JP7497189B2 - Slot Machines - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a slot machine in which a predetermined winning combination can be achieved depending on the display results of a variable display section that can variably display multiple types of identifiable identification information.

As a slot machine of this type, a different bonus is provided when the winning symbol combination of the winning rare symbol is frozen and displayed when a rare symbol is selected in an internal lottery, and when the winning symbol combination of the winning rare symbol is frozen and displayed when a missed symbol is selected (for example, see Patent Document 1).

JP 2019-54860 A

There is room for improvement with respect to a configuration in which multiple types of decisions are made in response to a single decision result, such as the slot machine described in Patent Document 1.

The present invention aims to provide a slot machine with an improved configuration that allows multiple types of decisions to be made in response to a single decision result.

The slot machine of claim 1 comprises:
A variable display unit is provided that can variably display a plurality of types of identification information that can be identified,
A slot machine in which a display result is derived by stopping the variable display of the variable display unit, and a prize can be awarded according to the display result,
a pre-determination means for determining which display results are permitted to be derived before the display results are derived;
A derivation operation means operated by a player to derive a display result;
A derivation control means for controlling the derivation of the display result;
an operation information notifying means for notifying operation information capable of identifying an operation mode of the derived operation means;
an advantageous control means for performing advantageous control that is advantageous to a player;
A section control means capable of controlling a normal section in which the operation information is not notified and an advantageous section in which the operation information can be notified;
A state control means capable of controlling the advantageous zone to a plurality of states;
A performance control means for controlling the performance;
Equipped with
the derivation control means, when the determination result of the advance determination means is a specific result, is capable of deriving a first display result involving the provision of a specific number of game values greater than the number of game values necessary to start a game by operating the derivation operation means in a first manner, and performs control to derive a second display result involving no provision of game values or the provision of game values less than the specific number by operating the derivation operation means in a second manner;
the plurality of types of states include a first state capable of causing operation information corresponding to the first aspect to be notified when a determination result of the pre-determination means is a specific result, and a second state capable of causing operation information corresponding to the second aspect to be notified;
The advantageous control means is capable of performing the advantageous control when the second display result is derived in the second state,
The section control means is capable of controlling the normal section to the advantageous section regardless of whether the first display result or the second display result is derived when the determination result of the pre-determination means is a specific result in the normal section,
The performance control means includes:
Executing different performance controls in a case where the determination result of the pre-determination means becomes a specific result in the second state and one of the first display result and the second display result is derived, and in a case where the determination result of the pre-determination means becomes a specific result in the normal section and one of the first display result and the second display result is derived,
When the determination result of the pre-determination means in the first state becomes a specific result and the first display result is derived, a value imparting effect is executed to indicate that a gaming value has been imparted;
When the determination result of the pre-determination means in the second state is a specific result and the first display result is derived, the value imparting performance is not executed,
When the determination result of the pre-determination means in the second state is a specific result and the second display result is derived, a specific performance can be executed, and when the determination result of the pre-determination means in the first state is a specific result and the second display result is derived, the specific performance is not executed.
It is characterized by the following.
According to this feature, in the first state, by operating the derivation operation means in the manner notified by the operation information notification means, a first display result is derived and a specific amount of gaming value can be acquired, while in the second state, by operating the derivation operation means in the manner notified by the operation information notification means, a second display result is derived, and no gaming value can be acquired or the gaming value that can be acquired is less than that of the first display result, but advantageous control is performed, and the display result to be derived when the determination result of the advance determination means is a specific result changes depending on whether it is the first state or the second state, thereby increasing interest.

The present invention may have only the invention-specific matters described in the claims of the present invention, or may have the invention-specific matters described in the claims of the present invention as well as configurations other than the invention-specific matters.

1 is a front view of a slot machine according to an embodiment of the present invention; FIG. 2 is a diagram showing the arrangement of symbols on the reels. FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing the configuration of a slot machine. 13 is a diagram for explaining the transition of the game state. FIG. FIG. 13 is a diagram for explaining the lottery targets of the internal lottery. FIG. 13 is a diagram for explaining a navigation target role. 13 is a diagram for explaining the probability of winning a small prize in a normal gaming state and a special gaming state. FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing the control content of a main process performed by a main control unit. A diagram showing the flow of play in the normal zone and the advantageous zone. 13 is a flowchart showing the control content of a lottery flag rewriting process. This is a diagram to explain the execution modes of navigation notifications and each performance in the normal state and premonition state. A figure to explain the execution mode (first form) of navigation notifications and each performance in the CZ state and AT state. A figure to explain the execution modes of navigation notifications and each presentation in normal sections. This is a diagram to explain the execution status of each performance when a navigation small win is won in the normal state, premonition state, and normal section. This is a diagram to explain the execution status of each performance when a navigation small win is won in the normal state, premonition state, and normal section. This is a diagram to explain the execution status of each performance when a specific small win is won in the normal state and the premonition state. This is a diagram to explain the execution status of each performance when a specific small win is won in the normal state and the premonition state. This is a diagram to explain the execution status of each performance when a navigation small prize is won in the CZ state and AT state. This is a diagram to explain the execution status of each performance when a navigation small prize is won in the CZ state and AT state. This is a diagram to explain the execution status of each performance when a specific small win is won in the CZ state and AT state. This is a diagram to explain the execution status of each performance when a specific small win is won in the CZ state and AT state. This is a diagram to explain the execution status of each performance when a specific small win is won in the CZ state and AT state. This is a diagram to explain the execution status of each performance when a specific small win is won in the normal area. This is a diagram to explain the execution status of each performance when a specific small win is won in the normal area. A figure to explain the execution modes of navigation notifications and each performance in the CZ state and AT state of the second form. This is a diagram to explain the execution status of each performance when a specific small win is won in the CZ state and AT state of the second form. This is a diagram to explain the execution status of each performance when a specific small win is won in the CZ state and AT state of the second form. This is a diagram to explain the execution status of each performance when a specific small win is won in the CZ state and AT state of the second form. This is a diagram to explain the execution modes of navigation notifications and each performance in the CZ state and AT state of the third form. This is a diagram to explain the execution modes of navigation notifications and each performance in the normal state and premonition state of the fourth form. This is a diagram to explain the execution status of each performance when a specific small win is won in the normal state and premonition state of the fourth form. This is a diagram to explain the execution status of each performance when a specific small win is won in the normal state and premonition state of the fourth form. This is a diagram to explain the execution modes of navigation notifications and each performance in the normal state and premonition state of the fifth form. A diagram to explain the execution status of premonition effects. FIG. 13 is a diagram showing a display example of a gaming machine information display.

The following describes an embodiment of the slot machine according to the present invention.

[form]
The slot machine of the first form is
A variable display unit (reels 2L, 2C, 2R) capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identifiable identification information (patterns),
A slot machine (slot machine 1) in which a display result is derived by stopping the variable display of the variable display unit, and a winning prize can be generated according to the display result,
A state control means (main control unit 41) capable of controlling to a plurality of types of states;
A pre-determination means (internal lottery) for determining the display results that are permitted to be derived before the display results are derived;
Derivation operation means (stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R) operated by a player to derive a display result;
A derivation control means (reel stop control) for controlling the derivation of the display result;
an operation information notifying means (navigation notifying) for notifying operation information (navigation number) capable of identifying an operation mode of the derived operation means;
An advantageous control means (main control unit 41) for performing advantageous control advantageous to the player (a lottery for reducing the number of normal games, a lottery for the second AT, and a lottery for the first additional bonus);
Equipped with
The derivation control means, when the determination result of the advance determination means is a specific result (specific minor win), performs control such that the derivation operation means is operated in a first manner (a stopping operation sequence for winning any of specific minor wins A, B, C) to derive a first display result (any of specific minor wins A, B, C) accompanied by the provision of a specific number (15 coins) of gaming value, and the derivation operation means is operated in a second manner (a stopping operation sequence for winning 1 coin) to derive a second display result (1 coin) accompanied by the provision of no gaming value or the provision of a gaming value less than the specific number (1 coin);
The multiple types of states include a normal state (normal state, precursor state) capable of notifying operation information (navigation number) corresponding to the second mode (stop operation sequence for winning one coin) when the result of the determination by the advance determination means is a specific result (specific minor win), and a specific state (CZ state, AT state) capable of notifying operation information (navigation number) corresponding to the first mode (stop operation sequence for winning any of specific minor wins A, B, or C) when the result of the determination by the advance determination means is a specific result (specific minor win),
The advantageous control means (main control unit 41) is characterized in that it is capable of performing the advantageous control (normal game number reduction lottery, second AT lottery, first additional lottery) when the second display result (1 coin) is derived in the normal state (normal state, premonition state).
According to this feature, in the specific state, by operating the derivation operation means in the manner notified by the operation information notifying means, a first display result is derived and a specific amount of game value can be acquired, whereas in the normal state, by operating the derivation operation means in the manner notified by the operation information notifying means, a second display result is derived and no game value can be acquired or the game value that can be acquired is less than the first display result, but advantageous control is performed, and the display result to be derived when the determination result of the pre-determination means is a specific result changes depending on whether it is the normal state or the specific state, thereby increasing interest.

A slot machine according to a second aspect is the slot machine according to the first aspect,
A performance control means (sub-control unit 91) is provided for controlling the performance,
The presentation control means is characterized in that it executes different presentation controls (navigation presentation, presentation upon operation, winning presentation) depending on whether the determination result of the advance determination means in the normal state (normal state, premonition state) is a specific result (specific minor role) and one of the first display result (specific minor role A, B, or C) or the second display result (1 coin) is derived, or whether the determination result of the advance determination means in the specific state (CZ state, AT state) is a specific result (specific minor role) and one of the first display result (specific minor role A, B, or C) or the second display result (1 coin) is derived.
According to this feature, when one of the first display result or the second display result is derived, appropriate presentation control can be executed depending on whether it is a normal state or a specific state.

A slot machine according to a third aspect is the slot machine according to the second aspect,
The performance control means includes:
In the normal state (normal state, premonition state), when the determination result of the advance determination means becomes a specific result (specific minor winnings) and the second display result (1 coin) is derived, a predetermined performance (reel flash, output of a good chance sound) is executed,
This is characterized in that when the determination result of the pre-determination means in the specific state (CZ state, AT state) becomes a specific result (specific minor role) and the second display result (1 coin) is derived, a specified presentation (reel flash, output of a good opportunity sound) is not executed.
According to this feature, in the normal state, it is possible to draw attention to the fact that the second display result, which indicates that advantageous control will be performed, has been derived.

A slot machine according to a fourth aspect is the slot machine according to the second or third aspect,
The performance control means includes:
In the specific state (CZ state, AT state), when the determination result of the pre-determination means becomes a specific result (specific small win), and the first display result (any of specific small wins A, B, or C) is derived, a specific performance (output of a payout sound, acquisition display) is executed,
In the normal state (normal state, premonition state), when the determination result of the pre-determination means is a specific result (specific minor win), and the first display result (any of specific minor wins A, B, or C) is derived, the specific presentation (output of payout sound, win display) is not executed.
According to this feature, in the normal state, it is possible to prevent the derived first display result from being recognized as the recommended display result.

A slot machine according to a fifth aspect is the slot machine according to any one of the first to fourth aspects,
A performance control means (sub-control unit 91) is provided for controlling the performance,
The plurality of types of states include a predetermined state (normal section) in which the operation information (navigation number) is not notified when the determination result of the advance determination means is a specific result (specific minor role),
The presentation control means (sub-control unit 91) is characterized in that it executes different presentation controls (navigation presentation, presentation upon operation, winning presentation) depending on whether the determination result of the advance determination means in the normal state (normal state, premonition state) is a specific result (specific minor role) and one of the first display result (specific minor role A, B, or C) or the second display result (1 coin) is derived, or whether the determination result of the advance determination means in the specified state (normal section) is a specific result (specific minor role) and one of the first display result (specific minor role A, B, or C) or the second display result (1 coin) is derived.
According to this feature, when one of the first display result or the second display result is derived, appropriate presentation control can be executed depending on whether it is a normal state or a specified state.

A slot machine according to a sixth aspect is the slot machine according to the fifth aspect,
The performance control means (sub-control unit 91)
In the normal state (normal state, premonition state), when the determination result of the advance determination means becomes a specific result (specific minor winnings) and the second display result (1 coin) is derived, a predetermined performance (reel flash, output of a good chance sound) is executed,
This is characterized in that when the determination result of the pre-determination means in the specified state (normal section) becomes a specific result (specific minor winnings) and the second display result (1 coin) is derived, a specified performance (reel flash, output of a good opportunity sound) is not executed.
According to this feature, in the normal state, it is possible to draw attention to the fact that the second display result, which indicates that advantageous control will be performed, has been derived.

A slot machine according to a seventh aspect is the slot machine according to the fifth or sixth aspect,
The performance control means (sub-control unit 91)
In the predetermined state (normal section), when the determination result of the pre-determination means becomes a specific result (specific small win), and the first display result (any of specific small wins A, B, or C) is derived, a specific performance (output of a payout sound) is executed,
The feature of this invention is that in the normal state (normal state, premonition state), when the determination result of the pre-determination means is a specific result (specific minor win), and the first display result (any of specific minor wins A, B, or C) is derived, the specific performance (output of payout sound) is not executed.
According to this feature, in the normal state, it is possible to prevent the derived first display result from being recognized as the recommended display result.

A slot machine according to an eighth aspect is the slot machine according to any one of the first to seventh aspects,
The first mode (a stop operation sequence for winning any of the specific small wins A, B, and C) includes a plurality of modes (a plurality of stop operation sequences),
The operation information notification means (navigation notification) is characterized in that, when the determination result of the pre-determination means in the specific state (CZ state, AT state) is a specific result (specific minor win), it notifies operation information (navigation number) corresponding to one of multiple modes (multiple stop operation sequences) included in the first mode (stop operation sequence that results in the winning of any of specific minor wins A, B, or C).
According to this feature, when the determination result of the pre-determination means in a specific state becomes a specific result, even if the first aspect includes multiple aspects, operation information corresponding to one aspect is notified, so that the operation information corresponding to the first aspect does not become complicated.

A slot machine according to a ninth aspect is the slot machine according to any one of the first to eighth aspects,
A performance control means (sub-control unit 91) is provided for controlling the performance,
The first mode (a stop operation sequence for winning any of the specific small wins A, B, and C) includes a plurality of modes (a plurality of stop operation sequences),
The performance control means (sub-control unit 91)
When the result of the determination by the advance determination means in the specific state (CZ state, AT state) is a specific result (specific minor win), a notification effect (navigation effect) is executed to notify any one of the multiple modes (multiple stop operation sequences) included in the first mode (a stop operation sequence that wins any one of the specific minor wins A, B, and C),
The present invention is characterized in that different presentation controls (navigation presentation, presentation upon operation, winning presentation) are executed in the following cases: when the determination result of the pre-determination means in the specific state (CZ state, AT state) is a specific result (specific minor role), the derivation operation means is operated in a manner notified by the notification performance (navigation performance) to derive the first display result (any of specific minor roles A, B, C), and when the determination result of the pre-determination means in the specific state (CZ state, AT state) is a specific result (specific minor role), the derivation operation means is operated in a manner different from the manner notified by the notification performance (navigation performance) to derive the first display result (any of specific minor roles A, B, C).
According to this feature, when the determination result of the pre-determination means becomes a specific result in a specific state and a specific amount of gaming value is awarded, it is possible to recognize from the difference in the presentation whether or not the derivation control means has been operated in the manner notified by the notification presentation.

A slot machine according to a tenth aspect is the slot machine according to the ninth aspect,
The performance control means (sub-control unit 91)
In the specific state (CZ state, AT state), when the determination result of the advance determination means becomes a specific result (specific minor role), and the derivation operation means is operated in a manner notified by the notification performance (navigation performance) to derive the first display result (any of specific minor roles A, B, or C), the notification performance (navigation performance) is ended at a specific timing (timing of the third stop operation),
The feature of this invention is that when the determination result of the pre-determination means in the specific state (CZ state, AT state) is a specific result (specific minor role), and the derivation operation means is operated in a manner different from the manner notified by the notification performance (navigation performance) to derive the first display result (any of specific minor roles A, B, or C), the notification performance (navigation performance) is terminated at a timing earlier than the specific timing (timing of the third stop operation).
According to this feature, when the determination result of the pre-determination means becomes a specific result in a specific state and a specific amount of gaming value is awarded, it is possible to recognize whether or not the derivation control means has been operated in the manner notified by the notification effect by the timing at which the notification effect ends.

A slot machine according to an eleventh aspect is the slot machine according to any one of the first to tenth aspects,
The performance control means (sub-control unit 91)
In the specific state (CZ state, AT state), the determination result of the advance determination means becomes a specific result (specific minor role), and when the derivation operation means is operated in a manner notified by the notification performance (navigation performance) and the first display result (any of specific minor roles A, B, or C) is derived, a specific performance (acquisition display) is executed,
The feature of this invention is that when the determination result of the pre-determination means in the specific state (CZ state, AT state) is a specific result (specific minor win), and the derivation operation means is operated in a manner different from the manner notified by the notification performance (navigation performance) to derive the first display result (any of specific minor wins A, B, or C), the specific performance (acquisition display) is not executed.
According to this feature, when the determination result of the pre-determination means becomes a specific result in a specific state and a specific amount of gaming value is awarded, it is possible to recognize whether or not the derivation control means has been operated in the manner notified by the notification effect by whether or not the specific effect is executed.

A slot machine according to a twelfth aspect is the slot machine according to any one of the first to eleventh aspects,
A performance control means (sub-control unit 91) is provided for controlling the performance,
The presentation control means (sub-control unit 91) is characterized in that it executes different presentation controls (navigation presentation, presentation upon operation, winning presentation) depending on whether the determination result of the advance determination means in the normal state (normal state, premonition state) is a specific result (specific minor role) and the derivation operation means is operated in a manner different from the manner notified by the notification presentation (navigation presentation) or whether the determination result of the advance determination means in the specific state (CZ state, AT state) is a specific result (specific minor role) and the derivation operation means is operated in a manner different from the manner notified by the notification presentation (navigation presentation).
According to this feature, when the derivation operation means is operated in a manner different from the manner notified by the notification performance, appropriate performance control can be executed depending on whether the state is normal or a specific state.

A slot machine according to a thirteenth aspect is the slot machine according to the twelfth aspect,
The performance control means (sub-control unit 91)
In the specific state (CZ state, AT state), when the determination result of the advance determination means becomes a specific result (specific minor role), and the derivation operation means is operated in a manner different from the manner notified by the notification performance (navigation performance), a different operation performance (mistake performance) is executed,
This is characterized in that when the result of the determination by the pre-determination means in the normal state (normal state, premonition state) is a specific result (specific minor role), and the derivation operation means is operated in a manner different from the manner notified by the notification performance (navigation performance), a different operation performance (wrong performance) is not executed.
According to this feature, when the derivation operation means is operated in a manner different from that notified by the notification performance in a specific state, it is possible to make the player recognize that the degree of disadvantage is greater than in the normal state.

A slot machine according to a fourteenth aspect is the slot machine according to any one of the first to thirteenth aspects,
A performance control means (sub-control unit 91) is provided to control the performance,
The performance control means (sub-control unit 91)
When the result of the determination by the advance determination means in the normal state (normal state, premonition state) is a specific result (specific minor winnings), a notification effect (navigation effect) that notifies the second mode (stop operation sequence for winning one coin) can be executed,
When the result of the determination by the advance determination means in the specific state (CZ state, AT state) is a specific result (specific minor role), a notification effect (navigation effect) that notifies the first mode (a stop operation sequence that wins any of the specific minor roles A, B, and C) can be executed.
The specific result includes a first specific result (right specific small win) and a second specific result (left specific small win),
The first mode (stop operation sequence for winning a specific small win C) corresponding to the first specific result (right specific small win) and the second mode (stop operation sequence for winning one coin) corresponding to the second specific result (left specific small win) include a common specific mode (stop operation sequence for the left reel to be stopped first),
The display mode is different between a case where the determination result of the advance determination means in the normal state (normal state, premonition state) is the second specific result (left specific minor win), and a notification effect (navigation effect) is executed to notify the specific mode (stop operation sequence with the left reel as the first stop) as the second mode (stop operation sequence for winning one coin), and a case where the determination result of the advance determination means in the specific state (CZ state, AT state) is the first specific result (right specific minor win), and a notification effect (navigation effect) is executed to notify the specific mode (stop operation sequence with the left reel as the first stop) as the first mode (stop operation sequence for winning one of specific minor wins A, B, or C).
According to this feature, even when a common specific mode is notified, it becomes easy to know whether the first display result or the second display result is derived depending on the presentation mode of the notification presentation.

A slot machine according to a fifteenth aspect is the slot machine according to the fourteenth aspect,
The derivation control means, when the result of the determination by the advance determination means is any one of a plurality of types of predetermined results (navigation minor roles), derives a predetermined display result (main minor role) accompanied by the granting of a gaming value by operating the derivation operation means in a manner (stop operation sequence for winning a main minor role) corresponding to the type of the predetermined result,
The presentation control means (sub-control unit 91) is capable of executing a notification presentation (navigation presentation) that notifies a mode (stop operation sequence that wins a main minor role) according to the type of the predetermined result when the determination result of the advance determination means in the specific state (CZ state, AT state) is any type of predetermined result (navigation minor role),
The mode (stop operation sequence for winning the main minor prize) according to the type of the predetermined result includes the specific mode (the left, middle, and right stop operation sequence among the stop operation sequences in which the left reel is the first stop),
The presenting manner is the same or similar in the following cases: when the determination result of the pre-determination means in the specific state (CZ state, AT state) is the first specific result, and a notification effect (navigation effect) is executed to notify the specific mode (a stopping operation sequence with the left reel as the first stop) as the first mode (a stopping operation sequence that results in the winning of one of the specific minor roles A, B, or C); and when the determination result of the pre-determination means in the specific state (CZ state, AT state) is any type of predetermined result (navigation minor role), and a notification effect (navigation effect) is executed to notify the specific mode (a stopping operation sequence of left, center, and right among stopping operation sequences with the left reel as the first stop) as a mode corresponding to the type of predetermined result (a stopping operation sequence that results in the winning of the main minor role).
According to this feature, when a notification effect is executed to notify a specific mode in a specific state, the notification effect can be executed without causing a sense of incongruity even if the determination result of the advance determination means is different.

A slot machine according to a sixteenth aspect is the slot machine according to any one of the first to fifteenth aspects,
The derivation control means, when the result of the determination by the advance determination means is any one of a plurality of types of predetermined results (navigation minor roles), derives a predetermined display result (main minor role) accompanied by the granting of a gaming value by operating the derivation operation means in a manner (stop operation sequence for winning a main minor role) corresponding to the type of the predetermined result,
The specific state (CZ state, AT state) is a state in which, when the result of the determination by the advance determination means is any type of predetermined result (navigation minor role), it is possible to notify the operation information (navigation number) corresponding to the mode (stop operation sequence for winning the main minor role) according to the type of the predetermined result,
The operation information (navigation number) corresponding to the mode (the stopping operation sequence for winning the main minor prize) according to the type of predetermined result is characterized in that it contains operation information common to the operation information (navigation number) corresponding to the first mode (the stopping operation sequence for winning any of the specific minor prizes A, B, or C).
According to this feature, since operation information corresponding to the first mode is not required in addition to operation information corresponding to a mode according to the type of specified result, the amount of data required for notifying operation information by the operation mode notifying means can be reduced.

A slot machine according to a seventeenth aspect is the slot machine according to the sixteenth aspect,
A performance control means (sub-control unit 91) for controlling the performance;
An operation control information transmission means (main control unit 41) that transmits operation control information (navigation command) capable of identifying the operation information (navigation number) notified by the operation information notification means (main control unit 41) to the performance control means (sub-control unit 91);
Equipped with
The operation control information transmitting means (main control unit 41) is characterized in that it transmits common operation control information (navigation command) when the operation information (navigation number) corresponding to the mode (stop operation sequence for winning the main minor prize) according to the type of predetermined result is notified and when the operation information (navigation number) corresponding to the first mode (stop operation sequence for winning any of specific minor prizes A, B, or C) is notified, and the operation information (navigation number) is the same.
According to this feature, there is no need for operation control information capable of identifying operation information corresponding to the first aspect in addition to operation control information capable of identifying operation information corresponding to an aspect according to the type of specified result, so the amount of data required to transmit the operation control information can be reduced.

The slot machine of aspect 18 is the slot machine according to any one of aspects 1 to 17,
a notification game value counting means (main control unit 41) for counting a notification game value (the total number of payouts including instructions since the gaming machine was shipped and the total number of payouts including instructions for the past 6000 games) which is a game value granted in a game for which operation information (navigation notification) is reported by the operation information reporting means (main control unit 41);
a total gaming value counting means (main control unit 41) for counting a total gaming value (the total number of medals paid out since the gaming machine was shipped and the total number of medals paid out during the past 6000 games), which is a gaming value granted regardless of whether or not the operation information (navigation number) has been notified by the operation information notifying means (main control unit 41);
A notification game value ratio calculation means (main control unit 41) for calculating a notification game value ratio (a payout ratio of a command-inclusive feature to a total cumulative payout number and a payout ratio of a command-inclusive feature during 6000 games) which is a ratio of the notification game value to the total game value;
A notification game value ratio display means (gaming machine information display 50) capable of displaying the notification game value ratio;
Equipped with
The first mode (a stop operation sequence for winning any of the specific small wins A, B, and C) includes a plurality of modes (a plurality of stop operation sequences),
The operation information notifying means (main control unit 41) notifies operation information (navigation number) corresponding to any one of a plurality of modes (a plurality of stop operation sequences) included in the first mode (a stop operation sequence that wins any one of the specific small roles A, B, and C) when the determination result of the advance determination means in the specific state (CZ state, AT state) is a specific result (specific small role),
The notification game value counting means (main control unit 41)
In the normal state (normal state, precursor state), the determination result of the advance determination means becomes a specific result (specific minor role), the operation information notifying means (main control unit 41) notifies the operation information (navigation number) corresponding to the second mode (stop operation sequence for winning one coin), and the derivation operation means is operated in any one of a plurality of modes (multiple stop operation sequences) included in the first mode (stop operation sequence for winning any one of specific minor roles A, B, C) to derive the first display result (any one of specific minor roles A, B, C). In this case, the game value granted with the derivation of the first display result (any one of specific minor roles A, B, C) is counted as the notified game value (the total number of payouts including instructions since the gaming machine was shipped and the total number of payouts including instructions for the past 6000 games),
In the specific state (CZ state, AT state), the determination result of the advance determination means becomes a specific result (specific minor win), the operation information notifying means (main control unit 41) notifies operation information (navigation number) corresponding to any one of the multiple modes (multiple stop operation sequences) included in the first mode (stop operation sequence for winning any one of specific minor wins A, B, or C), and the derivation operation means is operated in the second mode (stop operation sequence for winning one coin) to derive the second display result (one coin), the gaming value granted with the derivation of the second display result is counted as the notified gaming value (the total number of coins paid out including instructions since the gaming machine was shipped and the total number of coins paid out including instructions for the past 6,000 games),
In the specific state (CZ state, AT state), the determination result of the advance determination means becomes a specific result (specific minor role), the operation information notifying means (main control unit 41) notifies operation information (navigation number) corresponding to one of the multiple modes (multiple stop operation sequences) included in the first mode (stop operation sequence for winning any of specific minor roles A, B, C), and the derivation operation means is operated in another mode of the multiple modes (multiple stop operation sequences) included in the first mode (stop operation sequence for winning any of specific minor roles A, B, C) to derive the first display result (any of specific minor roles A, B, C). In this case, the game value granted with the derivation of the first display result (any of specific minor roles A, B, C) is counted as the notified game value (the total number of payouts including instructions since the gaming machine was shipped and the total number of payouts including instructions for the past 6000 games).
According to this feature, in a game notified by the operation information notifying means, even if the game is operated in a manner other than that corresponding to the operation information notified by the operation information notifying means, the granted game value is counted as a notified game value, so that the notified game value ratio can be calculated preferably.

An embodiment of a slot machine to which the present invention is applied will be described with reference to the drawings. As shown in FIG. 1, the slot machine 1 of this embodiment is composed of a housing 1a with an open front and a front door 1b pivotally supported on the side end of the housing 1a. Inside the slot machine 1, reels 2L, 2C, and 2R (hereinafter sometimes referred to as the left reel, the center reel, and the right reel) on which multiple types of identifiable symbols are arranged in a predetermined order and in equal numbers are arranged in a horizontal direction. As shown in FIG. 1, three consecutive symbols among the symbols arranged on these reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are displayed in three rows, top, middle, and bottom, in a see-through window 3 provided approximately in the center of the front of the slot machine 1 so that they can be seen by the player. Also, as shown in FIG. 2, multiple types of identifiable symbols ("red 7", "white 7", "replay a", "replay b", "bell a", "bell b", "bell c", "watermelon", "cherry", and "plum") are arranged in a predetermined order on each reel.

In this embodiment, a configuration using three reels is exemplified, but a configuration using only one reel, a configuration using two reels, or a configuration using four or more reels may also be used. Also, in this embodiment, the variable display unit that variably displays the patterns is made up of reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, but the variable display unit may be something other than a reel, and may be configured, for example, to be capable of variably displaying the patterns by moving a belt having multiple patterns arranged on its outer periphery. Also, in this embodiment, the variable display unit is made up of physical reels, but the variable display unit may also be made up of an image display device such as a liquid crystal display.

As shown in FIG. 1, on the front of the slot machine 1, there are provided a medal insertion section 4 into which medals can be inserted, a medal payout outlet 9 from which medals are paid out, a MAXBET switch 6 that is operated to set the maximum bet within a range of a prescribed number of bets determined according to the game state (in this embodiment, normal game state: 3, special game state: 2) using credits (the number of medals stored as the game value owned by the player), a settlement switch 10 that is operated to settle the medals stored as credits and the medals used to set the bet (to return the medals used to set the credits and the bet), a start switch 7 that is operated to start the game, and stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R that are operated to stop the rotation of reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, respectively, which can be operated by the player.

On the front of the slot machine 1, as shown in FIG. 1, there is provided a game display unit 13 provided with a credit indicator 11 that displays the number of medals stored as credits, a game support indicator 12 that displays the number of medals paid out when a win occurs, an error code indicating the content of an error when an error occurs, operation information (navigation notification) corresponding to the operation mode of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R, etc., a 1BET LED 14 that lights up to indicate that the bet number is set to 1, a 2BET LED 15 that lights up to indicate that the bet number is set to 2, a 3BET LED 16 that lights up to indicate that the bet number is set to 3, a start valid LED 18 that lights up to indicate that the start operation of the game by operating the start switch 7 is valid, a zone display LED 19 that lights up to indicate that the game zone is controlled to an advantageous zone, and a replay in progress LED 20 that lights up to indicate that a replay game is in progress.

Inside the MAXBET switch 6 is a BET switch valid LED 21 (see FIG. 3) that lights up to indicate that the operation to set the bet amount by operating the MAXBET switch 6 is valid, and inside the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are left, center, and right stop valid LEDs 22L, 22C, 22R (see FIG. 3) that light up to indicate that the operation to stop the reels by the corresponding stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is valid.

Also, a liquid crystal display 51 capable of displaying images is provided on the front of the slot machine 1. The liquid crystal display 51 has a liquid crystal panel that is transparent when no voltage is applied to the liquid crystal element, and is provided so that the display area is located in front of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R (on the player's side) of the front door 1b. Each of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R on the rear side of the liquid crystal display 51 can be seen from the player's side through the transparent area of the display area of the liquid crystal display 51 that corresponds to the see-through window 3 and the see-through window 3.

On the inside of the front door 1b of the slot machine 1, there are provided a reset switch 23 that detects a reset operation to release an error state from outside the slot machine 1 by operating a specific key, a setting value display 24 that displays the setting value at that time when the setting value is being changed or checked, a door open detection switch 25 that detects the open state of the front door 1b, a flow path switching solenoid 30 that selectively switches the flow path of medals inserted from the medal insertion portion 4 to either the hopper tank side or the medal payout outlet 9 side provided inside the slot machine 1, and a medal selector 29 having inserted medal sensors 31a to 31c that detect medals inserted from the medal insertion portion 4 and flowing down to the hopper tank side.

Inside the slot machine 1, there is also provided a reel unit 34 for spinning and stopping the aforementioned reels 2L, 2C, and 2R in response to a control signal from the main control unit 41, and a hopper unit 35 for paying out medals from the medal payout opening 9 in response to a control signal from the main control unit 41.

Inside the slot machine 1, there are also provided a setting key switch 37 for switching between a setting change state and a setting confirmation state, a reset/setting switch 38 which functions as a reset switch for releasing an error state under normal circumstances and functions as a setting switch for changing the set value of the winning probability (ball payout rate) of the internal lottery described below in the setting change state, and a power switch 39 which is operated when turning the power on and off.

With the gaming control board 40 attached to a predetermined position inside the cabinet 1a inside the slot machine 1, a gaming machine information display 50 consisting of a four-digit seven-segment display is disposed below the front side (player side) of the gaming control board 40 (not shown). With the gaming control board 40 sealed in the board case, the display contents of the gaming machine information display 50 can be seen from outside the board case, and the gaming machine information based on the playing history of the slot machine 1, which is compiled by the main control unit 41 and displayed on the gaming machine information display 50, can be recognized by store clerks and the like.

As shown in FIG. 3, the slot machine 1 is provided with a game control board 40 and a presentation control board 90. The game is controlled by the game control board 40, and the presentation control board 90 controls the presentation according to the game status.

The game control board 40 is connected to the aforementioned MAXBET switch 6, start switch 7, stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R, settlement switch 10, reset switch 23, inserted medal sensors 31a-31c, reel sensor (not shown) of the reel unit 34, payout sensor and full sensor (not shown) of the hopper unit 35, setting key switch 37, and reset/setting switch 38, and detection signals from these connected switches are input.

The game control board 40 is also connected to the credit indicator 11, game auxiliary indicator 12, 1-3 BET LEDs 14-16, start enable LED 18, section indicator LED 19, replay in progress LED 20, BET switch enable LED 21, left, middle, right stop enable LEDs 22L, 22C, 22R, setting value indicator 24, flow path switching solenoid 30, reel unit 34, and hopper unit 35. These electrical components and the game machine information indicator 50 mounted on the game control board 40 are driven under the control of the main control unit 41 mounted on the game control board 40 and described below.

The game control board 40 also includes a main control unit 41 that controls the game. The main control unit 41 includes a ROM 41b in which programs and the like are stored, and a RAM 41c in which work data is temporarily stored, and performs various controls according to the programs stored in the ROM 41b.

The main control unit 41 also transmits various commands to the sub-control unit 91. Commands transmitted from the main control unit 41 to the sub-control unit 91 are sent in only one direction, and no commands are sent from the sub-control unit 91 to the main control unit 41.

The performance control board 90 is connected to the aforementioned LCD display 51, a speaker capable of outputting sound, and performance LEDs 57 used for performance and visible to the player, and the output state of these performance devices can be controlled by a sub-controller 91 mounted on the performance control board 90. The sub-controller 91 receives commands sent from the main control unit 41 and performs various controls for producing performances.

The slot machine 1 of this embodiment is configured so that the medal payout rate changes according to a set value. More specifically, the medal payout rate is changed by using the winning probability according to the set value in a lottery that affects the player's advantage, such as an internal lottery or an AT lottery. The set value has six levels, from 1 to 6, with 6 being the highest payout rate, and the payout rate decreasing as the value decreases in the order of 5, 4, 3, 2, and 1. In other words, when 6 is set as the set value, the player has the highest advantage, and the advantage decreases stepwise as the value decreases in the order of 5, 4, 3, 2, and 1.

To change the set value, it is necessary to turn on the power switch 39 of the slot machine 1 after turning on the setting key switch 37. When the power is turned on with the setting key switch 37 in the ON state, the set value read from the RAM 41c is displayed as the display value on the setting value display 24, and the setting state is changed so that the set value can be changed by operating the reset/setting switch 38. When the reset/setting switch 38 is operated in the setting change state, the display value displayed on the setting value display 24 is updated by one (when the reset/setting switch 38 is operated again from the set value 6, it returns to the set value 1). When the start switch 7 is operated, the display value is confirmed as the set value. When the setting key switch 37 is turned off, the confirmed display value (set value) is stored in the RAM 41c of the main control unit 41, and the state is changed so that the game can proceed.

The setting key switch 37 and the reset/setting switch 38 are provided inside the slot machine 1 and cannot be operated unless the front door 1b, which can be opened by a specific key operation, is opened, and can only be operated by staff of the game arcade where the slot machine 1 is installed who possess a specific key. In particular, the setting key switch 37 requires further key operation, so that only staff of the game arcade who possess a key for operating the setting key switch 37 can operate it. The reset switch 23 does not require the front door 1b to be opened, but requires key operation using a specific key, so that only staff who possess the specific key can operate it. The reset/setting switch 38 also functions as a reset switch for canceling an error state under normal circumstances.

In the slot machine 1 of this embodiment, the main control unit 41 periodically performs a power outage determination process to determine whether or not a voltage drop has been detected, and if it is determined in the power outage determination process that a voltage drop has been detected, it executes a power outage process (main) to set data for determining whether or not the data in RAM 41c is normal at the next recovery.

The main control unit 41 is capable of restoring the processing state of the main control unit 41 to the state before the power outage based on the data stored in the RAM 41c, provided that the data in the RAM 41c is normal at the time of startup. On the other hand, if the data in the RAM 41c is not normal at startup, it determines that there is a RAM abnormality, sets an error flag indicating a RAM abnormality in the RAM 41c, and controls the RAM to an abnormal RAM state, disabling game progress. The RAM abnormal error state is released by transitioning to a setting change state and setting a new setting value, allowing game progress to be resumed.

In the slot machine 1 of this embodiment, when the main control unit 41 detects an abnormality during gameplay, it sets an error flag in the RAM 41c indicating the type of abnormality detected, and controls the state to a general error state, disabling gameplay. The general error state is released by a reset operation using the reset switch 23 or the reset/setting switch 38, allowing gameplay to continue. In the following, when there is no need to distinguish between the RAM abnormality error state and the general error state, they will simply be referred to as the error state.

When playing a game on the slot machine 1 of this embodiment, first, medals are inserted into the medal insertion section 4, or the MAXBET switch 6 is operated to set the number of bets using credits. When a specified number of bets determined according to the game state is set, a predetermined winning line LN (see FIG. 1, in this embodiment, it is set in the middle of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, i.e., across the symbols arranged horizontally in the middle row) becomes valid, and the operation of the start switch 7 becomes valid, that is, the game can be started. Note that if medals are inserted in excess of the maximum number of medals that corresponds to the game state, the amount is added to the credits. Note that, although only one winning line is applied in this embodiment, multiple winning lines may be applied.

In addition, in this embodiment, in order to make it easier to recognize that a combination of symbols that constitute a win has been lined up on the winning line LN, invalid lines LM1-6 are set up separately from the winning line LN. The invalid lines LM1-6 are not used to determine whether or not a win has been made by the combination of symbols that have been lined up on these invalid lines LM1-6, but rather, when a combination of symbols that constitute a win has been lined up on the winning line LN, a combination of suggestive symbols that suggests a win (for example, Bell a-Bell a-Bell a) is lined up on one of the invalid lines LM1-6, making it easier to recognize that a combination of symbols that constitute a win has been lined up on the winning line LN. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 1, six types of invalid lines are defined as invalid lines: an invalid line LM1 set across the symbols arranged horizontally on the upper row of reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, i.e., across the symbols arranged horizontally on the lower row of reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, i.e., across the symbols arranged horizontally on the lower row; an invalid line LM3 set across the symbols arranged downward to the right on the upper row of reel 2L, the middle row of reel 2C, and the lower row of reel 2R, i.e., across the symbols arranged upward to the right on the lower row of reel 2L, the middle row of reel 2C, and the upper row of reel 2R, i.e., across the symbols arranged in a small V shape on the upper row of reel 2L, the middle row of reel 2C, and the upper row of reel 2R.

When the start switch 7 is operated in a state where the game can be started, each of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R rotates, and the symbols on each of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R change continuously. When any of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated while the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are rotating, stop control is performed on the corresponding reel 2L, 2C, and 2R, the rotation of that reel is stopped, and the symbol on that reel is derived and displayed as a display result in the see-through window 3.

In the stop control, control is performed to stop the rotation of reels 2L, 2C, and 2R corresponding to the operation within the maximum stop delay time (190 ms (milliseconds) in this embodiment) from when each stop switch is operated, and up to four frames of symbols can be pulled in before the maximum stop delay time (190 ms) has elapsed. In other words, in the stop control, it is possible to select one symbol from the symbol displayed when stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated and the symbols four frames ahead of that, for a total of five frames (pulling-in range), and lead it to reels 2L, 2C, and 2R.

In this way, in the stop control, when the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R corresponding to each reel 2L, 2C, and 2R are operated to stop the rotation, if the symbol constituting the winning combination that has been selected in the internal lottery described below is within a reel-in range of four frames from the symbol when the stop switch is operated, the symbol is reeled onto the winning line LN, and the rotation of the reel for which the stop switch is operated is stopped. On the other hand, if the symbol constituting the winning combination that has been selected in the internal lottery is not within the reel-in range, the symbol that does not constitute any winning combination is reeled onto the winning line LN, so that the symbol constituting the winning combination that has not been selected in the internal lottery does not stop on the winning line LN, and the rotation of the reel for which the stop switch is operated is stopped.

In addition, in the stop control, when a special role (BB in this embodiment) that involves a transition in the game state is carried over, if a small role that involves the awarding of medals is won in an internal lottery and a special role and a small role are won simultaneously, the component symbols of the winning small role are controlled to be preferentially drawn into the winning line LN within the aforementioned draw-in range, and when the component symbols of the winning small role cannot be drawn into the winning line LN, the component symbols of the winning special role are controlled to be drawn into the winning line LN. For this reason, in a game in which a special role and a small role are won simultaneously, it is difficult to make the winning special role win.

In addition, in the stop control, if a special role (BB in this embodiment) is carried over and a replay role that entails a replay is won in an internal lottery, and the special role and the replay role are both won at the same time, the constituent symbols of the winning replay role are given priority and drawn into the winning line LN. The symbols that make up the replay role on each of reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are positioned within a predetermined draw-in range, and when the replay role is won, the constituent symbols of the replay role are always drawn into the winning line LN. For this reason, in a game in which a special role and a replay role are both won at the same time, the winning special role cannot be made to win.

When all reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are stopped, one game ends. When a combination of symbols for a predetermined winning combination stops on the winning line LN as a display result on each reel 2L, 2C, and 2R, and a winning combination occurs, control according to the winning combination is performed. When a minor combination is won, a number of medals determined according to the type of combination is awarded to the player and added to the credits. When the credits reach the upper limit (50 in this embodiment), medals are paid out directly from the medal payout opening 9 (see FIG. 1). When a replay combination is won, a replay is awarded, which allows the player to play without inserting medals. When a special combination is won, the game state is switched to a special game state.

In this embodiment, the game starts when the operation of the start switch 7 is detected while the operation of the start switch 7 is enabled, and ends when all the reels have stopped. Also, one unit of control for executing a game (game control) starts when all the controls associated with the end of the previous game are completed, and ends when all the controls associated with the end of the current game are completed.

In the slot machine 1 of this embodiment, the type of winning combination (hereinafter referred to as winning combination) is determined according to the game state, and includes a small combination accompanied by the payout of medals, a replay combination that allows the player to start the next game without the need to set a bet amount, and a special combination accompanied by a transition to a special game state. Hereinafter, the small combination and the replay combination are collectively referred to as a general combination. In order for each combination determined according to the game state to win, it is necessary to win the internal lottery and set the winning flag for that combination. The internal lottery is determined by the main control unit 41 using random numbers to determine whether or not to allow each combination to win before the display results of all reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are derived (specifically, when the operation of the start switch 7 is detected with the specified number of bets set).

Of the winning flags for each role, the winning flags for the small role and the replay role are only valid in the game in which the flag is set and are invalid in the next game, but the winning flag for the special role is valid until the combination of roles permitted by the flag is achieved and is invalid in the game in which the combination of roles permitted by the flag is achieved. In other words, once a winning flag for a special role is won, even if the combination of roles permitted by the flag is not achieved, the winning flag is not invalidated and is carried over to the next game.

In addition, in the internal lottery, when a stop operation is performed in a predetermined operation mode (e.g., push order, operation timing), a small role or a replay role (hereinafter sometimes referred to as a navigation target role) that is more advantageous than when a stop operation is performed in another operation mode can be won. Navigation target roles include, for example, roles that result in a more advantageous stop mode when a stop operation is performed in a predetermined operation mode than when a stop operation is performed in another operation mode, and roles that have a higher probability of stopping an advantageous stop mode when a stop operation is performed in a predetermined operation mode than when a stop operation is performed in another operation mode. In addition, advantageous stop modes include not only stop modes that involve the awarding of medals, but also stop modes that involve a transition to an advantageous game state, and stop modes that avoid a transition to an unfavorable game state.

The main control unit 41 can control the game to an assist time (AT) state, which is a notification period during which a navigation notification can be executed, in which navigation information that can specify the operation mode of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R that is advantageous to the player is notified by the lighting mode of the game auxiliary display 12, according to the internal lottery result. The main control unit 41 starts controlling the AT state when the right to be controlled in the AT state is granted to the player. When the game is controlled to the AT state, the navigation notification is executed by winning the navigation target role, and the navigation number indicating the operation mode of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R that is advantageous to the player (for example, the push order, operation timing, etc.) is notified using the game auxiliary display 12, and a command that can specify the navigation number indicating the operation mode that is advantageous to the player is sent to the sub-control unit 91, thereby executing a navigation performance that notifies the operation mode using the liquid crystal display 51, etc. By operating the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R in the operation mode notified by the navigation notification and the navigation performance, the navigation target role that was won in the internal lottery can be reliably won.

In this embodiment, the main control unit 41 is provided with a game auxiliary display 12 capable of displaying the number of medals paid out, error codes, and navigation information, and is configured to notify the navigation number using the game auxiliary display 12 in controlling the navigation notification, but it may also be configured to have a dedicated display capable of displaying only the navigation number, and to notify the navigation number using the dedicated display in controlling the navigation notification.

[About game status]
The main control unit 41 can control the game state to either a normal game state or a special game state, as shown in Fig. 4. The normal game state includes a normal game state (not in the internal state) in which the BB win is not carried over, and a normal game state (in the internal state) in which the BB win is carried over.

The normal game state (non-internal) is a state in which BB has not won in the normal game state. It is a game state controlled in a state in which the RAM 41c of the main control unit 41 is initialized by setting new settings by transitioning to the setting change state or the factory default state of the slot machine 1. It is also controlled to the normal game state (non-internal) when the special game state is ended. The normal game state (non-internal) continues until BB wins in the internal lottery, and ends when BB does not win in the game in which BB won in the internal lottery and transitions to the normal game state (internal), or when BB wins in the game in which BB won in the internal lottery and transitions to the special game state.

The normal game state (inside) is a state in which the BB is carried over in the normal game state. In this embodiment, when a special role and a small role are won at the same time, control is performed to prioritize the small role, and when a special role and a replay role are won at the same time, control is performed to always match the replay role, so that the BB does not win even if a small role is won in the normal game state (inside), or if a replay role is won. In the normal game state (inside), either a small role or a replay role is always won, so once the game is switched to the normal game state (inside), the BB does not win, and after the transition to the normal game state (inside), the normal game state (inside) is maintained until the setting value is newly set by transitioning to the setting change state, and the RAM 41c of the main control unit 41 is initialized.

The special game state is a game state to which the player enters when BB wins a game in which BB won during the normal game state (not inside the game), and continues until a specific end condition is met (in this embodiment, the total number of medals paid out during the special game state exceeds 50), at which point the game state ends when the player enters the normal game state (not inside the game).

In this way, in this embodiment, the game will be controlled in the normal game state (inside the game), for the majority of the gameplay, so the medal payout rate is designed according to the set value (1 to 6 in this embodiment) on the assumption that the game will be controlled in the normal game state (inside the game).

[Regarding roles eligible for the internal lottery]
As shown in Figure 5, in this embodiment, in the normal game state (not in the internal play), normal replay A, normal replay B, normal replay C, weak chance replay A, weak chance replay B, strong chance replay A, strong chance replay B, navigation small win, specific small win, 3 cards, BB, and BB + 3 cards are subject to internal lottery. In the normal game mode (not inside), the winning probability of normal replay A, normal replay B, normal replay C, weak chance replay A, weak chance replay B, strong chance replay A, strong chance replay B, navigation small feature, specific small feature, 3 coins, BB, and BB+3 coins is set to approximately 1/9.9, approximately 1/65, approximately 1/16384, approximately 1/137, approximately 1/101, approximately 1/524, approximately 1/655, approximately 1/1.37, approximately 1/16.2, approximately 1/3449, approximately 1/16384, and approximately 1/14.6, respectively, and the probability of not winning (missing) is 0.

In addition, in the normal game mode (inside), the following three cards are subject to the internal lottery: Normal Replay A, Normal Replay B, Normal Replay C, Weak Chance Replay A, Weak Chance Replay B, Strong Chance Replay A, Strong Chance Replay B, Navigation Small Winning, and Special Small Winning. In the normal game mode (inside), the winning probability of the following three cards is set to approximately 1/9.9, approximately 1/65, approximately 1/8192, approximately 1/137, approximately 1/101, approximately 1/524, approximately 1/655, approximately 1/1.37, approximately 1/16.2, and approximately 1/14.5, respectively, and the probability of not winning (missing) is 0.

In addition, in the special game state, composite minor role A and composite minor role B are subject to an internal lottery. In the special game state, the winning probability of composite minor role A and composite minor role B is set to approximately 1/33 and approximately 1/1.2, respectively, and the probability of not winning (missing) is approximately 1/7.3.

When normal replay A is won, normal replay A will always win, regardless of the order or timing of the stop operations. When normal replay B is won, normal replay B will always win, regardless of the order or timing of the stop operations. When normal replay C is won, normal replay C will always win, regardless of the order or timing of the stop operations.

When a Weak Chance Replay A is won, Weak Chance Replay A will always win, regardless of the order or timing of the stop operation. When a Weak Chance Replay B is won, Weak Chance Replay B will always win, regardless of the order or timing of the stop operation. When a Strong Chance Replay A is won, Strong Chance Replay A will always win, regardless of the order or timing of the stop operation. When a Strong Chance Replay B is won, Strong Chance Replay B will always win, regardless of the order or timing of the stop operation.

When you win Normal Replay A, Normal Replay B, Normal Replay C, Weak Chance Replay A, Weak Chance Replay B, Strong Chance Replay A, or Strong Chance Replay B, you will be awarded a replay.

The navigation minor role is a role in which multiple minor roles (in this embodiment, a main minor role and a sub minor role) are won, and when the stopping operation of each reel is performed in the stopping operation sequence corresponding to each navigation minor role, the main minor role with the payout of 15 medals is won, while when the stopping operation is performed in a stopping operation sequence other than the corresponding stopping operation sequence, the sub minor role with the payout of one medal is won depending on the timing of the stopping operation, or a loss in which no role is won. In other words, the expected number of medals awarded changes depending on the stopping operation sequence, and the expected number of medals awarded changes when the navigation number indicating the stopping operation sequence corresponding to the winning navigation minor role is announced by the navigation announcement.

The operation mode corresponding to the navigation minor prize, i.e., the operation mode for winning the main minor prize, is not limited to the stop operation sequence, and the operation mode corresponding to the navigation minor prize may be the stop operation timing of at least some of the reels, or a combination of the stop operation timing and the stop operation sequence.

A specific minor win is a win that results in multiple minor wins (in this embodiment, any of specific minor wins A to C and one coin), and when a specific minor win is won, if the reels are stopped in a stopping operation sequence that results in specific minor wins A, B, and C corresponding to each specific minor win, then one of specific minor wins A, B, and C will be won with the payout of 15 medals, whereas if the reels are stopped in a stopping operation sequence that results in one coin corresponding to each specific minor win, then one coin will be won with the payout of one medal.

The operation mode for winning specific minor roles A, B, and C in response to specific minor roles, and the operation mode for winning one coin in response to specific minor roles are not limited to the stop operation sequence, and the operation mode for winning specific minor roles A, B, and C in response to specific minor roles, and the operation mode for winning one coin in response to specific minor roles may be the stop operation timing of at least some of the reels, or a combination of the stop operation timing and the stop operation sequence.

When three coins are won, regardless of the order or timing of the stop operation, three coins will always be paid out.

When BB is won, if the stop operation is performed at a timing that is within the reel-in range of the BB constituent symbols (in this embodiment, the combination "white 7-plum-plum") on all reels, BB will be won and the game state will transition to a special game state. On the other hand, if the stop operation is performed at a timing that is outside the reel-in range of the BB constituent symbols on any reel, it will result in a loss where no combination is won, and the BB win will be carried over to the next game or later, transitioning to the normal game state (inside).

BB + 3 coins is a combination in which BB and 3 coins are won. When BB + 3 coins is won, regardless of the order or timing of the stop operation, 3 coins will always be won, with the payout of 3 medals, and the BB win will be carried over to the next game or later, and the game will transition to the normal game state (internal).

Composite minor win A is a win when all main minor wins and specific minor wins A to C that make up the navigation minor win are won. When Composite minor win A is won, a specific main minor win accompanied by the payout of 15 medals will always be won, regardless of the order or timing of the stop operation.

Composite minor prize B is a prize in which all the sub-minor prizes that make up the navigation minor prize, as well as 1 and 3 coins, are won. When Composite minor prize B is won, regardless of the order of the stop operation or the timing of the stop operation, 1 coin will always be won, which will result in the payout of 1 medal.

The items selected in the internal lottery (including non-winners) are Non-winner, Normal Replay A, Normal Replay B, Normal Replay C, Weak Chance Replay A, Weak Chance Replay B, Strong Chance Replay A, Strong Chance Replay B, Navigation Small Winner, Special Small Winner, 3 coins, BB, BB + 3 coins, Composite Small Winner A, and Composite Small Winner B, each of which is assigned a winning number (general win) and a winning number (special win), and the winning number (general win) and the winning number (special win) corresponding to the result of the internal lottery are set in RAM 41c.

In more detail, the winning number (general role) is assigned as 0 for all non-winners (those who did not win any general role) and BB, a special role that does not include a general role; 1 to 25 are assigned in order to the general roles Normal Replay A, Normal Replay B, Normal Replay C, Weak Chance Replay A, Weak Chance Replay B, Strong Chance Replay A, Strong Chance Replay B, Navi Small Role, Specific Small Role, 3 Cards, Composite Small Role A, and Composite Small Role B; and 23, the same as 3 cards, is assigned to BB + 3 cards, which is a general role that includes 3 cards.

The winning numbers (special roles) are assigned a 0 for non-winning (no special roles), normal replay A, normal replay B, normal replay C, weak chance replay A, weak chance replay B, strong chance replay A, strong chance replay B, navigation small role, specific small role, 3 cards, composite small role A, and composite small role B. The special role BB is assigned a 1, and BB + 3 cards, which includes the special role BB, is assigned a 1, the same as BB.

The winning number (general role) set in the winning number setting area of RAM 41c is only retained during the game in which the winning number (general role) was set, and is cleared when the game ends.

In addition, a winning number (special role) other than 0 set in the winning number setting area of RAM 41c is maintained until a special role corresponding to the winning number (special role) is won, and is cleared when the game in which the special role is won ends. In other words, once BB is won and a winning number (special role) other than 0 is set in the winning number setting area, even if the winning combination of winning numbers (special roles) cannot be completed, the winning number (special role) is not cleared and is carried over to the next game. In addition, the winning number (special role) is also cleared by switching to a setting change state.

The internal lottery targets (including non-winners) are assigned a corresponding advantageous zone transition flag of 0-4, a lottery flag 1 of 0-3, a lottery flag 2 of 0-3, and a lottery flag 3 of 0-4, and the advantageous zone transition flag and lottery flags 1-3 are set in RAM 41c according to the result of the internal lottery (winning number (general role)). The advantageous zone transition flag is referenced when making a decision on whether or not to transition to an advantageous zone. Furthermore, lottery flags 1-3 are referenced when making a decision on whether or not to make a decision on the AT state (such as the normal game number reduction lottery, the second and third AT lottery, and the first to third additional lotteries, which will be described later) and when making a lottery on the AT state.

The advantageous zone transition flag is assigned 0 to the lottery objects other than the advantageous zone transition role, and for the advantageous zone transition role, a common value is assigned to the lottery objects having common attributes that do not need to be distinguished when performing the lottery performed at the time of the advantageous zone transition, such as multiple types of push order roles and multiple lottery objects with similar winning probabilities. Therefore, when determining whether to transition to the advantageous zone, the main control unit 41 does not need to individually identify whether it is an advantageous zone transition role from each winning number (general role), and can identify whether it is an advantageous zone transition role or not depending on whether the advantageous zone transition flag is 0. In addition, when determining the probability according to the winning number (general role) in the lottery performed at the time of the advantageous zone transition, the probability according to the winning number (general role) is determined from the value of the advantageous zone transition flag, rather than determining the probability from each winning number (general role), and there is no need to determine the probability for each individual winning number (general role), and the probability according to the attribute of the lottery object can be determined by determining the probability for each advantageous zone transition flag, which is less than the number of types of winning numbers (general roles).

The lottery flag is assigned 0 to the lottery object that is not the object of the lottery related to the AT state, and for the lottery object that is the object of the lottery related to the granting of the AT, a common value is assigned to the lottery object having a common attribute that does not need to be distinguished when performing the lottery related to the AT state, such as multiple types of navigation small roles. Therefore, when performing the lottery related to the AT state, the main control unit 41 does not need to individually specify whether or not to perform the lottery from each winning number (general role), and can specify whether or not to perform the lottery related to the AT state depending on whether the lottery flag is 0. In addition, when specifying the probability according to the winning number (general role) in the lottery related to the AT state, the probability according to the winning number (general role) is specified from the value of the lottery flag, rather than specifying the probability from each winning number (general role), and there is no need to determine the probability for each winning number (general role), and the probability according to the attribute of the lottery object can be specified by determining the probability for each lottery flag that is less than the number of types of winning numbers (general roles). In addition, the lottery flags consist of lottery flags 1 to 3, which differ in the lottery objects that are excluded from the lottery related to the AT state and the lottery objects that have common attributes that do not need to be distinguished when conducting a lottery related to the AT state, and by using one of the lottery flags 1 to 3 depending on the type of lottery related to the AT state, the lottery objects that are excluded from the lottery related to the AT state can be made different depending on the type of lottery related to the AT state, and the probability for each lottery object that has a common attribute that does not need to be distinguished when conducting a lottery related to the AT state can be made different.

[About Navigation Small Roles, Specific Small Roles, and Composite Small Roles]
The following describes the navigation minor role, the specific minor role, and the composite minor role that are the subject of the internal lottery in the normal game state (non-internal/internal). In the following, the reel that stops first may be called the first stop reel, the reel that stops second may be called the second stop reel, and the reel that stops third may be called the third stop reel.

As shown in FIG. 6, the navigation minor symbols include left-center-right bell A, left-center-right bell B, left-right center bell A, left-right center bell B, center left-right bell A, center left-right bell B, center right-left bell A, center right-left bell B, right-left center bell A, right-left center bell B, right-center-left bell A, and right-center-left bell B.

The left, center, and right bells A are combinations that are won as a main minor combination with a payout of 15 medals, and the top bell A is a secondary minor combination with a payout of 1 medal. When the left, center, and right bells A are won, if the corresponding operation mode (stop operation order of the left reel, center reel, and right reel) is used, the combination of the top bell A is led to the winning line LN, and the top bell A wins. When the top bell A wins, any of bells a to c will line up on the invalid line LM1. Also, if the operation mode other than the corresponding operation mode is used when the left, center, and right bells A are won, the symbol combination of the secondary minor combination will be led to the winning line LN depending on the timing of the stop operation, and the secondary minor combination will win, or a symbol combination that does not constitute any role will be led to the winning line LN, resulting in a loss where no role wins.

The left, middle, and right bells B are combinations that are won as a main minor combination with the payout of 15 medals, and the top bell B is a secondary minor combination with the payout of 1 medal. When the left, middle, and right bells B are won, if the corresponding operation mode (stop operation order of the left reel, middle reel, and right reel) is used, the combination of the top bell B is led to the winning line LN, and the top bell B wins. When the top bell B wins, any of bells a to c will line up on the invalid line LM1. Also, if the operation mode other than the corresponding operation mode is used when the left, middle, and right bells B are won, the symbol combination of the secondary minor combination will be led to the winning line LN depending on the timing of the stop operation, and the secondary minor combination will win, or a symbol combination that does not constitute any role will be led to the winning line LN, resulting in a loss where no role wins.

The left and right center bells A are combinations that are won as a main minor combination with the payout of 15 medals, and a right downward bell A with a secondary minor combination with the payout of 1 medal. When the left and right center bells A are won, if the corresponding operation mode (stop operation order of the left reel, right reel, and center reel) is used, the combination of the right downward bell A is led to the winning line LN, and the right downward bell A wins. When the right downward bell A wins, any of the bells a to c are lined up on the invalid line LM3. Also, if the operation mode other than the corresponding operation mode is used when the left and right center bells A are won, the symbol combination of the secondary minor combination is led to the winning line LN depending on the timing of the stop operation, and the secondary minor combination wins, or a symbol combination that does not constitute any combination is led to the winning line LN, resulting in a loss where no combination wins.

The left and right center bells B are combinations that are won as a main minor combination with the payout of 15 medals, and a right downward bell B with a secondary minor combination with the payout of 1 medal. When the left and right center bells B are won, if the corresponding operation mode (stop operation order of the left reel, right reel, and center reel) is used, the right downward bell B combination is led to the winning line LN, and the right downward bell B wins. When the right downward bell B wins, any of bells a to c will line up on the invalid line LM3. Also, if the left and right center bells B are won in an operation mode other than the corresponding operation mode, the symbol combination of the secondary minor combination will be led to the winning line LN depending on the timing of the stop operation, and the secondary minor combination will win, or a symbol combination that does not constitute any role will be led to the winning line LN, resulting in a loss where no role wins.

The middle left and right bells A are the winning combination for the main minor combination with the payout of 15 medals, and the middle bell A is the winning combination for the secondary minor combination with the payout of 1 medal. When the middle left and right bells A are won, if the corresponding operation mode (stop operation order of the middle reel, left reel, and right reel) is used, the combination of the middle bell A is led to the winning line LN, and the middle bell A wins. When the middle bell A wins, any of the bells a to c will line up on the winning line LN. Also, if the operation mode other than the corresponding operation mode is used when the middle left and right bells A are won, the symbol combination of the secondary minor combination will be led to the winning line LN depending on the timing of the stop operation, and the secondary minor combination will win, or a symbol combination that does not constitute any role will be led to the winning line LN, resulting in a loss where no role wins.

The middle left and right bells B are the main minor combination with the payout of 15 medals, and the middle bell B is the secondary minor combination with the payout of 1 medal. When the middle left and right bells B are won, if the corresponding operation mode (stop operation order of the middle reel, left reel, and right reel) is used, the combination of the middle bell B is led to the winning line LN, and the middle bell B wins. When the middle bell B wins, any of the bells a to c will line up on the winning line LN. Also, if the operation mode other than the corresponding operation mode is used when the middle left and right bells B are won, the symbol combination of the secondary minor combination will be led to the winning line LN depending on the timing of the stop operation, and the secondary minor combination will win, or a symbol combination that does not constitute any combination will be led to the winning line LN, resulting in a loss where no combination wins.

The middle, right, and left bells A are combinations that are won by the right-up bell A as a main minor combination with the payout of 15 medals, along with a secondary minor combination with the payout of 1 medal. When the middle, right, and left bells A are won, if the corresponding operation mode (stop operation order of the middle reel, right reel, and left reel) is used, the combination of the right-up bell A is led to the winning line LN, and the right-up bell A wins. When the right-up bell A wins, any of the bells a to c are lined up on the invalid line LM4. Also, if the operation mode other than the corresponding operation mode is used when the middle, right, and left bells A are won, the symbol combination of the secondary minor combination is led to the winning line LN depending on the timing of the stop operation, and the secondary minor combination wins, or a symbol combination that does not constitute any role is led to the winning line LN, resulting in a loss in which no role wins.

The middle, right, and left bells B are combinations that are won as a main minor combination with the payout of 15 medals, and a right-rising bell B with a secondary minor combination with the payout of 1 medal. When the middle, right, and left bells B are won, if the corresponding operation mode (stop operation order of the middle reel, right reel, and left reel) is used, the right-rising bell B combination is led to the winning line LN, and the right-rising bell B wins. When the right-rising bell B wins, any of bells a to c is lined up on the invalid line LM4. Also, if the operation mode other than the corresponding operation mode is used when the middle, right, and left bells B are won, the symbol combination of the secondary minor combination is led to the winning line LN depending on the timing of the stop operation, and the secondary minor combination wins, or a symbol combination that does not constitute any combination is led to the winning line LN, resulting in a loss where no combination wins.

The right, left, and center bells A are the main minor combination with the payout of 15 medals, and the lower bell A is the secondary minor combination with the payout of 1 medal. When the right, left, and center bells A are won, if the corresponding operation mode (stop operation order of the right reel, left reel, and center reel) is used, the combination of the lower bell A is guided to the winning line LN, and the lower bell A wins. When the lower bell A wins, any of the bells a to c will line up on the invalid line LM2. Also, if the right, left, and center bells A are won, if the operation mode other than the corresponding operation mode is used, the symbol combination of the secondary minor combination will be guided to the winning line LN depending on the timing of the stop operation, and the secondary minor combination will win, or a symbol combination that does not constitute any role will be guided to the winning line LN, resulting in a loss where no role wins.

The right, left, and middle bells B are combinations that are won as a main minor combination with a payout of 15 medals, and the lower bell B is a secondary minor combination with a payout of 1 medal. When the right, left, and middle bells B are won, if the corresponding operation mode (stop operation order of the right reel, left reel, and middle reel) is used, the combination of the lower bell B is led to the winning line LN, and the lower bell B wins. When the lower bell B wins, any of bells a to c is lined up on the invalid line LM2. Also, if the right, left, and middle bells B are won, if the operation mode is other than the corresponding operation mode, the symbol combination of the secondary minor combination is led to the winning line LN depending on the timing of the stop operation, and the secondary minor combination will win, or a symbol combination that does not constitute any role will be led to the winning line LN, resulting in a loss where no role wins.

Right-Centre-Left Bell A is a combination that wins as a main minor combination with the payout of 15 medals, and a small mountain bell A with a secondary minor combination with the payout of 1 medal. When Right-Centre-Left Bell A is won, if the corresponding operation mode (stop operation order of the right reel, middle reel, and left reel) is used, the combination of small mountain bell A is led to the winning line LN, and small mountain bell A wins. When small mountain bell A wins, any of bells a to c is lined up on the invalid line LM6. Also, if the operation mode other than the corresponding operation mode is used when Right-Centre-Left Bell A is won, the symbol combination of the secondary minor combination is led to the winning line LN depending on the timing of the stop operation, and the secondary minor combination wins, or a symbol combination that does not constitute any role is led to the winning line LN, resulting in a loss where no role wins.

The right-center-left bell B is a combination that wins as a main minor combination with the payout of 15 medals, along with a small mountain bell B and a secondary minor combination with the payout of 1 medal. When the right-center-left bell B is won, if the corresponding operation mode (stop operation order of the right reel, center reel, and left reel) is used, the combination of the small mountain bell B is led to the winning line LN, and the small mountain bell B wins. When the small mountain bell B wins, any of the bells a to c will line up on the invalid line LM6. Also, if the operation mode other than the corresponding operation mode is used when the right-center-left bell B is won, the symbol combination of the secondary minor combination will be led to the winning line LN depending on the timing of the stop operation, and the secondary minor combination will win, or a symbol combination that does not constitute any role will be led to the winning line LN, resulting in a loss where no role wins.

The main minor roles that make up the navigation minor roles, the middle bells A and B, both have bells a to c that line up on the winning line LN, but the symbol combinations that line up on the winning line LN are different. The main minor roles that make up the navigation minor roles, the upper bells A and B, both have bells a to c that line up on the invalid line LM1, but the symbol combinations that line up on the winning line LN are different. The main minor roles that make up the navigation minor roles, the lower bells A and B, both have bells a to c that line up on the invalid line LM2, but the symbol combinations that line up on the winning line LN are different. The main minor roles that make up the navigation minor roles, the downward-right bells A and B, both have bells a to c that line up on the invalid line LM3, but the symbol combinations that line up on the winning line LN are different. The main minor roles that make up the navigation minor roles, the upward-right bells A and B, both have bells a to c that line up on the invalid line LM4, but the symbol combinations that line up on the winning line LN are different. In addition, of the main minor symbols that make up the navigation minor symbol, Koyama Bell A and B are both lining up with any of Bells a to c on the invalid line LM6, but the symbol combinations that line up on the winning line LN are different.

The left specific minor win is a win in which a specific minor win A with a payout of 15 medals is won together with one with a payout of one medal. When the left specific minor win is won, if the first reel is operated as the left reel (stop operation order of the left reel, center reel, and right reel, or stop operation order of the left reel, right reel, and center reel), a symbol combination of one is drawn to the winning line LN, and one is won. When the left specific minor win is won, if the first reel is operated as the middle reel or the right reel (stop operation order of the middle reel, left reel, and right reel, stop operation order of the middle reel, right reel, and left reel, stop operation order of the right reel, left reel, and center reel, or stop operation order of the right reel, center reel, and left reel), a symbol combination of the specific minor win A is drawn to the winning line LN, and the specific minor win A is won.

The medium specific minor win is a win that is won together with the specific minor win B, which involves the payout of 15 medals, and the 1 coin, which involves the payout of 1 medal. When the medium specific minor win is won, if the first reel is operated in an operation mode in which the center reel is the center reel (the stop operation sequence of the center reel, left reel, and right reel, or the stop operation sequence of the center reel, right reel, and left reel), a symbol combination of one coin is drawn to the winning line LN, and one coin is won. When the medium specific minor win is won, if the first reel is operated in an operation mode in which the left reel or right reel is the left reel or right reel (the stop operation sequence of the left reel, center reel, and right reel, the stop operation sequence of the left reel, right reel, and center reel, the stop operation sequence of the right reel, left reel, and center reel, or the stop operation sequence of the right reel, center reel, and left reel), a symbol combination of the specific minor win B is drawn to the winning line LN, and the specific minor win B is won.

The right specific minor role is a role that is won together with the specific minor role C with the payout of 15 medals and 1 with the payout of 1 medal. When the right specific minor role is won, if the first stopped reel is operated in an operation mode in which the right reel is the right reel (stop operation order of the right reel, left reel, and center reel, or stop operation order of the right reel, center reel, and left reel), a symbol combination of 1 is led to the winning line LN, and 1 is won. When the right specific minor role is won, if the first stopped reel is operated in an operation mode in which the left reel or center reel is the left reel or center reel (stop operation order of the left reel, center reel, and right reel, stop operation order of the left reel, right reel, and center reel, stop operation order of the center reel, left reel, and right reel, or stop operation order of the center reel, right reel, and left reel), a symbol combination of the specific minor role C is led to the winning line LN, and the specific minor role C is won. The specific small prizes A, B, and C all involve the payout of 15 medals, but the symbol combinations that line up on the winning line LN are different.

Composite minor prize 1 is a prize in which all the main minor prizes that make up the navigation minor prize, namely the upper bells A and B, the middle bells A and B, the lower bells A and B, the downward right bells A and B, the upward right bells A and B, the small mountain bells A and B, and the specific minor prizes A, B and C, are simultaneously won. When composite minor prize 1 is won, regardless of the order of the stopping operations or the timing of the stopping operations, one of the symbol combinations of middle bells A and B, which is accompanied by the payout of 15 medals, will always be led to the winning line LN, and one of the middle bells A and B will win.

Composite minor prize 2 is a prize in which all the sub-minor prizes that make up the navigation minor prize, as well as 1 and 3 coins, are won. When Composite minor prize 2 is won, regardless of the stop operation order or the stop operation timing, a single symbol combination that accompanies the payout of one medal is always derived to the winning line LN, and one medal is won.

[Regarding control related to navigation small roles, specific small roles, and composite small roles]
After the internal lottery, the main control unit 41 transmits an internal winning command capable of identifying the result of the internal lottery to the sub-control unit 91, and the sub-control unit 91 determines the content of the presentation according to the result of the internal lottery identified from the internal winning command, and executes the presentation according to the determined content of the presentation.

As shown in FIG. 6, when a navigation minor wins in an internal lottery, the main control unit 41 transmits to the sub-control unit 91 an internal winning command indicating the winning number 8 common to all navigation minor wins, regardless of the type of navigation minor win or the corresponding operation mode, in other words, an internal winning command that makes it possible to identify that a navigation minor win has been won but does not identify the corresponding operation mode, regardless of whether a navigation notification is performed or not.

In addition, as shown in FIG. 6, when either the left-center-right bell A or the left-center-right bell B wins and a navigation notification is issued, the main control unit 41 displays the navigation number "1" on the game aid display 12, thereby issuing a navigation notification that encourages the player to stop the left reel, center reel, and right reel in the stopping operation order (left-center-right), i.e., in the operation mode that will win the main minor prize.

Also, as shown in FIG. 6, if either the left/right center bell A or the left/right center bell B wins and a navigation notification is issued, the navigation number "2" is displayed on the game aid display 12, and a navigation notification is issued to encourage the player to stop the left reel, right reel, and center reel in the stopping operation order (left/right/center), that is, in the operation mode that will win the main minor prize.

Also, as shown in FIG. 6, if either the center left/right bell A or the center left/right bell B wins and a navigation notification is issued, the navigation number "3" is displayed on the game assistance display 12, and a navigation notification is issued to encourage the player to stop the center reel, left reel, and right reel in the stopping operation order (center left/right), that is, in the operation mode that will win the main minor prize.

Also, as shown in FIG. 6, if either center right left bell A or center right left bell B wins and a navigation notification is issued, the navigation number "4" is displayed on the game aid display 12, and a navigation notification is issued to encourage the player to stop the center reel, right reel, and left reel in the stopping operation order (center right left), that is, in the operation mode that will win the main minor prize.

Also, as shown in FIG. 6, if either the right-left-center bell A or the right-left-center bell B wins and a navigation notification is issued, the navigation number "5" is displayed on the game aid display 12, and a navigation notification is issued to encourage the player to stop the right reel, left reel, and center reel in the stopping operation order (right-left-center), that is, in the operation mode that will win the main minor prize.

Also, as shown in FIG. 6, if either the right-center-left bell A or the right-center-left bell B wins and a navigation notification is issued, the navigation number "6" is displayed on the game aid display 12, and a navigation notification is issued to encourage the player to stop the right reel, center reel, and left reel in the stopping operation order (right-center-left), that is, in the operation mode that will win the main minor prize.

In this way, even if the type of navigation minor prize is different, if a navigation minor prize that has a common operation mode for winning the main minor prize is won, a common navigation notification will be given.

In addition, when the main control unit 41 does not perform a navigation notification when a navigation minor wins, after sending an internal winning command, it sends a navigation command capable of identifying the navigation number "0", which does not identify the operation mode corresponding to the navigation minor win, while, as shown in FIG. 6, when either the left-center-right bell A or the left-center-right bell B is won to perform a navigation notification, it sends to the sub-control unit 91 a navigation command capable of identifying the navigation number "1", which indicates that the corresponding stop operation order is left-center-right, when either the left-right-center bell A or the left-right-center bell B is won to perform a navigation notification, it sends to the sub-control unit 91 a navigation command capable of identifying the navigation number "2", which indicates that the corresponding stop operation order is left-center, when either the center-left-right bell A or the center-left-right bell B is won to perform a navigation notification, it sends to the sub-control unit 91 a navigation command capable of identifying the navigation number "3", which indicates that the corresponding stop operation order is left-right-center, when either the center-left-right bell A or the center-left-right bell B is won to perform a navigation notification, The sub-control unit 91 is sent a navigation command capable of identifying the navigation number "3" indicating that the stop operation order is center left or right, and if either center right left bell A or center right left bell B is selected to perform a navigation notification, the sub-control unit 91 is sent a navigation command capable of identifying the navigation number "4" indicating that the corresponding stop operation order is center right or left, and if either right left center bell A or right left center bell B is selected to perform a navigation notification, the sub-control unit 91 is sent a navigation command capable of identifying the navigation number "5" indicating that the corresponding stop operation order is right left center, and if either right center left bell A or right center left bell B is selected to perform a navigation notification, the sub-control unit 91 is sent a navigation command capable of identifying the navigation number "6" indicating that the corresponding operation mode is right center left.

In this way, even if the type of navigation minor win is different, if a navigation minor win that corresponds to the same stop operation sequence is won, a common navigation command is sent to the sub-control unit 91.

As shown in FIG. 6, when any of the specific minor roles is won in the internal lottery, the main control unit 41 transmits to the sub-control unit 91 an internal winning command indicating the winning number 20 common to all specific minor roles regardless of the type of specific minor role, that is, an internal winning command that can identify that a specific minor role has been won but cannot identify the type of specific minor role, the operation mode to win one coin, or the operation mode to win any of the specific minor roles A, B, or C, regardless of whether a navigation notification is performed or not.

As shown in FIG. 6, when the left specific minor win is generated and a navigation notification is issued in the normal state and premonition state described below, the main control unit 41 displays the navigation number "7" on the game auxiliary display 12 to prompt the player to perform the first stop of the left reel, i.e., a stop operation in an operation mode that will win one coin, and when the left specific minor win is generated and a navigation notification is issued in the CZ state and AT state described below, the main control unit 41 displays the navigation number "3" on the game auxiliary display 12 to prompt the player to perform the stop operation in the stop operation order (center left and right) of the center reel, left reel, and right reel, i.e., a stop operation in one of the multiple operation modes that will win the specific minor win A.

As shown in FIG. 6, when a medium specific minor win is generated and a navigation notification is issued in the normal state and premonition state described below, the main control unit 41 displays the navigation number "8" on the game auxiliary display 12 to prompt the player to perform the first stop of the center reel, i.e., a stop operation in an operation mode that will win one coin, and when a medium specific minor win is generated and a navigation notification is issued in the CZ state and AT state described below, the main control unit 41 displays the navigation number "5" on the game auxiliary display 12 to prompt the player to perform the stop operation in the stop operation order of the right reel, left reel, and center reel (right, left, center), i.e., a stop operation in one of the multiple operation modes that will win the specific minor win B.

As shown in FIG. 6, when the right specific minor win is generated and a navigation notification is issued in the normal state and premonition state described below, the main control unit 41 displays the navigation number "9" on the game auxiliary display 12 to prompt the player to perform the first stop of the right reel, i.e., a stop operation in an operation mode that will win one coin, and when the right specific minor win is generated and a navigation notification is issued in the CZ state and AT state described below, the main control unit 41 displays the navigation number "1" on the game auxiliary display 12 to prompt the player to perform the stop operation in the stop operation order of the left reel, center reel, and right reel (left, center, right), i.e., a stop operation in one of the multiple operation modes that will win the specific minor win C.

In this way, the stop operation sequence for winning the specific small role A when the left specific small role is won includes the stop operation sequence for winning the main small role when the center left and right bells A and B are won, and a common navigation notification is performed when the left specific small role is won in the CZ state and the AT state and the operation mode for winning the specific small role A is notified, and when the center left and right bells A and B are won in the CZ state and the AT state and the operation mode for winning the main small role is notified. Also, the stop operation sequence for winning the specific small role B when the center specific small role is won includes the stop operation sequence for winning the main small role when the right left and center bells A and B are won, and a common navigation notification is performed when the center specific small role is won in the CZ state and the AT state and the operation mode for winning the specific small role B is notified, and when the right left and center bells A and B are won in the CZ state and the AT state and the operation mode for winning the main small role is notified. In addition, the stop operation sequence for winning the specific minor role C when the right specific minor role is won includes the stop operation sequence for winning the main minor role when the left, center, and right bells A and B are won, and a common navigation notification is given when an operation mode for winning the specific minor role C is notified when the right specific minor role is won in the CZ state and AT state, and when an operation mode for winning the main minor role is notified when the left, center, and right bells A and B are won in the CZ state and AT state.

When the main control unit 41 does not perform navigation notification when any of the specific minor roles is won, it sends an internal winning command, and then sends a navigation command that can identify the navigation number "0" which does not identify which one has been won. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 6, in the normal state and premonition state described below, when the left specific minor role is won and a navigation notification is performed, it sends to the sub-control unit 91 a navigation command that can identify the navigation number "7" indicating that the corresponding stop operation sequence is to stop the left reel first. When the center specific minor role is won and a navigation notification is performed, it sends to the sub-control unit 91 a navigation command that can identify the navigation number "8" indicating that the corresponding stop operation sequence is to stop the center reel first. When the right specific minor role is won and a navigation notification is performed, it sends to the sub-control unit 91 a navigation command that can identify the navigation number "9" indicating that the corresponding stop operation sequence is to stop the right reel first.

In addition, in the CZ state and AT state described below, if a left specific minor win is won and a navigation notification is performed, a navigation command capable of identifying the navigation number "3" indicating that the corresponding stop operation order is center, left, right, is sent to the sub-control unit 91, if a middle specific minor win is won and a navigation notification is performed, a navigation command capable of identifying the navigation number "5" indicating that the corresponding stop operation order is right, left, center is sent to the sub-control unit 91, and if a right specific minor win is won and a navigation notification is performed, a navigation command capable of identifying the navigation number "1" indicating that the corresponding stop operation order is left, center, right is sent to the sub-control unit 91.

In this way, a common navigation command is sent to the sub-control unit 91 when an operation mode in which a left specific small role is won and a specific small role A is won in the CZ state and AT state, and when an operation mode in which the center left and right bells A and B are won and a main small role is won in the CZ state and AT state, a common navigation command is sent to the sub-control unit 91. Also, when an operation mode in which a center specific small role is won and a specific small role B is won in the CZ state and AT state, and when an operation mode in which the right left and center bells A and B are won and a main small role is won in the CZ state and AT state, a common navigation command is sent to the sub-control unit 91. Also, when an operation mode in which a right specific small role is won and a specific small role C is won in the CZ state and AT state, and when an operation mode in which the left center right bells A and B are won and a main small role is won in the CZ state and AT state, a common navigation command is sent to the sub-control unit 91.

[About the probability of winning the navigation small prize, specific small prize, and small prize that constitutes the composite small prize]
In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 7, in the normal gaming state (non-inner middle/inner middle), the winning probability of left, middle, and right bell A that wins the top bell A, the winning probability of left, middle, and right bell B that wins the top bell B, the winning probability of left and right middle bell A that wins the right downward bell A, the winning probability of left and right middle bell B that wins the right downward bell B, the winning probability of middle left and right bell A that wins the middle bell A, the winning probability of middle left and right bell B that wins the middle bell B, the winning probability of middle right and left bell A that wins the right upward bell A, and the winning probability of right upward bell B The winning probability of a winning middle, right, or left bell B, the winning probability of a winning right and left middle bell A that wins the lower bell A, the winning probability of a winning right and left middle bell B that wins the lower bell B, the winning probability of a winning right and left bell A that wins the small mountain bell A, and the winning probability of a winning right and left middle bell B that wins the small mountain bell B are all 4000/65536, and the winning probability of a left specific small role that wins a specific small role A, the winning probability of a middle specific small role that wins a specific small role B, and the winning probability of a middle specific small role that wins a specific small role C are all 1345/65536.

In addition, in the special game state, the winning probability of composite minor win 1, which is a win for all main minor wins, i.e. upper bells A and B, middle bells A and B, lower bells A and B, downward right bells A and B, upward right bells A and B, small mountain bells A and B, and specific minor wins A, B, and C, is 4001/65536, which is set higher than the winning probability (4000/65536) of each of the main minor wins in the normal game state (not inside/inside).

In addition, the probability of winning the main minor role in the special game state (4001/65536) is set lower than the probability of winning any of the main minor roles in the normal game state (not inside/inside) (48000/65536). In other words, the probability of winning each of the main minor roles in the normal game state (not inside/inside) is set lower than the probability of winning the main minor role in the special game state, but the probability of winning the main minor role in the special game state is set lower than the probability of winning any of the main minor roles in the normal game state (not inside/inside).

For this reason, for example, if there is only one type of main minor role that can be won in a navigation minor role that corresponds to the same operation mode, the probability of winning each of the main minor roles in the normal game state (not inside, inside) will be high, and if the probability of winning the main minor role in the special game state is set higher than that, the probability of winning the main minor role in the special game state will be relatively high. However, in this embodiment, in a configuration in which the probability of winning the main minor role in the special game state is set higher than the probability of winning each of the main minor roles in the normal game state (not inside, inside), by setting multiple types of main minor roles (two types in this embodiment) that can be won in a navigation minor role that corresponds to the same operation mode, the probability of winning each of the main minor roles in the normal game state (not inside, inside) will decrease, and it will be possible to decrease the probability of winning the main minor role in the special game state accordingly.

In addition, the probability of winning specific minor roles A, B, and C in the normal game state (not inside/inside) is 1345/65536, respectively, which is set lower than the probability of winning each of the main minor roles in the normal game state (not inside/inside) (4000/65536). For this reason, the probability of winning the left, center, and right specific minor roles, which have a 2/3 probability of winning 15 medals, is not excessively high.

In addition, the winning probability of composite minor win 1, in which all main minor wins and specific minor wins A, B, and C are won in the special game state, is 4001/65536, which is higher than the winning probability (4000/65536) of each main minor win in the normal game state (not inside/inside), and is set higher than the winning probability (1345/65536) of each specific minor win A, B, and C in the normal game state (not inside/inside).

In addition, the probability of winning the main minor role in the special game state (4001/65536) and the probability of winning the specific minor roles A, B, and C in the special game state (4001/65536) are set lower than the probability of winning the main minor role or the specific minor roles A, B, and C in the normal game state (52035/65536) in the normal game state (not inside/inside). In other words, the probability of winning the main minor role and the specific minor roles A, B, and C in the normal game state (not inside/inside) is set lower than the probability of winning the main minor role and the specific minor roles A, B, and C in the special game state, but the probability of winning the main minor role and the specific minor roles A, B, and C in the special game state is set lower than the probability of winning any of the main minor roles and the specific minor roles A, B, and C in the normal game state (not inside/inside).

In addition, if there is only one type of specific minor role, the probability of winning the specific minor role in the normal game state (not inside/inside) is high, and if the probability of winning the specific minor role or main minor role in the special game state is set higher than that, the probability of winning the specific minor role or main minor role in the special game state will be relatively high. However, in this embodiment, the probability of winning the specific minor role and main minor role in the special game state is set higher than the probability of winning the specific minor role in the normal game state (not inside/inside). By setting multiple types of specific minor roles (three types in this embodiment), the individual probability of winning specific minor roles A, B, and C in the normal game state (not inside/inside) is reduced, and it is possible to reduce the probability of winning specific minor roles A, B, and C and the main minor role in the special game state accordingly.

[About the game area]
As shown in FIG. 9, the main control unit 41 is capable of controlling the gaming area to be either a normal area or an advantageous area.

The normal zone is a game zone in which no navigation notification is given, and begins when the next game is started after the advantageous zone ends. After that, the normal zone ends in a game in which a role that transitions to an advantageous zone is won in an internal lottery in a game controlled to a game state other than the special game state. In the normal zone, the zone display LED 19 is always controlled to be off.

The advantageous zone is a game zone in which a navigation notification may be performed, and is a game zone that is more advantageous to the player than the normal zone because a navigation notification may be executed. The advantageous zone begins when an internal lottery is won to determine that a transition to the advantageous zone will occur in a game controlled to a game state other than a special game state in a game in the normal zone, and the next game is started. The advantageous zone then ends when the end conditions for the advantageous zone (end conditions 1 to 3 described below) are met. The main control unit 41 turns on the zone display LED 19 at the start of the advantageous zone, making it possible for the player to recognize that they are in the advantageous zone. The main control unit 41 then turns off the zone display LED 19 when the advantageous zone ends, ending the zone display.

In this embodiment, the main control unit 41 is configured to start notifying the player that the game is in an advantageous zone by turning on the zone display LED 19 at the start of the game when the advantageous zone begins, but it may also be configured to start notifying the player that the game is in an advantageous zone by turning on the zone display LED 19 at the start of a game in which the medal payout rate (number of medals paid out/number of bets) may exceed 100% by first issuing a navigation notification after the start of the advantageous zone.

In the advantageous zone, if a specific notification condition is met (in this embodiment, the zone is controlled and the navigation target role or specific minor role is won in an internal lottery), a navigation notification can be issued, and the player is notified of the operation mode of stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R that is advantageous to the player.

When the main control unit 41 is controlling in the advantageous zone and the navigation target role is selected in the internal lottery, it can control the navigation notification (such as control to display the navigation number on the game assistance display 12, control to send a navigation command that can identify the navigation number, etc.) to notify the player of the operation mode of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R that is advantageous to the player, and the advantageous zone is a game zone that is more advantageous to the player than the normal zone.

The conditions for ending the advantageous zone include End Condition 1, which is met when the number of games in the advantageous zone (advantageous zone game number) reaches a first specified number (1500 games in this embodiment) set as the upper limit number of games, End Condition 2, which is met when the net increase in the number of medals after the increase or decrease in the number of medals in the advantageous zone changes from a decreasing trend to an increasing trend, exceeds a second specified number (2400 in this embodiment) set as the upper limit number, and End Condition 3, which is met when a predetermined arbitrary condition is met (in this embodiment, the number of games remaining in the advantageous zone at the time when the CZ state ends without transitioning to the AT state is less than 500G, and the end condition of the AT state is met), and the advantageous zone ends when at least one of End Conditions 1 to 3 is met.

In this embodiment, when the gaming zone is controlled to the normal zone, the gaming zone is transitioned to the favorable zone by winning a predetermined favorable zone transition role. However, when the gaming zone is controlled to the normal zone, a favorable zone transition lottery is held by winning a favorable zone transition lottery target role in an internal lottery, and the gaming zone is transitioned to the favorable zone by winning the favorable zone transition lottery.

[Initialization due to setting changes]
Next, the initialization of the game state and the game section accompanying the setting change will be described. When the main control unit 41 transitions to the setting change state, it initializes a part of the area stored in the RAM 41c. At this time, the information on the game state and the information on the game section are initialized.

The information regarding the game state includes a game state flag indicating the game state and a BB winning flag, and by initializing the information regarding the game state upon transition to the setting change state, regardless of whether the game state before transitioning to the setting change state was the normal game state (not inside), the normal game state (inside), or the special game state, the game state flag and the BB winning flag are initialized and the game is controlled to the normal game state (not inside).

In addition, the information regarding the game zone includes a favorable zone flag that indicates a favorable zone, and the information regarding the game zone is initialized upon transition to the setting change state, so that whether the game zone before transitioning to the setting change state was a normal zone or a favorable zone, the favorable zone flag is initialized and the game zone is controlled to the normal zone.

In addition, the information regarding the game zone includes information related to the AT state (such as information related to the advantageous zone state described below), and by initializing the information regarding the game zone upon transition to the setting change state, whether the game zone before transitioning to the setting change state was a normal zone or an advantageous zone, the information related to the AT state is initialized and the information related to the previous AT state is not carried over.

[Main processing]
The control content of the main processing performed by the main control unit 41 will be described with reference to Fig. 8. The main processing is repeatedly executed for each unit of play. One cycle of the main processing corresponds to one unit of the game.

As shown in FIG. 8, the main control unit 41 first performs a game start waiting process (Sa1) to carry out processing from the end of control of the previous game to starting the next game. In the game start waiting process, a process is carried out to set the number of bets in response to the insertion of medals, etc., and when the operation of the start switch 7 is detected with the specified number of bets set, a process is carried out to start the next game.

Next, when the game starts, an internal lottery process (Sa2) is performed to determine whether or not a winning combination is allowed to occur (internal lottery). In the internal lottery process, an internal lottery is performed to determine whether or not a winning combination is allowed to occur (i.e., whether or not derivation of a display result is allowed) based on preset setting values (1-6) in the slot machine 1 and a random number value for the internal lottery obtained simultaneously with the start of the game by detecting the start switch 7. Then, a winning number corresponding to the winning combination (0 in the case of a loss) is stored in a specified area of the RAM 41c so that the winning result of the internal lottery can be identified.

Next, a favorable zone transition flag generation process (Sa3) is performed to convert the winning number into a favorable zone transition flag, and a lottery flag generation process (Sa4) is performed to convert the winning number into a lottery flag. In the favorable zone transition flag generation process, the favorable zone transition flag conversion table is used to obtain the value of the favorable zone transition flag corresponding to the winning number, and this is stored in a specified area of RAM 41c. In addition, in the lottery flag generation process, the lottery flag conversion table is used to obtain the values of lottery flags 1 to 3 corresponding to the winning number, and these are each stored in a specified area of RAM 41c.

Next, a ball output control process (Sa5) is performed at the start of play, which performs processing related to the play zone and processing related to the navigation notification when the game is started. In the processing related to the play zone, processing is performed to transition to the advantageous zone when a favorable zone transition role is won in the normal zone, and in the processing related to the navigation notification, processing related to transition from the normal state to the CZ state, transition from the CZ state to the AT state, and management of the AT state is performed in the advantageous zone, which will be described later. In particular, in the advantageous zone, the first AT lottery, mode lottery, normal game number lottery, third AT lottery, second additional lottery, and third additional lottery, which will be described later, are performed depending on the result of the internal lottery and the advantageous zone state.

Next, a game start command transmission process (Sa6) is performed to identify that a game has started, and a group of control state commands including a number of commands that can identify various control states at the start of a game is set in a command queue and sequentially transmitted to the sub-control unit 91.

Next, after the game start command transmission process, a freeze process (Sa7) is performed to control the freeze state that delays the progress of the game for a predetermined period of time. In the freeze process, it is determined whether or not it has been decided to control the game to the freeze state when the start switch 7 is operated to start the game, and if it is determined that it has been decided to control the game to the freeze state, the progress of the game is delayed for a predetermined period of time. In addition, when a reel effect that changes the reels is performed in the freeze state, a process is performed to change the reels in a change mode according to the type of reel effect.

Next, after the freeze process is completed, a game start setting process (Sa8) is performed to set the predetermined start time of the reel rotation. In the game start setting process, the reel rotation start process associated with the start of the game is performed, and the reel starts rotating toward a constant speed rotation.

Next, after the game start setting process, external signal processing at the start of rotation (Sa9) is performed, which outputs an external output signal at the start of rotation (such as a medal IN signal indicating the number of medals used in the game) from a specified output port to external devices such as a call lamp, hall computer, and test device.

Next, after external signal processing at the start of rotation, a reel stop process (Sa10) is performed to control the stopping of the reels. In the reel stop process, if a navigation notification is performed, the game aid display 12 notifies the operation mode corresponding to the winning number. Furthermore, if all reels are rotating at a constant speed, acceptance of a stop operation for the rotating reels is enabled, and the system waits until the player performs a reel stop operation. Then, when a valid stop operation is detected for a reel for which a stop operation is enabled, reel stop control is performed to stop the reel for which a valid stop operation has been performed. This reel stop control is repeatedly performed for the rotating reels, and the reel stop process is terminated when the rotation of all reels is stopped.

Next, after the reel stopping process, a winning search process (Sa11) is performed. In the winning search process, a winning symbol combination is searched for based on the symbol combination stopped on reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, and a winning flag indicating whether or not a win has been made and the number of medals to be paid out in response to the win are set in a specified area of RAM 41c.

Next, after the winning search process, a gaming machine information calculation process (Sa12) is performed to compile the game history used to calculate the gaming machine information to be displayed on the gaming machine information display 50. The gaming machine information includes the payout ratio of the special feature since the gaming machine was shipped (total number of medals paid out in special feature games since the gaming machine was shipped/total number of medals paid out since the gaming machine was shipped), the payout ratio of the special feature during a predetermined period (past 6000 games) (total number of medals paid out in special feature games during a predetermined period/total number of medals paid out during a predetermined period), the consecutive payout ratio of the special feature since the gaming machine was shipped (total number of medals paid out in special feature games during a predetermined period/total number of medals paid out during a predetermined period), the consecutive payout ratio of the special feature during a predetermined period (past 6000 games) (total number of medals paid out in special feature games during a predetermined period/total number of medals paid out during a predetermined period), and the payout ratio of the special feature with instructions since the gaming machine was shipped. (total number of medals paid out in games in which a navigation notification has been made since the gaming machine was shipped/total number of medals paid out since the gaming machine was shipped), instruction-included device payout ratio for a specified period (past 6000 games) (total number of medals paid out in games in which a navigation notification has been made during a specified period/total number of medals paid out during a specified period), medal payout rate since the gaming machine was shipped (total number of medals paid out since the gaming machine was shipped/total number of medals used during a specified period), medal payout rate for a specified period (total number of medals paid out during a specified period/total number of medals used during a specified period), etc. In the gaming machine information calculation process, the playing history used to calculate the gaming machine information is tallied, and the gaming machine information is calculated based on the tallied results.

Next, a special game state end check process (Sa13) is performed. In the special game state end check process, if the game is controlled to the special game state, it is determined whether or not the end condition is met. Next, a game state setting process (Sa14) is performed. In the game state setting process, the game state of the next game is set based on the winning data set by the winning search process and the results of the special game state end check process.

Next, a ball output control process (Sa15) at the end of play is performed, which performs processing related to the play area and processing related to the navigation notification at the timing when the game ends. In the processing related to the play area, a process to transition to the normal area is performed when the end condition of the favorable area is met in the favorable area, and in the processing related to the navigation notification, processing related to the transition from the normal state to the CZ state, the transition from the CZ state to the AT state, the transition from the CZ state or the AT state to the normal state, and management of the AT state is performed in the favorable area, which will be described later. In particular, in the favorable area, a lottery to reduce the number of normal games, a second AT lottery, and a first additional lottery, which will be described later, are performed depending on the result of the internal lottery and the favorable area state.

Next, a game end command transmission process (Sa16) is performed to set a group of control state commands, including multiple commands that can specify various control states at the end of one game, in a command queue and transmit them sequentially to the sub-control unit 91.

Next, after the end-of-game command transmission process, a payout process is performed to award a number of medals according to the winnings that have occurred as a result of the game (Sa17). In the payout process, a predetermined number of medals is awarded to the player for each winning that has occurred according to the winnings, and the number of medals awarded is added to the credits. When the credits reach the upper limit (50 in this embodiment), the medals that have not been added to the credits are paid out from the medal payout opening 9.

Next, after the payout process, external signal processing at the end of the game (Sa18) is performed, which outputs an external output signal at the end of the game (such as a medal OUT signal indicating the number of medals awarded) from a specified output port to external devices such as a call lamp, hall computer, or test device.

Next, a game end setting process is performed (Sa19). In the game end setting process, it is determined whether or not the replay symbol combination has stopped on reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, and if the replay symbol combination has stopped, the process of setting the number of bets to replay in the next game, setting the replay flag in a specified area of RAM 41c, controlling the replay LED 20 to the ON state (lighted state), etc. is performed.

Next, advantageous zone end processing is performed (Sa20). In the advantageous zone end processing, it is determined whether or not an advantageous zone end flag, which indicates that the advantageous zone is to end, is set in a specified area of RAM 41c, and if it is determined that the advantageous zone end flag is set, advantageous zone data initialization processing is performed to initialize a specified area in the memory area of RAM 41c in which data related to the control of the advantageous zone is stored, and to end the advantageous zone. As a result, if the zone display LED 19 is in a lit state, it is turned off.

Next, after the advantageous zone end process, an initialization process (Sa21) is performed. In the initialization process, the area of RAM 41c to be initialized in the game is set, and the data stored in the set area is initialized. Then, after the initialization process, the process returns to Sa1.

Then, steps Sa1 to Sa21 are repeated. When the main process is completed, the process related to the control of one unit of game is completed, and the main process is repeatedly executed for each unit of game.

[About the flow from normal section to AT state]
Next, a flow in which the main control unit 41 controls the transmission from the normal section to the AT state will be described with reference to FIG.

When a favorable zone transition role is selected by an internal lottery during a game played within the normal zone, the main control unit 41 transitions to the favorable zone from the next game. In the favorable zone, the game is controlled to multiple types of favorable zone states, including a normal state, a premonition state, a CZ (chance zone) state, and an AT state.

The normal state is a state in which no navigation notification is given when the navigation minor wins, and a navigation notification is given to inform the player of the operation mode for winning one coin when a specific minor wins, and is a relatively disadvantageous state for the player. The premonition state is a state to which the player transitions after the normal state ends, in which no navigation notification is given when the navigation minor wins, and a navigation notification is given to inform the player of the operation mode for winning one coin when a specific minor wins, but then the player transitions to the CZ state within 20 games, and in this respect it is a more advantageous state for the player than the normal state. The CZ state is a state to which the player transitions after the premonition state ends, in which a navigation notification is given to inform the player of the operation mode for winning the main minor win when the navigation minor wins, and a navigation notification is given to inform the player of the operation mode for winning specific minor wins A to C when a specific minor wins, and it is a state that can transition to the AT state, and is a more advantageous state for the player than the normal state and the premonition state. The AT state is a state in which a navigation notification is given for a long period of time to notify the player of the operation mode to win the main minor prize when a navigation minor prize is won, and a navigation notification is given to notify the player of the operation mode to win specific minor prizes A to C when a specific minor prize is won, and is the most advantageous state for the player in the advantageous zone.

When a favorable zone transition role is won in the normal zone and a transition to the favorable zone occurs, the main control unit 41 performs a first AT lottery, a mode lottery, and a normal game count lottery. In the first AT lottery, it is determined whether or not to transition to the AT state after the normal state, premonition state, and CZ state end, and when transitioning from the normal zone to the favorable zone, there is a probability of about 1/10 that the transition to the AT state will be won. In the mode lottery, the mode of the normal state that will be controlled thereafter is determined. In the normal game count lottery, the number of normal games is determined from multiple game numbers according to the mode determined in the mode lottery.

There are three types of normal state modes: Modes A, B, and C. In Mode A, the maximum number of normal games determined by the normal game number lottery is 100 games, and the average number of normal games determined is 50 games. In Mode B, the maximum number of normal games determined by the normal game number lottery is 200 games, and the average number of normal games determined is 150 games. In Mode C, the maximum number of normal games determined by the normal game number lottery is 300 games, and the average number of normal games determined is 200 games. In the normal state, regardless of the mode, when the number of normal games determined by the normal game number lottery reaches 0, the normal state ends and the state transitions to the premonition state.

When the game enters the advantageous zone, the main control unit 41 first controls the game to the normal state. After each game, the main control unit 41 subtracts one from the number of normal games that is determined by the lottery for the number of normal games.

In addition to subtracting one from the normal game count for each game, the main control unit 41 may also subtract the value won in the normal game count reduction lottery from the normal game count. There are three types of normal game count reduction lottery: normal game count reduction lottery (large), (medium), and (small). The normal game count reduction lottery (large) is executed when strong chance replay A or B is won in the internal lottery in the normal state, and the value to be subtracted from the normal game count is determined from 50 to 100, and the average value to be subtracted from the normal game count is about 75. The normal game count reduction lottery (medium) is executed when any of the specific minor roles is won in the internal lottery in the normal state, and the specific minor roles A, B, and C do not win, and one coin wins, that is, when the stop operation sequence is operated to win one coin (hereinafter, this may be referred to as a miss of the specific minor roles A, B, and C). The value to be subtracted from the normal game count is determined from 10 to 50, and the average value to be subtracted from the normal game count is about 35 games. The normal game count reduction lottery (small) is executed when Weak Chance Replay A or B is selected in the internal lottery under normal conditions, and the value to be subtracted from the normal game count is determined from 1 to 15, with the average value of the value to be subtracted from the normal game count being approximately 5 games.

The main control unit 41 determines whether the number of normal games after subtraction has reached 0, and if so, ends the normal state and controls the game to a premonition state for a predetermined period of time (in this embodiment, 10 to 20 games).

In the premonition state, the second AT lottery and the first additional lottery may be executed. The second AT lottery is a lottery that determines whether or not to transition to the AT state after the end of the premonition state and the CZ state when the transition to the AT state has not been won in the first AT lottery and the second AT lottery, and there are three types of second AT lottery: (high), (medium), and (small). The second AT lottery (high) is executed when the strong chance replay A or B is won in the internal lottery in the premonition state, and the transition to the AT state is won with a probability of about 1/2. The second AT lottery (medium) is executed when one of the specific small roles is won in the internal lottery in the premonition state, and the specific small roles A, B, and C are not won and one is won, that is, when the specific small roles A, B, and C are missed, and the transition to the AT state is won with a probability of about 1/5. The second AT lottery (small) is executed if weak chance replay A or B is selected in the internal lottery during the premonition state, and there is about a 1/10 chance of transitioning to the AT state.

The first add-on lottery in the premonition state is a lottery to determine whether or not to add the number of games controlled to the AT state to which the premonition state and the CZ state are to be transitioned to after the end of the premonition state and the CZ state when the transition to the AT state is selected in the first and second AT lotteries, and there are three types of first add-on lottery: (high), (medium), and (low). The first add-on lottery (high) is executed when strong chance replays A and B are selected in the internal lottery in the premonition state, and the number of games controlled to the AT state is added with a probability of about 1/2. The first add-on lottery (medium) is executed when one of the specific small roles is selected in the internal lottery in the premonition state, and one coin is won without the specific small roles A, B, and C being won, i.e., when the specific small roles A, B, and C are missed, and the number of games controlled to the AT state is added with a probability of about 1/5. The first additional lottery (low) is executed when weak chance replay A or B is selected in the internal lottery during the premonition state, and the number of games controlled to the AT state is added with a probability of about 1/10.

When the premonition state ends after a predetermined period of time has elapsed, the main control unit 41 controls the state to CZ for 10 games.

In the CZ state, the third AT lottery and the second additional lottery may be executed. The third AT lottery is a lottery to determine whether or not to transition to the AT state after the end of the CZ state if the transition to the AT state has not been won in the first to third AT lotteries, and there are three types of third AT lottery: third AT lottery (definite), (large), and (medium). The third AT lottery (definite) is executed when strong chance replays A and B are won in the internal lottery in the CZ state, and transition to the AT state is won with a 100% probability. The third AT lottery (high) is executed when weak chance replays A and B are won in the internal lottery in the CZ state, and transition to the AT state is won with a probability of about 1/2. The third AT lottery (medium) is executed when any of the specific small roles is won in the internal lottery in the CZ state, and transition to the AT state is won with a probability of about 1/5 regardless of whether specific small roles A, B, and C are won or one coin is won.

The second add-on lottery in the CZ state is a lottery that determines whether or not to add the number of games controlled to the AT state to which the game transition occurs after the CZ state ends if the transition to the AT state is won in the first to third AT lotteries, and there are three types of second add-on lottery: (Definite), (High), and (Medium). The second add-on lottery (Definite) is executed if Strong Chance Replay A and B are won in the internal lottery in the CZ state, and the number of games controlled to the AT state is added with a 100% probability. The second add-on lottery (High) is executed if Weak Chance Replay A and B are won in the internal lottery in the CZ state, and the number of games controlled to the AT state is added with a probability of about 1/2. The second add-on lottery (Medium) is executed if any of the specific minor roles are won in the internal lottery in the CZ state, and regardless of whether the specific minor roles A, B, and C are won or one coin is won, the number of games controlled to the AT state is added with a probability of about 1/5.

When 10 games have elapsed in the CZ state and none of the first to third AT lotteries have resulted in a transition to the AT state, the main control unit 41 refers to the number of games remaining in the advantageous zone, and if the number of games remaining in the advantageous zone is 500 or more, the main control unit 41 continues the advantageous zone and again performs the first AT lottery, mode lottery, and normal game number lottery to transition to the normal state. In this case, the first AT lottery has a probability of about 1/3 that the transition to the AT state will be successful. On the other hand, if the number of games remaining in the advantageous zone is less than 500, the CZ state is terminated, the advantageous zone is terminated, and a transition to the normal zone is made. Then, after the advantageous zone transition role is again won to transition to the advantageous zone, the first AT lottery, mode lottery, and normal game number lottery are again performed, and the normal state is transitioned to as described above.

When 10 games have elapsed in the CZ state and a transition to the AT state has been selected through any of the first to third AT lotteries, the main control unit 41 ends the CZ state and transitions to the AT state.

When starting the AT state, the main control unit 41 determines an initial value for the number of games controlled in the AT state within the range of 50 to 300, and sets the determined number of games. In addition, if the first additional lottery in the premonition state or the second additional lottery in the CZ state is won, the number of games won in the additional lottery is added to the initial value to start the AT state.

In addition, in the AT state, a third add-on lottery may be executed. The third add-on lottery in the AT state is a lottery that determines whether or not to add the number of games controlled in the AT state, and there are three types of third add-on lottery: (high), (medium), and (low). The third add-on lottery (high) is executed when strong chance replays A and B are won in the internal lottery in the AT state, and the number of games controlled in the AT state is added with a probability of about 1/2. The third add-on lottery (medium) is executed when weak chance replays A and B are won in the internal lottery in the AT state, and the number of games controlled in the AT state is added with a probability of about 1/5. The third add-on lottery (low) is executed when any of the specific small roles is won in the internal lottery in the AT state, and regardless of whether specific small roles A, B, and C are won or 1 coin is won, the number of games controlled in the AT state is added with a probability of about 1/10.

After the AT state begins, the main control unit 41 ends the AT state, ends the advantageous period, and transitions to the normal period when the conditions for ending the AT state (the number of games controlled in the AT state becomes 0, and advantageous period ending conditions 1 and 2 are met) are met.

In this embodiment, if any of the specific minor winning combinations is won in the internal lottery during the normal state or premonition state, 15 medals can be paid out if the specific minor winning combinations A, B, and C are won by performing the stopping operations in the stopping operation order that results in the specific minor winning combinations A, B, and C.

In contrast, in the normal state, if one of the specific minor winning symbols is selected in the internal lottery, the number of medals paid out will be reduced if the stopping operation is performed in the stopping operation order that will result in one medal winning without the specific minor winning symbols A, B, and C being selected, but in the normal state, the number of games won in the normal game number reduction lottery (medium) is subtracted from the number of normal games played, and the number of games required to transition to the CZ state or AT state can be reduced.

In other words, if one of the specific minor roles is won in the internal lottery in the normal state, by performing the stopping operation in the stopping operation sequence that results in the specific minor roles A, B, and C winning, it is possible to receive the payout of 15 medals, and the medal payout rate in the normal state (number of medals paid out/number of medals used) can be increased, while by performing the stopping operation in the stopping operation sequence that results in one medal winning, winning one medal without winning the specific minor roles A, B, and C, the medal payout rate in the normal state will be lower, but the number of games until the number of normal games reaches 0, i.e., the number of games until the transition to the CZ state, can be reduced.

In detail, in this embodiment, when specific small roles A, B, and C are awarded each time a specific small role is won in the internal lottery, the number of normal games is reduced by an average of about 0.3 games per game by the normal game number reduction lottery, and when one coin is awarded each time a specific small role is won in the internal lottery, the number of normal games is reduced by an average of about 2.5 games per game by the normal game number reduction lottery. From this, the number of games required to reduce the number of normal games won by the normal game number lottery to 0 is about 0.7 times the number of normal games won by the normal game number lottery when specific small roles A, B, and C are awarded each time a specific small role is won in the internal lottery, and about 0.3 times the number of normal games won by the normal game number lottery when one coin is awarded each time a specific small role is won in the internal lottery. For example, if 150 is won in the normal game number lottery, and specific minor roles A, B, and C are won each time one of the specific minor roles is won in the internal lottery, the average number of games required until the normal game number (150) becomes 0 will be 111 games. In contrast, if one coin is won each time one of the specific minor roles is won in the internal lottery, the average number of games required until the normal game number (150) becomes 0 will be 43 games. In this way, winning one coin each time one of the specific minor roles is won in the internal lottery is more advantageous in that it is possible to end the normal state and transition to the CZ state or AT state in fewer games than winning specific minor roles A, B, and C each time one of the specific minor roles is won in the internal lottery, and this is because it increases the efficiency of the game.

On the other hand, if specific minor roles A, B, and C are won each time one of the specific minor roles is won in the internal lottery, the medals required to reach 0 for the number of normal games (150) would be approximately 62 medals in addition to the medals paid out for each minor role and the grant of replays. In contrast, if one medal is won each time one of the specific minor roles is won in the internal lottery, the medals required to reach 0 for the number of normal games (150) would be approximately 61 medals in addition to the medals paid out for each minor role and the grant of replays. In this way, the number of medals required to reach 0 in normal play, in addition to the medals paid out for each winning minor role and the granting of replays, is approximately the same in the case where specific minor roles A, B, and C are won each time one of the specific minor roles is won in the internal lottery in the normal state, and in the case where one coin is won each time one of the specific minor roles is won in the internal lottery. Therefore, as described above, when one of the specific minor roles is won in the normal state, it is more advantageous for the player to select the operation mode that wins one coin, as this increases the efficiency of the game. However, when one of the specific minor roles is won in the normal state, whether the player selects the operation mode that wins specific minor roles A, B, and C or the operation mode that wins one coin, there is almost no difference in the long-term medal payout rate.

In addition, in the premonition state, if one of the specific minor winning symbols is selected in the internal lottery, stopping the reels in the order that will allow one coin to win without allowing the specific minor winning symbols A, B, and C to win will reduce the number of medals paid out and will not shorten the number of games played until the transition to the CZ state. However, the second AT lottery (medium) or the first additional lottery (low) will be performed, and the number of attempts to transition to the AT state or the number of attempts to add to the number of games controlled in the AT state can be increased.

In this embodiment, in the normal section, if any of the specific small prizes are won in the internal lottery, regardless of whether specific small prizes A, B, or C are won or whether one coin is won, the player will move to the advantageous section. Therefore, in the normal section, if any of the specific small prizes are won in the internal lottery, it is more advantageous to win specific small prizes A, B, or C.

In this embodiment, in the CZ state and the AT state, if any of the specific minor roles is won in the internal lottery, whether specific minor roles A, B, or C are won or one coin is won, a common third AT lottery (medium) or a common additional lottery (medium) is executed in the CZ state, and a common additional lottery (low) is executed in the AT state. Therefore, in the CZ state and the AT state, if any of the specific minor roles is won, it is advantageous to win specific minor roles A, B, or C.

In addition, in this embodiment, in the normal state, if any of the specific minor roles is won in the internal lottery and one coin is won, the average value of the winning value in the normal game number reduction lottery is larger than when weak chance replays A and B are won in the internal lottery, so the advantage is higher. Also, in the premonition state, if any of the specific minor roles is won in the internal lottery and one coin is won, the probability of the AT state being won in the second AT lottery is higher than when weak chance replays A and B are won in the internal lottery, and the number of games controlled to the AT state is more likely to be added in the first additional lottery, so the advantage is higher. On the other hand, in the CZ state, if weak chance replays A and B are won in the internal lottery, the probability of the AT state being won in the third AT lottery is higher than when any of the specific minor roles is won in the internal lottery, and the number of games controlled to the AT state is more likely to be added in the second additional lottery, so the advantage is higher. Also, in the AT state, if weak chance replays A and B are won in the internal lottery, the number of games controlled to the AT state is more likely to be added in the third additional lottery than if one of the specific minor roles is won in the internal lottery, making it more advantageous.

In addition, in this embodiment, in the normal state, if strong chance replay A or B is won in the internal lottery, the average value of the winning value in the normal game number reduction lottery is larger than when weak chance replay A or B is won when any of the specific small roles is won in the internal lottery and one coin is won, so the advantage is higher because it is easier to end the normal state with fewer games. Also, in the premonition state, if strong chance replay A or B is won in the internal lottery, if any of the specific small roles is won in the internal lottery and one coin is won, the probability of the AT state being won in the second AT lottery is higher than when weak chance replay A or B is won, and the number of games controlled to the AT state in the first additional lottery is more likely to be added, so the advantage is higher. Also, in the CZ state, if strong chance replays A and B are won in the internal lottery, the probability of winning the AT state in the third AT lottery is higher than if any of the specific small roles are won in the internal lottery or weak chance replays A and B are won, and the number of games controlled to the AT state in the second additional lottery is more likely to be added, so the advantage is higher. Also, in the AT state, if strong chance replays A and B are won in the internal lottery, the advantage is higher than if any of the left, middle, or right specific small roles are won in the internal lottery or weak chance replays A and B are won, because the number of games controlled to the AT state in the third additional lottery is more likely to be added.

In addition, in this embodiment, in the premonition state in which the CZ state is transitioned to within at least 20 games, if any of the specific small roles is won and one coin is won, if weak chance replay A, B, strong chance replay A, B are won, if neither the first nor second AT lottery is won, the second AT lottery is held, while if either the first or second AT lottery is won, the first additional lottery is held. In a situation in which the transition to the AT state has already been decided in the premonition state, if the transition to the AT state is not decided, even if the lottery condition that triggers the second AT lottery is established, the establishment of the lottery condition will not be wasted. In particular, even if the specific small roles A, B, and C are won, the specific small roles A, B, and C are not won, and 15 medals cannot be paid out, the choice of not winning the specific small roles A, B, and C will not be wasted.

In this embodiment, in the normal state and the premonition state, the stop operation is recommended in the stop operation sequence that will win one coin if a specific small win is won, and when a specific small win is won in the normal state and the premonition state, a navigation notification is made to notify the stop operation sequence that will win one coin, and the stop operation is encouraged in the stop operation sequence that will win one coin. On the other hand, in the CZ state and the AT state, the stop operation is recommended in the stop operation sequence that will win one of the specific small wins A, B, and C if a specific small win is won in the CZ state and the AT state, a navigation notification is made to notify the stop operation sequence that will win one of the specific small wins A, B, and C, and the stop operation is encouraged in the stop operation sequence that will win one of the specific small wins A, B, and C. In addition, in the normal section, even if a specific small win is won, no navigation notification is made, and the stop operation is encouraged in any stop operation sequence.

In this way, when a specific minor win is won in the CZ state and the AT state, a navigation notification is made to notify the stop operation sequence that will result in the specific minor win A, B, or C winning. By performing the stop operation in the stop operation sequence notified by the navigation notification, one of the specific minor wins A, B, or C will win, and 15 medals can be acquired. On the other hand, when a specific minor win is won in the normal state and the premonition state, a navigation notification is made to notify the stop operation sequence that will result in one winning medal. By performing the stop operation in the stop operation sequence notified by the navigation notification, one medal will win with one coin awarded, and the number of medals that can be acquired is reduced compared to when one of the specific minor wins A, B, or C wins, but the normal G number reduction lottery, the second AT lottery, or the first additional lottery is performed, so that the control is favorable to the player. Depending on whether it is the CZ state and the AT state, or the normal state and the premonition state, the stopping mode that should be stopped when a specific minor win is won can be changed.

In this embodiment, when a specific small prize is won, specific small prize A, B, C or one coin is won according to the order of the stop operation, and in the normal state and the premonition state, a specific small prize is won and one coin is won, that is, a small prize with fewer medals than when specific small prize A, B, C is won is won, which is a configuration in which control advantageous to the player is performed. However, when a specific small prize is won, specific small prize A, B, C or one coin is won or lost depending on the operation mode, and in the normal state and the premonition state, a specific small prize is won and one coin is won or lost, which is a configuration in which control advantageous to the player is performed, or when a specific small prize is won, specific small prize A, B, C is won or lost depending on the operation mode, and in the normal state and the premonition state, a specific small prize is won and lost, which is a configuration in which control advantageous to the player is performed. Even with these configurations, the stop mode to be stopped when a specific small prize is won can be changed depending on whether it is the CZ state and AT state, or the normal state and the premonition state.

[Regarding lottery flag rewriting process]
The main control unit 41 performs the lottery for shortening the number of normal games, the lottery for the second AT, and the lottery for the first additional addition based on the value of the lottery flag 2. In detail, when the value of the lottery flag 2 is "0", the lottery for shortening the number of normal games, the lottery for the second AT, and the lottery for the first additional addition are not performed, and when the value of the lottery flag 2 is any of "1" to "3", the lottery for shortening the number of normal games, the lottery for the second AT, and the lottery for the first additional addition are performed with a probability corresponding to the value of the lottery flag 2. Also, when a specific small role is won, the lottery for shortening the number of normal games, the lottery for the second AT, and the lottery for the first additional addition are performed only when the specific small roles A, B, and C are not won and one coin is won, and when the specific small roles A, B, and C are won, the lottery for shortening the number of normal games, the lottery for the second AT, and the lottery for the first additional addition are not performed, so when a specific small role is won, it is necessary to specify whether the specific small roles A, B, and C are won or one coin is won. On the other hand, in the lottery flag 2 set according to the result of the internal lottery (winning number), when any of the specific minor roles win, it is not possible to specify whether the specific minor roles A, B, C have won or one coin has won, so it is necessary to rewrite the lottery flag 2 as necessary after all reels are stopped so that it is possible to specify whether the specific minor roles A, B, C have won or one coin has won. For this reason, the main control unit 41 sets the value of the lottery flag 2 to "3" when any of the specific minor roles win, and maintains the value of the lottery flag 2 to "3" when one coin wins after all reels are stopped, while rewriting the value of the lottery flag 2 to "0" when the specific minor roles A, B, C have won, thereby performing a lottery flag rewrite process to exclude the player from the normal game number reduction lottery, the second AT lottery, and the first additional lottery.

Figure 10 (a) is a flowchart showing the control content of the lottery flag rewrite process that the main control unit 41 performs after all reels have stopped in this embodiment.

As shown in FIG. 10(a), in the lottery flag rewrite process, the main control unit 41 first determines whether any of the specific minor prizes has been won (Sb1).

If it is determined in Sb1 that one of the specific minor prizes has been won, the number of medals paid out is obtained, and it is determined whether the number of medals paid out obtained is 15 (Sb2).

If it is determined in Sb2 that the number of medals to be paid out is 15, i.e., if any of the specific minor prizes A, B, or C is won, the value "3" of the lottery flag 2 is rewritten to "0", the lottery flag rewriting process ends, and the original process is resumed.

In addition, if it is determined in Sb1 that the specific minor prize has not been won, the lottery flag rewrite process is terminated and the original process is resumed without rewriting the value of the lottery flag 2.

In addition, if it is determined in Sb2 that the number of medals paid out is not 15, i.e., if the specific small prizes A, B, and C are not awarded and only one medal is awarded, the lottery flag rewrite process ends without rewriting the value "3" of the lottery flag 2, and the process returns to the original process.

In this way, if any of the specific minor roles is won in the internal lottery, the value of the lottery flag 2 is set to "3", and if any of the specific minor roles A, B, or C wins, the lottery flag rewrite process rewrites the value of the lottery flag 2 from "3" to "0", so the normal game number reduction lottery, second AT lottery, and first additional lottery are not held. On the other hand, if the specific minor roles A, B, or C do not win and one card wins, the lottery flag rewrite process maintains the value of the lottery flag 2 as "3" without rewriting, so the normal game number reduction lottery, second AT lottery, and first additional lottery are held.

In addition, if any of the specific minor roles is won in the internal lottery, the value of the lottery flag 2 is set to "3", and if any of the specific minor roles A, B, or C is won, the value of the lottery flag 2, "3", is rewritten to "0" by the lottery flag rewrite process performed after all the reels have stopped, making it ineligible for the regular game number reduction lottery, the second AT lottery, and the first additional lottery. Since the value of the lottery flag 2 is set to "3" at the start of the game, if the value of the lottery flag 2 is "3" at the start of the game, it is determined that any of the specific minor roles has been won, and it is possible to hold the third AT lottery, the second additional lottery, and the third additional lottery, which are held regardless of whether the specific minor roles A, B, or C are won, or whether one coin is won. In other words, when any of the specific small prizes are won, it is possible to use the common lottery flag 2 to specify whether or not to hold a lottery that applies regardless of whether specific small prizes A, B, or C are won, or whether or not to hold a lottery that applies only if specific small prizes A, B, or C are not won, and only one prize is won.

In addition, in the lottery flag rewrite process, it is determined whether any of the specific minor roles have been won, and if any of the specific minor roles have been won, it is determined whether the payout number is 15, which is the number when the specific minor roles A, B, and C win. If it is determined that the payout number is not 15, the value of the lottery flag 2 is maintained at "3", and the normal game number reduction lottery, the second AT lottery, and the first additional lottery are performed. Therefore, when a specific minor role is won, it is possible to determine whether the specific minor roles A, B, and C win, or whether the specific minor roles A, B, and C do not win and one coin wins, without determining whether each type of specific minor role wins. In particular, as in this embodiment, when there are multiple types of specific minor roles with a payout number of 15, it is possible to determine whether the specific minor roles A, B, and C win without determining whether each type of specific minor role wins.

[Modification of lottery flag rewriting process]
FIG. 10B is a flowchart showing the control contents of a modified example of the lottery flag rewriting process that the main control unit 41 performs after all reels have stopped in this embodiment.

In addition, in the modified lottery flag rewrite process, if any of the specific minor roles win and specific minor roles A, B, and C do not win, one coin will always win, and one coin will not win unless one of the specific minor roles wins. Also, a lottery flag N is provided, and the value of the lottery flag N is set to "1" when weak chance replays A and B win, "2" when strong chance replays A and B win, and "0" when a specific minor role wins. When the value of the lottery flag N is "0", the normal game number reduction lottery, second AT lottery, and first additional lottery are not performed, and when the value of the lottery flag N is any of "1" to "3", the normal game number reduction lottery, second AT lottery, and first additional lottery are performed with a probability corresponding to the value of the lottery flag N.

As shown in FIG. 11(b), in the modified lottery flag rewrite process, the main control unit 41 first determines whether a single symbol combination has stopped (Sc1).

If it is determined in Sc1 that a single symbol combination has stopped, i.e., if specific minor symbols A, B, and C do not win but one wins, the value of the lottery flag N is rewritten from "0" to "3", the lottery flag rewriting process ends, and the original process is resumed.

In addition, if it is determined in Sc1 that a single symbol combination has not stopped, the lottery flag rewrite process is terminated without rewriting the value of the lottery flag N, and the process returns to the original process.

In this modified example of the lottery flag rewrite process, if any of the specific minor roles win and the specific minor roles A, B, and C do not win, one coin will always win, and one coin will not win unless one of the specific minor roles win. In this configuration, it is determined whether a one-coin symbol combination has stopped, and if it is determined that a one-coin symbol combination has stopped, the value of the lottery flag N, "0", is rewritten to "3", so that the normal game number reduction lottery, the second AT lottery, and the first additional lottery are performed. Therefore, when a specific minor role is won, it is possible to determine that the specific minor roles A, B, and C did not win and one coin won, regardless of the result of the internal lottery, simply by determining whether the symbol combination stopped on the reel is a one-coin symbol combination. Also, since a unique symbol combination stops when any of the specific minor roles win and the specific minor roles A, B, and C do not win, it is possible to recognize that the normal game number reduction lottery, the second AT lottery, and the first additional lottery may be performed.

[Control when winning the Navi target role]
Next, the control related to the navigation notification and presentation when the navigation target role is won will be described.

When the main control unit 41 does not perform a navigation notification when the navigation target role is won, it transmits an internal winning command corresponding to the won navigation target role to the sub-control unit 91, and then transmits a navigation command that does not specify the operation mode corresponding to the navigation target role. On the other hand, when the main control unit 41 performs a navigation notification when the navigation target role is won, it performs a navigation notification corresponding to the won navigation target role on the game auxiliary display 12, transmits an internal winning command corresponding to the won navigation target role to the sub-control unit 91, and then transmits a navigation command that can specify the operation mode corresponding to the navigation minor role to the sub-control unit 91. In addition, the main control unit 41 transmits a stop command that can specify the reel to be stopped and the stop position to the sub-control unit 91 each time a stop operation is performed, regardless of whether or not a navigation notification is performed. In addition, the main control unit 41 transmits a winning determination command that can specify the presence or absence of a win and the type of win to the sub-control unit 91 after all reels have stopped, regardless of whether or not a navigation notification is performed. In addition, the main control unit 41 transmits a state command to the sub-control unit 91 at the end of the game that can identify the state of the next game (whether the advantageous zone state of the next game is a normal state, a premonition state, a CZ state, or an AT state).

The sub-control unit 91 can determine the next game state by receiving a status command, can execute a navigation presentation by receiving a navigation command, can execute an operation presentation by receiving a stop command, and can execute a winning presentation by receiving a winning determination command.

The navigation effect is an effect that notifies the operation mode corresponding to the navigation notification by displaying a navigation image showing the operation mode corresponding to the navigation notification on the LCD display 51. The operation time effect is an effect that notifies whether or not a stop operation has been performed according to the stop operation sequence shown in the navigation effect. The winning effect is an effect that notifies the occurrence of a win.

Below, we will explain the first to fifth types of control related to the navigation notification and performance when the navigation target role is won.

[Control when the first form of navigation target role is won]
First, the control related to the navigation notification and presentation when the navigation target role in the first form is won will be explained with reference to Figures 11 to 24.

As shown in FIG. 11, when the navigation minor wins in the normal state or premonition state within the advantageous zone, the main control unit 41 does not execute the navigation notification and hides the game assistance display 12. In addition, it transmits an internal win command indicating that the navigation minor win has been won, and transmits a navigation command indicating "0" which does not specify the stop operation order.

When the navigation minor wins in the normal state or the premonition state in the advantageous zone, the sub-control unit 91 does not execute the navigation effect at the start of the game as shown in FIG. 14(a) and FIG. 15(a), and does not execute the operation effect at the first stop or the second stop as shown in FIG. 14(b)(c) and FIG. 15(b)(c). Then, when the main minor win is won by performing the stop operation in the stop operation order corresponding to the winning navigation minor win (for example, when the left, center, and right bell wins, the stop operation order is the left, center, and right), as shown in FIG. 14(d), the payout sound associated with the winning of the main minor win is output from the speaker as the winning effect at the third stop. On the other hand, when the stop operation is performed in the stop operation order other than the stop operation order corresponding to the winning navigation minor win (for example, when the left, center, and right bell wins, the stop operation order is other than the left, center, and right), the sub minor wins or is a miss, as shown in FIG. 15(d), no winning effect is executed at the third stop.

As shown in FIG. 11, when a specific minor win occurs during the normal state and the premonition state in the advantageous zone, the main control unit 41 executes a navigation notification and causes the game assistance display 12 to display a navigation number indicating the stopping operation sequence for winning one coin according to the type of specific minor win ("7" for a left specific minor win, indicating a stopping operation sequence with the left reel as the first stopping reel, "8" for a middle specific minor win, indicating a stopping operation sequence with the middle reel as the first stopping reel, and "9" for a right specific minor win, indicating a stopping operation sequence with the right reel as the first stopping reel). In addition, an internal winning command indicating the winning of a specific minor win is transmitted, and a navigation command capable of identifying a navigation number indicating a stopping operation sequence for winning one coin according to the type of specific minor win is transmitted.

When a specific minor win occurs in the normal state and the premonition state in the advantageous zone, the sub-control unit 91 executes a navigation effect in the first mode, which notifies the player of the stop operation sequence for winning the one coin notified by the navigation notification at the start of the game (for example, the stop operation sequence for the left reel to be the first stop when the left specific minor win occurs), as shown in FIG. 16(a) and FIG. 17(a). The navigation effect in the first mode is a navigation effect that displays a navigation image showing the first stop reel with a "1" superimposed on a plain background image in the display area of the liquid crystal display 51 in the stop operation sequence notified by the navigation notification, i.e., in the area above the first stop reel that wins one coin. Also, as shown in FIG. 16(b), when a stop operation is performed to make the reel notified as the first stop reel by the navigation effect the first stop at the first stop, the navigation image showing the first stop reel is erased, and the correct answer effect is executed in the first mode as the operation time effect. The first correct answer effect is an effect that notifies the player that the stop operation sequence is correct by displaying "NICE!" in the area of the display area of the liquid crystal display 51 where the navigation image showing the first stopped reel was displayed. If the stop operation is performed in the stop operation sequence notified by the navigation effect (for example, the stop operation sequence in which the left reel is stopped first when a left specific minor win occurs), and one coin wins, as shown in FIG. 16(d), a reel flash is executed at the third stop as a winning effect, in which the LEDs arranged behind the reels flash, and an opportunity sound such as "Chance" is output from the speaker, thereby notifying the player that the normal G number reduction lottery, the second AT lottery, or the first additional lottery has been performed.

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 17(b), if a stop operation is performed at the first stop time to make a reel other than the reel notified as the first stop reel by the navigation effect the first stop (for example, if a left specific minor win is won, a stop operation to make the center reel or the right reel the first stop), the navigation image showing the first stop reel is erased and the operation time performance is not executed. And, if a stop operation is performed in a stop operation order other than the stop operation order notified by the navigation effect (for example, if a left specific minor win is won, a stop operation order to make a reel other than the left reel the first stop), and one of the specific minor wins A, B, or C wins, as shown in FIG. 17(d), none of the winning performances is executed at the third stop time.

As shown in FIG. 12, when a navigation minor wins in the CZ state and AT state in the advantageous zone, the main control unit 41 executes a navigation notification and displays on the game auxiliary display 12 a navigation number indicating the stop operation sequence for winning the main minor win according to the type of the winning navigation minor win ("1" for left-center-right bell, "2" for left-center-right bell, "3" for center-left-right bell, "4" for center-right-left bell, "5" for right-left-center bell, and "6" for right-center-left bell). In addition, an internal win command indicating the winning of the navigation minor win is sent, and a navigation command capable of identifying the navigation number indicating the stop operation sequence for winning the main minor win according to the type of the winning navigation minor win is sent.

When the navigation minor wins in the CZ state and the AT state in the advantageous zone, the sub-control unit 91 executes a navigation performance in the second mode, which notifies the player of the stop operation sequence (for example, the left, center, and right stop operation sequence when the left, center, and right bell wins) that will win the main minor win notified by the navigation notification at the start of the game, as shown in FIG. 18(a) and FIG. 19(a). The navigation performance in the second mode is a navigation performance in which, in the display area of the liquid crystal display 51, a navigation image showing the first stop reel with a "1" superimposed on the character image is displayed in the area above the first stop reel according to the stop operation sequence notified by the navigation notification, a navigation image showing the second stop reel with a "2" superimposed on the character image is displayed in the area above the second stop reel, and a navigation image showing the third stop reel with a "3" superimposed on the character image is displayed in the area above the third stop reel. Also, as shown in Fig. 18(b), when a stop operation is performed to make the reel notified as the first stopped reel by the navigation effect the first stop at the first stop, the navigation image showing the first stopped reel is erased, and the correct answer effect is executed in the second mode as the operation time effect, and as shown in Fig. 18(c), when a stop operation is performed to make the reel notified as the second stopped reel by the navigation effect the second stop at the second stop, the navigation image showing the second stopped reel is erased, and the correct answer effect is executed in the second mode as the operation time effect. The correct answer effect in the second mode is an effect that notifies the player that the stop operation sequence is correct by displaying "GOOD!" in the area of the display area of the liquid crystal display 51 where the navigation image was displayed. Then, if the stop operation is performed in the stop operation order notified by the navigation effect (for example, if the left, center, or right bell is won, the stop operation order is left, center, and right), and the main minor prize is won, as shown in FIG. 18(d), the winning effect is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 at the third stop, indicating that 15 medals have been won, and a payout sound associated with the winning of the main minor prize is output from the speaker.

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 19(b), when a reel other than the reel notified as the first reel by the navigation effect is stopped as the first stop, or when a reel other than the reel notified as the second reel by the navigation effect is stopped as the second stop, all navigation images are erased and an error effect is executed as the operation time effect. The error effect is an effect that notifies the user that the stop operation sequence is incorrect by displaying "MISS!" in the upper area of the stopped reel. Then, when a stop operation is performed in a stop operation sequence other than the stop operation sequence notified by the navigation effect (for example, in the case of a left, center, or right bell win, a stop operation sequence other than left, center, or right) and the secondary minor role is won or lost, as shown in FIG. 19(d), no winning effect is executed at the third stop.

As shown in FIG. 12, when a specific minor win occurs in the CZ state and AT state in the advantageous zone, the main control unit 41 executes a navigation notification and displays on the game auxiliary display 12 a navigation number indicating the stop operation sequence for winning one of the specific minor wins A, B, or C according to the type of the specific minor win (for a left specific minor win, "3" indicating center left and right in the stop operation sequence in which a reel other than the left reel is the first stop, for a middle specific minor win, "5" indicating right left and center in the stop operation sequence in which a reel other than the middle reel is the first stop, and for a right specific minor win, "1" indicating left center right in the stop operation sequence in which a reel other than the right reel is the first stop). In addition, an internal win command indicating the win of the specific minor win is transmitted, and a navigation command capable of identifying the navigation number indicating the stop operation sequence for winning one of the specific minor wins A, B, or C according to the type of the specific minor win is transmitted.

When a specific minor win is won in the CZ state and AT state in the advantageous zone, the sub-control unit 91 executes a navigation effect in the second mode, which notifies the player of the stop operation sequence for winning one of the specific minor wins A, B, or C notified by the navigation notification at the start of the game (for example, when a right specific minor win is won, the stop operation sequence for the left, center, and right reels in the stop operation sequence for the first stop of a reel other than the right reel) as shown in FIG. 20(a), FIG. 21(a), and FIG. 22(a). Also, as shown in FIG. 20(b), when a stop operation is performed to make the reel notified by the navigation effect as the first stop reel as the first stop at the first stop, the navigation image showing the first stop reel is erased, and the correct answer effect is executed in the second mode as the operation-time effect, and as shown in FIG. 20(c), when a stop operation is performed to make the reel notified by the navigation effect as the second stop reel as the second stop at the second stop, the navigation image showing the second stop reel is erased, and the correct answer effect is executed in the second mode as the operation-time effect. Then, if the stop operation is performed in the stop operation order notified by the navigation effect (for example, if the right specific small win is won, the stop operation order is left, center, and right), and one of the specific small wins A, B, or C is won, as shown in FIG. 20(d), a winning effect is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 at the third stop, indicating that 15 medals have been won by displaying "15 Get!", and a payout sound associated with the winning of one of the specific small wins A, B, or C is output from the speaker.

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 21(b) or FIG. 22(b), when a stop operation is performed to set a reel other than the reel notified as the first stop reel by the navigation performance as the first stop, or when a stop operation is performed to set a reel other than the reel notified as the second stop reel by the navigation performance as the second stop, all navigation images are erased and a mistake performance is executed as a performance during operation. Then, when a stop operation is performed in a stop operation sequence other than the stop operation sequence notified by the navigation performance in which one of the specific small roles A, B, and C wins (for example, in the case of a right specific small role winning, the stop operation sequence is left/right center, center/left/center, right/left center), and one of the specific small roles A, B, and C wins, as shown in FIG. 21(d), the winning display is not executed at the third stop, but the payout sound associated with the winning of one of the specific small roles A, B, and C is output from the speaker. Also, if a stop operation is performed in a stop operation sequence other than the stop operation sequence notified by the navigation effect that results in one winning coin (for example, in the case of a right specific minor win, the stop operation sequence is the right reel as the first stop), and one winning coin is the result, no winning effect will be executed at the third stop, as shown in FIG. 22(d).

As shown in FIG. 13, when the navigation minor wins in the normal section, the main control unit 41 does not execute the navigation notification and does not display the game assistance display 12. In addition, it transmits an internal win command indicating that the navigation minor wins, and transmits a navigation command indicating "0" which does not specify the stop operation order.

When the navigation minor wins in the normal section, the sub-control unit 91 does not execute the navigation performance at the start of the game as shown in FIG. 14(a) and FIG. 15(a), and does not execute the operation performance at the first stop or the second stop as shown in FIG. 14(b)(c) and FIG. 15(b)(c). Then, when the main minor win is won by performing the stop operation in the stop operation order corresponding to the winning navigation minor win (for example, when the left, center, and right bell wins, the stop operation order is the left, center, and right), as shown in FIG. 14(d), the payout sound associated with the winning of the main minor win is output from the speaker as a winning performance at the third stop. On the other hand, when the stop operation is performed in a stop operation order other than the stop operation order corresponding to the winning navigation minor win (for example, when the left, center, and right bell wins, the stop operation order is other than the left, center, and right), the sub minor wins or is a miss, as shown in FIG. 15(d), no winning performance is executed at the third stop.

As shown in FIG. 13, when a specific minor win occurs during the normal period, the main control unit 41 does not execute a navigation notification and does not display the game support display 12. In addition, the main control unit 41 transmits an internal win command indicating that a specific minor win has occurred, and transmits a navigation command indicating "0" which does not specify the stop operation order.

When a specific small win is won in the normal section, the sub-control unit 91 does not execute the navigation effect at the start of the game as shown in FIG. 23(a) and FIG. 24(a), and does not execute the effect at the time of operation at the first stop or the second stop as shown in FIG. 23(b)(c) and FIG. 24(b)(c). Then, when the stop operation is performed in a stop operation order that wins one of the specific small wins A, B, and C according to the type of the winning specific small win (for example, when the left specific small win is won, the stop operation order that makes the reel other than the left reel the first stop), and one of the specific small wins A, B, and C wins, as shown in FIG. 23(d), the speaker outputs a payout sound associated with the winning of one of the specific small wins A, B, and C as a winning effect at the third stop. On the other hand, if the stopping operation is performed in a stopping operation sequence that awards one coin according to the type of specific minor winning combination (for example, if a left specific minor winning combination is won, the stopping operation sequence is such that the left reel is the first stop), no winning performance is executed at the third stop, as shown in FIG. 24(d).

In this way, in the first form, different presentation control is executed in the case where a specific minor win occurs in the normal state and premonition state of the advantageous zone, and the stopping operation is performed in the stopping operation order notified by the navigation notification, resulting in one winning coin, and in the case where a specific minor win occurs in the CZ state and AT state of the advantageous zone, and the stopping operation is performed in a stopping operation order different from the stopping operation order notified by the navigation notification, resulting in one winning coin, so that appropriate presentation control can be executed depending on whether it is the normal state and premonition state, or the CZ state and AT state.

In addition, if a specific small win occurs during the normal and premonition states of the favorable zone, and one coin is won by performing the stop operation in the stop operation order notified by the navigation notification, a reel flash is executed as a winning effect and an opportunity sound is output, whereas if a specific small win occurs during the CZ and AT states of the favorable zone, and one coin is won by performing the stop operation in a different stop operation order from the stop operation order notified by the navigation notification, no winning effect is executed, so that in the normal and premonition states, attention can be drawn to the fact that one coin that is the subject of the normal game number reduction lottery, the second AT lottery, and the first additional lottery has been won.

In the first form, different presentation control is executed in the following cases: when a specific minor win occurs in the CZ state and AT state of the advantageous zone, and the stop operation is performed in the stop operation order notified by the navigation notification, resulting in the winning of one of the specific minor wins A, B, or C; and when a specific minor win occurs in the normal state and premonition state of the advantageous zone, and the stop operation is performed in a stop operation order different from the stop operation order notified by the navigation notification, resulting in the winning of one of the specific minor wins A, B, or C. Therefore, appropriate presentation control can be executed depending on whether it is the normal state and premonition state, or the CZ state and AT state.

In addition, if a specific minor win occurs during the CZ and AT states of the favorable zone, and the stop operation is performed in the stop operation order notified by the navigation notification, resulting in the winning of one of the specific minor wins A, B, or C, a winning display is executed as a winning effect, and a payout sound is output in association with the winning of one of the specific minor wins A, B, or C. On the other hand, if a specific minor win occurs during the normal and premonition states of the favorable zone, and the stop operation is performed in a stop operation order different from the stop operation order notified by the navigation notification, resulting in the winning of one of the specific minor wins A, B, or C, no winning effect is executed, so that it is possible to prevent the player from recognizing that it is recommended to win the specific minor wins A, B, or C in the normal and premonition states.

In the first form, different presentation control is executed in the case where a specific minor win occurs during the normal and premonition states of the advantageous zone, and the stopping operation is performed in the stopping operation order notified by the navigation notification, resulting in one winning coin, and in the case where a specific minor win occurs during the normal zone, no navigation notification is performed, and one winning coin is won, so that suitable presentation control can be executed depending on whether it is the normal and premonition states, or the normal zone.

In addition, if a specific small win occurs during the normal and premonition states in the advantageous zone, and the stopping operation is performed in the stopping operation order notified by the navigation notification and one coin wins, a reel flash is executed as a winning effect and an opportunity sound is output, whereas if any of the left, center, and right specific small wins occurs during the normal zone, and no navigation notification is performed and one coin wins, no winning effect is executed, so that in the normal and premonition states, attention is drawn to the fact that one coin that is the subject of the normal game number reduction lottery, the second AT lottery, and the first additional lottery will win.

In the first form, different presentation control is executed in the following cases: when a specific minor win occurs in the normal section, no navigation notification occurs, and one of the specific minor wins A, B, or C is won; and when a specific minor win occurs in the normal state or premonition state of the advantageous section, and the stop operation is performed in a stop operation order other than the stop operation order notified by the navigation notification, and one of the specific minor wins A, B, or C is won. Therefore, appropriate presentation control can be executed depending on whether it is the normal state or premonition state, or the normal section.

In addition, if a specific minor win occurs during the normal period, and no navigation notification is given and one of the specific minor wins A, B, or C wins, a payout sound associated with the winning of one of the specific minor wins A, B, or C is output as a winning effect. On the other hand, if a specific minor win occurs during the normal state or premonition state of the advantageous period, and the stopping operation is performed in a stopping operation order other than the stopping operation order notified by the navigation notification and one of the specific minor wins A, B, or C wins, no winning effect is executed, so that it is possible to prevent the player from recognizing that it is recommended to win the specific minor wins A, B, or C in the normal state or premonition state.

In the first form, when a specific minor win occurs in the CZ state and AT state of the favorable zone, and a navigation notification is issued to notify the stop operation sequence for winning one of the specific minor wins A, B, or C, a predetermined one of multiple stop operation sequences for winning one of the specific minor wins A, B, or C is issued (for example, when a left specific minor win occurs, the center right left stop operation sequence is issued from the center left right, center right left, right left center, and right center left stop operation sequences). Therefore, when a specific minor win occurs in the CZ state and AT state of the favorable zone, even if the stop operation sequence for winning one of the specific minor wins A, B, or C includes multiple stop operation sequences, the content of the navigation notification that notifies the stop operation sequence for winning one of the specific minor wins A, B, or C does not become complicated.

In the first form, when a specific minor wins in the CZ state and AT state in the favorable zone, and a navigation effect is performed to notify the player of the stop operation sequence that will win one of the specific minor wins A, B, or C, a navigation effect is performed to notify the player of one of the multiple stop operation sequences that will win one of the specific minor wins A, B, or C (for example, when a left specific minor wins, the stop operation sequence of center left/right, center right/left, right left center, and right center left is the stop operation sequence of center right/left). In addition, different performance control is executed in the case where a specific minor wins in the CZ state and AT state in the favorable zone, the stop operation is performed in the stop operation sequence notified by the navigation effect, and one of the specific minor wins A, B, or C is won, and in the case where the stop operation is performed in a stop operation sequence different from the stop operation sequence notified by the navigation effect, and one of the specific minor wins A, B, or C is won, so that the player can recognize whether the stop operation was performed in the stop operation sequence notified by the navigation effect from the difference in the performance.

In addition, if a specific minor win occurs in the CZ state and AT state of the favorable zone, the stop operation is performed in the stop operation order notified by the navigation effect, and any of the specific minor wins A, B, and C wins, the navigation effect ends at the timing when the third stop operation is performed, whereas if a stop operation is performed in a stop operation order different from the stop operation order notified by the navigation effect and any of the specific minor wins A, B, and C wins, the navigation effect ends at the timing when the stop operation is performed in the stop operation order different from the stop operation order notified by the navigation effect (the timing of the first stop operation or the second stop operation). Therefore, if a specific minor win occurs in the CZ state and AT state of the favorable zone, and any of the specific minor wins A, B, and C wins, the player can recognize whether or not the stop operation was performed in the stop operation order notified by the navigation effect by the timing when the navigation effect ends.

In addition, when a specific minor win occurs in the CZ state and AT state of the favorable zone, the stop operation is performed in the stop operation order notified by the navigation effect, and any of the specific minor wins A, B, and C wins, a correct effect is performed as the operation-time effect at the timing of the first stop operation and the second stop operation. On the other hand, when the stop operation is performed in a stop operation order different from the stop operation order notified by the navigation effect and any of the specific minor wins A, B, and C wins, an incorrect effect is performed as the operation-time effect at the timing (the timing of the first stop operation or the second stop operation) when the stop operation is performed in the stop operation order different from the stop operation order notified by the navigation effect. Therefore, when a specific minor win occurs in the CZ state and AT state of the favorable zone, and any of the specific minor wins A, B, and C wins, whether the stop operation was performed in the stop operation order notified by the navigation effect can be recognized by the difference in the operation-time effect executed at the timing when the stop operation was performed.

In addition, if a specific minor win occurs in the CZ state and AT state of the advantageous zone, the stop operation is performed in the stop operation order notified by the navigation effect, and any of the specific minor wins A, B, and C wins, an acquisition display is executed as a winning effect, whereas if the stop operation is performed in a stop operation order different from the stop operation order notified by the navigation effect, and any of the specific minor wins A, B, and C wins, an acquisition display is not executed as a winning effect. Therefore, if a specific minor win occurs in the CZ state and AT state of the advantageous zone, and any of the specific minor wins A, B, and C wins, whether or not the stop operation was performed in the stop operation order notified by the navigation effect can be recognized by whether or not an acquisition display is executed as a winning effect.

In the first form, different presentation control is executed in the case where a specific minor win occurs in the normal state and premonition state of the advantageous zone and a stop operation is performed in a different stop operation order from the stop operation order notified by the navigation effect, and in the case where a specific minor win occurs in the CZ state and AT state of the advantageous zone and a stop operation is performed in a different stop operation order from the stop operation order notified by the navigation effect, so that when a stop operation is performed in a different stop operation order from the stop operation order notified by the navigation effect, appropriate presentation control can be executed depending on whether the state is normal and premonition, or CZ and AT.

In addition, if a specific minor win occurs in the CZ state or AT state of the favorable zone and the stop operation is performed in a different order from the stop operation order notified by the navigation effect, a mistake effect is executed as the operation time effect, and if a specific minor win occurs in the normal state or premonition state of the favorable zone and the stop operation is performed in a different order from the stop operation order notified by the navigation effect, neither operation time effect is executed. Therefore, it can be recognized that if the stop operation is performed in the CZ state or AT state of the favorable zone in a different order from the stop operation order notified by the navigation effect, the degree of disadvantage is greater than in the normal state or premonition state of the favorable zone (in the normal state and premonition state, if one coin is not won, the normal G number shortening lottery etc. is not held, but 15 medals can be won, whereas in the CZ state and AT state, if the specific minor wins A, B, C are not won, the number of medals that can be won is reduced).

In the first form, the stop operation sequence for winning one coin when the left specific minor wins and the stop operation sequence for winning specific minor wins B and C when the center specific minor win and the right specific minor win include a common stop operation sequence (a stop operation sequence with the left reel as the first stop), the stop operation sequence for winning one coin when the center specific minor wins and the stop operation sequence for winning specific minor wins A and C when the left specific minor win and the right specific minor win include a common stop operation sequence (a stop operation sequence with the center reel as the first stop), and the stop operation sequence for winning one coin when the right specific minor wins and the stop operation sequence for winning specific minor wins A and B when the left specific minor win and the right specific minor win include a common stop operation sequence (a stop operation sequence with the right reel as the first stop).

When a navigation effect is executed to notify the player of the stopping operation sequence for winning one coin when one specific minor wins in the normal state and the premonition state in the advantageous zone, a navigation effect is executed to notify only the first stop reel in the first manner, and when another specific minor wins in the CZ state and the AT state in the advantageous zone, a navigation effect is executed to notify the player of the stopping operation sequence common to the stopping operation sequence for winning one coin when one specific minor wins, as the stopping operation sequence for winning one specific minor win A, B, or C, a navigation effect is executed to notify the player of the first stop reel to the third stop reel in the second manner, and since the presentation manner of the navigation effect differs even when a common stopping operation sequence is presented, it becomes easy to understand whether one coin or one of the specific minor wins A, B, or C is to be won depending on the presentation manner of the navigation effect.

In the first form, the stop operation sequence for winning specific minor role A when the left specific minor role is won and the stop operation sequence for winning the main minor role when the center left and right bells are won contain a common stop operation sequence (center left and right stop operation sequence), the stop operation sequence for winning specific minor role B when the center specific minor role is won and the stop operation sequence for winning the main minor role when the right left and center bells are won contain a common stop operation sequence (right left center stop operation sequence), and the stop operation sequence for winning specific minor role C when the right specific minor role is won and the stop operation sequence for winning the main minor role when the left center right bells are won contain a common stop operation sequence (left center right stop operation sequence).

The same navigation performance is executed in the following cases: when a specific minor win occurs in the CZ state and AT state of the favorable zone, a navigation performance is executed to notify the player of the stop operation sequence that will result in the specific minor win A, B, or C being won; and when a navigation minor win occurs in the CZ state and AT state of the favorable zone, a navigation performance is executed to notify the player of the stop operation sequence that is the same as the stop operation sequence that will result in the specific minor win A, B, or C being won when the navigation minor wins. Therefore, in the CZ state and AT state of the favorable zone, when a navigation performance is executed to notify the player of the common stop operation sequence, the navigation performance can be executed without any sense of incongruity, whether a specific minor win occurs or a navigation minor win occurs.

In the first form, when a navigation performance that notifies a common stop operation sequence is executed in the CZ state and AT state of the advantageous zone, the same navigation performance is executed even if a specific minor role is won or if a navigation minor role is won. However, in the first form, when a navigation performance that notifies a common stop operation sequence is executed in the CZ state and AT state of the advantageous zone, a navigation performance with a similar performance mode (for example, a navigation performance in which at least a part of the font of the characters that make up the navigation image, the character image that makes up the navigation image, the color of the navigation image, and the size of the navigation image are different, but which is similar overall) may be executed. Even with such a configuration, when a navigation performance that notifies a common stop operation sequence is executed in the CZ state and AT state of the advantageous zone, a navigation performance can be executed without any sense of incongruity even if a specific minor role is won or if a navigation minor role is won.

In addition, the navigation number notified by the navigation notification when a specific minor wins in the CZ state and AT state in the advantageous zone is the same as the navigation number when the main minor wins a navigation minor win in a stopping operation sequence that is the same as the stopping operation sequence that wins any of the specific minor wins A, B, or C. Since there is no need for a navigation number for winning any of the specific minor wins A, B, or C when a specific minor wins, separate from the navigation number used when the navigation minor wins, the amount of data required for the navigation notification can be reduced.

In addition, when a navigation notification is performed, a navigation command capable of identifying the navigation number notified by the navigation notification is sent to the sub-control unit 91, and the navigation command sent when a specific minor win is won in the CZ state and AT state of the advantageous zone is the same as the navigation command sent when a navigation minor wins in which the main minor wins in a stopping operation sequence common to the stopping operation sequence that wins any of the specific minor wins A, B, or C, and since there is no need for a navigation command capable of identifying the navigation number corresponding to the specific minor win in addition to the navigation command capable of identifying the navigation number corresponding to the navigation minor win, the amount of data required to send the navigation command can be reduced.

[Control when the second form of navigation target role is won]
Next, the control related to the navigation notification and the performance when the navigation target role is won in the second form will be described based on Figures 25 to 28. Note that the control when the navigation target role is won in the second form is common to the control when the navigation target role is won in the first form, such as the control when the navigation target role is won in the normal state and the premonition state in the advantageous zone, the control when the navigation minor role is won in the CZ state and the AT state in the advantageous zone, and the control when the navigation target role is won in the normal zone. Therefore, here, the control when a specific minor role is won in the CZ state and the AT state in the advantageous zone will be described.

As shown in FIG. 25, when a specific minor win occurs in the CZ state and AT state in the advantageous zone, the main control unit 41 executes a navigation notification and displays on the game auxiliary display 12 a navigation number indicating a stop operation sequence for winning one of the specific minor wins A, B, or C according to the type of the specific minor win (for a left specific minor win, "8" indicating a stop operation sequence in which the center reel is the first stop among the stop operation sequences in which a reel other than the left reel is the first stop, for a middle specific minor win, "9" indicating a stop operation sequence in which the right reel is the first stop among the stop operation sequences in which a reel other than the center reel is the first stop, and for a right specific minor win, "7" indicating a stop operation sequence in which the left reel is the first stop among the stop operation sequences in which a reel other than the right reel is the first stop). In addition, an internal winning command indicating the win of the specific minor win is transmitted, and a navigation command capable of identifying a navigation number indicating a stop operation sequence notified by the navigation notification among the stop operation sequences in which a specific minor win A, B, or C is won according to the type of the specific minor win is transmitted.

When a specific minor win occurs in the CZ state and AT state in the advantageous zone, the sub-control unit 91 executes a navigation effect in a third mode, which notifies the player of the stop operation sequence that will win one of the specific minor wins A, B, or C notified by the navigation notification at the start of the game (for example, when a right specific minor win occurs, the stop operation sequence in which the left reel is the first stop among the stop operation sequences in which a reel other than the right reel is the first stop) as shown in Figures 26 (a), 27 (a), and 28 (a). The navigation effect of the third mode is a navigation effect that displays a navigation image showing the first stop reel with a "1" superimposed on a character image in the display area of the liquid crystal display 51, in the area above the first stop reel that will win the stop operation sequence notified by the navigation notification, i.e., the specific minor win A, B, or C. Also, as shown in FIG. 26(b), when a reel notified as the first reel by the navigation effect is stopped as the first reel, the navigation image showing the first reel is erased, and the correct answer effect is executed in the second mode as the effect during operation. Then, when a stop operation is performed in the stop operation order notified by the navigation effect (for example, when a right specific small win is won, the stop operation order is the left reel as the first reel), if any of the specific small wins A, B, and C wins as a result of the stop operation being performed in the stop operation order notified by the navigation effect, as shown in FIG. 26(d), a winning display is executed at the third stop by displaying "15 Get!" on the liquid crystal display 51 as a winning effect to indicate that 15 medals have been won, and a payout sound associated with the winning of any of the specific small wins A, B, and C is output from the speaker.

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 27(b) or FIG. 28(b), when a reel other than the reel notified as the first stop reel by the navigation effect is stopped as the first stop, all navigation images are erased and a mistake effect is executed as an operation effect. Then, when a stop operation is performed in a stop operation sequence other than the stop operation sequence notified by the navigation effect in which one of the specific small roles A, B, and C wins (for example, when the right specific small role is won, the stop operation sequence in which the center reel is stopped as the first stop), and one of the specific small roles A, B, and C wins, as a result, as shown in FIG. 27(d), the winning display is not executed in the winning effect at the third stop, but the payout sound associated with the winning of one of the specific small roles A, B, and C is output from the speaker. Also, if a stop operation is performed in a stop operation sequence other than the stop operation sequence notified by the navigation effect that results in one winning coin (for example, in the case of a right specific minor win, the stop operation sequence is the right reel as the first stop), and one winning coin is the result, no winning effect will be executed at the third stop, as shown in FIG. 28(d).

In this way, in the second form, the stop operation sequence for winning one coin when the left specific minor wins and the stop operation sequence for winning specific minor wins B and C when the center specific minor win and the right specific minor win include a common stop operation sequence (a stop operation sequence with the left reel as the first stop), the stop operation sequence for winning one coin when the center specific minor wins and the stop operation sequence for winning specific minor wins A and C when the left specific minor win and the right specific minor win include a common stop operation sequence (a stop operation sequence with the center reel as the first stop), and the stop operation sequence for winning one coin when the right specific minor wins and the stop operation sequence for winning specific minor wins A and B when the left specific minor win and the right specific minor win include a common stop operation sequence (a stop operation sequence with the right reel as the first stop).

When a navigation effect is executed to notify the player of the stopping operation sequence for winning one coin when one specific minor wins in the normal state and premonition state of the favorable zone, a navigation effect is executed to notify in the first manner, and when another specific minor wins in the CZ state and AT state of the favorable zone, a navigation effect is executed to notify the player of the stopping operation sequence common to the stopping operation sequence for winning one coin when one specific minor wins, as the stopping operation sequence for winning one specific minor win A, B, or C. When a navigation effect is executed to notify the player of the stopping operation sequence common to the stopping operation sequence for winning one coin when one specific minor wins, the presentation manner of the navigation effect differs even when a common stopping operation sequence is notified, so that it becomes easy to know whether one coin or one of the specific minor wins A, B, or C is to be won depending on the presentation manner of the navigation effect.

In addition, in the second form, when a specific minor win occurs in the CZ state and AT state of the advantageous zone, a navigation performance is executed to notify the stop operation sequence for winning one of the specific minor wins A, B, or C, and when a navigation minor win occurs in the CZ state and AT state of the advantageous zone, a navigation performance is executed using a navigation image that uses a character image, so that in the CZ state and AT state of the advantageous zone, even if a specific minor win occurs or even if a navigation minor win occurs, the navigation performance can be executed without any sense of incongruity.

[Control when the third form of navigation target role is won]
Next, the control related to the navigation notification and the performance when the navigation target role is won in the third form will be described based on Fig. 29. Note that the control when the navigation target role is won in the third form is common to the control when the navigation target role is won in the first form, such as the control when the navigation target role is won in the normal state and the premonition state in the advantageous zone, the control when the navigation minor role is won in the CZ state and the AT state in the advantageous zone, and the control when the navigation target role is won in the normal zone. Therefore, here, the control when a specific minor role is won in the CZ state and the AT state in the advantageous zone will be described.

As shown in FIG. 29, when a specific minor win occurs in the CZ state and AT state in the advantageous zone, the main control unit 41 executes a navigation notification and displays on the game auxiliary display 12 a navigation number indicating a stop operation sequence for winning one of the specific minor wins A, B, or C according to the type of the specific minor win (for a left specific minor win, "8" indicating a stop operation sequence in which the center reel is the first stop among the stop operation sequences in which a reel other than the left reel is the first stop, for a middle specific minor win, "9" indicating a stop operation sequence in which the right reel is the first stop among the stop operation sequences in which a reel other than the center reel is the first stop, and for a right specific minor win, "7" indicating a stop operation sequence in which the left reel is the first stop among the stop operation sequences in which a reel other than the right reel is the first stop). In addition, an internal winning command indicating the win of the specific minor win is transmitted, and a navigation command capable of identifying a navigation number indicating a stop operation sequence notified by the navigation notification among the stop operation sequences in which a specific minor win A, B, or C is won according to the type of the specific minor win is transmitted.

When a specific minor win occurs in the CZ state and AT state in the advantageous zone, the sub-control unit 91 executes a navigation effect in the second mode to notify one of the stop operation sequences for winning one of the specific minor wins A, B, or C notified by the navigation notification at the start of the game (for example, when a right specific minor win occurs, the left-center-right stop operation sequence among the stop operation sequences for the left reel to be the first stop). Also, when a stop operation is performed to make the reel notified by the navigation effect as the first stop reel as the first stop at the first stop, the navigation image showing the first stop reel is erased, and the correct answer performance is executed in the second mode as the operation time performance, and when a stop operation is performed to make the reel notified by the navigation effect as the second stop reel as the second stop at the second stop, the navigation image showing the second stop reel is erased, and the correct answer performance is executed in the second mode as the operation time performance. Then, if the stop operation is performed in the stop operation order notified by the navigation effect (for example, if the right specific small win is won, the stop operation order is left, center, and right), and one of the specific small wins A, B, or C wins, the winning effect is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 at the third stop, indicating that 15 medals have been won by displaying "15 Get!", and the payout sound associated with the winning of one of the specific small wins A, B, or C is output from the speaker.

On the other hand, when a stop operation is performed to set a reel other than the reel notified as the first stop reel by the navigation performance as the first stop, or when a stop operation is performed to set a reel other than the reel notified as the second stop reel by the navigation performance as the second stop, all navigation images are erased and a mistake performance is executed as a performance during operation. Then, when a stop operation is performed in a stop operation order other than the stop operation order notified by the navigation performance in which one of the specific small roles A, B, or C wins (for example, in the case of a right specific small role winning, the stop operation order is left/right center, center/left/right, center/right/left), and one of the specific small roles A, B, or C wins, the winning display is not executed during the third stop, but the payout sound associated with the winning of one of the specific small roles A, B, or C is output from the speaker. Also, if a stop operation is performed in a stop operation sequence other than that notified by the navigation effect that results in one winning coin (for example, in the case of a right specific minor win, the stop operation sequence is the right reel as the first stop), and one winning coin is the result, no winning effect will be executed at the third stop.

In this way, in the third form, when a specific minor win occurs in the CZ state and AT state in the favorable zone, and a navigation effect is performed to notify the stop operation sequence that will win one of the specific minor wins A, B, or C, even if the stop operation sequence specified from the navigation command includes multiple types of stop operation sequences, a navigation effect is performed to notify one of the multiple stop operation sequences that will win one of the specific minor wins A, B, or C (for example, if the stop operation sequence is to have the center reel stop first, the stop operation sequence of center right and left among the stop operation sequences of center left and right and center right and left) so that when a specific minor win occurs in the CZ state and AT state in the favorable zone, even if the stop operation sequence specified from the navigation command includes multiple types of stop operation sequences, the content of the navigation effect that notifies the stop operation sequence that will win one of the specific minor wins A, B, or C does not become complicated.

In the third form, the stop operation sequence (stop operation sequence for winning specific minor role A) specified from the navigation command sent when the left specific minor role is won in the CZ state and AT state in the advantageous zone, and the stop operation sequence (stop operation sequence for winning the main minor role) specified from the navigation command sent when the center left and right bells are won include a common stop operation sequence (center left and right stop operation sequence), and the stop operation sequence (stop operation sequence for winning specific minor role B) specified from the navigation command sent when the center specific minor role is won in the CZ state and AT state in the advantageous zone The stop operation sequence (stop operation sequence for winning a specific minor role C) specified from the navigation command sent when the right, left, and center bells are won, and the stop operation sequence (stop operation sequence for winning a main minor role) specified from the navigation command sent when the right specific minor role is won, include a common stop operation sequence (the right, left, and center stop operation sequence), and the stop operation sequence (stop operation sequence for winning a specific minor role C) specified from the navigation command sent when the left, center, and right bells are won, include a common stop operation sequence (the left, center, and right stop operation sequence).

In addition, when the stop operation sequence identified from the navigation command sent when a specific minor win occurs in the CZ state and AT state of the advantageous zone, and the stop operation sequence identified from the navigation command sent when a navigation minor win occurs in the CZ state and AT state of the advantageous zone contain a common stop operation sequence, both will execute a navigation performance with the same performance pattern, so in the CZ state and AT state of the advantageous zone, when executing a navigation performance that notifies of a common stop operation sequence, the navigation performance can be executed without any sense of incongruity, whether a specific minor win occurs or a navigation minor win occurs.

In addition, when executing a navigation performance that notifies a common stop operation sequence in the CZ state and AT state of the advantageous zone, even if a specific minor win or a navigation minor win is won, a configuration may be used to execute a navigation performance with a similar performance pattern (for example, a navigation performance in which at least a part of the font of the letters that make up the navigation image, the character image that makes up the navigation image, the color of the navigation image, and the size of the navigation image are different, but which is similar overall), and even with such a configuration, when executing a navigation performance that notifies a common stop operation sequence in the CZ state and AT state of the advantageous zone, even if a specific minor win or a navigation minor win is won, a navigation performance can be executed without any sense of incongruity.

[Control when the fourth form of navigation target role is won]
Next, the control related to the navigation notification and the performance when the navigation target role is won in the fourth form will be described based on Figures 30 to 32. Note that the control when the navigation target role is won in the fourth form is common to the control when the navigation target role is won in the first form, such as the control when the navigation target role is won in the normal state and the premonition state in the advantageous zone, the control when the navigation target role is won in the CZ state and the AT state in the advantageous zone, and the control when the navigation target role is won in the normal zone. Therefore, here, the control when a specific small role is won in the normal state and the premonition state in the advantageous zone will be described. In addition, the control when the navigation target role is won in the fourth form may apply the control of the second or third form as the control when a specific small role is won in the CZ state and the AT state in the advantageous zone.

As shown in FIG. 30, when a specific minor win occurs during the normal state and the premonition state in the advantageous zone, the main control unit 41 executes a navigation notification and causes the game auxiliary display 12 to display a navigation number indicating the stopping operation sequence for winning one coin according to the type of specific minor win ("7" for a left specific minor win, indicating a stopping operation sequence with the left reel as the first stopping reel, "8" for a middle specific minor win, indicating a stopping operation sequence with the middle reel as the first stopping reel, and "9" for a right specific minor win, indicating a stopping operation sequence with the right reel as the first stopping reel). In addition, an internal winning command indicating the winning of a specific minor win is transmitted, and a navigation command capable of identifying a navigation number indicating a stopping operation sequence for winning one coin according to the type of specific minor win is transmitted.

When a specific minor win occurs in the normal state and the premonition state in the advantageous zone, the sub-control unit 91 executes a navigation effect in the fourth mode, which notifies the player of one of the stop operation sequences that will win the one coin notified by the navigation notification at the start of the game (for example, when a left specific minor win occurs, the left-center-right stop operation sequence among the stop operation sequences in which the left reel is the first stop) as shown in FIG. 31(a) and FIG. 32(a). The navigation effect of the fourth mode is a navigation effect that displays a navigation image showing the first stopped reel with a "1" superimposed on a plain background image in the area above the first stopped reel according to the stop operation sequence notified by the navigation notification, displays a navigation image showing the second stopped reel with a "2" superimposed on a plain background image in the area above the second stopped reel, and displays a navigation image showing the third stopped reel with a "3" superimposed on a plain background image in the area above the third stopped reel. Also, as shown in FIG. 31(b) and FIG. 32(b), when a stop operation is performed to make the reel notified as the first stop reel by the navigation effect the first stop at the first stop, the navigation image showing the first stop reel is erased, and the correct answer effect is executed in the first mode as the operation effect, and as shown in FIG. 31(c), when a stop operation is performed to make the reel notified as the second stop reel by the navigation effect the second stop, the navigation image showing the second stop reel is erased, and the correct answer effect is executed in the first mode as the operation effect. Then, when a stop operation is performed in the stop operation order notified by the navigation effect (for example, the stop operation order is left, center, and right when the left specific small role is won), as a result of one coin winning, as shown in FIG. 31(d), a reel flash is executed as a winning effect at the third stop, and a chance sound such as "chance" is output from the speaker to notify that a normal G number shortening lottery, a second AT lottery, or a first additional lottery has been performed.

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 32(c), when a stop operation is performed to set a reel other than the reel notified as the second stop reel by the navigation effect to the second stop (for example, a stop operation to set the right reel to the second stop), all navigation images are erased and the operation time effect is not executed. Then, when a stop operation is performed in a stop operation order other than the stop operation order notified by the navigation effect in which one coin wins (for example, in the case of a win of a left specific small role, the stop operation order of the left and right middle), as a result of which one coin wins, as shown in FIG. 32(d), a good chance sound is not output from the speaker as a winning effect at the third stop, and only a reel flash is executed to notify that a normal G number shortening lottery, a second AT lottery, or a first additional lottery has been performed. Also, at the first stop, if a stop operation is performed to make a reel other than the reel notified by the navigation effect as the first stop reel (for example, if a left specific minor win is won, a stop operation to make the center reel or the right reel the second stop), all navigation images are erased and the operation time performance is not executed. And, if a stop operation is performed in a stop operation sequence other than the stop operation sequence notified by the navigation effect that results in a win for one of the specific minor wins A, B, or C (for example, if a left specific minor win is won, a stop operation sequence that makes a reel other than the left reel the first stop), and one of the specific minor wins A, B, or C wins, no winning performance is executed at the third stop.

In this way, in the fourth form, when a specific minor win occurs in the normal state and premonition state of the advantageous zone, and a navigation effect is performed to notify the user of the stop operation sequence to win one coin, even if the stop operation sequence specified from the navigation command includes multiple types of stop operation sequences, a navigation effect is performed to notify a predetermined one of the multiple stop operation sequences to win one coin (for example, if the stop operation sequence is to have the left reel stop first, then the left-center-right stop operation sequence out of the left-center-right and right-center-left stop operation sequences) so that when a specific minor win occurs in the normal state and premonition state of the advantageous zone, even if the stop operation sequence specified from the navigation command includes multiple types of stop operation sequences, the content of the navigation effect notifying the user of the stop operation sequence to win one coin does not become complicated.

In the fourth form, when a specific minor win occurs during the normal state and premonition state in the favorable zone, and a navigation effect is performed to notify the player of the stop operation sequence that will result in one winning coin, a navigation effect is performed to notify the player of one of multiple stop operation sequences that will result in one winning coin (for example, when a left specific minor win occurs, the left-center-right stop operation sequence is selected from the left-center-right and left-center stop operation sequences). In addition, different performance control is executed in the case where a specific minor win occurs during the normal state and premonition state in the favorable zone, the stop operation is performed in the stop operation sequence notified by the navigation effect, and one winning coin is selected, and in the case where a stop operation is performed in a stop operation sequence different from the stop operation sequence notified by the navigation effect, and one winning coin is selected, so that the player can recognize whether or not the stop operation was performed in the stop operation sequence notified by the navigation effect from the difference in the performance.

In addition, when a specific minor win occurs during the normal and premonition states of the advantageous zone, the stop operations are performed in the stop operation order notified by the navigation effect, and one coin wins, the navigation effect ends when the third stop operation is performed. On the other hand, when a stop operation is performed in a different stop operation order from the stop operation order notified by the navigation effect and one coin wins, the navigation effect ends when the stop operation is performed in the different stop operation order from the stop operation order notified by the navigation effect (the timing of the second stop operation). Therefore, when a specific minor win occurs during the normal and premonition states of the advantageous zone and one coin wins, whether or not the stop operations were performed in the stop operation order notified by the navigation effect can be recognized by the timing at which the navigation effect ends.

In addition, when a specific small win occurs during the normal and premonition states of the favorable zone, the stop operations are performed in the stop operation order notified by the navigation effect, and if one coin wins, a correct answer effect is performed as an operation-time effect at the timing of the first stop operation and the second stop operation. On the other hand, when the stop operations are performed in a stop operation order different from the stop operation order notified by the navigation effect and one coin wins, the operation-time effect is not performed after the stop operations are performed in the stop operation order different from the stop operation order notified by the navigation effect. Therefore, when a specific small win occurs during the normal and premonition states of the favorable zone and one coin wins, whether or not the stop operations were performed in the stop operation order notified by the navigation effect can be recognized by the presence or absence of the operation-time effect executed at the timing of the stop operation.

In addition, when a specific small win occurs during the normal and premonition states of the advantageous zone, the stop operations are performed in the stop operation order notified by the navigation effect, and one coin wins, an opportunity sound is output as a winning effect. On the other hand, when the stop operations are performed in a different stop operation order from the stop operation order notified by the navigation effect, and one coin wins, an opportunity sound is not output as a winning effect. Therefore, when a specific small win occurs during the normal and premonition states of the advantageous zone, and one coin wins, whether or not the stop operations were performed in the stop operation order notified by the navigation effect can be recognized by whether or not an opportunity sound is output as a winning effect.

In the fourth form, the stop operation sequence for winning one coin when the left specific minor wins and the stop operation sequence for winning specific minor wins B and C when the center specific minor win and the right specific minor win include a common stop operation sequence (a stop operation sequence with the left reel as the first stop), the stop operation sequence for winning one coin when the center specific minor wins and the stop operation sequence for winning specific minor wins A and C when the left specific minor win and the right specific minor win include a common stop operation sequence (a stop operation sequence with the center reel as the first stop), and the stop operation sequence for winning one coin when the right specific minor wins and the stop operation sequence for winning specific minor wins A and B when the left specific minor win and the right specific minor win include a common stop operation sequence (a stop operation sequence with the right reel as the first stop).

Then, when a navigation effect is executed to notify the stop operation sequence for winning one coin when one specific minor wins in the normal state and the premonition state in the advantageous zone, a navigation effect is executed to notify the first to third stopped reels in the fourth manner, and when another specific minor wins in the CZ state and the AT state in the advantageous zone, a navigation effect is executed to notify the first to third stopped reels in the second manner as the stop operation sequence for winning one coin when one specific minor wins, as the stop operation sequence for winning one specific minor win A, B, or C. The navigation effect is executed to notify the first to third stopped reels in the second manner, and since the presentation manner of the navigation effect differs even when the common stop operation sequence is presented, it becomes easy to understand whether one coin or one of the specific minor wins A, B, or C is to be won depending on the presentation manner of the navigation effect.

[Control when the 5th form of the navigation target role is won]
Next, the control related to the navigation notification and the performance when the navigation target role is won in the fifth form will be described based on FIG. 33. Note that the control when the navigation target role is won in the fifth form is common to the control when the navigation target role is won in the first form, such as the control when the navigation target role is won in the normal state and the premonition state in the advantageous zone, the control when the navigation target role is won in the CZ state and the AT state in the advantageous zone, and the control when the navigation target role is won in the normal zone. Therefore, here, the control when a specific small role is won in the normal state and the premonition state in the advantageous zone will be described. In addition, the control when the navigation target role is won in the fifth form may apply the control of the second or third form as the control when a specific small role is won in the CZ state and the AT state in the advantageous zone.

As shown in FIG. 33, when a specific minor win occurs in the normal state and the premonition state in the advantageous zone, the main control unit 41 executes a navigation notification and displays on the game auxiliary display 12 a navigation number indicating one of the stop operation sequences that will win one coin according to the type of the specific minor win (for a left specific minor win, "1" indicates a left-center-right stop operation sequence in which the left reel is the first stop reel, for a middle specific minor win, "3" indicates a center-left-right stop operation sequence in which the middle reel is the first stop reel, and for a right specific minor win, "5" indicates a right-left-center stop operation sequence in which the right reel is the first stop reel). In addition, an internal win command indicating the win of the specific minor win is transmitted, and a navigation command capable of identifying a navigation number indicating a stop operation sequence that will win one coin according to the type of the specific minor win is transmitted.

When a specific minor win occurs during the normal state and the premonition state in the advantageous zone, the sub-control unit 91 executes a navigation effect in the fourth mode that notifies the player of the stop operation sequence (for example, when a left specific minor win occurs, the stop operation sequence is left, center, and right) that will win the coin notified by the navigation notification at the start of the game. Also, when a stop operation is performed to make the reel notified by the navigation effect as the first stop reel the first stop at the first stop, the navigation image showing the first stop reel is erased, and the correct answer effect is executed in the first mode as the operation-time effect, and when a stop operation is performed to make the reel notified by the navigation effect as the second stop reel the second stop at the second stop, the navigation image showing the second stop reel is erased, and the correct answer effect is executed in the first mode as the operation-time effect. Then, if the stopping operation is performed in the stopping operation order notified by the navigation effect (for example, if a left specific minor win occurs, the stopping operation order is left, center, and right), and one coin wins, a reel flash is executed as a winning effect at the third stop, and an opportunity sound such as "Chance" is output from the speaker to notify that a normal G number reduction lottery, a second AT lottery, or a first additional lottery has been held.

On the other hand, at the second stop, if a stop operation is performed to set a reel other than the reel notified as the second stop reel by the navigation performance as the second stop (for example, a stop operation to set the right reel as the second stop), all navigation images are erased and the operation performance is not executed. Then, if a stop operation is performed in a stop operation sequence other than the stop operation sequence notified by the navigation performance in which one coin wins (for example, a stop operation sequence of left, right, and middle when a left specific small role is won), and one coin wins, a good chance sound is not output from the speaker as a winning performance at the third stop, and only a reel flash is executed to notify that a normal G number reduction lottery, a second AT lottery, or a first additional lottery has been performed. Also, at the first stop, if a stop operation is performed to set a reel other than the reel notified as the first stop reel by the navigation performance as the first stop (for example, a stop operation to set the middle reel or right reel as the second stop when a left specific small role is won), all navigation images are erased and the operation performance is not executed. Then, if a stop operation is performed in a stop operation sequence other than the stop operation sequence notified by the navigation effect that results in one of the specific minor wins A, B, or C winning (for example, if a left specific minor win is won, the stop operation sequence is one in which a reel other than the left reel is the first stop), and one of the specific minor wins A, B, or C wins, no winning performance will be executed at the third stop.

In this way, in the fifth form, the stop operation sequence for winning one coin when the left specific minor role is won and the stop operation sequence for winning the main minor role when the left, center, and right bells are won contain a common stop operation sequence (left, center, and right stop operation sequence), the stop operation sequence for winning one coin when the center specific minor role is won and the stop operation sequence for winning the main minor role when the center left and right bells are won contain a common stop operation sequence (center left and right stop operation sequence), and the stop operation sequence for winning one coin when the right specific minor role is won and the stop operation sequence for winning the main minor role when the right, left, and center bells are won contain a common stop operation sequence (right, left, and center stop operation sequence).

The navigation number notified by the navigation notification when a specific minor win occurs during the normal state and premonition state of the advantageous zone is the same as the navigation number when a navigation minor wins in which the main minor wins in the same stopping operation sequence as the stopping operation sequence that wins one coin, and since there is no need for a navigation number for winning one coin when a specific minor wins, separate from the navigation number used when a navigation minor wins, the amount of data required for the navigation notification can be reduced.

In addition, when a navigation notification is performed, a navigation command capable of identifying the navigation number notified by the navigation notification is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91, and the navigation command transmitted when a specific minor win is won in the normal state and premonition state of the advantageous zone is the same as the navigation command transmitted when a navigation minor wins in which the main minor wins in the same stopping operation sequence as the stopping operation sequence that wins one coin, and since there is no need for a navigation command capable of identifying the navigation number corresponding to the specific minor win in addition to the navigation command capable of identifying the navigation number corresponding to the navigation minor win, the amount of data required to transmit the navigation command can be reduced.

[Regarding the regular game number reduction effect]
Next, the normal game number reduction effect will be described. The sub-control unit 91 displays the number of games played since the start of the normal state in the normal state and the premonition state on the liquid crystal display 51, and when the strong chance replay A, B, or the weak chance replay A, B is won in the normal state and the normal game number reduction lottery is performed, if any of the specific minor roles is won and the specific minor roles A, B, C are not won but one is won and the normal game number reduction lottery is performed, the sub-control unit 91 displays the number of shortened games on the liquid crystal display 51, and then executes the normal game number reduction effect of adding the shortened game number to the number of games played since the start of the normal state.

In addition, if strong chance replay A, B or weak chance replay A, B is won in the premonition state, if any of the specific minor roles is won and one coin is won without the specific minor roles A, B, or C, the normal game number reduction lottery will not be held. However, the sub-control unit 91 will also execute the normal game number reduction performance if strong chance replay A, B or weak chance replay A, B is won in the premonition state, if any of the specific minor roles is won and one coin is won without the specific minor roles A, B, or C.

In this case, if strong chance replay A, B, weak chance replay A, B are won in the premonition state, and one of the specific minor roles is won, and the number of shortened games to be displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 is determined according to the results of the second AT lottery and the first additional lottery, which are performed when the specific minor roles A, B, C are not won and one is won, and after the determined number of shortened games is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, a normal game number shortening effect is executed in which the number of shortened games is added to the number of games since the start of the normal state. At this time, when the second AT lottery is performed, a larger number of shortened games is likely to be determined when the AT state is won than when the AT state is not won, and when the first additional lottery is performed, a larger number of shortened games is likely to be determined when the additional role is won than when the additional role is not won, and when a large number of shortened games is displayed in the normal game number shortening effect, regardless of whether it is a normal state or a premonition state, a favorable situation for the player is suggested.

[About the premonitions]
Next, the execution status of the presentation in the advantageous zone state will be described with reference to Fig. 34. The main control unit 41 transmits a state command capable of identifying the state of the next game to the sub-control unit 91 at the end of the game. The state command can identify whether the advantageous zone state of the next game is a normal state, a premonition state, a CZ state, or an AT state. In addition, if it is a normal state, the number of normal games can be identified, and if it is a premonition state, the number of remaining games in the premonition state can be identified.

As shown in FIG. 34, when the sub-control unit 91 determines from the state command that the main control unit 41 is in the normal state, it executes a normal performance corresponding to the normal state.

As shown in FIG. 34(a), when the main control unit 41 determines from the state command that the normal state will be transitioned to the premonition state, the sub-control unit 91 ends the normal presentation and starts a premonition presentation with a presentation style different from that of the normal presentation. Also, when the state command determines that the number of games remaining in the premonition state is 3, the sub-control unit 91 ends the premonition presentation and starts a CZ suggestion presentation that suggests a transition to the CZ state. After that, when the state command determines that the number of games remaining in the premonition state is 0, the sub-control unit 91 notifies the player of a transition to the CZ state, and then the next game is started, and the premonition state transitions to the CZ state, resulting in an end of the CZ suggestion presentation and a start of a CZ presentation that corresponds to the CZ state.

As shown in FIG. 34(b), when the sub-control unit 91 determines from the state command that the main control unit 41 side is in the normal state and the number of normal games has reached a predetermined number of games, the sub-control unit 91 decides whether to execute a premonition effect. The predetermined number of games is the number of games that is likely to be won by the normal game number lottery or the maximum value that is won by the normal game number lottery for modes A and B, and is the number of games that is likely to end the normal state. When the sub-control unit 91 determines to execute a premonition effect, it ends the normal effect and starts the premonition effect. When the sub-control unit 91 determines from the state command that a period equivalent to the period from the start of the premonition effect until the start of the CZ suggestion effect when the main control unit 41 side is in the premonition state (7 games to 17 games in this embodiment) has elapsed, the sub-control unit 91 ends the premonition effect and starts the CZ suggestion effect. After that, when the sub-control unit 91 determines from the state command that three games have elapsed since the start of the premonition effect, it notifies the player that the game will not transition to the CZ state, and then the next game starts, which ends the CZ suggestion effect and starts the normal effect.

In this embodiment, while the premonition effect is always executed in the premonition state, it may also be executed in the normal state, and the execution of the premonition effect suggests the possibility that the game is controlled in the premonition state, so it can be expected that the game is in the premonition state, i.e., that the game will transition to the CZ state within 20 games.

In addition, in the normal state, the premonition effect is executed when the number of games that is likely to end the normal state and transition to the premonition state is reached, so the execution of the premonition effect creates hope that there is a high possibility of entering the premonition state.

Also, as mentioned above, if one of the specific minor winning symbols is selected during the premonition state and one coin is awarded, the normal game number reduction lottery is not held, but the second AT lottery or the first additional lottery is held, so that even in a situation where the premonition performance is executed and the possibility of a premonition state is suggested, the player can be prompted to select an operation mode that will not award the specific minor winning symbols A, B, or C, but will award one coin.

[About gaming machine information]
Next, the gaming machine information displayed on the gaming machine information display 50 will be described with reference to FIG.

When the gaming control board 40 is attached at a predetermined position inside the cabinet 1a, a gaming machine information display 50 consisting of a 7-segment display is disposed at the bottom of the front side (player side) of the gaming control board 40. When the gaming control board 40 is sealed in the board case, the display content of the gaming machine information display 50 can be seen from outside the board case, and the information such as the aforementioned bonus payout ratio of the slot machine 1, which is collected by the main control unit 41 and displayed on the gaming machine information display 50, can be recognized by store clerks and the like.

As shown in FIG. 35, the main control unit 41 controls the gaming machine information display 50 to display the continuous feature payout ratio, feature payout ratio, command-based feature payout ratio, continuous feature payout ratio relative to the total cumulative payout number, feature payout ratio, and command-based feature payout ratio for the past 6,000 games.

The main control unit 41 switches the continuous feature payout ratio, feature payout ratio, command-included feature payout ratio, continuous feature payout ratio to the total cumulative payout number, feature payout ratio, and command-included feature payout ratio for the past 6000 games from when the power is turned on until the power supply is stopped, and displays them on the gaming machine information display 50 every predetermined period (30 seconds in this embodiment) in the display order shown in Figure 35.

At this time, the gaming machine information display 50 displays an abbreviation indicating the currently displayed content in the top two digits (for example, if the consecutive payout ratio of the last 6,000 games in display order 1 is displayed, "1C").

In addition, the last two digits of the gaming machine information display 50 display the currently displayed ratio or percentage (hereinafter, sometimes referred to as the data to be displayed) corresponding to the above-mentioned abbreviation, and all data are displayed as a percentage. The data displayed in the last two digits of the gaming machine information display 50 can be 0 to 99, and in this embodiment, the data to be displayed is displayed using both of the last two digits of the gaming machine information display 50. For example, when the data to be displayed is a single digit, "0" is displayed in the higher digit of the last two digits of the gaming machine information display 50, while the value of the data to be displayed is displayed in the lower digit (for example, when 5% is displayed, "05" is displayed in the lower two digits of the gaming machine information display 50). When the data to be displayed is a two-digit number, the data to be displayed is displayed in the lower two digits of the gaming machine information display 50 (for example, when 15% is displayed, "15" is displayed in the lower two digits of the gaming machine information display 50).

Next, the payout ratio of the device, the consecutive device payout ratio, and the payout ratio of the device with instructions will be explained. The payout ratio of the device, the consecutive device payout ratio, and the payout ratio of the device with instructions are calculated by the gaming machine information calculation process in the main process, and the payout ratio of the device to the total cumulative payout number is the ratio of the total number of medals paid out (number of device payouts) in the device play (so-called regular bonus and single bonus) since the gaming machine was shipped to the total number of medals paid out since the gaming machine was shipped, the payout ratio of the device to the past 6000 games is the ratio of the total number of medals paid out (number of device payouts) in the device play during the past 6000 games to the total number of medals paid out during the past 6000 games, and the payout ratio of the consecutive device to the total cumulative payout number is the ratio of the number of medals paid out in the special play state since the gaming machine was shipped to the total number of medals paid out since the gaming machine was shipped. The ratio of consecutive payouts to the total number of medals paid out in a special game state (total number of consecutive payouts), the consecutive payout ratio for the past 6000 games is the ratio of the total number of medals paid out in a special game state (total number of consecutive payouts) for the past 6000 games to the total number of medals paid out in the past 6000 games, the payout ratio of instruction-included medals to the total cumulative payouts is the ratio of the total number of medals paid out in games in which a navigation notification has been issued since the gaming machine was shipped (total number of instruction-included payouts), and the payout ratio of instruction-included medals for the past 6000 games is the ratio of the total number of medals paid out in games in which a navigation notification has been issued since the gaming machine was shipped to the total number of medals paid out in the past 6000 games (total number of instruction-included payouts).

In the gaming machine information calculation process, in order to calculate the payout ratio of special feature payouts, the payout ratio of consecutive special feature payouts, and the payout ratio of special feature payouts with instructions, the total number of medals paid out since the gaming machine was shipped, the total number of special feature payouts since the gaming machine was shipped, the total number of consecutive feature payouts since the gaming machine was shipped, the total number of special feature payouts with instructions since the gaming machine was shipped, the total number of medals paid out in the past 6000 games, the total number of special feature payouts in the past 6000 games, the total number of consecutive feature payouts in the past 6000 games, and the total number of special feature payouts with instructions in the past 6000 games are counted.

The total number of payouts including instructions since the gaming machine was shipped and the total number of payouts including instructions for the past 6000 games are added in the following cases: when a specific minor win occurs during the normal state and premonition state in the favorable zone, and a navigation notification is made to notify the stopping operation sequence that will result in one coin being awarded; when stopping operations are performed in the stopping operation sequence notified by the navigation notification, one coin is awarded and one medal is awarded; when stopping operations are performed in a stopping operation sequence other than the stopping operation sequence notified by the navigation notification, one coin is awarded and one medal is awarded (fifth form of control); when stopping operations are performed in a stopping operation sequence other than the stopping operation sequence notified by the navigation notification, one of the specific minor wins A, B, or C is awarded and 15 medals are awarded.

In addition, the total number of payouts including instructions since the gaming machine was shipped and the total number of payouts including instructions for the past 6,000 games are added in the following cases: when a navigation minor wins in the CZ state or AT state in the favorable zone and a navigation notification is made to notify the stop operation sequence for winning the main minor win, the stopping operation is performed in the stopping operation sequence notified by the navigation notification, the main minor wins, and 15 medals are awarded, and when a stopping operation is performed in a stopping operation sequence other than the stopping operation sequence notified by the navigation notification, the secondary minor wins, and 1 medal is awarded.

The total number of payouts including instructions since the gaming machine was shipped and the total number of payouts including instructions for the past 6,000 games are also added in the following cases: when a specific minor wins and a navigation notification is made in the normal state and premonition state in the favorable zone to notify the player of the stopping operation sequence that will result in the specific minor win A, B, or C winning, 15 medals are awarded; when a stopping operation is performed in the stopping operation sequence notified by the navigation notification and a specific minor win A, B, or C wins and 15 medals are awarded; when a stopping operation is performed in a stopping operation sequence other than the stopping operation sequence notified by the navigation notification and a specific minor win A, B, or C wins and 15 medals are awarded; when a stopping operation is performed in a stopping operation sequence other than the stopping operation sequence notified by the navigation notification and one medal is awarded and one medal is awarded.

In other words, when a navigation notification is made, regardless of whether the stop operations are performed in the order of stop operations notified in the navigation notification, the number of medals paid out in that game will be counted as the total number of medals paid out including instructions since the gaming machine was shipped and the total number of medals paid out including instructions for the past 6,000 games.

In this way, in a game where a navigation notification has been made, the number of medals awarded is counted as the total number of instruction-based payouts not only when the stop operation is performed using the operation mode notified by the navigation notification, but also when the operation is performed using an operation mode different from the operation mode notified by the navigation notification. Therefore, the instruction-based feature payout ratio since the gaming machine was shipped and the instruction-based feature payout ratio for the past 6,000 games can be calculated appropriately.

[Action and Effect]
In this embodiment, when a specific minor win occurs in the CZ state and AT state of the advantageous zone, a navigation notification is issued to notify the player of the stop operation sequence for winning one of the specific minor wins A, B, or C. By performing the stop operation in the stop operation sequence notified by the navigation notification, one of the specific minor wins A, B, or C will win, and 15 medals can be won. On the other hand, when a specific minor win occurs in the normal state and premonition state of the advantageous zone, a navigation notification is issued to notify the player of the stop operation sequence for winning one medal. By performing the stop operation in the stop operation sequence notified by the navigation notification, one medal will be won with the award of one medal. Although the number of medals that can be won is smaller than when one of the specific minor wins A, B, or C wins, a normal G number shortening lottery, a second AT lottery, or a first additional lottery is held. With this configuration, in the CZ state and AT state, by performing the stop operation in the order of stop operations notified by the navigation notification, one of the specific minor roles A, B, or C will be won and 15 medals can be obtained, whereas in the normal state and premonition state, by performing the stop operation in the order of stop operations notified by the navigation notification, one coin will be won with one coin being awarded, and the number of medals that can be obtained will be less than when one of the specific minor roles A, B, or C is won, but by performing the normal G number reduction lottery, the second AT lottery, or the first additional lottery, the control is advantageous to the player, and the stopping mode that should be stopped when a specific minor role is won changes depending on whether it is the CZ state and AT state, or the normal state and premonition state, thereby increasing interest.

When a specific minor prize is won, specific minor prize A, B, C, or one coin will win or will lose depending on the operation mode, and in the normal state and premonition state, a specific minor prize will win and one coin will win or will lose, so that control is advantageous to the player. When a specific minor prize is won, specific minor prize A, B, C will win or will lose depending on the operation mode, and in the normal state and premonition state, a specific minor prize will win and will lose, so that control is advantageous to the player. Even with these configurations, the stopping mode that should be stopped when a specific minor prize is won is changed depending on whether it is the CZ state and AT state, or the normal state and premonition state, so that it can increase interest.

In this embodiment, different presentation control is executed in the following cases: when a specific minor win occurs in the normal state and premonition state of the favorable zone, and the stop operation is performed in the stop operation order notified by the navigation notification, resulting in a winning coin; and when a specific minor win occurs in the CZ state and AT state of the favorable zone, and the stop operation is performed in a stop operation order different from the stop operation order notified by the navigation notification, resulting in a winning coin. With this configuration, when a winning coin occurs, appropriate presentation control can be executed depending on whether it is the normal state and premonition state, or the CZ state and AT state.

In addition, in this embodiment, when a specific minor win occurs in the normal state and premonition state of the advantageous zone, and one coin is won by performing the stop operation in the stop operation order notified by the navigation notification, a reel flash is executed as a winning effect and an opportunity sound is output, whereas when a specific minor win occurs in the CZ state and AT state of the advantageous zone, and one coin is won by performing the stop operation in a stop operation order different from the stop operation order notified by the navigation notification, no winning effect is executed. With this configuration, it is possible to draw attention to the fact that one coin that is the subject of the normal game number reduction lottery, the second AT lottery, and the first additional lottery has won in the normal state and premonition state of the advantageous zone.

In this embodiment, different presentation control is executed in the following cases: when a specific minor win occurs in the CZ state and AT state of the favorable zone, and the stop operation is performed in the stop operation order notified by the navigation notification, resulting in the winning of one of the specific minor wins A, B, or C; and when a specific minor win occurs in the normal state and premonition state of the favorable zone, and the stop operation is performed in a stop operation order different from the stop operation order notified by the navigation notification, resulting in the winning of one of the specific minor wins A, B, or C. With this configuration, when one of the specific minor wins A, B, or C occurs, appropriate presentation control can be executed depending on whether it is the normal state and premonition state, or the CZ state and AT state.

In addition, in this embodiment, when a specific minor win occurs in the CZ state or AT state of the advantageous zone, and the stop operation is performed in the stop operation order notified by the navigation notification to win one of the specific minor wins A, B, or C, a winning display is executed as a winning effect, and a payout sound is output in association with the winning of the specific minor win A, B, or C. On the other hand, when a specific minor win occurs in the normal state or premonition state of the advantageous zone, and the stop operation is performed in a stop operation order different from the stop operation order notified by the navigation notification to win one of the specific minor wins A, B, or C, no winning effect is executed. By adopting such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the player from recognizing that it is recommended to win the specific minor wins A, B, or C in the normal state or premonition state of the advantageous zone.

In this embodiment, different presentation control is executed in the following cases: when a specific minor win occurs in the normal state and premonition state of the advantageous zone, and the stop operation is performed in the stop operation order notified by the navigation notification, resulting in a winning coin; and when a specific minor win occurs in the normal zone, and no navigation notification is performed, resulting in a winning coin. With this configuration, when a winning coin occurs, appropriate presentation control can be executed depending on whether it is the normal state and premonition state, or the normal zone.

In addition, in this embodiment, if a specific small win occurs during the normal and premonition states of the advantageous zone, and the stopping operation is performed in the stopping operation order notified by the navigation notification and one coin wins, a reel flash is executed as a winning effect and an opportunity sound is output, whereas if any of the left, center, and right specific small wins occurs during the normal zone, and no navigation notification is performed and one coin wins, no winning effect is executed. With this configuration, it is possible to draw attention to the fact that one coin that is the subject of the normal game number reduction lottery, second AT lottery, and first additional lottery will win during the normal and premonition states of the advantageous zone.

In this embodiment, different presentation control is executed in the following cases: when a specific minor win occurs in the normal section, no navigation notification occurs, and one of the specific minor wins A, B, or C wins; and when a specific minor win occurs in the normal state or premonition state of the advantageous section, and the stop operation is performed in a stop operation order other than the stop operation order notified by the navigation notification, and one of the specific minor wins A, B, or C wins. With this configuration, when one of the specific minor wins A, B, or C wins, appropriate presentation control can be executed depending on whether it is the normal state or premonition state, or the normal section.

In addition, in this embodiment, if a specific minor win occurs in the normal zone, and no navigation notification is performed and one of the specific minor wins A, B, or C wins, a payout sound associated with the winning of one of the specific minor wins A, B, or C is output as a winning performance, whereas if a specific minor win occurs in the normal state or premonition state of the favorable zone, and the stopping operation is performed in a stopping operation order other than the stopping operation order notified by the navigation notification and one of the specific minor wins A, B, or C wins, no winning performance is executed. With this configuration, it is possible to prevent the winning of the specific minor wins A, B, or C being perceived as being recommended in the normal state and premonition state of the favorable zone.

In this embodiment, when a specific minor wins in the CZ state and AT state in the favorable zone and a navigation notification is made to notify the stop operation sequence for winning one of the specific minor wins A, B, and C, a predetermined one of the multiple stop operation sequences for winning one of the specific minor wins A, B, and C (for example, when a left specific minor wins, the center right left stop operation sequence is the center right left stop operation sequence among the center left right, center right left, center right left, center right left, and center right left) is made. By adopting such a configuration, when a specific minor wins in the CZ state and AT state in the favorable zone, even if the stop operation sequence for winning one of the specific minor wins A, B, and C includes multiple stop operation sequences, one stop operation sequence is navigationally notified, so the content of the navigation notification for notifying the stop operation sequence for winning one of the specific minor wins A, B, and C does not become complicated.

In this embodiment, when a specific minor wins in the CZ state and AT state in the favorable zone, and a navigation effect is performed to notify the player of the stop operation sequence that will result in the specific minor win A, B, or C (for example, when a left specific minor wins, the navigation effect notifies the player of the stop operation sequence that will result in the specific minor win A, B, or C (for example, when a left specific minor wins, the center right left stop operation sequence out of the center left right, center right left, right left center, and right center left stop operation sequences). In addition, different presentation control is executed depending on whether a specific minor wins in the CZ state and AT state in the favorable zone, the stop operation is performed in the stop operation sequence notified by the navigation effect, and one of the specific minor wins A, B, or C is won, or whether a stop operation is performed in a stop operation sequence different from the stop operation sequence notified by the navigation effect, and one of the specific minor wins A, B, or C is won. With this configuration, when a specific minor win occurs in the CZ state or AT state in the advantageous zone and 15 medals are awarded, the player can recognize from the difference in the presentation whether the stop operation was performed in the order of stop operations notified by the navigation presentation.

In addition, in the advantageous zone, when a specific small win is won in the CZ state and AT state, the stop operation is performed in the stop operation order notified by the navigation performance, and when any of the specific small wins A, B, and C win, the navigation performance is terminated at the timing when the third stop operation is performed, while when the stop operation is performed in a stop operation order different from the stop operation order notified by the navigation performance and any of the specific small wins A, B, and C win, the navigation performance is terminated at the timing when the stop operation is performed in the stop operation order different from the stop operation order notified by the navigation performance (the timing of the first stop operation or the second stop operation). With this configuration, when a specific small win is won in the advantageous zone in the CZ state and AT state, and any of the specific small wins A, B, and C win and 15 medals are awarded, it can be recognized from the timing when the navigation performance ends whether the stop operation was performed in the stop operation order notified by the navigation performance.

In this embodiment, when a specific minor win occurs in the CZ state and AT state of the advantageous zone, the stop operation is performed in the stop operation order notified by the navigation effect, and when any of the specific minor wins A, B, or C wins, an acquisition display is executed as a winning effect, whereas when the stop operation is performed in a stop operation order different from the stop operation order notified by the navigation effect, and any of the specific minor wins A, B, or C wins, an acquisition display is not executed as a winning effect. With this configuration, when a specific minor win occurs in the CZ state and AT state of the advantageous zone, and any of the specific minor wins A, B, or C wins, whether or not the stop operation was performed in the stop operation order notified by the navigation effect can be recognized by whether or not an acquisition display is executed as a winning effect.

In this embodiment, the configuration is such that different presentation control is executed in the following cases: when a specific minor win occurs in the normal state and premonition state of the favorable zone and the stop operation is performed in a different stop operation order from the stop operation order notified by the navigation effect; and when a specific minor win occurs in the CZ state and AT state of the favorable zone and the stop operation is performed in a different stop operation order from the stop operation order notified by the navigation effect. With this configuration, when the stop operation is performed in a different stop operation order from the stop operation order notified by the navigation effect, appropriate presentation control can be executed depending on whether the state is normal and premonition, or CZ and AT.

In addition, in this embodiment, if a specific minor win occurs in the CZ state and AT state of the advantageous zone, and a stop operation is performed in a stop operation order different from the stop operation order notified by the navigation effect, an error effect is executed as an operation-time effect, and if a specific minor win occurs in the normal state and premonition state of the advantageous zone, and a stop operation is performed in a stop operation order different from the stop operation order notified by the navigation effect, neither operation-time effect is executed. With this configuration, it is possible to make the player realize that if a stop operation is performed in a stop operation order different from the stop operation order notified by the navigation effect in the CZ state and AT state of the advantageous zone, the degree of disadvantage is greater than in the normal state and premonition state of the advantageous zone.

In this embodiment, the stop operation sequence for winning one coin when the left specific minor wins and the stop operation sequence for winning specific minor wins B and C when the center specific minor win and the right specific minor win include a common stop operation sequence (a stop operation sequence with the left reel as the first stop), the stop operation sequence for winning one coin when the center specific minor wins and the stop operation sequence for winning specific minor wins A and C when the left specific minor win and the right specific minor win include a common stop operation sequence (a stop operation sequence with the center reel as the first stop), and the stop operation sequence for winning one coin when the right specific minor wins and the stop operation sequence for winning specific minor wins A and B when the left specific minor win and the right specific minor win include a common stop operation sequence (a stop operation sequence with the right reel as the first stop).

When a navigation effect is executed to notify the stop operation sequence for winning one coin when one specific minor wins in the normal state and the premonition state in the favorable zone, a navigation effect is executed to notify only the first stop reel in the first mode, and when another specific minor wins in the CZ state and the AT state in the favorable zone, a navigation effect is executed to notify the first to third stop reels in the second mode as the stop operation sequence for winning one coin when one specific minor wins, that is, when a navigation effect is executed to notify the first to third stop reels in the second mode, that is, even when a common stop operation sequence is notified, the performance mode of the navigation effect is different. With this configuration, even when a common stop operation sequence is notified, it is easy to understand whether one coin or one of the specific minor wins A, B, or C is to be won depending on the difference in the performance mode of the navigation effect.

In addition, in this embodiment, the stop operation sequence for winning specific minor role A when the left specific minor role is won and the stop operation sequence for winning the main minor role when the center left and right bells are won contain a common stop operation sequence (center left and right stop operation sequence), the stop operation sequence for winning specific minor role B when the center specific minor role is won and the stop operation sequence for winning the main minor role when the right left and center bells are won contain a common stop operation sequence (right left center stop operation sequence), and the stop operation sequence for winning specific minor role C when the right specific minor role is won and the stop operation sequence for winning the main minor role when the left center right bells are won contain a common stop operation sequence (left center right stop operation sequence).

The configuration is such that the same navigation performance is executed in the following cases: when a specific minor win occurs in the CZ state and AT state of the favorable zone, a navigation performance is executed to notify the player of the stop operation sequence that will result in the specific minor win A, B, or C; and when a navigation minor win occurs in the CZ state and AT state of the favorable zone, a navigation performance is executed to notify the player of the stop operation sequence that is the same as the stop operation sequence that will result in the specific minor win A, B, or C being won. With this configuration, in the CZ state and AT state of the favorable zone, when a navigation performance is executed to notify the player of the common stop operation sequence, the navigation performance can be executed without any sense of incongruity, even if a specific minor win occurs or a navigation minor win occurs.

In addition, in the advantageous zone, in the CZ state and AT state, when executing a navigation performance that notifies of a common stop operation sequence, even if a specific minor win or a navigation minor win is won, a configuration in which a navigation performance with a similar performance pattern is executed may be used. Even with such a configuration, in the advantageous zone, in the CZ state and AT state, when executing a navigation performance that notifies of a common stop operation sequence, even if a specific minor win or a navigation minor win is won, a navigation performance can be executed without any sense of incongruity.

In this embodiment, the navigation number notified by the navigation notification when a specific minor wins in the CZ state and AT state of the advantageous zone is the same as the navigation number at the time of winning the navigation minor win in which the main minor wins in the stopping operation sequence that wins either specific minor win A, B, or C. With this configuration, since there is no need for a navigation number for winning either specific minor win A, B, or C when a specific minor wins, in addition to the navigation number used when the navigation minor wins, the amount of data required for the navigation notification can be reduced.

In addition, in this embodiment, when a navigation notification is performed, a navigation command capable of identifying the navigation number notified by the navigation notification is sent to the sub-control unit 91, and the navigation command (a command capable of identifying the navigation number indicating the stop operation sequence) sent when a specific minor win is won in the CZ state and AT state of the advantageous zone is the same as the navigation command sent when a navigation minor wins in which the main minor wins in a stop operation sequence that wins one of the specific minor wins A, B, or C. With this configuration, there is no need for a navigation command capable of identifying the navigation number corresponding to the specific minor win in addition to the navigation command capable of identifying the navigation number corresponding to the navigation minor win, so the amount of data required to send the navigation command can be reduced.

In this embodiment, the total number of payouts including instructions since the gaming machine was shipped and the total number of payouts including instructions for the past 6000 games are added in any of the following cases: when a specific minor win occurs during the normal state and premonition state in the advantageous zone, and a navigation notification is made to notify the stopping operation sequence that will result in one coin being awarded; when a stop operation is performed in the stopping operation sequence notified by the navigation notification, one coin is awarded and one medal is awarded; when a stop operation is performed in a stopping operation sequence other than the stopping operation sequence notified by the navigation notification, one coin is awarded and one medal is awarded (fifth form of control); when a stop operation is performed in a stopping operation sequence other than the stopping operation sequence notified by the navigation notification, one of the specific minor wins A, B, or C is awarded and 15 medals are awarded.

In addition, the total number of payouts including instructions since the gaming machine was shipped and the total number of payouts including instructions for the past 6,000 games are added in the following cases: when a navigation minor wins in the CZ state or AT state in the favorable zone, a navigation notification is made to notify the stop operation sequence for winning the main minor win, the stopping operation is performed in the stopping operation sequence notified by the navigation notification, the main minor wins, and 15 medals are awarded, and when a stopping operation is performed in a stopping operation sequence other than the stopping operation sequence notified by the navigation notification, the secondary minor wins, and 1 medal is awarded.

The total number of payouts including instructions since the gaming machine was shipped and the total number of payouts including instructions for the past 6,000 games are configured to be added in any of the following cases: when a specific minor wins in the normal state and premonition state in the advantageous zone, and a navigation notification is made to notify the stop operation sequence that will result in the specific minor win A, B, or C being awarded; when a stop operation is performed in the stop operation sequence notified by the navigation notification, a specific minor win A, B, or C is awarded and 15 medals are awarded; when a stop operation is performed in a stop operation sequence other than the stop operation sequence notified by the navigation notification, a specific minor win A, B, or C is awarded and 15 medals are awarded; when a stop operation is performed in a stop operation sequence other than the stop operation sequence notified by the navigation notification, a single medal is awarded and one medal is awarded.

By configuring it in this way, in a game where a navigation notification has been made, the number of medals awarded is counted as the total number of payouts with instructions not only when the stop operation is performed in the operation mode notified by the navigation notification, but also when the operation is performed in an operation mode different from the operation mode notified by the navigation notification. This makes it possible to appropriately calculate the payout ratio of the instruction-based feature since the gaming machine was shipped and the payout ratio of the instruction-based feature for the past 6,000 games.

Although an embodiment of the present invention has been described above with reference to the drawings, the present invention is not limited to this embodiment, and it goes without saying that modifications and additions that do not deviate from the spirit of the present invention are also included in the present invention.

In the above embodiment, an example was described in which the present invention is applied to a slot machine in which the bet amount is set using medals and credits as gaming value, but it may also be applied to a slot machine in which the bet amount is set using gaming balls as gaming value, or a full credit type slot machine in which the bet amount is set using only credits as gaming value.

In addition, in the above embodiment and modified example, the present invention is applied to a slot machine 1, which is an example of a gaming machine, but the present invention is not limited to this and can be applied to any gaming machine that performs a specific game, such as a pachinko gaming machine in which a game is played by shooting a gaming ball into a game area, or even a general gaming machine other than a slot machine or a pachinko gaming machine.

1 Slot machine 2L, 2C, 2R Reel 6 MAXBET switch 7 Start switch 8L, 8C, 8R Stop switch 51 Liquid crystal display 41 Main control unit 91 Sub control unit

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A variable display unit is provided that can variably display a plurality of types of identification information that are each identifiable,
A slot machine in which a display result is derived by stopping the variable display of the variable display unit, and a prize can be awarded according to the display result,
a pre-determination means for determining which display results are permitted to be derived before the display results are derived;
A derivation operation means operated by a player to derive a display result;
A derivation control means for controlling the derivation of the display result;
an operation information notifying means for notifying operation information capable of identifying an operation mode of the derived operation means;
an advantageous control means for performing advantageous control that is advantageous to a player;
A section control means capable of controlling a normal section in which the operation information is not notified and an advantageous section in which the operation information can be notified;
A state control means capable of controlling the advantageous zone to a plurality of states;
A performance control means for controlling the performance;
Equipped with
the derivation control means, when the determination result of the advance determination means is a specific result, is capable of deriving a first display result involving the provision of a specific number of game values greater than the number of game values necessary to start a game by operating the derivation operation means in a first manner, and performs control to derive a second display result involving no provision of game values or the provision of game values less than the specific number by operating the derivation operation means in a second manner;
the plurality of types of states include a first state capable of causing operation information corresponding to the first aspect to be notified when a determination result of the pre-determination means is a specific result, and a second state capable of causing operation information corresponding to the second aspect to be notified;
The advantageous control means is capable of performing the advantageous control when the second display result is derived in the second state,
The section control means is capable of controlling the normal section to the advantageous section regardless of whether the first display result or the second display result is derived when the determination result of the pre-determination means is a specific result in the normal section,
The performance control means includes:
Executing different performance controls in a case where the determination result of the pre-determination means becomes a specific result in the second state and one of the first display result and the second display result is derived, and in a case where the determination result of the pre-determination means becomes a specific result in the normal section and one of the first display result and the second display result is derived,
When the determination result of the pre-determination means in the first state becomes a specific result and the first display result is derived, a value imparting effect is executed to indicate that a gaming value has been imparted;
When the determination result of the pre-determination means in the second state is a specific result and the first display result is derived, the value imparting performance is not executed,
A slot machine capable of executing a predetermined presentation when the determination result of the pre-determination means in the second state is a specific result and the second display result is derived, and wherein the slot machine does not execute the predetermined presentation when the determination result of the pre-determination means in the first state is a specific result and the second display result is derived.

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