JP2014184259A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To improve taste of a game by giving a player such sensibility that continuous winning may be produced.SOLUTION: The game machine is configured to execute a minor winning combination navigation performance when a bell winning combination is won. The minor winning combination navigation performance includes: a yellow navigation performance that is executed when the bell winning combination is won; and a white navigation performance that is executed when the bell winning combination or a normal replay winning combination is won. A next variation game to the winning of the bell winning combination (or a cherry winning combination) is configured to execute the white navigation performance, when the regular replay winning combination is won. Therefore, in the next variation game to the winning of the bell winning combination (or the cherry winning combination), the game machine can give the player the sensibility that the continuous winning may be produced regardless of the winning combination to be won. Consequently, the game machine can improve the game taste by livening up the next variation game to the winning of the bell winning combination (or the cherry winning combination).

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine in which a privilege is given to a player when the number of consecutive games won by a specific winning combination reaches a predetermined number.

  Conventionally, in a pachinko slot machine (a spinning machine, hereinafter referred to as “pachislot”), which is a type of gaming machine, a game medium (hereinafter referred to as “medal”) is used, and by inserting a medal into the pachislot The game can be started. In such a pachi-slot, the number of consecutive occurrences of the small role winning and the replay winning (successful winning number) reaches 6 times, so that RT is given to the player as a privilege. There is (for example, Patent Document 1).

JP 2005-166861 A

  By the way, in a pachislot such as Patent Document 1, at the time of winning a winning combination (a small combination and replay in Patent Document 1) that is the target of the number of consecutive winnings, the player is informed that it is winning, It may be possible to excite the game by expecting a prize. And while the winning combination that is the target of the number of consecutive winnings is continuously informed in consecutive games, the game is excited by giving the player a sense that consecutive winnings will occur be able to.

  However, in the next game where the winning combination subject to the number of consecutive winnings is won, if the winning combination subject to the continuous winning number is not informed that the winning combination will be announced, the consecutive winnings may occur. Rather than giving the player a sense of excitement and increasing the game, on the other hand, the expectation for consecutive winnings may decrease, and the fun of the game may also decrease.

  The present invention has been made paying attention to such problems existing in the prior art, and its purpose is to provide the player with a sense of whether consecutive winnings will occur or not. An object is to provide a gaming machine that can be improved.

  In the gaming machine that solves the above problems, a game that is performed by changing the symbols of a plurality of columns based on the start operation is started by the symbol display means, and the change of symbols of each column is started based on the start of the game. After that, the corresponding row of symbols is stopped based on the stop operation, and when the game is started, the winning combination lottery means for drawing the winning combination from a plurality of winning combinations is provided, In a gaming machine to which a privilege is granted when the number of consecutive games won by the specific winning combination based on the winning of the specific winning combination reaches a predetermined number, And a presentation control means for controlling the notification means to perform a winning notification effect for informing the winning notification effect, and the winning notification effect includes a dedicated winning notification effect performed when winning the specific winning combination, and the specific Or the above Including a common winning notification effect performed when winning other than the regular winning combination, and the effect control means wins other than the specific winning combination if it is a game next to the winning of the specific winning combination In the case, the common winning notification effect is configured to be performed, and it is determined to give a specific gaming state that is more advantageous than the normal state, or a lottery to determine whether or not to grant the specific gaming state is performed. On the condition that the provision of the specific gaming state is determined, or that it is determined that the specific gaming state is to be granted by a lottery of whether or not to grant the specific gaming state. The specific game state is given.

  In the gaming machine that solves the above problems, a game that is performed by changing the symbols of a plurality of columns based on the start operation is started by the symbol display means, and the change of symbols of each column is started based on the start of the game. After that, the corresponding row of symbols is stopped based on the stop operation, and when the game is started, the winning combination lottery means for drawing the winning combination from a plurality of winning combinations is provided, In a gaming machine to which a privilege is granted when the number of consecutive games won by the specific winning combination based on the winning of the specific winning combination reaches a predetermined number, And a presentation control means for controlling the notification means to perform a winning notification effect for informing the winning notification effect, and the winning notification effect includes a dedicated winning notification effect performed when winning the specific winning combination, and the specific Or the above Including a common winning notification effect performed when winning other than the regular winning combination, and the effect control means wins other than the specific winning combination if it is a game next to the winning of the specific winning combination The common winning notification effect is configured to extend the period of the specific gaming state that is more advantageous than the normal state, or to easily extend the period of the specific gaming state, Benefits.

  For the gaming machine, the effect control means may cause the common winning notification effect to be performed when winning other than the specific winning combination even if it is not the game next to the winning of the specific winning combination. Preferably, it is configured.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to improve the interest of the game by giving the player a sense that a continuous winning will occur.

The front view which shows the machine surface side of a pachislot. Explanatory drawing explaining the arrangement | sequence of the design of each reel. Explanatory drawing explaining a winning line. Explanatory drawing explaining a prize aspect. The block diagram which shows the electrical structure of a pachislot. Explanatory drawing explaining a winning combination determination table. Explanatory drawing explaining the mode of a game state transfer. Explanatory drawing explaining the aspect of a production | presentation state transfer. (A) is explanatory drawing explaining a Lip navigator effect, (b), (c) is explanatory drawing explaining a small role navigation effect. (A), (b) is explanatory drawing explaining mode lottery. (A), (b) is explanatory drawing explaining stock lottery. (A), (b) is explanatory drawing explaining a navigation production | presentation lottery.

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

  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 strip-shaped reel sheet printed with various symbols wound around the outer periphery. The see-through window 16 has the left reel 13L as the first symbol row, the middle reel 13C as the second symbol row arranged next to the first symbol row, and the second symbol row arranged. A right reel 13R as a third symbol row is arranged adjacent to the provided. Each symbol printed on each reel (left reel 13L, middle reel 13C, and right reel 13R) of the drum unit 13 is arranged in a predetermined order as shown in FIG. On the left reel 13L of the drum unit 13, 21 symbols of symbols L00 to L20 are arranged. Further, 21 symbols from symbol C00 to symbol C20 are arranged on the middle reel 13C. In addition, 21 symbols from symbol R00 to symbol R20 are arranged on the right reel 13R. Then, in the changing game, the left reel 13L changes so that the symbol L00, the symbol L01,..., The symbol L20, and the symbol L00 are displayed in the fluoroscopic window 16 in this order. Further, in the changing game, the middle reel 13C changes such that the symbols C00, C01,..., C20, and C00 are displayed in the transparent window 16 in this order. In the changing game, the right reel 13R changes so that the symbol R00, the symbol R01,..., The symbol R20, and the symbol R00 are displayed in the transparent window 16 in this order.

  In this embodiment, in each reel, a symbol imitating “☆ (star)” (eg symbol L00 (blank symbol)), a symbol decorated with the characters “REPLAY” (eg symbol L01 (replay symbol)), Symbols imitating “bell” (symbol L02 and the like (bell symbol)) are arranged. In each reel, a symbol imitating “7” (eg symbol L03 (seven symbol)), a symbol imitating “watermelon” (eg symbol L06 (watermelon symbol)), a symbol imitating “cherry” (Symbol L07 (cherry symbol), etc.) and symbols decorated with the characters “BAR” (symbol L08 (bar symbol), etc.) are arranged. Note that the blank symbol in this embodiment is a symbol that can be awarded with a combination with other symbols. In the following, each symbol may be indicated as “blank”, “replay”, “bell”, “watermelon”, “seven”, “cherry”, “bar” without “design”.

  Each reel is configured to rotate and stop in the vertical direction independently by a stepping motor (not shown) provided corresponding to each reel. Various symbols are displayed (changed) while continuously 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. It is like that. 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. 5) for detecting the rotational position of each reel so as to correspond to each reel.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 3, the pachislot 10 includes a plurality (five in this embodiment) that define combinations of symbols that are stopped and displayed (design combinations) in the display area of the symbols that can be seen through from the see-through window 16. The symbol stop line is formed. In the pachi-slot 10 of this embodiment, as a symbol stop line, a combination of winning symbols L1, L2, L3, and L4 (shown by solid lines) that can be determined as a winning combination of symbols that are stopped and displayed, and a symbol that is stopped and displayed. A non-winning line L5 (shown by a broken line) that cannot be determined as a winning is formed. That is, when the winning lines L1 to L4 are in a mode in which a combination of symbols stopped and displayed on these symbol stopping lines is a mode of giving a prize, it is determined that the winning lines L1 to L4 are valid as giving a prize according to the symbol combination. Line. Further, in the following description, when the “winning line” is simply indicated, the winning lines L1 to L4 are indicated. Further, even if the combination of symbols stopped and displayed on the symbol stop line is the same as the mode for giving a prize, the non-winning line L5 is invalid as not giving a prize according to the combination of symbols. It becomes an invalid line to determine. Further, in the following description, when the “non-winning line” is simply indicated, the non-winning line L5 is indicated.

  More specifically, in the perspective window 16 of the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 3, symbols in each column are stopped and displayed at nine symbol stop positions D1 to D9. These nine symbol stop positions D1 to D9 correspond to the upper, middle, and lower stages in the vertical direction, and are arranged in three rows so as to correspond to the left reel 13L, the middle reel 13C, and the right reel 13R in the horizontal direction. The left reel upper stop position D1 located on the left side when viewed from the player side, the left reel middle stop position D2 located at the center on the left side when viewed from the player side, and the player side. The left reel lower stop position D3 located below the left side is a symbol stop position corresponding to the left reel 13L, and three consecutive symbols in the symbol array of the left reel 13L are displayed. Further, the middle reel upper stop position D4 located on the middle side when viewed from the player side, the middle reel middle stop position D5 located at the center of the middle side when viewed from the player side, and the player side. The middle reel lower stop position D6, which is positioned below the middle side as viewed, is a symbol stop position corresponding to the middle reel 13C, and three consecutive symbols in the symbol array of the middle reel 13C are displayed. ing. Also, a right reel upper stop position D7 located on the right side as viewed from the player side, a right reel middle stop position D8 located at the center on the right side as viewed from the player side, and a player side. The right reel lower stop position D9 located below the right side is a symbol stop position corresponding to the right reel 13R, and three consecutive symbols in the symbol array of the right reel 13R are displayed.

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

  In addition, the central panel 15 is configured with a display unit 19 for notifying information related to the variable game. The display unit 19 includes a throwable display LED 20a, a replay display lamp 20b, a weight display LED 20c, a status lamp 20d, a bet number display unit 21, a stored number display unit 22, a prize number display unit 23, and a game information display unit. 24 is formed.

  The insertable display LED 20a lights up when the bet number of the variable game can be set, or when a medal as a game medium can be inserted into the main body, and the variable game is started, or the maximum bet number It turns off when (MAXBET) is set and the stored data (credit) reaches the upper limit number of credits. The replay display lamp 20b is a replaying role as a replaying role in a variable game (the bet number is automatically set internally without setting the bet number by the player, and the next variable game can be started. Turns on when a winning role is granted. The weight display LED 20c 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 20d is turned on / off in accordance with the progress of the variable game.

  The betting number display unit 21 is composed of three lamps, and the lamps are turned on according to the number of bets in the variable game. The lowest lamp is turned on at 1 bet (1 BET), the lowest lamp and the middle lamp are turned on at 2 bets (2 BET), and all the lamps are turned on at 3 bets (3 BET). The stored number display unit 22 displays the number of credits stored inside the machine. The award number display unit 23 displays the number of award medals awarded to the player based on the winning when a winning occurs during the variable game. The game information display unit 24 displays the total number of payouts during the bonus game.

  In addition, a medal slot 27 is disposed at a lower right position of the center panel 15 on the front surface of the front door 12. Behind the medal insertion slot 27, a medal sensor SE4 (shown in FIG. 5) for detecting the passage of medals is disposed. Further, a BET button 28 and a MAXBET button 29 are provided in order from the left in the lower left position of the central panel 15 on the front surface of the front door 12. The BET button 28 is a button that is pressed (operated) when betting (betting) one bet (one piece) from the credits stored and stored inside the machine as the bet number (betting number) of the variable game. The MAXBET button 29 is used to bet (bet) the maximum bet number of bets allowed in a single variable game (three bets (three) in this embodiment) as the bet number of the variable game. A button to be pressed (operated).

  In addition, a settlement switch 31 is provided below the BET buttons 28 and 29 on the front surface of the front door 12. The settlement switch 31 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 32 is provided at the right side of the checkout switch 31 to be operated when starting the variable game. Then, in the pachislot machine 10, the rotation of each reel is started by operating the start lever 32 after the setting of the bet number.

  On the right side of the start lever 32, stop buttons 33L, 33C and 33R operated by the player are provided. The stop buttons 33L, 33C, and 33R are buttons for stopping the rotating reel, and there are three stop buttons corresponding to each reel.

  In addition, a medal discharge port 36 is formed in the lower central portion of the front surface of the front door 12. In addition, a speaker 18 that performs sound effects is disposed at a lower portion of the front surface of the front door 12 together with a tray 37 that receives medals discharged from the medal discharge port 36.

  Further, as indicated by a broken line in FIG. 1, a hopper 38 for storing inserted medals is disposed inside the pachislot 10 at a position below the drum unit 13 in the main body of the pachislot 10. The medal discharge port 36 is located below the hopper 38, and when the combination of symbols becomes a predetermined award mode (combination) for giving a prize medal to the player, medals stored in the hopper 38 are stored. The medal discharge port 36 is paid out. A medal selector 39 is disposed below the medal slot 27 on the back side of the front door 12 so as to connect the medal slot 27 and the hopper 38.

Next, an operation for the player to play a game (fluctuating game) and operating states of various devices accompanying this operation will be described.
In a state where a game (variable game) can be started, to set the number of bets, either the BET button 28 or the MAXBET button 29 is operated. When the BET button 28 is operated, credits equivalent to the number of one bet (one medal) from the stored and stored credits are set as the number of bets (the number of bets). Further, when the MAXBET button 29 is operated, credits corresponding to the maximum bet number that can be set in the target game (variable game) from the stored credits are set as the bet number (bet number). It should be noted that the pachi-slot 10 of the present embodiment allows a variable game with 3 bets.

  Also, in the pachislot machine 10, it is possible to set the number of bets by inserting a number of medals corresponding to the number of bets from the medal insertion slot 27, and when inserting one medal, the number of bets for one bet. Is set, and when three medals are inserted, the number of bets for three bets is set. 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 27, they are stored as credits when using the credit function. On the other hand, when the credit function is not used, the player pays out (returns) to the player from the medal discharge port 36 along a route (not shown).

  In the pachi-slot 10 of the present embodiment, four pay lines are defined as shown in FIG. When the BET button 28 and the MAXBET button 29 are operated by the player, the respective bets are set and the four pay lines are set to be valid. When a winning line is activated, a combination of symbols displayed on the winning line is activated, and control (such as award medal payout) according to the combination of symbols displayed on the effective winning line is performed. Done. The variable game in this embodiment is configured so that four pay lines are always valid.

  If the bet number is set as described above and the operation of the start lever 32 can be accepted, that is, if the player performs the start operation of operating the start lever 32 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 33L, 33C, 33R can be accepted. Then, when each stop button 33L, 33C, 33R is operated by the player, each corresponding reel is stopped, and symbols are displayed on the upper, middle and lower rows of the corresponding row from the fluoroscopic window 16.

  When all of the reels are stopped, a combination of symbols that are stopped and displayed on any of the activated pay lines forms a predetermined award mode. A prize is awarded to the player. For example, when award medals are awarded as prizes, the number of medals corresponding to the winning prize form is awarded to the player as prize medals. In particular, when a combination of predetermined symbols is displayed and a bonus combination (BN combination) is won, unlike a general game, a bonus that is advantageous to the player, that is, a large amount of prize medals can be obtained. A game is generated and a bonus game is given to the player. The general game refers to a game (variable game) that is not a bonus game.

  In the pachislot machine 10 of the present embodiment, one change game (game) is started with the start operation of the start lever 32 as a start trigger, and the combination of symbols is stopped (stopped) by the stop operation of the stop buttons 33L, 33C, 33R. A variable game (game) is performed in which the game is played once. When award medals are paid out according to the combination of symbols, one variation game (game) is ended with the completion of the payout of the prize medals as an end opportunity.

In the pachi-slot 10 of this embodiment, the combination of symbols that are stopped and displayed on the winning line will be described with reference to FIG.
FIG. 4 shows a combination of symbols indicating combinations of symbols to be stopped and displayed on the winning line based on the winning combination determined internally (stop result) and awards corresponding to the combinations of symbols.

  In the present embodiment, when none of the symbol combinations corresponding to the winning combination shown in FIG. 4 is stopped and displayed on the valid winning line, one or more prize medals are not awarded to the player. It is like that. In the following, the symbol combination in the case where the winning line is formed by the symbol combination not corresponding to any of those shown in FIG.

  Further, when [Cherry / ANY / ANY] is stopped and displayed on any winning line, it is determined that nine award medals are paid out according to the gaming state. In this case, the symbol that is stopped and displayed at each stop position of the middle reel 13C and the right reel 13R forming the winning line may be any symbol (“ANY”). Hereinafter, a combination of symbols when a winning line is formed by [Cherry / ANY / ANY] is indicated as “cherry stop eye”. The cherry stop eye is defined as an award mode for winning a prize when the “cherry role” is determined as the winning combination in the internal lottery.

  Further, when [Watermelon / Watermelon / Watermelon] is stopped and displayed on any winning line, it is determined that 3 or 15 award medals are paid out according to the gaming state. Hereinafter, a combination of symbols when a winning line is formed by [watermelon / watermelon / watermelon] is referred to as “watermelon stop eye”. The watermelon stop eye is determined as an award mode for winning a prize when the “watermelon combination” is determined as the winning combination in the internal lottery.

  Further, when [Bell / Bell / Bell] is stopped and displayed on any winning line, it is determined that nine award medals are paid out according to the gaming state. Hereinafter, a combination of symbols when a winning line is formed by [Bell Bell Bell] will be referred to as a “bell stop eye”. The bell stop eye is determined as an award mode to be awarded when any of the “right correct bell role”, “middle correct bell role”, and “right correct bell role” is determined as a winning combination in the internal lottery. It has been. Further, in the present embodiment, the bell stop eye is defined as an award mode for winning even when the “cherry role” is determined as the winning combination in the internal lottery. In this embodiment, the same number of award medals are paid out in the winning of the bell role and the winning of the cherry role.

  Therefore, the “cherry role”, “watermelon role”, “left correct answer bell role”, “middle correct answer bell role”, and “right correct answer bell role” in this embodiment are combinations of symbols that are stopped and displayed on the winning line. The winning combination (payout combination) is determined to pay out the award medal based on the above. Further, in the following description, when “bell role” is simply indicated, “left correct bell role”, “middle correct bell role”, and “right correct bell role” are indicated.

  In addition, when [Replay / Replay / Replay] is stopped and displayed on any winning line, the player automatically sets the bet number without betting the number of bets and The provision of replays for playing a variable game is provided. Hereinafter, a combination of symbols when a winning line is formed by [Replay / Replay / Replay] is referred to as “replay stop eye”. The replay stop eye is determined as an award mode for winning a prize when “normal replay role” is determined as a winning combination in the internal lottery.

  Further, when [Replay / Replay / Blank] is stopped and displayed on any winning line, it is determined that a replay is given. Hereinafter, a combination of symbols when a winning line is formed by [Replay / Replay / Blank] will be referred to as a “rush replay stop eye”. And the rush replay stop eye is determined as an award mode to be awarded when “rush replay roles 1 to 6” are determined.

  For this reason, the “normal replay combination” and the “rush replay combination 1 to 6” in the present embodiment are determined to give a replay based on a combination of symbols stopped and displayed on the winning line (replay) Role). When a re-game is awarded, the player can play the next variable game without betting the number of bets. When the bet number is set by replaying, the same bet number as set in the variable game that has been given the opportunity to replay is set. In the replay role (replaying role), the player can only play the next variable game with the same number of bets as the variable game for which the replay role is stopped and displayed. Not paid out. That is, the player does not acquire a prize medal depending on the winning of the replay role. In the following description, when “replay combination (or replay combination)” is simply indicated, “normal replay combination” and “rush replay combinations 1 to 6” are illustrated. Moreover, in the following description, when it only shows "the rush replay combination", "the rush replay combination 1-6" is shown.

In the present embodiment, the “cherry role”, “watermelon role”, “bell role”, and “replay role (replay role)” described above are small roles.
When [Seven Seven] is stopped and displayed on any winning line, a bonus game is started (occurred) and a “bonus game (hereinafter referred to as“ BN game ”) is given. It is stipulated to do. Hereinafter, a combination of symbols when a winning line is formed by [Seven Seven Seven] will be referred to as “BN stop eye”. The BN stop eye is determined as an award mode for winning a prize when “BN role” is determined as a winning combination in the internal lottery.

In the present embodiment, the BN combination is a winning combination (bonus combination) that triggers (starts) the BN game as a gaming state.
In addition, the pachislot 10 according to the present embodiment has an RT function (a replay role probability change) that controls a general game other than a BN game as a game state by changing the winning probability of a replay role (normal replay role, rush replay role) Function). 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. Specifically, in the general game by the RT function, there are a case where it is controlled by RT1 game and a case where it is controlled by RT2 game. In the following description, when “RT1 game” is simply indicated, it indicates a general game controlled by RT1 game, and when “RT2 game” is simply indicated, it indicates a general game controlled by RT2 game. Become.

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

  Connected to the main control board 40 are each reel (left reel 13L, middle reel 13C, and right reel 13R) constituting the drum unit 13, reel sensors SE1 to SE3, medal sensor SE4, sub control board 41, and hopper 38. Yes. The main control board 40 is connected with various display LEDs 20 a to 20 d provided on the central panel 15, a betting number display unit 21, a stored number display unit 22, a prize number display unit 23, and a game information display unit 24. Yes. Further, the BET button 28, the MAXBET button 29, the settlement switch 31, the start lever 32, and the stop buttons 33L, 33C, and 33R are connected to the main control board 40. Further, the effect display device 14 is connected to the sub control board 41. Further, the sub-control board 41 is connected to the speaker 18 and various lamps R.

Hereinafter, the main control board 40 will be described.
The main control board 40 includes a main control CPU 40a, and a main control ROM 40b and a main control RAM 40c are connected to the main control CPU 40a. The main control CPU 40a sequentially updates the values of various random numbers such as a winning combination determination random number every predetermined cycle, sets the updated values in the setting area of the main control RAM 40c, and rewrites the values before the update. . The winning combination determination random number is a random number used when the main control CPU 40a determines a combination (winning combination) according to the winning combination determination table.

  The main control CPU 40a receives first to third position signals from the reel sensors SE1 to SE3 connected to the main control CPU 40a in accordance with the symbol (rotational position of each rotating reel) displayed on the see-through window 16. It has come to be. 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 board 40 (main control CPU 40a) every time the medal sensor SE4 detects a medal from the connected medal sensor SE4. It has become.

  Further, when the connected BET button 28, MAXBET button 29, checkout switch 31, start lever 32, and stop buttons 33L, 33C, and 33R are operated, the main control CPU 40a indicates that each button has been operated. Various operation signals are input. A hopper 38 is connected to the main control CPU 40a.

  The main control ROM 40b stores a main control program for controlling the pachislot 10. In addition, the main control ROM 40b stores a plurality of winning combination determination tables in which internal winning probabilities for each gaming state and for each winning combination are determined as an allocation range of winning combination determination random numbers. Further, in the main control ROM 40b, a stop table of symbol combinations for each combination is determined in advance. The stop table is a table in which symbols to be stopped and displayed are determined for each combination according to the operation timing when the stop buttons 33L, 33C, and 33R are operated by the player. The main control RAM 40c stores (sets) various information that is appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachislot 10.

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

In addition, for the winning combination, combination information (such as a flag) that is set when the winning is determined by internal lottery is determined for each winning combination.
The BN combination is determined to be a single winning in which information indicating the winning of the BN combination (“BN flag”) is set as the combination information.

  In addition, when the role of cherry is determined to be duplicated winning in which information indicating the winning of the cherry role and information indicating the winning of the BN role (“cherry flag + BN flag”) are set as the role information, There is a case where it is determined to be a single winning in which information (“cherry flag”) indicating the winning of the cherry role is set as information. For this reason, the winning of the cherry role due to duplicate winning is also the winning of the BN role. The value of the random number assigned to each of the cherry combination by the double winning and the cherry combination by the single winning is different.

Further, it is stipulated that the watermelon combination is a single winning in which information indicating the winning of the watermelon combination (“watermelon flag”) is set as the combination information.
In addition, it is stipulated that the winning combination of the bell is a single winning in which information indicating the winning of the winning bell (“bell flag”) is set as the winning information.

The normal replay combination is determined to be a single winning in which information indicating the winning of the normal replay combination (“normal replay flag”) is set as the combination information.
In addition, it is stipulated that for the rush replay role, information indicating the winning of the rush replay role and information indicating the winning of the normal replay role (“rush replay flag + normal replay flag”) are set as role information. Yes. In the following, when it is shown that the winning replay role is won, the time when the normal replay role is simultaneously won is also shown.

  In the pachi-slot 10 of the present embodiment, in the stop control of each reel, which will be described later, when the combination information of the BN combination and the small combination is set, the small combination is given priority over the BN combination. ing. For this reason, when winning a cherry role as a double winner, the winning of the cherry role is prioritized over the BN role, so the player is expressed as if he is also winning the cherry role. The

  If it is a general game, the winning combination determination table T1 is associated with the RT1 game, and the winning combination determination table T2 is associated with the RT2 game. In the case of a BN game, a winning combination determination table T3 is associated.

  Therefore, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 6, in the general game, the winning probability of the replay role (total) is RT2 game (winning role determination table T2), which is higher than that of RT1 game (winning role determination table T1). As a result, the winning combination random numbers are distributed. In the general game, the winning combination determination random number is distributed so that the winning probability of the normal replay combination is the highest in the RT2 game (winning combination determination table T2). Also, in the general game, the winning combination determination random number is set so that the winning probability of the rush replay combination is the highest in the RT1 game (winning combination determination table T1) and can be won only in the RT1 game (winning combination determination table T1). It is distributed. In the RT1 game (winning role determination table T1), the winning role determination random numbers are distributed so that the winning probabilities of the rush replay roles 1 to 6 have the same probability. In the BN game (winning role determination table T3), the winning role determination random numbers are distributed so that the replay role is not a lottery target.

  For this reason, in this embodiment, the winning probability of the replay role (total) is set to the high probability lottery state in the RT2 game, while the winning probability of the replay role (total) is set to the low probability lottery state in other than the RT2 game. Is set. In this embodiment, the winning probability of the normal replay role is set to the high probability lottery state in the RT2 game, and the winning probability of the rush replay role is set to the high probability lottery state in the RT1 game.

  As a result, in the pachi-slot 10 of the present embodiment, in the RT2 game in which the winning probability of the replay role (summation) is the highest in general games, the medals held by the player are consumed (inserted) as much as the replay is easily given. It is possible to give a player a profit that the player can be reduced. As a result, in the RT2 game, it is possible to give the player a chance to increase the number of medals by receiving the BN lottery while suppressing consumption (injection) of medals owned by the player. Therefore, the RT2 game is a game state (control state) that is advantageous to the player as compared with other game states in the general game.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 6, in the BN game (winning combination determination table T3), the winning probability of the bell combination (total) is larger than that in the general game (winning combination determination tables T1 and T2). Random numbers that determine the winning combination are distributed so as to increase. In each gaming state (winning role determination tables T1 to T3), if the winning probabilities for the left correct bell role, the middle correct bell role, and the right correct bell role are the same game state, the winning role is the same. A random number is assigned. In the BN game (winning role determination table T3), the winning role determination random numbers are distributed so that the bell role is a main lottery object.

  In the pachi-slot 10 of this embodiment, in the BN game where the winning probability of the bell role (total) is greatly increased as compared to the general game, the medal possessed by the player is easily obtained because it is easy to win the bell role and easily obtain the award medal. It is possible to give the player a profit that it can be increased. As a result, in the BN game, the player can be given a chance to increase the number of medals held by the player. Therefore, the BN game is a game state (control state) that is more advantageous to the player than the general game. Then, the player plays a variable game for the purpose of winning a bonus game by winning the BN role.

  Further, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 6, the general game (winning combination determination tables T1, T2) is configured such that only the cherry combination can be duplicated with the BN combination. In other words, in the present embodiment, the cherry winning combination is configured such that the rate of overlapping winning with the BN winning combination is higher than that of other small winning combinations. For this reason, in the pachislot 10 of this embodiment, when winning the cherry role, the player can be expected not only to win the cherry role but also to the BN role. In the present embodiment, a cherry winning combination that may have a winning combination with a BN winning combination is a special winning combination.

  In the general game (winning role determination tables T1, T2), the winning probability of the BN role is the sum of the winning probability (1/800) of the BN role and the winning probability (1/200) of the cherry role that is a double win ( 1/160). Further, in the general game (winning role determination tables T1, T2), the winning probability of the cherry role to be a single winning is 1/100 (1/100) and the winning probability of the watermelon role is 1/100 (1/100) ). In addition, the BN game (winning role determination table T3) stipulates that the BN role and the replay role are not subject to the lottery drawing of the role lottery, and the winning probability of the cherry role for the single winning is 1/100 (1 / 100th) ), The winning probability of the watermelon role is set to 1/100 (1/100). Further, in the winning combination determination table in the bonus waiting state to be described later, the winning combination probability of the small combination is set to a predetermined probability without setting the BN combination (including the cherry combination to be a double winning combination) as a lottery target.

Hereinafter, the sub control board 41 will be described.
The sub-control board 41 includes a sub-control CPU 41a, and a sub-control ROM 41b and a sub-control RAM 41c are connected to the sub-control CPU 41a. The sub-control ROM 41b stores sub-control programs for performing various game effects. 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 18, and a light emission effect indicating the light emission mode of various lamps R. 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, in the sub control RAM 41c, sub state information (flags, etc.) relating to the gaming state is stored (set) by the sub control CPU 41a.

Hereinafter, processing related to the variable game executed by the main control CPU 40a based on the main control program will be described.
First, when various operation signals are input, the main control CPU 40a executes predetermined control determined in the various operation signals. The main control CPU 40a displays various display LEDs 20a to 20d, a bet number display unit 21, a stored number display unit 22, a prize number display unit 23, and a game information display unit 24 by inputting various operation signals and various controls. Execute control each time. When the main control CPU 40a pays out an award medal based on a prize-type winning, the main control CPU 40a outputs a drive signal to the hopper 38 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 38 at the time of credit settlement, and controls the player to pay out medals for the credit.

  The main control CPU 40a sets the bet number when a medal is inserted from the medal insertion slot 27 or when an operation signal of each BET button 28, 29 is input. Further, the main control CPU 40a updates the number of credits each time the BET buttons 28 and 29 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, in a state where the game can be started, the main control CPU 40a performs a role lottery (internal lottery) when an operation signal of the start lever 32 is input. Then, the main control CPU 40a acquires the value of the winning combination determination random number from the main control RAM 40c, and the value belongs to the range of each winning combination value in the winning combination determination table stored in the main control ROM 40b. A role lottery is performed to determine whether or not there is. In the role lottery, the main control CPU 40a determines the winning combination using the winning combination determination table corresponding to the gaming state. The main control CPU 40a sets state information (such as a flag) indicating a gaming state in the main control RAM 40c. The main control CPU 40a grasps the gaming state from the state information. In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 40a for performing the lottery function functions as the winning combination lottery means.

  When determining the winning combination, the main control CPU 40a stores (sets) in the main control RAM 40c role information (such as a flag) indicating the type of the determined winning combination. When the BN flag (BN role information) is set as the role information, the main control CPU 40a carries over the BN flag in the main control RAM 40c until the BN role is won. The state where the BN flag is carried over in this way is a bonus standby state in which the BN winning combination is on standby. On the other hand, when the winning of the small role is determined, the main control CPU 40a becomes small in the main control RAM 40c with the end of the variable game (one time) subject to the role lottery regardless of whether or not the small role is won. The role information (flag) of the role is deleted.

  For this reason, the BN combination (BN combination based on single winning or BN combination based on overlapping winning of the Cherry combination) is a combination that can be carried over the variable game until the winning is determined by the combination lottery. On the other hand, in the small role, the winning determination by the role lottery is valid only in one variation game, and it becomes a combination that cannot be carried over the subsequent variation game regardless of whether or not it is won.

  Subsequently, the main control CPU 40a controls each reel so as to start the rotation operation of each reel in a state where the wait time has elapsed since the end of the immediately preceding variable game. Further, the main control CPU 40a instructs the start of the variable game in accordance with the start of the rotation operation of each reel, and sub-controls the variable game start command indicating the lottery result of the role lottery and the gaming state in which the variable game is performed. The data is output to the substrate 41 (sub control CPU 41a). If there is a BN combination that has been carried over, the variable game start command also indicates the combination information.

  Subsequently, when the player inputs various operation signals of the stop buttons 33L, 33C, and 33R, the main control CPU 40a performs control (stop control) for stopping the reel corresponding to the operation signal. Then, the main control CPU 40a grasps the change status of each reel during the change of each reel and the stop status of each reel during the stop of each reel from the position signal from the reel sensor corresponding to each reel. ing. The main control CPU 40a maintains the rotating operation without performing stop control for the rotating reel until various operation signals are input from the stop buttons 33L, 33C, and 33R.

Next, stop control performed by the main control CPU 40a will be described.
Based on the determined winning combination, the main control CPU 40a stops each reel within a predetermined range (maximum of 4 symbols) from the timing at which each stop button 33L, 33C, 33R is operated by the player. Stop the combination of symbols. When the main control CPU 40a stops each reel being rotated, 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 33L, 33C, 33R. Perform stop control to display For this reason, each reel does not necessarily stop at the timing of the stop operation by the player with the stop buttons 33L, 33C, 33R, 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 In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 40a that performs stop control for the corresponding reel based on the operation of the stop buttons 33L, 33C, 33R with the control content according to the lottery result of the role lottery functions as the stop control means.

  For this reason, in each reel, if the other types of symbols sandwiched between the types of symbols to be stopped do not have seven or more parts, as a result of slip control, the reels are stopped on any winning line. The types of symbols can be stopped and displayed. On the other hand, in each reel, if the other types of symbols sandwiched between the types of symbols to be stopped have seven or more portions, they are stopped at any winning line even with slip control. There are cases where it is not possible to stop the display of types of symbols.

  Then, the main control CPU 40a stops and displays the BN stop eye when the stop operation timing by the player is performed at a predetermined timing when winning the BN role (carrying over the winning combination). On the other hand, the main control CPU 40a indicates that there is a possibility of winning the BN role if the timing of the stop operation by the player is not performed at a predetermined timing when the BN role is won (carrying over the winning). Stop the “chance eyes”. Note that this “chance” is not stopped when the winning combination is won. In this case, a BN combination is missed (combination of combination information) is generated.

  Further, the main control CPU 40a stops and displays the cherry stop eye when the timing of the stop operation by the player is performed at a predetermined timing when the cherry role is won (single winning or overlapping winning). On the other hand, the main control CPU 40a stops and displays the bell 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 embodiment, the cherry stop eyes or the bell stop eyes are stopped and displayed regardless of the timing of the stop operation by the player. In this embodiment, if the stop operation is appropriately performed, the bell stop eyes are often stopped and displayed.

  Further, the main control CPU 40a is configured to preferentially win the small combination when setting the combination information of the BN combination and the small combination. For this reason, the main control CPU 40a wins the BN role redundantly by displaying the cherry stop eye or the bell stop eye in a stopped state regardless of the timing of the stop operation by the player when the cherry role is won by the duplicate winning. Even if it is, the BN stop eye is not stopped and displayed. If the cherry stop or bell stop is stopped based on the winning of the cherry role (single winning or duplicate winning) in this way, it is determined whether the winning of the cherry role by the single winning or the cherry by the double winning It is possible to make a player expect to win the BN role without allowing the player to know whether the role is won (the BN role is also won).

  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.

Further, when neither winning combination (BN combination and small combination) is determined (at the time of winning the winning combination), the main control CPU 40a stops and displays the stopping stop eye.
Next, stop control at the time of winning of the bell role (left correct bell role, middle correct bell role, and right correct bell role) and replay role (normal replay role and rush replay roles 1 to 6) will be described.

  In the pachislot machine 10 of the present embodiment, when the “left correct bell role”, “middle correct bell role”, and “right correct bell role” are selected, the bell is based on the stop button that is operated first among the three stop buttons. Any one of the stop eyes and the stop eyes is stopped and displayed.

  Then, when winning the right correct bell combination, the bell stop eye is stopped and displayed as a correct answer in the pressing order that the stop button 33L for instructing to stop the left reel 13L is operated first. On the other hand, at the time of winning the right correct bell combination, the operation of any one of the stop buttons 33C and 33R instructing to stop other than the left reel 13L is operated first.

  Further, when the middle correct bell combination is won, the bell stop eye is stopped and displayed with the stop button 33C for instructing to stop the middle reel 13C being operated first as a correct push order. On the other hand, when winning the middle correct answer bell combination, any one of the stop buttons 33L and 33R instructing to stop other than the middle reel 13C is operated first, and the stop stop eye is stopped and displayed as an incorrect answer.

  Further, when winning the right correct bell combination, the stop button 33R for instructing to stop the right reel 13R is operated first, and the bell stop eye is stopped and displayed as a correct push order. On the other hand, when winning the right correct bell combination, if one of the stop buttons 33L and 33C for instructing to stop other than the right reel 13R is first operated, the stop stop eye is stopped and displayed as an incorrect answer.

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

  The main control CPU 40a differs in the control performed based on the winning content when the replay combination is won. In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 40a determines the winning of the replaying role having the concept of pushing order with respect to winning among the replaying roles, and simultaneously determines the winning of the normal replaying role (duplicate winning is determined). ing.

  Then, the main control CPU 40a stops and displays the replay stop eye (prize mode) for winning the normal replay role to be selected independently, regardless of the timing of the stop operation by the player, when winning the normal replay role to be selected alone. Let

  Further, in this embodiment, when the rush replay roles 1 to 6 are won, if the operation order (push order) of the stop buttons operated by the three stop buttons is correct, the rush replay stop eye is stopped and displayed.

  Then, when the rush replay combination 1 is won, the stop rush replay stop is displayed with the fact that each stop button is operated in the order in which the left reel 13L → the middle reel 13C → the right reel 13R is instructed to stop.

  In addition, when the rush replay combination 2 is won, the stop rush replay stop is displayed with each stop button being operated in the order in which the left reel 13L, the right reel 13R, and the middle reel 13C are stopped.

  In addition, when the rush replay combination 3 is won, the stop rush replay stop is displayed with each stop button being operated in the order in which the right reel 13R, the left reel 13L, and the middle reel 13C are instructed to stop.

  In addition, when the rush replay role 4 is won, the rush replay stop eye is stopped and displayed by pressing each stop button in the order in which the right reel 13R, the middle reel 13C, and the left reel 13L are instructed to stop.

  In addition, when the rush replay combination 5 is won, the stop of the rush replay is stopped and displayed by pressing each stop button being operated in the order in which the middle reel 13C → the left reel 13L → the right reel 13R is stopped.

  In addition, when the rush replay combination 6 is won, the rush replay stop eye is stopped and displayed by pressing each stop button in the order in which the middle reel 13C → the right reel 13R → the left reel 13L are stopped.

  Then, the main control CPU 40a stops displaying the rush replay stop eye (prize mode) for winning the rush replay role regardless of the timing of the stop operation by the player if the push order is correct when the rush replay role is won. Let On the other hand, the main control CPU 40a stops replay as a prize for a normal replay role that is a double win regardless of the timing of the stop operation by the player if the push order is incorrect when the promoted replay role or rush replay role is won. The eye (prize mode) is stopped and displayed.

  Subsequently, the main control CPU 40a makes a winning determination when all the reels are stopped and the symbol combination is stopped and displayed. Then, the main control CPU 40a reads out the combination information from the main control RAM 40c, and performs a winning determination to determine whether the combination of symbols corresponding to the read combination information (winning combination) is stopped and displayed on the winning line. 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 as each reel is stopped, and the combination is useful. It is determined whether or not the prize mode corresponds to the information (winning combination). The main control CPU 40a determines winning (affirmative) when the combination of symbols stopped and displayed on the winning line is the winning mode corresponding to the winning information (winning winning combination), while corresponding to the winning information (winning winning combination). When it is not a prize mode to be performed, it is determined that the prize is not won (denial).

  The main control CPU 40a performs control in accordance with the award mode when determining the winning in the winning determination. The main control CPU 40a performs control for shifting the gaming state and control for paying out prize medals in accordance with the prize mode. The main control CPU 40a outputs a winning instruction command indicating that a winning has been made to the sub-control board 41 (sub-control CPU 41a) when the winning is determined by the winning determination. By the winning instruction command, the sub control board 41 (sub control CPU 41a) recognizes that the winning combination designated by the variable game start command has won. In addition, in the winning instruction command, the sub-control board 41 (sub-control CPU 41a) can be specified with respect to which stop eye (winning mode) is won along with winning.

  Specifically, the main control CPU 40a controls the gaming state to shift from the next variable game to the BN game when determining the winning of the BN combination (single winning or overlapping winning). Then, the main control CPU 40a performs BN game control. In the BN game control, the main control CPU 40a starts counting the number of BN payouts of award medals awarded (paid out) to the player from the first variation game after the start of the BN game. In the BN game control, the main control CPU 40a adds and updates the BN payout number every time a prize medal is awarded to the player in the BN game variation game. Then, the main control CPU 40a ends the BN game with the end of the variable game in which the BN payout number exceeds the maximum payout number (315 in this embodiment).

  Further, the main control CPU 40a performs control for paying out nine award medals when determining the winning of a cherry role (single winning or overlapping winning). Further, the main control CPU 40a performs control for paying out 3 or 15 award medals in accordance with the gaming state when determining the winning of the watermelon role. On the other hand, the main control CPU 40a performs control not to give one or more prize medals when the watermelon winning combination is not determined based on the shift stop time when the watermelon winning combination is determined (when the watermelon winning is determined to be missed). .

  The main control CPU 40a performs control for paying out nine award medals when determining the winning of the bell role. On the other hand, the main control CPU 40a performs control not to give one or more award medals when the winning of the bell role is not determined based on the stoppage of the shift and when the winning of the bell role is not determined (when the missing of the bell role is determined). .

  Further, the main control CPU 40a performs control for replaying the next variable game when determining the winning of the normal replay combination (single winning or overlapping winning). In the control for replaying, the main control CPU 40a sets the same bet number as the variable game for which the winning is determined and sets the bet number in the control for replaying. 1 is used as an opportunity to end one variation game. Further, when determining the winning of the rush replay role, the main control CPU 40a performs control for replaying the next variable game, and ends the RT1 game to shift from the next variable game to the RT2 game. Control the state.

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

  The main control CPU 40a makes a transition from the next variable game to the BN game (BN) in response to the winning of the BN role won in the general game. Then, when the BN game ends, the main control CPU 40a shifts from the next variable game to the RT2 game regardless of the game state at the time of winning.

  When the main control CPU 40a shifts to the RT2 game, the main control CPU 40a maintains the RT2 game for 50 times while the RT2 game is played 50 times, and causes the RT2 game to be played 50 times (RT2 game). The transition from the next variation game to the RT1 game is triggered by the end of the 50th variation game from the transition. During this RT2 game, the normal replay role can be won as a replay role, while the RT2 game is maintained even if the replay stop eye is stopped and displayed. For this reason, in the RT2 game in the present embodiment, the upper limit number of times is set to “50 times (finite)” with respect to the number of variable games to be given. When the main control CPU 40a shifts to the RT2 game, the main control CPU 40a starts counting the number of executions of the changed game during RT2 and grasps the trigger for the transition to the RT1 game based on the number of executions during RT2. The number of executions during RT1 is cleared (erased) by winning the BN game.

  In addition, when the main control CPU 40a shifts to the RT1 game, the main control CPU 40a shifts to the RT2 game from the next variable game in response to the winning of the rush replay role due to the stop of the rush replay based on the winning of the rush replay role. On the other hand, when the main control CPU 40a shifts to the RT1 game, the main control CPU 40a continues the RT1 game when the normal replay combination is won by the replay stop eye based on the normal replay combination.

  In the present embodiment, during the RT1 game, as shown in the winning combination determination table T1, a normal replay combination by a single winning and a normal replay combination or a rush replay winning by a double winning can be won as replaying combinations. Further, in the RT2 game, as shown in the winning combination determination table T2, the rush replay combination cannot be determined. For this reason, it is possible to shift to the RT2 game only after the end of the BN game or after the winning of the rush replay role in the RT1 game. Then, after the transition from the RT2 game to the RT1 game, the entry replay combination wins, so that the transition to the RT2 game is made again.

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 sub-control CPU 41a controls the display contents of the effect display device 14 so as to execute various effects based on the contents specified in the commands. In addition, when the state instruction command is input, the sub control CPU 41a stores (sets) sub state information indicating which gaming state is controlled in the sub control RAM 41c. The sub control CPU 41a grasps the gaming state managed by the main control CPU 40a based on the sub state information. The sub-control CPU 41a performs control related to various effects every time a variable game start command is input.

  Then, the sub control CPU 41a controls the effect state of the effect display device 14 into a plurality of types according to the gaming state controlled by the main control CPU 40a. The player plays a variable game (game) according to the effect state of the effect display device 14. And in the production | presentation state in the pachi-slot 10 of this embodiment, a player is made to grasp | ascertain a game state from the kind, or the production which a player can play a game advantageously is performed.

  The production states in the present embodiment are classified into a plurality of types (three types) as shown in FIG. The effect state includes a normal effect state that can be performed when the game state is a general game and an RT1 game. In the effect display device 14 in the normal effect state, “normal” is displayed as an image so as to be the display screen Ga for the normal effect state. The effect state includes an ART effect state that is performed when the game state is a general game and an RT2 game. In the ART effect state, the effect display device 14 displays “ART” as an image so as to be a display screen Gb for the ART effect state. The effect state includes a BN effect state that is performed when the game state is a BN game. In the effect display device 14 in the BN effect state, “bonus (BN)” is displayed as an image so that the display screen Gc for the BN effect state is obtained.

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

Hereinafter, the control contents in each effect state will be described together with the display effects in the effect display device 14.
Then, the sub-control CPU 41a in the present embodiment shifts the effect state controlled in the mode shown in FIG. 8 as a result of performing the control in each effect state described below. In FIG. 8, the game state to which the effect state is shifted is shown in “parentheses”.

First, the control contents in the normal performance state will be described.
When the gaming state is the RT1 game, the sub control CPU 41a controls to the normal performance state.

  Then, when the sub control CPU 41a is controlled to the normal performance state, the performance display device 14 causes the performance based on the designated winning combination and the performance based on the winning of the winning combination. Controls the display content of. Then, the sub-control CPU 41a controls to the BN effect state in response to an instruction for winning the BN role.

  Further, when the winning of the rush replay role is designated, the sub-control CPU 41a navigates the operation method (stop button pressing order) that is the correct push order for stopping and displaying the rush replay stop eye at the time of winning ( Navigating) may be performed. In this Lip Navi production, the winning replay role is also notified.

  The Lip Navi effect in the present embodiment is performed by the effect display device 14. In the effect display device 14, as shown in FIG. 9A, three images simulating stop buttons are displayed side by side, and numbers “1”, “2”, and “3” are attached to each of the images. A Lip Navi production will be performed. In FIG. 9A, “1” is attached to the right, “2” is attached to the center, and “3” is attached to the left, so that the stop button 33R should be operated first, and the stop The player is made aware that the buttons 33R → stop button 33C → stop button 33L should be operated in this order.

  Then, the sub-control CPU 41a confirms whether or not the right of the Lip Navi effect has been acquired when the winning of the rush replay role is designated. The sub-control CPU 41a sets information regarding whether or not the right of the Lip navigator effect has been acquired in the sub-control RAM 41c. The sub-control CPU 41a performs the Lip navigator effect if the right of the Lip navigator effect is acquired, and does not perform the Lip navigator effect unless the right of the Lip navigator effect is acquired.

  Then, in the case where the sub-control CPU 41a performs the Lip Navi effect, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the display content of the effect display device 14 so that the Lip Navi effect is performed with the start of the variable game. Specifically, the sub-control CPU 41a performs operations in the order of the stop button 33L → the stop button 33C → the stop button 33R, for example, if the winning entry of the rush replay role 1 is designated when performing the Lip navigator effect. Make a lip navigator effect.

  Then, the sub-control CPU 41a controls to the ART effect state in response to the winning of the rush replay role (stop display of the rush replay stop). In this case, the gaming state shifts from the RT1 game to the RT2 game. On the other hand, the sub-control CPU 41a continues the normal effect state when winning the normal replay role (stop display of replay stop). In this case, the gaming state of the RT1 game is continued.

  As described above, in the variable game controlled to the normal performance state, the Lip Navi effect may be performed when the rush replay role is won. Then, when the sub-control CPU 41a is controlled to the normal effect state, if the right of the Lip navigator effect has been acquired, the sub-control CPU 41a causes the Lip navigator effect to be performed at the time of winning the rush replay role until it is controlled to the ART effect state. For this reason, in a variable game that is in the normal effect state and has acquired the right of the Lip Navi effect, the game state can be shifted to the RT2 game by performing the game according to the Lip Navi effect. For this reason, the situation in which the right of the Lip Navi effect is acquired in the normal effect state is advantageous to the player.

  The sub-control CPU 41a is configured not to accompany the Lip navigator effect unless the right of the Lip navigator effect is acquired when the winning of the rush replay role that requires the pressing order of the stop button in the winning is designated. Further, the sub-control CPU 41a is configured not to accompany an effect of navigating (pushing) the pushing order even if the winning of the bell combination requiring the pushing order of the stop button is designated at the time of winning. For this reason, in the normal production state, the player can win these in a scene that happens to be in the correct order when they win the bell role or the rush replay role (not acquiring the right of the Lip Navi production).

Next, the contents of control in the ART effect state will be described.
The sub control CPU 41a controls the ART effect state while the game state is the RT2 game.

  When the sub-control CPU 41a controls from the other effect state to the ART effect state, the sub-control RAM 41c sets “50 times” as the ART continuation number, and the sub-control RAM 41c sets “the number of execution times during ART”. Set “0 times”. Note that the number of ART continuations in this embodiment is the number of times that the game state continues after the transition to the RT2 game, and the sub-control is performed in synchronization with the main control CPU 40a controlling the game state to the RT2 game. The CPU 41a controls the effect state to the ART effect state.

  Further, the sub-control CPU 41a starts counting the number of executions of the variable game during the ART performed from the first variable game after starting the control of the ART effect state. The sub-control CPU 41a adds and updates the number of executions during ART every time the variable game controlled to the ART effect state is performed. The sub-control CPU 41a also notifies the player of these through the effect display device 14 based on the number of executions during ART and the number of ART continuations. Thereby, the player grasps the number of times (the remaining number of times) that the variable game controlled to the ART effect state is continued.

  The sub-control CPU 41a determines that the game state is a changeable game in which the transition from the RT2 game to the RT1 game is specified (in this case, the number of executions during ART matches the number of ART continuations set in the sub-control RAM 41c). The control of the ART effect state is ended with the end of the variable game), and the next variable game is controlled to the normal effect state.

  In the pachi-slot 10 of the present embodiment, a game in which a variable game of an ART effect state is performed using an RT2 game in which the upper limit number is set (“50 times”) and the ART continuation number is one set (one unit). Realize the sex.

  When the sub-control CPU 41a is controlled to the ART effect state, the effect display device 14 causes the effect based on the designated winning combination and the effect to be performed based on the winning of the winning combination. Controls the display content of. Then, the sub-control CPU 41a controls to the BN effect state in response to an instruction for winning the BN role. The sub-control CPU 41a clears (erases) the ART continuation count and the ART execution count when controlling from the ART effect state to the BN effect state. In the present embodiment, after the RT2 game is terminated by the transition of the BN game, after the BN game is terminated, the transition to the RT2 game in which the number of executions during RT2 is newly started is performed. It is controlled (set) to an ART effect state in which counting of the number of executions during ART is newly started.

  Further, the sub-control CPU 41a performs a small role navigation effect for navigating (notifying) that there is a possibility that the winning of the bell role or the normal replay role is selected. There is a case to make it. The sub-control CPU 41a may cause a small role navigation effect to be performed when the winning of the bell role is specified, while the small role navigation effect may not be performed when the winning of the normal replay role is specified. . Further, the sub-control CPU 41a does not perform a yellow navigation effect or a white navigation effect, which will be described later, as a small role navigation effect when the winning of another winning role such as a cherry role is designated, but a small role different from these There is a case where a navigation effect is performed.

  The small role navigation effect in the present embodiment notifies the winning of the bell role by the color to be navigated (color navigation), or notifies the winning of either the bell role or the normal replay role. In addition, the small role navigation effect in this embodiment is an operation method (first operation to be performed in the correct order) for stopping and displaying the bell stop eye at the time of winning the bell role by the push order to navigate (push order navigation). Power stop button). Note that the push order navigation of the small role navigation effect of the present embodiment is a correct push order answer for winning the bell stop eye (bell role) if the winning of the bell role that requires the pressing order of the stop button at the time of winning a prize. The operation method will be notified. On the other hand, if the push order of the small role navigation effect of this embodiment is a win for a normal replay role that does not require the push order of the stop button at the time of winning, the replay stop eye (normal replay role) is won regardless of the push order. However, the operation method is notified.

  Then, the small role navigation effect in the present embodiment is performed by the effect display device 14. In the effect display device 14, as shown in FIGS. 9B and 9C, the small role navigation effect is performed in such a manner that three images simulating the stop button are displayed side by side. Then, in the effect display device 14, a yellow navigation for displaying an image imitating the stop button shown in FIG. 9B in “yellow (hatched line)” or an image imitating the stop button shown in FIG. The small role navigation effect is performed in a mode with white navigation displayed in “white (outlined)”. Further, in the effect display device 14, the small role navigation effect is performed in a mode with push order navigation in which the number “1” is attached to one of the images imitating the stop button. In FIGS. 9B and 9C, “1” is attached to the left of the three, so that the player knows that the stop button 33L should be operated first. In the following description, as shown in FIG. 9B, the small role navigation effect with yellow navigation is indicated as “yellow navigation effect”, and the small role navigation with white navigation as shown in FIG. 9C. The production is shown as “white navigation production”.

  In this way, in the variable game controlled to the ART effect state, a medal that can be won easily by a replay role (in this case, a normal replay role) can be obtained as well as winning a medal by the bell stop eye when the bell role is won. Can also be reduced. For this reason, the ART effect state is a special game state that is advantageous to the player.

  In addition, the sub-control CPU 41a performs a stock lottery for acquiring the right of the Lip Navi effect in accordance with the winning combination designated for winning. When acquiring the right of Lip Navi production in the stock lottery, since the opportunity to control to the ART production state (RT2 game) will be obtained thereafter, the number of variable games played in the ART production state (number of continuations) Will be added and stocked. In the stock lottery according to the present embodiment, not only once but also a plurality of Lipnavi effects can be acquired.

  The sub-control CPU 41a controls a lottery mode for performing stock lottery. The lottery modes in this embodiment are classified into a plurality of types (four types) as shown in FIG. In each of the lottery modes, the effect display device 14 is configured such that the background color of the screen becomes a background color corresponding to the display color Gt for the ART effect state. In FIG. 10B, in mode 1, a “white” background color (outlined), in mode 2, a “blue” background color (horizontal stripes), in mode 3, a “yellow” background color (vertical stripes), and in mode 4, The background color of “red” (diagonal stripes) is defined.

  In the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 41a grasps the lottery mode being controlled by setting a mode flag (information) indicating the type of lottery mode in the sub-control RAM 41c. Then, during the control of the ART effect state, the sub control CPU 41a selects the image display data of the background color corresponding to the mode flag from the image display data for the ART effect state, and the selected image display data. The display content (display screen) of the effect display device 14 is controlled based on the above. Note that the sub-control CPU 41a controls the mode 1 as the initial state of the lottery mode when starting the control of the ART effect state from another effect state (normal effect state or BN effect state). .

  In each of the lottery modes in the present embodiment, the acquisition ratio of the right of the Lip Navi effect by the stock lottery (the rate of addition of the number of variable games to be executed in the ART effect state) is determined to be different from each other. In the order of <mode 2 <mode 3 <mode 4, the acquisition ratio of the right for the Lip Navi effect increases.

  The sub-control CPU 41a shifts the lottery mode in relation to the variable game controlled to the ART effect state. Specifically, the sub-control CPU 41a performs a mode lottery based on the continuous number of consecutive wins of the bell role or cherry role that can stop and display the bell stop eye. In the mode lottery, it is determined (lottery) whether or not to shift to the mode (“mode up”) in which the acquisition ratio of the right of the Lip Navi effect by the stock lottery is set higher than the current lottery mode.

  The sub-control CPU 41a is configured to perform a mode lottery when a win for the bell role or the cherry role is instructed and a continuous winning for the bell role or the cherry role occurs. When the sub-control CPU 41a is instructed to win the bell role or the cherry role, the sub-control RAM 41c counts (counts) the number of consecutive times of the variable game in which these are continuously won. The number of consecutive times is updated by adding 1 when winning the bell role or cherry role, while it is deleted (cleared) when winning (winning) other than the bell role or cherry role or when the bell role is missed, and the initial value (“0 (Zero) ”).

  In the present embodiment, the bell stop eye may be stopped and displayed when the bell role or the cherry role is won. For this reason, in the present embodiment, in the situation where the consecutive winning of the bell combination or the cherry combination occurs, it may occur in a situation where the bell stop eyes or the cherry stop eyes are continuously stopped and displayed. In this embodiment, the winning probability of the cherry role is lower than that of the bell role, and the stop display of the cherry stop eye must be operated at a predetermined timing. Further, in the present embodiment, the number of consecutive times is counted in a scene that is controlled to an ART effect state in which a bell stop eye can be won by a small role navigation effect if a bell role is won. For this reason, in a situation where the number of consecutive times is counted, the player is expressed as if the bell role is continuously winning.

  Then, the sub control CPU 41a performs a mode lottery as shown in FIG. In the present embodiment, random numbers are assigned to “mode up” and “continue (as it is)” in the mode lottery based on the number of consecutive times (the number of consecutive winnings of the bell role or cherry role). Further, as shown in FIG. 10A, the sub-control CPU 41a has a higher acquisition ratio of the right of the right navigation effect by the stock lottery than in the current lottery mode when “mode up” is selected in the mode lottery. Transition to the set mode ("mode up"). On the other hand, the sub-control CPU 41a continues the current lottery mode when “continue (as it is)” in the mode lottery. In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 10A, random numbers are distributed for each consecutive number of times (“2 stations”, “3 stations or more”). The sub-control CPU 41a executes a random number update process (random number generation process) for updating the random number value used for each lottery for each predetermined period. The random numbers used for each lottery are updated every predetermined period and stored in the sub control RAM 41c.

  In the mode lottery according to the present embodiment, the mode can be improved with a probability of 1/10 (a ratio of 10%) if “2 stations”, and the probability of 1/1 (100 when “3 stations or more”). Random numbers are distributed so that the mode is improved at a rate of%). Further, in the mode lottery according to the present embodiment, it is impossible to shift to a mode in which the acquisition ratio of the right of the Lip Navi effect by stock lottery is set lower than the current lottery mode.

  In the mode lottery according to the present embodiment, when the number of consecutive times is “triple”, the mode is improved every time the winning of the bell role or the cherry role continues without interruption from the next variable game. For example, as shown in FIG. 10B, if the current lottery mode is mode 1, the lottery mode is switched to mode 2 when the number of consecutive times is “2 stations” and the mode is up. Up. Subsequently, when the bell role or cherry role wins in the next floating game, the number of consecutive times is “3”, so the lottery mode is mode-up to mode 3 and also in the next floating game. In the case of winning the bell role or the cherry role, the number of consecutive times is “4 (3 or more)”, so the lottery mode is up to mode 4.

  For this reason, in this embodiment, the player is given a chance to mode-up the lottery mode as a privilege for the consecutive winning of the bell role or the cherry role. When the consecutive winning of the bell role or the cherry role occurs and the number of consecutive times reaches the predetermined number of times (double), the player has a chance of mode-up at a rate of 10% as a privilege. Will be granted. In addition, when the winning combination of the bell role or the cherry role occurs, and when the number of consecutive times reaches 3 times or more (three or more) as a predetermined number of times, as a privilege, a chance to improve the mode at a rate of 100% Will be granted to the person. For this reason, in the present embodiment, the bell role or the cherry role is a specific winning combination, while other winning combinations such as a normal replay role are non-specific winning combinations.

  Then, the sub-control CPU 41a controls to the lottery mode that is mode-up from the next variable game, triggered by the mode-up winning by the mode lottery. Thereby, the player can grasp the mode-up in the lottery mode. When the lottery mode is mode 4, the sub-control CPU 41a may not perform the mode lottery itself, or the mode lottery is performed, but all the results are “continue (as is)”. You can also In this embodiment, the sub-control CPU 41a that controls the transition of the lottery mode functions as a mode control unit.

  Further, the sub-control CPU 41a performs an acquisition lottery (stock lottery) as shown in FIGS. In the acquisition lottery, it is determined (lottery) whether or not to acquire the right of Lip Navi production. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 11A, random numbers are assigned to “acquired” and “non-acquired” for each lottery mode based on the winning combination. Further, as shown in FIG. 11B, the sub-control CPU 41a performs the number lottery (stock lottery) when “acquisition” is selected in the acquisition lottery. In the number lottery, the number of rights acquired for the Lip Navi effect is determined (lottery). In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 11B, random numbers are distributed for each acquired number. The sub-control CPU 41a performs stock lottery (acquisition lottery or number lottery) based on the winning regardless of whether or not a prize is won.

  Then, the sub-control CPU 41a performs a stock lottery based on the start of the variable game. In other words, the stock lottery is performed based on the type of the winning combination (including the offending combination) designated. And, if the right of the Lip Navi effect is not acquired in the stock lottery of the present embodiment, the right of the Lip Navi effect cannot be acquired, while if the right of the Lip Navi effect is acquired in the stock lottery, The right is acquired for any one of “1” to “5”.

  In the stock lottery in the present embodiment, random numbers are distributed so that a Lip Navigation effect can be obtained at the time of winning for these roles, a bell role, a cherry role (single winning and duplicate winning), and a watermelon role. . Further, in the stock lottery in the present embodiment, random numbers are distributed so that the right for the Lip Navi effect can be easily acquired in the order of the lottery mode: mode 1 <mode 2 <mode 3 <mode 4. Further, in the stock lottery in the present embodiment, if the lottery mode is mode 4, random numbers are distributed so that the right of the Lip Navi effect is acquired 100% when the winning combination subject to the stock lottery is won. ing. Also, in the stock lottery in this embodiment, the right of Lip Navi production is acquired in the order of winning the winning role <winning the bell role <winning the cherry role (single winning and duplicate winning), then winning the watermelon role. Random numbers are assigned to make it easy. Note that, in the stock lottery in the present embodiment, the normal replay combination that is the subject of the lottery in the RT2 game is not defined as the winning combination that is the subject of the stock lottery.

  Then, the sub-control CPU 41a receives information (flag) that has acquired the right of the Lip Navi effect as many times as the number of winning in the sub-control RAM 41c, when the stock lottery wins “1” to “5”. Set. In addition, when the sub-control CPU 41a has the right of the Lip Navi effect for the amount already acquired, the sub-control CPU 41a updates to the information obtained by adding the number of times won this time. It should be noted that when the right of the Lip Navi effect is acquired, the effect display device 14 is accompanied by an effect of notifying the acquisition of the right of the Lip Navi effect. Thereby, the player can grasp the acquisition of the right of the Lip Navi effect.

Next, the contents of control in the BN effect state will be described.
The sub-control CPU 41a controls to the BN effect state while the game state is BN game.
When the sub-control CPU 41a controls each effect state to the BN effect state, the effect display device 14 notifies the player of the number corresponding to the BN payout number managed by the main control CPU 40a. The sub-control CPU 41a can grasp the number corresponding to the BN payout number managed by the main control CPU 40a as a result of specifying the winning combination and the prize mode from the various commands from the main control CPU 40a. Further, when the end of the BN combination is instructed, the sub control CPU 41a ends the control of the BN effect state and controls the next effect game to the ART effect state. In this case, the gaming state is shifted to RT2 gaming.

  When the sub-control CPU 41a is controlled to the BN effect state, the effect display device 14 causes the effect based on the designated winning combination and the effect to be performed based on the winning of the winning combination. Controls the display content of. Then, the sub-control CPU 41a causes the yellow navigation effect to be executed in the ART effect state when the winning of the bell role is designated. Further, the sub-control CPU 41a performs the same control as the ART effect state with respect to the yellow navigation effect, so the description here is omitted. For this reason, in the variation game controlled to the BN effect state, the award medal can be suitably obtained by the bell stop eye.

Next, the details of control when performing the small role navigation effect during the control in the ART effect state will be described in detail.
When the winning of the bell role is designated, the sub-control CPU 41a causes either the yellow navigation effect or the white navigation effect as the small role navigation effect related to the variable game controlled to the ART effect state. Specifically, the sub-control CPU 41a performs the navigation effect lottery at the time of winning the bell based on the continuous number of times (the number of times that the consecutive winning of the bell role or cherry role is generated). In the navigation effect lottery at the time of winning the bell, it is determined (lottery) which of the yellow navigation effect and the white navigation effect is performed as the small role navigation effect.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 12A, the sub-control CPU 41a performs a navigation effect lottery at the time of winning the bell. In the present embodiment, random numbers are distributed to “yellow navigation effect” and “white navigation effect” of the navigation effect lottery at the time of the bell win based on the continuous number of times (the number of times the consecutive winning of the bell role or the cherry role is generated). It has been. In addition, the sub-control CPU 41a performs a lottery of lottery at the time of winning the bell based on the winning regardless of whether or not a prize is won.

  Then, in the navigation effect lottery at the time of winning the bell in the present embodiment, if it is not the next variable game of the winning of the bell role or the cherry role, that is, if the consecutive number of times is “0 consecutive”, the white role effect Random numbers are distributed so that yellow navigation effects are easier to perform. In the navigation effect lottery at the time of winning the bell in this embodiment, the consecutive winning of the bell role or the cherry role is the next variable game, that is, the winning of the bell role when the consecutive number of times is “1”. In this case, the random numbers are distributed so that the white navigation effect is easier to perform than the yellow navigation effect. In the navigation effect lottery at the time of winning the bell in this embodiment, the consecutive winning of the bell role or the cherry role is the next variable game of two times, that is, the winning of the bell role when the consecutive number of times is “2 consecutive”. In this case, the random numbers are distributed so that the white navigation effect can be easily performed as compared with the yellow navigation effect, and the white navigation effect can be easily performed as compared with the case where the number of consecutive times is “1”. Further, in the navigation effect lottery at the time of winning the bell in this embodiment, the winning of the bell role when the consecutive winning of the bell role or the cherry role is the next variable game of 3 times or more, that is, when the number of consecutive times is “3 or more”. In this case, the random numbers are distributed so that the white navigation effect is easier to perform than the yellow navigation effect, and the white navigation effect is easier to perform than when the number of consecutive times is “2 stations”.

  Further, when the normal replay winning combination is designated, the sub-control CPU 41a may cause the white navigation effect to be performed as the small role navigation effect in relation to the variable game controlled to the ART effect state. Specifically, the sub-control CPU 41a is configured to perform a navigation effect lottery at the time of normal R winning based on the number of consecutive times (the number of consecutive winnings of the bell role or cherry role). In the navigation effect lottery at the time of normal R winning, it is determined (lottery) whether or not the white navigation effect is performed as the small role navigation effect, that is, whether or not the small role navigation effect is performed.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 12B, the sub-control CPU 41a performs a navigation effect lottery at the time of normal R winning. In the present embodiment, based on the number of consecutive times (the number of consecutive winnings of the bell role or cherry role), “None (non-execution)” and “white navigation effect” of the navigation effect lottery at the time of normal R winning Random numbers are distributed. Further, the sub control CPU 41a performs a navigation effect lottery at the time of normal R winning based on winning regardless of whether or not a prize is won.

  Further, in the navigation effect lottery at the time of normal R winning in this embodiment, it is not the next variable game of the winning of the bell role or the cherry role, that is, when the normal replay role is won when the number of consecutive times is “0” Random numbers are assigned so that it is more difficult to produce a white navigation effect than in the case of. Further, in the navigation effect lottery at the time of normal R winning in this embodiment, in the case of a variable game next to the winning of the bell role or the cherry role, random numbers are distributed so that the white navigation effect becomes easier as the number of consecutive times increases. It has been. Further, in the navigation effect lottery at the time of normal R win in this embodiment, it is the next variable game in which the consecutive winning of the bell role or the cherry role is less than three times, that is, the continuous number of times is “0”, “1”, In addition, in the case of winning the normal replay combination at the time of “2 stations”, random numbers are distributed so that it is difficult to perform the white navigation effect as compared to the navigation effect lottery at the time of the bell win under the same conditions. On the other hand, in the navigation effect lottery at the time of normal R winning in this embodiment, the continuous winning combination of the bell role or the cherry role is the next variable game of 3 times or more, that is, the normal replay role when the continuous number of times is “3 or more”. In this case, the random numbers are distributed so that the white navigation effect is more easily performed as compared to the navigation effect lottery at the time of the bell win under the same conditions.

  In this embodiment configured as described above, the small role navigation effect (white navigation effect) is performed not only when the bell role is won but also when the normal replay role is won. The player can have an expectation for winning (winning) the role of bell, that is, an expectation for continuous winning of the role of bell.

  Further, in the present embodiment, when the winning of the bell role is performed, the white navigation effect is more easily performed as the number of consecutive times is increased, while the yellow navigation effect is more difficult to be performed as the continuous number is increased. In the present embodiment, if the game is the next variable game after the winning of the bell role or cherry role, the white navigation effect (small role navigation) that is performed when the normal replay role is won, and when the bell role is won as the number of consecutive times increases. Production) is easily performed.

  In this embodiment, a scene with a large number of consecutive times is a scene in which the player's expectation for mode up of the lottery mode is increased. In this way, in the scene where the player's expectation for mode up for the lottery mode increases, it is also performed for the normal replay role winning except for the yellow navigation effect performed only when the bell role is won. White navigation production is easy to be performed. Further, in such a scene where the player's expectation for the mode-up for the lottery mode increases, the white navigation effect that is also performed when the bell role is won is likely to be performed. In addition, in such a scene where the player's expectation for the mode up for the lottery is increasing, even if the white navigation effect is performed, it is made to recognize whether or not the player has won the bell role until the actual winning is confirmed. It will be difficult. For this reason, in this embodiment, the player's expectation for the consecutive winning of the bell role can be increased as the number of consecutive times increases in the variable game next to the winning of the bell role or the cherry role. As a result, as the number of consecutive times increases, the game can be excited.

  In the present embodiment, a white navigation effect (small role navigation effect) that is performed even when the bell role is won, even if it is not the next variable game after the winning of the bell role or the cherry role, is performed at the time of winning the replay role. Will get. For this reason, in this embodiment, as a result of performing the white navigation effect in the variation game next to the winning of the bell role or the cherry role, it is possible to realize an effect without a sense of incongruity even if the normal replay role wins.

  In addition, in this embodiment, the small role navigation effect is not performed at the time of winning the cherry role, thereby creating a scene where a continuous winning of the bell role or the cherry role occurs even when the small role navigation effect is not performed. . That is, in the present embodiment, the scene where the consecutive winning combination of the bell role or the cherry role occurs is not limited to the scene where the small role navigation effect continues, and may occur even if the small role navigation effect does not continue.

  Further, in this embodiment, when winning the cherry role, it can be duplicated with the BN role. For this reason, in the variation game next to the winning of the bell role or the cherry role, if the small role navigation effect is not performed, there is a possibility that the cherry role is won. And, when winning the Cherry role, it is counted as the number of consecutive times, so that even if the Cherry role is won (winning) during the continuous winning of the Bell role, there will be no disadvantage to the player. . That is, at the time of winning the Cherry role, the benefits of the BN role are given to the player if the BN role is won, while the benefits of being counted (added) as consecutive times even if the BN role is not won. Will be given to the player. For this reason, in the present embodiment, when winning the cherry role, it can be beneficial to the player regardless of whether or not the BN role is won.

  In this embodiment, the small role navigation effect that informs the winning of the role of the bell that is the specific winning role is the winning notification effect, and the yellow navigation effect that is performed only when the winning of the bell role is the dedicated winning notification effect The white navigation effect that is also performed when a normal replay role that is a non-specific winning role is won becomes a common winning notification effect. In the present embodiment, the effect display device 14 that performs the small role navigation effect functions as a notification unit, and the sub-control CPU 41a that controls the effect display device 14 to perform the small role navigation effect is the effect control unit. Function as.

Therefore, according to the present embodiment, the following effects can be obtained.
(1) When winning a specific winning combination (bell combination), a winning notification effect (small role navigation effect) for notifying the corresponding selection is performed by the notification means (the effect display device 14). In addition, in the winning notification effect (small role navigation effect), a special winning notification effect (yellow navigation effect) performed when winning a specific winning role (bell role), a specific winning role or a specific winning role And a common winning notification effect (white navigation effect) that is performed when winning other than (bell role or normal replay role). And in the game (fluctuating game) next to the winning of a specific winning combination (bell role (or cherry role)), when winning other than the specific winning role (normal replay role), a common winning notification effect (white navigation) The production can be performed. For this reason, in the game (fluctuating game) following the winning of a specific winning combination (Bell (or Cherry)), the player feels that a consecutive winning will occur regardless of the winning combination to win. Can be given. As a result, the excitement of the game can be improved by increasing the game (fluctuating game) next to the winning of the specific winning combination (Bell (or Cherry)).

  (2) If the configuration is such that a common winning notification effect (white navigation effect) is always performed in the game (fluctuating game) following the winning of a specific winning combination (bell role (or cherry role)), a common winning notification Even if the production (white navigation production) is performed, expectation for a specific winning combination (bell role) may be lowered. Therefore, in the next game (variable game) after winning a specific winning combination (bell role (or cherry role)), a common winning notification effect (white navigation effect) at the time of winning other than the specific winning role (normal replay role) The scene where is performed is more likely to arrive as the number of consecutive times increases. And the player's expectation with respect to grant of a privilege (mode-up for lottery mode) increases as the number of consecutive times increases. For this reason, the player's expectation for giving a privilege (mode-up for the lottery mode) is increased in the game (fluctuating game) next to the winning of a specific winning combination (bell role (or cherry role)). In the scene, it becomes easy to give the player a sense that a continuous winning will occur. As a result, the interest of the game can be improved.

  (3) Further, when a specific winning combination (bell role) is won, as the number of consecutive times increases, a common winning notification effect (white navigation effect) is more easily performed. For this reason, even if a common winning notification effect (white navigation effect) is performed in a scene where the player's expectation for granting a privilege (mode-up for the lottery mode) is increased, a specific winning until the actual winning is confirmed. It becomes difficult to recognize whether or not he has won the winning role (bell role). Then, if a common winning notification effect (white navigation effect) is performed, it is possible to give the player a sense that a continuous winning will occur. As a result, as the number of consecutive times increases, the game can be excited and the interest of the game can be improved.

  (4) Even if it is not the next game (fluctuating game) after winning a specific winning combination (Bell (or Cherry)), if you win other than a specific winning combination (usually a replay role) It was set as the structure which can perform notification production (white navigation production). For this reason, a common winning notification effect (white navigation effect) is performed in the next game (fluctuating game) after winning a specific winning combination (bell role (or cherry role)). As a result, other than the specific winning combination (normal replay) It is possible to prevent the player from feeling uncomfortable even if the role is won.

  (5) The number of consecutive winnings with a bonus combination (BN combination) is counted higher than that of other winning combinations. . If the special winning combination (cherry role) is not counted, and if the special winning combination (cherry role) wins during the consecutive winnings, the bonus combination (BN role) will be duplicated. It will be beneficial to the player. On the other hand, if the special winning combination (cherry role) is not counted and the special winning combination (cherry role) wins during the consecutive winnings, the bonus combination (BN role) must not be duplicated. It will be useless for the player. However, the special winning role (cherry role) is also counted in the consecutive number of times, so even if the special winning role (cherry role) wins and the bonus role is not doubled, the bonus (lottery) Since the opportunity of granting the mode up for the mode is continued, it can be beneficial to the player. As a result, it is possible to improve the interest of the game during continuous winning.

  (6) The winning notification effect (small role navigation effect) is configured to be performed in a manner of notifying the order of stop operations (navigating the push order). Furthermore, a privilege (mode-up for lottery mode) given when the number of consecutive times reaches a predetermined number (two times (two consecutive), three times or more (three consecutive or more)) ) In a special game state (ART effect state) in which a winning notification effect (small role navigation effect) is executed when a specific winning character (bell role) is won. For this reason, in a game (fluctuating game) performed in a special game state (ART production state), even when a win other than a specific winning role (normal replay role) is won, a stop operation is performed by a winning notification effect (small role navigation effect). Since the order is notified (push order is navigated), it is possible to give the player a sense that a continuous winning will occur regardless of the winning combination to be won. As a result, the excitement of the game can be improved by increasing the game (fluctuating game) next to the winning of the specific winning combination (Bell (or Cherry)).

  (7) As a privilege, it is possible to shift to a mode (lottery mode) in which an additional ratio (acquisition ratio) higher than the additional ratio at that time (acquisition ratio of the right of the Lip Navi effect) is determined. For this reason, when a winning notification effect (small role navigation effect) is performed in the special gaming state (ART effect state), a stop operation (stop button operation) is performed in order to acquire a specific winning character role (bell role). In addition to performing, it is possible to give a player a sense that a continuous winning that leads to the provision of a privilege will occur. As a result, the interest of the game in the special game state (ART effect state) can be improved.

  (8) In the special game state (in the ART production state), a configuration that does not shift to a mode (lottery mode) that defines an additional rate (acquisition rate) lower than the additional rate (acquisition rate) at that time It was. For this reason, during the special game state (in the ART effect state), it is possible for the player to be more advantageous as the specific winning combination (bell role (or cherry role)) is continuously won. As a result, when a winning notification effect (small role navigation effect) is performed in a special game state (ART effect state), a winning of a specific winning character role (bell role) is expected, so that continuous winning does not occur. By giving such a feeling to the player, it is possible to improve the interest of the game in the special game state (ART production state).

  (9) The extra rate (acquisition rate) mode (lottery mode) is one unit (one set) special game state (ART set state) with the start of one unit (one set) special game state (ART effect state). A new mode (lottery mode) is set regardless of the mode (lottery mode) in the gaming state (ART production state). For this reason, every time a special gaming state (ART production state) is performed, a special winning state (bell role) is continuously awarded to give the player the purpose of increasing the additional rate (acquisition rate). It is possible to improve the interest of the game in the ART production state).

In addition, you may change the said embodiment as follows.
-In this embodiment, you may comprise so that the mode for lottery can be taken over between several sets of ART production | presentation states.

In the present embodiment, the lottery mode may be configured to be able to shift to a mode in which an acquisition rate lower than the acquisition rate at that time is determined by mode lottery or the like.
-In this embodiment, the privilege that causes the consecutive winning of the bell role or the cherry role may be changed as long as it is advantageous for the player. For example, the above-mentioned privilege may be configured to acquire the right of Lip Navi production according to the number of consecutive times.

  In this embodiment, if the number of consecutive times is more advantageous to the player, the relationship between the number of consecutive winnings of the bell role or cherry role and the rate of transition by mode lottery is changed. Also good. Moreover, the predetermined number of times of granting a privilege can be set to one type or three or more types.

  -In this embodiment, if it becomes the specification which becomes advantageous to a player by the transition to the lottery mode, you may change the acquisition ratio of the right of the Lip Navi effect in the lottery mode. In addition, the lottery mode may be reduced to three types or less, or may be changed to five or more types, as long as the specification is advantageous to the player by shifting to the lottery mode.

  -This embodiment can also be applied to the specification which adds the frequency | count of the continuation of ART production | presentation state as the addition content in ART production | presentation state. In this case, the additional ratio of the number of continuations may be configured to depend on the lottery mode. In this case, the RT2 game can be realized, for example, with a specification that does not set an upper limit number of times (“infinite”), and with a specification that shifts to the RT1 game upon arrival of a predetermined trigger due to a missed bell role or the like. . Further, in this case, the ART effect state can be realized by, for example, setting “50 times” in advance and controlling the number of times to be added in addition to “50 times”. it can. In this case, for example, a specification in which the RT2 game is not terminated at least during the control of the ART effect state is conceivable by losing the bell role as the arrival of a predetermined opportunity from the RT2 game to the RT1 game.

  -This embodiment can also give the privilege which the continuous winning of a bell role or a cherry role generate | occur | produces in a normal production state. In this case, in the normal performance state, for example, a stock lottery may be performed as in the ART performance state. In this case, the stock lottery is not performed in the normal production state, but the lottery mode in the next ART production state may be internally increased.

  -In this embodiment, as a specific winning combination, a winning combination that does not require the pressing order of stop buttons may be associated. In this case, as the small role navigation effect, it is possible to have a specification with only color navigation without accompanying push order navigation. In this example, the small role navigation effect with yellow navigation is a dedicated winning notification effect, and the small role navigation effect with white navigation is a common winning notification effect.

  -In this embodiment, it is good also as a structure which only counts the winning of a bell role as a continuous frequency | count. In this case, it is not necessary to set the number of payouts for winning the cherry role to the same number as the bell role. Further, as the number of consecutive times, a winning combination of a watermelon role having a lower winning probability than that of a bell role or a replay role may be counted.

  -In this embodiment, you may make it possible to win with a BN combination in small combinations other than a cherry combination. On the other hand, in this embodiment, it is also possible not to set a small combination that is won in combination with the BN combination.

In the present embodiment, when winning the normal replay role, it is not necessary to perform the small role navigation effect (white navigation effect) unless it is the next variable game after winning the bell role or the cherry role.
-In this embodiment, when winning the bell role, it is possible to make the white navigation effect easier to perform than the yellow navigation effect regardless of the number of consecutive times. In addition, when winning the bell role, it is possible to perform a yellow navigation effect and a white navigation effect at a certain rate regardless of the number of consecutive times. Also, when winning the bell role, the yellow navigation effect can be more easily performed as the number of consecutive times is larger than the white navigation effect.

  In the present embodiment, when a normal replay role is won, white navigation effects can be performed at a constant rate regardless of the number of consecutive times. In addition, when the normal replay role is won, the white navigation effect can be made more difficult as the number of consecutive times increases.

  -In this embodiment, when winning the bell role or the normal replay role, if the number of consecutive times is the same, it is possible to make it easier to perform the white navigation effect than when the normal replay role is won and when the bell role is won. it can. In addition, when winning the bell role or the normal replay role, if the number of consecutive times is the same, white navigation effects can be performed at the same rate.

  In the present embodiment, when winning the cherry role, the yellow navigation effect or the white navigation effect may be performed as in the case of the bell role or the normal replay role. In addition, when a winning combination other than the bell role is won, a white navigation effect may be performed as in the normal replay role winning. In addition, when a normal replay role is won, if a white navigation effect is not performed, another small role navigation effect can be performed.

  In the present embodiment, the present invention may be applied to a pachislot where a bonus game is not set. For example, the present invention is applied to a pachislot that is designed to increase a player's prize medal by a game in an ART effect state based on an RT2 game. You can also

-In this embodiment, the specification which transfers to RT2 game (ART production | presentation state) may be changed, for example, it can also be set as the specification which passes via a special RT state after completion | finish of BN game.
-In this embodiment, the special game state should just be advantageous for a player, for example, the winning probability of the combined replay role can be set almost the same as other game states. In this case, in the special game state, it is advantageous for the player to have a specification for performing a bell navigation effect that is not performed in other game states.

  In the present embodiment, the small role navigation effect is performed by the effect display device 14, but the effect display device 14, the speaker 18, and the lamp R can also be performed together, or the speaker 18 and the lamp R can be combined. You can do it either way.

  In the present embodiment, the player is notified of the lottery mode on the display screen, but it may not be notified. That is, the lottery mode can be realized as a mode managed internally by the sub-control CPU 41a. And this embodiment is good also as game property which makes a player guess which mode is for lottery from the flow of a game.

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

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

This embodiment may be embodied as a pachinko slot 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 specific winning combination is awarded when the stop operation by the player is performed in a predetermined order, and the winning notification effect is performed in a manner to notify the order of the stop operation. In addition, when the specific winning combination is won, it is performed in such a manner that the order of the stop operation in which the specific winning combination can be won is notified, and each game is won at the winning of the specific winning combination. A gaming machine configured such that a privilege is given to a player when the number of consecutive times reaches a predetermined number while being performed in a special gaming state in which a notification effect is executed.

  (B) Mode control means for controlling a mode in which an additional rate is determined in which the number of continuations of performing the game in the special game state is increased when a predetermined condition is satisfied while each game is performed in the special game state. And the mode control means is configured to allow the player to shift to a mode in which an additional rate higher than the additional rate at that time is determined as a privilege when the number of consecutive times reaches a predetermined number ( The gaming machine described in b).

  (C) The gaming machine according to the technical idea (b), wherein the mode control means is configured not to shift to a mode in which an additional rate lower than the additional rate at that time is determined during the special gaming state. .

  (D) The special gaming state is performed as one unit until the number of continuous games is performed, and the mode control means immediately before the start of one unit of the special gaming state. The gaming machine according to the technical idea (b) or (c) configured to newly set the mode regardless of the mode in the special gaming state of one unit.

  (E) A single game performed by changing the symbols in a plurality of columns based on the start operation performed by the player is started by the symbol display means, and the symbols in each column are changed based on the start of one game. The winning combination lottery means for lottering a winning combination from a plurality of winning combinations at the start of the one-time game is stopped based on the stop operation by the player. In a gaming machine in which a privilege is given to a player when the consecutive number of games won by the specific winning combination based on the winning of the specific winning combination in the winning combination lottery means reaches a predetermined number of times, In the case of winning a specific winning combination, it is provided with effect control means for controlling the notifying means to perform a winning notification effect for notifying the corresponding winning, and when the specific winning combination is won in the winning notification effect Special winning announcements performed at , Including a common winning notification effect performed when winning the specific winning combination or other than the specific winning combination, and the effect control means if the game is a game next to the winning of the specific winning combination A gaming machine configured to allow the common winning notification effect to be performed when winning other than a specific winning combination.

  (F) If the game is a game next to the winning of the specific winning combination, the effect control means causes the common winning notification effect to be performed as the number of consecutive times increases. The gaming machine described in the technical concept (e) that is easily configured.

  (G) When the specific control part wins, the technical control (e) or the technical idea (e) is configured such that the common winning notification effect is more easily performed as the number of consecutive times increases. The gaming machine described in f).

  (H) The effect control means is configured to allow the common winning notification effect to be performed when winning other than the specific winning combination even if it is not the game next to the winning of the specific winning combination. A gaming machine according to any one of technical ideas (e), technical ideas (f), and technical ideas (g).

  (I) In addition to the specific winning combination, the winning combination includes a special winning combination in which the ratio of the overlapping winning combination with the bonus combination is set higher than that of other winning combinations. The technical idea (e), the technical idea (f), the technical idea (g) and the technical idea (e) configured such that the winning of the special winning part based on the winning of the special winning part is also counted. H) The gaming machine according to any one of the above.

  L1 to L4 ... winning line, L5 ... non-winning line, 10 ... pachislot, 13 ... reel unit, 13L ... left reel, 13C ... middle reel, 13R ... right reel, 14 ... effect display device, 32 ... start lever, 33L, 33C, 33R ... 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 ROM for control, 41c... RAM for sub-control.

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Based on the start operation being performed, the game that is performed by changing the symbols of multiple columns is started by the symbol display means, and after the start of the game, the change of the symbols of each column is started, and then the response is based on the stop operation A winning combination lottery means for lottering a winning combination from a plurality of winning combinations when the game is started and the game is started, and based on the winning of a specific winning combination in the winning combination lottery means In a gaming machine to which a privilege is granted when the number of consecutive games won by a specific winning combination reaches a predetermined number of times,
When winning the specific winning combination, it includes an effect control means for controlling the notifying means to perform a winning notification effect for notifying the corresponding selection,
In the winning notification effect, a dedicated winning notification effect performed when winning the specific winning combination and a common winning notification effect performed when winning other than the specific winning combination or the specific winning combination Including
The effect control means is configured to allow the common winning notification effect to be performed when winning other than the specific winning combination if it is a game next to the winning of the specific winning combination,
Determining the granting of a specific gaming state that is more advantageous than the normal state, or performing a lottery on whether or not to grant the specific gaming state is the privilege,
The specific game state is determined on the condition that it is determined that the specific game state is given, or that the specific game state is decided to be given by a lottery of whether or not to give the specific game state. A gaming machine characterized by being granted. Based on the start operation being performed, the game that is performed by changing the symbols of multiple columns is started by the symbol display means, and after the start of the game, the change of the symbols of each column is started, and then the response is based on the stop operation A winning combination lottery means for lottering a winning combination from a plurality of winning combinations when the game is started and the game is started, and based on the winning of a specific winning combination in the winning combination lottery means In a gaming machine to which a privilege is granted when the number of consecutive games won by a specific winning combination reaches a predetermined number of times,
When winning the specific winning combination, it includes an effect control means for controlling the notifying means to perform a winning notification effect for notifying the corresponding selection,
In the winning notification effect, a dedicated winning notification effect performed when winning the specific winning combination and a common winning notification effect performed when winning other than the specific winning combination or the specific winning combination Including
The effect control means is configured to allow the common winning notification effect to be performed when winning other than the specific winning combination if it is a game next to the winning of the specific winning combination,
A gaming machine characterized in that the privilege is to extend a period of a specific gaming state that is more advantageous than a normal state, or to easily extend a period of the specific gaming state.   The said effect control means is comprised so that even if it is not the game next to the winning of the said specific winning combination, when winning a prize other than the said specific winning combination, the said common winning notification effect can be performed. The gaming machine according to claim 1 or claim 2.