JP7033790B2 - Pachinko machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

As this type of gaming machine, for example, there is a slot machine, and in the slot machine, as a gaming state advantageous to the player, for example, an AT (assist) that assists (navigates) a prize such as a small role or a replay role can be established. Some have a gaming state called thyme (see, for example, Patent Documents 1 to 5).

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2013-103100 Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2017-153724 JP-A-2017-209249 Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2015-123104 Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2017-12301

However, there was room for improvement in such conventional gaming machines.

In order to solve the above problems, the gaming machine of the present invention has a lottery means capable of drawing a winning combination of a game from a plurality of winning combinations , a first gaming state which is a non-AT state, and an AT state. A game state control means that can control any of a plurality of game states including a second game state and a third game state that is an AT state , and one time in the second game state. The first management means that can manage the difference game value number that fluctuates according to the difference game value number, which is the difference number between the game value used in the game and the granted game value number, and the third game state, once. A second management means capable of managing the number of games that fluctuates according to the execution of the game, and a specific right that is a right for determining whether or not to control the third game state in the second game state. The end value is the number of different game values managed by the first management means in the second game state, the grant means that can be granted, the storage means that can store a plurality of specific rights granted by the grant means, and the second game state. When the specific right is reached and the specific right is stored in the storage means, whether or not to control the gaming state to the third gaming state each time one of the specific rights stored in the storage means is consumed . The third game is provided as a determination result capable of executing the determination of the above, and the gaming state control means consumes all the specific rights stored in the storage means, but the determination result by the determination means is the third game. When the determination result to control the state cannot be obtained , the gaming state can be controlled to the first gaming state, the specific right stored in the storage means is consumed, and the determination result by the determination means is obtained. When the determination result of controlling to the third gaming state is obtained , the gaming state can be controlled to the third gaming state, and the second management means manages the third gaming state. When the number of games reaches the end value, the game state can be controlled to the first game state .

It is a schematic front view which shows the appearance of a gaming machine. It is a schematic perspective view which shows the internal structure of a gaming machine. It is a block diagram which shows the control composition of a gaming machine. It is a chart which shows the arrangement of a reel pattern. It is a chart which shows the dividend table. It is a chart which shows the internal lottery table (2 bets). It is a chart which shows the internal lottery table (3 bets). It is a state transition diagram of the RT state. It is a state transition diagram of a game state. It is a chart which shows the score mode lottery table. It is a chart which shows the score mode detail table. It is a chart which shows the score level lottery table. It is a chart which shows the item B acquisition level lottery table. It is a chart which shows the episode pattern lottery table. It is a chart which shows the episode pattern table. It is a chart which shows the addition specialization stage ceiling game number lottery table. It is a chart which shows the item A initial value lottery table. It is a chart which shows the high probability transition lottery table. It is a chart which shows the high probability end lottery table. It is a chart which shows the pseudo-bonus transition lottery table (at the time of low probability). It is a chart which shows the pseudo-bonus transition lottery table (at the time of high accuracy). It is a chart which shows the score acquisition lottery table (normal stage). It is a chart which shows the pseudo-bonus transition lottery table (when the specified score is reached). It is a chart which shows the score specialization mode transition lottery table (when the specified score is reached). It is a chart which shows the transfer destination lottery level promotion lottery table (when the specified score is reached). It is a chart which shows the score specialization mode transition lottery table (watermelon). It is a chart which shows the score specialization mode transition lottery table (one piece combination). It is a chart which shows the score specialization mode end lottery table. It is a chart which shows the score specialization stage transition lottery table. It is a chart which shows the score acquisition lottery table (score specialization stage). It is a chart which shows the score specialization stage end lottery table. It is a chart which shows the score acquisition lottery table (fake precursor). It is a chart which shows the transfer destination lottery level promotion lottery table (this precursor). It is a chart which shows the transfer destination lottery level promotion lottery table (pseudo-bonus). It is a chart which shows the transfer destination decision lottery table (stable). It is a chart which shows the transfer destination decision lottery table (disturbance). It is a chart showing the addition special stage direct hit lottery table (stable). It is a chart which shows the CZ3 direct hit lottery table (disturbance). It is a chart which shows the lottery table which added the number of ST games. It is a chart which shows the rewind stock lottery table. It is a chart which shows the one-shot breakthrough lottery table. It is a chart which shows the AT transition lottery table (CZ2). It is a chart which shows the lottery table with the difference number addition. It is a chart which shows the addition unit difference number determination table. It is a chart which shows the item B acquisition lottery table. It is a figure which shows the loop execution lottery table. It is a chart which shows the loop rate lottery table. It is a chart which shows the addition lottery table. It is a chart which shows the item A addition lottery table (rush stage). It is a chart which shows the lottery table at the end of a rush stage. It is a figure which shows the item A addition lottery table (episode stage). It is a chart which shows the ending ticket acquisition lottery table. It is a chart which shows the bug mode lottery table. It is a chart which shows the bug mode precursor game number lottery table. It is a figure for demonstrating the production example in a normal stage. It is a figure for demonstrating the effect example in the pseudo-bonus. It is a figure for demonstrating the effect example in CZ1-1. It is a figure for demonstrating an example of production during a rush stage. It is a figure for demonstrating the production example in CZ1-2. It is a figure for demonstrating the production example in the addition specialization stage. It is a figure for demonstrating the production example in the addition specialization stage. It is a figure for demonstrating the production example in the ending preparation stage. It is a figure for demonstrating the effect example (selection of a lottery method) in a transition destination determination stage. It is a figure for demonstrating the push order display pattern table, and the production example (roulette production) of the transition destination determination stage. It is a figure for demonstrating the production example (when a power failure occurs) of a transition destination determination stage. It is a figure for demonstrating the effect example (at the time of transition to a stable mode) in a normal stage. It is a figure for demonstrating the control method in a stable mode.

A preferred embodiment of the gaming machine according to the present invention will be described with reference to each drawing.

First, the overall configuration of the slot machine 1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 and 2.
The slot machine 1 is an embodiment of the gaming machine according to the present invention, and like a normal slot machine, includes a housing 1b having an opening on the front surface and a front door 1a for opening and closing the opening. There is.

A display window 6 is formed in the central portion of the front door 1a so that the rear can be visually recognized, and the design represented on the reel 41 can be visually recognized through the display window 6.
Further, a step portion projecting to the front side is formed below the display window 6, and a medal insertion slot 2 for inserting a medal and a pressing operation of a player at the start of a game are performed on the upper surface of the step portion. It is provided with a 3-bet button 2a for setting the number of bets, a 2-bet button 2b, and an effect button 2c for changing the effect displayed on the display 8 by the operation of the player.
Further, on the front surface of the step portion, a start lever 3 operated by the player when starting the game and a stop button 5 operated by the player when the reel 41 is stopped are provided.

The 3-bet button 2a is a button that can accept the operation of the player related to the setting of the number of bets, and by operating as the setting means, the 3-bet is set by the operation of the player. Further, inside the 3-bet button 2a, a sensor for detecting that the 3-bet button 2a has been operated (not shown) and an LED (not shown) that emits (lights up) the valid state of the 3-bet button 2a so as to be distinguishable. ) And.
The 2-bet button 2b is a button that can accept the player's operation related to the setting of the number of bets, and by operating as a setting means, the 2-bet button 2b is set by the player's operation. Further, inside the 2-bet button 2b, a sensor for detecting that the 2-bet button 2b has been operated (not shown) and an LED (not shown) that emits (lights up) the valid state of the 2-bet button 2b so as to be distinguishable. ) And.

Further, above the display window 6, a navigation lamp 12 for navigating the operation order of the stop button 5 to the player is provided. Further, it is provided with an advantageous section lamp 13 for notifying that the player is in an advantageous state.
In addition, instead of the advantageous section lamp 13, for example, the "dot" portion of the 7-segment display (also referred to as "7-segment") constituting the payout number display unit for displaying the number of medals paid out is turned on. You may.

An indicator 8 that operates as a notification means and a display means is provided on the upper part of the front door 1a.
The display 8 is composed of, for example, a liquid crystal display, and performs various effects by images, display of various information in a game, and the like.
As shown in FIG. 1, one display 8 is provided, but the present invention is not limited to this, and a plurality of display 8s may be provided. For example, by providing two displays (main display and sub-display) and arranging them side by side, the main display and sub-display can be combined to function as one display unit. May be good. Further, the display may be provided on the lower panel display, which is a large display unit arranged below the slot machine 1.

Above the display 8, a speaker 9 that operates as a notification means and performs sound effects and notifications, light at the time of winning each winning combination, and light effects and notifications corresponding to the effects displayed on the display 8 are displayed. It is equipped with a lamp 11 to perform.
Further, a medal payout outlet 7b for paying out medals is provided at the lower part of the front door 1a.

The upper part of the housing 1b is provided with a main control unit 10 that comprehensively controls the game, and the upper part of the front door 1a is a sub-control that controls the production of the game under the control of the main control unit 10. The unit 20 is provided.
Further, a drum unit 4 for rotationally driving the reel 41 is provided in the central portion of the housing 1b. The drum unit 4 includes reels 41a, 41b, and reels 41c arranged side by side in the horizontal direction, and these reels 41a to 41c are configured to be rotatable by driving a stepping motor (not shown). Further, a plurality of symbols (identification information) are represented on the outer peripheral surfaces of the reels 41a to 41c according to a predetermined arrangement, and a predetermined number (for example, 3) is continuous for each reel 41a to 41c in the stopped state of the reels 41. The design of one) can be visually recognized through the display window 6.
Further, a medal payout device 7 for paying out medals and a hopper 7a for storing medals are provided in the lower part of the housing 1b, and the medals paid out from the medal payout device 7 are sent through the medal payout outlet 7b. It is paid out to the player.

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

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

The main control unit 10 includes a CPU (not shown) that performs various arithmetic processes, a ROM (not shown) that stores a control program related to a game, a lottery table, and the like, and a storage area and a CPU that temporarily stores various data. A RAM (not shown) having a work area or the like is provided.
Further, a 3-bet button 2a, a 2-bet button 2b, a medal selector 2d, a start lever 3, and a stop button 5 are connected to the main control unit 10 so that signals from sensors built in each device can be input. ing.
Further, the main control unit 10 performs a game start process based on the signal from the start lever 3, a process of sampling a random number value from a random number generator (not shown), and the like. Then, the main control unit 10 performs an internal lottery process based on the sampled random number values. Further, the main control unit 10 realizes various functions of the embodiment described later by appropriately reading and executing a control program or the like stored in the ROM.

Further, the main control unit 10 is configured to be able to input a power cutoff signal and a power supply return signal from the power supply device 14.
When the power cutoff signal is input, the main control unit 10 executes a power cutoff process for storing (saving) the game information at the time of the input in the RAM. This game information includes, for example, information such as the game state at that time, the winning combination, the stopping mode of the reel 41, and the number of bets (3 bets, 2 bets, 1 bet).
Further, when the power return signal is input, the main control unit 10 reads the game information stored (saved) in the RAM and executes the power return process for restarting the game. That is, when the power return signal is input, the main control unit 10 returns to the state immediately before the power is turned off based on the read game information.
Further, the main control unit 10 transmits game information to the sub control unit 20 in the power return processing. As a result, the sub-control unit 20 can resume the effect based on the gaming state immediately before the power is turned off.

Further, a drum unit 4, a medal payout device 7, an advantageous section lamp 13, and a sub control unit 20 are connected to the main control unit 10 so that signals can be output to each device.
Specifically, the main control unit 10 drives the drum unit 4 to rotate and stop the reels 41a to 41c based on the signals from the start lever 3 and the stop button 5, and drives the medal payout device 7 to drive medals. A process of paying out, a process of turning on the advantageous section lamp 13 when a game state advantageous to the player occurs, and the like are performed.

The sub-control unit 20 includes a ROM (not shown) for storing various information such as a program related to the effect, image data for effect, and audio data, a storage area for temporarily storing various data, a work area of the CPU, and the like. It is equipped with a RAM (not shown) and the like.
Further, the effect button 2c is connected to the sub-control unit 20 so that a signal from a sensor built in the device can be input, and the display 8, the speaker 9, the lamp 11, and the navigation lamp 12 are connected. It is configured so that signals can be output to each device. For example, the sub-control unit 20 can control the switching timing of each effect based on the signal from the effect button 2c.
Further, the sub-control unit 20 is a speaker 9 for performing image processing of a predetermined effect on the display 8 and various effects and notifications in response to a command (control information) from the main control unit 10 in only one direction. It performs voice output processing, lighting processing of the lamp 11 composed of LEDs and the like, and lighting processing of the navigation lamp 12.

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

Such a slot machine 1 is configured to be able to execute the following slot machine games by the main control unit 10.
At the start of the game, the number of bets is set using medals (including credit medals).
The number of bets can be set by directly inserting medals from the medal insertion slot 2 or by pressing the 3-bet button 2a or the 2-bet button 2b.

In the method of inserting medals from the medal insertion slot 2 to set the number of bets, the inserted medals are detected by the medal selector 2d provided on the back surface of the front door 1a, so that the bets corresponding to the number of inserted medals are bet. The number (however, the upper limit is 3 bets corresponding to 3 medals) will be set. When a medal exceeding 3 bets is inserted, it is internally stored as data as a credit medal.

When the 3-bet button 2a is pressed, the number of medals corresponding to 3 medals is subtracted from the credit medals internally stored as data, and the subtracted amount is 3 It will be set as a bet (the number of second game media). Similarly, when the 2-bet button 2b is pressed, the number of medals corresponding to two medals to be used for one game is subtracted and subtracted from the credit medals internally stored as data. Minutes will be set as 2 bets (number of first game media).
By providing a 1-bet button for setting the number of medals corresponding to one bet button, the 1-bet button may be set as 2 bets by pressing the 1-bet button twice, and the 1-bet button may be pressed 3 times. May be set as 3 bets.
In the present embodiment, the 1-bet, 2-bet, and 3-bet games are also referred to as 1-bet games, 2-bet games, and 3-bet games, respectively.
Further, credit medals are added by inserting medals from the medal insertion slot 2 or winning a prize, and for example, up to 50 medals can be credited (stored).

In this way, the number of bets set by the direct insertion from the medal insertion slot 2 or the pressing operation of each bet button is stored in a storage means such as a RAM provided in the main control unit 10.
Then, when the number of bets that can be executed once is reached, the game can be started.
In the state where the game can be started, the operation of the start lever 3 is effective. In this valid state, when the start lever 3 is tilted, the game is started, the reels 41a to 41c on which a plurality of symbols are represented start to fluctuate, and a plurality of replay roles, small roles, bonus roles, etc. are started. An internal lottery process is executed in which the lottery result of the game is determined in advance before the reel 41 is stopped from among the winning combinations (including loss).
In the internal lottery process, the winning combination of the game this time is determined by lottery from a plurality of winning combinations based on a predetermined winning probability.

Each reel 41a to 41c is an example of variable display means, and as shown in FIG. 4, for example, as a plurality of (for example, 20) symbols serving as identification information on the peripheral surface of each reel 41a to 41c, for example. "Replay 1", "Replay 2", "Bell", "BAR", "Red 7", "Red 7-2", "Pierrot", etc. are represented, and the rotation speed is gradually increased from the stopped state. After that, it reaches a steady rotation that rotates at a constant speed.
When such steady rotation is reached, the stop buttons 5a to 5c provided corresponding to the reels 41a to 41c are in a state where the pressing operation can be performed.

The stop buttons 5a to 5c are examples of operating means for performing a stop operation of the reel 41, and for example, a light emitting means such as an LED built in the stop buttons 5a to 5c is turned on to enable a pressing operation. When each stop button 5 is pressed in such a state, the reels 41a to 41c are stopped and controlled so as to stop at a combination of symbols allowed by the operation timing and the lottery result of the internal lottery process. Reel.

Then, after the third reel stop operation, as a result of determining the combination of the symbols stopped on the effective line (hereinafter, also referred to as the winning line) as a result of the game, when the combination of the predetermined symbols is determined, the winning is determined and the symbol is determined. The game value is given according to the combination of.
The third reel refers to a reel in which the stop operation of the three reels 41a to 41c is performed once each for a total of three times, and the stop operation is performed in the final third operation. Further, the term "after the third reel stop operation" means after the time when the player releases the finger or the like from the stop button 5 which has been stopped to stop the third reel.

In the stopped state of the reel 41, the three symbols represented on the reels 41a to 41c are visually stopped from the outside of the machine (also referred to as "stop display"), and whether or not a prize is won is determined based on the stop display mode at this time. It is judged.
For example, in the present embodiment, the winning judgment is made based on the combination of the symbols stopped only on the right-up line among the total of 5 lines of the upper / middle / lower line, the right-down line, and the right-up line. It is supposed to be done.
The number of winning lines for determining winning is not limited to one line, and can be appropriately changed depending on the arrangement configuration of symbols, the type of symbols, the combination of symbols corresponding to the winning combination, and the like.

In the slot machine 1, a probability setting means (setting) capable of changing the winning probability of a specific winning combination among the winning combinations drawn by the main control unit 10 (lottery means, first lottery means) by an external operation (manual). Buttons (not shown) are provided.
For example, the winning probability of a specific winning combination is divided into 6 stages from a low winning probability to a high winning probability, and each stage corresponds to settings 1 to 6, so that the winning probability of a specific winning combination is set to each setting value. It can be changed to the winning probability according to it.
In this case, the probability that a specific winning combination is won is set higher when the setting 6 is set than when the setting 1 is set, and as a result, the probability that the setting 1 is set is set higher than that when the setting 1 is set. When the setting 6 is set, the slot machine game is controlled to proceed advantageously.
Although the setting value can be set in 6 stages, the setting value is not limited to this, and may be, for example, 4 stages (setting values 1, 2, 5, 6) or 3 stages (setting 1, setting 3, setting 6). ..

(Combination of winning combination and corresponding symbol)
Next, the combination of each winning combination and the symbol corresponding to each winning combination will be described.
Winning roles include, for example, small roles, replay roles, and bonus roles.
Small roles include, for example, a bell role, a watermelon role, a cherry role, a chance role, a single role, and an increase role.
In the following explanation, the role of cherry, the role of watermelon, and the role of chance are collectively referred to as "rare role".

The role of bell is provided with a "common bell" and a "push order bell".
The "common bell" wins a prize regardless of the operation order (hereinafter, also referred to as the pressing order) for the stop buttons 5a to 5c, but the combination of the symbols to be stopped and displayed is different according to each pressing order.
6 push orders ("left → middle → right", "left → right → middle", "middle → left → right", "middle → right → left", "right → left → middle", "right → middle" → Left ”), for example, when the stop buttons 5a to 5c are operated in the push order of“ left → middle → right ”(hereinafter, this push order is referred to as forward push), the“ left reel 41a ”of the upper line. "Bell bell bell" is stopped and displayed in the order of "middle reel 41b, right reel 41c" (same below).
In addition, when the stop buttons 5a to 5c are operated in the pressing order of "left → right → middle" among the six pressing orders, "bell bell bell" is stopped and displayed on the downward-sloping line. do.

The "pushing order bell" is a winning combination in which combinations of symbols are aligned by following the pushing order, and six "pushing order bells 1 to 6" are provided.
In the following description, "push order bells 1 to 6" are also simply referred to as "push order bells".
"Pushing order bells 1 to 6" corresponds to a symbol by operating the stop buttons 5a to 5c according to one (1/6) pressing order (correct answer pressing order) among the six pressing orders. When the combination is stopped and displayed and the stop button 5 is operated in the other 5 ways (5/6) of pressing order (incorrect answer pressing order), the corresponding symbol combination is not stopped and displayed. ..
For example, when "Pushing order bell 1" is won, when the stop buttons 5a to 5c are operated in the pushing order (correct answer pushing order) of "left → middle → right", the "bell bell" is displayed on the upper line.・ If "Bell" is displayed as a stop and the stop buttons 5a to 5c are operated in any other pressing order (incorrect answering order), the combination of other symbols (hereinafter referred to as "bell spilled eyes") is stopped. Is displayed.

If the "push order bell" is won, regardless of the second or third stop button 5, if only the first stop button 5 follows the correct push order, the "push order bell" is supported. It is also possible to control the stop of the reel 41 so that the combination of the symbols to be used is stopped. In this case, the "pushing order bell" is not limited to 6 ways, and may be 3 kinds of "pushing order bells 1 to 3".

For the watermelon role ("watermelon"), symbols such as "Replay 2, watermelon, bell" can be stopped on the winning line, and in this case, the watermelon symbols are aligned on the downward-sloping line.
"Weak cherry" and "strong cherry" are provided for the role of cherry.
For "weak cherry", the combination of symbols such as "cherry, bell, cherry" can be stopped on the winning line, and for "strong cherry", the combination of symbols such as "cherry, cherry, cherry" on the winning line can be stopped. Can be stopped.
"Weak chance" and "strong chance" are provided for the chance role.
For "weak chance", the combination of symbols such as "BAR, bell, BAR" can be stopped on the winning line, and for "strong chance", symbols such as "replay 1, watermelon, replay 1" are placed on the winning line. The combination of can be stopped.

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

For example, when the stop buttons 5a to 5c are operated by pushing backward to aim at the "Red 7" symbol when winning the "1 card combination 1", "Red 7, Red 7, Red" is displayed on the middle line. 7 ”(single 7 set) can be stopped.
In addition, when the stop buttons 5a to 5c are operated aiming at the "Red 7" symbol by pushing backward when winning the "1 card combination 2", "Red 7, Red 7, Red" is on the middle line. "7" and "Red 7, Red 7, Red 7-2" (double 7 set) can be stopped on the downward-sloping line.
In addition, when the stop buttons 5a to 5c are operated by pushing backward to aim at the "Red 7" symbol when winning the "1 card combination 3", "Replay 1, Red 7, Red" is displayed on the middle line. "7" and "Bell / Red 7 / Red 7-2" (double 7 tempai lineup) can be stopped on the downward-sloping line.

In addition, although a detailed explanation will be described later, in this embodiment, when the player wins the "1 card combination 1 to 3", the "red 7-2" symbol and the "cherry" are pushed forward from the left on the winning line. When the stop buttons 5a to 5c are operated aiming at the symbols and "blank" symbols, and the stop buttons 5a to 5c are operated while each symbol is located within one frame from the winning line (pressing bitter), "Red 7-2 Cherry Blank" can be stopped.
In addition, when the stop buttons 5a to 5c are operated aiming at the "BAR" symbol on the winning line by pushing backward when winning "1 card combination 1 to 3", "BAR" is displayed on the middle line. The patterns are aligned in a straight line.

The increasing combination is a winning combination that is won only during the bonus state (RT3, RT4) described later, and the combination of symbols is aligned regardless of the pushing order.
Three "increasing combinations 1 to 3" are provided for the increasing combination.
In "Increase role 1", the combination of symbols such as "Bell bell bell" is stopped and displayed on the upper line, and in "Increase combination 2", the symbol such as "Bell bell bell" is displayed on the middle line. The combination is stopped and displayed, and in the "increasing combination 3", the combination of symbols such as "blank cherry replay 1" is stopped and displayed on the winning line.

The replay combination is a winning combination in which the combination of the symbols that are stopped and displayed is different according to the pressing order, although the prize is won regardless of the pressing order, and four "replays 1 to 4" are provided.
For example, when "Replays 1 to 4" are won and the stop buttons 5a to 5c are operated by pressing forward, the combination of symbols such as "Replay 1, Replay 1, Replay 1" is stopped on the winning line. indicate.
Further, when the stop buttons 5a to 5c are operated by reverse pressing, different combinations of symbols are stopped and displayed according to the operation timing of the stop buttons 5a to 5c.
For example, when "Replay 1" is won and the stop buttons 5a to 5c are operated by pushing backward to aim at the "Red 7" symbol, "Red 7-2 / Red 7-" is on the downward-sloping line. 2. Red 7-2 "(single 7 set) can be stopped.
In addition, when "Replay 2" or "Replay 3" is won, if the stop buttons 5a to 5c are operated aiming at the "Red 7" symbol by reverse pressing, "Clown Clown "Clowns" (clowns) can be stopped.
Also, when the "Replay 4" is won, if the stop buttons 5a to 5c are operated by pushing backward to aim at the "Red 7" symbol, the "Clown Clown Clown" (clown) is on the upward-sloping line. Alignment) can be stopped.

"Bonus 1 (hereinafter, BB1)" and "Bonus 2 (hereinafter, BB2)" are provided as the bonus combination.
"BB1" and "BB2" are winning combinations that are subject to lottery during the stay at RT0 among the RT states described later.
The combination of symbols corresponding to "BB1" is "clown / BAR / blank", and the combination of symbols corresponding to "BB2" is "clown / BAR / BAR".
In addition, the bonus combination becomes a target role of carry-over control that allows the winning right to be carried over as long as the combination of the corresponding symbols is not stopped in the winning game and the games after the winning game by the main control unit 10. There is. Therefore, 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 the bonus winning state).

Based on the combination of symbols as described above, the winning of the small winning combination, the replay winning combination, and the bonus winning combination is determined, and as a result of the determination, when the combination of the symbols corresponding to each winning combination is obtained, each winning combination is determined. The game value is given (medals are paid out).
The "dividend table" shown in FIG. 5 defines each winning combination and the number of medals to be paid out when each winning combination is won.
As shown in FIG. 5, when the combination of symbols corresponding to the "common bell" is stopped and displayed, eight medals are paid out regardless of the number of bets.
In addition, when the stop buttons 5a to 5c are operated in the correct push order (one push order) when the "push order bells 1 to 6" are won, the combination of the corresponding symbols stops, regardless of the number of bets. Eight medals will be paid out.
On the other hand, when the stop buttons 5a to 5c are operated in the incorrect pressing order (five ways of pressing order) at the time of winning the "pushing order bells 1 to 6", the combination of the corresponding symbols is not stopped and the bell spills. It will stop and the specified number of medals will not be paid out, for example, one medal will be paid out.

In addition, when the combination of symbols corresponding to the watermelon role is stopped and displayed, five medals are paid out regardless of the number of bets.
In addition, when the combination of symbols corresponding to "strong cherry" is stopped and displayed, two medals are paid out regardless of the number of bets.
In addition, when the combination of symbols corresponding to the "strong chance" is stopped and displayed, one medal is paid out regardless of the number of bets.
Further, when the combination of symbols corresponding to the one-card combination is stopped and displayed, one medal is paid out regardless of the number of bets.
In addition, the stop display of the combination of symbols corresponding to the replay role, "weak cherry" and "weak chance" makes it possible to replay the game without inserting medals in the next game.
In the present embodiment, the number of medals paid out is the same regardless of the number of bets, but the number of medals paid out may be different depending on the number of bets.
Further, the number of medals to be paid out when the combination of symbols corresponding to each combination is stopped and displayed may be other than the above-mentioned number.

(Winning probability of each winning combination)
Next, with reference to FIGS. 6 and 7, the winning probability of each winning combination will be described.
The "internal lottery table" shown in FIGS. 6 and 7 shows the winning probability of each winning combination in the 2-bet game and the 3-bet game.
In the "internal lottery table", the acquisition range (number) of random number values acquired in the internal lottery process by the main control unit 10 is 65535, and the number of winning values (winning) is shown.

Each winning combination is provided with a winning combination in which the winning probability changes according to a set value set by the probability setting means and a winning combination in which the winning probability does not change according to the set value.
For example, "Replay 1", "Weak Cherry", and "Strong Chance" are provided as winning combinations whose winning probability changes according to the set value. As shown in FIGS. 6 and 7, the higher the setting, the higher the setting. It is set so that the winning probability is high.
Winning combinations other than these are provided as winning combinations in which the winning probability does not change according to the set value, and as shown in FIGS. 6 and 7, all the set values are set to the same winning probability.
Further, when a random number value other than the winning combination is extracted, the lottery result becomes "missing", and the winning probability is set to change according to the set value.

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

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

With the winning probability as described above, the lottery of each winning combination at the time of executing the 2-bet game and the 3-bet game is performed.
In the 2-bet game, the winning probability of "pushing order bells 1 to 6" is set lower than that of the 3-bet game, and the winning probability of "1 card combination 1 to 3" is set higher. , The number of medals decreases.
Further, in the 2-bet game, the lottery regarding the specific gaming state described later is not performed.
Therefore, during the two-bet game, the game progresses disadvantageously for the player.

In the "internal lottery table" shown in FIGS. 6 and 7, the type of winning combination whose winning probability changes according to the set value and the type of winning combination whose winning probability does not change according to the set value are arbitrarily set. be able to. Further, the winning probability of each winning combination may not change according to the set value.
In addition, the higher the setting, the higher the winning probability of each winning combination, but not limited to this, the higher the setting for some or all of the winning combinations, the higher the winning probability of each winning combination. May be low.
Further, in the 3-bet game, in RT1 and RT2, for example, by setting a high winning probability of "Replay 1", it may be set so as not to win "Loss" (see FIG. 7).

In addition to such a configuration, the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment has a gaming state as shown below and a characteristic game property based on this gaming state.
Each gaming state is controlled (hereinafter, also referred to as transition) to each gaming state by the operation of the main control unit 10 as the gaming state control means.

(RT state)
First, with reference to FIG. 8, the RT state (hereinafter, also simply referred to as RT) possessed by the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment will be described.
As shown in FIG. 8, the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment has RT0, RT1, RT2, RT3, and RT4 as RT states. Although the RT state of this embodiment is 5, it may be 4 or less or 6 or more.

RT0 rushes in when the slot machine 1 is reset, the set value is changed (including the case where the same set value is reset (the set value is reset)), and the bonus state (RT3 or RT4) is terminated.
As shown in the internal lottery tables of FIGS. 6 and 7, in RT0, BB2 can be won only during the 2-bet game, and BB1 can be won only during the 3-bet game.
RT0 ends with the winning of BB1 in the 3-bet game, and shifts to RT1 (arrow a in FIG. 8). Alternatively, the game ends with the winning of BB2 in the 2-bet game, and the game shifts to RT2 (arrow b in FIG. 8).
As described above, RT0 is not a finite gaming state in which the gaming period is predetermined, but is an infinite gaming state (infinite RT) that does not shift to another gaming state unless a bonus is won.

RT1 ends when the combination of symbols corresponding to BB1 is stopped and displayed, and shifts to RT3 (arrow c in FIG. 8).
That is, RT1 continues from winning BB1 until BB1 wins, and in RT1, the game proceeds in a state where BB1 is internally won (BB1 winning state).
RT2 ends when the combination of symbols corresponding to BB2 is stopped and displayed, and shifts to RT4 (arrow d in FIG. 8).
That is, RT2 continues from winning BB2 until BB2 wins, and in RT2, the game proceeds in a state where BB2 is internally won (BB2 winning state).
Further, in RT1, a lottery related to a specific game state (pseudo-bonus transition lottery, a lottery for adding a difference number, etc.), which will be described later, is not performed. Further, in RT2, a lottery regarding a specific gaming state is performed only during the 3-bet game.
As described above, RT1 and RT2 are not infinite gaming states in which the gaming period is predetermined, but are infinite gaming states (infinite RT) that do not shift to other gaming states unless a bonus combination is won.

RT3 is in a bonus state, and as shown in FIGS. 6 and 7, "increases 1 to 3" can be won only during the 3-bet game, and the number of medals to be paid out is a predetermined number (for example, 55). ) Is reached, the process ends, and the system shifts to RT0.
RT4 is in a bonus state, and as shown in FIGS. 6 and 7, "increases 1 to 3" can be won only during the 2-bet game, and the number of medals to be paid out is a predetermined number (for example, 5). When it reaches, it ends and shifts to RT0.
Therefore, even if the player shifts to the bonus state (RT3, RT4), the player is unlikely to expect an increase in the number of medals won. Therefore, during RT1 or RT2, when the lost role is won (when the bonus role can be won), the player is not allowed to perform the push operation to win the bonus role.

By the above processing, in the RT state according to the present embodiment, it is controlled so that the transition from RT1 and RT2 to RT3 and RT4 is difficult.
Specifically, during RT1 and RT2, in the case of the AT state described later, when the "push order bell" is won, the push order navigation is notified, and the stop operation is performed according to the push order navigation, so that the corresponding symbol is displayed. The combination is stopped and displayed, and the combination of the symbols corresponding to the bell spilled eyes is stopped and displayed by performing the stop operation without following the push order navigation.
Further, when the "miss" is won during RT1 and RT2 (when the bonus combination can be won), the game notifying that the bonus combination is a winning game is not notified. In addition, during RT1 and RT2, since the "miss" is not won in the 2-bet game, the bonus role is not won (see FIG. 6).
Furthermore, even if the transition to RT3 or RT4 is made, the expectation of an increase in the number of medals won is low. ..
For this reason, the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment has an extremely low probability of shifting from RT1 and RT2 to RT3 and RT4, and is designed so that the game is played while staying at RT1 or RT2.
Further, as described above, since the lottery regarding the specific gaming state is performed only while staying at RT2 and when the 3-bet game is executed, the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment basically stays at RT2. The game progresses in the state.
Therefore, for example, in the initial state of the slot machine 1 (when the system is reset, when the set value is changed, etc.), the game is played by a 2-bet game by the operation of the clerk of the game hall, so that the BB2 is won during RT0. It is expected to be operated by migrating to RT2.

(AT state)
When the AT state of the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment wins the "pushing order bells 1 to 6", the sub-control unit 20 controls the display 8 and the like, so that the pressing order and the eyes with respect to the stop button 5 are obtained. It is a gaming state in which the combination of symbols corresponding to the "pushing order bells 1 to 6" is assisted so that the combination of symbols corresponding to the "pushing order bells 1 to 6" can be stopped by controlling to notify the symbol or the like as a guideline for pushing.
Therefore, in the AT state, the ball ejection speed is faster than in the non-AT state.
For example, when the "push order bell 1" is won, the push order navigation of "1", "2", and "3" is displayed on the display 8 in order from the left, and the push order notification is "left". , "Middle", "Right" voice is output from the speaker 9, and the navigation lamp lights up in the order of 12a (left), 12b (middle), 12c (right), so that the stop button 5 is pressed in order. Notify.
In the present embodiment, the navigation of the push order by the notification means such as the display 8, the navigation lamp 12, and the speaker 9 is also referred to as “push order navigation”.
In the non-AT state, even if the internal lottery result of each game is "push order bells 1 to 6", the push order of the stop button 5 is not notified. Therefore, the player basically cannot stop and display the combination of symbols corresponding to the "pushing order bells 1 to 6".
Therefore, the playability of the slot machine 1 is basically such that the number of balls to be played is increased by playing a game in which the player stays in the AT state for a long time.

(Normal section, advantageous section)
The game of the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment has a normal section and an advantageous section.
These sections are divided according to the gaming state (stage). A detailed description of each stage will be described later.
The normal section is a game section during the stay in the initial stage.
The advantageous section is a section in which the player can continue to stay until the normal section shifts to another gaming state (stage) and then shifts to the normal section again, and is a gaming section during staying in a stage other than the initial stage.
The condition for shifting from the normal section to the advantageous section is that the winning combination other than "lost" is won in the normal section during the 3-bet game, and after the third reel stop operation of the winning game, the normal section is changed to the advantageous section. Transition.
In other words, if you win the "Loss" during your stay in the initial stage, the normal section will be maintained, while if you win a winning combination other than the "Loss", the normal section will shift to the advantageous section. ing.
Not limited to this, the transition from the normal section to the advantageous section is, for example, a stop display of a combination of symbols corresponding to a predetermined winning combination, or a stop display of a combination of symbols not corresponding to a predetermined winning combination (for example). , Lost eyes or bell spilled eyes), etc.

The condition for shifting from the advantageous section to the normal section is to shift to the initial stage according to the game result in each stage, so that the advantageous section ends and the normal section is shifted.
Separately from this, when the advantageous section limiter is reached, the advantageous section ends and the normal section is entered.
The advantageous section limiter means that "the number of games in the advantageous section has reached the upper limit (limiter)" or "the number of acquired cards (difference) in the advantageous section has reached the upper limit (limiter)". It is to satisfy any of the conditions.
The above-mentioned end condition of the advantageous section is an example, for example, "at least one push order bell has been notified", "the combination of symbols corresponding to the bonus combination has been stopped and displayed", etc. May be included.

Further, during the advantageous section, the advantageous section lamp 13 is basically turned on.
In addition, in order to prevent a decline in interest, the lights may be turned on only when the number of medals is actually expected to increase. For example, the advantageous section lamp 13 may not be turned on during the normal gaming state.

(Counter related to games)
While staying in the advantageous section, the main control unit 10 counts the number of games in the advantageous section and the number of medals acquired in the advantageous section, and stores them in the RAM as counter information shown below.
-Counter A1 ... Counting value of the number of games in the advantageous section-Counter B1 ... Counting value of the number of acquired cards (difference number) in the advantageous section-Counter A2 ... Counting value of the number of games in the 3-bet game in the advantageous section

The counters A1 and B1 are counters related to the advantageous section limiter (upper limit number of games in the advantageous section).
The main control unit 10 forcibly terminates the advantageous section when the value indicated by the counter A1 reaches "1500" or the value indicated by the counter B1 reaches "2400".
Further, the counters A2 and B1 are counters related to an ending limiter (upper limit number of games until the ending in an advantageous section).
When the value indicated by the counter A2 reaches "1425" or the value indicated by the counter B1 reaches "2075", the main control unit 10 forcibly shifts to the "ending" described later.
The values of the counters A1, B1 and A2 are deleted (initialized) when the advantageous section ends (when the game results in each stage move to the initial stage or when the advantageous section limiter is reached). ..

(Details of each game state (stage))
Next, with reference to FIG. 9, each gaming state of the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the transition of each gaming state, and the game characteristics based on each gaming state will be described.
The main control unit 10 may independently perform the transition control between the normal section and the advantageous section, the transition control between RT0 and RT0, and the transition control between the gaming states (stages) shown in FIG. can. However, as described above, since the game of the present embodiment is basically performed in RT2, the game in each game state (stage) is basically performed in the state of staying in RT2.

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

(Normal game state)
There are multiple transitions from the normal gaming state to the specific gaming state, but the basic transition is to shift from the normal gaming state to the pseudo bonus, then from the pseudo bonus to the CZ via the transition destination determination stage, and then to the CZ. Is to shift to a specific gaming state.
In addition, when the game mode is changed to the bug mode described later in the normal game state, the state of the specific game state is confirmed.
Therefore, while staying in the normal gaming state, the player first plays with the expectation of shifting to the pseudo bonus or the bug mode.

(Initial stage)
The initial stage stays at the time of system reset of the slot machine 1 when the set value is changed (including re-setting the set value) or when the advantageous section ends.
For example, it enters after the transition destination determination stage, the rush stage, the ending challenge and the ending, or when the advantageous section limiter is reached.
In the initial stage, when a winning combination other than "missing" is won by the internal lottery process, the main control unit 10 controls to shift from the initial stage to the normal stage (arrow A in FIG. 9).
That is, the period of stay in the initial stage is extremely short, and while staying in the normal gaming state, the player stays in a place other than the initial stage.
Further, the initial stage may be apparently indistinguishable from other gaming states (stages). For example, on the display screen displayed on the display 8, the same background image may be used for the initial stage and the normal stage.
By sharing the display screens of the initial stage and the normal stage in this way, it is possible to make it difficult to recognize that the transition from the normal section to the advantageous section is made, and it is difficult for the player to understand the break of the advantageous section. It is possible to prevent the game from being stopped.
Not limited to this, the initial stage and other gaming states (stages) may be visually distinguishable.

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

-Score mode lottery In the initial stage, a score mode lottery is executed to determine the "score mode" that affects the lottery to shift to the pseudo bonus.
The slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment has a game property that can be used as an opportunity to shift to a pseudo bonus by accumulating a "score" in a normal gaming state.
A predetermined number of scores is given to the player when the player wins a prize other than "missing" in the initial stage, or when the replay role or the bell role is won in the normal stage (see FIG. 22).
Then, when the score accumulated by the progress of the game reaches a specified value (for example, 200), a lottery for shifting to a pseudo bonus is executed (see FIG. 23).
In addition, the score is set to the initial value (0) at the timing of winning the transition lottery to the pseudo-bonus and transitioning to the pseudo-bonus. Not limited to this, the score may be initialized at the timing when the lottery for transition to the pseudo bonus is won or at the timing when the advantageous section ends.

The score mode is linked to the winning expectation of the pseudo-bonus transition lottery when the score reaches the specified value, and indicates the ease of winning the lottery.
Specifically, when the main control unit 10 wins a winning combination other than "missing" in the initial stage, that is, when it wins an advantageous section winning combination (the same applies hereinafter), it is shown in FIG. By referring to the "score mode lottery table", the score mode is determined by lottery, and the result is stored in the RAM of the main control unit 10.
The "score mode" is set in, for example, four stages (mode 0 to mode 3), and is determined based on the set value currently set in the slot machine 1. For example, "mode 3" is easy to select in the case of setting 6, "mode 0" is easy to select in the case of odd setting (setting 1, setting 3, setting 5), and "mode 1" is easy to select even number setting. It is easy to select in the case of (setting 2, setting 4, setting 6).
The score mode is not limited to 4 stages, and may be 3 stages or less or 5 stages or more.

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

-Score level lottery In the initial stage, a score level lottery is executed to determine a "score level" that indicates how easy it is to accumulate scores according to the progress of the game.
Specifically, the main control unit 10 responds to the set score mode by referring to the "score level lottery table" shown in FIG. 12 when the winning combination other than "loss" is won. The score level is determined by lottery, and the result is stored in the RAM of the main control unit 10.
The "score level" is set, for example, in two stages (level L, level H), and the score is more easily accumulated in the level H than in the level L (see FIG. 22).
For example, when any one of "mode 0", "mode 1", and "mode 3" is determined as the score mode, level L is selected with a probability of 229/255 as shown in FIG. When the level H is selected with a probability of 26/255 and the "mode 2" is determined, the level H is set to be fixed (255/255).

-Item B acquisition level lottery In the initial stage, an item B acquisition level lottery for determining the "item B acquisition level" is executed.
The item B acquisition level is a parameter that influences the determination of the "item B" referred to in the specific gaming state (additional specialization stage) to be transferred next time.
Although the details will be described later, in the additional special stage, an additional lottery that can extend the stay period in the specific gaming state is performed according to the type of the item B.
Item B is provided with, for example, six types (pawn, knight, bishop, rook, queen, king). The item B is not limited to this, and may be 5 types or less, or 7 or more types.

Specifically, the main control unit 10 is currently slot machine by referring to the "item B acquisition level lottery table" shown in FIG. 13 when the winning combination other than "loss" is won in the initial stage. The item B acquisition level is determined by lottery based on the set value set in 1, and the result is stored in the RAM of the main control unit 10.
The item B acquisition level is set in, for example, 6 stages (level 0 to level 5), and the higher the set value, the easier it is to determine the higher level.
Then, the item B having a higher expectation is determined when the item B acquisition level having a higher level is determined (see FIG. 45).

In this way, since the item B acquisition level is determined in the initial stage, it is possible to notify which item B acquisition level has been determined in the next additional special stage to be transferred before shifting to the additional special stage. can.
For example, if the item B acquisition level is determined to be the highest level 5, the player stops the game by shifting to a special stage and suggesting that the item B acquisition level is level 5. It is possible to prevent it from being stored. In addition to level 5, other levels may be suggested.
Further, the suggestion of the item B acquisition level is not limited to the special stage, and may be suggested by the effect executed during the normal stage.

-Episode pattern lottery In the initial stage, an episode pattern lottery is executed to determine an "episode pattern" in which the execution interval of the episode stage is defined.
Although the details will be described later, the episode stage enters when the specified number of games elapses during the stay in the rush stage, and the episode pattern sets the timing of entering the episode stage (specified number of games).
The main control unit 10 is currently set in the slot machine 1 by referring to the "episode pattern lottery table" shown in FIG. 14, when the winning combination other than "loss" is won in the initial stage. The episode pattern is determined by lottery according to the value, and the result is stored in the RAM of the main control unit 10.

For example, seven types of episode patterns (episode patterns 1 to 7) are provided, and each pattern is defined so that the timing of entering the episode stage is different.
For example, when episode pattern 1 is determined, as shown in FIG. 15, the first episode stage rushes in 25 games, the second rushes in 200 games, the third rushes in 25 games, and 4 The fifth game is set to rush in 50 games, the fifth game is set to rush in 100 games, and the sixth game is set to rush in 200 games.
It should be noted that each episode pattern shown in FIG. 15 is set to enter the episode stage 6 times during 600 games, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the number of games and the number of entry times are different for each episode pattern. It may be good (for example, 4 times in 600 games, 7 times in 400 games, etc.).
In this way, since the timing of entering the episode stage can be made indefinite, the timing of entering the episode stage can be made unexpected and the interest can be improved.

・ Number of additional special stage ceiling games Lottery In the initial stage, the number of additional special stage ceiling games to determine the maximum number of games (number of ceiling games) until the next transition to the additional special stage during the rush stage stay The lottery is executed.
Specifically, the main control unit 10 refers to the "additional specialization stage ceiling game number lottery table" shown in FIG. 16 when the winning combination other than "loss" is won, and thereby specializes in additions. The number of stage ceiling games is determined by lottery, and the result is stored in the RAM of the main control unit 10.
The number of extra-specialized stage ceiling games is subtracted by 1 when a 3-bet game is executed while staying in the rush stage, and when it reaches "0", it is forcibly moved to the extra-specialized stage. ..
The "additional special stage ceiling game number lottery table" shown in FIG. 16 is assumed to be common to all set values, but not limited to this, the higher setting determines the smaller number of ceiling games. As a result, the higher setting may increase the probability of re-entry into the additional specialization stage.
In addition, if the player shifts to the additional special stage at another opportunity (such as when the specified number (8) of item A is acquired during the rush stage or episode stage), the number of additional special stage ceiling games will be determined again. Is preferable.

-Item A initial value lottery In the initial stage, the item A initial value lottery for determining the initial value of "item A" is executed.
Although details will be described later, item A can be acquired (added) during the stay in the rush stage and the episode stage (see FIGS. 49 and 51), and when the number of items A acquired reaches the upper limit (8 items). Will be confirmed to move to the additional specialization stage.
That is, by acquiring a large number of items A as the game progresses, the period of stay in the specific game state can be extended.
The initial acquisition number of such item A is determined in the initial stage.
Specifically, the main control unit 10 sets the initial value of the item A by referring to the "item A initial value lottery table" shown in FIG. 17 when the winning combination other than the "loss" is won. It is determined by lottery, and the result is stored in the RAM of the main control unit 10.
For example, as shown in FIG. 17, "0" is selected with a probability of 101/255, "1" is selected with a probability of 77/255, and "4" is selected with a probability of 51/255. Is set to.

(Normal stage)
While staying on the normal stage, for example, an effect screen as shown in FIG. 55 is displayed on the display 8.
A score counter 81, a cycle counter 82, a level icon 83, and the like are displayed at the upper part of the screen.
The score counter 81 displays the value of the current score.
The score counter 81 is designed to display a numerical value five times the value of the score stored in the RAM of the main control unit 10. Therefore, apparently, every time the value of the score counter 81 is accumulated by "1000", the lottery for shifting to the pseudo bonus is executed, and by further accumulating "10000", the transition to the pseudo bonus is confirmed.
The cycle counter 82 is incremented by 1 each time the score counter 81 reaches "1000". That is, when the cycle counter 82 reaches the initial value "0" to "10" (when the score reaches "10000"), the transition to the pseudo bonus is confirmed.
The level icon 83 indicates the current destination lottery level, and is displayed in a color corresponding to each level.
The transfer destination lottery level is a parameter referred to when determining the transfer destination after the pseudo bonus ends, and the higher the level is determined, the stage that is advantageous to the player is determined after the pseudo bonus ends. (See FIGS. 35 and 36).

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

Next, various processes normally executed during the stay in the stage will be described.
During the normal stage stay, various processes shown below are executed.
・ High probability transition lottery ・ High probability end lottery ・ Pseudo bonus transition lottery (when rare role is won)
・ Score acquisition lottery ・ Pseudo bonus transition lottery (when the specified score is reached)
・ Score specialization mode transition lottery (when the specified score is reached)
・ Transition destination lottery level promotion lottery (when the specified score is reached)
・ Score specialization mode transition lottery ・ Score specialization mode end lottery ・ Score specialization stage transition lottery (score specialization mode)

-High probability transition lottery In the normal stage, a high probability transition lottery is executed to determine whether or not to shift the lottery state of the pseudo bonus from the low probability state to the high probability state.
Specifically, the main control unit 10 determines the transition to the high probability state by lottery by referring to the "high probability transition lottery table" shown in FIG. 18 when the "weak cherry" is won. The result is stored in the RAM of the main control unit 10.
For example, there is a probability of winning 192/255 when the "weak cherry" is won, of which 10 games are selected as the number of high-probability stay games with a probability of 128/255, and 10 games are selected as the number of high-probability stay games with a probability of 64/255. Twenty games are set to be selected.
In addition, a high probability transition lottery may be performed even for winning combinations other than "weak cherry".
In addition, the high-probability transition lottery is executed even when a winning combination other than "missing" is won (winning an advantageous section winning combination) during the initial stage stay.

-High probability end lottery In the normal stage, a high probability end lottery for determining whether or not to end the high probability state is executed during the high probability state.
During the high-probability state, the number of high-probability stay games determined in the high-probability transition lottery is subtracted by 1 for each game, and when the number of high-probability stay games reaches "1", the main control unit 10 shows FIG. By referring to the "high probability end lottery table" shown, it is determined whether or not to end the high probability state.
For example, as shown in FIG. 19, if a normal role (a winning combination other than a rare role including "loss") is won, the probability of winning is 64/255, and if a rare role is won, the winning combination is won. Is set to be confirmed (255/255). If the lottery is won, the number of high-probability stay games is maintained and the high-probability state continues, and if the lottery is not won, the number of high-probability stay games is subtracted by 1 to become "0", which is a low-probability state. Move to. In addition, not limited to this, when the lottery is won, the transition to the low probability state may be made.

・ Pseudo bonus transition lottery (when a rare role is won)
In the normal stage, a lottery to shift to a pseudo bonus is executed when the rare role is won.
Specifically, when the main control unit 10 stays in the low probability state, the main control unit 10 shifts to the pseudo bonus by referring to the “pseudo bonus transition lottery table (at the time of low probability)” shown in FIG. Is determined by lottery, and the result is stored in the RAM of the main control unit 10.
For example, winning with a probability of 1/255 when winning "weak cherry", winning with a probability of 26/255 when winning "weak chance", winning with a probability of 51/255 when winning "strong cherry", It is set to win with a probability of 1/255 when the "watermelon" is won, and to win with a probability of 51.255 when the "strong chance" is won.

Also, in the pseudo-bonus transition lottery, you may win a "fake".
For example, winning with a probability of 1/255 when winning "weak cherry", winning with a probability of 229/255 when winning "weak chance", winning with a probability of 204/255 when winning "strong cherry", It is set to win with a probability of 1/255 when the "watermelon" is won, and to win with a probability of 204/255 when the "strong chance" is won.
When the fake is won, the effect that attracts the player's expectation is executed as if the pseudo bonus was won.

Further, when the main control unit 10 stays in the high probability state, the main control unit 10 refers to the "pseudo-bonus transition lottery table (at the time of high probability)" shown in FIG. 21 to perform the transition to the pseudo-bonus by lottery. It is determined and the result is stored in the RAM of the main control unit 10.
For example, winning with a probability of 26/255 when winning "weak cherry", winning with a probability of 51/255 when winning "weak chance", winning with a probability of 128/255 when winning "strong cherry", It is set to win with a probability of 26/255 when the "watermelon" is won, and to win with a probability of 128/255 when the "strong chance" is won.
In addition, there is a 26/255 chance of winning a fake when the "weak cherry" is won, a 204/255 chance of winning the "weak chance", and a 127/255 chance of winning the "strong cherry". It is set to win the fake with a probability of 26/255 when the "watermelon" is won, and to win the fake with a probability of 127/255 when the "strong chance" is won.
In addition, even if a winning combination other than "missing" is won in the initial stage, the transition lottery to the pseudo bonus is executed by referring to the "pseudo bonus transition lottery table (at the time of high accuracy)" shown in FIG. It is supposed to be done.

In the pseudo-bonus transition lottery (when the rare role is won), if the pseudo-bonus is won or the fake is won, the main control unit 10 controls to shift to the precursor stage (arrow B in FIG. 9). ).
In this case, in the precursor stage, the precursor effect (precursor A) is executed over a predetermined number of games, and the result of whether or not the pseudo bonus is won in the final game of the precursor effect is notified.
In precursor A, the production content is basically set in the same way both when the pseudo bonus is won and when the fake is won, and the player's expectation is obtained by making the final notification content different. It is designed to attract the feeling to the end.

-Score acquisition lottery In the normal stage, the score acquisition lottery is executed when the replay role or the bell role is won.
Specifically, the main control unit 10 obtains a score to be acquired based on the current score level (level L or level H) by referring to the “score acquisition lottery table (normal stage)” shown in FIG. It is determined by lottery, and the result is stored in the RAM of the main control unit 10.
As shown in FIG. 22, it is easier to select a larger score when the level H is determined than when the level L is determined.
It should be noted that the winning combination is not limited to the replay role or the bell role, and a score acquisition lottery may be performed when another winning combination wins or wins.

・ Pseudo bonus transition lottery (when the specified score is reached)
In the normal stage, when the score acquired by the progress of the game reaches the specified value (200) (the score counter 81 reaches "1000"), the lottery for shifting to the pseudo bonus is executed.
Specifically, the main control unit 10 refers to the "pseudo-bonus transition lottery table (when the specified score is reached)" shown in FIG. 23, and performs a transition lottery to the pseudo-bonus based on the lottery pattern.
For example, as shown in FIG. 23, when the current lottery pattern is "Pt0", the fake winning is confirmed, and when it is "Pt1", the fake is won with a probability of 204/255, 51 /. It is set so that the pseudo-bonus is won with a probability of 255, and in the case of "Pt2", the pseudo-bonus is confirmed.
In the lottery, when the pseudo bonus is won or the fake is won, the main control unit 10 controls to shift the gaming state to the precursor stage (arrow B in FIG. 9).
In this case, in the precursor stage, the precursor effect (precursor B) is executed over a predetermined number of games, and the result of whether or not the pseudo bonus is won in the final game of the precursor effect is notified.

・ Score specialization mode transition lottery (when the specified score is reached)
In the normal stage, when the acquired score reaches the specified value (200), the transition lottery to the "score specialization mode" is executed.
The score specialization mode is a mode in which a lottery for transitioning to a score specialization stage where a large amount of scores can be obtained is performed.
For example, three types (short, middle, and long) are set in the score specialization mode, and the expectation that the player can stay in the score specialization stage for a long period of time is set in the order of long, middle, and short. (See FIG. 28).
The main control unit 10 determines the transition to the score specialization mode by lottery by referring to the "score specialization mode transition lottery table (when the specified score is reached)" shown in FIG. 24, and the main control unit 10 determines the transition to the score specialization mode by lottery. Store in 10 RAMs.
For example, as shown in FIG. 24, when the current lottery pattern is "Pt0", the winning of the score specialization mode (short or middle) is confirmed, and when it is "Pt1", the probability is 13/255. In the case of "Pt2", the short is won, and the non-winning is confirmed.
If you are already in the score specialization mode, you will be transferred (rewritten) to the decided score specialization mode only when a mode higher than the current mode is decided in the lottery. It has become.

・ Transition destination lottery level promotion lottery (when the specified score is reached)
In the normal stage, every time the score reaches the specified value (200), the promotion lottery of the transfer destination lottery level is executed.
Specifically, the main control unit 10 refers to the “transfer destination lottery level promotion lottery table (when the specified score is reached)” shown in FIG. 25, and the transfer destination lottery level is based on the value of the current cycle counter. Decide whether to promote.
For example, as shown in FIG. 25, when the cycle counter is "5", promotion is confirmed (255/255), and when the cycle counter is other than "5", the promotion lottery has a probability of 13/255. Is set to win.
If the lottery is won, the current transfer destination lottery level is added by 1.
When the cycle counter is other than "5", the winning probabilities are the same, but the winning probability is not limited to this, and some or all the cycle counters may have different winning probabilities.
Further, the numerical value added when the promotion lottery is won is not limited to "1", and may be 2 or more.

-Score specialization mode transition lottery In the normal stage, a score specialization mode transition lottery that determines whether or not to shift to the score specialization mode is executed.
Specifically, the main control unit 10 is currently set to the slot machine 1 by referring to the "score specialization mode transition lottery table (watermelon)" shown in FIG. 26 when the "watermelon" is won. Based on the set value, the lottery for transition to the score specialization mode is performed.
For example, as shown in FIG. 26, the higher the set value, the easier it is to win the score specialization mode.

In addition, the main control unit 10 refers to the "score specialization mode transition lottery table (1 card combination)" shown in FIG. 27 when the "1 card combination" is won, so that the 1 card combination is continuous. Based on the number of winnings, the transition to the score specialization mode is decided by lottery.
For example, as shown in FIG. 27, when the number of consecutive winnings of one card is 15 to 19, there is a probability of winning 128/255, and of these, there is a probability of 102/255 as a score specialization mode "middle". Is selected, and it is set so that "long" is selected as the score specialization mode with a probability of 26/255.
In addition, if the number of consecutive winnings of one card is 20 or more, the winning is confirmed, of which "middle" is selected as the score specialization mode with a probability of 191/255, and the score is 64/255. "Long" is set to be selected as the specialized mode.
That is, when a player wins a single role in this game, the higher the number of consecutive winnings of the single role up to this game, the higher the expectation of winning the score specialization mode.
If you are already in the score specialization mode, you will be transferred (rewritten) to the decided score specialization mode only when a mode higher than the current mode is decided in the lottery. It has become.

Here, it is assumed that the winning of the one-card winning combination includes both the winning of "one-card winning combination 1 to 3" and the case where the bell spills stop at the time of winning the "pushing order bells 1 to 6". However, the present invention is not limited to this, and only one of these may be used.
Further, the winning combination is not limited to one, and when other winning combinations are continuously won or won, a lottery for shifting to the score specialization mode may be performed.
In addition, not only the transition lottery to the score-specialized mode is performed in all the games in which the single-card role is won, but also the transition lottery to the score-specialized mode is performed in the game in which the continuous winning of the single-card role is interrupted. You may do so.
In addition, the score specialization mode transition lottery is executed even when the "watermelon" or the "one-card combination" is won (winning the advantageous section winning combination) in the initial stage.

-Score specialization mode end lottery During the score specialization mode, a score specialization mode end lottery is executed to determine whether or not to continue the score specialization mode for each game.
Specifically, the main control unit 10 ends the score specialization mode based on the type of the score specialization mode at that time by referring to the "score specialization mode end lottery table" shown in FIG. 28. Decide whether or not.
For example, as shown in FIG. 28, the probability of non-winning (continuation) is set to be high based on the relationship of long>middle> short, and the score is specialized until winning (end) is selected. Will stay in mode.
If winning (end) is selected, the score specialization mode will not be terminated immediately, but the mode will move to a mode one rank lower, and if the lottery is won during the "short" stay, the score specialization will be performed for the first time. The mode may be terminated.

-Score specialization stage transition lottery During the score specialization mode, the transition lottery to the score specialization stage is executed.
Specifically, the main control unit 10 determines the transition to the score specialization stage by lottery by referring to the “score specialization stage transition lottery table” shown in FIG. 29.
For example, as shown in FIG. 29, if a winning combination other than the "watermelon" role is won, the winning combination is set to be won with a probability of 26/255, and if the "watermelon" is won, the winning is confirmed. Has been done.
If a winning combination other than "watermelon" is won, the winning probability of the lottery may be different. For example, the winning probability may be different between the rare role and the non-rare role.
When the player wins the score specialization stage transition lottery, the main control unit 10 controls the gaming state so as to shift to the score specialization stage (arrow D in FIG. 9).

(Score specialization stage)
The score specialization stage consists of 5 games per set, and is a stage in which a large amount of scores can be obtained. The number of games is not limited to 5 games per set, and any number of games may be used.
In the score specialization stage, a lottery for acquiring scores is executed for each game.
Specifically, the main control unit 10 determines the score to be acquired by lottery based on the winning combination of the game this time by referring to the "score acquisition lottery table (score specialization stage)" shown in FIG. , The result is stored in the RAM of the main control unit 10.
For example, as shown in FIG. 30, scores are always set to be earnable for all winning combinations, so that a larger score is more likely to be selected when a rare role is won than when a non-rare role is won. Is set to. Not limited to this, if some of the winning combinations are won, the score may not be obtained.
During the stay in the score specialization stage, for example, the score counter 81, the cycle counter 82, and the level icon 83 are displayed on the display 8, and the score acquired in this game is displayed in the center of the screen.
At the start of the score specialization stage, the score counter 81, the cycle counter 82, and the level icon 83 take over and display the information displayed at the end of the immediately preceding normal stage.

Then, when the acquired score reaches the specified number (200) (the score counter 81 reaches "1000") during the stay in the score specialization stage, the main control unit 10 determines the above-mentioned pseudo-bonus transition lottery (the above-mentioned pseudo-bonus transition lottery). When the specified score is reached), it will be executed in the next game after the score specialization stage is over.
Further, at this time, if the score has reached the specified number (2000) (the score counter 81 has reached "10000"), the transition to CZ3, which will be described later, is confirmed, and then the transition to the specific gaming state is made. do.
In the score specialization stage, the above-mentioned pseudo-bonus transition lottery (at the time of winning the rare role) may be executed when the rare role is won.

Further, in the score specialization stage, a score specialization stage continuation lottery for determining whether or not to continue the score specialization stage is executed in the final game (fifth game).
Specifically, the main control unit 10 determines whether or not to continue the score specialization stage by referring to the “score specialization stage end lottery table” shown in FIG. 31.
For example, as shown in FIG. 31, it is set to win (continue) with a probability of 26/255 and not win (end) with a probability of 229/255. If the lottery is won, one set of score specialization stages is continued, and if the lottery is not won, the main control unit 10 controls to shift to the normal stage (arrow E in FIG. 9).
The opportunity for the continuous lottery is not limited to the final game (fifth game), but may be at the start of the game or during the game. Further, when the continuous lottery is won, not only one set but two or more sets may be given.

(Omen stage)
The precursor stage has precursor A, precursor B, and precursor C.
Precursor A enters when the pseudo bonus is won or when the fake is won in the above-mentioned pseudo bonus transition lottery (when the rare role is won).
The precursor B enters when the pseudo bonus is won or the fake is won in the above-mentioned pseudo bonus transition lottery (when the specified score is reached).
The precursor C is entered when the user wins the lottery for transition to the bug mode in the normal game state, or when the lottery for transition to the bug mode wins the fake (hereinafter, bug fake). The details of the bug mode and precursor C will be described later.
If the pseudo-bonus or bug mode is not won in each precursor, the main control unit 10 controls to shift to the normal stage after the end of each precursor (arrow C in FIG. 9).

In each precursor, the precursor effect is executed on the display 8 for a predetermined number of games.
In the precursor A and the precursor B, the precursor effect for notifying whether or not the pseudo bonus is finally transferred is executed.
The image production is basically the same as the precursor effect when the pseudo bonus is won (hereinafter, also referred to as the main precursor) and the precursor effect when the fake is won (hereinafter, also referred to as the fake precursor). By differentiating the content to be notified in the end, it is possible to attract the player's expectation to the end.

Further, when the fake precursor is executed in the precursor A and the precursor B, or when the bug fake precursor is executed in the precursor C, the score acquisition lottery is executed in the final game of the precursor effect.
Specifically, the main control unit 10 determines the score to be acquired by lottery by referring to the "score acquisition lottery table (fake precursor)" shown in FIG. 32, and the result is stored in the RAM of the main control unit 10. Remember.
For example, as shown in FIG. 32, a winner is won with a probability of 191/255, of which a score "10" is selected with a probability of 102/255 and a score "200" is selected with a probability of 4/255. Is set to.
If the fake is won in precursor A and precursor B, the player does not shift to the pseudo bonus, which gives the player a feeling of loss after the end of the fake precursor. Can be obtained, so that the player's feeling of loss can be reduced.

Further, in the precursor A and the precursor B, when the present precursor is executed, the promotion lottery at the transition destination lottery level is executed.
Specifically, the main control unit 10 refers to the "transfer destination lottery level promotion lottery table (this precursor)" shown in FIG. 33, and whether the transfer destination lottery level is promoted when the rare role is won. Decide whether or not.
For example, as shown in FIG. 33, the probability of winning the "weak cherry" is 3/255, the probability of winning the "weak chance" is 13/255, and the probability of winning the "strong cherry" is 26 /. It is set to win with a probability of 255, win with a probability of 3/255 when the "watermelon" is won, and win with a probability of 26/255 when the "strong chance" is won.
If the lottery is won, 1 will be added to the current transfer destination lottery level.
It should be noted that the promotion lottery of the transfer destination lottery level may be executed not only during the present sign but also when the game shifts to another game state (for example, a pseudo bonus preparation stage) after the precursor stage ends.

(Pseudo bonus preparation stage)
In the normal game state, the pseudo-bonus preparation stage enters through the precursor stage after winning the pseudo-bonus (arrow F in FIG. 9).
The pseudo-bonus preparation stage continues until "1 card combination 1 to 3" is won, and when "1 card combination 1 to 3" is won, the main control unit 10 controls to shift to the pseudo bonus. (Arrow H in FIG. 9).
In addition, in the pseudo-bonus preparation stage, when "1 card combination 1 to 3" is won, an image prompting the stop operation of the "BAR" symbol is displayed based on the operation of the start lever 3 of the winning game (for example,). "Aim for BAR!") And a push order navigation that prompts the reverse push are displayed to prompt the player to shift to the pseudo bonus.
In addition, "winning 1-card winnings 1 to 3", which is the trigger for the end of the pseudo-bonus preparation stage, means "one payout that can be stopped and displayed when any of the one-card winnings 1 to 3 is won". The combination of the generated symbols is stopped and displayed. " That is, not only when the "BAR" symbols are aligned in a straight line and stopped and displayed, but also when a combination of other symbols is stopped and displayed, the pseudo bonus is entered.

Further, the pseudo bonus preparation stage is partially controlled to the AT state.
"Controlled to a partial AT state" means that when the "push order bells 1 to 6" are won, the push order notification is basically "notification"->"non-notification"->"notification"->. By alternately performing "non-notification" ..., it is shown that a part of the push order of the "push order bell" is notified.
By performing such push order notification control, it is possible to prevent the medals from being paid out excessively to the player, and it is possible to prevent the profit balance between the game field and the player from being greatly disrupted.
If the player accidentally wins the push order bell while the push order is "non-notification", the next push order notification maintains "non-notification" (push order bell). It is controlled so that it will not be "notified" until it is missed.
Not limited to this, a lottery may be performed for each game based on a predetermined probability (for example, 50%) to determine whether or not to "notify" the push order.

Further, in the pseudo-bonus preparation stage, as in the score specialization stage described above, a score acquisition lottery is executed based on the winning combination of each game this time (see FIG. 30), and the acquired scores are added.
Then, when the score reaches the specified number (200) during the stay in the pseudo-bonus preparation stage, the above-mentioned transition destination lottery level promotion lottery (when the specified score is reached) is executed (see FIG. 25).
Further, during the stay in the pseudo-bonus preparation stage, the cycle counter 82 and the level icon 83 are displayed on the display 8. At the start of the pseudo-bonus preparation stage, the cycle counter 82 and the level icon 83 are displayed by taking over the information displayed at the end of the immediately preceding normal stage, and the cycle counter 82 can be added or added according to the score acquisition status. The promotion effect of the level icon 83 is performed.

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

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

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

Further, in the normal game state, the value indicated by the counter A2 is "500 games" except when the score counter 81 reaches "10000" or when the rare role is won. "(Number of pseudo-bonus ceiling games) is reached, the game shifts to the pseudo-bonus.
The number of pseudo-bonus ceiling games is not limited to this, and can be arbitrarily set, and may be larger than 500 games or smaller than 500 games. Further, the higher setting may select a smaller number of pseudo-bonus ceiling games.

(Transition destination decision stage)
The transition destination determination stage is a gaming state in which the player enters after the pseudo bonus ends and is partially controlled to the AT state.
The transition destination determination stage continues until the winning game of "push order bells 1 to 6" and the next game are digested, and when these two games are digested, the main control unit 10 shifts to another stage. Control (arrow J, arrow K, arrow L in FIG. 9). That is, the transition destination determination stage will be completed in two games at the shortest.

Then, between these two games, a transfer destination determination lottery for determining the transfer destination after the end of the transfer destination determination stage is executed.
As the transition destination, any one of CZ (CZ1 to CZ3), an additional special stage, and an initial stage is determined by lottery.
In the transfer destination determination lottery, the lottery is performed based on the lottery method (stable or disturbed) selected by the player. The selection of this lottery method can be selected from the selection operation acceptance screen displayed on the display 8 in the winning game of "pushing order bells 1 to 6".
Then, in the next game, an effect of notifying the lottery result (transition destination) is performed.
The mode of production during the transition destination determination lottery and the transition destination determination stage will be described later.

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

CZ1 is a gaming state controlled to a non-AT state.
CZ1 is composed of a first half portion (CZ1-1) and a second half portion (CZ1-2), and after the end of CZ1-1, the main control unit 10 controls to shift to CZ1-2 (FIG. 9). Arrow M).
In CZ1-1, games are continuously played for a predetermined number of games (for example, 7 games), and during this period, the number of staying games of CZ1-2 (hereinafter referred to as the number of ST games) is determined.
Specifically, the main control unit 10 further adds the number of games to the initial number of games (7 games) of CZ1-2 by referring to the "lottery table for adding the number of ST games" shown in FIG. 39. Whether or not it is decided by lottery.
For example, as shown in FIG. 39, if the replay combination is won, the probability of winning is 128/255, and if the rare combination is won, the winning is confirmed (255/255).
If the lottery is won, "1 game" is added to the number of ST games. That is, if the additional lottery is won in all the games (7 games) during the stay in CZ1-1, the maximum number of ST games is 14 games (initial number of games (7 games) + number of additional games (7 games)). Become. The number of games to be added is not limited to one game, and may be two or more games.

Further, in CZ1-1, a lottery for acquiring rewind stock is executed.
In CZ1-2, even if the number of ST games becomes "0" due to the progress of the game, the rewind stock can set the number of ST games set at the start of CZ1-2 again and play CZ1-2 again. It is the right to (rewind) to.
Therefore, the more the rewind stock is owned, the longer the player can stay in CZ1-2, and the higher the expectation of transition to the specific gaming state.
Specifically, the main control unit 10 performs a rewind stock acquisition lottery based on the winning combination of the game this time by referring to the "rewind stock lottery table" shown in FIG. 40, and the result is mainly used. It is stored in the RAM of the control unit 10.
For example, as shown in FIG. 40, it is set to win with a probability of 26/255 when "weak cherry", "weak chance" and "watermelon" are won.
Further, in CZ1-2, when the rewind stock is owned and the lottery for transition to the specific gaming state is won, the rewind stock is converted into the "specific combination winning guarantee number" described later. It has become like.
Therefore, in CZ1-2, the undigested rewind stock is used without waste in the subsequent game, so that it is possible to prevent the player's interest from deteriorating.

FIG. 57 shows an example of a screen displayed on the display 8 during the stay in CZ1.
The number of remaining ST games 86, the total number of ST games 87, and the number of rewind stocks 88 are displayed on the left side of the screen of the display 8, and the number of battle breakthroughs 89 is displayed on the upper part of the screen. The numbers 1 to 4 of the number of battle breakthroughs 89 indicate the number of battle breakthroughs executed during CZ1-2.
If you win the additional lottery for the number of games during your stay in CZ1-1, the remaining ST games 86 and the total number of ST games 87 will be added. If you win the rewind stock acquisition lottery, the rewind stock The number 88 is added.

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

FIG. 59 shows an example of an effect displayed on the display 8 during the stay at CZ1-2.
During the stay at CZ1-2, an effect that attracts the player's expectation for the transition to the specific gaming state is executed. For example, a battle effect in which a friendly character and an enemy character play against each other is executed (FIG. 59 (a)).
As for the victory or defeat of the battle effect, if the replay role or the rare role is won before the remaining ST games 86 become "0", the effect that the ally character wins is performed (Fig. 59 (c)), and the replay is performed. If the role or rare role is not won, the ally character is defeated in the final game (the number of remaining ST games 86 is "0") (FIG. 59 (b)).
If the ally character wins, one "CLEAR" is displayed in the battle breakthrough number 89, the remaining ST game number 86 is set again, and the second battle production is started (Fig. 59 (Fig. 59). e)).

On the other hand, when the ally character is defeated, if the rewind stock number 88 is "0", the battle effect ends (FIG. 59 (f)), and the main control unit 10 shifts to the initial stage. Control (arrow O in FIG. 9).
However, in this case, when the rewind stock number 88 is 1 or more, the rewind stock number 88 is consumed by 1, and the ST game number determined by CZ1-1 is set again. That is, CZ1-2 can be played again based on the number of ST games set at the start of CZ1-2.
Not limited to this, the number of games of CZ1-2 set when the number of rewind stocks 88 is consumed may be the initial number of games of CZ1-2 (for example, 7 games).
Then, on the display 8, the effect of reviving the ally character is performed, and the battle effect of the first battle is started again (FIG. 59 (d)).
After that, if either the replay role or the rare role wins a total of 4 times, the battle of 4 battles is won, and when all 89 battle breakthroughs are displayed as "CLEAR" (Fig. 59 (g)), the main control The unit 10 controls to move to the additional specialization stage after the number of games of CZ1-2 being executed is exhausted (arrow N in FIG. 9).

If the replay role or the rare role is won (when the ally character wins), the number of "CLEAR" with 89 battle breakthroughs is not limited to one, and may be two or more.
In addition to displaying "CLEAR" with 89 battle breakthroughs, information regarding the additional special stage to be transferred next time may be displayed. For example, the type of item B referred to in the next addition specialization stage may be displayed.
As a result, it is possible to enhance the interest of the player by suggesting the degree of expectation of the additional specialization stage to be transferred next time.

Further, in CZ1-2, a lottery for shifting to a specific gaming state is executed in addition to the number of breakthroughs in the battle described above.
Specifically, the main control unit 10 determines whether or not to shift to the specific gaming state by referring to the "one-shot breakthrough lottery table" shown in FIG. 41 when the rare role is won.
For example, as shown in FIG. 41, the probability of winning the "weak cherry" is 1/255, the probability of winning the "weak chance" is 26/255, and the probability of winning the "strong cherry" is 51 /. It is set to win with a probability of 255, win with a probability of 1/255 when the "watermelon" is won, and win with a probability of 51.255 when the "strong chance" is won.
In this way, regardless of the number of battle breakthroughs of 89, it is possible to shift to a specific game state in one game, so that the interest of the game can be enhanced.
Further, in the lottery, the winning expectation may be different based on the number of breakthroughs in the current battle. For example, the higher the number of breakthroughs in the current battle (the number of "CLEAR" displayed), the higher or lower the winning probability may be.

CZ2 is a gaming state controlled to a non-AT state, and is completed in one game.
In CZ2, the transition lottery to the specific gaming state is executed triggered by the operation of the start lever 3.
Further, in CZ2, a so-called freeze effect for suspending the progress of the game is executed for a predetermined period (for example, 20 to 30 seconds) triggered by the operation of the start lever 3, and the effect button 2c is executed at the end of the freeze effect. By accepting the operation of, it is notified whether or not to shift to the specific gaming state.
Specifically, the main control unit 10 determines the transition to the specific gaming state by lottery based on the winning combination of the game this time by referring to the "AT transition lottery table (CZ2)" shown in FIG. 42. , The result is stored in the RAM of the main control unit 10.
For example, as shown in FIG. 42, if a rare role is won, the winning is confirmed (255/255), and if a winning combination other than the rare role is won, there is a probability of winning 150/255. Is set to. As described above, CZ2 is a gaming state in which it is easier to shift to a specific gaming state than CZ1.
If the lottery is won, the main control unit 10 controls to move to the additional specialization stage (arrow P in FIG. 9), and if the lottery is not won, the main control unit 10 controls. , Control to move to the initial stage (arrow Q in FIG. 9).

CZ3 is a gaming state controlled by the AT state, and the game is played for 10 games.
The transition of the CZ3 to the specific gaming state is confirmed at the time of entry, and the main control unit 10 controls to shift to the additional special stage after digesting the number of games of the CZ3 being executed (FIG. 9). Arrow R).
In CZ3, an additional lottery for the difference number managed in the specific gaming state that shifts after the end of CZ3 is executed.
Specifically, the main control unit 10 determines by lottery the difference number to be added based on the winning combination of the game this time by referring to the "difference number addition lottery table" shown in FIG. 43, and determines the result by lottery. It is stored in the RAM of the main control unit 10.
As shown in FIG. 43, it is set to be added regardless of which winning combination is won, and the difference number (high difference number) is relatively large when the rare role is won rather than the non-rare role. ) Is selected. Not limited to this, a winning combination that is not added may be provided.
In addition, when the "push order bells 1 to 6" (see FIG. 7), which are set to have a high winning probability in the internal lottery process, are won, the winning probabilities of the additional difference numbers of "10" to "50" are the same. Because it is set to (64/255), in CZ3, the expectation of adding a high difference number is high.
In this way, when shifting to the specific gaming state via CZ3, the remaining difference number during the stay in the specific gaming state to be shifted to next can be increased (added), which is advantageous for the player.

In the above description, only CZ3 is controlled to the AT state, and CZ1 and CZ2 are controlled to the non-AT state. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and all may be controlled to the AT state. May be controlled to the non-AT state. Further, only some CZs may be controlled to the AT state, and the remaining CZs may be controlled to the non-AT state.

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

In the present embodiment, in the rush stage and the ending preparation stage, the game progresses by consuming (subtracting) the difference number (remaining difference number) according to the winning combination of the game this time, and the remaining difference number becomes "0". Continue until it becomes.
Further, in the ending, the game progresses by consuming (subtracting) 1 each game, the number of games (the number of remaining games), and continues until the number of remaining games becomes "0".
As described above, in the difference number management type gaming state in the present embodiment, the difference number subtraction method in which the remaining difference number is subtracted according to the game is applied, and in the game number management type gaming state, the number of remaining games is applied. However, the game number subtraction method of subtracting each game is applied.

When the player enters the specific gaming state for the first time after shifting to the advantageous section (at the time of the first entry), the initial difference number (for example, 100) is given as the remaining difference number. Further, the remaining difference number is added (added) when a predetermined condition is satisfied during the specific game state, and the duration of the specific game state is extended by the amount of the addition (addition).
Then, when the remaining difference number reaches "0" in the first half stage (rush stage), there is a high possibility that the specific gaming state will end, so that the player has the remaining difference number "0" in the first half stage. By the time it reaches "0", the game will be played with the aim of shifting to the second half stage.
Further, as described above, in the 2-bet game, the winning rate of the "pushing order bell" is low (see FIG. 6), and even if the "pushing order bell" is won, the pushing order navigation is controlled so as not to occur. To.
Therefore, in the specific game state, the remaining difference number is updated according to the progress of the game in the 3-bet game, but the remaining difference number is not updated according to the progress of the game in the 2-bet game.
As a result, when the 2-bet game is played in the specific gaming state, the number of games (counter A1) in the advantageous section is counted without updating the remaining difference number, so that the advantageous section is wasted. It becomes disadvantageous for the player.

(Additional specialization stage)
The extra special stage is a gaming state in which it is possible to stay first after entering a specific gaming state and to add a large amount of difference sheets.
That is, in the addition specialization stage, the addition difference number acquired during the addition specialization stage is added to the current remaining difference number (initial difference number at the time of initial entry).
Then, since the remaining difference number at the end of the additional specialization stage affects the staying period in the specific gaming state after that, it is advantageous for the player to acquire a large additional difference number during the additional specialization stage. ..
In addition, the additional special stage is partially controlled to the AT state, and when the "push order bells 1 to 6" are won, the push order notification is "notified" as in the pseudo bonus preparation stage described above. → "Non-notification" → "Notification" → "Non-notification" ... It is controlled to be performed alternately in this order.

In the extra special stage, the difference number is added when the specific role is won.
The specific combination is "replay 1 to 4" or "one piece combination 1 to 2". If a winning combination other than these is won, the difference number may be added.
The addition of the difference number (calculation of the addition difference number) is performed at least "3 times" during one stay in the addition special stage.
Specifically, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the number of guarantees that can be won for a specific combination (the number of guarantees for winning a specific combination) is set during one stay in the special stage for addition.
The number of guarantees for winning a specific role is deducted by 1 when a specific role is won. Then, until the number of guaranteed winning of the specific combination reaches "0", the additional special stage is continued, and during that time, the additional difference number is calculated. For example, "3 times" is set as the initial value of the number of guarantees for winning a specific role.
When the number of guarantees for winning a specific combination reaches "0", the main control unit 10 controls to shift to the rush stage (arrow S in FIG. 9).
In addition, as described above, in CZ1-2, if the player enters the additional specialization stage while owning the rewind stock, the rewind stock is converted into the number of guaranteed winnings for a specific combination. At the start of the additional specialization stage, the amount of rewind stock that you own will also be added.

Next, the calculation of the additional difference number will be described.
The additional difference number is calculated using, for example, the following (formula), and various processes shown below are executed for the calculation of the additional difference number.
Number of additional differences = number of additional unit differences x number of loop lottery winnings ... (formula)
・ Additional unit difference number lottery ・ Item B acquisition lottery ・ Loop execution lottery ・ Loop rate lottery ・ Loop lottery

-Additional unit difference number lottery In the additional unit difference number lottery, the additional unit difference number lottery for determining the additional unit difference number is executed when the specific winning combination is won.
Specifically, the main control unit 10 determines the number of additional unit differences by lottery by referring to the "additional unit difference number determination table" shown in FIG. 44 when the specific combination is won, and determines the result. It is stored in the RAM of the main control unit 10.
For example, as shown in FIG. 44, when "Replay 1" is won, "10" is selected as the number of additional unit differences, and when "Replays 2 to 4" are won, "30" is selected. It is set so that "10" is selected when it is selected and "1 card combination 1" is won, and "20" is selected when "1 card combination 2" is won.
The number of additional unit differences determined by the lottery is visually displayed to the player (see FIG. 60 (b) and the like).
The number of additional unit differences can be set to any numerical value, and the number of additional unit differences may be determined by lottery based on a predetermined winning probability.

-Item B acquisition lottery In the additional specialization stage, an item B acquisition lottery that can acquire item B is executed.
Specifically, the main control unit 10 determines the item B by lottery based on the item B acquisition level determined in the initial stage by referring to the "item B acquisition lottery table" shown in FIG. 45. The result is stored in the RAM of the main control unit 10.
For example, the probability that "King" with the highest additional expectation is determined is 3/255 in the case of "level 0" and 8/255 in the case of "level 1", which is "level". In the case of "2", it is 25/255, in the case of "level 3", it is 25/255, in the case of "level 4", it is 63/255, and in the case of "level 5". Is set as 255/255. In this way, the higher the item B acquisition level, the higher the expected addition item B is determined.
Then, at the time of entering the additional specialization stage (when the start lever 3 is operated), five items B (initial display portion) are determined as initial values and are stored in the determined order.

The item B determined in the item B acquisition lottery is recognizable to the player on the display 8.
Specifically, at the start of the addition specialization stage, the items B are displayed in the item B display areas 90 to 94 in the order in which they are determined (stored) (see FIG. 60).
That is, the first determined (stored) item B (hereinafter referred to as the item for this time) is displayed in the item B display area 90, and the item B for the next time is displayed in the item B display area 91. In the B display areas 92 to 94, the other three items B are displayed in the determined (stored) order.

Item B is consumed one by one from the item B display area 90 for each game, and the item B of the item B display areas 91 to 94 moves to the item B display areas 90 to 93, respectively.
After the item B of the item B display areas 91 to 94 has moved to the item B display areas 90 to 93, if the number of guaranteed winning of the specific combination is 1 or more, the new item B is the item B acquisition lottery ( (See FIG. 45), and is added to the item B display area 94.
In this way, the player can grasp the type of the item B that affects the additional lottery of the difference number, and can know the degree of expectation up to 5 games ahead.
On the other hand, when the number of guaranteed winning of the specific combination is "0", all the items B in the item B display areas 91 to 94 are deleted by digesting 4 games after that without newly determining the item B. Then, the additional specialization stage ends.

It should be noted that the five items B for the initial display may be determined when the winning combination other than "missing" is won in the initial stage.
In addition, the item B to be newly added is not determined by lottery for each game, and a plurality of patterns in which the item B for a plurality of games (for example, 128 games) is defined in advance are stored in one of the patterns. Item B may be determined based on this.

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

-Loop rate lottery In the additional specialization stage, a loop rate lottery for determining the loop rate is executed for the item B won in the loop execution lottery.
Specifically, the main control unit 10 determines the loop rate for each item B by lottery by referring to the "loop rate lottery table" shown in FIG. 47, and stores the result in the RAM of the main control unit 10. do.
For example, as shown in FIG. 47, when item B is a pawn, bishop, or king, 90% is determined as the loop rate, and when item B is a knight, 50% is selected with a probability of 229/255. If item B is a rook, there is a 229/255 chance that 66% will be selected, and if item B is a queen, there is an 85/255 chance that 66%, 80%, or 90% will be selected. Is set to be selected.

The loop rate for each item B determined by the lottery is visually displayed to the player. For example, by touching a touch sensor provided at a predetermined position of the slot machine 1, the loop rate corresponding to the item B for this time is displayed in the loop rate display area 95 (see FIG. 60A). If the loop execution lottery is not won, the loop rate of the loop rate display area 95 is not displayed.
Further, the display of the loop rate is not limited to the item B for this time, and the loop rate for other items B may be displayed.

・ Loop lottery In the special stage for adding, the loop lottery is executed when a specific role is won.
Specifically, the main control unit 10 executes a loop lottery based on the loop rate of the item B for this time in the game in which the specific combination is won.
In the loop lottery, when the item B for this time has won the above-mentioned loop execution lottery, the lottery is repeatedly executed until the item B is not won, based on the determined loop rate.
Then, the number of consecutive times won in the loop lottery (number of times the loop lottery is won) is stored in the RAM of the main control unit 10. When the loop lottery is executed, it may be possible to win once.

In this way, the player is given an additional difference number, which is a value obtained by multiplying the additional unit difference number calculated when the specific combination is won and the loop lottery winning number. Therefore, it is advantageous for the player to determine the large number of additional unit differences and to win a large number of times in the loop lottery.
Then, the difference number obtained by totaling the total value of the additional difference number calculated at least three times and the current remaining difference number (the initial difference number in the case of the first entry) is the rush stage or the rush stage that shifts after the addition specialization stage ends. It is the remaining number of sheets at the start of the ending preparation stage.
It should be noted that the additional difference number of at least 100 or more may be calculated in the calculation of the additional unit difference number of the third time without providing the initial difference number at the time of the first entry.

Further, in the loop lottery, if the following conditions are satisfied, an upper limit is set on the number of consecutive wins in the loop lottery. For example, "3 times" is set as the maximum number of winnings.
-When the transition to the ending is confirmed (when the value indicated by counter B1 is 2075 or more, or when the value indicated by counter A2 is 1425 games or more)
-When the counter A2 + (remaining difference number / 2) is more than 1000-In the bug mode described later, when the counter A2 + the number of remaining games is more than 500

In this way, by setting an upper limit on the number of consecutive wins in the loop lottery, the maximum value of the additional difference number that can be obtained by winning one specific combination is 120 (30) based on the above (formula). Sheets (maximum value of the number of additional unit differences) x 4 times (upper limit of the number of loop lottery winnings).
The reason why the upper limit of the number of consecutive wins in the loop lottery is set in this way is that in the early stage of the advantageous section, even if a large number of additional differences can be obtained, it can be digested, but in the final stage of the advantageous section, it cannot be completely digested. This is because there is a high possibility that the advantageous section limiter will be reached and the advantageous section will be forcibly terminated.
As a result, although the additional difference number is obtained at the end of the advantageous section, it is possible to prevent the player from being given a sense of loss by reaching the advantageous section limiter and forcibly ending the advantageous section.
Further, since the benefit is not completely given even at the end of the advantageous section, it is possible to prevent the player from being given a sense of loss.

Further, by setting an upper limit on the number of consecutive winnings of the loop lottery, the maximum value of the additional difference number that can be obtained by winning one specific combination becomes "120" (less than "300"), which will be described later. , The right to extend the period of stay in the additional special stage (the number of guaranteed winnings for specific roles) will not be added. That is, it is restricted that the number of guaranteed winning of a specific role is given as a privilege.
As a result, at the end of the advantageous section, although the right to extend the additional specialization stage (the number of guarantees for winning a specific role) was acquired, the player reached the advantageous section limiter and the advantageous section was forcibly terminated. It is possible to prevent the feeling of loss from being given to the person.

Further, in the additional special stage, in addition to the additional lottery for the difference number, which is executed when the specific combination is won, the additional lottery for the remaining difference number is executed for each game.
Specifically, when the rare combination is won, the main control unit 10 determines the difference number to be added based on the winning combination by referring to the "difference number addition lottery table" shown in FIG. 43. Then, the result is stored in the RAM of the main control unit 10.
If the lottery for adding the difference number is won, the difference number to be added is added (added) to the remaining difference number.
In this way, in the additional specialization stage, the remaining difference number can be increased separately from the addition lottery of the difference number triggered by the winning of the specific role.

In addition, during the stay in the special stage for addition, if the rare role is won, the item B is maintained without being consumed.
That is, during the stay in the additional special stage, if the winning combination other than the specific role and the rare role is won, the item B for this time is deleted, while if the rare role is won, this time. Item B is maintained.
Not limited to this, even when a rare role is won, item B may be consumed this time and a loop lottery may be executed in the same manner as when a specific role is won.
For example, when "weak cherry", "weak chance", and "watermelon" are won, the additional unit difference is "10", and when "strong cherry" and "strong chance" are won, the additional unit difference is "20". By doing so, the loop lottery may be executed.
If the rare role is won, the number of guaranteed winnings of the specific role is not deducted, but it may be deducted.

(Rush stage)
The rush stage is controlled by the AT state, and is an advantageous gaming state in which the player can expect an increase in medals.
At the first entry of the rush stage, the stage will shift from the additional special stage, and the remaining difference at the end of the additional special stage will be taken over. Then, when the remaining difference number is exhausted, the main control unit 10 controls to shift to the initial stage (arrow U in FIG. 9).
Further, in the rush stage, based on the episode pattern (see FIG. 15) determined in the initial stage, the game is controlled to shift to the episode stage every time the specified number of games is exhausted (arrow T in FIG. 9).
Specifically, it is executed in the order of "rush stage-> episode stage-> rush stage-> episode stage-> ... rush stage-> episode stage".
For example, if episode pattern 1 is determined, "rush stage (25 games)-> episode stage (18 games)-> rush stage (200 games)-> episode stage (18 games)-> ... rush stage (200 games) ) → Episode stage (18 games) ”(see FIG. 15).

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

In addition, in the rush stage, an additional lottery for item A is executed.
Specifically, the main control unit 10 determines the number of items A to be added by lottery based on the winning combination of the game this time by referring to the "item A addition lottery table (rush stage)" shown in FIG. Then, the result is stored in the RAM of the main control unit 10.
For example, a large additional number is set to be selected based on the relationship of "weak cherry"<"weakchance"<"strongcherry"<"watermelon"<"strongchance".
If a winning combination other than the rare combination is won, an additional lottery for item A may be executed.
The item A determined in the item A acquisition lottery is recognizable to the player on the display 8. For example, information about the item A acquired in the game this time is displayed in the center of the screen of the display 8, and the current number of items A 97 is displayed in the lower left of the screen (see FIG. 58).

Then, when the number of items A reaches a predetermined number (8 items) during the stay in the rush stage, the main control unit 10 controls to shift to the additional special stage (arrow V in FIG. 9).
In addition, when shifting to the additional special stage by acquiring the specified number (8) of item A, if it is just before the number of additional special stage ceiling games is reached (for example, 10 games or less), it is already. One is to grant the right to move to the additional specialization stage. As a result, it is possible to prevent the player from feeling the loss of "I was able to move to the additional specialized stage if I digested a few more games."

In addition, in the rush stage, a lottery for adding the difference number is executed.
Specifically, the main control unit 10 determines the difference number to be added by lottery based on the winning combination of the game this time by referring to the "additional lottery table" shown in FIG. 48, and the main control unit determines the result. Store in the RAM of unit 10.
For example, as shown in FIG. 48, the winning expectation is set to be high based on the relationship of "watermelon"<"weakcherry","weakchance"<"strongchance"<"strongcherry". Based on this relationship, a large number of extras is set to be selected.

Further, in the rush stage, when the remaining difference number reaches "0", a lottery for continuing the specific gaming state is executed.
Specifically, the main control unit 10 refers to the "lottery table at the end of the rush stage" shown in FIG. 50, and determines whether or not the end of the specific gaming state is appropriate by lottery based on the current number of items A owned. decide.
For example, as shown in FIG. 50, the larger the number of items A currently owned, the higher the probability of winning the lottery.
When the lottery is won, the main control unit 10 controls to shift to the additional specialization stage (arrow V in FIG. 9), and the specific gaming state continues. On the other hand, if the lottery is not won, the main control unit 10 controls to move to the initial stage (arrow U in FIG. 9), and the specific gaming state ends.
If the lottery is won, the rush stage may be executed again instead of the additional specialization stage, or the stage may be transferred to the CZ.

(Episode stage)
The episode stage is a gaming state in which the game is controlled to the AT state and the game is played for 18 games.
The episode stage enters from the rush stage based on the number of games defined in the episode pattern (see FIG. 15). When the number of episode rushes is other than the upper limit number (6th) when 18 games are digested, the main control unit 10 controls to shift to the rush stage (arrow W in FIG. 9) and rushes into the episode. When the number of times is the upper limit number of times (sixth time), the main control unit 10 controls to shift to the addition specialization stage (arrow X in FIG. 9).
When the number of episode rushes reaches the upper limit, the stage may be controlled to shift to the ending preparation stage after the episode stage ends.

During the episode stage stay, a predetermined effect is executed on the display 8.
The effect to be executed is associated with the number of times the episode stage is entered, and is composed of 6 types (episodes 1 to 6). In addition, each episode has different production contents (display contents of display 8, story, BGM, etc.).
When moving from the rush stage to the episode stage for the first time (first time), the production of episode 1 is executed, and when moving to the episode stage from the next time onward, the production is performed in the order of "episode 2 → episode 3 → ... → episode 6". Is executed.
Further, during the stay in the episode stage, the subtraction of the remaining difference number is stopped, and the display of the remaining difference number is hidden (for example, grayed out) on the display 8. Although the main control unit 10 subtracts the difference number, the sub control unit 20 may stop the subtraction of the remaining difference number and display it on the display 8.

In the episode stage, an additional lottery for item A is executed.
Specifically, the main control unit 10 determines the number of items A to be added by lottery based on the winning combination of the game this time by referring to the "item A addition lottery table (episode stage)" shown in FIG. Then, the result is stored in the RAM of the main control unit 10.
Then, if the number of items A acquired reaches the specified number (8) during the episode stage stay, the main control unit 10 shifts to the additional special stage after exhausting the remaining number of games in the episode stage. (Arrow X in FIG. 9).
In addition, the larger the number of items A acquired, the more advantageous benefits are given to the player. For example, if the number of items A acquired is 16 or more, the additional special stage is executed twice in a row after the episode stage ends, and if the number is 24 or more, the additional special stage is executed three times in a row. Is executed.
Further, when the item A is won in the additional lottery, it may be notified that the winning game has been won, or that the winning game may be notified in a later game. When notifying in a game after the winning game, for example, the winning operation may be notified according to the push order navigation.

In addition, if the number of items A acquired reaches the specified number (8) during the episode stage stay, it was explained in the case of shifting to the additional special stage after exhausting the remaining number of games in the episode stage. You may move before the number of games in the episode stage is exhausted.
Further, during the stay in the episode stage, only the additional lottery for item A is executed, and the additional lottery for the difference number is not executed, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the additional lottery for the difference number may be executed. ..

(Ending preparation stage)
The ending preparation stage is a gaming state in which the player enters after the end of the additional specialization stage executed after the end of the sixth episode stage (episode 6) (arrow Y in FIG. 9) and is controlled to the AT state.
The remaining difference number at the start of the ending preparation stage is the total value of the remaining difference number at the end of the sixth episode stage (episode 6) and the remaining difference number at the end of the immediately preceding additional special stage.
It is possible to stay in the ending preparation stage until the remaining difference number is exhausted, and when the remaining difference number is exhausted, the main control unit 10 controls to shift to the ending challenge (arrow Z in FIG. 9).

In the ending preparation stage, an ending ticket acquisition lottery, which is the right to execute the ending lottery, is executed.
Specifically, the main control unit 10 determines whether or not to acquire the ending ticket by lottery based on the winning combination of the game this time by referring to the "ending ticket acquisition lottery table" shown in FIG. 52. The result is stored in the RAM of the main control unit 10.
For example, as shown in FIG. 52, when the rare role is won, the probability of winning the lottery is set high, and when the "strong cherry" and the "strong chance" are won, the ending ticket is set. Acquisition is confirmed.

When the lottery is won, the display 8 visually notifies the player that the ending ticket has been obtained, and the number of ending tickets 98 is added by 1 (see FIG. 62 (a)). The number of ending tickets to be added is not limited to one, and may be two or more.
In addition, the number of ending tickets obtained may be different depending on the winning combination. For example, in the case of "strong cherry" with a low winning probability, 5 pieces are obtained, and in the case of "weak cherry", 1 piece is obtained. May be.
Further, an upper limit value (for example, 10) may be set for the number of ending tickets acquired, and when the number of acquired ending tickets reaches the upper limit value, the transition to the ending may be confirmed.
In the present embodiment, since two ending tickets are given as initial values at the start of the ending preparation stage, the lottery for acquiring the third and subsequent ending tickets is executed in the lottery. Not limited to this, the initial value of the ending ticket may be other than 2 (including 0).

Further, the ending ticket may be provided with a plurality of types of tickets having different expectations for transition to the ending.
For example, a gold ticket, a silver ticket, and a bronze ticket may be provided, and the expectations may be different in the ending transition lottery based on the relationship of gold ticket> silver ticket> bronze ticket.
Further, when the ending ticket acquisition lottery is won, the ending ticket number 98 may be set as non-notification (for example, "?" Is displayed) and then notified when the ending challenge is started.
Further, during the stay in the ending preparation stage, not only the lottery for acquiring the ending ticket but also the lottery for adding the remaining difference number or the number of sets in the ending preparation stage may be executed to extend the ending preparation stage.

(Ending challenge)
The ending challenge is a gaming state in which the player enters after the end of the ending preparation stage and is controlled to the AT state.
The ending challenge can stay for the same number of games as the number of ending tickets acquired in the ending preparation stage.
During the stay in the ending challenge, one ending ticket is consumed for each game, and a lottery for transition to the ending is executed based on the winning combination of the game this time.
Specifically, if you win the "1 card combination 1 to 3" or the rare role, the winning of the ending transition lottery will be confirmed.
The winning probability of the ending transition lottery may be different depending on the winning combination, or may be different depending on the type of ending ticket (gold ticket, silver ticket, copper ticket) described above.

If the ending transition lottery is not won by the time the ending ticket becomes "0", a result screen notifying the game result (number of acquired cards, etc.) is displayed on the display 8, and then the main control unit 10 displays the result screen. , Control to move to the initial stage (arrow AB in FIG. 9).
On the other hand, when the ending transition lottery is won, an image notifying the transition to the ending is displayed on the display 8, and then the main control unit 10 controls to shift to the ending (FIG. 9). Arrow AA).
The lottery for acquiring the ending ticket may be executed at the end of the ending preparation stage, or the ending preparation stage and the ending challenge may be combined into one game state.

(ending)
The ending is a gaming state in which the player enters after the end of the ending challenge and is controlled to the AT state.
In the ending, the game is played for 60 games, and when the 60 games are digested, the main control unit 10 controls to shift to the initial stage (arrow AC in FIG. 9).
In addition to rushing from the ending challenge, the ending also rushes when the ending limiter is reached.
That is, when the counter A2 (count value of the number of games in the 3-bet game in the advantageous section) reaches 1425 games (condition 1), or the counter B1 (count value of the acquired number (difference number) in the advantageous section). ) Reaches 2075 sheets (Condition 2).
If any of these conditions is satisfied, the ending will be entered 5 games after the game in which the conditions are satisfied. At this time, for example, "the remaining 〇 games until the ending" is displayed on the display 8 to indicate to the player the timing of shifting to the ending.

Further, in each stage of the specific game state, the end condition of the specific game state may be changed depending on the case where the remaining difference number reaches "0" between the game in which the condition 1 or the condition 2 is satisfied and the time when 5 games are exhausted. It may hold.
In such a case, even though the condition 1 or the condition 2 is satisfied, the stage is shifted to the initial stage without shifting to the ending.
Not limited to this, if condition 1 or condition 2 is satisfied, the ending may be performed without fail.
For example, when the remaining difference number reaches "0" between the game in which the condition 1 or the condition 2 is satisfied and the 5 games are exhausted, the display screen 8 displays a display screen for shifting to the initial stage. At this time, by controlling so as to continue staying in the advantageous section without shifting to the normal section, it may be possible to shift to the ending after 5 games have been digested.
In this way, when the remaining difference number reaches "0", it is once shown as if the specific gaming state (advantageous section) has ended, and then the transition to the ending is notified, so that the player Can surprise and enhance the interest.

Further, the control is not limited to this, and can be controlled as follows.
-Even if the remaining difference number reaches "0" between the game in which the condition 1 or the condition 2 is satisfied and the 5 games are exhausted, the 5 games may be digested and then the ending may be performed.
-The ending may be started in a game in which condition 1 or condition 2 is satisfied.
-If the remaining difference number reaches "0" between the game in which condition 1 or condition 2 is satisfied and the time when 5 games are exhausted, the game shifts to the ending in the game in which the remaining difference number reaches "0". May be good.

Further, if one of the condition 1 and the condition 2 is satisfied and the ending is controlled, then even if the other of the condition 1 and the condition 2 is satisfied, the ending is not controlled again. ..
Not limited to this, the ending may be controlled again. For example, the ending being executed may be forcibly terminated and the ending for 60 games may be executed again from the beginning. Alternatively, the ending may be continued by executing the ending of a predetermined number of games after digesting the running ending by 60 games.

Further, during the ending stay, basically, the additional lottery for the remaining games is not executed, so the ending ends with a fixed number of games (60 games).
Therefore, when the ending limiter is reached (condition 1 or condition 2 is satisfied), if only the 3-bet game is played in the previous games, the ending is 1490 games (1425 games (counter A2 at the time of entering the ending)). (Value indicated by) + 5 games (number of interval games) + 60 games (number of ending stay games)).
As a result, since the ending is always completed before reaching the advantageous section limiter (1500 games), it is possible to surely show the player all the effects of the ending.

Further, the reason why the ending is completed by 1490 games before the predetermined game (10 games) instead of 1500 games of the advantageous section limiter is as follows.
Since the counter A1 regarding the advantageous section limiter counts even when the 2-bet game is executed, for example, if the ending is set to end in 1500 games, the 2-bet game is intentionally or mistakenly played during the advantageous section. If it is executed even once, the limiter of the advantageous section is reached, and the ending ends without seeing all the ending effects.
On the other hand, by setting the ending to end in 1490 games 10 games before, even if several 2-bet games are executed, the ending effect can be shown without reaching the limiter of the advantageous section. Because it can be done.

Up to this point, the configuration of the slot machine 1 and each gaming state have been described, but the slot machine 1 as described above has the following features.
(1) The lottery method for the specific game state is determined according to the winning combination and the number of payouts. (2) The advantageous section can be completed according to the operation mode (pushing order). Granting benefits when the upper limit is reached (4) It is possible to shift from the difference number management type game state to the game number management type game state (5) Difference number management type game state and game number management type game state The addition performance should be standardized. (6) The ball ejection performance can be changed according to the operation mode (pressing). These features will be described in the following order.

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

First, the determination of the lottery method will be described.
If the "push order bells 1 to 6" are won after entering the transition destination determination stage, the sub-control unit 20 displays the push order notification screen (see FIGS. 63 (a), (c), (e)). Display on the vessel 8.
On the push order notification screen, the display corresponding to the push order display pattern is displayed based on the push order display pattern table (see FIG. 64).
The push order display pattern is a display mode of the push order when the "push order bells 1 to 6" are won. Specifically, only the operation order of the winning "push order bells 1 to 6" at the time of the first reel stop operation is displayed, and the remaining two at the time of the second reel stop operation and the third reel stop operation are displayed. Regardless of the operation order, it is set to display "stable" and "turbulence" from left to right.
That is, the correct answer of "push order bells 1 to 6" When the push order is "left → middle → right" or "left → right → middle", the push order display pattern is "1 / stable / turbulent". ..
In addition, the push order display pattern when the correct push order of "push order bells 1 to 6" is "middle → left → right" or "middle → right → left" is "stable / 1 / turbulence". ..
In addition, the push order display pattern when the correct push order of "push order bells 1 to 6" is "right → left → middle" or "right → middle → left" is "stable / turbulent / 1". ..

The push order notification screen has a push order navigation 51a of the first stop button and selection navigations 51b and 51b for navigating the selection of the lottery methods "stable" and "disturbance". The characters "1, stable, turbulent" are displayed in the push order navigation 51a, the selection navigation 51b, and the selection navigation 51c, respectively.
In this way, the display of the lottery method "stable" and "disturbance" is included in the push order navigation and displayed.
When the first reel stop operation is performed according to the push order navigation 51a while the push order notification screen is displayed, the selection operation acceptance screen (see FIGS. 63 (b), (d), (f)) is displayed. ..
At this time, when the first reel stop operation is not performed according to the push order navigation 51a (that is, when the stop button 5 corresponding to the selection navigation of "stable" or "turbulence" is operated first). All the push order navigation 51a, selection navigation 51b, and selection navigation 51c disappear.
Further, the background navigation 52 (52a, 52b, 52c) is displayed on the selection operation acceptance screen. The background navigation 52 is a part of three large areas arranged in the left-right direction.
The background navigation 52a is an area in which information such as "Select with a button!" Is displayed to encourage the player to select "stable" or "disturbed" as a lottery method by operating the stop button 5. be.
The background navigation 52b is a background area of the selection navigation 51b, is a red background, and the character "stable" is further displayed in the background.
The background navigation 52c is a background area of the selection navigation 51c, which is a blue background, and the character "disturbance" is further displayed in the background.

Therefore, the arrangement of "stable" and "turbulence" in the selection operation acceptance screen can also be determined by the colors of the background navigations 52b and 52c. In addition, the arrangement of "stable" and "turbulence" is always in the order from left to right regardless of the type of "pushing order bell". As a result, the slot machine 1 can suppress an erroneous selection operation of the player (that is, a selection error of the lottery methods "stable" and "disturbance").

For example, when the push order notification screen shown in FIG. 63 (a) is displayed at the time of winning the "push order bell 1" or the "push order bell 2", when the player wants to select "stable", the game The person may operate the stop button 5a corresponding to the push order navigation 51a in the first reel stop operation, and then operate the stop button 5b corresponding to the selection navigation 51b in the second reel stop operation.
On the other hand, when it is desired to select "turbulence", the stop button 5c corresponding to the selection navigation 51c may be operated in the second reel stop operation (see FIG. 63 (b)).
Then, the player may operate the remaining stop buttons at the time of the third reel stop operation.

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

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

The main control unit 10 refers to such a lottery method (“stable”, “disturbance”) by referring to the push order display pattern table (FIG. 64 (a)), and the type of the “push order bell” and the corresponding. The decision is made as follows based on the number of payouts in the winning game of "push order bell".
Specifically, when the "push order bell 1", "push order bell 3" and "push order bell 5" are won, the stop operation is performed in the correct push order and eight medals are paid out, the lottery method. To determine "stability".
In addition, when the "push order bell 1", "push order bell 3" and "push order bell 5" are won, the stop operation is performed in the incorrect push order, the bell spills are stopped, and one medal is paid out. Then, "disturbance" is decided as the lottery method.
In addition, when the "push order bell 2", "push order bell 4" and "push order bell 6" are won, the stop operation is performed in the correct push order and eight medals are paid out. To decide.
In addition, when the "push order bell 2", "push order bell 4", and "push order bell 6" are won, the stop operation is performed in the incorrect push order, the bell spills are stopped, and one medal is paid out. Then, "stable" is determined as the lottery method.

Here, whether the player selects "stable" or "disturbance" may be biased for each player due to the personality, taste, etc. of the player.
That is, there is a possibility that the options are biased, such that one player selects only "stable" and the other player selects only "disturbance". In such a case, if the number of payouts is superior or inferior depending on the options, it will be unfair among the players.
Regarding this, since the winning probability of "push order bell" is the same for "left → middle → right" and "left → right → middle" (see Fig. 7 etc.), "1, stable, turbulence" is displayed. In this case, even if the options are biased to one side, the probability of paying out one card and the probability of paying out eight cards are the same. As a result, the superiority or inferiority of the number of payouts does not occur among the players.

In this way, when either "stable" or "disturbance" is selected in the "push order bell" winning game, the main control unit 10 shifts based on the selected lottery method. Execute a pre-determined lottery.
Specifically, when "stable" is selected, the main control unit 10 refers to the "destination destination determination lottery table (stable)" shown in FIG. 35, based on the current destination lottery level. Then, the migration destination is selected by lottery, and the result is stored in the RAM of the main control unit 10.
For example, when the transfer destination lottery level is "level 5", the additional special stage is won with a winning probability of 127/255, CZ3 is won with a winning probability of 128/255, and when it is "level 4". CZ2 wins with a winning probability of 191/255, an additional special stage wins with a winning probability of 64/255, and in the case of "level 3", CZ1 wins with a winning probability of 85/255. CZ2 wins with a winning probability of 170/255, and in the case of "level 2", CZ1 wins with a winning probability of 191/255, CZ2 wins with a winning probability of 64/255, and "level 1" In this case, CZ1 is set to win with a winning probability of 242/255, and CZ2 is won with a winning probability of 13/255.
In this way, the higher the current transfer destination lottery level, the higher the expectation of transition to the specific gaming state.

Further, when "disturbance" is selected, the main control unit 10 makes a transition based on the current transition destination lottery level by referring to the "migration destination determination lottery table (disturbance)" shown in FIG. The destination is determined by lottery, and the result is stored in the RAM of the main control unit 10.
For example, when the transfer destination lottery level is "level 5", the additional special stage is won with a winning probability of 127/255, CZ3 is won with a winning probability of 128/255, and when it is "level 4". CZ3 wins with a winning probability of 128/255, CZ3 wins with a winning probability of 85/255 in the case of "level 3", and winning probability of 51/255 in the case of "level 2". In the case of "level 1", CZ3 is set to win with a winning probability of 32/255.

In this way, when "stable" is selected, it is difficult to win the additional special stage or CZ3 as the transfer destination in the transfer destination determination lottery, but any of CZ1, CZ2, additional special stage, and CZ3. On the other hand, if "disturbance" is selected, there is a high probability that the player will win the special stage or CZ3 as a transition destination, but the probability of not winning is also set high.
Therefore, a player who wants to surely shift to an advantageous gaming state after the transition destination determination stage can select "stable" as the lottery method, while the transition to the specific gaming state and the non-winning state can be selected. A player who thinks about one or eight can select "disturbance" as the lottery method.
In this way, it is possible to realize playability such as being able to select a lottery method for a lottery for determining a transition destination, and it is possible to suppress a decline in interest.

Further, in the next game of the winning game of "pushing order bells 1 to 6", an effect for notifying the transition destination is performed.
For example, as shown in FIGS. 64 (b) and 64 (c), an image imitating a roulette (roulette image) is displayed on the display 8, and the item indicated by the arrow image when the rotation of the roulette image is stopped is An effect is performed to notify the migration destination.
In the roulette image, the displayed items and the area ratio of each item are different for each lottery method (“stable”, “disturbance”). For example, a plurality of migration destinations are displayed, and the area ratio corresponding to the winning probability of each migration destination is displayed. The display mode of the roulette image is not limited to this, and in the transition destination determination lottery, the transition destination that does not win or the area ratio different from the winning probability may be displayed.

In addition, in the transition destination determination stage, in addition to the transition destination determination lottery executed when the above-mentioned "push order bell" is won, the transition destination lottery is also performed in the next game of the "push order bell" winning game. ..
Specifically, when "stable" is selected as the lottery method, the main control unit 10 refers to the "additional special stage direct hit lottery table (stable)" shown in FIG. 37, so that the game can be played this time. Based on the winning combination, it is determined by lottery whether or not to shift to the additional specialization stage, and the result is stored in the RAM of the main control unit 10.
For example, as shown in FIG. 37, when the "weak cherry" or "strong cherry" is won with a probability of 3/255 and the "weak chance", "watermelon" or "strong chance" is won, Winning is set to be confirmed.
When the lottery is won, the main control unit 10 controls to move to the additional specialization stage (arrow K in FIG. 9).
If the lottery is won, the stage will shift to the additional special stage only if the CZ3 has not been won in the transfer destination determination lottery executed with the winning of the above-mentioned "push order bell".

When "disturbance" is selected as the lottery method, the main control unit 10 refers to the "CZ3 direct hit lottery table (disturbance)" shown in FIG. 38, based on the winning combination of the game this time. Whether or not to transfer to CZ3 is determined by lottery, and the result is stored in the RAM of the main control unit 10.
For example, as shown in FIG. 38, when a "weak cherry", a "weak chance" or a "watermelon" is won with a probability of 3/255 and a "strong cherry" or a "strong chance" is won, Winning is set to be confirmed.
When the lottery is won, the main control unit 10 controls to shift to CZ3 (arrow J in FIG. 9).
In this way, in the transition destination determination stage, not only the "push order bell" is won, but also the extra special stage and the transition lottery to CZ3 are performed with the winning of the rare role as an opportunity. You can expect to win the role of rare during the conversion stage, and you can enhance your interest.
If "Stable" is selected as the lottery method, the lottery for transition to the additional special stage is won (see Fig. 37), and if "Disturbance" is selected as the lottery method, the game is transferred to CZ3. The case of winning the transition lottery (see FIG. 38) has been described, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the additional special zone and / or CZ3 may be won in one or both of "stable" and "turbulence". ..

As described above, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, since the player can select the lottery method for the specific gaming state (AT state), it is possible to prevent the lottery regarding the specific gaming state (AT state) from becoming monotonous. It is possible to prevent a decline in interest.
Further, since the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment is a gaming machine (AT machine) in which the "pushing order bell" is won with a high probability (see FIG. 7 and the like), the period until the lottery method is decided can be shortened. It is possible to play a game without wasting an advantageous section in the transition destination determination stage.
In addition, since the lottery method is determined based on two or more types of winning combinations (pushing order bells 1 to 6), the number of payouts will always increase only when one lottery method (stable or disturbed) is selected. (Payout of 8 cards) ”can be prevented from occurring in an unequal situation.
For example, if the "push order bell 1" is won, the number of payouts will increase (8 payouts) if the lottery method (stable) is selected, but if the "push order bell 2" is won, When the lottery method (stable) is selected, the number of payouts decreases (one payout). In this way, it is possible to prevent the above-mentioned unequal situation from occurring.
Further, when displaying the push order navigation when the "push order bells 1 to 6" are won, the positional relationship of the display related to the navigation other than the first reel stop operation can be made uniform. For example, regardless of which of "Pushing order bells 1 to 6" is won, "Stable" is displayed on the left side and "Disturbance" is displayed on the right side, so press the left side = "Stable" and press the right side = "Disturbance". You can play the game without breaking the rules.

On the other hand, the conventional gaming machine (for example, the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1) has an AT such as a lottery for shifting to the AT state during the non-AT state and a lottery for adding the number of AT games during the AT state. A lottery regarding the condition is conducted.
However, in this gaming machine, since the lottery method for the AT state cannot be selected, the lottery for the AT state becomes monotonous, and there is a risk that the interest will be reduced.

(Navigation when the power is cut off during the transition destination decision stage stay)
Next, with reference to FIG. 65, control at the time of power failure / recovery when a power failure occurs during the stay in the transition destination determination stage will be described.
As the timing when the power is cut off, during the game involving the selection operation of "stable" and "disturbance" while staying in the transition destination determination stage (the game in which the push order bell was first won after entering the transition destination determination stage). The case where it occurs will be described as an example.

As shown in FIGS. 65 (a) and 65 (b), if a power failure occurs before the first reel stop operation is performed, the main control unit 10 is informed of the time when the power is turned off (the winning combination is The push order bell role, the stop operation mode is before the first reel stop operation, etc.) are stored (retracted) in the RAM.
After recovering from the power outage, the main control unit 10 reads the information at the time of the power outage from the RAM, refers to the push order display pattern table, and the information of the push order display pattern at the time of the power outage "1 / stable / "Disturbance" is transmitted to the sub-control unit 20.

The sub control unit 20 causes the display 8 to display the information based on the information of the push order display pattern received from the main control unit 10.
In this case, the push order navigation 51a for the first reel stop operation is displayed. As a result, the player can recognize the push order displayed in the game this time even if the power is cut off during the game.
On the other hand, the selection navigation 51b, 51c (stable, turbulent) and the background navigation 52a, 52b, 52c are not displayed.
Further, the display 8 displays a character display, a character, or the like that prompts the restart of the game, such as "advance the game", and produces an effect different from the normal time. As a result, a background image different from the case where the power is cut off is displayed, so that the player can be notified that the power is cut off and the game is after the return.
Not limited to this, the correct push order may be notified by displaying "1", "2", and "3" as the push order navigation displayed when the power is turned off and on.

Next, as shown in FIGS. 65 (d) and 65 (e), after the "push order bell" is won, after the first reel stop operation is performed and before the second reel stop operation is performed. The case where the power is cut off will be described as an example.
Also in this case, similarly to the above, the main control unit 10 is informed of the occurrence of power failure (the winning combination is the push order bell combination, the stop operation mode is the first reel stop operation, and before the second reel stop operation. (Something, etc.) is stored (saved) in the RAM.
In the same manner as described above, the main control unit 10 reads the information when the power is cut off from the RAM, refers to the push order display pattern table, and displays the information on the push order display pattern when the power is cut off even after the power is turned off. It is transmitted to the sub-control unit 20.
In the examples of FIGS. 65 (d) to 65 (f), the first reel stop operation is performed when a power failure occurs, and the state is before the second reel stop operation. Therefore, the main control unit 10 is based on the information of the push order display pattern. The information "none (operated) / stable / turbulence" of the push order display pattern in which the push order navigation information of the first stop button is deleted is transmitted to the sub-control unit 20.
The sub control unit 20 causes the display 8 to display the information based on the information of the push order display pattern received from the main control unit 10.
In this case, all the navigations of the push order navigation 51a, the selection navigation 51b, 51c (stable, turbulent), and the background navigation 52a, 52b, 52c of the first reel stop operation are not displayed.

In this way, in the transition destination determination stage, the power is cut off until the first reel stop operation is performed, and when it returns after that, the push order navigation is displayed, but "stable" and "disturbance" are displayed. Is not displayed.
In addition, when the power is cut off between the time when the first reel is stopped and before the second reel is stopped, and then the power is restored, the push order navigation is performed in addition to "stability" and "disturbance". Is not displayed either.
With such control, it is possible to divert the display of the push order navigation when the power is turned off and back, which is common to a plurality of models, and the manufacturing cost of the slot machine 1 can be reduced.
The push order navigation is an indispensable navigation when recovering from a power failure in an AT machine having a 6-choice bell (push order bells 1 to 6) and a 3-choice bell (push order bells 1 to 3), while "stable". "" And "Disturbance" are not essential navigation for AT machines with 6-choice bells or 3-choice bells.
Therefore, it is possible to make it highly versatile so that it can be diverted to other models by displaying only the push order navigation as the navigation displayed when the power is turned off and on. Further, it is possible to reduce the amount of data for displaying when the power is turned off and on.

Not limited to this, "stable" and "disturbance" may be displayed as the navigation displayed when the power is turned off and restored.
As a result, when the power is cut off while the lottery method (“stable”, “disturbance”) can be selected, the player is made to select the lottery method (“stable”, “disturbance”) at the time of recovery. be able to.
In addition, only one of "stable" and "turbulence" may be displayed, and by displaying "2" and "3" instead of "stable" and "turbulence", the correct answer pressing order can be displayed. It may be notified.

In "(1) determining the lottery method of the transfer destination determination lottery according to the winning combination and the number of payouts", the following modification may be used.
In the above explanation, the case of selecting the lottery method for performing the transition lottery to the specific game state (AT state) has been described, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the score acquisition lottery, the transition lottery to the pseudo bonus, and the bug mode transition are not limited to this. The lottery method may be selected in the various lottery described above, such as a lottery and a lottery for adding the difference number.
The main control unit 10 can also determine the lottery method (“stable”, “disturbance”) regardless of the number of payouts. That is, the main control unit 10 may make a determination based on the type of the "push order bell" and the stop button 5 at the time of the second reel stop operation by referring to the push order display pattern table.
Further, in the above explanation, the lottery method (“stable”, “disturbance”) is determined based on the winning combination and the number of payouts. Based on this, the lottery method may be selected. Further, the lottery method may be selected based on the combination of the number of bets and the symbols displayed as stopped.
Further, in the above explanation, by setting two payout numbers (1 or 8) for one winning combination, one can be selected from two lottery methods, but three or more payouts can be made. You may set a number and choose from three or more lottery methods.
For example, when the "push order bell 1" is won, the first right push causes 0 cards (missing the push order bell), and when the "push order bell 1" is won, 0 cards are paid out. In the case of, a new lottery method (“heaven”) may be provided, or these lottery methods may be selected by lottery. In the lottery method "heaven", the winning probability for CZ2 and CZ3 is set higher than "stable" and lower than "turbulence", and the probability of non-winning is higher than "stable" and higher than "turbulence". It is preferable to set it low.

(2) It is possible to end the advantageous section according to the operation mode (pushing order). The slot machine 1 in the present embodiment uses "(1) a lottery method for a specific game state according to the winning combination and the number of payouts. As described in "Determining", the game state to be transferred after the transition destination determination stage is completed is determined based on the lottery method (stable, turbulent).
The slot machine 1 in the present embodiment has a feature that an advantageous section can be terminated based on the selection of one lottery method (disturbance) as the lottery method.

As described above, when "stable" is selected as the lottery method by the operation of the stop buttons 5a to 5c by the player in the first "pushing order bells 1 to 6" winning game after entering the transition destination determination stage. Either the CZ or the additional specialization stage will be won, and the advantageous section will continue after the transition destination determination stage is completed.
On the other hand, when "disturbance" is selected as the lottery method by the operation of the stop buttons 5a to 5c by the player, "non-winning" is selected with high probability in the transition destination determination lottery (see FIG. 36), and the transition is made. After the pre-determination stage is over, there is a high probability that the advantageous section will end.
Therefore, the player can select "stable" as the lottery method when he / she wants to surely stay in the advantageous section after the end of the transition destination determination stage, while when he / she wants to end the advantageous section. , "Disturbance" can be selected as the lottery method.
In this way, it is possible to select whether to continue the advantageous section or end the advantageous section according to the operation mode (pushing order) by the player.

By the way, the player has to finish the game unavoidably due to the situation caused by the player's personal circumstances, the situation where the closing time of the game hall has come, etc., despite the advantageous gaming state. May have to be.
In such a case, if the game is stopped in an advantageous gaming state during business hours, there is a high possibility that other players who will play the game after that will be so-called "hyenas" and feel regrettable.
In addition, if the game is stopped in an advantageous gaming state at the closing time, if the system of the slot machine 1 is not reset by the next business day, another player who first played the game after the start of the next business day. In addition, the advantageous state may be taken over.
Therefore, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, in a situation where the player is forced to finish the game during the game, in the transition destination determination stage, as a lottery method according to the operation mode (pushing order) by the player, " By selecting "Disturbance", it is possible to end the advantageous section with a high probability. As a result, it is possible to alleviate the regrettable feelings of the player by getting out of the advantageous gaming state.

As described above, the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment ends the advantageous section in the specific game (the winning game of the "pushing order bell") in the advantageous section according to the operation mode (pushing order) by the player. Is possible.
Further, since the advantageous section can be ended only by performing the stop operation, the advantageous section can be ended by a simple operation without performing a complicated operation.
Therefore, even if the player has to stop the game unavoidably, he / she can end the advantageous section by a simple operation and leave the slot machine 1 without worrying about hyenas or the like.
On the other hand, by selecting the continuation of the advantageous section (selecting "stable") by the stop operation by the player, it is possible to meet the needs of the player who wants to play the game without ending the advantageous section in the game. ..

On the other hand, the conventional gaming machine (for example, the gaming machine described in Patent Document 2) counts the number of games and the number of acquired games in the advantageous section, and when the counting result reaches a specific value, the advantageous section. Is to terminate.
By the way, in a game hall where such a pachinko / pachislot machine is installed, when the pachinko / pachislot machine is closed while the pachinko / pachislot machine is in the advantageous section, the advantageous section can be terminated by performing a setting change operation or the like by the operation of a clerk. Will be. Generally, the setting change is realized by turning off the power once and then turning on the power again.
Therefore, in such a gaming machine, the clerk needs to perform complicated operations in order to end the advantageous section.

In "(2) It is possible to end the advantageous section according to the operation mode (pushing order)", the following modification may be used.
In the above explanation, when "disturbance" is selected as the lottery method, there is a high probability that the advantageous section will be played after the next game of a specific game ("pushing order bells 1 to 6" winning game of the transition destination determination stage) is completed. Although the case where the game can be ended has been described, the present invention is not limited to this, and the advantageous section may be ended after the end of a specific game or after two or more games have elapsed from the specific game.
Further, in the above explanation, when "disturbance" is selected as the lottery method, the player may win the additional special stage or CZ3, and the advantageous section does not necessarily end. When "disturbance" is selected, the advantageous section may always end.
Further, in the non-AT state, the player may enter the "specific zone" every predetermined number of games (for example, 100 games), and in this case, "stable" and "disturbance" may be selected. For example, when "stable" is selected, the advantageous section always continues after that, and when "turbulence" is selected, the advantageous section ends with a probability of 99% and is advantageous with a probability of 1%. The section may be continued. This makes it easy to end the advantageous section in a predetermined cycle (every 100 games).
Also, in the specific game state (AT state), if you enter the specific zone and select "stable", the advantageous section will always continue, and if you select "turbulence", the advantageous section will always continue. May be terminated. As a result, in a situation where the player is forced to stop the game during an advantageous game state, the AT state can be reliably terminated by playing the game to a specific zone.
Further, in the above explanation, the case where the lottery method (stable, turbulent) is selected while staying in the transition destination determination stage has been described, but instead of or in addition to this, the normal game state, the specific game state, and the pseudo game state are used. The lottery method (stable, turbulent) may be selectable in the game state such as bonus and CZ.

(3) Granting a privilege when the upper limit of the additional difference number is reached In the slot machine 1 in the present embodiment, as described above, in the additional special stage, the difference number can be added when a specific role is won. Yes, the number of additional difference sheets obtained changes according to the number of consecutive winnings of the loop lottery executed at that time.
Then, by winning consecutively in the loop lottery, when the additional difference number calculated by winning one specific combination reaches the upper limit, the number of guaranteed winning of the specific combination is given as a privilege. It has such characteristics.

FIG. 60 shows a partial example of the effect performed on the display 8 during the stay in the additional specialization stage.
If a specific role is won while staying in the special stage for addition, an image prompting the stop operation of the "Red 7" symbol is displayed based on the operation of the start lever 3 of the winning game (for example, "Red 7". "Aim!"), And a push order navigation that prompts the reverse push is displayed (FIG. 60 (a)).
At this time, for example, when "1 card combination 1" or "replay 1" is won, the single 7 set can be stopped, and 10 cards are selected as the additional unit difference number.
Further, when the "1 piece combination 2" is won, the double 7 set can be stopped, and 20 pieces are selected as the additional unit difference number.
Further, when "Replays 2 to 4" are won, the clown alignment can be stopped, and 30 pieces are selected as the additional unit difference number.
An image (for example, +30) showing the determined number of additional unit differences is notified to the player on the display 8 after the third reel stop operation (FIG. 60 (b)).

Further, when the specific combination is won, if the loop lottery described above is won, an image imitating the effect button 2c is displayed, and the player is urged to operate the effect button 2c (FIG. 60 (c)). ..
When the operation of the effect button 2c is accepted, an image is displayed notifying that the additional unit difference number is added by the number of times the loop lottery is continuously won (the number of times the loop lottery is won). For example, when the number of additional unit differences is "30" and the number of loop lottery winnings is "2", it is displayed as "+30" → "+60" → "+90" (FIGS. 60 (d) and (e)). ), The additional difference number calculated when the specific winning combination is won once is displayed.
In this way, even if a small number of additional unit differences is selected, the player can play with the expectation that a large number of additional difference sheets can be obtained due to the occurrence of the button effect, which enhances the interest. be able to.
Even if the loop lottery is not won, the button effect may be generated to give a feeling of expectation of addition.

Then, when the additional difference number calculated by winning one specific combination reaches the upper limit value (for example, 300) (FIG. 61 (a)), further loop lottery is forcibly executed. However, as a privilege, the number of guarantees for winning a specific role is added once.
If the number of guaranteed winnings of the specific combination is "0", the additional specialization stage ends after the predetermined number of games (5 games) is exhausted, and continues if the number of guaranteed winnings of the specific combination is 1 or more.
Therefore, by adding 1 to the number of guaranteed winning of a specific role, the number of times that a specific role can be won will increase, the period of stay in the additional special stage will be extended, and the number of additional difference sheets will increase. It will be.
In addition, when the number of guaranteed winning of a specific combination is 0 and the number of guaranteed winning of a specific combination is added by 1, item B is replenished (added) to the item B display areas 90 to 94 (FIG. 61). (B)). Therefore, when the number of the remaining items B is 4 or less, the number of remaining games in the additional special stage is substantially added.

As described above, the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment has the right to extend the special combination stage even if the upper limit of the number of additional difference sheets calculated by the winning of the specific combination is reached. In order to grant the number of guarantees, when the number of guarantees for winning a specific role is "0", the number of guarantees for winning a specific role is given, and the period of stay in the additional special stage is extended (the number of remaining games is added). Therefore, it is possible to reduce the sense of loss given to the player and prevent the deterioration of the interest.

On the other hand, in the conventional gaming machine (for example, the gaming machine described in Patent Document 3), an upper limit value is set for the number of additional difference sheets, and the upper limit value is not exceeded.
For this reason, by setting an upper limit value for the additional difference number, it is possible to prevent excessive profit from being given to the player, but when the upper limit value is reached, the difference number that was supposed to be added disappears. Therefore, there is a risk that the player may feel lost and the interest may be reduced.

In "(3) Granting a privilege when the upper limit of the number of additional sheets is reached", the following modification may be used.
In the above explanation, when the number of additional differences calculated with the winning of one specific combination reaches the upper limit (for example, 300), the number of guaranteed winnings of the specific combination is given as a privilege. However, the benefits granted are not limited to this.
For example, the additional difference number may be further granted, the execution right of the additional special stage may be granted, or the execution right of another gaming state (episode stage, ending, etc.) may be granted.
Further, although the upper limit value is uniformly (300 sheets), the upper limit value may be changed according to the value indicated by the counter A1 or the value indicated by the counter B1. For example, when the value indicated by the counter A1 or the counter B2 is close to the advantageous section limiter, the upper limit value may be changed low (for example, 100).
Further, when the additional difference number reaches the upper limit value (for example, 300), it may be determined by lottery whether or not to give the privilege based on a predetermined winning probability (for example, 50%).
Further, the calculation of the additional difference number is not limited to the above (formula). For example, each time a loop lottery is won, the difference number to be added or the loop rate may be determined. Instead of the loop lottery, the number of times to execute the addition is determined, and the difference number to be added is determined by the number of times. You may.

(4) It is possible to change from the difference number management type game state to the game number management type game state. The slot machine 1 in the present embodiment has a difference number management type game state (AT state) in the specific game state (AT state). Based on the specific right (ending ticket) acquired in the ending preparation stage, ending challenge) (hereinafter, difference number management type AT), the game shifts to the game number management type game state (ending) (hereinafter, game number management type AT). It has the characteristic of doing.

FIG. 62 shows a partial example of the effect performed on the display 8 during the ending preparation stage, the ending challenge, and the ending stay.
During the stay in the ending preparation stage, a lottery for winning the ending ticket for each game is held until the remaining difference number 99 becomes "0", and if the lottery is won, the ending ticket is won on the display 8. Is notified and the number of ending tickets 98 is added (see FIG. 62 (a)).
Then, in the ending preparation stage, when the remaining difference number 99 becomes "0", the ending ticket acquired at the present time is retained (memorized) and the process proceeds to the ending challenge (see FIG. 62 (b)).

During the ending challenge stay, the game will be played for the number of ending tickets that have been acquired, and the ending transition lottery will be held for each game.
When the lottery is won (for example, when "1 card combination 1 to 3" is won), an image prompting the stop operation of the "BAR" symbol is displayed based on the operation of the start lever 3 of the winning game (for example, when the "1 card combination 1 to 3" is won). For example, "Aim for BAR!") Is displayed, and a push order navigation that prompts the reverse push is displayed to prompt the player to operate (see FIG. 62 (c)).
Then, after the operation of stopping the third reel, an image notifying the transition to the ending is displayed, and the transition from the next game to the ending is performed (see FIG. 62 (d)). In addition, you may move after consuming all the ending tickets without moving from the next game.
During the ending stay, a fixed number of games (100 remaining games) are executed, and when the remaining 100 games are exhausted, the specific game state ends (see FIG. 62 (e)), and the stage shifts to the initial stage.

As described above, the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment can shift from the difference number management type gaming state to the game number management type gaming state, and the game characteristics change from the difference number management type to the game number. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the game from becoming monotonous and prevent the deterioration of the interest.
In addition, the transition from the difference number management type game state to the game number management type game state is performed when the lottery based on the specific right (ending ticket) acquired by the difference number management type AT is won. The managed AT can be played as a game with a sense of tension, not just a digestion game.

In addition, since the game number management type AT (ending) ends by digesting a fixed number of games, it does not continue semi-permanently, and only the game number management type AT continues for a long time and the game becomes monotonous. It is possible to prevent a person from feeling bored in the game state of the game number management type.
Similarly, by controlling not to add the difference number managed by the difference number management type AT, only the difference number management type AT continues for a long time and the game becomes monotonous, and the player is the difference number management type game. It is also possible to prevent the condition from feeling boring.

On the other hand, the conventional gaming machine (for example, the gaming machine described in Patent Document 4) is a game by notifying the player of an operation method that is advantageous to the player while the number of remaining games remains. It controls the game state of the game number management type, which enables the player to obtain a predetermined profit.
However, in this gaming machine, although the game ends when the number of remaining games reaches "0", a large number of games can be acquired (added) by satisfying a specific condition, and in some cases, the number of games can be managed. In some cases, the condition continued semi-permanently. Therefore, the game becomes monotonous after only the game number management type game state, and the player may feel bored with the game number management type AT state.
In addition, since there is no change in the game playability of the game number management type, there is a risk that the game will become monotonous and the interest will be reduced.

In "(4) It is possible to shift from the AT state of the difference number management type to the AT state of the game number management type", the following modification may be used.
In the above explanation, the case where the lottery for transition to the game number management type AT is performed based on the specific right acquired in the difference number management type AT has been described, but the difference is based on the specific right acquired in the game number management type AT. A transfer lottery to the number management type AT may be performed, and the difference number management type AT transferred to the lottery after winning may be terminated by digesting a fixed difference number.
Further, it may be applied to a management method other than the difference number management type and the game number management type. For example, it may be applied to the push order navigation number management type, the payout number management type, the small winning number winning number management type, the small winning winning number management type, etc. May be.

(5) Sharing the additional performance of the difference number management type gaming state and the game number management type gaming state The slot machine 1 in the present embodiment has a bug mode that is advantageous to the player.
The bug mode shifts from the non-bug mode when the bug mode transition lottery is won in the gaming state excluding the specific gaming state.
Specifically, the main control unit 10 refers to the "bug mode lottery table" shown in FIG. 53, and decides the transition to the bug mode by lottery when the "common bell" is won, and as a result, Is stored in the RAM of the main control unit 10.
For example, as shown in FIG. 53, it is set to win the bug mode with a probability of 1/255 and win a bug fake with a probability of 25/255.
If a winning combination other than the "common bell" is won, a lottery for shifting to the bug mode may be executed.

When the bug mode is won, the main control unit 10 controls to shift to the specific gaming state (additional specialization stage) via the precursor stage (precursor C) (arrow G in FIG. 9).
That is, if the bug mode is won, it is possible to shift to a specific game state (additional specialization stage) without going through a pseudo bonus or CZ. Not limited to this, one or both of the pseudo bonus and CZ may be passed through, and the stage may not be transferred to the additional specialization stage.
The end of the bug mode ends by shifting to the non-bug mode at the end of the advantageous section.
In this way, by winning the bug mode during the normal gaming state, the transition to the specific gaming state is confirmed, and then the bug mode continues until the transition to the normal gaming state (until the advantageous section ends). become. Therefore, during the bug mode, it is in an advantageous state for the player.

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

In precursor C, a special effect (bug effect) that is not executed in the non-bug mode is executed.
Specifically, the following bug effects are executed in the notification means (display 8, speaker 9, lamp 11, etc.) and the operation means (effect button 2c, stop button 5, etc.).
For example, as bug effects related to display, "a noise image is displayed on the display screen of the display 8", "the display screen of the display 8 is displayed left and right or upside down", and "the same is repeated on the display 8". The production (line production, stage movement production, etc.) is executed. "
In addition, as bug effects related to sound, there are "noise sound enters the effect sound and sound effect", "start lever operation sound and button operation sound are generated multiple times", "all sounds disappear" and the like.
In addition, as bug effects related to the housing, "the operation reaction of the stop button 5 and the effect button 2c becomes slow (operation is invalid for a certain period of time)", "the reel 41 rotates at a non-constant speed (stepping wind)", and " The lamp 11 emits light in a contradictory color when a small winning combination is won, or "all the lamps 11 go out".

In this way, in precursor C, a special effect that is not executed during the non-bug mode is executed, so that the player can feel a sense of discomfort, and by giving the player a sense of expectation of transition to the bug mode, the game can be played. Can enhance the interest of.
If a specific bug effect is executed among the above bug effects, the bug mode may be confirmed.

In addition, in the precursor C executed when the bug fake is won, when the pseudo bonus transition lottery is won, the bug mode precursor game is exhausted and then the transition to the bug mode is performed. That is, even if the bug fake is won, it may be rewritten to win the bug mode, so that the player's expectation can be attracted to the end.

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

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

As described above, although it is controlled by the game number management type AT during the bug mode, it has a feature that the additional performance is the same as that of the difference number management type AT in the non-bug mode.
Specifically, during the bug mode, in the additional lottery for the difference number, the additional performance (for example, the additional number and the additional winning probability) can be improved by referring to the same lottery table as the difference number management type AT in the non-bug mode. It is becoming common.

For example, in the additional specialization stage in the bug mode, the additional unit difference number lottery is executed as in the non-bug mode. In this case, the main control unit 10 determines the number of additional unit differences by lottery by referring to the same lottery table (additional unit difference number determination table (FIG. 44)) as in the non-bug mode. That is, in the bug mode, the "additional unit difference number" determined in the additional unit difference number lottery is applied as the "additional unit game number".
Further, in the additional special stage in the bug mode, the additional lottery for the remaining difference number is executed as in the non-bug mode. In this case, the main control unit 10 refers to the same lottery table (difference number addition lottery table (FIG. 43)) as in the non-bug mode, and determines the difference number to be added by lottery. That is, in the bug mode, the "additional difference number" determined in the difference number addition lottery is applied as the "additional game number".
Also, in the rush stage in the bug mode, as in the non-bug mode, the lottery is executed with the winning of the rare role as an opportunity. In this case, the main control unit 10 determines the number of additions (the number of addition games) by lottery by referring to the same lottery table (additional lottery table (FIG. 48)) as in the non-bug mode.

As described above, since the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment has a difference number management type AT and a game number management type AT as the types of AT states, the game does not become monotonous and the interest is reduced. Can be prevented.
Further, the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment refers to the same lottery table as the difference number management type AT in the non-bug mode in the game number management type AT in the bug mode, and performs various processing related to the addition.
Therefore, in both additional lottery, the number of additional additions determined and the winning probability are the same. As a result, additional lottery can be performed for each type of AT state without having to manage the lottery table or the like individually. Therefore, a plurality of types of AT states can be displayed without increasing the storage capacity of the ROM of the main control unit 10. Can be managed.

On the other hand, the conventional gaming machine (for example, the gaming machine described in Patent Document 4) acquires the number of games based on the condition that a predetermined condition is satisfied, and the acquired number of games remains. In the meantime, by notifying the operation method that is advantageous to the player, the player is controlled to a game number management type gaming state that enables the player to obtain a predetermined profit.
However, in this gaming machine, a large number of games can be acquired (added) by satisfying a specific condition during the game number management type gaming state, and in some cases, the game number management type gaming state is semi-permanent. In some cases, it continued. Therefore, the game becomes monotonous after only the game number management type game state, and the player may feel bored with the game number management type AT state.
In addition, since there is no change in the game playability of the game number management type, there is a risk that the game will become monotonous and the interest will be reduced.

In "(5) sharing the additional performance of the difference number management type game state and the game number management type game state", the following modification may be used.
In the above explanation, the case where the additional performance of the difference number management type AT and the game number management type AT is shared has been described, but the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, the push order navigation number management type AT, the payout number management type AT, and the like. A part or all of the small winning combination winning number management type AT, the small winning number winning number management type AT, and the like may be adopted to standardize the additional performance.
In addition, when entering a specific game state (additional specialization stage), it is not notified whether the AT has entered the difference number management type AT or the game number management type AT, and the display mode such as the remaining difference number and the number of remaining games is displayed. They may be the same. As a result, the player cannot recognize which AT state is controlled until the displayed numerical value (number of remaining sheets or number of remaining games) is subtracted, so that the player can be attracted to the interest.
Further, at the time of entering the specific game state (additional specialization stage), it may be made to appear to be controlled by the difference number management type AT, and from the middle, it may be made to appear to be controlled by the game number management type AT. .. For example, by displaying "150" remaining on the display screen and displaying the number of remaining games at the timing when the remaining difference number reaches "0", the difference number management type AT is changed to the game number management type AT. You may make it look like you have been promoted.

(6) The ball ejection performance can be changed according to the operation mode (pressing). The slot machine 1 in the present embodiment has a stable mode and an unstable mode as game modes related to ball ejection, and is stable. The mode is a mode in which the ball ejection wave (ball ejection performance) is gentle, and the unstable mode is a mode in which the ball ejection wave (ball ejection performance) is rougher than the stable mode.
The slot machine 1 of the present embodiment has a feature that the mode related to the ball ejection can be selected by the operation of the player and the ball ejection performance can be controlled.

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

FIG. 66 shows an example of an effect executed by the display 8 during a normal stay in the stage.
When the player wins "1 card combination 1 to 3" for the first time after shifting to the advantageous section, it is the timing at which the specific symbol combination can be stopped and displayed based on the operation of the start lever 3 of the winning game (for example). The conditions for shifting to the stable mode, the symbol image that needs to be pressed, the order of pressing (forward pressing), etc.) are displayed (FIG. 66 (b)).
In this winning game, the "red 7_2" symbol on the lower reel 41a, the "cherry" symbol on the middle reel 41b, and the "blank" symbol on the upper reel 41c are pushed forward to "bite" each to make an effective line. The symbol combination of "Red 7_2, Cherry, Blank" is stopped and displayed above.

On the other hand, in the winning game, if the "bita push" is not performed, or if the stop operation is performed other than the forward push, another symbol combination different from the specific symbol combination (the symbol combination corresponding to one payout) is stopped. Is displayed.
Then, after the transition to the advantageous section, if the specific symbol combination is stopped and displayed three times in a row at the timing of winning the "1 card combination 1 to 3" three times, the main control unit 10 shifts to the stable mode. (FIG. 66 (c)).
On the other hand, if the specific symbol combination cannot be stopped and displayed when the "1 card combination 1 to 3" is won even once at the "1 card combination 1 to 3" winning timing, the transition to the stable mode is performed. Limited and unstable mode is maintained.
In this way, if the specific symbol combination cannot be won at the time of winning "1 card combination 1 to 3" even once, the player cannot shift to the stable mode until the next shift to the advantageous section. The probability of transition to stable mode changes depending on the technical capabilities of.
Therefore, the technical intervention of the player is increased, and the game can be made interesting.

In the stable mode, the acquisition control of the random number value is controlled differently from that in the unstable mode.
Specifically, in the unstable mode, the main control unit 10 sets the acquisition range of the random number values to, for example, 0 to 254 (255), whereas in the stable mode, the acquisition range of the random number values. Is 0 to 1 (2 pieces).
This is because the main control unit 10 acquires a random number value in the acquisition range of 0 to 254 and then clears the 7-bit value of the acquired random value value to "0", thereby disturbing the randomness used in various processes. All numerical values are set to "0" or "1".

In the stable mode, various lottery is executed based on the random number value (“0” or “1”) acquired in this way, so that the lottery result is biased.
For example, as described above, while staying in the normal stage (during high accuracy), a lottery for shifting to a pseudo bonus is executed when the rare role is won (see FIGS. 20 and 21). In the lottery, when the "weak cherry" is won, as shown in FIG. 67 (a), "0 to 202" corresponds to "non-winning" and "203 to 228" corresponds to "fake". However, "229-254" corresponds to "winning". In this case, in the stable mode in which the random number value to be acquired is "0" or "1", "non-winning" is always determined.
When the "strong cherry" is won, "0 to 126" corresponds to "fake" and "127 to 254" corresponds to "winning" as random values. In this case, in the stable mode, "fake" is always determined.
Therefore, in the stable mode, no matter which rare role is won, the pseudo bonus will not be won, and the "non-winning" or "fake" will be won.

As a result, during the stable mode, the transition from the normal gaming state to the pseudo bonus occurs when the score reaches the specified value (2000) or when the value indicated by the counter A2 reaches the number of pseudo bonus ceiling games. Become.
However, since the above random number acquisition control is performed during the stable mode, it is difficult to accumulate scores in the normal gaming state.
Specifically, when the score acquisition lottery is executed with the winning of the replay role or the bell role during the normal stage, the random number value to be acquired is "0" or "1", so FIG. 22 shows. As shown, since "1" is always selected as the score, it is difficult to accumulate the score.
Therefore, in the non-AT state, the opportunity to shift to the pseudo-bonus is substantially when the counter A2 reaches the number of pseudo-bonus ceiling games.

The number of pseudo-bonus ceiling games in the stable mode is determined based on the set value currently set in the slot machine 1 when the stable mode is won.
For example, "180 games" are set for settings 1 to 3, and "200 games" are set for settings 4 to 6.
In this way, during the stable mode, the number of pseudo-bonus ceiling games is set to be smaller than the number of pseudo-bonus ceiling games (500 games) in the unstable mode (the ceiling is set low).
Therefore, in the stable mode, it is unlikely that you will win the lottery to shift to the pseudo-bonus triggered by the winning of the rare role, or the lottery to shift to the pseudo-bonus triggered by reaching the specified number of scores, but you will shift to the advantageous section. After that, by digesting up to 200 games, the transition to the pseudo bonus will be confirmed. Therefore, by staying for a long time during the normal stage, it is possible to prevent the player from feeling bored.

In addition, if the pseudo bonus is won during the stable mode, the transition to the bug mode is confirmed.
Therefore, in the stable mode, if the game of up to 200 games is digested during the normal game state, the game shifts to the specific game state (bug mode), so that the game can be frequently shifted to the specific game state.
Further, as described above, the bug mode is a game number management type AT, and the AT performance is higher than that of the difference number management type AT in the non-bug mode, so that the game can be promoted advantageously.
When shifting to the bug mode during the stable mode, it is preferable not to execute the above-mentioned bug effect (precursor C).
Further, when the pseudo bonus is won during the stable mode, a lottery for shifting to the bug mode may be performed based on a predetermined winning probability.

Further, even in the addition specialization stage (bug mode) in the stable mode, the number of games to be added is reduced because the above random number acquisition control is performed.
Specifically, in the additional specialization stage (bug mode), the number of additional games (number of additional unit differences x number of loop lottery winnings) calculated when a specific role is won is "0" or the random value to be acquired. Since it is "1", the item B having the lowest expectation of winning the loop lottery is selected (see FIG. 45), and as a result, it becomes difficult to win the loop lottery (see FIG. 46).
In addition, even if the extra lottery is executed when the rare role is won in the special addition stage (bug mode), the above random number acquisition control is performed, so the minimum number of additional games is selected for each winning combination. (See FIG. 43).
Further, since the above random number acquisition control is similarly performed in the rush stage, the number of games to be added is reduced even if the additional lottery is won. For example, as shown in FIG. 48, when a winner other than "strong cherry" is won, "non-winning" is always determined, and when "strong cherry" is won, "20" with the smallest number of additions is selected. It will be decided.

In addition, "1500 games" are defined as episode patterns in the stable mode. That is, even if the stage shifts to the rush stage, it is controlled so as not to shift to the episode stage. As a result, the extension of the specific gaming state is substantially restricted.

In this way, during the stable mode, it is possible to shift to the specific gaming state with a small investment in the normal gaming state.
Further, the specific game state in the stable mode is controlled to the bug mode, so that the AT performance is high, but it is difficult to add the number of games, and the specific game state is controlled so as not to shift from the rush stage to the episode stage. Therefore, it is difficult to acquire a large number of remaining games during a specific game state.
Therefore, during the stable mode, there is a high possibility that the specific game state will end in the rush stage, and the possibility of shifting to the ending will be low.
As a result, in the specific gaming state in the stable mode, it is possible to prevent the player from being added excessively and to prevent the player from being added at all.

As described above, the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment can select the game mode related to the ball ejection by the operation of the player, and can control the ball ejection performance.
For example, a player who wants to play in a stable game state in which a small amount of investment is made but a small amount of balls are obtained can select a stable mode by stopping and displaying a specific symbol combination, and even if the investment is large, A player who wants to obtain a large amount of balls can select an unstable mode by performing an arbitrary stop operation.
As a result, it is possible to realize playability such that the player can select the transition to the mode in which the ball ejection performance is different, and it is possible to suppress the deterioration of the interest.
If it is specified that the stable mode is more advantageous than the unstable mode, the player can positively stop and display the specific symbol combination, so that the "bita push" operation can be performed. Can attract interest.
Further, by stopping the specific symbol combination a predetermined number of times (three times), it is possible to shift to the specific mode, so that the technical intervention of the player can be increased and the interest of the game can be enhanced.

On the other hand, the conventional gaming machine (for example, the gaming machine described in Patent Document 5) performs a promotion lottery as to whether or not to promote the rank of the payout mode based on winning a specific combination. , A gaming machine that promotes to a ball ejection mode that is easier to shift to the AT state than the current state when the promotion lottery is won is disclosed.
However, in this gaming machine, only the promotion lottery of the payout mode is executed depending on whether or not a specific role is won, there is no technical intervention for the promotion lottery of the payout mode, and the player It was not possible to control the ball ejection performance.

In "(6) The ball ejection performance can be changed according to the operation mode (pressing) (stable mode)", the following modification may be used.
In the above description, the case where two modes (stable mode and unstable mode) are provided has been described, but the present invention is not limited to this, and three or more modes may be provided.
For example, in the first mode, if the "bita push" is successful three times in a row, the wave of the ball ejection shifts to the second mode, which is slower than in the first mode, and the "bita push" is performed five times in a row. If successful, the ball may be moved to a third mode, which has a rougher wave of balls than the first mode.
In addition, a mode in which the wave of the ball is different may be provided depending on the game state.
For example, different modes are set for the normal game state, the CZ, and the specific game state, and after the start of each game state, when the "bita push" is successful three times in a row for the specific role, the mode is changed. You may do it.
Further, in the above explanation, if the "bita push" fails even once before the success of the "bita push" three times in a row, the transition to the stable mode is restricted until the next advantageous section transition. As explained in the above, not limited to this, even if the continuous "bita push" is not successful, the mode may be shifted to the stable mode.
For example, a counter may be allowed to fail up to a predetermined number of times (for example, twice), or a counter that adds 1 when the "bita push" is successful and subtracts 1 when the "bita push" fails. It may be provided, and when the value of the counter reaches "3", the mode may be shifted to the stable mode.
In addition, the opportunity to shift to the stable mode is not limited to the case where the specific symbol combination is stopped and displayed, but even if the shift to the stable mode is performed based on the difference number from the start of the advantageous section to the predetermined period, the number of winnings of the small winning combination, etc. good.
For example, if the difference number becomes "+50" or more by the time 20 games have passed from the start of the advantageous section, or if the number of winnings of the "push order bell" becomes 10 times or more, the mode shifts to the stable mode. May be good.
Further, in the above explanation, when the player wins "1 card combination 1 to 3" for the first time after shifting to the advantageous section, the player is informed that it is the timing when the specific symbol combination can be stopped and displayed in the winning game. Although the case of notifying is described, the present invention is not limited to this, and the stable mode and the unstable mode may be made unrecognizable to the player. For example, the screen display as shown in FIG. 66 may not be performed at the timing when "1 piece combination 1 to 3" is won.

As described above, according to the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, it is possible to solve all or part of such problems that the conventional gaming machine should improve.

Although the preferred embodiment of the gaming machine of the present invention has been described above, the gaming machine according to the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and various modifications can be made within the scope of the present invention. Needless to say.
For example, in the present embodiment, in the non-bug mode, the rush stage and the ending preparation stage have been described in the case of applying the difference number subtraction method, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the difference number addition method may be used.
In the difference number addition method, for example, each time a predetermined combination (bell role, etc.) is won, the acquired difference number is added, and when the acquired difference number reaches the remaining difference number, the specific game state ends. do.
Further, the ending has been described in the case of applying the game number subtraction method, but the ending is not limited to this, and a game number addition method may be used.
In the game number addition method, the number of games is added for each game, and when the added number of games reaches the number of remaining games, the specific game state ends.

Further, in the present embodiment, when the difference number is added in each stage, the addition process is performed by directly adding the addition difference number to the current remaining difference number. Not limited to this, the following may be used.
For example, an end value for managing the end of the remaining difference number is provided, and in the case of the difference number subtraction method, when the difference number is added, the difference number is added from the end value in which the initial value is "0". Is subtracted. Then, as the game progresses, the specific game state can be ended when the remaining difference number reaches the end value.
In the case of the difference number addition method, when the difference number is added, the difference number is added to the end value whose initial value is the "remaining difference number", and the remaining difference number increases as the game progresses. When the end value is reached, the specific game state can be ended.
Furthermore, even in the case of the game number management method as in the bug mode, the game number subtraction method and the game number addition method can be performed by the same method as the difference number management method (difference number subtraction method, difference number addition method) described above. The method of subtracting the number of additional games and the method of adding the number of additional games can be used.

Further, in the present embodiment, the case where the random number acquisition control in which the random number value to be acquired is "0" or "1" is executed during the stable mode has been described, but the present invention is not limited to this, and is stable during the unstable mode. Random number acquisition control similar to the mode may be executed.
For example, in a specific game state, when the transition to the ending is confirmed, by performing the above random number acquisition control, an excessive addition occurs in a state approaching the ending, giving a feeling of loss at the end of the ending. It is possible to prevent the game from becoming boring during the specific game state by not adding it at all.

Further, in the present embodiment, in the specific gaming state, only the additional specialized stage is partially controlled to the AT state, and the gaming state (stage) other than the additional specialized stage is controlled to the AT state. Not limited to this, all may be controlled to the AT state, and all may be controlled to the non-AT state. Further, the gaming state (stage) other than the additional specialized stage may be partially controlled to the AT state.

Further, for example, a regular bonus or a big bonus may be provided as a bonus state. Further, only one of these may be used, or none of them may be provided.
Further, although RT0 to RT4 are all infinite RTs, some or all of them may be finite RTs.

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

Further, in the present embodiment, the AT state is set as a manageable value as the difference number or the number of games, but the number is not limited to this, for example, the number of bell navigations, the number of small winning combinations, the number of medals won, the number of medals paid out, and the like. You can also do it.

Further, in the present embodiment, the main control unit 10 operates as various means such as the game state control means, but the sub control unit 20 performs a part or all of the operation, and the sub control unit 20 operates as various means. You can also do it.
On the contrary, the sub-control unit 20 operates as various means such as an effect executing means for executing the effect on the display 8 and the like, but the main control unit 10 performs a part or all of the effect, and the main control unit 10 can also operate as various means.

Further, although the present invention has been applied to a slot machine, it can also be applied to other gaming machines such as pachinko machines.
The present invention can also be applied to a so-called enclosed gaming machine capable of executing a game using a simulated gaming medium in a data format without using an actual gaming medium such as a medal or a gaming ball.

Further, in the present embodiment, the reel 41, which is driven and controlled by a motor, is used as the variable display means, but instead of or in addition to this, the design of the reel or the like changes on the display 8 such as the liquid crystal display. By displaying an image, the display can also be used as a variable display means of the identification information.

The above embodiment includes the following embodiments.
・ The first form is
A lottery means (main control unit 10) that can draw the winning combination of the game from a plurality of winning combinations, and
The first game state (normal game state), the second game state (difference number management type AT (ending preparation stage, ending challenge, etc.)) which is more advantageous than the first game state, and the game than the first game state. A game state control means (main control unit 10) that can control any of a plurality of game states including a third game state (game number management type AT (ending)) that is advantageous to the player.
In the second game state, the first management means (main control unit 10) capable of managing the first variable value (remaining difference number) that fluctuates according to the winning combination of the game this time,
A second management means (main control unit 10) capable of managing a second variable value (number of remaining games) that fluctuates according to the execution of one game in the third game state.
In the second gaming state, a granting means (main control unit 10) capable of granting a specific right (ending ticket), which is a right to continue the gaming state, and
A storage means ((RAM of the main control unit 10) that can store the specific right granted by the granting means, and
In the second gaming state, when the specific right is stored in the storage means, it is determined whether or not the specific right is consumed to control the gaming state to the third gaming state (ending transition lottery). Judgment means (main control unit 10) capable of executing
Equipped with
The game state control means
In the second gaming state, when the first fluctuation value reaches the end value (for example, 0) and the determination result by the determination means is not the determination result for controlling to the third gaming state, the game. The state can be controlled to the first gaming state,
In the second gaming state, when the first fluctuation value reaches the end value and the determination result by the determination means is the determination result of controlling to the third gaming state, the gaming state is referred to as the third gaming state. A gaming machine characterized in that it can be controlled according to the gaming state.
・ The second form is
The determination means is
In the second gaming state, when the first fluctuation value reaches the end value and the specific right is stored in the storage means, the game corresponding to the number of the stored specific rights. The first form of the gaming machine, characterized in that the determination can be performed only the number of times.
・ The third form is
A counting means (main control unit 10) capable of counting a counting value (counter A2, counter B1) that fluctuates according to the progress of a game in a predetermined gaming state (game state related to an advantageous section) including the second gaming state. Prepare,
The game state control means
When the counting value reaches a predetermined value (ending limiter (1425 game, 2075 sheets)) in the second gaming state, the gaming state can be controlled to the third gaming state regardless of the determination result by the determination means. A first or second form of gaming machine characterized by being present.
・ The fourth form is
A setting means capable of setting the number of game media used for executing one game among a plurality of game media including the number of first game media (2 bets) and the number of second game media (3 bets). (3 bet button 2a, 2 bet button 2b)
The counting means is
A first counting means capable of counting a first counting value (counter B1) and a second counting means capable of counting a second counting value (counter A2) are included.
The first counting means is
The first count value can be counted regardless of the number of game media set in the setting means.
The second counting means is
When the number of the first game media is set by the setting means, the second count value is not counted.
When the number of the second game media is set by the setting means, the second count value can be counted.
The game state control means
When the first count value reaches the first predetermined value (for example, 2075 sheets) in the second gaming state, the gaming state can be controlled to the third gaming state regardless of the determination result by the determination means. When the first count value reaches a specific value (advantageous section limiter (2400 sheets, 1500 games)), the gaming state can be controlled to the first gaming state.
In the second gaming state, when the second count value reaches the second predetermined value (for example, 1425 games), the gaming state can be controlled to the third gaming state regardless of the determination result by the determination means. , A gaming machine of a third embodiment, characterized in that the gaming state is not controlled to the first gaming state based on the second counting value.
・ The fifth form is
The first count value is the number of acquired game media, and is
The second count value is a gaming machine of a fourth form, characterized in that it is the number of games played.
・ The sixth form is
The game state control means
When the number of games corresponding to the special value (for example, 60) is executed in the third gaming state, the gaming state can be controlled to the first gaming state.
The specific value (for example, 1500 games) is
A fourth or fifth form of a gaming machine, characterized in that the value is equal to or greater than the value obtained by adding the special value (for example, 60) to the second predetermined value (for example, 1425 games).

1 Slot machine 5 Stop button (operation means)
8 Display (notification means, display means)
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Claims (2)

A lottery means that allows you to draw the winners of this game from multiple winners,
A game that can be controlled to any of a plurality of gaming states including a first gaming state that is a non-AT state, a second gaming state that is an AT state, and a third gaming state that is an AT state. State control means and
In the second game state, the first management means capable of managing the difference game value number that fluctuates according to the current difference game value number, which is the difference number between the used game value number and the granted game value number in one game,
A second management means capable of managing the number of games that fluctuates according to the execution of one game in the third game state,
In the second gaming state, a granting means capable of granting a specific right, which is a right for determining whether or not to control the third gaming state,
A storage means capable of storing a plurality of specific rights granted by the granting means, and a storage means.
In the second gaming state, when the difference game value number managed by the first management means reaches the end value and the specific right is stored in the storage means, it is stored in the storage means. A determination means capable of determining whether or not to control the gaming state to the third gaming state each time one specific right is consumed.
Equipped with
The game state control means
When the determination result of controlling to the third gaming state cannot be obtained as the determination result by the determination means even though all the specific rights stored in the storage means have been consumed, the gaming state is set to the first game state. It can be controlled to the game state,
When the determination result of controlling to the third gaming state is obtained as the determination result by the determination means by consuming the specific right stored in the storage means, the gaming state is controlled to the third gaming state. It is possible and
A gaming machine characterized in that, in the third gaming state, when the number of games managed by the second management means reaches the end value, the gaming state can be controlled to the first gaming state. The game state control means is
When the difference game value number managed by the first management means reaches the end value and the specific right is stored in the storage means, it is possible to control to the fourth game state.
The determination means is
In the fourth gaming state, it is possible to determine whether or not to control the gaming state to the third gaming state each time one specific right stored in the storage means is consumed.
The game state control means is
In the fourth gaming state, even though all the specific rights stored in the storage means have been consumed, the determination result of controlling to the third gaming state cannot be obtained as the determination result by the determination means. , The gaming state can be controlled to the first gaming state,
In the fourth gaming state, when the determination result of consuming the specific right stored in the storage means and controlling to the third gaming state is obtained as the determination result by the determination means, the gaming state is determined. The gaming machine according to claim 1 , wherein the third gaming state can be controlled .

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