JP7161785B2 - game machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to gaming machines.

As this type of gaming machine, for example, there is a slot machine. In the slot machine, as a game state advantageous to the player, there is an AT (assist time) that assists (navigates) so that winning of a small combination or a replay combination can be established. Some have a game state called
In addition, among such slot machines, there is known a slot machine having, for example, a difference number management type AT managed by the difference number and a game number management type AT managed by the number of games (for example, , Patent Document 1).

JP 2019-72268 A

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

In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, the gaming machine of the present invention includes a lottery means capable of drawing a winning combination for the current game from a plurality of winning combinations, a first game state, and a second game state more advantageous than the first game state. A game state control means capable of controlling any game state among a plurality of game states including 2 game states , and a prescribed number of times until a privilege is given for extending the second game state can be determined. and a privilege granting device capable of imparting a privilege for extending the second game state when the specified number of games determined by the specified number of times determining device is executed in the second game state. means, wherein the second game state includes a specific second game state managed by the difference game value number and a special second game state managed by the number of games played, and the specified number of times is the second game state; One specified number of times and a second specified number of times greater than the first specified number of times, and the specified number of times determination means is controlled to the specific second game state by the game state control means. However, it is possible to determine the first specified number of times with a higher probability than in the case of being controlled to the special second game state.

1 is a schematic front view showing the appearance of a gaming machine according to a first embodiment; FIG. 1 is a schematic perspective view showing an internal configuration of a gaming machine according to a first embodiment; FIG. It is a block diagram showing a control configuration of the gaming machine according to the first embodiment. It is a chart showing the arrangement of reel symbols according to the first embodiment. 4 is a diagram showing a payout table according to the first embodiment; FIG. FIG. 11 is a chart showing an internal lottery table (2 bet) according to the first embodiment; FIG. FIG. 11 is a chart showing an internal lottery table (3 bet) according to the first embodiment; FIG. FIG. 4 is a state transition diagram of an RT state according to the first embodiment; It is a state transition diagram of a game state according to the first embodiment. It is a chart which shows the score mode lottery table which concerns on 1st Embodiment. It is a chart which shows the score mode detail table which concerns on 1st Embodiment. It is a chart which shows the score level lottery table which concerns on 1st Embodiment. It is a chart which shows the item B acquisition level lottery table which concerns on 1st Embodiment. FIG. 4 is a chart showing an episode pattern lottery table according to the first embodiment; FIG. 4 is a diagram showing an episode pattern table according to the first embodiment; FIG. FIG. 11 is a chart showing an additional special stage ceiling game number lottery table according to the first embodiment; FIG. It is a chart which shows the item A initial value lottery table which concerns on 1st Embodiment. It is a chart which shows the high probability transition lottery table which concerns on 1st Embodiment. It is a chart showing a high probability end lottery table according to the first embodiment. It is a chart showing a pseudo bonus transition lottery table (low probability) according to the first embodiment. It is a chart showing a pseudo-bonus transition lottery table (at the time of high probability) according to the first embodiment. It is a chart which shows the score acquisition lottery table (normal stage) which concerns on 1st Embodiment. It is a chart showing a pseudo-bonus shift lottery table (when a specified score is reached) according to the first embodiment. It is a chart which shows the score special mode transition lottery table (at the time of reaching|attainment of a prescribed score) which concerns on 1st Embodiment. It is a chart which shows the transfer destination lottery level promotion lottery table (when a prescribed score is reached) according to the first embodiment. It is a chart which shows the score special mode transition lottery table (watermelon) which concerns on 1st Embodiment. FIG. 11 is a chart showing a score-specific mode transition lottery table (1-card combination) according to the first embodiment; FIG. It is a chart which shows the end lottery table of the score specialization mode which concerns on 1st Embodiment. It is a chart which shows the score specialization stage transition lottery table which concerns on 1st Embodiment. It is a chart which shows the score acquisition lottery table (score specialization stage) which concerns on 1st Embodiment. It is a chart which shows the end lottery table of the score specialization stage which concerns on 1st Embodiment. It is a chart which shows the score acquisition lottery table (fake precursor) which concerns on 1st Embodiment. It is a chart which shows the transfer destination lottery level promotion lottery table (this precursor) which concerns on 1st Embodiment. It is a chart which shows the transfer destination lottery level promotion lottery table (pseudo bonus) which concerns on 1st Embodiment. It is a chart which shows the migration destination determination lottery table (stable) which concerns on 1st Embodiment. It is a chart which shows the migration destination determination lottery table (turbulent) which concerns on 1st Embodiment. It is a chart which shows the addition specialization stage direct hit lottery table (stable) which concerns on 1st Embodiment. It is a chart which shows the CZ3 direct hit lottery table (turbulence) which concerns on 1st Embodiment. It is a chart which shows the ST game number addition lottery table which concerns on 1st Embodiment. FIG. 4 is a chart showing a rewind stock lottery table according to the first embodiment; FIG. It is a chart which shows the hit breakthrough lottery table which concerns on 1st Embodiment. It is a chart which shows AT transition lottery table (CZ2) which concerns on 1st Embodiment. It is a chart which shows the difference number addition lottery table which concerns on 1st Embodiment. FIG. 11 is a chart showing an add-on unit differential number determination table according to the first embodiment; FIG. It is a chart which shows the item B acquisition lottery table which concerns on 1st Embodiment. It is a chart which shows the loop execution lottery table which concerns on 1st Embodiment. It is a chart which shows the loop rate lottery table which concerns on 1st Embodiment. It is a chart which shows the addition lottery table which concerns on 1st Embodiment. It is a chart which shows the item A addition lottery table (rush stage) which concerns on 1st Embodiment. FIG. 11 is a chart showing a lottery table at the end of a rush stage according to the first embodiment; FIG. It is a chart which shows the item A addition lottery table (episode stage) which concerns on 1st Embodiment. It is a chart showing an ending ticket acquisition lottery table according to the first embodiment. FIG. 4 is a diagram showing a bug mode lottery table according to the first embodiment; FIG. FIG. 11 is a chart showing a bug mode precursor game number lottery table according to the first embodiment; FIG. FIG. 4 is a diagram for explaining an example of an effect during a normal stage according to the first embodiment; FIG. FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining an example of an effect during a pseudo bonus according to the first embodiment; FIG. FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining an example of the effect during CZ1-1 according to the first embodiment; FIG. 5 is a diagram for explaining an example of an effect during a rush stage according to the first embodiment; FIG. FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining an example of the effect during CZ1-2 according to the first embodiment; FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining an example of an effect during an additional specialized stage according to the first embodiment; FIG. FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining an example of an effect during an additional specialized stage according to the first embodiment; FIG. FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining an example of an effect during an ending preparation stage or the like according to the first embodiment; FIG. FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining an example of effect (lottery method selection) during the transition destination determination stage according to the first embodiment; FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining a pressing order display pattern table according to the first embodiment and an example of an effect (roulette effect) of a transition destination determination stage; FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining an example of a presentation (at the time of power failure) of the transition destination determination stage according to the first embodiment; FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining an example of an effect during a normal stage (at the time of transition to stable mode) according to the first embodiment; FIG. 4 is a diagram for explaining a control method during a stable mode according to the first embodiment; FIG. FIG. 11 is a schematic front view showing the appearance of a gaming machine according to a second embodiment; It is a block diagram showing the control configuration of the gaming machine according to the second embodiment. FIG. 11 is a chart showing an additional display number lottery table according to the second embodiment; FIG. FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining an example of an effect during a score-specific stage according to the second embodiment; FIG. FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining an example of an effect during a score-specific stage according to the second embodiment; FIG. FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining a display example of a result screen according to the second embodiment; FIG. FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining a display example of a menu screen according to the second embodiment; FIG. FIG. 11 is a chart showing a setting suggestion icon table according to the second embodiment; FIG. FIG. 11 is a chart showing a setting suggestion pattern table according to the second embodiment; FIG. FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing setting suggestion icon determination processing (lottery each time) according to the second embodiment; FIG. FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing setting suggestion icon determination processing (scenario lottery) according to the second embodiment; FIG. FIG. 11 is a chart showing a setting suggestion icon lottery table according to the second embodiment; FIG. FIG. 11 is a chart showing a scenario table according to the second embodiment; FIG. FIG. 11 is a chart showing a scenario lottery table according to the second embodiment; FIG. FIG. 11 is a chart showing a same icon lottery table according to the second embodiment; FIG. FIG. 11 is a chart showing a non-identical icon lottery table according to the second embodiment; FIG. FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining a display example of a navi character setting screen according to the second embodiment; FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining a display example of a navi character setting screen according to the second embodiment; FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining a display example of a navi character setting screen according to the second embodiment; FIG. 11 is a chart showing an episode pattern lottery table according to the second embodiment; FIG. FIG. 11 is a chart showing an episode pattern table according to the second embodiment; FIG. It is a chart which shows the addition lottery table (bug mode) which concerns on 2nd Embodiment.

A preferred embodiment of a gaming machine according to the present invention will be described with reference to each drawing.
[First Embodiment]
A first embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 67. FIG.

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

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

The 3-bet button 2a is a button that can accept a player's operation for setting the number of bets, and operates as setting means to set a 3-bet by the player's operation. Inside the 3-bet button 2a are a sensor (not shown) that detects that the 3-bet button 2a has been operated, and an LED (not shown) that emits light (not shown) so that the activated state of the 3-bet button 2a can be identified. ) and
The 2-bet button 2b is a button that can accept a player's operation for setting the number of bets, and operates as setting means to set a 2-bet by the player's operation. Inside the 2-bet button 2b are a sensor (not shown) that detects that the 2-bet button 2b has been operated, and an LED (not shown) that emits light (not shown) so that the active state of the 2-bet button 2b can be identified. ) and

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

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

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

The upper part of the housing 1b is equipped with a main control unit 10 that controls the overall game, and the upper part of the front door 1a is a sub-control that performs control related to game effects, etc. under the control of the main control unit 10. A section 20 is provided.
A drum unit 4 for rotating the reel 41 is provided in the central portion of the housing 1b. The drum unit 4 includes horizontally arranged reels 41a, 41b, and 41c. These reels 41a to 41c are rotatable by driving a stepping motor (not shown). In addition, a plurality of patterns (identification information) are displayed on the outer peripheral surface of each reel 41a to 41c according to a predetermined arrangement. ) can be visually recognized through the display window 6 .
In addition, a medal payout device 7 for paying out medals and a hopper 7a for storing medals are provided in the lower part of the housing 1b. It is paid out to the player.

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

FIG. 3 shows the configuration of the control system of the slot machine 1. As shown in FIG. In addition, the same code|symbol is attached|subjected to the component which is the same as that of the component demonstrated in FIG.1 and FIG.2, or corresponds.

The main control unit 10 includes a CPU (not shown) that performs various arithmetic processes, a ROM (not shown) that stores game-related control programs, lottery tables, etc., a storage area that temporarily stores various data, and a CPU. A RAM (not shown) having a work area and the like is provided.
The main control unit 10 is connected with a 3-bet button 2a, a 2-bet button 2b, a medal selector 2e, a start lever 3, and a stop button 5, so that signals from sensors built into each device can be input. ing.
In addition, the main control unit 10 performs processing for starting a game based on a signal from the start lever 3, processing for sampling random numbers from a random number generator (not shown), and the like. Then, the main control unit 10 performs internal lottery processing based on the sampled random number value. Further, the main control unit 10 implements various functions of embodiments described later by appropriately reading and executing control programs and the like stored in the ROM.

Further, the main control unit 10 is configured to be capable of inputting a power interruption signal and a power restoration signal from the power supply device 14 .
When a power interruption signal is input, the main control unit 10 executes a power interruption process of storing (saving) the game information at the time of the input in the RAM. This game information includes, for example, information such as the current game state, winning hand, stop mode of the reels 41, number of bets (3 bets, 2 bets, 1 bet).
Further, when a power return signal is input, the main control unit 10 executes a power return process for reading the game information stored (saved) in the RAM and restarting the game. That is, when the power restoration signal is input, the main control unit 10 restores the state immediately before the power shutdown based on the read game information.
Further, the main control unit 10 transmits game information to the sub control unit 20 in the power restoration process. As a result, the sub control unit 20 can restart the effect based on the game state immediately before the power was turned off.

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

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

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

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

In the method of setting the number of bets by inserting medals from the medal insertion slot 2, the inserted medals are detected by the medal selector 2e provided on the rear surface of the front door 1a, and a bet corresponding to the number of inserted medals is made. The number (however, the upper limit is 3 bets corresponding to 3 medals) is set. When medals exceeding 3 bets are inserted, they are internally stored as data as credit medals.

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

In this way, the number of bets set by directly inserting medals from the medal insertion slot 2 or by pressing each bet button is stored in a storage means such as a RAM provided in the main control section 10 .
Then, when the number of bets reaches a level that allows one game to be played, the game can be started.
In this game-startable state, the operation of the start lever 3 is enabled. When the start lever 3 is tilted in this valid state, the game is started, and the reels 41a to 41c on which a plurality of symbols are displayed start to fluctuate. Before the reels 41 stop, an internal lottery process is executed to determine in advance the lottery result of the current game from among the winning combinations (including losing).
In the internal lottery process, a winning combination for the current game is determined by lottery from a plurality of winning combinations based on a predetermined winning probability.

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

The stop buttons 5a to 5c are an example of operation means for performing a stop operation of the reel 41. For example, when the stop buttons 5a to 5c light up, light-emitting means such as LEDs built into the stop buttons 5a to 5c become ready for pressing. When each stop button 5 is pressed in such a state, the reels 41a to 41c are controlled to be stopped so that the reels 41a to 41c are stopped at combinations of symbols allowed by the operation timing and the lottery result of the internal lottery process. be.
In the stop control of each reel 41a to 41c, a pull-in range is set for each, and a predetermined number (for example, 4) of symbols in the reverse rotation direction (upward direction) from the symbol at the time when the stop operation is performed. It becomes possible to draw in, and only one of the symbols in this drawing range can be stopped on an effective line (hereinafter also referred to as a winning line).

As a result of judging the combination of the symbols stopped on the activated line as a result of the game after the operation to stop the third reel, it is determined that the player wins when the predetermined combination of symbols is obtained, and the game value corresponding to the combination of the symbols is determined. Granted.
Note that the third reel is the reel that is stopped at the third and last operation when the stop operation of each of the three reels 41a to 41c is performed one time for a total of three times. Further, "after the third reel stop operation" means after the player releases the finger or the like from the stop button 5 operated to stop the third reel.

When the reels 41 are stopped, the three symbols displayed on the reels 41a to 41c are stopped so that they can be visually recognized from outside the machine (also referred to as "stop display"). be judged.
For example, in the present embodiment, winning is determined based on the combination of symbols stopped only on the upward-sloping line out of five lines in total: top, middle, and bottom lines, a downward-sloping line, and an upward-sloping line. It is designed to be
Note that the number of winning lines for judging winning is not limited to one line, but can be appropriately changed according to the arrangement of symbols, the type of symbols, the combination of symbols corresponding to the winning combination, and the like.

The slot machine 1 includes a probability setting means (setting means) capable of externally changing (manually) setting the probability of winning a specific combination among the combinations drawn by the main control unit 10 (lottery means, first lottery means). A button (not shown) is provided.
For example, the probability of winning a specific role is divided into six stages from low probability to high probability of winning, and each stage corresponds to settings 1 to 6, so that the probability of winning a particular role can be adjusted to each set value. The winning probability can be changed accordingly.
In this case, setting 6 is set to have a higher probability of winning a specific role than setting 1, and as a result, compared to setting 1, When the setting 6 is set, the slot machine game is controlled to proceed more advantageously.
Although the setting value can be set in 6 steps, it is not limited to this, and may be set in 4 steps (setting values 1, 2, 5, 6) or 3 steps (setting 1, setting 3, setting 6), for example. .

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

A "common bell" and a "push order bell" are provided for the bell role.
The "common bell" wins regardless of the order of operation of the stop buttons 5a to 5c (hereinafter also referred to as the order of pressing), but the combination of symbols to be stopped and displayed differs according to the order of pressing.
6 types of pressing order ("left → middle → right", "left → right → middle", "middle → left → right", "middle → right → left", "right → left → middle", "right → middle") → left”), for example, when the stop buttons 5a to 5c are operated in the pressing order of “left→middle→right” (hereinafter, this pressing order is referred to as forward pressing), the “left reel 41a "Bell, Bell, Bell" is stopped and displayed in the order of the middle reel 41b and the right reel 41c (the same applies hereinafter).
Further, when the stop buttons 5a to 5c are operated in the pressing order of, for example, "left→right→middle" among the six types of pressing order, "bell, bell, bell" is stop-displayed on the lower right line. do.

The "push order bell" is a winning combination in which the combination of symbols is completed by following the push order, and six "push order bells 1 to 6" are provided.
In the following description, "push order bells 1 to 6" may be simply referred to as "push order bells".
"Push order bells 1 to 6" are operated by operating the stop buttons 5a to 5c according to one (1/6) of the six push orders (correct push order). The combination is stopped and displayed, and when the stop button 5 is operated by another five (5/6) pressing order (incorrect pressing order), the corresponding combination of symbols is not stopped and displayed. .
For example, in the case of winning "Press Order Bell 1", when the stop buttons 5a to 5c are operated in the order of "left → middle → right" (correct order), "Bell Bell" is displayed on the upper line.・When the stop buttons 5a to 5c are operated in a different order (incorrect order), other combinations of symbols (hereinafter referred to as "bell spills") are stopped. Is displayed.

In addition, when winning the "push order bell", regardless of whether the stop button 5 is operated second or third, if only the stop button 5 operated first follows the correct push order, it corresponds to the "push order bell". It is also possible to perform stop control of the reels 41 so as to stop the combination of symbols to be played. In this case, the number of "push order bells" is not limited to six, and three "push order bells 1 to 3" may be used.

As for the watermelon role ("watermelon"), a symbol such as "replay 2, watermelon, bell" can be stopped on the winning line.
For the role of cherry, "weak cherry" and "strong cherry" are provided.
"Low cherry" can stop the combination of symbols such as "cherry-bell-cherry" on the winning line, and "strong cherry" is a combination of symbols such as "cherry-cherry-cherry" on the winning line. can be stopped.
For the role of chance, "weak chance" and "strong chance" are provided.
The "weak chance" can stop the combination of symbols such as "BAR, Bell, BAR" on the winning line. can be stopped.

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

For example, when winning the "1 piece role 1", if the stop buttons 5a to 5c are operated with the reverse push aiming at the "red 7" symbol, "red 7, red 7, red" will appear on the middle line. 7" (single 7 aligned) can be stopped.
In addition, when the "1 piece role 2" is won, if the stop buttons 5a to 5c are operated with the reverse push aiming at the "red 7" symbol, "red 7, red 7, red" will be displayed on the middle line. 7” and “Red 7, Red 7, Red 7-2” (double 7 alignment) can be stopped on the lower right line.
In addition, when the "1 piece role 3" is won, if the stop buttons 5a to 5c are operated with the reverse push aiming at the "red 7" symbol, "replay 1, red 7, red" will be displayed on the middle line. 7” and “Bell, Red 7, Red 7-2” (double 7 tenpai aligned) can be stopped on the lower right line.

Further, although detailed explanation will be given later, in the present embodiment, when winning "1-card role 1 to 3", by pressing in order, "red 7-2" symbol, "cherry" from the left on the winning line. When the stop buttons 5a to 5c are operated aiming at the symbol, "blank" symbol, and each symbol is positioned within one frame from the winning line, the stop buttons 5a to 5c are operated (bita push), "Red 7-2 Cherry Blank" can be stopped.
In addition, when the player wins ``1-card role 1-3'', if the stop buttons 5a-5c are operated with the reverse push aimed at the ``BAR'' symbol on the winning line, ``BAR'' is displayed on the middle line. The patterns are arranged in a straight line.

The increasing combination is a winning combination that is won only during a bonus state (RT3, RT4), which will be described later, and the combination of symbols is complete regardless of the order of pressing.
Three “increasing hands 1 to 3” are provided for the increasing hands.
"Increasing hand 1" is displayed with a combination of symbols such as "Bell, Bell, Bell" stopped on the upper line, and "Increasing hand 2" is displayed with a symbol such as "Bell, Bell, Bell" on the middle line. The combination is stopped, and for the "Increase combination 3", the combination of symbols such as "Blank/Cherry/Replay 1" is stopped on the winning line.

The replay combination is a winning combination that wins regardless of the order of pressing, but the combinations of symbols stopped and displayed are different according to the order of pressing, and four "replays 1 to 4" are provided.
For example, when "replay 1-4" is won, if the stop buttons 5a-5c are operated by pressing in order, the combination of symbols such as "replay 1, replay 1, replay 1" stops on the winning line. indicate.
Further, when the stop buttons 5a to 5c are operated by reverse pressing, different combinations of symbols are stopped and displayed according to the operation timing of the stop buttons 5a to 5c.
For example, when "replay 1" is won, if the stop buttons 5a to 5c are operated with the reverse push aiming at the "red 7" symbol, "red 7-2, red 7- 2. Red 7-2" (single 7 matching) can be stopped.
Also, when "Replay 2" or "Replay 3" is won, if the stop buttons 5a to 5c are operated with the reverse push aiming at the "Red 7" symbol, "Clown, Clown," will appear on the upper line. Clowns" (clowns) can be stopped.
In addition, when the "replay 4" is won, if the stop buttons 5a to 5c are operated with the reverse push aiming at the "red 7" symbol, a "clown, clown, clown" will appear on the line rising to the right. aligned) can be stopped.

"Bonus 1 (hereinafter referred to as BB1)" and "Bonus 2 (hereinafter referred to as BB2)" are provided for the bonus combination.
“BB1” and “BB2” are winning combinations to be selected during a stay at RT0 in the RT state, which will be described later.
The combination of symbols corresponding to "BB1" is "clown, BAR, blank", and the combination of symbols corresponding to "BB2" is "clown, BAR, BAR".
In addition, the bonus combination is subject to carry-over control by the main control unit 10 so that the winning right can be carried over as long as the combination of the corresponding symbols does not stop in the winning game and in the subsequent games. there is Therefore, during the period until the bonus combination is won by stopping the combination of the corresponding symbols, the bonus winning state is maintained (this game state is hereinafter referred to as the bonus winning state).

Based on the combination of symbols as described above, it is determined whether a small combination, a replay combination, or a bonus combination is won. game value is given (medals are paid out).
The "payout table" shown in FIG. 5 defines each winning combination and the number of medals to be paid out when each winning combination is won.
As shown in FIG. 5, when the symbol combination corresponding to the "common bell" is stopped and displayed, 8 medals are paid out regardless of the number of bets.
Also, when "Push Order Bell 1-6" is won, if the stop buttons 5a-5c are operated in the correct order (one push order) and the corresponding symbol combination stops, regardless of the number of bets. 8 medals are paid out.
On the other hand, when "push order bells 1 to 6" are won, when the stop buttons 5a to 5c are operated in the wrong answer push order (five push orders), the combination of the corresponding symbols is not stopped, and the bell spills. The game is stopped, and the prescribed number of medals is not paid out, and for example, one medal is paid out.

Also, when the combination of symbols corresponding to the watermelon combination is stopped and displayed, five medals are paid out regardless of the number of bets.
Also, when the combination of symbols corresponding to "strong cherry" is stopped and displayed, two medals are paid out regardless of the number of bets.
Also, when the combination of symbols corresponding to the "strong chance" is stopped and displayed, one medal is paid out regardless of the number of bets.
Also, when the combination of symbols corresponding to the one-coin combination is stopped and displayed, one medal is paid out regardless of the number of bets.
In addition, the combination of symbols corresponding to the replay combination, ``weak cherry'' and ``weak chance'' is stopped and displayed, so that the next game can be played again without inserting medals.
In this embodiment, the number of medals to be paid out is the same regardless of the number of bets, but the number of medals to be paid out may be varied according to the number of bets.
Also, the number of medals to be paid out when the combination of symbols corresponding to each winning combination is stopped and displayed may be other than the number described above.

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

Each winning combination includes a winning combination whose winning probability varies according to a set value set by the probability setting means and a winning combination whose winning probability does not vary according to the set value.
For example, "Replay 1", "Weak Cherry", and "Strong Chance" are provided as winning combinations whose winning probability varies according to the set value. As shown in FIGS. It is designed to increase the odds of winning.
Winning combinations other than these are provided as winning combinations whose winning probabilities do not vary according to set values, and as shown in FIGS. 6 and 7, all set values are set to the same winning probability.
Also, if a random number value other than winning for each winning combination is extracted, the result of the lottery will be "lost", and the winning probability is set to vary according to the set value.

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

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

With the winning probability as described above, a lottery for each winning combination is performed when the 2-bet game and the 3-bet game are executed.
Compared to the 3-bet game, in the 2-bet game, the winning probability of "Press order bell 1-6" is set low, and the winning probability of "1-card role 1-3" is set high. , medals decrease.
Also, in the 2-bet game, a lottery relating to a specific game state, which will be described later, is not performed.
Therefore, during the 2-bet game, the game progresses at a disadvantage to the player.

In the "internal lottery table" shown in FIGS. 6 and 7, the type of winning combination whose winning probability varies according to the set value and the type of winning combination whose winning probability does not vary according to the set value are set arbitrarily. be able to. Also, the winning probability of each winning combination may be kept unchanged according to the set value.
Also, the higher the setting, the higher the winning probability of each winning combination. may be made lower.
In addition, in the 3-bet game, the winning probability of "replay 1" may be set high in RT1 and RT2, for example, so that "losing" may not be won (see FIG. 7).

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

(RT state)
First, referring to FIG. 8, the RT state (hereinafter simply referred to as RT) of the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment will be described.
As shown in FIG. 8, the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment has RT0, RT1, RT2, RT3, and RT4 as RT states. Although there are five RT states in this embodiment, the number may be four or less or six or more.

RT0 is triggered by a system reset of the slot machine 1, a change in set value (including re-setting of the same set value (retype of set value)), and the end of the bonus state (RT3 or RT4).
As shown in the internal lottery tables of FIGS. 6 and 7, in RT0, BB2 can be won only during a 2-bet game, and BB1 can be won only during a 3-bet game.
RT0 ends when BB1 wins during the 3-bet game, and shifts to RT1 (arrow a in FIG. 8). Alternatively, the winning of BB2 during the 2-bet game ends and shifts to RT2 (arrow b in FIG. 8).
Thus, RT0 is not a finite game state with a predetermined game period, but an infinite game state (infinite RT) that does not shift to another game state unless a bonus is won.

RT1 ends when the symbol combination corresponding to BB1 is stopped and displayed, and the process proceeds to RT3 (arrow c in FIG. 8).
That is, RT1 continues from when BB1 is won until BB1 wins, and in RT1, the game proceeds in a state in which BB1 is internally won (BB1 win state).
RT2 ends when the symbol combination corresponding to BB2 is stopped and displayed, and the process proceeds to RT4 (arrow d in FIG. 8).
That is, RT2 continues from when BB2 is won until BB2 wins, and in RT2, the game proceeds in a state in which BB2 is internally won (BB2 win state).
In addition, in RT1, a lottery (pseudo-bonus transfer lottery, difference-number-addition lottery, etc.) relating to a specific gaming state, which will be described later, is not performed. Also, in RT2, a lottery relating to the specific game state is performed only during the 3-bet game.
Thus, RT1 and RT2 are not finite game states with a predetermined game period, but infinite game states (infinite RT) that do not shift to other game states unless a bonus combination is won.

RT3 is a bonus state, in which, as shown in FIGS. 6 and 7, "increase hands 1 to 3" can be won only during a 3-bet game, and a predetermined number of medals (for example, 55 medals) are paid out. ) is reached, the process is terminated and the process proceeds to RT0.
RT4 is a bonus state, in which, as shown in FIGS. 6 and 7, "increase hands 1 to 3" can be won only during a 2-bet game, and a predetermined number of medals (for example, 5) are paid out. , it ends and shifts to RT0.
For this reason, even if the game shifts to the bonus state (RT3, RT4), the player does not expect an increase in the number of won medals. Therefore, when a losing combination is won during RT1 or RT2 (when a bonus combination can be won), the player is not required to perform a pointing operation for winning the bonus combination.

By the above processing, in the RT state according to the present embodiment, control is performed so that it is difficult to shift from RT1 and RT2 to RT3 and RT4.
Specifically, during RT1 and RT2, in the case of the AT state, which will be described later, when the "push order bell" is won, the push order navigation is notified, and by performing the stop operation according to the push order navigation, the corresponding symbol is displayed. The combination is stopped and displayed, and when the stop operation is performed without following the pressing order navigation, the combination of symbols corresponding to the bell spilled eyes is stopped and displayed.
In addition, when a "lost" win is made during RT1 and RT2 (when a bonus combination can be won), the fact that the bonus combination can be won is not reported. Note that during RT1 and RT2, since "losing" is not won in the 2-bet game, the bonus combination is not won (see FIG. 6).
Furthermore, even if the transition to RT3 or RT4 is made, since there is little expectation that the number of medals won will increase, the player usually does not play a game (winning a bonus role) aimed at transitioning to RT3 or RT4. .
For this reason, the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment has a very low probability of shifting from RT1 and RT2 to RT3 and RT4, and is designed so that a game can be played while staying at RT1 or RT2.
Further, as described above, the lottery relating to the specific gaming state is performed only when the player stays at RT2 and when the 3-bet game is executed. The game progresses in this state.
Therefore, for example, when the slot machine 1 is in the initial state (at the time of system reset, at the time of setting value change, etc.), a 2-bet game is played by the operation of a game parlor clerk, and BB2 is won during RT0. It is assumed that the operation will be shifted to RT2.

(AT state)
In the AT state of the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, when "push order bells 1 to 6" are won, the sub control unit 20 controls the display device 8 and the like to display the push order and eyes for the stop button 5. This is a game state in which the combination of symbols corresponding to the "push order bells 1 to 6" is assisted so as to be able to be stopped by performing control for informing symbols or the like that serve as a guideline for pushing.
Therefore, during the AT state, the ball output speed is faster than during the non-AT state.
For notification of the pressing order, for example, when "Pressing order bell 1" is won, the pressing order navigation of "1", "2", and "3" is displayed on the display 8 in order from the left, and "left" is displayed. , "middle", and "right" are output from the speaker 9, and the navigation lamps 12a (left), 12b (middle), and 12c (right) are turned on in this order to determine the pressing order of the stop button 5. notify.
In the present embodiment, navigation of the pressing order by notification means such as the display device 8, the navigation lamp 12, the speaker 9, etc. is also referred to as "pressing order navigation".
In the non-AT state, the pressing order of the stop button 5 is not reported even if the internal lottery result of each game is "Press order bell 1 to 6". Therefore, basically, the player cannot stop and display the combination of symbols corresponding to the "push order bells 1 to 6".
Therefore, the game characteristics of the slot machine 1 are basically such that the number of balls to be paid out increases by playing a game in which the player stays in the AT state for a long time.

(Normal section, advantageous section)
A game of the slot machine 1 according to this embodiment has a normal section and an advantageous section.
These sections are divided by game states (stages). A detailed description of each stage will be given later.
The normal section is a game section during stay in the initial stage.
The advantageous section is a section in which the player can stay continuously after shifting from the normal section to another game state (stage) until it shifts to the normal section again, and is a game section in which the player stays in a stage other than the initial stage.
The condition for transitioning from the normal section to the advantageous section is that a winning combination other than "lost" is won during the 3-bet game in the normal section, and after the third reel stop operation of the winning game, the normal section transitions to the advantageous section. Transition.
In other words, if you win the "losing" during your stay in the initial stage, you will maintain the normal section, while if you win a winning role other than "losing", you will move from the normal section to the advantageous section. ing.
However, not limited to this, the transition from the normal section to the advantageous section may be, for example, a stop display of a combination of symbols corresponding to a predetermined winning combination, or a stop display of a combination of symbols not corresponding to a predetermined winning combination (e.g. , loss or bell drop) or the like.

The transition condition from the advantageous section to the normal section is to shift to the initial stage according to the game result in each stage, and then the advantageous section ends and shifts to the normal section.
Separately from this, when the advantageous section limiter is reached, the advantageous section ends and shifts to the normal section.
The advantageous section limiter means "the number of games played during the advantageous section has reached the upper limit (limiter)" or "the number of wins (difference number) during the advantageous section has reached the upper limit (limiter)". is to satisfy any of the conditions of
Note that the conditions for ending the above-mentioned advantageous section are only examples, such as ``at least one push order bell has been notified'', ``a combination of symbols corresponding to a bonus combination has been stopped and displayed'', and the like. may be included.

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

(Counters related to games)
During the stay in the advantageous section, the main control section 10 counts the number of games played during the advantageous section and the number of medals obtained during the advantageous section, and stores them in the RAM as counter information described below.
・Counter A1: count value of the number of games played during the advantageous period ・Counter B1: count value of the winning number (difference number) during the advantageous period ・Counter A2: count value of the number of games played in the 3-bet game during the advantageous period

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

(Details of each game state (stage))
Next, with reference to FIG. 9, each game state of the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, transitions of each game state, and game characteristics based on each game state will be described.
In addition, the main control unit 10 can independently perform the transition control between the normal section and the advantageous section, the transition control between RT0 to 4, and the transition control between each game state (stage) shown in FIG. can. However, as described above, since the game of this embodiment is basically performed at RT2, the game in each game state (stage) is basically performed while staying at RT2.

As shown in FIG. 9, the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment has, as game states, a normal game state, a pseudo-bonus preparation stage, a pseudo-bonus, a transition destination determination stage, a chance zone (hereinafter referred to as CZ), and a specific game state. is doing.
The normal game state is further divided into an initial stage, a normal stage, a score special stage, and a sign stage.
The specific game state is further divided into an additional specialized stage, a rush stage, an episode stage, an ending preparation stage, an ending challenge, and an ending.
The normal game state is controlled to a non-AT state, and as the game continues, the medals held by the player gradually decrease, which is a game state disadvantageous to the player. On the other hand, the specific game state is controlled to the AT state, and by continuing the game, medals can be easily increased, which is advantageous for the player.
Therefore, the player plays the game with the aim of transitioning from the normal game state to the specific game state and aiming to stay in the specific game state for a long time.

(Normal game state)
Although there are a plurality of transitions from the normal game state to the specific game state, the basic transition is from the normal game state to the pseudo bonus, then from the pseudo bonus to the CZ via the transition destination determination stage, and the CZ It is to move from to a specific game state.
Also, when the normal game state shifts to a bug mode, which will be described later, the shift to the specific game state is confirmed.
Therefore, while staying in the normal game state, the player first plays in anticipation of transition to the pseudo-bonus or bug mode.

(initial stage)
The initial stage stays at the time of system reset of the slot machine 1, when the setting values are changed (including resetting of the setting values), or when the advantageous section ends.
For example, after the destination decision stage, the rush stage, the ending challenge, and the ending, or when reaching the advantageous section limiter.
In the initial stage, when a winning combination other than "lost" is won by the internal lottery process, the main control unit 10 controls the transition from the initial stage to the normal stage (arrow A in FIG. 9).
That is, the period of stay in the initial stage is extremely short, and during the stay in the normal game state, the player stays in stages other than the initial stage.
Also, the initial stage may be made indistinguishable from other game states (stages). For example, in the display screen displayed on the display 8, the same background image may be used in the initial stage and the normal stage.
In this way, by sharing the display screen of the initial stage and the normal stage, it is possible to make it difficult to recognize that the normal section has shifted to the advantageous section, making it difficult to understand the break between the advantageous sections and making it difficult for the player to understand. It is possible to prevent the game from being stopped.
However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the initial stage and other game states (stages) may be visually identifiable.

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

・Score mode lottery In the initial stage, a score mode lottery is performed to determine the "score mode" that affects the transition lottery to the pseudo bonus.
The slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment has a game feature in which accumulation of "scores" in a normal game state can be used as a trigger to shift to a pseudo bonus.
A predetermined number of scores are given to the player upon winning a prize other than "losing" during the initial stage, or upon winning a replay combination or bell combination during the normal stage (see FIG. 22).
When the score accumulated through the progress of the game reaches a specified value (for example, 200), a lottery for shifting to a pseudo bonus is executed (see FIG. 23).
In addition, the score is set to the initial value (0) at the timing when the lottery for transition to the pseudo bonus is won and the transition to the pseudo bonus is made. In addition, the score may be initialized at the timing when the lottery for shifting to the pseudo bonus is won or at the timing when the advantageous section ends.

The score mode is linked to the degree of expectation of winning the pseudo-bonus transition lottery when the score reaches a specified value, and indicates the likelihood of winning the lottery.
Specifically, when a winning combination other than "lost" is won in the initial stage, that is, when an advantageous section winning combination is won (the same applies hereinafter), the main control unit 10 performs the following operations as shown in FIG. By referring to the "score mode lottery table", the score mode is determined by lottery, and the result is stored in the RAM of the main control unit 10. - 特許庁
The “score mode” is set in four stages (mode 0 to mode 3), for example, and is determined based on the setting values currently set in the slot machine 1. FIG. For example, "mode 3" is likely to be selected for setting 6, "mode 0" is likely to be selected for odd settings (setting 1, setting 3, setting 5), and "mode 1" is likely to be selected for even setting. (setting 2, setting 4, setting 6) are likely to be selected.
Note that the score mode is not limited to four stages, and may be three stages or less or five stages or more.

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

- Score level lottery In the initial stage, a score level lottery is executed to determine a "score level" that indicates how easily a score can be accumulated as the game progresses.
Specifically, the main control unit 10 refers to the "score level lottery table" shown in FIG. The score level is determined by lottery, and the result is stored in the RAM of the main control unit 10. FIG.
The "score level" is set, for example, in two stages (level L, level H), and it is easier to accumulate scores at level H than at level L (see FIG. 22).
For example, when one of "mode 0", "mode 1", and "mode 3" is determined as the score mode, level L is selected with a probability of 229/255 as shown in FIG. Level H is selected with a probability of 26/255, and when "mode 2" is determined, level H is determined (255/255).

- Item B acquisition level lottery In the initial stage, an item B acquisition level lottery is executed to determine the "item B acquisition level".
The item B acquisition level is a parameter that influences the determination of the "item B" referred to in the next specific game state (additional specialization stage).
Although the details will be described later, in the special stage for addition, according to the type of item B, an addition lottery that can extend the stay period in the specific game state is performed.
Item B has, for example, six types (Pawn, Knight, Bishop, Rook, Queen, and King). Note that the item B is not limited to this, and may be 5 or less types or 7 or more types.

Specifically, the main control unit 10 refers to the "item B acquisition level lottery table" shown in FIG. Based on the setting value set to 1, the item B acquisition level is determined by lottery, and the result is stored in the RAM of the main control unit 10. - 特許庁
The item B acquisition level is set, for example, in six stages (level 0 to level 5), and is set such that the higher the set value, the easier it is to determine a higher level.
Then, when a higher acquisition level for item B is determined, an item B with a higher degree of addition expectation is determined (see FIG. 45).

In this way, since the acquisition level of item B is determined in the initial stage, it is possible to notify which acquisition level of item B is determined in the next specialization stage before shifting to the specialization stage. can.
For example, when the item B acquisition level is determined to be level 5, which is the highest, the game is shifted to a special stage, and by suggesting that the item B acquisition level is level 5, the player stops the game. You can prevent it from slipping. It should be noted that not only level 5 but also other levels may be suggested.
Also, the suggestion of the item B acquisition level is not limited to the special stage, and may be suggested by an effect performed during the normal stage.

・Episode pattern lottery In the initial stage, an episode pattern lottery is executed to determine an "episode pattern" in which intervals between episode stages are specified.
Although the details will be described later, the episode stage enters when a specified number of games has passed while staying in the rush stage, and the episode pattern sets the entry timing (specified number of games) of the episode stage.
The main control unit 10 refers to the "episode pattern lottery table" shown in FIG. An episode pattern is determined by lottery according to the value, and the result is stored in the RAM of the main control unit 10. - 特許庁

For example, seven types of episode patterns (episode pattern 1 to episode pattern 7) are provided, and each pattern is defined so that the entry timing to the episode stage is different.
For example, when episode pattern 1 is determined, as shown in FIG. 15, the first episode stage enters with 25 games, the second episode stage enters with 200 games, the third episode stage enters with 25 games, and 4 episode stages. It is set so that the 50th game is entered for the 5th time, the 100th game is entered for the 5th time, and the 200th game is entered for the 6th time.
Each episode pattern shown in FIG. 15 is set to enter the episode stage six times in 600 games. (eg, 4 rushes during 600 games, 7 rushes during 400 games, etc.).
In this way, since the timing of entering the episode stage can be made indefinite, the timing of entering the episode stage can be made unexpected and the interest can be improved.

・ Lottery for the number of additional special stage ceiling games In the initial stage, the number of additional special stage ceiling games to determine the maximum number of games (number of ceiling games) until moving to the next special stage while staying in the rush stage A lottery is carried out.
Specifically, the main control unit 10 refers to the "addition special stage ceiling game number lottery table" shown in FIG. The stage ceiling game number is determined by lottery, and the result is stored in the RAM of the main control unit 10.例文帳に追加
The number of additional special stage ceiling games is subtracted by 1 when a 3-bet game is played while staying in the rush stage, and if it reaches "0", it is forced to shift to the additional special stage. .
It should be noted that although the "additional special stage ceiling game number lottery table" shown in FIG. As a result, the high setting may increase the probability of re-entering the additional specialized stage.
Also, if you move to the additional specialization stage due to another opportunity (such as when you get the specified number (8) of item A during the rush stage or episode stage), the number of additional specialization stage ceiling games will be determined again. is preferred.

Item A initial value lottery In the initial stage, an item A initial value lottery for determining the initial value of "item A" is executed.
Details will be described later, but item A can be acquired (added) during the stay in the rush stage and episode stage (see FIGS. 49 and 51), and if the number of items A acquired reaches the upper limit (8) , the transition to the additional specialization stage will be confirmed.
That is, by acquiring a large amount of item A as the game progresses, the length of stay in the specific game state can be extended.
The initial acquisition number of items A is determined in the initial stage.
Specifically, the main control unit 10 selects the initial value of item A by referring to the "item A initial value lottery table" shown in FIG. It is determined by lottery, and the result is stored in the RAM of the main control unit 10. - 特許庁
For example, as shown in FIG. 17, "0" is selected with a probability of 101/255, "1" is selected with a probability of 77/255, and "4" is selected with a probability of 51/255. is set to

(normal stage)
During the stay at the normal stage, for example, an effect screen as shown in FIG. 55 is displayed on the display 8.
A score counter 81, a period counter 82, a level icon 83, and the like are displayed at the top of the screen.
The score counter 81 displays the current score value.
The score counter 81 displays a numerical value that is five times the value of the score stored in the RAM of the main control section 10 . Therefore, apparently, every time the value of the score counter 81 accumulates "1000", a lottery for transition to the pseudo bonus is executed, and when the value accumulates "10000", the transition to the pseudo bonus is confirmed.
The cycle counter 82 is incremented by 1 each time the score counter 81 reaches "1000". That is, when the cycle counter 82 reaches from the initial value of "0" to "10" (when the score reaches "10000"), the transition to the pseudo bonus is confirmed.
The level icon 83 indicates the current destination lottery level, and is displayed in a color corresponding to each level.
The transition destination lottery level is a parameter that is referred to when determining the transition destination after the end of the simulated bonus, and the higher the determined level, the more advantageous stage is determined for the player after the end of the simulated bonus. (See FIGS. 35 and 36).

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

Next, various kinds of processing that are normally executed while staying on the stage will be described.
While staying in the normal stage, various processes shown below are executed.
・High probability transition lottery ・High probability end lottery ・Pseudo bonus transition lottery (when winning a rare role)
・Score acquisition lottery ・Pseudo bonus transfer lottery (when the prescribed score is reached)
・ Score-specific mode transition lottery (when the specified score is reached)
・Transfer lottery level promotion lottery (when the specified score is reached)
・Score specialization mode transition lottery ・Score specialization mode end lottery ・Score specialization stage transition lottery (score specialization mode)

High-probability transition lottery In the normal stage, a high-probability transition lottery is executed to determine whether or not to shift the dummy bonus lottery state from a low probability state to a high probability state.
Specifically, the main control unit 10 determines the transition to the high-probability state by lottery by referring to the "high-probability transition lottery table" shown in FIG. The result is stored in the RAM of the main control unit 10. FIG.
For example, winning with a probability of 192/255 when winning "weak cherry", of which 10 games are selected as the number of games to stay with a probability of 128/255, and a probability of 64/255 as the number of games to stay. 20 games are set to be selected.
Note that the high-probability shift lottery may be performed for winning combinations other than "weak cherry".
Further, the high-probability transition lottery is also executed when a winning combination other than "losing" is won (winning an advantageous section winning combination) while staying in the initial stage.

・High probability end lottery In the normal stage, a high probability end lottery is executed during the high probability state to determine whether or not to end the high probability state.
During the high-probability state, the number of high-probability staying games determined in the high-probability transition lottery is decremented by 1 for each game, and when the number of high-probability staying games reaches "1", the main control unit 10 changes to FIG. By referring to the "high-probability end lottery table" shown, it is determined whether or not to end the high-probability state.
For example, as shown in FIG. 19, when a normal role (a winning role other than a rare role including "lost") is won, the probability of winning is 64/255. is determined (255/255). When the lottery is won, the number of high-probability staying games is maintained and the high probability state continues, and when not winning, the number of high-probability staying games is subtracted by 1 to become "0", and the low probability state. to It should be noted that, without being limited to this, when the lottery is won, the state may be shifted to the low probability state.

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

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

Further, when the main control unit 10 stays in the high probability state, the main control unit 10 refers to the "pseudo bonus transition lottery table (high probability)" shown in FIG. The determination is made, and the result is stored in the RAM of the main control unit 10 .
For example, winning with a probability of 26/255 when winning "weak cherry", winning with a probability of 51/255 when winning "weak chance", winning with a probability of 128/255 when winning "strong cherry", It is set to win with a probability of 26/255 when "watermelon" is won and with a probability of 128/255 when "strong chance" is won.
In addition, there is a 26/255 probability of winning the fake when winning the "weak cherry", a 204/255 probability of winning the fake when winning the "weak chance", and a 127/255 probability of winning the "strong cherry". It is set to win a fake with a probability of 26/255 when winning a "watermelon" and a probability of 127/255 when winning a "strong chance".
Also, in the initial stage, even if a winning combination other than "losing" is won, by referring to the "pseudo bonus transition lottery table (high probability)" shown in FIG. It is designed to be

In the pseudo-bonus transition lottery (at the time of winning the rare role), if the pseudo-bonus is won or if the fake is won, the main control unit 10 controls the transition to the sign stage (arrow B in FIG. 9). ).
In this case, in the sign stage, the sign effect (sign A) is executed over a predetermined number of games, and the result of whether or not the pseudo bonus is won is notified in the final game of the sign effect.
In Omen A, basically the same effects are set for both the case of winning the fake bonus and the case of winning the fake bonus. It is designed so that the feeling can be attracted to the end.

・Score Acquisition Lottery In the normal stage, a score acquisition lottery is executed when the replay role or the bell role wins a prize.
Specifically, the main control unit 10 determines the score to be obtained based on the current score level (level L or level H) by referring to the "score acquisition lottery table (normal stage)" shown in FIG. It is decided by lottery, and the result is stored in the RAM of the main control unit 10. - 特許庁
As shown in FIG. 22, it is easier to select a large score when the level H is determined than when the level L is determined.
It should be noted that, not only when the replay combination or the bell combination wins, but when another winning combination wins or wins, the score acquisition lottery may be performed.

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

・ Score-specific mode transition lottery (when the specified score is reached)
In the normal stage, when the acquired score reaches the specified value (200), a lottery for transition to the "score special mode" is executed.
The score-specialized mode is a mode in which a lottery for transition to a score-specialized stage in which a large amount of scores can be obtained is performed.
For example, there are three types of score specialization modes (short, middle, and long) set, and the order of long, middle, and short is set so that the expectation of being able to stay in the score specialization stage for a long time increases. (See FIG. 28).
The main control unit 10 determines the transition to the score specialization mode by lottery by referring to the "score specialization mode transition lottery table (when the prescribed score is reached)" shown in FIG. 10 RAM.
For example, as shown in FIG. 24, if the current lottery pattern is "Pt0", the winning of the score-specific mode (short or middle) is confirmed, and if it is "Pt1", the probability is 13/255. , and in the case of "Pt2", non-winning is determined.
In addition, if you are already staying in the score special mode, only when a higher mode than the current mode is decided in the lottery, it will be transferred to the decided score special mode (rewrite) It has become.

・Transfer lottery level promotion lottery (when the specified score is reached)
In the normal stage, every time the score reaches the specified value (200), a promotion lottery for the transfer destination lottery level is executed.
Specifically, the main control unit 10 refers to the "transfer destination lottery level promotion lottery table (when the prescribed score is reached)" shown in FIG. decide whether to promote
For example, as shown in FIG. 25, when the cycle counter is "5", the promotion is confirmed (255/255), and when the cycle counter is other than "5", the promotion lottery has a probability of 13/255. is set to win the
If the player wins the lottery, 1 is added to the current lottery level of the transfer destination.
When the periodic counter is other than "5", the winning probabilities are set to be the same.
Further, the numerical value to be added when winning the promotion lottery is not limited to "1", and may be 2 or more.

- Score specialization mode transition lottery In the normal stage, a score specialization mode transition lottery is executed to determine whether or not to transition to the score specialization mode.
Specifically, when the "watermelon" is won, the main control unit 10 refers to the "score special mode transition lottery table (watermelon)" shown in FIG. A lottery for transition to the score specialization mode is performed based on the set values.
For example, as shown in FIG. 26, the higher the set value, the easier it is to win the score special mode.

Further, when the main control unit 10 wins the "1-card role", the main control unit 10 refers to the "score special mode transition lottery table (1-card role)" shown in FIG. Based on the number of wins, a lottery determines whether to switch to the score specialization mode.
For example, as shown in FIG. 27, when the number of consecutive wins for the one-piece role is 15 to 19, the probability of winning is 128/255. ' is selected, and 'Long' is selected as the score specialization mode with a probability of 26/255.
In addition, if the number of consecutive winnings of one-piece role is 20 times or more, the winning is confirmed, and among them, "Middle" is selected as the score specialization mode with a probability of 191/255, and the score is with a probability of 64/255. It is set so that "long" is selected as the specialized mode.
That is, when the player wins the one-card role in the current game, the higher the number of times the player has won the one-card role in a row up to the current game, the higher the expectation of winning in the score specializing mode.
In addition, if you are already staying in the score special mode, only when a higher mode than the current mode is decided in the lottery, it will be transferred to the decided score special mode (rewrite) It has become.

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

- Score specialization mode end lottery During the score specialization mode, a score specialization mode end lottery is executed every game to determine whether or not to continue the score specialization mode.
Specifically, the main control unit 10 ends the score specialization mode based on the type of the score specialization mode at that time by referring to the "score specialization mode end lottery table" shown in FIG. Decide whether or not
For example, as shown in FIG. 28, based on the relationship of long > middle > short, the probability of non-winning (continuing) is set to be high, and until winning (end) is selected, score specialization Will stay in mode.
In addition, if winning (end) is selected, the score specialization mode will not end immediately, but will shift to a mode one rank below, and if you win the lottery during your stay in "Short", The mode may end.

・Score-specialized stage transition lottery During the score-specialized mode, a transition lottery to the score-specialized stage is executed.
Specifically, the main control unit 10 refers to the “score specialization stage transition lottery table” shown in FIG. 29 to determine the transition to the score specialization stage by lottery.
For example, as shown in FIG. 29, it is set so that if a winning combination other than "Watermelon" is won, the winning combination has a probability of 26/255, and if the "Watermelon" combination is selected, the winning is confirmed. It is
When a winning combination other than "watermelon" is won, the winning probability of the lottery may be different. For example, the winning probability may be different between a rare combination and a non-rare combination.
When winning the score special stage transition lottery, the main control unit 10 controls the game state to shift to the score special stage (arrow D in FIG. 9).

(Score specialized stage)
The score-specialized stage consists of 5 games per set, and is a stage where a large amount of scores can be obtained. Note that the number of games is not limited to 5 games per set, and may be any number of games.
In the score specialization stage, a lottery for obtaining scores is performed every game.
Specifically, the main control unit 10 refers to the "score acquisition lottery table (score special stage)" shown in FIG. , and the result is stored in the RAM of the main control unit 10 .
For example, as shown in FIG. 30, all the winning combinations are set so that a score can always be obtained, and a larger score is more likely to be selected when winning a rare combination than when winning a non-rare combination. is set to It should be noted that, without being limited to this, when some of the winning combinations are won, the scores may not be obtained.
For example, a score counter 81, a cycle counter 82, and a level icon 83 are displayed on the display 8 while the player is staying at the score-specific stage, and the score obtained in the current game is displayed in the center of the screen.
At the start of the special score stage, the score counter 81, the cycle counter 82, and the level icon 83 take over the information displayed at the end of the previous normal stage.

Then, when the acquired score reaches the specified number (200) (score counter 81 reaches "1000") while staying in the score-specific stage, the main control unit 10 performs the above-described pseudo-bonus shift lottery ( When the specified score is reached) is executed in the next game after the score special stage ends.
Also, at this time, if the score has reached the specified number (2000) (the score counter 81 has reached "10000"), the transition to CZ3, which will be described later, is confirmed, and then the transition to the specific game state. do.
In the score-specific stage, the above-described pseudo-bonus transfer lottery (when a rare role is won) may be executed with the winning of a rare role as an opportunity.

Further, in the score specialization stage, a score specialization stage continuation lottery for determining whether or not to continue the score specialization stage is executed in the final game (fifth game).
Specifically, the main control unit 10 refers to the “score special stage end lottery table” shown in FIG. 31 to determine whether to continue the score special stage.
For example, as shown in FIG. 31, it is set so that winning (continuation) occurs with a probability of 26/255 and non-winning (end) occurs with a probability of 229/255. If the lottery is won, one set of the score specialization stage continues, and if the lottery is not won, the main control unit 10 performs control to shift to the normal stage (arrow E in FIG. 9).
The trigger for the continuation lottery is not limited to the final game (fifth game), but may be at the start of the game or during the game. Moreover, when winning the continuation lottery, not only one set but also two or more sets may be provided.

(Omen stage)
The precursor stages include precursor A, precursor B, and precursor C.
Omen A enters when a pseudo bonus is won or a fake win is won in the above-described pseudo bonus transfer lottery (when a rare role is won).
Omen B enters when a pseudo bonus is won or a fake win is won in the above-described pseudo bonus transfer lottery (when the prescribed score is reached).
Precursor C enters when the lottery for transition to bug mode is won in the normal game state, or when fake (hereinafter referred to as bug fake) is won in the lottery for transition to bug mode. Details of the bug mode and the sign C will be described later.
In each sign, if the pseudo-bonus or bug mode is not won, the main control unit 10 controls to shift to the normal stage after each sign (arrow C in FIG. 9).

For each sign, the sign effect is executed on the display 8 for a predetermined number of games.
In the sign A and the sign B, a sign effect is executed to notify whether or not the game will finally shift to a pseudo bonus.
The sign effect when winning the pseudo bonus (hereinafter also referred to as the real sign) and the sign effect when winning the fake (hereinafter also referred to as the fake sign) are basically the same image effects By varying the content to be notified finally, the player's sense of expectation can be attracted to the end.

Further, when the fake precursor is executed in the precursor A and the precursor B, or when the bug fake precursor is executed in the precursor C, a score acquisition lottery is executed in the final game of the precursor performance.
Specifically, the main control unit 10 refers to the "score acquisition lottery table (fake sign)" shown in FIG. Remember.
For example, as shown in FIG. 32, the winner is selected with a probability of 191/255, of which, for example, a score of "10" is selected with a probability of 102/255, and a score of "200" is selected with a probability of 4/255. is set to
If the fake is won in Omen A and Omen B, the transition to the pseudo-bonus is not made, so the player feels a sense of loss after the end of the fake omen. can be acquired, it is possible to reduce the player's sense of loss.

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

(Pseudo bonus preparation stage)
In the normal game state, the pseudo bonus preparation stage enters through the sign stage after the pseudo bonus is won (arrow F in FIG. 9).
The pseudo-bonus preparation stage continues until "1-card role 1-3" is won, and when "1-card role 1-3" is won, the main control unit 10 controls to shift to the pseudo-bonus. (arrow H in FIG. 9).
In addition, in the pseudo-bonus preparation stage, when "1-card role 1-3" is won, an image prompting the stop operation of the "BAR" symbol is displayed based on the operation of the start lever 3 of the winning game (for example, "Aim for the BAR!") and push order navigation prompting the reverse push are displayed, prompting the player to shift to the pseudo bonus.
It should be noted that ``winning one-card hands 1 to 3'', which is the trigger for the end of the pseudo-bonus preparation stage, means ``when one of the one-card hands 1 to 3 is won, it can be stopped and displayed, and one payout is The resulting symbol combinations include 'Stop Display'. In other words, not only when the "BAR" symbols are aligned and stop-displayed, but also when other symbol combinations are stop-displayed, the pseudo bonus is obtained.

Also, the pseudo-bonus preparation stage is partially controlled to the AT state.
"Partially controlled to AT state" means that when "push order bell 1 to 6" is won, the push order is basically changed from "notify" → "non-notify" → "notify" → By performing alternately in the order of "non-report", .
By performing such notification control of the pressing order, it is possible to prevent excessive payout of medals to the player, and to prevent the profit balance between the game hall and the player from being greatly disrupted.
It should be noted that if the player accidentally wins the push order bell while the push order is in the "non-notification" state, the next push order notification will remain "non-announcement" (the push order bell It is controlled so that it is not “notified” until it misses the
It should be noted that this is not the only option, and a lottery may be conducted to determine whether or not to "report" the pressing order based on a predetermined probability (for example, 50%) every game.

Also, in the pseudo-bonus preparation stage, a score acquisition lottery is executed for each game based on the winning combination of the current game (see FIG. 30), and the acquired score is added in the same manner as in the above-described score specialization stage.
Then, when the score reaches the specified number (200) while staying in the pseudo-bonus preparation stage, the aforementioned transfer destination lottery level promotion lottery (at the time of reaching the specified score) is executed (see FIG. 25).
Also, during the stay in the pseudo-bonus preparation stage, the display 8 displays a period counter 82 and a level icon 83 . At the start of the pseudo-bonus preparation stage, the period counter 82 and the level icon 83 take over the information that was displayed at the end of the previous normal stage, and depending on the score acquisition status, the period counter 82 is added, A promotion effect for the level icon 83 is performed.

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

During the pseudo bonus, for example, an effect screen as shown in FIG. 56 is displayed on the display 8. FIG.
At the top of the screen, the number of winnings of remaining bells in order of pressing is displayed 84, and at the bottom left of the screen is displayed a destination lottery level 85. - 特許庁
The remaining push order bell win count 84 has an initial value of "8" and is decremented by 1 each time "push order bell 1 to 6" is won.
In the transition destination lottery level 85, the current transition destination lottery level (for example, Lv2, etc.) is displayed. Further, at the start of the pseudo-bonus, the information of the level icon 83 that was displayed at the end of the previous pseudo-bonus preparation stage is inherited and displayed in the transfer destination lottery level 85 .
In addition, a color corresponding to the current destination lottery level is displayed on the screen frame portion of the display device 8 . For example, as the destination lottery level becomes higher, the display color of the frame portion changes in the order of, for example, "white→blue→green→red→rainbow".

Also, in the pseudo bonus, promotion lottery for the transfer destination lottery level is executed.
Specifically, the main control unit 10 refers to the "transfer destination lottery level promotion lottery table (pseudo bonus)" shown in FIG. It decides whether to promote or not, and stores the result in the RAM of the main control unit 10 .
For example, as shown in FIG. 34, based on the relationship "common bell"<"push order bell"<"weak cherry", "weak chance", "watermelon"<"strong cherry"<"strong chance", It is set so that the winning expectation is high. In addition, when winning the "strong cherry" or "strong chance", the winning is confirmed.
If the lottery is won, 1 or 2 is added to the current destination lottery level. Note that the level to be added when winning may be set to 3 or higher.
Also, when the transition destination lottery level reaches the maximum level (level 5), a predetermined privilege (confirmation of transition to pseudo bonus, confirmation of transition to specific game state, confirmation of bug mode, specific game until reaching the advantageous section limiter state stay confirmation) may be given.

In addition, in the normal game state, the pseudo bonus is entered when the score counter 81 reaches "10000" or when a rare role is won. (the number of pseudo-bonus ceiling games), the game shifts to the pseudo-bonus.
The number of pseudo-bonus ceiling games is not limited to this, and can be set arbitrarily, and may be larger than 500 games or smaller than 500 games. Alternatively, a lower number of pseudo-bonus ceiling games may be selected for the high setting.

(Migration destination decision stage)
The transition destination determination stage is a game state that enters after the end of the pseudo bonus and is partially controlled to the AT state.
The transition destination determination stage continues until the winning game of "push order bell 1 to 6" and the next game are completed, and when these two games are completed, the main control unit 10 moves to another stage. control (arrow J, arrow K, arrow L in FIG. 9). That is, the transition destination determination stage ends in two games at the shortest.

Between these two games, a transition destination determination lottery is executed to determine a transition destination after the transition destination determination stage ends.
As the transition destination, one of the CZ (CZ1 to CZ3), the additional specialized stage, and the initial stage is determined by lottery.
In the transfer destination determination lottery, a lottery is performed based on the lottery method (stable or turbulent) selected by the player. Selection of this lottery method can be selected from a selection operation reception screen displayed on the display 8 in the winning game of "push order bells 1 to 6".
Then, in the next game, an effect for notifying the result of the lottery (transfer destination) is performed.
Note that the effect mode during the transition destination determination lottery and the transition destination determination stage will be described later.

(Chance Zone (CZ))
CZ enters after the transition destination determination stage ends, and starts from the type of CZ determined in the transition destination determination stage.
CZ has CZ1, CZ2, and CZ3, and is set so as to increase the degree of expectation for transition to the specific game state based on the relationship of CZ1<CZ2<CZ3.
CZ continues until the specified number of games set for each CZ is consumed (until the number of remaining games becomes "0"), and in CZ1 and CZ2, a specific gaming state is reached before the specified number of games is consumed. A lottery will be held to decide whether to move to

CZ1 is a game state controlled to a non-AT state.
CZ1 is composed of a first half (CZ1-1) and a second half (CZ1-2), and after CZ1-1 ends, the main control unit 10 controls to shift to CZ1-2 (see FIG. 9). arrow M).
In CZ1-1, the game is continuously played for a predetermined number of games (for example, 7 games), during which the number of staying games of CZ1-2 (hereinafter referred to as ST game number) is determined.
Specifically, the main control unit 10 refers to the "ST game number addition lottery table" shown in FIG. A lottery will determine whether or not
For example, as shown in FIG. 39, it is set so that when the replay combination is won, the winning probability is 128/255, and when the rare combination is won, the winning is determined (255/255).
When winning the lottery, "1 game" is added to the number of ST games. That is, if you win the extra lottery in all games (7 games) during your stay in CZ1-1, the number of ST games is up to 14 games (initial number of games (7 games) + number of additional games (7 games)). Become. The number of games to be added is not limited to one game, and may be two games or more.

Also, in CZ1-1, a lottery for obtaining rewind stock is executed.
Even if the number of ST games in CZ1-2 becomes "0" due to the progress of the game, the rewind stock resets the number of ST games set at the start of CZ1-2, and CZ1-2 can be played again. It is the right to be able to (rewind) to
Therefore, the longer the player owns the rewind stock, the longer the player can stay in CZ1-2, and the higher the expectation of transition to the specific game state.
Specifically, the main control unit 10 refers to the "rewinding stock lottery table" shown in FIG. Stored in the RAM of the control unit 10 .
For example, as shown in FIG. 40, it is set to win with a probability of 26/255 when "weak cherry", "weak chance" and "watermelon" are won.
In addition, in CZ1-2, when the rewind stock is owned and the lottery for transition to the specific game state is won, the rewind stock is converted into the "specific role winning guarantee number" described later. It's like
Therefore, in CZ1-2, the undigested rewind stock is used without waste in the subsequent game, so that the player's interest can be prevented from decreasing.

FIG. 57 shows an example of a screen displayed on the display 8 while staying in CZ1.
The remaining ST game number 86, the total ST game number 87, and the rewind stock number 88 are displayed on the left side of the screen of the display 8, and the battle breakthrough number 89 is displayed on the upper part of the screen. Numerical values 1 to 4 of the number of battle breakthroughs 89 indicate the number of times the battle has been broken through during CZ1-2.
During your stay in CZ1-1, if you win the extra lottery for the number of games, 86 remaining ST games and 87 total ST games will be added, and if you win the rewind stock acquisition lottery, the rewind stock The number 88 is added.

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

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

On the other hand, when the ally character is defeated, if the rewind stock number 88 is "0", the battle effect ends (FIG. 59(f)), and the main control unit 10 shifts to the initial stage. control (arrow O in FIG. 9).
However, in this case, if the rewind stock number 88 is 1 or more, 1 of the rewind stock number 88 is consumed, and the number of ST games determined by CZ1-1 is set again. That is, CZ1-2 can be played again based on the number of ST games set at the start of CZ1-2.
The number of games of CZ1-2, which is set when the rewind stock number 88 is consumed, may be the initial number of games of CZ1-2 (for example, 7 games).
Then, on the display device 8, an effect that the ally character is revived is performed, and the battle effect of the first battle is restarted (FIG. 59(d)).
After that, when either the replay role or the rare role wins a total of 4 times, 4 battles are won, and the number of battle breakthroughs 89 is all displayed as "CLEAR" (Fig. 59 (g)), the main control After completing the number of games of CZ1-2 being executed, the unit 10 performs control so as to shift to the additional specialized stage (arrow N in FIG. 9).

When a replay role or a rare role is won (when a teammate character wins), the number of “CLEAR” characters displayed with the number of battle breakthroughs of 89 is not limited to one, and may be two or more.
In addition, along with the display of "CLEAR" with the battle breakthrough count of 89, information regarding the additional specialized stage to be shifted to next time may be displayed. For example, the type of item B to be referenced in the next specialization stage may be displayed.
As a result, it is possible to enhance the interest of the player by suggesting the degree of expectation for the additional specialized stage to be shifted to next time.

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

CZ2 is a game state controlled to a non-AT state, and is completed in one game.
In CZ2, with the operation of the start lever 3 as a trigger, a lottery for transition to a specific game state is executed.
In addition, in CZ2, with the operation of the start lever 3 as a trigger, a so-called freeze effect that pauses the progress of the game is executed for a predetermined period (for example, 20 to 30 seconds), and at the end of the freeze effect, the effect button 2c By accepting the operation of, it is notified whether or not to shift to the specific game state.
Specifically, the main control unit 10 refers to the "AT transition lottery table (CZ2)" shown in FIG. , and the result is stored in the RAM of the main control unit 10 .
For example, as shown in FIG. 42, if a rare role is won, the winning is confirmed (255/255), and if a winning role other than the rare role is won, the probability of winning is 150/255. is set to Thus, CZ2 is a game state in which transition to the specific game state is easier than CZ1.
If the lottery is won, the main control unit 10 controls to shift to the additional specialization stage (arrow P in FIG. 9), and if the lottery is not won, the main control unit 10 , to shift to the initial stage (arrow Q in FIG. 9).

CZ3 is a game state controlled to the AT state, and the game is played for 10 games.
In CZ3, the transition to the specific game state is confirmed at the time of entry, and the main control unit 10 controls to transition to the additional special stage after completing the number of games of CZ3 being executed (Fig. 9 arrow R).
In CZ3, an extra lottery for the difference number managed in the specific game state to be shifted after the end of CZ3 is executed.
Specifically, the main control unit 10 refers to the "difference number addition lottery table" shown in FIG. Stored in the RAM of the main control unit 10 .
As shown in FIG. 43, it is set so that no matter which winning combination is won, the winning combination is added, and winning a rare combination has a relatively large difference (high difference number) than non-rare combination. ) is selected. It should be noted that, without being limited to this, a winning combination that is not added may be provided.
In addition, in the internal lottery process, if the winning probability is set to be high for "Push Order Bells 1 to 6" (see Fig. 7), the winning probability for the extra number of sheets "10" to "50" is the same. (64/255), CZ3 has a high degree of expectation for the addition of the height difference number of sheets.
In this way, when transitioning to the specific game state via CZ3, it is possible to increase (add) the remaining difference number during stay in the specific game state to be shifted next, which is advantageous for the player.

In the above description, only CZ3 is controlled to the AT state, and CZ1 and CZ2 are controlled to the non-AT state. may be controlled to a non-AT state. Also, only some CZs may be controlled to the AT state, and the remaining CZs may be controlled to the non-AT state.

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

In this embodiment, in the rush stage and the ending preparation stage, the game progresses by consuming (subtracting) the difference number (remaining difference number) according to the winning hand of the game this time, and the remaining difference number becomes "0". Continue until
Also, in the ending, the game progresses by consuming (subtracting) 1 from the number of games (the number of remaining games) for each game, and continues until the number of remaining games becomes "0".
Thus, in the game state of the difference number management type in the present embodiment, the difference number subtraction method is applied in which the remaining difference number is subtracted according to the game, and in the game number management type game state, the number of remaining games However, it applies a game number subtraction method that subtracts each game.

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

(Additional specialized stage)
The special add-on stage is a game state in which it is possible to stay first after entering the specific game state and perform a large amount of add-on of the difference number.
In other words, in the special add-on stage, the additional difference number obtained during the add-on special stage is added to the current remaining difference number (or the initial difference number at the time of initial entry).
Since the remaining difference number at the end of the special addition stage affects the staying period in the specific game state after that, it is advantageous for the player to acquire a large number of additional difference numbers during the special special stage. .
In addition, the special stage to be added is partially controlled to the AT state, and similarly to the pseudo-bonus preparation stage described above, when the "push order bell 1 to 6" is won, the push order notification is set to "notify". →“non-notification”→“notification”→“non-notification” . . . are alternately controlled.

In the special addition stage, the winning of a specific role is used as an opportunity to add the difference number.
The specific combination is "replay 1-4" or "single-card combination 1-2". It should be noted that if a winning combination other than these is won, the difference number may be added.
The addition of the difference number (calculation of the difference number of addition) is performed at least "three times" during one visit to the special stage for addition.
Specifically, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the guaranteed number of winnings of a specific role (specific winning guaranteed number of times) is set during one visit to the special stage.
1 is subtracted from the number of guarantee wins of a special role when a special role is won. Then, until the number of winning guarantees for the special combination reaches "0", the special addition stage is continued, during which the difference in the number of extra coins is calculated. For example, "three times" is set as the initial value of the guaranteed number of special winnings.
When the number of winning guarantees for a special role reaches "0", the main control section 10 performs control to shift to the rush stage (arrow S in FIG. 9).
Also, as mentioned above, in CZ1-2, if you have a rewind stock and enter the special extra stage, the rewind stock will be converted into the guaranteed number of wins for a specific role. At the start of the additional specialized stage, the rewind stock you own will also be added.

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

・Additional unit difference number lottery In the addition specialization stage, when a specific role is won, an addition unit difference number lottery is executed to determine the addition unit difference number.
Specifically, the main control unit 10, triggered by the winning of a specific combination, refers to the "additional unit difference number determination table" shown in FIG. Stored in the RAM of the main control unit 10 .
For example, as shown in FIG. 44, when "replay 1" is won, "10" is selected as the additional unit difference number, and when "replays 2 to 4" are won, "30" is selected. It is set so that "10" is selected when "1-card role 1" is selected and "20" is selected when "1-card role 2" is won.
The additional unit difference number determined by the lottery is displayed so as to be visible to the player (see FIG. 60(b), etc.).
Note that the additional unit difference number of sheets can be set to an arbitrary numerical value, and the additional unit difference number of sheets may be determined by a lottery based on a predetermined winning probability.

・Item B acquisition lottery In the special addition stage, an item B acquisition lottery in which item B can be acquired is executed.
Specifically, the main control unit 10 refers to the "Item B Acquisition Lottery Table" shown in FIG. The result is stored in the RAM of the main control section 10 .
For example, the probability of determining "King" with the highest additional expectation is 3/255 for "level 0", 8/255 for "level 1", and "level 2”, 25/255, “Level 3”, 25/255, “Level 4,” 63/255, and “Level 5,” is set as 255/255. In this manner, the higher the item B acquisition level is, the higher the expected item B is to be determined.
Then, when entering the special addition stage (when the start lever 3 is operated), five items B (for initial display) are determined as initial values and stored in the determined order.

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

One item B is consumed from the item B display area 90 every game, and the items B in the item B display areas 91 to 94 move to the item B display areas 90 to 93, respectively.
After the item B in the item B display areas 91 to 94 has moved to the item B display areas 90 to 93, if the number of guarantee wins for the special role is 1 or more, the new item B will be entered in the item B acquisition lottery ( 45) and added to the item B display area 94. FIG.
In this way, the player can grasp the type of the item B that influences the extra lottery for the difference number, and can know the degree of expectation up to five games ahead.
On the other hand, if the number of guarantee wins for the specific role is "0", the item B in the item B display areas 91 to 94 are all erased by playing 4 games without newly determining the item B. Then, the specialization stage ends.

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

- Loop execution lottery In the special addition stage, a loop execution lottery is executed for determining whether or not to execute the loop lottery for the item B determined in the item B acquisition lottery.
Specifically, the main control unit 10 refers to the “loop execution lottery table” shown in FIG. 46 to determine whether or not to execute the loop lottery for all items B determined in the item B acquisition lottery. and stores the result in the RAM of the main control unit 10 .
For example, as shown in FIG. 46, if the item B is a king or a queen, winning in the lottery is confirmed, and the winning expectation is set to be higher in the order of rook, knight, bishop, and pawn.

- Loop rate lottery In the special stage, a loop rate lottery for determining the loop rate is executed for the item B won in the loop execution lottery.
Specifically, the main control unit 10 refers to the “loop rate lottery table” shown in FIG. 47 to randomly determine the loop rate for each item B, and stores the result in the RAM of the main control unit 10 do.
For example, as shown in FIG. 47, when item B is a pawn, bishop, or king, the loop rate is 90%, and when item B is a knight, 50% is selected with a probability of 229/255. If item B is a rook, 66% will be selected with a probability of 229/255, and if item B is a queen, with a probability of 85/255, either 66%, 80%, or 90% will be selected. is set to be selected.

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

・Loop lottery In the special addition stage, a loop lottery will be executed when a specific role is won.
Specifically, the main control unit 10 executes a loop lottery based on the loop rate of the item B for this time in the game in which the special combination is won.
In the loop lottery, if item B wins the loop execution lottery for this time, the lottery is repeatedly executed based on the determined loop rate until the item is not won.
Then, the number of consecutive wins in the loop lottery (loop lottery win count) is stored in the RAM of the main control unit 10 . In addition, when the loop lottery is executed, the lottery may always be won once.

In this way, the player is provided with the difference number of addition unit, which is the value obtained by multiplying the number of addition unit difference calculated with the winning of the specific combination and the number of winning times of the loop lottery. Therefore, it is advantageous for the player to determine a large addition unit difference number and to win many times in the loop lottery.
Then, the difference number obtained by summing the total value of the additional difference number calculated at least three times and the current remaining difference number (initial difference number in the case of the first entry) is the rush stage to which the addition special stage ends or It will be the remaining difference number at the start of the ending preparation stage.
It should be noted that, without setting the initial difference number of sheets at the time of the first entry, the addition difference number of sheets of at least 100 sheets may be calculated in the calculation of the addition unit difference number of sheets for the third time.

In addition, in the loop lottery, if the following conditions are met, an upper limit is set for the number of consecutive wins in the loop lottery. For example, "three times" is set as the upper limit number of wins.
・When the transition to the ending is confirmed (when the value indicated by the counter B1 is 2075 or more, or when the value indicated by the counter A2 is 1425 games or more)
・When the counter A2 + (remaining difference number of cards/2) is greater than 1000 ・When the counter A2 + the number of remaining games is greater than 500 during the bug mode described later

In this way, by setting an upper limit on the number of consecutive winnings in the loop lottery, the maximum value of the additional number of cards that can be obtained when winning a specific role is 120 (30) based on the above (formula). sheet (maximum value of additional unit difference number of sheets) x 4 times (upper limit of loop lottery winning number of times)).
The reason for setting an upper limit on the number of consecutive wins in the loop lottery is that at the beginning of the advantageous section, even if you can acquire a large number of extra tickets, you can use it, but at the end of the advantageous section, you cannot use it. , the advantageous interval limiter is reached and the advantageous interval is forcibly terminated.
As a result, it is possible to prevent the player from feeling a sense of loss due to the fact that the advantageous section limiter is reached and the advantageous section is forcibly terminated even though the extra number of sheets is obtained at the end of the advantageous section.
In addition, since the benefit is not given completely even at the end of the advantageous section, it is possible to prevent the player from feeling a sense of loss.

In addition, by setting an upper limit on the number of consecutive wins in the loop lottery, the maximum value of the additional number of sheets that can be obtained by winning a specific role is "120" (less than "300"), which will be described later. , The right to extend the stay period of the special stage (specific role winning guaranteed number of times) will not be added. That is, it is restricted that the guaranteed number of wins for a special role is granted as a benefit.
As a result, at the end of the advantageous section, although the player has acquired the right to extend the special stage (specific role winning guarantee number of times), the advantageous section limiter is reached and the advantageous section is forcibly terminated. It is possible to prevent the feeling of loss from being given to

In addition, in the special stage for addition, in addition to the lottery for adding the number of difference which is executed with the winning of the specific combination as a trigger, the lottery for adding the number of remaining difference is executed every game.
Specifically, when a rare combination is won, the main control unit 10 refers to the "difference number addition lottery table" shown in FIG. and stores the result in the RAM of the main control unit 10 .
When winning the extra lottery for the difference number, the difference number to be added is added (added) to the remaining difference number.
In this way, in the addition specialized stage, it is possible to increase the remaining difference number, in addition to the additional lottery for the difference number triggered by the winning of the specific combination.

Also, during the stay on the special stage, if the rare role is won, the item B is maintained without being consumed.
In other words, while staying on the special stage, if you win a winning role other than a specific role or a rare role, the item B for this time will be deleted. Item B is kept.
It should be noted that, without being limited to this, even when a rare combination is won, the item B for this time may be consumed and a loop lottery may be executed in the same manner as when a special combination is won.
For example, when "weak cherry", "weak chance" and "watermelon" are won, the additional unit difference number is set to "10", and when "strong cherry" and "strong chance" are won, the additional unit difference number is "20" By doing so, a loop lottery may be executed.
It should be noted that when a rare combination is won, the number of guarantees of winning a special combination is not subtracted, but it may be subtracted.

(rush stage)
The rush stage is controlled to an AT state, and is an advantageous game state in which the player can expect an increase in medals.
When you enter the rush stage for the first time, you will move from the additional specialized stage, and the remaining difference number at the end of the additional specialized stage will be inherited. Then, when the remaining number of sheets is used up, the main control section 10 performs control to shift to the initial stage (arrow U in FIG. 9).
Also, in the rush stage, based on the episode pattern (see FIG. 15) determined in the initial stage, every time a prescribed number of games are played, the game is controlled to move to the episode stage (arrow T in FIG. 9).
Specifically, it is executed in the order of "rush stage→episode stage→rush stage→episode stage→... rush stage→episode stage".
For example, when episode pattern 1 is determined, "rush stage (25 games) → episode stage (18 games) → rush stage (200 games) → episode stage (18 games) → ... rush stage (200 games) )→episode stage (18 games)” (see FIG. 15).

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

Also, in the rush stage, an additional lottery for item A is executed.
Specifically, the main control unit 10 refers to the "item A add-on lottery table (rush stage)" shown in FIG. and stores the result in the RAM of the main control unit 10 .
For example, based on the relationship of "weak cherry"<"weak chance"<"strong cherry"<"watermelon"<"strong chance", it is set to select a large number of additions.
Incidentally, if a winning combination other than a rare combination is won, an additional lottery for the item A may be executed.
The item A determined in the item A acquisition lottery is notified on the display 8 so as to be recognizable to the player. For example, in the center of the screen of the display device 8, information about the item A acquired in the game this time is displayed, and in the lower left of the screen, the current item A number 97 is displayed (see FIG. 58).

Then, when the number of items A reaches the specified number (8) during the stay in the rush stage, the main control unit 10 performs control so as to shift to the additional specialized stage (arrow V in FIG. 9).
Also, when moving to the additional specialization stage by acquiring the specified number (8) of item A, if it is just before the number of additional specialization stage ceiling games is reached (for example, 10 games or less), One, it is designed to grant the right to transition to the additional specialized stage. As a result, it is possible to prevent the player from feeling a sense of loss that "if I complete a few more games, I could have moved on to the additional specialized stage."

In addition, in the rush stage, an extra lottery for the difference number is executed.
Specifically, the main control unit 10 refers to the "additional lottery table" shown in FIG. Stored in the RAM of the unit 10 .
For example, as shown in FIG. 48, based on the relationship of "watermelon"<"weak cherry", "weak chance"<"strong chance"<"strong cherry", the winning expectation is set to be high. , and based on this relationship, it is set so that a large add-on number is selected.

Also, in the rush stage, when the number of remaining coins reaches "0", a lottery is executed to continue the specific game state.
Specifically, the main control unit 10 refers to the "lottery table at the end of the rush stage" shown in FIG. decide.
For example, as shown in FIG. 50, the probability of winning the lottery increases as the number of items A currently owned increases.
When the lottery is won, the main control unit 10 controls to shift to the additional specialized stage (arrow V in FIG. 9), and the specific game state continues. On the other hand, if the lottery is not won, the main control unit 10 controls to shift to the initial stage (arrow U in FIG. 9), and the specific game state ends.
Incidentally, if the lottery is won, the rush stage may be executed again instead of the additional specialized stage, or the stage may be shifted to CZ.

(episode stage)
The episode stage is a game state in which the game is played for 18 games while being controlled to the AT state.
The episode stage enters from the rush stage based on the number of games defined in the episode pattern (see FIG. 15). When the 18 games have been completed, if the number of times the episode enters is other than the upper limit number (the sixth time), the main control unit 10 controls to shift to the rush stage (arrow W in FIG. 9), and the episode enters. When the number of times is the upper limit number of times (sixth time), the main control unit 10 performs control to shift to the additional specialized stage (arrow X in FIG. 9).
It should be noted that, when the number of times the episode enters reaches the upper limit number of times, control may be performed so that, after the episode stage ends, the transition to the ending preparation stage is made.

A predetermined effect is executed on the display 8 during the episode stage stay.
The effects to be executed are associated with the number of episode stages entered, and are composed of six types (episode 1 to episode 6). Also, each episode has different production contents (contents displayed on the display 8, story, BGM, etc.).
When moving from the rush stage to the episode stage for the first time (first time), the production of episode 1 will be performed, and from the next time onwards, when moving to the episode stage, the production will be in the order of "episode 2 → episode 3 → ... → episode 6". is executed.
Also, during the stay in the episode stage, subtraction of the remaining difference number is stopped, and the display of the remaining difference number is not displayed (for example, grayed out) on the display device 8 . Although the main control unit 10 subtracts the difference number, the sub-control unit 20 may stop the subtraction of the remaining difference number on the display 8 and display it.

In the episode stage, an additional lottery for item A is executed.
Specifically, the main control unit 10 refers to the "item A add-on lottery table (episode stage)" shown in FIG. and stores the result in the RAM of the main control unit 10 .
Then, when the acquired number of items A reaches the specified number (8) during the stay in the episode stage, the main control unit 10 completes the remaining number of games in the episode stage, and then shifts to the additional specialized stage. (arrow X in FIG. 9).
In addition, the more items A are obtained, the more advantageous benefits are given to the player. For example, if the number of item A acquired is 16 or more, the additional specialization stage will be performed twice in a row after the episode stage ends, and if it is 24 or more, the additional specialization stage will be performed three times in a row. is executed as
Further, when item A is won in the additional lottery, the fact that the item A has been won may be reported in the winning game, or the fact that the item has been won may be reported in a game subsequent to the winning game. In the case of notifying in a game after the winning game, for example, the fact that the player has won may be notified by performing a stop operation according to the push order navigation.

In addition, if the number of item A acquired reaches the specified number (8) while staying in the episode stage, after completing the remaining number of games in the episode stage, it will move to the special stage. You may transition before completing the number of games in the episode stage.
Also, while staying in the episode stage, only the extra lottery for item A is executed, and the extra lottery for the difference number is not executed, but it is not limited to this, and the extra lottery for the difference number may be executed. .

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

In the ending preparation stage, a lottery for obtaining an ending ticket, which is the right to execute the transition lottery to the ending, is executed.
Specifically, the main control unit 10 refers to the "ending ticket acquisition lottery table" shown in FIG. The result is stored in the RAM of the main control unit 10. FIG.
For example, as shown in FIG. 52, if you win a rare combination, the probability of winning the lottery is set high. Acquisition is confirmed.

If the lottery is won, the player is visibly informed that the ending ticket has been acquired on the display 8, and the number of ending tickets 98 is incremented by 1 (see FIG. 62(a)). Note that the number of ending tickets to be added is not limited to one, and may be two or more.
Also, the number of winning ending tickets may be varied according to the winning combination. For example, in the case of a "strong cherry" with a low winning probability, 5 tickets are acquired, and in the case of a "weak cherry", 1 ticket is acquired. may be
Also, an upper limit value (for example, 10) may be set for the number of acquired ending tickets, and when the acquired number reaches the upper limit value, the transition to the ending may be confirmed.
In this embodiment, two ending tickets are given as an initial value at the start of the ending preparation stage. Note that the initial value of the ending ticket is not limited to this, and may be other than 2 (including 0).

Also, the ending ticket may be provided with a plurality of types of tickets with different expectations for the transition to the ending.
For example, a gold ticket, a silver ticket, and a copper ticket may be provided, and expectations may be varied in the ending transition lottery based on the relationship of gold ticket>silver ticket>bronze ticket.
Also, when winning the ending ticket lottery, the number of ending tickets 98 may not be notified (for example, "?" display), and then notified when the ending challenge is started.
Also, during the stay in the ending preparation stage, not only the lottery for obtaining the ending ticket but also the lottery for adding the remaining difference in the number of sheets or the number of sets in the ending preparation stage may be executed, so that the ending preparation stage can be extended.

(ending challenge)
The ending challenge is a game state that enters after the end of the ending preparation stage and is controlled to the AT state.
The ending challenge can stay for the same number of games as the number of ending tickets acquired in the ending preparation stage.
During the stay of the ending challenge, one ending ticket is consumed for each game, and a lottery to transition to the ending is executed based on the winning hand of this game.
Specifically, in the case of winning the "1-card role 1 to 3" or the rare role, the winning of the ending transition lottery is confirmed.
Note that the winning probability of the ending transition lottery may be varied according to the winning combination, or may be varied according to the type of ending ticket (gold ticket, silver ticket, bronze ticket) described above.

If the ending transition lottery is not won before the ending ticket becomes "0", a result screen informing the game result (the number of winnings, etc.) is displayed on the display 8, and then the main control unit 10 , to shift to the initial stage (arrow AB in FIG. 9).
On the other hand, if the ending transition lottery is won, the display 8 displays an image notifying that the ending will be transitioned, and then the main control unit 10 controls to transition to the ending (see FIG. 9). Arrow AA).
The ending ticket acquisition lottery may be executed at the end of the ending preparation stage, or the ending preparation stage and the ending challenge may be set as one game state.

(ending)
The ending is a game state that enters after the end of the ending challenge and is controlled to the AT state.
As for the ending, the game is played for 60 games, and when the 60 games are completed, the main control unit 10 controls to shift to the initial stage (arrow AC in FIG. 9).
In addition to entering from the ending challenge, the ending also enters when the ending limiter is reached.
That is, when the counter A2 (the count value of the number of games played in the 3-bet game during the advantageous period) reaches 1425 games (condition 1), or when the counter B1 (the count value of the winning number (difference number) during the advantageous period) ) reaches 2075 (condition 2).
If any one of these conditions is satisfied, the game will enter the ending five games after the game in which the condition is satisfied. At this time, for example, "0 games remaining until the ending" is displayed on the display device 8 to suggest the timing of shifting to the ending to the player.

Also, in each stage of the specific game state, when the remaining difference number reaches "0" between the game where condition 1 or condition 2 is established and 5 games are completed, the end condition of the specific game state is set. may be established.
In such a case, regardless of whether condition 1 or condition 2 is satisfied, the game is shifted to the initial stage without shifting to the ending.
It should be noted that, without being limited to this, when the condition 1 or the condition 2 is satisfied, the ending may be always performed.
For example, when the number of remaining coins reaches "0" during the period from the game in which Condition 1 or Condition 2 is established until five games are played, a display screen is displayed on the display 8 to shift to the initial stage. At this time, the game may be controlled to continue to stay in the advantageous section without transitioning to the normal section, so that the transition to the ending can be made after completing five games.
In this way, when the remaining difference number reaches "0", it is temporarily made to appear as if the specific game state (advantageous section) has ended, and then the transition to the ending is notified, thereby allowing the player to can surprise and increase interest.

Moreover, it is not limited to this, and can be controlled as follows.
・Even if the number of remaining coins reaches "0" during the period from the game in which condition 1 or condition 2 is established until 5 games are completed, 5 games may be completed and then the ending may be performed.
・In a game where condition 1 or condition 2 is established, the game may transition to the ending.
・If the difference between the number of remaining cards reaches "0" during the period from the game where condition 1 or condition 2 is satisfied until 5 games are completed, the ending will be played in the game where the difference between the remaining cards reaches "0". good too.

In addition, if one of the conditions 1 and 2 is met, if the ending is controlled, even if the other of the conditions 1 and 2 is met, the ending will not be controlled again. .
However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the ending may be controlled again. For example, the ending that is being executed may be forcibly terminated, and the ending for 60 games may be executed again from the beginning. Alternatively, the ending may be continued by executing the ending for a predetermined number of games after completing 60 games of the ending being executed.

Also, during the ending stay, basically, the lottery for adding the number of remaining games is not executed, so the ending ends with a fixed number of games (60 games).
Therefore, when the ending limiter is reached (condition 1 or condition 2 is satisfied), if only 3-bet games have been played in the games up to that point, the ending will be 1490 games (1425 games (counter A2 at the time of entering the ending). value) + 5 games (the number of games in the interval) + 60 games (the number of games in which the ending is stayed)).
As a result, the ending always ends before the advantageous section limiter (1500 games) is reached, so that the player can surely see the entire ending effect.

The reason why the ending is not the 1500th game of the advantageous section limiter but the 1490th game, which is the predetermined number of games (10 games) before, is as follows.
Since the counter A1 related to the advantageous interval limiter counts even when a 2-bet game is executed, for example, if the ending is set to end at 1500 games, a 2-bet game will be played intentionally or by mistake during the advantageous interval. If it is executed even once, the limiter of the advantageous section is reached, and the ending ends without being able to see the entire ending effect.
On the other hand, by setting the ending to end at 1490 games, which is 10 games before, even if several 2-bet games are played, the entire ending effect can be shown without reaching the limiter of the advantageous section. Because you can.

So far, the configuration of the slot machine 1 and each game state have been described. The slot machine 1 as described above has the following features.
(1) Determine the lottery method for the specific game state according to the winning combination and the number of payouts (2) End the advantageous section according to the operation mode (push order) (4) It is possible to shift from the difference number management type game state to the game number management type game state (5) The difference number management type game state and the game number management type game state (6) It is possible to change the ball output performance according to the operation mode (eye pressing). These features will be described in order below.

(1) Determining the lottery method of the lottery related to the specific gaming state according to the winning combination and the number of payouts. The game state of the transition destination is determined and notified.
Specifically, the transition destination is determined by lottery in the first winning game of "push order bells 1 to 6" after entering the transition destination determination stage, and the lottery result (transition destination) is notified in the next game.
Then, the slot machine 1 in this embodiment determines the transition destination based on the lottery method (stable or turbulent) selected by the player. and the number of medals to be paid out for this winning combination.

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

The pressing order notification screen has a pressing order navigation 51a for the first stop button, and selection navigations 51b and 51b for navigating the selection of the lottery methods 'stable' and 'turbulent'. The push order navigation 51a, the selection navigation 51b, and the selection navigation 51c each display characters "1, stable, turbulent."
In this way, the display of the lottery methods 'stable' and 'turbulent' is included in the push order navigation and displayed.
When the first reel stop operation is performed according to the push order navigation 51a while the push order notification screen is displayed, a selection operation reception screen (see FIGS. 63(b), (d), and (f)) is displayed. .
At this time, when the first reel stop operation is not performed according to the push order navigation 51a (that is, when the stop button 5 corresponding to the selection navigation of "stable" or "turbulent" is operated first) , all the push order navigation 51a, the selection navigation 51b, and the selection navigation 51c disappear.
Further, the background navigation 52 (52a, 52b, 52c) is displayed on the selection operation acceptance screen. The background navigation 52 is a portion of three large areas arranged horizontally.
The background navigation 52a is an area where information such as "Choose with the button!" is displayed, prompting the player to select "stable" or "turbulent" as the lottery method by operating the stop button 5. be.
The background navigation 52b is a background area of the selection navigation 51b, has a red background, and further displays characters "stable" in the background.
The background navigation 52c is a background area of the selection navigation 51c, is a blue background, and further displays the characters "random" in the background.

Therefore, the arrangement of "stable" and "turbulent" in the selection operation acceptance screen can be determined also by the colors of the background navigation 52b, 52c. Also, the arrangement of "stable" and "turbulent" is always in order from left to right regardless of the type of "push order bell". As a result, the slot machine 1 can prevent the player from making an erroneous selection operation (that is, selecting the lottery method "stable" or "turbulent").

For example, when "Push order bell 1" or "Push order bell 2" is won, when the push order notification screen shown in FIG. The player operates the stop button 5a corresponding to the push order navigation 51a in the first reel stop operation, and then operates the stop button 5b corresponding to the selection navigation 51b in the second reel stop operation.
On the other hand, if it is desired to select "turbulence", the stop button 5c corresponding to the selection navigation 51c should be operated in the second reel stop operation (see FIG. 63(b)).
Then, the player can operate the rest of the stop buttons at the time of the third reel stop operation.

Also, FIGS. 63(c) and 63(d) are examples when "Press order bell 3" or "Press order bell 4" is won (when the stop button corresponding to the press order navigation 51a is the stop button 5b). FIG. 63(e) and (f) show the results when "Push Order Bell 5" or "Push Order Bell 6" is won (when the stop button corresponding to the push order navigation 51a is the stop button 5c). 63(a) and 63(b), "stable" or "turbulent" can be selected.

It should be noted that the remaining one selection navigation disappears when the second reel is stopped.
For example, in the scene of FIG. 63(b), when the stop button 5b corresponding to "stability" is operated, the selection navigation 51b and the background navigation 52b corresponding to stability disappear, The background navigation 52c also disappears.
However, not limited to this, for example, after the stop operation of the stop button corresponding to one navigation, the other navigation may be continuously displayed.
Further, when a stop button corresponding to one navigation is operated to stop, the other navigation may be changed to the display contents of one navigation and displayed continuously.

The main control unit 10 refers to the pushing order display pattern table (FIG. 64(a)) for such a lottery method ("stable", "turbulent") to determine the type of "pushing order bell" and the relevant It is determined as follows based on the number of payouts in the "push order bell" winning game.
Specifically, when "push order bell 1", "push order bell 3" and "push order bell 5" are won, a stop operation is performed in the correct order of pushes, and 8 medals are paid out. Determine "stable" as
Also, when "push order bell 1", "push order bell 3" and "push order bell 5" are won, a stop operation is performed in the order of pushing the wrong answer, the number of bell drops is stopped, and one medal is paid out. If the lottery method is selected, "disturbance" will be decided.
In addition, when "push order bell 2", "push order bell 4" and "push order bell 6" are won, if the stop operation is performed in the correct order and 8 medals are paid out, the lottery method is "turbulent". ” is determined.
In addition, when "push order bell 2", "push order bell 4" and "push order bell 6" are won, the stop operation is performed in the wrong answer push order, the bell drops are stopped, and one medal is paid out. If so, the lottery method will be “stable”.

Here, which of "stable" and "turbulent" is selected by the player may be biased for each player due to the player's character, taste, or the like.
In other words, the choices may be biased, such as one player may only select "stable" and the other player may only select "turbulent". In such a case, if the number of payouts is superior or inferior depending on the options, it becomes unfair among the players.
Regarding this, since the winning probability of "push order bell" is the same for "left → middle → right" and "left → right → middle" (see Fig. 7, etc.), "1, stable, turbulent" is displayed. In this case, even if the options are biased to one side, the probability of paying out 1 card is the same as the probability of paying out 8 cards. As a result, the superiority or inferiority of the number of payouts does not occur between players.

As described above, in the "push order bell" winning game, when one of the lottery methods "stable" and "turbulent" is selected, the main control unit 10 shifts to the selected lottery method based on the selected lottery method. Perform a pre-selection lottery.
Specifically, when "stable" is selected, the main control unit 10 refers to the "transfer destination determination lottery table (stable)" shown in FIG. Then, the transfer destination is selected by lottery, and the result is stored in the RAM of the main control unit 10.例文帳に追加
For example, if the destination lottery level is "level 5", the special stage will be won with a winning probability of 127/255, CZ3 will be won with a winning probability of 128/255, and if it is "level 4" , CZ2 wins with a winning probability of 191/255, the special stage wins with a winning probability of 64/255, and in the case of "Level 3", CZ1 wins with a winning probability of 85/255, CZ2 wins with a winning probability of 170/255, and in the case of "Level 2", CZ1 wins with a winning probability of 191/255, CZ2 wins with a winning probability of 64/255, and CZ2 wins with a winning probability of 64/255. In this case, CZ1 wins with a winning probability of 242/255, and CZ2 wins with a winning probability of 13/255.
In this way, the higher the current transition destination lottery level, the higher the degree of expectation for transition to the specific game state.

Further, when "turbulent" is selected, the main control unit 10 refers to the "transfer destination determination lottery table (turbulent)" shown in FIG. 36, based on the current transition destination lottery level. The first is determined by lottery, and the result is stored in the RAM of the main control unit 10. - 特許庁
For example, if the destination lottery level is "level 5", the special stage will be won with a winning probability of 127/255, CZ3 will be won with a winning probability of 128/255, and if it is "level 4" CZ3 wins with a winning probability of 128/255, in the case of "level 3", CZ3 wins with a winning probability of 85/255, and in the case of "level 2", the winning probability is 51/255 CZ3 wins in , and in the case of "level 1", it is set so that CZ3 wins with a winning probability of 32/255.

In this way, when "stable" is selected, it is difficult to win the additional special stage or CZ3 as the transfer destination in the transfer destination determination lottery, but any of CZ1, CZ2, the additional special stage, and CZ3 On the other hand, if "Disturbance" is selected, there is a high probability that you will be elected to the special stage or CZ3 as a transition destination, but the probability that you will not be elected is also set high.
Therefore, after the end of the transition destination determination stage, a player who wants to make a transition to an advantageous gaming state can select "stable" as the lottery method. A high-stakes player can select "upheaval" as a lottery method.
In this way, it is possible to realize the game property that the lottery method of the transfer destination determination lottery can be selected, and to suppress the decline in interest.

In addition, in the next game after the winning game of "push order bell 1 to 6", an effect for informing the transition destination is performed.
For example, as shown in FIGS. 64(b) and 64(c), an image imitating roulette (roulette image) is displayed on the display 8, and the item indicated by the arrow image when the rotation of the roulette image stops is An effect is performed to inform the destination of the transition.
In the roulette image, the displayed items and the area ratio of each item are different depending on the lottery method ("stable", "turbulent"). For example, a plurality of transfer destinations are displayed, and the area ratio corresponding to the winning probability of each transfer destination is displayed. Note that the display mode of the roulette image is not limited to this, and may be displayed in an area ratio different from that of the destination that is not won or the winning probability in the destination determination lottery.

In addition, in the transition destination determination stage, apart from the transition destination determination lottery that is executed when the above-mentioned "push order bell" is won, a transition destination lottery is also conducted in the next game after the "push order bell" winning game. .
Specifically, when "stable" is selected as the lottery method, the main control unit 10 refers to the "addition special stage direct hit lottery table (stable)" shown in FIG. Based on the winning combination, it is determined by lottery whether or not to shift to the special stage to be added, and the result is stored in the RAM of the main control section 10.例文帳に追加
For example, as shown in FIG. 37, when winning with a probability of 3/255 when winning "weak cherry" or "strong cherry", and winning "weak chance", "watermelon" or "strong chance", It is set so that winning is confirmed.
If the lottery is won, the main control unit 10 performs control to shift to the additional specialized stage (arrow K in FIG. 9).
When the lottery is won, only when CZ3 is not won in the transfer destination determination lottery executed with the winning of the above-mentioned "push order bell" as a trigger, the stage is shifted to the special stage.

In addition, when "turbulent" is selected as the lottery method, the main control unit 10 refers to the "CZ3 direct hit lottery table (turbulent)" shown in FIG. A lottery determines whether or not to shift to CZ3, and the result is stored in the RAM of the main control unit 10. FIG.
For example, as shown in FIG. 38, when winning with a probability of 3/255 when winning "weak cherry", "weak chance" or "watermelon", and winning "strong cherry" or "strong chance", It is set so that winning is confirmed.
If the lottery is won, the main control unit 10 controls to shift to CZ3 (arrow J in FIG. 9).
In this way, in the transition destination determination stage, not only the winning of the "push order bell" but also the winning of the rare role are triggered by the addition specialization stage and the lottery for transition to CZ3. You can also expect to win a rare role during the transformation stage, and you can increase your interest.
If "stable" is selected as the lottery method, you will win the lottery to move to the special stage (see FIG. 37), and if "turbulent" is selected as the lottery method, you will be sent to CZ3. Although the case of winning the shift lottery (see FIG. 38) has been described, this is not the only option, and either or both of "stable" and "turbulent" may win the additional special zone and/or CZ3. .

As described above, the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment allows the player to select the drawing method for the specific game state (AT state). A decline in interest can be prevented.
In addition, since the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment is a gaming machine (AT machine) that has a high probability of winning the "push order bell" (see FIG. 7, etc.), the period until the lottery method is determined can be shortened. The game can be played without wastefully consuming the advantageous section in the transition destination determination stage.
In addition, since the lottery method is determined based on two or more types of winning hands (push order bells 1 to 6), the number of payouts will always increase only when one lottery method (stable or turbulent) is selected. (Payout of 8 cards)” can be prevented from occurring.
For example, when "push order bell 1" is won, if the lottery method (stable) is selected, the number of payouts increases (eight coins are paid out), but when "push order bell 2" is won, When the lottery method (stable) is selected, the number of payouts decreases (1 payout). In this way, it is possible to prevent the unequal situation described above from occurring.
Further, when the push order navigation is displayed when "push order bell 1 to 6" is won, the positional relationship of the display related to the navigation other than the stop operation of the first reel can be made uniform. For example, even if any of the "push order bells 1 to 6" is won, "stable" is displayed on the left side and "turbulent" is displayed on the right side. The game can be played without breaking the rules.

On the other hand, conventional gaming machines (for example, the gaming machine described in Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2013-103100) have a lottery to shift to the AT state during the non-AT state, and add the number of AT games during the AT state. A lottery related to the AT state such as a lottery is performed.
However, in this game machine, since the lottery method for the AT state lottery cannot be selected, the lottery for the AT state becomes monotonous, and there is a risk of a loss of interest.

(Navigation in the event of a power outage while staying at the migration destination decision stage)
Next, with reference to FIG. 65, the control at the time of power failure recovery when power failure occurs while staying in the transition destination determination stage will be described.
As for the timing of the power outage, while staying in the transition destination decision stage, during a game that involves selecting "stable" or "turbulent" (after entering the transition destination decision stage, the first bell was won by pressing the bell) A case where this occurs will be described as an example.

As shown in FIGS. 65(a) and 65(b), when a power failure occurs before the first reel stop operation is performed, the main control unit 10 displays information at the time of power failure (the winning combination is It stores (saves) information such as that the pressing order is the bell combination, that the stop operation mode is before the first reel stop operation, etc.).
After recovery from power failure, the main control unit 10 reads the information at the time of power failure from the RAM, refers to the push order display pattern table, and refers to the information "1/stable/ Turbulence” is sent to the sub-control unit 20.

Based on the information about the pressing order display pattern received from the main controller 10, the sub controller 20 causes the display 8 to display the information.
In this case, the push order navigation 51a for the first reel stop operation is displayed. As a result, the player can recognize the pressing order displayed in the current game even if the power is cut off during the game.
On the other hand, the selection navigation 51b, 51c (stable, turbulent) and the background navigation 52a, 52b, 52c are not displayed.
In addition, the display device 8 displays a character display prompting the resumption of the game such as "Proceed with the game", characters, etc., to perform an effect different from the normal time. As a result, a background image different from that in the case where the power interruption does not occur is displayed, so that the player can be notified that the game will be resumed after the power interruption has occurred.
It should be noted that the correct pressing order may be notified by displaying "1", "2", and "3" as the pressing order navigation displayed when the power is restored.

Next, as shown in FIGS. 65(d) and 65(e), after winning the "push order bell", after the first reel stop operation and before the second reel stop operation, A case where a power failure occurs will be described as an example.
In this case, similarly to the above, the main control unit 10 outputs the information at the time of power failure (that the winning combination is the bell combination of the pushing order, the stop operation mode is the first reel stop operation, and the second reel stop operation is not performed). ) is stored (saved) in the RAM.
In the same manner as described above, the main control unit 10 reads the information at the time of power failure from the RAM, refers to the push order display pattern table, and retrieves the information of the push order display pattern at the time of power failure. Send to the sub control unit 20 .
In the examples of FIGS. 65(d) to (f), the first reel is stopped when power failure occurs, and the state is before the second reel is stopped. The information of the pressing order display pattern “none (operated)/stable/turbulent” from which the information of the pressing order navigation of the first stop button is deleted is transmitted to the sub-controller 20 .
Based on the information about the pressing order display pattern received from the main controller 10, the sub controller 20 causes the display 8 to display the information.
In this case, none of the push order navigation 51a, the selection navigation 51b, 51c (stable, turbulent), and the background navigation 52a, 52b, 52c of the first reel stop operation are displayed.

In this way, in the transition destination determination stage, power failure occurs until the first reel stop operation is performed, and after that, when the power is restored, although the push order navigation is displayed, "stable" and "turbulent" are displayed. ” is not displayed.
In addition, after the first reel is stopped and before the second reel is stopped, when the power is cut off and then restored, in addition to "stable" and "turbulent", the push order navigation is not displayed.
With such control, it becomes possible to divert the push order navigation display at the time of power-off recovery in common to a plurality of models, and the manufacturing cost of the slot machine 1 can be reduced.
Push-order navigation is essential when recovering from a power failure in an AT machine that has 6-choice bells (push-order bells 1-6) or 3-choice bells (push-order bells 1-3). ' and 'Disturbance' indications are not essential navigation for AT machines with 6-choice bells and 3-choice bells.
Therefore, by displaying only the push-order navigation as the navigation displayed when the power is restored, it is possible to make the device highly versatile so that it can be used for other models. Furthermore, it is possible to reduce the amount of data for displaying when power is restored.

It should be noted that "stable" and "turbulent" may be displayed as the navigation displayed when power is restored without being limited to this.
As a result, when power failure occurs in a state in which a lottery method ("stable", "turbulent") can be selected, the player is allowed to select a lottery method ("stable", "turbulent") when the power is restored. be able to.
Also, only one of "stable" and "turbulent" may be displayed. You may make it alert|report.

It should be noted that "(1) Determining the lottery method of the transition destination determination lottery according to the winning combination and the number of payouts" may be modified as follows.
In the above description, the case of selecting the lottery method for performing the lottery for transition to the specific game state (AT state) was explained, but not limited to this, the score acquisition lottery, the transition lottery to the pseudo bonus, and the bug mode transition. A lottery method may be selected in the various lotteries described above, such as a lottery, a lottery with a difference in the number of tickets, and the like.
The main control unit 10 can also determine the lottery method ("stable", "turbulent") regardless of the number of payouts. That is, the main control unit 10 may refer to the pressing order display pattern table to determine based on the type of "push order bell" and the stop button 5 at the time of the second reel stop operation.
Also, in the above description, the lottery method ("stable", "turbulent") is determined based on the winning combination and the number of payouts. Based on this, the lottery method may be selected. Also, the lottery method may be selected based on the combination of the number of bets and the symbols stopped and displayed.
In the above description, two payout numbers (1 or 8) are set for one winning combination so that one can be selected from two lottery methods. A number may be provided to select from three or more lottery methods.
For example, when "push order bell 1" is won, by pressing the right first, 0 tickets (missing the push order bell) are generated. In the case of , a new lottery method ("heaven") may be provided, or these lottery methods may be selected by lottery. For the lottery method "Heaven", the probability of winning CZ2 and CZ3 is higher than "stable" and lower than "turbulent", and the probability of not winning is higher than "stable" and lower than "turbulent". A low setting is preferred.

(2) The advantageous section can be ended according to the operation mode (pressing order). Deciding”, the game state to be shifted after the end of the transition destination determination stage is determined based on the lottery method (stable, turbulent).
The slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment is characterized in that it is possible to end the advantageous section based on the selection of one lottery method (turbulent) as the lottery method.

As described above, in the winning game of the first "push order bells 1 to 6" after entering the transition destination determination stage, when the player operates the stop buttons 5a to 5c to select "stable" as the lottery method. , either the CZ or the additional specialized stage will always be won, and after the transition destination determination stage ends, the advantageous section will continue.
On the other hand, when the player operates the stop buttons 5a to 5c and selects "disturbance" as the lottery method, there is a high probability that "non-winning" is selected in the destination determination lottery (see FIG. 36). After the end of the first decision stage, there is a high possibility that the advantageous section will end.
Therefore, the player can select "stable" as the lottery method if he/she wants to make sure that the player stays in the advantageous section after the transition destination determination stage ends. , you can select "turbulence" as a lottery method.
In this way, it is possible to select whether to continue the advantageous interval or end the advantageous interval according to the operation mode (pressing order) by the player.

By the way, despite the favorable playing state, the player has no choice but to finish the game due to circumstances caused by the player's personal circumstances, the closing time of the game arcade, etc. Sometimes you have to.
In such a case, if the game is stopped in an advantageous game state during business hours, there is a high possibility that other players who play after that will be hyenaed and regretted.
In addition, when the game is stopped in an advantageous gaming state at the closing time, if the system of the slot machine 1 is not reset by the next business day, other players who first played the game after the start of the next business day In some cases, the advantageous state may be inherited.
Therefore, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the player has no choice but to finish the game during the game, the lottery method is set to " By selecting "turbulence", it is possible to end the advantageous section with a high probability. As a result, it is possible to relieve the player's regret by escaping from an advantageous game state.

As described above, the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment can terminate the advantageous interval according to the operation mode (pressing order) by the player in a specific game (winning game of "push order bell") during the advantageous interval. is possible.
In addition, since the advantageous section can be terminated only by performing a stop operation, the advantageous section can be terminated with a simple operation without performing complicated operations.
Therefore, even if the player has no choice but to stop the game, he/she can leave the slot machine 1 without worrying about hyenas or the like by terminating the advantageous section by a simple operation.
On the other hand, by selecting the continuation of the advantageous section (selecting "stable") by the player's stop operation, it is possible to meet the needs of the player who wants to play without ending the advantageous section in the game. .

On the other hand, conventional gaming machines (for example, the gaming machine described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2017-153724) count the number of games and the number of wins during the advantageous section, and when the counting result reaches a specific value , the advantageous section is terminated.
By the way, in amusement arcades where such gaming machines are installed, if the gaming machine is closed while it is in the advantageous section, the advantageous section can be terminated by the operation of the store clerk to change the settings. will be In general, setting changes are realized by turning off the power once and then turning on the power again.
Therefore, in such a gaming machine, the clerk had to perform a complicated operation in order to end the advantageous section.

It should be noted that "(2) being able to end the advantageous section according to the operation mode (pressing order)" may be modified as follows.
In the above explanation, if you select the lottery method of "turbulence", after the next game of a specific game ("push order bell 1 to 6" winning game of the transition destination determination stage) Although the case where it can be finished has been described, the advantageous section may be finished after a specific game is finished, or after two or more games have passed since a specific game.
Also, in the above explanation, when "turbulent" is selected as the lottery method, there is a case where the additional special stage or CZ3 is won, and the advantageous section does not necessarily end, but it is not limited to this, When "turbulent" is selected, the advantageous section may always end.
Also, in the non-AT state, the player may enter the "specific zone" every predetermined number of games (for example, 100 games), and in this case, select "stable" or "turbulent". For example, if "stable" is selected, the advantageous section will always continue after that, and if "turbulent" is selected, then the advantageous section will end with a probability of 99% and an advantage with a probability of 1%. The interval may continue. This makes it easy to end the advantageous section at a predetermined cycle (every 100 games).
Also, in the specific game state (AT state), if you enter the above-mentioned specific zone and select "stable", the advantageous section will always continue, and if you select "turbulent", the advantageous section will always be may terminate. Thus, in a situation where the player has no choice but to stop the game during an advantageous game state, the AT state can be surely ended by playing the game up to the specific zone.
Also, in the above description, while staying in the transition destination decision stage, the case of selecting the lottery method (stable, turbulent) was described, but instead of or in addition to this, the normal game state, specific game state, pseudo A lottery method (stable, turbulent) may be selectable in a game state such as a bonus or CZ.

(3) Granting a privilege when the number of additional bonuses reaches the upper limit The slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, as described above, is capable of adding the difference of the number of bonuses upon winning of a specific role in the special bonus stage. There is a change in the number of extra winnings depending on the number of consecutive wins in the loop lottery executed at that time.
Then, by winning consecutively in the loop lottery, when the additional number of sheets calculated with the winning of one specific role reaches the upper limit value, the number of winnings of the specific role is guaranteed as a privilege. It has characteristics such as

FIG. 60 shows a partial example of the effect executed on the display device 8 during stay on the special stage.
If you win a specific role while staying on the special stage, display an image that prompts you to stop the "Red 7" symbol based on the operation of the start lever 3 of the winning game (for example, "Red 7 Aim!"), and the push order navigation prompting the reverse push is displayed (FIG. 60(a)).
At this time, for example, when "1 card combination 1" or "replay 1" is won, 7 singles can be stopped, and 10 cards are selected as the additional unit difference number.
In addition, when the "1 card combination 2" is won, the double 7 combination can be stopped, and 20 cards are selected as the additional unit difference number.
Also, when "Replay 2 to 4" is won, clown matching can be stopped, and 30 is selected as the additional unit difference number.
An image (for example, +30) indicating the determined additional unit difference number is notified to the player on the display device 8 after the third reel stop operation (FIG. 60(b)).

Further, when winning the loop lottery as described above at the time of winning the specific combination, an image simulating the effect button 2c is displayed, prompting the player to operate the effect button 2c (Fig. 60(c)). .
When the operation of the performance button 2c is accepted, an image is displayed to inform that the difference number of sheets for the addition unit is added by the number of times the loop lottery is won continuously (loop lottery winning number of times). For example, when the additional unit difference number is "30" and the loop lottery win count is "2", it is displayed as "+30" → "+60" → "+90" (Fig. 60 (d), (e) ), and the number of extra coins calculated on the occasion of winning one specific combination is displayed.
In this way, even when a small additional unit difference number is selected, the player can play the game in anticipation of being able to obtain a large number of additional difference numbers by the occurrence of the button presentation, which enhances interest. be able to.
Incidentally, even when the loop lottery is not won, a button effect may be generated to give the player a sense of expectation for the addition.

Then, when the additional number of sheets calculated by winning one specific combination reaches the upper limit value (for example, 300) (Fig. 61(a)), execution of the loop lottery no more than this is forced. is regulated, but as a privilege, the guaranteed number of wins for a special role is added once.
If the number of guaranteed wins for a specific role is "0", then the special special stage ends after a predetermined number of games (5 games) are completed, and continues if the number of guaranteed wins for a special role is 1 or more.
Therefore, by adding 1 to the number of wins guaranteed for a specific role, the number of times that a specific role can be won increases, the stay period of the special special stage is extended, and the winning number of the extra winning number increases. It will be.
In addition, when the number of guaranteed winnings of a specific role is 0, and the number of guaranteed winnings of a specific role is incremented by 1, the item B is supplemented (added) to the item B display areas 90 to 94 (see FIG. 61). (b)). Therefore, when the number of remaining items B is 4 or less, the number of remaining games of the additional specialized stage is substantially added.

As described above, the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment has the right to extend the special stage even if the upper limit of the number of additional bonuses calculated with the winning of the specific combination is reached. In order to give the guaranteed number of times, when the guaranteed number of winnings for a specific role is "0", the guaranteed number of winnings for a specific role is granted, thereby extending the stay period of the special stage (the number of remaining games is added Therefore, it is possible to reduce the sense of loss given to the player and prevent the loss of interest.

On the other hand, conventional gaming machines (for example, the gaming machine described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2017-209249) set an upper limit for the number of additional difference, and add so as not to exceed the upper limit. .
For this reason, by setting an upper limit on the number of additional differences, it is possible to prevent excessive profits from being given to the player. Therefore, there is a possibility that the player may feel lost and lose interest.

It should be noted that "(3) Giving a privilege when the number of additional tickets reaches the upper limit" may be modified as follows.
In the above explanation, when the additional number of sheets calculated by winning one specific role reaches the upper limit value (for example, 300), the number of winnings of the specific role is guaranteed as a privilege. However, the privilege to be given is not limited to this.
For example, the number of additional games may be added, the right to execute an additional special stage may be given, or the right to execute other game states (episode stage, ending, etc.) may be given.
Also, although the upper limit is set uniformly (300 sheets), the upper limit may be changed according to the value indicated by the counter A1 or the value indicated by the counter B1. For example, when the value indicated by the counter A1 or the counter B2 is close to the advantageous interval limiter, the upper limit value may be changed to a lower value (eg, 100).
Further, when the additional number of sheets reaches an upper limit value (eg, 300), it may be determined by lottery whether or not to give a privilege based on a predetermined winning probability (eg, 50%).
Further, the calculation of the additional number of sheets is not limited to the above (formula). For example, each time a loop lottery is won, the difference number to be added and the loop rate may be determined, or instead of the loop lottery, the number of times to execute the addition is decided, and the difference number to be added for that number of times is decided. You may

(4) The game state can be changed from the difference number management type game state to the game number management type game state. Based on the specific right (ending ticket) acquired in the ending preparation stage, ending challenge) (hereinafter referred to as difference number management type AT), transition to the game number management type game state (ending) (hereinafter referred to as game number management type AT) It has the characteristics of

FIG. 62 shows a partial example of the effects executed on the display 8 during the ending preparation stage, the ending challenge, and the ending stay.
During the stay in the ending preparation stage, a lottery for obtaining an ending ticket is held for each game until the remaining difference number 99 becomes "0". is notified, and the ending ticket number 98 is added (see FIG. 62(a)).
Then, in the ending preparation stage, when the remaining difference number 99 becomes "0", the currently obtained ending ticket is held (stored) and the process shifts to the ending challenge (see FIG. 62(b)).

During the ending challenge stay, the game will be played for the number of ending tickets you have acquired, and an ending transition lottery will be held for each game.
If the lottery is won (for example, if the player wins "1-card role 1 to 3"), an image prompting the stop operation of the "BAR" symbol is displayed based on the operation of the start lever 3 of the winning game ( For example, "Aim for the BAR!") and push order navigation prompting the reverse push are displayed to prompt the player to operate (see FIG. 62(c)).
Then, after the operation to stop the third reel, an image is displayed to notify that the game will shift to the ending, and the game shifts to the ending from the next game (see FIG. 62(d)). It should be noted that the transition may be made after all the ending tickets are consumed without transitioning to the next game.
During the ending stay, a fixed number of games (100 remaining games) are played, and when the remaining 100 games are completed, the specific game state ends (see FIG. 62(e)) and shifts to the initial stage.

As described above, the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment can shift from the game state of managing the difference in the number of games to the game state of managing the number of games. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the game from becoming monotonous and to prevent a decrease in interest.
In addition, since the transition from the difference number management type game state to the game number management type game state is made when winning the lottery based on the specific right (ending ticket) acquired by the difference number management type AT, The management type AT can be played not as a mere digestion game but as a game with a sense of tension.

In addition, since the game number management type AT (ending) ends when a fixed number of games are completed, it does not continue semipermanently. It is possible to prevent a player from feeling bored with the number-of-games management type game state.
Similarly, by controlling so as not to add the difference number managed by the difference number management type AT, only the difference number management type AT continues for a long time and the game becomes monotonous, and the player does not play the difference number management type game. It is also possible to prevent the state from feeling boring.

On the other hand, conventional gaming machines (for example, the gaming machine described in Japanese Unexamined Patent Application Publication No. 2015-123104) inform the player of an operation method that gives an advantage while the number of remaining games remains. By doing so, the game state is controlled to a number-of-games management type game state in which the player can obtain a predetermined profit.
However, in this gaming machine, although the game ends when the number of remaining games reaches "0", a large number of games can be acquired (additional) by satisfying a specific condition, and in some cases, the number of games can be managed. In some cases, the condition continued semi-permanently. As a result, the game becomes monotonous as the number-of-games management type game state continues, and the player may feel bored with the number-of-games management type AT state.
In addition, since there is no change in the gameplay of the number-of-games management type, the game may become monotonous and lose interest.

It should be noted that "(4) being able to shift from the difference number management type AT state to the game number management type AT state" may be modified as follows.
In the above explanation, the lottery for transitioning to the number-of-games management type AT is performed based on the specific right acquired in the number-of-games management type AT. A lottery for transition to the number management type AT may be performed, and in the difference number management type AT that shifts after winning the lottery, the difference number management type AT may be terminated by consuming the fixed difference number.
Also, it may be applied to a management method other than the difference number management type and the game number management type. For example, it may be applied to a push order navigation number management type, a payout number management type, a small winning combination winning number management type, a small winning combination winning number management type, etc. Among these, the game property of transitioning between any two states. may be

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

When the bug mode is won, the main control unit 10 performs control to shift to a specific game state (additional special stage) via the precursor stage (predictor C) (arrow G in FIG. 9).
That is, when the bug mode is won, it is possible to shift to a specific game state (additional specialized stage) without going through a pseudo bonus, CZ, or the like. It should be noted that the present invention is not limited to this, and either one or both of the pseudo bonus and CZ may be routed, and the shift to the additional specialized stage may not be performed.
Bug mode ends by shifting to non-bug mode at the end of the advantageous section.
Thus, by winning the bug mode during the normal game state, the transition to the specific game state is confirmed, and then the bug mode continues until the transition to the normal game state (until the advantageous section ends). become. Therefore, the bug mode is advantageous for the player.

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

In omen C, a special effect (bug effect) that is not executed in the non-bug mode is executed.
Specifically, the following bug effect is executed in the notification means (display device 8, speaker 9, lamp 11, etc.) and operation means (effect button 2c, stop button 5, etc.).
For example, the display-related bug effects include "a noise image is displayed on the display screen of the display device 8,""the display screen of the display device 8 is displayed horizontally or vertically," and "the display device 8 displays the same image repeatedly." Production (dialogue production, stage movement production, etc.) is executed."
In addition, bug productions related to sound include "noise sounds are included in production sounds and sound effects", "start lever operation sounds and button operation sounds are generated multiple times", and "all sounds disappear".
In addition, as the bug effects related to the housing, "operation response of the stop button 5 and the effect button 2c is delayed (operation disabled for a certain period of time)", "reel 41 rotates at a non-constant speed (out of sync)", " The lamps 11 emit light in a contradictory color when winning a small winning combination, etc., and all the lamps 11 are extinguished.

In this way, in Omen C, since a special effect that is not executed during the non-bug mode is executed, it is possible to give the player a sense of discomfort, and by making the player feel the expectation of the transition to the bug mode, the game progresses. can increase the interest of
Of the above bug effects, when a specific bug effect is executed, the bug mode may be determined.

It should be noted that, in the sign C that is executed when the bug fake is won, if the pseudo-bonus transfer lottery is won, the bug mode is shifted to the bug mode after the number of bug mode sign games is exhausted. That is, even if the bug fake is won, it may be rewritten as the bug mode win, so the player's sense of expectation can be attracted to the end.

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

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

In this way, although the AT is controlled by the game number management type AT during the bug mode, it has the same additional performance as the difference number management type AT during the non-bug mode.
Specifically, during the bug mode, in the extra lottery for the difference number, by referring to the same lottery table as the difference number management type AT during the non-bug mode, the addition performance (for example, the number of additions and the probability of winning the addition) It is made common.

For example, in the add-on special stage during the bug mode, the add-on unit differential number lottery is executed in the same manner as during the non-bug mode. In this case, the main control section 10 refers to the same lottery table (additional unit difference number determination table (FIG. 44)) as in the non-bug mode to determine the addition unit difference number by lottery. That is, during the bug mode, the "additional unit difference number" determined in the addition unit difference number lottery is applied as the "additional unit number of games".
In addition, in the special extra stage during the bug mode, an extra lottery for the number of remaining difference is executed in the same way as during the non-bug mode. In this case, the main control unit 10 refers to the same lottery table (difference number addition lottery table (FIG. 43)) as in the non-bug mode to determine the difference number to be added by lottery. That is, during the bug mode, the "additional number of games" determined in the extra number of games lottery is applied as the "number of games to be added".
In addition, in the rush stage during the bug mode, as in the non-bug mode, an additional lottery is executed when a rare role is won. In this case, the main control unit 10 refers to the same lottery table (additional lottery table (FIG. 48)) as in the non-bug mode to determine the number of additions (the number of games to be added) by lottery.

As described above, the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment has the difference number management type AT and the game number management type AT as the types of AT state, so that the game does not become monotonous and the interest is reduced. can be prevented.
In addition, the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment performs various processes related to addition by referring to the same lottery table as the difference number management type AT in the non-bug mode in the game number management type AT in the bug mode.
Therefore, in both the addition lotteries, the determined number of additions and the winning probability are the same. As a result, an additional lottery can be performed without separately managing a lottery table or the like for each type of AT state. can be managed.

On the other hand, conventional gaming machines (for example, the gaming machine described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2015-123104) obtain the number of games based on the establishment of a predetermined condition, and the number of games obtained is While remaining, the game state is controlled to a number-of-games management type game state in which the player can obtain a predetermined profit by notifying the player of an operation method that is advantageous to the player.
However, in this gaming machine, a large number of games can be acquired (additional) by satisfying a specific condition during the game number management type game state, and in some cases the game number management type game state is semi-permanent. Sometimes it continued to. As a result, the game becomes monotonous as the number-of-games management type game state continues, and the player may feel bored with the number-of-games management type AT state.
In addition, since there is no change in the gameplay of the number-of-games management type, the game may become monotonous and lose interest.

It should be noted that "(5) sharing the added performance between the game state of the number-of-games management type and the game state of the number-of-games management type" may be modified as follows.
In the above explanation, the case where the addition performance of the difference number management type AT and the game number management type AT is shared is explained. A part or all of the AT for managing the number of times winning a small winning combination, the AT for managing the number of times winning a small winning combination, and the like may be employed to share the additional performance.
In addition, when entering a specific game state (additional special stage), it is not notified whether the AT has entered the difference number management type or the game number management type AT, and the display mode of the remaining difference number and the number of remaining games etc. You may make it the same. As a result, the player cannot recognize which AT state the player is in until the displayed numerical value (residual number or number of remaining games) is subtracted, thereby attracting the player's interest.
In addition, when entering a specific game state (additional special stage), it may be made to appear as if it is controlled by the difference number management type AT, and from the middle, it may be made to appear as if it is controlled by the game number management type AT. . For example, on the display screen, the number of remaining games is displayed as "150", and when the remaining difference number becomes "0", the number of remaining games is displayed. You can make it look like you're promoted.

(6) It is possible to change the ball payout performance according to the operation mode (eye pressing). The mode is a mode in which the wave of payout balls (payout performance) is gentle, and the unstable mode is a mode in which the wave of payout balls (payout performance) is rougher than in the stable mode.
The slot machine 1 of this embodiment is characterized by being able to select a mode related to the payout of balls by the operation of the player, and to control the performance of payout of the balls.

The stable mode shifts from the unstable mode when a specific condition is satisfied after winning a winning combination other than "losing" in the initial stage (winning an advantageous section winning combination).
The specific condition is, for example, when the specific symbol combination (“Red 7-2/Cherry/Blank”) is stopped and displayed three times in a row at the winning timing of “1-card role 1-3” three times. .
Also, the termination of the stable mode is terminated when the advantageous section is terminated.

FIG. 66 shows an example of an effect executed by the display 8 during normal stay on the stage.
After shifting to the advantageous section, when "1-card hand 1-3" is won for the first time, based on the operation of the start lever 3 of the winning game, it is the timing at which the specific symbol combination can be stopped and displayed (for example, Conditions for shifting to the stable mode, pattern images requiring eye pressing, pressing order (forward pressing), etc.) are displayed (FIG. 66(b)).
In the winning game, "Red 7-2" symbol on the bottom row of the reel 41a, "Cherry" symbol on the middle row of the middle reel 41b, and "Blank" symbol on the top row of the reel 41c are pushed in order, The symbol combination of "red 7-2, cherry, blank" is stopped and displayed on the active line.

On the other hand, in the winning game, if there is no "bita push", or if the stop operation is performed other than the forward push, other symbol combinations different from the specific symbol combination (symbol combination corresponding to one payout) are stopped. Is displayed.
Then, after the shift to the advantageous section, when the specific symbol combination is stop-displayed three times in succession at the winning timing of "1-card hand 1 to 3" three times, the main control unit 10 shifts to the stable mode. (Fig. 66(c)).
On the other hand, at the winning timing of "1-card role 1-3", if the specific symbol combination cannot be stopped and displayed even once when "1-card role 1-3" is won, the transition to the stable mode is not possible. A limited astable mode is maintained.
In this way, if the specific symbol combination cannot be won even once at the time of winning the "1-card role 1 to 3", the player cannot shift to the stable mode until the next time shifts to the advantageous section. The probability of transition to the stable mode changes depending on the technical capabilities of
Therefore, the player's ability to intervene technically is increased, and the game can be made more interesting.

During the stable mode, random value acquisition control is controlled differently from during the unstable mode.
Specifically, during the unstable mode, the main control unit 10 sets the random number acquisition range to, for example, 0 to 254 (255 pieces), whereas during the stable mode, the random number acquisition range is are set to 0 to 1 (2 pieces).
After the main control unit 10 obtains a random number value in the range of 0 to 254, it clears the above 7-bit value of the obtained random number value to "0" to obtain a random number value used in various processes. All numerical values are "0" or "1".

During the stable mode, various lotteries are executed based on the random number value (“0” or “1”) obtained in this way, so that the results of the lottery are biased.
For example, as described above, while staying in the normal stage (during high odds), a lottery for transition to a pseudo-bonus is executed when a rare combination is won (see FIGS. 20 and 21). In the lottery, when "weak cherry" is won, as shown in FIG. 67(a), "0 to 202" correspond to "not won" and "203 to 228" correspond to "fake" as random numbers. and "229 to 254" correspond to "winning". In this case, in the stable mode in which the obtained random number is "0" or "1", "non-winning" is always determined.
Also, when the "strong cherry" is won, the random numbers "0 to 126" correspond to "fake" and "127 to 254" correspond to "win". In this case, in stable mode, "fake" is always determined.
For this reason, during the stable mode, even if any rare combination is won, the pseudo bonus is not won, and "non-win" or "fake" is won.

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

The number of pseudo-bonus ceiling games in the stable mode is determined based on the setting value currently set in the slot machine 1 when the stable mode is won.
For example, "180 games" are set for settings 1-3, and "200 games" are set for settings 4-6.
Thus, during the stable mode, the number of pseudo-bonus ceiling games is set (the ceiling is set lower) than the number of pseudo-bonus ceiling games (500 games) during the unstable mode.
Therefore, in stable mode, although the possibility of winning the transition lottery to the pseudo-bonus triggered by the winning of the rare role and the transition lottery to the pseudo-bonus triggered by the score reaching the specified number is low, the transition to the advantageous section After that, by completing 200 games at maximum, the transition to the pseudo bonus is confirmed. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the player from feeling bored by staying in the normal stage for a long time.

Also, if the pseudo bonus is won during the stable mode, the transition to the bug mode is confirmed.
Therefore, in the stable mode, if a maximum of 200 games are completed during the normal game state, then the game state shifts to the specific game state (bug mode), so that the specific game state can be frequently shifted.
Further, as described above, the bug mode is a game number management type AT, and the AT performance is higher than the difference number management type AT in the non-bug mode, so the game can be played advantageously.
It should be noted that when shifting to the bug mode during the stable mode, it is preferable not to execute the above-described bug effect (sign C).
Further, when a pseudo bonus is won during the stable mode, a lottery for switching to the bug mode may be performed based on a predetermined winning probability.

In addition, since the above random number acquisition control is performed even in the addition specialized stage (bug mode) in the stable mode, the number of games to be added is reduced.
Specifically, in the special stage (bug mode), the number of additional games (difference in number of additional units x number of loop lottery wins) calculated when a specific role is won is determined by obtaining a random value of "0" or Since it is "1", item B, which has the lowest probability of winning the loop lottery, is selected (see FIG. 45), and as a result, it becomes difficult to win the loop lottery (see FIG. 46).
In addition, in the special stage (bug mode), even if an additional lottery is executed when a rare role is won, the above random number acquisition control is performed, so the least number of additional games is selected for each winning role. (See FIG. 43).
Also, in the rush stage, the above-described random number acquisition control is performed in the same way, so even if the player wins the additional lottery, the number of additional games is reduced. For example, as shown in FIG. 48, when winning other than "strong cherry", "not winning" is always determined, and when winning "strong cherry", "20" with the smallest addition number is determined. to be determined.

Also, "1500 games" is defined as an episode pattern in the stable mode. That is, control is performed so that even if the game shifts to the rush stage, it does not shift to the episode stage. As a result, the extension of the specific game state is substantially restricted.

Thus, during the stable mode, it is possible to shift from the normal game state to the specific game state with a small investment.
In addition, the specific game state in the stable mode is controlled to the bug mode, so that the AT performance is improved, but the number of games is hardly increased, and the rush stage is controlled so as not to shift to the episode stage. Therefore, it is difficult to acquire a large number of remaining games during the specific game state.
Therefore, during the stable mode, there is a high possibility that the specific game state will end in the rush stage, and a low possibility that the game will move to the ending.
As a result, in the specific game state in the stable mode, it is possible to prevent the occurrence of a situation in which the player is not given any extra money while preventing the occurrence of excessive extra money.

As described above, the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment can select a game mode related to the payout of balls by the operation of the player, and can control the payout performance of the balls.
For example, a player who wants to play in a stable game state with less winning of balls in exchange for less investment selects the stable mode by stopping and displaying the specific symbol combination, and even if the investment is increased, A player who wants to win a large number of balls can select the unstable mode by performing an arbitrary stop operation.
As a result, it is possible to realize a game feature in which the player can select a transition to a mode with a different ball payout performance, thereby suppressing a decrease in interest.
If it is specified that the game progresses more favorably in the stable mode than in the unstable mode, the specific symbol combination can be positively stopped and displayed for the player. can attract interest.
Further, by stopping the specific symbol combination for a predetermined number of times (three times), it becomes possible to shift to the specific mode, so that the player's technical intervention is increased and the interest in the game can be enhanced.

On the other hand, a conventional gaming machine (for example, a gaming machine described in Japanese Unexamined Patent Application Publication No. 2017-121301) decides whether or not to promote the rank of the pay-out mode based on the winning of a specific role. A game machine is disclosed in which a promotion lottery is conducted and, when the promotion lottery is won, the player is promoted to a ball-out mode in which a transition to an AT state is easier than in the current situation.
However, in this gaming machine, the promotion lottery for the payout mode is only executed depending on whether or not the specific role is won. It was not possible to control the ball output performance.

It should be noted that "(6) being able to change the ball output performance (stable mode) according to the operation mode (eye pressing)" may be modified as follows.
In the above description, the case of having two modes (stable mode and unstable mode) has been described, but the invention is not limited to this, and three or more modes may be provided.
For example, in the first mode, if you succeed in ``bita push'' 3 times in a row, it will shift to the second mode where the wave of the ball comes out is gentler than in the first mode, and you will be ``bita push'' 5 times in a row. If successful, the game may be shifted to a third mode in which the waves of balls released are rougher than those in the first mode.
Also, a mode in which the waves of the paid balls are different may be provided according to the game state.
For example, different modes are provided for each of the normal game state, CZ, and specific game state. can be
Also, in the above explanation, if you fail to "push hard" even once before succeeding in three consecutive "puffy pushes", the case of limiting the transition to the stable mode until the transition to the next advantageous section , but it is not limited to this, and it is also possible to shift to the stable mode even when the "bite push" is not successful in succession.
For example, failure may be permitted up to a predetermined number of times (for example, two times), or a counter that adds 1 when "bite push" succeeds and subtracts 1 when "bite push" fails It is also possible to shift to the stable mode when the value of the counter reaches "3".
In addition, the opportunity to shift to stable mode is not limited to when a specific symbol combination is stopped and displayed. good.
For example, if the difference in the number of sheets becomes "+50" or more, or if the number of wins for the "push order bell" reaches 10 times or more before 20 games have passed since the start of the advantageous section, it will shift to stable mode. good too.
Further, in the above explanation, when "1-card hand 1 to 3" is won for the first time after shifting to the advantageous section, the player is informed that it is time to stop and display the specific symbol combination in the winning game. Although the case of notifying is explained, the present invention is not limited to this, and the stable mode and the unstable mode may be rendered unrecognizable to the player. For example, the screen display as shown in FIG. 66 may not be displayed at the timing of winning "1-card combination 1-3".

[Second embodiment]
Next, a preferred second embodiment of the gaming machine according to the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 68-89.
The slot machine 1 according to the second embodiment has the basic configuration (FIGS. 1 to 7) and the control related to the progress of the game (FIGS. 1 to 7) and the like, except for a part of the configuration. 8 to 9) are the same.
Therefore, the points different from the above-described first embodiment will be described, and the other configurations are the same as those of the first embodiment, so description thereof will be omitted.
Moreover, in each figure, the same code|symbol is attached|subjected about the structure similar to 1st Embodiment mentioned above.

The slot machine 1 according to the second embodiment is different from the first embodiment in that a cross key button 2d (second operation means) and a decorative member 15 are provided as shown in FIG.
The cross key button 2d is provided near the effect button 2c (third operating means), and is a button that allows the player to select or cancel display items on the display 8 by pressing the button.
The decorative member 15 is provided at a position adjacent to the display device 8 and at the center in the horizontal direction of the slot machine 1 above the reels 41 (variable display means). That is, it is arranged at a position sandwiched between the display 8 and the reel 41 in the vertical direction.

The decorative member 15 is made of transparent resin such as acrylic, covers a light-emitting element such as an LED, and lights or blinks in accordance with the progress of the game to enhance performance. For example, when an effect with a relatively high degree of expectation is executed, the decorative member 15 itself emits light by turning on the LED.
A central portion of the decorative member 15 is provided with a sensor 15a functioning as detection means for detecting an object.
In this embodiment, a case in which a distance measurement sensor 15a is used as the sensor 15a will be described.

The distance measuring sensor 15a is a non-contact sensor that detects an object without coming into contact with the object, and is used to detect whether the object exists within a predetermined detection range (or to detect the distance to the object). used.
The ranging sensor 15a has at least a light projecting section and a light receiving section.
The light projecting part is composed of, for example, an infrared light emitting diode with high directivity as a light projecting element and a light projecting lens positioned in front of the light projecting element to condense light. is projected toward an object in front of the gaming machine.
The light-receiving unit includes, for example, a PSD (Position Sensitive Detector) using the surface resistance of a photodiode as a light-receiving element, and a light-receiving lens positioned in front of the light-receiving element to collect light. The reflected light from the player's hand, which is the object of the light projected from the light, is received.
The light projecting part and the light receiving part are surrounded by a housing member while facing each other.
The distance measuring sensor 15a having such a configuration converts the change in the amount of light received by the light receiving portion into an electric signal, and the change in the voltage value of the electric signal causes the player to move within the detection range according to the incident angle of the reflected light. The action of the player, such as whether or not there is a hand, is detected.

Specifically, the detection range of the distance sensor 15a is set to a close distance (about several centimeters) on the side facing the player in front of the gaming machine.
The light from the light projecting section is reflected when it hits an object existing within the detection range, and the reflected light is received by the light receiving section. For example, when the player moves his/her hand to the detection range of the distance measuring sensor 15a, the distance measuring sensor 15a can detect.
Thus, since the distance sensor 15a is located above the display window 6, it is separated from the 3-bet button 2a, the 2-bet button 2b, the stop button 5, and the like operated by the player during the game, and the distance measurement sensor 15a Since the detection range of the sensor 15a is a distance (about several centimeters) close to the decorative member 15, the player's hand hardly enters the detection range during normal games, and the player can The decorative member 15 is installed at a position such that it is not detected unless the hand is held over the decorative member 15.例文帳に追加
Therefore, the decorative member 15 (ranging sensor 15a) also functions as an operating means (fourth operating means) operated by the player.

Further, the decorative member 15 is provided with a cover portion (not shown) that covers the area in front of the distance measuring sensor 15a. For example, by applying a “dark blue” decorative sheet to the cover portion, it is possible to appropriately operate the distance measuring sensor 15a while concealing the distance measuring sensor 15a in a natural manner.
Thus, by concealing the distance measuring sensor 15a with the cover portion, the player can play the game without being aware of the existence of the distance measuring sensor 15a. Therefore, it is possible to use the decorative member 15 as a special operation means, such as providing a special effect display triggered by the detection of the player's hand by the distance measuring sensor 15a only to those who know the operation. can.
As a result, it is possible to satisfy the player both visually and in terms of presentation, thereby enhancing the interest in the game.
In this embodiment, it is assumed that the distance measuring sensor 15a is hidden from the player, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the presence of the distance measuring sensor 15a may be made visible to the player. .

The cross key button 2d and the distance measuring sensor 15a are connected to the sub-controller 20 as shown in FIG. , is controlled by outputting the operation signal to the sub-controller 20 .

The slot machine 1 according to the second embodiment has the following features.
(1) It is possible to suggest settings by notifying the number of additional display (2) It is possible to suggest settings by notifying individual or combination of setting suggestion icons ) can be determined (4) Controlling the granting of a benefit that can extend the AT state according to the type of remaining game value for managing the AT state These features will be described in order below.

(1) It is possible to suggest settings by notifying the number of additional displays. The slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment is capable of accumulating scores (specific values) during the normal game state, as described in the first embodiment. , and the game progresses in an advantageous manner to the player as a large number of scores are obtained.
For example, when the obtained score reaches "200", a lottery for transition to the pseudo bonus is executed, and when it reaches "1000", the transition to the pseudo bonus is confirmed.

The slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment determines an additional score (increased number) for increasing (adding) the score, and notifies the player of the additional score in a manner that allows the player to easily recognize the additional score. A first notification that notifies a numerical value (first number) corresponding to , and a second notification that notifies a numerical value (second number) that does not correspond to the added score in a manner that makes it difficult for the player to recognize the added score. It has the feature that it is possible to execute

A large amount of scores can be obtained while staying in the score special stage.
In the score-specialized stage, an acquisition lottery for an additional score (increased number) is executed every game (score acquisition lottery), and the acquired additional score is added (added) to the score acquired so far.
Specifically, the score acquisition lottery is performed by referring to the "score acquisition lottery table (score special stage)" shown in FIG. Based on the winning combination, the additional score to be obtained is determined by lottery. Also, the determined add-on score is stored in the RAM of the main control unit 10, and the add-on score is added to the accumulated score stored in the RAM of the main control unit 10.

Then, when the added score is determined under the control of the main control unit 10, the sub-control unit 20 operates as the second determining means to determine the number of added displays based on the determined added score (additional display number draw). In addition, the determined addition display number is stored in the RAM of the sub control unit 20, and the addition display number is added to the current cumulative addition score (cumulative addition score 101) stored in the RAM of the sub control unit 20.

The added display number determined in the added display number lottery includes at least the first added display number (first number) and the second added display number (second number), and the determined added display number is This is notified on the display device 8 (see FIGS. 71(c), (d), etc.).
The first added display number is a numerical value corresponding to the added score. For example, it consists of a value of 5 times the add-on score.
As described in the first embodiment, the numerical value related to the score displayed on the display 8 (for example, the score counter 81) is five times the numerical value of the score stored in the RAM of the main control unit 10. It is designed to be Therefore, even for the added score, the numerical value five times the added score is displayed on the display 8 .
For example, the first added display number "200" for the added score "40", the first added display number "300" for the added score "60", the first added display number "300" for the added score "100"500", and the first added display number "1000" is set in advance for the added score "200", and when the first added display number is determined in the added display number lottery, for this added score 5 times the value will be displayed.

The second added display number is a numerical value that does not correspond to the added score, and is a numerical value used to suggest or definitively notify the player of the set value set by the probability setting means.
For example, "123" for deterministically notifying that the setting value set in the slot machine 1 is one of settings 1 to 3, or deterministically notifying that it is any one of settings 4 to 6 "456" to indicate that setting 6 is confirmed, "666" to notify that setting 6 is fixed, and the like are set as the second additional display number.

That is, the first additional display number is a value (additional display number) to be added (added) to the cumulative score acquired so far, and when confirmed by the player, the additional score acquired in the game this time is displayed. is a numerical value that is easy to recognize.
On the other hand, the second additional display number is a value for setting suggestive effect that is not added to the cumulative score, and when confirmed by the player, the additional score acquired in the game this time can be recognized. It's a difficult number.

Next, the determination of the number of additional displays in the lottery for the number of additional displays will be described.
The sub-control unit 20 refers to the "addition display number lottery table" shown in FIG. 70 to determine the addition display number based on the setting value set by the probability setting means.
For example, as shown in FIG. 70(a), if the score added by the score acquisition lottery is "40", based on the set value, "200" (first added display number) or "123" (the second display number to be added) is determined.
When setting 1 is set, "200" is selected with a probability of 223/255, and "123" is selected with a probability of 32/255. When setting 2 is set, "200" is selected with a probability of 239/255, and "123" is selected with a probability of 16/255. When setting 3 is set, "200" is selected with a probability of 247/255, and "123" is selected with a probability of 8/255.
When settings 4 to 6 are set, "200" is selected with a probability of 255/255, and "123" is not selected.

Further, as shown in FIG. 70(b), when the added score determined by the score acquisition lottery is "60", "300" (first added display number) and "246" (second added display number) ) is determined.
For example, when settings 2, 4, and 6 are set, either "300" or "246" is selected, and when settings 1, 3, and 5 are set, only "300" is selected. is selected and "246" is set not to be selected.
Further, as shown in FIG. 70(c), when the added score determined by the score acquisition lottery is "100", "500" (first added display number) and "456" (second added display number) ) is determined.
For example, when settings 4, 5, and 6 are set, either "500" or "456" is selected, and when settings 1, 2, and 3 are set, only "500" is selected. is selected and "456" is set not to be selected.
Further, as shown in FIG. 70(d), when the added score determined by the score acquisition lottery is "200", "1000" (first added display number) and "666" (second added display number) ) is determined.
For example, when setting 6 is set, either "1000" or "666" is selected, and when settings other than setting 6 are set, only "1000" is selected and "666" is set not to be selected.

In this way, in the score specialization stage, when the additional score is determined under the control of the main control section 10, the additional display number is determined under the control of the sub-control section 20 based on the determined additional score.
Then, when the second additional display number is determined as the additional display number, the setting value set in the probability setting means is notified to the player in a recognizable manner.
Therefore, since there is a possibility that the set value will be notified in the score-adding effect in the score-specific stage, the player will pay attention to the effect, and the interest in the game can be improved.
In addition, even if the player does not know that there is a possibility that the set value will be reported in the score addition effect, the numerical values such as ``456'' and ``666'' will be displayed in a peculiar manner that gives a sense of discomfort. By doing so, it is possible to recognize that the set value has been suggested or definitely announced, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 70, when the added score determined by the score acquisition lottery is "40" or more, the added display number lottery is executed. ”, it is assumed that the first additional display number (addition score x 5) is fixedly determined as the additional display number without performing the lottery, but this is not the only option. Even if the added score is less than "40", the added display number lottery may be executed.
In addition, in the above-described addition display number lottery, the case where one of the two types of the first addition display number and the second addition display number is determined as the determined addition display number has been described, but this is not the only option. , may be determined by lottery from three or more additional display numbers.
In addition, although the notification of the second additional display number has been described as a mode in which the setting value set by the probability setting means is definitely notified, the setting value is not limited to this, and may be suggested. As a result, the player guesses the setting value, so that it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

(Score added production)
FIG. 71 shows an example of the score addition effect executed on the display 8 during the score specialization stage.
When entering the score special stage, as shown in FIG. 71(a), the score counter 81, cycle counter 82 and level icon 83 display the same information that was displayed at the end of the previous normal stage.
Also, below the score counter 81, a cumulative added score 101, which is the total number of scores obtained during the special score stage, is displayed. The accumulated added score 101 is updated (added) each time an additional score is obtained, and "0" is displayed as an initial value when entering the score-specific stage.

In the score-specific stage, the operation of the start lever 3 at the start of the game triggers a score acquisition lottery and a lottery for the number of additional displays, and the result of the lottery is announced during the current game.
For example, at the timing when the stop operation of the third reel is performed, an effect is executed in which the additional display number determined in the current game pops out of the treasure box and is displayed in the center of the screen of the display device 8 ( Figure 71 (b), (c)).
The display of the additional display number is not limited to the timing of the stop operation of the third reel, but can be displayed at the timing of the stop operation of the first reel or the timing of the stop operation of the second reel. .

The example shown in FIG. 71 shows a case where "40" is determined as an additional score in the score acquisition lottery.
Further, the example shown in FIG. 71(c) shows a case where the first additional display number is determined in the additional display number lottery. ” is displayed.
Further, the example shown in FIG. 71(d) shows a case where the second additional display number is determined in the additional display number lottery, and "123" is displayed as the second additional display number 103. FIG. That is, it definitely indicates that the set value is one of settings 1 to 3. FIG.

After that, for example, an effect is executed such that the displayed additional display numbers (first additional display number 102, second additional display number 103) are absorbed into the cumulative addition score 101, and the numerical value is added to the cumulative addition score 101. (Fig. 71(e)).
At this time, the numerical value to be added is such that a value five times the added score determined in the game this time is added to the cumulative added score 101 .
That is, as shown in FIG. 71(d), even if the second display number 103 is displayed because the second display number (123) is determined in the number-of-addition display lottery, The value of 1 additional display number (200) is added to the cumulative addition score 101 .
In this way, by displaying the second added display number 103, which is a numerical value in a peculiar manner, even if it is difficult to recognize the score actually obtained in the game this time, it is added to the cumulative addition score 101 thereafter. The player can recognize the added score obtained in the game this time by confirming the numerical value (first added display number).

Also, during the score adding effect, the button effect may be executed.
For example, in a state before the display number of additions is displayed (FIG. 71(b)), an image imitating an operation button prompting the operation of the production button 2c on the display 8, or text information instructing the operation (for example, "PUSH") or the like may be displayed, and then the determined number of additional displays may be displayed on the display 8 when the instructed effect button 2c is operated.
In this case, in order to increase the degree of expectation, it is preferable that a large value is determined when the first additional display number is determined, and a high value is determined when the second additional display number is determined. Preferably, a value has been determined that suggests a setting value (eg, setting 5 or setting 6).

In this way, when the second added display number is determined in the added display number lottery, the value of the second added display number 103 and the value actually added to the cumulative addition score 101 (first added display number) will be different numbers.
Therefore, for example, if the player notices that the numerical values related to these additions are different, there is a possibility that distrust and suspicion will arise.
Therefore, in order to prevent such distrust and suspicion from occurring in the player, the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment has the following configuration.

Specifically, the magnitude of the additional display number determined in the additional display number lottery is set so that the first additional display number > the second additional display number.
For example, as shown in FIG. 70, when "40" is determined as the added score, the first added display number (200)>the second added display number (123), and "60" is determined as the added score. , the first additional display number (300) > the second additional display number (246), and when "100" is determined as the additional score, the first additional display number (500) > the second additional display number (456), and when "200" is determined as the added score, the first added display number (1000)>the second added display number (666) is set.
As a result, when the second additional display number is determined in the additional display number lottery and displayed in the second additional display number 103, the value of the additional display number 103 and the value added to the cumulative addition score 101 are different. Even if the player notices, the value actually added to the score (the first additional display number) is larger than the value of the additional display number 103, so that the player feels distrust and suspicion. You can prevent it from being lost.

In the above description, the number of additional displays determined in the lottery for the number of additional displays is based on the relationship of the first number of additional displays>the second number of additional displays, but this is not the only option. When the display of the number of displays suggests that the set value set in the slot machine 1 is a set value higher than usual (for example, setting 5 or setting 6), the first additional display number < the second It can be set based on the relationship of the number of additional displays.
For example, when the setting 6 is set in the slot machine 1, when "60" is determined as the score to be added in the score acquisition lottery, the number of the first addition display (300)<the second number of the addition display. In addition, if "666" can be set for the second added display number, and "100" is determined as the added score, the first added display number (500) < the second added display number 2. If "666" can be set for the number of additional displays, and "200" is determined as the additional score, the second additional display so that the first number of additional displays (1000) < the number of second additional displays The number can be set to "6666".

In the example shown in FIG. 72, when "60" is determined as the added score in the score acquisition lottery, the second added display number is determined in the added display number lottery, and "666" is set as the second added display number 103. It shows the displayed example. That is, it definitely indicates that the setting value set in the slot machine 1 is setting 6 (FIG. 72(b)).
After that, it shows that the value of the first added display number (300) corresponding to the added score (60) is added to the cumulative addition score 101 (FIG. 72(c)).
In this way, although the numerical value actually added to the score (the first additional display number) is smaller than the numerical value of the additional display number 103, it is set high by the display of the second additional display number (666). By definitively notifying the fact, it is possible to reduce the possibility that the above-described sense of distrust or suspicion arises in the player.
Similarly, when setting 4 or setting 5 is set, the setting may also be made based on the relationship of the first number of additional displays<the second number of additional displays. In this case, for example, "444" or "555" may be set and displayed as the second additional display number.

In addition, the display of the second additional display number may indicate that the set value set in the slot machine 1 is a set value lower than normal (for example, set 1 or set 2). good.
For example, when the setting 2 is set for the slot machine 1, when "40" is determined as the added score in the score acquisition lottery, the first added display number (200) < the second added display number In addition, "222" or the like may be set as the second additional display number.
Further, when the setting 1 is set for the slot machine 1, when "20" is determined as the added score, the second added display number (100)<the second added display number is satisfied. You may set "111" etc. to the number of addition display.

As described above, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the added score for increasing the score is determined under the control of the main control section 10, the determined added score is controlled under the control of the sub-control section 20. The number of additional displays is determined based on.
Then, the addition score executes the first notification for informing the player of the first added display number in a manner that the player can easily recognize, and the second notification that notifies the player of the second added display number in a manner that is difficult for the player to recognize. It is possible.
As a result, the additional display number may be notified in a peculiar manner in which the additional score is difficult to recognize, so it is possible to improve the interest of the game in the additional effect.
On the other hand, conventional gaming machines (for example, the gaming machine disclosed in Japanese Unexamined Patent Application Publication No. 2009-178237) award points when a predetermined condition is satisfied, and redeem the awarded points. A privilege advantageous to the player is given based on the cumulative value.
However, in this gaming machine, the awarded points are simply displayed as they are, and the display of the points is insufficient to improve the interest of the game and the player's expectations.

Further, the second notification is a mode in which the setting value set in the slot machine 1 can be suggested by the notification of the second additional display number.
As a result, the player can guess or be convinced of the set value by the displayed second addition display number, so that the player can pay attention to the addition performance and improve the amusement of the game.
Also, the setting is made so as to have the relationship of the first number of additional displays>the second number of additional displays.
As a result, when the second additional display number is determined in the additional display number lottery and displayed, the value of the second additional display number differs from the value of the first additional display number that is actually added. Even if the player notices it, since the first additional display number actually added to the score is larger than the second additional display number, it is possible to prevent the player from feeling distrust or suspicion. can do.

Further, the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment can execute the determination and storage of the score under the control of the main control section 10, and the determination and storage of the number of additional displays based on the additional score under the control of the sub-control section 20. It is possible.
As a result, it is possible to reduce the storage capacity of the storage means such as the RAM of the main control unit 10, and to execute a novel additional effect based on the number of additional displays.
In addition, by suppressing the storage capacity of the main control unit 10, when the game control in the AT state is performed by the main control unit 10, a large number of performance data (image data, programs, etc.) related to the additional game are set in the ROM. It is possible to perform various additional effects.

It should be noted that "(1) that setting can be suggested by notification of the number of additional displays" may be modified as follows.
In the above description, the numerical value related to the score was described in the case where the numerical value five times the value of the score stored in the RAM of the main control unit 10 was displayed on the display 8. However, the present invention is not limited to this. Magnification may be used, or the same size may be used.
In the case of 1:1, for example, when "40" is determined as the added score in the score acquisition lottery, the second added display number is set so that the first added display number (40) > the second added display number. It is preferable to set to display a peculiar numerical value that gives a sense of incongruity that is not usually added, such as setting "12" to .
Also, in the above description, a case was described in which a privilege (such as the right to shift to a pseudo bonus) is granted when the value of the score counter 81 reaches the upper limit. Privilege may be given even when reaches a predetermined number.
Also, in the above description, the score (point value) is used as a value for managing the privilege (the right to shift to a pseudo bonus, etc.) to the player. It is also possible to use other numerical values, and for example, at least one of the number of games, the difference in the number of coins, the number of occurrences of push order navigation, the number of wins of minor wins, the number of wins, the number of payouts, and the like may be used for management.
Further, in the above description, the case where the first notification and the second notification are executed in the additional performance during the score specializing stage has been described, but not limited to this, for example, in the additional performance during another game state A first notification and a second notification can be performed. In this case, instead of the score, it is preferable to use the number of games or the difference number to display the addition.

(2) It is possible to suggest a setting by notifying the setting suggestion icon alone or in combination. As the notification, it is possible to execute a first notification that independently reports one setting value information and a second notification that reports in a mode in which at least two or more setting value information are combined.
In addition, the second notification is a combination that includes set value information for which it is difficult for the player to predict the set value in the first notification, and has the feature that it can be executed in a manner that allows the player to easily predict the set value. have.

(Single notification of setting suggestion icon: 1st notification)
In the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the result screen is displayed on the display 8 when the AT state ends.
The result screen is displayed, for example, in the game immediately before shifting from the specific game state to the normal game state (from AT state to non-AT state) (arrows U, AB, AC in FIG. 9). Note that the termination of the AT state is not limited to the normal termination due to the number of remaining games remaining or the number of remaining games being completed, but includes the termination of the AT state due to forced termination due to reaching the limiter in the advantageous section.
The result screen displays information for informing the player of the result of the game during the AT state. For example, the number of games played during the AT state (total number of games), the number of medals obtained during the AT state (total number of medals obtained), etc. are displayed (see FIG. 73).

Also, as shown in FIG. 73, the setting suggestion icon 104 is displayed on the result screen.
The setting suggestion icon 104 is information (setting value information) for suggesting or definitively notifying the player of the setting value set by the probability setting means.
For example, a character image is displayed as the setting suggestion icon 104 .
Specifically, as shown in FIG. 75, when the character A image is displayed alone, it indicates "no setting suggestion", and when the character B image is displayed alone, "odd number setting suggestion" is indicated. ”, and when the character C image is displayed alone, it indicates “even setting suggestion”, and when the character D image is displayed alone, “setting 2 negative confirmation” is indicated. , when the character E image is displayed alone, it indicates "set 3 or more confirmed", when the character F image is displayed alone, it indicates "even number setting confirmed", and when the character G image is displayed When displayed alone, it indicates "setting 5 or setting 6 confirmed".

In addition to these, for example, an image showing "setting ○ (○ indicates any one of 1 to 6. The same shall apply hereinafter.) suggestion", an image showing "setting ○ negative suggestion", an image showing "up from the previous day An image indicating "Suggestion" or "Suggestion of DOWN from the previous day", an image indicating "Setting ○ confirmed", an image indicating "Odd number setting confirmed", an image indicating "UP confirmed from the previous day" or "Down confirmed from the previous day", etc. can also
Further, the character images are not limited to the seven types described above, and may be provided in six types or less or eight types or more.

In this way, the player can guess or be convinced of the set value by displaying one (single) character image on the result screen. Therefore, it is possible to increase the expectation of the player depending on the type of character image to be displayed, and to provide useful information when selecting whether or not to continue the game in the slot machine 1.例文帳に追加
For example, setting suggestion images (for example, character A image, character B image, character C image) are displayed alone on the setting suggestion icon 104, rather than setting confirmation images (for example, character D image, character E image, character C image). (F image, character G image) is displayed alone, it is easier for the player to predict the setting value. In particular, when the character G image is displayed, the high setting is confirmed, so the player can use it as a basis for deciding whether to continue the game.
Also, in the result screen, there are cases where setting values are suggested or setting values are announced. It is possible to give the player a sense of expectation.
Therefore, even when the result screen indicating that the AT state is over is displayed, the player's interest in the game does not decrease, and the player pays attention to the display of the result screen, so that the interest in the game can be improved. .

Such a setting suggestion icon 104 (character image) is determined by lottery.
Specifically, the sub-control section 20 operates as set value information determination means to determine the character image based on the set values set by the probability setting means. By referring to the performance image data stored in the ROM of the sub-controller 20, the character image is displayed on the display device 8. - 特許庁
The details of the setting suggestion icon determination method will be described later.

In the above description, the case where one setting suggestion icon 104 is displayed on the result screen has been described, but two or more icons may be displayed. In this case, the number of setting suggestion icons 104 to be displayed may be changed according to the gaming situation in which the result screen is displayed. For example, one may be displayed on the result screen at the end of the rush stage, and two may be displayed on the result screen at the end of the ending, giving preferential treatment to the player who reaches the ending.
Also, the setting suggestion icon 104 may not be displayed on the result screen displayed when the AT state ends due to reaching the limiter of the advantageous section.
Also, the number of setting suggestion icons 104 to be displayed may be determined by lottery.
Further, the number of setting suggestion icons 104 to be displayed can be increased as the setting value set by the probability setting means is set higher or lower. With this, it is possible to suggest a set value based on the displayed number.
Also, the timing at which the result screen is displayed is not limited to the end of the AT state, but may be, for example, the end of the simulated bonus or the end of the CZ.
Also, when displaying setting suggestion images (for example, character A image, character B image, and character C image), the reliability may be varied. As a high degree of reliability, for example, the background color of the result screen has a relationship of rainbow > red > yellow > white. You may make it
Also, the reliability may vary depending on the facial expression of the character, items possessed by the character, and the like.

(Combination notification of setting suggestion icons: second notification)
The slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment can notify the setting suggesting icon (character image) notified on the result screen also in subsequent games.
Specifically, the menu screen is displayed so that it can be viewed by the player.
The menu screen is displayed when the player operates the effect button 2c (operating means) during non-game, and can select a predetermined item (for example, game flow, payout table, customization). is the screen.
Here, "non-playing" means a state in which the number of credit medals is two or more if the 3-bet button 2a is not operated while the number of credit medals is three or more for a predetermined period of time after the operation of stopping the third reel. If the 2-bet button 2b is not operated in , or if no medals are inserted into the medal slot 2, the state is changed from "playing", and the 3-bet button 2a is operated with 3 or more credit medals. In this case, the game ends when the 2-bet button 2b is operated with two or more credit medals, or when a medal is inserted into the medal slot 2. FIG.
Also, "playing" means a state other than non-playing, that is, includes the reels 41 fluctuating.

As shown in FIG. 74, setting suggestion icon history 105 is displayed at the bottom of the menu screen.
The setting suggestion icon history 105 shows the history of the setting suggestion icons 104 displayed on the result screen.
Specifically, the setting suggestion icons 104 are displayed from the right side of the screen in the order in which they are displayed (determined). That is, the current character image displayed most recently is displayed in the display area R6, the previous character image is displayed in the display area R5, the character image before last is displayed in the display area R4, and the display areas R3, R2, and R1 are displayed. , the previous character images are displayed in order.

In the example shown in FIG. 74, the current character image is "character A image", the previous character image is "character A image", the character image before last is "character A image", and the previous character images are "character C image" and "character A image". ” and “character B image” are displayed in this order.
In this state, when a new setting suggestion icon is determined by the setting suggestion icon lottery, the character image in the display area R1 disappears, and the character images in the display areas R2 to R6 are shifted one place to the right of the screen. , and a new character image determined by lottery is added to the display area R6.

Note that the setting suggestion icon history 105 is erased when the power OFF period has passed a predetermined time (for example, two hours) when the setting value is changed (including retyping) by the probability setting means. However, it is not limited to this, and may not be erased until a new character image is displayed by setting suggestion icon lottery.
Also, the number of setting suggestion icons 104 displayed in the setting suggestion icon history 105 is not limited to this, and may be five or less, or seven or more.

Thus, the player can confirm the character image in the setting suggestion icon history 105 of the menu screen even after the character image is displayed on the result screen.
As a result, even if the player forgets or overlooks the type of the displayed character image, the player does not need to remember the type of the displayed character image and the number of occurrences of the displayed character image by himself/herself, and can grasp the type later. can do.

In addition, the setting suggesting icon history 105 can definitely notify the player of the set value set by the probability setting means according to the combination of the displayed character images.
For example, as shown in FIG. 76, when different character images, including the current character image, are displayed three times in a row, "setting 2 or more confirmed" is indicated, and the same character image is displayed three times in a row. If the same character image is displayed four times in a row, it indicates that "setting 4 or more is confirmed", and the same character image is displayed five times in a row. If the same character image is displayed six times in a row, it indicates that "setting 6 or more is confirmed".

In this way, the combination of at least two or more character images displayed in the setting suggesting icon history 105 makes it possible to suggest a set value to the player. The player can also predict the setting value by displaying a combination of character images on the menu screen.
As a result, there is a possibility that the set values will be suggested on the menu screen as well, so that the player will pay attention to the menu screen as well, and the interest in the game can be improved.

The example shown in FIG. 74 shows a case where "character A image" has been determined three times consecutively most recently. In this case, the setting suggesting icon 104 on the result screen displays the "character A image" alone three times in a row, so it does not serve as a criterion for guessing the setting value, but the setting of the menu screen In the suggestive icon history 105, three "character A images" are displayed in a combination mode in which they are arranged in succession.
Therefore, "3 or more settings confirmed" is displayed, and the player can more easily predict the setting value than the display of the setting suggestion icon 104 on the result screen.
In addition, when the "character B image" or "character C image" is displayed alone on the result screen, it indicates "suggestion of even number setting" or "suggestion of odd number setting". Although it is difficult, in the setting suggestion icon history 105, for example, when a combination including a "character B image" and a "character C image" as shown in FIG. can be done.

In this manner, even if the displayed information does not suggest a set value or the information cannot be expected to be set at a high setting, it is possible to suggest a high setting by combining these information.
That is, even when the setting suggesting icon 104 is displayed which does not motivate the player to continue playing the game when displayed alone, the combination of the setting suggesting icon 104 in the setting suggesting icon history 105 displays the player's motivation to continue playing the game. It becomes possible to

When setting values are suggested by a combination of character images displayed in the setting suggestion icon history 105, the content of the setting suggestion may be clearly recognizable to the player.
For example, by making it possible to select each character image displayed in the setting suggestion icon history 105 by operating the cross key button 2d, the content of the setting suggestion corresponding to the selected character image can be displayed as a character image or the like. good.

Next, setting suggestion icon determination processing performed by the sub-controller 20 will be described.
Here, there are two methods for determining the setting suggestion icon: "method for determining setting suggestion icon by lottery each time" shown in FIG. 77 and "method for determining setting suggestion icon by scenario lottery" shown in FIG. In the present embodiment, setting suggestion icon determination processing is performed using one of the two methods, which is determined in advance.
They will be described in order below.

(Determination of setting suggestion icon by lottery each time)
With reference to FIG. 77, a method of determining setting suggestion icons by lottery each time will be described.
First, the sub control unit 20 determines whether it is time to display the result screen (S1). That is, it is determined whether or not the AT state is the end of the game.
If it is determined that it is not the time to display the result screen (S1: No), the process is terminated, and if it is determined that it is time to display the result screen (S1: Yes), a lottery for setting suggestion icons is executed. (S2).

In the setting suggestion icon lottery, the sub-control unit 20 refers to the "setting suggestion icon lottery table" shown in FIG. The result is stored in a storage unit (for example, RAM).
For example, when setting 1 is set, the character A image is selected with a probability of 64/255, the character B image is selected with a probability of 64/255, and the character C image is selected with a probability of 43/255. , the character D image is set to be selected with a probability of 84/255, and the character E, character F, and character G images are set not to be selected.
When setting 2 is set, any one of character A image, character B image, character C image, and character F image is selected, and character D, character E image, and character G image are not selected. It is
When setting 3 is set, any one of the character A image, character B image, character C image, character D image, and character E image is selected, and character F and character G images are not selected. It is
When setting 4 is set, any one of character A image, character B image, character C image, character D image, character E image, and character F image is selected, and character G image is not selected. is set.
When setting 5 is set, any one of character A image, character B image, character C image, character D image, character E image, and character G image is selected, and character F image is not selected. is set.
When setting 6 is set, it is set to select one of the character A image, character B image, character C image, character D image, character E image, character F image, and character G image. ing.

Next, it is determined whether or not three or more different character images including the current character image determined in the setting suggestion icon lottery have been determined (stored) consecutively (S3).
When it is determined that different character images have been determined three times or more in succession (S3: Yes), it is determined whether or not the suggested settings correspond to the set values currently set in the slot machine 1. (S4). That is, it is determined whether or not the setting value is other than "setting 1".
The sub-controller 20 receives information about the setting values currently set in the slot machine 1 from the main controller 10 at a predetermined timing, such as when the power is turned on, and stores the information in the RAM.
As a result of the determination, if it is determined that settings other than setting 1 are set (S4: No), the process is terminated, and if it is determined that setting 1 is set (S4: Yes), the sub control The unit 20 changes the current character image determined in the setting suggestion icon lottery to a new character image (S5).

The reason why the character image is changed in this way is as follows.
As described above, when different character images are determined three times or more in succession, "two or more settings are confirmed" is indicated depending on the combination mode of the character images in the setting suggestion icon history 105. FIG.
On the other hand, even when the set value is set to 1, different character images may be determined three times or more in succession as a result of setting suggestion icon lottery. In this case, the setting suggestions in the setting suggestion icon history 105 and the setting values actually set in the slot machine 1 are different. Control is performed to forcibly change to the corresponding character image.

Specifically, when the character A image is included in the previous character image or the character image before the previous one, the current character image is changed to the character A image, and the character A image is included in the previous character image or the character image before the previous one. If not, the current character image is changed to the character B image.
In this way, the current character image is changed so that different character images do not continue three times in succession. Therefore, when setting 1 is set, it is possible to avoid displaying a combination of character images that are not displayed in the setting suggestion icon history 105 .

If the character A image is not included in the previous character image or the character image before the previous character image, the current character image is replaced with either the character B image or the character D image based on a predetermined probability (for example, 50%). You can change it.
Alternatively, the current character image may be forcibly changed to the same character image as the previous character image or the character image before the previous one.

In this way, when the character image is determined this time, if the content of setting suggestion by combination with at least two or more already determined character images does not correspond to the setting value actually set in the slot machine 1 can change the determined current character image to a new current character image corresponding to the actually set setting value.
As a result, it is possible to prevent a setting value different from the setting value actually set in the slot machine 1 from being definitely announced, and to prevent the player from having doubts.

Next, in S3, if it is determined that different character images have not been determined three times or more in succession (S3: No), it is determined whether the same character image, including the current character image, has been determined three times or more in succession. (S6).
As a result of the determination, when it is determined that the same character image has not been determined three times or more in a row (S6: No), the process is terminated, and it is determined that the same character image has been determined three times or more in a row. If so (S6: Yes), it is determined whether or not the content of setting suggestion corresponds to the setting value currently set in the slot machine 1 (S7).
Specifically, when the same character image is determined three times in succession based on the "setting suggestion pattern table" shown in FIG. If the same character image is determined four times in a row, it is determined to be "corresponding" if settings 4 to 6 are set, and if the same character image is determined five times in a row , If setting 5 or setting 6 is set, it is determined to be "corresponding", and if the same character image is determined six times in a row, it is determined to be "corresponding" only when setting 6 is set However, if setting 1 and setting 2 are set, it is determined to be “not equivalent”.

As a result of the determination, if it is determined that it corresponds to the set value (S7: Yes), the process is terminated, and if it is determined that it does not correspond to the set value (S7: No), the sub-control unit 20 makes a setting suggestion. The current character image determined in the icon lottery is changed to a new character image (S8).
Specifically, the current character image is changed to a new character image as follows.

For example, if the character A image is determined three times in a row when setting 1 is set, the current character image (character A image) is changed to the character B image, and the image other than the character A image is selected three times. If it is determined continuously, the current character image (other than the character A image) is changed to the character A image.
When the setting 2 is set, if the character A image is determined three times in a row, the current character image (character A image) is changed to the character C image, and the image other than the character A image is determined three times in a row. If so, the current character image (other than the character A image) is changed to the character A image.

When the setting 3 is set, if the character A image is determined four times in a row, the current character image (character A image) is changed to the character B image, and the image other than the character A image is determined four times in a row. If so, the current character image (other than the character A image) is changed to the character A image.
When the setting 4 is set, if the character A image is determined five times in a row, the current character image (character A image) is changed to the character C image, and the image other than the character A image is determined five times in a row. If so, the current character image (other than the character A image) is changed to the character A image.
When the setting 5 is set, if the character A image is determined six times in a row, the current character image (character A image) is changed to the character B image, and the image other than the character A image is determined six times in a row. If so, the current character image (other than the character A image) is changed to the character A image.

In this way, under the control of the sub control unit 20, the setting suggestion icon lottery is executed each time the result screen is displayed (every time the AT state ends), and the setting suggestion icon (character image) to be displayed in the game this time is selected. ) is determined.
Character images determined in the setting suggestion icon lottery are accumulated and stored in the RAM, and the character images stored in the RAM are displayed in the setting suggestion icon 104 and the setting suggestion icon history 105 .
In addition, as a result of determining the current character image by lottery, if the suggested settings based on the combination of the character images do not correspond to the set values currently set in the slot machine 1, the determined current character image is used as a new character. Change to image.

(Determination of setting suggestion icon by scenario lottery)
In the above-mentioned "method for determining the setting suggestion icon by lottery each time", the setting suggestion icon (current character image) to be displayed this time is determined each time the result screen is displayed (every time the AT state ends). In this processing, a scenario is determined at a predetermined timing, and a plurality of setting suggestion icons (character images) are collectively determined based on the determined scenario.
A scenario is information (pattern information) in which setting suggestion icons (character images) are set for a predetermined number of times (for example, six times). are displayed in order at the end of , and the execution of one scenario (one set) ends.

The slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment is capable of suggesting to the player the set value set by the probability setting means by displaying the setting suggestion icon based on each scenario.
Specifically, as shown in the "scenario table" of FIG. 80, scenario A is set to indicate "suggestion of odd number setting". Character A image”, “Character B image”, “Character A image”, and “Character B image” are set to be displayed in this order.
Scenario B is set to indicate "suggestion of even setting", and includes, for example, "image of character A", "image of character C", "image of character A", "image of character C", "image of character A", It is set to be displayed in the order of "character C image".
Scenario C is set to indicate "setting 2 or more confirmed", for example, "character A image", "character B image", "character C image", "character A image", and "character B image". , “character C image”. That is, it is set so that different character images are displayed three times in succession.

Scenario D is set to indicate "3 or more settings are confirmed", and is set so that the same character image is displayed three times in succession.
Scenario E is set so as to indicate that "4 or more settings are confirmed", and is set so that the same character image is displayed four times in succession.
Scenario F is set so as to indicate that "5 or more settings are confirmed", and is set so that the same character image is displayed five times in succession.
Scenario G is set to indicate "setting 6 confirmed", and is set so that the same character image is displayed six times in a row.

Next, with reference to FIG. 78, a method of determining setting suggestion icons by scenario lottery will be described.
First, the sub control unit 20 determines whether it is time to display the result screen (S11).
If it is determined that it is not the time to display the result screen (S11: No), the process is terminated. make a judgment as to whether (S12). That is, it is determined whether or not the number of times the result screen is displayed (the number of times the AT state is finished) has been reached, where one set is a predetermined number of times (for example, 6 times).

If it is determined that it is not the time to decide the scenario (S12: No), the process is terminated. ).
Specifically, the sub-control unit 20 refers to the “scenario lottery table” shown in FIG. 81 to select one of the multiple types of scenarios based on the set value set by the probability setting means. decide.
For example, when setting 1 is set, one of scenarios A to B is set to be selected.
When setting 2 is set, one of scenarios A to C is set to be selected.
When setting 3 is set, one of scenarios A to D is set to be selected.
When setting 4 is set, one of scenarios A to E is set to be selected.
When setting 5 is set, one of scenarios A to F is set to be selected.
When setting 6 is set, one of scenarios A to G is set to be selected.

Next, it is determined whether or not any one of the scenarios D to G has been determined in the scenario lottery (S14).
If it is determined that scenarios D to G have not been determined (S14: No), the process is terminated, and if it is determined that any one of scenarios D to G has been determined (S14: Yes), The same icon lottery is executed (S15).
In the same icon lottery, a character image (same character image) to be continuously displayed in part or all of scenario D to scenario G is determined, and the result is stored in a storage unit (eg, RAM).

Specifically, the sub control unit 20 refers to the "same icon lottery table" shown in FIG. 82 to determine the character image based on the setting value set by the probability setting means.
For example, when setting 3 is set, the character A image is selected with a probability of 64/255, the character B image is selected with a probability of 64/255, and the character D image is selected with a probability of 64/255. , the character E image is set to be selected with a probability of 63/255, and the other character images are set not to be selected.
When setting 4 is set, the character A image is selected with a probability of 64/255, the character C image is selected with a probability of 64/255, the character D image is selected with a probability of 64/255, The character E image is selected with a probability of 32/255, the character F image is selected with a probability of 31/255, and the other character images are set not to be selected.
As a result of such a lottery, in scenario D, the same character image determined by the same icon lottery is displayed three times consecutively (3rd to 5th times), and in scenario E, the same character image is displayed four times. In scenario F, the same character image is displayed five times in a row (second to sixth time), and in scenario G, the same character image is displayed six times in a row. It will be displayed (1st to 6th times).

Next, a different icon lottery is executed (S16).
In the different icon lottery, a character image (different character image) to be displayed during a game period in which the same character image is not displayed is determined, and the result is stored in a storage unit (for example, RAM).

Specifically, the sub-control unit 20 refers to the “different icon lottery table” shown in FIG. 83 to determine the character image based on the setting value set by the probability setting means.
For example, when setting 2 is set, the character A image is selected with a probability of 64/255, the character C image is selected with a probability of 64/255, and the character F image is selected with a probability of 127/255. Other character images are set not to be selected.
When setting 3 is set, the character A image is selected with a probability of 64/255, the character B image is selected with a probability of 64/255, the character D image is selected with a probability of 64/255, The character E image is set to be selected with a probability of 63/255, and the other character images are set not to be selected.
As a result of such a lottery, in the case of scenario D, the different character images determined by the different icon lottery are displayed for the first, second, and sixth times, and in the case of scenario E, one different character image is displayed. It is displayed for the first time and the sixth time, and in the case of scenario F, the non-identical character image is displayed only for the first time.
Although the same character image and the non-identical character image are determined by separate lotteries, the same character image and the non-identical character image are determined by referring to a lottery table in which both are defined as the lottery targets. can be determined collectively.

Next, it is determined whether or not the same character image determined in the same icon lottery and the different character image determined in the different icon lottery are the same character image (S17).
As a result of the determination, when it is determined that the character images do not match (S17: No), the process is terminated. 1. Run an icon lottery.
In this way, a scenario is determined in advance for collectively setting character images to be displayed in each AT state during a game period in which the AT state is repeated for a predetermined number of times. Then, each character image is displayed on the setting suggesting icon 104 and the setting suggesting icon history 105 in each AT state according to the determined scenario.

As described above, the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment performs the first notification in which one setting value information is independently notified, and the second notification in which at least two or more setting value information are combined. To facilitate prediction of a set value by notifying in a second notification in a manner in which a plurality of set value information including set value information whose set value is difficult to predict in the first notification are combined. can be done.
Therefore, when setting value information that does not suggest a setting or setting value information that cannot be expected to be set high is displayed alone, it does not motivate the player to continue playing the game, but such setting value prediction is possible. When a combination of a plurality of set value information including difficult set value information is displayed, a high setting is suggested, which can motivate the player to continue the game.
As a result, even if the set value information is difficult to predict the set value by a single display, it is possible to expect a suggestion of a high setting, so that the player can continue playing the game.
On the other hand, conventional gaming machines (for example, the gaming machine disclosed in Japanese Unexamined Patent Application Publication No. 2009-106589, etc.) execute a setting suggestion effect to suggest a set value to the player at a predetermined timing. is.
However, in this gaming machine, if an effect suggesting a high setting is executed as the setting suggesting effect, the player is highly likely to continue playing the game, but if an effect not suggesting a high setting is executed, the game is likely to continue. There is a high possibility that the player will end the game, and it was difficult to continue the game.

Further, in the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the second notification indicates the display history of the set value information notified in the first notification, and is notified during non-game after the first notification is executed. be able to.
As a result, since the setting value information notified in the first notification can be confirmed after that, even if the player forgets or overlooks the displayed setting value information, the displayed setting value information can be checked. It is not necessary to memorize the type of information and the number of occurrences of the information by oneself, and the user can grasp the information later.

It should be noted that "(2) being able to suggest settings by notifying the setting suggestion icon alone or in combination" may be modified as follows.
In the above description, the case where a character image is displayed as the notification of setting value information is exemplified, but the present invention is not limited to this. good too. Further, instead of or in addition to the display on the display 8, a sound (speech) using the speaker 9 or a suggestion or notification by light emission using the lamp 11 may be used, or these may be combined.
Also, in the above description, it is assumed that the setting value information is always notified, but the present invention is not limited to this, and it may be possible to select whether or not to display the setting value information. For example, from a predetermined setting screen that can be operated by a game arcade clerk, "valid" to allow display of the setting suggestion icon 104 and setting suggestion icon history 105, respectively, and "invalid" to not allow display. It may be selectable.
As a result, for example, for a model that does not want a player to easily guess the setting values set in the slot machine 1, setting the setting values to "disabled" does not display the setting value information. It is possible to avoid being guessed by
Also, it may be possible for the player to select whether or not to display. As a result, the set value information is displayed only when the player permits it to be displayed. can do.
Further, in the above description, it is assumed that the setting suggestion icon history 105 is deleted when the setting value is changed (including retyping of the setting value). It may be erasable. As a result, for example, if the player who played the game earlier does not want to disclose to other players that the confirmation notice has occurred during the game, after the game ends, before leaving the seat, can be erased.

(3) A special effect mode (navigation character) can be determined by a specific operation. An effect (operation instruction effect) for navigating the pressing order by voice (speech), character images, or the like is executed.
For example, during the specific game state, an image of a character to be navigated (hereinafter referred to as a navigator character) is displayed in a predetermined area of the display device 8 to navigate the pressing order.

Further, in the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, it is possible to execute a navigation character presentation by the player's favorite navigation character.
Specifically, when the third operation means (for example, the effect button 2c) is operated in a state in which the desired effect mode (navigation character) is selected by the player during non-game, the selected It is possible to determine the effect mode of pressing order navigation as the effect mode of the push order navigation.
Further, when the player operates the fourth operation means (for example, the decoration member 15) while the desired effect mode is selected, the related special effect is displayed instead of the selected effect mode. It has a feature that a mode (hidden navigator character) can be determined as a performance mode of push-order navigation.

Next, the method of determining the navi character will be specifically described.
When the item "customize" is selected on the menu screen (see FIG. 74) and the item "navi character setting" is selected from the customize screen (not shown), the navi character setting screen is displayed.
As shown in FIG. 84, the navigation character setting screen has a display area R1 in which a plurality of navigation characters can be displayed for the player and a display area R2 in which currently set navigation characters are displayed. is doing.
Navi characters (Navi character A to Navi character I) are displayed in each of, for example, 9 squares (vertical 3 squares and horizontal 3 squares) in the display area R1. By moving the image (enclosed by the thick line), one of the navi characters can be selected.
When the effect button 2c is operated in a state in which one of the navi characters is selected, the sub control unit 20 operates as the effect mode determining means, and the selected navi character is pressed and the order navigation effect mode is performed. Determined as Also, the determined navi character is displayed in the display area R2.
As for the navigation characters displayed in the display area R2, after the power of the slot machine 1 is turned on, an initial navigation character (for example, navigation character A) is displayed. When the navigation character is changed, the changed navigation character is displayed in the display area R2.
It should be noted that the navigation character selected by moving the cursor image by operating the cross key button 2d may be displayed in the display area R2 without being limited to this.
In this manner, the player can execute navigation character effects such as push-order navigation during the AT state in a desired effect mode (navi-chara), thereby increasing interest during the game.

In the example shown in FIG. 84, in a state where the navigation character D is selected by operating the cross key button 2d (FIG. 84(a)), the effect mode of push order navigation is changed by operating the effect button 2c. This shows a case where the navigation character D is determined (changed) (FIG. 84(b)).

Also, in the navigation character setting screen, when a specific navigation character is selected and an operation is performed to hold the hand over the decorative member 15, a special navigation character (hereinafter referred to as a hidden navigation character) can be selected. It has become.
Specifically, in a state in which a navigation character in a specific square (specific display area) in the display area R1 is selected by operating the cross key button 2d, the player moves in front of the decoration member 15 (in front of the distance measurement sensor 15a). detection range), a hidden navigation character is displayed in another display area (display area R3) different from the specific square.
For example, if the specific squares are preset in the sub-controller 20 as "the central 3 squares of the 9 squares in the display area R1", the navigation character D, the navigation character E, and When one of the navigation characters F is selected and a hand is held in front of the decorative member 15, a new display area R3 appears.

The hidden navigator character is a character that can be made to appear when a predetermined condition is met, and is related to the navigator character in the selected specific square. For example, it is a character after transformation of the selected navigation character, a friend of the selected navigation character, a family member, or the like. It should be noted that, without being limited to this, a character unrelated to the selected navigation character may be displayed.
When the player operates the effect button 2c while the hidden navigator character is selected, the hidden navigator character is determined as the performance mode of the push-order navigation. Also, the determined hidden navigation character is displayed in the display area R2.

Also, the number of selectable hidden navigator characters is different depending on the position of a specific square.
Specifically, the position of a specific square and the number of selectable hidden navigation characters are set in advance in the sub-control unit 20 in association with each other. For example, of the specific squares, the left and right squares are set so that one hidden navigation character can be selected, and the middle square is set so that multiple hidden navigation characters can be selected.
As a result, the player selects the navi character (navi character D, navi character F) displayed in one display area (for example, the left square, the right square) of the specific squares. When an operation of holding a hand in front of the decorative member 15 is performed, one hidden navigation character is displayed in a selectable manner in the display area R3.
On the other hand, in a state where the navigation character (navigation character E) displayed in another display area (for example, the middle square) of the specific squares is selected, the player holds his or her hand in front of the decorative member 15. When the operation is performed, the display area R3 appears like the left and right squares, but unlike the left and right squares, a plurality of different hidden navigation characters are selectably displayed in the display area R3.
Note that the correspondence between the position of a specific square and the number of selectable hidden navigation characters can be arbitrarily set. For example, it is possible to set one hidden navigation character to be selectable in the middle square of specific squares, and multiple hidden navigation characters to be selectable in the left and right squares.

Also, instead of or in addition to the setting method described above, the number of selectable hidden navi characters can be changed according to the number of navi characters displayed in a specific square in the display area R1. .
Specifically, the number of navi characters displayed in a specific square and the number of selectable hidden navi characters are set to be the same. For example, in specific squares where one navigation character is displayed, one hidden navigation character can be selected, and in squares where multiple navigation characters are displayed, the same number of hidden navigation characters can be selected. set to
As a result, in a state in which the navi characters (navi character D, navi character F) displayed in one display area (for example, one navi character display square) among the specific squares are selected, the player can When an operation is performed by placing a hand in front of the decorative member 15, one hidden navigation character is displayed in a selectable manner in the display area R3.
On the other hand, in a state in which a navigation character (navigation character E) displayed in another display area (for example, a square in which a plurality of navigation characters are displayed) is selected among specific squares, the player moves the decoration member 15. When an operation of holding a hand forward is performed, a plurality of hidden navigation characters are displayed in a selectable manner in the display area R3.
The number of navi characters in a specific square and the number of selectable hidden navi characters can be arbitrarily set. For example, it is possible to set a square displaying one navigation character to allow selection of a plurality of hidden navigation characters, and a square displaying multiple navigation characters to allow selection of one hidden navigation character.

In the example shown in FIG. 85, in a state in which the navigation character D on the left side of the specific squares is selected (FIG. 85(a)), the player raises his or her hand in front of the decorative member 15. As a result, one hidden navi character (navi character D1) related to navi character D is displayed in the newly appearing display area R3.
Then, when the navigation character D1 is selected, the presentation button 2c is operated to change the presentation mode of the push-order navigation to the hidden navigation character D1 (FIG. 85(b)). )).

In the example shown in FIG. 86, in a state where the navigation character E in the middle square where two navigation characters are displayed is selected (FIG. 86(a)), the player moves the decoration member 15. This shows a case in which two hidden navi characters (navi character E1 and navi character E2) related to navi character E are displayed in a newly appearing display area R3 by an operation of holding a hand forward. .
Then, when the navigation character E2 is selected and the production button 2c is operated, the presentation mode of the push order navigation is changed to the hidden navigation character navigation character E2 (FIG. 86(b)). )).

Also, in the state where the hidden navigation character appears, if the hand is again held in front of the decorative member 15 before the effect button 2c is operated, the hidden navigation character is displayed. Region R3 is hidden.
Therefore, even if the player erroneously puts his or her hand in front of the decoration member 15, the player can select any navigation character by using this cancel function.
It should be noted that this is not the only option, and if, for example, the effect button 2c is not operated for a predetermined period of time (for example, 10 seconds) while the hidden navigation character is appearing, it may be hidden.

In addition, by holding the hand over the decorative member 15, not only the hidden navigation character appears, but also the presentation mode of the push-order navigation may be determined at once.
In this case, for example, in a specific square where two navi characters are displayed, the hidden navi character to be determined may be switched according to the time the user holds his/her hand over the decorative member 15 . For example, if the hand holding time is less than 5 seconds, one hidden navigation character can be determined, and if the hand holding time is 5 seconds or longer, the other hidden navigation character can be determined.

Further, when the decorative member 15 is operated in a predetermined order among the plurality of operating means, the hidden navigation character may appear, or the types of hidden navigation characters that appear may differ.
As a result, since it is not known when and what kind of hidden navigation character will appear at the stage of sequentially operating a plurality of operating means, the player can be given a sense of expectation and enjoyment of the game. It is possible to increase the unexpectedness.

In the above description, the decorative member 15 is provided with one distance measuring sensor 15a. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and two or more distance measuring sensors 15a may be used.
For example, one decorative member may be provided with a plurality of ranging sensors, or a plurality of decorative members provided with ranging sensors may be provided. Also, a distance sensor can be provided at another position of the slot machine 1, for example, a distance sensor can be provided on the middle panel or the lower panel.
In this way, when a plurality of distance measurement sensors are provided, by associating each distance measurement sensor with each specific square in which a hidden navigator character can appear, an operation of holding a hand over each distance measurement sensor can be performed. Hidden navigator characters may appear in response to the hidden navi character.
In addition, when the display 8 is configured as a touch panel type, the display 8 may be touch-operated instead of the distance measuring sensor to enable selection.

As described above, the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, as an effect mode of push-order navigation that occurs during the AT state or the like, selects one of a plurality of navigation characters based on the player's operation of the operating means. Also, with a specific navi character selected, if you hold your hand in front of the decorative member (ranging sensor), you can select a special navi character (hidden navi character). can be displayed.
Therefore, by selecting a navigation character that accompanies the operation of normal operation means and selecting a navigation character that accompanies the operation of a specific operation means, it is possible to execute a variety of operation effects, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game. be.
In addition, since the player's favorite character can be always displayed along with the push-order navigation, and a special character can be selected by a specific operation, the interest and unexpectedness of the game can be enhanced in selecting the navigation character. be able to.
On the other hand, conventional gaming machines (for example, the gaming machine disclosed in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2018-114055), when winning the push order bell, along with the push order navigation, select one of a plurality of types. By displaying characters, the push order navigation effect is not monotonous.
However, in this gaming machine, since the player cannot select any character, the player's favorite character cannot always be displayed along with the push order navigation, which may lead to a loss of interest.

Further, in the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the decorative member 15 (ranging sensor 15a) is positioned above the reels 4, and the cross key button 2d and effect button 2c are positioned below the reels 4 ( See Figure 68).
More specifically, the decorative member 15 is located below the substantially central portion of the display 8 in the left-right direction, and is arranged between the display 8 and the reel 4 .
Therefore, when operating the decoration member 15, it is necessary to extend the operating hand more than when operating the effect button 2c, so that the player can be given the feeling of a special operation.
When operating the decorative member 15, the reel 4 (display window 6) is covered by the player's hand. The movement of the reel 4 can be visually recognized without hindrance.
Further, since the decorative member 15 is arranged between the display device 8 and the reel 4, the effect image on the display device 8 when operated is changed in the vicinity of the operating hand. It is possible to increase the player's sense of expectation and interest in the game.

In addition, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the player holds his or her hand in front of the decoration member 15 in a state in which the navigation character of a specific square is selected, a new square different from the specific square is displayed. A hidden navigation character is displayed in another display area (display area R3).
As a result, the display mode of the character changes and a new display area appears.

It should be noted that "(3) being able to determine a special presentation mode (navigation character) by a specific operation" may be modified as follows.
In the above description, an example of using a non-contact distance measuring sensor as a detection means for detecting that the decorative member 15 is operated has been described, but the present invention is not limited to this, and a contact-type sensor may be used. good too.
Moreover, although an example using a reflective optical sensor as a non-contact ranging sensor has been described, the present invention is not limited to this, and a transmissive optical sensor or the like may be used.
Also, in the above description, the cross key button 2d was exemplified as an operating means for moving the cursor image to select a navigation character, but not limited to this, for example, the 3-bet button 2a, the 2-bet button 2b, and effects Button 2c can also be used.
In addition, although the effect button 2c has been exemplified as an operation means for confirming the selected navi character, other operation means such as the start lever 3 can also be used.
Further, although the decorative member 15 has been exemplified as an operating means for making the hidden navigation character appear, it is not limited to this, and for example, operating means such as a push-type button, a lever type, or a handle type can also be used.

Further, in the above description, the case where the hidden navigation character appears when the ranging sensor 15a detects that the decorative member 15 is operated has been exemplified. Triggered by multiple operations on the decorative member 15 or by holding the hand over for a predetermined time (for example, 3 seconds), the hidden navigation character may appear.
Also, in the above description, the navigation character effect is executed during the AT state, but it may be executed in a game state other than the AT state.
Further, in the navigator character presentation, in addition to the push-order navigation by the navigator character, for example, the navigator character may explain the progress of the game or navigate information on the game and the presentation. In addition, it is also possible to reproduce music related to the selected navi character, or to perform an effect involving a predetermined action.

(4) To control the granting of a privilege that allows the AT state to be extended according to the type of remaining game value that manages the AT state, as described in the first embodiment. The specific game state (second game state) consists of a first half stage consisting of an additional specialized stage, a rush stage (third game state) and an episode stage (fourth game state), an ending preparation stage (fifth game state), and an ending stage. It consists of the second half stage consisting of challenges and endings (see FIG. 9).
In the specific game state, the game progresses by digesting the remaining game value acquired in the additional special stage during the rush stage, and until the remaining game value reaches the end value, the second half stage (ending preparation stage ), the player plays the game.
Specifically, during the rush stage, each time the number of games specified in the episode pattern determined at the time of transition to the advantageous section is digested, the episode stage is transitioned (arrow T in FIG. 9), and one specific game When the number of transitions to the episode stage reaches the upper limit during the state (when the total number of prescribed games is completed), the transition to the ending preparation stage is made (arrows X and Y in FIG. 9).

In addition, the specific game state is a bug mode (special second game state) in which all stages of the specific game state are managed by the number of games, and all stages except for a part of the specific game state (ending) are controlled by the difference number It is designed to be controlled to any managed non-bug mode (specific second game state).
Bug mode (game number management type AT) uses the remaining game value (number of remaining games) acquired in the special stage as an initial value, and consumes "1" remaining number of games according to the execution of one game. In the non-bug mode (difference number management type AT), the remaining game value (remaining difference number) acquired in the special stage is set as the initial value, and the remaining difference number is determined by the winning hand of this game according to the execution of one game. is digested "2 or more".
Therefore, since the amount of decrease in the remaining game value per game is smaller in the bug mode than in the non-bug mode, it is difficult for the remaining game value to reach the end value during the rush stage.

Therefore, as described above in the first embodiment, the rush stage to episode stage entry timing (specified number of games) is the same when the bug mode is controlled and when the non-bug mode is controlled. In this case (see FIG. 15), the transition to the episode stage or the ending preparation stage is easier in the bug mode than in the non-bug mode. That is, the specific game state is more likely to be extended in the bug mode than in the non-bug mode.
In addition, the remaining game value at the time of entering the second half stage (ending preparation stage) takes over the remaining game value at the end of the first half stage, so when the bug mode is controlled, the number of remaining games tends to become the initial value. .
Therefore, the period of stay in the ending preparation stage tends to be longer in the bug mode control than in the non-bug mode control, which is advantageous for the player.

As described above, in the slot machine 1 according to the first embodiment, being controlled in the bug mode is significantly more advantageous than being controlled in the non-bug mode. If so, it may lead to a decrease in the interest of the player.
Also, in the ending preparation stage, as mentioned above, it is equipped with the gameplay of executing the lottery to acquire the ending ticket, which is the right to execute the lottery to transition to the ending, but a sufficient number of ending tickets to transition to the ending is acquired. If a large amount of remaining gaming value remains despite the above, the player may have the impression that the remaining playing period from the ending preparation stage to the ending challenge is simply a playing period for completing the game. You may end up hugging and feeling bored.

Therefore, the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment provides a player with a game having a well-balanced advantage between the bug mode (game number management type AT) and the non-bug mode (difference number management type AT). In order to do so, it has a feature of controlling the easiness of giving a benefit that can extend the specific game state according to the type of remaining game value that manages the specific game state.
Specifically, control is performed so that the period of stay in the rush stage is longer when controlled in the bug mode than when controlled in the non-bug mode.
As a result, if it is controlled in bug mode, it will consume a large number of remaining games while staying in the rush stage, making it difficult to shift from the rush stage to the episode stage. That is, when the bug mode is controlled, it is possible to make it difficult to grant the privilege (the right to shift to the episode stage) that can extend the specific game state.
Also, in the ending preparation stage, even if it is controlled by bug mode, it will be difficult to have a large number of remaining games at the end of the first half of the stage. It is possible to avoid a significant advantage for the player only during the bug mode.

The slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment determines an episode pattern (pattern information) at the time of transition to an advantageous section by the main control unit 10 operating as determination means (episode pattern lottery).
Specifically, by referring to the "episode pattern lottery table" shown in FIG. is stored in RAM.
In the episode pattern lottery, different tables are referenced depending on whether the game is controlled in the non-bug mode or in the bug mode.
For example, when the non-bug mode is controlled, the "episode pattern lottery table (non-bug mode)" shown in FIG. 87(a) is referred to. Refer to the "episode pattern lottery table (bug mode)" shown in b).
That is, at the time of transition to the advantageous section, both tables are referenced to determine episode patterns for both non-bug mode and bug mode.

In addition, not limited to this, when transitioning to an advantageous section, refer to the "episode pattern lottery table (non-bug mode)" to determine the episode pattern. Bug Mode)" to change the episode pattern.
Also, the episode patterns for both the non-bug mode and the bug mode may be determined at another timing, or the episode patterns for the non-bug mode and the bug mode may be determined separately at another timing.

As shown in FIG. 88, for example, 11 types of episode patterns (episode pattern 1 to episode pattern 11) are provided, and episode patterns 1 to 9 are selectable when controlled in non-bug mode. , and episode patterns 10 to 11 can be selected under bug mode control.
Also, each episode pattern is set so that the rush stage enters the episode stage, that is, the specified number of games between the episode stages is different. For example, when episode pattern 1 is determined, the first episode stage enters with 50 games, the second episode stage enters with 125 games, the third stage enters with 75 games, and the fourth episode stage enters with 25 games. , the fifth time is set to enter at 75 games, and the sixth time is set to enter at 25 games.

Also, each episode pattern is set so that the total prescribed number of games between episode stages is greater when the bug mode is controlled than when the non-bug mode is controlled.
For example, when it is controlled in non-bug mode, the maximum value of the total prescribed number of games between episode stages is stipulated to be 375 games (episode patterns 1, 2, 3, 7), and it is controlled in bug mode. If there is, the maximum number of total prescribed games between episode stages is prescribed to be 500 games (episode patterns 10 and 11).
Therefore, in the case of the non-bug mode episode pattern in which the maximum value of the total specified number of games is 375 games, the average specified number of games is 62.5 games (375 games/6 times). In the case of the bug mode episode pattern in which the maximum value of the total specified number of games is 500 games, the average specified number of games is 83.3 games (500 games/6 times).
That is, the average prescribed number of games between episode stages is set to be greater when the bug mode is controlled than when the non-bug mode is controlled.

In this way, one game period from the rush stage to the episode stage is longer in the bug mode managed by the number of games than in the non-bug mode managed by the difference number.
Therefore, depending on the type of remaining game value that manages the specific game state, the easiness of granting a privilege for extending the specific game state (for example, the right to shift to an episode stage) is controlled to differ.
Note that the prescribed number of games between episode stages shown in FIG. 88 is set so that the total prescribed number of games between episode stages is larger when the bug mode is controlled than when the non-bug mode is controlled. can be set to any value.

As described above, the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment controls the easiness of granting benefits for extending the specific game state differently according to the type of remaining game value that manages the specific game state. By doing so, when the bug mode is controlled, it is possible to make it difficult to be given a privilege (the right to shift to an episode stage) that can extend the specific game state.
As a result, it is possible to provide a game property in which the advantages of the bug mode (game number management type AT) and the non-bug mode (difference number management type AT) are well balanced, and the advantage of the bug mode and the non-bug mode is biased. can be resolved.

It should be noted that "(4) Controlling granting of a privilege for extending the AT state according to the type of remaining game value for managing the AT state" may be modified as follows.
In the above description, as a privilege for extending the specific game state, the case where the right to shift to the episode stage or the ending preparation stage is given as an example, but not limited to this, for example, adding the remaining game value as a privilege can also be
Specifically, in the extra lottery for adding the remaining game value, the table to be referred to can be made different between when the non-bug mode is controlled and when the bug mode is controlled.
For example, when the control is in non-bug mode, by referring to the "additional lottery table" shown in FIG. When it is controlled, the number of games to be added based on the winning combination of the current game is determined by lottery by referring to the "additional lottery table (bug mode)" shown in FIG.
Therefore, as shown in FIGS. 48 and 89, the non-bug mode (difference number management AT) is more effective than the bug mode (game number management AT). , the number of additions, and the probability of winning an addition) can be controlled to increase.
That is, when the bug mode is controlled, it is possible to make it difficult to grant a privilege (addition of the remaining game value) that can extend the specific game state.
In addition to the above, the privilege for extending the AT state may be anything that is advantageous to the player, such as winning a pseudo-bonus, granting a set stock in the AT state, or the like.

As described above, in the present invention, a lottery means (main control unit 10) capable of drawing a lottery for a winning combination of the current game from among a plurality of winning combinations, a first game state (non-AT state), A game state control means (main control unit 10) capable of controlling any one of a plurality of game states including a second game state (AT state) that is more advantageous than the first game state, and a predetermined condition is established (e.g., digestion of a specified number of times (number of games between episodes)), benefits for extending the second game state (e.g., right to transition to episode stage, addition of remaining game value, etc.) and a privilege giving means (main control unit 10) that can be given, and the second game state is a specific second game state (difference number management AT (AT state during non-bug mode)) and a special second game state (game number management AT (AT state during bug mode)) managed by the number of games played, and the game state is controlled by the game state control means. The special second game state makes it more difficult for the special second game state to give a privilege than when is controlled to the specific second game state.

With such a configuration, the slot machine 1 according to the present invention, when controlled by the number-of-games management AT (bug mode), can extend the specific game state (the right to shift to the episode stage). ) can be made difficult to be granted.
As a result, it is possible to provide a game property in which the advantages of the game number management type AT and the difference number management type AT are well-balanced, and to eliminate the bias in the advantages of the game number management type AT and the difference number management type AT. is possible.

On the other hand, in Patent Document 1, a specific game state such as AT state is managed by a specific value such as the number of games or the difference number, and by increasing the specific value based on the establishment of a predetermined additional condition, A game machine is disclosed that allows extension of the game state.
By the way, among recent gaming machines, there are gaming machines that have a game feature that transitions between an AT that is managed by the number of games (game number management type AT) and an AT that is managed by the difference number of sheets (difference number management AT). However, by giving changes to the game during the AT state, the game is prevented from becoming monotonous, thereby improving the interest of the game.
However, in such gaming machines of recent years, in both the game number management type AT and the difference number management AT like conventional gaming machines, control to make the add-on performance (for example, the add-on number and the add-on winning probability) the same. In that case, the game number management type AT would be significantly advantageous, and if controlled by the comparatively disadvantageous difference number management AT, there is a risk that the player's interest may decrease.
As described above, according to the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, all or part of such problems that conventional gaming machines should be solved can be solved.

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

In addition, in the present embodiment, when the difference number is added in each stage, the addition process is performed by directly adding the difference number to the current remaining difference number. Not limited to this, it can also be done as follows.
For example, an end value is provided to manage the end of the remaining difference number of sheets, and in the case of the difference number subtraction method, when the number of difference numbers is added, Subtract Then, as the game progresses, the specific game state can be ended when the number of remaining coins reaches the end value.
In addition, in the case of the difference number addition method, when the difference number is added, the additional difference number is added to the end value with the initial value as "remaining difference number", and as the game progresses, the remaining difference number will increase. It is also possible to end the specific game state when the end value is reached.
Furthermore, even in the case of the game number management method as in the bug mode, the game number subtraction method, the game number addition method, A method of subtracting the number of additional games and a method of adding the number of additional games can be used.

In addition, in the present embodiment, the random number acquisition control is executed so that the acquired random value is "0" or "1" during the stable mode. Random number acquisition control similar to mode may be executed.
For example, in a specific game state, when the transition to the ending is confirmed, by performing the above random number acquisition control, an excessive addition occurs in a state approaching the ending, giving a sense of loss at the end of the ending. In addition, it is possible to prevent the game from becoming boring during the specific game state by not performing any addition at all.

Further, in the present embodiment, in the specific game state, only the additional specialized stages are partially controlled to the AT state, and the game states (stages) other than the additional specialized stages are controlled to the AT state. Not limited to this, all may be controlled to the AT state, or all may be controlled to the non-AT state. Also, game states (stages) other than the special addition stage may be partially controlled to the AT state.

Also, for example, a regular bonus or a big bonus may be provided as the bonus status. Also, only one of these may be provided, or none of them may be provided.
Also, RT0 to RT4 are all infinite RT, but some or all of them may be finite RT.

Also, in the present embodiment, the 2 bet button 2b is always operable, but it is not limited to this, and may be inoperable during a specific game period or in a specific game state.
Also, when playing a game with 2 bets, instead of operating the 2 bet button 2b, the 2 bet game can only be played by pressing the 1 bet button twice or inserting two medals. , the 2-bet game may be made difficult to execute.

In addition, in the present embodiment, the number of difference and the number of games are used as manageable values for the AT state. You can also

In addition, a vibrating means for vibrating the front door 1a by the operation of a motor, a speaker, etc. is provided in the front door 1a, and the vibrating means is activated at a predetermined time during each performance, thereby enhancing the player's sense of anticipation. You may do so.
Further, the front door 1a may be provided with blowing means for blowing air toward the player, and by operating the blowing means at a predetermined time during each performance, the expectation of the player may be heightened.

Also, the table referred to in each process is an example, and is not limited to the table described above.
Also, the winning probabilities associated with various tables are not limited to the numerical values described above, and can be set to arbitrary numerical values.

In addition, in the present embodiment, the main control unit 10 performs the operation as various means such as the game state control means, but the sub-control unit 20 performs part or all of it, and the sub-control unit 20 operates as various means. You can also
Also, on the contrary, the sub-control unit 20 operates as various means such as effect execution means and effect control means for executing effects on the display 8 etc., but the main control part 10 performs part or all of it. , the main control unit 10 can also operate as various means.

Also, although the present invention has been applied to slot machines, it can also be applied to other game machines such as pachinko machines.
In addition, the present invention can also be applied to a so-called enclosed game machine that can execute a game using pseudo game media in a data format without using actual game media such as medals and game balls.

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

In addition, the said embodiment includes the following forms.
・The first form is
A lottery means (main control unit 10) capable of drawing a lottery for a winning combination of the current game from among a plurality of winning combinations;
A game state controllable to any one of a plurality of game states including a first game state (non-AT state) and a second game state (AT state) more advantageous than the first game state. Control means (main control unit 10);
Benefits for extending the second game state (e.g., the right to transition to the episode stage, the remaining game value a privilege granting means (main control unit 10) capable of granting a bonus, etc.;
with
The second game state is
A specific second game state (difference number management AT (AT state during non-bug mode)) managed by the number of acquired game media that varies according to the winning combination of the game this time;
Including a special second game state (game number management AT (AT state during bug mode)) managed by the number of games played,
When the game state is controlled to the special second game state by the game state control means, the privilege is less likely to be granted by the privilege grant means than when the game state is controlled to the specific second game state. A gaming machine characterized by:
・The second form is
The second game state is
including a third game state (rush stage) and a fourth game state (episode stage) advantageous for extending the second game state from the third game state,
The game state control means is
When the privilege is granted by the privilege granting means, the game state can be controlled from the third game state to the fourth game state,
The privilege is given by the privilege giving means when the game state is controlled to the special second game state by the game state control means, rather than when the game state is controlled to the specific second game state. A game machine of the first mode characterized in that the game period until is likely to be long.
・The third form is
The privilege granting means is
In the third game state, the privilege can be granted based on the fact that the game has been played a specified number of times,
A determining means capable of determining one of pattern information (episode patterns) for which a plurality of the specified number of times is set,
The determining means is
A pattern in which the total value of the plurality of specified times is larger when the game state is controlled to the special second game state than when the game state is controlled to the specific second game state by the game state control means A gaming machine of the second form, characterized in that information can be determined.
・The fourth form is
The game state control means is
In the third game state, when the game corresponding to the total value of the plurality of specified times is executed, the game state is controlled to the fourth game state, and then, based on the execution of the game for the predetermined number of times Controllable to the fifth game state (ending preparation stage),
The game state can be controlled to the fifth game state until the remaining game value in the third game state before shifting to the fifth game state reaches the end value. A game machine in the form of

1 Slot machine 2c Production button 2d Cross key button 5 Stop button 8 Display 10 Main control unit 15 Decoration member 15a Range sensor 20 Sub control unit

Claims (3)

a lottery means capable of drawing a winning combination for the current game from a plurality of winning combinations;
game state control means capable of controlling any one of a plurality of game states including a first game state and a second game state more advantageous than the first game state;
A prescribed number of times determination means capable of determining a prescribed number of times until the privilege for extending the second gaming state is granted;
a privilege granting means capable of imparting a privilege for extending the second gaming state when the prescribed number of games determined by the prescribed number of times determining means is executed in the second gaming state;
with
The second game state is
a specific second gaming state managed by the difference gaming value ;
a special second game state managed by the number of games;
including
The specified number of times
a first specified number of times;
a second specified number of times greater than the first specified number of times;
including
The prescribed number of times determining means is
When the game state control means controls to the specific second game state, the first specified number of times is determined with a higher probability than when the game state is controlled to the special second game state. is possible
A gaming machine characterized by: comprising a determination means capable of determining pattern information for which a plurality of specified times are set;
The pattern information is
first pattern information;
second pattern information having a larger total value of the plurality of specified times than the first pattern information;
including
The determining means is
When the special second game state is controlled by the game state control means, the second pattern information can be determined,
2. The game machine according to claim 1 , wherein the second pattern information is not determined when the game state control means controls the game state to the specific second game state . The prescribed number of times determining means is
2. The gaming machine according to claim 1 , wherein a prescribed number of times from the start of said second gaming state to the awarding of a privilege for extending said second gaming state can be determined .

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