JP7104992B2 - game machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to gaming machines.

As a game machine, for example, there is a slot machine. In a slot machine, RT (replay time), which increases the probability of winning a replay combination, and AT, which assists winning of a small combination or a replay combination, are provided as a game state that is advantageous to the player. (assisted time), ART (assisted replay time), which increases the probability of winning a replay role by combining RT and AT, and assists the winning of a small role or replay role, etc. There are some that have
In such a slot machine, when the game state is advantageous to the player, the game is controlled to the advantageous section, and when the conditions for ending the advantageous section are satisfied, the game is controlled to the normal section, which is the game state which is disadvantageous to the player. is also known (eg, Patent Document 1).

JP 2019-005532 A

However, such a conventional game machine has room for improvement.

In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, the gaming machine of the present invention includes notifying means capable of notifying specific information, which is information relating to a stop operation, and a normal section in which the specific information cannot be notified to an advantageous section in which the specific information can be notified. determination means capable of determining whether or not to shift, section control means capable of controlling the advantageous section when the determination means determines that the normal section is to be shifted to the advantageous section, and the normal section by the determination means determining means capable of determining from among a plurality of difference game values including a specific difference game value indicating 0 and a predetermined difference game value indicating plus when it is determined to shift from the interval to the advantageous interval; wherein the zone control means is capable of controlling to the normal zone when the difference gaming value determined by the determination means is reached in the advantageous zone ; is set, the probability of determining the predetermined difference gaming value is higher than when the second set value is set, and the probability of determining the predetermined difference gaming value is higher than when the second set value is set. The probability of determining the specific difference game value is higher when the first set value is set .

1 is a schematic front view showing the appearance of a gaming machine according to a first embodiment; FIG. 1 is a schematic perspective view showing an internal configuration of a gaming machine according to a first embodiment; FIG. It is a block diagram showing a control configuration of the gaming machine according to the first embodiment. FIG. 10 is a chart showing the arrangement of reel symbols and the configuration of a special combination according to the first embodiment; FIG. 4 is a chart showing a payout table according to the first embodiment; FIG. It is a chart which shows the internal lottery table which concerns on 1st Embodiment. FIG. 4 is a state transition diagram of an RT state according to the first embodiment; It is a state transition diagram of a game state according to the first embodiment. It is a chart which shows the AT transfer lottery table which concerns on 1st Embodiment. FIG. 11 is a chart showing an obtainable differential number lottery table according to the first embodiment; FIG. FIG. 11 is a chart showing a number-of-top-games lottery table according to the first embodiment; FIG. It is a chart showing an AT effect type lottery table according to the first embodiment. It is a chart which shows the addition display number lottery table which concerns on 1st Embodiment. FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating an example of an AT difference sheet number notification effect (weak AT effect) according to the first embodiment; FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating an example of an AT difference sheet number notification effect (medium AT effect, strong AT effect) according to the first embodiment; It is a diagram for explaining the variation of the number of difference in the advantageous interval and the transition of the game state according to the first embodiment. FIG. 11 is a diagram for comparing and explaining variations in the difference number of sheets in an advantageous section according to the first embodiment; FIG. 11 is a chart showing a obtainable differential number lottery table according to a modification of the first embodiment; FIG. FIG. 11 is a chart showing a number-of-ceiling-games lottery table according to a modification of the first embodiment; FIG. It is a figure explaining the change of the difference number of sheets and the transition of a game state in the advantageous area which concerns on the modification of 1st Embodiment. FIG. 11 is a chart showing an extra number lottery table according to a modification of the first embodiment; FIG. FIG. 11 is a diagram showing a payout table according to the second embodiment; FIG. It is a chart showing an internal lottery table according to the second embodiment. FIG. 11 is a chart showing a number-of-top-games lottery table according to the second embodiment; FIG. FIG. 11 is a chart showing a differential number initial value lottery table according to the second embodiment; FIG. FIG. 11 is a chart showing a background change lottery table according to the second embodiment; FIG. It is a chart which shows the AT mode lottery table which concerns on 2nd Embodiment. FIG. 11 is a chart showing a number-of-addition-games lottery table according to the second embodiment; FIG. FIG. 11 is a chart showing a subtraction difference number lottery table according to a modification of the second embodiment; FIG. FIG. 12 is a chart showing an additional ceiling game number lottery table according to a modification of the second embodiment; FIG. It is a chart which shows the AT transfer lottery table which concerns on the modification of 2nd Embodiment.

A preferred embodiment of a gaming machine according to the present invention will be described with reference to each drawing.
[First Embodiment]
A first embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 21. FIG.

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

A display window 6 is formed in the central portion of the front door 1a so that the rear side can be visually recognized.
In addition, below the display window 6, a stepped portion projecting forward is formed. A bet button 2a for setting the number of bets by a player's pressing operation, and an effect button 2c for changing the effect displayed on the display 8 by the player's operation.
In addition, on the front surface of the stepped portion, a start lever 3 operated by the player when starting the game and a stop button 5 operated by the player when the player stops the reels 41 are provided. there is

Above the display window 6, a navigation lamp 12 is provided for guiding the player in the order of operation of the stop button 5. - 特許庁Further, below the display window 6, there is provided an advantageous section lamp 13 for notifying that the state is advantageous for the player. Instead of the advantageous section lamp 13, for example, the "dot" portion of a 7-segment display (also called "7-segment"), which constitutes a payout number display section for displaying the number of payout medals, etc., may be lit. may

The upper part of the front door 1a is provided with a display 8 that operates as a notification means.
The display 8 is composed of, for example, a liquid crystal display, and performs various effects using images, displays of various information in the game, and the like.
In addition, as shown in FIG. 1, one indicator 8 is provided. For example, by providing two displays (a main display and a sub-display) and arranging them side by side, the main display and the sub-display can be combined to function as one display unit. good too. Further, a display may be provided on a lower panel display, which is a large display unit arranged below the slot machine 1 .

Above the display 8, a speaker 9 that operates as a notification means and performs sound production and notification, light at the time of winning of each role, and light production and notification corresponding to the performance displayed on the display 8 are displayed. It has a lamp 11 for
A medal payout port 7b through which medals are paid out is provided at the lower portion of the front door 1a.

The upper part of the housing 1b is equipped with a main control unit 10 that controls the overall game, and the upper part of the front door 1a is a sub-control that performs control related to game effects, etc. under the control of the main control unit 10. A section 20 is provided.
A drum unit 4 for rotating the reel 41 is provided in the central portion of the housing 1b. The drum unit 4 includes horizontally arranged reels 41a, 41b, and 41c. These reels 41a to 41c are rotatable by driving a stepping motor (not shown). In addition, a plurality of patterns (identification information) are displayed on the outer peripheral surface of each reel 41a to 41c according to a predetermined arrangement. ) can be visually recognized through the display window 6 .
In addition, 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. paid out to the player.

A power supply device 14 is provided in the lower part of the housing 1b.
The power supply device 14 is a device for supplying power to each device including the main control unit 10 and the sub control unit 20, and monitors the voltage or frequency of the power supply input from the outside of the slot machine 1, Alternatively, it outputs to the main control section 10 and the sub-control section 20 a power interruption signal indicating that the power supply to the slot machine 1 has been stopped due to the frequency falling below a predetermined value.
Furthermore, when the power supply device 14 detects the supply of power indicating a voltage or frequency exceeding a predetermined value due to power recovery, the power supply device 14 outputs a power recovery signal indicating that power supply to the slot machine 1 has started. and output to the sub-controller 20 .

FIG. 3 shows the configuration of the control system of the slot machine 1. As shown in FIG. In addition, the same code|symbol is attached|subjected to the component which is the same as that of the component demonstrated in FIG.1 and FIG.2, or corresponds.
The main control unit 10 includes a CPU (not shown) that performs various arithmetic processes, a ROM (not shown) that stores control programs related to games, a lottery table for performing lotteries for small wins, etc., and various data. A RAM (not shown) having a storage area for temporarily storing the data, a work area for the CPU, and the like are provided.
In addition, the bet button 2a, the medal selector 2b, the start lever 3, and the stop button 5 (stop buttons 5a to 5c) are connected to the main control unit 10, so that signals from sensors built into each device can be input. It is
In addition, the main control unit 10 performs processing for starting a game based on a signal from the start lever 3, processing for sampling random numbers from a random number generator (not shown), and the like. Based on the sampled random numbers, the main control unit 10 performs an internal lottery process for determining a winning combination for the current game from a plurality of winning combinations by lottery, and combines symbols according to the winning result of the internal lottery process. The stop control of the reel 41 is performed so that the reel 41 is stopped at .
Further, the main control unit 10 implements various functions of embodiments described later by appropriately reading and executing control programs and the like stored in the ROM.
That is, the main control unit 10 functions as a lottery means capable of executing a lottery related to the awarding of game values (medals).

In addition, the main control unit 10, at a predetermined game timing (eg, start lever operation, operation of the stop buttons 5a to 5c, game state transition, etc.), the sub-control unit 20 sends a predetermined signal or command (control information) output to
For example, when the start lever 3 is operated, the main control section 10 outputs a signal indicating that the start lever has been operated to the sub-control section 20 .
Further, when each of the stop buttons 5a to 5c is operated, the main control section 10 outputs to the sub-control section 20 a signal that enables identification of which stop button 5 was operated in what order.
In addition, when the reels 41a to 41c are stopped by the operation of the stop button 5, the main control unit 10 provides information that enables identification of which reels 41 are stopped in what order, and the patterns of the upper, middle, and lower rows. Output to the sub control unit 20 .
Further, when the game state of the slot machine 1 shifts, the main control unit 10 outputs to the sub-control unit 20 information enabling identification of which game state the game state has shifted to.

Further, the main control unit 10 is configured to be able to input a power interruption signal and a power restoration signal from the power supply device 14 .
When a power interruption signal is input, the main control unit 10 executes a power interruption process of storing (saving) the game information at the time of the input in the RAM. This game information includes, for example, the current game state, the winning combination, the stop mode of the reels 41, the number of bets, and the like.
Further, when a power return signal is input, the main control unit 10 loads the game information stored (saved) in the RAM and executes a power return process for restarting the game. That is, when the power restoration signal is input, the main control unit 10 restores the state immediately before the power shutdown based on the loaded game information.
Further, the main control unit 10 transmits game information to the sub control unit 20 in the power restoration process. As a result, the sub control unit 20 can restart the effect based on the game state immediately before the power was turned off.

Further, the main control section 10 is connected to the drum unit 4, the medal payout device 7, the advantageous section lamp 13, and the sub-control section 20, and is configured to be capable of outputting signals to each device.
Specifically, based on signals from the start lever 3 and the stop button 5, the main control unit 10 drives the drum unit 4 to rotate and stop the reels 41a to 41c, and drives the medal payout device 7 to collect medals. and a process of turning on the advantageous zone lamp 13 when a game state advantageous to the player occurs.

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

Further, the sub control unit 20 is configured to be capable of inputting a power failure signal and a power restoration signal from the power supply device 14 .
When the power interruption signal is input, the sub control unit 20 stores (saves) in the RAM performance information specifying the content of the performance being executed at the time of the input. This performance information includes, for example, various information displayed on the display device 8 and the like.
Further, when a power return signal is input, the sub control unit 20 restarts the effect based on the game information received from the main control unit 10 and the effect information stored (saved) in the RAM.

Such a slot machine 1 is configured to be able to execute slot machine games as described below under the control of the main control section 10 .
At the start of the game, the number of bets is set using medals (including credit medals).
The number of bets can be set by inserting medals directly from the medal slot 2 or by pressing the bet button 2a.

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

When the bet button 2a is pressed, a predetermined number (for example, 3) of medals to be used for one game is subtracted from the credit medals stored internally as data. Minutes will be set as a 3-bet.
By providing a 2-bet button for setting the number of medals corresponding to 2 as the bet button, 2-bet may be set by pressing the 2-bet button once.
In addition, by providing a 1-bet button for setting the number of medals corresponding to one medal as a bet button, a 2-bet may be set by pressing the 1-bet button twice, and a 1-bet button may be pressed three times. You may set a 3-bet with .
Also, credit medals are added by inserting medals from the medal slot 2 or by winning prizes, and for example, up to 50 medals can be credited (stored).

In this way, the number of bets set by directly inserting medals from the medal slot 2 or by pressing the bet button 2a is stored in a storage means such as a RAM provided in the main control section 10. FIG.
Then, when the number of bets that allows execution of one game is reached, a state is reached in which one game can be started.
In this game-startable state, the operation of the start lever 3 is valid. When the start lever 3 is tilted in this valid state, the game is started, reels 41a to 41c on which a plurality of symbols are displayed start to oscillate, and a plurality of winning combinations such as a replay combination and a small combination are obtained. Before the reels 41 stop, an internal lottery process is executed to determine in advance the winning combination of the current game from among (including losing).
In addition, a "pseudo game" to be described later can be played without using (betting) medals.

Each of the reels 41a to 41c is an example of variable display means, and has a plurality of (for example, 20) patterns as identification information on the peripheral surface of each of the reels 41a to 41c. For example, as shown in FIG. 4(a), symbols such as "Replay", "Bell", "Red 7", "Blue 7", "White 7", "Bar", etc. are displayed. After gradually increasing the rotation speed, it reaches steady rotation at a constant speed.
When such steady rotation is reached, the stop buttons 5a to 5c provided corresponding to the respective reels 41a to 41c can be pressed.
Further, the form of the reels 41a to 41c is not limited to this, and for example, the number of patterns on the peripheral surface may be other than 20.

When the reels 41a to 41c rotate forward, the symbols are variably displayed through the display window 6 from top to bottom. A variable display is displayed as if heading.
In the case of forward rotation, the patterns change from larger to smaller pattern numbers shown in FIG. 4A, and in the case of reverse rotation, the patterns change from smaller to larger numbers. fluctuate.
Note that the symbol numbers shown in FIG. 4(a) are not physically attached to the outer peripheral surfaces of the reels 41a to 41c, but are used to designate specific symbols by a program for controlling the stopping of each symbol. is a virtual number of

The stop buttons 5a to 5c are an example of operation means for performing a stop operation of the reel 41. For example, when the stop buttons 5a to 5c light up, light-emitting means such as LEDs built into the stop buttons 5a to 5c become ready for pressing. When each stop button 5 is pressed in such a state, the reels 41a to 41c are controlled to be stopped so that the reels 41a to 41c are stopped at combinations of symbols allowed by the operation timing and the lottery result of the internal lottery process. be.

In the stop control of the reels 41, based on the operation timing of the stop button 5, control is performed so that the reels 41 are stopped with a combination of symbols according to the winning result of the internal lottery process.
Further, when the pressing operation is performed before the symbol corresponding to the winning combination reaches the winning line, the timing of stopping the reels 41a to 41c is delayed to stop the symbol on the winning line. Stop control is performed.
Specifically, it is determined whether or not there is a symbol corresponding to the winning combination within the range of the number of sliding frames (for example, 0 to 4 symbols) that allows further rotation of the reel 41 from the operated timing. On the other hand, when there is a pattern corresponding to the winning object within the range of the number of sliding frames, control is performed so that the pattern is drawn onto the winning line.

In this embodiment, the ``Bell'' symbol and the ``Replay'' symbol are arranged within 5 consecutive frames on all the reels 41a to 41c, so that they are always stopped on the winning line by the pull-in stop control of 4 frames. be able to.
On the other hand, symbols other than the "Bell" symbol and the "Replay" symbol are not necessarily arranged within 5 consecutive frames, so even if the pull-in stop control is performed for 4 frames, the winning combination cannot be stopped on the winning line and the winning combination is lost. may be lost. In other words, 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.

After the operation of stopping the third reel, as a result of judging the combination of the symbols stopped on the winning line, it is judged that the player wins when the predetermined combination of symbols is obtained, and the game value (medal) corresponding to the combination of the symbols is awarded. be done.
Note that the third reel is the reel that is stopped at the third and final stop operation when the stop operation of the three reels 41a to 41c is performed once each for a total of three times. Further, "after the third reel stop operation" refers to the time after the player releases the finger or the like from the stop button 5 operated to stop the third reel.
Similarly, the first reel indicates the reel for which the stop operation was performed in the first stop operation, and the second reel indicates the reel for which the stop operation was performed in the second operation.

Winning is determined by stopping the three symbols displayed on each of the reels 41a to 41c so that they can be visually recognized from outside the machine (hereinafter also referred to as "stop display"), and winning is determined based on the stop display mode at this time. Presence or absence is determined.
For example, in the present embodiment, winning is determined based on the combination of symbols stopped only on the upward-sloping line out of a total of five lines: upper, middle, and lower lines, a downward-sloping line, and an upward-sloping line. The presence or absence of a prize is determined by Note that the number of winning lines for judging winning is not limited to one line, but can be appropriately changed according to the arrangement of symbols, the type of symbols, the combination of symbols corresponding to the winning combination, and the like.
A slot machine game is executed as described above.

(pseudo game)
The slot machine 1 of the present embodiment has a configuration capable of executing a general slot machine game (normal game) as described above, and a configuration capable of executing a “pseudo game” different from the slot machine game (pseudo game). Game control means) is provided.
The pseudo game is a state in which the game is not actually progressing, and the reels 41 are operated and stopped like a normal game, so that the player can feel as if the game is progressing. It is a performance that makes you feel.

Also, in the pseudo game, the rotation of the reel 41 is started based on the operation of the start lever 3, and then, when the stop button 5 is operated to stop, the reel 41 is temporarily stopped and displayed (hereinafter referred to as temporary stop state).
In this temporary stop state, control is performed to move (swing) the reel 41 up and down while keeping the reel 41 stopped. By swinging the reels 41 in this way, it is possible to make the player who sees the reels 41 recognize that the game is a pseudo-game different from a normal game.
Also, the pseudo game is a game that does not generate a prize regardless of the stop mode of the reels 41 in the temporary stop state. That is, in the temporary stop state, even if a combination of symbols corresponding to each winning combination described later is stopped and displayed, no winning occurs and no game value is awarded to the player (medals are not paid out). It has become.
In the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the pseudo-game is executed, for example, when the AT state starts, and during the execution of the pseudo-game, the "AT difference number notification effect" described later is executed. In addition, the detail of the production|presentation in pseudo-game is mentioned later.

In the slot machine 1, the winning probability of a specific combination (for example, a bonus combination or a minor combination) among the combinations drawn by the main control unit 10 (lottery means) can be set and changed by an external operation (manual) using a button or the like. Possible probability setting means (setting means) are provided.
For example, the probability of winning a specific role is divided into six stages from low probability to high probability of winning, and each stage corresponds to settings 1 to 6, so that the probability of winning a particular role can be adjusted to each set value. The winning probability can be changed accordingly.
In this case, setting 6 is set to have a higher probability of winning a specific role than setting 1, and as a result, compared to setting 1, When the setting 6 is set, the slot machine game is controlled to proceed more advantageously.
When the set value is changed in the probability setting means, the main control unit 10 controls all stored information in the RAM (information on winning status of the bonus combination) in the same way as when the system of the slot machine 1 is reset. etc.) are initialized.
Although the setting value can be set in six steps, the setting value is not limited to this, and may be set in four steps (settings 1, 2, 5, 6) or three steps (setting 1, setting 3, setting 6), for example.

(Combination of winning combination and corresponding pattern)
Next, each winning combination and a combination of symbols corresponding to each winning combination will be described.
The winning combination includes, for example, a small combination, a replay combination, and a bonus combination.
Further, the small role includes, for example, a bell role, a watermelon role, a cherry role, a chance role, and a special role.
In the following description, the cherry role, the watermelon role, and the chance role are also collectively referred to as "rare roles".

A "push order bell" is provided for the bell role.
The "push order bell" is a winning combination in which the combination of symbols is complete by following the operation order (hereinafter also referred to as "push order") for the stop buttons 5a to 5c, and six "push order bells 1 to 6" are provided. there is In the following description, "push order bells 1 to 6" may be simply referred to as "push order bells".
"Push order bells 1 to 6" are operated by operating the stop buttons 5a to 5c according to one (1/6) push order (correct push order) out of six push orders. The combination is stopped and displayed, and on the other hand, when the stop button 5 is operated in accordance with the other five (5/6) pressing orders (incorrect pressing order), the corresponding combination of symbols is not stopped and displayed. ing.
For example, in the case of winning "Press Order Bell 1", if the stop buttons 5a to 5c are operated in the order of "left → middle → right" (correct order), "Bell Bell" will appear on the winning line.・When the stop button 5a to 5c is operated in a different order of pressing (incorrect order of pressing the bell), another combination of symbols (hereinafter referred to as a "breaking order of the bell in the order of pressing"). appears stopped.

It should be noted that, when winning the "push order bell", regardless of whether the stop button 5 is operated for the second or third operation, if only the stop button 5 operated for the first operation follows the correct push order, the "push order bell" The stop control of the reels 41 can also be performed so that the combination of symbols corresponding to the "forward bell" is stopped. In this case, the number of "push order bells" is not limited to six, and three "push order bells 1 to 3" may be used.
Further, by adding the types of symbols stopped at the time of the first reel stop operation to the combinations, 12 or more patterns may be obtained.

For the role of watermelon ("watermelon"), a symbol combination of "bell, watermelon, and bell" is stop-displayed on the winning line.
In the case of a chance combination (“chance eye”), a symbol combination of “bell, watermelon, and replay” is stopped and displayed on the winning line.
For the role of cherry, "weak cherry" and "strong cherry" are provided.
"Low cherry" can stop the combination of symbols such as "cherry-cherry-bell" on the winning line, and "strong cherry" can stop the combination of symbols such as "cherry-cherry-cherry" on the winning line. can be stopped.
In the replay combination ("normal replay"), the combination of symbols is complete regardless of the order of pressing, and the combination of "replay, replay, replay" symbols is stopped and displayed on the winning line.

As shown in FIG. 4(b), the "special role" includes a "special role A" in which a combination of symbols ("bell, bell, bell") corresponding to the correct pressing order of the "push order bell" can be stopped, A combination of symbols (“White 7 Bell Replay”, “White 7 Bell Bell”, “Bar Bell Replay”, “Bar・Bell Bell”) is composed of a stoppable “special role B”.
That is, when the "special role" is won, the special role A corresponding to the combination of the one pattern and the special role B corresponding to the combination of the four patterns are duplicated, and these five patterns are selected. A combination of symbols becomes a state in which it can be stopped and displayed.

A "special combination" is a winning combination that differs in combination of symbols to be stopped and displayed according to the pressing order of the stop buttons 5a to 5c and the eye pressing operation.
Specifically, the combination of symbols to be stopped and displayed differs depending on the order in which the stop button 5 is pressed when the first reel is stopped.
For example, when the stop button 5b or 5c is operated during the first reel stop operation, after the third reel stop operation, a combination of symbols corresponding to the "special role A"("bell-bell-bell") is stopped on the winning line (see FIG. 4(c)).

Also, when the stop button 5a is operated during the first reel stop operation, after the third reel stop operation, the symbol combination corresponding to the "special role B"("white 7, bell, replay", " Bar, Bell, Replay, etc.) can be stopped and displayed on the winning line (see FIG. 4(c)).
As a condition for the combination of symbols corresponding to the "special combination B" to be stopped and displayed, in addition to the pressing order at the time of the stop operation of the first reel, the stop display is performed when the eye push operation is performed at a specific timing.
Specifically, when the first reel is stopped, if the stop button 5a is operated at a timing at which any one of the symbols of the symbol numbers 11 to 20 can be drawn onto the winning line of the reel 41a, " The symbol corresponding to the special role B" stops on the winning line.

More specifically, when the stop button 5a is operated at a timing at which any of the symbols of symbol numbers 16 to 20 can be pulled onto the winning line of the reel 41a, the "bar" symbol of symbol number 16 is displayed. stops on the winning line. Therefore, after the operation to stop the third reel, the symbol combination of "bar-bell-replay" or "bar-bell-bell" is stopped and displayed.
Further, when the stop button 5a is operated at a timing at which any one of the symbols of the symbol numbers 11 to 15 can be drawn onto the winning line of the reel 41a, the "white 7" symbol of the symbol number 11 is the winning line. stop on. Therefore, after the third reel stop operation, the symbol combination of "white 7, bell, replay" or "white 7, bell, bell" is stopped and displayed.
On the other hand, when the stop button 5a is operated at a timing when symbols other than symbol numbers 11 to 20 (symbol numbers 1 to 10) can be pulled onto the pay line of the reel 41a, the "Bell" symbol is placed on the pay line. After the operation to stop the third reel, the symbol combination of "Bell-Bell-Bell" corresponding to the "special role A" is stopped and displayed.

Such control of the reels 41 includes reel control (hereinafter referred to as "combination number priority control") in which the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment preferentially draws symbols having a large number of combinations of symbols that can be stopped, and medal control. This can be realized by adopting reel control (hereinafter referred to as "number priority control") in which a combination of symbols with a large number of payouts is preferentially drawn.
In the "combination number priority control", the reel 41a is controlled by the main control unit 10 when the stop button 5a is operated during the first reel stop operation.
For example, when a "special combination" is won in the internal lottery process, the stop button 5a is operated at a timing at which one of the symbols of symbol numbers 11 to 20 can be drawn onto the winning line when the first reel is stopped. In that case, the combination of symbols corresponding to "special role A"("Bell Bell Bell") and the combination of symbols corresponding to "special role B"("White 7 Bell Replay", "White 7-Bell-Bell", "Bar-Bell-Replay", and "Bar-Bell-Bell") can be stopped.
In this case, due to the "combination number priority control", the "bar" symbol and the "white 7" symbol, which have a relatively large number of combinations of symbols that can be stopped on the reel 41a (the number of combinations is two), are replaced with the symbols that can be stopped. It can be controlled to be preferentially drawn over the "bell" symbol, which has a relatively small number of combinations (the number of combinations is one).

In the "number priority control", when the stop button 5b or the stop button 5c is operated during the stop operation of the first reel, the main control section 10 controls the reel 41b or the reel 41c.
For example, when the "special role" is won in the internal lottery process, as shown in FIG. medals are paid out, and combinations of symbols corresponding to "special role B"("white 7 bell replay", "white 7 bell bell", "bar bell replay", "bar bell・When the bell") stops, one medal is paid out.
In this case, the "bell" symbol, which constitutes the combination of symbols corresponding to the "special role A", which has a relatively large number of medals to be paid out (the number of payouts is "10"), is selected by the "number priority control". Preferentially over other symbols (“White 7” symbol, “Bar” symbol) constituting a combination of symbols corresponding to “Special role B”, which has a relatively small number of payouts (the number of payouts is “1”) It can be controlled to pull in.

As described above, in the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, by adopting the "combination number priority control", during the non-AT state, at the time of the first reel stop operation, one of the symbol numbers 11 to 20 for the reel 41a is displayed. If a ``special role'' is won by proceeding with the game aiming at any of the symbols on the lower stage, the combination of symbols corresponding to the ``special role B'' with a relatively small number of medals to be paid out is stopped and displayed. can do.
On the other hand, if a player wins a "special role" by proceeding with the game while aiming for any of the symbols of symbol numbers 1 to 10 on the reel 41a, a relatively large number of medals will be paid out. A combination of symbols corresponding to the winning combination "A" can be stopped and displayed.

In this way, when the "special role" is won, the player can select whether to win either the "special role A" or the "special role B" through the operation of the player. The number of medals that the player can obtain during the non-AT state is changed.
That is, in the non-AT state, more medals are consumed when the stop operation for winning the "special role A" is selected than when the stop operation for winning the "special role B" is selected. is suppressed (so-called high coin holding state).

Further, in the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, by adopting the "number priority control", if the "special combination" is won during the AT state, the stop button 5b or By operating the stop button 5c, it is possible to stop and display the combination of symbols corresponding to the "special combination A" without performing the symbol pushing operation of the symbol numbers 1 to 10 on the reel 41a (left reel). .
Therefore, every time the player wins the "special role" in the AT state, the player can win the "special role A" with a relatively large number of medals to be paid out without performing the eye pressing operation on the reel 41a. The game can be progressed and executed comfortably.

In this embodiment, the "combination number priority control" assumes that the reel 41a is controlled by the main control unit 10 only when the stop button 5a is operated during the first reel stop operation. However, the same control may be performed when the stop button 5b or the stop button 5c is operated during the first reel stop operation.
As a result, even if the stop button 5b or the stop button 5c is erroneously operated when the "special role" is won, the "special role B" can be won.
In addition, in the present embodiment, it is assumed that if the "special role" is won in the non-AT state, notification of winning the "special role" is not performed, but not limited to this, " You may notify that you have won the "special role". For example, before the first reel stop operation, for the reel 41a, there is an operation timing (symbol pressing operation for symbol numbers 1 to 10) capable of winning the "special role A" and an operation capable of winning the "special role B". The timing (pressing operation of symbols with symbol numbers 11 to 20) may be notified by the display device 8 or the like.
It should be noted that when notifying that the player has won the "special role", it is preferable to notify only during the later-described advantageous section, but it may be notified during the normal section.

The bonus combination is provided with a "bonus" in which the corresponding symbol combination is "red 7, red 7, red 7".
"Bonus" is a winning combination to be drawn by lottery while staying in RT0 among RT states to be described later, and a prize can be awarded only in a winning game, and when a prize is won, the player shifts to a bonus state (RT2).
A "bonus" is won only in a game in which 3-bet is set (3-bet game), and is won alone without being duplicated with other small wins. It should be noted that, not limited to this, it is also possible to win multiple wins in some of the cases where other small wins (for example, chance wins and cherry wins) are won.

In addition, the bonus combination is subject to carry-over control, in which the right to win the "bonus" can be carried over as long as the combination of corresponding symbols does not stop in the game in which the bonus is won and in the game after that game by the main control unit 10. is a role.
Therefore, during the period until the symbol combination corresponding to the "bonus" is stopped and displayed, the right to win the "bonus" is carried over.
On the other hand, when the combination of symbols corresponding to the "bonus" is stopped and displayed (the "bonus" wins), the "bonus" winning right is not carried over, which is a non-carry-over state.
That is, the carryover state indicates a state in which the bonus combination has been won, but the combination of symbols corresponding to the bonus combination has not yet stopped (hereinafter, this state is referred to as a bonus winning state), and the non-carryover state indicates the bonus. It shows a state in which a role has not been won (hereinafter, this state will be referred to as a bonus non-win state).

Further, in the bonus winning state, when different hands are overlapped, the main control unit 10 operates to perform priority stop control to preferentially stop the combination of symbols corresponding to one hand on the reels 41, thereby performing a bonus. A combination of symbols corresponding to a winning combination is set to a lowest-priority winning combination.
Therefore, even if a bonus combination is won in a game in which a bonus combination has been won, if, for example, a replay combination is won in the game, the symbol combination corresponding to the bonus combination is stopped on the reels 41. Therefore, the combination of symbols corresponding to the replay combination stops on the reels 41, and the state of winning the bonus combination is carried over to subsequent games.

Based on the combination of symbols as described above, it is determined whether or not a small combination, a replay combination, and a bonus combination will win. A game value is given (medals are paid out) based on the game value.
As shown in FIG. 5, when the "special role" is won, if the combination of symbols corresponding to the "special role A" stops, 10 medals are paid out, corresponding to the "special role B". When the combination of symbols stops, one medal is paid out.
Also, when the "Push Order Bells 1-6" are won, if the Stop Buttons 5a-5c are operated in the correct order, the combination of symbols similar to the "Special Role A" will be stopped and 10 medals will be awarded. is paid out.
On the other hand, if the stop buttons 5a to 5c are operated in the order of pushing the wrong answer when the "bells 1 to 6 in the order of pushing" are won, the combination of the corresponding symbols is not stopped, and the falling number of the bells in the order of pushing is stopped. , the prescribed number of medals is not paid out, and one medal is paid out.
In this embodiment, the combination of symbols corresponding to the "special role A" is the combination of symbols when the stop buttons 5a to 5c are operated in the correct pressing order when the "push order bells 1 to 6" are won. Although the symbols are the same and the number of medals to be paid out is the same, the number of medals to be paid out may also be different.

Also, when the combination of symbols corresponding to the "chance eye" stops, three medals are paid out.
Also, when the combination of symbols corresponding to "watermelon" stops, three medals are paid out.
In addition, the stop display of the combination of symbols corresponding to "normal replay" makes it possible to play again without inserting medals in the next game.
Also, when the combination of symbols corresponding to "weak cherry" and "strong cherry" stops, one medal is paid out.
In this embodiment, the number of medals to be paid out is the same regardless of the number of bets, but the number of medals to be paid out may be varied according to the number of bets.
Also, the number of medals to be paid out when the combinations of symbols corresponding to each winning combination are stopped and displayed may be other than the number described above.

(Winning probability of each winning role)
Next, with reference to FIG. 6, the winning probability of each combination will be described.
FIG. 6 shows an internal lottery table used for lottery for each combination when the game is executed in each state related to the bonus combination (bonus not won state, bonus won state, bonus state).
The internal lottery table sets the acquisition range (number) of random numbers to be acquired in the internal lottery process by the main control unit 10 to 65536, and indicates the number of winning values (winning) among them.
The internal lottery table shown in FIG. 6 shows the winning probability of each winning combination in the 3-bet game, and shows the case where the setting values set by the probability setting means are common to all setting values 1 to 6. ing.

As shown in FIG. 6, the winning probability of each winning combination in the 3-bet game is as follows.
Each of the "push order bells 1 to 6" has a winning probability of 7610/65536 in the bonus non-winning state and the bonus winning state.
The "special role" has a winning probability of 2957/65536 in the bonus non-winning state and the bonus winning state.
The "chance eye" is set with a winning probability of 256/65536 in the bonus non-winning state and the bonus winning state. Also, in the bonus state, the winning probability is set at 65536/65536. That is, during the bonus, only the "chance eye" is won.
"Watermelon" has a winning probability of 900/65536 in the bonus non-winning state and the bonus winning state. "Weak cherry" has a winning probability of 1000/65536 in the bonus non-winning state and the bonus winning state. "Strong Cherry" has a winning probability of 80/65536 in the bonus non-winning state and the bonus winning state.

"Bonus" is set with a winning probability of 3077/65536 when the bonus is not won.
"Normal replay" is set with a winning probability of 9170/65536 in the bonus non-winning state and a winning probability of 14683/65536 in the bonus winning state.
Also, for "losing", the winning probability is set at 2436/65536 in the bonus non-winning state.

The "internal lottery table" shown in FIG. 6 shows a case in which all set values are common, but is not limited to this. A winning combination whose probability does not change may be provided.
For example, as winning roles whose winning probability varies according to the set value, "Chance Eye", "Watermelon", "Weak Cherry", "Strong Cherry", and "Normal Replay" are set. The higher the setting, the lower the winning probability.
Also, only some rare hands may be set such that the higher the setting, the higher the winning probability, or the lower the setting, the higher the winning probability of the rare hand.
Also, winning combinations other than rare combinations, such as "push order bell", may be set such that the higher the setting, the higher or lower the winning probability.

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

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

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

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

In addition, in the RT state of the present embodiment, control is basically performed so as not to shift from RT1 to RT2. This is for the following reasons.
If the "bonus" is won at RT0, the bonus can be won only in this bonus winning game, but the fact that the "bonus" has been won is not notified. It is difficult to stop and display the combination of symbols to be played.
Therefore, from the game next to the bonus winning game, the game shifts to RT1 (bonus winning state) while carrying over the right to win the "bonus".
Also, during RT1, as shown in FIG. 6, the player does not win the bonus at the timing of "losing", so that the bonus is not won.
For this reason, the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment basically does not shift from RT1 to RT2, and once it shifts from RT0 to RT1, the system of the slot machine 1 is reset. The game progresses under the control of RT1 unless the game is interrupted.
It should be noted that, not limited to this, during RT1, it is possible to win a "losing" with a predetermined probability (for example, a probability of 1/200). good too.

Further, the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment can be controlled to AT (assist time) as a game state related to "push order bells 1 to 6".
When the AT wins "push order bells 1 to 6" by the internal lottery process (specific lottery result), the sub-control unit 20 controls the display unit 8 and the like to display specific information (the order of pressing the stop button 5 and the number of eyes). It is a game state in which a combination of corresponding symbols can be stopped by performing control to notify symbols that are a guideline for pushing. Therefore, during AT, the ball output speed is faster than during non-AT.
In this embodiment, the period during which AT is controlled is the AT state (see FIG. 8).

For example, in the notification of the pushing order, when "Pushing order bell 1" is won, the pushing order consisting of character information "1", "2", and "3" is displayed on the display 8 in order from the left. , "left", "middle", and "right" are output from the speaker 9, and the navigation lamps 12 are lit in the order of 12a (left), 12b (middle), and 12c (right), thereby pressing the stop button. Notification of the pressing order of 5.
In the present embodiment, navigation of the pressing order by notification means such as the display 8, the navigation lamp 12, the speaker 9, etc. is also referred to as "pressing order navigation".
In the non-AT state, the pressing order of the stop button 5 is not notified even if the winning result of the internal lottery process is "pressing order bell 1 to 6". For this reason, unless the operation order of the operated stop button 5 coincides with the pressing order corresponding to the winning "push order bell 1 to 6", basically, the winning "push order bell 1" The combination of symbols corresponding to "6" cannot be stopped. Although details will be described later, in the present embodiment, the ready state and the normal game state are game states controlled to the non-AT state.
Therefore, the gaming property of the slot machine 1 is such that the number of balls to be paid out increases by playing a game in which the player stays in the AT state for a long time.

(Normal section, advantageous section)
The game of the slot machine 1 according to this embodiment has a normal section and an advantageous section as game sections.
Specifically, the normal section is a game section in which push order navigation (specific information) cannot be reported, and the advantageous section is a game section in which push order navigation (specific information) can be reported.
The main control unit 10 operates as section control means to control the transition between the normal section and the advantageous section.

The normal section stays when the system is reset in the slot machine 1 or when the set values are changed (including resetting the set values).
Also, when the "conditions for transitioning from an advantageous section to a normal section", which will be described later, are established, the advantageous section enters the normal section.
Also, the normal section is always controlled to the non-AT state, and in the present embodiment, the preparation state of the game state is divided into the normal section.

The normal section continues until the bell hand or rare hand (hereinafter also referred to as the advantageous section transition hand) is won by internal lottery processing. After the reel stop operation, it shifts to the advantageous section (arrow a in FIG. 8).
Note that the advantageous interval transition combination may be a winning combination other than the bell combination and the rare combination.
In addition, when other conditions (stop display of symbol combinations corresponding to predetermined winning hands, stop display of symbol combinations that do not correspond to predetermined winning hands (such as bell spilling in the order of pressing)) are established, You may make it transfer to an advantageous area.
The advantageous section is classified into a non-AT state and an AT state, and in the present embodiment, the normal game state is classified among the game states as the non-AT state.

(Conditions for transition from advantageous section to normal section)
The transition from the advantageous section to the normal section is made, for example, by the establishment of the following conditions.
(1) When the obtainable difference number (difference game value) is reached If the obtainable difference number is reached during the advantageous period, the advantageous period ends and the game shifts to the normal period (arrows c in FIG. 8, d).
The “acquirable difference number” is the upper limit difference number of medals that the player can obtain during the advantageous section, and is determined in the “acquirable difference number lottery” described later when moving from the normal section to the advantageous section. be.
Specifically, when the main control unit 10 determines that the difference number of sheets (the value indicated by the counter F, which will be described later) in the advantageous section has reached the obtainable difference number of sheets, the advantageous section ends and the normal section , and the game state is controlled to shift to the ready state.
The details of the "variation in the number of winning coins (difference number) during the advantageous section" will be described later.

(2) When the Advantageous Section Limiter is Reached When the advantageous section limiter is reached during the advantageous section, the advantageous section ends and shifts to the normal section (arrow e in FIG. 8).
The "advantageous section limiter" means "the number of games played during the advantageous section reaches the limiter value" or "the number of wins during the advantageous section (difference) reaches the limiter value". Any one of the following conditions must be satisfied.
Specifically, this is the case where a value indicated by a counter A or counter B, which will be described later, reaches a limiter value.
(3) When the Number of Top Games is Reached When the number of top games is reached during the advantageous interval, the advantageous interval may end and the normal interval may be entered (arrow c in FIG. 8).
The "ceiling number of games" changes the period from the start of the advantageous interval until the AT state is entered or the period from the start of the advantageous interval until the AT transition lottery is performed.
Specifically, when the main control unit 10 determines that the number of ceiling games has been reached during the advantageous interval (when the value indicated by the counter E, which will be described later, reaches "0"), the AT shift lottery is not won. Then, control is performed so that the advantageous section is terminated and the normal section is entered. On the other hand, when winning the AT transition lottery, the advantageous section is continued and the game state is controlled to shift to the AT state (arrow b in FIG. 8).

It should be noted that the above-mentioned "condition for transitioning from an advantageous section to a normal section" is an example, and not limited to this, for example, "at least one push order bell has been notified", "a It may include "that the combination of symbols is stopped and displayed."
Further, when a predetermined winning combination (normal section transition combination) is won during the advantageous section, the game may be shifted to the normal section. For example, a "push order replay", which is a winning combination in which the combinations of symbols stopped and displayed are different according to the order of pushing, is provided. In some cases, the advantageous section may end and the normal section may be entered.

Further, basically, the advantageous section lamp 13 is lit while staying in the advantageous section.
In addition, in order to prevent the decrease in interest, the light may be turned on only when the number of medals can actually be expected to increase. For example, the advantageous section lamp 13 may not be lit during the normal game state.

(Counters related to games)
During the advantageous section, the main control unit 10 operates as counting means, and stores the following counter information in the RAM.
・Counter A: Count value of the number of games played during the advantageous interval ・Counter B: Count value of the number of cards won during the advantage interval (difference) ・Counter C: Count value of the number of cards won (difference) during AT state ・Counter D: … count value of number of games in AT state ・Counter E… count value of number of ceiling games ・Counter F ・count value of obtainable difference number

Counter A and counter B are counters related to the advantageous section limiter.
Specifically, when the normal section shifts to the advantageous section, the main control unit 10 counts the number of games played during the advantageous section (counter A) and the number of medals acquired during the advantageous section (counter B). , and when the value indicated by the counter A reaches the limiter value (1500 games) or when the value indicated by the counter B reaches the limiter value (2400 cards), the advantageous section is forcibly ended.

Since the counter B is managed by the difference in the number of coins, if a winning combination with a higher payout number than the bet number is won in this game, the value of the counter B increases, and the winning combination with a lower payout number than the bet number is selected. When winning, the value of the counter B is decreased.
For example, when the value of the counter B is "100", a 3-bet game is executed and the combination of symbols corresponding to the pressing order bell with the payout number of 10 (the winning combination with the payout number being larger than the bet number) is stopped and displayed. If so, the difference number "7" (=10-3) is added to the value of the counter B, and the value of the counter B becomes "107".
On the other hand, when a 3-bet game is executed and a combination of symbols corresponding to a cherry combination with a payout number of 1 (a winning combination with a payout number smaller than the number of bets) is stopped and displayed, the difference number is "2". (=3-1) is subtracted from the value of counter B, and the value of counter B becomes "98".
Further, when the value of the counter B becomes a negative value, the value of the counter B is set to "0" (initialized). For example, when the value of the counter B is "0", if a 3-bet game is executed and a "loss" is won, the difference number "3" (=3-0) is added from the value of the counter B. Although the value is subtracted, the value of the counter B is corrected to "0".

The counter C is a counter that counts the number of medals acquired during the AT state, and the main control unit 10 starts counting when the non-AT state shifts to the AT state.
The counter D is a counter that counts the number of games played during the AT state, and the main control unit 10 starts counting when the non-AT state shifts to the AT state.
The counters C and D are set to, for example, "0" as initial values at the start of the AT state. Further, the value of the counter C and the value of the counter D are displayed on the display device 8 during the AT state as "remaining AT difference number of sheets" and "remaining number of games".

The counter E is a counter relating to the normal game state limiter (the upper limit of the number of games played in the normal game state).
Specifically, the main control unit 10 sets the ceiling game number determined in the ceiling game number lottery, which will be described later, in the counter E, and counts the counter E by subtracting 1 for each game.
Then, when the value indicated by the counter E reaches "0" (hereinafter also referred to as "reaching the number of ceiling games"), the main control section 10 may terminate the advantageous section.

The counter F is a counter relating to the obtainable difference number of sheets.
Specifically, when the normal section shifts to the advantageous section, the main control section 10 starts counting the number of medals obtained during the advantageous section.
The counter F is managed by the number of difference, and in the same way as the counter B, when a winning combination with a payout number larger than the bet number is won in the current game, the value of the counter F increases and the payout number is larger than the bet number. When winning a small winning combination, the value of the counter F is decreased.
However, unlike the counter B, even when the value of the counter F becomes a negative value, it is stored as a negative value. For example, when the value of the counter F is "0", when a 3-bet game is executed and a "loss" is won, the difference number "3" (=3-0) is added from the value of the counter F. After the subtraction, the value of the counter F becomes "-3".
Then, when the value of the counter F reaches the obtainable difference number determined in the obtainable difference number lottery, which will be described later, during the advantageous section, the advantageous section is forcibly terminated.
That is, during the advantageous section, the number of medals acquired (decreased) during the non-AT state and the number of medals acquired (increased) during the AT state are counted, and when the number of medals acquired (increased) is reached, the advantageous section is finished and the normal section is entered.
Note that the value of each counter is erased (initialized) at the end of the advantageous section.

(Details of each game state)
Next, with reference to FIG. 8, each game state of the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, transitions of each game state, and game characteristics based on each game state will be described.
The main control unit 10 can independently perform transition control between the normal section and the advantageous section, transition control between RT0 to RT2, and transition control between each game state shown in FIG. However, as described above, since the game of the present embodiment is basically played at RT1, the game in each game state is basically played while staying at RT1.
Hereinafter, unless otherwise specified, the transition timing from each game state to another game state is basically after the third reel stop operation of the game in which the transition condition is satisfied (or after the payout of medals is completed). is. However, the game is not limited to this, and the next game may be shifted after the transition condition is established.

As shown in FIG. 8, the slot machine 1 of this embodiment has a plurality of game states including a preparation state, a normal game state, and an AT state as game states. Based on this, transitions between game states are made.

(ready state)
Since the preparation state is divided into normal sections, it stays in the case where the system reset in the slot machine 1 is executed and the setting value is changed (including resetting the setting value).
Further, when the above-described "condition for transition from advantageous section to normal section" is established, the preparation state is entered (arrows c, d, and e in FIG. 8).
The end of the preparation state is ended by shifting to the normal game state (arrow a in FIG. 8) when an advantageous interval transition combination is won (advantageous interval transition condition is satisfied) by internal lottery processing.
That is, the stay period of the ready state is extremely short, and during the game, the player stays in a game state other than the ready state.
In this way, the main control unit 10 operates as the determination means according to the present invention, and when it is determined that the advantageous section shift condition is satisfied during the preparation state, it is determined to shift to the advantageous section, and the advantageous section is determined. When it is determined that the transition condition is not satisfied, it is determined that the normal section is maintained.
In addition, in the transition from the preparation state to the normal game state, the transition may be made via the normal precursor state. For example, the display device 8 may execute a normal precursor effect for a predetermined number of games (for example, 5 games) with the winning of the advantageous section transition combination as a trigger.

In the preparation state, the "AT transition lottery" is executed when the advantageous section transition combination is won.
Specifically, the main control unit 10 refers to the “AT shift lottery table” shown in FIG. 9 to determine by lottery whether or not the transition to the AT state is possible.
Whether or not to move to the AT state is determined based on a set value set by the probability setting means.
For example, when setting 1 is set, the winning probability is 128/256, when setting 2 is set, the winning probability is 180/256, and when setting 3 is set. , the probability of winning is 160/256, the probability of winning is 192/256 when setting 4 is set, and the probability of winning is 180/256 when setting 5 is set. However, when setting 6 is set, it is set to win with a probability of 240/256.
If the lottery for shifting to the AT state is won, the player is given one right to shift to the AT state.

In this way, when a high set value is set by the probability setting means, the expectation of winning in the AT state is relatively high, and various games can be executed according to the set value. At the same time, it is possible to reliably adjust the profit balance between the game hall and the players.
It should be noted that the winning expectation for the AT state may be higher when a low set value is set by the probability setting means, without being limited to this.
In addition, although the case where whether or not to move to the AT state is determined based on the set value set by the probability setting means has been described, the present invention is not limited to this, and whether or not it is a bonus winning state and which of the winning hands of the current game is selected. You may decide based on either one or both.

In addition, since the AT transition lottery is executed each time the normal section shifts to the advantageous section, for example, when the above-described "condition for transitioning from the advantageous section to the normal section" is satisfied, the AT transition lottery is performed each time. will be executed.
Therefore, in the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, there are cases where it is more advantageous to shift to the normal section (preparation state) than to stay in the advantageous section (normal game state). It is possible to provide a game that has unique playability and unexpectedness.
In addition, if you win the AT transfer lottery, it is assumed that you will not be notified or suggested that you have won during the period until the number of ceiling games is reached, but not limited to this, the number of ceiling games You may notify or suggest that you have won during the period until it reaches.

In addition, in the preparation state, the "acquirable difference number lottery" is executed when the advantageous section transition combination is won.
Specifically, when the main control unit 10 operates as the determining means according to the present invention and determines that "winning" has been selected in the AT shift lottery, the "acquirable difference number lottery table" shown in FIG. , the obtainable difference number is determined by lottery based on the setting value set by the probability setting means.

For example, when setting 1 is set, "0 sheets", "200 sheets", and "300 sheets" are selected with a probability of 64/256, and "500 sheets" and "1000 sheets" are selected with a probability of 32/256. When the setting 5 is set, "300", "500" and "1000" are selected with a probability of 64/256, and "0" is selected with a probability of 48/256. ``200'' is selected with a probability of 16/256, and when setting 6 is set, ``0'' is selected with a probability of 64/256, and ``200'' is selected with a probability of 144. /256, "300" is selected with a probability of 32/256, "500" is selected with a probability of 16/256, and "1000" is not selected.
Also, the obtainable difference number determined in the obtainable difference number lottery is stored in the RAM of the main control unit 10 .

By determining the obtainable difference number of sheets based on the distribution values as shown in FIG. 10, the higher the set value, the higher the probability of determining a larger number of obtainable difference number of sheets. is set to
As described above, the obtainable difference number is the upper limit difference number that the player can obtain in the advantageous period. It is advantageous for the player.
Alternatively, the setting may be such that the lower the setting value, the higher the probability that a larger number of obtainable difference sheets will be determined.

In addition, since the set value in the probability setting means is an even value and an odd value, the distribution value is such that the difference in the number of possible wins that is determined will appear. As a result, the game content can be diversified and the interest can be improved.
In addition, since the player can guess the set value to some extent based on the determined obtainable difference number, it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

Also, when the set value is set to 6, there is a high probability that "200" will be selected as the obtainable difference number, and "1000" will not be selected as the obtainable difference number. In the game with the setting 6, which is preferentially treated in the transfer lottery, the game parlor can be prevented from being significantly disadvantaged by further preferentially determining the obtainable difference number of sheets.

Also, in the preparation state, the winning of the advantageous section transition combination triggers the execution of the "ceiling game lottery".
As described above, the number of ceiling games indicates the number of games from the transition to the advantageous section (normal game state) to the transition to the AT state when the AT transition lottery is won. When the lottery is not won, the number of games from the transition to the advantageous section (normal game state) to the transition to the preparation state is shown.

Specifically, the main control unit 10 determines the ceiling game number by lottery by referring to the "ceiling game number lottery table" shown in FIG.
For example, when "non-winning" is selected in the AT migration lottery, "100 games" are selected with a probability of 128/256, "200 games" are selected with a probability of 64/256, and 64/256 is set so that "300 games" are selected with a probability of
For example, if "0" is selected as the number of possible wins, "100 games" is selected with a probability of 128/256, "200 games" is selected with a probability of 64/256, and "200 games" is selected with a probability of 64/256. If "300 games" is selected with a probability of 256 and "1000 cards" is selected as the number of possible wins, then "100 games" is selected with a probability of 8/256 and "100 games" is selected with a probability of 16/256. "200 games" will be selected, "300 games" will be selected with a probability of 64/256, "500 games" will be selected with a probability of 96/256, and "700 games" will be selected with a probability of 72/256. is set to
Also, the number of ceiling games determined in the lottery for the number of ceiling games is set in the counter E.
Note that the number of ceiling games is not limited to this, and may be determined based on either or both of whether the winning combination of the current game is in the bonus winning state or not.

In this way, when "non-win" is selected in the AT shift lottery, the probability that a small number of ceiling games will be selected is high.
Therefore, when "non-winning" is selected in the AT transition lottery, after the start of the advantageous section, it is possible to transition to the ready state in a short game period, and then when transitioning to the advantageous section, the AT state The lottery will be executed sooner.
Also, when "winning" is selected in the AT transition lottery, the larger the number of obtainable difference numbers determined in the obtainable difference number lottery, the higher the probability that a large number of ceiling games will be selected. there is
Therefore, when "winning" is selected in the AT transition lottery, the smaller the number of available difference sheets, the shorter the game period from the start of the advantageous section until the transition to the AT state, the so-called "heaven zone" On the other hand, the higher the number of obtainable difference, the longer the game period after the start of the advantageous section until the transition to the AT state, the higher the possibility of staying in the so-called "Hamari zone". Become.
As a result, the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the number of medals that the player can acquire during the advantageous interval (acquirable difference number) is large, the game period until transition to the AT state during the advantageous interval ( Since there is a high possibility that the period of stay in the normal game state will become longer, it is possible to prevent the profit of the player from becoming significantly large.

(Normal game state)
The normal game state is a game state controlled to a non-AT state, and a lottery for transition to the AT state is not performed.
The normal game state enters after the preparation state ends (arrow a in FIG. 8) and continues until the ceiling game number is reached.
During the normal game state, when the number of games reaches the ceiling due to the progress of the game, if the AT shift lottery is won, the state shifts to the AT state (arrow b in FIG. 8), and the AT shift lottery is not won. If so, it shifts to the ready state (arrow c in FIG. 8).
Therefore, the normal game state is a game state disadvantageous to the player in which the number of medals in the player's hand gradually decreases as the game continues, and the player reaches the ceiling number of games as soon as possible and enters the AT state. Alternatively, the game is played while desiring to shift to the ready state.
It should be noted that, in the transition from the normal game state to the AT state or the preparation state, the transition may be made via an AT precursor state or an AT false precursor state for increasing the expectation of winning the AT state.
For example, even if the predictive effect is started on the display 8 from a predetermined number of games (for example, 10 games) before reaching the ceiling game number, and the result is notified in the game (the final game of the predictive effect) that reaches the ceiling game number. good. If the AT transition lottery is won, the shift to the AT state may be reported, and if the AT shift lottery is not won, the shift to the preparation state may be reported.

During the normal game state, the player can choose to proceed with the game so that the consumption of medals is reduced or increased according to the operation mode of the stop buttons 5a to 5c.
Specifically, by performing a stop operation (stopping operation according to a specific operation mode) for winning the above-described "special role A" and proceeding with the game, if the "special role" is won, the "special role A" is won. It is possible to surely win the combination A" and obtain the difference number of "7".
On the other hand, if the "special role" is won by performing the stop operation (stop operation in a non-specific operation mode) for winning the "special role B" described above and the game progresses, the "special role A ” and consume the difference number of “2” (acquire −2).
In this way, the player can select whether or not to proceed with the game by winning the "special role A" during the normal game state.
The number of balls to be put out during the AT state to which the game is shifted after that differs depending on the difference in the stop operation during the normal game state.

It is assumed that the number of ceiling games is reduced by one game every game during the normal game state, but the number of games may be reduced by two games or more.
For example, the number of subtraction games for subtracting the number of ceiling games may be determined by lottery according to the winning combination of the current game.
Specifically, the main control unit 10 may randomly determine the number of games to be subtracted from among a plurality of periods of different lengths (0, 10, 30, 50 games). In this case, for example, it may be set such that the number of games to be subtracted is larger for winning a rare combination than for winning a combination other than a rare combination.
As a result, when the rare combination is won, the period until reaching the ceiling number of games is greatly shortened. In particular, a larger number of games to be subtracted is more likely to be determined for a rare combination with a relatively low winning probability (for example, strong cherry), so it is possible to improve the interest of the game.
When the determined number of games to be subtracted exceeds the ceiling number of games, the excess number of games may be carried over. That is, the surpassed number of games may be subtracted from the number of ceiling games determined in the ceiling game number subtraction lottery to be executed next time.
As a result, it is possible to prevent the number of games to be subtracted from being wasted when a large number of games to be subtracted is determined on the occasion of winning a rare combination.

Further, in the present embodiment, it is assumed that the AT transition lottery is not executed during the normal gaming state, but the AT transition lottery may be performed without being limited to this.
For example, based on a predetermined probability (e.g., 1/512), every game, a lottery to transition to the AT state may be executed, and when a rare role is won, a predetermined probability (e.g., 1/128) A lottery for transition to the AT state may be executed based on.
Also, as a result of the AT transfer lottery, the "preparation state" may be won. For example, the "ready state" may be won with a predetermined probability when a rare combination is won, or the "prepared state" may be always won when a special combination is won. In this case, even if the ceiling number of games has not been reached, the transition to the "preparation state" may be made.

(AT state)
In the AT state, since the correct pressing order of the winning "pressing order bells 1 to 6" is announced, the player's operation according to this correct pressing order increases the medals held by the player by a certain amount. It is an advantageous game state for the player who plays. Therefore, the player plays the game while hoping to stay in the AT state for as long as possible.

The AT state is entered when the AT shift lottery is won and the ceiling game number is reached in the normal game state (arrow b in FIG. 8).
The AT state of this embodiment is a difference number management type AT, and is managed by the difference number (the number of medals actually acquired by the player), which is the difference between the number of inserted medals and the number of paid out medals. The game progresses.

As described above, the AT state is the end of the advantageous section when the total value of the difference number (the value indicated by the counter F) in the advantageous section reaches the obtainable difference number determined in the obtainable difference number lottery. end with
Then, until the AT state ends, the number of medals obtained by adding the number of obtainable difference number determined in the obtainable difference number lottery and the number of medals consumed from the start of the advantageous section to the start of the AT state. (Given gaming value) (hereinafter referred to as AT difference number) is to be paid out (see FIG. 16, etc.).
Therefore, the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment is a game in which the number of medals consumed before reaching the ceiling game number during the normal game state can be acquired (recovered) during the subsequent AT state. have a sexuality.
Therefore, the more medals are consumed during the normal game state, the more the number of balls released during the AT state (AT difference number) increases by the consumed amount.

In addition, during the AT state, control information regarding the AT state is transmitted from the main control unit 10 to the sub control unit 20, and under the control of the sub control unit 20, the display device 8 displays various effects images during the AT state. A character image or the like is displayed.
For example, the display 8 displays the AT difference number, the difference number obtained during the AT state, the total number of games played during the AT state, and the like.

Further, since the AT difference number of sheets is not added during the AT state of the present embodiment, the following control can be performed.
When a rare combination is won in the AT state, when the stop button 5a is operated to stop when the first reel is stopped, the combination of symbols corresponding to the rare combination is stopped and displayed. When the stop button 5b or the stop button 5c is operated to stop at the time of reel stop operation, the combination of symbols corresponding to the special combination A is controlled to be stopped and displayed.
Then, in a game in which a rare combination is won, push order navigation for prompting a stop operation of the stop button 5b or the stop button 5c is reported first during all 41 reels.
As a result, it is possible to prevent the combination of symbols corresponding to the rare combination from being stop-displayed during the AT state.
Also, when the combination of symbols corresponding to the rare combination stops during the AT state, control is performed so that the same number of 10 medals as the special combination A are paid out. As a result, even when the stop button 5a is operated to stop at the time of the stop operation of the first reel, it can be shown as if a winning combination other than a rare combination has been won.
As a result, it is possible to reduce the player's dissatisfaction due to the fact that the extra bonus is not given even though the player has won the rare combination during the AT state.

It should be noted that the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment assumes that the state will not shift to the AT state during the advantageous section unless "won" in the AT transition lottery. Even in the case of "non-winning", it may be controlled to a predetermined AT state (AT state fixed to 20 games, AT state of pushing order navigation 5 times, etc.) during the advantage interval.
As a result, it is possible to prevent the advantageous section from continuing endlessly without shifting to the AT state.

(AT difference number announcement production)
At the start of the AT state, an AT difference number notification effect (specific effect) for informing the player of the AT difference number is executed.
The AT difference number notification effect is executed over a predetermined period, and part or all of the AT difference number is notified during the effect.
Therefore, the player pays particular attention to the game at the start of the AT state, so that the interest in the game can be improved.
In addition, the AT difference number notification effect is provided with a plurality of types of effects, for example, three types of weak AT effect, medium AT effect and strong AT effect are provided. These effects are set, for example, based on the relationship of weak AT effect<medium AT effect<strong AT effect, so that the probability that a large AT difference number of sheets will be reported becomes high.
It should be noted that the number of effect types is not limited to this, and two or less or four or more types may be provided.

The type of AT difference number notification effect (effect type) is determined based on the size of the AT difference number.
Specifically, at the start of the effect, the main control unit 10 determines the effect type by lottery by referring to the "AT effect type lottery table" shown in FIG.
For example, when the AT difference number is "0 to 99", the weak AT effect is selected with a probability of 240/256, the medium AT effect is selected with a probability of 16/256, and the strong AT effect is not selected. If the AT difference number is "1500 or more", the weak AT effect is selected with a probability of 32/256, the medium AT effect is selected with a probability of 96/256, and the AT effect is selected with a probability of 128/256. It is set so that the strong AT effect is selected with probability.
Thus, the smaller the AT difference number, the higher the probability of selecting the weak AT effect, and the larger the AT difference number, the higher the probability of selecting the strong AT effect.

In addition, in the AT difference number notification effect, the AT difference number of sheets can be divided into a plurality of times and notified.
For example, if the AT difference number is "250 sheets", the first notification is "100 sheets", the second notification is "50 sheets", and the third notification is "100 sheets". The AT difference number of sheets is divided and notified, and finally the total number of "250 sheets" is notified (see FIG. 14).
In this way, by notifying the AT difference number in multiple times, it is possible to give the player an impression as if the AT difference number has been added by winning the lottery for the AT difference number multiple times. , can improve the interest of the game.

Specifically, at the start of the effect, the main control unit 10 refers to the "additional display number lottery table" shown in FIG. is determined by lottery (lottery for the number of additional displays).
The "additional display number" determined by lottery is stored in the RAM of the main control unit 10, and is sequentially notified on the display device 8 according to the progress of the effect (operation of the operation means by the player).
That is, before executing the AT difference number notification effect, an effect pattern for dividing and notifying the AT difference number is determined.
In addition, the determination of the number of additional display is performed until the total number of the number of additional display determined by the lottery for the number of additional displays reaches the AT difference number, and as long as there is a remaining AT difference number that has not reached the AT difference number, Iteratively, the overlay display number is determined.

For example, when "weak AT effect" is selected as the effect type, as shown in FIG. 13A, if the remaining AT difference number is "300 or more", the "30 cards" is selected, "50 cards", "100 cards" and "200 cards" are selected with a probability of 64/256, and "300 cards" is selected with a probability of 32/256. , and "0 sheets" is set so as not to be selected.
In addition, when the remaining AT difference number is "50 to 99", "all remaining display" is selected with a probability of 64/256, and "30" is selected with a probability of 128/256, 64/256. is set so that "50" is selected with a probability of .
It should be noted that "display all the remaining" indicates that the remaining AT difference number of sheets is all displayed as an additional display number.
In addition, when "medium AT effect" is selected as the effect type, for example, "50 sheets", "100 sheets", "200 sheets", "300 sheets", and "post display" are displayed as the number of additional displays. One of them is determined (FIG. 13(b)).
In addition, when "strong AT effect" is selected as the effect type, the number of additional displays may be, for example, "100", "200", "300", "500", or "post display". One of them is determined (FIG. 13(c)).

In more detail, when "weak AT effect" is selected as the effect type and the AT difference number is "250", the remaining AT difference number is "250", the additional display number is determined based on this remaining AT difference number of sheets (250 sheets).
Then, in the first lottery, if "100" is determined as the number of additional display, the remaining AT difference number is "150 (= 250 - 100)", so the second lottery In the lottery for the additional display number, the additional display number is determined based on the remaining AT difference number (150 sheets).
Also, in the second lottery, if "50" is determined as the number of additional display, the remaining AT difference number will be "100 (= 150 - 50)", so the third lottery In the lottery for the additional display number, the additional display number is determined based on the remaining AT difference number (100 sheets).
Also, in the third lottery, if "100" is determined as the number of additional display, the remaining AT difference number will be "0 (= 100 - 100)", so the number of additional display decision will end.

In addition, if "post display" is determined in the lottery for the number of additional displays, the remaining AT difference number will not be notified during the AT difference number notification effect, but will be notified during the AT state after the effect is completed. ing.
For example, at the timing when the AT state ends, the indicator 8 notifies that there is a difference number corresponding to the remaining AT difference number. That is, during the game after the end of the AT difference number notification effect, the effect is executed as if winning the addition of the difference number and extending the AT state.

In addition, the AT difference number notification effect is executed by a pseudo game.
As described above, unlike a normal game, the pseudo game is a game that can be executed multiple times with one bet. state), the game value is not given to the player, but the reels 41a to 41c are rotated according to the game start operation (betting operation, start lever operation, etc.) to display the symbols in a variable manner, as in a normal game. be able to.
Then, when the player operates the operation means (stop button 5, bet button 2a, effect button 2c, start lever 3, etc.) while the reel 41 is rotating, specific symbols (“red 7” symbol, “ A reel control is performed to align the blue 7" symbol and the white 7 symbol) (7 alignment game). In this "7 Matching Game", control is performed so that specific symbols are always aligned in a line by performing an operation regardless of the operation timing of the operating means.

In addition, in the AT difference number notification effect, an operation effect requiring the player's operation is executed in response to the notification of the additional display number.
Specifically, the sub-control unit 20, which operates as the effect control means, displays an operation image prompting the player to operate the operation means (the stop button 5, the bet button 2a, the effect button 2c, the start lever 3, etc.). When the player operates the operation means corresponding to the operation image while the operation image is being displayed, the number of additional displays is notified.

Next, with reference to FIGS. 14 to 16, an example of an AT difference number notification effect (pseudo game) will be described.
14 and 15 show a simplified configuration of the slot machine 1 for the sake of explanation, and each effect image shown is a simplified version of the image that is actually displayed. , character images, background images, and the like are displayed on the display 8 as moving images.
FIG. 16 shows the change in the winning number (difference number) during the advantageous section, and shows the state in which the normal game state and the AT state occur continuously in the case where the AT transition lottery is won. showing.

An example of the weak AT effect will be described with reference to FIG.
In the description relating to the weak AT effect, the game situation as shown in FIG. 16(a) will be described as an example.
In the gaming situation shown in FIG. 16(a), in the advantageous interval, "0" is determined as the obtainable difference number, and "200 games" is determined as the ceiling number of games. This is a situation in which "250 sheets" are consumed before the AT state is started (a situation in which the value of the counter F is -250).
Therefore, in this gaming situation, the AT difference number is "250" (=0+250).
Also, it is assumed that "100 sheets", "50 sheets", and "100 sheets" are determined as the "number of additional displays".

When the player performs a game start operation (bet operation, start lever operation, etc.) in the start game in the AT state, an AT difference number notification effect (weak AT effect) is started, and each reel 41a to 41c rotates. A weak AT effect image corresponding to the weak AT effect and push order navigation are displayed on the display 8 (FIG. 14(a)).
In this state, when the stop button 5 is operated by the player, the specific symbol ("red 7" symbol) is stopped and displayed, and the reels 41 vibrate up and down to enter a temporary stop state.
Then, after the third reel stop operation, the first additional display number (+100) is displayed in the approximate center of the display 8 (FIG. 14(b)).

Further, the types of specific symbols to be stopped and displayed in the 7 matching game are set to differ according to the size of the number of additional symbols to be displayed.
For example, when the number of additional display is "50 or less", there is a high probability that "white 7" symbols are aligned and the stop display is performed, and when the number is "100 to 299", "red 7" symbols are aligned. The probability of stop display is high, and in the case of "300 or more", the probability of stop display with all "blue 7" symbols is high.
As described above, the greater the number of additional display symbols, the more the specific symbols are stopped and displayed based on the relationship of "White 7"symbol<"Red7"symbol<"Blue7" symbol.
Therefore, the player can anticipate the number of additional symbols to be displayed according to the type of the specific symbol to be stopped and displayed in the 7 matching game, and can play the game with a sense of anticipation.

When a game start operation (bet operation, start lever operation, etc.) is performed from the state shown in FIG. A weak effect image and push order navigation are displayed. In this state, when the stop button 5 is operated, the specific symbol (“white 7” symbol) is stopped and displayed, and after the third reel stop operation, the second additional display number (+50) is displayed (FIG. 14). (c)).
14(c), when a game start operation (bet operation, start lever operation, etc.) is performed, the reels 41a to 41c rotate and the display 8 , a weak effect image and push order navigation are displayed, and when the stop button 5 is operated, a specific symbol ("red 7" symbol) is stopped and displayed, and after the third reel stop operation, the third additional display number (+100 number) is displayed (FIG. 14(d)).
14(d), when a game start operation (bet operation, start lever operation, etc.) is performed, the reels 41a to 41c rotate and the display 8 , a weak effect image and push order navigation are displayed, and when the stop button 5 is operated, the total number of additional displays (+250) is displayed (FIG. 14(e)), and the effect ends.

The middle AT effect and the strong AT effect are different in operation effect contents from the weak AT effect, but the other effect contents are executed in the same way. Therefore, only different points will be described in the following description.
In the description relating to the medium AT effect, the game situation as shown in FIG. 16(b) will be described as an example.
In the gaming situation shown in FIG. 16(b), "300" is determined as the obtainable difference number and "300 games" is determined as the ceiling number of games in the advantageous interval. This is the situation in which "400 sheets" are consumed before the AT state is started (the value of the counter F is -400).
Therefore, in this gaming situation, the AT difference number is "700" (=300+400).
Also, it is assumed that "200 sheets", "300 sheets", "100 sheets", and "100 sheets" are determined as the "number of additional displays".

In the middle AT effect, an operation image prompting the player to operate the bet button 2a is displayed as an operation effect requiring an operation by the player.
When the player performs a game start operation (bet operation, start lever operation, etc.) in the start game in the AT state, an AT difference number notification effect (medium AT effect) is started, and each reel 41a to 41c rotates. The display device 8 displays a middle AT effect image corresponding to the middle AT effect, an operation image including an image simulating the bet button 2a, and a character image of "PUSH" (FIG. 15(a)).
When the bet button 2a is operated by the player while the operation image is being displayed, a specific symbol (“red 7” symbol) is stopped and displayed, and the reels 41 vibrate up and down to temporarily stop. .
After that, when a predetermined time elapses, the first display number (+200) is displayed in the approximate center of the display 8 .
Further, when there is an additional display number to be notified, the operation image including the image simulating the bet button 2a and the character image of "PUSH" is displayed on the display 8 again. In this state, when the bet button 2a is operated by the player, the specific symbol ("blue 7" symbol) is stopped and displayed, the reel 41 is temporarily stopped, and after a predetermined time elapses, the second additional display number is displayed. (+300 sheets) is displayed.
After that, the same effect is repeatedly executed for the number of times that the number of additional displays to be informed exists, and finally the total number of additional displays (+700) is displayed, and the effect ends.

In the explanation relating to the strong AT effect, the game situation as shown in FIG. 16(c) will be taken as an example.
In the gaming situation shown in FIG. 16(c), in the advantageous interval, "1000" is determined as the obtainable difference number and "500 games" is determined as the ceiling number of games. This is the situation in which "600 sheets" are consumed before the AT state is started (the value of the counter F is -600).
Therefore, in this gaming situation, the AT difference number is "1600" (=1000+600).
Also, it is assumed that "300 sheets", "200 sheets", . . .

In the strong AT effect, an operation image prompting the player to operate the start lever 3 is displayed as an operation effect requiring an operation by the player.
In the AT state start game, when the player performs a game start operation (bet operation, start lever operation, etc.), the reels 41a to 41c rotate, and the display 8 displays a strong AT corresponding to a strong AT effect. An effect image and an operation image consisting of a text image of "strike the lever" are displayed (FIG. 15(b)).
When the start lever 3 is operated by the player while the operation image is displayed, a specific pattern (“blue 7” pattern) is stopped and displayed, and the reels 41 vibrate up and down to temporarily stop. .
Then, after a predetermined period of time has passed, the first additional display number (+300) is displayed substantially in the center of the display 8 .
When there is an additional display number to be notified, the operation image consisting of the character image of "strike the lever" is displayed on the display 8 again. In this state, when the player operates the start lever 3, the specific symbol ("red 7" symbol) is stopped and displayed, and the reel 41 is temporarily stopped. (+200 sheets) is displayed.
After that, the same effect is repeatedly executed for the number of times that the notified additional display number exists, and finally the total additional display number (+1600) is displayed, and the effect ends.

Thus, in the AT difference number notification effect (specific effect) executed at the start of the AT state, an operation effect requiring an operation by the player is executed, and when the corresponding operation means is operated, , a part of the AT difference number of sheets is notified, and the AT difference number of sheets is divided into multiple times and notified.
As a result, it is possible to give the player an impression as if the AT difference number lottery has been won a plurality of times and the AT difference number has been added, and the interest in the game can be improved.

In the weak AT effect, the bet button 2a, the start lever 3, and the stop button 5 are operated to notify the number of additional display, and in the medium AT effect, the number of additional display is notified by operating the bet button 2a. , and in the strong AT effect, the case where the number of additional displays is notified by operating the start lever 3 has been described, but the type and number of operating means to be used are not limited to those described above, and the weak AT The number of operation means to be used may be increased in the relationship of effect<medium AT effect<strong AT effect.
In addition, in the "seven matching game" in the AT difference number notification effect, different reel control may be executed for each effect type. For example, by controlling the reels 41 to rotate forward in the weak AT effect, to rotate the reels 41 in the reverse direction in the medium effect, and to rotate forward and reverse in the strong effect, the degree of expectation is adjusted according to the reel effect mode. may be different.
Also, the AT difference number notification effect may be executed in a normal game instead of a pseudo game.

(Change in the number of cards acquired (number of differences) during the advantageous section)
Next, with reference to FIG. 17, a change in the winning number (difference number) during the advantageous section of the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment will be described.
As described above, the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment has a total value of the number of medals acquired (decreased) during the normal game state (total value of the difference number during the normal game state) and a value acquired (increased) during the AT state. ) and the accumulated number of medals (total difference in the number of medals during AT state) and the number of medals (total difference in the number of medals in the advantageous section) reaches the obtainable difference in the number of medals. , The advantageous section ends when the number of obtainable differences is reached.

Graph A in FIG. 17 shows the change in the difference number when the game is progressed by performing a stop operation according to the specific operation mode for winning the "special role A" during the normal game state. indicates the change in the difference number when the game is progressed by performing the stop operation in the non-specific operation mode for winning the "special role B" during the normal game state.

As described above, during the normal game state, the player selects the stop operation for winning the "special role A" to play the game, thereby allowing the game to proceed with less consumption of medals. On the other hand, when the player selects the stop operation for winning the "special role B" and plays the game, it is possible to proceed with the game while consuming a large amount of medals.
That is, if the game is progressed by performing the stop operation for winning the "special role A", the game is progressed in a state where the so-called coin holding is high.

Specifically, in the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, since the "number priority control" is adopted, by operating the stop button 5b or the stop button 5c to advance the game when the first reel is stopped, When the "special role" is won, the symbol combination corresponding to the "special role A" is stopped and displayed, and 10 medals are paid out.
Further, since the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment employs the "combination number priority control", when the game is progressed by performing the pressing operation of any one of the symbol numbers 1 to 10 on the reel 41a, Also, if the "special role" is won, the symbol combination corresponding to the "special role A" is stopped and displayed, and 10 medals are paid out.
That is, when the player performs the stop operation in the specific operation mode during the normal game state, the difference number increases by "7" when the "special combination" is won.

On the other hand, at the time of the first reel stop operation, if the game progresses by performing the pushing operation of any of the symbol numbers 11 to 20, if the "special role" is won, the "special role B" will be obtained. The combination of symbols corresponding to is stopped and displayed, and one medal is paid out.
That is, when the player performs the stop operation in the non-specific operation mode during the normal game state, the difference number is reduced by "2" when the "special combination" is won.

In the example shown in FIG. 17, when the game is progressed by the stop operation of the non-specific operation mode (graph B), the normal game state is higher than when the game is progressed by the stop operation of the specific operation mode (graph A). When the number of games reached the ceiling (300 games), the difference number is "-400" in Graph A and "-600" in Graph B. is shown. Therefore, in graph A, the AT difference number of sheets is "700", while in graph B, the AT difference number of sheets is "900".
In other words, the AT difference number is larger in graph B, which shows a larger amount of decrease in the difference number during the normal game state.
After the transition to the AT state, the difference number continues to increase in both graphs A and B, and when the difference number reaches "+300" (acquirable difference number), the advantageous section (AT state) finished.

As described above, in the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the player selects either the stop operation by the specific operation mode or the stop operation by the non-specific operation mode during the normal game state (non-AT state). , the number of balls released during the subsequent AT state is different.
By selecting the stop operation according to the specific operation mode and playing the game, the consumption of medals during the normal game state is reduced, and the number of issued balls (AT difference number) during the AT state is also reduced. On the other hand, by selecting the stop operation in the non-specific operation mode and playing the game, the amount of medals consumed during the normal game state increases, and the number of balls released during the AT state (AT difference number) also increases.
Therefore, if the player wants to enjoy the game with a gentle wave of paid out balls, the player can proceed with the game by winning the "special role A" by performing the stop operation according to the specific operation mode during the normal game state. On the other hand, if you want to enjoy the game with a large wave of payout balls, you can win the "special role B" by performing a stop operation in a non-specific operation mode during the normal game state and proceed with the game. .
As a result, the player can personally select the wave of the balls to be released, so that the needs of the player can be met.

As described above, the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment controls such that the advantageous interval continues until the total value of the difference number during the advantageous interval reaches the obtainable difference number determined at the start of the advantageous interval. .
Therefore, no matter how the difference number during the normal game state and AT state increases or decreases, the total value of the difference number during the advantageous section will continue until the difference number that can be obtained. At the end of the game, the number of medals (difference number) that can be obtained during the advantageous section can be controlled to be approximately the same number.
As a result, it is possible to prevent the player from feeling unfair even if the player selects either the stop operation by the specific operation mode or the stop operation by the non-specific operation mode to proceed with the game.

In the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 16 and 17, during the normal game state (non-AT state), the difference number in the advantageous section decreases to the right. Even when the number of difference number increases during the game state (non-AT state), the same effect as described above can be obtained.
That is, even if the difference number continues to increase during the normal game state (non-AT state) and reaches the obtainable difference number during the normal game state or after shifting to the AT state, the AT difference number of medals will be awarded. It is paid out and the advantageous section ends.
It should be noted that, in the case where the number of difference between the number of sheets in the advantageous section increases to the right during the normal game state (non-AT state) like this, when the number of difference between the number of sheets during the advantageous section exceeds a predetermined reference value, may be determined as a game abnormality.
As described above, the normal gaming state (non-AT state) is basically a gaming state in which the number of medals held by the player gradually decreases. It may be determined that there is a possibility that a failure of the machine 1 or the like has occurred.

(Modified example of the first embodiment)
Next, modifications of the first embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 18 to 21. FIG.
The slot machine 1 according to the first embodiment can be modified as follows.
This modified example differs from the above-described first embodiment in that the AT shift lottery is not executed. Therefore, in this modified example, except for exceptions described later, when the ceiling game number is reached, the state is always shifted to the AT state.

The main control unit 10 of the slot machine 1 according to this modification refers to the "acquirable difference number lottery table" shown in FIG. By doing so, the obtainable difference number is determined.
For example, when setting 1 is set, "-300 sheets" is selected with a probability of 32/256, "-100 sheets" is selected with a probability of 32/256, and "200 sheets" and "300 sheets" are selected with a probability of 32/256. "sheets" is selected with a probability of 64/256, and "500 sheets" and "1000 sheets" are selected with a probability of 32/256.
Further, when setting 6 is set, "-300 sheets" is selected with a probability of 32/256, "-100 sheets" is selected with a probability of 32/256, and "200 sheets" is selected with a probability of 144/256. It is set to be selected with a probability of 256, "300 sheets" is selected with a probability of 32/256, "500 sheets" is selected with a probability of 16/256, and "1000 sheets" is not selected.
As described above, in this modified example, a negative value may be determined as the obtainable difference number, unlike the above-described first embodiment.

In addition, the main control unit 10 refers to the "ceiling game number lottery table" shown in FIG. determined by
For example, if "-300" is determined as the number of possible wins, "100 games" will be won with a probability of 64/256, "200 games" will be won with a probability of 96/256, and 64 It is set such that the "300 game" is won with a probability of /256, the "500 game" is won with a probability of 32/256, and the "700 game" is not won.
Also, if "-100" is determined as the number of possible wins, "100 games" will be won with a probability of 64/256, "200 games" will be won with a probability of 80/256, and 64 It is set such that the "300 game" wins with a probability of /256, the "500 game" wins with a probability of 32/256, and the "700 game" wins with a probability of 16/256.

In this way, in the ceiling game number lottery, if a negative number of obtainable difference numbers is determined in the obtainable difference number lottery, a smaller number is determined than when a positive number of obtainable difference numbers is determined. , the probability that the number of ceiling games will be selected is high.
Although the details will be described later, when a negative value of the obtainable difference number of sheets is determined, control is performed so that the staying period of the AT state to be shifted after that is shortened. That is, the number of paid balls (difference number) in the advantageous section decreases, which is disadvantageous to the player.
Therefore, when the winable difference number of negative values is determined, the smaller the ceiling game number determined in the ceiling game number lottery, the more disadvantageous it is for the player. It can be terminated within a period of time.

Next, a description will be given of the change in the difference number during the advantageous section and the transition of the game state when the obtainable difference number of minus value is determined, with reference to FIG. 20 .
In the gaming situation shown in FIG. 20(a), for example, "-100" is determined as the obtainable difference number, and "200 games" is determined as the ceiling number of games. It is a situation that "250 sheets" are consumed by the time it starts.
Therefore, in this gaming situation, the AT difference number is "150" (=-100+250).

In the example shown in FIG. 20(a), after reaching the ceiling number of games and shifting to the AT state, the difference number increases, but the difference number in the advantageous section reaches "-100" (acquirable difference number). At that point, the advantageous section ends. That is, the AT state ends when "150" (AT difference number) is acquired during the AT state.
In this case, the number of medals consumed during the normal game state is "250", while the number of medals acquired during the AT state is "150".
In this way, if a negative value is determined as the obtainable difference number, the difference number at the end of the advantageous section (at the end of the AT state) may be less than the difference number at the start of the advantageous section. , the player loses.
As a result, in the slot machine 1 according to the present modification, a negative value can be determined as the obtainable difference number in the obtainable difference number lottery. In addition, a game state that is disadvantageous to the player can be generated.

In addition, in this modification, it is assumed that the AT state is always entered when the ceiling game number is reached. When the section ends, the state shifts to the preparation state (normal section) without shifting to the AT state.
In the gaming situation shown in FIG. 20(b), for example, "-300" is determined as the obtainable difference number, and "200 games" is determined as the ceiling number of games. It is a situation that "250 sheets" are consumed by the time the is started.

As shown in FIG. 20(b), if the difference number in the advantageous section reaches the ceiling number of games before reaching the obtainable difference number (-300), the advantageous section ends and normal By shifting to the interval, control is performed so as not to shift to the AT state.
This is because after reaching the ceiling number of games, if you shift to AT state, the difference number in the advantageous section will continue to increase, so it is extremely possible to reach the obtainable difference number smaller than the difference number at the time of reaching the ceiling number of games. because it is low.
Alternatively, after reaching the ceiling number of games, the advantageous interval may be continued until the difference number in the advantageous interval reaches the obtainable difference number without ending the advantageous interval.

(Additional number lottery)
In the slot machine 1 of this modified example, an additional lottery for the obtainable difference number is performed in a specific game period in the advantageous section.
Specifically, the main control unit 10 operates as an increase determination means, and a specific game period ( For example, in 32 games), it is determined whether or not to add to the obtainable difference number.
Specifically, the main control unit 10 refers to the "additional number lottery table" shown in FIG. 21, and determines the difference number (additional difference number) to be added based on the winning combination of the current game by lottery. do.
For example, one of "0", "10", "20", "30", "50", and "100" is determined as the additional number of sheets. Note that when "0" is determined, it indicates that the difference number is not added.

As shown in FIG. 21, when "chance eye" or "strong cherry" is won, the difference number is always added, and "watermelon" or "weak cherry" is won. In such a case, it is set to be added with a predetermined probability.
For example, when winning the "chance eye", "20 cards " is selected with a probability of 128/256, "30 cards " is selected with a probability of 96/256, and "50 cards " is selected with a probability of 24/256. ” is selected, and “100 sheets ” is selected with a probability of 8/256.
In addition, when "watermelon" is won, "0" is selected with a probability of 192/256 , "30" is selected with a probability of 32/256, and " 50 " is selected with a probability of 16/256 . is selected, and "100 sheets " is set to be selected with a probability of 16/256.

In this way, when a rare combination is won, a lottery is conducted as to whether or not an extra bonus is added and the difference in the number of cards to be added according to the type of the won rare combination, and as a result, various winning results are derived. , a variety of games are executed, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.
In addition, the rarer role with a relatively low winning probability has a higher probability of winning in the additional lottery, and furthermore, the difference in the number of cards to be added is large, so it is possible to further increase the expectation of the player. Become.
Also, the player may be notified that a specific game period is in progress. For example, the display device 8 may display a character image indicating that a specific game period is in progress, or may notify the player by changing to a specific background image.

In this way, during the period from the start of the advantageous section to the execution of a specific number of games (until the ceiling number of games is reached), a lottery is conducted to add the number of available difference numbers, so at the end of the advantageous section, It may increase by adding the number of obtainable differences determined at the start of the advantageous section. As a result, the number of balls released during the advantageous section increases, which may be advantageous for the player.
As a result, the player can pay attention to the game immediately after the start of the advantageous section (normal game state), thereby increasing the interest in the game.

It should be noted that the player may be notified of the additional number of winning coins. For example, an additional win may be announced in the final game of a specific game period. Also, even when the additional game is not won, the same fake extra effect as when the additional game is won may be executed, or the non-win of the additional game may be notified in the final game of the specific game period.
In addition, in the lottery for the difference in the number of sheets to be added, the determination of the number of sheets to be added is uniformly determined regardless of the setting value set by the probability setting means. , the probability that the additional number of sheets is determined may be different.
Specifically, by providing a lottery table for the additional number of sheets for each set value, the higher the set value set by the probability setting means, the higher the probability of determining a larger number of the additional number of sheets. .
Also, the additional number lottery is performed in a specific game period (for example, 32 games) from the start of the advantageous section until the ceiling game number is reached. For example, at least one of the number of small wins won, the number of medals won, the number of medals paid out, the difference in the number of medals, the number of points given based on the winning combination, etc. may be used.
Further, the opportunity for the additional number lottery may be triggered by winning a winning combination other than a rare combination such as "push order bell", and the value of the additional number may be arbitrarily set.
In addition, although the difference number of sheets to be added is a positive value, it is not limited to this, and the difference number of sheets may be a negative value.
Further, instead of adding the difference number, the number of sets (for example, 50 sheets/1 set) may be added.

(pseudo bonus)
The AT state in this modification consists of a set continuation type AT (pseudo bonus) in which the game progresses with a predetermined number of games as one set, and whether or not to continue the next set is notified for each set. It's like
The pseudo-bonus consists of a big bonus that is executed with a difference number of 70 as one set, and a small bonus that is executed with a difference number of less than 70 as one set.
The big bonus can be continued (consecutively) up to 30 sets, and when 30 sets are continued, the ending effect is executed in the 30th set of the big bonus.
On the other hand, when the big bonus does not continue (continuous), the petit bonus is executed, and the pseudo bonus ends after the petit bonus ends.
Therefore, the player proceeds with the game while paying attention to whether or not the big bonus will be consecutively played.

At the start of the AT state, the main control section 10 determines the execution pattern of the pseudo bonus based on the AT difference number of sheets.
For example, if the AT difference number before the AT state starts is "2100 or more", a big bonus that continues for 30 sets is selected, and if the AT difference number is "2030 to 2099", 29 sets are continued. If the AT difference number is "70 to 139", 1 set of big bonus is selected, and if the AT difference number is "69 or less", the petit bonus is selected. is set to be
Thus, the number of continuations of the big bonus is determined based on the size of the AT difference number.
In addition, the number of continuous big bonuses may be determined by lottery based on a predetermined distribution value.

The start game of the pseudo bonus is executed by a pseudo game.
In the start game of the pseudo bonus, when the player performs a game start operation (bet operation, start lever operation, etc.), the pseudo game is started, each reel 41a to 41c rotates, and the display 8 displays a predetermined is displayed.
When the player operates the stop button 5 while the reels 41 are rotating, the symbol combination of "red 7, red 7, red 7" is stopped and displayed when the big bonus is executed. When the petit bonus is executed, the symbol combination of "red 7, red 7, bar" is stopped and displayed, and the reels 41 are temporarily stopped.

During the big bonus, when the big bonus continues (continuously) in the next set, the player is notified by lighting a predetermined lamp (for example, a bonus notification lamp). On the other hand, when the big bonus does not continue in the next set and the small bonus is executed, the predetermined lamp is not lit.
The notification may be made in the final game of the big bonus. When the notification is given in the final game, the expectation of the player may be heightened by executing an effect that encourages whether or not to continue until the final game.

In the slot machine 1 according to the modified example of the first embodiment, similarly to the above-described first embodiment, until the total value of the difference number in the advantageous interval reaches the obtainable difference number determined at the start of the advantageous interval. Since control is performed so that the advantageous section continues, the same effects as those of the slot machine 1 according to the first embodiment can be obtained.

(Second embodiment)
Next, a second embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 22 to 31. FIG.
The slot machine 1 according to the second embodiment has the same basic configuration (FIGS. 1 to 4) and game state (FIGS. 7 to 8) as the slot machine 1 according to the first embodiment.
Therefore, the differences from the above-described first embodiment will be described below.

As shown in FIG. 23, the winning combination of the slot machine 1 according to the second embodiment is different from that of the first embodiment in that a "common bell" is provided for the bell combination.
"Common bell" is a winning combination in which the combination of corresponding symbols is complete regardless of the order of pressing. It is paid out (see FIG. 22).
Further, the "common bell" has a winning probability of 2937/65536 in the bonus non-winning state and the bonus winning state.

In addition, in the present embodiment, the winning probabilities of "push order bells 1 to 6" are set differently from those in the first embodiment.
As shown in FIG. 23, "push order bell 1" and "push order bell 2" are set with a winning probability of 1080/65536 in the bonus non-winning state and bonus winning state. 6” has a winning probability of 10880/65536 in the bonus non-winning state and the bonus winning state.
Thus, in the present embodiment, the winning probability of "push order bell 1" and "push order bell 2" in which the left reel is the first correct push order among "push order bells 1 to 6" is the same as the left reel. The odds of winning are set to be extremely low compared to the winning probability of "push order bells 3 to 6", which is the first correct order of pushes except for bells.

With such a configuration, in the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the stop button 5b or the stop button 5c is operated to stop (stop operation according to the specific operation mode) at the time of the first reel stop operation during the normal game state, and the game is stopped. By proceeding, there is a very high probability that "push order bell 3 to 6" will win.
On the other hand, when the first reel is stopped during the normal game state, the stop button 5a is operated to stop (stop operation in a non-specific operation mode) and the game progresses, so that "push order bells 3 to 6" are won. There is a very low probability that "push order bell 1-2" will win a prize.
That is, during the normal game state, selecting the stop operation in the specific operation mode and playing the game suppresses the consumption of medals (so-called It has a game property that allows the game to progress in a state where the coin holding is high).

In this manner, the type of bells to be won by pressing the stop button 5 can be selected by the player, and the number of medals obtainable by the player during the normal game state (non-AT state) changes. It's like
It should be noted that the winning probabilities in the "internal lottery table" shown in FIG. 23 are not limited to the values described above, and can be arbitrarily changed. For example, the winning probabilities of "push order bell 1" and "push order bell 2" may be 0/65536. Further, the winning probability of "push order bell 1" and "push order bell 2" may be made extremely high, and the winning probability of "push order bell 3 to 6" may be made very low.

(ready state)
In the preparation state, the "ceiling game lottery" is executed when the advantageous section transition combination is won.
Specifically, the main control unit 10 determines the number of ceiling games based on the set value set by the probability setting means by referring to the "ceiling game number lottery table" shown in FIG.
For example, when setting 1 is set, "100 games" is selected with a probability of 32/256, "200 games" is selected with a probability of 16/256, and "300 games" is selected with a probability of 48/256. is selected, "500 games" is selected with a probability of 128/256, and "700 games" is selected with a probability of 32/256.
When setting 6 is set, "100 games" is selected with a probability of 64/256, "200 games" is selected with a probability of 128/256, and "300 games" is selected with a probability of 32/256. is selected, "500 games" is selected with a probability of 24/256, and "700 games" is selected with a probability of 8/256.

In this way, as a general trend, the probability of selecting a smaller number of ceiling games is higher when a higher set value is set by the probability setting means.
In addition, since the set value in the probability setting means is an even value and an odd value, since the distribution value is such that the number of ceiling games determined is characterized, the state is shifted to the AT state according to the set value. Since the length of the period until the game is played is changed, the contents of the game can be diversified and the interest can be improved.
In addition, since the player can guess the set value to some extent based on the determined number of ceiling games, it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

It should be noted that, without being limited to this, the probability that a smaller number of ceiling games will be selected may be higher when a lower set value is set by the probability setting means. Also, a ceiling game number common to all set values may be determined.
Also, the ceiling number of games may be determined based on the winning combination of the current game. For example, winning a rare combination may have a higher probability of selecting a smaller number of ceiling games than winning a winning combination other than a rare combination.

In addition, in the preparation state, the "difference number initial value lottery" is executed when the advantageous section transition combination is won.
Specifically, the main control unit 10 refers to the "difference number initial value lottery table" shown in FIG. Determine the initial number of sheets.
The "initial difference number" is the initial value of the difference number during the advantageous interval at the start of the advantageous interval (initial value of the counter F), and in this embodiment, a numerical value of "0" or less is determined. there is
That is, in the above-described first embodiment, the case where the initial difference number is set to "0" has been described, but in this embodiment, the initial difference number is determined by lottery and a negative value is determined. There is

For example, as shown in FIG. 25(a), if a winning combination other than a rare combination is won in the game this time, and the setting 1 is set , "0" is selected with a probability of 224/256. , ``-100'' is selected with a probability of 16/256 , ``-300'' is selected with a probability of 8/256 , and ``-500'' is selected with a probability of 8/256 . ing.
When setting 6 is set , "0" is selected with a probability of 216/256 , "-100" is selected with a probability of 32/256 , and "-300" is selected with a probability of 8/256 . ” is selected and “-500 sheets” is set not to be selected .

Further, as shown in FIG. 25(b), when a rare combination is won in the game this time, if setting 1 is set , "0" is selected with a probability of 192/256, and 32/256. "-100 sheets " is selected with a probability of , "-300 sheets " is selected with a probability of 16/256, and "-500 sheets " is selected with a probability of 16/256.
When setting 6 is set , "0" is selected with a probability of 160/256 , "-100" is selected with a probability of 64/256, and "-300" is selected with a probability of 16/256 . ” is selected, and “−500 sheets ” is selected with a probability of 16/256.

In this way, the probability of selecting a smaller initial difference number is higher when a higher set value is set.
Also, it is set so that the probability of selecting a smaller initial difference number is higher when winning a rare combination than when winning a winning combination other than a rare combination.
Therefore, if a negative initial difference number is determined in the difference number initial value lottery, after that, when the ceiling game number is reached due to the progress of the game, the difference number (counter F value) in the advantageous section , to a further reduced value.

In addition, in the difference number initial value lottery, even if the probability of selecting a smaller initial difference number is higher in the case of winning a winning combination other than a rare role than in the case of winning a rare combination. good.
Further, a lottery for the initial difference number may be carried out according to the type of the winning combination of the game this time. For example, among rare hands, a smaller initial difference number may be more likely to be determined for a rare hand with a relatively low winning probability (for example, strong cherry).
Alternatively, the initial difference number may be determined based on either the winning combination of the current game or a set value set by the probability setting means.
Further, the initial difference number may be determined with a predetermined probability regardless of the winning combination of the current game and the setting value set by the probability setting means.
Alternatively, a numerical value (positive value) greater than or equal to “1” may be determined as the initial difference number.

(Normal game state)
In the present embodiment, control is performed so that the AT shift lottery is not executed in the non-AT state, so the normal game state continues until the ceiling game number is reached, and when the ceiling game number is reached, the AT state is always entered. controlled as
In addition, during the normal game state, as described above, the player selects to consume less tokens or to increase token consumption according to the operating mode of the stop buttons 5a to 5c. can proceed.
Specifically, by proceeding with the game in a stop mode (stop operation by a specific operation mode) in which the stop button 5b or the stop button 5c is operated at the time of the first reel stop operation, the "push order bells 3 to 6" are reliably performed. It is possible to pay out "10 sheets" with a high probability by winning a prize.
On the other hand, by proceeding with the game in the stop mode of operating the stop button 5a during the stop operation of the first reel (stop operation in a non-specific operation mode), the game is progressed without winning "push order bells 3 to 6". can do.
As described above, in the normal game state, the player can select whether or not to proceed with the game by ensuring that the "push order bells 3 to 6" are won.

In addition, in the normal game state, the degree of expectation for the next AT state is notified to the player in an identifiable manner.
For example, the degree of expectation is notified by the background image displayed on the display device 8, and the morning background image, the noon background image, the evening background image, the night background image, and the heaven background image are displayed. Based on the relationship <“Evening” <“Night” <“Heaven”, it is suggested that expectations are high.
As a result, the player will pay attention to the background image during the normal game state, and the interest in the game can be heightened.

Also, the background image may change at a predetermined timing during the normal game state.
Specifically, the sub-control unit 20 refers to the "background change lottery table" shown in FIG. , a “background image change lottery” is executed to determine whether or not to change the background image and the background image to be changed.
The sub-control unit 20 receives the difference number of sheets (the value of the counter F) during the advantageous interval from the main control unit 10 at a predetermined timing, so that the sub-control unit 20 can recognize the difference number of sheets during the advantageous interval. It's becoming

For example, when the difference number in the advantageous section reaches "-100" or "-200", the morning background image is selected with a probability of 200/256, and the afternoon background image is selected with a probability of 40/256. It is set to select the evening background image with a probability of 16/256.
Further, when the difference number in the advantageous section reaches "-900", the daytime background image is selected with a probability of 64/256, and the evening background image is selected with a probability of 128/256. is set so that the night background image is selected with a probability of
Further, when the difference number in the advantageous section reaches "-1300", the heaven background image is selected with a probability of 256/256.
In this way, the smaller the number difference in the advantageous section (the larger the amount of medals consumed during the normal game state), the higher the probability of selecting a background image that suggests that the expectation of the next AT state is high. get higher On the other hand, the larger the difference in the number of medals in the advantageous section (the smaller the amount of medals consumed during the normal game state), the higher the probability of selecting a background image that suggests that the expectation for the AT state to be shifted to next time is low. .

The background image determined as a result of the lottery is displayed in place of the currently displayed background image.
However, if the result of the lottery is the same as the currently displayed background image, or if the degree of expectation is lower than the currently displayed background image, the display of the background image does not change. Note that the display of the background image may be changed even if it is the same as the currently displayed background image or if the expectation level is lower than the currently displayed background image.

Also, the case where the background image change lottery is executed each time the difference number in the advantageous section is reduced by 100 has been described, but the lottery may be executed at any timing without being limited to this.
In addition, it is assumed that the lottery will not be held if the number of difference sheets in the advantageous section reaches the predetermined number once again, which is the trigger for executing the lottery, and then reaches the predetermined number again. , The lottery may be performed again even when the predetermined number is reached.
Further, the notification mode for notifying the expectation level of the AT state is not limited to the background image, and any notification mode can be used as long as the notification mode is associated with the expectation level. For example, the lamp 11 may be turned on, or the speaker 9 may output sound effects.

(AT state)
The AT state of this embodiment is a game number management type AT, and the game progresses while being managed by the number of games (the number of AT games).
Also, the AT state is managed in a plurality of modes (AT mode), and the AT mode is determined, for example, when the number of ceiling games is reached.
AT mode, for example, three types of AT mode A, AT mode B, AT mode C are provided, based on the relationship of AT mode A < AT mode B < AT mode C, medal acquisition in the AT state are set to raise expectations of

The initial number of games (number of AT games) at the start of the AT state is given according to the AT mode. For example, AT mode A gives "50 games", AT mode B gives "70 games", and AT mode C gives "100 games".
However, the number of games is not limited to this, and the number of games may be the same, or the number of initial games may be determined by lottery from a plurality of numbers of games.

The main control unit 10 refers to the "AT mode lottery table" shown in FIG. 27, and determines the AT mode by lottery based on the difference in the number of coins in the advantageous section when the number of ceiling games is reached.
For example, when the difference number is "-299 or more", "AT mode A" is selected with a probability of 253/256, "AT mode B" is selected with a probability of 2/256, and "AT mode B" is selected with a probability of 1/256. It is set so that "AT mode C" is selected with probability.
Further, when the difference number is "-1100 or less", the setting is such that "AT mode B" is selected with a probability of 56/256 and "AT mode C" is selected with a probability of 200/256. , and "AT mode A" are set not to be selected.
Thus, the smaller the number difference in the advantageous section when the number of ceiling games is reached, the higher the probability that the AT mode with high expectation is selected, and the larger the difference number in the advantageous section, the lower the AT mode with low expectation. is set to increase the probability of being selected.

Therefore, in the case of suppressing the consumption of medals during the normal game state by selecting the stop operation according to the specific operation mode during the normal game state and playing the game, in the AT state to which the subsequent transition is made, the expected degree of medal acquisition is reduced. The probability of staying in the low AT mode increases.
On the other hand, if a large number of medals are consumed during the normal game state by selecting the stop operation in the non-specific operation mode and playing the game, in the subsequent AT state, the player stays in the AT mode with a high degree of expectation of winning medals. more likely to do so.
Therefore, if the player wants to enjoy the game with a gentle wave of paid out balls, the player wins the "push order bell 3 to 6" by the stop operation in the specific operation mode during the normal game state. It is only necessary to proceed, and as a result, it is possible to shift to the AT state (AT mode) while suppressing medal consumption.
On the other hand, if the player wants to enjoy the game with the wave of payouts being intense, the player does not win the "push order bell 3 to 6" by the stop operation in the non-specific operation mode during the normal game state. It is only necessary to proceed with the game, and as a result, it is possible to shift to an AT state (AT mode) in which a large number of balls can be expected.
As a result, the player can personally select the wave of the balls to be released, so that the needs of the player can be met.

Note that the determination of the AT mode may be made based on the set value set by the probability setting means. For example, the higher the setting value that is set, the higher the expected AT mode may be determined. Also, some AT modes may be determined by only some setting values.
Also, the allocation value may be set such that the difference in number of obtainable coins to be determined has characteristics depending on whether the set value in the probability setting means is an even value or an odd value. For example, if the number is odd, the probability of winning AT mode A may be increased, and if the number is even, the probability of winning AT mode C may be increased.
Further, the AT mode is not limited to being determined based on the difference number of medals during the advantageous section, and the AT mode may be determined based on the number of medals paid out during the advantageous section, for example.
Also, the AT performance (initial number of games, additional winning probability) may be the same in all AT modes, and the upper limit number of medals that can be acquired during the AT state may be varied for each AT mode. For example, AT mode A may be set to "200 sheets", AT mode B to "500 sheets", and AT mode C to "1000 sheets".

Next, the addition lottery for the number of AT games will be described.
During the AT state, when a predetermined winning combination is won, a lottery for the number of additional games is performed in which a predetermined number of games are added to the number of AT games.
In the add-on game number lottery, a lottery is made as to whether or not an add-on game is added and the number of add-on games (add-on game number) based on the type of winning combination and the AT mode in which the player is staying.
For example, based on the relationship AT mode A<AT mode B<AT mode C, it is set so that the degree of expectation for the addition of the number of games is high.

Specifically, the main control unit 10 determines the number of additional games by lottery by referring to the "number of additional games lottery table" shown in FIG.
For example, when staying in AT mode A, as shown in FIG. It is set so that "10 games" is selected with a probability of /256. It should be noted that when "0 game" is selected, it indicates that no addition is made.
In addition, when "watermelon" is won, "0 game" is selected with a probability of 180/256, "30 game" is selected with a probability of 30/256, and "60 game" is selected with a probability of 10/256. is selected, and "90 games" is set to be selected with a probability of 36/256.
In addition, when the "strong cherry" is won, "30 games" is selected with a probability of 200/256, "60 games" is selected with a probability of 36/256, and "90 games" is selected with a probability of 20/256. is set to be selected.

Also, when staying in AT mode B, as shown in FIG. It is set so that the probability that the number of additional games will be selected is high.
Also, when staying in AT mode C, as shown in FIG. , and the probability that a large number of additional games will be selected is set to be high. If you win a rare role, you will always be added.

In this way, as a result of lottery as to whether or not an additional game is added and the number of games to be added depending on the type of the winning combination, various winning results are derived, and a variety of games are executed, It is possible to improve the interest of the game.
In addition, the rarer role with a relatively low winning probability has a higher probability of winning in the additional lottery, and furthermore, the difference in the number of cards to be added is large, so it is possible to further increase the expectation of the player. Become.

In addition, in the lottery for the number of additional games, the determination of the number of additional games is uniformly determined regardless of the set value set by the probability setting means. , the probability of determining the number of games to be added can also be made different.
Specifically, by providing the number-of-additional-games lottery table for each set value, the higher the set value, the higher the probability that a larger number of additional games will be determined.
Also, if a rare role or the like is won during the AT state, instead of the lottery for the number of additional games, a special zone with simplified conditions for the additional games may be generated for a specific period (for example, 10 games). . For example, during the specialized zone, control may be performed such that the addition probability is increased or the number of games is increased more than in other gaming states.
Further, the additional game number lottery may be triggered by winning of a winning combination such as "push order bell", and the additional game number can be arbitrarily set.
Also, instead of adding the number of games, the number of sets (for example, 50 cards/set) may be added.

As described above, the slot machine 1 according to the second embodiment can stay in the AT state (AT mode) in which a large number of balls can be expected in the subsequent AT state as the number difference in the advantageous section becomes smaller. On the other hand, as the difference in the number of sheets during the advantageous section is larger, the AT state (AT mode) in which the ball output is modest can be maintained in the subsequent AT state.
As a result, the more medals are consumed during the normal game state, the more balls can be expected to be released afterward, so that the interest in the game can be prevented from deteriorating. Also, even when the game is progressed while suppressing the consumption of medals during the normal game state, it is possible to shift to the AT state.
In addition, since the player himself can select the wave of the balls to be released, it is possible to meet the needs of the player.

However, in the conventional gaming machine, even if the advantageous section and the non-AT state continue for a long time, the player consumes a large amount of medals during the advantageous section and the non-AT state. Not only is the interval wasted, but there is also the possibility that the interest in the game will be reduced because the AT state to which the game is shifted afterward does not have a game property that improves the expectation of winning the ball.
As described above, according to the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, all or part of such problems that conventional gaming machines should be improved can be solved.

(Modification of Second Embodiment)
Next, a modified example of the second embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 29 to 31. FIG.
The slot machine 1 according to the second embodiment can be modified as follows.

In the slot machine 1 of this modified example, when a predetermined winning combination is won during the normal game state, whether or not to subtract the difference number (the value of the counter F) of the advantageous section and the difference number to be subtracted (subtraction difference number) ) will be selected.
Specifically, the main control unit 10 refers to the "subtraction difference number lottery table" shown in FIG. 29 to determine the subtraction difference number by lottery based on the winning combination of the current game.
For example, if you win a "chance eye" or "strong cherry", it is set so that the difference number is always subtracted. When "cherry" is won, the number of difference is set to be subtracted with a predetermined probability.
For example, when winning the "chance eye", "10 cards" is selected with a probability of 240/256, "30 cards" is selected with a probability of 12/256, and "50 cards" is selected with a probability of 4/256. is set to be selected.
In addition, when the "common bell" is won, "0" is selected with a probability of 250/256, "10" is selected with a probability of 5/256, and "30" is selected with a probability of 1/256. is set to be selected. It should be noted that when "0" is determined, it indicates that subtraction of the difference number is not performed.
As a result of the lottery, the determined subtraction difference number is subtracted from the difference number (counter F value) of the advantageous section.

In this way, the probability of winning the lottery is set higher for those who win a rare role than for those who win a winning role other than a rare role. It is set so that the subtraction difference number of sheets is determined. In particular, the rare combination with a relatively low winning probability (for example, strong cherry) tends to have a large subtraction difference number, so that it is possible to improve the amusement of the game.

In this way, by winning the subtraction difference number lottery, the difference number of sheets in the advantageous section (the value of the counter F) is greatly reduced, so the difference number of sheets in the advantageous section when the ceiling game number is reached is also greatly reduced. Become.
As a result, in the above-mentioned "AT mode lottery", the probability of selecting an AT state (AT mode) that is advantageous to the player increases, and the interest in the game can be enhanced.

Further, in the slot machine 1 of this modification, when a predetermined winning combination is won during the normal game state, a lottery is conducted to determine whether or not the number of ceiling games is to be added and the number of games to be added (the number of games to be added). will be
Specifically, the main control unit 10 refers to the "additional ceiling game number lottery table" shown in FIG. 30 to determine the number of additional games by lottery based on the winning combination of the current game.
For example, when winning the "normal replay", "0 games" is selected with a probability of 253/256, "10 games" is selected with a probability of 1/256, and "20 games" is selected with a probability of 1/256. is selected, and "30 games" is selected with a probability of 1/256.
Further, when the "push order bell" is won, "0 games" is selected with a probability of 254/256, "10 games" is selected with a probability of 1/256, and "20 games" is selected with a probability of 1/256. Game" is set to be selected. It should be noted that when "0 games" is determined, it indicates that the number of ceiling games is not added.
As a result of the lottery, the number of addition games determined is added to the ceiling number of games.

In this way, by winning the addition ceiling game number lottery, the number of ceiling games is greatly increased, so that the game period from the normal game state to the AT state is extended.
As a result, for example, in the case of a player who wants to enjoy a game with a high wave of payouts, the difference in the number of medals in the advantageous section can be reduced by further consuming medals during the period until the ceiling number of games is reached. This makes it easier for the player to select an AT mode that is advantageous to the player for the next AT state.

It should be noted that the number of games to be subtracted (the number of games to be subtracted) may be determined by referring to the "additional ceiling game number lottery table" shown in FIG. .
As a result, in the case of a player who wants to enjoy a game with a gentle wave of paid out balls, the period until reaching the ceiling number of games is shortened, so that the consumption of medals can be greatly reduced.

Further, in the above-described second embodiment, it is assumed that the AT shift lottery is not executed during the normal game state, but the AT shift lottery may be performed without being limited to this.
Specifically, the main control unit 10 refers to the “AT shift lottery table” shown in FIG. 31 to perform a lottery for shifting to the AT state.
For example, if you win "chance", you win with a probability of 24/256 , if you win "watermelon", you win with a probability of 16/256 , and if you win "weak cherry", is set to win with a probability of 6/256 , and if the "strong cherry" is won, the probability of winning is 64/256 .

As described above, in the present invention, the notification means (display device 8, etc.) capable of notifying specific information (push order navigation), which is information relating to the stop operation, and the specific information from the normal section in which the specific information cannot be notified. Judgment means (main control unit 10) capable of judging whether or not to shift to a notifiable advantageous section, and section control that can be controlled to the advantageous section when the judgment means judges that the normal section is to be shifted to the advantageous section. means (main control unit 10), and determination means (main control unit 10) capable of determining a predetermined difference game value (acquirable difference and a control unit 10), wherein the section control means is configured to be able to control to the normal section when the difference game value determined by the determination means is reached in the advantageous section.

As described above, the slot machine 1 according to the present invention determines the obtainable difference number at the start of the advantageous section, and continues the advantageous section until the total value of the obtainable difference number during the advantageous section reaches the obtainable difference number. to control.
Therefore, no matter how the difference number during the normal game state and AT state increases or decreases, the total value of the difference number during the advantageous section continues until the number of differences that can be obtained reaches the obtainable difference number. At the end of the game, the number of medals that can be obtained during the advantageous section can be controlled to be approximately the same.
As a result, even if a player who wants to enjoy a game with a gentle wave of paid out balls selects a stop operation according to a specific operation mode in which the consumption of medals is reduced during the normal game state, the game proceeds. However, there is a case where a player who wants to enjoy a game with a large wave of paid out balls selects a stop operation in a non-specific operation mode in which the amount of tokens consumed during the normal game state increases, and proceeds with the game. However, it is possible to avoid giving both parties a sense of unfairness.
As a result, the player himself can select the wave of the balls to be paid out, and various needs of the player can be met.

On the other hand, Patent Document 1 discloses a game in which a transition is made to an advantageous section based on the establishment of an advantageous section transition condition, and a transition to an AT state advantageous to the player is made based on the establishment of the AT transition condition during the advantageous section. machine is disclosed.
In this game machine, no matter how many medals are consumed during the advantageous section and during the non-AT state, the ball output performance during the AT state does not change. The shorter the game period is, the more advantageous it is for the player.
By the way, in recent years, game players are demanding various playability from gaming machines.
Specifically, since it does not matter if the number of balls released during the AT state is small, players who want to reduce the consumption of medals until the transition to the AT state On the other hand, there is a player who wants to win a large number of balls during the AT state (so-called “wave of balls”) because it does not matter how much medals are consumed before the transition to the AT state. There is a player who likes "intense playability".
The gaming machine described in the above patent document cannot meet both of these player needs.
As described above, according to the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, all or part of such problems that conventional gaming machines should be solved can be solved.

Although the preferred embodiments of the gaming machine of the present invention have been described above, the gaming machine according to the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments, and various modifications can be made within the scope of the present invention. Needless to say.
In the above-described first embodiment, the case of the game property in which the advantageous section (AT state) continues until the total value of the difference number in the advantageous section reaches the obtainable difference number will be described, and in the above-described second embodiment , The specific value (the number of AT games) has been explained in the case of the game property in which the advantageous section (AT state) continues until it reaches "0", but these game properties (game mode) are selected when the advantageous section is won. It may be possible.
For example, in the normal section (preparation state), these game modes may be determined by lottery upon winning of an advantageous section transition hand. For example, the former game mode may be elected with a probability of 25%, and the latter game mode may be elected with a probability of 75%.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the difference number or the number of games is used as a manageable value of AT, but the present invention is not limited to this. At least one such as the number of medals paid out may be used for management.
In the above-described embodiment, the case where the difference number subtraction method or the game number subtraction method is applied during the AT state has been described, but the difference number added for each game reaches the upper limit value. A game number addition method may be used in which the AT state ends when the AT state ends, or a game number addition method in which the AT state ends when the number of games added for each game reaches the upper limit.

Also, the number of AT transfer rights granted to a player by winning an AT state is not limited to one, and a plurality of rights may be granted. Also, the number of AT transition rights to be granted may be varied according to the type of winning combination that triggered the transition to the AT state, or the number of AT transition rights to be granted may be determined by lottery. .

Further, in the above-described embodiment, by using the number of ceiling games as the game period that is controlled continuously in the normal game state, the transition from the normal game state to the AT state or the preparation state is controlled. Alternatively, you can do the following:
For example, the number of points to be awarded to the player is determined by lottery based on the winning combination won in the current game during the normal game state, and when the cumulative value of the points reaches the upper limit value, the normal game state is entered. You may make it shift from.
In addition, not limited to this, for example, by using at least one of the number of times a small winning combination is won, the number of medals won, the number of payouts of medals, the difference in the number of medals, etc., these values become the upper limit values during the normal game state. When it reaches, it may be made to shift from the normal game state.

Also, the table referred to in various processes is an example, and is not limited to the table described above.
Also, the winning probabilities associated with various tables are not limited to the values described above, and can be arbitrarily changed.
For example, in the above-described embodiment, the obtainable difference number in the "acquirable difference number lottery table" and the number of ceiling games in the "ceiling game number lottery table" are not limited to the values described above, and can be arbitrarily changed. can.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the effect button 2c is provided as an operation means operated by the player. The sub-control unit 20 executes an operation effect by displaying a touch image prompting the player to touch the touch image 8, and the sub-control unit 20 accepts an operation (touch operation) in response to the player's contact with the touch image, and displays the touch image on the display device 8. You may make it perform production|presentation.

Also, the effect button 2c may incorporate a vibrating means for vibrating by the operation of a motor or the like, and the vibrating means may be operated when the player operates the button. At this time, it is preferable to operate the vibrating means, for example, when an effect with a relatively high degree of expectation is performed. By doing so, it is possible to further heighten the player's sense of expectation.

In addition, the front door 1a is provided with vibration means for vibrating the front door 1a by the operation of a motor, a speaker, or the like, and when an effect with a relatively high degree of expectation is performed, the vibration means is operated, whereby the game can be played. You may make it raise a person's sense of expectation.
Further, the front door 1a is provided with a blowing means for blowing air toward the player, and the blowing means is operated when a performance with a relatively high degree of expectation is performed, thereby enhancing the player's sense of expectation. You may do so.

Also, in the present embodiment, the main control unit 10 operates as various means such as the game control means, but the sub-control unit 20 performs some or all of them, and the sub-control unit 20 operates as various means. can also
Also, on the contrary, although the sub-controller 20 operates as means for executing effects on the display device 8 or the like, the main controller 10 performs part or all of it, and the main controller 10 operates as various means. can also

Also, in this embodiment, the game machine is a slot machine, but it is not limited to this. The gaming machine may be, for example, a pachinko machine, a ball slot machine, or other gaming machine.
Also, the game machine may be a so-called medalless game machine that can execute a game using pseudo game media in a data format without using actual game media such as medals. Furthermore, the game machine may be a so-called closed-type game machine in which game media such as game balls are not paid out to the outside but can be circulated inside to execute the game.

Further, in this embodiment, the reel 41 driven and controlled by the motor is used as the variable display means. By displaying an image, the display can also be used as variable display means for identification information.

1 slot machine 5 stop button (operation means)
8 indicator (notification means)
10 main control unit (lottery means, section control means, determination means, determination means, increase determination means, pseudo game control means)
20 sub control unit (production control means)

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an informing means capable of announcing specific information that is information relating to the stop operation;
determination means capable of determining whether to shift from a normal section in which the specific information cannot be reported to an advantageous section in which the specific information can be reported;
zone control means capable of controlling to the advantageous zone when the determining means determines that the normal zone should be shifted to the advantageous zone;
When it is determined by the determination means that the normal section is to be shifted to the advantageous section, it can be determined from a plurality of difference game values including a specific difference game value indicating 0 and a predetermined difference game value indicating plus. decision means and
with
The section control means is
When the difference gaming value determined by the determination means is reached in the advantageous section, it is possible to control to the normal section ,
The determining means is
The probability of determining the predetermined difference gaming value is higher when the second set value is set than when the first set value is set,
The probability of determining the specific difference gaming value is higher when the first set value is set than when the second set value is set.
A gaming machine characterized by: an informing means capable of announcing specific information that is information relating to the stop operation;
determination means capable of determining whether to shift from a normal section in which the specific information cannot be reported to an advantageous section in which the specific information can be reported;
zone control means capable of controlling to the advantageous zone when the determining means determines that the normal zone should be shifted to the advantageous zone;
a determination means capable of determining from among a plurality of difference game values including a special difference game value indicating a negative value when the determination means determines that the normal interval is to be shifted to the advantageous interval;
an increase determining means capable of determining whether or not to increase the difference gaming value determined by the determining means in the advantageous interval;
with
The section control means is
When the difference gaming value determined by the determination means is reached in the advantageous section, it is possible to control to the normal section ,
The notification means is
In the advantageous section, it is possible not to notify the specific information until a specific number of games are played from the start of the advantageous section,
In the advantageous section, in a game after the specific number of games have been played, the specific information can be notified,
The increase determination means is
It is possible to determine whether or not to increase the difference game value determined by the determining means from the start of the advantageous section until the specific number of games are executed,
It is not determined whether or not to increase the difference game value determined by the determining means in the game in the advantageous section after the specific number of games have been played.
A gaming machine characterized by: an informing means capable of announcing specific information that is information relating to the stop operation;
determination means capable of determining whether to shift from a normal section in which the specific information cannot be reported to an advantageous section in which the specific information can be reported;
zone control means capable of controlling to the advantageous zone when the determining means determines that the normal zone should be shifted to the advantageous zone;
a determination means capable of determining from among a plurality of difference game values including a special difference game value indicating a negative value when the determination means determines that the normal interval is to be shifted to the advantageous interval;
with
The section control means is
When the difference gaming value determined by the determination means is reached in the advantageous section, it is possible to control to the normal section,
The notification means is
In the advantageous section, it is possible not to notify the specific information until a specific number of games are played from the start of the advantageous section,
In the advantageous section, in a game after the specific number of games have been played, the specific information can be notified,
The section control means is
In the advantageous interval in which the special difference gaming value is determined by the determining means, when the difference gaming value in the advantageous interval when the specific number of games are played shows a value greater than the special difference gaming value , and can be controlled to the normal section.

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