JP2014212980A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To reduce a player's burden relating to consumption of a game medium until shifting to a game in a high-base state.SOLUTION: A game machine includes game properties, where a high probability is achieved concerning a replay winning combination during carry-over of a winning result of a BN combination, and satisfaction of shift conditions (continuous winning of agreement of replay pressing order for three times) is allowed to present itself in such a high-probability state. Thus, the game machine can achieve game properties, where after the winning result of the BN combination is determined, a chance of shifting to a high-base state is waited in a high-base preparation state in that token consumption is reduced much more than that of a low-base state.

Description

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

  Conventionally, in a swivel type gaming machine (hereinafter referred to as “pachi-slot”) which is a kind of gaming machine, medals are used as gaming media, and a game is started by inserting medals into the pachi-slot. As such a pachislot, the thing as described in a nonpatent literature 1 is mentioned, for example. In this pachislot, when a bonus (“JAC”) is established internally during a low base state (“normal game”) in which medals gradually decrease, a high base state (“ART”) in which medals can be gradually increased. ) To enter the lottery.

  In this high base state, the probability of replaying (“replay”) is significantly increased compared to the low base state, and in principle, in the low base state, there are three choices that cannot be aimed at simultaneously on the unsupported reel arrangement. Winning is assisted.

  When the rush lottery is performed, the player enters the advantageous gaming state with a bonus established internally. On the other hand, if the entry lottery is not reached, the bonus game established inside ("JAC digestion") is passed, and then the "normal game" and the game flow again. As described above, in the pachislot machine described in Non-Patent Document 1, a method for using the bonus is devised, and a new game is created to shift to a game in a high base state.

“New loading torpedo attack 2027”, Pachislot victory guide MAX, Hakuyo Shobo Co., Ltd., published on August 1, 2007, Vol. 10, No. 11, p. 38

  By the way, in the pachislot machine described in Non-Patent Document 1, it is a specification that a bonus is established internally as an opportunity to become a game in a high base state. Eventually, the game will be in a low base state. Furthermore, in the pachislot machine described in Non-Patent Document 1, since the game may not be balanced if the player enters the high base state at a high frequency, the game is often in the low base state. For this reason, until the transition to the game in the high base state, the burden on the consumption of medals was large for the player.

  The present invention has been made paying attention to such problems existing in the prior art, and its purpose is to reduce the burden on the player's consumption of game media until the game shifts to a high base state game. An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can be used.

  In the gaming machine that solves the above-described problems, one game performed by changing the symbols in a plurality of columns based on the start operation by the player consuming the game medium is started by the symbol display means. In the gaming machine in which the symbols of the corresponding row are stopped based on the stop operation by the player after the change of the symbols of each row is started based on the start of one game, a prize is awarded at the start of one game. Winning determination means for deciding whether or not to allow the generation of a plurality of types of winnings including specific winnings that can carry the winning results over a plurality of games until a certain time, and winning of allowing the occurrence of the specific winnings After determining the result, while carrying over the corresponding selection result, the high base preparation that has a higher probability than the low base state where the probability of allowing a replay where the game is started without consuming the game medium is a normal probability It depends on the state A high base preparation state control means, a transition condition determination means for determining whether or not to establish a transition condition while the high base preparation state control means is controlling to the high base preparation state, High base state control means for controlling to a high base state in which the player can advantageously advance the game as compared to the high base preparation state upon establishment is provided.

With respect to the gaming machine, the transition condition determining means determines whether or not to establish the transition condition as a condition different from the occurrence of the specific winning.
With respect to the gaming machine, the high base state control means controls to end the high base state upon arrival of an end condition different from the occurrence of the specific winning, and the high base preparation state control means includes the high base state control means. The high base preparation state is controlled even after the end of the state.

  About the gaming machine, comprising: a low base state control means for controlling to the low base state by the occurrence of the specific winning, and a specific gaming state control means for controlling to a specific gaming state in response to the occurrence of the specific winning, The specific game state control means controls so that no increase or decrease of the game medium occurs before and after the specific game state, and the winning determination means determines the winning result of allowing the generation of the specific prize for a plurality of types of winnings. Made it easier to decide.

  With respect to the gaming machine, the winning determination means is configured to set the same probability between the high base preparation state and the control of the high base state with respect to the probability of allowing the occurrence of a plurality of types of winnings.

  The game machine includes information notification control means for performing control for notifying the player of advantageous information for allowing a player to acquire a game medium in a game, and the information notification control means is controlled while being controlled to the high base state. The control is performed such that the frequency of reporting the advantageous information is higher than that during the control in the high base preparation state.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to reduce a burden on a player's consumption of game media until the game is shifted to a game in a high base state.

The front view which shows the machine surface side of a pachislot. The schematic diagram which shows a symbol stop line. The schematic diagram which shows a prize aspect. The block diagram which shows the electrical structure of a pachislot. (A) A schematic diagram showing a winning combination determination table, (b) a schematic diagram showing the contents of a replay group. The schematic diagram which shows the aspect of a game state transfer. The schematic diagram which shows the flow of the whole game.

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

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

  In each of the reels in the present embodiment, a symbol imitating “bell” (bell symbol), a symbol decorated with the letters “REPLAY” (replay symbol), a symbol imitating “watermelon” (watermelon symbol), A symbol imitating “cherry” (cherry symbol) and a symbol imitating “7” (seven symbol) are arranged. In addition to these symbols, various symbols are arranged on each reel. Hereinafter, each symbol may be referred to as “bell”, “replay”, “watermelon”, “cherry”, and “seven” without “design”.

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

  As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the pachislot 10 has a plurality of (this display result) that defines combinations of symbols to be stopped (derived display results) in the display area of the symbols that can be seen through from the see-through window 16. In the embodiment, 5 symbol stop lines are formed. In this embodiment, as a symbol stop line, a combination of one winning line L1 (shown by a solid line) that can be determined as a winning combination of symbols that are stopped and displayed, and a combination of symbols that are stopped and displayed cannot be determined as winning. Four non-winning lines L2 to L5 (shown by broken lines) are formed.

  When the combination of symbols stopped and displayed on the symbol stop line is a mode in which a prize is awarded, the winning line L1 is an effective line that is determined to be valid by giving a prize according to the symbol combination. In the following description, when simply referred to as “winning line”, it means the winning line L1.

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

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 2, the symbols in each column are stopped and displayed at nine symbol stop positions D <b> 1 to D <b> 9 in the transparent window 16 of the present embodiment. These nine symbol stop positions D1 to D9 correspond to the upper, middle, and lower stages in the vertical direction, and are arranged in three rows so as to correspond to the left reel 13L, the middle reel 13C, and the right reel 13R in the horizontal direction. The left reel upper stop position D1 located on the left side when viewed from the player side, the left reel middle stop position D2 located at the center on the left side when viewed from the player side, and the player side. The left reel lower stop position D3 located below the left side is a symbol stop position corresponding to the left reel 13L, and three consecutive symbols in the symbol array of the left reel 13L are displayed. Further, the middle reel upper stop position D4 located on the middle side when viewed from the player side, the middle reel middle stop position D5 located at the center of the middle side when viewed from the player side, and the player side. The middle reel lower stop position D6 positioned below the middle side as viewed is a symbol stop position corresponding to the middle reel 13C, and three consecutive symbols in the symbol arrangement of the middle reel 13C are displayed. Also, a right reel upper stop position D7 located on the right side as viewed from the player side, a right reel middle stop position D8 located at the center on the right side as viewed from the player side, and a player side. The right reel lower stop position D9 located below the right side is a symbol stop position corresponding to the right reel 13R, and three consecutive symbols in the symbol array of the right reel 13R are displayed.

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

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

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

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

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

  A settlement switch 21 is provided at the lower left position of each BET button 19, 20 on the front surface of the front door 12. The settlement switch 21 is a switch that is used (operated) when paying back a medal (game medium) betted at the start of a variable game or a credit stored and stored inside the machine. Further, a start lever 22 is provided at the right position of the checkout switch 21 as an operation means that is operated when starting the variable game. Then, in the pachislot machine 10, by operating the start lever 22 after the setting of the bet number is completed, the rotation operation of each reel is started as a normal rotation operation.

  At the right position of the start lever 22, stop buttons 23L, 23C and 23R are provided as derivation operation accepting means operated by the player. The stop buttons 23L, 23C, and 23R are buttons for stopping the rotating reel, and there are three stop buttons corresponding to each reel.

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

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

Next, an operation for a player to play a variable game as a game, and operating states of various devices accompanying this operation will be described.
In a state where medals can be inserted into the variable game or the BET buttons 19 and 20 can be operated, the number of bets can be set by operating the BET buttons 19 and 20. Depending on the operation of the BET button 19, a credit equivalent to the number of bets (one medal) corresponding to one bet from the stored and stored credits is set as the number of bets (the number of bets). Further, depending on the operation of the MAXBET button 20, credits corresponding to the maximum bet number that can be set in the target variable game are set as the bet number (bet number) from the stored credits. In the present embodiment, a variable game with 3 or 2 bets is allowed depending on the situation.

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

  In the present embodiment, the number of bets corresponding to the BET buttons 19 and 20 of the player is set, and a single pay line is 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 paying out medals) is performed according to the combination of symbols displayed on the effective winning line. Is called. In the variable game in this embodiment, one pay line is always valid.

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

  As described above, when all of the reels are stopped, a combination of symbols stopped and displayed on the winning line forms a predetermined prize form, and a prize is awarded according to the prize form awarded. A payout or the like is given to the player.

  The variable game according to the present embodiment starts with the setting of the number of bets and the start operation including the start lever 22, and ends with the stop display of the symbol combination by the stop operation including the stop buttons 23L, 23C, and 23R. Is performed once. Also, the variable game with medal payout is completed after the medal payout is completed.

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

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

  Further, when [Seven Cherry Seven] is stopped and displayed on the winning line, a bonus game (hereinafter referred to as “BN game”) is given (occurred). In the following description, the award mode (combination of symbols) that forms a winning line by [Seven Cherry Seven] is referred to as “BN stop eye”. The BN stop eye can be awarded (specific winning) (can be stopped) by determining the BN role as the winning combination.

  This BN game is terminated with the end of a variable game in which the number of paid-out medals exceeds the maximum number of payouts (32 in the present embodiment) at which a predetermined number of payouts is reached. It corresponds to a device.

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

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

  In addition, it is determined that nine medals are paid out when [Bell Bell Bell] is stopped and displayed on the winning line. In the following description, a prize form (combination of symbols) that forms a winning line by [Bell Bell Bell] is referred to as a “bell stop eye”. This bell stop eye can be won (can be stopped and displayed) by determining “Bell role” as a winning combination.

  In addition, when [Belle Cherry / Watermelon Replay] is stopped and displayed on the winning line, one medal is used in a general game played with 3 bets, and a BN game (bonus game) played with 2 bets. It stipulates that two medals will be paid out. The symbol stopped and displayed at the stop position of the middle reel 13C forming the winning line may be either [Cherry] or [Watermelon] ([Cherry / Watermelon]). In the following description, a prize form (combination of symbols) that forms a winning line by [Belle Cherry / Watermelon Replay] is referred to as “spilling stop eyes”. This spilling stop eye can be awarded (can be stopped) by determining “spilling role” as a winning combination.

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

  In the present embodiment, the replay combination is a replay combination that determines the above-described replay grant based on winning. Further, in the above-mentioned replay, a certain profit is guaranteed that the player can play a variable game without consuming medals (game media), and the medal is not given to the player ( No more than one medal). For this reason, the player does not get a medal payout based on the winning of the replay role. In the present embodiment, depending on the winning of various replay roles, in principle, a replay role winning based on the corresponding selection occurs and a certain profit such as replay is given to the player.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the “cherry role”, “watermelon role”, “bell role”, “spilling role” and “ A winning role such as “replay role” becomes a small role.

  In addition, the pachislot machine 10 is equipped with an RT function (re-gamer probability changing function) that controls the general game by changing the winning probability of the replayer. This general game is controlled to an internal control state corresponding to the operation mode of the RT function, and is controlled to a state corresponding to the type during the operation of the RT function.

  For this reason, in the general game by the RT function, there is a case where the RT function is activated and the winning probability of the combined replay combination is controlled to a non-RT state in which the low probability lottery state (low probability) is set. In addition, in the general game by the RT function, the RT function is operated and is controlled to the RT state in which the winning probability of the combined replay role is changed (improved) from the low probability lottery state to the high probability lottery state (high probability). May be.

  In the present embodiment, in the general game, after winning the BN role (bonus is established) and before winning (bonus winning), the bonus inside is a carryover of information (flag) of the BN winning result. In this case, the RT state is controlled. Further, in the present embodiment, the game is controlled to the non-RT state when the bonus is not held inside the general game until the BN combination is won and the information (flag) of the winning result of the BN combination is not held. In the following explanation, a general game in the non-internal bonus controlled to the non-RT state is called “non-internal” or “non-internal game”, and a general game in the bonus controlled to the RT state is “internal” This is called “medium” or “internal game”.

Next, the electrical configuration of the pachislot machine 10 shown in FIG. 4 will be described.
A main control board 40 that controls the entire gaming machine is mounted on the back side of the pachislot machine 10. The main control board 40 executes various processes for controlling the entire gaming machine, performs arithmetic processing on various control signals (control commands) according to the processing results, and outputs the control signals. In addition, a sub-control board 41 is mounted on the rear side of the machine to execute effect control according to the internal control state. The sub-control board 41 receives various control signals output from the main control board 40 and executes predetermined control based on the control signals.

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

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

  Further, the main control CPU 40a executes random number update processing (random number generation processing) for updating values of various random numbers such as winning combination determination random numbers used in various lotteries at predetermined intervals. The winning combination determination random number is a random number used when the main control CPU 40a determines a combination (winning combination based on the winning information group) according to the winning combination determination table. The winning information group determined by the main control CPU 40a is associated with one or more winning combinations that can be won in the variable game. In the winning information group, when a single winning combination is associated, it means a single winning of the corresponding winning combination, and when a plurality of winning combinations are associated, it means a duplicate winning of these winning combinations. . For this reason, the main control CPU 40a determines a winning combination for winning by determining a winning information group.

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

Next, the winning combination determination table stored in the main control ROM 40b will be described.
In the main control ROM 40b, the type of the winning information group to be the lottery object and the winning probability of each winning information group to be the lottery object (random values distributed to each winning information group to be the lottery object (in the range of random values) A table of the number based on the internal control state is stored. Each winning combination determination table is used by the main control CPU 40a according to the internal control state. For example, the winning combination determination table T0 (zero) is associated with a non-internal middle game, and the winning combination determination table T1 is associated with an internal medium game.

  As shown in FIG. 5A, in the winning combination determination table T0, each winning combination of BN, Bell, Replay, other paying out (including cherry, watermelon, and spilling) and off (role) Probability is specified. In addition, the winning combination determination table T1 defines the winning probabilities of a bell combination, a replay combination, other payout combinations (including a cherry combination, a watermelon combination, and a spilling combination), and a miss (combination).

  Since the winning combination determination table T0 is associated with the non-internal game, the BN combination is the target of the winning combination and the winning probability is defined as a high probability (1/4). Further, the winning combination determination table T0 stipulates that the winning combination of either the BN combination or the small combination is determined without being lost.

  On the other hand, since the winning combination determination table T1 is associated with the internal middle game, the BN role is not targeted for the winning combination, and the winning probability (1 / 2.6) of the internal replay role and the probability of losing are determined. (1/65536) is defined as a high probability corresponding to the winning probability (1/4) of the non-internal BN role. In other words, in an internal game, it can be said that if the game is a non-internal game, the winning is replaced (rewritten) by either the winning or the losing of the replaying role in the scene where the BN role is won.

  For this reason, in the general game, the winning combination random number is distributed so that the winning probability of the replay role is an internal medium game (1 / 2.6), which is significantly higher than that of the non-internal medium game (1 / 7.1). ing. On the other hand, in the general game, the winning combination determination random numbers are distributed so that the winning probabilities of the small combination other than the replay combination are the same in the internal medium game and the non-internal medium game.

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

  In addition, the above-described winning probability of the replay role is the winning probability of each of the winning information groups associated with the replay role in the non-internal middle game (winning role determination table T0) and the internal middle game (winning role determination table T1). Provides summation. In the winning information group associated with the replay combination, replay groups 1 to 6 associated with the single winning combination of the replay combination are set.

  As shown in FIG. 5B, each of the replay groups 1 to 6 is associated with a specific pressing order among the pressing orders for operating the three stop buttons. In the following description, [left middle right] and the like indicate the order in which the reels are stopped, that is, the stop button stop operation order from the front. The notation of [left middle right] means stop operation in the order of stop button 23L (left) → stop button 23C (middle) → stop button 23R (right).

  For example, the replay group 3 is associated with a pressing order of [middle right left] as a specific pressing order. Note that “push 1” associated with the replay group 1 has a push order corresponding to the type of “main mode” in the internal control state managed by the main control CPU 40a, and “main mode” is “0 (zero)”. ) ”, The order of pressing [Right / Left / Middle] is selected, and when“ Main Mode ”is“ 1 ”or“ 2 ”, the order of [Left / Right / Right] is selected. The “push 2” associated with the replay group 2 is in the push order corresponding to the type of “main mode” in the internal control state managed by the main control CPU 40a, and the “main mode” is “0”. If there is, the order of [right middle left] is pressed, while if the “main mode” is “1” or “2”, the order of [right / left middle] is pressed. The “main mode” will be described in detail later.

  In addition, the winning probability of the BN combination shown in FIG. 5A defines the winning probability of the winning information group associated with the BN combination. Note that the winning information group of the BN combination is associated with the overlapping winning combination of the BN combination and the spilling combination.

  In addition, the winning probability of the bell combination shown in FIG. 5A defines the sum of the winning probabilities of the winning information groups associated with the bell combination. In the winning information group for the bell role, a bell group 1, a bell group 2, and a bell group 3 in which overlapping winning combinations of the bell role and the spilling role are associated are set. In addition, each of the bell groups 1 to 3 is associated with a push order for winning a bell among the push orders for operating the three stop buttons.

  Further, the winning probabilities of other paying combinations shown in FIG. 5A define the sum of the winning probabilities of the winning information groups associated with the cherry, watermelon, or spilling roles. It should be noted that the winning combination of the cherry role is associated with the overlapping winning combination of the cherry role and the spilling role. In addition, the winning information group of the watermelon role is associated with the duplicate winning of the watermelon role and the spilling role. In addition to these, the winning probability of other paying combinations includes the winning probability of the winning information group associated with the single winning combination of the spilling combination.

  Further, the probability of the replay groups 1 to 6 is set to a probability (1 / 15.6) obtained by equally dividing the probability (1 / 2.6) of the sum in the interior having a high probability. Further, the individual probabilities of the bell groups 1 to 3 are set to a probability (1 / 5.1) obtained by equally dividing the combined probability (1 / 1.7). In addition, the individual winning probability of each winning information group of the other paying combinations is set lower than the winning probability of the BN role, the bell role (individual of the bell groups 1 to 3), and the replay role (individual of the replay groups 1 to 6). Has been. That is, the winning probability (1/4) of the BN role specified in the winning combination determination table T0 is the highest among the individual winning probabilities of all winning information groups (including outliers) in each winning combination determination table. It becomes.

  In the following description, “winning a replay role” means winning of the replay groups 1 to 6. In addition, in the case of “winning of the bell role”, it means winning of the bell groups 1 to 3. The term “cherry winning” means winning of a winning information group associated with overlapping winning cherry roles. The term “watermelon winning” means winning of a winning information group associated with duplicate winning of watermelon. In addition, the term “winning a spilling role” means winning a winning information group associated with a single winning spilled role.

  In addition, in the winning combination determination table dedicated during BN gaming, only the winning probability of the spilling combination is specified, and it is specified that the winning combination is won without losing. In addition, in the winning combination determination table dedicated to BN games, winning combination determination random numbers are distributed so that the winning probability of a spilling combination is greatly increased as compared with general games.

  In the present embodiment, during a BN game, only a game with two bets is permitted to the player, while two medals are paid out to the player in each game. In other words, during the BN game of the present embodiment, the medal held by the player does not increase or decrease so that the player is given out two medals while consuming the two medals. (Net increase number “0 (zero)”). As a result, there is no increase or decrease in medals before and after the BN game.

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

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

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

  The main control CPU 40a sets the bet number when a medal is inserted from the medal insertion slot 18 or when an operation signal of each BET button 19 or 20 is input. The main control CPU 40a updates the number of credits every time the BET buttons 19 and 20 are operated. Further, the main control CPU 40a updates the number of credits when the number of credits is increased by inserting medals. Further, the main control CPU 40a causes a game startable state in which a variable game in a general game can be performed when setting the bet number of 3 bets, while BN is set when setting the bet number of 2 bets. A state in which a game that can be changed in a game can be started is generated.

  Subsequently, the main control CPU 40a performs a role lottery (internal lottery) when an operation signal of the start lever 22 is input in a state where the game can be started. The main control CPU 40a acquires the value of the winning combination determination random number from the main control RAM 40c, and whether the value belongs to the value range of each winning information group of the winning combination determination table stored in the main control ROM 40b. A role lottery is performed to determine whether or not. In the role lottery, the main control CPU 40a determines a winning information group to be won using a winning combination determination table corresponding to the internal control state. In this way, the main control CPU 40a determines the winning combination associated with the selected information group by determining the winning information group. Further, the main control CPU 40a sets status information (such as a flag) indicating the internal control state in the main control RAM 40c to grasp the internal control state. In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 40a that performs the role lottery in this way functions as a winning determination means.

  Subsequently, when the main control CPU 40a determines the winning information group (winning combination), the main control RAM 40c stores the combination information (such as a flag) indicating the type of the winning combination associated with the determined winning information group ( Setting). When determining the winning result of the BN role, the main control CPU 40a controls the inside of the carry-over of the winning result over a plurality of variable games after the determination until the winning of the BN role. On the other hand, when determining the winning result of the small role, the main control CPU 40a deletes (clears) the winning result upon completion of the variable game (once) to be determined regardless of whether or not a prize has been won.

  The main control CPU 40a instructs the start of the variable game at the timing when the player detects the operation of the start lever 22 (after performing a predetermined process such as a role lottery), and the lottery result of the role lottery and A variable game start command indicating an internal control state in which the variable game is performed is output to the sub control board 41 (sub control CPU 41a). This variable game start command instructs a combination of a plurality of pieces of combination information in accordance with the winning results if the winning combination is a duplicate winning or a winning combination in the bonus. The main control CPU 40a controls each reel so as to start the rotating operation of each reel when the wait time has elapsed after detecting the operation of the start lever 22 by the player. Further, the variable game start command to the sub control board 41 (sub control CPU 41a) can be output in accordance with the start of the rotation operation of each reel.

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

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

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

  For this reason, if each reel does not have five or more parts of the other types of symbols sandwiched between the types of symbols that you want to stop, it will stop on any winning line as a result of slip control. The desired type of symbol can be stopped and displayed. On the other hand, in each reel, when other types of symbols sandwiched between the types of symbols to be stopped have five or more portions, it is desired to stop at any winning line even with slip control. There are cases where it is not possible to stop the display of types of symbols. In this way, the main control CPU 40a that performs stop control of each reel based on the stop operation by the player of the stop buttons 23L, 23C, and 23R functions as a derivation control means.

  Specifically, the main control CPU 40a stops and displays the BN stop eye when the player performs the stop operation at a predetermined timing in a situation where the BN role can be won when the BN role is won. Can do.

  Further, the main control CPU 40a can stop and display the cherry stop eye when the winning of the cherry role is won and the timing of the stop operation by the player is performed at a predetermined timing. On the other hand, when the cherry winning combination is won, the main control CPU 40a stops and displays the spill stop eye based on the overlapping winning combination if the timing of the stop operation by the player is not performed at a predetermined timing. It should be noted that the spill stop eye is a combination of symbols that are stopped and displayed regardless of the timing of the stop operation by the player. In this case, instead of losing the cherry role, the spilling role will be won.

  Further, the main control CPU 40a can stop and display the watermelon stop when the watermelon role is won, when the timing of the stop operation by the player is performed at a predetermined timing. On the other hand, the main control CPU 40a stops and displays the spill stop eye based on the duplicate winning combination when the stop operation timing by the player is not performed at a predetermined timing when the watermelon combination is won. In this case, instead of losing the watermelon role, the spilling role will be won.

  Further, the main control CPU 40a may stop and display the bell stop eye when the player performs the stop operation in the order corresponding to the pushing order for the bell winning at the time of winning the bell winning when the bell winning is won. it can. The bell stop eye is a combination of symbols that are stopped and displayed regardless of the timing of the stop operation by the player. On the other hand, when the main control CPU 40a wins the bell role, if the stop operation by the player is not performed in the order that matches the pushing order for the bell winning prize (it is performed in the order of mismatch), the main control CPU 40a is spilled. Stop spillage stop based on the role. In this case, instead of losing the bell role, the spilling role will win.

  In the present embodiment, if the stop button 23L is the first in the bell group 1, the stop operation regardless of the subsequent order is determined in the order of pushing for the bell winning. Further, in the bell group 2, if the stop button 23C is the first, a stop operation regardless of the subsequent order is determined in the order of pressing the bell winning prize. Further, in the bell group 3, if the stop button 23R is the first, a stop operation regardless of the subsequent order is determined in the order of pressing for the bell winning. As described above, the bell groups 1 to 3 have a predetermined “3 selection” push order based on the stop button that is first stopped.

  Further, the main control CPU 40a can stop and display the replay stop eye regardless of the timing (push order) of the stop operation by the player when the replay role is won when winning the replay role.

  In the present embodiment, the combination of symbols that are stopped and displayed does not change depending on whether or not the stop operation by the player is performed in an order that matches the specific pressing order determined for each of the replay groups 1 to 6. It is determined by the main control CPU 40a whether or not it is performed in an order that matches a specific pressing order, and control according to the determination result is performed.

  In addition, when the main control CPU 40a is not selected for either the BN combination or the small combination, the main control CPU 40a stops and displays the above-described stoppages other than the above-mentioned stoppages regardless of the timing of the stop operation by the player.

  Further, the main control CPU 40a performs stop control by the small role priority winning control that preferentially wins the small role when the winning result of the small role is determined at the same time when the BN role is won or inside the bonus. .

  In the present embodiment, in the non-inside, either the BN role or the small role is won, and not only there is no losing, but even if the cherry role and the watermelon role are missed, the spilling role will be won. In addition, since the spilled winning combination is won at the time of winning the non-inside BN winning combination, some small winning combination will be generated until the bonus inside is included including the winning of the BN winning combination. For this reason, the main control CPU 40a, in principle, performs control so that a winning combination of BN does not occur during non-inside.

  Further, in this embodiment, except for the case where there is a deviation with a probability of 1/65536 in the inside, one of the small roles is won, and even if it is a deviation, a stop operation by the player is predetermined. If it is not performed at the timing, no winning of the BN role will occur. For this reason, the main control CPU 40a, in principle, performs control so that a winning combination of BN does not occur unless there is a shift with an extremely low probability (very low probability) such as 1/65536. In addition, even if the main control CPU 40a has a very low probability of 1/65536 inside, the BN winning combination will not occur unless the player is consciously timed and stopped. I have control.

  In this embodiment, since the winning of the BN role is further determined with a very high probability (extreme probability) during the non-inside, even the non-inside inside game can be changed to the inside inside game in several games. In addition, after the transition to the internal middle game, if the stop operation by the player does not have a predetermined timing with a probability of 1/65536, the internal middle game is continued. In this embodiment, even if a BN role win occurs, the benefit to the player due to the BN game is extremely low, but it is rather disadvantageous for the player because it becomes a non-internal game, that is, a non-RT state ( It is a specification that can only be a so-called “penalty”). However, in this embodiment, even if a winning combination of BN occurs, the specification is such that the transition (return) to the internal middle game is achieved in several games after the BN game ends.

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

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

  Specifically, when determining the winning of the BN role, the main control CPU 40a performs BN game control as control of the internal control state for shifting from the next variable game to BN game. In this BN game control, the main control CPU 40a starts counting the BN payout number of medals given (paid out) to the player from the first variable game after the start of the BN game. Further, the main control CPU 40a ends the BN game with the end of the variable game in which the number of payouts during the BN game exceeds the maximum number of payouts according to the type of the BN game (32 in this embodiment). Thus, the main control CPU 40a that performs control related to the BN game functions as a specific game state control means.

  When determining the winning of the cherry role, the main control CPU 40a controls to pay out two medals. Further, when determining the winning of the watermelon combination, the main control CPU 40a performs control to pay out six medals. Further, when determining the winning of the bell role, the main control CPU 40a performs control for paying out nine medals.

  Further, when the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not to miss a winning combination of cherry, watermelon or bell, the main control CPU 40a determines the winning combination of the winning combination in accordance with this determination. ) To pay out one medal in accordance with. Note that the main control CPU 40a may perform control related to the transition of the internal control state, which will be described later, when determining whether or not a bell role is missed when the bell role is won, that is, when determining whether or not a winning combination is won.

  When determining the replay winning combination, the main control CPU 40a performs control for replaying the next variable game. As such control, the main control CPU 40a sets the same bet number as that of the variable game for which the winning is determined. When determining the replay winning combination, the main control CPU 40a may perform control related to a freeze effect, which will be described later, or control related to transition of an internal control state, which will be described later.

Next, an aspect of transition of a plurality of internal control states related to the progress of the game by the main control CPU 40a will be described.
When shifting the internal control state, the main control CPU 40a outputs a state instruction command indicating the internal control state of the transfer destination to the sub control board 41 (sub control CPU 41a). This state instruction command causes the sub control board 41 (sub control CPU 41a) to grasp the internal control state managed by the main control CPU 40a.

  As such an internal control state, the main control CPU 40a manages a control state in which BN game control is performed and a specific internal control state in which a plurality of types of “main modes” in which general game control is performed are associated. ing.

First, the “main mode” managed by the main control CPU 40a will be described.
As shown in the non-inside of the “main side” in FIG. 6, the main control CPU 40a performs the BN game control from the next variable game in response to a BN winning combination (BN winning) from each internal control state. In addition to the transition to the control state, the transition to the internal control state in which the non-inner middle game is performed after the BN game control ends.

  As shown in the inside of the “main side” in FIG. 6, the main control CPU 40a starts from the next variable game in response to the winning of the BN role (BN winning) in the internal control state in which the non-internal inside game is performed. It shifts to an internal control state in which an internal game is performed. At that time, the main control CPU 40a first controls the “main mode” to the internal control state of “0 (zero)”. When the “main mode” is “0”, the sub-control CPU 41a is instructed to control to the effect state related to the normal mode or the standby mode described later.

  Subsequently, the main control CPU 40a has received three consecutive replay winning combinations by a stop operation that matches the specific pressing order during the internal control state in which the “main mode” is “0” (replay pressing The “main mode” is controlled to the internal control state of “1”, regardless of the internal control state in which the internal game is played from the next variable game. The term “three consecutive times” as used herein refers to three consecutive times of winning (winning) a replay role that does not have to be a continuously variable game, and a replay role due to a stop operation that does not match a specific pressing order. It means 3 times without winning.

  The internal control state in which the “main mode” is “1” instructs the sub-control CPU 41a to control to the effect state related to the normal ART mode described later. In this case, the main control CPU 40a outputs, to the sub control CPU 41a, a command indicating that the replay push order coincidence has been won three consecutive times, that is, the transition condition is satisfied (the transition condition is satisfied).

  Subsequently, the main control CPU 40a, when the “main mode” is “1” in the internal control state, has triggered the bell role (stop display of the spill stop eye based on the bell spill). The “main mode” is controlled to the internal control state of “0 (zero)” regardless of the internal control state in which the internal game is played from the variable game.

  On the other hand, the main control CPU 40a is triggered by the fact that it is accompanied by a freeze effect (per freeze) in a variation game in the internal control state in which the “main mode” is “1”, with a “per” effect mode described later (per freeze). The “main mode” is controlled to the internal control state of “2”, regardless of the internal control state in which the game is played from the game. The internal control state in which the “main mode” is “2” instructs the sub-control CPU 41a to control to the effect state related to the special ART mode described later. In the present embodiment, the “around” effect mode is a mode in which a freeze effect is finally performed so that [777] (hereinafter referred to as [7] alignment) is derived on the active line.

  Also, the main control CPU 40a, from this time of the variable game, is triggered by the fact that it is accompanied by a freeze effect in the “out of” effect mode described later in the variable game in the internal control state in which the “main mode” is “1”. “Main mode” is controlled to the internal control state of “1”. In the present embodiment, the “offset” effect mode is a mode in which a freeze effect is finally performed so as not to derive [7] alignment on the active line.

  When the main control CPU 40a makes a transition to a freeze set state for executing a freeze effect triggered by winning of various winning roles determined in the variable game in the internal control state in which the “main mode” is “1”. There is. In this freeze-set state, the start of the variable game can be stagnated (hereinafter referred to as “freeze”) when the next start lever 22 is operated. The freeze effect and the freeze set state in this case will be described in detail later.

  Subsequently, the main control CPU 40a is triggered by the fact that the number of executions of the variable game performed in the internal control state in which the “main mode” is “2” reaches the specified number of games (the number of specified games is consumed). A freezing effect is accompanied by a floating game. The main control CPU 40a sets the “main mode” to “1” in the non-continuation of “no stock”, which will be described later, regardless of the internal control state in which an internal medium game is played from the next variable game as the end condition arrives. Control to the internal control state. Further, in the case of continuation with “stocked” described later, the main control CPU 40a controls (maintains) the “main mode” to the internal control state of “2” from the next variable game as the continuation condition is satisfied. . For this reason, the special ART mode of the present embodiment is controlled by dividing into a unit period in which one set of variable games for the specified number of games is set, and one set of variable games for the specified number of games if there is a stock. The unit period is controlled again.

  Note that the main control CPU 40a shifts to a freeze set state for executing a freezing effect when the prescribed number of games is consumed in a variable game in the internal control state in which the “main mode” is “2”. The freeze effect and the freeze set state in this case will be described in detail later.

  As described above, in this embodiment, the internal control state in which an internal game is performed is classified into three types of internal control states based on the “main mode”, and based on the “main mode” based on various conditions during this period. Game nature will be switched.

Here, the prescribed number of games to be determined by the main control CPU 40a will be described.
The main control CPU 40a performs a prescribed game number determination process in which the prescribed game number is determined by lottery in accordance with the start of control in which the “main mode” is “2”. In the prescribed game number determination process, the prescribed game number is an integer multiple of “30” of a plurality of types such as “30”, “60”, “90”, “120”, “150”, “180”, “210”. Either is determined. The prescribed game number determination process is performed by assigning random numbers to any of a plurality of kinds of prescribed game numbers so as to obtain a predetermined winning probability. It should be noted that the main control CPU 40a starts with stock when the number of executions of the variable game executed in the internal control state in which the “main mode” is “2” reaches the specified number of games (the number of specified games is consumed). Even when the “main mode” of “2” is set to the start of control, the prescribed game number determination process is performed. The specified number of games determined in this way is also instructed to the sub-control CPU 41a in accordance with the start of the control in which the “main mode” is “2”.

  When determining the prescribed game number, the main control CPU 40a stores the decided prescribed game number in a predetermined area of the main control RAM 40c. The main control CPU 40a subtracts “1” from the specified number of games stored in the main control RAM 40c each time the start of the variable game is instructed while the “main mode” is “2”. Then, the main control CPU 40a determines that the number of executions of the variable game in which the main mode is “2” has reached the specified number of games when the specified number of games is “0 (zero)”. The specified number of games updated in this way is also instructed to the sub-control CPU 41a every time the internal control state variable game whose “main mode” is “2” is started.

Next, the number of stocks to be determined by the main control CPU 40a will be described.
The main control CPU 40a relates to the variable game during the control of the “main mode” of “2”, and sets the “stock number” indicating that the “main mode” is continuously controlled to the internal control state of “2”. Stock number determination processing to be determined by lottery. In this stock number determination process, one of a plurality of types such as “0 (zero)”, “1 time”, or “2 times” is determined as the stock number, and the stock number is determined by determining other than “0”. Add (add). Further, the stock number determination process is performed by assigning random numbers to any of a plurality of types of stock numbers so as to obtain a predetermined winning probability.

  When determining the number of stocks, the main control CPU 40a stores the determined stock number in a predetermined area of the main control RAM 40c. The number of stocks determined in this way is also instructed to the sub-control CPU 41a in accordance with the determination.

  Further, the main control CPU 40a once controls the “main mode” to “1” in the internal control state in which the “main mode” is “2”, and then controls the “main mode” to “1”. If “1” or more (“with stock”), instead of subtracting “1” from the number of stocks, the “main mode” is again controlled to “2” to continue substantially. The number of stocks updated in this way is also instructed to the sub-control CPU 41a in accordance with the update. Thus, in the present embodiment, depending on the addition of the number of stocks related to the special ART mode during the special ART mode, the special ART mode is added (extended).

  Further, the main control CPU 40a once controls the “main mode” to “1” in the internal control state in which the “main mode” is “2”, and then controls the “main mode” to “1”. If it is less than “1” (“no stock”), the “main mode” is controlled to “1” as it is.

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

  When the sub instruction CPU 41a inputs a state instruction command, the sub control CPU 41a stores (sets) sub state information indicating the control state under control of the main control CPU 40a in the sub control RAM 41c. The sub-control CPU 41a performs control for causing various effects each time a variable game start command is input.

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

  Further, when the sub instruction CPU 41a inputs the state instruction command, the sub control RAM 41c stores (sets) the sub control state information indicating the internal control state managed by the main control CPU 40a, that is, the “main mode”. The sub-control CPU 41a performs control for causing various effects each time a variable game start command is input.

  The sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect state (control state) of the effect display device 14 in accordance with the internal control state being controlled by the main control CPU 40a. As a result, the player plays a variable game according to the effect state of the effect display device 14. In such an effect state, the player can grasp the internal control state from the type, and further, an effect that the player can play the game advantageously is performed. The effect states in this embodiment are classified into a plurality of types.

  As shown on the “sub-side” in FIG. 6, the effect state includes a BN mode that is performed in association with the internal control state of the BN game control based on the winning of the BN role. In this case, the effect display device 14 displays an image of the display screen for the BN mode. This BN mode is a state in which winning and winning can be continuously made in a spilled combination.

  In addition, in the production state, there are a normal mode in which the non-internal middle game and the “main mode” are performed in association with “0”. In this case, the effect display device 14 displays an image of the display screen for the normal mode. In the normal mode, the winning probability of the replay role is a low probability lottery state in the case of a non-internal game, while if the “main mode” is “0”, the winning probability of the replay role is a high probability lottery state. is there. In addition, this normal mode is a state in which an effect of notifying a specific pressing order or a pressing order for winning a bell is not performed.

  Further, the effect state includes a standby mode in which the “main mode” is “0” and is performed in association with the situation when the right to shift to the ART mode described later (with an ART flag) is generated. In this case, the effect display device 14 displays an image of the display screen for the standby mode. This standby mode is a state in which the winning probability of the replay role is in a high-probability lottery state, and an effect is provided in which a specific push order or a push order for winning a bell is notified.

  In addition, the effect state includes a normal ART mode in which “main mode” is performed in association with “1”. In this case, the effect display device 14 displays an image of the display screen for the normal ART mode. The normal ART mode is a state in which the effect of notifying the specific push order and the push order for the bell winning prize is performed while the winning probability of the replay combination is in the high probability lottery state.

  Further, the effect state includes a special ART mode in which “main mode” is performed in association with “2”. In this case, the effect display device 14 displays an image of the display screen for the special ART mode. This special ART mode is a state in which the winning probability of the replay role is in a high-probability lottery state, and an effect of informing the specific push order and the push order for the bell winning prize.

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

  Hereinafter, the control contents in the effect state related to the progress of the game controlled by the sub control CPU 41a based on the internal control state managed by the main control CPU 40a will be described together with the display effect in the effect display device 14.

  As shown on the “sub-side” in FIG. 6, the sub-control CPU 41 a controls the transition of the production state as a result of performing the control in each production state described below. The sub-control CPU 41a performs processing based on the winning and winning (missing) instructions of the winning combination during the control of each effect state.

First, the control related to the normal mode in which the non-inside middle game or the “main mode” is associated with “0” will be described.
The sub-control CPU 41a controls the display content of the effect display device 14 so that the effect of notifying the push order for winning the bell is not performed when the winning of the bell role is instructed. For this reason, during the normal mode, an effect is performed so that it is difficult to win a bell. In the normal mode, when a player wins a bell role, a bell win occurs when the player happens to stop in the push order for the bell win.

  Further, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the display content of the effect display device 14 so that the effect of notifying the specific pressing order is not performed when the winning of the replay role is instructed. For this reason, during the normal mode, an effect is performed so that it is difficult to win a replay combination by a stop operation that matches a specific pressing order. On the other hand, during the normal mode, when the player plays the replay role, the replay role wins due to the stop operation that matches the specific push order when the player makes a stop operation in the specific push order.

  Further, the sub-control CPU 41a performs the ART entry lottery when the “main mode” is “0”, that is, the internal middle game, when the winning of the small role is instructed. This ART rush lottery is performed by assigning random numbers to either “winning” or “non-winning” so that a predetermined winning probability is obtained based on the winning combination instructed to win. The sub-control CPU 41a generates the right to shift to the normal ART mode when deriving the “winning” result in the ART entry lottery, while deriving the “non-winning” result in the ART entry lottery When the game is in the internal control state, the right to shift to the normal ART mode is not generated.

  When the sub control CPU 41a generates the right to shift to the normal ART mode, the ART flag stored in the predetermined storage area of the sub control RAM 41c includes information indicating the generation of the right to shift to the normal ART mode. Set. The information indicating the occurrence of the right to shift to the normal ART mode is canceled when the normal ART mode is shifted to after the occurrence, and the setting is retained when the normal ART mode is interrupted.

  In the following description, “with ART flag” indicates that information indicating the occurrence of the right to shift to the normal ART mode is set in the ART flag. Also, “no ART flag” indicates that the information indicating that the right to transition to the normal ART mode has not been set in the ART flag.

  Further, the sub-control CPU 41a derives the result of “winning” in the ART entry lottery, and when the ART flag is present, the fluctuation occurs on the condition that the “main mode” is “0”, that is, the internal middle game. The effect state is controlled so that the normal mode is ended from the game or the variable game after the predetermined number of times have elapsed, and the standby mode is entered to wait for the transition to the normal ART mode. In this case, the internal control state in which “main mode” is “0” is continued. On the other hand, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect state so as to continue the normal mode when the result of “non-winning” is derived in the ART entry lottery. For this reason, during the normal mode, in principle, there is no ART flag.

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

Next, the control related to the standby mode in which “main mode” is associated with “0” will be described.
The sub-control CPU 41a controls the display content of the effect display device 14 so as to cause a “bell navigation effect” for notifying the push order for winning a bell when the winning of the bell role is instructed. For this reason, during the standby mode, an effect is performed so as to assist (assist) the bell winning, and a player wins a bell according to the bell navigation effect.

  In the effect display device 14, three images simulating stop buttons are displayed side by side, and one of “1”, “2”, and “3” is assigned to each of the three images. For example, in the bell navigation effect in which “1” is attached in the middle of three images imitating the stop button, “2” on the left, and “3” on the right, the stop button is [middle → left → right], that is, stop. The player is notified that the button 23C should be operated first.

  Further, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the display content of the effect display device 14 so that a bell navigation effect is performed in accordance with the start of the variable game when the winning of the bell role is instructed. In addition, the sub-control CPU 41a performs a bell navigation effect with the content of informing the bell winning push order corresponding to the bell combination instructed to win. For example, in the case of the bell group 2, the sub-control CPU 41a performs a bell navigation effect that informs that the stop button 23C should be operated first. The bell navigator effect that causes the player to win a bell prize is advantageous information for the player to advance the game advantageously. Thus, the sub-control CPU 41a that performs control related to the bell navigation effect functions as an information notification control means.

  Further, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the display content of the effect display device 14 so as to cause a “rep navi effect” for notifying a specific pressing order when the winning of the replay role is instructed. For this reason, during the standby mode, an effect is performed so as to assist (assist) the winning of the replay role by a stop operation that matches the specific pressing order, and the player performs a specific push by performing the game according to the Lip Navi effect. Replay winning by stop operation that matches the order occurs.

In the effect display device 14, like the bell navigation effect, three images simulating the stop button are displayed side by side, and any one of “1”, “2”, and “3” is attached to the three images.
Further, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the display content of the effect display device 14 so as to perform a Lip navigator effect with the start of the variable game when the winning of the replay role is instructed. Further, the sub-control CPU 41a causes the rep navigator effect to be performed with the content informing the specific push order corresponding to the replay combination instructed to win. For example, in the case of the replay group 3, the sub control CPU 41 a performs a Lip Navi effect that informs the user that the stop button should be operated in the order of pressing “middle → right → left”.

Next, in the normal mode and the standby mode in which the “main mode” is associated with “0”, a detailed description will be given of when the replay combination is won.
As a result of performing the Lip navigator effect, the sub-control CPU 41a has instructed three consecutive replay winning combinations by a stop operation that matches the specific pressing order (replay pressing order matching three consecutive winnings) Is directed, the effect state is controlled so as to shift to the normal ART mode from the next variation game. That is, during the standby mode, the sub control CPU 41a shifts to the normal ART mode in response to three consecutive replay push order match winnings. In this case, the “main mode” is shifted to the internal control state of “1”. In this way, the sub-control CPU 41a that performs control related to the three consecutive replay push order match winning prizes functions as a transition condition determining means.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, during the standby mode, the normal ART mode is given as a privilege for the replay role winning by the stop operation that coincides with the specific pushing order accompanying the execution of the Lip navigator effect three times in succession. Generate a transition.

  On the other hand, the sub-control CPU 41a restricts the transition to the normal ART mode when the replay push order coincidence consecutive winning is instructed as a result of not performing the Lip navigator effect. That is, the sub-control CPU 41a does not shift to the normal ART mode during the normal mode, that is, when there is no ART flag and the lip navigation effect is not performed. In this case, the “main mode” is shifted to the internal control state of “1”.

  Further, the sub-control CPU 41a gives a penalty that is disadvantageous to the player when a predetermined stop operation for stopping the stop button 23L first is not performed in each variable game during the normal mode. This penalty is realized by setting a period for restricting the generation of the right to transition to the normal ART mode, and by restricting the transition to the normal ART mode even if the replay push order matching consecutive three-time winning is instructed as described above. .

  In this embodiment, if the “main mode” is “0”, a penalty is applied so that the stop button 23L is first stopped as a specific pressing order associated with the replay groups 1 to 6. Only a specific pushing order is associated. For this reason, in the normal mode, as described above, the replay push order coincidence consecutive winning three times is not generated in principle.

  If the replay push order coincidence consecutive wins occur three times, the “main mode” is set to “1”, but the transition to the normal ART mode is restricted for the production state. For this reason, even if the “main mode” becomes “1”, when the normal state is in effect, the effect of notifying each push order is not performed as in the normal ART mode, so some bell spillage will occur. Thus, the “main mode” is also “0”.

Next, control related to the normal ART mode in which “main mode” is associated with “1” will be described.
When the sub-control CPU 41a generates the right to shift to the normal ART mode during the normal mode, the sub-control CPU 41a stores the number of stay games indicating the number of variable games that can be performed in the normal ART mode in a predetermined storage area of the sub-control RAM 41c. To remember. The number of stay games is also the number of variable games in which various assists of the player's game can be performed by a bell navigation effect or the like in the normal ART mode.

  When determining the number of stay games, the sub-control CPU 41a performs a normal ART content lottery. This normal ART content lottery is performed by assigning random numbers to any one of “20 times”, “30 times”, and “50 times” so that a predetermined winning probability is obtained. For example, when the result of “20 times” is derived, the sub-control CPU 41a determines the number of stay games of 20 times, shifts to the normal ART mode at the time of actual transition, and sets “20 times” as the number of stay games. Store in the sub-control RAM 41c.

  Note that the sub-control CPU 41a continuously holds the number of stay games until the number of stay games reaches “0 (zero)” even when the mode is shifted to another mode. For this reason, the sub-control CPU 41a suspends the normal ART mode and, for example, resumes the normal ART mode thereafter with the number of staying games at the time of interruption when shifting to the special ART mode described later.

  The sub-control CPU 41a subtracts “1” from the number of stay games stored in the sub-control RAM 41c every time the start of the variable game is instructed in the normal ART mode. As described above, the sub-control CPU 41a counts the number of times that the variable game can be performed in the normal ART mode based on the execution of the variable game.

  The player is notified of the number of times that the variable game is performed in the normal ART mode by the effect display device 14. Therefore, the sub control CPU 41a controls the display content of the effect display device 14 so as to notify the number of stay games stored in the sub control RAM 41c during the normal ART mode.

  Further, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the display content of the effect display device 14 so that the “bell navigation effect” is performed as in the standby mode when the winning of the bell role is instructed. For this reason, during the normal ART mode, an effect is performed so that bell spillage is avoided and the bell winning is assisted (assist), and when the player performs a game according to the bell navigation effect, bell spillage is avoided and the bell winning is achieved. Occur.

  Further, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect state so that the normal ART mode is continued when the bell winning is instructed. In this case, the internal control state in which “main mode” is “1” is continued. On the other hand, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect state so as to end the normal ART mode and shift to the normal mode when a bell spill (stop display of spill stop) is instructed. In this case, the state is shifted to the internal control state in which “main mode” is “0”.

  In addition, when the sub-control CPU 41a is instructed to win the replay role, the effect display is performed so that the “freeze navigation effect” for notifying the specific push order is performed under a predetermined condition in the same manner as the “rep navigation effect”. The display content of the device 14 is controlled. For this reason, during the normal ART mode, an effect is performed so as to assist (assist) a replay winning by a stop operation that matches a specific pressing order, and the player performs a game according to the freeze navigation effect, thereby producing the freeze effect. It may be done. The conditions for performing the freeze navigation effect during the normal ART mode will be described in detail later.

  On the other hand, the sub-control CPU 41a causes the “challenge navigation effect” to be performed under a predetermined condition instead of the freeze navigation effect when the winning of the replay role is instructed and the freeze navigation effect is not performed. The display content of the effect display device 14 is controlled. For this reason, during the normal ART mode, a freezing effect may be performed by playing a game so that the player automatically matches the replay winning by the stop operation that matches the specific pressing order.

  In the effect display device 14, three images simulating stop buttons are displayed side by side, and “Hatena (question mark)” is attached to the three instead of the numbers “1”, “2”, and “3”. The In other words, this challenge navigation effect informs the player that the stop button should be operated in any order.

  In addition, when the freeze effect in the “around” effect mode is instructed (per freeze), the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect state so as to shift to the special ART mode after the freeze effect ends. In other words, the sub-control CPU 41a shifts the display screen of the effect display device 14 to the special ART mode when a freeze effect is performed and a “winning” result is derived and terminated during the normal ART mode. . The display screen of this special ART mode is displayed after the “main mode” is shifted to the internal control state of “2” and after the freeze effect ends. In other words, the sub-control CPU 41a performs an effect related to the special ART mode when the “main mode” is in the internal control state of “2” in accordance with the start of the variable game in which the freeze effect is instructed according to the “around” effect mode. It is instructed to control the state.

  On the other hand, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect state so that the normal ART mode is continued regardless of whether or not the freeze effect is performed when the freeze effect in the “out of” effect mode is instructed (freeze error). To do.

  In addition, when the number of stay games stored in the sub control RAM 41c is “0” (stay = 0), the sub control CPU 41a notifies “navigation end” that prevents various navigation effects from being performed. The production state is controlled as described above.

  While notifying the end of the navigation, the sub-control CPU 41a is not setting the stay game number, so that the effect display device does not perform various navigation effects even if it wins the bell role or the replay role. 14 display contents are controlled. For this reason, during the notification of the end of the navigation, an effect is performed so as to make it difficult to avoid bell spillage, that is, to win a bell. On the other hand, during the notification of the end of the navigation, when the player wins the role of the bell, the player wins a bell when the player performs a stop operation in the order of the bell winning push.

  In addition, after the navigation end is being notified, the sub-control CPU 41a shifts the display screen of the effect display device 14 to the normal mode when the bell spills. In this case, the state is shifted to the internal control state in which “main mode” is “0”.

Next, control related to the special ART mode in which “main mode” is associated with “2” will be described.
During the special ART mode, the sub control CPU 41a stores the specified number of games instructed by the main control CPU 40a in a predetermined storage area of the sub control RAM 41c. While the specified number of games is “1 or more”, the sub-control CPU 41a performs various assistances of the player's game by a bell navigation effect as a special ART mode.

  The player is notified of the number of times that the variable game is performed in the special ART mode by the effect display device 14. Therefore, the sub control CPU 41a controls the display content of the effect display device 14 so as to notify the specified number of games stored in the sub control RAM 41c during the special ART mode.

  Further, the sub-control CPU 41a is instructed to set the “main mode” to “2” along with the freeze in the next variable game when the specified number of games instructed by the main control CPU 40a is “0”. (Regulation of the number of prescribed games + stock), the production state is controlled so that the special ART mode is continued even after the freeze production is finished.

  The sub-control CPU 41a is instructed to set the “main mode” to “1” along with the freezing in the next variable game when the specified number of games specified by the main control CPU 40a is “0”. (Predicted number of games + no stock), the production state is controlled so as to shift (restart) to the normal ART mode that has been interrupted after the end of the freeze production. This normal ART mode display screen is displayed after the “main mode” is shifted to the internal control state of “1” and after the freeze effect ends. That is, the sub-control CPU 41a is in the internal control state in which the “main mode” is “1” and the normal ART mode is in effect in accordance with the start of the variable game in which the freeze effect in the “out of” effect mode is instructed. It is instructed to control the state.

  The sub-control CPU 41a controls the display content of the effect display device 14 so that the “bell navigation effect” is performed as in the normal ART mode when the winning of the bell role is instructed. For this reason, during the special ART mode, the performance is performed so that the bell winning is avoided (assist) by avoiding the bell spilling, and the player performs the game according to the bell navigation effect, thereby avoiding the bell spilling and the bell winning. Occur. Note that the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect state so that the special ART mode being controlled is continued regardless of whether a bell winning or bell spill is instructed. In this case, the internal control state in which “main mode” is “2” is continued.

  In addition, the sub-control CPU 41a performs an extra number determination process for lottery and addition of the number of stay games related to the normal ART mode (addition) in relation to the variable game in the special ART mode. In this addition number determination process, one of a plurality of types such as “0 (zero)”, “10 times”, “20 times”, and “30 times” is determined as an additional number, and other than “0” is determined. Add (add) the number of staying games. Further, the extra number determination process is performed by assigning random numbers to any of the plural types of extra numbers so as to obtain a predetermined winning probability.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, depending on the number of stay games related to the normal ART mode during the special ART mode, the chance to shift to the special ART mode is added (extended). It will lead to the addition (extension) of.

Hereinafter, the configuration and control related to the freeze effect of the present embodiment will be described.
If the main control CPU 40a wins the replay role, the main control CPU 40a includes whether or not the freeze effect is to be performed if the freeze control effect can be performed under a predetermined condition for each internal control state. A freeze pattern with specific content. As a scene where the freeze effect can be performed, a case where the “main mode” is “1” is defined.

  As described above, the result of whether or not to shift to the special ART mode is derived depending on the freeze effect when the “main mode” is “1”, that is, the effect state is the normal ART mode.

  In the present embodiment, even if the main control CPU 40a allows the freeze effect to be performed, the freeze effect is not performed unless the stop operation at the time of winning the actual replay role matches the specific pressing order. ing.

  For this reason, the sub-control CPU 41a accompanies the freeze navigation effect so that the stop operation at the time of winning the replay role matches the specific pressing order. Therefore, the appearance rate of the freeze effect and the freeze occurrence rate of the freeze effect due to the above-mentioned “around” effect mode are the probability that the main control CPU 40a will win the replay role, and the effect mode that the main control CPU 40a is “win”. The determination probability is based on the navigation occurrence rate (probability) that causes the sub-control CPU 41a to perform freeze navigation effects.

  Specifically, the main control CPU 40a performs a freeze lottery when the “main mode” of the internal middle game is “1”, that is, when the replay combination is won in the normal ART mode. This freeze lottery is performed by assigning random numbers to the “out of” production mode so as to have a probability of “5/6”, and at the “win” production mode so that the probability of “1/6” is obtained. Is done.

  As a result of the freeze effect, [7] content that does not ultimately lead to a match is defined in the “offset” effect mode. In addition, the contents of the “out of” effect mode are also set so that the freeze effect is not performed. In this case, the freeze effect is performed even when the stop operation at the time of winning the replay role matches the specific pressing order. It is stipulated not to be allowed. On the other hand, the content for finally deriving [7] as a result of the freeze effect is defined in the “around” effect mode.

  In the present embodiment, the probability that the main control CPU 40a determines the “hit” effect mode in the freeze lottery so that the freeze occurrence rate of the freeze effect due to the “hit” effect mode is about 1/10 (10%). And a sub-control CPU 41a sets a navigation occurrence rate at which freeze navigation effects are performed. That is, the normal ART mode is set so that the transition rate to the special ART mode is about 1/10 (10%).

Next, control based on the freeze set state of the present embodiment will be described.
When the main control CPU 40a determines that the freeze is accompanied during the internal control state in which the “main mode” is “1”, when the stop operation at the time of winning the replay role matches a specific pressing order, In response to the start of the floating game, the state is shifted to a freeze set state for executing a freeze effect. Further, the main control CPU 40a shifts to a freeze set state for executing a freezing effect when the prescribed number of games is consumed in the variable game in the internal control state in which the “main mode” is “2”.

  When the state is shifted to the freeze set state, the main control CPU 40a sets the freeze in response to an operation of the start lever 22, that is, an operation for starting the next variable game (next game start) in a state where the game can be started (freeze control). )I do. During this freeze control, it is possible to execute a freeze effect as a stagnant effect in which each reel is accompanied by a change or stop (operation) in the effect, and [7] the alignment is stopped based on the stop in the effect. ing. Further, during this freeze effect, each reel is accompanied by an effect by an effect device such as the effect display device 14 in accordance with the change or stop of the effect.

  The main control CPU 40a outputs a freeze instruction command for instructing the freeze setting to the sub control CPU 41a in accordance with the freeze setting. This freeze instruction command causes the sub control board 41 (sub control CPU 41a) to grasp the setting of the freeze.

  Subsequently, after executing the freeze control, the main control CPU 40a cancels the freeze when a predetermined effect time of the freeze effect elapses. The main control CPU 40a outputs a freeze release instruction command for instructing the release of the freeze to the sub control CPU 41a in accordance with the release of the freeze. This freeze release instruction command causes the sub control board 41 (sub control CPU 41a) to grasp the release of the freeze.

  In the present embodiment, a time longer than the wait time is set as the effect time of the freeze effect. For this reason, after the freeze control is performed, the rotation of each reel for playing the variable game is started in a situation where the wait time has elapsed. In addition, during the freeze production, the start operation of the variable game is performed by the operation of the start lever 22, but the stop operation of each reel by the operation of each stop button 23L, 23C, 23R cannot be performed. Therefore, the start of the variable game is stagnated accordingly.

  After that, the main control CPU 40a controls each reel so as to start the fluctuation (normal rotation) of each reel based on the operation of the start lever 22 as well as the case where the freeze is not set. A state in which a stop operation by the stop button can be accepted.

Next, the flow of games that the player will perform based on the gaming state of the present embodiment will be described.
As described above, in a game state in which the internal control state is a non-internal game and the production state is the normal mode, it is difficult for the player to win the replay role, and there is no right to shift to the normal ART mode. Therefore, the low base state is disadvantageous for the player.

  Also, a game state in which the internal control state is “1” for the main mode, the normal ART mode for the production state, and the special ART mode for the “main mode” “2”, and the production state is the special ART mode is easy to win. Since the player can play the game advantageously because the winning of the bell role is assisted, a high base state advantageous to the player is obtained.

  In addition, when the internal control state is an internal game, that is, the game state in which the “main mode” is “0” and the production state is the normal mode (standby mode), it is easy to win a replay role, and then the normal state is shifted to the normal ART mode. Therefore, the internal control state for the player becomes a high base preparation state that can reduce the consumption of medals compared to the non-internal medium game and further leads to a high base state. Note that the winning probability of each small role is set to be the same as the high base state even in the high base preparation state (the RT state that is an internal middle game), so the burden on the consumption of medals will be the same as the high base state.

In such a high base preparation state, since it is easier to win a replay combination than in the low base state, it becomes a section where the speed at which medals decrease compared to the low base state is slow.
Also, in the high base state, if a high base is in the ready state, a bell winning that is not supported in the normal mode is supported for each winning of the bell role. For this reason, in the high base state, the frequency of assisting the bell winning is higher than in the high base preparation state in which the winning probabilities of each small role are the same, and the player wins a medal than the high base preparation state. It becomes the section that can be increased. As described above, in this embodiment, an advantageous degree with respect to increase / decrease of medals is set for each base state. The main control CPU 40a and the sub control CPU 41a that control the gaming state in this way function as a high base state control means, a high base preparation state control means, and a low base state control means.

  As shown in FIG. 7, the gaming state of the present embodiment is a “medal consumption zone” in which medals are consumed mainly by playing games, and medals are increased mainly by playing games. The “medal increase zone” is divided into three zones: “penalty zone” in which playing itself is a penalty (disadvantage).

  Specifically, the gaming state shifts to a high base preparation state, that is, a “medal consumption zone” when a bonus is established in the low base state. In this “medal consumption zone”, medals decrease every time a bell role is missed in a scene where the winning of the bell that determines the highest winning probability among the payout roles is not assisted. In this “medal consumption zone”, the player consumes medals and aims at the transition to the “medal increase zone”, that is, the arrival of transition conditions.

  Subsequently, the gaming state shifts to the high base state, that is, the “medal increase zone” when the transition condition is established in the high base preparation state. In this “medal increase zone”, the winning of the bell role with the highest winning probability among the payout roles is assisted, so that the medal increases for each winning of the bell role. In this “medal increase zone”, the player aims to increase medals by acquiring medals by the role of the bell.

  Subsequently, the gaming state shifts to a high base preparation state, that is, a “medal consumption zone” when the game ends in the high base state. For this reason, in the “medal consumption zone”, the player consumes medals and aims to enter the next “medal increase zone”.

  As described above, in this embodiment, after the bonus is established, the high base preparation state in which the consumption of medals is reduced as compared with the low base state waits for a chance to shift to the high base state. In other words, regardless of whether or not the game is shifted to the high base state, the game in the high base preparation state is interposed for the time being.

  On the other hand, the gaming state is changed to a high base preparation state and a high base state, that is, a bonus winning in the “medal consumption zone” and the “medal increase zone”, to a low base state including a bonus game, that is, a “penalty zone”. Transition. Therefore, in the “medal consumption zone” and the “medal increase zone”, the player aims at the purpose in each gaming state so as not to win a bonus.

  In this way, in this embodiment, even if the bonus is won, not only will the number of medals increase or decrease but also shift to the low base state, so there is almost no merit for winning the bonus, rather a penalty It is a specification. That is, it is advantageous for the player not to win a bonus.

  However, the bonus winning is specified as a very low probability when the player normally plays, while the bonus establishment is specified as a very high probability when the player normally plays. For this reason, the probability that a player will win a bonus by playing normally is very low, and even if a bonus is awarded, a bonus can be established without playing so many games after a low base state. ing.

Therefore, according to the present embodiment, the following effects can be obtained.
(1) While carrying over the winning result of the BN role, the game characteristic that makes the replay role a high probability and makes the transition condition (replay push order coincidence consecutive 3 times winning) come in such a high probability state It was. As a result, after the winning result of the BN combination is determined, the high base preparation state in which the consumption of medals is reduced as compared with the low base state waits for a chance to shift to the high base state. For this reason, regardless of whether or not the game shifts to the high base state game, the player's burden on the medal consumption can be reduced by interposing the game in the high base preparation state for the time being. .

  (2) Regarding the establishment of the transition condition (replay push order coincidence consecutive 3 times winning), by setting it separately from the bonus winning, it is possible to give the maximum number of scenes where the game can be performed in the high base preparation state.

  (3) By setting the start and end of the game in the high base state separately from the bonus winning, the winning result of allowing the bonus winning is maintained even during the high base state. be able to.

  (4) Since a bonus winning is controlled in the low base state, the game in the high base preparation state can be continued while avoiding the bonus winning. Even if a bonus prize is generated, it can be immediately pulled back to the situation where the winning result of the BN role is carried over. For this reason, it is advantageous for the player himself to carry over the winning result of allowing the BN role, and the player can be urged to such a presumed game characteristic.

(5) Since the winning probability state of each small role is set to be the same as the high base state even in the high base preparation state, it is possible to effectively reduce the burden on the player's medal consumption.
(6) In the high base state, the frequency of reporting the advantageous information (bell navigation effect) is made higher than that during the control in the high base preparation state. Thereby, in the high base preparation state, since the frequency of the replay combination is higher than that in the low base state, the speed at which medals decrease compared to the low base state is a slower section. Also, in the high base state, the frequency of assisting the bell winning is higher than in the high base preparation state in which the winning probabilities of each of the multiple types of small roles are the same. It becomes a section that can be acquired and increased. In this way, since the degree of advantage regarding the increase / decrease of medals is set for each state, the player can easily experience the difference in the degree of advantage, and the game performance can be effectively grasped.

In addition, you may change the said embodiment as follows.
-In this embodiment, you may be made to assist a Bell prize if it is less frequent than normal mode, at the time of winning the bell role, and in standby mode.

In the present embodiment, during the standby mode, the bell winning may not be assisted as in the normal mode.
In the present embodiment, the case where the “main mode” is “0” is defined as the high base preparation state, but the case where the production state is the standby mode may be defined as the high base state. In this case, establishment of the transition condition means generation of the right to transition to the ART mode.

  In the present embodiment, the case where the “main mode” is “1” is defined as the high base state, but in this case, that is, in the case of the normal ART mode, the high base preparation state may be defined. In this case, the transition condition is established when the “main mode” is controlled to “2”, that is, the start of the floating game in which the freeze effect is performed in the “win” effect mode, or the effect state is the special ART. The start of the change game controlled by the mode, or the appearance state during the change game, is the time of switching to the special ART mode.

  -In the present embodiment, various push orders are notified to the player by the light emission effect of the lamp R, or dedicated push order notification lamps are provided to light these to inform the player of the various push orders, The player may be notified of various pressing orders by sound production of the speaker SP. In this case, an effect state or the like may be performed by the lamp R or the speaker SP.

  -In this embodiment, you may make it the timing which operates a stop button as an element which can change the stop eye in a 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. And in various navigation effects, the timing (a specific part (symbol)) which operates a stop button is notified.

  In the present embodiment, the winning probabilities of each small role may be different between the high base preparation state and the high base state. For example, the RT1 state in which the replay role is more likely than the non-internal middle game is set so that the “main mode” corresponds to “0”, and the “main mode” corresponds to “1” and “2”. As described above, the RT2 state in which the replay combination has a higher probability than the “main mode” of “0” may be set.

-In this embodiment, if the winning probability of the BN combination is set to be relatively high, it may be set lower than the individual winning probabilities of the bell groups 1 to 3 and the replay groups 1 to 6.
-In this embodiment, it can also be realized with a specification in which medals increase or decrease before and after the BN game. In this embodiment, the type of bonus is not particularly defined, but the continuous action device related to the first type special feature (so-called big bonus) and the second type special feature continuous operation It may be realized by any device (so-called challenge time).

In the present embodiment, the low base state is set after the end of the BN game, but it is also possible to pass through a state that is more advantageous to the player than the low base state.
In the present embodiment, after the end of the special ART mode, that is, the high base state, even if the end condition of the special ART mode is reached, the specification may be made to pass through the low base state.

  In the present embodiment, the special ART mode, that is, the high base state end condition may be a bonus prize. In this case, when the specified number of games becomes “0” in the special ART mode, control is made to a winning mode in which a bonus winning is actively notified to the player, and various navigation effects are not performed during this winning mode. Or

  -In this embodiment, you may make it be a high base state as a game state after the end of BN game. For example, in the high base preparation state of the internal middle game, after performing a lottery that enables bonus winning, and determining that the bonus winning is possible through this lottery, there is a game characteristic that leads the player to bonus winning with various navigation effects etc. Conceivable. In this example, the bonus winning condition is satisfied as a condition for shifting to the high base state.

  In the present embodiment, part or all of the control related to the effect state may be performed by the main control CPU 40a, or part of the control related to the internal control state may be performed by the sub control CPU 41a. Good.

  In the present embodiment, the specification up to the transition to the normal ART mode may be changed. For example, the normal ART mode is switched to the standby mode on the condition that a predetermined number of games (the number of ceilings) in the normal mode has passed. It is also possible to cause a state allowing the transition to.

  -In this embodiment, the trigger for shifting to the normal ART mode may be changed, and a winning combination with payout of an award medal, for example, winning three consecutive bells, or a lottery unrelated to the winning combination Based on this, the transition (switching) to the normal ART mode can be controlled.

  The present embodiment may be embodied in a pachinko slot machine (pachislot machine) that uses a game ball (pachinko ball) as a game medium.

  L1 to L5 ... Symbol stop line, 10 ... Pachi-slot, 13 ... Drum unit, 14 ... Production display device, 13L ... Left reel, 13C ... Middle reel, 13R ... Right reel, 22 ... Start lever, 23L, 23C, 23R ... Stop button 40 ... main control board, 40a ... main control CPU, 40b ... main control ROM, 40c ... main control RAM, 41 ... sub control board, 41a ... sub control CPU, 41b ... sub control ROM, 41c ... Sub-control RAM 42... External terminal board.

Claims (6)

Based on the start operation performed by the player consuming the game medium, a single game performed by changing a plurality of columns of symbols is started by the symbol display means, and each column is determined based on the start of one game. In the gaming machine in which the symbols in the corresponding row are stopped based on the stop operation by the player after the symbol variation of
A winning deciding means for deciding whether or not to allow the generation of a plurality of types of winnings including a specific winning that can carry over the winning results over a plurality of games until the winning of the game at the start of one game;
After determining the winning result for allowing the occurrence of the specific winning, the low base where the probability of allowing the occurrence of a re-game where the game is started without consuming the game medium is normal probability while carrying over the corresponding winning result A high base preparation state control means for controlling to a high base preparation state having a higher probability than the state;
Transition condition determination means for determining whether or not to establish a transition condition while the high base preparation state control means is controlling to the high base preparation state;
A high base state control means for controlling to a high base state in which a player can advantageously advance the game in comparison with the high base preparation state when the transition condition is satisfied, Machine.   The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the transition condition determination unit determines whether or not the transition condition is satisfied as a condition different from the occurrence of the specific winning. The high base state control means controls to end the high base state upon arrival of an end condition different from the occurrence of the specific prize.
The gaming machine according to claim 2, wherein the high base preparation state control unit controls the high base preparation state even after the high base state ends. Low base state control means for controlling to the low base state by the occurrence of the specific prize;
Specific gaming state control means for controlling to a specific gaming state triggered by the occurrence of the specific winning,
The specific game state control means controls so that increase / decrease of game media does not occur before and after the specific game state,
The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the winning determination means is most easily determined from among a plurality of types of winnings for allowing the generation of the specific winning.   The winning determination means is set to the same probability during the control of the high base preparation state and the high base state with respect to the probability of allowing the occurrence of a plurality of types of winnings. The gaming machine according to the item. Comprising information notification control means for performing control for notifying advantageous information for allowing a player to acquire a game medium in a game;
The said information alerting | reporting control means is controlled so that the frequency which alert | reports the said advantageous information becomes high compared with the time of being controlled to the said high base preparation state, while being controlled to the said high base state. Gaming machine.