JP2014213049A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine enhancing interest when lengthening an advantageous game state period.SOLUTION: During an additional mode, a reference frequency to be added in winning of an additional lottery is increased every time when the number of winning times of additional lotteries (continuous lotteries) increases. As a result, attention can be paid to the number of winning times of additional lotteries. Thus, no attention is paid only to whether execution of additional lotteries is acceptable or not, whether the additional lottery is won, and the number of times to be added in one variable game, and hence interest can be enhanced in addition of the number of ART times. More specifically, a player is allowed to desire to win the additional lottery as the number of winning times of additional lotteries is large, and to pay more attention to the presence or absence of winning when the number of winning times of additional lotteries is large, thus enhancing interest.

Description

  In the present invention, a game performed by changing symbols in a plurality of columns based on a start operation performed by a player is started by the symbol display means, and after a change in symbols in each column is started based on the start of the 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.

  Conventionally, in a pachinko slot machine (a spinning machine, hereinafter referred to as “pachi-slot”), which is a type of gaming machine, a game medium (hereinafter referred to as “medal”) is used, and a game is played by inserting a medal into the pachi-slot. Is started, and a state advantageous to a player who can easily obtain a predetermined pattern (hereinafter referred to as “advantageous game state”) is performed.

  In the pachi-slot described in Patent Document 1, the advantageous gaming state can be continued up to a predetermined number of games. In addition, when a predetermined condition such as winning a specific combination (for example, triple cherry) in the advantageous gaming state is satisfied, the number of times that becomes the upper limit of the advantageous gaming state is increased (so-called “addition”). ing. Among such pachislot machines, there are also known those that can shift to a special game state with a high degree of advantage regarding addition in an advantageous game state.

JP 2010-82083 A

  However, when the predetermined condition is satisfied, the number of times of addition is a random or predetermined number. For this reason, every time the predetermined condition is satisfied, attention can be paid to the number of times of addition, but not much attention has been paid to the number of times that the predetermined condition is satisfied. Therefore, even if the predetermined condition is repeatedly established, it is not always possible to improve the interest of the player, and there is a risk of getting bored.

  The present invention has been made paying attention to such problems existing in the prior art. An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that improves the interest when increasing the period of advantageous gaming state.

  In the gaming machine that solves the above problems, a game that is performed by changing the symbols of a plurality of columns based on the start operation by the player is started by the symbol display means, and the symbols of each column are started based on the start of the 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 change is started, the winning combination that is allowed to win based on the stop operation is determined based on the start operation. The winning combination determining means, and a game control means for controlling to be able to give an advantageous game state that is a game in a state more advantageous to the player than in the normal state, the game control means is advantageous game during the advantageous game state It is configured to be able to give a special gaming state that can increase the period of the state, and during the special gaming state, an extra lottery is conducted to draw whether or not to increase the period of the advantageous gaming state, and the extra lottery is won In such a case, the period of the advantageous gaming state to be granted is increased, and when a predetermined specific role among the winning roles is won and an additional lottery is won, the specific role is determined regardless of the number of times the winning lottery is won. By adding the special additional period determined according to the number of times, the period of the advantageous gaming state to be given is increased, and the number of times of winning the extra lottery increases, the period of the advantageous gaming state at the time of winning the extra lottery The gist is to lengthen the period of addition to.

  In the above gaming machine, at least one of the type of the special additional period that can be determined and the determination ratio of the special additional period that can be determined may be different depending on the type of the specific combination that has been won.

  In the above gaming machine, when the game control means wins the extra lottery, the game control means increases the period of the advantageous gaming state to be given by adding a reference period every time the extra lottery is won. It may be made longer as the number of times of winning the lottery increases.

  In the above gaming machine, the upper limit of the reference period that can be added when winning the extra lottery is determined in advance, while the special additional period that can be determined according to the specific role is the upper limit of the reference period There may be a period that is set longer.

  ADVANTAGE OF THE INVENTION According to this invention, the interest at the time of increasing the period of an advantageous game state can be improved.

The front view which shows the machine surface side of a pachislot. The figure which shows a winning line. The figure which shows a prize aspect. The block diagram which shows the electrical structure of a pachislot. (A) is a figure which shows a winning combination determination table, (b) is a figure which shows the winning content of a replay combination. The figure which shows the detail of a replay combination. The flowchart which shows the mode of a game state transfer. The flowchart which shows ART frequency | count determination processing. The figure which shows a reference | standard frequency setting table. (A)-(b) is a figure which shows a special addition table. (A)-(d) is a figure which shows a normal addition table. The figure which shows the addition aspect of the addition frequency | count. The figure which shows the classification of a suggestion pattern, and the timing of attack production. The figure which shows the frequency | count of the strong attack effect in each suggestion pattern. The figure which shows the decision probability of the classification | category of each suggestion pattern for every additional addition frequency | count. (A)-(h) is a figure which shows the decision probability of each suggestion pattern for every continuation rate. (A)-(e) is a figure which shows the production | presentation aspect of suggestion production. (A)-(e) is a figure which shows the production | presentation aspect of suggestion production.

(First embodiment)
In the following, an embodiment that is embodied in a pachinko slot machine that is a kind of gaming machine (rotating game machine, hereinafter referred to as “pachislot”) will be described.

  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. In addition, speakers SK that perform sound effects are disposed on the upper left and right sides of the front door 12.

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

  In this embodiment, each reel 13 has a symbol (bell symbol) imitating “bell”, a symbol (replay symbol) decorated with characters “REPLAY”, and a symbol (seven symbol) imitating “7”. Each is arranged. In each reel 13, there is a design that imitates “watermelon” (watermelon symbol), a symbol that imitates “cherry” (cherry symbol), and a symbol that is decorated with the characters “BAR” (bar symbol). It is arranged. Hereinafter, each symbol may be referred to as “bell”, “replay”, “seven”, “watermelon”, “cherry”, “bar” without “design”.

  Each reel 13 is configured to rotate and stop in the vertical direction independently by a stepping motor (not shown) provided corresponding to each reel 13, and the see-through window 16 is generated by the rotation of each reel 13. The various symbols are displayed (varied) while continuously changing. When the rotation of each reel 13 is stopped, three consecutive symbols out of a plurality of symbols printed on the reel sheet of each reel 13 are displayed in a stop window at the upper, middle, and lower positions. It has come to be. For this reason, the see-through window 16 is formed in such a size that three symbols can be displayed on each reel 13. Each reel 13 is provided with reel sensors SE1, SE2, SE3 for detecting the rotational position of each reel 13 so as to correspond to each reel 13, respectively.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the pachislot 10 has a plurality (five in this embodiment) of symbols that define combinations of symbols to be stopped (symbol combinations) in the display region of the symbols that can be seen through the transparent window 16. A stop line is formed. In the pachi-slot 10 of the present embodiment, as a symbol stop line, a combination of a winning line L1 (shown by a solid line) that can be determined to be a winning combination of symbols and a symbol that is stopped and displayed cannot be determined to be a winning symbol. 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.

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

  In the see-through window 16, a winning line L1 (valid) is formed by the left reel middle stop position D2, the middle reel middle stop position D5, and the right reel middle stop position D8. In the see-through window 16, a 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 sections 19 that notify information related to the variable game. The various information display section 19 includes a throw-in display lamp, a replay display lamp, a weight display lamp, a status lamp, a bet number display section, a stored number display section, a prize number display section, and a game information display section. ing.

  The insertable display lamp lights up when the bet number of the variable game can be set, or when a medal as a game medium can be inserted into the main body, and the variable game is started, or the maximum bet number It turns off when (MAXBET) is set and the stored data (credit) reaches the upper limit number of credits. The replay display lamp is turned on when a replay combination as a replay combination is won in a variable game. The weight display lamp is turned on when a start operation is detected during the wait time, and is turned off after the wait time has elapsed. The wait time is the shortest game time that is set to restrict the floating game from progressing too quickly. If a start operation is detected during this wait time, each reel is played after the wait time has elapsed. 13 rotation operations are set to start. The status lamp is turned on / off in accordance with the progress of the variable game.

  Further, the bet number display unit is composed of three lamps (not shown), and the lamps are turned on according to the bet number of the variable game. One lamp is lit for 1 bet (1 BET), 2 lamps are lit for 2 bets (2 BET), and all lamps are lit for 3 bets (3 BET). The stored number display section displays the number of credits stored in the machine. The award number display section displays the number of award medals awarded to the player based on the winning when a winning occurs during the variable game.

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

  Further, a settlement switch 31 is provided at the lower left position of the BET button 28 and the MAXBET button 29 on the front surface of the front door 12. The settlement switch 31 is a switch that is used (operated) when paying back a medal (game medium) betted at the start of a variable game or a credit stored and stored inside the machine. Further, a start lever 32 is provided at the right position of the settlement switch 31 as a start operation means that is operated when starting the variable game. In the pachi-slot machine 10, the rotation of each reel 13 is started by operating the start lever 32 after the setting of the number of bets.

  At the right position of the start lever 32, a left stop button 33L, a middle stop button 33C, and a right stop button 33R (hereinafter sometimes collectively referred to as the stop button 33) are provided as operation means operated by the player. It has been. The stop button 33 is a button for stopping the rotating reel 13, and there are three stop buttons 33 corresponding to each reel 13. In addition, a medal discharge port 36 is formed in the lower central portion of the front surface of the front door 12. In addition, a tray 37 that receives the medals discharged from the medal discharge port 36 is disposed at the lower part of the front surface of the front door 12.

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

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

  Also, in the pachislot machine 10, it is possible to set the number of bets by inserting a number of medals corresponding to the number of bets from the medal insertion slot 27, and when inserting one medal, the number of bets for one bet. Is set, and when three medals are inserted, the number of bets for three bets is set. When medals exceeding the maximum number of bets that can be set in the target game (3 bets in this embodiment) are inserted from the medal insertion slot 27, they are stored as credits when using the credit function. On the other hand, when the credit function is not used, the player pays out (returns) to the player from the medal discharge port 36 along a route (not shown).

  As shown in FIG. 2, in the pachi-slot 10 of this embodiment, one pay line is defined. When the player operates the BET button 28 and the MAXBET button 29, the respective bets are set and one 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 award medal payout) according to the combination of symbols displayed on the effective winning line is performed. Done. The variable game in this embodiment is configured so that one pay line is always valid.

  If the bet number is set as described above and the start lever 32 can be operated, that is, if the player performs a start operation to operate the start lever 32 in a state where the game can be started, each reel 13 of the drum unit DN can be operated. Is rotated, and a plurality of kinds of symbols are displayed on the fluoroscopic window 16 so as to continuously change. Thereafter, when each reel 13 rotates and a predetermined time elapses, the operation of each stop button 33 can be accepted. When each stop button 33 is operated by the player, each corresponding reel 13 is stopped, and symbols are displayed on the upper, middle and lower rows of the corresponding row from the fluoroscopic windows 16.

  When all of the reels 13 are stopped, a combination of symbols stopped and displayed on the activated pay line forms a predetermined award mode, and a prize corresponding to the winning award mode is obtained. Is given to the player. For example, when award medals are awarded as prizes, the number of medals corresponding to the winning prize form is awarded to the player as prize medals.

  In the pachi-slot 10 of the present embodiment, one change game (game) is started with the start operation of the start lever 32 as a start opportunity, and the combination of symbols is stopped and displayed (stopped) by the stop operation of the stop button 33. A one-time variable game (game) is performed. When award medals are paid out according to the combination of symbols, one variation game (game) is ended with the completion of the payout of the prize medals as an end opportunity.

  Based on FIG. 3, in the pachi-slot 10 of the present embodiment, a combination of symbols stopped and displayed on the winning line will be described. FIG. 3 shows a combination of symbols indicating combinations of symbols that can be stopped and displayed on the winning line based on a winning combination determined internally (stop result) and awards corresponding to the combinations of symbols. .

  In the present embodiment, when none of the symbol combinations corresponding to the winning combination shown in FIG. 3 is stopped and displayed on the valid winning line, one or more prize medals are not awarded to the player. It is like that. In the following, a symbol combination when a winning line is formed by a symbol combination that does not correspond to any of those shown in FIG.

  In addition, when [CHERRY / ANY / ANY] is stopped and displayed on the winning line, two prize medals are paid out. In this case, any symbol (“ANY”) may be used as the symbol that is stopped and displayed at the stop position of the middle reel 13C and the right reel 13R that form the winning line. Hereinafter, a combination of symbols when a winning line is formed by [cherry / ANY / ANY] is referred to as “cherry stop eye”. The cherry stop eye is determined to be able to win (can be stopped and displayed) when “cherry role” is determined as a winning combination in the internal lottery.

  When [Watermelon / Watermelon / Watermelon] is stopped and displayed on the winning line, it is determined that six award medals are to be paid out. Hereinafter, a combination of symbols when a winning line is formed by [watermelon / watermelon / watermelon] is referred to as “watermelon stop eye”. The watermelon stop eye is determined to allow winning (stop display is possible) when “watermelon combination” is determined as a winning combination in the internal lottery.

  Further, when [Bell Bell Bell] is stopped and displayed on the winning line, it is determined that nine prize medals are paid out. Hereinafter, a combination of symbols when a winning line is formed by [Bell Bell Bell] is referred to as a “bell stop eye”. The bell stop eye can be won (can be stopped and displayed) by determining either “bell role” as a winning combination in the internal lottery.

  For this reason, the “cherry role”, “watermelon role”, and “bell role” in this embodiment are the winning roles (payout roles) that determine that award medals are to be paid out based on the combination of symbols stopped and displayed on the winning line. )

  In addition, when [Replay / Replay / Replay] is stopped and displayed on the winning line, the player automatically sets the bet number without betting (without making a bet operation). Therefore, it is stipulated that a replay for performing the next variable game is given. Hereinafter, a combination of symbols when a winning line is formed by [Replay / Replay / Replay] is referred to as “normal replay stop eye”. The replay stop eye is determined to allow winning (stop display is possible) when “normal replay combination” is determined as the winning combination in the internal lottery.

  Further, when [Replay / Replay / Bell] or [Replay / Bell / Replay] or [Bell / Replay / Replay] is stopped and displayed on the winning line, a replay is provided. Hereinafter, a combination of symbols when a winning line is formed by [Replay / Replay / Bell] or [Replay / Bell / Replay] or [Bell / Replay / Replay] is referred to as “special replay stop eye”. The special replay stop eye is determined to allow winning (stop display is possible) when the “special replay role” is determined as the winning combination.

  For this reason, the “normal replay combination” and the “special replay combination” in this embodiment are the winning combination (hereinafter referred to as “replay combination”) that provides replay based on a combination of symbols that are stopped and displayed on the winning line. It is called "the role"). When a re-game is awarded, the player can play the next variable game without betting the number of bets. When the bet number is set by replaying, the same bet number as set in the variable game that has been given the opportunity to replay is set. In the replay role, only the next variable game can be played with the same number of bets as the variable game in which the replay role is stopped and displayed, and the medal is not paid out to the player as an award. Absent. In the present embodiment, the “cherry role”, “watermelon role”, “bell role”, and “replay role” described above are small roles.

  In addition, the pachi-slot 10 of the present embodiment is equipped with an RT function (re-game role probability change function) that controls the general game as the game state by changing the winning probability of the replay role. The general game in this embodiment is controlled to a state according to the operation mode of the RT function, and is controlled to a state according to the type during the operation of the RT function. In the general game by the RT function, the winning probability of the replay role (summation) in the general game is controlled to the low probability RT game in which the RT function is set to the low probability lottery state and in the general game. In some cases, the winning probability of the replay combination (summation) is controlled by a high-probability RT game that is an RT function that is set to a high-probability lottery state. In the following description, the term “low probability RT game” simply refers to a general game controlled by a low probability RT game, and the term “high probability RT game” refers to a high probability RT game. Means general games.

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

Hereinafter, the main control board 40 will be described.
Connected to the main control board 40 are each reel 13 (left reel 13L, middle reel 13C, and right reel 13R) constituting the drum unit DN, reel sensors SE1 to SE3, medal sensor SE4, sub control board 41, and hopper 38. ing. Further, various information display sections 19 provided on the central panel 15 are connected to the main control board 40. The main control board 40 includes a BET button 28, a MAXBET button 29, a checkout switch 31, a start lever 32, and stop buttons 33 (a left stop button 33L, a middle stop button 33C, and a right stop button 33R). Is connected. In addition, the effect display device 14, the speaker SK, and the lamp R are connected to the sub control board 41.

  The main control board 40 includes a main control CPU 40a, and a main control ROM 40b and a main control RAM 40c are connected to the main control CPU 40a. The main control CPU 40a receives the first to third position signals from the reel sensors SE1 to SE3 connected to the main control CPU 40a in accordance with the symbol (rotational position of each rotating reel 13) displayed on the see-through window 16. It has become so. 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 13 from the first to third position signals, and controls the rotation and stop of each reel 13 based on the first to third position signals. I do. A medal detection signal is input to the main control board 40 (main control CPU 40a) every time a medal is detected from the connected medal sensor SE4.

  When the connected BET button 28, MAXBET button 29, checkout switch 31, start lever 32 and stop button 33 are operated, the main control CPU 40a receives various operation signals indicating that each button has been operated. It is designed to be entered. A hopper 38 is connected to the main control CPU 40a.

  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) based on 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 each winning combination determination table, the internal winning probability for each gaming state and each winning information group is the value of the winning combination determining random number. It is determined according to the allocation range. 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 33 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.

The winning combination determination tables T1 and T2 stored in the main control ROM 40b will be described with reference to FIGS.
In the main control ROM 40b, the type of winning information group to be selected by lottery and the winning probability of each winning information group to be selected by lottery (more specifically, a random value (random number value assigned to each winning information group to be selected by lottery) A table of the range)) for each gaming state is stored. Each winning combination determination table is used by the main control CPU 40a according to the gaming state. If it is a general game, the winning combination determination table T1 is associated with the low-probability RT game, and the winning combination determination table T2 is associated with the high-probability RT game.

  As shown in FIG. 5 (a), the winning combination determination tables T1 and T2 define the winning probabilities of the cherry, watermelon, bell, and replay roles. In the general game, the winning combination random number is distributed so that the winning probability of the replay role is higher in the high probability RT game (1 / 1.7) than in the low probability RT game (1 / 7.3). ing. For this reason, in the high probability RT game in which the winning probability of the replay role is set to the high probability lottery state, it is possible to reduce the consumption (injection) of medals held by the player as the replay is easily given. It can be given to players. Such a high-definition RT game is advantageous for the player.

  Note that the winning probability of the replay role shown in FIG. 5A is the winning probability in which the winning probability of the winning information group corresponding to the single winning of the normal replay role is associated with the overlapping winning of the normal replay role and the special replay role. The sum of the winning probability of the information group is specified. In the winning information group in which the overlapping winnings of the normal replay role and the special replay role are associated, a special overlapping replay group 1, a special overlapping replay group 2, a special overlapping replay group 3, and a special overlapping replay group 4 are set. . 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 are set.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 5B, the winning probability of the above-mentioned replay role is the winning information in which the duplicated winnings of the normal replay role and the special replay role are associated with each other in the low probability RT game (winning role determination table T1). Defines the sum of the group's winning probabilities. In the winning information group in which the overlapping winnings of the normal replay role and the special replay role are associated, a special overlapping replay group 1, a special overlapping replay group 2, a special overlapping replay group 3, and a special overlapping replay group 4 are set. .

In addition, the above-described winning probability of the replay role defines the winning probability of the winning information group associated with the single winning of the normal replay role in the highly reliable RT game (winning role determination table T2).
In the following description, the phrase “winning a normal replay role” means winning a winning information group associated with a single winning of a normal replay role. The term “special replay winning” means winning of the special overlapping replay groups 1 to 4. In addition, in the case of “winning of the bell role”, it means winning of the bell groups 1 to 3. The term “cherry winning” means winning of a winning information group associated with a single winning cherry. The term “watermelon winning” means winning of a winning information group associated with a single watermelon winning.

Hereinafter, the sub control board 41 will be described.
The sub-control board 41 includes a sub-control CPU 41a, and a sub-control ROM 41b and a sub-control RAM 41c are connected to the sub-control CPU 41a. The sub-control ROM 41b stores sub-control programs for performing various game effects. In addition, the sub control ROM 41b has a display effect pattern showing the display effect mode of the effect display device 14, a sound effect pattern showing the sound output mode of the speaker SK, and a light emission effect pattern showing 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, in the sub control RAM 41c, sub state information (flags, etc.) relating to the gaming state is stored (set) by the sub control CPU 41a.

Hereinafter, processing related to the variable game executed by the main control CPU 40a based on the main control program will be described.
When the main control CPU 40a receives various operation signals, the main control CPU 40a executes predetermined control determined by the various operation signals. The main control CPU 40a executes display control of the various information display units 19 each time by inputting various operation signals and performing various controls. When the main control CPU 40a pays out an award medal based on a prize-type winning, the main control CPU 40a outputs a drive signal to the hopper 38 when the credit upper limit number (in this embodiment, “50 (sheets)”) is exceeded. Thus, each time a drive signal is output, control is performed so that one award medal is paid out. The main control CPU 40a outputs a drive signal to the hopper 38 at the time of credit settlement, and controls the player to pay out medals for the credit.

  The main control CPU 40a sets the bet number when a medal is inserted from the medal insertion slot 27 or when an operation signal of the BET button 28 or the MAXBET button 29 is input. The main control CPU 40a updates the number of credits every time the BET button 28 or the MAXBET button 29 is operated. Similarly, the main control CPU 40a updates the number of credits every time a medal is inserted. Then, the main control CPU 40a causes a game startable state in which a variable game can be performed when the bet number of 3 bets is set.

  Subsequently, in a state where the game can be started, the main control CPU 40a performs a role lottery (internal lottery) when an operation signal of the start lever 32 is input. That is, the main control CPU 40a acquires the value of the winning combination determination random number from the main control RAM 40c, and the value belongs to the 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 he / she is. 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 gaming state. The main control CPU 40a recognizes the gaming state by setting state information (such as a flag) indicating the gaming state in the main control RAM 40c. In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 40a serves as a winning combination determining means for performing a lottery.

  When the main control CPU 40a determines the winning information group (winning combination), the main control RAM 40c stores (sets) the combination information (flag or the like) indicating the type of winning combination associated with the determined winning information group. ) When the winning of the small role is determined, the main control CPU 40a determines the small role of the main control RAM 40c with the end of the variable game (one time) subject to the role lottery regardless of whether or not the small role is won. Erase the role information. For this reason, the winning combination is determined to be valid only in one variation game, and a combination that cannot be carried over over the subsequent variation games regardless of whether or not it is won.

  Subsequently, the main control CPU 40a controls each reel 13 so as to start the rotation operation of each reel 13 in a state where the wait time has elapsed since the end of the immediately preceding variable game. Further, the main control CPU 40a instructs the start of the variable game in accordance with the start of the rotation operation of each reel 13, and sub-commands the variable game start command indicating the lottery result of the role lottery and the game state in which the variable game is performed. The data is output to the control board 41 (sub control CPU 41a). This variable game start command instructs a combination of a plurality of combination information if the winning combination is duplicate. Note that the variable game start command to the sub control board 41 (sub control CPU 41a) may be output at the timing when the player has operated the start lever 32 (after performing a lottery or the like).

  Subsequently, when the CPU 40a for main control inputs various operation signals of each stop button 33 based on the player's operation, it performs control (stop control) for stopping the reel 13 corresponding to the various operation signals. Further, the main control CPU 40a determines, based on the position signals from the reel sensors SE1 to SE3 corresponding to the reels 13, that each reel 13 is changing and each reel 13 is changing and each reel 13 is stopped. The stop state of the reel 13 is grasped. The main control CPU 40a maintains the rotating operation without performing stop control on the rotating reel 13 until various operation signals are input from the stop button 33.

  Further, when various operation signals for the stop button 33 are input, the main control CPU 40a outputs the various operation signals to the sub control CPU 41a. With the various operation signals of the stop button 33, the sub control board 41 (sub control CPU 41a) recognizes the operation state of the stop button 33 by the player. That is, the sub control board 41 (sub control CPU 41a) is made aware of which stop button 33 has been operated and the order in which the stop button 33 has been operated.

Next, stop control performed by the main control CPU 40a will be described.
The main control CPU 40a stops each reel 13 within a predetermined stoppable range (maximum of 4 symbols) from the timing when each stop button 33 is operated by the player based on the determined winning information group (winning combination). To stop display any combination of symbols. When stopping each reel 13 that is rotating, the main control CPU 40a stops and displays a combination of symbols based on the winning combination that has been won and the operation timing of each stop button 33 based on the stop table stored in the main control ROM 40b. Perform stop control. For this reason, each reel 13 does not necessarily stop at the timing of the stop operation by the player of the stop button 33, and the timing of the stop operation by the player and the timing at which each reel 13 stops do not match (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 13 is forcibly slid in each variation direction to stop the symbol to be stopped on the winning line. .

  For this reason, in each reel 13, if other types of symbols sandwiched between the types of symbols to be stopped do not have five or more portions, as a result of slip control, the reels 13 stop on any winning line. It is possible to stop the display of the type of symbol that is desired. On the other hand, in each reel 13, if the other types of symbols sandwiched between the types of symbols to be stopped have five or more portions, even if the slip control is involved, it is stopped at any winning line. There are cases where the desired type of symbol cannot be stopped and displayed.

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

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

Next, stop control at the time of winning the bell role will be described.
The main control CPU 40a of the present embodiment is different in control performed based on the pressing order of operating the three stop buttons 33 when the bell combination is won. That is, for each bell group, a bell winning push order for stopping and displaying the bell stop eye is determined. Also, in order to cope with this, the order of pushing the bell spilling to stop and display the bell spilling stop of the dedicated stop eye (for example, [Bell / Bell / Watermelon]) is determined for each bell group. ing.

  The main control CPU 40a stops and displays the bell stop eye on the winning line by operating the stop button 33 in the push order for the bell winning based on the winning of the bell role. This bell stop eye is stopped and displayed regardless of the timing of the stop operation by the player. On the other hand, the main control CPU 40a operates the stop button 33 in the pressing order for bell spilling based on the winning of the bell role, thereby stopping and displaying the bell spilling stop eye on the winning line. This bell-spilling stop eye is stopped and displayed regardless of the timing of the stop operation by the player.

  More specifically, in the bell group 1, if the left stop button 33L is the first, the stop operation regardless of the subsequent order is determined in the pressing order for the bell winning prize, and other than the left stop button 33L is the first. If there is, stop operation in any order is determined in the order of pushing for bell spilling. Further, in the bell group 2, if the middle stop button 33C is the first, the stop operation regardless of the subsequent order is determined in the pressing order for the bell winning prize. Stop operation in any order is determined in order of pushing for bell spill. Further, in the bell group 3, if the right stop button 33R is the first, the stop operation regardless of the subsequent order is determined in the pressing order for the bell winning prize. Stop operation in any order is determined in order of pushing for bell spill. For this reason, in the bell groups 1 to 3, the pressing order of “3 choices” based on the stop button 33 that is stopped first is determined.

Next, stop control at the time of winning the replay combination will be described.
When the main control CPU 40a wins the normal replay role, the main control CPU 40a stops and displays the normal replay stop eye according to the normal winning stop mode that becomes [Replay / Replay / Replay] regardless of the timing of the stop operation by the player. .

Further, in the present embodiment, the control performed based on the pressing order of operating the three stop buttons 33 is different when the replay winning combination is won in the replay winning combination.
In the following description, [left → middle → right], [first left], and the like indicate the order in which the reels 13 are stopped, that is, the stop operation order of the stop button 33 in order from the front. The notation [left → middle → right] means stop operation in the order of the left stop button 33L → middle stop button 33C → right stop button 33R, and the notation of [first left] if the left stop button 33L is the first. It means a stop operation regardless of the subsequent order.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 6, a special push order that is a mode of a stop operation for stopping and displaying the special replay stop eye is defined for each special overlapping replay group. Further, in order to correspond to this, a normal pressing order that is a mode of a stop operation for stopping and displaying the normal replay stop eye is determined for each special overlapping replay group.

  When the main control CPU 40a wins the special replay role and the player performs a stop operation in the special push order, the special replay stop mode (“special stop mode”) according to the special winning stop mode (specific stop mode) is performed on the winning line. ”) Is stopped. The special replay stop eye according to the special winning stop mode can be 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 special replay role and the player performs a stop operation in the normal push order, the normal replay stop mode (normal stop mode) is stopped on the pay line (normal stop mode) “Normal”) is stopped. The normal replay stop eye in the normal winning stop mode can be stopped and displayed regardless of the timing of the stop operation by the player.

  For example, the special overlap replay group 1 has a special push order of [middle → left → right], [middle → right → left], [right → left → middle], and [right → Normal → left] push order is defined. In addition, the special duplication replay groups 1 to 4 have a [first left] normal push order regardless of the type of the winning information group. For this reason, the special overlapping replay groups 1 to 4 are determined to have a push order of “4 options without left” that does not have a special push order according to [first left].

  The main control CPU 40a makes a winning determination when all the reels 13 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 as each reel 13 stops, and the combination is useful. It is determined whether or not the prize mode corresponds to the information (winning combination). The main control CPU 40a determines winning (affirmative) when the combination of symbols stopped and displayed on the winning line is the winning mode corresponding to the winning information (winning winning combination), while the winning information is included in the winning information (winning winning combination). If it is not the corresponding prize mode, it is determined that the prize is not won (denial).

  When the main control CPU 40a determines that the winning is determined in the winning determination, the main control CPU 40a performs control according to the award mode. In this case, the main control CPU 40a performs control for shifting the gaming state and control for paying out a prize medal in accordance with the prize mode. Further, when determining the winning by the winning determination, the main control CPU 40a outputs a winning instruction command indicating that the winning is made 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 that the winning combination designated by the variable game start command has won. In addition, in this winning instruction command, the sub-control board 41 (sub-control CPU 41a) recognizes which stop eye (winning mode) is won along with winning.

  When determining the winning of the cherry role, the main control CPU 40a performs control to pay out two prize medals. On the other hand, the main control CPU 40a does not give a prize medal when the winning of the cherry role is not determined based on the shift stoppage time when the winning of the cherry role is not determined (when the missing of the cherry role is determined). Further, the main control CPU 40a performs control for paying out six award medals when determining the winning of the watermelon role. The main control CPU 40a does not grant a prize medal when not winning a watermelon role based on the stoppage of a watermelon when winning a watermelon role (when determining whether a watermelon role is missed). The main control CPU 40a performs control for paying out nine award medals when determining the winning of the bell role. On the other hand, the CPU 40a for main control does not give a prize medal when the winning of the bell role is not determined based on the stoppage of the shift and when the winning of the bell role is not determined (when the missing of the bell role is determined).

  Further, the main control CPU 40a performs control for replaying the next variable game when determining the replay winning combination. In the control for replaying, the main control CPU 40a sets the same bet number as that of the variable game for which the winning is determined. Further, when determining the winning of the special replay role in the low-probability RT gaming state, the main control CPU 40a also ends the low-probability RT game and controls the gaming state to shift from the next variable game to the high-probability RT game. Will do.

Based on FIG. 7, the mode of transition of the gaming state controlled by the main control CPU 40a based on the variable game according to the gaming state will be described.
When the main control CPU 40a wins the special replay role (communication + special (replay)) during the low-probability RT game, when the stop operation is performed according to the normal push order of “no left 4 choices” Then, a normal winning is generated and the low probability RT game is continued (maintained) in response to the winning. On the other hand, if the main control CPU 40a wins the special replay role (communication + special (replay)) during the low-probability RT game, the stop operation by the special push order of “no left 4 choices” is performed. Then, a special winning is generated, and then the next variable game is shifted to the high-definition RT game.

  For this reason, in the low probability RT game, when the special replay stop eye that wins the special replay role and wins a special prize is stopped and displayed, the transition condition to the high probability RT game is satisfied. In addition, the low-probability RT game is continued when the special replay combination is won and the normal replay stop eye, which is a normal win, is stopped and displayed, and the transition condition to the high-probability RT game is not satisfied.

  In addition, when the main control CPU 40a wins the bell role during the high-definition RT game, the stop operation is performed by the pushing order for the bell winning prize, so that the bell winning is generated and triggered by that, the high-definition RT game Continue (maintain). On the other hand, if the main control CPU 40a wins the bell role during the high-definition RT game, a stop operation is performed according to the pushing order for the bell spill, which causes a bell spill and triggers the low-probability RT game. Shift to (low accuracy RT).

  Note that when the gaming state is shifted, the main control CPU 40a outputs a state instruction command indicating the transitioned gaming state to the sub-control board 41 (sub-control CPU 41a). This state instruction command causes the sub-control board 41 (sub-control CPU 41a) to recognize which game state is managed by the main control CPU 40a.

Next, a process related to a variable game executed by the sub control CPU 41a based on the sub control program will be described.
When the sub-control CPU 41a inputs various commands such as a variable game start command and a winning instruction command, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the display contents of the effect display device 14 so as to execute various effects based on the contents instructed by the commands. . In addition, when the state instruction command is input, the sub control CPU 41a stores (sets) sub state information indicating which gaming state is controlled in the sub control RAM 41c. Thus, the sub control CPU 41a sets the sub status information and grasps the gaming state controlled by the main control CPU 40a. The sub-control CPU 41a performs control related to various effects every time a variable game start command is input. 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 state of each reel 13, it can also grasp the winning combination missed from this stop state.

  As shown in FIG. 7, the sub control CPU 41a controls the effect state of the effect display device 14 in accordance with the gaming state controlled by the main control CPU 40a. The player plays a variable game (game) according to the effect state of the effect display device 14. In such an effect state, the player is made aware of the game state based on the type, or an effect that allows the player to play the game advantageously is performed. The production states in this embodiment are classified into a plurality of types as shown in FIG.

  More specifically, the effect state includes a normal mode that can be performed when the game state is mainly a low-probability RT game. In the normal mode, the effect display device 14 displays an image of the display screen for the normal mode. This normal mode is performed mainly when the winning probability of the replay role is in a low-probability lottery state, and is a state in which no special prize or bell winning effect is performed.

  Further, the effect state includes an ART mode that is performed when the game state is mainly a high-definition RT game. In the ART mode, the effect display device 14 displays an image of the display screen for the ART mode. This ART mode is performed mainly when the winning probability of the replay role is in a high-probability lottery state, and an effect that assists in the Bell winning is performed. Thus, in the ART mode, avoidance of missing the bell role is assisted, and winning of a prize medal based on the winning of the bell role is assisted. For this reason, the ART mode becomes an advantageous state (advantageous gaming state) for the player.

  The effect state includes a preparation mode that is performed in association with a situation when the game state is a low-probability RT game and a 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 preparation mode. In this case, the effect display device 14 is configured to be roughly the same as the display screen for the normal mode, and a character string such as “standby” is displayed as an image on the display screen. This preparatory mode is a state where the winning probability of the replay role is a low-probability lottery state, as in the normal mode, while the special win and the bell win are performed.

  In addition, the effect state includes an addition mode as a special game state performed when the game state is a high-definition RT game. In this case, the effect display device 14 displays an image of the display screen for the addition mode. This extra mode is a high-probability lottery state in which the winning probability of the replay role is the same as the ART mode, and an effect to assist (assist) the winning of the bell role is performed.

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

  Based on FIG. 7, the control content in each effect state is demonstrated with the display effect in the effect display apparatus 14. FIG. As a result of performing the control in each production state described below, the sub-control CPU 41a performs control so as to shift the production state in the mode shown in FIG.

First, the control contents in the normal mode will be described.
The sub-control CPU 41a controls the normal mode when the gaming state is mainly a low-probability RT game. Note that the sub-control CPU 41a may control the normal mode even when the gaming state is a high-definition RT game. Then, the sub-control CPU 41a performs processing based on winning and winning instructions of the winning combination during control in the normal mode. During the control of the normal mode of the low probability RT game, winning and winning of the cherry role, watermelon role, bell role, and replay role can be instructed. During the normal mode, a special replay winning combination, a normal winning or a special winning based on the winning of the special replay winning is instructed. Further, during the normal mode, as a replay role, a win for the normal replay role and a normal winning based on this are instructed.

  Further, the sub-control CPU 41a navigates the push order corresponding to the winning bell combination when the winning of the bell combination that requires the pressing order of the stop button 33 in the winning combination is instructed. The effect display device 14 is controlled so that the effect is not performed. That is, it is difficult to win a bell role during the normal mode. In the normal mode, the player can win a prize when operated in the pressing order corresponding to the winning bell role when the winning bell role is won.

  Further, the sub-control CPU 41a does not cause an effect to assist the special winning when the winning of the special replay combination whose stop mode changes depending on the pressing order of the stop button 33 among the small combinations is instructed. 14 display contents are controlled. For this reason, special winnings are difficult during the normal mode. On the other hand, during the normal mode, when a special replay role is won, a special prize occurs when a player happens to stop in a special push order.

  Further, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect state so that the normal mode is continued when the normal winning is instructed based on the winning of the special replay combination (when the special order is not pressed). In this case, the low probability RT game is continued in the game state. Further, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect state so that the normal mode is continued even when the special winning is instructed based on the winning of the special replay role (when the special push order is used). On the other hand, the gaming state is shifted to a high probability RT game.

  Further, the sub-control CPU 41a performs an ART entry lottery when the winning of a small role is instructed during the normal mode. In this ART rush lottery, random numbers are assigned to either “winning” or “non-winning” so that a predetermined winning probability (for example, the sum is 1/260) based on the winning combination instructed to win. Done. Then, the sub-control CPU 41a generates the right to shift to the ART mode when deriving the “winning” result in the ART entry lottery, while in the ART mode when deriving the “non-winning” result in the ART entry lottery. Does not generate the right to transfer. In the ART entry lottery of the present embodiment, random numbers are distributed so that the ART initial hit probability that is “winning” calculated in consideration of the winning probability of each winning combination is approximately 1/260.

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

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

  In the following description, “with an ART flag” indicates that information indicating the occurrence of the right to shift to the ART mode is set in the ART flag. Further, “no ART flag” indicates that the information indicating that the right to shift to the ART mode is not set in the ART flag.

  Then, the sub-control CPU 41a derives the result of "winning" in the ART entry lottery, and when the ART flag is present, the sub-control CPU 41a generates the right to shift to the ART mode from the variable game or the variable game after a predetermined number of times. The production state is controlled so as to shift to the preparation mode for notification. In this case, the low probability RT game is continued in the game state. 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.

  Further, the sub-control CPU 41a gives a penalty that is disadvantageous to the player if the left stop button 33L is not operated first during the normal mode control. For example, as a penalty, even if a special replay winning combination is instructed, the production state is not shifted to the ART mode, the ART rush lottery is not performed, or the ART rush lottery is performed, but the result of “non-winning” is always To be derived. In addition, the special replay combination does not include the pressing order starting with the operation of the left stop button 33L. This prevents the transition to the ART mode during the normal mode.

Next, the preparation mode will be described.
The sub-control CPU 41a shifts the effect state from the normal mode to the preparation mode while the ART flag is present (there may be a case where a predetermined number of times have passed) in the normal mode. In the preparation mode, the low probability RT game continues. During the control of the low-probability RT game preparation mode, winning of a cherry role, watermelon role, bell role, and replay role and winning can be instructed. Further, during the preparation mode, a special replay winning combination, a normal winning or a special winning based on the winning of a special replay winning is instructed.

  Further, during the preparation mode, the sub-control CPU 41a causes the “bell navigation effect” to assist the bell winning when the winning combination of the bell combination whose stop mode changes depending on the pressing order of the stop button 33 among the small combinations is instructed. Thus, the display content of the effect display device 14 is controlled. For this reason, during the preparation mode, an effect is performed so as to assist the bell winning, and the player wins a bell when the player performs a game according to the bell navigation effect.

  Explaining the bell navigation effect, the effect display device 14 displays three images simulating each stop button 33 side by side, and an image “1” indicating that one of the three buttons should be operated first is attached. Is done. For example, the bell navigation effect in which “1” is added in the middle of the three images imitating the stop button 33 informs the player that the middle stop button 33C 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 causes the bell navigation effect of the content to notify that the middle stop button 33C should be operated first.

  In addition, the sub-control CPU 41a performs a “special navigation effect” for assisting a special winning when the winning of a special replay combination whose stop mode changes depending on the pressing order of the stop button 33 among the small combinations is instructed. The display content of the effect display device 14 is controlled. For this reason, during the preparation mode, an effect is performed so as to assist the special winning, and a special winning occurs when the player plays the game according to the special navigation effect.

  In the effect display device 14, three images simulating the stop button 33 are displayed side by side, and any number of “1”, “2”, and “3” is shown so as to indicate a special pressing order for the three. Each of the images is attached. For example, a special navigation effect with “1” in the middle of three images simulating each stop button 33, “2” on the left, and “3” on the right, the stop button 33 is [middle → left → right]. ] To inform the player that the operation should be performed in the pressing order.

  Further, when the special replay winning combination is instructed, the sub control CPU 41a controls the display content of the effect display device 14 so that the special navigation effect is performed in accordance with the start of the variable game. Further, the sub-control CPU 41a causes the special navigation effect to be performed with the content informing the special push order corresponding to the special replay combination instructed to win. For example, in the case of the special overlap replay group 2, the sub-control CPU 41a performs a special navigation effect with a content for notifying that the stop button 33 should be operated in the order of [middle → right → left].

  When the special winning is instructed as a result of performing the special navigation effect (when pressed in the special pressing order), the sub-control CPU 41a ends the preparation mode and shifts to the ART mode. Control the production state. In this case, the gaming state is shifted to a high probability RT game. On the other hand, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect state so as to continue the preparation mode when the normal winning is instructed as a result of performing the special navigation effect (when pressed in the normal push order). To do. In this case, the low probability RT game is continued in the game state.

  In such special navigation effects, other than [first left], which is the special push order of the special overlap replay group, and the mode of the stop operation that is the subject of the penalty is informed in the normal mode. The For this reason, the sub-control CPU 41a allows the transition to the ART mode when the above-mentioned [first left] is not performed for the variable game in which the special navigation effect is performed in the preparation mode (the penalty is given). Not). Therefore, the transition to the ART mode is realized during the preparation mode with the ART flag.

Next, the contents of control in the ART mode will be described.
The sub-control CPU 41a controls to the ART mode when the gaming state is mainly a high probability RT game. Further, the sub-control CPU 41a may control the ART mode even when the gaming state is a low probability RT game. Further, the sub-control CPU 41a performs processing based on winning and winning instructions of the winning combination during the control of the ART mode. In addition, during the control of the ART mode of the high-definition RT game, winning of the cherry role, watermelon role, bell role, and replay role and winning can be instructed.

  Further, the sub-control CPU 41a displays the effect so that the “bell navigation effect” is performed in the same manner as in the preparation mode when the winning of the bell role whose stop mode changes depending on the pressing order of the stop button 33 among the small roles is instructed. The display content of the device 14 is controlled. For this reason, during the ART mode, an effect is performed so as to assist the bell winning, and when the player performs the game according to the bell navigation effect, the bell spill is avoided, and the bell winning is generated.

  The sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect state so as to continue the ART mode when a bell winning is instructed. In this case, in the gaming state, the high-definition RT game is continued. Further, the sub-control CPU 41a terminates the ART mode when the bell spill is instructed and the remaining number of games indicating the number of variable games that can be performed in the ART mode is 1 or more, and prepares the mode. The production state is controlled to shift to. In this case, the gaming state is shifted to a low probability RT game.

  Further, the sub control CPU 41a stores the number of remaining games indicating the number of variable games that can be performed in the ART mode in a predetermined storage area of the sub control RAM 41c. The number of remaining games is also the number of times that a variable game can be performed for various assistances of the player's game by means of a bell navigation effect or the like in the ART mode.

  Note that the sub-control CPU 41a continues to hold the number of remaining games until the ART mode is ended even when the state is shifted to another effect state. For this reason, when the sub-control CPU 41a interrupts the ART mode and shifts to another effect state (for example, an add-on mode to be described later), after the other effect state ends, the sub-control CPU 41a uses the number of remaining games at the point of interruption. Restart ART mode. In the following description, the case where the remaining game number is “0 (zero)” is referred to as the remaining game number being not set. Further, when the remaining game number is other than “0 (zero)” (≧ 1), it is said that the remaining game number is being set.

  The sub-control CPU 41a adds [50 (times)] as the number of remaining games when the production state is shifted to the ART mode while the number of remaining games is not set. The sub-control CPU 41a subtracts “1” from the remaining number of games stored in the sub-control RAM 41c every time the start of the variable game is instructed in the ART mode. As described above, the sub-control CPU 41a counts the number of times that the variable game can be performed in the ART mode based on the execution of the variable game.

  The player is notified of the number of times the variable game is performed in the ART mode by using 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 remaining games stored in the sub control RAM 41c during the ART mode. In addition, when the number of remaining games stored in the sub control RAM 41c is “0 (zero)”, the sub control CPU 41a causes the effect display device 14 to perform an end effect to notify the end of the ART mode. Control display content. The sub-control CPU 41a sets no ART flag.

  During such an end effect, since the number of remaining games is not set, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the display content of the effect display device 14 so that the bell navigation effect is not performed even if the bell role is won. To do. For this reason, during the end effect, the effect is performed so as to make it difficult to avoid bell spillage, that is, to win a bell. Then, after the end effect is reached, the sub control CPU 41a controls the effect state so as to shift to the normal mode when the bell spills. In accordance with this, the gaming state is shifted to a low probability RT game. If the player happens to stop in the push order for winning a bell during the winning stage, the player wins a bell.

  In the present embodiment, when the specific condition is satisfied in the ART mode, the effect state is shifted to the addition mode. During this extra mode, there is a case where a privilege (hereinafter referred to as “ART extra”) is given by adding the number of ARTs in the ART mode to the number of remaining games. Hereinafter, the control related to the addition mode will be described in detail.

First, specific conditions that serve as a trigger for migration will be described.
When the main control CPU 40a wins the watermelon role or the cherry role in the high-definition RT game, the main control CPU 40a instructs the sub control CPU 41a that the watermelon role or the cherry role is won. When the winning of the watermelon role or the cherry role is instructed during the ART mode, the sub-control CPU 41a executes an addition mode transition lottery for lottering whether or not to shift to the addition mode. The winning probability of the extra mode transition lottery when the winning of the cherry role is instructed is set to be higher than the winning probability of the extra mode transition lottery when the winning of the watermelon role is instructed. When the lottery is won, the sub-control CPU 41a determines to shift the effect state to the addition mode, and shifts the effect state to the addition mode from the change game or the change game after a predetermined number of times have passed. Therefore, in the present embodiment, winning of the extra mode transition lottery corresponds to the establishment of the specific condition.

Next, the addition mode will be described.
When the specific condition is established and the sub-control CPU 41a determines to shift to the addition mode, the sub-control CPU 41a interrupts the ART mode and controls the effect state to the addition mode. At this time, the sub-control CPU 41a interrupts the ART mode and continuously holds the remaining number of games in the ART mode even when the mode is shifted to the addition mode. Then, the sub-control CPU 41a resumes the ART mode with the number of remaining games at the time of interruption after the addition mode is completed. In addition, the sub-control CPU 41a performs processing based on instructions for executing the variable game, winning the winning combination, and winning (or missing) during the extra mode.

  Specifically, each time the sub-control CPU 41a inputs a lottery result of a role lottery and a variable game start command indicating a game state in which a variable game is performed, a continuous lottery for lottery whether or not to continue the addition mode Execute. The winning probability (continuation rate) in this continuous lottery is determined by lottery when the extra mode is set. In this embodiment, one of 50%, 60%, and 70% is determined.

  When the continuous lottery is won, the sub-control CPU 41a continues the addition mode. On the other hand, if the lottery is lost, the sub-control CPU 41a ends the addition mode and restarts the interrupted ART mode.

  When the continuous lottery is won, the sub-control CPU 41a determines ART addition. In other words, in this embodiment, the continuous lottery has a role as a lottery. When the sub control CPU 41a determines the ART addition, the sub control CPU 41a determines the number of ARTs to be added to the number of remaining games in the ART mode.

Here, the ART number determination process executed to determine the number of ARTs to be added to the number of remaining games in the ART mode (addition number) will be described with reference to FIG.
First, the mode is shifted to the addition mode, and it is determined whether or not it is the first (first) variable game (step S101).

  If the determination result in step S101 is affirmative (if it is the first (first) variation game after shifting to the addition mode), the sub-control CPU 41a starts the variation game input the first time after shifting to the addition mode. Based on the command, the first reference number is determined (step S102). The reference number (reference period) is the number of times added to the number of ARTs every time an extra lottery (continuous lottery) is won, and the number is increased (lengthened) every time the number of extra lotteries won is increased. At this time, the sub-control CPU 41a determines the first reference number with reference to the reference number setting table T11.

  As shown in FIG. 9, in the reference number setting table T11, a plurality of reference numbers that can be determined as the first reference number are set, and a random number value for determining the number of times to be distributed (random value) is assigned for each reference number that can be determined. Range) is set. The number-of-times determination random number is updated by the sub-control CPU 41a and stored in the sub-control RAM 41c.

  Accordingly, the sub-control CPU 41a refers to the reference number setting table T11, specifies the reference number to which the acquired value of the random number for number determination is assigned, and determines the specified reference number as the first reference number. In step S102, the sub control CPU 41a stores the determined reference number in the sub control RAM 41c.

  Next, the sub-control CPU 41a identifies a winning combination based on the input variable game start command. Then, it is determined whether or not the specified winning combination is a predetermined specific combination (step S103). In the present embodiment, the specific combination refers to a watermelon combination and a cherry combination. When determining that the specific combination is the winning combination, the sub-control CPU 41a determines the additional number of times of addition in the variable game based on the specific combination serving as the winning combination (step S104). The additional extra number (special additional period) is the number of ARTs added to the number of remaining games in the ART mode separately from the reference number determined by the above-described process when a specific combination wins.

  Specifically, the special addition tables T21 and T22 set for each of the specified specific winning combinations are specified. That is, when the watermelon combination is won, the special addition table T21 is specified. When the cherry combination is won, the special addition table T22 is specified.

  As shown in FIG. 10, a plurality of additional addition times that can be determined are set in each of the special addition tables T21 and T22, and each additional addition number is assigned a special number determination random number value (random number value) to be assigned. Range) is set. The sub-control CPU 41a refers to the specified special addition tables T21 and T22 and determines the additional number of additions to which the acquired special number determination random number value is distributed. Note that the value of the random number for determining the special number is updated by the sub-control CPU 41a and stored in the sub-control RAM 41c. In step S104, the determined additional number of additions is stored in the sub-control RAM 41c, and the ART number determination process is terminated.

  Next, processing in the case where the determination result in step S101 is negative, that is, processing when determining the number of times of addition in the second and subsequent variable games after shifting to the addition mode will be described.

  When the sub-control CPU 41a wins the continuous lottery in the second and subsequent variable games after shifting to the addition mode, the sub-control CPU 41a specifies the winning combination based on the variable game start command (step S105). Then, the normal addition tables T31 to T34 set for each winning combination are specified, and the number of increases is determined with reference to the specified normal addition tables T31 to T34 (step S106). The number of times of increase is the number of times that is added to the reference number of times determined until the previous variation game, and the number of times that the determined number of times of increase is added to the reference number of times until the previous time is determined as the new reference number of times.

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 11A to 11D, the normal addition tables T31 to T34 are set for each winning combination, and when the winning combination is other than the bell, watermelon and cherry roles, Normally, the extra table T31 is specified, and when the winning combination is won, the normal extra table T32 is specified. When the watermelon combination is won, the normal addition table T33 is specified, and when the cherry combination is selected, the normal addition table T34 is specified.

  In each of the normal addition tables T31 to T34, one or a plurality of increasing numbers are set, and a random number value for determining the number of times (range of random number values) is assigned to each increasing number. The sub-control CPU 41a refers to the specified normal addition tables T31 to T34, and determines the number of increase times to which the obtained number-of-times determination random number value is distributed. Then, the sub control CPU 41a adds the determined number of increases to the reference number (step S107).

  Next, the sub control CPU 41a determines whether or not the added total number is less than the upper limit number (for example, 100 times) of the reference number (step S108). At this time, if the added total number is less than the upper limit number of reference times (when the determination result of step S108 is affirmative), the sub control CPU 41a determines the added number as a new reference number (step S109). ). On the other hand, when the added number is equal to or greater than the upper limit number (when the determination result of step S108 is negative), the sub control CPU 41a determines the upper limit number as a new reference number (step S110). In step S109 or step S110, the sub control CPU 41a stores the determined new reference number in the sub control RAM 41c.

  Next, the sub-control CPU 41a identifies a winning combination based on the input variable game start command. Then, similarly to step S103, it is determined whether or not the specified winning combination is a predetermined specific combination (step S111). When determining that the specific combination is a winning combination, the sub-control CPU 41a refers to the specified special addition tables T21 and T22 and adds the acquired special number determination random number value, as in step S104. The number of times of addition is determined (step S112). In step S112, the determined additional number of additions is stored in the sub-control RAM 41c, and the ART number determination process is terminated.

  Then, after the ART number determination process is completed, the sub-control CPU 41a stops displaying all symbols (all stop buttons 33 are operated) and inputs a winning instruction command, and determines the number of times of addition based on the winning instruction command. To do. Specifically, when it is notified that the specific combination (watermelon combination or cherry combination) has won by the winning instruction command, the sub control CPU 41a adds the additional number of times to the reference count stored in the sub control RAM 41c. The total number of times is determined as an additional number.

  On the other hand, when it is notified by the winning instruction command that the specific combination has not won, the sub control CPU 41a determines the reference number stored in the sub control RAM 41c as the additional number. When determining the number of times of addition, the sub-control CPU 41a informs the effect display device 14 of the determined number of times of addition, and adds it to the number of remaining games in the ART mode and stores it. Also, the number of remaining games after addition is notified.

  In addition mode, the sub-control CPU 41a performs “bell navigation effect” in the same manner as in the preparation mode and the ART mode when the winning combination of the bell role whose stop mode changes depending on the pressing order of the stop button 33 among the small roles is instructed. The display content of the effect display device 14 is controlled so that For this reason, during the extra mode, an effect is performed so as to avoid the bell spill and assist the bell winning, and when the player performs the game according to the bell navigation effect, the bell spill is avoided and the bell winning is generated.

  Further, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect state so as to continue the addition mode when the bell winning is instructed. In this case, the high-reliability RT game is continued in the control state. In addition, when the bell spill is instructed, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect state so as to end the addition mode and shift to the preparation mode. In this case, the control state is shifted to the low probability RT game.

Next, according to FIG. 12, the addition mode of the number of times of addition will be described together with its operation.
In FIG. 12, it is assumed that the continuous lottery in the first variation game after winning mode is won, and the stoppage of stoppage is displayed. In addition, it will be described that the continuous lottery in the second variation game is won, the watermelon role is won as the specific role, and the stop stoppage is displayed due to missing. In addition, it is assumed that the continuous lottery in the third variation game is won, the cherry role is won as the specific role, and the cherry stop eye is displayed. Further, description will be made assuming that the player is lost in the continuous lottery in the fourth variation game and the normal replay stop eye is displayed. In addition, it is assumed that the remaining number of games is 30 at the start of the addition mode transition.

  As shown in FIG. 12, since the continuous lottery in the first variation game is won based on the premise, the addition mode continues in the second variation game. Further, it is determined that the reference number is added to the remaining number of games. Further, since the specific combination is not won based on the premise, the first reference number is determined as the additional number and added to the remaining number of games. In the following description, it is assumed that 5 is determined as the first reference number. Therefore, 5 is added to the number of remaining games, and the number of remaining games is 35 (time point A1).

  Since the continuous lottery is won even in the second variation game from the premise, the addition mode continues in the third variation game. Further, it is determined that the reference number is added to the remaining number of games. In addition, while winning the watermelon role as a specific role, the stop stop eye is stopped (missing the watermelon role), so only the new reference number calculated by adding the increase number to the reference number is determined as the number of additions And added to the number of remaining games. In addition, it demonstrates as what determines 10 times as an increase frequency. Therefore, the new reference number is 15, and 15 is added to the remaining number of games, and the remaining number of games is 50 (time point A2). In the second variation game, since a watermelon role is won, it is easy to add an increased number of times more than usual even in the case of a stoppage.

  Since the continuous lottery is won even in the third variation game from the premise, the addition mode continues in the fourth variation game. Further, since the cherry role is won as the specific role based on the premise and the cherry stop eye is displayed, the number of additional additions is determined. In this example, it is assumed that 150 is determined as the additional number of additions. Further, the number of increases is determined, and a new reference number is determined. The description will be made assuming that 25 is determined as the number of increase this time. For this reason, the new reference number becomes 40 times (15 times + 25 times) by adding the determined number of times of increase. For this reason, the number of times of adding the additional number of additions and the new reference number (190 times) is determined as the number of additions and added to the number of remaining games. Therefore, 190 times is added to the number of remaining games, and the number of remaining games is 240 times (time point A3).

  In the third variation game, since the winning of the cherry role is won, it is easy to add an increased number of times more than usual even in the case of the stoppage. In addition, it is possible to determine the number of times that the winning combination other than the cherry role is not added. Further, since the cherry role as a specific winning combination has won, the additional number of times added is further added to the reference number. Further, at this time, it is configured to be able to determine the number of additional additions equal to or more than the upper limit number (100 times) of the reference number.

  Then, in order to lose the continuous lottery in the fourth variation game, the addition mode is terminated without adding the number of ARTs, and the ART mode with 240 remaining games is resumed (time point A5).

  As described above, the longer the variable game is continued during the addition mode, the more the reference number becomes and the more the number of additions becomes. More specifically, the number of times that is surely greater than the previous reference number is added. In addition, when the specific combination is won, the number of increases added to the reference number is likely to be larger than when the specific combination is not won. In addition, when the specific combination is won and the specific combination wins, the total number of times of the additional addition number and the reference number is added to the remaining game number as the addition number. For this reason, when a special combination is won, a value equal to or greater than the upper limit number of reference times may be added, which can further enhance the interest of the player. Further, there is a possibility that a value equal to or greater than the upper limit number of the reference number may be set as the additional extra number, and when the specific combination wins, it can be noticed by the player. On the other hand, if the lottery is lost, no ART is added. Therefore, the player can be interested in whether or not to win the continuous lottery and the winning probability (continuation rate) of the continuous lottery.

  Moreover, in this embodiment, the suggestion effect which suggests development | deployment of a game (fluctuation game) is performed whenever a variation | change game is performed during an addition mode. Hereinafter, the suggestion effect will be described.

  The suggestion effect is executed every time the variable game is executed during the addition mode. In the suggestion effect, as the development of the game, specifically, the continuation rate of the addition mode (probability of winning the continuous lottery) and the number of additional additions when the specific combination wins are suggested.

  The contents of the suggestion effect will be described in detail. When the suggestion effect is executed, an ally character and an enemy character are displayed. Each time the stop button 33 is operated, the character confronts. The production to be performed is executed repeatedly.

  That is, each time the stop button 33 is operated, an attack effect in which the teammate character attacks the enemy character and a defense effect in which the enemy character attacks the teammate character can be executed. Also, there are two types of attack production, a strong attack production with a large attack power and a weak attack production with a small attack power.

  In the present embodiment, the additional number of times when the specific combination wins is suggested by the number of attack effects and the number of consecutive attack effects. Further, the continuation rate of the extra mode is suggested by the number of executions of the strong attack effect.

  The sub-control RAM 41c stores a suggestion pattern for specifying the effect contents of the suggestion effect, and is configured to be able to specify the number of times the attack effect has been executed and the consecutive number of times based on the suggestion pattern.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 13, the suggestion pattern includes suggestion patterns P <b> 10 to P <b> 13 in which the attack effect is performed three times in succession, and suggestion patterns P <b> 20 a to P <b> 22 a in which the attack effect is performed in succession twice. P20b to P22b exist. In addition, the suggestion patterns include the suggestion patterns P30 to P32 in which the attack presentation is performed twice without being continuous, the suggestion patterns P40a to P41a, P40b to P41b, and P40c to P41c in which the attack presentation is performed once. There is a suggestion pattern P5 that is not performed (a defense effect is performed).

  The suggestion patterns P20a to P22a and P20b to P22b in which the attack presentation is performed twice in succession are the suggestion patterns P20a to P22a in which the attack presentation is performed in the first and second stops, and the attack in the second and third stops. It is further classified into suggestion patterns P20b to P22b in which effects are performed.

  Similarly, the suggestion pattern in which the attack effect is performed once is the suggestion patterns P40a to P41a in which the attack effect is performed in the first stop, the suggestion patterns P40b to P41b in which the attack effect is performed in the second stop, and the third time. Are further classified into suggestion patterns P40c to P41c in which an attack effect is performed at the time of stopping.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 14, the suggestion patterns P10, P20a, P20b, P30a, P30b, P40a, P40b, P40c, and P5 specify that the strong attack effect is not executed. Further, the suggestion patterns P11, P21a, P21b, P31a, P31b, P41a, P41b, and P41c specify that the strong attack effect is executed once. Further, it is specified that the strong attack effect is executed twice by the suggestion patterns P12, P22a, P22b, P32a, and P32b. Further, it is specified by the suggestion pattern P13 that the strong attack effect is executed three times.

Hereinafter, the suggestion content determination process for determining the effect content of the suggestion effect will be described.
When a variable game start command is input during the extra mode, the sub-control CPU 41a specifies the additional extra number determined in the ART number determination process. When the specific combination is not won (when the determination result in step S103 or step S111 is negative), 0 is specified as the additional extra number.

  Then, the sub-control CPU 41a determines the classification of the suggestion pattern with reference to the classification determination table based on the specified additional number of additions. The suggestion patterns are classified according to the timing at which the attack effect is executed. Specifically, the suggestion patterns P10 to P13 are classified as the first classification as the suggestion pattern in which the attack effect is performed for the first time to the third time. Yes. In addition, the suggestion patterns P20a to P22a are classified as the second classification as the suggestion patterns in which the attack effects are performed the first time and the second time. In addition, the suggestion patterns P20b to P22b are classified as the third classification as the suggestion patterns in which the attack effects are performed the second time and the third time. In addition, the suggestion patterns P30 to P32 are classified as the fourth classification as the suggestion patterns in which the attack effects are performed the first time and the third time. In addition, the suggestion patterns P40a to P41a are classified as the fifth classification as the suggestion pattern in which the attack effect is performed for the first time. In addition, the suggestion patterns P40b to P41b are classified as the sixth classification as the suggestion patterns in which the attack effect is performed for the second time. In addition, the suggestion patterns P40c to P41c are classified as the seventh classification as the suggestion pattern in which the attack effect is performed for the third time. Further, the suggestion pattern P5 is classified as the eighth classification as an suggestion pattern in which an attack effect is not performed (a defense effect is performed).

  In the present embodiment, this classification is first specified based on the specified additional number of additions. In the classification determination table, the value of the random number for classification determination corresponding to each classification of the suggestion pattern is distributed for each specified additional number of additions. The classification determining random number is stored in the sub control RAM 41c and is updated by the sub control CPU 41a. The sub control CPU 41a determines the classification of the suggestion pattern corresponding to the acquired value of the random number for determination in the specified number of additional additions.

  Here, FIG. 15 shows the determination rate (selection rate) of each classification when the classification of the suggestion pattern is determined with reference to the classification determination table. As described above, when the number of additional additions is large (for example, 30 times or more), it is easy to determine the suggestion patterns P10 to P13 of the first classification having a large number of attacks. On the other hand, when the number of additional additions is large (for example, when it is 30 times or more), it is difficult to determine the suggestion patterns of the eighth classification where the attack effect is not executed and the fifth classification to the seventh classification where the number of attack effects is small. .

  In addition, when the number of additional additions is small (for example, 0 to 10 times), the suggestion pattern of the first classification with a large number of attacks is not determined or is difficult to be performed. On the other hand, when the number of additional additions is small (for example, from 0 to 10 times), it is easy to determine the suggestion patterns of the eighth classification in which the attack effect is not executed and the fifth to seventh classifications in which the number of attack effects is small. ing. For this reason, when the number of attack effects is large, it can be predicted that the number of additional additions is larger than when the number of attack effects is small. Further, when the attack effects are continuous, it can be predicted that the number of additional additions is larger than when the attack effects are not continuous.

  Further, when the additional number of additions is 20, it is determined from the classification of the suggestion pattern in which the attack effect is executed. In addition, when the additional number of additions is 30, the attack effect is determined from among the suggested pattern classifications that are executed twice or more. Further, when the number of additional additions is 100 times or more, the suggestion pattern classification in which the attack effect is executed three times is determined. When the additional number of additions is 0 to 10 times, it is determined from the suggestion pattern classification in which the attack effect is executed once and the suggestion pattern classification in which the attack effect is not executed.

  For this reason, when the attack effect is executed twice, it can be recognized that the additional number of additions is 20 times or more. Further, when the attack effect is not executed, it can be recognized that the additional number of times of addition is 0 or 10. In addition, if the attack effect is not executed three times in succession, it can be recognized that the additional number of additions does not exceed 100 times. That is, when the attack effect is executed three times in succession, it can be recognized that the additional number of times of addition may be 100 times or more.

  When the classification of the suggestion pattern is determined, the sub-control CPU 41a next refers to the suggestion pattern determination table and determines the number of strong attack effects according to the continuation rate from the suggestion patterns included in the determined classification. The suggestion pattern is determined as specified.

  The suggestion pattern determination table is set for each classification. In the suggestion pattern determination table set for each classification, the value of the pattern determination random number is assigned to each suggestion pattern included in the classification. The pattern determination random number is stored in the sub control RAM 41c and is updated by the sub control CPU 41a. The sub-control CPU 41a identifies the suggestion pattern determination table corresponding to the determined classification, refers to the suggestion pattern determination table, and acquires the value of the pattern determination random number obtained from the suggestion patterns included in the determined classification The suggestion pattern corresponding to is determined.

  Here, FIGS. 16A to 16H show the determination rate (selectivity) of each suggestion pattern when the suggestion pattern is determined with reference to the suggestion pattern determination table. When the continuation rate is high, it is easier to determine a suggestion pattern having many strong attack effects among the suggestion patterns included in the determined classification as compared with the case where the continuation rate is low. In addition, when the first classification is determined, if the continuation rate is 70%, a suggestion pattern in which the strong attack effect is continued three times can be determined. On the other hand, if the continuation rate is less than 70%, The suggestion pattern in which the attack production continues three times is not determined. For this reason, when a strong attack production is continued three times, it can be recognized that the continuation rate is 70%.

  In addition, when the first to fourth classifications are determined, if the continuation rate is 60% or more, a suggestion pattern in which a strong attack effect is performed twice or more can be determined, while the continuation rate is 60%. If it is less, the suggestion pattern in which the strong attack effect is performed twice or more is not determined. For this reason, when the strong attack effect is performed twice, it can be recognized that the continuation rate is 60% or more.

  When the sub-control CPU 41a determines the suggestion pattern, the sub-control CPU 41a specifies the timing for executing the attack effect based on the suggestion pattern. It is also determined at which timing the strong attack effect determined by the suggestion pattern is executed.

  Then, each time the stop button 33 is operated, the sub control CPU 41a performs an attack effect (a strong attack effect or a weak attack effect) or a defensive effect based on the suggestion pattern, thereby providing the suggestion effect during the variable game. The effect display device 14 is caused to execute. Then, based on the number of attack effects and the number of times the attack effects are continuously executed, the player is caused to predict the length of the additional number of times. In addition, based on the large number of additional extras, it can be predicted whether or not a specific role is won. Further, the continuation rate can be predicted based on the number of strong attack effects.

Next, an effect aspect of the suggestion effect will be described together with its effect.
First, it demonstrates based on FIG. In FIG. 17, description will be made on the assumption that a watermelon role is won as a winning combination and the stoppage stop eye is stopped. In FIG. 17, 20 is determined as the number of additional additions, and the continuation rate in the addition mode is 70%. Further, description will be made assuming that the suggestion pattern P22a is determined. In addition, it is assumed that the reference number added in the symbol variation game is 30 times and the remaining game number is 40 times.

As shown in FIG. 17A, when the suggestion effect is started together with the variable game in the addition mode, the effect display device 14 displays the teammate character and the enemy character.
Then, as shown in FIG. 17 (b), when the first stop button 33 is operated and the symbols in the first column are stopped and displayed, the effect display device 14 performs a strong attack effect based on the suggestion pattern P22a. Execute.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 17C, when the second stop button 33 is operated and the symbols in the second row are stopped and displayed, the effect display device 14 is based on the suggestion pattern P22a and the strong attack effect is displayed. Execute. Thereby, since the strong attack effect was executed twice in succession, the player can recognize that the number of additional additions is 20 times or more. Moreover, it can recognize that a continuation rate is 60% or more.

As shown in FIG. 17D, when the third stop button 33 is operated and the symbols in the third row are stopped and displayed, the defense effect is executed based on the suggestion pattern P22a.
However, as shown in FIG. 17 (e), a stoppage that deviates from the premise is displayed and the watermelon role is missed, so the additional number of additions ends without being added to the number of additions. For this reason, the player can recognize that the specific combination could not be won even though the additional number of additions was 20 or more. The effect display device 14 displays the reference number of times (shown as “30 games added!” In the figure). Further, the reference number is added to the remaining number of games. Therefore, the number of remaining games is 70, and the effect display device 14 displays the result (shown as “number of remaining games 70” in the figure).

  Next, a description will be given based on FIG. FIG. 18 will be described on the assumption that the winning combination is the winning cherry and the cherry stop eye is stopped. Also, in FIG. 18, it is assumed that 100 is determined as the number of additional additions, and the continuation rate of the addition mode is 70%. Further, description will be made assuming that the suggestion pattern P13 is determined. Further, it is assumed that the remaining number of games is 30 and the reference number added at the end of the variable game is 20 times.

As shown in FIG. 18A, when the suggestion effect is started together with the variable game in the addition mode, the effect display device 14 displays the teammate character and the enemy character.
Then, as shown in FIG. 18 (b), when the first stop button 33 is operated and the symbols in the first column are stopped and displayed, the effect display device 14 displays the strong attack effect based on the suggestion pattern P13. Execute.

  As shown in FIG. 18C, when the second stop button 33 is operated and the symbols in the second column are stopped and displayed, the effect display device 14 displays the strong attack effect based on the suggestion pattern P13. Execute. Thereby, since the strong attack effect was executed twice in succession, the player can recognize that the number of additional additions is 20 times or more. Moreover, it can recognize that a continuation rate is 60% or more.

  As shown in FIG. 18D, when the third stop button 33 is operated and the symbols in the third column are stopped and displayed, the effect display device 14 executes the strong attack effect based on the suggestion pattern P13. To do. Thereby, since the strong attack effect was performed 3 times continuously, the player can recognize that the additional number of additions is 30 times or more. It can also be recognized that the continuation rate is 70% or more. Further, it can be recognized that there is a possibility that the number of additional additions may be 100 times or more.

  As shown in FIG. 18E, since the cherry stop eye is displayed based on the premise, 100 times is added to the number of additions as the number of additional additions. For this reason, the effect display device 14 displays the reference number of times (shown as “20 games added!” In the figure) and the additional number of times added (shown as “+100 games added!” In the figure). The reference number and the additional number of additions are added to the remaining number of games. For this reason, the number of remaining games is 150, and the effect display device 14 displays the result (shown as “the number of remaining games 150” in the figure).

As described above in detail, the present embodiment has the following effects.
(1) During the extra mode, every time the number of wins for the extra lottery (also used as a continuous lottery) increases, the reference number added to the number of remaining games when the extra lottery is won increases. For this reason, it can be noted about how many times the extra lottery is won. Therefore, whether or not the extra lottery can be executed, whether or not the extra lottery has been won is not paid attention to only the number of additions in one variable game, and the interest in adding the ART number can be improved. In other words, the more times the player wins the extra lottery, the more the player wants to win the extra lottery, and the greater the number of winners who win the extra lottery. Can do.

  (2) The continuous lottery also serves as an extra lottery, and when the continuous lottery is won, the extra lottery is won. For this reason, as long as the continuous lottery (the extra lottery) continues to be won, the extra mode in which the continuous lottery is performed continues. Further, as long as the continuous lottery continues to be won, the reference number added to the ART number at the time of winning is also increased. For this reason, it is possible to make the player pay more attention to how long the extra mode continues (that is, whether or not to win the continuous lottery) and the continuation rate. And as the period in which the extra mode continues is longer, more attention can be paid to whether or not the extra lottery is won, and the interest of the game is improved.

  (3) The reference number (reference period) that is added every time the winning lottery is won increases (longer) as the number of winning points for the extra lottery increases. For this reason, it is possible to expect that the ART mode is extended by adding a minimum number of times more than the reference number added last time and extending the ART mode.

  (4) If you win a special lottery (watermelon role or cherry role) and win a lottery, in addition to the standard number of times, the number of remaining games ( The remaining period of the ART mode to be granted is increased. Thereby, attention can be paid to whether or not the specific combination is won. Further, the additional number of times determined according to the specific combination is determined regardless of the number of times of winning the additional lottery. For this reason, even when the number of wins in the extra lottery is small, it can be expected that a long additional extra number will be determined and that a larger value will be added to the remaining number of games. In addition, when the upper limit number (100 times) of the reference period is determined, it can be expected that the number of times equal to or greater than the upper limit number is added. In addition, the player can be surprised because the additional number of times cannot be predicted from the number of times of winning the extra lottery.

  (5) The number of additional additions that can be determined and the determination rate of each additional addition number that can be determined can be changed according to the type of the specific combination. For this reason, it can be made to pay attention about what specific role was won. Further, the number of increases added to the reference number can be changed according to the type of winning combination. For this reason, it can be noted about the winning combination.

  (6) Further, even if the winning combination is won, if the winning combination is not won, the additional number of times is not added. For this reason, it is possible to pay attention to whether or not the specific combination can be won based on the stop operation, and when the specific combination is won, the additional number of times is added by the player's own power. It can make you feel as if you were, and you can feel a sense of accomplishment. For this reason, the interest of the game is improved. In addition, since the number of additional additions is suggested in the suggestion effect, when it is suggested that the number of additional additions is large, it is possible to make the player strongly think that a specific role is to be won.

  (7) The suggestion effect suggests the number of additional extras to be added to the number of remaining games in the ART mode when the extra lottery is won. For this reason, every time the stop button 33 is operated, the player can be made to predict the number of additional additions. Thereby, when it is suggested that the number of additional additions is large, the player can be noted. Further, it can be made to pay more attention to whether or not the specific combination wins.

  (8) In the suggestion effect, each time the stop button 33 is operated, an attack effect or a defense effect is executed, and the number of additional attacks is suggested by the number of attack effects and the number of times the attack effects are continuously executed. doing. For this reason, every time the stop button 33 is operated, attention can be paid to the content of the suggestion effect. Further, when the number of attack effects is large, it is possible to give the player a feeling that the additional number of times is increased by himself.

  (9) The continuation rate is suggested by the suggestion effect. And, as the number of continuous lottery wins is increased, the reference number is likely to increase, so that the player can be made to pay attention to the contents of the suggestion effect. And in suggestion production, a continuation rate is suggested by the number of times of strong attack production. For this reason, not only the number of attack effects but also the types of attack effects can be noticed by the player. Further, in the suggestion effect, not only the additional number of additions but also the continuation rate is suggested, so that the player can be more focused.

(Second Embodiment)
Next, a second embodiment embodying the present invention will be described. The same configurations as those of the first embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals as those of the first embodiment, and detailed description and drawings thereof are omitted or simplified.

In 2nd Embodiment, in the addition mode, it is comprised so that the continuation rate of a continuous lottery may become high whenever it wins a continuous lottery. Hereinafter, the continuous lottery will be described in detail.
Each time the sub-control CPU 41a inputs a lottery result of a role lottery and a variable game start command indicating a game state in which a variable game is performed, the sub-control CPU 41a executes a continuous lottery for lottery whether or not to continue the addition mode. At this time, a predetermined initial probability (for example, 40%) is set in the first variation game that has shifted to the addition mode. And when a continuous lottery is won, the initial probability is stored as a reference probability.

  In addition, when executing the continuous lottery in the second transition game after shifting to the addition mode, the sub-control CPU 41a calculates the continuation rate in the current continuous lottery based on the continuation rate (reference probability) in the previous continuous lottery. decide. The continuation rate in the current continuous lottery is set to be higher than at least the reference probability (previous continuation rate). Specifically, the continuous lottery is executed with a probability 5% higher than the previous continuation rate. For example, if the previous continuation rate is 50%, the continuous lottery is executed with a winning probability of 55%. Note that an upper limit is set in advance for the continuation rate, which is 90% in the present embodiment. The sub-control RAM 41c stores the new continuation rate (winning probability in the current continuous lottery) as a new reference probability in the sub-control RAM 41c.

  When the continuous lottery is won, the sub-control CPU 41a continues the addition mode as described above. On the other hand, if the lottery is lost, the sub-control CPU 41a ends the addition mode and restarts the interrupted ART mode.

When the continuous lottery is won, the sub-control CPU 41a determines ART addition as described above, and determines the number of ARTs to be added to the number of remaining games in the ART mode.
As described above in detail, the present embodiment has the following effects.

  (10) In the extra mode, the winning probability (continuation rate) of the continuous lottery increases every time the number of times of winning the continuous lottery increases. For this reason, it can be noted about how many times the continuous lottery is won. Accordingly, attention is not paid only to whether or not the continuous lottery can be executed and whether or not the continuous lottery is won, and the more the lottery is repeated, the more the fun can be improved. In other words, the higher the number of wins in the continuous lottery, the higher the continuation rate and the more advantageous to the player, so the player wants to win the continuous lottery, and when the number of wins in the continuous lottery is high More attention can be given to whether or not the winner is won, and interest can be improved.

In addition, the said embodiment can be actualized in another embodiment (another example) as follows.
In the above embodiment, the continuous lottery also serves as the extra lottery, but the continuous lottery and the extra lottery may be performed in different lotteries. That is, while the addition mode is continued, the ART addition may not be performed, and the addition mode may be terminated while the ART addition may be performed. Further, the winning probabilities of the continuous lottery and the extra lottery may be different.

-In the said embodiment, you may change a specific combination arbitrarily. For example, a bell role may be included in the specific role, or only a cherry role may be included.
In the above embodiment, the table for determining the number of increases to be added to the reference number (that is, the determination method) is different depending on the winning combination, but the same may be used.

  In the above embodiment, the table for determining the number of increases to be added to the reference number (that is, the determination method) is varied depending on the winning combination, but it may be varied depending on the winning stop.

  In the above embodiment, the initial reference number is determined in the same way regardless of the winning combination, but the determination probability of each reference number and the determined reference number may be different depending on the winning combination. Further, a predetermined number of times may be set according to the winning combination. Further, a predetermined number of times may be set as the first reference number.

  In the above embodiment, when determining the number of additional additions, the determination probability of each additional addition may be arbitrarily changed. Further, the type and number of additional additions that can be determined may be arbitrarily changed. Further, when determining the number of increases, the determination probability of each increase number may be arbitrarily changed. Further, the type and number of increase times that can be determined may be arbitrarily changed.

In the above embodiment, the upper limit number of reference times is set, but it may not be set. Further, the upper limit number may be arbitrarily changed.
In the above embodiment, the continuous lottery is performed during the addition mode, but it may not be performed. In this case, the extra mode may be executed for a predetermined number of games.

  -In the above embodiment, even if the specified combination is won, if the specified combination is not won, the additional number of times is not added. However, if the specified combination is won, the additional number of additions may be added. . Further, at that time, when winning a specific combination, the number of ARTs may be further increased.

In the above embodiment, when the specific combination is won, the additional number of times is determined and added to the number of additional times, but it may not be added.
-In the said embodiment, although the suggestion effect was performed, it does not need to be performed.

  In the above-described embodiment, every time the stop button 33 is operated, the suggestive attack effect or defense effect is executed, but when the start lever 32 is operated, the suggestive attack effect or defense effect is executed. May be. Further, when other operation means such as the BET button 28 is operated, an attack effect or a defense effect of the suggestion effect may be executed.

  -In the said embodiment, the production content of the suggestion production is not restricted to a confrontation production, You may change arbitrarily. For example, the character may appear as an effect, and the number of additional additions and the continuation rate may be suggested depending on the number of characters. Moreover, the effect which displays the background image according to a continuation rate may be sufficient.

  -In the said embodiment, you may change arbitrarily the content of the specific conditions used as the transition opportunity of an addition mode. For example, the special replay combination may be won and the specific condition may be satisfied when the special replay combination wins. In addition, a lottery may be performed for each variable game, and a specific condition may be satisfied when winning.

  -In the said embodiment, you may change arbitrarily the completion | finish opportunity of addition mode. For example, the addition mode may be ended when a predetermined number of fluctuating games are executed, and may be ended when the ART addition number becomes equal to or more than a predetermined number.

In the above embodiment, a bonus game (bonus game) in which the winning probability of a bell role or the like is greatly increased as compared to a general game may be provided.
In the embodiment described above, a specified number of times indicating the number of times that the variable game is played until the ART mode is set may be provided.

In the above embodiment, the sub-control CPU 41a may or may not execute the bell navigation effect during the preparation mode.
In the above embodiment, the sub control CPU 41a gives a privilege, but the main control CPU 40a may determine and grant the privilege content.

  In the above embodiment, the number of times that the variable mode to which the ART mode is given is added, but a period that is a unit of the ART mode may be added. The period that is the unit of the ART mode may be, for example, when one set (one unit) is 10 games and the winning lottery is won, and one set may be added. Similarly, the number of sets to be added may be increased according to the number of winning lotteries. Further, when a specific combination is won, it may be added for each set.

  In the second embodiment, the initial probability is a predetermined probability, but may be determined by lottery from a plurality of probabilities. The initial probability may be determined according to the winning combination or the winning stop. Further, the method for determining the initial probability may be changed according to the winning combination or the winning stop.

In the second embodiment, each time the continuous lottery is won, the reference number is increased, but it may not be increased.
In the second embodiment, the continuation rate of the continuous lottery in the transition game of the second transition after the transition to the addition mode has been drawn with a probability higher by a predetermined probability than the continuation rate (reference probability) in the previous continuous lottery. If the probability is higher than the reference probability, the continuation rate in the current continuous lottery may be arbitrarily determined. For example, how much the continuation rate is increased by lottery may be determined. That is, the reference probability may be increased by a probability determined from 5 to 10%.

Next, a technical idea that can be grasped from the above embodiment and another example will be added below.
(A) In the above gaming machine, the game control means sets a special additional period when a specific combination is determined by the winning combination determination means but is not won by a player's stop operation. You may make it not add.

  (B) In the above gaming machine, the game control means performs an extra lottery during the special gaming state, and if the extra lottery is won, the special gaming state that is given is continued, but the extra lottery is lost. In some cases, the special gaming state may be terminated.

  (C) In the above gaming machine, the game control means may increase the winning probability of the extra lottery every time the number of extra lottery wins increases.

  L1-L5 ... Symbol stop line, SE1-SE3 ... Reel sensor, SE4 ... Medal sensor, D1-D9 ... Symbol stop position, R ... Lamp, SK ... Speaker, 10 ... Pachi-slot, 11 ... Main body, 12 ... Front door, DN ... drum unit, 13 ... reel, 13L ... left reel, 13C ... middle reel, 13R ... right reel, 14 ... production display device, 15 ... center panel, 16 ... see-through window, 19 ... information display section, 27 ... medal slot, 28 ... BET button, 29 ... MAXBET button, 31 ... Settlement switch, 32 ... Start lever, 33 ... Stop button, 33L ... Left stop button, 33C ... Middle stop button, 33R ... Right stop button, 36 ... Medal outlet, 37 ... Tray, 38 ... Hopper, 39 ... Medal selector, 40 ... Main control board, 40a ... Main control CPU, 40b ... Control ROM, 40c ... main control RAM, 41 ... sub-control board, 41a ... sub control CPU, 41b ... sub control ROM, 41c ... sub control RAM.

Claims (4)

Based on the start operation performed by the player, a game performed by changing the symbols of a plurality of columns is started by the symbol display means, and after the start of the game, the change of the symbols of each column is started, and then, by the player In gaming machines in which the corresponding row of symbols is stopped based on the stop operation,
Based on the start operation, a winning combination determining means for determining a winning combination that is allowed to win based on the stop operation;
Comprising a game control means for controlling so as to be able to give an advantageous game state that is a game in a state more advantageous to the player than the normal state;
The game control means includes
During the advantageous gaming state, it is configured to be able to give a special gaming state that can increase the period of the advantageous gaming state,
During the special gaming state, an additional lottery for lottering whether or not to increase the period of the advantageous gaming state is performed, and when winning the additional lottery, the period of the advantageous gaming state to be granted is increased,
If you win a specific role that has been decided in advance and win an extra lottery, you can add a special additional period determined according to the specific role regardless of the number of wins for the extra lottery, Increase the duration of the advantageous gaming state granted,
A gaming machine characterized in that, every time the number of times of winning the extra lottery increases, the period to be added to the advantageous gaming state period at the time of winning the extra lottery is lengthened.   2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein at least one of a type of the special additional period that can be determined and a determination ratio of the special additional period that can be determined is different according to the type of the specific combination that has been won. The game control means includes
When you win the extra lottery, by adding a reference period every time you win the extra lottery, increase the period of advantageous gaming state that is granted,
The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the reference period becomes longer each time the number of times of winning the extra lottery increases.   The upper limit of the reference period that can be added when winning the extra lottery is determined in advance, while the special additional period that can be determined according to the specific role is set longer than the upper limit of the reference period. The gaming machine according to claim 3, wherein a certain period exists.