation rate to be added is performed when the winning combination of rare setting difference, bell combination without setting difference, or single combination B is won.
For example, when the "strongest cherry" is won, "5%" or "15%" is selected with a probability of 33.33%, "10%" is selected with a probability of 33.34%, and "1". If you win the winning combination B, there is a 100% chance that "1%" will be selected, and if you win any other winning combination, there is an 89.8% chance that "1%" will be selected. , "2%" is selected with a probability of 7.85%, and "5%" is selected with a probability of 2.35% (see FIG. 18).

In addition, the current continuation rate may be recognizable to the player. For example, the current continuation rate may be recognizable on a predetermined accessory provided in the display 8 or the housing 1b. As a result, the player can play the game with the expectation that the continuation of the stage B will reach "100%" by knowing the current continuation rate, and the interest of the game can be enhanced. ..

Further, in the stage B1, the "RT stock high probability game number subtraction stop lottery process" is performed as in the stage A1.
Then, when the number of games of RT5 is exhausted in stage B1, the main control unit 10 controls the ball ejection state from "stage B1" to "stage B2", and the sub control unit 20 moves from stage B1 to stage B2. Is controlled (arrow n in FIG. 8).

<Stage B2>
In stage B2, a "stage C transition lottery process" for transitioning to stage C is performed.
In addition, stage C is easier to add (addition) to the continuation rate and acquire (addition) RT stock than stage B, and further, the continuation rate that can be added and the number of RT stocks that can be acquired are increased. It is set as a specialized "specialized zone".
In the "stage C transition lottery process", the winning probability differs depending on the current "specialized zone expectation level", "number of RT stock high probability games", and "number of advantageous section digestion games".

The "specialized zone expectation level" (probability state) is the degree of expectation of transition to the specialized zone, for example, set in four stages (blue level, yellow level, green level, red level), and the blue level The winning expectation is set based on the relationship of (first probability state) <yellow level (second probability state) <green level (third probability state) <red level (third probability state). That is, it is set that winning the "red level" is easier to win in the transition lottery to stage C than winning the "blue level".
Further, the special zone expectation level is determined by a predetermined number (for example, 6) and is held (stored) in the determined order. Then, the special zone expectation level (hereinafter referred to as the current level) determined (remembered) first is referred to in the "stage C transition lottery process".
In addition, as will be described later, the level for this time disappears when one special zone expectation level is newly determined, and the next special zone expectation level determined (remembered) (hereinafter, next time). The minute level) is updated as the minute level this time (see FIGS. 84 (a) and 84 (b)).

There are two ways to determine the special zone expectation level: "all update" to determine all six, and "one update" to determine one.
"Renew all" is executed when the player enters stage B2 for the first time after shifting from the normal section to the advantageous section, and six special zone expectation levels are newly determined. Then, it is stored in the RAM of the main control unit 10 in the determined order.
Specifically, for the current level to be determined first, for example, "green level" is selected with a probability of 49.8%, "red level" is selected with a probability of 50.2%, and "blue" is selected. "Level" and "Yellow level" are set not to be selected (see "First time" in FIG. 19).
In addition, for the five specialized zone expectation levels other than the current level, for example, "blue level" is selected with a probability of 29.8%, "yellow level" is selected with a probability of 30.2%, and 20 It is set so that the "green level" is selected with a probability of% and the "red level" is selected with a probability of 20% (see "other than the first time" in FIG. 19).
In this way, when entering stage B2 for the first time after shifting from the normal section to the advantageous section, it becomes easier to select a level with higher expectations than the other specialized zone expectations levels for this time. There is.

"One update" is executed when "(1) when a specific condition is satisfied" or "(2) when a transition from a stage other than stage B1 to stage B2" is executed, and one special zone expectation level is newly determined. To do.
Specifically, it is determined by lottery in the same way as when determining the special zone expectation level other than the current level in "all update" (see "other than the first time" in FIG. 19).
In this case, the newly determined special zone expectation level is added, the level for this time is deleted, and the special zone expectation level held is updated.
“(2) When moving from a stage other than stage B1 to stage B2” means, for example, when a bonus is won during stage B2 and the stage B2 is moved (returned) after the bonus ends (arrow z in FIG. 8). When the stage C is transferred (returned) to the stage B2 (arrow w in FIG. 8), and when the RT stock is consumed and the stage B2 is started again after the end of the stage B2 is included.
The details of "(1) When a specific condition is satisfied" will be described later.
As described above, the slot machine 1 in the present embodiment has a feature that the special zone expectation level (current level) referred to in the lottery for transition to the stage C is switched during the stage B2 based on a predetermined opportunity. Have.
The details of this feature will be described later.

In addition, the six specialized zone expectation levels possessed are recognizable to the player.
The six specialized zone expectation levels are displayed, for example, on the display 8.
Specifically, the special zone expectation levels are displayed in the level display areas 60 to 65 in the order in which they are determined (stored). That is, the level for this time is displayed in the level display area 60, the level for the next time is displayed in the level display area 61, and the other four special zone expectation levels are determined in the level display areas 62 to 65 ( They are displayed in the order in which they are stored (see FIG. 84).
In addition, each specialized zone expectation level is emitted in a recognizable color, and blue, red, corresponding to "blue level", "red level", "yellow level", "green level", It is displayed so that it emits light in yellow and green.
As a result, the player can grasp the type of the current level referred to in the lottery for transition to stage C, and can also know the degree of expectation thereof.

Then, the transition lottery to the stage C is performed when the white 7 replay is won in the internal lottery process and the number of advantageous section digestion games is "1000 games" or less.
For example, when the "number of high-probability RT stock games" is "0" and the level for this time is "green level", the number of advantageous section digestion games is 0 to 250 games. There is a 45% chance of winning, a 3.14% chance of winning during the 251-500 game period, a 1.96% chance of winning during the 501-750 game period, and a 751-1000 game period. Is set to win with a probability of 1.18% (see FIG. 20).
In addition, when the "RT stock high probability game number" is "0" and the level for this time is "red level", the "advantageous section digestion game number" is 33.33% in the period of 0 to 250 games. In the period of 251 to 500 games, there is a 10.2% chance of winning, in the period of 501 to 750 games, there is a 7.54% chance of winning, and in the period of 751 to 1000 games, there is a chance of winning. It is set to win with a 5.1% chance (see FIG. 21).
In addition, when the level for this time is "blue level" or "yellow level", it is set not to win (not shown).

In addition, when the "number of RT stock high-probability games" is "1" and the level for this time is "blue level", the "number of advantageous section digestion games" is 0 to 250 games. 1% chance of winning, 25.1% chance of winning during the 251-500 game period, 7.84% chance of winning during the 501-750 game period, 751-1000 game period Is set to win with a 6.27% probability (see FIG. 22).
Further, the winning probability is set based on the relationship of blue level <yellow level <green level <red level (see FIGS. 23 to 25).
In this way, in addition to the difference in the special zone expectation level, it is easier to win the transition lottery to stage C if the number of RT stock high-accuracy games remains.
In addition, a game that is relatively early after the transition to the advantageous section (the smaller the number of advantageous section digestion games) is easier to win the transition lottery to the stage C.

If the lottery for transition to stage C is won, the "stage C2 transition lottery process" for further transition to stage C2 is performed.
The lottery for transition to stage C2 is performed according to the current "number of games remaining in RT5", "number of RT stocks held", and "number of advantageous section digestion games".
Specifically, all the conditions of "the number of remaining games of RT5 is 16 games or more", "the number of RT stocks is 3 games or less", and "the number of advantageous section digestion games is 500 games or less" are satisfied. In that case, a lottery for transition to stage C2 is performed.

For example, in the period of 0 to 100 games, the probability of winning is 20%, and in the period of 101 to 200 games, the probability of winning is 10.2%, and the period of 201 to 300 games. Then, it is set to win with a probability of 1.18%, win with a probability of 1.18% during the period of 301 to 400 games, and win with a probability of 1.18% during the period of 401 to 500 games. (See FIG. 26).
That is, a game that is relatively early after shifting to the advantageous section (the number of advantageous section digestion games is small) is easier to win the transition lottery to stage C2.
If the lottery for transition to stage C2 is not won, the stage C1 is transitioned (see FIG. 26). Further, even if the above conditions are not satisfied, the stage C1 is started.

When the lottery for transition to the stage C2 is won, the main control unit 10 grants the RT stock, controls the ball ejection state from the "stage B2" to the "stage C2", and the sub control unit 20 controls the stage B2. It is controlled to shift from to stage C2 (arrow v in FIG. 8).
If the lottery for transition to stage C2 is not won, the main control unit 10 grants RT stock and controls the ball ejection state from "stage B2" to "stage C1" to sub-control unit. 20 is controlled so as to shift from the stage B2 to the stage C1 (arrow v in FIG. 8).

Further, when the lottery for transition to stage C is won, even if the number of RT5 games (30 games) is not exhausted in stage B2, the transition to stage C1 or stage C2 is performed.
Then, the number of remaining games of RT5 in stage B2 is taken over as the number of starting games of stage C1 or stage C2.

On the other hand, in stage B2, when the number of games of RT5 is exhausted, if the lottery for transition to stage C is not won, the main control unit 10 changes the ball ejection state from "stage B2" to "stage D". Controlled, the sub-control unit 20 controls the transition from the stage B2 to the stage D (arrow o in FIG. 8).

<Stage C>
Stage C is composed of stage C1 in which the continuation rate is easily added (added) and stage C2 in which RT stock is easily acquired (added), and the number of RT5 games (addition) is easy in each stage. You can stay until you finish 30 games).
The entry into the stage C wins the transition lottery to the stage C in the stage B2, and further shifts to the stage C1 or the stage C2 depending on the result of the transition lottery to the stage C2.
Further, as described above, the number of starting games of stage C1 or stage C2 is inherited from the number of remaining games of stage B2. Therefore, the faster the number of games is won in the lottery for transition to stage C in stage B2, the larger the number of remaining games in RT5, and the longer the player stays in stage C. Therefore, the number of continuation rate addition lottery and RT stock acquisition lottery increases, which is advantageous for the player.
Further, after the end of stage C (after the remaining number of games in RT5 has been exhausted), the player shifts (returns) to stage B2 (arrow w in FIG. 8).

In stage C1, the "continuation rate addition lottery process" is performed.
Specifically, when a rare combination with no setting difference, a bell combination without setting difference, or a single combination B is won in the internal lottery process, an additional lottery for the continuation rate is performed.
For example, if you win the "strongest cherry", there is a 100% chance that "15%" will be selected, and if you win the "1 card role B", there is a 49.8% chance that you will get "2%". Is selected, "5%" is selected with a probability of 50.2%, and if "Common Bell B" is won, "2%" is selected with a probability of 49.8%, and "1 card combination" is selected. If "B" is won, "5%" is set to be selected with a probability of 50.2% (see FIG. 27).
Compared with the continuation rate addition lottery executed in stage B1, the continuation rate addition lottery executed in stage C1 is set to have a higher winning probability in stage C1 when the same winning combination is won. Furthermore, the benefits when winning are set to be advantageous.
For example, when the "common bell B" is a winning combination, the winning probability of the stage C1 is higher than that of the stage B1, and the continuation rate to be added is also set to be large.

At stage C2, "RT stock lottery processing" is performed.
Specifically, when the internal lottery process wins a rare role with no setting difference, a bell role with no setting difference, a single role B, a replay role with no setting difference, or "white 7 replay", a lottery to acquire RT stock is performed. Will be. During stage C2, RT stock can be acquired with a probability of about 1/5.
For example, if you win "Common Bell B", there is a 10.2% chance that "1" will be selected, and if you win "Watermelon" or "Weak Cherry", there is a 50.2% chance. If "1" is selected and the "strongest cherry" is won, there is an 80% chance that "1" will be selected and a 14.9% chance that "2" will be selected. If "3" is selected with a 1% probability and "White 7 Replay" is won, "1" is selected with a 100% probability (see FIG. 28).

<Stage D>
Stage D is a stage that shifts from stage B2, and can stay for a period after entering stage D until the combination of symbols corresponding to "RT5 transition replay" is stopped. That is, it stays until it shifts to RT5 again.
In stage D, a "set continuation lottery process" is performed in which whether or not stage B can be continued is determined by lottery.
Specifically, with the exception described below, a lottery will be held only once during the stay in Stage D based on the current continuation rate, and if the current continuation rate is 100% or more, the winning will be confirmed. However, if it is 99% or less, whether or not to win is decided by lottery based on the continuation rate.
Then, when the current continuation rate is 100% or less, the continuation rate is reset, and when it is 101% or more, the portion exceeding 100% is carried over.

As an exception, when the number of advantageous section digestion games is a predetermined number (for example, 1470 games) or more, the "set continuous lottery process" is not performed.
This means that even if you win the set continuation lottery and return to stage B just before reaching the limiter in the advantageous section, you will reach the limiter in the advantageous section within 30 games after moving to stage B, and stage B will be forced to do so. This is because the end may give the player a sense of loss. Therefore, immediately before reaching the limiter in the advantageous section, the set continuous lottery is not performed, and the ball ejection state is controlled from "stage D" to "normal".

Then, when the set continuous lottery is won, the main control unit 10 controls the ball ejection state from "stage D" to "stage B1", and the sub control unit 20 shifts from stage D to stage B1. Control (arrow p in FIG. 8).
If the set continuous lottery is not won, the main control unit 10 controls the ball ejection state from "stage D" to "stage E1", and the sub control unit 20 shifts from stage D to stage E1. (Arrow q in FIG. 8).

<Stage E>
Stage E is a stage that shifts from stage D, and is composed of two stages, stage E1 and stage E2, and can stay for a period until the number of RT5 games (30 games) is exhausted.
In stage E1, a lottery for transition to stage B is performed.
That is, stage E is set as a "pull-back zone" that allows the player to return (pull back) to stage B again even if stage B is determined to be "discontinued" in the set continuation lottery in stage D. Has been done.

Specifically, when a rare combination with no setting difference or "special bell B" is won in the internal lottery process, a lottery for transition to stage B is performed.
For example, if you win "Special Bell B", you have a 1.18% chance of winning, and if you win "Weak Cherry", you have a 4.31% chance of winning, and you win "Watermelon". If so, it is set to win with a probability of 0.39% (see FIG. 29).

Further, in the internal lottery process, when the "white 7 replay" is won, the RT stock acquisition lottery is performed, and the winning probability differs depending on the current number of RT stock high probability games.
For example, if the number of RT stock high probability games is "0", there is a 0.39% chance of winning, and if the number of RT stock high probability games is "1 or more", there is a 7.45% chance of winning. It is set to win (see FIG. 30).
As described above, although the probability of winning the stage B in the stage E1 is set lower than the probability of winning the stage B in the stage A1, it is possible to return (pull back) to the stage B.

Then, when the lottery for transition to the stage B is won in the stage E1, the main control unit 10 controls the ball ejection state from the “stage E1” to the “stage E2”, and the sub control unit 20 controls the stage from the stage E1 to the stage. It is controlled so as to shift to E2 (arrow r in FIG. 8).
In stage E, when the number of games of RT5 is exhausted, if the ball ejection state is "stage E2", the main control unit 10 grants RT stock and changes the ball ejection state from "stage E2" to "stage E2". It is controlled to "stage B1", and the sub-control unit 20 is controlled to shift from stage E2 to stage B1 (arrow s in FIG. 8).

Further, when the number of games of RT5 is exhausted and the ball ejection state is "stage E1", the main control unit 10 controls the ball ejection state from "stage E1" to "normal", and the sub control unit 20 executes a "push order challenge" (arrow t in FIG. 8).
When the push order is correct in the push order challenge, the sub-control unit 20 controls to shift (return) to the stage E1 (arrow u in FIG. 8), and when the push order is incorrect in the push order challenge. Controls the sub-control unit 20 so as to shift to the general stage (arrow m in FIG. 8).

<Specialized bonus>
The specialization bonus is a stage in which the transition to the specialization bonus is won in the stage B or the stage C, and is composed of the specialization bonus 1, the specialization bonus 2, and the specialization bonus 3. ..
The special bonus is a form of bonus that ends when more than 79 medals are paid out.

Specifically, during the stay in stage B or stage C, if the chance BB is won in the internal lottery process and the number of advantageous section digestion games is "500 games" or less, the lottery shifts to the special bonus. Is done.
In the transition lottery to the special bonus, the number of advantageous section digestion games (0 to 500 games) is divided into a plurality of game periods in units of a predetermined number of games (100 games), and the winning probability is different for each game period. It has become.
For example, if the "number of advantageous section digestion games" is 0 to 100 games and 101 to 200 games, there is a 100% chance of winning, and in the period of 201 to 300 games, there is a 66.67% chance of winning, 301. In the period of ~ 400 games, it is set to win with a probability of 50.2%, and in the period of 401 to 500 games, it is set to win with a probability of 25.1% (see FIG. 34).
That is, a game that is relatively early after shifting to the advantageous section (the number of advantageous section digestion games is small) is easier to win the transition lottery to the special bonus.

Transition to Special Bonus If you win the lottery, the special bonus of the transfer destination will be determined according to the ball output status at the time of winning.
For example, if the ball output state at the time of winning is "stage B1" or "stage B2", the right of special bonus 1 is granted, and if the ball output state is "stage C1", the special bonus 2 is granted. The right of specialization bonus 3 is given when the ball ejection state is "stage C2".
Then, when the chance BB is won, the main control unit 10 changes the ball ejection state from "stage B1" or "stage B2" to "special bonus 1" and from "stage C1" to "special bonus 2". , Control from "Stage C2" to "Specialized Bonus 3".
Further, the sub-control unit 20 controls so as to shift from each stage (stage B or stage C) to the specialization bonuses 1 to 3 (arrow x in FIG. 8).
Further, after the completion of the specialization bonuses 1 to 3, the sub-control unit 20 controls to shift to the stage where the specialization bonus was won (arrow y in FIG. 8).

In the special bonus 1 and the special bonus 2, the "continuation rate addition lottery process" is performed.
That is, in the special bonus 1 and the special bonus 2, the continuation rate is added (added) lottery while executing the bonus game.
Specifically, when the "common bell" or the increasing combination (not shown in FIG. 5) is won in the internal lottery process, the continuation rate addition lottery is performed.
The increasing combination is a winning combination that is won only during the big bonus, and 10 medals are paid out when the combination of symbols is stopped. The combination of "bell-bell-bell" symbols may stop at the lower line, and the combination of "white 7, white 7, white 7" symbols may stop at the middle line.
Hereinafter, the increasing combination in which the white 7 symbols are aligned on the middle line and can be stopped is referred to as the "middle white 7 matching combination".

For example, in Special Bonus 1, if you win the "Common Bell", there is a 100% chance that "2%" will be selected, and if you win the "Middle White 7 Matching Role", 37.25%. "3%" is selected with a probability of, "5%" is selected with a probability of 50.2%, "10%" is selected with a probability of 10.2%, and "15" is selected with a probability of 2.35%. % ”Is set to be selected (see FIG. 39).
In Specialization Bonus 2, for example, if you win the "Common Bell", there is a 100% chance that "5%" will be selected, and if you win the "Middle White 7 Matching Role", you will get 60%. It is set so that "5%" is selected with a probability, "10%" is selected with a probability of 29.8%, and "15%" is selected with a probability of 10.2% (see FIG. 40). ).
That is, the special bonus 2 is set so that the continuation rate to be added is larger than the special bonus 1, and the "middle white 7 matching role" is won more than the case where the "common bell" is won. If you do, the continuation rate to be added is set to be larger.

In the special bonus 3, "RT stock lottery process" is performed.
Specifically, when the "middle white 7 matching combination" is won in the internal lottery process, the RT stock acquisition lottery is performed.
For example, if you win the "Middle White 7 Matching Role", there is an 89.8% chance that "1" will be selected, a 9.02% chance that "2" will be selected, and a 1.18% chance that "2" will be selected. It is set so that "3" is selected in (see FIG. 41).
That is, in the special bonus 3, the more the "middle white 7 matching role" is won, the more RT stock is acquired (added).
In addition, in the special bonus 3, each game, at the timing when the start lever 3 is operated, a production that encourages the stop of the combination of symbols corresponding to the "middle white 7 matching role" (for example, "Aim for white 7!" ! ”) Is performed.

<Bonus>
The bonus is a gaming state that is advantageous to the player who is expected to increase the game medium, and rushes (wins) by stopping the combination of symbols corresponding to the bonus combination, and ends when the predetermined number of payouts is exceeded.
As described above, the bonus includes a big bonus (blue BB, red BB, chance BB, blue different color BB, red different color BB) and a regular bonus (high net increase RB, low net increase RB).

When the blue BB, the red BB, and the chance BB are won, a lottery for shifting to the stage B is performed according to the ball output state at the time of winning.
Specifically, when the ball output state at the time of winning is "normal", "high accuracy preparation" or "high accuracy", a lottery for transition to stage B is performed.
For example, if the ball output state at the time of winning is "high probability", the blue BB has a 50.2% probability of winning, the red BB has a 33.33% probability of winning, and the chance BB has 5.1. It is set to win with a probability of% (see FIG. 31).

In addition, when the ball output state at the time of winning is "normal" or "high probability preparation", the winning probability differs depending on the current number of high probability preparation games.
For example, if the number of highly prepared games is 4 or more, the blue BB has a 50.2% chance of winning, the red BB has a 33.33% chance of winning, and the chance BB has a 5.1 chance of winning. It is set to win with a probability of% (see FIG. 32).
If the number of highly prepared games is 3 or less, the blue BB has a 3.14% chance of winning, the red BB has a 1.18% chance of winning, and the chance BB has a 1.18% chance of winning. It is set to win with a probability (see FIG. 33).
In this way, the larger the number of remaining games in the highly accurate preparation game, the easier it is to win the lottery for transition to stage B.

<Blue BB, Red BB>
Blue BB will be won in duplicate at a predetermined rate when it is won alone or in a rare role with no setting difference, and will end when more than 349 medals are paid out.
The red BB will be won in duplicate at a predetermined rate when it is won alone or in a rare role with no setting difference, and will end when more than 279 medals are paid out.
In addition, blue BB and red BB may be won only individually, or may be won only in duplicate.
In the blue BB and the red BB, the "common bell" and the "middle white 7 matching role" will be won. The "middle white 7 matching combination" is set to win, for example, 1/10 in the blue BB and, for example, 1/20 in the red BB.

During the blue BB and the red BB, a lottery for transition to stage A, a lottery for transition to stage B, or a lottery for acquiring RT stock is performed.
For example, in the transition lottery to stage A, it is set that the transition lottery is won with a probability of 33.33% when the "middle-stage white 7 matching combination" is won (see FIG. 35).
Further, in the transition lottery to stage B, it is set that the transition lottery is won with a probability of 20% when the "middle stage white 7 matching role" is won (see FIG. 36).
In addition, in the RT stock acquisition lottery, "1" is selected with a probability of 18.43% and "2" is selected with a probability of 1.18% when the "Middle White 7 Matching Role" is won. It is set so that "three" are selected with a probability of 0.39% (see FIG. 38).
That is, since blue BB has a higher probability of winning the "middle white 7 matching role" than red BB, blue BB is easier to win the transition lottery to stage A or stage B than red BB, and RT stock is given. It is in a state where it is easy to be done.
In addition, during the blue BB and the red BB, an additional lottery for the continuation rate is held for each game.
For example, it is set so that "1%" is selected with a probability of 5.1%, "2%" is selected with a probability of 3.14%, and "5%" is selected with a probability of 1.96%. (See FIG. 37).

<Chance BB>
Chance BB will be won in duplicate at a predetermined rate when it is won alone or in a rare role with no setting difference, and will end when more than 79 medals are paid out.
It should be noted that the chance BB may be a single winner or a duplicate winner.
As mentioned above, if you win the chance BB when the payout status is "Stage B1", "Stage B2", "Stage C1" or "Stage C2", a lottery to shift to the special bonus will be held. If we win the transition lottery, a special bonus, which is a form of chance BB of the transition destination, is executed. During the special bonus (chance BB), the "continuation rate addition lottery process" and the "RT stock lottery process" may be executed.

<Blue different color BB, Red different color BB>
The blue-colored BB will be won in duplicate at a predetermined rate when the rare role with a setting difference is won, and will end when more than 287 medals are paid out.
The red different color BB is won in duplicate at a predetermined rate when the rare role with a setting difference is won, and ends when more than 161 medals are paid out.
In addition, the blue different color BB and the red different color BB may be won only by themselves, or may be won in duplicate with the winning by themselves.
Blue different color BB and red different color BB (hereinafter collectively referred to as different color BB) are JAC in-type bonuses, and are composed of BB general state (first state) and RB state (second state) during the game. There is.
The RB state is a gaming state in which high net increase RB (special second state) or low net increase RB (specific second state) (hereinafter, high net increase RB and low net increase RB are collectively referred to as RB) is executed.
The BB general state is a gaming state other than the RB state, and the RB can win a prize.

In addition, during the different color BB, the RB can win a specified number of times.
For example, the blue different color BB can win the RB 6 times, and the red different color BB can win the RB 3 times. In addition, after digesting the RB of the final round (third or sixth round), the state shifts to the state before the end of BB (BB general state).
That is, with the exception described later, after winning the bonus, the different color BB alternately repeats the BB general state and the RB state, and when the RB is digested 3 times or 6 times a specified number of times, it becomes the state before the end of the BB. It shifts and ends when the BB end condition (for example, reaching the maximum payout number) is satisfied (see FIG. 85).

The high net increase RB ends when 14 bets are paid out with one bet and three winnings or three games are played.
The low net increase RB ends when the number of bets is 3 and 7 bets are paid out, and 6 prizes or 6 games are played.
That is, although 42 cards are paid out for both RBs, the high net increase RB has 13 acquisitions per game, while the low net increase RB has 4 acquisitions, so it is in a different color BB. Is a game in which it is advantageous for the player to win the high net increase RB.
During the high net increase RB and the low net increase RB, a lottery of RBs that can win next time (hereinafter referred to as the next RB) will be held.
Then, when the next RB is won, in the running RB (hereinafter referred to as RB this time), an effect for notifying the winning of the next RB is performed based on the effect pattern.
The details of the effect pattern will be described later.

The BB general state continues until the next RB is won, during which a standby screen showing the standby state is displayed.
The standby screen to be displayed includes a normal standby screen, a special standby screen, and a standby screen before the end of BB. These standby screens are determined at the end of RB before shifting to the BB general state, and are displayed at the start of the BB general state.
For example, at the end of RB, "when the next RB is not won (see (3, 6) in FIG. 86)" and "when the low net increase RB is won in the next RB (in FIG. 86 (1, 4))" (See) ”,“ When the high net increase RB is won in the next RB and the RB is the low net increase RB this time (see (5) in FIG. 86) ”, the normal standby screen is determined.
Further, at the end of the RB, the special standby screen is determined when "when the high net increase RB is won in the next RB and the RB is the high net increase RB this time (see (2) in FIG. 86)".
Further, at the end of RB, the standby screen before the end of BB is determined when "when RB is the last inning".
In this way, the standby screen displayed at the start of the BB general state differs depending on the game situation during the different color BB.

Further, on each standby screen, RB winning history information indicating the winning history of the RB in the different color BB is displayed.
For example, in the RB winning history information, if a high net increase RB is won, a red icon is displayed, if a low net increase RB is won, a green icon is displayed, and if not, a green icon is displayed. A white icon is displayed.
Also, during the BB general state, if it is not in the bonus internal state (carrying over), the next RB lottery will be performed as in the RB.

Further, in the BB general state, a stop reminder effect for urging the stop operation to the stop button 5 is executed in a situation where the RB can win a prize.
The stop reminder effect to be executed includes a normal stop reminder effect (second notification), a special stop reminder effect (first notification), and a stop reminder effect before the end of BB (first notification).
The normal stop reminder effect is executed when the normal standby screen is displayed, and at the timing when the start lever 3 is operated, for example, "Aim for 7 !!" is pressed on the entire screen of the display 8. An effect of displaying an image prompting an operation and an image prompting a push order operation by forward pressing is executed (see FIG. 87 (a)).
Then, when the push operation is successful, if the high net increase RB is won, the 7 symbols appear to be V-shaped (first special display result), and the low net increase RB is won. In this case, the 7 symbols are stopped in a mode (second special display result) that does not appear to be V-shaped.

The special stop reminder effect is executed when the special standby screen is displayed, and at the timing when the start lever 3 is operated, a push order operation such as "reverse push!" Is performed at the lower right of the screen of the display 8. An effect of displaying an image prompting is executed (see FIG. 87 (b)).
Then, when the operation is performed according to the special stop reminder effect, the replay symbols are aligned on the lower line to stop, and the RB is won.

The stop reminder effect before the end of BB is executed when the standby screen before the end of BB is displayed, and at the timing when the start lever 3 is operated, for example, "Aim at 7 !!" at the lower part of the screen of the display 8. An effect of displaying an image prompting a push operation such as, and an image prompting a push order operation by forward pressing is executed (see FIG. 87 (c)).
Then, when the push operation is successful, the RB effect before the end of the BB is executed. At this time, the rush effect indicating that the high net increase RB or the low net increase RB is started is not performed, and the standby screen before the end of BB is continuously displayed.
In this way, the stop reminder effect executed at the time of winning the RB is different depending on the standby screen displayed in the BB general state.

During the RB, when the next RB lottery is won, the notification pattern for notifying the result of the winning is determined by the running RB.
Specifically, when the high net increase RB is elected as the next RB during the high net increase RB, it is determined which "when game" and "at what operation timing" of the running RB is announced. Further, in this case, it is determined based on the game setting value set in the slot machine 1.
For example, if "when the start lever is operated" can be selected as the notification timing of the first game and the game setting value is set to "1", it is selected with a probability of 41.76%, and the game setting value is set. If is set to "2", it is selected with a probability of 42.25%, and if the game setting value is set to "3", it is selected with a probability of 37.43%. When the set value is set to "4", it is set to be selected with a probability of 38.36% (see FIG. 48).

In addition, "when the start lever is operated" can be selected as the notification timing of the second game, and when the game setting value is set to "1", it is selected with a probability of 53.80%, and the game setting value is set. When is set to "2", it is selected with a probability of 54.85%, and when the game setting value is set to "3", it is selected with a probability of 44.85%, and the game is played. When the set value is set to "4", it is set to be selected with a probability of 46.65% (see FIG. 49).

In addition, "when the start lever is operated" and "when the third reel is stopped" can be selected as the notification timing of the third game, and when the game setting value is set to "1", 57.49%. When "when the start lever is operated" is selected with the probability of, "when the third reel is stopped" is selected with a probability of 20.10%, and the game setting value is set to "4", 20. It is set so that "when the start lever is operated" is selected with a probability of 83% and "when the third reel is stopped" is selected with a probability of 37.50% (see FIG. 50).

In this way, since "at the time of the third reel stop operation" may be selected only in the third game of the RB, the player should play with expectation until the "at the time of the third reel stop operation" of the third game. If the winning result is announced at the time of "third reel stop operation", it can be recognized that the high net increase RB will be in a row.
Similarly, even when "no effect" is selected for the three RB games, there is a high possibility that the setting is high, so that the player can play up to the third game with expectation.

When it is decided to notify in a plurality of games out of 1 to 3, it is preferable to notify in only one of the games.
Further, in the above description, when the high net increase RB is won, all three games are determined by lottery, but the present invention is not limited to this, and a lottery may be performed for each game. In this case, it may be performed until a decision other than "no effect" is determined.

Further, when the next RB is elected during the low net increase RB, the notification pattern for notifying the winning result by the executing RB is determined. In this case, it is determined based on the type of the next winning RB and the number of remaining games of the running RB at the time of winning.
For example, when a low net increase RB is won as the next RB, if the effect mode of the RB being executed is "mode 1", "no effect", "when the first reel is stopped", and "when the second reel is stopped". It is set to be selected based on the number of remaining games of RB from "until" or "until the third reel is stopped (mode UP1)" (see FIG. 51).
Here, the effect mode represents the state of the expectation effect that is executed during the low net increase RB. For example, it is set in three stages, and the next RB is based on the relationship of mode 1 <mode 2 <mode 3. As a result, the high net increase RB is set so that the degree of expectation of winning is high.

Further, when the low net increase RB is won as the next RB, if the effect mode of the RB being executed is "mode 2", "no effect", "when the first reel is stopped", or "when the second reel is stopped". It is set to be selected based on the number of remaining games in RB from "up to" (see FIG. 52).

In addition, when the high net increase RB is won as the next RB, if the effect mode of the RB being executed is "mode 1", "no effect", "when the first reel is stopped", "when the second reel is stopped". It is set to be selected based on the number of remaining games of RB from "until" or "until the third reel is stopped (mode UP1)" (see FIG. 53).
In addition, when the high net increase RB is won as the next RB, if the effect mode of the RB being executed is "mode 2", "no effect", "when the first reel is stopped", "when the second reel is stopped". It is set to be selected based on the number of remaining games of RB from "until" or "until the third reel is stopped (mode UP2)" (see FIG. 54).
In this way, when the expected degree effect is performed until the third reel of the running RB is stopped and the effect mode changes to "mode 3" (mode UP), the high net increase RB is won as the next RB. Since it is confirmed, the player can play with expectation and enhance the interest of the game.

As described above, the state before the end of the BB rushes after the specified number of RBs have been digested, and ends when the end condition of the different color BB (for example, the arrival of the maximum payout number) is satisfied.
In addition, after entering the state before the end of BB, the standby screen before the end of BB is displayed, and if the RB is won during the state before the end of BB, a "stop reminder effect before the end of BB" is performed and the RB can be won. It has become.
As an exception, even if the specified number of RBs have not been digested, the state before the end of BB may be entered.
Specifically, in the general state of BB, when the number of payouts reaches a predetermined number, the state before the end of BB is entered.
More specifically, during the game in the general state of BB, if the remaining number of payouts until the end condition of the different color BB is satisfied (reaching the upper limit payout number) is already 41 or less, before the end of BB. Rush into the state. That is, when the number of remaining payouts is smaller than the number of payouts (42) paid out during one RB, the state before the end of BB is entered.
For example, during the game in the general state of BB in the red different color BB, if the remaining number of payouts is 41 or less, that is, if the number of payouts exceeds 120, the state before the end of BB is entered.

In addition, the different color BB may end without entering the state before the end of BB.
Specifically, if it is determined that the end condition of the different color BB is satisfied during the execution of the RB at the time of winning the RB, the different color BB ends at the same time as the end of the RB.
In this case, as the stop reminder effect when winning the RB, the normal stop reminder effect is executed. For example, at the time of winning the RB in the red different color BB, if the remaining number of payouts is 41 or less, that is, if the number of payouts exceeds 120, the normal stop reminder effect is executed, and after the RB prize, With the end of RB, the different color BB ends (shifts to the end screen).
In addition, in the BB general state where the normal standby screen is displayed, if the end condition of the different color BB is satisfied (the maximum number of payouts is reached) without winning the RB, the state before the end of the BB is not entered. , The different color BB ends.

Next, various processes performed by the main control unit 10 according to each ball ejection state will be described.
Each of the following processes shows a flowchart of a program in which the main control unit 10 can execute an operation, and these programs and data are stored in a storage means such as a ROM provided in the main control unit 10, and this program is stored. A characteristic operation is realized when the CPU provided in the main control unit 10 executes the program while referring to the data.

[Normal control processing]
FIG. 55 is a flowchart showing a “normal control process” performed by the main control unit 10.
The "normal control process" is executed when the ball ejection state is "normal".
First, the main control unit 10 determines whether or not the transition lottery condition for the high-accuracy preparation stage is satisfied (S1).
Specifically, it is determined whether or not a rare combination with no setting difference is won in the internal lottery process, or whether or not a winning combination is won with a probability of 1/2 when the combination with no setting difference is won.
When it is determined that the condition is satisfied (S1: Yes), a lottery for the number of highly accurate preparation games is performed with reference to the high accuracy preparation game number lottery table (FIG. 9) (S2).
The number of highly accurate preparation games determined by the lottery is added to and stored in the "high accuracy preparation game number counter" stored in the RAM of the main control unit 10 (S3). Further, a high-accuracy preparation game number command including the determined high-accuracy preparation game number is transmitted to the sub-control unit 20 (S4).
Next, the main control unit 10 controls the ball ejection state from "normal" to "highly accurate preparation" (S5), and ends the process.

On the other hand, in S1, when it is determined that the condition is not satisfied (S1: No), it is determined whether or not the current RT state is RT5 (S6).
If it is determined that it is not RT5 (S6: No), the process is completed, and if it is determined that it is RT5 (S6: Yes), is the transition lottery condition for the special stage (stage A) satisfied? It is determined whether or not (S7).
Specifically, in the internal lottery process, it is determined whether or not a replay combination with no setting difference (RT5 transition replay or special replay; the same applies hereinafter) has been won.
If it is determined that the condition is satisfied (S7: Yes), a lottery for transition to stage A is performed (S8). Here, when the replay combination with no setting difference is won, the winning probability is 100%.
Not limited to this, when a rare combination with no setting difference is won in the internal lottery process, a transition lottery to the stage A may be performed with reference to the stage A lottery table (FIG. 12).
Next, when the lottery for transition to the special stage is won (S8: Yes), the main control unit 10 controls the ball ejection state to "stage A1" (S10), and ends the process.
Such processing of S6 to S10 is executed, for example, in the case of shifting to the special stage (stage A) by correctly answering the push order in the push order challenge in the normal stage.

[High accuracy preparation control processing]
FIG. 56 is a flowchart showing the “high-accuracy preparation control process” performed by the main control unit 10.
The "high-accuracy preparation control process" is executed when the ball ejection state is "high-accuracy preparation".
First, the main control unit 10 determines whether or not the transition lottery condition for the high-accuracy stage is satisfied (S11).
Specifically, it is determined whether or not a rare combination with no setting difference or a bell combination with no setting difference has been won in the internal lottery process.
When it is determined that the condition is satisfied (S11: Yes), it is determined whether or not the current RT state is RT3 (S12).
When it is determined that it is RT3 (S12: Yes), it is determined whether or not the number of remaining games of RT3 is a predetermined number (for example, 36 games) or less (S13).
If it is determined that the number of remaining games in RT3 is less than or equal to a predetermined number (for example, 36 games) (S13: Yes), the high-accuracy stage lottery table (RT3) (FIG. 10) is referred to to enter the high-accuracy stage. A transition lottery is performed (S14). On the other hand, when it is determined that it is not RT3 (RT4) (S12: No), a lottery for transition to the high-accuracy stage is performed with reference to the high-accuracy stage lottery table (other than RT3) (FIG. 11) (S14). ).
Next, when the lottery for shifting to the high-accuracy stage is won (S15: Yes), the main control unit 10 controls the ball ejection state from "high-accuracy preparation" to "high-accuracy" (S16).

On the other hand, if it is determined in S11 that the condition is not satisfied (S11: No), the same processing as in S6 to S10 of the above-mentioned "normal control processing" is executed (S17 to S21).
Then, it is determined whether or not the number of high-accuracy preparation games has been exhausted (S22), and when it is determined that the number of high-accuracy preparation games has been exhausted (S22: Yes), the main control unit 10 is in a ball ejection state. Is controlled from "highly accurate preparation" to "normal" (S23).

[High accuracy control processing]
FIG. 57 is a flowchart showing the “high-accuracy control process” performed by the main control unit 10.
The "high accuracy control process" is executed when the ball ejection state is "high accuracy".
First, the main control unit 10 determines whether or not the transition lottery condition for the special stage (stage A) is satisfied (S31).
Specifically, when the RT state is RT5, it is determined in the internal lottery process whether or not the replay combination has been won, and when the RT state is other than RT5, there is no setting difference in the internal lottery process. It is determined whether or not a rare role or a bell role with no setting difference has been won.
If it is determined that the condition is satisfied (S31: Yes), and if the RT state is other than RT5, a transition lottery to stage A is performed with reference to the stage A lottery table (FIG. 12). , When the RT state is RT5, the lottery for transition to stage A is won with a 100% winning probability (S32).
Next, it is determined whether or not the player has won the stage A transition lottery (S33), and if the player has won the stage A transition lottery (S33: Yes), the main control unit 10 sets the ball output state to " Control from "high accuracy" to "stage A1" (S34).

[Stage A control process]
FIG. 58 is a flowchart showing the “stage A control process” performed by the main control unit 10.
The "stage A control process" is executed when the ball ejection state is "stage A1" or "stage A2".
First, the main control unit 10 determines whether or not the conditions for executing the "stage B transition lottery process" are satisfied (S41).
Specifically, in the internal lottery process, it is determined whether or not a rare combination with no setting difference, "Special Bell B" or "White 7 Replay" has been won.
If it is determined that the condition is satisfied (S41: Yes) when it is determined that the condition is satisfied when the setting difference is a rare role or the "special bell B" is won, refer to the stage B lottery table (FIGS. 15 and 16). , A transition lottery to stage B is performed (S42).
In addition, if it is determined that the condition is satisfied when the "White 7 Replay" is won (S41: Yes), the transition to stage B is made with reference to the RT stock lottery table (FIG. 17). A lottery is held (S42).
If the lottery in S42 is won, an effect (for example, "Aim for White 7 !!") is executed to urge the combination of symbols corresponding to "White 7 Replay" to be stopped, while the lottery in S42 is performed. In the case of non-winning, a predetermined push order is notified to prevent the combination of symbols corresponding to "white 7 replay" (white 7 alignment) from stopping.
Then, when the lottery for transition to stage B is won (S43: Yes), the main control unit 10 controls the ball ejection state from "stage A1" to "stage A2" (S44).

Next, the main control unit 10 determines whether or not the conditions for executing the "RT stock high-accuracy game number addition lottery process" are satisfied (S45).
Specifically, it is determined whether or not a rare combination with no setting difference or a bell combination with no setting difference has been won in the internal lottery process.
When it is determined that the condition is satisfied (S45: Yes), an additional lottery for the number of RT stock high-probability games is performed with reference to the RT stock high-probability game number lottery table (FIG. 13) (S46). .. Then, the number of RT stock high probability games determined by the lottery is added to and stored in the number of RT stock high probability games stored in the RAM of the main control unit 10 (S47).

Next, the main control unit 10 determines whether or not the conditions for executing the "RT stock high-accuracy game number subtraction stop lottery process" are satisfied (S48).
Specifically, in the internal lottery process, it is determined whether or not the replay combination with no setting difference has been won.
When it is determined that the condition is satisfied (S48: Yes), the subtraction stop lottery for the number of RT stock high probability games is performed with reference to the RT stock high probability game number subtraction stop lottery table (FIG. 14). (S49).
Stop subtracting the number of RT stock high-accuracy games If the lottery is won (S49: Yes), the main control unit 10 stops subtracting the number of RT-stock high-accuracy games in this game (S51).

Next, it is determined whether or not the number of RT5 games has been exhausted (S52).
If it is determined that the number of RT5 games has not been exhausted (S52: No), the process is completed, and if it is determined that the number of RT5 games has been exhausted (S52: Yes), the ball ejection state is " It is determined whether or not it is "stage A2" (S53).
When it is determined that the ball ejection state is "stage A2" (S53: Yes), the main control unit 10 controls the ball ejection state from "stage A2" to "stage B1" (S54).
On the other hand, when it is determined that the ball ejection state is not "stage A2"("stageA1") (S53: No), the main control unit 10 changes the ball ejection state from "stage A2" to "normal". (S55).

[Stage B1 control processing]
FIG. 59 is a flowchart showing the “stage B1 control process” performed by the main control unit 10.
The "stage B1 control process" is executed when the ball ejection state is "stage B1".
First, the main control unit 10 determines whether or not the conditions for executing the continuation rate addition lottery are satisfied (S61). Specifically, in the internal lottery process, it is determined whether or not a rare combination with no setting difference, a bell combination without setting difference, or a single combination B has been won.
When it is determined that the condition is satisfied (S61: Yes), the continuation rate lottery is performed with reference to the continuation rate lottery table (FIG. 18) (S62).
Then, the continuation rate determined by this lottery is added to the continuation rate stored in the RAM of the main control unit 10 and stored (S63).

Next, the main control unit 10 performs a subtraction stop lottery for the number of RT stock high-accuracy games in the same manner as in S48 to S51 in the above-mentioned "stage A control process" (S64 to S67).
Then, it is determined whether or not the number of games of RT5 has been exhausted (S68), and when it is determined that the number of games of RT5 has been exhausted (S68: Yes), the main control unit 10 sets the ball ejection state to " Control from "stage B1" to "stage B2" (S69).

[Stage B2 control processing]
60 and 61 are flowcharts showing the "stage B2 control process" performed by the main control unit 10.
The "stage B2 control process" is executed when the ball ejection state is "stage B2".
First, the main control unit 10 determines whether or not the condition for executing the "all update" of the special zone expectation level is satisfied (S71). Specifically, it is determined whether or not the player has entered stage B2 for the first time after shifting from the normal section to the advantageous section.
When it is determined that the condition is satisfied (S71: Yes), all six special zone expectation levels are determined by lottery with reference to the special zone expectation level lottery table (FIG. 19). (S72).
If it is determined that the condition is not satisfied (S71: No), it is determined whether or not the condition for executing "one update" of the special zone expectation level is satisfied (S73). .. Specifically, it is determined whether (1) whether or not the specific condition is satisfied, or (2) whether or not the stage has shifted to stage B2 from other than stage B1.

When it is determined that the condition is satisfied (S73: Yes), one special zone expectation level is determined by lottery with reference to the special zone expectation level lottery table (FIG. 19) (S73: Yes). S74).
If it is determined that the condition is not satisfied (S73: No), it is determined whether or not the condition for executing the "stage C transition lottery process" is satisfied (S75).

If it is determined that the condition is not satisfied (S75: No), the process proceeds to S85, while if it is determined that the condition is satisfied (S75: Yes), the special zone lottery table With reference to (FIGS. 20 to 25), a lottery for transition to stage C is performed (S76).
Transition to stage C It is determined whether or not the lottery has been won (S77), and if it is determined that the player has not won (S77: No), the game proceeds to S85, while if it is determined that the player has won. (S77: Yes), one RT stock is given (S78).

Next, it is determined whether or not the conditions for executing the "stage C2 transition lottery process" are satisfied (S79). Specifically, whether or not the "number of advantageous section digestion games" is 500 games or less, the "number of remaining games of RT5" is 16 games or more, and the "number of RT stocks" is 3 games or less. Is determined.
If it is determined that the condition is not satisfied (S79: No), the process proceeds to S83, while if it is determined that the condition is satisfied (S79: Yes), the stage C2 lottery table (S79: Yes) With reference to FIG. 26), a lottery for transition to stage C2 is performed (S80).
Transition to stage C2 It is determined whether or not the lottery has been won (S81), and if it is determined that the player has not won (S81: No), the game proceeds to S83, while if it is determined that the player has won the lottery. (S81: Yes), the main control unit 10 controls the ball ejection state from "stage B2" to "stage C2" (S82).

Then, it is determined whether or not the number of games of RT5 has been digested (S83), and if it is determined that the number of games of RT5 has not been digested (S83: No), the main control unit 10 is in the ball ejection state. Is controlled from "stage B2" to "stage C1" (S83).
On the other hand, when it is determined that the number of games of RT5 has been exhausted (S83: Yes), the main control unit 10 shifts to S85. This is because even if you move to "Stage C1" in the final game of RT5, there is no game period in "Stage C1", so the player cannot get any substantial benefit, so do not move to "Stage C1". It has become. Not limited to this, it may be controlled to "stage C1".

Next, the main control unit 10 executes the continuation rate addition lottery process in the same manner as in S61 to S63 in the above-mentioned "stage B1 control process" (S85 to S87).
Further, similarly to S45 to S47 and S48 to S51 in the "stage A control process", the addition lottery process for the number of RT stock high probability games (S88 to S90) and the subtraction stop lottery process for the number of RT stock high probability games are executed. (S91 to S94).
Then, it is determined whether or not the number of RT5 games has been consumed (S95), and if it is determined that the number of RT5 games has not been consumed (S95: No), the process is terminated and the number of RT5 games is determined. When it is determined that the test has been digested (S95: Yes), it is determined whether or not the RT stock is possessed (S96).

When it is determined that the RT stock is not held (S95: No), the main control unit 10 controls the ball ejection state from "stage B2" to "stage D" (S98).
On the other hand, when it is determined that the RT stock is held (S95: Yes), it is determined whether or not the current continuation rate exceeds 100% (S97).
If it is determined that the continuation rate does not exceed 100% (S97: No), one RT stock held is consumed (S99).
On the other hand, when it is determined that the continuation rate exceeds 100% (S97: Yes), the main control unit 10 controls the ball ejection state from "stage B2" to "stage D" (S98).

That is, when the RT stock is held at the end of the stage B2 and the current continuation rate exceeds 100%, the held RT stock is consumed to continue the stage B2 ( Instead of going to the consecutive villas), the continuation rate is used in the "set continuation lottery process" in the stage D to move (return) to the stage B.
On the other hand, when the RT stock is held at the end of the stage B2 and the current continuation rate does not exceed 100%, if the ball ejection state is "stage B2", the RT stock is used. Stage B2 will continue (consecutive villa) by consuming one. Further, in this way, when the RT stock is consumed and the stage B2 continues (consecutive villa), the main control unit 10 maintains the ball ejection state as "stage B2" and changes the RT state from RT5 to RT0. → RT5 or RT5 → RT0 → RT2 → RT5 is controlled.

[Stage C control processing]
FIG. 62 is a flowchart showing the “stage C control process” performed by the main control unit 10.
The "stage C control process" is executed when the ball ejection state is "stage C1" or "stage C2".
First, the main control unit 10 determines whether or not the ball ejection state is "stage C1" (S101).
When it is determined that the ball ejection state is "stage C1" (S101: Yes), the continuation rate addition lottery process is performed (S102 to S104). Here, the same processing as in S61 to S63 in the above-mentioned "stage B1 control processing" is executed except that the table to be referred to is the continuation rate lottery table (FIG. 27).

On the other hand, if it is determined that the ball ejection state is not "stage C1"("stageC2") (S101: No), whether or not the condition for executing the "RT stock lottery process" is satisfied. Is determined (S105).
Specifically, in the internal lottery process, it is determined whether or not a rare combination with no setting difference, a bell combination with no setting difference, a single combination B, a replay combination without setting difference, or "white 7 replay" is won.
Here, when "White 7 Replay" is won, an effect (for example, "Aim for White 7 !!") is executed to prompt the stop display of the White 7 symbol when the start lever 3 of the winning game is operated. ..
When it is determined that the condition is satisfied (S105: Yes), the RT stock lottery is performed with reference to the RT stock lottery table (FIG. 28) (S106).
In the RT stock lottery, it is determined whether or not the RT stock has been acquired (S107), and if it is determined that the RT stock has been acquired (S107: Yes), the acquired RT stock is used in the RAM of the main control unit 10. Add and store (S108).

Next, it is determined whether or not the end condition of the stage C is satisfied (S109).
Specifically, the number of RT5 games is exhausted, and it is determined whether or not the combination of symbols for the RT5 transition replay is stopped and displayed.
That is, the stages C1 and C2 continue from the end of the running RT5 until the next RT5 transition (until the combination of symbols corresponding to the RT5 transition replay is stopped and displayed). There is.
The stages C1 and C2 may be terminated when the executing RT5 is terminated.
Then, when it is determined that the end condition of the stage C is satisfied (S109: Yes), the main control unit 10 controls the ball ejection state from "stage C1" or "stage C2" to "stage B2" (Stage B2). S110).

[Stage D control processing]
FIG. 63 is a flowchart showing the “stage D control process” performed by the main control unit 10.
The "stage D control process" is executed when the ball ejection state is "stage D".
First, the main control unit 10 executes the continuation rate addition lottery process in the same manner as in S61 to S63 in the above-mentioned "stage B1 control process" (S111 to S113).
Next, the main control unit 10 determines whether or not the combination of symbols corresponding to the RT5 transition replay is stopped and displayed (S114). Not limited to this, it may be triggered by winning the RT5 transition replay.
When it is determined that the combination of symbols corresponding to the RT5 transition replay is not stopped and displayed (S114: No), when the process is terminated and it is determined that the stopped display is displayed (S114: Yes), the advantageous section digestion is performed. It is determined whether or not the number of games is a predetermined number (for example, 1470 games) or more (S115).

When it is determined that the number of advantageous section digestion games is equal to or greater than a predetermined number (S115: Yes), the main control unit 10 controls the ball ejection state from "stage D" to "normal" and ends the process (S116). ..
On the other hand, when it is determined that the number of advantageous section digestion games is not more than a predetermined number (S115: No), the main control unit 10 determines whether or not the current continuation rate exceeds 100% (S117). ).
When it is determined that the continuation rate exceeds 100% (S117: Yes), it is determined that the set continuation of the stage B is confirmed, and the continuation rate is subtracted (S118).
Specifically, "100" is subtracted from the current continuation rate to calculate the continuation rate of the excess portion, and the continuation rate of the excess portion is newly set as the continuation rate. For example, when the current continuation rate is 120%, 20%, which is obtained by subtracting 100 from 120%, is set as a new continuation rate.

On the other hand, if it is determined that the continuation rate does not exceed 100% (S117: No), the "set continuation lottery process" is executed based on the current continuation rate (S119). In addition, the current continuation rate is initialized (“0%”) (S120).
When it is determined whether or not the set continuation lottery has been won (S121) and it is determined that the set has not been won (S121: No), the main control unit 10 changes the ball ejection state from "stage D" to "stage E1". (S123), and if it is determined that the player has won (S121: Yes), the main control unit 10 controls the ball ejection state from "stage D" to "stage B1" (S122) and performs processing. finish.

[Stage E control processing]
FIG. 64 is a flowchart showing the “stage E control process” performed by the main control unit 10.
The "stage E control process" is executed when the ball ejection state is "stage E1" or "stage E2".
First, the main control unit 10 determines whether or not the ball ejection state is "stage E1" (S131).
If it is determined that the ball ejection state is "stage E1" (S131: Yes), the "stage B transition lottery process" is executed. Here, the same processing as in S41 to S43 in the above-mentioned "stage A control processing" is executed (S132 to S134) except that the table to be referred to is the stage B lottery table (stage E1) (FIG. 29).
Then, when the lottery for transition to the stage B is won, the main control unit 10 controls the ball ejection state from "stage E1" to "stage E2" (S135).

On the other hand, when it is determined that the ball ejection state is not "stage E1" (S131: No), the "RT stock high accuracy game" is the same as in S45 to S47 and S48 to S51 in the above-mentioned "stage A control process". "Number addition lottery process" (S136 to S138) and "RT stock high probability game number subtraction stop lottery process" are executed (S139 to S142).
Next, it is determined whether or not the number of RT5 games has been exhausted (S143).
If it is determined that the number of RT5 games has not been exhausted (S143: No), the process is completed, and if it is determined that the number of RT5 games has been exhausted (S143: Yes), the ball ejection state is ". It is determined whether or not it is "stage E2" (S144).
When it is determined that the ball ejection state is "stage E2" (S144: Yes), the main control unit 10 controls the ball ejection state from "stage E2" to "stage B1" (S145).
On the other hand, when it is determined that the ball ejection state is not "stage E2"("stageE1") (S144: No), the main control unit 10 changes the ball ejection state from "stage E2" to "normal". (S146).

[Control processing when winning a bonus]
FIG. 65 is a flowchart showing the “bonus winning control process” performed by the main control unit 10.
The "bonus winning control process" is executed when the blue BB, the red BB, or the chance BB is won.
First, the main control unit 10 determines whether or not the blue BB, the red BB, or the chance BB has been won (S151).
When it is determined that these bonuses have been won (S151: Yes), it is determined whether or not the payout state is "normal", "highly accurate preparation", or "highly accurate" (S152).
When it is determined that the ball ejection state is "normal", "highly accurate preparation" or "highly accurate" (S152: Yes), a lottery for transition to stage B is performed (S153).
Specifically, the stage B lottery table (high accuracy) (Fig. 31), the stage B lottery table (high accuracy preparation 4 games or more) (Fig. 32), the stage B lottery table (high accuracy preparation 3 games or less) (Fig. 33). ), And a transition lottery will be held according to the ball output status and the current number of highly accurate preparation games.
If it is determined whether or not the transition lottery to the stage B has been won (S154), and if it is determined that the transition lottery has been won (S154: Yes), the main control unit 10 grants the right to transition to the stage B. (S155).

On the other hand, when it is determined that the ball ejection state is not "normal", "high accuracy preparation" or "high accuracy" (S152: No), the ball ejection state is "stage B1", "stage B2", "stage". It is determined whether or not the stage is "C1" or "stage C2" (S156).
If it is determined that the payout state is "Stage B1", "Stage B2", "Stage C1" or "Stage C2" (S156: Yes), the conditions for executing the transition lottery to the special bonus. Is determined (S157). Specifically, it is determined whether or not the chance BB is won and the number of advantageous section digestion games is "500 games" or less.
If it is determined that the condition is satisfied (S157: Yes), the special bonus lottery table (Fig. 34) is referred to, and a lottery for transition to the special bonus is performed based on the number of advantageous section digestion games (Fig. 34). S158).
Transition to Special Bonus If it is determined whether or not the lottery has been won (S159) and if it is determined that the lottery has been won (S159: Yes), the main control unit 10 gives the right to shift to the special bonus. Grant (S160).
Then, after winning the chance BB, it is controlled to one of the special bonuses 1 to 3 based on the ball output state when the special bonus transition lottery is won.

[Blue BB, red BB control processing]
FIG. 66 is a flowchart showing “blue BB, red BB control processing” performed by the main control unit 10.
The "blue BB, red BB control process" is executed during the blue BB or the red BB.
First, the main control unit 10 determines whether or not the conditions for executing the transition lottery to the stage A are satisfied (S161). Specifically, it is determined whether or not the player does not have the right to move to the stage A and has won the "middle-stage white 7 matching combination" in the internal lottery process.
If it is determined that the condition is satisfied (S161: Yes), a transition lottery to stage A is performed with reference to the stage A lottery table (blue BB, red BB) (FIG. 35) (S162). ..
If it is determined whether or not the transition lottery to the stage A has been won (S163), and if it is determined that the transition lottery has been won (S163: Yes), the main control unit 10 grants the right to transition to the stage A. (S164).

If it is determined in S161 that the condition is not satisfied (S161: No), it is determined whether or not the condition for executing the transition lottery to the stage B is satisfied (S165). Specifically, it is determined whether or not the player has only the right to move to the stage A and has won the "middle-stage white 7 matching combination" in the internal lottery process.
When it is determined that the condition is satisfied (S165: Yes), a transition lottery to stage B is performed with reference to the stage B lottery table (blue BB, red BB) (FIG. 36) (S166). ..
If it is determined whether or not the transition lottery to the stage B has been won (S167), and if it is determined that the transition lottery has been won (S167: Yes), the main control unit 10 grants the right to transition to the stage B. (S168).

In addition, at this time, if the lottery for transition to stage B is won, a production that prompts the stop of the combination of the white 7 symbols corresponding to the "middle white 7 matching role" (for example, "Aim for white 7 !!"). Is executed on the display 8 to notify the player that the player has won.
On the other hand, in the above-mentioned transition lottery to stage A, the notification of "Aim for White 7 !!" is not performed regardless of whether the transition lottery is successful or not.
In this way, during the blue BB or the red BB, if the lottery for the transition to the stage A is won, the effect of urging the stop of the white 7 symbol is not performed, so that the player is given the right to transition to the stage A. You can play with the expectation that you may be.
In addition, during blue BB or red BB, if the lottery for transition to stage B is won, an effect of urging the stop of the white 7 symbol is performed, so that the transition to stage B is more advantageous than the right to transition to stage A. The player can clearly know that the right has been granted.

On the other hand, if it is determined that the conditions for executing the transition lottery to stage B are not satisfied (S165: No), it is determined whether or not the conditions for executing the continuation rate addition lottery are satisfied. (S169). Specifically, it is determined whether or not the player has the right to move to stage B.
If it is determined that the condition is satisfied (S169: Yes), an additional lottery for the continuation rate is performed (S170 to S172). Here, the same processing as in S61 to S63 in the above-described "stage B1 control processing" is executed except that the referenced table is the continuation rate lottery table (blue BB, red BB) (FIG. 37).
Next, it is determined whether or not the conditions for executing the RT stock acquisition lottery are satisfied (S173). Specifically, it is determined whether or not the player has the right to move to stage B and has won the "middle-stage white 7 matching combination" in the internal lottery process.
If it is determined that the condition is satisfied (S173: Yes), a lottery for acquiring RT stock is performed (S174 to S176). Here, the same processing as in S105 to S108 in the above-described "stage C control processing" is executed except that the referenced table is the RT stock lottery table (blue BB, red BB) (FIG. 38).

[Chance BB control process]
FIG. 67 is a flowchart showing the “chance BB control process” performed by the main control unit 10.
The "chance BB control process" is executed during the chance BB.
First, the main control unit 10 determines whether or not the payout state is the "specialized bonus 1" or the "specialized bonus 2" (S181).
When it is determined that the payout state is "special bonus 1" or "special bonus 2" (S181: Yes), an additional lottery for the continuation rate is performed (S182 to S184). Here, except that the tables to be referred to are the continuation rate lottery table (specialized bonus 1) (FIG. 39) and the continuation rate lottery table (specialized bonus 2) (FIG. 40), the above-mentioned "stage B1 control process" is described above. The same process as in S61 to S63 in "" is executed.

On the other hand, if it is determined that the payout state is not "specialized bonus 1" or "specialized bonus 2" (S101: No), it is determined whether or not the payout state is "specialized bonus 3". (S185).
When it is determined that the payout state is "specialization bonus 3" (S185: Yes), a lottery for acquiring RT stock is performed (S186 to S189). Here, the same processing as in S105 to S108 in the above-mentioned "stage C control processing" is executed except that the referenced table is the RT stock lottery table (specialization bonus 3) (FIG. 41).
On the other hand, if it is determined that the payout state is not "specialized bonus 3" (S185: No), other processing related to chance BB (for example, processing when the chance BB is won during the normal stage) is performed. Execute (S190) to end the process.

[Blue different color BB, red different color BB control processing]
FIG. 68 is a flowchart showing “blue different color BB, red different color BB control processing” performed by the main control unit 10.
The "blue different color BB, red different color BB control process" is executed in the blue different color BB or in the red different color BB.
First, the main control unit 10 determines whether or not the high net increase RB or the low net increase RB has been won during the execution of the blue color BB or the red color BB (S191). In addition, even if the bonus is in the internal state, it is judged as winning.
When it is determined that the high net increase RB or the low net increase RB has been won (S191: Yes), the RB winning command is transmitted to the sub-control unit 20 (S192), and the process ends.
On the other hand, when it is determined that the high net increase RB or the low net increase RB has not been won (S191: No), whether or not the high net increase RB or the low net increase RB has won a prize in the blue different color BB or the red different color BB. Is determined (S193).
When it is determined that the high net increase RB or the low net increase RB has won a prize (S193: Yes), the RB prize command is transmitted to the sub-control unit 20 (S194), and the process ends.

On the other hand, when it is determined that the high net increase RB or the low net increase RB has not won a prize (S193: No), it is determined whether or not the high net increase RB or the low net increase RB has ended (S195).
If it is determined that the high net increase RB or low net increase RB has not ended (S195: No), the process is terminated, and if it is determined that the high net increase RB or low net increase RB has ended (S195: Yes). , RB end command is transmitted to the sub-control unit 20 (S196). In addition, the RB end command includes information indicating how many times the RB has ended in the blue different color BB or the red different color BB.
Next, it is determined whether or not the blue different color BB or the red different color BB is completed (S197).
When it is determined that the blue different color BB or the red different color BB is not completed (S197: No), the process is terminated, and when it is determined that the blue different color BB or the red different color BB is completed (S197: Yes). , BB end command is transmitted to the sub-control unit 20 (S198).

[Control process at the end of bonus]
FIG. 69 is a flowchart showing the “bonus end time control process” performed by the main control unit 10.
The "bonus end time control process" is executed when each bonus ends.
First, the main control unit 10 determines whether or not it has the right to move to the stage B (S201).
When it is determined that the player has the right to move to the stage B (S201: Yes), the main control unit 10 controls the ball ejection state to the "stage B1" (S202).
On the other hand, if it is determined that the player does not have the right to move to stage B (S201: No), it is determined whether or not he / she has the right to move to stage A (S203).
When it is determined that the player has the right to move to the stage A (S203: Yes), the main control unit 10 controls the ball ejection state to the "stage A1" (S204).
On the other hand, if it is determined that the player does not have the right to move to stage A (S203: No), the main control unit 10 controls the payout state to the payout state before shifting to the bonus (S205). ..

Up to this point, the configuration of the slot machine 1, each gaming state, and each operation have been described, but the slot machine 1 as described above has the following features.
(1) Display the game explanation screen according to the game situation (2) Prevent the advantageous section lamp from turning off during continuous production (3) Switch the expectation of acquiring RT stock (4) Depending on the game situation (5) The number of games remaining in RT5 is set to the number of games in stage C (specialized zone). These features will be described in order below.

(1) Displaying a game explanation screen according to the game situation The slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment has specific information (game explanation) related to the game explanation based on the operation of the effect operation means (effect button 2c) by the player. The screen) is displayed on the display 8.
On the game explanation screen (game explanation image), for example, the game flow of the slot machine 1, the effect contents for each stage, the game method, and the like are displayed.

The content displayed on the game explanation screen and the display period thereof are different depending on whether the slot machine 1 is "in game" or "non-game".
“Non-gaming” means that when a medal is not inserted into the operation of the bet button 2a or the medal insertion slot 2 for a predetermined period after the end of the third reel stop operation, the process shifts from “during the game” and the bet button 2a This is a state in which the operation ends when a medal is inserted into the medal insertion slot 2.
The “during game” is a state other than the non-game state, that is, the reel 41 is in motion.
In addition, if the winning combination of the game this time is a replay role, the transition from "during the game" to "during the non-game" is not performed.

(Game explanation screen displayed during non-game)
The game explanation screen displayed during non-game can be displayed within the operation valid period of the effect button 2c.
The "operation valid period" is a period in which the operation by the effect button 2c or the cross key button 2d is permitted. For example, the operation valid period is a period other than the continuous production, the display of the bonus confirmation screen, and the bonus. It is provided as.

Specifically, during non-game, as shown in FIG. 77 (A), the effect operation button image 51 is displayed on the display 8, and the player can operate the effect button 2c and the cross key button 2d. Is shown.
In the state shown in FIG. 77 (A), for example, when the cross key button 2d is operated, a volume adjustment screen capable of adjusting the loudness of the game sound of the slot machine 1 output from the speaker 9 is displayed. (Not shown).
Further, when the effect button 2c is operated in the state shown in FIG. 77 (A), as shown in FIG. 77 (B), a plurality of selectable items (“game flow”, “dividend table”, The top screen including "Back" etc. is displayed.
When a desired item is selected by operating the cross key button 2d on the top screen and the effect button 2c is operated, information on the selected item is displayed.
For example, when "game flow" is selected on the top screen, all the stages included in the slot machine 1 are displayed as shown in FIG. 77 (C). Further, when the effect button 2c is operated with the desired item selected by the operation of the cross key button 2d, as shown in FIG. 77 (D), the game explanation screen for displaying the game explanation of the selected stage is displayed. 50 is displayed.

In this way, on the game explanation screen 50 displayed during non-game, it is possible to display the game explanation corresponding to all the stages included in the slot machine 1. Therefore, if the state of the slot machine 1 is non-gaming, the player can see the game explanations related to other stages regardless of the stage he is currently staying at.
Not limited to this, the game explanation screen 50 displayed during non-game may be restricted so that the game explanation related to some stages included in the slot machine 1 cannot be displayed.

(Game explanation screen displayed during the game)
The game explanation screen displayed during the game can be displayed within the operation valid period of the effect button 2c and within the operation reminder image display period.
The "operation reminder image display period" is a period in which operation information (operation reminder image 52) for urging the player to operate the effect button 2c can be displayed, and as shown in FIG. 79, the operation reminder image is displayed according to each stage. A start timing and an end timing are provided.
During this operation reminder image display period, the effect button 2c is lit to notify that the operation of the effect button 2c is valid, and the operation reminder image 52 is displayed from outside the frame of the display 8 to the inside of the display 8. It is displayed so that it pops out toward.
Then, while the operation reminder image 52 is displayed on the display 8, the game explanation screen 50 is displayed by operating the effect button 2c.

Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 78A and 78C, when the effect button 2c is operated while the operation reminder image 52 is displayed, the game explanation screen 50 can be displayed in the display area (specific display area). R) is displayed (appears).
Further, as shown in FIGS. 78 (B) and 78 (C), when the effect button 2c is operated when the game explanation screen 50 is already displayed on the display 8 in a small size, the specific display area R is displayed. It is changed to be wider, and the game explanation screen 50 is enlarged and displayed. The operation reminder image 52 may be displayed in the state shown in FIG. 78 (B).
Further, when the game explanation screen 50 has a plurality of screens, the screens can be switched by operating the cross key button 2d (see FIG. 78 (D)).
The change of the specific display area R for displaying the game explanation screen 50 is performed by the sub-control unit 20 operating as the changing means.

Next, the game explanation screen for each stage will be described.
In the following description, "the third reel is stopped (when the third reel is stopped in FIG. 79)", "the start lever 3 is operated (when the start lever is operated in FIG. 79)", and "the bet button 2a is operated". (At the time of operating the bet button in FIG. 79) ”indicates the time when the player operates each operating means with a finger or the like. Not limited to this, it may be a time when the player releases his / her finger or the like from each operating means.

-Game explanation screen displayed during the normal stage During the normal stage, the game explanation screen 50 can be displayed at the start of a predetermined effect.
For example, in the push order challenge, the operation reminder image 52 is displayed during the period from the operation of the start lever 3 of the game winning the RT5 transition replay to the stop operation of the third reel of the game, and within this period. The game explanation screen 50 is displayed when the effect button 2c is operated (see FIG. 79).
In this case, as shown in FIGS. 80A and 80B, a "?" Image (navigation image 53) that hides the operation order of the stop button 5 is displayed before the game explanation screen 50. ..
Further, on the game explanation screen 50, information regarding the transition of the stage in the case of correct answer and the case of incorrect answer in the pressing order is displayed. For example, if the answer is correct, it will be displayed that it will move to the special stage, and if it is incorrect, it will be displayed that it will move to the general stage.

-Game explanation screen displayed during the special stage The game explanation screen 50 can be displayed at the start of each stage of the special stage.
For example, in a game in which stage A1, stage B1, and stage E1 are started, the period from the operation of the start lever 3 to the operation of the start lever 3 of the next game (when the winning combination of this game is a replay combination). ) Or the operation reminder image 52 is displayed during the period until the bet button 2a is operated (when the winning combination of the game is other than the replay combination), and if the effect button 2c is operated within this period, the game explanation screen is displayed. 50 is displayed (see FIG. 79).
In this case, the game explanation screen 50 displays information on the rights that can be acquired during each stage, the content of the effect during each stage, and the like, and different information is displayed for each stage.
For example, in stages A1 and E1, information about the transition lottery to stage B executed during these stages is displayed, and in stage B1, information about the special zone expectation level and the continuation rate is displayed.

Also, after a certain period of time has passed after entering stage C2, until the start lever 3 of the next game is operated (when the winning combination of this game is a replay combination) or until the bet button 2a is operated The operation reminder image 52 is displayed during the period (when the winning combination of the game is other than the replay combination), and the game explanation screen 50 is displayed when the effect button 2c is operated within this period. (See FIG. 79).
In this case, on the game explanation screen 50, for example, information on the RT stock that can be acquired during the stage C2, the effect content during the stage C2, and the like are displayed.

Further, in the push order challenge after the stages A1 and E1 are completed, the operation is performed during the period from the operation of the start lever 3 of the game winning the RT5 transition replay to the stop operation of the third reel of the game. The reminder image 52 is displayed, and when the effect button 2c is operated within this period, the game explanation screen 50 is displayed (see FIG. 79).
In this case, the game explanation screen 50 displays information regarding the transition of the stage between the case where the answer is correct and the case where the answer is incorrect. For example, if the correct answer is given in the pressing order, it is displayed that the player returns to the stage A1 or the stage E1.

Further, when special information (navigation image 53) for navigating the operation order of the stop button 5 is displayed on the display 8 by winning the "push order replay" in each stage (see FIG. 80 (C)). When the game explanation screen 50 is displayed by operating the effect button 2c, the navigation image 53 is displayed before the game explanation screen 50 as shown in FIG. 80 (D).
That is, when the navigation image 53 and the game explanation screen 50 are displayed at the same time on the display 8, the navigation image 53 is preferentially displayed and made visible.
This is because when the operation order corresponding to the "push order replay" is hidden by the game explanation screen 50 and becomes invisible, the player mistakenly presses the stop button 5 in an operation order different from the operation order by the navigation image 53. There is a risk of operating it. In that case, since the combination of symbols corresponding to the operation order that was erroneously operated is stopped and displayed, the player may be disadvantaged such as shifting (falling) from the current advantageous state. is there. For this reason, the navigation image 53 is preferentially displayed.
In addition, if the transition lottery (RT stock acquisition lottery) that is executed when the "White 7 Replay" is won in each stage is not won, the combination of symbols corresponding to the "White 7 Replay" will stop. When the game explanation screen 50 is displayed by operating the effect button 2c when the predetermined push order for avoiding is displayed on the display 8, the predetermined push order is displayed before the game explanation screen 50. The navigation image 53 showing the above is displayed.
This is because if the predetermined pressing order is hidden by the game explanation screen 50 and becomes invisible, the player may mistakenly operate the stop button 5 in an operation order different from the operation order by the navigation image 53. This is because, in that case, the combination of symbols corresponding to "White 7 Replay" may be stopped even though the transition lottery (RT stock acquisition lottery) is not won.
Further, the navigation image 53 is not limited to the display of the operation sequence image ("1"-"3"-"2"), and for example, the above-mentioned "?" Image (see FIGS. 80 (A) and 80 (B)) and the like. Even when the "!" Image displayed at the time of winning the rare role is displayed, the navigation image 53 is preferentially displayed and displayed before the game explanation screen 50.

Not limited to this, when the navigation image 53 and the game explanation screen 50 are displayed at the same time on the display 8, the game explanation screen 50 may be displayed in front with priority.
Further, which of the navigation image 53 and the game explanation screen 50 may be preferentially displayed may be determined according to the winning combination of the game this time. For example, when the rare role is won, the navigation image 53 may be displayed with priority, and when the winning combination other than the rare role is won, the game explanation screen 50 may be displayed with priority.

Further, when the display 8 displays the operation information (effect button image 30) for prompting the operation of the effect operation means including the effect button 2c (see FIG. 81 (A)), the game is described by operating the effect button 2c or the like. When displaying the screen 50, either the game explanation screen 50 or the effect button image 30 is displayed in front.
That is, when the game explanation screen 50 and the effect button image 30 are displayed at the same time on the display 8, the game explanation screen 50 is preferentially displayed before the effect button image 30 (see FIG. 81 (B)). ) Or, the effect button image 30 is prioritized and displayed before the game explanation screen 50 (see FIG. 81 (C)).
It should be noted that which of the game explanation screen 50 and the effect button image 30 may be preferentially displayed may be determined based on the stage of stay. For example, in the stage A, the effect button image 30 may be displayed with priority, and in the stage C, the game explanation screen 50 may be displayed with priority.
In addition, the player may be able to select which is prioritized and displayed in front.

Further, which of the game explanation screen 50 and the effect button image 30 may be preferentially displayed in front may be determined according to the type of the button. For example, when the effect button image 30 for urging the operation of the effect button 2c is displayed, the game explanation screen 50 is displayed with priority, and the operation of another effect button different from the effect button 2c is urged. When the effect button image 30 of is displayed, the effect button image 30 may be displayed with priority.

Further, in a game in which the game explanation screen 50 and the effect button image 30 may be displayed at the same time on the display 8 in this way, the operation means corresponding to the effect button image 30 and the operation capable of displaying the game explanation screen 50 can be displayed. The means may be controlled differently.
For example, the operation means corresponding to the effect button image 30 may be the effect button 2c, and the cross key button 2d may be used as the operation means capable of displaying the game explanation screen 50, or vice versa. Alternatively, the operating means corresponding to the effect button image 30 may be the effect button 2c, and the operation means capable of displaying the game explanation screen 50 may be another effect button different from the effect button 2c, or vice versa.
In this case, it is preferable to display the operable operation means on the display 8 (operation reminder image 52) so that the player can recognize it.

Further, when the navigation image 53 (operation order image, "?" Image and "!" Image) and the effect button image 30 are displayed at the same time on the display 8, when the game explanation screen 50 is displayed, It is preferable that the navigation image 53 is displayed first, and then either the game explanation screen 50 or the effect button image 30 is displayed.

In addition, the game explanation screen 50 displayed during the special stage indicates that an exceptional case may occur during the special stage.
Specifically, on the game explanation screen 50 displayed during the stage A1 or the stage E1, as shown in FIG. 82 (A), "when the player does not return to the current stage (shifts to the normal stage) after the bonus ends). There is "is displayed.
This is based on the following reasons.

As described above, in the game in slot machine 1, basically, if a bonus is won (a predetermined transition condition is satisfied) during a special stage, after the bonus is completed (a predetermined end condition is satisfied), the bonus is completed. If you return to the special stage and win a bonus during the normal stage (predetermined transition conditions are met), you will move to the normal stage after the bonus ends (predetermined end conditions are met).
On the other hand, as an exception to such a stage transition, the following cases (1) and (2) may occur.

(1) In the push order challenge during the normal stage, if the correct answer is given in the push order and the transition to the special stage (stage A1) is confirmed, the display 8 shows the confirmed state of the stage A1, but the replay role. Since the ball output state is "normal" until the player wins, if the bonus is won in this state, the game will move to the normal stage without moving to the special stage after the bonus ends.
In addition, in the push order challenge after the end of the special stage (stage A1 or stage E1), if the bonus is won, the ball output state is "normal", so after the bonus ends, move to stage A1 or stage E1. Instead, move to the normal stage.
That is, at the time of winning the bonus, if the payout state corresponds to the special stage (“stage A1”, “stage E1”) (the predetermined advantageous conditions are satisfied), the player returns to the special stage after the bonus ends. However, if the ball ejection state is not the ball ejection state corresponding to the special stage ("stage A1", "stage E1") (predetermined advantageous conditions are not established), the stage will shift to the normal stage after the bonus ends. There is.
If you win the lottery to move to the special stage during the bonus, you will move to the special stage after the bonus ends, regardless of the status of the balls when the bonus is won.

(2) If a bonus is won in a state where the limiter of the advantageous section is approaching, after the end of the bonus, the stage may shift to the normal stage without returning to the special stage.
For the above reasons, the fact that there is an exceptional case as shown in FIG. 82 (A) is displayed on the game explanation screen.

-Game explanation screen displayed during the bonus During the bonus, the game explanation screen 50 can be displayed at the time of winning a bonus or during a bonus game.
At the time of winning a bonus, for example, in a game in which a bonus (blue BB, red BB, blue different color BB or red different color BB) is won, the bet button 2a is operated after a certain period of time has elapsed after the end of the third reel stop operation. The operation reminder image 52 is displayed during the period until the operation reminder image 52 is operated, and when the effect button 2c is operated within this period, the operation reminder image 52 is displayed (see FIG. 79).
In this case, the content of the game explanation displayed on the game explanation screen 50 is different depending on the stage to stay at the time of winning the bonus.
For example, if the bonus is won during the normal stage, the game explanation screen 50 displays information regarding the lottery for transition to the special stage executed during the bonus game.
On the other hand, if a bonus is won during the special stage, the game explanation screen 50 is a combination of information on the RT stock acquisition (additional) lottery executed during the bonus game and a symbol that confirms the winning of this lottery. (Stop roll), for example, a first stop roll, a second stop roll, etc. are displayed.

Further, the content of the game explanation displayed on the game explanation screen 50 is different depending on whether or not it is notified that the stage will shift to the special stage after the end of the bonus.
For example, if a lottery for transition to a special stage is won during a normal stage, but a bonus is won without notifying the winning result, the same display as the former is displayed.
On the other hand, if a lottery for transition to a special stage is won during the normal stage and a bonus is won while the winning result is notified, the same display as the latter is displayed.
Similarly, whether or not the winning result of the stage at the time of bonus winning or the special stage is notified on the game explanation screen 50 that can be displayed when the state of the slot machine 1 is set to non-game during the bonus game. The displayed contents are different according to.

During the bonus game, for example, in a game in which an RB (high net increase RB or low net increase RB) can be won in a blue different color BB or a red different color BB, after the start lever 3 is operated, the third reel of the game is played. The operation reminder image 52 is displayed during the period until the stop operation is performed, and the game explanation screen 50 is displayed when the effect button 2c is operated within this period (see FIG. 79).
In this case, on the game explanation screen 50, for example, "a stop roll at the time of winning a high net increase RB and a low net increase RB (specific information)", "a stop roll in which the winning of the high net increase RB or the low net increase RB is confirmed" , "Production content during high net increase RB and low net increase RB" and the like are displayed.
For example, it is displayed that 7 symbols stop in a V shape as a stop roll when a high net increase RB wins, and 7 symbols do not stop in a V shape as a stop roll when a low net increase RB wins. Is displayed.
Further, as a stop roll for which the winning of the low net increase RB is confirmed, it is displayed that the cherry symbol is stopped and displayed on the middle line of the left reel 41a (middle cherry roll).

Further, in a game in which an RB (high net increase RB or low net increase RB) can be won in a blue different color BB or a red different color BB, as shown in FIG. 82 (B), "Aim for 7 !!" A reminder image is displayed.
Then, when the reminder image of "Aim for 7 !!" and the game explanation screen 50 are displayed at the same time on the display 8, as shown in FIG. 82 (C), the game explanation screen is displayed before the reminder image. 50 is displayed.
This is to make it possible for the player to confirm the stop result at the time of winning the high net increase RB or the low net increase RB.

Further, as described above, when a player is granted an advantageous right (RT stock, etc.) during the bonus game, a reminder image such as "Aim for White 7 !!" is displayed. Also in this case, the operation reminder image 52 may be displayed, and the game explanation screen 50 may be displayed by operating the effect button 2c.
Then, when the reminder image of "Aim for White 7 !!" and the game explanation screen 50 are displayed at the same time on the display 8, the game explanation screen 50 is displayed before the reminder image. This is because during the bonus game, the right is granted regardless of whether or not the white 7 symbol is aimed (even if the white 7 symbol is not stopped and displayed), so that the player is not disadvantaged. ..

When the reminder image and the game explanation screen 50 are displayed at the same time, the game explanation screen 50 is given priority to be displayed in front, but the reminder image may be given priority to be displayed in front. Good.
For example, if either the high net increase RB or the low net increase RB is won, the reminder image is displayed before the game explanation screen 50, and if either one is won, the reminder image is displayed before the reminder image. By displaying the game explanation screen 50, the type of the winning RB may be suggested depending on whether or not the reminder image is visible.
Further, a game explanation screen that can be displayed when the number of times of winning the high net increase RB or the low net increase RB exceeds a predetermined number may be provided. For example, when the number of times the high net increase RB is won is two or more, the interest of the game can be enhanced by displaying the game explanation screen that displays information advantageous to the player.

As described above, the display content of the game explanation screen 50 displayed during the game is different depending on the stage in which the player stays.
Further, when the player wants to confirm the effect content and the game method during the game in which the reel 41 is changing or the navigation image 53 is being displayed, the game explanation screen displayed by operating the effect button 2c. It can be grasped at 50.
As a result, the player can see the game explanation screen even during the game without temporarily stopping the game and putting it in a non-game state.

[Game explanation screen display control process]
Next, the game explanation screen control process performed by the sub-control unit 20 will be described with reference to FIG. 70.
First, the sub-control unit 20 determines whether or not the operation of the effect operation means (effect button 2c and cross key button 2d) is permitted in the operation valid period (S211).
In S211 when it is determined that the operation is not valid (S211: No), the process proceeds to S228, and when it is determined that the operation is valid (S211: Yes), the effect button 2c or the cross key button 2d Is determined whether or not has been operated (S212).
When it is determined that the effect button 2c or the cross key button 2d is not operated (S212: No), the process proceeds to S228, and when it is determined that the effect button 2c or the cross key button 2d is operated (S212: No). S212: Yes), it is determined whether or not the game is in progress (S213).

When it is determined that the game is not in the game (not in the game) (S213: No), it is determined whether or not the effect button 2c is operated during the non-game (S214).
When it is determined that the effect button 2c is operated during the non-game (S214: Yes), it is determined whether or not the game explanation screen 50 is being displayed on the display 8 (S215).
When it is determined that the game explanation screen 50 is not being displayed (S215: No), the top screen is displayed on the display 8 (see FIG. 77 (B)) (S216).
On the other hand, when it is determined that the game explanation screen 50 is being displayed (S215: Yes), the screen display is switched according to the operation of the effect button 2c (S217). For example, on the game explanation screen 50, when the effect button 2c is operated while a predetermined item is selected by the operation of the cross key button 2d or the like, the effect is produced as a confirmation button for confirming the selected item. When button 2c functions, the display screen is switched.

If it is determined in S214 that the effect button 2c has not been operated (the cross key button 2d has been operated) during non-game (S214: No), whether or not the game explanation screen 50 is being displayed on the display 8 Is determined (S218).
When it is determined that the game explanation screen 50 is being displayed (S218: Yes), the display on the game explanation screen 50 is switched according to the operation of the cross key button 2d (S219). For example, on the game explanation screen 50, when an item is selected by operating the cross key button 2d, the effect button 2c functions as a cursor movement button for moving between the items on the screen, so that the display on the screen is displayed. Change the content.
On the other hand, when it is determined that the game explanation screen 50 is not being displayed (S218: No), for example, the volume adjustment screen is displayed in response to the operation of the cross key button 2d (S220). Further, when the cross key button 2d is operated, the cross key button 2d functions as a volume adjustment button to change the display content (volume level) on the volume adjustment screen. The volume level after the change is determined by operating the effect button 2c.

If it is determined in S213 that the game is in progress (S213: Yes), it is determined whether or not the effect button 2c has been operated during the game (S221).
When it is determined that the effect button 2c has been operated during the game (S221: Yes), it is determined whether or not the operation reminder image 52 is being displayed on the display 8 (S222).
When it is determined that the operation reminder image 52 is being displayed (S222: Yes), the game explanation screen 50 corresponding to the stage is displayed (see FIG. 78 (B)) (S223).
On the game explanation screen 50, as described above, the displayed contents differ depending on the current stage. In addition, the displayed content differs depending on whether or not a privilege that is advantageous to the player is given, or whether or not it is notified that the privilege is given.

On the other hand, when it is determined that the operation reminder image 52 is not being displayed (S222: No), it is determined whether or not the game explanation screen 50 is being displayed on the display 8 (S224).
When it is determined that the game explanation screen 50 is being displayed (S224: Yes), the display on the game explanation screen 50 is switched according to the operation of the effect button 2c (S225). For example, when the effect button 2c is operated while the game explanation screen 50 is being displayed, the effect button 2c functions as a back button to change the display content on the screen.
Specifically, when the highest screen of the game explanation screen 50 is displayed, the game explanation screen 50 is closed, and when a screen other than the highest screen of the game explanation screen 50 is displayed. Switches the display to the upper screen.

If it is determined in S221 that the effect button 2c is not operated (the cross key button 2d is operated) during the game (S221: No), whether or not the game explanation screen 50 is being displayed on the display 8 Is determined (S226).
When it is determined that the game explanation screen 50 is being displayed (S226: Yes), the screen of the game explanation screen 50 having a plurality of screens is switched according to the operation of the cross key button 2d (S227). ..

Next, it is determined whether or not the end condition of the game explanation screen 50 is satisfied (S228).
The end conditions of the game explanation screen 50 are, for example, "when the bet button 2a is operated during non-game or when a medal is inserted into the medal insertion slot 2" and "the operation reminder image display period during the game". Is completed, or "when the effect button 2c is operated while the game explanation screen 50 is being displayed during the game", whichever condition is satisfied.
When it is determined that this end condition is satisfied (S228: Yes), the game explanation screen 50 is terminated (S229). At this time, if the operation reminder image 52 is being displayed, the display of the operation reminder image 52 also ends.

Further, the end condition of the game explanation screen 50 in S228 is not limited to the above conditions, and for example, "when the player shifts to another stage" or "when a predetermined winning combination (rare combination or bonus combination) is won". The game explanation screen may be terminated when any of the conditions is satisfied.
As a result, the game explanation screen 50 may be displayed over a plurality of games.

In this way, in the game explanation screen control process performed by the sub-control unit 20, the display content and display period of the game explanation screen 50 are controlled to be different depending on whether the game is being played or not. Then, when the effect button 2c is operated while the operation reminder image 52 is displayed during the game, the game explanation screen 50 corresponding to the current stage is displayed in the display area (specific display area R) of the display 8. When the display is performed and the operation reminder image display period is completed, the display of the game explanation screen 50 and the operation reminder image 52 is terminated.

As described above, the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment is played based on the operation from the player during the game (including the rotation of the reel 41, the display of the navigation image 53, the display of the effect button image 30 and the like). By changing the game explanation area for displaying the explanation to be wider, the game explanation is displayed (appeared or enlarged).
As a result, the player can confirm the game explanation according to each production state even during the game, and can grasp how to play the game (whether to enjoy it). ..

In "(1) Displaying a game explanation screen according to the game situation", the following modification may be used.
In the above description, when the game explanation screen 50, the navigation image 53, the effect button image 30, or the stop operation reminder image are simultaneously displayed on the display 8, the image to be displayed in front with priority (front image). Has been described in the case where the image is visible and the portion of the other image (rear image) displayed behind the image that overlaps with the front image is invisible. It can also be possible.
For example, by transmitting a part or all of the front image at a predetermined transmittance, the rear image can be visually recognized, and even if the front image and the rear image are displayed overlapping, both can be visually displayed at the same time. it can.
Further, when the front image is not transparent, a part of the rear image can be displayed from a portion that does not overlap with the front image.
For example, when the game explanation screen 50 is a front image, many parts of the rear image may be invisible, so that a part of the rear image extends outside the specific display area R of the game explanation screen 50. It may be displayable. For example, a part of the navigation image 53 or the “aiming at white 7” reminder image may be displayed from below the specific display area R of the game explanation screen 50.
As a result, not only the front image can be easily recognized and displayed, but also the presence of the rear image can be indicated at the same time.

During the non-game, the game explanation screen 50 displayed by operating the effect button 2c may be displayed during the game.
In this case, the game explanation screen 50 is continuously displayed without ending until the operation of "return" on the top screen shown in FIG. 77 (B), and the game explanation can be displayed over a plurality of games. You may do so. That is, the game explanation screen 50 may be displayed over a plurality of games even during the game without providing the operation reminder image display period, and the game explanations related to all the stages may be displayed.
In addition to operating "return", the game explanation screen 50 is displayed when a situation advantageous to the player occurs, such as "when a predetermined winning combination (rare role or bonus combination) is won". You may end it. As a result, it is possible to notify that a predetermined winning combination has been won by the transition of the game explanation screen.

Further, on the game explanation screen 50 displayed at the time of bonus winning, the display contents of the game explanation screen 50 are displayed according to the game state at the time of bonus winning and whether or not it is notified that the game shifts to the special stage after the bonus ends. I tried to make it different (only one game explanation screen 50 was visible), but not limited to this, all game explanation screens 50 can always be displayed by operating the cross key button 2d during the bonus. It may be.

Further, on the game explanation screen 50 displayed during the special stage, as shown in FIG. 82 (A), it is displayed that there is a possibility that the player will not return to the current stage after the bonus ends, but the bonus ends. If the situation does not return to the current stage later, an effect indicating that the player will not return to the current stage may be performed at any timing from the winning of the bonus to the end of the bonus.
As a result, it can be suggested that even a player who has not seen the game explanation screen 50 may not return to the current stage by winning the bonus.

Further, on the game explanation screen 50 displayed during the special stage, as shown in FIGS. 80 and 81, the navigation image 53 and the effect button image 30 are displayed, but the present invention is not limited to this, and other than the special stage. It can also be displayed on the stage of.
Further, during the game, the period during which the game explanation screen 50 can be displayed is not limited to the period shown in FIG. 79. For example, in each stage of the special stage, the operation reminder image 52 may be displayed during a normal game in which continuous production or the like is not executed, and the game explanation screen 50 may be displayed. In this case, it is preferable that the game description corresponding to the stage during the game is displayed.

In addition, information suggesting a game setting value may be displayed on the game explanation screen 50. For example, information suggesting odd / even suggestion, high setting suggestion, etc. may be displayed. As a result, it is possible to increase the interest and expectation of the game for the player.
Further, although the effect button 2c and the cross key button 2d are provided as the effect operation means, other operation means such as a jog dial, a touch sensor, and an operation lever may be used. Further, an effect button dedicated to the game explanation screen 50 may be separately provided.

(2) Preventing the Advantageous Section Lamps from Being Off During Continuous Production In principle, the slot machine 1 in the present embodiment turns on the advantageous section lamp 13 during the advantageous section and turns off the advantageous section lamp 13 during the normal section. It has become like.
For example, during the normal stage (general stage), the advantageous section lamp 13 is turned off, and when the setting difference no bonus is won during the normal stage (general stage), the lamp 13 is turned on.

Further, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, when a bonus with no setting difference is won during the normal stage (general stage), continuous production (precursor production) is performed in the transition from the normal stage to the bonus. It has become.
The continuous effect is executed on the display 8 or the like based on the effect pattern described later during a plurality of games, and finally the result of winning or failing the bonus is notified.
In addition, the continuous production starts from the game in which the bonus overlapping winning combination (rare role with no setting difference or "special bell B") is won. Therefore, the player will play with the expectation that the bonus may have been won more than once during the continuous production.

In addition, by winning the bonus overlapping winning combination, the continuous production is started and the advantageous section lamp 13 is turned on.
In such a case, if the advantageous section lamp 13 is turned off before the bonus winning / failing result is notified during the continuous production, the player knows that the bonus has not been won. During the production, the expectation of winning the bonus cannot be maintained, and the interest of the game may be reduced.
Therefore, the slot machine 1 in the present embodiment has a feature that the advantageous section lamp 13 lights up during the continuous production even when the bonus is not won.

Specifically, the main control unit 10 controls to turn on the advantageous section lamp 13 during the period in which the "number of advantageous section games for production" (notification period) remains.
The "number of advantageous section games for production" is the number of games for production to give a feeling of expectation of winning a bonus during continuous production, and is subtracted by 1 for each game during continuous production.
The number of advantageous section games for directing is determined when a bonus duplicate winning combination (rare combination with no setting difference or "special bell B") is won (specific conditions are satisfied) in the internal lottery process.
Hereinafter, the lighting control of the advantageous section lamp 13 based on the number of advantageous section games for production will be described with reference to FIGS. 71 and 72.

FIG. 71 is a flowchart showing the “production advantageous section game number determination process” performed by the main control unit 10. The "production advantageous section game number determination process" is performed by the main control unit 10 operating as a determination means, a notification period determination means, and a transmission means according to the present invention.
First, the main control unit 10 determines whether or not the start lever 3 has been operated (S231).
If it is determined that the start lever 3 has not been operated (S231: No), the process is completed, and if it is determined that the start lever 3 has been operated (S231: Yes), the bonus is in the internal state (carrying over). ) Is determined (S232).
If it is determined that the bonus is in the internal state (carrying over) (S232: No), the game shifts to S241, and if it is determined that the bonus is not in the internal state (carrying over) (S232: Yes), the effect is produced. It is determined whether or not the number of advantageous section games is greater than 0 (S233).
When it is determined that the number of advantageous section games for production is larger than 0 (S233: Yes), the number of advantageous section games for production is subtracted by 1 (S234).
On the other hand, when it is determined that the number of advantageous section games for production is not larger than 0 (S233: No), it is determined whether or not the lottery condition for the number of advantageous section games for production is satisfied (S235).

Specifically, it is determined whether or not a bonus duplicate winning combination (a rare combination with no setting difference or "special bell B") has been won in the internal lottery process.
If it is determined that the condition is not satisfied (S235: No), the process proceeds to S241, and if it is determined that the condition is satisfied (S235: Yes), the number of advantageous section games for production is increased. A lottery is held (S236).
For example, if you win the "Special Bell B", there is a 98.46% chance that "5 games" will be selected, and a 1.56% chance that "6 games" will be selected and you will win the "strongest cherry". If this is the case, "6 games" is selected with a probability of 74.9%, and "7 games" is selected with a probability of 25.1% (see FIG. 42).

Next, it is determined whether or not the bonus has been won (S237). That is, it is determined whether or not the setting difference no bonus is won by overlapping with the setting difference no rare role or "special bell B".
If it is determined that the bonus has been won (S237: No), the number of new advantageous section games for production determined by lottery is rewritten as the current number of advantageous section games for production (S239).
On the other hand, if it is determined that the bonus has not been won (S237: Yes), whether or not the number of new advantageous section games for production determined by lottery is longer than the current number of advantageous section games for production. The determination is made (S238).
If it is determined that the number of new advantageous section games for production is longer (S238: Yes), the number of advantageous section games for new production is rewritten (overwritten) as the current number of advantageous section games for production (S239). ..

In this way, each time a rare role with no setting difference or "Special Bell B" is won, the number of advantageous section games for production is determined by lottery, and at this time, if the bonus is not duplicated, the current production The current number of advantageous section games for production, provided that the newly determined number of advantageous section games for production (second notification period) is longer than the number of advantageous section games for production (first notification period). Instead of, it is updated (overwritten) with the newly determined number of advantageous section games for production.
Regardless of whether the bonus is correct or not, it may always be rewritten to the newly determined number of advantageous section games for production, and conversely, the number of advantageous section games for production always newly determined. You may not rewrite it.

Next, the production advantageous section game number command including the production advantageous section game number rewritten in S239 is set (S240). In addition, a winning combination command including information on the winning combination of the game this time is set (S241).
Then, various commands are transmitted to the sub-control unit 20 (S242).

FIG. 72 is a flowchart showing the “advantageous section lamp lighting control process” performed by the main control unit 10.
First, the main control unit 10 determines whether or not the third reel stop operation has been performed (S251).
When it is determined that the third reel stop operation has not been performed (S251: No), the process is completed, and when it is determined that the third reel stop operation has been performed (S251: Yes), the advantageous section lamp 13 is set. It is determined whether or not the light is off (S252).
When it is determined that the advantageous section lamp 13 is off (S252: Yes), it is determined whether or not the number of advantageous section games for production is greater than 0 (S253).
When it is determined that the number of advantageous section games for production is larger than 0 (S253: Yes), control is performed to turn on the advantageous section lamp 13 (S254).

When it is determined in S252 that the advantageous section lamp 13 is not extinguished (lit) (S252: No), it is determined whether or not the number of advantageous section games for production is "0" (S252: No). S255).
When it is determined that the number of advantageous section games for production is "0" (S255: Yes), the advantageous section lamp 13 is turned off (S256).
In this way, when the "number of advantageous section games for production" remains, the control to turn on the advantageous section lamp 13 is performed.

Further, the slot machine 1 in the present embodiment has a feature that the sub-control unit 20 notifies the result of winning or failing the bonus within the period in which the number of advantageous section games for production remains.
That is, the result of winning or failing the bonus is always notified during the execution of the continuous production.
Hereinafter, control of continuous production based on the number of advantageous section games for production will be described with reference to FIG. 73.

FIG. 73 is a flowchart showing the “continuous effect determination process” performed by the sub-control unit 20.
The "continuous effect determination process" is performed by the sub-control unit 20 operating as the receiving means and the effect pattern determining means according to the present invention.
First, the sub-control unit 20 determines whether or not the production advantageous section game number command has been received (S261).
When it is determined that the production advantageous section game number command has not been received (S261: No), the process is terminated, and when it is determined that the production advantageous section game number command has been received (S261: Yes). , It is determined whether or not the winning combination command has been received (S262).
If it is determined that the winning combination command has not been received (S262: No), the process is completed, and if it is determined that the winning combination command has been received (S262: Yes), a lottery at the production level is performed (S262: Yes). S263).

The production level is set in, for example, four stages, and is set so that the expectation of winning the bonus is high based on the relationship of level 1 <level 2 <level 3 <level 4. Level 4 is a state in which the bonus winning has been confirmed.
The production level is linked to the production pattern executed during the continuous production, and the higher the production level, the more intense and flashy the production pattern that fuels the expectation of winning the bonus.
In the following explanation, the production that incites the bonus winning with a violent and flashy production is called "strong production", and compared to the "strong production", the production that is not violent and flashy is "weak production". ".

The production level lottery will be held according to the winning combination of the game this time.
For example, if "Special Bell B" is won, "Level 2" is selected with a 20% probability, "Level 3" is selected with an 80% probability, and "Weak Cherry" is won. , "Production level 1" is selected with a 100% probability, and when the "strongest cherry" is won, "Level 3" is selected with a 100% probability (see FIG. 43). .. Although not shown, when a "bonus" is won, "level 4" is selected with a 100% probability regardless of the winning combination of duplicate winnings.

Next, it is determined whether or not the continuous production is being executed (S264).
When it is determined that the continuous effect is not being executed (S264: No), the effect pattern is determined (effect pattern determining means). In this case, it is determined by lottery based on the number of advantageous section games for production and the production level determined in this game.
For example, if "level 1" is determined as the production level and "5 games" is determined as the number of advantageous section games for production, "no production" is selected with a 40% probability, and "fanning" is selected with a 34% probability. "5 production games" is selected, "Weak production A (4 games of fanning production, 1 game of development production)" is selected with a 20% probability, and "Strong production A (4 games of fanning production, 1 development production)" is selected with a probability of 5%. 1 game) ”is set to be selected (see FIG. 44).
In addition, when "level 1" is determined as the production level and "6 games" is determined as the number of advantageous section games for production, "no production" is selected with a 30% probability, and "fanning" is performed with a 30% probability. "6 games of production" is selected, "Weak production B (5 games of fanning production, 1 game of development production)" is selected with a probability of 35%, and "Strong production B (5 games of fanning production, development production)" is selected with a probability of 5%. 1 game) ”is set to be selected (see FIG. 44).
If "level 1" is determined as the production level and "7 games" is determined as the number of advantageous section games for production, "no production" is selected with a 20% probability, and "weak" is selected with a 75% probability. "Direction C (6 games of fanning effect, 1 game of development effect)" is selected, and "Strong production C (6 games of fanning effect, 1 game of development effect)" is set to be selected with a 5% probability ( See FIG. 44).
In addition, the "fanning effect" is an effect that incites the player with the expectation of winning a bonus. The "development effect" is an effect (specific effect) that notifies the result of winning or failing the bonus.

In this way, the production pattern is set so that the number of advantageous section games for production and the number of execution games of continuous production are the same.
Further, when "level 2" to "level 4" are determined as the production level, strong productions A to C are likely to be selected based on the relationship of level 1 <level 2 <level 3 <level 4. (See FIGS. 45-47).

In S264, when it is determined that the continuous production is being executed (S264: Yes), it is determined whether or not the production level determined by lottery is higher than the production level related to the continuous production being executed. (S265).
If it is determined that the effect level determined by the lottery is higher (S265: Yes), the effect pattern is determined based on the effect level determined by the lottery (S266). That is, instead of the already determined (executed) effect pattern, the continuous effect is executed based on the newly determined effect pattern.
On the other hand, if it is determined that the effect level determined by the lottery is lower (S265: No), the process ends. That is, the continuous effect is continuously executed based on the effect pattern being executed.
In this way, every time the production level is determined by lottery, if the newly determined production level is higher than the current production level, the production pattern is created based on the newly determined production level. decide.
As a result, when the production level with a high expectation of winning the bonus is determined, the production content during the continuous production changes, so that the player's expectation can be increased.

Next, a specific example during the continuous production will be described with reference to FIG. 83.
For example, if a bonus duplicate winning combination (rare role with no setting difference or "special bell B") is won during the normal stage (general stage), the number of advantageous section games for production is determined (Fig. 83 (Fig. 83). In a), “7 games”), the continuous effect is started on the display 8 (FIG. 83 (a)).
Further, in the game in which the bonus overlapping winning combination is won, when the third reel stop operation is performed, the advantageous section lamp 13 lights up.
As a continuous effect, for example, it is assumed that a "battle effect" in which a friendly character and an enemy character fight is executed.

During the continuous production, the production proceeds based on the determined production pattern (FIG. 83 (b)).
For example, when "strong effect C" is selected as the effect pattern, the development effect of one game is performed after the fanning effect of six games. In the fanning effect, the ally character and the enemy character are repeatedly battled, and it is preferable that the strong effects A to C are more dominant than the weak effects A to C.
Then, in the development production of the final game (7th game), the result of winning or failing the bonus is notified. For example, a defeat image in which a ally character indicating non-winning of a bonus is defeated is displayed (FIG. 83 (c)).
At this time, the continuous production ends as well as the number of advantageous section games for production is exhausted.
Further, after the operation of stopping the third reel of the game in which the number of advantageous section games for directing is exhausted, the advantageous section lamp 13 is turned off.

In this way, during the period in which the number of advantageous section games for production remains, the advantageous section lamp 13 is turned on, and the result of winning or failing the bonus is notified within the number of advantageous section games for production.
As a result, even if the bonus is not won, the advantageous section lamp 13 is lit, so that the player can maintain the expectation of winning the bonus.
In addition, in order to end the continuous production for indicating the validity of the bonus by the time the advantageous section lamp 13 is turned off (until the number of advantageous section games for production is exhausted), the player is not elected in the middle of the continuous production. Can be clearly detected to prevent the game from becoming less interesting.

In "(2) Preventing the advantageous section lamp from being turned off during continuous production", the following modification may be used.
In the above description, the production pattern is selected so that the number of advantageous section games for production determined by lottery and the number of execution games of continuous production are the same, but the present invention is not limited to this, for example. A production pattern may be selected in which the number of continuous production execution games is smaller than the number of production advantageous section games. For example, when "7 games" is determined as the number of advantageous section games for production, "weak production A (4 games for fanning production, 1 game for development production)" or the like may be selected.
Further, although the number of games for "development production" is set to one, the number is not limited to this, and two or more games may be used.
Further, when the number of advantageous section games for production is larger than the number of remaining games of the finite RT, "no production" may be selected with a 100% probability in the selection of the production pattern.
This is because when the number of advantageous section games for production is larger than the number of remaining games of finite RT, the continuous production is performed in a state where the number of remaining games of finite RT (RT3 or RT4) is exhausted and the game shifts to RT0 or RT2. This is to avoid the case where the push order challenge is suddenly started even though it is being executed.

(3) Switching the expected degree of acquisition of RT stock As described above, the slot machine 1 in the present embodiment determines the level for this time among the six specialized zone expected degree levels possessed in the stage B2. It has the feature of switching based on the opportunity of.
As a result, the winning expectation (winning probability) of the transition lottery to the stage C (specialized zone) is switched, and the acquisition expectation of the RT stock is changed.
In the following explanation, as shown in FIG. 84 (a), as the six specialized zone expectation levels to be possessed, the current level is "blue level", the next level is "red level", and thereafter, "yellow level". , "Blue level", "blue level", and "green level" will be described as an example.

In stage B2, the level display areas 60 to 65 of the display 8 display the special zone expectation levels possessed in the order of being referred to in the transition lottery to stage C.
Specifically, the current level displayed in the level display area 60 is first referred to in the lottery, and the next level displayed in the level display area 61 is referred to in the second lottery. The special zone expectation level displayed in the display area 62 is referred to in the third lottery, and the special zone expectation level displayed in the level display area 63 is referred to in the fourth lottery. The special zone expectation level displayed in the display area 64 is referred to in the fifth lottery, and the special zone expectation level displayed in the level display area 65 is referred to in the sixth lottery. It has become.

In this state, when the above-mentioned "one update" condition of the special zone expectation level is satisfied, one special zone expectation level is newly determined.
Here, the case where "(1) a specific condition is satisfied" among the "one update" conditions will be described.
The establishment of specific conditions means that "the number of remaining games in RT5 is 11 to 20 games", "the number of high-accuracy games in RT stock is" 0 "", and "push order replay in the internal lottery process (RT5). This is the case when all of "the transition replay) has been won (specific display result)" is satisfied.
When this specific condition is satisfied, the replay symbols are aligned on the middle line by following the pressing order of the pressing order replay (RT5 transition replay), and the display 8 notifies that the level has been updated this time. The specific conditions are not limited to the above, and can be set arbitrarily.

The update of the current level is moved so that the current current level disappears on the display 8 and the special zone expectation level other than the current level shifts by one.
For example, as shown in FIG. 84 (b), the "blue level" of the current level displayed in the level display area 60 disappears, and the "red level" of the next level displayed in the level display area 61 disappears. Moves to shift to the level for this time. Further, the special zone expectation level displayed in the level display areas 62 to 65 is moved so as to shift one by one from the bottom of the screen to the top.
Further, the special zone expectation level newly determined by the lottery is added and displayed in the level display area 65.
In addition, the current level displayed in the level display area 60 makes it possible for the player to visually recognize that the RT stock acquisition expectation degree (winning probability) is high during the period when the number of RT stock high probability games remains. Is displayed. For example, the shape, size, color, and the like are displayed differently from the normal display mode (see FIG. 84 (c)).

In addition, the update of the special zone expectation level is allowed only once in the period until the number of RT5 games (30 games) is exhausted.
Not limited to this, it may be allowed to be updated multiple times, and when the "one update" condition is satisfied, it is decided whether or not to execute the update by lottery. May be good.

In this way, of the multiple special zone expectation levels (blue level, yellow level, green level, red level) with different probabilities of granting benefits, the current level (current probability state) and the next level (next probability state) The expected level of the special zone for multiple times including the next probability state) is determined, and these are simultaneously visually notified to the player.
As a result, the player can grasp not only the winning expectation of the current stage C (specialized zone) transition lottery, but also the winning expectation of the next and subsequent stages.
For example, if the current level is "red level" and the next level is "blue level", the player has high expectations and low expectations for the next time, so the player cannot meet the specific conditions. You will play the game in anticipation.
On the contrary, when the current level is "blue level" and the next level is "red level", the expectation is high next time, so the player expects that the specific conditions will be met. Will do.
In addition, if the current level and the next level are the same at the "red level", the player has high expectations for the present and the next time, so even if specific conditions are met, the high expectations will continue. Recognizing that, the game will be played.
In addition, when a specific condition is satisfied, the level is switched from the current level to the next level.
Therefore, for example, this time the level is changed to "low probability state (blue level)-> medium probability state (yellow level)-> high probability state (green level)" or "high probability state (green level)-> high probability state". Instead of controlling the two winning expectations of the low probability state and the high probability state alternately, such as the transition such as "(green level) → ultra-high probability state (red level)", it is possible to shift in various ways. it can.
As a result, it is possible to prevent the transition of the special zone expectation level from becoming monotonous and prevent the decline in interest.
In addition, it becomes possible for the player to play the game with an interest in the special zone expectation level, and the player can be attracted to the game.

In "(3) Switching the expected degree of acquisition (winning probability) of RT stock", the following modification may be used.
In the above explanation, the case where the six specialized zone expectation levels possessed are notified by the display 8 is described, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the display is used for a predetermined accessory provided in the vicinity of the display 8. Lamps may be provided, and each lamp may be lit according to the special zone expectation level.
In this case, a part of the special zone expectation level may be displayed on the display 8, and the other special zone expectation level may be notified by the effect lamp. For example, only the current level may be displayed on the display 8, and five special zone expectation levels including the next level may be displayed on the effect lamp.

Further, although the case where the level for this time disappears when the "one update" condition is satisfied has been described, one special zone expectation level to be eliminated may be determined by lottery. In this case, the special zone expectation level to be extinguished may be extinguished in order from the one with the lowest expectation of winning, or may be extinguished in order from the one with the highest expectation of winning.
Further, the special zone expectation level displayed in the level display areas 60 to 65 may be rearranged by the player.
Further, the winning expectation level of the special zone expectation level may be upgraded based on the establishment of the predetermined conditions. For example, "blue" may be upgraded to "yellow" and "green" to "red". Further, only the current level displayed in the level display area 60 may be upgraded.
Further, the special zone expectation level may be 5 or less, or 7 or more.

(4) Displaying different Stop Prompts Depending on the Game Situation As described above, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the BB general state and the RB state are alternately and repeatedly executed during the different color BB (see FIG. 85). ), Depending on the game situation during the different color BB, the standby screen (normal standby screen, special standby screen, standby screen before the end of BB) displayed during the BB general state, or at the time of RB winning executed during the BB general state The stop reminder effect (normal stop reminder effect, special stop reminder effect, stop reminder effect before the end of BB) has different characteristics.

FIG. 88 shows an example of a game pattern in a different color BB, and each pattern (1) to (6) will be described below by way of exemplification.
Patterns (1) to (3) show the case where the high net increase RB is won and the high net increase RB is won as the first RB in the BB general state after winning the different color BB.
Further, the pattern (1) is the case where the low net increase RB is won as the next RB during the high net increase RB, and the pattern (2) is the case where the high net increase RB is won as the next RB during the high net increase RB. Pattern (3) shows the case where RB is not won during high net increase RB.
Further, in the pattern (2), since the high net increase RB was won during the RB, the above-mentioned notification pattern is determined by lottery, and the "winning notification effect" is executed based on the determined notification pattern. For example, when the start lever 3 or the stop button 5 is operated, an effect image such as "yet! Still!" Is displayed indicating that the high net increase RB continues (consecutive villa). Then, after the completion of the winning notification effect, the "next confirmation screen" for confirming that the next RB is a high net increase RB is displayed.

In such patterns (1) to (3), in the BB general state that shifts after the end of the high net increase RB (RB (first time)), the standby screen displayed at the start is different.
Specifically, in the case of pattern (1), since the RB is "high net increase RB" this time and the next RB is "low net increase RB", the normal standby screen is displayed ((1) in FIG. 86). reference).
In the case of pattern (2), since the RB is "high net increase RB" this time and the next RB is also "high net increase RB", a special standby screen is displayed (see (2) in FIG. 86).
In the case of the pattern (3), since the next RB is not won, the normal standby screen is displayed (see (3) in FIG. 86).

Then, in the BB general state, the stop reminder effect is executed when the RB can win a prize.
For example, in the case of the pattern (1) in which the normal standby screen is displayed, the “normal stop reminder effect” is executed (see FIG. 87 (a)).
On the other hand, in the case of the pattern (2) in which the special standby screen is displayed, the "special stop reminder effect" is executed (see FIG. 87 (b)).
In the "special stop reminder effect", even in a situation where a high net increase RB can win a prize due to the stop mode in which the 7 symbols are aligned in a V shape, "reverse push!" By prompting the push order operation, it is stopped in a different stop mode. In this case, for example, the replay symbols are aligned on the lower line and stop.
This is because, despite notifying that the high net increase RB will continue, a production that aims at the winning symbol of the high net increase RB and a production that notifies that the high net increase RB has entered are performed. This is because the player feels annoyed.
Further, in the case of the pattern (3), the "normal stop reminder effect" is executed by winning the high net increase RB or the low net increase RB in the BB general state.

When the RB is won based on such a stop reminder effect, in the case of the pattern (1), the "low net increase RB rush effect" indicating that the low net increase RB is started is executed.
Further, in the case of the pattern (3), the "high net increase RB rush effect" or the "low net increase RB rush effect" is executed according to the type of the winning RB.
In the case of the pattern (2), the "high net increase RB continuation effect" indicating that the high net increase RB continues is executed.
"High net increase RB continuation production" is a character image of "continuation" (special) without performing the production to notify that the RB has entered, such as "high net increase RB rush production" and "high net increase RB rush production". Information) is displayed.
As a result, even though it has already been notified that the high net increase RB will continue (consecutive villa), it is possible to prevent the player from feeling annoyed when the high net increase RB rushes in. Can be done.

Further, in the case of pattern (2), when "no effect" is selected in the lottery of the notification pattern, the winning notification effect is executed and the next confirmation screen is not displayed, and the so-called latent state is in progress. Then, when the state shifts to the BB general state, the normal standby screen is displayed. Then, in the normal stop reminder production, a high net increase RB is won.

Patterns (4) to (6) show the case where the low net increase RB is won and the low net increase RB is won as the first RB in the BB general state after winning the different color BB.
The pattern (4) is the case where the low net increase RB is won as the next RB during the low net increase RB, and the pattern (5) is the case where the high net increase RB is won as the next RB during the low net increase RB. Pattern (6) shows the case where RB is not won during low net increase RB.
Further, as for the pattern (4) and the pattern (5), since the next RB was won during the RB, the above-mentioned notification pattern is determined by lottery, and the "mode UP effect" is executed based on the determined notification pattern. To.

In such patterns (4) to (6), the normal standby screen is displayed in the BB general state that shifts after the end of the low net increase RB (RB (first time)) ((4) to (6) in FIG. 86. )reference).
Then, in the BB general state, in the case of the pattern (4) and the pattern (5) in which the RB can win a prize, the "normal stop reminder effect" is executed.
Further, in the case of the pattern (6), in the BB general state, the "normal stop reminder effect" is executed by winning the high net increase RB or the low net increase RB.
When the RB is won based on such a stop reminder effect, the "low net increase RB rush effect" is executed in the case of pattern (4), and the "high net increase RB rush effect" is executed in the case of pattern (5). In the case of pattern (6), "low net increase RB rush effect" or "high net increase RB rush effect" is executed.

In this way, a plurality of different types of stop reminder effects are performed at the time of RB winning in the BB general state, depending on the game situation during the different color BB (the type of the RB this time and the type of the next RB).
As a result, the production during the bonus becomes gorgeous, and the interest can be improved.
In addition, since different stop reminder effects are performed according to the game situation, the stop reminder effect allows the player to grasp the game situation.

Further, in the BB general state, when the low net increase RB is won as the next RB (pattern (1) and pattern (4)), the "normal stop reminder effect" is executed after the "normal standby screen" is displayed. Will be done. On the other hand, when the high net increase RB is won as the next RB (pattern (5)), the "normal stop reminder effect" may be executed after the "normal standby screen" is displayed.
As a result, the player can play the game in anticipation of the possibility of winning the high net increase RB even if the "normal standby screen" is displayed in the BB general state, and the interest of the game can be enhanced.

[RB winning production control process]
Next, the “RB winning effect control process” performed by the sub-control unit 20 will be described with reference to FIG. 74.
First, the sub-control unit 20 determines whether or not the RB winning command has been received (S271).
If it is determined that the RB winning command has not been received (S271: No), the process is terminated, and if it is determined that the RB winning command has been received (S271: Yes), whether or not the BB is in the general state. Is determined (S272).
When it is determined that the BB general state is present (S272: Yes), it is determined whether or not the normal standby screen is being displayed (S273).
When it is determined that the normal standby screen is being displayed (S273: Yes), the normal stop operation reminder effect is executed (S274).

On the other hand, when it is determined that the normal standby screen is not being displayed (S273: No), it is determined whether or not the special standby screen is being displayed (S295).
When it is determined that the special standby screen is being displayed (S295: Yes), the special stop operation effect is executed (S276).
If it is determined that the special standby screen is not being displayed (the standby screen before the end of BB is being displayed) (S295: No), the stop operation effect before the end of BB is executed (S277).

In S272, when it is determined that the BB general state is not (RB state) (S272: No), it is determined whether or not the condition for determining the effect content in the RB is satisfied (S278). .. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the first RB has been won.
When it is determined that the condition is satisfied (S278: Yes), it is determined whether or not the high net increase RB is being executed (S279).
When it is determined that the high net increase RB is being executed (S279: Yes), it is determined whether or not the next winning RB is the high net increase RB (S280).
When it is determined that the winning RB is a high net increase RB (S280: Yes), the production content during the high net increase RB being executed is determined (S281). Specifically, the notification pattern is determined with reference to the notification pattern lottery table (FIGS. 48 to 50).

On the other hand, when it is determined that the high net increase RB is not being executed (the low net increase RB is being executed) (S279: No), the effect content of the low net increase RB being executed is determined (S282). Specifically, the notification pattern is determined with reference to the effect pattern lottery table (FIGS. 51 to 54).
Next, the effect corresponding to each RB is executed (S283). For example, in the case of the first RB, the effect is executed based on the effect pattern determined in S281 and S282. Further, in the case of RB other than the first time (S278: No), the effect is executed based on the already determined effect pattern.

[RB winning production control process]
Next, the “RB winning effect control process” performed by the sub-control unit 20 will be described with reference to FIG. 75.
First, the sub-control unit 20 determines whether or not the RB winning command has been received (S291).
If it is determined that the RB winning command has not been received (S291: No), the process is terminated, and if it is determined that the RB winning command has been received (S291: Yes), the standby screen before the end of BB is displayed. It is determined whether or not the RB has won the prize (S292).
If it is determined that the RB has won a prize while the standby screen before the end of the BB is displayed (S292: Yes), the RB effect before the end of the BB is executed (S293). In this case, the standby screen before the end of BB is continuously displayed except that the RB winning history is updated. In addition, the rush effect may be performed based on the type of the winning RB.

On the other hand, if it is determined that the RB has not won the prize while the standby screen before the end of the BB is displayed (S292: No), it is determined whether or not the high net increase RB has won the prize (S294).
When it is determined that the player has won the high net increase RB (S294: Yes), it is determined whether or not the special standby screen is being displayed (S295).
When it is determined that the special standby screen is being displayed (S295: Yes), the high net increase RB continuous effect is executed (S296).
On the other hand, when it is determined that the special standby screen is not being displayed (S295: No), the high net increase RB rush effect is executed (S297).
If it is determined in S294 that the high net increase RB has not been won (the low net increase RB has been won) (S294: No), the low net increase RB rush effect is executed (S298).

[RB end effect control process]
Next, the “RB end effect control process” performed by the sub-control unit 20 will be described with reference to FIG. 76.
First, the sub-control unit 20 determines whether or not the RB end command has been received (S301).
If it is determined that the RB end command has not been received (S301: No), if it is determined that the process has ended and the RB end command has been received (S301: Yes), is the BB end command not received? It is determined whether or not (S302).
If it is determined that the BB end command has been received (S302: Yes), if it is determined that the process has been completed and the BB end command has not been received (S302: No), has the RB been digested a specified number of times? It is determined whether or not (S303).

When it is determined that the RB has been digested a specified number of times (S303: Yes), the standby screen before the end of the BB is displayed (S304).
On the other hand, when it is determined that the RB has not been digested a specified number of times (S303: No), it is determined whether or not the continuation of the high net increase RB (ream villa) is confirmed (S305).
If it is determined that the continuation of the high net increase RB (ream villa) is confirmed (S305: Yes), the special standby screen is displayed (S306), and the continuation of the high net increase RB (ream villa) is not confirmed. If it is determined (S305: No), the normal standby screen is displayed (S307).

In "(4) Displaying a different stop reminder display according to the game situation", the following modification may be used.
For example, when the RB is won during the BB general state after the end of the RB, the standby screen may be switched based on the type of the winning RB.
Specifically, as in pattern (3), when a high net increase RB is won during the BB general state after the end of the first RB, the displayed normal standby screen is switched to the special standby screen. May be good.
In this case, the stop reminder effect at the time of winning the RB may be a special stop reminder effect instead of the normal stop reminder effect.

Further, the standby screen displayed in the BB general state and the stop reminder effect at the time of RB winning executed in the BB general state are not limited to the above-mentioned types, and can be arbitrarily set.
For example, a standby screen displayed when the number of times of winning the high net increase RB or the low net increase RB exceeds a predetermined number of times, or a stop reminder effect corresponding thereto may be provided. For example, when the number of times the high net increase RB is won is two or more, the interest of the game can be enhanced by displaying a standby screen displaying information advantageous to the player, a stop reminder effect, or an RB rush effect. ..

(5) Letting the number of remaining games of RT5 be the number of games in the special zone The slot machine 1 in the present embodiment performs a transition lottery to stage C (special zone) in stage B2 as described above. .. Then, when the lottery for transition to stage C is won, the number of remaining games in stage B2 (first probability state) (the number of remaining games in RT5 (number of games)) is changed to the start of stage C (second probability state). It has the feature of taking over as the number of games.
In the following description, the case where the stage C2 is won will be described as an example.

FIG. 89 shows an example of the production in the stage C2 that has shifted from the stage B2.
If a lottery for transition to stage C2 is won during stage B2 (FIG. 89 (a)), a screen showing entry into stage C2 is displayed in the next game (FIG. 89 (b)). At this time, a special effect (for example, a so-called freeze effect in which the reel 41 does not rotate for a certain period of time) is performed.
At this time, the number of games in stage C2 inherits the number of remaining games in stage B2 (the number of remaining games in RT5) (FIGS. 89 (a) and 89 (b)).

Further, when the entry screen to the stage C2 is displayed, the pseudo game number G (game number information) is displayed in a predetermined display area of the display device 8.
This pseudo game number G is the number of games provided for the production during the stage C2, and the actual number of remaining games is the number of remaining games of RT5, whereas the number of remaining games of the stage C2 is shown in a pseudo manner. It is a thing.

Then, when "White 7 Replay" is won in the internal lottery process during stage C2, when the start lever 3 of the winning game is operated, an effect of prompting the stop display of the White 7 symbol (for example, "Aim for White 7"). !! ”) is executed (Fig. 89 (c)).
Then, after the third reel stop operation of the game is completed, a screen showing the acquisition of RT stock (for example, "RT stock acquisition!") Is displayed (FIG. 89 (e)).
At this time, the displayed pseudo-game number G is reset. That is, for example, the pseudo game number G, which was "3", is counted up to "8" and displayed.

In addition, when a winning combination other than White 7 replay (for example, a rare role with no setting difference) is won in the internal lottery process in stage C2, for example, a character image or a navigation image of "opportunity"("!" Image) Is displayed (FIG. 89 (d)).
Then, when the RT stock acquisition lottery is won with the winning of the rare role with no setting difference, a screen showing the acquisition of the RT stock (for example, "RT" is displayed after the third reel stop operation of the game is completed. Stock acquisition! ”) Is displayed (Fig. 89 (f)).
In this case, unlike the case where the "white 7 replay" is won, the pseudo game number G is not reset.

In this way, when "White 7 Replay" is won, the pseudo game number G is displayed to be reset, and when other than "White 7 Replay" is won, the pseudo game number G is reset. It is designed not to be done.
As a result, only when "White 7 Replay" is won, it is possible to make it appear as if one right to execute stage C2 has been granted, and it is possible to give the player the impression of being in a row, which is a hobby. And can raise expectations.

In stage C2, the number of remaining games in RT5 and the number of pseudo games G are subtracted by 1 for each game, and when the number of pseudo games G reaches "0", the number of pseudo games G is switched to "?" (FIG. 89). (G)-(j)).
If the winning combination other than the White 7 replay is won while the pseudo-game number G has reached "0", an image prompting the player to expect is displayed as described above (FIG. 89 (FIG. 89). l)).
Then, when the lottery for acquiring RT stock is won, a screen showing the acquisition of RT stock is displayed (FIG. 89 (n)).

On the other hand, if the "white 7 replay" is won while the number of pseudo games G has reached "0", the combination of symbols corresponding to the "white 7 replay" is prevented from being stopped and displayed. The navigation image (operation sequence image ("1"-"3"-"2")) is displayed (FIG. 89 (k)).
Then, after the third reel stop operation is completed, although the RT stock is acquired, the screen showing the acquisition of the RT stock is not displayed, and the background image at the normal time is displayed (FIG. 89 (m)).
As the game progresses in stage C2, the number of remaining games in RT5 is exhausted, and when the combination of symbols for RT5 transition replay is stopped and displayed, stage C2 ends (FIG. 89 (o)).
The stage C2 may be terminated when the number of remaining games in RT5 is exhausted.

In addition, if a bonus (third game state) is won during stage C2, 30 games are newly set as the number of RT5 games after the bonus ends, regardless of the number of RT5 remaining games at the time of winning the bonus. Then, the game of stage C2 is started. The same applies to stage C1.

As described above, since the number of staying games in the stage C2 changes according to the winning (transition) timing from the stage B2 to the stage C2, it is possible to prevent the game in the stage C2 from becoming monotonous.
Further, in the stage B2 in which 30 games are set as one set, the earlier the transition to the stage C2 is established, the longer the period controlled by the stage C2 becomes, so that the player can be asked according to the timing of the transition. You can change the size of the benefits given (the number of RT stocks acquired).
In addition, the number of pseudo games G, which pseudo-displays the number of remaining games in stage C2, is displayed so as to be reset when the "white 7 replay" is won, so that the period of stay in stage C2 ( By making the remaining game) appear to be extended, it is possible to increase the interest and expectation of the game for the player.

Further, when "White 7 Replay" is won during stage C2, if the number of remaining games in RT5 is a predetermined number (for example, 9 games) or more (the number of first games), the stop display of the white 7 symbol is displayed. If the number of remaining games in RT5 is a predetermined number (for example, 8 games) or less (the number of second games), the effect of prompting and the number of pseudo games are reset, and the effect and pseudo of prompting the stop display of the white 7 symbol. The number of games is not reset.
As a result, when the number of remaining games in RT5 becomes "0" and the stage C2 ends, the number of pseudo games remains "1 or more", and this is displayed to prevent the player from being suspicious. Can be done.

In "(5) Setting the number of remaining games of RT5 as the number of games in the special zone", the following modification can be used.
In the above description, the case of an RT machine capable of controlling a plurality of RT states including RT5 has been described, but the present invention is not limited to this, and can be applied to an AT machine (ART machine).
That is, the slot machine 1 having one infinite RT and having the special stage in the AT (ART) state has the same characteristics.
Specifically, as shown in FIG. 90, the RT includes a low RT having a low probability of winning the replay combination and a high RT having a high probability of winning the replay combination.
The transition from low RT to high RT is made by winning the promotion replay combination and stopping and displaying the combination of symbols corresponding to the promotion replay combination. Similarly, the transition from high RT to low RT is made by winning the fall replay combination and stopping and displaying the combination of symbols corresponding to the fall replay combination.
The AT is a game state in which the push order of the stop buttons 5a to 5c is navigated to assist the winning when the small role or the replay role is won, and the "push order bell role" in which medals are paid out is won. ..
Further, the AT is managed by the number of games (the number of ATs), and for example, a predetermined number of times (for example, 30 games) is set in one set.
Then, in the special stage in the AT state, it is possible to stay for the period in which the number of ATs remains in each stage, and by digesting the number of ATs, in principle, the stage shifts to the normal stage.

In such a slot machine 1 capable of controlling a special stage in an AT state, if a lottery for transition to stage C is won in stage B2, the right of AT is granted and the number of ATs in stage B2 is determined. Even if it is not digested, it shifts to stage C1 or stage C2.
Then, the number of remaining AT games in stage B2 when the lottery for transition to stage C is won is taken over as the number of starting games in stage C1 or stage C2.
The slot machine 1 having such a gaming state also has the same characteristics as described above and exhibits the same effect.

As described above, in the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the first gaming state (the ball ejection state is the "normal" state) and the second gaming state advantageous to the player (the ball ejection state is the "stage B1"). ”), A game state control means (main control unit 10) that can control any of the game states including, and a privilege (RT stock) related to the second game state. In the second gaming state, the determination means (main control unit 10) capable of determining whether or not the game is present, the privilege granting means (main control unit 10) capable of granting the privilege when it is determined by the determination means to grant the privilege, and the second game state. The first probability state (for example, blue level) in which the probability that the judgment result by the judgment means indicates the grant of the privilege is the first probability, and the judgment result by the judgment means grants the privilege with the second probability higher than the first probability. A probability state control means (main control unit 10) capable of controlling any of a plurality of probability states including the second probability state (for example, yellow level) shown, and at least the current probability state (this time). Probability state control is provided with a probability state determining means (main control unit 10) capable of determining a plurality of probability states (specialized zone expectation level) including a minute level) and a next probability state (next minute level). The means is that in the second game state, specific conditions (“the number of remaining games of RT5 is 11 to 20 games”, “the number of high-probability RT stock games is“ 0 ””, “in the internal lottery process”. If the push order replay (RT5 transition replay) is won) is satisfied, it is possible to switch from the current probability state determined by the probability state determination means to the next probability state and control it. The configuration is.

As a result, according to the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the following effects are exhibited.
The slot machine 1 of the present embodiment has a plurality of specialized zone expectation levels (probability states) having different probabilities of granting benefits (RT stock) (blue level, yellow level, green level, red level). , Of these multiple special zone expectation levels, determine multiple times including the current level (current probability state) and the next level (next probability state), and if specific conditions are met, this time It is designed to switch from the level to the next level.
Therefore, since it is determined from a plurality of specialized zone expectation levels having different probabilities of granting benefits, it is possible to prevent the transition of the specialized zone expectation level from becoming monotonous and prevent the decline in interest. ..
In addition, specific conditions (“the number of games remaining in RT5 is 11 to 20 games”, “the number of high-accuracy games in RT stock is“ 0 ””, “push order replay in the internal lottery process (RT5 transition replay) ) Satisfies all of the "winning"), the game will switch from the current level to the next level, so it will be possible to play the game with an interest in the special zone expectation level. Can be attracted to the game.
On the other hand, Patent Document 1 discloses a gaming machine having a specific gaming state (ART) in which the number of games in one set is set to 100 games, and a privilege (additional number of games) is given during the specific gaming state. Has been done. In this game machine, it is controlled to be either a low probability state in which the grant probability of granting the privilege is relatively low or a high probability state in which the grant probability of the privilege is relatively high during the specific gaming state. It has become like. Then, when the specific condition is satisfied in the low probability state, the grant probability is changed within one set of the specific game states by controlling the specific condition to the high probability state for a predetermined number of games.
However, in this game machine, since the degree of expectation that the privilege is given simply goes back and forth between the low probability state and the high probability state, the transition of the grant probability becomes monotonous, and there is a risk that the interest will be lowered. there were.

As described above, according to the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, it is possible to give the player an interest, interest, excitement, and expectation that are not found in the games played by the conventional game machines, which is not conventionally possible. It is possible to realize a new game quality.
Further, according to the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, it is possible to solve all or a part of such problems that the conventional gaming machine should improve.

Further, in the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the current information regarding the current probability state (current level) determined by the probability state determining means (main control unit 10) and the next probability state (next level). It is configured to be provided with a notification means (display 8 or the like) capable of simultaneously transmitting the next information regarding.

Further, in the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the probability state determining means (main control unit 10) sets the current probability state (current level) and the next probability state (next level) to the same probability state. The configuration is such that it is possible to determine.

Further, in the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the probability state determining means (main control unit 10) has a third probability higher than the second probability, indicating that the determination result by the determination means gives a privilege. The configuration is such that the probability state (for example, green level) can be determined.

Further, in the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, a game medium can be provided according to the variable display means (reel 41) capable of variablely displaying the identification information and the display result derived by the variable display means. (For example, a hopper 7a) and a predetermining means (main control unit 10) capable of determining a display result that is allowed to be derived before the display result is derived. , The configuration includes a condition that can be established based on the fact that the specific display result is determined by the prior determination means (winning the RT5 transition replay in the internal lottery process).

In the invention according to the embodiment described above, the following examples can be applied as modifications or application embodiments.

For example, the present invention may be applied to an AT machine (ART machine). That is, a push order bell may be mounted. For example, by providing push order bells corresponding to each of the three push orders and operating the stop buttons 5a to 5c in the operation order corresponding to each of the push order bells, the symbol is stopped and displayed. You may do so. Further, the push order bell may be provided not only in 3 ways but also in 6 ways.
Further, in the present embodiment, a big bonus and a regular bonus are provided as the types of "bonus", but only one of these or both of them may not be provided. When the bonus is not provided, for example, another type of RT may be provided, the RT may be a pseudo bonus, and the pseudo bonus may be provided with a bonus function.
In addition, the number of games is used as a value that can manage RT5, but the number is not limited to this, for example, the number of small wins such as bells, the number of medals won, the number of medals paid out, and the number of medals difference (with the inserted medal) (Difference in payout medals), etc.
Further, RT3 to RT5 are finite RTs, and the number of games is defined, but the settings of the games can be changed arbitrarily. Infinite RT may be used without specifying the number of games.
Further, although RT0 to RT2 are set to infinite RT, part or all of them may be set to finite RT.
The "spilled eye" is not limited to the "single piece role", but may be the "spilled eye" of another role (for example, the bell role).
Further, in the special stage, an additional lottery may be performed to increase the number of RT5 games.

Further, in the present embodiment, the setting difference bonus (blue different color BB, red different color BB, high net increase RB, low net increase RB) has been described in the case where the lottery process related to the transition to the special stage is not performed. For example, in the setting difference bonus won during the advantageous section, the lottery process related to the transition to the special stage may be performed.
Further, the winning probability related to each table of the present embodiment is not limited to the above-mentioned value, and can be arbitrarily changed.

Further, in the present embodiment, the main control unit 10 performs operations as various means such as the game state control means, but the sub control unit 20 performs a part or all of the operations, and the sub control unit 20 operates as various means. You can also do it.
On the contrary, the sub control unit 20 operates as various means such as the effect state control means, but the main control unit 10 performs a part or all of the operation, and the main control unit 10 operates as various means. You can also.

Further, although the present invention has been applied to a slot machine, it can also be applied to other gaming machines such as pachinko (for example, ball slot machines).
The present invention can also be applied to a so-called enclosed game machine capable of executing a game using a simulated game medium in a data format without using an actual game medium such as a medal or a game ball.

Further, in the present embodiment, a reel driven and controlled by a motor is used as the variable display means, but instead of or in addition to this, an image in which a symbol such as a reel fluctuates on a display 8 such as a liquid crystal display. The display can also be used as a variable display means of the identification information by displaying.

1 Slot machine 2c Effect button 5 Stop button 8 Display (notification means, grant notification means, specific notification means, continuous information notification means, specific information notification means)
13 Advantageous section lamp 50 Game explanation screen 52 Operation reminder image 60 to 65 Level display area R Specific display area G Number of pseudo games 10 Main control unit (stop display control means, determination means, notification period determination means, transmission means, game state control Means, privilege granting means, stochastic state controlling means, probabilistic state determining means, predetermining means, state controlling means, predetermining means, derivation controlling means, counting means)
20 Sub-control unit (changing means, effect state control means, receiving means, effect pattern determining means)

Claims (4)

The main control means that can control the game state,
An effect execution means that can execute an effect according to the game state,
A sub-control means capable of controlling the effect executing means and
When the gaming state controlled by the main control means is a specific gaming state advantageous to the player, a notification means capable of executing a predetermined notification and a notification means.
With
The main control means
When a specific condition is satisfied, a determination means capable of determining whether or not to grant the right to control the specific gaming state is provided.
The sub-control means
It is possible to cause the effect executing means to execute a specific effect for notifying information about the determination result by the determination means.
The notification means is
A gaming machine characterized in that when it is determined by the determination means that the right is not granted, the predetermined notification can be executed until the game in which the specific effect is executed by the effect execution means. The main control means
When the specific condition is satisfied, the notification period determining means capable of determining the notification period by the notification means and the notification period determining means.
A transmission means capable of transmitting information on the notification period, which is information on the notification period determined by the notification period determination means, to the sub-control means, and
With
The notification means is
The predetermined notification can be executed at least during the notification period determined by the notification period determining means.
The sub-control means
A receiving means capable of receiving the notification period information transmitted from the transmitting means is provided.
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the specific effect can be executed based on the notification period indicated by the notification period information received by the receiving means. The notification means is
The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the lamp is an advantageous section lamp that can be turned on during the advantageous section. The notification means is
Claims 1 to 3 characterized in that when it is determined by the determination means that the right is not granted, the predetermined notification can be terminated after the next game of the game in which the specific effect is executed. The game machine according to any one of the above.

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