JP7161803B2 - 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, for example, an AT (assist) that assists (navigates) to establish a winning such as a small win or a replay win Some games have a game state called "time" (see, for example, Patent Documents 1 to 5).

Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2013-103100 JP 2017-153724 A JP 2017-209249 A JP 2015-123104 A JP 2017-121301 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 that is a non-AT state, and a second game state that is an AT state. game state control means capable of controlling any one of a plurality of game states including a second game state and a third game state which is an AT state; and one game in the second game state. a first management means capable of managing the number of games that fluctuates according to the execution of the above; a second management means capable of managing the number of game values that fluctuate according to the number of different game values; granting means, storage means capable of storing a plurality of specific rights granted by said granting means, and in said second game state, the number of games managed by said first management means reaches an end value, and , when the specific right is stored in the storage means, it is determined whether or not to control the game state to the third game state each time one specific right stored in the storage means is consumed. and a possible determination means, wherein the game state control means controls to the third game state as a result of determination by the determination means, even though all the specific rights stored in the storage means have been consumed. When the determination result to that effect is not obtained, the game state can be controlled to the first game state, the specific right stored in the storage means is consumed, and the determination result by the determination means is the third game When the determination result to the effect of controlling to the state is obtained, the game state can be controlled to the third game state, and in the third game state, the difference game value number managed by the second management means is When the end value is reached, the game state can be controlled to the first game state.

1 is a schematic front view showing the appearance of a game machine; FIG. It is a schematic perspective view showing the internal configuration of the gaming machine. It is a block diagram which shows the control structure of a game machine. It is a chart which shows the arrangement|sequence of a reel pattern. 4 is a diagram showing a payout table; It is a chart showing an internal lottery table (2 bet). It is a chart which shows an internal lottery table (3 bet). It is a state transition diagram of RT state. It is a state transition diagram of a game state. It is a chart which shows a score mode lottery table. It is a chart which shows a score mode detail table. It is a chart which shows a score level lottery table. It is a chart which shows an item B acquisition level lottery table. FIG. 11 is a chart showing an episode pattern lottery table; FIG. 4 is a chart showing an episode pattern table; It is a chart which shows an addition special stage ceiling game number lottery table. It is a chart which shows an item A initial value lottery table. It is a chart which shows a high probability transfer lottery table. It is a chart showing a high probability end lottery table. It is a chart showing a pseudo-bonus shift lottery table (low probability). It is a chart showing a pseudo-bonus transition lottery table (at the time of high probability). It is a chart which shows a score acquisition lottery table (normal stage). It is a chart showing a pseudo-bonus shift lottery table (when the prescribed score is reached). It is a chart which shows a score special mode transition lottery table (when a prescribed score is reached). It is a chart which shows a transfer destination lottery level promotion lottery table (when a prescribed score is reached). It is a chart which shows a score special mode transition lottery table (watermelon). It is a chart showing a score special mode transition lottery table (1-card combination). It is a chart which shows a score specialization mode end lottery table. It is a chart which shows a score specialization stage transition lottery table. It is a chart which shows a score acquisition lottery table (score specialization stage). It is a chart which shows a score special stage end lottery table. It is a chart which shows a score acquisition lottery table (fake precursor). It is a chart which shows a transfer destination lottery level promotion lottery table (this precursor). It is a chart which shows a transfer destination lottery level promotion lottery table (pseudo bonus). It is a chart which shows a migration destination determination lottery table (stable). It is a chart which shows a transfer destination determination lottery table (turbulent). It is a chart which shows an addition special stage direct hit lottery table (stable). It is a chart which shows a CZ3 direct hit lottery table (turbulence). It is a chart which shows the ST game number addition lottery table. It is a chart which shows a rewind stock lottery table. It is a chart which shows a hit breakthrough lottery table. It is a chart which shows AT transition lottery table (CZ2). It is a chart which shows a difference number addition lottery table. FIG. 11 is a chart showing an add-on unit difference number determination table; FIG. It is a chart which shows an item B acquisition lottery table. It is a chart which shows a loop execution lottery table. It is a chart which shows a loop rate lottery table. It is a chart which shows an addition lottery table. It is a chart which shows an item A addition lottery table (rush stage). FIG. 11 is a chart showing a lottery table at the end of the rush stage; FIG. It is a chart which shows an item A addition lottery table (episode stage). It is a chart which shows an ending ticket acquisition lottery table. FIG. 11 is a chart showing a bug mode lottery table; FIG. FIG. 11 is a chart showing a bug mode portent game number lottery table; FIG. It is a figure for demonstrating the example of production|presentation in a normal stage. FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining an example of an effect during a pseudo bonus; It is a diagram for explaining an example of the effect in CZ1-1. FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining an example of the effect during the rush stage; It is a diagram for explaining an example of the effect in CZ1-2. It is a figure for demonstrating the example of production|presentation in an additional special stage. It is a figure for demonstrating the example of production|presentation in an additional special stage. It is a figure for demonstrating the example of production|presentation, such as an ending preparation stage. It is a figure for demonstrating the production example (lottery method selection) in a transition destination determination stage. FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining a pressing order display pattern table and an example of a presentation (roulette presentation) of a transition destination determination stage; FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining an example of the performance of the transition destination determination stage (at the time of power failure); FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining an example of an effect during a normal stage (at the time of shifting to stable mode); FIG. 4 is a diagram for explaining a control method during stable mode;

A preferred embodiment of a gaming machine according to the present invention will be described with reference to each drawing.

First, the overall configuration of the slot machine 1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 and 2. 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

A navigation lamp 12 is provided above the display window 6 to guide the player in the order of operation of the stop button 5 . 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 8 that operates as notification means and display 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 dropping below a predetermined value.
Further, 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 to the 3-bet button 2a, the 2-bet button 2b, the medal selector 2d, the start lever 3, and the 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 able to input a power interruption signal and a power restoration signal from the power supply device 14 .
When the power interruption signal is input, the main control unit 10 executes power interruption processing for 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, the winning combination, the stop mode of the reels 41, the 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 section lamp 13, and the sub-control section 20, and is configured to be capable of outputting signals to each device.
Specifically, based on signals from the start lever 3 and the stop button 5, the main control unit 10 drives the drum unit 4 to rotate and stop the reels 41a to 41c, and drives the medal payout device 7 to collect medals. and a process of turning on the advantageous zone lamp 13 when a game state advantageous to the player occurs.

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

Further, the sub control unit 20 is configured to be able to input a power failure signal and a power recovery 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 effect 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 2d 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 two medals to be 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 the present 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 by winning prizes, and for example, up to 50 medals can be credited (stored).

In this way, the number of bets set by directly inserting medals from the medal slot 2 or by pressing 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. In this valid state, when the start lever 3 is tilted, the game is started, and the reels 41a to 41c on which a plurality of symbols are displayed start to fluctuate, and a plurality of replay hands, small hands, bonus hands, and the like are played. 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 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 light emission means such as LEDs built into the stop buttons 5a to 5c are turned on, they can be pressed. 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.

After the operation to stop the third reel, as a result of judging the combination of the symbols stopped on the activated line (hereinafter, also referred to as the winning line) as a result of the game, a predetermined combination of symbols is determined as winning, and the symbols are determined to be winning. A game value is given according to the combination of .
Note that the third reel is the reel that is stopped at the third and final stop operation when the stop operation of the three reels 41a to 41c is performed once each for a total of three times. Further, "after the third reel stop operation" refers to the time after the player releases the finger or the like from the stop button 5 operated to stop the third reel.

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 a total of five lines: 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) push order (correct push order) out of six push orders. The combination is stopped and displayed, and when the stop button 5 is operated in the other five (5/6) pressing orders (incorrect pressing order), the corresponding symbol combinations are not stopped. .
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. If the stop buttons 5a to 5c are operated in a different order of pressing (incorrect order of pressing the bell), the combination of other symbols (hereinafter referred to as "bell spilling eyes") will be 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.
"Weak cherry" can stop the combination of symbols such as "cherry-bell-cherry" on the winning line, and "strong cherry" can stop the combination of symbols such as "cherry-cherry-cherry" on the winning line. can be stopped.
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, and the "strong chance" means symbols such as "replay 1, watermelon, replay 1" 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.

In addition, although detailed explanation will be given later, in this embodiment, when winning the "1 card role 1 to 3", by pressing in order, on the winning line, from the left, "red 7-2" symbol, "cherry" 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 (bite push), "Red 7-2 Cherry Blank" can be stopped.
In addition, when the player wins the "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" will be 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 symbol combination is complete regardless of the pressing order.
Three “increasing hands 1 to 3” are provided for the increasing hands.
"Increasing hand 1" has a combination of symbols such as "bell, bell, bell" stopped on the upper line, and "increasing hand 2" has a symbol such as "bell, bell, bell" displayed 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 role)
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.
In addition, when a random number value other than winning for each winning combination is extracted, the result of the lottery is "losing", 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 1-3", the winning probability is set at 10310/65535 for all set values in RT0-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.
Each of the "push order bells 1 to 6" has a winning probability of 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, change of setting values (including re-setting of the same setting values (re-typing of setting values)), and termination 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 following conditions.
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, the game of the present embodiment is basically played at RT2, so the game in each game state (stage) is basically played 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 set values are changed (including resetting of the set 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 performs control to shift from the initial stage to the normal stage (arrow A in FIG. 9).
In other words, the stay period of 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 the 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, 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".
In addition, 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 winning a regular role (a winning role other than a rare role including "lost"), the player wins with a probability of 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. Move 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 staying 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, even if a winning combination other than "losing" is won in the initial stage, 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 pseudo 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 also 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 destination lottery level.
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 winning of "one role 1 to 3" and winning of "push order bells 1 to 6" when the bell spilling stops. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and only one of these may be used.
In addition, 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 one role wins a prize, a lottery for transition to the score special mode is performed, but in a game in which the consecutive winning of one role is interrupted, a lottery for transition to the score special mode is performed. You may do so.
Also, the score-specific mode transition lottery is executed even when "watermelon" or "single hand" is won in the initial stage (winning the advantageous zone winning role).

- Score specialization mode termination lottery During the score specialization mode, a score specialization mode termination 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 lower, 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-specialized stage, the main control unit 10 performs the above-described pseudo-bonus transition 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 reaches the specified number (2000) (the score counter 81 reaches "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 shift 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.
If the pseudo-bonus or bug mode is not won in each omen, the main control unit 10 controls to shift to the normal stage after each omen (arrow C in FIG. 9).

For each sign, the sign effect is executed on the display 8 for a predetermined number of games.
For omen A and omen B, an omen 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 precursory stage, but also after the precursory stage ends, 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 made 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, if the replay combination is won, the winning probability is 128/255, and if 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 number of remaining ST games 86, the number of all ST games 87, and the number of rewind stocks 88 are displayed on the left side of the screen of the display device 8, and the number of battle breakthroughs 89 is displayed on the upper part of the screen. The numerical values 1 to 4 of the number of battle breakthroughs 89 indicate the number of times the battle was 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 teammate character wins, one "CLEAR" is displayed in the number of battle breakthroughs 89, and the remaining ST game number 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 an ally 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 that will 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.
CZ3 is determined to transition to a specific game state at the time of entering, and the main control unit 10 controls to transition to an additional specialized stage after the number of games of CZ3 being executed is completed (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 an extra value is added regardless of which winning combination is won. ) 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. Further, the remaining difference number is added (added) when a predetermined condition is satisfied 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). 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 two-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 that allows item B to 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 that "King" with the highest additional expectation is determined 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 way, the higher the item B acquisition level is, the higher the expected item B is determined.
When entering the special 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 to the player on the display 8 so as to be recognizable.
Specifically, at the start of the specialization stage, the 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 additional coins, which is the value obtained by multiplying the number of additional unit difference calculated with the winning of the specific combination and the number of wins of the loop lottery. Therefore, it is advantageous for the player to determine a large additional 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/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 wins in the loop lottery, the maximum value of the additional number of wins that can be obtained by winning one specific role is 120 (30 number of sheets (maximum number 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 completely given 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 when 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 privilege.
As a result, at the end of the advantageous section, although the right to extend the special stage (specific role winning guaranteed number of times) was acquired, the advantageous section limiter was reached and the advantageous section was 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 at 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, whereas if you win a rare role, you will receive the item for this time. 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 specific 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 add-on number.
It should be noted that if a winning combination other than a rare combination is won, an additional lottery for item A may be executed.
The item A determined in the item A acquisition lottery is announced on the display 8 so as to be recognizable to the player. For example, in the center of the screen of the display 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 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.
Note that 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 the 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 stage entries, 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 executed, 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, the 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, during the stay in the episode stage, only the item A extra lottery 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 difference number of cards is used up, and when the remaining difference number of cards is used up, the main control unit 10 controls 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 lottery for transition 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)). 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, displayed as "?") 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 the game this time.
Specifically, in the case of winning the "1-card combination 1 to 3" or rare combination, 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, copper 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 stay in the advantageous section without transitioning to the normal section, so that the game may be shifted to the ending after playing five games.
In this way, when the remaining difference number of sheets 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 the 2-bet game is executed, for example, if the ending is set to end at 1500 games, the 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 the 1490th game, 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 we 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) (3) Increase the number of extra coins (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, when "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)). displayed 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 pressing order of "pressing order bells 1 to 6" is "right→left→middle" or "right→middle→left", the pressing 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 acceptance 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 first operated) , all the push order navigation 51a, the selection navigation 51b, and the selection navigation 51c disappear.
In addition, 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 in the horizontal direction.
The background navigation 52a is an area where information such as "select with buttons!" is displayed to prompt 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, the present invention is not limited to this, and 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.

Further, 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. The case of winning the shift lottery (see FIG. 38) has been described, but not limited to this, in one or both of "stable" and "turbulent", the additional special zone and/or CZ3 may be won. .

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 Patent Document 1, etc.) are ATs such as a lottery for transition to the AT state during the non-AT state, and a lottery for adding the number of AT games during the AT state. A lottery regarding the status 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 in the order of pushing, the stop operation mode is the first reel stop operation, and the second reel stop operation is not performed yet). certain things, etc.) are 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 a 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). Decide", the game state to be shifted after the transition destination determination stage is completed is determined based on the lottery method (stable, turbulent).
The slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment is characterized in that the advantage section can be ended 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, a conventional gaming machine (for example, the gaming machine described in Patent Document 2) counts the number of games and the number of winnings in the advantageous section, and when the counting result reaches a specific value, the advantageous section to end the
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 or the like. 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 complicated operations 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 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 production button 2c is displayed, prompting the player to operate the production button 2c (FIG. 60(c)). .
When the operation of the performance button 2c is accepted, an image is displayed to notify 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 number of additional unit difference is "30" and the number of loop lottery wins 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 of sheets 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, thereby increasing 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 the specific combination once reaches the upper limit value (for example, 300) (Fig. 61(a)), the execution of the loop lottery no more than this is forced. is regulated, but as a benefit, the guaranteed number of wins for a special role is added once.
The special special stage ends after a predetermined number of games (5 games) are completed if the number of guaranteed wins for a specific role is "0", and continues if the number of guaranteed wins for a special role is 1 or more.
Therefore, by adding 1 to the number of winnings 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 extra winnings 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 increased 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 Patent Document 3) set an upper limit value for the number of extra coins, and add the coins so as not to exceed the upper limit value.
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 in the game.

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), shift 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 acquired ending ticket is retained (stored) and the transition to the ending challenge is started (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 prevent the player from losing 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, a conventional gaming machine (for example, the gaming machine described in Patent Document 4, etc.) notifies the player of an operation method that gives an advantage while the number of remaining games remains. The game state is controlled to a number-of-games management type game state in which players 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 transition to the number-of-games management type AT is performed based on the specific rights acquired in the number-of-games management 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 pressing 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 added performance between the difference number management type game state and the game number management type game state.
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, the setting is such 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 repeats the same Production (dialogue production, stage movement production, etc.) is executed."
In addition, bug effects related to sound include "noise sounds are included in sound effects and sound effects", "start lever operation sounds and button operation sounds are generated multiple times", and "all sounds disappear".
In addition, as 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 during 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 number of remaining games is "100", one game is executed, and if the symbols corresponding to the bell hand are stopped and displayed, the number of games is "1". 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, the same lottery table as the difference number management type AT in the non-bug mode is referred to in the extra lottery for the difference number, so that 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 "additional number of games".
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 Patent Document 4) acquire the number of games based on the establishment of a predetermined condition, and the number of acquired games remains. During the interval, 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 payouts (payout performance) is gentle, and the unstable mode is a mode in which the wave of payouts (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 met after winning a winning combination other than "lost" 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, the "Red 7_2" symbol on the lower row of the reel 41a, the "Cherry" symbol on the middle row of the middle reel 41b, and the "Blank" symbol on the upper row of the reel 41c. The symbol combination of "red 7_2, cherry, blank" is stopped and displayed above.

On the other hand, in the winning game, if the player does not "bite push" or if the stop operation is performed other than the forward push, the other pattern combination (symbol combination corresponding to one payout) that is different from the specific pattern combination is 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 three "1-card roles 1 to 3", 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" is set for settings 1-3, and "200 games" is 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 playing 200 games at maximum, the shift 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 charged at all while preventing the player from being charged excessively.

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, conventional gaming machines (for example, the gaming machine described in Patent Document 5, etc.) conduct a promotion lottery to determine whether or not to upgrade the rank of the payout mode based on winning a specific combination. Disclosed is a gaming machine that, when winning the promotion lottery, promotes the player to a ball-out mode in which the player can more easily shift to the AT state than the current state.
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-out 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 allowed 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".

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 applied.
In the difference number addition method, for example, each time a predetermined combination (such as a bell combination) 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 the present invention 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. It is not limited to this, and may be 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. In addition, some game states (stages) other than the additional specialized stage may be 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

Also, 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 some or all of them, and the sub-control unit 20 operates as the various means. You can also
Also, on the contrary, the sub-control unit 20 performed operations as various means such as effect execution means for executing effects on the display device 8 etc., but the main control unit 10 performs part or all of it, 10 can also act 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 first game state (normal game state), a second game state (difference number management type AT (ending preparation stage, ending challenge, etc.)) more advantageous than the first game state, and a game than the first game state game state control means (main control unit 10) capable of controlling any one of a plurality of game states including a third game state (game number management type AT (ending)) advantageous to players;
a first management means (main control unit 10) capable of managing a first variation value (remaining difference number of sheets) that varies according to the winning combination of the current game in the second game state;
Second management means (main control unit 10) capable of managing a second variation value (number of remaining games) that varies according to the execution of one game in the third game state;
granting means (main control unit 10) capable of granting a specific right (ending ticket), which is a right for continuing the gaming state in the second gaming state;
a storage means ((RAM of the main control unit 10) capable of storing the specific right granted by the granting means;
When the specific right is stored in the storage means in the second game state, it is determined whether or not the specific right is consumed to control the game state to the third game state (ending transition lottery). Judgment means (main control unit 10) capable of executing
with
The game state control means is
In the second game state, when the first variation value reaches the end value (for example, 0) and the determination result by the determination means is not the determination result of controlling to the third game state, the game The state can be controlled to the first game state,
In the second game state, when the first variation value reaches the end value and the determination result by the determination means is the determination result of controlling to the third game state, the game state is changed to the third game state. A game machine characterized by being controllable to a game state.
・The second form is
The determination means is
In the second game state, when the first variation value reaches the end value and the specific right is stored in the storage means, a game corresponding to the number of the stored specific right A gaming machine according to the first aspect, characterized in that the judgment can be executed only the number of times.
・The third form is
A counting means (main control unit 10) capable of counting a count value (counter A2, counter B1) that fluctuates according to the progress of the game in a predetermined game state (game state related to the advantageous section) including the second game state prepared,
The game state control means is
In the second game state, when the count value reaches a predetermined value (ending limiter (1425 games, 2075 cards)), the game state can be controlled to the third game state regardless of the determination result by the determination means. A game machine of the first or second form, characterized by:
・The fourth form is
Setting means capable of setting the number of game media to be used for executing one game out of a plurality of game media counts including the first number of game media (2 bets) and the second number of game medias (3 bets) Equipped with (3 bet button 2a, 2 bet button 2b),
The counting means
including first counting means capable of counting a first count value (counter B1) and second counting means capable of counting a second count value (counter A2),
The first counting means
regardless of the number of game media set in the setting means, the first count value can be counted;
The second counting means
when the number of first game media is set by the setting means, the second count value is not counted;
when the number of second game media is set by the setting means, the second count value can be counted;
The game state control means is
In the second game state, when the first count value reaches a first predetermined value (for example, 2075), the game state can be controlled to the third game state regardless of the determination result by the determination means. , when the first count value reaches a specific value (advantageous section limiter (2400 cards, 1500 games)), the game state can be controlled to the first game state;
When the second count value reaches a second predetermined value (for example, 1425 games) in the second game state, the game state can be controlled to the third game state regardless of the determination result by the determination means. , The game machine according to the third mode is characterized in that the game state is not controlled to the first game state based on the second count value.
・The fifth form is
the first count value is the number of acquired game media;
A gaming machine according to a fourth aspect, wherein the second count value is the number of games played.
・The sixth form is
The game state control means is
In the third game state, when the number of games corresponding to the special value (for example, 60) is executed, the game state can be controlled to the first game state,
The specific value (for example, 1500 games) is
A gaming machine according to the fourth or fifth mode, wherein the value is equal to or greater than the value obtained by adding the special value (eg, 60) to the second predetermined value (eg, 1425 games).

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a lottery means capable of drawing a winning combination for the current game from a plurality of winning combinations;
A game that can be controlled to any of a plurality of game states including a first game state that is a non-AT state, a second game state that is an AT state, and a third game state that is an AT state. a state control means;
a first management means capable of managing the number of games played in the second game state, which fluctuates according to the execution of one game;
a second management means capable of managing, in the third game state, the difference in game value that fluctuates according to the current difference in game value, which is the difference between the number of used game values and the number of given game values in one game;
granting means capable of granting a specific right, which is a right for determining whether or not to control to the third gaming state in the second gaming state;
a storage means capable of storing a plurality of specific rights granted by the granting means;
In the second game state, when the number of games managed by the first management means reaches the end value and the specific right is stored in the storage means, it is stored in the storage means. determination means capable of determining whether or not to control the game state to the third game state each time one specific right is consumed;
with
The game state control means is
When the determination result of the determination means to the effect of controlling to the third game state is not obtained even though all the specific rights stored in the storage means are consumed, the game state is changed to the first game state. It is controllable to a game state,
When the specific right stored in the storage means is consumed and the determination result of the determination means is that the determination result is to control to the third game state, the game state is controlled to the third game state. is possible and
The gaming machine is characterized in that the game state can be controlled to the first game state when the difference game value number managed by the second management means reaches the end value in the third game state. The game state control means is
When the number of games managed by the first management means reaches the end value and the specific right is stored in the storage means, it is possible to control to a fourth game state,
The determination means is
In the fourth game state, it is possible to determine whether to control the game state to the third game state each time one specific right stored in the storage means is consumed,
The game state control means is
When, in the fourth game state, even though all the specific rights stored in the storage means have been consumed, the determination result of the determination means to the effect that control is to be performed in the third game state is not obtained. , the game state can be controlled to the first game state,
In the fourth game state, when the specific right stored in the storage means is consumed and the judgment result by the judgment means is obtained to control to the third game state, the game state is changed. 2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the gaming machine is controllable to the third gaming state.

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