JP2023168578A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine unprecedentedly high in amusement.SOLUTION: A slot machine 1 includes: game state control means capable of controlling a game state to any game state of a plurality of games states including a first game state and a second game state more advantageous than the first game state; and counting means capable of counting a count value that varies according to the progress of a game in a period when the game state is controlled to the second game state. The game state control means can control the game state to the first game state when the count value that varies according to the progress of the game reaches a specific value in a period when the game state is controlled to the second game state, and can control the game state to the first game state on the basis of the operation of the operation means in a first operation mode in a specific game in the second game state.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 63

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

An example of this type of gaming machine is a slot machine. In a slot machine, AT (assist There are some games that have a gaming state called "time" (for example, see Patent Documents 1 to 5).

Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2013-103100 Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2017-153724 Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2017-209249 Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2015-123104 Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2017-121301

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 when a predetermined condition is satisfied, an operation means operable by an operator, and a display capable of variably displaying identification information. stop display 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 operation mode of the operation means; a game state control means capable of controlling to any one of a plurality of game states including a first game state and a second game state that is more advantageous than the first game state; and a second game state. a counting means capable of counting a count value that changes in accordance with the progress of the game during a period in which the game is controlled in the first gaming state; Without counting numerical values, the gaming state control means is capable of controlling the gaming state to the first gaming state if the counted value reaches a specific value during the period in which the gaming state is controlled to the second gaming state. , in a specific game in the second gaming state, the gaming state can be controlled to the first gaming state based on the operating means being operated in the first operating mode. .

FIG. 2 is a schematic front view showing the appearance of the gaming machine. FIG. 2 is a schematic perspective view showing the internal configuration of the gaming machine. It is a block diagram showing a control configuration of a gaming machine. It is a chart showing the arrangement of reel symbols. It is a chart showing a payout table. It is a chart showing an internal lottery table (2 bets). It is a chart showing an internal lottery table (3 bets). It is a state transition diagram of RT state. It is a state transition diagram of a gaming state. It is a chart showing a score mode lottery table. It is a chart showing a score mode detail table. It is a chart showing a score level lottery table. It is a chart showing an item B acquisition level lottery table. It is a chart showing an episode pattern lottery table. It is a chart showing an episode pattern table. It is a chart showing an additional specialized stage ceiling game number lottery table. It is a chart showing an item A initial value lottery table. It is a chart showing a high probability transition lottery table. It is a chart showing a high certainty end lottery table. It is a chart showing a pseudo bonus transition lottery table (when the probability is low). It is a chart showing a pseudo-bonus transfer lottery table (at the time of high certainty). It is a chart showing a score acquisition lottery table (normal stage). It is a chart showing a pseudo bonus transition lottery table (when a prescribed score is reached). It is a chart showing a score specialization mode transition lottery table (when a specified score is reached). It is a chart showing a transfer destination lottery level promotion lottery table (when a specified score is reached). It is a chart showing a score specialization mode transition lottery table (watermelon). It is a chart showing a score specialization mode transition lottery table (1-card winning combination). It is a chart showing a score specialization mode end lottery table. It is a chart showing a score specialization stage transition lottery table. It is a chart showing a score acquisition lottery table (score specialization stage). It is a chart showing a score specialization stage end lottery table. It is a chart showing a score acquisition lottery table (fake precursor). It is a chart showing a transfer destination lottery level promotion lottery table (this sign). It is a chart showing a transfer destination lottery level promotion lottery table (pseudo bonus). It is a chart showing a migration destination determination lottery table (stable). It is a chart showing a migration destination determination lottery table (unevenness). It is a chart showing a direct hit lottery table (stable) for an additional special stage. It is a chart showing a CZ3 direct hit lottery table (unevenness). It is a chart showing an ST game number addition lottery table. It is a chart showing a rewind stock lottery table. It is a chart showing a one-shot breakthrough lottery table. It is a chart showing an AT transition lottery table (CZ2). It is a chart showing a lottery table for adding on the difference number of sheets. It is a chart showing an additional unit difference number determination table. It is a chart showing an item B acquisition lottery table. It is a chart showing a loop execution lottery table. It is a chart showing a loop rate lottery table. It is a chart showing an additional lottery table. It is a chart showing an item A additional lottery table (rush stage). It is a chart showing a lottery table at the end of the rush stage. It is a chart showing an item A additional lottery table (episode stage). It is a chart showing an ending ticket acquisition lottery table. It is a chart showing a bug mode lottery table. It is a chart showing a bug mode precursor game number lottery table. It is a diagram for explaining an example of production during a normal stage. It is a diagram for explaining an example of performance during a pseudo bonus. It is a diagram for explaining an example of performance in CZ1-1. It is a figure for explaining the example of a performance during a rush stage. It is a diagram for explaining an example of performance during CZ1-2. It is a diagram for explaining an example of a performance during an additional special stage. It is a diagram for explaining an example of a performance during an additional special stage. FIG. 6 is a diagram for explaining an example of a performance such as an ending preparation stage. FIG. 7 is a diagram for explaining an example of performance (lottery method selection) during the transition destination determination stage. FIG. 3 is a diagram for explaining a push order display pattern table and an example of a performance (roulette performance) of a transition destination determination stage. FIG. 7 is a diagram for explaining an example of a performance of a transition destination determination stage (when a power outage occurs). FIG. 6 is a diagram for explaining an example of production during the normal stage (when transitioning to stable mode). It is a figure for explaining the control method in stable mode.

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 toward the front is formed below the display window 6, and on the upper surface of this stepped portion, there is a medal slot 2 into which medals are inserted, and a medal slot 2 that can be pressed by the player at the start of the game. It includes a 3-bet button 2a, a 2-bet button 2b for setting the number of bets, and a performance button 2c for changing the performance etc. displayed on the display 8 by the player's operation.
Further, the front side of the stepped portion is provided with a start lever 3 that the player operates when starting a game, and a stop button 5 that the player presses when stopping the reels 41.

The 3-bet button 2a is a button that can accept a player's operation related to setting the number of bets, and operates as a setting means to set a 3-bet by the player's operation. Furthermore, inside the 3-bet button 2a, there is a sensor (not shown) that detects the operation of the 3-bet button 2a, and an LED (not shown) that emits light (lights up) to identify the valid state of the 3-bet button 2a. ).
The 2-bet button 2b is a button that can accept a player's operation related to setting the number of bets, and operates as a setting means to set 2-bet by the player's operation. Furthermore, inside the 2-bet button 2b, there is a sensor (not shown) that detects when the 2-bet button 2b is operated, and an LED (not shown) that emits light (lights up) to identify the valid state of the 2-bet button 2b. ).

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. The game also includes 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. It's okay.

The upper part of the front door 1a is equipped with a display 8 that operates as a notification means and a display means.
The display 8 is composed of, for example, a liquid crystal display, 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 is a speaker 9 that operates as a notification means and provides sound effects and notifications, as well as a speaker 9 that emits lights when winning each role and lights effects and notifications corresponding to the effects displayed on the display device 8. It is equipped with a lamp 11 that performs
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 a decrease in the frequency below a predetermined value is output to the main control section 10 and the sub-control section 20.
Furthermore, 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 calculation processes, a ROM (not shown) that stores control programs related to games, lottery tables, etc., and a storage area that temporarily stores various data and a CPU. A RAM (not shown) having a work area and the like is provided.
Further, the main control unit 10 is connected to a 3-bet button 2a, a 2-bet button 2b, a medal selector 2d, a start lever 3, and a stop button 5, and is configured to be able to input signals from sensors built into each device. ing.
The main control unit 10 also 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. The main control unit 10 then performs an internal lottery process based on the sampled random numbers. 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.

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 game 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 (3 bets, 2 bets, 1 bet).
Further, when the main control unit 10 receives the power return signal, it reads out the game information stored (saved) in the RAM and executes a power return process to 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 read game 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. and 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.
In addition, the sub-control unit 20 performs image processing of a predetermined effect on the display 8 and a speaker 9 for performing various effects and notifications in response to commands (control information) in only one direction from the main control unit 10. It performs audio output processing, lighting processing for the lamp 11 and navigation lamp 12, etc., which are composed 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 so that the main control section 10 can execute the following slot machine games.
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 3-bet button 2a or 2-bet button 2b.

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 2d provided on the back side of the front door 1a, and a bet corresponding to the number of medals inserted is placed. number (however, the upper limit is 3 bets corresponding to 3 medals). When medals exceeding 3 bets are inserted, they are stored and held internally as data as credit medals.

When the 3 bet button 2a is pressed, the number of medals corresponding to 3 as the number of medals used for one game is subtracted from the credit medals stored internally as data, and the subtracted amount is 3. This will be set as a bet (number of second game media). Similarly, when the 2 bet button 2b is pressed, the number of medals corresponding to 2 is subtracted as the number of medals used for one game from the credit medals stored internally as data. minute is set as 2 bets (first number of game media).
In addition, by providing a 1 bet button to set the number of medals corresponding to 1 medal as a bet button, you can set a 2 bet by pressing the 1 bet button twice, or set it as a 2 bet by pressing the 1 bet button 3 times. You can also set it as a 3 bet.
In this embodiment, games with 1 bet, 2 bet, and 3 bet are also referred to as 1 bet game, 2 bet game, and 3 bet game, respectively.
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 each bet button 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 game can be started.
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. An internal lottery process is executed to predetermine the lottery result of the current game from among the winning combinations (including losers) before the reels 41 stop.
In the internal lottery process, the winning combination of the current game is determined by lottery based on a predetermined winning probability from among a plurality of winning combinations.

Each reel 41a to 41c is an example of a variable display means, and a plurality of (for example, 20) symbols serving as identification information are displayed on the circumferential surface of each reel 41a to 41c, as shown in FIG. 4, for example. "Replay 1", "Replay 2", "Bell", "BAR", "Red 7", "Red 7-2", "Clown", etc. are displayed, and the rotation speed gradually increased from a stopped state. After that, it reaches steady rotation, rotating 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.

The stop buttons 5a to 5c are examples of operating means for stopping the reels 41, and for example, when a light emitting means such as an LED built in the stop buttons 5a to 5c lights up, they become operable to be pressed. In such a state, when each stop button 5 is pressed, each reel 41a to 41c is controlled to stop so that the reels 41a to 41c stop at a combination of symbols that is allowed by the timing of the operation and the lottery result of the internal lottery process. Ru.

After the third reel is stopped, the combination of symbols stopped on the active line (hereinafter also referred to as the winning line) as a result of the game is determined, and if the combination of symbols is a predetermined combination, it is determined to be a winning symbol. A gaming value is given according to the combination.
Note that the third reel refers to the reel that is stopped at the third and final operation when the three reels 41a to 41c are stopped once each, three times in total. Further, the term "after the third reel 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.

When the reels 41 are in a stopped state, the three symbols displayed on each of the reels 41a to 41c are stopped so as to be visible from outside the machine (also referred to as a "stopped display"), and the presence or absence of a prize is determined based on the stopped display mode at this time. It will be judged.
For example, in this embodiment, winning is determined based on the combination of symbols that stop only on the upper right line out of a total of 5 lines: the upper, middle, and lower lines, the lower right line, and the upper right line. It is supposed to be done.
The number of winning 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.

The slot machine 1 includes a probability setting means (setting means) that can change the winning probability of a specific prize among the prizes drawn by the main control unit 10 (lottery means, first lottery means) by an external operation (manually). button (not shown)).
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 specific 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.
Although the setting value can be set in six levels, the setting value is not limited to this, for example, it may be set in four levels (setting values 1, 2, 5, 6) or three levels (setting 1, setting 3, setting 6). .

(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.
Examples of small roles include a bell role, a watermelon role, a cherry role, a chance role, a one-card role, and an increase role.
In addition, in the following explanation, the cherry role, the watermelon role, and the chance role are also collectively referred to as "rare role."

Bell roles include a "common bell" and a "push order bell."
Although the "common bell" can be won regardless of the order in which the stop buttons 5a to 5c are operated (hereinafter also referred to as the order in which they are pressed), the combination of symbols that are stopped and displayed differs depending on the order in which they are pressed.
6 different press orders ("Left → Middle → Right", "Left → Right → Middle", "Middle → Left → Right", "Middle → Right → Left", "Right → Left → Middle", "Right → Middle") →Left), for example, if the stop buttons 5a to 5c are operated in the pressing order of ``Left → Middle → Right'' (hereinafter, this pressing order is referred to as sequential pressing), the ``Left reel 41a'' on the upper line ``Bell-Bell-Bell'' is stopped and displayed in the order of ``middle reel 41b, right reel 41c'' (the same applies hereinafter).
Also, if the stop buttons 5a to 5c are operated in the pressing order of ``Left → Right → Middle'' among the 6 presses, ``Bell-Bell-Bell'' will be displayed as a stop button on the line descending to the right. do.

The "push order bell" is a winning combination in which a combination of symbols is matched by following the push order, and six "push 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. When a combination is stopped and displayed and the stop button 5 is operated in one of the other five (5/6) pressing orders (incorrect pressing order), the corresponding symbol combination is not stopped and displayed. .
For example, if you win "Press Order Bell 1", if the stop buttons 5a to 5c are operated in the push order "Left → Middle → Right" (correct answer press order), "Bell Bell" will be displayed on the upper line.・If "Bell" is stopped and the stop buttons 5a to 5c are operated in any other pressing order (incorrect pressing order), other symbol combinations (hereinafter referred to as "bell spilled eyes") will be stopped. Is displayed.

In addition, if you win the "push order bell", regardless of the second or third stop button 5 you operate, if only the first stop button 5 you operate follows the correct press order, it corresponds to the "push order bell". It is also possible to control the reels 41 to stop so that the symbol combinations that occur are stopped. In this case, the number of "push order bells" is not limited to six, but may be three "push order bells 1 to 3".

In the watermelon winning combination ("Watermelon"), symbols such as "Replay 2, Watermelon, Bell" can be stopped on the winning line, and in this case, the watermelon symbols are aligned in a straight line on the line descending to the right.
There are two types of cherry roles: "weak cherry" and "strong cherry."
"Weak Cherry" can stop the combination of symbols such as "Cherry, Bell, Cherry" on the winning line, and "Strong Cherry" can stop the combination of symbols such as "Cherry, Cherry, Cherry" on the winning line. can be stopped.
There are two types of chance roles: "weak chance" and "strong chance."
"Weak chance" is a combination of symbols such as "BAR, Bell, BAR" on the winning line, and "strong chance" is a combination of symbols such as "Replay 1, Watermelon, Replay 1" on the winning line. A combination of can be stopped.

The 1-card combination is a winning combination in which the combination of symbols that are stopped and displayed differs depending on the order of pressing, and three ``1-card combinations 1 to 3'' are provided.
For example, if you win "1-card winning combination 1 to 3" and the stop buttons 5a to 5c are operated in order, the symbol combinations such as "BAR/Replay 1/BAR" will stop on the winning line. When the stop buttons 5a to 5c are pressed in the pressing order of "right → middle → left" (hereinafter, this pressing order is referred to as reverse pressing), the timing differs depending on the operation timing of the stop buttons 5a to 5c. The combination of symbols stops and displays.

For example, if you win the "1-card winning combination 1" and the stop buttons 5a to 5c are operated with the reverse push aiming at the "red 7" symbol, "red 7, red 7, red" will be displayed on the middle line. 7'' (single set of 7) can be stopped.
In addition, when winning the "1-card combination 2", if the stop buttons 5a to 5c are operated with the reverse push aiming at the "red 7" symbol, "red 7, red 7, red" will be displayed on the middle line. 7'' and ``Red 7, Red 7, Red 7-2'' (double 7 set) can be stopped on the line descending to the right.
In addition, when you win "1-card role 3" and the stop buttons 5a to 5c are operated with the reverse push aiming at the "red 7" symbol, "Replay 1, Red 7, Red" will be displayed on the middle line. 7'' and ``Bell, Red 7, Red 7-2'' (double 7 Tenpai set) can be stopped on the line descending to the right.

Further, although a detailed explanation will be given later, in this embodiment, when winning the "1-card winning combination 1 to 3", the "Red 7-2" symbol and the "Cherry" symbol are placed on the winning line from the left in order of pressing. If you operate the stop buttons 5a to 5c while aiming at a symbol or a "blank" symbol, and each symbol is located within one frame from the winning line, if the stop buttons 5a to 5c are operated (bita press), "Red 7-2 Cherry Blank" can be stopped.
In addition, when winning "1-card winning combinations 1 to 3", if the stop buttons 5a to 5c are operated while aiming at the "BAR" symbol on the winning line by pressing the reverse button, "BAR" will appear on the middle line. The patterns are aligned in a straight line.

The increasing combination is a winning combination that can be won only during the bonus state (RT3, RT4) to be described later, and the combination of symbols is aligned regardless of the order in which the symbols are pressed.
Three "increasing hands 1 to 3" are provided for the increasing hands.
"Increasing combination 1" is a combination of symbols such as "Bell-Bell-Bell" on the upper line, and "Increasing combination 2" is a combination of symbols such as "Bell-Bell-Bell" on the middle line. The combinations are displayed in a stopped state, and for ``Increasing combination 3'', a combination of symbols such as ``Blank Cherry Replay 1'' is displayed in a stopped state on the winning line.

Replay combinations are winning combinations that win regardless of the order in which they are pressed, but have different combinations of symbols that are stopped and displayed depending on the order in which they are pressed, and four "Replays 1 to 4" are provided.
For example, if you win "Replay 1 to 4" and the stop buttons 5a to 5c are operated in order, the symbol combinations such as "Replay 1, Replay 1, Replay 1" will stop on the winning line. indicate.
Further, when the stop buttons 5a to 5c are operated by reverse pressing, different combinations of symbols are stopped and displayed depending on the timing of operation of the stop buttons 5a to 5c.
For example, when you win "Replay 1" and the stop buttons 5a to 5c are operated with the reverse push aiming at the "Red 7" symbol, "Red 7-2/Red 7- 2.Red 7-2” (single set of 7) can be stopped.
In addition, if you win "Replay 2" or "Replay 3" and the stop buttons 5a to 5c are operated while aiming at the "Red 7" symbol by pressing the reverse button, "Clown Clown" will be displayed on the upper line. "Clown" (clown collection) can be stopped.
In addition, if you win "Replay 4" and the stop buttons 5a to 5c are operated with the reverse push aiming at the "red 7" symbol, "Clown, Pierro, Pierrot" (Clown alignment) can be stopped.

The bonus combinations include "Bonus 1 (hereinafter referred to as BB1)" and "Bonus 2 (hereinafter referred to as BB2)".
“BB1” and “BB2” are winning combinations to be drawn during the RT0 stay in the RT state, which will be described later.
The symbol combination corresponding to "BB1" is "clown/BAR/blank", and the symbol combination corresponding to "BB2" is "clown/BAR/BAR".
In addition, the bonus winning combination is controlled by the main control unit 10 as a winning combination that is subject to carryover control in which the winning rights can be carried over as long as the corresponding symbol combinations do not stop in the winning game and subsequent games. There is. Therefore, the bonus winning state is maintained during the period until the bonus winning combination is won by the stop of the corresponding symbol combination (hereinafter, this gaming state is referred to as the bonus winning state).

Based on the symbol combinations as explained above, the winning of the minor role, replay role, and bonus role is determined, and if the result of the determination is a combination of symbols corresponding to each winning role, the winning combination is determined according to each winning role. The game value is given (medals are paid out).
The "payout table" shown in FIG. 5 defines each winning combination and the number of medals to be paid out when each winning combination is won.
As shown in FIG. 5, when the combination of symbols corresponding to the "common bell" is displayed in a stopped state, eight medals are paid out regardless of the number of bets.
In addition, when winning "Press Order Bells 1 to 6", if the corresponding symbol combination is stopped by operating the stop buttons 5a to 5c in the correct press order (one press order), regardless of the number of bets. Eight medals will be paid out.
On the other hand, when winning "Press order bells 1 to 6", if you operate the stop buttons 5a to 5c in an incorrect press order (5 different press orders), the corresponding symbol combination will not be stopped and the bell will be missed. The machine stops, and the specified number of medals are not paid out, but, for example, one medal is paid out.

Further, when the combination of symbols corresponding to the watermelon combination is displayed in a stopped state, five medals are paid out regardless of the number of bets.
Further, when the combination of symbols corresponding to "strong cherry" is displayed in a stopped state, two medals are paid out regardless of the number of bets.
Further, when a combination of symbols corresponding to a "strong chance" is stopped and displayed, one medal is paid out regardless of the number of bets.
Furthermore, when a combination of symbols corresponding to a single-copy combination is displayed in a stopped state, one medal is paid out regardless of the number of bets.
Further, by stopping and displaying the symbol combinations corresponding to the replay combinations, ``weak cherry'' and ``weak chance,'' it becomes possible to play the game again in the next game without inserting medals.
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, the probability of winning each combination will be explained with reference to FIGS. 6 and 7.
The "internal lottery table" shown in FIGS. 6 and 7 shows the winning probability of each winning combination in the 2-bet game and the 3-bet game.
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 65,535, and shows the number of winning values (winnings) among them.

Each winning combination includes a winning combination whose winning probability varies according to a set value set by the probability setting means, and a winning combination whose winning probability does not vary according to the set value.
For example, "Replay 1,""WeakCherry," and "Strong Chance" are provided as winning combinations whose winning probability changes depending on the setting value.As shown in FIGS. 6 and 7, the higher the setting, the more It is designed to increase the probability of winning.
Winning combinations other than these are provided as winning combinations whose winning probabilities do not vary depending on the set values, and as shown in FIGS. 6 and 7, all set values are set to have the same winning probability.
Furthermore, if a random number other than the winning combination is extracted, the lottery result will be a "lose", and the winning probability is set to vary according to the set value.

FIG. 6 shows the winning probability of each winning combination in the 2-bet game.
For example, for "weak cherry", the winning probability is set to 936/65535 in setting 1 in RT0 to RT2, and the winning probability is set as 1093/65535 in setting 6.
For each of the "push order bells 1 to 6", the probability of winning is set to 66/65535 for all set values in RT0 to RT2.
For each of the "one-card combinations 1 to 3", the probability of winning is set at 10310/65535 for all set values in RT0 to RT2.
"BB2" can be won only at RT0, and the probability of winning is set at 10000/65535.

FIG. 7 shows the probability of winning each winning combination in the 3-bet game.
For example, for "weak cherry", the winning probability is set to 936/65535 in setting 1 in RT0 to RT2, and the winning probability is set as 1093/65535 in setting 6.
For each of the "push order bells 1 to 6", the probability of winning is set to 6534/65535 for all set values in RT0 to RT2.
For each of the "one-card combinations 1 to 3", the probability of winning is set at 4195/65535 for all set values in RT0 to RT2.
“BB1” can be won only at RT0, and the probability of winning is set at 4233/65535.

With the winning probabilities as described above, a lottery is performed for each winning combination when the 2-bet game and the 3-bet game are executed.
In a 2-bet game, compared to a 3-bet game, the winning probability for "push order bells 1-6" is set low, and the winning probability for "1-card hand 1-3" is set high. , medals will decrease.
Further, in the 2-bet game, a lottery regarding a specific gaming state, which will be described later, is not performed.
Therefore, during the 2-bet game, the game progresses at a disadvantage for the player.

In addition, in the "internal lottery table" shown in FIGS. 6 and 7, the types of winning combinations whose winning probability changes according to the setting value and the types of winning combinations whose winning probability does not change according to the setting value can be arbitrarily set. be able to. Furthermore, the probability of winning each winning combination may not vary depending on the set value.
In addition, the higher the setting, the higher the winning probability of each winning combination, but this is not limited to this.The higher the setting for some or all winning combinations, the higher the winning probability of each winning combination. may be made lower.
Furthermore, in the 3-bet game, in RT1 and RT2, for example, the winning probability of "Replay 1" may be set high so that "lost" does not win (see FIG. 7).

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 state control means.

(RT state)
First, with reference to FIG. 8, the RT state (hereinafter also simply referred to as RT) that the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment has will be described.
As shown in FIG. 8, the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment has RT states RT0, RT1, RT2, RT3, and RT4. Note that although the number of RT states in this embodiment is five, it may be four or less or six 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 (resetting the set value)), and the end of the bonus state (RT3 or RT4).
As shown in the internal lottery tables of FIGS. 6 and 7, in RT0, it is possible to win BB2 only during the 2-bet game, and it is possible to win BB1 only during the 3-bet game.
RT0 ends when BB1 wins during the 3-bet game, and shifts to RT1 (arrow a in FIG. 8). Alternatively, the winning of BB2 in the 2-bet game triggers the end of the game, and the process moves to RT2 (arrow b in FIG. 8).
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 BB1 is stopped and displayed, and the process moves to RT3 (arrow c in FIG. 8).
That is, RT1 continues from when BB1 is won until BB1 is won, and in RT1, the game is progressed in a state where BB1 is internally won (BB1 winning state).
RT2 ends when the combination of symbols corresponding to BB2 is stopped and displayed, and the process moves to RT4 (arrow d in FIG. 8).
That is, RT2 continues from when BB2 is won until BB2 wins, and in RT2, the game is progressed in a state where BB2 is internally won (BB2 winning state).
Further, in RT1, a lottery related to a specific gaming state (a pseudo-bonus transfer lottery, a lottery for adding up the difference number of coins, etc.), which will be described later, is not performed. Furthermore, in RT2, a lottery regarding a specific gaming state is held only during the 3-bet game.
In this way, RT1 and RT2 are not finite gaming states with predetermined gaming periods, but infinite gaming states (infinite RT) that do not shift to other gaming states unless a bonus combination is won.

RT3 is a bonus state, and as shown in FIGS. 6 and 7, "Increasing combinations 1 to 3" can be won only during the 3 bet game, and the number of medals paid out is a predetermined number (for example, 55 medals). ), the process ends and shifts to RT0.
RT4 is a bonus state, and as shown in FIGS. 6 and 7, "Increasing combinations 1 to 3" can be won only during the 2-bet game, and the number of medals paid out is a predetermined number (for example, 5 medals). When it reaches , it ends and moves to RT0.
Therefore, even if the game moves to the bonus state (RT3, RT4), the player has low expectations for an increase in the number of acquired medals. Therefore, if a losing winning combination is won during RT1 or RT2 (if a bonus winning combination is possible), the player is not allowed to perform the eye press operation to win the bonus winning combination.

Through the above processing, the RT state according to the present embodiment is controlled so that it is difficult to transition from RT1 and RT2 to RT3 and RT4.
Specifically, during RT1 and RT2, in the AT state described later, if you win the "push order bell", the push order navigation will notify you, and by performing a stop operation according to the push order navigation, the corresponding symbol will be displayed. The combinations are displayed in a stopped state, and when a stop operation is performed without following the push order navigation, the combination of symbols corresponding to the missed bell is displayed in a stopped state.
Furthermore, if a "lose" is won during RT1 and RT2 (when a bonus prize can be won), the system does not notify that the game is a game in which a bonus prize can be won. Note that during RT1 and RT2, since there is no "lose" win in the 2-bet game, no prizes are won in the bonus combination (see FIG. 6).
Furthermore, even if the player moves to RT3 or RT4, there is little expectation that the number of acquired medals will increase, so players usually do not play games (winning bonus combinations) with the aim of moving to RT3 or RT4. .
For this reason, the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment is designed such that the probability of transitioning from RT1 and RT2 to RT3 and RT4 is extremely low, and the game is played while staying at RT1 or RT2.
Furthermore, as described above, since the lottery regarding the specific gaming state is held only when the player stays at RT2 and when the 3-bet game is executed, basically in the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, when the player stays at RT2 The game progresses in this state.
Therefore, for example, when the slot machine 1 is in its initial state (when the system is reset, when setting values are changed, etc.), by playing a 2-bet game under the operation of a clerk at the gaming parlor, it is possible to win BB2 during RT0. It is assumed that the operation will be migrated to RT2.

(AT state)
In the AT state that the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment has, when the "push order bells 1 to 6" are won, the sub-control unit 20 controls the display 8 etc. to change the order of presses for the stop button 5 and the order of the presses. This is a game state in which combinations of symbols corresponding to "push order bells 1 to 6" are stopably assisted by controlling to notify symbols etc. that serve as a guide for pushing.
Therefore, during the AT state, the ball delivery speed is faster than during the non-AT state.
For example, if you win "Press Order Bell 1", the push order navigation of "1", "2", and "3" will be displayed on the display 8 in order from the left, and the "Left" button will be displayed. , "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) to change the order in which the stop buttons 5 are pressed. inform.
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, even if the internal lottery result of each game is "Press Order Bells 1 to 6", the order in which the stop buttons 5 are pressed is not notified. Therefore, the player is basically unable to stop displaying the symbol combinations corresponding to the "push order bells 1 to 6".
Therefore, the gameplay of the slot machine 1 is basically 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)
The game of the slot machine 1 according to this embodiment has a normal section and an advantageous section.
These sections are divided by gaming state (stage). Note that a detailed explanation of each stage will be given later.
The normal section is a game section during which the player is staying at the initial stage.
The advantageous section is a section in which the player can continue to stay after transitioning from the normal section to another gaming state (stage) until shifting to the normal section again, and is a gaming section during which the player is staying in a stage other than the initial stage.
The condition for moving from the normal section to the advantageous section is that you win a winning combination other than "lose" during the 3-bet game in the normal section, and after you stop the third reel of the winning game, you will be transferred from the normal section to the advantageous section. Transition.
In other words, if you win a "lose" while staying in the initial stage, you will maintain the normal section, but if you win a winning combination other than "lose", you will move from the normal section to the advantageous section. ing.
Note that the transition from the normal section to the advantageous section is not limited to this, for example, the stop display of a symbol combination that corresponds to a predetermined winning combination, or the stop display of a symbol combination that does not correspond to a predetermined winning combination (e.g. , a missed hit or a lost hit), etc. may be used.

The transition condition from the advantageous section to the normal section is that the game results in each stage move to the initial stage, and then the advantageous section ends and the game shifts to the normal section.
Separately from this, when the advantageous section limiter is reached, the advantageous section ends and shifts to the normal section.
Advantageous section limiter means that "the number of games played during the advantageous section has reached the upper limit (limiter)" or "the number of coins acquired (difference number) during the advantageous section has reached the upper limit (limiter)" ” must be met.
The above conditions for ending the advantageous section are just examples, such as "the push order bell has been announced at least once", "the combination of symbols corresponding to the bonus combination has been stopped and displayed", etc. may be included.

Additionally, during the advantageous section, the advantageous section lamp 13 is basically turned on.
In addition, 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 gaming state, the advantageous section lamp 13 may not be lit.

(Game related counter)
While staying in the advantageous section, the main control unit 10 counts the number of games played during the advantageous section and the number of medals acquired during the advantageous section, and stores them in the RAM as counter information shown below.
・Counter A1... Count value of the number of games played during the advantageous period. ・Counter B1... Count value of the number of coins won (difference number) during the advantageous period. ・Counter A2... Count value of the number of games played in the 3-bet game during the advantageous period.

Counters A1 and B1 are counters related to an advantageous section limiter (upper limit number of games in an advantageous section).
The main control unit 10 forcibly ends the advantageous section when the value indicated by the counter A1 reaches "1500" or the value indicated by the counter B1 reaches "2400."
Further, counters A2 and B1 are counters related to an ending limiter (the upper limit number of games until the ending in an advantageous section).
When the value indicated by the counter A2 reaches "1425" or when the value indicated by the counter B1 reaches "2075", the main control unit 10 forcibly causes the transition to an "ending" described later.
Note that the values of the counters A1, B1, and A2 are erased (initialized) when the advantageous section ends (when moving to the initial stage based on the game result in each stage, when reaching the advantageous section limiter) .

(Details of each gaming state (stage))
Next, with reference to FIG. 9, each gaming state of the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the transition of each gaming state, and the game nature based on each gaming state will be explained.
Note that the main control unit 10 can independently perform transition control between the normal section and advantageous section, transition control between RT0 to RT4, and transition control between each gaming state (stage) shown in FIG. can. However, as described above, since the game of this embodiment is basically played at RT2, the game in each game state (stage) is basically played while staying at RT2.

As shown in FIG. 9, the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment has a normal gaming state, a pseudo-bonus preparation stage, a pseudo-bonus, a transition destination determination stage, a chance zone (hereinafter referred to as CZ), and a specific gaming state as gaming states. are doing.
The normal gaming state is further divided into an initial stage, a normal stage, a score special stage, and a precursor stage.
The specific game state is further divided into an additional special stage, a rush stage, an episode stage, an ending preparation stage, an ending challenge, and an ending.
The normal gaming state is a gaming state in which the player is controlled to a non-AT state, and by continuing the game, the number of medals in hand of the player gradually decreases, which is disadvantageous for the player. On the other hand, the specific gaming state is controlled to be an AT state, and by continuing the game, medals can easily increase, which is advantageous for the player.
Therefore, the player plays the game with the aim of transitioning from the normal gaming state to the specific gaming state, and with the aim of staying in the specific gaming state for a long time.

(Normal gaming state)
There are multiple transitions from the normal gaming state to a specific gaming state, but the basic transition is from the normal gaming state to a pseudo bonus, then from the pseudo bonus to a transition destination determination stage to CZ, and then to CZ. This is to transition from the game to a specific gaming state.
Furthermore, when the normal gaming state is shifted to a bug mode, which will be described later, the transition to the specific gaming state is confirmed.
Therefore, while staying in the normal gaming state, the player first plays the game with the expectation of transitioning to the pseudo-bonus or bug mode.

(initial stage)
The initial stage remains when the system of the slot machine 1 is reset, when the set value is changed (including resetting the set value), or when the advantageous period ends.
For example, it enters after the transition destination determination stage, rush stage, ending challenge, and ending, or when the advantageous section limiter is reached.
In the initial stage, if a winning combination other than "losing" is won by the internal lottery process, the main control unit 10 controls the initial stage to move to the normal stage (arrow A in FIG. 9).
That is, the period of stay in the initial stage is extremely short, and during the stay in the normal gaming state, the player will mostly stay in a place other than the initial stage.
Further, the initial stage may be configured so that it cannot be visually distinguished from other gaming states (stages). For example, in the display screen displayed on the display 8, the same background image may be used for the initial stage and the normal stage.
In this way, by making the display screen of the initial stage and the normal stage common, it is possible to make it difficult to recognize the transition from the normal section to the advantageous section, making it difficult to see the break between the advantageous sections, and making it difficult for players to It is possible to prevent the game from stopping.
Note that the present invention is not limited to this, and the initial stage and other game states (stages) may be visually distinguishable.

Next, various processes executed during the initial stage stay will be explained.
In the initial stage, various processes shown below are executed.
・Score mode lottery ・Score level lottery ・Item B acquired level lottery ・Episode pattern lottery ・Additional specialized stage ceiling game number lottery ・Item A initial value lottery

・Score mode lottery At the initial stage, a score mode lottery is performed to determine the "score mode" that affects the transition lottery to pseudo bonus.
The slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment has a game feature in which accumulating a "score" in the normal gaming state can be used as an opportunity to move to a pseudo bonus.
A predetermined number of scores are given to the player in response to winnings other than "losing" during the initial stage, or winnings in the replay role or bell role during the normal stage (see FIG. 22).
When the score accumulated through the progress of the game reaches a specified value (for example, 200), a lottery for transition to a pseudo bonus is executed (see FIG. 23).
Furthermore, the score is set to the initial value (0) at the timing of winning the transition lottery to the pseudo bonus and transitioning to the pseudo bonus. Note that the present invention is not limited to this, and the score may be initialized at the timing of winning a lottery for transition to a pseudo bonus or at the timing of the end of an advantageous section.

The score mode is linked to the probability of winning the pseudo-bonus transition lottery when the score reaches a specified value, and indicates the ease of winning the lottery.
Specifically, the main control unit 10, triggered by winning a winning combination other than "losing" in the initial stage, in other words, when winning an advantageous section winning combination (the same applies hereinafter), the main control unit 10 executes the process shown in FIG. By referring to the "score mode lottery table", the score mode is determined by lottery, and the result is stored in the RAM of the main control unit 10.
The “score mode” is set in, for example, four stages (mode 0 to mode 3), and is determined based on the setting value currently set in the slot machine 1. For example, "Mode 3" is likely to be selected when the setting is 6, "Mode 0" is likely to be selected when the setting is an odd number (Setting 1, Setting 3, Setting 5), and "Mode 1" is likely to be selected when the setting is an even number. (Setting 2, Setting 4, Setting 6) is more likely to be selected.
Note that the score mode is not limited to four stages, but may be three stages or less or five stages or more.

For example, when "mode 0" is determined, as shown in FIG. 11, when the score reaches the specified value (200), pattern 0 (Pt0) is selected as the lottery pattern. If "Pt0" is selected, although the pseudo bonus is not won, the transition to the score specialization mode, which will be described later, is confirmed (see FIGS. 23 and 24).
Moreover, when "Mode 3" is determined, when the score reaches the specified value (200), Pattern 2 (Pt2) is selected. When "Pt2" is set, the transition to the pseudo bonus is confirmed (see FIG. 23).
Further, when "Mode 1" is determined, when the score reaches the specified value (600), Pattern 1 (Pt1) is selected. When "Pt1" is set, although there is a possibility of winning the pseudo bonus, there is a high probability that the game will not shift to the score specialization mode (see FIGS. 23 and 24).
Furthermore, when the score reaches the specified value (2000), "Pt2" is selected regardless of the value of the score mode.

-Score Level Lottery In the initial stage, a score level lottery is performed to determine the "score level" that indicates the ease with which scores can be accumulated as the game progresses.
Specifically, the main control unit 10, upon winning a winning combination other than "losing", refers to the "score level lottery table" shown in FIG. The score level is determined by lottery, and the result is stored in the RAM of the main control unit 10.
The "score level" is set, for example, in two levels (level L, level H), and it is easier to accumulate scores at level H than at level L (see FIG. 22).
For example, if one of "mode 0", "mode 1", or "mode 3" is determined as the score mode, level L is selected with a probability of 229/255, as shown in FIG. Level H is selected with a probability of 26/255, and if "Mode 2" is determined, the setting is such that level H is determined (255/255).

- Item B acquisition level lottery At the initial stage, an item B acquisition level lottery is performed to determine the "item B acquisition level."
The item B acquisition level is a parameter that influences the determination of "item B" that will be referred to in the next specific game state (additional specialization stage).
Although the details will be described later, in the bonus special stage, a bonus lottery is held in which the period of stay in a specific gaming state can be extended depending on the type of item B.
For example, there are six types of item B (pawn, knight, bishop, rook, queen, and king). Note that the number of items B is not limited to this, and may be five or less types, or seven or more types.

Specifically, when the main control unit 10 wins a winning combination other than "losing" in the initial stage, the main control unit 10 refers to the "Item B acquisition level lottery table" shown in FIG. Based on the setting value set to 1, the item B acquisition level is determined by lottery, and the result is stored in the RAM of the main control unit 10.
The item B acquisition level is set, for example, in six levels (level 0 to level 5), and is set such that the higher the setting value is, the easier it is to determine a higher level.
Then, the higher the item B acquisition level is determined, the more likely the item B is to be determined with a higher expectation of additional benefits (see FIG. 45).

In this way, the item B acquisition level is determined in the initial stage, so before moving to the additional specialization stage, it is possible to notify which item B acquisition level has been determined for the next additional specialization stage. can.
For example, if the item B acquisition level is determined to be level 5, which is the highest, the player can move to a special stage and suggest that the item B acquisition level is level 5, so that the player can stop playing. It is possible to prevent it from being put away. Note that not only level 5 but also other levels may be suggested.
Moreover, the suggestion of the item B acquisition level is not limited to the special stage, but may be suggested by the performance performed during the normal stage.

-Episode pattern lottery At the initial stage, an episode pattern lottery is performed to determine an "episode pattern" in which the execution interval of the episode stage is specified.
Although details will be described later, the episode stage enters when a specified number of games have elapsed while staying in the rush stage, and the episode pattern sets the timing (specified number of games) of entry into the episode stage.
When the main control unit 10 wins a winning combination other than "losing" in the initial stage, the main control unit 10 refers to the "episode pattern lottery table" shown in FIG. An episode pattern is determined by lottery according to the value, and the result is stored in the RAM of the main control unit 10.

For example, there are seven types of episode patterns (episode pattern 1 to episode pattern 7), and each pattern is defined to have a different entry timing to the episode stage.
For example, when episode pattern 1 is determined, as shown in FIG. 15, the first episode stage enters at 25 games, the second at 200 games, the third at 25 games, and The first round is set to start after 50 games, the fifth time after 100 games, and the sixth time after 200 games.
Although each episode pattern shown in FIG. 15 is set to enter the episode stage six times during 600 games, the number of games and the number of entries may be varied for each episode pattern. (For example, 4 times in 600 games, 7 times in 400 games, etc.)
In this way, since the timing of entering the episode stage can be made irregular, the timing of entering the episode stage can be made unexpected, and the interest can be improved.

・Additional specialized stage ceiling game number lottery In the initial stage, the number of additional specialized stage ceiling games is drawn to determine the upper limit number of games (ceiling number of games) during the rush stage stay until the next transition to the additional specialized stage. A lottery will be held.
Specifically, upon winning a winning combination other than "losing", the main control unit 10 refers to the "additional specialization stage ceiling game number lottery table" shown in FIG. The number of stage ceiling games is determined by lottery, and the result is stored in the RAM of the main control section 10.
The number of top-up specialized stage ceiling games is subtracted by 1 when a 3-bet game is executed during the stay in the rush stage, and when it reaches "0", the number of games is forcibly moved to the top-up specialized stage. .
It is assumed that the "additional special stage ceiling game number lottery table" shown in FIG. As a result, the higher the setting, the higher the probability of re-entering the additional specialization stage.
Also, if you move to the additional specialization stage due to other opportunities (such as when you acquire the specified number of item A (8 pieces) during the rush stage or episode stage), the number of additional specialization stage ceiling games will be determined again. It is preferable.

- Item A initial value lottery At the initial stage, an item A initial value lottery is performed to determine the initial value of "Item A".
Details will be described later, but item A can be acquired (on top of that) while staying in the rush stage and episode stage (see Figures 49 and 51), and when the number of item A acquired reaches the upper limit (8). The transition to the additional specialization stage will be confirmed in .
That is, by acquiring more items A as the game progresses, the period of stay in a specific game state can be extended.
The initial number of items A to be acquired is determined at the initial stage.
Specifically, the main control unit 10, upon winning a winning combination other than "losing", determines the initial value of item A by referring to the "item A initial value lottery table" shown in FIG. It is determined by lottery, and the result is stored in the RAM of the main control unit 10.
For example, as shown in Figure 17, "0" is selected with a probability of 101/255, "1" is selected with a probability of 77/255, and "4" is selected with a probability of 51/255. is set to

(Normal stage)
While staying on the normal stage, for example, a production screen as shown in FIG. 55 is displayed on the display 8.
At the top of the screen, a score counter 81, a period counter 82, a level icon 83, etc. are displayed.
The score counter 81 displays the current score value.
The score counter 81 is configured to display a value five times the score value stored in the RAM of the main control unit 10. Therefore, visually, every time the value of the score counter 81 accumulates ``1000'', a lottery for transition to a pseudo bonus is executed, and when a further ``10000'' is accumulated, the transition to a pseudo bonus is confirmed.
The cycle counter 82 is incremented by 1 every time the score counter 81 reaches "1000". That is, when the period counter 82 reaches "10" from the initial value "0" (when the score reaches "10000"), the transition to the pseudo bonus is confirmed.
The level icon 83 indicates the current destination lottery level, and is displayed in a color corresponding to each level.
The transfer destination lottery level is a parameter that is referenced when determining the transfer destination after the pseudo bonus ends, and the higher the level is determined, the more advantageous the stage will be determined for the player after the pseudo bonus ends. (See Figures 35 and 36).

The normal stage has a low probability state (hereinafter also referred to as low probability) in which it is difficult to win a pseudo bonus, and a high probability state (hereinafter also referred to as high probability) in which it is easier to win a pseudo bonus than the low probability state.
Furthermore, in the normal stage, the difference between the low probability state and the high probability state is clearly notified to the player. For example, the background image on the display 8 is used to notify, and during a low probability state, a "daytime" background image is displayed, and during a high probability state, an "evening" background image or a "night" background image is displayed. Note that this display mode is an example, and any notification mode can be adopted as long as the notification mode is associated with each stage.

Next, various processes executed during normal stage stay will be explained.
During normal stage stay, the following various processes are executed.
・High-accuracy transition lottery ・High-accuracy end lottery ・Pseudo-bonus transition lottery (when winning a rare prize)
・Score acquisition lottery ・Pseudo bonus transition lottery (when the specified score is reached)
・Score special mode transition lottery (when the specified score is reached)
・Destination lottery level promotion lottery (when the specified score is reached)
・Score specialization mode transition lottery ・Score specialization mode end lottery ・Score specialization stage transition lottery (score specialization mode)

- High-probability transition lottery In the normal stage, a high-probability transition lottery is executed to determine whether or not to transition the pseudo bonus lottery state from a low probability state to a high probability state.
Specifically, the main control unit 10 uses the winning of the "weak cherry" as an opportunity to refer to the "high probability transition lottery table" shown in FIG. 18 to determine the transition to the high probability state by lottery, The results are stored in the RAM of the main control unit 10.
For example, when a "weak cherry" is won, the probability of winning is 192/255, of which 10 games are selected as the number of games with a high probability of staying with a probability of 128/255, and the number of games with a high probability of staying with a probability of 64/255. 20 games are set to be selected.
Note that the high-probability transfer lottery may be performed with other winning combinations other than "weak cherry".
Further, the high-probability transition lottery is also executed when a winning combination other than "losing" is won (winning an advantageous section winning combination) during the initial stage stay.

- High-probability end lottery In the normal stage, a high-probability end lottery is executed during the high-probability state to determine whether or not to end the high-probability state.
During the high-probability state, the number of high-probability stay games determined in the high-probability transition lottery is subtracted by 1 for each game, and when the high-probability stay game number reaches "1", the main control unit 10 operates as shown in FIG. It is determined whether or not to end the high probability state by referring to the "high probability end lottery table" shown in FIG.
For example, as shown in Figure 19, if you win a regular win (a winning win other than a rare win that includes a "lose"), you will win with a probability of 64/255, and if you win a rare win, you will win. is set to be fixed (255/255). If you win the lottery, the number of high-probability stay games will be maintained and the high probability state will continue; if you do not win, the high-probability stay game count will be subtracted by 1 and become "0", and the low probability state will continue. Move to. Note that the present invention is not limited to this, and when the lottery is won, the state may be shifted to a low probability state.

・Pseudo-bonus transition lottery (when winning a rare role)
In the normal stage, a lottery for transition to a pseudo bonus is executed in response to the winning of a rare combination.
Specifically, when staying in a low probability state, the main control unit 10 determines whether to shift to a pseudo bonus by referring to the "pseudo bonus transition lottery table (low probability)" shown in FIG. is determined by lottery, and the result is stored in the RAM of the main control unit 10.
For example, the probability of winning a "weak cherry" is 1/255, the probability of winning a "weak chance" is 26/255, the probability of winning a "strong cherry" is 51/255, The probability of winning is 1/255 when winning ``Watermelon'', and the probability of winning when winning ``Strong Chance'' is 51/255.

In addition, in the pseudo-bonus transfer lottery, it is possible to win a "fake" prize.
For example, the probability of winning a "weak cherry" is 1/255, the probability of winning a "weak chance" is 229/255, the probability of winning a "strong cherry" is 204/255, It is set so that the probability of winning is 1/255 when winning a "watermelon", and the probability of winning when winning a "strong chance" is 204/255.
In the case of a fake win, an effect is performed to attract the player's expectations as if he had won a pseudo bonus.

In addition, when the main control unit 10 is staying in a high probability state, by referring to the "pseudo bonus transition lottery table (high probability time)" shown in FIG. The result is stored in the RAM of the main control unit 10.
For example, if you win a "weak cherry" you will win with a probability of 26/255, if you win a "weak chance" you will win with a probability of 51/255, if you win a "strong cherry" you will win with a probability of 128/255, It is set so that the probability of winning is 26/255 when winning a "watermelon", and the probability of winning is 128/255 when winning a "strong chance".
In addition, the probability of winning a fake is 26/255 when winning a "weak cherry", the probability of winning a fake is 204/255 when winning a "weak chance", and the probability of winning a fake is 127/255 when winning a "strong cherry". The settings are set so that the probability of winning with a fake is 26/255 when winning a "watermelon", and the probability of winning with a fake is 127/255 when winning a "strong chance".
In addition, even if you win a winning combination other than "lose" in the initial stage, by referring to the "Pseudo-bonus transfer lottery table (high probability)" shown in Figure 21, the transfer lottery to pseudo-bonus will be executed. It is supposed to be done.

In the pseudo bonus transition lottery (when winning a rare combination), if the pseudo bonus is won or if the fake is won, the main control unit 10 controls the transition to the precursor stage (arrow B in FIG. 9). ).
In this case, in the harbinger stage, the harbinger performance (harbinger A) is executed for a predetermined number of games, and in the final game of the harbinger performance, the result of whether or not the pseudo bonus has been won is announced.
In Omen A, the contents of the presentation are basically the same for both the case of winning a pseudo bonus and the case of winning a fake bonus, but by varying the contents of the final notification, the expectations of the player are adjusted. It is designed to hold your attention until the very end.

・Score acquisition lottery In the normal stage, a score acquisition lottery is executed when a replay role or a bell role wins.
Specifically, the main control unit 10 determines the score to be acquired based on the current score level (level L or level H) by referring to the "score acquisition lottery table (normal stage)" shown in FIG. It is determined by lottery, and the result is stored in the RAM of the main control unit 10.
As shown in FIG. 22, it is easier to select a higher score when level H is determined than when level L is determined.
Note that the score acquisition lottery may be performed not only when the replay role or the bell role wins, but also when another winning role wins or wins.

・Pseudo bonus transfer lottery (when the specified score is reached)
In the normal stage, when the score obtained through the progress of the game reaches the specified value (200) (score counter 81 reaches "1000"), a lottery for transition to a pseudo bonus is executed.
Specifically, the main control unit 10 performs a lottery for transition to a pseudo bonus based on a lottery pattern by referring to the "pseudo bonus transition lottery table (when a prescribed score is reached)" shown in FIG.
For example, as shown in FIG. 23, if the current lottery pattern is "Pt0", the fake win is confirmed, and if the current lottery pattern is "Pt1", the fake win has a probability of 204/255, and the probability is 51/255. The setting is such that the probability of winning the pseudo bonus is 255, and in the case of "Pt2", the winning of the pseudo bonus is confirmed.
In the lottery, if the pseudo bonus is won or the fake bonus is won, the main control unit 10 controls the gaming state to shift to the precursor stage (arrow B in FIG. 9).
In this case, in the harbinger stage, the harbinger performance (harbinger B) is executed for a predetermined number of games, and in the final game of the harbinger performance, the result of whether or not the pseudo bonus has been won is announced.

・Score special mode transition lottery (when the specified score is reached)
In the normal stage, when the acquired score reaches the specified value (200), a lottery to shift to the "score specialization mode" is executed.
The score specialization mode is a mode in which a lottery is held to move to a score specialization stage where a large amount of scores can be obtained.
For example, there are three types of score specialization modes (short, middle, and long), and in the order of long, middle, and short, the expectation level for staying in the score specialization stage for a long time increases. (See Figure 28).
The main control unit 10 determines the transition to the score specialization mode by lottery by referring to the “score specialization mode transition lottery table (when a specified score is reached)” shown in FIG. 10 RAMs.
For example, as shown in Figure 24, if the current lottery pattern is "Pt0", the winning of the score special mode (short or middle) is confirmed, and if the current lottery pattern is "Pt1", the probability is 13/255. The setting is such that if the player wins the short circuit and the result is "Pt2", the non-win is confirmed.
In addition, if you are already in the score-specific mode, only if a mode higher than the current mode is determined in the lottery, you will be able to move (rewrite) to the determined score-specific mode. It has become.

・Destination lottery level promotion lottery (when the specified score is reached)
In the normal stage, every time the score reaches the specified value (200), a promotion lottery for the transfer destination lottery level is executed.
Specifically, the main control unit 10 determines the destination lottery level based on the value of the current cycle counter by referring to the “transition destination lottery level promotion lottery table (when the specified score is reached)” shown in FIG. Decide whether to promote or not.
For example, as shown in FIG. 25, if the cycle counter is "5", promotion is confirmed (255/255), and if the cycle counter is other than "5", promotion is drawn with a probability of 13/255. is set to win.
If you win the lottery, 1 will be added to your current destination lottery level.
Note that when the cycle counter is other than "5", the probability of winning is the same, but the invention is not limited to this, and the probability of winning may be different for some or all of the cycle counters.
Further, the numerical value added when winning the promotion lottery is not limited to "1", but may be 2 or more.

・Score specialization mode transition lottery In the normal stage, a score specialization mode transition lottery is executed to determine whether to transition to the score specialization mode.
Specifically, upon winning “Watermelon”, the main control unit 10 refers to the “score specialization mode transition lottery table (Watermelon)” shown in FIG. Based on the set value set, a lottery to enter the score special mode is performed.
For example, as shown in FIG. 26, the higher the set value is, the easier it is to win the score special mode.

In addition, the main control unit 10 takes advantage of winning a "one-card winning combination" to refer to the "score specialization mode transition lottery table (one-card winning combination)" shown in FIG. Based on the number of winnings, the transition to the score special mode is determined by lottery.
For example, as shown in Figure 27, if the number of consecutive winnings with one card is 15 to 19 times, the probability of winning is 128/255, and the probability of winning is 102/255. " is selected, and "Long" is selected as the score special mode with a probability of 26/255.
In addition, if the number of consecutive winnings for a single winning combination is 20 or more times, the winning is confirmed, and "Middle" will be selected as the score special mode with a probability of 191/255, and the score will be selected with a probability of 64/255. "Long" is set to be selected as the specialization mode.
That is, when winning a one-card winning combination in the current game, the higher the number of consecutive winnings of the one-card winning combination up to the current game, the higher the expectation of winning in the score special mode.
In addition, if you are already in the score-specific mode, only if a mode higher than the current mode is determined in the lottery, you will be able to move (rewrite) to the determined score-specific mode. It has become.

Here, it is assumed that winning a 1-card winning combination includes both winning a ``1-card winning combination 1 to 3'' and winning a ``push order bell 1 to 6'' when the winning number stops. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and only one of these may be used.
In addition, the drawing for transition to the score specialization mode may be performed not only when a single winning combination is won, but also when other winning combinations are consecutively won or won.
In addition, we will not only hold a lottery to switch to the score-specific mode in all games where a 1-card winning combination has been won, but also hold a lottery to transition to the score-specific mode in games where the continuous winning of 1-card winnings has been interrupted. You can do it like this.
Further, the score specialization mode transition lottery is executed even when a "watermelon" or a "1-card winning combination" is won (winning an advantageous section winning combination) in the initial stage.

・Score specialization mode end lottery During score specialization mode, a score specialization mode end lottery is performed every game to determine whether or not to continue the score specialization mode.
Specifically, the main control unit 10 ends the score specialization mode based on the type of score specialization mode at that time by referring to the "score specialization mode end lottery table" shown in FIG. Determine whether or not.
For example, as shown in Figure 28, the probability of not winning (continuing) is set to be high based on the relationship Long > Middle > Short, and score specialization is performed until winning (terminating) is selected. Will stay in mode.
In addition, if you choose to win (end), you will not immediately exit the score specialization mode, but will move to the mode one rank lower, and if you win the lottery while staying in "Short", you will not be able to enter the score specialization mode for the first time. The mode may be terminated.

・Score specialization stage transition lottery During score specialization mode, a transition lottery to the score specialization stage will be held.
Specifically, the main control unit 10 refers to the "score specialization stage transition lottery table" shown in FIG. 29, and determines the transition to the score specialization stage by lottery.
For example, as shown in Figure 29, if a winning combination other than the "Watermelon" winning combination is won, the winning probability is 26/255, and if the "Watermelon" winning combination is won, the winning is confirmed. has been done.
Note that if a winning combination other than "Watermelon" is won, the winning probability of the lottery may be made different, for example, the winning probability may be made different between the rare winning combination and the non-rare winning combination.
If the player wins in the score specialization stage shift lottery, the main control unit 10 controls the gaming state to shift to the score specialization stage (arrow D in FIG. 9).

(Score specialized stage)
The score special stage is a stage where one set consists of five games, and it is possible to obtain a large number of scores. Note that the number of games is not limited to five games per set, and may be any number of games.
In the score special stage, a score lottery is held for every game.
Specifically, the main control unit 10 refers to the "score acquisition lottery table (score specialized stage)" shown in FIG. 30, and determines the score to be acquired by lottery based on the winning combination of the current game. , the results are stored in the RAM of the main control unit 10.
For example, as shown in Figure 30, it is set so that a score can be obtained for all winning combinations, and it is easier to select a higher score when winning a rare combination than when winning a non-rare combination. is set to . Note that the present invention is not limited to this, and if some of the winning combinations are won, the score may not be obtained.
While staying at the score specialization stage, for example, a score counter 81, a period counter 82, and a level icon 83 are displayed on the display 8, and the score obtained in the current game is displayed in the center of the screen.
Note that at the start of the score special stage, the score counter 81, period counter 82, and level icon 83 take over the information that was displayed at the end of the previous normal stage.

Then, when the acquired score reaches the specified number (200) (score counter 81 reaches "1000") during the stay in the score specialization stage, the main control unit 10 controls the pseudo bonus transition lottery described above. (When the specified score is reached) will be executed in the next game after the score specialization stage ends.
Also, at this time, if the score has reached the specified number (2000) (score counter 81 has reached "10000"), the transition to CZ3, which will be described later, is confirmed, so thereafter, the transition to the specific gaming state do.
In addition, in the score specialization stage, the above-mentioned pseudo-bonus transition lottery (when winning the rare combination) may be executed in response to the winning of the rare combination.

Furthermore, in the score specialization stage, a score specialization stage continuation lottery is executed in the final game (fifth game) to determine whether or not to continue the score specialization stage.
Specifically, the main control unit 10 determines whether or not to continue the score specialization stage by referring to the "score specialization stage end lottery table" shown in FIG.
For example, as shown in FIG. 31, the setting is such that the probability of winning (continues) is 26/255 and the probability of not winning (terminates) is 229/255. If the lottery is won, the score special stage continues for one set, and if the lottery is not won, the main control unit 10 controls to move to the normal stage (arrow E in FIG. 9).
Note that the opportunity for the continuous lottery is not limited to the final game (fifth game), but may be at the start of the game or during the game. Furthermore, when winning the continuous lottery, the award is not limited to one set, but two or more sets may be awarded.

(Omen stage)
The precursor stage has precursor A, precursor B, and precursor C.
Omen A occurs when a pseudo bonus is won or a fake is won in the pseudo bonus transition lottery described above (when a rare combination is won).
Precursor B occurs when a pseudo bonus is won or a fake is won in the above-mentioned pseudo bonus transition lottery (when the specified score is reached).
Precursor C occurs when, in the normal gaming state, the player wins the lottery to enter the bug mode, or wins a fake (hereinafter referred to as bug fake) in the lottery to enter the bug mode. Note that details of the bug mode and precursor C will be described later.
If the pseudo bonus or bug mode is not won for each omen, the main control unit 10 controls the stage to move to the normal stage after each omen ends (arrow C in FIG. 9).

For each omen, the omen effect is executed on the display 8 for a predetermined number of games.
In the sign A and the sign B, a sign effect is executed to notify whether or not the game will eventually shift to a pseudo bonus.
The foreshadowing effect when you win a pseudo bonus (hereinafter also referred to as the real omen) and the omen effect when you win a fake bonus (hereinafter also referred to as fake omen) are basically the same image effects. By varying the content of the final notification, it is possible to hold the expectations of the players until the end.

Further, when a fake omen is executed in omen A and omen B, or when a bug fake omen is executed on omen C, a score acquisition lottery is executed in the final game of the omen performance.
Specifically, the main control unit 10 refers to the “score acquisition lottery table (fake precursor)” shown in FIG. 32, determines the score to be acquired by lottery, and stores the result in the RAM of the main control unit 10. Remember.
For example, as shown in FIG. 32, the probability of winning is 191/255, of which the score "10" is selected with a probability of 102/255, and the score "200" is selected with a probability of 4/255. It is set as follows.
If a fake win is won in Omen A and Omen B, the player will not be transferred to the pseudo bonus, giving the player a sense of loss after the fake omen ends. can be obtained, the player's sense of loss can be reduced.

In addition, in the case of the precursor A and the precursor B, when the present precursor is executed, the promotion lottery of the transfer destination lottery level is executed.
Specifically, the main control unit 10 refers to the "destination lottery level promotion lottery table (real sign)" shown in FIG. Decide whether or not.
For example, as shown in Figure 33, the probability of winning a "weak cherry" is 3/255, the probability of winning a "weak chance" is 13/255, and the probability of winning a "strong cherry" is 26/255. It is set so that the probability of winning is 255, the probability of winning is 3/255 when winning "Watermelon", and the probability of winning is 26/255 when winning "Strong Chance".
If you win the lottery, 1 will be added to your current destination lottery level.
It should be noted that the promotion lottery for the transition destination lottery level may be executed not only during this precursor stage, but also after the precursor stage ends and when transitioning to another gaming state (for example, pseudo bonus preparation stage, etc.).

(pseudo bonus preparation stage)
The pseudo bonus preparation stage enters through the precursor stage after winning the pseudo bonus in the normal gaming state (arrow F in FIG. 9).
The pseudo-bonus preparation stage continues until a "one-card hand 1 to 3" is won, and when a "one-card hand 1 to 3" is won, the main control unit 10 controls the stage to shift to a pseudo bonus. (arrow H in Figure 9).
In addition, in the pseudo bonus preparation stage, if you win "1-card combinations 1 to 3", based on the operation of the start lever 3 of the winning game, an image will be displayed (for example, ``Aim for the BAR!'') and a press order navigation prompting the player to reverse press are displayed to prompt the player as to when to move to the pseudo bonus.
In addition, "winning a 1-card hand 1 to 3", which is the trigger for ending the pseudo-bonus preparation stage, refers to "a 1-card payout that can be stopped and displayed when any of the 1-card hands 1 to 3 wins". This includes "the combination of symbols that occur is stopped and displayed." That is, not only when the "BAR" symbols are aligned in a straight line and stopped and displayed, but also when a combination of other symbols is stopped and displayed, the transition to the pseudo bonus occurs.

Further, the pseudo bonus preparation stage is partially controlled to be in an AT state.
"Partially controlled to AT state" means that if you win "Press Order Bells 1 to 6", the press order notification will be basically "Notification" → "Non-notification" → "Notification" → By alternating the order of "non-notification", etc., it is shown that the pressing order of the "pushing order bell" is partially notified.
By performing such press order notification control, it is possible to prevent medals from being paid out excessively to the player, and it is possible to prevent the profit balance between the gaming parlor and the players from being greatly disrupted.
In addition, if the player accidentally wins the push order bell when the push order is "non-notification", the notification of the next push order will remain "non-notification" (the push order bell will not be announced). It is controlled so that it is not "notified" until it is missed.
Note that the present invention is not limited to this, and a lottery may be held for each game to determine whether or not to "inform" the push order based on a predetermined probability (for example, 50%).

In addition, in the pseudo bonus preparation stage, similarly to the score specialization stage described above, a score acquisition lottery is executed for each game based on the winning combination of the current game (see FIG. 30), and the acquired scores are added.
If the score reaches the specified number (200) during the stay in the pseudo-bonus preparation stage, the aforementioned transfer destination lottery level promotion lottery (when the specified score is reached) is executed (see FIG. 25).
Further, while staying in the pseudo bonus preparation stage, a cycle counter 82 and a level icon 83 are displayed on the display 8. At the start of the pseudo-bonus preparation stage, the period counter 82 and level icon 83 take over the information that was displayed at the end of the previous normal stage, and depending on the score acquisition status, the period counter 82 is incremented, A promotion effect of the level icon 83 is performed.

(pseudo bonus)
The pseudo bonus is a gaming state that is controlled to be an AT state and in which an increase in medals can be expected.
The pseudo bonus continues until "push order bells 1 to 6" are won eight times, and when "push order bells 1 to 6" are won eight times, the main control unit 10 moves to the transition destination determination stage. control (arrow I in FIG. 9).

During the pseudo bonus, for example, an effect screen as shown in FIG. 56 is displayed on the display 8.
At the top of the screen, the number of remaining push order bell wins 84 is displayed, and at the bottom left of the screen, the destination lottery level 85 is displayed.
The initial value of the remaining push order bell winning count 84 is "8", and is subtracted by 1 each time "push order bells 1 to 6" are won.
In the destination lottery level 85, the current destination lottery level (for example, Lv2, etc.) is displayed. Furthermore, at the start of the pseudo bonus, the information of the level icon 83 that was displayed at the end of the immediately preceding pseudo bonus preparation stage is inherited and displayed at the destination lottery level 85.
Further, the screen frame portion of the display 8 displays a color corresponding to the current destination lottery level. For example, as the destination lottery level increases, the display color of the frame changes in the order of, for example, "white → blue → green → red → rainbow."

Furthermore, in the pseudo bonus, a promotion lottery for the transfer destination lottery level is executed.
Specifically, the main control unit 10 determines the current destination lottery level based on the winning combination of the current game by referring to the “transition destination lottery level promotion lottery table (pseudo bonus)” shown in FIG. It is determined whether to promote or not, and the result is stored in the RAM of the main control unit 10.
For example, as shown in FIG. 34, based on the relationships "common bell"<"push order bell"<"weakcherry","weakchance","watermelon"<"strongcherry"<"strongchance", It is set so that the expectation of winning is high. In addition, if a "strong cherry" or "strong chance" is won, the winning is confirmed.
If you win the lottery, 1 or 2 will be added to your current destination lottery level. Note that the level added when winning may be set to 3 or more.
In addition, if the transfer destination lottery level reaches the maximum level (level 5), certain benefits (transition to pseudo bonus confirmed, transition to specific gaming state confirmed, bug mode confirmed, specific game until the advantageous section limiter is reached) (confirmation of stay in the state) may be given.

In addition, entry into the pseudo bonus can occur in addition to when the score counter 81 reaches "10000" in the normal gaming state or when a rare combination is won. ” (pseudo-bonus ceiling number of games), the transition is made to a pseudo-bonus.
Note that the number of pseudo bonus ceiling games is not limited to this, and can be set arbitrarily, and may be larger than 500 games or smaller than 500 games. Furthermore, the higher the setting, the smaller the number of pseudo bonus ceiling games may be selected.

(Migration destination decision stage)
The transition destination determination stage is a gaming state that enters after the end of the pseudo bonus and is partially controlled to an AT state.
The transition destination determination stage continues until the winning game of "Press order bells 1 to 6" and the next game are played, and when these two games are played, the main control unit 10 causes the stage to move to another stage. (arrow J, arrow K, arrow L in FIG. 9). That is, the transition destination determination stage will be completed in two games at the shortest.

Then, between these two games, a destination determination lottery is executed to determine the destination after the destination determination stage is completed.
As the transition destination, one of CZ (CZ1 to CZ3), additional specialized stage, and initial stage is determined by lottery.
In the transfer destination determination lottery, a lottery is conducted based on the lottery method (stable or turbulent) selected by the player. This lottery method can be selected from the selection operation acceptance screen displayed on the display 8 in the winning game of "Press Order Bells 1 to 6".
Then, in the next game, an effect is performed to notify the lottery result (transition destination).
Note that the presentation mode during the transfer destination determination lottery and the transfer destination determination stage will be described later.

(Chance Zone (CZ))
The CZ enters after the end of the destination determination stage, and is started from the type of CZ determined in the destination determination stage.
CZ has CZ1, CZ2, and CZ3, and is set so that the expectation level of transition to a specific gaming state is high based on the relationship CZ1<CZ2<CZ3.
CZ continues until the specified number of games set for each CZ is played (until the number of remaining games becomes "0"), and in CZ1 and CZ2, the specified gaming state is continued until the specified number of games is played. A lottery will be held to decide whether to move on or not.

CZ1 is a gaming state controlled to a non-AT state.
CZ1 is composed of a first half (CZ1-1) and a second half (CZ1-2), and after the end of CZ1-1, the main control unit 10 controls the shift to CZ1-2 (as shown in FIG. 9). arrow M).
In CZ1-1, games are played continuously for a predetermined number of games (for example, 7 games), and during this period, the number of staying games in CZ1-2 (hereinafter referred to as the number of ST games) is determined.
Specifically, the main control unit 10 refers to the "ST game number addition lottery table" shown in FIG. The decision will be made by lottery.
For example, as shown in FIG. 39, if the replay combination is won, the winning probability is 128/255, and if the rare combination is won, the winning is confirmed (255/255).
If the lottery is won, "1 game" is added to the number of ST games. In other words, if you win the additional lottery for all games (7 games) during your stay in CZ1-1, the maximum number of ST games will be 14 games (initial number of games (7 games) + number of additional games (7 games)). Become. Note that the number of games to be added is not limited to one game, but may be two or more games.

Furthermore, in CZ1-1, a lottery for acquiring rewind stock is executed.
With the rewind stock, even if the number of ST games becomes "0" as the game progresses in CZ1-2, the number of ST games set at the start of CZ1-2 can be set again and CZ1-2 can be played again. It is the right to be able to rewind (rewind).
Therefore, the more rewind stock a player has, the longer he can stay in CZ1-2, and the higher the expectation of transition to a specific gaming state.
Specifically, the main control unit 10 refers to the "rewind stock lottery table" shown in FIG. The data is stored in the RAM of the control unit 10.
For example, as shown in FIG. 40, the winning probability is set to 26/255 when "weak cherry", "weak chance", and "watermelon" are won.
In addition, in CZ1-2, if you own the rewind stock and win the lottery to move to a specific gaming state, the rewind stock will be converted to the "guaranteed number of specific winning combinations" described later. It looks like this.
Therefore, in CZ1-2, the unused rewind stock is used without wasting it in subsequent games, so it is possible to prevent the player from losing interest.

FIG. 57 shows an example of a screen displayed on the display 8 during stay in CZ1.
On the left side of the screen of the display device 8, the number of remaining ST games 86, the total number of ST games 87, and the number of rewind stocks 88 are displayed, and at the top of the screen, the number of battle breakthroughs 89 is displayed. The numbers 1 to 4 of the number of battle breakthroughs 89 indicate the number of battles that were breached during CZ1-2.
During your stay in CZ1-1, if you win the lottery to add the number of games, the number of remaining ST games 86 and the total number of ST games 87 will be added, and if you win the lottery to acquire rewind stock, you will receive the rewind stock. The number 88 is added.

In CZ1-2, the game progresses based on the number of ST games determined in CZ1-1, and a game with a transition to a specific game state is executed.
Specifically, when the number of remaining ST games 86 does not reach "0" and either the replay combination or the rare combination is won four times in total, a transition is made to the specific gaming state.

FIG. 59 shows an example of the effect displayed on the display 8 during the stay in CZ1-2.
During the stay in CZ1-2, a performance is performed to attract the player's anticipation for the transition to a specific gaming state. For example, a battle effect in which an ally character and an enemy character compete is executed (FIG. 59(a)).
As for the outcome of the battle performance, if the replay role or rare role is won before the remaining ST games number 86 reaches "0", an effect in which the ally character wins is performed (FIG. 59(c)), and the replay is performed. If the win or the rare win is not won, an effect is performed in which the ally character is defeated in the final game (the number of remaining ST games 86 is "0") (FIG. 59(b)).
If the ally character wins, one "CLEAR" will be displayed in the battle breakthrough number 89, the remaining ST game number 86 will be set again, and the second battle effect will start (Figure 59 ( e)).

On the other hand, if the ally character is defeated and the number of rewind stocks 88 is "0", the battle performance ends (FIG. 59(f)), and the main control unit 10 causes the main control unit 10 to proceed to the initial stage. control (arrow O in FIG. 9).
However, in this case, if the number of rewind stocks 88 is 1 or more, one of the rewind stocks 88 is consumed and the number of ST games determined in CZ1-1 is set again. That is, CZ1-2 becomes playable again based on the number of ST games set at the start of CZ1-2.
Note that the present invention is not limited to this, and the number of games of CZ1-2 that is set when the rewind stock number 88 is consumed may be the initial number of games of CZ1-2 (for example, 7 games).
Then, on the display 8, an effect is performed in which the ally character is revived, and the battle effect for the first battle is started again (FIG. 59(d)).
After that, by winning either the replay role or the rare role a total of 4 times, the 4 battles are won, and when all 89 battle breakthroughs are displayed as "CLEAR" (Figure 59 (g)), the main control After the number of games of CZ1-2 being executed is exhausted, the unit 10 controls the stage to move to the additional specialization stage (arrow N in FIG. 9).

In addition, when winning the replay role or the rare role (when an ally character wins), the number of "CLEAR" with the battle breakthrough number of 89 displayed is not limited to one, but may be two or more.
In addition to displaying "CLEAR" with the number of battle breakthroughs being 89, information regarding the additional specialized stage to which the player will move next time may be displayed. For example, the type of item B that will be referenced in the next specialization stage may be displayed.
As a result, it is possible to increase the player's interest by indicating the level of expectation for the next special add-on stage.

In addition, in CZ1-2, a lottery for transition to a specific gaming state is executed in addition to the number of battle breakthroughs described above.
Specifically, the main control unit 10 determines whether or not to shift to a specific gaming state by referring to the "one-hit breakthrough lottery table" shown in FIG. 41, triggered by the winning of a rare combination.
For example, as shown in Figure 41, the probability of winning a "weak cherry" is 1/255, the probability of winning a "weak chance" is 26/255, and the probability of winning a "strong cherry" is 51/255. It is set so that the probability of winning is 255, the probability of winning is 1/255 when winning "Watermelon", and the probability of winning when winning "Strong Chance" is 51/255.
In this way, regardless of the number of battle breakthroughs (89), it is possible to shift to a specific game state in one game, thereby increasing the interest of the game.
Furthermore, in the lottery, the expectation level of winning may be varied based on the number of breakthroughs in the current battle. For example, the winning probability may become higher or lower as the number of breakthroughs in the current battle (the number of "CLEAR" displayed) increases.

CZ2 is a gaming state controlled to be a non-AT state, and is completed in one game.
In CZ2, in response to the operation of the start lever 3, a lottery for transition to a specific gaming state is executed.
Furthermore, in CZ2, when the start lever 3 is operated, a so-called freeze effect is executed that pauses the progress of the game for a predetermined period (for example, 20 to 30 seconds), and at the end of the freeze effect, the effect button 2c is pressed. By accepting the operation, it is notified whether or not to move to a specific gaming state.
Specifically, the main control unit 10 refers to the "AT transition lottery table (CZ2)" shown in FIG. 42, and determines the transition to the specific gaming state by lottery based on the winning combination of the current game. , the results are stored in the RAM of the main control unit 10.
For example, as shown in Figure 42, if you win a rare combination, the winning is guaranteed (255/255), and if you win a winning combination other than the rare combination, you will win with a probability of 150/255. is set to . In this way, CZ2 is a gaming state in which it is easier to shift to a specific gaming state than CZ1.
If the lottery is won, the main control unit 10 controls the transition to the special add-on stage (arrow P in FIG. 9), and if the lottery is not won, the main control unit 10 , and control to move to the initial stage (arrow Q in FIG. 9).

CZ3 is a gaming state controlled by the AT state, and games are played for 10 games.
In CZ3, the transition to a specific gaming state is determined at the time of entry, and the main control unit 10 controls the transition to the additional specialization stage after the number of games of CZ3 being executed is exhausted (as shown in FIG. 9). arrow R).
In CZ3, an additional lottery for the difference number of coins managed in the specific gaming state to which the game transitions after the end of CZ3 is executed.
Specifically, the main control unit 10 refers to the "difference number addition lottery table" shown in FIG. The data is stored in the RAM of the main control unit 10.
As shown in Figure 43, it is set so that no matter which winning combination is won, there will be an additional bonus, and winning a rare winning combination will result in a relatively larger difference in the number of winnings (height difference number) than winning a non-rare winning combination. ) is now selected. Note that the present invention is not limited to this, and a winning combination that is not topped up may be provided.
In addition, if you win "Press Order Bells 1 to 6" (see Figure 7), which have a high winning probability in the internal lottery process, the winning probability for the additional number of tickets "10" to "50" will be the same. (64/255), there is a high expectation that the number of sheets due to the height difference will be increased in CZ3.
In this way, when moving to a specific gaming state via CZ3, it is possible to increase (add on) the remaining difference number of coins while staying in the next specific gaming state, which is advantageous for the player.

In addition, in the above explanation, only CZ3 is controlled to the AT state, and CZ1 and CZ2 are controlled to the non-AT state, but this is not limited to this, and all may be controlled to the AT state. may be controlled to a non-AT state. Alternatively, only some CZs may be controlled to be in the AT state, and the remaining CZs may be controlled to be in the non-AT state.

(Specific gaming state)
The specific game state is roughly divided into a first half stage consisting of an additional special stage, a rush stage, and an episode stage, and a second half stage consisting of an ending preparation stage, an ending challenge, and an ending.
In this embodiment, all stages of the first half stage and the ending preparation stage and ending challenge of the second half stage are managed by the number of differential sheets (differential number management type), and the ending is managed by the number of games (number of games management type). type).
Although details will be described later, during the bug mode, all stages of the specific game state become a game number management type game state.

In this embodiment, in the rush stage and the ending preparation stage, the game progresses by consuming (subtracting) the difference number (remaining difference number) according to the winning combination of the current game, and the remaining difference number becomes "0". Continue until.
Furthermore, in the ending, the game progresses by consuming (subtracting) the number of games (remaining number of games) by one for each game, and continues until the number of remaining games becomes "0".
In this way, in the differential number management type gaming state in this embodiment, a difference number subtraction method is applied in which the remaining difference number is subtracted according to the game, and in the game number management type gaming state, the remaining number of remaining games is However, a game number subtraction method is applied in which the number of games is subtracted every game.

When entering the specific gaming state for the first time after moving to the advantageous section (first time entering), an initial difference number of sheets (for example, 100 sheets) is given as the remaining difference number of sheets. Further, the remaining differential number of coins is added (added) when a predetermined condition is satisfied during the specific gaming state, and the duration of the specific gaming state is extended by the amount added (added).
Then, in the first half stage (rush stage), if the remaining differential number reaches "0", there is a high possibility that the specific gaming state will end. Until the number reaches 0, players will play the game with the aim of moving to the second half stage.
In addition, as mentioned above, in the 2-bet game, the winning rate of the "push order bell" is low (see Figure 6), and furthermore, even if the "push order bell" is won, the push order navigation is not generated. Ru.
Therefore, in a specific game state, in a 3-bet game, the remaining differential number of coins is updated as the game progresses, but in a 2-bet game, the remaining differential number is not updated as the game progresses.
As a result, when a 2-bet game is played in a specific gaming state, the number of games played during the advantageous period (counter A1) is counted without updating the remaining differential number of coins, resulting in the advantageous period being wasted. This is disadvantageous for the player.

(Additional specialized stage)
The special add-on stage is a game state where the player stays first after entering the specific game state, and in which it is possible to add a large amount of the difference in the number of sheets.
That is, in the add-on specialization stage, the add-on difference number acquired during the add-on specialization stage is added to the current remaining difference number (initial difference number at the time of initial entry).
Since the remaining number of differential coins at the end of the specialization stage affects the period of stay in a specific gaming state thereafter, it is advantageous for the player to obtain a large number of differential coins during the specialization stage. .
In addition, the additional specialization stage is partially controlled to be in an AT state, and like the pseudo-bonus preparation stage described above, if you win "Press Order Bells 1 to 6", the push order will be notified by "Notification". → "Non-notification" → "Notification" → "Non-notification", etc. are controlled to be performed alternately in this order.

In the special bonus stage, the difference in the number of coins is added based on the winning of a specific combination.
The specific combination is “Replay 1-4” or “1-card combination 1-2”. Note that if a winning combination other than these is won, the difference in the number of coins may be added.
Addition of the difference in the number of sheets (calculation of the number of additional sheets) is performed at least three times during one stay at the special addition stage.
Specifically, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, a guaranteed number of times a specific winning combination can be won (guaranteed number of winnings for a specific winning combination) is set during one stay in the special add-on stage.
The guaranteed number of specific winning combinations is decremented by 1 when a specific winning combination is won. The special bonus stage continues until the guaranteed number of winnings for the specific winning combination reaches "0", and during that time, the difference in the number of bonus coins is calculated. For example, "3 times" is set as the initial value of the guaranteed number of winnings of the specific winning combination.
When the guaranteed number of specific winning combinations reaches "0", the main control unit 10 controls the game to move to the rush stage (arrow S in FIG. 9).
In addition, as mentioned above, in CZ1-2, if you enter the additional specialization stage while owning the rewind stock, the rewind stock will be converted to the guaranteed number of winnings for a specific winning combination. At the start of the additional specialization stage, the amount of rewind stock you own will also be added.

Next, calculation of the additional number of sheets will be explained.
The number of additional sheets is calculated using, for example, the following formula, and various processes described below are executed regarding the calculation of the number of additional sheets.
Add-on difference number = add-on unit difference number × number of loop lottery wins... (formula)
・Additional unit difference number lottery ・Item B acquisition lottery ・Loop execution lottery ・Loop rate lottery ・Loop lottery

・Additional Unit Difference Number Lottery At the add-on specialization stage, with the winning of a specific combination as an opportunity, an additional unit difference number lottery is executed to determine the number of additional unit difference.
Specifically, upon winning a specific combination, the main control unit 10 refers to the "additional unit difference number determination table" shown in FIG. The data is stored in the RAM of the main control unit 10.
For example, as shown in FIG. 44, if "Replay 1" is won, "10" is selected as the additional unit difference number, and if "Replay 2 to 4" is won, "30" is selected. It is set so that when the winning combination 1 is selected, "10" is selected, and when the winning combination 2 is selected, "20" is selected.
The number of additional unit difference determined by the lottery is displayed so as to be visible to the player (see FIG. 60(b), etc.).
Note that the number of additional unit difference sheets can be set to an arbitrary value, and the number of additional unit difference sheets may be determined by lottery based on a predetermined probability of winning.

・Item B acquisition lottery In the additional specialization stage, an item B acquisition lottery in which item B can be acquired is executed.
Specifically, the main control unit 10 determines item B by lottery based on the item B acquisition level determined in the initial stage by referring to the "item B acquisition lottery table" shown in FIG. The results are stored in the RAM of the main control unit 10.
For example, the probability of determining the "King" with the highest expected increase is 3/255 in the case of "Level 0", 8/255 in the case of "Level 1", and In the case of "Level 2", it is 25/255, in the case of "Level 3", it is 25/255, in the case of "Level 4", it is 63/255, and in the case of "Level 5". is set as 255/255. In this way, the higher the item B acquisition level is, the higher the expected value of the item B is determined.
Then, when entering the special add-on stage (when operating the start lever 3), five items B (initial display) are determined as initial values and are stored in the determined order.

The item B determined in the item B acquisition lottery is visually notified to the player on the display 8.
Specifically, at the start of the additional specialization stage, item B is displayed in the item B display areas 90 to 94 in the order in which it was determined (memorized) (see FIG. 60).
That is, the item B display area 90 displays the first determined (memorized) item B (hereinafter referred to as the current item), the item B display area 91 displays the next item B, and the item B is displayed in the item B display area 91. In the B display areas 92 to 94, the other three items B are displayed in the determined (stored) order.

One item B is consumed from the item B display area 90 in each game, and the item B in the item B display areas 91 to 94 is moved to the item B display areas 90 to 93, respectively.
After the item B in the item B display areas 91 to 94 is moved to the item B display areas 90 to 93, if the guaranteed winning number of specific winning combinations is 1 or more, the new item B will be displayed in the item B acquisition lottery ( (see FIG. 45) and is added to the item B display area 94.
In this way, the player is able to grasp the type of item B that will affect the lottery for adding up the difference in the number of tickets, and is able to know the level of expectation for up to five games ahead.
On the other hand, if the guaranteed number of winnings for a specific winning combination is "0", all items B in the item B display areas 91 to 94 will be deleted by playing 4 games without determining a new item B. Then, the additional specialization stage ends.

Note that the five items B for the initial display may be determined upon winning a winning combination other than the "lose" in the initial stage.
In addition, instead of determining the newly added item B by lottery for each game, a plurality of patterns in which item B is defined for multiple games (for example, 128 games) are stored in advance, and any one of the patterns is stored. Item B may be determined based on this.

- Loop execution lottery In the additional specialization stage, a loop execution lottery is executed to determine whether or not to execute a loop lottery for item B determined in the item B acquisition lottery.
Specifically, the main control unit 10 determines whether or not to execute a loop lottery for all items B determined in the item B acquisition lottery by referring to the "loop execution lottery table" shown in FIG. The result is stored in the RAM of the main control unit 10.
For example, as shown in FIG. 46, if item B is a king or queen, the winning of the lottery is confirmed, and the expectation of winning is set to increase in the order of rook, knight, bishop, and pawn.

- Loop rate lottery In the special addition stage, a loop rate lottery is executed to determine the loop rate for the item B won in the loop execution lottery.
Specifically, the main control unit 10 determines the loop rate for each item B by lottery by referring to the “loop rate lottery table” shown in FIG. 47, and stores the result in the RAM of the main control unit 10. do.
For example, as shown in Figure 47, if item B is a pawn, bishop, or king, the loop rate is determined to be 90%, and if item B is a knight, 50% is selected with a probability of 229/255. If item B is a rook, 66% will be selected with a probability of 229/255, and if item B is a queen, one of 66%, 80%, or 90% will be selected with a probability of 85/255. is set to be selected.

The loop rate for each item B determined by the lottery is displayed so as to be visible to the player. For example, by touching a touch sensor provided at a predetermined location of the slot machine 1, the loop rate corresponding to the current item B is displayed in the loop rate display area 95 (see FIG. 60(a)). Note that, if the player does not win the loop execution lottery, the loop rate is not displayed in the loop rate display area 95.
Further, the display of the loop rate is not limited to the current item B, but may display the loop rate for other items B.

・Loop Lottery In the special add-on stage, a loop lottery will be executed when a specific combination is won.
Specifically, the main control unit 10 executes a loop lottery based on the loop rate of the current item B in the game in which the specific combination has been won.
In the loop lottery, if the current item B has been won in the loop execution lottery described above, the lottery is repeatedly executed based on the determined loop rate until the item B is not won.
Then, the consecutive number of winnings in the loop lottery (the number of loop lottery wins) is stored in the RAM of the main control unit 10. In addition, when a loop lottery is executed, it may be arranged such that a winner is always won once.

In this way, the player is given an additional difference number, which is a value obtained by multiplying the number of additional unit difference calculated with the winning of a specific combination by the number of loop lottery wins. Therefore, it is advantageous for the player to determine a large number of additional unit difference and to win many times in the loop lottery.
Then, the difference number that is the sum of the total value of the additional difference number calculated at least three times and the current remaining difference number (initial difference number in the case of the first entry) is the rush stage or This is the remaining difference number at the start of the ending preparation stage.
Note that an additional difference number of at least 100 sheets may be calculated in the calculation of the third additional unit difference number of sheets without providing an initial difference number at the first entry.

Furthermore, in the loop lottery, if the following conditions are met, an upper limit is set on the number of consecutive wins in the loop lottery. For example, "3 times" is set as the upper limit number of wins.
・When the transition to the ending is confirmed (when the value shown by counter B1 is 2075 or more, or when the value shown by counter A2 is 1425 games or more)
・When counter A2+ (remaining difference number of cards / 2) is more than 1000. ・When counter A2 + remaining number of games is more than 500 during bug mode, which will be described later.

In this way, by setting an upper limit on the number of consecutive winnings in the loop lottery, the maximum number of additional winnings that can be obtained by winning one specific combination is 120 (30 coins (maximum number of additional unit difference coins) x 4 times (upper limit of number of loop lottery winnings)).
The reason why we set an upper limit on the number of consecutive winnings in the loop lottery is that in the early stages of an advantageous period, even if you get a large number of additional tickets, you can still use them, but in the final stages of the advantageous period, you cannot use them all. This is because there is a high possibility that the advantageous section limiter will be reached and the advantageous section will be forcibly terminated.
This prevents the player from feeling a sense of loss due to the player having acquired the number of extra coins at the end of the advantageous section, but reaching the advantageous section limiter and forcibly ending the advantageous section.
Further, since the benefit is not completely not given even at the end of the advantageous section, it is possible to prevent the player from feeling a sense of loss.

In addition, by setting an upper limit on the number of consecutive winnings in the loop lottery, the maximum number of additional winnings that can be obtained by winning one specific combination will be ``120'' (less than ``300''), which will be explained later. , the right to extend the stay period of the specialization stage (guaranteed number of specific winnings) is not added. In other words, the guaranteed number of winnings of a specific winning combination is limited to be granted as a benefit.
As a result, at the end of the advantageous section, although the player has acquired the right to extend the additional specialization stage (guaranteed number of winnings for a specific winning combination), the advantageous section limiter is reached and the advantageous section is forcibly terminated. It is possible to prevent a feeling of loss from being given to the person.

In addition, in the extra special stage, in addition to the extra lottery for the number of difference coins that is executed in response to the winning of a specific combination, an additional lottery for the remaining difference number of coins is performed every game.
Specifically, when winning a rare combination, the main control unit 10 refers to the "difference number addition lottery table" shown in FIG. 43, and determines the difference number to be added based on the winning combination by lottery. The result is stored in the RAM of the main control unit 10.
If you win the lottery for adding up the difference number, the difference number to be added is added (added) to the remaining difference number.
In this way, in the special bonus stage, it is possible to increase the remaining differential number of coins, apart from the additional lottery for the differential number triggered by the winning of a specific combination.

Also, while staying at the specialization stage, if you win a rare combination, item B will not be consumed and will be maintained.
In other words, while staying at the special special stage, if you win a winning role other than a specific role or a rare role, this item B will be deleted, but if you win a rare role, this item B will be deleted. Item B is retained.
Note that the present invention is not limited to this, and even if a rare combination is won, the item B for this time may be consumed and a loop lottery may be executed in the same manner as when a specific combination is won.
For example, when winning "weak cherry", "weak chance", or "watermelon", the number of additional units difference is set to "10", and when winning "strong cherry" or "strong chance", the number of additional units difference is set to "20". By doing so, a loop lottery may be executed.
In addition, when winning a rare combination, the guaranteed number of specific winning combinations is not subtracted, but it may be subtracted.

(Rush stage)
The rush stage is controlled to be an AT state, and is an advantageous gaming state for the player in which he can expect an increase in medals.
When entering the rush stage for the first time, the transition will be from the additional specialization stage, and the remaining difference in the number of sheets at the end of the additional specialization stage will be carried over. Then, when the remaining difference number of sheets is used up, the main control section 10 controls to move to the initial stage (arrow U in FIG. 9).
Furthermore, in the rush stage, the game is controlled to move to the episode stage (arrow T in FIG. 9) every time a specified number of games are played, based on the episode pattern determined in the initial stage (see FIG. 15).
Specifically, it is executed in the order of "rush stage → episode stage → rush stage → episode stage → ... rush stage → episode stage".
For example, if episode pattern 1 is determined, "Rush stage (25 games) → Episode stage (18 games) → Rush stage (200 games) → Episode stage (18 games) → ...Rush stage (200 games) ) → episode stage (18 games)" (see FIG. 15).

The rush stage is managed by the difference in the number of coins, so if a winning combination with a higher number of payouts than the number of bets is won, the remaining difference in number of coins will decrease, while a winning combination with a smaller number of payouts than the number of bets will be won. If so, the remaining difference number will increase.
For example, if a 3-bet game is executed and the symbol corresponding to the bell combination (a winning combination with a higher number of payouts than the number of bets) is stopped and displayed when the difference in the number of remaining coins is 100, the difference in the number of coins A certain 5 is subtracted, and the remaining difference number becomes 95 sheets.
On the other hand, when a 3-bet game is executed and the symbol corresponding to a 1-card combination (a winning combination with a smaller number of payouts than the number of bets) is stopped and displayed, the difference in the number of cards, 2, is added and the remaining difference is The number of sheets will be 102.
Further, if the remaining difference number increases due to winning a winning combination with a smaller number of payouts than the number of bets, an upper limit may be set. In this case, for example, the number of remaining differential coins at the start of the rush stage or the maximum remaining differential number in a specific gaming state may be set as the upper limit number.

Further, in the rush stage, an additional lottery for item A is performed.
Specifically, the main control unit 10 determines the number of additions for item A by lottery based on the winning combination of the current game by referring to the "item A addition lottery table (rush stage)" shown in FIG. The result is stored in the RAM of the main control unit 10.
For example, the setting is such that a large number of additions is selected based on the relationship "weak cherry"<"weakchance"<"strongcherry"<"watermelon"<"strongchance".
Incidentally, when a winning combination other than the rare combination is won, an additional lottery for item A may be performed.
The item A determined in the item A acquisition lottery is visually notified to the player on the display 8. For example, information regarding item A acquired in the current game is displayed in the center of the screen of display 8, and the current number of items A, 97, is displayed in the lower left of the screen (see FIG. 58).

Then, when the number of items A reaches the specified number (eight) during the stay in the rush stage, the main control unit 10 controls to move to the additional specialization stage (arrow V in FIG. 9).
In addition, when moving to the additional specialization stage by acquiring the specified number of item A (8 items), if the number of additional specialization stage ceiling games is reached (for example, 10 games or less), an additional specialization stage will be added. One, the right to move to the additional specialization stage is now granted. In this way, it is possible to prevent the player from feeling a sense of loss, such as ``If I play a few more games, I could have moved on to the additional specialized stage.''

In addition, in the rush stage, a lottery for adding up the difference in the number of tickets is carried out.
Specifically, the main control unit 10 refers to the "additional lottery table" shown in FIG. 48, determines the difference number of coins to be added based on the winning combination of the current game by lottery, and transmits the result to the main control. The data is stored in the RAM of the unit 10.
For example, as shown in FIG. 48, the expectation level of winning is set to be high based on the relationships "Watermelon"<"WeakCherry" and "Weak Chance"<"StrongChance"<"StrongCherry". Based on this relationship, the setting is such that a large number of additions is selected.

Furthermore, in the rush stage, when the remaining differential number of coins reaches "0", a lottery for continuation of the specific gaming state is executed.
Specifically, the main control unit 10 refers to the "Rush Stage End Lottery Table" shown in FIG. 50, and determines whether or not the specific gaming state is to be ended by lottery based on the current number of items A owned. decide.
For example, as shown in FIG. 50, it is set so that the greater the number of items A currently owned, the higher the probability of winning the lottery.
If the lottery is won, the main control unit 10 controls the game to move to the special add-on stage (arrow V in FIG. 9), and the specific gaming state continues. On the other hand, if the lottery is not won, the main control unit 10 controls to move to the initial stage (arrow U in FIG. 9), and the specific gaming state ends.
Note that if the lottery is won, the rush stage may be performed again instead of the special add-on stage, or the stage may be shifted to CZ.

(Episode stage)
The episode stage is a gaming state in which the game is controlled to the AT state and games are played for 18 games.
The episode stage enters from the rush stage based on the number of games specified in the episode pattern (see FIG. 15). When 18 games have been played, if the number of times the episode enters is other than the upper limit (sixth time), the main control unit 10 controls the transition to the rush stage (arrow W in FIG. 9), and enters the episode. When the number of times is the upper limit number (sixth time), the main control unit 10 controls to move to the additional specialization stage (arrow X in FIG. 9).
Note that when the number of times the episode enters reaches the upper limit number of times, control may be performed so that the transition to the ending preparation stage occurs after the episode stage ends.

While staying on the episode stage, a predetermined performance is performed on the display 8.
The effects that are executed are associated with the number of times the episode stage is entered, and are comprised of six types (Episode 1 to Episode 6). Furthermore, each episode has different presentation contents (display contents on the display 8, story, BGM, etc.).
When transitioning from the rush stage to the episode stage for the first time (the first time), the production of episode 1 will be executed, and from the next time onwards, when the transition to the episode stage is made, the production will be performed in the order of "episode 2 → episode 3 → ... → episode 6" is executed.
Further, while staying at the episode stage, subtraction of the remaining difference number of sheets is stopped, and the remaining difference number of sheets is not displayed (for example, grayed out) on the display 8. Although the main control section 10 subtracts the difference number of sheets, the sub-control section 20 may stop the subtraction of the remaining difference number on the display 8 and display it.

In the episode stage, an additional lottery for item A is performed.
Specifically, the main control unit 10 determines the number of items A to be added by lottery based on the winning combination of the current game by referring to the "item A addition lottery table (episode stage)" shown in FIG. The result is stored in the RAM of the main control unit 10.
Then, if the number of items A acquired reaches the specified number (eight) while staying in the episode stage, the main control unit 10 moves to the additional specialization stage after playing the remaining number of games in the episode stage. (arrow X in FIG. 9).
Furthermore, the more items A are acquired, the more advantageous benefits are given to the player. For example, if the number of item A acquired is 16 or more, the additional specialization stage will be performed twice in a row after the episode stage ends, and if the number of items A is 24 or more, the additional specialization stage will be performed three times in a row. and executed.
Furthermore, if the player wins the supplementary lottery for item A, the player may be notified that he or she has won in the winning game, or may be notified that he or she has won in a game that is later than the winning game. If the notification is to be made in a game subsequent to the winning game, the winning may be notified by, for example, performing a stop operation according to the push order navigation.

Furthermore, as explained above, if the number of items A obtained reaches the specified number (8) during the stay in the episode stage, the player will move to the additional specialized stage after playing the remaining number of games in the episode stage. You may transition before completing the number of games in the episode stage.
Also, while staying at the episode stage, only the additional lottery for item A is performed, and the additional lottery for the difference in the number of tickets is not performed, but the lottery is not limited to this, and it is also possible to perform an additional lottery for the difference in the number of tickets. .

(Ending preparation stage)
The ending preparation stage is a game state that enters after the end of the special add-on stage executed after the end of the sixth episode stage (episode 6) (arrow Y in FIG. 9) and is controlled to the AT state.
The remaining differential number at the start of the ending preparation stage is the sum of the remaining differential number at the end of the sixth episode stage (episode 6) and the remaining differential number at the end of the immediately preceding specialization stage.
It is possible to stay in the ending preparation stage until the remaining difference number is used up, and when the remaining difference number is used up, the main control unit 10 controls to move to the ending challenge (arrow Z in FIG. 9).

In the ending preparation stage, a lottery to acquire an ending ticket, which is the right to execute a lottery to proceed to the ending, is performed.
Specifically, the main control unit 10 refers to the "ending ticket acquisition lottery table" shown in FIG. The results are stored in the RAM of the main control unit 10.
For example, as shown in Figure 52, if you win the rare prize, the probability of winning the lottery is set high, and if you win the "strong cherry" and "strong chance", the ending ticket is set to be high. Acquisition is confirmed.

If the lottery is won, the player is visually notified on the display 8 that the player has acquired an ending ticket, and 1 is added to the number of ending tickets 98 (see FIG. 62(a)). Note that the number of ending tickets to be added is not limited to one, but may be two or more.
Also, the number of ending tickets you can get may vary depending on the winning combination; for example, if you win a "strong cherry" with a low probability of winning, you will get 5 tickets, and if you win a "weak cherry" you will get 1 ticket. You can also use it as
Further, an upper limit (for example, 10) may be set for the number of ending tickets acquired, and when the number of acquired ending tickets reaches the upper limit, the transition to the ending may be determined.
In this embodiment, two ending tickets are given as an initial value at the start of the ending preparation stage, so in the lottery, a lottery for acquiring the third and subsequent ending tickets will be performed. Note that the initial value of the ending ticket is not limited to this, and may be other than two (including zero).

Furthermore, the ending ticket may include a plurality of types of tickets having different expectations for transition to the ending.
For example, a gold ticket, a silver ticket, and a bronze ticket may be provided, and the level of expectation in the ending transition lottery may be varied based on the relationship of gold ticket>silver ticket>bronze ticket.
Furthermore, when winning the winning lottery for ending tickets, the number 98 of ending tickets may be non-reported (for example, displayed as a "?"), and then notified when transitioning to the ending challenge.
Further, during the stay in the ending preparation stage, not only a lottery for acquiring ending tickets but also an additional lottery for the remaining number of tickets or sets in the ending preparation stage may be performed, so that the ending preparation stage can be extended.

(Ending Challenge)
The ending challenge is a game state that enters after the end of the ending preparation stage and is controlled to an AT state.
In the ending challenge, you can stay for the same number of games as the number of ending tickets acquired in the ending preparation stage.
During your stay in the ending challenge, one ending ticket will be consumed for each game, and a lottery will be drawn to proceed to the ending based on the winning combination of this game.
Specifically, if you win the "one-card winning combination 1 to 3" or the rare winning combination, the winning of the ending transition lottery is confirmed.
Note that the probability of winning the ending transition lottery may vary depending on the winning combination, and may vary depending on the type of ending ticket (gold ticket, silver ticket, bronze ticket) described above.

If you have not won the ending transition lottery by the time the ending ticket reaches "0", a result screen informing you of the game results (number of acquired tickets, etc.) will be displayed on the display 8, and then the main control unit 10 will , control is performed to move to the initial stage (arrow AB in FIG. 9).
On the other hand, if you win the ending transition lottery, an image notifying you that you will transition to the ending is displayed on the display 8, and then the main control unit 10 controls the transition to the ending (see FIG. 9). Arrow AA).
Note that the ending ticket acquisition lottery may be performed at the end of the ending preparation stage, or the ending preparation stage and the ending challenge may be combined into one game state.

(ending)
The ending is a game state that enters after the end of the ending challenge and is controlled to the AT state.
In the ending, the game is played for 60 games, and when the 60 games are played, the main control unit 10 controls to move to the initial stage (arrow AC in FIG. 9).
In addition to entering the ending from the ending challenge, the ending also occurs when the ending limiter is reached.
In other words, when counter A2 (count value of the number of games played in 3-bet games during the advantageous period) reaches 1425 games (condition 1), or when counter B1 (count value of the number of coins acquired (number of difference coins) during the advantageous period) reaches 1425 games (condition 1), ) reaches 2075 sheets (condition 2).
If any of these conditions is met, the ending will begin five games after the game in which the condition was met. At this time, for example, a message such as "games remaining until ending" is displayed on the display 8 to suggest to the player the timing to proceed to the ending.

In addition, in each stage of a specific gaming state, if the remaining difference number reaches "0" between the game in which condition 1 or condition 2 is satisfied and 5 games are played, the end condition of the specific gaming state may be changed. It may be true.
In such a case, even though Condition 1 or Condition 2 is satisfied, the game does not go to the ending, but goes to the initial stage.
Note that the present invention is not limited to this, and if Condition 1 or Condition 2 is satisfied, the process may always proceed to the ending.
For example, if the remaining difference number reaches "0" from the game in which condition 1 or condition 2 is satisfied until five games are played, a display screen that moves to the initial stage is displayed on the display 8. At this time, the game may be controlled to continue staying in the advantageous zone without transitioning to the normal zone, thereby transitioning to the ending after 5 games have been played.
In this way, when the remaining difference number reaches "0", it is made to appear as if the specific gaming state (advantageous section) has ended, and then the transition to the ending is notified, thereby making it easier for the player to It can surprise people and increase their interest.

Moreover, the control is not limited to this, and the following control is also possible.
- Even if the remaining difference number reaches "0" from the game in which condition 1 or condition 2 is met until the game has played 5 games, the player may play 5 games and then proceed to the ending.
・In games where condition 1 or condition 2 is met, the game may transition to an ending.
・If the difference in the number of remaining coins reaches ``0'' from the game in which condition 1 or condition 2 is met until 5 games are played, the game in which the difference in the number of remaining coins reaches ``0'' will move to the ending. Good too.

In addition, if the ending is controlled because one of Conditions 1 and 2 is satisfied, the ending will not be controlled again even if the other of Conditions 1 and 2 is satisfied. .
Note that the present invention is not limited to this, and the ending may be controlled again. For example, the ending in progress may be forcibly ended, and the endings for 60 games may be executed again from the beginning. Alternatively, endings may be continued by executing endings for a predetermined number of games after 60 endings have been played.

Furthermore, during the ending stay, basically no additional lottery for the number of remaining games is performed, so the ending ends with a fixed number of games (60 games).
Therefore, when the ending limiter is reached (condition 1 or condition 2 is met), if you have played only 3 bet games in the previous games, the ending will be 1490 games (1425 games (counter A2 at the time of entering the ending) The game will be completed by +5 games (number of interval games) + 60 games (number of ending games)).
As a result, the ending always ends before the advantageous section limiter (1500 games) is reached, so that the entire effect of the ending can be reliably shown to the player.

Furthermore, the reason why the ending is ended by the 1490th game, which is a predetermined game (10 games) earlier, instead of the 1500th game of the advantageous section limiter, is as follows.
Since the counter A1 related to the advantageous period limiter counts even when a 2-bet game is executed, for example, if the ending is set to end at 1500 games, it is possible to intentionally or accidentally play a 2-bet game during the advantageous period. If it is executed even once, the advantageous section limiter will be reached and the ending will end without being able to see the entire ending effect.
On the other hand, by setting the ending to end at 1490 games, 10 games earlier, even if you run several 2-bet games, you can show the entire ending effect without reaching the limiter of the advantageous section. Because it can be done.

Up to this point, the configuration of the slot machine 1 and each gaming state have been explained, but the slot machine 1 as described above has the following features.
(1) Determining the lottery method for a specific gaming state according to the winning combination and the number of payouts. (2) Being able to end the advantageous section depending on the operation mode (press order). (3) Determining the number of additional winnings. Give a benefit when the upper limit is reached. (4) Be able to transition from a differential number management type gaming state to a game number management type gaming state. (5) Differential number management type gaming state and a game number management type gaming state (6) It is possible to change the ball payout performance according to the operation mode (eye press) These features will be explained in order below.

(1) Determining the lottery method for a specific gaming state according to the winning combination and the number of payouts As described above, in the slot machine 1 of this embodiment, in the destination determination stage, after the transition destination determination stage is completed, Determine and notify the destination gaming state.
Specifically, the transfer destination is determined by lottery in the first winning game of "push order bells 1 to 6" after entering the transfer destination determination stage, and the lottery result (transition destination) is notified in the next game.
Then, the slot machine 1 in this embodiment determines the transfer destination based on the lottery method (stable or turbulent) selected by the player, and selects this lottery method (stable or turbulent) as the winning combination (press order bell). It has the characteristic that it is determined based on the type of winning combination and the number of medals paid out in this winning combination.

First, the determination of the lottery method will be explained.
After entering the transition destination determination stage, if "push order bells 1 to 6" are won, the sub-control unit 20 displays a push order notification screen (see FIGS. 63(a), (c), and (e)). Display it on the device 8.
On the press order notification screen, a display corresponding to the press order display pattern is displayed based on the press order display pattern table (see FIG. 64).
The push order display pattern is the display mode of the push order when "Push Order Bells 1 to 6" are won. Specifically, only the operating order of the winning "push order bells 1 to 6" at the time of the first reel stop operation is displayed, and for the remaining two, the second reel stop operation and the third reel stop operation, Regardless of the order of operations, it is set to display "stable" and "turbulent" from left to right.
In other words, when the correct pressing order for "Press Order Bells 1 to 6" is "Left → Middle → Right" or "Left → Right → Middle", the pressing order display pattern is "1/Stable/Unstable". .
In addition, when the correct pressing order for "Press Order Bells 1 to 6" is "Middle → Left → Right" or "Middle → Right → Left", the press order display pattern is "Stable/1/Uneven". .
In addition, when the correct pressing order for "Press Order Bells 1 to 6" is "Right → Left → Middle" or "Right → Middle → Left", the pressing order display pattern is "Stable/Uneven/1". .

The press order notification screen includes a press order navigation 51a for the first stop button, and selection navigations 51b and 51b for navigating the selection of the lottery method "stable" and "turbulent". The characters "1, stable, turbulent" are displayed on the push order navigation 51a, selection navigation 51b, and selection navigation 51c, respectively.
In this way, the lottery methods "stable" and "turbulent" are included and displayed in the push order navigation.
When the first reel stop operation is performed according to the press order navigation 51a while the press order notification screen is displayed, a selection operation acceptance screen (see FIGS. 63(b), (d), and (f)) is displayed. .
At this time, if the first reel stop operation is not performed according to the push order navigation 51a (that is, if the stop button 5 corresponding to the "stable" or "turbulent" selection navigation is operated first), , all the push order navigation 51a, selection navigation 51b, and selection navigation 51c disappear.
Furthermore, the background navigation 52 (52a, 52b, 52c) is displayed on the selection operation acceptance screen. The background navigation 52 is a portion of three large areas arranged in the left and right direction.
The background navigation 52a is an area where information such as "Choose with the buttons!" is displayed, prompting the player to select "stable" or "turbulent" as the lottery method by operating the stop button 5. be.
The background navigation 52b is a background area of the selection navigation 51b, and has a red background, and the characters "stable" are further displayed in the background.
The background navigation 52c is a background area of the selection navigation 51c, and has a blue background, and further displays the characters "Haran" in the background.

Therefore, the arrangement of "stable" and "turbulent" in the selection operation reception screen can also be determined by the colors of the background navigations 52b and 52c. Further, the arrangement of "stable" and "turbulent" is always from left to right, regardless of the type of "push order bell". As a result, the slot machine 1 can suppress incorrect selection operations by the player (that is, mistakes in selecting the lottery method "stable" or "turbulent").

For example, if the push order notification screen shown in FIG. The user only has to operate the stop button 5a corresponding to the push order navigation 51a in the first reel stop operation, and then operate the stop button 5b corresponding to the selection navigation 51b in the second reel stop operation.
On the other hand, if you want to select "turbulence", you can operate the stop button 5c corresponding to the selection navigation 51c in the second reel stop operation (see FIG. 63(b)).
Then, the player only has to operate the remaining stop buttons when operating the third reel to stop.

Furthermore, FIGS. 63(c) and 63(d) are examples of a case where "push order bell 3" or "push order bell 4" is won (when the stop button corresponding to the push order navigation 51a is the stop button 5b) 63(e) and (f) show the results when "push order bell 5" or "push order bell 6" is won (when the stop button corresponding to the press order navigation 51a is the stop button 5c). These are examples, and in these cases as well, "stable" or "turbulent" can be selected, similar to the examples in FIGS. 63(a) and 63(b).

Note that when the second reel is stopped, the remaining one selection navigation disappears.
For example, in the scene of FIG. 63(b), when the stop button 5b corresponding to "stability" is operated, the selection navigation 51b and background navigation 52b corresponding to stability disappear, and at the same time, the selection navigation 51c corresponding to turbulence, The background navigation 52c also disappears.
However, the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, after a stop operation of a stop button corresponding to one navigation, the other navigation may be continuously displayed.
Further, when a stop button corresponding to one navigation is stopped, the display contents of the other navigation may be changed to the display contents of one navigation and the display may be continued.

By referring to the push order display pattern table (FIG. 64(a)), the main control unit 10 selects the lottery method ("stable", "turbulent"), the type of "push order bell" and the corresponding The determination is made as follows based on the number of payouts in the winning game of "Press Order Bell".
Specifically, when "push order bell 1", "push order bell 3", and "push order bell 5" are won, if the stop operation is performed in the correct press order and 8 medals are paid out, the lottery method "stable" is determined as
Also, when winning "Push Order Bell 1", "Push Order Bell 3", and "Push Order Bell 5", the stop operation is performed in the incorrect pressing order, the bell spills, the eyes stop, and one medal is paid out. If the lottery is successful, the lottery method will be decided as ``Haran''.
In addition, when winning "Push Order Bell 2", "Push Order Bell 4", and "Push Order Bell 6", if the stop operation is performed in the correct press order and 8 medals are paid out, the lottery method will be "Uneventful". ” to be determined.
Also, when winning "Push Order Bell 2", "Push Order Bell 4", and "Push Order Bell 6", the stop operation is performed in the incorrect pressing order, the bell spills, the eyes stop, and one medal is paid out. If the lottery is successful, "stable" will be decided as the lottery method.

Here, whether a player selects "stable" or "turbulent" may vary from player to player due to the player's personality, preferences, and the like.
In other words, the choices may be biased, such as one player selecting only "stable" and the other player only selecting "turbulent." In such a case, if there is a difference in the number of payouts depending on the choices, it will become unfair among the players.
Regarding this, the probability of winning the "Push Order Bell" is the same for "Left → Middle → Right" and "Left → Right → Middle" (see Figure 7, etc.), so "1, Stable, Unstable" is displayed. In this case, even if the choices are biased to one side, the probability of paying out one card is the same as the probability of paying out eight cards. As a result, there is no difference in the number of coins to be paid out between players.

In this way, in the "push order bell" winning game, when either "stable" or "turbulent" lottery method is selected, the main control unit 10 selects a transition based on the selected lottery method. Execute the first-place lottery.
Specifically, when “stable” is selected, the main control unit 10 refers to the “transition destination determination lottery table (stable)” shown in FIG. Then, the transfer destination is selected by lottery, and the result is stored in the RAM of the main control unit 10.
For example, if the destination lottery level is "Level 5", the additional specialized stage will be won with a winning probability of 127/255, CZ3 will be won with a winning probability of 128/255, and in the case of "Level 4" In the case of "Level 3", CZ2 will be won with a winning probability of 191/255, the additional specialized stage will be won with a winning probability of 64/255, and CZ1 will be won with a winning probability of 85/255. If CZ2 wins with a winning probability of 170/255 and is "Level 2", then CZ1 wins with a winning probability of 191/255, CZ2 wins with a winning probability of 64/255, and "Level 1" In this case, the setting is such that CZ1 wins with a winning probability of 242/255 and CZ2 wins with a winning probability of 13/255.
In this way, the higher the current destination lottery level, the higher the expectation of transition to a specific gaming state.

Furthermore, when "Uneven" is selected, the main control unit 10 refers to the "transfer destination determination lottery table (uneven)" shown in FIG. The winner is determined by lottery, and the result is stored in the RAM of the main control unit 10.
For example, if the destination lottery level is "Level 5", the additional specialized stage will be won with a winning probability of 127/255, CZ3 will be won with a winning probability of 128/255, and in the case of "Level 4" In the case of "Level 3", CZ3 will win with a winning probability of 128/255, in the case of "Level 3", CZ3 will win with a winning probability of 85/255, and in the case of "Level 2", the winning probability is 51/255. If CZ3 wins at "Level 1", it is set so that CZ3 wins at a probability of 32/255.

In this way, if "stable" is selected, it is difficult to win the additional specialized stage or CZ3 as the transition destination in the transfer destination determination lottery, but it is possible to win any of CZ1, CZ2, additional specialized stage, or CZ3. On the other hand, if "Events" is selected, there is a high probability of winning the additional specialized stage or CZ3 as a transition destination, but the probability of not winning is also set high.
Therefore, a player who wants to reliably transition to an advantageous gaming state after the transition destination determination stage can select "stable" as the lottery method; A high-stakes player can select the "eventful" lottery method.
In this way, it is possible to realize the gameplay of being able to select the lottery method for the transfer destination determination lottery, and it is possible to suppress a decrease in interest.

In addition, in the next game after the winning game of "Press Order Bells 1 to 6", an effect is performed to notify the destination.
For example, as shown in FIGS. 64(b) and 64(c), an image imitating a roulette wheel (roulette image) is displayed on the display 8, and the items indicated by the arrow images when the rotation of the roulette image has stopped are as follows: A performance will be performed to announce the destination.
In the roulette image, the displayed items and the area ratio of each item are different depending on the lottery method ("stable", "turbulent"). For example, a plurality of transfer destinations are displayed, and the area ratio corresponding to the winning probability of each transfer destination is displayed. Note that the display mode of the roulette image is not limited to this, and in the destination determination lottery, transfer destinations that do not win or may be displayed in an area ratio different from the winning probability.

In addition, in the transfer destination determination stage, in addition to the transfer destination determination lottery that is executed upon the winning of the "push order bell" mentioned above, a transfer destination lottery is also held in the next game after the "push order bell" winning game. .
Specifically, when "stable" is selected as the lottery method, the main control unit 10 refers to the "additional specialized stage direct lottery table (stable)" shown in FIG. Based on the winning combination, it is determined by lottery whether or not to move to the special add-on stage, and the result is stored in the RAM of the main control unit 10.
For example, as shown in FIG. 37, if the probability of winning a "weak cherry" or "strong cherry" is 3/255, and if "weak chance", "watermelon", or "strong chance" is won, The winner is set to be confirmed.
If the lottery is won, the main control unit 10 controls to move to the specialization stage (arrow K in FIG. 9).
In addition, if you win the lottery, you will move to the additional specialization stage only if you have not won CZ3 in the transfer destination determination lottery that is executed upon winning of the above-mentioned "push order bell".

In addition, when "Namiran" is selected as the lottery method, the main control unit 10 refers to the "CZ3 direct lottery table (Namiran)" shown in FIG. 38, and based on the winning combination of the current game, It is determined by lottery whether or not to shift to CZ3, and the result is stored in the RAM of the main control unit 10.
For example, as shown in FIG. 38, if you win a "weak cherry", "weak chance", or "watermelon" with a probability of 3/255, and if you win a "strong cherry" or "strong chance", The winner is set to be confirmed.
If the lottery is won, the main control unit 10 controls the process to proceed to CZ3 (arrow J in FIG. 9).
In this way, at the transition destination determination stage, not only the winning of the "push order bell" but also the winning of the rare combination will be used as an opportunity to draw a lottery to move to the additional special stage and CZ3. You can also expect to win a rare role during the transformation stage, which can increase your interest.
In addition, if "stable" is selected as the lottery method, you will win the lottery to move to the additional specialized stage (see Figure 37), and if "turbulent" is selected as the lottery method, you will be selected to move to CZ3. As explained in the case of winning the transition lottery (see Fig. 38), the invention is not limited to this, and the additional special zone and/or CZ3 may be won in one or both of "stable" and "turbulent". .

In this way, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, since the player can select the lottery method for the specific gaming state (AT state), it is possible to prevent the drawing regarding the specific gaming state (AT state) from becoming monotonous. It is possible to prevent a decline in interest.
Furthermore, since the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment is a gaming machine (AT machine) in which the "push order bell" wins with a high probability (see FIG. 7, etc.), the period until deciding the lottery method can be shortened. It is possible to play a game without wastefully consuming an advantageous section in the destination determination stage.
In addition, since the lottery method is determined based on two or more types of winning combinations (press order bells 1 to 6), the number of payouts will always be large only when the first lottery method (stable or turbulent) is selected. It is possible to prevent an unequal situation such as "(8 coins are paid out)" from occurring.
For example, if "push order bell 1" is won, if the lottery method (stable) is selected, the number of payouts will increase (8 pieces paid), but if "push order bell 2" is won, When the lottery method (stable) is selected, the number of payouts decreases (one coin is paid out). In this way, it is possible to prevent the unequal situation described above from occurring.
Further, when displaying the push order navigation when "Push order bells 1 to 6" are won, the positional relationship of the display related to the navigation other than the first reel stop operation can be made uniform. For example, no matter which one of the "press order bells 1 to 6" is won, "stable" will be displayed on the left and "turbulent" will be displayed on the right, so pressing the left = "stable" and pressing the right = "turbulent". The game can be played without breaking the rules.

On the other hand, conventional gaming machines (for example, the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1) perform AT operations such as a lottery for transitioning to an AT state during a non-AT state, and a lottery for adding the number of AT games during an AT state. A lottery will be held regarding the condition.
However, in this gaming machine, since it is not possible to select the lottery method for the AT state lottery, the AT state lottery becomes monotonous, which may lead to a decrease in interest.

(Navigation when a power outage occurs during the migration destination determination stage)
Next, with reference to FIG. 65, a description will be given of control at the time of power-off recovery when a power-off occurs while staying in the transition destination determination stage.
The timing of the power outage was during the transition destination determination stage, during a game that involved selecting between "stable" and "turbulent" (the game in which the push order bell was first won after entering the transition destination determination stage). An example of a case where this occurs will be explained.

As shown in FIGS. 65(a) and 65(b), if a power outage occurs before the first reel stop operation is performed, the main control unit 10 stores information at the time of power outage (when the winning combination is The following information is stored (saved) in the RAM: that the pressing order is the Bell combination, that the stop operation mode is before the first reel stop operation, etc.
After recovering from a power outage, the main control unit 10 reads the information at the time of the power outage from the RAM, refers to the press order display pattern table, and sets the information of the push order display pattern at the time of the power outage "1/stable/ turbulence” is transmitted to the sub-control unit 20.

The sub-control unit 20 causes the display 8 to display the information based on the press-order display pattern information received from the main control unit 10 .
In this case, the push order navigation 51a for the first reel stop operation is displayed. Thereby, even if a power failure occurs during a game, the player can recognize the pressing order displayed in the current game.
On the other hand, the selection navigations 51b and 51c (stable, turbulent) and the background navigations 52a, 52b, and 52c are not displayed.
In addition, the display 8 displays text, characters, etc. that prompt the player to restart the game, such as ``Proceed with the game'', and performs a different effect from normal times. As a result, a background image different from that in the case where a power outage does not occur is displayed, so that it is possible to notify the player that a power outage has occurred and that the game will be played after the power outage has occurred and the game is resumed.
Note that the present invention is not limited to this, and the correct press order may be notified by displaying "1", "2", and "3" as a press order navigation displayed upon power-off recovery.

Next, as shown in FIGS. 65(d) and (e), after the "push order bell" is won, after the first reel is stopped, and before the second reel is stopped, An example of a case where a power outage occurs will be explained.
In this case, similarly to the above, the main control unit 10 transmits the information at the time of the power outage (that the winning combination is the push-order Bell combination, that the stop operation mode is such that the first reel is stopped, and the second reel is not stopped). (e.g., certain things) in RAM.
Even after recovering from a power outage, the main control unit 10 reads the information at the time of the power outage from the RAM, refers to the press order display pattern table, and displays the information on the push order display pattern at the time of the power outage. It is transmitted to the sub-control unit 20.
In the examples shown in FIGS. 65(d) to 65(f), the first reel is stopped when a power outage occurs, and the state is before the second reel is stopped, so the main control unit 10 The press order display pattern information “None (operated)/stable/turbulent” with the press order navigation information of the first stop button deleted is transmitted to the sub-control unit 20.
The sub-control unit 20 causes the display 8 to display the information based on the press-order display pattern information received from the main control unit 10 .
In this case, all navigations such as the push order navigation 51a of the first reel stop operation, the selection navigations 51b and 51c (stable, turbulent), and the background navigations 52a, 52b, and 52c are not displayed.

In this way, in the transition destination determination stage, a power outage occurs before the first reel stop operation is performed, and when the power is restored, the push order navigation is displayed, but the "stable" and "turbulent" ” will not be displayed.
In addition, if the power is cut off after the first reel is stopped and before the second reel is stopped, and the power is restored, the push order navigation will be displayed in addition to "stable" and "turbulent". is not displayed.
With such control, it is possible to use the display of the push order navigation at the time of power-off recovery in common to a plurality of machine types, and the manufacturing cost of the slot machine 1 can be reduced.
The push order navigation is an essential navigation when recovering from a power outage in an AT machine that has 6 selection bells (push order bells 1 to 6) or 3 selection bells (push order bells 1 to 3). ” and “Uneven” display are not essential navigation for AT machines with 6-choice bells or 3-choice bells.
Therefore, by displaying only the push order navigation as the navigation displayed when the power is restored from a power failure, it is possible to make the system highly versatile and can be used for other models. Furthermore, the amount of data for displaying upon recovery from power-off can be reduced.

Note that the present invention is not limited to this, and "stable" and "turbulent" may be displayed as the navigation displayed when the power is restored from a power failure.
As a result, if a power outage occurs while the lottery method ("stable" or "turbulent") can be selected, the player will be forced to select the lottery method ("stable" or "turbulent") when the power is restored. be able to.
Also, it is possible to display only one of "stable" and "turbulent", or by displaying "2" and "3" instead of "stable" and "turbulent", the order in which the correct answer is pressed can be changed. You may also make a notification.

Note that "(1) Determining the lottery method for the transfer destination determination lottery according to the winning combination and the number of payouts" may be modified as shown below.
In the above explanation, we have explained the case of selecting a lottery method to perform a lottery to transition to a specific gaming state (AT state), but the method is not limited to this, but is also limited to the lottery to obtain a score, the lottery to transition to a pseudo bonus, and the transition to bug mode. It is also possible to select a lottery method in the various types of lottery described above, such as a lottery and an additional lottery with a difference in the number of tickets.
Note that the main control unit 10 can also determine the lottery method (“stable” or “turbulent”) regardless of the number of payouts. That is, the main control unit 10 may make the determination based on the type of "push order bell" and the stop button 5 at the time of the second reel stop operation by referring to the press order display pattern table.
In addition, in the above explanation, the lottery method ("stable", "turbulent") is determined based on the winning combination and the number of payouts, but this is not limited to this. Based on this, the lottery method may be selected. Further, the lottery method may be selected based on a combination of the number of bets and the symbols that are stopped and displayed.
In addition, in the above explanation, by setting two payout numbers (1 or 8 pieces) for one winning combination, it was possible to select one from the two lottery methods, but if there are three or more payouts. It is also possible to set a number and select from three or more lottery methods.
For example, when "push order bell 1" is won, by pressing the right button first, 0 coins (missing the push order bell) will occur, and when "push order bell 1" is won, and 0 coins will be paid out. In this case, a new lottery method (“heaven”) may be provided, or these lottery methods may be selected by lottery. In addition, in the lottery method "Heaven", the probability of winning CZ2 and CZ3 is higher than "stable" and lower than "turbulent", and the probability of not winning is higher than "stable" and lower than "turbulent". It is preferable to set it low.

(2) It is possible to end the advantageous section according to the operation mode (press order). The slot machine 1 in this embodiment has the following features: As described in "Determining", the gaming state to which the game will be transferred after the destination determining stage is completed is determined based on the lottery method (stable, turbulent).
The slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment has a feature that it is possible to end the advantageous section based on the selection of one lottery method (unevenness) as the lottery method.

As mentioned above, in the first winning game of "Press Order Bells 1 to 6" after entering the transition destination determination stage, when "Stable" is selected as the lottery method by the player's operation of the stop buttons 5a to 5c. In this case, either the CZ or the additional specialization stage will definitely be won, and after the transfer destination determination stage ends, the advantageous section will continue.
On the other hand, when the player operates the stop buttons 5a to 5c and selects "Non-ran" as the lottery method, "Non-winning" is selected with a high probability in the transfer destination determination lottery (see FIG. 36), and the transfer There is a high possibility that the advantageous section will end after the first decision stage ends.
Therefore, if the player wants to ensure that the player stays in the advantageous section after the end of the transfer destination determination stage, he or she can select "Stable" as the lottery method.On the other hand, if the player wants to end the advantageous section, , you can select "Uneven" as the lottery method.
In this way, it is possible to select whether to continue the advantageous section or to end the advantageous section, depending on the operation mode (press order) by the player.

By the way, despite an advantageous gaming situation, a player may have no choice but to finish playing due to circumstances arising from the player's personal circumstances or due to circumstances such as the closing time of the gaming hall. There may be cases where this is not possible.
In such a case, if you stop playing in an advantageous gaming state during business hours, there is a high possibility that other players who play the game afterwards will be ``hyenaed'' and feel sorry for you.
In addition, if the game is stopped in an advantageous gaming state at closing time, if the system of slot machine 1 is not reset by the next business day, other players who played the game for the first time after the start of the next business day In some cases, advantageous conditions may be inherited.
Therefore, in the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, in a situation where the player is forced to end the game during the game, the lottery method is selected as " By selecting ``Unevents,'' it is possible to end an advantageous section with a high probability. As a result, by getting out of an advantageous gaming state, the player's regrets can be alleviated.

As described above, the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment allows the advantageous section to end in accordance with the operation mode (press order) by the player in a specific game (the winning game of "push order bell") during the advantageous section. is possible.
Further, since the advantageous section can be ended simply by performing a stop operation, the advantageous section can be ended with a simple operation without performing any complicated operations.
Therefore, even if the player is forced to stop playing, he can end the advantageous section with a simple operation and leave the slot machine 1 without worrying about hyenas or the like.
On the other hand, by allowing the player to select the continuation of the advantageous period (selecting "Stable") through a stop operation, it is possible to meet the needs of players who wish to continue playing the game without ending the advantageous period. .

On the other hand, conventional gaming machines (for example, the gaming machine described in Patent Document 2) count the number of games and the number of acquired coins during an advantageous section, and when the counting result reaches a specific value, the advantageous section is counted. This is the end of the process.
By the way, in a game parlor where such gaming machines are installed, if the game machine closes while it is in the advantageous period, the advantageous period can be ended by the store clerk's operation to change the settings. be exposed. Generally, setting changes are realized by turning off the power and then turning on the power again.
Therefore, in such a gaming machine, the clerk had to perform a complicated operation in order to end the advantageous section.

Note that "(2) being able to end the advantageous section according to the operation mode (press order)" may be modified as shown below.
In the above explanation, if you select "Events" as the lottery method, after the end of the next game of a specific game ("Press Order Bell 1-6" winning game in the transfer destination determination stage), the advantageous section will be selected with high probability. Although the description has been given of the case in which the game can be ended, the advantageous section is not limited to this, and may be ended after the end of a specific game or after two or more games have elapsed since the specific game.
In addition, in the above explanation, if you select "Events" as the lottery method, you may win the additional specialized stage or CZ3, and the advantageous section does not necessarily end, but this is not limited to. If "turbulence" is selected, the advantageous section may always end.
Furthermore, in the non-AT state, a "specific zone" may be entered every predetermined number of games (for example, 100 games), and in this case, "stable" and "turbulent" may be selected. For example, if you select "Stability", the advantageous section will continue after that, and if you select "Uneventful", there is a 99% probability that the advantageous section will end, and there is a 1% probability that the advantageous section will continue. The section may be continued. This makes it easy to end the advantageous period at a predetermined period (every 100 games).
In addition, in a specific gaming state (AT state), if you enter the above specific zone, if you select "Stable", the advantageous section will always continue, and if you select "turbulent", the advantageous section will always continue. may end. As a result, in a situation where the player is forced to stop playing during an advantageous gaming state, the AT state can be reliably ended by playing the game up to a specific zone.
In addition, in the above explanation, the lottery method (stable, turbulent) is selected during the transition destination determination stage, but instead of or in addition to this, normal gaming state, specific gaming state, pseudo The lottery method (stable, turbulent) may be selectable in game states such as bonus and CZ.

(3) Granting a benefit when the upper limit of the number of extra winnings is reached As described above, in the slot machine 1 in this embodiment, in the extra specializing stage, it is possible to add the number of extra winnings when a specific winning combination is won. There is a change in the number of additional winnings depending on the number of consecutive winnings in the loop lottery executed at that time.
Then, by winning the loop lottery consecutively, if the number of additional winnings calculated based on one winning of a specific winning combination reaches the upper limit, a guaranteed number of winnings for the specific winning combination will be given as a benefit. It has the following characteristics.

FIG. 60 shows a partial example of the effects performed on the display 8 during the stay on the additional specialization stage.
If you win a specific combination while staying at the special add-on stage, an image will be displayed that prompts you to stop the "Red 7" symbol based on the operation of the start lever 3 of the winning game (for example, "Red 7") Aim!'') is displayed, prompting you to press in the opposite direction (FIG. 60(a)).
At this time, for example, if the "1-card winning combination 1" or "Replay 1" is won, the single set of 7 can be stopped, and 10 coins are selected as the additional unit difference number.
In addition, if the "1-card winning combination 2" is won, the double 7 set can be stopped, and 20 coins are selected as the additional unit difference number.
In addition, if "Replay 2 to 4" is won, the clown matching can be stopped and 30 coins are selected as the additional unit difference number.
An image indicating the determined additional unit difference number (for example, +30) is notified to the player on the display 8 after the third reel stop operation (FIG. 60(b)).

Furthermore, when winning a specific role, if the aforementioned loop lottery is won, an image imitating the effect button 2c is displayed, prompting the player to operate the effect button 2c (FIG. 60(c)). .
When the operation of the performance button 2c is accepted, an image is displayed to notify that the additional unit difference number of sheets will be added by the number of consecutive wins in the loop lottery (the number of times the loop lottery was won). For example, if the number of additional unit difference is "30" and the number of loop lottery wins is "2", the display will be as follows: "+30" → "+60" → "+90" (Fig. 60(d), (e) ), the additional difference number calculated after winning one specific combination is displayed.
In this way, even if the player selects a small number of additional points, the player can play the game with the expectation that a large number of additional points can be obtained due to the occurrence of the button effect, which increases the player's interest. be able to.
Note that even if the player does not win the loop lottery, a button effect may be generated to create a sense of expectation for an additional prize.

Then, when the number of additional winnings calculated by winning a specific combination reaches the upper limit (for example, 300) (Fig. 61(a)), further loop drawings are forcibly executed. Although this is regulated, the guaranteed number of winnings for a specific winning combination is added once as a bonus.
If the guaranteed number of specific winning combinations is "0", the special add-on stage ends after a predetermined number of games (5 games) have been played, and continues if the guaranteed number of winnings for the specific winning combination is 1 or more.
Therefore, by adding 1 to the guaranteed number of winnings for a specific winning combination, the number of times that you can win a specific winning combination will increase, the period of stay in the specialization stage will be extended, and the number of extra winnings will increase. It turns out.
In addition, when the guaranteed number of specific winning combinations is 0 and the guaranteed number of winnings for the specific winning combination is incremented by 1, item B is replenished (added) to the item B display areas 90 to 94 (Fig. 61 (b)). Therefore, if the number of remaining items B is 4 or less, the remaining number of games in the additional specialization stage will essentially be added.

In this way, the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment does not accept the special winning combination, which is the right to extend the special winning stage, even if the upper limit of the number of additional winnings calculated based on the winning of the specific winning combination reaches the upper limit value. In order to give a guaranteed number of winnings, when the guaranteed number of winnings for a specific winning combination is "0", by giving a guaranteed number of winnings for a specific winning combination, the stay period of the specialization stage will be extended (the remaining number of games will be added). This reduces the sense of loss felt by players and prevents them from losing interest.

On the other hand, in conventional gaming machines (for example, the gaming machine described in Patent Document 3), an upper limit value is set for the number of additional winnings, and the additional winnings are made so as not to exceed the upper limit value.
For this reason, by setting an upper limit on the number of extra coins, we are trying to prevent excessive profits from being given to players, but when the upper limit is reached, the difference number that was supposed to be added disappears. Therefore, there was a risk that the player would feel a sense of loss and lose interest in the game.

Note that "(3) Providing a benefit when the upper limit of the number of additional tickets is reached" may be modified as shown below.
In the above explanation, if the number of extra coins calculated based on one winning of a specific winning combination reaches the upper limit (for example, 300), a guaranteed number of winnings for the specific winning combination will be given as a benefit. However, the benefits granted are not limited to this.
For example, an additional number of extra coins may be provided, the right to perform an additional specialized stage, or the right to perform another game state (episode stage, ending, etc.) may be provided.
Furthermore, although the upper limit value is set uniformly (300 sheets), the upper limit value may be varied depending on the value indicated by the counter A1 and the value indicated by the counter B1. For example, if the values indicated by the counter A1 or counter B2 are close to the advantageous section limiter, the upper limit value may be changed to a lower value (for example, 100).
Furthermore, when the number of extra tickets reaches an upper limit value (for example, 300), it may be determined by lottery whether or not to give a benefit based on a predetermined probability of winning (for example, 50%).
Further, the calculation of the additional difference number of sheets is not limited to the above (formula). For example, each time you win a loop lottery, you may decide the number of extra coins to add and the loop rate, or instead of a loop lottery, you can decide the number of times you want to add on and then decide the difference number of coins to add by that number of times. You may.

(4) It is possible to change from the gaming state of the differential number management type to the gaming state of the game number management type. Based on the specific rights (ending tickets) acquired in the ending preparation stage, ending challenge) (hereinafter referred to as differential number management type AT), the game state (ending) will shift to a game number management type (hereinafter referred to as game number management type AT). It has the characteristics of

FIG. 62 shows some examples of effects performed on the display 8 during the ending preparation stage, the ending challenge, and the ending stay.
During the stay in the ending preparation stage, a lottery for winning ending tickets will be held every game until the remaining number of tickets 99 becomes "0", and if you win the lottery, the display 8 will indicate that you have acquired an ending ticket. is notified, and the number of ending tickets, 98, is added (see FIG. 62(a)).
Then, in the ending preparation stage, when the remaining difference number 99 becomes "0", the ending ticket acquired at the present moment is retained (memorized) and the process moves to the ending challenge (see FIG. 62(b)).

During your stay at the Ending Challenge, games will be played for the number of ending tickets you have acquired, and a lottery will be held for each ending.
If you win the lottery (for example, if you win "1-card combinations 1 to 3"), an image will be displayed to prompt you to stop the "BAR" symbol based on the operation of the start lever 3 of the winning game ( For example, "Aim for the BAR!") and a push order navigation that prompts a reverse push are displayed to prompt the player to perform the operation (see FIG. 62(c)).
After the third reel is stopped, an image notifying that the game will proceed to the ending is displayed, and the next game will proceed to the ending (see FIG. 62(d)). In addition, you may shift after consuming all the ending tickets without moving from the next game.
During the ending stay, a fixed number of games (100 remaining games) are played, and when the remaining 100 games are played, the specific gaming state ends (see FIG. 62(e)) and the transition to the initial stage occurs.

In this way, the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment can shift from a gaming state in which the number of differential coins is managed to a gaming state in which the number of games is managed, and the gameplay changes from one based on the number of differential coins to one based on the number of games. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the game from becoming monotonous and prevent a decrease in interest.
In addition, the transition from the differential number management type gaming state to the game number management type gaming state occurs when a lottery is won based on the specific right (ending ticket) acquired with the differential number management type AT, so the difference number The management type AT can be played not as a simple game but as a game with a sense of tension.

In addition, the game number management type AT (ending) ends when a fixed number of games are played, so it does not continue semi-permanently, and only the game number management type AT continues for a long time, making the game monotonous and causing the game to become monotonous. It is possible to prevent a player from feeling bored in a game state where the number of games is managed.
Similarly, by controlling the difference number management type AT to not add on the difference number managed, only the difference number management type AT will continue for a long time, making the game monotonous, and the player will not be able to play the difference number management type game. It can also prevent the situation from becoming boring.

On the other hand, conventional gaming machines (for example, the gaming machine described in Patent Document 4) notify the player of an advantageous operating method while the number of games remaining remains. The system controls the game to a number-of-games management type gaming state that allows the player to obtain a predetermined profit.
However, with this gaming machine, the game ends when the remaining number of games reaches "0", but if certain conditions are met, a large number of games can be won (on top of that), and in some cases, games that manage the number of games can be played. In some cases, the condition continued semi-permanently. As a result, the game becomes monotonous as the number-of-games management type game state continues, and the player may find the AT state of the number-of-games management type boring.
Furthermore, since there is no change in the gameplay of the number-of-games management type, the game becomes monotonous, which may lead to a decrease in interest.

It should be noted that "(4) being able to transition from the differential number management type AT state to the game number management type AT state" may be modified as shown below.
In the above explanation, we have explained the case where the lottery to transfer to the number of games management type AT is performed based on the specific rights acquired in the difference number management type AT. In the difference number management type AT, which performs a lottery to shift to a number management type AT and shifts after winning the lottery, it may be terminated by using up a fixed difference number of tickets.
Furthermore, the present invention may be applied to management methods other than the differential number management type or the game number management type. For example, it may be applied to a push order navigation number management type, a payout number management type, a small prize winning number management type, a small prize winning number management type, etc., and a game feature that transitions between any two of these states. You can also use it as

(5) Making the additional performance of the differential number management type gaming state and the game number management type gaming state common. The slot machine 1 in this embodiment is equipped with a bug mode that is advantageous to the player.
The bug mode is shifted from the non-bug mode when a bug mode transition lottery is won in a game state other than a specific game state.
Specifically, by referring to the "bug mode lottery table" shown in FIG. 53, the main control unit 10 determines the transition to the bug mode by lottery based on the winning of the "common bell", and determines the transition to the bug mode by lottery. is stored in the RAM of the main control unit 10.
For example, as shown in FIG. 53, settings are made such that the probability of winning the bug mode is 1/255, and the probability of winning the bug fake is 25/255.
Incidentally, when a winning combination other than "common bell" is won, a lottery for shifting to bug mode may be executed.

If the bug mode is won, the main control unit 10 controls the game to move to a specific gaming state (specialized add-on stage) via the portent stage (pronouncement C) (arrow G in FIG. 9).
That is, if you win the bug mode, you can move to a specific gaming state (additional special stage) without going through pseudo bonuses, CZ, etc. Note that the present invention is not limited to this, and the transition may be made through one or both of the pseudo bonus and CZ, and the transfer may not be made to proceed to the additional specialization stage.
The bug mode ends by transitioning to the non-bug mode, triggered by the end of the advantageous section.
In this way, by winning the bug mode during the normal gaming state, the transition to the specific gaming state is confirmed, and the bug mode will continue until the transition to the normal gaming state (until the advantageous section ends). become. Therefore, during the bug mode, the situation is advantageous for the player.

In the bug mode shift lottery, if a winner is won or if a bug fake is a winner, the main control unit 10 controls to shift to omen C (arrow B in FIG. 9).
In portent C, a portent effect is executed for a predetermined number of games (number of bug mode portent games), and it is finally notified whether or not to shift to bug mode.
The number of bug mode precursor games is determined when the bug mode transition lottery is won or when the bug fake is won. Specifically, the main control unit 10 determines the number of bug mode precursor games by lottery by referring to the “bug mode precursor game number lottery table” shown in FIG. to be memorized.
For example, as shown in Figure 54, "8 games" is selected with a probability of 203/255 when a bug fake is won, "24 games" is selected with a probability of 52/255, and when a bug mode is won, "8 games" is selected with a probability of 63/255. The settings are such that "8 games" is selected with a probability of , "24 games" is selected with a probability of 52/255, and "32 games" is selected with a probability of 140/255.
That is, the longer the precursor C continues, the higher the expectation of winning the bug mode becomes, and if the game continues for 25 games or more, the winning of the bug mode is confirmed.
Note that the number of bug mode precursor games is not limited to this, and can be set arbitrarily.

In portent C, a special effect (bug effect) that is not executed during non-bug mode is executed.
Specifically, the following bug effect is executed on the notification means (display 8, speaker 9, lamp 11, etc.) and the operation means (effect button 2c, stop button 5, etc.).
For example, display-related bug effects include ``a noise image is displayed on the display screen of display device 8'', ``the display screen of display device 8 is displayed horizontally or vertically upside down'', and ``the same image appears repeatedly on display device 8''. A production (a dialogue production, a stage movement production, etc.) is executed."
In addition, sound-related bug effects include ``noise sounds are included in the production sounds and sound effects'', ``start lever operation sounds and button operation sounds occur multiple times'', and ``all sounds disappear''.
In addition, bug effects related to the housing include ``the operation response of the stop button 5 and the effect button 2c becomes slow (operation is disabled for a certain period of time)'', ``the reel 41 rotates at a non-constant speed (step-out)'', `` Examples include ``the lamps 11 emit light in a contradictory color when winning a small prize,'' and ``all lamps 11 go out.''

In this way, in Omen C, a special effect that is not executed during non-bug mode is performed, which can give the player a sense of discomfort, and create a sense of anticipation for the transition to bug mode, thereby increasing the player's enjoyment of the game. can increase interest.
Note that, when a specific bug effect among the bug effects described above is executed, the bug mode may be determined.

In addition, in the precursor C that is executed in response to the winning of the bug fake, if the pseudo bonus transfer lottery is won, the game is configured to shift to the bug mode after the number of bug mode precursor games has been exhausted. That is, even if the game is won in the bug fake, it may be rewritten as a win in the bug mode, so it is possible to keep the player's expectations until the end.

Further, as described above, in the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, all the gaming states are controlled in a game number management type in the specific gaming state in the bug mode.
In other words, in a specific game state during non-bug mode, all stages of the first half stage (additional special stage, rush stage, and episode stage) and the ending preparation stage and ending challenge of the second half stage are managed by the difference in the number of sheets. (Difference number management type AT) In the bug mode, these stages are managed by the number of games (game number management type AT).

In the number-of-games management type AT, the number of remaining games is used up by "1" according to the execution of one game, whereas in the difference number management type AT, the remaining number of games is used up depending on the winning combination of that game according to the execution of one game. Since there is a possibility that "2 or more" number of sheets can be consumed, the AT performance is different between the two. Therefore, the game can be played more advantageously in the bug mode (game number management type) than in the non-bug mode (difference number management type).
For example, in the case of the difference number management type, if one game is executed and the symbol corresponding to the bell combination is stopped and displayed when the remaining difference number is "100", the difference number "5" is After subtraction, the remaining difference number becomes "95".
On the other hand, in the case of the game number management type, if one game is executed and the symbol corresponding to the bell role is stopped and displayed when the remaining number of games is "100", the number of games "1" is After subtraction, the number of remaining games becomes "99".
Therefore, the game number management type AT can stay in a specific gaming state (AT state) for a longer period than the differential number management type AT.

In this way, although it is controlled by the number-of-games management type AT during the bug mode, it has the same additional performance as the differential number management type AT during the non-bug mode.
Specifically, during the bug mode, in the additional lottery for the difference number of tickets, by referring to the same lottery table as the difference number management type AT in the non-bug mode, the additional performance (for example, the number of additional tickets and the probability of winning the additional ticket) is improved. It is becoming common.

For example, in the special add-on stage during the bug mode, the lottery for the difference in the number of add-on units is performed as in the non-bug mode. In this case, the main control unit 10 determines the number of additional unit difference sheets by lottery by referring to the same lottery table (additional unit difference number determination table (FIG. 44)) as in the non-bug mode. That is, during the bug mode, the "additional unit difference number of coins" determined in the additional unit difference number lottery is applied as the "additional unit game number".
Also, in the special add-on stage during the bug mode, an add-on lottery for the remaining difference number of tickets is performed as in the non-bug mode. In this case, the main control unit 10 determines the difference number of sheets to be added by lottery by referring to the same lottery table (difference number addition lottery table (FIG. 43)) as in the non-bug mode. That is, during the bug mode, the "additional difference number" determined in the difference number addition lottery is applied as the "additional game number".
Also, in the rush stage during the bug mode, an additional lottery is executed based on the winning of the rare combination, as in the non-bug mode. In this case, the main control unit 10 determines the number of additions (number of additional games) by lottery by referring to the same lottery table (additional lottery table (FIG. 48)) as in the non-bug mode.

As described above, since the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment has the differential number management type AT and the game number management type AT as the types of AT states, it is possible to prevent the game from becoming monotonous and to prevent a decrease in interest. It can be prevented.
Further, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the number-of-games management type AT in the bug mode performs various processes related to top-up by referring to the same lottery table as the difference number management type AT in the non-bug mode.
Therefore, the number of bonuses determined and the probability of winning will be the same in both types of lottery. As a result, it is possible to perform an additional lottery without having to separately manage a lottery table or the like for each type of AT state, so multiple types of AT states can be drawn without increasing the storage capacity of the ROM of the main control unit 10. can be managed.

In contrast, conventional gaming machines (for example, the gaming machine described in Patent Document 4) acquire the number of games based on the fulfillment of a predetermined condition, and the number of acquired games remains. During this period, the game state is controlled to a number-of-games management type game state in which the player can obtain a predetermined profit by notifying the player of the operating method that will give him an advantage.
However, with this gaming machine, if a specific condition is met during the game management type gaming state, a large number of games can be won (additional), and in some cases, the game management type gaming state is semi-permanent. Sometimes it continued. As a result, the game becomes monotonous as the number-of-games management type game state continues, and the player may find the AT state of the number-of-games management type boring.
Furthermore, since the number-of-games management type gameplay remains unchanged, the game becomes monotonous, which may lead to a decrease in interest.

In addition, in "(5) Sharing the additional performance of the differential number management type game state and the game number management type game state", the following modification example may be used.
In the above explanation, the case where the additional performance is shared between the difference number management type AT and the game number management type AT is explained, but the invention is not limited to this, and for example, the push order navigation number management type AT, the payout number management type AT, Part or all of the small winning number management type AT, the small winning number management type AT, etc. may be adopted to standardize the additional performance.
In addition, when entering a specific gaming state (additional specialization stage), it is not announced whether the AT is a differential number management type AT or a game number management type AT, and the display format of the remaining differential number of coins, the number of remaining games, etc. They may be made the same. As a result, the player cannot recognize which AT state is being controlled until the displayed numerical value (residual number of coins or number of remaining games) is subtracted, so that the player's interest can be maintained.
Furthermore, when entering a specific gaming state (additional specialization stage), it may be made to appear as if it is being controlled by the difference number management type AT, and from midway through, it may be made to appear as if it is being controlled by the game number management type AT. . For example, by displaying "150" remaining on the display screen and displaying the remaining number of games at the timing when the remaining difference number becomes "0", the AT can be changed from a difference number management type AT to a game number management type AT. You can make it look like you've been promoted.

(6) It is possible to change the ball output performance according to the operation mode (eye press). The slot machine 1 in this embodiment has a stable mode and an unstable mode as game modes regarding ball output. The mode is a mode in which the wave of balls (ball output performance) is gentle, and the unstable mode is a mode in which the wave of balls (ball output performance) is rougher than in the stable mode.
The slot machine 1 of the present embodiment has the feature that a mode related to ball dispensing can be selected by a player's operation, and the ball dispensing performance can be controlled.

The stable mode shifts from the unstable mode when a specific condition is satisfied after winning a winning combination other than "losing" in the initial stage (winning an advantageous section winning combination).
A specific condition is, for example, when a specific symbol combination ("Red 7-2, Cherry, Blank") is stopped and displayed three times in a row at the winning timing of "1-card combinations 1 to 3" three times. .
Furthermore, the stable mode ends when the advantageous section ends.

FIG. 66 shows an example of a performance performed on the display 8 during normal stage stay.
If you win "one-card combinations 1 to 3" for the first time after moving to the advantageous section, you will be notified that it is the timing when the specific symbol combination can be stopped and displayed based on the operation of the start lever 3 of the winning game (for example, Conditions for transition to stable mode, symbol images that require eye pressing, pressing order (pressing in order), etc.) are displayed (FIG. 66(b)).
In the winning game, the active line can be moved by pressing the "Red 7_2" symbol on the lower row of the reel 41a, the "Cherry" symbol on the middle row of the middle reel 41b, and the "Blank" symbol on the upper row of the reel 41c in order. The symbol combination "Red 7_2/Cherry/Blank" is stopped and displayed above.

On the other hand, in the winning game, if you do not press "Bita" or if you perform a stop operation other than pressing sequentially, other symbol combinations that are different from the specific symbol combination (symbol combinations that correspond to one payout) will be stopped. Is displayed.
Then, after the shift to the advantageous section, if the specific symbol combination is stopped and displayed three times in a row at the winning timing of "one-card combinations 1 to 3" three times, the main control unit 10 shifts to the stable mode. (FIG. 66(c)).
On the other hand, if it is not possible to stop and display the specific symbol combination even once at the winning timing of "1-card winning combinations 1-3", the transition to stable mode will not be possible. A limited and unstable mode is maintained.
In this way, if the player is unable to win a specific symbol combination even once when winning "1-card winning combinations 1 to 3", the player will not be able to shift to the stable mode until the next time it shifts to the advantageous section. The probability of transition to stable mode changes depending on the technological ability.
Therefore, the technical intervention of the player increases, making the game more interesting.

During the stable mode, random value acquisition control is controlled differently than during the unstable mode.
Specifically, during the unstable mode, the main control unit 10 sets the random value acquisition range to, for example, 0 to 254 (255 pieces), whereas during the stable mode, the random value acquisition range is set to 0 to 1 (2 pieces).
After the main control unit 10 acquires a random value in the acquisition range of 0 to 254, it clears the above 7-bit value of the acquired random value to "0", thereby generating a random number used in various processes. All numerical values are "0" or "1".

During the stable mode, various lottery results are executed based on the random number value ("0" or "1") thus obtained, so that the lottery results are biased.
For example, as described above, during the stay in the normal stage (high probability middle), the winning of the rare combination is triggered by a lottery for transition to a pseudo bonus (see FIGS. 20 and 21). In this lottery, when a "weak cherry" is won, as shown in Figure 67(a), random numbers "0 to 202" correspond to "non-winning" and "203 to 228" correspond to "fake". However, "229-254" corresponds to "winning". In this case, in the stable mode in which the obtained random value is "0" or "1", "non-winning" will always be determined.
Furthermore, when a "strong cherry" is won, random numbers "0 to 126" correspond to "fake" and "127 to 254" correspond to "win." In this case, "fake" will always be determined in the stable mode.
Therefore, during the stable mode, even if you win any rare combination, you will not win a pseudo bonus, but will win a "non-winning" or "fake" prize.

As a result, during the stable mode, the transition from the normal gaming state to the pseudo bonus occurs when the score reaches the specified value (2000) or when the value indicated by the counter A2 reaches the pseudo bonus ceiling number of games. Become.
However, since the random number acquisition control described above is performed during the stable mode, it is difficult to accumulate scores in the normal gaming state.
Specifically, when a score acquisition lottery is executed in response to a winning of a replay role or a bell role during the normal stage, the random value obtained is "0" or "1", so the number shown in FIG. As shown, since "1" is always selected as the score, it is difficult to accumulate scores.
Therefore, in the non-AT state, the trigger for shifting to the pseudo bonus is essentially when the counter A2 reaches the pseudo bonus ceiling game number.

The number of pseudo-bonus ceiling games in the stable mode is determined based on the setting value currently set in the slot machine 1 at the time of winning in the stable mode.
For example, "180 games" is set for settings 1 to 3, and "200 games" is set for settings 4 to 6.
In this way, during the stable mode, a smaller number of pseudo bonus ceiling games is set (the ceiling is set lower) than the number of pseudo bonus ceiling games (500 games) during the unstable mode.
Therefore, in the stable mode, although there is a low possibility of winning a lottery to transition to a pseudo bonus triggered by winning a rare combination or a lottery to transition to a pseudo bonus triggered by reaching a specified number of scores, it will shift to an advantageous section. After that, by playing a maximum of 200 games, the transition to the pseudo bonus will be confirmed. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the player from feeling bored by staying in the normal stage for a long time.

Additionally, if you win a pseudo bonus while in stable mode, the transition to bug mode is confirmed.
Therefore, in the stable mode, if a maximum of 200 games are played during the normal gaming state, the player then shifts to a specific gaming state (bug mode), so it is possible to frequently shift to the specific gaming state.
Further, as described above, the bug mode is a game number management type AT, and the AT performance is higher than the difference number management type AT in the non-bug mode, so the game can be played advantageously.
Note that when transitioning to bug mode during stable mode, it is preferable not to execute the above-mentioned bug effect (precursor C).
Further, if a pseudo bonus is won during the stable mode, a lottery for transition to the bug mode may be performed based on a predetermined probability of winning.

Furthermore, since the above-mentioned random number acquisition control is performed even in the special addition stage (bug mode) in the stable mode, the number of games added is reduced.
Specifically, in the special bonus stage (bug mode), the number of bonus games (number of bonus unit difference × number of loop lottery wins) calculated based on the winning of a specific combination will be calculated if the obtained random value is "0" or Since it is "1", item B with the lowest expectation of winning the loop lottery is selected (see FIG. 45), and as a result, it becomes difficult to win the loop lottery (see FIG. 46).
Also, in the stage specializing in top-up (bug mode), when a top-up lottery is executed with the winning of a rare combination as an opportunity, the random number acquisition control described above is performed, so the lowest number of top-up games for each winning combination is selected. (See Figure 43).
Furthermore, since the random number acquisition control described above is performed in the same way in the rush stage, even if you win the bonus lottery, the number of bonus games will be reduced. For example, as shown in FIG. 48, if you win something other than "Strong Cherry", it will always be determined that you are not winning, and if you win "Strong Cherry", "20", which has the least number of additions, will be decided. It will be decided.

Furthermore, "1500 games" is defined as the episode pattern during the stable mode. That is, even if the stage shifts to the rush stage, it is controlled not to shift to the episode stage. This essentially restricts the extension of the specific gaming state.

In this manner, during the stable mode, it is possible to shift from the normal gaming state to the specific gaming state with a small investment.
Furthermore, since the specific game state in the stable mode is controlled to be a bug mode, the AT performance is improved, but the number of games is difficult to increase, and the state is controlled so as not to shift from the rush stage to the episode stage. Therefore, it is difficult to obtain a large number of remaining games during a specific gaming state.
Therefore, during the stable mode, there is a high possibility that the specific game state will end in the rush stage, and the possibility that it will move to the ending is low.
As a result, in a specific gaming state in the stable mode, it is possible to prevent an excessive amount of top-up from occurring to the player, and also to prevent a situation where no top-up is made at all from occurring.

In this way, the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment allows the player to select the game mode related to the ball payout and control the ball payout performance.
For example, a player who wants to play in a stable gaming state with little investment but also little payout, may choose the stable mode by stopping and displaying a specific symbol combination. A player who wants to obtain a large amount of balls can select the unstable mode by performing an arbitrary stop operation.
As a result, it is possible to realize a gaming experience in which the player can select a mode in which the ball payout performance is different, and it is possible to suppress a decrease in interest.
Furthermore, if it is stipulated that the game progresses more advantageously in stable mode than in unstable mode, it is possible to actively stop and display a specific symbol combination for the player, so it is possible to Can attract interest.
Further, by stopping the specific symbol combination a predetermined number of times (three times), it becomes possible to shift to a specific mode, which increases the ability of the player to intervene technically, making it possible to increase the interest of the game.

In contrast, conventional gaming machines (for example, the gaming machine described in Patent Document 5) perform a promotion lottery to determine whether or not to promote the rank of the ball output mode based on winning a specific combination. , a gaming machine has been disclosed in which, if the player wins the promotion lottery, the game machine is promoted to a payout mode in which it is easier to shift to the AT state than the current state.
However, in this gaming machine, the promotion lottery for the ball output mode is simply executed depending on whether or not a specific winning combination has been won, and there is no technical intervention in the promotion lottery for the ball output mode. It was not possible to control the ball performance.

In addition, in "(6) being able to change the ball dispensing performance according to the operation mode (eye press) (stable mode)", the following modification example may be used.
In the above description, the case where two modes (stable mode and unstable mode) are provided has been described, but the present invention is not limited to this, and three or more modes may be provided.
For example, in the first mode, if you successfully press "Vita" three times in a row, you will be transferred to the second mode where the waves of balls are slower than in the first mode, and you will be able to "Push" five times in a row. If successful, the mode may shift to a third mode in which the waves of balls are more rough than in the first mode.
Further, modes may be provided in which the waves of balls vary depending on the gaming state.
For example, you can set up different modes for the normal gaming state, CZ, and specific gaming state, and after the start of each gaming state, if you successfully press "Bita" three times in a row for a specific combination, you can switch to the mode. You can also do this.
In addition, in the above explanation, if "Vita Push" fails even once before "Vita Push" is successful three times in a row, the transition to stable mode is restricted until the transition to the next advantageous section. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the mode may be shifted to the stable mode even if the "bita push" is not successful in successive attempts.
For example, failures may be allowed up to a predetermined number of times (for example, 2 times), or a counter that is incremented by 1 when a "Vita push" is successful and subtracted by 1 when a "Bita push" is unsuccessful may be set. If the value of the counter reaches "3", the mode may be shifted to the stable mode.
In addition, the trigger for transitioning to stable mode is not limited to when a specific symbol combination is stopped and displayed, but also based on the difference in the number of sheets from the start of an advantageous section to a predetermined period, the number of winnings of small roles, etc. good.
For example, if 20 games have passed since the start of the advantageous period, if the difference in the number of coins becomes ``+50'' or more, or if the number of winnings of ``Press order bell'' reaches 10 or more, the system will switch to stable mode. Good too.
In addition, in the above explanation, when the player wins "one-card combinations 1 to 3" for the first time after moving to the advantageous section, the player is informed that it is the timing when the specific symbol combination can be stopped and displayed in the winning game. Although the explanation has been given regarding the case where the notification is made, the present invention is not limited to this, and the stable mode and the unstable mode may be made unrecognizable to the player. For example, the screen display as shown in FIG. 66 may not be displayed at the timing when "one-card combinations 1 to 3" are won.

In this way, the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment can solve all or some of the problems that conventional gaming machines should improve.

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, in the present embodiment, during the non-bug mode, the difference number subtraction method is applied to the rush stage and the ending preparation stage. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the difference number addition method may be used.
In the difference number addition method, for example, each time a predetermined winning combination (bell combination, etc.) is won, the obtained difference number is added up, and when the obtained difference number reaches the remaining difference number, the specific gaming state ends. do.
Furthermore, although the ending has been described using the number-of-games subtraction method, the present invention is not limited to this, and may be performed using the number-of-games addition method.
In the game number addition method, the number of games is added for each game, and when the added number of games reaches the number of remaining games, the specific gaming state ends.

In addition, in this embodiment, when an addition of the difference number of sheets occurs in each stage, the addition process is performed by directly adding the additional difference number to the current remaining difference number of sheets. The method is not limited to this, and the following may be used.
For example, if an end value is set to manage the end of the difference in the remaining number of sheets, and in the case of the difference number subtraction method, when the difference in the number of sheets is added, the initial value is set to "0" and the end value is set to ``0''. Subtract. Then, as the game progresses, the specific game state can be ended when the remaining differential number of coins reaches the end value.
In addition, in the case of the difference number addition method, when an addition to the difference number occurs, the additional difference number is added to the ending value with the initial value as the "remaining difference number", and as the game progresses, the remaining difference number increases. It is also possible to end the specific gaming state when the end value is reached.
Furthermore, even in the case of the number of games management method such as during bug mode, the number of games subtraction method, the number of games addition method, the number of games addition method, A subtraction method for the number of additional games and a method for adding the number of additional games can be used.

In addition, in this embodiment, a case has been described in which random number acquisition control is executed such that the acquired random value is "0" or "1" during the stable mode, but the present invention is not limited to this. Random number acquisition control similar to the mode may be executed.
For example, in a specific game state, if the transition to the ending is confirmed, by performing the above random number acquisition control, an excessive addition will occur when the ending is near, giving a sense of loss when the ending ends. It is possible to prevent the game from becoming boring in a specific game state by not adding anything at all.

In addition, in this embodiment, in a specific game state, only the special add-on stage is partially controlled to the AT state, and the game states (stages) other than the special add-on stage are controlled to the AT state. The present invention is not limited to this, and all may be controlled to be in the AT state, or all may be controlled to be in the non-AT state. Furthermore, some of the game states (stages) other than the special add-on stage may be controlled to be in the AT state.

Further, for example, a regular bonus or a big bonus may be provided as the bonus state. Moreover, only one of these may be provided, or none of them may be provided.
Furthermore, all of RT0 to RT4 are set to infinite RT, but some or all of them may be set to finite RT.

Further, in the present embodiment, the 2-bet button 2b is always operable, but the invention is not limited to this, and it may be made inoperable during a specific gaming period or in a specific gaming state.
Also, when playing a 2-bet game, instead of operating the 2-bet button 2b, you can only play the 2-bet game by pressing the 1-bet button twice or inserting two medals. , the 2-bet game may be difficult to execute.

In addition, in this embodiment, the AT status is set as the difference number of coins or the number of games as a manageable value, but is not limited to this, for example, the number of times of Vernabi, the number of winnings of small prizes, the number of medals acquired, the number of medals paid out, etc. You can also.

In addition, in this embodiment, the main control section 10 performs operations as various means such as a gaming state 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.
In addition, on the contrary, although the sub-control unit 20 operates as various means such as an effect execution means for executing an effect on the display 8 etc., the main control unit 10 performs some or all of the operations, and the main control unit 10 can also operate as various means.

Further, although the present invention is applied to a slot machine, it can also be applied to other gaming machines such as a pachinko machine.
Furthermore, the present invention can also be applied to so-called enclosed game machines that can execute games using pseudo game media in data format without using actual game media such as medals or game balls.

Further, in this embodiment, the reels 41 which are driven and controlled by a motor are used as variable display means, but instead of or in addition to this, symbols on the reels or the like may be displayed on a display 8 such as a liquid crystal display. By displaying an image, the display can also be used as a variable display means for identification information.

Note that the above embodiment includes the following forms.
・The first form is
A lottery means (main control unit 10) capable of executing a lottery related to a game when a predetermined condition is satisfied;
An operation means (stop button 5, etc.) that can be operated by the operator;
a display means (reel 41) capable of variably displaying identification information (symbols);
Stop display control means (main controller) 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 operation mode of the operation means. Part 10) and
A first gaming state (gaming state in the normal section (e.g., initial stage)), and a second gaming state (gaming state in the advantageous section (e.g., destination determination stage)) that is more advantageous than the first gaming state. A gaming state control means (main control unit 10) capable of controlling any gaming state among a plurality of gaming states including;
Counting means (main control unit 10) capable of counting count values (counters A1, A2, B1) that vary according to the progress of the game during the period controlled to the second gaming state;
Equipped with
The counting means includes:
The count value is not counted during the period controlled in the first gaming state,
The gaming state control means includes:
If the count value reaches a specific value (advantageous section limiter (1500 games, 2500 coins)) during the period in which the gaming state is controlled to the second gaming state, the gaming state can be controlled to the first gaming state;
Based on the fact that the operating means is operated in the first operation mode (the push order in which "turbulence" is selected) in a specific game in the second game state (the push order bell winning game in the transition destination determination stage); , A gaming machine characterized in that the gaming state can be controlled to the first gaming state.
・The second form is
The gaming state control means includes:
In a specific game in the second game state, the operating means is operated in the first operating mode more than when the operating means is operated in the second operating mode (the pressing order in which "stable" is selected). The gaming machine of the first form is characterized in that the gaming state can be controlled to the first gaming state with a higher probability when
・The third form is
The gaming state control means includes:
In a specific game in the second gaming state, when the operating means is operated in the first operating mode than when the operating means is operated in the second operating mode, after the specific game ends A gaming machine of a second form, characterized in that the gaming state can be controlled to the first gaming state with a high probability after a predetermined period (next game or the current game) has elapsed.
・The fourth form is
comprising a notification means (display device 8, etc.) that can notify operation information (push order navigation 51a, selection navigation 51b, 51c, background navigation 52a, 52b, 52c) that is information regarding the operation mode for the operation means,
The notification means is
In a specific game in the second gaming state, if the lottery result by the lottery means is a specific lottery result (such as winning push order bell 1), select either the first operation mode or the second operation mode. The gaming machine of the second or third form is characterized in that it is possible to notify selection operation information (selection navigation 51b, 51c, background navigation 52a, 52b, 52c) that is operation information that can be performed.
・The fifth form is
The identification information is
There are multiple
The operating means is
A plurality of pieces of identification information are provided corresponding to the plurality of pieces of identification information,
The notification means is
It is possible to notify operation information (push order navigation) regarding the operation mode of the plurality of operation means,
A gaming machine according to a fourth aspect, characterized in that the selection operation information can be notified as the operation information.

1 Slot machine 5 Stop button (operation means)
8 Display device (notification means, display means)
10 Main control section 20 Sub control section

Claims (5)

a lottery means capable of executing a lottery related to a game when a predetermined condition is met;
an operating means that can be operated by an operator;
A display means capable of displaying identification information in a variable manner;
stop display 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 operation mode of the operation means;
A gaming state control means capable of controlling any one of a plurality of gaming states including a first gaming state and a second gaming state that is more advantageous than the first gaming state;
a counting means capable of counting a count value that changes in accordance with the progress of the game during a period controlled in the second gaming state;
Equipped with
The counting means includes:
The count value is not counted during the period controlled in the first gaming state,
The gaming state control means includes:
If the count value reaches a specific value during the period in which the gaming state is controlled to the second gaming state, the gaming state can be controlled to the first gaming state;
A gaming machine characterized in that, in a specific game in the second gaming state, the gaming state can be controlled to the first gaming state based on the operating means being operated in the first operating mode. The gaming state control means includes:
In a specific game in the second gaming state, there is a higher probability that the gaming state will be activated when the operating means is operated in the first operating mode than when the operating means is operated in the second operating mode. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the gaming machine can be controlled to the first gaming state. The gaming state control means includes:
In a specific game in the second gaming state, when the operating means is operated in the first operating mode than when the operating means is operated in the second operating mode, after the specific game ends The gaming machine according to claim 2, wherein the gaming state can be controlled to the first gaming state with a high probability after a predetermined period of time has elapsed. comprising a notification means capable of reporting operation information that is information regarding an operation mode for the operation means,
The notification means is
In the specific game in the second gaming state, when the lottery result by the lottery means is a specific lottery result, the operation information is such that it is possible to select either the first operation mode or the second operation mode. The gaming machine according to claim 2 or 3, wherein selection operation information can be notified. The identification information is
There are multiple
The operating means is
A plurality of pieces of identification information are provided corresponding to the plurality of pieces of identification information,
The notification means is
It is possible to notify operation information regarding the operation mode of the plurality of operation means,
The gaming machine according to claim 4, wherein the selection operation information can be notified as the operation information.

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