JP7154625B2 - game machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a game machine, and more particularly to a reel-type game machine.

2. Description of the Related Art Among game machines represented by reel-type game machines, there is a machine that performs a special effect of presenting a predetermined achievement condition to a player in determining whether or not the game will be advantageous.
The following patent document 1 is exemplified as this kind of game machine.

Patent Document 1 discloses a gaming machine in which points are given according to the accuracy with which a player presses a stop switch at a predetermined timing (so-called accuracy of pressing), and items for presentation can be obtained by consuming the accumulated points. Have been described.
When the item is used (activated), the game machine executes an effect suggesting information advantageous to the player, such as an effect suggesting a set value or suggesting the continuation of an ART. It has become.

JP 2019-208768 A

In the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, the more points are required for an item, the more advantageous the player's information is. (motivation of employees) is devised.
However, the device still has room for improvement in terms of preventing a decline in game interest or improving game interest.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and provides a gaming machine that can prevent a player's desire to play from decreasing as the game progresses or improve the interest in the game.

According to the present invention, a game state control means for controlling state transitions between a normal state, a specialized state, and an advantageous state, and a privilege for executing privilege determination for determining whether to grant a privilege that increases the degree of advantage in the advantageous state providing means, wherein the advantageous state is an output indicating an expected value of the number of medals to be paid out in one game with respect to the number of medals used in one game compared to the normal state and the specialized state; The ball rate is high, and the privilege is more likely to be given in the specialized state than in the normal state, and the display is displayed on the display means based on the result of the privilege determination. and an effect control means for executing display determination related to the first display and the second display, wherein the display means displays the amount of the first display and the amount of the second display in a visually recognizable manner, and the unit amount The expected degree of granting of the privilege indicated by the second display per unit amount is higher than the expected degree of granting of the privilege indicated by the first display per unit amount , and the specialization state includes the first state and the A second state that can be shifted in a game later than the first state and a third state that can be shifted in a game later than the second state are included, and the display determination is the second state. is determined to display the second display on the display means when the provision of the privilege is affirmed in the above-mentioned when the provision of the privilege is affirmed in the first state and the third state the second display is displayed in the first display area in both the specialized state and the normal state , and the second display is displayed in the first display area, is displayed in a second display area different from the first display area in both the specialized state and the normal state, and in the advantageous state, the privilege indicated by the second display is indicated by the first display There is provided a gaming machine characterized in that the privilege is processed preferentially over the privilege .

According to the present invention, there is provided a gaming machine capable of preventing a decline in a player's willingness to play or improving amusement in a game as the game progresses.

2 is a front view of the gaming machine 10; FIG. FIG. 2 is a perspective view of a hand area II shown enclosed by a dashed line in FIG. 1; 4 is a diagram showing the back surface of the front door 20. FIG. It is a figure which shows the gaming machine 10 except the front door 20. FIG. 2 is a diagram showing an electrical configuration of the game machine 10; FIG. 2 is a functional block diagram of the gaming machine 10; FIG. It is a transition diagram related to the game mode. FIG. 11 is a flow chart showing a processing procedure when transitioning to an advantageous section; FIG. FIG. 10 is a diagram schematically showing a lottery table referred to in mode lottery; FIG. 10 is a diagram schematically showing a lottery table referred to in the number-of-top-games lottery; FIG. 10 is a diagram schematically showing a lottery table referred to in the actual number-of-prediction-games lottery and the number-of-fake-prediction-games lottery; FIG. 10 is a flow chart showing a processing procedure of CZ determination processing in a normal stage; FIG. FIG. 10 is a diagram schematically showing a lottery table referred to in CZ determination processing in a normal stage; FIG. 10 is a diagram schematically showing a lottery table referred to in display determination in a normal stage; It is a figure which shows the display mode of game UI. FIG. 10 is a flow chart showing a processing procedure of CZ determination processing in a compensation stage; FIG. FIG. 10 is a diagram schematically showing a lottery table referred to in CZ determination processing in the compensation stage; FIG. 10 is a diagram schematically showing a lottery table referred to in display determination in the compensation stage; FIG. 10 is a diagram schematically showing a flowchart showing a processing procedure of a third stop process in the false sign stage, and a lottery table referred to in the transition stage lottery; FIG. 10 is a flow chart showing a processing procedure of CZ determination processing and third stopping processing in the first specialized zone; FIG. FIG. 10 is a diagram schematically showing a lottery table referred to in CZ determination processing in the first specialized zone; FIG. 10 is a diagram schematically showing a lottery table referred to in display determination in the first specialized zone; FIG. 11 is a flow chart showing a processing procedure of CZ determination processing and third stopping processing in the second special zone; FIG. FIG. 10 is a diagram schematically showing a lottery table referred to in CZ determination processing in a second specialized zone shifted within 100 games; FIG. 11 is a diagram schematically showing a lottery table referred to for display determination in a second specialized zone shifted within 100 games; FIG. 11 is a diagram schematically showing a lottery table referred to in the CZ determination process in the second specialized zone shifted to after the 101st game; FIG. 11 is a diagram schematically showing a lottery table referred to for display determination in the second specialized zone that has shifted to the 101st game or later; It is a game flow showing the flow of game progress in the challenge zone. FIG. 4 is a diagram schematically showing a lottery table referred to in each determination performed in the challenge zone;

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. In addition, in all the drawings, the same reference numerals are given to the same constituent elements, and the description thereof will be omitted as appropriate. Further, in the following description, unless otherwise specified, the terms "front", "rear", "left", "right", "upper", and "lower" refer to the front side (player side) of the gaming machine 10 as shown in FIG. ) shall be designated as viewed from the

<Characteristics of the present invention>
Before describing the details of the gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, the features of the invention described in the present embodiment (hereinafter referred to as the present invention) will be described. Note that the configuration in parentheses exemplifies the configuration of the present embodiment corresponding to the immediately preceding configuration, and the configuration may be described in parentheses for the same purpose in the description of the gaming machine 10 as well.

The game machine 10 according to the present invention is a so-called reel-type game machine (slot machine), and includes at least game mode control means, privilege provision means, display means, and effect control means.

The game mode control means is means for controlling state transitions between the normal mode, the specialized period, and the advantageous mode, and is realized by the main substrate 100 (game mode control section 111) in this embodiment.
The privilege granting means is means for executing privilege determination to determine whether or not to grant a privilege that increases the advantage in the advantageous mode, and is realized by the main substrate 100 (CZ determination section 112) in this embodiment.
It should be noted that the game mode control means and privilege provision means are not necessarily implemented by the main board 100, and may be implemented by the sub-board 200 alone, or may be implemented by cooperation between the main board 100 and the sub-board 200. You may For example, the main board 100 controls the state transition between the non-advantageous mode and the advantageous mode, and the sub-board 200 controls the state transition between the normal mode and the specialized period included in the non-advantageous mode. may be realized.

In the advantageous mode, it is easier to obtain balls than in the normal mode and the specialized period (the expected value of the difference between the number of medals consumed per game and the number of medals paid out is high). . In this embodiment, the challenge zone and AT mode, which will be described later, correspond to the advantageous mode according to the present invention.
Factors that make it easier to obtain balls in the advantageous mode may correspond to one or a combination of the following factors, but the practice of the present invention is not necessarily limited to the factors listed below.
(b) The lottery table referred to in the internal lottery is treated favorably in terms of the winning combination with payouts and replays compared to the normal mode and special period.
(b) The frequency of occurrence of the navigation that instructs the pressing order of the correct answer, which will be described later, is treated preferentially compared to the normal mode and the specialized period.

The privilege is sufficient as long as it increases the advantage of the advantageous mode, and is not limited to directly contributing to the acquisition of the released balls, and may indirectly contribute to the acquisition of the released balls. One or a combination of the following may correspond to a privilege, but the practice of the present invention is not necessarily limited to the following.
(c) The lottery table referred to in the internal lottery executed in the advantageous mode becomes more advantageous.
(d) In the advantageous mode, the number of occurrences of navigation for instructing the order of pressing correct answers increases.
(e) The length of stay in the advantageous mode (the number of games in the advantageous mode) increases.
(f) The number of allowed medals to be paid out increases during the stay period of the advantageous mode.
(g) Transition from one advantageous mode to another advantageous mode that is more advantageous than the current advantageous mode.
(h) During the advantageous mode, the rate of granting any of the benefits exemplified in (d) to (g) above increases (the benefit is highly probable during the advantageous mode).
It should be noted that it is difficult to say that winning the transition to the advantageous mode in the normal mode or the specialization period increases the advantage of the advantageous mode, and that winning alone does not provide the above benefits. However, it is an element used in the process that is performed along with the winning (for example, the process of determining the initial number of navigations and the number of initial games in advantageous mode), and that element corresponds to (C) to (H) above. If so, the element may be treated as a perk.

During the specialization period, it is more difficult to obtain balls than in the advantageous mode, and it is easier to give benefits than in the normal mode. In this embodiment, the first specialized zone and the second specialized zone, which will be described later, correspond to the specialized period according to the present invention.
It should be noted that the easiness of obtaining the paid balls in the specialization period may be the same, higher, or lower than that in the normal mode.

In the normal mode, it is more difficult to obtain balls than in the advantageous mode, and it is more difficult to give benefits than in the special price period. In this embodiment, all stages included in the normal mode (normal stage, compensation stage, precursor stage), which will be described later, correspond to the normal mode according to the present invention.
It should be noted that the ease with which benefits are given in the normal mode according to the present invention does not necessarily have to be constant. For example, in the present embodiment, the compensation stage has a higher percentage of privilege grant than the normal stage, but the percentage of privilege grant is lower than that of the first specialized zone and the second specialized zone. Therefore, it corresponds to the normal mode according to the present invention.
Moreover, in the partial period during which the player stays in the normal mode according to the present invention, a mode may be adopted in which the privilege determination is not performed (the rate of awarding the privilege becomes zero). For example, in the present embodiment, a game state in which privilege determination is not performed in a non-advantageous section, which will be described later, may be treated as a part of the normal mode according to the present invention.

The effect control means executes display determination relating to the first display and the second display to be displayed on the display means based on the result of the privilege determination. This embodiment is realized by a sub-board 200 (sub-integrating section 210), which will be described later.
The display means displays the amount of the first display and the amount of the second display in a visually recognizable manner. In this embodiment, the point display PH realized by the effect display area 62 described later and displayed in the upper right corner of the effect display area 62 corresponds to the first display, and the confirmed ball display KH corresponds to the second display.
Here, "the amount of the first display (or the amount of the second display)" is not limited to the aspect represented by the number (number) such as the point display PH and the confirmed ball display KH in this embodiment. It may be a mode represented by length (area) like gauge display GH of the form. In addition, the "first indicated amount (or second indicated amount)" may be expressed in a manner that allows the amount to be 0 (not present) or 1 (present) to be distinguished.

The above first display and second display are configured such that the expected degree of granting of benefits indicated by the second display per unit amount is higher than the expected degree of granting of benefits indicated by the first display per unit amount. ing.
Here, the "expectation of granting benefits indicated by the first display (or second display) per unit amount" means that if the first display (or second display) is represented by the number, "one It can be rephrased as "expectation to grant the privilege indicated by the first display (or second display) of the per." Alternatively, if the first display (or second display) is represented by the length, it can be rephrased as "expectation of granting the privilege indicated by the first display (or second display) per unit length".

In the gaming machine 10 according to the present invention, in the display determination executed during the specialization period, the ratio of determining to display the second display on the display means is It is characterized in that the first display and the second display are displayed on the display means both during the specialization period and during the other period.
With such characteristics, the gaming machine 10 can prevent a decrease in the player's desire to play (prevention of boredom) as the game progresses, and furthermore, the gaming machine 10 can prevent the player from becoming bored with the game as the game progresses. Since the player is made to anticipate the next specialized period in other periods as well, it is possible to improve the amusement of the game.

The gaming machine 10 having the above characteristics will be specifically described based on the following embodiments.

<Structure of game machine 10>
First, the structure of the gaming machine 10 will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 4. FIG. 1 is a front view of the gaming machine 10, FIG. 2 is a perspective view of a hand area II surrounded by a dashed line in FIG. 1, and FIG. , FIG. 4 is a diagram showing the gaming machine 10 with the front door 20 removed.

The game machine 10 includes a rectangular parallelepiped outer frame 90 with an open front surface, and a front door 20 and a game machine main body 60 pivotally supported on the left edge side of the outer frame 90 so as to be rotatable and openable. .
More specifically, three hinge portions 96 (96a, 96b, 96c) are provided on the left edge side of the outer frame 90, and the front door 20 is pivotally supported by the upper hinge portion 96a and the lower hinge portion 96c, The gaming machine main body 60 is pivotally supported by the upper hinge portion 96a and the middle hinge portion 96b.

1 or 2, on the front side of the front door 20, an upper panel 21, a lower panel 22, a bet button 23, a menu selection button 24, a status display LED 25, a start lever 26, A stop button 27, a medal insertion slot 31, a checkout button 32, a medal return button 33, a door lock 34, a medal ejection slot 35, a decorative LED 36, a lower tray 37, and a speaker port 38 are provided. ing.

3, a decoration LED board 41, a status display LED board 42, a stop button board 43, a start lever sensor 44, a bet button board 45, and a menu A selection button board 46, a medal selector 47, a setting change device 48, a speaker 49, an inserted medal passage 51, a payout medal passage 52, a return medal passage 53, and a stored medal passage 54 are provided.

In addition to the front door 20, as shown in FIG. I have.

In order to open the front door 20 , it is necessary to insert a door key (not shown) into the door lock 34 to release a lock mechanism (not shown) that locks the front door 20 and the outer frame 90 .
When the front door 20 is opened, as shown in FIG. 4, a power supply device 91 is provided below the gaming machine main body 60. As shown in FIG. The power supply device 91 is a device for supplying power to each component of the gaming machine 10 , and is controlled to start or stop by operating the power switch 92 .

When playing a game on the gaming machine 10 , it is necessary for a person involved in the hall or the like to operate the power switch 92 to start the power supply device 91 . The game machine main unit 60 preferably has a function of maintaining the game state that was being executed when the power supply from the power supply device 91 was turned off even when the power supply is turned off. This is to prevent disappointment of the player when the power supply is stopped while the game is progressing in a development advantageous to the player, such as in a special game state.

A setting change device 48 is provided on the back side of the opened front door 20 . The setting change device 48 is a device for setting setting values, and includes a setting key switch 48a, a setting change switch 48b, a setting display LED 48c, and a setting key cover 48d. The setting key switch 48a enables the setting change device 48 to be operated by inserting and operating a setting key (not shown). The setting change switch 48b is a switch that can be operated with the setting key inserted into the setting key switch 48a, and can change the set value by pressing the switch. The setting display LED 48c is an LED for displaying set values, and is a 7-segment display in this embodiment. The setting key cover 48d is a cover that covers the setting key switch 48a. By sliding this cover to open the setting key switch 48a, the setting key can be inserted into the setting key switch 48a. 3 shows a state in which the setting key cover 48d covers the setting key switch 48a.

Here, the set value is the average value of the ball payout rate that indicates the expected value of the number of medals paid out in the game with respect to the number of medals used in one game (hereinafter, simply referred to as the ball payout rate in some cases). ) are different, and in this embodiment, there are six stages 1 to 6. In general, there is a tendency that the larger the set value is, the higher the payout percentage of balls is.

The front door 20 has an upper panel 21 and a lower panel 22 on the front side. Here, since the upper panel 21 is formed of a transparent member, a player positioned in front of the gaming machine 10 can see the gaming machine body 60 arranged on the back side of the upper panel 21 through the upper panel 21. can be visually recognized.

The lower panel 22 has the model name of the gaming machine 10, characters related to the model, and the like written on its surface, and the model name and the like written by lighting of a backlight (not shown) installed at the rear can be visually recognized. easier.

The gaming machine main unit 60 includes main components that control games executed by the gaming machine 10 . In addition, as shown in FIG. 4, the gaming machine main body 60 has an effect display area 62 formed in the upper front portion thereof, and a reel frame 64 formed in the lower front portion thereof.

The effect display area 62 is a display screen of the effect display device 63 built in the gaming machine main body 60, and can display various effects or various information related to the game of the gaming machine 10. FIG. As the effect display device 63, for example, a liquid crystal display type display device or the like can be adopted. The effect displayed in the effect display area 62 is interlocked with the sound output from the speaker 49 and the light emission of the decoration LED 36, and can suitably arouse the interest of the player.

The reel frame 64 is a window frame formed on the front side of a plurality of reels 65 (65L, 65C, 65R) built into the gaming machine main body 60, and is divided into an inner area and an outer area. The inner area of the reel frame 64 is formed of a hollow or transparent member, and a part of each reel 65 is visible through the inner area. In addition, the external region of the reel frame 64 is formed of an opaque member (including a translucent member and a colored transparent member), making it difficult to visually recognize the reel 65 through the external region.

The reel 65 is composed of a reel 65L, a reel 65C, and a reel 65R, and starts rotating when the player operates the start lever 26 (detection that the start lever 26 is on). At this time, it is required that the time from the start of rotation of the reels 65 in the previous game (symbol variation game) to the start of rotation of the reels 65 in the current game exceeds a predetermined delay time, so-called wait time. That is, when the start lever 26 receives the player's operation before the wait time elapses, the reels 65 start rotating after waiting until the wait time elapses. Note that the wait time in this embodiment is set to 4.1 seconds. Further, when each reel 65 in this embodiment is rotating, in principle, the reel 65 rotates from top to bottom. In this specification, rotation of the reel from top to bottom may be referred to as "forward direction", and rotation from bottom to top may be referred to as "reverse direction".

In the game of this embodiment, by rotating a plurality of reels 65 on which a plurality of types of symbols are applied, the symbols displayed on the reels 65 are variably displayed, and the rotating reels 65 are stopped. , the combination of symbols is stopped and displayed. That is, symbols (not shown) are displayed on the plurality of reels 65 (reels 65L, 65C, and 65R) in this embodiment, and the game progresses by repeating the variable display and stop display.

Rotation control of the reel 65 is executed using a reel sensor 66 . The reel sensor 66 is a sensor that detects the reference position of the reel 65 . One reel sensor 66 is provided for each reel 65 . Specifically, a reel sensor 66L is provided for the reel 65L, a reel sensor 66C for the reel 65C, and a reel sensor 66R for the reel 65R to detect that each reel 65 has reached the reference position. configured as possible.

Reel lighting boards 67 (67L, 67C, 67R) are provided inside the reels 65, and each pattern displayed on the reels 65 can be easily recognized by lighting the LEDs mounted on the reel lighting boards 67. ing. That is, the LEDs mounted on the reel illumination board 67 function as backlights for symbol display by the reels 65 .

The start lever 26 can receive a player's operation (start operation) as a trigger for starting the variation of the symbols in the game. Specifically, the player's operation of the start lever 26 is to tilt the start lever 26, which is provided substantially perpendicularly to the front door 20 in the initial state, in any direction.

The start lever sensor 44 can detect whether the start lever 26 is on or off. More specifically, the start lever sensor 44 detects the start lever 26 that is substantially perpendicular to the front door 20 as an OFF state, and detects the start lever 26 that is tilted in any direction as an ON state. .

In this embodiment, if the number of inserted medals has not reached the predetermined number, even if the start lever 26 accepts the player's operation, the game is not started. In order to reach the predetermined number of inserted medals, (i) the number of inserted medals is increased by inserting medals from the medal insertion slot 31, or (ii) credits representing the medals stored in the gaming machine 10 are pushed by the bet button 23. It is necessary to increase the number of inserted sheets by depressing the number. It should be noted that, in the case of winning the replay in the previous game and the combination of the corresponding symbols is stopped and displayed, the replay is activated in the game and the number of inserted sheets increases, and the player can perform (i) or (ii). , the number of inserted coins in the game automatically becomes the number of inserted coins in the previous game.

Here, the accumulation of medals refers to a function of storing a numerical value (credits) corresponding to the number of medals owned by the player in place of some or all of the medals owned by the player inside the gaming machine 10 . When medals are accumulated (credits increase), for example, (i) when more than a predetermined number of medals are inserted from the medal insertion slot 31, (ii) a prize is won in the game, and as a benefit of the prize For example, when a medal is won.

A medal selector 47 including a medal selector main body 47a, a medal blocker 47b, and a medal passage sensor 47c is provided on the back side of the medal slot 31. The medals are sorted into acceptable medals and unacceptable medals.

For example, in a standby state (a state in which the power is turned on but no game is being played), medals can be accepted, so the medal selector main body 47a operates a medal blocker 47b having a solenoid. When the medal blocker 47b is actuated, a protrusion (not shown) provided in the middle of the inserted medal passage 51 is buried, so that the inserted medal passage 51 is in a state allowing passage of medals. At this time, when a medal is inserted from the medal slot 31, the medal flows down into the inserted medal passage 51, is detected by the medal passing sensor 47c provided in the middle of the inserted medal passage 51, and passes through the stored medal passage 54. It passes through and is stored in the medal storage box 93. - 特許庁

Further, when the game is in progress or when the credit reaches the upper limit, the medal selector main body 47a stops the operation of the medal blocker 47b because medals cannot be accepted. When the operation of the medal blocker 47b is stopped, a protrusion (not shown) protrudes in the middle of the inserted medal passage 51 and obstructs passage of medals. Moreover, it stays at a position where it is not detected by the medal passage sensor 47c. The medals staying in the inserted medal passage 51 fall into the return medal passage 53 by their own weight or by the operation of the medal return button 33 and are discharged to the lower tray 37 via the medal discharge port 35 .

Also, when medals are awarded in excess of the upper limit of credits, medals corresponding to the number of awarded medals are ejected from the medal storage 93 to the lower tray 37 via the medal ejection port 35 .

As the bet buttons 23 described above, the gaming machine 10 has a maximum bet button 23 a and a single bet button 23 b mounted on the bet button board 45 . The maximum bet button 23a can be pressed once to increase the number of inserted credits by subtracting three credits at maximum, and the single bet button 23b can be pressed once to increase the number of inserted credits by subtracting one credit. can be done. Also, even if the bet button 23 is pressed, if the credit subtraction value in the game has reached a predetermined number of inserted cards, the credit cannot be subtracted beyond that.

Further, the bet button board 45 is provided with a maximum bet button sensor 45a and a single bet button sensor 45b for detecting that the maximum bet button 23a and the single bet button 23b are pressed, respectively. The above processing is performed according to the detection of the sensor.

In addition, the maximum bet button 23a is used (bet button) to increase the number of inserted credits by subtracting credits according to the operation as described above, and also receives an operation to prompt the progress of the effect when executing a part of the effect. It may also be used as a purpose (push button).
When the maximum bet button 23a is used as a bet button, it is limited to a state in which the insertion possible display LED 25g is lit. On the other hand, when the maximum bet button 23a is used as a push button, it is not necessarily limited to when the button suggestion effect is executed. For example, the maximum bet button 23a may be used as a push button for operations on a menu screen, which will be described later.

The bet button board 45 is provided with a push button sensor 45c that detects pressing of the maximum bet button 23a when the maximum bet button 23a is used as a push button, and is distinguished from detection by the maximum bet button sensor 45a. .
The maximum bet button sensor 45 a is managed by the CPU 101 mounted on the main board 100 , whereas the push button sensor 45 c is managed by the CPU 201 mounted on the sub board 200 .

The gaming machine 10 also has a menu selection button 24 on the left side of the bet button 23 . The menu selection button 24 is composed of a cross key button 24a mounted on the menu selection button board 46 and an enter button 24b positioned in the center of the cross key button 24a.

The menu selection button 24 is a component that receives an operation related to the menu screen. Here, the menu screen refers to a screen that is displayed in the effect display area 62 and that shows the operating method of the gaming machine 10, game commentary information, and the like.
The player can browse the menu screen by operating the menu selection button 24 . For example, when the enter button 24b is pressed in the standby state, a list of menus and a cursor are displayed in the effect display area 62. FIG. The player operates the cross key button 24a to move the cursor to a position indicating an arbitrary menu, and when the player presses the determination button 24b when the cursor indicates any menu, the menu is displayed as an effect. displayed in area 62 .

The menu selection button board 46 is provided with a cross key button sensor 46a and an enter button sensor 46b.
The cross-key button sensor 46a can detect in which direction the cross-key button 24a is pressed (up, down, left, or right with respect to the center of the enter button 24b).
The enter button sensor 46b can detect that the enter button 24b has been pressed.
The cross key button sensor 46a and the enter button sensor 46b are managed by the CPU 201 mounted on the sub board 200, like the push button sensor 45c described above.

In addition, the gaming machine 10 includes a state display LED 25 for displaying the number of inserted medals, the number of stored medals, and the like, on the right side of the bet button 23 . The status display LED 25 is composed of a plurality of LEDs mounted on the status display LED board 42 or a 7-segment display.

Among the status display LEDs 25, the number-of-throwing-in display LED 25a is composed of three LEDs.
Of the status display LEDs 25, the stored number display LED 25b is composed of a 7-segment display, and indicates the number of stored medals (credits) numerically.
The winning number display LED 25c of the status display LED 25 is configured by a 7-segment display, and numerically indicates the number of medals obtained by winning.
The instruction display LED 25d of the status display LED 25 is configured by a 7-segment display, and displays the pressing order of correct answers to be described later in a manner that can be specified.
Of the status display LEDs 25, the replay display LED 25e is composed of one LED, and lights up when the replay is stopped and displayed in the game.
The game start display LED 25f of the state display LEDs 25 is composed of one LED, and lighting of the LED indicates that the game start condition is satisfied.
Of the status display LEDs 25, the insertable display LED 25g is composed of one LED, and lighting of the LED indicates that medals can be inserted.
Of the status display LEDs 25, the advantageous section display LED 25h is composed of one LED. When the LED is lit, it indicates that it is an advantageous section, which will be described later. represents

The stop button 27 receives a player's operation that causes the spinning reels 65 to stop. It should be noted that the stop button 27 can accept a stop operation triggered by a stop possible condition that is satisfied after the reel 65 starts rotating.
The player's operation on the stop button 27 is to press the stop button 27 . In addition, here, the stop possible condition is a precondition for executing the stop display in the game. When the reference position at 65 is detected, the stop possible condition is established.

A plurality of stop buttons 27 ( 27 L, 27 C, 27 R) are mounted on the stop button board 43 and provided one for each reel 65 . Specifically, the stop button 27L accepts a stop operation for stopping the reel 65L. The stop button 27C accepts a stop operation for stopping the reel 65C. The stop button 27R accepts a stop operation for stopping the reel 65R.

The stop button substrate 43 is provided with stop button sensors 43a for detecting that the stop button 27L, the stop button 27C, and the stop button 27R are pressed. Accordingly, stop control of each reel 65 is performed. That is, the stop button 27 and the stop button sensor 43a constitute stop operation receiving means for detecting a stop operation, which is a player's operation that causes the rotation of the plurality of reels 65 by the rotation control unit 140, which will be described later, to be stopped. do.

Therefore, the gaming machine 10 includes a plurality of reels (reels 65) that rotate during execution of a game, and stop operation receiving means (stop button board 43) that receives a stop operation that serves as a trigger for stopping the rotating reels. And, in other words, it has.

The stop button 27 in the present embodiment includes a stop possible display LED 27a and has a configuration in which the periphery thereof is covered with a light-transmitting member. The stop button 27 is designed to inform the player whether or not the condition for allowing the stop is satisfied by the lighting color of the LED 27a indicating that the game can be stopped.
In this way, it is possible to determine whether or not the conditions for enabling a stop are satisfied depending on the color of the stop button 27, so that the player can smoothly perform the stop operation in sequence.

Due to the stop operation received by the stop button 27, the reel 65 corresponding to the stop button 27 that received the stop operation stops. The stop position of the reel 65 can move up to four frames (sometimes referred to as the maximum number of frames to be drawn) based on the position of the reel 65 when the stop button 27 is pressed. The control from when the stop button 27 is pressed until the reel 65 stops is generally called slip control.

The internal area corresponding to each reel 65 of the reel frame 64 has a dimension of three frames in the vertical direction. In addition, each reel 65 is stopped and controlled so that three symbols can be accommodated in the vertical direction of the inner area of the reel frame 64, and the player can visually recognize the three symbols through the inner area of the reel frame 64. It's becoming That is, since three reels 65 are arranged in the horizontal direction, when each reel 65 is stopped, the player can visually recognize 3 symbols×3 reels=9 symbols.

When each reel 65 is controlled to be stopped as described above, approximately straight lines formed by the upper, middle, and lower inner regions of each reel 65 (indicated by the dashed-dotted lines in FIG. 1) are represented by lines L1, L2, and L3, respectively. called.
A substantially straight line (indicated by a dashed line in FIG. 1) formed by the upper inner region of the reel 65L, the middle inner region of the reel 65C, and the lower inner region of the reel 65R is called a line L4. A substantially straight line (indicated by a dashed line in FIG. 1) formed by the lower inner region of the reel 65L, the middle inner region of the reel 65C, and the upper inner region of the reel 65R is called a line L5.

In this embodiment, only substantially straight lines are used as the lines in the internal region, but curved lines may be used instead of straight lines. Also, a line formed including non-adjacent regions (for example, the upper stage of the reel 65L and the lower stage of the reel 65C) may be employed. That is, any line may be employed as long as it is formed by arbitrarily selecting an internal area for one pattern from each of the reels 65 .

The effective line in this embodiment is only line L2. Here, the effective line is a line on which winning determination is performed for the stopped symbol combination of the lines defined in the internal area, which will be described later. Note that the valid line may be a single line as in this embodiment, or may be a plurality of lines.

When a combination of symbols corresponding to a prize is stopped and displayed on the activated line, the number of medals specified for the prize is awarded. When the symbol combination corresponding to the replay is stopped and displayed on the activated line, the replay is activated in the next game. When the symbol combination corresponding to the accessory or the accessory continuous operating device is stop-displayed on the activated line, the accessory or the accessory continuous operating device is activated in the next game.

During the rotation of each reel 65 (during execution of the game), images displayed in the effect display area 62, sounds output from the speaker 49, or decoration LEDs 36 are displayed in order to attract the player's interest and arouse interest in the game. Various productions configured by lighting and extinguishing of are executed.

A speaker port 38 is provided in front of each speaker 49 . More specifically, a speaker port 38a is provided in front of the speaker 49a positioned on the upper right (upper left in FIG. 3) when viewed from the front of the gaming machine. A speaker port 38b is provided in front of the speaker 49b positioned on the upper left (upper right in FIG. 3) when viewed from the front of the gaming machine. A speaker port 38c is provided in front of the speaker 49c located at the lower left (lower right in FIG. 3) when viewed from the front of the gaming machine. A speaker port 38d is provided in front of the speaker 49d positioned at the lower right (lower left in FIG. 3) when viewed from the front of the gaming machine. Note that each speaker port 38 is provided with a large number of cavities so that the sound output from the speaker 49 can be appropriately output.

The decoration LEDs 36 are arranged so as to surround the effect display area 62 or the reel frame 64 . More specifically, the decoration LED 36a mounted on the decoration LED board 41a and the decoration LED 36b mounted on the decoration LED board 41b are arranged on the upper right side of the effect display area 62. FIG. A decoration LED 36c mounted on the decoration LED board 41c is arranged on the lower right side of the effect display area 62. As shown in FIG. Also, on the lower right side of the reel frame 64, a decoration LED 36d mounted on the decoration LED board 41d is arranged. Also, on the lower left side of the reel frame 64, a decoration LED 36e mounted on the decoration LED board 41e is arranged. Also, on the lower left side of the effect display area 62, a decoration LED 36f mounted on the decoration LED board 41f is arranged. Also, on the upper left side of the effect display area 62, a decoration LED 36g mounted on the decoration LED board 41g and a decoration LED 36h mounted on the decoration LED board 41h are arranged. Each decorative LED 36 may be lit in a single color, or may be lit in multiple colors.

In the game machine 10, when the credit reaches the upper limit value during execution of the payout process of the medals given as a result of the combination of symbols corresponding to winning being stopped and displayed on the activated line, the credit corresponds to the amount exceeding the upper limit value. The required number of medals is paid out from the medal storage box 93. Further, when the settlement button 32 is pressed, the gaming machine 10 pays out the number of medals corresponding to the credit at the time of pressing from the medal storage 93 .
The process of paying out the medals stored in the medal storage 93 is executed by a payout mechanism (not shown) built in the medal storage 93 . More specifically, the payout mechanism acquires as many medals as the payout number from the medals stored in the medal storage 93 and discharges them from the medal payout port 94 toward the payout medal passage 52 . The medals discharged to the paid-out medal passage 52 are discharged to the lower tray 37 via the medal discharge port 35. - 特許庁

In addition, in order to prevent the medals from overflowing from the medal storage box 93, an auxiliary medal storage box 95 is provided beside the medal storage box 93, through which some of the medals stored in the medal storage box 93 flow down. there is

In addition, a storage error sensor (not shown) is provided for detecting that the number of medals stored in the auxiliary medal storage 95 reaches a predetermined number or more. An error prompting collection of the medals stored in the auxiliary medal storage box 95 is reported. For notification of the error, the effect display area 62, the decoration LED 36, and the speaker 49 may be used.

<Electrical Configuration and Functional Configuration of Gaming Machine 10>
Next, the electrical configuration and functional configuration of the gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 5 and 6. FIG. However, the constituent elements illustrated in FIGS. 1 to 4 described above are also referred to, so please refer to them as appropriate. 5 is a diagram showing the electrical configuration of the gaming machine 10, and FIG. 6 is a functional block diagram of the gaming machine 10. As shown in FIG.

The gaming machine 10 incorporates a main board 100 and a sub-board 200 as main components. Although the main board 100 or sub-board 200 is illustrated as if it were a single electronic board in FIG. 5, it does not necessarily have to be a single electronic board. That is, the main board 100 or the sub-board 200 may be realized by combining a plurality of electronic boards.

The main board 100 controls the display of each LED included in the status display LED board 42 based on the control information input from the various sensors 40a, causes the medal storage 93 to pay out medals, and controls the sub-board 200. Generate commands to output. Electronic components such as a CPU 101, a RAM 102, or a ROM 103 are mounted on the main substrate 100. By executing processing of data and control signals exchanged between these electronic components and the various sensors 40a, various game-related implements the function. Here, the various sensors 40a include the above-described start lever sensor 44, stop button sensor 43a, maximum bet button sensor 45a, single bet button sensor 45b, medal passing sensor 47c, and the like.

The sub-board 200 is connected to the main board 100 by one-way communication, and controls the decoration LED board 41, the speaker 49, the effect display device 63, etc. based on commands input from the main board 100. FIG. The sub board 200 also has electronic components such as a CPU 201, a RAM 202, or a ROM 203 mounted thereon. This process is implemented. Here, the various sensors 40b include a push button sensor 45c, a cross key button sensor 46a, an enter button sensor 46b, and the like.

Note that the main board 100 has limits on the ROM capacity and the RAM capacity in order to increase security against fraudulent acts such as unauthorized modification. On the other hand, the sub-board 200 is not provided with similar restrictions.

As shown in FIG. 6, the functional configuration realized by the main board 100 includes a game state control section 110, an internal lottery section 120, a win flag setting section 130, a rotation control section 140, a display pattern determination section 150, a command generation A unit 160 and an external output unit 170 are included.
Furthermore, the functional configuration realized by the game state control unit 110 includes a game mode control unit 111 and a CZ determination unit 112 (CZ is an abbreviation for challenge zone).
The functional configuration realized by the sub-board 200 includes a sub-integration section 210, effect display section 220, audio output section 230, and LED light emission section 240, as shown in FIG.
Note that the components illustrated in FIG. 6 are not limited to all of the functional configurations included in the main board 100 or the sub-board 200, and there may be functional configurations not illustrated here.

The gaming state control unit 110 manages games executed by the gaming machine 10, and executes at least the following processes.

The game state control unit 110 monitors whether or not the game can be played, and stops (interrupts) the game when the game cannot be played.

The gaming state control unit 110 stores credits and manages their increase/decrease. More specifically, when the maximum bet button 23a or single bet button 23b is detected to be pressed, the gaming state control unit 110 subtracts a predetermined value from the stored credits.

The game state control unit 110 stores a value corresponding to the number of medals allocated as a prize for the winning when the combination of symbols stopped and displayed is determined to be a prize by the display symbol determination unit 150. - 特許庁Add to credit. In the addition process, when the stored credits reach the upper limit, the gaming state control section 110 causes the medal storage 93 to pay out medals corresponding to the exceeded number of medals. Further, the gaming state control unit 110 causes the medal storage 93 to pay out medals corresponding to the stored credits when the depression of the settlement button 32 is detected.

The game state control unit 110 manages the conditions displayed on the state display LED board 42 and the acceptability conditions for the stop operation on the stop button 27 (the above-described stop possible conditions). Here, the contents displayed on the status display LED board 42 include the number of inserted medals, the number of accumulated medals (credits), the number of medals obtained by winning, the presence or absence of replay, and conditions for starting the game. success or failure, whether or not medals can be inserted, and whether or not you stay in advantageous mode.

The game state control unit 110 manages setting values set by the setting change device 48 . The set value affects the winning probability of the combination drawn by the internal drawing section 120 .

The game state control unit 110 shifts the game state and replay time (RT) according to predetermined conditions. The gaming state and the replay time affect the winning probability of a combination drawn by the internal drawing section 120 in the same way as the set value.

The game mode control section 111 included in the game state control section 110 manages the state transition of the game mode. Details of the state transition of the game mode will be described later.

A CZ determination unit 112 included in the game state control unit 110 executes CZ determination processing executed in each game mode described later and various processing accompanying these processings. Details of these processes will be described later.

The internal lottery section 120 determines by lottery a winning combination (hereinafter sometimes referred to as a “winning combination”) from a plurality of types of winning combinations when a start operation is received by the start lever 26 .
More specifically, the internal lottery unit 120 acquires a random number updated by the gaming state control unit 110 (a 2-byte random number is used in this embodiment, and its range is 0 to 65535), and stores it in the ROM 103 in advance. The lottery value of the internal lottery table (details will be described later) is sequentially added to the obtained random number, and the combination corresponding to the lottery value in which the carry occurs is determined as the winning combination.
Note that "determined by lottery" in the internal lottery unit 120 may be simply expressed as "derived".

The winning combinations derived by the internal lottery unit 120 include replay, push-order bell, common bell, watermelon, cherry, and chance.
It should be noted that the winning combinations listed here are only examples of those necessary for explaining the present invention, and can be changed within the scope of achieving the object of the present invention.
Further, even if the winning combination mentioned here is called only one, it is allowed to be distinguished as a plurality of winning combinations in the internal lottery section 120 .
Further, in the present embodiment, the explanation is given assuming that there is no so-called bonus combination, but the present invention can be applied to a gaming machine that wins a bonus combination.

Replay is a replay combination that allows the next game to be played without inserting new medals by winning a prize. In the replay, "replay pattern-replay pattern-replay pattern" is arranged on any of the lines L1 to L5.

Also, Bell, Watermelon, Cherry, and Chance are small wins in which medals are paid out by winning.
As for the bells, "bell pattern - bell pattern - bell pattern" are arranged on any of the lines L1 to L5, and the payout number for winning is nine.
As for the watermelon, "watermelon pattern-watermelon pattern-watermelon pattern" is arranged on any of the lines L1 to L5, and the payout number for winning is three.
Cherries are distinguished into single cherries, double cherries and triple cherries. As for the single cherry, "cherry pattern-ANY-ANY" (ANY is any pattern other than the cherry pattern) is arranged on any of the lines L1 to L5. As for the double cherry, "cherry pattern-cherry pattern-ANY" is aligned on any of the lines L1 to L5. In the case of triple cherries, "cherry pattern-cherry pattern-cherry pattern" is aligned on any of lines L1 to L5. A single cherry, double cherry, and triple cherry are all paid out for winning a prize of one.
As for the chance eye, "bell pattern-replay pattern-bell pattern" are arranged on any of the lines L1 to L5, and the payout number for winning is one.

Bells are classified into push order bells and common bells.
The pressing order bell is a small combination in which the bell and another small combination (a small combination in which the number of payouts due to winning is one) are won in duplicate, and the bell is won by operating the stop button 27 in the correct pressing order, One small win is won by operating the stop button 27 in the order of pressing the incorrect answer.
The common bell is a small combination in which the bell alone wins, and the bell wins regardless of the order in which the stop button 27 is pressed.

The combination flag setting section 130 sets the winning combination derived by the internal lottery section 120 . Here, setting a winning combination means that a combination of symbols corresponding to the winning combination derived by the internal lottery section 120 can be stopped and displayed on the activated line as a result of the game.

The rotation control unit 140 starts the rotation of the reel 65 with the start operation of the start lever 26, stops the corresponding reel 65 for each stop operation of the stop button 27, and is effective when all the reels 65 are stopped. A game is executed in which a result is obtained by combining the symbols stopped and displayed on the line.

The rotation control section 140 controls the rotation of the reel 65 by outputting a pulse signal to the reel motor 68 (stepping motor). Note that setting the rotation speed of the reel 65 to zero is synonymous with stopping the reel 65 .

The display symbol determination unit 150 determines whether or not the combination of symbols stopped and displayed on the active line in the game corresponds to which combination.

The command generator 160 generates commands to be transmitted from the main board 100 to the sub board 200 .

The external output unit 170 externally outputs the control signal. Here, the external output means outputting information (control signal) indicating the internal state of the gaming machine 10 to an external device (for example, hall computer, data display, etc.) provided separately from the gaming machine 10. Say.
The specific information indicated by the control signal includes information indicating that one game has started, information indicating that the user is staying in a special game state, which will be described later, and information that an AT mode, which will be described later, has started. Alternatively, information indicating that the user is staying in the AT mode, information indicating that an error has occurred, or the like.

The sub-integrating section 210 controls the effect display section 220, the audio output section 230, or the LED light emitting section 240 based on commands transmitted from the main board 100. FIG.
The effect display unit 220 has a function of controlling the effect display device 63 and causes the effect display device 63 to execute effects by display output in conjunction with the game executed by the main board 100 .
The audio output unit 230 has a function of controlling the speaker 49, and causes the speaker 49 to perform an effect by audio output in conjunction with the game executed by the main board 100. FIG.
The LED light emitting unit 240 has a function of controlling the LEDs mounted on the decoration LED board 41, and interlocks with the game executed by the main board 100 to cause the LEDs to perform effects based on light emission output.

<Types of game modes and transitions>
Next, with reference to FIG. 7, the game mode types and transitions managed by the game mode control unit 111 will be described. FIG. 7 is a transition diagram relating to the game mode.
Transition conditions (a) to transition conditions (p) shown in FIG. 7 will be described below. An unillustrated transition condition may be added, or an illustrated transition condition may be omitted.

The game mode controlled by the game mode control unit 111 is roughly divided into an advantageous interval and a non-advantageous interval.
Advantageous sections are advantageous modes (challenge zone and AT mode) according to the present invention, and games that can execute transition processing to the advantageous mode and determination to increase the degree of advantage of the advantageous mode (privilege determination according to the present invention) mode.
On the other hand, the non-advantageous section is a game mode in which transition processing to the advantageous mode and privilege determination are not executed.

When the setting value is changed by the setting change device 48, the operation is first started from the non-advantageous section, and when the transition condition (a) is satisfied in the non-advantageous section, the operation shifts to the advantageous section. Here, the transition condition (a) is, for example, winning a predetermined lottery (lottery for transition to an advantageous section), but it is not limited to this example and can be changed as appropriate.
It should be noted that in the present embodiment, the following description will be made with respect to a mode in which the transition destination with the non-advantageous section as the transition source is limited to the first specialized zone, but there is a case where the transition destination (for example, normal mode) is transitioned. There may be.

The advantageous sections include a normal mode corresponding to the normal mode according to the present invention, a challenge zone and AT mode corresponding to the advantageous mode according to the present invention, and a first special zone corresponding to the special period according to the present invention. and a second specialized zone.

The normal mode is a game mode designed so that the period of stay is the longest compared to other game modes. The normal mode includes a normal stage, a compensation stage, and a sign stage, and the game progresses by transitioning each stage according to each transition condition described later.

In terms of design, the normal stage is configured to have the longest staying period compared to the precursor stage and the compensation stage, and is configured to be disadvantageous in the CZ determination processing by the CZ determination unit 112 compared to the compensation stage. It is
The normal stage moves from the precursor stage when the transition condition (d) is satisfied in the precursor stage, and moves from the compensation stage when the transition condition (g) is satisfied in the compensation stage.
As a case corresponding to the transition condition (d), there is a case where the normal stage is won in the transition stage lottery executed in the later-described false precursor stage third stop processing.
A condition corresponding to the transition condition (g) is when a predetermined number of games (for example, 10 games) are executed in the compensation stage.
Although not shown in FIG. 7, when the power is restored (when the power is turned on without changing the settings), the game mode starts from the normal stage after a predetermined initial process is executed. The game mode is controlled by the game mode control unit 111 so as to do so.

In the sign stage, an effect suggesting a transition to a challenge zone is performed for the number of games determined by lottery. The precursor stage includes a main precursor stage and a false precursor stage. After the main precursor stage is completed, the stage shifts to a challenge zone, and after the false precursor stage is completed, the transition is made to a normal stage or a compensation stage.
The portent stage moves from the normal stage when the transition condition (c) is satisfied in the normal stage, and moves from the compensation stage when the transition condition (f) is satisfied in the compensation stage.
The transition condition (d) is applicable when the precursor period (execution period of the main precursor stage and false precursor stage) determined in the advantageous section transition process described later arrives in the normal stage, and the CZ transition described later. When winning either the lottery or the fake omen lottery in the normal stage.
The transition condition (f) is applicable when the precursor period (execution period of the main precursor stage and false precursor stage) determined in the later-described advantageous section transition processing arrives in the compensation stage, and the later-described CZ transition. When winning either the lottery or the fake omen lottery in the compensation stage.

The compensation stage is configured to be more advantageous for CZ determination processing by the CZ determination unit 112 than the normal stage.
When the transition condition (e) is satisfied in the precursor stage, the supplement stage transitions from the precursor stage, and there is no case of transition from the normal stage.
As a case corresponding to the transition condition (e), there is a case where the supplement stage is won in the transition stage lottery executed in the later-described false precursor stage third stop processing.

The first specialized zone is configured to be more advantageous for CZ determination processing by the CZ determination unit 112 than each stage (normal stage, compensation stage, and precursor stage) included in the normal mode.
The first specialized zone transitions from the non-advantageous section when the transition condition (a) is satisfied in the non-advantageous section, and transitions from the challenge zone when the transition condition (o) is satisfied in the challenge zone (challenge part).
As described above, the transition condition (a) includes winning a predetermined lottery (lottery for transition to an advantageous section) in a non-advantageous section.
As a transition condition (o), winning a transition to a game mode (normal B mode or heaven mode) other than the non-advantageous section in the transition destination lottery executed when the revival challenge described later fails. be done.
Further, when the transition condition (b) is satisfied in the first specialized zone, the mode is shifted from the first specialized zone to the normal mode.
A condition corresponding to the transition condition (b) is when a predetermined number of games (for example, 30 games) are executed in the first specialized zone. In the present embodiment, a detailed description of the case where the transition lottery to the challenge zone is performed in the first specialized zone will not be given. You may shift to the challenge zone via, and in this aspect, winning the transition lottery corresponds to the transition condition (b).

The second specialized zone is configured to be more advantageous for CZ determination processing by the CZ determination unit 112 than each stage (normal stage, compensation stage, and precursor stage) included in the normal mode.
When the transition condition (h) is satisfied in the normal mode, the normal mode is shifted to the second specialized zone, and when the transition condition (i) is satisfied in the second specialized zone, the second specialized zone is transitioned to the normal mode. .
As a condition corresponding to the transition condition (h), winning a second special zone transition lottery executed in the normal stage, which will be described later, can be mentioned. In this embodiment, the transition source of the second specialized zone is limited to the normal stage, and the precursor stage and the compensation stage never become the transition source of the second specialized zone. The omen stage is a period during which an effect is executed to make the player expect a shift to a challenge zone that is more advantageous than the second specialized zone. This is because there is a possibility of lowering the desire to play. Also, the compensation stage is a period more advantageous for the CZ determination process than the normal stage, and the effect of improving the game interest due to the transition to the second specialized zone is less than the normal stage.
As a condition corresponding to transition condition (i), winning the end in the second specialized zone continuation lottery executed in the second specialized zone third stop process described later, and satisfying the condition In that case, the stage shifts from the second specialized zone to the normal stage. In the present embodiment, a detailed description of the case where the transition lottery to the challenge zone is performed in the second specialized zone will not be given. You may shift to the challenge zone via, and in this aspect, winning the transition lottery corresponds to the transition condition (i).

The challenge zone is a game mode in which it is easier to obtain balls than in the normal mode, the first specialized zone, and the second specialized zone. This is a game mode in which navigation (hereinafter referred to as push order navigation) that instructs is generated.
The challenge zone transitions from the normal mode when the transition condition (j) is satisfied in the normal mode.
The transition condition (j) includes execution of the number of games determined by the later-described main precursor game number lottery after the transition to the main precursor stage. In this embodiment, no detailed description will be given of the case where the normal stage or the compensation stage directly transitions to the challenge zone without going through the present precursor stage, but this case corresponds to the transition condition (j).

The challenge zone includes an introductory part, a challenge part, and an additional part, and the game progresses by transitioning each part according to each transition condition described later.
The introductory part is the first part in the challenge zone, and transitions to the challenge part when the transition condition (k) is satisfied. The transition condition (k) of the present embodiment is, for example, execution of a predetermined number of games (eg, 5 times), but is not limited to this example and can be changed as appropriate.
The challenge part is the next part of the introductory part, and when the transition condition (l) is satisfied, it shifts to the additional part, and when the transition condition (o) is satisfied, it shifts to the first specialized zone, and the transition condition (p). When it is satisfied, it shifts to a non-advantageous section. The transition condition (k) of this embodiment is to succeed in the castle gate breakthrough challenge described later three times, but it is not limited to this example and can be changed as appropriate. The transition condition (o) of the present embodiment is to win the transition to the game mode other than the non-advantageous section in the transition destination lottery executed when the revival challenge described later fails, and the transition condition (p ) is to win the transition to the non-advantageous section in the transition destination lottery, but it is not limited to this example and can be changed as appropriate.
The add-on part is the part following the challenge part, and when the transition condition (m) is satisfied, the AT mode is entered. The transition condition (m) of the present embodiment is, for example, execution of a predetermined number of games (eg, once), but is not limited to this example and can be changed as appropriate.
Details of the introductory part, the challenge part, and the additional part will be described later.
In addition, in this embodiment, as the transition condition to the AT mode, only the transition condition (m) for transitioning from the above-described additional part is exemplified, but there may be cases where the AT mode is transitioned from another game mode. .

The AT mode is a game mode in which it is easier to obtain balls than in the normal mode, the first specialized zone, and the second specialized zone. It is a game mode that occurs. In addition, the number of AT mode games (30 games or more in this embodiment) tends to be longer than the length of stay in the challenge zone (13 games or more and 30 games or less in this embodiment). It is easier to get the ball out.
The AT mode shifts to the non-advantageous section when the transition condition (n) is satisfied. The transition condition (n) of the present embodiment is, for example, to execute the given number of AT games (the number of games that is the sum of the number of initial games and the number of additional games), and the number of medals increased during the AT mode (consumption The difference between the number of medals to be played and the number of medals to be paid out) reaches a predetermined number (for example, 2400), but it is not limited to this example and can be changed as appropriate.
In the present embodiment, only non-advantageous sections are exemplified as the transition destination of AT mode, but when shifting from AT mode to the first specialized zone ) may be present.

As described above, in the present embodiment, when the challenge zone ends (when the transition condition (o) is satisfied), the transition to the first specialized zone may occur.
Therefore, it can be said that the end of the advantageous mode (challenge zone) may be used as a trigger to shift to the specialization period (first specialization zone).
As a result, it is possible to prevent the player from immediately stopping the game when the advantageous mode ends (so-called immediate stop).
Note that the above-described effects can also be obtained in the modification in which the transition to the first specialized zone is triggered by the end of the AT mode described above.
In addition, in this embodiment, when the AT mode ends, only the route that transitions to the first specialized zone after passing through the non-advantageous section is illustrated, but if the stay period in the non-advantageous section is short is close to 1), the same effects as those described above can be obtained.

<Processing when transitioning to advantageous section>
Next, the advantageous section transition processing will be described with reference to FIGS. 8 to 11. FIG.
FIG. 8 is a flow chart showing the procedure of processing when transitioning to an advantageous section.
FIG. 9 is a diagram schematically showing a lottery table referred to in mode lottery.
FIG. 10 is a diagram schematically showing a lottery table referred to in the number-of-top-games lottery.
FIG. 11 is a diagram schematically showing a lottery table referred to in the number-of-prediction-games lottery and the number-of-fake-prediction-games lottery.

The advantageous section transition process is a process that is executed at the start of a game that transitions from a non-advantageous section to an advantageous section, that is, at the start of the game following the game that satisfies the transition condition (a) in the non-advantageous section. .
Furthermore, when the first game is started after a power failure and power recovery (power-on without setting change), the same process as the advantageous section transition process is executed.

In step S101, the CZ determination unit 112 executes a mode lottery, and proceeds to step S103. FIG. 9 schematically shows a lottery table referred to by the lottery. The range of random numbers used in the lottery is 0-99.
As shown in FIG. 9, the mode lottery is configured such that the lottery probability changes depending on the current set value. Specifically, if the current set value is 1, there is a 70/100 chance of winning normal A mode, a 20/100 chance of winning normal B mode, and a 10/100 chance of winning heaven mode. do. If the current set value is 2, the normal A mode is won with a probability of 70/100, the normal B mode is won with a probability of 19/100, and the heaven mode is won with a probability of 11/100. If the current set value is 3, the normal A mode is won with a probability of 70/100, the normal B mode is won with a probability of 18/100, and the heaven mode is won with a probability of 12/100. If the current set value is 4, the normal A mode is won with a probability of 70/100, the normal B mode is won with a probability of 15/100, and the heaven mode is won with a probability of 15/100. If the current set value is 5, the normal A mode is won with a probability of 70/100, the normal B mode is won with a probability of 13/100, and the heaven mode is won with a probability of 17/100. If the current set value is 6, the normal A mode is won with a probability of 70/100, the normal B mode is won with a probability of 10/100, and the heaven mode is won with a probability of 20/100.
In this way, in the mode lottery, the higher the setting, the higher the chance of winning the heaven mode, and the lower the chance of winning the normal B mode, while the higher the setting, the lower the chance of winning the normal A mode, regardless of the set value. constant.
Here, the normal A mode, normal B mode, and heaven mode are modes of the above-described normal mode, respectively, and affect the ceiling game number lottery executed in step S103.

In step S103, the CZ determination unit 112 executes a lottery for the number of ceiling games, and proceeds to step S105. FIG. 10 schematically shows a lottery table referred to by the number-of-top-games lottery. More specifically, FIG. 10(a) is a lottery table A in which the ceiling game number is determined by a multiple of 50, and FIG. 10(b) is a lottery table B in which the ceiling game number is determined by a multiple of 10. 10(c) is a lottery table C determined by a multiple of 1 of the ceiling game number. The range of random numbers used in the lottery is 0 to 99 in any lottery table.
If the normal A mode is won in step S101, the CZ determination unit 112 refers to the above lottery table A, determines 400 games with a probability of 20/100, determines 500 games with a probability of 50/100, and determines 500 games with a probability of 50/100. The probability is 600 games. In addition, when the normal B mode is won in step S101, the CZ determination unit 112 refers to the lottery table A described above, selects 250 games with a probability of 30/100, selects 300 games with a probability of 40/100, and selects 300 games with a probability of 40/100. 400 games with 100 probability. Further, when the heaven mode is won in step S101, the CZ determination unit 112 refers to the lottery table A described above, and determines 50 games with a probability of 50/100 and 100 games with a probability of 50/100.
Regardless of the lottery result in step S101, the CZ determination unit 112 refers to the lottery table B and selects 0 games with a probability of 96/100, 10 games with a probability of 1/100, and 10 games with a probability of 1/100. 20 games, 30 games with a probability of 1/100, and 40 games with a probability of 1/100.
Regardless of the result of the lottery in step S101, the CZ determination unit 112 refers to the lottery table C and determines 0 games with a probability of 5/100, 1 game with a probability of 5/100, and 1 game with a probability of 5/100. 2 games, 5/100 chance for 3 games, 5/100 chance for 4 games, 10/100 chance for 5 games, 10/100 chance for 6 games, 30/100 chance for 7 games, 10/100 probability of 8 games, 20/100 probability of 9 games.
The CZ determination unit 112 determines the ceiling number of games by adding the numbers of games derived by the above three lottery processes. For example, when 500 games, 0 games, and 7 games are derived, all are added and 507 games is taken as the top number of games.

Since each lottery value is assigned as shown in FIG. 10, the number of ceiling games is 50 to 59 games, 100 to 109 games, 250 to 259 games, 300 to 309 games, 400 to 409 games, and 500 to 509 games. In most cases, the number of games is determined to be one of the games 600 to 609, and in particular, the number of games with the 1's digit being "7".
Here, the ceiling number of games is one of the conditions for transition to the challenge zone, and is the number of games required from transition to the advantageous section to transition to the challenge zone. In other words, the challenge zone of the present embodiment will be shifted if the number of ceiling games is executed even if the CZ shift lottery described later is not won.
Therefore, the smaller the number of ceiling games is determined, the shorter the period until the transition to the challenge zone is made, which is advantageous for the player. be.

In step S105, the CZ determination unit 112 executes the lottery for the number of precursor games, and proceeds to step S107. FIG. 11(a) schematically shows a lottery table referred to by the number-of-prediction-games lottery. Specifically, regardless of the result of the lottery in step S101, the CZ determination unit 112 sets the number of main precursor games to 10 with a probability of 30/100, and sets the number of main precursor games to 20 with a probability of 50/100. 21 games with a probability of 20/100.
Here, the number of main omen games is the number of games staying in the above-described main omen stage (length of staying period). Then, when the number of main portent games is determined to be 20 games in step S105, it is determined that the player will stay in the main portent stage for 488 to 507 games with the starting game of the advantageous section as the reference (first game).

Since the stay period of this omen stage is determined as described above, executing the number of games determined by the number of ceiling game lottery is a condition for transition from normal mode to challenge zone (after transition to this omen stage This is a sufficient condition for fulfilling the condition (executing the number of games determined by the lottery for the number of omen games).
Therefore, it can be said that at least one of the conditions for shifting from the normal mode to the advantageous mode (challenge zone) is to play the number of games determined by a predetermined lottery (ceiling game number lottery).

In step S107, the CZ determination unit 112 executes a false precursor end game determination process, and proceeds to step S109.
Here, the false portent end game is a game for ending the false portent stage described above, and is determined from the period before the stay period of the present portent stage determined in step S105 while winning. In addition, as described above, the ceiling game of the present embodiment is configured such that the percentage of the ceiling games determined by the specific number of games increases. An end game is preferably determined.
For example, when the CZ determination unit 112 determines games 488 to 507 as the main precursor stage in step S105, games 50 to 59, games 100 to 109, games 250 to 259, games 300 to 309, and games 400 to 409 are performed. It is preferable to determine a false omen ending game from any of them.
It should be noted that the determination of the false predictive end game does not necessarily have to be performed by lottery, and for example, a predetermined number of games that fall within the above range may be determined as the false predictive end game. Further, the number of false omen end games determined in step S107 is not limited to one, and two or more may be determined. That is, the CZ determination unit 112 may determine that the player stays in the fake precursor stage multiple times during the period before the main precursor stage.

In step S109, the CZ determination unit 112 executes a lottery for the number of guess games, and proceeds to step S111. FIG. 11(a) schematically shows a lottery table referred to by the number-of-prediction-games lottery. Specifically, regardless of the lottery result in step S101, the CZ determination unit 112 sets the number of false precursor games to 10 with a probability of 50/100, and sets the number of false precursor games to 20 with a probability of 50/100. .
Here, the number of false precursor games is the number of games (length of stay) in the above-described false precursor stage. When the number of false portent games is determined to be 20 games in step S109, it is determined to stay in this portent stage over 238 to 257 games with the starting game of the advantageous section as the reference (first game).

In the present embodiment, the effects of the main omen stage and the fake omen stage are not specifically illustrated, but the main omen stage and the false omen stage having the same length of stay are basically in common. In the final game (that is, the game determined as the ceiling game or the game determined as the false sign end game), the effect mode is such that the success or failure of the shift to the challenge zone is notified.
It should be noted that the present sign stage with 21 main sign games has the same presentation mode from the 1st to 20th games as the false sign stage of the 20 games, and the failure to shift to the challenge zone is reported in the 20th game. , in the 21st game, an effect mode (a so-called resurrection pattern) informing that the transition to the challenge zone has been successful.

In step S111, the CZ determination unit 112 sets the processing results of steps S101 to S109.
Here, "setting the processing result" specifically means storing data indicating the processing result in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 102, and placing the stored data in a command generated by the command generation unit 160. It is transmission to the sub-integration unit 210, and the same applies to the following description.

<CZ determination processing in normal stage>
Next, the CZ determination processing in the normal stage will be explained using FIGS. 12 to 14. FIG.
FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing the procedure of CZ determination processing in the normal stage.
FIG. 13 is a diagram schematically showing a lottery table referred to in the CZ determination process in the normal stage.
FIG. 14 is a diagram schematically showing a lottery table referred to in display determination in the normal stage.
The CZ determination process is a process executed at the start of each game in the normal stage.

In step S201, the CZ determination unit 112 determines whether or not the winning combination of the current game is cherries (single cherry, double cherry, and triple cherry). If the answer is NO, the process proceeds to step S217.

In step S203, the CZ determination unit 112 executes a CZ shift lottery to determine whether or not to shift to the challenge zone, and proceeds to step S205. FIG. 13(a) schematically shows a lottery table referred to by the lottery. The range of random numbers used in the lottery is 0-99.
As shown in FIG. 13(a), when the winning combination is a single cherry, there is a probability of 99/100 that the winning combination is non-winning, and a probability of 1/100 is winning. Also, if the winning combination is two cherries in a row, there is a probability of 95/100 that you will not win, and you will win with a probability of 5/100. In addition, when the winning combination is 3 consecutive cherries, there is a probability of 80/100 that the player will not win, and a probability of 20/100 will be won.

In step S205, the CZ determination unit 112 determines whether or not the CZ transition lottery in step S203 has been won.

In step S207, the CZ determination unit 112 executes the lottery for the number of precursor games, and proceeds to step S209.
Since the lottery for the number of precursor games executed in step S207 refers to the same lottery table as the lottery table for the number of precursor games executed in step S105, description thereof will be omitted here.

In step S211, the CZ determination unit 112 executes a false sign lottery, and proceeds to step S213. FIG. 13(b) schematically shows a lottery table referred to by the lottery. The range of random numbers used in the lottery is 0-99.
As shown in FIG. 13(b), no matter what the winning combination is, the winning combination has a probability of 95/100 not winning, and the winning combination has a probability of 5/100.

In step S213, the CZ determination unit 112 determines whether or not the CZ transition lottery in step S211 has been won.

In step S215, the CZ determination unit 112 executes a lottery for the number of guess games, and proceeds to step S209.
Since the lottery for the number of false precursor games executed in step S215 refers to the same lottery table as the lottery for the number of false precursor games executed in step S109, the description thereof will be omitted here.

In step S217, the CZ determination unit 112 executes a second specialized zone shift lottery for determining whether or not to shift to the second specialized zone described above, and proceeds to step S219. FIG. 13(c) schematically shows a lottery table referred to by the lottery. The range of random numbers used in the lottery is 0-99.
As shown in FIG. 13(c), in any of the case of losing, the winning combination of replay, and the winning combination of bell (push order bell and common bell), the probability is 100/100. Elected and never elected. In addition, when the winning combination is watermelon, the winning combination has a probability of 90/100 that the winning combination is not won, and the winning combination has a probability of 10/100. In addition, when the winning combination is the chance number, there is a probability of 60/100 that the winning combination is non-winning, and a probability of 40/100 is winning.

In step S219, the CZ determination unit 112 determines whether or not the lottery for moving to the second specialized zone in step S217 has been won. move on.

In step S221, the CZ determination unit 112 executes a lottery for the number of precursor games of the second specialized zone, and proceeds to step S209. FIG. 13(d) schematically shows the lottery table referred to by the lottery. The range of random numbers used in the lottery is 0-99.
As shown in FIG. 13(d), no matter which winning combination is the winning combination, 5 games are won with a probability of 50/100, 7 games are won with a probability of 40/100, and the probability of winning is 10/100. Win 9 games with
Here, the number of second-specialized zone precursor games is the execution period of the precursor effect associated with the transition to the second-specialized zone. In addition, in this embodiment, when the premonition effect is executed, regardless of the length of the staying period, the player is always shifted to the second specialized zone. However, in the implementation of the present invention, a fake precursor effect (a precursor effect that does not shift to the second specialized zone) may be executed also for the transition to the second specialized zone.

In step S223, the CZ determination unit 112 executes a gauge addition lottery, and proceeds to step S225. FIG. 13(e) schematically shows a lottery table referred to by the lottery. The range of random numbers used in the lottery is 0-99.
As shown in FIG. 13(e), both in the case of losing and in the case that the winning combination is bell (the order of pressing bell and common bell), the scale becomes 0 with a probability of 100/100, and the gauge counter is incremented. never. In addition, when the winning combination is replay, the probability of 100/100 is 1 scale. If the winning combination is a watermelon, it will be 2 scales of 90/100, 3 scales with a probability of 6/100, 5 scales with a probability of 3/100, and 10 scales with a probability of 1/100. In addition, when the winning combination is a chance number, the number is 90/100 with 3 divisions, 6/100 probability is 5 divisions, and 4/100 probability is 10 divisions.
Here, the gauge counter is a counter that counts the number of graduations of gauge display GH, which will be described later. The relationship between the gauge counter and gauge display GH will be described later.

In step S225, the CZ determination unit 112 executes a process of adding the scale number determined in step S223 to the gauge counter at that time, and proceeds to step S227.

In step S227, the CZ determination unit 112 determines whether or not the gauge counter at that time has reached 10 scales or more as a result of the addition in step S225. to step S209.

In step S229, the CZ determination section 112 executes a confirmed ball determination, and proceeds to step S231. FIG. 13(f) schematically shows the lottery table referred to by the determination. The range of random numbers used in the determination is 0-99.
As shown in Fig. 13(f), no matter what the winning combination is, there is a probability of 99/100 that the winning combination will be 0 and no confirmed balls will be stocked, and 1 winning combination will be stocked with a probability of 1/100. be done.
Here, fixed balls are those that can be stocked in the normal stage as explained here, as well as those that can be stocked in at least the supplement stage, the first specialized zone and the second specialized zone, and are released in the challenge zone. be done.
When a guaranteed ball is released, details will be described later, but depending on the release timing, the number of games in the challenge zone will increase, the transition from the challenge zone to AT mode will be confirmed, and the number of games in AT mode will increase. An event occurs. Therefore, the confirmed ball corresponds to the privilege according to the present invention, and the confirmed ball determination in step S229 corresponds to the privilege determination according to the present invention.

In step S231, the CZ determination unit 112 executes a process of subtracting 10 graduations from the gauge counter at that time, and proceeds to step S209.

In step S209, the CZ determination unit 112 sets the processing results of steps S201 to S231.

Subsequently, the display determination executed in the game in which the confirmed ball determination is performed in step S229 will be described. Here, the display determination is a process executed by the sub-integrating section 210 in response to the transmission of a command carrying data indicating the processing result of the confirmed ball determination described above from the main board 100 to the sub-board 200. .
FIG. 14(a) schematically shows a lottery table referred to by the sub-integration section 210 when the final ball determination in step S229 determines that there are 0 balls. As shown in FIG. 14(a), regardless of the winning combination, 1pt is won with a probability of 70/100, 2pt is won with a probability of 20/100, and 4pt is won with a probability of 10/100. be elected to
FIG. 14(b) schematically shows a lottery table referred to by the sub-integrating section 210 when the final ball determination in step S229 determines that there is one ball. As shown in FIG. 14(b), regardless of the winning combination, 1pt will be won with a probability of 30/100, 2pt will be won with a probability of 40/100, and 4pt will be won with a probability of 30/100. be elected to
As is clear from comparing FIG. 14(a) and FIG. 14(b), the display determination in the normal stage is common in that the winning point display is any one of 1pt, 2pt, and 4pt. In addition, the display determination does not result in 0pt (when the point display does not increase), and there is no winning of the confirmed ball display.

Here, the point display is a display suggesting the possibility that a confirmed ball is stocked in the above confirmed ball determination, and is displayed in the point display PH, which will be described later. Further, the confirmed ball display is a display for definitively notifying that the confirmed balls are stocked in the above confirmed ball determination, and is displayed in the confirmed ball display KH to be described later.

<Display mode of game UI>
Next, the display mode of the game UI will be described with reference to FIG.
FIG. 15 is a diagram showing a display mode of the game UI. Here, the game UI is a user interface for the player, and includes the following displays.
The gauge display GH is a display that allows the player to visually recognize the value counted by the gauge counter described above. Specifically, when the gauge counter has 1 to 9 scales, the scale number of the gauge display GH is the same as that of the gauge counter, and when the gauge counter has 10 scales or more, the scale of the gauge display GH The number becomes 10 scale.
The roulette display RH is rotated at the timing when the gauge display GH reaches 10 scales, and is a display that allows the player to visually recognize the result of the display determination according to the contents displayed when the roulette display GH is stopped.
The point display PH is a display that allows the player to visually recognize the result of adding the number of winning points when the winning target is a point display (when one of 1pt to 30pt is won) by the above display determination.
The confirmed ball display KH is a display that allows the player to visually recognize the winning confirmed ball display when the winning target is the confirmed ball display according to the above display determination.

As described above, the point display PH is added even if no fixed ball is stocked, so the expected value of the stock number of acquired balls indicated by the display of 1pt in the point display PH is less than one. On the other hand, the confirmed ball display KH is a display for definitively notifying that the confirmed ball is stocked in the confirmed ball judgment. Details will be described later, but when two confirmed balls are stocked in one confirmed ball judgment Therefore, the expected value of the stock number of acquired balls indicated by one confirmed ball display of the confirmed ball display KH exceeds one.
Therefore, the degree of expectation to grant the privilege (exceeding 1) indicated by the second display per unit amount (one fixed ball display in the fixed ball display KH) is the same as the first display per unit amount (1pt in the point display PH). display) is higher than the degree of expectation of reward (less than 1) indicated by the point display PH corresponds to the first display according to the present invention, and the confirmed ball display KH corresponds to the second display according to the present invention. do.
Also, it can be said that the display means (the game UI in the effect display area 62) displays the amount of the first display and the amount of the second display in a visually recognizable manner.

In other words, in the display determination in this embodiment, the first display (point display PH) is displayed on the display means both when the award of the privilege (fixed ball) is affirmed and when the award of the privilege is denied. On the other hand, if the grant of the privilege is affirmed, it may be determined that the second display (fixed ball display KH) is displayed on the display means, and the grant of the privilege is denied. It can be said that there is no case in which it is determined that the second display is to be displayed on the display means.
As described above, since the second display definitely notifies the award of the privilege, it can increase the motivation of the player more strongly than the first display.

Further, the confirmed ball determination (equivalent to privilege determination according to the present invention) in the present embodiment is executed by the CZ determination unit 112 realized by the main board 100, and the display determination (equivalent to display determination according to the present invention) is performed by the sub-board. 200 implemented by the sub-integrator 210 .
Therefore, a main control board (main board 100) and a sub-control board (sub-board 200) connected for communication in one direction from the main control board are provided, and privilege determination by the privilege granting means is executed by the main control board, And it can be said that the display determination by the effect control means is executed by the sub control board.
As a result, the present invention can be realized by adjusting the ratio of display determination in the sub-board 200, so that the playability is not greatly affected.

The game UI illustrated in FIG. 15 can be displayed in the compensation stage, the sign stage, the first specialized zone, the second specialized zone, and the challenge zone, in addition to the already-described normal stage. However, the game UI may not be displayed during execution of a specific effect (such as an effect in which the entire effect display area 62 is darkened).
Therefore, the first display (point display PH) and the second display (fixed ball display KH) are displayed during the specialization period (first specialization zone and second specialization zone) as well as other periods (normal stage, compensation stage , precursor stage, and challenge zone) are also displayed on the display means (the game UI in the effect display area 62).
This makes it possible for the player to look forward to the next specialization period, thereby suppressing a decline in the player's desire to play.

On the other hand, the game UI is not displayed during non-advantageous sections or AT mode.
This is because the game information is initialized at the time of transition to the non-advantageous section, and the above-described gauge addition lottery and acquired ball determination are not executed, so there is no opportunity to update the game UI.
During the AT mode, all the obtained balls are released before the start (challenge zone), and the advantage during the AT mode does not depend on the obtained balls. This is because there is no need to display the game UI.

FIG. 15(a) shows the initial mode of the game UI.
As shown in FIG. 15(a), the gauge display GH, the point display PH, and the fixed ball display KH are blank, indicating that the values (amounts) for all of them are zero.
At least the following situations can be cited as situations in which the game UI is in the initial mode.
First, it is the start of the first game in the advantageous interval (the game in which the above-described advantageous interval transition processing is executed). This is because the game UI hidden in the non-advantageous section is redisplayed at this time. Here, the first game in the advantageous interval includes the game when the setting value was changed and then the advantageous interval was entered (more precisely, the game in which the advantageous interval was entered via the non-advantageous interval after the setting value was changed). game), and a game when part of the challenge zone ends or when the AT mode ends, the non-advantageous section is changed to the advantageous section.
Subsequently, when the end of the challenge zone triggers a shift to the first specialized zone (directly from the challenge zone), it is time to start the first game in the first specialized zone. Although details will be described later, this is because the point display and the confirmed ball display are all released in the challenge zone, and the gauge display is also reset.
Then, it is time to start the first game after the power is restored. This is because, as described above, processing equivalent to the advantageous section transition processing is executed. In addition, as described above, the game is started from the normal stage.

Therefore, the end of the advantageous mode (challenge zone) may shift to the specialization period (first specialization zone). ) is the initial mode.
Further, it can be said that after the setting value is changed by the setting change means, the specialization period is entered, and the first display and the second display are in the initial mode.
Furthermore, it can be said that the first display and the second display are in the initial state without shifting to the specialized period after the power failure and power recovery.

FIG. 15(b) shows the initial state of the game UI when 3 ticks are accumulated in the gauge display GH.
As shown in FIG. 15(b), the gauge display GH is changed in display mode (shaded portion) for three scales.

FIG. 15(c) shows the initial state of the game UI when 10 ticks are accumulated in the gauge display GH.
As shown in FIG. 15(c), the gauge display GH is changed in the display mode (hatched portion) by 10 scales. At this time, rotation display is started in the roulette display RH.
Although not shown, when the rotating display of the roulette display RH is stopped, the point display or the confirmed ball display of winning in the game can be displayed on the roulette display RH.

FIG. 15(d) shows the display mode of the point display PH when the point display for winning in the game is 1pt.
As shown in FIG. 15(d), "1" is displayed in the center of the point display PH. The point display PH can be displayed from 1 to 999.
Here, the gauge display GH exemplifies that the scale returns to zero, but when the gauge counter exceeds 10 scales in the game, the scale is displayed by subtracting 10 from the value (for example, When the scale is 13, the gauge display GH is 3 scales).

FIG. 15(e) shows the display mode of the confirmed ball display KH when winning the confirmed ball display in the game.
As shown in FIG. 15(e), "Tak" is displayed in the center of the confirmed ball display KH. The confirmed ball display KH can display 1 to 9 confirmed balls, and when displaying 2 or more confirmed balls, "×N" (N is a number from 2 to 9) will be entered)” is displayed.

<CZ determination processing in the compensation stage>
Next, the CZ determination processing in the compensation stage will be explained using FIGS. 16 to 18. FIG.
FIG. 16 is a flow chart showing the procedure of CZ determination processing in the compensation stage.
FIG. 17 is a diagram schematically showing a lottery table referred to in the CZ determination process in the compensation stage.
FIG. 18 is a diagram schematically showing a lottery table referred to in display determination in the compensation stage.
The CZ determination process is a process executed at the start of each game in the compensation stage.

Since the processing of steps S301 to S315 is the same as the processing of steps S201 to S215 described above, description thereof will be omitted here.

In step S317, the CZ determination unit 112 executes a gauge addition lottery, and proceeds to step S319. FIG. 17(a) schematically shows a lottery table referred to by the lottery. The range of random numbers used in the lottery is 0-99.
As shown in FIG. 17(a), in both the case of a loss and the case of a winning combination of bells (the order of pressing bells and common bells), the scale becomes 0 with a probability of 100/100, and the gauge counter is incremented. This is the same as the gauge addition lottery in step S223 in that there is no such thing.
On the other hand, if the winning combination is Replay, the probability is 100/100 and the scale is 2. Further, when the winning combination is watermelon, the probability of 75/100 is 5 scales, and the probability of 25/100 is 10 scales. Also, if the winning combination is a chance number, the scale is 100/100. In these respects, the lottery is more advantageous than the gauge addition lottery in step S223.

In step S319, the CZ determination unit 112 executes a process of adding the scale number determined in step S317 to the gauge counter at that time, and proceeds to step S321.

In step S321, the CZ determination unit 112 determines whether or not the gauge counter at that time has reached 10 scales or more as a result of the addition in step S319. to step S309.

In step S323, the CZ determination unit 112 executes a confirmed ball determination, and proceeds to step S325. FIG. 17(b) schematically shows the lottery table referred to by the determination. The range of random numbers used in the determination is 0-99.
As shown in Fig. 17(b), no matter what the winning combination is, there is a probability of 95/100 that the winning combination will be 0 and no confirmed balls will be stocked, and 1 winning combination will be stocked with a probability of 5/100. be done. In this way, this determination is more advantageous than the confirmed ball determination in step S229 in terms of the stock ratio of acquired balls.

In step S325, the CZ determination unit 112 executes a process of subtracting 10 graduations from the gauge counter at that time, and proceeds to step S309.

Next, the display determination executed in the game in which the confirmed ball determination is performed in step S323 will be described.
FIG. 18(a) schematically shows a lottery table referred to by the sub-integration section 210 when the final ball determination in step S323 determines that there are 0 balls. As shown in FIG. 18(a), regardless of the winning combination, 5 points will be won with a probability of 70/100, 10 points will be won with a probability of 20/100, and 20 points will be won with a probability of 10/100. be elected to
FIG. 18(b) schematically shows a lottery table referred to by the sub-integration section 210 when the final ball determination in step S323 determines that there is one ball. As shown in FIG. 18(b), no matter which winning combination the winning combination is, there is a probability of 30/100 to win 5 points, a probability of 40/100 to win 10 points, and a probability of 30/100 to win 20 points. be elected to
As is clear from comparing FIG. 14(a) and FIG. 14(b), the display determination in the normal stage is common in that the winning point display is either 5pt, 10pt, or 20pt. In addition, the display determination does not result in 0pt (when the point display does not increase), and there is no winning of the confirmed ball display.
14 and 18, the display judgment in the compensation stage has five times the expected value of the winning point display compared to the display judgment in the normal stage. It is a favorable decision.

As described above, the compensation stage is advantageous in the gauge addition lottery, the confirmed ball determination, and the display determination compared to the similar lottery in the normal stage.
The Compensation Stage is a stage that can be moved to when you cannot move from the Omen Stage to the Challenge Zone (when it was a bogus Omen Stage), and the above-mentioned advantages alleviate the disappointment of not being able to move to the Challenge Zone. , it is possible to suppress the decrease in the player's desire to play.

<Third stop processing in false sign stage>
Next, the third stop processing in the false precursor stage will be described with reference to FIG. 19 .
FIG. 19 is a diagram schematically showing a flowchart showing the processing procedure of the third stop processing in the false precursor stage, and a lottery table referred to in the transition stage lottery.
The third stop process is a process executed at the third stop of each game (when all the reels 65 are stopped in the game) in the false sign stage.

In step S401, the CZ determination unit 112 subtracts 1 from the number of false precursor games, and proceeds to step S403.

In step S403, the CZ determination unit 112 determines whether or not the number of false precursor games at that point in time has become 0 as a result of the subtraction in step S401. to step S407.

In step S405, the CZ determination unit 112 executes a transition stage lottery to determine the stage to which the false precursor stage transitions, and proceeds to step S407. FIG. 19(b) schematically shows the lottery table referred to by the lottery. The range of random numbers used in the lottery is 0-99.
As shown in FIG. 19(b), if there are 10 false precursor games, the transition destination is the normal stage with a probability of 90/100, and the transition destination is the compensation stage with a probability of 10/100. In addition, if the number of false precursor games is 20, the normal stage becomes the transition destination with a probability of 70/100, and the compensation stage becomes the transition destination with a probability of 30/100.
That is, in the lottery, the longer the number of false omen games (length of stay), the higher the percentage of shifting to a more advantageous compensation stage.

As shown in FIGS. 11(a) and 11(b), compared to the precursor stages of 10 games, the precursor stages of more than 10 games (the precursor stages of 20 games and 21 games) are better in this precursor stage. A certain degree of expectation (the degree of expectation to move to the challenge zone) is set high, so the disappointment of failing is stronger.
As a countermeasure for the above, in this embodiment, the longer the number of games (length of stay period) of the fake omen game, the higher the ratio of shifting to the compensation stage, which is more advantageous than the normal stage, and moving to the challenge zone. It alleviates the disappointment of the player who did not play the game and suppresses the player's desire to play.

In step S407, the CZ determination unit 112 sets the processing results of steps S401 to S405.

<CZ Determination Processing and Third Stop Processing in First Specialized Zone>
Next, the CZ determination process and the third stopping process in the first specialized zone will be described with reference to FIGS. 20 to 22. FIG.
FIG. 20 is a flow chart showing the processing procedure of the CZ determination processing and the third stopping processing in the first specialized zone.
FIG. 21 is a diagram schematically showing a lottery table referred to in the CZ determination process in the first specialized zone.
FIG. 22 is a diagram schematically showing a lottery table referred to in display determination in the first specialized zone.
The CZ determination process is a process executed at the start of each game in the first specialized zone.
The third stop process is a process executed at the third stop of each game in the first specialized zone (when all the reels 65 are stopped in the game).

In step S501, the CZ determination unit 112 executes a confirmed ball determination, and proceeds to step S503. FIG. 21 schematically shows the lottery table referred to by the determination. The range of random numbers used in the determination is 0-99.
As shown in FIG. 21, the percentage of guaranteed balls that can be stocked (percentage of winning one or more confirmed balls) changes according to the type of the winning combination. is different.
In addition, as shown in FIG. 21, even when the winning combination is cherries (single cherry, double cherry, triple cherry), the confirmed ball can be stocked. different from judgment.
Also, as shown in FIG. 21, the ratio of stocking confirmed balls (percentage of winning one or more confirmed balls) changes according to the type of mode set at the time of transition to the advantageous section at that time. This is different from the definite decisions that are made in the normal stage and the supplement stage.

FIG. 21(a) is a lottery table referred to in the determination when the mode set at the transition to the advantageous section at that time is the normal A mode or the normal B mode. Specifically, when the winning combination is a common bell, 0 confirmed balls are won with a probability of 100/100, and no confirmed balls are stocked. Also, in the case of losing, when the winning combination is replay, and when the winning combination is the push-order bell, 0 confirmed balls are won with a probability of 99/100, and a probability of 1/100. to win one fixed ball. If the winning combination is watermelon, 0 fixed balls are won with a probability of 96/100, and 1 fixed ball is won with a probability of 4/100. If the winning combination is a single cherry, 0 fixed balls are won with a probability of 96/100, and 1 fixed ball is won with a probability of 4/100. If the winning combination is 2 consecutive cherries, 0 fixed balls are won with a probability of 92/100, and 1 fixed ball is won with a probability of 8/100. Also, if the winning combination is 3 consecutive cherries, 1 fixed ball is won with a probability of 98/100, and 2 fixed balls are won with a probability of 2/100. There is no case of winning one confirmed ball). In addition, if the winning combination is a chance eye, there is a probability of 84/100 to win 0 fixed balls, a probability of 15/100 to win 1 fixed ball, and a probability of 1/100 to win 2 balls. Win a fixed ball.

FIG. 21(b) is a lottery table referred to in the determination when the mode set at the transition to the advantageous section at that time is Heaven mode. Specifically, when the winning combination is a common bell, 0 confirmed balls are won with a probability of 100/100, and no confirmed balls are stocked. Also, in the case of losing, when the winning combination is replay, and when the winning combination is the push-order bell, 0 confirmed balls are won with a probability of 99/100, and a probability of 1/100. to win one fixed ball. If the winning combination is watermelon, 0 fixed balls are won with a probability of 96/100, and 1 fixed ball is won with a probability of 4/100. If the winning combination is a single cherry, 0 fixed balls are won with a probability of 96/100, and 1 fixed ball is won with a probability of 4/100. If the winning combination is 2 consecutive cherries, 0 fixed balls are won with a probability of 92/100, and 1 fixed ball is won with a probability of 8/100. Also, when the winning combination is 3 consecutive cherries, one fixed ball is won with a probability of 100/100, and fixed balls are always stocked (there is no case of winning 0 fixed balls). If the winning combination is a chance eye, 0 fixed balls are won with a probability of 90/100, and 1 fixed ball is won with a probability of 10/100.

In step S503, the CZ determination unit 112 sets the processing result of step S501.

Next, the display determination executed in the game in which the confirmed ball determination is performed in step S501 will be described.
FIG. 22(a) schematically shows a lottery table referred to by the sub-integration section 210 when the final ball determination in step S501 determines that there are 0 balls. As shown in FIG. 22(a), when the winning combination is a common bell, 0pt is won with a probability of 100/100, and the point display does not increase. Also, in any of the case of losing or the winning combination being the order of bells, there is a probability of 66/100 to win 0pt, a probability of 17/100 to win 1pt, and a probability of 17/100. Win 2pt. If the winning combination is a replay combination, 1pt is won with a probability of 70/100, 2pt is won with a probability of 25/100, and 3pt is won with a probability of 5/100. Also, if the winning combination is a watermelon, 5pt will be won with a probability of 78/100, 10pt will be won with a probability of 20/100, 20pt will be won with a probability of 1/100, and 30pt will be won with a probability of 1/100. be elected to Also, if the winning combination is a single cherry, 5pt will be won with a probability of 93/100, 10pt will be won with a probability of 5/100, 20pt will be won with a probability of 1/100, and 20pt will be won with a probability of 1/100. Win 30pt. If the winning combination is two cherries in a row, 5pt will be won with a probability of 88/100, 20pt will be won with a probability of 10/100, and 30pt will be won with a probability of 2/100. Also, if the winning combination is 3 consecutive cherries, 30 points will be won with a probability of 100/100 (in this case, if the number of confirmed balls is 0, it is not originally assumed, but the lottery will be held irregularly. Assuming that, 30 points that can be selected when the number of confirmed balls is 1 or 2 is selected). Also, if the winning combination is a chance, the winning combination is 5pt with a probability of 50/100, the winning combination is 20pt with a probability of 25/100, and the winning combination is 30pt with a probability of 25/100.
FIG. 22(b) schematically shows a lottery table referred to by the sub-integrating section 210 when the determined ball determination in step S501 indicates one or two. As shown in FIG. 22(b), if the winning combination is a common bell, 0pt will be won with a probability of 100/100 (in that case, if there are 1 or 2 confirmed balls, it is not originally assumed , assuming that the lottery will be held irregularly, it is set to 0t, the same as the case where the number of confirmed balls is 0). In addition, in any of the case of losing and the winning combination being the order of bells, the probability of winning 1pt is 31/100, the probability of winning 2pt is 62/100, and the probability of winning is 7/100. Win 10pt. In addition, if the winning role is a replay role, 1pt will be won with a probability of 50/100, 2pt will be won with a probability of 35/100, 3pt will be won with a probability of 8/100, and 3pt will be won with a probability of 7/100. Win 10pt. Also, if the winning combination is a watermelon, 5pt will be won with a probability of 49/100, 10pt will be won with a probability of 24/100, 20pt will be won with a probability of 2/100, and 30pt will be won with a probability of 4/100. , and win the fixed ball display with a probability of 21/100. In addition, if the winning combination is a single cherry, 5pt will be won with a probability of 76/100, 10pt will be won with a probability of 8/100, 20pt will be won with a probability of 3/100, and 20pt will be won with a probability of 5/100. Win 30pts and win the confirmed ball display with a probability of 8/100. Also, if the winning combination is 2 consecutive cherries, the probability of winning 5 points is 68/100, the probability of winning 20 points is 15/100, the probability of winning 30 points is 4/100, and the probability is 13/100. to win the confirmed ball display. In addition, when the winning combination is 3 consecutive cherries, 30 points are won with a probability of 25/100, and a fixed ball display is won with a probability of 75/100. In addition, if the winning combination is a chance, 5 points will be won with a probability of 17/100, 20 points will be won with a probability of 17/100, 30 points will be won with a probability of 26/100, and 30 points will be won with a probability of 40/100. Win the fixed ball display.

As is clear from a comparison of FIGS. 21(a) and 21(b), when the winning combination is three consecutive cherries or a chance, the confirmed balls are determined by the confirmed balls determination in the normal A mode and the normal B mode. The expectation that is stocked is higher than that in heaven mode. On the other hand, as is clear from FIG. 22, regarding the display determination, the percentage of winning the confirmed ball display does not change depending on the type of mode. As a result, the ratio of the confirmed balls displayed in the normal A mode and the normal B mode is higher than the ratio of the confirmed balls displayed in the heaven mode.
In other words, in the normal mode, the number of games determined by a predetermined lottery (ceiling game number lottery) is smaller than the first normal mode (normal A mode or normal B mode) and the first normal mode. A second normal mode (heaven mode) that is likely to become When comparing the first period triggered by the transition to the first normal mode and the first period triggered by the transition from the advantageous mode to the second normal mode, the second display is displayed. It can be said that the ratio to be displayed on the means is different.
Since the number of games to be played before moving to the challenge zone is preferentially treated in the heaven mode, it is difficult to assume that the desire to play will decrease. On the other hand, in the other modes (normal A mode and normal B mode), since there is a concern that the desire to play will decrease relatively, the present invention effectively contributes.

In step S601, the CZ determination unit 112 adds 1 to the number of games counted in the first specialized zone (denoted as count G number in FIG. 20B), and proceeds to step S603.

In step S603, the CZ determination unit 112 determines whether or not the number of games counted at that time has reached 30 as a result of the addition in step S601. If so, the process proceeds to step S609.

In step S605, the counted number of games is reset (the number of games is set to 0), and the process proceeds to step S609.

In step S607, it is decided to shift to the normal stage, and the process proceeds to step S609.

In step S609, the CZ determination unit 112 sets the processing results of steps S601 to S607.

Since it is controlled by the processing flow of FIG. 20(b) described above, the first specialized zone shifts to the normal stage after executing a predetermined number of games (30 games).
In addition, although the number of games is counted by addition processing in the processing flow, the number of games may be counted by subtraction processing instead.

<CZ Determination Processing and Third Stop Processing in Second Specialized Zone>
Next, the CZ determination process and the third stopping process in the second special zone will be described with reference to FIGS. 23 to 27. FIG.
FIG. 23 is a flow chart showing the processing procedures of the CZ determination processing and the third stopping processing in the second specialized zone.
FIG. 24 is a diagram schematically showing a lottery table referred to in the CZ determination process in the second specialized zone shifted within 100 games.
FIG. 25 is a diagram schematically showing a lottery table referred to for display determination in the second specialized zone shifted within 100 games.
FIG. 26 is a diagram schematically showing a lottery table referred to in the CZ determination process in the second specialized zone after the 101st game.
FIG. 27 is a diagram schematically showing a lottery table referred to for display determination in the second specialized zone after the 101st game.
The CZ determination process is a process executed at the start of each game in the second specialized zone.
The third stop process is a process executed when each game in the third special zone is stopped (when all the reels 65 are stopped in the game).
Here, "within 100 games" or "after 101 games" specifically refers to the game that transitions to the first specialized zone (the next game that satisfies transition condition (a) or transition condition (o)). "Within 100 games" or "After 101 games" when counted as a standard. In other words, in the first game of the advantageous section when the non-advantageous section ends and the advantageous section starts, or when the challenge zone ends and moves directly to the normal mode (without going through the non-advantageous section) It is "within 100 games" or "after 101 games" when counting from the first game in the normal mode.

In step S701, the CZ determination unit 112 executes a confirmed ball determination, and proceeds to step S703. FIG. 24 schematically shows the lottery table referred to by the determination. The range of random numbers used in the determination is 0-99.

FIG. 24(a) is a lottery table referred to in the determination in the second specialized zone that has moved within 100 games. Specifically, when the winning combination is a common bell, 0 confirmed balls are won with a probability of 100/100, and no confirmed balls are stocked. In addition, in both the case of losing and the winning combination being the push-order bell, there is a probability of 97/100 to win 0 confirmed balls, and a probability of 3/100 to win 1 confirmed ball. do. When the winning combination is replay, 0 fixed balls are won with a probability of 94/100, and 1 fixed ball is won with a probability of 6/100. If the winning combination is watermelon and if the winning combination is single cherry, 0 fixed balls are won with a probability of 84/100, and 1 fixed ball is won with a probability of 16/100. . If the winning combination is 2 consecutive cherries, 0 fixed ball is won with a probability of 68/100, and 1 fixed ball is won with a probability of 32/100. Also, if the winning combination is 3 consecutive cherries, 1 fixed ball will be won with a probability of 98/100, and 2 fixed balls will be won with a probability of 2/100. There is no case of winning one confirmed ball). In addition, if the winning combination is a chance eye, there is a probability of 49/100 to win 0 fixed balls, a probability of 50/100 to win 1 fixed ball, and a probability of 1/100 to win 2 balls. Win a fixed ball.

FIG. 26 is a lottery table that is referred to in the determination in the second specialized zone after the 101st game. Specifically, when the winning combination is a common bell, 0 confirmed balls are won with a probability of 100/100, and no confirmed balls are stocked. In addition, in both the case of losing and the winning combination being the push-order bell, there is a probability of 97/100 to win 0 confirmed balls, and a probability of 3/100 to win 1 confirmed ball. do. When the winning combination is replay, 0 fixed balls are won with a probability of 94/100, and 1 fixed ball is won with a probability of 6/100. Also, if the winning combination is watermelon and if the winning combination is single cherry, 0 fixed balls are won with a probability of 90/100, and 1 fixed ball is won with a probability of 10/100. . If the winning combination is 2 consecutive cherries, 0 fixed balls are won with a probability of 80/100, and 1 fixed ball is won with a probability of 20/100. Also, if the winning combination is 3 consecutive cherries, 1 fixed ball is won with a probability of 98/100, and 2 fixed balls are won with a probability of 2/100. There is no case of winning one confirmed ball). In addition, if the winning combination is a chance eye, there is a probability of 49/100 to win 0 fixed balls, a probability of 50/100 to win 1 fixed ball, and a probability of 1/100 to win 2 balls. Win a fixed ball.

In step S703, the CZ determination unit 112 sets the processing result of step S701.

Next, the display determination executed in the game in which the confirmed ball determination is performed in step S701 will be described.

FIG. 25(a) schematically shows a lottery table referred to by the sub-integration unit 210 when 0 balls are determined by the confirmed ball determination in step S701 in the second specialized zone that has moved within 100 games. ing. As shown in FIG. 25(a), when the winning combination is a common bell, 0pt is won with a probability of 100/100, and the point display does not increase. Also, in any of the case of losing and the winning combination being the order of bells, there is a probability of 36/100 to win 3pt, a probability of 30/100 to win 4pt, and a probability of 30/100. Win 5pt, win 10pt with a probability of 2/100, win 20pt with a probability of 1/100, and win 30pt with a probability of 1/100. Also, if the winning role is a replay role, 5 points will be won with a probability of 50/100, 10 points will be won with a probability of 45/100, 20 points will be won with a probability of 3/100, and 20 points will be won with a probability of 2/100. Win 30pt. In addition, when the winning combination is watermelon and when the winning combination is single cherry, 10 points are won with a probability of 44/100, 20 points are won with a probability of 50/100, and 20 points are won with a probability of 6/100. Win 30pt with probability. If the winning combination is 2 cherries in a row, if the winning combination is 3 cherries in a row, or if the winning combination is a chance, 30 points will be won with a probability of 100/100.
FIG. 25(b) schematically shows a lottery table referred to by the sub-integration unit 210 when the number of confirmed balls is determined to be 1 or 2 by the determination of 1 or 2 balls in the second specialized zone that has moved within 100 games. clearly shown. As shown in FIG. 25(b), when the winning combination is a common bell, 0pt is won with a probability of 100/100, and the point display does not increase. Also, in any of the case of losing or the winning combination being the order of bells, there is a probability of 12/100 to win 3pt, a probability of 13/100 to win 4pt, and a probability of 17/100. Win 5pt, win 10pt with a probability of 2/100, win 20pt with a probability of 2/100, win 30pt with a probability of 1/100, win a confirmed ball display with a probability of 53/100 . In addition, if the winning role is a replay role, 5 points will be won with a probability of 14/100, 10 points will be won with a probability of 26/100, 20 points will be won with a probability of 4/100, and 20 points will be won with a probability of 3/100. 30pt is won, and the confirmed ball display is won with a probability of 54/100. Also, if the winning combination is watermelon, if the winning combination is single cherry, 10pt will be won with a probability of 9/100, 20pt will be won with a probability of 22/100, and 30pt will be won with a probability of 4/100. Then, you win the fixed ball display with a probability of 65/100. In addition, when the winning combination is 2 consecutive cherries, 30pts is won with a probability of 55/100, and a confirmed ball display is won with a probability of 45/100. Also, if the winning combination is 3 consecutive cherries, the player wins the fixed ball display with a probability of 100/100. Also, if the winning combination is a chance eye, the player wins 30pts with a probability of 25/100, and wins the fixed ball display with a probability of 75/100.

FIG. 27(a) schematically shows a lottery table referred to by the sub-integrating section 210 when it is determined as 0 by the confirmed ball determination in step S701 in the second specialized zone shifted to the 101st game or later. ing. Since the lottery table shown in FIG. 27(a) is exactly the same as the lottery table shown in FIG. 25(a), the description is omitted here.
FIG. 27(b) schematically shows a lottery table referred to by the sub-integration unit 210 when it is determined that there are 1 or 2 confirmed balls in the second specialized zone shifted to the 101st game or later by the determined ball determination in step S701. clearly shown. As shown in FIG. 27(b), when the winning combination is a common bell, 0pt is won with a probability of 100/100, and the point display does not increase. In addition, in any of the case of losing and the winning combination being the order of bells, there is a probability of 25/100 to win 3pt, a probability of 28/100 to win 4pt, and a probability of 35/100. Win 5pt, Win 10pt with a probability of 4/100, Win 20pt with a probability of 4/100, Win 30pt with a probability of 2/100, Win a confirmed ball display with a probability of 2/100. . In addition, if the winning role is a replay role, 5 points will be won with a probability of 30/100, 10 points will be won with a probability of 53/100, 20 points will be won with a probability of 7/100, and 20 points will be won with a probability of 5/100. 30pt is won, and the confirmed ball display is won with a probability of 3/100. Also, if the winning combination is watermelon, if the winning combination is single cherry, 10pt will be won with a probability of 20/100, 20pt will be won with a probability of 45/100, and 30pt will be won with a probability of 8/100. Then, you win the fixed ball display with a probability of 27/100. If the winning combination is 2 consecutive cherries, 30 points will be won with a probability of 55/100, and a confirmed ball display will be won with a probability of 45/100. Also, if the winning combination is 3 consecutive cherries, the player wins the fixed ball display with a probability of 100/100. In addition, when the winning combination is a chance eye, 30 points are won with a probability of 25/100, and a confirmed ball display is won with a probability of 75/100.

In step S801, the CZ determination unit 112 adds 1 to the number of games counted in the second specialized zone (denoted as count G number in FIG. 23(b)), and proceeds to step S803.

In step S803, the CZ determination unit 112 determines whether or not the number of games counted at that time has reached 5 as a result of the addition in step S801. If so, the process proceeds to step S811.

In step S805, the counted number of games is reset (the number of games is set to 0), and the process proceeds to step S807.

In step S807, a second special zone continuation lottery is executed to determine whether or not to continue the second special zone, and the process proceeds to step S809. FIG. 24(b) schematically shows a lottery table referred to by the lottery. The range of random numbers used in the lottery is 0-99.
As shown in FIG. 24(b), the lottery ends with a probability of 97/100 and continues with a probability of 3/100, regardless of the number of games transferred to the second specialized zone.

In step S809, the CZ determination unit 112 determines whether the lottery in step S807 ended or continued. .

In step S811, it is decided to shift to the normal stage, and the process proceeds to step S813.

In step S813, the CZ determination unit 112 sets the processing results of steps S801 to S811.

Since it is controlled by the processing flow of FIG. 23(b) described above, the third specialized zone is set with a predetermined number of games (five games) as one set, and is set as long as the second specialized zone continuation lottery is won. It is configured to increase in number.
In addition, although the number of games is counted by addition processing in the processing flow, the number of games may be counted by subtraction processing instead.

<Challenge Zone>
Next, the challenge zone will be explained using FIGS. 28 and 29. FIG.
FIG. 28 is a game flow showing how the game progresses in the challenge zone.
FIG. 29 is a diagram schematically showing a lottery table referred to in each determination performed in the challenge zone.

First, the introduction part is from the first game to the fifth game of the challenge zone.
The introductory part is a part in which an explanation about the challenge part is displayed in the effect display area 62 . More specifically, the introductory part is a part in which it is displayed in the effect display area 62 that the transition to the AT mode is made by succeeding in the castle gate breakthrough challenge three times (breaking through the castle gate three times).
When the challenge zone starts, the introductory part of the fifth game is always performed, and then the first challenge part is started.

Next, the first challenge part is from the 6th game to the 13th game in the challenge zone.
The challenge part consists of the 6th game to the 12th game in which the castle gate breakthrough challenge is displayed in the effect display area 62, and the 13th game in which the display contents of the effect display area 62 change depending on the success or failure of the castle gate breakthrough challenge. split up.
If the castle gate breakthrough challenge is successful, the appearance of the character breaking through the castle gate is displayed in the performance display area 62 in the 13th game. Also, if the castle gate breakthrough challenge fails, a revival challenge is displayed in the effect display area 62 in the 13th game.

The success or failure of the castle gate breakthrough challenge in the first challenge part is determined at the start of the challenge part, that is, at the start of the sixth game of the challenge zone.
FIG. 29(a) schematically shows a lottery table referred to by the CZ determination unit 112 that performs the determination. The range of random numbers used in the determination is 0-99. As shown in the figure, the castle gate breakthrough challenge in the first challenge part is configured to fail with a probability of 34/100 and succeed with a probability of 66/100. In other words, the castle gate breakthrough challenge in the first challenge part has a success probability exceeding 50%.

Here, as the process of the CZ determination unit 112, the resurrection challenge determines whether it succeeds or fails based on success/failure determination performed with reference to the lottery table shown in FIG. 29(b). The range of random numbers used in this determination is 0-99. As shown in the figure, the resurrection challenge is configured to fail with a probability of 100/100 if no fixed ball is stocked, and to succeed with a probability of 100/100 if the fixed ball is stocked. It is
In addition, the revival challenge means that in the display of the effect display area 62, instead of releasing one fixed ball display KH displayed on the game UI, it is connected to the display mode that the castle gate breakthrough challenge was successful, or the point display PH It is an effect that leads to a display mode that succeeds in the castle gate breakthrough challenge at a part of the timing of subtracting the number of points displayed in .
Here, the point that leads to the successful display mode of the castle gate breakthrough challenge is 1 point of the point display that was won in the display judgment performed according to the judgment when 1 confirmed ball is stocked in the judgment ball judgment. is. In addition, the points that lead to the successful display mode of the castle gate breakthrough challenge are 2 points of the point display that won in the display judgment performed according to the judgment when 2 confirmed balls are stocked in the judgment. is. Therefore, from the player's point of view, the points displayed on the point display PH appear as if they were a lottery (lottery) to be consumed in the revival challenge, and it seems that the revival challenge was successful when the winning lottery was drawn. It can give the player a strong impression.
In this embodiment, when both the fixed ball display KH and the point display PH are in stock, the fixed ball display KH is preferentially released, but the point display PH is given priority. You can change it to consume.

When it is displayed that the castle gate has been broken through in the 13th game of the challenge zone, or when it is displayed that the revival challenge has been successful in the 13th game of the challenge zone, the process proceeds to the second challenge part.
Alternatively, if it is displayed that the revival challenge has failed in the 13th game of the challenge zone, the player proceeds to either the non-advantageous section or the first specialized zone. Here, whether to proceed to the non-advantageous section or the first specialized zone is determined by a transfer destination lottery performed when the revival challenge fails.
FIG. 29(c) schematically shows a lottery table referred to by the CZ determination unit 112 that performs the lottery. The range of random numbers used in the lottery is 0-99. As shown in the figure, in the lottery, the non-advantageous section is determined as the transition destination with a probability of 7/100, the normal B mode is determined as the transition destination with a probability of 90/100, and the heaven mode is determined with a probability of 3/100. is determined as the migration destination. Here, the transition condition (p) illustrated in FIG. 7 is the case where the non-advantageous section is the transition destination in the lottery, and the case where the normal B mode or heaven mode is the transition destination in the lottery is illustrated in FIG. Transition condition (o).
Although not shown, if the lottery selects the normal B mode or heaven mode as the transition destination, when the first game in the first specialized zone after the transition is started, the above-described advantageous section transition processing is executed. Processing equivalent to steps S103 to S109 is performed. At this time, in step S103 (lottery for the number of ceiling games), the number of ceiling games in the normal A mode is not determined. case).

When the player stays in a non-advantageous section, the state that the castle gate is closed is displayed in the performance display area 62, and the display mode corresponds to the non-advantageous section. Therefore, the player can recognize the stay in the non-advantageous section by the display mode without checking the advantageous section display LED 25h.

Next, the second challenge part is from the 14th game to the 21st game in the challenge zone.
The challenge part consists of the 14th game to the 20th game in which the castle gate breakthrough challenge is displayed in the effect display area 62, and the 21st game in which the display contents of the effect display area 62 change depending on the success or failure of the castle gate breakthrough challenge. split up.
If the castle gate breakthrough challenge is successful, the appearance of the character breaking through the castle gate is displayed in the performance display area 62 in the 21st game. Also, if the castle gate breakthrough challenge fails, a revival challenge is displayed in the effect display area 62 in the 21st game.

The success or failure of the castle gate breakthrough challenge in the second challenge part is determined at the start of the challenge part, that is, at the start of the 14th game of the challenge zone.
The determination is made by the CZ determination unit 112 with reference to the lottery table of FIG. 29(a). As shown in the figure, the castle gate breakthrough challenge in the second challenge part is configured to fail with a probability of 66/100 and succeed with a probability of 34/100. In other words, the castle gate breakthrough challenge in the second challenge part has a success rate of less than 50%, which is lower than the castle gate breakthrough challenge in the first challenge part.

When it is displayed that the castle gate has been broken through in the 21st game of the challenge zone, or when it is displayed that the revival challenge has been successful in the 21st game of the challenge zone, the process proceeds to the third challenge part.
Alternatively, if it is displayed that the revival challenge has failed in the 21st game of the challenge zone, the player proceeds to either the non-advantageous section or the first specialized zone. Here, whether to proceed to the non-advantageous section or the first specialized zone is determined by the CZ determination unit 112 referring to the lottery table illustrated in FIG. It will be determined by a migration destination lottery that will be held.

Next, the 22nd to 29th games in the challenge zone are the third challenge part.
The challenge part consists of the 22nd game to the 28th game in which the castle gate breakthrough challenge is displayed in the effect display area 62, and the 29th game in which the display contents of the effect display area 62 change depending on the success or failure of the castle gate breakthrough challenge. split up.
If the castle gate breakthrough challenge is successful, the appearance of the character breaking through the castle gate is displayed in the performance display area 62 in the 29th game. Also, if the castle gate breakthrough challenge fails, a revival challenge is displayed in the effect display area 62 in the 29th game.

The success or failure of the castle gate breakthrough challenge in the third challenge part is determined at the start of the challenge part, that is, at the start of the 22nd game of the challenge zone.
The determination is made by the CZ determination unit 112 with reference to the lottery table of FIG. 29(a). As shown in the figure, the castle gate breakthrough challenge in the third challenge part is configured to fail with a probability of 66/100 and succeed with a probability of 34/100. In other words, the castle gate breakthrough challenge in the third challenge part has a success probability of less than 50%, and the success rate is lower than the castle gate breakthrough challenge in the first challenge part, and the castle gate breakthrough challenge in the second challenge part succeed at the same rate as

If it is displayed that the castle gate has been broken through in the 29th game of the challenge zone, or if it is displayed that the revival challenge has been successful in the 29th game of the challenge zone, the process proceeds to the addition part.
Alternatively, if it is displayed that the revival challenge has failed in the 29th game of the challenge zone, the player proceeds to either the non-advantageous section or the first specialized zone. Here, whether to proceed to the non-advantageous section or the first specialized zone is determined by the lottery illustrated in FIG. It is determined by a migration destination lottery performed by referring to the table.

Next, the 30th game of the challenge zone is an additional part. The add-on part is a part in which an add-on lottery for the number of AT mode games to be shifted to after that is performed.
The lottery is a lottery that is performed each time one of the fixed balls stocked is released in the 30th game of the challenge zone. In other words, the CZ determination unit 112 executes the lottery a number of times equal to the stock number of confirmed balls in the 30th game of the challenge zone.
FIG. 29(d) schematically shows a lottery table referred to by the CZ determination unit 112 that performs the lottery. The range of random numbers used in the lottery is 0-99. As shown in the figure, in the extra game lottery in the extra part, 10 games are won with a probability of 80/100, 20 games are won with a probability of 15/100, and 30 games are won with a probability of 5/100. is configured to
The number of games won in the extra part (0 games if the lottery is not performed) is added to the initial number of games in the AT mode (30 games), and the AT mode is started.

<Fixed ball determination and display determination in each game mode>
Next, the confirmed ball determination and display determination in each game mode explained so far will be organized here.

As described above, the display determination of the first specialized zone (see FIG. 22), the display determination of the second specialized zone starting within 100 games (see FIG. 25), and the display determination of the second special zone starting after the 101st game. The display judgment of the 2 special zones (see FIG. 27) and the percentage of winning the confirmed ball display are different from each other.
In addition, when the game that transitions to the first specialized zone (the next game that satisfies transition condition (a) or transition condition (o)) is used as a reference, the first specialized zone transitions at the start of the standard game. The second specialization zone that starts within 100 games is a specialization period that can shift from the 31st game to the 100th game from the base game, and after the 101st game. The second specialization zone to be started is a specialization period that can be transitioned from the standard game to the start of the game after the 101st game.
Therefore, in the display determination executed during the specialization period, the ratio of determining to display the second display (fixed ball display) on the display means (game UI) shifts from the standard game to the specialization period. It can be said that it changes depending on the number of games executed up to.
As a result, since the display ratio of the second display in the specialization period changes depending on the transition timing to the specialization period, it is possible to suppress the decrease in the player's willingness to play, which changes with the progress of the game, Alternatively, there is an effect that the game interest can be improved.

Here, it is assumed that the first specialized zone corresponds to the first period according to the present invention, the second specialized zone that starts within 100 games corresponds to the second period according to the present invention, and 101 games are played. If the second specialized zone that starts thereafter corresponds to the third period according to the present invention, the specialized period includes the first period and the game later than the first period (the 31st game 100th game) and a third period that can be transitioned in a later game than the second period (101st game or later).
Here, as is clear from a comparison of FIG. 22(b), FIG. 25(b) and FIG. If you win), the ratio of determining that the second display (fixed ball display) will be displayed on the display means is the second display on the display means if the grant of benefits is affirmed in the first period and the third period It can be said that it is higher than the ratio of determining to display.
As a result, even after the first period ends, the player is expected to shift to the second period, and the player's willingness to play is prevented from becoming slack (continuing the game until the 100th game). It is possible to give motivation to the player), or to improve the amusement of the game.

Also, as is clear from a comparison of FIG. 22(b), FIG. 25(b) and FIG. ), if the grant of benefits is affirmed in the third period (second specialized zone starting after the 101st game), if the grant of benefits is affirmed in the first period (first specialized zone) It can be said that the ratio of determining to display the second display on the display means is higher in the order of when the assignment of is affirmed.
As a result, in addition to the above-mentioned effect of preventing slackness, it is possible to alleviate the decrease in the player's desire to play due to a situation in which the challenge zone is not entered for a long period of time (so-called addiction), or to improve the enjoyment of the game. Effective.

Also, as is clear from a comparison between FIG. 24(a) and FIG. 26, the probability of winning the fixed ball when the winning combination is watermelon, single cherry, or double cherry starts within 100 games. The second specialized zone that starts after the 101st game is treated preferentially compared to the second specialized zone that starts after the 101st game.
Therefore, in the privilege judgment (fixed ball judgment), the ratio of affirming the award of the privilege (percentage of winning one or more fixed balls) in the second period (the second specialized zone that starts within 100 games) is It can be said that the ratio of affirming the provision of benefits in the third period (the second specialized zone started after the 101st game) is exceeded.
Furthermore, as described above, regarding the display determination, the ratio of determining that the second display is displayed on the display means when the grant of the privilege is affirmed in the second period is It can be said that it is higher than the ratio of determining to display the second display on the display means when the second display is displayed.
As a result, it is possible to enhance the effect of preventing slackness during play, or to improve the amusement of the game.

Also, as is clear from a comparison of FIG. 21, FIG. 24(a), and FIG. It is less than the percentage of winning the confirmed ball in the judgment.
Therefore, in the privilege judgment (fixed ball judgment), the ratio of affirming the grant of privileges in the first period (first specialized zone) is the second period (second specialized zone that starts within 100 games) and the It can be said that it is less than the percentage that affirms the provision of the privilege in the third period (the second specialized zone started after the 101st game).
Furthermore, as described above, in the display determination, the ratio of determining that the second display is to be displayed on the display means when the award of the privilege is affirmed in the first period is It can be said that this is lower than the ratio of determining to display the second display on the display means when the addition is affirmed.
As a result, it is possible to enhance the effect of preventing slackness during play, or to improve the amusement of the game.

Due to the features described above, the gaming machine 10 can suppress a decrease in the player's willingness to play, which changes with the progress of the game, or can improve the interest in the game.

<Modification of the present invention>
The present invention is not limited to the embodiments described above, and includes various modifications, improvements, and other aspects as long as the object of the present invention is achieved.

In the above-described embodiment, the fixed ball display corresponding to the second display is exemplified as definitively indicating the award of the privilege (stock of fixed balls), but the second display does not necessarily indicate the award of the privilege. It is not necessary, and it suffices if the degree of expectation of granting the privilege per unit amount is higher than the first display.

In the above-described embodiment, as the specialization period according to the present invention, there are three specialization zones: a first specialization zone, a second specialization zone that starts within 100 games, and a second specialization zone that starts after 101 games. Although it has been explained that there is, the second specialization zone may be regarded as a single specialization period and treated as being two specialization periods.
In addition, in addition to the above three specialization periods, the specialization period according to the present invention can treat the compensation stage as corresponding to the specialization period, and a new specialization period not exemplified in the above-described embodiment may be added. .

The rate at which the display means determines the second display in each specialized period can be changed within the scope of achieving the object of the present invention.
In the above-described embodiment, since the effect of preventing slackness is emphasized, the ratio in the second period (the second specialized zone started within 100 games) is higher than in other periods. The percentage may be increased for other time periods.
For example, by making the ratio in the first period (first specialized zone) higher than in other periods, the player stops playing (at the end of the advantageous mode (AT mode and challenge zone) so-called immediate stop) can be suppressed.
In addition, by making the ratio in the third period (the second specialized zone that starts after the 101st game) higher than in other periods, a situation where the challenge zone does not move for a long period of time (so-called addiction) Even so, it is possible to suppress the decline in motivation to play.

The ratio of affirmative granting of benefits in the specific determination in each specialization period can be changed within the scope of achieving the object of the present invention.
In the above-described embodiment, in the comparison of each specialization period, the tendency of the ratio of positive granting of benefits in the specific determination, and the tendency of the ratio of determining that the second display is to be determined by the display means in the display determination Although the description has been given of the mode in which the sex and the are matched, the present invention may also be implemented in a mode in which they do not match (a mode in which they are nested).
For example, in the privilege determination, the ratio of affirming the provision of privileges in the second period (second specialized zone started within 100 games) is the third period (second specialized zone started after 101 games) is equal to or less than the ratio of affirming the granting of benefits in the second period, and the ratio of display judgment to display the second display on the display means when the granting of benefits is affirmed in the second period is the third period may be higher than the ratio of determining to display the second display on the display means when the provision of the privilege is affirmed in the above.
As in this modified example, the ratio of affirmative granting of the privilege in the specific determination and the ratio of the determination that the second display is to be determined by the display means in the display determination are set in the second period and the third period. By forming a nested relationship, it is possible to even out the effect of preventing a decline in motivation to play in each specialization period.

In the above-described embodiment, the ratio of affirmative granting of benefits in heaven mode is lower than the ratio of affirmative granting of benefits in other normal modes. The ratio may be uniform in each mode in the normal mode), or the relationship between the ratios may be reversed.

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This embodiment includes the following technical ideas.
(1) Game mode control means for controlling state transitions between a normal mode, a specialized period, and an advantageous mode, and a privilege determination that determines whether or not to grant a privilege that enhances the advantage in the advantageous mode. and a privilege granting means, wherein it is easier to obtain balls in the advantageous mode than in the normal mode and the specialized period, and the privilege is more likely to be obtained in the specialized period than in the normal mode. is likely to be given, and a display means, and an effect control means for executing display determination related to the first display and the second display to be displayed on the display means based on the result of the privilege determination. The display means displays the amount of the first display and the amount of the second display in a visually recognizable manner, and the expected degree of granting of the privilege indicated by the second display per unit amount is the first display amount per unit amount. It is higher than the expected degree of granting of the privilege indicated by the display, and in the display determination performed during the specialization period, the ratio of determining to display the second display on the display means is higher than the standard game that the first display and the second display are displayed on the display means during both the specialization period and the other period, depending on the number of games played before transitioning to the specialization period; Characteristic game machine.
(2) The specialization period includes a first period, a second period that can be shifted in a game later than the first period, and a third period that can be transitioned in a game later than the second period and a period, and the display determination is based on the ratio of determining that the second display is to be displayed on the display means when the grant of the privilege is affirmed in the second period, the first period and the The gaming machine according to (1), wherein the ratio of determining that the second display is to be displayed on the display means when the provision of the privilege is affirmed in the third period is high.
(3) The display determination is as follows: if the grant of the privilege is affirmed in the second period, if the grant of the privilege is affirmed in the third period, and if the grant of the privilege is affirmed in the first period; The gaming machine according to (2), wherein the ratio of determining to display the second display on the display means is higher in the order of .
(4) In the privilege determination, the rate of affirming the granting of the privilege in the second period is equal to or less than the rate of affirming the granting of the privilege in the third period, and the display determination is the second The ratio of determining that the second display is displayed on the display means when the grant of the privilege is affirmed in the period is the second display when the grant of the privilege is affirmed in the third period. The gaming machine according to (2) or (3), which is higher than the ratio of determining to display on the display means.
(5) The privilege determination is that the rate of affirming the granting of the privilege in the first period is less than the rate of affirming the granting of the privilege in the second period and the third period, and the display determination is the ratio of determining that the second display is to be displayed on the display means when the provision of the privilege is affirmed in the first period, and the provision of the privilege in the second period and the third period is The gaming machine according to (4), wherein the ratio of determining to display the second display on the display means when the result is affirmative is low.
(a) at least one of the conditions for transitioning from the normal mode to the advantageous mode is to play the number of games determined by a predetermined lottery, and the normal mode includes a first normal mode; A second normal mode in which the number of games determined by the predetermined lottery is likely to be smaller than in the first normal mode, and the first period includes a transition from the advantageous mode to the normal mode. The first period, which can be triggered by the transition from the advantageous mode to the first normal mode, and the transition from the advantageous mode to the second normal mode. The gaming machine according to any one of (2) to (5), wherein a ratio of displaying the second display on the display means is different when compared with the started first period.
(b) the display determination may determine that the first display is to be displayed on the display means both when the provision of the privilege is affirmed and when the provision of the privilege is denied; It may be determined to display the second display on the display means when the grant of the privilege is affirmative, and to display the second display on the display means when the grant of the privilege is denied. The gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (5), wherein there is no case of determining
(c) a main control board and a sub control board unidirectionally connected for communication from the main control board, wherein the privilege determination by the privilege granting means is executed by the main control board, and the effect control; The gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (5), wherein the display determination by means is executed by the sub control board.

10 gaming machine 20 front door 21 upper panel 22 lower panel 23 bet button 23a maximum bet button 23b single bet button 24 menu selection button 24a cross key button 24b decision button 25 status display LED
25a Input number display LED
25b Storage number display LED
25c Obtained number display LED
25d Instruction display LED
25e Replay display LED
25f Game start display LED
25g input possible display LED
25h Advantageous section display LED
26 Start lever 27 (27L, 27C, 27R) Stop button 27a Stop possible indicator LED
31 Medal slot 32 Checkout button 33 Medal return button 34 Door lock 35 Medal ejection slot 36 (36a, 36b, 36c, 36d, 36e, 36f, 36g, 36h) Decoration LED
37 Lower plate 38 (38a, 38b, 38c, 38d) Speaker ports 40a, 40b Various sensors 41 (41a, 41b, 41c, 41d, 41e, 41f, 41g, 41h) Decoration LED board 42 Status display LED board 43 Stop button board 43a stop button sensor 44 start lever sensor 45 bet button board 45a maximum bet button sensor 45b single bet button sensor 45c push button sensor 46 menu selection button board 46a cross key button sensor 46b enter button sensor 47 medal selector 47a medal selector body 47b medal Blocker 47c Medal passing sensor 48 Setting change device 48a Setting key switch 48b Setting change switch 48c Setting display LED
48d Setting key cover 49 (49a, 49b, 49c, 49d) Speaker 51 Inserted medal passage 52 Payout medal passage 53 Return medal passage 54 Stored medal passage 60 Game machine body 62 Effect display area 63 Effect display device 64 Reel frame 65 (65L) , 65C, 65R) Reel 66 (66L, 66C, 66R) Reel sensor 67 (67L, 67C, 67R) Reel lighting board 68 Reel motor 90 Outer frame 91 Power supply 92 Power switch 93 Medal storage 94 Medal payout port 95 Medal auxiliary Storage compartment 96 Hinge portion 96a Upper hinge portion 96b Middle hinge portion 96c Lower hinge portion 100 Main boards 101, 201 CPU
102, 202 RAM
103, 203 ROMs
110 game state control unit 111 game mode control unit 120 internal lottery unit 130 role flag setting unit 140 rotation control unit 150 display pattern determination unit 160 command generation unit 170 external output unit 200 sub-board 210 sub-integration unit 220 effect display unit 230 sound Output part 240 LED light emitting part L1 to L5 line

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game state control means for controlling state transitions between a normal state, a specialized state, and an advantageous state;
a privilege granting means for executing privilege determination to determine the granting of a privilege that increases the degree of advantage in the advantageous state;
with
Compared to the normal state and the specialized state, the advantageous state has a higher ball payout rate, which indicates the expected value of the number of medals paid out in the game with respect to the number of medals used in one game. ,
In the specialized state, the benefits are more likely to be given than in the normal state,
display means;
Effect control means for executing display determination related to the first display and the second display to be displayed on the display means based on the result of the privilege determination;
further comprising
The display means displays the amount of the first display and the amount of the second display in a visually recognizable manner,
the degree of expectation of granting the privilege indicated by the second display per unit amount is higher than the degree of expectation of granting the privilege indicated by the first display per unit amount;
The specialized states include a first state, a second state that can be shifted in a game later than the first state, and a third state that can be shifted in a game later than the second state, includes
In the display determination, the ratio of determining that the privilege is granted in the second state and the second display is displayed on the display means is the same as the privilege is granted in the first state and the third state. Higher than the ratio of determining to display the second display on the display means ,
The first display is displayed in the first display area both in the specialized state and in the normal state,
The second display is displayed in a second display area different from the first display area in both the specialized state and the normal state,
In the advantageous state, the privilege indicated by the second display is preferentially processed over the privilege indicated by the first display.
A gaming machine characterized by:

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