JP2023138727A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine in which a feeling of satisfaction and a sense of superiority can be given to an experienced player having high ability of a game without making the player in a sign stage feel to be monotonous.SOLUTION: Stop control means can execute control for making a symbol be stopped or displayed in a specific spot, when a specific combination is won and it is a first stop operation mode. The stop control means executes control for making the symbol be stopped or displayed by the spot unlike the specific spot, when the specific combination is won and it is a second stop operation mode. Game state control means can control it in a sign stage (main sign) when a predetermined condition is satisfied in a normal state (advantageous section). In the main sign, the number of the sign game is subtracted according to the progress of the game, and thereby it can be controlled in an AT state when a completion value is reached. In the main sign, when the symbol is stopped and displayed at the specific spot before the number of the sign game reaches the completion value, it is configured to be controlled in the AT state.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 22

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

As a gaming machine, a slot machine is known that determines the number of precursor games based on the establishment of a predetermined condition and moves the player to a specific gaming state advantageous by playing the number of precursor games (for example, , see Patent Document 1).

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However, such conventional gaming machines have room for improvement.

In order to solve the above problems, the gaming machine of the present invention includes a lottery means capable of executing a lottery related to a game, a stop operation means capable of being stopped by a player, and a display means capable of variably displaying identification information. , stop control means capable of executing control to stop and display the identification information being variably displayed on the display means in a stop display manner based on the lottery result by the lottery means and the stop operation manner to the stop operation means; , a first gaming state, a second gaming state, and a third gaming state that is more advantageous to the player than the first gaming state. a gaming state control means; and a notification means capable of notifying specific information when the lottery result by the lottery means is a specific lottery result in the first game state, and the stop control means is configured to stop the lottery by the lottery means. If the lottery result is the specific lottery result and the stop operation mode of the stop operation means is a first stop operation mode, the identification information being variably displayed on the display means is stopped in the first stop display mode. display control is executable, the lottery result by the lottery means is the specific lottery result, and the stop operation mode of the stop operation means is a second stop operation mode different from the first stop operation mode. In some cases, it is possible to perform control to stop and display the identification information being variably displayed on the display means in a second stop display mode, and the specific information is information related to the second stop operation mode, and the specific information is information related to the second stop operation mode, The control means is capable of controlling the second gaming state for a first number of games when a predetermined condition is satisfied in the first gaming state, and plays the first number of games in the second gaming state. If executed, it is possible to control to the third gaming state, and in the second gaming state, before playing the first number of games, the identification information is displayed on the display means in the first stop display. If the game is stopped and displayed in the above-mentioned mode, it is possible to control to the third gaming state, and the first number of games can be played in the second gaming state more than when the first number of games are played. When the identification information is stopped and displayed in the first stop display mode on the display means before executing the game, it is possible to control the game to the third game state with fewer games.

1 is a schematic front view showing the appearance of a gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. 1 is a schematic perspective view showing the internal configuration of a gaming machine according to the present embodiment. It is a block diagram showing the control configuration of the gaming machine according to the present embodiment. It is a chart showing the arrangement of reel symbols and the structure of a specific combination according to the present embodiment. 3 is a chart showing a payout table according to the present embodiment. It is a chart showing an internal lottery table according to the present embodiment. FIG. 3 is a state transition diagram of an RT state according to the present embodiment. It is a state transition diagram of the game state based on this embodiment. It is a chart showing a mode lottery table. It is a chart showing a ceiling game number lottery table. It is a chart showing a portent transition lottery table. It is a chart showing a lottery table for the number of omen games. It is a chart showing a navigation lottery table (in false premonition). It is a chart showing a navigation lottery table (Honmaejochu). It is a chart showing a lottery table during omens. It is a chart showing an AT initial game number lottery table. It is a chart showing a pseudo game right acquisition lottery table. It is a chart showing a bell game lottery table. It is a chart showing a bell game type lottery table. It is a chart showing an additional game number lottery table. It is a figure which shows the example of a performance in a normal state (advantageous area). It is a diagram illustrating example 1 of performance during the omen stage (main omen), and is a diagram illustrating a case where a specific number of rolls can be stopped by a stop operation. It is a figure which shows the example 2 of a performance during the omen stage (main omen), and is a figure which shows the case where it was not possible to stop a specific number by a stop operation. It is a figure which shows the example of a performance of a bell game. It is a figure which shows the example 1 of production of a super bell game, and is a figure which shows until a stop operation is successful. It is a diagram showing an example 2 of production of the super bell game, and is a diagram showing that the stop operation was performed in the correct pressing order in the main game executed after the end of the pseudo game. (a) is a diagram showing an operation history in a pseudo game of a bell game, and (b) is a diagram showing an operation history in a pseudo game of a super bell game.

Preferred embodiments of the gaming machine according to the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

First, the overall configuration of the slot machine 1 will be explained with reference to FIGS. 1 and 2.
The slot machine 1 is an embodiment of the gaming machine according to the present invention, and like a normal slot machine, it includes a housing 1b having an opening on the front and a front door 1a that covers the opening in an openable and closable manner. There is.

A display window 6 is formed in the center of the front door 1a so that the rear can be viewed, and the symbols displayed on the reels 41 can be viewed through the display window 6.
Further, a stepped portion protruding forward is formed below the display window 6, and on the upper surface of this stepped portion are a medal slot 2 for inserting medals, which operates as an operating means, and a medal slot 2 for inserting medals at the start of the game. It is provided with a bet button 2a for setting the number of bets by the player's pressing operation, and a performance button 2c for changing the performance etc. displayed on the display 8 by the player's operation.
In addition, the front side of the stepped portion is provided with a start lever 3 that operates as an operating means and is operated by the player when starting a game, and a stop button 5 that is pressed and operated by the player when stopping the reels 41. ing.

Further, above the display window 6, a navigation lamp 12 is provided to guide the player in the order of operation of the stop button 5. Further, below the display window 6, there is provided an advantageous section lamp 13 that informs the player that the situation is advantageous. In addition, instead of the advantageous section lamp 13, for example, a ``dot'' portion of a 7-segment display (also referred to as ``7-seg'') that constitutes a payout number display section that displays the number of medals paid out, etc., may be lit. You can.

The upper part of the front door 1a is provided with a display 8 that operates as a notification means.
The display device 8 is composed of, for example, a liquid crystal display device, and displays various effects using images, various information in the game, and the like.
Note that, as shown in FIG. 1, one display device 8 is provided, but the present invention is not limited to this, and a plurality of display devices 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 sub-display can function together as one display. Good too. Further, a display may be provided on a lower panel display which is a large display section disposed below the slot machine 1.

Above the display device 8, there is a speaker 9 that operates as a notification means and performs sound effects and notifications, and a lamp that performs light effects and notifications in response to the winning of each role and the effects displayed on the display device 8. It is equipped with 11.
Further, the lower part of the front door 1a is provided with a medal payout opening 7b through which medals are paid out.

The upper part of the casing 1b is equipped with a main control section 10 that controls the games in an integrated manner, and the upper part of the front door 1a is equipped with a sub-control section that controls the production of games etc. under the control of the main control section 10. 20.
Furthermore, a drum unit 4 for rotationally driving a reel 41 is provided in the center of the housing 1b. The drum unit 4 includes a reel 41a, a reel 41b, and a reel 41c arranged in parallel in the horizontal direction, and each of these reels 41a to 41c is configured to be rotatable by driving a stepping motor (not shown). Further, a plurality of symbols (identification information) are displayed on the outer peripheral surface of each reel 41a to 41c according to a predetermined arrangement, and when the reel 41 is in a stopped state, a predetermined number of consecutive symbols (for example, three 2) symbols are visible through the display window 6.
Further, the lower part of the housing 1b is equipped with a medal dispensing device 7 for dispensing medals and a hopper 7a for storing medals, and the medals dispensed from the medal dispensing device 7 are passed through a medal dispensing port 7b. paid out to the player.

A power supply device 14 is provided at the bottom 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, and Alternatively, a power cutoff signal indicating that the power supply to the slot machine 1 has been stopped due to the frequency dropping below a predetermined value is output to the main control section 10 and the sub-control section 20.
Further, when the power supply device 14 detects the supply of power indicating a voltage or frequency exceeding a predetermined value due to power restoration, the power supply device 14 sends a power restoration signal to the main control unit 10 indicating that power supply to the slot machine 1 has started. and output to the sub-control unit 20.

FIG. 3 shows the configuration of the control system of the slot machine 1. Note that the same reference numerals are given to the same or corresponding components as those explained in FIGS. 1 and 2.
The main control unit 10 includes a CPU (not shown) that performs various arithmetic processes, a ROM (not shown) that stores control programs related to games, a lottery table for drawing small prizes, etc., and various data. The computer is equipped with a RAM (not shown), etc., which has a storage area for temporarily storing information, a work area for the CPU, and the like.
Further, the main control unit 10 is connected to a bet button 2a, a medal selector 2b, a start lever 3, and a stop button 5 (stop buttons 5a to 5c), and is configured to be able to input signals from sensors built into each device. has been done.
The main control unit 10 functions as a lottery means capable of executing a lottery related to games.
Specifically, 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 an internal lottery process to determine the winning combination of the current game from a plurality of winning combinations by lottery based on the sampled random numbers, and selects a combination of symbols according to the winning result of the internal lottery process. The reel 41 is controlled to stop at .
Further, the main control unit 10 implements various functions of the embodiments described later by appropriately reading and executing control programs stored in the ROM.

In addition, the main control unit 10 sends predetermined signals and commands (control information) to the sub-control unit 20 at predetermined game timings (for example, operation of the start lever, operation of the stop buttons 5a to 5c, transition of the game state, etc.). Output to.
For example, when the start lever 3 is operated, the main control unit 10 outputs a signal indicating that the start lever has been operated to the sub-control unit 20.
Further, when each of the stop buttons 5a to 5c is operated, the main control unit 10 outputs a signal to the sub-control unit 20 that allows identification of which stop button 5 was operated and in what order.
Furthermore, when each of the reels 41a to 41c is stopped by operating the stop button 5, the main control unit 10 displays information that allows identification of which reel 41 was stopped in what order, and the symbols in the upper, middle, and lower rows. It is output to the sub-control unit 20.
Furthermore, when the gaming state of the slot machine 1 changes, the main control section 10 outputs information that allows identification of which gaming state the slot machine 1 has shifted to.

Further, the main control unit 10 is configured to be able to input a power-off signal and a power-return signal from the power supply device 14 .
When the main control unit 10 receives the power cutoff signal, it executes a power cutoff process that stores (saved) the gaming information at the time of the input in the RAM. This gaming information includes, for example, information such as the gaming state at that time, the winning combination, the manner in which the reels 41 are stopped, and the number of bets.
Further, when the main control unit 10 receives the power return signal, it executes a power return process to load the game information stored (saved) in the RAM and restart the game. That is, when the main control unit 10 receives the power return signal, it returns to the state immediately before the power was cut off based on the loaded gaming information.
Furthermore, the main control section 10 transmits gaming information to the sub-control section 20 in the power restoration process. Thereby, the sub-control unit 20 can restart the performance based on the gaming state immediately before the power was cut off.

Further, the main control section 10 is connected to a drum unit 4, a medal dispensing device 7, an advantageous section lamp 13, and a sub-control section 20, and is configured to be able to output signals to each device.
Specifically, the main control unit 10 drives the drum unit 4 to rotate and stop the reels 41a to 41c based on signals from the start lever 3 and the stop button 5, and drives the medal payout device 7 to dispense medals. , processing to turn on the advantageous section lamp 13 when a gaming state advantageous to the player occurs, etc.

The sub-control unit 20 includes a ROM (not shown) that stores various information such as programs related to presentation, image data for presentation, audio data, etc., a storage area for temporarily storing various data, a work area for a CPU, etc. It is equipped with a RAM (not shown) and the like.
In addition, the sub-control unit 20 is connected to a production button 2c and is configured to be able to input signals from a sensor built into the device, and is also connected to a display 8, a speaker 9, a lamp 11, and a navigation lamp 12. It is configured to be able to output signals to each device. For example, the sub-control unit 20 can control the switching timing of each performance based on a signal from the performance button 2c.
Further, the sub-control unit 20 operates as a production control means, and performs image processing for a predetermined production on the display 8 and performs various processing on the speaker 9 in response to commands (control information) in only one direction from the main control unit 10. It performs audio output processing for presentation and notification, lighting processing for lamps 11 and navigation lamps 12 made up of LEDs, etc.

Further, the sub-control unit 20 is configured to be able to input a power-off signal and a power-return signal from the power supply device 14 .
When the sub-control unit 20 receives the power outage signal, it stores (saved) in the RAM performance information that specifies the content of the performance being executed at the time of the input. This performance information includes, for example, various information displayed on the display 8.
Further, when the sub-control unit 20 receives the power return signal, it restarts the performance based on the game information received from the main control unit 10 and the performance information stored (saved) in the RAM.

Such a slot machine 1 is configured to be able to 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 directly inserting medals 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 back of the front door 1a, and the bet corresponding to the number of medals inserted is detected. number (however, the upper limit is 3 bets corresponding to 3 medals).
Note that 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 (for example, 3) of medals is subtracted from the credit medals internally stored as data, and the number of medals used for one game is subtracted. The minutes will be set as 3 bets.
Note that by providing a 2-bet button for setting the number of medals corresponding to 2 as a bet button, 2-bet may be set by pressing the 2-bet button once.
In addition, by providing a 1 bet button as a bet button to set the number of medals corresponding to 1 medal, you can set 2 bets by pressing the 1 bet button twice, or you can set 2 bets by pressing the 1 bet button 3 times. You may also place a 3 bet.
Further, credit medals are added by inserting medals from the medal slot 2 or winning a prize, and for example, up to 50 medals can be credited (memorized).

In this way, the number of bets set by direct insertion from the medal slot 2 or by pressing the bet button 2a is stored in a storage means such as a RAM provided in the main control unit 10.
Then, when the number of bets reaches a level that allows one game to be executed, the player becomes ready to start one game.
In this state where the game can be started, the operation of the start lever 3 becomes effective. In this valid state, when the start lever 3 is tilted, the game starts, and the reels 41a to 41c on which a plurality of symbols are displayed start to fluctuate, and a plurality of winning winning combinations such as replay winning combinations and small winning winning combinations are played. Before the reels 41 stop, an internal lottery process is executed to determine the winning combination of the current game from among the winning combinations (including losers) before the reels 41 stop.
In addition, in the "pseudo game" described later, a game can be played without using (betting) medals.

Each reel 41a to 41c is an example of a variable display means, and each reel 41a to 41c has a plurality of (for example, 20) symbols serving as identification information on its circumferential surface. For example, as shown in FIG. 4(a), symbols such as "replay", "bell", "red 7", "blue 7", "white 7", and "bar" are displayed, and from the stopped state After gradually increasing the rotation speed, it reaches steady rotation at a constant speed.
When such steady rotation is reached, the stop buttons 5a to 5c provided corresponding to the respective reels 41a to 41c become press-operable.
Further, the form of the reels 41a to 41c is not limited to this, and for example, the number of symbols on the circumferential surface may be other than 20.

When the reels 41a to 41c rotate forward, the symbols are displayed in a variable manner from top to bottom through the display window 6, and when the reels 41a to 41c rotate in the reverse direction, the symbols are displayed from bottom to top through the display window 6. A fluctuating display will appear to indicate the direction.
In the case of forward rotation, the symbols change in descending order in the symbol numbers shown in FIG. 4(a), and in the case of reverse rotation, the symbols change in ascending order.
Note that the symbol numbers shown in FIG. 4(a) are not physically attached to the outer peripheral surfaces of the reels 41a to 41c, but are used to designate specific symbols in a program to control the stoppage of each symbol. This is a virtual number.

The stop buttons 5a to 5c are an example of a stop operation means for stopping the reel 41, and for example, when a light emitting means such as an LED built in the stop buttons 5a to 5c lights up, the stop buttons 5a to 5c can be pressed. Therefore, when each stop button 5 is pressed in such a state, it will stop at the combination of symbols (stop display mode) that is allowed based on the timing of the operation (stop operation mode) and the lottery result of the internal lottery process. As shown, each reel 41a to 41c is controlled to stop.
That is, the main control unit 10 causes the reels 41a to 41c, which are variable display means, to variably display the stop display mode based on the lottery result by the lottery means and the stop operation mode of the stop button 5, which is the stop operation means. It functions as a stop control means that executes control to stop and display the symbol.

The reels 41 are controlled to stop based on the operation timing of the stop button 5 so that the reels 41 are stopped at a symbol combination according to the winning result of the internal lottery process.
In addition, if the pressing operation is performed before the symbol corresponding to the winning combination reaches the active line, the timing of stopping the reels 41a to 41c is delayed and the symbol is stopped on the active line, so-called retraction. Stop control is performed.
Specifically, it is determined whether there is a symbol corresponding to the winning combination within the range of the number of sliding pieces (for example, 0 to 4 symbols) that can further advance the rotation of the reel 41 from the timing of the operation. On the other hand, if there is a symbol corresponding to a winning object within the range of the number of sliding frames, control is performed so that the symbol is drawn onto the active line.

In this embodiment, the "Bell" symbol and the "Replay" symbol are arranged within five consecutive frames on all reels 41a to 41c, so they are always stopped on the active line by the 4-frame pull-in stop control. be able to.
On the other hand, symbols other than the "bell" symbol and "replay" symbol are not necessarily placed within 5 consecutive symbols, so even if you perform 4-picture pull-stop control, they cannot stop on the active line and you may miss out on the winning combination. There are cases where this happens. That is, in order to stop these symbols on the active line, it is necessary to press the stop buttons 5a to 5c (so-called eye-pressing operation) aiming at the desired symbol.

After the third stop operation, as a result of determining the combination of symbols that have stopped on the active line, it is determined that a winning is achieved when the combination of symbols is a predetermined combination, and gaming value (medals) corresponding to the combination of symbols is awarded. Ru.
That is, the main control unit 10 functions as a giving device that gives gaming value when the stop display mode of symbols displayed on the reels 41a to 41c, which are variable display means, is a specific stop display mode.
Note that the third reel refers to the reel that has been stopped in the third and final operation (third stop operation) when the three reels 41a to 41c have been stopped once each, for a total of three times. say. Further, the term "after the third stop operation" refers to the time after the player releases his/her finger or the like from the stop button 5 which was operated to stop the third reel.
Similarly, the first reel indicates the reel on which the stop operation (first stop operation) was performed in the first operation, and the second reel indicates the reel on which the stop operation (second stop operation) was performed in the second operation. .

In addition, to determine whether a prize has been won or not, the three symbols represented on each of the reels 41a to 41c are stopped (stopped display) so as to be visible from outside the machine, and whether or not there is a win is determined based on the stopped display mode at this time.
For example, in this embodiment, winning is determined by stopping only on the upward-toward-right line (cross-up line) out of a total of 5 lines: the upper, middle, and lower lines, the downward-toward-right line, and the upward-rightward line. The presence or absence of winning is determined based on the combination of symbols. Note that the number of active lines for determining winning is not limited to one line, and can be changed as appropriate depending on the arrangement of symbols, the type of symbols, the combination of symbols corresponding to winning combinations, etc.
As described above, the slot machine game is executed.

(pseudo game)
The slot machine 1 of the present embodiment is equipped with a configuration capable of executing general slot machine games (normal games) as described above, as well as a configuration capable of executing "pseudo games" different from the slot machine games. ing.
A pseudo game is a game in which the reels 41 are activated and stopped as in a normal game when no game is actually in progress, giving the player the impression that the game is in progress. It is a performance that makes you feel.

In addition, in the pseudo game, when the rotation of the reels 41 is started based on the operation of the start lever 3, and then the stop operation of the stop button 5 is performed, the reels 41 are temporarily stopped, that is, they can be changed again. (hereinafter referred to as a temporary stop state).
In the temporary stop state, control is performed to move (swing) the reel 41 up and down while keeping it in a stopped state. By swinging the reels 41 in this manner, the player who sees the reels 41 can be made aware that the game is a pseudo game different from a normal game.
In addition, the pseudo game is a game that does not generate a prize regardless of the manner in which the reels 41 are stopped in the temporary stop state. In other words, even if a combination of symbols corresponding to each winning combination described below is stopped and displayed in the temporary stop state, no winning will occur and no gaming value will be given to the player (no medals will be paid out). It has become.
In the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, a bell game or a super bell game can be executed as a pseudo game during the AT state, and the details will be described later.

In the slot machine 1, settings such as the probability of winning a specific role (for example, a bonus role or a minor role) among the roles drawn by the main control unit 10 (lottery means) can be changed by external operation (manually) using a button or the like. Possible probability setting means (setting means) are provided.
For example, by dividing the winning probability of a specific role into six levels from low winning probability to high winning probability, and making each level correspond to settings 1 to 6, the winning probability of a specific role can be adjusted to each set value. You can change the winning probability accordingly.
In this case, the probability of winning a particular winning combination is higher when setting 6 is set than when setting 1 is set, and as a result, than when setting 1 is set, When setting 6 is set, the slot machine game is controlled to proceed more advantageously.
When the setting value is changed in the probability setting means, the main control unit 10 controls all the stored information in the RAM (information on the winning state of the bonus combination) in the same way as when the system reset of the slot machine 1 is performed. etc.).
Although the setting value can be set in six stages, the setting value is not limited to this, and may be set in four stages (setting 1, 2, 5, 6) or three stages (setting 1, setting 3, setting 6), for example.

(Combination of winning combinations and corresponding symbols)
Next, each winning combination and the combination of symbols corresponding to each winning combination will be explained.
Winning roles include, for example, small winnings, replay winnings, and bonus winnings.
Furthermore, the minor roles include, for example, the role of watermelon, the role of cherry, and the role of bell.
In addition, in the following explanation, the cherry role and the watermelon role are also collectively referred to as "rare role."

In the watermelon combination ("Watermelon"), a combination of symbols "Bell, Watermelon, Bell" is displayed on the active line.
There are two types of cherry roles: "weak cherry" and "strong cherry."
"Weak Cherry" can stop the combination of symbols such as "Cherry, Cherry, Bell" on the active line, and "Strong Cherry" can stop the combination of symbols such as "Cherry, Cherry, Cherry" on the active line. can be stopped.
In the replay combination ("normal replay"), the combination of symbols is aligned regardless of the order in which they are pressed, and the symbol combination "replay, replay, replay" is stopped and displayed on the active line.

Bell roles include ``push order bell'' and ``specific role.''
Both the "press order bell" and the "specific combination" have in common that the game results differ depending on the push order.

The "Press Order Bell" is a winning combination in which a combination of symbols is matched by following the operation order (press order) of the stop buttons 5a to 5c, and six "Press Order Bells 1 to 6" are provided. Note that in the following description, "push order bells 1 to 6" are also simply referred to as "push order bells."
"Press order bells 1 to 6" means that when the stop buttons 5a to 5c are operated in one (1/6) order of presses (correct press order) out of six press orders, the corresponding symbol is displayed. The combination is stopped and displayed, and on the other hand, if the stop button 5 is operated in one of the other 5 (5/6) press orders (incorrect press order), the corresponding symbol combination will not be stopped and displayed. ing.
For example, if you win "Press Order Bell 1", if the stop buttons 5a to 5c are operated in the push order of "Left → Middle → Right" (correct answer press order), "Bell Bell" will appear on the active line.・If "Bell" is stopped and the stop buttons 5a to 5c are operated in a different push order (incorrect push order), another combination of symbols (hereinafter referred to as "Bell spilled in push order") is stopped and displayed.
In addition, the correct pressing order for "Press Order Bell 2" is "Left → Right → Middle", the correct pressing order for "Push Order Bell 3" is "Middle → Left → Right", and "Press Order Bell 4". The correct pressing order for "Press Order Bell 5" is "Right → Left → Middle", and the correct pressing order for "Press Order Bell 6" is "Right → Middle → Left". , and the same stop display process as the above-mentioned "Press order bell 1" is executed.

In addition, if the "push order bell" is won, regardless of the stop button 5 operated as the second stop operation or the third stop operation, only the stop button 5 operated as the first stop operation must follow the correct pressing order. For example, the reels 41 can be controlled to stop so that the combination of symbols corresponding to the "push order bell" stops. In this case, the number of "push order bells" is not limited to six, but may be three "push order bells 1 to 3".
Furthermore, by adding the types of symbols stopped at the time of the first stopping operation to the combination, the number of combinations may be 12 or more.

As shown in FIG. 4(b), the "specific combination" is a "specific combination A" in which the combination of symbols ("bell-bell-bell") corresponding to the correct pressing order of "push order bell" can be stopped. Combinations of symbols where the stop symbol on the left reel 41a is a "white 7" symbol or a "bar" symbol ("white 7 bell replay", "white 7 bell bell", "bar bell replay", " It is composed of a "specific combination B" that can be stopped ("Bar-Bell-Bell").
In other words, if you win a "specific combination", you will win the special combination A corresponding to the one combination of symbols mentioned above and the special combination B corresponding to the four combinations of symbols mentioned above, and win these five combinations. The combination of symbols can be stopped and displayed.

Further, the "specific combination" is a winning combination in which the combination of symbols that are stopped and displayed differs depending on the order in which the stop buttons 5a to 5c are pressed or the eye-pressing operation.
Specifically, the combination of symbols that are stopped and displayed differs depending on the order in which the stop buttons 5 are pressed during the first stop operation.
For example, if the middle stop button 5b or right stop button 5c is operated during the first stop operation, after the third stop operation, the combination of symbols corresponding to "Specific combination A"("Bell Bell Bell ") is stopped and displayed on the effective line (see FIG. 4(c)).
In addition, if the left stop button 5a is operated during the first stop operation, after the third stop operation, the combination of symbols corresponding to "Specific combination B"("White 7, Bell Replay", "Bar・Bell Replay, etc.) can be stopped and displayed on the effective line (see FIG. 4(c)).

The conditions for the symbol combination corresponding to "Specific combination B" to be stopped and displayed are not only the pressing order at the first stop operation but also the stop display when the eye press operation is performed at a specific timing.
Specifically, during the first stop operation, if the left stop button 5a is operated at a timing when any symbol among symbol numbers 11 to 20 can be drawn onto the active line of the left reel 41a, A combination of symbols corresponding to "specific combination B" is stopped and displayed on the active line.

More specifically, as the first stop operation, if the left stop button 5a is operated at a timing when any symbol among symbol numbers 12 to 20 is located at the lower stage of the left reel 41a, symbol number 12 , 16, the "bar" symbol with the least number of sliding frames stops at the lower row.
That is, in this case, "Bell/White 7/Bar" or "Replay/Bell/Bar" is stopped and displayed on the upper/middle/lower stages of the left reel 41a.
In the subsequent second stop operation and third stop operation, regardless of the operation order or operation timing (operation mode), if the middle stop button 5b is operated, symbol numbers 2, 7, 12, If the "Bell" symbol with the least number of sliding pieces out of 17 stops in the middle row and the right stop button 5c is operated, "Replay" of symbol numbers 3, 8, 13, 18 and the symbols will be played on the right reel 41c. Among the "bells" numbered 2, 7, 12, and 17, the symbols with the least number of sliding frames stop at the top.
In other words, during the first stop operation, if the stop operation is performed at the timing when any symbol among symbol numbers 12 to 20 is located at the lower stage of the left reel 41a, after the third stop operation, The combination of symbols corresponding to "Specific combination B", ``Bar-Bell-Replay'' or ``Bar-Bell-Bell'', will be stopped and displayed on the active line.

In addition, as the first stop operation, if the left stop button 5a is operated at the timing when the "White 7" symbol with symbol number 11 is located in the lower row of the left reel 41a, the "White 7" symbol will be moved to the lower row of the left reel 41a. Stop at.
In other words, if the stop operation is performed at the timing when "Replay/Bell/White 7" is located in the upper/middle/lower row of the left reel 41a, "Replay/Bell/White 7" is located in the upper/middle/lower row of the left reel 41a. (also referred to as a specific result) will be stopped and displayed.
In other words, in order to stop displaying the "specific result", it is necessary to perform a press operation (bita press) at the timing when the specific result is displayed, which requires skill on the part of the player.
In the subsequent second stop operation and third stop operation, regardless of the operation mode, if the middle stop button 5b is operated, the " When the "Bell" symbol stops in the middle row and the right stop button 5c is operated, "Replay" symbol numbers 3, 8, 13, and 18 and symbol numbers 2, 7, 12, and 17 are displayed on the right reel 41c. Among the "bells", the symbols with the least number of sliding frames stop at the top.
In other words, during the first stop operation, if the stop operation is performed at the timing when the "White 7" symbol with symbol number 11 is located at the lower stage of the left reel 41a, after the third stop operation, "Specific combination B "White 7/Bell/Replay" or "White 7/Bell/Bell", which is a combination of symbols corresponding to ", is stopped and displayed on the active line.

On the other hand, during the first stop operation, if the stop button 5a is operated at a timing when any symbol among symbol numbers 1 to 10 can be drawn onto the active line of the reel 41a, after the third stop operation A combination of symbols corresponding to "specific combination A" is stopped and displayed on the active line.
More specifically, if the left stop button 5a is operated at the timing when any symbol among symbol numbers 1 to 10 is located at the lower stage of the left reel 41a, symbol numbers 2, 5, 10, 20 The "bell" symbol with the least number of sliding frames will stop at the bottom.
In the subsequent second stop operation and third stop operation, regardless of the operation mode, if the stop button 5b is operated, the "bell" symbol with the lowest number of sliding frames among symbol numbers 2, 7, 12, and 17 will be placed in the middle row. When the machine stops and the stop button 5c is operated, the "bell" symbol with the smallest number of sliding pieces among symbol numbers 2, 7, 12, and 17 stops at the upper stage.
In other words, during the first stop operation, if the stop operation is performed at the timing when any symbol among symbol numbers 1 to 10 is located at the lower stage of the reel 41a, after the third stop operation, the "specific The symbol combination “Bell-Bell-Bell” corresponding to “Hand A” is stopped and displayed on the active line.

In this way, if you win a specific combination and perform the first stop operation at the timing when "Replay/Bell/White 7" is located in the upper/middle/lower row of the left reel 41a (the first stop operation of the present invention (operation mode) derives a specific result, and as a result, a combination of symbols corresponding to the specific combination B including the "white 7" symbol is displayed on the active line (first stop display of the present invention) aspect) possible.
In addition, when a specific combination is won and the first stop operation is performed at a timing when "Replay/Bell/White 7" is not located in the upper/middle/lower row of the left reel 41a (second stop operation mode of the present invention) ) is a number other than a specific number (for example, when the stop button 5a is operated at the timing when any symbol among symbol numbers 12 to 20 is located in the lower row of the reel 41a, the upper row/middle row/lower row ``Bell/White 7/Bar'' or ``Replay/Bell/Bar''), and as a result, a combination of symbols corresponding to the specific combination B including the ``Bar'' symbol is stopped and displayed on the active line ( (Second stop display mode of the present invention) is possible.
That is, when the lottery result by the lottery means is a specific lottery result (specific combination) and the stop operation mode of the stop operation means is the first stop operation mode (left When the reel 41a is stopped or when the first stop operation is performed at the timing when Replay/Bell/White 7 is positioned on the upper/middle/lower stage of the left reel 41a), the identification information being variably displayed on the display means is It is possible to execute control to stop display in the 1-stop display mode (stop and display the left reel 41a at a specific number), and when the lottery result by the lottery means is a specific lottery result (specific combination), and when the stop operation means is A second stop operation mode in which the stop operation mode is different from the first stop operation mode (for example, the first stop operation at a timing other than when Replay/Bell/White 7 is positioned on the upper/middle/lower stage of the left reel 41a, etc.) ), it is possible to perform control to stop and display the identification information that is being variably displayed on the display means in a second stop display mode (the left reel 41a has a number other than the specific number).
Note that the second stop operation mode includes a mode in which the first stop operation is performed when the symbols with symbol numbers 1 to 11 are located in the lower row of the left reel 41a, and the second stop display mode includes a mode in which the first stop operation is performed when the symbols with symbol numbers 1 to 11 are located in the lower row of the left reel 41a. Includes the symbol combination "Bell-Bell-Bell" that corresponds to .

Such control of the reels 41 includes reel control (hereinafter referred to as "combination number priority control") in which the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment preferentially draws symbols with a large number of stoppable symbol combinations, and medal This can be achieved by employing reel control (hereinafter referred to as "number priority control") that preferentially draws in symbol combinations that yield a large number of payouts.
"Combination number priority control" is reel control performed by the main control unit 10 when the left stop button 5a is operated during the first stop operation (see FIG. 4(c)).
For example, if you win a "specific combination" in the internal lottery process, the left stop button 5a is operated at the timing when any symbol among symbol numbers 11 to 20 can be drawn onto the active line during the first stop operation. In this case, the combination of symbols corresponding to "Specific hand A"("Bell Bell Bell") and the symbol combination corresponding to "Specific hand B"("White 7 Bell Replay", "White 7.Bell-Bell,""Bar-Bell-Replay,""Bar-Bell-Bell") can be stopped, but in this case, the combinations of symbols that can be stopped on the left reel 41a The "bar" symbol, which has a relatively large number of combinations (2 combinations), is drawn in preferentially over the "bell" symbol, which has a relatively small number of stoppable symbol combinations (1 combination). Control.

"Number priority control" is reel control performed by the main control unit 10 when the middle stop button 5b or the right stop button 5c is operated during the first stop operation (see FIG. 4(c)).
For example, if you win a "specific combination" in the internal lottery process, as shown in FIG. A number of medals are paid out, and combinations of symbols corresponding to "Specific Role B"("White 7 Bell Replay", "White 7 Bell Bell", "Bar Bell Replay", "Bar Bell・When the "bell") stops, one medal is paid out, but in this case, the number of medals paid out is relatively large (the number of medals paid out is "10"), and the "specific combination A The "Bell" symbol that constitutes the combination of symbols corresponding to ``Bell'' is replaced by the other symbol that constitutes the combination of symbols that correspond to ``Specific combination B'', which has a relatively small number of medals paid out (the number of medals paid out is ``1''). It is controlled to be drawn in preferentially than the symbols (the "white 7" symbol and the "bar" symbol).

As described above, in the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, by adopting "combination number priority control", during the non-AT state, during the first stop operation, the left reel 41a is selected among symbol numbers 11 to 20. If you win a "specific combination" by playing the game aiming for one of the symbols in the lower row, the combination of symbols corresponding to "specific combination B", which has a relatively small number of medals paid out, will be stopped and displayed. can do.
On the other hand, if you win a "specific combination" by playing the game by aiming at the bottom row of any symbol among symbol numbers 1 to 10 on the left reel 41a, the number of medals paid out will be relatively large. A combination of symbols corresponding to "Specific combination A" can be displayed in a stopped state.

In this way, when winning a "specific combination", the player can select whether to win the "specific combination A" or "specific combination B" by operating the player, so as a result, The number of medals that the player can acquire during the non-AT state changes.
In other words, in the non-AT state, medals are consumed more when you select the stop operation to win "Specific combination A" than when you select the stop operation to win "Specific combination B". The game has a gameplay that allows the game to be played in a state where the amount of coins is suppressed (so-called a state where coin holding is high).

In addition, in the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, by adopting "number of coins priority control", if a "specific combination" is won during the AT state, the middle stop button 5b or By operating the right stop button 5c, it is possible to stop display the combination of symbols corresponding to the "specific combination A" without having to press the symbol numbers 1 to 10 on the left reel 41a.
Therefore, each time a player wins a "specific combination" during the AT state, the player can win "specific combination A" which has a relatively large number of medals paid out without performing a press operation on the left reel 41a. This allows you to play the game comfortably.

In the present embodiment, the "combination number priority control" assumes that the main control unit 10 controls the left reel 41a only when the left stop button 5a is operated during the first stop operation. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the same control may be performed when the middle stop button 5b or the right stop button 5c is operated during the first stop operation.
Thereby, even if the middle stop button 5b or right stop button 5c is operated by mistake when winning the "specific combination", it is possible to win the "specific combination B".

The bonus combination includes a "bonus" whose corresponding symbol combination is "red 7, red 7, red 7."
"Bonus" is a winning combination that is drawn during a stay in RT0 in the RT state described later, and can be won only in the winning game, and when won, shifts to the bonus state (RT2).
Further, the "bonus" is won only in a game in which 3 bets are set (3 bet game), and is won independently without overlapping with other small winnings. Note that the present invention is not limited to this, and a portion of winnings in other small winning combinations (for example, a chance winning hand or a cherry winning winning combination) may be repeated.

In addition, the bonus combination is subject to carryover control, which allows the main control unit 10 to carry over the right to win the "bonus" as long as the corresponding combination of symbols does not stop in the winning game and in subsequent games. It is a role.
Therefore, the period until the combination of symbols corresponding to the "bonus" is stopped and displayed is a carryover state in which the right to win the "bonus" is carried over.
On the other hand, when the combination of symbols corresponding to the "bonus" is stopped and displayed (the "bonus" is won), a non-carryover state occurs in which the right to win the "bonus" is not carried over.
In other words, the carryover state indicates a state in which a bonus winning combination has been won, but the combination of symbols corresponding to the bonus winning combination has not yet stopped (hereinafter, this state is referred to as the bonus winning state). This shows a state in which no prize has been won (hereinafter, this state will be referred to as a bonus non-winning state).

In addition, the main control unit 10 operates to perform priority stopping control to preferentially stop the combination of symbols corresponding to one of the winning combinations on the reel 41 when different winning combinations overlap in the bonus winning state. The combination of symbols corresponding to the winning combination is set to the winning combination with the lowest priority.
Therefore, even if a bonus combination is won in a game with a bonus winning state, if a replay combination is won in the game, the combination of symbols corresponding to the bonus combination is stopped on the reel 41. Therefore, the combination of symbols corresponding to the replay combination will stop on the reels 41, and the state in which the bonus combination has been won will be carried over to subsequent games.

Based on the combination of symbols as explained above, it is determined whether or not there will be a win in the minor role, replay role, and bonus role, and if it is determined as a win as a result of the determination, the "payout table" shown in Figure 5 will be displayed. A gaming value is given based on the
As shown in Figure 5, when the "Specific combination" is won, if the combination of symbols corresponding to "Specific combination A" stops, 10 medals will be paid out and the combination corresponding to "Specific combination B" will be paid out. When the combination of symbols stops, one medal is paid out.
Also, when winning "Press Order Bells 1 to 6", if the stop buttons 5a to 5c are operated in the correct push order, the combination of symbols similar to "Specific Hand A" will be stopped and 10 medals will be awarded. is paid out.
On the other hand, if the stop buttons 5a to 5c are operated in an incorrect pressing order when "push order bells 1 to 6" are won, the corresponding symbol combination will not be stopped and the push order bell will not be stopped. , the prescribed number of medals is not paid out, but one medal is paid out.
In addition, in this embodiment, the combination of symbols corresponding to "Specific combination A" is the combination of symbols when the stop buttons 5a to 5c are operated in the correct pressing order when "Press order bells 1 to 6" are won. Although the number of medals to be paid out is the same, the number of medals to be paid out is also the same, but the present invention is not limited to this, and a combination of different symbols may be used, and the number of medals to be paid out may also be made to be different.
Furthermore, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the push order bell is won, if the stop buttons 5a to 5c are operated in an incorrect push order, the push order bell will be missed and one medal will be paid out. However, it is not limited to this.
For example, even if the pressing order is incorrect, a considerable number of medals can be paid out by stopping and displaying a combination of predetermined symbols that are different from the pressing order, depending on the timing of the stop operation.
Furthermore, it is also possible to prevent medals from being paid out when a push order bell is missed.

Furthermore, when the combination of symbols corresponding to "watermelon" stops, three medals are paid out.
Further, by stopping and displaying the symbol combination corresponding to the "normal replay", it becomes possible to play the game again in the next game without inserting medals.
Further, when the combinations of symbols corresponding to "weak cherry" and "strong cherry" are stopped, one medal is paid out.
In this embodiment, the number of medals paid out is the same regardless of the number of bets, but the number of medals paid out may be varied depending on the number of bets.
Further, the number of medals paid out when the combination of symbols corresponding to each combination is displayed in a stopped state may be other than the above-mentioned number.

(Probability of winning each winning role)
Next, with reference to FIG. 6, the probability of winning each combination will be explained.
FIG. 6 shows an internal lottery table used for lottery for each role when the game is executed in each state related to the bonus role (bonus non-winning state, bonus winning state, bonus state).
The internal lottery table sets the acquisition range (number) of random numbers acquired in the internal lottery process by the main control unit 10 to 65,536, and shows the number of winning values (winnings) among them.
Further, the internal lottery table shown in FIG. 6 shows the winning probability of each winning combination in the 3-bet game, and shows the case where the setting value set by the probability setting means is common to all settings 1 to 6. ing.

As shown in FIG. 6, the winning probability of each winning combination in the 3-bet game is as follows.
For each of "Press order bells 1 to 6", the winning probability is set to 7610/65536 in the bonus non-winning state and the bonus winning state.
The winning probability of the "specific combination" is set to 2957/65536 in the bonus non-winning state and the bonus winning state.
The winning probability of "Watermelon" is set at 1156/65536 in the bonus non-winning state and the bonus winning state. Furthermore, in the bonus state, the probability of winning is set at 65536/65536. That is, during the bonus period, only "Watermelon" can be won.
The winning probability of "weak cherry" is set to 1000/65536 in the bonus non-winning state and the bonus winning state. The probability of winning "Strong Cherry" is set to 80/65536 in the bonus non-winning state and the bonus winning state.

For "bonus", the winning probability is set at 3077/65536 in the non-bonus winning state.
In the "normal replay", the winning probability is set to 9170/65536 in the bonus non-winning state, and the winning probability is 11407/65536 in the bonus winning state.
Furthermore, for "losing", the winning probability is set to 2436/65536 in the bonus non-winning state, and the winning probability is 3276/65536 in the bonus winning state.

Note that the "internal lottery table" shown in Figure 6 shows the case where all setting values are common, but this is not limited to this. A winning combination whose probability does not change may be provided.
For example, "Watermelon", "Weak Cherry", "Strong Cherry", and "Normal Replay" are set as winning combinations whose winning probability changes depending on the setting value, and the higher the setting of "Normal Replay", the more The winning probability may be set to be low, and the winning combinations other than "normal replay" may be set so that the higher the setting, the higher the winning probability.
Further, the higher the setting of some rare combinations, the higher the winning probability, or the lower the setting, the higher the winning probability of the rare combination.
Furthermore, for winning combinations other than rare combinations such as "push order bell", the higher the setting, the higher the probability of winning may be, or the winning probability may be set to be lower.

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

(RT state)
First, with reference to FIG. 7, the RT state (hereinafter also simply referred to as RT) that the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment has will be described.
The slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment has RT states RT0, RT1, and RT2. Note that although there are three RT states in this embodiment, there may be two or less or three or more.

RT0 is triggered by a system reset of the slot machine 1, a change in set value (including when the same set value is set again (reset value)), and the end of RT2.
Furthermore, RT0 ends when a bonus is won during the 3-bet game, and the process moves to RT1 (arrow a in FIG. 7).
In this way, RT0 is not a finite gaming state with a predetermined gaming period, but an infinite gaming state (infinite RT) that does not shift to another gaming state unless a bonus is won.

RT1 ends when the combination of symbols corresponding to the bonus is stopped and displayed (the bonus is won), and the process moves to RT2 (arrow b in FIG. 7).
That is, RT1 continues from the time the bonus is won until the bonus is won, and in RT1, the game is progressed in the bonus winning state.
In this way, RT1 is not a finite gaming state with a predetermined gaming period, but an infinite gaming state (infinite RT) that does not shift to another gaming state unless a bonus combination is won.
RT2 is a bonus state, a game is played with 3 bets, and as shown in FIG. 6, only the "Watermelon combination" can be won. That is, in RT2 (bonus state), the actual net increase in the number of medals is "0", and the player cannot expect an increase in the number of medals.
Then, RT2 ends when the number of medals paid out reaches a predetermined number (for example, 60 medals), and the process shifts to RT0.

Moreover, in the RT state of this embodiment, control is basically made so that there is no transition from RT1 to RT2. This is due to the following reason.
If you win a "bonus" in RT0, you can win the bonus only in this bonus winning game, but you will not be notified that you have won the "bonus", so basically the player will not be able to receive the bonus. It is difficult to stop and display a combination of symbols.
Therefore, from the game following the bonus winning game, the game shifts to RT1 (bonus winning state) with the right to win the "bonus" carried over.
Furthermore, during RT1, as shown in FIG. 6, the player does not win the bonus because he or she does not win at the timing when the bonus can be won.
For this reason, the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment basically does not transition from RT1 to RT2, and once it transitions from RT0 to RT1, the system of the slot machine 1 is reset. Unless otherwise specified, the game progresses under the control of RT1.
However, the present invention is not limited to this, and during RT1, it is possible to win with a predetermined probability of "losing" (for example, 1/200 probability), and taking advantage of winning "losing", it is possible to win a bonus during RT1. Good too.

Furthermore, the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment is capable of controlling AT (assist time) as a gaming state related to "push order bells 1 to 6".
When the AT wins "Press Order Bells 1 to 6" through internal lottery processing, the sub-control unit 20 controls the display 8, etc. to display specific information (the order in which to press the stop button 5 and the target number). This is a gaming state in which the combination of corresponding symbols can be stopped by controlling the notification of symbols (symbols, etc.). Therefore, during AT, the ball delivery speed is faster than during non-AT.
In this embodiment, the period under AT control is defined as an AT state (see FIG. 8).

For example, when the press order bell 1 is won, the push order consisting of character information of "1", "2", and "3" is displayed on the display 8 in order from the left. , "Left", "Middle", and "Right" are output from the speaker 9, and the navigation lamp lights up in the order of 12a (left), 12b (middle), and 12c (right), and the stop button 5 is activated. Notify the pressing order.
Note that in this embodiment, navigating the push order by means of notification means such as the display 8, the navigation lamp 12, the speaker 9, etc. is also referred to as "push order navigation."
In the non-AT state (excluding the precursor stage), even if the winning result of the internal lottery process is "push order bells 1 to 6", the order in which the stop buttons 5 are pressed is not notified. Therefore, unless the operating order of the stop buttons 5 that the player operated matches the pressing order corresponding to the winning "pushing order bells 1 to 6", the player will basically be unable to press the winning "pushing order bell 1" The combination of symbols corresponding to "6" cannot be stopped and displayed.
Therefore, the gameplay of the slot machine 1 is such that the player can increase the number of balls paid by playing a game in which the player stays in the AT state for a long time.

(Normal section, advantageous section)
As shown in FIG. 8, the game of the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment has a normal section and an advantageous section as game sections.
Specifically, the normal section is a game section where push order navigation (specific information) cannot be announced even if the push order bell is won, and the advantageous section is a game section where push order navigation (specific information) can be notified. .
The main control unit 10 operates as a section control means to control the transition between the normal section and the advantageous section.

The normal section remains when a system reset is executed in the slot machine 1 or when set values are changed (including resetting of set values).
The normal section is always controlled to a normal state, which is a non-AT state.
In order to distinguish between the normal state in the normal section and the normal state in the advantageous section, the former will be referred to as the "normal state (normal section)" and the latter will be referred to as the "normal state (advantageous section)."

The normal section continues until the Bell role or the rare role (hereinafter also referred to as advantageous section transition role) is won by internal lottery processing, and if the advantageous section transition role is won during the normal section, the 3rd round of the winning game will be played. After the stop operation, the vehicle shifts to the advantageous section (arrow a in FIG. 8).
Note that the advantageous section transition combination may be a winning combination other than the bell combination and the rare combination.
In addition, when other conditions are met (stop display of symbol combinations that correspond to a predetermined winning combination, stop display of symbol combinations that do not correspond to a predetermined winning combination (press order bell missed, etc.)), the normal section will be changed. It may be possible to shift to an advantageous section.
The advantageous section is divided into a non-AT state and an AT state, and in this embodiment, the normal state (advantageous section) of the gaming state is classified as the non-AT state.

If the "advantageous section limiter" is reached during the advantageous section, the advantageous section ends and the vehicle shifts to the normal section (arrow g in FIG. 8).
During the advantageous section, the main control section 10 operates as a counting means to store information on the counter related to the advantageous section limiter shown below in the RAM.
・Counter A... Count value of the number of games played during the advantageous section ・Counter B... Count value of the number of coins acquired (difference number) during the advantageous section Specifically, when the main control unit 10 shifts from the normal section to the advantageous section, Counting the number of games played during the advantageous period (counter A) and counting the number of medals acquired during the advantageous period (counter B) are started, and when the value indicated by counter A reaches the limiter value (1500 games) Or, when the value indicated by counter B reaches the limiter value (2400 sheets), the advantageous section is forcibly terminated.

Counter B is managed by the difference in the number of coins, so if you win a winning combination in which the number of coins paid out is greater than the number of bets in this game, the value of counter B will increase, and the value of counter B will be increased to a winning combination in which the number of coins paid out is lower than the number of bets. If a prize is won, the value of counter B decreases.
For example, when the value of counter B is "100", a 3-bet game is executed and the combination of symbols corresponding to the push order bell with a payout number of 10 pieces (a winning combination with a larger number of payout pieces than the number of bets) is stopped and displayed. In this case, the difference number of sheets "7" (=10-3) is added to the value of counter B, and the value of counter B becomes "107".
On the other hand, when a 3-bet game is executed and the combination of symbols corresponding to a cherry winning combination with a payout number of 1 piece (a winning combination with a payout number smaller than the number of bets) is displayed, the difference number of pieces is "2". (=3-1) is subtracted from the value of counter B, and the value of counter B becomes "98".
Further, when the value of counter B becomes a negative value, the value of counter B is set to "0" (initialized). For example, when the value of counter B is "0", if a 3-bet game is executed and you win a "lost" game, the difference number of coins "3" (=3-0) will be calculated from the value of counter B. Although it is subtracted, the value of counter B is corrected to "0".
In addition, in this way, when the value of counter B becomes a negative value, the value of counter B is not reset to "0" (initialized), but the difference between the number of bets and the number of coins paid out is simply calculated in count B. It can also be a numerical value.

In addition, when the number of remaining games in the AT state becomes 0, the advantageous section shifts to the normal section.
In addition to this, a transition to the normal section may be triggered by winning a predetermined winning combination (normal section transfer combination) during the advantageous section. For example, a "push order replay" is provided, which is a winning combination in which the combination of symbols that are stopped and displayed differs depending on the press order, and with the winning of this press order replay as an opportunity, the stop buttons 5a to 5c are operated according to the correct press order. In some cases, the advantageous section may be terminated and the period may be shifted to the normal section.

Further, when the vehicle shifts to the advantageous section, the advantageous section lamp 13 is turned on, and the lighting continues until the advantageous section ends.
However, in order to prevent a decrease in interest, the light may be turned on only when an increase in the number of medals is actually expected. For example, during the normal state, the advantageous section lamp 13 may not be lit, or may not be lit until the push order navigation is executed for the first time.

(Details of each gaming state)
Next, with reference to FIG. 8, each gaming state of the slot machine 1 according to this embodiment, the transition of each gaming state, and the game nature based on each gaming state will be explained.
The main control unit 10 can independently control the transition between the normal section and the advantageous section, the transition control between RT0 to RT2, and the transition control between each gaming state shown in FIG. 8. However, as described above, since the game of this embodiment is basically played at RT1, the game in each gaming state is basically played while staying at RT1.
Below, unless there is a particular explanation, the timing of transition from each gaming state to another gaming state is basically after the third stop operation of the game where the transition condition is satisfied (or after the end of the payout of medals). be. Note that the present invention is not limited to this, and the transition may be made from the next game after the transition conditions are satisfied.

As shown in FIG. 8, the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment has the following gaming states: normal state (normal section), normal state (advantageous section), precursor stage (real precursor, false precursor), weak AT stage, and medium AT stage. It has a plurality of game states including stages and endings, and the main control unit 10, as a game state control means, performs control to transition between the game states based on the satisfaction of a predetermined transition condition.

(Normal state (normal section))
Since the normal state (normal section) is divided into normal sections, it stays when the system reset in the slot machine 1 is executed or when the set value is changed (including resetting the set value).
Furthermore, as described above, if the "advantageous section limiter" is reached during the advantageous section, the advantageous section ends and the vehicle shifts to the normal section (arrow g in FIG. 8).
Also, when the number of remaining games in the AT state becomes 0, the advantageous section shifts to the normal section.
The end of the normal state (normal section) ends when the shift to the normal state (advantageous section) occurs when the advantageous section shift combination is won (the conditions for shifting to an advantageous section are met) by the internal lottery process (arrow in Figure 8). a).
That is, the period of stay in the normal state (normal section) is extremely short, and during the game, the player will almost stay in a gaming state other than the normal state (normal section).

In the normal state (normal section), a "mode lottery" is executed with the winning of the advantageous section transfer role (Bell role/Rare role).
Specifically, by referring to the "mode lottery table" shown in FIG. 9, one of modes A to D is determined by lottery.
That is, the mode to stay in during the advantageous section is determined from modes A to D.
In the mode lottery, the probability of winning modes A to D is set for each advantageous section transition combination.
For example, when winning the Bell combination, mode A is determined with a relatively high probability, such as mode A being determined with a probability of 128/256.
Furthermore, when winning a rare combination, mode C is determined with a relatively high probability, such as mode C being determined with a probability of 128/256.

In addition, in the normal state (normal section), a "ceiling game number lottery" is executed in response to the winning of the advantageous section transition combination.
The ceiling number of games is the number of games from the transition to the advantageous section until the transition to the AT state.
Specifically, the "ceiling game number lottery" can be performed by referring to the "ceiling game number lottery table" shown in FIG. The number of ceiling games out of "1024" is determined by lottery.
In the "ceiling game number lottery table", the ceiling game number is set corresponding to the mode determined by the mode lottery.
For example, in the case of "Mode A", the number of ceiling games is determined to be one of "256", "384", "512", "768", and "1024", among which "1024 games" is 128 Determine with a high probability of /256.
In the case of "Mode B", one of 256, 384, 512, 768, 1024 is determined, and among these, "512 games", "768 games", and "1024 games" are 64/256, respectively. Determine by probability.
In the case of "Mode C", one of 128, 256, 384, 512, and 768 is determined, and among these, "256 game" is determined with a high probability of 128/256.
In the case of "Mode D", "128 games" is determined with 100% probability.
In this way, in the "ceiling game number lottery", it is easier to determine a smaller number of ceiling games in mode C or mode D than in mode A or mode B, and as a result, it is easier to decide on a smaller number of ceiling games in mode C or mode D than in mode A or mode B. If so, it is easier to transition to the AT state at a relatively early stage.
As will be described later, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, since the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment shifts from the normal state (advantageous section) to the AT state via the precursor stage, the number of games in the normal state (advantageous section) and the number of games in the precursor stage are different. When the total number of games with the number reaches the ceiling number of games, control is executed to shift to the AT state.
However, the present invention is not limited to this, and control may be executed to shift to the AT state without passing through the precursor stage when the number of games in the normal state (advantageous section) reaches the ceiling number of games.

(Normal condition (advantageous section))
The normal state (advantageous section) is a gaming state that enters after the end of the normal state (normal section) (arrow a in FIG. 8), and is controlled to be a non-AT state.
The normal state (advantageous section) corresponds to the first gaming state of the present invention.
During the normal state (advantageous section), the game proceeds in the mode determined by mode lottery.
In the normal state (advantageous section), an omen transition lottery is executed with the winning of a predetermined combination as an opportunity.
Specifically, when the main control unit 10 wins one of the specific winning combination, watermelon, weak cherry, and strong cherry in the internal lottery process, the main control unit 10 refers to the "omens shift lottery table" shown in FIG. 11. By doing so, one of "lost", "false omen", and "real omen" is determined by lottery.
If the main control unit 10 determines that the sign is a “false sign” or “the real sign”, the main control unit 10 shifts to the sign stage (arrow b in FIG. section).
That is, the main control unit 10 acts as a gaming state control means, and when a predetermined condition is satisfied in the first gaming state (normal state (advantageous section)) (when the main omen is won in the omen transition lottery), the main control unit 10 operates as a gaming state control means. (main omen) control.
If it is determined to be a "false omen" or a "real omen," a "lottery for the number of omen games" is executed, and the omen stage continues until the number of omen games determined in the lottery is exhausted.
Specifically, by referring to the "Lottery table for the number of portent games" shown in FIGS. 12(a) and (b), "8", "16", "24", " The number of portent games of either ``32'' or ``48'' is determined by lottery. Note that the number of precursor games may be one type.
More specifically, if the mode to stay in the advantageous section is "Mode A" or "Mode B", the number of precursor games is determined by referring to the precursor game number lottery table shown in FIG. 12(a), and the number of precursor games is determined. When the mode to be stayed in the section is "mode C" or "mode D", the number of precursor games is determined by referring to the precursor game number lottery table shown in FIG. 12(b).
The determined number of precursor games is stored in the storage means.
That is, the main control unit 10, as a determining means, determines the number of omen games based on the fact that a predetermined condition is satisfied (the main omen is won) in the normal state (advantageous section) that is the first gaming state. A lottery for the number of portent games is carried out, and the number of portent games determined by the determining means is stored in the storage means.

(Omen stage)
The precursor stage is basically a gaming state at a stage (precursor) before shifting to the AT state.
During the precursor stage, the sub-control unit 20 notifies the user of the fact that the vehicle is staying in the precursor stage through an effect display on the display 8 or the like.
There are two types of precursor stages: "real precursors" that transition to AT state after the stage, and "false precursors" that do not transition to AT state after the stage, but both have similar effects.
By doing this, the player is prevented from knowing whether the omen stage during the stay is a "real omen" or a "false omen."
“This precursor” corresponds to the third game state of the present invention.
However, it is also possible to create a performance that allows you to identify whether it is a "real omen" or a "false omen."

The "real sign" is when the number of games in the normal state (advantageous section) reaches a predetermined number (for example, 10 games) less than the ceiling number of games determined in the ceiling number of games lottery (first case), or When the "real omen" is determined in the omen transition lottery (second case), the normal state (advantageous section) is transferred (arrow b in FIG. 8).
In the first case, the "real sign" ends when the predetermined number of games are played (that is, the number of games in the normal state (advantageous section) reaches the ceiling number of games), and the transition to the AT state occurs. .
In addition, in the second case, the "real omen" ends when the number of remaining games becomes 0 by exhausting the number of omen games determined in the omen game number lottery, and shifts to the AT state (see Fig. 8). Arrow d).
A "false omen" is a transition from the normal state (advantageous section) when it is determined to be a "false omen" in the omen transition lottery (arrow b in Figure 8), and the number of omen games determined in the omen game number lottery is used up. The process ends at , and shifts to the normal state (advantageous section) (arrow c in FIG. 8).
That is, the main control unit 10, as a subtraction means, subtracts the number of precursor games stored in the storage means based on the execution of a game (one game), and as a game state control means, in this precursor, When the number of precursor games stored in the storage means is subtracted by the subtraction means and reaches the end value (the number of remaining games is 0), control is performed to a third gaming state (AT state), and in the false precursor, When the number of precursor games reaches the end value (the number of remaining games is 0) by being subtracted by the subtraction means, control is performed to the first gaming state (normal state (advantageous section)).
Note that the subtraction means is not limited to subtraction for each game, and may include other subtraction methods, such as subtracting one or more when a predetermined combination (for example, replay, etc.) is won, or drawing a lottery for the number to be subtracted. May be used.

As mentioned above, the number of precursor games varies depending on the mode in which the player stays in the advantageous section.
In the case of "Mode A" or "Mode B", the number of precursor games for the "false precursor" is determined to be one of "8", "16", "24", or "32", and the "real precursor" The number of precursor games is determined to be one of "8", "16", "24", "32", and "48" (FIG. 12(a)).
In addition, in the case of "Mode C" or "Mode D", the number of precursor games for "false precursors" is determined to be one of "8", "16", or "24", and the number of precursor games for "real precursors" is determined. The number of games is determined to be one of "8", "16", "24", and "32".
In this way, in the "lottery for the number of precursor games", it is easier to determine a smaller number of precursor games in modes C and D than in modes A and B, and as a result, the number of precursor games remaining in modes C and D is more likely to be determined. In this case, it is easy to transition to the AT state at a relatively early stage.

(Navigation during the omen stage)
During the precursor stage, a "navigation lottery" is executed in the game in which a predetermined combination has been won, and depending on the result of the navigation lottery, execution/non-execution of navigation such as push order navigation in the game is controlled.

(Navi in a fake sign)
During a fake sign, if you win the "push order bell,""specificcombination," or "lose," you can check the navigation for the winning game by referring to the navigation lottery table (during a fake sign) shown in Figure 13. A navigation lottery is executed in which the mode is determined from among "non-notification", "push order navigation", and "specific navigation".
If "push order navigation" or "specific navigation" is determined by the navigation lottery, the determined navigation is executed, and if "non-notification" is determined, the navigation is not executed.
As shown in FIG. 13, in games where the winner is a "lose", "non-announcement" or "specific navigation" is executed, and in games where the "push order bell" is won, "non-announcement" or "push order bell" is executed. In a game in which the ``Navi'' is executed and a ``Specific Hand'' is won, only the ``Press Order Navi'' is executed.

The "push order navigation" is a navigation that can be executed in a game in which a "push order bell" or a "specific combination" is won.
When the "push order navigation" is determined by a navigation lottery in a game in which the "push order bell" is won, the correct push order of the "push order bell" is notified in the game.
For example, in a game where the player wins "push order bell 1", the push order of "left→middle→right" is announced.
Therefore, when the stop operation is performed according to the "push order navigation", the combination of symbols ("bell-bell-bell") corresponding to the winning "push order bell" will be stopped and displayed, and the symbol Ten medals corresponding to the combinations are paid out.
If the "push order navigation" is determined by a navigation lottery in a game in which a "specific combination" is won, the push order of "middle → left → right" is notified.
Therefore, when a stop operation is performed according to the "push order navigation", the combination of symbols corresponding to the winning "specific combination A" is stopped and displayed.
That is, in this case, based on the "number of medals priority control", the symbol combination ("Bell-Bell-Bell") corresponding to "Specific combination A" is stopped and displayed, and the 10 medals corresponding to the symbol combination are displayed. paid out.
If the "specific combination" is won, the symbol combination corresponding to "specific combination A" will be stopped by performing the first stop operation on the middle reel 41b or right reel 41c, so the symbol combination corresponding to "specific combination A" will be stopped. Not limited to the pressing order, the pressing order may be "middle → right → left", "right → left → middle", or "right → middle → left".
In addition, if a "specific role" is won, one of "middle → left → right", "middle → right → left", "right → left → middle", or "right → middle → left" will be announced. In some cases, the higher the setting, the more likely it is that only some notifications (for example, "right → center → left") will be executed.
For example, for settings 1 to 3, each push order navigation will be executed with a 25% probability, and for settings 4 to 6, "middle → left → right" will be executed at 20%, and "right → middle → left" will be executed at 30%. , the others can be executed in increments of 25%.
Note that the "push order navigation" is always executed in a game in which a "specific combination" is won, but is not executed in a game in which a "loss" is won (see FIG. 13).

Among the fake signs, the ``specific navigation'' is a navigation that can only be executed if you win a ``lost'' prize.
If the "specific navigation" is determined by a navigation lottery in a game in which the "lose" is won, in that game, "replay/bell/white 7 will be stopped and displayed on the upper/middle/lower rows of the reels 41a by the first stop operation." Information encouraging the player to do so (for example, "Replay/Bell/Aim for White 7 on the left reel") is reported.
In other words, the "specific navigation" will respond to the "specific combination B" based on the "combination number priority control" if the stop operation is performed in accordance with the above notification information in a game in which the "specific combination" has been won. This is a navigation system that notifies you of information on which combinations of symbols are displayed in a static manner.
However, in reality, this navigation is executed in a game where the winner is a "lose", so even if the stop operation is performed according to the above notification information, the combination of symbols corresponding to the specific combination B will not be displayed in a stopped state. No medals will be paid out.
Note that, as will be explained later in "Lottery during Omen", the "specific result" is a result that can be used as an opportunity to receive a benefit such as shortening the omen stage to quickly transition to the AT state.
For this reason, if a specific navigation is executed during a false sign, the benefit of gaming value will not be granted, but it will be possible to create a performance that increases expectations regarding the granting of benefits, and increases interest by adding complexity and surprise to the game. be able to.

(Navi in the main sign)
During the main sign, if you win the "push order bell" or the "specific combination", by referring to the navigation lottery table shown in FIG. and a navigation lottery to determine one of the “specific navigations”.
As shown in FIG. 14, in the game where the "push order bell" is won, "non-announcement" or "push order navigation" is executed, and in the game where the "specific combination" is won, the "push order navigation" or "push order navigation" is executed. "Specific navigation" is executed.
Note that, unlike during false signs, navigation is not executed in games where the game is a "lose" win.

The "push order navigation" in "hon omens" is the same as the "push order navi" in "false omens", so a detailed explanation will be omitted.
The ``specific navigation'' in the ``honus omen'' is different from the ``specific navigation'' in the ``falsified omens'', and is a navigation that can only be executed when the ``specific combination'' is won.
If the "specific navigation" is determined by the navigation lottery in a game where the "specific combination" is won, in that game, "replay/bell/white 7 will be stopped and displayed on the upper/middle/lower row of the reel 41a by the first stop operation. ” (for example, “Replay/Bell/Aim for White 7 on the left reel”).
Therefore, when a stop operation is performed according to the "push order navigation", the combination of symbols corresponding to the winning "specific combination" is stopped and displayed after the third stop operation.
In other words, in this case, based on the "combination number priority control", the symbol combinations ("White 7, Bell, Replay" or "White 7, Bell, Bell") corresponding to "Specific combination B" are stopped and displayed. One medal corresponding to the combination of symbols is paid out.

In this way, during the "true omen", if you win the "specific combination", the "specific navigation" can be executed, but during the "false omen", if you win the "lose" in the navigation lottery, the "specific navigation" will be executed. I am trying to run a specific navigation.
Specifically, the main control unit 10, as a special information notification means, performs a first stop operation when the lottery result by the lottery means is a specific lottery result (winning a specific combination) in the second game state (real sign). Special information that is information regarding the mode is announced (execute a specific navigation such as "Replay/Bell/Aim for White 7 on the left reel"), and as a determining means, in the first gaming state (normal state (advantageous section)), The number of false precursor games is determined based on the fact that a specific condition is met (a "false" is won in the precursor transition lottery, and a predetermined number of precursor games is determined in the additional game number lottery), and the number of false precursor games is determined as a storage means. The first means stores the number of false precursor games determined by the means, the subtraction means subtracts the number of false precursor games stored in the storage means based on the game being executed, and the first means serves as a game state control means. If the specific condition is satisfied in the gaming state (normal state (advantageous section)), control is performed to a fourth gaming state (false precursor), and in the fourth gaming state, the number of false precursor games stored in the storage means is , when the end value (the remaining number of games in the precursor stage is 0) is reached by being subtracted by the subtraction means, the control is performed to the first gaming state (normal state (advantageous section)), and the fourth In the gaming state (false sign), if the lottery result by the lottery means is a special lottery result (winning a "loser") that is different from the specific lottery result (winning a specific role), special information will be announced (specific navigation will be changed to fake navigation). ).

As a result, when executing a specific navigation during a real omen, it is possible to stop the specific roll, but since it is not announced whether the omen is a false omen or a real omen at the omen stage, the player is not informed that the specific navigation is It can be made to recognize that it may be a fake navigation (a specific navigation executed during a fake sign).
In other words, it is possible to make the player aware that "specific navigation" does not always equal "specific combination winning game", but that there is a possibility that "specific navigation" ≠ "specific combination winning game".
Therefore, even if the player is unable to stop the specific roll in a winning game for a specific combination, it is possible to make the player think that it was a fake navigation, and the player can stop the specific roll. The sense of loss caused by not being able to do so can be reduced.

By the way, in games where a specific winning combination is won, one or ten medals are paid out, whereas in the case of a "losing" winning, no medal is paid out, so the player is unable to play the specific navigation. It is possible to detect whether or not the game was fake based on whether or not medals are paid out in the game.
Therefore, we created a common bell combination of 10 medals, which has the same combination of symbols as the combination of symbols in the specific combination A (Bell-Bell-Bell), and the number of medals paid out is the same as the number of medals paid out when winning the specific combination A. When a specific combination cannot be stopped when a specific combination is won, the combination of symbols can be stopped and displayed, and when a common bell is won, a specific navigation can be executed.
By doing this, it is possible to avoid detecting whether or not the specific navigation at the time of winning the specific combination was a fake navigation during this sign.

As shown in FIGS. 13 and 14, the navigation lottery table has low settings (setting values 1 to 3) and high settings (setting values 4 to 6), and the setting value of slot machine 1 is the low setting. In this case, the navigation lottery and navigation are executed with reference to the low setting, and when the setting value of the slot machine 1 is high setting, the navigation lottery and navigation are executed with reference to the high setting.
Further, in the navigation lottery table, table data is provided for each mode, and the navigation lottery is executed by referring to the table data corresponding to the mode of stay.
For example, in mode C or mode D, the winning probability of "push order navigation" in a game where "push order bell" is won is 32/256, which is set higher than mode A or mode B.
Therefore, when staying in mode C or mode D, "push order navigation" is executed with a higher probability than when staying in mode A or mode B.

(Lottery during omens)
During the omen stage, a ``omen lottery'' will be held to shorten the omen stage, triggered by the winning of a rare or specific role.
If the result of the lottery during the omen is "winning", the number of remaining games in the omen stage is shortened to "0".
In short, the lottery during the omen is also an AT transition lottery that multiplies the transition to the AT state, and the transition to the AT state is triggered by winning the lottery.
Specifically, the "Lottery during Omen" is a lottery when you win one of the rare combinations of Watermelon, Weak Cherry, and Strong Cherry during the Main Omen or False Omen, or when you win a specific Omen during the Main Omen. In the case where a winning combination is won, the specific navigation is executed in the winning game, and the specific outcome is stopped and displayed (see * in Figure 15), the "Omen lottery table" shown in Figure 15 is displayed. A "lose" or a "win" is determined by a lottery.
If the lottery during the sign is won, which is executed based on the winning of the rare combination, during the real sign or the false sign, the sign stage is ended and the AT state is entered.
In addition, if the player wins a specific combination during this omen and is able to stop displaying the specific outcome according to the specific navigation in the winning game (if the player is able to derive the specific outcome by pressing the bit), the omen The stage is ended and the state transitions to the AT state (see FIG. 15).
On the other hand, even if the player wins a specific combination during this sign, if the player is unable to stop displaying the specific number in the winning game (if the player is unable to derive the specific number by pressing the bit), The harbinger stage will be maintained (except for the final game of the harbinger stage).

That is, the main control unit 10, as a game state transition control means, controls the number of precursor games stored in the storage means to reach the end value (the number of remaining games in the precursor stage is 0) in the second game state (main precursor). If the identification information is stopped and displayed in the first stop display mode on the display means (if the specific outcome can be stopped and displayed on the left reel 41a), control is executed to shift to the third gaming state (AT state). If the identification information is stopped and displayed in the second stop display mode on the display means before the number of portent games reaches the end value (the number of remaining games in the portent stage is 0). is stopped and displayed), the second gaming state (this precursor) can be maintained.

By shortening the precursor stage in this way, when staying in the main precursor, it becomes possible to immediately shift to the AT state without waiting for the end of the precursor stage.
In addition, if a lottery is won during a false sign, it can be configured to shift to a normal state (advantageous section). Thereby, the player can be given an opportunity to shift to the main sign quickly.
In other words, when a specific result is derived by a stop operation at a specific timing, the number of games in the precursor stage is shortened and varied, thereby preventing the precursor stage from becoming monotonous.
In addition, since a specific result is derived when a stop operation is performed at a specific timing, the more skilled the player is, the higher the probability of being able to derive the specific result, and the more advanced the player is, the more advantageous the game state such as AT. This makes it possible to make a transition, giving advanced users a sense of satisfaction and superiority.
In addition to reducing the number of remaining games to 0, the precursor stage may be shortened by, for example, subtracting a predetermined number of games (for example, 10 games, etc.) from the remaining number of games, or determining the number of subtracted games by lottery. .
Furthermore, when a rare combination is won, a predetermined number (for example, 100 games, etc.) may be subtracted from the remaining number of games, or the number of games to be subtracted may be determined by lottery.
Also, instead of reel 1 (left reel 41a), it may be possible to shorten reel 2 or 3 when the bit press of a specific outcome is successful, and the specific outcome can be successfully derived without relying on the bit press. It may be possible to shorten the length when
For example, it may be possible to derive a specific number only at the stop timing (pulling control by a stop operation within the range of the number of sliding frames) or only when the stop operation is performed in a predetermined pressing order.

(AT state)
The AT state is a gaming state to which the player transitions after the precursor stage (main precursor) ends (arrow d in FIG. 8).
The AT state is a gaming state in which the sub-control unit 20 notifies the correct press order of the winning "push order bells 1 to 6" (that is, press order navigation) with a high probability (ratio). This is an advantageous gaming state for the player in which the number of medals in hand increases by a certain amount when the player performs a stop operation according to the navigation. Therefore, the player plays the game while hoping to stay in the AT state for as long as possible.
The AT state is composed of a plurality of stages, which will be described later, and the execution rate of the push order navigation is made different for each stage.

The AT state is a number-of-games management type AT, and ends when the number of games executed in the AT state reaches a predetermined number of games (the number of remaining games becomes 0) at the end of the advantageous section.
The "predetermined number of games" basically corresponds to the "AT initial number of games" determined by the "AT initial game number lottery".
Specifically, the "AT initial game number lottery" is performed by referring to the AT initial game number lottery table shown in FIG. The number will be determined by lottery.
Note that the AT initial game number lottery is executed at the time of transition to the advantageous section (mode lottery execution), but is not limited to this, for example, at the start of the AT state or before the start of the AT state (when the number of ceiling games is reached). (at the time of expiration, or at the time of expiration of the number of precursor games, etc.).

The AT state is composed of a plurality of stages that are controlled based on the difference in the number of sheets.
The "difference number" is the difference between the number of medals inserted (number of inserted medals) and the number of medals paid out (number of medals paid out), and is the number of medals actually acquired by the player. It is counted in the same way as the counting method of counter B in .
Therefore, when the count value becomes a negative value, the count value is initialized to "0".
However, when the counted value becomes a negative value, the counted value may not be set to "0" (initialized) and the difference between the number of coins inserted and the number of coins paid out may be simply used as the difference number.
Specifically, the AT state first shifts from the "precursor stage" to the "weak AT stage", then when the difference in the number of sheets in the advantageous section reaches 500 sheets, it shifts to the "medium AT stage", and then When the difference in the number of sheets in the section reaches 2000 sheets, the state shifts from the "middle AT stage" to the "ending", and then, when the difference in the number of sheets in the advantageous section reaches 2400 sheets, the state shifts from the "ending" to the normal state (normal state).

Also, during the "weak AT stage", the push order navigation will be executed with a 60% probability, during the "medium AT stage", the push order navigation will be executed with an 80% probability, and during the "ending", the push order navigation will be executed with a 60% probability. The navigation is executed with 100% probability.
Specifically, if you win the push order bell during the AT state (excluding the ending), a lottery (also called navigation lottery) will be executed in which the push order navigation in the winning game will be executed. During the "weak AT stage", the winning probability of the push-order navigation in the relevant navigation lottery is set to 60%, and during the "medium AT stage", the winning probability of the push-order navigation in the relevant navigation lottery is set to 80%. There is.
Note that the winning probability of the push order navigation in the navigation lottery may be made the same for each stage.
In addition to managing the AT state by the number of games, for example, the AT state may be managed by the number of times the push order navigation occurs, the number of small winning combinations, the number of medals acquired, the number of medals paid out, etc.

(Pseudo gaming rights acquisition lottery)
If a rare combination is won during the AT state, a pseudo game right acquisition lottery is executed.
The pseudo game right acquisition lottery is a lottery related to acquiring rights that will lead to the execution of a bell game or a super bell game, which will be described later.
Specifically, if you win "Watermelon" or "Weak Cherry", by referring to the "Pseudo Game Rights Acquisition Lottery Table (Watermelon/Weak Cherry)" shown in FIG. One of ``1'', ``2'', and ``3'' will be determined by lottery.
In addition, if you win "Strong Cherry", by referring to the "pseudo game right acquisition lottery table (Strong Cherry)" shown in FIG. 17(b), you can select "1", "2", "3", "1+". One of "Bell Game", "2+Bell Game", and "3+Bell Game" is determined by lottery.
If you decide on one of "1", "2", or "3", you will acquire the determined number of "pseudo game execution rights", "1+ Bell Game", "2+ Bell Game", "3+ If it is determined to be one of the "bell games", the determined number of "pseudo game execution rights" and "bell game execution rights" are acquired.
The "pseudo game execution right" is the right to execute a pseudo game, and the "bell game execution right" is the right to execute a bell game or a super bell game.
The acquired number of pseudo game execution rights is stored in the storage means.
In the "pseudo game right acquisition lottery", the probability of winning is set for each set value.
For example, in the pseudo game right acquisition lottery table shown in FIG. 17(a), the winning probability for the number of acquisitions of "3" at setting value 5 is 64/256, which is set to be a higher probability than other setting values. .

(Bell game lottery)
If the push order bell is won during the AT state, a ``bell game lottery'' is executed in which the ``right to execute the bell game'' is multiplied.
In the "bell game lottery", by referring to the "bell game lottery table" shown in FIG. 18, winning or non-winning is determined by lottery, and in the case of "winning", the "right to execute the bell game" is acquired.

(Bell game type lottery)
The bell game type lottery determines the type of bell game that will be executed when the right to execute the bell game is acquired by winning the bell game lottery, or when the right to execute the bell game is acquired in the pseudo game right acquisition lottery. It is a lottery for the purpose of
Specifically, the "bell game type lottery" refers to the "bell game type lottery table" shown in FIG. 19, and determines either the "bell game" or the "super bell game" by lottery.
In addition, in the "bell game type lottery", the probability of winning is set for each set value.
For example, as shown in FIG. 19, the slot machine 1 with a setting value of 6 is more likely to determine a super bell game than the slot machine 1 with setting values 1 to 5.

(Bell Game and Super Bell Game)
The bell game and the super bell game are games that can be executed when the push order bell is won during the AT state.
Specifically, if the "bell game" is determined in the bell game type lottery, the bell game is executed, and if the "super bell game" is determined, the super bell game is executed.
In addition, during the AT state, if you win the push order bell, if you win the navigation lottery with a predetermined winning probability (for example, weak AT stage: 60%, medium AT stage: 80%), the push order bell will be displayed. However, when a bell game or a super bell game is executed, the push order navigation is not executed even if the navigation lottery is won.
That is, the bell game and the super bell game are basically executed in a situation where the push order navigation is not executed.

The bell game and the super bell game are games consisting of winning press order bell games.
For this reason, in bell games and super bell games, basically, if the stop operation is performed in the correct pressing order of the corresponding pressing order bell in a situation where the pressing order navigation is not executed, it is possible to win the pressing order bell. The guessing game is the main game.
However, in the bell game and the super bell game, if the "pseudo game execution right" has been acquired, the pseudo game is executed before the actual game is executed.

The pseudo game in the bell game is a game in which the player guesses the first stop operation of the correct push order of the winning push order bell by the first stop operation of the player.
Specifically, if the first stop operation by the player matches the first stop operation of the correct pressing order of the bell in the pressing order, the bell symbol is temporarily stopped on the activated line, etc., to indicate this fact, that is, in the game. Notify that it was "successful". Note that if the first stop operation by the player does not match the first stop operation in the correct pressing order, that is, if the game "fails", the bell symbol will not be displayed as a temporary stop on the active line, and other The symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed on the active line.
Note that the stop operation is assumed to be the operation of the stop button 5, but is not limited to this, and various operation means such as the bet button 2a, the start lever 3, the production button 2c, etc. can be used.

In the bell game, by "succeeding" in the pseudo game, the player can specify the first stop operation in the correct pressing order of the winning combination, the pressing order bell.
For example, if the game result when the left stop button 5a is stopped is "success", it can be specified that the first stop operation in the correct pressing order is "left", and the winning combination is "push order bell". 1" or "Press order bell 2" can be specified.
Even if you fail, you can narrow down the order in which you press the correct answer and the winning combination.
For example, if the game result when the left stop button 5a is stopped is "failure", it is possible to specify that the first stop operation in the correct pressing order is "middle" or "right", and the winning combination is , "Press order bell 3,""Press order bell 4,""Press order bell 5," and "Press order bell 6."
The pseudo game can be executed a number of times according to the number of acquired pseudo game execution rights, and one pseudo game execution right is consumed each time the pseudo game is executed.
By performing the pseudo game in the bell game twice, it is possible to reliably specify the first stop operation in the correct pressing order.
For example, if the game result when the left stop button 5a is stopped in the first pseudo game is "failure", and the game result is "failure" when the middle stop button 5b is stopped in the second pseudo game. , it can be specified that the first stop operation in the correct pressing order is "right".
Thereby, it is also possible to specify that the winning combination is "push order bell 5" or "push order bell 6".
The "success"/"failure" of the pseudo game can also be notified by the display 8 or the like.

In this way, in the pseudo game of the bell game, by performing the stop operation, it is possible to specify the first stop operation of the correct push order of the push order bell, which is the winning combination.
Here, the winning state of the push order bell is carried over to the main game executed after the bell game is executed.
Therefore, by performing a stop operation in the main game according to the correct pressing order specified through the pseudo game, it is possible to win the corresponding pressing order bell.
For this reason, the pseudo game in the bell game also functions as a press order navigation that suggests a part of the correct press order in the main game.
A pseudo game in a bell game is (1) when the number of pseudo game execution rights is exhausted and becomes 0, (2) when the bell symbol stops on the cross up line, (3) when two pseudo games are executed. If one of the following conditions is met, the process ends.
Among these, the reason why the pseudo game ends under condition (2) is that no matter how many times you perform the pseudo game, you only know the correct pressing order of the first stop operation in the main game, and the second stop operation This is because the correct pressing order is not known, so there is no point in performing a pseudo game after knowing the correct pressing order of the first stop operation.
Also, the reason why the pseudo game ends under condition (3) is the same as the reason why it ends under condition (2), and if you execute the pseudo game twice, you will definitely know the correct pressing order of the first stop operation. Therefore, there is no point in performing the pseudo game three or more times.
Note that the end condition for the pseudo game may be one or two of the above-mentioned (1) to (3), or may include different end conditions.

When a pseudo game is executed in the bell game, after the execution of the pseudo game, the main game is executed in a state in which the winning state of the pressed order bell is carried over.
Specifically, a first stop operation in a pseudo game causes the corresponding reel 41 to be temporarily stopped, thereby executing a first stop display control in which the symbols being displayed in a variable manner are displayed in a temporary stop state in a manner that allows them to change again. Then, based on the fact that a game start operation (start lever operation, etc.) is performed in the temporary stop state, the rotation of all reels 41a to 41c is restarted, thereby causing the symbols displayed in the temporary stop state to change again. Execute this game with .
Therefore, in this game, if the stop operation is performed in the correct pressing order of the pressing order bell, the corresponding symbol combination (bell-bell-bell) will be stopped and displayed in a manner that cannot be changed again (the pressing order bell ), and 10 medals are paid out.

The pseudo-game in the super bell game is a game in which the player guesses the first to third stop operations of the correct push order of the winning push order bell by the first to third stop operations of the player.
Specifically, if the player's first to third stop operations match the first to third stop operations in the correct order of pressing the bell, the combination of bell symbols ``Bell-Bell-Bell'' is placed on the active line. The player is notified that the game was "successful" by displaying a temporary stop or the like. In addition, if the first to third stop operations by the player do not match the correct pressing order, that is, if the game "fails", the symbol combination "Bell-Bell-Bell" will be temporarily stopped on the active line. It is not displayed, and other symbol combinations are temporarily stopped and displayed on the active line.

In the super bell game, by "succeeding" in the pseudo-game, the player can specify all the correct pressing orders (first to third stop operations) of the winning combination, the pressing order bell.
For example, if the game result is "success" when the stop operation is performed in the pressing order of "left → middle → right", the pressing order is the correct pressing order and the winning combination is "pressing order bell 1". can be identified.
Even if you fail, you can narrow down the order in which you press the correct answer and the winning combination.
For example, if the game result is ``failure'' when the stop operation is performed in the pressing order of ``left → middle → right'', the winning combination is a ``push order bell'' role other than ``push order bell 1''. can be specified.
The pseudo game can be executed a number of times according to the number of acquired pseudo game execution rights, and one pseudo game execution right is consumed each time the pseudo game is executed.
By performing the pseudo game multiple times, it is possible to narrow down the order in which the correct answers are pressed.
For example, if the game is stopped in the order of pressing "Left → Middle → Right" in the first simulated game, the game result will be "fail", and in the second simulated game, the game will be stopped in the order of pressing "Left → Right → Middle". If the game result when performing the operation is "failure", the winning combination is one of "Push Order Bell 3", "Push Order Bell 4", "Push Order Bell 5", and "Push Order Bell 6". It can be determined that
Therefore, by performing the pseudo game in the super bell game five times, the correct pressing order can be reliably specified. This is because there are six types of push order bells (push order bells 1 to 6) corresponding to six patterns (six choices) of push orders.
The "success" and "failure" of the pseudo game can also be notified on the display 8 or the like.

In this way, even in the pseudo game of the super bell game, by performing a stop operation, it is possible to specify the correct pressing order of the winning combination bells.
Therefore, by performing a stop operation in the main game according to the correct pressing order specified through the pseudo game, it is possible to win the corresponding pressing order bell.
For this reason, the pseudo game in the super bell game also functions as a push order navigation that can suggest the correct push order in the main game.
A pseudo game in a super bell game is (1) when the number of pseudo game execution rights is exhausted and becomes 0, (2) when it stops with "Bell Bell Bell" aligned on the cross up line, ( 3) When the pseudo game is executed five times, the game ends when any one of the conditions is met.
Of these, the reason why the pseudo game ends under condition (2) is that there is no point in executing the pseudo game after the correct pressing order is known.
In addition, the reason why the pseudo game ends under condition (3) is the same as the reason why it ends under condition (2). If you execute the pseudo game 5 times, you will always know the correct answer pressing order, so if you play the pseudo game 6 times or more This is because there is no point in performing a pseudo game.
Note that the end condition for the pseudo game may be one or two of the above-mentioned (1) to (3), or may include different end conditions.

Even when a pseudo-game is performed in the super bell game, after the execution of the pseudo-game, the main game is executed in a state in which the winning state of the push order bell is carried over.
Specifically, the reels 41a to 41c are put into a temporary stop state by the first to third stop operations in the pseudo game, and thereby, the first stop display in which the symbols that are being fluctuated are temporarily stopped and displayed in a manner that allows them to fluctuate again. The control is executed to restart the rotation of all the reels 41a to 41c based on the game start operation (start lever operation, etc.) performed in the temporary stop state, thereby re-fluctuating the symbols that are being displayed in a stopped state. This game is executed by letting the user do the following.
Therefore, in this game, if the stop operation is performed in the correct pressing order of the pressing order bell, the corresponding symbol combination (bell-bell-bell) will be stopped and displayed in a manner that cannot be changed again (the pressing order bell ), and 10 medals are paid out.
Note that the manner in which the reels 41 are started in the main game can be varied depending on the game result (success/failure) of the pseudo game.
For example, if the game is successful, the reels 41 are rotated in reverse in the order corresponding to the correct answer pressing order, and if the game is unsuccessful, all the reels 41 are rotated in the forward direction at the same time.
In other words, the correct pressing order of the pressing order bells can also be specified by such rotational movement of the reel 41.

In this way, the pseudo-game in the bell game and the super bell game is executed based on the establishment of a predetermined condition during the AT state.
Specifically, the main control unit 10, as a rights granting means, performs the first stop display control (control related to the pseudo game) based on the establishment of a specific condition (winning the pseudo game right acquisition lottery). It is possible to grant the right to execute the pseudo game (pseudo game execution right), and as a stop control means, when the right to execute the pseudo game is granted by the rights granting means, if a predetermined condition is satisfied (a person who wins the bell game lottery) case), the first stop display control (control related to the pseudo game) is executed.

Further, the bell game and the super bell game are executed as pseudo games in which no medals are paid out, and after the execution of the pseudo games, the main game in which medals are paid out is executed.
Specifically, the main control unit 10 acts as a stop control means, and when a predetermined condition is satisfied (when the bell game lottery is won), the main control unit 10 outputs the lottery result by the lottery means (the bell in the push order is won) and the stop operation means. Based on the stop operation mode of A second stop that stops and displays the identification information that has changed again after the identification information has been stopped and displayed by the first stop display control in a manner that does not allow it to change again, based on the result and the stop operation mode of the stop operation means. Display control (control related to the main game) can be executed, and when the identification information is stopped and displayed by the first stop display control (control related to the pseudo game) in the display means as the giving means, the game value is not given. First, in the display means, when the identification information is stopped and displayed (when the combination of bell symbols is stopped and displayed) by the second stop display control (control related to the main game), a game value is given (10 medals are given). (Payment)

Furthermore, if there are multiple pseudo-game execution rights, a plurality of pseudo-games are executed, and the main game is executed after the execution of the plurality of pseudo-games.
Specifically, the main control unit 10 acts as a stop control means when a plurality of pseudo-game lottery rights (pseudo-game execution rights) are granted by the rights granting means, when a predetermined condition is satisfied (when a bell game lottery is won, etc.). ), it is possible to execute the first stop display control (control related to pseudo games) multiple times, and after executing the first stop display control (control related to pseudo games) multiple times, the second stop display control (control related to pseudo games) can be executed multiple times. Display control (control related to this game) can be executed.

In this way, if the right to execute a pseudo game has been acquired, a bell game and a super bell game can be used as a pseudo game that can suggest part or all of the correct pressing order of the winning order of bells, and The main game, which is executed after the game ends, is executed in which the winning state of the push order bell is carried over.
Therefore, according to the bell game and the super bell game, it is possible to perform the stop operation in the main game by referring to the suggestion of the push order in the pseudo game while enjoying the pseudo game of guessing the push order. This makes it easier to obtain gaming value.

Note that the bell game and the super bell game are games that are executed when the push order bell is won during the AT state, but basically the push order navigation is executed regardless of the winning result of the navigation lottery. It is carried out in situations where it is not possible.
However, if you win the navigation lottery, it is also possible to execute the bell game or the super bell game while allowing the execution of the push order navigation.
For example, when executing a bell game etc. during the "weak AT stage", the push order navigation will be executed with a 30% probability, and when executing the bell game etc. during the "medium AT stage", the press order navigation will be executed with a 30% probability. Navigation may be executed with a probability of 40%.
This makes it easier to succeed in the bell game and the super bell game.

Further, the pseudo game in the bell game may be a game in which not only the first stop operation but also the second stop operation and the third stop operation are applied.
For example, if the first stop operation by a player in a bell game matches the correct pressing order, the second stop operation can be allowed and the game result including the correct/incorrect answer of the second stop operation can be announced. It may also be a mode.
In addition, if the first stop operation in the pseudo game in the super bell game is in an incorrect pressing order, the second stop operation is regulated and only the correct/incorrect answer of the first stop operation can be reported as the game result. You can also do that.
Further, the pseudo game in the super bell game may be configured to determine success/failure for each stop operation and notify each result.
Examples of performances of the bell game and the super bell game will be described later.

(Additional game number lottery)
In the bell game or the super bell game (main game), when a stop operation is performed in the correct pressing order (when the pressing order bell wins), the main control unit 10 adds the number of games in the AT state.
Specifically, a "number of additional games lottery" is executed to determine the number of additional games.
For the lottery for the number of additional games, one of "30", "50", "100", and "100 + bell game" is determined by lottery by referring to the "lottery table for the number of additional games" shown in FIG. .
If one of "30", "50", or "100" is determined by the "additional game number lottery", the determined number of additional games is added to the remaining number of games in the AT state.
If the "100 + bell game" is determined by the "additional game number lottery", "100 games" will be added to the remaining number of games in the AT state, and if you win the push order bell again in the subsequent games, The bell game or super bell game is executed again.
In other words, when a "bell game" is included in the lottery result, if a push order bell is won in a subsequent game, a bell game type lottery is executed, and the bell game or super bell game determined by the lottery is executed.
As shown in the add-on game number lottery table in FIG. 20, in the add-on game number lottery, the probability of winning for each number of games is set for each set value.
As a result, for example, the lower the setting, the easier it is to determine a relatively small number of games, and the higher the setting, the easier it is to determine a relatively large number of games.
Further, the add-on game number lottery table of this embodiment is a table that is commonly referred to in the bell game and the super bell game, but separate tables may be provided for each.
In this case, for example, a table for a super bell game can be set so that a larger number of games (for example, 100 games) is determined with a relatively higher probability than a table for a bell game.

In this way, according to the additional game number lottery, the number of games can be awarded as an extension profit for extending the AT state.
Specifically, the main control unit 10 is capable of providing an extended benefit (additional number of games in the AT state) for extending a specific gaming state (AT state) that is advantageous to the player, as an extended profit granting means. However, when the predetermined condition is satisfied (when the bell game lottery is won), and the second stop display control (control related to the main game), the identification information is stopped and displayed on the display means in a specific stop display mode ( When the combination of symbols corresponding to the push order bell can be stopped and displayed, that is, when the push order bell wins), an extended profit (additional number of games in the AT state) is given.
It should be noted that the "extended profit" given by the extended profit giving means is not limited to the above, and other extended profits such as the number of sets, the number of difference sheets, the number of winnings of a specific small role, etc. can also be applied.
The number of games in the AT state is added when the bell game or the super bell game is successful, but it can also be made to be added whenever the player wins the navigation lottery.
In this case, the number of additional games may be determined by referring to an additional game number lottery table, or a preset fixed number of games may be added.

Next, examples of effects will be described with reference to FIGS. 21 to 26.
FIG. 21 is a diagram showing an example of performance during a normal state (advantageous section).
(1) is a diagram showing a general effect display during a normal state (advantageous section).
Note that the performance mode (display mode of display 8, lighting mode of lamps, etc.) during the normal state (advantageous section) is assumed to be the same mode as during the normal state (normal section), but there are different production modes. But that's fine.
In addition, part or all of the performance modes may be the same or different in each game state.
(2) is a diagram showing a state (a state in which the reels 41a to 41c are rotating) immediately after the start of a game in which a specific combination has been won in a normal state (advantageous section).
In addition, (2) is based on the fact that a specific combination is won during the normal state (advantageous section), and prompts the stop operation in the winning game in the order of pressing "Middle" → "Left" → "Right". This shows that push order navigation is being executed.
(3) is a diagram showing that the bell symbol is stopped and displayed in the middle row (on the active line) on the middle reel 41b due to the first stop operation of the middle stop button 5b.
(4) is a diagram showing that the bell symbol is stopped and displayed on the lower stage (on the active line) on the left reel 41a due to the second stop operation of the left stop button 5a.
(5) is a diagram showing that the bell symbol is stopped and displayed in the upper stage (on the active line) on the right reel 41c due to the third stop operation of the right stop button 5c.
That is, if the stop operation is performed in the push order shown in (3) to (5) according to the push order navigation shown in (2), the main control unit 10 selects the symbol combination (bell・Performs control to stop and display the bell (bell) on the effective line (cross-up line).
Specifically, the main control unit 10, as a specific information notification means, in the first gaming state (normal state (advantageous section)), when the lottery result by the lottery means is a specific lottery result (when a specific winning combination is won) ), specific information (“Middle→Left →Right'' press order), and as a stop control means, the lottery result by the lottery means is a specific lottery result (winning a specific combination), and the stop operation mode for the stop operation means is the third stop operation mode. (stop operation mode according to the push order "middle → left → right"), the identification information being displayed variably on the display means is stopped in the third stop display mode (combination of symbols corresponding to specific combination A) Execute the display control.
Note that the third stop operation mode may be the same as the second stop operation mode as long as it is different from the first stop operation mode.

In this way, if a specific combination is won during the normal state (advantageous section), the push order navigation that prompts the stop operation of the middle stop button 5b is executed as the first stop operation, and as a result, the left stop This prevents the first stop operation of the button a and the stop display of a specific number on the left reel 41a.
This means that if a special outcome such as a specific outcome is stopped and displayed (derived) during the normal state (advantageous section), the player may receive some special benefit (for example, transition to AT state). etc.) However, in the slot machine 1 of this embodiment, such special benefits are not granted during the normal state (advantageous section). This is because the player may feel a sense of loss or lose interest in the game.
Further, when a specific number is derived, it is possible to win the specific combination B, but compared to the specific combination A, the number of medals paid out is small, which also leads to a decrease in interest in the game.
In other words, during the normal state (advantageous section), the occurrence of such a problem is avoided by executing push-order navigation that prevents the derivation of a specific result.
In addition, during the normal state (normal section), the push order navigation cannot be executed, so even if a specific combination is won, the push order navigation will not be executed, but the push order and the fact that the specific combination has been won will be announced. It's okay.
Furthermore, during the normal state, the navigation may not be displayed regardless of whether it is an advantageous section or not.
In addition, as another embodiment, the specific combination is not a combination that generates a payout, but a replay combination in which the gaming value given to the player does not change depending on the stopped roll, and when the replay combination is won, , when a specific stop operation is performed, a specific result is derived, and when a non-specific stop operation is performed, a specific result is not derived, and during the normal state (advantageous section) In this case, the game value given to the player is made to be the same regardless of whether or not the derivation of a specific result is avoided by providing a notification that prompts a non-specific stop operation when the re-gaming combination is won. It's okay.
This makes it possible to operate with a reduced payout of medals during the normal state, that is, the so-called "base".

FIG. 22 is a diagram illustrating example 1 of performance during the precursor stage (main precursor), and is a diagram illustrating a case where a specific number can be derived by a stop operation.
(1) shows a general effect display during the precursor stage (main precursor).
As shown in (1), during the harbinger stage, no display or performance is made that would allow it to be determined whether the harbinger is in a real harbinger or a false harbinger.
Therefore, in this example, the player proceeds with the game without knowing that the precursor stage is the actual precursor.
(2a) is a diagram showing a state immediately after the start of a game in which a specific combination has been won during the precursor stage (main precursor) (a state in which the reels 41a to 41c are rotating).
In addition, (2a) is based on the fact that a specific combination has been won during the normal stage (main omen), and in the winning game, a specific navigation ("replay/replay on the left reel/ Bell/Aim for White 7!!'') is being executed.
In addition, as shown in (2b), the specific navigation is information that clearly (emphasizes) the first stop operation in the pressing order ("1" indicating the first stop operation is displayed in the display area above the left reel 41a). The pressing order may be hidden or implied, as shown in (2a).
(3) is a diagram showing a state when the left stop button 5a is operated for the first stop.
(3) Specifically, according to the specific navigation, the left stop button 5a is operated the first stop at an appropriate timing (the bit press is successful), and the left reel 41a has a specific number (replay/ This shows a state where the bell/white 7) is stopped and displayed.
As shown in (3), the display 8 displays information ("V") indicating that the transition to the AT state has been determined due to the derivation of the specific number.
A diagram showing when the second stop operation is performed is omitted.
(4) is a diagram showing a state in which all reels 41a to 41c are stopped after the third stop operation.
(5) is a diagram showing the state at the start of the AT state.
In other words, in (5), based on the derivation of the specific roll shown in (3) during the main omen, the omen stage is shortened (the number of remaining games becomes 0), and the AT in the next game of (4) This indicates that the state has changed.
In addition, in this embodiment, the precursor stage is shortened by successfully pressing the bit of a specific number on the left reel 41a, but the reel 41 may be different from the left reel 41a, or a plurality of reels may be used. It is also possible to shorten the precursor stage by successfully hitting a predetermined number on the reels 41.
It is also possible to prevent specific navigation from being executed during the precursor stage.
By doing this, only knowledgeable players (players who know the benefits of deriving a specific result) can aim for a specific result, and the bonus symbols are displayed before the transition of the bonus confirmation screen in the so-called A type. It is possible to provide the player with a hitting feeling that matches the following.

FIG. 23 is a diagram illustrating example 2 of performance during the precursor stage (main precursor), and is a diagram illustrating a case where a specific number cannot be derived due to the stop operation.
(1) is a diagram showing a general effect display during the precursor stage (main precursor).
(2a) and (2b) are diagrams showing a state immediately after the start of a game in which a specific combination has been won during the precursor stage (main precursor) (a state in which the reels 41a to 41c are rotating).
In addition, (2a) and (2b) are based on the fact that a specific combination has been won during the omen stage (main omen), and in the winning game, a specific navigation (“Left ``Replay/Bell/Aim for White 7!!'' is displayed on the reels) is being executed.
(3) is a diagram showing a state when the left stop button 5a is operated for the first stop.
Specifically, in (3), the left reel 41a stops displaying a number that is not a specific number because the left stop button 5a was operated for the first time but was not operated at an appropriate timing. It shows that it was done.
In other words, this indicates that the specific result could not be derived due to a failure in the eye roll.
(4) is a diagram showing a state in which all the reels 41a to 41c are stopped and displayed after the third stop operation.
(5) indicates that the precursor stage continues because the specific result could not be derived in (3).
In other words, this indicates that the player could not shift to the AT state because the eye press failed and the specific result could not be derived.
In addition, if it is the final game of this omen, "V" will be displayed even if the specific result is not derived, but if the specific result is not derived even if it is the final game of this omen, "V" will be displayed. ” may not be displayed.
In addition, in this embodiment, the AT state is entered regardless of whether "V" is displayed, but if a specific roll cannot be derived in a state where a specific combination has been won in the final game of this precursor, the actual The present precursor may be extended by adding a predetermined number of games (for example, 5 games) to the remaining number of games of the precursor.

FIG. 24 is a diagram showing an example of the performance of the bell game.
(1) is a diagram showing the state at the start of the bell game.
As shown in (1), the display 8 displays that the bell game is about to start.
This allows the player to know that the bell game has started and that he has won the push order bell.
The winning state of the push order bell is carried over to the main game that is executed after the pseudo game ends.
Further, as shown in (1), the display 8 displays information indicating that the number of pseudo game execution rights is two (“2 remaining”).
(2) is a diagram showing a state immediately after the start of the first pseudo game (a state in which the reels 41a to 41c are rotating).
As shown in (2), the display 8 indicates that one pseudo game execution right has been consumed (“1 remaining”) with the execution of the first pseudo game, and that the pseudo game is being executed. (``FREE PLAY''), and information (``Stop the bell on the cross-up line!!'') urging the bell symbol to be stopped and displayed on the active line is displayed.
Note that, as shown in (2) to (5), "FREE PLAY" is information displayed during the pseudo game.
(3) is a diagram showing a state when a stop operation of the left stop button 5a is performed.
(3) Specifically, because the stop operation of the left stop button 5a did not match the first stop operation in the correct pressing order, the bell symbol was temporarily stopped on the lower row (on the cross-up line) of the left reel 41a. This shows a state in which the bell symbol could not be displayed (a state in which the bell symbol was temporarily stopped and displayed in the middle row).
In addition, in the figure, the jagged lines on the left and right sides of the bell symbol represent a temporary stop state in which the bell symbol is stopped while swinging in the vertical direction due to the swinging of the reel 41.
As shown in (3), the display 8 displays information ("Unfortunate...") indicating that the bell symbol could not be temporarily stopped and displayed on the cross-up line, that is, the stopping operation failed. , information (``hit the lever'') encouraging the progress of the game is displayed.
(4) is a diagram showing the state immediately after the second pseudo game is started in response to the start lever operation (the state in which the reels 41a to 41c are rotating).
As shown in (4), the display 8 shows that two pseudo-game execution rights have been consumed (“0 remaining”) due to the execution of the second pseudo-game, and that the bell symbol is placed on the active line. Information (``Stop the bell on the cross-up line!!'') is displayed that urges you to stop the bell on the cross-up line.
(5) is a diagram showing a state in which the bell symbol can be temporarily stopped and displayed on the middle stage (on the cross-up line) of the middle reel 41b by the first stop operation.
As shown in (5), the display 8 contains information indicating that the bell symbol has been stopped and displayed on the cross-up line (such as "success"), and information that encourages the progress of the game ("hit the lever"). ) is displayed.
This allows the player to specify that the type of the winning push order bell (winning combination) is push order bell 3 or 4, and that the first stop operation of the correct push order is "medium". can.

(6a) to (10a) are diagrams showing examples of performances in the main game executed after the end of the pseudo game, and show cases in which the stop operation by the player matches the stop operation in the correct pressing order in the main game. It is a diagram.
(6a) is a diagram showing a state immediately after the start of the game (a state in which the reels 41a to 41c are rotating).
As shown in (6a), the display 8 displays information ("Align the bells!") urging the user to align the bell symbols.
That is, the information prompts the stop display of the symbol combination "Bell-Bell-Bell" corresponding to the push order bell, and the information prompts the stop operation in the correct push order.
Note that "?" in the figure indicates that the push order navigation is not being executed.
(7a) is a diagram showing that the middle stop button 5b has been operated for the first stop.
Specifically, (7a) indicates that the bell symbol is stopped and displayed in the middle row of the middle reel 41b due to the first stop operation of the middle stop button 5b.
That is, this shows that the bell symbol is stopped and displayed on the active line by performing the first stop operation according to the correct pressing order specified in the pseudo game (the first stop operation is "middle").
(8a) is a diagram showing that the bell symbol is stopped and displayed on the lower stage of the left reel 41a due to the second stop operation of the left stop button 5a.
That is, this shows that the bell symbol was stopped and displayed on the active line because the second stop operation was in the correct pressing order.
(9a) is a diagram showing that the bell symbol is stopped and displayed on the upper stage of the right reel 41c due to the third stop operation of the right stop button 5c.
That is, this shows that the bell symbol was stopped and displayed on the active line because the third stop operation was in the correct pressing order.
In other words, since the first to third stop operations were all in the correct pressing order, the symbol combination "Bell-Bell-Bell" corresponding to the push order bell was stopped and displayed on the cross-up line. There is.
(10a) is a diagram showing that 100 games have been added based on winning the push order bell.
Specifically, a lottery for the number of bonus games is executed based on the winnings of the push order bells, and the number of bonus games (“+100”) won in the lottery is displayed on the display 8.
In this example, the number of remaining games in the AT state is not displayed on the display 8, but the number of remaining games may be displayed.
In this case, in (10a), the number of remaining games plus the number of additional games is displayed as the number of remaining games.

(6b) to (10b) are diagrams showing examples of performances in the main game executed after the end of the pseudo game, and diagrams showing cases in which the stop operation by the player does not match the correct pressing order in the main game. It is.
(6b) is a diagram showing a state immediately after the start of the game (a state in which the reels 41a to 41c are rotating).
As shown in (6b), the display 8 displays information ("Align the bells!") urging the user to align the bell symbols.
(7b) is a diagram showing that the middle stop button 5b has been operated for the first stop.
Specifically, (7b) indicates that the bell symbol is stopped and displayed in the middle row of the middle reel 41b due to the first stop operation of the middle stop button 5b.
That is, this shows that the bell symbol is stopped and displayed on the active line by performing the first stop operation according to the correct pressing order specified in the pseudo game (the first stop operation is "middle").
(8b) is a diagram showing that the right stop button 5c has been operated for a second stop.
Specifically, (8b) indicates that the bell symbol is stopped and displayed in the middle of the right reel 41c due to the second stop operation of the right stop button 5c.
In other words, in the pseudo-game of the bell game, the correct pressing order after the second stop operation cannot be specified, but because the incorrect answer "right" is selected between "left" and "right" as the second stop operation, the bell symbol is This indicates that the stop display was not made on the active line, indicating that the pressing order was incorrect.
(9b) is a diagram showing that the left stop button 5a has been operated for a third stop.
Specifically, (9b) indicates that the bell symbol is stopped and displayed on the upper row of the right reel 41a due to the third stop operation of the left stop button 5a.
In other words, since the stop operation was not performed in the correct pressing order, "Bell-Bell-Bell" could not be stopped and displayed on the effective line.
(10b) is a diagram showing that the push order bell was not won.
In other words, since the symbol combination "Bell-Bell-Bell" corresponding to the push-order bell could not be stopped and displayed, the display 8 displays information ("Unfortunate...") indicating that the push-order bell could not win a prize. ) is displayed.

FIGS. 25 and 26 are diagrams showing examples of effects of the super bell game.
FIG. 25(1) is a diagram showing the state at the start of the super bell game.
As shown in FIG. 25(1), the display 8 displays that the super bell game is about to start.
This allows the player to know that the super bell game has started and that he has won the push order bell.
Further, the winning state of the push order bell is carried over to the main game that is executed after the pseudo game ends.
Further, as shown in FIG. 25(1), the display 8 displays information indicating the number of pseudo game execution rights ("2 remaining").
FIG. 25(2) is a diagram showing a state immediately after the start of the first pseudo game (a state in which the reels 41a to 41c are rotating).
As shown in FIG. 25 (2), the display 8 indicates that one pseudo game execution right has been consumed (“1 remaining”) with the execution of the first pseudo game, and that the pseudo game is being executed. (``FREE PLAY'') and information (``Align the bells!!'') that urges the user to stop and display the bell symbols (bell, bell, bell) on the activated line are displayed.
Note that, as shown in FIGS. 25(2) to (9) and FIGS. 26(1) to (3), "FREE PLAY" is information displayed during the pseudo game.
FIG. 25(3) is a diagram showing a state when the first stop operation of the left stop button 5a is performed.
Specifically, in FIG. 25(3), the first stop operation of the left stop button 5a does not match the first stop operation of the correct pressing order, so the bell is placed in the lower row (on the cross-up line) of the left reel 41a. This shows a state in which the symbol could not be temporarily stopped and displayed (a state in which the bell symbol was temporarily stopped and displayed in the middle row).
FIG. 25(4) is a diagram showing a state in which the bell symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed on the middle stage of the middle reel 41b due to the second stop operation of the middle stop button 5b being performed.
FIG. 25(5) is a diagram showing a state in which the bell symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed on the upper stage of the right reel 41c due to the second stop operation of the right stop button 5c being performed.
In other words, since the stop operation was not performed in the correct pressing order, the symbol combination "bell-bell-bell" corresponding to the pressing order bell could not be stopped and displayed on the cross-up line.
In addition, the display 8 displays information indicating that the bell symbol could not be stopped and displayed on the cross-up line ("Unfortunate...") and information encouraging the progress of the game ("Hit the lever"). has been done.
FIG. 25(6) is a diagram showing the state immediately after the second pseudo game is started in response to the start lever operation (the state in which the reels 41a to 41c are rotating).
As shown in FIG. 25 (6), the display 8 shows that two pseudo-game execution rights have been consumed (“0 remaining”) due to the execution of the second pseudo-game, and that the bell symbol is activated. Information (``Stop the bell on the cross-up line!!'') is displayed that urges you to stop the bell on the line.
FIG. 25 (7) is a diagram showing a state in which the bell symbol can be temporarily stopped and displayed in the middle row of the middle reel 41b by the first stop operation.
FIG. 25(8) is a diagram showing a state in which the bell symbol can be temporarily stopped and displayed on the lower stage of the left reel 41a by the second stop operation.
FIG. 25(9) is a diagram showing a state in which the bell symbol can be temporarily stopped and displayed on the upper stage of the right reel 41c by the third stop operation.
In other words, by performing the stop operation in the correct pressing order, it is possible to temporarily stop display the symbol combination "Bell-Bell-Bell" corresponding to the push order Bell on the cross-up line.
As shown in FIG. 25 (9), the display 8 displays information (""Success" etc.) is displayed.
Thereby, the player can specify that the correct pressing order is "middle → left → right" and that the type (winning combination) of the winning pressing order bell is pressing order bell 3.

FIG. 26(1) is a diagram showing that, following FIG. 25(9), the middle reel 41b first starts rotating in reverse in response to the start lever operation.
FIG. 26(2) is a diagram showing that the left reel 41a secondly starts rotating in the reverse direction.
FIG. 26(3) is a diagram showing that the right reel 41c starts rotating in the reverse direction thirdly.
In this manner, when the stop operation is performed in the correct pressing order in the pseudo game, the reel control is performed so that the corresponding reels 41a to 41c are sequentially rotated in reverse according to the correct pressing order.
In other words, the order in which the reels 41a to 41c start rotating in reverse suggests the order in which the correct answers are pressed. By suggesting the correct pressing order by the reverse rotation of the reels 41, the correct pressing order can be easily noticed by the player and an unexpected performance can be provided.
Note that up to FIG. 26(3) are examples of effects of the pseudo game in the super bell game.

FIGS. 26(4) to (7) are diagrams showing examples of performances in the main game executed after the pseudo game ends.
FIG. 26(4) is a diagram showing a state immediately after the start of the game (a state in which the reels 41a to 41c are rotating).
In other words, after the reels 41a to 41c have rotated in the reverse direction, reel control is performed to change the rotation direction after a predetermined period of time has elapsed, thereby showing a state in which all the reels 41a are rotating in the forward direction.
As shown in FIG. 26(4), the display 8 displays information ("Align the bells!") urging the players to align the bell symbols.
FIG. 26(5) is a diagram showing that the middle stop button 5b has been operated for the first stop.
Specifically, FIG. 26(5) shows that the bell symbol is stopped and displayed on the middle stage of the middle reel 41b due to the first stop operation of the middle stop button 5b.
FIG. 26(6) is a diagram showing that the left stop button 5a has been operated for a second stop.
Specifically, FIG. 26(6) shows that the bell symbol is stopped and displayed on the lower row of the left reel 41a due to the second stop operation of the left stop button 5a.
FIG. 26(7) is a diagram showing that the right stop button 5c has been operated for a third stop.
Specifically, FIG. 26(7) shows that the bell symbol is stopped and displayed on the upper row of the right reel 41c due to the third stop operation of the right stop button 5c.
In other words, this shows that the combination of symbols "Bell-Bell-Bell" corresponding to the bell in the push order is stopped and displayed on the cross-up line due to the stop operation being performed in the correct push order.
Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 26(7), the display 8 displays that "100 games" have been added.
Specifically, a lottery for the number of additional games is executed based on the winning of the push order bell, and the number of games (“+100”) determined in the lottery is displayed on the display 8.

In addition, if the AT state ends while all the acquired pseudo game execution rights are not consumed and are held (the number of remaining games becomes 0), the AT state will be continued by multiplying the AT state continuation according to the number of rights held. A lottery (for example, a lottery with a uniform winning probability of 10%) may be performed.
In addition, if you still have the right after winning the AT continuation lottery, you can return to the AT state while retaining the right, or you can clear the right (set the number of rights to 0) and enter the AT state. You may return to the state.
For example, if you execute a super bell game with 5 pseudo-game execution rights and you succeed in the second pseudo-game (if you can stop the bell in the correct order of pressing), you will have the pseudo-game execution right. It is possible to return to the AT state while holding three of them, and in that state, if the push order bell is won, the super bell game can be executed again.
Furthermore, when the number of remaining games in the AT state becomes 0 while holding the right to execute a pseudo game, it is possible to provide an opportunity to continue the AT state by always executing a bell game or a super bell game.
That is, in this case, if the bell game or the super bell game is successful, the number of games is added through the number of additional games lottery, so the AT state can be continued for the number of additional games.
In addition, if a bell game or a super bell game is executed in a game in which the number of remaining games in the AT state becomes 0 (last game in the AT state) while holding the right to execute a pseudo game, a predetermined number other than the push order bell in the game may be played. If you win a winning combination (for example, Replay, Cherry, etc.), in this game, if you can stop display (win) with the combination of symbols corresponding to the winning combination, even if you continue the AT state. Alternatively, it may be made to continue regardless of whether or not a prize is won.
Further, when the number of remaining games in the AT state becomes 0 while holding the right to execute a pseudo game, a bell game lottery may be executed according to the number of rights held.
In addition, if you have acquired the right to execute a pseudo game but have not won the push order bell even once and the number of remaining games in the AT state becomes 0, you may continue to be in the AT state until you win the push order bell. A bell game or a super bell game may be always executed upon winning of the push order bell.
By doing this, the more pseudo game execution rights held, the easier it is to continue the AT state, and the acquired rights can be prevented from being wasted.
For example, if you are in the middle AT stage and in the final game in the AT state (0 games remaining), you can move to the ending with 5 remaining cards (if the obtained difference is 1995). , and if the player owns the right to execute the pseudo game, if the player succeeds in the game, the AT state can be continued and the player can move to the ending.

It is also possible to display the operation history in the pseudo game.
FIG. 27(a) is a chart showing the operation history of the player in the pseudo game of the bell game, and FIG. 27(b) is a chart showing the operation history of the player in the pseudo game of the super bell game.
These operation histories may be displayed on the display 8 during the bell game, the super bell game, or during the main game, and may be displayed on the display 8 according to the operation of a predetermined operation means (for example, the performance button 2c). It can also be displayed/hidden.
As shown in these figures, the operation history is data that is composed of the press order of the stop operations performed during the pseudo game and the result (○: success, × failure) for each time. Each time the operation is performed, it is stored in the storage means.
For example, by referring to the operation history in FIG. 27(a), it can be understood that the correct pressing order for the first stop operation is "medium".
In addition, in FIG. 27(a), if the second result is x (failure), it can be specified that the correct pressing order of the first stop operation is naturally "right".
Further, by referring to the operation history in FIG. 27(b), it can be understood that the correct pressing order for the first to third stop operations is "middle → left → right."
According to such operation history display, the result of the pseudo game can be referred to without relying on the player's own memory, so it is possible to accurately perform the stop operation in the main game while reducing the memory burden on the player. .

As explained above, the gaming machine of the present invention is capable of executing a pseudo game before starting the main game, shares a winning combination referred to in the main game and the pseudo game, and executes a pseudo game according to the winning combination. By controlling the stop of the reels 41 in , a function of pre-reading winning combinations in a pseudo game is provided.
In other words, a pseudo-game involving eye-pressing and selection of the pressing order bell is executed, and the type of winning combination and the pressing order are suggested based on the manner in which the symbols stop in the pseudo-game. .
For this reason, it is easy for players who can hit the target to win the push order bell in the main game that is executed after the pseudo game, and as a result, the player can receive benefits such as additional bonuses. It is possible to realize a pseudo-gaming game that also has advantages.

In addition, in the present invention, when a specific result is derived during the precursor stage of the AT state, the number of precursor games is shortened, and the specific result is derived when a stop operation is performed at a specific timing. I try to do that.
In this way, by making it possible to shorten the number of games in the precursor stage, it is possible to prevent the precursor stage from becoming monotonous because the number of precursor games changes.
In addition, since a specific result is derived by performing a stop operation at a specific timing, the more skillful and advanced the player is, the higher the probability of being able to derive a specific result, and the more advanced the player is, the more advantageous the game state will be, such as AT. This makes it possible to give advanced users a sense of satisfaction and superiority.
Moreover, by announcing such specifications after the operation of gaming machines has decreased, it will also promote operation.

On the other hand, as a conventional gaming machine, a patent document (Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2014-83374) discloses a gaming machine that can execute multiple pseudo games by consuming gaming media for one game. There is.
With this gaming machine, it is possible to practice eye pressing during a simulated game, which has the advantage of improving the player's eye pressing skills without wasting game media. There is a problem in that there is no benefit for players who can play pseudo-games.
In addition, as a conventional gaming machine, Patent Document (Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2019-72265) states that the number of precursor games is determined based on the establishment of a predetermined condition, and by playing games of the number of precursor games, it is advantageous to the player. A gaming machine that shifts to a specific gaming state is disclosed.
Since this gaming machine does not shift to a specific gaming state until the determined number of precursor games have been played, there is a risk that the player may find the precursor game to be monotonous.
Furthermore, since the number of precursor games cannot be shortened depending on the skill of the player, there is also the problem that it is not possible to give a sense of satisfaction and superiority to advanced players with high skill.

According to the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, a pseudo-game involving eye-pressing and selection of the pressing order bell is executed, and the type of winning combination and In addition, during the precursor stage of the AT state, the number of precursor games is shortened by deriving a specific result by a stop operation at a specific timing, so it is different from conventional games. It is possible to solve all or part of the above-mentioned problems that should be improved by the machine.

Although the preferred embodiments of the gaming machine of the present invention have been described above, the gaming machine of the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments, and various modifications can be made within the scope of the present invention. Needless to say.
For example, the display mode during the normal state (normal section) and the display mode during the precursor stage (one or both of the real precursor and false precursor) may be the same or different.
Furthermore, the tables referred to in various processes are merely examples, and are not limited to the above-mentioned tables.
For example, in each table, the lottery results and distribution rates (winning probabilities) that can be selected are merely examples, and other lottery results and distribution rates (winning probabilities) may be used.
Further, although a table with a different distribution rate for each set value is illustrated (for example, a navigation lottery table), these may be made common to all settings.
Further, although a table is illustrated in which the distribution rate is common to all settings (for example, a portent shift lottery table), these may be made different for each setting value.

Furthermore, during the ending, a pseudo-game similar to a pseudo-game in a bell game or the like can be executed, and if the game is successful, an effect that suggests a set value can be performed.

Further, in this embodiment, the main control section 10 performs operations as various means such as a game control means, but the sub-control section 20 performs some or all of the operations, and the sub-control section 20 operates as various means. You can also do that.
In addition, on the contrary, although the sub-control unit 20 operates as a means for executing effects on the display 8 etc., the main control unit 10 performs some or all of the operations, and the main control unit 10 operates as various means. You can also do that.

Further, in this embodiment, the gaming machine is a slot machine, but the gaming machine is not limited to this. The gaming machine may be, for example, a pachinko machine, a ball slot machine, or other gaming machine.
Further, the gaming machine may be a so-called medalless gaming machine that can execute a game using pseudo gaming media in data format without using actual gaming media such as medals. Furthermore, the game machine may be a so-called enclosed type game machine that can play games by internally circulating game media such as game balls without discharging them to the outside.

1 Slot machine 41 Reel 5 Stop button 8 Display 10 Main control section 20 Sub-control section

Claims (5)

a lottery means capable of executing a lottery related to a game;
A stop operation means that allows a player to perform a stop operation;
A display means capable of displaying identification information in a variable manner;
stop control means capable of executing control to stop and display the identification information being variably displayed on the display means in a stop display manner based on a lottery result by the lottery means and a stop operation manner on the stop operation means; ,
A game state that can be controlled to any one of a plurality of game states including a first game state, a second game state, and a third game state that is more advantageous to the player than the first game state. control means;
In the first gaming state, when the lottery result by the lottery means is a specific lottery result, a notification device capable of notifying specific information;
Equipped with
The stop control means is
When the lottery result by the lottery means is the specific lottery result and the stop operation mode of the stop operation means is the first stop operation mode, the identification information being variably displayed on the display means is set to the first stop operation mode. It is possible to perform stop display control depending on the display mode,
When the lottery result by the lottery means is the specific lottery result and the stop operation mode of the stop operation means is a second stop operation mode different from the first stop operation mode, the display means displays a variable display. control to stop displaying the identification information in a second stop display mode;
The specific information is
Information regarding the second stop operation mode,
The gaming state control means includes:
In the first gaming state, if a predetermined condition is satisfied, the second gaming state can be controlled for a first number of games;
In the second gaming state, when playing the first number of games, it is possible to control to the third gaming state,
In the second gaming state, if the identification information is stopped and displayed in the first stopped display mode on the display means before playing the first number of games, control may be performed to the third gaming state. It is possible and
In the second gaming state, the identification information is displayed in a stopped state in the first stopped display mode on the display means before playing the first number of games than when playing the first number of games. A gaming machine characterized in that when the gaming machine is played, it is possible to control the third gaming state with fewer games. The notification means is
2. In the second gaming state, when the lottery result by the lottery means is the specific lottery result, special information that is information regarding the first stop operation mode can be notified. Game machine. The gaming state control means includes:
In the second gaming state, if the lottery result by the lottery means before playing the first number of games is a special lottery result, it is possible to control to the third gaming state,
In the second gaming state, it is better when the lottery result by the lottery means before executing the first number of games is the special lottery result than when the first number of games is executed. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the gaming machine can be controlled to the third gaming state with a small number of games. The gaming state control means includes:
In the second gaming state, before executing the first number of games, the lottery result by the lottery means before executing the first number of games is the special lottery result. When the identification information is stopped and displayed in the first stop display mode on the display means, the third game can be played with a smaller number of games than when the first number of games are played in the second game state. The gaming machine according to claim 3, wherein the probability of controlling the state is high. The gaming state control means includes:
In the second gaming state, if the identification information is stopped and displayed in the first stop display mode on the display means before playing the first number of games, the second number of games is smaller than the first number of games. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the gaming machine can be controlled to the third gaming state after a number of games have been executed.

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