JP2020198898A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine with improved availability of stocks that could not be consumed.SOLUTION: A game machine 10 can carry a common stock over to AT challenge when shift to the AT challenge has occurred without consuming a common stock acquired at a normal stage. When a shift lottery from the AT challenge to a pseudo bonus is non-winning, the carried-over common stock is consumed and the shift lottery to the pseudo bonus can be performed again. When shifting to the pseudo bonus without consuming the common stock, the common stock can be further carried over to the pseudo bonus.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 10

Description

The present invention relates to a game machine.

Conventionally, there has been a game machine installed in a game hall or the like (for example, Patent Document 1).

JP-A-2015-104445

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

In order to solve the above problem, the gaming machine of the present invention is a gaming state in which it is possible to control a gaming state from a plurality of gaming states including a first gaming state, a second gaming state, and a third gaming state. It includes a control means, a granting means capable of granting a specific right which is a right for continuing the gaming state in the first gaming state, and a storage means capable of storing the specific right granted by the granting means. When a predetermined end condition is satisfied in the first game state, the game state control means stores a specific right in the storage means and does not control the second game state. The specific right can be controlled by consuming the specific right, and when a predetermined end condition is satisfied in the first game state, the specific right is stored in the storage means, and the specific right is stored. When controlling to the second gaming state, it is possible to control to the second gaming state without consuming the specific right, and when a predetermined end condition is satisfied in the second gaming state, the storage means. When the specific right is stored in and is not controlled to the third gaming state, the specific right can be consumed and controlled to the second gaming state, and the predetermined right is predetermined in the second gaming state. When the end condition of is satisfied, the specific right is not stored in the storage means, and when the third game state is not controlled, the first game state can be controlled. It was configured.

It is a view which saw the gaming machine of 1st Embodiment from the front side, and is the perspective view which shows the internal structure. It is a figure explaining the symbol of the reel of 1st Embodiment. It is a block diagram of the game machine of 1st Embodiment. It is a figure which shows various tables of 1st Embodiment. It is a figure which shows various tables of 1st Embodiment. It is a figure which shows various tables of 1st Embodiment. It is a figure which shows various tables of 1st Embodiment. It is a figure which shows various tables of 1st Embodiment. It is a figure explaining the transition transition of the RT state and a bonus state of 1st Embodiment, and is a figure explaining the transition transition of a normal section and an advantageous section. It is a figure explaining the transition transition between the stages of 1st Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the display screen of the normal stage of 1st Embodiment, and the display screen of AT challenge. It is a figure which shows the display screen of the pseudo bonus A of 1st Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the display screen (lottery method selection) of pseudo bonus A of 1st Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the display screen (when the power failure occurs) of the pseudo bonus A of 1st Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the display screen (lottery method "stable") of the pseudo bonus A of 1st Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the display screen (lottery method "disturbance") of the pseudo bonus A of 1st Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the display screen of the pseudo-bonus B of the 1st Embodiment, an episode stage, the difference number management AT stage, and a character acquisition special zone. It is a figure explaining EP selection of the episode stage of 1st Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the display screen of the battle stage of 1st Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the display screen of the battle stage of 1st Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the display screen of the battle record announcement stage of 1st Embodiment. It is a figure explaining the state of the ending A, B of 1st Embodiment in the form of a time chart. It is a figure which shows the display screen of the ending A, B of 1st Embodiment. It is a figure explaining the effect control at the time of shifting to the ending B from the gaming state other than the ending A of 1st Embodiment. It is a figure explaining the relationship between the ending B of 1st Embodiment, an advantageous section. It is a figure which shows the result screen when the advantageous section ends before reaching the advantageous section limiter of 1st Embodiment. It is a figure explaining the transition of the display screen when the advantageous section ends by reaching the advantageous section limiter of 1st Embodiment. It is a figure explaining the state of the ending A, B of the 2nd Embodiment in the form of a time chart.

(Embodiment)
Preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
(First Embodiment)
The first embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 27.
[Structure of game machine 10]
The game machine 10 is a slot machine installed in a game hall or the like.
As shown in FIG. 1, the game machine 10 includes a housing 10b having an opening on the front surface and a front door 10a that covers the opening so as to be openable and closable.
As shown in FIGS. 1 to 3, the game machine 10 has a medal insertion slot 11, a BET button 12 (12a, 12b, 12c), a start lever 13, and a stop button 15 (15L, 15C, 15R) (stop operation means). , Advantageous section lamp 16, display unit 17, lamp 18, speaker 19 (output means), reel 20 (20L, 20C, 20R) (variable display means), drum unit 21, medal payout device 22, setting button 24, main control board. 25, a sub-control board 26 is provided.

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

The medal insertion slot 11 is a portion where a player inserts a medal (game medium). A medal selector 11a (medal detecting means) is provided inside the medal insertion slot 11. The medal selector 11a is a sensor or the like that detects medals inserted into the medal insertion slot 11, and outputs a detection signal to the main control unit 25b (described later).

The BET button 12, the start lever 13, the effect button 14, and the stop buttons 15L, 15C, and 15R are operation units operated by the player to play a game.
The BET buttons 12a, 12b, and 12c are examples of operating means capable of accepting the player's operation related to the setting of the multiplication number. By operating the BET buttons 12a, 12b, and 12c, one, two, and three multiplications are set, respectively. In the embodiment, a game with one, two, and three medals is also referred to as a 1BET game, a 2BET game, and a 3BET game, respectively.
The start lever 13 receives a tilting operation from the player for rotating the reel and starting the game.
The effect button 14 receives an operation for executing the effect from the player. By operating the effect button 14, for example, an effect for suggesting and outputting various information is executed.

The stop buttons 15L, 15C, and 15R are examples of operating means for performing a stop operation of the reels 20L, 20C, and 20R. The stop buttons 15L, 15C, and 15R are provided corresponding to the reels 20L, 20C, and 20R, and can accept an operation for stopping the variable display symbol. The stop buttons 15L, 15C, and 15R are in a state in which they can be pressed by, for example, lighting a light emitting means such as an LED built in each button.

The advantageous section lamp 16 is controlled to be lit while staying in the advantageous section (described later). In addition, the game machine 10 replaces the advantageous section lamp 16 with, for example, a "dot" portion of a 7-segment display (also referred to as "7-segment") constituting a payout number display unit or the like for displaying the number of medals paid out. , May be controlled to light up.
The display unit 17, the lamp 18, the speaker 19, and the like can be used as a notification means, an effect means, and the like by outputting various information.
The display unit 17 is a liquid crystal display device or the like. The display unit 17 performs various effects using images, displays various information in the game, and the like. Further, as will be described later, the display unit 17 navigates (notifies) the operation order of the stop buttons 15L, 15C, 15R by displaying the push-order navigation 30L, 30C, 30R.
The lamp 18 and the speaker 19 perform light emission, sound production, and the like.
Further, the speaker 19 navigates the operation order of the stop buttons 15L, 15C, 15R in the same manner as the push-order navigation 30L, 30C, 30R of the display unit 17.

The reel 20 (20L, 20C, 20R) is an example of a variable display means for variablely displaying a symbol (identification information).
A plurality of (for example, 20) symbols are represented on the peripheral surfaces of the reels 20L, 20C, and 20R.
As shown in FIG. 2, the types of patterns are, for example, "watermelon", "cherry", "bell", "blue 7 (blue 7)", "white 7 (outline 7)" and the like. is there.
The drum unit 21 is a device that rotationally drives the reels 20L, 20C, and 20R. The drum unit 21 is provided inside the housing 10b.
According to the above embodiment, a part of the symbols on the peripheral surfaces of the reels 20L, 20C, and 20R that are rotationally driven is visually recognized by the window portion on the front surface of the front door 10a, so that the symbols are displayed in a variable manner.
The form of the variable display means is not limited to this, and for example, the number of symbols on the peripheral surface may be other than 20. Further, the form of the variable display means may be a form in which a symbol is displayed on a liquid crystal display device or the like instead of a mechanical reel.
The medal payout device 22 is a device that pays out the medals stored in the hopper 22a to the medal payout outlet 22b.

The setting button 24 selects the setting of the winning probability of each winning combination (that is, the setting of the advantage degree of the game) from a plurality of probability values (setting values) by accepting the selection operation of the game field administrator or the like. , Used to set.

As shown in FIG. 3, the main control board 25, the medal selector 11a, the BET button 12, the start lever 13, the stop button 15, the advantageous section lamp 16, the drum unit 21, the medal payout device 22, and the setting button 24 are connected to each other by a communication cable. It is connected with and communication is possible.
The main control board 25 includes a storage unit 25a (storage means) and a main control unit 25b.
The storage unit 25a stores various information such as a game program related to the game, a table for performing various lottery (see FIGS. 4 to 8), and the like.

The main control unit 25b is operated by the program of the storage unit 25a. As a result, the main control unit 25b performs processing related to the progress of the game of the game machine 10.
Further, the main control unit 25b can perform game progress processing including internal lottery processing, management of various information stored in the storage unit 25a, and a medal payout device 22 and the like according to the operation of the operation unit such as the start lever 13. By controlling the device, the game of the game machine 10 is realized.
The detailed processing of the main control unit 25b will be described later.

The sub-control board 26 and the display unit 17, the lamp 18, and the speaker 19 are connected by a communication cable and can communicate with each other.
The sub-control board 26 includes a storage unit 26a and a sub-control unit 26b.
The storage unit 26a stores various information such as a game program related to the game.
The sub-control unit 26b performs processing and control such as an effect synchronized with the game of the game machine 10 based on the information transmitted from the main control unit 25b of the main control board 25 in one direction. The sub-control unit 26b controls the display unit 17, the lamp 18, the speaker 19, and the like to produce an effect by video output, lamp light emission, fanfare sound output, and the like. These outputs and effects are, for example, those for notifying the transition of the gaming state, those corresponding to each gaming state, and the like.
The detailed processing of the sub-control unit 26b will be described later.

4 to 8 are diagrams for explaining various tables of the first embodiment.
These tables are stored in the storage unit 25a of the main control board 25, but some tables (push order display pattern table 35, etc.) may be appropriately changed so as to be stored in the storage unit 26a of the sub control board 26. Good.
(Winning probability)
The internal lottery table 31a and the payout table 31b shown in FIGS. 4 and 5 are referred to when the 3BET game is executed, and the internal lottery table 32a and the payout table 32b are referred to when the 2BET game is executed.
The internal lottery tables 31a and 32a define the winning probability of each winning combination in each game. The internal lottery tables 31a and 32a store each winning combination and the winning probability in association with each other. The internal lottery tables 31a and 32a have information corresponding to the settings 1 to 6.
As for the setting, setting 1 is the lowest setting and setting 6 is the highest setting. The higher the setting, the more advantageous it is for the player.
The setting may be 5 levels or less, 7 levels or more, and the distribution rates of various winning combinations may be the same for some or all of them, or may be different.
The payout tables 31b and 32b store the combination of stop symbols in each game and the number of medals paid out in association with each other.
Details of other tables and games using each table will be described later.

[Basic operation of game machine 10]
The main control unit 25b of the main control board 25 and the sub control unit 26b of the sub control board 26 perform the basic operations of the game as follows.
At the start of each game (also referred to as the game in the embodiment, this time the game), the number of multiplications is set using medals (including credit medals).
The number of multiplications can be set by inserting medals directly from the medal insertion slot 11 and setting by pressing the BET button 12.

In the method of inserting medals from the medal insertion slot 11, a predetermined number of multiplications corresponding to the number of inserted medals (however, the upper limit is the number of multiplications "3" corresponding to three medals) is set.
In the method using the BET button 12, when the BET buttons 12a, 12b, and 12c are operated, the number of medals of 1, 2, and 3 are subtracted from the credit medals, respectively, and the subtracted amount is used as the multiplication number. Set. Credit medals are added by inserting medals from the medal insertion slot 11 or winning a prize. For example, up to 50 medals can be credited (stored) as internal data.

The multiplication number set by inserting medals or operating the BET button 12 is stored in the storage unit 25a. Then, when the number of multiplications reaches a predetermined number, the game can be started, which has the right to execute one game.

In the state where the game can be started, the operation of the start lever 13 is effective. In this effective state, when the start lever 13 is tilted (game start operation), the game is started. In the embodiment, the operation of the start lever 13 in an effective state is also referred to as “lever operation”. The reels 20L, 20C, 20R start to fluctuate according to the lever operation, and the lottery result of this game is selected from the multiple winning roles (including the losing role) such as the replay role and the small role. An internal lottery process determined in advance before the 20R is stopped is executed. As a result, the main control unit 25b determines by internal lottery whether or not to give the game medium.
In the internal lottery process, the winning combination of the current game is determined by lottery from a plurality of winning combinations based on a predetermined winning probability.
In the embodiment, the internal lottery process is completed before the reels 20L, 20C, 20R reach steady rotation, but the reels 20L, 20C, 20R may be completed before the reels 20L, 20C, 20R start rotating. Good.

Each reel 20L, 20C, 20R reaches a steady rotation that rotates at a constant speed after gradually increasing the rotation speed from the stopped state. When such steady rotation is reached, the stop buttons 15L, 15C, and 15R provided corresponding to the reels 20L, 20C, and 20R are in a state in which they can be pressed (enable the stop button operation).
When each stop button 15L, 15C, 15R is pressed in such a state, each reel 20L, 20C, 20C, 20C, so as to stop at a combination of symbols allowed by the operation timing and the lottery result of the internal lottery process. 20R is stopped and controlled.

In the embodiment, when the three stop buttons 15 are operated three times in total to stop the three reels 20, the operated buttons are arranged in the order of operation: the first stop button, the second stop button, and the like. The reel 20 stopped by the first stop button, the second stop button, and the third stop button is also referred to as a third stop button, and is also referred to as a first reel, a second reel, and a third reel, respectively. Further, the player's stop operation of each stop button to stop the first reel, the second reel, and the third reel is also referred to as a first reel stop operation, a second reel stop operation, and a third reel stop operation. .. Further, after the time when it is detected that the player's finger or the like is separated from the stop button operated to stop the first reel, the second reel, and the third reel, after the first reel stop operation, respectively. , After the second reel stop operation and after the third reel stop operation.

Then, as a result of determining the combination of the symbols stopped on the winning line after the third reel stop operation, it is determined that the winning is a combination of the predetermined symbols, and the game value according to the combination of the symbols is given.

As an example of the game value, a small winning combination is determined by stopping the combination of symbols corresponding to the small winning combination, and the medal payout device 22 is driven and controlled, so that a predetermined number of medals are paid out to the medal payout outlet 22b ( See the payout tables 31b and 32b in FIGS. 4 and 5).
It should be noted that the medals can be paid out so that only the amount exceeding the maximum number of credit medals is paid out, but by operating a predetermined button or the like in advance, each time a prize is awarded, the prize is dealt with. It can also be configured so that the medals to be paid out.

In the stopped state, three consecutive symbols in the vertical direction represented by the reels 20L, 20C, and 20R are stopped so as to be visible from the outside of the machine (also referred to as "stop display"). As a result, the main control unit 25b controls the symbol that is variablely displayed so that it can be stopped and displayed in a manner based on the determination result by the internal lottery.
Then, the main control unit 25b determines whether or not there is a prize based on the stop display mode at this time.
The main control unit 25b determines the winning based on the combination of the symbols stopped on the winning line in the middle stage (the center of the three symbols continuous in the vertical direction). The winning line is not limited to this, and may be, for example, a total of 5 lines including 3 upper, middle, and lower lines and 2 diagonal lines, or any one or more of these 5 lines. You may.

(Winner)
The winning combination has, for example, a "small combination", a "replay combination", a "bonus combination", and the like.
The combination of symbols corresponding to the "small role" is, for example, a bell role, a rare role, a chance role, a lost role, or the like.
The combination of symbols corresponding to the "bell role" is "bell bell bell" in the order of "reel 20L (left), reel 20C (middle), reel 20R (right)" on the winning line.
Further, the "bell role" has a "common bell role" and a "push order bell role 1 to 6".
When you win the "common bell role", the combination of symbols will be available regardless of the order of pressing. When any of "Pushing order bell roles 1 to 6 (described later)" is won, the combination of symbols is aligned by following the pushing order.

The role of rare has the role of cherry and the role of watermelon. The combination of the symbols for the role of cherry is "cherry, ANY, ANY" (however, ANY is an arbitrary symbol), and the combination of the symbols for the role of watermelon is "watermelon, watermelon, watermelon".
In the game in which the rare combination is won, the sub-control unit 26b displays an image of a symbol corresponding to these or an image suggesting the symbol on the display unit 17. The player may perform an operation accompanied by pressing according to this display, that is, a stop operation of each reel 20L, 20C, 20R at a timing when the same symbol as the symbol displayed on the display unit 17 or the like stops on the winning line. .. In response to this stop operation, the main control unit 25b stops and displays the combination of symbols corresponding to the winning combination.
The combination of the symbols of "chance role" is "bell, watermelon, watermelon" and the like.

By stopping the combination of symbols corresponding to the "replay combination", the replay winning is determined, and the game can be played without inserting medals in the next game, that is, without spending medals.
The combination of symbols corresponding to the "replay role" is "replay / replay / replay" (normal replay) or the like.
The bonus combination (replay combination and duplication of bonus combination) has bonus combinations 1 and 2.
The combination of symbols corresponding to "bonus combination 1" is "white 7, cherry, blank" or the like. The combination of symbols corresponding to "bonus combination 2" is "blue 7, cherry, blank" or the like. Based on the stop of this symbol combination, the game state shifts to the bonus state. The details of the bonus state will be described later.

(Pushing order)
The push order is an operation order for the stop buttons 15L, 15C, and 15R.
In the present embodiment, as the winning combination with the pushing order, the pushing order bell combinations 1 to 6 are provided.
As described below, the main control unit 25b is in the case where the determination result by the internal lottery is the push order bell combination 1 to 6, and the operation mode to the stop buttons 15L, 15C, 15R follows the push order. , "Bell bell bell", which is a combination of symbols corresponding to the role of bell, executes control to stop and display the symbol.

When the "pushing order bell combinations 1 to 6" are won in the AT state (described later), the sub-control unit 26b controls the display unit 17 and the speaker 19 to notify the pushing order. For example, if the winning combination is "pushing order bell combination 1", the pressing order navigation 30L, 30C, 30R of "1", "2", and "3" is displayed in order from left to right. (See FIG. 1 (A)), and by outputting the voices of "left", "middle", and "right" from the speaker 19, the operation order of the stop button 15 "15L → 15C → 15R" is notified. ..
In this way, the display unit 17 and the speaker 19 output information (specific information) regarding the operation order of the stop buttons 15L, 15C, and 15R.
In addition to or in place of the display unit 17 and the speaker 19, a lamp or the like that lights up in the order of operation of the stop buttons 15L, 15C, and 15R may be provided.

When the player operates the stop button 15 in response to this navigation, the combination of symbols corresponding to the "push-order bell role 1" is stopped and displayed, and the player is given the game value (the specified number of medals are paid out). , Transition of game state, etc.) is granted.
On the other hand, when the "push-order bell combinations 1 to 6" are won and the stop button 15 is operated without following the push order, the combination of symbols corresponding to the "push-order bell combinations 1 to 6" is not stopped. Although detailed description will be omitted, in the embodiment, when such an operation of dropping a bell is performed, a predetermined combination of symbols is stopped and displayed, and one medal is controlled to be paid out. ..

[Game flow of game machine 10]
An example of the game flow of the game machine 10 of the embodiment will be described.
The main control unit 25b of the main control board 25 and the sub-control unit 26b of the sub-control board 26 can control the game machine 10 into a plurality of gaming states, and control various processes in each gaming state and transition between the gaming states. (Also referred to as "transition" in the embodiment) and the like are performed as follows.
Hereinafter, unless otherwise specified, the transition time from each gaming state to another gaming state is basically after the third reel stop operation of the game in which the transition condition is satisfied. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the game may be transferred from the next game after the transition conditions are satisfied.

(RT state, bonus state)
As shown in FIG. 9A, the gaming state is controlled so as to be able to shift between the RT0 state, the RT1 state (bonus transition standby state), and the bonus state. Although the RT state of the present embodiment is two, it may be one or three or more.
The RT state and the bonus state are the basic game states of the game machine 10.
RT is an abbreviation for replay time. The RT state of the present embodiment has an RT0 state and an RT1 state in which the winning probability of the replay combination is determined.
As shown in the internal lottery tables 31a and 32a of FIGS. 4 and 5, in the RT0 state, the winning bonus combination differs between the 3BET game and the 2BET game. That is, in the RT0 state, of the two bonus combinations, only the bonus combination 1 can be won in the 3BET game, while only the bonus combination 2 can be won in the 2BET game.
Further, the bonus state is, for example, a gaming state in which only the common bell role is won.

RT0 is controlled after resetting the setting, clearing the RAM, and the like.
The RT0 state is changed to the RT1 state based on the fact that the bonus combination 1 is won in the above 3BET game or the bonus combination 2 is won in the 2BET game.
Therefore, the RT1 state has two states, a state in which the bonus combination 1 is internally won and a state in which the bonus combination 2 is internally won.
In the state where the bonus role 1 is internally won in the RT1 state, when the "white 7 cherry blank" which is the combination of the symbols corresponding to the bonus role 1 is stopped by playing 3BET, this (bonus role 1 prize). It shifts to the bonus state 1 based on.
On the other hand, when "Blue 7 Cherry Blank", which is a combination of symbols corresponding to the bonus role 2, is stopped by playing 2BET in the state where the bonus role 2 is internally won in the RT1 state (bonus role 2 winning). , Based on this, it shifts to the bonus state 2.
If the bonus combination 2 is internally won in the RT1 state and the push order bell combination is won in the AT state (described later), the bell combination is supported by the stop operation according to the push order. The combination of the displayed symbols is stopped and displayed. In addition, when the push order bell combination is won and the stop operation is performed without following the push order, one medal is paid out by stopping and displaying the combination of predetermined symbols corresponding to the spilled eyes.

The transition from the bonus state 1 to the RT0 state is made based on the fact that the end condition of the bonus state 1 is satisfied while staying in the bonus state 1. The end condition of the bonus state 1 is that the number of medals paid out exceeds 40. During the bonus state 1 stay, only the common bell role will be won in the 3BET game. Therefore, when the 3BET game is executed 6 times, 48 medals (8 payouts x 6 times) are paid out, and the state shifts to the RT0 state.
The transition from the bonus state 2 to the RT0 state is made based on the fact that the end condition of the bonus state 2 is satisfied while staying in the bonus state 2. The end condition of the bonus state 2 is that the number of medals paid out exceeds five. During the bonus state 2 stay, only the common bell role will be won in the 2BET game. Therefore, when the 2BET game is executed three times, six medals (two payouts x three times) are paid out, and the state shifts to the RT0 state.

By the above processing, the game machine 10 is basically designed so that the game is performed in the state where the bonus combination 2 is internally won in the RT1 state.
That is, even if the player shifts to the bonus states 1 and 2, the expectation of the increase in the acquired medals is low, so that the player usually does not play the game aiming at the transition to the bonus states 1 and 2.
In addition, the game machine 10 is prepared by playing a 2BET game while the clerk or the like is staying in the RT0 state before the store opens, so that the bonus role 2 is internally won in the RT1 state. I'm assuming. Even in this state, the player does not aim to win the bonus role 2 which is unlikely to increase the number of medals won. Further, as will be described later, the game machine 10 has a specification that the game progresses in each stage and further shifts between stages by playing a 3BET game in the state where the bonus combination 2 is internally won in the RT1 state. is there.
Therefore, the gaming machine 10 basically has a game property in which the bonus winning combination 2 is internally won in the RT1 state and the bonus winning combination 1 is not won.

(Normal section, advantageous section)
As shown in FIG. 9B, the gaming section of the gaming machine 10 has a normal section and an advantageous section. A detailed description of each stage shown in FIG. 9B will be described later.
The normal section is a game section during the stay in the normal stage and the result stage. The normal stage in this case is a game after the setting is changed, the same setting is re-set, a game after clearing the RAM, and a game after the end of the AT challenge.

The advantageous section is staying in the normal stage after the transition from the normal section (that is, the gaming state can be shifted from the normal section to the advantageous section while staying in the normal stage), and in the AT state after the transition from the normal stage. It is a game section of.
The condition for shifting from the normal section to the advantageous section is that during the stay in the normal section, while staying in the RT1 state (while carrying over the bonus combination 2 to be won during the 2BET game), a role other than the lost role is won. If a role other than the lost role is won, the normal section shifts to the advantageous section after the third reel stop operation of the winning game.

In the AT state, the player first stays in the AT challenge, and during the stay in the AT challenge, a lottery for transition to a pseudo bonus is performed. If the lottery for transition to this pseudo-bonus is not won, the transition to the normal stage, which is a normal section, is performed.

After shifting to the gaming state after the pseudo bonus, the game shifts to the normal stage, which is an advantageous section, via the result stage.
For this reason, the conditions for shifting from the advantageous section to the normal section are that the lottery for shifting to the pseudo bonus was not won during the stay in the AT challenge, or that the game state after the pseudo bonus was shifted to the result stage. Is.
Even if the lottery for transition from AT challenge to pseudo-bonus is not won, the transition to the normal stage, which is an advantageous section, may be performed by going through a stage similar to the result stage or the like.

(Counter related to games)
As shown in FIG. 6, the main control unit 25b counts the game results and stores the following counter information in the counter table 33.
-Counter A1 ... Count value of the number of games in the advantageous section-Counter B1 ... Count value of the number of acquired cards (difference number) in the advantageous section-Counter A2 ... Count value of the number of games in 3BET games in the advantageous section-Counter B2 … Count value of the number of cards (difference) obtained in 3BET games during the advantageous section

That is, the counters A1 and B1 are counters related to the advantageous section limiter (upper limit number of games played in the advantageous section). The main control unit 25b forcibly terminates the advantageous section when the value indicated by the counter A1 reaches 1500 or the value indicated by the counter B1 reaches 2400.
Further, the counters A2 and B2 are counters for game information related to the 3BET game. When the value indicated by the counter A2 reaches 1460 or the value indicated by the counter B2 reaches 2220, the main control unit 25b shifts to the ending B.
Although the details will be described later, the number of games during the stay in Ending B is 31G, and the maximum number of acquired games is 155. Therefore, when the 3BET game is performed in the advantageous section, the advantageous section ends before reaching the advantageous section limiter. The game machine 10 is a specification assuming that the game progresses by such a 3BET game.

Although detailed description will be omitted, the game machine 10 has a plurality of types of counters (counters that manage the number of games staying in the AT stage (described later), a difference number management stage) that are updated according to the progress of the game. It is equipped with a counter that manages the difference number of sheets and the number of STs (described later). These counters are updated when the 3BET game is performed, but are controlled so as not to be updated when the 2BET game is performed. As a result, the game machine 10 prevents the game related to the AT from proceeding with a number of multiplications smaller than that of three multiplications.

(Non-AT state, AT state)
AT is an abbreviation for assist time. The AT state is a gaming state in which when the push-order bell combinations 1 to 6 are won, the operation order of the stop buttons 15L, 15C, and 15R is notified to assist the winning of the push-order bell combination. Therefore, in the AT state, the ball ejection speed is faster than in the non-AT state.
In the non-AT state, the push order of the stop buttons 15L, 15C, and 15R is not notified even if the lottery result of each game is the push order bell combination 1 to 6. For this reason, it is difficult for the player to stop and display the combination of symbols corresponding to the push order bell combination.
Therefore, the playability of the game machine 10 is basically such that the number of balls to be played is increased by playing a game in which the player stays in the AT state for a long time.

(Details of each stage)
Details of each stage will be described with reference to FIGS. 10 to 27 and the like.
In the embodiment, the character used for the production of the game is also referred to simply as a "character" (for example, the support character is referred to as a "support character" or the like), and the number of games is also referred to as "G".
Here, the main control unit 25b independently separates the transition control between the normal section and the advantageous section, the transition control between the RT0 state, the RT1 state, and the bonus state described above, and the transition control between the stages shown in FIG. Can be done. However, as described above, since the game of the present embodiment is basically performed in the RT1 state, the game of each stage is basically performed in the state of staying in the RT1 state.

As shown in FIG. 10, the gaming state is roughly divided into a normal stage, an AT stage, and a result stage.
The normal stage and the result stage are controlled non-AT. Therefore, it is difficult for the player's medals to increase while staying in these stages. In addition, since the normal stage stays until the transition to the AT challenge, the longer the stay, the longer the period in which the medals are difficult to increase, which is disadvantageous to the player.

The AT stage is further divided into many stages. Of these stages, only the battle stage is controlled by AT, and the other stages are controlled by AT. Therefore, during the stay at the AT stage, the number of medals tends to increase, which is advantageous for the player.
Therefore, the player aims to shift from the normal stage to the AT stage, and also aims to stay in the AT stage after the shift for a longer time.
It should be noted that the processing related to the game progress of each AT stage (for example, the lottery processing related to the acquisition of the support character described later, the lottery for adding the difference number, etc.) is executed only in the 3BET game. Therefore, the game machine 10 can urge the player to play the game in the 3BET game.

The game state transition control is not limited to the mode shown in FIG. 10, and may be changed as appropriate.
(Normal stage)
The normal stage is played with a predetermined number of periodic games (for example, any of 30 to 70G) as one cycle.
During the normal stage stay, after the transition to the advantageous section, the game basically proceeds in the order of "1st cycle-> cycle judge-> 2nd cycle-> cycle judge ...-> 10th cycle-> cycle judge". As shown in FIG. 11A, the display unit 17 displays information regarding the cycle.
The transition destination from the normal stage is the AT challenge. The condition for transition from the normal stage to the AT challenge is to satisfy one of the following three conditions.
・ Winning the AT lottery ・ Reaching the 10th cycle judge ・ The number of advantageous section digestion games (counted value of counter A2) in the 3BET game reaches 700G

The AT lottery will be described.
The AT lottery is executed after the end of each cycle. In the AT lottery, the more Pt (points) accumulated during each cycle and the higher the setting, the higher the winning probability. It is not necessary to set a difference in the winning probability. As shown in FIG. 11A, the display unit 17 displays information regarding the acquired Pt.
After the end of each cycle, the cycle judge effect is executed for a predetermined number of games (for example, 10G). The result of the AT lottery is displayed on the display unit 17 in the final game of the periodic judge effect.

Pt is given to the player (that is, stored in the storage unit) as follows.
During the stay in each cycle of the normal stage, a lottery for transition to the Pt special zone is held when the rare role is won (may include the time when the chance role is won, etc.). If this transition lottery is won, the game state shifts to the Pt specialization zone. Pt is a game while staying in the Pt special zone, and is given to the player every time, for example, a rare role is won. The Pt special zone continues for a predetermined number of games (for example, 5G), and after the end of the Pt special zone, it returns to the state before the transition to the Pt special zone.
While staying in the Pt special zone, the number of periodic games is not subtracted, but it may be subtracted.

(Common stock)
During the normal stage stay, the main control unit 25b executes a common stock lottery at the start of each cycle. The winning probability is a constant probability (for example, 10%) for the entire cycle, but is not limited to this. For example, in a specific cycle (for example, the 5th cycle), there is a 30% probability of winning the common stock lottery, and other than that. In the cycle, there is a 10% chance of winning the common stock lottery. As shown in FIG. 11A, the display unit 17 displays information on the presence or absence of common stock.
If the common stock is not consumed, it will be carried over to the next stage (that is, across the gaming state).

During the normal stage stay, the common stock is consumed if the periodic judge fails (that is, at the end of the final game of the periodic judge who was not elected in the AT lottery). By consuming the common stock, the Pt acquired in the current cycle is taken over in the next cycle. Therefore, the success probability of the cycle judge of the next cycle (that is, the winning probability of the AT lottery) is higher than that of the previous cycle.
If the periodic judge succeeds without consuming the common stock, the common stock will be carried over after the AT challenge and will be consumed in the AT challenge, or will be consumed in a different type of stock such as a resurrected character (described later). Will be converted.
The form of managing the common stock is not limited, and for example, both the main control board 25 side and the sub control board 26 side may convert the type of the common stock. In addition, the main control board 25 manages the number of common stocks owned, and the sub control board 26 manages the conversion process of the common stock type (that is, the conversion process of the common stock name and the control of how to use it). Etc.) may be performed.

In this way, the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment can carry over the common stock (rights) acquired in the normal stage to the subsequent stages, so that the stock is prevented from disappearing based on the stage transition. It can be done and the deterioration of the interest can be prevented. Further, since the game machine 10 can consume the carried-over stock in other game states (AT challenge, battle stage, etc. described later), it is possible to improve the interest.
On the other hand, in the conventional gaming machine (for example, the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1), the stock disappears based on the transition of the gaming state, so that the interest may be lowered. ..

(AT Challenge)
The AT challenge will shift from the normal stage and continue for 15G. As will be described later, the AT challenge may be re-executed due to the consumption of common stock. As shown in FIG. 11B, the display unit 17 displays information on the presence or absence of common stock.
By shifting from the normal stage to the AT challenge, the AT state is controlled during the stay in the AT challenge.
When shifting to the AT challenge, the reel 20 is controlled so that the automatic stop of "BAR / BAR / BAR" occurs in the next game of the end game of the normal stage (not shown).
The transition destination from the AT challenge is either the normal stage, the pseudo-bonus A, or the pseudo-bonus B.

The main control unit 25b executes a lottery for shifting to the pseudo bonuses A and B at the start of the AT challenge (at the time of the first lever operation after shifting to the AT challenge).
If the transition lottery is not won, the stage shifts to the normal stage after the end of 15G.
On the other hand, if the transfer lottery is won, the pseudo bonuses A and B are transferred after the end of 15G. Further, in the game state, when the transition to the pseudo bonuses A and B is confirmed, the transition to the battle stage is basically confirmed, so that the player stays in the AT state for a long period of time. Therefore, in order to obtain a large number of medals, the player first aims to win the transition lottery to the pseudo bonuses A and B.

The probability of winning the lottery for transition to pseudo bonuses A and B is higher as the setting is higher. For example, setting 1 and 2 are 35%, setting 3 is 40%, setting 4 and 5 are 45%, and setting 6 is 50%. And so on. At the time of winning the pseudo-bonus, 80% shifts to the pseudo-bonus A, and the remaining 20% shifts to the pseudo-bonus B, but it may be shifted at a ratio other than this.

As shown in FIG. 11B, during the AT challenge stay, the pseudo-bonus transition expectation level is displayed on the display unit 17, so that the expectation for the pseudo-bonus can be obtained. The main control unit 25b controls the pseudo-bonus transition expectation level so that it is more likely to be higher when the pseudo-bonus is won than when it is not won.

Further, even if the result of the transition lottery at the start of the AT challenge is not won, the overwrite lottery is executed based on the winning of the rare role during the stay in the AT challenge. That is, even if the result of the transition lottery at the start of the AT challenge is not won, if the overwrite lottery during the stay in the AT challenge is won, the lottery result is overwritten from the non-winning to the winning. Therefore, the player can always play the game with a sense of expectation during his / her stay in the AT challenge.

In addition, when the main control unit 25b does not shift to the pseudo bonus at the end of the AT challenge and has the common stock (that is, when the common stock is stored in the storage unit), the pseudo bonus shifts. Run the lottery again. Then, the main control unit 25b notifies the player of the lottery result by executing one set of AT challenges. That is, the main control unit 25b executes the AT challenge again when there is a common stock in the case where the shift to the pseudo bonus does not occur.

Further, the main control unit 25b determines the winning probability of the transition lottery to the pseudo bonuses A and B at the start of the AT challenge, and the cycle of staying in the normal stage when the AT challenge is executed again by consuming the common stock. It is set to be higher than when moving to AT Challenge via Judge. For example, the winning probabilities at the time of common stock consumption are 55% for each setting 1, 60% for setting 3, 65% for each of settings 4 and 5, and 6 = 70% for setting. However, the winning probability is not limited to this, and for example, both may be the same.
In this way, the common stock acquired in the normal stage is carried over to the AT challenge and consumed in a manner advantageous to the player.
If the lottery for transition to the pseudo bonus is won without consuming the common stock, the common stock will be further carried over from the AT challenge to the battle stage described later. In this case, the common stock is converted into the form of a resurrected character, which is one of the support characters. Details of the support characters will be described later.

(Pseudo bonus A)
Pseudo-bonus A is a stage composed of 1 set of 4G. During the stay of Pseudo Bonus A, it is a chance to add the difference number of the difference number management AT stage described later.
The transition destination from the pseudo bonus A is the episode stage.

As described above, the pseudo bonus A is transferred by winning the pseudo bonus A in the AT challenge. When the pseudo bonus A is won, the reel 20 is controlled so that the automatic stop of "blue 7, blue 7, blue 7" occurs in the next game of the end game of the AT challenge (not shown).

As shown in FIG. 12A and the like, when the player owns the resurrected character, the display unit 17 displays the possession information.
The display unit 17 continuously displays the standby screen in the games after the S7 alignment generation game until the push order bell combination is won. In the game in which the push-order bell role is won, the player can select the lottery method for the number of continuous sets of the pseudo-bonus A by operating the stop button 15 as follows.

(Push order navigation in pseudo bonus A)
The lottery method for the number of continuous sets will be described.
The set number lottery table 34 shown in FIG. 6 is a table for determining the number of sets during the pseudo bonus A stay.
The set number lottery table 34 stores the number of sets, the stable winning probability, and the turbulent winning probability in association with each other.
The number of sets is set to 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 10, 16, and 32 sets.
The highest probability of stable winning is a few sets, which are 84/256, respectively. Next, there are 3 and 4 sets, which are 34/256, respectively. In addition, the winning probabilities of 16 and 32 sets with a large number of sets are the lowest, which are 1/256, respectively. In addition, the winning probability of the number of sets 1, which is the minimum number of sets, is relatively low, which is 10/256. As described above, the stable winning probability is set so that the number of sets is large and the minimum number of sets is difficult to win, but the number of sets 2 to 5 is stably won.

The highest probability of winning a turbulence is the minimum number of sets, which is 1, 230/256, which is extremely high. The lowest probability of winning a turbulence is 16 and 32 sets, which are 13/256, respectively, which is sufficiently higher than the stable winning probability (1/256). Other sets will not be won (winning probability 0/256). In this way, the probability of winning the turbulence is set so that a large number of sets is easier to win than stable, but if this is not won, only the number of sets 1 is won and the probability is extremely high. high.

Therefore, when the player selects "stable", the number of sets of the pseudo bonus A is determined based on the distribution rate, which makes it easy to select two or more sets but difficult to select 16 or more sets. On the other hand, when the player selects "turbulence", one set is likely to be selected, but 16 or more sets are likely to be selected based on a higher distribution rate than "stable". The number of sets of bonus A is determined.

The push order display pattern table 35 shown in FIG. 6 stores the type of push order bell combination, the push order display pattern, the number of payouts, and the lottery method (“stable”, “turbulent”) in association with each other.
The push order display pattern is a display mode of the push order navigations 30L, 30C, and 30R of the display unit 17 at the time of winning the push order bell combination. The push order display pattern displays only the operation order of the first stop button that plays the winning push order bell, and the remaining two second and third stop buttons are "stable" from left to right regardless of the operation order. , "Disturbance" is set to be displayed.
That is, when the first stop button of the push order bell role is the stop button 15L (left) (that is, when "left → middle → right" or "left → right → middle"), the push order display pattern is It is "1 / stable / turbulent". When the first stop button of the push-order bell role is the stop button 15C (middle) (that is, when it is "middle->left->right" or "middle->right->left"), the push-order display pattern is "stable". ／ 1 / Disturbance ”. When the first stop button of the push-order bell role is the stop button 15R (right) (that is, when it is "right->left->middle" or "right->middle->left"), the push-order display pattern is "stable". / Disturbance / 1 ".

As shown in FIGS. 12B and 12C, when the push order bell combination is won, the control units 25b and 26b display the push order notification screen and then display the selection operation acceptance screen 17 Display in.
The push order notification screen displays the push order display pattern based on the push order display pattern table 35. That is, the push order notification screen displays the foreground navigation 51 (51a, 51b, 51c). The term foreground is used to distinguish the foreground navigation 51 from the background navigation 52 described later.
The foreground navigation 51 has a push order navigation 51a of the first stop button and selection navigations 51b and 51b for navigating the selection of the lottery methods "stable" and "turbulent". That is, the characters "1, stable, turbulent" are displayed in the foreground navigation 51a, 51b, and 51c, respectively.

The selection operation acceptance screen is displayed in response to the operation of the first stop button according to the push order navigation 51a in the scene where the push order notification screen is displayed.
In this scene, if the first stop button is not operated according to the push order navigation 51a (that is, when the stop button corresponding to the "stable" or "turbulent" navigation is first operated), All foreground navigation 51a, 51b, 51c disappear.
The selection operation acceptance screen displays the background navigation 52 (52a, 52b, 52c). The background navigation 52 is a portion of three large areas arranged in the left-right direction. The aspects of the background navigations 52a, 52b, and 52c are the same regardless of the type of push order bell combination (see FIGS. 12 (C), 13 (B), and 13 (D)).

The background navigation 52a (operation instruction area) is an area including an area in which the push order navigation of the first stop button is displayed on the push order notification screen. The background navigation 52a is referred to as "navigation" for convenience, but the background navigation 52a is "stable" or "stable" as a lottery method by operating the stop button 15 for the player, such as "select with a button!". This is the area where information prompting the selection of "disturbance" is displayed.
The background navigation 52b is a background area of the foreground navigation 51b, that is, an area surrounding the display area of the foreground navigation 51b. The background navigation 52b is a red background, and the character "stable" is further displayed in the background.
The background navigation 52c is a background area of the foreground navigation 51c, that is, an area surrounding the display area of the foreground navigation 51c. The background navigation 52c is a blue background, and the character "disturbance" is further displayed in the background.

Therefore, the arrangement of "stable" and "turbulence" in the selection operation acceptance screen can also be determined by the colors of the background navigations 52b and 52c. Further, as described above, the arrangement of "stable" and "turbulent" is always in the order from left to right, regardless of the winning combination of the push order bell role. As a result, the game machine 10 can suppress an erroneous selection operation of the player (that is, a selection error of the lottery methods "stable" and "turbulence").

In the scene shown in FIG. 12C, the player may operate the stop button 15C during the second reel stop operation when he / she wants to select stability, while the player operates the stop button 15R when he / she wants to select turbulence. do it.
Then, the player may operate the remaining stop buttons at the time of the third reel stop operation.

At the time of the second reel stop operation (when the control unit detects the operation information of the reel stop operation), the remaining one navigation disappears. For example, in the scene of FIG. 12C, when the stop button corresponding to stability is stopped, the display unit 17 eliminates the navigation 51b and 52b (one of the navigations) corresponding to stability and at the same time responds to disturbance. The navigation 51c and 52c (the other navigation) are extinguished.
However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the display unit 17 may continue to display the other navigation after, for example, the stop operation of the stop button corresponding to one navigation.
Further, the display unit 17 may change the display content of the other navigation to the display content of the one navigation and continuously display the other navigation when the stop button corresponding to the one navigation is stopped. That is, for example, in the scene of FIG. 12C, when the stop button corresponding to stability is stopped, the display unit 17 stably performs navigation 51c and 52c (the other navigation) corresponding to turbulence. The display contents may be switched to the display contents of 51b and 52b (one of the navigation systems).

The main control unit 25b refers to the push order display pattern table 35 to determine which of "stable" and "turbulence" is selected, thereby indicating the type of push order bell combination and the winning game of the push order bell combination. It can be determined based on the number of payouts in.
That is, in the example of FIG. 12 (C), if the winning combination is the correct push order bell combination of "left → middle → right", and as a result of the stop operation, 8 cards are paid out, depending on the player. It can be determined that the stop operation was performed in the order of "left → middle (stable) → right", while it can be determined that the stop operation was performed in the order of "left → right (turbulence) → middle" by the player when one card was paid out. ..
The main control unit 25b can also determine which of "stable" and "turbulence" is selected regardless of the number of payouts. That is, the main control unit 25b may make a determination based on the type of the push order bell combination and the operation button at the time of the second reel stop operation by referring to the push order display pattern table 35.

Here, whether the player selects "stable" or "disturbed" may be biased for each player due to the personality, preference, etc. of the player. That is, there is a possibility that the options are biased, such that one player selects only "stable" and the other player selects only "turbulence". In such a case, if the number of payouts is superior or inferior depending on the options, it will be unfair among the players. Regarding this, since the winning probability of the push order bell role is the same for "left → middle → right" and "left → right → middle" (see the internal lottery table 31a in FIG. 4 etc.), "1, stable, When "disturbance" is displayed, even if the options are biased to one side, the probability of paying out one card and the probability of paying out eight cards are the same. As a result, the superiority or inferiority of the number of payouts does not occur among the players.

13 (A) and 13 (B) are examples of display screens when the first stop button of the push order bell role is the central stop button 15C, and FIGS. 13 (C) and 13 (D) are shown. Is an example of a display screen when the first stop button of the push order bell role is the right stop button 15R. In these cases, the control units 25b and 26b can process in the same manner as in the examples of FIGS. 12B and 12C.

(Pseudo Bonus A Navigation when a power failure occurs during your stay)
By the way, during the game, the player may unexpectedly generate an electric power interruption (stopping the power supply to the game machine 10).
A power failure occurs during a stay in Pseudo Bonus A and during a game involving selection operations of "Stable" and "Disturbance" (that is, the game in which the push order bell role was first won after shifting to Pseudo Bonus A). If so, the game machine 10 performs the following control.
14 (A) to 14 (C) show the case where a power failure occurs between the time when the first reel stop operation is performed and the first reel stop operation is performed after winning the push-order bell combination of the stop button 15L. It is a figure explaining the transition of the display screen of.
As shown in FIGS. 14A and 14B, if a power failure occurs before the first reel stop operation is performed, the main control unit 25b sends information at the time of the power failure (winning combination is pushed in order). The role of a bell, the stop operation state before the first reel stop operation, etc.) are backed up (stored) in the storage unit 25a. The power required for backup is supplied from a backup power source (not shown) such as a capacitor.

As shown in FIG. 14C, after recovering from the power failure, the main control unit 25b reads out the information at the time of the power failure from the storage unit 25a and refers to the push order display pattern table 35. In the examples of FIGS. 14A to 14C, since the power failure occurs before the first reel stop operation, the main control unit 25b has three stop buttons 15L and 15C when the power failure occurs. , 15R push order display pattern information "1 / stable / disturbance" is transmitted to the sub-control unit 26b.
Based on the information received from the main control unit 25b, the sub control unit 26b displays the foreground navigation 51a, 51b, 51c reflecting the winning combination and the stop operation state at the time of power failure on the display unit 17. In this case, the display unit 17 displays the push order navigation 51a and the selection navigation 51b, 51c (stable, turbulent) of the first reel stop operation as the navigation of the stop button, but displays the background navigation 52a, 52b, 52c. do not do. Further, instead of the background navigations 52a, 52b, and 52c, the display unit 17 displays a character display, a character, or the like that prompts the restart of the game, such as "advance the game," and performs an effect different from the normal time.

Further, FIGS. 14 (D) to 14 (F) show after the push order bell combination is won and after the first reel stop operation is performed (after the control unit detects the operation information of the reel stop operation). It is a figure explaining the transition of the display part 17 when a power failure occurs before the 2nd reel stop operation is performed.
As shown in FIGS. 14 (D) and 14 (E), similarly in this case, the main control unit 25b is provided with information at the time of power failure (the winning combination is the push order bell combination, the stop operation state). Is operated to stop the first reel and before the operation to stop the second reel, etc.) is backed up in the storage unit 25a.

As shown in FIG. 14 (F), the main control unit 25b reads out the information at the time of the power failure from the storage unit 25a even after returning from the power failure, and refers to the push order display pattern table 35. However, in the examples of FIGS. 14D to 14F, the first reel stop operation is performed when the power failure occurs, and the state is before the second reel stop operation. Therefore, the main control unit 25b deletes the push order navigation information of the first stop button from the push order display pattern information "1 / stable / turbulent", and the push order display pattern information "none (operated) / stable". / Disturbance ”is transmitted to the sub-control unit 26b.
As shown in FIG. 14 (F), as a result, the sub-control unit 26b reflects the winning combination and the stop operation state at the time of the power failure based on the information received from the main control unit 25b. ) / Stable / Disturbance ”selection navigations 51b and 51c are displayed on the display unit 17. However, also in this case, the display unit 17 displays the selection navigation 51b, 51c (stable, turbulent) as the navigation of the stop button, but does not display the background navigation 52a, 52b, 52c. Further, instead of the background navigations 52a, 52b, and 52c, the display unit 17 displays a character display, a character, or the like that prompts the restart of the game, such as "advance the game," and performs an effect different from the normal time. The background image is the same as in FIG. 14 (C).

Although illustrations and the like are omitted, the gaming machine 10 also performs navigation and production corresponding to the other winning combinations for the other winning combinations of the push order bell role when the power is cut off during the stay of the pseudo bonus A.
Further, when a power failure occurs, the display mode of the remaining navigation after the first reel stop operation or the second reel stop operation can be controlled in the same manner as the above-described normal display mode.

By performing the above control, when a power failure occurs in a state where the lottery method "stable" or "turbulence" can be selected, the game machine 10 produces an effect that reflects the game before the power failure occurs when the power failure occurs. It can be carried out. That is, since the display unit 17 displays the foreground navigation 51, even if a power failure occurs before the selection operation, the player can be made to select the lottery method after the power failure is restored. As a result, even if a power failure occurs during the progress of the game accompanied by navigation, the game machine 10 takes over the game situation at the time of the power failure after the power failure is restored. After returning from the power failure, the game can be advanced as a series. As a result, the game machine 10 can prevent a decrease in interest due to the occurrence of a power failure.
Further, since the display unit 17 displays a different background image depending on whether the power failure occurs or the power failure occurs, the player receives the power failure, and the game after the recovery power failure occurs. Can be notified that

On the other hand, the conventional gaming machine (for example, the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1) cannot navigate to reflect the gaming situation when the power failure occurs after the power failure is restored. For this reason, the series of games before the occurrence of the power failure and the game after the power failure is restored is lost, and the interest of the game may be reduced.

The navigation method that reflects the game situation when a power failure occurs, as described above, is an example. If the same navigation can be performed, the method is not limited.
For example, in the push order display pattern table 35 of FIG. 6, the storage unit 26a of the sub-control board 26 stores the operation state when the power failure occurs, and the main control unit 25b shows the winning combination when the power failure is restored, and the current variation. By transmitting the information indicating the reel inside and the information indicating that the lottery method is selected to the sub-control unit 26b, the sub-control unit 26b is based on the information and described above after the power failure is restored. Similarly, navigation that reflects the game situation may be performed.
Further, the forms of the foreground navigation 51 and the background navigation 52 at the time of recovery from the power failure may be appropriately changed. For example, the sub-control unit 26b stores the background navigation 52 at the time of the power failure in the storage unit 26a. The background navigation 52 indicating "stable" and "turbulence" may be displayed when the power is restored. Further, the display unit 17 can select the lottery method "stable" or "turbulent" by displaying at least one of the foreground navigation 51 and the background navigation 52 as an image dedicated to the recovery from the power failure when the power failure is restored. It may be.

The game machine 10 may be configured not to have a function at the time of recovery from power failure, and even with this configuration, in a normal time when power failure does not occur, regarding selection of the lottery method "stable" or "turbulence". , It has the above-mentioned actions and effects.

(Pseudo Bonus A Increase in the number of sheets during your stay)
During the stay of Pseudo Bonus A, the difference during the stay in the AT stage, which shifts later based on the lottery method (stable or disturbed) selected by the player from the next game of the game in which the push order bell role is won Execute an additional lottery. The additional lottery is executed every game. As a result, the player can increase the difference number of sheets during the stay in the pseudo-bonus A and the difference number management AT stage that shifts to the pseudo-bonus A or later.

In the embodiment, the difference number is added with a winning probability of 10 at 78%, 20 at 16%, and 30 at 6% when a non-rare role is won, and 70% when a rare role is won. 20 cards, 30 cards at 15%, 50 cards at 10%, and 100 cards at 5% are added with a winning probability, but the method is not limited to this. In addition, as a result of the additional lottery, the specifications may be such that the additional may not be added.
In the pseudo bonus A, the production mode differs depending on the type of lottery method (“stable”, “turbulent”).

FIG. 15 is a diagram for explaining the production of the lottery method “stable”.
Since the game of pseudo bonus A is 4G per set, the production of the lottery method "stable" may differ between the 1st to 3rd Gth games in one set and the 4Gth game. Be controlled.
As shown in FIG. 15A, during the stay of the pseudo bonus A, the display unit 17 displays the dog character in the center according to the lever operation of each game. On the left side of the dog character, a numerical value "+10" suggesting the number of additional numbers is displayed, and on the right side of the dog character, the character "continue" suggesting to continue is displayed.
As shown in FIGS. 15B and 15C, in the 1st to 3rd games in one set, an effect of selecting the difference number is executed according to the third reel stop operation. In this example, as a result of the lottery, an additional 10G was won.

As shown in FIGS. 15 (D) and 15 (E), in the 4G game in one set, when the pseudo bonus A continues, an effect indicating that the pseudo bonus A continues is selected. The production is executed. On the other hand, if the pseudo bonus A does not continue due to the exhaustion of all the sets, the effect of selecting the difference number even in the 4th G (FIGS. 15B and 15C) is executed. Will be done.

Even when the pseudo bonus A continues (that is, when continuing to the next set), the lottery for adding the difference number is performed, but the effect of selecting "continue" is prioritized. Therefore, in the effect of selecting the difference number of the 1G games of the next set, the number of additions of the 1G game of the next set and the number of additions of the game displaying "continuation" are added and displayed.
For example, in the 4Gth of one set, if "+10" is won as a result of the lottery for adding the difference number and the pseudo bonus A continues, in this 4Gth, the effect of "difference number +10" is produced. Is not executed, and the "continuation" effect is executed. Then, in the 1G of the next set that continues, if "+20" is won as a result of the additional lottery of the difference number, "+20" is added to "+10" of the 4G. An effect that suggests the number of additions is executed.

FIG. 16 is a diagram for explaining the production of the lottery method “disturbance”.
As shown in FIGS. 16A and 16B, when the selected lottery method is "disturbance", the display unit 17 inflates a balloon (character) according to the lever operation of each game. Display the clown character. The difference number to be added is displayed in the balloon. Then, as shown in FIG. 16C, the display unit 17 displays an image showing that the additional difference number has been determined after the third reel stop operation.
As shown in FIGS. 16D and 16E, the display unit 17 executes an effect of whether or not the pseudo bonus A continues only in the first set and the 16th set. When the pseudo-bonus A continues, the display unit 17 notifies that the pseudo-bonus A will continue by executing the effect of displaying the exploding balloon. On the other hand, when the pseudo bonus A does not continue, the display unit 17 executes an effect of displaying the balloon as if it is deflated after displaying the screen of FIG. 16D (not shown).
In addition, the display unit 17 may execute the effect (FIGS. 16 (D), 16 (E)) indicating whether or not to continue in the lottery method “turbulence” at the timing when the other sets are digested. However, it may be executed every game.

(Pseudo Bonus B)
Pseudo-bonus B shifts when the pseudo-bonus B is won in the AT challenge.
The transition destination from Pseudo Bonus B is the episode stage.
The number of games of the pseudo-bonus B is a fixed number of 20G, and after the end of this 20G, the stage shifts to the episode stage.
When the pseudo bonus B is won, the reel 20 is controlled so that the automatic stop of the double alignment of "white 7, white 7, white 7" occurs in the next game of the end game of the AT challenge (not shown). To do).

As shown in FIG. 7, when the bell role is won or the rare role is won, the main control unit 25b has the right to shift to the support character and the character acquisition specialized zone based on the winning probability defined in the acquired character lottery table 36a. Execute the winning lottery.
As a result, the player can stock the support character stock and the character acquisition special zone transition right while staying in the pseudo-bonus B.
As shown in FIG. 17A, the display unit 17 displays information (type, number, etc.) of the support character owned by the player and the character acquisition special zone transition right. The display unit 17 continuously displays this information until the battle stage is reached (see FIGS. 17 (C), 17 (D), etc.).

Support characters are consumed in the battle stage described later. In the battle stage, the larger the stock number of support characters, the more advantageous it is for the player (the action of each support character in the battle stage will be described later). Further, the character acquisition specialized zone transition right is a transition right from the difference number management AT stage to the character acquisition specialized zone, as will be described later. Support characters can be stocked even after moving to the character acquisition special zone.
Therefore, by stocking the support character and the right to shift to the character acquisition special zone during the stay in the pseudo-bonus B, it is advantageous for the player after shifting to the battle stage.

(Episode stage)
First, the production of the episode stage will be explained.
As shown in FIG. 18A, the display unit 17 selects the first EP when the pseudo-bonus A or the pseudo-bonus B ends, that is, after the third reel stop operation of each pseudo-bonus A, B end game. Display the screen.
There are a total of eight types (EP1 to 8) of the episode stage production, and the production (display content of the display unit 17, story, BGM, etc.) is different for each.
The first EP selection screen displays the selection buttons for EPs 1 to 8, and the selection of EPs 1 to 8 is switched by moving the cursor each time the effect button 14 is operated. Then, the sub-control unit 26b sets the selected EP as the first EP according to the lever operation.
When the sub-control unit 26b shifts to the episode stage from the next time onward, the sub-control unit 26b executes another EP in a predetermined order. In the embodiment, starting from the first EP, each time the EP is transferred from the next time onward, the EP having the larger number, that is, EP1 and then EP2 are executed in sequence. Then, when EP8 is reached, the next EP is returned to EP1 and executed.

As shown in FIG. 18B, for example, when EP1 is selected on the first EP selection screen, EP1 is executed for the first EP, and when EP1 is executed after the next time, “EP2 → EP3”. → ・ ・ ・ → EP8 ”is executed in this order. Further, as shown in FIG. 18C, when EP6 is selected on the first EP selection screen, EP6 is executed in the first episode stage, and when the stage shifts to the episode stage after the next time, “EP7 → It is executed in the order of EP8 → EP1 → ... → EP5 ”.
In this way, the game machine 10 can freely select EP at the end of the first pseudo bonus. Therefore, the player can surely see all eight EPs by shifting to the EP eight times after shifting to the AT stage (that is, by winning seven times in the battle stage). In addition, since the player can select the first EP, even if the AT stage does not continue, even if the AT challenge is won eight times, all the EPs can be reliably seen.

On the other hand, EPs of conventional game machines are executed only in a predetermined pattern, and the player cannot see all EPs unless, for example, the AT stage is continued many times. .. Further, in the conventional game machine, the player cannot enjoy the production of all types of EP even if the player wins the transition lottery such as the AT stage many times (for example, the number of types of production).

The game of the episode stage will be explained.
The episode stage is an AT with a fixed number of 16G.
The transition destination from the episode stage is the difference number management AT stage.
During the episode stage stay, the main control unit 25b executes an additional lottery for the support character by referring to the acquired character lottery table 36b in FIG. 7 according to winning the bell role or the rare role. Therefore, during the episode stage stay, the player has a chance to acquire a support character. When the main control unit 25b wins the additional lottery for the support character, the main control unit 25b updates the information on the stock number of the support character in the storage unit 25a, and also updates the display related to the support character in the display unit 17 (FIG. 17 (FIG. 17). B) See).
In addition, the main control unit 25b grants a support character (first strike character, etc.) by executing the end game of the first episode stage, but supports even if the end game is executed in the second and subsequent episode stages. Do not give characters. Therefore, the first episode stage can give the player a feeling of expectation of victory after the transition to the battle stage, as compared with the second and subsequent episode stages.
The main control unit 25b is not limited to the first episode stage, and may draw a lottery for adding support characters in the final game of some or all episode stages after the second time.
In addition, the support character given to the end game of the first episode stage is not limited to the first strike character, and may be another support character.

(Difference number management AT stage)
The difference number management AT stage is an AT managed by the difference number.
The difference number management AT continues until the remaining difference number reaches 0. Then, the game state shifts to the battle stage from the next game of the game in which the remaining difference number becomes 0 according to the remaining difference number managed by the difference number management AT becoming 0.
The main control unit 25b executes the subtraction of the remaining difference number only in the 3BET game, and does not execute the subtraction in the 2BET game or the like. Therefore, the number of medals acquired in the 2BET game during the stay in the difference number management AT stage does not contribute to the transition to the battle stage.

Difference number management The initial difference number of the first set of the AT stage is fixed at 100, and the initial difference number of the second and subsequent sets is determined by the lottery of the battle record announcement stage described later. Then, the difference number obtained by adding the initial difference number and the difference number acquired by the pseudo bonus becomes the difference number managed in the difference number management AT stage.

Difference number management Since the AT stage is managed by the difference number, if a winning combination with a larger number of payouts than the BET number is won, the remaining difference number will decrease, while the number of payouts will be smaller than the BET number. If you win, the remaining number of sheets will increase.
For example, when the remaining difference number is 100, when the 3BET game is executed and the symbol corresponding to the bell combination with 8 payouts (the combination with more payouts than the BET number) is stopped and displayed, the difference number is used. A certain 5 is subtracted, and the remaining difference number is 95. On the other hand, when the 3BET game is executed and the symbol corresponding to the watermelon combination with the payout number of 1 (the combination with the payout number less than the BET number) is stopped and displayed, the difference number 2 is added and the remaining difference number is added. Is 102 sheets.
When the combination is missed, the main control unit 25b subtracts the number of payouts corresponding to the winning combination from the difference number to be managed, but may not subtract the combination.

Further, when the remaining difference number increases due to winning a winning combination with a payout number smaller than the BET number, an upper limit may or may not be set for the increase. When setting an upper limit on the difference number, for example, the difference number at the start of the episode stage may be set as the upper limit.
In the embodiment, only the transition lottery to the character acquisition special zone (for example, winning at 20% of the rare role winning) is executed during the stay in the difference number management AT stage, and the difference number addition lottery is executed. Although not limited to this, the lottery for adding the difference number may be executed.
In addition, during the stay in the difference number management AT stage, the right to shift to the character acquisition special zone may be drawn by lottery as in the pseudo-bonus B.

In addition, if the episode stage is ended while possessing the character acquisition special zone transition right acquired in the above pseudo-bonus B, the next game of the episode stage end game is performed without playing the difference number management AT stage game. You may move directly to the character acquisition special zone. In this case, the display unit 17 displays the display screen of the difference number management AT stage and the precursor screen indicating the transition to the character acquisition special zone after the lever operation of the next game of the end game of the episode stage. The display screen of the character acquisition special zone may be displayed.

(Character acquisition special zone)
The character acquisition special zone is an AT that shifts from the difference number management AT stage. The character acquisition special zone is a special zone where support characters can be acquired with a high probability.
In the embodiment, the update of the difference number during the stay in the character acquisition special zone is stopped, but the update may be made.
While staying in the character acquisition special zone, the main control unit 25b executes an additional lottery of support characters by referring to the acquired character lottery table 36c shown in FIG. 7 according to the lever operation of each game. When the main control unit 25b wins the additional lottery for the support character, the main control unit 25b updates the information on the stock number of the support character in the storage unit 25a, and also updates the display related to the support character in the display unit 17 (FIG. 17 (FIG. 17). See D)).
The character acquisition special zone will continue for 5G per set. The main control unit 25b executes a continuous lottery (for example, a winning probability of 5%) at the end of one set, and if the continuous lottery is won, another set is continued.
When the 5G game in the character acquisition special zone ends without the character acquisition special zone continuing, the game state returns to the difference number management AT stage.

The number of games in one set is not limited to 5G, and any number of games may be determined from a plurality of types of games by lottery or the like.
Further, the timing of executing the continuous lottery is not limited to the end of one set. Further, for example, as in the pseudo bonus A, the number of sets to be executed is determined with reference to the set number lottery table 34 as shown in FIG. 6 according to the lever operation of the first game of the first set. May be good.

(Battle stage)
The battle stage is a gaming state that shifts from the episode stage, and is partially controlled by the AT.
The game controlled by some ATs is when the bell character is owned and the push order bell role is won.
The battle stage ends when the player's own characters C1 to C4 defeat the enemy character E without being completely destroyed, or when the possessed characters C1 to C4 are completely destroyed and defeated by the enemy character E.
In the battle stage, when the owned characters C1 to C4 defeat the enemy character E, the transition to the battle record notification stage and the subsequent transition to the pseudo bonus or episode stage are confirmed. In other words, by defeating the enemy character E, it is confirmed that he / she will continue to stay in the AT stage.
On the other hand, when the owned characters C1 to C4 are defeated, the transition to the result stage and the subsequent transition to the normal stage are confirmed. Therefore, the game machine 10 has a game property such that the player plays a game aiming to continuously stay in the AT stage by defeating the enemy character E.

The battle stage has so-called ST (stock time) type playability, that is, the push order is navigated when the push order bell role is won according to the number of bell characters owned. Partially controlled to AT state. If bell spills occur for a predetermined number of games in a row, the characters C1 to C4 owned by the player are defeated. In the embodiment, the number of consecutive bell spills (also referred to as the number of STs) is a 4G specification.
On the other hand, the possessed characters C1 to C4 attack the enemy character E according to the game result other than the bell spill. Then, when the HP of the enemy character E becomes 0P with the number of STs remaining, the characters C1 to C4 owned by the player win the enemy character E (see FIG. 20B).

The main control unit 25b draws and determines the enemy character E at the time of transition to the battle stage.
As shown in FIG. 8, in this case, the main control unit 25b refers to the enemy character lottery table 37 and fights during the battle stage stay according to the low setting (1 to 3) and the high setting (4 to 6). The enemy character E to be played is determined by lottery from among weak, medium, strong, and confirmed enemy characters. The enemy character lottery table 37 is set so that a stronger enemy character E can be more easily selected when the setting is low than when the setting is high.

The stronger the enemy character E, the higher the HP, and it is difficult for the player to win in the order of weak, medium, and strong enemy characters. Also, when the enemy character is confirmed, the number of bell characters owned (ST number) is not subtracted even if a bell spill occurs. Therefore, when the determination of the enemy character is decided, the player is not defeated and the victory of the player is confirmed. Therefore, in the embodiment, when the enemy character is determined, the support character is not consumed, but it may be consumed. If the enemy character confirmation is selected, the enemy character E may be defeated with a single blow at the start of the battle stage, that is, in the 1G after the transition to the battle stage.
The type of enemy character E is not limited to four, and may be three or less, five or more. Further, the main control unit 25b may select the enemy character E with a uniform lottery probability for all settings.

At the time of transition to the battle stage, the player is given four types of owned characters C1 to C4 and possesses them. Then, by obtaining a game result other than the bell spill, only one owned character C1 to C4 attacks the enemy character E once in one game.
For example, FIG. 19A is a scene in which the owned character C4 is attacking the enemy character E.
The order of attacks is the order of owned character C1 → C2 → C3 → C4, and the owned character C1 attacks after the owned character C4.
As shown in the attack point table 38 of FIG. 8, the damage given to the enemy character E by the possessed characters C1 to C4, that is, the subtraction point of the HP of the enemy character E is different for each owned character C1 to C4.
For example, in the scene where the owned character C4 in FIG. 19A appears, when the replay role is won, the main control unit 25b inflicts 100P of damage on the enemy character E by referring to the attack point table 38. That is, 100P is subtracted from the HP of the enemy character E.

In the battle between the owned characters C1 to C4 and the enemy character E, the support character supports the owned characters C1 to C4 (that is, the player) in an advantageous manner.
As shown in FIGS. 19 and 20, the display unit 17 displays the number of possession of each support character in stock during the stay in the battle stage. The number of support characters owned is subtracted each time the support character is activated, that is, by being consumed. As described above, the player can acquire the support character while staying in the three stages of the AT stage (pseudo-bonus B, episode stage, and character acquisition special zone).

(Support character)
The details of the support character will be explained.
There are five types of support characters: defense character, bell character, first strike character, double character, and resurrection character.

-Defensive character The defensive character negates this damage when the possessed characters C1 to C4 are damaged (when the number of STs decreases) due to the occurrence of a bell spill. In the embodiment, when the defensive character is consumed, the HP of the owned characters C1 to C4 is not recovered in the game in which the defensive character is consumed, that is, the number of STs is 4G in the game in which the defensive character is consumed. It is a specification that does not return to, but it may be recovered.
The main control unit 25b is performing a lottery to acquire a defensive character with a predetermined probability (for example, 5%) in each game even during the stay in the battle stage, and if the winning lottery is won, the defensive character will be selected. Be stocked. If the winning timing of the defensive character is when the push order bell role is won and the push order bell role is missed, it is consumed in the winning game.
As shown in FIGS. 19 (B) and 19 (C), the stock of "defensive characters" is the one acquired before the start of the battle stage (defensive character A) and the one acquired after the start of the battle stage (defensive character B). ) And, it looks as if there are different stocks.
The form of managing the types of defense characters A and B is not limited. For example, the main control board 25 does not manage the types of defense characters, but the storage unit 25a manages the number of possessions and the like, and the sub-control board 26. May change the types of defense characters A and B by receiving information from the main control board 25. In this case, even if the main control board 25 treats the defensive characters as one type regardless of the type (defensive characters A and B), the game machine 10 realizes the production of different types of defensive characters A and B. it can.

In this way, even if the support character has the same effect, by making the player appear to have another support character, the effect of the production is improved and the fun of the battle stage is improved.
During the battle stage stay, "Defense character A" is consumed with priority over "Defense character B", and if "Defense character B" remains at the end of the battle stage, it becomes "Defense character A". Will be converted. In addition, the display screen of FIG. 17 and the like shows an example in which the converted "defense character A" is simply displayed as "defense".
Also, while staying in the battle stage, only the "defensive character (defensive character B)" can be acquired, and the displayed support character is different depending on the timing when only the "defensive character" is acquired. A lottery to acquire other support characters may be executed, and the displayed support characters may be different for the other support characters depending on the timing of acquisition.

-Bell character As shown in FIG. 19 (D), the bell character notifies the push order of the stop button in the game in which the push order bell combination is won. Therefore, the display unit 17 displays the push order navigation on the display unit 17. As a result, in the game in which the push order bell role is won, the player performs a stop operation according to the push order notification, so that the number of STs is not reduced, that is, the owned characters C1 to C4 are not damaged. Can be done.
Also, when the bell character is consumed, the enemy character E is damaged even if the player makes a mistake in the push order and the push order bell role does not win. Therefore, it is possible to reliably damage the enemy character E.

-First strike character The first strike character makes a first strike against the enemy character E after shifting to the battle stage and before the start of the 1G game (that is, after the end of the difference number management AT stage), for example, 200P per character. Inflicts damage on enemy character E. The main control unit 25b controls the enemy character E to deal damage corresponding to the stock number of the first strike character and the HP of the enemy character E in one first strike. For example, if the stock number of the first strike character is 16 and the weak enemy character with HP 3000P is selected, the main control unit 25b consumes 15 first strike characters in one first strike. As a result, 3000P (200P x 15) damage is given to the enemy character weakly. Therefore, depending on the number of stocks of the first strike character, the enemy character E may be defeated without playing even one game after shifting to the battle stage.
In addition, the specification of the first strike character is that the damage given to the enemy character E is not given to the enemy character E, but the damage given to the enemy character E, for example, 10% of the damage of the current HP of the enemy character E is given to the enemy character E. The amount may vary.

-Double character A double character doubles the damage done to enemy character E. Double characters are consumed when owned characters C1 to C4 damage enemy character E. For this reason, the double character is a game when the push order bell role is won by oneself (that is, in a game in which the winning role is the push order bell role and the push order is not notified because the supporting character is not owned. It is consumed when a person's push order operation is valid) or when a role other than the push order bell role is won.
In addition, the double character can be consumed in duplicate with the bell character or the first strike character. In the embodiment, only one double character is consumed per game, but the present invention is not limited to this, and a plurality of double characters may be consumed per game.

-Resurrected character As shown in Fig. 20 (A), the resurrected character takes possession characters C1 to C4 when the HP of possessed characters C1 to C4 becomes 0 (that is, when the number of STs becomes 0G). Revive.
As described above, when the number of STs becomes 0G, the end condition of the battle stage is satisfied by defeating the owned characters C1 to C4, so that the transition to the normal stage is originally confirmed. Even in such a case, the battle stage is executed again by consuming the resurrected character. Therefore, the resurrected characters that revive the possessed characters C1 to C4 are powerful support for the game.
Further, in this case, the HP of the enemy character E is continued, that is, the damage received by the enemy character E is inherited. Therefore, in the battle stage controlled by consuming the resurrected character, it is determined that the player wins the battle stage controlled without consuming the resurrected character (that is, the battle stage before consuming the resurrected character). There is a high probability that

Resurrected characters can be acquired while staying in the three stages of the AT stage (pseudo-bonus B, episode stage, character acquisition special zone), but the common stock acquired in the normal stage will be transferred to the pseudo-bonus without being consumed. If you do, it will be converted to a resurrected character. Therefore, the player may be able to hold the resurrected character even if the resurrected character is not won in the lottery of the three stages of the AT stage.

(Battle record announcement stage)
The battle record announcement stage shifts after winning the battle stage and is completed in 1G.
The battle record announcement stage has the position of congratulating the victory in the battle stage and communicating the benefits to the players.
That is, as shown in FIG. 21 (A), in the battle record notification stage, the sub-control unit 26b displays the enemy character E defeated in the battle stage in response to the lever operation.

Further, in the battle record notification stage, the main control unit 25b performs a lottery for the difference number managed in the next difference number management AT stage and a lottery for whether or not to shift to the pseudo bonus according to the lever operation.
In the embodiment, the winning probability of the difference number managed in the next difference number management AT stage is 20% for 50 sheets, 60% for 100 sheets, 10% for 150 sheets, and 10% for 200 sheets. In addition, the winning probability of the lottery for transition to the pseudo bonus is 20%. The difference number, the winning probability thereof, and the winning probability of the lottery for shifting to the pseudo bonus may be specifications other than these. Whether to shift to the pseudo bonus A or B can be determined in the same manner as the above AT challenge.
Then, when the effect button 14 is operated after the lever operation and before the first reel stop operation, the sub-control unit 26b notifies the display unit 17 of these winning results.
FIG. 21B is an example in which the winning result of the difference number is 100, and the result of the lottery for shifting to the pseudo bonus is non-winning. FIG. 21 (C) shows an example in which the winning result of the difference number is 100, and the result of the lottery for shifting to the pseudo bonus is winning. In this way, the display unit 17 displays information on the benefits that the player can receive by winning the battle stage.

In addition, in one game of the battle record announcement stage, when the push order bell role or the rare role is won, the sub-control unit 26b navigates the stop operation.
FIG. 21 (D) is an example of navigation by the display unit 17 when the push order bell combination is won. Although not shown, when the rare role is won, the display unit 17 may display an image suggesting a watermelon or the like or a code such as “!”.

(Ending A, B)
Endings A and B are stages that can be shifted when the end of the advantageous section is approaching. The ending is positioned as the final stage of the gaming state, which is advantageous for the player in a series of games.
In the present embodiment, the game state managed by the main control unit 25b and the game state managed by the sub control unit 26b basically match. However, with respect to the endings A and B, the main control unit 25b may control the gaming state of the ending A, and the sub control unit 26b may control the effect of the ending B (section 2: 2 shown in FIG. 22). (Refer to the game from the start of the first set to the end of the 16Gth of the fourth set), the game states managed by both control units may not match.
Therefore, regarding the endings A and B, first, the control regarding the game state (transition control) by the main control unit 25b will be described, and then the control of the effect by the sub control unit 26b will be described.

(Control regarding the game state of ending A)
Ending A shifts to the case of winning the 8th battle stage and continues 61G.
The transition destination from the ending A is the ending B or the result stage.
Further, during the stay in Ending A, the main control unit 25b draws a stock lottery for Ending A. If the main control unit 25b wins this stock lottery, the main control unit 25b continues the game of 31G per set.

FIG. 22 is a diagram illustrating a state in which the ending A as a game state is executed for 4 sets (1 set for the first time and 3 sets for continuation) and then shifted to the ending B as a game state in the form of a time chart.
In the embodiment, the winning probability of the stock lottery is 0.5% when the push order bell role is won and 20% when the rare role is won. Good. Further, the stock lottery may not be performed when the push order bell role is won, but may be performed only when the rare role is won. Further, the number of stocks that can be won by lottery is not limited, and may be only one or a plurality.

Even if the stock cannot be acquired by the stock lottery, if the ending A is transferred to the ending A with the resurrected character acquired, the ending A is continued by one set by consuming the resurrected character. As mentioned above, the common stock acquired in the normal stage may be changed to a resurrected character. Therefore, by carrying over the common stock acquired in the normal stage to the next stage or later, the player may finally have an advantage in regard to the right to continue the ending A.

Here, the following conditions may be satisfied during the stay in Ending A.
Condition 1: The final game (61G or 31G) of the ending A is completed with the stock acquired. Condition 2: The cumulative number of games in the 3BET game in the advantageous section (that is, the count of the counter A2) Value) has reached 1460G Condition 3: The number of cards acquired in the 3BET game during the advantageous section (that is, the count value of the counter B2) has reached 2220 cards.

If the above conditions are met during the stay in Ending A, the main control unit 25b controls the gaming state as follows.
If condition 1 is satisfied, the game of the second and subsequent sets is started. If the stock lottery is not won, the transition to the ending B is not performed, and the transition to the normal state via the result stage is confirmed.
If at least one of the conditions 2 and 3 is satisfied, the process proceeds to the ending B, and if none of these conditions are satisfied, the process proceeds to the result stage.
Therefore, the player aims to shift to the ending B by satisfying the condition 1 to continue the ending A, and then satisfying at least one of the condition 2 and the condition 3. Will be done.

As described above, in the gaming machine 10 of the embodiment, after the start of the ending A (that is, after the predetermined period has passed), the ending A may continue, and then the ending A may continue to the ending B. It is possible to give unexpectedness to the game of. As a result, the gaming machine 10 of the embodiment can suppress a decline in interest even after the start of the ending.
On the other hand, the ending of a conventional game machine (for example, the game machine described in Patent Document 1) ends when the game is executed for a predetermined period without drawing lots of stock or the like for continuation. It ends up. For this reason, in the conventional game machine, the player recognizes the ending as a mere digestion game, and there is a high possibility that the interest will be reduced after the ending is started.

(Control regarding the game state of ending B)
The process shifts to ending B when the conditions described later are satisfied.
The transition destination from ending B is the result stage.
Ending B ends with 31G per set. However, the ending B ends when the value indicated by the counter A1 reaches 1500 or the value indicated by the counter B1 reaches 2400 before the end of one set 31G.
Also, unlike the ending A, the ending B is not a continuous lottery, so it is basically a stage with a fixed number of games of 31G.

(Conditions for transition to ending B)
As explained in Ending A above, the conditions for shifting to Ending B are Condition 2 (the cumulative number of games in 3BET games in the advantageous section reaches 1460G) and Condition 3 (the number of acquired games in 3BET games in the advantageous section). Has reached 2220), at least one of them has been established.
In the description of each of the above stages other than the ending A, the description of the transition to the ending B accompanying the establishment of the transition conditions of the conditions 2 and 3 is omitted as appropriate.
When one of the condition 2 and the condition 3 is satisfied and the ending B is controlled, even if the other of the condition 2 and the condition 3 is satisfied after that, the ending B is not controlled again.

(Control related to the production of endings A and B)
The control of the effect by the sub-control unit 26b of the endings A and B will be described.
As shown in FIG. 23 (A), the sub-control unit 26b displays the effect screen as the ending A on the display unit 17 in response to the shift of the gaming state by the main control unit 25b to the ending A.
In the embodiment, the sub-control unit 26b displays the dog character in the effect control as the ending A, which is the first set.
As shown in FIG. 23 (B), when the sub-control unit 26b has stock and the ending continues (when the above condition 1 is satisfied), the final game of the ending (at the 61st Gth). Therefore, at the end of the section 1 in FIG. 22), the continuation effect 1 for notifying that the ending is continued is executed. In the example of FIG. 23B, a piece of paper explaining that the ending is continued is dropped, that is, the screen is moved from the upper side to the lower side.
As a result, the player can understand that the second set of games is started from the next game.

As shown in FIG. 23C, the sub-control unit 26b serves as the ending B of the second set in response to the start of the second set of games (the start of section 2 in FIG. 22). The effect screen is displayed on the display unit 17.
In the embodiment, the sub-control unit 26b displays the cow character in the effect control as the ending B.
By starting the section 2 in this way, the main control unit 25b side controls the gaming state to the ending A, while the sub control unit 26b side controls the effect as the ending B. That is, even if the gaming state managed by the main control unit 25b is the ending A, the effect state executed by the sub control unit 26b is the ending B.

As shown in FIG. 23 (D), when the sub-control unit 26b has stock in the section 2 and the ending continues (when the above condition 1 is satisfied), the ending of the second set In the final game (31st Gth) of the above, the continuation effect 2 for notifying that the ending is continued is executed. Further, when the stock lottery is won and the continuation is confirmed, the sub-control unit 26b suggests whether or not the ending is continued by the emission color of a plurality of lamps (for example, lamps 18) provided in the game machine 10. You may direct it. In this case, for example, when the continuation is confirmed, the emission color of the lamp may be changed in the order of “white → blue → yellow → green → red → rainbow”. This effect may be continued only when the continuation is confirmed, or may be continued until the final game of the set after the continuation is confirmed. As a result, the game machine 10 can produce an effect that gives a feeling of expectation that the ending will continue.
In the example of FIG. 23 (D), similar to the effect of continuing from the first set to the second set (see FIG. 23 (B)), a piece of paper explaining that the ending is continued is dropped. Do.

As shown in FIG. 23C, the sub-control unit 26b performs the effects of the third and subsequent sets in the same manner as in the second set. That is, the production as the ending B of the second and subsequent sets is the same.

After that, while staying in the second and subsequent sets (fourth set in the example of FIG. 22), the condition for transition to the ending B as a gaming state is satisfied (that is, after condition 1 is satisfied, condition 2 and The main control unit 25b controls the gaming state from the ending A to the ending B (that at least one of the conditions 3 is satisfied).
In this fourth set of games, the sub-control unit 26b continues the fourth set of production (see FIG. 23C) until the number of remaining games displayed on the display unit 17 becomes 0G. Then, the continuous effect 2 (see FIG. 23 (D)) is executed according to the fact that the number of remaining games becomes 0G (that is, the section 3 in FIG. 22 is completed).
Therefore, even at the time when the game state is controlled from the ending A to the ending B by the main control unit 25b, the sub control unit 26b can play the game of the set (ending A as the game state) that is in progress at that time. It can be produced as if it were continuous. That is, the sub-control unit 26b directs the production of the fourth set of games so as to be continuous from the ending A as the game state to the ending B.

Then, the sub-control unit 26b displays the effect screen shown in FIG. 23 (E) based on the fact that the section 4 is started after the end of the fourth set of games (after the end of the section 3 in FIG. 22). , Displayed on the display unit 17.
As shown in FIGS. 23 (E) and 23 (F), the effect screen of the section 4 is almost the same as the effect screen of the ending of the second and subsequent sets. That is, as shown in FIG. 23 (E), the number of remaining games on the ending effect screen in section 4 is displayed as 16G, and the original number of games of 31G was executed in the latter half of the fourth set as an effect. The number of games (15G in the example of FIGS. 22 and 23 (E)) is subtracted.

Therefore, the change in the effect when the ending shifts to the third set or later (FIG. 23 (D) → FIG. 23 (C)) and the change in the effect when the section 3 ends and shifts to the section 4 (FIG. 23 (FIG. 23). D) → FIG. 23 (E)) is the same.
Therefore, the game machine 10 can produce that the section 3 ends and shifts to the section 4 as if the ending was continued by the stock. As a result, it is difficult for the player to recognize the timing when the condition 3 is satisfied, and the player feels as if he / she continued the ending by himself / herself. That is, the game machine 10 can make the player experience that the game state has been changed to the game state executed in the section 4 as the final set, as if the player had performed by himself / herself.

As shown in FIGS. 24A to 24C, when at least one of the condition 2 and the condition 3 is satisfied in a state other than the ending, the main control unit 25b satisfies the condition. Control to ending B from the next game. Therefore, the sub-control unit 26b sets the number of remaining games in the ending B to 31G in the first G of the ending B (see FIG. 24B). Therefore, in this case, the timing in which the condition 2 or the condition 3 is satisfied is clearly notified.

(Result stage)
The result stage is a gaming state that shifts after the end of the AT stage, and is a gaming state that is controlled during the normal section.
The gaming state shifts from the advantageous section to the normal section after the third reel stop operation of the final game of the AT stage. The result stage also has a position for shifting to the normal state in a state where the gaming state shifts from the normal section to the advantageous section again.
The result stage is a gaming state in which the player stays for a period from the end of the AT stage to the winning of a winning combination other than the lost role. After the result stage is completed, the game state shifts to the normal state.
Therefore, in the first game after the end of the AT stage, if a role other than the lost role is won, the number of games in the result stage is 1G. In addition, there is a possibility that the result stage will stay for 2G or more because the losing role continues for 1G or more after the end of the AT stage.
In addition, after the third reel stop operation of the game in which the winning combination other than the losing combination is won in the result stage, the gaming state shifts from the normal section to the advantageous section. As a result, the game state shifts to the normal state in a state of shifting to the advantageous section after the operation of stopping the third reel of the game in which the winning combination other than the losing combination is won in the result stage. In this case, the gaming state may shift to the advantageous section after shifting to the normal state.

Here, an example in which the gaming state shifts from the AT stage, which is an advantageous section, to the result stage, which is a normal section, will be described.
As shown in the counters A2 and B2 of FIG. 25A, the specification of the game machine 10 prompts the player to shift to the normal section before reaching the advantageous section limiter while staying in the advantageous section.
There are multiple examples of shifting to the normal section before reaching the advantageous section limiter. For example, when the AT stage ends due to the defeat of the battle stage, the AT stage ends before reaching the ending B because there is no stock in the ending A. This is the case when the ending B 31G ends.

FIG. 25B is an example in which the advantageous section ends when the advantageous section limiter is reached.
In this example, the game up to 1460G of the counter A1 in the advantageous section is played at 10G for the 2BET game and 1450G for the 3BET game. Therefore, when the advantageous section reaches 1460G, the A2 counter does not reach 1460G, and the gaming state does not shift to the ending B. Then, since the game after 1461G is played in the 2BET game, the A1 counter has reached 1500G (advantageous section limiter). Therefore, in the example of FIG. 25B, the advantageous section ends without shifting to the ending B.

Further, in the example of FIG. 25C, the games up to 1490G of the counter A1 in the advantageous section are played at 30G for the 2BET game and 1460G for the 3BET game (however, the 1490G game is the 3BET game). Therefore, since the A2 counter reaches 1460G, the game state shifts to the ending B. However, even if the 3BET game is performed after the transition to the ending B, the counter A1 reaches 1500G when the 10G is performed, so that the advantageous section ends. Therefore, in the example of FIG. 25C, the ending B ends without digesting 21G out of 31G.

In this way, the game machine 10 has a specification that the profit for the player is reduced when the 2BET game is performed during the stay in the advantageous section because the number of acquired sheets cannot be expected to increase as compared with the case where the 3BET game is performed. It has become. As a result, the gaming machine 10 can strongly encourage the player to play 3BET while staying in the advantageous section.
In addition, the form of reaching the advantageous section limiter also has an example based on the counter B1 instead of the counter A1. Further, the form of reaching the advantageous section limiter has a plurality of examples other than those shown in FIGS. 25 (B) and 25 (C). Although detailed description of these examples will be omitted, in any form, the number of acquired sheets cannot be expected to increase, and there is no benefit to the player.

Further, in addition to the reasons such as the number of acquired sheets, the game machine 10 produces a result stage when the advantageous section ends before reaching the advantageous section limiter, and when the advantageous section ends according to the arrival of the advantageous section limiter. By making the content different from the production of the result stage, it is possible to encourage the player to play 3BET in the advantageous section.

During the stay in the result stage, the sub-control unit 26b executes an effect of notifying the game result during the stay in the AT stage. The display unit 17 displays a result screen for notifying this.
The result screen reflects the game situation at the end of the AT stage, and a plurality of types are set.
26 and 27 show four examples of these result screens.
26 (A) to 26 (D) are result screens of three examples when the advantageous section ends before reaching the advantageous section limiter.
Each result screen displays the number of medals acquired during the stay at the AT stage, and displays the ally characters (characters on the player side) that appeared during the stay at the AT stage.

That is, as shown in FIG. 26 (A), on the result screen after the defeat of the battle stage, the screen of one ally character who looks at the distant morning sun is displayed until the winning combination other than the losing role is won. Then, as shown in FIG. 26 (B), texts such as "I did my best" and "GET 1800 medals" (number of medals won) are additionally displayed after the third reel of the game in which the winning role other than the losing role is won is stopped. To do.
FIG. 26C is a diagram illustrating a result screen after the end of ending A.
In this case as well, after displaying the four ally characters standing on the beach in the setting sun, and after stopping the third reel of the game that won the winning role other than the losing role, "well done", "GET 2000 medals" (winning medals) Add text such as number).
FIG. 26D is a diagram illustrating a result screen after the end of ending B. Also in this case, after displaying multiple (5 or more) ally characters on the treasure ship, additional texts such as "Very well done" and "GET 2300" (number of medals won) are displayed.

In this way, when the advantageous section ends before the advantageous section limiter is reached (that is, when the AT stage is played in the game mode assumed by the game machine 10), the game machine 10 produces a result screen (that is, when the AT stage is played). The scene of the illustration, the number of ally characters, the text display, etc.) stays on the AT stage for a long time, and the content is such that the player is praised and congratulated so that the game result is favorable to the player.

FIG. 27 describes the transition of the result screen after reaching the advantageous section limiter.
As shown in FIG. 27A, the display unit 17 displays the wandering enemy character E in response to the lever operation in the game at the 1500Gth advantageous section (that is, the game when the advantageous section limiter is reached).
As shown in FIG. 27 (B), and in this 1500G game, the display unit 17 displays the display screen at the time of the first reel stop operation (when the reel stop operation is performed and the operation information is output). Darken the surroundings. As shown in FIGS. 27 (C) and 27 (D), after that, the display unit 17 expands the darkening range each time the second reel stop operation and the third reel stop operation are performed in this game. I will do it. As a result, in the game of the 1500G advantageous section, the display screen goes dark in response to the reel stop operation. As shown in FIG. 27 (E), and after the third reel stop operation, the display unit 17 displays "END".
As shown in FIG. 27 (F), on the result screen of the subsequent result stage, one ally character displays a scene in which tears are shed in the graveyard under the thunderstorm. The result screen may be displayed, for example, after a predetermined time has elapsed after the operation of stopping the third reel of the game in the advantageous section 1500G, or may be displayed after the lever operation of the first game of the result stage.
In this case, similarly to FIG. 26, the display unit 17 additionally displays "GET 1600 medals" (number of medals won) after the period until the winning combination other than the lost combination is won.

In this way, the display screen when the advantageous section limiter is reached is a content that does not please the player and does not congratulate the player.
The mode of the display screen when the advantageous section limiter is reached is not limited as long as the content is not preferable for the player, and for example, the following mode may be used.
That is, the display screen of FIG. 28 (A) is displayed immediately after the transition to the result stage. Then, in the game in which the winning combination other than the losing combination is won in the result stage, the display screen is gradually darkened as shown in FIGS. 27 (B) to 27 (D) according to each reel stop operation. After that, after the operation of stopping the third reel of this game, after displaying "END" in FIG. 27 (E), the game result of the AT stage in FIG. 27 (F) may be displayed.

As described above, the gaming machine 10 of the embodiment has a specification that it is more profitable for the player to perform the 3BET game in the advantageous section than to perform the 2BET game, so that the 3BET game machine 10 assumes. It is possible to strongly encourage the player to play the game. Further, the game machine 10 can also promote the 3BET game by making the effect of the result stage different depending on whether or not the advantageous section limiter is reached.
On the other hand, the conventional game machine (for example, the game machine described in Patent Document 1) controls the transition to the ending only by the number of games regardless of the number of BETs. For this reason, the conventional game machine may reach the ending with fewer medals than expected.

(Second Embodiment)
Next, the second embodiment of the present invention will be described.
In the following description and drawings, parts that perform the same functions as those in the above-described embodiment are appropriately designated by the same reference numerals, and duplicate description will be omitted as appropriate.
In the gaming machine of the second embodiment, the control of the gaming state of the endings A and B and the effect control are changed from the first embodiment.

FIG. 28 is a diagram illustrating a state in which the game machine of the second embodiment shifts to the ending B after executing the ending A in the form of a time chart.
As shown in FIG. 28, in the present embodiment, the control of the endings A and B coincides with the control of the gaming state of the main control unit 25b and the control of the effect of the sub control unit 26b.
The details will be described below.

(Control regarding the game status of endings A and B)
In the ending A as a game state, one set, a fixed number of 61G games are executed, and the game is not continued.
Further, in the state where the game state is controlled by the ending A (section 1), the stock lottery is executed as in the first embodiment. If the stock lottery has been won, the main control unit 25b shifts the gaming state from ending A to ending B (see condition 4 shown in FIG. 28).
That is, when the stock lottery is won in the state where the game state is controlled by the ending A, the ending A as the game state is controlled so that the set can be continued in the first embodiment, whereas the present implementation In the embodiment, the ending A as a gaming state is not set continuously, but is controlled so as to be able to shift to the ending B.

In the ending B as a game state, a 31G game is executed per set. During the stay in Ending A, a stock lottery is executed, and if it is won, Ending B continues.

Here, in the present embodiment, as in the first embodiment, the cumulative number of games (counter A2) in the 3BET game in the advantageous section has reached 1460G (condition 2), and in the 3BET game in the advantageous section. At least one of the fact that the number of acquired sheets (counter B2) has reached 2220 (condition 3) may be satisfied.
The main control unit 25b ends the stock addition lottery in the state where the gaming state is controlled by the ending B in the section 2 and when this condition is satisfied, and shifts to the section 3. That is, the stock addition lottery is not executed in the section 3 or later in which the game state is controlled by the ending B.

(Control related to the production of endings A and B)
The control of the effect in the state (section 1) in which the game state is controlled by the ending A is the same as in FIG. 23 (A).
The control of the effect when the game state shifts from the ending A to the ending B is the same as that in FIG. 23 (B), and is the continuous effect 1.

The control of the effect in the state where the game state is controlled by the ending B (sections 2 and 3) is the same as in FIG. 23 (C).
The control of the effect when the ending B as the game state is continued is the same as that in FIG. 23 (D), and is the continuous effect 2.

Here, as described above, when at least one of the condition 2 and the condition 3 is satisfied during the stay in the section 2, the sub-control unit 26b controls the production of the set that is being executed when this condition is satisfied. (FIG. 23 (C)) is continued until the number of games 31G is completed. Then, the display unit 17 displays the same screen as in FIG. 23 (D) and then displays the same screen as in FIG. 23 (E) according to the end of the game number 31G.
Therefore, also in the present embodiment, the final set executed according to the satisfaction of the conditions 2 and 3 is the number of games in which the above-mentioned effect is executed (15G in the example of the section 2 in FIG. It is subtracted and displayed on the display unit 17 (see FIG. 23 (E)).

As described above, in the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the control of the gaming state and the effect control are matched, but the progress of the game and the progress of the effect can be performed in the same manner as in the first embodiment. The gaming machine of the present embodiment has the same effect as the first embodiment, such as being able to give unexpectedness to the ending game.

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

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

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

(3) In the embodiment, an example is shown in which the normal stage that shifts after the end of the AT stage is controlled to an advantageous section by passing through the result stage or the like, but the present invention is not limited to this. The normal stage that shifts after the end of the AT stage may be controlled to the normal section. Even in this case, the game of the normal stage can be easily controlled from the normal section to the advantageous section by winning the winning combination other than the losing combination.

The above embodiment includes the following embodiments.
・ The first form is
A gaming state that can be controlled to any of a plurality of gaming states including a first gaming state (normal stage, etc.), a second gaming state (AT challenge, etc.), and a third gaming state (pseudo-bonus, etc.). Control means (main control unit 25b, etc.) and
In the first gaming state, granting means (main control unit 25b, etc.) capable of granting a specific right (common stock, etc.), which is a right for continuing the gaming state, and
A storage means (storage unit 25a, etc.) capable of storing the specific right granted by the granting means, and
With
The game state control means
In the first game state, when a predetermined end condition (non-winning in the AT lottery during the normal stage stay, etc.) is satisfied, the specific right is stored in the storage means and the control is performed in the second game state. If not, the specific right can be consumed to control the first gaming state.
When a predetermined end condition is satisfied in the first game state, the specific right is stored in the storage means, and when the control is performed in the second game state, the specific right is not consumed. , It is possible to control the second gaming state,
In the second game state, when a predetermined end condition is satisfied, the specific right is stored in the storage means, and when the control is not performed in the third game state, the specific right is consumed. It is possible to control the second gaming state,
In the second gaming state, if a predetermined end condition is satisfied, the specific right is not stored in the storage means, and if the third gaming state is not controlled, the control is performed in the first gaming state. A game machine characterized by being possible.
・ The second form is
The second gaming state is
It is a gaming state that is more advantageous than the first gaming state.
A first determination means (main control unit 25b, etc.) capable of determining whether or not to control the second gaming state after the end of the first gaming state is provided.
The first determination means is
The first gaming state controlled after consuming the specific right stored in the storage means is controlled to the second gaming state rather than the first gaming state controlled without consuming the specific right. A gaming machine of the first form, characterized in that it has a high probability of determining that.
・ The third form is
The third gaming state is
It is a gaming state that is more advantageous than the first gaming state.
A second determination means (main control unit 25b, etc.) capable of determining whether or not to control the third gaming state after the end of the second gaming state is provided.
The second determination means is
The second gaming state controlled after consuming the specific right stored in the storage means is controlled to the third gaming state rather than the second gaming state controlled without consuming the specific right. A gaming machine of the first or second form, characterized in that it has a high probability of determining that.
・ The fourth form is
The plurality of gaming states are
The fourth game state (pseudo bonus, episode stage, difference number management stage, battle record notification stage, etc.), which is more advantageous than the first game state,
The fifth game state (battle stage, etc.) controlled after the fourth game state, and
Including
A third determination means (main control unit 25b, etc.) capable of determining whether or not to control the fourth gaming state after the end of the fifth gaming state is provided.
The game state control means
In the fifth game state, when a predetermined end condition is satisfied (the number of STs is reduced to 0G in the battle stage, etc.), the specific right (resurrection character, etc.) is stored in the storage means, and the fourth If it is not controlled to the game state, the specific right can be consumed to control the fifth game state (by consuming the resurrected character, etc.).
In the fifth game state, when a predetermined end condition is satisfied, the specific right is not stored in the storage means, and when the control is not performed in the fourth game state, the control is performed in the first game state. It is possible (ST count recovered to 4G, etc.),
The third determination means is
The fifth gaming state controlled after consuming the specific right stored in the storage means is controlled to the fourth gaming state than the fifth gaming state controlled without consuming the specific right. A gaming machine of any of the first to third forms, characterized in that it has a high probability of determining that.

10: Game machine 12 (12a, 12b, 12c): BET button 13: Start lever 14: Effect button 15 (15L, 15C, 15R): Stop button 16: Advantageous section lamp 17: Display 18: Lamp 20 (20L, 20L, 20C, 20R): Reel 25: Main control board 25a, 26a: Storage unit 25b: Main control unit 26: Sub control board 26b: Sub control unit

Claims (4)

A game state control means capable of controlling any of a plurality of game states including the first game state, the second game state, and the third game state, and
In the first gaming state, a granting means capable of granting a specific right which is a right for continuing the gaming state, and
A storage means that can store the specific right granted by the granting means,
With
The game state control means
In the first game state, when a predetermined end condition is satisfied, the specific right is stored in the storage means, and when the control is not performed in the second game state, the specific right is consumed. It is possible to control the first gaming state,
When a predetermined end condition is satisfied in the first game state, the specific right is stored in the storage means, and when the control is performed in the second game state, the specific right is not consumed. , It is possible to control the second gaming state,
In the second game state, when a predetermined end condition is satisfied, the specific right is stored in the storage means, and when the control is not performed in the third game state, the specific right is consumed. It is possible to control the second gaming state,
In the second gaming state, if a predetermined end condition is satisfied, the specific right is not stored in the storage means, and if the third gaming state is not controlled, the control is performed in the first gaming state. A game machine characterized by being possible. The second gaming state is
It is a gaming state that is more advantageous than the first gaming state.
A first determination means capable of determining whether or not to control the second gaming state after the end of the first gaming state is provided.
The first determination means is
The first gaming state controlled after consuming the specific right stored in the storage means is controlled to the second gaming state rather than the first gaming state controlled without consuming the specific right. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the probability of determining that is high. The third gaming state is
It is a gaming state that is more advantageous than the first gaming state.
A second determination means capable of determining whether or not to control the third gaming state after the end of the second gaming state is provided.
The second determination means is
The second gaming state controlled after consuming the specific right stored in the storage means is controlled to the third gaming state rather than the second gaming state controlled without consuming the specific right. The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the probability of determining that the game is determined to be high. The plurality of gaming states are
The fourth gaming state, which is more advantageous than the first gaming state,
The fifth gaming state controlled after the fourth gaming state and
Including
A third determination means capable of determining whether or not to control the fourth gaming state after the end of the fifth gaming state is provided.
The game state control means
In the fifth game state, when a predetermined end condition is satisfied, the specific right is stored in the storage means, and when the control is not performed in the fourth game state, the specific right is consumed. It is possible to control the fifth gaming state,
If a predetermined end condition is satisfied in the fifth game state, the specific right is not stored in the storage means, and if the fourth game state is not controlled, the control is performed in the first game state. It is possible and
The third determination means is
The fifth gaming state controlled after consuming the specific right stored in the storage means is controlled to the fourth gaming state than the fifth gaming state controlled without consuming the specific right. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the probability of determination is high.

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