JP6635360B2 - Gaming machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

As this type of gaming machine, there is a slot machine. For example, in a slot machine, a normal gaming state in which the number of game media on hand is hard to increase, and the probability of winning a small role increases, so that the number of game media on hand easily increases. Those having an advantageous playing state are common.
Further, in recent slot machines, when a predetermined condition is satisfied, as an advantageous gaming state, a bonus in which the winning rate of the small role is increased, an RT (replay time) in which the winning rate of the replay role is increased, a small role and a replay role are achieved. AT (Assist Time) for assisting winning, etc., RT (Assist Replay Time) for assisting winning of small role, replay role, etc. after increasing the winning rate of replay role by combining RT and AT, There is also known a game state that generates a game state called a game state.
There is also known a game machine that displays a game description such as a game effect or a game method on a liquid crystal display of a slot machine (for example, see Patent Document 1).

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  However, such conventional gaming machines have room for improvement.

In order to solve the above-mentioned problem, a gaming machine according to the present invention includes a first gaming state and a second gaming state to which a transition can be made when a predetermined number of games, which is a predetermined number of times, are executed in the first gaming state. And a plurality of game states including: a game state control unit that can be controlled to any one of the game states; and a normal section when the game state control unit controls the game state to any one of the game states. A section control unit capable of controlling any one of a plurality of sections including an advantageous section to which a transition can be made when a predetermined condition is satisfied in a normal section, and specific information on a stop operation advantageous to a player is notified. Granting means capable of granting a privilege for performing the control , wherein the granting means is controlled in the normal section, and is controlled in the advantageous section, as compared with the case in which the privilege is controlled in the first game state, And before In the case of being controlled to the first gaming state, the probability of granting the privilege is higher, being controlled to the advantageous section, and being controlled to the advantageous section than to the case of being controlled to the first gaming state. It is configured such that the probability of giving the privilege is higher when it is controlled and when it is controlled to the second gaming state .

It is a schematic front view showing the appearance of a gaming machine. FIG. 2 is a schematic perspective view showing an internal configuration of the gaming machine. FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing a control configuration of the gaming machine. It is a chart which shows arrangement of a reel symbol. It is a chart showing a combination of symbols of winning combinations. It is a state transition diagram of RT state. 9 is a table showing transition conditions of an RT state. It is a state transition diagram of a game state. It is a table | surface which shows the number-of-probability preparation game lottery table. It is a chart showing a high-accuracy stage lottery table (RT3). It is a chart showing a high-accuracy stage lottery table (other than RT3). It is a chart showing a stage A lottery table. It is a table | surface which shows a RT stock high-precision game number lottery table. It is a table | surface which shows a RT stock highly accurate game number subtraction stop lottery table. It is a chart showing a stage B lottery table (via a special stage decision stage). It is a figure showing a stage B lottery table (via push order challenge). It is a chart showing an RT stock lottery table (stage B1). It is a chart showing a continuation rate lottery table (stage B1). It is a chart showing a specialization zone expectation level lottery table. It is a chart showing a specialization zone lottery table (green level). It is a chart showing a specialization zone lottery table (red level). It is a chart showing a specialization zone lottery table (blue level). It is a chart showing a specialization zone lottery table (yellow level). It is a chart showing a specialization zone lottery table (green level). It is a chart showing a specialization zone lottery table (red level). It is a chart showing a stage C2 lottery table. It is a chart showing a continuation rate lottery table (stage C1). It is a chart showing an RT stock lottery table (stage C2). It is a chart showing a stage B lottery table (stage E1). It is a chart showing an RT stock lottery table (stage E1). It is a figure showing a stage B lottery table (high accuracy). It is a chart showing a stage B lottery table (more than 4 high-precision preparation games). It is a chart showing a stage B lottery table (high-precision preparation 3 games or less). It is a chart showing a specialization bonus lottery table. It is a chart showing a stage A lottery table (blue BB, red BB). It is a chart showing a stage B lottery table (blue BB, red BB). It is a chart showing a continuation rate lottery table (blue BB, red BB). It is a chart showing an RT stock lottery table (blue BB, red BB). It is a chart showing a continuation rate lottery table (specialization bonus 1). It is a chart showing a continuation rate lottery table (specialization bonus 2). It is a chart showing an RT stock lottery table (specialization bonus 3). It is a chart showing a production advantageous section game number lottery table. It is a chart showing an effect level lottery table. It is a chart showing an effect pattern lottery table (level 1). It is a chart showing an effect pattern lottery table (level 2). It is a chart showing an effect pattern lottery table (level 3). It is a chart showing an effect pattern lottery table (level 4). It is a chart showing an announcement pattern lottery table (the 1st game). It is a figure showing a notice pattern lottery table (the 2nd game). It is a figure showing a notice pattern lottery table (the 3rd game). It is a chart showing an effect pattern lottery table (mode 1). It is a chart showing an effect pattern lottery table (mode 2). It is a chart showing an effect pattern lottery table (mode 1). It is a chart showing an effect pattern lottery table (mode 2). It is a flowchart which shows a normal control process. It is a flowchart which shows a highly reliable preparation control process. It is a flowchart which shows a high-precision control process. It is a flowchart which shows a stage A control process. It is a flowchart which shows a stage B1 control process. It is a flowchart which shows a stage B2 control process. FIG. 61 is a flowchart showing a sequel to FIG. 60. It is a flowchart which shows a stage C control process. It is a flowchart which shows a stage D control process. It is a flowchart which shows a stage E control process. It is a flowchart showing a bonus winning control process. It is a flowchart which shows blue BB and red BB control processing. It is a flowchart which shows a chance BB control process. It is a flowchart which shows blue different color BB and red different color BB control processing. It is a flowchart showing a bonus end control process. It is a flowchart showing a game explanation screen display control process. It is a flowchart which shows the effect advantageous section game number determination process for effects. It is a flow chart which shows an advantageous section lamp lighting control processing. It is a flowchart which shows a continuous production determination process. It is a flowchart which shows RB winning effect control processing. It is a flowchart which shows RB winning effect control processing. It is a flow chart which shows RB end production control processing. It is a figure explaining display of a game explanation screen during non-game. It is a figure explaining display of a game explanation screen during a game. 5 is a chart illustrating an operation prompting image display period. (A) And (B) is a figure explaining the display of the game explanation screen when displaying a navigation image during a push order challenge, (B) and (C) displaying a navigation image during the stage B1 It is a figure explaining the display of the game explanation screen in the case of doing. It is a figure explaining display of a game explanation screen at the time of displaying a production button image during stage B1. (A) is a diagram for explaining the exceptional information displayed on the game description screen during the stage A1, (B) and (C) is a diagram of the game description screen when displaying a reminder image during the bonus It is a figure explaining a display. It is a figure explaining an example of an effect during a continuous effect. It is a figure explaining the update (switch) of the specialization zone expectation level. It is a figure explaining the game composition during different color BB. FIG. 11 is a diagram illustrating a determination condition of a standby screen during a different color BB. It is a figure showing an example of an effect on a display in a different color BB. It is a figure showing the flow of the game during different color BB. It is a figure showing an example of a display mode on a display of stage C2. It is a state transition diagram of a game state (RT state) in other embodiments.

  A preferred embodiment of a 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 described with reference to FIGS.
The slot machine 1 is an embodiment of the gaming machine according to the present invention, and includes a housing 1b having an opening on the front surface, and a front door 1a that covers the opening so as to be openable and closable, like a normal slot machine. I have.

At the center of the front door 1a, there is formed a display window 6 through which the rear can be viewed. Through this display window 6, the symbol shown on the reel 41 can be viewed.
Further, a step portion projecting forward is formed below the display window 6, and a medal insertion slot 2 for inserting a medal and a player's pressing operation at the start of the game are formed on the upper surface of this step portion. A bet button 2a for setting the number of bets, an effect button 2c which is an effect operation unit for performing an operation related to an effect of the slot machine 1 without affecting the progress of the game, and a cross key button 2d are provided. .
The effect button 2c is a button capable of giving a change to an effect image and the like on the display 8 by a pressing operation by the player, and the cross key button 2d is a selection of a display item on the display 8 by a pressing operation by the player. , Buttons that can be released.
Further, below the stepped portion, there are provided a start lever 3 which is operated when the player starts a game, and a stop button 5 which is pressed when the player stops the reel 41.

  Above the display window 6, a navigation lamp 12 for navigating the operation sequence of the stop button 5 to the player is provided. Further, below the display window 6, there is provided an advantageous section lamp 13 for notifying that the player is in an advantageous state.

On the upper part of the front door 1a, there is provided, for example, a display 8 which is constituted by a liquid crystal display and operates as a notification means, an addition notification means, a specific notification means, a continuation information notification means, and a specific information notification means according to the present invention. I have.
On the left and right sides of the display 8, a speaker 9 that performs sound effects and informs, and a lamp 11 that includes light emitting means such as an LED that effects light effects are built in.
A medal payout port 7b for paying out medals is provided below the front door 1a.

On the upper part of the housing 1b, there are provided a main control unit 10 for controlling the game as a whole and a sub-control unit 20 for controlling the production of the game under the control of the main control unit 10.
A drum unit 4 for rotating the reel 41 is provided at the center of the housing 1b. The drum unit 4 is configured such that a reel 41a, a reel 41b, and a reel 41c are arranged side by side in a horizontal direction, and these reels 41a to 41c are configured to be rotatable by driving a stepping motor (not shown). In addition, a plurality of symbols (identification information) are displayed on the outer peripheral surface of each of the reels 41a to 41c in accordance with a predetermined arrangement. ) Are visible through the display window 6.
Further, a medal payout device 7 for paying out medals and a hopper 7a for storing medals are provided at a lower portion of the housing 1b, and medals paid out from the medal payout device 7 are supplied to the player via a medal payout exit 7b. Will be paid out.

  FIG. 3 shows a configuration of a control system of the slot machine 1. Note that components that are the same as or correspond to the components described with reference to FIGS. 1 and 2 are denoted by the same reference numerals.

The main control unit 10 includes a CPU (not shown) for performing various arithmetic processing and the like, a ROM (not shown) for storing a control program and control data, and a storage area for temporarily storing various data and a work area for the CPU. And the like (not shown) or the like.
The main controller 10 is connected to a bet button 2a, a medal selector 2b, a start lever 3, and a stop button 5 (stop buttons 5a to 5c) so that signals from sensors built in each device can be input. Have been.
Further, the main control unit 10 performs a process of starting a game, a process of sampling a random number from a random number generator (not shown), and the like based on a signal from the start lever 3. Then, the main control unit 10 performs an internal lottery process of winning combinations based on the sampled random numbers.

The main control unit 10 is connected to the drum unit 4, the medal payout device 7, the advantageous zone lamp 13, and the sub-control unit 20, and is configured to be able to output signals to each device.
The main control unit 10 performs a process of starting a game for rotating the reels 41a to 41c based on a signal from the start lever 3, and performs a process of stopping the reels 41a to 41c.
In addition, the main control unit 10 drives the medal payout device 7 and pays out medals based on establishment of a medal payout condition at the end of the game.
The advantageous section lamp 13 is formed of, for example, an LED, and the main control unit 10 performs a process of turning on the advantageous section lamp 13 when a game state advantageous to the player occurs.

The sub-control unit 20 is connected to an effect button 2c, a cross key button 2d, a display 8, a speaker 9, a lamp 11, and a navigation lamp 12, and is configured to be able to output a signal to each device. The sub-control unit 20 performs image processing of a predetermined effect on the display 8 based on control information in only one direction from the main control unit 10, an output process of the speaker 9 for performing various effects and information, an LED, and the like. The lighting process of the lamp 11 constituted by the above is performed.
In addition, the sub-control unit 20 can control switching of each effect, display of a game explanation screen described later, and the like based on a signal from the effect button 2c.
The sub-control unit 20 includes a ROM (not shown) for storing various information such as a program relating to effects, effect image data, sound data, and the like, a storage area for temporarily storing various data, a work area for the CPU, and the like. RAM (not shown) and the like are provided.
The navigation lamp 12 is constituted by, for example, an LED, and the sub control unit 20 turns on the navigation lamp 12 for navigating (notifying) the operation order of the stop button 5 based on the control information from the main control unit 10. I do.

  Such a slot machine 1 is configured to be able to execute the following slot machine games when the main control unit 10 operates as a game state control unit or the like.

At the start of the game, the number of bets is set using medals (including credit medals).
The number of bets can be set by inserting medals directly from the medal insertion slot 2 or by pressing the bet button 2a.

In the method of setting the number of bets by inserting medals from the medal insertion slot 2, the inserted medals are detected by a medal selector 2b provided on the back surface of the front door 1a, and the bet corresponding to the number of inserted medals is detected. The number (however, the bet number “3” corresponding to three medals is the upper limit) is set.
Note that the upper limit of the bet number may be “1”, “2”, or “4” or more.

The bet button 2a is an example of an operation unit capable of accepting a player's operation related to the setting of the number of bets. When the bet button 2a is pressed, a predetermined number of credit medals stored internally as data (for example, The number of medals (three) is subtracted, and the subtracted amount is set as the bet number.
The bet button is not limited to the bet button 2a, and a plurality of bet buttons having different numbers of bets to be set may be provided. Further, the credit medals are added by inserting medals from the medal insertion slot 2 or winning a prize, and for example, it is possible to credit (store) up to 50 medals.

As described above, the number of bets set by the direct insertion from the medal insertion slot 2 or the pressing operation of the bet button 2a is stored in a storage unit such as a RAM provided in the main control unit 10.
Then, when the number of bets reaches a predetermined number (for example, three), a game is started in which the right to execute a single game is held.

In this state in which the game can be started, the operation of the start lever 3 is valid. In this effective state, when the start lever 3 is tilted, a game is started, the reels 41a to 41c with a plurality of symbols start to change, and a plurality of reels such as a replay role, a small role, a bonus role, and the like. An internal lottery process of determining in advance the lottery result of the current game from among the winning combinations (including the loss) before stopping the reels 41 is executed (winning combination determining means, pre-determining means).
In the internal lottery process, a winning combination of the current game is determined from a plurality of winning combinations by lottery based on a predetermined winning probability.
In the present embodiment, the internal lottery process is completed before the reels 41a to 41c reach a steady rotation, but may be completed before the reels 41a to 41c start to rotate.

Each of the reels 41a to 41c is an example of a variable display unit. On the peripheral surface of each of the reels 41a to 41c, for example, as shown in FIG. "Replay", "Bell", "Cherry", "Red 7", "Blue 7", "White 7", "Bar", etc. are respectively shown. Reach steady rotation, rotating at a constant speed.
When such a steady rotation is reached, the stop buttons 5a to 5c provided corresponding to the respective reels 41a to 41c are in a state where they can be pressed.

  The stop buttons 5a to 5c are examples of operation means (stop operation means, derivation operation means) for performing a stop operation of the reel 41. For example, a light emitting means such as an LED built in the stop buttons 5a to 5c is turned on. Then, when each stop button 5 is pressed in such a state, the operation is stopped at a combination of symbols permitted by the operation timing and the lottery result of the internal lottery process. Each of the reels 41a to 41c is controlled to stop.

In the stop state, three vertically continuous symbols represented on the reels 41a to 41c are stopped (also referred to as a stop display) so as to face the outside of the machine from the display window 6, and the stop display mode at this time is changed. Based on the winning, it is determined.
In the present embodiment, the prize is determined based on a combination of symbols stopped only on the right-up line among the upper / middle / lower lines, the right-down line, and the right-up line. Has become.
The number of activated lines for determining a winning (also referred to as a winning line) is not limited to one line, and may be appropriately changed depending on the relationship between the arrangement of the symbols, the type of the symbols, the combination of the symbols corresponding to the winning combination, and the like. Can be.

[Combination of winning combinations and corresponding patterns]
Next, a combination of each winning combination and a symbol corresponding to each winning combination will be described with reference to FIG.
The combination of symbols corresponding to each winning combination shown in FIG. 5 is an example.
In the slot machine 1, the winning combination is determined when the combination of the symbols displayed on the winning line matches the combination of the symbols corresponding to the winning combination. Then, when the winning combination is established, a privilege according to the winning combination is given to the player.
The winning combinations are roughly classified into three types: a small combination, a replay combination, and a bonus combination.
The small role includes, for example, a bell role, a watermelon role, a cherry role, a chance role, and a single role.
In the following description, the role of cherry, the role of watermelon, and the role of chance are collectively referred to as “rare role”.

The bell combination includes a "common bell" and a "special bell" in which a combination of symbols is arranged irrespective of an operation order (hereinafter, also referred to as a pressing order) for the stop buttons 5a to 5c.
"Common Bell" is a combination of symbols such as "Blue 7, Bell, Blue 7" in the order of "Left reel 41a, Middle reel 41b, Right reel 41c" on the winning line (the same applies hereinafter). The bell pattern is aligned with the middle line.
In the “special bell”, the combination of symbols such as “blue 7, bell, bell” stops on the winning line, and the symbol combination of “bell, bell replay” stops on the middle line.

The cherry role includes “weak cherry”, “strong cherry”, and “strongest cherry”, all of which can stop the cherry symbol on the winning line of the left reel 41a.
"Weak cherry" can stop the combination of symbols such as "Cherry-Cherry Bell" on the winning line, and "Strong cherry" can combine symbols such as "Cherry-Cherry-Cherry" on the winning line Can be stopped, and the combination of symbols such as "Cherry Replay Bell" can be stopped on the winning line for "Strongest Cherry".

The watermelon role (“watermelon”) can stop the combination of “Bell, watermelon, bell” symbols on the winning line, and the chance role (“chance eye”) can be “Bell, watermelon. A combination of symbols such as "replay" can be stopped.
The one-course role includes “1-course role 1”, “1-course role 2”, “1-course role 3”, and “1-course role 4”. For example, “1-course role 1” The combination of "Blank, Cherry and Watermelon" symbols can be stopped.

In the replay role, there is a "normal replay" in which the combinations of symbols are aligned regardless of the pressing order, and in a "special replay" in which the combinations of symbols are aligned by performing a pressing operation, and the combination of symbols is aligned by following a specific pressing order. There is a “push order replay”.
In the “normal replay”, the combination of symbols such as “blue 7, white 7, replay” is stopped on the winning line, and the replay symbols are aligned with the upper line.

In the “special replay”, “white 7 replay”, “fake replay”, and “reach eye replay” are set.
The “white 7 replay” and the “fake play” are winning combinations that are to be selected by lot while staying at RT5 described later in the RT state.
"White 7 Replay" means that when the "White 7 Replay" is won, the "White 7" symbol must be pressed and stopped in order to stop and display the corresponding symbol combination. , The combination of symbols such as "white 7, white 7, and white 7" stops, and the white 7 symbols are aligned with the active line or the lower line (white 7 are aligned).
Further, in the present embodiment, when "White 7 Replay" is won during the special stage, a privilege (RT stock described later) advantageous to the player is provided.
The fake replay is provided as a draw role for the white 7 replay, and when the “white 7” symbol is successfully pressed when the fake replay is won, the “replay / white 7 / white 7 replay” is performed. And the combination of symbols such as "" is stopped, and "White 7 Alignment" is not stopped and displayed, and a benefit advantageous to the player is not given.

The reach eye replay is a winning combination that is a target of a lottery in RT6 described later.
When the winning operation of the “white 7” symbol is successfully performed when the reach-eye replay is won, the combination of symbols such as “white 7 / watermelon 2 / white 7” can be stopped. More specifically, the "white 7" symbol is stopped and displayed in a form in which it is arranged in parallel with the upper line and the lower line, or in a rhombus shape, so as to indicate to the player that a bonus has been won.
In the case of "white 7 replay", "fake replay" and "reach eye replay", if the eye-push operation fails, the combination of the symbols "replay / replay / replay" is stopped at a predetermined line. You may.

In the “push order replay”, “RT2 transition replay”, “RT3 transition replay”, “RT4 transition replay”, and “RT5 transition replay” are set.
For example, when the player wins the RT2 shift replay, the player operates the stop buttons 5a to 5c in the corresponding pressing order to obtain a combination of symbols such as "blue 7, white 7, replay", and wins the RT3 shift replay. In this case, a combination of symbols such as "blue 7, replay, blue 7" is prepared, and when the player wins the RT4 transition replay, a combination of symbols such as "bell replay, blue 7" is prepared, and transition to RT5 is performed. When the player wins the replay, the combination of the symbols "Bell Replay Bell" is arranged.

RT2 transition replay, RT3 transition replay, RT4 transition replay, and RT5 transition replay (hereinafter collectively referred to as “RT transition replay”) are transitions from the current gaming state (RT state) to another gaming state (RT state). It is designed to function as a trigger for status transition.
For example, the RT2 transition replay and the RT5 transition replay function as promotion replays that trigger transition to another gaming state (RT state) that is more advantageous to the player than the current gaming state (RT state).
The RT3 transition replay and the RT4 transition replay function as a fall replay that triggers a transition to another game state (RT state) which is more disadvantageous to the player than the current game state (RT state). The details of the RT state will be described later.
If the player has won the RT shift replay and does not operate the stop buttons 5a to 5c in the corresponding pressing order, "replay / replay / replay" may be stopped and displayed on the upper line. In this case, the RT state does not shift.

Among the winning combinations excluding the bonus combination, the “common bell”, the “special bell”, and the “single combination” are set to four levels (hereinafter referred to as game setting values) set in the slot machine 1. There are two types of winning combinations (winning combinations with setting differences) whose winning probabilities change accordingly and winning combinations (winning combinations with no setting differences) in which the winning probabilities do not change at all four game setting values.
In the following description, the winning combination with a setting difference is “common bell A”, “special bell A”, and “1 sheet role 1A to 4A”, and the winning combination with no setting difference is “common bell B” and “special bell B”. , "1 sheet combination 1B to 4B".
On the other hand, it is assumed that the winning combinations other than these are set as the winning combinations with no setting difference.
The winning combination with setting difference and the winning combination with no setting difference are not limited to these, and can be set arbitrarily.

As the bonus role, a big bonus and a regular bonus are set.
When the big bonus is won, the symbol combination stops at “red 7, blue 7, red 7” or the like, and the “blue 7 bonus (blue 7) Hereafter, the combination of symbols is "red 7, bonus 7, red 7, etc." and the symbol combination is "bar, bar, bar." Stop at "Chance Bonus (hereinafter, Chance BB)" and the symbol combination stops at "Red 7, Blue 7, Cherry", and stops at "Blue 7, Blue 7, White 7" on the middle line. 7 different color bonus (hereinafter referred to as blue different color BB) "and" red 7 different color bonus (hereinafter referred to as red different color BB) "in which the combination of symbols stops at" red 7, red 7, white 7 ".

If the regular bonus is won, the symbol combination stops at "watermelon / watermelon / red 7" etc. and the 7 symbols stop in a V-shape. "High net increase regular bonus (hereinafter, high net increase RB)" And a "low net increase regular bonus (hereinafter, low net increase RB)" in which the symbol combination stops at "watermelon / watermelon / bell" or the like, and the 7 symbols do not stop in a V-shape.
The bonus combination can carry over the winning right in the won game and the game after the game as long as the combination of the corresponding symbols is not stopped. For this reason, the established state of the bonus winning is maintained until the bonus combination is won by stopping the combination of the corresponding symbols (hereinafter, this gaming state is referred to as “bonus internal winning state”).

In addition, the big bonus and the regular bonus are a bonus having a difference in the winning probability according to the game setting value of the four stages set in the slot machine 1 (setting difference bonus), and a winning probability in the game setting value of each stage. Specifically, the blue BB, the red BB, and the chance BB are classified as a non-set bonus, and are different from each other in a blue different color BB, a red different color BB, a high net increase RB, The low net increase RB is classified as a setting difference bonus.
These non-setting bonuses are repeatedly won at a predetermined ratio when the rare combination role is won, and the setting bonus is repeatedly won at a predetermined ratio when the rare combination role is won.

Based on the combinations of the symbols as described above, the winning of the small role, the replay role, and the bonus role are each determined. As a result of the determination, when the combination of the symbols is a combination of the symbols corresponding to each of the above, a winning is achieved. Is established, and a game value corresponding to the establishment of each winning is provided.
For example, in the role of a bell, six medals are paid out by stopping the combination of symbols corresponding to the “common bell” and the “special bell”.
Further, five medals are paid out by the stop display of the symbol combination corresponding to the watermelon combination, and four medals are paid out by the stop display of the symbol combination corresponding to the cherry combination.
One medal is paid out by stopping the combination of symbols corresponding to one winning combination. At this time, when one of the stop buttons 5a to 5c is operated at a predetermined eye-pressed position and the corresponding combination of symbols is stopped, one payout is paid out. In this case, a "single-course combination" is missed, a predetermined combination of symbols (hereinafter, one-course combination spill) is stopped, and no payout is made.
Further, the stop display of the symbol combination corresponding to the "replay combination" enables the game to be played without inserting medals in the next game, that is, without spending medals.
The winning probability of each winning combination excluding the “bonus combination” is, in principle, the replay combination> “common bell”> “weak cherry”> “special bell”>“watermelon”> “watermelon” for each of the game setting values 1 to 4. It is assumed that the relationship is set such that “strong cherry”> “chance chance”> “strongest cherry”, that is, the replay role is most likely to be won and “strongest cherry” is least likely to be won.

  Further, since the symbols of the bell role and the replay role are arranged within five consecutive frames on all the reels 41a to 41c, the symbols can be always stopped on the activated line by the pull-in stop control of four frames. On the other hand, the symbols other than the bell role and the replay role are not necessarily arranged within five consecutive frames, so even if the pull-in stop control of four frames is performed, the symbols cannot be stopped on the winning line, and the winning role is missed. There are cases. In other words, in order to stop these symbols on the pay line, it is necessary to press the stop buttons 5a to 5c (so-called pressing operation) aiming at a desired symbol.

The slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment has, in addition to the above configuration, a game state as described below and a characteristic game property based on the game state.
Each game state is controlled (hereinafter, also referred to as “transition”) by the main control unit 10 operating as a game state control unit.
First, the RT state of the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS.

(RT state)
The slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment has three stages of low, medium, and high as the winning probability of the “replay combination” in the internal lottery process, and is in a state of RT0 to 6 (hereinafter, also simply referred to as RT0 to 6). have.

RT0 is a low replay probability state, and is set so as to win the replay role with a probability of 1 / 7.3, for example, in the internal lottery process, and is given to the player more than the RT2, 5, and 6 in the replay role winning probability. It is an unfavorable game state.
The entry to RT0 is triggered by the stoppage of “Single-Sheet Combination” at the time of winning of “Single-Sheet Combination” in RT1 and RT2, and thereafter, the process moves from RT1, 2 to RT0.
The entry into RT0 is triggered by the fact that 127 games have been played at RT3, 36 games have been played at RT4, and 30 games have been played at RT5. Move to RT0.

The end of RT0 is that the combination of symbols corresponding to “RT2 transition replay (promotion replay)” has stopped, the combination of symbols corresponding to “RT5 transition replay (promotion replay)” has stopped, and “RT3”. Triggered by the stop of the combination of symbols corresponding to "Transfer Replay (Relegation Replay)" and the stop of the combination of symbols corresponding to "RT4 Transition Replay (Remotion Replay)", then the transition from RT0 to RT2-5 I do.
The end of RT0 is triggered by the winning of the bonus combination in the internal lottery process performed in RT0, and thereafter, the process shifts from RT0 to RT6.
As described above, RT0 is not a finite game state in which the game period is determined in advance, but an infinite number of game states that do not shift to another game state unless the combination of symbols corresponding to the RT shift replay is stopped or a bonus is won. It is in a gaming state (infinite RT).

RT1 is a low replay probability state, and is set so as to win the replay role with a probability of 1 / 7.3, for example, in the internal lottery process. It is an unfavorable game state.
The entry into the RT1 is triggered by power-on or operation of a predetermined initialization switch or the like or a change of a game setting value (including a case where the same game setting value is reset (including re-setting of the setting value)). Move to RT1.
The entry into RT1 is triggered by the end of the bonus, and thereafter, the process proceeds to RT1.
The end of RT1 is triggered by the stoppage of “missing one-copies” when the “one-copies” in RT1 is won, and thereafter, the process shifts from RT1 to RT0.
The end of RT1 is triggered by the winning of the bonus combination in the internal lottery process performed in RT1, and thereafter, the process shifts from RT1 to RT6.
As described above, the RT1 is not a finite game state in which the game period is determined in advance, but is an infinite game state in which the game does not shift to another game state unless the one-piece combination “spilling eyes” is stopped or a bonus is won. It is in the state (infinite RT).

RT2 is in a high replay probability state, and is set so as to win the replay role with a probability of, for example, 1 / 1.5 in the internal lottery process, and from RT0, 1, 3, 4, and 6 in the replay role winning probability. Is also a game state advantageous to the player.
The entry into RT2 is triggered by the stop of the combination of symbols corresponding to “RT2 shift replay” in RT0, and thereafter, the process shifts from RT0 to RT2.
The end of RT2 means that the combination of symbols corresponding to "RT3 transition replay" has stopped in RT2, the symbol combination corresponding to "RT4 transition replay" has stopped, and the symbol combination corresponding to "RT5 transition replay". Is stopped, and thereafter, the process shifts from RT2 to RT3 to RT5.
In addition, the end of RT2 is triggered by the stoppage of “missing one-segment combination” at the time of winning of the “single-segment combination” in RT2, and thereafter, the process shifts from RT2 to RT0.
The end of RT2 is triggered by the winning of the bonus combination in the internal lottery process performed in RT2, and thereafter, the process shifts from RT2 to RT6.
As described above, the RT2 is not a finite game state in which the game period is determined in advance, but does not stop the combination of the symbols corresponding to the RT shift replay, does not stop the "spilling eyes" of the one-piece combination, or does not win the bonus. As long as it is, it is an infinite game state (infinite RT) that does not shift to another game state.

RT3 is in a low replay probability state, and is set so as to win the replay role with a probability of 1 / 7.3 in the internal lottery process, for example, and the player has a higher probability of winning the replay role than RT2, 5, or 6. It is an unfavorable game state.
The entry into RT3 is triggered by the stop of the combination of symbols corresponding to "RT3 replay" in RT0 and RT2, and thereafter the process moves from RT0 and RT2 to RT3.
The end of RT3 is triggered by a point in time when the game of 127 games is played, and thereafter, the process shifts from RT3 to RT0.
The end of RT3 is triggered by the winning of the bonus combination in the internal lottery process performed in RT3, and thereafter, the process shifts from RT3 to RT6.
As described above, RT3 is in a finite game state (finite RT) which is completed by executing the game a predetermined number of times (127 games).

RT4 is in a low replay probability state, and is set so as to win the replay role with a probability of 1 / 7.3 in the internal lottery process, for example, and the player has a higher probability of winning the replay role than RT2, 5, or 6. It is an unfavorable game state.
The entry to RT4 is triggered by the stop of the combination of symbols corresponding to “RT4 shift replay” in RT0 and RT2, and thereafter, the process shifts from RT0 and RT2 to RT4.
The end of RT4 is triggered by a point in time when 36 games are played, and thereafter, the process shifts from RT4 to RT0.
The end of RT4 is triggered by the winning of the bonus combination in the internal lottery process performed in RT4, and thereafter, the process shifts from RT4 to RT6.
As described above, RT4 is in a finite game state (finite RT), which ends when a predetermined number of games (36 games) are executed.

RT5 is a state of high replay probability, and is set so as to win the replay role with a probability of 1 / 1.5 in the internal lottery process, for example, from the RT0, 1, 3, 4, 6 in the probability of winning the replay role. Is also a game state advantageous to the player.
The entry into RT5 is triggered by the stop of the combination of symbols corresponding to “RT5 shift replay” in RT0 and RT2, and thereafter, the process shifts from RT0 and RT2 to RT5.
The end of RT5 is triggered by a point in time when 30 games have been played, and thereafter, the process shifts from RT5 to RT0.
The end of RT5 is triggered by the winning of the bonus combination in the internal lottery process performed in RT5, and thereafter, the process shifts from RT5 to RT6.
As described above, the RT5 is in a finite game state (finite RT) which is completed by executing the game a predetermined number of times (30 games).

RT6 is a medium replay probability state, is a bonus internal winning state, and is set in the internal lottery process so as to win the replay role with a probability of, for example, 1 / 6.0. This is a gaming state that is more advantageous to the player than 1, 3, and 4, and more disadvantageous to the player than RT2 and RT5.
The entry into RT6 is triggered by the winning of the bonus combination in the internal lottery process during RT0 to RT5, and thereafter, the process shifts from RT0 to RT5 to RT6.
The end of RT6 is triggered by the stop of the combination of bonus symbols, and thereafter, the process shifts from RT6 to a bonus.
As described above, the RT6 is in the bonus internal winning state and is not a finite gaming state in which the game period is determined in advance, but is an infinite gaming state (infinite) which does not shift to another gaming state unless the combination of bonus symbols is stopped. RT).

The bonus is a gaming state that is advantageous to a player who wins a small role such as a “bell role” with a high probability.
The entry into the bonus is triggered by the stop of the combination of the bonus symbols at RT6, and thereafter, the process shifts from RT6 to a bonus (big bonus).
Further, the bonus ends when the payout of medals exceeding a predetermined number is made, and thereafter, the process shifts from the bonus to RT1.
As described above, the bonus is a game state that ends with the payout of medals exceeding a predetermined number.

As described above, in the present embodiment, a plurality of RT states having different degrees of advantage are provided, and a transition is made from RT0, 1, 3, 4 which is relatively disadvantageous to the player to RT2 and 5 which are relatively advantageous to the player. With the bonus winning in 5, the game has a game property of shifting to the bonus game state via RT6.
In such a game characteristic, staying at RT5 becomes a game state advantageous to the player, and further, at RT0, which shifts after the end of RT5, a loop that shifts (returns) to RT5 again is repeated. Therefore, the game proceeds advantageously for the player. Therefore, it is preferable for the player that RT0 or RT2 that can shift to RT5 does not shift (falls) to RT3 or RT4.

Therefore, in RT0 and RT2, the combination of symbols corresponding to the promotion replay ("RT5 transition replay") is stopped or the fall replay ("RT1 transition replay", "RT3 transition replay", "RT4 transition replay" is performed. )), It is preferable for the player to operate the stop button 5 so as not to stop.
However, whether or not these promotion replays and fall replays have been won is apparently indistinguishable, so that the combination of symbols corresponding to these promotion replays and fall replays is stopped or not stopped. The stop button 5 cannot be operated.

Then, when a predetermined condition is satisfied, the promotion order is stopped by informing (navigating) through the informing means such as the display 8 of the pressing order of the stop button 5 and a symbol or the like as a guide for the pressing. Or a privilege of assisting the player so that the fall replay does not stop is provided to the player to assist the player.
Specifically, the corresponding combination of symbols is displayed on the display 8 such as “left → middle → right” and the respective sounds are output from the speaker 9 in the order of “left”, “middle”, “right”. I do.
At this time, the navigation lamp 12 is turned on in the corresponding order “12a → 12b → 12c”.
That is, the operation on the stop button 5 is navigated through notification means such as the display 8, the speaker 9, and the navigation lamp 12. In the present embodiment, the operation display displayed on the display 8 or the like is also referred to as a push order navigation (special information).
Thus, the player operates the stop button 5 in accordance with this navigation, thereby supporting promotion to the RT state that is preferable for the player and prevention of falling to the RT state that is not preferable for the player.

For example, if the user has the right to transfer to RT5 (hereinafter, also referred to as “RT stock”) in RT0 and RT2, the symbol combination corresponding to the promotion replay (“RT5 transfer replay”) The push order navigation is notified so as to stop or not to stop the fall replay ("RT1 shift replay", "RT3 shift replay", "RT4 shift replay").
One or two or more “RT stocks” are given to the player based on the satisfaction of the predetermined condition, and one is lost by shifting to RT5. Note that one may disappear when RT5 ends.

Thus, the slot machine 1 is configured to be able to control a plurality of RT states by operating the main control unit 10 as a game state control unit.
In addition, in the slot machine 1, in addition to the above configuration, the main control unit 10 includes a stop display control unit, a determination unit, a notification period determination unit, a transmission unit, a privilege provision unit, a probability state control unit, a probability state determination unit, By operating as the pre-determination means, the state control means, the pre-determination means, the derivation control means, and the counting means, the sub-control unit 20 operates as the change means, the effect state control means, the receiving means, and the effect pattern determining means. Thus, the following characteristic game characteristics can be realized.
Further, in the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the main control unit 10 and the sub control unit 20 cooperate to transition between a plurality of types of game states as shown in FIG.

The main control unit 10 can control a game in the slot machine 1 to a plurality of game states (hereinafter, referred to as payout states). Do.
The sub-control unit 20 can control a plurality of effect states based on the ball-out state controlled by the main control unit 10 and performs control such as switching of effect stages (hereinafter, also simply referred to as stages). The effect stage is one mode of the effect performed on the display 8 or the like, and for example, a predetermined scene or situation in which a continuous effect is performed is set.
The effect state (effect stage) controlled by the sub-control unit 20 preferably has a paired relationship with the ball-out state controlled by the main control unit 10, but does not necessarily have a paired relationship. Is also good.

As shown in FIG. 8, the game of the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment includes a normal stage in which the game proceeds in a state where the player is disadvantageous, a special stage in which the game proceeds in a state in which the player is advantageous, and a bonus. Is done.
These normal stage, special stage, and bonus can be mutually shifted based on a predetermined opportunity.
Specifically, in the normal stage, when a winning combination is won, the combination of the corresponding symbols is stopped to shift to the bonus (arrow α in FIG. 8). In the case of the bonus, when the number of medals paid out to the player exceeds a predetermined number, the bonus ends and the routine shifts to the normal stage (arrow β in FIG. 8).
Further, in the normal stage, the process shifts to the special stage via a special stage confirmation stage or a pushing order challenge described later (arrows f and g in FIG. 8).

In the special stage, when the bonus combination is won, the combination of the corresponding symbols is stopped to shift to the bonus (arrow γ in FIG. 8). When the bonus is over, the stage returns to the special stage which was staying at the time of winning the bonus (arrow z in FIG. 8).
Further, the special stage ends when the number of staying games (the number of games of RT5) in the special stage is consumed, and the process is shifted to the normal stage in principle (arrow m in FIG. 8). Also, when the later-described advantageous section ends, the special stage ends and the stage shifts to the normal stage (arrow m in FIG. 8).

The game of the slot machine 1 has a normal section and an advantageous section.
These sections are classified according to the ball appearance state. Basically, the normal stage (general stage described later) and the bonus (setting difference bonus) are classified into normal sections, and the normal stage (other than the general stage) , A special stage and a bonus (no difference in setting) are divided into advantageous sections.
In the advantageous section, the lottery process related to the transition to the special stage is performed, and in the normal section, the lottery process related to the transition to the special stage is not performed.
Further, the advantageous section is a section in which the game is executed during the advantageous section (hereinafter, the number of games executed during the advantageous section). , The number of advantageous section digestion games).

After the transition to the advantageous section, in order to end the advantageous section, in addition to the transition to the normal section due to the lottery result during the game, etc., conditions such as "the number of advantageous section digested games has reached the upper limit number" are satisfied. Is set, and limiting means (limiter) for limiting the number of medals that can be obtained during the advantageous section is provided.
Note that the end condition of the advantageous section is an example, and for example, “the number of medals acquired in the advantageous section has reached the upper limit number”, “at least one push order bell has been notified” or “predetermined That the combination of symbols corresponding to the bonus combination has been stopped and displayed. "
The upper limit of the number of advantageous section digestion games may be any number such as 1000 or 1500, and the upper limit of the number of acquired medals is an arbitrary number such as 1000 or 2400. Any number may be used.

During the advantageous section, the advantageous section lamp 13 is lit.
Basically, during the bonus (no setting difference bonus), the special stage, and the normal stage (other than the general stage), the advantageous section lamp 13 is lit, and the bonus (setting difference bonus) and the normal stage (general stage) are The advantageous section lamp 13 is turned off.
Note that, in exceptional cases, when the bonus won during the advantageous section is the set difference bonus, the advantageous section lamp 13 remains lit.
Further, the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment has a feature that the advantageous section lamp 13 is turned on even if the “number of advantageous section games for effect” described later remains even during the normal section.
The details of this feature will be described later.

Hereinafter, with reference to each figure, the production stage, the ball appearance state, and their transition will be described in detail.
Hereinafter, unless otherwise specified, the transition point of each effect stage and each ball state is basically after the end of the third reel stop operation of the game in which the transition condition is satisfied. Note that the third reel refers to the reel that has been stopped at the last third operation in the case where the stop operation of each of the three reels 41a to 41c is performed three times, one time each. Further, “after the end of the third reel stop operation” refers to a point in time after the player releases a finger or the like from the stop button 5 that has been operated to stop the third reel.
The invention is not limited to this, and the game may be shifted from the game following the game in which the shift condition is satisfied.

(Normal stage)
The normal stage is a stage that stays at the time of power-on with an operation of a predetermined initialization switch or the like, and is a game state that occupies most of the games in the slot machine 1.
The normal stage is basically in a low replay probability state, and as the game is continued, the medals held by the player gradually decrease, which is disadvantageous for the player.
As shown in FIG. 8, the normal stage includes a “general stage”, a “high-accuracy preparation stage”, a “high-accuracy stage”, a “special stage confirmation stage”, and the like.
In the normal stage, a difference between the staying stages is notified to the player in an identifiable manner.
For example, the background image of the display 8 is used for notification, and the background image of "day" during the general stage, the background image of "evening" or the background image of "night" during the high-accuracy preparation stage, and the general stage during the high-accuracy stage And a background image different from the high-accuracy preparation stage, and a background image indicating that the transition to the special stage has been determined during the special stage determination stage. Note that this notification (display) mode is an example, and any notification mode can be adopted as long as the notification mode is associated with each stage.
In the normal stage, the main control unit 10 executes a lottery process for shifting to the special stage. For example, the stage shifts from a general stage, a high-accuracy preparation stage, a high-accuracy stage, and a special stage finalization stage, and can be shifted to a special stage.

<General stage>
In the general stage, the payout state controlled by the main control unit 10 is “normal”, and basically stays at RT3 and RT4.
In the general stage, a lottery process for shifting to the high-precision preparation stage is performed.
Specifically, in the internal lottery process, if the player wins a rare role (“weak cherry”, “strong cherry”, “watermelon”, “chance eye”, “strongest cherry”), or With a probability of 1/2 that of winning the role ("common bell B", "special bell B"), the player will win the lottery transition to the high-accuracy preparation stage.
At this time, the “number of highly accurate preparation games” is determined.
For example, one of “2 games”, “5 games”, “8 games”, “11 games”, “14 games”, and “17 games” is determined as the number of highly accurate prepared games.
For example, in the case of winning the “common bell B”, “2 games” is selected with a probability of 94.9%, “14 games” is selected with a probability of 5.1%, and “weak cherry” is won. In this case, "2 games" is selected with a probability of 49.8%, and "11 games" is selected with a probability of 50.2% (see FIG. 9).
In addition, the number of highly accurate preparation games is deleted (reset) when shifting from the highly accurate preparation stage to another stage.
Then, when the lottery transition to the high-precision preparation stage is won, the main control unit 10 controls the payout state from “normal” to “high-precision preparation”, and the sub-control unit 20 switches from the general stage to the high-precision preparation stage. Control is performed to shift (arrow a in FIG. 8).

<High-precision preparation stage>
In the high-precision preparation stage, the payout state controlled by the main control unit 10 is “high-precision preparation” and basically stays at RT3 and RT4.
In the high-accuracy preparation stage, a lottery process for shifting to the high-accuracy stage is performed.
Specifically, when the number of highly-accurate prepared games remains, the lottery to shift to the highly-accurate stage is performed when the player wins the rare role with no setting difference or the bell with no setting difference in the internal lottery process.
In the lottery for shifting to the high-accuracy stage, the winning probability differs based on the current RT state.
Specifically, when staying at RT3, if the number of remaining games of RT3 is equal to or less than a predetermined number (for example, 36 games), a lottery for shifting to the high-accuracy stage is performed. For example, if the player wins “Common Bell B”, he wins with a probability of 20%, and if he wins “Weak Cherry”, he wins with a probability of 25.1% and wins “Strong Cherry”. In this case, the winning combination is set with a probability of 33.33%, and if the other winning combination is won, the winning combination is set with a 100% probability (see FIG. 10).
In addition, when staying in a place other than RT3, it is set so as to win with a probability of 100% (see FIG. 11).

When the lottery transition to the high-precision stage is won, the main control unit 10 controls the payout state from “high-precision preparation” to “high-precision”, and the sub-control unit 20 shifts from the high-precision preparation stage to the high-precision stage. (Arrow c in FIG. 8).
In addition, the number of high-accuracy preparation games is decremented by 1 for each game in the high-accuracy preparation stage, and the main control unit 10 changes the payout state from “high-accuracy preparation” to “normal” And the sub-control unit 20 controls to shift from the highly accurate preparation stage to the general stage (arrow b in FIG. 8).

<High-precision stage>
The high-accuracy stage is a state where the payout state controlled by the main control unit 10 is “high-accuracy”, and basically stays at RT0 and RT0.
In the high-accuracy stage, a lottery process for shifting to the special stage is performed.
Specifically, in the high-accuracy stage, a lottery for shifting to the special stage is performed based on the RT state during the stay.
Specifically, when staying at a place other than RT5, if the player wins the rare role with no setting difference or the bell with no setting difference in the internal lottery process, the lottery to shift to the special stage is performed. For example, it is set so that if the player wins “Common Bell B”, the player wins with a probability of 15.69%, and if the player wins “Weak Cherry”, the player wins with a probability of 66.67%. (See FIG. 12).
In addition, when staying at RT5, it is set so that if the player wins the replay combination without setting difference in the internal lottery process, there is a 100% probability of winning.

Then, when the lottery to be transferred to the special stage is won, the main control unit 10 gives the RT stock, controls the payout state from “high accuracy” to “stage A1”, and the sub control unit 20 sets the high accuracy stage. Is controlled to shift to the special stage confirmation stage (arrow e in FIG. 8).
In other words, when a lottery to shift to the special stage is won, the game does not immediately shift to the special stage but shifts to the special stage via the special stage determination stage.
In the high-accuracy stage, if the user moves to RT3 or RT4 while staying at RT0 or RT2 and the lottery is not elected, the sub control unit 20 shifts from the high-accuracy stage to the general stage. (Arrow d in FIG. 8).

In the special stage confirmation stage, when the RT5 shift replay is won, an effect of displaying a push order navigation for notifying the push order of the RT5 shift replay is executed.
When the stop button 5 is operated according to the pressing order, the sub control unit 20 controls to shift from the special stage determination stage to the special stage (stage A) (arrow f in FIG. 8).

As described above, besides shifting to the special stage via the special stage confirmation stage, there are cases where the normal stage can be shifted to the special stage.
For example, in the normal stage, when staying at RT0 or RT2, if the RT5 shift replay is won, a pushing order effect (hereinafter referred to as a pushing order challenge) is executed.
The pushing order challenge is an effect state in which the player can correctly answer the pushing order of the pushing order replay (RT5 shift replay) by himself / herself. For example, the pushing order is displayed as “?” On the display 8. When the answer is correct in the order of pressing the three options, the process can shift to RT5.
In other words, if the stop order of the reel 41 to be stopped first matches the predetermined correct answer pressing order, the symbol combination of the RT5 shift replay is stopped and displayed on the activated line, and the correct answer pressing order is changed. If they do not match, a combination of different symbols is stopped and displayed.

When the answer is correct in the pushing order challenge in the pushing order challenge, the sub control unit 20 controls to shift to the special stage (stage A) (arrow g in FIG. 8). Thereafter, the main control unit 10 controls the payout state to “stage A1” when the internal lottery process wins the winning combination with no setting difference replay.
On the other hand, when the pushing order is incorrect in the pushing order challenge, the main control unit 10 controls the state from RT0 or RT2 to RT4 and also controls the payout state to the “general stage”. Further, the sub-control unit 20 controls to shift to the general stage (arrow h in FIG. 8).
If the pushing order is incorrect in the pushing order challenge, control may be performed so as to shift to the high-accuracy stage. Thus, even if the pushing order is incorrect in the pushing order challenge, the player may stay in a state where the expectation of the transition to the special stage is high.
Also, in the normal stage, if the player moves to RT3 or RT4 while staying at RT0 or RT2 and the push order challenge is not executed (remains unsuccessful for RT5 transition replay), the main control unit 10 The state is controlled to “normal”, and the sub control unit 20 controls to shift to the general stage.

(Special stage)
The special stage is a game state in which the game is executed advantageously for the player, and basically stays at RT5.
As described above, RT5 is a finite RT, and is managed by the number of games in the main control unit 10. For example, "30 games" is set as an initial value.
Therefore, in the special stage, while the number of games of RT5 remains, it is possible to stay, and if the number of games of RT5 is exhausted and the RT stock is not held, the game shifts to the normal stage in principle. On the other hand, during the special stage, if the right (RT stock) for shifting to RT5 is acquired based on the winning of the role of setting no rare, etc., after the end of RT5 (digestion), the process shifts to RT5 again (return). As a result, the period of stay at the special stage is extended, and the game proceeds advantageously for the player.
However, if the push order of the “push order replay” is missed during the special stage or if the bonus is won during the special stage, the bonus stays at other than RT5.

As shown in FIG. 8, the special stages are roughly divided into “stage A”, “stage B”, “stage C”, “stage D”, “stage E”, and “specialized bonus”.
Among these, “Stage C” and “specialized bonus” are stages in which the degree of expectation that can stay in the special stage for a long time is high and the right to move to RT5 (RT stock) is easily given. .

<Stage A>
Stage A is a stage where the player first stays after entering the special stage, and is composed of two stages, Stage A1 and Stage A2, and can stay for a period until the number of RT5 games (30 games) is consumed. is there.
<Stage A1>
In the stage A1, "RT stock highly accurate game number addition lottery processing" is performed.
The “number of highly probable RT stock games” is the number of games during the game period in which the expected degree of RT stock (winning probability) is high, and “RT stock high” executed in stages A1, B1, and D1 described below. This is referred to in the “probable game number subtraction stop lottery process” and the “stage C shift lottery process” executed in the stage B2. The number of highly probable RT stock games is decremented by one for each game, and is not decremented during a bonus game.

The number of highly probable RT stock games is determined, for example, between “0 games” to “9 games” when the player wins the rare combination with no setting difference or the bell combination without setting difference in the internal lottery process.
For example, when the “Bell B” is won, “0 game” is selected with a 100% probability, and when the “weak cherry” is won, the “0 game” is selected with a 10.2% probability. It is set so that “5 games” is selected with a probability of 89.8% (see FIG. 13).
In addition, the number of highly accurate RT stock games is accumulated and added each time a lottery is determined in each stage, and is erased (reset) when shifting from the special stage to the normal stage.

In addition, in the stage A1, “RT stock highly accurate game number subtraction stop lottery processing” capable of stopping the subtraction of the number of highly accurate RT stock games is performed.
Specifically, when the number of highly probable RT stock games is one or more, and when the internal lottery process wins the non-set difference replay, the game is set to win with a probability of, for example, 20%. (See FIG. 14). In the case where this subtraction stop lottery is won, in this game, the subtraction of the number of highly accurate RT stock games is stopped.
Note that the number of games at which the subtraction of the number of highly accurate RT stock games is stopped is not limited to the current game, but may be two or more, or the number of games may be determined by lottery.

In the stage A1, a “stage B shift lottery process” is performed.
More specifically, in the internal lottery process, the lottery to be shifted to the stage B is performed in response to the fact that the player has won the rare role of special setting B, “special bell B” or “white 7 replay” in the internal lottery process.
In the internal lottery process, if the player wins the role of no difference in special setting or “special bell B”, the winning probability is changed according to the type of transition trigger when transitioning from the normal stage to the special stage (stage A). Has become.
For example, if you enter the special stage via the special stage confirmation stage, if you win the "weak cherry", you win 19.22% of the time, and you win the "special bell B" or "watermelon" In this case, it is set so as to be non-winned with a probability of 100% (see FIG. 15).
In addition, if the player moves to the special stage via the push order challenge, if he / she wins the "weak cherry", he / she will win with a 40% probability, and if he / she wins the "special bell B", he will get 23.14% It is set so that if the player wins with a probability and wins "watermelon", the player wins with a probability of 16.86% (see FIG. 16).
As described above, the probability of winning the stage B is set to be higher when shifting to the special stage via the pushing order challenge than when shifting to the special stage via the special stage finalizing stage.

Further, in the internal lottery process, when "White 7 Replay" is won, the winning probability differs depending on the presence or absence of the number of highly accurate RT stock games.
For example, when the number of highly probable RT stock games is “0”, the game is won with a probability of 1.18%, and when the number of highly probable RT stock games is “1 or more”, the game is won with a probability of 25%. (See FIG. 17).
As described above, the probability of winning the lottery transition to the stage B is set to be higher in the case where the number of highly accurate RT stock games is present than in the case where there is no number of highly accurate RT stock games.

Then, when the lottery to the stage B is won, the main control unit 10 gives the RT stock and controls the payout state from “stage A1” to “stage A2”, and the sub control unit 20 Control is performed so as to shift from stage A1 to stage A2 (arrow i in FIG. 8).
Further, when the number of games in RT5 is exhausted, if the payout state is “Stage A2”, the main control unit 10 controls the payout state from “Stage A2” to “Stage B1” and performs sub-control. The unit 20 controls so as to shift from the stage A2 to the stage B1 (arrow j in FIG. 8).
On the other hand, when the number of games in RT5 has been exhausted and the payout state is “Stage A1”, the main control unit 10 controls the payout state from “Stage A1” to “Normal”, and the sub control unit 20 executes the “push order challenge” (arrow k in FIG. 8).
Then, when the answer is correct in the push order challenge, the sub-control unit 20 controls so as to shift (return) to the stage A1 (arrow l in FIG. 8), while the push order is improper in the push order challenge. If the answer is correct, the sub control unit 20 controls to shift to the general stage (arrow m in FIG. 8).

<Stage B>
The stage B is composed of two stages, a stage B1 and a stage B2, and can stay for a period until the number of RT5 games (30 games) is consumed in each stage.
<Stage B1>
In the stage B1, "continuation rate addition lottery processing" is performed.
The “continuation rate” is a winning probability when determining whether or not to continue (set continuation) of the stage B by lottery, and is referred to in a “set continuation lottery process” executed in stage D described later.
The “continuation rate” can be held, for example, between “0%” and “127%”, and is added (added) in each stage (stage B2, stage C1, and stage D) including the stage B1.
Further, when the “set continuation lottery process” is executed in stage D, the “continuation rate” is deleted (reset) when the “continuation rate” is 100% or less, and 100 when the “continuation rate” is 101% or more. Is carried over as a new continuation rate.
Note that the upper limit of the continuation rate is not limited to “127%”, and can be set to any value.

Specifically, in the internal lottery process, the lottery of the continuation rate to be added is performed when the player wins the rare role with no setting difference, the bell with no setting difference, or the single-sheet role B.
For example, when the winner is the "strongest cherry", "5%" or "15%" is selected with a probability of 33.33%, "10%" is selected with a probability of 33.34%, and "1" is selected. In the case where the winning combination is won, "1%" is selected with a probability of 100%. When the winning combination other than these is won, "1%" is selected with a probability of 89.8%. , 7.85%, "2%" is selected, and 2.35%, "5%" is selected (see FIG. 18).

  Further, the current continuation rate may be notified to the player in a recognizable manner. For example, the current continuation rate may be displayed so as to be recognizable on a predetermined accessory provided on the display 8 or the housing 1b. This allows the player to know the current continuation rate and play the game with the expectation that the continuation of the stage B will reach “100%” at which the continuation of the stage B will be determined, thereby enhancing the interest of the game. .

Further, in the stage B1, similarly to the stage A1, "RT stock highly accurate game number subtraction stop lottery processing" is performed.
Then, when the number of games of RT5 is exhausted in stage B1, the main control unit 10 controls the payout state from “stage B1” to “stage B2”, and the sub control unit 20 shifts from stage B1 to stage B2. (Arrow n in FIG. 8).

<Stage B2>
In the stage B2, a “stage C transfer lottery process” in which a transition to the stage C is performed is performed.
The stage C is easier to add (add) the continuation rate and obtain (add) the RT stock than the stage B, and has an additional continuation rate that can be added and the number of RT stocks that can be acquired. It is set as a specialized “specialized zone”.
In the “stage C shift lottery process”, the winning probability differs depending on the current “specialized zone expectation level”, “RT stock highly probable game number”, and “number of advantageous section digestion games”.

The “specialized zone expectation level” (probability state) is one in which the expected degree of transition to the specialized zone is set in, for example, four levels (blue level, yellow level, green level, and red level). The winning expectation is set based on the relationship of (first probability state) <yellow level (second probability state) <green level (third probability state) <red level (third probability state). That is, it is set so that winning in the “red level” is easier to win in the transfer lottery to the stage C than winning in the “blue level”.
Further, a predetermined number (for example, six) of the specialized zone expectation level is determined, and is held (stored) in the determined order. The initially determined (stored) specialized zone expectation level (hereinafter referred to as the current level) is referred to in the “stage C shift lottery process”.
As will be described later, the current minute level disappears when a new specialized zone expectation level is determined, and the next determined (stored) specialized zone expectation level (hereinafter, referred to as next time). Minute level) is updated as the current minute level (see FIGS. 84 (a) and 84 (b)).

There are two types of determination of the specialized zone expectation level, "all update" to determine all six or "one update" to determine one.
The “all update” is executed when the vehicle enters the stage B2 for the first time after the transition from the normal section to the advantageous section, and newly determines six specialized zone expectation levels. Then, they are stored in the RAM of the main control unit 10 in the determined order.
Specifically, for the current level determined first, for example, “green level” is selected with a probability of 49.8%, “red level” is selected with a probability of 50.2%, and “blue level” is selected. The “level” and the “yellow level” are set so as not to be selected (see “first time” in FIG. 19).
For the five specialized zone expectation levels other than the current minute level, for example, “blue level” is selected with a probability of 29.8%, “yellow level” is selected with a probability of 30.2%, and 20 The “green level” is selected with a probability of%, and the “red level” is selected with a probability of 20% (see “other than the first time” in FIG. 19).
As described above, when the vehicle enters the stage B2 for the first time after the transition from the normal section to the advantageous section, the level for this time is likely to be a level having a higher degree of expectation than the other specialized zone expectation levels. I have.

The "one update" is executed when "(1) the specific condition is satisfied" or "(2) when the stage B2 is shifted from a stage other than the stage B1" to newly determine one specialized zone expectation level. I do.
Specifically, it is determined by lottery, as in the case of determining the specialized zone expectation level other than the current level in the “update all” (see “other than the first time” in FIG. 19).
In this case, the newly determined specialized zone expectation level is added, the current level is deleted, and the specialized zone expectation level held is updated.
"(2) When the stage B2 is shifted from a stage other than the stage B1" is, for example, when a bonus is won during the stage B2 and the stage B2 is shifted (returned) after the completion of the bonus (arrow z in FIG. 8). The transition (return) from the stage C to the stage B2 (arrow w in FIG. 8) includes the time when the RT stock is consumed and the stage B2 is started again after the end of the stage B2.
The details of “(1) when the specific condition is satisfied” will be described later.
As described above, the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment is characterized in that, during the stage B2, the specialized zone expectation level (the current level) referred to in the transfer lottery to the stage C is switched based on a predetermined opportunity. Have.
The details of this feature will be described later.

In addition, the six specialized zone expectation levels held are notified to the player in a recognizable manner.
The six specialized zone expectation levels are displayed on the display 8, for example.
Specifically, the specialized zone expectation level is displayed in the level display areas 60 to 65 in the order in which the specialized zone expectation level is determined (stored). That is, the current minute level is displayed in the level display area 60, the next minute level is displayed in the level display area 61, and the other four specialized zone expectation degree levels are determined in the level display areas 62 to 65 ( Are displayed in the order in which they are stored (see FIG. 84).
In addition, each specialized zone expectation level is illuminated in a recognizable color, and corresponds to “blue level”, “red level”, “yellow level”, “green level”, blue, red, It is displayed to emit yellow and green light.
As a result, the player can know the type of the current level referenced in the lottery for shifting to the stage C, and can also know the degree of expectation.

Then, the shift lottery to the stage C is performed when the white lottery replay is won in the internal lottery process and the number of the advantageous section digestion games is “1000 games” or less.
For example, when the “RT stock highly probable game number” is “0” and the current minute level is the “green level”, when the “number of advantageous section digestion games” is 0 to 250 games, 7. In the period of 251 to 500 games, the player wins with a probability of 3.14%. In the period of 501 to 750 games, the player wins with a probability of 1.96%. In the period of 751 to 1000 games, Is set to win with a probability of 1.18% (see FIG. 20).
In addition, when the “RT stock highly probable game number” is “0” and the current minute level is “red level”, the “number of advantageous section digestion games” is 33.33% in the period of 0 to 250 games. In the period of 251 to 500 games, it is won with a probability of 10.2%. In the period of 501 to 750 games, it is won with a probability of 7.54%. In the period of 751 to 1000 games, It is set to win with a probability of 5.1% (see FIG. 21).
If the current minute level is “blue level” or “yellow level”, it is set not to win (not shown).

In addition, when the “RT stock highly probable game number” is “1” and the current minute level is “blue level”, when the “number of advantageous section digestion games” is 0 to 250 games, 5. Wins with a probability of 1%, wins with a probability of 25.1% during the period of 251 to 500 games, wins with a probability of 7.84% during the period of 501 to 750 games, and plays with a period of 751 to 1000 games Is set to win with a probability of 6.27% (see FIG. 22).
The winning probability is set based on the relationship of blue level <yellow level <green level <red level (see FIGS. 23 to 25).
As described above, in addition to the difference in the specialization zone expectation level, when the number of highly accurate RT stock games remains, it is easier to win the transfer lottery to the stage C.
In addition, a relatively early game after the shift to the advantageous section (the one with a smaller number of advantageous section digestion games) is more likely to win the shift lottery to the stage C.

When the transfer lottery to the stage C is won, a “stage C2 transfer lottery process” in which the process is further shifted to the stage C2 is performed.
In the transfer lottery to the stage C2, the lottery is performed according to the current “number of remaining games in RT5”, “number of RT stocks held”, and “number of advantageous section digestion games”.
Specifically, all the conditions of “the number of remaining games of RT5 is 16 or more games”, “the number of RT stocks is 3 games or less”, and “the number of advantageous section digestion games is 500 games or less” are satisfied. In such a case, a transfer lottery to the stage C2 is performed.

For example, if the "number of advantageous section digested games" is 0 to 100 games, the game is won with a probability of 20%. Then, it is set to win with a probability of 1.18%, to win with a probability of 1.18% during the period of 301 to 400 games, and to win with a probability of 1.18% during the period of 401 to 500 games. (See FIG. 26).
That is, a relatively early game after the transition to the advantageous section (the number of advantageous section digestion games is small) is more likely to win the transition lottery to the stage C2.
If the lottery to stage C2 has not been won, the process proceeds to stage C1 (see FIG. 26). Further, even when the above condition is not satisfied, the process shifts to the stage C1.

When the transfer lottery to the stage C2 is won, the main control unit 10 gives the RT stock, controls the payout state from “stage B2” to “stage C2”, and the sub control unit 20 sets the stage B2. To the stage C2 (arrow v in FIG. 8).
When the lottery to the stage C2 has not been won, the main control unit 10 gives the RT stock, controls the payout state from "stage B2" to "stage C1", and sets the sub control unit. 20 controls so as to shift from the stage B2 to the stage C1 (arrow v in FIG. 8).

In addition, when the lottery to shift to the stage C is won, even if the number of RT5 games (30 games) has not been consumed in the stage B2, the stage C1 or the stage C2 is shifted.
Then, the remaining game number of RT5 in stage B2 is taken over as the start game number of stage C1 or stage C2.

  On the other hand, in stage B2, when the number of games of RT5 has been exhausted, if the transfer lottery to stage C has not been won, the main control unit 10 changes the payout state from “stage B2” to “stage D”. The sub-control unit 20 controls so as to shift from the stage B2 to the stage D (arrow o in FIG. 8).

<Stage C>
The stage C is composed of a stage C1 in which the addition (addition) of the continuation rate is easily performed with a high probability and a stage C2 in which the acquisition (addition) of the RT stock is easily performed with a high probability. 30 games) can be stayed until the game is completed.
The entry into the stage C wins the transfer lottery to the stage C in the stage B2, and further moves to the stage C1 or the stage C2 according to the result of the transfer lottery to the stage C2.
Further, as described above, the number of games to be started in the stage C1 or the stage C2 is set to be the same as the number of remaining games in the stage B2. Therefore, as the number of games in the stage B2 is shifted to the stage C, the number of remaining games in the RT5 increases, and the player stays in the stage C for a long period of time. Therefore, the number of lotteries for adding the continuation rate and the lottery for obtaining the RT stock also increases, which is advantageous to the player.
After the end of the stage C (after the remaining number of games in the RT5 has been consumed), the stage shifts (returns) to the stage B2 (arrow w in FIG. 8).

In the stage C1, "continuation rate addition lottery processing" is performed.
More specifically, when the player wins the rare role with no setting difference, the bell with no setting difference, or the single-sheet role B in the internal lottery process, the addition lottery of the continuation rate is performed.
For example, when the winner is the "strongest cherry", "15%" is selected with a probability of 100%, and when the player wins the "single-course B", the probability is "2%" with a probability of 49.8%. Is selected, "5%" is selected with a probability of 50.2%, and if "Common Bell B" is won, "2%" is selected with a probability of 49.8% and "1 When "B" is won, "5%" is set to be selected with a probability of 50.2% (see FIG. 27).
The continuation rate addition lottery executed in the stage C1 is compared with the continuation rate addition lottery executed in the stage B1, and when the same winning combination is won, the stage C1 has a higher winning probability. Furthermore, the privilege at the time of winning is set to be advantageous.
For example, when “Common Bell B” is a winning combination, the winning probability of the stage C1 is higher than that of the stage B1, and the continuation rate to be added is set to be higher.

At the stage C2, “RT stock lottery processing” is performed.
Specifically, in the internal lottery process, when the player wins the role of a setless rare role, a setless bell role, a single role B, a setless replay role, or “white 7 replay”, the RT stock acquisition lottery is performed. Is During the stage C2, the RT stock can be acquired with a probability of about 1/5.
For example, when "Common Bell B" is won, "1" is selected with a probability of 10.2%, and when "Watermelon" or "Weak Cherry" is won, a probability of 50.2% is selected. If "1" is selected and "Choose the Strongest" is won, "1" is selected with a probability of 80% and "2" is selected with a probability of 14.9%. When "3" is selected with a probability of 1% and "White 7 Replay" is won, "1" is selected with a probability of 100% (see FIG. 28).

<Stage D>
The stage D is a stage that shifts from the stage B2, and can stay for a period after entering the stage D until the symbol combination corresponding to “RT5 shift replay” stops. That is, the user stays until shifting to RT5 again.
At the stage D, a “set continuation lottery process” for determining whether or not to continue the stage B by lottery is performed.
Specifically, with the exception described below, the lottery is performed only once during the stay of the stage D based on the current continuation rate, and if the current continuation rate is 100% or more, the winning is determined. However, in the case of 99% or less, the possibility of winning is determined by lottery based on the continuation rate.
When the current continuation rate is 100% or less, the continuation rate is reset, and when the current continuation rate is 101% or more, the amount exceeding 100% is carried over.

As an exception, when the number of advantageous section digestion games is equal to or more than a predetermined number (for example, 1470 games), the “set continuous lottery process” is not performed.
This is because even if the player wins the set continuation lottery and returns to the stage B immediately before reaching the limiter of the advantageous section, after reaching the stage B, the player reaches the limiter of the advantageous section within 30 games and the stage B is forcibly forced. This is because there is a possibility of giving the player a sense of loss because the game ends. Therefore, immediately before reaching the limiter in the advantageous section, the set continuation lottery is not performed, and the payout state is controlled from “stage D” to “normal”.

Then, when the set continuation lottery is won, the main control unit 10 controls the payout state from “stage D” to “stage B1”, and the sub control unit 20 shifts from stage D to stage B1. Control (arrow p in FIG. 8).
Further, when the set continuation lottery is not won, the main control unit 10 controls the payout state from “stage D” to “stage E1”, and the sub control unit 20 shifts from stage D to stage E1. (Arrow q in FIG. 8).

<Stage E>
The stage E is a stage that shifts from the stage D, and is composed of two stages, a stage E1 and a stage E2, and can stay for a period until the number of games of RT5 (30 games) is consumed.
In the stage E1, a lottery transfer to the stage B is performed.
That is, even if the stage B is determined to be “non-continuation” in the set continuation lottery in the stage D, the stage E is set as a “pull-back zone” that can return (retract) to the stage B again. Have been.

More specifically, when the player wins the rare role with no difference in setting or “special bell B” in the internal lottery process, the lottery to be shifted to the stage B is performed.
For example, if "Special Bell B" is won, there is a 1.18% probability of winning, and if "Weak Cherry" is won, there is a 4.31% probability of winning, and "Watermelon" is won. In this case, the winning is set with a probability of 0.39% (see FIG. 29).

Also, in the internal lottery process, when "White 7 Replay" is won, an RT stock acquisition lottery is performed, and the winning probability varies depending on the current number of games with a high probability of RT stock.
For example, when the number of highly probable RT stock games is “0”, a win is made with a probability of 0.39%, and when the number of highly probable RT stock games is “1 or more”, there is a probability of 7.45%. It is set to win (see FIG. 30).
As described above, although the winning probability for the stage B in the stage E1 is set lower than the winning probability for the stage B in the stage A1, it is possible to return to the stage B (pull back).

Then, when the lottery to the stage B is won at the stage E1, the main control unit 10 controls the payout state from “stage E1” to “stage E2”, and the sub control unit 20 switches the stage from stage E1 to stage E2. Control is performed to shift to E2 (arrow r in FIG. 8).
In stage E, when the number of games in RT5 has been consumed and the payout state is “stage E2”, the main control unit 10 gives the RT stock and changes the payout state from “stage E2” to “stage E2”. The stage is controlled to “stage B1”, and the sub control unit 20 controls to shift from the stage E2 to the stage B1 (arrow s in FIG. 8).

Further, when the number of games in RT5 has been exhausted, if the payout state is “stage E1”, the main control unit 10 controls the payout state from “stage E1” to “normal”, and the sub control unit 20 executes the “push order challenge” (arrow t in FIG. 8).
When the answer is correct in the push order challenge, the sub-control unit 20 controls to shift (return) to the stage E1 (arrow u in FIG. 8), and when the push order is incorrect in the push order challenge. Controls the sub-control unit 20 to shift to the general stage (arrow m in FIG. 8).

<Specialized bonus>
The specialization bonus is a stage that shifts when a lottery transition to the specialty bonus is won in the stage B or the stage C, and includes a specialization bonus 1, a specialization bonus 2, and a specialization bonus 3. .
The specialization bonus is a form of a bonus that ends when more than 79 medals are paid out.

Specifically, during the stage B or stage C stay, if the chance BB is won in the internal lottery process and the number of the advantageous section digestion games is “500 games” or less, the shift lottery to the specialization bonus is performed. Is performed.
In the lottery for shifting to the special bonus, the number of advantageous section digested games (0 to 500 games) is divided into a plurality of game periods in units of a predetermined number of games (100 games), and the winning probability differs for each of the game periods. Has become.
For example, when the “number of advantageous section digestion games” is 0 to 100 games and 101 to 200 games, the game is won with a probability of 100%, and in the period of 201 to 300 games, the game is won with a probability of 66.67%. In the period of 400 games, the winning is set with a probability of 50.2%, and in the period of 401 to 500 games, the winning is set with a probability of 25.1% (see FIG. 34).
That is, a relatively early game after the shift to the advantageous section (the number of advantageous section digestion games is small) is more likely to win the shift lottery to the specialization bonus.

When a special lottery transfer lottery is won, the specialty bonus of the transfer destination is determined according to the payout state at the time of the winning.
For example, if the payout state at the time of winning is “Stage B1” or “Stage B2”, the right of the special bonus 1 is given, and if the payout state is “Stage C1”, the special bonus 2 When the payout state is “Stage C2”, the special bonus 3 right is granted.
Then, when winning the chance BB, the main control unit 10 changes the payout state from “Stage B1” or “Stage B2” to “Specialized Bonus 1” and from “Stage C1” to “Specialized Bonus 2”. , From “stage C2” to “specialized bonus 3”.
Further, the sub control unit 20 controls to shift from each stage (stage B or stage C) to specialization bonuses 1 to 3 (arrow x in FIG. 8).
After the specialization bonuses 1 to 3 are completed, the sub control unit 20 controls so as to shift to the stage where the specialization bonus has been won (arrow y in FIG. 8).

In the specialization bonus 1 and the specialization bonus 2, a “continuation rate addition lottery process” is performed.
In other words, in the specialization bonus 1 and the specialization bonus 2, the continuation rate is added (added) lottery while executing the bonus game.
More specifically, when a “common bell” or an increase combination (not shown in FIG. 5) is won in the internal lottery process, the continuation rate addition lottery is performed.
The increasing combination is a winning combination which is won only during the big bonus, and ten medals are paid out by stopping the combination of symbols. The combination of the symbols "bell, bell, and bell" may stop on the lower line, and the combination of the symbols "white 7, white 7, and white 7" may stop on the middle line.
Hereinafter, an increasing combination that can be stopped with seven white symbols in the middle line will be referred to as a “7 middle white combination”.

For example, in the specialization bonus 1, if the “common bell” is won, “2%” is selected with a probability of 100%, and if the “white middle seven role” is won, 37.25% "3%" is selected with a probability of "5%" with a probability of 50.2%, "10%" is selected with a probability of 10.2%, and "15%" with a probability of 2.35%. % "Is set to be selected (see FIG. 39).
In the specialization bonus 2, for example, if the player wins “Common Bell”, “5%” is selected with a probability of 100%, and if the player wins “Seven middle white role”, 60% “5%” is selected as the probability, “10%” is selected as the probability of 29.8%, and “15%” is selected as the probability of 10.2% (see FIG. 40). ).
In other words, the specialization bonus 2 is set to have a higher continuation rate than the specialization bonus 1, and is won as “the middle seven white uniforms” than when the special bonus is won. In this case, the continuation rate to be added is set to be larger.

In the specialization bonus 3, “RT stock lottery processing” is performed.
Specifically, when the player wins the "7 middle white rolls" in the internal lottery process, an RT stock acquisition lottery is performed.
For example, in the case of winning the "7 middle white role", "1" is selected with a probability of 89.8%, "2" is selected with a probability of 9.02%, and a probability of 1.18% is selected. Is set to select "3" (see FIG. 41).
In other words, in the specialization bonus 3, the more times the player wins the "7 middle white roles," the more the RT stock is acquired (added).
Also, in the specialization bonus 3, in each game, at the timing when the start lever 3 is operated, an effect prompting to stop the combination of the symbols corresponding to the "middle white 7-matching combination" (for example, "Aim for white 7!" !)) Is performed.

<Bonus>
The bonus is a game state advantageous to a player who can expect an increase in game media. The bonus enters (wins) by stopping the combination of symbols corresponding to the bonus combination, and ends when a predetermined number of payouts is exceeded.
As described above, the bonus includes a big bonus (blue BB, red BB, chance BB, different blue BB, different red BB) and a regular bonus (high net increase RB, low net increase RB).

At the time of winning of the blue BB, the red BB, and the chance BB, a lottery for shifting to the stage B is performed according to the payout state at the time of the winning.
Specifically, when the payout state at the time of winning is “Normal”, “High-accuracy preparation”, or “High-accuracy”, a lottery for shifting to Stage B is performed.
For example, if the winning state at the time of winning is "high accuracy", the blue BB wins with a probability of 50.2%, the red BB wins with a probability of 33.33%, and the chance BB wins with a probability of 5.1. It is set to win with a probability of% (see FIG. 31).

Further, when the payout state at the time of winning is “normal” or “high-accuracy preparation”, the winning probability varies depending on the current number of high-accuracy preparation games.
For example, if the number of highly-probable prepared games is four or more, the blue BB wins with a probability of 50.2%, the red BB wins with a probability of 33.33%, and the chance BB wins with a probability of 5.1. It is set to win with a probability of% (see FIG. 32).
If the number of highly-reliable preparation games is three or less, the blue BB wins with a probability of 3.14%, the red BB wins with a probability of 1.18%, and the chance BB wins with 1.18%. It is set to win with probability (see FIG. 33).
In this way, the one with the larger number of remaining games of the high-accuracy preparation game is more likely to win the lottery transition to the stage B.

<Blue BB, red BB>
Blue BB is repeatedly won at a predetermined rate when the player has won the role alone or the role with no setting difference, and ends when more than 349 medals have been paid out.
The red BB is repeatedly won at a predetermined rate in the case of winning alone or winning the rare role with no setting difference, and ends when more than 279 medals are paid out.
It should be noted that the blue BB and the red BB may be individually won only, or may be repeatedly won only.
In the blue BB and the red BB, a "common bell", a "7 middle white role" and the like are won. “Seven middle white roles” is set so as to be won at 1/10 in the blue BB, and at 1/20 in the red BB, for example.

During the blue BB and the red BB, a lottery for shifting to stage A, a lottery for shifting to stage B, or a lottery for acquiring RT stock are performed.
For example, in the transfer lottery to the stage A, it is set that the transfer lottery is won with a probability of 33.33% upon the winning of the “7 middle row white roll” (see FIG. 35).
Further, in the transfer lottery to the stage B, it is set that the transfer lottery is won with a probability of 20% at the opportunity of the winning of the "7 middle white rolls" (see FIG. 36).
In addition, in the RT stock acquisition lottery, "1" is selected with a probability of 18.43% and "2" is selected with a probability of 1.18%, triggered by the winning of "7 middle white roles" It is set so that “three” is selected with a probability of 0.39% (see FIG. 38).
That is, since the blue BB has a higher probability of winning the "7 middle white rolls" than the red BB, the blue BB is easier to win the transition lottery to the stage A and the stage B than the red BB, and the RT stock is given. It is a state that is easy to be done.
Further, during the blue BB and during the red BB, an additional lottery of the continuation rate is performed for each game.
For example, it is set so that “1%” is selected with a probability of 5.1%, “2%” is selected with a probability of 3.14%, and “5%” is selected with a probability of 1.96%. (See FIG. 37).

<Chance BB>
The chance BB is won at a predetermined rate in a case where the player has won alone or a rare role with no setting difference, and is completed when more than 79 medals have been paid out.
Note that the chance BB may be a single winning only, or may be a double winning only.
As described above, if the chance BB is won when the payout state is “Stage B1”, “Stage B2”, “Stage C1”, or “Stage C2”, a lottery shift to the specialization bonus is performed. When the transfer lottery is won, a specialization bonus, which is a form of the transfer destination chance BB, is executed. During the specialization bonus (chance BB), “continuation rate addition lottery processing” and “RT stock lottery processing” may be executed.

<Blue different color BB, red different color BB>
The blue different color BB is repeatedly won at a predetermined ratio in the case of winning the rare difference setting, and ends when more than 287 medals are paid out.
The red different color BB is repeatedly won at a predetermined ratio in the case of winning the set difference rare combination, and ends when more than 161 medals are paid out.
In addition, the different blue BB and the different red BB may be elected alone, or may be elected by overlapping with the election alone.
The blue different color BB and the red different color BB (hereinafter collectively referred to as different color BB) are JAC-in type bonuses, and are composed of a BB general state (first state) and an RB state (second state) during the game. I have.
The RB state is a game state in which the high net increase RB (special second state) or the low net increase RB (specific second state) (hereinafter, the high net increase RB and the low net increase RB are collectively referred to as RB) are executed.
The BB general state is a game state other than the RB state, and RBs can be won.

Also, during the different color BB, RBs can be won a specified number of times.
For example, the blue different color BB can receive the RB six times, and the red different color BB can receive the RB three times. After the final (third or sixth) RB is digested, the state shifts to a state before BB end (BB general state).
That is, except for the exception described later, after the bonus prize, the BB general state and the RB state are alternately and repeatedly executed, and when the RB of the specified number of times of 3 or 6 is digested, the state before the BB end is obtained. The processing is shifted to the end when the BB end condition (for example, reaching the upper limit payout number) is satisfied (see FIG. 85).

The high net increase RB is completed when 14 payouts are made with one bet and three winnings or three games are played.
The low net increase RB is completed when seven payouts are made with three bets and six winnings or six games are played.
That is, although 42 RBs are paid out for both RBs, the high net increase RB has 13 obtained numbers per game, whereas the low net increase RB has 4 obtained numbers. Is a game that is more advantageous to the player who wins the high net increase RB.
During the high net increase RB and the low net increase RB, a lottery for the next winning RB (hereinafter referred to as the next RB) is performed.
Then, when the next RB is won, an effect for notifying the winning of the next RB is performed based on the effect pattern in the RB being executed (hereinafter, this time RB).
The details of the effect pattern will be described later.

The BB general state continues until the next RB is won, during which a standby screen indicating a standby state is displayed.
The displayed standby screen includes a normal standby screen, a special standby screen, and a standby screen before BB end. These standby screens are determined at the end of RB before shifting to the BB general state, and displayed at the start of the BB general state.
For example, at the end of the RB, “when the next RB is not won (see (3, 6) in FIG. 86)”, and “when the low net increase RB is won for the next RB ((1, 4) in FIG. 86) Ref.) "And" When the high net increase RB has been won for the next RB and the current RB is the low net increase RB (see (5) in FIG. 86) ", the normal standby screen is determined.
At the end of the RB, a special standby screen is determined when “the net increase RB is won for the next RB and the current RB is the net increase RB (see (2) in FIG. 86)”.
At the end of RB, when “RB is the last round”, the standby screen before BB end is determined.
As described above, the standby screen displayed at the start of the BB general state is different depending on the game situation during the different color BB.

Also, on each standby screen, RB winning history information indicating the winning history of the RB in the different color BB is displayed.
For example, in the RB winning history information, a red icon is displayed when the high net increase RB is won, a green icon is displayed when the low net gain RB is won, and A white icon is displayed.
Also, during the BB general state, unless the bonus is in the internal state of the bonus (carrying over), the lottery of the next RB is performed in the same manner as during the RB.

In the BB general state, a stop prompting effect for urging a stop operation to the stop button 5 is executed in a situation where the RB can win.
The stop prompting effects to be executed include a normal stop prompting effect (second notification), a special stop prompting effect (first notification), and a stop prompting effect before BB end (first notification).
The normal stop prompting effect is executed when the normal standby screen is displayed. At the timing when the start lever 3 is operated, the entire screen of the display 8 is pressed, for example, "Aim at 7!" An effect of displaying an image prompting the operation and an image prompting the pressing order operation by the forward pressing is executed (see FIG. 87A).
Then, when the eye-pressing operation is successful, if the high net increase RB has been won, the seven symbols appear to be V-shaped in appearance (first special display result), and the low net increase RB has been won. In this case, the operation stops in a manner in which the seven symbols do not appear to be V-shaped (the second special display result).

The special stop prompting effect is executed when the special standby screen is displayed, and at the timing when the start lever 3 is operated, for example, in the lower right of the screen of the display 8, for example, a pressing order such as “reverse push!” An effect of displaying an image prompting an operation is executed (see FIG. 87 (b)).
Then, when operated in accordance with the special stop reminding effect, the replay symbols are aligned and stopped in the lower line, and the RB is won.

The stop prompting effect before the end of BB is executed when the standby screen before the end of BB is displayed. At the timing when the start lever 3 is operated, for example, “Aim at 7!” For example, an effect of displaying an image that prompts a pressing operation, such as a pressing operation, and an image that prompts a pressing order operation by forward pressing is performed (see FIG. 87 (c)).
Then, when the eye-pressing operation is successful, an RB effect before BB end is executed. At this time, the rush effect indicating that the high net increase RB or the low net increase RB is started is not performed, and the standby screen before BB end is continuously displayed.
As described above, the stop prompting effect executed at the time of winning the RB differs depending on the standby screen displayed in the BB general state.

During the RB, when the next RB lottery is won, a notification pattern for notifying the result of the winning in the RB being executed is determined.
Specifically, when the high net increase RB is won as the next RB during the high net increase RB, it is determined whether to notify the “when game” and “at what operation timing” of the RB being executed. In this case, it is determined based on the game setting value set in the slot machine 1.
For example, “when the start lever is operated” can be selected as the notification timing of the first game, and when the game setting value is set to “1”, the game setting value is selected with a probability of 41.76% and the game setting value is selected. Is set to “2”, the game is selected with a probability of 42.25%, and when the game setting value is set to “3”, the game is selected with a probability of 37.43%. When the set value is set to “4”, it is set to be selected with a probability of 38.36% (see FIG. 48).

  In addition, “when the start lever is operated” can be selected as the notification timing of the second game, and when the game setting value is set to “1”, the game setting value is selected with a probability of 53.80%, and the game setting value is selected. Is set to "2", the game is selected with a probability of 54.85%, and when the game setting value is set to "3", the game is selected with a probability of 44.85%. When the set value is set to “4”, it is set to be selected with a probability of 46.65% (see FIG. 49).

  In addition, “at the time of start lever operation” and “at the time of the third reel stop operation” can be selected as the notification timing of the third game, and when the game setting value is set to “1”, 57.49% In the case where “at the time of start lever operation” is selected with a probability of “20.10%”, “at the time of the third reel stop operation” is selected, and the game setting value is set to “4”, 20. The setting is such that “at the time of start lever operation” is selected with a probability of 83%, and “at the time of the third reel stop operation” is selected with a probability of 37.50% (see FIG. 50).

As described above, since “when the third reel is stopped” may be selected only in the third game of the RB, the player must play the game with expectation until the “when the third reel is stopped” in the third game. When the winning result is announced at the time of the "third reel stop operation", it can be recognized that the high net increase RB is extended.
Similarly, even when “no effect” is selected for the three games of RB, the possibility of high setting is high, so that the player can play the game up to the third game with expectation.

When it is determined that the notification is to be made in a plurality of games among the first to third games, it is preferable to make the notification in only one of the games.
Further, in the above description, the case has been described where all three games are determined by lottery when the high net increase RB is won. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the lottery may be performed for each game. In this case, the process may be performed until a value other than “no effect” is determined.

When the next RB is won during the low net increase RB, a notification pattern for notifying the result of the winning by the RB being executed is determined. In this case, the determination is made based on the type of the next winning RB and the number of remaining RB games being executed at the time of winning.
For example, when a low net increase RB is won as the next RB, when the effect mode of the RB being executed is “mode 1”, “no effect”, “when the first reel is stopped”, “when the second reel is stopped” Until ”or“ until the third reel is stopped (mode UP1) ”is set so as to be selected based on the number of remaining games in the RB (see FIG. 51).
Here, the effect mode indicates a state of the expectation effect effect that is executed during the low net increase RB, and is set in, for example, three stages. Is set so as to increase the degree of expectation that the high net increase RB has been won.

  Further, when the low net increase RB is won as the next RB, if the effect mode of the RB being executed is “mode 2”, “no effect”, “when the first reel is stopped” or “when the second reel is stopped” Is set based on the number of remaining games in the RB (see FIG. 52).

Also, when the high prize RB is won as the next RB, if the effect mode of the RB being executed is “mode 1”, “no effect”, “when the first reel is stopped”, and “when the second reel is stopped” Until ”or“ until the third reel is stopped (mode UP1) ”is set so as to be selected based on the number of remaining games of the RB (see FIG. 53).
Further, when the high prize increase RB is won as the next RB, if the effect mode of the RB being executed is “mode 2”, “no effect”, “when the first reel is stopped”, “when the second reel is stopped” Until ”or“ until the third reel is stopped (mode UP2) ”is set so as to be selected based on the number of remaining games of the RB (see FIG. 54).
As described above, the expected degree effect is performed until the stop of the third reel of the RB being executed, and when the effect mode changes to “mode 3” (mode UP), the winning of the high net increase RB is performed as the next RB. Since the determination is made, the player can play the game with expectation and can enhance the interest of the game.

As described above, the pre-BB end state is entered after the RB has been consumed the specified number of times, and ends when the end condition of the different color BB (for example, the upper limit payout number is reached) is satisfied.
Also, after entering the pre-BB end state, a pre-BB end standby screen is displayed, and if the RB is won during the pre-BB end state, a “stop pre-BB end prompting effect” is performed and the RB can be awarded. Has become.
Note that, as an exception, there is a case where even before the RB of the specified number of times has been consumed, the state before the end of the BB is entered.
More specifically, in the BB general state, when the number of payouts reaches a predetermined number, the state enters the state before BB end.
More specifically, during the game in the BB general state, if the remaining number of payouts until the end condition of the different color BB is satisfied (the upper limit number of payouts is reached) is already 41 or less, before the end of BB Rush into the state. That is, if the number of remaining payouts is smaller than the number of payouts (42) to be paid out during one RB, the state enters the state before BB end.
For example, during the game in the BB general state in the red different color BB, if the remaining number of payouts is already 41 or less, that is, if the number of payouts exceeds 120, the game enters the pre-BB end state.

Further, the different color BB may end without entering the state before BB end.
Specifically, when it is determined that the ending condition of the different color BB is satisfied during the execution of the RB at the time of winning the RB, the different color BB is ended together with the end of the RB.
In this case, the stop prompting effect at the time of winning the RB is a normal stop prompting effect. For example, when the remaining number of payouts is already 41 or less at the time of the RB winning in the red different color BB, that is, when the number of payouts exceeds 120, a normal stop prompting effect is executed, and after the RB winning, When the RB ends, the different color BB ends (transition to an end screen).
Further, in the BB general state in which the normal standby screen is displayed, if the end condition of the different color BB is satisfied (the upper limit payout number is reached) without winning the RB, the state does not enter the state before the BB end. , The different color BB ends.

Next, various processes performed by the main control unit 10 in accordance with each payout state will be described.
Each of the following processes shows a flowchart of a program that can execute an operation of the main control unit 10. These programs and data are stored in a storage unit such as a ROM included in the main control unit 10, and the program is A characteristic operation is realized by the CPU provided in the main control unit 10 executing the program while referring to the data.

[Normal control processing]
FIG. 55 is a flowchart illustrating the “normal control process” performed by the main control unit 10.
The “normal control process” is executed when the payout state is “normal”.
First, the main control unit 10 determines whether or not the condition for shifting to the high-accuracy preparation stage is satisfied (S1).
Specifically, in the internal lottery process, it is determined whether or not the player has won the rare role with no setting difference, or whether or not the player has won the probability of 場合 of the case of winning with the bell with no setting difference.
When it is determined that the condition is satisfied (S1: Yes), a lottery of the number of highly-probable prepared games is performed with reference to the highly-probable-prepared-games lottery table (FIG. 9) (S2).
The number of high-accuracy prepared games determined by the lottery is added to and stored in the “high-accuracy prepared game number counter” stored in the RAM of the main control unit 10 (S3). Further, a high-precision preparation game number command including the determined high-precision preparation game number is transmitted to the sub control unit 20 (S4).
Next, the main control unit 10 controls the payout state from “normal” to “highly accurate preparation” (S5), and ends the processing.

On the other hand, if it is determined in S1 that the condition is not satisfied (S1: No), it is determined whether the current RT state is RT5 (S6).
If it is determined that it is not RT5 (S6: No), the process is terminated, and if it is determined that it is RT5 (S6: Yes), whether or not the condition for shifting to the special stage (stage A) is satisfied It is determined whether or not there is (S7).
Specifically, in the internal lottery process, it is determined whether or not the player has won the replay without setting difference (RT5 transition replay or special replay; the same applies hereinafter).
When it is determined that the condition is satisfied (S7: Yes), a lottery for shifting to the stage A is performed (S8). Here, when the player wins the replay combination without setting difference, the player wins with a winning probability of 100%.
However, the present invention is not limited to this, and in the case of winning a combination-less rare combination in the internal lottery process, the transfer lottery to the stage A may be performed with reference to the stage A lottery table (FIG. 12).
Next, when the lottery to the special stage is won (S8: Yes), the main control unit 10 controls the payout state to “stage A1” (S10), and ends the processing.
Such processing of S6 to S10 is executed, for example, when the process shifts to the special stage (stage A) in the normal stage, when the correct answer is given in the pushing order in the pushing order challenge.

[High-precision preparation control processing]
FIG. 56 is a flowchart illustrating the “high-precision preparation control process” performed by the main control unit 10.
The “high-accuracy preparation control process” is executed when the payout state is “high-accuracy preparation”.
First, the main control unit 10 determines whether or not a condition for shifting to the high-accuracy stage is satisfied (S11).
Specifically, in the internal lottery process, it is determined whether or not a winning combination with no setting difference or a winning combination with no setting difference has been won.
If it is determined that the condition is satisfied (S11: Yes), it is determined whether the current RT state is RT3 (S12).
If it is determined that it is RT3 (S12: Yes), it is determined whether or not the number of remaining games of RT3 is equal to or less than a predetermined number (for example, 36 games) (S13).
When it is determined that the number of remaining games in RT3 is equal to or less than a predetermined number (for example, 36 games) (S13: Yes), the high-precision stage lottery table (RT3) (FIG. 10) is referred to to enter the high-precision stage. A transfer lottery is performed (S14). On the other hand, when it is determined that it is not RT3 (RT4) (S12: No), a shift lottery to the high-precision stage is performed with reference to the high-precision stage lottery table (other than RT3) (FIG. 11) (S14). ).
Next, when the lottery transition to the high-accuracy stage is won (S15: Yes), the main control unit 10 controls the payout state from "high-accuracy preparation" to "high-accuracy" (S16).

On the other hand, when it is determined in S11 that the condition is not satisfied (S11: No), the same processing as S6 to S10 of the above-described "normal control processing" is executed (S17 to S21).
Then, it is determined whether or not the number of highly accurate preparation games has been exhausted (S22). If it is determined that the number of highly accurate preliminary games has been exhausted (S22: Yes), the main control unit 10 sets the payout state. From “high-precision preparation” to “normal” (S23).

[High accuracy control processing]
FIG. 57 is a flowchart illustrating the “high-accuracy control process” performed by the main control unit 10.
The “high-accuracy control process” is executed when the payout state is “high-accuracy”.
First, the main control unit 10 determines whether or not conditions for shifting to a special stage (stage A) have been satisfied (S31).
Specifically, if the RT state is RT5, it is determined whether or not the internal lottery process has won the setting-free replay combination. It is determined whether or not a rare role or a set-bell-free role has been won.
If it is determined that the condition is satisfied (S31: Yes), and if the RT state is other than RT5, the lottery to the stage A is performed with reference to the stage A lottery table (FIG. 12). When the RT state is RT5, the lottery to shift to the stage A is won with a winning probability of 100% (S32).
Next, it is determined whether or not the lottery to the stage A has been won (S33). If the lottery to the stage A has been won (S33: Yes), the main control unit 10 sets the payout state to “ The control is changed from "high accuracy" to "stage A1" (S34).

[Stage A control processing]
FIG. 58 is a flowchart showing “Stage A control processing” performed by main controller 10.
The “stage A control process” is executed when the payout state is “stage A1” or “stage A2”.
First, the main control unit 10 determines whether or not a condition for executing the “stage B shift lottery process” is satisfied (S41).
Specifically, in the internal lottery process, it is determined whether or not a winning combination of the special role B, “special bell B” or “white 7 replay” has been won.
If it is determined that the condition has been satisfied in response to the winning of the rare role with no setting difference or “special bell B” (S41: Yes), refer to the stage B lottery table (FIGS. 15 and 16). Then, a transfer lottery to the stage B is performed (S42).
In addition, when it is determined that the condition is satisfied upon winning of “White 7 Replay” (S41: Yes), the process proceeds to the stage B with reference to the RT stock lottery table (FIG. 17). A lottery is performed (S42).
When the lottery in S42 is won, an effect (for example, “Aim for White 7!”) That prompts to stop the combination of the symbols corresponding to “White 7 Replay” is executed, while the lottery in S42 is executed. In the case of non-winning, a predetermined pressing order is notified to prevent the combination of symbols corresponding to "white 7 replay" (seven whites) from stopping.
When the lottery to the stage B is won (S43: Yes), the main control unit 10 controls the payout state from “stage A1” to “stage A2” (S44).

Next, the main control unit 10 determines whether or not a condition for executing the “RT stock highly accurate game number addition lottery process” is satisfied (S45).
Specifically, in the internal lottery process, it is determined whether or not a winning combination with no setting difference or a winning combination with no setting difference has been won.
If it is determined that the condition is satisfied (S45: Yes), an addition lottery of the RT stock highly-accurate game number is performed with reference to the RT stock highly-accurate game number lottery table (FIG. 13) (S46). . Then, the number of highly probable RT stock games determined by the lottery is added to the number of highly probable RT stock games stored in the RAM of the main control unit 10 and stored (S47).

Next, the main control unit 10 determines whether or not a condition for executing the “RT stock highly accurate game number subtraction stop lottery process” is satisfied (S48).
Specifically, in the internal lottery process, it is determined whether or not the player has won the replay combination without setting difference.
If it is determined that the condition is satisfied (S48: Yes), a lottery to stop the subtraction of the number of games with a high probability of the RT stock is performed by referring to the table for stopping the subtraction of the number of games with a high probability of the RT stock (FIG. 14). (S49).
In a case where the lottery for winning the RT stock highly accurate game is stopped (S49: Yes), the main control unit 10 stops the subtraction of the RT stock highly accurate game number in the current game (S51).

Next, it is determined whether or not the number of games of RT5 has been consumed (S52).
If it is determined that the number of games of RT5 has not been exhausted (S52: No), the processing is terminated, and if it is determined that the number of games of RT5 has been exhausted (S52: Yes), the payout state is “ It is determined whether or not the stage is “Stage A2” (S53).
If it is determined that the payout state is “stage A2” (S53: Yes), the main control unit 10 controls the payout state from “stage A2” to “stage B1” (S54).
On the other hand, when it is determined that the payout state is not “stage A2” (“stage A1”) (S53: No), the main control unit 10 changes the payout state from “stage A2” to “normal”. (S55).

[Stage B1 control processing]
FIG. 59 is a flowchart showing “Stage B1 control processing” performed by main controller 10.
The “stage B1 control process” is executed when the payout state is “stage B1”.
First, the main control unit 10 determines whether or not a condition for executing the continuation rate addition lottery is satisfied (S61). Specifically, in the internal lottery process, it is determined whether or not the player has won the rare role with no setting difference, the bell with no setting difference, or the single-sheet role B.
If it is determined that the condition is satisfied (S61: Yes), a continuation rate lottery is performed with reference to the continuation rate lottery table (FIG. 18) (S62).
Then, the continuation rate determined by the lottery is added to the continuation rate stored in the RAM of the main control unit 10 and stored (S63).

Next, the main control unit 10 performs a lottery to stop the subtraction of the number of games with a high probability of the RT stock, similarly to S48 to S51 in the “stage A control process” (S64 to S67).
Then, it is determined whether or not the number of games of RT5 has been exhausted (S68). If it is determined that the number of games of RT5 has been exhausted (S68: Yes), the main control unit 10 sets the payout state to “ Control is performed from "Stage B1" to "Stage B2" (S69).

[Stage B2 control processing]
FIGS. 60 and 61 are flowcharts showing the “stage B2 control process” performed by the main control unit 10.
The “stage B2 control process” is executed when the payout state is “stage B2”.
First, the main control unit 10 determines whether or not a condition for executing “all update” of the specialized zone expectation degree level is satisfied (S71). Specifically, it is determined whether or not the vehicle has entered the stage B2 for the first time after the transition from the normal section to the advantageous section.
If it is determined that the condition is satisfied (S71: Yes), all six specialized zone expectation levels are determined by lottery with reference to the specialized zone expectation level lottery table (FIG. 19). (S72).
When it is determined that the condition is not satisfied (S71: No), it is determined whether a condition for executing “one update” of the specialized zone expectation level is satisfied (S73). . Specifically, it is determined whether (1) the specific condition is satisfied, or (2) whether the process has shifted from a stage other than the stage B1 to the stage B2.

If it is determined that the condition is satisfied (S73: Yes), one specialized zone expectation level is determined by lottery with reference to the specialized zone expectation level lottery table (FIG. 19) (FIG. 19). S74).
When it is determined that the condition is not satisfied (S73: No), it is determined whether a condition for executing the “stage C shift lottery process” is satisfied (S75).

If it is determined that the condition is not satisfied (S75: No), the process proceeds to S85, and if it is determined that the condition is satisfied (S75: Yes), the specialized zone lottery table With reference to (FIGS. 20 to 25), a transfer lottery to stage C is performed (S76).
It is determined whether or not the lottery transfer to the stage C has been won (S77). If it is determined that the lottery has not been won (S77: No), the process proceeds to S85. (S77: Yes), one RT stock is provided (S78).

Next, it is determined whether or not a condition for executing the “stage C2 shift lottery process” is satisfied (S79). Specifically, whether the “number of advantageous section digestion games” is 500 games or less, the “number of remaining games in RT5” is 16 or more games, and the “RT stock number” is 3 games or less Is determined.
If it is determined that the condition is not satisfied (S79: No), the process proceeds to S83, while if it is determined that the condition is satisfied (S79: Yes), the stage C2 lottery table ( Referring to FIG. 26), a lottery for shifting to stage C2 is performed (S80).
Shift to stage C2 It is determined whether or not the lottery has been won (S81). If it is determined that the lottery has not been won (S81: No), the process proceeds to S83. (S81: Yes), the main control unit 10 controls the payout state from “stage B2” to “stage C2” (S82).

Then, it is determined whether or not the number of games of RT5 has been exhausted (S83). If it is determined that the number of games of RT5 has not been exhausted (S83: No), the main control unit 10 sets the payout state. Is controlled from “stage B2” to “stage C1” (S83).
On the other hand, when it is determined that the number of games of RT5 has been exhausted (S83: Yes), the main control unit 10 proceeds to S85. This is to prevent the player from gaining substantial benefits because there is no game period in “Stage C1” even if the player enters “Stage C1” in the final game of RT5, so that the player does not shift to “Stage C1”. It has become. Note that the present invention is not limited to this, and control may be performed at “stage C1”.

Next, the main control unit 10 executes a continuation rate addition lottery process as in S61 to S63 in the “stage B1 control process” described above (S85 to S87).
Further, similarly to S45 to S47 and S48 to S51 in the “stage A control process”, an addition lottery process of the number of games with a high probability of RT stock (S88 to S90) and a lottery process of stopping the number of games with a high probability of RT stock are executed. (S91 to S94).
Then, it is determined whether or not the number of games of RT5 has been consumed (S95). If it is determined that the number of games of RT5 has not been consumed (S95: No), the process is terminated, and the number of games of RT5 is terminated. If it is determined that has been digested (S95: Yes), it is determined whether or not the RT stock is held (S96).

When it is determined that the RT stock is not held (S95: No), the main control unit 10 controls the payout state from “stage B2” to “stage D” (S98).
On the other hand, when it is determined that the user has the RT stock (S95: Yes), it is determined whether the current continuation rate exceeds 100% (S97).
When it is determined that the continuation rate does not exceed 100% (S97: No), one RT stock held is consumed (S99).
On the other hand, when determining that the continuation rate exceeds 100% (S97: Yes), the main control unit 10 controls the payout state from “stage B2” to “stage D” (S98).

That is, when the stage B2 ends, if the RT stock is held and the current continuation rate exceeds 100%, the held RT stock is consumed and the stage B2 is continued ( Instead of performing a series of runs, a transition (return) to the stage B is performed using the continuation rate in the “set continuation lottery process” in the stage D.
On the other hand, when the stage B2 ends, if the player has RT stock and the current continuation rate does not exceed 100%, the RT stock is cleared if the payout state is “stage B2”. By consuming one, the stage B2 continues (rensou). When the RT stock is thus consumed and the stage B2 is continued (connected), the main control unit 10 maintains the payout state as “stage B2” and changes the RT state from RT5 to RT0. Control is performed so as to transition from RT5 or RT5 to RT0 to RT2 to RT5.

[Stage C control processing]
FIG. 62 is a flowchart showing “Stage C control processing” performed by main controller 10.
The “stage C control process” is executed when the payout state is “stage C1” or “stage C2”.
First, the main control unit 10 determines whether or not the payout state is “Stage C1” (S101).
When it is determined that the payout state is “Stage C1” (S101: Yes), a continuation rate addition lottery process is performed (S102 to S104). Here, except that the table to be referred to is the continuation rate lottery table (FIG. 27), the same processing as S61 to S63 in the above-mentioned “Stage B1 control processing” is executed.

On the other hand, when it is determined that the payout state is not “Stage C1” (“Stage C2”) (S101: No), it is determined whether the condition for executing the “RT stock lottery process” is satisfied. Is determined (S105).
Specifically, in the internal lottery process, it is determined whether or not the winning combination of the rare role with no setting difference, the bell with no setting difference, the single role B, the replay with no setting difference, or “white 7 replay”.
Here, when "White 7 Replay" is won, when the start lever 3 of the winning game is operated, an effect for prompting stop display of the White 7 symbol (for example, "Aim for White 7!") Is executed. .
When it is determined that the condition is satisfied (S105: Yes), the RT stock lottery is performed with reference to the RT stock lottery table (FIG. 28) (S106).
It is determined whether or not the RT stock has been acquired in the RT stock lottery (S107). If it is determined that the RT stock has been acquired (S107: Yes), the acquired RT stock is stored in the RAM of the main control unit 10. The addition is stored (S108).

Next, it is determined whether the end condition of the stage C is satisfied (S109).
Specifically, the number of RT5 games is consumed, and further, it is determined whether or not the symbol combination of the RT5 shift replay has been stopped and displayed.
That is, the stage C1 and the stage C2 continue until the transition to the next RT5 (until the symbol combination corresponding to the RT5 transition replay is stopped and displayed) after the end of the currently executed RT5. I have.
The stage C1 and the stage C2 may be terminated when the currently executing RT5 is terminated.
If it is determined that the end condition of the stage C is satisfied (S109: Yes), the main control unit 10 controls the payout state from “stage C1” or “stage C2” to “stage B2” ( S110).

[Stage D control processing]
FIG. 63 is a flowchart showing “Stage D control processing” performed by main controller 10.
The “stage D control process” is executed when the payout state is “stage D”.
First, the main control unit 10 executes a continuation rate addition lottery process as in S61 to S63 in the “stage B1 control process” described above (S111 to S113).
Next, the main control unit 10 determines whether or not the symbol combination corresponding to the RT5 shift replay has been stopped and displayed (S114). The present invention is not limited to this, and may be triggered by winning in the RT5 shift replay.
If it is determined that the symbol combination corresponding to the RT5 shift replay is not stopped and displayed (S114: No), the process is terminated, and if it is determined that the symbol combination is stopped and displayed (S114: Yes), the advantageous section digestion is performed. It is determined whether the number of games is equal to or more than a predetermined number (for example, 1470 games) (S115).

When it is determined that the number of advantageous section digestion games is equal to or more than the predetermined number (S115: Yes), the main control unit 10 controls the payout state from “stage D” to “normal” and ends the processing (S116). .
On the other hand, when determining that the number of advantageous section digestion games is not equal to or more than the predetermined number (S115: No), the main control unit 10 determines whether the current continuation rate exceeds 100% (S117). ).
When it is determined that the continuation rate exceeds 100% (S117: Yes), it is determined that the continuation of the setting of the stage B has been determined, and the continuation rate is subtracted (S118).
Specifically, “100” is subtracted from the current continuation rate to calculate an excess continuation rate, and the excess continuation rate is set as a new continuation rate. For example, if the current continuation rate is 120%, 20% obtained by subtracting 100 from 120% is set as a new continuation rate.

On the other hand, when it is determined that the continuation rate does not exceed 100% (S117: No), the “set continuation lottery process” is executed based on the current continuation rate (S119). Further, the current continuation rate is initialized ("0%") (S120).
It is determined whether or not the set continuation lottery has been won (S121). If it is determined that the lottery has not been won (S121: No), the main control unit 10 changes the payout state from “Stage D” to “Stage E1”. (S123), and when it is determined that the winning has been achieved (S121: Yes), the main control unit 10 controls the payout state from "Stage D" to "Stage B1" (S122) and performs the process. finish.

[Stage E control processing]
FIG. 64 is a flowchart showing “Stage E control processing” performed by main controller 10.
The “stage E control process” is executed when the payout state is “stage E1” or “stage E2”.
First, the main control unit 10 determines whether or not the payout state is “stage E1” (S131).
When it is determined that the payout state is “Stage E1” (S131: Yes), “Stage B transfer lottery processing” is executed. Here, except that the table to be referred to is the stage B lottery table (stage E1) (FIG. 29), the same processing as S41 to S43 in the above-mentioned “stage A control processing” is executed (S132 to S134).
When the lottery to the stage B is won, the main control unit 10 controls the payout state from “stage E1” to “stage E2” (S135).

On the other hand, when it is determined that the payout state is not “Stage E1” (S131: No), as in S45 to S47 and S48 to S51 in the “Stage A control process”, the “RT stock high accuracy game” Number addition lottery processing ”(S136 to S138) and“ RT stock highly accurate game number subtraction stop lottery processing ”are executed (S139 to S142).
Next, it is determined whether or not the number of games of RT5 has been consumed (S143).
If it is determined that the number of games of RT5 has not been exhausted (S143: No), the process is terminated, and if it is determined that the number of games of RT5 has been exhausted (S143: Yes), the payout state is “ It is determined whether or not the stage is “stage E2” (S144).
When it is determined that the heading state is “stage E2” (S144: Yes), the main control unit 10 controls the heading state from “stage E2” to “stage B1” (S145).
On the other hand, when it is determined that the payout state is not “stage E2” (“stage E1”) (S144: No), the main control unit 10 changes the payout state from “stage E2” to “normal”. (S146).

[Bonus winning control process]
FIG. 65 is a flowchart showing the “bonus winning control process” performed by the main control unit 10.
The “bonus winning control process” is executed when a blue BB, a red BB, or a chance BB is won.
First, the main control unit 10 determines whether or not a blue BB, a red BB, or a chance BB has been won (S151).
When it is determined that these bonuses have been won (S151: Yes), it is determined whether or not the payout state is "normal", "high-accuracy preparation", or "high-accuracy" (S152).
When it is determined that the payout state is “normal”, “high-accuracy preparation” or “high-accuracy” (S152: Yes), a lottery to the stage B is performed (S153).
Specifically, a stage B lottery table (high accuracy) (FIG. 31), a stage B lottery table (high accuracy preparation 4 games or more) (FIG. 32), a stage B lottery table (high accuracy preparation 3 games or less) (FIG. 33) ), A transfer lottery is performed according to the payout state and the current number of highly accurate prepared games.
It is determined whether or not the transfer lottery to stage B has been won (S154). If it is determined that the transfer lottery has been won (S154: Yes), the main control unit 10 grants the right to transfer to stage B. (S155).

On the other hand, when it is determined that the payout state is not “normal”, “high-accuracy preparation” or “high-accuracy” (S152: No), the payout state is “stage B1”, “stage B2”, “stage”. It is determined whether it is “C1” or “Stage C2” (S156).
If it is determined that the payout state is “Stage B1”, “Stage B2”, “Stage C1”, or “Stage C2” (S156: Yes), the conditions for executing the special lottery transition lottery It is determined whether or not is established (S157). Specifically, it is determined whether or not the chance BB is won and whether or not the number of advantageous section digestion games is “500 games” or less.
If it is determined that the condition is satisfied (S157: Yes), a shift lottery to a specialty bonus is performed based on the number of advantageous section digested games with reference to the specialty bonus lottery table (FIG. 34). S158).
It is determined whether or not the lottery transfer to the specialization bonus has been won (S159). If it is determined that the lottery has been won (S159: Yes), the main control unit 10 determines the right to shift to the specialty bonus. It is provided (S160).
After the winning of the chance BB, the special bonus is controlled to one of the special bonuses 1 to 3 based on the payout state at the time of winning the special lot transfer lottery.

[Blue BB, red BB control processing]
FIG. 66 is a flowchart illustrating “blue BB, red BB control processing” performed by the main control unit 10.
The “blue BB, red BB control process” is executed during the blue BB or the red BB.
First, the main control unit 10 determines whether or not a condition for executing the transfer lottery to the stage A is satisfied (S161). Specifically, it is determined whether or not the player has no right to shift to the stage A, and has won the “Middle White Seven Aligned Combination” in the internal lottery process.
When it is determined that the condition is satisfied (S161: Yes), the transfer lottery to the stage A is performed with reference to the stage A lottery table (blue BB, red BB) (FIG. 35) (S162). .
It is determined whether or not the transfer lottery to stage A has been won (S163). If it is determined that the transfer lottery has been won (S163: Yes), the main control unit 10 grants the transfer right to stage A. (S164).

In S161, when it is determined that the condition is not satisfied (S161: No), it is determined whether a condition for executing the transfer lottery to the stage B is satisfied (S165). Specifically, it is determined whether or not the player has only the right to shift to the stage A and has been won as the "7 middle white rolls" in the internal lottery process.
If it is determined that the condition is satisfied (S165: Yes), the transfer lottery to the stage B is performed with reference to the stage B lottery table (blue BB, red BB) (FIG. 36) (S166). .
It is determined whether or not the transfer lottery to stage B has been won (S167). If it is determined that the transfer lottery has been won (S167: Yes), the main control unit 10 grants the right to transfer to stage B. (S168).

Also, at this time, when the lottery to be transferred to the stage B is won, an effect prompting the stop of the combination of the seven white symbols corresponding to the “seven middle white characters” (for example, “Aim for white 7 !!”) Is executed on the display 8 to notify the player of the winning.
On the other hand, in the transfer lottery to the stage A described above, the notification of "Aim for White 7!" Is not performed regardless of the success or failure of the transfer lottery.
As described above, during the blue BB or red BB, if the player wins the transfer lottery to the stage A, the effect of prompting the stop of the seven white symbols is not performed, so that the player is given the right to transfer to the stage A. You can play with the expectation that you may be playing.
In addition, during the blue BB or red BB, if the player wins the transfer lottery to the stage B, an effect to promote the stop of the seven white symbols is performed, so the transfer to the stage B is more advantageous than the right to transfer to the stage A. The player can clearly know that the right has been granted.

On the other hand, when it is determined that the condition for executing the transfer lottery to the stage B is not satisfied (S165: No), it is determined whether the condition for executing the continuation rate addition lottery is satisfied. Is performed (S169). Specifically, it is determined whether or not the user has the right to move to stage B.
When it is determined that the condition is satisfied (S169: Yes), a continuation rate addition lottery is performed (S170 to S172). Here, the same processing as S61 to S63 in the above-mentioned “stage B1 control processing” is executed, except that the table to be referred to is the continuation rate lottery table (blue BB, red BB) (FIG. 37).
Next, it is determined whether or not a condition for executing the RT stock acquisition lottery is satisfied (S173). Specifically, it is determined whether or not the player has the right to shift to stage B and has been won as the “7 middle white rolls” in the internal lottery process.
When it is determined that the condition is satisfied (S173: Yes), a lottery for obtaining the RT stock is performed (S174 to S176). Here, except that the table to be referred to is the RT stock lottery table (blue BB, red BB) (FIG. 38), the same processing as that of S105 to S108 in the above-mentioned “stage C control processing” is executed.

[Chance BB control processing]
FIG. 67 is a flowchart illustrating the “chance BB control process” performed by the main control unit 10.
The “chance BB control process” is executed during the chance BB.
First, the main controller 10 determines whether the payout state is “specialized bonus 1” or “specialized bonus 2” (S181).
When it is determined that the payout state is “specialized bonus 1” or “specialized bonus 2” (S181: Yes), an addition lottery of the continuation rate is performed (S182 to S184). Here, the above-mentioned “Stage B1 control process” is performed except that the tables referred to are the continuation rate lottery table (specialized bonus 1) (FIG. 39) and the continuation rate lottery table (specialized bonus 2) (FIG. 40). , The same processing as in S61 to S63 is executed.

On the other hand, when it is determined that the payout state is not “specialized bonus 1” or “specialized bonus 2” (S101: No), it is determined whether the payout state is “specialized bonus 3”. Is performed (S185).
If it is determined that the payout state is “specialized bonus 3” (S185: Yes), a lottery for obtaining the RT stock is performed (S186 to S189). Here, except that the table to be referred to is the RT stock lottery table (specialization bonus 3) (FIG. 41), the same processing as that of S105 to S108 in the above-mentioned “Stage C control processing” is executed.
On the other hand, when it is determined that the payout state is not “specialized bonus 3” (S185: No), other processing related to the chance BB (for example, processing when the chance BB is won during the normal stage) is performed. Execute (S190) and end the process.

[Blue different color BB, red different color BB control processing]
FIG. 68 is a flowchart showing the “blue different color BB, red different color BB control process” performed by the main controller 10.
The “blue different color BB, red different color BB control process” is executed during the blue different color BB or the red different color BB.
First, the main control unit 10 determines whether the high net increase RB or the low net increase RB has been won during the execution of the different blue BB or the different red BB (S191). In addition, it is determined that the winning has occurred even in the bonus internal state.
When it is determined that the high net increase RB or the low net increase RB has been won (S191: Yes), the RB winning command is transmitted to the sub-control unit 20 (S192), and the process ends.
On the other hand, when it is determined that the high net increase RB or the low net increase RB has not been won (S191: No), it is determined whether the high net increase RB or the low net increase RB has won in the blue different color BB or the red different color BB. Is determined (S193).
If it is determined that the high net increase RB or the low net increase RB has won (S193: Yes), the RB winning command is transmitted to the sub control unit 20 (S194), and the process ends.

On the other hand, when it is determined that the high net increase RB or the low net increase RB has not been won (S193: No), it is determined whether the high net increase RB or the low net increase RB has ended (S195).
When it is determined that the high net increase RB or the low net increase RB is not completed (S195: No), the process is ended, and when it is determined that the high net increase RB or the low net increase RB is ended (S195: Yes). , An RB end command to the sub control unit 20 (S196). The RB end command includes information indicating the number of times the RB has been completed in the different blue BB or the different red BB.
Next, it is determined whether the blue different color BB or the red different color BB is completed (S197).
If it is determined that the blue different color BB or the red different color BB is not completed (S197: No), the process is terminated, and if it is determined that the blue different color BB or the red different color BB is completed (S197: Yes). , BB end command to the sub control unit 20 (S198).

[Bonus end control process]
FIG. 69 is a flowchart illustrating the “bonus end control process” performed by the main control unit 10.
The “bonus end control process” is executed when each bonus has ended.
First, the main control unit 10 determines whether or not the user has the right to shift to the stage B (S201).
When it is determined that the player has the right to shift to the stage B (S201: Yes), the main control unit 10 controls the payout state to “stage B1” (S202).
On the other hand, when it is determined that the user does not have the right to transfer to the stage B (S201: No), it is determined whether the user has the right to transfer to the stage A (S203).
When it is determined that the player has the right to shift to the stage A (S203: Yes), the main control unit 10 controls the payout state to “stage A1” (S204).
On the other hand, when it is determined that the player does not have the right to shift to the stage A (S203: No), the main control unit 10 controls the jumping state to the jumping state before shifting to the bonus (S205). .

The configuration, each game state, and each operation of the slot machine 1 have been described so far, but the slot machine 1 as described above has the following features.
(1) Displaying a game explanation screen according to the game situation (2) Preventing turning off of the advantageous section lamp during the continuous production (3) Switching the expected degree of acquisition of RT stock (4) According to the game situation (5) Remaining number of games in RT5 is set as the number of games in stage C (specialized zone). These features will be described in order below.

(1) Displaying a Game Description Screen According to the Game Status The slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, based on the operation of the staging operation means (staging button 2c) by the player, specific information on the game explanation (game explanation) Screen) on the display 8.
On the game explanation screen (game explanation image), for example, a game flow of the slot machine 1, an effect content for each stage, a game method, and the like are displayed.

The contents displayed on the game explanation screen and the display period are different between the case where the slot machine 1 is “playing” and the case where the slot machine 1 is “not playing”.
"Non-game" means that during the predetermined period from the end of the third reel stop operation, the operation of the bet button 2a or the medal is not inserted into the medal slot 2 shifts from the "in-game" state to the bet button 2a. This is a state where the operation ends when a medal is inserted into the medal insertion slot 2.
“Playing” is a state other than the non-playing state, that is, the state in which the reel 41 is changing.
In addition, when the winning combination of the current game is the replay combination, the state is not shifted from “during game” to “during non-game”.

(Game explanation screen displayed during non-game)
The game description screen displayed during the non-game can be displayed during the operation validity period of the effect button 2c.
The “operation validity period” is a period during which the operation with the effect button 2c or the cross key button 2d is permitted. For example, the period other than the execution of the continuous effect, the display of the bonus confirmation screen, and the period other than the bonus period is the operation validity period. It is provided as.

Specifically, during a non-game, the effect operation button image 51 is displayed on the display 8 as shown in FIG. 77 (A), and the effect button 2c and the cross key button 2d can be operated by the player. Is shown.
In the state shown in FIG. 77 (A), for example, when the cross key button 2d is operated, a volume adjustment screen for adjusting the volume of the game sound of the slot machine 1 output from the speaker 9 is displayed. (Not shown).
When the effect button 2c is operated in the state shown in FIG. 77 (A), as shown in FIG. 77 (B), a plurality of selectable items (“game flow”, “payout table”, A top screen including “Return” etc. is displayed.
When the effect button 2c is operated on the top screen while a desired item is selected by operating the cross key button 2d, information on the selected item is displayed.
For example, when “game flow” is selected on the top screen, all the stages of the slot machine 1 are displayed as shown in FIG. 77 (C). Further, when the effect button 2c is operated in a state where a desired item is selected by operating the cross key button 2d, a game explanation screen for displaying a game explanation of the selected stage as shown in FIG. 77 (D). 50 is displayed.

As described above, on the game explanation screen 50 displayed during the non-game, it is possible to display a game explanation corresponding to all the stages provided in the slot machine 1. Therefore, if the state of the slot machine 1 is set to non-game, the player can see the game description on other stages irrespective of the stage currently staying.
The present invention is not limited to this, and the game description screen 50 displayed during the non-game may be limited so that the game description relating to some stages included in the slot machine 1 cannot be displayed.

(Game explanation screen displayed during game)
The game explanation screen displayed during the game can be displayed within the operation valid period of the effect button 2c and within the operation prompting image display period.
The “operation prompting image display period” is a period in which operation information (operation prompting image 52) for prompting the player to operate the effect button 2c can be displayed, and as shown in FIG. A start timing and an end timing are provided.
During this operation prompting image display period, the effect button 2c is lit, notifying that the operation of the effect button 2c is valid, and the operation prompting image 52 is displayed inside the display 8 from outside the frame of the display 8. It is displayed to jump out toward.
When the effect button 2c is operated while the operation prompting image 52 is displayed on the display 8, the game explanation screen 50 is displayed.

Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 78 (A) and (C), when the effect button 2c is operated while the operation prompting image 52 is being displayed, a display area where the game description screen 50 can be displayed (specific display area) R) is displayed (appears).
Further, as shown in FIGS. 78 (B) and (C), when the game explanation screen 50 is already displayed on the display 8 in a small size, when the effect button 2c is operated, the specific display area R is displayed. It is changed to be wider, and the game explanation screen 50 is enlarged and displayed. The operation prompting image 52 may be displayed in the state shown in FIG.
When the game explanation screen 50 has a plurality of screens, the screen can be switched by operating the cross key button 2d (see FIG. 78 (D)).
The change of the specific display area R for displaying the game description screen 50 is performed by the sub-control unit 20 operating as a change unit.

Next, a game description screen for each stage will be described.
In the following description, “the third reel is stopped (at the time of the third reel stop operation in FIG. 79)”, “the start lever 3 is operated (the start lever is operated in FIG. 79)”, and “the bet button 2a is operated. (At the time of operating the bet button in FIG. 79) "indicates a point in time when the player has operated each operation means with a finger or the like. The present invention is not limited to this, and may be a point in time when the player removes a finger or the like from each operation means.

-Game description screen displayed during normal stage During the normal stage, a game description screen 50 can be displayed at the start of a predetermined effect.
For example, in the push order challenge, the operation prompting image 52 is displayed in a period from the time when the start lever 3 of the game that has been won in the RT5 shift replay is operated until the time when the third reel of the game is stopped is operated. When the effect button 2c is operated, the game explanation screen 50 is displayed (see FIG. 79).
In this case, as shown in FIGS. 80A and 80B, a “?” Image (navigation image 53) for hiding the operation order of the stop button 5 is displayed before the game description screen 50. .
In addition, on the game explanation screen 50, information and the like regarding the shift of the stage in the case of correct answer and the case of incorrect answer in the order of pressing are displayed. For example, it is displayed that if the answer is correct, the process shifts to the special stage, and if the answer is incorrect, the process shifts to the general stage.

-Game description screen displayed during special stage A game description screen 50 can be displayed at the start of each stage of the special stage.
For example, in a game in which the stage A1, the stage B1, and the stage E1 are started, a period from when the start lever 3 is operated to when the start lever 3 of the next game is operated (when the winning combination of the current game is the replay combination) ) Or the operation prompting image 52 is displayed until the bet button 2a is operated (when the winning combination of the current game is other than the replay combination). During this period, when the effect button 2c is operated, the game description screen is displayed. 50 is displayed (see FIG. 79).
In this case, on the game explanation screen 50, information on rights that can be acquired during each stage, the contents of effects in each stage, and the like are displayed, and different information is displayed for each stage.
For example, in the stage A1 and the stage E1, information on the lottery transition to the stage B executed during these stages is displayed, and in the stage B1, information on the specialized zone expectation level and the continuation rate are displayed.

In addition, a period from the lapse of a certain time after entering the stage C2 until the start lever 3 of the next game is operated (when the winning combination of the current game is the replay combination) or the bet button 2a is operated. (When the winning combination of the current game is other than the replay combination), the operation prompting image 52 is displayed. During this period, when the effect button 2c is operated, the game description screen 50 is displayed. (See FIG. 79).
In this case, on the game explanation screen 50, for example, information on the RT stock that can be acquired during the stage C2, the effect contents in the stage C2, and the like are displayed.

Further, in the push order challenge after the stage A1 and the stage E1, the operation is performed during a period from when the start lever 3 of the game elected to the RT5 shift replay is operated to when the third reel of the game is stopped. The reminder image 52 is displayed, and during this period, when the effect button 2c is operated, the game explanation screen 50 is displayed (see FIG. 79).
In this case, on the game explanation screen 50, information and the like relating to the transition of the stage in the case of correct answer and the case of incorrect answer in the order of pressing are displayed. For example, if the answer is correct in the order of pressing, it is displayed that the stage returns to the stage A1 or the stage E1.

In addition, when the special information (navigation image 53) for navigating the operation order of the stop button 5 is displayed on the display 8 by the winning of the “push order replay” in each stage (see FIG. 80C). When the game explanation screen 50 is displayed by operating the effect button 2c, the navigation image 53 is displayed before the game explanation screen 50 as shown in FIG. 80 (D).
That is, when the navigation image 53 and the game explanation screen 50 are simultaneously displayed on the display device 8, the navigation image 53 is preferentially displayed and made visible.
This is because when the operation order corresponding to the “push order replay” is hidden by the game explanation screen 50 and becomes invisible, the player erroneously presses the stop button 5 in an operation order different from the operation order based on the navigation image 53. There is a risk of operation. In such a case, the combination of symbols corresponding to the operation sequence that was erroneously operated is stopped and displayed, which may cause a disadvantage to the player such as shifting (falling) from the current advantageous state. is there. For such a reason, the navigation image 53 is preferentially displayed.
In addition, in each stage, when the transfer lottery (RT stock acquisition lottery) executed when the “White 7 Replay” is won does not win, the combination of the symbols corresponding to the “White 7 Replay” is stopped. When the game explanation screen 50 is displayed by operating the effect button 2c while the predetermined pushing order for avoiding is displayed on the display 8, the predetermined pushing order is displayed before the game explanation screen 50. Is displayed.
This is because if the predetermined pressing order is hidden by the game explanation screen 50 and becomes invisible, the player may erroneously operate the stop button 5 in an operation order different from the operation order based on the navigation image 53. In this case, the combination of symbols corresponding to “White 7 Replay” may stop even though the transfer lottery (RT stock acquisition lottery) has not been won.
The navigation image 53 is not limited to the display of the operation order images (“1” − “3” − “2”). For example, the “?” Image described above (see FIGS. 80A and 80B)) Also, even when a “!” Image displayed at the time of winning a rare role or the like is displayed, the navigation image 53 is preferentially displayed and displayed before the game explanation screen 50.

However, the present invention is not limited to this, and when the navigation image 53 and the game explanation screen 50 are simultaneously displayed on the display device 8, the game explanation screen 50 may be displayed with priority.
Further, which of the navigation image 53 and the game description screen 50 is displayed with priority may be determined according to the winning combination of the current game. For example, when the rare combination is won, the navigation image 53 may be displayed with priority, and when the winning combination other than the rare combination is won, the game explanation screen 50 may be preferentially displayed.

In addition, when the operation information (the effect button image 30) for prompting the operation of the effect operation means including the effect button 2c is displayed on the display 8 (see FIG. 81A), the game is explained by the operation of the effect button 2c and the like. When displaying the screen 50, one of the game description screen 50 and the effect button image 30 is displayed in front.
That is, when the game explanation screen 50 and the effect button image 30 are displayed simultaneously on the display unit 8, the game explanation screen 50 is displayed prior to the effect button image 30 with priority (see FIG. 81 (B)). ) Alternatively, the effect button image 30 is displayed prior to the game description screen 50 with priority (see FIG. 81 (C)).
It should be noted that which of the game description screen 50 and the effect button image 30 is displayed with priority may be determined based on the stage at which the user stays. For example, in stage A, the effect button image 30 may be displayed with priority, and in stage C, the game explanation screen 50 may be displayed with priority.
In addition, it may be possible to select which one is displayed first before the player.

  In addition, which of the game description screen 50 and the effect button image 30 is displayed with higher priority may be determined according to the type of the button. For example, when the effect button image 30 for prompting the operation of the effect button 2c is displayed, the game explanation screen 50 is preferentially displayed to prompt the operation of another effect button different from the effect button 2c. When the effect button image 30 is displayed, the effect button image 30 may be preferentially displayed.

In a game in which the game explanation screen 50 and the effect button image 30 may be simultaneously displayed on the display 8 in this manner, an operation unit corresponding to the effect button image 30 and an operation capable of displaying the game explanation screen 50 The means may be controlled differently.
For example, the operation means corresponding to the effect button image 30 may be the effect button 2c, and the operation means capable of displaying the game description screen 50 may be the cross key button 2d, or vice versa. Alternatively, the operation means corresponding to the effect button image 30 may be the effect button 2c, and the operation means capable of displaying the game explanation screen 50 may be another effect button different from the effect button 2c, or vice versa.
In this case, it is preferable to display the operable operation means on the display 8 (operation prompting image 52) so that the player can recognize the operable operation means.

  Further, when the navigation image 53 (the operation order image, the “?” Image, and the “!” Image) and the effect button image 30 are simultaneously displayed on the display 8, when displaying the game explanation screen 50, It is preferable that the navigation image 53 be displayed at the top with priority, and then either the game explanation screen 50 or the effect button image 30 be displayed.

The game description screen 50 displayed during the special stage indicates that an exceptional case may occur during the special stage.
Specifically, on the game explanation screen 50 displayed during the stage A1 or the stage E1, as shown in FIG. There is "is displayed.
This is based on the following reasons.

As described above, in the game in the slot machine 1, basically, when a bonus is won (a predetermined transition condition is satisfied) during the special stage, after the bonus ends (a predetermined end condition is satisfied), When returning to the special stage and winning the bonus during the normal stage (predetermined transition condition is satisfied), the process proceeds to the normal stage after the bonus ends (predetermined termination condition is satisfied).
On the other hand, cases such as the following (1) and (2) may occur exceptionally to such a stage transition.

(1) In the push order challenge during the normal stage, when the answer is correct in the push order and the transition to the special stage (stage A1) is determined, the display 8 shows the determined state of the stage A1, but the replay role. Until the win is made, the payout state is “normal”, and if the player wins the bonus in this state, the game shifts to the normal stage without shifting to the special stage after the end of the bonus.
In addition, in the push order challenge after the end of the special stage (stage A1 or stage E1), if a bonus is won, the payout state is “normal”, so that after the end of the bonus, the stage shifts to stage A1 or stage E1. Without moving to the normal stage.
That is, at the time of winning a bonus, if the payout state is a payout state corresponding to the special stage (“Stage A1”, “Stage E1”) (predetermined advantageous conditions are satisfied), the bonus stage returns to the special stage. However, if the payout state is not the payout state corresponding to the special stage (“Stage A1” or “Stage E1”) (the predetermined advantageous condition is not satisfied), after the bonus is over, the stage shifts to the normal stage. I have.
Note that, if the lottery for shifting to the special stage is won during the bonus, the game shifts to the special stage after the end of the bonus, regardless of the payout state at the time of the bonus prize.

(2) If a bonus is won in a state near the limiter in the advantageous section, after the bonus ends, the game may shift to the normal stage without returning to the special stage.
For the reasons described above, the fact that there is an exceptional case is displayed on the game description screen as shown in FIG. 82 (A).

-Game description screen displayed during bonus game display is possible during a bonus prize or during a bonus game during the bonus.
At the time of a bonus prize, for example, in a game in which a bonus (blue BB, red BB, different blue BB, or different red BB) is won, the bet button 2a is operated after a lapse of a fixed time after the end of the third reel stop operation. The operation prompting image 52 is displayed during the period until the operation button 2c is operated during this period (see FIG. 79).
In this case, the contents of the game description displayed on the game description screen 50 are different based on the stage where the player stays at the time of winning the bonus.
For example, when a bonus is won during the normal stage, the game description screen 50 displays information on a lottery transition to a special stage executed during the bonus game.
On the other hand, when a bonus is won during the special stage, the game explanation screen 50 displays information on the RT stock acquisition (addition) lottery executed during the bonus game and a combination of symbols for which the lottery winning is determined. (Stop stop), for example, a first stop stop, a second stop stop, and the like are displayed.

Further, the content of the game description displayed on the game description screen 50 is different depending on whether or not the transition to the special stage after the bonus is over is notified.
For example, if the player wins the bonus in a state in which the lottery to the special stage has been won during the normal stage but the result of the winning has not yet been notified, the same display as the former is displayed.
On the other hand, if the player has won the lottery transition to the special stage during the normal stage and has been notified of the winning result and has won the bonus, the same display as the latter is performed.
In the same manner, in the game explanation screen 50 which can be displayed when the state of the slot machine 1 is set to non-game during the bonus game, similarly, whether or not the winning result of the stage at the time of the bonus prize or the special stage is notified. The display contents are different according to.

During the bonus game, for example, in a game in which RB (high net increase RB or low net increase RB) can be won in different blue BB or different red BB, the third reel of the game is operated after the start lever 3 is operated. The operation prompting image 52 is displayed until the stop operation is performed, and the game explanation screen 50 is displayed when the effect button 2c is operated during this period (see FIG. 79).
In this case, the game description screen 50 includes, for example, “Stop appearance at the time of winning the high net increase RB and low net increase RB (specific information)”, “Stop appearance at which the winning of the high net increase RB or the low net increase RB is determined”. , “Effect contents during high net increase RB and low net increase RB” and the like are displayed.
For example, it is displayed that seven symbols stop in a V-shape as a stop appearance at the time of winning a high net increase RB, and that seven symbols do not stop in a V-shape as a stop appearance at the time of winning a low net increase RB. Is displayed.
In addition, as a stop result at which the winning of the low net increase RB is determined, a display of a cherry symbol is stopped and displayed on the middle line of the left reel 41a (middle cherry result).

Further, in a game in which RB (high net increase RB or low net increase RB) can be awarded in the blue different color BB or the red different color BB, as shown in FIG. A reminder image is displayed.
When the prompting image of "Aim for 7!" And the game description screen 50 are displayed simultaneously on the display 8, as shown in FIG. 82 (C), the game description screen is displayed before the prompting image. 50 is displayed.
This is to make it possible for the player to confirm the stop appearance at the time of winning the high net increase RB or the low net increase RB.

Further, as described above, when a right (RT stock or the like) advantageous to the player is granted during the bonus game, a reminder image such as "Aim for White 7!" Is displayed. Also in this case, the operation prompting image 52 is displayed, and the game explanation screen 50 may be displayed by operating the effect button 2c.
Then, when the reminder image of "Aim for White 7!" And the game description screen 50 are simultaneously displayed on the display 8, the game description screen 50 is displayed before the reminder image. This is because, during the bonus game, the right is provided regardless of whether or not the player aims at the seven white symbols (even if the seven white symbols are not stopped and displayed), so that there is no disadvantage to the player. .

In the case where the reminder image and the game description screen 50 are displayed at the same time, it has been described that the game description screen 50 is displayed first with priority, but the reminder image may be displayed with priority. Good.
For example, when one of the high net increase RB and the low net increase RB is won, a reminder image is displayed before the game description screen 50, and when one of the other is won, a reminder image is displayed before the reminder image. By displaying the game explanation screen 50, the type of the winning RB may be suggested based on whether or not the prompting image is visible.
Further, a game description screen that can be displayed when the number of wins of the high net increase RB or the low net increase RB is equal to or more than a predetermined number may be provided. For example, when the number of winnings of the high net increase RB becomes two or more, by displaying a game explanation screen displaying information advantageous to the player, the interest of the game can be enhanced.

As described above, the display contents of the game explanation screen 50 displayed during the game are different depending on the stage where the player stays.
Also, when the player wants to check the effect contents and the game method while the reel 41 is changing or the navigation image 53 is being displayed, a game description screen displayed by operating the effect button 2c. It can be grasped at 50.
Thereby, the player can see the game description screen even during the game without temporarily stopping the game and setting it to the non-game state.

[Game explanation screen display control processing]
Next, a game description screen control process performed by the sub control unit 20 will be described with reference to FIG.
First, the sub-control unit 20 determines whether or not the operation of the effect operation means (the effect button 2c or the cross key button 2d) is an operation valid period in which the operation is permitted (S211).
In S211, if it is determined that it is not the operation valid period (S211: No), the process proceeds to S228, and if it is determined that it is the operation valid period (S211: Yes), the effect button 2c or the cross key button 2d. It is determined whether or not has been operated (S212).
If it is determined that the effect button 2c or the cross key button 2d has not been operated (S212: No), the process proceeds to S228, and if it is determined that the effect button 2c or the cross key button 2d has been operated ( S212: Yes), it is determined whether or not a game is being played (S213).

When it is determined that the game is not being played (is not playing a game) (S213: No), it is determined whether or not the effect button 2c is operated during the non-game (S214).
When it is determined that the effect button 2c has been operated during the non-game (S214: Yes), it is determined whether or not the game explanation screen 50 is being displayed on the display 8 (S215).
When it is determined that the game explanation screen 50 is not being displayed (S215: No), the top screen is displayed on the display 8 (see FIG. 77 (B)) (S216).
On the other hand, when it is determined that the game description screen 50 is being displayed (S215: Yes), the screen display is switched according to the operation of the effect button 2c (S217). For example, on the game explanation screen 50, when the effect button 2c is operated in a state where a predetermined item is selected by operating the cross key button 2d or the like, the effect is performed as a confirmation button for fixing the selected item. The display screen is switched by the function of the button 2c.

In S214, when it is determined that the effect button 2c is not operated during the non-game (the cross key button 2d is operated) (S214: No), the game explanation screen 50 is displayed on the display 8 or not. Is determined (S218).
When it is determined that the game explanation screen 50 is being displayed (S218: Yes), the display on the game explanation screen 50 is switched according to the operation of the cross key button 2d (S219). For example, when an item is selected by operating the cross key button 2d on the game explanation screen 50, the effect button 2c functions as a cursor movement button for moving between items on the screen, and the display on the screen is performed. Change the content.
On the other hand, when it is determined that the game explanation screen 50 is not being displayed (S218: No), for example, a volume adjustment screen is displayed according to the operation of the cross key button 2d (S220). Furthermore, when the cross key button 2d is operated, the display content (volume level) on the volume adjustment screen is changed by the function of the cross key button 2d as a volume adjustment button. The determination of the volume level after the change is determined by operating the effect button 2c.

When it is determined in S213 that the game is being played (S213: Yes), it is determined whether or not the effect button 2c is operated during the game (S221).
When it is determined that the effect button 2c has been operated during the game (S221: Yes), it is determined whether or not the operation prompting image 52 is being displayed on the display 8 (S222).
If it is determined that the operation prompting image 52 is being displayed (S222: Yes), a game explanation screen 50 corresponding to the stage is displayed (see FIG. 78 (B)) (S223).
On the game explanation screen 50, as described above, the displayed contents are different depending on the current stage. Further, the displayed contents are different depending on whether or not a benefit advantageous to the player is provided or whether or not the benefit is provided is notified.

On the other hand, when it is determined that the operation prompting image 52 is not being displayed (S222: No), it is determined whether or not the game explanation screen 50 is being displayed on the display 8 (S224).
When it is determined that the game explanation screen 50 is being displayed (S224: Yes), the display on the game explanation screen 50 is switched according to the operation of the effect button 2c (S225). For example, when the effect button 2c is operated during the display of the game explanation screen 50, the effect button 2c functions as a return button to change the display content on the screen.
Specifically, when the top screen of the game explanation screen 50 is displayed, the game explanation screen 50 is terminated, and when a screen other than the top screen of the game explanation screen 50 is displayed. Switches the display to the upper screen.

If it is determined in S221 that the effect button 2c has not been operated during the game (the cross key button 2d has been operated) (S221: No), it is determined whether or not the game explanation screen 50 is being displayed on the display 8. Is determined (S226).
When it is determined that the game explanation screen 50 is being displayed (S226: Yes), for example, the screen is switched in the game explanation screen 50 having a plurality of screens in accordance with the operation of the cross key button 2d (S227). .

Next, it is determined whether or not the end condition of the game description screen 50 is satisfied (S228).
The termination condition of the game description screen 50 is, for example, “when the bet button 2a is operated or a medal is inserted into the medal slot 2 during a non-game,” or “the operation prompting image display period during the game. Is completed, and "when the effect button 2c is operated while the game description screen 50 is being displayed during the game".
When it is determined that the end condition is satisfied (S228: Yes), the game explanation screen 50 is ended (S229). At this time, if the operation prompting image 52 is being displayed, the display of the operation prompting image 52 also ends.

In addition, the termination condition of the game description screen 50 in S228 is not limited to the above condition, and may be, for example, “when a transition to another stage” or “when a predetermined winning combination (rare or bonus) is won”. The game explanation screen may be ended when any one of the conditions is satisfied.
Thereby, the game explanation screen 50 may be displayed over a plurality of games.

  As described above, in the game description screen control process performed by the sub control unit 20, the display content and the display period of the game description screen 50 are controlled to be different depending on whether the game is being played or not. When the operation prompting button 52 is operated while the operation prompting image 52 is displayed during the game, the game explanation screen 50 corresponding to the current stage is displayed in the display area (specific display area R) of the display 8. When the display of the operation prompt image ends, the display of the game explanation screen 50 and the operation prompt image 52 is terminated.

As described above, the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment plays a game based on an operation from a player during a game (including the rotation of the reel 41, the display of the navigation image 53, and the display of the effect button image 30). The game explanation is displayed (appears or expanded) by changing the game explanation area for displaying the explanation so as to be wider.
Thereby, even during the game, the player can check the game description corresponding to each effect state, and can understand how to play the game (how to enjoy the game). .

Note that “(1) Displaying a game explanation screen according to a game situation” may be modified as follows.
In the above description, when the game description screen 50, the navigation image 53, the effect button image 30, or the prompting image of the stop operation are displayed simultaneously on the display unit 8, the image to be displayed before (the front image) with priority. Has been described as being visible, and the other image (rear image) displayed behind it is not visible at the portion overlapping the front image. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and part or all of the rear image is visually recognized. It can be possible.
For example, by transmitting a part or all of the front image at a predetermined transmittance, the rear image can be visually recognized, and even if the front image and the rear image are displayed in an overlapping manner, both of the front image and the rear image can be displayed simultaneously. it can.
Further, when the front image is not transmitted, a part of the rear image can be displayed from a portion that does not overlap with the front image.
For example, when the game description screen 50 is a front image, many parts of the rear image may not be visible, and a part of the rear image may be outside the specific display region R of the game description screen 50. You may make it displayable. For example, the navigation image 53 or a part of the “Aim for White 7” prompting image may be displayed from below the specific display area R of the game description screen 50.
As a result, not only the front image can be displayed so as to be easily recognized, but also the presence of the rear image can be indicated at the same time.

During a non-game, the game description screen 50 displayed by operating the effect button 2c may be displayed during the game.
In this case, the game description screen 50 is continuously displayed without ending until the “return” of the top screen shown in FIG. 77B is operated, and the game description can be displayed over a plurality of games. You may do so. That is, the game description screen 50 may be displayed over a plurality of games even during a game without providing the operation prompting image display period, and the game description of all stages may be displayed.
In addition to the operation of “return”, when a situation advantageous to the player such as “when a predetermined winning combination (rare combination or bonus combination) is won” occurs, the game explanation screen 50 is displayed. It may be terminated. Thereby, it can be notified that the predetermined winning combination has been won by the transition of the game explanation screen.

  In addition, in the game explanation screen 50 displayed at the time of winning a bonus, the display content of the game explanation screen 50 is changed according to the gaming state at the time of the bonus winning and whether or not the transition to the special stage after the bonus is informed. Although it was made different (although only one game explanation screen 50 was made visible), the present invention is not limited to this, and all bonus game explanation screens 50 can always be displayed by operating the cross key button 2d during a bonus. It may be.

Also, on the game explanation screen 50 displayed during the special stage, as shown in FIG. 82 (A), it is displayed that there is a possibility that the game will not return to the current stage after the end of the bonus. If it is not possible to return to the current stage later, an effect indicating not to return to the current stage may be performed at any timing from the winning of the bonus to the end of the bonus.
Thereby, even the player who has not seen the game explanation screen 50 can be informed that the game has a possibility of not returning to the current stage due to the bonus win.

In the game description screen 50 displayed during the special stage, the navigation image 53 and the effect button image 30 are described as shown in FIGS. 80 and 81. However, the present invention is not limited to this. Can also be displayed on the stage.
During the game, the period during which the game description screen 50 can be displayed is not limited to the period shown in FIG. For example, in each stage of the special stage, the operation prompting image 52 may be displayed during a normal game in which a continuous effect or the like is not executed, and the game description screen 50 may be displayed. In this case, it is preferable that a game description corresponding to the stage during the game is displayed.

Further, on the game description screen 50, information indicating a game setting value may be displayed. For example, information indicating an odd / even suggestion, a high setting suggestion, or the like may be displayed. This makes it possible to increase the interest and expectation of the game for the player.
Moreover, the effect button 2c and the cross key button 2d are provided as effect operation means, but other operation means such as a jog dial, a touch sensor, an operation lever, and the like may be used. Further, an effect button dedicated to the game description screen 50 may be separately provided.

(2) Preventing Lighting of the Advantageous Section Lamp During Continuous Performance In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, in principle, the advantageous section lamp 13 is turned on during the advantageous section, and the advantageous section lamp 13 is turned off during the normal section. It has become.
For example, the advantageous section lamp 13 is turned off during the normal stage (general stage), and turned on when the set difference bonus is won during the normal stage (general stage).

Further, in the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, when the bonus with no setting difference is won during the normal stage (general stage), a continuous effect (a precursor effect) is performed in the transition from the normal stage to the bonus. It has become.
The continuous effect is executed on the display 8 or the like based on an effect pattern to be described later during a plurality of games, and the result of the bonus is finally notified.
In addition, the continuous production is started from a game in which a bonus duplication winning combination (a setting-less rare combination or “special bell B”) is won. Therefore, the player plays the game in expectation that there is a possibility that the bonus has been repeatedly won during the continuous production.

In addition, by winning the bonus overlapping winning combination, the continuous effect is started and the advantageous section lamp 13 is turned on.
In such a case, if the advantageous section lamp 13 is turned off before the result of the bonus is notified during the continuous production, the player will know that the bonus has not been won. During the production, the expectation of winning the bonus cannot be maintained, and the interest of the game may be reduced.
Therefore, the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment has a feature that the advantageous section lamp 13 is turned on during the continuous production even if the bonus is not won.

Specifically, the main control unit 10 controls the advantageous section lamp 13 to be turned on during a period in which the “number of advantageous section games for effect” (notification period) remains.
The “number of advantageous section games for production” is the number of games for production to give a sense of expectation of winning a bonus during the continuous production, and is decremented by one for each game in the continuous production.
The number of production advantageous section games is determined when a bonus overlapping winning combination (rare without setting difference or “special bell B”) is won in the internal lottery process (specific conditions are satisfied).
Hereinafter, lighting control of the advantageous section lamp 13 based on the number of advantageous section games for effect will be described with reference to FIG. 71 and FIG. 72.

FIG. 71 is a flowchart showing the “production effect section game number determination process” performed by the main control unit 10. “The effect advantageous section game number determination processing is performed by the main control unit 10 operating as the determination unit, the notification period determination unit, and the transmission unit according to the present invention.
First, the main control unit 10 determines whether or not the start lever 3 has been operated (S231).
If it is determined that the start lever 3 has not been operated (S231: No), the process is terminated, and if it is determined that the start lever 3 has been operated (S231: Yes), the bonus is in the internal state (in carryover). ) Is determined (S232).
If it is determined that it is in the bonus internal state (carrying) (S232: No), the process proceeds to S241, and if it is determined that it is not in the bonus internal state (carrying) (S232: Yes), the effect is produced. A determination is made as to whether or not the number of game-for-use advantageous section games is greater than 0 (S233).
When it is determined that the number of advantageous section games for effect is greater than 0 (S233: Yes), 1 is subtracted from the number of advantageous section games for effect (S234).
On the other hand, when it is determined that the number of effect advantageous section games is not greater than 0 (S233: No), it is determined whether the lottery condition of the number of effect advantageous section games is satisfied (S235).

Specifically, in the internal lottery process, it is determined whether or not a bonus overlapping winning combination (rare combination without setting difference or “special bell B”) has been won.
If it is determined that the condition is not satisfied (S235: No), the process proceeds to S241, and if it is determined that the condition is satisfied (S235: Yes), the number of advantageous section games for effect is reduced. A lottery is performed (S236).
For example, in the case of winning "special bell B", "5 games" is selected with a probability of 98.46%, "6 games" is selected with a probability of 1.56%, and "strongest cherry" is won. In this case, "6 games" is selected with a probability of 74.9%, and "7 games" is selected with a probability of 25.1% (see FIG. 42).

Next, it is determined whether or not the bonus has been won (S237). In other words, it is determined whether or not the setting difference bonus and the “special bell B” overlap and the setting difference bonus has been won.
When it is determined that the bonus has been won (S237: No), the new number of advantageous section games for effect determined by lottery is rewritten as the current number of advantageous section games for effect (S239).
On the other hand, when it is determined that the bonus has not been won (S237: Yes), it is determined whether or not the new number of advantageous section games for effect determined by lottery is longer than the current number of advantageous section games for effect. A determination is made (S238).
When it is determined that the new number of advantageous section games for effect is longer (S238: Yes), the new number of advantageous section games for effect is rewritten (overwritten) as the current number of advantageous section games for effect (S239). .

In this way, every time the player wins the rare role of setting difference or “special bell B”, the number of advantageous section games for rendering is determined by lottery. The present number of production advantageous section games, provided that the newly determined number of production advantageous section games (second notification period) is longer than the number of production advantageous section games (first notification period). Is updated (overwritten) to the newly determined number of advantageous section games for effect.
Regardless of whether the bonus is applied or not, the number of newly produced advantageous section games may be changed to the newly determined number of advantageous section games for production. It may not be rewritten.

Next, the number-of-effects-for-effects-for-production command command including the number of effects for effecting for-effects rewritten in S239 is set (S240). In addition, a winning combination command including information on the winning combination of the current game is set (S241).
Then, various commands are transmitted to the sub control unit 20 (S242).

FIG. 72 is a flowchart showing “advantageous section lamp lighting control processing” performed by the main control unit 10.
First, the main control unit 10 determines whether or not the third reel stop operation has been performed (S251).
If it is determined that the third reel stop operation has not been performed (S251: No), the process ends, and if it is determined that the third reel stop operation has been performed (S251: Yes), the advantageous section lamp 13 is turned off. It is determined whether the light is off (S252).
When it is determined that the advantageous section lamp 13 is turned off (S252: Yes), it is determined whether or not the number of the advantageous section games for effect is greater than 0 (S253).
When it is determined that the number of effect advantageous section games is greater than 0 (S253: Yes), control for turning on the advantageous section lamp 13 is performed (S254).

In S252, when it is determined that the advantageous section lamp 13 is not turned off (lit) (S252: No), it is determined whether or not the number of advantageous section games for effect is “0” (S252). S255).
When it is determined that the number of effect advantageous section games is “0” (S255: Yes), the advantageous section lamp 13 is turned off (S256).
As described above, when the “number of effect advantageous section games” remains, control to turn on the advantageous section lamp 13 is performed.

Further, the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment is characterized in that the sub-control unit 20 notifies the bonus result of the bonus during the period in which the number of advantageous section games for rendering remains.
That is, during the execution of the continuous effect, the bonus result is always notified.
Hereinafter, the control of the continuous production based on the number of production advantageous section games will be described with reference to FIG.

FIG. 73 is a flowchart illustrating the “continuous effect determination process” performed by the sub control unit 20.
The “continuous effect determination process” is performed by the sub-control unit 20 operating as the receiving unit and the effect pattern determining unit according to the present invention.
First, the sub control unit 20 determines whether or not the effect advantageous section game number command has been received (S261).
If it is determined that the number of production advantageous section game number commands has not been received (S261: No), the process is terminated, and if it is determined that the production advantageous section game number command has been received (S261: Yes). It is determined whether or not a winning combination command has been received (S262).
When it is determined that the winning combination command has not been received (S262: No), the process is terminated, and when it is determined that the winning combination command has been received (S262: Yes), the effect level lottery is performed (S262). S263).

The effect level is set, for example, in four stages, and is set so as to increase the expectation of winning a bonus based on the relationship of level 1 <level 2 <level 3 <level 4. Level 4 is a state where the bonus winning has been determined.
The production level is linked to the production pattern executed during the continuous production. The higher the production level is, the more the production is performed in a more intense, flashy production pattern that excites the expectation of winning the bonus.
In the following explanation, the production that intensifies the bonus winning and is fancy production is called "strong production" .In comparison with "strong production", the production that does not perform violent and fancy production is called "weak production". "

The production level lottery is performed according to the winning combination of the game this time.
For example, if "Special Bell B" is won, "Level 2" is selected with a probability of 20%, "Level 3" is selected with a probability of 80%, and if "Low Cherry" is won, In the case where "production level 1" is selected with a probability of 100% and "strongest cherry" is won, "level 3" is selected with a probability of 100% (see FIG. 43). . Although not shown, when a “bonus” is won, “level 4” is selected with a 100% probability, regardless of the winning combination that has been repeatedly won.

Next, it is determined whether or not the continuous effect is being executed (S264).
When it is determined that the continuous effect is not being executed (S264: No), the effect pattern is determined (effect pattern determining means). In this case, it is determined by lottery based on the number of production advantageous section games and the production level determined in the current game.
For example, if “level 1” is determined as the production level and “5 games” is determined as the number of advantageous section games for production, “no production” is selected with a probability of 40%, and “promotion” is selected with a probability of 34%. "Direction 5 game" is selected, "Weak stage A (Fantasy stage 4 game, Advanced stage 1 game)" is selected with a probability of 20%, and "Strong stage A (Fantastic stage 4 game, Advanced stage) with 5% probability 1 game) "(see FIG. 44).
If “level 1” is determined as the production level and “6 games” is determined as the number of advantageous section games for production, “no production” is selected with a probability of 30%, and “promotion” with a probability of 30%. "Stage 6 game" is selected, "Weak stage B (Faning stage 5 game, Advanced stage 1 game)" is selected with a 35% probability, and "Strong stage B (Fantastic stage 5 game, Extended stage) with a 5% probability 1 game) "(see FIG. 44).
If “level 1” is determined as the effect level and “7 games” is determined as the number of advantageous section games for effect, “no effect” is selected with a probability of 20% and “weak” with a probability of 75%. It is set so that “effect C (inflatable effect 6 game, advanced effect 1 game)” is selected, and “strong effect C (inflatable effect 6 game, advanced effect 1 game)” is selected with a probability of 5% ( See FIG. 44).
Note that the "flicking effect" is a effect that inspires the player with the expectation of winning a bonus. The “development effect” is an effect (specific effect) that notifies the result of the bonus.

In this manner, the effect pattern is selected such that the number of effect advantageous section games and the number of continuous effect execution games are the same.
When “level 2” to “level 4” are determined as the effect levels, the strong effects A to C are easily selected based on the relationship of level 1 <level 2 <level 3 <level 4. (See FIGS. 45 to 47).

In S264, when it is determined that the continuous production is being performed (S264: Yes), it is determined whether the production level determined by the lottery is higher than the production level related to the continuous production being performed. Is performed (S265).
When it is determined that the effect level determined by the lottery is higher (S265: Yes), the effect pattern is determined based on the effect level determined by the lottery (S266). That is, a continuous effect is executed based on a newly determined effect pattern, instead of the effect pattern that has already been determined (executed).
On the other hand, when it is determined that the effect level determined by the lottery is lower (S265: No), the process ends. That is, a continuous effect is continuously executed based on the effect pattern being executed.
Thus, each time the production level is determined by lottery, if the newly determined production level is higher than the current production level, the production pattern is determined based on the newly determined production level. decide.
Thus, when an effect level with a high bonus winning expectation degree is determined, the effect content during the continuous effect changes, so that the player's sense of expectation can be increased.

Next, a specific example during the continuous production will be described with reference to FIG.
For example, in the case where a bonus overlapping winning combination (a rare combination setting or “special bell B”) is won during the normal stage (general stage), the number of advantageous section games for production is determined (see FIG. 83 ( In a), "7 games"), a continuous effect is started on the display 8 (FIG. 83 (a)).
In addition, in the game that has won the bonus overlapping winning combination, when the third reel stop operation is performed, the advantageous section lamp 13 is turned on.
As the continuous effect, for example, a “battle effect” in which an ally character and an enemy character fight is performed.

During the continuous effect, the effect proceeds based on the determined effect pattern (FIG. 83 (b)).
For example, when “strong effect C” is selected as the effect pattern, an extended effect of one game is performed after the fanning effect of six games. In the fanning effect, an effect in which the ally character and the enemy character repeat the battle is performed, and it is preferable that the strong effects A to C are performed more favorably in the strong effects A to C than in the weak effects A to C.
Then, in the development effect of the final game (the seventh game), a bonus result is notified. For example, a defeat image in which a teammate character indicating bonus non-winning is defeated is displayed (FIG. 83 (c)).
At this time, the continuous production ends as the number of production advantageous section games is consumed.
Further, after the third reel stop operation of the game in which the number of the production advantageous section games has been consumed, the advantageous section lamp 13 is turned off.

In this way, during the period in which the number of advantageous effect section games remains, the advantageous section lamp 13 is turned on, and the bonus result is notified within the number of advantageous effect section games.
As a result, even when the bonus is not won, since the advantageous section lamp 13 is in the lighting state, it is possible to maintain the player's expectation of the bonus winning.
In addition, before the advantageous section lamp 13 is turned off (until the number of advantageous section games for effect is consumed), the continuous production for indicating whether the bonus is appropriate or not is completed. Is clearly sensed, and it is possible to prevent the interest of the game from being reduced.

In “(2) Preventing turning off of advantageous section lamps during continuous production”, the following modified example may be adopted.
In the above description, the case where an effect pattern is selected such that the number of advantageous section games for effect determined by lottery and the number of execution games of the continuous effect are the same, but the present invention is not limited to this. An effect pattern in which the number of continuous effect execution games is smaller than the number of effect advantageous section games may be selected. For example, when “7 games” is determined as the number of advantageous section games for effect, “weak effect A (four-step effect game, one advanced effect game)” or the like may be selected.
In addition, the number of games of the "development effect" is one game, but is not limited thereto, and may be two or more games.
In addition, when the number of advantageous section games for effect is larger than the number of remaining games of the finite RT, “no effect” may be selected with 100% probability in selecting an effect pattern.
This is because, when the number of advantageous section games for effect is larger than the number of remaining games of the finite RT, the remaining number of games of the finite RT (RT3 or RT4) is exhausted, and the state is shifted to RT0 or RT2. This is in order to avoid a case where the push order challenge is suddenly started in spite of being executed.

(3) Switching the Expectation of RT Stock Acquisition As described above, the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment determines the current level of the six specialized zone expectations held in the stage B2 among the six special zone expectation levels held. It has the feature of switching based on the opportunity.
As a result, the expected degree of win (winning probability) of the lottery transition to the stage C (specialized zone) is switched, and the expected degree of acquisition of the RT stock is changed.
In the following description, as shown in FIG. 84A, as the six specialized zone expectation levels held, the current minute level is “blue level”, the next minute level is “red level”, and thereafter, “yellow level”. , "Blue level", "blue level", and "green level".

In the stage B2, in the level display areas 60 to 65 of the display device 8, the specialization zone expectation level possessed is displayed in order in reference to the lottery transition to the stage C.
Specifically, the current level displayed in the level display area 60 is referred to by the first lottery, the next level displayed in the level display area 61 is secondly referred to by the lottery, The specialized zone expectation level displayed in the display area 62 is referred to by the third lottery, and the specialized zone expectation level displayed in the level display area 63 is referred to by the fourth lottery. The specialized zone expectation level displayed in the display area 64 is referred to by the fifth lottery, and the specialized zone expectation level displayed in the level display area 65 is referred to by the sixth lottery. It has become.

In this state, when the “one update” condition of the specialized zone expectation level described above is satisfied, one new specialized zone expectation level is determined.
Here, a case where “(1) the specific condition is satisfied” in the “one update” condition will be described.
The satisfaction of the specific condition means that “the number of remaining games of RT5 is 11 to 20 games”, “the number of highly accurate RT stock games is“ 0 ””, and “the push order replay (RT5 Transfer replay) has been won (specific display result) ”.
When this specific condition is satisfied, the replay symbols are aligned with the middle line by following the pressing order of the pressing order replay (RT5 shift replay), and the display 8 notifies that the current minute level has been updated. The specific condition is not limited to the above, and can be set arbitrarily.

The current minute level is updated so that the current minute level disappears on the display 8 and the specialized zone expectation level other than the current minute level is shifted by one.
For example, as shown in FIG. 84 (b), the “blue level” of the current level displayed in the level display area 60 disappears, and the “red level” of the next level displayed in the level display area 61. Moves so as to shift to the current minute level. In addition, the specialization zone expectation level displayed in the level display areas 62 to 65 is moved so as to shift one by one from the bottom of the screen.
Further, the specialization zone expectation level newly determined by the lottery is added to the level display area 65 and displayed.
The current level displayed in the level display area 60 makes it possible for the player to visually recognize that the RT stock acquisition expectation (winning probability) is high during the period in which the number of highly accurate RT stock games remains. Is displayed. For example, the image is displayed in a different form, size, color and the like from the normal display form (see FIG. 84 (c)).

Updating of the specialization zone expectation level is permitted only once during the period until the number of RT5 games (30 games) is consumed.
However, the present invention is not limited to this, and may be allowed to be updated a plurality of times. When the “one update” condition is satisfied, it is determined whether or not to execute the update by lottery. Is also good.

As described above, among a plurality of specialty zone expectation levels (blue level, yellow level, green level, and red level) having different probabilities that the privilege is given, the current minute level (current probability state) and the next minute level ( The specialty zone expectation level for a plurality of times including the next probability state) is determined, and these are simultaneously notified visually to the player.
As a result, the player can grasp not only the winning expectation of the current lottery transition to the stage C (specialized zone) but also the winning expectation of the next and subsequent times.
For example, when the current minute level is “red level” and the next minute level is “blue level”, the expectation is high at the present time and the expectation is low at the next time. We will play games with expectation.
Conversely, if the current minute level is “blue level” and the next minute level is “red level”, the next time the player has high expectation, the player expects that certain conditions will be fulfilled. Will do.
Also, when the current minute level and the next minute level are the same at the “red level”, the player has a high expectation level for the current time and the next time level. Recognizing that, the game will be played.
When the specific condition is satisfied, the current level is switched to the next level.
For this reason, for example, a transition such as “low probability state (blue level) → medium probability state (yellow level) → high probability state (green level)” or “high probability state (green level) → high probability state” (Green level) → Ultra high probability state (Red level) ”, etc., instead of alternately controlling the two winning expectations of the low probability state and the high probability state, transitions can be made in various ways. it can.
As a result, it is possible to prevent the transition of the specialized zone expectation level from becoming monotonous, and to prevent a decrease in interest.
In addition, it is possible to cause the player to play a game with an interest in the specialty zone expectation level, and the player can be attracted to the game.

Note that “(3) Switching the expected degree of acquisition of RT stock (winning probability)” may be modified as follows.
In the above description, the case has been described where the six specialized zone expectation degree levels possessed are notified on the display 8, but the present invention is not limited to this, and a predetermined accessory provided near the display 8 may be used for staging. Lamps may be provided, and a lighting process may be performed for each lamp in accordance with the level of expectation of the specialized zone.
In this case, a part of the specialty zone expectation level may be displayed on the display 8 and the other specialty zone expectation levels may be notified by the effect lamp. For example, only the current minute level may be displayed on the display 8, and the five specialized zone expectation levels including the next minute level may be displayed on the effect lamp.

Also, the case has been described where the current level disappears when the “one update” condition is satisfied, but one specialized zone expectation level to be eliminated may be determined by lottery. In this case, the specialized zone expectation levels to be eliminated may be eliminated in ascending order of the winning expectation, or may be extinguished in descending order of the winning expectation.
Further, the specialization zone expectation level displayed in the level display areas 60 to 65 may be rearranged by the player.
Further, the winning expectation of the specialized zone expectation level may be upgraded based on the satisfaction of the predetermined condition. For example, "blue" may be upgraded to "yellow" and "green" may be upgraded to "red". Alternatively, only the current level displayed in the level display area 60 may be upgraded.
Also, the specialization zone expectation level may be five or less, or seven or more.

(4) Displaying different stop prompts according to the game situation In the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, as described above, during the different color BB, the BB general state and the RB state are alternately and repeatedly executed (see FIG. 85). ), A standby screen (normal standby screen, special standby screen, standby screen before BB end) displayed during the BB general state, or an RB prize executed during the BB general state, according to the game situation during the different color BB (The normal stop prompting effect, the special stop prompting effect, and the stop prompting effect before BB end) have different characteristics.

FIG. 88 shows an example of a game pattern in a different color BB. Hereinafter, each of the patterns (1) to (6) will be described as an example.
Patterns (1) to (3) show a case in which, in the BB general state after winning a different color BB, a high net increase RB is won, and a high net increase RB is won as the first RB.
Further, pattern (1) is a case where the low net increase RB is won as the next RB during the high net increase RB, and pattern (2) is a case where the high net RB is won as the next RB during the high net increase RB. Pattern (3) shows a case where the RB is not won during the high net increase RB.
Further, in the pattern (2), since the high net increase RB is won during the RB, the above-described notification pattern is determined by lottery, and a “winning notification effect” is executed based on the determined notification pattern. For example, when the start lever 3 or the stop button 5 is operated, an effect image such as “Yet! Then, after the end of the winning notification effect, a “next confirmation screen” for confirming that the next RB is the high net increase RB is displayed.

In such patterns (1) to (3), the standby screen displayed at the start differs in the BB general state in which the state shifts after the end of the high net increase RB (RB (first time)).
Specifically, in the case of the pattern (1), since the current RB is “high net increase RB” and the next RB is “low net increase RB”, the normal standby screen is displayed ((1) in FIG. 86). reference).
In the case of pattern (2), since the current RB is “high net increase RB” and the next RB is also “high net increase RB”, a special standby screen is displayed (see (2) in FIG. 86).
In the case of the pattern (3), since the next RB is not won, a normal standby screen is displayed (see (3) in FIG. 86).

Then, in the BB general state, when the RB can win, a stop prompting effect is executed.
For example, in the case of the pattern (1) in which the normal standby screen is displayed, a “normal stop prompting effect” is executed (see FIG. 87A).
On the other hand, in the case of the pattern (2) in which the special standby screen is displayed, a “special stop prompting effect” is executed (see FIG. 87 (b)).
The “special stop prompting effect” is such that “even when the seven symbols are arranged in a V-shape and a high net increase RB can be won, without prompting the seven symbols to be pressed, such as“ reverse push! ” By urging the pressing order operation, the operation is stopped in a different stop mode. In this case, for example, the replay symbols are aligned with the lower line and stopped.
This is because, despite the fact that the high net increase RB is informed, the effect of aiming for the winning pattern of the high net increase RB and the effect of notifying that the high net increase RB has entered are performed. This is because the player feels troublesome.
In the case of the pattern (3), in the BB general state, the “normal stop prompting effect” is executed by winning the high net increase RB or the low net increase RB.

When the RB is won based on such a stop prompting effect, in the case of the pattern (1), a “low net increasing RB entry effect” indicating that the low net increasing RB is started is executed.
In the case of the pattern (3), a “high net increase RB entry effect” or a “low net increase RB entry effect” is executed according to the type of the winning RB.
In the case of the pattern (2), a “high net increase RB continuation effect” indicating that the high net increase RB is continued is executed.
The “Continuous RB production effect” is a character image of “Continuation” without performing an effect to notify that the RB has been entered, such as “Radion effect with high net increase RB” or “Direction effect with high net increase RB”. Information) is displayed.
By this, even if it has already been notified that the high net increase RB will be continued (rensou), it is possible to avoid that the player feels annoying when the high net increase RB is entered. Can be.

  In the case of the pattern (2), when “no effect” is selected in the lottery of the notification pattern, the execution of the winning notification effect and the next confirmation screen are not displayed. When the state shifts to the BB general state, the normal standby screen is displayed. Then, in the normal stop prompting effect, the player wins the high net increase RB.

Patterns (4) to (6) show a case where, in the BB general state after winning the different color BB, the low net increase RB is won and the low net increase RB is won as the first RB.
The pattern (4) is a case where the low net increase RB is elected as the next RB during the low net increase RB, and the pattern (5) is a case where the high net increase RB is elected as the next RB during the low net increase RB. Pattern (6) shows a case where the RB is not won during the low net increase RB.
Further, in the patterns (4) and (5), since the next RB has been won during the RB, the above-described notification pattern is determined by lottery, and “mode UP effect” is executed based on the determined notification pattern. You.

In such patterns (4) to (6), in the BB general state to which the transition is made after the end of the low net increase RB (RB (first time)), the normal standby screen is displayed ((4) to (6) in FIG. 86). )reference).
Then, in the BB general state, in the case of the pattern (4) and the pattern (5) in which the RB can win, a “normal stop prompting effect” is executed.
In the case of the pattern (6), in the BB general state, the “normal stop prompting effect” is executed by winning the high net increase RB or the low net increase RB.
When winning the RB based on such a stop prompting effect, in the case of the pattern (4), a “low net increase RB rush effect” is executed, and in the case of the pattern (5), a “high net increase RB rush effect” is executed, In the case of the pattern (6), a “low net increase RB entry effect” or a “high net increase RB entry effect” is executed.

In this manner, a plurality of different stop prompting effects are performed when the BB is awarded in the BB general state, according to the game situation (the type of the current RB and the next RB) during the different color BB.
Thereby, the effect during the bonus becomes gorgeous, and the interest can be improved.
Further, since a different stop prompting effect is performed according to the game situation, the stop prompting effect allows the player to grasp the game situation.

In the BB general state, when the low net increase RB is won as the next RB (pattern (1) and pattern (4)), the “normal stop prompting effect” is executed after the “normal standby screen” is displayed. Is done. On the other hand, when the high net increase RB is won as the next RB (pattern (5)), similarly, the “normal stop prompting effect” may be executed after the “normal standby screen” is displayed.
Thereby, even if the "normal standby screen" is displayed in the BB general state, the player can play the game with expectation of the possibility of winning the high net increase RB, and can enhance the interest of the game.

[RB winning effect control process]
Next, the “RB winning effect control process” performed by the sub control unit 20 will be described with reference to FIG.
First, the sub control unit 20 determines whether an RB winning command has been received (S271).
If it is determined that the RB winning command has not been received (S271: No), the process is terminated, and if it is determined that the RB winning command has been received (S271: Yes), it is determined whether or not the BB is in the general state. Is determined (S272).
If it is determined that the current state is the BB general state (S272: Yes), it is determined whether or not the normal standby screen is being displayed (S273).
When it is determined that the normal standby screen is being displayed (S273: Yes), a normal stop operation prompting effect is executed (S274).

On the other hand, when it is determined that the normal standby screen is not being displayed (S273: No), it is determined whether or not the special standby screen is being displayed (S295).
When it is determined that the special standby screen is being displayed (S295: Yes), a special stop operation effect is executed (S276).
If it is determined that the special standby screen is not being displayed (the standby screen before BB end is being displayed) (S295: No), a stop operation effect before BB end is executed (S277).

In S272, when it is determined that the current state is not the BB general state (the state is the RB state) (S272: No), it is determined whether a condition for determining the effect content during the RB is satisfied (S278). . Specifically, it is determined whether or not the first RB has been won.
When it is determined that the condition is satisfied (S278: Yes), it is determined whether or not the high net increase RB is being executed (S279).
When it is determined that the high net increase RB is being executed (S279: Yes), it is determined whether or not the next winning RB is the high net increase RB (S280).
When it is determined that the winning RB is the high net increase RB (S280: Yes), the effect content during the high net increase RB being executed is determined (S281). Specifically, the notification pattern is determined with reference to the notification pattern lottery table (FIGS. 48 to 50).

On the other hand, when it is determined that the high net increase RB is not being executed (the low net increase RB is being executed) (S279: No), the effect content of the low net increase RB being executed is determined (S282). Specifically, the notification pattern is determined with reference to the effect pattern lottery tables (FIGS. 51 to 54).
Next, an effect corresponding to each RB is executed (S283). For example, in the case of the first RB, an effect is executed based on the effect pattern determined in S281 or S282. Further, in the case of the RB other than the first time (S278: No), the effect is executed based on the already determined effect pattern.

[RB winning effect control processing]
Next, the “RB winning effect control process” performed by the sub control unit 20 will be described with reference to FIG.
First, the sub control unit 20 determines whether an RB winning command has been received (S291).
If it is determined that the RB winning command has not been received (S291: No), the process is terminated, and if it is determined that the RB winning command has been received (S291: Yes), a standby screen before BB end is displayed. It is determined whether an RB has been won during the game (S292).
If it is determined that the RB has won while the standby screen before BB end is being displayed (S292: Yes), the RB effect before BB end is executed (S293). In this case, the standby screen before BB end is continuously displayed except that the RB winning history is updated. Note that a rush effect may be performed based on the type of the winning RB.

On the other hand, when it is determined that no RB has been won during the display of the standby screen before BB end (S292: No), it is determined whether or not a high net increase RB has been won (S294).
If it is determined that the high net increase RB has been won (S294: Yes), it is determined whether or not the special standby screen is being displayed (S295).
If it is determined that the special standby screen is being displayed (S295: Yes), a high net increase RB continuation effect is executed (S296).
On the other hand, when it is determined that the special standby screen is not being displayed (S295: No), a high net increase RB entry effect is executed (S297).
If it is determined in S294 that the high net increase RB has not been won (the low net increase RB has been won) (S294: No), a low net increase RB entry effect is executed (S298).

[RB end effect control processing]
Next, the “RB end effect control process” performed by the sub control unit 20 will be described with reference to FIG.
First, the sub control unit 20 determines whether an RB end command has been received (S301).
If it is determined that the RB end command has not been received (S301: No), the process ends, and if it is determined that the RB end command has been received (S301: Yes), it is determined whether the BB end command has not been received. It is determined whether or not it is (S302).
If it is determined that the BB end command has been received (S302: Yes), the process is terminated, and if it is determined that the BB end command has not been received (S302: No), whether the RB has been digested the specified number of times It is determined whether or not it is (S303).

If it is determined that the RB has been consumed the specified number of times (S303: Yes), a standby screen before BB end is displayed (S304).
On the other hand, when it is determined that the RB has not been consumed the specified number of times (S303: No), it is determined whether or not the continuation of the high net increase RB (the extended holiday) is determined (S305).
If it is determined that the continuation of the net-added RB has been determined (S305: Yes), a special standby screen is displayed (S306), and the continuation of the net-added RB (the extended villa) has not been determined. If it is determined (S305: No), the normal standby screen is displayed (S307).

Note that “(4) Displaying different stop prompts depending on the game situation” may be modified as follows.
For example, when an RB is won during the BB general state after the end of the RB, the standby screen may be switched based on the type of the winning RB.
Specifically, when the high net increase RB is won during the BB general state after the end of the first RB as in the pattern (3), the displayed normal standby screen is switched to the special standby screen. Is also good.
In this case, the stop prompting effect at the time of RB winning may be a special stop prompting effect instead of the normal stop prompting effect.

Further, the standby screen displayed during the BB general state and the stop prompting effect at the time of winning the RB executed during the BB general state are not limited to the above-described types, and can be arbitrarily set.
For example, a standby screen displayed when the number of winnings of the high net increase RB or the low net increase RB becomes equal to or more than a predetermined number, or a stop prompting effect corresponding thereto may be provided. For example, when the number of winnings of the high net increase RB becomes two or more, by displaying a standby screen, a stop prompting effect, or an RB rushing effect that displays information advantageous to the player, the interest of the game can be enhanced. .

(5) The Number of Remaining Games at RT5 is Set as the Number of Games in the Specialized Zone In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, as described above, the lottery for shifting to the stage C (specialized zone) is performed in the stage B2. . Then, when the lottery to the stage C is won, the number of remaining games in the stage B2 (first probability state) (the number of remaining games in RT5 (number of games)) is changed to the start of stage C (second probability state). It has the feature of taking over as the number of games.
In the following description, a case where the stage C2 is won will be described as an example.

FIG. 89 illustrates an example of an effect in stage C2 that has shifted from stage B2.
During the stage B2, if the player has won the transfer lottery to the stage C2 (FIG. 89 (a)), a screen indicating entry to the stage C2 is displayed in the next game (FIG. 89 (b)). At this time, a special effect (for example, a so-called freeze effect in which the reel 41 does not rotate for a certain period) is performed.
At this time, the number of games in the stage C2 takes over the number of remaining games in the stage B2 (the number of remaining games in RT5) (FIGS. 89 (a) and (b)).

Further, when the entry screen to the stage C2 is displayed, the pseudo game number G (game number information) is displayed in a predetermined display area of the display device 8.
This pseudo game number G is the number of games provided for staging in stage C2, and the actual remaining game number is the remaining game number of RT5, whereas the remaining game number of stage C2 is shown in a pseudo manner. It is something.

Then, during the stage C2, when "White 7 Replay" is won in the internal lottery process, when the start lever 3 of the winning game is operated, an effect prompting a stop display of the White 7 symbol (for example, "Aim for White 7" !!) is executed (FIG. 89 (c)).
Then, after the third reel stop operation of the game is completed, a screen (for example, “RT stock acquisition!”) Indicating acquisition of RT stock is displayed (FIG. 89 (e)).
At this time, the number of pseudo games G to be displayed is reset. That is, for example, the pseudo game number G of “3” is counted up to “8” and displayed.

Further, in the internal lottery process in the stage C2, when a winning combination other than the white 7 replay (for example, a winning combination with no setting difference) is won, for example, a character image of “Opportunity” or a navigation image (“!” Image) Is displayed (FIG. 89 (d)).
Then, if the player wins the RT stock acquisition lottery when the player wins the rare role with no setting difference, a screen indicating the acquisition of the RT stock (for example, “RT Stock acquisition! ”Is displayed (FIG. 89 (f)).
In this case, unlike the case where the "white 7 replay" is won, the pseudo game number G is not reset.

As described above, when “white 7 replay” is won, the pseudo game number G is displayed to be reset, and when other than “white 7 replay” is won, the pseudo game number G is reset. Not to be.
As a result, only when the player wins “White 7 Replay”, it is possible to make it appear as if one right to execute the stage C2 has been given, and it is possible to give the player the impression of being in a continuous villa, And expectations can be increased.

In stage C2, the remaining game number of RT5 and the pseudo game number G are subtracted by 1 for each game, and when the pseudo game number G reaches “0”, the pseudo game number G is switched to “?” (FIG. 89). (G) to (j)).
When the number of pseudo games G has reached “0”, if a winning combination other than White 7 Replay is won, an image prompting the player to expect is displayed as described above (FIG. 89 ( l)).
Then, when the RT stock acquisition lottery is won, a screen indicating the acquisition of the RT stock is displayed (FIG. 89 (n)).

On the other hand, when the number of pseudo games G has reached “0”, if “white 7 replay” is won, the symbol combination corresponding to “white 7 replay” is prevented from being stopped and displayed. A navigation image (operation order images ("1"-"3"-"2") is displayed (FIG. 89 (k)).
Then, after the end of the third reel stop operation, although the RT stock is acquired, the screen showing the acquisition of the RT stock is not displayed, and the normal background image is displayed (FIG. 89 (m)).
With the progress of the game during the stage C2, the remaining game number of the RT5 is exhausted, and when the symbol combination of the RT5 transition replay is stopped and displayed, the stage C2 ends (FIG. 89 (o)).
The stage C2 may be ended when the remaining game number of RT5 is exhausted.

  Further, when the bonus (third game state) is won during the stage C2, 30 games are newly set as the number of games of RT5 after the completion of the bonus, regardless of the number of remaining games of RT5 at the time of winning the bonus. Then, the game of the stage C2 is started. The same applies to the stage C1.

As described above, the number of staying games in the stage C2 changes according to the winning (transition) timing from the stage B2 to the stage C2, so that it is possible to prevent the game in the stage C2 from becoming monotonous.
In addition, during stage B2 in which 30 games are set as one set, the earlier the transition to stage C2 is made, the longer the period controlled by stage C2 becomes. The size of the granted privilege (the number of acquired RT stocks) can be changed.
In addition, since the pseudo game number G, which is a pseudo display of the remaining game number in the stage C2, is displayed so as to be reset when the “White 7 replay” is won, the stay period of the stage C2 ( By making it appear that the (remaining game) has been extended, it is possible to increase the interest and expectation of the game for the player.

In the case where “White 7 Replay” is won during the stage C2, if the number of remaining games of the RT5 is equal to or more than a predetermined number (for example, 9 games) (the first number of games), the stop display of the White 7 symbol is displayed. Although the prompting effect and the resetting of the number of pseudo games are performed, if the remaining game number of RT5 is equal to or less than a predetermined number (for example, 8 games) (the second number of games), the effect prompting the stop display of the seven white symbols and the pseudo effect is performed. The number of games is not reset.
Thereby, when the number of remaining games in RT5 becomes “0” and the stage C2 ends, the number of pseudo games remains “1 or more”, and this is displayed to prevent the player from being suspicious. Can be.

In “(5) Making the number of remaining games in RT5 the number of games in the specialization zone”, the following modified example can be adopted.
In the above description, the case of the RT machine capable of controlling a plurality of RT states including the RT5 has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and can be applied to an AT machine (ART machine).
That is, the slot machine 1 having one infinite RT and having the special stage in the AT (ART) state has the same characteristics.
Specifically, as shown in FIG. 90, the RT includes a low RT having a low winning probability of the replay role and a high RT having a high winning probability of the replay role.
The transition from the low RT to the high RT is made when the combination of the symbols corresponding to the promotion replay combination and the symbol corresponding to the promotion replay combination is stopped and displayed. Similarly, the transition from the high RT to the low RT is made when the combination of the symbols corresponding to the falling replay combination is won and the symbol combination corresponding to the falling replay combination is stopped and displayed.
The AT is a gaming state in which the pressing order of the stop buttons 5a to 5c is navigated to assist in winning when the small role or the replaying role is won, and the "push order bell role" in which medals are paid out is won. .
The AT is managed by the number of games (the number of ATs). For example, one set is set to a predetermined number of times (for example, 30 games).
Then, in the special stage in the AT state, it is possible to stay for a period during which the number of ATs remains in each stage, and, in principle, the normal stage is reached by exhausting the number of ATs.

In such a slot machine 1 capable of controlling the special stage in the AT state, when the stage B2 wins the transfer lottery to the stage C, the AT right is granted and the number of times of the AT of the stage B2 is reduced. Even if it is not digested, the process proceeds to stage C1 or stage C2.
Then, the remaining number of games of the number of ATs in stage B2 at the time of winning the transfer lottery to stage C is carried over as the start game number of stage C1 or stage C2.
The slot machine 1 having such a gaming state also has the same features as described above, and has the same effects.

  As described above, in the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the variable display means (reel 41) capable of variably displaying the identification information based on the satisfaction of the predetermined start condition, and the predetermined stop Stop display control means (main control unit 10) capable of executing control to stop and display the identification information variably displayed on the variable display means based on the satisfaction of the condition, and operation means (operable by the player) An effect button including an effect button 2c); display means (display 8) capable of displaying specific information (game explanation screen 50) as information related to game explanation in a specific display area (specific display area R); When the identification information is variably displayed by the means, a changing means (sub-control unit 20) capable of changing the specific display area to be wider based on the operation of the operating means by the player It was configured to include the.

Thus, according to the slot machine 1 of the embodiment, the following operation and effect can be obtained.
During the game, the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment displays (appears or expands) the game description by changing the game display area based on an operation from the player so as to be wider.
Therefore, even during the game, the player can check the game description corresponding to each game state, and can understand how to play the game (how to enjoy the game). That is, since the player can play the game in a grasped state, it is possible to prevent a decrease in interest.
On the other hand, Patent Literature 1 discloses a gaming machine in which a game description area is displayed by operating an effect button during a non-game, and a game description is displayed.
However, in this gaming machine, since the game explanation area cannot appear during the game, it is not possible for the player to understand how to play the game (how to enjoy the game) during the game. May be caused.

As described above, according to the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, it is possible to give a player an interest, an interest, an excitement, and an expectation that are not present in a game performed in a conventional gaming machine, and this is not present in the related art. It is possible to realize new game characteristics.
Further, according to the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, all or a part of such problems to be improved by a conventional gaming machine can be solved.

  Further, the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment includes stop operation means (stop button 5) which can be operated by the player to stop and display the identification information variably displayed on the variable display means (reel 41). The predetermined stop condition is a condition that can be satisfied based on the player operating the stop operation unit, and the display unit (display 8) displays special information that is information on the operation of the stop operation unit. (Press order navigation) can be displayed, and in the specific display area, the specific information (game description screen 50) and the special information can be displayed at the same time, and the special information can be displayed before the specific information. And

  Further, in the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, when the identification information is variably displayed on the variable display means (reel 41), the display means (display 8) operates the operation means (the effect button 2c). The operation information (operation prompting image 52), which is information relating to the information, can be displayed, and the changing means (the sub-control unit 20) displays the operation information as the identification information is variably displayed on the variable display means. In this case, the configuration is such that the specific display area can be changed to be wider based on the operation of the operating means by the player.

  In the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, any one of a plurality of effect states including a first effect state (for example, a normal stage) and a second effect state (for example, a special stage) is set. A controllable effect state control means (sub-control unit 20) is provided, and the display means (display 8) displays the specific information (game explanation screen 50) in the first effect state and the specific information in the second effect state. The configuration is such that at least a part of the information can be different from the case where the information (game explanation screen 50) is displayed.

  Further, in the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, a plurality of states including a first effect state (for example, stage A1 or stage E1), a second effect state (for example, normal stage), and a third effect state (bonus) are provided. An effect state control means (sub-control unit 20) capable of controlling any one of the effect states is provided, and the effect state control means determines whether a predetermined transition condition (bonus winning) is satisfied in the first effect state. If the predetermined end condition (bonus end) is satisfied in the third effect state, the predetermined advantageous condition can be controlled in the first effect state before shifting to the third effect state. If (the ball appearance state is a ball appearance state corresponding to the special stage) is established, the first production state is controlled, and if a predetermined end condition is satisfied in the third production state, the third production state is established. If the predetermined advantageous condition is not satisfied in the first effect state before shifting to the state, the state is controlled to the second effect state, and the display means (display 8) displays the specific information (game explanation screen 50) as the second information. A configuration capable of displaying information indicating that there is a possibility of not shifting to the first production state when shifting from the first production state to the third production state and transitioning from the third production state to another production state. did.

  Further, in the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, when the identification information is variably displayed on the variable display means (reel 41), the display means (display 8) operates the operation means (the effect button 2c). It is possible to display operation information (effect button image 30), which is information relating to the information, and to preferentially display any one of the specific information (game explanation screen 50) and the operation information in the specific display area. The configuration was adopted.

  In the invention according to the embodiment described above, the following cases can be applied as modified or applied embodiments.

For example, the present invention may be applied to an AT machine (ART machine). That is, a pushing order bell may be mounted. For example, the symbols are stopped and displayed by providing the pressing order bells corresponding to each of the three pressing orders and operating the stop buttons 5a to 5c in the operation order corresponding to each of the pressing order bells. You may do so. In addition, not only three kinds but also six kinds of pushing order bells may be provided.
In the present embodiment, the big bonus and the regular bonus are provided as the types of the “bonus”. However, only one of these may be provided, or both may not be provided. When no bonus is provided, for example, another RT type may be provided, the RT may be used as a pseudo bonus, and the pseudo bonus may be provided with a bonus function.
In addition, the number of games is used as a value that can manage the RT5. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the number of small role wins such as a bell, the number of obtained medals, the number of paid out medals, the difference number of medals (the number of inserted medals and Difference of payout medals), and the like.
In addition, RT3 to RT5 are finite RTs, and define the number of games, but the games can be arbitrarily set and changed. Note that an infinite RT in which the number of games is not specified may be used.
Although RT0 to RT2 are infinite RT, some or all of them may be finite RT.
Note that the “spilled eyes” is not limited to the “1 sheet role” and may be the “spilled eyes” of another role (for example, a bell role).
Further, in the special stage, an additional lottery may be performed to increase the number of games of RT5.

Further, in the present embodiment, in the setting difference bonus (blue different color BB, red different color BB, high net increase RB, low net increase RB), the case where the lottery process related to the transition to the special stage is not performed has been described. The present invention is not limited to this. For example, a lottery process related to the transition to the special stage may be performed for a setting difference bonus that has been won during an advantageous section.
In addition, the winning probability according to each table of the present embodiment is not limited to the value described above, and can be arbitrarily changed.

Further, in the present embodiment, the main control unit 10 performs operations as various units such as the game state control unit, but the sub-control unit 20 performs part or all of the operations, and the sub-control unit 20 operates as various units. You can also.
Conversely, the sub-control unit 20 operates as various means such as the effect state control means, but the main control unit 10 performs part or all of the operations, and the main control unit 10 operates as various means. Can also.

Further, the present invention is applied to a slot machine, but may be applied to other gaming machines such as a pachinko (for example, a ball slot).
Further, the present invention can be applied to a so-called enclosed game machine capable of executing a game using a pseudo game medium in a data format without using a real game medium such as a medal or a game ball.

  Further, in this embodiment, the reel driven and controlled by the motor is used as the variable display means. However, instead of or in addition to this, the image of the reel or the like on the display 8 such as a liquid crystal display fluctuates. Is displayed, the display device can be used as a variable display unit of the identification information.

1 slot machine 2c effect button 5 stop button 8 display (notifying means, giving notifying means, specific notifying means, continuation information notifying means, specific information notifying means)
13 Advantageous section lamp 50 Game explanation screen 52 Operation prompting image 60 to 65 Level display area R Specific display area G Number of pseudo games 10 Main control unit (stop display control means, determination means, notification period determination means, transmission means, game state control Means, privilege giving means, probability state control means, probability state determination means, pre-determination means, state control means, pre-determination means, derivation control means, counting means)
20 sub-control unit (change means, effect state control means, receiving means, effect pattern determination means)

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Any one of a plurality of gaming states including a first gaming state and a second gaming state to which a transition can be made when a specific number of games that is a predetermined number of times is executed in the first gaming state. Game state control means controllable to a game state,
In the case where the gaming state is controlled to any one of the gaming states by the gaming state control means, any one of a plurality of sections including a normal section and an advantageous section to which a transition can be made when a predetermined condition is satisfied in the normal section. Section control means capable of controlling the section,
Granting means capable of granting a privilege for notifying specific information relating to a stop operation advantageous to the player,
With
The providing means,
The advantage is controlled in the advantageous section and controlled in the first game state, and the privilege is controlled in the normal section and in the first game state, compared with the case in which the privilege is controlled in the first game state. Probability of grant is high,
The advantage is controlled in the advantageous section and controlled in the second game state, and the privilege is controlled in the second game state, compared to the case in which the privilege is controlled in the first game state. A gaming machine characterized by a high probability of giving . A winning combination determining means for determining a winning combination when a specific condition is satisfied;
In the case where the specific combination is determined by the winning combination determination means, by the stop operation by the player, the display information that can be stopped and displayed in a specific manner, the identification information that is variably displayed,
With
The game state control means,
When the identification information is stopped and displayed in the specific mode on the display means, the gaming state can be controlled to a third gaming state,
The providing means,
The gaming machine according to claim 1 , wherein when the control is performed in the normal section, the bonus is not given based on the determination of the winning combination by the winning combination determination unit . The first gaming state is:
It is a finite RT in which the number of games is predetermined,
The second gaming state is
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the number of games is an infinite RT in which the number of games is not determined in advance. The third gaming state is:
3. The gaming machine according to claim 2, wherein the bonus is a bonus that ends when a predetermined number of game media are paid out . Notifying means that is information different from the specific information, and can notify of special information related to a stop operation,
Notification state control means capable of controlling the notification state by the notification means,
With
The game state control means,
When the specific condition is satisfied while controlling to the second gaming state, the gaming state can be controlled to the third gaming state,
In the case where the control is performed in the third game state, when the special condition is satisfied, the game state can be controlled to the fourth game state,
In the case where the notification state control means is controlled to the fourth game state,
A first notification state for causing the notification means to execute the notification of the special information;
A second notification state in which the notification means does not execute notification of the special information;
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the gaming machine can be controlled . At a predetermined timing, the number of games executed in a state controlled in the advantageous section, the number of times the game has been performed, a determination unit capable of determining whether or not reached a special number less than the upper limit number,
The section control means,
When a game corresponding to the upper limit number of times is executed while being controlled in the advantageous section, the section is controlled to the normal section,
When it is determined that the special number has been reached by the determination means, the section is controlled to the normal section,
If not determined to have reached the special number by the judging means, the gaming machine according to claim 1, characterized in that maintaining the advantageous interval.

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