JP7154627B2 - game machine - Google Patents

Description

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

Among gaming machines represented by reel-type gaming machines, those that have game characteristics that allow the number of game media to be acquired during a big bonus to be increased by technical intervention called "replay removal" have hitherto been known. existed (for example, Patent Document 1)

JP 2006-167634 A

Since it is difficult to realize the game playability of the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1 under the current rules, there is a need for players who miss the game playability.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and provides a gaming machine capable of meeting the needs of players with new game features and improving their interest in games.

According to the present invention, a plurality of reels on which a plurality of types of symbols are displayed, and a stop button provided corresponding to each of the plurality of reels and receiving an operation that triggers the stop of the rotating reel. , a gaming machine comprising game mode management means for managing a plurality of types of game modes, production means, and production control means for controlling the production means, wherein the plurality of types of game modes include a specific game mode is included, the production control means can cause the production means to execute a first production in a specific game executed in the specific game mode, and the end condition of the specific game mode is , a first condition that is satisfied when the stop button is operated in the first operation mode in the specific game, and a second condition that is satisfied when the game is played a predetermined number of times after the specific game mode is started. , and when the stop button is operated in a second operation mode different from the first operation mode in the game in which the first effect is executed, the specific game mode continues, and the specific game mode continues. After the end of the game mode, the more the number of games played from the start of the specific game mode to the satisfaction of the first condition, the more advantageous it becomes, and the specific game mode is the second When the second condition is satisfied without satisfying one condition, the specific game mode tends to be disadvantageous compared to when the specific game mode ends when the first condition is satisfied. The types of game modes include a normal mode, an advantageous mode that is more advantageous in obtaining game media than the normal mode, and a specialized mode that increases the degree of advantage in obtaining game media in the advantageous mode. There are a plurality of specialized modes with different degrees of increasing the degree of advantage relating to the acquisition of game media in the advantageous mode, and the number of games played from the start of the specific game mode to the satisfaction of the first condition is There is provided a gaming machine characterized in that, as the number of game media increases, it becomes easier to shift to the specialized mode, which increases the degree of advantage in obtaining game media in the advantageous mode, after the specific game mode ends. be.

According to the present invention, there is provided a gaming machine capable of meeting the needs of players with new playability and improving the amusement of the game.

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. 8(a) is a time chart showing a specific example of game progress in the normal mode, and FIG. 8(b) is a diagram showing the display mode of the effect display area in the start game of the normal mode. FIG. 9(a) is a time chart showing a specific example of game progress in the normal mode, and FIG. 9(b) shows the display of the effect display area 62 in the game in which the first cycle is promoted from level 1 to level 2. FIG. 4 is a diagram showing an embodiment; FIG. 10(a) is a time chart showing a specific example of game progress in the normal mode, and FIG. 10(b) is a display of the effect display area 62 in the game in which the second cycle is promoted from level 1 to level 2. FIG. 4 is a diagram showing an embodiment; FIG. 11(a) is a diagram schematically showing a lottery table related to the periodic zone lottery, and FIG. 11(b) is a diagram schematically showing a lottery table related to the first periodic zone promotion lottery. 11(c) is a diagram schematically showing a lottery table related to the second period zone promotion lottery. FIG. 12(a) is a diagram showing the display mode of the effect display area related to the first aiming effect while the reels are rotating, and FIG. 12(b) is a view showing the effect display related to the first aiming effect while the reels are stopped. FIG. 12(c) is a diagram showing a display mode of the area, and FIG. 12(c) is a diagram schematically showing a lottery table for the shift lottery for the first chance stage. FIG. 13(a) is a diagram showing the display mode of the effect display area related to the second aiming effect while the reels are rotating, and FIG. 13(b) is a view showing the effect display related to the second aiming effect while the reels are stopped. FIG. 13(c) is a diagram showing a display mode of the area, and FIG. 13(c) is a diagram schematically showing a lottery table for the shift lottery relating to the second chance stage. FIG. 14(a) is a diagram showing the display mode of the effect display area related to the third aim effect while the reels are rotating, and FIG. 14(b) is a view showing the effect display related to the third aim effect while the reels are stopped. FIG. 14(c) is a diagram showing a display mode of the area, and FIG. 14(c) is a diagram schematically showing a lottery table for a transition lottery related to the super chance stage. FIG. 15 is a diagram showing the flow of reel stop when the stop buttons are operated in the correct operation order and at the correct operation timing when the operation condition Bell is derived. FIG. 16 shows the flow of reel stop when the stop button is operated in the correct operation order and the stop button is operated at an operation timing different from the correct operation timing when the operation condition Bell is derived. It is a diagram. FIG. 17 is a diagram showing the flow of reel stop when the stop button is operated in an operation order different from the correct operation order when the operation condition Bell is derived. FIG. 18 is a diagram showing a notification mode of Bell Navi by an instruction display LED. FIG. 19 is a diagram showing a display mode related to the bell navigator by the effect display device. FIG. 20 is a diagram showing a display mode related to Bell Navi by the effect display device. FIG. 21(a) shows the display mode of the effect display area during reel rotation in a game in which the operation condition bell is derived in the challenge preparation stage, and FIG. 21(b) shows the operation condition in the challenge preparation stage In the game in which the bell is drawn, the display mode of the effect display area when all the reels are stopped is shown, and FIG. there is FIG. 22(a) schematically shows a lottery table for the fall lottery for the challenge stage, and FIG. 22(b) schematically shows a lottery table for the remaining game subtraction lottery for the challenge stage. FIG. 22(c) schematically shows a lottery table for item lottery relating to the challenge stage, and FIG. 22(d) schematically shows a lottery table for transition lottery at the time of falling. FIG. 23(a) is a diagram showing the display mode of the effect display area related to the fourth aim effect while the reels are rotating, and FIG. 23(b) is a view showing the effect display related to the fourth aim effect while the reels are stopped. It is a figure which shows the display mode of an area|region. FIG. 24(a) schematically shows a lottery table for a transition lottery to the special mode, and FIG. 24(b) schematically shows a lottery table for a transition lottery at the end of the AT. FIG. 25(a) is a diagram showing the display mode of the effect display area related to the fifth aim effect while the reels are rotating, and FIG. 25(b) is a view showing the effect display related to the fifth aim effect while the reels are stopped. It is a figure which shows the display mode of an area|region. Fig.26 (a) is a flowchart which concerns on a fellow gathering stage process, and FIG.26(b) has shown typically the lottery table of the 1st lottery concerning fellow gathering. FIG. 27(a) is a diagram showing the display mode of the effect display area related to the sixth aim effect while the reels are rotating, and FIG. 27(b) is a view showing the effect display related to the sixth aim effect while the reels are stopped. It is a figure which shows the display mode of an area|region. FIG. 28 is a time chart showing a specific example of progress of the game in the gathering stage. FIG. 29(a) schematically shows a lottery table related to a battle stage damage lottery for friend A, and FIG. 29(b) schematically shows a lottery table related to a battle stage damage lottery for friend B. FIG. 29(c) schematically shows a lottery table related to the battle stage damage lottery for fellow C, and FIG. 29(d) is a lottery table for the battle stage damage lottery for fellow D is schematically shown. FIG. 30 is a diagram showing a specific example of game progress in the second specialized stage. FIG. 31(a) schematically shows a lottery table related to an additional lottery performed when the second specialized stage ends in the first game, and FIG. 31(b) shows FIG. 31(c) schematically shows a lottery table related to the additional lottery that is performed when the second game ends, and FIG. Such a lottery table is schematically shown, and FIG. 31(d) schematically shows a lottery table relating to an additional lottery to be performed when the second specialized stage ends in the fourth game.

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 Also, in the following description, "game" and "game" are synonymous.

<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 gaming machine 10 according to the present invention is a so-called reel-type gaming machine (slot machine), and includes a plurality of reels on which a plurality of types of symbols are displayed, and a plurality of reels provided corresponding to each of the plurality of reels to rotate. It comprises at least a stop button for receiving an operation that triggers the stopping of the reels that are in play, a game mode management means for managing a plurality of kinds of game modes, a performance means, and a performance control means for controlling the performance means.
The plurality of reels corresponds to, for example, the reel 65 (reel 65L, reel 65C, reel 65R).
The stop buttons correspond to, for example, the stop buttons 27 (stop button 27L, stop button 27C, stop button 27R).
The game mode management means, for example, corresponds to the main substrate 100 (game mode control section 111).
For example, the effect display device 63 corresponds to the effect means.
The effect control means corresponds to, for example, the sub-board 200 (the sub-integration section 210 and the effect display section 220).

The plurality of types of game modes include a specific game mode (companion gathering stage), and the effect control means is a specific game (a game from which a special replay is derived) executed in the specific game mode. It is possible to cause the effect means to execute one effect (sixth aim effect) (see FIG. 27 in particular).
In addition, the end condition of the specific game mode includes the first condition that is satisfied when the stop button is operated in the first operation mode (operation order other than reverse press) in the specific game, and the start of the specific game mode. There is a second condition that is satisfied when the game is played a predetermined number of times (for example, 20 times) after being played, and a second operation mode different from the first operation mode in the game in which the first effect is executed ( When the stop button is operated by reverse push), a specific game mode continues.

The gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment tends to become more advantageous as the number of games performed from the start of the specific game mode to the satisfaction of the first condition increases after the specific game mode is finished. And, when the specific game mode ends by satisfying the second condition without satisfying the first condition, compared to when the specific game mode ends by satisfying the first condition It is characterized by being likely to be disadvantageous.
That is, the gaming machine 10 has a new game property in which the condition for ending a specific game mode affects the advantage/disadvantage of subsequent game development, and the game property is similar to conventional replay elimination. It is different from the game property that makes the game state (big bonus) advantageous during stay.
Therefore, the gaming machine 10 can give new interest to the player, and improve the interest 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 mode 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 interrupted while the game is progressing with developments advantageous to the player, such as in the AT mode.

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 to the start of rotation of the reels 65 in the current game exceeds a predetermined delay time, that is, the 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.

Therefore, it can be said that the gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment includes a plurality of reels (reels 65L, 65C, and 65R) on which a plurality of types of symbols are displayed.

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 as a bet button to increase the number of inserted credits by subtracting credits according to the operation as described above. 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 the state where 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 the execution of the button suggestion effect. 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 a correct operation condition 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 according to the present embodiment is provided with a stop button (stop button 27) provided corresponding to each of the plurality of reels (reels 65) and receiving an operation that triggers the stopping of the spinning reels. It can be said that it is a thing.

The stop button 27 in the present embodiment includes a stop possible display LED 27a and is surrounded by a light transmissive member. The stop button 27 is designed to inform the player whether or not the stop possible condition is satisfied by the lighting color of the stop possible display LED 27a.
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 section 110 includes a game mode control section 111 .
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 mode and replay time (RT) according to predetermined conditions. The game mode and the replay time affect the probability of winning a combination selected by the internal lottery section 120 in the same way as the set value.

A game mode control unit 111 included in the game state control unit 110 manages a plurality of types of game modes, which will be described later. Details of the state transition of the game mode 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 (a 2-byte random number is used in this embodiment, the range of which is 0 to 65535) updated by the gaming state control unit 110, 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 section 120 include Replay, Bell, Watermelon, Weak Cherry, Strong 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 is allowed to be applied to a gaming machine that wins the bonus combination.

Therefore, it can be said that the gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment comprises an internal lottery means (internal lottery unit 120) that derives one internal lottery result from a plurality of types of internal lottery results by lottery.

Replay is a replay combination that allows the next game to be played without inserting new medals by winning a prize.
Replays are distinguished into normal replays and special replays.
A normal replay is a replay combination in which the replay symbols are aligned with any of the lines L1 to L5 regardless of the operation conditions of the stop button 27. FIG.
The special replay is a replay combination in which a target effect can be executed in the derived game, and by pressing backward (stopping the reel 65R first), the replay symbols are not aligned, and other operation orders (reel 65L or This is a replay combination in which the replay symbols are aligned with any of the lines L1 to L5 by stopping the reel 65C first.
Details of the special replay and aiming effect will be described later.

Bell, watermelon, weak cherry, strong cherry, and chance eye are small combinations in which medals are paid out by winning.
Bells are differentiated into operating condition bells and common bells. Operation condition Bell is a small combination in which a bell and another small combination (a small combination in which the number of payouts due to winning is one) are duplicated. A bell is won by operating it, and one small win is won by operating the stop button 27 under an incorrect operation condition. 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.
Details of the operation condition bell will be described later.

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. Here, the stop control of the reels 65 by the rotation control section 140 is performed based on the winning combination derived by the internal lottery section 120 .

Therefore, based on the internal lottery result derived by the internal lottery means (internal lottery section 120) and the operation of the stop button 27, the stop control means (rotational control means) for executing the control to stop the plurality of reels 65 that are rotating. 140).

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, a hall computer, a 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 player is staying in the challenge mode described later, information indicating that the AT mode described later has started, or Information indicating that the user is staying in the AT mode, information indicating that an error has occurred, and 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 the effect 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.
Each transition condition shown in FIG. 7 will be described below, but this is not an exhaustive list of the transition conditions necessary for carrying out the present invention. Alternatively, the illustrated transition conditions 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 section is an advantageous game mode (challenge mode, AT mode, and additional specialized mode), and a period during which it is possible to perform a determination related to the transition to the game mode and a determination to increase the advantageous degree of the game mode. .
On the other hand, the non-advantageous section is a period during which the determination relating to the transition to the advantageous game mode and the determination for increasing the advantageous degree of the game mode are not executed.

When the setting value is changed by the setting change device 48, the non-advantageous section is first started, and when the transition condition (1) is satisfied in the non-advantageous section, the process shifts to the advantageous section. Here, transition condition (1) 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.
In FIG. 7, the transition destination from which the non-advantageous section is the transition source is illustrated as being in the normal mode, but it may be limited to a specific stage (for example, normal stage) in the normal mode. , and all stages. Also, there may be a case where the non-advantageous section shifts to a game mode other than the normal mode via a route (not shown).

The advantageous section includes a normal mode, a challenge mode, an AT mode, and an additional specialized mode.

The normal mode is a game mode designed so that the period of stay is the longest compared to other game modes.
Normal mode includes normal stage, first chance stage, second chance stage, super chance stage, transition high probability stage A, transition high probability stage B, and transition high probability stage C, according to each transition condition described later. The game progresses by transitioning each stage.

The normal stage is designed for each of the other stages in normal mode (1st chance stage, 2nd chance stage, super chance stage, transition high probability stage A, transition high probability stage B, and transition high probability stage C) It is structured so that the period of stay is longer than that.
When the transition condition (2) is satisfied in the normal stage, the transition to the first chance stage occurs, when the transition condition (3) is satisfied in the normal stage, the second chance stage is transitioned, and when the transition condition (4) is satisfied in the normal stage, the super Move to the chance stage.
Also, when the transition condition (5) is satisfied in the first chance stage, the transition to the normal stage is performed, and when the transition condition (6) is satisfied in the second chance stage, the normal stage is transitioned, and the transition condition (7) is set in the super chance stage. When it is satisfied, it shifts to the normal stage.
Details of the transition conditions (2) to (7) will be described later.

Although not shown in FIG. 7, when the power is restored in the normal mode (when the power is turned on without changing the settings), the game is resumed from the normal stage after a predetermined initial process is executed. The game mode is controlled by the game mode control unit 111 so that the mode starts.

The first chance stage shifts to the transition high probability stage A when the transition condition (8) is satisfied.
The second chance stage shifts to the transition high probability stage B when the transition condition (9) is satisfied.
The super chance stage moves to the transition high certainty stage A when the transition condition (10) is satisfied, moves to the transition high certainty stage B when the transition condition (11) is satisfied, and the transition condition (12) When the transition condition (12) is satisfied, the transition is highly certain Move to stage C.
Details of the transition conditions (8) to (12) will be described later.

When the normal mode satisfies the transition condition (13), it transitions to the initial stage of the AT mode.
An example corresponding to the transition condition (13) is winning a lottery for transition to the AT mode based on the derivation of the internal lottery result (specific rare combination) in the normal mode.
Here, the frequency of satisfying transition condition (13) is preferably lower than the frequency of satisfying transition condition (14), which will be described later. The route that transitions to AT mode via challenge mode (route that satisfies transition condition (14)) is more likely to be in AT mode than the route that directly hits AT mode (route that satisfies transition condition (13)). This is because the sense of accomplishment of reaching the goal is likely to be heightened, and thus the interest in the game as a whole can be enhanced.

When the transition condition (14) is satisfied, the normal mode shifts to the challenge preparation stage of the challenge mode.
Here, as equivalent to the transition condition (14), for example, winning a lottery to transition to the challenge mode, which is performed by consuming the points earned during the stay in the high-probability transition stage A to the high-probability transition stage C, Winning a lottery to transition to challenge mode based on the derivation of internal lottery results (specific rare roles) in other game modes (normal stage, 1st chance stage, 2nd chance stage, super chance stage) in normal mode , and reaching the ceiling game.
In the present embodiment, for any transition high-accuracy stage (transition high-accuracy stage A, transition high-accuracy stage B, and transition high-accuracy stage C), other game modes in the normal mode (normal stage, first chance stage, It is preferable that the transition to the challenge mode is preferentially treated (the frequency of transition to the challenge mode is high) compared to the second chance stage and super chance stage).
Further, the transition high-probability stage C is configured to be preferentially treated to the transition to the challenge mode than both the transition high-probability stage A and the transition high-probability stage B. Here, ``preferential treatment for transition to challenge mode'' means, for example, the frequency of obtaining the above points, the number of points obtained at once, or a challenge mode that consumes equivalent points The ratio of winning in the lottery to transition to is high, and it is configured to satisfy at least one of them.
Details of the ceiling game in this embodiment will be described later.

Note that the gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment will be described below assuming that there is no case of shifting from the normal mode to the special addition mode. may be implemented.

The challenge preparation stage of the challenge mode will be described in detail later, but after the transition, the notification related to the correct operation order of the operation condition bell (hereinafter, the notification may be referred to as "bell navigation") is performed a predetermined number of times (for example, , 5 times), and after that, it shifts to the challenge stage.
Therefore, the transition condition (15) is that Bell Navi is performed five times in the challenge preparation stage, and when this condition is satisfied, the transition to the challenge stage is made.

The challenge stage of the challenge mode, details of which will be described later, is played the number of times set for the challenge stage, or falls before the number of games set for the challenge stage is performed. It is a game mode that ends when you do.
Specifically, the transition condition (16) is that the challenge stage is played a set number of times, and when the condition is satisfied, the transition to the initial stage of the AT mode is made.
The transition condition (17) is that the user falls before the number of games set for the challenge stage is played, and the normal mode is determined as the transition destination after the fall. mode. In addition, although the transition destination when the transition condition (17) is satisfied is the normal stage in this embodiment, the implementation of the present invention is not limited to this and may be transitioned to another game mode.
The transition condition (18) is that the player falls before the number of games set for the challenge stage is played, and a non-advantageous section is determined as a transition destination after the fall, and if this condition is satisfied. Move to a non-advantageous section.
Details of the setting of the number of games played for the challenge stage, the fall in the challenge stage, and the determination of the transition destination after the fall in the present embodiment will be described later.

When shifting from another game mode to AT mode, first, it shifts to the initial stage.
The initial stage is a game mode in which the player stays during a period from the transition until the game is played a predetermined number of times (for example, 5 times).
Therefore, the transition condition (19) is that the game is played a predetermined number of times after transitioning to the initial stage, and when this condition is satisfied, the transition to the AT main stage is made.

The initial stage is a period during which the number of initial games to be given to the AT main stage to be shifted to thereafter is determined based on the internal lottery result (winning combination) derived in the game played during the stay.
Although the details of the process for determining the initial number of games will be omitted in this embodiment, for example, the configuration is such that the initial number of games is determined to be 30 games on average.
Note that the AT mode of the present embodiment exemplifies an AT (game number management system AT) managed by the number of games as described above. method AT) may be employed, or AT managed by the difference in the number of medals earned and consumed (AT of difference number management method) may be employed.

When the initial stage ends, the AT main stage is entered.
The AT main stage is a game mode in which, in principle, Bell-navigation is performed when the operation condition Bell is derived, and is an advantageous game mode in that medals increase if operated according to the instructed operation condition. The amount of increase in medals per game in the AT main stage can be changed as appropriate, and is, for example, about nine.
The number of games in the AT main stage (stay period) will increase when the initial number of games determined in the initial stage is awarded, and will be based on the internal lottery results (winning hands) derived in the AT main stage. It can be increased when winning an extra lottery or when an extra process is performed in an extra special mode, which will be described later.

When the AT main stage satisfies the transition condition (20), it shifts to the normal mode. Here, the condition is that the AT main stage ends when the number of games given to the AT main stage reaches 0, and the normal mode is determined as the transition destination after the end.
When the AT main stage satisfies the transition condition (21), it shifts to the non-advantageous section. Here, the condition is that the AT main stage ends when the number of games given to the AT main stage reaches 0, and a non-advantageous section is determined as a transition destination after the end.
The determination of the transition destination at the end of the AT main stage in this embodiment will be described later.

When the AT main stage satisfies the transition condition (22), it transitions to the AT mode ending stage. Here, the condition is that the number of medals obtained in the AT mode exceeds a predetermined number (for example, 2400). Here, the ending stage is a game mode in which an effect is performed to notify that the transition condition (22) is satisfied, and the effect display area 62 has a dedicated display mode different from the AT main stage (for the ending stage video is played).
When the ending stage satisfies the transition condition (23), it always shifts to a non-advantageous section. Here, the condition is that the number of medals obtained in the AT mode exceeds a predetermined number (for example, 2400).

When the AT main stage satisfies the transition condition (24), it transitions to the companion gathering stage of the additional specialized mode.
The companion gathering stage shifts to the battle stage when the transition condition (25) is satisfied, and shifts to the first specialized stage when the transition condition (25) is satisfied.
The battle stage shifts to the first specialization stage when the transition condition (27) is satisfied, shifts to the second specialization stage when the transition condition (28) is satisfied, and the third specialization when the transition condition (29) is satisfied. Move to stage.
The first specialized stage shifts to the AT main stage when the transition condition (30) is satisfied, the second specialized stage shifts to the AT main stage when the transition condition (31) is satisfied, and the third specialized stage is the transition condition When (32) is satisfied, the AT main stage is entered.
The details of the transition conditions (24) to (32) will be explained again when the additional specialized mode is explained.

Although not shown in FIG. 7, the number of games given to the AT main stage in the additional specialized mode (especially the first specialized stage, the second specialized stage, and the third specialized stage) was added. As a result, similar to transition condition (22), when it is determined that the number of medals to be obtained in AT mode exceeds a predetermined number (for example, 2400), whether or not transition conditions (30) to (32) are satisfied. Regardless, it is preferable to move to the ending stage.

<Regarding the first periodic zone and the second periodic zone in the normal mode>
In order to describe the transition conditions (2) to (7), reference will be made to the first periodic zone and the second periodic zone in the normal mode using FIGS. 8 to 11. FIG.
FIG. 8(a) is a time chart showing a specific example of game progress in the normal mode, and FIG. 8(b) is a diagram showing the display mode of the effect display area 62 in the start game of the normal mode.
FIG. 9(a) is a time chart showing a specific example of game progress in the normal mode, and FIG. 9(b) shows the display of the effect display area 62 in the game in which the first cycle is promoted from level 1 to level 2. FIG. 4 is a diagram showing an embodiment;
FIG. 10(a) is a time chart showing a specific example of game progress in the normal mode, and FIG. 10(b) is a display of the effect display area 62 in the game in which the second cycle is promoted from level 1 to level 2. FIG. 4 is a diagram showing an embodiment;
FIG. 11(a) is a diagram schematically showing a lottery table related to the periodic zone lottery, and FIG. 11(b) is a diagram schematically showing a lottery table related to the first periodic zone promotion lottery. 11(c) is a diagram schematically showing a lottery table related to the second period zone promotion lottery.
Here, the "starting game of the normal mode" is the first game to be shifted to the normal mode from another game mode (non-advantageous section, challenge mode, AT mode in this embodiment), as shown in FIG. , and is labeled as "start" in FIGS. 9A and 10A.
The numerical values shown in the time charts of FIGS. 8(a), 9(a), and 10(a) refer to the number of times the game has been played up to that timing based on the start game of the normal mode. represent. In other words, the timing to which each numerical value is attached is the end of the game of the number indicated by the numerical value (when the last reel is stopped) when the first game is the start game of the normal mode. represent.

The normal mode in this embodiment is provided with two periodic zones with different periodicities. The first cycle zone (hereinafter referred to as the first cycle zone) is repeated with 80 games as a cycle based on the starting game of the normal mode, and is shown in FIGS. 8(a) and 9(a). ) and the time chart of FIG. The second periodic zone (hereinafter referred to as the second periodic zone) repeats one cycle of 120 games based on the start game of the normal mode. ) and the time chart of FIG.
The periodicity management (counting of the number of games played) of the first periodic zone and the second periodic zone is performed by the game mode control section 111 .
In the following description, the periodicity of 80 games for the first periodic zone and the periodicity of 120 games for the second periodic zone will not be disrupted (counting of the number of games related to periodicity will not be interrupted). However, the periodicity described above may be broken. For example, when staying in transition high-probability stage A to transition high-probability stage C, which will be described later, the number of games related to the above periodicity may not be counted. Alternatively, an effect (a so-called fake sign) that notifies the user that the game will not shift after encouraging the possibility of shifting to the challenge mode may not count the number of games related to the above periodicity.

The first period zone and the second period zone are during one cycle, regarding the transition rate from transition high probability stage A to transition high probability stage C, period during which preferential treatment is given compared to the normal stage (hereinafter referred to as the period are collectively referred to as a chance stage). In addition, the first and second period zones are designed to have a plurality of levels, and the length of the chance stage provided in one period changes according to each level.
For example, in the first cycle zone, chance stages of 5 games for level 1, 10 games for level 2, and 20 games for level 3 are provided in one cycle (80 games). In the second cycle zone, chance stages of 5 games for level 1, 10 games for level 2, and 20 games for level 3 are provided in one cycle (120 games).
Of course, the longer the stay period of the chance stage, the easier it is to shift to the transition high certainty stage A to the transition high certainty stage C. Then, as described above, the transition high-probability stage A to transition high-probability stage C are challenge modes compared to other game modes in the normal mode (normal stage, first chance stage, second chance stage, super chance stage) Since the rate of transition to AT mode is preferentially treated in challenge mode compared to normal mode, the higher the level set in the first period zone and the second period zone, the later The game development of is advantageous.

The levels of the first cycle zone and the second cycle zone are determined by a cycle zone lottery performed by the game mode control unit 111 when shifting to the normal mode (when the start lever 26 is operated in the start game of the normal mode). .
The range of random numbers used in the period zone lottery is 0 to 99, and as shown in FIG. Win and win level 3 with a 2/100 chance.
When level 1 is won, level 1 is set for the levels of the first cycle zone and the second cycle zone in the start game of the normal mode. Further, when level 2 is won, level 2 is set for the levels of the first cycle zone and the second cycle zone in the start game of the normal mode. Further, when level 3 is won, level 3 is set for the levels of the first cycle zone and the second cycle zone in the start game of the normal mode.
Note that FIG. 11A illustrates a lottery table in which the lottery probabilities related to periodic zone lotteries are common (invariant regardless of set values or internal lottery results (winning combination)), but the set values and internal lottery are shown as examples. The lottery probability may change according to the result.
In addition, in the periodic zone lottery according to the present embodiment, the same level is set for the first periodic zone and the second periodic zone. .

At the time of transition to the normal mode, the game mode control unit 111, based on the level determined by the period zone lottery, determines the staying period of the chance stage set in the subsequent first and second period zones (starting game of the normal mode is set as the first game, and the staying period of the chance stage set until reaching the ceiling game) is determined. It should be noted that the ceiling game in the present embodiment is reached by playing the first periodic zone nine times (playing the second periodic zone six times) without going through the non-advantageous section. As described above, when shifting from the challenge mode to the normal mode (when the transition condition (17) is satisfied), and when shifting from the AT mode to the normal mode (when the transition condition (20) is satisfied), non- Since the start game of the normal mode is performed without going through the advantageous section, the number of cycle zones counted up to that point is carried over. Therefore, when shifting from the challenge mode or AT mode to the normal mode, the ceiling game is reached in a smaller number of games.

FIG. 8(a) is a chance stage determined based on the fact that level 1 is determined by the periodic zone lottery and the levels of the first and second periodic zones in the start game of the normal mode are level 1. This is an example of the period of stay of
Specifically, for the first period zone, the 41st to 45th games will be the chance stage for the first period, the 156th to 160th games will be the chance stage for the second period, and the third period will be the chance stage. It illustrates that the 161st game to the 165th game are chance stages.
As for the first period zone, the chance stages are 81st to 85th games in the first period, and the chance stages are 156th to 160th games in the second period.

Here, the game mode control unit 111 sets the chance stage under the following conditions.
The game mode control unit 111 sets the first chance stage during the period during which the first period zone is in the chance stage and the second period zone is not in the chance stage. The game mode control unit 111 sets the second chance stage during the period in which the first period zone is not in the chance stage and the second period zone is in the chance stage. The game mode control unit 111 sets the super chance stage during the period of the chance stage in the first period zone and the period of the chance stage in the second period zone.
Therefore, in the time chart illustrated in FIG. 8(a), the length of stay in the game mode is as follows. A normal stage (period indicated as "Normal") is set in the start game (1st game) to 40th game of the normal mode, and the first chance stage ("1st" is indicated in the 41st game to 45th game). Period) is set, the normal stage is set in the 46th game to the 80th game, the 2nd chance stage is set in the 81st game to the 85th game (the period indicated as "2nd"), and the 86th game to the 155th game A normal stage is set, a super chance stage (period indicated as "super") is set in games 156 to 160, a first chance stage is set in games 161 to 165, and a stage is set in games 166 to 240. A normal stage is set. In FIG. 8A, the game mode transitions after the 241st game are not shown, but chance stages are set based on the conditions described above.

FIG. 8(b) shows the display contents of the effect display area 62 in the start game of the normal mode shown in FIG. 8(a). It should be noted that FIG. 8(b) merely illustrates the display necessary for the explanation of the present invention, and other displays may be displayed in the effect display area 62. FIG.
As shown in FIG. 8(b), in the effect display area 62, a period display W1 representing the stay period of the chance stage set in the first period zone and the stay period of the chance stage set in the second period zone are displayed. is displayed.
The cycle display W1 includes a current display W11 representing the current stay period and a chance display W12 representing the planned stay period of the chance stage in the first cycle zone. The cycle display W1 rotates clockwise by 18 degrees every five games, and rotates once (360 degrees) every 100 games. Then, during the period in which the current display W11 and the chance display W12 overlap, the player stays in the chance stage related to the first periodic zone. A level display W13 indicating the level of the first period zone set at that time is displayed above the period display W1.
The cycle display W2 includes a current display W21 representing the current stay period and a chance display W22 representing the stay period of the chance stage related to the scheduled second cycle zone. The cycle display W2 rotates counterclockwise by 18 degrees (reversely to the cycle display W1) every five games, and rotates once (360 degrees) after 100 games. Then, during the period in which the current display W21 and the chance display W22 overlap, the player stays in the chance stage related to the second periodic zone. A level display W23 indicating the level of the second period zone set at that time is displayed above the period display W2.
Since the periodic display W1 and the periodic display W2 change as described above, the player can determine whether or not the player is currently staying in the chance stage, the current levels of the first and second periodic zones, and how much. The player can confirm by visually recognizing the period display W1 and the period display W2 whether the chance stage will be played later.

Next, an opportunity to raise the level set for the first periodic zone and the second periodic zone will be described.
In this embodiment, in each game played during the stay period of the normal stage, the first period zone promotion lottery and the second period zone promotion lottery are performed based on the internal lottery result (winning combination) in the game. The range of random numbers used in the first periodic zone promotion lottery and the second periodic zone promotion lottery are both 0-99.
As shown in FIG. 11(b), in the first periodic zone promotion lottery, if the internal lottery result is watermelon, the winning will be with a probability of 80/100 and the winning will be with a probability of 20/100. Also, in the first cycle zone promotion lottery, if the internal lottery result is the chance number, there is a probability of 95/100 that you will not win, and you will win with a probability of 5/100. When winning the first period zone promotion lottery, the level of the first period zone set at that time is promoted by one. In addition, if the internal lottery result is anything other than watermelon and chance (including weak cherry and strong cherry), there is a 100/100 probability that you will not win, and the level of the first period zone will not be promoted. .
On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 11(c), in the second period zone promotion lottery, if the internal lottery result is a weak cherry, the player will not win with a probability of 90/100 and will win with a probability of 10/100. In addition, in the second period zone promotion lottery, when the internal lottery result is a strong cherry, the winning chance is 70/100 and the winning chance is 30/100. In addition, in the second period zone promotion lottery, when the internal lottery result is the chance number, there is a probability of 95/100 that you will not win, and you will win with a probability of 5/100. When the second period zone promotion lottery is won, the level of the second period zone set at that time is promoted by one. In addition, if the internal lottery result is anything other than low cherry, high cherry, and chance (including watermelon winning), there is a 100/100 probability that you will not win, and the level of the second cycle zone will not be promoted. .
In other words, if the watermelon is won in the normal stage, the level of the first period zone may be promoted, and if the weak cherry or strong cherry is won in the normal stage, the level of the second period zone may be promoted. Yes, if you win the chance in the normal stage, the level of both the first period zone and the second period zone may be promoted.

Next, FIG. 9(a) shows the case where the first period zone lottery is won during the stay of the normal stage performed in the 1st game to the 40th game, and the level of the first period zone is promoted from level 1 to level 2. This is an example of game development.
Specifically, in the first cycle of the first cycle zone, the length of stay in the chance stage set to 41st to 45th games is increased, resulting in a chance stage of 41st to 50th games. For the 2nd cycle related to the 1st cycle zone, the staying period of the chance stage that was set to 156 games to 160 games will be increased and the chance stage will be 151 games to 160 games, and for the 3rd cycle related to the 1st cycle zone 161 games It is illustrated that the stay period of the chance stage set to 165th game is increased and the chance stage is set to 161st game to 170th game.
As for the second periodic zone, since it is maintained at level 1 at this time, it is the same as the staying period of the chance stage described in FIG. 9(a).
Therefore, in the time chart illustrated in FIG. 9A, the length of stay in the game mode is as follows. The normal stage is set in the first game (1 game) to 40 games of the normal mode, the 1st chance stage is set in the 41 game to 50 games, the normal stage is set in the 51 game to 80 games, and the 81 game to 85 games. The second chance stage is set in games 86 to 150, the normal stage is set in games 151 to 155, the first chance stage is set in games 151 to 155, the super chance stage is set in games 156 to 160, and the 161 games. The first chance stage is set in the 170th game, and the normal stage is set in the 171st game to the 240th game. In FIG. 9A, the game mode transitions after the 241st game are not shown, but chance stages are set based on the conditions described above.

FIG. 9(b) shows the display contents of the effect display area 62 in the game in which the first periodic zone lottery shown in FIG. 9(a) is won. It should be noted that FIG. 9(b) merely illustrates the display necessary for the explanation of the present invention, and other displays may be displayed in the effect display area 62. FIG.
As shown in FIG. 9B, the width (arc angle) of the chance display W12 displayed in the period display W1 is doubled compared to before winning the lottery. Also, the level display W13 becomes level 2.
Thereby, the player can visually recognize that the stay period of the chance stage set in the first period zone has been doubled and that the level of the first period zone has been promoted.

Next, in FIG. 10(a), during the stay of the normal stage performed in the 86th game to the 150th game, during the first period (86th game to 120th game), the second period zone lottery is won, and the second period zone lottery is won. This is an example of game development when the level of the two-cycle zone is promoted from level 1 to level 2. FIG.
At this time, for the first period of the second period zone, the chance stage set for the 81st game to the 85th game has already ended at the time of the lottery, so the staying period does not increase. On the other hand, in the second cycle of the second cycle zone, the staying period of the chance stage set to the 156th to 160th game is increased, resulting in a chance stage of the 156th to 150th game.
In addition, the first cycle zone is level 2 in the game shown in FIG. 9(a), and is maintained at level 2 even at this time, so the chance stage described in FIG. 9(a) is the same as the length of stay in
Therefore, in the time chart illustrated in FIG. 10(a), the length of stay in the game mode is as follows. The normal stage is set in the first game (1 game) to 40 games of the normal mode, the 1st chance stage is set in the 41 game to 50 games, the normal stage is set in the 51 game to 80 games, and the 81 game to 85 games. A second chance stage is set in games 86 to 150, a normal stage is set in games 151 to 155, a first chance stage is set in games 151 to 155, a super chance stage is set in games 156 to 165, and 166 games. The first chance stage is set in the 170th game, and the normal stage is set in the 171st game to the 240th game. In FIG. 10(a), the game mode transitions after the 241st game are not shown, but the chance stage is set based on the conditions described above.

FIG. 10(b) shows the display contents of the effect display area 62 in the game in which the second period zone lottery shown in FIG. 10(a) is won. It should be noted that FIG. 10(b) merely illustrates the display necessary for the explanation of the present invention, and other displays may be displayed in the effect display area 62. FIG.
As shown in FIG. 10B, the width (arc angle) of the chance display W12 displayed in the period display W2 is doubled compared to before winning the lottery. Also, the level display W23 becomes level 2.
Thereby, the player can visually recognize that the stay period of the chance stage set in the second period zone has been doubled and that the level of the second period zone has been promoted.
As shown in FIG. 10(b), the chance display W12 distinguishes between the chance stage in the second cycle (games 151 to 160) and the chance stage in the third cycle (games 161 to 170). However, since each stage is a continuous chance stage, it may be displayed as if they were integrated.

In this embodiment, the cycle of the first cycle zone corresponding to the first chance zone is short, and the cycle of the second cycle zone corresponding to the second chance zone is long, but these relationships are reversed. may That is, the present invention may be implemented by an embodiment in which the period of the first period zone corresponding to the first chance zone is long and the period of the second period zone corresponding to the second chance zone is short.
In addition, in this embodiment, the level set in the periodic zone is maintained until the normal mode shifts to another game mode (challenge mode or AT mode). The longer it is, the higher the level tends to be, and the easier it is to shift to challenge mode. The level of the cycle zone may be reset (may be level 1) each time one cycle ends.
In addition, in the present embodiment, in the promotion lottery for the level set in the periodic zone, separate lotteries are used for the first periodic zone and the second periodic zone. lottery) may be used. In the first period zone promotion lottery and the second period zone promotion lottery, the former is more likely to be won when the watermelon is won, and the latter is more likely to be won when the cherry (weak cherry or strong cherry) is won. It is possible to appropriately change whether a lottery that is easy to win is made according to the situation.
In addition, in this embodiment, the length of stay in the chance stage, which increases with the level promotion, increases so as to be continuous with the original chance stage (so that the normal stage is not sandwiched between them). (with normal stages in between).

In light of the contents described above using FIGS. 8 to 11, transition conditions (2) to (7) illustrated in FIG. 7 are as follows.
The transition condition (2) is that the first game of a period (first chance stage) which is a chance stage period in the first period zone and is not a chance stage period in the second period zone is started.
The transition condition (3) is that the first game of a period (second chance stage) in which the first period zone is not the chance stage and the second period zone is the chance stage is started.
The transition condition (4) is that the first game of the period of the chance stage in the first period zone and the period of the chance stage in the second period zone (super chance stage) is started.
The transition condition (5) is that the last game of the period (first chance stage) during which the chance stage is in the first period zone and which is not the chance stage in the second period zone is completed.
The transition condition (6) is that the last game of the period (second chance stage) during which the first period zone is not the chance stage and the second period zone is the chance stage is completed.
The transition condition (7) is that the last game of the period of the chance stage in the first period zone and the chance stage in the second period zone (super chance stage) is completed.

It should be noted that, following the transition conditions (2) to (7) shown in FIG. 7, when the previous chance stage ends and the subsequent chance stage is started in the next game, the previous chance stage ends. When one game ends, the normal stage is entered, and at the start of the next game, the normal stage is followed by the next chance stage, but the implementation of the present invention is not limited to this.
For example, in the above case, it may be managed by the game mode control section 111 so as to shift directly from the previous chance stage to the subsequent chance stage.

<About the 1st aim effect, the 2nd aim effect, and the 3rd aim effect>
In order to explain the transition conditions (8) to (12), reference will be made to the first aiming effect, the second aiming effect, and the third aiming effect using FIGS. 12 to 14. FIG.
FIG. 12(a) is a diagram showing the display mode of the effect display area 62 relating to the first aiming effect while the reel 65 is rotating, and FIG. FIG. 12(c) is a diagram showing a display mode of the effect display area 62, and FIG. 12(c) is a diagram schematically showing a lottery table for the shift lottery related to the first chance stage.
FIG. 13(a) is a diagram showing the display mode of the effect display area 62 relating to the second aiming effect while the reel 65 is rotating, and FIG. FIG. 13(c) is a diagram showing a display mode of the effect display area 62, and FIG. 13(c) is a diagram schematically showing a lottery table for a transition lottery related to the second chance stage.
FIG. 14(a) is a diagram showing the display mode of the effect display area 62 relating to the third aiming effect while the reel 65 is rotating, and FIG. 14(b) is a view showing the third aiming effect while the reel 65 is stopped. FIG. 14(c) is a diagram showing a display mode of the effect display area 62, and FIG. 14(c) is a diagram schematically showing a lottery table for transition lottery related to the super chance stage.

The first aiming effect, the second aiming effect, and the third aiming effect are effects that prompt the user to operate the stop button 27 corresponding to each reel 65 at such an operation timing that the BAR pattern stops on the line L2. They are common to each other in that they are modes.
In addition, the 1st aim effect, the 2nd aim effect, and the 3rd aim effect are special replay A, special replay B, It is common in that it is an effect executed when special replay C or special replay D is derived.
The first aim effect is an effect that can be executed in the first chance stage, the second aim effect is an effect that can be executed in the second chance stage, and the third aim effect is an effect that can be executed in the super chance stage. differ from each other in

Here, in the special replay A, when the reverse push (operation condition for stopping the reel 65R first) is performed at the operation timing at which the BAR pattern stops on the line L2 in the derived game, the BAR pattern that stops on the line L2 is 0. It is an individual replay role. The special replay B is a replay combination in which one BAR symbol stops on the line L2 when operated by reverse pressing at the operation timing when the BAR symbol stops on the line L2 in the derived game. The special replay C is a replay combination in which two BAR symbols stop on the line L2 when the reverse push is performed at the operation timing when the BAR symbols stop on the line L2 in the derived game. The special replay D is a replay combination in which three BAR symbols stop on the line L2 when operated by reverse pressing at the operation timing when the BAR symbols stop on the line L2 in the derived game.
In this embodiment, the probability of deriving special replay A, special replay B, special replay C, and special replay D is common in any stage included in the normal mode, and the derivation probability of each special replay is The total is about 1/12. However, the probability that special replay A, special replay B, special replay C, and special replay D are derived may change depending on the set value.

In the game from which special replay A, special replay B, special replay C, or special replay D is derived, when operating under an operation condition other than reverse pressing (an operation condition for stopping reel 65L or reel 65C first), line L1 to The reels 65 are controlled so that the replay symbols are aligned on any of the lines L5, and the BAR symbols do not stop on the line L2. Therefore, if the stop button 27 is operated under an operating condition other than reverse pressing in the first aiming effect, the second aiming effect, and the third aiming effect, it becomes difficult to recognize which special replay has been derived.
In addition, since the aiming effect does not occur in the normal mode other than the chance stages (the first chance stage, the second chance stage, and the super chance stage), it is difficult for the player to recognize the derivation of the special replay.

FIG. 12(a) shows the display mode of the effect display area 62 at the timing when the first aim effect occurs (while the reels 65 are rotating) in the game of the first chance stage. At this time, an effect display N11 and an effect display N12 are displayed in the effect display area 62 as displays related to the first aiming effect. The effect display N11 includes the content of prompting the player to operate the BAR pattern to stop on the line L2, in other words, the content representing the operation timing of the stop button 27 (timing of pressing). The effect display N12 is the content representing reverse pressing (operating the reel 65R first), in other words, the content representing the operation order of the stop button 27. FIG.

FIG. 12(b) shows a display mode of the effect display area 62 when all the reels 65 are stopped after the first aim effect shown in FIG. 12(a) occurs. In the same figure, in the game in which the special replay C is derived, the maximum allowable number of BAR symbols (2) is displayed on the line L2 by the player operating each stop button 27 at appropriate operation timing. is shown stopped. At this time, every time the BAR symbols stop on the line L2 of each reel 65, a performance display N13 of "HIT" representing the stop of the BAR symbols is displayed in the display area positioned above each reel 65. . In the same figure, the effect display N13 is displayed on each of the upper part of the reel 65L and the upper part of the reel 65R.

FIG. 12(c) schematically shows a lottery table for transition lottery for the first chance stage. The lottery is a lottery for determining whether or not to shift from the first chance stage to the transition high probability stage, and the range of random numbers used in the lottery is 0-99.
As shown in FIG. 12(c), in the game from which the special replay A was derived (when the BAR pattern does not stop on the line L2), the lottery is not won with a probability of 100/100, and the transition high You will not be elected to transition from certain stage A to transition high certainty stage C. In addition, in the game in which the special replay B is derived (when the maximum number of BAR symbols that stop on the line L2 is allowed to be 1), the lottery is not won with a probability of 80/100, and 20/100. With the probability of winning the transition to the transition high certainty stage A, the transition to the transition high certainty stage B and the transition high certainty stage C will not be elected. In addition, in the game in which the special replay C was derived (when the maximum number of BAR symbols that stop on the line L2 is allowed to be two), the lottery is not won with a probability of 40/100, and 60/100. With the probability of winning the transition to the transition high certainty stage A, the transition to the transition high certainty stage B and the transition high certainty stage C will not be elected. In addition, in the game in which the special replay D is derived (when the maximum number of BAR symbols that stop on the line L2 is allowed to be 3), the lottery has a probability of 100/100 to move to the high-probability stage A. The transition is elected, the transition to the transition high probability stage B and the transition high probability stage C is not elected, and it is not elected.

FIG. 13(a) shows the display mode of the effect display area 62 at the timing when the second aim effect occurs (while the reels 65 are rotating) in the game of the second chance stage. At this time, an effect display N21 and an effect display N22 are displayed in the effect display area 62 as displays related to the second aiming effect. The effect display N21 is to avoid stopping the BAR pattern on the line L2 (more precisely, after operating the stop button 27 at an operation timing that allows the BAR pattern to be drawn into the line L2, the BAR pattern does not stop on the line L2). ), and is common with the effect display N11 in that it is the content representing the operation timing of the stop button 27 . The effect display N22 is similar to the effect display N12 in that it represents reverse pressing (operating the reel 65R first) and represents the order of operation of the stop button 27. FIG.

FIG. 13(b) shows a display mode of the effect display area 62 when all the reels 65 are stopped after the second aim effect shown in FIG. 13(a) occurs. In the same figure, in the game in which the special replay B is derived, the maximum allowable number of BAR symbols (1) is displayed on the line L2 by the player operating each stop button 27 at appropriate operation timing. is shown stopped. At this time, every time the stop of the BAR symbols on the line L2 of each reel 65 is avoided (every time the BAR symbols are not stopped), an effect display N23 of "avoid" indicating that the stop of the BAR symbols is avoided is displayed. , are displayed in the display area located above each reel 65 . In the same figure, the effect display N23 is displayed on each of the upper part of the reel 65L and the upper part of the reel 65C.

FIG. 13(c) schematically shows a lottery table for the shift lottery for the second chance stage. The lottery is a lottery for determining whether or not to shift from the second chance stage to the transition high probability stage, and the range of random numbers used in the lottery is 0-99.
As shown in FIG. 13(c), in the game in which the special replay A is derived (when the BAR pattern does not stop on the line L2), the lottery is 100/100 with a probability of transition to the high-certainty stage B. , the transition to the transition high-probability stage A and the transition high-probability stage C will not be elected, nor will it be non-election. In addition, in the game in which the special replay B is derived (when the maximum number of BAR symbols that stop on the line L2 is allowed to be 1), the lottery is not won with a probability of 40/100, and 60/100. The transition to the transition high certainty stage B is elected with a probability of , and the transition to the transition high certainty stage A and the transition high certainty stage C is not elected. In addition, in the game from which the special replay C was derived (when the maximum number of BAR symbols that stop on the line L2 is allowed to be two), the lottery is not won with a probability of 80/100, and 20/100. The transition to the transition high certainty stage B is elected with a probability of , and the transition to the transition high certainty stage A and the transition high certainty stage C is not elected. In addition, in the game from which the special replay D was derived (when the maximum number of BAR symbols stopped on the line L2 is allowed to be 3), the lottery is not won with a probability of 100/100, and the transition is highly likely. You will not be elected to transition from stage A to transition high probability stage C.

FIG. 14(a) shows the display mode of the effect display area 62 at the timing when the third aim effect occurs (while the reels 65 are rotating) in the super chance stage game. At this time, an effect display N31 and an effect display N32 are displayed in the effect display area 62 as displays related to the third aiming effect. The effect display N31 is displayed even if the BAR pattern is stopped on the line L2 or not (more precisely, after operating the stop button 27 at an operation timing that allows the BAR pattern to be drawn to the line L2, the BAR pattern is displayed on the line L2). Effect display N11 in that it includes the content prompting the player that there is a chance to shift to the transition high-precision stage (regardless of whether the symbols stop or not) and the content representing the operation timing of the stop button 27. and effect display N21. The effect display N32 is common to the effect display N12 and the effect display N22 in that it is a content representing reverse pressing (operating the reel 65R first) and a content representing the operation order of the stop button 27.

FIG. 14(b) shows a display mode of the effect display area 62 when all the reels 65 are stopped after the third aiming effect shown in FIG. 14(a) has occurred. In the same figure, in the game in which the special replay C is derived, the maximum allowable number of BAR symbols (2) is displayed on the line L2 by the player operating each stop button 27 at appropriate operation timing. is shown stopped. At this time, every time each reel 65 stops, an effect display N33 representing "HIT" or "avoid" is displayed in the display area located above each reel 65 depending on whether or not the BAR pattern can be stopped. . In the figure, the effect display N33 representing "HIT" is displayed above the reel 65L and the reel 65R, respectively, and the effect display N33 representing "avoid" is displayed above the reel 65C. ing.

FIG. 14(c) schematically shows a lottery table for transition lottery for the super chance stage. The lottery is a lottery for determining whether or not to shift from the super-chance stage to the transition high-probability stage, and the range of random numbers used in the lottery is 0-99.
As shown in FIG. 14(c), in the game in which the special replay A is derived (when the BAR pattern does not stop on the line L2), the lottery is transferred to the high-certainty stage B with a probability of 20/100. , the transition to the transition high-probability stage C is elected with a probability of 80/100, the transition to the transition high-probability stage A is not elected, and the transition to the transition high-probability stage A is not elected. In addition, in the game in which the special replay B is derived (when the maximum number of BAR symbols that stop on the line L2 is allowed to be 1), the lottery is not won with a probability of 40/100, and 40/100. The transition to the transition high-probability stage B is won with a probability of , the transition to the transition high-probability stage C is elected with a probability of 20/100, and the transition to the transition high-probability stage A is not elected. In addition, in the game from which the special replay C was derived (when the maximum number of BAR symbols that stop on the line L2 is allowed to be two), the lottery is not won with a probability of 40/100, and 40/100. The transition to the transition high-probability stage A is won with a probability of , the transition to the transition high-probability stage C is elected with a probability of 20/100, and the transition to the transition high-probability stage B is not elected. In addition, in the game in which the special replay D is derived (when the maximum number of BAR symbols that stop on the line L2 is allowed to be 3), the lottery has a probability of 20/100 to move to the high-probability stage A. Winning the transition, winning the transition to the transition high-probability stage C with a probability of 80/100, winning the transition to the transition high-probability stage B, and not being elected.

As described above, in the gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, when the special replay A to special replay D are derived in the chance stage (first chance stage, second chance stage, super chance stage), when the reverse push is performed, the line A performance display device 63 is made to execute a performance (first aiming performance, second aiming performance, third aiming performance) suggesting that the BAR pattern can be stopped on L2.
Here, although the BAR pattern is exemplified as the pattern targeted by the player in the above-described effect, it may be replaced with another pattern. In addition, the above-described effect has been described on the assumption that all the reels 65 (reels 65L, 65C, and 65R) are drawn with target symbols. The present invention can be practiced with any game machine on which is drawn.

Therefore, a specific effect (first aim effect, second aim effect) suggesting that the reel can stop at a specific position (position where the BAR pattern stops on the line L2) determined for at least a part of the plurality of reels It can be said that the effect, the third aiming effect) is performed by the effect means (the effect display device 63).

As described with reference to FIG. 12(c), in the first chance stage, when the stop operation is performed under the operation conditions according to the first aiming effect, the greater the number of BAR symbols stopped on the line L2, the more The rate of shifting to the transition high probability stage A increases. In the present embodiment, the "stopping operation under the operation condition according to the first aiming effect" means that the stop button 27 is operated at an operation timing that enables the BAR pattern to be pulled into the line L2 after being operated by reverse pressing. The same applies to the stop operation under the operation condition according to the second aiming effect or the third aiming effect.
Further, as described with reference to FIG. 13C, in the second chance stage, the number of BAR symbols stopped on the line L2 is small when the stop operation is performed according to the operation conditions according to the second aiming effect. Indeed, the ratio of shifting to the transition high certainty stage B increases.
Then, as explained using 14 (c), when the BAR symbol stopped on the line L2 in the super chance stage stops, the ratio of shifting to the transition high probability stage is the first chance stage or the second chance stage When the number of BAR symbols stopped on the line L2 is the same, it is configured to be more than the ratio of shifting to the transition high-precision stage.
As described above, for any transition high-accuracy stage (transition high-accuracy stage A, transition high-accuracy stage B, and transition high-accuracy stage C), other game modes in the normal mode (normal stage, first chance stage, Compared to the second chance stage and the super chance stage), the rate of shifting to the challenge mode is preferentially treated. In addition, in the high-precision transition stage C, compared to the high-probability transition stage A and the high-probability transition stage B, the rate of transition to challenge mode is preferentially treated. Favorable transition rate.
Therefore, the super chance stage tends to be more advantageous in subsequent game development (particularly transition to the challenge mode) than the first chance stage or the second chance stage.

In the transition lottery for each chance stage (first chance stage, second chance stage, super chance stage) in this embodiment, the above specific effects (first aim effect, second aim effect, third aim effect) are executed. In the game (as the effect control, a game in which any one of special replay A to special replay D is derived), it is executed when the stop button 27 is operated by reverse pressing, and other operations It is not executed when the stop button 27 is operated in order. However, even if the BAR pattern does not stop on the line L2 as a result of the operation (even if it is not operated at an appropriate operation timing), the probability of winning the lottery does not change. In other words, although the winning probability changes depending on the derived type of special replay, the number of BAR symbols actually stopped on the line L2 does not affect the winning probability.
However, in the practice of the present invention, the transition lottery for each chance stage is not limited to the above example, and may be executed when the stop button 27 is operated in an operation order other than the reverse push. The winning probability may change depending on the number of BAR symbols stopped on L2 (stopping mode of reel 65).
In addition, in the practice of the present invention, the benefit received in the game in which each aiming effect is executed is not limited to the transition to the transition high-precision stage (the game mode in which the transition ratio to the more advantageous game mode is preferentially treated), Shifting to a more advantageous game mode (for example, challenge mode or AT mode), or the game mode staying in the game or the game mode of the transition destination becomes more advantageous (for example, adding AT mode ), etc.

Therefore, in a game in which a specific effect is executed in the first game mode (first chance stage), at least one of the plurality of reels stops at a specific position (a first stop mode (two BAR symbols on the line L2). When a plurality of reels are stopped in the second stop mode (stop mode where one BAR symbol stops on line L2), the number of reels stopped at a specific position is smaller than in the first stop mode (one BAR symbol is stopped on line L2 It can be said that it is more advantageous than the case where a plurality of reels stop in the stop mode (the stop mode) (the ratio of shifting to the transition high-precision stage A is high).
In the game in which the specific effect is executed in the second game mode (second chance stage), when the plurality of reels stop in the second stop mode, the plurality of reels stop in the first stop mode. It can be said that it is more advantageous than the case (the rate of transition to the transition high probability stage B is high).

Here, regarding the comparison of "the number of reels that stop at a specific position" is large / small, the stop operation is performed according to the operation conditions according to the instruction of the specific effect (in this embodiment, after operating with reverse push, It is assumed that the stop button 27 is operated at an operation timing that allows the BAR pattern to be drawn into the line L2), and the same applies to the following description.
Therefore, in the first stop mode (the stop mode in which two BAR patterns stop on line L2) and the second stop mode (the stop mode in which one BAR pattern stops on line L2), the stop button is It can be said that it is a stop mode that can be stopped by operating in the operation order (reverse pressing), and that the specific effect is an effect including the content indicating the specific operation order.

As described above, in spite of the fact that the same specific effect (effect aiming at the BAR symbol) is performed, the stop mode of the reel 65 (the number of reels where the BAR symbol stops) and the degree of advantage (transition high certainty stage Since the first game mode and the second game mode are provided in which the relationship of the ratio of shifting to can.
In addition, by prompting the player to perform a specific operation sequence through the specific effect, it is possible to increase the player's interest in the gameplay realized by the present invention.

In addition, in a game in which a specific effect is executed in the third game mode (super chance stage), a plurality of reels may be stopped in the first stop mode (the stop mode in which two BAR symbols are stopped on the line L2). , It is advantageous compared to the case where a plurality of reels stop in the first stop mode in the game in which the specific effect is executed in the second game mode (second chance stage) (the rate of transition to the transition high probability stage is high), can be said to be a thing.
Then, in the game in which the specific effect is executed in the third game mode, the case where the plurality of reels are stopped in the second stop mode (the stop mode in which one BAR symbol is stopped on the line L2) is the first game. In the game in which the specific effect is executed in the mode (first chance stage), it is more advantageous than the case where the plurality of reels are stopped in the second stop mode (proportion of shifting to the transition high-probability stage is high). I can say
Thus, for both the first stop mode and the second stop mode, there is provided a third game mode that is advantageous compared to the case where the first game mode and the second game mode are disadvantageous. Therefore, the gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment can realize various game features.

In addition, in a game in which a specific effect is executed in the third game mode (super chance stage), a plurality of reels may be stopped in the first stop mode (the stop mode in which two BAR symbols are stopped on the line L2). , when a plurality of reels stop in a first stop mode in a game in which a specific effect is executed in a first game mode (first chance stage), and when a specific effect is performed in a second game mode (second chance stage) It is more advantageous than any of the cases where the plurality of reels stop in the first stop mode in the game being executed (compared to the first chance stage, the transition to the challenge mode is more favorably treated). It is advantageous in that it includes the case of shifting to the certain stage C, and it is advantageous in that the ratio of shifting to the transition high certainty stage is high in comparison with the second chance stage).
When the plurality of reels stop in the second stop mode in the game in which the specific effect is executed in the third game mode, the plurality of reels stop in the second stop mode in the game in which the specific effect is executed in the first game mode. It is more advantageous than both the case of stopping in the stop mode and the case of stopping the plurality of reels in the second stop mode in the game in which the specific effect is executed in the second game mode (compared to the first chance stage In the comparison, it is advantageous in that the ratio of shifting to the transition high probability stage is high, and in comparison with the second chance stage, the transition to the challenge mode is more preferentially transferred to the transition high probability stage C. It is advantageous in that the case is included), it can be said that it is a thing.
Thus, the situation in which the specific effect is performed in the third game mode is more advantageous than the situation in which the specific effect is performed in the first game mode and the second game mode, so in the third game mode The interest in the game can be particularly enhanced, and the sharpness of the game can further enhance the playability.

In addition, the gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment has a third stop mode in which the number of reels stopped at a specific position is zero (a stop mode in which the BAR symbol does not stop on the line L2), and a plurality of reels are all There is a fourth stop mode (a stop mode in which three BAR symbols are stopped on the line L2) where the reels are stopped at a specific position, and the number of reels stopped at the specific position is the fourth stop mode and the first stop. Mode (stop mode where two BAR symbols stop on line L2), second stop mode (stop mode where one BAR symbol stops on line L2), third stop mode, in order of majority. I can say.
Then, in the game in which the specific effect is executed in the first game mode (first chance stage), the case where the plurality of reels stop in the fourth stop mode is the game in which the specific effect is executed in the first game mode. It can be said that it is more advantageous than the case where a plurality of reels stop in the second stop mode or the first stop mode (proportion of transition to high-probability transition stage A is high).
Then, in the game in which the specific effect is executed in the second game mode (second chance stage), when the plurality of reels stop in the third stop mode, the game in which the specific effect is executed in the second game mode It can be said that it is more advantageous than the case where a plurality of reels stop in the second stop mode or the first stop mode (proportion of transition to high-probability transition stage B is high).
Furthermore, even if the plurality of reels stop in any of the first stop mode, second stop mode, third stop mode, or fourth stop mode, the third game mode (super chance stage ), the game in which the specific effect is executed is advantageous compared to the game in which the specific effect is executed in the first game mode and the game in which the specific effect is executed in the second game mode (to the transition high certainty stage It can be said that it is advantageous in that the ratio of transition is high, or that the ratio is the same but the transition to the challenge mode is more preferential, and the transition to the high probability stage C may occur).

Further, in the gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, the rate of transition from the third game mode (super chance stage) is the first game mode (first chance stage) and the second game mode (second chance stage). ) There is a fourth game mode (transition high probability stage C) that is higher than the transition rate from ), and the fourth game mode game is the first game mode game, the second game mode It can be said that it is more advantageous than both the game mode and the third game mode (the shift to the challenge mode is preferentially treated).
Furthermore, in the game in which the specific effect is executed in the third game mode, the plurality of reels are in the first stop mode (the number of BAR symbols stopped is 2) and the second stop mode (the number of BAR symbols stopped is 1). ), the third stop mode (the number of BAR symbols stopped is 0), or the fourth stop mode (the number of BAR symbols stopped is 3), the third game Mode may shift to the fourth game mode (if the number of BAR symbols stopped is 0 or 3, there is a probability of 80/100 that the transition to high-certainty stage C will occur, and the number of BAR symbols stopped is 1 or 2, there is a probability of 20/100 to shift to the transition high-probability stage C).

Further, in the gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, the ratio of shifting from the first game mode (first chance stage) is higher than the ratio of shifting from the second game mode (second chance stage). The fifth game mode (transition high certainty stage A) and the sixth game mode (transition high There is a certainty stage B), and the game that is the fifth game mode is advantageous compared to the game that is the first game mode (the transition to the challenge mode is preferential), and the sixth game It can be said that the game mode is more advantageous than the second game mode game (the transition to the challenge mode is preferentially treated).
Then, in the game in which the specific effect is executed in the first game mode, when the plurality of reels are stopped in the first stop mode (the stop mode in which two BAR symbols are stopped on the line L2), the first game The ratio (60/100) of shifting from the mode to the fifth game mode is the second stop mode (1 BAR pattern on line L2) in the game in which the specific effect is executed in the first game mode. It can be said that it is higher than the ratio (20/100) of shifting from the first game mode to the fifth game mode when stopping in the second stop mode).
Furthermore, when a plurality of reels stop in the second stop mode in a game in which a specific effect is executed in the second game mode, the ratio of shifting from the second game mode to the sixth game mode (60/100 ) is the ratio (20/ 100).

As described above, in the gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, in addition to the first game mode (first chance stage) and the second game mode (second chance stage), the peculiar relationship A third game mode (super chance stage), a fourth game mode (transition high accuracy stage C), a fifth game mode (transition high accuracy stage A), and a sixth game mode (transition high accuracy stage Since B) is provided, it is possible to realize more diverse game characteristics.

In addition, the first game mode (first chance stage), the second game mode (second chance stage), the third game mode (super chance stage), and the fourth game mode ( Transition high-accuracy stage C), fifth game mode (transition high-accuracy stage A), and sixth game mode (transition high-accuracy stage B) are not limited to the above-described embodiments, and the object of the present invention is It can be changed as appropriate within the range to be achieved.
For example, the gaming machine that implements the present invention only needs to have at least the first game mode and the second game mode, and does not necessarily have to have the third game mode to the sixth game mode.
Further, regarding the comparison of the degree of advantage of each game mode described above, the relationship may be reversed within the scope of achieving the object of the present invention. In other words, in the above description, a more advantageous game mode is disadvantageous, and a modification in which a more disadvantageous game mode is advantageous is allowed.
In addition, the mode of the specific effects (first aiming effect, second aiming effect, third aiming effect) and the operation conditions suggested by these effects are also changed as appropriate within the scope of achieving the object of the present invention. It is possible.
Also, the ratio of winning each lottery related to the transition of the game mode (the ratio shown in FIG. 12(c), FIG. 13(c), and FIG. 14(c)) is also within the range that achieves the object of the present invention. can be changed as appropriate.

12 to 14, transition conditions (8) to (12) shown in FIG. 7 are as follows.
The transition condition (8) is to win the transition to the transition high-probability stage A in the transition lottery for the first chance stage (lottery performed using the lottery table shown in FIG. 12(c)).
The transition condition (9) is to win the transition to the transition high-probability stage B in the transition lottery (lottery performed using the lottery table shown in FIG. 13(c)) relating to the second chance stage.
The transition condition (10) is to win the transition to the transition high-probability stage A in the transition lottery (lottery performed using the lottery table shown in FIG. 14(c)) relating to the super chance stage.
The transition condition (11) is to win the transition to the transition high probability stage B in the transition lottery related to the super chance stage.
The transition condition (12) is to win the transition to the transition high probability stage C in the transition lottery related to the super chance stage.

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Next, the challenge mode will be explained.
The challenge mode includes a challenge preparation stage and a challenge stage, as shown in FIG.
The challenge preparation stage is a game mode in which the player stays until Bell Navi is performed a predetermined number of times (for example, 5 times) after shifting to the challenge preparation stage, and then shifts to the challenge stage.
The challenge stage is a game mode that ends when the game is played the number of times set for the challenge stage or falls before the game is played the number of times set for the challenge stage.
Note that the challenge preparation stage is a game mode (a game mode in which a predetermined number of Bel-Navi is guaranteed) in which Bel-Navi is performed in the game in which the operation condition Bell is derived until the number of Bel-Navi has reached the predetermined number of times. , challenge stage differs in that it is a game mode in which Bell Navigation is not performed in the game from which the operation condition Bell is derived.

Here, before describing the details of the challenge preparation stage and the challenge stage, the operation condition Bell, which is the instruction target of the bell navigator, will be described.
The operation condition bells in this embodiment are blue bell LCR, red bell LCR, blue bell LRC, red bell LRC, blue bell CLR, red bell CLR, blue bell CRL, red bell CRL, blue bell RLC, red bell RLC, blue bell There are 12 types of bell RCL and red bell RCL, and the rate at which these operating condition bells are derived is all the same (3646/65536 in this embodiment) and remains unchanged regardless of the set value.
Therefore, the frequency of derivation of each operating condition bell is equal.

The blue bell LCR and the blue bell CLR are composed of bell 1, bell spilled 1 to bell spilled 3. FIG. Further, the blue bell LCR and the blue bell CLR are differentiated by using a non-winning control small winning combination (not shown) to differentiate the combination of the winning combinations forming each internal winning combination. This is the same for other operating condition bells.
The red bell LCR and the red bell CLR are composed of bell 2, bell spill 1 to bell spill 3. FIG.
The blue bell LRC and blue bell RLC comprise bell 3, spilled bell 1 to 3, and the red bell LRC and red bell RLC comprise bell 4, spilled bell 1 to 3. .
The blue bell CRL and blue bell RCL are composed of bell 5 and bell spills 1 to 3, and the red bell CRL and red bell RCL are composed of bell 6 and bell spills 1 to 3. .

Bell 1 to Bell 6 are combinations in which 15 coins are paid out when a prize is won. The symbol combination corresponding to bell 3 is "bell symbol - bell symbol - red 7 symbol", and the symbol combination corresponding to bell 4 is "bell symbol - bell symbol - red 7 symbol". The symbol combination corresponding to Bell 5 is "Blue 7 symbols - Bell symbol - Bell symbol", and the symbol combination corresponding to Bell 6 is "Red 7 symbol - Bell symbol - Bell symbol". be.
Spilled Bell 1 to Spilled Bell 3 are combinations in which one payout is made at the time of winning, and the pattern combination corresponding to Spilled Bell 1 is "bell pattern-bell pattern-replay pattern", which corresponds to Spilled Bell 2. The symbol combination is "bell symbol-replay symbol-bell symbol", and the symbol combination corresponding to spilled bell 3 is "replay symbol-bell symbol-bell symbol".

Note that the common bell described above includes all of Bell 1 to Bell 6 and Bell Spill 1, and one of these combinations is won when the stop button 27 is operated under any operating conditions. However, if all of Bell 1 to Bell 6 and Bell Spilled 1 can be stopped on the effective line, Bell 1 to Bell 6 are preferentially stopped on the effective line.

Next, the details of the pull-in control when the operation condition Bell is derived will be described with reference to FIGS. 15 to 17. FIG.
FIG. 15 shows reel stop when the stop button 27 is operated in the correct operation order and the stop button 27 is operated at the correct operation timing when the operation condition bell (particularly, the blue bell LCR) is derived. It is a diagram showing the flow of.
FIG. 16 shows that when the operation condition bell (especially the blue bell LCR) is derived, the stop button 27 is operated in the correct operation order and the stop button 27 is operated at an operation timing different from the correct operation timing. It is a diagram showing the flow of reel stop in the case of.
FIG. 17 is a diagram showing a reel stop flow when the stop button 27 is operated in an operation order different from the correct operation order when the operation condition bell (particularly, the blue bell LCR) is derived.

As shown in FIG. 15, in the present embodiment, when the operation condition Bell (blue bell LCR in this example) is derived, the stop button 27 is pressed in the correct operation order (left, middle, right in this example). order), and the stop button 27 (stop button 27R in this example) is operated at the correct operation timing (in this example, the operation timing when there are 7 blue symbols within the maximum pull-in range with reference to line L2). In this case, the reels 65 are stopped so that the winning combination (Bell 1 in this example) that pays out 15 coins is stopped on the line L2 (effective line).
On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 16, when the operation condition bell (blue bell LCR in this example) is derived, the stop button 27 is pressed in the correct operation order (in this example, left, middle, right operation order). is operated and the stop button 27 (in this example, the stop button 27R) is operated at an operation timing different from the correct operation timing (in this example, an operation timing in which there is no blue 7 symbol within the maximum pull-in range with line L2 as a reference). When operated, the reels 65 are stopped so that the combination that pays out one coin (in this example, Bell Spill 1) stops on the line L2.

Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 17, when the operation condition bell (blue bell LCR in this example) is derived, the operation order of the stop button 27 is different from the correct operation order (right, middle, left in this example). ), regardless of the operation timing of the stop button 27, the reel 65 is operated so that the combination that pays out one coin (in this example, Bell Spill 3) stops on the line L2. is stopped.
Even in this case, the bell symbols are stopped on the active line on the reels other than the last reel to be stopped, as in the example shown in FIG. 15 and FIG. Therefore, the player cannot identify whether or not the reels are operated in the correct operation order by the stop positions of the reels other than the last reel to be stopped.

As described above, in the present embodiment, in a game in which the operation condition bell (one of the blue bell LCR to the red bell RCL) is derived, the stop button 27 is operated in the correct operation order, and the stop button 27 (this embodiment In the form, when the last reel to be stopped is operated at the correct operation timing, a winning combination (any of Bell 1 to Bell 6) with which 15 coins are paid out is stopped on the activated line. On the other hand, in the game, the stop button 27 is operated in the correct operation order, and the stop button 27 is operated at an operation timing different from the correct operation timing, or the stop button 27 is operated in a different operation order from the correct operation timing. When operated in the order of operation, a combination in which one payout is made (one of Bell Spilled 1 to Bell Spilled 3) is stopped on the activated line.
In the present embodiment, the correct operation order for the operation condition bell is the operation order of left, middle, and right for the red bell LCR, and the operation order of left, right, and middle for the blue bell LRC and red bell LRC. , for blue-bell CLR and red-bell CLR, the order of operation middle, left, right; for blue-bell CRL and red-bell CRL, the order of operation middle, right, left; for blue-bell RLC and red-bell RLC, right, left, In the middle order of operation, the blue bell RCL and the red bell RCL, the order of operation is right, middle, left.
Furthermore, the correct operation timing for the operation condition bell is that, for the blue bell LRC, blue bell CLR, blue bell CRL, blue bell RLC, and blue bell RCL, the reel that is stopped last in the correct operation order is on the line L2. is the timing when there are 7 blue symbols within the maximum withdrawal range based on This is the timing when 7 red symbols are within the maximum drawing range with respect to the reel to be stopped with respect to the line L2.

In particular, in this embodiment, 7 blue symbols and 7 red symbols are arranged beyond the maximum drawing range (4 frames in this embodiment) on any of the reels 65, and each of the operation condition bells has 15 There is no method of operating the stop button 27 that simultaneously satisfies the operating conditions of the stop button 27 for winning the combination (bell 1 to bell 6) in which coins are paid out.
Therefore, in the present embodiment, in order to win any one of Bell 1 to Bell 6 at a frequency higher than the frequency (3646/65536) at which one internal winning combination of the operating conditions Bell is derived, it is necessary to find the correct answer. It is necessary to execute notification that can specify at least part of the operation conditions (correct operation order and correct operation timing).

In a part of the game from which the operation condition bell as described above is derived (for example, a game played in the challenge preparation stage or AT mode), the gaming machine 10 performs bell navigation and notifies the correct operation condition. Bell navi is performed by the instruction display LED 25 d , the effect display device 63 (predetermined display area of the effect display area 62 ), and the speaker 49 .

FIG. 18 is a diagram showing a notification mode of Bernavi by the instruction display LED 25d (7-segment display).
FIG. 18(a) shows a notification mode of bell-navi related to the blue bell LCR, FIG. 18(b) shows a notification mode of bell-navi related to the blue bell LRC, and FIG. FIG. 18(d) shows a notification mode of Bell-navi related to the blue bell CRL, FIG. 18(e) shows a notification mode of Bell-navi related to the blue bell RLC, FIG. 18(f) shows the notification mode of Bell Navi related to the blue bell RCL, FIG. 18(g) shows the notification mode of Bell Navi related to the red bell LCR, and FIG. FIG. 18(i) shows a notification mode of Bell-navi related to red bell CLR, FIG. 18(j) shows a notification mode of Bell-navi related to red bell CRL, FIG. 18(k) shows a notification mode of Bell-navi related to red bell RLC, and FIG. 18(l) shows a notification mode of Bell-navi related to red bell RCL.
As is clear from FIG. 18, the instruction display LED 25d has a different lighting mode according to each operation condition bell, and can notify one operation condition among a plurality of kinds of operation conditions. The control of the instruction display LED 25d is performed by the game state control section 110 as shown in FIG.

Therefore, the game machine 10 sets one operation condition among a plurality of types of operation conditions related to the notification means (the instruction display LED 25d) and the stop button 27 to a part of the game (for example, a game performed in the challenge mode or the AT mode). ), and there is a first period (challenge preparation stage) in which the notification means notifies the operation conditions a plurality of times.

FIG. 19 and FIG. 20 are diagrams showing display modes related to Bell Navi (displayed in the effect display area 62) by the effect display device 63. FIG. In the following description, the bell-navi by the effect display device 63 may be referred to as "operation instruction effect", and the display mode related to the bell-navi shown in FIGS. 19 and 20 may be referred to as "display related to operation instruction effect". be.
FIG. 19(a) shows a display related to the operation instruction effect corresponding to the blue bell LCR, FIG. 19(b) shows a display related to the operation instruction effect corresponding to the blue bell LRC, and FIG. ) shows a display related to the operation instruction effect corresponding to the blue bell CLR, FIG. 19(d) shows a display related to the operation instruction effect corresponding to the blue bell CRL, and FIG. 19(f) shows a display relating to the operation instruction presentation corresponding to the RLC, and FIG. 19(f) shows a display relating to the operation instruction presentation corresponding to the blue bell RCL.
FIG. 20(a) shows a display related to the operation instruction effect corresponding to the red bell LCR, FIG. 20(b) shows a display related to the operation instruction effect corresponding to the red bell LRC, and FIG. ) shows a display related to the operation instruction effect corresponding to the red bell CLR, FIG. 20(d) shows a display related to the operation instruction effect corresponding to the red bell CRL, and FIG. 20A and 20B show a display related to an operation instruction effect corresponding to RLC, and FIG. 20F shows a display related to an operation instruction effect corresponding to red bell RCL.
As is clear from FIGS. 19 and 20, the effect display device 63 has a different display mode according to each operation condition bell, and can notify one operation condition among a plurality of kinds of operation conditions. Note that the effect display device 63 is controlled by the sub-integration unit 210 and the effect display unit 220 as shown in FIG.

Therefore, the gaming machine 10 displays the display means (effect display device 63) and the display related to the operation instruction effect for instructing one operation condition among the plurality of types of operation conditions related to the stop button 27 for a part of the game (for example, , display control means (sub-integration unit 210 and effect display unit 220) for displaying on the display means in the game performed in the challenge preparation stage and AT mode), and a first period in which the operation instruction effect is performed multiple times (challenge It can be said that there is a preparation stage).

Next, the challenge preparation stage will be described with reference to FIG. 21 .
FIG. 21(a) shows a display mode of the effect display area 62 during rotation of the reels 65 in a game in which the operation condition bell is derived in the challenge preparation stage, and FIG. It shows the display mode of the effect display area 62 when all the reels 65 are stopped in the game in which the operation condition bell is derived, and FIG. clearly shown.

In the effect display area 62 in the challenge preparation stage, as shown in FIGS. 21(a) and 21(b), a star-shaped effect display LS is displayed in a specific display area (the center of the display area in this example). be.
The production display LS displays the history of winning bells in the challenge preparation stage. When a blue bell (bell 1, bell 3, bell 5) is won, a blue star appears at one of the vertices of the production display LS. (effect display SS shown in FIG. 21(b)) is additionally displayed, and when a red bell (bell 2, bell 4, bell 6) is won, a red star is displayed at one of the vertices of the effect display LS. A production display is additionally displayed.
As described above, in the challenge preparation stage, it is guaranteed that Bell Navi will be performed 5 times. A red star effect display will be displayed.
In the present embodiment, it is assumed that the effect display SS is additionally displayed when a blue bell or red bell is won, that is, when the reel 65 stops in a stop mode corresponding to the blue bell or red bell. , is not necessarily limited to this embodiment. For example, when a blue bell or a red bell is derived (that is, when the instruction display LED 25d lights in a lighting mode corresponding to the blue bell or red bell (lighting mode shown in FIG. 18), or when the effect display device 63 19 and 20), a display corresponding to the effect display SS is additionally displayed in the effect display area 62. good too.

Therefore, the gaming machine 10 can be operated under any of the operation conditions notified by the notification means (instruction display LED 25d) or the stop mode of the plurality of reels 65 stopped based on the operation of the stop button 27 according to the operation conditions. A specific display (a star-shaped effect display SS shown in FIG. 21(b)) capable of identifying whether the The trigger for increasing the specific display in the display area of is at least part of the notification of the operation condition by the notification means, or at least part of the stop of the plurality of reels 65 based on the operation of the stop button 27 according to the operation condition. It can be said that there is.
Here, "operation of the stop button 27 according to the operation condition" is synonymous with operation of the stop button 27 under the correct operation condition.

In addition, the game machine 10 can identify either the operation condition instructed by the operation instruction effect or the stop mode of the plurality of reels stopped based on the operation of the stop button according to the operation condition. Display means (effect display device 63 ), it can be said to be a thing.
As a result, the specific display is displayed separately from the display related to the operation instruction presentation, so that the player can easily confirm the operation condition notified in the first period (or the stop mode of the reels stopped according to the operation condition). can.

Note that the display mode of the effect display area 62 shown in FIGS. 21(a) and 21(b) is only one specific example of the specific display. For example, the operating condition (or the stop mode according to it) that can be identified by the specific display is not limited to two types (one corresponding to the blue bell and one corresponding to the red bell) as in the present embodiment, For example, there may be 6 types of winning (bell 1 to bell 6) corresponding to the operating condition bell, or 12 types of notification modes corresponding to the operating condition bell (12 types of lighting modes shown in FIG. 19, or , 12 display modes shown in FIGS. 20 and 21). In other words, the number of operation conditions (or stop modes according to the conditions) identified by the specific display can be appropriately changed according to the specifications of the gaming machine implementing the present invention (particularly, the configuration of winning combinations).

When the challenge preparation stage ends, that is, when the effect display SS is displayed on all five vertices of the effect display LS, an item lottery is performed using the lottery table shown in FIG. 21(c). The range of random numbers used in the lottery is 0-99.
Here, the item lottery is a lottery for determining items that will give an advantage in the challenge stage, and in this embodiment, two types of items (Item A to Item D) with different benefits are prepared. . Specifically, the benefit of the item A is that the player does not fall during the period in which the game is played a specified number of times (the fall lottery is not executed, or the challenge stage is maintained even if the fall lottery is won). The benefit of item B is that the number of games set in the challenge stage (the number of remaining games displayed in the effect display area 62) in one game in which a specific internal lottery result (for example, normal replay) was derived is two. is to be subtracted. The benefit of item C is that even if you win the fall lottery, you can ignore it only once and maintain the challenge stage. The benefit of item D is that the player does not fall until all the number of games set in the challenge stage are played, that is, the transition to AT mode is confirmed.
In this embodiment, in terms of the rate of transition from the challenge stage to the AT mode, the advantages of item A and item B are about the same, and the advantage of item C is higher than that of item A and item B. , and item D has the highest degree of advantage.
Although the details will be described later, the item D is an item that can be acquired by an item lottery related to the challenge stage, and is not acquired by an item lottery related to the challenge preparation stage.
In addition, items A to D change the degree of advantage in terms of the rate of transition from the challenge stage to the AT mode, but the implementation of the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the number of medals to be obtained in the challenge stage may be changed, or the number of AT mode games may be changed.

As shown in FIG. 21(c), the item lottery related to the challenge preparation stage has a lottery probability depending on the bias of the operation condition bells won in the challenge preparation stage (the ratio of the number of blue bells won to the number of red bells won). It has a variable configuration.
Specifically, when the number of blue bell wins is two and the number of red bell wins is three, the lottery wins item A with a probability of 60/100 and item A with a probability of 30/100. You win B, you win item C with a probability of 10/100, and you never win item D. Also, the probability of winning the lottery is the same even when the number of wins for the blue bell is three and the number of wins for the red bell is two.
When the number of blue bell wins is 1 and the number of red bell wins is 4, the lottery wins item A with a probability of 40/100 and wins item B with a probability of 30/100, Item C will be won with a probability of 30/100, and item D will not be won. Also, the probability of winning the lottery is the same even when the number of wins for the blue bell is four and the number of wins for the red bell is one.
As shown in FIG. 21(c), in this embodiment, the item lottery that is performed at the end of the challenge preparation stage will not be unsuccessful, and the player will always acquire some item before proceeding to the challenge stage. there is
However, implementation of the present invention is not limited to this, and the item lottery performed at the end of the challenge preparation stage may be unsuccessful and the player may proceed to the challenge stage without acquiring any items.

In addition, the item lottery related to the challenge preparation stage described above may have a bias in the number of wins of the blue bell or red bell (that is, the bias in the number of times the reel 65 stops in a stop mode corresponding to the blue bell or red bell). Although the degree of advantage of the transitioning challenge stage is changed, it is not necessarily limited to this example. For example, a bias in the number of times a blue bell or a red bell is derived (that is, a bias in the operating conditions notified by Bell Navi, or a bias in the operating conditions instructed by the operation instruction presentation) may cause the challenge stage to transition to after that. The degree of advantage may be changed.
Also, in the item lottery related to the challenge preparation stage described above, the greater the bias (the more biased the prize winning to either the blue bell or the red bell), the easier it is to acquire advantageous items, and the subsequent game development tends to be advantageous. However, the relationship may be reversed. That is, the smaller the bias (the more uniform the winning of blue bells or red bells), the easier it is to acquire advantageous items, and the subsequent development of the game may be more advantageous.
In addition, the item lottery related to the challenge preparation stage described above changes the degree of advantage of the game mode (challenge preparation stage) to be shifted after that, but the degree of advantage of the game mode (challenge preparation stage) currently staying is may be changed.
Also, although the items obtainable by the item lottery related to the challenge preparation stage described above are advantageous to the player, some of them may be disadvantageous. In other words, it suffices to change the degree of advantage of the game mode staying at the present time or the game mode to be shifted after that, and the change may be advantageous or disadvantageous.

Therefore, the bias of the operation conditions notified by multiple notifications (5 times Bell Navi) in the first period (challenge preparation stage), or the plurality of reels stopped based on the operation of the stop button according to the operation conditions It can be said that the degree of advantage in the first period or after the first period (challenge stage) changes depending on the bias of the stop mode.
By having such characteristics, the gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment can give the notification of the operation conditions a role of improving interest that has not existed in the past, and can realize new game features. can.
Here, "the first period or the second "The degree of advantage changes after a period of time" means that, as in the present embodiment, the result of the operation condition notified in the lottery that affects the degree of advantage (lottery for transition to the high-probability stage) is directly referred to. It is sufficient if a phenomenon that satisfies the contents described in the above "" is confirmed.

In addition, the derivation probability (3646/65536) of the operation condition Bell, which is the target of the bell navigator in this embodiment, is the same for all 12 types, and the number of medals paid out when operated under the correct operation condition (15 medals) ) is the same.
Therefore, according to the stop mode (bell 1 to bell 6) of the plurality of reels stopped based on the operation of the stop button according to the operation condition (correct operation condition notified by Bell Navi) that affects the change in the degree of advantage It can be said that the degree of advantage (payout of 15 coins) related to the acquisition of game media (medals) provided by each player is the same regardless of the operating conditions.
In this way, the deviation of the operation conditions notified in the first period (or the deviation of the stop mode of the reels stopped accordingly) does not affect the number of acquired game media, so that the game balance (ball payability) can be maintained. can be done.

As described above, in the item lottery related to the challenge preparation stage, when the challenge preparation stage ends, that is, the operation condition bell is won five times according to the five Bell Navi, and the five vertices of the effect display LS are all star-shaped effects. This is done when the display SS is filled.
Therefore, the gaming machine 10 includes a first lottery means that performs a first lottery (item lottery related to the challenge preparation stage) that changes the degree of advantage in the first period (challenge preparation stage) or after the first period (challenge stage). In preparation, the number of specific displays (the star-shaped effect display SS shown in FIG. 21(b)) displayed in the predetermined display area (apex of the effect display LS) in the first period reaches a predetermined number (five). It can be said that the first lottery will be held at that time.
As a result, the player can confirm the history of the operation conditions notified during the first period (or the stop mode of the reels stopped according to the condition), and the player will be happy and sad while the number reaches a predetermined number. can be done.

Note that the operation condition bell of the present embodiment is that when the stop button 27 is operated under an operation condition that does not follow the bell navigation (an incorrect operation condition), one of the bell spills 1 to 3 is established, and the bells 1 to 6 are raised. Not satisfied. Therefore, even if Bell Navi is performed five times, the number of specific displays displayed at the apex of the effect display LS may not reach the predetermined number (five). As a countermeasure for such a case, the specification may be such that the challenge preparation stage is maintained until the number of specific indications reaches a predetermined number.
In other words, in the first period (challenge preparation stage), at least until the number of specific displays displayed in the predetermined display area (the top of the effect display LS) reaches a predetermined number (the star shape shown in FIG. 21(b) (until five effect displays SS are displayed) may be a period that continues.
With such a specification, it is possible to give the player a sense of security because it is guaranteed that the first lottery opportunity will be obtained at least once. no).

Further, as shown in FIG. 7, the game modes according to the present embodiment include a normal mode, an advantageous mode (AT mode) that is more advantageous in obtaining game media than the normal mode, and an advantageous mode that is more advantageous than the normal mode. and a specific mode (challenge mode) that is advantageous for transitioning to, and the first period (standby preparation stage) is a period during which it is possible to stay in the specific mode.
Then, as described above, the item lottery related to the challenge preparation stage changes the rate of transition from the specific mode to the advantageous mode. In other words, the bias in the operation conditions notified by multiple notifications in the first period, or the bias in the stop mode of the plurality of reels stopped based on the operation of the stop button according to the operation conditions, the first It can be said that the rate of transition from the specific mode in which the period is staying to the advantageous mode changes.

Next, the challenge stage will be described with reference to FIGS. 22 and 23. FIG.
FIG. 22(a) schematically shows a lottery table for the fall lottery for the challenge stage, and FIG. 22(b) schematically shows a lottery table for the remaining game subtraction lottery for the challenge stage. FIG. 22(c) schematically shows a lottery table for item lottery relating to the challenge stage, and FIG. 22(d) schematically shows a lottery table for transition lottery at the time of falling. The range of random numbers used for any lottery is 0-99.
FIG. 23(a) is a diagram showing a display mode of the effect display area 62 relating to the fourth aiming effect while the reel 65 is rotating, and FIG. It is a figure which shows the display mode of the production|presentation display area 62 which concerns.

A prescribed number of games (for example, 30 times) is set at the start of the challenge stage, and when the set number of games is completed without a falling lottery, the stage shifts to an AT mode (initial stage).
Specifically, in the challenge stage, when the normal replay or operation condition bell is derived, a drop lottery is performed using the lottery table shown in FIG. 22(a). In addition, in the challenge stage, if an internal lottery result other than the normal replay or operation condition bell is derived, the falling lottery is not performed.
The normal replay is derived with a probability of about 1/8 (about 12.5%), and the operation condition bell is derived with a probability of about 2/3 (about 66.7%), so the game performed in the challenge stage About 4/5 (about 80%) of the games will have a drop lottery.
In addition, the probability of winning the drop lottery when the normal replay is derived is 10/100 (10%), and the probability of winning the drop lottery when the operation condition Bell is derived is 2/100 (2 %)It has become.
Taking these into consideration, assuming that there is no benefit from items, the probability of falling per game played in the challenge stage is about 1.9%, and 30 games are completed without falling. The probability is approximately 56%.
As mentioned above, you can actually get items before moving to the challenge stage (at the end of the challenge preparation stage), so you can pass the challenge stage without falling and enter AT mode (initial stage). The probability of moving to

Furthermore, the number of games set in the challenge stage may be subtracted more than the normal subtraction (one subtraction per game) due to the fourth aiming effect that may be performed during the stay period. The probability of shifting from the challenge stage to AT mode is further improved.
Here, the fourth aiming effect is a effect performed when a special replay (special replay A to special replay D) is derived in the game performed in the challenge stage. Note that the probabilities of deriving special replays (special replays A to D) in the challenge mode are the same as in the normal mode, and the total is about 1/12.
FIG. 23(a) shows the display mode of the effect display area 62 at the timing when the fourth aim effect is generated (while the reels 65 are rotating). At this time, an effect display N41 and an effect display N42 are displayed in the effect display area 62 as displays related to the fourth aiming effect. As will be described later, in the fourth aiming effect, the fewer the number of BAR symbols stopped on line L2, the more advantageous the lottery related to the subtraction (the game number subtraction lottery related to the challenge stage). (more precisely, after operating the stop button 27 at an operation timing that allows the BAR pattern to be drawn into the line L2, the BAR pattern does not stop on the line L2). It is common to the effect display N11 to the effect display N31 in that it contains content and is the content representing the operation timing of the stop button 27 . Also, the effect display N42 is common to the effect displays N12 to N32 in that it is a content representing a reverse push (operating the reel 65R first) and a content representing the order of operation of the stop button 27. .

FIG. 23(b) shows the display mode of the effect display area 62 when all the reels 65 are stopped after the fourth aiming effect shown in FIG. 23(a) has occurred. The figure shows a state in which the BAR pattern does not stop on the line L2 due to the player's operation of each stop button 27 at an appropriate operation timing in the game in which the special replay A is derived. At this time, a game count subtraction lottery for the challenge stage is performed using the lottery table shown in FIG. 22(b).
As shown in FIG. 22(b), in the game from which the special replay A was derived (when the BAR pattern does not stop on the line L2), the lottery wins the subtraction of 5 games with a probability of 80/100. However, there is a probability of 20/100 that the player wins the subtraction of 10 games and does not lose the prize. In addition, in the game in which the special replay B is derived (when the maximum number of BAR symbols that stop on the line L2 is allowed to be 1), the lottery is not won with a probability of 90/100, and 10/100. Win the subtraction of 5 games with a probability of In addition, in the game from which the special replay C was derived (when the maximum number of BAR symbols that stop on the line L2 is allowed to be two), the lottery is not won with a probability of 95/100, and 5/100. Win the subtraction of 5 games with a probability of In addition, in the game from which the special replay D was derived (when the maximum number of BAR symbols that stop on the line L2 is allowed to be 3), the lottery is not won with a probability of 100/100, and the challenge stage is reached. The set number of games is never subtracted.

When the game number subtraction lottery for the challenge stage is won, as shown in FIG. It is displayed near the display ZG1 and then updated to a value obtained by subtracting the number of games indicated by the remaining game number display ZG1.

Furthermore, when the internal lottery result derived in the game performed in the challenge stage is a specific combination (weak cherry, strong cherry, watermelon, chance eye), the fall lottery is not performed, and in addition to FIG. Using the lottery table shown in c), a lottery (item lottery related to the challenge stage) that can obtain items A to D is executed. If the lottery is won and some item is obtained, the probability of shifting from the challenge stage to the AT mode is further improved.
Specifically, when a weak cherry is derived, the lottery is not won with a probability of 70/100, item A is won with a probability of 20/100, and item B is won with a probability of 5/100. , item C is won with a probability of 5/100, and item D is never won.
In addition, when a strong cherry is derived, the lottery is not won with a probability of 45/100, item A is won with a probability of 20/100, item B is won with a probability of 5/100, and item B is won with a probability of 5/100. You win item C with a probability of 100, and you win item D with a probability of 10/100.
In addition, when the watermelon is derived, the lottery is not won with a probability of 70/100, item A is won with a probability of 5/100, item B is won with a probability of 20/100, and item B is won with a probability of 20/100. Item C will be won with a probability of , and item D will not be won.
Further, when the chance number is derived, the lottery is not won with a probability of 70/100, item A is won with a probability of 10/100, item B is won with a probability of 10/100, and item B is won with a probability of 10/100. You win item C with a probability of 100, and you win item D with a probability of 5/100.
As described above, the item lottery related to the challenge stage is different from the item lottery related to the challenge preparation stage in that the winning probability changes based on the internal lottery result (specific role) that is not targeted by Bernavi. Also, the item lottery related to the challenge stage is different from the item lottery related to the challenge preparation stage in that there is a possibility that the item will not be won (the item cannot be obtained). Furthermore, the item lottery for the challenge stage differs from the item lottery for the challenge preparation stage in that item D may be acquired.

Therefore, in the second period (challenge stage), the gaming machine 10 performs a second lottery (challenge mode) that changes the ratio of shifting from the specific mode (challenge mode) in which the second period is staying to the advantageous mode (AT mode). It can be said that the second lottery means is provided for performing an item lottery related to the stage).
Then, the first lottery (item lottery related to the challenge preparation stage) is based on the bias of the operation conditions notified by the notification means indicated by the predetermined number of specific displays, or the operation of the stop button according to the operation conditions. A lottery in which the bias of the stopping state of the plurality of stopped reels affects the judgment result, while the second lottery is a lottery in which the internal lottery result derived in the game in which the second lottery is performed affects the judgment result. It can be said that there is.
In this way, the first lottery and the second lottery with different tastes can be executed, and the benefit of winning the lottery is the change in the transition ratio from the specific mode to the advantageous mode, so a new game is created for the transition. It is possible to realize the sex (a new interest that improves the game interest).

If the fall lottery is won in the challenge stage, the transition lottery at the time of fall is executed using the lottery table shown in FIG. 22(d).
Specifically, the non-advantageous section is determined as the transition destination with a probability of 90/100, and the normal mode (normal stage) is determined as the transition destination with a probability of 10/100. That is, the former satisfies transition condition (18), and the latter satisfies transition condition (17). As described above, the latter case is more advantageous than the former case because the number of games played until reaching the ceiling game tends to be smaller.
Note that FIG. 22D illustrates a lottery table in which the lottery probability is common (it does not change regardless of the set value or the internal lottery result), but the lottery probability changes according to the set value or the internal lottery result. A lottery table may also be used.

As described above, both the challenge preparation stage and the challenge stage are game modes that shift from the former to the latter during the same stay period of the challenge mode. Further, the challenge preparation stage is a game mode in which Bell navigation is performed in the game from which the operation condition Bell is derived, while the challenge stage is not performed in the game from which the operation condition Bell is derived.
However, in practice of the present invention, the challenge stage need not be completely devoid of Bernavi. However, it is preferable that Bell Navi is performed less frequently than in the challenge preparation stage. In other words, there is a second period (challenge stage) that shifts from the first period (challenge preparation stage) within the stay period of the same specific mode (challenge mode). is a period in which the frequency is higher than in the second period, and the bias in the operation conditions notified by multiple notifications in the first period, or multiple stops based on the operation of the stop button according to the operation conditions It is preferable that the ratio of shifting from the first period to the second period to the advantageous mode changes depending on the bias of the stop mode of the reels.
This is because after enjoying the game of the present invention in the first period in which the notification frequency is high, the game can be shifted to the AT mode through the second period in which the result is received, so that the game can be emphasized.

It should be noted that the content of the benefits of the items described above and the relationship of the degree of advantage of each item may be changed as appropriate within the scope of achieving the object of the present invention.

<About AT mode>

Next, the AT mode will be explained using FIGS. 24 and 25. FIG.
FIG. 24(a) schematically shows a lottery table for a transition lottery to the special mode, and FIG. 24(b) schematically shows a lottery table for a transition lottery at the end of AT. The range of random numbers used for any lottery is 0-99.
FIG. 25(a) is a view showing the display mode of the effect display area 62 relating to the fifth aiming effect while the reel 65 is rotating, and FIG. It is a figure which shows the display mode of the production|presentation display area 62 which concerns.

As described above, the AT mode includes an initial stage, an AT main stage, and an ending stage. Also, as shown in FIG. 7, the AT mode may shift from the AT main stage to the additional specialized mode.
Since the outline of each stage included in AT mode has already been explained, here, the characteristic production (fifth aim production) that is performed when shifting from the AT main stage to the additional specialized mode and at that time I will explain the transfer lottery that will be held in . Also, the determination of the transition destination at the end of the AT main stage will be described.

Here, the fifth aiming effect is a effect performed when a special replay (special replay A to special replay D) is derived in a game performed on the AT main stage. Note that the probabilities of deriving special replays (special replays A to D) in the challenge mode are the same as in the normal mode, and the total is about 1/12. In addition, the probability that the special replay D is derived is about 1/80 when viewed alone.
FIG. 25(a) shows the display mode of the effect display area 62 at the timing when the fifth aiming effect occurs (while the reels 65 are rotating). At this time, an effect display N51 and an effect display N52 are displayed in the effect display area 62 as displays related to the fifth aiming effect. As will be described later, the fifth aiming effect can be shifted to the additional specialized mode only when the special replay D in which the BAR patterns on the line L2 can be aligned is derived, and the special replay A to special replay C are derived. If so, the AT main stage is maintained.
If the mode is shifted to the additional specialized mode, the number of games set in the AT main stage will certainly increase, which is advantageous. This is common with the effect displays N11 to N41 in that it includes the contents prompting the player to do so, and is the content representing the operation timing of the stop button 27 . Also, the effect display N52 is common to the effect displays N12 to N42 in that it is a content representing a reverse push (operating the reel 65R first) and a content representing the operation order of the stop button 27. .

FIG. 25(b) shows a display mode of the effect display area 62 when all the reels 65 are stopped after the fifth aiming effect shown in FIG. 25(a) has occurred. The figure shows a state in which, in a game in which the special replay D is derived, the BAR symbols are aligned on the line L2 as a result of the player operating each stop button 27 at an appropriate operating timing. At this time, using the lottery table shown in FIG.
As shown in FIG. 24(a), the game from which the special replay A was derived (when the BAR symbol does not stop on the line L2), the game from which the special replay B was derived (the BAR symbol stopping on the line L2 is allowed up to 1) and the game from which the special replay C was derived (when the number of BAR symbols that stop on line L2 is allowed up to 2), the lottery is , there is a 100/100 probability that you will not be elected, and you will not be elected.
On the other hand, in the game in which the special replay D is derived (when the maximum number of BAR symbols that stop on the line L2 is allowed to be 3), the lottery wins with a probability of 100/100 and does not win. never. In other words, when the special replay D is derived in the AT main stage, it always shifts to the additional specialized mode.
Therefore, the transition condition (24) illustrated in FIG. 7 is that a special replay D is derived in the AT main stage.

When the lottery for shifting to the special mode for addition is won, an effect display N53 for definitively notifying that the game will be added is displayed in the vicinity of the center of the effect display area 62, as shown in FIG. 25(b).
The remaining game number display ZG2, which indicates the number of games set for the AT main stage at that time, is displayed in the effect display area 62 for the stay period of the AT main stage. It is not directly related, and will be updated (increased) when an addition occurs in the addition specialized mode.

Next, the determination of the transition destination at the end of the AT main stage will be described.
As described above, when the number of games set in the AT main stage becomes 0, the AT main stage ends. At this time, a transition lottery at the end of AT is executed using the lottery table shown in FIG. 24(b).
Specifically, the non-advantageous section is determined as the transition destination with a probability of 90/100, and the normal mode (normal stage) is determined as the transition destination with a probability of 10/100. That is, the former satisfies the transition condition (21), and the latter satisfies the transition condition (20). As described above, the latter case is more advantageous than the former case because the number of games played until reaching the ceiling game tends to be smaller.
FIG. 24(b) illustrates a lottery table in which the lottery probability is common (it does not change regardless of the set value or the internal lottery result), but the lottery probability changes according to the set value or the internal lottery result. A lottery table may be used.

<Regarding the add-on special mode>
The add-on special mode is a game mode specializing in processing (so-called add-on processing) for increasing the number of games set in the AT main stage.
In this embodiment, in each stage included in the additional special mode, Bel-navi is not performed, or the frequency of Bel-navi is lower than that in the AT main stage.
In addition, in the present embodiment, the sum of the probabilities of deriving special replays (special replay A to special replay D) in the additional specialized mode is about 1/4.8, and other game modes (normal mode, Challenge mode, AT mode) is higher than about 1/12, which is the sum of the special replay derivation probabilities. This is realized by assigning the lottery value of the internal lottery that was assigned to the normal replay in other game modes to the lottery value of the special replay, and there is no change in the derivation probability of the replay combination as a whole. shall be

The additional specialization mode, as shown in FIG. 7, includes a companion gathering stage, a battle stage, a first specialization stage, a second specialization stage, and a third specialization stage.
The companion gathering stage is a game mode for acquiring companions to be used in the battle stage. In this embodiment, the companions that can be obtained in the gathering stage play a role in making the development of the battle stage (subsequent transition destination) advantageous, and the gathering stage can be said to be a preparation period for the battle stage.
The battle stage is a game mode in which the higher the number of damage points given to the enemy character, the higher the transition destination specialization stage (first specialization stage, second specialization stage, and third specialization stage). . Here, the “higher specialized stage” means a specialized stage with a higher expected value of the number of AT main stage games to be added in the specialized stage.
Specifically, in the present embodiment, the expected number of AT main stage games to be added in the first specialization stage is about 20 games, and the number of AT main stage games to be added in the second specialization stage is about 20 games. The expected value of is about 40 games, and the expected value of the number of games of the AT main stage added in the 3rd specialized stage is about 60 games, so the 3rd specialized stage is the highest specialized stage The first specialization stage is the lowest specialization stage, and the second specialization stage is an intermediate specialization stage.
One of the conditions for ending the first specialized stage is that the game is played a specified number of times (eg, 8 times), and one of the conditions for ending the second specialized stage is that the game is played a specified number of times (eg, 5 times). ) is performed, and one of the conditions for ending the third special stage is that the player does not win a continuous lottery (for example, a half continuous lottery) that is performed every game. The length of stay tends to be shorter in the order of specialized stage>second specialized stage>third specialized stage (a tendency opposite to the tendency of the number of games added to the AT main stage). By increasing the number of games to be increased by the addition processing per one time, the impression given to the player can be strengthened for each increase opportunity.
When the first specialization stage, the second specialization stage and the third specialization stage are finished, in principle, the processing shifts to the AT main stage, which is the target of the additional processing. However, when it is determined that the number of medals to be obtained in the AT mode exceeds a predetermined number (for example, 2400) as a result of the addition, the ending stage may be performed without proceeding to the AT main stage.
Therefore, the transition condition (30) illustrated in FIG. 7 is that the game is played a specified number of times (for example, 8 times) in the first specialized stage, and the transition condition (32) illustrated in FIG. It is to not win the continuous lottery (for example, 1/2 continuous lottery) that is performed every game in the 3 special stage.
The details of the end conditions for the second specialized stage will be described later.

Therefore, there are multiple types of game modes: a normal mode, an advantageous mode (AT mode) that is more advantageous in acquiring game media (medals) than the normal mode, and a special mode that increases the degree of advantage in acquiring game media in the advantageous mode. A mode (additional specialization mode) and a plurality of specialization modes (first specialization stage, second specialization stage, and third It can be said that there is a special stage).

<About the Gathering Stage>
Next, the companion gathering stage will be described with reference to FIGS. 26 to 28. FIG.
Fig.26 (a) is a flowchart which concerns on a fellow gathering stage process, and FIG.26(b) has shown typically the lottery table of the 1st lottery concerning fellow gathering.
FIG. 27(a) is a diagram showing the display mode of the effect display area 62 relating to the sixth aiming effect while the reel 65 is rotating, and FIG. It is a figure which shows the display mode of the production|presentation display area 62 which concerns.
FIGS. 28(a) to (c) are time charts showing specific examples of game progress in the gathering stage.
The range of random numbers used in any of the lottery tables shown in FIGS. 26-28 is 0-99.

The companion gathering stage is when the replay symbols are aligned on the lines L1 to L5 after the transition (more precisely, the operation order other than the reverse push in the game from which the special replay was derived (the operation to stop the reel 65L or reel 65C first) When the stop button 27 is operated in the order)), the process ends. At this time, the stage shifts from the gathering stage to the battle stage.
Therefore, the transition condition (25) shown in FIG. 7 is that the replay symbols are aligned on the lines L1 to L5 in the companion gathering stage (the stop button 27 is operated in an operation order other than the reverse push in the game from which the special replay is derived). Is Rukoto.

In addition, the companion gathering stage ends when the game is played a specified number of times (for example, 20 times) without satisfying the transition condition (25). At this time, the stage shifts from the companion gathering stage to the first specialized stage.
Therefore, the transition condition (26) shown in FIG. 7 is that the specified number of games are played in the companion gathering stage without satisfying the transition condition (25).

Therefore, the plurality of types of game modes include a specific game mode (companion gathering stage), and the conditions for ending the specific game mode include a first operation mode in a specific game (a game from which a special replay is derived) The first condition (transition condition (25)) that is satisfied when the stop button 27 is operated in (operation order other than reverse push), and the game of a predetermined number of times (20 times) after the specific game mode is started It can be said that there is a second condition (transition condition (26)) that is satisfied when performed.

The companion gathering stage is positioned as a preparatory stage before shifting to the battle stage, and the more companions you acquire during that period of stay, the more advantageous you will be when you shift to the battle stage.
Here, in order to explain how to acquire companions, FIG. 26 will be used to explain the companion gathering stage processing performed at the start of the game performed in the companion gathering stage (when the start lever 26 is operated).
First, in step S101, the gaming state control unit 110 determines whether or not a special replay has been derived, and proceeds to step S103 when the condition is not satisfied, and proceeds to step S115 when the condition is satisfied.
In step S103, the game state control unit 110 determines whether or not the number of companions acquired up to that point has reached the upper limit (for example, four), and proceeds to step S105 when the condition is not satisfied. , when the condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S119.

In step S105, the gaming state control unit 110 conducts a first lottery for gathering friends. A lottery table shown in FIG. 26(b) is used for the lottery.
As shown in FIG. 26(b), in the lottery, the lottery probability changes based on the internal lottery result (winning combination) derived in the game. Note that the notation "Bell" in the figure is a general term for the above-described operation condition bell and common bell, and means that either the operation condition bell or the common bell is derived. In addition, the notation of "acquisition of companions" in the figure means acquisition of one of companions A to D, which will be described later.
Specifically, when the bell is derived, there is a probability of 85/100 that the player will not be elected, and a probability of 15/100 will be obtained.
Also, when a weak cherry is derived, it is not elected with a probability of 50/100, and is elected to acquire a companion with a probability of 50/100.
In addition, when a strong cherry is derived, there is no possibility of being elected to acquire a partner with a probability of 100/100 and not being elected.
In addition, when the watermelon is derived, it becomes non-winning with a probability of 30/100, and wins the fellow acquisition with a probability of 70/100.
Also, when the chance number is derived, there is a probability of 40/100 that the player will not be elected, and a probability of 60/100 will be obtained.
As mentioned above, only strong cherries can always acquire companions.

It should be noted that the probability of obtaining a companion per game in the companion gathering stage is not constant because the derivation probability of the specific role (weak cherry, strong cherry, watermelon, chance eye) changes depending on the set value, It is adjusted to be about 1/7.6 to about 1/7.9.
Therefore, assuming that 20 games of the companion gathering stage are played, the expected value of the number of companions that can be acquired during the stay period is 2.53 to 2.64. However, although the details will be described later, it is not necessarily a good idea to do 20 games of the Gathering Stage, and the length of stay is generally less than 20 games, so the number of friends you can actually acquire will be less. is assumed.

In step S107, the gaming state control unit 110 determines whether or not the player has won the lottery in step S105, and proceeds to step S109 when the condition is satisfied, and proceeds to step S113 when the condition is not satisfied.
In step S109, the gaming state control unit 110 conducts a second lottery for gathering friends. The lottery is a lottery to determine who to win among the four companions (friends A to D). The said lottery should just be comprised so that the companion which is not acquired at that time can be acquired, and the explanation about the detail is omitted.
In step S111, the game state control unit 110 sets the information representing the companion determined in step S109 to a command, the command generation unit 160 transmits the command to the sub-control unit 210, and the process proceeds to step S119. In addition, the sub generalization unit 210 executes an effect (hereinafter referred to as a successful pattern mate effect) for notifying the acquired companion based on the received command.
In step S113, the game state control unit 110 sets information indicating that the companion has not been acquired in the command, the command generation unit 160 transmits the command to the sub-control unit 210, and the process proceeds to step S119. In addition, based on the received command, the sub-control unit 210 determines whether or not to execute an effect (hereinafter referred to as a failure pattern companion effect) for notifying that the companion has not been acquired. executes the performance.

In step S115, the gaming state control unit 110 determines whether or not the operation sequence for the stop button 27 is reverse pressing (whether or not the reel 65R is stopped first). If the condition is not satisfied, the companion gathering stage process is terminated. At this time, the companion gathering stage is maintained.
In step S117, the gaming state control unit 110 terminates the companion gathering stage and terminates the companion gathering stage process. At this time, the game state control unit 110 starts the battle stage from the next game.
Therefore, the transition condition (25) illustrated in FIG. 7 is that when a special replay is derived in the gathering stage, the operation is performed in an operation order other than the reverse push (reel 65L or reel 65C is stopped first). that).

In step S119, the gaming state control unit 110 determines whether or not the number of games executed in the companion gathering stage has reached a specified number of times (20 times). When not satisfied, end the fellow gathering stage processing. At this time, the companion gathering stage is maintained.
In step S121, the gaming state control unit 110 terminates the companion gathering stage and terminates the companion gathering stage process. At this time, the game state control unit 110 starts the first specialized stage from the next game.
Therefore, the transition condition (26) shown in FIG. 7 is that the number of games executed in the gathering stage reaches a specified number (20).

Here, the sixth aiming effect that is performed when the special replay is derived in the game performed in the companion gathering stage (that is, when the determination in step S101 is affirmative) will be described with reference to FIG.
As described above, in the special addition mode, normal replays are not derived, and all replay combinations are special replays (special replay A to special replay D). Therefore, the probability that a special replay is derived in the additional specialized mode is higher (approximately 1/4.8) than in other game modes. Therefore, the execution frequency of the sixth aiming effect is higher than other aiming effects.
As mentioned above, if a special replay is triggered in the gathering stage, pressing it backward will end the gathering stage and shift to the battle stage from the next game. be. That is, the player can control the transition of the game mode by arbitrarily selecting the operation order in the game in which the sixth aiming effect is executed.

Therefore, the effect control means can cause the effect means to execute the first effect (sixth aim effect) in the specific game (the game from which the special replay is derived) executed in the specific game mode (companion gathering stage). possible, and when the stop button 27 is operated in a second operation mode (reverse press) different from the first operation mode (operation order other than the reverse press) in the game in which the first effect is executed, a specific It can be said that the game mode continues.

In addition, the first effect (sixth aim effect) is a effect that selectively prompts the user to operate in the first operation mode (operation order other than reverse push) and the second operation mode (reverse push). I can say.

FIG. 27(a) shows the display mode of the effect display area 62 at the timing when the sixth aiming effect occurs (while the reels 65 are rotating). At this time, an effect display N61, an effect display N62, an effect display N63, and an effect display N64 are displayed in the effect display area 62 as displays related to the sixth aiming effect. The effect display N61 and the effect display N62 include contents that urge the player to operate by forward pressing (exactly, other than reverse pressing) when shifting to the battle stage, and the effect display N63 and the effect display N64 , contains the contents of prompting the player to perform the operation by pressing in the reverse direction when continuing the companion gathering stage. Effect display N61 to effect display N64 are common to effect display N12, effect display N22, effect display N32, effect display N42, and effect display N52 in that they represent the order of operation of the stop button 27. FIG.

FIG. 27(b) shows a display mode of the effect display area 62 when all the reels 65 are stopped after the fifth aiming effect shown in FIG. 27(a) has occurred. The figure shows a state in which replay symbols are aligned on the line L2 as a result of the player operating each stop button 27 in sequence in a game in which a special replay is derived.
Also, as described above, in this state, the battle stage will start from the next game, so as shown in FIG. 62 is displayed near the center.

Here, a specific example is given and demonstrated about the game progress in a companion gathering stage.
For example, in FIG. 28(a), a companion is acquired in the third game (winning the first lottery related to gathering friends), and in the fifth game, the continuation is selected with the sixth aim effect (stop operation by pressing reverse). , Select to continue with the 6th aim effect in the 8th game, acquire a companion in the 10th game, select continuation with the 6th aim effect in the 14th game, acquire a companion in the 17th game, and the 18th game. 6 exemplifies the progress of the game in which the transition to the battle stage is selected in the sixth aiming effect. Incidentally, according to this example, the 19th and 20th games are not played, so they are shaded.
In the case of the game progress shown in FIG. 28(a), the player acquires three companions and then shifts to the battle stage. As described above, the expected value for the number of friends that can be acquired during the gathering stage (20 games) is 2.53 to 2.64, so the number of acquired friends exceeds the expected value. Therefore, it can be said that the game progress shown in the figure is desirable for the player.

On the other hand, in FIG. 28(b), although three companions were able to be acquired in the same manner as in FIG. Terminated because it has been reached. The progress of the game from the 1st game to the 17th game is the same as in FIG. 28(a), so a detailed description will be omitted.
In the case of the game progress shown in FIG. 28(b), the obtained companions cannot be used in the battle stage, and thus cannot receive the benefits. Also, the first specialization stage, which is the transition destination, is a specialization stage (the lowest specialization stage) that is disadvantageous compared to the second specialization stage and the third specialization stage. Therefore, it can be said that the progress of the game shown in the figure is not favorable for the player.

On the other hand, FIG. 28(c) exemplifies the progress of the game in which two companions, which are fewer than in FIG. The progress of the game is the same as that of FIG. Therefore, detailed description is omitted.
In the case of the progress shown in FIG. 28(c), since the number of acquired companions is small, it can be said to be disadvantageous compared to the game progress shown in FIG. Since it can be said to be more advantageous than the game progress shown in FIG. 28(b), it can be said that the degree of advantage is relatively medium.

That is, in the companion gathering stage, the stop operation is performed in the operation mode (reverse push) that continues in the game in which the sixth aim effect is performed, and the staying period is continued (as the number of games executed increases), Since the chances of acquiring friends increase, subsequent game development tends to be advantageous. However, when the number of games played in the companion gathering stage reaches 20, the acquired companions are wasted, and the subsequent game development tends to be disadvantageous.
In other words, after the end of a specific game mode (companion gathering stage), the first condition is satisfied after the specific game mode is started (in the game from which the special replay is derived, the operation order other than the reverse push The more the number of games played until the game is played), the more advantageous it becomes, and the specific game mode satisfies the second condition without satisfying the first condition (the number of games reaches 20 times It can be said that it is more likely to be disadvantageous when the specific game mode ends after satisfying the first condition.

Since the gathering stage has the above-mentioned gameplay, it is possible to adopt a high-risk, high-return gameplay that stretches until the number of games reaches the specified number of times, or a stable transition to the battle stage with an early number of games. The player can arbitrarily select whether to take a typical game. Since such amusement is novel, the gaming machine 10 can arouse unconventional amusement.

As described above, when the number of games played in the gathering stage reaches 20, the transition destination is the first specialized stage, which can also be transitioned from the battle stage. Although the 1st specialization stage is the specialization stage with the lowest expected value for the number of additional games, it is an advantageous game mode in that you can receive an addition to the AT main stage, and it is not necessarily a bad game development. By shifting to the first specialized stage, the disappointment of the player can be alleviated, and the player's desire to play can be prevented from declining.
However, in order to make the most of the playability in the gathering stage, it is more advantageous to move to the specialized stage from the battle stage than to move from the gathering stage to the first specialized stage. desirable.
In addition, in this embodiment, by shifting to another game mode (battle stage or first specialized stage) with the end of the companion gathering stage, the AT mode is configured to increase the advantageous degree, but the companion gathering stage The same is true even if the termination condition is used as a trigger to directly increase the degree of advantage of the AT mode, that is, to perform additional processing.

In other words, when a specific game mode (companion gathering stage) satisfies the first condition and ends (when the game from which the special replay is derived ends with a stop operation in an operation order other than the reverse push) or the second Even when the second condition is satisfied without satisfying the first condition and ends (when the number of games reaches 20 times and ends), an advantageous mode (AT mode), and when the second condition is satisfied or between the time the second condition is satisfied and the transition to the advantageous mode, the degree of advantage related to the acquisition of game media in the advantageous mode increases (first special mode) By being able to receive additional processing at the realization stage), it is possible to alleviate the player's disappointment and prevent a decrease in the desire to play.
On the other hand, when the first condition is satisfied, or when the second condition is satisfied, the degree of advantage related to acquisition of game media in the advantageous mode, which increases during the period from when the first condition is satisfied until the transition to the advantageous mode, is triggered when the second condition is satisfied. It is desirable that it is larger than the degree of advantage associated with acquisition of game media in the advantageous mode, which increases between the satisfaction of the second condition and the transition to the advantageous mode. This is because giving sharpness to each advantageous degree leads to enhancing the playability in a specific game stage.

In addition, as described with reference to FIG. 26, when the first lottery related to gathering of friends is won, the processing flow is such that the success pattern companion effect is always executed. Equal to the odds of getting a companion as described above (about 1/7.6 to about 1/7.9).
On the other hand, the execution probability of the failure pattern companion effect changes depending on whether or not the sub-integration unit 210 determines whether or not to execute it. Here, if the companion performance of the success pattern and the companion performance of the failure pattern are collectively referred to as companion performance, the execution probability of the companion performance (the sum of the execution probability of the success pattern companion performance and the execution probability of the failure pattern companion performance ) is preferably higher than the execution probability of the sixth aim effect (that is, about 1/4.8, which is the special replay derivation probability). Considering the playability of the companion gathering stage, if the execution frequency of the companion performance is set higher than the execution frequency of the sixth aim performance, the probability that the companion performance will be executed before the next sixth aim performance is executed. This is because the player's expectation can be further heightened.
However, it is preferable that the friend effect is not performed in the game from which the special replay was derived. As is clear from the process flow and the lottery table in FIG. 26, it is impossible to obtain companions in the game in which the special replay is derived, so in the game only the companion performance of the failure pattern can be executed, which is disappointing.

To summarize the above-mentioned contents, the effect control means, in a game different from the specific game (game from which the special replay is derived) in a specific game mode (companion gathering stage), the second effect (friend effect) to the effect means It is possible to run Then, in the game (battle stage or special stage) performed after the specific game mode ends, the number of times the second effect is executed from the start of the specific game mode until the first condition is satisfied increases. It is preferable that the frequency of execution of the second effect in the specific game mode is higher than the frequency of execution of the first effect (sixth aiming effect) in the specific game mode. can be rephrased.

Also, since the sixth aiming effect and the companion effect have the relationship as described above, it is preferable that the factors affecting whether or not they are executed are independent of each other. In the present embodiment, the sixth aiming effect is an effect that can be executed in the game from which the special replay is derived, and is an effect that cannot be executed in the game from which other internal lottery results are derived. It is realized by making the effect that can be executed in the game from which the internal lottery result is derived and the effect that cannot be executed in the game from which the special replay is derived.
In other words, the ratio of execution of the second effect (friend effect) in a specific game mode (friend gathering stage) depends on the internal lottery result (winning combination other than the special replay) derived in the game in which the second effect is executed. ), while the ratio of execution of the first effect (sixth aim effect) in a specific game mode does not change depending on the internal lottery result derived in the game in which the second effect is executed. It guarantees the independence of the director.

In addition, the sixth aiming performance in the present embodiment has a sufficiently high execution probability (approximately 1/4.8) in consideration of the number of games (20 times) stipulated for the companion gathering stage. In other words, the denominator value (approximately 4.8) when the numerator is 1 for the rate at which the first effect (sixth aim effect) is executed in one game in a specific game mode (companion gathering stage) is less than the predetermined number of times (20).
This is to ensure the gameability of the present invention by increasing the probability that the sixth aim effect will be executed in the companion gathering stage.

<About Battle Stage>
Next, the battle stage will be explained using FIG.
FIG. 29(a) schematically shows a lottery table related to a battle stage damage lottery for friend A, and FIG. 29(b) schematically shows a lottery table related to a battle stage damage lottery for friend B. FIG. 29(c) schematically shows a lottery table related to the battle stage damage lottery for fellow C, and FIG. 29(d) is a lottery table for the battle stage damage lottery for fellow D is schematically shown.
The range of random numbers used for any lottery table shown in FIG. 29 is 0-99.

The battle stage is played a number of times equal to the number of friends acquired in the gathering stage. As described above, the maximum number of companions acquired is 4, so the maximum number of battle stages is 4 games.
In each game of the battle stage, friends appear one by one to attack and damage enemy characters (not shown). In this embodiment, the numerical value of the damage amount is referred to as a damage point for convenience.
As the total amount of damage given to the enemy character in the battle stage is greater, a higher specialized stage is selected as the transition destination of the battle stage.
Specifically, when the total damage points at the end of the battle stage is 0 to 299pt, the battle stage is shifted to the first specialized stage, and this transition condition is the transition condition (27) shown in FIG. corresponds to
Further, when the total damage points at the end of the battle stage is 300 to 599pt, the battle stage is shifted to the second specialized stage, and this transition condition corresponds to the transition condition (28) shown in FIG. .
Further, when the total damage points at the end of the battle stage is 600 to 999pt, the battle stage is shifted to the third specialized stage, and this transition condition corresponds to the transition condition (29) shown in FIG. .
Also, when the total damage points dealt in the battle stage reaches 1000pt or more, it is confirmed that the number of medals obtained in the AT mode exceeds a predetermined number (for example, 2400). Therefore, if the above conditions are satisfied, the battle stage ends regardless of whether or not there are any companions remaining, and the AT mode ending is performed via the execution of a dedicated production (for example, freeze production). Move to stage. Note that this transition route is not shown in FIG.

As mentioned above, the longer you stay in the gathering stage, the easier it is to acquire more friends, and the more friends you acquire, the more damage points you can get in the battle stage. making it easier to transition to the transformation stage.
Therefore, the number of games performed from the start of a specific game mode (companion gathering stage) to the satisfaction of the first condition (operated in an operation order other than reverse push in a game from which a special replay was derived) As it increases, it is easier to shift to a specialized mode (higher specialized mode) that increases the degree of advantage related to acquisition of game media (medals) in the advantageous mode (AT mode) after the specific game mode ends. It can be said that it becomes.
In this way, the player's decision in the gathering stage (especially, the sixth aim effect) affects the transition to the special mode after that, and the player's interest in the sixth aim effect increases. Amusement interest can be enhanced.

FIG. 29(a) shows a lottery table used for a lottery for determining damage points given to an enemy character in a game in which friend A appears. As shown in the figure, the lottery probability changes according to the internal lottery result (winning combination) derived in the game. In the figure, "replay" is substantially special replay because the replay combinations derived in the battle stage are limited to special replays (special replay A to special replay D). Also, in the figure, "bell" is a general term for the operation condition bell and common bell.
If a replay is derived in the Battle Stage, the draw will determine 50 damage points with a probability of 20/100, determine 100 damage points with a probability of 60/100, and determine 100 damage points with a probability of 20/100. Determine 200 damage points, never 300 or 1000 damage points.
If Bell is drawn in the Battle Stage, the draw will determine 50 damage points with a probability of 80/100, 100 damage points with a probability of 20/100, 200 points, 300 points or It never determines 1000 damage points.
If a weak cherry is drawn in the battle stage, the lottery will determine 100 damage points with a probability of 50/100, determine 200 damage points with a probability of 50/100, 50 points, 300 points. Or it does not determine 1000 damage points.
If a strong cherry is drawn in the battle stage, the lottery will determine 100 damage points with a probability of 9/100, determine 200 damage points with a probability of 45/100, and determine 200 damage points with a probability of 45/100. determines 300 damage points, has a 1/100 chance of determining 1000 damage points, and never determines 50 damage points.
If a watermelon is drawn in the Battle Stage, the lottery will determine 100 damage points with a probability of 30/100, 200 damage points with a probability of 70/100, 50 points, 300 points, or It never determines 1000 damage points.
If the chance number is derived in the battle stage, the lottery will determine 100 damage points with a probability of 40/100, determine 200 damage points with a probability of 50/100, and determine 200 damage points with a probability of 10/100. determines 300 damage points, never 50 or 1000 damage points.

FIG. 29(b) shows a lottery table used for a lottery for determining damage points given to an enemy character in a game in which friend B appears. As shown in the figure, the lottery probability changes according to the internal lottery result (winning combination) derived in the game. Note that "replay" and "bell" in FIG. 29 have the same meaning as in FIG. 29(a).
If a replay is derived in the Battle Stage, the draw will determine 50 damage points with a probability of 80/100, 100 damage points with a probability of 20/100, 200 points, 300 points or It never determines 1000 damage points.
If Bell is drawn in the Battle Stage, the draw will determine 50 damage points with a probability of 20/100, determine 100 damage points with a probability of 60/100, and determine 100 damage points with a probability of 20/100. Determine 200 damage points, never 300 or 1000 damage points.
If a weak cherry is drawn in the battle stage, the lottery will determine 100 damage points with a probability of 50/100, determine 200 damage points with a probability of 50/100, 50 points, 300 points. Or it does not determine 1000 damage points.
If a strong cherry is drawn in the battle stage, the lottery will determine 100 damage points with a probability of 9/100, determine 200 damage points with a probability of 45/100, and determine 200 damage points with a probability of 45/100. determines 300 damage points, has a 1/100 chance of determining 1000 damage points, and never determines 50 damage points.
If a watermelon is drawn in the Battle Stage, the lottery will determine 100 damage points with a probability of 30/100, 200 damage points with a probability of 70/100, 50 points, 300 points, or It never determines 1000 damage points.
If the chance number is derived in the battle stage, the lottery will determine 100 damage points with a probability of 40/100, determine 200 damage points with a probability of 50/100, and determine 200 damage points with a probability of 10/100. determines 300 damage points, never 50 or 1000 damage points.

FIG. 29(c) shows a lottery table used for a lottery for determining damage points given to an enemy character in a game in which friend C appears. As shown in the figure, the lottery probability changes according to the internal lottery result (winning combination) derived in the game. Note that "replay" and "bell" in FIG. 29 have the same meaning as in FIG. 29(a).
If a replay is derived in the Battle Stage, the draw will determine 50 damage points with a probability of 40/100, determine 100 damage points with a probability of 20/100, and determine 100 damage points with a probability of 40/100. Determine 200 damage points, never 300 or 1000 damage points.
If Bell is drawn in the Battle Stage, the draw will determine 50 damage points with a probability of 90/100, 100 damage points with a probability of 10/100, 200 points, 300 points or It never determines 1000 damage points.
If a weak cherry is drawn in the battle stage, the lottery will determine 50 damage points with a probability of 30/100, determine 100 damage points with a probability of 10/100, and determine 100 damage points with a probability of 50/100. determines 200 damage points, has a 10/100 chance of determining 300 damage points, and never determines 1000 damage points.
If a strong cherry is drawn in the battle stage, the lottery will determine 200 damage points with a probability of 48/100, determine 300 damage points with a probability of 50/100, and determine 300 damage points with a probability of 2/100. determines 1000 damage points, never 50 or 100 damage points.
If a watermelon is drawn in the Battle Stage, the lottery will determine 50 damage points with a probability of 30/100, determine 100 damage points with a probability of 10/100, and determine 100 damage points with a probability of 50/100. Determine 200 damage points, 10/100 chance to determine 300 damage points, never determine 1000 damage points.
If the chance number is derived in the battle stage, the lottery will determine 50 damage points with a probability of 20/100, determine 100 damage points with a probability of 10/100, and determine 100 damage points with a probability of 50/100. determines 200 damage points, has a 20/100 chance of determining 300 damage points, and never determines 1000 damage points.

FIG. 29(d) shows a lottery table used for a lottery for determining damage points given to an enemy character in a game in which friend D appears. As shown in the figure, the lottery probability changes according to the internal lottery result (winning combination) derived in the game. Note that "replay" and "bell" in FIG. 29 have the same meaning as in FIG. 29(a).
If a replay is derived in the Battle Stage, the draw will determine 50 damage points with a probability of 90/100, 100 damage points with a probability of 10/100, 200 points, 300 points or It never determines 1000 damage points.
If Bell is drawn in the Battle Stage, the draw will determine 50 damage points with a probability of 40/100, determine 100 damage points with a probability of 20/100, and determine 100 damage points with a probability of 40/100. Determine 200 damage points, never 300 or 1000 damage points.
If a weak cherry is drawn in the battle stage, the lottery will determine 50 damage points with a probability of 30/100, determine 100 damage points with a probability of 10/100, and determine 100 damage points with a probability of 50/100. determines 200 damage points, has a 10/100 chance of determining 300 damage points, and never determines 1000 damage points.
If a strong cherry is drawn in the battle stage, the lottery will determine 200 damage points with a probability of 48/100, determine 300 damage points with a probability of 50/100, and determine 300 damage points with a probability of 2/100. determines 1000 damage points, never 50 or 100 damage points.
If a watermelon is drawn in the Battle Stage, the lottery will determine 50 damage points with a probability of 30/100, determine 100 damage points with a probability of 10/100, and determine 100 damage points with a probability of 50/100. Determine 200 damage points, 10/100 chance to determine 300 damage points, never determine 1000 damage points.
If the chance number is derived in the battle stage, the lottery will determine 50 damage points with a probability of 20/100, determine 100 damage points with a probability of 10/100, and determine 100 damage points with a probability of 50/100. determines 200 damage points, has a 20/100 chance of determining 300 damage points, and never determines 1000 damage points.

As described above, fellows A to D are designed so that different damage points are determined based on the internal lottery results.
For example, companion A and companion C have the characteristic of easily acquiring damage points when a replay is derived. On the other hand, companions B and D have the characteristic of easily acquiring damage points when the bell is drawn.
Also, friends A and B have a characteristic that it is easy to acquire 100 damage points and difficult to acquire damage points of 50 points or 200 points or more. On the other hand, friends C and D have the characteristic that it is easy to acquire damage points of 50 points or 200 points or more, and it is difficult to acquire damage points of 100 points. In other words, friends A and B tend to have stable damage points, and friends C and D tend to have well-balanced damage points.
In addition, in any of the companions A to D, in the game in which the specific role (weak cherry, strong cherry, watermelon, chance eye) was derived, it is easy to acquire a large damage point, especially in the game in which the strong cherry was derived Easiest to get damage points.

<About the second specialized stage>
Next, the second specialization stage, which has outstanding features among the specialization stages, will be described with reference to FIGS. 30 and 31. FIG.
FIGS. 30(a) to (f) are diagrams showing specific examples of the progress of the game in the second specialized stage.
FIG. 31(a) schematically shows a lottery table related to an additional lottery performed when the second specialized stage ends in the first game, and FIG. 31(b) shows FIG. 31(c) schematically shows a lottery table related to the additional lottery that is performed when the second game ends, and FIG. Such a lottery table is schematically shown, and FIG. 31(d) schematically shows a lottery table relating to an additional lottery to be performed when the second specialized stage ends in the fourth game. The range of random numbers used for any of the lottery tables shown in FIG. 31 is 0-99.

As described above, the second specialized stage is a specialized stage that is more advantageous than the first specialized stage (specialized stage with a large number of games added to the AT main stage), and is more disadvantageous than the third specialized stage. It is a specialized stage (a specialized stage with a small number of games added to the AT main stage).
The second specialized stage is executed over a maximum of 5 games, and if Bell 1-6 is won before reaching 5 games, or a special role (weak cherry, strong cherry, watermelon, and chance) is derived. If you do, the game ends.
In addition, in the first to fourth games, when replays are established, bell spills 1 to 3 are awarded, or there is no winning (no winning), the second specialized stage is maintained.
Here, in the second specialization stage (additional specialization mode), the total value of the probability of winning bells 1 to 6 in one game and the probability of deriving a special combination is about 1/10. It is configured. However, since the probability of deriving a special combination changes depending on the set value, the total value is not uniform.
Therefore, the transition condition (31) shown in FIG. 7 is that Bell wins or derives a special combination, and that a specified number of games (for example, 5) are played in the second specialized stage.

Therefore, the gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment has a specific period (second specialized stage) during which the game is played once or multiple times. ) is derived or ends when a plurality of reels 65 stops in a specific stop mode (bell 1 to bell 6) during the specific period, or the number of times the specific condition is satisfied after the specific period starts It can be said that the game ends when the number of times (the number of times the game is executed is five) is reached.
Here, the specific internal lottery result is not limited to the example of this embodiment, and the corresponding internal lottery result (winning combination) can be changed within the scope of achieving the object of the present invention.
In this embodiment, the number of times a specific condition has been met is the number of games played during a specific period.

Here, the details of the add-on process (adding the number of games in the AT main stage) in the second special stage will be described with reference to a specific example of the progress of the game in the second special stage.
In the second specialized stage, the reference number of games to be added (for example, 20 games) is predetermined, and the multiplying factor by which the reference number of games is multiplied changes according to the trigger for ending the stage. This calculation and addition processing are performed by the gaming state control section 110 .
For example, FIG. 30(a) illustrates the progress of the game in which one of Bells 1 to 6 is won in the first game. In this example, since the second to fifth games are not played, they are shaded. As in this case, if the second special stage ends with the bell winning in the first game, the multiplier will be "1.5", multiplied by the standard number of games, and the number of games added to the AT main stage will be 30 games. becomes.
FIG. 30(b) exemplifies the progress of the game in which one of the bells 1 to 6 is won in the second game. In this example, the 3rd to 5th games are not played, so they are shaded. As in this case, if the 2nd special stage ends with a bell win in the 2nd game, the multiplier will be "2" and multiplied by the standard number of games, the number of games added to the AT main stage will be 40 games. .
FIG. 30(c) exemplifies the progress of the game in which one of the bells 1 to 6 is won in the third game. In this example, the 4th and 5th games are not played, so they are shaded. As in this case, if the 2nd special stage ends with the bell winning in the 3rd game, the multiplier will be "2.5", which is multiplied by the standard number of games, and the number of games added to the AT main stage will be 50 games. becomes.
FIG. 30(d) exemplifies the progress of the game in which one of Bells 1 to 6 is won in the fourth game. In this example, the fifth game is not played, so it is shaded. As in this case, if the second special stage ends with the bell winning in the 4th game, the multiplier will be "3", multiplied by the standard number of games, and the number of games added to the AT main stage will be 60 games. .
FIG. 30(e) exemplifies the progress of the game in which one of Bells 1 to 6 is won in the fifth game. As in this case, if the second special stage ends with a bell win in the 5th game, the multiplier will be "10", multiplied by the standard number of games, and the number of games added to the AT main stage will be 200 games. .
FIG. 30(f) exemplifies the progress of the game in which the winning of Bell 1-6 and the derivation of the special combination did not occur in any of the games of the 1st to 5th games. As in this case, when the second specialized stage ends when the number of games played in the second specialized stage reaches 5, the multiplying factor becomes "1", which is multiplied by the reference number of games, The number of games added to the AT main stage is 20 games.
Note that FIG. 30(a) to (e) exemplify the winning of Bells 1 to 6, but even if each winning is replaced with the derivation of a specific combination, the same processing is performed.

As described above, the number of additional games increases as the number of games to be completed increases. The number of games is 10 times different.
Thus, in the second specialized stage, the interest in the game increases step by step as the game progresses, reaching a climax in the final game.

Next, the additional lottery performed when the second specialized stage ends will be described. The lottery is performed in addition to the add-on process described with reference to FIG. (That is, the first game of the AT main stage that shifts from the second specialized stage) is doubled.
When the second specialized stage ends in the first game (that is, when the bell wins or the special role is derived in the first game), the lottery has a probability of 90/100 and is not won, and 10/100. will be elected with a probability of
In addition, when the second specialized stage ends in the second game (that is, when the bell wins or the derivation of the special role occurs in the second game), the lottery is not won with a probability of 95/100, and 5 /100 probability of winning.
Also, when the second specialized stage ends in the 3rd game (that is, when the bell wins or the special role is derived in the 3rd game), the lottery is not won with a probability of 97/100, and 3 /100 probability of winning.
Also, when the second specialized stage ends in the 4th game (that is, when the bell wins or the derivation of the special role occurs in the 4th game), the lottery is not won with a probability of 99/100, and 1 /100 probability of winning.
When the second specialization stage ends with the final game (fifth game), the lottery is not conducted regardless of whether there is a bell prize or a special winning combination. This is because it may impede the playability that reaches its climax in the final game (it may lose the purpose of providing a large difference in the number of additional games depending on whether or not there is a bell prize or the derivation of a special role). Also, since the privilege received in the event of winning a bell or deriving a special combination in the final game is large, doubling the privilege may destroy the game balance.
As described above, the probability of winning the lottery performed in the first to fourth games increases as the number of games increases. This is due to the fact that the game balance is achieved by making it a tendency.

The playability (characteristics of the additional processing) of the second specialized stage as described above will be summarized below.
First, in the second specialized stage according to the present embodiment, as described with reference to FIG. , and a case where a privilege is added in the game next to the finished game.
Here, with regard to the method of adding benefits in the game following the finished game, there is a mode of giving benefits to each of the finished game and the next game (for example, 30 games are added to the finished game, and the next game is added). A mode of adding 30 more games to the game), a mode of increasing the benefits granted in the game to be finished in the next game (for example, a mode of doubling the 30 games added in the game to be finished in the next game), can be considered. Both aspects are equivalent in light of the object of the present invention, and either aspect may be adopted.

Therefore, in the game in which the specific period (second special stage) ends or in the game following the game, the privilege granting means (game state control unit 110).
Also, if the benefits determined in the game where the specific period ends are more advantageous in the game following the game (if you win the additional lottery that is held when the second special stage ends) ) can be said to exist.

In addition, in the present embodiment, the privilege to be given is illustrated as the number of games added to the AT main stage, but the implementation of the present invention is not limited to this. For example, if the privilege is a game mode corresponding to the normal mode or the challenge mode during the specific period, the privilege according to the present invention may be advantageous in terms of the transition rate to the AT mode. Further, if the specific period is the game mode corresponding to the AT mode, the benefit according to the present invention may be advantageous in terms of the transition rate to the additional specialized mode. That is, the privilege according to the present invention can be changed as appropriate according to the specifications of the gaming machine that implements it.
Also, in the present embodiment, an example has been described in which a privilege can be given in both the game in which the specific period ends and the game following the game, but it is sufficient if the privilege is given in either one.

In the second specialized stage according to the present embodiment, the benefit (number of additional games) when the final game (fifth game) is completed with the bell winning or the derivation of the special role is the other game (one game 4th to 4th games) are characterized by a higher degree of advantage (the number of additional games is greater) compared to the benefits in the case of ending with a bell prize or derivation of a special role.
That is, in a game in which a specific internal lottery result (specific combination) is derived or a specific stop mode is stopped (bell winning), the number of times the specific condition is satisfied reaches a predetermined number of times (the number of games played is 5 times), and the specific period is reached. In the first case of termination (the case shown in FIG. 30(e)), the degree of advantage of the privilege (addition of 200 games) is determined by derivation of a specific internal lottery result or suspension of a specific stop mode. In the second case (cases shown in FIGS. 30(a) to 30(d)) in which the specific period ends before the number of times the specific condition is met in the game reaches a predetermined number of times, the advantage degree of the privilege (30 games to It can be rephrased as something that is high compared to the 60 game add-on.
As described above, in the second specialized stage according to the second embodiment, since the degree of advantage of the privilege given changes according to the end condition, it is possible to present a new matter of interest to the player. It is possible to arouse interest in games.

Here, the total value of the probability of winning a bell prize per game and the probability of deriving a special combination is about 1/10, and the probability of reaching the final game is about (9/10) to the 4th power. In this way, the later the game, the lower the probability of reaching that point exponentially. It can be said that the ratio is small compared to the cases (cases illustrated in FIGS. 30(a) to 30(d)).
As a result, the player's interest in the final game of the second specialized stage can be strengthened, and the playability of the present invention can be enhanced.

In the second specialized stage according to the present embodiment, the amount of increase in benefits that increases when one game progresses in a game other than the final game is compared with the amount of increase in benefits that increases when the game progresses to the final game. and the latter is getting bigger.
That is, in the second case (cases illustrated in FIGS. 30(a) to (d)), the number of times the specific condition is satisfied in the game in which the specific period (second special stage) ends is one less than the predetermined number of times. When the number of times is one (for example, the 4th game), the benefits given by the privilege giving means are more advantageous than when the number of times is the second number (for example, the 3rd game) which is one less than the first number. The degree is high, and the degree of advantage of the privilege (addition of 200 games) given in the first case (case illustrated in FIG. The first difference (140 games) is the difference between the degree of advantage of the privilege given when the number of establishments is the first number (60 games added), and the specific period ends in the second case In the second case, the number of times the specific conditions are met in the game where the specific period ends is the second If the difference between the degree of advantage of the privilege (50 games added) and the second difference (10 games) is the second difference, the first difference is greater than the second difference. It can be said that it is a thing.
By adopting such a configuration, it is possible to particularly enhance the amusement in the final game during the specific period, and to enhance the playability of the entire specific period.

The second specialized stage according to the present embodiment is configured such that even if the final game ends without winning a bell or deriving a special role, a privilege is given, and the degree of advantage of the privilege is It is low compared to the benefits that would otherwise be granted.
That is, in a game in which the number of times the specific condition is established reaches a predetermined number of times (the fifth game), a specific internal lottery result (specific combination) is not derived or a specific stop mode is stopped (bell winning), and a specific period of time elapses. In the third case (the case illustrated in FIG. 30(f)), the privilege is granted by the privilege granting means. It can be said that the advantage is higher in the order of the privilege given (30 games to 60 games added) and the privilege given in the third case (20 games added).
Since there is a large gap (drop) between the benefits given in the final game between the first case and the third case, the peak of the player's interest in the specialization period can be the final game. can.

Further, in the second special stage according to the present embodiment, when the final game ends, the lottery is not conducted regardless of whether there is a bell prize or a special winning combination. Here, the degree of advantage of the privilege given when the bell prize or the special role is derived in the final game is added to the advantage given when the bell prize is won or the special role is derived in the previous game. Even if the degree of advantage is doubled by winning the lottery, it is higher than the doubled degree of advantage.
Therefore, in the game (final game) in which the number of times the specific condition is met reaches a predetermined number of times, the specific internal lottery result (specific combination) is not derived or the specific stop mode is stopped (bell winning), and the specific period ends. In the third case (the case illustrated in FIG. 30(f)), the privilege determined in the game in which the specific period ends is more advantageous in the game following the game (the second If you win an additional lottery at the end of the special stage), you can put it in another way.
In addition, in the first case (the case illustrated in FIG. 30(e)), when the privilege determined in the game in which the specific period ends is more advantageous in the game next to the game ( If you win the additional lottery at the end of the second special stage), in the second case (cases shown in FIGS. 30(a) to (d)), it is determined in the game where the specific period ends There are cases where benefits are granted in the game following the game in question, and the benefits granted in the first case (additional 200 games) are the same as in the second case, the In other words, the degree of advantage is higher than the benefit determined in (120 games added) in the case where the benefit determined in (1) becomes more advantageous in the game next to the game in question.
This is because, as described above, the additional lottery is a process that is performed as a supplement, and if it is performed in the final game, it may hinder the gaming performance that reaches its peak in the final game. Also, since the privilege received in the event of winning a bell or deriving a special combination in the final game is large, doubling the privilege may destroy the game balance.

In the present embodiment, the second specialized stage is exemplified as the "specific period" according to the present invention, but the first specialized stage (the most disadvantageous specialized stage) and the third specialized stage (the most Advantageous specialization stage) may be a "specific period".
In addition, in the present embodiment, the configuration is such that the privilege is given also in the third case (the case illustrated in FIG. 30(f)), but the implementation of the present invention is not limited to this. The present invention may be practiced by a gaming machine that does not provide special benefits.
In addition, in the present embodiment, in both the first case (the case shown in FIG. 30(e)) and the third case (the case shown in FIG. 30(f)), the additional lottery is not performed. However, the present invention may be implemented in place of specifications in which an additional lottery is performed for at least one of these.

In the above-described additional lottery (the lottery shown in FIG. 31), an embodiment has been described in which the lottery probability does not change according to the set value or the internal lottery result, but implementation of the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the lottery probability may be different between when the game ends with a bell win and when the game ends with a special winning combination. Also, in this modification, it is preferable to increase the probability of winning in the latter case.
In other words, when the first internal lottery result (specific combination) is derived in the specific period (second specialized stage) or the plurality of reels stop in the first stop mode and the specific period ends, The rate at which the benefits determined in the game ending the specific period are more advantageous in the next game of the game (probability of winning the additional lottery) is derived from the result of the first internal lottery in the specific period When the second internal lottery result (bell) with a higher percentage of reels is derived, or when a plurality of reels stop in a second stop mode with a higher frequency of stopping than in the first stop mode and the specific period ends In addition, it is preferable that the benefits determined in the game in which the specific period ends are higher than the rate of being more advantageous in the next game of the game.

The present invention is not limited to the embodiments described above, and includes various modifications and improvements as long as the object of the present invention is achieved.
For example, a part of each configuration illustrated in each figure may be omitted, a configuration illustrated as one may be divided into a plurality, or a configuration illustrated as a plurality may be integrated into one. , a new configuration (not shown) may be added.
Further, part of the processes shown in each flowchart may be omitted, the order of the processes may be changed, or parallel processes may be performed.
Moreover, the lottery probability shown in each lottery table may be changed as appropriate.

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This embodiment includes the following technical ideas.
(1) A plurality of reels on which a plurality of types of symbols are displayed, a stop button provided corresponding to each of the plurality of reels and receiving an operation that triggers the stop of the rotating reel, and a plurality of types game mode management means for managing the game modes, effect means, and effect control means for controlling the effect means, wherein the plurality of types of game modes include a specific game mode The production control means can cause the production means to execute a first production in a specific game executed in the specific game mode, and the end condition of the specific game mode includes the specific There are a first condition that is satisfied when the stop button is operated in the first operation mode in the game, and a second condition that is satisfied when the game is played a predetermined number of times after the specific game mode is started. , when the stop button is operated in a second operation mode different from the first operation mode in the game in which the first effect is executed, the specific game mode continues, and the specific game mode continues. After the end, the more the number of games played from the start of the specific game mode to the satisfaction of the first condition, the more advantageous it becomes, and the specific game mode satisfies the first condition. A game characterized in that when the second condition is satisfied without being satisfied and ended, it is more likely to be disadvantageous than when the specific game mode ends while satisfying the first condition. machine.
(2) The plurality of types of game modes include a normal mode, an advantageous mode that is more advantageous in obtaining game media than the normal mode, and a specialized mode that increases the degree of advantage in obtaining game media in the advantageous mode; is included, and there are a plurality of specialized modes with different degrees of increasing the degree of advantage related to acquisition of game media in the advantageous mode, and performed from the start of the specific game mode to the satisfaction of the first condition (1), wherein the more the number of games played increases, the more likely it is to shift to the specialized mode, which increases the degree of advantage in obtaining game media in the advantageous mode, after the specific game mode ends. game machine.
(3) The plurality of types of game modes include a normal mode and an advantageous mode that is more advantageous than the normal mode in acquiring game media, and the specific game mode ends when the first condition is satisfied. or when the second condition is satisfied without satisfying the first condition, the mode is shifted to the advantageous mode after the end of the specific game mode, and the second condition According to (1) or (2), the degree of advantage related to acquisition of game media in the advantageous mode increases when the second condition is satisfied or after the second condition is satisfied and before the transition to the advantageous mode is made. game machine.
(4) The degree of advantage related to acquisition of game media in the advantageous mode that increases when the first condition is satisfied or during the period from the satisfaction of the first condition to the transition to the advantageous mode is the second according to (3), wherein the degree of advantage relating to the acquisition of game media in the advantageous mode increases when the condition is satisfied or during the period from the satisfaction of the second condition to the transition to the advantageous mode; game machine.
(5) The effect control means can cause the effect means to execute a second effect in a game different from the specific game in the specific game mode, and is performed after the specific game mode ends. The game tends to become more advantageous as the number of times the second effect is executed from the start of the specific game mode to the satisfaction of the first condition increases, and the second effect in the specific game mode. The gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (4), wherein the frequency with which is executed is higher than the frequency with which the first effect is executed in the specific game mode.
(6) Provided with an internal lottery means for deriving one internal lottery result from a plurality of types of internal lottery results by lottery, and the ratio at which the second effect is executed in the specific game mode is determined by the execution of the second effect. On the other hand, the ratio of execution of the first effect in the specific game mode does not change depending on the internal lottery result derived in the game in which the second effect is executed. , (5).

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

Claims (1)

A plurality of reels on which a plurality of types of symbols are displayed;
a stop button that is provided corresponding to each of the plurality of reels and receives an operation that triggers a stop of the rotating reel;
game mode management means for managing a plurality of game modes;
performance means and
Production control means for controlling the production means;
A gaming machine comprising
The plurality of types of game modes include a specific game mode,
The production control means is capable of causing the production means to execute a first production in a specific game executed in the specific game mode,
The end condition of the specific game mode includes a first condition that is satisfied when the stop button is operated in the first operation mode in the specific game, and a game of a predetermined number of times after the specific game mode is started. and a second condition that is satisfied when
When the stop button is operated in a second operation mode different from the first operation mode in the game in which the first effect is executed, the specific game mode continues,
After the end of the specific game mode,
The more the number of games played from the start of the specific game mode to the satisfaction of the first condition, the more advantageous it becomes, and
When the specific game mode ends by satisfying the second condition without satisfying the first condition, compared to when the specific game mode ends by satisfying the first condition likely to be disadvantaged
The plurality of types of game modes include a normal mode, an advantageous mode that is more advantageous in obtaining game media than the normal mode, and a specialized mode that increases the degree of advantage in obtaining game media in the advantageous mode. ,
There are a plurality of specialized modes with different degrees of increasing the degree of advantage in obtaining game media in the advantageous mode,
The specialized mode in which the degree of advantage relating to acquisition of game media in the advantageous mode increases as the number of games played from the start of the specific game mode to the satisfaction of the first condition increases. , it becomes easier to shift after the specific game mode ends,
A gaming machine characterized by:

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