JP2014018286A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of enhancing interests of a player in a game in an advantageous game state.SOLUTION: A sub control CPU can exert control over a plurality of performance states (performance modes) including a normal ART mode and a special ART mode in which a high expectation value exists for the number of execution times of a variation game to be added to a normal remaining G number indicating the number of times a variable game is executed in the normal ART mode (number of additional game execution times). The sub control CUP further exerts control over a display content of a performance display device 14 such that the number of additional game execution times is notified by a number-of-times-notification performance (notification mode) selected by a player's selection operation from among a plurality of types of number-of-times-notification performances which notify the player of the number of additional game execution times during the special ART mode.

Description

  In the present invention, one game performed by changing a plurality of symbols based on the start operation by the player is started by the symbol display means, and the symbols of each column are started based on the start of one game. The present invention relates to a gaming machine in which symbols in a corresponding row are stopped based on a stop operation by a player after a change is started.

  Conventionally, in a pachinko slot machine (a revolving game machine, hereinafter referred to as “pachislot”), which is a type of gaming machine, medals have been used as gaming media, and the game is started by inserting medals into the pachislot. ing. As such a pachislot, the thing as described in patent document 1 is mentioned, for example.

  In this pachislot, an advantageous game state advantageous to the player is generated when a predetermined start condition is established, separately from the bonus game, and a game in the advantageous game state is performed. In this advantageous gaming state, the winning probability of “replay” to be replayed is improved, and it is easy to win medals by performing an effect to assist (assist) winning a small role, The advantageous gaming state is a gaming state advantageous for the player.

  And in the pachislot of patent document 1, the addition lottery for adding the number of games which can be controlled to an advantageous game state is performed, and control which extends the advantageous game state according to the lottery result of the addition lottery is performed. This large number of games added directly leads to the level of profit that the player can acquire. For this reason, the player plays the game while paying great attention to the lottery result of the extra lottery.

JP 2011-160844 A

  By the way, some conventional pachislots try to improve the interest of the player in the advantageous gaming state by executing the number-of-times notification effect for notifying the lottery result of the extra lottery. However, in the conventional pachislot, only the number notification effect is performed in a predetermined notification mode, and there is room for improving the interest of the player in the advantageous gaming state.

  This invention was made paying attention to the problem which exists in such a prior art, and the objective is to provide the game machine which can improve the interest of the player in an advantageous game state.

  In order to achieve the above object, according to the first aspect of the present invention, a single game performed by changing a plurality of rows of symbols based on the start operation by the player is started by the symbol display means. In the gaming machine in which the symbols of the corresponding row are stopped based on the stop operation by the player after the change of the symbols of each row is started based on the start of one game, the establishment of a predetermined start condition is triggered As follows: Advantageous game control means capable of generating an advantageous game state advantageous to a player and controlling the advantageous game state by dividing the advantageous game state into a unit number of games, and determining the number of additions for determining the number of games to be added to the unit number of times And a specific gaming state in which an expected value of the number of games determined by the number-of-additions determining unit is higher than that of the advantageous gaming state, when a predetermined start condition is established in the advantageous gaming state. A specific game control means for ending the specific game state when a predetermined end condition is satisfied, and a number of games determined by the addition number determination means in the specific game state in a predetermined notification mode. The notification mode selected by the selection operation is triggered by accepting an effect execution means capable of executing the notification effect of the number of times to be performed and a player's selection operation for selecting a notification mode from a plurality of types of notification modes. A notification mode setting unit that sets the notification mode of the number of times notification effect, and an effect control unit that can control the effect execution unit so as to execute the number of times notification effect according to the notification mode set by the notification mode setting unit. The summary is provided.

  According to a second aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to the first aspect, the notification mode includes a first notification that notifies the determined number of games each time the addition number determination means determines the number of games. The gist includes a notification mode and a second notification mode for reporting the total number of games determined by the addition number determination means in the specific game state as the specific game state ends.

  According to a third aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to the second aspect, every time a game is executed in the specific game state, a continuous lottery for executing a continuous lottery as to whether or not to continue the specific game state. And the ending condition is satisfied by not winning the continuous lottery, and the addition number determining means is provided each time a game is executed in the specific gaming state on condition that the continuous lottery is won. The number of games is determined by lottery from a plurality of types of games, and the production control means is set when the first notification mode is set, and when winning the continuous lottery, Along with the execution of the game winning the continuous lottery, the continuous notification effect for notifying that the continuous lottery is won, and the number of games determined by the addition number determination means While controlling the effect execution means to execute the notification effect, when not winning the continuous lottery, the non-winning continuous lottery is executed in accordance with the execution of the game not winning the continuous lottery. In the case where the second execution mode is set by controlling the effect execution means so as to execute the continuous notification effect, and when winning the continuous lottery, along with the execution of the game winning the continuous lottery The effect executing means is controlled to execute the continuous notification effect, and when the continuous lottery is not won, the non-continuous notification effect is executed with the execution of the game not winning the continuous lottery. The effect execution means is controlled, and the effect execution means is controlled to execute the number-of-times notification effect for notifying the total number of games determined during the specific game state. The gist of the door.

  ADVANTAGE OF THE INVENTION According to this invention, the interest of the player in an advantageous game state can be improved.

The front view which shows the machine surface side of a pachislot. The schematic diagram which shows a symbol stop line. The schematic diagram which shows a prize aspect. The block diagram which shows the electrical structure of a pachislot. The schematic diagram which shows a winning combination determination table. (A)-(e) is a schematic diagram which shows the stop aspect of a symbol. The schematic diagram which shows the aspect of a game state transfer. The schematic diagram which shows the mode of a transition of production state (mode). (A) is a schematic diagram showing the execution mode of the independent number notification effect and the continuous notification effect, (b) is a schematic diagram showing the execution mode of the addition confirmation notification effect and the continuous notification effect, and (c) is non- The schematic diagram which shows the execution aspect of a continuous alerting | reporting effect, (d) is a schematic diagram which shows the execution aspect of a total frequency notification effect. (A) is a schematic diagram which shows the execution aspect of a rush effect, (b)-(e) is a schematic diagram which shows the execution aspect of a selection effect. (A) is a schematic diagram which shows a specific example of the execution mode of a single frequency notification effect, (b) is a schematic diagram which shows a specific example of the execution mode of a total frequency notification effect.

Hereinafter, an embodiment in which the present invention is embodied in a pachinko slot machine that is a kind of gaming machine (rotating-type gaming machine, hereinafter referred to as “pachislot”) will be described with reference to FIGS.
FIG. 1 schematically shows a machine front side of a pachislot machine 10 according to the present embodiment. The pachislot machine 10 has a rectangular parallelepiped body 11 having an open front surface and a shaft that can be rotated and opened with respect to the left side edge side of the body. And a supported front door 12. An effect display device 14 composed of a liquid crystal display device that provides a display effect during a game (during a variable game) is disposed on the front upper portion of the front door 12. Further, the front door 12 is provided with a lamp R that emits various effect effect lights and emits a light emission effect so as to surround the front door 12. In addition, speakers SP for performing sound production by outputting various sounds such as sound effects and music are arranged on the upper left and right sides of the front door 12.

  A central panel 15 is provided in the center of the front surface of the front door 12, and a transparent window 16 through which the drum unit 13 as a symbol display means disposed inside the machine can be seen is provided. ing. The see-through window 16 is composed of a synthetic resin plate integrally formed with the central panel 15. The drum unit 13 includes a left reel 13L, a middle reel 13C, and a right reel 13R each having a translucent belt-like reel sheet on which various symbols are printed. The see-through window 16 has the left reel 13L as the first symbol row, the middle reel 13C as the second symbol row arranged next to the first symbol row, and the second symbol row arranged. A right reel 13R as a third symbol row is arranged adjacent to the provided. The symbols printed on each reel (left reel 13L, middle reel 13C, and right reel 13R) of the drum unit 13 are arranged in a predetermined order. On the left reel 13L of the drum unit 13, 21 symbols of symbols L00 to L20 are arranged. Further, 21 symbols from symbol C00 to symbol C20 are arranged on the middle reel 13C. In addition, 21 symbols from symbol R00 to symbol R20 are arranged on the right reel 13R. Then, in the changing game, the left reel 13L changes so that the symbol L00, the symbol L01,..., The symbol L20, and the symbol L00 are displayed in the fluoroscopic window 16 in this order. Further, in the changing game, the middle reel 13C changes such that the symbols C00, C01,..., C20, and C00 are displayed in the transparent window 16 in this order. In the changing game, the right reel 13R changes so that the symbol R00, the symbol R01,..., The symbol R20, and the symbol R00 are displayed in the transparent window 16 in this order.

  In each of the reels in this embodiment, a symbol imitating “bell” (bell symbol), a symbol decorated with the letters “REPLAY” (replay symbol), and a symbol imitating “watermelon” (watermelon symbol) ), And a pattern that imitates “cherry” (cherry pattern). In addition, each reel is decorated with a letter “7” colored in red (red seven pattern), a figure imitated “7” colored in white (white seven pattern), and the characters “BAR”. Each symbol (bar symbol) is arranged. Hereinafter, each symbol may be referred to as “bell”, “replay”, “watermelon”, “cherry”, “red seven”, “white seven”, “bar” without “design”.

  Each reel is configured to rotate and stop in the vertical direction independently by a stepping motor provided corresponding to each reel, and various symbols are continuously displayed in the see-through window 16 as each reel rotates. Display (variation) while changing. When the rotation of each reel is stopped, three consecutive symbols out of a plurality of symbols printed on the reel sheet of each reel are stopped and displayed at the upper, middle, and lower positions on the see-through window 16. . For this reason, the see-through window 16 is formed in such a size that three symbols can be displayed on each reel. Each reel is provided with reel sensors SE1, SE2, SE3 (shown in FIG. 4) for detecting the rotational position of each reel so as to correspond to each reel.

  As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the pachislot 10 has a plurality of (this display result) that defines combinations of symbols to be stopped (derived display results) in the display area of the symbols that can be seen through from the see-through window 16. In the embodiment, 5 symbol stop lines are formed. In the present embodiment, as a symbol stop line, the combination of four winning lines L1 to L4 (shown by solid lines) that can be determined as a winning combination of symbols that are stopped and displayed, and a combination of symbols that are stopped and displayed are determined as winning. A non-winning line L5 (shown by a broken line) that cannot be obtained is formed.

  The winning lines L1 to L4, when the combination of symbols stopped and displayed on these symbol stop lines is an aspect that gives a prize, and an effective line that is judged to be valid as giving a prize according to the combination of symbols. Become. In the following description, when simply referred to as “winning line”, it means winning lines L1 to L4.

  In addition, even if the combination of symbols stopped and displayed on the symbol stop line is the same as the mode for giving a prize, the non-winning line L5 is invalid as not giving a prize according to the combination of symbols. It becomes an invalid line to judge. In the following description, the simple term “non-winning line” means the non-winning line L5.

  Specifically, in the perspective window 16 of the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 2, symbols in each column are stopped and displayed at nine symbol stop positions D1 to D9. These nine symbol stop positions D1 to D9 correspond to the upper, middle, and lower stages in the vertical direction, and are arranged in three rows so as to correspond to the left reel 13L, the middle reel 13C, and the right reel 13R in the horizontal direction. The left reel upper stop position D1 located on the left side when viewed from the player side, the left reel middle stop position D2 located at the center on the left side when viewed from the player side, and the player side. The left reel lower stop position D3 located below the left side is a symbol stop position corresponding to the left reel 13L, and three consecutive symbols in the symbol array of the left reel 13L are displayed. Further, the middle reel upper stop position D4 located on the middle side when viewed from the player side, the middle reel middle stop position D5 located at the center of the middle side when viewed from the player side, and the player side. The middle reel lower stop position D6 positioned below the middle side as viewed is a symbol stop position corresponding to the middle reel 13C, and three consecutive symbols in the symbol arrangement of the middle reel 13C are displayed. Also, a right reel upper stop position D7 located on the right side as viewed from the player side, a right reel middle stop position D8 located at the center on the right side as viewed from the player side, and a player side. The right reel lower stop position D9 located below the right side is a symbol stop position corresponding to the right reel 13R, and three consecutive symbols in the symbol array of the right reel 13R are displayed.

  In the see-through window 16, a winning line L1 (valid) is formed by the left reel middle stop position D2, the middle reel middle stop position D5, and the right reel middle stop position D8. In the see-through window 16, a winning line L2 (valid) is formed by the left reel upper stop position D1, the middle reel upper stop position D4, and the right reel upper stop position D7. In the see-through window 16, a winning line L3 (valid) is formed by the upper stop position D1 for the left reel, the intermediate stop position D5 for the middle reel, and the lower stop position D9 for the right reel. In the see-through window 16, a winning line L4 (valid) is formed by the left reel lower stop position D3, the middle reel intermediate stop position D5, and the right reel upper stop position D7. In the see-through window 16, a non-winning line L5 (invalid) is formed by the left reel lower stop position D3, the middle reel lower stop position D6, and the right reel lower stop position D9.

  In addition, the central panel 15 is configured with various information display units 17 that notify information related to the variable game. The various information display unit 17 includes a throw-in display lamp, a replay display lamp, a weight display lamp, a status lamp, a bet number display unit, a stored number display unit, a prize number display unit, and a game information display unit. ing.

  The insertable display lamp lights up when the bet number of the variable game can be set, or when a medal as a game medium can be inserted into the main body, and the variable game is started, or the maximum bet number It turns off when (MAXBET) is set and the stored data (credit) reaches the upper limit number of credits. The replay display lamp is turned on when a replay combination as a replay combination is won in a variable game. The weight display lamp is turned on when a start operation is detected during the wait time, and is turned off after the wait time has elapsed. The wait time is the shortest game time that is set to restrict the floating game from progressing too quickly. If a start operation is detected during this wait time, each reel is played after the wait time has elapsed. Is set to start rotating. The status lamp is turned on / off in accordance with the progress of the variable game.

  Further, the betting number display section is composed of three lamps, and the lamps are turned on according to the number of bets in the variable game. One lamp is lit for 1 bet (1 BET), 2 lamps are lit for 2 bets (2 BET), and all lamps are lit for 3 bets (3 BET). The stored number display section displays the number of credits stored in the machine. The award number display section displays the number of award medals awarded to the player based on the winning when a winning occurs during the variable game. In the game information display section, the total number of payouts during the bonus game is displayed.

  In addition, a medal slot 18 is disposed at a lower right position of the central panel 15 on the front surface of the front door 12. Behind the medal slot 18, a medal sensor SE4 (shown in FIG. 4) that detects passage of medals is disposed. In addition, a BET button 19 and a MAXBET button 20 are provided in order from the left at the lower left position of the central panel 15 on the front surface of the front door 12. The BET button 19 is a button that is pressed (operated) when betting (betting) one bet (one) from the credits stored and stored inside the machine as the number of bets (the number of bets) of the variable game.

  The MAXBET button 20 is used to bet (bet) a maximum bet number of bets allowed in a single variable game (three bets (three cards) in this embodiment) as the bet number of the variable game. A button to be pressed (operated). The MAXBET button 20 functions as a bet number setting operation unit operated when setting the bet number of the variable game.

  A settlement switch 21 is provided at the lower left position of each BET button 19, 20 on the front surface of the front door 12. The settlement switch 21 is a switch that is used (operated) when paying back a medal (game medium) betted at the start of a variable game or a credit stored and stored inside the machine.

  A start lever 22 is provided at the right side of the checkout switch 21 to be operated when starting the variable game. In the present embodiment, the rotation of each reel is started by operating the start lever 22 after the setting of the number of bets is completed. In the present embodiment, the start lever 22 is provided separately from the MAXBET button 20 and functions as a start operation unit (operation means) for performing a start operation.

  On the right side of the start lever 22, stop buttons 23L, 23C, and 23R operated by the player are provided. The stop buttons 23L, 23C, and 23R are buttons for stopping the rotating reel, and there are three stop buttons corresponding to each reel.

  In addition, a medal discharge port 24 is formed at a lower central portion on the front surface of the front door 12. In addition, a tray 25 for receiving medals discharged from the medal discharge port 24 is disposed at the lower part of the front surface of the front door 12.

  Further, as indicated by a broken line in FIG. 1, a hopper 26 for storing inserted medals is disposed inside the pachislot 10 at a position below the drum unit 13 in the pachislot 10 main body. When the medal discharge port 24 is located below the hopper 26 and the combination of symbols becomes a predetermined award mode (combination) for giving a prize medal to the player, medals stored in the hopper 26 are stored. It is paid out to the medal outlet 24. A medal selector 27 is disposed below the medal slot 18 on the back side of the front door 12 so as to connect the medal slot 18 and the hopper 26.

Next, an operation for a player to play a variable game as a game, and operating states of various devices accompanying this operation will be described.
In a state where medals can be inserted into the variable game or the BET buttons 19 and 20 can be operated, the number of bets can be set by operating the BET buttons 19 and 20. Depending on the operation of the BET button 19, a credit equivalent to the number of bets (one medal) corresponding to one bet from the stored and stored credits is set as the number of bets (the number of bets). Further, depending on the operation of the MAXBET button 20, credits corresponding to the maximum bet number that can be set in the target variable game are set as the bet number (bet number) from the stored credits. In the present embodiment, a variable game with 3 bets is allowed.

  In the present embodiment, it is also possible to set the number of bets by inserting a number of medals corresponding to the number of bets from the medal insertion slot 18, and the number of bets for one bet when one medal is inserted. Is set, and the number of bets for three bets is set by inserting three medals. When medals exceeding the maximum number of bets that can be set in the target game (3 bets in this embodiment) are inserted from the medal slot 18, they are stored as credits when using the credit function. When the credit function is not used, it is returned to the player from the medal outlet 24 along a route not shown.

  In the present embodiment, the number of bets corresponding to each of the BET buttons 19 and 20 of the player is set, and a total of four pay lines are set to be valid. When a winning line is activated, a combination of symbols displayed on the winning line is activated, and control (such as award medal payout) according to the combination of symbols displayed on the effective winning line is performed. Done. In the variable game in this embodiment, four pay lines are always valid.

  If the bet number is set as described above and the operation of the start lever 22 can be accepted, that is, if the player performs a start operation to operate the start lever 22 in a state where the game can be started, each reel of the drum unit 13 is It is rotated and a plurality of kinds of symbols are displayed on the see-through window 16 so as to continuously change. Thereafter, when each reel rotates and a predetermined time elapses, the operation of each stop button 23L, 23C, 23R can be accepted. Subsequently, when each stop button 23L, 23C, 23R is operated by the player, each corresponding reel is stopped, and symbols are displayed on the fluoroscopic window 16 in the upper, middle and lower rows of the corresponding row.

  When all of the reels are stopped, a combination of symbols stopped and displayed on the winning line forms a predetermined award form, and a prize according to the winning award form is awarded. A payout or bonus game is given to the player. Note that the variable game in the bonus game can obtain award medals continuously, which is advantageous to the player compared to the variable game in the general game defined as other than the bonus game.

  The variable game of the present embodiment starts with the start operation of the start lever 22 after setting the number of bets, and ends with the stop display of the combination of symbols by the stop operation of the stop buttons 23L, 23C, 23R. It is done as one time. It should be noted that the variable game with award medal payout is completed after the award medal payout is completed.

Next, in the pachi-slot 10 of this embodiment, a combination of symbols that are stopped and displayed on the winning line will be described.
As shown in FIG. 3, a combination of symbols (stop result) that can be stopped and displayed on the winning line based on a winning combination determined internally, and a prize corresponding to the combination of symbols are determined.

  Specifically, if none of the combinations of symbols that can be stopped and displayed based on the winning combination shown in FIG. 3 are not stopped and displayed on the winning line, no prize medal is given to the player (one or more prizes). No medal). In the following description, a combination of symbols in the case where a winning line is formed by a combination of symbols not corresponding to any of those shown in FIG.

  Further, when [Red Seven / Red Seven / Red Seven] is stopped and displayed on the winning line, it is defined that a bonus game (hereinafter referred to as “BN game”) is to be given (occurred). In the following description, a prize mode (combination of symbols) for forming a winning line by [Red Seven / Red Seven / Red Seven] is referred to as “BN stop eye”. The BN stop eye can be awarded (can be stopped and displayed) by determining “BN role” as the winning combination. In the present embodiment, the BN combination is a winning combination (bonus combination) that allows the generation of a special prize that triggers the start (operation) of the BN game as a gaming state.

  In addition, when [CHERRY / ANY / ANY] is stopped and displayed on the winning line, two prize medals are paid out. It should be noted that any symbol (“ANY”) may be used as the symbol that is stopped and displayed at the stop position of the middle reel 13C and the right reel 13R that form the winning line. In the following description, a winning mode (combination of symbols) that forms a winning line by [Cherry / ANY / ANY] is referred to as “cherry stop eye”. The cherry stop eye can be awarded (can be stopped) by determining the “cherry role” as the winning role.

  When [Watermelon / Watermelon / Watermelon] is stopped and displayed on the winning line, it is determined that six award medals are paid out. In the following description, a prize mode (combination of symbols) that forms a winning line by [watermelon / watermelon / watermelon] is referred to as “watermelon stop eye”. This watermelon stop eye can be awarded (can be stopped) by determining “watermelon role” as a winning combination.

  When [ANY / Bell / ANY] is stopped and displayed on the winning line, it is determined that four award medals are paid out. It should be noted that any symbol (“ANY”) may be used as the symbol that is stopped and displayed at the stop positions of the left reel 13L and the right reel 13R that form the winning line. In the following description, an award mode (combination of symbols) that forms a winning line by [ANY / Bell / ANY] is referred to as a “bell stop eye”. This bell stop eye can be awarded (can be stopped and displayed) by determining one of the “right correct bell role”, “middle correct bell role”, and “right correct bell role” as the winning combination.

  In the present embodiment, these “cherry role”, “watermelon role”, “left correct answer bell role”, “middle correct answer bell role”, and “right correct answer bell role” are selected based on winning a prize. It becomes a role (withdrawal). In the following description, the term “bell role” simply means “left correct bell role”, “middle correct bell role”, and “right correct bell role”.

  In addition, when [Replay / Replay / Replay] is stopped and displayed on the winning line, the bet number is automatically set inside the player without betting the bet number, and the next variable game is started. It stipulates that replays to be performed are granted. Hereinafter, an award mode (combination of symbols) that forms a winning line by [Replay / Replay / Replay] is referred to as “replay stop eye”. The replay stop eye can be awarded (can be stopped) by determining “replay role” as a winning combination. In the present embodiment, the “replay combination” is a replay combination that determines the above-described replay grant based on winning.

  In the above-described re-game, the player can play a variable game without betting the number of bets, and no prize medal is given to the player (one or more prize medals are given). do not do). That is, the player does not obtain award medal payout based on the winning of the replay role.

  In this embodiment, winnings such as “cherry role”, “watermelon role”, “bell role”, and “replay role” other than “BN role” allowing the occurrence of a bonus winning as an opportunity to activate (start) the BN game. The role becomes a small role.

  In addition, when [White Seven Bar Watermelon] is stopped and displayed on the winning line, it is defined that a single bonus game (hereinafter referred to as “SIN game”) is given (occurred). Hereinafter, an award mode (combination of symbols) that forms a winning line with [White Seven Bar Watermelon] is referred to as a “SIN stop eye”. This SIN stop eye can be awarded (can be stopped) by determining “SIN combination” as a winning combination.

  In addition, the pachi-slot 10 of the present embodiment is equipped with an RT function (re-game role probability change function) that controls the general game by changing the winning probability of the replay role. The general game in this embodiment is controlled to a state according to the operation mode of the RT function, and is controlled to a state according to the type during the operation of the RT function.

  In the general game, the RT function may be controlled to a low probability RT game in which the RT function is inactive and the combined winning probability of the replay combination is set to the low probability lottery state (low probability). . In addition, in the general game with the RT function, the RT function is activated, and the winning probability of the combined replay role is changed (improved) from the low probability lottery state to the high probability lottery state (high probability). May be controlled. In the following description, a general game controlled by a low probability RT game is referred to as a “low probability RT game”, and a general game controlled by a high probability RT game is referred to as a “high probability RT game”.

Next, the electrical configuration of the pachislo 10 will be described with reference to FIG.
A main control board 40 that controls the entire gaming machine is mounted on the back side of the pachislot machine 10. The main control board 40 executes various processes for controlling the entire gaming machine, performs arithmetic processing on various control signals (control commands) according to the processing results, and outputs the control signals. In addition, a sub-control board 41 is mounted on the rear side of the machine to execute effect control according to the gaming state. The sub control board 41 receives various control signals output from the main control board 40 and executes predetermined control based on the control signals.

Hereinafter, the main control board 40 will be described.
The main control board 40 includes a main control CPU 40a that executes control operations in a predetermined procedure, a main control ROM 40b that stores a control program for the main control CPU 40a, and a main control RAM 40c that can write and read necessary data. Is provided. Each reel (left reel 13L, middle reel 13C, and right reel 13R), reel sensors SE1 to SE3, and medal sensor SE4 constituting the drum unit 13 are connected to the main control CPU 40a. Various information display units 17 are connected to the main control CPU 40a. Further, the BET button 19, the MAXBET button 20, the settlement switch 21, the start lever 22, the stop buttons 23L, 23C, and 23R, and the hopper 26 are connected to the main control CPU 40a.

  The main control CPU 40a receives first to third position signals from the connected reel sensors SE1 to SE3 in accordance with the symbols (rotational position of each rotating reel) displayed on the see-through window 16. It is like that. The left reel 13L corresponds to the first position signal, the middle reel 13C corresponds to the second position signal, and the right reel 13R corresponds to the third position signal. The main control CPU 40a grasps the rotation position and stop position of each reel based on the first to third position signals, and controls the rotation and stop of each reel based on the first to third position signals. . The main control CPU 40a receives a medal detection signal indicating that a medal has been detected each time the medal sensor SE4 detects a medal from the connected medal sensor SE4. Further, when the connected BET button 19, MAXBET button 20, checkout switch 21, start lever 22, and stop buttons 23L, 23C, and 23R are operated, the main control CPU 40a indicates that each button has been operated. Various operation signals are input.

  Further, the main control CPU 40a executes random number update processing (random number generation processing) for updating values of various random numbers such as winning combination determination random numbers used in various lotteries at predetermined intervals. The winning combination determination random number is a random number used when the main control CPU 40a determines a combination (winning combination) according to the winning combination determination table.

  The main control ROM 40b stores a main control program. In addition, the main control ROM 40b stores a plurality of winning combination determination tables in which internal winning probabilities for each gaming state and for each winning combination are determined as an allocation range of winning combination determination random numbers. Further, in the main control ROM 40b, a stop table of symbol combinations for each combination is determined in advance. The stop table is a table in which symbols to be stopped and displayed are determined for each combination according to the operation timing when each stop button 23L, 23C, 23R is operated by the player. The main control RAM 40c stores (sets) various information that is appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachi-slot 10.

Next, the winning combination determination tables T1, T2, T3 stored in the main control ROM 40b will be described with reference to FIG.
In the main control ROM 40b, the type of winning combination to be selected and the winning probability of each winning unit to be selected (number based on the range of random values). ) Is stored in a table for each gaming state. Each winning combination determination table is used by the main control CPU 40a according to the gaming state. In general games, a winning combination determination table T1 is associated with a low-probability RT game, a winning combination determination table T2 is associated with a high-probability RT game, and a winning combination determination table T3 is associated with a BN game.

  That is, as shown in FIG. 5, in the winning combination determination tables T1 and T2, the winning probabilities of the BN combination, the cherry combination, the watermelon combination, the bell combination, the replay combination, and the SIN combination are defined. In the general game, the winning combination random number is distributed so that the winning probability of the replay role is higher in the high probability RT game (1 / 1.7) than in the low probability RT game (1 / 7.3). ing. On the other hand, in the general game, the winning combination determination random numbers are distributed so that the winning probabilities of the winning combinations other than the replay combination have the same probability.

  For this reason, in this embodiment, in the high-reliability RT game in which the winning probability of the replay role is set to the high-probability lottery state, the consumption (injection) of medals held by the player is reduced by the amount that the re-game is easily given. Can be given to the player. Such a high-definition RT game is an advantageous state for the player.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 5, in the winning combination determination table T3, winning probabilities for the cherry, watermelon, and bell roles are defined. In the winning combination determination table T3, the winning combination determination random numbers are distributed so that the BN combination, the replay combination, and the SIN combination are not targeted for the lottery. Further, as shown in FIG. 5, in the bonus game, the winning combination determination random numbers are distributed so that the winning probability of the bell combination is greatly increased as compared with the general game.

  For this reason, in the present embodiment, in the BN game in which the winning probability of the bell role is greatly increased as compared with general games, the medal possessed by the player is increased by the amount that it is easy to win the bell role and easily obtain the award medal. Can do. Such a BN game is advantageous for the player.

  In general games, the winning combination probability of a small combination is set to a predetermined probability in a winning combination determination table in a bonus standby state to be described later. At the time of winning the BN combination in such a bonus standby state, the winning combination is replaced (rewritten) with the winning of another winning combination (small combination or out of combination).

Hereinafter, the sub control board 41 will be described.
The sub-control board 41 includes a sub-control CPU 41a that executes control operations in a predetermined procedure, a sub-control ROM 41b that stores a control program for the sub-control CPU 41a, and a sub-control RAM 41c that can write and read necessary data. Is provided. The sub-control CPU 41a is connected to the effect display device 14, the speaker SP, and the lamp R.

  The sub-control CPU 41a executes random number update processing (random number generation processing) for updating various random number values used in various lotteries at predetermined intervals. The sub-control program is stored in the sub-control ROM 41b. Further, the sub-control ROM 41b includes image display data indicating the display effect mode of the effect display device 14, audio (music) output data indicating the sound (music) output mode of the speaker SP, and the lamp R. Data for light emission indicating a light emission mode is stored. The sub-control RAM 41c stores (sets) various information that can be appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachislot 10. Specifically, the sub control RAM 41c stores (sets) sub status information (such as a flag) related to the gaming state by the sub control CPU 41a.

Hereinafter, processing related to the variable game executed by the main control CPU 40a based on the main control program will be described.
When the main control CPU 40a receives various operation signals, the main control CPU 40a executes predetermined control determined by the various operation signals. The main control CPU 40a executes display control of the various information display units 17 each time by inputting various operation signals and performing various controls. Further, when paying out award medals based on a prize-type winning, the main control CPU 40a outputs a drive signal to the hopper 26 when the credit upper limit number (in this embodiment, “50 (sheets)”) is exceeded. Thus, each time a drive signal is output, control is performed so that one award medal is paid out. The main control CPU 40a outputs a drive signal to the hopper 26 at the time of credit settlement, and controls the player to pay out medals for the credit.

  The main control CPU 40a sets the number of bets when a medal is inserted from the medal insertion slot 18 or when an operation signal of each of the BET buttons 19 and 20 is input. The main control CPU 40a updates the number of credits every time the BET buttons 19 and 20 are operated. Further, the main control CPU 40a updates the number of credits when the number of credits is increased by inserting medals. Then, the main control CPU 40a causes a game startable state in which a variable game can be performed when the bet number of 3 bets is set. When the operation signal for each BET button 19, 20 is input, the main control CPU 40a sends a button operation command (operation signal) indicating that the BET button 19, 20 has been operated to the sub control board 41 (for sub control). CPU 41a).

  Subsequently, the main control CPU 40a performs a role lottery (internal lottery) when an operation signal of the start lever 22 is input in a state where the game can be started. Then, the main control CPU 40a acquires the value of the winning combination determination random number from the main control RAM 40c, and the value belongs to the range of each winning combination value in the winning combination determination table stored in the main control ROM 40b. A role lottery is performed to determine whether or not there is. In the role lottery, the main control CPU 40a determines the winning combination to be won using the winning combination determination table corresponding to the gaming state. The main control CPU 40a recognizes the gaming state by setting state information (such as a flag) indicating the gaming state in the main control RAM 40c. The main control CPU 40a according to the present embodiment can be grasped as a winning combination determining means for determining a winning combination allowing a winning based on a stop operation by lottery from a plurality of types of winning combinations triggered by a start operation.

  When determining the winning combination, the main control CPU 40a stores (sets) in the main control RAM 40c role information (such as a flag) indicating the type of the determined winning combination. That is, when the main control CPU 40a determines that the BN role is won, the main control CPU 40a carries over the BN role information in the main control RAM 40c until the BN role is won. In this way, the state in which the role information of the BN combination is carried over is a bonus standby state in which the occurrence of winning of the BN combination is permitted but is waiting for the generation. On the other hand, when the main control CPU 40a determines that a small role is won, the main control RAM 40c becomes small in response to the end of the variable game (one time) subject to the role lottery regardless of whether or not the small role is won. Erase the role information of the role.

  For this reason, the BN combination becomes a winning combination that can be carried over the variable game until the winning is determined. On the other hand, the small combination becomes a winning combination that cannot be carried over the next and subsequent variable games regardless of whether or not a winning decision is made.

  The main control CPU 40a instructs the start of the variable game at the timing when the player detects the operation of the start lever 22 (after performing a predetermined process such as a role lottery), and the lottery result of the role lottery and A variable game start command indicating a gaming state in which the variable game is played is output to the sub control board 41 (sub control CPU 41a). If there is a BN combination carried over, this variable game start command also instructs the combination information. The main control CPU 40a detects the operation of the start lever 22 by the player, and in a state where the wait time has elapsed since the end of the immediately preceding variable game, each reel is started so as to start the rotation operation of each reel. Control. Further, the variable game start command to the sub control board 41 (sub control CPU 41a) can be output in accordance with the start of the rotation operation of each reel.

  Subsequently, when the CPU 40a for main control inputs various operation signals of the stop buttons 23L, 23C, and 23R based on the player's operation, it performs control (stop control) for stopping the reels corresponding to the various operation signals. Further, the main control CPU 40a grasps information on fluctuation or stop of each reel based on a position signal from a reel sensor corresponding to each reel. That is, the position signal from each reel sensor causes the main control CPU 40a to grasp the change status of each reel during the change of each reel, while the main control CPU 40a knows the stop status of each reel during the stop of each reel. Let The main control CPU 40a maintains the rotating operation without performing stop control on the rotating reel until various operation signals are input from the stop buttons 23L, 23C, and 23R.

  When the main control CPU 40a inputs various operation signals of the stop buttons 23L, 23C, and 23R, the main control CPU 40a outputs the various operation signals to the sub control CPU 41a. The various operation signals of the stop buttons 23L, 23C, and 23R indicate the operation status of the stop buttons 23L, 23C, and 23R by the player, that is, which stop button is operated and the order in which the stop buttons are operated. (Sub-control CPU 41a) to grasp.

Next, stop control performed by the main control CPU 40a will be described.
Based on the determined winning combination, the main control CPU 40a stops each reel within a predetermined range (maximum of 4 symbols) from the timing when each stop button 23L, 23C, 23R is operated by the player. Stop the combination of symbols. When the main control CPU 40a stops each reel that is rotating, a combination of symbols based on the winning table selected and the stop table stored in the main control ROM 40b from the operation timing of each stop button 23L, 23C, 23R. Perform stop control to display For this reason, each reel does not necessarily stop at the timing of the stop operation by the player of the stop buttons 23L, 23C, 23R, and the timing of the stop operation by the player does not match the timing at which each reel stops (so-called so-called). , “Slip”). For example, in the control with “slip”, when the timing of the stop operation by the player for the symbol to be stopped is early, each reel is forced to slide in the fluctuation direction of each reel and the symbol to be stopped is stopped on the winning line. Let

  For this reason, if each reel does not have five or more parts of the other types of symbols sandwiched between the types of symbols that you want to stop, it will stop on any winning line as a result of slip control. The desired type of symbol can be stopped and displayed. On the other hand, in each reel, when other types of symbols sandwiched between the types of symbols to be stopped have five or more portions, it is desired to stop at any winning line even with slip control. There are cases where it is not possible to stop the display of types of symbols.

  Then, the main control CPU 40a stops and displays the BN stop eye when the stop operation timing by the player is performed at a predetermined timing when winning the BN role (carrying over the winning combination). In addition, when the main control CPU 40a wins the BN role, when the BN role is won in combination with the small role due to duplicate winning of the BN role, etc., the main control CPU 40a displays a stop eye (a combination of symbols) corresponding to the small role. Give priority to stop display.

  On the other hand, when the BN role is won, the main control CPU 40a does not perform the stop operation timing by the player at a predetermined timing, and has not won the small role or has won the small role. If the stop eye corresponding to the small role cannot be displayed in a stopped state, the “chance eye” indicating that there is a possibility of winning the BN role is stopped. This “chance” is not displayed when the winning combination is won, but can be stopped when the cherry or watermelon combination is missed. In this case, a BN combination is missed (combination of combination information) is generated.

  Further, the main control CPU 40a stops and displays the cherry stop eye when the timing of the stop operation by the player is performed at a predetermined timing when the cherry role is won. On the other hand, the main control CPU 40a stops and displays the stop eye and the chance eye when the stop operation timing by the player is not performed at a predetermined timing when the cherry role is won. In this case, the cherry role is missed.

  Further, the main control CPU 40a stops and displays the watermelon stop eye when the stop operation timing by the player is performed at a predetermined timing when the watermelon role is won. On the other hand, when the timing of the stop operation by the player is not performed at a predetermined timing when the watermelon role is won, the main control CPU 40a stops and displays the stoppage eye and the chance eye. In this case, a watermelon role is missed.

In addition, when the replay winning combination is won, the main control CPU 40a stops and displays the replay stop eye that is a prize for the replay winning combination regardless of the timing of the stop operation by the player.
Then, when neither of the BN winning combination nor the small winning combination is determined, that is, when the extraordinary winning combination is won, the main control CPU 40a stops and displays the stopping stop eye regardless of the timing of the stop operation by the player.

Next, stop control at the time of winning of the bell role (left correct bell role, middle correct bell role, right correct bell role) will be described.
As shown in FIGS. 6 (a) and 6 (b), in the pachislot machine 10 of this embodiment, three stop buttons are selected when "left correct bell combination", "middle correct bell combination", and "right correct bell combination" are selected. Control performed based on the stop button operated first is different. In the present embodiment, the correct answer pressing order corresponding to each of the bell combinations is selected.

  When the correct answer is obtained based on the winning of the bell role, the main control CPU 40a is in the middle stage of the middle reel 13C (medium reel middle stop position D5) as shown in FIG. [ANY / Bell / ANY] is stopped and displayed so as to straddle the three lines L1, L3, and L4. Note that the main control CPU 40a determines that the left reel 13L and the right reel 13R are [ANY] when the correct answer is reached based on the winning of the bell role, but the winning line L1, L1 is determined by [Bell Bell Bell]. Each reel is stopped and displayed so as to form either L3 or L4. In this way, in the stop display across a plurality of winning lines, as will be described later, a winning combination of the bell role occurs simultaneously for the plurality of winning lines (in this embodiment, three). In the following description, “bell winning prize” or “bell winning” means stop display across a plurality of winning lines based on the bell winning.

  On the other hand, the main control CPU 40a is in the upper stage of the middle reel 13C (upper stop position D4 for the middle reel), as shown in FIG. [ANY / Bell / ANY] is stopped and displayed so as to straddle only one winning line L2. The main control CPU 40a determines that the left reel 13L and the right reel 13R are [ANY] when the push order is incorrect based on the winning of the bell role, but the winning line L2 is determined by [Bell Bell Bell]. Each reel is stopped and displayed so as to form. In the following description, the phrase “missing a bell role” or “bell spilling” means a stop display across only one winning line based on the bell role.

  That is, when the left correct bell combination is won, the stop button 23L for instructing to stop the left reel 13L is operated first, and the bell stop eye that becomes a bell winning is displayed in a stop order. On the other hand, at the time of winning the right correct bell role, the bell stop eye that spills the bell as an incorrect push order is displayed as a stop indication that one of the stop buttons 23C, 23R for instructing to stop other than the left reel 13L is operated first. Is done.

  Further, when the middle correct bell combination is won, the bell stop eye which becomes a bell winning is displayed as a stop in response to pressing the stop button 23C for instructing to stop the middle reel 13C first. On the other hand, at the time of winning the middle correct bell role, the stop button 23L, 23R for instructing to stop other than the middle reel 13C is operated first. Is done.

  In addition, when the right correct bell combination is won, the bell stop eye that becomes a bell win is stopped and displayed by pressing the stop button 23R for instructing to stop the right reel 13R first. On the other hand, at the time of winning the right correct bell role, the bell stop eye that spills the bell as an incorrect push order is displayed as a stop indication that any one of the stop buttons 23L and 23C for instructing to stop other than the right reel 13R is operated first. Is done.

  Then, the main control CPU 40a stops and displays the bell stop eye that becomes a bell winning regardless of the timing of the stop operation by the player if the correct answer is the pushing order when the bell role is won. Further, the main control CPU 40a stops and displays a bell stop eye that spills a bell regardless of the timing of the stop operation by the player if the push order is incorrect when the bell role is won.

Next, stop control at the time of winning the SIN combination will be described.
As shown in FIGS. 6C to 6E, in the pachi-slot 10 of the present embodiment, the control performed based on the operation mode of the three stop buttons is different when the “SIN combination” is won.

  Then, the main control CPU 40a, when winning the SIN role, when the stop operation timing by the player is performed at a timing enabling the SIN winning, as shown in FIG. [White Seven Bar Watermelon] is stopped and displayed so as to straddle only one winning line L2 regardless of the button.

  On the other hand, if the timing of the stop operation by the player is a timing at which a SIN winning is not possible when the SIN role is won, the main control CPU 40a may first operate a stop button for instructing a stop other than the right reel 13R ( As shown in FIG. 6D, [Bell / Replay / Bell] is stopped and displayed so as to straddle only one of the pay lines. Further, the main control CPU 40a, when the SIN combination is won, when the stop operation timing by the player is a timing at which the SIN winning is not possible, if the stop button 23R for instructing to stop the right reel 13R is operated first ( As shown in FIG. 6 (e), [Replay / Bar / Replay] is stopped and displayed so as to straddle only one of the pay lines. Further, the main control CPU 40a, when the SIN combination is won, when the stop operation timing by the player is a timing at which the SIN winning is not possible, if the stop button 23R for instructing to stop the right reel 13R is operated first ( (First operation on the right), as shown in FIG. 6E, the stop display of [bar / bar / bar] is allowed so as to straddle only one pay line L3.

  In other words, the main control CPU 40a, when the SIN combination is won, the stop button 23R for instructing to stop the right reel 13R is operated first, and when the SIN winning is not possible, [bar] is stopped and displayed on each reel. If a stop operation is performed by the player at the timing, the [bar / bar / bar] is stopped and displayed so as to straddle only one pay line L3. In the following description, a symbol combination that forms a winning line by [Bell / Replay / Bell] is referred to as “normal SIN spilling stop eye”. In addition, in the following explanation, a symbol combination that forms a winning line by [Replay / Bar / Replay] is called “special SIN spill stop”, and among them, a symbol combination that forms a winning line by [Bar / Bar / Bar] Is called "bar stop eyes". Each SIN spilling stop eye is different from any of the stop eyes shown in FIG. In addition, each SIN spilling stop eye does not give a prize medal to the player even if it is stopped on the winning line, but is different from the stop stop eye.

  The main control CPU 40a then wins the SIN role, that is, the SIN win regardless of the stop button that is operated first when the stop operation timing by the player is the timing at which the SIN winning is possible when the SIN role is won. The SIN stop eye is stopped and displayed. In addition, when the main control CPU 40a wins the SIN role and the timing of the stop operation by the player is a timing at which the SIN winning is not possible, if the stop button for instructing to stop other than the right reel 13R is operated first, A normal SIN spill stop eye that is a normal SIN spill, that is, a normal SIN spill stop is displayed. On the other hand, the main control CPU 40a, when winning the SIN role, if the stop operation timing by the player is a timing at which the SIN winning is not possible, if the stop button 23R instructing to stop the right reel 13R is operated first, A special SIN spilling stop, that is, a special SIN spilling stop eye is displayed. Further, the main control CPU 40a, when winning the SIN role, the timing of the stop operation by the player is the timing at which the SIN winning is not possible, and when the [bar] can be stopped and displayed in each row, If the stop button 23R for instructing to stop 13R is first operated, the bar stop eye is stopped and displayed among the special SIN spill stop eyes. In this embodiment, when [bar / bar / bar] can be stopped and displayed in each column, symbols are arranged on each reel so that the SIN winning is not possible.

  Subsequently, the main control CPU 40a makes a winning determination when all the reels are stopped and the symbol combination is stopped and displayed. In this case, the main control CPU 40a reads out the combination information from the main control RAM 40c, and performs a winning determination for determining whether a combination of symbols corresponding to the read combination information (winning combination) is stopped and displayed on the winning line. . Further, in the winning determination, the main control CPU 40a identifies the combination of symbols stopped and displayed on the winning line from the position signal input with each reel being stopped, and the combination is the role information. It is determined whether or not the winning mode corresponds to (winning role). When the combination of symbols stopped and displayed on the winning line is a winning mode corresponding to the winning combination information (winning winning combination), the main control CPU 40a determines the winning combination (affirmative) based on the winning combination information. On the other hand, if the combination of symbols stopped and displayed on the winning line is not the winning mode corresponding to the winning combination information (winning winning combination), the main control CPU 40a does not win the winning combination based on the winning combination information (ie, the winning combination). Judgment of missing winning combination based on information.

  Then, when the main control CPU 40a determines that the winning is determined by the winning determination, the main control CPU 40a performs control according to the winning mode determined to be the winning. That is, the main control CPU 40a performs control for shifting the gaming state and control for paying out prize medals in accordance with the prize mode. Further, when the main control CPU 40a determines that the winning is determined in the winning determination, the main control CPU 40a outputs a winning instruction command indicating that the winning is determined to the sub control board 41 (sub control CPU 41a). This winning instruction command causes the sub control board 41 (sub control CPU 41a) to recognize the winning combination of the winning combination instructed by the variable game start command.

  Specifically, when determining the winning of the BN combination, the main control CPU 40a performs BN game control as a game state control for shifting from the next variable game to the BN game. In this BN game control, the main control CPU 40a starts counting the number of BN payouts of award medals awarded (paid out) to the player from the first variable game after the start of the BN game. Further, the main control CPU 40a ends the BN game with the end of the variable game in which the BN payout number exceeds the maximum payout number (360 in the present embodiment).

  When determining the winning of the cherry role, the main control CPU 40a performs control for paying out two prize medals. Then, the main control CPU 40a determines the cherry stop eye so as to straddle the two winning lines L2 and L3 in the upper stage of the left reel 13L (upper stop position D1 for the left reel) when determining the winning of the cherry role. When the stop display is made, it is controlled to pay out four prize medals, which is twice the number of two winnings of two cherry roles. Further, the main control CPU 40a stops the cherry stop eye so as to straddle only one winning line L1 in the middle stage of the left reel 13L (left reel middle stop position D2) when determining the winning of the cherry role. When displayed, control is performed to pay out two prize medals. The main control CPU 40a performs control so that one or more prize medals are not paid out when determining that the cherry role is missed when the cherry role is won.

  Further, when determining the winning of the watermelon combination, the main control CPU 40a performs control for paying out six award medals. Note that the main control CPU 40a performs control so that one or more prize medals are not paid out when determining that the watermelon role is missed when the watermelon role is won.

  When determining the winning of the bell role, the main control CPU 40a performs control to pay out four prize medals. When the main control CPU 40a stops and displays the bell stop eye which becomes the bell winning at the time of determining the winning of the bell role, three times the winning of the bell role is generated at the same time, which is three times four. Control to pay out 12 award medals. Further, the main control CPU 40a performs control for paying out four prize medals when the bell stop eye that spills the bell is stopped and displayed at the time of determining the winning of the bell role. In this case, the main control CPU 40a may perform control related to the transition of the gaming state to be described later.

  When determining the replay winning combination, the main control CPU 40a performs control for replaying the next variable game. As such control, the main control CPU 40a sets the same bet number as that of the variable game for which the winning is determined.

  When determining the winning of the SIN role, the main control CPU 40a performs SIN game control as a game state control for shifting to the SIN game for the next one-time variable game. In this SIN game control, the main control CPU 40a ends the SIN game with the end of one variable game that is the target of the SIN game. In this case, the main control CPU 40a controls the variable game to be the target of the SIN game so as to be in the gaming state at the time of winning the SIN role that triggered the SIN game. The main control CPU 40a does not perform the SIN game control when determining the SIN spillage when the SIN combination is won. In this case, the main control CPU 40a may perform control related to the transition of the gaming state to be described later.

Next, the transition state of the gaming state controlled by the main control CPU 40a based on the variable game according to the gaming state will be described with reference to FIG.
When shifting the gaming state, the main control CPU 40a outputs a state instruction command indicating the transitioned gaming state to the sub control board 41 (sub control CPU 41a). This state instruction command causes the sub control board 41 (the sub control CPU 41a) to grasp the gaming state managed by the main control CPU 40a.

  Then, the main control CPU 40a makes the transition from the next variable game to the BN game (BN) with the occurrence of the BN winning combination (BN winning) won in the general game, that is, the stop display of the BN stop. In this case, the main control CPU 40a makes the transition from the next variable game to the low probability RT game (low probability RT) regardless of the gaming state at the time of winning when the BN game ends.

  Further, during the control of the low-probability RT game, the main control CPU 40a wins the SIN role and makes a transition to the high-probability RT game (high-definition RT) when a special SIN spill occurs in the SIN spill. During the control of the low probability RT game, the main control CPU 40a wins the SIN role and continues the low probability RT game from the next variable game depending on the occurrence of a SIN prize or a normal SIN spill. That is, in the low probability RT game, if the special SIN spill stop eye is stopped and the SIN game is not performed even if the SIN role is won and the SIN spill stop eye is stopped, the transition condition to the high probability RT game is satisfied. In addition, in the low-accuracy RT game, when the SIN role is won and the SIN stop eye is stopped and the SIN game is played, or when the SIN role is won and the SIN spill stop eye is displayed, the normal SIN spill stop eye is stopped and displayed When the game is not performed, the transition condition to the high probability RT game is not satisfied and the game is continued.

  Further, during the control of the high probability RT game, the main control CPU 40a wins the role of the bell and makes the transition to the low probability RT game when the bell spills. Note that during the control of the high probability RT game, the main control CPU 40a wins the bell role and continues the high probability RT game from the next variable game depending on the occurrence of the bell winning. That is, in the high-definition RT game, if the bell stop eye that wins the bell role and spills the bell is stopped and 12 award medals are not obtained (4 award medals are obtained), the low probability RT The game transition condition ("falling condition" which is the end of the high-definition RT game) is satisfied. In addition, in the high-definition RT game, if the bell stop eye that wins the bell role and is awarded a bell win is stopped and 12 award medals are obtained, the transition condition to the low-definition RT game is not satisfied and is continued. The

Next, a process related to a variable game executed by the sub control CPU 41a based on the sub control program will be described.
When the sub-control CPU 41a inputs various commands such as a variable game start command, a winning instruction command, and a button operation command, the display of the effect display device 14 is executed so that various effects are executed based on the contents instructed by the command. The contents, the sound (music) output contents of the speaker SP, and the light emission mode of the lamp R are controlled. Note that the sub-control CPU 41a grasps the winning combination missed (non-winning) instructed by the variable game start command when the winning instruction command is not input. Further, since the sub-control CPU 41a can grasp the stop status of each reel, the sub-control CPU 41a can also grasp the winning combination missing or the end of the variable game from this stop status.

  In addition, when the state instruction command is input, the sub control CPU 41a stores (sets) sub state information indicating which gaming state is controlled in the sub control RAM 41c. The sub-control CPU 41a performs control for causing various effects each time a variable game start command is input.

  Then, the sub control CPU 41a controls the effect state of the effect display device 14 in accordance with the game state controlled by the main control CPU 40a. As a result, the player plays a variable game according to the effect state of the effect display device 14. In such an effect state, the game state is recognized by the player based on the type, and an effect that allows the player to play the game advantageously is performed. The effect states in this embodiment are classified into a plurality of types as shown in FIG.

  Specifically, in the production state, there is an ART mode that is performed when the gaming state is a high-definition RT game. In the present embodiment, three ART modes, a normal ART mode, a special ART mode, and a spare ART mode, are prepared as the ART mode. In the ART mode, the effect display device 14 displays an image of the display screen set for each ART mode. The speaker SP outputs sound (music) set for each ART mode, and the lamp R emits light in the light emission mode set for each ART mode. Each ART mode is a state where the winning probability of the replay role is a high-probability lottery state and an effect of assisting (assisting) the bell winning. In the following description, when the term “ART mode” is simply used, the normal ART mode, the special ART mode, and the spare ART mode are collectively referred to without distinction.

  Further, the effect state includes a preparation mode that is performed when the game state is a low probability RT game. In this embodiment, two preparation modes, a normal preparation mode and a special preparation mode, are prepared as preparation modes. In the preparation mode, the effect display device 14 displays an image of the display screen set for each preparation mode. The speaker SP outputs sound (music) set for each preparation mode, and the lamp R emits light in the light emission mode set for each preparation mode. Each preparation mode is a state in which a special SIN spilling and a bell winning effect are performed while the winning probability of the replay role is a low probability lottery state. In the following description, when the “preparation mode” is simply referred to, the preparation modes of the normal preparation mode and the special preparation mode are collectively referred to without being distinguished.

  The effect state includes a normal mode that is performed when the game state is a low probability RT game. In the case of the normal mode, the effect display device 14 displays an image of the display screen for the normal mode. The speaker SP outputs normal mode sound (music), and the lamp R emits light in the normal mode light emission mode. This normal mode is a state in which the winning probability of the replay role is in a low-probability lottery state, and the special SIN spilling and the effect of assisting the bell winning are not performed.

  In addition, the effect state includes an end notification mode that is performed after the ART mode ends, and when the gaming state is a high-probability RT game and a low-probability RT game. In the end notification mode, the effect display device 14 displays an image of the display screen for the end notification mode. Note that the speaker SP outputs sound (music) for the end notification mode, and the lamp R emits light in a light emission mode for the end notification mode. The end notification mode is a state in which the winning probability of the replay role is the high probability lottery state or the low probability lottery state, and the special SIN spilling and the effect of assisting the bell winning are not performed.

  The effect state includes a BN mode that is performed when the game state is BN game. In the case of the BN mode, the effect display device 14 displays an image of the BN mode display screen. Note that the speaker SP outputs sound (music) for the BN mode, and the lamp R emits light in the light emission mode for the BN mode. This BN mode is a state in which a bell role can be won with a high probability and an effect of assisting a bell winning is performed.

  In the present embodiment, the sub control CPU 41a sets the effect flag (information) indicating the type of effect state in the sub control RAM 41c, thereby grasping the effect state (mode) being controlled. Then, the sub-control CPU 41a selects the image display data for the background image corresponding to the effect flag, and controls the display content (display screen) of the effect display device 14 based on the selected image display data. To do. The sub-control CPU 41a selects audio output data for audio output corresponding to the effect flag, and controls the audio output mode of the speaker SP based on the selected audio output data. Further, the sub control CPU 41a selects light emission data for light emission corresponding to the effect flag, and controls the light emission mode of the lamp R based on the selected light emission data.

  Hereinafter, the control contents in each effect state (mode) will be described focusing on the display effect in the effect display device 14. As a result of performing control in each effect state (mode) described below, the sub control CPU 41a performs control so that the effect state (mode) is shifted in the mode shown in FIG.

First, control related to the normal mode will be described.
As shown in FIG. 8, when the gaming state is a low-probability RT game, the sub control CPU 41a controls the effect state to the normal mode.

  Then, the sub-control CPU 41a performs processing based on winning and winning instructions of the winning combination during the normal mode (during normal mode control). In the normal mode, winning of BN role, cherry role, watermelon role, bell role, replay role, SIN role and winning (missing) are instructed.

  Specifically, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect state so as to shift to the BN mode when the winning of the BN role is instructed. In accordance with this, the gaming state has shifted to BN gaming.

  In addition, the sub-control CPU 41a does not perform an effect that assists the correct answer in the pressing order (bell winning) when the winning of the bell role whose stop mode changes depending on the pressing order of the stop button among the small roles is instructed. Thus, the display content of the effect display device 14 is controlled. In other words, during the normal mode, an effect is performed so as to make it difficult to win a bell. In the normal mode, when a player wins the bell role, a bell win occurs when the player happens to push the correct answer.

  In addition, the sub-control CPU 41a displays an effect so as not to perform an effect that assists special spilling of SIN when the winning of the SIN role whose stop mode changes depending on the pressing order of the stop button among the small roles is instructed. The display content of the device 14 is controlled. That is, during the normal mode, an effect is performed so as to make special SIN spilling difficult. In the normal mode, a special SIN spill occurs when the player first operates the stop button 23R for instructing to stop the right reel 13R when the SIN combination is won.

  Further, the sub-control CPU 41a performs the ART entry lottery when the winning of the small role is instructed. In this ART rush lottery, random numbers are assigned to either “winning” or “non-winning” so that a predetermined winning probability (for example, the sum is 1/260) based on the winning combination instructed to win. Done. The sub-control CPU 41a generates a right to enter the ART mode when deriving the “winning” result in the ART entry lottery (when winning the ART entry lottery), while generating “right” in the ART entry lottery. When the result is derived (when the ART entry lottery is not won), the right to shift to the ART mode is not generated. In the ART entry lottery of the present embodiment, random numbers are distributed so that the ART initial winning probability of “winning” calculated in consideration of the winning probability of each winning combination is about 1/260.

  The random numbers used for the ART entry lottery and various lotteries described later are updated every predetermined cycle and stored in the sub-control RAM 41c. Then, the sub control CPU 41a acquires random numbers used in the lottery from the sub control RAM 41c when performing various lotteries, and performs random lottery based on the acquired random numbers.

  When deriving the “winning” result in the ART entry lottery, the sub-control CPU 41a sets “1” as information that can specify that the right to shift to the normal ART mode in the ART mode is generated. Set to the ART flag stored in the RAM 41c. Here, when “0 (zero)” is set in the ART flag, it can be specified that the right to shift to the ART mode has not occurred, and when “2” is set. In the ART mode, it can be specified that the right to shift to the special ART mode has occurred. In the following description, when the value of the ART flag is “0 (zero)”, it is said that the ART flag is not set or the ART flag is not set. Further, in the following description, when the value of the ART flag is other than “0 (zero)” (in the case of “1” or “2”), the ART flag is being set or the ART flag is set.

  When the sub-control CPU 41a derives the result of “winning” in the ART entry lottery during the normal mode (low-probability RT game) and sets the ART flag to “1”, the game shifts from the variable game to the normal ART mode. The effect state is controlled so as to shift to the normal preparation mode for notifying the generation of the right. In this case, the low probability RT game is continued in the game state. The sub-control CPU 41a maintains “0 (zero)” without setting “1” in the ART flag and continues the normal mode when deriving the result of “non-winning” in the ART entry lottery. The production state is controlled.

  Further, the sub control CPU 41a gives a penalty that is disadvantageous to the player if the stop button 23L is not operated first in each variable game. For example, as a penalty, do not start the ART mode control when instructing a special SIN spill, do not perform an ART rush lottery, or perform an ART rush lottery, but make sure that a “non-winning” result is derived. Or In the present embodiment, the special SIN spillage is prevented from occurring when the stop button 23L is first operated. As a result, during the normal mode, the ART mode cannot be entered unless the ART mode entry right is acquired by the ART entry lottery.

Next, control related to the preparation mode (normal preparation mode and special preparation mode) will be described.
The sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect state to the normal preparation mode while the gaming state is a low-probability RT game and the ART flag is set to “1”. The sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect state to the special preparation mode while the gaming state is a low-probability RT game and the ART flag is set to “2”.

  The sub-control CPU 41a performs processing based on the winning combination winning and winning instructions during the preparation mode (during preparation mode control). In the preparation mode, winning of BN role, cherry role, watermelon role, bell role, replay role, SIN role and winning (missing) are instructed.

  Specifically, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect state so as to shift to the BN mode when the winning of the BN role is instructed. In accordance with this, the gaming state has shifted to BN gaming.

  Further, the sub-control CPU 41a performs “bell navigation effect” for assisting the correct answer in the pressing order (bell winning) when the winning of the bell role whose stop mode changes depending on the pressing order of the stop button among the small roles is instructed. Thus, the display content of the effect display device 14 is controlled. That is, during the preparation mode, an effect is performed so that a bell winning is assisted. Note that during the preparation mode, when the player wins the bell role, the player wins a bell prize by following the bell navigation effect.

  The bell navigation effect is performed by the effect display device 14. In the effect display device 14, three images simulating a stop button are displayed side by side, and a number “1” is attached to one of the three images. For example, when “1” is attached in the middle of the three, the player is made aware that the stop button 23C should be operated first.

  That is, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the display content of the effect display device 14 so that the bell navigation effect is performed in accordance with the start of the variable game when the winning of the bell role is instructed. Further, the sub-control CPU 41a performs a bell navigation effect with the content of informing the correct push order according to the type of bell combination instructed to win. For example, the sub-control CPU 41a, when instructed to win the middle correct bell role, causes the stop button 23C to perform a bell navigation effect with the content of informing the operation first.

  In addition, when the sub-control CPU 41a is instructed to win the SIN combination whose stop mode changes depending on the pressing order of the stop button among the small combinations, the sub-control CPU 41a performs the “SIN navigation effect” to assist the SIN spillage. The display content of the display device 14 is controlled. That is, during the preparation mode, an effect is performed so that special SIN spillage is assisted. In the preparation mode, a special SIN spill occurs when the player follows the SIN navigation effect when the SIN role is won.

  The SIN navigation effect is performed by the effect display device 14. The effect display device 14 displays three images imitating the stop button side by side, with “1” on the right, “2” in the middle, and “3” on the left of the three. The display content of the effect display device 14 is controlled so as to display the character string. In this SIN navigation effect, the stop button 23R should be operated first, and then the stop button 23C should be operated in the order of the stop button 23L, and each stop button at the timing of the stop operation for stopping and displaying [bar] on each reel. Let the player know what should be operated.

  That is, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the display content of the effect display device 14 so that the SIN navigation effect is performed in accordance with the start of the variable game when the winning of the SIN role is instructed. For this reason, during the preparation mode, the winning of the SIN role is actively notified by the SIN navigation effect.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, when the right to shift to the normal ART mode or the special ART mode is generated, the winning information of the SIN role that triggers the transition to the high-definition RT game and the information that leads to the special SIN spill To guide the player to a highly reliable RT game.

  In addition, the sub-control CPU 41a sets the ART flag to “1” in conjunction with deriving the “winning” result in the ART entry lottery in the normal mode until the special SIN spill is instructed. Each time a win for a small role is instructed, a lottery is performed with the number of stocks added to determine the number of stocks to be added to the ST number indicating the number of stocks in the ART mode. This ST number is stored in a predetermined storage area of the sub-control RAM 41c. As will be described later, the sub-control CPU 41a performs control for causing the normal ART mode to occur in units of sets, and the number of stocks is continuously controlled to the ART mode even after one set of ART modes has elapsed. This is the allowable number of times.

  Note that the sub-control CPU 41a continuously holds the ST number even when shifting to another mode such as the BN mode. In the following description, when the ST number is “0 (zero)”, the ST number is not set or the ST number is not set. Further, when the ST number is other than “0 (zero)” (when it is “1” or more), the ST number is being set or the ST number is set. Further, in the following description, the number of stocks to be added to the ST number is referred to as “additional stock number”.

  In addition to the number of stocks, one of [1], [2], [3], [4], and [5] is added to the winning lottery so that a predetermined winning probability is obtained based on the winning combination instructed to win. This is done by assigning random numbers to the number of stocks. The sub-control CPU 41a performs lottery by adding the number of stocks when a specific small combination (in this embodiment, any one of a cherry combination, a watermelon combination, and a bell combination) is designated. Then, the sub-control CPU 41a determines to generate the ST number addition stored in the sub-control RAM 41c based on the stock number addition lottery result. For example, if the result of [1] is derived in the stock number addition lottery, an additional ST number of the additional stock number [1 (times)] occurs, and the result of [5] is derived in the stock number addition lottery. In this case, an additional ST number of the additional stock number [5 (times)] occurs. In such a lottery for stock addition, it is easy to determine the number of extra stocks to be added as the additional stock number in the order of the role of bell <cherry role <watermelon role, that is, the winning role with the highest probability of winning for each winning role. Random numbers are distributed so that

  Then, when the sub-control CPU 41a derives the result of the extra stock number [1] to [5] as a result of the stock number extra lottery, the sub-control RAM 41c stores the derived extra stock number. Add to ST number and store. In the normal mode, when the ART flag is set to “1”, [0 (zero)] is set as the ST number.

  In this embodiment, the period from when the “winning” result is derived in the ART entry lottery during the normal mode (low-probability RT game) and the ART flag is set to “1” until the special SIN spill is instructed. Only the number of stocks is added as a target of lottery, while the special SIN spilling instruction is given, and the lottery is not added to the number of stocks. In other words, the lottery with the number of stocks added is performed only during the normal preparation mode shifted from the normal mode (during the control of the normal preparation mode), and during the normal preparation mode shifted from the production state other than the normal mode such as the BN mode, or the normal preparation. It is not performed in the production state other than the mode.

  Then, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect state so as to shift to the normal ART mode when the special SIN spill is instructed in the state where the ART flag is set to “1”. Note that the sub-control CPU 41a continuously holds the value of the ART flag even when shifting to another mode such as the BN mode.

  In addition, when the special SIN spill is instructed when the ART flag is set to “1”, the sub control CPU 41a uses the sub control CPU 41a as information that can specify the number of times that the variable game can be performed in the normal ART mode. With reference to the normal remaining G number stored in the control RAM 41c, it is determined whether or not the normal remaining G number is “0 (zero)”. The normal remaining G number is also the number of variable games that can assist the player's game in the normal ART mode by the bell navigation effect or the like. In the following description, the case where the normal remaining G number is “0 (zero)” indicates that the normal remaining G number is not set or the normal remaining G number is not set, and the normal remaining G number is “0 (zero)”. ) ”(≧ 1) indicates that the normal remaining G number is being set or that the normal remaining G number is set.

  When the normal remaining G number is not set, in principle, it is possible to identify the first normal ART mode that shifts from the normal mode via the normal preparation mode, while the normal remaining G number is set. In this case, it can be specified that the normal ART mode is shifted from the mode other than the normal mode (effect state) via the normal preparation mode. When the normal remaining G number is not set, the sub-control CPU 41a adds [50 (times)] to the normal remaining G number. When the normal remaining G number is set, the sub control CPU 41a sets the normal remaining G number to the normal remaining G number. Maintain without adding the number of floating games. Note that the sub-control CPU 41a continuously holds the normal remaining G number even when shifting to another mode such as the BN mode.

  The sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect state so as to shift to the special ART mode when the special SIN spillage is instructed in the state where the ART flag is set to “2”. In this case, the sub-control CPU 41a maintains the normal remaining G number without adding the number of variable games.

  Also, in this embodiment, due to the occurrence of a special SIN spill, the gaming state changes from the low probability RT game to the high probability in accordance with the transition from the normal preparation mode to the normal ART mode or the transition from the special preparation mode to the special ART mode. Transition to RT games. In the present embodiment, the start condition of the ART mode is satisfied by occurrence of special SIN spillage.

Next, control related to the ART mode (normal ART mode, special ART mode, and spare ART mode) will be described.
The sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect state to the ART mode when the game state is a high-definition RT game. Since the start of the ART mode control is triggered by a special SIN spill, it is synchronized with the start of the high-reliability RT game in the gaming state.

  Then, the sub-control CPU 41a performs processing based on the winning combination winning and winning (missing) instructions during the ART mode (controlling the ART mode). Note that during the ART mode, winning and winning (missing) of the BN role, the cherry role, the watermelon role, the bell role, the replay role, and the SIN role are instructed.

  Specifically, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect state so as to shift to the BN mode when the winning of the BN role is instructed. In accordance with this, the gaming state has shifted to BN gaming.

  Further, the sub-control CPU 41a performs the “bell navigation effect” so that the “bell navigation effect” is performed as in the preparation mode when the winning of the bell role whose stop mode changes depending on the pressing order of the stop button among the small roles is instructed. Controls the display content of. That is, during the ART mode, the performance is performed so that the avoidance of bell spillage is assisted and the bell winning is assisted. Note that during the ART mode, when the player wins the bell role, the player wins a bell prize by following the bell navigation effect.

Next, different control for each of the normal ART mode, the special ART mode, and the spare ART mode will be described.
First, the normal ART mode will be described.

  The sub-control CPU 41a subtracts “1” from the normal remaining G number stored in the sub-control RAM 41c each time the start of the variable game is instructed during the normal ART mode. In this way, the sub-control CPU 41a counts the number of variable games that can be performed in the normal ART mode based on the variable game, that is, the number of variable games that have elapsed since the start of the normal ART mode. The sub-control CPU 41a notifies the player of the normal remaining G number stored in the sub-control RAM 41c using the effect display device 14. Thereby, the player can be made aware of the number of times that the variable game is performed in the ART mode.

  In addition, when the sub-control CPU 41a is instructed to start a variable game during the normal ART mode, the sub-control CPU 41a wins other than the out-of-game, ie, the BN, cherry, watermelon, bell, replay, and SIN roles. Based on the instruction, a process for promoting (shifting) from the normal ART mode to the special ART mode is performed.

  Specifically, the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether or not to promote to the special ART mode in the normal ART mode, when an instruction other than a lost role is instructed together with an instruction to start a variable game. Make a lottery. This ART promotion lottery is performed by assigning random numbers to [Promotion (transition)] and [Maintain status] to the special ART mode so that a predetermined winning probability is obtained based on the winning combination instructed to win. .

  In the present embodiment, in the ART promotion lottery, a special order is given in the order of a replay role, a bell role, a SIN role, a watermelon role, a cherry role, and a BN role. Random numbers are distributed so that it is easy to determine [promotion] to ART mode.

  When the sub-control CPU 41a derives the result of “promotion” in the ART promotion lottery (when winning the ART promotion lottery), the sub-control CPU 41a determines to promote to the special ART mode and sets “2” in the ART flag. Then, when the variable game for which promotion to the special ART mode has been determined ends, the sub control CPU 41a shifts from the normal ART mode to the special ART mode based on the fact that “2” is set in the ART flag. The production state is controlled. In this case, in the gaming state, the highly reliable RT game is continued. In the present embodiment, the start condition of the special ART mode is established by deriving the result of [Promotion] in the ART promotion lottery during the normal ART mode.

  On the other hand, the sub-control CPU 41a maintains the normal ART mode when an outrageous role is instructed, or when the result of [main status maintenance] is derived in the ART promotion lottery (when the ART promotion lottery is not won). And the value of the ART flag is maintained at “1” without rewriting. The sub-control CPU 41a sets “1” to the ART flag on condition that the normal remaining G number is not “0” when the variable game determined to be maintained in the normal ART mode is completed. Based on this, the production state is controlled so as to maintain the normal ART mode. In this case, in the gaming state, the highly reliable RT game is continued.

  Further, when the sub-control CPU 41a decides to maintain the normal ART mode, and the normal remaining G number is “0”, the variable game in which the normal remaining G number is “0” is ended. Then, the effect state is controlled to shift to the preliminary ART mode. In this case, in the gaming state, the highly reliable RT game is continued.

  Further, when the sub-control CPU 41a derives the [maintained] result in the ART promotion lottery during the normal ART mode, the sub-control CPU 41a further wins other than the off-line and SIN roles, that is, the BN role, the cherry role, the watermelon role, and the bell role. Based on the instruction to win the replay role, a process for adding and extending the period of the normal ART mode based on the normal remaining G number is performed.

  Specifically, the sub-control CPU 41a is in the case of deriving the result of [main status maintenance] in the ART promotion lottery during the normal ART mode, and when the winning combination other than the off-role and SIN combination is instructed. The number-of-games extra lottery is performed to determine the number of variable games to be added to the normal remaining G number stored in the RAM 41c (hereinafter referred to as “the number of extra games”). This number-of-games extra lottery is performed by assigning random numbers to the number of extra games of [0], [20], and [50] so that a predetermined winning probability is obtained based on the winning combination instructed to win. .

  The sub-control CPU 41a decides to generate an extra normal G number stored in the sub-control RAM 41c when the extra game number other than [0] is derived as a result in the extra game number lottery. For example, when the result of [50] is derived in the game number addition lottery, the additional number of games [50 (times)] is added to the normal remaining G number, and the result of [20] in the game number addition lottery occurs. Is derived, an additional number of normal remaining G numbers of the added game number [20 (times)] occurs.

  In the present embodiment, in the game number addition lottery, the replay role <Bell role <Watermelon role <Cherry role <BN role, that is, the winning role with the winning probability of each winning role in the order of the winning role is as follows. Random numbers are distributed so that it is easy to determine a large number of times. In the present embodiment, in the game number addition lottery, random numbers are distributed so that it is easy to determine a large number of additional games in the order of small role <BN role.

  Then, when the sub-control CPU 41a derives a result other than [0] as an additional game number in the additional game number lottery (in the case of winning the additional game in the additional game number lottery), the sub-control CPU 41a normally stores the additional game number based on the result. Add to G number. Therefore, in the present embodiment, during the normal ART mode, the normal ART mode is continued (added), that is, extended by the addition of the normal remaining G number due to the extra number of games. Further, the sub-control CPU 41a adds the normal remaining G number for the set under control by the game number addition lottery. The sub-control CPU 41a determines whether or not the normal remaining G number is not added when the game number is added and the game number is derived by adding [0] as the result (when the game number is added and the lottery is not won). However, the number of games is not added to the normal remaining G number. As described above, in the present embodiment, the sub control CPU 41a functions as an addition count determining means for determining the number of additional games (game count) to be added to the normal remaining G count (unit count).

  Further, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the display content of the effect display device 14 so as to execute the number-of-effects notification effect of notifying the number of added games determined by the number of games added lottery during the normal ART mode. The number notification effect during the normal ART mode will be described in detail later.

Next, the spare ART mode will be described.
In addition, during the preliminary ART mode, the sub-control CPU 41a performs a process for making a transition to the normal ART mode and continuing control to the ART mode based on the winning combination instructed to win when the variable game is started. .

  Specifically, during the preliminary ART mode, the sub-control CPU 41a performs an ART continuous lottery as to whether or not to continue the ART mode when a winning other than the BN role is instructed together with an instruction to start a variable game. In this ART continuous lottery, the art state is set to the preliminary ART mode without any [continuation], [non-continuation], or continuous or non-continuation of the ART mode so that the continuation rate of the ART mode becomes a predetermined continuation rate. This is done by assigning random numbers to [Maintain Current]. The sub-control CPU 41a determines the continuation rate used in the ART continuous lottery in the ART mode after the transition when deriving the “winning” result in the above-described ART entry lottery.

  The CPU 41a for sub-control controls the effect state so that the preliminary ART mode is maintained without adding the number of times of the changing game to the normal remaining G number when the result of [Maintain Current] is derived in the ART continuous lottery.

  Also, when the sub-control CPU 41a derives the [continue] result in the ART continuous lottery, [50 (times)] is again added (re-added) as the normal remaining G number, and the ART mode is continued. Control the state. At this time, the sub control CPU 41a does not subtract “1” from the ST number stored in the sub control RAM 41c. In other words, in the present embodiment, when the result of [continuation] is derived as the result of the ART continuous lottery, the control is performed to continue (loop), that is, extend the ART mode without consuming (digesting) the stock based on the ST number. Done.

  Further, the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether or not the ST number is set (whether or not the ST number is “1” or more) when the result of [non-continuation] is derived in the ART continuous lottery. When the ST number is set (when the ST number is “1” or more), the sub-control CPU 41a subtracts “1” from the ST number and again sets [50 (times)] as the normal remaining G number. The effect state is controlled to add (re-add) and continue the ART mode. That is, in this embodiment, when the result of [non-continuation] is derived in the ART continuous lottery, on the condition that there is an ST number, one stock based on the ST number is consumed and the ART mode is continued (loop). That is, the extension is realized.

  As described above, the sub-control CPU 41a sets the ART mode as one set after the normal ART mode is started in accordance with the setting of the normal remaining G number until the normal remaining G number becomes [0]. Control. That is, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the ART mode by dividing the number of times of the variable game set to the normal remaining G number as the unit number and dividing it into the unit number.

  Then, the sub-control CPU 41a re-adds [50 (times)] as the normal remaining G number based on the fact that the [continue] result is derived in the ART continuous lottery or the ST number is set. The effect state is controlled so as to shift from the preliminary ART mode to the normal ART mode. In this case, the sub-control CPU 41a maintains the value of the ART flag at “1”, and the gaming state continues to be a highly reliable RT game.

  On the other hand, when the result of [non-continuation] is derived in the ART continuous lottery and the ST number is not set (when the ST number is “0”), there is no stock number in the ART mode. To end the ART mode and set the ART flag to “0”. Then, the sub-control CPU 41a shifts to the end notification mode based on the fact that the ART flag is set to “0” when the variable game that derives the result of [non-continuation] in the ART continuous lottery ends. The production state is controlled. In this case, in the gaming state, the highly reliable RT game is continued.

  Further, the sub-control CPU 41a performs an ART return lottery for determining whether to return from the end notification mode to the normal ART mode again when the production state is shifted to the end notification mode. The ART return lottery is completed without returning to the normal ART mode [return (re-transition)] so that the return rate from the end notification mode to the normal ART mode becomes a predetermined return rate, and returning to the normal ART mode. Random numbers are distributed to [Maintain Current Status] for maintaining the notification mode.

  When deriving the result of [return] in the ART return lottery, the sub-control CPU 41a adds (re-adds) [50 (times)] as the normal remaining G number again and resets the ART flag to “1”. To do. In this case, the sub-control CPU 41a resets the ART flag to “1” and sets [50] as the normal remaining G number when the variation game that derives the result of [non-continuation] in the ART continuous lottery ends. Based on what has been done, the effect state is controlled so as to return (shift) to the normal ART mode. In this case, in the gaming state, the highly reliable RT game is continued.

  On the other hand, when the CPU 41a for sub-control derives the result of [Maintain Current] in the ART return lottery, the sub-control CPU 41a determines the end number for determining the remaining end G number indicating the number of times that the variable game can be performed in the end notification mode. A lottery of games is performed. The end game number lottery is performed by assigning random numbers to [20] and [30] as the number of variable games set as the end remaining G number. When the sub-control CPU 41a determines the end remaining G number in the end game number lottery, the sub-control CPU 41a stores the determined end remaining G number in a predetermined storage area of the sub-control RAM 41c.

Next, the special ART mode will be described.
The sub-control CPU 41a does not subtract “1” from the normal remaining G number when the start of the variable game is instructed during the special ART mode, and maintains the normal remaining G number set from the normal ART mode. That is, the sub-control CPU 41a interrupts counting of the number of variable games that can be performed in the normal ART mode during the special ART mode, that is, after the start of the normal ART mode. .

  Further, the sub-control CPU 41a performs a process for falling (shifting) to the normal ART mode based on the winning combination instructed to be won at the start of the variable game during the special ART mode.

  Specifically, the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether or not to fall (transfer) to the normal ART mode every time the start of the variable game is instructed (every time the variable game is executed) during the special ART mode. ART lottery lottery to do. In this ART falling lottery, the special ART mode continuation rate (probability of falling into the normal ART mode) is tumbled into the normal ART mode so that the continuation rate according to the type of the winning combination instructed is [ )], And [Maintenance] for maintaining (continuing) the special ART mode.

  In the present embodiment, random numbers are distributed so that the result of [Maintain] is derived with a probability of 1/2 when the winning of the replay role is instructed in the ART falling lottery. Further, in the present embodiment, in the ART falling lottery, when the winning combination other than the replay combination is instructed, the random numbers are distributed so that the result of [Maintain] is derived with a probability of 1/1. .

  In the present embodiment, in the ART falling lottery, when the start of the first (first) variable game is instructed after the transition to the special ART mode, the winning of the replay role is instructed together with the start of the variable game. Regardless of whether or not it is, random numbers are distributed so that a result of [maintain] is derived with a probability of 1/1. Therefore, in this embodiment, when it is the first floating game after shifting to the special ART mode, or when winning a winning combination other than the replay role is won, the normal ART mode does not fall (transfer). Yes.

  In this embodiment, the ART fall lottery is a continuous lottery (continuation determination) as to whether or not to continue the special ART mode, and the termination condition of the special ART mode is established by winning the ART fall lottery. Further, the sub control CPU 41a functions as a continuous lottery means (continuous determination means) for executing an ART falling lottery (continuation determination) every time a variable game is executed in the special ART mode.

  Then, the sub-control CPU 41a determines the end of the special ART mode when the result of “falling (shift)” is derived in the ART falling lottery (when [falling] is won in the ART falling lottery), and determines the ART flag. Set “1”. Then, the sub-control CPU 41a normally starts the special ART mode based on the fact that the ART flag is set to “1” when the variation game for deriving the result of “fall (shift)” in the ART fall lottery is completed. The effect state is controlled to shift to the ART mode. In this case, in the gaming state, the highly reliable RT game is continued.

  On the other hand, the sub-control CPU 41a decides to continue the special ART mode when deriving the result of [Keep Current] in the ART fall lottery (when [Keep Current] is won in the ART Fall Lottery) and decides to continue the special game. The production state is controlled so that the special ART mode is maintained even after the completion of. In this case, the sub-control CPU 41a maintains the value of the ART flag at “2”, and the gaming state continues to be a highly reliable RT game.

  In addition, when the sub-control CPU 41a derives the result of [Maintain Current State] in the ART falling lottery triggered by the instruction to start the variable game during the special ART mode, the winning that is instructed together with the start of the variable game is also given. Based on the combination, a process for adding and extending the period of the normal ART mode based on the normal remaining G number is performed.

  Specifically, in the special ART mode, the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether the winning combination including the off-combination is instructed when deriving the result of “maintaining” in the ART falling lottery. A lottery is carried out by adding several numbers. The number-of-games extra lottery in the special ART mode is performed by assigning random numbers to the number of extra games of [100] and [200] so that a predetermined winning probability is obtained based on the winning combination instructed to win.

  The sub-control CPU 41a determines to generate an extra normal G number when deriving the result of the extra game number [100] or [200] in the extra game number lottery. For example, when the result of [100] is derived in the game number addition lottery, an increase in the normal remaining G number of the additional game number [100 (times)] occurs.

  In this embodiment, in the extra lottery in the special ART mode, when an outrageous role is specified, the number of additional games [200] is 1/1 with a probability of 1/1, and when the BN role is specified, 1 Random numbers are distributed so that the number of additional games of [100] is determined with a probability of / 1. Further, in the present embodiment, in the extra lottery in the special ART mode, in the order of replay role <bell role <SIN role <watermelon role <cherry role, that is, a winning role having a high probability of winning each winning role, In this order, random numbers are distributed so that it is easy to determine the number of additional games.

  In the present embodiment, on the condition that the result of [Maintain] is derived in the ART falling lottery, [0] is determined so that the extra remaining G number does not occur in the extra lottery in the special ART mode. The number of additional games [100] or [200] is always determined. That is, in the special ART mode, the normal remaining G number is always added every time the variable game is played on condition that the special ART mode does not fall into the normal ART mode.

  In this embodiment, in the first variation game after shifting to the special ART mode, regardless of which winning combination is won, the special ART mode is always continued, and the normal remaining G number is added. . Therefore, although the special ART mode is entered, the normal ART mode is not dropped without adding the normal remaining G number, and at least [100] is added.

  Furthermore, in the extra number of games in the special ART mode, the number of additional games that can be determined is set to be a much larger number of additional games than the number of additional games that can be determined in the additional number of games in the normal ART mode. Yes.

  Therefore, in the special ART mode of the present embodiment, the number of additional games to be added to the normal remaining G number through the normal ART mode as the total expected value of the additional game number to be added to the normal remaining G number through the special ART mode. It is positioned as an effect state (mode) in which an expected value higher (larger) than the total expected value is set. In addition, the special ART mode is added to the normal remaining G number for each variable game in the normal ART mode as an expected value of the additional game number added to the normal remaining G number for each variable game. It is positioned as an effect state (mode) in which an expected value higher (larger) than the expected value of the number of added games is set. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the special ART mode becomes the specific game state.

  In this embodiment, the winning probability of the replay role in the high-definition RT game is set to an extremely high probability (for example, 1 / 1.7), and the probability of winning the [falling] in the ART falling lottery is a high probability (this 50% in the embodiment), it is easy to shift from the special ART mode to the normal ART mode, and it is difficult to stay in the special ART mode over many variable games. For this reason, in the special ART mode, while it is difficult to continue staying, it is possible to enjoy the addition of a large number of normal remaining G numbers by staying at least once. The production state (ART mode) is enhanced.

  In addition, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the display content of the effect display device 14 so as to execute the number-of-effects notification effect of notifying the number of added games determined by the number of games added lottery during the special ART mode. The number notification effect during the special ART mode will be described in detail later.

  In the present embodiment, during the ART mode, when the gaming state shifts to the low probability RT game due to bell spilling, the return to the high probability RT game of the gaming state is assisted.

  Specifically, during the normal ART mode, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect state so as to shift to the normal preparation mode when the gaming state shifts to the low probability RT game due to bell spilling. In other words, the sub-control CPU 41a shifts to the normal preparation mode, thereby causing the SIN navigation effect to be performed at the time of the instruction to win the SIN role during the control of the normal preparation mode, thereby returning the gaming state to the highly reliable RT game. Assist.

  The sub-control CPU 41a continues to control the spare ART mode when the gaming state shifts to the low probability RT game due to bell spilling during the spare ART mode. A SIN navigation effect is performed at the time of instructing the winning of the SIN role, and assists in returning the gaming state to the high-accuracy RT game.

  In addition, during the special ART mode, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect state so as to shift to the special preparation mode when the gaming state shifts to the low probability RT game due to bell spilling. In other words, the sub-control CPU 41a shifts to the special preparation mode so that the SIN navigation effect is performed at the time of the instruction to win the SIN role during the control of the special preparation mode, and the gaming state is returned to the high probability RT game. Assist.

Next, processing related to the end notification mode will be described.
Since the ART flag is not set during the end notification mode, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the display content of the effect display device 14 so that the bell navigation effect is not performed even if the bell combination is won. In other words, during the end notification mode, it is difficult to avoid the bell spillage, and the performance is performed so as to make it difficult to win the bell. In the end notification mode, bell spillage is avoided in the situation where the player happens to push in the correct order when the player wins the bell role, and a bell win occurs. The sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect state so that the end notification mode is maintained even when the bell spillage is instructed during the end notification mode. For this reason, in the end notification mode, there are a case where the gaming state is a high probability RT game and a case where the high probability RT game is shifted to a low probability RT game.

  Further, the sub control CPU 41a subtracts “1” from the end remaining G number stored in the sub control RAM 41c every time the start of the variable game is instructed during the end notification mode. In this way, the sub-control CPU 41a counts the number of variable games that can be performed in the end notification mode based on the variable game, that is, the number of variable games that have elapsed after the start of the end notification mode.

  In addition, when the start of the variable game is instructed during the end notification mode, the sub control CPU 41a returns (transitions) to the normal preparation mode or the normal ART mode according to the winning combination instructed to win and the gaming state. To perform the process.

  Specifically, during the end notification mode, the sub control CPU 41a is instructed to win a specific winning combination (in this embodiment, a BN, a cherry, a watermelon, and a bell) together with an instruction to start a variable game. In the case of performing, an ART return lottery for determining whether to return (transfer) to the normal preparation mode or the normal ART mode is performed. The ART return lottery is maintained in the normal preparation mode or the normal ART mode [return (transition)] and in the end notification mode so that a predetermined return rate is obtained based on the winning combination instructed to win. Random numbers are assigned to each of [Maintenance].

  In the present embodiment, in the ART return lottery, when the winning of the BN role is instructed, random numbers are distributed so that the result of [Return] is derived with a probability of 1/1. In this embodiment, in the ART return lottery, when the winning of the cherry role, the watermelon role, and the bell role is instructed, the result of [return] is derived in comparison with the probability of deriving the result of [main status]. Random numbers are distributed so that the probability of performing is extremely low (small).

  The sub-control CPU 41a sets “1” to the ART flag when the result of [return] is derived in the ART return lottery (when the ART return lottery is won). Then, when the variable game for deriving the [Return] result in the ART return lottery is completed, the sub-control CPU 41a responds to the game state from the end notification mode based on the fact that the ART flag is set to “1”. The effect state is controlled to return (shift) to the normal preparation mode or the normal ART mode. Specifically, the sub control CPU 41a shifts to the normal preparation mode when the gaming state is a low probability RT game, and shifts to the normal ART mode when the gaming state is a high probability RT game. Further, the sub-control CPU 41a sets [50 (times)] to the normal remaining G number when the production state is shifted to the normal ART mode.

  On the other hand, when the sub-control CPU 41a derives the “maintain current” result in the ART return lottery (when the ART return lottery is not won), the sub-control CPU 41a also finishes the remaining game G after the end of the variable game for deriving the result. The production state is controlled so as to maintain the end notification mode on condition that the number is not “0”. In this case, the sub control CPU 41a maintains the value of the ART flag at “0”.

  Further, the sub-control CPU 41a is a case where the result of [maintenance maintenance] is derived in the ART return lottery, and when the remaining G number is “0”, the normal remaining G number becomes “0”. When the game ends, the effect state is controlled so as to shift to the normal mode. In this case, the sub control CPU 41a maintains the value of the ART flag at “0”. In this embodiment, there is a possibility that the normal mode is shifted to the high-accuracy RT game, but as described above, the “bell navigation effect” is not performed in the normal mode. , Will be transferred to low-probability RT games.

Next, the contents of control in the BN mode will be described.
When the gaming state is a BN game, the sub control CPU 41a controls the effect state to the BN mode. Note that the start of the control in the BN mode is synchronized with the start of the BN game in the gaming state because the BN winning combination (BN winning) is triggered.

  The sub-control CPU 41a controls the display content of the effect display device 14 so as to notify the number corresponding to the BN payout number managed by the main control CPU 40a during the BN mode. The sub-control CPU 41a can grasp the number corresponding to the BN payout number based on the winning result instructed by various commands.

  The sub-control CPU 41a does not subtract “1” from the normal remaining G number when the start of the variable game is instructed during the BN mode, and does not subtract the normal remaining G number when shifting from the normal ART mode or the special ART mode. Is supposed to maintain. That is, the sub-control CPU 41a interrupts counting of the number of variable games that can be performed in the normal ART mode during the BN mode, that is, after the start of the normal ART mode.

  Then, the sub-control CPU 41a performs processing based on the winning and winning instructions of the winning combination during the BN mode (during BN mode control). During the BN mode, the winning of a bell role and winning are mainly instructed. Further, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the display content of the effect display device 14 so that the “bell navigation effect” is performed in the same manner as in the ART mode when the winning of the bell role is instructed. That is, during the BN mode, an effect is performed so as to assist mainly in winning the winning of a bell. In the BN mode, when a player wins a bell role, a player wins a bell winning by following the bell navigation effect.

  Since the state in which the ART flag stored in the sub-control RAM 41c is set is maintained with the execution of the BN mode due to the occurrence of a BN winning combination during the setting of the ART flag, the ART mode is maintained. The right to transition to has already occurred. That is, the sub-control CPU 41a is configured to allow the preparation / ART mode to be granted when the BN mode (BN game) is awarded based on the winning of the BN role that is allowed during the preparation mode or the ART mode. Has been.

  Further, when the ART flag is not set during the BN mode, the sub-control CPU 41a performs an ART entry lottery for each variable game. This ART rush lottery is performed by assigning random numbers to either “winning” or “non-winning” so that a predetermined winning probability (for example, 1/260) is obtained for each variable game. When the sub-control CPU 41a derives the “winning” result in the ART entry lottery, the sub-control CPU 41a sets the ART flag to “1” to generate the right to shift to the ART mode. On the other hand, when the sub-control CPU 41a derives the “non-winning” result in the ART entry lottery, the value of the ART flag is maintained at “0”, and the ART mode transfer right is not generated.

  Further, when the ART flag is set during the BN mode, the sub control CPU 41a stores in the sub control RAM 41c when a win of a specific winning combination (in this embodiment, a watermelon role and a cherry role) is instructed. The number of games to be added and the number of games to be added (the number of added games) to be added by adding the normal remaining G number are added and a lottery is performed. In the BN mode extra lottery, a random number is assigned to each extra game number of [0], [20], and [50] so that a predetermined winning probability is obtained based on the winning combination instructed to win. Done.

  The sub-control CPU 41a determines to generate an additional normal G number when deriving the result of the additional game number [20] or [50] in the additional game number lottery. For example, when the result of [20] is derived in the game number addition lottery, the normal remaining G number of the additional game number [20 (times)] is added.

  In this embodiment, in the extra lottery for the number of games, it is easy to determine a large number of extra games in the order of watermelon <cherry role, that is, the winning combination with the winning probability of each winning combination in descending order. Random numbers are distributed.

  Then, when the sub-control CPU 41a derives a result other than [0] as an additional game number in the additional game number lottery (in the case of winning the additional game in the additional game number lottery), the sub-control CPU 41a normally stores the additional game number based on the result. Add to G number. Therefore, in the present embodiment, during the BN mode, the normal ART mode is continued (added), that is, extended by the occurrence of the normal remaining G number by the game number adding lottery. Further, the sub-control CPU 41a adds the normal remaining G number for the set under control by the game number addition lottery.

  In addition, the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether or not the normal remaining G number is not added when the game number is added and the game number is derived by adding [0] as a result (when the game number is added and the lottery is not won). However, the number of games is not added to the normal remaining G number. Note that the sub-control CPU 41a does not execute the lottery by adding the number of games in the BN mode when the ART flag is not set during the BN mode, so that the normal remaining G number is not added.

  In addition, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the display content of the effect display device 14 so as to execute the number-of-effects notification effect of notifying the number of added games determined by the number of games added lottery during the BN mode. The frequency notification effect during the BN mode will be described in detail later.

  Then, when the end of the BN game is instructed, the sub-control CPU 41a changes the effect state so as to shift to the normal mode or the preparation mode after the end of the last variable game in the BN mode based on the setting state of the ART flag. Control. In this case, the gaming state is shifted to the low probability RT game.

  In other words, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect state so as to shift to the normal mode if the ART flag is not set when the BN mode ends (BN end). On the other hand, when the BN mode is ended (BN end), the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect state so as to shift to the normal preparation mode if “1” is being set in the ART flag. Further, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect state so as to shift to the special preparation mode when “2” is being set in the ART flag at the end of the BN mode (BN end). In the preparation mode for shifting in this way, the sub-control CPU 41a has acquired the right to shift to the ART mode because the ART flag is being set, and thus enters the high-definition RT game, that is, the ART mode. It will guide the player.

  In the present embodiment configured as described above, during the ART mode, not only the gaming state is a high-definition RT game but also an effect (bell navigation effect) for the player to play a game advantageously in a variable game is performed. State. As a result, in the ART mode, the number of scenes where the player holds (injects) medals is reduced, and the avoidance of bell spillage is assisted, and the acquisition of award medals based on the bell winning is assisted. For this reason, during the ART mode, the player is in an advantageous state (advantageous gaming state).

  Among the ART modes, the special ART mode can be used for a lottery drawing with the number of games, and in addition to the normal ART mode, an expected state of the additional number of games added to the normal remaining G number is in an effect state, while a preliminary ART In the mode, the number of games is not added and lottery is not performed, so that the expected value of the number of added games is lower than that in the normal ART mode. Therefore, from the viewpoint that the expected value of the number of additional games added to the normal remaining G number is high or low, the preliminary ART mode <the normal ART mode <the special ART mode is advantageous in this order. During the ART mode, the lottery for adding the number of stocks is not performed, and the addition of the number of STs does not occur.

  In addition, during the normal mode, it is possible to obtain a chance to lead to a high-definition RT game through the ART rush lottery. However, an effect for the player to play the game advantageously in the variable game (bell navigation effect or SIN This is a state in which no navigation effect is performed. Thereby, in the normal mode, special spilling and bell winning are not assisted. For this reason, during the normal mode, the player cannot be brought into an advantageous state for the player. In addition, during the normal mode, the stock number is not added and the lottery is not performed, and the ST number is not added. The game number is not added and the lottery is not performed, and the normal remaining G number is not added.

  Further, during the preparation mode, while the gaming state is a low-probability RT game, an effect (bell navigation effect or SIN navigation effect) for the player to play the game advantageously is performed. As a result, in the preparation mode, special SIN spilling, that is, the transition to the high-accuracy RT game is assisted, and the acquisition of the prize medal based on the bell winning is assisted. For this reason, the player is in an advantageous state during the preparation mode. Further, during the preparation mode, the player can be guided to a state advantageous to the player.

  Then, during the normal preparation mode shifted from the normal mode, the lottery for adding the number of stocks is performed, and the number of added stocks determined in the extra lottery may be added to the ST number. In addition, during the special preparation mode, the lottery with the number of stocks will not be performed, and there will be no increase in the number of STs. During each preparation mode, the lottery with the number of games will not be added, and an additional normal G number will occur. It is also a state that does not.

  Also, during the end notification mode, the player does not perform an effect (bell navigation effect) for playing the game advantageously, but can receive an ART return lottery for returning (shifting) to the normal preparation mode or the normal ART mode. From a viewpoint, it becomes a state advantageous for the player. In addition, during the end notification mode, the stock number is not added and the lottery is not performed, the ST number is not added, and the game number is not added and the normal remaining G number is not added.

  Further, during the BN mode, the game state is BN game, and an effect (bell navigation effect) for the player to play the game advantageously is performed. Thereby, in the BN mode, a prize medal winning based on a bell winning is assisted. For this reason, during the BN mode, it becomes an advantageous state for the player who can continuously obtain award medals based on the winning of the bell role. Furthermore, during the BN mode, it is also possible to obtain a chance to lead to a high-definition RT game by ART entry lottery. In addition, during the BN mode, it is also a state in which an extra normal G number can occur due to the extra number of games. During the BN mode, the lottery for adding the number of stocks is not performed, and the addition of the number of STs does not occur.

  In the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 41a that performs control according to the ART mode that is in the advantageous gaming state functions as the advantageous game control means, and the sub-control CPU 41a that performs control according to the special ART mode that is in the specific gaming state It functions as a specific game control means. Further, the sub control CPU 41a functions as a special game control means for causing a BN mode to be in a special game state advantageous to the player when the BN combination is won. In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 40a that performs control related to the transition of the high-accuracy RT game or the BN game can also function as the advantageous game control means and the special game control means.

  Next, among the game effects (display effects, sound effects, and light emission effects) performed during the normal ART mode, the special ART mode, and the BN mode, the display effects executed by the effect display device 14 and Processing of the sub control CPU 41a related to the display effect will be described.

The pachi-slot 10 of the present embodiment is configured to be able to execute a display effect for notifying the lottery result of the ART falling lottery in the effect display device 14.
Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 9A and 9B, in the present embodiment, when the result of [Maintain] is derived in the ART falling lottery during the special ART mode, the next variable game Until the special ART mode is continued, the continuation notification effect for informing that the special ART mode is continued is executed. The continuation notification effect is executed in the effect display device 14 in such a manner that a character string (for example, “continuation”) that can recognize that the special ART mode is continued is displayed as an image.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 9C, in this embodiment, when the result of [falling] is derived in the ART falling lottery during the special ART mode, the special ART mode is terminated in the current variation game. A non-continuous notification effect (completion notification effect) is notified. The non-continuous notification effect is executed in the effect display device 14 in such a manner that a character string (for example, “sorry end”) that can recognize that the special ART mode is not continued is displayed as an image.

  Further, in the pachi-slot 10 of the present embodiment, the effect display device 14 is configured to be able to execute a display effect for notifying the player of the number of added games determined along with the execution of the variable game.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 9A, in the present embodiment, in the ART mode and the BN mode, when an extra remaining G number is generated due to an extra lottery in the number of games, the normal remaining G number is added. A single-number notification effect for notifying the number of added games is executed. The single-number-of-times notification effect is executed in the effect display device 14 in such a manner that a character string (for example, “+100” or the like) indicating the number of added games added to the normal remaining G number in the current variation game is displayed as an image. Therefore, in the single number notification effect, since the specific number of additional games is notified, the player can be made to recognize the number of additional games to be added to the normal remaining G number.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the single frequency notification effect includes the normal single frequency notification effect executable during the normal ART mode and the BN mode shifted from the mode other than the special ART mode, the special ART mode, and the There is a special single frequency notification effect that can be executed during the BN mode shifted from the special ART mode. The normal single-number notification effect and the special single-number notification effect are common effects in that the number of added games is notified, but the display mode such as the color and shape of the character string displayed on the effect display device 14 is different. ing. In addition, as shown to Fig.9 (a), in this embodiment, a special single frequency | count notification effect and a continuation notification effect may be performed redundantly during special ART mode.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 9D, in the present embodiment, the total number of additional games added to the normal remaining G number through the special ART mode and the extra number of games through the special ART mode when the special ART mode ends. The total number notification effect for notifying the number is executed. In the effect display device 14, the effect display device 14 displays an image of a character string (for example, “total + 700”) indicating the total number of added games added to the normal remaining G number in the special ART mode this time. Executed. Therefore, in the total number of times notification effect, the player can specifically recognize the total number of additional games added to the normal remaining G number through the special ART mode. In the following description, the term “number notification effect” refers to the single number notification effect and the total number notification effect collectively without distinction.

  In the present embodiment, the notification mode of the number of added games by the single number of times notification effect (special single number of times notification effect) is the first notification mode of notifying the determined number of added games every time the number of additional games is determined. In addition, the notification mode of the number of added games by the total number notification effect is the second notification that notifies the total number of added games determined in the special ART mode (hereinafter referred to as “total number of added games”) when the special ART mode ends. It becomes an aspect.

  Further, in the pachi-slot 10 of the present embodiment, during the ART mode and the BN mode, when an extra number of remaining G numbers is generated due to the extra number of games, the fact that the extra number of games has been determined is definitely notified. As a display effect to be performed, an additional confirmation notification effect is configured to be executable.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 9B, the additional confirmation notification effect is a character indicating that the number of games added to the normal remaining G number is added (added) in the present variation game in the effect display device 14. This is executed in such a manner that images of columns (for example, “addition confirmation!”) Are displayed as images. Therefore, in the additional confirmation notification effect, although the specific number of additional games is not notified, the player can recognize that the additional number of games has been added to the normal remaining G number. In addition, as shown in FIG.9 (b), in this embodiment, an addition confirmation alerting | reporting effect and a continuation alerting | reporting effect are performed in duplicate during special ART mode.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, when the result of [main status maintenance] is derived in the ART falling lottery, the number of additional games is always determined. For this reason, the addition confirmation notification effect of this embodiment can also be grasped as a continuous notification effect for notifying that the special ART mode is continued until the next variable game, similarly to the continuous notification effect. As described above, in the present embodiment, among the display effects related to the notification of the number of added games, the special single number notification effect, the total number notification effect, and the additional confirmation notification effect are in the special ART mode and the special ART mode. It is considered as a dedicated effect that can only be executed in the BN mode that has shifted from.

  Also, in the pachislot 10 of the present embodiment, when the result of [promotion] is derived in the ART promotion lottery triggered by the start of the variable game during the normal ART mode, the special ART mode is entered when the variable game ends. As a display effect for informing that a transition is to be made, a rush effect can be executed.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 10A, the rush effect displays an image of a character string (for example, “special ART mode rush” or the like) indicating that the special ART mode is started on the effect display device 14. Performed according to an embodiment.

  Then, in the pachislot 10 of the present embodiment, during the special ART mode and during the BN mode shifted from the special ART mode, the number of extra games is notified by any display effect of the special single number notification effect and the total number notification effect. It is configured to be able to execute a selection effect that causes the player to select either.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 10B to FIG. 10E, the selection effect is a character string (for example, “notice every time”) indicating a special single frequency notification effect as an option in the effect display device 14. In addition, a character string indicating the total number of times notification effect as an option (for example, “collectively notify”) is displayed as an image, and one of the options is selected by receiving a selection operation by the player. In addition, the selection effect is executed in the effect display device 14 in such a manner that a character string (for example, “determined by the start lever”) notifying that the number-of-times notification effect can be determined by operating the start lever 22 is displayed as an image. The

Next, the processing of the sub-control CPU 41a that causes the effect display device 14 to execute a display effect during the normal ART mode and the special ART mode will be described.
When the sub-control CPU 41a generates an extra normal G number by lottery in the normal ART mode, the normal single number notification effect is executed during the variable game. The display content of the effect display device 14 is controlled. The sub-control CPU 41a notifies the player of the normal remaining G number after adding the number of added games to the player every time the normal independent mode notification effect is executed during the normal ART mode.

  When the sub-control CPU 41a derives the result of [promotion] in the ART promotion lottery triggered by the start of the variable game during the normal ART mode, the sub-control CPU 41a inputs the first button operation command after the variable game ends. Then, the display content of the effect display device 14 is controlled so as to execute the rush effect upon the input of the command.

  Further, the sub control CPU 41a controls the display content of the effect display device 14 so as to execute the selection effect following the rush effect. The sub-control CPU 41a controls the display content of the effect display device 14 so that the background image for the special ART mode is displayed with the start of the selection effect (end of the rush effect).

  In the selection effect, the sub-control CPU 41a displays the effect display device 14 so that one of the number notification effects to be presented as options is lit and displayed more conspicuously than the other (lights out to be inconspicuous). Control the content. In addition, the sub-control CPU 41a performs an effect display device so as to switch the frequency selection effect to be lit and displayed every predetermined time (for example, 1.5 seconds) among the frequency effect selections presented as options in the selection effect. 14 display contents are controlled.

  In addition, when the sub-control CPU 41a is instructed to start the variable game during the selection effect, that is, when the selection operation by the player is instructed, the sub-control CPU 41a executes the notification effect of the number of times that is turned on at the time of input in the subsequent special ART mode It is determined as the number of times notification effect. In addition, since the start operation of the start lever 22 is an operation essential for starting the variable game, any number of notification effects is always selected when the variable game is started.

  When the sub-control CPU 41a determines the number-notification effect during the selection effect, the sub-control CPU 41a stores information in the sub-control RAM 41c as information that can specify that the added number of games will be notified by the determined number-notification effect. A predetermined value is set to the number of times notification flag. Specifically, the sub-control CPU 41a sets [1] in the number notification flag when the special number notification effect is determined, while [2] in the number notification flag when the total number notification effect is determined. Set. In the present embodiment, when [0] is set in the notification count flag, it can be specified that the number of added games is notified by the normal single count notification effect. That is, the sub-control CPU 41a sets a value corresponding to the number-of-times notification effect (notification mode) selected by the selection operation in the number-of-times notification flag, triggered by accepting the player's selection operation during the selection effect. Thus, the notification mode of the frequency notification effect in the special ART mode is set. Therefore, in this embodiment, the sub-control CPU 41a functions as a notification mode setting unit.

  In addition, when the sub-control CPU 41a derives the “maintenance status” result in the ART falling lottery performed every time the variable game is executed (started) during the special ART mode, the sub-control CPU 41a is accompanied by the end of the variable game for deriving the result. That is, when the last stop button among the stop buttons 23L, 23C, and 23R is operated, the display content of the effect display device 14 is controlled to execute the continuous notification effect.

  Further, the sub-control CPU 41a refers to the value of the number notification flag when the additional number of games is determined by adding the number of games and determining the number of games to be added in connection with deriving the result of [maintaining] in the ART falling lottery. Specify the number of times of notification effect. When the special single frequency notification effect is determined, the sub control CPU 41a controls the display content of the effect display device 14 so as to execute the special single frequency notification effect at the end of the variable game. That is, the sub-control CPU 41a causes the continuation notification effect and the special single frequency notification effect to be executed in an overlapping manner. The sub-control CPU 41a notifies the player of the normal remaining G number after adding the number of added games to the player every time the special independent number notification effect is executed during the special ART mode.

  On the other hand, when the total number of times notification effect is determined, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the display content of the effect display device 14 so as to execute the addition confirmation notification effect at the end of the variable game. In other words, the sub-control CPU 41a causes the continuation notification effect and the additional confirmation notification effect to be executed in an overlapping manner. In addition, when the total number of times notification effect is determined, the sub control CPU 41a maintains the notification of the normal remaining G number at the time of shifting to the special ART mode during the special ART mode, and executes the total number of times notification effect. Every time the added remaining number of games is added, the normal remaining G number after addition is not notified to the player.

  In addition, when the total number of times notification effect is determined during the special ART mode, the sub control CPU 41a sets the total number of added games, which is the total number of added games determined through the current special ART mode, to the sub control RAM 41c. Remember me. When the total number of times notification effect is determined, the sub-control CPU 41a adds the determined number of added games to the added number of games and stores it every time the number of added games is determined.

  Further, when the sub-control CPU 41a derives the result of [falling (shifting)] in the ART falling lottery performed every time the varying game is executed (started) during the special ART mode, the sub-control CPU 41a At the end, the display content of the effect display device 14 is controlled to execute the non-continuous notification effect. Further, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the display content of the effect display device 14 so as to display the background image for the normal ART mode after the discontinuation notification effect ends.

  Then, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the display content of the effect display device 14 so as to execute the total number of times notification effect following the non-continuation notification effect, and the total number of added games stored in the sub-control RAM 41c. Inform the player. Further, the sub-control CPU 41a notifies the player of the normal remaining G number after the addition of the added game total number by the effect display device 14.

  When the sub-control CPU 41a falls (shifts) from the special ART mode to the normal ART mode with the end of the variable game, the sub-control CPU 41a sets (clears) the number notification flag to the special ART mode. When shifting from the BN mode to the special preparation mode, the value of the number notification flag is maintained. Further, when the sub-control CPU 41a falls (shifts) from the special ART mode to the normal ART mode with the end of the variable game, the sub-control CPU 41a sets [0] to the total number of added games stored in the sub-control RAM 41c. ,clear.

  Next, the processing of the sub-control CPU 41a that causes the effect display device 14 to execute the display effect during the BN mode will be described. In the present embodiment, when the BN mode is the BN mode shifted from the special ART mode during the BN mode, [1] or [2] is set in the frequency notification flag, but other than the special ART mode. [0] is set in the number of times notification flag in the case of the BN mode shifted from the above mode.

  The sub-control CPU 41a refers to the value of the number-of-times notification flag when the number of added games is determined by the number-of-games addition lottery triggered by the start of the variable game during the BN mode. When the number notification flag is set to [0], the sub control CPU 41a controls the display content of the effect display device 14 so as to execute the normal single number notification effect together with the end of the variable game. In this case, the sub control CPU 41a notifies the player of the normal remaining G number after adding the number of added games to the player every time the normal single number notification effect is executed during the BN mode.

  When the number notification flag is set to [1], the sub control CPU 41a controls the display content of the effect display device 14 so as to execute the special single number notification effect together with the end of the variable game. In this case, the sub-control CPU 41a executes the special single frequency notification effect without accompanying the continuous notification effect. In this case, the sub-control CPU 41a informs the player of the normal remaining G number after adding the number of added games to the player every time the special single-number-notification effect is executed during the BN mode.

  Further, when the number notification flag is set to [2], the sub-control CPU 41a controls the display content of the effect display device 14 so as to execute the additional confirmation notification effect at the end of the variable game. In this case, the sub-control CPU 41a executes the additional confirmation notification effect without accompanying the continuous notification effect. Further, when the number notification flag is set to [2] during the BN mode, the sub control CPU 41a adds the determined number of added games to the total number of added games stored in the sub control RAM 41c, and stores it. Let When the number notification flag is set to [2], the sub-control CPU 41a maintains the notification of the normal remaining G number at the time of shifting to the special ART mode during the BN mode, and executes the total number notification effect. Each time, the player is not notified of the normal remaining G number after adding the number of added games.

  As described above, the effect display device 14 of the present embodiment functions as an effect execution unit capable of executing the number-of-times notification effect. The sub-control CPU 41a functions as an effect control means that can control the sub-control CPU 41a so as to execute the number-of-times notification effect according to the set notification mode.

Next, an example of a specific execution mode of the frequency notification effect realized by the pachi-slot 10 of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 11 (a) and 11 (b).
As shown in FIGS. 11 (a) and 11 (b), in the effect display device 14, when the normal remaining G number is added in the variable game G1 in the normal ART mode, the normal single frequency notification effect is executed. The number of added games (here, [20 (times)]) is notified. Thereby, the player can recognize that the addition of the added game number notified by the execution of the normal single number notification effect has occurred.

  Further, in the effect display device 14, when the ART promotion lottery is won with the start of the variable game G2 in the normal ART mode, the entry effect is executed at the timing when the bet number is set after the end of the variable game G2. The transition to the special ART mode is notified. Thereby, the player can recognize that it has shifted to the special ART mode.

  Subsequently, the effect display device 14 displays the selected effect. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 10B and FIG. 10C, in the effect display device 14, in the selection effect, “every time notification” (special single frequency notification effect) and “collective notification” (total) The number notification effect) is presented to the player as an option, and “Determine with start lever” is displayed as an image.

  Further, in the effect display device 14, during the selected effect, a display effect that switches the number-of-information notification effect to be lit and displayed after elapse of a predetermined time (for example, 1.5 seconds) is displayed as an image. In other words, in the selection effect, a selectable screen that turns on “every time notification” (special single number notification effect) lighting display on the effect display device 14 → a selectable screen that turns on “collective notification” (total number notification effect) lighting display. A display effect that is switched at every elapse of a predetermined time is displayed as an image. Then, as shown in FIGS. 10D and 10E, in the selection effect, the lighting display is changed to the blinking display in the effect display device 14 when the start lever 22 is operated (start of the variable game). The Thereby, the player can recognize the selected number notification effect (notification mode).

  Next, as shown in FIGS. 11 (a) and 11 (b), in the effect display device 14, when the continuation of the special ART mode is determined in the change games G3 and G4, the end of each change game G3 and G4 is ended. The continuous notification effect is executed at the same time (or substantially simultaneously). Thereby, the player can recognize that the special ART mode continues until the next variable game.

  In addition, when the result of [falling] is derived in the ART falling lottery triggered by the start of the variable game G5, the effect display device 14 performs a discontinuous notification effect simultaneously (or substantially simultaneously) with the end of the variable game G5. Is executed. Thereby, the player can recognize that the special ART mode falls to the normal ART mode, and that the normal remaining G number does not increase in the current variation game G5.

  And as shown to Fig.11 (a), in the effect display apparatus 14, when the special single frequency | count notification effect is selected by a selection effect, when the number of additional games is determined with the continuation determination of special ART mode, A special single frequency notification effect is executed simultaneously (or substantially simultaneously) with the end of each of the variable games G3 and G4. Thereby, the player can recognize that the extra number of games (here, [100 (times)] and [200 (times)]) notified by the execution of the special single frequency notification effect has occurred.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 11B, in the effect display device 14, when the total number of times notification effect is selected as the selected effect, each additional game number is determined when the special ART mode is continuously determined. At the same time (or substantially the same time) as the end of the change games G3 and G4, the added confirmation notification effect is executed. As a result, the player can recognize that the normal remaining G number has been added in each of the changeable games G3 and G4, but cannot recognize the specific added game number.

  Then, in the effect display device 14, following the non-continuous notification effect executed with the end of the variable game G5, the total number notification effect is executed, and the total number of added games stored in the sub control RAM 41c is notified. . Therefore, when the total number of times notification effect is selected as the selection effect, the player can recognize the total number of added games added to the normal remaining G number through the special ART mode when the special ART mode ends.

Further, in the effect display device 14, during the BN mode shifted from the special ART mode, the frequency notification effect is executed in the notification mode selected when shifting to the special ART mode.
Specifically, in the effect display device 14, when the special single frequency notification effect is selected, during the BN mode, when the number of added games is determined by the number of games added lottery, at the same time (or substantially simultaneously) with the end of the variable game. ), A special single-number notification effect is executed, and the determined number of added games is notified.

  Further, in the effect display device 14, when the total number of times notification effect is selected, when the number of additional games is determined by lottery in the BN mode, the additional number is added at the same time (or substantially simultaneously) with the end of the variable game. A definite notification effect is executed, and it is notified that the extra remaining G number has occurred. In this case, the number of added games determined during the BN mode shifted from the special ART mode is added to the total number of added games, and the total number of times notification effect executed upon completion of the special ART mode after the re-transfer In addition, it will be notified.

Therefore, according to the present embodiment, the following effects can be obtained.
(1) In the present embodiment, during the special ART mode, the number notification effect (the special single number notification effect or the total number notification effect) according to the notification mode set according to the selection operation of the player is performed. For this reason, a player's liking can be reflected in the alerting | reporting aspect of frequency | count notification effect, and the interest of the player in special ART mode can be improved.

  (2) According to the special single number notification effect, every time the number of additional games is determined, the number of additional games to be added to the normal remaining G number is notified, whereas according to the total number notification effect, the special ART mode With the end as a trigger, the total number of additional games to be added (total number of additional games) is notified all at once. Therefore, a special single frequency notification effect is provided to a player who wishes to be continuously notified of the number of additional games to be added, and a player who wishes to be notified of the number of additional games to be added at once. Can select the total number of times notification effect, and can execute the number of times notification effect in a manner according to the player's preference. For this reason, a player's liking can be reflected in the alerting | reporting aspect of frequency notification effect.

  (3) In this embodiment, on the premise that the result of [Present status] is derived in the ART falling lottery, each time a variable game is executed in the special ART mode, there are multiple types of extra times (in this embodiment, [100] and [200]), the number of extra games to be added to the normal remaining G number is determined by lottery. And when the total number of times notification effect is selected based on the player's selection operation, if the result of [Maintain] is derived in the ART falling lottery, the continuous notification effect (and the addition confirmation notification effect) is obtained. Executed. From the situation in which this continuous notification effect (and the additional confirmation notification effect) is executed, the player cannot recognize the number of additional games to be added in addition to the special ART mode being continued, but the additional game It can be recognized that numbers are added. Therefore, it is possible to suitably improve the interest of the player who expects that a large number of additional games will be added to the normal remaining G number. On the other hand, when the special single frequency notification effect is selected based on the player's selection operation, the special single frequency notification is provided in addition to the continuous notification effect when the result of [main status maintenance] is derived in the ART falling lottery. Production is performed. Therefore, by notifying the player of the number of additional games to be added each time, it is possible to suitably improve the interest of the player who expects the number of additional games to be added to the normal remaining G number. it can.

  (4) Even when the BN mode (BN game) is generated in the middle of the special ART mode, the number-of-times notification effect according to the notification mode selected by the player can be executed during the BN mode. Therefore, in addition to the acquisition of the BN game, the number of additional games that are normally added to the remaining G number is notified according to the player's preferred mode, so that the interest of the player can be further improved. it can.

  (5) In the case of deriving the result of [Present status] in the ART falling lottery, the addition notification effect is executed together with the continuous notification effect. For this reason, by executing both notification effects, the player can recognize that the special ART mode does not end and the added game number is added to the normal remaining G number, and the player's interest can be further improved. .

  (6) The ART falling lottery is executed each time a variable game is performed during the special ART mode. Therefore, every time a variable game is executed during the special ART mode, the tension whether or not the termination condition of the special ART mode is satisfied, and the addition to the normal remaining G number when the termination condition is not satisfied. It is possible to give a player a sense of expectation for determining the number of games. Therefore, the interest of the player can be improved.

In addition, the said embodiment can be actualized in another embodiment (another example) as follows.
-During the normal ART mode, the ART promotion lottery and the game number addition lottery may be performed by one lottery. In this case, a lottery may be performed by assigning random numbers to combinations of [Promotion (Transition)] and [Maintain Current] in the ART mode and the number of added games [0], [20], and [50].

  -You may change the starting conditions for promotion (transition) to the special ART mode. For example, during the normal ART mode, the special ART mode may be shifted to when the number of wins for a specific winning combination reaches a predetermined number, and each time a specific winning combination is won during the normal ART mode. The ART promotion lottery may be performed according to the total value of points determined by the lottery.

  -During the special ART mode, the ART falling lottery and the game number addition lottery may be performed by one lottery. In this case, for example, a lottery may be performed by assigning random numbers to combinations of [falling (transition)] and [maintenance] in the ART mode and the number of added games [100] and [200]. In addition, in the extra lottery in the special ART mode, an additional game number [0] is set, and when the additional game number [0] is determined, [falling] of the ART mode is determined. May be.

  -During the special ART mode, the ART falling lottery does not have to be executed every time a variable game is performed. For example, it may be performed only when a specific winning combination (for example, a replay combination) is instructed, or may be performed every predetermined number of variable games.

  -You may change the end conditions for falling (shifting) to the normal ART mode. For example, the transition to the normal ART mode may be performed when a predetermined number of times (for example, three times) of the variable game has been performed since the transition to the special ART mode.

  -The sub-control CPU 41a does not have to perform the lottery for each variable game by adding the number of games during the special ART mode. For example, a lottery may be performed by adding the number of games twice or every five times, or only when a winning of a specific winning combination is instructed. Further, even when the result of [falling] is derived in the ART falling lottery, the number of games may be added and a lottery may be determined to determine the number of additional games and generate the normal remaining G number. In this case, the number-of-times notification effect and the additional confirmation notification effect may be executed on condition that the number of additional games is determined.

  -The number of extra games that can be determined by lottery drawing in each mode (effect state) may be changed. However, the expected value of the number of added games in the special ART mode is set higher than in other modes (effect state).

  -During the BN mode shifted from the special ART mode, the normal single frequency notification effect may always be executed regardless of the value of the frequency notification flag. That is, during BN mode, it is good also as a structure which does not perform a frequency | count notification effect by the alerting | reporting aspect selected by the selection effect.

-After the end of the special ART mode, the total number of times notification effect may be executed even when the single number of times notification effect is selected.
-You may set a different alerting | reporting aspect as an alerting | reporting aspect of the number of additional games in special ART mode. For example, in addition to the special single number notification effect or the total number notification effect, or alternatively, during the execution of the notification mode in which the added game total number is notified every predetermined number of times (for example, two times) of the variable game, or during the addition confirmation notification effect You may provide the alerting | reporting aspect which alert | reports the number of games to be added on the occasion that the start lever 22 and stop button 23L, 23C, 23R were operated.

  -When the total number notification effect is determined, it is not necessary to execute the extra confirmation notification effect. Even in such a configuration, if the normal remaining G number is always added when the result of [main status maintenance] is derived in the ART falling lottery, the normal remaining G is obtained by executing the continuous notification effect. The player can be made aware that an extra number has occurred.

  -During the special ART mode, the continuous notification effect need not be executed. Even in such a configuration, if an extra normal G number is added on condition that the result of [main status maintenance] is derived in the ART falling lottery, a special single frequency notification effect or an additional confirmation is made. By executing the notification effect, the player can recognize that the special ART mode is continued.

  -The manner of determining the number of stocks may be changed. For example, the sub-control CPU 41a may also determine the number of stocks in the ART mode when deriving the [winning] result in the ART entry lottery during the normal mode or the BN mode. In this case, the sub-control CPU 41a may be configured not to execute the lottery by adding the number of stocks during the normal preparation mode. Further, the sub-control CPU 41a may execute the lottery with the stock number added also during the ART mode or the BN mode (BN game).

-The preliminary ART mode may be omitted. In this case, the ART continuous lottery may be executed when the normal remaining G number is “0 (zero)”.
・ Additional number of stocks may be changed by lottery. For example, the sub-control CPU 41a may be configured to be able to determine the additional stock number [6] or more.

-As the BN combination, a BN combination (so-called premium bonus) may be provided that generates a right to shift to the ART mode regardless of whether or not a winning is made during the setting of the ART flag.
-As operation means operated by selection production, you may change to operation means, such as a MAXBET button 20, stop button 23L, 23C, and 23R, and a button provided for exclusive use, for example.

  The selection effect, the continuous notification effect, the non-continuous notification effect, the number-of-times notification effect, and the extra confirmation notification effect, in addition to or instead of the display effect by the effect display device 14, the sound effect by the speaker SP and the light emission effect by the lamp R May be executed as

  -You may change the execution timing of a selection production | presentation, a continuous alerting | reporting effect, a non-continuous alerting | reporting effect, each number alerting | reporting effect, and an addition confirmation alerting effect. For example, the continuation notification effect, the non-continuation notification effect, the number-of-times notification effect, and the extra confirmation notification effect may be executed during the variable game.

  -You may change the specifications of the transition of the production state until the entry of the ART mode. For example, the transition to the ART mode can be made by transitioning to the preparation mode on the condition that the prescribed number of fluctuating games in the normal mode have passed. It is also possible to create a specification that allows an allowed state and then shifts to the ART mode in response to a special SIN spill thereafter.

  -The period during which the ART mode is controlled can be set according to the number of bell navigation effects. In this case, the number of various navigation effects may be added to extend the game period.

  -During the ART mode related to the high-definition RT game, it may be advantageous for the player. For example, the winning probability of the combined replay role can be set almost the same as other game states. In this case, in the advantageous gaming state, it is possible for the player to be advantageous if the specification allows the bell navigation effect to be performed.

-The configuration of the game state may be arbitrarily changed, and the types of general games having different RT performances can be increased.
-It is also possible to set a combination of symbols that determines the award of award medals as a trigger for the transition between the low probability RT game and the high probability RT game.

  -The effect state is notified to the player by the light emission effect of the lamp R, the dedicated lamp for each effect state is provided and these are turned on to notify the player of the effect state, or the effect state by the sound effect of the speaker SP May be notified to the player. In this case, various effects such as various navigations may be performed by the lamp R or the speaker SP.

  -The end of the BN game can be defined only by the number of winnings, or can be defined only by the number of executions. In addition, the types of BN roles can be increased, or the BN role may be a challenge time (so-called “CT”).

The present embodiment may be embodied in a pachinko slot machine (pachislot machine) that uses a game ball (pachinko ball) as a game medium.
Next, a technical idea that can be grasped from the above embodiment and another example will be added below.

  (A) A special game control means for causing a special game state advantageous to a player separately from the advantageous game state and the specific game state, triggered by the presence of a predetermined special prize, and the number of additions The determining means can determine the number of games during the special game state that occurs between the start condition of the specific game state and the end condition of the specific game state being satisfied, 4. The production control unit according to claim 1, wherein the production control unit is configured to be capable of performing control to execute the number-of-times notification production according to the notification mode set by the notification mode setting unit during the special gaming state. Game machines.

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 ... Pachinko slot machine (game machine), 13 ... Drum unit (design display means), 14 ... Production display device (production execution means), 40 ... Main control board, 40a ... Main control CPU (advantageous game control means, special (Game control means), 41... Sub-control board, 41a... Sub-control CPU (advantageous game control means, addition count determination means, specific game control means, notification mode setting means, effect control means, continuous lottery means).

Claims (3)

Based on the start operation performed by the player, one game performed by changing the symbols in a plurality of columns is started by the symbol display means, and the change in symbols in each column is started based on the start of one game. After that, in the gaming machine in which the corresponding row of symbols is stopped based on the stop operation by the player,
An advantageous game control means capable of causing an advantageous gaming state advantageous to a player to be triggered when a predetermined start condition is established, and controlling the advantageous gaming state by dividing it into a unit number of games,
Addition number determination means for determining the number of games to be added to the unit number;
In response to the establishment of a predetermined start condition in the advantageous gaming state, a specific gaming state having a higher expected value of the number of games determined by the addition number determining means than the advantageous gaming state is caused, and the specific gaming Specific game control means for ending when a predetermined end condition is established,
Effect execution means capable of executing a number-of-times notification effect in which the number of games determined by the addition number determination means in the specific game state is notified in a predetermined notification mode;
Notification mode setting means for setting a notification mode selected by the selection operation as a notification mode of the number of times notification effect upon receiving a selection operation of a player who selects a notification mode from among a plurality of types of notification modes. When,
A gaming machine comprising: an effect control means capable of controlling the effect executing means so as to execute the number-of-times notification effect according to the notification mode set by the notification mode setting means.   The notification mode includes a first notification mode for notifying the determined number of games each time the addition number determination unit determines the number of games, and a game number determined by the addition number determination unit in the specific gaming state. The game machine according to claim 1, further comprising: a second notification mode that notifies the sum of the two in accordance with the end of the specific gaming state. Each time a game is executed in the specific game state, the game system further comprises continuous lottery means for executing a continuous lottery for determining whether or not to continue the specific game state, and the end condition is established by not winning the continuous lottery. ,
The number-of-additions determining means is configured to determine the number of games by lottery from a plurality of types of games each time a game is executed in the specific gaming state, on condition that the continuous lottery is won. ,
The production control means includes
In the case where the first notification mode is set, and when winning the continuous lottery, the continuous notification for notifying that the continuous lottery is won as the game for winning the continuous lottery is executed. While the effect execution means is controlled to execute the effect and the number notification effect of notifying the number of games determined by the addition number determination means, when the continuous lottery is not won, the game that does not win the continuous lottery Controlling the effect execution means to execute a non-continuous notification effect for notifying that the continuous lottery is not won in accordance with the execution,
In the case where the second notification mode is set and the winning lottery is won, the effect executing means is controlled to execute the continuous notification effect in accordance with the execution of the game winning the continuous lottery. On the other hand, when the continuous lottery is not won, the effect executing means is controlled to execute the non-continuous notification effect in accordance with the execution of the game not winning the continuous lottery, and determined during the specific gaming state. The gaming machine according to claim 2, wherein the effect execution means is controlled to execute a number notification effect for notifying the total number of played games.