JP2014180442A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To perform adjustment for increasing probability that a prescribed number of times is determined within a specific range of a predetermined range.SOLUTION: In partial determination ranges of a plurality of determination ranges (a first determination range and a second determination range), the number of times determined as candidates of the number of times determined as a prescribed number of times is determined redundantly. Therefore, the number of times, where the candidates are overlapped in the plurality of determination ranges, has a greater opportunity to be selected as the determination range to be subjected to determination of a prescribed number of times, thus increasing probability determined as a prescribed number of times.

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine in which one game is started based on a start operation performed by a player and one game is ended based on a stop operation performed by the player. .

  Conventionally, a rotating game machine (hereinafter referred to as “pachi-slot”), which is a type of gaming machine, has used a game medium (hereinafter referred to as “medal”), and a game can be started by inserting a medal into the pachi-slot. Become. In the pachi-slot described in Patent Document 1, when a predetermined number of games (so-called “ceiling frequency”) is executed, an advantageous state advantageous to the player can be generated.

JP 2006-75445 A (paragraph [0169])

  In recent years, a pachislot machine has also been proposed that determines the number of times that is a prescribed number of times within a predetermined range. For example, when the predetermined range is 201 to 400 times, there is a demand for adjustment to increase the probability that the specified number of times is determined within a specific range of 301 to 350 times.

  The present invention has been made paying attention to such problems existing in the prior art, and its purpose is to increase the probability that the specified number of times is determined within a specific range within a predetermined range. An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can be used.

  A gaming machine that solves the above-described problem is a game in which one game is started based on a start operation performed by the player and one game is ended based on a stop operation performed by the player. In the machine, on the condition that the number of games has reached the specified number of times, an occurrence permission means that allows an advantageous state that is advantageous to the player to occur, and a determination that defines candidates for the number of times to be determined as the specified number of times A predetermined number of times determining means for determining the predetermined number of times from within a range, and having a plurality of determination ranges with different ranges of the number of candidate times, of which the number of candidate times overlaps for some of the determination ranges It is characterized by being determined.

  For the gaming machine, the specified number of times determining means is configured to determine the specified number of times based on a specified number of times determination state in which a determination range for determining the specified number of times is determined. Preferably, a plurality of specified number of times determination states in which the determination range is determined so that the upper limit number of times that can be determined as the specified number of times are different are included.

  For the gaming machine, the specified number of times determining means is configured to determine the specified number of times based on a specified number of times determination state in which a determination range for determining the specified number of times is determined. The specified number of times that the number of candidates is not duplicated between the decision ranges defined as the decision range and the number of times that the number of candidates can be duplicated between the decision ranges defined as the decision range Preferably, the determination state is included.

  According to the present invention, adjustment can be made to increase the probability that the specified number of times is determined within a specific range within a predetermined range.

The front view which shows the machine surface side of a pachislot. The schematic diagram which shows a prize aspect. The block diagram which shows the electrical structure of a pachislot. The schematic diagram which shows the aspect of transfer of a control state. The schematic diagram which shows the mode of a transition of a production state. The schematic diagram which shows the next decision state which can be selected with respect to the present decision state. (A) is a schematic diagram which shows each 1st determination range, (b) is a schematic diagram which shows each 2nd determination range. The schematic diagram which shows a determination range table. The schematic diagram shown about the 1st determination range and the 2nd determination range when it is permitted to transfer to ART mode on condition that the frequency | count of the executed variable game has reached the regulation frequency. The schematic diagram which shows the determination range table in another example. The schematic diagram which shows the high and low change of the expectation degree to reach the regulation frequency in another example.

In the following, an embodiment of a swing type gaming machine (hereinafter referred to as “pachislot”) will be described with reference to FIGS.
FIG. 1 schematically shows the front side of a pachislot machine 10 according to the present embodiment. The pachislot machine 10 can be opened and closed with respect to a rectangular parallelepiped body 11 having an open front surface and a left side edge side of the body 11. And a front door 12 that is pivotally supported. 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. The front door 12 is provided with a decorative lamp La that emits various effect light so as to surround the front door 12. In addition, speakers Sp for performing sound effects are disposed 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 serving as a third symbol row is disposed adjacent to the provided one. 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,... Further, in the variable game, the middle reel 13C changes so 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) ), A symbol that imitates “cherry” (cherry symbol), and a symbol that imitates the number “7” (seven symbol). In addition to these symbols, various symbols (for example, a symbol imitating a star) are arranged on each reel. Hereinafter, each symbol may be referred to as “bell”, “replay”, “watermelon”, “cherry”, and “seven” 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 on the see-through window 16 as each reel rotates. Displayed (changed) 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. 3) for detecting the rotational position of each reel so as to correspond to each reel.

  As shown in FIG. 1, a plurality (in this embodiment, five) that define combinations of symbols to be stopped (derived display results) in a symbol display area that can be seen through the perspective window 16 of the pachislot 10. The symbol stop line is formed. In the pachi-slot 10 of the present embodiment, as a symbol stop line, a combination of a winning line L1 (shown by a solid line) that can be determined to be a winning symbol combination and a symbol that is stopped and displayed cannot be determined to be a winning symbol. Winning lines L2 to L5 (shown by broken lines) are formed.

  The winning line L1 is a symbol stop line that is determined to be valid as an award corresponding to the symbol combination when the symbol combination that is stopped and displayed on the symbol stop line is in a mode of giving a prize. . In the following description, when simply referred to as “winning line”, it means the winning line L1.

  In addition, the non-winning lines L2 to L5 do not give a prize according to the combination of symbols even if the combination of symbols stopped and displayed on these symbol stop lines is the same as the mode that gives a prize. It becomes a symbol stop line determined as invalid. In the following description, the term “non-winning line” simply means non-winning lines L2 to L5.

  The see-through window 16 of this embodiment is arranged in 3 rows and 3 columns so as to correspond to the upper, middle and lower stages in the vertical direction and to correspond to the left reel 13L, the middle reel 13C and the right reel 13R in the horizontal direction. The symbols are stopped and displayed at the two symbol stop positions. Then, one symbol stop line is formed by connecting the symbol stop positions of each row one by one. In the present embodiment, the winning line L1 is formed by connecting a symbol stop position located in the middle stage of each row. Incidentally, the non-winning line L2 is formed by connecting a symbol stop position located in the upper stage of each row. Further, the non-winning line L3 is formed by connecting the symbol stop positions located at the lower stage of each row. The non-winning line L4 is formed by connecting a symbol stop position located at the upper stage of the left reel 13L, a symbol stop position located at the middle stage of the middle reel 13C, and a symbol stop position located at the lower stage of the right reel 13R. . The non-winning line L5 is formed by connecting a symbol stop position located at the lower stage of the left reel 13L, a symbol stop position located at the middle stage of the middle reel 13C, and a symbol stop position located at the upper stage of the right reel 13R. .

  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 displayable indicator lamp is lit when the bet number of the variable game can be set, or when a medal as a game medium can be inserted into the gaming machine body, and the variable game starts or the maximum bet When the number (MAXBET) is set and the stored data (credit) reaches the upper limit number of credits, the light is turned off. 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 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. 3) 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. Further, the MAXBET button 20 is used when a bet (betting) is made with the maximum bet number of bets allowed in one variable game (in this embodiment, three bets (three cards)) as the number of bets in the variable game. This button is pressed (operated).

  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 position of the checkout switch 21 as a game start operation means that is operated when a variable game is started. 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.

  At the right position of the start lever 22, stop buttons 23L, 23C and 23R are provided as derivation operation accepting means operated by the player. Each stop button 23L, 23C, 23R is a button for stopping a rotating reel, and corresponds 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 insertion slot 18, they are stored as credits when the credit function is used. 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 player operates the BET buttons 19 and 20 to set the number of bets corresponding to each of the BET buttons 19 and 20 so that one pay line is activated. 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, one pay line is 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 the like is given to the player.

  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. Note that the variable game with award medal payout is completed after the award medal payout is completed.

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. 2, a combination of symbols (stop result) that can be stopped and displayed on a winning line based on a winning combination determined internally, and a prize corresponding to the combination of symbols are determined.

  Specifically, when none of the symbol combinations that can be stopped and displayed based on the winning combination shown in FIG. 2 is 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.

  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, the award 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.

  Further, when [Bell Bell Bell] is stopped and displayed on the winning line, it is determined that 12 prize medals are paid out. In the following description, a prize form (combination of symbols) that forms a winning line by [Bell Bell Bell] is referred to as a “bell stop eye”. This bell stop eye can be won (can be stopped and displayed) by determining “Bell role” as a winning combination. In the present embodiment, these “cherry role”, “watermelon role”, and “bell role” are the winning roles (payout roles) that determine the awarding of award medals based on winning.

  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 “normal stop eye”. The normal stop eye can be awarded (stop display is possible) by determining “normal replay role” as a winning combination.

  Further, when [Seven Seven] is stopped and displayed on the winning line, it is defined that the above-mentioned replay is given. Hereinafter, the award mode (combination of symbols) formed on the winning line by [Seven Seven Seven] is referred to as “rush stop eye”. The entry stop eye can be awarded (stop display is possible) by determining “entry replay combination” as a winning combination.

  In the present embodiment, these various replay combinations (normal replay combination and rush replay combination) are replay combinations that determine the above-described replay grant based on winning. Further, in the above-mentioned 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). For this reason, the player does not obtain award medal based on the winning of the replay role.

  Further, in the present embodiment, "cherry role", "watermelon role", "bell role", and "replay role" that allow the occurrence of winning of each award such as payout of award medals or replays by winning of each award mode, etc. The winning role becomes a small role.

  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.

  For this reason, in the general game by the RT function, there is a case where the RT function is not operated and the winning probability of the combined replay role is controlled to a non-RT game set to the low probability lottery state (low probability). . In addition, the RT function controls the RT game in which 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. In the following description, a general game controlled by a non-RT game is called “non-RT game”, and a general game controlled by an RT game is called “RT game”.

Next, the electrical configuration of the pachi-slot 10 shown in FIG. 3 will be described.
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 back side of the machine to execute effect control according to the control state and effect 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. Reel sensors SE1 to SE3 and medal sensor SE4 are connected to the main control CPU 40a. In addition, each reel (left reel 13L, middle reel 13C, and right reel 13R) constituting the drum unit 13 is 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. . 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 medal detection signal indicating that a medal has been detected is input to the main control CPU 40a every 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 based on the winning information group) according to the winning combination determination table. The winning information group determined by the main control CPU 40a is associated with one or more winning combinations that can be won in the variable game. In the winning information group, when a single winning combination is associated, it means a single winning of the winning combination, and when a plurality of winning combinations are associated, it means overlapping winning of these winning combinations. For this reason, the main control CPU 40a determines a winning combination for winning by determining a winning information group.

  The main control ROM 40b stores a main control program. The main control ROM 40b stores a plurality of winning combination determination tables in which internal winning probabilities for each control state and pachislot 10 setting and for each winning information group are determined as ranges for assigning winning combination determining random numbers. Has been. Each winning combination determination table is used by the main control CPU 40a according to the control state and the setting of the pachislot 10. In general games, non-RT games are associated with non-RT winning combination determination tables, and RT games are associated with RT winning combination determination tables. In each winning combination determination table, the winning probabilities of the cherry, watermelon, bell, and replay roles are defined. In the general game, the winning combination determination random number is distributed so that the winning probability of the replay combination is significantly higher in the RT game than in the non-RT game.

  For this reason, in an RT game in which the winning probability of the replay role is in a high-probability lottery state, the player can benefit from being able to reduce the consumption (injection) of medals held by the player as much as replay is easily given. Can be granted. Such an RT game is advantageous to the player.

  In addition, the winning probability of a replay role in a non-RT game (non-RT winning role determination table) corresponds to a winning information group in which a single winning of a normal replay role is associated with a duplicate winning of a normal replay role and a rush replay role. This is the total value of the winning probabilities of the selected winning information group. The winning replay group 1, the rushing replay group 2, the rushing replay group 3, and the rushing replay group 4 are set in the winning information group in which the overlapping winnings of the normal replay role and the rushing replay role are associated with each other. In addition, the winning probability of the replay role in the RT game (the winning combination determination table for RT) is the winning probability of only the winning information group associated with the single winning of the normal replay role.

  In addition, the winning probability of the bell role in the non-RT game (non-RT winning role determination table) and the RT game (RT winning role determination table) is the winning information group in which the single role of the bell role is associated (this implementation) In the form, it becomes a total value of three types of winning probabilities. Bell group 1, bell group 2, and bell group 3 are set in the winning information group associated with the single winning of the bell role.

  In the following description, the phrase “winning a normal replay role” means winning a winning information group associated with a single win of a normal replay role. In addition, the “winning of the rush replay role” means winning of the rush replay groups 1 to 4. In addition, in the case of “winning of the bell role”, it means winning of the bell groups 1 to 3. The term “cherry winning” means winning of a winning information group associated with a single winning cherry. The term “watermelon winning” means winning of a winning information group associated with a single watermelon winning.

  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 can be appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachislot 10.

Hereinafter, the sub-control board 41 will be described with reference to FIG.
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 effect display device 14, the speaker Sp, and the decoration lamp La are connected to the sub control CPU 41a.

  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. In addition, the sub control ROM 41b displays a display effect pattern indicating the display effect mode of the effect display device 14, a sound effect pattern indicating the sound output mode of the speaker Sp, and a light emission effect indicating the light emission mode of the decoration lamp La. A pattern 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 CPU 41a stores (sets) sub-status information (such as a flag) related to the effect status in the sub-control RAM 41c.

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.

  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 a winning information group to be won using a winning combination determination table according to the control state and the setting of the pachislot 10. As described above, the main control CPU 40a determines the winning combination of the winning combination associated with the winning information group by determining the winning information group. Note that the main control CPU 40a can grasp the control state because the main control RAM 40c sets the state information (flag or the like) indicating the control state. In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 40a that performs the role lottery in this way functions as a winning combination lottery means.

  Subsequently, when the main control CPU 40a determines the winning information group (winning combination), the main control RAM 40c stores the combination information (such as a flag) indicating the type of the winning combination associated with the determined winning information group ( Setting). That is, when the main control CPU 40a determines that a small role is won, the main control RAM 40c becomes small by the end of the variable game (one time) subject to the role lottery regardless of whether or not the small role is won. Erase (clear) the role information of the role.

  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 control state and a production state in which the variable game is performed is output to the sub control board 41 (sub control CPU 41a). This variable game start command instructs a combination of a plurality of combination information if the winning combination is duplicate. 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.
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 based on the determined winning information group. The combination of symbols is stopped and displayed. 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.

  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 stop eye when the timing of the stop operation 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, the main control CPU 40a stops and displays the off-stop stop eye when the stop operation timing by the player is not performed at a predetermined timing when the watermelon role is won. In this case, a watermelon role is missed.

  When neither winning combination of the small combination is determined (that is, when the winning combination is won), the main control CPU 40a stops and displays the discontinuation stop eye regardless of the timing of the stop operation by the player.

Next, stop control at the time of winning the bell role will be described.
In the present embodiment, the control performed based on the order (pushing order) of operating the three stop buttons 23L, 23C, and 23R is different when the bell combination is won. In the following description, for example, the notation “left → middle → right” means that the stop button is operated in the order of the stop button 23L (left) → stop button 23C (middle) → stop button 23R (right). To do.

  In the bell groups 1 to 3 in the present embodiment, a push order for winning a bell for stopping and displaying a bell stop eye is defined. Corresponding to this, the bell groups 1 to 3 each have a pressing order for bell spilling to stop and display a bell spill stop eye (for example, [Bell / Bell / Watermelon]). .

  In this embodiment, if the stop button 23L is the first in the bell group 1, stop operations (“left → middle → right” and “left → right → middle”) are not performed in the order of the bell winning pushes. It is defined as. Further, in the bell group 1, if the stop buttons 23C and 23R other than the stop button 23L are the first, a stop operation (“middle → left → right”, “middle → right → left”, “right” → Left → Middle ”and“ Right → Middle → Left ”) are defined as the push order for bell spilling.

  Further, in the bell group 2, if the stop button 23C is the first, stop operations (“middle → left → right” and “middle → right → left”) regardless of the subsequent order are determined as the pushing order for the bell winning. It has been. Further, in the bell group 2, if the stop buttons 23L and 23R other than the stop button 23C are first, stop operations (“left → middle → right”, “left → right → middle”, “right” → Left → Middle ”and“ Right → Middle → Left ”) are defined as the push order for bell spilling.

  In the bell group 3, if the stop button 23R is the first, stop operations (“right → left → middle” and “right → middle → left”) regardless of the subsequent order are determined as the pushing order for the bell winning. Yes. In addition, in the bell group 3, if the stop buttons 23L and 23C other than the stop button 23R are the first, stop operations (“left → middle → right”, “left → right → middle”, “middle”) → Left → Right ”and“ Middle → Right → Left ”) are defined as the push order for bell spilling.

  The main control CPU 40a stops and displays the bell stop eye on the winning line by using the bell winning order based on the winning of the bell role. This bell stop eye can be stopped and displayed regardless of the timing of the stop operation by the player. On the other hand, the main control CPU 40a stops and displays the bell spillage stop eye on the winning line by the pressing order for bell spilling based on the winning of the bell role. This bell-spilling stop eye can be stopped and displayed regardless of the timing of the stop operation by the player.

Next, stop control in winning the replay combination will be described.
When the main control CPU 40a wins the normal replay role, the main control CPU 40a stops and displays the normal stop eye (in this embodiment, [Replay / Replay / Replay]) regardless of the timing of the stop operation by the player.

In the present embodiment, the control performed based on the order (pushing order) of operating the three stop buttons 23L, 23C, 23R is different when the rush replay combination is won.
In the rush replay groups 1 to 4 in the present embodiment, the rushing prize push order for stopping and displaying the rush stop eyes is defined. Further, in order to correspond to this, in the rush replay groups 1 to 4, push orders for rush spills for stopping and displaying the normal stop eyes are respectively defined.

  In this embodiment, in the rush replay group 1, “middle → left → right” is set as the push order for the rush prize, and stop operations other than “middle → left → right” are pushed for spilling. It is set as order. In the rush replay group 2, “middle → right → left” is defined as the push order for the rush entry, and stop operations other than “middle → right → left” are set as the push order for the rush spill. It has been. Further, in the rush replay group 3, “right → left → middle” is defined as the push order for the rush prize, and stop operations other than “right → left → middle” are defined as the push order for rush spill. It has been. In the rush replay group 4, “right → middle → left” is defined as the push order for the rush prize, and stop operations other than “right → middle → left” are defined as the push order for the rush spill. It has been.

  The main control CPU 40a stops and displays the rush stop eye on the winning line by changing the push order for the rush prize based on the winning of the rush replay role. The entry stop eye can be stopped and displayed regardless of the timing of the stop operation by the player. On the other hand, the main control CPU 40a stops and displays the normal stop eye on the winning line by the pushing order for spilling spilling based on the winning of the rushing replay combination. This normal stop eye can be stopped and displayed regardless of the timing of the stop operation by the player.

  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 control state according to the prize mode and control for paying out prize medals. 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 cherry role, the main control CPU 40a performs control for paying out two prize medals. Further, the main control CPU 40a controls not to pay out one or more prize medals when determining whether to miss the cherry role when winning the cherry role.

  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 12 award medals. Further, the main control CPU 40a performs control so that one or more prize medals are not paid out when it is determined that the bell role is missed when the bell role is won. Further, when determining such a missed bell role, the main control CPU 40a may perform control related to the transition of the control state to be described later.

  When determining the winning of the replay combination (normal replay combination, rush replay combination), the main control CPU 40a performs control for replaying the next variable game after the end of the 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. Further, when determining the winning of the rush replay combination, the main control CPU 40a may perform control related to the transition of the control state to be described later.

Next, a description will be given of how the main control CPU 40a performs control state transition controlled based on a variable game according to the control state.
When shifting the control state, the main control CPU 40a outputs a state instruction command indicating the control state of the transfer destination to the sub control CPU 41a of the sub control board 41. This state instruction command causes the sub-control CPU 41a to grasp the control state managed by the main control CPU 40a.

  As shown in FIG. 4, during the control of the non-RT game, the main control CPU 40a wins the rush replay role and performs a stop operation according to the push order for spilling, thereby generating a normal winning prize. Continue (maintain) non-RT games at the opportunity. On the other hand, during the control of the non-RT game, the main control CPU 40a wins the rush replay role and performs a stop operation according to the push order for the rush prize, thereby generating the rush prize and using the RT game as a trigger To move to. In other words, in the non-RT game, when the entry stop eye that becomes a rush entry prize by winning the rush replay role is stopped and displayed, the transition condition to the RT game is satisfied. Further, in the non-RT game, when the normal stop eye that wins the rush replay combination and is a normal prize is stopped and displayed, the transition condition to the RT game is not satisfied and the game is continued.

  In addition, the main control CPU 40a, when controlling the RT game, wins the bell role and performs a stop operation according to the pushing order for bell spilling, thereby generating a bell spill and triggering it to a non-RT game. Transition. On the other hand, during the control of the RT game, the bell combination is won and a stop operation is performed according to the push order for the bell winning, so that a bell winning is generated and the RT game is continued (maintained) as a trigger. That is, in the RT game, when the bell spill stop eye that wins the bell role and spills the bell is stopped and displayed, the transition condition to the non-RT game is satisfied. Also, in the RT game, when the bell stop eye that wins the bell role and wins the bell is stopped and displayed, the transition condition to the non-RT game is not satisfied and the game is continued. In the RT game, when the replay combination is won and the normal stop eye is stopped and displayed, the transition condition to the non-RT game is not satisfied and the game is continued.

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 and a winning instruction command, the display contents of the effect display device 14 and the sound of the speaker Sp are executed so as to execute various effects based on the contents instructed by the commands. The output content and the light emission mode of the decoration lamp La 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 missed winning combination from this stop status.

  When the sub instruction CPU 41a inputs a state instruction command, the sub control CPU 41a stores (sets) sub state information indicating the control state under control of the main control CPU 40a 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.

  Further, the sub control CPU 41a controls the effect state of the effect display device 14 in accordance with the control state being 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, an effect is provided in which the player knows the control state based on the type, and the player can advantageously play the game. The production state in this embodiment includes a normal mode and an ART mode.

  The ART mode shown in FIG. 5 is performed when the control state is an RT game. At this time, the effect display device 14 displays a display image for the ART mode. This ART mode is a state in which the winning probability of the replay role is in a high-probability lottery state and an effect of assisting (assisting) the Bell winning a prize.

  The normal mode is performed when the control state is a non-RT game. At this time, the effect display device 14 displays a display image for the normal mode. This normal mode is a state in which the winning probability of the replay role is in a low-probability lottery state and, in principle, a state in which an effect for assisting the Bell winning is not performed. The normal mode is a state in which an effect for assisting a rush prize is not performed when the condition is not satisfied, while an effect for assisting a rush prize is performed when the condition is satisfied.

  In the present embodiment, the sub control CPU 41a sets an effect flag (information) indicating the type of effect state in the sub control RAM 41c, thereby grasping the effect state being controlled or to be controlled. Further, 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.

Hereinafter, the control contents in each effect state will be described together with the display effects in the effect display device 14.
As a result of performing control in each effect state described below, the sub control CPU 41a controls the transition of the effect state in the manner shown in FIG.

First, control related to the normal mode will be described. In addition, the normal mode is an effect state that is performed mainly in a non-RT game.
The sub-control CPU 41a performs processing based on the winning combination winning and winning (missing) instructions during the normal mode (during normal mode control). Specifically, the sub-control CPU 41a performs an ART entry lottery when the winning of a small role is instructed. In this ART rush lottery, random values used in the lottery are assigned to either “winning” or “non-winning” so that a predetermined winning probability is obtained based on the winning combination instructed to win. This is done by determining whether the value of the random number acquired when performing the ART entry lottery is assigned to “winning” or “non-winning”. The sub-control CPU 41a generates a right to shift to the ART mode when deriving the “winning” result in the ART entry lottery, while entering the ART mode when deriving the “non-winning” result in the ART entry lottery. No transfer rights are generated.

  Further, when generating the right to shift to the ART mode, the sub control CPU 41a sets information indicating the generation of the right to shift to the ART mode in the ART flag stored in the predetermined storage area of the sub control RAM 41c. . The information indicating the generation of the right to shift to the ART mode is canceled when the ART mode to be shifted after the occurrence ends. In the following description, “with an ART flag” means that information indicating the occurrence of detection of transition to the ART mode is set in the ART flag. In addition, “no ART flag” means that information indicating the occurrence of the right to shift to the ART mode is not set in the ART flag.

  Further, the sub-control CPU 41a assists the bell winning when the winning combination of the bell combination whose stop mode changes depending on the pressing order of the stop button among the small combinations is in the normal mode and the ART flag is not present. The display content of the effect display device 14 is controlled so that the effect is not performed. On the other hand, when the sub-control CPU 41a is in the normal mode and has the ART flag, if the winning of the bell role is instructed, the sub-control CPU 41a performs an effect to assist the bell winning (hereinafter referred to as “bell navigation effect”). The display content of the display device 14 is controlled. For this reason, it is difficult to generate a bell win in the normal mode and without the ART flag. On the other hand, in a situation where the normal mode is in progress and the ART flag is present, it becomes easy to generate a bell prize.

  In the bell navigation effect performed in the effect display device 14 in the present embodiment, three images imitating the stop button are displayed side by side on the effect display device 14, and “1”, “2”, Any one of the characters “3” is attached. For example, a bell navigation effect in which “2” is added to the left image, “1” to the center image, and “3” to the right image among the three images imitating the stop button, Inform the player that the operation should be performed in the order of “→ Right”. Incidentally, when the stop button is not operated in the pressing order informed by the bell navigation effect, the execution of the bell navigation effect ends at that timing.

  Also, the sub-control CPU 41a assists the rush-in prize when the winning mode is instructed to enter the rush replay role in which the stop mode changes depending on the pressing order of the stop button even in the small role when the normal mode is in the absence of the ART flag. The display content of the effect display device 14 is controlled so that the effect to be performed is not performed. On the other hand, when the sub-control CPU 41a is in the normal mode and has the ART flag, and is instructed to win the rush replay role, the sub-control CPU 41a performs an effect to assist the rush prize (hereinafter referred to as "rush navigation effect"). The display contents of the effect display device 14 are controlled.

  In the rush navigation effect in the pachi-slot 10 of this embodiment, three images imitating the stop button are displayed side by side on the effect display device 14, and “1”, “2”, “3” are displayed for the image. Any one of these characters is attached. For example, in the inrush navigation effect in which “2” is added to the left image, “1” to the center image, and “3” to the right image among the three images imitating the stop button, the stop button is set to “middle → The player is informed that the operation should be performed in the order of “left → right”. Incidentally, when the stop button is not operated in the pressing order notified in the rush navigation effect, the execution of the rush navigation effect ends at that timing.

  Further, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect state so as to shift from the normal mode to the ART mode when an entry prize is instructed as a result of the entry navigation effect. Incidentally, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect state so as to continue the normal mode when the normal winning is instructed as a result of performing the rush navigation effect.

Next, control related to the ART mode will be described. The ART mode is an effect state that is performed mainly in the case of RT games.
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). Specifically, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the display content of the effect display device 14 to perform a bell navigation effect when the winning of the bell role is instructed during the ART mode.

  Even in the ART mode, if a bell spill occurs, the control state shifts to a non-RT game, so that it may be instructed to win the rush replay combination. Then, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the display content of the effect display device 14 to perform the rush navigation effect when the winning of the rush replay role is instructed during the ART mode.

  Further, when the sub-control CPU 41a shifts from the normal mode to the ART mode, the sub-control RAM 41c sets “50 times” to the ART number indicating the remaining number of times of the ART mode and stores it in the sub-control RAM 41c. The “number of remaining continuations in the ART mode” means the number of remaining variable games until the transition from the ART mode to the normal mode. The sub-control CPU 41a updates the value of the ART number by subtracting 1 from the number of ARTs stored in the sub-control RAM 41c every time the variable game is started (input of the variable game start command). When the number of ARTs becomes “0 (zero)” at the end of the variable game, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect state so as to shift from the ART mode to the normal mode.

  In the pachi-slot 10 of this embodiment, if the transition to the ART mode is not made again after the end of the ART mode and the predetermined number of times of the fluctuating game is finished, information indicating the occurrence of the right to enter the ART mode is set in the ART flag. And the transition to the ART mode (advantageous gaming state) is permitted.

  Further, in the pachislot machine 10 of the present embodiment, a determination state is set as a predetermined number of times determination state. In the present embodiment, the specified number of times is determined in a determination manner according to the type of determination state. In the pachi-slot 10 of the present embodiment, there are a first normal determination state, a second normal determination state, and a special determination state as the determination states.

  In the special determination state, it is easy to determine a small number of times as the specified number of times compared to the case of the first normal determination state or the second normal determination state (the specified number of times is easily determined advantageously for the player). In addition, when the second normal determination state is set, a smaller number of times is easily determined as the specified number of times compared to when the first normal determination state is set. Thus, in the pachislot machine 10 of the present embodiment, the determination state is advantageous for the player in the order of the first normal determination state <the second normal determination state <the special determination state (the special determination state is most advantageous for the player). ). Note that the specific manner of determining the prescribed number of times in each determination state will be described later.

  Moreover, in the pachislot 10 of this embodiment, the decision state switching lottery for determining the change of the decision state type is performed in response to the transition to the ART mode. Then, the prescribed number of times is determined in a determination manner corresponding to the type of determination state determined by the determination state switching lottery.

  The CPU 41a for sub-control performs a determination state switching lottery according to the type of the current determination state, and determines the type of the next determination state, when the ART count becomes “0 (zero)”. That is, the specified number of times is determined every time the ART mode is shifted to the normal mode.

  As shown in FIG. 6, when the type of the current determination state is “first normal determination state”, the sub-control CPU 41a performs a determination state switching lottery to determine “first normal determination state” and “second normal determination state”. The next determination state is determined from among “determination state” and “special determination state”. At this time, the sub-control CPU 41a determines with high probability as the next determination state in the order of “special determination state” <“second normal determination state” <“first normal determination state” (the first normal determination state is Most easily determined).

  Further, when the type of the current determination state is “second normal determination state”, the sub-control CPU 41a performs a determination state switching lottery, and selects the next from “second normal determination state” and “special determination state”. Determine the decision state. At this time, the sub-control CPU 41a determines the “second normal determination state” as the next determination state with a higher probability than the “special determination state”.

  In addition, when the type of the current determination state is “special determination state”, the sub control CPU 41a performs a determination state switching lottery to perform “first normal determination state”, “second normal determination state”, and “special determination”. The next determination state is determined from the “state”. At this time, the sub-control CPU 41a determines with high probability as the next determination state in the order of “first normal determination state” <“special determination state” <“second normal determination state” (the second normal determination state is Most easily determined).

  The sub-control CPU 41a stores in the sub-control RAM 41c information (determination state information) that can specify the next determination state determined by the determination state switching lottery as the current determination state. By referring to the determination state information stored in the sub control RAM 41c, the sub control CPU 41a can specify the type of the current determination state.

  The sub-control CPU 41a determines the prescribed number of times based on the determination mode corresponding to the type of determination state that can be specified from the determination state information after performing the determination state switching lottery. When determining the specified number of times, the sub-control CPU 41a performs a first determination process for determining a determination range in which candidates for the number of times determined as the specified number of times are determined. Thereafter, the sub-control CPU 41a performs a second determination process for determining the specified number of times from the number of times determined as the candidate within the determination range determined in the first determination process.

Hereinafter, the first determination process will be described.
In the first determination process, the sub control CPU 41a acquires a random number value for the determination range whose value is updated in the sub control RAM 41c, and the same value as the random number value for the determination range acquired in the determination range table is obtained. Determine the determined range. In this determination range table, a determination range table KT1 referred to when in the first determination state, a determination range table KT2 referred to when in the second determination state, and a reference determination table when referred to in the special determination state. And a determination range table KT3. These determination range tables KT1 to KT3 are stored in the sub-control ROM 41b.

  In addition, in the determination range tables KT1 to KT3, determination ranges in which candidates for the number of times to be determined as the predetermined number of times are set as options. Hereinafter, the determination ranges set as options in the determination range tables KT1 to KT3 will be described.

  In each of the determination range tables KT1 to KT3, a plurality of determination ranges having different frequency ranges that are candidates for the number of times to be determined as the specified number of times are set. These determination ranges are classified into a first determination range and a second determination range. In each determination range table KT1 to KT3, a plurality of first determination ranges and a plurality of second determination ranges are set.

  As shown in FIG. 7A, the first determination range is defined by dividing 1785 times which is the first upper limit number every 255 times which is the first number of times. In the determination range tables KT1 to KT3 in this embodiment, seven (= 1785/255) types of first determination ranges Ha1 to Ha7 are defined as options.

  In the first determination range Ha1 in which the smallest number among the first determination ranges Ha1 to Ha7 in the present embodiment is determined as the candidate, the number of times “1 to 255” is determined as the candidate. Further, the number of times “256 to 510” is determined as the candidate in the first determination range Ha2, and the number of times “511 to 765” is determined as the candidate in the first determination range Ha3. In addition, the number of times “766 to 1020” is determined as the candidate in the first determination range Ha4, and the number of times “1021 to 1275” is determined as the candidate in the first determination range Ha5. In the first determination range Ha6, the number of times “1275-1530” is set as the candidate. In the first determination range Ha7 in which the largest number of times among the first determination ranges Ha1 to Ha7 in the present embodiment is determined as the candidate, the number of times “1531 to 1785” is determined as the candidate. In this way, there is no overlapping number of times determined as the number of times that are candidates for the number of times to be determined as the specified number of times in the first determination range Ha1 to Ha7. In addition, in the first determination ranges Ha1 to Ha7 in the present embodiment, the number of times that the candidate is set is determined so that the number of times determined as the candidate is continuous without any interval between the first determination ranges. .

  Further, as shown in FIG. 7B, the second determination range is determined by dividing 1000 times as the second upper limit number into 50 times as the second number of times. In the determination range tables KT1 to KT3 in the present embodiment, 20 (= 1000/50) types of second determination ranges Hb1 to Hb20 are defined as options.

  In the second determination range Hb1 in which the smallest number of times among the second determination ranges Hb1 to Hb20 in the present embodiment is determined as the candidate, the number of times “1 to 50” is determined as the candidate. In addition, the number of times “51 to 100” is determined as the candidate in the second determination range Hb2, and the number of times “101 to 150” is determined as the candidate in the second determination range Hb3. Further, the number of times “151 to 200” is determined as the candidate in the second determination range Hb4, and the number of times “201 to 250” is determined as the candidate in the second determination range Hb5. Further, the number of times “251 to 300” is determined as the candidate in the second determination range Hb6, and the number of times “301 to 350” is determined as the candidate in the second determination range Hb7. In addition, the number of times “351 to 400” is determined as the candidate in the second determination range Hb8, and the number of times “401 to 450” is determined as the candidate in the second determination range Hb9. In addition, the number of times “451 to 500” is determined as the candidate in the second determination range Hb10, and the number of times “501 to 550” is determined as the candidate in the second determination range Hb11.

  In addition, the number of times “551 to 600” is determined as the candidate in the second determination range Hb12, and the number of times “601 to 650” is determined as the candidate in the second determination range Hb13. Further, the number of times “651 to 700” is determined as the candidate in the second determination range Hb14, and the number of times “701 to 750” is determined as the candidate in the second determination range Hb15. Further, the number of times “751 to 800” is determined as the candidate in the second determination range Hb16, and the number of times “801 to 850” is determined as the candidate in the second determination range Hb17. Further, the number of times “851 to 900” is determined as the candidate in the second determination range Hb18, and the number of times “901 to 950” is determined as the candidate in the second determination range Hb19. And in the 2nd determination range Hb20 in which the largest frequency | count was determined as the said candidate among 2nd determination range Hb1-Hb20 in this embodiment, the frequency | count of "951-1000" is defined as the said candidate. In this way, there is no overlapping number of times determined as the number of times that are candidates for the number of times to be determined as the specified number of times in the second determination ranges Hb1 to Hb20.

  Further, in the second determination ranges Hb1 to Hb20 in the present embodiment, the number of times that the candidate is set is determined such that the number of times determined as the candidate is continuous without any interval between the first determination ranges. .

  Specifically, the number of times determined as the candidate in the second determination range Hb1 to Hb6 overlaps with the number of times determined as the candidate in the first determination range Ha1. Similarly, the number of times determined as the candidate in the second determination range Hb6 to Hb11 overlaps the number of times determined as the candidate in the first determination range Ha2. In addition, the number of times determined as the candidate in the second determination range Hb11 to Hb16 overlaps with the number of times determined as the candidate in the first determination range Ha3. In addition, the number of times determined as the candidate in the second determination range Hb16 to Hb20 overlaps the number of times determined as the candidate in the first determination range Ha4. Further, the number of times determined as the candidates in the first determination ranges Ha5 to Ha7 does not include the number of times overlapping with the number of times determined as the candidates in the second determination ranges Hb1 to Hb20.

  In addition, the number of times determined as the candidate in the second determination ranges Hb6, Hb11, and Hb16 among the second determination ranges Hb1 to Hb20 overlaps with the number of times determined as the candidate in the plurality of first determination ranges. In the first determination range Ha4, the number of times overlapping with the number of times determined as the candidate in the second determination range and the number of times not overlapping with the number of times determined as the candidate in the second determination candidate are the candidates. It has been established.

  And when the number of times determined as the candidate overlaps in the first determination range and the second determination range, the number of times of overlap is the case where any of the determination ranges of the first determination range and the second determination range is determined. Even if it is, the number of times may be determined as the prescribed number.

  In the first determination ranges Ha1 to Ha7 and the second determination ranges Hb1 to Hb20 set as options in the determination range tables KT1 to KT3, values that can be taken by random numbers for the determination range (in this embodiment, 65536 integers) are distributed. A determination range in which one or more values that can be taken by the random number for the determination range are assigned is a determination range in which the determination range can be determined. For this reason, the determination range for determining the prescribed number of times for each type of determination state is determined by the determination range tables KT1 to KT3. Hereinafter, the distribution of the values in the determination range tables KT1 to KT3 will be described.

  As shown in FIG. 8, in the determination range table KT1 referred to in the first normal determination state, the first determination ranges Ha1 to Ha7 and the second determination ranges Hb7, Hb8, Hb11, Hb12, Hb15, Hb16, Hb19, and Hb20 are included. 65536 values are assigned so that they can be determined. Specifically, in the decision range table KT1, 1024 values are assigned to the first decision ranges Ha1 to Ha4, 3072 are assigned to the first decision ranges Ha5 and Ha6, and 2048 values are assigned to the first decision range Ha7. Yes. Further, in the determination range table KT1, the number of the second determination ranges Hb7, Hb11, Hb15 and Hb19 is 1024, the number of the second determination ranges Hb8 and Hb16 is 8192, and the number of the second determination ranges Hb12 and Hb20 is 16384. The value is distributed. Thus, in the determination range table KT1, the upper limit number of times that can be determined as the specified number of times is “1785”.

  In addition, in the determination range table KT1, 12288 values out of 65536 values are allocated to the first determination range, and 53248 values are allocated to the second determination range. Further, in the determination range table KT1, the first determination range Ha5 to Ha6 among the first determination ranges Ha1 to Ha7 that can be determined are determined most easily, and then the first determination range Ha7 is determined to be the value described above. Is distributed. In the determination range table KT1, the values are distributed so that the first determination ranges Ha1 to Ha4 among the first determination ranges Ha1 to Ha7 that can be determined are the first determination ranges that are most difficult to determine. Further, in the determination range table KT1, among the second determination ranges that can be determined, the second determination range (second determination range Hb7, The values are assigned so that the second determination range Hb8) of Hb8 can be easily determined.

  Further, in the determination range table KT2 referred to in the second normal determination state, the first determination ranges Ha1 to Ha4 and the second determination ranges Hb7, Hb8, Hb11, Hb12, Hb15, Hb16, Hb19, and Hb20 can be determined. 65536 values are assigned. Specifically, in the determination range table KT2, 3072 for the first determination ranges Ha1 to Ha4, 1024 for the second determination ranges Hb8, Hb12, Hb16, and Hb20, and 1024 for the second determination ranges Hb7 and Hb11, respectively. There are 8192 values and 16384 values are assigned to the second determination ranges Hb15 and Hb19. Thus, in the determination range table KT2, the upper limit number that can be determined as the specified number of times is “1020”.

  In the determination range table KT2, 12288 values out of 65536 values are allocated to the first determination range, and 53248 values are allocated to the second determination range. Further, in the determination range table KT2, the values are distributed so that the first determination ranges Ha1 to Ha4 that can be determined are determined with the same probability. Further, in the determination range table KT2, the second determination with the smaller number of times determined as the candidate between two consecutive second determination ranges among the second determination ranges that are consecutive among the second determination ranges that can be determined. The values are distributed so that the range (second determination range Hb7 out of the second determination ranges Hb7 and Hb8) can be easily determined.

  In the determination range table KT3 referred to in the special determination state, 65536 values are distributed so that the second determination ranges Hb1 to Hb4 can be determined. Specifically, in the determination range table KT3, 20480 for the second determination range Hb1, 16384 for the second determination range Hb2, 8192 for the second determination range Hb3, and 20480 for the second determination range Hb4. The value is distributed. Thus, in the determination range table KT3, the upper limit number that can be determined as the specified number of times is “200 times”.

  In the determination range table KT3, all values out of 65536 values are distributed to the second determination range. Further, in the determination range table KT3, the values are distributed so that the probabilities of determining the determination range from the second determination ranges Hb1 to Hb4 that can be determined are different.

  In this way, in the determination range tables KT1 and KT2, the first determination range can be determined, and 65536 values are distributed so that the second determination range where the first determination range and the candidate overlap can be determined. Yes. On the other hand, in the determination range table KT3, in order not to overlap the number of times determined as the candidate in the first determination range that can be determined and the number of times determined as the candidate in the second determination range that can be determined, The value is distributed.

Next, the second determination process will be described.
In the second determination process, the sub control CPU 41a determines the specified number of times from the number of times determined as the number of candidates in the determination range determined in the first determination process. At this time, the sub-control CPU 41a determines the specified number of times with an equal probability from the number of times determined as the number of candidates in the determination range. Specifically, the sub-control CPU 41a evenly distributes the values that can be taken by the number-of-times determination random number updated in the sub-control RAM 41c to the number of times determined as the candidate in the determination range. Subsequently, the sub-control CPU 41a acquires the value of the number-of-times determination random number from the sub-control RAM 41c, and determines the number of times the acquired random number value is distributed among the number of candidates as the specified number of times. Then, when the sub-control CPU 41a determines the specified number of times, the sub-control CPU 41a stores it in the sub-control RAM 41c.

  It should be noted that the number of times that the number determination random number can take is the number of times determined as the number of candidates in the first determination range and the number of times determined as the number of candidates in the second determination range. If the number is not a multiple of the number, the specified number of times cannot be determined with an equal probability from the number of times determined as the candidate in the determination range. However, if it is not possible to grasp that the player has not been accurately determined with equal probability (or to the extent that it cannot be determined), regardless of the number of values that the random number for determining the number of times can take, This corresponds to the predetermined number of times being determined with equal probability from the number of times determined as candidates. For example, the difference between the maximum number and the minimum number of values assigned to the number of times determined as candidates in the determination range is equal to or less than 1% of the number of values that the number determination random number can take. Sometimes it can be said that “determining the prescribed number of times that it is impossible to grasp that the player has not been accurately determined with equal probability”.

  After the predetermined number of times is determined by the first determination process and the second determination process, the sub-control CPU 41a executes the variable game until the ART flag is set with information indicating the occurrence of the right to enter the ART mode. Each time is completed, 1 is subtracted from the specified number of times stored in the sub-control RAM 41c and updated. Then, when the specified number of times after subtraction becomes “0 (zero)”, the sub-control CPU 41a sets information indicating the generation of the right to shift to the ART mode in the ART flag (to shift to the ART mode). Tolerate). After the sub-control CPU 41a sets information indicating the occurrence of the right to enter the ART mode in the ART flag, the sub-control CPU 41a stores the new specified number of times in the sub-control RAM 41c until it is stored in the sub-control RAM 41c. The specified number of subtractions is not performed.

  As described above, in this embodiment, the sub control CPU 41a that determines the specified number of times from the determination range in which candidates for the number of times to be determined as the specified number of times is determined functions as the specified number of times determination unit. In the present embodiment, the transition to the ART mode corresponds to the occurrence of an advantageous state that is advantageous to the player. Then, the sub-control CPU 41a that generates the right to transition to the ART mode (allowing an advantageous state to occur) is provided on the condition that the number of executed floating games (games) has reached the specified number. In the embodiment, it functions as occurrence permission means.

Here, the manner of determining the prescribed number of times in each decision state, that is, the tendency for the prescribed number of times to be decided will be described.
The determination range table KT1 referred to in the first normal determination state shows a tendency that the number of times “1021 times” or more is determined as the specified number of times. In addition, in the determination range table KT1, there is a tendency that a period in which the prescribed number of times of 100 is easily determined with an interval of 100 times, such as 301 to 400 times and 501 to 600 times, in the number of times of 1000 times or less. It is shown.

  In addition, the determination range table KT2 referred to in the second normal determination state shows a tendency that the number of times of “200 times” or more and “1020 times” or less is determined as the specified number of times. In addition, in the determination range table KT2, there is a tendency that a period in which the prescribed number of times of 100 is easily determined with an interval of 100 times, such as 301 to 400 times and 501 to 600 times, in the number of times of 1000 times or less. It is shown.

  In addition, the determination range table KT3 referred to in the special determination state shows a tendency that the number of times “200 times” or less is determined as the specified number of times. In addition, in the determination range table KT3, the first period “1 to 50 times” and the last period “151 to 200 times” among the periods divided from 1 to 200 times every 50 times are the other periods “51 to 51”. There is a tendency that the prescribed number of times is more easily determined than “100 times” and “101 to 150 times”.

  Here, based on FIG. 9, the operation of the first determination range and the second determination range when it is allowed to shift to the ART mode on condition that the number of executed variable games has reached the specified number. It explains together. FIG. 9 exemplifies a case where the transition to the ART mode is permitted by executing the “369 times” variable game after the transition from the ART mode to the normal mode.

  The determination ranges in which the number of times of “369 times” is determined as the candidate are the first determination range Ha2 and the second determination range Hb8. In the special determination state, neither the first determination range Ha2 nor the second determination range Hb8 is determined, so that the player can guess that the current determination state is not the special determination state. In addition, since the number of times of “369 times” exceeds the upper limit number (“200 times” in the present embodiment) that can be determined as the specified number of times in the specially determined state, the player is in the current determined state. Can be guessed that is not a special decision state. On the other hand, when the player is in the first normal determination state or the second normal determination state, both the first determination range Ha2 and the second determination range Hb8 may be determined. It can be inferred that one of the normal determination state and the second determination state.

  For example, when “1020 times” (reference number) is exceeded, it can be estimated that the current determination state is the first normal determination state. Thereby, it is possible to estimate in what range the possibility of reaching the specified number of times, and it is also possible to estimate how the next determination state is determined.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 9, since “369 times” overlaps as the number of times determined as the candidate in a plurality of determination ranges Ha2 and Hb8, the player can determine which determination range Cannot guess whether the specified number of times has been decided. That is, it is difficult for the player to guess how the predetermined number of times has been determined.

Therefore, according to the present embodiment, the following effects can be obtained.
(1) In some determination ranges among a plurality of determination ranges (first determination range and second determination range), the number of times determined as candidates is determined in an overlapping manner. For this reason, the number of times that the candidate overlaps in a plurality of determination ranges (for example, the number of times “301 to 350” that overlaps in the first determination range Ha2 and the second determination range Hb7) is a target of determination of the specified number of times. Opportunities to be selected as the determination range increase, and the probability of being determined as the specified number of times increases. Therefore, it is possible to adjust so as to increase the probability that the specified number of times is determined within a specific range within the predetermined range only by adjusting the probability that the determination range is determined.

  (2) In recent years, there has also been proposed a pachi-slot that allows a player to be aware of the remaining number of games until the next advantageous state can occur by determining the prescribed number of times from a plurality of types. Yes. However, simply determining at a predetermined selection rate for each of a plurality of types of times makes it easier for the player to guess the mode of determination of the specified number of times, and lacks the fun until the specified number of games are played.

  Therefore, in some of the determination ranges (for example, the first determination range Ha3 and the second determination range Hb15) among the plurality of determination ranges (first determination range and second determination range), the number of times determined as candidates overlaps. It is determined. For this reason, the determination of the specified number of times becomes complicated, and it becomes difficult for the player to guess the mode of determining the specified number of times. In particular, with regard to the number of times of overlapping in a plurality of determination ranges (for example, 730 times), it is difficult to guess which determination range is determined as the specified number of times even if the game is repeated. It is possible to enhance the fun until the fluctuating game (game) is performed.

  (3) The mode of determining the specified number of times (for example, the type of determination range that can be determined and the probability of determining each determination range) differs depending on the type of determination state (specified number of times determination state). For this reason, not only the specified number of times but also the type of the determined state can be noticed, and it is possible to enhance the fun until the specified number of fluctuating games (games) are played.

  (4) The upper limit number of times that can be determined as the specified number of times (for example, “1020 times” in the second normal determination state) varies depending on the type of determination state (specified number of times determination state). For this reason, if it is not permitted to enter the ART mode even if the upper limit number (reference number) that can be determined as the prescribed number of times in a predetermined determination state is exceeded, the current determination state is not permitted. Can be identified as not being in the predetermined decision state. For this reason, it is possible to enhance the fun until the standard number of games is played, as well as the fun until the predetermined number of times of changing games (games) are played.

  (5) If it is a special determination state in which the number of candidates is not duplicated between the determination ranges determined as the determination ranges (determinable determination ranges) for determining the specified number of times, within each determination range It is possible to entertain a game with a game that can pay attention to whether or not the specified number of times has been reached only in the game.

  On the other hand, if it is the first normal determination state and the second normal determination state in which the number of candidates can overlap between the determination ranges determined as the determination ranges for determining the specified number of times, a part of the determination ranges In addition, it is possible to entertain a game with a game that can pay attention to whether or not the predetermined number of times has been reached even in a determination range in which the determination range overlaps with the number of candidates. In this way, by changing the game performance up to the specified number of times according to the type of the determined state, it is possible to enhance the fun until the specified number of fluctuating games (games) are played.

  (6) The plurality of determination ranges include a plurality of first determination ranges determined by dividing the number of times up to 1785 times (first upper limit number) every 255 times (first number of times), and 1000 times (second upper limit number of times) And a plurality of second determination ranges determined by dividing the number of times until 50) every 50 times (second number). For this reason, if the selection rate for each large range (first determination range) and the selection rate for each small range (second determination range) are adjusted separately, the other determination range (the first determination range) The selectivity within the first determination range) with respect to the second determination range or the second determination range is not affected. Therefore, a design change such as a change in the selection rate within each size range is facilitated, and the time and effort required for the design can be saved.

  (7) Number of times exceeding the upper limit number (first upper limit number) that can be determined as the prescribed number of times by determining the first determination range and exceeding the upper limit number (second upper limit number) that can be determined as the prescribed number of times by determining the second determination range It was. For this reason, when the number of executed variable games (games) exceeds the second upper limit number, it can be recognized that the specified number of times has been determined from within the first determination range. Therefore, in the case of providing a determination state (specified number of times determination state) in which the type of determination range to be determined is determined so that only one of the first determination range or the second determination range can be determined. In addition to the specified number of times, attention can be paid not only to the type of determined state, but also the fun until the specified number of fluctuating games are played.

  (8) In the second determination process, the predetermined number of times is determined under equal probability from the number of times determined as the candidate in the determination range. For this reason, rather than determining the specified number of times from the number of times determined as the candidate in the determination range, so that the probability that the number of times in the predetermined range of the determined range is determined as the specified number of times is high. Control can be simplified.

In addition, you may change the said embodiment as follows.
-In the said embodiment, as shown in FIG. 10, you may change the determination range which can be determined in determination range table KT11, KT12. In the determination range table KT11, the first determination range Ha1 and the second determination ranges Hb1, Hb3, and Hb5 are determined as determinable determination ranges. On the other hand, in the determination range table KT12, the second determination ranges Hb1, Hb3, and Hb5 are determined as determinable determination ranges. When the prescribed number of times is determined using such determination range tables KT11 and KT12, the gameability described below can be provided to the player.

  As shown in FIG. 11, in the determined state in which the specified number of times is determined with reference to the determination range table KT11, as shown by the broken line, the difference in the degree of expectation for reaching the specified number of times is small. On the other hand, in the determined state in which the specified number of times is determined with reference to the determination range table KT12, as shown by the alternate long and short dash line, the difference in the degree of expectation for reaching the specified number of times is large. For this reason, in the determination state in which the determination range table KT11 is referred to, entertaining a game with a game that can pay attention to whether or not the specified number of times has been reached only in the game within each determination range Hb1, Hb3, Hb5. Can do. In the determination state in which the determination range table KT12 is referenced, whether the predetermined number of times has been reached in the second determination ranges Hb1, Hb3, and Hb5 in addition to the first determination range Ha1 and the number of times that the determination range and the candidate overlap. It is possible to entertain a game with a gameability that can be noticed as to whether or not. In this way, when the second determination range is determined as a determinable determination range in the determination range table, whether or not the first determination range in which the number of candidates as the second determination range overlaps with the candidate can be determined. It is possible to vary the game play accordingly.

  In the above embodiment, the upper limit number of times that can be determined as the specified number of times (“1020 times in the second normal determination state in the above embodiment) may not be different depending on the type of the determined state (specified number of times determination state). . That is, in any determination state, the upper limit number that can be determined as the specified number of times may be the same number.

In the above embodiment, the type of determination range that can be determined does not have to be different depending on the type of determination state (prescribed number of times determination state).
-In the above embodiment, even if the types of determination ranges that can be determined are the same depending on the types of determination states (predetermined number of times determination states), by determining the probability that each determination range is determined, It can also be made.

  -In the said embodiment, it is not necessary to provide multiple types of determination states (predetermined number determination state). For example, the specified number of times may be determined under a single determination state. At this time, it is preferable that the specified number of times is determined so that both the first determination range and the second determination range in which the number of times determined as the candidate overlaps the first determination range can be determined.

In the above embodiment, the distribution of 65536 values in the determination range tables KT1 to KT3 may be changed.
-Of the determination ranges provided as options in the determination range tables KT1 to KT3 in the above embodiment, determination ranges that cannot be determined (values are not assigned) may be excluded from the options. When configured in this way, the determination ranges provided as options in the determination range tables KT1 to KT3 are not necessarily continuous.

  In the above embodiment, the upper limit number (first upper limit number) that can be determined as the specified number of times by determining the first determination range is the upper limit number (second upper limit number) that can be determined as the specified number of times by determining the second determination range. The following times may be used.

  In the above embodiment, if the specified number of times is determined before the first variable game after the transition from the ART mode to the normal mode is started, the timing for performing the determined state switching lottery may be changed. For example, the determination state switching lottery may be performed in response to the transition from the normal mode to the ART mode.

  -In the above embodiment, it may be configured to calculate and determine the specified number of times from the number of times determined as the candidate in the determined determination range based on the value of the acquired random number for determining the number of times. good. In the above embodiment, a determination range in which 255 times are determined as the candidates and a determination range in which 50 times are determined as the candidates are provided. For this reason, in the above embodiment, if at least two kinds of calculation methods are stored, the specified number of times can be calculated and derived based on the acquired value of the random number for determining the number of times. As this calculation method, for example, the value of the obtained number determination means is divided by the number of times determined as the candidate in the determination range, and the specified number of times is derived based on the remaining number. Possible methods.

  In the above embodiment, the types of determination ranges that differ in the number of candidate times are two types, the first determination range and the second determination range, but may be three types or five types. More detailed adjustments can be made by increasing this type.

  In the above embodiment, the number of times determined as the candidate in the first determination range may be the same as the number of times determined as the candidate in the second determination range.

  In the first embodiment, the number of candidates can be changed in the first determination range or the second determination range. For example, the number of times determined as the number of candidates in the second determination range may be one.

-In the said embodiment, the structure of a control state and an effect state may be changed arbitrarily, and the kind of general game from which RT performance differs can also be increased.
-In the various navigation effects in the above embodiment, even if the player is not notified of the operation mode of the stop button by the display content of the effect display device 14, for example, the operation mode of the stop button is played in the sound output mode of the speaker Sp. A person may be notified.

  -In the said embodiment, you may make it the timing which operates a stop button as an element which the stop eye in a replay role or a bell role may change. In this case, the specification which aims at the specific part (design) in each reel (one or all) can be considered. And in various navigation effects, the timing (a specific part (symbol)) which operates a stop button is notified.

  In the above embodiment, a bonus game such as a big bonus or a regular bonus may be provided. In this bonus game, an award medal (for example, an award medal based on a bell prize) can be continuously obtained, which is advantageous for the player. Further, it may be configured such that the prescribed number of times is determined when these bonus games are generated. Furthermore, the specified number of times may be the upper limit number of times that the variable game is played after the bonus game is generated until the next bonus game is generated.

  In the above embodiment, the sub control board 41 may not be provided. In this case, the main control board 40 controls the various effect devices such as the effect display device 14, the speaker Sp, and the decoration lamp La.

The above embodiment may be embodied in a rotary game 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) The determination range includes a plurality of first determination ranges determined by dividing the number of times up to the first upper limit number for each first number of times, and a number of times up to the second upper limit number of times less than the first number of times. A gaming machine comprising a plurality of second determination ranges defined by being divided every two times.

  (B) The gaming machine characterized in that the first upper limit number of times is a number exceeding the second upper limit number of times.

  Ha1 to Ha7 ... first determination range, Hb1 to Hb20 ... second determination range, KT1 to KT3 ... determination range table, L1 to L5 ... symbol stop line, La ... decorative lamp, Sp ... speaker, 10 ... pachislot, 13 ... drum unit , 13L ... Left reel, 13C ... Middle reel, 13R ... Right reel, 14 ... Production display device, 20 ... MAXBET button, 22 ... Start lever, 23L, 23C, 23R ... Stop button, 40 ... Main control board, 40a ... Main Control CPU, 40b ... main control ROM, 40c ... main control RAM, 41 ... sub control board, 41a ... sub control CPU, 41b ... sub control ROM, 41c ... sub control RAM.

Claims (3)

In a gaming machine in which one game is started based on a start operation performed by the player and one game is ended based on a stop operation performed by the player,
An occurrence permitting means for allowing an advantageous state that is advantageous for the player to occur on the condition that the number of games has reached the specified number of times;
A specified number of times determining means for determining the specified number of times from within a determination range in which candidates for the number of times to be determined as the specified number of times are determined,
A gaming machine comprising a plurality of determination ranges having different ranges of the number of times of candidates, wherein the number of times of candidates is determined redundantly for some of the determination ranges. The specified number of times determining means is adapted to determine the specified number of times based on a specified number of times determination state that defines a determination range for determining the specified number of times,
2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the predetermined number of times determination state includes a plurality of predetermined number of times determination states in which the determination range is determined so that an upper limit number of times that can be determined as the predetermined number of times is different. The specified number of times determining means is adapted to determine the specified number of times based on a specified number of times determination state that defines a determination range for determining the specified number of times,
The prescribed number determination state is a candidate between the prescribed number determination state in which the number of candidates is not duplicated between the determination ranges determined as the determination range and each determination range determined as the determination range. The gaming machine according to claim 1, further comprising: a predetermined number of times determination state in which the number of times can overlap.