JP2022080527A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine capable of enhancing interest in a game by meeting a player's needs by new game properties.SOLUTION: In a game machine, game development becomes more advantageous as the number of games performed until a first condition is satisfied (until determination of step S115 is affirmed) after a specific game mode is started after completion of a specific game mode, and game development becomes more advantageous when the specific game mode is completed after satisfying a second condition without satisfying the first condition (completion of step S121) than when the specific game mode is completed after satisfying the first condition (completion of step S117).SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 26

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine, and more particularly to a rotating drum type gaming machine.

In gaming machines such as spinning machines, those with a playability that allows an increase in the number of gaming media acquired during a big bonus through so-called "replay removal" technical intervention have been conventionally used. Existed (for example, Patent Document 1)

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2006-167634

Since it is difficult to realize the playability of the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1 with the current rules, there is a need for a player who misses the playability.

INDUSTRIAL APPLICABILITY The present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and provides a gaming machine capable of meeting the needs of players with new playability and improving the enjoyment of gaming.

According to the present invention, a plurality of reels on which a plurality of types of symbols are represented, and a stop button provided corresponding to each of the plurality of reels and accepting an operation that triggers a stop of the rotating reel. A gaming machine including a game mode management means for managing a plurality of types of game modes, an effect means, and an effect control means for controlling the effect means, and the plurality of types of game modes include specific games. A mode is included, and the effect control means can cause the effect means to execute the first effect in a specific game executed in the specific game mode, and the end condition of the specific game mode includes. The first condition that is satisfied when the stop button is operated in the first operation mode in the specific game, and the second condition that is satisfied when a predetermined number of games are played after the specific game mode is started. When the stop button is operated in a second operation mode different from the first operation mode in the game in which the first effect is executed, the specific game mode continues and the specific game mode is continued. After the end of the game mode, the more the number of games played from the start of the specific game mode to the satisfaction of the first condition, the more likely it is to become advantageous, and the specific game mode is the first. The case where the second condition is satisfied and ended without satisfying one condition is more likely to be disadvantageous than the case where the specific game mode is completed after satisfying the first condition, and the first condition is said to be satisfied. A gaming machine is provided, characterized in that the effect is an effect that selectively encourages operation in the first operation mode and the second operation mode.

INDUSTRIAL APPLICABILITY According to the present invention, there is provided a gaming machine capable of meeting the needs of a player with new playability and improving the interest of gaming.

It is a front view of the gaming machine 10. It is a perspective view of the hand region II shown by the broken line in FIG. 1. It is a figure which shows the back surface of the front door 20. It is a figure which shows the gaming machine 10 excluding the front door 20. It is a figure which shows the electric composition of the gaming machine 10. It is a functional block diagram of the gaming machine 10. It is a transition diagram which concerns on a game mode. FIG. 8A is a time chart showing a specific example of the game progress in the normal mode, and FIG. 8B is a diagram showing a display mode of the effect display area in the start game of the normal mode. FIG. 9A is a time chart showing a specific example of the game progress in the normal mode, and FIG. 9B is a display of the effect display area 62 in the game in which the first cycle is promoted from level 1 to level 2. It is a figure which shows the aspect. FIG. 10A is a time chart showing a specific example of the game progress in the normal mode, and FIG. 10B is a display of the effect display area 62 in the game in which the second cycle is promoted from level 1 to level 2. It is a figure which shows the aspect. FIG. 11A is a diagram schematically showing a lottery table related to the periodic zone lottery, and FIG. 11B is a diagram schematically showing a lottery table related to the first periodic zone promotion lottery. 11 (c) is a diagram schematically showing a lottery table related to the second cycle zone promotion lottery. FIG. 12A is a diagram showing a display mode of the effect display area related to the first aiming effect while the reel is rotating, and FIG. 12B is an effect display related to the first aiming effect while the reel is stopped. It is a figure which shows the display mode of the area, and FIG. 12C is a figure which shows typically the lottery table of the transition lottery which concerns on the 1st chance stage. FIG. 13A is a diagram showing a display mode of the effect display area related to the second aiming effect while the reel is rotating, and FIG. 13B is an effect display related to the second aiming effect while the reel is stopped. It is a figure which shows the display mode of the area, and FIG. 13C is a figure which shows typically the lottery table of the transition lottery which concerns on a 2nd chance stage. FIG. 14A is a diagram showing a display mode of the effect display area related to the third aiming effect while the reel is rotating, and FIG. 14B is an effect display related to the third aiming effect while the reel is stopped. It is a figure which shows the display mode of the area, and FIG. 14C is a figure which shows typically the lottery table of the transition lottery which concerns on a super-chance stage. FIG. 15 is a diagram showing a flow of reel stop when the stop buttons are operated in the correct operation order and the stop buttons are operated at the correct operation timing when the operation condition bell is derived. FIG. 16 shows the flow of reel stop when the stop button is operated in the correct operation order and the stop button is operated at an operation timing different from the correct operation timing when the operation condition bell is derived. It is a figure. FIG. 17 is a diagram showing a flow of reel stop when the stop buttons are operated in an operation order different from the correct operation order when the operation condition bell is derived. FIG. 18 is a diagram showing a notification mode of the bell navigation system using the instruction display LED. FIG. 19 is a diagram showing a display mode related to the bell navigation system by the staging display device. FIG. 20 is a diagram showing a display mode related to the bell navigation system by the staging display device. FIG. 21 (a) shows a display mode of the effect display area during rotation of the reel in the game in which the operation condition bell is derived in the challenge preparation stage, and FIG. 21 (b) shows the operation conditions in the challenge preparation stage. In the game in which the bell is derived, the display mode of the effect display area when all the reels are stopped is shown, and FIG. 21 (c) schematically shows the lottery table of the item lottery related to the challenge preparation stage. There is. FIG. 22A schematically shows the lottery table of the fall lottery related to the challenge stage, and FIG. 22B schematically shows the lottery table of the remaining game subtraction lottery related to the challenge stage. FIG. 22 (c) schematically shows a lottery table for an item lottery related to a challenge stage, and FIG. 22 (d) schematically shows a lottery table for a transition lottery at the time of a fall. FIG. 23A is a diagram showing a display mode of the effect display area related to the fourth aiming effect while the reel is rotating, and FIG. 23B is an effect display related to the fourth aiming effect while the reel is stopped. It is a figure which shows the display mode of an area. FIG. 24 (a) schematically shows a lottery table of the transition lottery to the addition specialization mode, and FIG. 24 (b) schematically shows a lottery table of the transition lottery at the end of AT. FIG. 25A is a diagram showing a display mode of the effect display area related to the fifth aiming effect while the reel is rotating, and FIG. 25B is an effect display related to the fifth aiming effect while the reel is stopped. It is a figure which shows the display mode of an area. FIG. 26 (a) is a flowchart relating to the group gathering stage processing, and FIG. 26 (b) schematically shows a lottery table of the first lottery relating to the group gathering. FIG. 27A is a diagram showing a display mode of the effect display area related to the sixth aiming effect while the reel is rotating, and FIG. 27B is an effect display related to the sixth aiming effect while the reel is stopped. It is a figure which shows the display mode of an area. FIG. 28 is a time chart showing a specific example of the game progress of the fellow gathering stage. FIG. 29 (a) schematically shows a lottery table related to the battle stage damage lottery related to fellow A, and FIG. 29 (b) schematically shows a lottery table related to the battle stage damage lottery related to fellow B. FIG. 29 (c) schematically shows a lottery table related to the battle stage damage lottery related to fellow C, and FIG. 29 (d) shows a lottery table related to the battle stage damage lottery related to fellow D. Is schematically shown. FIG. 30 is a diagram showing a specific example of the game progress of the second specialized stage. FIG. 31 (a) schematically shows a lottery table related to an additional lottery performed when the second special stage ends in the first game, and FIG. 31 (b) shows the second special stage. The lottery table related to the additional lottery performed when the second game is completed is schematically shown, and FIG. 31 (c) shows the additional lottery performed when the second specialized stage is completed in the third game. The lottery table is schematically shown, and FIG. 31 (d) schematically shows the lottery table related to the additional lottery performed when the second specialization stage ends in the fourth game.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. In all the drawings, the same components are designated by the same reference numerals, and the description thereof will be omitted as appropriate. Further, in the following description, "front", "rear", "left", "right", "upper", and "lower" mean that the gaming machine 10 is on the front side (player side) as shown in FIG. 1 unless otherwise specified. ) Shall be designated. Further, in the following description, "game" and "game" are synonymous.

<Characteristics of the present invention>
Before explaining the details of the gaming machine 10 in the present embodiment, the features of the invention described in the present embodiment (hereinafter referred to as the present invention) will be described. The configuration in parentheses exemplifies the configuration of the present embodiment corresponding to the immediately preceding configuration, and the configuration may be described in parentheses for the same purpose in the description of the gaming machine 10.

The gaming machine 10 according to the present invention is a so-called spinning machine (slot machine), and is provided and rotated corresponding to a plurality of reels on which a plurality of types of symbols are represented and each of the plurality of reels. It is provided with at least a stop button for receiving an operation that triggers a stop of the reel, a game mode management means for managing a plurality of types of game modes, an effect means, and an effect control means for controlling the effect means.
The plurality of reels correspond to, for example, reel 65 (reel 65L, reel 65C, reel 65R).
The stop button corresponds to, for example, the stop button 27 (stop button 27L, stop button 27C, stop button 27R).
The game mode management means corresponds to, for example, the main board 100 (game mode control unit 111).
For example, the effect display device 63 corresponds to the effect means.
The staging control means corresponds to, for example, a sub-board 200 (sub control unit 210, staging display unit 220).

The above-mentioned plurality of types of game modes include a specific game mode (companion gathering stage), and the staging control means is the first in a specific game (a game from which a special replay is derived) executed in the specific game mode. It is possible to have the staging means execute one staging (sixth aiming staging) (in particular, see FIG. 27).
Further, the end condition of the specific game mode includes the first condition satisfied when the stop button is operated in the first operation mode (operation order other than the reverse push) in the specific game, and the specific game mode starts. There is a second condition that is satisfied when a predetermined number of games (for example, 20 times) are performed after the game is played, and there is a second operation mode different from the first operation mode in the game in which the first effect is executed (for example, 20 times). When the stop button is operated by (reverse pressing), the specific game mode continues.

The gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment tends to become more advantageous as the number of games played from the start of the specific gaming mode to the satisfaction of the first condition increases after the end of the specific gaming mode. Moreover, when the specific game mode ends by satisfying the second condition without satisfying the first condition, it is more likely than when the specific game mode ends by satisfying the first condition. The first effect is likely to be disadvantageous, and is characterized in that the first effect is an effect that selectively encourages operation in the first operation mode and the second operation mode.
That is, the gaming machine 10 has a new gaming property that the condition for terminating a specific gaming mode affects the advantage / disadvantage of the subsequent gaming development, and the gaming property is similar to that of the conventional replay removal. It is different from the playability that makes the game state (big bonus) advantageous during the stay. In addition, the playability of the present invention (timing at which the player needs to determine the operation mode) can be reliably recognized by the player by executing the first effect.
Therefore, the gaming machine 10 can give a new concern to the player, and can improve the interest of the game.

The gaming machine 10 having the above characteristics will be specifically described based on the following embodiments.

<Structure of gaming machine 10>
First, the structure of the gaming machine 10 will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 4. 1 is a front view of the gaming machine 10, FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the hand region II surrounded by a broken line in FIG. 1, and FIG. 3 is a view showing the back surface of the front door 20. , FIG. 4 is a diagram showing a gaming machine 10 excluding the front door 20.

The gaming machine 10 includes a rectangular parallelepiped outer frame 90 having an open front surface, a front door 20 pivotally supported on the left edge side of the outer frame 90 so as to be rotatable and openable, and a gaming machine main body 60. ..
More specifically, three hinge portions 96 (96a, 96b, 96c) are provided on the left edge side of the outer frame 90, and the front door 20 is pivotally supported by the upper hinge portion 96a and the lower hinge portion 96c. The gaming machine main body 60 is pivotally supported by the upper hinge portion 96a and the middle hinge portion 96b.

On the front side of the front door 20, as shown in FIG. 1 or 2, an upper panel 21, a lower panel 22, a bet button 23, a menu selection button 24, a status display LED 25, and a start lever 26 are provided. A stop button 27, a medal slot 31, a checkout button 32, a medal return button 33, a door lock 34, a medal ejection port 35, a decorative LED 36, a lower plate 37, and a speaker port 38 are provided. ing.

Further, on the back side of the front door 20, as shown in FIG. 3, a decorative LED board 41, a status display LED board 42, a stop button board 43, a start lever sensor 44, a bet button board 45, and a menu are displayed. A selection button board 46, a medal selector 47, a setting changing device 48, a speaker 49, an input medal passage 51, a payout medal passage 52, a return medal passage 53, and a storage medal passage 54 are provided.

In addition to the front door 20, as shown in FIG. 4, the gaming machine 10 includes a gaming machine main body 60, a power supply device 91, a medal storage 93, a medal payout outlet 94, and a medal auxiliary storage 95. I have.

In order to open the front door 20, it is necessary to insert a door key (not shown) into the door lock 34 to release the lock mechanism (not shown) that locks the front door 20 and the outer frame 90.
When the front door 20 is opened, as shown in FIG. 4, a power supply device 91 is provided below the gaming machine main body 60. The power supply device 91 is a device for supplying electric power to each component of the gaming machine 10, and its start or stop is controlled by operating the power switch 92.

When playing a game of the gaming machine 10, it is necessary for a person involved in the hall or the like to operate the power switch 92 to activate the power supply device 91. It is preferable that the gaming machine main body 60 has a function of maintaining the gaming mode executed at the time of turning on even when the power supply from the power supply device 91 is turned off. This is to prevent the player from being disappointed when the power supply is stopped while the game is in progress in a development that is advantageous to the player as in the AT mode.

Further, a setting changing device 48 is provided on the back surface side of the opened front door 20. The setting change device 48 is a device for setting a set value, and includes a setting key switch 48a, a setting change switch 48b, a setting display LED 48c, and a setting key cover 48d. The setting key switch 48a can be operated by inserting a setting key (not shown). The setting change switch 48b is a switch that can be operated with the setting key inserted in the setting key switch 48a, and the setting value can be changed by pressing the setting change switch 48b. The setting display LED 48c is an LED for displaying the set setting value, and is a 7-segment display in the present embodiment. The setting key cover 48d is a cover that covers the setting key switch 48a, and by sliding the cover to open the setting key switch 48a, it becomes possible to insert the setting key into the setting key switch 48a. Note that FIG. 3 illustrates a state in which the setting key cover 48d covers the setting key switch 48a.

Here, the set value is an average value of the payout rate indicating the expected value of the number of medals to be paid out in the game with respect to the number of medals used in one game (hereinafter, may be simply referred to as the payout rate). There are), and in this embodiment, there are 6 stages from 1 to 6. In general, the larger the set value, the higher the payout rate. Similarly, in the present embodiment, the payout rate increases as the set value changes from 1 to 6.

The front door 20 has an upper panel 21 and a lower panel 22 on the front side. Here, since the upper panel 21 is made of a transparent member, the player located in front of the gaming machine 10 can see the gaming machine main body 60 arranged on the back surface side of the upper panel 21 through the upper panel 21. It can be visually recognized.

Further, the lower panel 22 has a model name of the gaming machine 10 and a character related to the model written on the surface thereof, and the model name and the like written by lighting a backlight (not shown) installed at the rear can be visually recognized. It will be easier.

The gaming machine main body 60 includes main components that control the gaming performed by the gaming machine 10. Further, as shown in FIG. 4, the gaming machine main body 60 has an effect display area 62 formed in the upper part of the front surface thereof, and a reel frame 64 formed in the lower part of the front surface thereof.

The effect display area 62 is a display screen of the effect display device 63 built in the game machine main body 60, and can display various effects or various information related to the game of the game machine 10. As the effect display device 63, for example, a liquid crystal display type display device or the like can be adopted. The effect displayed in the effect display area 62 is linked to the sound output from the speaker 49 and the light emission of the decorative LED 36, and can appropriately arouse the interest of the player.

The reel frame 64 is a window frame formed on the front side of a plurality of reels 65 (65L, 65C, 65R) built in the gaming machine main body 60, and is divided into an internal region and an external region. The internal region of the reel frame 64 is formed by a cavity or a transparent member, and a part of each reel 65 is visible through the internal region. Further, the outer region of the reel frame 64 is formed of an opaque member (including a semi-transparent member and a member colored with the transparent member), which makes it difficult to visually recognize the reel 65 through the external region.

The reel 65 is composed of a reel 65L, a reel 65C, and a reel 65R, and starts rotating when the player operates the start lever 26 (detection that the start lever 26 is in the ON state). At this time, it is required that the time from the start of rotation of the reel 65 in the previous game to the start of rotation of the reel 65 in the game exceeds a predetermined delay time, that is, a so-called wait time. That is, if the start lever 26 accepts the player's operation before the wait time elapses, the reel 65 starts rotating after waiting until the wait time elapses. The wait time in this embodiment is set to 4.1 seconds. Further, when each reel 65 in the present embodiment is rotating, the reel 65 rotates from top to bottom in principle. In the present specification, the rotation from top to bottom on the reel may be referred to as "forward direction", and the rotation from bottom to top may be referred to as "reverse direction".

In the game of the present embodiment, by rotating a plurality of reels 65 having a plurality of types of symbols, the symbols represented on the reels 65 are varied and displayed, and the rotating reels 65 are stopped. The combination of symbols is stopped and displayed. That is, a symbol (not shown) is represented on the plurality of reels 65 (reel 65L, reel 65C, reel 65R) in the present embodiment, and the game progresses by repeating the variation display and the stop display.

Therefore, it can be said that the gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment includes a plurality of reels (reel 65L, reel 65C, reel 65R) on which a plurality of types of symbols are represented.

The rotation control of the reel 65 is executed by using the reel sensor 66. The reel sensor 66 is a sensor that detects the reference position of the reel 65. One reel sensor 66 is provided for each reel 65. Specifically, a reel sensor 66L is provided for the reel 65L, a reel sensor 66C is provided for the reel 65C, and a reel sensor 66R is provided for the reel 65R, and it is detected that each reel 65 has become a reference position. It is configured to be possible.

A reel lighting board 67 (67L, 67C, 67R) is provided inside the reel 65, and the lighting of the LED mounted on the reel lighting board 67 facilitates the visual recognition of each symbol represented on the reel 65. ing. That is, the LED mounted on the reel lighting board 67 functions as a backlight for displaying a pattern by the reel 65.

The start lever 26 can accept the player's operation (start operation) as an opportunity to start the fluctuation of the symbol in the game. Specifically, the player's operation with respect to the start lever 26 is to tilt the start lever 26 provided substantially perpendicular to the front door 20 in either direction in the initial state.

The start lever sensor 44 can detect whether the start lever 26 is in the on state or the off state. More specifically, the start lever sensor 44 detects the start lever 26 that is substantially perpendicular to the front door 20 as an off state, and detects the start lever 26 that is tilted in either direction as an on state. ..

In the present embodiment, when the number of medals has not reached the predetermined number of inserted medals, the game is not started even if the start lever 26 accepts the operation of the player. In order to reach a predetermined number of inserted medals, (i) insert medals from the medal insertion slot 31 to increase the number of inserted medals, and (ii) place credits representing medals stored in the gaming machine 10 on the bet button 23. It is necessary to increase the number of input sheets by subtracting them by pressing. If the re-game is won and the combination of the corresponding symbols is stopped and displayed in the previous game, the re-game is activated in the game and the number of input is increased, and the player (i) or (ii). Even if the operation of is not performed, the number of input in the game is automatically set to the number of input in the previous game.

Here, the storage of medals means a function of storing a numerical value (credit) corresponding to the number of medals in place of a part or all of the medals owned by the player inside the gaming machine 10. When medals are accumulated (credits increase), for example, (i) if medals are inserted from the medal slot 31 in excess of the predetermined number of inserted medals, (ii) a prize is won in the game and the prize is as a benefit of the prize. If you win a medal, etc.

A medal selector 47 including a medal selector main body 47a, a medal blocker 47b, and a medal passage sensor 47c is provided on the back surface side of the medal insertion slot 31, and medals inserted from the medal insertion slot 31 are the medal selector 47. It is sorted into medals that can be accepted and medals that cannot be accepted.

For example, since the medal can be accepted in the standby state (the power is turned on but the game is not executed), the medal selector main body 47a operates the medal blocker 47b having a solenoid. When the medal blocker 47b is activated, a protrusion (not shown) provided in the middle of the insertion medal passage 51 is buried, so that the insertion medal passage 51 is in a state of allowing medal passage. At this time, when a medal is inserted from the medal insertion slot 31, the medal flows down into the insertion medal passage 51, is detected by the medal passage sensor 47c provided in the middle of the insertion medal passage 51, and enters the storage medal passage 54. It passes through and is stored in the medal storage 93.

Further, since the medal cannot be accepted during the execution of the game or when the credit reaches the upper limit, the medal selector main body 47a stops the operation of the medal blocker 47b. When the operation of the medal blocker 47b is stopped, a protrusion (not shown) protrudes in the middle of the inserted medal passage 51 to obstruct the passage of the medal. Therefore, the inserted medal is in the middle of the inserted medal passage 51. Moreover, it stays in a position not detected by the medal passing sensor 47c. The medals staying in the inserted medal passage 51 fall into the return medal passage 53 by their own weight or by operating the medal return button 33, and are discharged to the lower plate 37 via the medal ejection port 35.

When medals are awarded in excess of the upper limit of credits, medals corresponding to the number of medals awarded are ejected from the medal storage 93 to the lower plate 37 via the medal ejection port 35.

As the bet button 23, the gaming machine 10 has a maximum bet button 23a and a single bet button 23b mounted on the bet button board 45. The maximum bet button 23a can increase the number of inserted cards by subtracting up to three credits with one press, and the single bet button 23b can increase the number of inserted cards by subtracting one credit with one press. Can be done. Further, even if the bet button 23 is pressed, if the deduction value of the credit in the game has reached the predetermined number of inserted cards, the credit cannot be deducted beyond that.

Further, the bet button board 45 is provided with a maximum bet button sensor 45a and a single bet button sensor 45b for detecting that the maximum bet button 23a and the single bet button 23b are pressed, respectively. The above processing is performed according to the detection of the sensor of.

Further, the maximum bet button 23a is used as an application (bet button) for increasing the number of inserted sheets by subtracting credits according to the operation as described above, and also accepts an operation for promoting the progress of the production when a part of the production is executed. It may also be used as an application (push button).
When the maximum bet button 23a is used as a bet button, it is limited to the state in which the insertable display LED 25g is lit. On the other hand, when the maximum bet button 23a is used as a push button, it is not always limited to the time when the button suggestion effect is executed. For example, the maximum bet button 23a may be used as a push button for operations on the menu screen described later.

The bet button board 45 is provided with a push button sensor 45c that detects the pressing of the maximum bet button 23a when the maximum bet button 23a is used as a push button, and is distinguished from the detection by the maximum bet button sensor 45a. ..
The difference is that the maximum bet button sensor 45a is managed by the CPU 101 mounted on the main board 100, whereas the push button sensor 45c is managed by the CPU 201 mounted on the sub board 200.

Further, the gaming machine 10 includes a menu selection button 24 on the left side of the bet button 23. The menu selection button 24 is composed of a cross key button 24a mounted on the menu selection button board 46 and a determination button 24b located at the center of the cross key button 24a.

The menu selection button 24 is a component that accepts operations related to the menu screen. Here, the menu screen refers to a screen showing an operation method of the gaming machine 10 and explanatory information of the game displayed in the effect display area 62.
The player can browse the menu screen by operating the menu selection button 24. For example, when the decision button 24b is pressed in the standby state, the menu list and the cursor are displayed in the effect display area 62. The player moves the cursor to a position indicating an arbitrary menu by operating the cross key button 24a, and when the cursor indicates one of the menus, when the player presses the enter button 24b, the menu is displayed as an effect. It is displayed in the area 62.

The menu selection button board 46 is provided with a cross key button sensor 46a and a decision button sensor 46b.
The cross-shaped key button sensor 46a can detect in which direction the cross-shaped key button 24a is pressed (either up, down, left, or right with respect to the center of the decision button 24b).
The decision button sensor 46b can detect that the decision button 24b has been pressed.
The cross-shaped key button sensor 46a and the decision button sensor 46b are managed by the CPU 201 mounted on the sub-board 200, similarly to the push button sensor 45c described above.

Further, the gaming machine 10 is provided with a status display LED 25 on the right side of the bet button 23, which displays the number of inserted medals, the number of stored medals, and the like. The status display LED 25 is composed of a plurality of LEDs or a 7-segment display mounted on the status display LED board 42.

The input number display LED 25a of the status display LEDs 25 is composed of three LEDs, and the number of LEDs to be lit increases by one as the number of inputs increases by one.
The stored number display LED 25b among the status display LEDs 25 is composed of a 7-segment display, and represents the number of stored medals (credits) numerically.
The acquired number display LED 25c among the status display LEDs 25 is composed of a 7-segment display, and represents the number of medals acquired by winning a number.
The instruction display LED 25d of the status display LEDs 25 is composed of a 7-segment display, and displays the correct operating conditions described later in a identifiable manner.
The replay display LED 25e of the status display LEDs 25 is composed of one LED and lights up when the replay is stopped and displayed in the game.
The game start display LED 25f of the status display LEDs 25 is composed of one LED, and indicates that the game start enable condition is satisfied by lighting the LED.
The insertable display LED 25g of the status display LEDs 25 is composed of one LED, and indicates that a medal can be inserted by lighting the LED.
The advantageous section display LED 25h of the status display LEDs 25 is composed of one LED, and indicates that it is an advantageous section described later by turning on the LED, and indicates that it is a non-advantageous section described later by turning off the LED. Represents.

The stop button 27 receives from the player an operation of the player that triggers the rotating reel 65 to stop. The stop button 27 can accept the stop operation triggered by the stop enable condition that is satisfied after the reel 65 starts rotating.
The player's operation on the stop button 27 is to press the stop button 27. Further, the stoptable condition here is a precondition for executing the stop display in the game. Specifically, the speeds of all the reels 65 (65L, 65C, 65R) reach the predetermined speeds, and each reel When the reference position at 65 is detected, the stoptable condition is satisfied.

A plurality of stop buttons 27 (27L, 27C, 27R) are mounted on the stop button board 43, and one is provided for each reel 65. Specifically, the stop button 27L accepts a stop operation for stopping the reel 65L. The stop button 27C accepts a stop operation for stopping the reel 65C. The stop button 27R accepts a stop operation for stopping the reel 65R.

Further, the stop button board 43 is provided with a stop button sensor 43a for detecting that the stop button 27L, the stop button 27C, and the stop button 27R are pressed, respectively, for detecting the stop button sensor 43a. The stop control of each reel 65 is performed accordingly. That is, the stop button 27 and the stop button sensor 43a constitute a stop operation receiving means for detecting a stop operation, which is an operation of the player that triggers the rotation of the plurality of reels 65 to be stopped by the rotation control unit 140 described later. do.

Therefore, the gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment is provided corresponding to each of the plurality of reels (reels 65), and includes a stop button (stop button 27) that receives an operation that triggers the stop of the rotating reel. It can be said that it is a thing.

The stop button 27 in the present embodiment is configured to include a stoptable indicator LED 27a and cover the periphery thereof with a light transmitting member. The stop button 27 is designed to notify the player whether or not the stoptable condition is satisfied by the lighting color of the stoptable indicator LED 27a.
In this way, since it is possible to determine whether or not the stop enable condition is satisfied by the color of the stop button 27, the player can smoothly perform the stop operations in sequence.

Due to the stop operation received by the stop button 27, the reel 65 corresponding to the stop button 27 that has received the stop operation is stopped. The stop position of the reel 65 can move up to 4 frames (sometimes referred to as the maximum number of retracted frames) with respect to the position of the reel 65 when the stop button 27 is pressed. The control from pressing the stop button 27 to stopping the reel 65 is generally called slip control.

The internal area corresponding to each of the reels 65 of the reel frame 64 has dimensions for three frames in the vertical direction. Further, each reel 65 is stopped and controlled so that the three symbols fit in the vertical direction of the internal region of the reel frame 64, so that the player can visually recognize the three symbols through the internal region of the reel frame 64. It has become. That is, since three reels 65 are arranged in the left-right direction, the player can visually recognize three symbols x three reels = nine symbols when each reel 65 is stopped.

When each reel 65 is stopped and controlled as described above, the substantially straight lines (indicated by the alternate long and short dash line in FIG. 1) formed by the internal regions of the upper, middle, and lower stages of each reel 65 are line L1, line L2, and line L3, respectively. Called.
Further, a substantially straight line (indicated by a alternate long and short dash line in FIG. 1) formed by the upper internal region of the reel 65L, the middle internal region of the reel 65C, and the lower internal region of the reel 65R is referred to as a line L4. The substantially straight line (indicated by the alternate long and short dash line in FIG. 1) formed by the lower internal region of the reel 65L, the middle internal region of the reel 65C, and the upper internal region of the reel 65R is referred to as a line L5.

In the present embodiment, only a substantially straight line is adopted as a line in the internal region, but the line is not limited to a straight line, and a bent line may be adopted. Further, a line formed including non-adjacent regions (for example, the upper stage in the reel 65L and the lower stage in the reel 65C) may be adopted. That is, any line may be adopted as long as it is a line formed by arbitrarily selecting an internal region for one symbol from each of the reels 65.

The only effective line in this embodiment is line L2. Here, the valid line is a line in which a winning determination, which will be described later, is performed for a stopped symbol combination of a line defined in the internal area. The effective line may be a single line as in the present embodiment, or may be a plurality of lines.

When the combination of symbols corresponding to the winning is stopped and displayed on the valid line, the specified number of medals will be awarded for the winning. When the combination of symbols corresponding to the re-game is stopped and displayed on the valid line, the re-game is activated in the next game. When the combination of symbols corresponding to the accessory or the accessory continuous actuating device is stopped and displayed on the effective line, the accessory or the accessory continuous actuating device is activated in the next game.

During the rotation of each reel 65 (during the execution of the game), in order to attract the attention of the player and arouse the interest of the game, the image displayed in the effect display area 62, the sound output from the speaker 49, or the decorative LED 36 Various productions composed of lighting and extinguishing lights are performed.

A speaker port 38 is provided in front of each speaker 49. More specifically, a speaker port 38a is provided in front of the speaker 49a located at the upper right (upper left in FIG. 3) when viewed from the front of the gaming machine. A speaker port 38b is provided in front of the speaker 49b located at the upper left (upper right in FIG. 3) when viewed from the front of the gaming machine. A speaker port 38c is provided in front of the speaker 49c located at the lower left (lower right in FIG. 3) when viewed from the front of the gaming machine. A speaker port 38d is provided in front of the speaker 49d located at the lower right (lower left in FIG. 3) when viewed from the front of the gaming machine. It should be noted that each speaker port 38 is provided with a large number of cavities, and the sound output from the speaker 49 can be appropriately output.

The decorative LED 36 is arranged so as to surround the effect display area 62 or the reel frame 64. More specifically, on the upper right side of the effect display area 62, the decorative LED 36a mounted on the decorative LED substrate 41a and the decorative LED 36b mounted on the decorative LED substrate 41b are arranged. Further, the decorative LED 36c mounted on the decorative LED substrate 41c is arranged on the lower right side of the effect display area 62. Further, on the lower right side of the reel frame 64, the decorative LED 36d mounted on the decorative LED substrate 41d is arranged. Further, on the lower left side of the reel frame 64, the decorative LED 36e mounted on the decorative LED substrate 41e is arranged. Further, the decorative LED 36f mounted on the decorative LED substrate 41f is arranged on the lower left side of the effect display area 62. Further, on the upper left side of the effect display area 62, the decorative LED 36g mounted on the decorative LED substrate 41g and the decorative LED 36h mounted on the decorative LED substrate 41h are arranged. The decorative LED 36 may be lit in a single color or may be lit in a plurality of colors.

When the credit reaches the upper limit during the payout process of the medal given as a result of the combination of symbols corresponding to the winning being stopped and displayed on the valid line, the gaming machine 10 corresponds to the amount exceeding the upper limit. Pay out the number of medals to be used from the medal storage 93. Further, when the settlement button 32 is pressed, the gaming machine 10 pays out a number of medals corresponding to the credits at the time of pressing the checkout button 32 from the medal storage 93.
The process of paying out the medals stored in the medal storage 93 is executed by the payout mechanism (not shown) built in the medal storage 93. More specifically, the payout mechanism acquires medals for the number of medals to be paid out from the medals stored in the medal storage 93 and discharges them from the medal payout outlet 94 toward the payout medal passage 52. The medals discharged to the payout medal passage 52 are discharged to the lower plate 37 via the medal discharge port 35.

In order to prevent medals from overflowing from the medal storage 93, a medal auxiliary storage 95 is provided beside the medal storage 93 in which a part of the medals stored in the medal storage 93 flows down. There is.

Further, a storage error sensor (not shown) for detecting that the medals stored in the medal auxiliary storage 95 reaches a predetermined value or more is provided, and the gaming machine 10 may use the medal storage 93 or the like according to the detection. Notifies an error prompting the medal to be collected in the medal auxiliary storage 95. The above-mentioned effect display area 62, the decorative LED 36, or the speaker 49 may be used for notifying the error.

<Electrical configuration and functional configuration of gaming machine 10>
Next, the electric configuration and the functional configuration of the gaming machine 10 in the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 5 and 6. However, since the components shown in FIGS. 1 to 4 described above are also referred to, they should be referred to as appropriate. 5 is a diagram showing the electric configuration of the gaming machine 10, and FIG. 6 is a functional block diagram of the gaming machine 10.

The gaming machine 10 contains a main board 100 and a sub board 200 as main components. In FIG. 5, the main substrate 100 or the sub substrate 200 is shown as if it were a single electronic substrate, but it does not necessarily have to be a single electronic substrate. That is, the main substrate 100 or the sub substrate 200 may be realized by combining a plurality of electronic substrates.

The main board 100 controls the display of each LED included in the status display LED board 42 based on the control information input from the various sensors 40a, causes the medal storage 93 to pay out medals, and causes the sub board 200 to pay out medals. Generate commands to output. Electronic components such as CPU 101, RAM 102, and ROM 103 are mounted on the main board 100, and by executing processing of data and control signals exchanged between these electronic components and various sensors 40a and the like, various types of games are related. The function is realized. Here, the various sensors 40a include the above-mentioned start lever sensor 44, stop button sensor 43a, maximum bet button sensor 45a, single bet button sensor 45b, medal passing sensor 47c, and the like.

The sub-board 200 is connected to the main board 100 by one-way communication, and controls the decorative LED board 41, the speaker 49, the effect display device 63, and the like based on the command input from the main board 100. The sub-board 200 is also mounted with electronic components such as the CPU 201, RAM 202, and ROM 203, and by executing the processing of data and control signals exchanged between these electronic components and various sensors 40b, etc., the effect processing and the menu screen can be displayed. Such processing is realized. Here, the various sensors 40b include a push button sensor 45c, a cross key button sensor 46a, a decision button sensor 46b, and the like.

The main board 100 is limited in ROM capacity and RAM capacity in order to enhance security against fraudulent acts such as unauthorized modification. On the other hand, the sub-board 200 is not provided with the same restrictions.

As shown in FIG. 6, the functional configuration realized by the main board 100 includes a game state control unit 110, an internal lottery unit 120, a combination flag setting unit 130, a rotation control unit 140, a display symbol determination unit 150, and a command generation. A unit 160 and an external output unit 170 are included.
Further, the functional configuration realized by the game state control unit 110 includes the game mode control unit 111.
Further, as shown in FIG. 6, the functional configuration realized by the sub-board 200 includes a sub control unit 210, an effect display unit 220, an audio output unit 230, and an LED light emitting unit 240.
The components shown in FIG. 6 are not limited to all the functional configurations included in the main board 100 or the sub-board 200, and functional configurations (not shown here) may exist.

The game state control unit 110 manages the game executed by the game machine 10, and executes at least the following processes.

The game state control unit 110 monitors whether or not the game can be executed, and stops (interrupts) the game when the game cannot be executed.

The game state control unit 110 stores credits and manages the increase / decrease thereof. More specifically, when the pressing of the maximum bet button 23a or the single bet button 23b is detected, the game state control unit 110 subtracts a predetermined value from the stored credits.

When the combination of the symbols displayed as stopped is determined to be a prize by the display symbol determination unit 150, the game state control unit 110 stores a value corresponding to the number of medals assigned as a privilege of the prize. Add to credit. In the addition process, when the stored credit reaches the upper limit value, the game state control unit 110 causes the medal storage 93 to pay out medals corresponding to the excess number of medals. Further, when the press of the settlement button 32 is detected, the game state control unit 110 causes the medal storage 93 to pay out the medals corresponding to the stored credits.

The game state control unit 110 manages the conditions displayed on the state display LED board 42 and the conditions for accepting the stop operation for the stop button 27 (the above-mentioned stoptable conditions). Here, the contents displayed on the status display LED board 42 include the number of medals inserted, the number of stored medals (credits), the number of medals won by winning, the presence or absence of replay, and the conditions under which the game can be started. Success or failure, whether or not a medal can be inserted, and whether or not to stay in the advantageous mode are included.

The game state control unit 110 manages the set value set by the setting change device 48. The set value affects the winning probability of the winning combination drawn by the internal lottery unit 120.

The game state control unit 110 shifts the game mode and the replay time (RT) according to predetermined conditions. The game mode and the replay time affect the winning probability of the winning combination drawn by the internal lottery unit 120 as well as the set value.

The game mode control unit 111 included in the game state control unit 110 manages a plurality of types of game modes described later. The details of the state transition of the game mode will be described later.

When the start operation is received by the start lever 26, the internal lottery unit 120 determines a winning combination from a plurality of types of combinations (hereinafter, may be referred to as a “winning combination”) by lottery.
More specifically, the internal lottery unit 120 acquires a random number updated by the game state control unit 110 (a 2-byte random number is used in this embodiment, and the range is 0 to 65535) and is stored in the ROM 103 in advance. The lottery values in the internal lottery table (details will be described later) are sequentially added to the acquired random numbers, and the winning combination corresponding to the lottery value in which the carry occurs is determined as the winning combination.
In the internal lottery unit 120, "determined by lottery" may be simply expressed as "derived".

The roles derived as winning combinations by the internal lottery unit 120 include replays, bells, watermelons, weak cherries, strong cherries, and chance eyes.
It should be noted that the winning combination given here is merely an example of what is necessary for the explanation of the present invention, and can be changed as long as the object of the present invention is achieved.
Further, even if the winning combination mentioned here has only one name, it is allowed to be distinguished as a plurality of winning combination in the internal lottery unit 120.
Further, in the present embodiment, it is assumed that the so-called bonus combination does not exist, but it is permitted to apply the present invention to the gaming machine that wins the bonus combination.

Therefore, it can be said that the gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment includes an internal lottery means (internal lottery unit 120) for deriving one internal lottery result from a plurality of types of internal lottery results by lottery.

Replay is a replay role that allows you to perform the next game by winning a prize without inserting a new medal.
Replays are divided into regular replays and special replays.
The normal replay is a replay combination in which the replay symbols are aligned with any of the lines L1 to L5 regardless of the operation condition of the stop button 27.
The special replay is a replay role in which the aiming effect can be executed in the derived game, and the replay symbols are not aligned by pushing back (reel 65R is stopped first), and other operation sequences (reel 65L or). By stopping the reel 65C first), the replay symbol is aligned with any of the lines L1 to L5.
The details of the special replay and the aiming effect will be described later.

Bells, watermelons, weak cherries, strong cherries, and chance eyes are small roles where medals are paid out by winning.
Bells are divided into operating condition bells and common bells. The operation condition bell is a small combination in which the bell and another small combination (a small combination in which the number of payouts due to winning is one) are won in duplicate, and the stop button 27 is pressed under the correct operation condition (combination of operation procedure and operation timing). By operating the bell, the bell is won, and by operating the stop button 27 under the wrong operating conditions, one small winning combination is won. The common bell is a small role that the bell wins independently, and wins the bell regardless of the order in which the stop button 27 is pressed.
The details of the operation condition bell will be described later.

The combination flag setting unit 130 sets the winning combination derived by the internal lottery unit 120. Here, setting the winning combination means that the combination of symbols corresponding to the winning combination derived by the internal lottery unit 120 can be stopped and displayed on the effective line as a result of the game.

The rotation control unit 140 is effective when the rotation of the reel 65 is started by the start operation of the start lever 26, the corresponding reel 65 is stopped for each stop operation of the stop button 27, and all the reels 65 are stopped. Execute a game that obtains a result by combining the symbols that are stopped and displayed on the line. Here, the stop control of the reel 65 by the rotation control unit 140 is performed based on the winning combination derived by the internal lottery unit 120.

Therefore, the stop control means (rotation control) that executes the control to stop the plurality of rotating reels 65 based on the internal lottery result derived by the internal lottery means (internal lottery unit 120) and the operation of the stop button 27. It can be said that the unit 140) is provided.

The rotation control unit 140 controls the rotation of the reel 65 by outputting a pulse signal to the reel motor 68 (stepping motor). It should be noted that setting the rotation speed of the reel 65 to zero is synonymous with stopping the reel 65.

The display symbol determination unit 150 determines which combination the combination of symbols stopped and displayed on the effective line in the game corresponds to.

The command generation unit 160 generates a command to be transmitted from the main board 100 to the sub board 200.

The external output unit 170 outputs a control signal to the outside. Here, the external output means to output information (control signal) indicating the internal state of the gaming machine 10 to an external device (for example, a hall computer, a data display, etc.) provided separately from the gaming machine 10. To say.
The specific information indicated by the control signal includes information indicating that one game has started, information indicating that the player is staying in the challenge mode described later, AT mode described later being started, or the information indicating that the game has been started. Information indicating that the user is staying in the AT mode, information indicating that an error has occurred, and the like can be mentioned.

The sub control unit 210 controls the effect display unit 220, the audio output unit 230, or the LED light emitting unit 240 based on the command transmitted from the main board 100.
The effect display unit 220 has a function of controlling the effect display device 63, and causes the effect display device 63 to execute the effect by the display output in conjunction with the game executed by the main board 100.
The audio output unit 230 has a function of controlling the speaker 49, and causes the speaker 49 to perform an effect by audio output in conjunction with a game executed by the main board 100.
The LED light emitting unit 240 has a function of controlling the LED mounted on the decorative LED board 41, and causes the LED to perform an effect of light emission output in conjunction with a game executed by the main board 100.

<Types and transitions of game modes>
Next, the types and transitions of the game modes managed by the game mode control unit 111 will be described with reference to FIG. 7. FIG. 7 is a transition diagram relating to the game mode.
Hereinafter, each transition condition illustrated in FIG. 7 will be described, but not all of the transition conditions necessary for carrying out the present invention are listed, and transition conditions (not shown) are added to the extent that the object of the present invention is achieved. Alternatively, the transition conditions shown may be omitted.

The game mode controlled by the game mode control unit 111 is roughly classified into an advantageous section and a non-advantageous section.
The advantageous section is a period during which an advantageous game mode (challenge mode, AT mode, and additional special mode), a determination related to the transition to the game mode, and a determination to increase the advantage degree of the game mode can be executed. ..
On the other hand, the non-advantageous section is a period during which a determination relating to the transition to an advantageous gaming mode or a determination to increase the degree of advantage of the gaming mode is not executed.

When the set value is changed by the setting change device 48, it starts from the non-advantageous section first, and when the transition condition (1) is satisfied in the non-advantageous section, it shifts to the advantageous section. Here, the transition condition (1) is, for example, to win a predetermined lottery (transition lottery to an advantageous section), but the present invention is not limited to this example and can be changed as appropriate.
In FIG. 7, the transition destination with the non-advantageous section as the migration source is shown as the normal mode, but it may be limited to a specific stage (for example, the normal stage) in the normal mode. , It may be possible to move to all stages. In addition, there may be a case where the non-advantageous section shifts to a game mode other than the normal mode via a route (not shown).

The advantageous section includes a normal mode, a challenge mode, an AT mode, and an additional special mode.

The normal mode is a game mode that is designed to stay for the longest period of time as compared with other game modes.
The normal mode includes a normal stage, a first chance stage, a second chance stage, a super chance stage, a transition high accuracy stage A, a transition high accuracy stage B, and a transition high accuracy stage C, and according to each transition condition described later. The game progresses through each stage.

By design, the normal stage is set to each of the other stages in the normal mode (1st chance stage, 2nd chance stage, super chance stage, transition high accuracy stage A, transition high accuracy stage B, and transition high accuracy stage C). It is structured so that the length of stay will be longer than that.
If the transition condition (2) is satisfied in the normal stage, it will move to the first chance stage, if the transition condition (3) is satisfied in the normal stage, it will move to the second chance stage, and if the transition condition (4) is satisfied in the normal stage, it will be super. Move to the chance stage.
Further, if the transition condition (5) is satisfied in the first chance stage, the transition condition (5) is satisfied, the transition condition (6) is satisfied in the second chance stage, the transition condition (6) is satisfied, and the transition condition (7) is satisfied in the super chance stage. When it is satisfied, it shifts to the normal stage.
The details of the above transition conditions (2) to (7) will be described later.

Although not shown in FIG. 7, when the power is cut off and restored in the normal mode (when the power is turned on without changing the setting), the game is played from the normal stage after the predetermined initial processing is executed. The game mode is controlled by the game mode control unit 111 so that the mode starts.

The first chance stage shifts to the transition high accuracy stage A when the transition condition (8) is satisfied.
The second chance stage shifts to the transition high accuracy stage B when the transition condition (9) is satisfied.
The super-chance stage shifts to the transition high-accuracy stage A when the transition condition (10) is satisfied, shifts to the transition high-accuracy stage B when the transition condition (11) is satisfied, and shifts to the transition high-accuracy stage B when the transition condition (12) is satisfied. Move to stage C.
The details of the above transition conditions (8) to (12) will be described later.

When the transition condition (13) is satisfied, the normal mode shifts to the initial stage of the AT mode.
As an example corresponding to the transition condition (13), winning the transition lottery to the AT mode based on the derivation of the internal lottery result (specific rare combination) in the normal mode is exemplified.
Here, it is preferable that the frequency of satisfying the migration condition (13) is lower than the frequency of satisfying the migration condition (14) described later. The route that shifts to AT mode via challenge mode (the route that satisfies the transition condition (14)) is compared to the route that directly hits AT mode (the route that satisfies the transition condition (13)). This is because the sense of accomplishment that has reached the point is likely to be high, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game as a whole.

When the transition condition (14) is satisfied, the normal mode shifts to the challenge preparation stage of the challenge mode.
Here, as the one corresponding to the transition condition (14), for example, winning the transition lottery to the challenge mode performed by consuming the points acquired during the stay of the transition high accuracy stage A to the transition high accuracy stage C. Winning the transition lottery to the challenge mode based on the derivation of the internal lottery result (specific rare role) in the other game modes (normal stage, 1st chance stage, 2nd chance stage, super chance stage) in the normal mode. , And reaching the ceiling game.
In the present embodiment, for any of the transition high-accuracy stages (transition high-accuracy stage A, transition high-accuracy stage B, and transition high-accuracy stage C), other gaming modes in the normal mode (normal stage, first chance stage, It is preferable that the transition to the challenge mode is given preferential treatment (the frequency of transition to the challenge mode is high) as compared with the second chance stage and the super chance stage.
Further, the transition high-accuracy stage C is configured to give preferential treatment to the transition to the challenge mode over any of the transition high-accuracy stage A and the transition high-accuracy stage B. Here, "preferential treatment for transition to challenge mode" means, for example, a challenge mode in which the above points are frequently earned, the number of points earned at one time is large, or the same points are consumed. The ratio of winning the lottery is high, and at least one of them is satisfied.
The details of the ceiling game in this embodiment will be described later.

The gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment will be described below assuming that there is no case of shifting from the normal mode to the additional specialized mode, but the present invention is based on a gaming machine that may shift from the normal mode to the additional specialized mode. May be implemented.

The details of the challenge preparation stage in the challenge mode will be described later, but after the transition, the notification related to the operation order of the correct answer of the operation condition bell (hereinafter, the notification may be referred to as "bell navigation") is performed a predetermined number of times (for example). It is a game mode in which the player stays until the game is played (5 times), and after that, the game shifts to the challenge stage.
Therefore, the transition condition (15) is that the bell navigation is performed five times in the challenge preparation stage, and when the condition is satisfied, the transition to the challenge stage is performed.

The challenge stage in the challenge mode will be described in detail later, but it falls before the set number of games are played for the challenge stage or the set number of games are played for the challenge stage. This is a game mode that ends when the game is played.
Specifically, the transition condition (16) is that the game is played a set number of times for the challenge stage, and when the condition is satisfied, the transition to the initial stage of the AT mode is performed.
The transition condition (17) is that the player falls before the set number of games are played for the challenge stage, and the normal mode is determined as the transition destination after the fall. When the condition is satisfied, the normal mode is usually determined. Move to mode. The transition destination when the transition condition (17) is satisfied is the normal stage in the present embodiment, but the implementation of the present invention is not limited to this, and the transition may be made to another game mode.
The transition condition (18) is that the player falls before the set number of games are played for the challenge stage, and the non-advantageous section is determined as the transition destination after the fall, and if the condition is satisfied. Move to a non-advantageous section.
The details of the setting of the number of games for the challenge stage, the fall in the challenge stage, and the determination of the transition destination after the fall in this embodiment will be described later.

When shifting from another game mode to AT mode, first shift to the initial stage.
The initial stage is a game mode in which the player stays between the transition and the play of a predetermined number of times (for example, 5 times).
Therefore, the transition condition (19) is that the game is played a predetermined number of times after the transition to the initial stage, and when the condition is satisfied, the transition to the AT main stage is performed.

The initial stage is a period for determining the number of initial games to be given to the AT main stage to be transferred thereafter based on the internal lottery result (winning combination) derived in the game performed during the stay.
The details of the process relating to the determination of the initial number of games are omitted in the present embodiment, but for example, the initial number of games of 30 games is determined on average.
The AT mode of the present embodiment exemplifies an AT (AT of the game number management method) managed by the number of games as described above, but instead of this, an AT (navigation management) managed by the number of bell navigations. An AT of the method) may be adopted, or an AT (AT of the difference number management method) managed by the difference number of medals acquired and consumed may be adopted.

When the initial stage is completed, the stage shifts to the AT main stage.
The AT main stage is a game mode in which bell navigation is performed in principle when the operation condition bell is derived, and is an advantageous game mode in that medals increase if the operation is performed according to the instructed operation condition. The amount of increase in medals per game on the AT main stage can be changed as appropriate, but is, for example, about 9.
The number of games (stay period) in the AT main stage increases when the number of initial games determined in the initial stage is given, and the line is based on the internal lottery result (winning combination) derived in the AT main stage. It can be increased when the additional lottery is won or when the additional processing is performed in the additional special mode described later.

When the transition condition (20) is satisfied, the AT main stage shifts to the normal mode. Here, the condition is that the AT main stage ends when the number of games assigned to the AT main stage is exhausted and becomes 0, and the normal mode is determined as the transition destination after the end.
When the transition condition (21) is satisfied, the AT main stage shifts to the non-advantageous section. Here, the condition is that the AT main stage ends when the number of games assigned to the AT main stage is exhausted and becomes 0, and a non-advantageous section is determined as a transition destination after the end.
The determination of the migration destination at the end of the AT main stage in this embodiment will be described later.

When the transition condition (22) is satisfied, the AT main stage shifts to the ending stage of the AT mode. Here, the condition is that it is determined that the number of medals to be acquired in the AT mode exceeds a predetermined number (for example, 2400). Here, the ending stage is a game mode in which an effect of notifying that the transition condition (22) is satisfied is performed, and the effect display area 62 has a dedicated display mode different from that of the AT main stage (for the ending stage). The video will be played).
When the transition condition (23) is satisfied, the ending stage always shifts to the non-advantageous section. Here, the condition is that the number of medals acquired in the AT mode exceeds a predetermined number (for example, 2400).

When the transition condition (24) is satisfied, the AT main stage shifts to the group gathering stage of the additional specialization mode.
The group gathering stage shifts to the battle stage when the transition condition (25) is satisfied, and shifts to the first specialization stage when the transition condition (25) is satisfied.
The battle stage shifts to the first specialization stage when the transition condition (27) is satisfied, to the second specialization stage when the transition condition (28) is satisfied, and to the third specialization when the transition condition (29) is satisfied. Move to the stage.
The first specialization stage shifts to the AT main stage when the transition condition (30) is satisfied, the second specialization stage shifts to the AT main stage when the transition condition (31) is satisfied, and the third specialization stage shifts to the transition condition. When (32) is satisfied, the stage shifts to the AT main stage.
The details of the transition condition (24) to the transition condition (32) will be described again when the additional specialization mode is described.

Although not shown in FIG. 7, the number of games given to the AT main stage in the additional specialization mode (particularly, the first specialization stage, the second specialization stage, and the third specialization stage) is added. As a result, if it is determined that the number of medals to be acquired in the AT mode exceeds a predetermined number (for example, 2400) as in the transition condition (22), whether or not the transition conditions (30) to (32) are satisfied. Regardless, it is preferable to move to the ending stage.

<About the 1st cycle zone and the 2nd cycle zone in the normal mode>
In order to explain the transition condition (2) to the transition condition (7), the first cycle zone and the second cycle zone in the normal mode will be referred to with reference to FIGS. 8 to 11.
FIG. 8A is a time chart showing a specific example of the game progress in the normal mode, and FIG. 8B is a diagram showing a display mode of the effect display area 62 in the start game of the normal mode.
FIG. 9A is a time chart showing a specific example of the game progress in the normal mode, and FIG. 9B is a display of the effect display area 62 in the game in which the first cycle is promoted from level 1 to level 2. It is a figure which shows the aspect.
FIG. 10A is a time chart showing a specific example of the game progress in the normal mode, and FIG. 10B is a display of the effect display area 62 in the game in which the second cycle is promoted from level 1 to level 2. It is a figure which shows the aspect.
FIG. 11A is a diagram schematically showing a lottery table related to the periodic zone lottery, and FIG. 11B is a diagram schematically showing a lottery table related to the first periodic zone promotion lottery. 11 (c) is a diagram schematically showing a lottery table related to the second cycle zone promotion lottery.
Here, the "starting game in the normal mode" is the first game in which the mode is changed from another game mode (in this embodiment, the non-advantageous section, the challenge mode, the AT mode) to the normal mode, and FIG. 8A is shown. , FIG. 9 (a) and FIG. 10 (a) indicate "start".
The numerical values shown in the time charts of FIGS. 8 (a), 9 (a) and 10 (a) indicate the number of games played up to that timing with reference to the start game of the normal mode. Represents. In other words, the timing at which each numerical value is attached is when the start game of the normal mode is the first game and the end of the game of the number of times indicated by the numerical value (when the last reel is stopped). Represents.

The normal mode in this embodiment is provided with two periodic zones having different periodicities. The first periodic zone (hereinafter referred to as the first periodic zone) is repeated with 80 games as one cycle based on the start game of the normal mode, and FIGS. 8 (a) and 9 (a). ) And in the time chart of FIG. 10 (a), it is expressed as "first cycle". The second cycle zone (hereinafter referred to as the second cycle zone) is repeated with 120 games as one cycle based on the start game of the normal mode, and FIGS. 8 (a) and 9 (a). ) And in the time chart of FIG. 10 (a), it is expressed as "second cycle".
The periodicity management (counting of the number of games) of the first cycle zone and the second cycle zone is performed by the game mode control unit 111.
In the following description, the periodicity of 80 games in the first cycle zone and the periodicity of 120 games in the second cycle zone do not collapse (the count of the number of games related to the periodicity is interrupted). However, the above periodicity may be disrupted. For example, when staying in the transition high accuracy stage A to the transition high accuracy stage C, which will be described later, the number of games related to the above periodicity may not be counted. Alternatively, the effect of notifying that the player does not shift to the challenge mode after inciting the possibility of shifting to the challenge mode (so-called “gase precursor”) does not have to count the number of games related to the above periodicity.

In the 1st cycle zone and the 2nd cycle zone, the transition ratio from the transition high accuracy stage A to the transition high accuracy stage C is given preferential treatment compared to the normal stage during one cycle (hereinafter referred to as the relevant period). Are collectively referred to as the chance stage). Further, in the first cycle zone and the second cycle zone, a plurality of levels are set, and the length of the chance stage provided in one cycle changes according to each level.
For example, in the first cycle zone, a chance stage of 5 games for level 1, 10 games for level 2, and 20 games for level 3 is provided in one cycle (80 games). Further, in the second cycle zone, a chance stage of 5 games for level 1, 10 games for level 2, and 20 games for level 3 is provided in one cycle (120 games).
As a matter of course, the longer the stay period of the chance stage is, the easier it is to move from the transition high accuracy stage A to the transition high accuracy stage C. Then, as described above, the transition high accuracy stage A to the transition high accuracy stage C are challenge modes as compared with other game modes (normal stage, first chance stage, second chance stage, super chance stage) in the normal mode. The transition rate to AT mode is given preferential treatment, and the challenge mode is given preferential treatment rate to AT mode compared to the normal mode. Therefore, the higher the level set in the 1st cycle zone and the 2nd cycle zone, the more after that. The game development of is advantageous.

The levels of the first cycle zone and the second cycle zone are determined by the cycle zone lottery performed by the game mode control unit 111 at the time of transition to the normal mode (when the start lever 26 of the start game of the normal mode is operated). ..
The range of random numbers used in the periodic zone lottery is 0 to 99, and as shown in FIG. 11A, the lottery wins level 1 with a probability of 90/100 and reaches level 2 with a probability of 8/100. Win and win level 3 with a 2/100 chance.
When level 1 is won, level 1 is set as the level of the first cycle zone and the second cycle zone in the start game of the normal mode. When level 2 is won, level 2 is set as the level of the first cycle zone and the second cycle zone in the start game of the normal mode. Further, when the level 3 is won, the level 3 is set as the level of the first cycle zone and the second cycle zone in the start game of the normal mode.
Note that FIG. 11A exemplifies a lottery table in which the lottery probabilities related to the periodic zone lottery are common (they are unchanged regardless of the set value and the internal lottery result (winning combination)), but the set value and the internal lottery are illustrated. The lottery probability may change depending on the result.
Further, in the periodic zone lottery according to the present embodiment, it is exemplified that the levels set in the first cycle zone and the second cycle zone are the same, but the level set in each may be different. ..

At the time of transition to the normal mode, the game mode control unit 111 sets a period of stay in the chance stage (start game of the normal mode) set in the subsequent first cycle zone and the second cycle zone based on the level determined by the cycle zone lottery. Is the first game, and the period of stay in the chance stage to be set before reaching the ceiling game) is determined. The ceiling game in the present embodiment is reached by performing the first cycle zone 9 times (the second cycle zone is played 6 times) without going through the non-advantageous section. As described above, when transitioning from the challenge mode to the normal mode (when the transition condition (17) is satisfied) and when shifting from the AT mode to the normal mode (when the transition condition (20) is satisfied), non- Since the start game of the normal mode is performed without going through the advantageous section, the number of periodic zones counted up to that point is carried over. Therefore, when shifting from the challenge mode or AT mode to the normal mode, the ceiling game is reached with a smaller number of games, so that it tends to be more advantageous than when shifting from the non-advantageous section to the normal mode.

FIG. 8A shows a chance stage determined based on the fact that level 1 is determined by the periodic zone lottery and the levels of the first cycle zone and the second cycle zone in the start game of the normal mode are level 1. It is an example of the length of stay in.
Specifically, in the first cycle zone, 41 games to 45 games are the chance stages for the first cycle, and 156 games to 160 games are the chance stages for the second cycle, and the third cycle is the chance stage. It exemplifies that 161 games to 165 games are chance stages.
Further, in the first cycle zone, 81 games to 85 games are the chance stages for the first cycle, and 156 games to 160 games are the chance stages for the second cycle.

Here, the game mode control unit 111 sets the chance stage under the following conditions.
The game mode control unit 111 sets the first chance stage in the period that is the chance stage in the first cycle zone and is not the chance stage in the second cycle zone. The game mode control unit 111 sets the second chance stage in the period that is not the chance stage in the first cycle zone and is the chance stage in the second cycle zone. The game mode control unit 111 sets the super chance stage in the period which is the chance stage in the first cycle zone and in the period which is the chance stage in the second cycle zone.
Therefore, in the time chart illustrated in FIG. 8A, the period of stay in the game mode is as follows. The normal stage (the period described as "normal") is set in the start game (1 game) to 40 games of the normal mode, and the first chance stage (denoted as "first") is set in 41 games to 45 games. Period) is set, the normal stage is set in 46 games to 80 games, the second chance stage (the period described as "second") is set in 81 games to 85 games, and in 86 games to 155 games. A normal stage is set, a super chance stage (a period described as "super") is set in 156 games to 160 games, a first chance stage is set in 161 games to 165 games, and a super chance stage is set in 166 games to 240 games. The normal stage is set. Although the transition of the game mode after the 241 game is not shown in FIG. 8A, the chance stage is set based on the above-mentioned conditions.

FIG. 8B illustrates the display content of the effect display area 62 in the start game of the normal mode illustrated in FIG. 8A. It should be noted that FIG. 8B merely illustrates the display necessary for the description of the present invention, and other displays may be displayed in the staging display area 62.
As shown in FIG. 8B, in the effect display area 62, the cycle display W1 indicating the stay period of the chance stage set in the first cycle zone and the stay period of the chance stage set in the second cycle zone are displayed. The periodic display W2 and the like are displayed.
The cycle display W1 displays a current display W11 indicating the current stay period and a chance display W12 indicating the stay period of the chance stage related to the planned first cycle zone. The cycle display W1 is designed to rotate 18 degrees clockwise every 5 games, and makes one rotation (360 degrees rotation) in 100 games. Then, during the period in which the current display W11 and the chance display W12 overlap, the player stays in the chance stage related to the first cycle zone. Then, a level display W13 indicating the level of the first cycle zone set at that time is displayed on the upper part of the cycle display W1.
The cycle display W2 displays a current display W21 indicating the current stay period and a chance display W22 indicating the stay period of the chance stage related to the planned second cycle zone. The cycle display W2 is designed to rotate 18 degrees counterclockwise (counterclockwise to the cycle display W1) every 5 games, and makes one rotation (360 degrees rotation) in 100 games. Then, during the period in which the current display W21 and the chance display W22 overlap, the player stays in the chance stage related to the second cycle zone. Then, a level display W23 indicating the level of the second cycle zone set at that time is displayed at the upper part of the cycle display W2.
Since the cycle display W1 and the cycle display W2 change as described above, whether or not the player is staying in the chance stage at the present time, the level of the first cycle zone and the second cycle zone at the present time, and how much The player can confirm whether or not the chance stage will be reached later by visually recognizing the periodic display W1 and the periodic display W2.

Next, the opportunity for the level set in the first cycle zone and the second cycle zone to be promoted will be described.
In the present embodiment, in each game played during the stay period of the normal stage, the first cycle zone promotion lottery and the second cycle zone promotion lottery are performed based on the internal lottery result (winning combination) in the game. The range of random numbers used in the first cycle zone promotion lottery and the second cycle zone promotion lottery is 0 to 99.
As shown in FIG. 11B, in the first cycle zone promotion lottery, when the internal lottery result is watermelon, there is a 80/100 probability of non-winning and a 20/100 probability of winning. Further, in the first cycle zone promotion lottery, when the internal lottery result is a chance, the probability of non-winning is 95/100 and the probability of winning is 5/100. If you win the 1st cycle zone promotion lottery, the level of the 1st cycle zone set at that time will be promoted by one. If the result of the internal lottery is other than watermelon and chance (including the case of winning a weak cherry or a strong cherry), there is a 100/100 chance that the player will not win and the level of the first cycle zone will not be promoted. ..
On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 11C, in the second cycle zone promotion lottery, when the internal lottery result is a weak cherry, the probability of non-winning is 90/100 and the probability of winning is 10/100. Further, in the second cycle zone promotion lottery, when the internal lottery result is a strong cherry, there is a 70/100 probability of non-winning and a 30/100 probability of winning. Further, in the second cycle zone promotion lottery, when the internal lottery result is the chance, the probability of non-winning is 95/100 and the probability of winning is 5/100. If you win the second cycle zone promotion lottery, the level of the second cycle zone set at that time will be promoted by one. If the result of the internal lottery is other than weak cherry, strong cherry and chance (including the case of winning the watermelon), there is a 100/100 chance that the player will not win and the level of the second cycle zone will not be promoted. ..
That is, if a watermelon is won in the normal stage, the level of the first cycle zone may be promoted, and if a weak cherry or a strong cherry is won in the normal stage, the level of the second cycle zone may be promoted. Yes, if you win the chance in the normal stage, the level may be promoted in both the 1st cycle zone and the 2nd cycle zone.

Next, FIG. 9A shows a case where the level of the first cycle zone is promoted from level 1 to level 2 by winning the first cycle zone lottery during the stay of the normal stage performed in the 1st to 40th games. This is an example of the game development of.
Specifically, for the first cycle related to the first cycle zone, the stay period of the chance stage set for 41 games to 45 games is increased to become the chance stage of 41 games to 50 games, and the first cycle zone is set. The period of stay in the chance stage, which was set for 156 games to 160 games, has increased to 151 games to 160 games for the second cycle, and 161 games for the third cycle related to the first cycle zone. It exemplifies that the period of stay in the chance stage set to ~ 165 games is increased to become the chance stage of 161 games to 170 games.
Further, since the second cycle zone is maintained at level 1 at this point, it is the same as the stay period of the chance stage described in FIG. 9 (a).
Therefore, in the time chart illustrated in FIG. 9A, the period of stay in the game mode is as follows. The normal stage is set in the start game (1 game) to 40 games of the normal mode, the first chance stage is set in 41 games to 50 games, the normal stage is set in 51 games to 80 games, and 81 games to 85 games are set. The second chance stage is set in, the normal stage is set in 86 games to 150 games, the first chance stage is set in 151 games to 155 games, the super chance stage is set in 156 games to 160 games, and 161 games. The first chance stage is set in ~ 170 games, and the normal stage is set in 171 games to 240 games. Although the transition of the game mode after the 241 game is not shown in FIG. 9A, the chance stage is set based on the above-mentioned conditions.

FIG. 9B illustrates the display content of the effect display area 62 in the game that won the first cycle zone lottery shown in FIG. 9A. It should be noted that FIG. 9B merely illustrates the display necessary for the description of the present invention, and other displays may be displayed in the staging display area 62.
As shown in FIG. 9B, the width (angle of the arc) of the chance display W12 displayed on the cycle display W1 is doubled as compared with that before winning the lottery. Further, the level display W13 becomes level 2.
As a result, the player can visually recognize that the period of stay of the chance stage set in the first cycle zone has been doubled and that the level of the first cycle zone has been promoted.

Next, in FIG. 10A, the second cycle zone lottery is won during the first cycle (86 games to 120 games) during the stay of the normal stage performed in 86 games to 150 games, and the second cycle is shown. This is an example of game development when the level of the two-cycle zone is promoted from level 1 to level 2.
At this time, as for the first cycle related to the second cycle zone, the chance stages set for 81 games to 85 games at the time of the lottery have already ended, so that the stay period does not increase. On the other hand, in the second cycle related to the second cycle zone, the stay period of the chance stage set to 156 games to 160 games is increased, and the chance stage becomes 156 games to 150 games.
Further, the first cycle zone is level 2 in the game shown in FIG. 9 (a), and is maintained at level 2 even at this point, so that the chance stage described in FIG. 9 (a) is maintained. It is the same as the length of stay in.
Therefore, in the time chart illustrated in FIG. 10A, the period of stay in the game mode is as follows. The normal stage is set in the start game (1 game) to 40 games of the normal mode, the first chance stage is set in 41 games to 50 games, the normal stage is set in 51 games to 80 games, and 81 games to 85 games are set. The second chance stage is set in, the normal stage is set in 86 games to 150 games, the first chance stage is set in 151 games to 155 games, and the super chance stage is set in 156 games to 165 games, and 166 games are set. The first chance stage is set in ~ 170 games, and the normal stage is set in 171 games to 240 games. Although the transition of the game mode after the 241 game is not shown in FIG. 10A, the chance stage is set based on the above-mentioned conditions.

FIG. 10B illustrates the display content of the effect display area 62 in the game that won the second cycle zone lottery shown in FIG. 10A. It should be noted that FIG. 10B merely illustrates the display necessary for the description of the present invention, and other displays may be displayed in the staging display area 62.
As shown in FIG. 10B, the width (angle of the arc) of the chance display W12 displayed on the cycle display W2 is doubled as compared with that before winning the lottery. Further, the level display W23 becomes level 2.
As a result, the player can visually recognize that the period of stay of the chance stage set in the second cycle zone has been doubled and that the level of the second cycle zone has been promoted.
As shown in FIG. 10B, the chance display W12 distinguishes between the chance stage (151 games to 160 games) in the second cycle and the chance stage (161 games to 170 games) in the third cycle. Although it is displayed as possible, since each is a continuous chance stage, it may be displayed as if they are one.

In this embodiment, it is illustrated that the cycle of the first cycle zone corresponding to the first chance zone is short and the cycle of the second cycle zone corresponding to the second chance zone is long, but these relationships are reversed. May be. That is, the present invention may be implemented according to an embodiment in which the cycle of the first cycle zone corresponding to the first chance zone is long and the cycle of the second cycle zone corresponding to the second chance zone is short.
Further, in the present embodiment, the level set in the periodic zone is maintained until the transition from the normal mode to another game mode (challenge mode or AT mode), so that the period of stay in the normal mode is long. The longer it is, the higher the level tends to be, and the easier it is to shift to challenge mode. The level of the cycle zone may be reset (or level 1) at the end of each cycle.
Further, in the present embodiment, in the promotion lottery of the level set in the cycle zone, the first cycle zone and the second cycle zone are set as separate lottery, but a common lottery (if won, both levels are promoted). It may be a lottery). In the 1st cycle zone promotion lottery and the 2nd cycle zone promotion lottery, the former is easy to win when the watermelon is won, and the latter is easy to win when the cherry (weak cherry or strong cherry) is won. It is possible to change as appropriate whether the lottery is easy to win according to the situation.
Further, in the present embodiment, the period of stay in the chance stage, which increases with the promotion of the level, increases so as to be continuous with the original chance stage (so that the normal stage is not sandwiched between them), but it is separated. Then (normally with a stage in between) may increase.

In light of the contents described above with reference to FIGS. 8 to 11, the transition conditions (2) to (7) shown in FIG. 7 are as follows.
The transition condition (2) is that the first game of the period that is the chance stage in the first cycle zone and is not the chance stage in the second cycle zone (first chance stage) is started.
The transition condition (3) is that the first game of the period that is not the chance stage in the first cycle zone and is the chance stage in the second cycle zone (second chance stage) is started.
The transition condition (4) is that the first game of the period that is the chance stage in the first cycle zone and the period that is the chance stage in the second cycle zone (super chance stage) is started.
The transition condition (5) is that the last game of the period that is the chance stage in the first cycle zone and is not the chance stage in the second cycle zone (first chance stage) is completed.
The transition condition (6) is that the last game of the period that is not the chance stage in the first cycle zone and is the chance stage in the second cycle zone (second chance stage) is completed.
The transition condition (7) is that the last game of the period that is the chance stage in the first cycle zone and the period that is the chance stage in the second cycle zone (super chance stage) is completed.

According to the transition conditions (2) to (7) shown in FIG. 7, when the previous chance stage ends and the later chance stage starts in the next game, the end of the previous chance stage. At the end of the game, the stage shifts to the normal stage, and at the start of the next game, the stage shifts from the normal stage to a later chance stage, but the implementation of the present invention is not limited to this.
For example, in the above case, it may be managed by the game mode control unit 111 so as to directly shift from the previous chance stage to the later chance stage.

<About the 1st aiming effect, the 2nd aiming effect, and the 3rd aiming effect>
In order to explain the transition condition (8) to the transition condition (12), the first aiming effect, the second aiming effect, and the third aiming effect will be referred to with reference to FIGS. 12 to 14.
FIG. 12A is a diagram showing a display mode of the effect display area 62 related to the first aiming effect while the reel 65 is rotating, and FIG. 12B is a diagram showing the first aiming effect while the reel 65 is stopped. It is a figure which shows the display mode of the effect display area 62, and FIG. 12C is a figure which shows typically the lottery table of the transition lottery which concerns on the 1st chance stage.
FIG. 13A is a diagram showing a display mode of the effect display area 62 related to the second aiming effect while the reel 65 is rotating, and FIG. 13B is a diagram showing the second aiming effect while the reel 65 is stopped. It is a figure which shows the display mode of the effect display area 62, and FIG. 13C is a figure which shows typically the lottery table of the transition lottery which concerns on a 2nd chance stage.
FIG. 14A is a diagram showing a display mode of the effect display area 62 related to the third aiming effect while the reel 65 is rotating, and FIG. 14B is a diagram showing the third aiming effect while the reel 65 is stopped. It is a figure which shows the display mode of the effect display area 62, and FIG. 14C is a figure which shows typically the lottery table of the transition lottery which concerns on a super chance stage.

The first aiming effect, the second aiming effect, and the third aiming effect are effects that encourage the operation of the stop button 27 corresponding to each reel 65 at the operation timing such that the BAR symbol stops on the line L2. They are common to each other in that they are aspects.
In addition, the 1st aiming effect, the 2nd aiming effect, and the 3rd aiming effect are the special replay A, the special replay B, as the result of the internal lottery in the chance stage (1st chance stage, 2nd chance stage, super chance stage). It is common in that it is an effect executed when the special replay C or the special replay D is derived.
The first aiming effect is an effect that can be executed in the first chance stage, the second aiming effect is an effect that can be executed in the second chance stage, and the third aiming effect is an effect that can be executed in the super chance stage. Are different from each other.

Here, when the special replay A is operated by reverse pushing (operation condition for first stopping the reel 65R) according to the operation timing at which the BAR symbol stops on the line L2 in the derived game, the BAR symbol stopped on the line L2 is 0. It is a replay role that becomes an individual. The special replay B is a replay role in which one BAR symbol stops on the line L2 when the BAR symbol stops on the line L2 when the BAR symbol stops on the line L2 when the BAR symbol is operated by reverse pressing in the derived game. The special replay C is a replay role in which when the BAR symbol is stopped on the line L2 by a reverse push operation depending on the operation timing in which the BAR symbol is stopped on the line L2 in the derived game, the number of BAR symbols stopped on the line L2 becomes two. The special replay D is a replay role in which the number of BAR symbols stopped on the line L2 becomes three when the BAR symbol is operated by reverse pressing according to the operation timing at which the BAR symbol stops on the line L2 in the derived game.
In the present embodiment, the probabilities that the special replay A, the special replay B, the special replay C, and the special replay D are derived are common to all the stages included in the normal mode, and the derivation probability of each special replay is determined. The total is about 1/12. However, the probability that the special replay A, the special replay B, the special replay C, and the special replay D are derived may change depending on the set value.

In the game in which the special replay A, the special replay B, the special replay C, or the special replay D is derived, if the operation conditions other than the reverse push (the operation conditions for first stopping the reel 65L or the reel 65C) are performed, the lines L1 to The reel 65 is controlled so that the replay symbols are aligned with any of the lines L5, and the BAR symbols do not stop at the line L2. Therefore, if the stop button 27 is operated under operation conditions other than the reverse pressing in the first aiming effect, the second aiming effect, and the third aiming effect, it becomes difficult to recognize which special replay is derived.
And since the aiming effect does not occur in the normal mode other than the chance stage (1st chance stage, 2nd chance stage, super chance stage), it is difficult for the player to recognize the derivation of the special replay.

FIG. 12A shows a display mode of the effect display area 62 at the timing (during rotation of the reel 65) when the first aiming effect is generated in the game of the first chance stage. At this time, the effect display N11 and the effect display N12 are displayed in the effect display area 62 as the display related to the first aiming effect. The effect display N11 includes a content that urges the player to operate the BAR symbol so as to stop on the line L2, in other words, a content that represents the operation timing (the timing of pressing the button) of the stop button 27. The effect display N12 is a content indicating a reverse push (operating the reel 65R first), in other words, a content indicating an operation order of the stop button 27.

12 (b) shows a display mode of the effect display area 62 when all the reels 65 are stopped after the first aiming effect shown in FIG. 12 (a) is generated. In the figure, in the game in which the special replay C is derived, the maximum number of BAR symbols (2) allowed is displayed on the line L2 by the player operating each stop button 27 at an appropriate operation timing. The state of being stopped is shown in. At this time, every time the BAR symbol stops on the line L2 of each reel 65, the effect display N13 with "HIT" indicating the stop of the BAR symbol is displayed in the display area located at the upper part of each reel 65. .. In the figure, it is shown that the effect display N13 is displayed on each of the upper part of the reel 65L and the upper part of the reel 65R.

FIG. 12 (c) schematically shows a lottery table of the transition lottery related to the first chance stage. The lottery is a lottery for determining whether or not to shift from the first chance stage to the transition high probability stage, and the range of random numbers used in the lottery is 0 to 99.
As shown in FIG. 12 (c), in the game in which the special replay A is derived (when the BAR symbol does not stop on the line L2), the lottery is not won with a probability of 100/100, and the transition height is high. You will not win the transition from Probability Stage A to High Probability Stage C. Further, in the game in which the special replay B is derived (when the number of BAR symbols stopped on the line L2 is allowed up to 1), the lottery is not won with a probability of 80/100, and is 20/100. With the probability of winning the transition to the transition high-accuracy stage A, and not winning the transition to the transition high-accuracy stage B and the transition high-accuracy stage C. Further, in the game in which the special replay C is derived (when the number of BAR symbols stopped on the line L2 is allowed up to 2), the lottery is not won with a probability of 40/100, and 60/100. With the probability of winning the transition to the transition high-accuracy stage A, and not winning the transition to the transition high-accuracy stage B and the transition high-accuracy stage C. Further, in the game in which the special replay D is derived (when the number of BAR symbols stopped on the line L2 is allowed up to 3), the lottery has a probability of 100/100 to the transition high probability stage A. You won't win the transition, you won't win the transition to the transition high probability stage B and the transition high probability stage C, and you won't be unwinned.

FIG. 13A shows a display mode of the effect display area 62 at the timing (during rotation of the reel 65) when the second aim effect occurs in the game of the second chance stage. At this time, the effect display N21 and the effect display N22 are displayed in the effect display area 62 as the display related to the second aiming effect. The effect display N21 avoids the stop of the BAR symbol on the line L2 (to be exact, the BAR symbol does not stop on the line L2 after operating the stop button 27 at the operation timing at which the BAR symbol can be pulled into the line L2. It is common with the effect display N11 in that it includes a content that prompts the player to indicate the operation timing of the stop button 27. The effect display N22 is common to the effect display N12 in that it represents a reverse push (the reel 65R is operated first) and represents the operation order of the stop buttons 27.

13 (b) shows a display mode of the effect display area 62 when all the reels 65 are stopped after the second aiming effect shown in FIG. 13 (a) is generated. In the figure, in the game in which the special replay B is derived, the maximum number of BAR symbols (1) allowed is displayed on the line L2 by the player operating each stop button 27 at an appropriate operation timing. The state of being stopped is shown in. At this time, every time the stop of the BAR symbol on the line L2 of each reel 65 is avoided (every time the BAR symbol does not stop), the effect display N23 indicating "avoidance" indicating that the stop of the BAR symbol is avoided is displayed. , Displayed in a display area located at the top of each reel 65. In the figure, it is shown that the effect display N23 is displayed on each of the upper part of the reel 65L and the upper part of the reel 65C.

FIG. 13 (c) schematically shows a lottery table of the transition lottery related to the second chance stage. The lottery is a lottery for determining whether or not to shift from the second chance stage to the transition high probability stage, and the range of random numbers used in the lottery is 0 to 99.
As shown in FIG. 13 (c), in the game in which the special replay A is derived (when the BAR symbol does not stop on the line L2), the lottery has a probability of 100/100 to the transition high probability stage B. You won't win the transition to the transition high probability stage A and the transition high probability stage C, and you won't be unwinned. Further, in the game in which the special replay B is derived (when the number of BAR symbols stopped on the line L2 is allowed up to 1), the lottery is not won with a probability of 40/100, and 60/100. With the probability of winning the transition to the transition high-accuracy stage B, and not winning the transition to the transition high-accuracy stage A and the transition high-accuracy stage C. Further, in the game in which the special replay C is derived (when the number of BAR symbols stopped on the line L2 is allowed up to 2), the lottery is not won with a probability of 80/100, and is 20/100. With the probability of winning the transition to the transition high-accuracy stage B, and not winning the transition to the transition high-accuracy stage A and the transition high-accuracy stage C. In addition, in the game in which the special replay D is derived (when the number of BAR symbols stopped on the line L2 is allowed up to 3), the lottery is not won with a probability of 100/100, and the transition is highly accurate. You will not win the transition from Stage A to High Probability Stage C.

FIG. 14A shows a display mode of the effect display area 62 at the timing (during rotation of the reel 65) when the third aim effect occurs in the game of the super chance stage. At this time, the effect display N31 and the effect display N32 are displayed in the effect display area 62 as the display related to the third aiming effect. The effect display N31 operates the stop button 27 at an operation timing at which the BAR symbol can be pulled into the line L2 regardless of whether the BAR symbol stops or does not stop at the line L2 (to be exact, the BAR symbol is operated on the line L2. The effect display N11 in that it includes content that prompts the player to have a chance to shift to the transition high-accuracy stage (whether the symbol is stopped or not), and is content that indicates the operation timing of the stop button 27. And the production display N21 are common. The effect display N32 is a content representing a reverse push (operating the reel 65R first), and is common to the effect display N12 and the effect display N22 in that it is a content representing the operation order of the stop buttons 27.

14 (b) shows a display mode of the effect display area 62 when all the reels 65 are stopped after the third aiming effect shown in FIG. 14 (a) is generated. In the figure, in the game in which the special replay C is derived, the maximum number of BAR symbols (2) allowed is displayed on the line L2 by the player operating each stop button 27 at an appropriate operation timing. The state of being stopped is shown in. At this time, each time each reel 65 is stopped, the effect display N33 representing "HIT" or "avoidance" is displayed in the display area located at the upper part of each reel 65 depending on whether or not the BAR symbol can be stopped. .. In the figure, an effect display N33 indicating “HIT” is displayed on each of the upper part of the reel 65L and the upper part of the reel 65R, and an effect display N33 indicating “avoidance” is displayed on the upper part of the reel 65C. ing.

FIG. 14C schematically shows a lottery table of the transition lottery related to the super chance stage. The lottery is a lottery for determining whether or not to shift from the super chance stage to the transition high probability stage, and the range of random numbers used in the lottery is 0 to 99.
As shown in FIG. 14 (c), in the game in which the special replay A is derived (when the BAR symbol does not stop on the line L2), the lottery has a probability of 20/100 to the transition high probability stage B. Wins the transition, wins the transition to the transition high probability stage C with a probability of 80/100, does not win the transition to the transition high probability stage A, and does not become a non-win. Further, in the game in which the special replay B is derived (when the number of BAR symbols stopped on the line L2 is allowed up to 1), the lottery is not won with a probability of 40/100, and 40/100. There is a probability of winning the transition to the transition high probability stage B, a probability of 20/100 winning the transition to the transition high probability stage C, and not winning the transition to the transition high probability stage A. Further, in the game in which the special replay C is derived (when the number of BAR symbols stopped on the line L2 is allowed up to 2), the lottery is not won with a probability of 40/100, and 40/100. There is a probability of winning the transition to the transition high-accuracy stage A, a probability of 20/100 winning the transition to the transition high-accuracy stage C, and not winning the transition to the transition high-accuracy stage B. Further, in the game in which the special replay D is derived (when the number of BAR symbols stopped on the line L2 is allowed up to 3), the lottery has a probability of 20/100 to the transition high probability stage A. Winning the transition, winning the transition to the transition high probability stage C with a probability of 80/100, not winning the transition to the transition high probability stage B, and not being unwinned.

As described above, in the gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, when the special replay A to the special replay D are derived in the chance stage (first chance stage, second chance stage, super chance stage), the line is pushed backward. The effect display device 63 is made to execute an effect (first aiming effect, second aiming effect, third aiming effect) suggesting that the BAR symbol can be stopped on L2.
Here, although the BAR symbol is exemplified as the target symbol aimed at by the player in the above-mentioned production, it may be replaced with another symbol. Further, although the above effect has been described on the premise that the target symbol is drawn on all reels 65 (reel 65L, reel 65C, reel 65R), the target symbol for at least one reel 65 has been described. The present invention can be carried out as long as it is a gaming machine on which is drawn.

Therefore, a specific effect (first aim effect, second aim) suggesting that the reels can be stopped at a specific position (a position where the BAR symbol stops at the line L2) defined for at least a part of the plurality of reels. It can be said that the staging and the third aiming staging) are performed by the staging means (staging display device 63).

As described with reference to FIG. 12 (c), in the first chance stage, when the stop operation is performed under the operation conditions according to the first aiming effect, the larger the number of BAR symbols stopped on the line L2, the more. Transition High probability The rate of transition to stage A increases. Here, the "stop operation according to the operation condition according to the first aiming effect" means that in the present embodiment, the stop button 27 is operated at the operation timing at which the BAR symbol can be pulled into the line L2 after being operated by reverse pressing. The same applies to the stop operation under the operating conditions according to the second aiming effect or the third aiming effect.
Further, as described with reference to FIG. 13 (c), in the second chance stage, the number of BAR symbols stopped on the line L2 is small when the stop operation is performed according to the operation conditions according to the second aiming effect. Indeed, the rate of transition to the transition high accuracy stage B increases.
Then, as explained using 14 (c), when the BAR symbol stopped on the line L2 stops in the super chance stage, the ratio of shifting to the transition high probability stage is the ratio in the first chance stage or the second chance stage. When the number of BAR symbols stopped on the line L2 is the same, it is configured to be equal to or higher than the ratio of transition to the transition high accuracy stage.
As described above, for any of the transition high-accuracy stages (transition high-accuracy stage A, transition high-accuracy stage B, and transition high-accuracy stage C), other gaming modes in the normal mode (normal stage, first chance stage, Compared to the 2nd chance stage and the super chance stage), the ratio of shifting to the challenge mode is given preferential treatment. Further, in the transition high-accuracy stage C, the ratio of transition to the challenge mode is given preferential treatment as compared with the transition high-accuracy stage A and the transition high-accuracy stage B, and further, the challenge mode shifts to the AT mode as compared with the normal mode. The transition rate is given preferential treatment.
Therefore, the super chance stage tends to be more advantageous for the subsequent game development (particularly the transition to the challenge mode) than the first chance stage or the second chance stage.

In the transition lottery related to each chance stage (1st chance stage, 2nd chance stage, super chance stage) in this embodiment, the above-mentioned specific production (1st aiming effect, 2nd aiming effect, 3rd aiming effect) is executed. In the game to be performed (as the effect control, a game in which any of special replay A to special replay D is derived), it is executed when the stop button 27 is operated by reverse pressing, and other operations. If the stop buttons 27 are operated in order, they are not executed. However, even if the BAR symbol does not stop on the line L2 as a result of the operation (even if it is not operated at an appropriate operation timing), the probability of winning the lottery does not change. In other words, although the winning probability changes depending on the type of the derived special replay, the number of BAR symbols actually stopped on the line L2 does not affect the winning probability.
However, in the implementation of the present invention, the transition lottery related to each chance stage is not limited to the above example, and may be executed even when the stop button 27 is operated in an operation order other than the reverse push, or actually a line. The winning probability may change depending on the number of BAR symbols stopped on L2 (reel 65 stop mode).
Further, in the implementation of the present invention, the benefits received in the game in which each aiming effect is executed are not limited to the transition to the transition high probability stage (the gaming mode in which the transition ratio to the more advantageous gaming mode is given preferential treatment). To shift to a more advantageous game mode (for example, challenge mode or AT mode), or to make the game mode staying in the game or the game mode to which the transition destination is more advantageous (for example, addition of AT mode). ) And so on.

Therefore, in the game in which the specific effect is executed in the first game mode (first chance stage), at least one of the plurality of reels is stopped at a specific position in the first stop mode (the BAR symbol is 2 on the line L2). When a plurality of reels are stopped in the stop mode (stop mode), the number of reels stopped at a specific position is smaller than that in the first stop mode (stop mode), and one BAR symbol is stopped on the line L2. It can be said that it is more advantageous than the case where a plurality of reels are stopped (the rate of transition to the transition high accuracy stage A is high).
Then, in the game in which the specific effect is executed in the second game mode (second chance stage), when a plurality of reels stop in the second stop mode, the plurality of reels stop in the first stop mode. It can be said that it is more advantageous than the case (the rate of transition to the transition high probability stage B is high).

Here, for a comparison of a large number / a small number of reels that stop at a specific position, the stop operation is performed according to the operation conditions according to the instruction of the specific effect (in the present embodiment, after the operation is performed by reverse pressing, the reels are stopped. The same applies to the following description on the premise that the stop button 27 is operated at the operation timing at which the BAR symbol can be pulled into the line L2).
Therefore, the first stop mode (stop mode in which two BAR symbols stop on the line L2) and the second stop mode (stop mode in which one BAR symbol stops on the line L2) specify the stop button. It is a stop mode that can be stopped by operating in the operation order (reverse push), and it can be said that the specific effect is an effect including a content indicating a specific operation order.

As described above, despite the situation where the same specific effect (effect aiming at the BAR symbol) is performed, the stop mode of the reel 65 (the number of reels at which the BAR symbol stops) and the degree of advantage (transition high accuracy stage). Since the first game mode and the second game mode in which the relationship (ratio of transition to) is nested are provided, the game machine 10 according to the present embodiment can realize various game playability. can.
Further, by encouraging the player to perform a specific operation sequence by a specific effect, the player's interest in the playability realized by the present invention can be increased.

In addition, in a game in which a specific effect is executed in the third game mode (super chance stage), a plurality of reels may stop in the first stop mode (a stop mode in which two BAR symbols stop on the line L2). , It is more advantageous than the case where a plurality of reels stop in the first stop mode in the game in which the specific effect is executed in the second game mode (second chance stage) (the ratio of shifting to the transition high probability stage). It can be said that it is expensive).
Then, in the game in which the specific effect is executed in the third game mode, the case where the plurality of reels are stopped in the second stop mode (the stop mode in which one BAR symbol is stopped on the line L2) is the first game. In a game in which a specific effect is executed in the mode (first chance stage), it is more advantageous than the case where a plurality of reels stop in the second stop mode (the ratio of shifting to the transition high probability stage is high). I can say.
As described above, in both the first stop mode and the second stop mode, a third game mode is provided, which is advantageous as compared with the case where the development is disadvantageous in the first game mode and the second game mode. Therefore, the gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment can realize various playability.

In addition, in a game in which a specific effect is executed in the third game mode (super chance stage), a plurality of reels may stop in the first stop mode (a stop mode in which two BAR symbols stop on the line L2). , When a plurality of reels stop in the first stop mode in a game in which the specific effect is executed in the first game mode (first chance stage), and the specific effect is performed in the second game mode (second chance stage). It is more advantageous than any of the cases where a plurality of reels stop in the first stop mode in the game to be executed (in comparison with the first chance stage, the transition to the challenge mode is more favored. It is advantageous in that it includes the case of shifting to the probability stage C, and it is advantageous in that the ratio of shifting to the transition high probability stage is high in comparison with the second chance stage).
When a plurality of reels stop in the second stop mode in a game in which the specific effect is executed in the third game mode, the plurality of reels are the second in the game in which the specific effect is executed in the first game mode. It is more advantageous than both the case of stopping in the stop mode and the case of stopping in the second stop mode in the game in which the specific effect is executed in the second game mode (with the first chance stage). In comparison, it is advantageous in that the ratio of transition to the transition high accuracy stage is high, and in comparison with the second chance stage, transition to the transition high accuracy stage C where the transition to the challenge mode is more preferential is performed. It is advantageous in that cases are included).
As described above, the situation in which the specific effect is performed in the third game mode is more advantageous than the situation in which the specific effect is performed in the first game mode and the second game mode. It is possible to enhance the game entertainment in particular, and the gameability can be further enhanced by its sharpness.

Further, in the gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, the third stop mode in which the number of reels stopped at a specific position is zero (a stop mode in which the BAR symbol does not stop on the line L2) and all of the plurality of reels are included. There is a fourth stop mode (a stop mode in which three BAR symbols stop on the line L2), and the number of reels that stop at a specific position is the fourth stop mode, the first stop. Aspects (a stop mode in which two BAR symbols stop on the line L2), a second stop mode (a stop mode in which one BAR symbol stops on the line L2), and a third stop mode, in that order. It can be said that.
Then, in the game in which the specific effect is executed in the first game mode (first chance stage), when a plurality of reels stop in the fourth stop mode, the specific effect is executed in the first game mode. It can be said that this is more advantageous than the case where a plurality of reels are stopped in the second stop mode or the first stop mode (the rate of transition to the transition high probability stage A is high).
Then, when a plurality of reels stop in the third stop mode in the game in which the specific effect is executed in the second game mode (second chance stage), the game in which the specific effect is executed in the second game mode. It can be said that this is more advantageous than the case where a plurality of reels are stopped in the second stop mode or the first stop mode (the rate of transition to the transition high probability stage B is high).
Further, regardless of whether the plurality of reels are stopped in any of the first stop mode, the second stop mode, the third stop mode, or the fourth stop mode, the third gaming mode (super chance stage). The game in which the specific effect is executed in) is more advantageous than the game in which the specific effect is executed in the first game mode and the game in which the specific effect is executed in the second game mode (to the transition high accuracy stage). It can be said that the transition rate is high, or there is a case where the transition to the challenge mode is more preferential in the transition high probability stage C, although the ratio is the same).

Further, in the gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, the ratio of transition from the third gaming mode (super chance stage) is the first gaming mode (first chance stage) and the second gaming mode (second chance stage). There is a fourth game mode (transition high accuracy stage C) that is higher than the rate of transition from), and the game that is the fourth game mode is the game that is the first game mode and the second game. It can be said that it is more advantageous than both the game which is the mode and the game which is the third game mode (the transition to the challenge mode is given preferential treatment).
Further, in the game in which the specific effect is executed in the third game mode, the plurality of reels have the first stop mode (the number of stops of the BAR symbol is two) and the second stop mode (the number of stops of the BAR symbol is one). ), The third stop mode (the number of stops of the BAR symbol is 0), or the fourth stop mode (the number of stops of the BAR symbol is 3), the third game. There is a case of shifting from the mode to the fourth game mode (when the number of stops of the BAR symbol is 0 or 3, there is a 80/100 probability of shifting to the transition high accuracy stage C and the number of stops of the BAR symbol. If there are one or two, there is a 20/100 chance of shifting to the transition high-accuracy stage C).

Further, in the gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, the ratio of transition from the first gaming mode (first chance stage) is higher than the ratio of transition from the second gaming mode (second chance stage). The fifth game mode (transition high probability stage A) and the sixth game mode (transition height) in which the ratio of transition from the second game mode is higher than the ratio of transition from the first game mode. There is a certain stage B), and the game that is the fifth game mode is more advantageous than the game that is the first game mode (the transition to the challenge mode is given preferential treatment), and the sixth game. It can be said that the game, which is a mode, is more advantageous than the game, which is the second game mode (the transition to the challenge mode is given preferential treatment).
Then, in the game in which the specific effect is executed in the first game mode, the first game is when a plurality of reels are stopped in the first stop mode (a stop mode in which two BAR symbols are stopped on the line L2). The ratio (60/100) of shifting from the mode to the fifth game mode is that the plurality of reels are in the second stop mode (the BAR symbol is 1 on the line L2) in the game in which the specific effect is executed in the first game mode. It can be said that the ratio is higher than the ratio (20/100) of shifting from the first game mode to the fifth game mode when the game is stopped in the stop mode).
Further, the ratio (60/100) of shifting from the second game mode to the sixth game mode when a plurality of reels stop in the second stop mode in the game in which the specific effect is executed in the second game mode. ) Shifts from the second game mode to the sixth game mode when a plurality of reels stop in the first stop mode in the game in which the specific effect is executed in the second game mode (20 /). It can be said that it is higher than 100).

As described above, the gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment has a unique relationship as described above, in addition to the first gaming mode (first chance stage) and the second gaming mode (second chance stage). Third game mode (super chance stage), fourth game mode (transition high accuracy stage C), fifth game mode (transition high accuracy stage A), and sixth game mode (transition high accuracy stage). Since it is equipped with B), it is possible to realize a wider variety of playability.

The first game mode (first chance stage), the second game mode (second chance stage), the third game mode (super chance stage), and the fourth game mode (fourth game mode) described in the present embodiment. The embodiments of the transition high-accuracy stage C), the fifth game mode (transition high-accuracy stage A), and the sixth game mode (transition high-accuracy stage B) are not limited to the above-described embodiments, and the object of the present invention is intended. It can be changed as appropriate within the range to be achieved.
For example, the gaming machine according to the present invention suffices to have at least a first gaming mode and a second gaming mode, and does not necessarily have to include a third gaming mode to a sixth gaming mode.
Further, regarding the comparison of the degree of advantage of each of the game modes described above, the relationship may be reversed within the range of achieving the object of the present invention. In other words, in the above description, a modification in which the more advantageous game mode is disadvantageous and the more disadvantageous game mode is advantageous is allowed.
Further, the staging mode of the above-mentioned specific staging (first aiming staging, second aiming staging, third aiming staging) and the operating conditions suggested by the staging are also appropriately changed within the range of achieving the object of the present invention. It is possible.
Further, the ratio of winning each lottery related to the transition of the game mode described above (the ratio shown in FIGS. 12 (c), 13 (c), and 14 (c)) is also within the range of achieving the object of the present invention. Can be changed as appropriate in.

In light of the contents described above with reference to FIGS. 12 to 14, the transition conditions (8) to (12) shown in FIG. 7 are as follows.
The transition condition (8) is to win the transition to the transition high-accuracy stage A in the transition lottery related to the first chance stage (lottery performed using the lottery table shown in FIG. 12 (c)).
The transition condition (9) is to win the transition to the transition high-accuracy stage B in the transition lottery related to the second chance stage (lottery performed using the lottery table shown in FIG. 13C).
The transition condition (10) is to win the transition to the transition high probability stage A in the transition lottery related to the super chance stage (lottery performed using the lottery table shown in FIG. 14C).
The transition condition (11) is to win the transition to the transition high probability stage B in the transition lottery related to the super chance stage.
The transition condition (12) is to win the transition to the transition high probability stage C in the transition lottery related to the super chance stage.

<Challenge mode>
Next, the challenge mode will be described.
The challenge mode includes a challenge preparation stage and a challenge stage, as shown in FIG.
The challenge preparation stage is a game mode in which the player stays between the transition and the time when the bell navigation is performed a predetermined number of times (for example, 5 times), and after that, the challenge stage is entered.
The challenge stage is a game mode that ends when a set number of games are played for the challenge stage, or when the player falls before the set number of games are played for the challenge stage.
The challenge preparation stage is a game mode in which the bell navigation is performed in the game in which the operation condition bell is derived until the number of bell navigation reaches the predetermined number of times (a game mode in which the bell navigation is guaranteed a predetermined number of times). , The challenge stage is different in that it is a game mode in which the odor bell navigation is not performed in the game from which the operation condition bell is derived.

Here, prior to explaining the details of the challenge preparation stage and the challenge stage, the operation condition bell that is the referent of the bell navigation will be described.
The operating condition bells in the present embodiment are blue bell LCR, red bell LCR, blue bell LRC, red bell LRC, blue bell CLR, red bell CLR, blue bell CRL, red bell CRL, blue bell RLC, red bell RLC, and blue. It is divided into 12 types of bell RCL and red bell RCL, and the ratio from which these operating condition bells are derived is the same (3646/65536 in this embodiment), and is unchanged regardless of the set value.
Therefore, the frequency with which each operating condition bell is derived is configured to be equal.

The blue bell LCR and the blue bell CLR include a bell 1, a bell spill 1 to a bell spill 3. Further, the blue bell LCR and the blue bell CLR are distinguished by using a small combination for control (not shown) that does not win a prize and different combinations of combinations that constitute each internal winning combination. This also applies to other operating condition bells.
The red bell LCR and the red bell CLR are composed of a bell 2, a bell spill 1 to a bell spill 3.
The blue bell LRC and blue bell RLC are configured to include bell 3, bell spill 1 to bell spill 3, and the red bell LRC and red bell RLC are configured to include bell 4, bell spill 1 to bell spill 3. ..
The blue bell CRL and the blue bell RCL are composed of 5 bells and 1 to 3 bell spills, and the red bell CRL and the red bell RCL are composed of 6 bells and 1 to 3 bell spills. ..

Bells 1 to 6 are the roles in which 15 cards are paid out at the time of winning, the symbol combination corresponding to bell 1 is "bell symbol-bell symbol-blue 7 symbol", and the symbol combination corresponding to bell 2 is. "Bell symbol-bell symbol-red 7 symbol", the symbol combination corresponding to bell 3 is "bell symbol-blue 7 symbol-bell symbol", and the symbol combination corresponding to bell 4 is "bell symbol-red 7 symbol". The symbol combination corresponding to the bell 5 is "blue 7 symbol-bell symbol-bell symbol", and the symbol combination corresponding to the bell 6 is "red 7 symbol-bell symbol-bell symbol". be.
Bell spill 1 to bell spill 3 are the roles in which one piece is paid out at the time of winning, and the symbol combination corresponding to bell spill 1 is "bell symbol-bell symbol-replay symbol", which corresponds to bell spill 2. The symbol combination is "bell symbol-replay symbol-bell symbol", and the symbol combination corresponding to the bell spill 3 is "replay symbol-bell symbol-bell symbol".

The common bell described above includes all of the bells 1 to 6 and the bell spill 1, and any of these roles is won regardless of the operation condition of the stop button 27. However, if any of the bells 1 to 6 and the bell spill 1 can be stopped on the effective line, the bells 1 to 6 are preferentially stopped on the effective line.

Next, the details of the pull-in control when the operation condition bell is derived will be described with reference to FIGS. 15 to 17.
FIG. 15 shows a reel stop when the stop button 27 is operated in the correct operation order and the stop button 27 is operated at the correct operation timing when the operation condition bell (particularly, the blue bell LCR) is derived. It is a figure which shows the flow of.
In FIG. 16, when the operation condition bell (particularly, the blue bell LCR) is derived, the stop button 27 is operated in the correct operation order, and the stop button 27 is operated at an operation timing different from the correct operation timing. It is a figure which shows the flow of the reel stop in the case.
FIG. 17 is a diagram showing a flow of reel stop when the stop button 27 is operated in an operation order different from the correct operation order when the operation condition bell (particularly, the blue bell LCR) is derived.

As shown in FIG. 15, in the present embodiment, when the operation condition bell (blue bell LCR in this example) is derived, the stop button 27 operates in the correct operation order (left, middle, right operation in this example). It is operated in order), and the stop button 27 (in this example, the stop button 27R) is operated at the correct operation timing (in this example, the operation timing in which the blue 7 symbol is within the maximum pull-in range with respect to the line L2). In this case, the reel 65 is stopped so that the winning combination of 15 payouts (bell 1 in this example) is stopped on the line L2 (effective line).
On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 16, when the operation condition bell (blue bell LCR in this example) is derived, the stop button 27 is in the correct operation order (left, middle, right operation order in this example). It is operated and the stop button 27 (in this example, the stop button 27R) is different from the correct operation timing (in this example, the operation timing where there is no blue 7 symbol within the maximum pull-in range with respect to the line L2). When operated, the reels 65 are stopped so that one payout combination (in this example, bell spill 1) stops on line L2.

Further, as shown in FIG. 17, when the operation condition bell (blue bell LCR in this example) is derived, the stop button 27 has an operation order different from the correct operation order (right, middle, left in this example). When the reels are operated in the operation order of Is stopped.
Even in this case, the bell symbol is stopped on the effective line on the reels other than the reel that is stopped last, as in the example shown in FIGS. 15 and 16. Therefore, the player cannot specify whether or not the reels are operated in the correct operation order by the stop positions of the reels excluding the reel that is stopped last.

As described above, in the present embodiment, in the game in which the operation condition bell (any of blue bell LCR to red bell RCL) is derived, the stop button 27 is operated in the correct operation order, and the stop button 27 (the present embodiment) is operated. In the embodiment, when the reel to be stopped last) is operated at the correct operation timing, the winning combination (any of bells 1 to 6) in which 15 cards are paid out is stopped on the effective line. On the other hand, in the game, when the stop button 27 is operated in the correct operation order and the stop button 27 is operated at an operation timing different from the correct operation timing, and the stop button 27 is different from the correct operation order. When the operations are performed in the operation order, the winning combination (any of bell spill 1 to bell spill 3) for which one payout is made is stopped on the effective line.
In the present embodiment, the operation order of the correct answer related to the operation condition bell is the operation order of left, middle, and right in the red bell LCR, and the operation order of left, right, and middle in the blue bell LRC and the red bell LRC. , Blue bell CLR and red bell CLR, middle, left, right operation order, blue bell CRL and red bell CRL, middle, right, left operation order, blue bell RLC and red bell RLC, right, left, In the middle operation order, the blue bell RCL and the red bell RCL, the operation order is right, middle, and left.
Further, the operation timing of the correct answer related to the operation condition bell is the line L2 regarding the reel that is stopped last in the operation order of the correct answer in the blue bell LRC, the blue bell CLR, the blue bell CRL, the blue bell RLC, and the blue bell RCL. It is the timing when there is a blue 7 symbol within the maximum pull-in range based on It is the timing when there is a red 7 symbol within the maximum pull-in range with respect to the line L2 with respect to the reel to be stopped.

In particular, in the present embodiment, the blue 7 symbols and the red 7 symbols are arranged beyond the maximum retractable range (4 frames in the present embodiment) in any of the reels 65, and 15 in each of the operation condition bells. There is no operation method of the stop button 27 that simultaneously satisfies the operation conditions of the stop button 27 for winning the winning combination (bells 1 to 6) for which the cards are paid out.
Therefore, in the present embodiment, in order to win any of the bells 1 to 6 at a frequency higher than the frequency (3646/65536) in which the internal winning combination of one of the operating condition bells is derived, the correct answer is correct. It is necessary to execute notification that can specify at least a part of the operation conditions (correct operation order and correct operation timing).

In a part of the game from which the operation condition bell is derived as described above (for example, a game performed in the challenge preparation stage or the AT mode), the game machine 10 performs bell navigation and notifies the correct operation condition. The bell navigation is performed by the instruction display LED 25d, the effect display device 63 (a predetermined display area of the effect display area 62), and the speaker 49.

FIG. 18 is a diagram showing a notification mode of the bell navigation system using the instruction display LED 25d (7-segment display).
FIG. 18 (a) shows the notification mode of the bell navigation related to the blue bell LCR, FIG. 18 (b) shows the notification mode of the bell navigation related to the blue bell LRC, and FIG. 18 (c) shows the notification mode of the bell navigation related to the blue bell CLR. The notification mode of the bell navigation is shown, FIG. 18 (d) shows the notification mode of the bell navigation related to the blue bell CRL, and FIG. 18 (e) shows the notification mode of the bell navigation related to the blue bell RLC. FIG. 18 (f) shows the notification mode of the bell navigation related to the blue bell RCL, FIG. 18 (g) shows the notification mode of the bell navigation related to the red bell LCR, and FIG. 18 (h) shows the notification mode of the bell navigation related to the red bell LRC. The notification mode of the bell navigation is shown, FIG. 18 (i) shows the notification mode of the bell navigation related to the red bell CLR, and FIG. 18 (j) shows the notification mode of the bell navigation related to the red bell CRL. FIG. 18 (k) shows the notification mode of the bell navigation related to the red bell RLC, and FIG. 18 (l) shows the notification mode of the bell navigation related to the red bell RCL.
As is clear from FIG. 18, the instruction display LED 25d has a different lighting mode according to each operation condition bell, and can notify one of a plurality of types of operation conditions. As shown in FIG. 6, the instruction display LED 25d is controlled by the game state control unit 110.

Therefore, the gaming machine 10 sets one of the operating conditions of the notification means (instruction display LED 25d) and the plurality of types of operating conditions related to the stop button 27 to some games (for example, a game performed in a challenge mode or an AT mode). It can be said that there is a first period (challenge preparation stage) in which the notification means is provided with a notification control means (game state control unit 110) for notifying the notification means, and the notification means is used to notify the operating conditions a plurality of times.

19 and 20 are diagrams showing a display mode related to the bell navigation system (displayed in the effect display area 62) by the effect display device 63. In the following description, the bell navigation system by the effect display device 63 may be referred to as "operation instruction effect", and the display mode related to the bell navigation shown in FIGS. 19 and 20 may be referred to as "display related to operation instruction effect". be.
FIG. 19 (a) shows a display related to the operation instruction effect corresponding to the blue bell LCR, and FIG. 19 (b) shows the display related to the operation instruction effect corresponding to the blue bell LRC. ) Shows the display related to the operation instruction effect corresponding to the blue bell CLR, FIG. 19 (d) shows the display related to the operation instruction effect corresponding to the blue bell CRL, and FIG. 19 (e) shows the display related to the operation instruction effect corresponding to the blue bell CRL. The display related to the operation instruction effect corresponding to the RLC is shown, and FIG. 19 (f) shows the display related to the operation instruction effect corresponding to the blue bell RCL.
FIG. 20 (a) shows a display related to the operation instruction effect corresponding to the red bell LCR, and FIG. 20 (b) shows a display related to the operation instruction effect corresponding to the red bell LRC. ) Shows the display related to the operation instruction effect corresponding to the red bell CLR, FIG. 20 (d) shows the display related to the operation instruction effect corresponding to the red bell CRL, and FIG. 20 (e) shows the display related to the operation instruction effect corresponding to the red bell CRL. The display related to the operation instruction effect corresponding to the RLC is shown, and FIG. 20 (f) shows the display related to the operation instruction effect corresponding to the red bell RCL.
As is clear from FIGS. 19 and 20, the effect display device 63 has a different display mode according to each operation condition bell, and can notify one of a plurality of types of operation conditions. As shown in FIG. 6, the effect display device 63 is controlled by the sub control unit 210 and the effect display unit 220.

Therefore, the gaming machine 10 displays a display related to the display means (effect display device 63) and an operation instruction effect for instructing one of a plurality of types of operation conditions related to the stop button 27 (for example, a game (for example). , A display control means (sub-control unit 210 and effect display unit 220) to be displayed on the display means in the challenge preparation stage or the game performed in the AT mode), and the first period (challenge) in which the operation instruction effect is performed multiple times. It can be said that there is a preparation stage).

Next, the challenge preparation stage will be described with reference to FIG.
FIG. 21 (a) shows a display mode of the effect display area 62 during rotation of the reel 65 in the game in which the operation condition bell is derived in the challenge preparation stage, and FIG. 21 (b) shows the display mode in the challenge preparation stage. In the game in which the operation condition bell is derived, the display mode of the effect display area 62 when all the reels 65 are stopped is shown, and FIG. 21 (c) schematically shows a lottery table for an item lottery related to a challenge preparation stage. Is shown.

In the effect display area 62 in the challenge preparation stage, as shown in FIGS. 21 (a) and 21 (b), a star-shaped effect display LS is displayed in a specific display area (center of the display area in this example). To.
The staging display LS displays the history of the bells that won the prize in the challenge preparation stage, and when a blue bell (bell 1, bell 3, bell 5) is won, a blue star shape is displayed at one of the tops of the staging display LS. The effect display (effect display SS shown in FIG. 21 (b)) is additionally displayed, and when the red bell (bell 2, bell 4, bell 6) is won, a red star shape is displayed at one of the vertices of the effect display LS. The effect display is additionally displayed.
As mentioned above, since the challenge preparation stage is guaranteed to perform the bell navigation five times, when the challenge preparation stage is completed, a blue star-shaped effect display SS or a blue star-shaped effect display SS or each of the five vertices of the effect display LS is completed. A red star-shaped staging display will be displayed.
In this embodiment, when the blue bell or the red bell is won, that is, when the reel 65 is stopped in the stop mode corresponding to the blue bell or the red bell, the effect display SS is additionally displayed. , Not necessarily limited to this embodiment. For example, when the blue bell or the red bell is derived (that is, when the instruction display LED 25d is lit in the lighting mode corresponding to the blue bell or the red bell (lighting mode shown in FIG. 18), or when the effect display device 63 is lit. When the display related to the operation instruction effect corresponding to the blue bell or the red bell (display mode shown in FIGS. 19 and 20) is displayed), the display corresponding to the effect display SS is additionally displayed in the effect display area 62. May be good.

Therefore, the gaming machine 10 has either an operation condition notified by the notification means (instruction display LED 25d) or a stop mode of the plurality of reels 65 stopped based on the operation of the stop button 27 according to the operation condition. A specific display (star-shaped effect display SS illustrated in FIG. 21B) that can be identified is displayed in a predetermined display area (vertex of the effect display LS) of the display means (effect display device 63), and is predetermined. The trigger for increasing the specific display in the display area of the above is at least a part of the notification of the operation condition by the notification means, or at least a part of the stop of the plurality of reels 65 based on the operation of the stop button 27 according to the operation condition. It can be said that there is.
Here, "operation of the stop button 27 according to the operating conditions" is synonymous with operating the stop button 27 under the correct operating conditions.

Further, the gaming machine 10 can identify either the operation condition instructed by the operation instruction effect or the stop mode of the plurality of reels stopped based on the operation of the stop button according to the operation condition. The display (the star-shaped effect display SS shown in FIG. 21B) can be distinguished from the display related to the operation instruction effect (display mode shown in FIGS. 19 and 20) by the display means (effect display device 63). ) Can be said to be displayed.
As a result, a specific display is displayed separately from the display related to the operation instruction effect, so that the player can easily confirm the operation conditions notified in the first period (or the stopping mode of the reel stopped according to the display). can.

The display mode of the effect display area 62 shown in FIGS. 21 (a) and 21 (b) is only a specific example of the specific display. For example, the operation conditions (or the stop mode according to the specific display) that can be identified by the specific display are not limited to the two types (the one corresponding to the blue bell and the one corresponding to the red bell) as in the present embodiment. For example, there may be 6 types of prizes (bells 1 to 6) corresponding to the operation condition bell, 12 types of notification modes corresponding to the operation condition bell (12 types of lighting modes shown in FIG. 19, or 12 types of lighting modes). , 12 types of display modes shown in FIGS. 20 and 21). In other words, the number of operating conditions (or stopping modes according thereto) identified by the specific display can be appropriately changed according to the specifications of the gaming machine that implements the present invention (particularly, the configuration of the winning combination).

When the challenge preparation stage is completed, that is, when the effect display SS is displayed on all five vertices of the effect display LS, an item lottery is performed using the lottery table shown in FIG. 21 (c). The range of random numbers used in the lottery is 0 to 99.
Here, the item lottery is a lottery for determining an item that gives an advantage to the challenge stage, and in this embodiment, two types of items (items A to D) with different benefits are prepared. .. Specifically, the benefit of item A is that it does not fall during the period in which the specified number of games are played (the fall lottery is not executed, or the challenge stage is maintained even if the fall lottery is won). The benefit of item B is that the number of games set in the challenge stage (the number of remaining games displayed in the effect display area 62) in one game from which a specific internal lottery result (for example, normal replay) is derived is two. Is to be subtracted. The benefit of item C is that even if you win the fall lottery, you can ignore it only once and maintain the challenge stage. The benefit of item D is that it will not fall until all the number of games set in the challenge stage has been exhausted, that is, the transition to AT mode will be confirmed.
In the present embodiment, the degree of advantage of item A and item B is about the same in terms of the ratio of transition from the challenge stage to the AT mode, and the degree of advantage of item C is higher than the degree of advantage of item A and item B. The advantage of item D is the highest.
Although the details will be described later, the item D is an item that can be acquired by the item lottery related to the challenge stage, and may not be acquired by the item lottery related to the challenge preparation stage.
Further, the items A to D change the degree of advantage in terms of the ratio of transition from the challenge stage to the AT mode, but the implementation of the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the number of medals to be acquired in the challenge stage may be changed, or the number of games in the AT mode may be changed.

As shown in FIG. 21 (c), in the item lottery related to the challenge preparation stage, the lottery probability is determined by the bias of the operation condition bell (the ratio of the number of times the blue bell is won and the number of times the red bell is won). It has a changing structure.
Specifically, when the number of winnings of the blue bell is 2 times and the number of winnings of the red bell is 3 times, the lottery wins the item A with a probability of 60/100 and the item has a probability of 30/100. You win B, you win item C with a probability of 10/100, and you never win item D. Further, the winning probability of the lottery is the same even when the number of times the blue bell is won is 3 and the number of times the red bell is won is 2.
When the number of times the blue bell has been won is 1 and the number of times the red bell has been won is 4, the lottery has a 40/100 chance of winning item A and a 30/100 chance of winning item B. There is a 30/100 chance that item C will be won and item D will not be won. Further, the winning probability of the lottery is the same even when the number of times the blue bell is won is four and the number of times the red bell is won is one.
As shown in FIG. 21 (c), in the present embodiment, the item lottery performed at the end of the challenge preparation stage is not unwinned, and the player always obtains some items before shifting to the challenge stage. There is.
However, the implementation of the present invention is not limited to this, and the item lottery performed at the end of the challenge preparation stage may be non-winning, and the player may move to the challenge stage without acquiring the item.

The item lottery related to the above-mentioned challenge preparation stage is subsequently performed due to a bias in the number of winnings of the blue bell or the red bell (that is, a bias in the number of times the reel 65 is stopped in the stop mode corresponding to the blue bell or the red bell). It changes the degree of advantage of the transitioning challenge stage, but is not necessarily limited to this embodiment. For example, due to the bias of the number of times the blue bell or the red bell is derived (that is, the bias of the operation condition notified by the bell navigation or the bias of the operation condition instructed by the operation instruction effect), the challenge stage to be transferred thereafter. The degree of advantage may be changed.
In addition, in the item lottery related to the above-mentioned challenge preparation stage, the larger the bias (the more the prize is biased to one of the blue bell or the red bell), the easier it is to acquire advantageous items, and the more advantageous the subsequent game development is. However, the relationship may be the opposite. That is, the smaller the bias (the more uniform the winning of the blue bell or the red bell), the easier it is to acquire an advantageous item, and the more advantageous the subsequent game development may be.
In addition, the item lottery related to the above-mentioned challenge preparation stage changes the degree of advantage of the game mode (challenge stage) to be transferred after that, but the degree of advantage of the game mode (challenge preparation stage) currently staying. May be changed.
Further, the items that can be obtained by the item lottery related to the above-mentioned challenge preparation stage are advantageous to the player, but some of them may be disadvantageous. In other words, it suffices to change the degree of advantage of the game mode in which the player is staying at the present time or the game mode in which the game mode is changed thereafter, and the change may be advantageous or disadvantageous.

Therefore, there is a bias in the operating conditions notified by multiple notifications (five bell navigations) in the first period (challenge preparation stage), or a plurality of reels stopped based on the operation of the stop button according to the operating conditions. It can be said that the degree of advantage in the first period or after the first period (challenge stage) changes depending on the bias of the suspension mode.
By having such a feature, the gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment can have a role of improving the interest that has not existed in the past for the notification of the operating conditions, and can realize a new game playability. can.
Here, "the bias of the operating conditions notified by a plurality of notifications, or the bias of the stopping mode of a plurality of reels stopped based on the operation of the stop button according to the operating conditions, causes the first period or the first period. "The degree of advantage changes after one period" means that the result of the operating condition notified in the lottery that affects the degree of advantage (the lottery for transition to the transition high probability stage) is directly referred to as in the present embodiment. It is sufficient if the phenomenon that satisfies the contents described in the above "" can be confirmed.

Further, the derivation probability (3646/65536) of the operation condition bell which is the target of the bell navigation in this embodiment is the same in all 12 types, and the number of medals (15 medals) to be paid out when operated under the correct operation condition. ) Is the same.
Therefore, depending on the stopping mode (bells 1 to 6) of the plurality of reels stopped based on the operation of the stop button according to the operating conditions (correct operating conditions notified by the bell navigation) that affect the change in the degree of advantage. It can be said that the degree of advantage (payout of 15 cards) regarding the acquisition of the game medium (medals) granted is the same regardless of the operation conditions.
In this way, the bias of the operating conditions notified in the first period (or the bias of the stopping mode of the reels stopped according to the bias) does not affect the number of acquired game media, so that the game balance (ball ejection property) should be maintained. Can be done.

As described above, in the item lottery related to the challenge preparation stage, when the challenge preparation stage is completed, that is, the operation condition bell is won 5 times according to the bell navigation 5 times, and the 5 vertices of the effect display LS are all star-shaped. It is done when the display is filled with SS.
Therefore, the gaming machine 10 provides a first lottery means for performing a first lottery (item lottery related to the challenge preparation stage) for changing the degree of advantage in the first period (challenge preparation stage) or after the first period (challenge stage). In preparation, the number of specific displays (star-shaped effect display SS shown in FIG. 21B) displayed in the predetermined display area (vertex of the effect display LS) in the first period reaches a predetermined number (5). At that time, it can be said that the first lottery is held.
As a result, the player can confirm the history of the operating conditions (or the stopping mode of the reels stopped according to the operation conditions) notified in the first period, and the player is delighted in the process of reaching the predetermined number. Can be done.

In the operation condition bell of the present embodiment, when the stop button 27 is operated under the operation condition (incorrect operation condition) that does not follow the bell navigation, any of the bell spills 1 to 3 is established, and the bells 1 to 6 are set. Not satisfied. Therefore, even if the bell navigation is performed five times, the specific display displayed at the apex of the effect display LS may not reach a predetermined number (five). As a countermeasure in such a case, the specification may be such that the challenge preparation stage is maintained until the specific display reaches a predetermined number.
In other words, in the first period (challenge preparation stage), at least until the number of specific displays displayed in a predetermined display area (vertex of the staging display LS) reaches a predetermined number (star shape illustrated in FIG. 21B). It may be a period to continue (until the number of staging display SS is five).
With such specifications, it is guaranteed that the player will have the opportunity of the first lottery at least once, which can give the player a sense of security (giving the player a disappointment that the first lottery is not performed). There is no).

Further, as shown in FIG. 7, the gaming modes according to the present embodiment include a normal mode, an advantageous mode (AT mode) which is advantageous for acquiring a game medium as compared with the normal mode, and an advantageous mode as compared with the normal mode. It can be said that the specific mode (challenge mode), which is advantageous for the transition to, is included, and the first period (waiting preparation stage) is the period during which the user can stay in the specific mode.
Then, as described above, the item lottery related to the challenge preparation stage changes the rate of transition from the specific mode to the advantageous mode. In other words, the first is due to the bias of the operating conditions notified by the multiple notifications in the first period, or the bias of the stopping mode of the plurality of reels stopped based on the operation of the stop button according to the operating conditions. It can be said that the rate of transition from the specific mode in which the period is staying to the advantageous mode changes.

Next, the challenge stage will be described with reference to FIGS. 22 and 23.
FIG. 22A schematically shows a lottery table for a fall lottery related to a challenge stage, and FIG. 22B schematically shows a lottery table for a remaining game subtraction lottery related to a challenge stage. FIG. 22 (c) schematically shows a lottery table for an item lottery related to a challenge stage, and FIG. 22 (d) schematically shows a lottery table for a transition lottery at the time of a fall. The range of random numbers used in any of the lottery is 0 to 99.
FIG. 23A is a diagram showing a display mode of the effect display area 62 related to the fourth aiming effect while the reel 65 is rotating, and FIG. 23B is a diagram showing the fourth aiming effect while the reel 65 is stopped. It is a figure which shows the display mode of the effect display area 62.

The challenge stage is set to a predetermined number of games (for example, 30 times) at the start of the challenge stage, and shifts to the AT mode (initial stage) when the set number of games is exhausted without a fall lottery.
Specifically, in the challenge stage, when a normal replay or an operation condition bell is derived, a fall lottery is performed using the lottery table shown in FIG. 22 (a). In the challenge stage, if an internal lottery result other than the normal replay or the operation condition bell is derived, the fall lottery will not be performed.
Normally, the replay is derived with a probability of about 1/8 (about 12.5%), and the operation condition bell is derived with a probability of about 2/3 (about 66.7%). Of these, about 4/5 (about 80%) of the games will have a fall lottery.
In addition, the probability of winning the fall lottery is 10/100 (10%) when the normal replay is derived, and the probability of winning the fall lottery when the operation condition bell is derived is 2/100 (2). %)It has become.
Considering these, assuming that there is no benefit of the item, the probability of falling per game performed in the challenge stage is about 1.9%, and 30 games are digested without falling. The probability is about 56%.
As mentioned above, you can always get items before moving to the challenge stage (at the end of the challenge preparation stage), so you can pass through the challenge stage without falling and AT mode (initial stage). The probability of transitioning to is over 56%.

Further, the number of games set in the challenge stage may be subtracted more than the normal subtraction (one subtraction for each game) due to the fourth aiming effect that can be performed during the stay period. The probability of shifting from the challenge stage to AT mode is further improved.
Here, the fourth aiming effect is an effect performed when a special replay (special replay A to special replay D) is derived in the game performed on the challenge stage. The probability that a special replay (special replay A to special replay D) is derived in the challenge mode is the same as that in the normal mode, and the total is about 1/12.
FIG. 23A shows a display mode of the effect display area 62 at the timing when the fourth aiming effect occurs (during rotation of the reel 65). At this time, the effect display N41 and the effect display N42 are displayed in the effect display area 62 as the display related to the fourth aiming effect. As will be described later, in the fourth aiming effect, the smaller the number of stops of the BAR symbol on the line L2, the more advantageous the lottery related to the above subtraction (the lottery for subtracting the number of games related to the challenge stage). To urge the player to avoid stopping the BAR symbol in (To be exact, the BAR symbol does not stop on the line L2 after operating the stop button 27 at the operation timing at which the BAR symbol can be pulled into the line L2). It is common with the effect display N11 to the effect display N31 in that the content is included and the content represents the operation timing of the stop button 27. Further, the effect display N42 is common to the effect display N12 to the effect display N32 in that it represents a reverse push (the reel 65R is operated first) and represents the operation order of the stop buttons 27. ..

FIG. 23 (b) shows a display mode of the effect display area 62 when all the reels 65 are stopped after the fourth aiming effect shown in FIG. 23 (a) is generated. The figure shows a state in which the BAR symbol does not stop on the line L2 by operating each stop button 27 at an appropriate operation timing in the game in which the special replay A is derived. At this time, the lottery table shown in FIG. 22B is used to perform a game number subtraction lottery related to the challenge stage.
As shown in FIG. 22 (b), in the game in which the special replay A is derived (when the BAR symbol does not stop on the line L2), the lottery wins the subtraction of 5 games with a probability of 80/100. However, there is a 20/100 chance that the subtraction of 10 games will be won, and there will be no non-winning. Further, in the game in which the special replay B is derived (when the number of BAR symbols stopped on the line L2 is allowed up to 1), the lottery is not won with a probability of 90/100 and 10/100. You win the subtraction of 5 games with the probability of. Further, in the game in which the special replay C is derived (when the number of BAR symbols stopped on the line L2 is allowed up to 2), the lottery is not won with a probability of 95/100 and 5/100. You win the subtraction of 5 games with the probability of. In addition, in the game in which the special replay D is derived (when the number of BAR symbols stopped on the line L2 is allowed up to 3), the lottery is not won with a probability of 100/100, and the challenge stage is entered. The set number of games is not subtracted.

When the game number subtraction lottery related to the challenge stage is won, as shown in FIG. 23B, the subtraction game number display N43 indicating the number of winning games is the number of remaining games indicating the number of games set at that time. It is displayed in the vicinity of the display ZG1, and then the number of games indicated by the remaining game number display ZG1 is updated to a subtracted value.

Furthermore, if the internal lottery result derived in the game performed in the challenge stage is a specific role (weak cherry, strong cherry, watermelon, chance eye), in addition to the fall lottery not being performed, FIG. 22 ( Using the lottery table shown in c), a lottery (item lottery related to the challenge stage) in which items A to D can be acquired is executed. If you win the lottery and get some items, the probability of shifting to AT mode from the challenge stage is further improved.
Specifically, when a weak cherry is derived, the lottery is non-winning with a probability of 70/100, winning item A with a probability of 20/100, and winning item B with a probability of 5/100. There is a 5/100 chance that item C will be won and item D will not be won.
Also, when a strong cherry is derived, the lottery is non-winning with a probability of 45/100, winning item A with a probability of 20/100, winning item B with a probability of 5/100, and 20 / There is a 100 chance of winning item C and a 10/100 chance of winning item D.
Also, when the watermelon is derived, the lottery will be non-winning with a probability of 70/100, winning item A with a probability of 5/100, winning item B with a probability of 20/100, and 5/100. There is a probability that item C will be won and item D will not be won.
Further, when the chance eye is derived, the lottery is non-winning with a probability of 70/100, winning item A with a probability of 10/100, winning item B with a probability of 10/100, and 5 /. There is a 100 chance of winning item C and a 5/100 chance of winning item D.
As described above, the item lottery related to the challenge stage is different from the item lottery related to the challenge preparation stage in that the winning probability changes based on the internal lottery result (specific role) that is not the target of Bell Navi. In addition, the item lottery related to the challenge stage is different from the item lottery related to the challenge preparation stage in that there are cases where the item is not won (when the item cannot be acquired). Further, the item lottery related to the challenge stage is different from the item lottery related to the challenge preparation stage in that the item D may be acquired.

Therefore, in the second period (challenge stage), the gaming machine 10 changes the ratio of shifting from the specific mode (challenge mode) in which the second period is staying to the advantageous mode (AT mode) in the second lottery (challenge). It can be said that it is equipped with a second lottery means for performing an item lottery related to the stage).
Then, the first lottery (item lottery related to the challenge preparation stage) is based on the bias of the operation conditions notified by the notification means indicated by the predetermined number of specific displays, or the operation of the stop button according to the operation conditions. The bias of the stopping mode of the stopped multiple reels is a lottery that affects the judgment result, while the second lottery is a lottery in which the internal lottery result derived in the game in which the second lottery is performed affects the judgment result. It can be said that there is.
In this way, the first lottery and the second lottery with different tastes can be executed, and the benefit of winning the lottery is the change in the transition ratio from the specific mode to the advantageous mode. It is possible to realize sexuality (a new concern that enhances the interest of games).

If the fall lottery is won in the challenge stage, the transition lottery at the time of the fall is executed using the lottery table shown in FIG. 22 (d).
Specifically, the non-advantageous section is determined as the transition destination with a probability of 90/100, and the normal mode (normal stage) is determined as the transition destination with a probability of 10/100. That is, the former is the case where the transition condition (18) is satisfied, and the latter is the case where the transition condition (17) is satisfied. As described above, the latter case is more advantageous than the former case because the number of games played before reaching the ceiling game tends to be smaller.
In FIG. 22D, a lottery table having a common lottery probability (which is unchanged regardless of the set value and the internal lottery result) is illustrated, but the lottery probability changes according to the set value and the internal lottery result. A lottery table may be used.

As described above, the challenge preparation stage and the challenge stage are both game modes in which the former shifts to the latter during the stay period of the same challenge mode. Further, the challenge preparation stage is a game mode in which the bell navigation is performed in the game in which the operation condition bell is derived, while the challenge stage is not performed in the game in which the operation condition bell is derived.
However, in the practice of the present invention, the challenge stage does not have to be completely unoperated by Bell Navi. However, it is preferable that the bell navigation is executed less frequently than in the challenge preparation stage. In other words, there is a second period (challenge stage) that shifts from the first period (challenge preparation stage) within the stay period of the same specific mode (challenge mode), and in the first period, the operating conditions are notified by the notification means. The frequency is higher than that of the second period, and there is a bias in the operating conditions notified by multiple notifications in the first period, or a plurality of stops based on the operation of the stop button according to the operating conditions. It is preferable that the ratio of shifting to the advantageous mode from the first period to the second period changes depending on the bias of the reel stop mode.
This is because the playability of the present invention can be enjoyed in the first period in which the notification frequency is high, and then the AT mode can be entered after the second period in which the result is received, so that the playability can be emphasized.

The contents regarding the benefits of the above-mentioned items and the relationship between the degree of advantage of each item may be appropriately changed as long as the object of the present invention is achieved.

<About AT mode>

Next, the AT mode will be described with reference to FIGS. 24 and 25.
FIG. 24 (a) schematically shows a lottery table of the transition lottery to the addition specialization mode, and FIG. 24 (b) schematically shows a lottery table of the transition lottery at the end of AT. The range of random numbers used in any of the lottery is 0 to 99.
FIG. 25A is a diagram showing a display mode of the effect display area 62 related to the fifth aiming effect while the reel 65 is rotating, and FIG. 25B is a diagram showing the fifth aiming effect while the reel 65 is stopped. It is a figure which shows the display mode of the effect display area 62.

As mentioned above, the AT mode includes an initial stage, an AT main stage, and an ending stage. Further, as shown in FIG. 7, the AT mode may shift from the AT main stage to the additional specialization mode.
Since the outline of each stage included in the AT mode has already been explained, here, the characteristic effect (fifth aiming effect) performed when shifting from the AT main stage to the additional special mode and the effect at that time. The transition lottery to be held in Japan will be described. Also, the determination of the migration destination at the end of the AT main stage will be described.

Here, the fifth aiming effect is an effect performed when a special replay (special replay A to special replay D) is derived in a game performed on the AT main stage. The probability that a special replay (special replay A to special replay D) is derived in the challenge mode is the same as that in the normal mode, and the total is about 1/12. Further, the probability that the special replay D is derived is about 1/80 when viewed alone.
FIG. 25A shows a display mode of the effect display area 62 at the timing when the fifth aiming effect occurs (during rotation of the reel 65). At this time, the effect display N51 and the effect display N52 are displayed in the effect display area 62 as the display related to the fifth aiming effect. As will be described later, the fifth aiming effect can shift to the additional special mode only when the special replay D in which the BAR symbols on the line L2 can be aligned is derived, and the special replay A to the special replay C are derived. If so, the AT main stage is maintained.
If the mode shifts to the addition special mode, it is certain that the number of games set on the AT main stage will increase, which is advantageous. Therefore, the staging display N51 is operated so as to stop the BAR symbol on the line L2. It is common with the effect display N11 to the effect display N41 in that it includes a content that prompts the player to do so and represents the operation timing of the stop button 27. Further, the effect display N52 is common to the effect display N12 to the effect display N42 in that it represents a reverse push (the reel 65R is operated first) and represents the operation order of the stop button 27. ..

25 (b) shows a display mode of the effect display area 62 when all the reels 65 are stopped after the fifth aiming effect shown in FIG. 25 (a) is generated. In the figure, in a game in which the special replay D is derived, a state in which the BAR symbols are aligned on the line L2 is shown by operating each stop button 27 at an appropriate operation timing by the player. At this time, using the lottery table shown in FIG. 24A, a lottery for shifting to the additional specialization mode is performed.
As shown in FIG. 24 (a), the game in which the special replay A is derived (when the BAR symbol does not stop on the line L2) and the game in which the special replay B is derived (the BAR symbol stopped on the line L2). In both the case where the maximum number of BAR symbols is allowed to be 1) and the game from which the special replay C is derived (when the number of BAR symbols stopped on the line L2 is allowed up to 2), the lottery is performed. , There is a 100/100 chance that you will not win and you will not win.
On the other hand, in the game in which the special replay D is derived (when the number of BAR symbols stopped on the line L2 is allowed up to 3), the lottery is won with a probability of 100/100 and is not won. There is no such thing. In other words, when the special replay D is derived in the AT main stage, it always shifts to the additional special mode.
Therefore, the transition condition (24) illustrated in FIG. 7 is that the special replay D is derived in the AT main stage.

When the lottery for shifting to the addition special mode is won, as shown in FIG. 25B, the effect display N53 that deterministically notifies that the addition is added is displayed near the center of the effect display area 62.
The remaining game number display ZG2 indicating the number of games set in the AT main stage at that time is displayed in the effect display area 62 over the stay period of the AT main stage, and is used for the fifth aiming effect. It is not directly related and will be updated (increased) when an addition occurs in the addition special mode.

Next, the determination of the migration destination at the end of the AT main stage will be described.
As described above, when the number of games set in the AT main stage becomes 0, the AT main stage ends. At this time, the transition lottery at the end of AT is executed using the lottery table shown in FIG. 24 (b).
Specifically, the non-advantageous section is determined as the transition destination with a probability of 90/100, and the normal mode (normal stage) is determined as the transition destination with a probability of 10/100. That is, the former is the case where the transition condition (21) is satisfied, and the latter is the case where the transition condition (20) is satisfied. As described above, the latter case is more advantageous than the former case because the number of games played before reaching the ceiling game tends to be smaller.
In FIG. 24B, a lottery table having a common lottery probability (which is unchanged regardless of the set value and the internal lottery result) is illustrated, but the lottery probability changes according to the set value and the internal lottery result. A lottery table may be used.

<Additional specialization mode>
The additional special mode is a game mode specialized for a process of increasing the number of games set in the AT main stage (so-called additional process).
In the present embodiment, the bell navigation is not performed in each stage included in the addition specialization mode, or the frequency of the bell navigation is set to be lower than the frequency of the bell navigation in the AT main stage.
Further, in the present embodiment, the total probability that the special replay (special replay A to special replay D) is derived in the additional special mode is about 1 / 4.8, and the other game modes (normal mode, It is higher than about 1/12, which is the sum of the derivation probabilities of special replays in (challenge mode, AT mode). This is realized by allocating the lottery value of the internal lottery normally allocated to the replay in other game modes to the lottery value of the special replay, and there is no change in the derivation probability of the entire replay combination. It shall be.

As shown in FIG. 7, the additional specialization mode includes a companion gathering stage, a battle stage, a first specialization stage, a second specialization stage, and a third specialization stage.
The companion gathering stage is a game mode in which the companions used in the battle stage are acquired. In this embodiment, the companions that can be acquired in the companion gathering stage play a role of making the development of the battle stage (subsequent transition destination) advantageous, and the companion gathering stage can be said to be the preparation period of the battle stage.
The battle stage is a game mode in which the more damage points given to the enemy character, the higher the special stage (1st special stage, 2nd special stage, and 3rd special stage) to be transferred to. .. Here, the "upper specialized stage" means that the expected value of the number of games of the AT main stage added in the specialized stage is a larger specialized stage.
Specifically, in the present embodiment, the expected value of the number of AT main stage games added in the first specialized stage is about 20 games, and the number of AT main stage games added in the second specialized stage. The expected value of is about 40 games, and the expected value of the number of AT main stage games added in the 3rd specialized stage is about 60 games, so the 3rd specialized stage is the highest specialized stage. Yes, the first specialization stage is the lowest specialization stage, and the second specialization stage is an intermediate specialization stage.
One of the end conditions of the first special stage is that the game is played a specified number of times (for example, eight times), and one of the end conditions of the second special stage is a specified number of times (for example, five times). ) Is to be played, and one of the conditions for ending the third special stage is to be non-winning in the continuous lottery (for example, 1/2 continuous lottery) performed in each game. The stay period tends to be shorter in the order of specialization stage> 2nd specialization stage> 3rd specialization stage (the tendency is opposite to the tendency of the number of games of the AT main stage to be added). By increasing the number of games that increase with each addition process, the impression given to the player can be strengthened for each increase.
When the first specialization stage, the second specialization stage, and the third specialization stage are completed, in principle, the stage shifts to the AT main stage, which is the target of the addition processing. However, if it is determined that the number of medals to be acquired in the AT mode exceeds a predetermined number (for example, 2400) as a result of the addition, the medals may be shifted to the ending stage without shifting to the AT main stage.
Therefore, the transition condition (30) shown in FIG. 7 is that the game is played a predetermined number of times (for example, eight times) in the first specialization stage, and the transition condition (32) shown in FIG. 7 is the first. 3 The continuous lottery (for example, 1/2 continuous lottery) performed in each game in the special stage is not won.
The details of the end conditions of the second specialization stage will be described later.

Therefore, the plurality of types of game modes include a normal mode, an advantageous mode (AT mode) that is more advantageous for acquiring a game medium (medal) than the normal mode, and a specialization that enhances the degree of advantage for acquiring a game medium in the advantageous mode. Multiple specialized modes (first specialized stage, second specialized stage, and third) that include a mode (additional specialized mode) and differ in the degree of increasing the degree of advantage related to the acquisition of the game medium in the advantageous mode. It can be said that there is a specialized stage).

<About the fellow gathering stage>
Next, the group gathering stage will be described with reference to FIGS. 26 to 28.
FIG. 26 (a) is a flowchart relating to the group gathering stage processing, and FIG. 26 (b) schematically shows a lottery table of the first lottery relating to the group gathering.
FIG. 27A is a diagram showing a display mode of the effect display area 62 related to the sixth aiming effect while the reel 65 is rotating, and FIG. 27B is a diagram showing the sixth aiming effect while the reel 65 is stopped. It is a figure which shows the display mode of the effect display area 62.
28 (a) to 28 (c) are time charts showing specific examples of the game progress of the fellow gathering stage.
The range of random numbers used in any of the lottery tables shown in FIGS. 26 to 28 is 0 to 99.

In the fellow gathering stage, when the replay symbols are aligned with the lines L1 to L5 after being transferred (to be exact, in the game in which the special replay is derived, the operation sequence other than the reverse push (reel 65L or reel 65C is stopped first). When the stop button 27 is operated in the order), the process ends. At this time, the stage shifts from the group gathering stage to the battle stage.
Therefore, the transition condition (25) shown in FIG. 7 is that the replay symbols are aligned with the lines L1 to L5 in the fellow gathering stage (in the game in which the special replay is derived, the stop button 27 is operated in an operation order other than the reverse push. Is Rukoto.

Further, the companion gathering stage ends when a predetermined number of games (for example, 20 times) are played without satisfying the above-mentioned transition condition (25). At this time, the stage shifts from the group gathering stage to the first specialized stage.
Therefore, the transition condition (26) illustrated in FIG. 7 is that a predetermined number of games are played in the companion gathering stage without satisfying the transition condition (25).

Therefore, the plurality of types of game modes include a specific game mode (companion gathering stage), and the end condition of the specific game mode is the first operation mode in the specific game (game from which a special replay is derived). The first condition (transition condition (25)) that is satisfied when the stop button 27 is operated in (operation order other than reverse pressing) and the predetermined number of games (20 times) after the specific game mode is started are performed. It can be said that there is a second condition (transition condition (26)) that is satisfied when it is performed.

The companion gathering stage is positioned as a preparatory stage before transitioning to the battle stage, and the more companions you acquire during your stay, the more advantageous it becomes when you transition to the battle stage.
Here, in order to explain how to acquire friends, FIG. 26 will be used to explain the fellow gathering stage processing performed at the start of the game performed in the fellow gathering stage (when the start lever 26 is operated).
First, in step S101, the game state control unit 110 determines whether or not the special replay has been derived, proceeds to step S103 when the condition is not satisfied, and proceeds to step S115 when the condition is satisfied.
In step S103, the game state control unit 110 determines whether or not the number of allies acquired up to that point has reached the upper limit (for example, four), and if the condition is not satisfied, the process proceeds to step S105. , When the condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S119.

In step S105, the game state control unit 110 performs the first lottery related to the gathering of friends. The lottery table shown in FIG. 26B is used for the lottery.
As shown in FIG. 26B, in the lottery, the lottery probability changes based on the internal lottery result (winning combination) derived in the game. The notation "bell" in the figure is a general term for the above-mentioned operating condition bell and common bell, and means that either the operating condition bell or the common bell is derived. Further, the notation of "acquisition of allies" in the figure means that one of allies A to D, which will be described later, is acquired.
Specifically, when the bell is derived, there is a probability of 85/100 that the player will not win, and a probability of 15/100 that the player will win the match.
In addition, when a weak cherry is derived, there is a 50/100 chance that the player will not win, and a 50/100 chance that the player will win the match.
In addition, when a strong cherry is derived, there is a 100/100 chance that a friend will be won and there will be no non-winning.
In addition, when a watermelon is derived, there is a 30/100 chance that it will not be won, and a 70/100 chance that it will be won.
In addition, if the chance eye is derived, there is a 40/100 chance that the player will not win, and a 60/100 chance that the player will win the match.
As mentioned above, only strong cherries can always get friends.

The probability of acquiring friends per game in the group gathering stage is not constant because the probability of deriving a specific role (weak cherry, strong cherry, watermelon, chance eye) changes depending on the set value. It is adjusted to be about 1 / 7.6 to about 1 / 7.9.
Therefore, assuming that 20 games are played in the group gathering stage, the expected value of the number of friends that can be acquired during the stay is 2.53 to 2.64. However, as will be described in detail later, it is not always a good idea to play 20 games in the group gathering stage, and the period of stay is generally less than 20 games, so the number of friends that can actually be acquired will be smaller. Is assumed.

In step S107, the game state control unit 110 determines whether or not the friend acquisition has been won by the lottery in step S105, and proceeds to step S109 when the condition is satisfied, and proceeds to step S113 when the condition is not satisfied.
In step S109, the game state control unit 110 performs a second lottery related to the gathering of friends. The lottery is a lottery to determine which of the four companions (companies A to D) will be acquired. The lottery may be configured so that it is possible to acquire allies that have not been acquired at that time, and the details thereof will be omitted.
In step S111, the game state control unit 110 sets the information representing the companion determined in step S109 as a command, and the command generation unit 160 transmits the command to the sub control unit 210 and proceeds to step S119. In addition, the sub-control unit 210 executes an effect of notifying the acquired companion based on the received command (hereinafter, referred to as a success pattern companion effect).
In step S113, the game state control unit 110 sets information indicating that the companion could not be acquired as a command, and the command generation unit 160 transmits the command to the sub control unit 210 and proceeds to step S119. In addition, the sub-control unit 210 determines whether or not to execute the effect of notifying that the companion could not be acquired (hereinafter referred to as the companion effect of the failure pattern) based on the received command, and when affirmed. Executes the effect.

In step S115, the game state control unit 110 determines whether or not the operation order for the stop button 27 is reverse (whether or not the reel 65R is stopped first), and when the condition is satisfied, step S117 is performed. Proceed, and when the condition is not satisfied, the group gathering stage processing is terminated. At this time, the companion gathering stage is maintained.
In step S117, the game state control unit 110 ends the fellow gathering stage and finishes the fellow gathering stage processing. At this time, the game state control unit 110 starts the battle stage from the next game.
Therefore, the transition condition (25) shown in FIG. 7 is that when the special replay is derived in the companion gathering stage, it is operated in an operation order other than the reverse push (reel 65L or reel 65C is stopped first). That).

In step S119, the game state control unit 110 determines whether or not the number of games executed in the fellow gathering stage has reached the specified number of times (20 times), and when the condition is satisfied, proceeds to step S121 and sets the condition. When it is not satisfied, the process of gathering friends is terminated. At this time, the companion gathering stage is maintained.
In step S121, the game state control unit 110 ends the fellow gathering stage and finishes the fellow gathering stage processing. At this time, the game state control unit 110 starts the first specialization stage from the next game.
Therefore, the transition condition (26) illustrated in FIG. 7 is that the number of games executed in the companion gathering stage becomes a predetermined number of times (20 times).

Here, the sixth aiming effect performed when the special replay is derived in the game performed in the companion gathering stage (that is, when the determination in step S101 described above is affirmed) will be described with reference to FIG. 27.
As described above, in the additional special mode, the normal replay is not derived, and all the replay combinations are special replays (special replay A to special replay D). Therefore, the probability that the special replay is derived in the additional specialization mode is higher than that in other game modes (about 1 / 4.8). Therefore, the execution frequency of the sixth aiming effect is higher than that of other aiming effects.
As mentioned above, when a special replay is derived in the fellow gathering stage, if you press it backwards, the fellow gathering stage will end and you will move to the battle stage from the next game, and if you operate in any other operation order, the fellow gathering stage will be maintained. To. That is, the player can control the transition of the game mode by arbitrarily selecting the operation order in the game in which the sixth aiming effect is executed.

Therefore, the staging control means may cause the staging means to execute the first staging (sixth aiming staging) in the specific game (game from which the special replay is derived) executed in the specific game mode (companion gathering stage). It is possible, and when the stop button 27 is operated in a second operation mode (reverse push) different from the first operation mode (operation order other than the reverse push) in the game in which the first effect is executed, a specific operation mode is used. It can be said that the game mode continues.

Further, the first effect (sixth aiming effect) is an effect that selectively encourages the operation in the first operation mode (operation order other than the reverse push) and the second operation mode (reverse push). It can be said that.

FIG. 27A shows a display mode of the effect display area 62 at the timing when the sixth aiming effect occurs (during rotation of the reel 65). At this time, as the display related to the sixth aiming effect, the effect display N61, the effect display N62, the effect display N63, and the effect display N64 are displayed in the effect display area 62. The effect display N61 and the effect display N62 include contents that urge the player to operate by pressing forward (to be exact, other than reverse pressing) when shifting to the battle stage, and the effect display N63 and the effect display N64 include the effect display N63 and the effect display N64. , Includes content that encourages players to operate by pushing backwards when continuing the group gathering stage. The effect display N61 to the effect display N64 are common to the effect display N12, the effect display N22, the effect display N32, the effect display N42, and the effect display N52 in that the contents represent the operation order of the stop buttons 27.

27 (b) shows a display mode of the effect display area 62 when all the reels 65 are stopped after the fifth aiming effect shown in FIG. 27 (a) is generated. In the figure, a state in which the replay symbols are aligned on the line L2 is shown by the player operating each stop button 27 by pressing forward in the game in which the special replay is derived.
Further, as described above, since the battle stage is started from the next game in this state, as shown in FIG. 27 (b), the effect display N63 that deterministically notifies to that effect is the effect display area. It is displayed near the center of 62.

Here, a specific example will be given to explain the progress of the game in the group gathering stage.
For example, in FIG. 28 (a), a friend is acquired in the third game (winning the first lottery related to the gathering of friends), and in the fifth game, continuation is selected in the sixth aiming effect (stop operation by pushing backward). , In the 8th game, select continuation in the 6th aiming production, acquire friends in the 10th game, select continuation in the 6th aiming production in the 14th game, acquire friends in the 17th game, and acquire friends in the 18th game. In the 6th aiming production, the game progress in which the transition to the battle stage is selected is illustrated. According to this example, the 19th game and the 20th game are not played, so they are shaded.
In the case of the game progress shown in FIG. 28 (a), the battle stage is started after acquiring three friends. As described above, the expected value of the number of friends that can be acquired during the group gathering stage (20 games) is 2.53 to 2.64, and the number of acquired people exceeds the expected value. Therefore, it can be said that the game progress shown in the figure is desirable for the player.

On the other hand, in FIG. 28 (b), although three friends were acquired as in FIG. 28 (a), the number of games in the group gathering stage reached the specified number of times (20 times) without shifting to the battle stage. It is finished because it has arrived. Since the game progress from the first game to the 17th game is the same as in FIG. 28A, detailed description thereof will be omitted.
In the case of the game progress shown in FIG. 28 (b), the acquired companion cannot be used in the battle stage, so that the benefit cannot be received. Further, the first specialization stage, which is the transition destination, is a specialization stage (lowest specialization stage) which is disadvantageous as compared with the second specialization stage and the third specialization stage. Therefore, it can be said that the game progress shown in the figure is not good for the player.

On the other hand, FIG. 28 (c) illustrates the progress of the game in which two companions, which are smaller than those in FIG. 28 (a), are acquired and the game progresses to the battle stage. The other game progresses are the same as those in FIG. 28 (a), except that the transition to the battle stage is selected in the 6th aiming effect in the 14th game, and the 15th to 20th games are not performed. Therefore, a detailed description will be omitted.
In the case of the progress shown in FIG. 28 (c), since there are few friends acquired, it can be said that it is disadvantageous compared to the game progress shown in FIG. 28 (a), but in that the friends acquired by shifting to the battle stage can be used. Since it can be said that it is more advantageous than the game progress shown in FIG. 28 (b), it can be said that the degree of advantage is relatively moderate.

That is, it is better to stop the companion gathering stage in the operation mode (reverse push) that continues in the game in which the sixth aiming effect is performed, and to continue the stay period (as the number of games to be executed increases). Since the chances of acquiring friends increase, it is easy for the subsequent game development to be advantageous. However, when the number of games played in the group gathering stage reaches 20 times, the acquired friends are wasted, and the subsequent game development tends to be disadvantageous.
In other words, after the end of the specific game mode (companion gathering stage), the first condition is satisfied after the specific game mode is started. As the number of games played up to (is) increases, it tends to be advantageous, and the specific game mode satisfies the second condition without satisfying the first condition (the number of games reaches 20). It can be said that when the game is finished, it is more likely to be disadvantageous than when the specific game mode satisfies the first condition and is finished.

Since the group gathering stage has the above-mentioned playability, it is stable to adopt a high-risk, high-return playability that extends the number of games to the limit of reaching the specified number of times, or to shift to the battle stage with an early number of games. The game can be selected by the player. Since such playability is new, the gaming machine 10 can arouse a game entertainment that has never existed before.

As described above, when the number of games played in the fellow gathering stage reaches 20 times, the transition destination is the first specialized stage that can also be transitioned from the battle stage. Although the first specialized stage is a specialized stage with the least expected value of the number of additional games, it is an advantageous game mode in that the additional AT main stage can be received, and it is not necessarily a bad game development. By shifting to the first specialized stage, the disappointment of the player can be alleviated and the decrease in the motivation to play can be prevented.
However, in order to utilize the playability in the fellow gathering stage, it is more advantageous to shift to the specialized stage by the route to shift to the battle stage than to shift to the first specialized stage from the fellow gathering stage. desirable.
In this embodiment, the AT mode is configured to increase the advantage of the AT mode by shifting to another game mode (battle stage or first specialization stage) at the end of the companion gathering stage. The same applies even if the advantage of the AT mode is directly increased, that is, the addition process is performed, depending on the end condition of the above.

In other words, when a specific game mode (companion gathering stage) is completed by satisfying the first condition (when the special replay is derived and the stop operation is performed in an operation order other than the reverse push) or the first. Regardless of whether the game is completed by satisfying the second condition without satisfying one condition (when the number of games reaches 20 and ends), the advantageous mode (AT) is performed after the end of the specific game mode. The degree of advantage related to the acquisition of the game medium in the advantageous mode increases after the transition to the mode) and the satisfaction of the second condition or between the satisfaction of the second condition and the transition to the advantageous mode (first special feature). By receiving the additional processing at the conversion stage), it is possible to alleviate the disappointment of the player and prevent a decrease in the motivation to play.
On the other hand, the degree of advantage related to the acquisition of the game medium in the advantageous mode, which increases when the first condition is satisfied or after the first condition is satisfied until the transition to the advantageous mode, is triggered by the satisfaction of the second condition. It is desirable that it is larger than the degree of advantage related to the acquisition of the game medium in the advantageous mode, which increases between the time when the second condition is satisfied and the time when the mode shifts to the advantageous mode. This is because giving a sharpness to each degree of advantage leads to strengthening the playability in a specific game stage.

Further, as explained with reference to FIG. 26, when the first lottery related to the gathering of friends is won, the processing flow is such that the friend production of the success pattern is always executed. Therefore, the execution probability of the friend production of the success pattern is determined. It is equal to the probability of acquiring the above-mentioned companion (about 1 / 7.6 to about 1 / 7.9).
On the other hand, the execution probability of the failure pattern companion production changes depending on the determination by the sub-control unit 210 as to whether or not the execution is performed. Here, when the success pattern companion production and the failure pattern companion production are collectively referred to as the companion production, the execution probability of the companion production (the total value of the execution probability of the success pattern companion production and the execution probability of the failure pattern companion production). ) Is preferably higher than the execution probability of the sixth aiming effect (that is, about 1 / 4.8, which is the derivation probability of the special replay). Considering the playability of the companion gathering stage, if the execution frequency of the companion production is higher than the execution frequency of the 6th aiming production, it is probable that the companion production will be executed by the next execution of the 6th aiming production. This is because it becomes higher and the player's expectation can be further increased.
However, it is preferable that the companion production is not performed in the game in which the special replay is derived. As is clear from the processing flow and the lottery table of FIG. 26, since it is not possible to acquire friends in the game from which the special replay is derived, only the failure pattern of friends can be performed in the game, which is an excitement.

To summarize the above-mentioned contents, the staging control means uses the second staging (companion directing) as the staging means in a game different from the specific game (the game from which the special replay is derived) in the specific game mode (companion gathering stage). It is possible to execute it. Then, the number of times the second effect is executed from the start of the specific game mode to the time when the first condition is satisfied in the game (battle stage or special stage) performed after the end of the specific game mode increases. It is preferable that the frequency at which the second effect is executed in the specific game mode is higher than the frequency at which the first effect (sixth aiming effect) is executed in the specific game mode. In other words.

Further, since the sixth aiming effect and the companion effect have the above-mentioned relationship, it is preferable that the elements that affect the presence or absence of the execution are independent of each other. In the present embodiment, the sixth aiming effect is an effect that can be executed in the game in which the special replay is derived, and is an effect that cannot be executed in the game in which the other internal lottery results are derived, while the companion effect is other. The internal lottery result of the above is an effect that can be executed in the derived game, and is realized by making the special replay an effect that cannot be executed in the derived game.
In other words, the ratio of the second effect (companion effect) executed in a specific game mode (companion gathering stage) is the internal lottery result (winning combination other than special replay) derived in the game in which the second effect is executed. ), While the rate at which the first effect (sixth aiming effect) is executed in a specific game mode does not change depending on the internal lottery result derived in the game in which the second effect is executed. The independence of the production is guaranteed.

Further, the sixth aiming effect in the present embodiment has a sufficiently high execution probability (about 1 / 4.8) in consideration of the number of games (20 times) defined in the group gathering stage. In other words, the value of the denominator (about 4.8) when the numerator is 1 for the ratio at which the first effect (sixth aiming effect) is executed in one game in a specific game mode (companion gathering stage). However, it can be said that it is smaller than the predetermined number of times (20).
This is to ensure the playability of the present invention by increasing the probability that the sixth aiming effect will be executed in the group gathering stage.

<About the battle stage>
Next, the battle stage will be described with reference to FIG. 29.
FIG. 29 (a) schematically shows a lottery table related to the battle stage damage lottery related to fellow A, and FIG. 29 (b) schematically shows a lottery table related to the battle stage damage lottery related to fellow B. FIG. 29 (c) schematically shows a lottery table related to the battle stage damage lottery related to fellow C, and FIG. 29 (d) shows a lottery table related to the battle stage damage lottery related to fellow D. Is schematically shown.
The range of random numbers used for any of the lottery tables shown in FIG. 29 is 0 to 99.

In the battle stage, the number of games played is equal to the number of allies acquired in the allies gathering stage. As mentioned above, the maximum number of friends that can be acquired is 4, so the maximum number of battle stages is 4 games.
In each game of the battle stage, one companion appears and attacks and damages enemy characters (not shown). In the present embodiment, the numerical value of the damage amount is referred to as a damage point for convenience.
The larger the total amount of damage done to the enemy character in the battle stage, the higher the specialized stage is selected as the transition destination of the battle stage.
Specifically, when the total damage points at the end of the battle stage is 0 to 299 pt, the battle stage is shifted to the first specialized stage, and this transition condition is the transition condition (27) shown in FIG. 7. Corresponds to.
Further, when the total damage points at the end of the battle stage is 300 to 599 pt, the battle stage is shifted to the second specialized stage, and this transition condition corresponds to the transition condition (28) shown in FIG. ..
Further, when the total damage points at the end of the battle stage is 600 to 999 pt, the battle stage is shifted to the third specialized stage, and this transition condition corresponds to the transition condition (29) shown in FIG. 7. ..
Further, when the total number of damage points given in the battle stage becomes 1000 pt or more, it is determined that the number of medals to be acquired in the AT mode exceeds a predetermined number (for example, 2400). Therefore, if the above conditions are satisfied, the battle stage ends regardless of whether or not there are friends left, and the ending of the AT mode is performed via the execution of a dedicated effect (for example, freeze effect). Move to the stage. This transition route is not shown in FIG. 7.

As mentioned above, the longer you stay in the gathering stage, the easier it is to get more friends, and the more friends you get, the more damage points you can get in the battle stage. It will be easier to move to the conversion stage.
Therefore, the number of games played from the start of a specific game mode (companion gathering stage) to the time when the first condition is satisfied (the game is operated in an operation order other than the reverse push in the game from which the special replay is derived). As the number increases, it is easier to shift to the specialized mode (higher specialized mode) in which the degree of advantage related to the acquisition of the game medium (medal) in the advantageous mode (AT mode) is greater after the end of the specific game mode. It can be said that it is.
In this way, the player's judgment in the companion gathering stage (especially the 6th aiming effect) affects the subsequent transition to the specialized mode, and the player's interest in the 6th aiming effect increases. It is possible to enhance the entertainment of the game.

FIG. 29 (a) shows a lottery table used for a lottery to determine damage points given to an enemy character in a game in which fellow A appears. As shown in the figure, the lottery probability of the lottery changes depending on the internal lottery result (winning combination) derived in the game. In the figure, the "replay" is substantially a special replay because the replay combination derived in the battle stage is limited to the special replay (special replay A to special replay D). Further, in the figure, "bell" is a general term for an operating condition bell and a common bell.
If a replay is derived in the battle stage, the lottery has a 20/100 chance of determining 50 points of damage, a 60/100 chance of determining 100 points of damage, and a 20/100 chance of determining 100 points of damage. It determines 200 damage points and does not determine 300 or 1000 damage points.
If a bell is derived in the battle stage, the lottery has an 80/100 chance of determining 50 damage points and a 20/100 chance of determining 100 damage points, 200 points, 300 points or It does not determine 1000 damage points.
If a weak cherry is derived in the battle stage, the lottery has a 50/100 chance of determining 100 points of damage points, a 50/100 chance of determining 200 points of damage points, and 50 points and 300 points. Or, it does not determine 1000 damage points.
If a strong cherry is derived in the battle stage, the lottery has a 9/100 chance of determining 100 damage points, a 45/100 probability of 200 points of damage, and a 45/100 probability of determining damage points. 300 points of damage points are determined, 1000 points of damage points are determined with a probability of 1/100, and 50 points of damage points are not determined.
If a watermelon is derived in the battle stage, the lottery has a 30/100 chance of determining 100 damage points and a 70/100 chance of determining 200 damage points, 50 points, 300 points or It does not determine 1000 damage points.
If a chance is derived in the battle stage, the lottery has a 40/100 chance of determining 100 damage points, a 50/100 probability of 200 points of damage, and a 10/100 probability of determining damage points. Determines 300 damage points and does not determine 50 or 1000 damage points.

FIG. 29B shows a lottery table used for a lottery to determine the damage points given to the enemy character in the game in which the fellow B appears. As shown in the figure, the lottery probability of the lottery changes depending on the internal lottery result (winning combination) derived in the game. In addition, "replay" and "bell" in the figure are synonymous with FIG. 29 (a).
If a replay is derived in the battle stage, the lottery has an 80/100 chance of determining 50 points of damage, a 20/100 chance of determining 100 points of damage, and 200 points, 300 points or It does not determine 1000 damage points.
If a bell is derived in the battle stage, the lottery has a 20/100 chance of determining 50 points of damage, a 60/100 chance of determining 100 damage points, and a 20/100 chance of determining 100 points of damage. It determines 200 damage points and does not determine 300 or 1000 damage points.
If a weak cherry is derived in the battle stage, the lottery has a 50/100 chance of determining 100 points of damage points, a 50/100 chance of determining 200 points of damage points, and 50 points and 300 points. Or, it does not determine 1000 damage points.
If a strong cherry is derived in the battle stage, the lottery has a 9/100 chance of determining 100 damage points, a 45/100 probability of 200 points of damage, and a 45/100 probability of determining damage points. 300 points of damage points are determined, 1000 points of damage points are determined with a probability of 1/100, and 50 points of damage points are not determined.
If a watermelon is derived in the battle stage, the lottery has a 30/100 chance of determining 100 damage points and a 70/100 chance of determining 200 damage points, 50 points, 300 points or It does not determine 1000 damage points.
If a chance is derived in the battle stage, the lottery has a 40/100 chance of determining 100 damage points, a 50/100 probability of 200 points of damage, and a 10/100 probability of determining damage points. Determines 300 damage points and does not determine 50 or 1000 damage points.

FIG. 29 (c) shows a lottery table used for a lottery to determine the damage points given to the enemy character in the game in which the fellow C appears. As shown in the figure, the lottery probability of the lottery changes depending on the internal lottery result (winning combination) derived in the game. In addition, "replay" and "bell" in the figure are synonymous with FIG. 29 (a).
If a replay is derived in the battle stage, the lottery has a 40/100 chance of determining 50 points of damage, a 20/100 chance of determining 100 points of damage, and a 40/100 chance of determining 100 points of damage. It determines 200 damage points and does not determine 300 or 1000 damage points.
If a bell is derived in the battle stage, the lottery has a 90/100 chance of determining 50 damage points and a 10/100 chance of determining 100 damage points, 200 points, 300 points or It does not determine 1000 damage points.
If a weak cherry is derived in the battle stage, the lottery has a 30/100 chance of determining 50 damage points, a 10/100 chance of determining 100 damage points, and a 50/100 probability of determining damage points. 200 points of damage points are determined, and there is a 10/100 chance that 300 points of damage points will be determined, and 1000 points of damage points will not be determined.
If a strong cherry is derived in the battle stage, the lottery has a 48/100 chance of determining 200 damage points, a 50/100 chance of determining 300 damage points, and a 2/100 probability of determining damage points. Determines 1000 damage points and does not determine 50 or 100 damage points.
If a watermelon is derived in the battle stage, the lottery has a 30/100 chance of determining 50 points of damage, a 10/100 chance of determining 100 damage points, and a 50/100 chance of determining 100 points of damage. It determines 200 damage points, has a 10/100 chance of determining 300 damage points, and never determines 1000 damage points.
If a chance is derived in the battle stage, the lottery has a 20/100 chance of determining 50 points of damage points, a 10/100 chance of determining 100 points of damage points, and a 50/100 probability of determining damage points. 200 points of damage points are determined, 300 points of damage points are determined with a probability of 20/100, and 1000 points of damage points are not determined.

FIG. 29 (d) shows a lottery table used for a lottery to determine the damage points given to the enemy character in the game in which the fellow D appears. As shown in the figure, the lottery probability of the lottery changes depending on the internal lottery result (winning combination) derived in the game. In addition, "replay" and "bell" in the figure are synonymous with FIG. 29 (a).
If a replay is derived in the battle stage, the lottery has a 90/100 chance of determining 50 damage points and a 10/100 chance of determining 100 damage points, 200 points, 300 points or It does not determine 1000 damage points.
If a bell is derived in the battle stage, the lottery has a 40/100 chance of determining 50 points of damage, a 20/100 chance of determining 100 damage points, and a 40/100 chance of determining 100 points of damage. It determines 200 damage points and does not determine 300 or 1000 damage points.
If a weak cherry is derived in the battle stage, the lottery has a 30/100 chance of determining 50 damage points, a 10/100 chance of determining 100 damage points, and a 50/100 probability of determining damage points. 200 points of damage points are determined, and there is a 10/100 chance that 300 points of damage points will be determined, and 1000 points of damage points will not be determined.
If a strong cherry is derived in the battle stage, the lottery has a 48/100 chance of determining 200 damage points, a 50/100 chance of determining 300 damage points, and a 2/100 probability of determining damage points. Determines 1000 damage points and does not determine 50 or 100 damage points.
If a watermelon is derived in the battle stage, the lottery has a 30/100 chance of determining 50 points of damage, a 10/100 chance of determining 100 damage points, and a 50/100 chance of determining 100 points of damage. It determines 200 damage points, has a 10/100 chance of determining 300 damage points, and never determines 1000 damage points.
If a chance is derived in the battle stage, the lottery has a 20/100 chance of determining 50 points of damage points, a 10/100 chance of determining 100 points of damage points, and a 50/100 probability of determining damage points. 200 points of damage points are determined, 300 points of damage points are determined with a probability of 20/100, and 1000 points of damage points are not determined.

As described above, the specifications of the companion A to the companion D are such that different damage points are determined based on the internal lottery result.
For example, allies A and C have the property of easily acquiring damage points when a replay is derived. On the other hand, the companion B and the companion D have a characteristic that it is easy to acquire damage points when the bell is derived.
Further, the companion A and the companion B have a characteristic that it is easy to acquire 100 points of damage points and it is difficult to acquire 50 points or 200 points or more of damage points. On the other hand, the companion C and the companion D have a characteristic that it is easy to acquire damage points of 50 points or 200 points or more, and it is difficult to acquire 100 points of damage points. In other words, fellow A and fellow B tend to have stable damage points, and fellow C and fellow D tend to have sharper damage points.
In addition, in any of the games A to D, it is easy to obtain large damage points in the game in which a specific role (weak cherry, strong cherry, watermelon, chance eye) is derived, and in particular, the game in which the strong cherry is derived is The easiest to get damage points.

<About the second specialized stage>
Next, among the specialization stages, the second specialization stage whose characteristics are outstanding will be described with reference to FIGS. 30 and 31.
FIGS. 30A to 30F are diagrams showing specific examples of game progress in the second specialized stage.
FIG. 31 (a) schematically shows a lottery table related to an additional lottery performed when the second special stage ends in the first game, and FIG. 31 (b) shows the second special stage. The lottery table related to the additional lottery performed when the second game is completed is schematically shown, and FIG. 31 (c) shows the additional lottery performed when the second specialized stage is completed in the third game. The lottery table is schematically shown, and FIG. 31 (d) schematically shows the lottery table related to the additional lottery performed when the second specialization stage ends in the fourth game. The range of random numbers used for any of the lottery tables shown in FIG. 31 is 0 to 99.

As described above, the second specialization stage is a specialization stage that is more advantageous than the first specialization stage (specialization stage with a large number of additional games to the AT main stage), and is more disadvantageous than the third specialization stage. Specialized stage (specialized stage with a small number of additional games to the AT main stage).
The second specialization stage is executed for a maximum of 5 games, while if you win Bells 1 to 6 before reaching 5 games, or if a specific role (weak cherry, strong cherry, watermelon, and chance eye) is derived. If so, the game ends.
In addition, in the games of the 1st to 4th games, if the replay is established, the bells are spilled 1 to 3, and the game is lost (no prize), the second specialized stage is maintained.
Here, in the second specialization stage (additional specialization mode), the total value of the probability of winning bells 1 to 6 in one game and the probability of deriving a specific combination is about 1/10. It is configured. However, since the probability that a specific combination is derived changes depending on the set value, the total value is not uniform.
Therefore, the transition condition (31) illustrated in FIG. 7 is that the winning of the bell or the derivation of the specific winning combination, and that the game is played a predetermined number of times (for example, 5 times) in the second specialization stage.

Therefore, the gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment has a specific period (second specialization stage) in which the game machine 10 stays for one or a plurality of games, and the specific period is a specific internal lottery result (specific combination) in the specific period. ) Is derived, or when a plurality of reels 65 are stopped in a specific stop mode (bells 1 to 6) in the specific period, the number of times the specific condition is satisfied after the specific period is started is predetermined. It can be said that it ends when the number of times (the number of times the game is executed is 5 times) is reached.
Here, the specific internal lottery result is not limited to the example of the present embodiment, and the corresponding internal lottery result (winning combination) can be changed as long as the object of the present invention is achieved.
Further, the number of times the specific condition is satisfied here is exemplified by the number of times the game is executed in the specific period in the present embodiment, but may be replaced with, for example, the number of times the bell navigation is notified or the number of times the replay is established.

Here, the details of the addition process (addition of the number of games in the AT main stage) in the second specialization stage will be described while referring to a specific example of the game progress in the second specialization stage.
In the second specialization stage, the number of additional games (for example, 20 games) as a reference is predetermined, and the multiplication factor for the reference number of games changes according to the end trigger. Then, this calculation and the addition process are performed by the game state control unit 110.
For example, FIG. 30A illustrates the progress of a game in which one of bells 1 to 6 is won in the first game. In this example, the games of the second to fifth games are not performed, so they are shaded. As in this case, if the second special stage is completed by winning a bell in the first game, the magnification will be "1.5", and the number of additional games to the AT main stage will be 30 games by multiplying by the standard number of games. Will be.
FIG. 30B illustrates the progress of the game in which one of the bells 1 to 6 is won in the second game. In this example, the games of the third to fifth games are not performed, so they are shaded. As in this case, if the second special stage is completed by winning a bell in the second game, the magnification will be "2", and the number of additional games for the AT main stage will be 40 games by multiplying it with the standard number of games. ..
FIG. 30 (c) illustrates the progress of the game in which one of the bells 1 to 6 is won in the third game. In this example, the games of the 4th game and the 5th game are not performed, so they are shaded. As in this case, if the second special stage is completed by winning a bell in the third game, the magnification will be "2.5", and the number of additional games to the AT main stage will be 50 games by multiplying by the standard number of games. Will be.
FIG. 30 (d) illustrates the progress of the game in which one of the bells 1 to 6 is won in the fourth game. In this example, the fifth game is not played, so it is shaded. As in this case, if the second special stage is completed by winning a bell in the fourth game, the magnification will be "3", and the number of additional games for the AT main stage will be 60 games by multiplying it with the standard number of games. ..
FIG. 30 (e) illustrates the progress of the game in which one of the bells 1 to 6 is won in the fifth game. As in this case, if the second special stage is completed by winning a bell in the fifth game, the magnification will be "10", and the number of additional games for the AT main stage will be 200 games by multiplying it with the standard number of games. ..
FIG. 30 (f) illustrates the progress of the game in which the winning of the bells 1 to 6 and the derivation of the specific combination did not occur in any of the games of the first game to the fifth game. As in this case, when the second special stage ends when the number of games executed in the second special stage reaches five, the magnification becomes "1" and is multiplied by the standard number of games. The number of additional games for the AT main stage will be 20 games.
In addition, although the prizes of bells 1 to 6 are illustrated in FIGS. 30A to 30E, the same processing is performed even if each prize is replaced with the derivation of a specific combination.

As described above, the number of additional games increases as the number of finished games increases, and in the final game (fifth game), additional games are added depending on whether or not a bell is won (or a specific role is derived). The number of games is 10 times different.
As a result, in the second specialized stage, the game interest gradually increases as the game progresses, and the final game reaches its climax.

Next, an additional lottery to be performed when the second specialization stage is completed will be described. The lottery is additionally performed in addition to the addition process described with reference to FIG. 30, and when the lottery is won, the number of addition games determined by the above addition process is the next game. (That is, the first game of the AT main stage transitioning from the second specialized stage) is doubled.
When the second specialization stage ends in the first game (that is, when a bell wins or a specific winning combination occurs in the first game), the lottery has a 90/100 probability of being non-winning and 10/100. You will win with the probability of.
Also, when the second specialization stage ends in the second game (that is, when a bell wins or a specific combination is derived in the second game), the lottery is non-winning with a probability of 95/100, 5 You will win with a probability of / 100.
In addition, when the second specialization stage ends in the third game (that is, when a bell is won or a specific combination is derived in the third game), the lottery is not won with a probability of 97/100, and 3 You will win with a probability of / 100.
In addition, when the second specialization stage ends in the 4th game (that is, when a bell is won or a specific combination is derived in the 4th game), the lottery is not won with a probability of 99/100, and 1 You will win with a probability of / 100.
When the second specialization stage ends in the final game (fifth game), the lottery is not performed regardless of whether or not a bell is won or a specific combination is derived. This is because it may hinder the playability that reaches the climax in the final game (depending on whether or not a bell is won or a specific role is derived, the purpose of providing a large sharpness in the number of additional games may be lost). In addition, since the privilege received when a bell is won or a specific role is derived in the final game is large, doubling this may upset the game balance.
As described above, the winning probability of the lottery performed in the first to fourth games increases as the number of games increases, but the privilege received increases as the number of games increases, and vice versa. This is due to the fact that the game is balanced by making it a tendency.

The playability (characteristics of the addition processing) of the second specialized stage as described above will be summarized below.
First, in the second specialized stage according to the present embodiment, as described with reference to FIG. 30, a case where a privilege (the number of additional games) is given in the game to be completed and a case described with reference to FIG. 31. , There are cases where benefits are added in the next game of the game to be completed.
Here, regarding the method of adding a privilege in the next game of the ending game, a mode in which the privilege is given to each of the ending game and the next game (for example, 30 games are added in the ending game, and the next game is added. A mode in which 30 more games are added in the game), a mode in which the privilege given in the ending game is increased in the next game (for example, a mode in which the 30 games added in the ending game are doubled in the next game). Can be considered. Either aspect is equivalent in light of the object of the present invention, and either aspect may be adopted.

Therefore, in a game for which a specific period (second specialized stage) ends or a game next to the game, a privilege granting means (game state control unit) for granting a privilege (number of additional games) related to the acquisition of a game medium (medal). It can be said that it is equipped with 110).
In addition, when the privilege determined in the game for which the specific period ends is given in a more advantageous manner in the next game of the game (when the additional lottery to be performed when the second special stage ends is won). ), It can be said that there is.

In the present embodiment, the privilege to be granted is exemplified by the number of additional games on the AT main stage, but the implementation of the present invention is not limited to this. For example, if the privilege is a gaming mode in which the specific period corresponds to the normal mode or the challenge mode, the privilege according to the present invention may be advantageous in terms of the transition ratio to the AT mode. Further, if the specific period is the gaming mode corresponding to the AT mode, the privilege according to the present invention may be advantageous in terms of the transition ratio to the additional specialization mode. That is, the privilege according to the present invention can be appropriately changed according to the specifications of the gaming machine that implements the privilege.
Further, in the present embodiment, an embodiment in which the privilege can be given in both the game in which the specific period ends and the next game in the game is described, but it is sufficient if the privilege is given in either one.

In the second specialized stage according to this embodiment, the privilege (number of additional games) when the bell is won or the specific role is derived in the final game (fifth game) is the other game (1 game). It has a feature that the degree of advantage is higher (the number of additional games is large) than the privilege when the bell is won or the specific combination is derived in the eyes to the fourth game).
That is, in a game in which a specific internal lottery result (specific combination) is derived or a specific stop mode is stopped (bell winning), the number of times a specific condition is satisfied reaches a predetermined number of times (the number of games is 5 times) and a specific period is reached. The degree of advantage of the privilege (addition of 200 games) given in the first case (the case illustrated in FIG. 30 (e)) to end is the derivation of a specific internal lottery result or the suspension of a specific stop mode. The degree of advantage of the privilege given in the second case (the case shown in FIGS. 30 (a) to 30 (d)) in which the specific period ends without the number of times the specific condition is satisfied reaches the predetermined number of times in the game (30 games or more). In other words, it is higher than the addition of 60 games).
As described above, in the second specialization stage according to the second embodiment, since the degree of advantage of the privilege given according to the termination condition changes, it is possible to present new concerns to the player, which has not existed in the past. It can arouse the interest of games.

Here, the total value of the probability of winning a bell per game and the probability of deriving a specific combination is about 1/10, and the probability of reaching the final game is about (9/10) to the fourth power. In this way, the later the game, the smaller the probability of reaching it exponentially, so the ratio in the first case (the case shown in FIG. 30E) is the second. It can be said that the ratio is smaller than that of the case (the case shown in FIGS. 30 (a) to 30 (d)).
As a result, the player's interest in the final game of the second specialized stage can be further strengthened, and the playability of the present invention can be enhanced.

In the second specialized stage according to the present embodiment, the increase amount of the privilege that increases when one game progresses in the game other than the final game is compared with the increase amount of the privilege that increases when the game progresses to the final game. And the latter is getting bigger.
That is, in the second case (cases illustrated in FIGS. 30A to 30D), the number of times the specific condition is satisfied in the game in which the specific period (second specialization stage) ends is one less than the predetermined number of times. When the number of times is one (for example, the fourth game), the advantage of the privilege given by the privilege giving means is compared with the case of the second number (for example, the third game) which is one less than the first number. The degree is high, and in the first case (the case shown in FIG. 30 (e)), the advantage of the privilege (addition of 200 games) and in the second case, the specific conditions in the game in which the specific period ends. A game in which the difference between the advantage degree of the privilege given when the number of establishments is the first number (addition of 60 games) and the difference is the first difference (140 games), and the specific period ends in the second case. The second is the degree of advantage of the privilege given when the number of times the specific condition is satisfied in the first number (addition of 60 games) and the number of times the specific condition is satisfied in the game in which the specific period ends in the second case. Assuming that the difference between the degree of advantage of the privilege given when the number of times is (addition of 50 games) and the second difference (10 games), the first difference is larger than the second difference. It can be said that it is a thing.
By adopting such a configuration, it is possible to particularly strengthen the game entertainment in the final game of a specific period, and it is possible to enhance the game playability as a whole of the specific period.

The second specialized stage according to the present embodiment is configured so that a privilege is given even if the final game ends without winning a bell or deriving a specific combination, and the degree of advantage of the privilege is determined. It is lower than the benefits given in other cases.
That is, in a game in which the number of times a specific condition is satisfied reaches a predetermined number of times (a game in the fifth game), a specific internal lottery result (specific combination) is not derived or a specific stop mode is stopped (bell winning), and a specific period is set. In the third case (the case shown in FIG. 30 (f)), the privilege is given by the privilege giving means, and the privilege given in the first case (addition of 200 games) and the second case In other words, the privilege given is higher in the order of the privilege (addition of 30 to 60 games) and the privilege given in the third case (addition of 20 games).
Since there is a large gap (head) between the first case and the third case, the benefits given in the final game can be the peak of the player's interest in the specialization period as the final game. can.

Further, when the second specialization stage according to the present embodiment ends in the final game, the lottery is not performed regardless of whether or not a bell is won or a specific combination is derived. Here, as for the degree of advantage of the privilege given when the bell prize or the derivation of the specific role is performed in the final game, the privilege given when the bell prize or the derivation of the specific role is performed in the previous game is added. Even if the degree of advantage is doubled by winning the lottery, it is higher than the degree of advantage doubled.
Therefore, in a game (final game) in which the number of times a specific condition is satisfied reaches a predetermined number of times, the specific period ends without deriving a specific internal lottery result (specific combination) or stopping a specific stop mode (bell winning). In the third case (the case shown in FIG. 30 (f)), the privilege determined in the game at which the specific period ends is given more advantageously in the next game of the game (second). In other words, there is no additional lottery at the end of the special stage).
Further, in the first case (the case shown in FIG. 30 (e)), the privilege determined in the game in which the specific period ends is given more advantageously in the next game of the game (the case shown in FIG. 30 (e)). If there is no additional lottery at the end of the second specialization stage) and in the second case (cases shown in FIGS. 30A to 30D), the game is determined at the end of the specific period. The privilege may be granted in a more advantageous manner in the next game of the game, and the privilege granted in the first case (addition of 200 games) is a game in which the specific period ends in the second case. In other words, the degree of advantage is higher than the privilege (addition of 120 games) when the privilege determined in 1 is given in a more advantageous manner in the next game of the game.
As described above, since the additional lottery is a complementary process, if it is performed in the final game, it may hinder the playability that reaches the peak in the final game. In addition, since the privilege received when a bell is won or a specific role is derived in the final game is large, doubling this may upset the game balance.

In the present embodiment, it is exemplified that the second specialization stage is a "specific period" according to the present invention, but the first specialization stage (the most disadvantageous specialization stage) and the third specialization stage (the most). An advantageous specialization stage) may be set as a "specific period".
Further, in the present embodiment, the privilege is also given to the third case (the case shown in FIG. 30F), but the implementation of the present invention is not limited to this, and the third case is not limited to this. The present invention may be implemented by a gaming machine to which the privilege is not given.
Further, in the present embodiment, the additional lottery is not performed in both the first case (the case shown in FIG. 30 (e)) and the third case (the case shown in FIG. 30 (f)). However, the present invention may be implemented in place of the specification in which an additional lottery is performed for at least one of these.

In the above-mentioned additional lottery (lottery shown in FIG. 31), an embodiment in which the lottery probability does not change according to the set value and the internal lottery result has been described, but the implementation of the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the lottery probability may be different depending on whether the game ends with a bell winning or the derivation of a specific winning combination. Further, in this modification, it is preferable to increase the probability of winning in the latter case.
In other words, when the first internal lottery result (specific combination) is derived in the specific period (second specialization stage) or when a plurality of reels are stopped in the first stop mode and the specific period ends. The ratio (probability of winning the additional lottery) that the privilege determined in the game for which the specific period ends becomes more advantageous in the next game of the game is derived from the first internal lottery result in the specific period. When the second internal lottery result (bell) with a high rate of being stopped is derived or multiple reels stop in the second stop mode, which is more frequently stopped than the first stop mode, and the specific period ends. In addition, it is preferable that the privilege determined in the game at which the specific period ends is higher than the ratio given in the next game of the game in a more advantageous manner.

The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, but also includes various modifications, improvements, and the like as long as the object of the present invention is achieved.
For example, a part of each configuration shown in each figure may be omitted, the configuration shown as one may be divided into a plurality, or the configurations shown as a plurality may be integrated into one. , A new configuration (not shown) may be added.
Further, a part of the processes shown in each flowchart may be omitted, the processing order may be changed, or parallel processing may be performed.
Further, the lottery probability shown in each lottery table may be changed as appropriate.

<Additional Notes>
This embodiment includes the following technical ideas.
(1) A plurality of reels on which a plurality of types of symbols are displayed, and a stop button provided corresponding to each of the plurality of reels and accepting an operation that triggers a stop of the rotating reel, and a plurality of types. A gaming machine including a gaming mode management means for managing a game mode, an effect means, and an effect control means for controlling the effect means, and the plurality of types of game modes include a specific game mode. The effect control means can cause the effect means to execute the first effect in the specific game executed in the specific game mode, and the specific game mode is set as the end condition. In a game, there are a first condition that is satisfied when the stop button is operated in the first operation mode, and a second condition that is satisfied when a predetermined number of games are played after the specific game mode is started. When the stop button is operated in a second operation mode different from the first operation mode in the game in which the first effect is executed, the specific game mode continues, and the specific game mode After the end, the more the number of games played from the start of the specific game mode to the satisfaction of the first condition, the more likely it is to become advantageous, and the specific game mode satisfies the first condition. When the second condition is satisfied and ended without being satisfied, it is more likely to be disadvantageous than when the specific game mode is satisfied and ended when the first condition is satisfied. A gaming machine characterized in that it is an effect that selectively encourages operation in the first operation mode and the second operation mode.
(2) The plurality of types of gaming modes include a normal mode, an advantageous mode that is more advantageous for acquiring a gaming medium than the normal mode, and a specialized mode that enhances the degree of advantage for acquiring a gaming medium in the advantageous mode. There are a plurality of the specialized modes having different degrees of increasing the degree of advantage related to the acquisition of the gaming medium in the advantageous mode, and the process is performed from the start of the specific gaming mode until the first condition is satisfied. As described in (1), as the number of games played increases, it becomes easier to shift to the specialized mode in which the degree of advantage related to the acquisition of the gaming medium in the advantageous mode increases after the end of the specific gaming mode. Pachinko machine.
(3) The plurality of types of gaming modes include a normal mode and an advantageous mode that is more advantageous for acquiring a gaming medium than the normal mode, and the specific gaming mode ends by satisfying the first condition. Regardless of whether the game is completed or the second condition is satisfied without satisfying the first condition, the game shifts to the advantageous mode after the end of the specific gaming mode, and the second condition is satisfied. The degree of advantage related to the acquisition of a gaming medium in the advantageous mode increases with the satisfaction as an opportunity or between the time when the second condition is satisfied and the transition to the advantageous mode, according to (1) or (2). Pachinko machine.
(4) The degree of advantage related to the acquisition of the gaming medium in the advantageous mode, which increases when the first condition is satisfied or between the time when the first condition is satisfied and the transition to the advantageous mode, is the second. The degree of advantage related to the acquisition of the gaming medium in the advantageous mode, which increases when the condition is satisfied or between the time when the second condition is satisfied and the transition to the advantageous mode, according to (3). Pachinko machine.
(5) The effect control means can cause the effect means to execute a second effect in a game different from the specific game in the specific game mode, and is performed after the end of the specific game mode. The game tends to become more advantageous as the number of times the second effect is executed from the start of the specific game mode to the satisfaction of the first condition increases, and the second effect tends to be advantageous in the specific game mode. The gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (4), wherein the frequency of execution is higher than the frequency of executing the first effect in the specific gaming mode.
(6) An internal lottery means for deriving one internal lottery result from a plurality of types of internal lottery results by lottery is provided, and the second effect is executed at a rate at which the second effect is executed in the specific game mode. While it changes depending on the internal lottery result derived in the game, the ratio of the first effect being executed in the specific game mode does not change depending on the internal lottery result derived in the game in which the second effect is executed. , (5).

10 Gaming machine 20 Front door 21 Upper panel 22 Lower panel 23 Bet button 23a Maximum bet button 23b Single bet button 24 Menu selection button 24a Cross key button 24b Decision button 25 Status display LED
25a Number of input LED
25b Stored number display LED
25c Acquisition number display LED
25d instruction display LED
25e Replay display LED
25f Game start display LED
25g inputtable display LED
25h Advantageous section display LED
26 Start lever 27 (27L, 27C, 27R) Stop button 27a Stoptable indicator LED
31 Medal slot 32 Settlement button 33 Medal return button 34 Door lock 35 Medal outlet 36 (36a, 36b, 36c, 36d, 36e, 36f, 36g, 36h) Decorative LED
37 Lower plate 38 (38a, 38b, 38c, 38d) Speaker ports 40a, 40b Various sensors 41 (41a, 41b, 41c, 41d, 41e, 41f, 41g, 41h) Decorative LED board 42 Status display LED board 43 Stop button board 43a Stop button sensor 44 Start lever sensor 45 Bet button board 45a Maximum bet button sensor 45b Single bet button sensor 45c Push button sensor 46 Menu selection button board 46a Cross key button sensor 46b Decision button sensor 47 Medal selector 47a Medal selector body 47b Medal Blocker 47c Medal passing sensor 48 Setting change device 48a Setting key switch 48b Setting change switch 48c Setting display LED
48d Setting key cover 49 (49a, 49b, 49c, 49d) Speaker 51 Insert medal passage 52 Payout medal passage 53 Return medal passage 54 Storage medal passage 60 Game machine main unit 62 Production display area 63 Production display device 64 Reel frame 65 (65L) , 65C, 65R) Reel 66 (66L, 66C, 66R) Reel sensor 67 (67L, 67C, 67R) Reel lighting board 68 Reel motor 90 Outer frame 91 Power supply 92 Power switch 93 Medal storage 94 Medal payout exit 95 Medal assistance Storage 96 Hing part 96a Upper hinge part 96b Middle hinge part 96c Lower hinge part 100 Main board 101, 201 CPU
102, 202 RAM
103, 203 ROM
110 Game state control unit 111 Game mode control unit 120 Internal lottery unit 130 Combination flag setting unit 140 Rotation control unit 150 Display symbol determination unit 160 Command generation unit 170 External output unit 200 Sub board 210 Sub control unit 220 Production display unit 230 Voice Output unit 240 LED light emitting unit L1 to L5 line

Claims (6)

Multiple reels representing multiple types of symbols and
A stop button provided corresponding to each of the plurality of reels and accepting an operation that triggers a stop of the rotating reels, and a stop button.
Game mode management means to manage multiple types of game modes,
Directing means and
The staging control means for controlling the staging means and
It is a gaming machine equipped with
The plurality of types of game modes include specific game modes.
The effect control means can cause the effect means to execute the first effect in the specific game executed in the specific game mode.
The end condition of the specific game mode includes a first condition satisfied when the stop button is operated in the first operation mode in the specific game, and a predetermined number of games after the specific game mode is started. There is a second condition that is satisfied when
When the stop button is operated in a second operation mode different from the first operation mode in the game in which the first effect is executed, the specific game mode continues.
After the end of the particular gaming mode,
As the number of games played from the start of the specific game mode to the satisfaction of the first condition increases, it tends to be advantageous, and
When the specific game mode is completed by satisfying the second condition without satisfying the first condition, it is more likely than when the specific game mode is completed by satisfying the first condition. It ’s easy to be disadvantaged,
The first effect is an effect that selectively encourages operation in the first operation mode and the second operation mode.
A gaming machine characterized by that. The plurality of types of game modes include a normal mode, an advantageous mode that is more advantageous for acquiring a game medium than the normal mode, and a specialized mode that enhances the degree of advantage for acquiring a game medium in the advantageous mode. ,
There are a plurality of the specialized modes having different degrees of increasing the degree of advantage related to the acquisition of the game medium in the advantageous mode.
As the number of games played from the start of the specific game mode to the satisfaction of the first condition increases, the degree of advantage related to the acquisition of the game medium in the advantageous mode increases. In addition, it becomes easier to shift after the end of the specific game mode.
The gaming machine according to claim 1. The plurality of types of gaming modes include a normal mode and an advantageous mode in which the acquisition of a game medium is more advantageous than the normal mode.
Whether the specific gaming mode is terminated by satisfying the first condition or is terminated by satisfying the second condition without satisfying the first condition, the specific gaming mode is satisfied. After the end of, the mode shifts to the advantageous mode,
With the satisfaction of the second condition, or between the time when the second condition is satisfied and the transition to the advantageous mode, the degree of advantage related to the acquisition of the game medium in the advantageous mode increases.
The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2. The degree of advantage related to the acquisition of the game medium in the advantageous mode, which is increased by the satisfaction of the first condition or from the satisfaction of the first condition to the transition to the advantageous mode, is the satisfaction of the second condition. It is larger than the degree of advantage related to the acquisition of the game medium in the advantageous mode, which increases during the period from the satisfaction of the second condition to the transition to the advantageous mode.
The gaming machine according to claim 3. The effect control means can cause the effect means to execute a second effect in a game different from the specific game in the specific game mode.
The game performed after the end of the specific game mode tends to be more advantageous as the number of times the second effect is executed increases from the start of the specific game mode to the satisfaction of the first condition.
The frequency with which the second effect is executed in the specific game mode is higher than the frequency with which the first effect is executed in the specific game mode.
The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4. Equipped with an internal lottery means to derive one internal lottery result from multiple types of internal lottery results by lottery.
The rate at which the second effect is executed in the specific game mode varies depending on the internal lottery result derived in the game in which the second effect is executed.
The rate at which the first effect is executed in the specific game mode does not change depending on the internal lottery result derived in the game in which the second effect is executed.
The gaming machine according to claim 5.

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