JP2014233381A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of enhancing interest in winning of a specific winning combination.SOLUTION: If the total number of winning times of stored specific winning combinations is equal to or more than a predetermined number of times when the specific winning combination is won and an additional mode shift lottery is lost, a sub-control CPU determines whether an opportunity for granting privilege is given newly. Concretely, the sub-control CPU determines whether an opportunity for holding the additional mode shift lottery is given by a lottery. When the lottery is won, the additional mode shift lottery is executed, and a shift to an additional mode is performed in winning.

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 (addition mode) with a high degree of advantage regarding addition in the advantageous game state.

JP 2010-82083 A

  By the way, when a specific combination wins a prize, it is common that such a lottery for a transition to a special gaming state or an extra lottery is performed. However, even if the specific combination wins, if the player does not win the lottery and nothing happens, the player's interest may decrease. Furthermore, even if the specific combination wins many times, if the same lot is lost many times in the same way, there is a possibility of getting bored with the game.

  The present invention has been made paying attention to such problems existing in the prior art. The purpose is to provide a gaming machine that can improve interest when a specific role wins.

  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 column are stopped based on the stop operation by the player after the change is started, the winning combination is selected from a plurality of types of winning combinations including the specific combination based on the start operation. A winning combination determining means configured to be determinable, a derivation operation receiving means for receiving the stop operation for causing the symbol display means to derive a display result, a determination result of the winning combination determining means and the derivation operation receiving means According to the received stop operation mode, stop control means for stopping a stop eye composed of a plurality of rows of symbols, privilege determination means for executing privilege determination for determining whether or not to grant a privilege, If the determination result of the determination means is affirmative, a privilege granting means for granting a privilege is provided, wherein the privilege determination means stops when the specific combination stops and the specific combination wins the bonus When the determination is performed and the determination result of the privilege determination is affirmative and a privilege is granted, the number of winnings is updated and stored in the storage means each time the specific combination wins, and the specific combination wins And when it determines with a privilege not being provided by the said privilege determination, when the frequency | count of memorize | stored winnings is more than the predetermined number, it makes it a summary to give the opportunity of privilege provision newly.

  In the above gaming machine, the privilege determining means is a case where a specific combination wins, and when it is determined that the privilege is not granted in the privilege determination, the stored number of winning is equal to or more than a predetermined number. Sometimes, a lottery of whether or not to execute the privilege determination is performed, and when the lottery is won, the privilege determination may be performed.

  In the above gaming machine, the privilege determining means is a case where a specific combination wins, and when it is determined that the privilege is not granted in the privilege determination, the stored number of winning is equal to or more than a predetermined number. In some cases, a new privilege grant opportunity may be given for the number of stored winnings.

  In the above gaming machine, the privilege determining means is a case where a specific combination wins, and when it is determined that the privilege is not granted in the privilege determination, the stored number of winning is equal to or more than a predetermined number. In some cases, a lottery for determining whether or not to execute the privilege determination is performed for the number of stored winnings, and when the lottery is won, the privilege determination may be performed.

  In the gaming machine, when the determination result of the privilege determination unit is affirmative, the game machine includes a privilege content determination unit that determines a privilege content from a plurality of types of privilege content, and the specific role includes a first specific role, There is at least a second specific role, and the privilege content that can be determined by the privilege content determination means and the selection probability of each privilege content that can be determined are determined for each winning specific role, and the privilege determination means The number of wins for each specific combination is individually updated and stored until the specific combination is awarded, and the specific combination stored in the case where it is determined that no privilege is granted in the privilege determination. When the total number of winnings is greater than or equal to a predetermined number of times, a new privilege-giving opportunity is given to each specified role for the number of winnings, and the privilege content determination means is configured to receive the number of winnings for the first specified role. Opportunity to grant When a new privilege is granted by being obtained, based on the privilege content that can be determined by the privilege content determination means and the probability of selection of each privilege content that can be determined as the first specified role has won, When the privilege content is determined and a new privilege is given by giving the privilege grant opportunity for the number of times of winning the second specific role, the privilege content is determined as the second specific role winning. The privilege content may be determined based on the privilege content that the means can determine and the selection probability of each privilege content that can be determined.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to improve interest when a specific combination wins a prize.

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 an addition number determination process. The figure which shows a reference | standard frequency setting table. (A)-(d) is a figure which shows a normal addition table. The flowchart which shows a transfer process. The flowchart which shows a transfer process.

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 performs various light emission effects 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 as derivation operation accepting means operated by the player (hereinafter may be collectively referred to as the stop button 33). Is provided. 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. For this reason, the main control CPU 40a serves as a stop control means. 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 the winning information group to be the lottery object and the winning probability of each winning information group to be the lottery object (more specifically, the range of random values distributed to each winning information group to be the lottery object) Tables are stored for each gaming state. Each winning combination determination table is used by the main control CPU 40a according to the gaming state. 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 addition, the winning combination determination random number is distributed so that the winning probability of the replay combination is greatly increased in the high probability RT game (1 / 1.7) compared to the low probability RT game (1 / 7.3). 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 (single winning), the normal replay stop mode according to the normal winning stop mode that becomes [Replay / Replay / Replay] on the winning line regardless of the timing of the stop operation by the player. To stop display.

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. Further, the sub control CPU 41a grasps the winning combination won every time a winning instruction 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 according to the gaming state controlled by the main control CPU 40a. The player plays a variable game (game) according to the effect state of the effect display device 14. In such an effect state, the player is made aware of the game state from the type, and an effect is provided so that the player can advantageously play the game. 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. There are two types of addition modes in the present embodiment, and there are a normal addition mode and a special addition mode that is more advantageous to the player than the normal addition mode. When the mode is shifted to the addition mode, the effect display device 14 displays an image of the display screen for the addition mode for each addition mode. Each addition 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 is provided to assist (assist) the winning of the bell role.

  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.

  Note that during the ART mode, even if a bell navigation effect is performed at the time of winning the bell role, the stop operation may be mistaken to cause the bell role to be missed. In this case, the gaming state is shifted to the low-probability RT game due to the loss of the role of the bell, but processing similar to that in the ART mode (counting the number of ARTs, etc.) is performed. During the ART mode of such a low-probability RT game, a special replay role can be won, and the number of ARTs to be described later is set to other than “0 (zero)”. For this reason, when the special replay combination is won, the sub-control CPU 41a performs a special navigation effect so as to shift to the high-definition RT game.

  Further, the sub control CPU 41a stores the number of ARTs 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 ARTs is also the number of variable games in which various assistances of the player's game can be performed by means of a bell navigation effect or the like as the ART mode.

  The sub-control CPU 41a continues to hold the number of ARTs until the ART mode is ended even when a transition to another effect state is made. Therefore, when the sub-control CPU 41a interrupts the ART mode and shifts to another effect state (for example, an add-on mode described later), after the other effect state ends, the sub-control CPU 41a performs the ART by the number of ARTs at the time of the suspension. Resume mode.

  The sub-control CPU 41a sets an initial value “30 times” as the number of ARTs at the start of entry from the preparation mode to the ART mode. Further, the sub-control CPU 41a subtracts “1” from the number of ART every time the start of the variable game is instructed in the ART mode.

  Such an ART count is notified to the player by the effect display device 14. Further, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the display content of the effect display device 14 so as to cause the end effect to notify the end of the ART mode when the ART count becomes “0 (zero)”. At this time, the sub control CPU 41a sets no ART flag.

  During such an end effect, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the display content of the effect display device 14 so as not to perform the bell navigation effect even if the bell role is won. For this reason, avoiding bell spillage, that is, it is difficult to win a bell during the end effect. 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, in the ART mode, when a predetermined transition condition is satisfied, the effect state is shifted to the addition mode (normal addition mode or special addition mode). In this extra mode, there is a case where a privilege for adding (increasing) the number of ARTs (hereinafter referred to as “ART extra”) is given. Hereinafter, the control regarding each addition mode is each demonstrated.

First, the normal addition mode will be described.
When the sub-control CPU 41a establishes the transition condition to the normal addition mode (normal transition condition) and determines to shift to the normal addition mode, the sub-control CPU 41a interrupts the ART mode and controls the effect state to the normal addition mode. At this time, the sub-control CPU 41a interrupts the ART mode, and stores and holds the ART count in the sub-control RAM 41c even when shifting to the normal addition mode. Further, 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 normal addition mode.

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

  When the continuous lottery is lost, the sub-control CPU 41a ends the normal addition mode and restarts the interrupted ART mode. In this case, the sub-control CPU 41a restarts the ART mode with the number of ARTs at the time of interruption stored in the sub-control RAM 41c.

  On the other hand, when the continuous lottery is won, the sub-control CPU 41a continues the normal addition 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 additions.

Here, the number-of-additions determination process executed to determine the number of additions will be described with reference to FIG.
First, a transition is made to the normal addition mode to determine 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 variation game after shifting to the normal addition mode), the sub control CPU 41a enters the variation game start command input for the first time after shifting to the normal addition mode. Based on the above, the first reference number is determined (step S102). The reference number (reference period) is the number of times added to the ART number every time an extra lottery (continuous lottery) is won, and increases every time the extra lottery is won (each time the normal extra mode continues) It is the number of times (long). 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 the range of random number values for number determination to be distributed is determined for each reference number that can be determined. 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.

  Therefore, the sub control CPU 41a refers to the reference number setting table T11, specifies the reference number corresponding to the acquired value of the random number for determining the number of times, 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, and ends the extra number determination process.

  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 normal 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 normal addition mode, the sub-control CPU 41a specifies the winning combination based on the variable game start command (step S103). 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 S104). The number of times of increase is the number of times added to the reference number of times determined until the previous variation game, and the number of times of the determined number of times of increase added to the reference number of times until the previous time is determined as a new reference number of times.

  Also, as shown in FIGS. 10A to 10D, 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 range of random number values for determining the number is set for each increasing number. The sub-control CPU 41a refers to the specified normal addition tables T31 to T34, and determines the number of increases corresponding to the acquired value of the number-of-times determination random number (step S104). Then, the sub control CPU 41a adds the determined increase number to the reference number stored in the sub control RAM 41c, determines a new reference number, and stores the determined new reference number in the sub control RAM 41c. (Step S105). Then, the addition number determination process is terminated.

  Then, when all the symbols are stopped and displayed (all the stop buttons 33 are operated) after the completion of the addition number determination process, the sub control CPU 41a displays the determined reference number as the addition number on the effect display device 14. In addition to being notified, it is added to the ART count and stored in the sub-control RAM 41c. Also, the number of ARTs after the addition is notified.

Next, the special addition mode will be described.
When the predetermined transition condition (special transition condition) is established and the sub-control CPU 41a determines to shift to the special addition mode, the sub-control CPU 41a interrupts the ART mode and controls the effect state to the special addition mode. At this time, the sub-control CPU 41a interrupts the ART mode, and stores and holds the number of ARTs in the sub-control RAM 41c even when shifting to the special addition mode. 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 special addition mode.

  Specifically, each time the variable control start command is input during the special addition mode, the sub control CPU 41a sets the number of executions of the variable game executed after the special addition mode is started to a predetermined end number. It is determined whether it has been reached. Note that the number of times of completion is determined by lottery from 5, 7, 10 times when shifting from the ART mode to the special addition mode.

  When the number of executions of the variable game reaches the end number, the sub-control CPU 41a ends the special addition mode and restarts the interrupted ART mode. In this case, the sub-control CPU 41a restarts the ART mode with the number of ARTs at the point of interruption stored in the sub-control RAM 41c.

  On the other hand, if the number of executions has not reached the number of end times, the sub-control CPU 41a continues the special addition mode. When it is determined that the special extra mode is to be continued, when the sub control CPU 41a inputs a winning instruction command, the sub control CPU 41a determines the number of extra times corresponding to the winning combination. Specifically, when the replay combination wins, 50 is determined as the number of times to add. When the bell role wins, 100 is determined as the number of extras. If the watermelon role is won, 150 is determined as the number of extras. When the cherry role is won, 200 is determined as the number of extras.

  Then, the sub control CPU 41a informs the effect display device 14 of the determined number of additions, adds it to the ART count, and stores it in the sub control RAM 41c. Also, the number of ARTs after the addition is notified.

  In each addition mode, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the display content of the effect display device 14 so as to perform the “bell navigation effect” when the winning of the bell role is instructed. For this reason, during the addition mode, it is possible to easily avoid bell spillage and maintain a highly reliable RT game. In the unlikely event that a bell combination is missed during each add-on mode, the gaming state is shifted to a low-probability RT game due to the missing bell role, but the same processing as in each add-on mode is performed. During the extra mode of such a low probability RT game, a special replay role can be won. For this reason, when the special replay combination is won, the sub-control CPU 41a performs a special navigation effect so as to shift to the high-definition RT game.

  Next, according to FIG.11 and FIG.12, the transfer process for shifting to each addition mode and its effect | action are demonstrated. The sub-control CPU 41a executes a transition process every time a winning instruction command is input during the ART mode.

  The sub-control CPU 41a determines whether or not winning of a specific combination (watermelon combination or cherry combination) is instructed by the input winning instruction command (step S201). If the determination result of step S201 is negative, the sub control CPU 41a ends the transition process.

  On the other hand, if the determination result of step S201 is affirmative, the sub-control CPU 41a executes an addition mode transition lottery in which a determination is made as to whether or not to shift to the addition mode (step S202). The winning probability (20%) of the extra mode transition lottery when the winning of the cherry role is instructed is higher than the winning probability (10%) of the extra mode transition lottery when the winning of the watermelon role is instructed. Is set to

  If the determination result in step S202 is affirmative, the sub-control CPU 41a determines which of the normal addition mode and the special addition mode to shift to, based on the type of the specified winning combination (step S203). . Specifically, when the designated winning combination is a watermelon combination, it is determined to shift to the normal addition mode with a probability of 90%, and to shift to the special addition mode with the remaining 10% probability. . When the designated winning combination is a cherry combination, it is determined to shift to the normal addition mode with a probability of 50%, and to shift to the special addition mode with a probability of the remaining 50%.

Then, the sub-control CPU 41a ends the transition process and shifts from the variation game or the variation game after a predetermined number of times to the addition mode in which the effect state is determined.
On the other hand, if the determination result in step S202 is negative (if the selection mode transition lottery is lost), the sub-control CPU 41a counts the specific combination won in the ART mode for each specific combination (cherry combination and watermelon combination). Is updated (step S204). That is, when winning the cherry role, 1 is added to the number of cherries indicating the number of cherry roles won in the ART mode and updated. When a watermelon winning combination is won, the number is updated by adding 1 to the number of watermelons indicating the number of watermelon winning combinations during the ART mode. The number of cherries and the number of watermelons are erased (reset) to “0” when the ART mode is completed or the mode is shifted to the addition mode.

  Then, the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether or not the updated total number of winnings for the specific combination is equal to or greater than a predetermined number (5 in the present embodiment) (step S205). That is, it is determined whether or not the total number of cherries and watermelons won in the ART mode is 5 or more.

  If this determination result is affirmative, the sub-control CPU 41a sets an initial value “0” for the number of cherry lotteries (step S206). Thereafter, the sub control CPU 41a determines whether or not the number of cherry lotteries has reached the number of cherries (step S207). When the determination result of step S207 is negative, the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether or not to give a lottery opportunity for the addition mode transition lottery by lottery (step S208). In step S208, the sub control CPU 41a makes an affirmative determination with a probability of 40%.

  If the determination result in step S208 is affirmative, the sub-control CPU 41a executes the extra mode transition lottery with the winning probability when the cherry role is designated (winning) (step S209). In other words, the addition mode transition lottery is executed with a winning probability of 20%. If the determination result in step S209 is affirmative, the sub-control CPU 41a determines which of the normal addition mode and the special addition mode to shift to, as a winning of the cherry role (step S210). That is, the sub-control CPU 41a determines to shift to the normal addition mode with a probability of 50% and determines to shift to the special addition mode with the remaining 50% probability. Then, the sub-control CPU 41a ends the transition process and shifts from the variation game or the variation game after a predetermined number of times to the addition mode in which the effect state is determined.

  On the other hand, if the determination result in step S209 is negative, or if the determination result in step S208 is negative, the sub-control CPU 41a adds 1 to the number of cherry lotteries (step S211), and the process proceeds to step S207. Thereafter, the same processing is performed.

  On the other hand, when the determination result of step S207 is negative (when the cherry lottery count reaches the cherry count), the sub-control CPU 41a sets an initial value “0” for the watermelon lottery count (step S212). Thereafter, the sub control CPU 41a determines whether or not the watermelon lottery count has reached the watermelon count (step S213). If the determination result of step S213 is negative, the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether or not to give a lottery opportunity for the addition mode transition lottery by lottery (step S214). In step S214, the sub control CPU 41a makes an affirmative determination with a probability of 30%.

  If the determination result of step S214 is affirmative, the sub-control CPU 41a executes the extra mode transition lottery with the winning probability when the watermelon combination is designated (winning) (step S215). If the determination result in step S215 is affirmative, the sub-control CPU 41a determines which of the normal addition mode and the special addition mode to shift to as the one that won the watermelon role (step S216). Then, the sub-control CPU 41a ends the transition process and shifts from the variation game or the variation game after a predetermined number of times to the addition mode in which the effect state is determined.

  On the other hand, if the determination result in step S215 is negative, or if the determination result in step S214 is negative, the sub-control CPU 41a adds 1 to the watermelon lottery number (step S217), and proceeds to the process in step S213. Thereafter, the same processing is executed.

  Further, when the determination result of step S213 is affirmative (when the watermelon lottery count reaches the watermelon count), the sub control CPU 41a ends the transition process. If the determination result in step S205 is negative (when the total number of winnings is less than 5), the sub control CPU 41a ends the transition process.

  As described above, the sub-control CPU 41a draws a lottery for whether or not to give a lottery opportunity for the extra mode transition lottery if the sum of the number of wins for the watermelon and the number of wins for the cherry is greater than or equal to a predetermined number. In other words, the sub-control CPU 41a gives a new privilege grant opportunity.

  Further, the sub-control CPU 41a draws a lottery to determine whether or not to give a lottery opportunity for the extra mode shift lottery for the total number of winnings of the watermelon number and the cherry number. For this reason, as the number of winnings for the specific combination increases, the opportunity for giving a new privilege (shift to the extra mode) can be increased.

  Further, the sub-control CPU 41a is given lottery opportunities for the extra mode shift lottery for the number of cherries until the number of cherries reaches the number of cherries. In this case, it is determined that the addition mode transition lottery and the transition destination addition mode are determined as having won the cherry role. Similarly, the sub-control CPU 41a is given a lottery opportunity for the extra mode shift lottery for the number of watermelons until the watermelon lottery reaches the number of watermelons. In this case, it is determined that the addition mode transition lottery and the transition destination addition mode are determined as having won the watermelon role. In this way, the winning probability of the addition mode transition lottery and the type of the addition mode of the transition destination are affected by the number of cherries and the number of watermelons. For this reason, it is possible to make the player pay attention to what specific combination is won. Therefore, the sub-control CPU 41a of the present embodiment serves as privilege determination means. Further, the sub-control CPU 41a serves as a privilege giving means. The sub-control CPU 41a serves as privilege content determining means for determining the privilege content. The sub-control RAM 41c serves as a storage unit that stores the number of winnings.

As described above in detail, the present embodiment has the following effects.
(1) The sub-control CPU 41a receives a new combination when the specific combination is won and the total number of winning combinations stored for the specific combination is greater than or equal to a predetermined number. It is determined whether or not an opportunity for granting a privilege is given. Specifically, the sub-control CPU 41a determines by lottery whether or not to give a lottery opportunity for the addition mode transition lottery. As a result, even if the special combination is won, even if the bonus judgment is lost, if the number of winning of the specific combination is equal to or greater than the predetermined number of times, a new opportunity for granting a bonus is given. May be. For this reason, depending on the number of times a specific role has been awarded even if no special privilege is granted, the player thinks that there is an opportunity to grant a new privilege, and even if no special privilege is granted, Interest can be improved. In particular, when the number of wins for the specific combination is greater than or equal to a predetermined number, it is possible to have a willingness to continue the game. Further, even if the number of wins for the specific combination is less than a predetermined number, if it is close to the predetermined number, it is possible to have a willingness to continue the game until the predetermined number of times is reached.

  (2) The greater the number of winnings, the greater the number of lotteries for determining whether or not to give a lottery opportunity for privilege grant (addition mode transition lottery). For this reason, when the number of winning of the specific combination is large, it is possible to make the player think that a privilege is easily given and continue the game.

  (3) When a lottery opportunity for granting the extra number of cherries is given and a lottery opportunity for a new extra mode transfer lottery is given, the privilege content (the extra mode transfer lottery The winning probability and the determination rate of the added mode to be transferred) are determined. If a lottery opportunity for a new addition mode transfer lottery is given due to the opportunity to grant a privilege for the number of watermelons, the privilege content (the winning probability of the addition mode transfer lottery and A determination ratio of the addition mode to be transferred) is determined. For this reason, since the privilege content is easily performed with the selection rate of the specific combination having a large number of winnings, it is possible to be interested in which specific combination has won. Moreover, since the opportunity of a new privilege provision is given by the total number of winnings for each specific combination, even if a specific combination with a large number of winnings does not win, the player's interest can be improved.

  (4) During the normal addition mode, each time the number of times of winning the extra lottery (continuous lottery) increases, the reference number added when the extra lottery is won increases. For this reason, it can be noted about how many times the extra lottery is won. 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. Also, since the reference number is added only when the extra lottery is won, it can be noted whether or not the extra lottery is won every reference number. In addition, for each reference number corresponding to each additional flag, the reference number increases in accordance with the corresponding number of winnings in the additional lottery. Therefore, it is possible to pay attention to how long the reference number is increased.

  (5) Since the method for determining the number of times of addition is different between the normal addition mode and the special addition mode, attention can be paid to which addition mode is to be shifted to. In addition, since the rate of transition to each addition mode varies depending on the type of the specified combination selected, it is possible to focus on the type of the specified combination selected. In addition, since the rate of transition to each extra mode varies depending on the number of specific winning combinations, the number of winning combinations for each specific winning combination can be noted.

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 during the normal extra mode, but the continuous lottery and the extra lottery may be performed by different lotteries. That is, while the normal addition mode is continued, the ART addition may not be performed, and the normal addition mode is 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, 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, the number of additional additions may be determined at the time of winning a specific combination, and further added to the number of additions.
-In the said embodiment, you may change arbitrarily the content of the transition condition used as the transition opportunity of the addition mode. For example, the special replay combination can be won, and the transition condition may be satisfied when the special replay combination wins. Alternatively, a lottery may be performed for each variable game, and the transition condition may be satisfied when the game is won.

  -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 winnings in the extra lottery.

-In the said embodiment, you may change arbitrarily the determination method of the frequency | count of addition in each addition mode.
In the above embodiment, during the normal addition mode, the continuation rate may be increased as the number of continuations increases.

  In the above embodiment, when the total number of winning prizes is equal to or greater than the predetermined number, it has been determined whether or not to give a lottery opportunity for the extra mode transition lottery. A lottery opportunity may be given.

  In the transition process of the above embodiment, if the determination result in step S202 is negative, and if the lottery opportunity for the extra mode transition lottery is obtained before the number of cherry lotteries reaches the cherry number, the cherry role is won Although the lottery is performed with the same winning probability at the time, the addition mode transition lottery may be executed with a predetermined winning probability. Similarly, if the determination result in step S202 is negative and the lottery opportunity for the addition mode transition lottery is obtained before the watermelon lottery count reaches the watermelon count, the same winning probability when the watermelon role is won However, it is possible to execute the extra mode shift lottery with a predetermined winning probability. Further, the winning probability may be changed depending on the ratio or the number of winning times for each specific combination. For example, when the number of winnings for the cherry role is larger than the number of winnings for the watermelon role, the winning probability may be increased.

  In the above-described embodiment, the winning chance of the extra mode transition lottery (steps S208 and S214) or the new extra mode transition lottery (steps S209 and S215) may be arbitrarily changed. Further, the winning probability may be increased according to the total number of winning prizes.

  In the transition process of the above embodiment, when the determination result in step S202 is negative, the lottery opportunity for the extra mode transition lottery is obtained before the number of cherry lotteries reaches the cherry number, and the extra mode transition lottery is won. In this case, the type of the transfer destination addition mode is determined at the same rate as when the cherry role is won, but the rate may be arbitrarily changed. Similarly, if the determination result in step S202 is negative and the lottery opportunity for the addition mode transition lottery is obtained before the watermelon lottery count reaches the number of watermelons, and the addition mode transition lottery is won, Although the type of the addition mode of the transition destination is determined at the same rate as when winning a prize, the rate may be arbitrarily changed. For example, the type of addition mode for the transfer destination may be determined based on the ratio of the number of winnings for each specific combination. Specifically, if the watermelon role is won four times and the cherry role is won once, it is decided to shift to the normal addition mode at a rate of 4/5, and the remaining 1/5 rate It may be decided to shift to the special addition mode. Also, if the watermelon role is won 5 times and the cherry role is won 3 times, it is decided to shift to the normal addition mode at a rate of 5/8, and a special addition at the rate of the remaining 3/8 It may be decided to shift to the mode.

  In the above embodiment, when the specific combination wins, the extra mode transition lottery is executed, but when the winning combination is won, the extra mode transition lottery may be executed. Similarly, the number of winnings may be measured instead of the number of winning of a specific combination.

In the above embodiment, the specific combination is a watermelon combination and a cherry combination, but may be arbitrarily changed. One kind may be sufficient.
-In the said embodiment, although it was set as the privilege to transfer to an addition mode, you may change the content of a privilege arbitrarily. For example, an advantageous game state (so-called pseudo bonus) in which an effect that assists the winning of a small role is executed may be given as a privilege, or only a prize medal may be given.

Next, a technical idea that can be grasped from the above embodiment and another example will be added below.
(A) When the determination result of the privilege determination means is affirmative, a privilege content determination means for determining a privilege content from a plurality of types of privilege content is provided, and the specific role includes a first specific role and a second There is at least a specific role, the privilege content includes the first privilege content and the second privilege content, and the privilege determination means individually updates the number of winnings for each specific role until the privilege is granted. And when the specific combination wins and it is determined that the privilege is not granted in the privilege determination, the total number of winnings for each specific combination stored is equal to or more than a predetermined number For each specific role, a new privilege grant opportunity is given for the number of winnings, and when the new privilege is granted, the privilege content determination means determines the number of winnings of the first specific role and the second specific role. Depending on the ratio of the number of winnings, the first privilege content and the second special Set the contents of the selected ratios, may be determined a privilege content with the set selected ratio.

  (B) In the gaming machine, the game machine includes a game control unit that controls to give an advantageous game state that is a game more advantageous to the player than the normal state, and the privilege granting unit includes the advantageous game state as a privilege. The period may be extended.

  (C) In the above gaming machine, it is possible to give an advantageous gaming state that is a game advantageous to the player over the normal state and a special gaming state that can increase the period of the advantageous gaming state during the advantageous gaming state Game control means for controlling may be provided, and the privilege giving means may give a special game state as a privilege.

(D) In the above gaming machine, the privilege granting unit may grant an auxiliary gaming state that assists in winning a small role for a predetermined period as a privilege.
(E) In the gaming machine, when the special combination is won, the privilege determination means executes the privilege determination, and until the determination result of the privilege determination becomes affirmative and the privilege is given. Each time a specific role is won, the number of wins is updated and stored in the storage means, and when the specific role is won, and when it is determined that the privilege is not granted in the privilege determination, When the number of times is greater than or equal to a predetermined number, a privilege granting opportunity may be newly given.

  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 (5)

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 configured to be able to determine a winning combination from a plurality of types of winning combinations including a specific combination;
Derivation operation accepting means for accepting the stop operation for causing the symbol display means to derive a display result;
Stop control means for stopping a stop eye composed of a plurality of rows of symbols according to the determination result of the winning combination determining means and the mode of the stop operation received by the derivation operation receiving means,
Privilege determination means for executing a privilege determination for determining whether or not to grant a privilege;
If the determination result of the privilege determination means is affirmative, a privilege granting means for granting a privilege is provided,
The privilege determination means includes
When the stoppage of the specific combination stops and the specific combination wins, the special combination is executed, and the specific combination wins until the determination result of the special determination is affirmed and a special is awarded. Each time the number of winnings is updated and stored in the storage means,
When a special combination wins, and it is determined that the privilege is not granted in the privilege determination, when the stored number of winnings is equal to or more than a predetermined number, a new privilege grant opportunity is given. A gaming machine characterized by   The privilege determination means is the case where the special combination is won, and when it is determined that the privilege is not granted in the privilege determination, and the stored number of winnings is equal to or more than a predetermined number, the privilege determination The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein a lottery for determining whether or not to execute is performed, and when the lottery is won, the privilege determination is performed.   The privilege determining means is stored when the specific winning combination is won, and when it is determined that the privilege is not granted in the privilege determination, the stored number of winnings is equal to or more than a predetermined number. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein a new opportunity for granting a bonus is provided for the number of winning times.   The privilege determining means is stored when the specific winning combination is won, and when it is determined that the privilege is not granted in the privilege determination, the stored number of winnings is equal to or more than a predetermined number. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein a lottery for determining whether or not to execute a privilege determination is performed for the number of winning prizes, and the bonus determination is performed when the lottery is won. When the determination result of the privilege determination means is affirmative, a privilege content determination means for determining the privilege content from a plurality of types of privilege content is provided,
The specific role includes at least a first specific role and a second specific role,
The privilege content that can be determined by the privilege content determination means and the selection probability of each privilege content that can be determined are determined for each winning specific role,
The privilege determination means includes
Update and memorize the number of winnings for each specific role until a privilege is granted,
When a specific winning combination is won, and when it is determined in the bonus determination that no privilege is given, and the total number of winnings for each specific winning combination is greater than or equal to a predetermined number, Gives you the opportunity to grant new benefits for the number of winnings,
The privilege content determination means includes
A privilege that can be determined by the privilege content determination means as a winning of the first specific role when a new privilege is granted by giving an opportunity to give a bonus for the number of times the first specific role is won. Based on the content and the selection probability of each privilege content that can be determined, the privilege content is determined,
A privilege that can be determined by the privilege content determination means when the second specific role is awarded when a new privilege is granted by giving a chance to give the bonus for the number of times the second specific role is won. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the bonus content is determined based on the content and the selection probability of each privilege content that can be determined.