JP7060267B2 - Pachinko machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine having a plurality of gaming states having different advantages.

As this type of gaming machine, there is a slot machine. For example, a slot machine has a gaming state in which the number of gaming media on hand is difficult to increase and an advantageous gaming state in which the number of gaming media on hand is likely to increase (patented). Documents 1 to 4).
As an advantageous gaming state, there are gaming states called RT, AT, ART, bonus and the like.
RT is an abbreviation for replay time, and is usually a game state in which the winning rate of the replay role is high so that the next game can be played without inserting a medal.
In addition, AT is an abbreviation for assist time, and when a small winning combination or a replay winning combination is won, for example, a symbol that serves as a guideline for pressing the button is notified, or the operation order of the stop button is notified. It is a gaming state that assists in winning prizes such as roles and replay roles.
In addition, ART is an abbreviation for assist replay time, and by combining RT and AT, the winning rate of the replay role is set high, and the winning of small roles and replay roles is assisted. Is.
In addition, the bonus is a gaming state in which a small role such as a bell role is won with a high probability.
Such a gaming state shifts based on the establishment of a predetermined condition during the game.

JP-A-2015-213709 Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2006-000452 Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2015-058215 Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2015-123104

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 includes a gaming state control means capable of controlling to any one of a plurality of gaming states including a specific gaming state and a special gaming state, and the specific gaming state. The specific image display means capable of displaying a specific image relating to the transition to the special gaming state in the state, and the specific image display means displaying a lottery relating to the transition to the special gaming state in the specific gaming state. The game state control means includes a lottery means that can be executed a number of times according to the number of images, and a determination means that can execute a determination as to whether or not to shift to the special game state in the specific game state. When a specific number of specific images are displayed on the specific image display means in the specific game state, it is possible to control the special game state, and in the specific game state, the specific image display means. When a special number of specific images smaller than the specific number is displayed, the special gaming state is based on winning in all the lottery of the number of times the special number is subtracted from the specific number by the lottery means. When it is determined that the determination means shifts to the special gaming state before the specific number of specific images are displayed on the specific image display means in the specific gaming state. The configuration is such that it is possible to control the special gaming 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. (A) is a chart showing an arrangement of reel symbols, and (b) is a chart showing a combination of symbols of winning combinations. It is a state transition diagram of a game state (RT state). It is a chart which shows the transition condition of a game state (RT state). It is a state transition diagram of a game state. It is a state transition diagram in a normal stage. It is a state transition diagram in the chance zone. It is a state transition diagram in a bonus. It is a state transition diagram in ART. It is a chart which shows the internal lottery table which determines a precursor state. It is a chart which shows the internal lottery table which determines the transition probability state in a fake precursor. It is a chart showing the internal lottery table for the transition lottery to CZ2, (a) is an internal lottery table in a low probability state, and (b) is an internal lottery table in a high probability state. It is a figure which shows the internal lottery table for ART transition lottery according to the CZ level in CZ1. It is an internal lottery table of the subtraction lottery in the interval ART, (a) is an internal lottery table other than in CZRB, and (b) is an internal lottery table in CZRB. It is an internal lottery table of the subtraction lottery in the main ART, (a) is an internal lottery table other than in CZRB, and (b) is an internal lottery table in CZRB. It is a chart which shows the internal lottery table which determines the ART level. It is an internal lottery table that determines the winning probability of the ART continuous lottery in the challenge ART. It is an internal lottery table of ART continuation confirmation lottery in challenge ART. It is a chart which shows the internal lottery table for the transition lottery to the battle ART in a confirmed ART. It is a chart which shows the internal lottery table of a rewrite lottery in a battle ART. It is a figure which shows an example of the display mode on a display | display in an interval ART. It is a figure which shows an example of the display mode in the display | display in the main ART. It is a figure which shows an example of the display mode on the display device during a challenge ART. It is a flowchart which shows the pull-back control process. It is a figure explaining the state transition in the pullback control process. It is a figure explaining the change of the number of games of an advantageous section in a pullback control process. It is a flowchart which shows the bonus effect control processing (during non-ART). It is a flowchart which shows the bonus effect control processing (during ART). It is a figure which shows an example of the production mode in a bonus, (a) shows the specific roll navigation, and (b) shows the left push navigation. It is a chart explaining the types of push order navigation that appears during the bonus, (a) shows the case of the bonus won during non-ART, and (b) shows the case of the bonus won during ART. There is. It is a flowchart which shows ART continuation control processing. It is a figure which shows an example of the display mode on a display | display in an interval ART. It is a figure which shows an example of the display mode in the display | display in the main ART. It is a figure which shows an example of the display mode on the display device during a challenge ART. It is a flowchart which shows the control process before reaching the limiter. It is a figure explaining the state transition in the control process before reaching the limiter. It is a state transition diagram of the game state (RT state) in another embodiment. It is a figure which shows the transition condition of the game state (RT state) in another embodiment.

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, the slot machine 1 includes a housing 1b having an opening on the front surface and a front door 1a that covers the opening so as to be openable and closable. There is.

A display window 6 is formed in the center of the front door 1a so that the rear can be visually recognized, and the design of the reel 41 can be visually recognized through the display window 6.
Further, a step portion protruding to the front side is formed below the display window 6, and a medal insertion slot 2 for inserting a medal and a player's pressing operation at the start of the game are formed on the upper surface of the step portion. A bet button 2a for setting the number of bets is provided.
Further, below 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.

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, below the display window 6, an advantageous state lamp 13 for notifying that the gaming state is a specific gaming state advantageous for a player such as ART, which will be described later, is provided.

The upper part of the front door 1a is provided with, for example, a liquid crystal display, and a display 8 for displaying effects and information according to the game. On the left and right sides of the display 8, a speaker 9 for producing and notifying by sound and a lamp 11 for producing and notifying by light emission are provided.
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 includes a main control unit 10 that comprehensively controls the game, and a sub-control unit 20 that controls the production of the game under the control of the main control unit 10.
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 is configured such that reels 41a, reels 41b, and reels 41c are 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 arranged on the outer peripheral surfaces of the reels 41a to 41c according to a predetermined arrangement, and a predetermined number of consecutive symbols (for example, for example) are arranged for the reels 41a to 41c in the stopped state of the reels 41. The symbols of 3) 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 used by the player via the medal payout outlet 7b. Will be paid out to.

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

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

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 2b 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 the number of bets "3" corresponding to three medals) will be set.
The upper limit of the number of bets may be "1", "2", or "4" or more.

The bet button 2a is an example of an operation means capable of accepting the operation of the player related to the setting of the number of bets, and when the bet button 2a is pressed, a predetermined number (for example, for example) from the credit medals internally stored as data is used. The number of medals (3) is subtracted, and the subtracted amount is set as the number of bets.
The bet button is not limited to the bet button 2a, and a plurality of bet buttons having different numbers of bets may be provided. 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 the bet button 2a is stored in a storage means such as a RAM provided in the main control unit 10.
Then, when the number of bets reaches a predetermined number (for example, three), the game can be started with the right to execute one game.

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 this game is determined in advance before the reel 41 is stopped from among the winning combinations (including the winning combination) (winning combination determination means).
In the internal lottery process, the winning combination of this game is determined by lottery from a plurality of winning combinations based on a predetermined winning probability.
In the present embodiment, the internal lottery process is completed before the reels 41a to 41c, which will be described later, reach steady rotation, but the reels 41a to 41c may be completed before the reels start rotating. ..

Each reel 41a to 41c is an example of variable display means, and as shown in FIG. 4A, a plurality of (for example, 20) symbols serving as identification information are on the peripheral surface of each reel 41a to 41c. , "Replay", "Bell", "Bag", "Cherry", "Red 7", "Blue 7", "Bar 1", "Bar 2", "Blank 1", "Blank 2" respectively. After gradually increasing the rotation speed from the stopped state, 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 in which they can be pressed.

The stop buttons 5a to 5c are examples of operating means for performing a stop operation of the reel 41, and for example, the light emitting means such as an LED built in the stop buttons 5a to 5c is turned on so that the reel 41 can be pressed. 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.

In the stopped state, three consecutive symbols in the vertical direction represented on the reels 41a to 41c are stopped so as to face the outside of the machine from the display window 6 (sometimes called a stop display), and the stop display mode at this time is set. Whether or not there is a prize is determined based on this.
In the present embodiment, the winning judgment is made based on the combination of the symbols stopped on only one of the upper / middle / lower lines, the downward-sloping line, and the upward-sloping line. It has become.
The number of valid lines (also referred to as winning lines) for determining winning is not limited to one line, and may be changed as appropriate depending on the arrangement configuration of symbols, the type of symbols, the combination of symbols corresponding to the winning combination, and the like. Can be done.

The combination of the symbols to be determined corresponds to, for example, a small combination, a replay combination, a bonus combination, or the like, as shown in FIG. 4B as an example.
Small roles include, for example, a bell role, a cherry role, a bag role, and a chance role. In the following explanation, the role of cherry, the role of bag, and the role of chance are collectively referred to as "rare role".
As a combination of symbols corresponding to the bell role, "bell bell bell" and "replay bell bag" are set in the order of "left reel 41a, middle reel 41b, right reel 41c" on the winning line. ..
For the bell role, there is a "common bell"("bell bell bell") in which the combinations of symbols are aligned regardless of the operation order (called the pressing order) for the stop buttons 5a to 5c, and the combination of symbols is created by following the pressing order. There is a complete "push order bell"("replay bell bag").
The push order bells are provided with push order bells 1 to 3 corresponding to each of the three push orders, and the stop buttons 5a to 5c are operated in the operation order corresponding to each of the push order bells 1 to 3 when they are won. By doing so, the symbol is stopped and displayed.
If only the reel to be stopped first is matched, the reel stop control may be performed so that the combination of the symbols corresponding to the bell combination is stopped, and only the stop button to be stopped first may be notified. Further, the push order bells are not limited to three, and six push order bells 1 to 6 may be provided.

In addition, as a combination of patterns corresponding to the role of cherry, "Bar 1, Red 7, Red 7" (called weak cherry), "Bar 1, Red 7, Blue 7" (called strong cherry), "Cherry, ANY, ANY" (However, ANY is an arbitrary pattern) (called medium cherry).
In addition, there are "bell, red 7, bell" and the like as a combination of symbols corresponding to the role of a bag, and "bell, a bag, a bag" and the like as a combination of symbols corresponding to the role of a chance.

As a combination of symbols corresponding to the replay combination, there are "replay / replay / replay" (normal replay) in which the combination of symbols is arranged regardless of the pressing order, and "pushing order replay" in which the combination of symbols is arranged according to the pressing order.
Push order replays include RT1 transition replay ("Replay / Red 7 / Bell" etc.), RT2 transition replay ("Replay / Replay / Bell" etc.), RT3 transition replay ("Replay / Replay / Bag" etc.), RT4 transition Replays ("Bell Replay Red 7", etc.), Sand Replays ("Bell Blank 1 Bell"), and Fake Sand Replays ("Bell Replay Red 7", etc.) are set.
If you win the RT1 transition replay, RT2 transition replay, RT3 transition replay, and RT4 transition replay (hereinafter collectively referred to as "RT transition replay"), operate the stop buttons 5a to 5c in the corresponding pressing order. As a result, the symbols corresponding to each role are stopped and displayed.
On the other hand, when the RT transition replay is won, if the stop buttons 5a to 5c are not operated in the corresponding pressing order, the combination of the symbols of "replay / replay / replay" may be aligned. For example, the combination of symbols corresponding to the RT transition replay is stopped and displayed in the pressing order of 1/6, and "replay / replay / replay" is stopped and displayed in the pressing order of 5/6.
Further, the RT transition replay functions as a state transition trigger that triggers a transition from the current gaming state (RT state) to another gaming state (RT state).
That is, the RT transition replay is more than the promotion replay or the current gaming state (RT state) that triggers the transition to another gaming state (RT state) that is more advantageous to the player than the current gaming state (RT state). It functions as a fall replay that triggers a transition to another gaming state (RT state) that is disadvantageous to the player.
As described above, if the RT transition replay is won and the stop buttons 5a to 5c are not operated in the corresponding pressing order, "replay / replay / replay" is stopped and displayed, and the RT state is changed. It is designed not to migrate.
The details of the RT state will be described later.

The sandwich play is a winning combination that is a lottery target in the "bonus game state" (hereinafter, also simply referred to as a bonus) described later.
If the sandwich play is won during the bonus, "Bell Blank 1 Bell" can be stopped and displayed as a combination of specific symbols, and the player is given a privilege (right to transfer to ART, etc.). May occur.
Hereinafter, the mode in which the "blank 1" symbol is stopped and displayed on the middle line of the middle reel 41b, that is, the "bar 1" symbol, the "blank 1" symbol, and the "bar 2" symbol are in this order from the upper row on the middle reel 41b. The mode of displaying the stop (first stop mode) is referred to as a specific result (see FIG. 31 (a)).
Fake Sand Replay is a winning combination that is a lottery target during the bonus, and is specified by combining symbols ("Bell, Replay, Red 7", etc.) regardless of the push order. The rolls are not stopped and displayed, and no special benefits are given to the player.

In addition, among the winning combinations, "bag", "weak cherry", "strong cherry", and "chance eye" correspond to the four-step setting value (hereinafter referred to as the game setting value) set in the slot machine 1. There are two types: winning combination (rare combination with setting difference) whose winning probability fluctuates, and winning combination (rare combination with no setting difference) whose winning probability does not change according to the game setting value.
The rare combination with setting difference is set to be easier to win as the numerical value of the game setting value is larger, while the winning probability of the rare combination without setting difference is set to the same winning probability in all four game setting values. ing.
In addition, the rare role with a setting difference is always won in duplicate with the bonus role (excluding CZRB). Not limited to this, the rare role with a setting difference may be elected independently.
The rare combination with setting difference and the rare combination without setting difference are not limited to these, and can be arbitrarily set.
In the following explanation, the rare role with setting difference is "bag 1", "weak cherry 1", "strong cherry 1", "chance eye 1", and the rare role without setting difference is "bag 2", "weak cherry 2". , "Strong Cherry 2", "Chance Eye 2".

In addition, big bonus and regular bonus are set as bonus roles, and as a combination of symbols corresponding to the big bonus, "Red 7, Red 7, Red 7" (Big Bonus, BB1), "Blue 7, Blue 7" There is "Blue 7" (Super Big Bonus, BB2), and as a combination of symbols corresponding to the regular bonus, "Red / Red 7 / Bar 1" (RB1), "Blue 7 / Blue 7 / Bar 1" (RB2) There is.
In addition, a CZ regular bonus (hereinafter referred to as CZRB) is set as a bonus combination, and there is "Bell Blank 1 Cherry" as a combination of symbols corresponding to CZRB. That is, if the CZRB is won, the "specific roll" can be stopped and displayed on the middle reel 41b.
The bonus combination is a winning combination that can carry over the winning right as long as the combination of the corresponding symbols is not stopped in the winning game and the games after the winning game. 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 "bonus internal winning state").

Of the bonus roles, the big bonus and regular bonus are bonuses with different winning probabilities according to the four-stage game setting values set in slot machine 1 (bonus with setting difference) and game settings for each stage. It is divided into bonuses (bonus with no setting difference) with no difference in winning probability by value.
Specifically, the setting difference bonus in the big bonus (hereinafter, also referred to as the setting difference BB1), the setting difference no bonus in the big bonus (hereinafter, also referred to as the setting difference BB1), and the setting difference bonus in the super big bonus (hereinafter, also referred to as the setting difference BB1). Hereinafter, the setting difference BB2 is also referred to as the setting difference BB2, the setting difference non-bonus in the super big bonus (hereinafter also referred to as the setting difference BB2), the setting difference bonus in the regular bonus (hereinafter also referred to as the setting difference RB), and the regular bonus. There is a setting difference no bonus (hereinafter, also referred to as setting difference no RB).
The setting difference bonus is duplicated at a predetermined rate when the setting difference rare combination is won, and the setting difference non-bonus is duplicated at the predetermined rate when the setting difference rare combination is won.
Further, it is assumed that the combination of the symbols corresponding to the setting difference bonus and the setting difference non-bonus in each bonus is set by the same combination of symbols.
Not limited to this, the big bonus and the regular bonus may be won independently.

As a result of determining the combination of the symbols stopped on the winning line, when the combination of the symbols is the combination of the symbols corresponding to each of the above, the winning is established and the privilege is given according to the establishment of each winning. The number of medals will be paid out.
For example, eight medals are paid out by stopping the combination of symbols corresponding to the push order bell.
At this time, if the push order bell is won and the combination of the corresponding symbols is stopped by operating the stop buttons 5a to 5c in the specified operation order, eight cards are paid out, but in the specified push order. If the stop buttons 5a to 5c are not operated and the combination of symbols corresponding to the "two-card combination"("replay bar 1, red 7", etc.) can be stopped, two medals will be awarded. It will be.
Further, if the stop buttons 5a to 5c are not operated in the specified operation order and the combination of the symbols corresponding to the two-card combination cannot be stopped, the "push order bell" may be missed and the predetermined symbol may be missed. The combination of the above is stopped (hereinafter, this combination of symbols is referred to as "bell spilled eyes"), and the payout is not made.

In addition, one medal is paid out by the stop display of the combination of symbols corresponding to the bag role, and one medal is paid out by the stop display of the combination of the symbols corresponding to the cherry role.
The winning probability of each winning combination is "replay role">"bellrole">"bag">"weakcherry">"chanceeye">"strongcherry"> in each game state described later except for "bonus role". It is assumed that the relationship of "middle cherry", that is, the "replay role" is set to be the easiest to win, and the "middle cherry" is set to be the most difficult to win.

Further, the bell role may be set to a winning probability such that the number of medals per game increases by 1.4 during ART.
Further, by stopping the combination of symbols corresponding to the replay combination, the replay winning is established, and the game can be played without inserting medals in the next game, that is, without spending medals.

Further, since the symbols of the bell combination and the replay combination are arranged within 5 consecutive frames on all reels 41a to 41c, they can be always stopped on the winning line by the pull-in stop control of 4 frames. On the other hand, the symbols other than the bell role and the replay role are not necessarily arranged within 5 consecutive frames, so even if the pull-in stop control of 4 frames is performed, the winning combination cannot be stopped on the winning line and the winning combination is missed. In some cases. That is, in order to stop these symbols on the winning line, it is necessary to press the stop buttons 5a to 5c (so-called eye-pressing operation) aiming at the desired symbols.

Next, the configuration of the control system of the slot machine 1 will be described with reference to FIG. 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 control programs, control data, etc., a storage area that temporarily stores various data, and a CPU work area. RAM (not shown) and the like are provided.
Further, a bet button 2a, a medal selector 2b, a start lever 3, and a stop button 5 (stop buttons 5a to 5c) are connected to the main control unit 10 so that signals from sensors built in each device can be input. Has been done.
Further, the main control unit 10 performs a game start process, a process of sampling a random number from a random number generator (not shown), and the like based on the signal from the start lever 3. Then, the main control unit 10 performs an internal lottery process for the winning combination based on the sampled random numbers.

Further, a drum unit 4, a medal payout device 7, an advantageous state 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.
The main control unit 10 performs a game start process of rotating the reels 41a to 41c and a process of stopping the reels 41a to 41c based on the signal from the start lever 3.
Further, the main control unit 10 drives the medal payout device 7 to pay out medals based on the establishment of the medal payout condition at the end of the game.
Further, the advantageous state lamp 13 is composed of, for example, an LED, and the main control unit 10 performs a process of turning on the advantageous state lamp 13 when a gaming state advantageous to the player such as ART occurs. The main control unit 10 may turn on the advantageous state lamp 13 when the ART is internally won.

Further, a display 8, a speaker 9, a lamp 11, and a navigation lamp 12 are connected to the sub control unit 20, and are configured to be able to output signals to each device. The sub control unit 20 is a main control unit. Based on the control information from 10 in only one direction, the display 8 performs image processing of a predetermined effect, output processing of the speaker 9 for performing various effects and notifications, and lighting processing of a lamp 11 composed of LEDs and the like. And so on. Further, the navigation lamp 12 is composed of, for example, an LED, and the sub control unit 20 navigates the operation order of the stop button 5 while a gaming state such as ART is generated based on the control information from the main control unit 10. The navigation lamp 12 is turned on for (notification).

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.
First, the RT state of the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 5 and 6.

(RT state)
The slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment has three stages of low, medium, and high winning probabilities for the "replay combination" in the internal lottery process, and is in the RT0 to 8 state (hereinafter, also simply referred to as RT0 to 8). have. Each game state is controlled (hereinafter, also referred to as transition) to each game state by the main control unit 10 operating as a replay state control means, and each has the following features. ing.
Broadly speaking, RT0 to RT4 stay in the non-bonus gaming state, RT5 stays in the bonus internal winning state, and RT6 to RT8 stay in the bonus gaming state.

RT0 has a low replay probability, and is set to win the replay combination with a probability of, for example, 1 / 7.3 in the internal lottery process, and the game is more disadvantageous to the player than RT2 to 4 in the winning probability of the replay combination. It is in a state.
The rush to RT0 is triggered by the end of the bonus, and then shifts to RT0.
In addition, the end of RT0 is changed from RT0 to RT1 after the "pushing order bell" is missed when the "pushing order bell" is won in RT0 and the "bell spilled eye" is stopped. do.
Further, the end of RT0 is triggered by the winning of a bonus combination other than CZRB in the internal lottery process performed in RT0, and then shifts from RT0 to RT5.
In this way, RT0 is not a finite gaming state with a predetermined gaming period, but an infinite gaming state that does not shift to another gaming state unless the "bell spilled eye" stops or a bonus is won. (Infinite RT).

RT1 has a low replay probability, and is set to win the replay combination with a probability of, for example, 1 / 7.3 in the internal lottery process, and is more disadvantageous to the player than RT2 to 4 in the winning probability of the replay combination. It is in a state.
The entry into RT1 is triggered by turning on the power or changing the game setting value (including when the same game setting value is reset (resetting the setting value)) accompanied by the operation of a predetermined initialization switch, etc., and then. Move to RT1.
Further, the entry into RT1 is triggered by the stop of the "bell spilled eye" at the time of winning the "pushing order bell" in RT0, and then shifts from RT0 to RT1.
Further, the entry into RT1 is triggered by the stop of the combination of symbols corresponding to the "RT1 transition replay (falling replay)" in RT2, 3 and then shifts from RT2, 3 to RT1.
Further, the entry into RT1 is triggered by the fact that 30 games have been played in RT4, and then the transition from RT4 to RT1 occurs.
Further, the end of RT1 is triggered by the stop of the combination of symbols corresponding to the "RT2 transition replay (promotional replay)" in RT1, and then the transition from RT1 to RT2 occurs.
Further, the end of RT1 is triggered by the winning of a bonus combination other than CZRB in the internal lottery process performed in RT1, and then the process shifts from RT1 to RT5.
In this way, RT1 is not a finite gaming state with a predetermined gaming period, but an infinite number of gaming states that do not transition to another gaming state unless the combination of symbols corresponding to the RT transition replay is stopped or a bonus is won. It is in a gaming state (infinite RT).

RT2 has a high replay probability, and is set to win the replay combination with a probability of, for example, 1 / 1.5 in the internal lottery process, and is more advantageous to the player than RT0 and 1 in the winning probability of the replay combination. It is in a state.
Specifically, the entry into RT2 is triggered by the stop of the combination of symbols corresponding to the "RT2 transition replay" in RT1 and 3, and then the transition from RT1 and 3 to RT2.
Further, the end of RT2 is triggered by the stop of the combination of symbols corresponding to the "RT3 transition replay (promotional replay)" in RT2, and then the transition from RT2 to RT3 occurs.
Further, the end of RT2 is triggered by the stop of the combination of symbols corresponding to the "RT1 transition replay" in RT2, and then the transition from RT2 to RT1 occurs.
Further, the end of RT2 is triggered by the omission of the "pushing order bell" in RT2 and the stop of the "bell spilled eye", and then shifts from RT2 to RT1.
Further, the end of RT2 is triggered by the winning of a bonus combination other than CZRB in the internal lottery process performed in RT2, and then shifts from RT2 to RT5.
In this way, RT2 is not a finite gaming state with a predetermined gaming period, but unless the combination of symbols corresponding to the RT transition replay is stopped, the "bell spill" is stopped, or the bonus is won. , It is an infinite gaming state (infinite RT) that does not shift to another gaming state.

RT3 has a high replay probability, and is set to win the replay combination with a probability of, for example, 1 / 1.5 in the internal lottery process, and is more advantageous to the player than RT0 and 1 in the winning probability of the replay combination. It is in a state.
The entry into RT3 is triggered by the stop of the combination of symbols corresponding to the "RT3 transition replay" in RT2, and then the transition from RT2 to RT3 occurs.
Further, the end of RT3 is triggered by the stop of the combination of symbols corresponding to the "RT4 transition replay (promotional replay)" in RT3, and then the transition from RT3 to RT4 occurs.
Further, the end of RT3 is triggered by the stop of the combination of the symbols corresponding to the "RT1 transition replay" or the "RT2 transition replay" in RT3, and then the transition from RT3 to RT1 or RT2.
Further, the end of RT3 is triggered by the omission of the "pushing order bell" in RT3 and the stop of the "bell spilled eye", and then shifts from RT3 to RT1.
Further, the end of RT3 is triggered by the winning of a bonus combination other than CZRB in the internal lottery process performed in RT3, and then shifts from RT3 to RT5.
In this way, RT3 is not a finite gaming state with a predetermined gaming period, but unless the combination of symbols corresponding to the RT transition replay is stopped, the "bell spill" is stopped, or the bonus is won. , It is an infinite gaming state (infinite RT) that does not shift to another gaming state.

Further, in RT3, a "RT3 guaranteed number of games" (for example, 5 games) in which a period for notifying the push order in which the RT3 can stay is guaranteed may be given.
For example, if the "RT1 transition replay" or "RT2 transition replay" is won until the subtraction of the number of RT3 guaranteed games is started after the entry into RT3 and the number of RT3 guaranteed games reaches "0", "replay" is performed. -The push order in which the combination of the symbols of "Replay / Replay" is stopped is notified, and the player can stay at RT3 as it is. On the other hand, when the number of RT3 guaranteed games reaches "0" (after reaching "0"), the combination of symbols corresponding to "RT2 transition replay" such as "replay replay bell" stops. Is notified, so there is a high possibility that RT2 will fall.
If the combination of symbols corresponding to the RT3 transition replay is stopped ignoring the push order navigation, the number of RT3 guaranteed games is not given. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the number of RT3 guaranteed games may be given.
As described above, the RT3 can stay only during the period in which the number of RT3 guaranteed games exists, and is in the RT state in which the staying time is shorter than that of the RT2.

RT4 has a high replay probability, and is set to win the replay combination with a probability of, for example, 1 / 1.5 in the internal lottery process, and is more advantageous to the player than RT0 and 1 in the winning probability of the replay combination. ..
The rush to RT4 is triggered by the stop of the combination of symbols corresponding to the "RT4 transition replay" in RT3, and then the transition from RT3 to RT4.
Further, the end of RT4 is triggered by the time when 30 games are played, and then the transition from RT4 to RT1 occurs.
Further, the end of RT4 is triggered by the winning of a bonus combination other than CZRB in the internal lottery process performed in RT4, and then shifts from RT4 to RT5.
As described above, the RT 4 is in a finite gaming state (finite RT) that is terminated by executing the game a predetermined number of times (30 games).

RT5 is a medium replay probability, is a bonus internal winning state, and is set to win the replay combination with a probability of, for example, 1 / 6.0 in the internal lottery process, and RT0, 1 in the winning probability of the replay combination. It is more advantageous to the player than RT2-4, and is more disadvantageous to the player than RT2-4.
The entry into RT5 is triggered by winning a bonus role other than CZRB in the internal lottery process during RT0-4, and then shifts from RT0-4 to RT5.
Further, the end of RT5 is triggered by the stop of the combination of bonus symbols, and then the RT5 shifts to the bonus (RT6 to RT8).
In this way, RT5 is in the bonus internal winning state and is not a finite gaming state in which the gaming period is predetermined, but an infinite gaming state (infinite) that does not shift to another gaming state unless the combination of bonus symbols is stopped. RT).

RT6 to RT8 have a low replay probability and are in a bonus gaming state.
The entry into RT6 is triggered by the suspension of the combination of symbols corresponding to the big bonus (BB1) in RT5, and then shifts from RT5 to RT6.
The entry into RT7 is triggered by the suspension of the combination of symbols corresponding to the super big bonus (BB2) in RT5, and then shifts from RT5 to RT7.
The entry into RT8 is triggered by the suspension of the combination of symbols corresponding to the regular bonuses (RB1, RB2) in RT5, and then shifts from RT5 to RT8.
The end of RT6 is triggered by the time when more than 216 medals are paid out, the end of RT7 is triggered by the time when more than 297 medals are paid out, and the end of RT8 is 63 pieces. With the time when the excess medals are paid out, the process shifts from RT6 to RT0.
As described above, the bonus is a gaming state that ends when the number of medals exceeding a predetermined number is paid out.

As described above, in the present embodiment, a plurality of RT states having different advantages are provided, and the ART states are shifted from RT0 and 1 which are relatively disadvantageous to the player to RT2 to 4 which are relatively advantageous to the player, and RT0 to 4 By winning the bonus in the middle, it has a game property of shifting to the bonus game state of RT6 to 8 via RT5.
In such a game property, it is preferable for the player to shift (promote) from RT1 to RT2 to 4, and it is most preferable for the player not to shift (fall) from RT2 to 4 to RT1.

Therefore, the combination of symbols corresponding to "RT2 transition replay (promotion replay)", "RT3 transition replay (promotion replay)", "RT4 transition replay (promotion replay)", and "RT1 transition replay (fall replay)" is stopped. Since it is stopped due to the difference in the pressing order with respect to the button 5, the combination of symbols corresponding to the promotion replay is stopped in RT1 to 3, or the fall replay is not stopped in RT2 and 3. It is preferable for the player to operate the stop button 5.
However, it is apparently impossible to determine whether or not these promotion replays and fall replays have been won, and the combination of symbols corresponding to these promotion replays and fall replays should be stopped or not stopped. The stop button 5 cannot be operated.

Therefore, when a predetermined condition is satisfied, the promotion replay is stopped by notifying (navigating) the pressing order for the stop button 5 and the symbol that serves as a guideline for pressing the stop button 5 through a notification means such as a display 8. In addition, or by giving the player a privilege of assisting the fall replay so that it does not stop, the player is supported.

Specifically, as an example of notification of the push order (information about operation), when the RT2 transition replay is won during RT1, a combination of symbols corresponding to the RT2 transition replay (“replay / replay / bell”) is displayed. In 8, "left->middle->right" and the like are displayed, and the respective sounds are output from the speaker 9 in the order of "left", "middle", and "right".
At this time, the navigation lamp 12 is turned on in the corresponding order "12a → 12b → 12c".
That is, the operation for the stop button 5 is navigated through the notification means such as the display 8, the speaker 9, and the navigation lamp 12.
As a result, the RT2 transition replay is stopped by the player operating the stop button 5 according to this navigation.
A game state for notifying a push order or the like performed over a predetermined number of games is called an ART (ART state) (assist replay time).
Then, such ART is given to the player by winning the transition lottery of various ARTs described later.

(ART state)
In the ART state, promotion to the RT state favorable to the player and prevention of falling to the RT state unfavorable to the player are supported.
Specifically, in RT2, when the "RT3 transition replay" is won, the push order in which the "RT3 transition replay" can win is notified with a probability of 66/255, and the stop button 5 is operated according to this notification. , You will be able to promote from RT2 to RT3.
Further, in RT3, when the "RT4 transition replay" is won, only when staying in the pullback ART described later, the "RT4 transition replay" notifies the push order in which the prize can be won, and the stop button 5 is operated according to this notification. As a result, it becomes possible to promote from RT3 to RT4.
When the RT3 transition replay or the RT4 transition replay is won, if the stop buttons 5a to 5c are not operated in the corresponding pressing order, "replay / replay / replay" may be stopped and displayed. In some cases, the RT state does not shift.

Further, in RT2, 3 when the "RT1 transition replay" is won, the push order in which the combination of symbols corresponding to the combination does not stop is notified, and the stop button 5 is operated according to this notification, so that RT2, 3 to RT1 You will be able to stay at RT2 and 3 without falling.

Further, in RTs 2 to 4, when the push order bell is won, the push order corresponding to the push order is notified, and the stop button 5 is operated according to this notification, so that eight medals are awarded. Therefore, especially in RT2-4, in addition to the privilege that the replay is won with high probability, the push order corresponding to the bell role is notified, and the privilege that the medal is given is added, and the number of medals can be expected to increase. It will be an advantageous gaming state for the player.

In this embodiment, the number of games is used as a value that can manage the ART state, but the number is not limited to this, for example, the number of small winning combinations such as bells, the number of medals won, the number of medals paid out, and the number of medals. It can also be the difference number (difference between the inserted medal and the paid out medal), etc.

As described above, the slot machine 1 is configured to be able to control a plurality of RT states and ART states by operating the main control unit 10 as the replay state control means and the game state control means.
Further, in the slot machine 1, in addition to such a configuration, the main control unit 10 has a game state control means, a replay state control means, a winning combination determination means, a game number counting means, a lottery means, a game medium giving means, and a stop display. By operating as a control means, a privilege granting means, a first lottery means, a second lottery means, a third lottery means, a subtraction means, a first lottery probability determination means, a determination means, and a continuation determination means, the sub-control unit 20 also. By operating as an effect executing means, it is configured to be able to realize the characteristic game characteristics as shown below.
Further, in the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the main control unit 10 cooperates with the sub control unit 20 to change a plurality of types of gaming states as shown in FIGS. 7 to 11, and a characteristic game. Has sex.
Hereinafter, each game state and state transition will be described with reference to each figure.

As shown in FIG. 7, the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment has a plurality of gaming states including a normal stage, a chance zone, a bonus, and an ART.
In the normal stage, if a bonus combination other than CZRB is won, the combination of the corresponding bonus symbols is stopped to shift to the bonus (arrow A in FIG. 7). In the bonus, when the total number of medals paid out to the player exceeds a predetermined number, the bonus ends and the stage shifts to the normal stage (arrow B in FIG. 7).
Further, in the normal stage, if the lottery executed with the winning of the rare role with no setting difference is won or if the CZRB is won, the stage shifts to the chance zone (arrow C in FIG. 7). In the chance zone, if the ART transition lottery is not won before the predetermined number of games are executed, the chance zone ends and the stage shifts to the normal stage (arrow D in FIG. 7).
Further, in the special stage described later among the normal stages, if the rare combination with no setting difference or the CZRB is won, the stage shifts to ART (arrow F in FIG. 7).

In the chance zone, if the lottery for transition to ART is won, the transition to ART is performed (arrow E in FIG. 7).
In addition, when a bonus combination other than CZRB is won in the chance zone 2 described later in the chance zone, the combination of the corresponding bonus symbols is stopped to shift to the bonus (arrow K in FIG. 7).

In ART, when a bonus combination other than CZRB is won, the combination of the corresponding bonus symbols is stopped, and the combination shifts to the bonus (arrow H in FIG. 7). When this bonus ends, it returns to ART (arrow I in FIG. 7).
Further, in ART, the duration of ART is managed by the number of ART games, and when the number of ART games is exhausted, ART ends and the stage shifts to the normal stage (arrow G in FIG. 7). Further, when the advantageous section described later ends, the ART ends and the stage shifts to the normal stage (arrow G in FIG. 7).
In the bonus, a lottery for transition to the chance zone or ART is performed, and if the winner is won, the transition to the chance zone or ART is performed after the end of the bonus (arrows J and I in FIG. 7).

Here, a normal section and an advantageous section provided in the slot machine 1 will be described.
These sections are divided according to the gaming state, and for example, the normal stage and the bonus (setting difference bonus) are defined as normal sections. In addition, chance zone, bonus (no setting difference bonus), and ART are defined as advantageous sections.
The transition between the normal section and the advantageous section shifts to the advantageous section after the third reel stop operation of the winning game when the rare combination with no setting difference or the CZRB is won in the normal section.
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 is operated to stop the third reel.

The advantageous section is a section in which the player can stay continuously until the normal section is changed again after the transition from the normal section, and the number of games in which the game is executed is counted during the stay in the advantageous section (game count counting means). ).
At least one of the following conditions must be satisfied as the end condition of the advantageous section.
(A) At least one push order bell has been notified (b) The number of games in the advantageous section has reached 1500 games with the maximum number of games (hereinafter, also referred to as a specific number or limiter) (b). When the condition is satisfied, it is not possible to stay in the advantageous section, the number of games in the advantageous section is deleted (initialized to 0 times), and the combination of symbols corresponding to "RT1 transition replay" is stopped. This or the fact that the "bell spilled eye" has stopped has led to a shift to RT1.
The end condition of the advantageous section is an example, and other conditions may be provided. For example, it may be included that the combination of symbols corresponding to a predetermined bonus combination is stopped and displayed. Further, the upper limit number of games in the advantageous section is not limited to 1500 games, but is preferably 1500 games or less.

Further, during the advantageous section, the advantageous state lamp 13 is turned on.
As a result, if the bonus won during the normal section is a bonus with no setting difference, the advantageous state lamp 13 is lit, and if the bonus won during the normal section is a bonus with a setting difference, the advantageous state lamp 13 is not lit. It becomes the state of.
On the other hand, regardless of whether the bonus won during the advantageous section is a set difference non-bonus or a set difference bonus, the advantageous state lamp 13 remains lit.
As described above, the lighting / non-lighting of the advantageous state lamp 13 during the bonus is different depending on the advantageous section and the type of the bonus.
The advantageous state lamp 13 may be replaced with, for example, a 7-segment "dot" portion or the like.

Next, each game state controlled by the main control unit 10 (game state control means) will be described in detail.
<Normal stage>
The normal stage is a gaming state in which the player stays at the time of turning on the power accompanied by the operation of a predetermined initialization switch or the like, and is a gaming state in which most of the games in the slot machine 1 are occupied.
Specifically, as shown in FIG. 8, it includes a "general stage" and a "special stage" having different advantages in the normal stage.
Since the general stage is basically in a non-ART state where the push order navigation does not appear at RT0 and 1, the player's medals gradually decrease as the game continues, which is disadvantageous to the player. Is.
Therefore, in the general stage, a transition lottery to the chance zone where the transition lottery of ART is performed is performed.
The chance zone is composed of a chance zone 1 (hereinafter referred to as CZ1) and a chance zone 2 (hereinafter referred to as CZ2) (see FIG. 9).
The transition from the general stage to CZ1 is performed by stopping and displaying the combination of symbols corresponding to CZRB when the CZRB is won in the internal lottery process (arrows C-1 in FIGS. 8 and 9).
In addition, the transition from the general stage to CZ2 will be a rare role with no setting difference ("bag 2", "weak cherry 2", "strong cherry 2" and "chance eye 2") or "medium cherry" in the internal lottery process. The transition is made when the transition lottery is won, which is triggered by the winning (arrow C-2 in FIGS. 8 and 9).

Next, the transition from the general stage to CZ2 will be described.
In the transition from the general stage to CZ2, the precursor state accompanied by the precursor effect executed on the display 8 or the like is passed through.
Specifically, in the general stage, when a rare combination with no setting difference or a CZRB is won in the internal lottery process, the type of precursor state (fake precursor or CZ precursor) is determined.
For example, if you win "Bag 2", you have a probability of 245/255 to win a fake omen, and if you win a CZ omen with a probability of 10/255, you have a chance of winning "Strong Cherry 2", 204. If you win the fake precursor with a probability of / 255, win the CZ precursor with a probability of 51/255, and win the "CZRB", you win the fake precursor with a probability of 245/255 and the probability of 10/255. It is set to win the CZ precursor in (see FIG. 12).
If the CZ precursor is won based on the fact that the CZRB is won, the transition to ART is confirmed.

In addition, the number of games (precursor games) in which fake precursors and CZ precursors (hereinafter collectively referred to as "precursors") are executed is, for example, one of 18 to 20 games with a probability of 1/3. Be selected.
In addition, if the fake precursor is won based on winning the CZRB, the number of precursor games is 18 games at the end of the CZRB only if the transition lottery to ART is not won during the transferred CZRB. It is decided from 20 games, and it is controlled to fake precursor during the determined precursor game number.

When the fake precursor is selected, either a low probability state in which the probability of transition to CZ2 is relatively low or a high probability state in which the probability of transition to CZ2 is relatively high is determined according to the winning combination. ..
For example, when you win "Bag 2", you win a low probability state with a probability of 128/255, you win a high probability state with a probability of 127/255, and when you win "CZRB", you win a probability of 255/255. It is set to always win the high probability state (see FIG. 13).

Then, during the fake sign, the transition lottery to CZ2 is performed according to the current transition probability state, triggered by winning the rare role.
For example, if you win "Weak Cherry 2" in a low probability state, you will win with a probability of 20/255, and if you win "Weak Cherry 2" in a high probability state, you will win with a probability of 60/255. The winning probability has the relationship of "medium cherry">"strong cherry 2">"chance eye 2">"weak cherry 2">"bag2" (Fig. 14 (a), (Fig. 14 (a)). b) See).
As shown in FIG. 14, the winning probability of CZ2 is set to be the same in all RT states, but the winning probability is not limited to this, and the winning probability may be different for each RT state.

In addition, if the push order bell is not won until all the precursor games are exhausted during the fake precursor, the transition to CZ2 is confirmed. This is because the number of precursor games has been exhausted, and even in the situation of shifting from the advantageous section to the normal stage, which is the normal section, the end condition of the advantageous section, "at least one push order bell is notified. This is a control performed because the advantageous section cannot be ended because it does not satisfy "things".

The special stage is a gaming state in which 30 games are continued, and is basically a non-ART state in which the player stays in RT4 and the push order navigation does not appear.
The transition to the special stage is from the general stage (arrow a1 in FIG. 8), the transition from the pullback ART described later (arrow G-1 in FIGS. 8 and 11), and the challenge ART described later. There is a case of transition (arrow G-3 in FIGS. 8 and 11).
However, since the general stage is in the non-ART state, the push order navigation of the RT4 transition replay that assists the transition to RT4 does not occur, so the probability of transitioning from the general stage to the special stage is very low.

In the special stage, if a rare combination with no setting difference or a CZRB is won in the internal lottery process, the transition to ART is confirmed (arrow F in FIGS. 8 and 11). That is, the special stage is a gaming state in which the probability of transition to ART is higher than that of the general stage.
The end of the special stage is triggered by the fact that 30 games have been played (arrow a2 in FIG. 8) and the transition to bonus (arrow A in FIG. 8), except when the transition to ART is confirmed. It ends in.
In the following description, the transfer right acquired by confirming the transfer to ART is referred to as "ART stock".

<CZ1>
CZ1 is mainly a game state in which a lottery for transition to ART is performed, and the transition is made when the combination of symbols corresponding to CZRB is stopped and displayed during the normal stage stay, and the player wins 8 times or plays 12 times. It is a form of ending bonus (CZRB).
That is, in CZ1, the transition lottery to ART is performed while executing the bonus game.
In CZ1, the RT state before the transition is inherited, and the winning probability of the "common bell" (for example, 1 / 3.1) is higher than the non-bonus state of RT0 to RT4, but the small role (excluding replay) Since the winning probability does not increase, there is a possibility that the number of balls will not increase depending on the situation.

In CZ1, if the "common bell" is won, a lottery for transition to ART is performed in the game.
Specifically, the winning rate of the transition lottery to ART is associated with the "CZ level" set to 8 stages (1 to 8) with the initial value being "0", and this CZ. The higher the level, the higher the expectation of winning.
The CZ level increases by +1 each time a common bell is won during CZ1, and an ART transition lottery is performed based on the increased CZ level.
For example, when the common bell is won in the first game after the start of CZ1, a lottery is performed based on the winning probability (10/255) corresponding to the CZ level of "1" (see FIG. 15). Further, when the CZ level is "8", that is, when the common bell is won eight times during CZ1, a lottery is performed based on the winning probability (255/255) corresponding to the CZ level "8". In this case, the transition to ART is confirmed (see FIG. 15).
That is, in CZ1, the more the common bell is won, the easier it is to shift to ART.

When the ART transition lottery is won in CZ1, it is notified that the game will shift to ART in the final game of CZ1 and the game will shift to ART (arrows E-1 in FIGS. 9 and 11). On the other hand, if the player is not elected, he / she is notified that he / she will not shift to ART in the final game of CZ1 and returns to the general stage (arrows D-1 in FIGS. 8 and 9).
If the common bell is not won even once during the 1st to 11th games in CZ1, the transition to ART is confirmed.
Further, for example, by providing a special CZ1 (hereinafter referred to as SPCZ1) in addition to the CZ1, if the lottery for transition to ART is won while staying in the SPCZ1, the transition to ART is not performed in the final game of SPCZ1. In addition to notifying that the game that has won the lottery will be transferred to ART, the transition to "Battle ART", which will be described later, may be confirmed after the end of SPCZ1.

<CZ2>
CZ2 is mainly a gaming state in which a lottery for transition to ART is performed, and has a higher probability of transition to ART than CZ1 and is basically a gaming state in which 15 games are continued.
Unlike CZ1, CZ2 is in a non-bonus state and is in a non-ART state, and push order navigation does not appear. Therefore, basically, the player stays in RT1 and the number of medals held by the player gradually decreases as the game is continued. It is in a gaming state.
In CZ2, ART transition lottery is executed every game for 15 games based on a predetermined winning probability (for example, 5/255). In addition, when the rare role is won, an ART transition lottery is performed based on a predetermined winning probability according to the winning rare role.

In CZ2, the story consists of a first half (for example, 10 games) in which the main character acquires items as the game progresses, and a second half (for example, 5 games) in which the main character plays against an enemy character. It is configured so that the effect to be executed differs depending on the result of the transition lottery of ART.
For example, in the first half, when the main character acquires an item, if the ART is won, the effect that the item can be acquired with a higher probability than if the ART is not won is executed. ing.
In the second half, in the scene where the main character plays against the enemy character, if the ART is won, the image that the main character wins is displayed, and it is notified that the main character will shift to ART, and the transition to ART will occur. (Arrow E-2 in FIGS. 9 and 11). On the other hand, if the ART is not won, an image in which the main character is defeated by the enemy character is displayed, and the stage shifts to the general stage (arrows D-2 in FIGS. 8 and 9).

Also, in CZ2, if the winning bonus is a bonus with no setting difference, the transition to ART is confirmed, and if the winning bonus is a bonus with setting difference, the final game of CZ2. Other than (15th game), the transition to ART is confirmed (arrow K in FIGS. 9 and 10). On the other hand, if the set difference bonus is won in the final game (15th game) of CZ2, the stage shifts to the general stage after the setting difference bonus ends.
As mentioned above, if the push order bell is not won until the number of precursor games is exhausted during the precursor of the general stage, the advantageous section cannot be ended, so in the case of shifting to CZ2, the transition destination. In CZ2, if the push order bell is not won for 15 games, the transition to ART is confirmed.

<Bonus>
The bonus is a gaming state that is advantageous to the player who can expect an increase in the game medium, and is rushed by stopping the combination of the bonus symbols corresponding to the bonus combination (arrows A, K, H in FIGS. 7 and 10). It ends when the number of payouts is exceeded.
Further, as described above, the bonus includes a big bonus (BB1), a super big bonus (BB2), a regular bonus (RB), etc., and each bonus has a setting difference bonus (setting difference BB1, setting difference). It is divided into BB2, setting difference RB) and setting difference no bonus (setting difference BB1, setting difference BB2, setting difference RB).

<Big Bonus>
The big bonus will end when the rare role is won in duplicate at a predetermined rate and more than 216 medals are paid out.
During the big bonus, "Common Bell", "Sand Replay", and "Fake Sand Replay" will be won regardless of the setting difference bonus and the setting difference non-bonus.
For example, "common bell" wins 1 / 1.2, "sand replay" wins 1/55, and "fake sand replay" wins 1 / 7.4.
In addition, the effects executed on the display 8 during the big bonus include a normal effect and an ART effect, and the effects executed according to the game state at the time of winning the big bonus are different. There is.

<Super Big Bonus>
The Super Big Bonus will end when the rare role is won in duplicate at a predetermined rate and more than 297 medals are paid out.
The Super Big Bonus differs from the Big Bonus in that the number of bets is two and 11 medals are awarded by stopping the combination of symbols corresponding to the "common bell".
During the Super Big Bonus, as with the Big Bonus, the "Common Bell", "Sand Replay", and "Fake Sand Replay" will be won regardless of the setting difference bonus and the setting difference non-bonus.
For example, "common bell" wins 1 / 1.2, "sand replay" wins 1/25, and "fake sand replay" wins 1 / 8.9. That is, since the super big bonus has a higher probability of winning the "sand replay" than the big bonus, it is a gaming state in which a privilege (ART stock) is more likely to be given than the big bonus.
There are two types of effects that are executed on the display 8 during the Super Big Bonus: normal and ART, and the effects that are executed differ depending on the game state when the Super Big Bonus is won. There is.

The slot machine 1 in the present embodiment is given a privilege (right to transfer to CZ2, ART stock) to the player based on the winning of "sand replay" and "fake sand replay" in the big bonus and the super big bonus. The type of bonus that won the notification of the push order that enables the "specific roll" to be stopped and displayed, and the notification of the push order that prevents the specific roll from being stopped and displayed. It is designed to notify according to. Therefore, it is difficult to recognize whether the bonus won by the player is a setting difference bonus or a setting difference non-bonus, and there is a feature that the interest of the game is not lowered even during the setting difference bonus that does not draw lots for ART. are doing.
The details of this feature will be described later.

<Regular bonus>
The regular bonus will be won in duplicate at a predetermined rate when the rare role is won, and will end when more than 63 medals are paid out. Since the "common bell" that pays out 9 cards wins each game, it ends with the acquisition of 48 cards.
In addition, if the regular bonus is won, the ART transition lottery will be held at the same time.
Specifically, although the ART transition lottery is not performed for the RB with the setting difference, the ART transition lottery is won with a probability of, for example, 20% when the RB without the setting difference is won (in FIGS. 10 and 11). Arrow I-2).
In addition, when winning ART, a maximum of 3 ART stocks are given for each winning, for example, the probability of giving 1 is 253/255 and the probability of giving 2 is 1/255. Yes, the probability of being given three is 1/255. The number of ART stocks to be granted is not limited to this, and may be 4 or more, and the selection probability of the number of grants may be different depending on the winning opportunity of the regular bonus.

Further, the effect executed on the display 8 during the regular bonus includes a normal RB effect and an episode RB effect.
In the episode RB production, the game progresses while a series of stories are executed by the image production, and the result of the ART transition lottery is notified in the final game.
Then, in the RB with a setting difference, the normal RB effect is always selected, and in the RB without a setting difference, the normal RB effect or the episode RB effect is selected.
For example, in the case of non-winning ART with no setting difference RB, the normal RB effect is selected with a probability of 89/100, and the episode RB effect is selected with a probability of 11/100.
On the other hand, when the ART is won with no setting difference RB, the normal RB effect is selected with a probability of 11/100, and the episode RB effect is selected with a probability of 89/100.
That is, it is more likely that the ART transition lottery was won when the episode RB effect was executed than when the normal RB effect was executed.
In RB without setting difference, the winning probability of ART does not change according to the gaming state at the time of winning, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the winning probability of ART may change according to the gaming state at the time of winning. ..
Further, in the present embodiment, the ART transition lottery is performed when the regular bonus is won, but the ART lottery may be performed with a predetermined winning probability for each game in the regular bonus.

If a big bonus, super big bonus, or regular bonus occurs during ART, after each bonus ends, it shifts to the "interval ART" described later (in this way, "returning" to shift back). Also called). If a bonus occurs during some ARTs (ARTs other than "Interval ART", "Main ART", and "Challenge ART" described later), the interrupted ART will be restored after the bonus ends. It has become. Further, not limited to this, in all ARTs, the ART may be returned to the interrupted ART after the end of each bonus.
In these cases, the number of games played with the bonus is not subtracted from the number of ART games of ART.
In addition, if a bonus is won during the precursory stage, the number of precursory games will be determined again from 18 to 20 games after the bonus is completed, regardless of the number of precursory games at the time of winning the bonus. It is designed to do.

<ART>
ART can be transferred between the normal stage and the bonus based on a predetermined opportunity (arrows F, I, E in FIGS. 7 and 11), basically stay at RT2, 3 and, and It is an AT state that notifies the corresponding push order when the "push order bell" or the "push order replay" is won, and is a gaming state in which the game is executed in an advantageous manner for the player.
However, if you miss the push order of "Push Order Replay" during ART, or if you win the bonus during ART, you will stay at a place other than RT2 and 3 after the bonus ends.

As shown in FIG. 11, the ARTs include "interval ART", "main ART", "challenge ART", "pullback ART", "confirmed ART", "battle ART", "ending ART", "limiter ART", etc. It can be divided into.
In addition, "pull back ART", "confirmed ART", "battle ART", and "ending ART" are gaming states with high expectations that they can stay in ART for a long time, and in particular, "battle ART" and "ending ART" It is a gaming state in which a privilege (ART stock) that can continue ART is easily given.

<Interval ART>
The interval ART is a gaming state in which the player stays at the beginning after entering the ART, continues for at least 6 games, and basically stays at RTs 2 and 3.
The interval ART is composed of three ARTs, a main ART and a challenge ART, as a series of games. If the RT state is RT2 or higher, the interval ART is executed for 6 games, then the game shifts to the main ART, and then the challenge. By shifting to ART, one set of ART games can be executed. Then, if the ART continuous lottery executed in the challenge ART described later is won, one set of ART games will be executed.

Further, in the interval ART, a subtraction lottery is performed to reduce the "number of continuous lottery" of the ART continuous lottery executed in the challenge ART.
Specifically, each game subtraction lottery is performed according to the winning combination won in the internal lottery process and the current RT state.
For example, when the "push order bell" is won, it is set to win with a probability of 26/255 when staying at RT2, and to win with a probability of 85/255 when staying at RT3 (FIG. 16). (A)). That is, RT3 is easier to win the subtraction lottery than RT2.
In addition, the winning probability has a relationship of "bag 2">"weak cherry 2">"push order bell", and if you win "strong cherry 2", "medium cherry", "chance eye 2" Is set to win with a 100% probability.

Further, when the CZRB is won during the interval ART, the subtraction lottery is also performed during the transferred CZRB.
For example, when winning the "CZRB role (common bell)", it is set to win with a probability of 204/255 when staying at RT2, and with a probability of 255/255 when staying at RT3. (See FIG. 16 (b)). Also, even during CZRB, RT3 is easier to win the subtraction lottery than RT2.
Further, as shown in FIG. 16, although the subtraction lottery is performed in other than RT2 and RT3, the subtraction lottery is performed with the same probability as that of RT2. Not limited to this, the subtraction lottery may be performed with a different probability for each RT state.

If the CZRB is won during the interval ART, the subtraction of the number of ART games in the interval ART is interrupted from the next game of the winning game of the CZRB to the end of the CZRB. In addition, if a bonus other than CZRB is won, the interval ART of 6 games will be started again after the winning bonus ends, and if a bonus other than CZRB is won, a subtraction lottery will be held. The number of executions will increase.

When the subtraction lottery is won during the interval ART, as shown in FIG. 23, the subtraction lottery winning image 83 indicating that the subtraction lottery is won is displayed on the display 8 at the lower right of the screen, and the image 83 is superimposed on the winning image 83. The number of times 84 (× N) is displayed.
Further, "N" indicating the number of winnings is up to "7". That is, the number of times that the subtraction lottery during the interval ART can be won is set to a maximum of 7 times, which is the same number as the maximum number of lottery times of the ART continuous lottery executed in the challenge ART described later, which is 7 times. It is designed not to be added more than once.
In this way, the number of times the subtraction lottery is won in the interval ART can be subtracted from the number of continuous lottery of the ART continuous lottery executed in the challenge ART.

Further, as shown in FIG. 23 and the like, the display 8 displays information about the ART being executed.
For example, the number of acquired medals 81 indicating the total number of medals acquired during ART, the number of remaining games 82 indicating the number of remaining games in ART, and the like are displayed. Not limited to this, the total number of games indicating the total number of continuous games during ART, the number of sets indicating the number of consecutive villas (continuation) of one set of ART games, and the like may be displayed.
Further, the effect image 85 displayed on the display 8 during the interval ART is an image displayed when the normal stage is changed to the ART (hereinafter, also referred to as the first hit), and a case where the challenge ART is changed to the interval ART. That is, an image different from the image displayed when the villa (continuation) is continued is displayed. Therefore, the player can determine whether or not the ART has continued (continued) only by visually recognizing the effect image 85 during the interval ART.

<Main ART>
The main ART shifts from the interval ART (arrow b1 in FIG. 11) and basically stays at RTs 2 and 3.
The main ART is a gaming state that continues for at least 30 games, and either shifts to the challenge ART after the end of 30 games (arrow b2 in FIG. 11), or shifts to the confirmed ART when the number of games is less than 30 games. (Arrow b5 in FIG. 11).

Further, in the main ART, as in the interval ART, a subtraction lottery is performed to reduce the number of continuous lottery of the ART continuous lottery executed in the challenge ART.
For example, when the "push order bell" is won, the probability of winning is 10.2% when staying at RT2, and the probability of winning is 50.2% when staying at RT3 (). See FIG. 17 (a)). That is, RT3 is easier to win the subtraction lottery than RT2. In addition, when "bag 2", "weak cherry 2", "strong cherry 2", "medium cherry", and "chance eye 2" are won, the probability of winning is set to 100%.
In addition, if you win the CZRB during the main ART and win the "CZRB role (common bell)" during the transferred CZRB, you will win with an 80% probability when you stay at RT2, and when you stay at RT3, you will win. It is set to win with a 100% probability (see FIG. 17 (b)). That is, even during CZRB, RT3 is easier to win the subtraction lottery than RT2.

As described above, in the subtraction lottery during the interval ART and the main ART, the RT3 is in a state where it is easier to win than the RT2, so that the player expects to stay at the RT3 rather than the RT2.
Therefore, the push order navigation of the RT3 transition replay is a notification that may shift to the gaming state (RT3) that is advantageous to the player, and the push order navigation of the replay that occurs during ART is merely a navigation of the digestion game. Instead, it can fuel the expectations of the player.
Further, as described above, RT3 is an RT state in which it is possible to stay only for a period having the number of RT3 guaranteed games, and even if the RT3 transition replay is won in the main ART, there is a probability of 66/255 transition to RT3. The replay notifies the push order in which the prize can be won (RT transition replay 3 does not notify the push order in which the prize can be won in 189/255).
Therefore, the stay of RT3 is rare as compared with other RT states (RT2), and the expectation of the player can be fueled.
In the main ART, another winning probability may be used as the winning probability (66/255) for notifying the push order in which the RT3 transition replay can be won.

When the subtraction lottery is won during the main ART, as shown in FIG. 24, the display 8 displays the effect image 87 indicating that the subtraction lottery has been won (for example, the liquid crystal symbols are aligned as many times as the number of wins). (Image effect), the winning image 86a indicating that the subtraction lottery has been won is displayed in the subtraction lottery result display area 86 divided into seven areas.
In the seven areas of the subtraction lottery result display area 86, the winning image 86a is displayed in one area every time one subtraction lottery is won. This makes it possible for the player to clearly recognize the number of times the subtraction lottery has been won.
Further, the display in the subtraction lottery result display area 86 reflects the sum of the winning amount in the subtraction lottery during the interval ART and the winning amount in the subtraction lottery during the main ART.

In the main ART, when the winning image 86a is displayed in all seven areas of the subtraction lottery result display area 86, that is, when the subtraction lottery is won seven times, the process proceeds to the "confirmed ART" described later (FIG. 11). Arrow b5 in the middle. In this case, the main ART ends with less than 30 games.
On the other hand, when the winning image 86a is not displayed in all seven areas of the subtraction lottery result display area 86 at the end of 30 games, that is, if the subtraction lottery has not been won seven times, the challenge ART is set. Transition (arrow b2 in FIG. 11).
Further, when 30 games are completed, even if the subtraction lottery has not been won 7 times and there is ART stock, the game shifts from the main ART to the challenge ART. That is, the ART stock is not consumed in the main ART, but is consumed in the challenge ART so that the ART continues. Not limited to this, the ART stock may be consumed in the main ART to shift to the interval ART and continue the ART.

<Challenge ART>
The challenge ART shifts from the main ART (arrow b2 in FIG. 11) and basically stays at RTs 2 and 3.
In the challenge ART, the title of one game is displayed, the ART continuous lottery for a maximum of seven games (the number of continuous lottery times), and the continuous lottery result display for one game are performed.
As described above, in the ART continuous lottery executed every game for a maximum of 7 games, the number of games varies according to the number of times the subtraction lottery is won in the interval ART and the main ART.
For example, if the number of winnings of the subtraction lottery is "0 times", the ART continuous lottery of 7 games is performed, and if it is "3 times", the ART continuous lottery of 4 games is performed. If it is "6 times", the ART continuous lottery will be held for only one game.
Further, if the lottery result is not won in the ART continuous lottery, the challenge ART is finished at that point.
Therefore, when the number of winnings of the subtraction lottery is "0 times", it is necessary to win all seven ART continuation lottery in order for ART to continue.
On the other hand, when the number of winnings of the subtraction lottery is "6 times", in order for the ART to continue, it is sufficient to win the ART continuous lottery only once.

In addition, the ART continuous lottery is executed regardless of the presence or absence of ART stock.
For example, if there is ART stock and "continuation" is confirmed in the ART continuation lottery, the ART stock is not consumed and shifts to the interval ART, and the ART continues.
On the other hand, if there is ART stock and the lottery result of the ART continuation lottery is not won, the ART stock is consumed to shift to the interval ART and the ART continues.
Not limited to this, ART may always be continued by deciding the winning probability of the ART continuous lottery to be "100% (maximum ART level)" by consuming one ART stock.

During the challenge ART, as shown in FIG. 25, the winning image 86a indicating that the continuous lottery has been won is displayed in the continuous lottery result display area 88 divided into seven areas on the display device 8.
The winning image 86a displayed in the continuous lottery result display area 88 reflects the result of the subtraction lottery in the main ART before the transition and the result of the ART continuous lottery in the challenge ART.
For example, if the subtraction lottery is won three times in the main ART before the transition, the three winning images 86a are displayed when the transition to the challenge ART is performed. Then, an ART continuous lottery for four games is performed, and each time the lottery for each game is won, the winning image 86a is displayed in the continuous lottery result display area 88.

In addition, at the time of entering the challenge ART, the winning probability in the ART continuous lottery is determined.
Specifically, the ART level is determined, and the winning probability of the ART continuous lottery is determined based on the value of the ART level.
The ART level is set in four stages (level 1 to level 4), and the larger the value of the ART level, the higher the probability of winning the ART continuous lottery.
This ART level is determined at the time of entering the interval ART at the time of the first hit. For example, there is a probability of 195/255 that the ART level "1" is determined, a probability of 30/255 that the ART level "2" is determined, and a probability of 20/255 that the ART level "3" is determined. The ART level "4" is determined with a probability of 10/255 (see FIG. 18).
It should be noted that the value of the ART level does not decrease (level down) during ART, and does not fluctuate until the end of ART, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the value may fluctuate.

The winning probability of the ART continuous lottery is determined based on the determined ART level.
For example, when the ART level is "1", the probability of 195/255 determines 80%, the probability of 30/255 determines 85.1%, and the probability of 20/255 determines 90.2%. 98% is determined with a probability of 10/255.
Further, when the ART level is "2", the probability of 85.1% is determined with a probability of 225/255, and when the ART level is "3", the probability of 90.2% is determined with a probability of 242/255, and the ART level is determined. When is "4", 98% is determined with a probability of 255/255 (see FIG. 19).
In this way, since one ART continuous lottery is won with a probability of at least 80%, even if the number of winnings of the subtraction lottery is "0 times" in the interval ART and the main ART, the ART is a consecutive villa (continuation). The probability of winning is at least about 21% (80% x 7 times (0.8 to the 7th power)), and if the number of winnings in the subtraction lottery is "6 times", there is a probability that ART will continue to stay in a row. Since it is at least 80% (80% x 1 time (0.8 to the 1st power)), the expectation of the consecutive villas can be maintained.

In this way, in Challenge ART, the continuation rate of ART can be increased by reducing the number of lottery of ART continuous lottery in Challenge ART according to the number of winnings of subtraction lottery executed in interval ART and main ART. In addition, it has a playability closely related to the interval ART, the main ART, and the challenge ART.
The details of this feature will be described later.

Further, in the challenge ART, apart from the above-mentioned ART continuation lottery, an ART continuation confirmation lottery is performed based on a predetermined winning probability according to the winning combination, triggered by winning the rare role.
For example, if you win "Weak Cherry 2", it is set to win the transition lottery with a probability of 5.00%, and the winning probability is "Medium Cherry">"Strong Cherry 2">"ChanceEye". It has a relationship of "2">"bag2">"weak cherry 2" (see FIG. 20).
In this way, by conducting the continuous lottery of ART with the winning of the rare role as an opportunity, there is no so-called "wasteful deduction of the rare role" during the challenge ART, and it is possible to enhance the interest during the challenge ART. can.

Further, when the bonus is won in the interval ART, the main ART and the challenge ART, the continuation of the ART is confirmed (arrow H in FIGS. 10 and 11).
If a bonus other than CZRB is won, it will start from the interval ART after the end of the bonus, while if it wins the CZRB, a subtraction lottery will be executed during CZRB, and after the end of CZRB, it will start from the interval ART. Start.

<Confirmed ART>
The confirmed ART shifts from the main ART (arrow b5 in FIG. 11) and basically stays at RTs 2 and 3.
The entry into the confirmed ART shifts when the subtraction lottery is won 7 times in the main ART, that is, when one set of ART game consecutive villas is confirmed.
In the confirmed ART, a lottery for transition to the battle ART is performed. If the transition lottery is won, the battle ART is entered (arrow b6 in FIG. 11), and if the transition lottery is not won, the lottery is confirmed. The ART is terminated and the process shifts to the interval ART (arrow b11 in FIG. 11).
As for the number of games at the time of entering the confirmed ART, the number of remaining games of the main ART at the time of transition is taken over. Therefore, the sooner you win the subtraction lottery 7 times in the main ART, the more games you have left, and you will stay in the confirmed ART for a long period of time, so the number of lottery transitions to the battle ART will also increase, which is advantageous. ..

In the lottery for transition to the battle ART, a lottery is performed for each game according to the winning combination won in the internal lottery process and the current RT state.
For example, when "weak cherry 2" is won, it is set to win with a probability of 13/255 when staying at RT2, and to win with a probability of 85/255 when staying at RT3 (FIG. 21). reference). That is, RT3 is easier to win the subtraction lottery than RT2.
In addition, the winning probability has a relationship of "bag 2">"weak cherry 2", and if you win "strong cherry 2", "medium cherry", or "chance eye 2", the probability is 100%. It is set to win in.
If the subtraction lottery is won 7 times in the interval ART and one set of ART game consecutive villas has already been confirmed before the start of the main ART, the screen display of the display 8 is the screen of the main ART. However, as the internal lottery process, the same lottery process as the final ART (transition lottery to the battle ART) is performed.

<Battle ART>
The battle ART shifts from the confirmed ART (arrow b6 in FIG. 11) and basically stays at RTs 2 and 3.
Battle ART is a game state in which 15 games are executed as one set, and 3 sets (45 games) of games are guaranteed, and the 4th set start game (46th game) after the 3 sets are completed. , A continuous lottery will be held to determine whether or not to continue the battle ART.
During the battle ART, the main character and the enemy character are confronted (battle), and if the main character wins, the battle ART continues, and if the enemy character wins, the battle ART does not continue.
The winning probability (continuation probability) of the continuous lottery in the battle ART is determined at the time of entering the battle ART, for example, 50.2% is determined with a probability of 223/255, and 90.2% is determined with a probability of 32/255. It is supposed to decide. That is, there is a probability of at least about 50% that the battle ART will continue to be in a row.
Then, if the continuous lottery in the battle ART is won, the game of the battle ART with 15 games as one set is started again. On the other hand, even if the continuous lottery is not won, in the battle ART, the battle ART may be continued by winning the following lottery.

In the battle ART, a lottery (hereinafter referred to as a rewrite lottery) that can be changed to "continuation" is performed even if the continuous lottery is not won and is in the "non-continuation" state.
Specifically, even if it is determined to be "discontinued" in the continuous lottery executed in the start game of the 4th set, a rare role is played between the 1st game and the 15th game of the 4th set. If you can win a predetermined lottery that is executed with the winning of, the game will be changed from "discontinued" to "continued" and the battle ART will continue.
For example, if the "bag 2" is won, the probability of winning is 85/255, and if the "weak cherry 2" is won, the probability of winning is 64/255 (Fig.). 22). In addition, when "strong cherry 2", "medium cherry", and "chance eye 2" are won, the probability of winning is set to 100%.
Therefore, the player can enjoy the game without losing his expectation, excitement, and interest until the final game, even if he does not win the continuous lottery.
On the other hand, if it is determined to be "discontinued" in the continuous lottery of the battle ART, and if the rewrite lottery does not win, the game shifts to the interval ART after the 15th game is completed (arrow b12 in FIG. 11).

Further, in the battle ART, a predetermined lottery is performed according to the winning combination in each game and the internal lottery process, regardless of whether or not the battle ART is continued by the above-mentioned continuous lottery or rewrite lottery.
Specifically, as in the case of the execution of the rewrite lottery described above, a predetermined lottery is performed with the winning of the rare role as an opportunity, and when the lottery is won, "points" are given.
This point is set from 1 to 7, for example, and when the cumulative number of points acquired reaches "7", ART stock is granted.
The number of points given at one time is determined by lottery, and for example, one of "4", "5", and "6" is selected with a probability of 1/3. ..
In addition, points can be earned in other gaming states, for example, they can also be earned in special bonuses and ending ARTs, which will be described later. It is supposed to return.
Since the ART stock is stored only for the amount given, the more points are given in the battle ART, the more the main ART loops.

Further, when the battle ART ends and the point shifts to the interval ART, the points are treated as the number of subtractions for reducing the number of continuous lottery of the ART continuous lottery in the subsequent challenge ART.
That is, when the number of points held at the end of the battle ART is "3", the continuation of the ART will be confirmed if the subtraction lottery of "4 times" is won in the interval ART or the main ART. Alternatively, if all the "4 times" ART continuation lottery is won in the challenge ART, the continuation of ART will be confirmed.

In addition, in the battle ART, when "when the continuation of the battle ART is confirmed in the 19th set of the battle ART (when the battle ART is confirmed to be 20 consecutive villas)", the process shifts to the "ending ART" (in FIG. 11). Arrow b7).
Further, in the battle ART, the transition to the "limiter ART" is confirmed when "the lottery with a winning probability of 1/255 executed at the time of the continuous lottery during the battle ART is won".

<Ending ART>
The ending ART shifts from the battle ART when the above conditions are satisfied in the battle ART (arrow b7 in FIG. 11), and basically stays at RTs 2 and 3.
Similar to the battle ART, the ending ART basically continues for 15 games, and when the game of the 15 games is completed, the ending ART shifts to the interval ART (arrow b8 in FIG. 11).
If the continuation of the battle ART is confirmed in the 19th set of the battle ART and the game shifts to the ending ART, it is controlled as the 20th set of the battle ART.
In the ending ART, as in the battle ART, a lottery for earning points is performed.

After shifting to the ending ART, it is confirmed that the ART will continue until the maximum number of games (1500 games) in the advantageous section is reached.
Then, even if it is determined that the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment is controlled by ART until the maximum number of games in the advantageous section is reached, the period until the maximum number of games is reached is executed during normal ART. By executing various lottery processes and the like, the same control as during normal ART is performed.
As a result, it is possible to prevent the player from having the impression that the ART game from the transition to the ending ART to the maximum number of games in the advantageous section is a digestive game, and it is possible to prevent a decrease in the interest of ART. Have.
The details of this feature will be described later.
In addition, as a benefit of shifting to the ending ART, instead of continuing the ART until the maximum number of games (1500 games) in the advantageous section is reached, for example, the ART level may be determined to be "4". good. As a result, the winning probability of the ART continuation lottery during the challenge ART is determined to be "98%", so that the gaming state has a very high probability that the ART will continue.

<Specialized bonus>
The special bonus shifts when the combination of symbols corresponding to CZRB is stopped and displayed during the stay in the battle ART (arrow b9 in FIG. 11), and the bonus ends with 8 winnings or 12 games (CZRB). ).
In the specialization bonus, an ART stock acquisition lottery is held based on the winning probability of 85/255 in each game. That is, in the special bonus, the ART stock acquisition lottery is performed while executing the bonus game.
In addition, in the special bonus, points are drawn by lottery as in the case of battle ART, and points are given with a 100% probability when the common bell is won.
Further, after the end of the specialization bonus, the battle ART before the transition to the specialization bonus is restored (arrow b10 in FIG. 11).

<Pullback ART>
The pullback ART shifts from the challenge ART (arrow b4 in FIG. 11) and basically stays at RT2 and RT3.
The pullback ART is a game state in which the player stays after the end of the ART and before the transition to the general stage when the continuous lottery in the challenge ART is determined to be "discontinued", and is a game in which the player can return (pull back) to the ART again. Has sex.
Therefore, in the pullback ART, the push order for shifting to the above-mentioned special stage is notified.
Specifically, the push order replay and the push order bell are notified, and when the RT1 transition replay or the RT2 transition replay is won, the push order to be avoided is notified, and when the RT4 transition replay is won, the push order is notified. Notify the push order for shifting to RT4 (special stage).
In this way, the pullback ART notifies the push order for winning the RT4 transition replay, which is not notified in other gaming states, and makes it possible to shift to a special stage where there is a high possibility of returning to the ART. have.
The details of this feature will be described later.

In the pullback ART, the number of games for notifying the push order (hereinafter referred to as the number of guaranteed pullback games) differs depending on the game during the ART before shifting to the pullback ART.
Specifically, the number of guaranteed pullback games is a total of the "minimum guaranteed number of games (for example, 2 games)" for which notification of the push order is guaranteed and the "number of additional games".
The number of additional games is the number of games that are counted by +1 by winning a lottery with a winning probability of 1/100, which is executed when the rare role is won during the ART before shifting to the pullback ART. ..
That is, the longer you stay in the ART before shifting to the pullback ART, the larger the number of additional games can be acquired, and as a result, the number of guaranteed pullback games also increases. As a result, the player shifts to the special stage in the pullback ART. The possibility is also high.
In addition, the number of guaranteed pullback games starts to be subtracted after entering the pullback ART, and when it reaches "0", the push order for avoiding winning the RT1 transition replay or RT2 transition replay, or the RT4 transition replay. Since the push order for winning a prize is not notified, there is a high possibility of falling from RT3.
Then, when the RT1 transition replay is won or the "bell spilled eye" is stopped, the stage shifts to the general stage (RT1) (arrows G-4 in FIGS. 8 and 11).

<Limiter ART>
The limiter ART is basically a game state in which a game is executed while staying in RT2 and a game up to 1500 games, which is the maximum number of games in an advantageous section, is confirmed.
Specifically, if the number of games in the advantageous section reaches 1400 games while staying in the advantageous section, the game shifts to the limiter ART at the end of the game, and the game from the 1401st game in the advantageous section to the limiter ART. (See FIG. 11). The number of games played after shifting to the limiter ART is 100 times until 1500 games are reached in the advantageous section.
At the end of the limiter ART (that is, at the end of 1500 games in the advantageous section), the stage shifts to the general stage (arrows G-2 in FIGS. 8 and 11). That is, by shifting from the advantageous section to the normal section, the number of games played in the advantageous section is erased (reset). In addition, the acquired ART stock and the number of ART games are also deleted (reset).
In addition, although it was explained that when the number of games in the advantageous section reaches 1400 games, the game of 1401 games is shifted to the limiter ART, but not limited to this, the game is shifted to the limiter ART according to the current game state. You may do it. For example, if a predetermined continuous production is performed during ART, wait for the production to end, or if it is in the middle of one set in battle ART, that one set ends. After waiting for, you may move to the limiter ART.

Up to this point, the configuration of the slot machine 1 and each gaming state have been described, but the slot machine 1 having the above configuration and gaming state has the following features.
(1) Raise the expectation of returning (pulling back) to ART (pulling back control processing)
(2) Make it difficult to distinguish the bonus with setting difference from the bonus without setting difference (bonus production control process)
(3) Decrease the number of lottery for ART continuation lottery and increase the ART continuation rate (ART continuation control process)
(4) Making it difficult to recognize that the arrival of the limiter in the advantageous section has been confirmed (control processing before reaching the limiter)
These features will be described in order below.

(1) Raise the expectation of returning (pulling back) to ART (pulling back control processing)
As described above, the slot machine 1 in the present embodiment is provided with a "pull-back ART" and a "special stage" that can stay after the ART is completed and before the transition to the general stage, and by providing these gaming states, the slot machine 1 is provided. It has the following characteristic playability.

FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing a “pull-back control process” performed by the main control unit 10.
The "pull-back control process" is a process executed after the challenge ART is completed.
First, the main control unit 10 determines whether or not the RT state at the end of the challenge ART is RT4 (S1).
When it is determined that the RT state is not RT4 (S1: No), control is performed to shift to the pullback ART (S2, b4 in FIG. 27).
During the pullback ART, during the period when the number of guaranteed pullback games exists (for example, 12 games including the minimum guaranteed number of games (2 games) + the number of additional games (10 games)), the push order for shifting to RT4 is set. Notify.
Then, it is determined whether or not the number of guaranteed pullback games has been consumed (S3), and if it is determined that the number of games has been consumed (S3: Yes), the game is controlled to move from the pullback ART to the general stage (S4, FIG. G-4 in 27). In this case, the pullback ART may not shift to the general stage until the RT state shifts to RT1.

On the other hand, if it is determined that the number of guaranteed pullback games has not been exhausted (S3: No), it is determined whether or not the current RT state is RT4 (S5).
If it is determined that the RT state is not RT4 (S5: No), then the game of the pullback ART is executed, and if it is determined that the RT state is RT4 (S5: Yes), the pullback ART is executed. It is controlled to move to a special stage (S6, G-1 in FIG. 27).
Further, in S1, when it is determined that the RT state is RT4 at the end of the challenge ART and the number of games of RT4 remains (S1: Yes), the game shifts to the special stage without going through the pullback ART. Control (S6, G-3 in FIG. 27). This is a case where, for example, a prize is accidentally won in the "RT4 transition replay" during the challenge ART, and if it is in the RT4 state at the end of the challenge ART, the stage is shifted to the special stage.

Next, in the special stage, it is determined whether or not the advantageous section has been won (S7).
In the special stage, when staying in the normal section without winning the advantageous section (S7: No), it is determined whether or not the number of games in the special stage (for example, 30 games) has been exhausted (S9).
When it is determined that the number of games in the special stage has been exhausted (S9: Yes), control is performed so as to shift from the special stage (RT4) to the general stage (RT1) (S10, a2 in FIG. 27).
On the other hand, in the special stage, if it is determined that the advantageous section has been won (S7: Yes), ART stock is given. Specifically, in the special stage (RT4), the ART stock is given in the first game in which the rare combination with no setting difference or the CZRB is won and the normal section is shifted to the advantageous section.
Then, when the number of remaining games in the special stage is exhausted, the game is controlled to shift from the special stage (RT4) to the general stage (RT1). Further, when the combination of symbols corresponding to the RT2 transition replay is stopped in the general stage (RT1), control is performed to shift from the general stage (RT1) to the interval ART (RT2) (S8, F in FIG. 27). ).

In this way, in the special stage, when the rare role with no setting difference is won, the RT state shifts from RT4 → RT1 → RT2 after the remaining number of games in the special stage is exhausted, so that the interval ART shifts. It has become like.
In this case, after winning the rare combination with no setting difference, the screen corresponding to the interval ART is displayed and "ART preparing" is displayed, and the interval ART is not started until the transition to the interval ART is performed.
In addition, in the case of winning the CZRB in the special stage, if the number of remaining games in the special stage is larger than the maximum number of games (12 games) of the CZRB, the same as in the case of winning the rare role with no setting difference. After the CZRB is completed, the RT state shifts from RT4 to RT1 to RT2, so that the RT state shifts to the interval ART.
On the other hand, when the number of remaining games on the special stage is less than the maximum number of games (12 games) of CZRB, the RT state shifts from RT4 to RT1 during CZRB, and after CZRB ends, it shifts from RT1 to RT2. By doing so, it is possible to shift to the interval ART.
In this case, after winning the CZRB, the screen corresponding to the interval ART is displayed and "ART in preparation" is displayed, and the interval ART is not started until the transition to the interval ART.

In this way, in the special stage, ART stock is always given when a rare role with no setting difference or CZRB is won, so even after the end of ART, it is necessary to return to ART with a relatively fast number of games. Can be done. Therefore, the special stage is an advantageous gaming state in which the transition to ART is easier than the general stage of the normal stage.

Further, by performing such control, it has the following playability.
When shifting from the pull-back ART to the special stage and re-entering the ART, there is a high possibility that medals can be obtained in excess of the upper limit of the expected medal acquisition value in the advantageous section.
That is, as shown in FIG. 28, when the number of games in the advantageous section at the end of the challenge ART is, for example, 1350 games, when the RT4 transition replay is won in the pullback ART and the game shifts to RT4 (special stage), The number of games (for example, 1360 games) immediately before reaching the upper limit of the number of games (1500 games) in the advantageous section is deleted, and after that, by winning the advantageous section in the special stage and entering the interval ART, the advantageous section is entered. The number of games played will be counted from "1".
As a result, even though the ART has ended and the game has shifted to the normal section, the ART can be restarted to make it appear as if the villa is in a row, and the number of games in the advantageous section is counted from "1". Therefore, while the maximum number of games in the advantageous section is 1500 games, it is possible to make it appear as if the player is playing in the advantageous section beyond the maximum number of games, so that the upper limit of the expected medal acquisition value in the advantageous section is reached. There is a high possibility that you will be able to win medals beyond.

In this way, when the ART (challenge ART) is completed, the game shifts to the pullback ART that continues for a predetermined number of games, and while staying at the pullback ART, the push order assists the shift to the special stage where the RT state is RT4. Is to be notified.
Specifically, when "RT1 transition replay", "RT2 transition replay" and "bell spilled eyes" are won in the winning combination that can be stopped and displayed, the push order is notified so that these are not stopped and displayed. When the "RT4 transition replay" wins a winning combination that can be stopped and displayed, the push order is notified so that the RT4 replay is stopped and displayed.
Therefore, the expectation to move to the special stage (RT4), which has a higher probability of moving to the ART than during the stay in the general stage, is increased, and by moving to the special stage (RT4), the return to the ART can be expected. You can improve your interest.

(2) Make it difficult to distinguish the bonus with setting difference from the bonus without setting difference (bonus production control process)
As described above, the slot machine 1 in the present embodiment has a setting difference bonus in which the lottery related to ART is not performed during the bonus and a setting difference non-bonus in which the lottery related to ART is performed during the bonus, and the lottery for ART is performed. It has a characteristic playability that makes the bonus with setting difference that cannot be done look like a bonus without setting difference that can be used for ART lottery.

FIG. 29 is a flowchart showing a “bonus effect control process during non-ART” performed by the main control unit 10.
The "bonus effect control process during non-ART" is a process executed when a bonus is won during non-ART.
In the following explanation, the case of winning the big bonus (BB1) will be described.
First, the main control unit 10 determines whether or not the bonus is a set difference bonus (S11).
If it is determined that the bonus is not a setting difference bonus (S11: No), that is, if the setting difference is not a bonus, it is determined whether or not the "sand replay" is won (S12).
When it is determined that the "sand replay" has been won (S12: Yes), for example, at the timing when the start lever 3 is operated, "Aim at the middle reel XX!" As shown in FIG. 31 (a)! A specific effect (specific roll navigation) that urges the middle reel 41b to stop the specific roll may be executed (S13).

In this case, if it is determined that the specific roll has stopped on the middle reel 41b during the first reel stop operation according to the specific roll navigation, a privilege advantageous to the player is given.
Specifically, if the specific roll is stopped for the first time during one bonus, the "right to shift to CZ2" is granted (J in FIGS. 9 and 10), and the specific roll is stopped. In the case of the second time, "up to 3 ART stocks are given for each winning" (I-1 in FIG. 10), and a maximum of 3 ART stocks are given each time a specific roll is stopped. Will be done.
It should be noted that the privilege is given to the middle reel 41b even if the specific roll does not stop (even if the push fails). That is, the privilege is given by the decision to execute the specific roll navigation.

In addition, the execution of the specific roll navigation in S13 is executed when the probability of 49/50 is won even if the "sand replay" is won, while the probability of winning is 1/50. If this is the case, a "left push navigation" that urges the left reel 41a to be stopped at the time of the first reel stop operation is executed.
And if you win with a probability of 1/50, the specific roll navigation is not notified and the left push navigation is notified, but the privilege (right to shift to CZ2 and up to 3 ART stocks per winning) ) Is given. In this way, by providing the "invisible privilege" to the privilege given to the player, it is possible to enhance the interest of the game.

If it is determined in S12 that the "sand replay" has not been won (S12: No), it is determined whether or not the "fake sand replay" has been won (S14).
If it is determined that the "fake sand replay" has not been won (S14: No), the process is terminated, and if it is determined that the "fake sand replay" has been won (S14: Yes), FIG. 31 ( The "specific roll navigation" shown in a) or the "left push navigation" urging the left reel 41a to be stopped during the first reel stop operation as shown in FIG. 31 (b) is displayed (S15). ..
For example, "specific roll navigation" is selected with a probability of 204/255, and "left push navigation" is selected with a probability of 51/255 (see FIG. 32 (a)).
In this case, even if "specific roll navigation" is selected, the specific roll is not stopped and displayed on the middle reel 41b. The so-called "Gase roll", which is a combination of symbols corresponding to the fake sandwich replay different from the specific roll, is stopped and displayed.

If it is determined in S11 that the bonus has a setting difference (S11: Yes), it is determined whether or not the "sand replay" has been won (S16).
When it is determined that the "sand replay" has been won (S16: Yes), the "left push navigation" shown in FIG. 31 (b) is displayed (S17).
In this way, even though you have won the "Sand Replay", the "Left Push Navi" is notified because the setting difference bonus that is divided into normal sections cannot be used for the lottery to shift to ART. Therefore, in order to prevent the specific roll from being stopped and displayed on the middle reel 41b, the "left push navigation" is notified.
As a result, when the sandwich replay is won during the setting difference bonus, the player does not recognize that the privilege is not given even though the specific roll is stopped and displayed on the middle reel 41b.

If it is determined in S16 that the "sand replay" has not been won (S16: No), it is determined whether or not the "fake sand replay" has been won (S18).
If it is determined that the "fake sandwich replay" has not been won (S18: No), the process is terminated, and if it is determined that the "fake sandwich replay" has been won (S18: Yes), FIG. 31 ( The "specific roll navigation" shown in a) or the "left push navigation" shown in FIG. 31 (b) is displayed (S19).
For example, there is a probability of 204/255 that the "specific roll navigation" will be won, and a probability of 51/255 that the "left push navigation" will be won (see FIG. 32 (a)).
Also in this case, when the "specific roll navigation" is selected, the "gase roll", which is a combination of symbols corresponding to the fake sandwich replay, is stopped and displayed.

In this way, in the setting difference bonus and the setting difference non-bonus, using the fake sandwich replay that can notify both "specific roll navigation" and "left push navigation", which bonus is the winning bonus? It can be difficult for the player to recognize.
For example, if the fake sandwich replay is won during the setting difference bonus, it is possible to make it appear as if the ART transition lottery during the setting difference non-bonus is being performed by notifying the "specific roll navigation".
On the other hand, if you win the fake sandwich replay during the setting difference no bonus, by notifying the "left push navigation", you can avoid the stop of the specific roll in the setting difference bonus by "left push navigation". You can make it look as if it were.
As a result, it is difficult to distinguish whether the bonus being executed by the player is a setting difference bonus or a setting difference non-bonus, and it is possible to enhance the interest of the game even during the setting difference bonus in which the lottery regarding ART is not performed. It has characteristics.
In addition, in the setting difference bonus and the setting difference non-bonus, when the common bell is won, "left push navigation" is always notified. As a result, it is possible to prevent the fact that the stop of the specific roll is avoided by being notified of the "left push navigation" during the setting difference bonus.

FIG. 30 is a flowchart showing a “bonus effect control process during ART” performed by the main control unit 10.
The "bonus effect control process during ART" is a process executed when a bonus is won during ART.
In the following explanation, the case of winning the big bonus (BB1) will be described.
The "bonus effect control process during ART" executes the same process except that it is partially different from the above-mentioned "bonus effect control process during non-ART". Therefore, only the differences will be described in detail.

First, the main control unit 10 determines whether or not the bonus is a bonus with a setting difference (S21).
When it is determined that the bonus has a setting difference (S21: Yes), the same processing as in S16 to S19 of the "bonus effect control processing during non-ART" is executed (S26 to S29).
On the other hand, when it is determined that it is not a setting difference bonus (S21: No), that is, when it is a setting difference non-bonus, it is determined whether or not the "sand replay" is won (S22).

If it is determined that the "sand replay" has not been won (S22: No), the same processing as in S14 to S15 of the "bonus effect control processing during non-ART" is executed (S24 to S25).
On the other hand, when it is determined that the "sand replay" has been won (S22: Yes), the "specific roll navigation" shown in FIG. 31 (a) or the "left push navigation" shown in FIG. 31 (b) is displayed. It is executed (S23).
For example, the "specific roll navigation" is won with a probability of 85/255, and the "left push navigation" is won with a probability of 170/255 (see FIG. 32 (b)).
Then, when the "specific outcome navigation" is won, a privilege advantageous to the player is given.
Specifically, regardless of the number of winnings, 2 to 4 ART stocks are given for each winning, and the ART level is increased by +1.
In this way, when "Sand Replay" is won with no setting difference bonus during ART, unlike the case of winning "Sand Replay" with no setting difference bonus during non-ART, "Specific roll navigation" Lottery will be held. Then, when the lottery of "Specific Eye Navi" is won, a privilege (2 to 4 ART stocks per winning) which is more advantageous than during non-ART is given.
In addition, the execution of the specific roll navigation in S23 is executed when the probability of 49/50 is won even if the "sand replay" is won, and when the probability of 1/50 is won. Is executed a "left push navigation" that prompts the left reel 41a to be stopped at the time of the first reel stop operation.
If the player wins with a probability of 1/50, the specific roll navigation is not notified and the left push navigation is notified, but a privilege (2 to 4 ART stocks) is given and the ART level is increased. It is designed to increase by +1.

Also, the larger the number, the easier it is for Challenge ART to continue (continue). By increasing the ART level by +1 not when you win the "Sand Replay" but when you win the lottery for the "Specific Eye Navi". It is possible to prevent the player from becoming too advantageous.
Although not shown, in the case of Super Big Bonus (BB2), there is a 128/255 chance of winning the "Specific Roll Navi" lottery, and a 127/255 chance of winning the "Left Push Navi". BB2 is in a state where it is easier to win the "specific roll navigation" than BB1.

In this way, even in the bonus during ART, it is difficult for the player to recognize whether the winning bonus is the bonus with setting difference or the bonus without setting difference, as in the bonus during non-ART. can.
Further, in the setting difference bonus during ART, the advantageous state lamp 13 remains lit. Therefore, for example, it becomes difficult to distinguish whether the bonus transferred during ART is the setting difference bonus or the setting difference non-bonus. ing.

(3) Decrease the number of lottery for ART continuation lottery and increase the ART continuation rate (ART continuation control process)
As described above, the slot machine 1 in the present embodiment is configured to execute one set of ART games in the interval ART, the main ART, and the challenge ART, and in the ART continuous lottery executed in the challenge ART, " When "continuation" is confirmed, another set of ART games will be executed.
Then, by reducing the number of continuous lottery of the ART continuous lottery executed in the challenge ART by the number of times the subtraction lottery executed in the interval ART and the main ART is won, the characteristic playability of improving the ART continuation rate is improved. Have.

FIG. 33 is a flowchart showing the “ART continuous control process” performed by the main control unit 10.
The "ART continuation control process" is, for example, a process executed when the interval ART is changed to the main ART.
First, the main control unit 10 determines whether or not the number of winnings of the subtraction lottery executed during the interval ART is 7 (S31).
If it is determined that the player has won 7 times (S31: Yes), the game is controlled to shift to the confirmed ART after the remaining number of games in the interval ART is exhausted (S41).
When the subtraction lottery executed during the interval ART is won 7 times, as shown in FIG. 34, "x7" is displayed on the number of winnings 84 on the display 8 to indicate the continuation of the ART. Image 85 is displayed.
On the other hand, if it is determined that the player has not won seven times (S31: No), a subtraction lottery is performed at the main ART (S32).

Next, it is determined whether or not the number of winnings of the subtraction lottery has reached 7 (S33).
This number of wins is the sum of the number of wins in the subtraction lottery during the interval ART and the number of wins in the subtraction lottery during the main ART. S33: Yes), control to shift to the confirmed ART (S41).
When the number of winnings of the subtraction lottery reaches 7 times during the main ART, the winning image 86a is displayed in all seven areas of the subtraction lottery result display area 86 on the display 8 as shown in FIG. 35. And the effect image 87 showing the continuation of ART is displayed.
On the other hand, if it is determined that the number of winnings has not reached 7 (S33: No), it is determined whether or not the number of ART games (for example, 30 games) in the main ART has been exhausted (S34). When it is determined that the number of ART games has been exhausted (S34: Yes), the game is controlled to shift from the main ART to the challenge ART (S35).

Next, in the challenge ART, an ART continuous lottery is performed (S36).
In the ART continuous lottery, as described above, the number of continuous lottery executed differs depending on the number of times the subtraction lottery is won in the interval ART and the main ART, and the ART continuous lottery is performed up to 7 times.
It is determined whether or not the lottery result of the ART continuous lottery is non-winning (S37), and if it is determined that the lottery is not won (S37: Yes), the challenge ART is terminated at that point and the control is performed to shift to the pullback ART. (S38).
Even if the lottery result of the ART continuous lottery is not won, if there is ART stock, one ART stock is consumed and the control is performed so as to shift from the challenge ART to the interval ART.

On the other hand, when it is determined that the ART continuous lottery has been won (S37: No), the winning image 86a is displayed in one area of the continuous lottery result display area 88 on the display 8 and the number of continuous lottery is consumed. The ART continuous lottery is repeatedly executed until (S39: No), and when the number of continuous lottery is exhausted (S39: Yes), the challenge ART is controlled to shift to the interval ART (S40).
When the number of continuous lottery is exhausted and the ART continuous lottery is not non-winning, the winning image 86a is displayed in all seven areas of the continuous lottery result display area 88 as shown in FIG. 36. And the continuation of ART is confirmed.
For example, when entering the challenge ART, as shown in FIG. 25, when the total number of winnings of the subtraction lottery is 3, by continuing to win all 4 ART continuous lottery, as shown in FIG. The continuation of ART is confirmed.

In this way, by reducing the number of continuous lottery of the ART continuous lottery executed in the challenge ART by the number of times the subtraction lottery executed in the interval ART and the main ART is won, the probability of continuing the ART can be improved. .. Further, in one set of ART games, the ART is controlled in relation to the playability of the interval ART, the main ART, and the challenge ART, so that it is possible to improve the interest during the ART.
Further, in one set of ART games, the game is controlled to three different types of ARTs (game states) of interval ART, main ART, and challenge ART, so that the interest of the game can be enhanced.

(4) Making it difficult to recognize that the arrival of the limiter in the advantageous section has been confirmed (control processing before reaching the limiter)
As described above, the slot machine 1 in the present embodiment is even when it is determined that a predetermined condition is satisfied during the advantageous section and the slot machine 1 is controlled by ART until the upper limit number of games (limiter) of the advantageous section is reached. , During the period until the limiter is reached, the ART is controlled so that the player does not detect that the ART state is reached until the limiter is reached by executing various lottery processes and the like that are executed during the normal ART. Has excellent playability.

FIG. 37 is a flowchart showing the “pre-limiter arrival control process” performed by the main control unit 10.
First, the main control unit 10 determines whether or not the condition for confirming the arrival of the limiter is satisfied during the battle ART (S51).
When it is determined that the condition for reaching the limiter is not satisfied (S51: No), the process is terminated, and when it is determined that the condition for reaching the limiter is satisfied (S51: Yes), the limiter is reached. It is determined whether or not the condition of is "when the continuation of the battle ART is confirmed in the 19th set of the battle ART (when the 20 consecutive villas of the battle ART are confirmed)" (S52), and "the 20 consecutive villas of the battle ART are confirmed". When it is confirmed ”(S52: Yes, b7 in FIG. 38), it is controlled to shift from the battle ART to the ending ART after the 19th set of the battle ART is completed (S53).
In the ending ART, it is controlled as the battle ART of the 20th consecutive villa, and when the ending ART is completed, it is controlled to shift from the ending ART to the interval ART (S54, b8 in FIG. 38).
On the other hand, when the condition for reaching the limiter is not due to "when the battle ART is confirmed for 20 consecutive villas" (S52: No), that is, "a lottery with a winning probability of 1/255 executed at the time of continuous lottery in the battle ART". If the player wins the game, the battle ART is controlled to shift from the battle ART to the interval ART (S54).

After shifting to interval ART, various lottery (subtraction lottery, transition lottery to ART, ART level lottery, etc.) until the number of games in the advantageous section reaches 1400 games (S56: No), as in normal ART. ), And further, the ART game is controlled to continue (continue) so that the ART does not end before reaching the limiter in the advantageous section (S55).
Therefore, when there is no ART stock in the challenge ART, it is always controlled to win the ART continuous lottery so as not to be "discontinued" in the ART continuous lottery. Alternatively, it is controlled so that the subtraction lottery is won 7 times in the main ART.

The main control unit 10 monitors whether or not the number of games in the advantageous section has reached 1400 games during ART (S56), and if it is determined that the number of games in the advantageous section has reached 1400 games (S56). S56: Yes), control to shift to the limiter ART (S57, see FIG. 38).

In this way, even if the condition for confirming the arrival of the upper limit number of games (limiter) in the advantageous section is satisfied during ART, various lottery and the transition lottery for the game state can be performed in the same manner as before the confirmation of reaching the limiter in the advantageous section. Since it is controlled so that the player does not detect that the limiter arrival is definite, it is possible to prevent the player from having the impression that the ART after the limiter arrival is confirmed is a digestion game, and prevent the decrease in the interest of the ART. can do.

[Other embodiments]
The slot machine 1 of the present invention according to the embodiment described above can also be applied as another embodiment as described below.
The slot machine 1 according to another embodiment has the same configuration as that of the above-described embodiment, but differs in the following points.
Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 5 and 39, the above-described embodiment and the other embodiment have different state transition diagrams of the RT state, and in the other embodiment, RT2 is the RT2 of the above-described embodiment. And the point that it functions as RT3.
That is, in the above-described embodiment, the RT 3 has a game property of shifting to either RT 1 or 2 which is relatively disadvantageous to the player or RT 4 which is relatively advantageous to the player. However, in another embodiment, the RT2 has a game property of shifting to a gaming state of either RT1 which is relatively disadvantageous to the player or RT4 which is relatively advantageous to the player. do.

The slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment has a state transition diagram shown in FIG. 39 and a plurality of RT states that shift based on the rush trigger and the end trigger shown in FIG. 40.
Since the configuration is the same as that of the above-described embodiment except for the above differences, only the differences will be described.
RT2 has a high replay probability, and is set to win the replay combination with a probability of, for example, 1 / 1.5 in the internal lottery process, and is more advantageous to the player than RT0 and 1 in the winning probability of the replay combination. It is in a state.
Specifically, the entry into RT2 is triggered by the stop of the combination of symbols corresponding to the "RT2 transition replay" in RT1, and then the transition from RT1 to RT2.
Further, the end of RT2 is triggered by the stop of the combination of symbols corresponding to the "RT3 transition replay (promotional replay)" in RT2, and then the transition from RT2 to RT4 occurs.
Further, the end of RT2 is triggered by the stop of the combination of symbols corresponding to the "RT1 transition replay" in RT2, and then the transition from RT2 to RT1 occurs.
Further, the end of RT2 is triggered by the omission of the "pushing order bell" in RT2 and the stop of the "bell spilled eye", and then shifts from RT2 to RT1.
Further, the end of RT2 is triggered by the winning of a bonus combination other than CZRB in the internal lottery process performed in RT2, and then shifts from RT2 to RT5.
In this way, RT2 is not a finite gaming state with a predetermined gaming period, but unless the combination of symbols corresponding to the RT transition replay is stopped, the "bell spill" is stopped, or the bonus is won. , It is an infinite gaming state (infinite RT) that does not shift to another gaming state.

RT4 has a high replay probability, and is set to win the replay combination with a probability of, for example, 1 / 1.5 in the internal lottery process, and is more advantageous to the player than RT0 and 1 in the winning probability of the replay combination. ..
The rush to RT4 is triggered by the stop of the combination of symbols corresponding to the "RT3 transition replay" in RT2, and then the transition from RT2 to RT4.
Further, the end of RT4 is triggered by the time when 30 games are played, and then the transition from RT4 to RT1 occurs.
Further, the end of RT4 is triggered by the winning of a bonus combination other than CZRB in the internal lottery process performed in RT4, and then shifts from RT4 to RT5.
As described above, the RT 4 is in a finite gaming state (finite RT) that is terminated by executing the game a predetermined number of times (30 games).

Since the present embodiment has such an RT state, unlike the game property of shifting to RT4 during the stay at RT3, which has a shorter stay period than RT2, as in the above-described embodiment, RT4 is performed during the stay at RT2. Since it shifts to RT4, it has a playability that makes it easy to shift to RT4. Therefore, after the end of ART (challenge ART), it becomes easy to shift to RT4 (special stage), and it becomes easy to pull back the ART.
The RT2 may be provided with a "guaranteed game number" as in the RT3 according to the above-described embodiment, and only during the period in which the guaranteed game number exists, the "RT3 transition replay" that triggers the transition to the RT4. The push order in which the combination of symbols corresponding to is stopped may be notified.
The slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment having such an RT state also has the same effect as that of the above-described embodiment.

As described above, according to the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the following effects are exhibited.
According to the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the ART (challenge ART) is completed, the game shifts to the "pull-back ART" that continues for a predetermined number of games, and the RT state is RT4 while staying in the "pull-back ART". In order to notify the push order of navigating the transition to the "special stage", expectations for transition to the "special stage", which has a higher probability of transition to the ART than during the stay in the "general stage", are increasing, and the transition to the "special stage" is increased. By shifting, it is expected that the player will return to the ART immediately after the end of the ART, so that the interest of the game can be enhanced.
On the other hand, Patent Document 1 discloses a gaming machine that consumes the lottery right acquired during ART to perform continuous ART continuous lottery in the ART continuous lottery. However, in this gaming machine, all the acquired lottery machines are disclosed. If you do not win in the continuous lottery of ART even though you have consumed your rights, the ART will end, and you cannot expect to return to the ART immediately after the end of the ART, which may lead to a decline in interest. was there.

Further, according to the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, not only the acquisition of the game medium but also the lottery related to ART is performed during the bonus, so that the interest in the bonus can be enhanced.
Furthermore, by making it difficult to recognize whether the bonus being executed is a setting difference bonus that does not draw lots for ART or a setting difference bonus that does not perform lottery for ART, a setting difference bonus that does not perform lottery for ART is added. It can be made to look as if there is no bonus with setting difference, and it is possible to arouse the expectation of the player regarding the transition to ART even during the bonus with setting difference, and it is possible to enhance the interest of the game during the bonus.
On the other hand, Patent Document 2 discloses a gaming machine that controls a gaming machine to a bonus gaming state in which a player can acquire a large number of gaming media when the combination of symbols corresponding to the bonus combination is stopped and displayed. Since the bonus of this gaming machine can only acquire a predetermined number of gaming media, it has not been possible to enhance the interest of the gaming during the bonus.

Further, according to the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, one set of ART games is executed by the interval ART, the main ART, and the challenge ART, and three different types of ART are executed in one set of ART games. Since it is controlled to (game state), it is possible to enhance the interest of the game.
Furthermore, by reducing the number of continuous lottery of the ART continuous lottery executed in the challenge ART by the number of times the subtraction lottery executed in the interval ART and the main ART is won, the continuation probability of the ART is improved. Since the ART is controlled in relation to the playability, it is possible to improve the interest during the ART.
On the other hand, in Patent Document 3, a predetermined number of games is regarded as one set of ART, and in the one set of ART games, a lottery for acquiring the number of sets of ART of the next set is performed, and if the lottery is won, the one set is obtained. After the end of the ART game, a gaming machine controlled to the next set of ARTs is disclosed, but in the ART of this gaming machine, only one kind of the same ART (game state) is repeatedly executed, and the ART is monotonous. Therefore, there was a risk that the interest in the game would decline.

Further, according to the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, even if a predetermined condition is satisfied during the advantageous section and it is determined that the limiter is controlled by ART until the upper limit number of games (limiter) of the advantageous section is reached, the limiter is reached. During the period until, by executing various lottery processes and the like executed during normal ART, the ART is controlled so that the player does not detect that the ART state is reached until the limiter of the advantageous section is reached. It is possible to prevent a decrease in the interest of the game.
On the other hand, Patent Document 4 discloses a gaming machine capable of acquiring a large number of ART games by satisfying a predetermined condition during ART, and in this gaming machine, ART is based on the acquired large number of games. May continue for a long time.
Further, in recent game machines, a game machine that limits the number of games of ART has been proposed, and when the game property of the game machine described in Patent Document 4 is applied to such a game machine, there are many cases during ART. There may be a situation where the end of ART becomes definite with the number of games acquired, and in such a situation, if the player detects that the end of ART will be definite, ART There was a risk that the rest of the period in the game would be a digestive game, leading to a decline in interest.

As described above, according to the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, it is possible to give the player an interest, interest, excitement, and expectation that are not found in the games played by the conventional gaming machines, which is not conventionally possible. It will be possible to realize new game characteristics.
Further, 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.

In the invention according to the embodiment described above, the following examples may be applied as modifications or application embodiments.

For example, the present invention may be applied to an RT machine. That is, the push order bell may not be installed (there is no AT).
Further, in the present embodiment, a big bonus, a super big bonus, and a regular bonus are provided as the types of "bonus", but only one of these may be provided, or none of them may be provided. Further, when the bonus is not provided, for example, another type of RT may be provided, the RT may be a pseudo-bonus, and the pseudo-bonus may be provided with a bonus function.
Further, RT4 is an RT in which the number of games is defined (so-called "finite RT"), and the number of games is defined (30 games), but the number of games other than these may be used. In addition, RT (so-called "infinite RT") that does not specify the number of games may be used.
Further, in the present embodiment, the RT state that can be transferred to RT4 is one type of RT3, and in the other embodiment, the RT state that can be transferred to RT4 is one type of RT2. It may be provided.
Further, although RT0 to RT3 are all infinite RTs, some or all of them may be finite RTs.
Further, although the winning probability of the replay combination is set according to the type of RT, the winning probability of the replay combination is not limited to this numerical value. However, for RTs 2 to 4, it is preferable that the winning probability of the replay combination is higher than that of other RTs.

Further, in the present embodiment, the interval ART, the main ART, and the challenge ART are set as one set of ART games, and when the ART continuous lottery is won, the number of sets can be added to the set number. Not limited to, for example, an additional lottery for the number of games is performed when the rare role is won, and when the additional lottery is won, the remaining number of games in the main ART is added so that 30 or more games can be continued. May be good. In addition, both the number of remaining games in the main ART and the ART stock may be added.
Further, the number of ART stocks to be granted and the number of ART games may be determined according to the game setting value and the ART level.
Further, in the present embodiment, the subtraction lottery is performed in the interval ART and the main ART, but the subtraction lottery may be performed in other gaming states during the ART.
Further, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 32, the case where the privilege (ART stock) is not given during the setting difference bonus has been described, but the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, during the advantageous section (during CZ or ART). ) May be given a privilege (ART stock) in the setting difference bonus.
Further, in the present embodiment, the right given to the "specific roll navigation" at the time of winning in the bonus during ART is set to ART stock, but the right is not limited to this, and the number of remaining games in the main ART is added and other rights are added. It may be given.
Further, the winning probability according to each table (FIGS. 12 to 22) of the present embodiment is not limited to the above-mentioned value, and can be arbitrarily changed.

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, although the sub control unit 20 operates as various means such as an effect executing means, the main control unit 10 may perform a part or all of the operation, and the main control unit 10 may operate as various means. can.

Further, although the present invention has been applied to a slot machine, it can also be applied to other gaming machines such as pachinko (for example, ball slot machines).
Further, 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, a reel driven and controlled by a motor is used as the variable display means, but instead of or in addition to this, an image in which a design such as a reel fluctuates on a display 8 such as a liquid crystal display. The display can also be used as a variable display means of the identification information by displaying.

The above embodiment includes the following embodiments.
・ The first form is
A lottery means (main control unit 10) that draws a lottery for a game based on the fact that a predetermined condition is satisfied, and
A display means (reel 41) capable of stopping and displaying identification information (design) that is variablely displayed in a stop display mode based on the lottery result by the lottery means.
A game medium giving means (main control unit 10) capable of giving a game medium to a player when the identification information is stopped and displayed on the display means in a specific mode (combination of symbols of bells).
A stop operation means (stop button 5) operated by the player to stop and display the identification information, and
A stop display control means (main control unit 10) capable of executing control to stop and display the identification information in the display means based on the lottery result by the lottery means and the operation mode of the stop operation means.
A first gaming state (general stage), a second gaming state (ART) that is more advantageous than the first gaming state, and a third gaming state (bonus) that is more advantageous to the player than the first gaming state. A game state control means (main control unit 10) capable of controlling a plurality of game states including
In the second gaming state, a notification means (display 8, speaker 9, navigation lamp 12) capable of notifying information regarding the operation of the stop operation means for causing the display means to stop and display the identification information in a specific mode.
A privilege granting means (main control unit 10) capable of granting a privilege related to the second gaming state, and
An effect executing means (sub-control unit 20) capable of executing a specific effect (specific roll navigation) related to the grant of the privilege by the privilege granting means, and
Equipped with
The game state control means
When the identification information is stopped and displayed in a special mode (combination of symbols of bonus combinations) in the case of controlling to one of the first gaming state and the second gaming state, the third game state. It is possible to execute control to shift to the game state,
The third gaming state is
The specific third game state (no setting difference bonus) in which the privilege may be granted by the privilege granting means, and
The non-specific third game state (setting difference bonus) in which the privilege is not granted by the privilege granting means, and
Including
The effect executing means is
In the specific third game state (no setting difference bonus), when the privilege is granted by the privilege granting means, the specific effect (specific roll navigation) can be executed.
In the specific third game state (no setting difference bonus), when the privilege is not granted by the privilege granting means, the specific effect (specific roll navigation) can be executed.
A gaming machine characterized in that the specific effect (specific roll navigation) can be executed in the non-specific third gaming state (setting difference bonus).

・ The second form is
The stop display control means is in the third gaming state (bonus).
When the lottery result by the lottery means is the first lottery result (sand replay winning) and the stop operation means is operated in the first aspect (first stop of the middle reel 41b), the display means has the privilege. It is possible to execute control to stop and display the identification information in the first stop mode (specific result) indicating that the privilege is given by the grant means.
When the lottery result by the lottery means is the second lottery result (fake sandwich replay winning) and the stop operation means is operated in the first aspect, the privilege granting means grants the privilege to the display means. It is possible to execute control to stop and display the identification information in the second stop mode (non-specific result) indicating that the identification information is not performed.
The effect executing means is
In the specific third game state (no setting difference bonus), when the lottery result by the lottery means is the first lottery result (sand replay winning), as the specific effect, the stop operation means is used in the first aspect. It is possible to execute a production (specific roll navigation) that encourages operation,
In the specific third game state (no setting difference bonus), when the lottery result by the lottery means is the second lottery result (fake sandwich replay winning), as the specific effect, the stop operation means in the first aspect. It is possible to execute a production (specific roll navigation) that encourages you to operate.
In the non-specific third gaming state (setting difference bonus), when the lottery result by the lottery means is the second lottery result (fake sandwich replay winning), as the specific effect, the stop operation in the first aspect. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein an effect (specific roll navigation) that encourages the operation of the means can be executed.

・ The third form is
The stop display control means is in the third gaming state (bonus).
When the lottery result by the lottery means is the first lottery result (sand replay winning) and the stop operation means is operated in the second mode (the left reel 41a is first stopped), the display means has the privilege. It is possible to execute control to stop and display the identification information in the second stop mode (non-specific result) indicating that the privilege is not given by the grant means.
The effect executing means is
In the non-specific third gaming state (setting difference bonus), when the lottery result by the lottery means is the first lottery result (sand replay winning), the stop operation means is operated in the second aspect. The gaming machine according to claim 2, wherein a non-specific effect (left-push navigation) that prompts the player can be executed.

・ The fourth form is
An advantageous state notification means (advantageous state lamp 13) capable of executing a specific notification regarding a state advantageous to the player is provided.
The advantageous state notification means is
The specific notification can be executed during the specific third game state (no setting difference bonus).
When the transition from the first gaming state (general stage) to the non-specific third gaming state (setting difference bonus), the specific notification is not executed during the non-specific third gaming state.
When shifting from the second gaming state (ART) to the non-specific third gaming state (setting difference bonus), the claim is characterized in that the specific notification can be executed during the non-specific third gaming state. The gaming machine according to any one of Items 1 to 3.

1 Slot machine 5 Stop button 8 Display 10 Main control unit (game state control means, replay state control means, winning combination determination means, game count counting means, lottery means, game medium giving means, stop display control means, privilege giving means , 1st lottery means, 2nd lottery means, 3rd lottery means, subtraction means, 1st lottery probability determination means, determination means, continuation judgment means)
20 Sub-control unit (effect execution means)

Claims (4)

A game state control means capable of controlling any of a plurality of game states including a specific game state and a special game state, and a game state control means.
A specific image display means capable of displaying a specific image relating to the transition to the special gaming state in the specific gaming state, and a specific image display means.
In the specific gaming state, a lottery means that can execute a lottery relating to the transition to the special gaming state a number of times according to the number of the specific images displayed on the specific image display means, and
A determination means capable of determining whether or not to shift to the special gaming state in the specific gaming state,
Equipped with
The game state control means
In the specific gaming state, when a specific number of specific images as a plurality are displayed on the specific image display means, it is possible to control the special gaming state.
In the specific gaming state, when a special number of specific images smaller than the specific number is displayed on the specific image display means, in all the lottery of the number of times the special number is subtracted from the specific number by the lottery means. Based on winning, it is possible to control the special gaming state.
In the specific gaming state, if it is determined that the determination means shifts to the special gaming state before the specific number of specific images is displayed on the specific image display means, the control to the special gaming state can be performed. A gaming machine characterized by being possible. The game state control means
It is possible to control from the special gaming state to the predetermined gaming state, and it is possible to control to the specific gaming state after controlling to the predetermined gaming state.
The specific image display means is
A specific image can be displayed in the special gaming state and the predetermined gaming state.
The game state control means
When a special number of specific images smaller than the specific number is displayed on the specific image display means in the special gaming state and the predetermined gaming state before shifting to the specific gaming state, the specific gaming state is newly added. When a predetermined number of specific images are displayed on the screen, it is possible to control the special gaming state.
The specific number is
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the special number is the sum of the predetermined number. A section control means for controlling an advantageous section in the specific gaming state and the special gaming state, and
A game count counting means capable of counting the number of games in the advantageous section,
Equipped with
The section control means
When the counting result by the game number counting means reaches a specific number of times, it is controlled in the normal section.
The game state control means
When the counting result by the game number counting means reaches a special number indicating that the number of times the game is executed is less than the specified number of times, it is possible to control the special game state advantageous to the player until the specified number of times is reached. can be,
When the counting result by the game number counting means reaches the specific number of times, it is controlled to a normal game state which is more disadvantageous to the player than the special game state.
The specific image display means is
It is possible to display a production image according to the game state,
Even if it is determined that the special gaming state is controlled, it is determined that the special gaming state is controlled until the special gaming state is controlled. The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the effect image can be displayed in a difficult-to-recognize manner. Equipped with section control means that can control normal sections and advantageous sections,
The game state control means
It is possible to control the normal gaming state and the chance gaming state in which the transition to the special gaming state is easier than the normal gaming state.
The section control means
In the normal gaming state, the normal section can be controlled, and the normal section can be controlled.
In the normal gaming state, the chance gaming state, the specific gaming state, and the special gaming state, the advantageous section can be controlled.
The game state control means
The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2, wherein in the normal gaming state, if the predetermined number of games specified winning combination is not won after being controlled in the advantageous section, the chance gaming state can be controlled.

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