JP2023009690A - game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a highly amusing unprecedented game machine.SOLUTION: Game section control means can perform control to a normal section in a first game state and can perform control to an advantageous section in a second game state and a third game state. Game state control means can perform control to the third game state if it is determined that a predetermined shift regulation condition is satisfied by determination means when a predetermined shift condition is satisfied during the second game state, performs control to the third game state until an advantageous section is completed when control is performed to the third game state, performs control to the first game state when an advantageous section is completed, and does not perform control to the third game state if it is determined that a predetermined shift condition is satisfied by the determination means in the second game state.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 65

Description

The present invention relates to gaming machines.

As a gaming machine, for example, there is a slot machine. In a slot machine, as a game state advantageous to the player, it is called AT (assist time) for announcing (navigating) that a winning of a small combination or a replay combination can be established. Some have a game state.
Among such slot machines, there is known a slot machine that shifts to an ending state when a predetermined condition is satisfied and controls the ending state until the end of AT (for example, Patent Document 1).

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

In order to solve the above problems, the gaming machine of the present invention comprises a first game state, a second game state more advantageous than the first game state, a third game state more advantageous than the first game state, a game state control means capable of controlling any game state including, a normal section in which specific operation information advantageous to the player cannot be notified, and an advantageous section in which the specific operation information can be notified A game zone control means capable of controlling the zone, and a determination means capable of determining whether or not a predetermined transition regulation condition is satisfied in the second game state, wherein the game zone control means controls the first game In the state, it is controllable to the normal section, and in the second game state and the third game state, it is controllable to the advantageous section, and the game state control means controls, during the second game state, a predetermined When the transition condition is satisfied, if the determination means does not determine that the predetermined transition regulation condition is satisfied, it is possible to control to the third game state, and when the control is performed to the third game state , control to the third game state until the advantageous interval ends, and when the advantageous interval ends, control to the first game state, and in the second game state, the determination means determines the predetermined transition When it is determined that the regulation condition is satisfied, the third game state is not controlled.

1 is a schematic front view showing the appearance of a game machine; FIG. It is a schematic perspective view showing the internal configuration of the gaming machine. It is a block diagram which shows the control structure of a game machine. It is a chart which shows the arrangement|sequence of a reel pattern. FIG. 10 is a chart showing combinations of symbols for the push order bell combination and payouts; FIG. FIG. 10 is a chart showing combinations of symbols other than the push order bell combination and payouts. FIG. 10 is a chart showing the relationship between the pushing order of the bell combination and the payout. 4 is a chart showing an internal lottery table; It is a state transition diagram of RT state. It is a state transition diagram of a game state. It is a state transition diagram of a game state. It is a state transition diagram of the CZ stage. 4 is a state transition diagram of a pseudo bonus A; FIG. FIG. 11 is a chart showing a pseudo set value lottery table; FIG. It is a chart which shows a game state transition lottery table. It is a chart which shows a period number lottery table. It is a chart which shows a hit period lottery table. It is a chart which shows a periodic pattern lottery table. FIG. 11 is a chart showing a number-of-periods-games lottery table; FIG. It is a chart which shows an AT state lottery table (normal). It is a chart which shows an AT type lottery table (usually provided). It is a chart which shows a CZ stage lottery table. It is a chart which shows a CZ mode lottery table. FIG. 10 is a chart showing an AT type lottery table (given after cycle C); FIG. FIG. 10 is a chart showing AT state lottery tables (CZ1-CZ4); FIG. It is a chart which shows AT classification lottery table (CZ). It is a chart which shows the number-of-navigation-information addition lottery table. It is a chart which shows a lottery table. It is a chart which shows a special preparation stage lottery table. FIG. 11 is a chart showing an AT type lottery table (CZ5); FIG. It is a chart which shows a stock lottery table. It is a chart showing an AT stage lottery table (low probability, high probability, super high probability). It is a chart showing an ultra-high-probability lottery table and a high-probability lottery table. It is a chart which shows a stage promotion lottery table. FIG. 11 is a chart showing a teammate character lottery table; FIG. FIG. 11 is a chart showing an enemy character lottery table; FIG. It is a chart which shows a zero combo lottery table. It is a chart which shows a chance stock lottery table (usually AT stage). It is a chart showing a high-probability number-of-games lottery table. FIG. 11 is a chart showing a set stock lottery table (pseudo bonus B2); FIG. FIG. 11 is a chart showing a set stock lottery table (pseudo bonus B1); FIG. It is a chart which shows a battle breakthrough lottery table. It is a chart which shows a privilege lottery table (normal AT). It is a chart which shows a privilege lottery table (episode AT). It is a chart which shows a set stock lottery table. It is a chart which shows a loop stock lottery table. It is a chart which shows an ending C lottery table. FIG. 11 is a chart showing a loop stock notification lottery table; FIG. It is a chart which shows a chance stock lottery table. It is a flow chart which shows non-advantageous state control processing. 6 is a flowchart showing cycle A control processing; 4 is a flowchart showing cycle B control processing; It is a flow chart which shows cycle C control processing. 4 is a flowchart showing CZ1-CZ4 control processing; 4 is a flowchart showing CZ5 control processing; FIG. 11 is a flow chart showing pseudo bonus A1 control processing; FIG. FIG. 11 is a flow chart showing pseudo bonus A1 control processing; FIG. 10 is a flow chart showing pseudo bonuses A2 to A7 control processing; 9 is a flowchart showing preparation stage control processing; 4 is a flowchart showing normal AT stage control processing; FIG. 10 is a flow chart showing a pseudo bonus B control process; FIG. It is a flow chart which shows battle preparation stage control processing. It is a flow chart which shows battle stage control processing. 10 is a flowchart showing end standby stage control processing; 9 is a flowchart showing specialized stage control processing; 4 is a flowchart showing special AT stage control processing; It is a flow chart which shows special AT stage production control processing. 4 is a flowchart showing ending control processing; FIG. 4 is a diagram for explaining state transitions during a normal stage; It is a figure for demonstrating the example of production|presentation in a CZ stage. It is a figure for demonstrating the production example in a preparation stage or a battle preparation stage. FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining an example of a zero combo effect during a normal AT stage; FIG. 4 is a diagram for explaining state transitions during a battle stage; FIG.

A preferred embodiment of a gaming machine according to the present invention will be described with reference to each drawing.
First, the overall configuration of the slot machine 1 will be described.
A slot machine 1 is one embodiment of a game machine according to the present invention, and is installed in a game hall or the like.
As shown in FIGS. 1 to 3, the slot machine 1 includes a front door 1a, a housing 1b, a medal slot 2, a bet button 2a, a medal selector 2b, a production button 2c, a cross key button 2d, a start lever 3, and a drum unit. 4, reel 41, stop button 5, display window 6, medal payout device 7, hopper 7a, medal payout opening 7b, indicator 8, speaker 9, lamp 11, navigation lamp 12, advantageous section lamp 13, power supply device 14, probability A setting device 15, an external output terminal 16, a main control section 10, a sub control section 20, and the like are provided.

The main control unit 10 and the sub-control unit 20 are each provided with a storage unit and a control unit, and are devices capable of performing various kinds of arithmetic processing and various controls, and are included in the concept of a computer. Each storage unit includes a storage device such as a semiconductor memory device for storing programs, information, etc. necessary for the operation of the slot machine 1 . Each control unit includes a CPU and the like. Each control unit implements various functions of the present embodiment by appropriately reading and executing various programs and the like stored in each storage unit.

The slot machine 1 includes a housing 1b having an opening on the front surface and a front door 1a capable of opening and closing the opening, like a normal slot machine.
A display window 6 is formed in the central part of the front door 1a so that the rear side can be visually recognized.
Below the display window 6, a stepped portion projecting forward is formed, and on the upper surface of this stepped portion is a medal insertion slot 2 for inserting medals, and a player's pressing operation at the start of the game. A bet button 2a for setting the number of bets, an effect button 2c for changing the effect displayed on the display 8 by the operation of the player, and selection and cancellation of display items on the display 8 by the operation of the player. It has a cross key button 2d that can be used.
A start lever 3 operated by the player when starting a game and a stop button 5 pressed when the player stops the reels 41 are provided on the front surface of the stepped portion.

Above the display window 6, navigation lamps 12 (navigation lamps 12a, 12b, 12c) capable of informing the player of the operation order of the stop button 5 are arranged corresponding to the respective reels 41a, 41b, 41c. be.
Below the display window 6, for example, an advantageous section lamp 13, which is made up of an LED, is arranged. The advantageous section lamp 13 is controlled to light up during an advantageous section (to be described later). In addition, instead of the advantageous section lamp 13, the slot machine 1 has, for example, a 7-segment display (also referred to as "7-segment") that constitutes a payout number display section for displaying the payout number of medals. , may be controlled to light up.

The upper part of the front door 1a is provided with a display 8 that operates as notification means and information display means.
The display 8 is composed of, for example, a liquid crystal display, and performs various effects using images, displays of various information in the game, and the like.
Although one indicator 8 is provided as shown in FIG. 1, the present invention is not limited to this, and a plurality of indicators may be provided. For example, by providing two displays (a main display and a sub-display) and arranging them side by side, the main display and the sub-display can be combined to function as one display unit. good too. Also, the sub-display may be arranged at a position closer to the reel 41 than the main display so that the displayed image can be easily viewed while watching the rotation or stop state of the reel 41 .
Further, a display may be provided on a lower panel display, which is a large display portion arranged below the slot machine 1 .

Above the display 8, a speaker 9 that operates as a notification means and performs sound effects and notifications, light when each role wins, and light effects and notifications corresponding to the effects displayed on the display 8 are displayed. It has a lamp 11 for
A medal payout port 7b through which medals are paid out is provided at the lower portion of the front door 1a.

The upper part of the housing 1b is provided with a main control unit 10 that controls the overall game, and the upper part of the front door 1a is a sub-control that performs control related to game effects, etc. under the control of the main control unit 10. A section 20 is provided.
A drum unit 4 for rotating the reel 41 is provided at the center of the housing 1b. The drum unit 4 includes horizontally arranged reels 41a, 41b, and 41c. These reels 41a to 41c are rotatable by driving a stepping motor (not shown).

The reels 41a to 41c are examples of identification information display means. , ``Bell'', ``BAR'', ``Red 7'', ``White 7'', and ``BAR''.
The form of the reels 41a to 41c is not limited to this, and for example, the number of patterns on the peripheral surface may be other than 20.
In addition, in FIG. 4, each symbol is identified by notation, but the actual reel 41 has a predetermined design corresponding to each combination.
In addition, a medal payout device 7 for paying out medals and a hopper 7a for storing medals are provided in the lower part of the housing 1b. It is paid out to the player.

A power supply device 14 is provided in the lower part of the housing 1b.
The power supply device 14 is a device for supplying power to each device including the main control unit 10 and the sub control unit 20, and monitors the voltage or frequency of the power supply input from the outside of the slot machine 1, Alternatively, it outputs to the main control section 10 and the sub-control section 20 a power interruption signal indicating that the power supply to the slot machine 1 has been stopped due to the frequency dropping below a predetermined value.
Further, when the power supply device 14 detects the supply of power indicating a voltage or frequency exceeding a predetermined value due to power recovery, the power supply device 14 outputs a power recovery signal indicating that power supply to the slot machine 1 has started. and output to the sub-controller 20 .

FIG. 3 shows the configuration of the control system of the slot machine 1. As shown in FIG. In addition, the same code|symbol is attached|subjected to the component which is the same as that of the component demonstrated in FIG.1 and FIG.2, or corresponds.
The main control unit 10 performs lottery for a winning combination, progress control of the game, etc., and the sub-control unit 20 performs various effects control based on the control information from the main control unit 10 .
Transmission of control information between the main control unit 10 and the sub-control unit 20 is restricted to one direction only from the main control unit 10 to the sub-control unit 20, and an illegal signal from the sub-control unit 20 to the main control unit 10 input is prevented.
The main control unit 10 includes a bet button 2a, a medal selector 2b, a start lever 3, a stop button 5, a drum unit 4, a medal payout device 7, an advantageous section lamp 13, a probability setting device 15 (setting means), an external output terminal 16 and a sub It is connected to the control unit 20 by a communication cable, and each device can be controlled.

The probability setting device 15 can change the setting of the degree of advantage for the player in multiple stages by changing the probability of receiving a privilege in multiple stages (for example, 6 stages). Based on the probability setting operation in the probability setting device 15, any one set value is stored in the storage unit, and the probability of giving a privilege or the like is controlled based on the stored set value.
As for the setting values set by the probability setting device 15, setting 1 is the lowest probability value, setting 6 is the highest probability value, and the larger the number, the higher the probability value. Therefore, the setting 1 is the most disadvantageous setting for the player, the larger the number is, the more advantageous the player is, and the setting 6 is the most advantageous setting for the player.

In addition, depending on the set value in the probability setting device 15, as a game state advantageous to the player, for example, the transition probability of all or any one of the pseudo bonus, CZ stage, and AT stage, which will be described later, is directly changed or indirectly changed. The degree of advantage of the player may be changed in a plurality of stages by changing the position.
In addition to the game state, the probability of winning a predetermined minor combination (for example, Bell combination) may be changed in a plurality of stages (eg, 6 stages).
In addition, although the setting value can be set in 6 steps, it is not limited to this, and may be set in 4 steps (setting values 1, 2, 5, 6) or 3 steps (setting 1, setting 3, setting 6). , may be fixed probability values.

The external output terminal 16 outputs information related to the game played in the slot machine 1 to a control device (not shown) or a calling device (not shown) installed in the game arcade. The number of medals inserted, the number of medals paid out, the number of occurrences of game states advantageous to the player (for example, the AT stage), the transition period, and other information for collecting various data are output under the control of the main control unit 10.

The main control unit 10 performs processing for starting a game based on a signal from the start lever 3, processing for sampling random numbers from a random number generator (not shown), and the like. Then, the main control unit 10 performs internal lottery processing based on the sampled random number value. Further, the main control unit 10 implements various functions of embodiments described later by appropriately reading and executing control programs and the like stored in the storage unit.
That is, the main control unit 10 draws lots (game result determination means, privilege determination means) for determining whether or not to grant a privilege such as a minor winning combination or the right to transition to a game state in response to the execution of a game. means, privilege granting means).
Also, the lottery pattern using random numbers may be any pattern other than the pattern described above. Alternatively, all lotteries may be performed using random numbers generated by software or random numbers generated by a random number generator.

Also, the main control unit 10 controls the rotation of the reel 4 based on a signal from the start lever 3 . The main control unit 10 detects the rotational positions of the reels 4a to 4c based on signals from sensors (not shown) provided on the reels 4a to 4c, and rotates the symbols on the reels 4a to 4c. It is possible to grasp the position. Then, based on the signal from the stop button 5, control is performed to stop the desired pattern within the display window 6. FIG.

In addition, the main control unit 10 sends a predetermined signal or command (control information) to the sub control unit 20 at a predetermined game timing (eg, start lever operation, operation of the stop buttons 5a to 5c, game state transition, etc.) Output.
For example, when the start lever 3 is operated, the main control section 10 outputs a signal indicating that the start lever has been operated to the sub-control section 20 .
Further, when each of the stop buttons 5a to 5c is operated, the main control section 10 outputs to the sub-control section 20 a signal that enables identification of which stop button 5 was operated in what order.
In addition, when the reels 41a to 41c are stopped by the operation of the stop button 5, the main control unit 10 provides information that enables identification of which reels 41 are stopped in what order, and the patterns of the upper, middle, and lower rows. Output to the sub control unit 20 .
Further, when the game state shifts, the main control unit 10 outputs to the sub-control unit 20 information enabling identification of which game state the game state has shifted to.

Further, the main control unit 10 is configured to be capable of inputting a power interruption signal and a power restoration signal from the power supply device 14 .
When the power interruption signal is input, the main control unit 10 executes power interruption processing for storing (saving) the game information at the time of the input. This game information includes, for example, information such as the current game state, the winning combination, the stop mode of the reels 41, the number of bets, and the like.
Further, when a power return signal is input, the main control unit 10 executes a power return process for reading out the stored (saved) game information and restarting the game. That is, when the power restoration signal is input, the main control unit 10 restores the state immediately before the power shutdown based on the read game information.
Further, the main control unit 10 transmits game information to the sub control unit 20 in the power restoration process. As a result, the sub control unit 20 can restart the effect based on the game state immediately before the power was turned off.

The sub control unit 20 is connected to the effect button 2c, the speaker 9, the display device 8, the lamp 11, and the navigation lamp 12 by a communication cable, and can communicate with them. The sub-controller 20 controls these devices according to commands (control information) from the main controller 10 .

The sub control unit 20 stores various information such as a program related to effects, effect image data, sound data, etc. in a storage unit.
The sub control unit 20 operates as effect execution means and effect control means, thereby performing processes such as effects synchronized with the game of the slot machine 1 according to commands (control information) from the main control unit 10 . For example, the display device 8, the lamp 11, the speaker 9, etc. are controlled to output an effect image indicating the transition of the game state, output sound effect, and effect a lamp effect.

Further, the sub control unit 20 is configured to be able to input a power failure signal and a power recovery signal from the power supply device 14 . When the power interruption signal is input, the sub control unit 20 stores (saves) effect information specifying the content of the effect being executed at the time of the input. This effect information includes, for example, various information displayed on the display device 8 and the like.
Further, when a power return signal is input, the sub control unit 20 restarts the effect based on the effect information in which the game information received from the main control unit 10 is stored (saved).

Such a slot machine 1 can execute the following slot machine games under the control of the main control section 10 .
At the start of the game, the number of bets is set using medals (including credit medals).
The number of bets can be set by inserting medals directly from the medal slot 2 or by pressing the bet button 2a.

In the method of setting the number of bets by inserting medals from the medal slot 2, the inserted medals are detected by the medal selector 2b provided on the rear surface of the front door 1a, and the bet corresponding to the number of inserted medals is made. The number (however, the upper limit is 3 bets corresponding to 3 medals) is set. When medals exceeding 3 bets are inserted, they are internally stored as data as credit medals.
The upper limit of the number of bets may be "1", "2", or "4" or more.

When the bet button 2a is pressed, a predetermined number of medals (for example, 3) is subtracted from the credit medals stored as data internally as the number of medals to be used for one game. Minutes are set as 3-bet.
By providing a 2-bet button for setting the number of medals corresponding to 2 as the bet button, 2-bet may be set by pressing the 2-bet button once.
Also, by providing a 1-bet button for setting the number of medals corresponding to one medal as a bet button, a 2-bet may be set by pressing the 1-bet button twice, and a 1-bet button may be pressed three times. You may set a 3-bet with .
Also, credit medals are added by inserting medals from the medal slot 2 or winning prizes, and for example, up to 50 medals can be credited (stored).
In this embodiment, a game with 3-bet is also referred to as a 3-bet game.
Also, credit medals are added by inserting medals from the medal slot 2 or winning prizes, and for example, up to 50 medals can be credited (stored).

In this way, the bet number set by directly inserting medals from the medal insertion slot 2 or by pressing each bet button is stored in the storage section of the main control section 10, and is set to the bet number that can be executed for one game. When it becomes, it will be in the state where a game can be started.
In the state where the game can be started, the operation of the start lever 3 is valid, and when the start lever 3 is tilted, the game is started, the reels 41 start to fluctuate, and the lottery result of the current game is determined. An internal lottery process is executed. In the internal lottery process, a winning combination for the current game is determined by lottery from a plurality of winning combinations based on a predetermined winning probability.
After the reel 41 gradually increases its rotation speed from a stopped state, it reaches a steady rotation in which it rotates at a constant speed. When the steady rotation is reached, the stop buttons 5a-5c provided corresponding to the respective reels 41a-41c are ready to be pressed.

The stop buttons 5a to 5c are an example of operation means (stop operation means) for performing a stop operation of the reels 41, and when pressed in a state where they can be pressed, the operation timing and the lottery result of the internal lottery process are displayed. Each of the reels 41a to 41c is controlled to stop so that it stops at a combination of symbols allowed by .
In the stop control of each reel 41a to 41c, a pull-in range is set for each, and a predetermined number (for example, 4) of symbols in the reverse rotation direction (upward direction) from the symbol at the time when the stop operation is performed. It becomes possible to draw in, and only one of the symbols in this drawing range can be stopped on an effective line (hereinafter also referred to as a winning line).

In this embodiment, for example, the bell pattern, the replay pattern, and the watermelon pattern are arranged within five consecutive frames on all the reels 41a to 41c. can be made
On the other hand, for example, the blank A pattern, blank B pattern, BAR pattern, 7 red patterns, and 7 white patterns are not necessarily arranged within 5 consecutive frames. In some cases, the winning combination may be lost without being able to stop immediately. In other words, in order to stop these symbols on the winning line, it is necessary to press the stop buttons 5a to 5c (so-called eye pressing operation) aiming at the desired symbols.

Then, after the third reel stop operation, as a result of judging the combination of symbols stopped on the winning line as a result of the game, it is determined that a winning is achieved when a predetermined combination of symbols is obtained, and the game value ( For example, a medal) is given.
Note that the third reel is the reel that is stopped at the third and last operation when the stop operation of each of the three reels 41a to 41c is performed one time for a total of three times. Further, "after the third reel stop operation" means after the player releases the finger or the like from the stop button 5 operated to stop the third reel.

In this embodiment, winning is determined by selecting only the middle line as an effective line out of a total of 5 lines: upper, middle, and lower lines, a downward-sloping line, and an upward-sloping line. Judgment is made based on the combination.
Note that the number of winning lines for judging winning is not limited to one line, but can be appropriately changed according to the arrangement of symbols, the type of symbols, the combination of symbols corresponding to the winning combination, and the like.
A slot machine game is executed as described above.

(Combination of winning combination and corresponding pattern)
Next, each winning combination and a combination of symbols corresponding to each winning combination will be described.
The winning combination includes, for example, a small combination, a replay combination, and a bonus combination.
The small roles include, for example, a bell role, a watermelon role, a cherry role, a chance role, a special role, and a common one-card role.
In addition, cherry roles include a weak cherry role and a strong cherry role, and special roles include a special role A and a special role B.
In the following description, the cherry role, the watermelon role, and the chance role are also collectively referred to as "rare roles".

The bell role is provided with a pushing order bell role.
The pressing order bell combination is a winning combination in which the combination of symbols is completed by following the pressing order of the stop button 5, and ten pressing order bell combinations A1 to C4 are provided in this embodiment. In the following description, the push-order bell combinations A1 to C4 are collectively referred to simply as push-order bell combinations.
In the pressing order bell combination A1 and A2, the stop buttons 5a to 5c are operated in 2 (2/6) of the 6 pressing orders (correct pressing order), and the corresponding symbols are combined. is stop-displayed, and when the stop button 5 is operated in the other four (4/6) pressing orders (incorrect pressing order), the corresponding combination of symbols is not stop-displayed.
Specifically, when winning the push order bell combination A1 or the push order bell combination A2, the pressing order of "left → middle → right", which is the correct pressing order (hereinafter, this pressing order is referred to as "forward pressing") ) or when the stop buttons 5a to 5c are operated in the order of "left→right→middle", "bell, bell, bell" is displayed on the pay line, and the other pressing order (incorrect answer press) is displayed. order), when the stop buttons 5a to 5c are operated, other symbol combinations are stopped and displayed. That is, in the pressing order bell combination A1 and A2, if the stop button 5 operated in the first operation is in the correct pressing order (operating the stop button 5a), the combination of symbols corresponding to the pressing order bell combination stops.

Other combinations of symbols that are stopped and displayed depending on the incorrect pressing order include the pressing order bell spilled pattern and the missing pattern.
When the stop buttons 5a to 5c are operated in an incorrect order of pressing, if the combination of symbols (see FIG. 5A) corresponding to the falling order of pressing the bell cannot be stopped, a missed run occurs and a missing run (" Replay Cherry Bell” etc.) is stopped and displayed.
Although the details will be described later, one medal is given when the combination of symbols corresponding to the falling bell in the pressing order stops, and a medal is given when the combination of symbols corresponding to the losing order stops. It is designed not to be

Pressing Order Bell roles B1 to C4 are obtained by operating the stop buttons 5a to 5c in one (1/6) pressing order (correct pressing order) out of the six pressing orders, and combining the corresponding symbols. is stop-displayed, and when the stop button 5 is operated in the other five (5/6) pressing orders (incorrect pressing order), the corresponding combination of symbols is not stop-displayed.
For example, in the pressing order bell combination B1, when the stop buttons 5a to 5c are operated in the pressing order of "middle→left→right" (correct pressing order), the pattern combination of "replay, bell, replay" is displayed on the winning line. is stopped, and the pattern combination of "bell, bell, bell" is stopped and displayed on the lower right line. When the stop buttons 5a to 5c are operated in a pressing order other than this (incorrect pressing order), the pressing order bell failure or failure is stopped and displayed.
Similarly, in the pressing order bell roles B2 to C4, when the operation is performed in the correct pressing order (see FIG. 5A), the symbol combination of "replay/bell/replay" is stopped and displayed on the pay line, and the incorrect answer is displayed. When the operation is performed in the pressing order, the pressing order bell failure or failure is stopped and displayed.

In this way, when any one of the push-order bell combinations A1 to C4 is won, only when the stop buttons 5a to 5c are operated in the corresponding push-order bell combination, the winning push-order bell combination is displayed. The combination stops on the winning line.
That is, as the first stop operation mode by the player, the main control unit 10 selects a predetermined number (for example, 4 Symbols can be stopped and displayed in the first stop mode in which a game value (medals) of 1, 1, or 13 can be awarded. In addition, as a second stop operation mode by the player, a predetermined number (for example, 1 or 0) is provided as a second privilege based on the operation of the pressing order (incorrect answer pressing order) that does not correspond to the winning pressing order bell combination. symbols can be stop-displayed in a second stop mode in which game values (medals) of .

In addition, when winning the pressing order bell combination A1, A2, the stop buttons 5a to 5c are operated according to one (1/6) pressing order (correct pressing order) out of six pressing orders. , the stop control of the reels 41 may be performed so that the combination of corresponding symbols is stopped.
In addition, when winning the pressing order bell combination B1 to C4, if only the stop button 5 to be operated first follows the correct pressing order, the stop control of the reels 41 is performed so as to stop the combination of the corresponding symbols. good too.

In the weak cherry combination, the symbol combination of "BAR/cherry/replay" can be stopped on the pay line, and in this case, two cherry symbols are aligned on the upward right line.
In the strong cherry combination, a combination of symbols such as "BAR, cherry, white 7" can be stopped on the winning line.
As for the watermelon role, a symbol such as "Bell, Watermelon, Red 7" can be stopped on the winning line.
As for the chance game, it is possible to stop the combination of "Bell, Watermelon, Replay" symbols on the winning line, and in this case, the watermelon symbols are aligned on the small V-shaped line.

In the special role A, the combination of "red 7, red 7, red blank" symbols can be stopped on the winning line. Hereinafter, this stop mode is also referred to as "single red 7 matching").
Special role B can stop the combination of "Red 7, Red 7, Red 7" symbols on the winning line. Stop display (hereinafter, this stop mode is also referred to as "double red 7 matching").

The common one-card combination is a winning combination that wins regardless of the order of pressing, but the combination of symbols that are stop-displayed differs according to the order of pressing.
For example, if the stop buttons 5a to 5c are operated in a specific stop operation order and operation timing at the time of winning a common single hand, the BAR pattern is stopped and displayed in a straight line on the winning line (hereinafter referred to as this stop mode). is also called "bar matching").
Specifically, the stop buttons 5a to 5c are operated in the pressing order of "right→middle→left" (hereinafter, this pressing order is referred to as "reverse pressing"), and the stop buttons 5a to 5c are aimed at the BAR design. is operated, BAR alignment can be stopped. On the other hand, when the button is not pressed in reverse or when it is not operated at a specific timing, a combination of symbols other than the BAR alignment (for example, "replay, bell, bell", etc.) is stopped and displayed.

The replay combination is a winning combination that wins regardless of the pressing order of the stop button 5, but the combination of symbols that are stop-displayed differs according to the pressing order.
For example, when a replay combination is won, if the stop buttons 5a to 5c are operated by pressing them in sequence, the symbol combination of "replay, replay, replay" is stop-displayed on the winning line.
Further, when the stop buttons 5a to 5c are operated by reverse pressing, different combinations of symbols are stopped and displayed according to the operation timing of the stop buttons 5a to 5c.
For example, when the stop buttons 5a to 5c are operated with the reverse push aimed at the BAR symbol, "Replay BAR BAR" (hereinafter, this stop mode is also referred to as "BAR tenpai matching") is displayed on the active line. can be stopped.

The bonus combination is a winning combination in which the combination of corresponding symbols is "white 7, white 7, white 7".
The bonus combination is a lottery target during the stay of RT0 in the RT state, which will be described later.
In addition, the bonus combination is a carry-over control target combination that allows the right to win the bonus combination to be carried over as long as the combination of the corresponding symbols does not stop in the game in which the bonus combination was won and in the game after that game. is.
Therefore, during the period from when the bonus combination is won until the combination of symbols corresponding to the bonus combination is stopped and displayed, the right to win the bonus combination is carried over (this state is hereinafter referred to as "bonus winning state"). becomes.
On the other hand, when a bonus combination is won and the combination of symbols corresponding to the bonus combination is stopped and displayed (a prize is won), the state shifts to the bonus state, and the right to win the bonus combination is not carried over after the bonus state ends. state (hereinafter, this state is referred to as "bonus non-winning state").

Also, the bonus combination is won in duplicate with the common one-card combination.
In the bonus winning state, the main control unit 10 performs reel control to preferentially stop and display the combination of symbols corresponding to the minor combination, and the combination of symbols corresponding to the bonus combination is set to the combination with the lowest priority. ing.
Therefore, in the current game in which the bonus hand is won, the combination of symbols corresponding to the bonus hand cannot be stopped, and the combination of symbols corresponding to the common single hand is stopped, and the bonus winning state is changed to the following games. will also continue.

Based on the combination of symbols as described above, it is determined whether or not a small combination, a replay combination, and a bonus combination have been won. As a result of the determination, when it is determined that the player has won a prize, a game value is given (medals are paid out) based on the "dividend" shown in FIG.
That is, the main control unit 10 has a game value giving means for giving a game value (medal) according to the pattern stop mode.
For example, when the pressing order bell combinations A1 to A2 are won, if the stop buttons 5a to 5c are operated in the correct pressing order and the combination of the corresponding symbols is stopped, four medals are paid out. On the other hand, when the pressing order bell combination A1-A2 is won, if the stop buttons 5a-5c are operated in the incorrect pressing order and the pressing order bell is stopped, one medal is paid out.
If the stop buttons 5a to 5c are operated in the correct pressing order and the combination of the corresponding symbols is stopped when winning the pressing order bell combinations B1 to C4, 13 medals are paid out. On the other hand, when the pressing order bell combinations B1 to C4 are won, if the stop buttons 5a to 5c are operated in the incorrect pressing order to stop the pressing order bell, one medal is paid out.

Note that the number of payouts may be the same when the stop buttons 5a to 5c are operated in the correct pressing order of the pressing order bell combinations A1 to C4, without being limited to the above.
In this case, the stop display modes of the pressing order bell combinations A1 to C4 may be the same. In addition, the stop display mode may be the same for the pressing order bell spilling eyes.

In addition, when the combination of symbols corresponding to each winning combination of the weak cherry combination, the strong cherry combination, the chance combination, the special combination A, the special combination B, and the common single combination combination stops, one medal is paid out. .
Also, when the combination of symbols corresponding to the watermelon combination stops, three medals are paid out.
In addition, the stop display of the combination of symbols corresponding to the replay combination makes it possible to play again without inserting medals in the next game.
Further, when the combination of symbols corresponding to the bonus combination stops, medals are not paid out.

In this embodiment, the number of medals to be paid out is the same regardless of the number of bets, but the number of medals to be paid out may be varied according to the number of bets.
Also, the number of medals to be paid out when the combination of symbols corresponding to each winning combination is stopped and displayed may be other than the number described above.
Also, the combination of symbols corresponding to each winning combination is not limited to the combination shown in FIG. 5, and can be arbitrarily set.

(Dividend for push order bell role)
Next, with reference to FIG. 6, the payout based on the pressing order of the pressing order bell combination will be described.
FIG. 6 shows the payout number corresponding to the stop operation when each of the pressing order bell combinations A1 to C4 is won. There is a pressing order in which a payout occurs at 4.

As described above, when the lottery result of the internal lottery process is the pressing order bell combination (specific game result), the stop buttons 5a to 5c are operated in the correct pressing order (first stop operation state), and the corresponding When the stop button 5 is operated in the wrong answer pressing order (second stop operation state), the corresponding combination of symbols will not be stopped. It's becoming That is, in the incorrect answer pressing order, the pressing order bell failure or failure (second stop display mode) is stop-displayed.

Such control includes reel control in which the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment preferentially draws a combination of symbols with a large number of medals to be paid out (hereinafter referred to as "number priority control"), and a combination of symbols that can be stopped. This can be realized by adopting reel control (hereinafter referred to as "combination number priority control") that preferentially draws symbols with a large number.
In the "number of sheets priority control", the reels 41 are controlled when the stop buttons 5a to 5c are operated in the order of correct pressing and when the first reel stop operation and the second reel stop operation are performed.
In the "combination number priority control", the reels 41 are controlled when the stop buttons 5a to 5c are operated in the wrong answer pressing order.

Next, sheet number priority control and combination number priority control will be described. In the following description, the case where the winning of the pushing order bell combination B1 will be taken as an example.
As shown in FIG. 5A, in the pressing order bell combination B1, when the stop button 5b is operated in the correct pressing order (middle→left→right), the corresponding symbol combination (replay, bell, replay) stops. , and 13 medals are paid out.
On the other hand, when the stop button 5b is operated in the order of pressing the incorrect answer, one medal is paid out when the falling number of the bell in the order of pressing the bell stops, and when the losing number stops, the medal is paid out. not.

・When the stop button is operated in the correct order (middle → left → right) If the stop button 5b, which is the correct order, is operated during the stop operation of the first reel, the number priority control is executed, A bell pattern that constitutes a combination of symbols (Replay, Bell, Replay) with a relatively large number of medals paid out (13 medals paid out), and a symbol with a relatively small number of medals paid out (1 medal paid out). (Blank A pattern, 7 red patterns, 7 white patterns, etc.) constituting the combination of .
Next, even when the stop button 5a, which is the order of pressing the correct answer, is operated during the second reel stop operation, the number priority control is executed, and the number of medals to be paid out is relatively large (the number of medals to be paid out is 13). Control is performed so that replay symbols constituting a combination of symbols (replay, bell, replay) are drawn.
Finally, when the stop button 5c, which is the correct pressing order, is operated at the time of the third reel stop operation, the symbols constituting the "-" of the "replay bell--" relate to the pressing order bell combination B1. Since only replay symbols are included in the combination of symbols, the replay symbols are controlled to be drawn. As a result, "replay bell replay" is stopped and displayed.
As described above, when winning the pressing order bell combination B1, when the stop button is operated in the correct pressing order, the corresponding combination of symbols is stop-displayed, and 13 medals are paid out.

・When the stop button is operated in the wrong order (middle → right → left) If the stop button 5b, which is the correct order, is operated when the first reel is stopped, the number priority control is executed. , in the same manner as above, controls to pull in the bell pattern.
Next, when the stop button 5c, which is the incorrect answer pressing order, is operated during the second reel stop operation, combination number priority control is executed, blank B symbol, red 7 symbol, white 7 symbol, and BAR symbol. control to pull in any of
Specifically, since there is only one combination of symbols corresponding to the pressing order (-, bell, blank B/red 7/white 7/BAR), the combinations are drawn onto the winning line by the number-of-combination priority control. Control is performed so that any one of blank B symbols, red 7 symbols, white 7 symbols, and BAR symbols for which the stop button 5c is operated at possible timing is drawn.
Finally, when the stop button 5a, which is the order of pressing the incorrect answer, is operated during the stop operation of the third reel, "-" of "- Bell Blank B/Red 7/White 7/BAR" is formed. Since the pattern is only the bell pattern, control is performed so that the bell pattern is drawn. As a result, "bell bell blank B/red 7/white 7/BAR" is stopped and displayed.
In this way, when winning the bell combination B1 in the pressing order, if the stop button is operated in the incorrect pressing order of middle→right→left, the bell in the pressing order is always stopped and displayed, and one medal is awarded. is paid out.

・When the stop button is operated in the order of pressing the incorrect answer (left → middle → right) If the stop button 5a, which is the order of pressing the incorrect answer, is operated when the first reel is stopped, combination number priority control is executed. Then, based on the combination of symbols (watermelon/blank A/red 7/white 7/BAR/bell) corresponding to the pressing order, the watermelon symbol is controlled to be drawn.
Next, when the stop button 5b is operated at the time of the second reel stop operation, the stop button 5b can be pulled onto the winning line among blank A symbols, red 7 symbols, white 7 symbols, and BAR symbols. controls to pull in any of the manipulated symbols.
Finally, when the stop button 5c is operated at the time of the third reel stop operation, the BAR pattern is stopped when the stop button 5a is operated at the timing when the BAR pattern can be drawn onto the pay line. On the other hand, when the stop button 5a is not operated at the timing when the BAR pattern can be pulled onto the winning line, the symbols other than the BAR pattern are stopped, and the losing eye is stopped and displayed.

In this way, when winning the bell combination B1 in the order of pressing, when the stop button is operated in the order of pressing the wrong answers left→middle→right, the probability that the BAR symbol will stop on the winning line of the reel 41c is Due to the pull-in stop control, the probability is 1/4 (5 frames/20 frames). In this case, the pressing order bell drop (second stop display mode) is stopped and one medal is paid out.
On the other hand, the probability that a symbol other than the BAR symbol stops on the winning line of the reel 41c is a probability of 3/4.

Also, if the stop button is pressed in the wrong order (left → right → middle), combination number priority control is executed and the stop button is pressed in the wrong order of left → middle → right. Similar reel control and payout of medals are performed.
Also, when the stop button is operated in the order of pressing the wrong answer (right→left→middle or right→middle→left), the combination number priority control is executed, and as shown in FIG. 5A, 7 red symbols or 7 white symbols Only when the stop button 5b is operated at the timing when the symbols can be drawn onto the winning line, the pressing order bell spills are stopped and one medal is paid out.
Therefore, the probability that 7 red symbols or 7 white symbols stop on the winning line of the reel 41b is 1/2 (10 frames/20 frames) for the convenience of the pull-in stop control.

Similarly, for the push-order bell combination other than the push-order bell combination B1, reel control based on the number-of-pieces priority control and combination number-priority control as described above is performed, thereby stopping the combination of symbols as shown in FIG. 5A. Is displayed. In addition, in the case of incorrect pressing order, the pressing order bell is stopped and displayed with the probability shown in FIG. 6, and one medal is paid out.

In this way, the main control unit 10, as the first stop operation mode by the player, selects a predetermined number (for example, , 13 or 4) game values (medals) can be imparted, symbols can be stopped and displayed. Symbols can be stopped and displayed in a second stop display mode in which a predetermined number (for example, one medal) of game value (medals) can be given as a second benefit based on the operation of the pressing order that does not correspond (incorrect pressing order). be.
Further, when the operation is performed in the second stop operation mode (incorrect answer pressing order), the symbols can be stopped and displayed in the fourth stop display mode (losing) in which no game value (medal) is awarded.

In addition, the main control unit 10, as the first stop operation mode by the player, based on the operation corresponding to the winning common one-piece role, the game value (medal) of a predetermined number (for example, one) as the second privilege It is possible to stop display the symbol in the third stop display mode that can give .
That is, it is possible to award the same game value (medals) when the symbols are stop-displayed in the second stop display mode and when the symbols are stop-displayed in the third stop display mode.

In this embodiment, when winning the pressing order bell combination, the pattern stop mode can be changed by switching between number priority control and combination number priority control according to the pressing order and operation timing of the stop button 5. However, this is not the only option. For example, when winning the push order bell role, the combination of symbols that can be stopped is uniquely determined only by the push order, regardless of the operation timing of the stop button 5. may
For example, in the case of the pressing order bell role B1, when the stop button is operated in the correct pressing order (middle → left → right), the "replay bell replay (13 pieces payout)" is stopped and the incorrect pressing order When the stop button is operated (middle → right → left), the "replay bell bell (1 sheet payout)" will stop, and it will be operated in the order of pressing the incorrect answer (stop button 5c when the first reel is stopped). If you do, "Bell Replay Blank B (1 sheet out)", "Bell Replay BAR (1 sheet out)" or "Loss (0 sheet out)" will be stopped and the incorrect answer order ( When the stop button 5a) is operated at the time of the first reel stop operation, "bell replay blank B (1 sheet payout)" or "losing eye (0 sheet payout)" is stopped, so that it can be stopped. The number of symbol combinations may be reduced.

(Winning probability of each winning combination)
Next, with reference to FIG. 7, the winning probability of each winning combination will be described.
FIG. 7 shows the "internal lottery table" used for the lottery for each winning combination in each state (bonus non-winning state, bonus winning state, bonus state) related to the bonus combination.
The internal lottery table sets the acquisition range (number) of random numbers to be acquired in the internal lottery process by the main control unit 10 to 65536, and indicates the number of winning values (winning) among them.
The internal lottery table shown in FIG. 7 shows the winning probability of each winning combination in the 3-bet game. showing.

As shown in FIG. 7, the winning probability of each winning combination is as follows.
Each of the pressing order bell combinations A1 to A2 has a winning probability of 6950/65536 in the bonus non-winning state, bonus winning state and bonus state.
Each of the pressing order bell combinations B1 to B4 has a winning probability of 5560/65536 in the bonus non-winning state, bonus winning state and bonus state.
Each of the pressing order bell combinations C1 to C4 has a winning probability of 1390/65536 in the bonus non-winning state, bonus winning state and bonus state.

Winning probability of the weak cherry combination is set to 1024/65536 in the bonus non-winning state, bonus winning state and bonus state.
The strong cherry combination has a winning probability of 128/65536 in the bonus non-winning state, bonus winning state and bonus state.
The winning probability of the watermelon combination is set at 512/65536 in the bonus non-winning state, bonus winning state and bonus state.
The chance game is set with a winning probability of 256/65536 in the bonus non-winning state, bonus winning state and bonus state.
For the special role A and the special role B, the winning probability is set at 32/65536 in the bonus non-winning state, bonus winning state and bonus state.
The winning probability of the bonus combination is set to 12870/65536 when the bonus is not won.
The winning probability of the replay combination is set at 8982/65536 in the bonus non-winning state, bonus winning state and bonus state.

In this way, the winning probability of each winning combination other than the bonus combination is as follows: replay role > push-order bell role A1-A2 > push-order bell role B1-B4 > push-order bell role C1-C4 > weak cherry role > watermelon role > There is a relationship of chance game > strong cherry role > special roles A and B.
It should be noted that the relationship of winning probabilities of each combination may be other than those described above.

Although the internal lottery table shown in FIG. 7 shows a case in which all set values are common, the present invention is not limited to this. A winning combination that does not change may be provided.
Also, only some rare hands may be set such that the higher the setting, the higher the winning probability, or the lower the setting, the higher the winning probability of the rare hand.
Also, winning combinations other than rare combinations such as the push-order bell combination may be set such that the higher the setting, the higher or lower the winning probability.

In addition to such a configuration, the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment has the following game states and characteristic game features based on these game states.
Each game state is controlled (hereinafter also referred to as transition) to each game state by the main control unit 10 operating as game state control means.

(RT state)
First, referring to FIG. 8, the RT (replay time) state (hereinafter simply referred to as RT) of the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment will be described.
The slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment has RT0, RT1, and RT2 as RT states. Although there are three RT states in this embodiment, the number may be two or less or four or more.

RT0 is triggered by a system reset of the slot machine 1, a change in set value (including the case where the same set value is set again (retyped set value)), and the end of RT2.
Also, RT0 (bonus non-winning state) ends when a bonus combination is won in the 3-bet game, and shifts to RT1 (arrow a in FIG. 8).
Thus, RT0 is not a finite game state with a predetermined game period, but an infinite game state (infinite RT) that does not shift to another game state unless a bonus combination is won.

RT1 ends when the combination of symbols corresponding to the bonus combination is stopped (wins the bonus combination) and proceeds to RT2 (arrow b in FIG. 8).
That is, RT1 continues from when the bonus combination is won until the bonus combination is won, and in RT1, the game proceeds in a state in which the bonus combination is internally won (bonus winning state).
Thus, RT1 is not a finite game state with a predetermined game period, but an infinite game state (infinite RT) that does not shift to another game state unless a bonus combination is won.
RT2 is a bonus state that is a so-called real bonus, and ends when the number of medals paid out reaches a predetermined number (for example, 55) and shifts to RT0 (arrow c in FIG. 8).

In addition, in the RT state of the present embodiment, control is basically performed so as not to shift from RT1 to RT2.
This is because, as described above, when a bonus hand is won, in the game in which the bonus hand is won, the common single hand that is simultaneously won is given priority. Move to RT1 (bonus winning state). In addition, during RT1, since a losing combination that can win a bonus combination is not won (see FIG. 7), the bonus combination is not won (the process does not proceed to RT2).
For this reason, the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment never shifts from RT1 to RT2. The game progresses in a controlled state.

In this embodiment, the bonus combination is designed to be won at the same time as the common single combination combination, but this is not the only option, and the bonus combination can be won alone, and the bonus combination can be won in this bonus winning game. may
Further, during RT1, a losing combination may be generated with a predetermined probability (for example, a probability of 1/200), and a bonus combination may be awarded when winning the losing combination.

(AT state)
Further, the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment can be controlled in an AT (assist time) state. The AT state is a state in which, when the pressing order bell combination is won, the pressing order corresponding to the winning pressing order bell combination is announced (executing the pressing order navigation) by means of the display 8, the navigation lamp 12, the speaker 9, and the like. be.
For notification of the pressing order, for example, when winning the pressing order bell combination A1, the pressing order navigation of "1", "2", and "3" is displayed on the display 8 in order from the left, and "left", "left", The pressing order of the stop button 5 is notified by outputting the voices "middle" and "right" from the speaker 9 and lighting the navigation lamps 12a (left), 12b (middle), and 12c (right) in this order. do.
Therefore, the occurrence of the AT state enables the player to easily acquire medals, and the ball output speed is faster than during the non-AT state.

(Normal section, advantageous section)
The main control unit 10 includes game zone control means capable of controlling the game zone to be either a normal zone or an advantageous zone, in addition to the game state (stage).
The normal section is a game section in which push order navigation relating to the push order bell combination is not executed, starts when an advantageous section end condition is satisfied, and ends when an advantageous section transition condition is satisfied.
In the present embodiment, the establishment of the advantageous interval transition condition is the winning of a winning combination other than the common one-card combination, and the normal interval is shifted to the advantageous interval after the third reel stop operation of the winning game.
In addition, in the initial state (at the time of reset) of the main control unit 10, it is controlled to the normal section, and in the normal section, the advantageous section lamp 13 is controlled to be extinguished.

It should be noted that the establishment of the advantageous section transition condition is assumed to be the case where a winning combination other than a common one-piece combination is established, but this is not the only option. The transition may be made by a stop display of a combination of symbols that are not to be played (for example, a failure or a bell failure in the pressing order).
Alternatively, the game may be shifted to an advantageous section on the condition that the game state is shifted to one that is advantageous to the player, and if the game state that is advantageous to the player continues, the advantageous section may be continued.

The advantageous section is a game section in which push order navigation can be performed, and is a game section that is more advantageous to the player than the normal section due to the execution of the push order navigation.
In addition, the advantageous section ends when a predetermined advantageous section ending condition is satisfied after the advantageous section transition condition is satisfied in the normal section.
The termination condition of the advantageous section is that a predetermined game state (stage) is completed, and after the third reel stop operation of the winning game, the advantageous section ends and shifts to the normal section.
Separately from this, the advantageous section ending condition is that when the advantageous section limiter is reached, the advantageous section ends and shifts to the normal section.
The advantageous section limiter is defined as "the number of games in one advantageous section (the number of games in the advantageous section) reaches the upper limit (limiter)" or "the number of wins in one advantageous section (difference number) is reached to the upper limit number of sheets (limiter)".
Note that the conditions for ending the above-mentioned advantageous section are only examples. For example, "at least one push order bell has been notified", "a symbol combination corresponding to a bonus combination has been stopped and displayed", and the like. may be included.
Also, in the advantageous section, the advantageous section lamp 13 is controlled to be lit. Note that the advantageous section lamp 13 may start lighting at a point in time when the player enters a game state in which the number of medals held by the player increases after shifting to the advantageous section.

(Counters related to games)
While staying in the advantageous section, the main control section 10 operates as a counting means, counts the number of games played during the advantageous section and the number of medals obtained during the advantageous section, and stores them in the storage section as counter information shown below.
・Counter A: Count value of the number of games played during the advantageous interval ・Counter B: Count value of the number of wins during the advantageous interval (difference) is.
The main control unit 10 forcibly ends the advantageous section when the value indicated by the counter A reaches "1500" or when the value indicated by the counter B reaches "2400".
In addition, the counter A and the counter B are also counters related to the ending limiter (upper limit number of games played until the ending in the advantageous section).
When the value indicated by the counter A reaches "1480" or when the value indicated by the counter B reaches "2300", the main control unit 10 forcibly shifts to the ending A described later.
The values of the counter A and the counter B are erased (initialized) when the advantageous interval ends (when the game results in each stage shift to the initial stage or when the advantageous interval limiter is reached).
Further, although detailed description is omitted, the slot machine 1 includes a plurality of types of counters (counters for managing the number of games played during stay in each game state (stage), counters for executing a pseudo bonus B) that are updated in accordance with the progress of the game. counter, etc., for managing the number of times).

(Details of each game state (stage))
Next, each game state of the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, transitions of each game state, and game characteristics based on each game state will be described.
The main control unit 10 can independently perform the transition control between the normal section and the advantageous section, the transition control between RT0-2, and the transition control between each game state (stage). However, as described above, since the game of the present embodiment is basically performed in RT1 (bonus winning state), the game in each game state (stage) is basically performed while staying in RT1. will be
Hereinafter, unless otherwise specified, the transition timing between each game state (stage) is basically after the third reel stop operation of the game in which the transition condition is established (or after the payout of medals is completed). . However, the game is not limited to this, and the next game may be shifted after the transition condition is established.

As shown in FIGS. 9 and 10, the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment has, as game states (stages), a non-advantageous state, a normal stage, a CZ stage, a pseudo bonus A, an AT stage, a special AT stage, and an ending. are doing.
The CZ stage is further divided into CZ1-CZ5.
The pseudo bonus A is further divided into pseudo bonuses A1 to A7.
The AT stage is further divided into a preparation stage, a normal AT stage, a battle preparation stage, a battle stage, a pseudo bonus B, a specialized stage, and an end waiting stage.
The normal stage is controlled to a non-AT state, and as the game continues, the medals in the player's hand gradually decrease, which is a game state disadvantageous to the player. On the other hand, the AT stage is controlled to an AT state or a partial AT state, and by continuing the game, medals are likely to increase, which is an advantageous game state for the player.
Therefore, the player plays the game with the aim of transitioning from the normal stage to the AT stage and aiming to stay in the AT stage for a long time.
There are a plurality of transitions from the normal stage to the AT stage, but the basic transition is to transition from the normal stage to the CZ stage or the pseudo-bonus stage, and then to the AT stage.

(Non-advantageous state)
The non-advantageous state is a game state controlled in the normal section, and stays when the set value is changed (including resetting the set value) when the system of the slot machine 1 is reset, or when the advantageous section ends. For example, after the end of a normal stage, an AT stage, a special AT stage, an ending, or the like, or when reaching the advantageous section limiter.
In non-advantageous state, depending on the bonus winning state (bonus non-winning state (RT0), bonus winning state (RT1)) when the advantageous section transition condition is satisfied (when winning other than common 1-card hand), the following are moved to different destinations. For example, it is possible to shift to the normal stage or the CZ stage (CZ3).
During the non-advantageous state, it may be made so that it cannot be visually distinguished from other game states (stages). For example, on the display screen displayed on the display 8, the same background image may be used in the non-advantageous state and another stage (for example, normal stage). In this way, by sharing the display screen of the non-advantageous state and the other stages, it is possible to make it difficult to recognize that the normal section has transitioned to the advantageous section, making it difficult to understand the break between the advantageous sections. It is possible to prevent the person from stopping the game.

Next, the non-advantageous state control processing performed by the main control unit 10 will be described with reference to FIG.
Execution of the non-advantageous state control process is started when the current gaming state is a non-advantageous state.
First, the main control unit 10 determines whether or not the third reel stop operation has been performed (S1).
If it is determined that the third reel stop operation has not been performed (S1: No), the process is terminated, and if it is determined that the third reel stop operation has been performed (S1: Yes), it is advantageous in this game. It is determined whether or not the interval transition condition is satisfied (won other than the common one-card combination) (S2).
If it is determined that the advantageous section transition condition is not satisfied (S2: No), the process is terminated, and if it is determined that the advantageous section transition condition is satisfied (S2: Yes), the pseudo set value A lottery is executed (S3).

The pseudo set value lottery determines a "pseudo set value" that affects the lottery for shifting to a game state (AT stage, etc.) advantageous to the player.
Specifically, by referring to the "pseudo set value lottery table (bonus won state)" and "pseudo set value lottery table (bonus not won state)" shown in FIG. A pseudo set value is determined based on the set value set by , and the result is stored in the storage unit.
The pseudo set values are assumed to be set in seven stages (1 to 7), for example, but may be set in six stages or less or eight stages or more.

For example, in the case of the bonus winning state and when setting 1 is set, "1" is selected as the pseudo set value with a probability of 96/256, and "2" is selected with a probability of 32/256. , with a probability of 64/256 "3" is selected, "4" is selected with a probability of 16/256, "5" is selected with a probability of 32/256, and "6" is selected with a probability of 8/256. It is set to select "7" with a probability of 8/256.
Further, in the case of the bonus winning state and when setting 6 is set, "1" is selected as the pseudo set value with a probability of 16/256, and "2" is selected with a probability of 32/256. , with a probability of 16/256, "3" is selected, "4" is selected with a probability of 36/256, "5" is selected with a probability of 24/256, and "6" is selected with a probability of 128/256. It is set to select "7" with a probability of 4/256.
Further, for example, when the bonus is not won and setting 1 is set, "1" is selected as the pseudo set value with a probability of 32/256, and "2" is selected with a probability of 32/256. is selected with a probability of 44/256, "3" is selected, "4" is selected with a probability of 16/256, "5" is selected with a probability of 84/256, and "5" is selected with a probability of 16/256. 6” is selected, and “7” is selected with a probability of 32/256.
Also, although the description is omitted, the pseudo set values are set to be selected with the probability shown in the figure in other cases as well.

In this way, as a general trend, the probability of selecting a large number of pseudo set values is set to be higher when a high set value is set in the probability setting device 15 .
In addition, since the distribution values are such that the determined pseudo set value has characteristics depending on whether the set value in the probability setting device 15 is an even number or an odd number, the AT stage is set according to the pseudo set value. Since the length of the period until the transition to the game is changed, the game contents can be diversified and the interest can be improved.

In addition, when low set values (setting 1 to setting 3) are set in the probability setting device 15, a larger number of pseudo set values are selected in the bonus non-winning state than in the bonus winning state. It is
That is, at the opening of the amusement arcade (first thing in the morning) when the bonus has not been won, a large number of pseudo set values are likely to be selected.
As a result, it is possible to receive the benefits during the bonus non-winning state only when the amusement center opens (first thing in the morning). It can promote operation.

Next, a game state transition lottery is executed (S4).
In the game state transition lottery, the game state transition destination is determined by lottery based on the winning state of the bonus by referring to the "game state transition lottery table" shown in FIG.
For example, when the bonus winning state is the bonus winning state, the CZ stage (CZ3) is selected with a probability of 256/256, and when the bonus winning state is the bonus non-winning state, the probability is 256/256. It is set so that the normal stage is selected.
That is, when the amusement arcade opens (early in the morning) in which the bonus is not won, the normal stage is entered when the advantageous section is changed, and then the bonus role is won, and the bonus winning state is maintained during the business hours of the amusement arcade. shifts to the CZ stage (CZ3) when transitioning to the advantageous section.
It should be noted that the present invention is not limited to this, and it may be possible to shift to a stage other than the CZ stage (CZ3) when shifting to an advantageous section in the bonus winning state, or to shift to a stage other than the normal stage in the bonus non-winning state.

It is determined whether or not the CZ stage has been won in the game state transition lottery (S5), and if it is determined that the CZ stage has been won (S5: Yes), the game state is shifted to the CZ stage (CZ3). (S6) (arrow b in FIG. 9).
On the other hand, if it is determined that the CZ stage has not been won (the normal stage has been won) (S5: No), a cycle number lottery is executed (S7).
In the period number lottery, the period number is determined by lottery based on the pseudo set value by referring to the "period number lottery table" shown in FIG. 15, and the result is stored in the storage unit.
Although the details will be described later, the number of cycles is a value referred to during the normal stage, and indicates the number of times a game based on a cycle pattern, which will be described later, is taken as one cycle.
The number of cycles is assumed to be set to, for example, 1 to 5 cycles, but may be set to 6 cycles or more.

For example, when "1" is set as the pseudo setting value, "1" or "2" is selected as the number of cycles with a probability of 16/256, and "3" is selected with a probability of 32/256. , is set such that "4" or "5" is selected with a probability of 96/256.
Further, for example, when "7" is set as the pseudo setting value, "1" is selected as the number of cycles with a probability of 192/256, and "2" is selected with a probability of 64/256. 3” to “5” are set not to be selected.
Also, although the description is omitted, the other pseudo set values are also set so that the number of cycles is selected with the probability shown in the figure.
In this way, the general tendency is that the larger the pseudo set value is, the easier it is for a smaller number of cycles to be selected. That is, the higher the set value set by the probability setting device 15, the smaller the number of selected cycles.
Although the details will be described later, the smaller the number of cycles in the normal stage, the shorter the period until transition to a game state (pseudo bonus A, AT stage, etc.) advantageous to the player, which is advantageous to the player. .

Next, it is determined whether or not a period number equal to or greater than "2" has been selected in the period number lottery (S8).
If it is determined that the number of cycles of "2" or more has been selected (S8: Yes), a winning cycle lottery is executed (S9).
In the winning period lottery, it is determined by lottery whether or not the first period of a plurality of periods is to be the "winning period" by referring to the "winning period lottery table" shown in FIG.
In other words, when winning the winning cycle lottery, without executing a plurality of cycles in the normal stage to be shifted after that, after the game of the first cycle is completed, it is shifted to the AT state (pseudo bonus A, AT stage). can be done.
For example, if the pseudo setting value is set to "1", the winning probability is 32/256, and if the pseudo setting value is set to "4", the winning probability is 82/256. However, when "7" is set as the pseudo set value, it is set to win with a probability of 128/256. Also, although the explanation is omitted, other pseudo set values are also set so that winning is possible with the probability shown in the figure.
In this way, the greater the value of the pseudo set value, the easier it is to win. That is, the higher the set value set by the probability setting device 15, the easier it is to win.

Next, a periodic pattern lottery is executed (S10).
In the periodic pattern lottery, by referring to the "periodic pattern lottery table (losing period)" or "periodic pattern lottery table (win period)" shown in FIG. Based on (the number of cycles), the periodic pattern of the next cycle is determined by lottery, and the result is stored in the storage unit.
The cycle pattern is information that defines a combination of cycles to be controlled during one cycle. etc.
In addition, the "winning period" indicates the period when winning in the winning period lottery or the period when "1" is selected in the period number lottery. That is, in the normal stage to which the game moves after that, the normal stage ends after the game in the first cycle ends, and the game moves to the AT state (pseudo bonus A, AT stage).
"Losing cycle" is a case other than the winning cycle.

In the case of an unsuccessful cycle, for example, when the cycle number is "1", the cycle pattern "cycle A→cycle B→cycle C" is selected with a probability of 256/256, and when the cycle number is "2". , the periodic pattern “period A→period B→period C” is selected with a probability of 224/256, and the periodic pattern “period A→period C” or “period B→period C” is selected with a probability of 16/256. is selected and the number of cycles is "4", the periodic pattern "period A→period B→period C" is selected with a probability of 193/256, and the periodic pattern "period A→period C” is selected, and “period B→period C” is selected as the periodic pattern with a probability of 48/256.

On the other hand, in the case of winning cycles, for example, when the number of cycles is "1", "cycle A→cycle B→cycle C" is selected as the cycle pattern with a probability of 256/256, and the number of cycles is "2". , the periodic pattern "period A→period B→period C" is selected with a probability of 192/256, and the periodic pattern "period A→period C" or "period B→ period C" is selected and the number of periods is "5", the periodic pattern "period A→period B→period C" is selected with a probability of 128/256, and the periodic pattern is selected with a probability of 64/256. "Period A→Period C" or "Period B→Period C" is set to be selected.
In this manner, a periodic pattern in which the number of cycles controlled in one cycle is smaller is more likely to be selected in the winning cycle than in the losing cycle.
In addition, in the periodic pattern lottery of the non-advantageous state control process, since the game of the normal stage to be shifted after that is always the first period, the "periodic pattern lottery table (losing period)" and the "periodic pattern lottery table (winning period)" )”, “1” will be referred to as the number of cycles.
Moreover, the periodic pattern is not limited to the pattern shown in FIG. 17, and the number and combination of periods can be set arbitrarily.

Next, a periodic game number lottery is executed (S11), control is performed to shift to the normal stage (S12) (arrow a in FIG. 9), and the process is terminated.
The periodic game number lottery includes the "cycle A game number lottery table (losing cycle/winning cycle)", "cycle B game number lottery table (losing cycle/winning cycle)", and "periodic game number lottery table (cycle C)" shown in FIG. The number of games to be played in each cycle to be controlled in the next cycle is determined by lottery, and the result is stored in the storage unit.

In the periodic game number lottery, the periodic game number is determined based on whether or not it is a winning period and a pseudo set value.
Specifically, as shown in FIG. 18, in the case of period A, any one of 16 games, 32 games, and 64 games is selected as the number of games in the period. For cycle B, for example, one of 50 games, 100 games, 150 games, and 200 games is selected. In the case of cycle C, for example, one of 23 games, 24 games, 31 games, and 32 games is selected.
Also, a smaller periodic game number is more likely to be selected during the losing period than during the winning period.
Also, in the case of the win cycle, the 23rd game and the 32nd game are selected in the cycle C. Therefore, in cycle C, 32 games are selected as the number of games only in the winning cycle, so if the actual number of games exceeds 31, it is possible to increase the player's expectations. becomes.
In addition, the player can guess the pseudo set value and the set value to some extent based on the number of games played in each cycle, and the game can be more interesting.
As described above, the non-advantageous state control processing is performed.

The slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment refers to the pseudo set value determined at the time of transition to the advantageous interval during the advantageous interval, and executes a lottery regarding the AT state.
Specifically, in addition to the periodic number lottery, periodic pattern lottery, winning period lottery, and periodic game number lottery, other lotteries (CZ stage lottery, AT state lottery, etc.) described later are also based on the pseudo set values. A lottery relating to the AT state is executed.
Therefore, by using one lottery table as another lottery table, the storage area for table data can be reduced.
Moreover, since the pseudo set values are referred to without referring to the set values set by the probability setting device 15 every time each lottery is executed, the processing efficiency can be improved.
In addition, since the pseudo set value is re-determined each time a transition is made to an advantageous section, it is possible to provide various game characteristics and make it difficult for the player to determine the set value.

(normal stage)
Since the normal stage is controlled to a non-AT state and is a game state disadvantageous to the player, the player plays the game hoping to shift to a game state advantageous to the player as soon as possible.
A normal stage consists of a plurality of states (cycles). For example, as shown in FIG. It is configured. In this embodiment, the number of types of periods is three, but may be two or less or four or more.
Basically, each cycle is controlled in the order of cycle A→cycle B→cycle C, and execution of one or more cycles is defined as one cycle. For example, the game proceeds with three cycles of cycle A→cycle B→cycle C as one cycle.

The types of cycles controlled during one cycle are based on the cycle pattern.
Specifically, the main control unit 10 operates as a state control means to control each cycle based on a cycle pattern (for example, cycle A→cycle B→cycle C) predetermined by a cycle pattern lottery.
Also, the number of games to be played in each period is determined in advance by lottery for the number of periodic games.
Specifically, the main control unit 10 operates as the first number-of-games determining means and the second number-of-games determining means, so that, for example, the period A determines any one of 16 games, 32 games, and 64 games. , Cycle B determines any one of 50 games, 100 games, 150 games, and 200 games, and Cycle C determines one of 23 games, 24 games, 31 games, and 32 games.
Thus, the type of cycle to be controlled in one cycle is determined by the cycle pattern, and the number of cycles of each cycle is determined.

The normal stage is controlled to shift to a game state (pseudo-bonus A or AT stage) advantageous to the player when a game related to one cycle is executed a predetermined number of times.
The predetermined number of times (the number of cycles) is determined in advance by lottery for the number of cycles before the start of the normal stage. As for the number of cycles, when a smaller number of cycles is determined, the period of stay in the normal stage becomes shorter, so that it is possible to shift to an advantageous game state at an early stage.
Also, in each cycle, when a predetermined condition is established (for example, when winning a transition lottery associated with winning a rare role), the game is controlled to transition to a game state advantageous to the player.
For example, if a predetermined condition is established in cycle A, it is possible to shift to pseudo bonus A (specific game state), and if certain conditions are established in cycle B and cycle C, the CZ stage (special game state).
In this way, since the transition destination differs depending on the staying period, it is possible to increase the excitement of the game and the player's sense of expectation.
In addition, in the normal stage, the player is identifiably notified of the difference in the staying period. For example, the background image of the display device 8 or the like is used to display a “daytime” background image during the period A, an “evening” background image during the period B, and a “night” background image during the period C. Note that this display mode is an example, and any notification mode can be adopted as long as the notification mode is associated with each period.

Next, each process executed during the normal stage will be described.
During the normal stage, "cycle A control process", "cycle B control process" and "cycle C control process" are executed. These processes will be described in order below.

The cycle A control process performed by the main control unit 10 will be described with reference to FIG.
The cycle A control process is executed when the current cycle type is cycle A.
First, the main control section 10 determines whether or not the third reel stop operation has been performed (S21).
If it is determined that the third reel stop operation has not been performed (S21: No), the process is terminated, and if it is determined that the third reel stop operation has been performed (S21: Yes), the AT state in this game It is determined whether or not the lottery combination has been won (S22).
The AT state lottery combination is, for example, a weak cherry combination, a strong cherry combination, a watermelon combination, a chance combination, a special combination A, and a special combination B. Note that the AT state lottery combination is not limited to these, and may be, for example, a non-rare combination.

When it is determined that the AT state lottery combination has been won (S22: Yes), the AT state lottery (normal) is executed (S23).
For the AT state lottery (normal), the "AT state lottery table (normal)" shown in FIG. 19 is referenced, and a lottery for transition to the AT state is executed based on the pseudo set value and the winning combination.
For example, if you win the weak cherry role and the pseudo setting value is set to an odd value (1, 3, 5, 7), you will win with a probability of 2/256, and the pseudo setting value is an even value (2 , 4, 6) are set, the probability of winning is set to 1/256.
Also, if you win a strong cherry role and the pseudo set value is set to an odd value (1, 3, 5, 7), you will win with a probability of 32/256, and the pseudo set value is an even value (2 , 4, 6) are set, the probability of winning is 16/256.
In addition, when winning the special role A or the special role B, the winning is determined (256/256).
Also, although the explanation is omitted, the lottery is performed with the probability shown in the drawing for other winning combinations.
In this way, regardless of the size of the pseudo set value, odd numbers are easier to win than even numbers. It should be noted that, without being limited to this, the higher the pseudo set value, the easier it is to win.

Next, it is determined whether or not the AT state lottery (normal) is won (S24).
When it is determined that the AT state lottery (normal) is won (S24: Yes), the AT type lottery (normal grant) is executed (S25), and the game state (pseudo bonus) determined is entered. control (S26) (arrow e in FIG. 9).
The AT type lottery (normally granted) refers to the "AT type lottery table (normally granted)" shown in FIG. determined by
For example, when the number of games played in the advantageous section (the value indicated by the counter A1) is “299 games or less”, the “pseudo bonus A1” is selected as the transition destination with a probability of 120/256, and the “pseudo bonus A1” is selected with a probability of 128/256 It is set so that "pseudo bonus A3" is selected and "pseudo bonus A4" to "pseudo bonus A7" are selected with a probability of 2/256.
Further, when the number of games played in the advantageous section (the value indicated by the counter A1) is "900 games or more", the transition destination is set so that the "pseudo bonus A2" is determined (256/256).
In this manner, the type of AT state (pseudo bonus) to be transitioned to after that differs depending on the number of games completed in the advantageous section.
It should be noted that the number of games for which the game state transition lottery is performed may be a number of games other than the above, and the transition lottery may be performed in all games. Also, the number of games to be selected by lottery may be changed according to the establishment of a predetermined condition.

In addition, in the AT type lottery (normally granted), the larger the number of games played in the advantageous section, the easier it is to win the “pseudo bonus A2”.
This is for the following reasons.
In a state in which the number of games played in the advantageous section is large, that is, in a state close to the advantageous section limiter (1500 games), the staying period of the AT state (pseudo bonus, AT stage, etc.) that transitions afterward in the same advantageous section is shortened. It is disadvantageous for the player.
Therefore, when shifting from the normal stage to the AT state (pseudo bonus, AT stage, etc.), if the number of remaining advantageous section games is small, the transition to the pseudo bonus A2 is facilitated, and after the pseudo bonus A2 is completed, the non-advantageous It is controlled to shift from state to CZ stage (CZ3).
As a result, the number of games completed in the advantageous section (the value indicated by the counter A1) is reset, and immediately after the start of a new advantageous section, it is possible to shift to the CZ stage (CZ3). If you do, you can secure a sufficient period of stay.

If it is determined in S22 that the AT state lottery combination has not been won (S22: No), it is determined whether or not the player has the "right to shift to CZ stage" (S27).
If it is determined that the CZ stage shift right is owned (S27: Yes), the "CZ mode" is initialized (set to CZ mode 1) (S31).
The "CZ mode" is a mode that affects ease of transition to the CZ stage, and is set in four stages (1 to 4), for example. The mode is promoted in the order of CZ mode 1 (initial value) → CZ mode 2 → CZ mode 3 → CZ mode 4, and is controlled so as not to be demoted until it shifts to the CZ stage, and resets to CZ mode 1 when it shifts to the CZ stage. be done.
Note that the CZ mode is not limited to four stages, and may be three stages or less or five stages or more.

On the other hand, if it is determined that the right to move to the CZ stage is not owned (S27: No), it is determined whether or not the CZ stage lottery combination has been won in the current game (S28).
The CZ stage lottery roles are, for example, the weak Cherry role and the Watermelon role. In addition, for example, other rare roles and non-rare roles may be used without being limited to these.
When it is determined that the CZ stage lottery combination has been won (S28: Yes), the CZ stage lottery is executed (S29).
For the CZ stage lottery, the "CZ stage lottery table (CZ modes 1 to 4)" shown in FIG. 21 is referred to, and a lottery for transition to the CZ stage is executed based on the current CZ mode and pseudo set values.
As shown in FIG. 21, among the CZ stages, it is possible to shift to CZ1, CZ2 or CZ4, making it easier to win based on the relationship of CZ4<CZ2<CZ1.
Moreover, it is easy to win based on the relationship of CZ mode 1<CZ mode 2<CZ mode 3<CZ mode 4.

For example, in the case of CZ mode 1, if the pseudo setting value is set to "1", "CZ1" is elected with a probability of 29/256, and "CZ2" is elected with a probability of 2/256, It is set to win "CZ4" with a probability of 1/256, and when "7" is set in the pseudo set value, "CZ1" will be won with a probability of 46/256 and 16/256. It is set to win "CZ2" with a probability of 256 and to win "CZ4" with a probability of 2/256.
In addition, in the case of CZ mode 4, when "1" is set in the pseudo set value, "CZ1" is elected with a probability of 60/256, "CZ2" is elected with a probability of 18/256, It is set to win "CZ4" with a probability of 1/256, and when "7" is set in the pseudo set value, "CZ1" will be won with a probability of 67/256, and 34/ It is set to win "CZ2" with a probability of 256 and to win "CZ4" with a probability of 5/256.
In addition, although the explanation is omitted, lottery is also performed with the probability shown in the drawing for other CZ modes and pseudo set values.

Next, it is determined whether or not the player has won the CZ stage lottery (S30).
When it is determined that the CZ stage lottery has been won (S30: Yes), the CZ mode is initialized (S31), and controlled to shift to the CZ type determined in the CZ stage lottery (S32) (Fig. 9 arrow d).

If it is determined in S28 that the CZ stage lottery role has not been won (S28: No), or if it is determined in S30 that the CZ stage lottery has not been won (S30: No), the CZ mode lottery is executed. (S33).
For the CZ mode lottery, the CZ mode is determined by lottery based on the pseudo set values and the current CZ mode by referring to the "CZ mode lottery table" shown in FIG.
For example, when the pseudo setting value is 1 to 5, if the current CZ mode is CZ mode 1, "CZ mode 2" is selected with a probability of 4/256, and if the current CZ mode is CZ mode 2 , "CZ mode 3" is selected with a probability of 3/256, and if the current CZ mode is CZ mode 3, "CZ mode 4" is selected with a probability of 2/256. ing.
Also, when the pseudo setting value is 6 to 7, if the current CZ mode is CZ mode 1, "CZ mode 2" is selected with a probability of 8/256, and if the current CZ mode is CZ mode 2 , "CZ mode 3" is selected with a probability of 8/256, and if the current CZ mode is CZ mode 3, "CZ mode 4" is selected with a probability of 8/256. ing.

In this way, the larger the pseudo set value, the easier it is to win (the CZ mode is promoted). In addition, in the CZ mode lottery, it is assumed that the CZ mode will be promoted one step at a time, and once promoted, it will not be demoted until it is reset. Well, you may be promoted or demoted multiple stages. Also, the initial value of the CZ mode may be other than CZ mode 1.
In addition, although it is assumed that the CZ mode is not notified to the player, it may be notified to the player. In this case, the higher the CZ mode, the higher the probability of transition to the CZ stage. , it is possible to increase the expectation of the player.

Next, it is determined whether or not it is the final game of cycle A (S34).
If it is determined that it is not the final game of cycle A (S34: No), the process is terminated. It is determined whether or not to do so (S35).
When it is determined that the special control right is owned (S35: Yes), the special control right is used to control the game state to shift to a non-advantageous state (S36) (arrow c in FIG. 9).
On the other hand, if it is determined that the special control right is not owned (S35: No), the cycle pattern is referred to and it is determined whether or not the cycle to be controlled next is cycle C (S37).

If it is determined that the cycle to be controlled next is not cycle C (S37: No), control is performed to cycle B (S41). (S37: Yes), it is determined whether or not the cycle is a winning cycle (S38).
When it is determined that the cycle is the winning cycle (S38: Yes), an AT type lottery (given after cycle C ends) is executed (S39), and the game state is controlled to cycle C (S40).
The AT type lottery (given after the end of the cycle C) is based on the number of games played in the advantageous section (the value indicated by the counter A1) by referring to the "AT type lottery table (given after the end of the cycle C)" shown in FIG. , The transfer destination after the end of the normal stage is determined by lottery.
The transition destination after the end of the normal stage determined by the lottery is referred to during the subsequent period C (period C control process), and during the period C the transition to the AT state is made.

For example, when the number of games played in the advantageous section is "299 games or less", "pseudo bonus A1" is selected as the transition destination with a probability of 120/256, and "pseudo bonus A3" is selected with a probability of 124/256. "Pseudo bonus A4" to "Pseudo bonus A7" and "AT stage (normal preparation stage, special preparation stage)" are selected with a probability of 2/256.
Further, when the number of games played in the advantageous section is "900 games or more", the transition destination is set so that the "pseudo bonus A2" is determined (256/256).
In this way, the transition destination differs depending on the number of games completed in the advantageous section, and for the same reason as the above-mentioned AT type lottery (given normally), the larger the number of games completed in the advantageous section, the pseudo bonus A2 It's getting easier to get elected.
As described above, the period A control process is performed.

Thus, when the current cycle is a win cycle (specific cycle) and the cycle C (second state) is controlled after the cycle A, the pseudo bonus A (specific game state) and It is determined whether or not to control to one of the game states including the AT stage (special game state), and at the end of the cycle C, the determined game state can be controlled.
As a result, for example, during the cycle C in which the transition destination game state is determined, an effect suggesting the transition destination can be executed, and the amusement can be improved.

Next, the cycle B control process performed by the main control unit 10 will be described with reference to FIG.
The cycle B control process is executed when the current cycle type is cycle B.
First, the main control section 10 determines whether or not the third reel stop operation has been performed (S51).
If it is determined that the third reel stop operation has not been performed (S51: No), the process is terminated, and if it is determined that the third reel stop operation has been performed (S51: Yes), the CZ stage shift right is granted. It is determined whether or not to own (S52).
It should be noted that subsequent steps S52 to S58 are the same as steps S27 to S33 in the cycle A control process described above.

Next, it is determined whether or not it is the final game of cycle B (S59), and if it is determined that it is the final game of cycle B (S59: Yes), it is determined whether or not the cycle is a winning cycle (S60). ).
When it is determined that the cycle is the winning cycle (S60: Yes), an AT type lottery (given after cycle C ends) is executed (S61), and the game state is controlled to cycle C (S62).
The AT type lottery (given after the end of the cycle C) is performed by referring to the "AT type lottery table (given after the end of the cycle C)" shown in FIG. Based on the number of games played, a lottery will be used to determine the transition destination after the end of the normal stage.
The cycle B control process is performed as described above.

Next, the cycle C control process performed by the main control unit 10 will be described with reference to FIG.
The cycle C control process is executed when the current cycle type is cycle C.
First, the main control section 10 determines whether or not the third reel stop operation has been performed (S71).
If it is determined that the third reel stop operation has not been performed (S71: No), the process is terminated, and if it is determined that the third reel stop operation has been performed (S71: Yes), the cycle is the hit cycle. (S72).
If it is determined that the cycle is a winning cycle (S72: Yes), it is determined whether or not it is the final game of cycle C (S80), and if it is determined that the cycle is not a winning cycle (S72) : No), it is determined whether or not the right to shift to the CZ stage is owned (S73).
It should be noted that, regarding the transition processing to the CZ stage in subsequent S73 to S79, substantially the same processing as S27 to S33 in the cycle A control processing described above is executed.

As a difference from the period A control process, in the period A control process, when the CZ stage lottery is won, the process of the period A is interrupted and controlled to shift to the CZ stage, but in the period C control process, the CZ stage When the lottery is won, the stage is not shifted to the CZ stage immediately, but is controlled to shift to the CZ stage after being controlled to the next period (period A or period B) after the end of the period C.例文帳に追加
Therefore, if the CZ stage lottery is won during cycle C (S76: Yes), the right to move to the CZ stage is granted and stored in the storage unit (S78). The CZ stage transition right is used to transition to the CZ stage.
As a result, among cycle A, cycle B, and cycle C, cycle C is more advantageous than cycle A and cycle B because the AT stage is the only advantageous game state that can be transitioned to until the number of cycles is completed. The player's expectation for the game during C can be heightened.
It should be noted that, without being limited to this, if the CZ stage lottery is won in the period C, the process may be shifted to the CZ stage during the period C.

Next, it is determined whether or not it is the final game of cycle C (S80), and if it is determined that it is the final game of cycle C (S80: Yes), it is determined whether or not the cycle is a winning cycle (S81). ).
When it is determined that the cycle is a win cycle (S81: Yes), control is performed to shift to the AT state (S82) (arrows e and f in FIG. 9). In this case, the transition destination is the game state (pseudo bonus A or AT stage) determined in the AT type lottery (given after the end of period C) executed in the immediately preceding period A or period B.

If it is determined that the cycle is not a winning cycle (S81: No), it is determined whether or not the number of games played in the advantageous section (the value indicated by the counter A1) is equal to or greater than a predetermined number (S83). For example, it is determined whether the number of games is "900 games" or more.
If it is determined that the number of games completed in the advantageous section is equal to or greater than the predetermined number (S83: Yes), the special control right is granted, stored (stocked) in the storage unit (S84), and controlled to cycle A (S85). .
A special control right is a right to transition to a non-advantageous state. In other words, it is the right to terminate the advantageous section and shift to the normal section. The special control right stocked during the period C is used during the period A controlled after the end of the period C (S36 of the period A control process).

In this manner, when the number of games in the remaining advantageous section is small at the end of one cycle, after the end of the cycle C, the control is forcibly changed from the cycle A to the non-advantageous state.
This is because when the AT state (pseudo-bonus, AT stage, etc.) is subsequently entered during the same advantageous interval, the period until the advantageous interval limiter (1500 games) is shortened, and the AT state staying period is shortened. Since it is disadvantageous for the player, the number of games played in the advantageous section (the value indicated by the counter A1) is reset by shifting to the non-advantageous state after the cycle C ends.
As a result, it is possible to shift to the CZ stage (CZ3) immediately after the start of a new advantageous section, and it is possible to secure a sufficient staying period if the lottery for shifting to the AT state is won.

On the other hand, if it is determined that the number of games played in the advantageous section is not equal to or greater than the predetermined number (S83: No), it is determined whether or not the next cycle is the ceiling cycle (S86).
The ceiling period means the last period among the number of periods determined in the lottery for the number of periods. For example, when "3" is determined as the number of cycles, the third cycle is indicated.
If it is determined that the next period is not the ceiling period (S86: No), the winning period lottery is executed (S87), and the period pattern lottery and period pattern lottery are executed (S88-S89). On the other hand, if it is determined that the next cycle is the ceiling cycle (S86: Yes), the periodic pattern lottery and the periodic pattern lottery are executed (S88-S89).
Incidentally, the winning periodic lottery, the periodic pattern lottery, and the periodic game count lottery (S87-S89) are executed in the same manner as S9-S11 in the above-described non-advantageous state control process.
However, in the periodic pattern lottery (S10) in the non-advantageous state control process, "1" is always referred to as the number of cycles. It will be.
Finally, referring to the periodic pattern determined by the periodic pattern lottery, it is determined whether or not the next period to be controlled is period A (S90), and controlled to period A or period B (S85, S91). .
Thus, the periodic pattern and the number of periodic games in each period are determined for each period.
Therefore, since the number of cycles to be controlled, the type of cycles, and the number of cycles to be played are different for each cycle, the length of stay in the normal stage changes. It becomes possible.
The cycle C control process is performed as described above.
In the normal stage, a normal probability state and a high probability state with different probabilities of transitioning to the AT state (pseudo bonus A or AT stage) may be provided, and during the high probability state, winning a rare role etc. Alternatively, the process of shifting to the AT state may be performed with a probability higher than the winning probability of the normal probability state.

As described above, in the normal stage, as shown in FIG. 68 and the like, one cycle is composed of a plurality of cycles, and the types of benefits (for example, game state migration destination) can be different. As a result, the game does not become monotonous, and the loss of interest can be prevented.
For example, if a predetermined condition is established in cycle A (e.g., winning the AT state lottery), it can be controlled to a pseudo bonus A (specific game state), and a predetermined condition is established in cycle C (e.g., winning the CZ stage lottery). ), it is possible to control to the CZ stage (special game state).

(CZ stage)
The CZ stage is a game state controlled to a non-AT state and composed of CZ1 to CZ4 and CZ5.
CZ1, 2 and CZ4 enter from the normal stage, CZ3 enters from a non-advantageous state, and CZ5 enters from CZ3.
CZ1 to CZ4 continue until the number of times of navigation notification set at the start of the CZ stage is exhausted (until the number of times of navigation notification becomes "0"), and transition to AT state until the number of times of navigation notification is exhausted. is executed.
A predetermined number (for example, 3 times) is given at the start of the CZ stage, and 1 is decremented when the replay combination is won. In addition, there are cases where addition (addition) is made to CZ1 to CZ4.
That is, in CZ1 to CZ4, the player plays the game with the aim of winning the AT state lottery until the number of times of navigation notification reaches "0".

In CZ1 to CZ4, when the AT state lottery is won, the transition destination is different for each type of CZ.
Specifically, as shown in FIG. 11, CZ1 can move to pseudo bonus A1, pseudo bonus A3 to pseudo bonus A7, AT stage, and CZ2 can move to pseudo bonus A3 to pseudo bonus A7, AT stage. It is possible, CZ3 can shift to the AT stage, and CZ4 can shift to the AT stage in addition to pseudo bonus A4 to pseudo bonus A7.

During the CZ stage, for example, an effect screen as shown in FIG. 69 is displayed on the display 8. FIG.
FIG. 69(a) shows an example of an effect screen for CZ1 and CZ2, FIG. 69(b) shows an example of an effect screen for CZ3, and FIG. 69(c) shows an example of an effect screen for CZ4. FIG. 69(d) shows an example of the effect screen of CZ5.
In CZ1 to CZ4, the number of remaining navigation notifications 81 is displayed at the top of the screen, and a stage explanation image 82 is displayed at the bottom of the screen.
The stage explanation image 82 shows, for example, a privilege that may be given during each CZ, for example, "Bonus if successful!?" in CZ1 and CZ2, and "AT stage if successful!?" ”, and for CZ4, “Bonus + AT stage if successful!?”, etc. are displayed.
In CZ1 and CZ2, screens having the same display mode are displayed, and in CZ3, only the stage explanation image 82 is displayed differently. As a result, it is possible to make it difficult for the player to recognize that he is staying in CZ2, which is controlled in a non-advantageous state thereafter.
In CZ4 and CZ5, effect images (effect image B, effect image C) different from CZ1 to CZ3 are displayed. That is, it is possible to make it possible to recognize that the player is staying in CZ4 or CZ5, which is highly expected to shift to the AT stage.
Note that CZ3 and CZ5 may display the same effect image. As a result, by making it difficult to recognize the break between CZ3 and CZ5, a series of games may be performed.

CZ5 is continued until the pressing order bell dropout is continuously displayed as a stop display, and a game with a transition to the AT state is executed within the duration.
Specifically, when the sum of the number of wins of the rare combination and the number of wins of the bell combination A1 and A2 in the pressing order within the duration reaches a specified number, the transition to the AT state is confirmed. For example, it is possible to shift to the pseudo bonus A1 or AT stage.
In CZ5, the remaining prescribed number of times 83 is displayed at the top of the screen (Fig. 69(d)). The prescribed number of times is determined in advance in the immediately preceding CZ3, and is subtracted by 1 each time a rare combination is won or the pushing-order bell combination A1, A2 wins. The drawing shows that three of the predetermined four specified times remain.

Next, the CZ stage control processing performed by the main controller 10 will be described with reference to FIGS. 53 and 54. FIG.
First, the CZ1 to CZ4 control processing will be described with reference to FIG.
Execution of the CZ1-CZ4 control process is started when the current gaming state is CZ1-CZ4.
First, the main control unit 10 determines whether or not the third reel stop operation has been performed (S101).
If it is determined that the third reel stop operation has not been performed (S101: No), the process is terminated, and if it is determined that the third reel stop operation has been performed (S101: Yes), common It is determined whether or not the one-card combination or the AT state lottery combination has been won (S102).

When it is determined that the common one-card role or the AT state lottery role has been won (S102: Yes), it is determined whether or not the special role A or the special role B has been won among these winning roles. (S103).
If the special role A or B is won (S103: Yes), the transition to the AT state is confirmed, and an AT type lottery (CZ), which will be described later, is executed (S106).
On the other hand, when the special combination A or the special combination B is not won (S103: No), an AT state lottery (CZ) is executed (S104).
For the AT state lottery (CZ), by referring to the "AT state lottery table (CZ1-4)" shown in FIG. Run. Specifically, the higher the pseudo set value, the easier it is to win, and the easier it is to win based on the relationship CZ3<CZ1<CZ2<CZ4.

Next, it is determined whether or not the AT state lottery (CZ) is won (S105), and when it is determined that the lottery is won (S105: Yes), the AT type lottery (CZ) is executed (S106).
AT type lottery (CZ) is transferred based on the type of CZ to stay by referring to the "AT type lottery table (CZ)" and "AT type lottery table (CZ (special role))" shown in FIG. The destination will be determined by lottery.

For example, as shown in FIG. 25, in the case of CZ1, pseudo bonus A1, pseudo bonus A3 to pseudo bonus A7, pseudo bonus A1 among the normal preparation stage and the special preparation stage are set to be selected with the highest probability. In the case of CZ2, the pseudo bonus A3 to pseudo bonus A7, the normal preparation stage and the special preparation stage are set so that the pseudo bonus A3 is selected with the highest probability, and in the case of CZ3 , the normal preparation stage is set to be selected with the highest probability among the normal preparation stage and the special preparation stage, and in the case of CZ4, the pseudo bonus A4 has the highest probability among the pseudo bonuses A4 to A7. is set to be selected by
Further, when the special role A is won, the normal preparation stage is selected with a probability of 240/256, and the special preparation stage is selected with a probability of 16/256. is selected, the special preparation stage is selected with a probability of 256/256.
Then, control is performed to shift to the gaming state determined in the AT type lottery (CZ) (S107) (arrows j and g in FIG. 9).

Further, during the CZ stage, an expectation effect is executed on the display 8 in order to increase the player's expectation of the transition to the AT state.
Specifically, the sub-control unit 20 notifies the player to perform the eye-pushing operation on the display device 8 .
For example, when the special winning combination A or the special winning combination B is won, an image prompting the stop operation of the red 7 symbol (for example, "Aim for the red 7!") is displayed. At this time, when the special role A is won, the single red 7 matching can be stopped by the red 7 symbol pressing operation, and when the special role B is won, the double red 7 matching is performed. can be stopped.
In addition, when the common one-card combination is won, an image prompting a stop operation of the BAR symbol (for example, "Aim for the BAR!") and push order navigation prompting a reverse push are displayed. At this time, the BAR alignment can be stopped by pressing the BAR pattern by reverse pressing.
When the common one-card combination is won, the above effect is executed only when the AT state lottery (CZ) is won. In addition, when the AT state lottery (CZ) is not won, push order navigation that prompts other than reverse push (for example, forward push) may be notified.

If it is determined in S105 that the AT state lottery (CZ) has not been won (S105: No), whether or not a rare role (weak cherry role, watermelon role, chance game role, strong cherry role) has been won. is determined (S108).
When it is determined that a rare combination has been won (S108: Yes), a lottery for adding the number of navigation notifications is executed (S109).
For the navigation notification frequency addition lottery, the addition (addition) lottery of the navigation notification frequency is performed based on the winning combination by referring to the "Navi notification frequency addition lottery table" shown in FIG.
For example, when the low cherry role is won, "1" is selected as the number of additions with a probability of 64/256, and when the watermelon role is won, the number of additions is selected with a probability of 48/256. "1" is selected, and "2" is selected as the number of additions with a probability of 16/256.
In addition, it is set so that when a chance combination or a strong cherry combination is won, an addition is always made.
Then, it is determined whether or not the lottery for adding the number of times of navigation information is won (S110), and if it is determined that the lottery is won (S110: Yes), the number of times of addition is added to the current number of times of navigation information (S111), End the process.

When it is determined in S102 that the common one-card combination or the AT state lottery combination has not been won (S102: No), it is determined whether or not the replay combination has been won (S112).
If it is determined that the replay combination has not been won (S112: No), the process is terminated. (S113).
At this time, the sub-control unit 20 executes the same expectation effect as described above (for example, push order navigation prompting reverse push, saying "Aim for the BAR!") on the display device 8, and presses the player's eyes. A notification prompting an operation is made. In this case, even if the BAR pattern is pressed in reverse, the BAR alignment is not stopped and displayed, and the BAR tenpai alignment is stopped. That is, a fake effect that attracts the player's expectation is executed as if the lottery for transition to the AT state has been won.

Next, it is determined whether or not the number of navigation notifications has reached "0" (S114).
When it is determined that the number of navigation notifications has reached "0" (S114: Yes), a game state transition process is executed according to the type of CZ to stay (S115-S120).
That is, it is a case where the number of times of navigation notification is decremented by the winning of the replay combination, and the AT state lottery is not won until the number of times of navigation notification reaches "0".
For example, in the case of CZ1 or CZ2 (S115: Yes), control is performed to shift to the normal stage (S116) (arrow h in FIG. 9). At this time, it is controlled so as to return to the period when entering the CZ stage.
In the case of CZ4 (S115: No, S117: No), it is controlled to shift to pseudo bonus A (S120) (arrow g in FIG. 9).

In the case of CZ3 (S115: No, S117: Yes), a specified number of lotteries are executed (S118), and control is performed to shift to CZ5 (S119) (arrow i in FIG. 9).
In the specified number of times lottery, a specified number of times to be managed in CZ5 that shifts after CZ3 ends is determined in advance based on the pseudo set value by referring to a "prescribed number of times lottery table" shown in FIG. 27, and stored in the storage unit.
For example, when the pseudo set value is large ("6" or "7"), the probability of selecting a small specified number of times is set to be high. In addition, when the pseudo set value is an odd number, it is easier to select a smaller prescribed number of times than when the pseudo set value is an even number. It should be noted that the larger the pseudo set value is, the smaller the prescribed number of times may be more likely to be selected.
The CZ1 to CZ4 control processing is performed as described above.

Next, the CZ5 control process will be described with reference to FIG.
Execution of the CZ5 control process is started when the current gaming state is CZ5.
First, the main control unit 10 determines whether or not the third reel stop operation has been performed (S121).
If it is determined that the third reel stop operation has not been performed (S121: No), the process is terminated, and if it is determined that the third reel stop operation has been performed (S121: Yes), a special It is determined whether or not the preparation stage lottery combination has been won (S122).
The special preparation stage lottery role is, for example, a weak cherry role, a strong cherry role, a watermelon role, and a chance role. It should be noted that other winning combinations are also possible.

When it is determined that the special preparation stage lottery combination has been won (S122: Yes), a special preparation stage lottery is executed (S123).
For the special preparation stage lottery, the "special preparation stage lottery table" shown in FIG. 28 is referred to, and a lottery for transition to the special preparation stage is executed based on the winning combination of the current game.
For example, if you win the weak cherry role or the watermelon role, you win with a probability of 1/256, if you win the chance role, you win with a probability of 32/256, and if you win the strong cherry role. is set to win with a probability of 64/256.

Next, it is determined whether or not the special preparation stage has been won (S124), and if it is determined that the special preparation stage lottery has been won (S124: Yes), control is performed to shift to the special preparation stage (S125). ) (arrow m in FIG. 9).
Also, when winning the special preparation stage lottery, the sub-control unit 20 may execute a button effect. For example, the display device 8 displays an image simulating an operation button prompting the operation of the effect button 2c, an operation image including character information (for example, "PUSH") instructing the operation, and the like, and the effect button 2c is operated. If the winner is selected, an image may be displayed to congratulate the winner.
Further, the probability of executing the button effect may be changed according to the type of the winning combination, and the content of the effect may be changed.

On the other hand, if it is determined in S122 that the special preparation stage lottery role has not been won (SS122: No), or if it is determined that the special preparation stage lottery has not been won (S124: No), the specified number of times subtraction condition is satisfied. It is determined whether or not the condition is established (S126).
Satisfaction of the specified number of times subtraction condition is, for example, when a rare winning combination is won or when the pressing order bell winning combinations A1 and A2 are won.
If it is determined that the specified number of times subtraction condition is satisfied (S126: Yes), 1 is subtracted from the current specified number of times (S127). The specified number of times is determined in advance by a specified number of times lottery in CZ3 immediately before, and is set at the start of CZ5.
Next, it is determined whether or not the prescribed number of times has reached "0" (S128). That is, it is determined whether or not the right to shift to the AT state can be obtained when the sum of the winning times of the rare combination and the winning times of the pressing-order bell combinations A1 and A2 has reached a specified number.

When it is determined that the prescribed number of times has reached "0" (S128: Yes), an AT type lottery (CZ5) is executed (S129).
In the AT type lottery (CZ5), the transfer destination is determined by lottery based on the pseudo set values by referring to the "AT type lottery table (CZ5)" shown in FIG. For example, one of the pseudo bonus A1, the normal preparation stage, or the special preparation stage is selected, and the pseudo bonus A1 is selected with the highest probability.
Then, control is performed to shift to the gaming state determined in the AT type lottery (CZ5) (S130) (arrows l and m in FIG. 9).

On the other hand, if it is determined in S128 that the prescribed number of times has not reached "0" (S128: No), it is determined whether or not the CZ5 guaranteed number of times is "0" (S131).
The CZ5 guaranteed number of times is a value for managing continuous stop display of the bell failure in the pressing order in CZ5, and is subtracted by 1 when the bell failure in the pressing order is stopped.
For the CZ5 guarantee count, for example, "1" is assigned at the start of CZ5. Note that the CZ5 guarantee count is not limited to this, and can be set arbitrarily.
If it is determined that the CZ5 guaranteed number of times is not "0" (is "1") (S131: No), the process is terminated. (S131: Yes), 1 is added (added) to the CZ5 guaranteed count, and the process ends.
That is, in a state where the CZ5 guaranteed number of times is "0" (a state in which CZ5 ends when the bell in the order of pressing is stopped and displayed one more time), when a rare role is won or the bell in the order of pressing A1, A2 wins a prize. , 1 is added (restored) to the CZ5 guarantee count.

If it is determined in S126 that the specified number of times subtraction condition is not satisfied (S126: No), it is determined whether or not the CZ5 guaranteed number of times subtraction condition is satisfied (the pressing order bell dropout is stopped and displayed). (S133).
If it is determined that the CZ5 guaranteed count subtraction condition is satisfied (S133: Yes), it is determined whether or not the CZ5 guaranteed count is "0" (S134). In other words, it is determined whether or not the bell symbol for the order of pressing is stopped when the previous bell combination A for the order of pressing is won.
If it is determined that the guaranteed CZ5 count is not "0" (is "1") (S134: No), 1 is subtracted from the guaranteed CZ5 count (S135), and the process ends.
On the other hand, when it is determined that the CZ5 guarantee count is "0" (S134: Yes), the normal stage transition preprocessing (cycle number lottery (S136) to transition to normal stage (S141)) is executed. That is, it is determined that the stop display of the bell drop in the pressing order has been continuously performed, CZ5 is terminated, and the normal stage is entered (arrow k in FIG. 9).
The normal stage transition pre-processing (S136 (cycle number lottery) to S141 (shift to normal stage)) is similar to S7 (cycle number lottery) to S12 (shift to normal stage) in the non-advantageous state control process. executed.
The CZ5 control process is performed as described above.

In this way, CZ5 is until the number of winning times of the rare combination and the number of winning times of the bell combination A of the pressing order until the consecutive stop display of the bell combination of the pressing order (until the CZ5 guaranteed number of times is exhausted). , If the prescribed number of times is reached (if the prescribed number of times reaches "0"), it has a game property in which the transition to the AT state is determined.
Therefore, even if CZ3 is not shifted to AT state and CZ5 is entered, there is a possibility of shifting to AT state, so the player's sense of expectation can be maintained.
In addition, since CZ5 enters after the end of CZ3, which transitions immediately after the start of the advantageous section, it may enter immediately after the end of the AT state (pseudo bonus A or AT stage), for example. In such a case, since it is possible to return to the AT state again, it also functions as a withdrawal zone, and the interest in the game can be improved.

(Pseudo bonus A)
The pseudo bonus A is controlled to the AT state, and all push order navigation corresponding to the 1st to 3rd reel stop operations of the winning push order bell combination are displayed. Therefore, it is a game state in which an increase in medals can be expected.
The pseudo bonus A consists of seven pseudo bonuses A1 to A7, each of which can be continued for a predetermined period (for example, 30 games), and after the pseudo bonus ends, the transition destination varies depending on the pseudo bonus that stays. It's like
Specifically, as shown in FIG. 12 and the like, the pseudo bonus A1 can transition to a normal stage or an AT stage, the pseudo bonus A2 can transition to a non-advantageous state, and the pseudo bonus A3 can transition to a non-advantageous state. State, CZ3 or AT stage can be shifted, pseudo bonuses A4 to 6 can be transferred to AT stage, and pseudo bonus A7 can be transferred to special AT stage.
That is, the pseudo bonus A4 to pseudo bonus A7 are confirmed to shift to the AT stage at the same time as the pseudo bonus enters, and the pseudo bonus A1 and pseudo bonus A3 are played by shifting to the AT stage during the pseudo bonus. is proceeding.

Also, in the first game of the pseudo bonus A, a pseudo game is executed.
The simulated game is a state in which the game is not actually progressing, and the player feels as if the game is progressing by operating and stopping the reels 41 as in a normal game. It is a performance.
Specifically, when the start lever 3 is operated, after the reels 41 are rotated in the reverse direction, a reel effect is performed in which a specific symbol combination (red 7, red 7, red 7) is temporarily stopped on a predetermined line. Then, it is reported that the pseudo bonus A has occurred. Since the operation of the stop button 5 is disabled during the reel performance period, the game cannot proceed even if the reels 41 are operating.
By operating the start lever 3 after the reel presentation period, the reel 41 rotates forward, the operation of the stop button 5 becomes effective, and the first game of the pseudo bonus A is restarted.

Next, various processes executed during the pseudo bonus A will be described.
During the pseudo bonus A, "pseudo bonus A1 control process" and "pseudo bonus A2-A7 control process" are executed. These processes will be described in order below.

First, the pseudo bonus A1 control process performed by the main control unit 10 will be described with reference to FIGS. 55 and 56. FIG.
Pseudo bonus A1 is a low probability state (hereinafter also referred to as low probability), a high probability state (hereinafter also referred to as high probability) that is easier to win the AT stage than the low probability state, and an AT stage than the high probability state It has a super high probability state (hereinafter also referred to as super high probability) in which it is easy to win.
During the pseudo bonus A1, the player is notified of the current probability state in an identifiable manner. For example, the notification is made according to the type and color of the background image on the display 8 . Note that this display mode is an example, and any notification mode can be adopted as long as the notification mode is associated with each probability state.
Therefore, during the pseudo-bonus A1, the player expects to transition to a high-probability state or a super-high-probability state, and aims to shift to the AT stage during the game.

Execution of the pseudo bonus A1 control process is started when the current gaming state is the pseudo bonus A1.
First, the main control unit 10 determines whether or not the third reel stop operation has been performed (S151).
If it is determined that the third reel stop operation has not been performed (S151: No), the process is terminated, and if it is determined that the third reel stop operation has been performed (S151: Yes), common It is determined whether or not the one-card combination or the AT state lottery combination has been won (S152).

When it is determined that the common one-card hand or the AT state lottery hand is won (S152: Yes), it is determined whether or not the shift to the AT stage is confirmed (S153). That is, it is determined whether or not the lottery for shifting to the AT stage has already been won and the right to shift to the AT stage has been acquired.
When it is determined that the shift to the AT stage is confirmed (S153: Yes), a stock acquisition lottery is executed (S154).
For the stock acquisition lottery, a chance stock acquisition lottery or a set stock acquisition lottery is executed based on the winning combination of the current game by referring to the "chance stock lottery table" or "set stock lottery table" shown in FIG. .
Specifically, it is easy to win based on the relationship of special role<common one-card role<weak cherry role, watermelon role<chance win<strong cherry role.

A chance stock is a right that can be controlled to a pseudo-bonus B when owned at the AT stage (usually at the AT stage). In addition, it is referred to in the battle breakthrough lottery executed in the AT stage (battle stage).
A set stock is a right that, if owned in the waiting to finish stage, can again be controlled in the normal preparation stage. That is, the AT stages are consecutive.
Therefore, the more these stocks are owned, the more advantageous the game can proceed in the subsequent AT stage.

On the other hand, when it is determined in S153 that the transition to the AT stage has not been confirmed (S153: No), an AT stage lottery is executed (S155).
The AT stage lottery is executed by referring to the "AT stage lottery table (low probability, high probability, super high probability)" shown in FIG. .
Specifically, based on the relationship of low probability state<high probability state<ultra high probability state, it is set so that the winning expectation is high. In the case of low probability state, the probability of winning is 1/256, in the case of high probability state, the probability of winning is 16/256, and in the case of super high probability state, the probability of winning is 64/256. is set.
In addition, in the case of a super-high probability state, if a rare role is won, the lottery is always won, and the special preparation stage is easily won.
Also, although the explanation is omitted, the AT stage lottery is performed with the probability shown in the figure also when winning other winning combinations.

Next, it is determined whether or not the shift to the AT stage is confirmed (won the AT stage lottery) (S156), and if it is determined that the shift to the AT stage is confirmed (S156: Yes), the process moves to S167 (final game determination process).On the other hand, when it is determined that the transition to the AT stage is not confirmed (S156: No), whether or not the high probability state lottery combination has been won. It is determined whether or not (S157). The high-probability state lottery combination is, for example, a bell combination, a weak cherry combination, a strong cherry combination, a watermelon combination, and a chance combination.

When it is determined that the high probability state lottery combination has been won (S157: Yes), various processes are executed according to the current probability state (S158 to S166).
Specifically, when the current probability state is a low probability state (S158: Yes), a high probability state lottery is executed (S162). For the high-probability state lottery, the "high-probability lottery table" shown in FIG. 32 is referred to, and a lottery for transition to the high-probability state is executed based on the winning combination of the current game. In this case, winning is likely to occur based on the following relationships: bell role<weak cherry role, watermelon role<chance role<strong cherry role.
If the high-probability state lottery is won (S163: Yes), for example, one of 10 games, 20 games, or 30 games is awarded, and the period until this high-probability game number is consumed controls the probability state to a high probability state (S164).

On the other hand, if the current probability state is a high probability state or a super high probability state (S158: No), a super high probability state lottery is executed (S159). For the ultra-high probability state lottery, a transition lottery to the ultra-high probability state is executed based on the winning combination of the current game by referring to the "ultra-high probability lottery table" shown in FIG. In this case, winning is likely to occur based on the following relationships: bell role<weak cherry role, watermelon role<chance role<strong cherry role.
If the super-high-probability state lottery is won (S160: Yes), the probability state is controlled to the super-high-probability state (S161).
The super-high probability state is a state in which only one game remains. Therefore, during the pseudo bonus A1, if you continue to win the super high probability state lottery every game, you will continue to stay in the super high probability state lottery, but if you do not win the super high probability state lottery or the super high probability state lottery is not executed, the super high probability state is controlled to the high probability state at the end of the next game.
In the pseudo bonus A1, a lottery for shifting to the AT stage (S155) is performed according to the current probability state. Therefore, if a rare role is won under control in a super-high probability state, the probability is high. , the transition to the AT stage is determined, and the expectation of the player can be heightened.

Also, if the current probability state is the high probability state or the super high probability state (S158: No), the high probability state lottery is executed (S162), as in the case of the low probability state.
If the high-probability lottery is won (S163: Yes), the number of high-probability games is awarded (added). That is, the number of high-probability games is added.
Since the number of high-probability games is subtracted every game during the ultra-high-probability state as well as during the high-probability state, the game can be played more advantageously when the number of high-probability games is large.
In addition, the number of games that can stay in each probability state may be collectively managed for all probability states, or the number of games may be separately managed for all probability states. .
In order to separately manage the number of games for all probability states, priority may be given to each probability state, and the number of games in the probability state with the highest priority may be played first.

When it is determined in S157 that the high probability state lottery combination has not been won (S157: No), it is determined whether or not the number of high probability ceiling games has been reached (S165).
The number of high-probability games is the upper limit number of games to stay in the low-probability state, and when the number of games controlled to the low-probability state reaches the number of high-probability games (S165: Yes), control to the high-probability state (S166).

Next, it is determined whether or not it is the final game of the pseudo bonus A1 (S167).
When it is determined that it is the final game of the pseudo bonus A1 (S167: Yes), it is determined whether or not the right to shift to the AT stage has been acquired (S168).
When it is determined that the right to shift to the AT stage has not been acquired (S168: No), normal stage shift preprocessing (S169 (cycle number lottery) to S174 (shift to normal stage)) is executed.
The normal stage transition pre-processing (S169 (cycle number lottery) to S174 (shift to normal stage)) is similar to S7 (cycle number lottery) to S12 (shift to normal stage) in the non-advantageous state control process. executed.

On the other hand, if it is determined that the right to shift to the AT stage has been acquired (S168: Yes), a process of determining the shift destination at the start of the AT stage is executed (S175-S179).
Specifically, when the special preparation stage is selected in the AT stage lottery (S175: Yes), control is performed to shift to the special preparation stage (S178) (arrow n in FIG. 9).
Also, in the AT stage lottery, when the normal preparation stage is selected (S175: No), a stage promotion lottery is executed (S176). The stage promotion lottery refers to the "stage promotion lottery table" shown in FIG. 33 to execute the promotion lottery to the special preparation stage based on the pseudo set values. Specifically, it is easier to win when the pseudo set value is an odd number than when it is an even number. It should be noted that, without being limited to this, the higher the pseudo set value, the easier it is to win.
If the stage promotion lottery is won (S177: Yes), control is performed to shift to the special preparation stage (S178), and if the stage promotion lottery is not won (S177: No), the process shifts to the normal preparation stage. (S179) (arrow n in FIG. 9).
As described above, the pseudo bonus A1 control process is performed.

Next, the pseudo bonus A2 to A7 control processing performed by the main control section 10 will be described with reference to FIG.
The pseudo-bonus A2-A7 control process is started when the current gaming state is any one of the pseudo-bonuses A2-A7.
First, the main control section 10 determines whether or not the third reel stop operation has been performed (S181).
If it is determined that the third reel stop operation has not been performed (S181: No), the process is terminated, and if it is determined that the third reel stop operation has been performed (S181: Yes), the process proceeds to the AT stage. It is determined whether or not the right has been acquired (S182).

When it is determined that the shift to the AT stage is confirmed (S182: Yes), a stock acquisition lottery is executed (S183), and the process proceeds to S187. For the stock acquisition lottery, the same process as S154 of the pseudo bonus A1 control process described above is executed.
On the other hand, when it is determined that the transition to the AT stage has not been confirmed (S182: No), it is determined whether or not the current gaming state is pseudo bonus A3 (S184).
If it is determined not to be the pseudo bonus A3 (if it is determined to be the pseudo bonus A2) (S184: Yes), the process proceeds to S187, and if it is determined to be the pseudo bonus A3 (S184: Yes) In the current game, it is determined whether or not the common one-card combination or the AT state lottery combination has been won (S185).
When it is determined that the common one-card combination or the AT state lottery combination has been won (S185: Yes), an AT stage lottery is executed (S186). For the AT stage lottery, the same process as S155 of the pseudo bonus A1 control process described above is executed. In this case, the lottery is performed with reference to the AT stage lottery table (low probability).

That is, in the case of the pseudo bonus A4 to pseudo bonus A7 in which the shift to the AT stage is confirmed at the start of the pseudo bonus, stock acquisition lottery is executed every game during the pseudo bonus.
On the other hand, in the case of the pseudo bonus A3 in which the transition to the AT stage is not confirmed at the start of the pseudo bonus, if the AT stage lottery is won during the pseudo bonus, the stock acquisition lottery is executed from the next game. It will be.

Next, it is determined whether or not it is the final game of the pseudo bonus (S187).
When it is determined that the game is the final game (S187: Yes), a game state transition process is executed according to the type of simulated bonus being executed (S188-S199).
Specifically, in the case of pseudo bonus A5 or pseudo bonus A6 (S188: Yes, S193: No), control is performed to shift to the AT stage (normal preparation stage) (S199) (arrow n in FIG. 9). , in the case of the pseudo bonus A7 (S188: Yes, S193: No), control is performed to shift to the special AT stage (S199) (arrow r in FIG. 9).
In addition, in the case of pseudo bonus A3 or pseudo bonus A4 in which the shift to the AT stage is confirmed (S188: Yes, S193: Yes), control is performed to shift to the AT stage (normal preparation stage or special preparation stage). (S194 to S198) (arrow n in FIG. 9). Note that the process of allocating the transition destination stage of S194 to S198 is the same as the process of S175 to S179 of the above-described pseudo bonus A1 control process.
Also, in the case of the pseudo bonus A2 (S188: No, S189: No, S193: No), control is performed to shift to a non-advantageous state (S199) (arrow p in FIG. 9).

Further, in the case of the pseudo bonus A3 in which the transition to the AT stage is not confirmed (S188: No, S189: Yes), it is determined whether or not the number of games played in the advantageous section is equal to or greater than a predetermined number (for example, 900 games). (S190).
If the number of games completed in the advantageous section is equal to or greater than the predetermined number (S190: Yes), control is performed to shift to a non-advantageous state (S191) (arrow p in FIG. 9). (S190: No), it controls to move to the CZ stage (CZ3) (S192) (arrow o in FIG. 9).
In this way, when the remaining advantageous interval game is small at the end of the pseudo bonus A3, the reason for forcibly controlling to the non-advantageous state is the same as the reason for granting the special control right in the periodic C control process described above. be.
That is, by controlling the transition from pseudo bonus A3 → non-advantageous state → CZ stage (CZ3), after the start of a new advantageous section, if the lottery for transition to AT state is won, a sufficient stay period This is because it is possible to ensure
As described above, the pseudo bonus A2 to A7 control processing is performed.

(AT stage)
The AT stage consists of a preparation stage, a normal AT stage, a battle preparation stage, a battle stage, an end waiting stage, a pseudo-bonus B, and a specialized stage.
The slot machine 1 of this embodiment constitutes a series of games in a plurality of game states including a preparation stage, a normal AT stage, a battle preparation stage, and a battle stage, and the game proceeds as one set of these games.

Specifically, in the battle stage, an effect of confrontation (battle) between a friendly character and an enemy character is performed. , and when the enemy character wins, the stage shifts to the end standby stage.
Allied characters and enemy characters are determined over a plurality of games until entering the battle stage. For example, ally characters are determined in the preparation stage, and enemy characters are determined in the battle preparation stage.
The victory or defeat of the battle corresponds to the result of the battle breakthrough lottery executed in the battle stage, and the winning (victory) privilege differs according to the combination of the ally character and the enemy character. Therefore, it is possible to improve interest from the difference in characters to be selected.

Therefore, if the player wins the battle breakthrough lottery executed in the battle stage, the stay period of the AT stage is extended, so that the game progresses in an advantageous manner for the player.
In addition, although the details will be described later, the battle breakthrough lottery is designed so that the player who has executed the simulated bonus B more times in the game within one set of the AT stage is more likely to win. Therefore, it is advantageous for the player to shift to the pseudo bonus B as many times as possible before entering the battle stage.
Pseudo-bonus B and the specialized stage are game states in which a large amount of chance stock can be acquired, and by entering these game states during the AT stage, the game is advantageously progressed.

Also, in the AT stage, the game mode is controlled to either normal AT or episode AT, which have different game characteristics.
Normal AT is, in principle, a game mode that is controlled at the time of entering the AT stage, and the player can select a friendly character or an enemy character by operating the player, and the game progresses according to the selected character.
Episode AT enters when a specific condition is met, and can stay up to the upper limit number of sets (for example, 3 sets). For example, during normal AT, if a specific combination of friendly characters and enemy characters wins the battle (wins the battle breakthrough lottery), the game enters.
Also, in the episode AT, allied characters and enemy characters are set to be fixed, and the number of staying games in each game state is also set to be fixed.
In addition, the effects executed during the episode AT differ for each number of sets, that is, for each set character, in terms of the contents of the effects (contents displayed on the display 8, story, BGM, etc.).

(preparation stage)
The preparation stage is a game state in which the player stays first when entering the AT stage (hereinafter also referred to as the first hit) or when continuing the AT stage (continuous play).
The preparation stage has a normal preparation stage and a special preparation stage, and stays in any stage when it is controlled by the normal AT.
Also, the preparation stage is partially controlled to the AT state. Specifically, the first game is controlled to the non-AT state, and the second and subsequent games are controlled to the AT state. From the second game onward, only the push order navigation corresponding to the first reel stop operation of the winning push order bell is displayed.
When controlled by the normal AT, at least two games are continued, and the second and subsequent games are continued until the push-order bell combination is won. If it is controlled by episode AT, it continues for 15 games.
In addition to the above, the AT state may be controlled from the first game, and only the push order navigation corresponding to the stop operation of the first to third reels of the winning push order bell may be displayed.

The preparation stage (normal AT) functions as a so-called "friend character determination zone", and when winning the push order bell role after the second game, the corresponding push order (first reel stop operation) is notified. , the teammate character is determined according to the player's stop operation.
When entering the AT stage from the pseudo bonus A5, the ally character (special ally character A) has already been determined, so the preparation stage ends in one game without executing the ally character determination processing.
In addition, even when the episode AT is controlled, the ally character is fixedly determined, so the ally character determination process is not executed, and the preparation stage continues for 15 games and ends.

Next, the preparation stage control processing performed by the main control unit 10 will be described with reference to FIG.
Execution of the preparation stage control process is started when the current game state is the preparation stage.
First, the main control unit 10 determines whether or not the third reel stop operation has been performed (S201).
If it is determined that the third reel stop operation has not been performed (S201: No), the process is terminated, and if it is determined that the third reel stop operation has been performed (S201: Yes), the chance stock lottery is executed. It is determined whether or not the conditions are satisfied (S202).

The condition for executing the chance stock lottery is that the current game is other than "the third set of episode AT and the player owns 6 or more chance stocks".
The reason for adding such a condition is as follows.
In the preparation stage, if you acquire a chance stock in the state of "3rd set episode AT and have 6 or more chance stocks", you will have 7 or more chance stocks. Details will be described later, but winning will be confirmed in the battle breakthrough lottery of the battle stage that will be shifted after that. As a result, by completing (finishing) 3 sets, which is the maximum number of sets in the episode AT, the ending (ending B) is entered.
Also, although details will be described later, if you win the battle breakthrough lottery in the battle stage during the third set episode AT, if the difference number of advantageous sections (value indicated by counter B) is a predetermined number or more , so as not to forcibly transition to the ending (ending B).
In other words, even though the player is convinced that he will move to Ending B by acquiring 7 or more chance stocks during the episode AT of the third set, depending on the numerical value of the difference in the advantageous section may end without transitioning to ending B, and in this case, there is a problem that suspicions and misunderstandings arise.
Therefore, in this embodiment, in the episode AT of the third set, by regulating the acquisition of the seventh chance stock, the transition to the ending (ending B) is avoided, and the doubts and misunderstandings of the player are avoided. can be avoided.

When it is determined that the conditions for executing the chance stock lottery are satisfied (S202: Yes), it is determined whether or not the common one-card hand or the AT state lottery hand is won in the current game (S203).
When it is determined that the common one-card combination or the AT state lottery combination has been won (S203: Yes), a stock acquisition lottery is executed (S204). For the stock acquisition lottery, the same process as S154 of the pseudo bonus A1 control process described above is executed.

The chance stock acquisition lottery in S204 may be performed as follows.
For example, during the episode AT of the third set, when the number of owned chance stocks is 5, the chance stock lottery table shown in FIG. Perform stock acquisition draws.
On the other hand, during the episode AT of the third set, and when the number of chance stocks possessed is other than 5, referring to the "chance stock lottery table" shown in FIG. Execute the acquisition lottery for the chance stock.
As a result, in the third set episode AT, when restricting the acquisition of the seventh chance stock, it is possible to perform stepwise restriction. That is, even when the number of owned chance stocks is 5, it may be possible to prevent the transition to the ending from being fixed in stages by making it difficult to obtain the chance stock.

Next, it is determined whether or not it is controlled by episode AT (S205).
When it is determined that the episode AT is controlled (S205: Yes), it is determined whether or not it is the final game (15th game) (S206). Control is made to shift to the AT stage (episode AT) (S207) (arrow a in FIG. 10), and the process ends.
On the other hand, if it is determined that it is not controlled by the episode AT (it is controlled by the normal AT) (S205: No), it is determined whether or not the game state before entering the AT stage is the pseudo bonus A5 ( S208). That is, it is determined whether or not the ally character (special ally character A) has already been determined.

If the game state immediately before is the pseudo bonus A5 (S208: Yes), a teammate character has already been determined, so control is performed to shift to the normal AT stage (S212).
On the other hand, if the previous game state is not the simulated bonus A5 (S208: No), it is determined whether or not the bell combination in the order of pressing has been won in the current game (S209).
If it is determined that the push order bell combination has been won (S209: Yes), if it is the first game of the preparation stage (S210: No), the process is terminated, and if it is the second game or later (S210: Yes), a teammate character is determined (S211). After that, control is performed to shift to the normal AT stage (normal AT) (S212) (arrow a in FIG. 10), and the process ends.
The preparation stage control process is performed as described above.

Determination of the teammate character in S211 is performed by the player by referring to the "teammate character lottery table (normal preparation stage)" or the "teammate character lottery table (special preparation stage)" shown in FIG. A teammate character is determined based on this, and the result is stored in the storage unit.
For example, in the normal preparation stage, when the stop button 5a is operated in the first reel stop operation, the friend character A is selected, and when the stop button 5b is operated, the friend character B is selected. , and when the stop button 5c is operated, the ally character C is selected.
Further, in the case of the special preparation stage, when the stop button 5a is operated in the first reel stop operation, the special friend character A is selected, and when the stop button 5b is operated, the special friend character B is selected. is selected and the stop button 5c is operated, the special ally character C is selected.
Note that each table shown in FIG. 34 is set so that one friend character is determined for each stop button that is operated. It may be selected.

(Example of production for selecting a friendly character)
In the preparation stage, if the push-order bell role is won in the second game or later, the sub-control unit 20 displays a "friend character selection screen" on the display 8 as shown in FIGS. 70(a) and (b). display.
On the teammate character selection screen, for example, a teammate character 84 and a push order navigation 85 are displayed.
As for the teammate character 84, different teammate characters 84 are displayed in three areas in the horizontal direction. It is assumed that the displayed ally character 84 is always displayed in the same area regardless of the type of winning push-order bell combination. You may change the position where the friend character 84 is displayed by pressing.
Of the teammate characters 84 displayed in the three areas, only the teammate character 84 (specific information) in the area corresponding to the first reel stop operation of the winning push-order bell is displayed in a selectable manner.
For example, if the push-order bell combination A1 or the push-order bell combination A2 is won, the friendly character 84 in the left area is displayed in a selectable manner, and if the push-order bell combination B1-C4 is won, the center or right side area is displayed. Allied characters 84 in the area are displayed so as to be selectable.
70(a) and (b) show the case where the pressing order bell combination B1 is won, and the teammate character 84 at the position corresponding to the stop button 5b, which is the correct pressing order for the first reel stop operation, can be selected. is displayed in

The push order navigation 85 displays only the push order navigation corresponding to the first reel stop operation of the winning push order bell role, and the remaining two, the second reel stop operation and the third reel stop operation, are displayed. Do not display forward navigation. That is, the push order navigation 85 is displayed so as to correspond to the selectable teammate characters 84 .
In this way, the selection method of the teammate character 84 is included in the push order navigation 85 and displayed.
When the stop button 5 is operated according to the push order navigation 85, it is informed that the corresponding ally character 84 has been selected.
When the stop button 5 is operated without following the push order navigation 85, the push order navigation 85 may disappear and a predetermined teammate character may be selected. A friend character corresponding to the button 5 may be selected.

(Normal AT stage)
The normal AT stage enters from the preparation stage, and can be continued for a period of 50 games when controlled by normal AT, and can be continued for a period of 100 games when controlled by episode AT. be. When these number of games are digested, it shifts to the battle preparation stage.
Further, the normal AT stage is controlled to the AT state, and only push order navigation corresponding to the first reel stop operation of the winning push order bell combination is displayed. Therefore, when winning the push order bell combination B or the push order bell combination C, the push order navigation corresponding to the stop operation of the second and third reels is not displayed. Or there are times when losing eyes stop.

In the normal AT stage, when a rare combination is won, a lottery for shifting to a pseudo-bonus B capable of acquiring a large amount of chance stock is executed. In the lottery, the lottery is executed according to the lottery state of the pseudo bonus.
A pseudo bonus lottery state has a low probability state and a high probability state, and winning is easier in the high probability state than in the low probability state. Therefore, the player usually plays the game in the AT stage, hoping to stay in the high-probability state for a long time.
The lottery state of the pseudo bonus is controlled to a low probability state when entering the normal AT stage by the main control unit 10 operating as probability state control means. is normally shifted when the high-precision counter reaches a predetermined number during the AT stage.

Also, during the normal AT stage, for example, an effect image by a character is displayed on the display device 8 . As the character displayed here, if the normal AT is controlled, the ally character determined in the immediately preceding preparation stage is displayed, and if the episode AT is controlled, the previously determined fixed ally characters are displayed.

Next, normal AT stage control processing performed by the main control unit 10 will be described with reference to FIG.
Execution of the normal AT stage control process is started when the current gaming state is the normal AT stage.
First, the main control unit 10 determines whether or not a game start operation (bet operation, start lever operation, etc.) has been performed (S221).
When it is determined that the game start operation has been performed (S221: Yes), it is determined whether or not the condition for executing the chance stock lottery is satisfied (S222).
If it is determined that the condition for executing the chance stock lottery is satisfied (S222: Yes), it is determined whether or not the replay combination has been won in the current game (S223).

If it is determined that the replay combination has been won (S223: Yes), it is determined whether or not the number of remaining games in the normal AT stage is equal to or less than a predetermined number (S224). For example, it is determined whether or not it is "5 games" or less.
When it is determined that the number of remaining games is equal to or less than the predetermined number (S224: Yes), it is determined whether or not the player owns the chance stock (S225). Yes), a zero combo lottery is executed (S226).

The zero combo lottery executes a winning lottery for the chance stock.
Specifically, by referring to the "zero combo lottery table" shown in FIG. 36, the lottery is executed based on the pseudo set values.
For example, if the pseudo set value is set to 7, it is set to win with the highest probability, and for other pseudo set values, odd numbers are more likely than even numbers is easier to win. It should be noted that, without being limited to this, it may be arranged such that the greater the pseudo set value, the easier it is to win.
When winning the zero combo lottery, one to three chance stocks are provided. Note that the number of obtainable chance stocks is not limited to 1 to 3, and may be 0 or 4 or more.
Also, when the zero combo lottery is won (S227: Yes), the sub control unit 20 is made to execute the zero combo effect (S228).

(Zero combo effect)
Next, an example of the zero combo effect will be described with reference to FIG.
It should be noted that FIG. 71 shows a simplified configuration of the gaming machine (slot machine) 1 for the sake of explanation, and each effect image shown is a simplified image that is actually displayed.
In the zero-combo performance, the number of chance stocks determined in the zero-combo lottery is collectively or dividedly notified on the display device 8. - 特許庁
Also, the zero combo effect is executed by a pseudo game, and the pseudo game is executed three times.
In the pseudo game, the rotation of the reel 41 is started with the operation of the start lever 3, and the reel 41 is temporarily stopped and displayed with a specific pattern (for example, white 7 pattern) (temporary stop state). .
In the temporary stop state, control is performed to move (swing) the reel 41 up and down while the reel 41 remains stopped. By swinging the reels 41 in this way, it is possible to make the player who sees the reels 41 recognize that the game is a pseudo-game different from a normal game.
In addition, in the pseudo game, even if the combination of symbols corresponding to each winning combination is stopped and displayed in the temporary stop state, no winning occurs and no game value is awarded to the player (medals are not paid out). It's like
When the reel performance period of the pseudo game ends, the reels 41 automatically start rotating in the normal direction, and the operation of the stop button 5 becomes valid, and the normal game is resumed.

In the game winning the zero combo lottery, when the player performs a game start operation, the first simulated game is started, and the display device 8 displays a predetermined effect image, an image simulating the bet button 2a, and the bet button. An operation image including a character image of "Press BET!" prompting the operation to 2a is displayed (FIG. 71(a)).
When the number of acquired chance stocks is 1 to 3, when the bet button 2a is operated by the player in this state, the reels 41 rotate in the reverse direction, and then a specific symbol ("white 7" symbol) is automatically stopped and displayed, and a temporary stop state is entered. At this time, the indicator 8 displays that the chance stock has been acquired (Fig. 71(d)).

Then, after a predetermined period of time has passed, the reels 41 start to rotate, and the second simulated game is started. An operation image consisting of a character image of "Hit the lever!" prompting the operation of is displayed (FIG. 71(b)).
When the number of acquired chance stocks is 2 or 3, when the player operates the start lever 3 in this state, the reels 41 rotate in the reverse direction, and then enter a temporary stop state, thereby collecting the chance stocks. A message indicating that the item has been acquired is displayed (FIG. 71(d)).
On the other hand, when the chance stock acquisition number is 1, even if the start lever 3 is operated by the player, the reels 41 do not rotate in the reverse direction and the specific symbols are not stopped and displayed. In addition, there is no notification that the chance stock has been acquired.

Then, after a predetermined time has elapsed, the rotation of each reel 41 is started, and the third simulated game is started. An operation image consisting of a character image of "Press the stop button!" prompting an operation to is displayed (FIG. 71(c)).
When the number of acquired chance stocks is 3, when the player operates the stop button 5 in this state, the reels 41 are rotated in the reverse direction, and then temporarily stopped, indicating that the chance stocks have been acquired. is displayed (FIG. 71(d)).
On the other hand, when the number of acquired chance stocks is 1 or 2, even if the stop button 5 is operated by the player, the reels 41 are not rotated in the reverse direction and the specific symbols are not stopped and displayed. In addition, there is no notification that the chance stock has been obtained.

In this way, an operation presentation requiring an operation by the player is executed, and the fact that the chance stock has been obtained is notified by the number of times the corresponding operation means is operated (by the number of simulated games). there is As a result, it is possible to enhance the interest of the game and the player's sense of anticipation.

In the example of FIG. 71(d), the fact that one chance stock has been acquired is displayed, but the display is not limited to this, and the number of acquired chance stocks may be collectively displayed on the display 8. good. For example, if the number of acquired chance stocks is 2, the acquisition is not notified in the first simulated game (bet button operation), but collectively notified in the second simulated game (start lever operation). You may Also, when the number of acquired chance stocks is 3, it may be collectively reported in the third pseudo-game (stop button operation).
Further, the number of acquired chance stocks may be set as the upper limit number of times, and the fact that the chance stocks have been acquired may be notified by operating the start lever 3 for the upper limit number of times.
For example, in a game in which the player wins the zero combo lottery, the display device 8 displays a predetermined effect image, an image simulating a start lever, and an operation consisting of a text image of "Hit the lever!" An image is displayed (FIG. 71(b)). In this state, when the player operates the start lever 3, a specific pattern is automatically stopped and displayed, resulting in a temporary stop state, indicating that a chance stock has been acquired (FIG. 71(d)). Then, when the number of chance stocks is two or more, an operation image including a text image of "Hit the lever!" prompting the user to operate the start lever 3 is displayed, and this is repeated up to the maximum number of times. .
As described above, the zero combo effect is executed.

If it is determined in S221 that the game start operation has not been performed (S221: No), if it is determined in S222 that the conditions for executing the chance stock lottery are not satisfied (S222: No), or if the replay combination is won in S223. If it is determined that there is no reel (S223: No), it is determined whether or not the third reel stop operation has been performed (S229).
When it is determined that the third reel stop operation has been performed (S229: Yes), it is determined whether or not the condition for executing the chance stock lottery is satisfied (S230).
When it is determined that the conditions for executing the chance stock lottery are satisfied (S230: Yes), it is determined whether or not the chance stock lottery combination has been won in the current game (S231).
The chance stock lottery combination is, for example, a common one-piece combination, a weak cherry combination, a strong cherry combination, a watermelon combination, and a chance combination. In addition, it is not limited to these, and for example, it can be a non-rare role.

When it is determined that the chance stock lottery combination has been won (S231: Yes), the chance stock lottery is executed (S232).
For the chance stock lottery, by referring to the "chance stock lottery table (normal AT stage/low probability)" or "chance stock lottery table (normal AT stage/high probability)" shown in FIG. A lottery is executed based on the lottery status.
Specifically, it is set so that the winning expectation is high based on the relationship of low probability state < high probability state. , the probability of winning is 1/256, and in the high-probability state, the probability of winning is 16/256.
In addition, although the explanation is omitted, the chance stock lottery is performed with the probability shown in the figure also when winning other winning combinations.
If the chance stock lottery is won (S233: Yes), control is made to shift to pseudo bonus B (S234) (arrow d in FIG. 10).

The chance stock acquisition lottery in S232 may be performed as follows.
For example, during the third set of episode AT and when the number of owned chance stocks is 5, the chance stock lottery table shown in FIG. A stock acquisition lottery is executed, and on the other hand, during the third set of episode AT and when the number of chance stocks owned is other than 5, referring to the "chance stock lottery table" shown in FIG. A lottery may be executed based on the winning combination of the current game and the lottery state.

Next, it is determined whether or not one coin has been paid out in the current game (S235).
"One coin was paid out" means that in this game, one coin was paid out due to the stop display of the push order bell, triggered by winning the push order bell role, or common 1 This is a case where a winning combination is won and one coin is paid out.
It should be noted that the present invention is not limited to this, and either one of the stop display of the falling order of the bell and the winning of the common one-card combination may be displayed.

When it is determined that one card has been paid out (S235: Yes), 1 is added to the high accuracy counter (S236). In other words, when the winning combination of the pressing order bell is stopped and displayed, the high-probability counter is not incremented.
In addition, not limited to this, when a losing eye is stopped and displayed, the high accuracy counter may be incremented by 1 or 2 or more.
The high probability counter is a counter for managing the lottery state of the pseudo bonus B. When the value indicated by the high probability counter reaches a predetermined number (for example, "3") (S237: Yes), the pseudo A lottery state of a bonus B is controlled from a low probability state to a high probability state.

Also, when the value indicated by the high-probability counter is equal to or greater than a predetermined number (for example, "3"), a high-probability game number lottery is executed (S238).
The high-probability game number lottery determines the high-probability game number by lottery based on the pseudo set value by referring to the "high-probability game number lottery table" shown in FIG. For example, one of 5 games, 10 games, 20 games, or 30 games is determined and cumulatively added.
During the normal AT stage, the number of high-probability games is decremented by 1 every game along with the number of remaining games in the normal AT stage. ”, it will be controlled to a low probability state.
In addition, during the normal AT stage, the value of the high-precision counter may be visibly displayed to the player on the display 8 or the like.
In addition, it is assumed that even if the value indicated by the high-precision counter becomes "4" or more due to the occurrence of one payout four times or more in a row, the number of high-precision games will be given. Not limited to this, the number of high-probability games may not be given for the fourth time.

On the other hand, when it is determined in S235 that one coin has not been paid out (S235: No), the value of the high accuracy counter is initialized to "0" (S239). In other words, when one coin is not paid out in consecutive games, the high-probability counter is initialized.
In this case, when winning the bell combination of the pressing order is triggered, the high-probability counter may not be initialized when the losing eye is stopped and displayed.
Therefore, in order for the value indicated by the high-probability counter to reach a predetermined number (for example, "3"), one payout occurs three games in a row.
Alternatively, for example, when one payout occurs a predetermined number of times in a plurality of games (for example, when it occurs in 3 out of 5 games), the high probability state may be controlled.

Next, it is determined whether or not the player owns the chance stock (S240).
If the player owns the chance stock (S240: Yes), control is made to shift to pseudo bonus B (S241) (arrow d in FIG. 10).
On the other hand, if the player does not own the chance stock (S240: No), it is determined whether or not it is the final game of the normal AT stage (S242). Control is performed to shift to the battle preparation stage (S243) (arrow c in FIG. 10).
As described above, the normal AT stage control processing is performed.

Note that the normal AT stage control process may be modified as follows.
In the normal AT stage, if the number of remaining games of the normal AT stage is digested, even if the number of high-probability games remains, the normal AT stage is assumed to end, but not limited to this, the remaining games If the number of high-probability games remains after completing the number, the game may be continued until the number of high-probability games is used up.
In addition, if the normal AT stage is not finished until the high-accuracy game is completed, in order to prevent staying in the normal AT stage for a long time, the number of remaining games of the normal AT stage is set to "0". And, when the high-probability game number is "1 or more", it is preferable not to add the high-probability game number.
Also, in the normal AT stage, when one card is paid out, the high-precision counter is added. , the counter may not be incremented. As a result, it is possible to prevent an attempt to increment the high-precision counter by intentionally making a mistake in the pressing order.

As described above, in the normal AT stage, when winning the push-order bell combination (specific game result), the game in which the combination of symbols is stopped and displayed with the push-order bell spilled (second stop display mode) is repeated a predetermined number of times ( For example, if it occurs three times in a row, a privilege (high probability state) can be given.
As a result, in the normal AT stage where only the push order navigation corresponding to the stop operation of the first reel is displayed, there is a possibility that the push order bell spills are displayed continuously. It is possible to prevent a significant disadvantage from being incurred.
In addition, it is possible to reduce the player's stress caused by not being able to stop and display the combination of symbols corresponding to the pressing order bell combination.

(Pseudo bonus B)
The pseudo bonus B is controlled to the AT state, and all push order navigation corresponding to the 1st to 3rd reel stop operations of the winning push order bell combination are displayed. Therefore, it is a game state in which an increase in medals can be expected.
The pseudo-bonus B is composed of a pseudo-bonus B1 and a pseudo-bonus B2, and is a set-continuous AT state in which the game progresses as one set for a predetermined period (for example, 10 games).
As for the pseudo bonus B, a maximum of 8 sets, including the pseudo bonus B1 and the pseudo bonus B2, can be executed in the game within one set of the AT stage.
The pseudo-bonus B1 is a game state executed in a state where execution of the final set (8th set) is not confirmed. When the player does not own the challenge stock when one set of the pseudo bonus B1 is completed, the player shifts (returns) to the normal AT stage.
The pseudo-bonus B2 is a game state that enters when the execution of the final set (8th set) is confirmed, and is continuously executed until the final set (8th set). When the game of the final set (8th set) of the pseudo bonus B2 is completed, the game shifts to the battle preparation stage.
For example, in a game within one set of the AT stage, when the total number of executions of the pseudo bonus B1 and the number of owned challenge stocks reaches "8", the pseudo bonus B1 is shifted to the pseudo bonus B2. .

In the case of shifting to the pseudo bonus B2, winning (battle victory) is confirmed in the battle breakthrough lottery of the battle stage to which the transition is made thereafter.
Therefore, the player pays attention to the number of executions of the pseudo-bonus B1 in the AT stage in one set, and proceeds with the game in anticipation of shifting to the pseudo-bonus B2.
Further, when shifting to the pseudo bonus B2, an effect is performed by displaying an image or the like congratulating the completion of the pseudo bonus B.
The execution timing of this effect may be when the execution of the final set (8th set) is confirmed, or may be the final game of the pseudo bonus B1. Further, whether or not to execute the effect may be determined by lottery based on a predetermined probability (for example, 50%).

Next, the pseudo bonus B control process performed by the main control unit 10 will be described with reference to FIG.
Execution of the pseudo bonus B control process is started when the current gaming state is the pseudo bonus B1 or the pseudo bonus B2. Incidentally, the starting game of the pseudo bonus B may be executed as a pseudo game.
First, the main control section 10 determines whether or not the third reel stop operation has been performed (S251).
If it is determined that the third reel stop operation has not been performed (S251: No), the process is terminated, and if it is determined that the third reel stop operation has been performed (S251: Yes), whether the pseudo bonus B2 It is determined whether or not (S252).

When it is determined that the pseudo bonus B2 is in progress (S252: Yes), it is determined whether or not the set stock lottery combination has been won in the current game (S253).
The set stock lottery combination is, for example, a common one-card combination, a weak cherry combination, a strong cherry combination, a watermelon combination, a chance combination, a special combination A, and a special combination B. In addition, it is not limited to these, and for example, it can be a non-rare role.
When it is determined that the set stock lottery combination has been won (S253: Yes), a set stock lottery is executed (S254).
For the set stock lottery, a set stock acquisition lottery is executed based on the winning combination of the current game by referring to the "set stock lottery table (pseudo bonus B2)" shown in FIG. Specifically, it is easier to win based on the relationship of common one-card role<weak cherry role, watermelon role<chance win<strong cherry role.

Next, it is determined whether or not it is the final game (10th game) of the pseudo bonus B2 (S255), and if it is the final game (S255: Yes), control is made to shift to the battle preparation stage (S256). (Arrow g in FIG. 10), the process ends.

On the other hand, if it is determined in S252 that the simulated bonus B2 is not in effect (it is in the simulated bonus B1) (S252: No), it is determined whether or not the conditions for executing the chance stock lottery are satisfied (S257).
If it is determined that the condition for executing the chance stock lottery is satisfied (S257: Yes), it is determined whether or not the chance stock lottery combination has been won in the current game (S258).

When it is determined that the chance stock lottery combination has been won (S258: Yes), a chance stock lottery (pseudo bonus B1) is executed (S259).
For the chance stock lottery (pseudo bonus B1), a chance stock acquisition lottery is executed based on the winning combination of the current game by referring to the "chance stock lottery table (pseudo bonus B1)" shown in FIG. Specifically, it is easier to win based on the relationship of common one-card role<weak cherry role, watermelon role<chance win<strong cherry role.
If the chance stock lottery is won (S260: Yes), it is determined whether or not execution of the final set (8th set) has been confirmed (S261).
That is, it is determined whether or not the sum of the number of executions of the pseudo bonus B1 (the number of sets) and the number of possession of the current chance stock has reached "8" in the game within one set of the AT stage.
When execution of the final set (8th set) is confirmed, control is made to shift to pseudo bonus B2 (S262) (arrow e in FIG. 10).

The chance stock acquisition lottery in S259 may be performed as follows.
For example, during the third set of episode AT and when the number of owned chance stocks is 5, the chance stock lottery table shown in FIG. A stock acquisition lottery is executed, and on the other hand, during the third set of episode AT and when the number of chance stocks owned is other than 5, referring to the "chance stock lottery table" shown in FIG. A lottery may be executed based on the winning combination of the game this time.

On the other hand, if the execution conditions for the chance stock lottery are not satisfied in S257 (S257: No), if the chance stock lottery role is not won in S258 (S258: No), and if the chance stock lottery is not won in S260 (S260: No), or if the continuation of 8 sets is not confirmed in S261 (S261: No), it is determined whether or not it is the final game (10th game) of the pseudo bonus B1 (S263).
When it is determined that it is the final game of the pseudo bonus B1 (S263: Yes), it is determined whether or not the player owns the chance stock (S264).
If the chance stock is not owned (S264: Yes), control is made to shift (return) to the normal AT stage (S265) (arrow f in FIG. 10), and if the chance stock is owned (S264: No), the pseudo bonus B1 is continued (S266).
As described above, the pseudo bonus B control process is performed.

The pseudo bonus B control process may be modified as follows.
In the above explanation, the pseudo bonus B2 enters when the execution of the final set (8th set) is confirmed, and then continues until the final set (8th set). However, the pseudo bonus B1 may always be executed up to the 7th set, and the pseudo bonus B2 may be executed only in the final set (8th set).
Alternatively, the pseudo bonus B1 may be executed up to the final set (8th set), and the pseudo bonus B2 may be newly executed as the next set. In this case, the number of games of the pseudo bonus B2 may be different from the number of games of the pseudo bonus B1.
Further, the simulated bonus B2 has been described as a case in which the execution of the simulated bonus B of the final set (8th set) is confirmed in the game within one set of the AT stage, but this is not the only option. When the pseudo bonus B1 continues for 8 consecutive sets (8 sets), the transition to the pseudo bonus B2 may be made.

(Battle preparation stage)
The battle preparation stage is a game state entered from the normal AT stage or pseudo bonus B.
Also, the battle preparation stage is partially controlled to the AT state. Specifically, the first game is controlled to the non-AT state, and the second and subsequent games are controlled to the AT state. Further, from the second game onward, only the push order navigation corresponding to the first reel stop operation of the winning push order bell combination is displayed.
In the case of being controlled by the normal AT, at least two games are continued, and the second and subsequent games are continued until the push-order bell combination is won.
In addition to the above, the AT state may be controlled from the first game, and only the push order navigation corresponding to the stop operation of the winning push order bell combination of the first to third reels may be displayed.

The battle preparation stage (normal AT) functions as a so-called "enemy character determination zone", and if the role of the push order bell is won in the second game or later, the corresponding push order (first reel stop operation) is notified. In addition, the enemy character is determined according to the player's stop operation.
In addition, when the episode AT is controlled, the enemy character is fixed and determined. Finish the battle preparation stage.

Next, the battle preparation stage control processing performed by the main control unit 10 will be described with reference to FIG.
Execution of the battle preparation stage control process is started when the current gaming state is the battle preparation stage.
First, the main control section 10 determines whether or not the third reel stop operation has been performed (S271).
If it is determined that the third reel stop operation has not been performed (S271: No), the process is terminated, and if it is determined that the third reel stop operation has been performed (S271: Yes), the set It is determined whether or not the stock lottery combination has been won (S272).
When it is determined that the set stock lottery combination has been won (S272: Yes), a set stock lottery is executed (S273). For the set stock lottery, the same process as S154 of the pseudo bonus A1 control process described above is executed.

Next, it is determined whether or not it is controlled by episode AT (S274).
If it is determined that the episode AT is being controlled (S274: Yes), the game (first game) is ended and control is performed to shift to the battle stage (S278) (arrow h in FIG. 10). , terminate the process.
On the other hand, if it is determined that it is not controlled by the episode AT (it is controlled by the normal AT) (S274: No), it is determined whether or not the bell role of the push order has been won in the current game ( S275).
If it is determined that the push order bell combination has been won (S275: Yes), if it is the first game of the battle preparation stage (S210: No), the process is terminated, and the second game or later is played. If so (S276: Yes), the enemy character is determined (S277). After that, it is controlled to shift to the battle stage (S278) (arrow h in FIG. 10).

In the lottery for determining the enemy character, the enemy character is determined based on the first reel stop operation by referring to the "enemy character lottery table" shown in FIG. 35, and the result is stored in the storage unit.
For example, when the stop button 5a is operated to stop the first reel, the enemy character A is selected, and when the stop button 5b is operated, the enemy character B is selected and the stop button 5c is operated. In this case, the enemy character C is selected.
As described above, the battle preparation stage control process is performed.

(Example of how to select an enemy character)
In the battle preparation stage, if the push-order bell combination is won in the second game or later, the sub-control unit 20 causes the display 8 to display an "enemy character selection screen" as shown in FIG. 70(c).
On the enemy character selection screen, for example, an enemy character 86 and a push order navigation 85 are displayed.
The enemy character selection screen is displayed in substantially the same manner as the ally character selection screen described above. That is, the enemy characters 86 are displayed in three regions in the left and right directions, respectively, and only the enemy character 86 (special information) in the region corresponding to the first reel stop operation of the winning push-order bell is displayed in a selectable manner.
For example, FIG. 70(c) shows a case where the pressing order bell combination B1 is won, and the enemy character 86 at the position corresponding to the stop button 5b, which is the correct pressing order for the first reel stop operation, is displayed in a selectable manner. It is
Thus, the selection method of the enemy character 86 is included in the push order navigation 85 and displayed.
When the stop button 5 is operated according to the push order navigation 85, it is notified that the corresponding enemy character 86 has been selected.

(Battle stage)
The battle stage enters from the battle preparation stage and is a game state that can be continued for a period of 10 games.
In addition, the battle stage is controlled to the AT state, and only push order navigation corresponding to the first reel stop operation of the winning push order bell role is displayed.
In the battle stage, an effect is executed to increase the player's expectation for the continuation of the AT stage (Renso). For example, a battle effect is executed on the display 8 in which a friendly character and an enemy character repeatedly battle.
During the battle production, if it is controlled by the normal AT, the ally character selected by the player in the preparation stage and the enemy character selected by the player in the battle preparation stage are displayed, and are controlled by the episode AT. If there is, a predetermined fixed friend character and enemy character are displayed, and the presentation progresses.

The outcome of the battle is based on the result of the battle breakthrough lottery that is executed when entering the battle stage, and if the battle breakthrough lottery is won, the main character wins the enemy character in the final game of the battle stage. is executed, and if the battle breakthrough lottery is not won, an effect is executed in which the main character is defeated by the enemy character.
Also, during the battle production, the production progresses based on the result of the battle breakthrough lottery. For example, when the battle breakthrough lottery is won, it is preferable that the ally character is given an advantageous production.
In this embodiment, it is assumed that the battle breakthrough lottery is executed in the first game when entering the battle stage, but the lottery is not limited to this. A lottery may be held.

When the ally character is defeated (when the battle breakthrough lottery is not won), one set of AT stage games is ended, and the stage shifts to the end standby stage (see FIG. 72).
On the other hand, when the ally character wins (when the battle breakthrough lottery is won), the winning (victory) privilege differs depending on the difference in the combination of the ally character and the enemy character. It shifts to each game state (see FIG. 72).

Next, the battle stage control processing performed by the main control unit 10 will be described with reference to FIG.
Execution of the battle stage control process is started when the current gaming state is the battle stage.
First, the main control unit 10 determines whether or not a game start operation (bet operation, start lever operation, etc.) for the first game has been performed (S281).
When it is determined that the game start operation has been performed (S281: Yes), a battle breakthrough lottery is executed (S282).
The battle breakthrough lottery is executed by referring to the "battle breakthrough lottery table" shown in FIG. 41, based on the number of executions of the pseudo bonus B in the set and the pseudo set value.
Specifically, as an overall tendency, it is set so that it is easier to win when a large number of pseudo set values is selected, and odd numbers are more likely to be won than even numbers. It's made easy.
In addition, it is easier to win the prize when the pseudo bonus B is executed more times. Furthermore, when the number of executions of the pseudo bonus B is 7 or more, it is set so that winning of the battle breakthrough lottery is confirmed.
In this way, the outcome of the battle is determined based on the number of times the simulated bonus B is executed and the simulated set value. It can be different. For example, the combination of ally character A and enemy character C may be easier to win than the combination of ally character A and enemy character A.

Next, the winning privilege of the battle breakthrough lottery is determined (S283).
Specifically, by referring to the "privilege lottery table (normal AT)" shown in FIG. 42 or the "privilege lottery table (episode AT)" shown in FIG. decide.
For example, in the case where the normal AT is used and the number of executions of the pseudo bonus B is 0 to 7, the combination of the friendly character A and the enemy character A has a probability of 204/256 for "continuing ( "Preparation stage)" will be selected, "Specialized stage A" will be selected with a probability of 12/256, "Specialized stage B" will be selected with a probability of 40/256, and "Special AT stage" will not be selected is set.
Further, in the combination of ally character B and enemy character B, "continuation (preparation stage)" is selected with a probability of 204/256, "specialized stage A" is selected with a probability of 52/256, and "specialized stage" is selected with a probability of 52/256. B" and "special AT stage" are set so as not to be selected.
In addition, in the combination of ally character C and enemy character C, "continuation (preparation stage)" is selected with a probability of 178/256, "specialized stage B" is selected with a probability of 12/256, and "specialized stage B" is selected with a probability of 66/256. It is set so that the "special AT stage" is selected with probability and the "specialized stage B" is not selected.
Further, in the combination of the special ally character A and the enemy character A, the "continuation (preparation stage)" is selected with a probability of 204/256, the "specialized stage A" is selected with a probability of 12/256, and the "specialized stage A" is selected with a probability of 40/256. , the "specialized stage B" is selected, and the "special AT stage" is not selected.
In addition, in the case of combinations other than these, "continuation (preparation stage)" is selected with a probability of 204/256, "specialized stage A" is selected with a probability of 40/256, and " It is set so that the "special stage B" is selected and the "special AT stage" is not selected.

In addition, when it is controlled by normal AT and when the number of executions of pseudo bonus B is 8, any one of "specialized stage A", "specialized stage B", and "special AT stage" or is selected.
Also, although the explanation is omitted, it is set so that the privilege is determined with the illustrated probability according to each combination of the friend character and the enemy character.

In this way, the benefits at the time of winning (winning) differ depending on the combination of characters determined by the player before entering the battle stage.
Specifically, the case is as follows (see FIG. 72).
For example, in the second and subsequent games of the preparation stage (specific game), the push-order bell role A is won, and the ally character A is determined by the player's stop operation, and the second and subsequent games of the battle preparation stage. If the push-order bell role A is won in (special game) and the enemy character A is selected by the player's stop operation, the push-order bell role A will be played after the second game of the preparation stage (specific game). is won and the ally character A is determined by the player's stop operation, and the push order bell role B is won after the second game (special game) of the battle preparation stage, and the player stops. The probability of determining the transition to the specialized stage B (first privilege) is higher than when the enemy character B is selected by the operation.

It should be noted that the probability of selecting the special stage B may be other than the above. For the combination of A and enemy character B, the probability that special stage B will be selected may be 0%.
That is, any combination of ally character A and enemy character A has a higher probability of determining transition to special stage B (first privilege) than the combination of ally character A and enemy character B.

Also, in the second and subsequent games of the preparation stage (specific game), when the push-order bell role A is won and the player's stop operation determines the ally character A, the second game of the battle preparation stage After that (special game), if the push order bell role B is won and the enemy character B is selected by the player's stop operation, the push order will be applied after the second game of the preparation stage (specific game). When the bell role A is won and the ally character A is determined by the player's stop operation, the pushing order bell role A is won in the second game or later (special game) of the battle preparation stage, The probability of determining the transition to the special stage A (second privilege) is higher than when the enemy character A is selected by the player's stop operation.

It should be noted that the probability of selecting the special stage A may be other than the above. For the combination of A and enemy character A, the probability that special stage A will be selected may be 0%.
That is, any combination of ally character A and enemy character B has a higher probability of determining transition to special stage A (second privilege) than the combination of ally character A and enemy character A.

In this way, in the preparation stage and the battle preparation stage, when the winning order of pressing the bell is the same (when the same character is selected), it is easier to give an advantageous privilege.
It should be noted that this is not the only option, and an advantageous privilege may be given more easily when a different pressing order bell combination is won (when a different character is selected).

In addition, in the combination of ally character B and enemy character B among the character combinations, when winning the battle breakthrough lottery, the game of the AT stage of the next set is controlled to the episode AT.
Further, only when the combination of friendly character C and enemy character C among the combinations of characters wins the battle breakthrough lottery, it is possible to shift to the special AT stage.

As described above, the combination of characters can be changed according to the combination of the pressing order, and the type of privilege can be changed according to the combination of characters.
Therefore, it is possible to provide variations in the contents of the privilege, and to make the player interested in the privilege given by the difference in the selected characters, thereby improving the interest.
In addition, since it is possible to give benefits according to the combination of characters decided over multiple games (preparation stage → normal AT stage → battle preparation stage) until entering the battle stage, the expectation for granting benefits will be long. It can be sustained for a period of time.

Further, as shown in FIG. 43, when the episode AT is controlled and the number of executions of the pseudo-bonus B is 0 to 7, all character combinations have a probability of 204/256. It is set so that "continuation (preparation stage)" is selected, "specialized stage A" is selected with a probability of 40/256, and "specialized stage B" is selected with a probability of 12/256.
In addition, when the episode AT is controlled and the number of executions of the pseudo bonus B is 8, the "specialized stage A" is selected with a probability of 64/256 for all character combinations. , 192/256 to select the “specialized stage B”.
It should be noted that the winning probability is not limited to this, and the winning probability may be changed for each combination of a friend character and an enemy character.

When it is determined in S281 that the game start operation has not been performed (S281: No), it is determined whether or not the third reel stop operation has been performed (S284).
When it is determined that the third reel stop operation has been performed (S284: Yes), it is determined whether or not the set stock lottery combination has been won in the current game (S285).
When it is determined that the set stock lottery combination has been won (S285: Yes), a set stock lottery is executed (S286). For the set stock lottery, the same process as S154 of the pseudo bonus A1 control process described above is executed.
In this way, in the battle stage, a set stock acquisition lottery is executed with the winning of a rare combination or the like as a trigger. That is, the continuation lottery for the AT stage is executed separately from the battle breakthrough lottery.
As a result, regardless of the result of the battle breakthrough lottery, the game can be shifted to the AT stage, thereby making the game more interesting. That is, even if the battle breakthrough lottery is not won and the stage shifts to the end waiting stage, the end waiting stage can be shifted to the AT stage.

Next, it is determined whether or not the current game is the final game (10th game) of the battle stage (S287), and if it is the final game (S287: Yes), the main control unit 10 operates as continuation determination means. Then, it is determined whether or not the battle breakthrough lottery is won (S288).
If the battle breakthrough lottery is not won (S288: No), control is performed to shift to the end standby stage (S293) (arrow j in FIG. 10).
On the other hand, if the battle breakthrough lottery has been won (S288: Yes), it is determined whether or not it is currently the third set of the episode AT (S289).
If it is not the 3rd set of episode AT (S289: No), it shifts to each game state according to the determined winning privilege (S291).
Specifically, when "Continue (preparation stage)" is determined, control is performed to shift to the preparation stage (arrow i in FIG. 10), and when "Specialization stage A" is determined 10, control is performed to move to specialized stage A (arrow k in FIG. 10), and when "specialized stage B" is determined, control is performed to move to specialized stage B (see 10 arrow k), and if the "special AT stage" has been determined, control is made to shift to the special AT stage (arrow l in FIG. 10).

If it is the 3rd set of the episode AT (S289: Yes), it is controlled to transition to the ending B when the upper limit number of sets (3 sets) of the episode AT has been consumed (the ending transition condition 1 is satisfied). However, in this case, the main control unit 10 operates as determination means to determine whether or not the ending transition restriction condition is satisfied.
Specifically, it is determined whether or not the number of games in the advantageous interval difference is equal to or less than a predetermined number (2109) and the number of games in the advantageous interval is equal to or less than a predetermined number (1470 games) (S290).
That is, it is determined whether or not the advantageous interval does not end even if 290 coins are acquired and the advantageous interval does not end even if 29 games are played.
In other words, it is determined whether or not the transfer control condition is satisfied that the number of games played in the advantageous section is 2110 or more, or that the number of games played in the advantageous section is 1471 or more.

If the transition control condition is satisfied (S290: No), the set stock is erased (initialized) (S292), and controlled to transition to the end waiting stage (S293) (arrow j in FIG. 10).
On the other hand, if the transition restriction condition is not satisfied (S290: Yes), control is performed to transition to ending B (S291) (arrow m in FIG. 10).

Thus, in the battle stage, even if the ending transition condition 1 is satisfied by winning the battle breakthrough lottery related to the third set of the episode AT, if the transition restriction condition is satisfied, the battle breakthrough lottery is performed. invalidates the result of and regulates the transition to ending B.
The reason why such control is performed is that if the transition to the ending is made just before the end of the advantageous section and the advantageous section limiter is reached during the ending, the ending will be forcibly terminated in the middle, causing the player to feel dissatisfied. This is because there is a risk of giving

Therefore, in order to prevent such a situation, a transition restriction condition is provided to control the transition to the ending.
Specifically, the following are the cases.
When the ending transition condition 1 is satisfied in the battle stage, if the number of games played in the advantageous section is 1471 or more, the advantageous section limiter (1500 games) is reached before completing the number of games (30 games) stayed in ending B. Regulate the transition to the ending because it will be reached.
Also, when the number of advantageous section difference is 2110 or more, the advantageous section limiter (2400) is reached before the number of staying games of ending B (30 games) is completed, so the transition to the ending is regulated.

For example, it is possible to determine whether or not the transfer regulation conditions are satisfied by the following method.
The number of game values used by the player in one game at a specific number of times (29 games) in which the remaining advantageous interval difference number up to the advantageous interval limiter is one less than the number of staying games (30 games) in Ending B. If it is larger than the special number (29 x 10 = 290) obtained by multiplying the maximum number (10) of the difference between (3) and the number of game values given to the player (13), It is determined that the transition regulation conditions are met.
In other words, during ending B, if you win the push-order bell role B or push-order bell role C and continue to acquire the maximum difference number (10), before completing 30 games, the advantageous section limiter is set. (2400 sheets), so the transition to the ending is restricted.
As described above, the battle stage control process is performed.

It should be noted that the battle stage control process may be modified as follows.
When ending transition condition 1 is satisfied, control may be performed to transition to ending B even when the transition restriction condition is satisfied. In this case, ending B ends in the middle due to the arrival of the advantageous section limiter in ending B that transitioned after that, but for example, the advantageous section does not end (the ending is not terminated). As a result, the player can see all the effects of the ending.
Further, when the advantageous section reaches the limiter, it may be temporarily made to appear as if the advantageous section has ended, and then the transition to the ending may be notified.
In addition, the battle breakthrough lottery has been described in the case where the lottery is executed based on the number of executions of the pseudo bonus B in the set, but this is not limited to the number of executions of the pseudo bonus B and the number of chance stocks currently owned. A lottery may be performed based on the total number of numbers.

(end waiting stage)
The end standby stage is a game state in which the player enters from the battle stage and stays for two games.
In addition, the end waiting stage is controlled to the AT state, and only the pressing order navigation corresponding to the first reel stop operation of the winning pressing order bell is displayed.
In the first game of the end standby stage, it is notified that the game in the AT stage is finished, and in the second game, a predetermined notification is given according to the next game state.
For example, when the transition destination is a non-advantageous state or a normal stage, the result screen is displayed on the display 8 . The result screen displays information for informing the player of the game results during the AT stage. ) etc. are displayed.
On the result screen, setting suggestion information for suggesting or definitively notifying the player of the set value set by the probability setting device 15 is reported by reporting means (display device 8, speaker 9). good too. For example, a predetermined character may be displayed on the display 8 so that the set value can be predicted to some extent by the displayed character.
In addition, when the transition destination is the preparation stage due to possession of the set stock, a display is displayed to the effect that the game related to one set of AT stages will be started again. For example, the display device 8 executes an effect that the ally character revives, and an effect that the player returns to the preparation stage again is performed.

Next, the end standby stage control process performed by the main control unit 10 will be described with reference to FIG.
Execution of the end standby stage control process is started when the current game state is the end standby stage.
First, the main control unit 10 determines whether or not the third reel stop operation has been performed (S301).
If it is determined that the third reel stop operation has not been performed (S301: No), the process is terminated, and if it is determined that the third reel stop operation has been performed (S301: Yes), the set It is determined whether or not the stock lottery combination has been won (S302).
When it is determined that the set stock lottery combination has been won (S302: Yes), a set stock lottery is executed (S303). For the set stock lottery, the same process as S154 of the pseudo bonus A1 control process described above is executed.

Next, it is determined whether or not the set stock is owned (S304).
If the set stock is owned (S304: No), the stage promotion lottery is continued (S305).
As for the processing of S305 to S308, the same processing as S176 to S179 in the pseudo bonus A1 control processing described above is executed, and control is performed so as to shift to the preparation stage (arrow o in FIG. 10).

On the other hand, if the set stock is not owned (S304: Yes), it is determined whether or not the number of games played in the advantageous section (the value indicated by the counter A1) is equal to or greater than a predetermined number (S309). For example, it is determined whether the number of games is "900 games" or more.
When it is determined that the number of games played in the advantageous section is equal to or greater than the predetermined number (S309: Yes), control is performed to shift to a non-advantageous state (S310) (arrow q in FIG. 10).
In this way, when the number of remaining advantageous section games is small at the end of one set of AT stage games, the game is forcibly controlled to a non-advantageous state. That is, the advantageous section is ended and the normal section is controlled.
This is because if the advantageous section is taken over, in the normal stage of the transition destination, if the transition to AT state (pseudo bonus, AT stage, etc.), the period until the advantageous section limiter (1500 games) is short, This is because the length of stay in the AT state is shortened, which is disadvantageous for the player.

On the other hand, if it is determined that the number of games completed in the advantageous section is not equal to or greater than the predetermined number (S309: No), the normal stage transition pre-processing (cycle number lottery (S311) to transition to normal stage (S316) (arrow in FIG. 10) p)) is executed.
That is, at the end of one set of the AT stage, if there are many remaining advantageous section games, the advantageous section is taken over and the normal stage is entered.
In S311 (number of cycles lottery) to S316 (shift to normal stage), the same processing as S7 (number of cycles lottery) to S12 (shift to normal stage) in the non-advantageous state control process is executed.
As described above, the end standby stage control process is performed.

The end standby stage control process may be modified as follows.
Before the process of S302, it may be determined whether or not S292 was executed in the immediately preceding battle stage control process. That is, it may be determined whether or not the set stock has been erased (initialized) by satisfying the transition control condition in the battle stage.
If the set stock is erased in the battle stage, the process proceeds to S310 to control the process to shift to a non-advantageous state. may
As a result, since the number of remaining advantageous section games in the battle stage is small, the set stock lottery (S303) of the end standby stage control process is performed even though the set stock has been erased in order to forcibly control the unadvantageous state. It is possible to regulate the winning and shifting to the AT stage.

(specialized stage)
The specialized stage can be entered from the battle stage, and continues for a predetermined period (for example, 5 games).
The specialized stage has a specialized stage A and a specialized stage B, and is a game state in which a chance stock and set stock acquisition lottery is executed in each game, and the probability of acquiring the stock is high.

Next, the specialized stage control processing performed by the main control unit 10 will be described with reference to FIG.
Execution of the special stage control process is started when the current game state is the special stage A or the special stage B.
First, the main control section 10 determines whether or not the third reel stop operation has been performed (S321).
If it is determined that the third reel stop operation has not been performed (S321: No), the process is terminated, and if it is determined that the third reel stop operation has been performed (S321: Yes), a chance It is determined whether or not the condition for executing the stock lottery is satisfied (S322).
When it is determined that the conditions for executing the chance stock lottery are satisfied (S322: Yes), it is determined whether or not the special stage A is in progress (S323).

In the case of the special stage A (S323: Yes), by referring to the "chance stock lottery table (special stage A)" shown in FIG. Execute (S324).
In the case of the special stage B (S323: No), by referring to the "chance stock lottery table (special stage B)" shown in FIG. (S325).
Specifically, the special stage B is set to be easier to win than the special stage A. In addition, it is easy to win based on the relationship of common one-card role<weak cherry role, watermelon role<chance role<strong cherry role.

The chance stock acquisition lottery in S324 may be performed as follows.
For example, during the third set of episode AT and when the number of owned chance stocks is 5, the chance stock lottery table shown in FIG. A stock acquisition lottery is executed, and on the other hand, during the third set of episode AT and when the number of chance stocks owned is other than 5, referring to the "chance stock lottery table" shown in FIG. A lottery may be executed based on the winning combination of the game this time.

Next, a set stock lottery is executed (S326). For the set stock lottery, the same process as S254 of the pseudo bonus B1 control process described above is executed.
It is determined whether or not it is the final game (fifth game) of the special stage (S327). If it is not the final game (S327: No), the process is terminated. ), control to shift to the preparation stage (S328) (arrow n in FIG. 10), and terminate the process.
As described above, the specialized stage control processing is performed.

(Special AT stage)
The special AT stage can be entered from the battle stage, and is a set continuation type game state in which the game progresses as one set for a predetermined period (for example, 10 games).
In addition, the special AT stage is controlled to the AT state, and all push order navigation corresponding to the stop operation of the first to third reels of the winning push order bell combination is displayed. Therefore, it is a game state in which an increase in medals can be expected.

In the special AT stage, after one set of games is finished, a lottery for obtaining a loop stock, which is the right to continue (continuously) the special AT stage, is executed. Therefore, the more loop stock you acquire, the longer you can stay in the special AT stage, which is advantageous.
Also, when the loop stock is acquired, the fact that the loop stock has been acquired is notified to the player in a recognizable manner.
The special AT stage can be continued up to a maximum of 30 sets (continuous), and when the continuation of the 30th set is confirmed (ending transition condition 2), then ending C is transitioned. On the other hand, when the special AT stage does not continue (continuous), the state shifts to a non-advantageous state.
Therefore, the player pays attention to whether or not the special AT stage continues, and proceeds with the game in anticipation of transition to ending C.

Next, special AT stage control processing performed by the main control unit 10 will be described with reference to FIG.
The special AT stage is designed to continue for at least 3 sets. That is, at the start of the special AT stage, the game is started in a state in which "3" loop stocks are provided as the guaranteed set number. Note that the initial value of the number of security sets is not limited to this, and may be other than 3 (including 0).
Also, at the start of the special AT stage, the chance stock and set stock currently owned are converted to loop stock. Therefore, the stock that has not been consumed by the special AT stage is used without waste, so that the player's interest can be prevented from deteriorating.

Execution of the special AT stage control process is started in the case of the current game state special AT stage.
First, the main control section 10 determines whether or not the third reel stop operation has been performed (S331).
If it is determined that the third reel stop operation has not been performed (S331: No), the process is terminated, and if it is determined that the third reel stop operation has been performed (S331: Yes), a loop It is determined whether or not the stock lottery combination has been won (S332).
The loop stock lottery combination is, for example, a common one-piece combination, a weak cherry combination, a strong cherry combination, a watermelon combination, and a chance combination. In addition, it is not limited to these, and can be set as a non-rare role, for example.

When it is determined that the loop stock lottery combination has been won (S332: Yes), a loop stock lottery is executed (S333).
The loop stock lottery is executed based on the winning combination of the current game by referring to the "loop stock lottery table" shown in FIG. In this case, it is easy to win based on the relationship of common one-card combination<weak cherry combination, watermelon combination<chance combination<strong cherry combination.
When the loop stock lottery is won, the main control unit 10 operates as execution right giving means and execution right storage means to give one loop stock and store it in the storage part. Note that the number of loop stocks to be provided is not limited to this, and may be other than one.

Next, it is determined whether or not it is the final game (10th game) of the special AT stage (S334), and if it is the final game (S334: Yes), it is determined whether or not the current game is the 30th set ( S335).
In the case of the 30th set (S335: Yes), the upper limit set number (30 sets) of the special AT stage has been consumed (the ending transition condition 2 is satisfied), and control is performed to transition to ending C (S336 ) (arrow r in FIG. 10).

On the other hand, if it is not the 30th set (S335: No), the main control unit 10 operates as continuation determination means to determine whether or not the loop stock is owned (S337).
If the loop stock is not owned (S337: Yes), it is determined whether it is currently the 20th to 29th set (S338), and if it is not the 20th to 29th set (S338: No). , to shift to a non-advantageous state (S342) (arrow s in FIG. 10).
On the other hand, if the loop stock is not owned and the 20th to 29th set is set (S338: No), the main control unit 10 operates as a determination means, and the ending transition restriction condition is satisfied. determines whether or not there is
Specifically, it is determined whether or not the number of games in the advantageous interval difference is equal to or less than a predetermined number (2109) and the number of games in the advantageous interval is equal to or less than a predetermined number (1470 games) (S339).
That is, it is determined whether or not the advantageous interval does not end even if 290 coins are acquired and the advantageous interval does not end even if 29 games are played.
In other words, it is determined whether or not the transfer control condition is satisfied that the number of games played in the advantageous section is 2110 or more, or that the number of games played in the advantageous section is 1471 or more.

If the transition restriction condition is satisfied (S339: No), control is performed to transition to a non-advantageous state (S342) (arrow s in FIG. 10).
On the other hand, if the transition control condition is not satisfied (S339: Yes), the ending C lottery is executed (S340).
For the ending C lottery, a transition lottery to the ending C is executed based on the set continuation (consecutive) number of times by referring to the "ending C lottery table" shown in FIG.
Specifically, the larger the number of sets, the easier it is to win. It is set so that the probability of winning is /256, the probability of winning is 224/256 in the 26th to 27th set, and the probability of winning is 240/256 in the 28th to 29th set. there is
If the ending C lottery is won (S341: Yes), control is performed to shift to ending C (S343) (arrow r in FIG. 10).

On the other hand, if it is determined in S337 that the loop stock is owned (S337: No), it is determined whether the current set is the 29th set (S344), and if it is not the 29th set ( S344: No), the main control unit 10 operates as execution right use means, consumes one loop stock, and continues the special AT stage to execute the next set (S347).
On the other hand, if it is the 29th set (S344: Yes), the upper limit set number (30 sets) of the special AT stage has been completed (Ending transition condition 2 is satisfied), so that the transition to ending C will be performed. In this case, it is determined whether or not the ending transition control condition is satisfied.

Specifically, it is determined whether or not the number of advantageous section difference numbers is equal to or less than a predetermined number (2009) and the number of advantageous section games is equal to or less than a predetermined number (1460 games) (S345).
That is, it is determined whether or not the advantageous interval does not end even if 390 cards are obtained and the advantageous interval does not end even if 39 games are played.
In other words, it is determined whether or not the transfer control condition is satisfied that the number of games played in the advantageous section is 2010 or more, or that the number of games played in the advantageous section is 1461 or more.
If the transition restriction condition is satisfied (S345: No), control is performed to transition to a non-advantageous state (S346) (arrow s in FIG. 10).
On the other hand, if the transition control condition is not satisfied (S345: Yes), the main control unit 10 operates as execution right use means, consumes one loop stock, and executes the 30th set. The special AT stage is continued (S347).

As described above, in the special AT stage, even if the ending transition condition 2 is satisfied by confirming the transition to the 30th set, if the transition regulation condition is satisfied, the continuation determination result of the 30th set is invalidated, and the transition to ending C is regulated.
Such control is performed in the same manner as the regulation of transition to ending B in the battle stage described above, and is intended to prevent the player from feeling dissatisfied due to the ending ending in the middle.
For example, it is possible to determine whether or not the transfer regulation conditions are satisfied by the following method.
At a specific number of times (39 games) where the number of remaining advantageous interval difference numbers up to the advantageous interval limiter is one less than the sum of the number of staying games in ending C (30 games) and the number of staying games in the 30th set (10 games), A special number obtained by multiplying the maximum number (10) of the difference between the number of game values used by the player in one game (3) and the number of game values given to the player (13) ( 39×10=390 sheets), it is determined that the shift restriction condition is satisfied.
In other words, during the 30th set and ending C of the special AT stage, if you win the push-order bell role B or push-order bell role C and continue to acquire the maximum difference number (10), 40 games will be played. Since the advantageous section limiter (2400 sheets) will be reached before it is completed, the transition to the ending is restricted.
As described above, the special AT stage control processing is performed.

(Special AT stage effect control processing)
Next, with reference to FIG. 66, the special AT stage effect control processing performed by the sub-controller 20 will be described.
As described above, when the loop stock is acquired in the special AT stage, in principle, information (specific information) indicating that the loop stock has been acquired is notified to the player.
On the other hand, when a predetermined condition is satisfied, notification of information indicating that the loop stock has been obtained is restricted.
For example, when the number of notifications reaches a specific number, the notification of specific information is restricted.
Also, in the game relating to the latter half of the special AT stage (just before the finish), control is performed so that the notification of the specific information is difficult.

First, the sub-control unit 20 determines whether or not a game start operation (bet operation, start lever operation, etc.) for the first game has been performed (S351). Specifically, the sub control unit 20 determines that the operation has been performed when a signal relating to the game start operation is received from the main control unit 10 .
When it is determined that the game start operation has been performed (S351: Yes), the value of the loop stock acquisition notification count is initialized to "0" (S352).

Next, it is determined whether or not the loop stock has been acquired (won the loop stock lottery) (S353). In this case, the sub control unit 20 determines by receiving a command from the main control unit 10 indicating that the player has won the loop stock lottery.
If it is determined that the loop stock has been acquired (S353: Yes), it is determined whether or not the loop stock acquisition notification count is less than "26 times" (S354).
That is, it is determined whether or not notification that the loop stock has been acquired has already been made 26 times, triggered by the winning of the loop stock lottery.
If the loop stock acquisition notification count is not less than "26 times" (S354: No), the process ends. That is, control is performed so as not to notify the acquisition of loop stock.

Such determination processing is based on the number of 30 sets, which is the maximum number of continuous sets in the special AT stage, and the number of 3 sets, which is the number of guaranteed sets.
A situation where the loop stock acquisition notification count is "26 times" means that the notification has already been given 26 times, and it is possible to recognize that the ending can be transitioned to when the next 27th notification is given.
Therefore, if the notification is made in a situation where the notification has already been made 26 times, the determination of the ending will be notified to the player.
However, in the event that notification is made in such a situation, if the conditions for restricting the transition to ending C as described above are met, the transition to ending C is made despite the player being notified that the ending has been finalized. There is a possibility that a situation may arise in which the player does not, and the player may feel distrust or doubt.
Therefore, in order to prevent such a situation, when the number of loop stock acquisition notification times reaches a specific number (for example, 26 times), the notification is controlled to be restricted.
As for the "specified number", we considered only the number of guaranteed sets granted at the start of the special AT stage, but it is not limited to this, and includes the loop stock that is converted from the chance stock to the set stock at the start of the special AT stage. You can set the number.

On the other hand, when the value of the loop stock acquisition notification frequency is less than "26 times" in S354 (S354: Yes), a loop stock acquisition notification lottery is executed (S355).
In the loop stock acquisition notification lottery, it is determined by lottery whether or not to notify based on the number of games played in the advantageous section (the value indicated by the counter A1) by referring to the "loop stock notification lottery table" shown in FIG.

For example, if the number of games played in the advantageous section is "399 games or less", "notification" is selected with a probability of 224/256, and if it is "400 to 599 games", "notification" is selected with a probability of 192/256. ” is selected, and in the case of “600-699 games”, “notification” is selected with a probability of 128/256, and in the case of “700-799 games”, “notification” is selected with a probability of 224/256. In the case of "800 to 1500 games" being selected, the setting is such that "announcement" is selected with a probability of 32/256.
In this way, the larger the number of games played in the advantageous section, the more difficult it is for "notification" to be selected.
As a result, in the second half of the special AT stage (for example, the 20th to 29th sets), even if you win the lottery for the transition to the ending, you will not be able to transition to the ending because the transition restriction conditions are satisfied. Even if there is, it is difficult to notify the acquisition of the loop stock during this period, so it is possible to prevent the player from feeling distrust or doubt.

Next, it is determined whether or not the player has won the loop stock acquisition notification lottery (S356). If it is determined that the player has won the lottery (S356: Yes), the value of the loop stock acquisition notification count is incremented by 1 (S357). , loop stock acquisition notification is executed (S358).
For example, the display device 8 displays an effect image including a predetermined background image and character information so that the player can recognize that the player has won the stock acquisition lottery. Further, in response to the display of the effect image on the display 8, a predetermined effect sound is output from the speaker 9, and the lamp 11 emits light in a predetermined light emission mode. Also, the effect image may be different for each type of rare winning combination.
As described above, the special AT stage effect control processing is performed.

(ending)
The ending is a game state that can be transitioned to when the end of the advantageous section is approaching, and is positioned as the final stage of the game state that is advantageous for the player.
The ending is controlled to the AT state, and all push order navigation corresponding to the 1st to 3rd reel stop operations of the winning push order bell combination is displayed.
The ending is composed of ending A, ending B, and ending C.
Ending A enters from each stage when the ending limiter is reached during the advantageous section. Also, it rushes after ending B or ending C is completed. Ending A then continues until the Advantageous Section Limiter.
Ending B enters from the battle stage when the upper limit number of sets (3 sets) of episode AT is digested (ending transition condition 1), continues for a predetermined period (for example, 30 games), and after finishing Ending A Transition.
Ending C enters from the special AT stage when the upper limit set number (30 sets) of the special AT stage is exhausted (ending transition condition 2), continues for a predetermined period (for example, 30 games), and ends after the end Move to A.
If the ending limiter is reached during ending B or ending C, the game is controlled so as not to move to ending A until a predetermined period of time (for example, 30 games) is completed, and then to ending A after completion.
During the ending B and the ending C, an effect (complete run effect) is executed to congratulate the player for continuing the state advantageous to the player up to the upper limit.
The ending is composed of three endings, ending A, ending B, and ending C, and each game state has each function. good too.

Further, as described above, when the ending transition condition 1 or the ending transition condition 2 is satisfied, the transition to the ending is restricted if the transition restriction condition is satisfied.
Specifically, in the battle stage, when the transition restriction condition is satisfied (when the number of advantageous section difference is 2110 or more, or when the number of games completed in the advantageous section is 1471 or more), ending transition condition 1 is established. Even in this case, the transition to ending B is restricted.
Also, in the special AT stage, if the transition restriction condition is satisfied (if the number of advantageous section difference is 2110 or more, or if the number of games played in the advantageous section is 1471 or more), the ending transition condition 2 is satisfied. Even if there is, the transition to ending C is restricted.

Next, the ending control process performed by the main control unit 10 will be described with reference to FIG.
Execution of the ending control process is started when the current game state is ending A, ending B or ending C.
First, the main control unit 10 determines whether or not the third reel stop operation has been performed (S361).
If it is determined that the third reel stop operation has not been performed (S361: No), the process is terminated, and if it is determined that the third reel stop operation has been performed (S361: Yes), the advantageous section limiter is reached. It is determined whether or not (S362).
That is, it is determined whether or not the number of games played in the advantageous section (the value indicated by the counter A) has reached 1500 games, or whether or not the difference number of the advantageous section (the value indicated by the counter B) has reached 2400.

When it is determined that the advantageous section limiter has been reached (S362: No), the advantageous section is terminated and control is performed to shift to a non-advantageous state (S364) (arrow t in FIG. 10), and the process is terminated. do.
On the other hand, if it is determined that the advantageous section limiter has not been reached (S362: Yes), it is determined whether it is the final game (30th game) of ending B or ending C (S363), and if it is the final game (S363: Yes), it is controlled to move to ending A (S365), and the process ends.
The ending control process is performed as described above.

As described above, in the present invention, the first game state (non-advantageous state), the second game state (battle stage, special AT stage) that is more advantageous than the first game state, and the A game state control means (main control unit 10) capable of controlling any game state including an advantageous third game state (ending), and inability to inform the player of specific operation information (push order navigation) that is advantageous to the player. A game section control means (main control unit 10) that can control any section including a normal section and an advantageous section that can notify specific operation information, and a predetermined transition regulation condition ( determining means (main control unit 10) capable of determining whether or not the number of games played in the advantageous section is 2010 or more, the number of games played in the advantageous section is 1461 or more, etc. The control means can control to the normal section in the first game state, can control to the advantageous section in the second game state and the third game state, and the game state control means, during the second game state, When a predetermined transition condition (ending transition condition 1, ending transition condition 2, etc.) is established and the determination means does not determine that the predetermined transition regulation condition is satisfied, it is possible to control to the third game state. , when controlled to the third game state, control to the third game state until the advantageous interval ends, when the advantageous interval ends, to control to the first game state, in the second game state, by the determination means, predetermined When it is determined that the transition regulation condition is satisfied, it is configured not to control to the third game state.

With such a configuration, the slot machine 1 according to the present invention invalidates the right to transition to the ending when the transition regulation condition is satisfied even when the transition condition to the ending is satisfied. , can regulate the transition to the ending.
As a result, it is possible to prevent the ending state from ending before the entire ending effect is seen, which increases the enjoyment of the game. You can prevent it from dropping.
Also, for example, if the number of sheets acquired (difference number of sheets) up to the advantageous section limiter is 290 or less, that is, if the number of sheets difference between the advantageous section is already 2110 or more, even if the transition to the ending is restricted, there will be a certain amount of Since the AT state can be ended with the game value acquired, the possibility of the player feeling dissatisfied can be reduced.

On the other hand, Patent Literature 1 discloses a gaming machine that shifts to an ending state (AT) when a predetermined condition is satisfied during an advantageous interval and controls the ending state until 1500 games are played during the advantageous interval. ing.
In addition, in this game machine, by executing a predetermined ending effect in the ending state, the effect of the ending state is heightened and the interest is enhanced.
However, in this gaming machine, it is unclear whether the contents of the ending effect correspond to the period during which the ending effect is controlled. There was a possibility that it would be lost.
The ending state is a game state in which the AT continues until the end of the advantageous section, and generally, it is a game state that can rarely be shifted to, so the player is in a situation where the player is fully immersed in a sense of superiority. In spite of the situation, if the ending effect ends before all the contents are executed, the situation in which the player is immersed in a sense of superiority will suddenly end, and the interest in the game will decrease. There was a fear that it would be lost.
As described above, according to the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, all or part of such problems that conventional gaming machines should be solved can be solved.

Although the preferred embodiments of the gaming machine of the present invention have been described above, the gaming machine according to the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments, and various modifications can be made within the scope of the present invention. Needless to say.
For example, in the present embodiment, allied characters are determined after the second game of the preparation stage, and then enemy characters are determined after the second game of the battle preparation stage. The enemy character may be determined in , and then the ally character may be determined in the battle preparation stage.

In addition, the relationship (compatibility) between friendly characters A to C and enemy characters A to C may be set in advance. Alternatively, the probability that an advantageous privilege is given as a winning privilege may be increased, or both may be employed.
Also, ally characters A to C may be associated with special ally characters A to C, respectively. For example, the special ally characters A to C are associated with characters after transformation of the ally characters A to C, so that it is possible to recognize that it is more advantageous to select the special ally characters A to C. may
As a result, it is possible to draw attention to the selection of the character and improve the interest.

Alternatively, a third character may be determined. For example, before entering the battle stage, the winning order of the bell role is determined by the player's stop operation, and if an ally character is selected as the third character, the probability of winning the battle breakthrough lottery may be increased, or the probability of selecting a stage other than the specialized stage A may be increased as a winning privilege, or both may be used.
Conversely, when an enemy character is selected as the third character, the probability of winning the battle breakthrough lottery may be reduced, or the probability of special stage A being selected as a winning privilege may be increased. Well, it can be both.

In addition, in the present embodiment, a case where one character is assigned to one stop operation mode by the player has been described, but the present invention is not limited to this, and one character is assigned to two or more stop operation modes. You may do so.

In addition, in the present embodiment, when one card is paid out consecutively for a predetermined number of times in the normal AT stage, as a privilege to be granted, control to a high probability state and provision of a high probability game number have been explained. The present invention is not limited to this, and may be a transition to a pseudo bonus B, provision of a set stock, or other benefits.

In addition, in the present embodiment, when shifting to a game state (pseudo-bonus A, AT stage, or pseudo-bonus B) that is advantageous to the player, in order to increase the player's sense of expectation, the player is shifted to each game state. A premonition effect may be executed for a predetermined number of games before. It should be noted that the portent effect may be any one as long as the player can recognize that the content of the effect has changed from another game state (state not in the portent state) and increase expectations.
In addition, in the sign effect, a main sign effect in the case of winning the transition lottery of each game state and a fake sign effect in the case of not winning are set, and when the present sign effect is executed, It may be notified that the game state will finally shift to each game state, and that the game state will not finally shift to each game state when the fake precursor effect is executed.

In addition, in the present embodiment, the number of games is used as a manageable value for the AT state, but the number of games is not limited to this. You can also

In addition, a vibrating means for vibrating the front door 1a by the operation of a motor, a speaker, etc. is provided in the front door 1a, and the vibrating means is activated at a predetermined time during each performance, thereby enhancing the player's sense of anticipation. You may do so.
Further, the front door 1a may be provided with blowing means for blowing air toward the player, and by operating the blowing means at a predetermined time during each performance, the expectation of the player may be heightened.

Also, the table referred to in each process is an example, and is not limited to the table described above.
Also, the winning probabilities associated with various tables are not limited to the numerical values described above, and can be set to arbitrary numerical values.

In addition, in the present embodiment, the main control unit 10 performs the operation as various means such as the game state control means, but the sub-control unit 20 performs part or all of it, and the sub-control unit 20 operates as various means. You can also
Also, on the contrary, although the sub-control unit 20 performed operations as various means such as effect control means for executing effects on the display device 8 etc., the main control unit 10 performs some or all of them, and the main control unit 10 can also act as various means.

Also, although the present invention has been applied to slot machines, it can also be applied to other game machines such as pachinko machines.
In addition, the present invention can also be applied to a so-called enclosed game machine that can execute a game using pseudo game media in a data format without using actual game media such as medals and game balls.

Further, in this embodiment, the reel 41 driven and controlled by the motor is used as the variable display means. By displaying an image, the display can also be used as variable display means for identification information.

In addition, the said embodiment includes the following forms.
・The first form is
A first game state (non-advantageous state), a second game state (battle stage, special AT stage) more advantageous than the first game state, and a third game state (ending) more advantageous than the first game state. and game state control means (main control unit 10) that can be controlled to any game state including,
Game section control means (main control unit) capable of controlling any section including a normal section in which specific operation information (push order navigation) that is advantageous to the player cannot be notified and an advantageous section in which the specific operation information can be notified Part 10) and
Judgment means capable of judging whether or not a predetermined transition regulation condition (advantage interval difference number of sheets is 2010 or more, number of advantageous interval completed games is 1461 or more, etc.) is satisfied in the second gaming state (Main control unit 10);
with
The game section control means is
In the first game state, controllable to the normal section,
In the second game state and the third game state, it is possible to control the advantageous section,
The game state control means is
During the second game state, predetermined transition conditions (winning a battle breakthrough lottery related to the third set of episode AT in the battle stage (ending transition condition 1), confirming the transition to the 30th set in the special AT stage (ending transition When the condition 2) etc.) is established, if the determination means does not determine that the predetermined transition regulation condition is satisfied, it is possible to control to the third game state,
When controlled to the third game state, control to the third game state until the advantageous interval ends, and when the advantageous interval ends, control to the first game state,
The gaming machine is characterized in that, in the second game state, when the determination means determines that the predetermined shift regulation condition is satisfied, the gaming machine is not controlled to the third game state.
・The second form is
A continuation determination means (main control unit 10) capable of determining whether to continue the second game state,
The predetermined transition condition is that the continuation determination means determines that the second game state should be continued a predetermined number of times (3 sets of episode AT, 30 sets of special AT stages) before the end of the advantageous section. is a condition that can be established when
The continuation determination means is
In the second game state, when it is determined by the determination means that the predetermined transition regulation condition is satisfied, the determination by the continuation determination means for the predetermined number of times is determined not to continue the second game state. A gaming machine of the first mode characterized by:
・The third form is
counting means (main control unit 10) capable of counting the difference between the number of game values (medals, etc.) used by the player and the number of game values given to the player in the advantageous section;
The advantageous section is
A section that ends when the number of differences counted by the counting means reaches an upper limit number (for example, 2400 sheets),
The third game state is
A game state that ends when a game is played a predetermined number of times (for example, 30 games);
The game state control means is
In the second game state, when the number of differences counted by the counting means is equal to or greater than a specific number smaller than the upper limit number, control to the third game state is not performed,
The specific number is
A number obtained by subtracting a special number from the upper limit number,
The special number is
The number of game values used by the player in one game (for example, 3 cards) and the number of game values given to the player (for example, 13 cards) at a specific number of times that is one less than the predetermined number of times is the number multiplied by the maximum number of differences (for example, 10)
A game machine of the first or second form characterized by:
・The fourth form is
execution right granting means (main control unit 10) capable of granting the execution right (loop stock) based on the establishment of a predetermined condition in the second gaming state;
an execution right storage means (main control unit 10) capable of storing the execution right granted by the execution right granting means;
an informing means (display 8) capable of informing specific information about the fact that the execution right has been granted by the execution right granting means;
an execution right use means (main control unit 10) capable of using the execution right stored in the execution right storage means in the second game state,
The game state control means is
the second game state can be continued based on the use of the execution right by the execution right using means;
The notification means is
The gaming machine according to any one of the first to third forms, wherein the specific information is not notified when the number of times of notification of the specific information reaches a specific number (for example, 26 times).

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Claims (4)

Game state control capable of controlling any game state including a first game state, a second game state more advantageous than the first game state, and a third game state more advantageous than the first game state. means and
game section control means capable of controlling any section including a normal section in which specific operation information that is advantageous to the player cannot be notified and an advantageous section in which the specific operation information can be notified;
a determination means capable of determining whether or not a predetermined transition regulation condition is satisfied in the second gaming state;
with
The game section control means is
In the first game state, controllable to the normal section,
In the second game state and the third game state, it is possible to control the advantageous section,
The game state control means is
When a predetermined transition condition is satisfied during the second game state and the determination means does not determine that the predetermined transition restriction condition is satisfied, it is possible to control the third game state,
When controlled to the third game state, control to the third game state until the advantageous interval ends, and when the advantageous interval ends, control to the first game state,
The gaming machine is characterized in that, in the second game state, when the determination means determines that the predetermined shift regulation condition is satisfied, the gaming machine is not controlled to the third game state. Provided with continuation determination means capable of determining whether to continue the second game state,
The predetermined transition condition is a condition that can be established when the continuation determination means determines to continue the second gaming state a predetermined number of times before the advantageous interval ends,
The continuation determination means is
In the second game state, when it is determined by the determination means that the predetermined transition regulation condition is satisfied, the determination by the continuation determination means for the predetermined number of times is determined not to continue the second game state. The game machine according to claim 1, characterized by: counting means capable of counting the difference between the number of game values used by the player and the number of game values given to the player in the advantageous section;
The advantageous section is
A section that ends when the number of differences counted by the counting means reaches an upper limit number,
The third game state is
A game state that ends when the game is played a predetermined number of times,
The game state control means is
In the second game state, when the number of differences counted by the counting means is equal to or greater than a specific number smaller than the upper limit number, control to the third game state is not performed,
The specific number is
A number obtained by subtracting a special number from the upper limit number,
The special number is
It is a number obtained by multiplying the specified number of times, which is one less than the predetermined number of times, by the maximum number of differences between the number of game values used by the player in one game and the number of game values given to the player. 3. The game machine according to claim 1 or 2, characterized by: execution right granting means capable of granting execution rights based on the establishment of a predetermined condition in the second gaming state;
an execution right storage means capable of storing the execution right granted by the execution right granting means;
an informing means capable of informing specific information about the fact that the execution right has been granted by the execution right granting means;
an execution right use means capable of using the execution right stored in the execution right storage means in the second gaming state;
The game state control means is
the second game state can be continued based on the use of the execution right by the execution right using means;
The notification means is
4. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the specific information is not reported when the number of reports of the specific information reaches a specific number.

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